Since their arrival in Los Angeles in 1984, the Clippers have maintained a steady — if unspectacular — look. They share a building with the Lakers, who have won 16 NBA championships, including eight since the Clippers joined them in Los Angeles. The visual similarities between the Lakers’ and Clippers’ logos are striking: italicized letterforms backed up by an outlined basketball, even the scale of elements within each logo; all invite inevitable comparison....

Across an incredulous nation, that was the question everyone asked when they learned of the verdict in the Rodney King case. Most of the jurors weren’t talking-indeed, some were hiding-but those who gave interviews were swayed by several aspects of the trial: King never took the stand in his own behalf, the four cops seemed believable and the prosecution failed to explain what they should have done differently. The strategy was to shift the focus away from the police officers....

Calprotectin is a type of protein that is found mostly in certain types of white blood cells called neutrophil granulocytes and in other types of white blood cells to a lesser degree. The amount of calprotectin in stools can be measured, and it’s been found that people with IBD tend to have more calprotectin in their stool (fecal matter) than people who don’t have IBD. Fast Facts Calprotectin is a protein normally found in white blood cells that tends to be in higher amounts in people with IBD....

Robert “Bob” Lowery, 46, from Houston disappeared in August while visiting the vast Bridger-Teton National Forest near Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where Petito’s remains were also found. According to NBC News, like Petito, Lowery had recently quit his job to go traveling on a series of hiking and camping trips across the U.S before planning to embark on a new work venture upon his return. However, his family grew concerned and filed a missing persons report after the father-of-two stopped contacting his two children, aged 10 and 15....

What Is a Hospice Care Kit? The hospice comfort kit—also known as the emergency kit, e-kit or hospice kit—is a prescribed set of medications that are kept in a patient’s home should a medical crisis strike. Having the medications already in your home will help the hospice team treat any distressing symptoms as quickly as possible. The hospice comfort kit may be ordered and delivered to your home at the start of hospice care or anytime the case manager nurse sees a possible need for one....

The shutout wasn’t for a lack of trying: The Americans took 18 shots. But stellar goalkeeping by South Korea’s Yoon Young-Geul (eight saves), compact defending by her teammates in front of her and erratic execution in the final third meant the U.S women were held goalless at home for the first time in 60 matches, since a 1-0 loss to Australia on July 27, 2017, in Seattle. The scoring trouble comes with just one match remaining in the U....

The risky behavior exhibited by the fish could play a significant ecological role, according to a team of researchers led by the University of Miami Shark Research and Conservation Program at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. “While chafing has been well documented between fish and inanimate objects, such as sand or rocky substrate, this shark-chaffing phenomenon appears to be the only scenario in nature where prey actively seek out and rubs up against a predator,” said Lacey Williams, a UM Rosenstiel School graduate student who co-led the study....

This year that group is likely to be joined by countless others with the 2022 World Cup in November only ramping up mainstream wagering interest. Whether you’re looking for an excuse to watch a particular match or you just want some skin in the game, betting on soccer can be an entertaining and exciting way to take in the Beautiful Game. If you’re new to the sport, or you’re new to sports betting, this post is a handy guide to walk you through some of the basics and the different ways of navigating the soccer betting markets....

She’s accomplished the first goal, supplementing her modest hourly wage managing a local gift shop with money she earns selling cosmetics part time. But at least for the foreseeable future, a house may be out of the question. “I thought for sure I could buy something,” says Miller, who says her credit rating hovers around 580. “Everyone was getting loans. People with worse credit than me, even.” But the once booming housing market is now foundering in many cities, largely because buyers with shaky credit scores like Miller’s have been defaulting on their mortgages in record numbers....

The 4th of July, otherwise known as Independence Day, commemorates the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This year, the federal holiday is on a Monday, meaning most people will have the day off work. Why is Fourth of July Celebrated On this holiday we celebrate America’s independence from Britain. On July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies, which were at war with Great Britain, declared themselves to be independent states and no longer under British rule....

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Nature of your Pokémon affects different stats, like the Physical Attack, Special Attack, Physical Defense, and Special Defense. Depending on what Pokémon it is, having a higher spec in these different stats can help your Pokémon’s attacks and abilities be stronger. While you can catch the same Pokémon over and over again to get the Nature that you want, there is a much easier way....

Sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. At the same time, new research raises questions about whether the tongue-twisting ingredients in a variety of sunscreen products could cause damage to other parts of the body. Here’s what you need to know to choose a safe and effective sunscreen. A Rundown on Sunscreen Sunscreens are rated based on their sun protection factor (SPF)....

Studies have shown that high-heeled shoes create excess pressure on the plantar surface, or sole of the foot, which can lead to metatarsalgia (ball of the foot pain), excess stress on foot joints, and painful calluses. The higher the heel is, the more probability that muscular imbalances are occurring while walking in the shoes—causing certain leg and foot muscles to work too hard. These imbalances, as well as squeezing of the foot, can lead to problems such as knee pain, heel pain (plantar fasciitis), and hammer toes....

For example, you may write, “Gardener (2008) notes, ‘There are several factors to consider about lobsters’ (p. 199). ” For example, you may write, “‘There are several factors to consider about lobsters’ (Gardner, 2008, p. 199). ” Or, “The paper claims, ‘The fallen angel trope is common in religious and non-religious texts’ (Meek & Hill, 2015, p. 13-14). ” For articles with 3-5 authors, write out the names of all the authors the first time you cite the source....

Following its burn of Burger King when it launched the French Fries Sandwich, the fast-food restaurant chain took to its Twitter account to tease an upcoming offer. Speaking to its followers, the company said: “Alright Friendys, breakfast is just around the corner, so we’ve gone private. It’s just you, us, and the tweets.” But then, the company teased followers by bringing in delivery company DoorDash into the conversation: “Wait, real quick....

Avoid areas that are cold or drafty. [3] X Research source Consider different types of baths such as shower perches, spray bottles, your kitchen sink, or a cage mounted bath bowl. Some birds will even rub themselves against wet branches as a cleaning method. [6] X Research source Fill the container with 1–2 inches (2. 5–5. 1 cm) of water so your bird can walk and preen as it likes. [7] X Research source Use lukewarm to room temperature water for your bird’s bath to keep it from chilling....

Also, your vet can assess the overall oral health of your cat and should be able to tell you if it is safe to brush the animal’s teeth. Your vet should also be able to recommend oral health care products that will be safe and effective for your cat. Any toothpaste with xylitol (a sweetener) can be deadly to a cat. Cat toothbrushes can will either be a fingertip type (one you slip over your fingertip) or one that looks like a child-sized toothbrush that is specifically designed for a cat’s mouth....

When you remove your pillows for sleeping, take the pillow cases off and throw them in the laundry basket. Fold up blankets and move items from the bed to a different part of the room so they’re out of the way when you clean. Throw fabric sheets into the laundry basket along with the pillow cases. [2] X Trustworthy Source Consumer Reports Nonprofit organization dedicated to consumer advocacy and product testing Go to source...

If your electric shaver is battery powered, you may want to remove the batteries before cleaning it. [1] X Research source Electric shavers usually fit one of two categories: rotary or foil shavers. The disassembly is a bit different for each category, so refer to your shaver’s instruction manual for details. Be careful with the pieces you remove from the shaver. Some are incredibly sensitive and shouldn’t be cleaned. Refer to the owner’s manual to know how far you should disassemble the shaver and what you should be cleaning....

If possible, leave your gloves out of your bag altogether. The more air they get the better, so if you can transport your gloves outside your gym bag, do so. [2] X Research source You can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to clean your gloves. [4] X Research source For additional antibacterial and anti-fungal action, add five to 10 drops of tea tree oil to the vinegar and water solution....