After surrendering a 17-point fourth-quarter lead to the Pacers on Monday, the Lakers are 7-12 on the season, sitting 12th in the West, while the Blazers are sixth at 11-9. The Blazers are playing on the second night of a back-to-back after playing the Clippers on Tuesday — the fifth-straight game Damian Lillard has missed due to a right calf injury. As reported by Chris Haynes, Lillard is targeting a return date of December 4....

Leeds no longer have the pressure of a relegation battle after narrowly securing their top-flight status at the end of the 2021/22 season, and Marsch, who succeeded Marcelo Bielsa in March, has the chance to fully implement his philosophy with fresh signings. New arrivals including Marc Roca, Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams are travelling with the Whites squad for a pre-season camp in Australia. Three-time Australian champions Brisbane Roar await....

With the series knotted at 3-3, the Suns hosted the Mavericks in Game 7 of the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals. Phoenix entered the game as the favorites, but Luka Doncic powered Dallas to a historic win to advance to the next round. The loss brought an end to what had been an impressive season for the Suns. In going 64-18, they finished with the best record in the NBA and set a new franchise record for wins....

Critics have given the new Cinderella mixed reviews. But fans of the 24-year-old singer—and the rest of the film’s all-star cast—will no doubt be keen to see the movie. Is ‘Cinderella’ Available to Stream? The fans’ wishes will come true easily, as the movie is available to stream right now. This is not a Disney Cinderella—the movie has been made by Sony Pictures based on the Charles Perrault story—so viewers won’t find it on Disney+....

LIVE: Follow Tiger, Charlie Woods’ scores from 2022 PNC Championship The event, often simply known as the Father/Son Challenge, pairs some of the world’s best golfers with their children (or other family members) in a team competition. This year’s field features 20 teams competing for the grand prize of $200,000. One of the main highlights will be the chance for golf fans to watch Tiger Woods tie it up in front of the cameras for the second weekend in a row....

Trump has maintained his hold on the GOP since leaving the Oval Office and has asserted himself as the leader of the party, potentially paving the way for a White House bid if he decides to run again. Speakers who took to the CPAC stage over the weekend were predominantly Trump allies, aligning themselves with the former president’s view over the country’s future. Trump, who led a straw poll of CPAC attendees last year, will be the final speaker of Saturday’s events event and is expected to take the stage on Saturday at 7 p....

Figure out where your hat is fitting too loosely. If the whole hat is sitting too low on your head, you probably want to put some sizing foam around the whole hat. There should be a band around the inside of the hat that you can flip up and place the foam strip under. Then flip the band back down before wearing the hat. If you are going to wear a cowboy hat, boots are pretty much a must....

There are plenty of styles with a “simple” design, so explore! You may opt for a strapless dress, a basic shift dress, a dress with a simple racer back, a t-shirt dress, a dress with spaghetti straps, and so on! When it comes to the cut, just remember that less really is more. Keep it basic! If this is a dress with sleeves, make sure the shoulders fit. It may take a while to find the perfect dress, but it’ll be worth it....

“Hey! I’ve been great. ” “It’s been a while. Work’s been busy but rewarding for me. ” “What a wild month. My new trainer is killing me!” ”Hey, stranger. ” “Saw your pic pop up on my feed. That trip looked fun!” “Got around to watching that movie you talked about. Good stuff. ” ”How’s school been? You’re the smartest person I know, so you’re probably killing it. ” ”Saw a post from your mom!...

There will be a line plugged into each modular plug for each phone company line that runs to your house. The pair of screw posts will contain one red screw and one green screw. These posts are where your new wiring will connect to the phone company wiring. This line must be plugged back in once you’ve completed the wiring. If you already have a telephone jack in your house, skip this step....

command -options filename. ext sudo apt-get install build-essential The “sudo” command gives permission to the terminal to modify your computer. This is necessary to install any program. You will be required to enter your password. The “apt-get install” command tells the computer to install the package “build-essential” which is required to install Python. sudo apt-get install libreadline-gplv2-dev libncursesw5-dev libssl-dev libsqlite3-dev tk-dev libgdbm-dev libc6-dev libbz2-dev These are programs that Python uses to run correctly....

Notepad is commonly used to convert text files into batch files, but you can write your batch file’s text virtually anywhere. Notepad is commonly used to convert text files into batch files, but you can write your batch file’s text virtually anywhere. Notepad is commonly used to convert text files into batch files, but you can write your batch file’s text virtually anywhere. ECHO - Displays text on the screen @ECHO OFF - Hides the text that is normally output START - Run a file with its default application REM - Inserts a comment line in the program MKDIR/RMDIR - Create and remove directories DEL - Deletes a file or files COPY - Copy a file or files XCOPY - Allows you to copy files with extra options FOR/IN/DO - This command lets you specify files....

For example, if you are reading Mark Twain’s classic Huckleberry Finn, you might consider choosing Huck or the runaway slave, Jim, because they are dynamic characters who show a wide range of emotion, who often act in unpredictable ways, and who move the plot forward with their actions. It might be less effective to choose the duke or the king, the tricksters Huck and Jim meet in Arkansas, because they have fairly minor roles in the story, they don’t show a wide range of emotions, and, more than anything, they’re simply stock characters (the story needs a humorous detour and a way for Jim and Huck to be separated, so that Huck can have his infamous All right, then, I’ll go to hell!...

A lot of literary work comes from personal experience. Your past may be rich with stories you can tell. You can also put yourself in new situations to get more inspiration. For example, Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes is about a boy and his stuffed tiger. Scott Adams’s Dilbert lampoons office culture. Ask yourself what age group your comic is meant for. Complicated jokes are more appropriate for teens and adults, for instance....

For example, the question could be, “What factors contribute to landslides?” or “What is a volcanic eruption?” Alternatively, you could investigate whether the mean population density of land-locked states is lower than the mean population density of the world. For instance, you may need to study the ecology of several locations that are prone to landslides. When investigating volcanoes, collect eyewitness statements to serve as primary information sources. A secondary source could be a report on volcanic lava composition....

You may want to choose an age that puts you in different circumstances than you are currently in. If you write the letter as a freshman in high school and read it when you’re in college, you’ll be able to see how much your life has changed and whether or not your goals have been met. When talking about your current self in this letter, use “I” language. When talking about your future self in this letter, use “you” language....

Read How to Write a Movie Review for tips on what to say.

For instance, a song about relaxing and enjoying life might mix shots of the vocalist performing, while also telling the story of a group of friends hanging out at the beach. A more somber song about heartbreak might include dynamic performance shots of the vocalist singing, along with isolated shots to tell a story of how the vocalist is struggling. If you’re planning a more extensive project, you may want to consider your lighting options as well, and if you’ll need to invest in power supplies for your video....

The seed of your narrative doesn’t necessarily have to be a major life event. Even simple, often overlooked experiences, such as cooking a meal for a loved one or a chance encounter, can be packed with meaning. If you can’t think of a specific event to write about, try to find a small moment, memory, or image that stands out to you. Don’t worry if you can’t use a lot of the material....

The difference between personal and professional bios is all in the tone you use. Both cover your job and skills, but the bio you write for a personal website might sound less formal than the one you write for a job application. As you write your bio, adjust your tone to make your bio appropriately formal, funny, professional, or personal. If you can’t figure out what to write, check out bios from other people in your field and get a sense of their writing strategy....