Preseason all-Bay Area News Group high school football 2023: Linebackers
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
PRESEASON ALL-BAY AREA NEWS GROUP LINEBACKERS(Listed in alphabetical order)Sosefo “Money” Akuila, Tennyson, 6-3, 240, seniorFirst-team all-Oakland Athletic League selection also played quarterback for Fremont-Oakland before transferring to Tennyson. Three-star prospect has offers from Cal, Arizona, BYU. Marley Alapati, Serra, 6-0, 205, seniorThe first of Serra’s three terrific linebackers had 41 tackles and two interceptions. Named WCAL outside linebacker of the year. Committed to play for Army. Zaire Calhoun, Liberty, 6-3, 205, juniorEarned first-team all-BVAL honors as a defensive lineman last season, but can also line up at linebacker. Had four sacks in just six games as a sophomore. Ben Coulter, Bellarmine, 5-11, 195, seniorLed all WCAL juniors in tackles with 98. Also had 13 TFL and grabbed two interceptions for NorCal Division 3-A champions. Drew Cunningham, De La Salle, 6-4, 225, seniorFirst-team all-EBAL Mountain Division selection had 56 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fu...The Beginner’s Guide: How to Buy Crypto Safely and Efficiently
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
Sponsored ContentFor newcomers, the digital currency world feels like stepping into a different universe. The prospect of buying cryptocurrency may seem like a daunting venture. However, with some guidance and the right safety measures, this process can be as seamless as purchasing anything online. In this beginner’s guide, you will learn how to buy crypto safely and efficiently.Initial ConsiderationsEmbarking on a crypto journey begins with understanding the fundamentals. Like venturing into the Amazon rainforest, doing your homework before you tread this uncharted digital industry is crucial. In the crypto world, that translates into researching the various cryptocurrencies, assessing their credibility, and understanding their potential for future growth.It’s also crucial to know that the crypto universe extends beyond Bitcoin. Numerous other digital currencies—from Ethereum to Ripple—come with their own distinct features and potential. Knowledge is power, so ensure yo...Larry Magid: Being courteous in your use of technology
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
Tech is all around us which is mostly good, but it can also lead to some not-so-good social interactions.Related ArticlesBusiness | Magid: Time to think about back-to-school devices and policies Business | Magid: Google’s back in the game with its new Pixel Tablet Business | Magid: Inexpensive speakers for outdoor listening Business | I joined Threads on Day 1. Here is my experience. It’s bad enough when someone’s phone rings during a meeting or at a theater, place of worship or other public place, but now I’m seeing reports about people watching videos or listening to audio through their speakers in movie theaters. I’ve seen reports of fights breaking out in movie theaters because someone was watching a YouTube video while their fellow patrons were trying to concentrate on Barbie and Ken.I often watch videos or listen to audio books on airplanes, but it wouldn’t occur to me to do so through my device’s spea...Escape from Maui: Travelers at Bay Area airports share stories of escaping flames
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- As the deadly wildfires on Maui continue to burn Thursday, the widespread impacts are being felt right here in the Bay Area. Flight cancellations at Bay Area airports have upended vacation and travel plans. Many travelers returning from the island have come back with harrowing stories of narrowly escaping the devastation.Selin Uyarer arrived at SFO Thursday morning from Maui and was staying at an Airbnb on vacation with her family when the wildfires erupted. She says the Airbnb was destroyed completely. Fire causes heavy smoke near Port of Oakland “Staying in Lahaina in an apartment place. And then we were waiting for the storm to calm down, but it got really bad. And then the ceiling starts... the roof starts to fly off. And then we got the evacuation order. So, in the five minutes, we put everything in our bags and leave. And then we saw the smoke," said Uyarer, a San Jose resident. "It's gone. It's been totally burned. Those people have lost their homes...Excitement for the first day of school in East Bay
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
SAN RAMON, Calif. (KRON) -- The San Ramon Valley Unified School District kicked off their first day of school on Thursday. Alamo Elementary School welcomed students back on campus with a welcome display. Classes started at 8 a.m. with Thursday also being a minimum day for students. Cancellations at SFO continue as wildfires in Maui rage on The school district wants to remind parents and students that class assignments and schedules can be found on the district's Infinite Campus portal. School officials are asking parents to be patient and park only in designated spaces both before and after school."We're really excited. We love our jobs. We love what we do," said Principal Bjorn Remmers, Alamo Elementary School. "We're going to be looking out for them and taking great care of them."Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fires nearly all governors in West Bank in major upheaval
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fired most of the governors in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, responding to long-standing demands for a political shake-up as frustration grows with the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority.Abbas issued a decree dismissing the governors of eight provinces under Palestinian administration in the occupied territory. The upheaval included the restive northern cities of Nablus, Jenin and Tulkarem, the focus of a recent surge in Palestinian militancy that has undermined the authority’s leadership. Only three areas — including Ramallah, the seat of the Palestinian Authority — retained their governors. The president’s office said that he would form a committee to suggest replacements.Although the decision is unlikely to have an immediate impact on the ground, experts said it signals Abbas’ recognition of the authority’s deepening unpopularity and his desire to show that he is heeding calls for change in the face of mounti...White House will ask Congress for $13 billion more to fund Ukraine war and $12 billion for disaster fund, AP source says (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported $12 billion for Ukraine and $13 billion for disaster fund)
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House will ask Congress for $13 billion more to fund Ukraine war and $12 billion for disaster fund, AP source says (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported $12 billion for Ukraine and $13 billion for disaster fund).SourcePhil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion, according to book by renowned gambler Billy Walters
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
Phil Mickelson has wagered more than $1 billion over the last three decades and wanted to place a $400,000 bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup while playing for Team USA, according to a much-anticipated book by renowned gambler Billy Walters.The stunning betting estimates Walters provides — from his own detailed record from what he describes as two reliable sources — are detailed in an excerpt of Walters’ book, “Gambler: Secrets from a Life of Risk.”It is schedule to be available Aug. 22. The FirePit Collective obtained an except of the book. Mickelson’s management group did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.Walters is widely regarded as America’s most famous gambler who claims to have a winning streak of more than 30 straight years.He said he ended his betting partnership with Mickelson in 2014. Two years later, Mickelson was a relief defendant in Walters’ insider trading case. Mickelson was never charged and had to re...Lego Discovery Center opens at Springfield Town Center
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
LEGO’s newest LEGO Discovery Center officially opens to the public August 14 at Springfield Town Center in Virginia after an official ribbon-cutting and preview on August 9.The LEGO Discovery Center will also be open August 10 through August 13 for a First Play Days preview.The 32,000-square-foot indoor attraction is on the lower level of the mall directly off the main entrance.There is plenty for kids and their parents to do, including a DUPLO Park for young children, an entire area for kids to create and build with LEGO bricks, a Mini-World that features LEGO creations made from more than 1.5 million bricks, a train ride through a LEGO world with games and moving models, a creative lab, a 4D theater and a workshop where master builders display their creations.There is also a cafe and a space mission gallery where children build spaceships and fly them through virtual galleries.Tickets start at $28.99 with online ticket purchases recommended.It is the region’s first LEG...Western officials say Niger’s junta threatened to kill deposed president if neighboring countries intervened militarily
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:24:28 GMT
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Western officials say Niger’s junta threatened to kill deposed president if neighboring countries intervened militarily.SourceLatest news
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