To the editor: Bravo to The Times for a straightforward explanation of the Draconian efforts of the Trump administration to limit the use of food stamps by a segment of the population who may need them to eat. It harks back to the season’s Ebenezer Scrooge, who denied help to the needy, preferring… Source: latimes.com […]
Blog: Baby, there’s nothing wrong with a little sexy banter at Christmastime
Frank Loesser, the great Broadway composer and lyricist, wrote “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” in 1944 to sing at parties with his wife, Lynn Garland. It was, she said, their ticket to all the best bashes. Five years later, to Garland’s distress, Loesser sold the tune to MGM for the 1949 movie “Neptune’s Daughter,” starring Esther […]
Blog: Burn natural gas for power? The DWP should weigh the health costs of climate change and pollution
To the editor: Is it physics or economics that’s behind the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s belief that it may need to refurbish its natural-gas-burning power plants? There’s a disconnect at the heart of DWP’s argument. According to an article in the L.A. Times, DWP staff claim the… Source: latimes.com – Los Angeles […]
Blog: LeBron James discusses Los Angeles Lakers’ season and Kevin Durant – ESPN
In an interview ahead of the Christmas Day matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, LeBron James sat down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols to talk about the start of the 2018-19 season, recruiting stars to his team and how he reacted to Finals MVP Kevin Durant‘s comments this month. Here is an […]
Blog: Los Angeles Chargers’ Christmas wish list – BoltBeat
Use your ← → (arrows) to browse It’s Christmas and the Los Angeles Chargers are going to be in the playoffs! It sounds like fans have already received a great Christmas present but let’s be honest, after all the food has been eaten and all of the packages have been unwrapped, you’re always hoping there’s […]
Blog: NFL: Seahawks sign Pete Carroll to contract extension – Los Angeles Times
There was some question about the direction of the franchise following the death of owner Paul Allen in October, but Carroll says he “in great shape,” and is appreciative of how he’s been treated by the organization since his arrival. Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News