In a world where more and more people get their news from television and the internet — news that is focused on national and international stories — smaller, local-focused newspapers are growing because people still are hungry for news about what is happening in their neighborhood. Papers such as the Palisades Post in Pacific Palisades. [...]

Here’s a few quick thoughts before the tryptophan wipes my mind blank for 48 hours: * Trivia question: What former Laker guard has the most blocked shots in his career? Answer at the end of this entry. * I didn’t get to see last night’s win, so I’d love to hear other people’s thoughts about [...]

Karl Malone was on the radio today saying he is physically ready to play, but is still working on getting mentally 100% ready after the death of his mother. I hope he he can work through this and, when ready, return to the NBA if he feels he can still contribute. Malone also said he [...]

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Would it happen at the Staples Center? Could it? Through the avalanche of coverage of the stupidity and lack of self control on display in Auburn Hills the other night, those and similar questions were the ones I kept asking myself. Could things get out of control like that Staples Center? Would fans near the [...]