After months of expectations that the shortened 2020 season would usher in an expanded playoff format, the inability of the MLB and MLBPA to come together in a deal maintained the status quo of 10 postseason teams. The March deal under which Commissioner Rob Manfred implemented a 60-game season stipulated …
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‘Stick That in Your Country Song’ by Eric Church: Listen
Eric Church advocates more serious material in country songwriting with the furious new single “Stick That in Your Country Song”. Opening with a sinister acoustic guitar riff, Church describes social issues plaguing people in cities like Detroit and Baltimore, along with returning veterans from combat and underpaid teachers. “Paste that …
Read More »Android 11 Developer Preview for Android TV announced
Historically, Android developer previews primarily focus on phones and other similar form factors. This year Google launches an Android 11 Developer Preview for Android TV. The vast majority of Android TV streaming boxes and televisions still run on Android 9 Pie. Google announced Android 10 in December, but so far …
Read More »Parent company Chuck E. Cheese files for bankruptcy
Every kid’s favorite pizza-loving mouse has become a victim of the coronavirus. Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday night after the pandemic closed most of its family restaurants. The restaurant and arcade chain said it will use the Chapter 11 process to restructure its heavy …
Read More »Bournemouth Beach: ‘big incident’ as thousands flock to shore
Image copyright Andrew Matthews / PA Wire Screenshot Authorities said they had “no choice” but to “instigate an emergency response.” Sunseekers have been urged to stay away from the beach when thousands flocked to the Dorset coast and a major incident was reported in Bournemouth. Bournemouth Christchurch and the Poole …
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