Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE July 24, 2019, 1:05 PM UTC / Updated / SHOPPING CONTENT BY STACKCOMMERCE These products were selected by StackCommerce, which created these articles. The products are not endorsed by the NBC News editorial team. If you buy something through these links, NBC News and StackCommerce make some revenue from your purchase. Your summer itinerary is surely packed with all kinds of epic experiences — from concerts and festivals to vacations and "bucket list" adventures. And if you don't post the highlights on Instagram, did you even actually go? You never know when the perfect shot will present itself, so it's best to be prepared. Sure, you always have your smartphone camera with you, but sometimes it just isn't powerful enough to do your experiences justice. These 10 innovative photography accessories can help you not … [Read more...] about Step up your Instagram game this summer with these accessories
Stepping up your game
Oxnard girls basketball team stepped up its game in revamped Pacific View League
Faced with a severe challenge, sports teams either step up or step back. It's all clear as to which direction the Oxnard High girls basketball team chose to take. "We have a group of girls who want to get better. They're always trying to improve," said Oxnard head coach Tim Murray. "We had a ways to go at the start of the season. We have some things to iron out. But the players responded. We've got a lot more work to do, but we've put together a pretty good season." Indeed, it just might turn into a championship season. At more prestigious levels than one. Despite graduating seven seniors off last year's squad that was a division quarterfinalist, Oxnard has come back more experienced, more motivated and, well, better in 2018-2019. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Oxnard girls basketball team rising to the top of revamped Pacific View ... Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Myesha Lumas, a 5-foot-7 junior, is averaging 12.8 … [Read more...] about Oxnard girls basketball team stepped up its game in revamped Pacific View League
Doc’s Morning Line: Is FC Cincinnati making the Bengals and Reds step up their game?
Here’s a wild thought, undocumented, unsubstantiated and altogether Out There. Some might call it Fake News. I prefer Alternative Truth. Whatever it is, it’s grist for conversation, and conversating is what we do in This Space. Is FC Cincinnati a reason the Reds and Bengals have stepped up their games this offseason? I didn’t say The Reason. That would be an alternative case too hard to make. But a reason? I have zero proof of that, and certainly no one from any of the three teams would lend any wisdom to that thought. But everyone has eyes. Everyone can count. Here’s the count from last year: FCC average home attendance: 25,717 in 17 games Reds: 20,116 Bengals, for 8 games: 50,753, 31st of 32 teams. Only the LA Chargers, who played in a 30,000-seat stadium used by the LA Galaxy of the MLS, drew fewer fans. It’s far more likely other factors were more important: The Reds (i.e. the Big Man) got sick of losing. In … [Read more...] about Doc’s Morning Line: Is FC Cincinnati making the Bengals and Reds step up their game?
Milwaukee-area mall Santas are stepping up their game with sensory-friendly events, fast passes and more
Seeing Santa at the mall might be an old-school way to visit the jolly old elf, but some of the extras at the various Santa workshops are anything but old-school: advance reservations and fast passes to avoid long lines, sensory-friendly visiting times for kids with special needs. Here's what you need to know about visiting Santa at Milwaukee-area malls this holiday season. Mayfair Mall 2500 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa Santa will be around from Saturday, Nov. 10, through Monday, Dec. 24. He's got regular hours Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For your urgent Christmas list needs, he's available for extra hours the week before Christmas. From Dec. 15-22, you can visit between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., and on Dec. 23, you can visit between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. If you've really waited till the last minute, Santa will be available on Christmas Eve (don't ask how he manages that and delivering presents to all the kids in the world) … [Read more...] about Milwaukee-area mall Santas are stepping up their game with sensory-friendly events, fast passes and more
Want to step up your Instagram game? El Paso has plenty of spots.
It's springtime in El Paso, which means it's time to put away your winter chanclas and take out your summer ones. Just kidding; we know it's the same pair. With the changing season also comes changing popularity in phone apps. Snapchat was once king of visual-based social media, but after a series of bad ads and updates, the app has been dethroned by Instagram. And what better way to learn how to use Instagram than by going outside and documenting everything? This is by no means a comprehensive list, so don't gripe if we didn't include your favorite spot. In fact, feel free to tag us on Instagram (at elpasotimes) from your favorite spot. Mount Cristo Rey The very large mountain attracts both the religious and the fit. Thousands climb up the mountain at least once a year as a religious act, but the mountain is not restricted to only the God-fearing. The trail, about 4 miles round trip, makes for great exercise with a stellar view and massive … [Read more...] about Want to step up your Instagram game? El Paso has plenty of spots.