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caption The league has changed quite drastically since LeBron James joined the league — here’s a look at what his teammates from his first run with the Cleveland Cavaliers are up to now. source Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images LeBron James was not surrounded by All-Stars during his first tenure in Cleveland. Until he got to Miami, the best players he ever played with were Larry Hughes, Mo Williams, and Carlos Boozer (for one year). 15 years into his historic career, James has quite a different supporting cast surrounding his attempt at an eighth straight appearance in the NBA Finals, while his teammates from his first stint in Cleveland have gone on the next chapters of their lives. Take a look at what LeBron’s earliest teammates are up to today. Delonte West played with LeBron from 2007 to 2010. source Christian Peterson/Getty Images West bounced around the NBA until 2012, then went to China to play alongside Michael Beasley for the Shanghai Sharks, a team … [Read more...] about WHERE ARE THEY NOW? LeBron James’ teammates from his first stint with the Cavaliers

caption The cost of living in New York City is at least 68% higher than the US average. source Cocozero/Shutterstock The cost of living in Manhattan is more than double the US average. The NYC cost of living is so high partly due to its exorbitant housing market – the average rent for a Manhattan apartment is $3,667. RENTCafé broke down the average rent for different Manhattan neighborhoods, and we ranked them from most to least affordable, from SoHo to the East Village. City life comes with a lot of dollar signs – especially in Manhattan. The cost of living in New York City is at least 68% higher than the US average, according to SmartAsset. If you think that’s a lot, the cost of living in Manhattan specifically is more than double the national average. At the center of it all is New York City‘s high-cost housing market. Asking rents in New York City increased by 33% from … [Read more...] about How much it costs to rent in 28 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked from the least expensive to the most

It’s national bike month, which means if you have the means, it’s a good opportunity to gear up (see what we did there) and ride your bike to work instead of driving. But if you’re not a regular cyclist, the whole idea can be a bit daunting; so “Bikes” Calore talks you through the essentials and tells you what you *really* need to get started, from helmets to bike locks to pants that have some give in the areas that matter. And if you’re looking for more high-tech options, we’ve got suggestions for you there, too, like a bike helmet you can control with your Apple Watch, the best portable Bluetooth speaker for your bike, and important things to consider when you’re considering wearables. Some notes: You can find Mike’s full Bike Commuter Buying Guide here, which lists 14 essentials that will improve your ride. Recommendations this week: In keeping with the biking theme, Mike recommends these elastic shoelaces; Arielle recommends … [Read more...] about As Easy As Riding a Bike (to Work)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (KGO) -- Emergency crews are responding to a grass fire near southbound Highway 101 and Woodside Road in Redwood City, which is causing some road closures in the area.No injuries have been reported at this time. Stay with ABC7 News for more on this developing story.WATCH LIVE: SKY7 over fire next to Hwy 101 in Redwood City … [Read more...] about Crews respond to grass fire next to Highway101 in Redwood City

source Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider OnePlus revealed its latest smartphone – the OnePlus 6 – on Wednesday during an event in London. With the new model, you’re getting the latest specs for 2018 and some new design elements, but overall, the OnePlus 6 is a minor update from its predecessor, the OnePlus 5T. OnePlus has consistently offered top Android specs and performance for significantly lower price tags than the competition from big names like Samsung, Apple, and LG. It appears to be the same for the OnePlus 6, but the company has slowly been raising the price after every new release over the last few years. The OnePlus 6 starts at $530 in the US, and it’ll become available to buy starting on May 22. We spent some hands-on time with the new phone – check out our first impressions of the OnePlus 6: Here it is, the OnePlus 6. source Antonio Villas-Boas/Business Insider Inside the OnePlus 6 are all the specs … [Read more...] about Take a look at the OnePlus 6 — a beautiful new smartphone that costs almost $200 less than the Galaxy S9

caption The US tax rate falls between Canada’s and Mexico’s. source Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Tax rates vary in each country, from over 50% to 0% for the average wage earner in the country. Spain, France, and Germany all have the same 30% tax rate for the average citizen, but Germany has the highest average salary. Switzerland and Denmark have the highest pre-tax salaries, but Switzerland’s tax rate is much lower. The salary you negotiate isn’t the amount you end up receiving in your paychecks. The primary reason: taxes. It is well known that every country has a different corporate tax rate, but each one also has different tax rates for individuals. CapRelo published a study on tax rates and take home salaries in 40 countries, including the United States, Germany, and China. Often, salary comparisons in different countries don’t include tax rates. But the higher a … [Read more...] about How much the average person in 40 different countries takes home after taxes

What if you could get to know the hiring managers at VMware before you come onsite for an interview? Well now you can with our new Meet the Hiring Manager series. From their own career journeys to the characteristics that they look for in candidates, we want you to hear from the people who help bring teams together at VMware – hiring managers. This week, meet VMware’s Vice President of End-User Computing Americas Sales Robert Ruelas. Robert, who is based in Dallas, Texas, and his team are hiring for several positions that will help innovate today’s digital workspace through VMware Workspace ONE. VMware Workspace ONE enables you to simply, securely deliver and manage any app on any device. It is an intelligence-driven digital workspace platform powered by VMware AirWatch Technology. Workspace ONE integrates access control, application management, and multi-platform endpoint management and is available as a cloud service or for on-premises deployment. Ready to get to … [Read more...] about VMware Hiring Manager: Robert Ruelas of the End-User Computing Americas Sales Team

source Streeter Lecka/Getty Michael Jordan’s competitiveness is as legendary as his career. Jordan was known as one of the fiercest competitors in the NBA, unafraid to talk trash and mix it up with other players. However, that competitiveness extended beyond the court. He was known to be ruthless in golf and would look to make everything a competition – even drinking water. Here are 21 examples of Jordan’s insane competitiveness. Actor Will Smith said he’s never met anyone as competitive as MJ. “Mike will compete with anything, though. If we’re drinking water, Mike will be like, ‘I’ll race you!'” Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live He trashed all his doubters in his Hall of Fame induction speech, saying of former Bulls GM Jerry Krause: “I don’t know who invited him … I didn’t.” Watch the video here > He punched former Bulls teammate Steve Kerr in the face during a scrimmage. … [Read more...] about 21 examples of Michael Jordan’s insane competitiveness

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Minor injuries were reported in a crash that blocked multiple lanes of westbound state Highway 24 in Oakland this morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.The two-vehicle crash was reported at 6:48 a.m. and blocked the three right lanes just west of the Caldecott Tunnel and near state Highway 13. All lanes reopened as of shortly before 7:40 a.m., CHP officials said.Click here for drive times and traffic maps. … [Read more...] about Westbound Hwy 24 reopened in Oakland after rollover accident

OAKLAND, Calif. -- All lanes are blocked on westbound state Highway 24 near state Highway 13 due a collision that may have resulted in injuries.The collision was reported at 6:48 a.m. and an ambulance is currently on its way to the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol. A Sig-alert was issued at 6:56 a.m. and there is currently no estimated time of opening.Click here for drive times and traffic maps. … [Read more...] about Rollover accident blocks all WB Hwy 24 lanes in Oakland