Monday night, April 25, 2022 was another moment with a suspense on NBA playoff games. Before the games started, in the Eastern Conference two teams in the playoff runs were on the verge of  moving ahead to the second round.  First, the Boston Celtics that had snatched 3 consecutive  wins from the Brooklyn Nets. Then, the Toronto Raptors with 1-3 score against the 76 ers.  Hence, on Monday, 2 teams  were expected to exit the playoffs. It did not happen that way. Only the Celtics did it and advanced to the Conference Semi-Finals. Then on Tuesday, April 26, 2022,  Miami Heat eliminated Atlanta Hawks.

The week ending on May 8, 2022 has highlighted the competitive dynamics within the NBA playoff games. The weeks started with the two conference  teams entering the Semi-Finals. The winning teams outpaced their opponents and no teams had to play 7 games. In the Eastern Conference  Boston Celtics, Miami Heats and Milwaukee Bucks had dominated their opponents,  whereas in the Western Conference, Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks,  Garden State Warriors, and  Memphis Grizzlies had outshined their competitors. 

Over the last 2 years, several major events have affected the Black community.  These events have included some progress, setbacks, and tragic moments. Progress includes the first Black woman Vice-President, Kamala Harris and the election of Rev. Raphael Warnock to the US Senate. Setbacks encompass the repression of Voting Rights in some states and the attempts to stop the teaching of Critical Race Theory. Human tragedies have reached new heights with the murders of  Blacks by the police or other people driven by hate, racism, and prejudice.  These three perspectives constitute the themes to reflect on during the Black History Month of 2022.

Over the last 3 years, several major events have affected the Black community.  These events have included some progress, setbacks, and tragic moments. Progress includes the first Black woman Vice-President, Kamala Harris, the election and re-election of Rev. Raphael Warnock to the US Senate and some wins in murder cases against innocent Blacks. Setbacks encompass the repression of Voting Rights in some states, the attempts to stop the teaching of Critical Race Theory and the continued murders of Blacks people. Human tragedies have reached new heights with the murders of  Blacks by the police or other people driven by hate, racism, and prejudice. The theme of 2023 Black history month is: Black Resistance. 

Today,  on Monday, October 18 , 2021 starting at 10 a.m. Pacific Time,  Apple, Inc ( AAPL ) held  "Unleashed" virtual  event.   Apple, Inc ( AAPL ) held  the first Fall event  on  September 14, 2021. The products unveiled then were  iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and iPad.   Today, the focus was on new redesigned MacBook Pro and M1X chips and third generation AirPods, .

Meanwhile  Apple stock price has been on a rollercoaster with seesaw movements highlighting the complex dynamics ahead, especially during the usually challenging September  and October months.

"Black Lives Matter" has been a crying rally for racial justice in America for a few years. The theme has been important especially since 2020, with so many  stories and graphic scenes of Black people being killed, being exposed to the public, thanks to the social media and the advances in technology.  It is a theme to reflect on during the Black History Month of 2021.