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Harriette Cole: I feel like I ruin the vibe at parties

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: Despite announcing my decision to stop drinking to many friends and family, I still encounter peer pressure when I go out with them.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: My husband comes home late, and I think I know why Advice | Harriette Cole: A guide to making the most of the season, Christian or not Advice | Harriette Cole: My girlfriend cries easily, and I’m wondering if it’s a tactic to shut me down Advice | Harriette Cole: The problem started when my daughter switched to public school Advice | Harriette Cole: The 3 lists and one calendar you need for your 2024 life strategy It’s challenging to stick to my choice without feeling like I’m ruining the vibe or being seen as a buzzkill.I value my decision, yet I don’t want to dampen the fun or create discomfort when declining drinks. How can I navigate these situations gracefully and stand by my choice w...

Miss Manners: A teen went missing at the mall and it ruined our evening

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a high school student attending a boarding school. Every month, the school runs a bus from campus to a shopping mall. It’s a fun way to spend time with friends, do some shopping and grab dinner.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: Why would they put a sign like this in their home’s bathroom? Advice | Miss Manners: I find it rude that the TV stays on when I enter. Am I overreacting? Advice | Miss Manners: Maybe these new neighbors think their mock pity is cute. I find it annoying. Advice | Miss Manners: What should I have done when the groom insulted my wedding cake? Advice | Miss Manners: I had an awkward exchange with the friends I discarded Last month, my friends and I signed up for the mall trip to purchase some new clothes before a school dance in the evening. Unfortunately, not all went as planned.One of the students who took the bus to the mall decided to leave...

Los pescadores que investigaban algo brillante llevaron al rescate “milagroso” de un hombre de Indiana atrapado en un camión accidentado durante días, dice la policía

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

(CNN) — Algo brillante cerca de un arroyo y un caso de curiosidad llevaron este martes a dos pescadores de Indiana hasta un hombre de 27 años que había estado luchando por su vida durante días solo en un camión destrozado: un descubrimiento que la Policía estatal aclama como un milagro.Mario García y su yerno Nivardo Delatorre estaban explorando Salt Creek cerca de la ciudad de Portage, en el noroeste de Indiana, en busca de posibles lugares para pescar y preparándose para dar por terminado el día cuando algo brillante en la distancia llamó su atención, dijo García en una conferencia de prensa.. Curiosos, fueron a explorarlo y se dieron cuenta de que se trataba de un vehículo siniestrado.La camioneta destrozada estaba debajo del puente de la Interestatal 94 sobre el arroyo. García apartó una bolsa de aire y vio lo que pensó que era alguien muerto en el asiento del conductor.“En el momento en que toqué el hombro, se dio la vuelta y se despertó”, dijo García.Sorprendido, pero co...

Virginia hosts Morgan State after Thomas’ 20-point showing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Morgan State Bears (4-10) at Virginia Cavaliers (9-2, 1-0 ACC)Charlottesville, Virginia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cavaliers -26.5; over/under is 131.5BOTTOM LINE: Morgan State visits the Virginia Cavaliers after Will Thomas scored 20 points in Morgan State’s 89-75 loss to the James Madison Dukes.The Cavaliers have gone 7-0 in home games. Virginia scores 65.6 points while outscoring opponents by 10.1 points per game.The Bears are 0-6 on the road. Morgan State is 2-6 against opponents over .500.Virginia averages 65.6 points per game, 14.0 fewer points than the 79.6 Morgan State gives up. Morgan State averages 5.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.1 fewer makes per game than Virginia gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Reece Beekman is averaging 12.5 points, 5.5 assists and 2.6 steals for the Cavaliers. Isaac McKneely is averaging 10.2 points over the last 10 games for Virginia.Kameron Hobbs is averaging 10.1 points and 4.1 assists for the Bears. Wynston Tabbs is...

Coppin State visits Maryland following Young’s 37-point performance

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Coppin State Eagles (1-12) at Maryland Terrapins (8-4, 1-1 Big Ten)College Park, Maryland; Thursday, 7 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Maryland hosts the Coppin State Eagles after Jahmir Young scored 37 points in Maryland’s 69-60 win against the UCLA Bruins.The Terrapins are 7-0 in home games. Maryland ranks fifth in the Big Ten at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 64.3 points while holding opponents to 40.6% shooting.The Eagles are 0-9 on the road. Coppin State has a 1-6 record against teams above .500.Maryland averages 73.0 points per game, 0.2 fewer points than the 73.2 Coppin State allows. Coppin State averages 54.5 points per game, 9.8 fewer points than the 64.3 Maryland gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Young is averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals for the Terrapins. Julian Reese is averaging 13.4 points over the last 10 games for Maryland.Justin Winston is shooting 40.9% and averaging 13.7 points for the Eagles. Greg Spurlock is averaging 9.2 points over the last 10 games f...

Mims leads Idaho against Sacramento State after 23-point game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Sacramento State Hornets (3-8) at Idaho Vandals (6-6)Moscow; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Idaho hosts the Sacramento State Hornets after Julius Mims scored 23 points in Idaho’s 82-67 loss to the UC Riverside Highlanders.The Vandals are 4-2 in home games. Idaho ranks sixth in the Big Sky with 7.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Mims averaging 2.3.The Hornets are 1-4 in road games. Sacramento State ranks fifth in the Big Sky shooting 32.5% from 3-point range.Idaho is shooting 44.7% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points lower than the 44.9% Sacramento State allows to opponents. Sacramento State scores 5.0 more points per game (74.3) than Idaho gives up to opponents (69.3).The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: D’Angelo Minnis is averaging 10.9 points and 3.8 assists for the Vandals. Quinn Denker is averaging 12.1 points over the last 10 games for Idaho.Duncan Powell is averaging 13.5 po...

Montana Grizzlies take on the Weber State Wildcats, look for 6th straight win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Montana Grizzlies (7-4) at Weber State Wildcats (7-4)Ogden, Utah; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Montana will look to keep its five-game win streak intact when the Grizzlies take on Weber State.The Wildcats have gone 4-0 in home games. Weber State ranks eighth in the Big Sky with 6.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Alex Tew averaging 1.6.The Grizzlies are 2-3 on the road. Montana ranks third in the Big Sky with 37.7 rebounds per game led by Laolu Oke averaging 8.5.Weber State averages 74.2 points, 5.0 more per game than the 69.2 Montana allows. Montana averages 17.1 more points per game (76.2) than Weber State gives up (59.1).The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Steven Verplancken Jr. is shooting 40.3% from beyond the arc with 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Wildcats, while averaging 12.4 points. Dillon Jones is shooting 46.0% and averaging 15.2 points over the past 10 games for Weber State.Aanen M...

Chicago State visits Cal Baptist following Daniels’ 32-point outing

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Chicago State Cougars (7-10) at Cal Baptist Lancers (7-4, 1-1 WAC)Riverside, California; Wednesday, 10 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lancers -11; over/under is 131.5BOTTOM LINE: Cal Baptist plays the Chicago State Cougars after Dominique Daniels Jr. scored 32 points in Cal Baptist’s 73-70 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.The Lancers have gone 5-3 at home. Cal Baptist has a 2-4 record against opponents over .500.The Cougars are 3-4 on the road. Chicago State leads the DI Independent with 9.9 assists. Wesley Cardet Jr. paces the Cougars with 2.7.Cal Baptist scores 70.4 points per game, 0.1 fewer points than the 70.5 Chicago State gives up. Chicago State averages 5.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than Cal Baptist gives up.TOP PERFORMERS: Daniels is averaging 18.6 points for the Lancers. Brantly Stevenson is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Cal Baptist.Cardet is scoring 18.5 points per game and averaging 4.9 rebou...

Couisnard and Oregon host USC

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

USC Trojans (6-5) at Oregon Ducks (8-3)Eugene, Oregon; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Oregon plays the USC Trojans after Jermaine Couisnard scored 27 points in Oregon’s 84-70 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes.The Ducks are 6-0 on their home court. Oregon is ninth in the Pac-12 with 8.7 offensive rebounds per game led by N’Faly Dante averaging 6.0.The Trojans are 1-1 on the road. USC ranks fourth in the Pac-12 shooting 34.9% from 3-point range.Oregon makes 46.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.6 percentage points higher than USC has allowed to its opponents (41.3%). USC averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 6.8 per game Oregon gives up.The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.TOP PERFORMERS: Brennan Rigsby is shooting 44.1% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Ducks, while averaging 8.3 points. Couisnard is shooti...

Portland State takes on Eastern Washington following overtime win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:59:55 GMT

Portland State Vikings (9-3) at Eastern Washington Eagles (4-7)Cheney, Washington; Thursday, 9 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Portland State visits the Eastern Washington Eagles followingPortland State’s 75-72 overtime victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs.The Eagles are 2-0 on their home court. Eastern Washington is seventh in the Big Sky with 7.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Cedric Coward averaging 1.5.The Vikings are 4-2 in road games. Portland State scores 73.8 points while outscoring opponents by 6.9 points per game.Eastern Washington averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, 1.8 more made shots than the 6.8 per game Portland State allows. Portland State averages 73.8 points per game, 0.6 fewer than the 74.4 Eastern Washington allows.The Eagles and Vikings face off Thursday for the first time in conference play this season.TOP PERFORMERS: Coward is averaging 11.6 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Eagles. Jake Kyman is averaging 11.6 points over the past 10 games for Eastern Wa...