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Indiana State meets South Carolina Upstate in CBI Tournament

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

South Carolina Upstate Spartans (16-15, 10-8 Big South) vs. Indiana State Sycamores (22-12, 13-7 MVC)Daytona Beach, Florida; Saturday, 11 a.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Indiana State Sycamores play the South Carolina Upstate Spartans in the College Basketball Invitational.The Sycamores’ record in MVC play is 13-7, and their record is 9-5 against non-conference opponents. Indiana State ranks fifth in the MVC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 69.3 points while holding opponents to 42.5% shooting.The Spartans are 10-8 against Big South teams. South Carolina Upstate is 1-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 12.7 turnovers per game.TOP PERFORMERS: Courvoisier McCauley is scoring 15.7 points per game and averaging 5.6 rebounds for the Sycamores. Cooper Neese is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Indiana State.Jordan Gainey is shooting 39.9% and averaging 15.2 points for the Spartans. Justin Bailey is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers o...

North Texas and Sam Houston play in NIT

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

Sam Houston Bearkats (26-7, 14-4 WAC) at North Texas Mean Green (27-7, 16-4 C-USA)Denton, Texas; Sunday, 4 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The North Texas Mean Green and the Sam Houston Bearkats play in the National Invitation Tournament.The Mean Green’s record in C-USA play is 16-4, and their record is 11-3 against non-conference opponents. North Texas leads college basketball giving up just 55.6 points per game while holding opponents to 39.5% shooting.The Bearkats are 14-4 against WAC opponents. Sam Houston is ninth in the WAC scoring 72.7 points per game and is shooting 45.8%.TOP PERFORMERS: Tylor Perry is averaging 16.9 points for the Mean Green. Abou Ousmane is averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds over the last 10 games for North Texas.Qua Grant is scoring 14.2 points per game and averaging 4.1 rebounds for the Bearkats. Donte Powers is averaging 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds over the last 10 games for Sam Houston.LAST 10 GAMES: Mean Green: 8-2, averaging 69.3 points, 31.6 rebound...

Stetson squares off against Milwaukee in CBI Tournament matchup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

Milwaukee Panthers (21-11, 14-6 Horizon League) vs. Stetson Hatters (17-13, 12-6 ASUN)Daytona Beach, Florida; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EDTBOTTOM LINE: The Stetson Hatters and the Milwaukee Panthers play in the College Basketball Invitational.The Hatters are 12-6 against ASUN opponents and 5-7 in non-conference play. Stetson has a 3-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.The Panthers are 14-6 against Horizon League opponents. Milwaukee is 9-7 in games decided by 10 or more points.TOP PERFORMERS: Jalen Blackmon is averaging 15.2 points for the Hatters. Stephan D. Swenson is averaging 10.2 points over the last 10 games for Stetson.BJ Freeman is shooting 40.1% and averaging 17.4 points for the Panthers. Kentrell Pullian is averaging 11.4 points over the last 10 games for Milwaukee.LAST 10 GAMES: Hatters: 6-4, averaging 79.4 points, 31.6 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 47.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.5 points per game.Pant...

Serbia and Kosovo in high-stakes EU-mediated talks

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

OHRID, North Macedonia (AP) — Western officials are hoping for progress this weekend in EU-mediated talks between Serbia and Kosovo’s leaders, in a new attempt to ease decades of tensions between the Balkan wartime foes and solve one of Europe’s longest standing disputes.Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti are to meet on Saturday at North Macedonia’s lakeside resort of Ohrid. They tentatively agreed last month to the wording of an 11-point EU plan to normalize relations following the neighbors’ 1998-1999 war and Kosovo’s declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008.Both countries hope to join the European Union one day, and have been told they must first mend their relations.Solving the dispute has become more important as war rages in Ukraine and fears mount that Russia could try to stir instability in the volatile Balkans where it holds historic influence.“This is the time for the leaders of Kosovo, Serbia, and of the...

Nigeria electing governors after disputed presidential vote

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Millions of Nigerians are headed back to the polls Saturday as Africa’s most populous nation holds gubernatorial elections amid tensions after last month’s disputed presidential vote.New governors are being chosen for 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states as the opposition continues to reject the victory of President-elect Bola Tinubu from the West African nation’s ruling party. On Friday, armed security forces were seen patrolling the streets across the states where elections were to be held.“Ahead of the elections, the security situation across the country appears tense, with reports of violence, kidnap and assassination in several states,” Situation Room, a coalition of civil society groups, said in a statement.Observers have said that the presidential vote was peaceful for the most part, but there are still fears of attacks in many parts of Nigeria where armed groups often carry out violent killings, such as in the northwest and in the southeast...

Daily horoscope for March 18, 2023

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Aquarius.Happy Birthday for Saturday, March 18, 2023:You’re resilient, courageous and always on the move. You have a lot of physical and emotional strength to keep going. You amaze others. This year is the first year of a new nine-year cycle, which means you’re ready for new beginnings, adventures and major changes. Stay light on your feet!ARIES(March 21-April 19) ★★★★Interactions with friends and groups will be rewarding and upbeat; nevertheless, there will be a surprise. You might meet someone unusual, or someone might catch you off guard. Trust your research and innovative ideas today. Tonight: Secrets!TAURUS(April 20-May 20) ★★★Although relations with bosses, parents and people in authority will be positive today, at the same time, you might be caught off guard, or they might surprise you. Know this. Meanwhile, someone younger than you might have a clever idea worth your co...

Miss Manners: When I picked up the tab for a stranger, I didn’t know what I was getting into

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I grew up in an all-military community. My husband and I are not rich, but we made a vow to always pay the restaurant bill for men or women in military uniforms who are dining at the same time with us.The last time, there were six military members in line to pay as we waited for our table. We walked up and told the cashier, who was also the owner, that we would be paying their bills.I was a bit shocked at how high the bill was for only six of them but paid it anyway.After the owner rung up our credit card, he proceeded to hand over several to-go bags to one servicemember who had ordered a bunch of food for his family.We didn’t say anything, but I was upset that the owner or the person who ordered it didn’t inform us about the to-go order.Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: You’re married to my son, but I am not ‘Mom’ Advice | Miss Manners: Was it improper how the bride announced the news? Advice | ...

Dear Abby: I’m disgusted by my co-worker’s noises

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker I share an office with. We are cordial, but not friends.The problem is she chews gum most of the day with her mouth open, and occasionally pops it. The noises she makes are extremely disturbing and they disgust me. I have taken to wearing headphones and listening to music as often as possible to tune out her noises, but it feels a bit rude and isn’t practical for all day.I’m on the verge of snapping at her. Is there a kind way I can alert her of the problem without disrupting our working relationship?ABOUT TO POP OFFDEAR POP: Have a congenial chat with this co-worker and ask her to let you know when she’s going to pop in a piece of gum so you can pop on your headphones. It beats popping your cork in frustration.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: She upset her grandmother with this out-of-line fashion choice Advice | Dear Abby: His family doesn’t know we’ve been sneaking around Advice | ...

Extra sweet: Wild winter temperature swings lead to earlier maple production

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

After wild temperature swings in February, Hardwick Sugar Shack owners Joe and Megan Raskett aren’t sure how much longer the maple sugaring season will last.The Rasketts started boiling their maple syrup earlier than in the past as last month’s weather provided pristine conditions for production, with cold nights and warm days.“We’re noticing that some of the trees are starting to bud, especially some of the red maples,” Megan Raskett told the Herald on Friday. “That signals the end of the season. If the temperatures stay too warm or too cold, the sap doesn’t flow.”Optimal sap flow comes when nighttime temperatures are in the low 20s and daytime temperatures are in the 40s, according to the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association.The start of maple production season, which lasts four to six weeks, varies in the Bay State. In the eastern part of Massachusetts, it typically begins in mid to late February, while the central and western regions usually start boiling in the first week ...

Battenfeld: Is Diana DiZoglio an effective auditor or loose cannon?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:05:31 GMT

Auditor Diana DiZoglio is heading down a treacherous political road filled with landmines and seems more bent on getting revenge on her critics and the Legislature than producing any real results.DiZoglio’s latest gambit – a plan to audit all non-disclosure agreements throughout state government – could expose the state to massive legal damages and is unlikely to win a court challenge.DiZoglio herself was subject to an NDA when she was a legislative aide and fired from her job but now her goal to audit all NDAs in state government is overly ambitious and potentially dangerous.Do people who had to sign NDAs really want lowly government bureaucrats to look into their personal lives and potentially resurrect embarrassing information that could hurt their careers?There is no way the Legislature will cooperate with her audits, assuring that she’ll lose and look ineffectual and overly political, wasting millions of dollars and producing no results.And if she goes to court she’ll probably ...