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Miss Manners: How should I have responded to a loud comment about my makeup?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: The husband of a friend remarked (shouted, actually) to me, from outside a closed bathroom door, that I wear too much makeup!Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: She was embarrassingly rude in public and then blamed it on anxiety Advice | Miss Manners: We had to give up our season tickets because of the hooters Advice | Miss Manners: Unless her house is on fire, I find the host’s behavior reprehensible Advice | Miss Manners: So now moms expect their own gifts at kids’ birthday parties? Advice | Miss Manners: Why I would never get rid of this useless item I keep tripping over I was mortified, and of course, I had not asked for his opinion.What would have been the proper response?GENTLE READER: As you were behind a closed bathroom door, the proper response was silence.If this caused him to repeat himself or increase his volume, he would only embarrass himself. Assuming that...

Got family in town for Thanksgiving? Here’s 10 new movies to watch at the box office or streaming

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Many folks have family members coming into town for Thanksgiving weekend.Do you need a good movie to watch on the couch or for a trip to the multiplex?Below are 10 new movies to watch at the holiday box office or on streaming:‘Dashing Through the Snow’Where to Watch: Disney+Newly released on streaming services is the Disney+ original comedy “Dashing Through the Snow,” following a divorced social worker named Eddie (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges) who watches his daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye) on Christmas Eve. When Eddie visits his neighbor’s house, he finds a man named Nick (Lil Rel Howery), who claims to be the real Santa. Eddie is skeptical due to a childhood incident where a mall Santa robbed his home. ‘Good Burger 2’Where to Watch: Paramount+A generation raised on Nickelodeon’s “Kenan & Kel” grew up loving the movie “Good Burger” (1997), which began as a sketch on “All That.” F...

Hawaii wins 70-61 against Northern Arizona

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

HONOLULU (AP) — JoVon McClanahan had 13 points in Hawaii’s 70-61 victory over Northern Arizona on Tuesday night.McClanahan added five assists for the Rainbow Warriors (3-0). Justin McKoy scored 11 points while shooting 5 for 11, including 0 for 4 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds. Matthue Cotton was 3-of-6 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 10 points.The Lumberjacks (2-4) were led by Trenton McLaughlin, who posted 14 points and two steals. Jayden Jackson added 13 points for Northern Arizona. In addition, Oakland Fort finished with 10 points and two steals.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Colorado State Rams face the Boston College Eagles

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Boston College Eagles (4-0) vs. Colorado State Rams (4-0)Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rams -5.5; over/under is 148BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado State Rams take on the Boston College Eagles in Kansas City, Missouri.Colorado State went 15-18 overall with an 8-5 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Rams allowed opponents to score 71.4 points per game and shoot 44.5% from the field last season.Boston College went 16-17 overall with a 6-5 record in non-conference games in the 2022-23 season. The Eagles averaged 6.3 steals, 3.5 blocks and 11.8 turnovers per game last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

New Mexico State Aggies and the Southern Illinois Salukis square off

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Southern Illinois Salukis (3-1) vs. New Mexico State Aggies (3-3)Cancun, Mexico; Wednesday, 6 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The New Mexico State Aggies will face the Southern Illinois Salukis at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico.The Aggies are 3-3 in non-conference play. New Mexico State is sixth in the CUSA scoring 72.3 points while shooting 40.8% from the field.Southern Illinois finished 23-10 overall with an 8-3 record against non-conference opponents during the 2022-23 season. The Salukis averaged 65.7 points per game while allowing opponents to score 61.4 last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Butler Bulldogs and the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls meet

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Florida Atlantic Owls (2-1) vs. Butler Bulldogs (3-1)Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The Butler Bulldogs square off against the No. 19 Florida Atlantic Owls in Orlando, Florida.Butler finished 14-18 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs averaged 12.6 assists per game on 24.1 made field goals last season.Florida Atlantic went 35-4 overall with a 24-3 record against non-conference opponents in the 2022-23 season. The Owls allowed opponents to score 65.3 points per game and shot 40.3% from the field last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Old Dominion hosts Princeton following Jenkins’ 21-point game

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Princeton Tigers (4-0) at Old Dominion Monarchs (1-2)Norfolk, Virginia; Wednesday, 4 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -3.5; over/under is 134.5BOTTOM LINE: Old Dominion faces the Princeton Tigers after Chaunce Jenkins scored 21 points in Old Dominion’s 86-77 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks.Old Dominion went 12-4 at home a season ago while going 19-12 overall. The Monarchs averaged 6.4 steals, 3.8 blocks and 10.9 turnovers per game last season.Princeton went 7-4 on the road and 23-9 overall a season ago. The Tigers averaged 75.5 points per game last season, 34.9 in the paint, 11.3 off of turnovers and 7.6 on fast breaks.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Maine visits South Florida after Placer’s 21-point game

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Maine Black Bears (3-3) at South Florida Bulls (2-1)Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -8.5; over/under is 136BOTTOM LINE: South Florida faces the Maine Black Bears after Jose Placer scored 21 points in South Florida’s 74-65 win against the Northern Iowa Panthers.South Florida went 9-9 at home last season while going 14-18 overall. The Bulls averaged 13.1 points off of turnovers, 12.6 second-chance points and 19.6 bench points last season.The Black Bears are 0-2 on the road. Maine averages 74.0 points while outscoring opponents by 7.8 points per game.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

UCLA Bruins face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-1) vs. UCLA Bruins (4-1)Honolulu; Thursday, 12 a.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: The UCLA Bruins will face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.The Bruins have a 4-1 record in non-conference play. UCLA is 0-1 in games decided by less than 4 points.Gonzaga went 31-6 overall with a 17-4 record in non-conference games during the 2022-23 season. The Bulldogs averaged 16.2 assists per game on 32.1 made field goals last season.___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.Source

Tarleton State Texans and the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners meet in San Juan Capistrano, California

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:38:45 GMT

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (3-2) vs. Tarleton State Texans (3-2)San Juan Capistrano, California; Wednesday, 5 p.m. ESTFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Texans -4; over/under is 136.5BOTTOM LINE: The Tarleton State Texans square off against the CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners in San Juan Capistrano, California.The Texans are 3-2 in non-conference play. Tarleton State is fourth in the WAC at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 68.4 points while holding opponents to 45.1% shooting.The Roadrunners are 3-2 in non-conference play. CSU Bakersfield has a 1-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.Tarleton State makes 44.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 5.5 percentage points higher than CSU Bakersfield has allowed to its opponents (39.4%). CSU Bakersfield averages 4.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.6 fewer made shots on average than the 8.8 per game Tarleton State allows.TOP PERFORMERS: Jakorie Smith is shooting 46.8% and averaging 16.2 points for the Texans. Devon B...