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Saturday, March 7, 2015

How will scholarship reductions impact Syracuse basketball's pursuit of big ...

Syracuse, N.Y. The NCAA's decision to dock the Syracuse basketball team three scholarships a year for the next four years will have a major impact on the program.

The scholarship reductions were just one part of the NCAA's sanctions against the Syracuse basketball program for a variety of violations, including academic improprieties and violations of the school's drug policy. The NCAA handed down its decision on Friday.

The NCAA limits schools to just 13 men's basketball scholarships per year. The NCAA's penalties would force Syracuse to keep its number of scholarship players to 10 starting with the 2015-16 season and the next three years after that.

In its decision, the NCAA did indicate that Syracuse can put off the scholarship reductions by a year in the case of any student-athletes that have a financial agreement with the university. That would include Syracuse's four recruits in the class of 2015. All four Malachi Richardson, Tyler Lydon, Moustapha Diagne and Frank Howard have signed letters of intent with Syracuse.

As it now stands, Syracuse is at the 13-scholarship limit for next year.

That means Syracuse's recruitment of Thomas Bryant, a highly-regarded player in the 2015 class, is all but over. Bryant, a 6-9 center from Rochester, has yet to make his decision. Syracuse would not be able to get a waiver of the scholarship reduction to bring him in. As a result, Syracuse would need four players to leave in order to sign Bryant.

Therefore, Syracuse's four-year period of scholarship reductions will begin with the 2016-17.

If no current or incoming players leave the SU program, the NCAA's scholarship reduction would leave Syracuse with 11 scholarship players in 2016-17 season. Syracuse already has a verbal commitment from Matthew Moyer, a 6-7 forward from Ohio, in the 2016 class, but Moyer is unsigned. The scholarship reductions probably mean Syracuse's pursuit of 2016 recruit Tyus Battle is over.

After the 2016-17 season, Syracuse will lose current players Dajuan Coleman, Tyler Roberson, Ron Patterson, B.J. Johnson and Chinonso Obokoh. Syracuse's next big recruiting year could be the 2017 class.

Source: http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/03/how_will_scholarship_reductions_impact_syracuse_basketballs_pursuit_of_high-impa.html

Friday, March 6, 2015

Daylight Savings Time 2015: When is It and Why are Lawmakers Trying to Lose It?

First Posted: Mar 01, 2015 10:57 AM EST

PLANTATION, FL - MARCH 06: Howard Brown repairs a clock at Brown?s Old Time Clock Shop March 6, 2007 in Plantation, Florida. This year day light savings time happens three weeks early and some people fear that it could cause some computer and gadget glitches. (Photo : Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Twice a year, we either wake up an hour earlier or an hour later than expected. Don't get caught off guard this time when Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8.

When local standard time hits 2 a.m. on Sunday, clocks will turn forward one hour in the long held tradition signaling spring has arrived. Aside from Hawaii, Arizona, and all island United States territories, most of the country "springs forward" as an energy-saving measure that dates back to 1966 when the Uniform Time Act was implemented.

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While parties like the California Energy Commission contend small amounts of saved energy add up to big savings, U.S. lawmakers aren't convinced DST benefits outweigh the costs.

Rep. Elizabeth Scott (R - WA) recently told a House committee that biannual time switches are lead to health problems and accidents due to a lack of sleep. Last week, Idaho House Majority Leader Mike Moyle (R-ID) introduced a bill that would eliminated the state's observance of DST because it is a "disruption to families, businesses and individuals."

Sen. Cliff Pirtle's (R- NM) proposal has DST in effect year-round. The state's Senate Public Affairs Committee voted 5-1 last Thursday to advance Pirtle's bill.

DST was first embraced during World War I when extended daylight helped conserve coal. It was continuously praised throughout the decades as a cost-saving measure, though Tufts University lecturer Michael Downing refutes the claim, saying it's a commercialized measure that's good for retail and bad for energy.

"This standardized time change was no favor to farmers, who now had an hour less of morning light to milk their cows and get their goods ready for maker, let alone for commuters or children waiting for school buses in the dark," Downing said.

Some people complain about losing sleep while others will be grateful for the extra daylight. Eight months later, they will bask in the extra slumber and be more cautious drivers when the sun sets an hour earlier. In some ways it balances out, but not because small amounts of energy are being saved.

"So today we have eight months of daylight savings and only four months of standard time," Downing said. "Can you tell me which time I the standard?"

Source: http://www.latinospost.com/articles/54344/20150301/daylight-savings-time-2015-when-is-it-and-why-are-lawmakers-trying-to-lose-it.htm

Why Is Katie Hopkins Attacking Kelly Clarkson?

Katie Hopkins and Kelly Clarkson are still at odds with each other. The British opinionated columnist just cannot keep her mouth shut, and has now continued with why she is so against Clarkson gaining so much weight.

Many of the singers fans have stood up for her weight gain, which she said happened during pregnancy. However, Hopkins soon hit back saying that it was just a cute name for something thats not very nice. Last month, the writer and reality TV show star took to Twitter to ask if Kelly had eaten her backing singers after Kelly made one of her first appearances since giving birth to her daughter.

We give fat really cute names, dont we? We have baby weight, puppy fat, love handles, muffin top, chunky monkey. Ultimately these are all nice names for something thats not very nice.

The Evening Standard reports that Katie went on to say that it was not baby weight, but carrot cake. It is hurtful comments like these that lead to many celebrities trying fad diets to lose the weight quickly.

During her pregnancy, Kellys weight gain had been a matter of concern. She had said that she was fed up with the way that she felt, and that she refused to go outside unless she really needed to. Many fans expected Hopkins comments about her weight to affect the singer during her marketing activities.

However, Clarkson has taken the higher road. Rather than feel hurt, she took to Twitter to ask who Katie Hopkins was. Kelly has been took focused on promoting her new album to even care about the womans comments. Huffington Post reported that she did not even know comments were made about her until Heat magazine told her about them.

This is not the first time that Katie Hopkins has given her opinion without being asked. She is regularly vocal on Twitter, attacking various people. Most recently, she attacked Eastenders actor Danny Dyer when he announced his engagement. Unlike Clarkson, Danny decided to hit back and it did not end so well.

Katie attacked due to Dyers girlfriend proposing, saying that it was the wrong way round. However, Dyer hit back saying that he would have paid her a compliment if he could have thought of one. He continued to post photos to attack the opinionated writer.

Oi @MrDDyer boy, who bought the ring? Presumably your bird had to fund her own diamonds too given you gave up your Crown Jewels saying yes?

Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) March 2, 2015

The mother of two has a habit of attacking others, especially celebrities. One thing is for certain, she never apologizes. In fact, she can often make things worse, which is what she is doing while attacking Kelly Clarkson. Rather than stop at calling her fat, Katie Hopkins went on to say that people supporting the singer are doing it because they like to have a fat friend to feel slimmer.

Youre supporting Kelly Clarkson because everybody likes to have a fat friend, because the great thing about a fat friend is it makes you feel slimmer.

[Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images]

Source: http://www.inquisitr.com/1901402/why-is-katie-hopkins-attacking-kelly-clarkson/

Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle Actor Daniel von Bargen Dies at 64

Character actor Daniel von Bargen, who appeared on Seinfeldand Malcolm in the Middle, died Sunday in Montgomery, Ohio, after a long illness, Variety reports. He was 64 and had been battling unspecified health problems for the past five years.See other celebrities we've lost this yearBorn in Cincinnati, von Bargen studied drama at Purdue University and went on to have a lengthy acting career with roles on the stage and screen. Most notably, he played Mr. Kruger, the boss of George Costanza (Jason Alexander) on Seinfeld, as well as veteran Edwin Spangler, who was in charge of the cadets at Marlin Academy, on Malcolm in the Middle.Von Bargen had also appeared on The West Wing, All My Children, NYPD Blue and The X-Files, and played Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the 1995 HBO biopic Truman. His film credits included The Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia and O, Brother Where Art Thou?.View original Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle Actor Daniel von Bargen Dies at 64 at TVGuide.comOther Links From TVGuide.com

Source: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/ZZ/20150305/News/303059999

'Avengers Age of Ultron' Cast News, Latest Rumors: Chris Evans Talks Captain ...

ByArvin Donguines , Christian Post Contributor

March 5, 2015|8:20 am

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Chris Evans as Captain America in Avengers: Age of Ultron

"Avengers: Age of Ultron" cast member Chris Evans, who plays Captain America in the Marvel superhero film, shared some insights about the development of his patriotic superhero character in the upcoming installment.

When asked about suiting up as Captain America, Evans said he was "very comfortable" after playing the role several times.

"You know, the first movie you're terrified," he told IGN. "The second one you're just intimidated because there's so many great people, but by Captain America 2 you really start hitting your stride and feeling like you're making some core progress with the character. And you get a little more comfortable speaking up when you have opinions."

"It's hard to give too much individual attention to your own plotline in a movie like this. They still give good hurdles to jump, but it's almost ... I'm very excited for Cap 3," the 33-year-old actor admitted.

The actor meanwhile teased Joss Whedon's plan on stepping up the character in terms of fighting abilities.

"The first Captain America, he's just strong. In Avengers it was still, in my opinion, a little bit 'punch, punch, kick, kick.' It's fine but, you know, you can't just be Jason Bourne," he said. "I don't wanna take a step back, so we gotta make sure that he's continuing training. His fight style needs to advance a little bit. I don't wanna go full Bruce Lee but there needs to be more than just haymakers and fun kicks."

After "Avengers: Age of Ultron," which is slated to open in theaters May 1, 2015, Chris Evan's Captain America is set to appear in "Captain America: Civil War" with Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man, among others.

Source: http://www.christianpost.com/news/avengers-age-of-ultron-cast-news-update-chris-evans-talks-captain-america-135074/

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Airliner Skids Off Snowy Runway At LaGuardia Airport

A few passengers were injured when an airliner skidded off the runway at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Thursday. A snow storm is disrupting air travel in the region.

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Source: http://www.npr.org/2015/03/05/391041900/airliner-skids-off-snowy-runway-at-laguardia-airport

Nia Amey: 5 Things To Know About The Mother Of Chris Brown's Love Child

Chris Brownnow has two very important girls in his life his 9-month-old baby girl and her mother Nia Amey! But who exactly is Nia and how did this all happen?! We are breaking down everything there is to know aboutthe babys mother!

Nia Amey is one busy lady! Not only does she have baby, but she has two jobs and shes a student!She is also weirdly connected to Chris Browns long time girlfriend Karrueche Tran and her BFF Christina Milian find out how!

Nia Amey: Chris Browns Babys Mother 5 Things To Know About Her

1) NiaGonzalez, who goes by Nia Amey, is the mother Chris Browns9-month-old daughter. She and Chris are not together romantically, but theyve been friends for several years. And theyre currently on good terms with each other, TMZ reported on March 4.

2) Sheis a 31-year-old model fromCorpus Christi, Texas. She is 54 and 125 pounds, according to her modeling profile. Although her profile states she does not shoot in the n**e, hermany modeling photosare pretty scandalousand feature minimal clothing.

Chris Browns Baby Daughter: Her NameRevealed

3) She is good friends withJas Prince who is Christina Milians ex. What makes this weird is that Karrueche Tran, Chris long time girlfriend, is BFF with Christina! Jas is best friends with Nia and by association Christina knew her and wasnt one of her friends, a source explained to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

4) Nia and Karrueche are friends! An old pic showsChris on/off girlfriend, Karrueche, living it up with Niaon Instagram. Thepicture showsKarrueche and Nia leaning on each othersurrounded by a group of friends, and it was taken 22 months ago which would have been approximately 2 or 3 months before Nia gotpregnant withChris son.

5) Not only is Nia a model, but she is also a nursing student. It soundslike Nia is a busy woman! Talk about busy,she also works for Ingenious Clothing and is associatedwith the label, Y.E.M.G. Her Instagram account is:https://instagram.com/nia__________/.

Karrueche Tran On Chris Brown Breakup: Never Wants To See Him After BabyDrama

After news broke of Nia and the baby, Chris girlfriend Karrueche Tran totally dumped him on Twitter!

Not only did she publically break up with him, but our sources reveal that she want nothing to do with him EVER again!

After finding out aboutChris baby bombshell on March 3, Karrueche cant move on fast enough.

Karrueche will never forget Chris Brown but shes so over this dude, a source toldHollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. The relationship is over. She really cant do this with him anymore.

Shes removing herself from Chris Brown entirely. She doesnt care about her clothes and all the other things at his house, our source added. She never, ever wants to see him again or be in his presence. Shes absolutely disgusted by him and his deceiving and manipulative ways.

HollywoodLifers, do you think Chris shouldfight for Karrueche back or try to make things work with his babys mother Nia? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Shira Benozilio

Source: http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/03/04/nia-amey-chris-brown-baby-mother-facts-nia-gonzalez/