Day: January 28, 2023

Internet Of Things

Memphis Grizzlies Scorekeeper Accused Of Posting Fraudulent Stats For Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Fadeaway World

By Orlando Silva The Memphis Grizzlies are now involved in a new controversy around the NBA. The Memphis Grizzlies are in the eye of the storm once again as their scorekeeper has been accused of posting inflating numbers for Jaren Jackson Jr., a solid candidate to win the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award. This situation started on Reddit after user “AdMassive6666” alleged that they found something fishy in the way the Grizzlies report Jackson’s stats, starting a huge situation that went beyond Reddit, made it to social media and it’s now being investigated by the NBA itself. The reason … Read More “Memphis Grizzlies Scorekeeper Accused Of Posting Fraudulent Stats For Jaren Jackson Jr.”

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ESPN Analyst Has Message For Bengals Fans Talking Trash

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The Spun

By Daniel Bates ESPN’s Ryan Clark has a warning for the good folks of Cincinnati heading into their AFC Championship bout with the Chiefs. Taking to Twitter Saturday, the former Steelers safety addressed all the trash talk when it comes to Kansas City and Arrowhead. Sharing: “The city of Cincinnati better chill out with all of this taunting of Kansas City! Sometimes, you get what you ask for!” Others gave their thoughts in Clark’s mentions. “The paternity test declaration? I was like okayyyy. That’s an interesting choice,” laughed Elle Duncan. “If I hadn’t actually driven thru Cincinnati a cou… Read More “ESPN Analyst Has Message For Bengals Fans Talking Trash”

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Confectionery firm turns vegan to avoid Brexit checks

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Relaxnews

By PAUL ELLIS / AFP Following Brexit, confectioner Pecan Deluxe Candy soon discovered that British operations were plagued by costly new red tape on exports of animal-derived products. Its solution? Go vegan. Following Brexit, confectioner Pecan Deluxe Candy soon discovered that British operations were plagued by costly new red tape on exports of animal-derived products. Its solution? Go vegan. The US-owned firm — which provides food brands with sweet confection like cake toppings and cookie dough — scrapped butter and eggs in favour of plant-based alternatives that require no checks at the … Read More “Confectionery firm turns vegan to avoid Brexit checks”

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College Football Reacts To Dylan Raiola’s Major Visit

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The Spun

By Daniel Bates Five-star QB and son of longtime NFL center Dominic Raiola, Dylan Raiola reportedly took a visit to one of the top teams in the country on Saturday. According to Yahoo Sports’ Adam Gorney, the Chandler, Arizona native is scheduled to visit Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans this weekend. The college football World reacted to the news on social media. “USC,” a fan replied. “He must’ve realized Nebraska isn’t getting him to the NFL. Stupidly decommitted from OSU (why would he do that?!), now he needs to find a place that can get him to the NFL again… before he ends up taking a n… Read More “College Football Reacts To Dylan Raiola’s Major Visit”

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The girl in the desert

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NJ.com

Katie Horn woke to a hushed voice with a thick Eastern European accent the night she was kidnapped. “Katherine … Katherine,” the woman said. “It’s time for your discharge.” Katie, then 14, scanned her room at Carrier Clinic in Montgomery Township. It was not yet 4 a.m. Still dark. Nobody gets out of the psychiatric unit in the middle of the night, she thought. The woman led Katie down the hallway to a padded room that locked from the outside. The air was thick and pungent, like a broom closet full of cleaning chemicals. Inside, a man and woman Katie had never seen before spoke quickly and forc… Read More “The girl in the desert”

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Students are using ChatGPT to do their homework. Should schools ban AI tools, or embrace them?

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Euronews (English)

Is the end of homework near? As new powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT take the Internet by storm, teachers concerned with AI-driven cheating are questioning their teaching and assessment methods. ChatGPT, the most powerful AI language model ever developed by the company OpenAI, is capable of generating natural-sounding text on demand, including in a specific style or in several languages, in just a few seconds. The quality of the copy it produces is sufficient to impress teachers in secondary and higher education, and even researchers. “Young or not, we are all amazed at… Read More “Students are using ChatGPT to do their homework. Should schools ban AI tools, or embrace them?”

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Nick Sirianni’s introduction to ‘pro’ football: Checks bounced, coaches quit, and players boycotted

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

PHILADELPHIA — The starting quarterback quit during the fourth quarter of the season opener, the coaches walked out a few weeks later after their checks bounced, and the turf was so thin that it felt like concrete. This — the inaugural season of an indoor football league — was Nick Sirianni’s introduction to professional football, where the players made $300 if they won and $200 if they didn’t. And that’s if the checks cleared. “Calling it ‘professional’ is using that term very loosely,” said Dan Larlham, who became the quarterback for the Canton Legends when the starter said he had had enough… Read More “Nick Sirianni’s introduction to ‘pro’ football: Checks bounced, coaches quit, and players boycotted”

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Liverpool Records & Statistics – Most Goals, Biggest Wins, Record Transfers & More

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90min (EN)

By reena mmsport & Ali Rampling Liverpool football club: 127-years-old, 18 league titles, nine European triumphs and seven FA Cups. It’s a pretty rich history, and here are all the facts and figures you need to know. Most Appearances: Ian Callaghan – 857 (1959-1978) Callaghan was part of the glorious Liverpool side that won promotion to the First Division under Bill Shankly in 1962 – and then won the league title two years later. In a career spanning 21 years, the midfielder was only booked once. Most Goals: Ian Rush – 346 (1980-1987, 1988-1996) Liverpool plucked Rush from Chester City, and th… Read More “Liverpool Records & Statistics – Most Goals, Biggest Wins, Record Transfers & More”

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Paolo Banchero Reveals Which NBA Stars Have Helped Him The Most During Rookie Season

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Fadeaway World

By Nico Martinez Paolo Banchero reveals how ‘Duke brotherhood’ is alive and well in the NBA. Magic rookie Paolo Banchero is already one of the NBA’s most elite basketball players. For the Magic, he’s averaging 20.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists on 43.9% shooting and has been a borderline All-Star all season long. According to Paolo, he’s had a warm welcome to the NBA and feels at home in this league despite having so little experience. But he’s also had some help along the way, most notably from his fellow Duke brothers. In a recent chat with Basketball News, the Magic star revealed wh… Read More “Paolo Banchero Reveals Which NBA Stars Have Helped Him The Most During Rookie Season”

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Indigenous land rights help protect Brazil’s forests

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Relaxnews

By mel/jhb/md Territories in Brazil’s fragmented Atlantic Forest where Indigenous peoples enjoy secure land rights have seen measurably less deforestation than similar areas in which land tenure is weak or non-existent, researchers reported Thursday. Territories in Brazil’s fragmented Atlantic Forest where Indigenous peoples enjoy secure land rights have seen measurably less deforestation than similar areas in which land tenure is weak or non-existent, researchers reported Thursday. The findings, published in the journal PNAS Nexus, are the first to quantify the benefits of enhanced Indigenous… Read More “Indigenous land rights help protect Brazil’s forests”