Doctor reveals five easy ways to limit the impact of booze on your health over ChristmasWEST LAYFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Trey Kaufman-Renn had 18 points and Myles Colvin and Camden Heide each scored 13 to lead No. 6 Purdue to an 80-45 rout of Marshall on Saturday. Colvin and Heide were making their first starts of the season for Purdue (5-1). Braden Smith, who was averaging 14.6 points, was scoreless on an 0-for-4 shooting day. Smith had a team-high nine assists. Nate Martin led Marshall (3-2) with nine points, playing 24 minutes before fouling out with several minutes left in the game. The Boilermakers shot 55% in the first half to take a 39-24 halftime lead. However, Purdue made only one field goal in the final nine minutes of the first half. Purdue picked up the intensity in the second half, leading by as many as 41 points. The Boilermakers shot 50% for the game and held the Thundering Herd to 30%. No. 10 NORTH CAROLINA 87, HAWAII 69 HONOLULU (AP) — R.J. Davis scored 14 of his 18 points in the first half and No. 10 North Carolina pulled away from Hawaii. Elliot Cadeau had 17 points on 7-of-8 shooting, Seth Trimble scored 11 of his 13 points after halftime and Ian Jackson added 11 for the Tar Heels (3-1). Davis, an All-American guard, moved into fourth place on North Carolina’s all-time career scoring list. He overtook Sam Perkins with his free throw at the 11:59 mark of the first half. Gytis Nemeiksa led Hawaii with 16 points and had 10 rebounds. Akira Jacobs made three 3-pointers and scored 13 points off the bench. Tanner Christensen had 10 points and 10 rebounds and Marcus Green added 10 points for the Rainbow Warriors (4-1). No. 15 MARQUETTE 880, GEORGIA 69 NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — David Joplin scored a career-high 29 points and made six 3-pointers, Chase Ross had 14 points and five steals, and No. 15 Marquette beat Georgia. Joplin scored five straight Marquette points to begin a 12-3 run that Stevie Mitchell capped by banking in a shot with 1:33 remaining for a 78-66 lead. Mitchell made a steal at the other end to help seal it. Ben Gold scored a career-high 14 points and Kam Jones had 10 points and seven assists for Marquette (6-0). Jones was coming off the program’s third triple-double in more than 100 seasons when he had 17 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in 36 minutes against No. 6 Purdue on Tuesday. Gold’s previous high was 12 points at UConn on Feb. 7, 2023, while Joplin’s was 28 at DePaul on Jan. 28, 2023. Blue Cain scored 17 points and Tyrin Lawrence added 15 for Georgia (5-1). Dakota Leffew had 11 and Silas Demary Jr. 10. The Bulldogs turned it over 18 times, leading to 27 points by Marquette. No. 18 CINCINNATI 81, GEORGIA TECH 58 ATLANTA (AP) — Dillon Mitchell had 14 points and 11 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and No. 18 Cincinnati beat Georgia Tech. Jizzle James and Cole Hickman also scored 14 points apiece for the Bearcats (5-0), who passed the first true test of the young season against their first major conference opponent in the Yellow Jackets of the ACC. Naithan George made three 3-pointers while scoring 13 points for Georgia Tech (2-3). Duncan Powell added 10 points, while leading scorer Baye Ndogo finished with just five points. No. 25 ILLINOIS 87, Md-Eastern Shire 40 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Will Riley scored his 19 points in the second half and No. 25 Illinois beat Maryland Eastern Shore. Kylan Boswell added 13 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 11 and Morez Johnson Jr. finished with 10 for the Illini (4-1), who shot 25% (10 for 40) from 3-point range but committed just nine turnovers. Tre White grabbed 11 rebounds and Kasparas Jakucionis seven for Illinois, which outrebounded the Hawks 59-38. Jalen Ware scored 10 points and Christopher Flippin had 10 rebounds for Maryland Eastern Shore (2-6), which had its lowest point total of the season. The team’s previous low came in 102-63 loss to Vanderbilt on Nov. 4.
MONTOGMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man who detonated a homemade explosive device outside the state attorney general's office was sentenced to nine years in federal prison on Thursday. Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert, 27, plead guilty in August to the charge of malicious use of an explosive device. Calvert admitted to constructing the bomb out of nails, firecrackers and screws, and then blowing it up outside Republican Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 24, prosecutors said. No people were hurt, and nearby buildings in downtown Montgomery were not damaged. Remnants of the bomb were not discovered until the following Monday, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Law enforcement arrested Calvert two weeks later. “Acts of violence like this one against our public institutions endanger public servants and entire communities, and they must not be tolerated,” said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland. Calvert's attorneys did not respond to an emailed request for comment on Thursday. Prosecutors said that Calvert had placed stickers reflecting a wide range of political ideologies around the area, some of which included the phrase, “Support your local antifa.” But Calvert said he does not have any “affiliation with antifa" in his plea deal.Jimmy Carter, America’s 39th president, dead at 100
Hyderabad, Nov 30 (IANS): Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on Saturday sent a legal notice to the Andhrajyothy publication demanding an unconditional apology. The notice says that the publication spread defamatory, false, and scandalous reports about him in connection with the legal proceedings initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning the Adani Group. The notice firmly rejected these claims as false and accused the newspaper of circulating malicious and misleading information about the YSRCP President. "The insinuation and further allegations purported to be sourced from the judicial proceedings in the US are clearly aimed at causing severe damage to my client’s reputation as an individual and as a head of the political party being YSRCP, and also to malign my client’s functioning as the chief minister of the state between 2019 to 2024," the notice served by Jagan's advocate read. It has slammed the publication for carrying "untruthful material with intent and prior knowledge that it would cause harm to my client's reputation seeking to allude to bribes purported to have been paid for securing such agreements and the alleged role of state government securing such contract". In fact, the notice has come in response to the report saying that the state officials were allegedly paid bribes for solar power purchases during Jagan's YSR Congress was in power. Rebutting the reports carried by the media organisation, the notice has shared the details of the power purchase agreement, saying it was an agreement amongst governments and no third party was involved in it. It explains: "The subject matter relates to the agreements amongst that parties, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and DISCOMs of Andhra Pradesh and Solar Energy Corporation of India in pursuance of the initiative by the Government of India commencing from its first communication dated 15/09/2021. "It was SECI, an instrumentality of the government of India, that had made the phenomenally beneficial offer to the government of Andhra Pradesh. The main advantages to the state owing to the offer from SECI are -- it proposes an arrangement between as GoI undertaking and state government, the tariff at which the solar power was offered was the cheapest of the rates at which the Andhra Pradesh Distribution utilities were procuring solar power till date, the offer from SECI also emphasises the Ministry of Power, GoI's special incentive of waiver of Intern-State Transmission Charges on the power purchased from SECI, which translates to an impact of around Rs 2 per unit of power," states the notice. "Can any state government upon receiving such an offer from the Government of India undertaking, that is extremely beneficial to the interests of the state, ignore or decline such an offer?" asks the notice. According to it, "if any state government were to ignore or decline such an offer, would its action not be subject to severe criticism and would motives not be attributed to such state government?" The notice explains how due and thorough process was gone through before executing the agreement. "After due process, the Council of Ministers approved the proposal on 28/10/2021, the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission conveyed their approval on 11/11/2021, the Ministry of Power, GoI, issued orders to Central Electricity Regulatory Commission on 30th November 2021, granting waiver of ISTS charges to the projects and only subsequently the Power Sale Agreement was executed on 01.12.2021 amongst the parties, the Solar Energy Corporation of India, Distribution Utilities of Andhra Pradesh and Government of Andhra Pradesh,” says the notice, adding: "Apart from these, there are no other parties to the Power Sale Agreement." The tariff that was offered for supply at Rs 2.49 per unit was the least of the tariffs at which PPAs were ever executed in Andhra Pradesh in the last 25 years for procurement of solar power or wind power, says the notice. The notice says that "without regard to the same and the totality of circumstances, including the best interests of the state which was cornerstone of decision making of my client's tenure as Chief Minister, and the decision-making by my client as head of Government, you relentlessly continue to publish news articles on Andhrajyothy.com from 21/11/2024, with the narrative that the proceedings in US Courts speak of the payment of receipt of bribe to my client." The former CM has called upon the media outlet to tender an unconditional apology to him, prominently published on the front page of the newspaper forthwith.A curious moment during the Edmonton Oilers ’ recent game against the New York Rangers has fans buzzing, with Sportsnet analysts questioning what appeared to be a heated exchange between defenseman Mattias Ekholm and forward Kasperi Kapanen . It seemed clear there was an issue, but no one seemed to understand why. The incident occurred after Kapanen registered his first assist as an Oiler, contributing to a Connor McDavid goal alongside Evan Bouchard . Instead of joining in on the celebration, Ekholm seemed to pull Kapanen aside and deliver some stern words. EDM NYR G22. November 23, 2024. Connor McDavid goal. 5-1 EDM. ?: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/UtSXJQHmpq The Sportsnet panel speculated that Ekholm might have been critiquing Kapanen for a risky play leading up to the goal. Specifically, they suggested the veteran defenseman might have seen Kapanen’s pass as a high-danger move that could have backfired. While Ekholm’s body language suggested frustration, others pointed out that the moment could easily have been misinterpreted. Was Ekholm upset, or was he offering a mix of constructive criticism and encouragement? What was clear is that Ekholm didn’t look happy. At the same time, Kapanen didn’t react with a shocked look on his face or one that suggested he was returning the sternness of the exchange. What Was The Ekholm and Kapanen Talk About? Fans on social media were split. Some believed Sportsnet was reading too much into a moment that means nothing on an otherwise great play. “It’s just as likely Ekholm was congratulating Kapanen in his own intense way,” one fan noted, adding that Ekholm’s leadership style often blends tough love with genuine support. The timing of Ekholm’s actions raised eyebrows, as it seemed odd to critique a player immediately following a successful goal. The pass itself was a beauty, one that McDavid acknowledged when he pointed to both Bouchard and Kapanen after the goal. If there was an issue, it’s logical to assume it was not on that particular offensive play. Ekholm does have a reputation as a trash-talker and a vocal leader. It’s possible he was simply ensuring that Kapanen understood that a great play doesn’t negate a questionable one from a different play or earlier in the series. If he was treating it as a coachable moment, that’s not a bad thing. Regardless of the context, the incident underscores the passion and high standards Ekholm brings to the team. We may never know what that interaction with Kapanen was really about, but the idea that these two might have a beef now feels like a stretch. Knoblauch told the media on Monday that he has been happy with Kapanen and this was a player the Oilers had an interest in before they claimed him on waivers. This article first appeared on NHL Trade Talk and was syndicated with permission.
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DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my family lost my mother, who was the rock of our family. Two weeks after that, my family started falling apart. My older brother, younger sister and I no longer speak. My brother and I got in a physical confrontation and haven’t spoken since. A year later, I suffered a massive heart attack. I was at death’s door. My doctors said it was a miracle I survived. I’m blessed to be here, but since then, not one family member has reached out. The story of my survival was all over social media and even on a few TV newscasts. My heart function is low, and I had a defibrillator implanted. I have been missing my family more and more, but I’m also afraid my heart will get broken. We have made mistakes, and I know I’m also at fault. I feel awful about what happened, but I’m hurt that no one reached out to my wife or daughter asking if I was OK or if they needed anything. I recently had some contact with my brother’s son, and we have been texting, but I have yet to hear from my brother. My family is growing with grandkids, and I would love to reconnect our families before it’s too late. Is it too late? – Estranged in Pennsylvania DEAR ESTRANGED: Maybe, maybe not. If you haven’t already, write or call your brother and make a formal apology for what happened between you. While you are at it, do the same with the rest of your family members. Tell them you are sorry, that none of you is getting any younger and you would like to be part of the family again. I can’t predict the outcome, but this would be a good start. I wish you luck. With the passage of time, people sometimes gain a better perspective. DEAR ABBY: My sister “Mary Ann” is a hoarder. She refuses all offers of assistance (physically and emotionally) to clear her home of the overwhelming amount of stuff that negatively impacts her life. Our extended family is thrilled that she has finally started to make an effort to sort through some of her “treasures.” Unfortunately, we have now become recipients of birthday and Christmas gifts, some of which are opened, used, dusty and have animal fur on them. We do not want or need these “gifts.” I sense that unloading these items on us gives Mary Ann a feeling of comfort and keeps her from making difficult decisions that will lead to truly changing her thinking related to letting go of her junk. How do we politely (and firmly) express to Mary Ann that we have no desire to receive her hoard, bit by bit, without reversing the progress she has made in attempting to address her disorder? – Unhappy Recipient in Missouri DEAR RECIPIENT: You are not going to “fix” Mary Ann. Be glad she is taking baby steps to help herself. I do not think it would be helpful to “politely express” that you have no desire to receive her hoard, bit by bit. Instead, accept the items and then quietly donate them or give them to someone who might use them. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub releases landmark white paper on achieving net-zero emissions in telecom sectorWhat is likely to be the most significant event in the history of artificial intelligence (AI) took place last Friday when OpenAI , the company behind ChatGPT, unveiled its o3 model — possibly the most powerful AI model developed to date. Though still in testing and unavailable to the public, the data shared by OpenAI prompted some commentators to declare that we’re finally witnessing the birth of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the “superintelligence” surpassing human intellect. The announcement marked the grand finale of OpenAI's 12-day AI reveal streak, aimed at cementing the company's status as the undisputed leader in artificial intelligence and reminding investors and the public not to forget it. However, one issue disrupted this streak — tech giants like Amazon and Google, also deeply invested in AI development, have no intention of letting Sam Altman ’s company dominate the field. The competition resulted in two weeks of back-to-back announcements and a flurry of new AI models from industry titans. Even though Google demonstrated its capabilities by launching the impressive Gemini 2.0 Flash version of its Gemini model, it held the title of the most advanced model on the market for just about a week — until OpenAI unveiled o3, once again tipping the scales in its favor. The o3 model is the successor to o1, which followed the lineage of GPT models. Interestingly, the skip over o2 sparked curiosity, with some speculating it was a secret model. However, OpenAI provided a more mundane explanation: the name was already taken by a well-known British telecom company and no one wanted to court unnecessary complications. 2 View gallery OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (right) presenting the new model ( Photo: OpenAI ) According to OpenAI's data, o3 is over 20% more accurate than o1 in several programming tasks. The model even outperformed OpenAI's chief scientist, Jacob Pachucki, in a programming competition. "This model is astonishing in its programming capabilities," Altman said during the system's presentation. The model also achieved exceptional results in math, physics, chemistry and biology tests. Like its predecessor, o3 is a reasoning model, meaning it rigorously checks itself before delivering an answer, performing millions of calculations, comparisons and alternative evaluations. This leads to better answers than previous-generation AI models but also adds some delay to response times. The o3 model allows users to predefine the depth of reasoning required — low, medium or high. Until now, we’ve thought of AGI as “superintelligence,” a godlike intellect, as Ian Hogarth described, that could dominate humanity or even extinguish it. OpenAI, however, has a more restrained definition of AGI: “A highly autonomous system that outperforms humans at most economically valuable work.” Even by this definition, achieving AGI remains a formidable challenge for AI. Still, according to OpenAI’s data, it’s approaching that goal. In the ARC-AGI benchmark test, which measures an AI’s ability to learn tasks it wasn’t trained on, o3 scored 87.5. While that’s not a perfect 100, it’s three times the achievement of o1. The issue with this, however, is that benchmark tests are frequently updated and an AI optimized for one test might fail another of the same type. In response, ARC-AGI test creator Francois Chollets noted that in the test’s next version, the model might only score 30, whereas an average human would score 95, simply because humans excel at adapting to new tasks. So, the path to an omniscient AI is likely still a long one. 2 View gallery Altman with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella ( Photo: JUSTIN SULLIVAN / GETTY IMAGES ) Meanwhile, o3 raises some concerning questions. Firstly, operating it at a high reasoning depth consumes enormous computational and electrical resources, casting doubt on whether any economic model could sustain it. Secondly, its predecessor, o1, already demonstrated a greater tendency to mislead humans than earlier AI generations and OpenAI must prove this trend hasn’t continued. The company claims to have developed a new approach it calls “deliberative alignment,” designed to keep the model on track. This remains to be proven if OpenAI wants to solidify its position as the AI industry leader. Get the Ynetnews app on your smartphone: Google Play : https://bit.ly/4eJ37pE | Apple App Store : https://bit.ly/3ZL7iNv Beyond its technological achievement and unprecedented economic implications, reaching the AGI milestone holds another significant meaning: from that point, OpenAI will no longer be obligated to provide Microsoft with access to its future technologies. For now, o3 will be available in two versions: a full version and a smaller version called o3 mini. The mini version is expected to be publicly available by the end of next month, with the full version to follow later. >Former President Jimmy Carter, left, and then-President Bill Clinton attend a ceremony at the Carter Center in Atlanta in August 1999, where Clinton presented Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, with Presidential Medals of Freedom.