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American 73, Cowboys 56The Edmonton Oilers made several big additions this offseason only under the guidance of President Jeff Jackson, and now he sat down to grade the team's new additions. Edmonton lost some big players like Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, but added some cheaper players like Vasili Podkolzin, Ty Emberson, and more that are providing great value. Speaking to Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic, Oilers president Jeff Jackson specifically mentioned those two young players as some incredible contributors this year, specifically mentioning the work ethic and underrated success of Podkolzin. - Jeff Jackson Oilers President Jeff Jackson Praises Vasili Podkolzin, Ty Emberson, Jeff Skinner in new interview The two younger Oilers are becoming fan favourites for their hard-working play, and it's interesting to hear Jackson give Jeff Skinner a vote of confidence too. Ty Emberson maybe hasn't lived up to the original expectations of breakout season, but he's visibly improved in his time in Edmonton already, and he'll only continue to improve. If Bouchard misses time with injury, Emberson could play on the first pair . Vasili Podkolzin is becoming a major fan favourite for his dogged work-ethic and great support play alongside Leon Draisaitl. Podkolzin hasn't scored much considering his deployment, but Leon Draisaitl himself has insisted he's a perfect linemate to have . Podkolzin is often seen as the first player on the ice at practice and the last one off, something that makes a great impression on everyone. Jeff Skinner only has 5 goals and 11 points in 29 games this season, a big disappointment after fans thought he could score at a 40 goal pace again in Edmonton. Knoblauch has seemingly put Skinner in his doghouse with only bottom-six minutes , but apparently by Jackson's comments, they may actually like Skinner in that spot and crating offence from the third line. Jeff Jackson has an incredibly unique situation ship with these select players, whom he acquired before hiring his general manager Stan Bowman. Thankfully, they've been great players for the Oilers so far, and Podkolzin and Emberson seem to have long futures with the team. This article first appeared on Oilers Daily and was syndicated with permission.A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and prevent an artificial intelligence "dictatorship" is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker's ongoing shift into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year alleging it had betrayed its founding aims as a nonprofit research lab benefiting the public good rather than pursuing profits. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. The world's richest man, whose companies include Tesla, SpaceX and social media platform X, last year started his own rival AI company, xAI. Musk says it faces unfair competition from OpenAI and its close business partner Microsoft, which has supplied the huge computing resources needed to build AI systems such as ChatGPT. “OpenAI and Microsoft together exploiting Musk’s donations so they can build a for-profit monopoly, one now specifically targeting xAI, is just too much,” says Musk's filing that alleges the companies are violating the terms of Musk’s foundational contributions to the charity. OpenAI is filing a response Friday opposing Musk’s requested order, saying it would cripple OpenAI’s business and mission to the advantage of Musk and his own AI company. A hearing is set for January before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland. At the heart of the dispute is a 2017 internal power struggle at the fledgling startup that led to Altman becoming OpenAI's CEO. Musk also wanted the job, according to emails revealed as part of the court case, but grew frustrated after two other OpenAI co-founders said he would hold too much power as a major shareholder and chief executive if the startup succeeded in its goal to achieve better-than-human AI known as artificial general intelligence , or AGI. Musk has long voiced concerns about how advanced forms of AI could threaten humanity. “The current structure provides you with a path where you end up with unilateral absolute control over the AGI," said a 2017 email to Musk from co-founders Ilya Sutskever and Greg Brockman. “You stated that you don't want to control the final AGI, but during this negotiation, you've shown to us that absolute control is extremely important to you.” In the same email, titled “Honest Thoughts,” Sutskever and Brockman also voiced concerns about Altman's desire to be CEO and whether he was motivated by “political goals.” Altman eventually succeeded in becoming CEO, and has remained so except for a period last year when he was fired and then reinstated days later after the board that ousted him was replaced. OpenAI published the messages Friday in a blog post meant to show its side of the story, particularly Musk's early support for the idea of making OpenAI a for-profit business so it could raise money for the hardware and computer power that AI needs. It was Musk, through his wealth manager Jared Birchall, who first registered “Open Artificial Technologies Technologies, Inc.”, a public benefit corporation, in September 2017. Then came the “Honest Thoughts” email that Musk described as the “final straw.” “Either go do something on your own or continue with OpenAI as a nonprofit,” Musk wrote back. OpenAI said Musk later proposed merging the startup into Tesla before resigning as the co-chair of OpenAI's board in early 2018. Musk didn't immediately respond to emailed requests for comment sent to his companies Friday. Asked about his frayed relationship with Musk at a New York Times conference last week, Altman said he felt “tremendously sad” but also characterized Musk’s legal fight as one about business competition. “He’s a competitor and we’re doing well,” Altman said. He also said at the conference that he is “not that worried” about the Tesla CEO’s influence with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI said Friday that Altman plans to make a $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to improve their relationships with the incoming administration. —————————— The Associated Press and OpenAI have a licensing and technology agreement allowing OpenAI access to part of the AP’s text archives.Record worker permits issued in 2024 as companies look to fill positions
In a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of the city, a dispute has erupted over the alleged inauspicious nature of a house owned by renowned novelist Qiong Yao. The neighbor, who has chosen to remain anonymous, claims that the house is a 'haunted house' and brings bad luck to the entire neighborhood. This accusation has sparked a debate among the residents and has drawn widespread attention from the public.Vincent Li is the Founding Partner at Adaverse, a Venture Capital firm based in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Adaverse supports blockchain founders in Africa through funding, mentorship, and technology. In this Interview with Nairametrics, Vincent explains the promising landscape of the Web 3 space in Africa next year while sharing the exploits of Adaverse within the African Web 3 ecosystem. Related Stories Meet the Nigerian founders of top African Crypto Exchanges Hamster Kombat turns down venture capital firms to protect 300 million user base Nairametrics: We learned from our findings that Adaverse plans to invest in 300 African blockchain startups in three years. How has that gone so far and is the accelerator still focused on that target? Vincent Li: Supporting African Web3 startups and founders remains Adaverse’s long-term vision. However, the macroeconomic environment has significantly impacted the Web3 and tech startup ecosystem in Africa. Having invested in approximately 40 African Web3 startups across the continent, we recognize the need for patience as we await market growth and founder development in this sector. Our commitment extends beyond the initial three-year timeline. Nairametrics: How does Adaverse evaluate viable African Web 3 solutions? What key things does the accelerator look out for before committing its funds? Vincent Li: Beyond technical innovation, we prioritize founders who leverage blockchain and Web3 technologies to address real-world challenges. We view blockchain technology as a powerful tool for enhancing transparency and building trust across various sectors. Our ideal founders combine deep sector expertise with an openness to embrace Web3 solutions. Nairametrics: Adaverse operates in China, the Middle East, and Africa. As the lead founder who personally led investments in 60 Web 3 startups. What can you say about the trajectory of Web 3 in the African market in terms of opportunities for builders and investors? Vincent Li: Africa presents unique leapfrogging opportunities, similar to how the continent bypassed laptops for widespread smartphone adoption. We’re seeing this pattern repeat with Web3 solutions being adopted as first-choice technologies across various sectors. For instance, our portfolio company House Africa is revolutionizing land registration in Nigeria by implementing Web3 technology, moving directly from paper records to digital on-chain verification. While numerous opportunities exist across sectors, investors should maintain realistic expectations regarding return timing. Nairametrics: Adaverse has a strong partnership with the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. Are all Adaverse Portfolio companies required to integrate Cardano blockchain products? Is it a deal breaker? Vincent Li: No, it’s not mandatory. While we provide comprehensive support and resources to our portfolio companies, we respect their autonomy in choosing technology solutions. If founders determine that alternative blockchain solutions better serve their business needs, we fully support those decisions. Nairametrics: As an Investor in the African Web 3 space with several portfolio companies in Nigeria. Did your perception of the Nigerian market change following the spat between Nigerian authorities and Binance, which led to the detention of one of their executives for seven months? Vincent Li: We remain optimistic about blockchain and Web3 technology adoption in Africa, particularly for its potential to enhance transparency and trust. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between blockchain technology with its problem-solving applications and cryptocurrency’s potential misuse for money laundering. Nairametrics: Any big prospects for the African Web 3 space in 2025? What kind of Web 3 products do you think are the next big thing in Africa as an investor? Vincent Li: We anticipate significant developments in 2025, particularly regarding regulatory frameworks in Nigeria. The next wave of innovation will likely focus on on-chain data solutions across various sectors, enhancing transparency and trust. We expect growth in DeFi addressing financial inclusion, GameFi creating new revenue streams, and stablecoins solving payment challenges. The mobile-first nature of African markets positions the continent as a key hub for blockchain innovation, particularly in gaming and decentralized finance.
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Percentages: FG .441, FT .682. 3-Point Goals: 6-28, .214 (Mayock 2-8, G.Jones 1-2, Daniels 1-3, Nausadis 1-3, Iturbe 1-6, Ball 0-1, Stephens 0-2, Rogers 0-3). Team Rebounds: 8. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 1 (Michaels). Turnovers: 14 (Stephens 5, Iturbe 3, Nausadis 3, Daniels, Samuels, Whittaker). Steals: 11 (Stephens 4, Daniels 2, G.Jones, Mayock, Rogers, Samuels). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .333, FT .808. 3-Point Goals: 1-9, .111 (Carillo 1-5, Santiago 0-1, Moya 0-3). Team Rebounds: 9. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 2 (Hernandez 2). Turnovers: 20 (Carillo 5, Davila 3, Matos 3, Rodriguez 3, Moya 2, Santiago 2, C.Martinez, Hernandez). Steals: 9 (Carillo 3, Davila 2, Rodriguez 2, Moya, Santiago). Technical Fouls: None. .
Recently, a controversy has arisen surrounding the disposal of winter school uniforms by cutting them into pieces at some schools in the district. This practice has been criticized as wasteful and environmentally unfriendly, as it results in the generation of a significant amount of fabric waste. In response to the public outcry, the Education Bureau has issued a statement acknowledging the situation and assuring the public that an investigation is currently underway to address the issue.
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