Bismarck Public Schools went on the offensive last week before the Class AA Boys and Girls State Basketball Tournament in Bismarck. It issued a statement urging respectful fan behavior at sporting events. The statement was prompted by recent reports in the state of racial harassment of players. The North Dakota High School Activities Association has … Read more
DOUG AND POLLY WHITE Special correspondents QUESTION: I have just started a new business. I think it’s critical for us to develop good Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so that people can find us easily on the web. Do you have any advice for how to accomplish this? ANSWER: We agree, depending on your business, good … Read more
Paul Simon decided to embrace his deafness in one ear as “part of the process” for his 2023 album ‘Seven Psalms’. The 82-year-old legendary singer/songwriter – who retired from touring in 2018 – was saddened when he found out he had hearing loss, but he didn’t let his disability hold him back when making the … Read more
Brennan Presley, by the numbers, is on pace to be one of the most productive receivers in Oklahoma State history. Assuming he stays healthy for the final three (potential) games of his senior season and all 12 games of his super senior season, his career statline will be in the area of 275 catches, 3,200 … Read more
The Australasian Institute for Digital Health’s AIDH AI.Care 2023 conference will discuss the way forward for artificial intelligence (AI) in health care in Australia, including risks, ethics and safety. It will be held from 22–23 November at the Crown Melbourne. The conference has attracted renowned experts as keynote speakers including German physician Dr Eva Weicken, … Read more
Khloe Kardashian believes Kris Jenner is more harsh on her than on her siblings. The 39-year-old star accused her mom of double standards during the latest episode of ‘The Kardashians’, with Khloe suggesting that she doesn’t feel supported by the showbiz matriarch. After Khloe attended a dinner honouring her mom’s Safely collaboration, Kris said: “I … Read more
Andrew Ridgeley has joked he’s “regretful” of the tiny shorts he wore during his time in Wham!. The 60-year-old pop star wore a particularly snug outfit alongside his bandmate George Michael in the 1984 video for their hit ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ and Andrew has admitted the costume might not have been the … Read more
I have not watched “RENO 911.” However, I’ve seen a few clips from the show, and a particularly funny one comes to mind. Two officers are standing in the doorway of a wedding banquet and eventually a man walks up to them — the father of the bride, presumably: “Just do it quietly, not in … Read more
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers are struggling to regulate the artificial intelligence industry even as interest in the technology and its availability continues to grow. Experts say AI is present in everything from cell phone apps and facial recognition software to ChatGPT, which allows users to ask questions and receive human-like replies based on data … Read more
A lot is being written now about AI, artificial intelligence. Prompted by the release of ChatGPT and other chatbots into the public domain, coupled with profound leaps in AI development, this machine intelligence is receiving much attention. Corporations, manufacturers, the financial sector, the health system, and the public at large are embracing and utilizing AI … Read more