Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter , a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. In The Lab, a performer going at a wall with a pick-axe during a concert might seem symbolic. After all, the Mission gallery and performance space has always supported artists who break down conventions in music and visual arts. But the demolition last September by Mission District sound artist Victoria Shen (aka Evicshen ) was more than a provocation. She was lending a hand to a remodel — an ongoing expansion that figures to transform the The Lab, an essential arts space, on the cusp of its fifth decade. As Mission Local reported last year , The Lab secured a new 12-year lease at its location in the Redstone Building, expanding into currently unused space. (The venue declined to rent that space when it relocated from its original location, at Bush and Divisadero, back in 1995.) When the wall Shen assaulted finally comes down, The Lab will encompass the entirety of the building’s main auditorium, says Andrew Smith, who succeeded Dena Beard as The Lab’s executive director last year. “We’re turning that back room, which was used as storage in recent years, into exhibition space, while inviting artists to play with that wall at the back in preparation for a major floor-plan remodel,” adds Smith. In doing so, they’ll restore the original footprint of the historic building, which was San Francisco’s Labor Temple, and dates to 1914. Further work on the wall will figure into The Lab’s 40th birthday celebration Saturday, Dec. 7, a party featuring food by veteran chef Leif Hedendal, an open bar, and a set by composer, vocalist and electronics artist Pamela Z . It’s something of a farewell performance before she heads off to Germany for much of 2025, as the recipient of a prestigious Berlin Prize Fellowship. No matter what happens across the country, Mission Local remains your source of in-depth San Francisco reporting . Now, more than ever, we're hoping you can support nonprofit, independent journalism in your community. We have $70,000 in matching gifts — double your donation today! Z plans to present a set of her solo works for voice and electronics. “I want to do something that plays with the site itself, and the wall that’s currently being demolished,” says Z, adding that she’ll including pieces that span the duration of her relationship with The Lab. Z has been associated with the space since the late 1980s, when she presented her first full evening performance there. As she’s honed her lapidary practice — sculpting sound in real time by looping her voice and triggering samples via an evolving array of bespoke gear — Z has returned to the The Lab again and again. For several years, she presented an avant revue “where I’d fill the evening with work by people from all different disciplines, segueing one to another,” says Z, who’s also served on The Lab’s board. There was her one-act opera, “Wonder Cabinet,” a collaboration with cellist Matthew Brubeck inspired by the Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles “where we transformed the theater with scrims,” she recalls. But some of her most significant work at The Lab was far less publicized. For about a decade, starting in the early ‘90s, a series of grants from the California Arts Council funded a Lab residency for Z. When the venue moved to the Redstone Building, the program became a vital part of the Mission’s creative ecosystem. At first her sound and performance workshops were designed for at-risk youth, “and then low-income women, and then low-income residents of the Mission,” Z says. “A lot of interesting artists took those workshops. Choreographers left feeling they could make sound scores for their own performances, and they’d build these new works.” With about 10 people in each eight-week course, Z introduced Mission denizens to the ins and outs of sound production. Together, they worked in The Lab’s studio, set up by sound artist Ed Osborn, “a little room in the back with a computer station with Pro Tools and a midi keyboard,” she said. “I’d have the group meet once a week in the gallery, and each session I’d cover one thing: found text, timbre, Foley, and also talking about performance itself as an art form. Every week I’d give an assignment to create something, and the second half of the session they’d all present what they’d done.” More than a classroom, The Lab has also served as an incubator and host for events like the San Francisco Electronic Music Festival . Z was involved in creating that showcase, and in recent years it’s taken place at The Lab. “Especially in the last few years, we’ve been having other organizations come in and use the space,” Smith says. “That tends to fly under the radar. The American Indian Cultural District is in the space five or six times a year. We just did a big fashion show production with a trans Latina group .” In many ways, The Lab is a survivor from the city’s freewheeling past, when artists could afford rent with a part-time job and numerous storefront spaces provided environments in which creative endeavors could take shape. With the space’s future assured through at least 2036, Smith sees The Lab as vital foothold for experimental artists in the neighborhood. “A huge part of my decision to expand The Lab is to really lock down the space for public use,” he says. “It has been a really important resource for other Mission residents.” ’40 Years of the Lab (with Pamela Z)’ takes place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at The Lab, 2948 16th St. Tickets ($17 and up) and more info here . For us at Mission Local, it brought a realization that while we can still be puzzled by this country and city, we can serve it best by covering it as journalists. Your support allowed us to bring you extensive election coverage in 2024 . Now, regardless of the national results, we’ll be following up on all of the promises that the winning candidates made here in San Francisco. Independent, nonprofit outlets like ours rely on your donations to make this happen. It is how we continue to do our job and expand our coverage every year. And now we are in the crazy period of end-of-year fundraising at an equally crazy political time. We have $70,000 in matching funds. More than 80 readers have already donated to our year-end campaign. Join them by giving today to double your donation. Join more than 1,800 other donors who give to Mission Local. Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn MastodonEDITOR'S NOTE: On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game. It’s easy to agree on that point. Eliminating violent shots is the hard part. The NFL has instituted several rules to protect quarterbacks but football is a physical sport and players have to react instantly and make split-second decisions going at high speeds so injuries keep occurring. Lawrence was carted off the field in the first half of Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to Houston on Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair leveled the defenseless quarterback with a forearm to the facemask. The late hit put Lawrence in the fencing position — both fists clenched — and he stayed on the ground for several minutes, while a brawl ensued. Lawrence didn’t require hospitalization for his concussion but it’s unknown when he’ll return. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out/been praying for me,” Lawrence wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.” Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and faces a fine and potential suspension after his latest unsportsmanlike penalty. The Texans' linebacker was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline that wasn’t flagged. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. Al-Shaair once got away with grabbing Tom Brady by the throat on a pass rush in a game between the 49ers and Buccaneers. Outraged Jaguars players called Al-Shaair’s hit “dirty” and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made it known he didn’t condone it. “It’s not what we’re coaching,” Ryans said. “Want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt the team, get a penalty there. Have to be smarter when the quarterback is going down. Unfortunate play. Not representative of who Azeez is. He’s a smart player, really great leader for us. We felt his presence not being there. His loss really affected us on the defensive side. Just not what we’re coaching. Didn’t want to see the melee and all the aftermath. That’s not what we’re about. Not representative of us. I’ll talk to Azeez, address him personally, and we’ll move forward from it.” Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston, a former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, didn’t hold back his criticism, calling it a “cheap shot.” “It’s everything you’re not supposed to do,” Johnston said. “Everything. You’ll see this in slow motion and Azeez Al-Shaair does everything you’re trying to prevent in this situation. It’s reckless. It’s disrespectful. There’s an honor that you give to your opponent on the football field and you respect him. And there’s opportunities to be physical and give big hits and play this game in that manner. And there’s other times when there’s a respect that you grant to your opponent.” Some former NFL quarterbacks blasted Al-Shaair on social media. “There is no place in the game of football for dirty hits like this one,” Robert Griffin III wrote on X. Chase Daniel called it “one of the dirtiest hits” he’s ever seen on a quarterback. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, right, jumps on Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after his late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, bottom, during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Even defensive players struggled to defend Al-Shaair. “That was uncalled for,” Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan said on Fox’s studio show while fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long agreed. But the play also sparked debate about the quarterback slide. Lawrence slid feet first, which signals that he’s giving himself up on the play. The NFL rulebook states: “A defender must pull up when a runner begins a feet-first slide.” But defensive players aren’t automatically penalized if they make contact with a sliding quarterback if they already committed and the contact is unavoidable. The rules state it’s a foul when “the defender makes forcible contact into the head or neck area of the runner with the helmet, shoulder, or forearm, or commits some other act that is unnecessary roughness.” Al-Shaair did that so he was penalized and will face other repercussions. Still, given the hard-hitting nature of the sport, it won’t be the last time this happens. When Caleb Williams took the field for the Chicago Bears' first regular season game against the Tennessee Titans, the anticipation for the rookie's debut game—possibly the most ever—was on full display. Despite a tough debut for the quarterback, the Bears secured a 24-17 win, a notable feat for the rookie. The victory made Williams the first #1 overall pick with a Week 1 win in over 20 years. Going forward this season, Williams is expected to eclipse C.J. Stroud's record-breaking 2023 rookie campaign with the Houston Texans. However, Stroud's success is an anomaly. Drafting a successful quarterback, especially one who is effective right away, is difficult. When teams have a high first-round draft pick, and they're coming off an unsuccessful few seasons, it's assumed that they will use their first pick on a quarterback . That player will assume the title of "the face of the franchise" and will get the central attention, win or lose. To see which quarterbacks have faced that challenge and triumphed, ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best rookie quarterbacks since 1960 using data from StatHead . Rookies were defined as players who are in their first season of professional football and have not been on the roster of another professional team. Quarterbacks were ranked according to adjusted net yards per pass attempt, which quantifies efficient passing skill. Ties were broken using passer rating. Only rookie quarterbacks with at least 10 games played and 200 total passing attempts were considered. Since 1967, 130 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Of those drafted, only 61 have won a playoff game as a starter, according to The Athletic, which used data from NFL Research . The biggest reason this success rate is not guaranteed is because there are differences between college and pro offensive systems. In the collegiate game, the ball is snapped at different points on the field, passing windows are wider, and defenders and linemen are not as quick, making the adjustment to the pro level more difficult. NFL scouts and general managers are gambling on what skills can be transferable and how long those adjustments might take, which is why some teams prefer redshirt quarterbacks to ease the transition. However, just because a team may not want to use their first-round pick on a quarterback, doesn't mean they can't find a diamond in the rough later in the draft. Think about Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott, all of which were not first-round picks, but have gone on to make a name for themselves in the NFL. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.44 - Passer rating: 91.2 - Season stats: 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions Coming out of college, Gardner Minshew was not a highly sought-after quarterback for NFL teams. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft—a draft that was headlined by Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, and Daniel Jones. Nonetheless, Minshew's rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars was filled with many accomplishments. He won Rookie of the Week seven times despite not winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Minshew also had the highest passer rating of any rookie quarterback that started in 2019. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.84 - Passer rating: 98.3 - Season stats: 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Justin Herbert was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL draft behind Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. As the No. 6 overall pick, expectations were high, but there was also an assumption that it would be a few years before Herbert's development would take shape. Then, Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor was accidentally punctured in the lung by a team doctor administering a painkiller before the second game of the season, and it wasn't clear what Taylor's status would be moving forward. When Herbert was given the nod to start minutes before the game, fans didn't know what to expect. Herbert shocked viewers when he threw for over 300 yards and only one interception in that game. He continued his strong rookie showing throughout the season and went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 87.7 - Season stats: 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions As the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, there were high expectations on Matt Ryan's shoulders heading to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were coming off back-to-back losing seasons and off-the-field legal troubles with its starting quarterback Michael Vick overshadowing the team's play. Ryan was expected to pick up the pieces. He did that immediately, leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record in his rookie season and becoming the clear favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year halfway through the season, which he went on to win. The tag team of Ryan and running back Michael Turner was one of the best offensive forces in the sport that season. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 100 - Season stats: 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Russell Wilson was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Considering Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck headlined the NFL Draft that year, it was not believed that Wilson would be a starter come Week 1, but that quickly changed. Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, Tarvaris Jackson was the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, and the team signed NFL veteran quarterback Matt Flynn as an insurance policy on the injury-prone Jackson . It was assumed in the short term that either Jackson or Flynn would lead the franchise. Once training camp arrived, however, the Seahawks' quarterback position was uncertain. Jackson was traded to the Buffalo Bills, and Flynn was underwhelming at camp, forcing Head Coach Pete Carroll to take a gamble on his rookie quarterback, Wilson, in Week 1. Carroll, nor Wilson, ever looked back. Wilson was one of the best passing quarterbacks that season. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and went on to win NFL Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.39 - Passer rating: 96 - Season stats: 2,210 yards, 20 touchdowns, 6 interceptions When Dan Marino was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, the NFL looked very different. Running the ball was the name of the game. The quarterback would either run the football himself at the line of scrimmage or hand it off to the running back, and the offensive linemen would claw and push the pile forward as the runner powered his legs. It was not a pretty sight. However, Marino took a different approach, throwing the ball with a unique quick release for that era. He led the Dolphins to a 9-1 record after replacing David Woodley midway through his rookie season, ending with a 12-4 record. He went on to win Rookie of the Year and was the first rookie to start a Pro Bowl. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 100.8 - Season stats: 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5 interceptions When C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 by the Houston Texans last year, there were a lot of questions, not about his ability, but about the organization that he would be playing for. The Texans were coming off of a 3-13-1 season in 2022, finishing with the worst record in the league, and a lot of volatility in its front office. The team fired its head coach and a top executive before the draft. Weeks later, the team hired former Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans as its next head coach. While Ryans is a defensive-minded coach, Stroud was seen as a key ingredient to the team's success since Ryans hired his coaching staff around the quarterback. Stroud led the NFL in yards and TD-to-interception ratio during his rookie season, which is an efficiency statistic considering he didn't get his first interception until his sixth regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints. While Stroud was a part of the league MVP conversation for most of the season, he didn't ultimately win the title. However, he was named 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and his rookie season is seen as one of the best in NFL history. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.86 - Passer rating: 104.9 - Season stats: 3,667 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions Dak Prescott is statistically the best rookie quarterback ever, racking up the best passer rating as a rookie. After losing his first game, he led the Cowboys on an 11-game winning streak. That season, he led the team to its fourth-best season ever with a 13-3 record. Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and became the first NFL quarterback to be drafted in the fourth round or later to start all 16 regular season games. Data reporting by Karim Noorani. Story editing by Shanna Kelly. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on ATS.io and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.77 - Passer rating: 93.7 - Season stats: 3,725 yards, 27 touchdowns, 14 interceptions Pressure was high for Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. When he joined the Cleveland Browns, there was an expectation that once the team figured out the quarterback position, it could be playoff-ready. After trading for Jarvis Landry, a young wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, in the offseason, the Browns were on their way. Mayfield's rookie season was filled with many firsts, and the Landry-Mayfield connection filled the stat sheet. Mayfield set the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in 2019 with 27 surpassing prior marks from Payton Manning and Russell Wilson. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.93 - Passer rating: 98.1 - Season stats: 2,621 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions Ben Roethlisberger was the third quarterback selected in his draft class behind the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers—though fans wouldn't have been able to tell. From the moment Roethlisberger was called up by the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in his first game—Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens—it was clear he had a special arm, gaining the nickname "Golden Arm." While the next several games were bumpy for Steelers fans, it was clear that Roethlisberger was the future of the franchise. The Steelers had a solid running game and its receiving core, led by Hines Ward, was one of the best in the league . Once Roethlisberger gained his footing a few games in, he was unstoppable. He led Pittsburgh to its best record ever: 15-1. He also started the season on an eight-game winning streak, becoming the first rookie to do so. Additionally, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 102.4 - Season stats: 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, 5 interceptions Leading into the 2012 draft, it wasn't a matter of whether Washington would pick a quarterback, it was a matter of who. After several seasons of mediocre quarterback play and losing seasons from the likes of Jason Campbell, Donovan McNabb, and Rex Grossman, it was time for a new face to lead the offense. At No. 2, Washington selected Robert Griffin III making him the second quarterback selected in the 2012 NFL draft behind Andrew Luck. Griffin started his rookie year campaign with one of the best performances football fans have ever seen. He completed 19 of his 26 pass attempts for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns, beating the New Orleans Saints. That game earned him the highest passer rating by a rookie ever, 158.3. He now shares that record with Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. Griffin III went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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NASA’s micro-mission Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025In November 1973, a group of evangelicals met at the YMCA on Wabash Avenue and adopted the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern. Echoing the themes of progressive evangelicalism from decades past, the declaration decried income inequality and militarism as well as the persistence of racism and hunger in an affluent society. The declaration also included a forthright embrace of women’s rights and gender equality. Roughly a year later, on Dec. 12, 1974, Jimmy Carter announced his candidacy for president, drawing on many of those same themes, as well as his frequently repeated promise that he would never knowingly lie to the American people. He pledged his commitment to pursue racial reconciliation, health care reform, human rights, a reduction of nuclear weapons and a less imperial foreign policy. Carter’s outsider status, coupled with his evident probity, provided a tonic to an electorate weary of Watergate and Richard Nixon’s endless prevarications. On his way to the White House, Carter effectively rid his party — and the nation — of its most pugnacious segregationist, George Wallace of Alabama , by beating Wallace in the Florida Democratic primary. He also benefited from a resurgence of progressive evangelicalism in the 1970s, the movement that takes seriously Jesus’ words to care for “the least of these.” In earlier decades of American history, progressive evangelicalism had animated various movements of social reform, including the abolition of slavery (among evangelicals in the North), public education, prison reform and advocacy for women’s rights. Many evangelicals were involved in peace movements, and some evangelicals even doubted the morality of capitalism because it elevated avarice over altruism and therefore ran counter to the teachings of Jesus. Charles Grandison Finney, the most famous and influential evangelical of the 19th century, argued that capitalism “recognizes only the love of self” and “the rules by which business is done in the world, are directly opposite to the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the spirit he exhibited.” The man of business, by contrast, lives by the maxim: “Look out for number one.” Carter’s election represented the high point in the resurgence of progressive evangelicalism in the 20th century, and the new president sought to govern according to those principles. His first official act as president was to pardon Vietnam-era draft resisters, thereby helping bring that sorry chapter in American life to a close. He renegotiated the Panama Canal treaties, and in so doing signaled an attenuation of American colonialism, especially to the countries of Latin America. He advanced peace in the Middle East far beyond anything accomplished by his predecessors (or his successors). He recalibrated foreign policy away from a reflexive Cold War dualism and toward an emphasis on human rights. On domestic matters, Carter sought to limit the incidence of abortion, and he is still regarded by many as the nation’s greatest environmental president ever. So why would evangelicals, who helped propel Carter to the presidency in 1976, turn against him four years later? Why would they reject one of their own, a born-again evangelical Christian, in favor of a divorced and remarried former actor who, as governor of California, had signed into law the most liberal abortion bill in the nation? Evangelicalism itself was deeply divided in the 1970s. Carter’s understanding of the faith, shaped by progressive evangelicalism, pushed him toward the left of the political spectrum, whereas many white, Northern evangelicals, following the lead of Billy Graham, had gravitated toward the Republican Party. Nixon’s damage to the Republican brand had briefly altered that calculus in the mid-1970s, and Carter harvested a far greater percentage of evangelical votes than any of his Democratic predecessors. Jimmy Carter Library President Jimmy Carter waves from Air Force One in May 1977. Frank Hanes / Chicago Tribune As Jimmy Carter greets nuns in front of Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Mayor Richard J. Daley stays in the background (upper right) on Oct. 11 1976. The Democratic presidential candidate attended Mass at the church and later marched in the Columbus Day parade on State Street. Bob Fila/Chicago Tribune Jimmy Carter campaigns at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Chicago in 1976. Gerald West/Chicago Tribune President Jimmy Carter leaves Mayor Michael Bilandic's Bridgeport home on Nov. 3, 1978, in Chicago. (Gerald West/Chicago Tribune) BOB DAUGHERTY / AP President Jimmy Carter waves from the roof of his car along the parade route through Bardstown, Ky., July 31, 1979. Thomas J. O'Halloran Democratic Presidential Nominee Jimmy Carter speaks to crowd at campaign stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 1976. AP Jimmy Carter and wife Rosalynn in 1970. Mao, AP College student Chuck McManis watches President Jimmy Carter's nationally televised energy speech from a service station in Los Angeles in 1979. Thomas J. O'Halloran Democratic Presidential Nominee Jimmy Carter holds an informal press conference aboard "Peanut One" Campaign Airplane on Campaign Trip on Sept. 11, 1976. Ben Gray/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution President Jimmy Carter shakes hands as he arrives at a birthday party for his wife Rosalynn in 2015 in Plains, Georgia. Jewel Samad, AFP-Getty Images President Barack Obama, former President Jimmy Carter, first lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 2013. Ed Reinke, AP Former President Jimmy Carter uses a hand saw to even an edge as he works on a Habitat for Humanity home in Pikeville, Ky., in 1997. AP President Jimmy Carter, left, bows his head during a prayer service in 1979 at Washington National Cathedral for the American hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran. AP Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, embrace as President Jimmy Carter looks on during a White House announcement of a Middle East peace agreement in 1978. Alex Wong, Getty Images President Barack Obama, from left, former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter attend the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas in 2013. AP President Jimmy Carter is joined by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at the ceremony in 1979 for the Camp David Accords. UPI President Jimmy Carter sits in front of the fireplace in the White House Library to deliver his "fireside chat" to the nation in February 1977. Phil Skinner / AP Former President Jimmy Carter talks about his cancer diagnosis during a news conference at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Aug. 20, 2015. Chicago Tribune In his first visit to Chicago since becoming president, Jimmy Carter speaks at a 1978 fundraiser, flanked by Cook County Board President George Dunne, left, and Mayor Michael Bilandec. AP Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, from left, President Jimmy Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin meet for the first time at Camp David, Md., in 1978. Wes Pope/Chicago Tribune Former president Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalyn Carter, left, help administer a praziquantel pill to a child during a visit to Nasarawa, Nigeria on February 15, 2007. A single dose can reverse up to 90% of schistosomiasis' damage within six months. Even so, few Nigerians can afford the cost. AP President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy walk on Washington's Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day in 1977. Carter was sworn in as the nations's 39th president. Globe Photos / TNS A July 1976 picture of Jimmy Carter, right, and Walter Mondale. AP President Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn and daughter Amy greet Pope John Paul II at the White House in Washington on Oct. 6, 1979. Eppie Lederer, Chicago Tribune Ann Landers with President Jimmy Carter at the White House in 1977. Hugh Grannum, Detroit Free Press Presidents Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter share a private moment durinng a symposium at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on Nov. 14, 1984. Carl Hugare / Chicago Tribune President Jimmy Carter acknowledges the cheers of fellow Democrats during a rally at the Niles East High School gymnasium in 1978. UPI President Jimmy Carter sits on the South Lawn of the White House as he and first lady Rosalynn Carter, second from left, and other guests listen during a jazz festival in 1978. Gregory Bull, AP Former President Jimmy Carter visits with schoolchildren in 2002 in Las Guasimas, Cuba. Nancy Stone, Chicago Tribune Former President Jimmy Carter addresses the opening session of the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston. AP Jimmy Carter at age 13, in 1938. Location unknown. John Amis / AP Former President Jimmy Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church, in Plains, Ga., Nov. 3, 2019. (John Amis/AP) AP Democratic presidential nominee Jimmy Carter talks with his brother Billy at the Carter family peanut warehouse in 1976. Dick Drew, AP Jimmy Carter with New York Mayor Ed Koch at a town meeting at Queen's College in 1979. Chicago Tribune Presidential hopeful Jimmy Carter gets a salami and a loaf of rye during a visit to Ashkenaz Restaurant in Chicago in March 1976. John Duricka, AP President Jimmy Carter and Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton enjoy a chuckle during a rally for Carter on Oct. 22, 1980, in Texarkana, Texas. Barry Thumma, AP President Jimmy Carter pauses to kiss first lady Rosalynn Carter as he boards a helicopter for the trip from the White House in Washington to Camp David in 1979. AP Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, President Jimmy Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin shake hands after reaching an accord in 1978 at the Camp David summit. Cristobal Herrera, AP Cuban President Fidel Castro points upward as former President Jimmy Carter looks on upon Carter's arrival to Havana in 2002. AP Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter gives an informal news conference in Los Angeles during a 1976 campaign tour. AP President Jimmy Carter smiles as he walks with Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev in Austria before signing the SALT II nuclear treaty in 1979. Barry Thumma, AP President Jimmy Carter carries a watermelon on his shoulder at his Plains, Ga., farm in August 1977 during a vacation. Bernat Armangue, AP Former President Jimmy Carter participates in a weekly protest in the east Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah in 2010. AP President Jimmy Carter, left, and Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, shake hands Oct. 28, 1980, in Cleveland, before debating before a nationwide television audience. AP President Jimmy Carter prepares to make a national television address from the White House in 1980 on the failed mission to rescue the Iran hostages. AP Former President Jimmy Carter, U.S. Chief of Protocol Leonore Annenberg, and Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford aboard an Air Force jet carrying them to the funeral of Anwar Sadat in 1981. Marion S. Trikosko U.S. President Jimmy Carter during Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's visit to the White House, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1977. John Bazemore/AP Former President Jimmy Carter reacts as his wife Rosalynn Carter speaks during a reception to celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary, July 10, 2021, in Plains, Georgia. Candice C. Cusic, Chicago Tribune Former President Jimmy Carter, after dedicating the Gift of Sight statue, left, at Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oak Brook in 2009. AP Jimmy Carter, Democratic candidate for president, is joined by his daughter, Amy, at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas on Nov. 1, 1976. Charles Kelly, AP Former Georgia state Sen. Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn, and daughter Amy, after announcing his candidacy for governor in 1970. Marion S. Trikosko U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the White House during a fireside chat on the Panama Canal Treaty in Washington. AP President Jimmy Carter, first lady Rosalynn Carter and daughter Amy enjoy the first of seven inaugural balls in Washington in January 1977. BOB DAUGHERTY / Associated Press Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, left, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, center, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clasp hands on the north lawn of the White House after signing the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel on March 26, 1979. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11, 2002, for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. AP President Jimmy Carter is interviewed in the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 24, 1977. Pete Souza, The White House President Barack Obama listens to former President Jimmy Carter during a reception in the Yellow Oval Room in the White House in 2011. Pete Souza, Chicago Tribune Former President Jimmy Carter talks with former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton before the funeral ceremony for former President Gerald R. Ford at Washington National Cathedral in 2007. SUZANNE PLUNKETT / AP Former President and first lady Jimmy and Roselynn Carter wave to the crowd after a tribute to the former president at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, Aug. 14, 2000. SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter arrive for the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2017. Marion S. Trikosko U.S. President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter dance at a White House Congressional Ball on Dec. 13, 1978. Nancy Stone, Chicago Tribune Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, say goodbye to the audience after Carter's speech at the opening session of the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston. Young people representing ethnic communities in Chicago greet President Jimmy Carter at O'Hare International Airport after Mayor Jane Byrne welcomed him to the city in 1979. Bob Daugherty, AP Outgoing President Jimmy Carter, right, and wife Rosalynn look on as Ronald Reagan takes the presidential oath of office in 1981. Elise Amendola / AP Former President Jimmy Carter speaks during a forum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston on Nov. 20, 2014. Suzanne Vlamis, AP President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd while walking to the White House with his wife, Rosalynn, and their daughter, Amy, following his inauguration in 1977. PhotoQuest / Getty Images Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter and Mayor Richard J. Daley at the Illinois State Democratic Convention in Chicago on Sept. 9, 1976. AP President Jimmy Carter, center left, and Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev, center right, wave to the waiting crowd outside the U.S. Embassy after both heads of state finished their first round of talks prior to the Salt II Treaty signing, June 16, 1979, in Vienna, Austria. ERLAND AAS / Associated Press Nobel Peace Prize winner, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and his wife Rosalyn, greets a torchlight procession from the balcony of the Grand Hotel in Oslo, prior to the Norwegian Nobel Committee's Banquet, Dec.10, 2002. AP President Jimmy Carter meets with his economic advisers in the White House on April 27, 1977. AP President Jimmy Carter concedes defeat in the presidential election in Washington, D.C., in 1980. Standing with Carter is his wife, Rosalynn, and daughter, Amy. AP President-elect Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, wipe tears from their eyes after returning to their hometown in Plains, Ga., on Nov. 3, 1976. President Jimmy Carter waves from Air Force One in May 1977. Conservatives, however, were eager to regain their footing after the disastrous Nixon presidency, and several savvy political operatives conspired to do so. Paul Weyrich, the architect of the religious right, had long recognized the political potential of evangelical voters. If he could mobilize them, he reasoned, he could reshape the political landscape. By Weyrich’s own account, he tried various issues over the years to lure conservative evangelicals into the political arena — abortion, pornography, school prayer, the proposed Equal Rights Amendment — but nothing worked. By the mid-1970s, however, he finally found the issue that would energize them: the attempt by the Internal Revenue Service to deny tax exemption to institutions that engaged in racial discrimination. This caught the attention of officials at Bob Jones University and Jerry Falwell , who had opened his own segregation academy in 1967. They disingenuously decried government interference into religious matters, neglecting to mention that tax exemption is a form of public subsidy, and then cannily shifted their rhetoric away from the defense of racial segregation toward opposition to abortion, hitherto a “Catholic issue.” What followed was the mass mobilization of white evangelicals into a movement known as the religious right. Their support for Reagan in 1980 initiated a decadeslong alliance with the far-right precincts of the Republican Party that culminated in overwhelming support for Donald Trump. Although progressive evangelicals remain active in American life, the heyday of progressive evangelicalism, marked by the Chicago declaration and Carter’s presidency, came tragically to a close in 1980. Throughout his remarkable post-presidency, however, Carter enlarged the sphere of his progressive activism — pursuing peace, ensuring democratic elections, eradicating tropical diseases — beyond the White House to the entire world. Randall Balmer is the John Phillips professor in religion at Dartmouth College and is the author of “ Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter ” and “ Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right .”
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Utah Valley is on the road but looking no worse for wear. After one quarter, neither squad has the contest in the bag, but Utah Valley leads 34-32 over Western Georgia. If Utah Valley keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 4-1 in no time. On the other hand, Western Georgia will have to make due with an 0-7 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Utah Valley Wolverines @ Western Georgia Wolves Current Records: Utah Valley 3-1, Western Georgia 0-6 When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET Where: Pete Hanna Center -- Homewood, Alabama TV: ESPN Plus Follow: CBS Sports App Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) The Western Georgia Wolves will face off against the Utah Valley Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Pete Hanna Center. The Wolves are looking for their season's first win. Western Georgia is headed into this one after the oddsmakers set last week's over/under low at 153.5, but even that wound up being too high. They took a 64-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of Georgia Southern on Saturday. The matchup marked the Wolves' lowest-scoring contest so far this season. Meanwhile, Utah Valley skirted by Murray State 77-75 on Friday on a last-minute layup from Tanner Toolson with less than a second left in the second quarter. Carter Welling and Dominick Nelson were among the main playmakers for Utah Valley as the former almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds and the latter almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Western Georgia's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Utah Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1. Western Georgia is hoping to beat the odds on Tuesday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This contest will be their seventh straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 3-2-1 against the spread). Utah Valley is a big 14.5-point favorite against Western Georgia, according to the latest college basketball odds . The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wolverines as a 15-point favorite. The over/under is 141.5 points. See college basketball picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Get picks now .
LONDON — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film "Romeo and Juliet," has died, her family said on social media Saturday. She was 73. Hussey died on Friday, "peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones," a statement posted to her Instagram account said. Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy after spotting her onstage in the play "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," which also starred Vanessa Redgrave. "Romeo and Juliet" won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet, opposite British actor Leonard Whiting, who was 16 at the time. Decades later, Hussey and Whiting brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures alleging sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud over nude scenes in the film. They alleged that they were initially told they would wear flesh-colored undergarments in a bedroom scene, but on the day of the shoot Zeffirelli told the pair they would wear only body makeup and that the camera would be positioned in a way that would not show nudity. They alleged they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge. The case was dismissed by a Los Angeles County judge in 2023, who found their depiction could not be considered child pornography and the pair filed their claim too late. Whiting was among those paying tribute to Hussey on Saturday. "Rest now my beautiful Juliet no injustices can hurt you now. And the world will remember your beauty inside and out forever," he wrote. Hussey was born on April 17, 1951, in Bueno Aires, Argentina, and moved to London as a child. She studied at the Italia Conti Academy drama school. She also starred as Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 1977 television series "Jesus of Nazareth," as well as the 1978 adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Death on the Nile" and horror movies "Black Christmas" and "Psycho IV: The Beginning." She is survived by her husband, David Glen Eisley, her three children and a grandson.Why some brewing companies are producing more hop-forward ales and light-bodied lagers
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NEW YORK , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Report with market evolution powered by AI - The global universal CPE (UCPE) market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.89 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 30.08% during the forecast period. Cost benefits of UCPE is driving market growth, with a trend towards rising demand for sd-wan solutions. However, security concerns and vulnerabilities associated with ucpe poses a challenge. Key market players include Access Co. Ltd., Adtran Holdings Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., AT and T Inc., AudioCodes Ltd., Axiomtek Co. Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Ekinops SA, GTT Communications Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corp., Iricent Ltd., Juniper Networks Inc., Lanner Electronics Inc., Netfosys Information Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., RAD Data Communications Ltd., Sony Group Corp., Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., and Versa Networks Inc.. Key insights into market evolution with AI-powered analysis. Explore trends, segmentation, and growth drivers- View Free Sample PDF Market Driver The demand for cloud solutions among enterprises and service providers is on the rise, driven by the need to improve scalability, efficiency, and agility while reducing capital and operational expenditures. However, the inadequate WAN capacity of many enterprises can hinder this transition, leading to network reliability issues, latency, and congestion. Cloud-based SD-WAN addresses these challenges, enabling organizations to manage assets, monitor threats, and unify security operations centers for both IT and OT assets. Major industries, including banking, financial services and insurance, content and digital media, retail, and manufacturing, are adopting SD-WAN solutions to enhance network performance. For instance, Microsoft Corp.'s Defender for IoT is a cloud-managed platform that helps organizations manage security in both connected and air-gap environments. The increasing adoption of cloud-based SD-WAN solutions by enterprises is expected to fuel the growth of the uCPE market during the forecast period. The uCPE market is booming in the enterprise networking sector, with universal platforms becoming the norm for IT infrastructure at the edge. NFV (Network Function Virtualization) and COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) servers are driving this trend, enabling cost-effective, agile solutions for network functions like firewalls, load balancers, and access control. Telecoms operators and service providers are partnering with solution providers to offer uCPE solutions, benefiting enterprises with on-prem data centers, manufacturing equipment in factories, and access points as routers and gateways. Edge computing, including computer vision and non-network workloads, is also a growing use case. STL Partners' Network Platforms Group's Sab Gosal and Prayson Pate highlight the importance of addressing technical constraints, such as space, skills, and resources, for optimal application performance. GPUs and software-defined wide-area networks (SD-WAN) are key considerations for multi-cloud solutions and workload consolidation. Ensemble Connector is a valuable tool for uCPE integration. Request Sample of our comprehensive report now to stay ahead in the AI-driven market evolution! Market Challenges uCPE, or Universal Customer Premises Equipment, is a remote Network Function Virtualization (NFV) node, deployed in non-secure or controlled environments, utilizing automated installation processes like zero-touch provisioning (ZTP) for ease of deployment. While these capabilities bring operational expenditure (OPEX) reduction and simplification, they also introduce new security vulnerabilities. For instance, ZTP and automated remote updates and upgrades eliminate human authentication and verification steps, potentially allowing unauthorized access. Hackers can infiltrate the network using a compromised device or impersonate a uCPE provisioning server, posing bi-directional attack vectors. Man-in-the-middle attacks can target the object storage component, putting individual data at risk. Enterprises transferring data to cloud networks face increased concerns over data security and privacy. These factors may significantly impact the global uCPE market, necessitating security measures and strict adherence to authentication and verification processes. The uCPE (Universal Customer Premises Equipment) market is growing rapidly as enterprises and service providers seek to modernize their infrastructure. However, challenges persist. Infrastructure constraints, such as space and power, limit uCPE deployment. Non-network workloads and software applications, like computer vision and access control, require specialized hardware like GPUs. Cost-effective solutions are essential, but skills and resources for implementation can be a hurdle. Telecoms operators and solution providers are collaborating to offer agile, cost-effective uCPE solutions. STL's Network Platforms Group, for instance, is developing COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware for uCPE. Sab Gosal , in Technically Speaking, discusses Ensemble Connector, a solution for workload consolidation. Prayson Pate , in Edgility Central, explores Security-as-a-Service for uCPE. Manufacturing and factory environments present unique challenges, requiring technical constraints to be addressed. Multi-cloud solutions and software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) are key to overcoming these hurdles. AT&T is one of the service providers leading the way, offering uCPE solutions for edge use cases and on-prem data centers. In summary, the uCPE market is evolving rapidly, but infrastructure, non-network workloads, and technical constraints pose challenges. Collaboration between solution providers, enterprises, and telecoms operators is crucial to addressing these challenges and delivering cost-effective, agile uCPE solutions. Discover how AI is revolutionizing market trends- Get your access now! This universal cpe (ucpe) market report extensively covers market segmentation by 1.1 Individual 1.2 Enterprise 2.1 On-premises 2.2 Cloud-based 3.1 North America 3.2 Europe 3.3 APAC 3.4 Middle East and Africa 3.5 South America 1.1 Individual- The uCPE market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for network functions virtualization and software-defined networking. Businesses are adopting uCPE solutions to reduce costs, improve agility, and enhance network performance. Service providers are offering managed uCPE services to meet the evolving needs of enterprises. The market is expected to continue growing as more organizations migrate from traditional hardware-based solutions to uCPE. Download a Sample of our comprehensive report today to discover how AI-driven innovations are reshaping competitive dynamics Research Analysis uCPE, or Universal CPE (Universal Communications Platform Equipment), is a new approach to enterprise networking that utilizes off-the-shelf (COTS) servers and virtualizes network functions using NFV (Network Function Virtualization) technology. This universal platform enables the convergence of IT infrastructure and telecommunications functions at the edge, allowing for the deployment of network functions such as firewalls, load balancers, and access control, as well as non-network workloads like computer vision and software applications. UCPE offers several advantages, including cost effectiveness, agility, and the ability to run applications closer to the end-device, such as access points, routers, gateways, and computers. This infrastructure, which can also support server-type infrastructure, provides telecoms operators with the space and skills and resources needed to deliver application performance and improve network efficiency. STL Partners predicts that uCPE will become a key component of next-generation enterprise networks. Market Research Overview The uCPE (Universal Customer Premises Equipment) market is transforming enterprise networking by enabling the deployment of universal platforms at the edge of IT infrastructure. This shift towards edge computing, powered by NFV (Network Function Virtualization) and COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) servers, allows for cost-effective, agile, and space-saving solutions. UCPE supports various network functions such as firewalls, load balancers, and access control, making it an attractive alternative to traditional IT infrastructure. End-devices like access points, routers, and gateways can be integrated with uCPE for enhanced functionality. Telecoms operators, solution providers, and enterprises are adopting uCPE for on-prem data centers and manufacturing equipment, overcoming technical constraints with GPUs and multi-cloud solutions. Edge use cases, including security-as-a-service, workload consolidation, and software-defined wide-area networking, are driving the growth of the uCPE market. Industry experts like Sab Gosal from the Network Platforms Group and Prayson Pate from Technically Speaking are leading discussions on the future of uCPE. STL's Ensemble Connector and AT&T's uCPE offerings are among the innovative solutions shaping the market. Table of Contents: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation End-user Individual Enterprise Deployment On-premises Cloud-based Geography North America Europe APAC Middle East And Africa South America 7 Customer Landscape 8 Geographic Landscape 9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 10 Company Landscape 11 Company Analysis 12 Appendix About Technavio Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio's report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio's comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios. Contacts Technavio Research Jesse Maida Media & Marketing Executive US: +1 844 364 1100 UK: +44 203 893 3200 Email: [email protected] Website: www.technavio.com/ SOURCE TechnavioNonePatriots turn their attention to the future after being eliminated from playoff contention FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts . Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press Dec 2, 2024 2:54 PM Dec 2, 2024 3:05 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots are focused on the future following their 25-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts . The Patriots (3-10) were officially eliminated from playoff contention with the loss Sunday, meaning that this week’s bye in many ways will begin the process of the coaching staff and front office evaluating the roster for 2025. The good news is that this group has shown plenty of grit this season, playing seven games that were decided by one score. The bad news is that the Patriots are just 2-5 in those games. Though New England’s bye comes late in the season, coach Jerod Mayo said the timing is perfect for a team that is feeling the effects of its shortcomings . “A much-needed bye week, not only physically for the players but also mentally, just being able to hit the reset button and come back, put some good games together and continue to build for the future,” Mayo said. “That has to be our goal.” Tight end Austin Hooper said the seed that needs to be planted over the final four games is finding a way to limit the mistakes — namely penalties and trouble finishing drives — that have hampered the offense throughout the season. “We’ve got to execute at a higher level. We can’t beat a team before you stop hurting yourself,” Hooper said. “It’s not for lack of effort, just things that happen out there that get you scars in this league.” What’s working This was the most balanced performance by the offense this season, with 222 passing yards and a season-high 200 yards rushing. It shows progress under new coordinator Alex Van Pelt, which is something to build on over the final four games. What needs help Red zone efficiency. It continues to be the most glaring deficiency for the Patriots’ offense. They were 2 of 6 on Sunday and rank 30th in the NFL, scoring a touchdown only 44.7% (17 of 38) of the time inside the 20-yard line. Stock up TE Hunter Henry. He finished with seven catches for 75 yards, which is his seventh game this season with five or more receptions. He leads the team this season with 58 catches for 610 yards and continues to be a dependable option for quarterback Drake May as he navigates his rookie season. Stock down K Joey Slye. He made 3 of his 5 field-goal attempts, including a 54-yarder in the second quarter. Most of the conversation following the game was about his NFL record-long 68-yard attempt that came up short as time expired. But because of the 1-point loss, he was lamenting the 25-yard attempt he missed wide left just before halftime. “I take full responsibility for this,” Slye said. “Every point for this team matters with how we play complementary football with offense, defense and special teams. So, whenever I am out there, I have got to score points.” Injuries Henry left the game in the first quarter after a helmet-to-helmet hit. He was able to return in the second quarter and finished the game. Key number 7 — Number of penalties called on the Patriots, costing them 88 yards. Five penalties (four accepted) were called on the offensive line. That included one for holding on Mike Onwenu that nullified a touchdown run by Rhamondre Stevenson in the first quarter and forced New England to settle for a field goal. Next steps The Patriots have a bye this week. They visit the Arizona Cardinals on Dec. 15. ___ AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Rams claim CB Emmanuel Forbes off waivers from Washington Dec 2, 2024 3:25 PM Buccaneers are back to .500 and in position to control their playoff hopes down the stretch Dec 2, 2024 3:24 PM QB Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott deserve credit in Bills latest AFC East-clinching season Dec 2, 2024 3:22 PM
South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) below expectations (1.7%) in November: Actual (1.5%)Wooley and Cottle each score 32, Kennesaw State knocks off Brewton-Parker 112-77“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” - Alan Kay This sentiment captures the essence of Pakistan’s ongoing journey through a landscape marred by deep-seated corruption and significant economic challenges, reflected in its 2023 ranking of 133rd out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International. This persistent issue of corruption, with an average rank of 113.04 since 1995, undermines the social contract between the government and its citizens, hampering trust in institutions and stalling progress. Furthermore, the country’s economic landscape is precarious, as illustrated by a GDP contraction of 0.2% in 2023, following a robust growth of 6.2% the previous year. This volatility highlights the direct impact of governance on economic performance, with historical data revealing a fluctuating growth rate that has often been undermined by cronyism and systemic corruption. Amid these challenges, the necessity for substantial fiscal policy reform is critical. Pakistan’s low tax-to-GDP ratio, one of the lowest in South Asia, reflects ongoing inefficiencies that hinder revenue generation, despite a slight increase from 0.8 percentage points between 2011 and 2022. The fluctuating ratios reported by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) indicate struggles with compliance and enforcement, essential for maximizing government revenues. While there have been positive developments, such as a 55% increase in foreign direct investment and remittances in 2024, these indicators are inconsistent and come with political and social costs. The pervasive issues of illegal economic activities, exemplified by smuggling and unauthorized spectrum usage, further illustrate the critical need for effective governance and a collaborative tax system to foster sustainable development. The failure of governance reflects Milton Friedman’s assertion about the essential relationship between control and freedom, as unregulated operations ultimately erode both economic and social sovereignty. Amid these challenges, the role of accountability becomes essential. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have been positioned as guardians against corruption, but their efficacy in addressing the ongoing crises remains under scrutiny. As former British Prime Minister William E. Gladstone aptly stated, “Justice delayed is justice denied.” This encapsulates the frustrations of a populace that yearns for swift and fair accountability mechanisms that can provide recourse against systemic injustices. Moreover, amendments made to the National Accountability Ordinance further complicate these narratives. As Socrates noted, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. The rule of law, conflict of interest, blurred vision about bona fide and mala fide, differentiation between economic activity and accountability and vague definition of criminalization of economic activity are the unexamined aspects of social and economic life, to say the least. However, the discretion given to the bureaucracy is posing a critical challenge to system of accountability, which has led to almost complete erosion of trust in institutions. The technological advancement, the intersection of governance and innovation presents a critical focus area for Pakistan’s transformation. Automation, when integrated effectively into administrative frameworks, holds the potential to drastically enhance operational efficiencies and reduce corruption. Furthermore, the public sector has made strides towards modernization through e-government initiatives designed to streamline operations and enhance service delivery. These efforts aim to bridge the chasm between governance and citizen engagement by facilitating greater transparency and reducing bureaucratic red tape. The possibilities here are substantial; as efficiency increases, so too does the capacity to combat corruption and promote accountability, echoing the sentiments of modern economists who advocate for the use of technology as a fundamental driver for economic growth. The evolution of tax collection methods, the reduction of human discretion in administrative processes, and the digitization of services can alter the prevailing narrative about inefficiencies deeply rooted in systemic practices particularly the use of AI in FBR, judicial system, law enforcement The algorisms will substitute the discretionary powers of executive without prejudice and bias. Hopefully, it will depoliticize and demilitarize the bureaucracy Though world is thinking of embarking upon journey of laying off its debts through cyber currency, Pakistan can also envision the long-term project parallel to it because Pakistan faces the existential challenge of circular debt, though it is a day dream but ‘I think, therefore I am,’ Rene Descartes claimed To truly effect a change, meaningful strategies must manifest that elevate the development and consequent happiness, which is fundamental right. Though the numbers in economy of Pakistan are vacillating but as Albert Einstein said, ’’not everything that can be counted counts not everything that counts can be counted“ it is more than a numbers game, that is; development, satisfaction, contentment and pursuit of happiness of common man for common good. This can only be achieved through objective, quantifiable, trustworthy new social contract, which is only possible through medium of technology that is universal truth defying the multiple truths of social world rationalizing contradictory phenomenon. This can help foster a culture of change that transcends individual interests and promotes collective aspirations. Plato eloquently reminded us that “The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” This cautionary reflection should resonate deeply, inspiring citizens and state to cultivate a commitment to common good. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024