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Can UCLA Defeat Gonzaga Despite USC's Unsuccessful Attempt? | Report details the best-case scenario for UCLA to advance past the Final Four. The race to the 2021 Men's NCAA National Championship is officially underway, as UCLA, Gonzaga, Houston, and Baylor compete in the Final Four on Saturday with a mission to advance forward. Gonzaga is coming off a win over the USC Trojans, after dominating on all cylinders Tuesday night for a 85-66 victory. But this W was expected as the Bulldogs were favored to win the Elite 8 matchup. The No. The Bruins are riding on tremendous momentum after defeating Michigan in a slim 51-49 victory. The Bruins have won all five games played in the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State, BYU, ACU, Alabama, and Michigan. Two of these games [Michigan State and Michigan] were close victories for the Bruins, with UCLA winning by a six point margin or less over their competition. The No. 11 seed is the second team to ever go from the First Four to the Final Four, but many believe their journey could end tonight. Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeny details the best-case scenario for UCLA if they want to advance past the Final Four round. "The best-case for UCLA against Gonzaga is simply being in the game with a chance to win in the closing minutes. Theyll need the trio of Juzang, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell to play near-perfect basketball. The three-point shot can be a great equalizer in a game like this, and Juzang, Jaquez, Jules Bernard and David Singleton have all had bright moments from deep in this tournament. Meanwhile UCLA somehow controls the tempo, forces Gonzaga to execute in the half court, and doesnt give up the backbreaking 100 run. If the Bruins do all those things, they have a chance. Of course, all that is easier said than done." The odds are not aligned in UCLA's favor, as many believe Gonzaga will come out dominant and crush the Pac-12 Bruins. Moneyline: UCLA: (+750) | GONZ: (-1200) Spread: UCLA: +14 (-106) | GONZ: -14 (-116) Total: 146.5 Over (-110) | Under (-110) * per FanDuel March Madness can be an unpredictable setting, however, UCLA has done well late in games, making big plays and executing when it has mattered the most. Tenacity, talent, hard work, and maybe a little bit of luck, has gotten the Bruins this far. Now fans will have to wait and see if UCLA can indeed pull off the upset win that USC failed to do. LOOKING AHEAD... The winner of the UCLA vs. Gonzaga Final Four matchup will advance to the final round of March Madness and play the Houston Cougars or Baylor Bears. [HOW TO WATCH: UCLA vs. GONZAGA] ----- You may also like: [Clay Helton Reveals Plan For Replacing Talanoa Hufanga] [Report Reveals Why USC Draft Prospect Could Have a 'Decade-Long Career' in the NFL] [Clay Helton Details Focus For Spring Camp] ----- Be sure to stay locked into AllTrojans all the time! Follow AllTrojans on Twitter: @SI_AllTrojans Follow Claudette Montana Pattison on Twitter: @claudette_mp Like and follow AllTrojans on Facebook For more USC news visit www.alltrojans.com | Report details the best-case scenario for UCLA to advance past the Final Four. Gonzaga is coming off a win over the USC Trojans, after dominating on all cylinders Tuesday night for a 85-66 victory. | bart | 1 | https://www.si.com/college/usc/basketball/report-details-the-best-case-scenario-for-ucla-to-advance-past-the-final-four | 0.139336 |
Can UCLA Defeat Gonzaga Despite USC's Unsuccessful Attempt? | Report details the best-case scenario for UCLA to advance past the Final Four. The race to the 2021 Men's NCAA National Championship is officially underway, as UCLA, Gonzaga, Houston, and Baylor compete in the Final Four on Saturday with a mission to advance forward. Gonzaga is coming off a win over the USC Trojans, after dominating on all cylinders Tuesday night for a 85-66 victory. But this W was expected as the Bulldogs were favored to win the Elite 8 matchup. The No. The Bruins are riding on tremendous momentum after defeating Michigan in a slim 51-49 victory. The Bruins have won all five games played in the NCAA Tournament against Michigan State, BYU, ACU, Alabama, and Michigan. Two of these games [Michigan State and Michigan] were close victories for the Bruins, with UCLA winning by a six point margin or less over their competition. The No. 11 seed is the second team to ever go from the First Four to the Final Four, but many believe their journey could end tonight. Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeny details the best-case scenario for UCLA if they want to advance past the Final Four round. "The best-case for UCLA against Gonzaga is simply being in the game with a chance to win in the closing minutes. Theyll need the trio of Juzang, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell to play near-perfect basketball. The three-point shot can be a great equalizer in a game like this, and Juzang, Jaquez, Jules Bernard and David Singleton have all had bright moments from deep in this tournament. Meanwhile UCLA somehow controls the tempo, forces Gonzaga to execute in the half court, and doesnt give up the backbreaking 100 run. If the Bruins do all those things, they have a chance. Of course, all that is easier said than done." The odds are not aligned in UCLA's favor, as many believe Gonzaga will come out dominant and crush the Pac-12 Bruins. Moneyline: UCLA: (+750) | GONZ: (-1200) Spread: UCLA: +14 (-106) | GONZ: -14 (-116) Total: 146.5 Over (-110) | Under (-110) * per FanDuel March Madness can be an unpredictable setting, however, UCLA has done well late in games, making big plays and executing when it has mattered the most. Tenacity, talent, hard work, and maybe a little bit of luck, has gotten the Bruins this far. Now fans will have to wait and see if UCLA can indeed pull off the upset win that USC failed to do. LOOKING AHEAD... The winner of the UCLA vs. Gonzaga Final Four matchup will advance to the final round of March Madness and play the Houston Cougars or Baylor Bears. [HOW TO WATCH: UCLA vs. GONZAGA] ----- You may also like: [Clay Helton Reveals Plan For Replacing Talanoa Hufanga] [Report Reveals Why USC Draft Prospect Could Have a 'Decade-Long Career' in the NFL] [Clay Helton Details Focus For Spring Camp] ----- Be sure to stay locked into AllTrojans all the time! Follow AllTrojans on Twitter: @SI_AllTrojans Follow Claudette Montana Pattison on Twitter: @claudette_mp Like and follow AllTrojans on Facebook For more USC news visit www.alltrojans.com | Report details the best-case scenario for UCLA to advance past the Final Four. Gonzaga is coming off a win over the USC Trojans, after dominating on all cylinders Tuesday night for a 85-66 victory. The winner will advance to the final round of March Madness and play the Houston Cougars or Baylor Bears. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.si.com/college/usc/basketball/report-details-the-best-case-scenario-for-ucla-to-advance-past-the-final-four | 0.226005 |
How is it possible that the number of deaths is now so low? | In the week ending 19 March, 10,311 deaths were registered in England and Wales. Every one of these events is a cause of sadness and mourning. But, from a statistical perspective, this is a remarkably low total, the lowest since 2014 for that week. Furthermore, 740 registrations had Covid-19 as the underlying cause and the remaining non-Covid deaths are running below every year in the past decade. There are many potential reasons. First, the weather is fairly mild. Second, the current restrictions have the collateral benefit of far fewer road casualties last years lockdown saved more than 20 deaths a week on the roads. Third, and far more important, is Public Health Englands report that flu hospitalisations are near to nil. Flu is much less infectious than Sars-CoV-2. The distance we are all keeping from each other means, like countries in the southern hemisphere during their respective winters, we appear to have skipped our flu season entirely. That has saved many thousands of lives. Fourth, there is fortunately no sign yet of increased deaths from, say, cancer, despite disruptions to hospital services and treatments over the past year. Finally, there is the sad fact that some vulnerable people who died in the first wave would otherwise have survived another year and be dying now. This mortality displacement, also known by the graphic but unfortunate term harvesting, often shows when a period of extreme heat or cold is followed by a dip in mortality rates. A year ago, at the start of the first wave, one of us (David Spiegelhalter) was quoted as saying that many people who die of Covid would have died anyway within a short period, while others estimated this proportion could be more than half. We were wrong: the true figure looks more like his later estimate of 5% to 15%. As the pandemic virus comes under some control, this lower level of mortal risk is revealing itself. Of the deaths that we are not seeing, many are the shadows of those who were taken early. | In the week ending 19 March, 10,311 deaths were registered in England and Wales. This is a remarkably low total, the lowest since 2014 for that week. 740 registrations had Covid-19 as the underlying cause and the remaining non-Covid deaths are running below every year in the past decade. | bart | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/commentisfree/2021/apr/04/how-is-it-possible-that-the-number-of-deaths-is-now-so-low | 0.130317 |
Did officials get critical charge call correct in Gonzaga's win over UCLA? | Before Jalen Suggs' shot, there was Johnny Juzang's charge. And outside of Suggs' all-time buzzer beater to secure Gonzaga's Final Four win on Saturday, no play in a game full of big plays was bigger than Drew Timme's decision to step in front of Juzang at the end of regulation. With the game tied at 81 and the final seconds ticking down, No. 11 seed UCLA faced a chance to pull off a historic upset of No. 1 seed Gonzaga and end its run at a perfect season. Juzang UCLA's best player and hero throughout its unlikely tournament run set up an isolation play just beyond halfcourt and broke free of his defender Suggs on a screen. Juzang collides with Timme Suggs and Corey Kispert gave chase as Juzang attacked the basket only to find Timme standing in his path. Kispert stuck his hands straight up, Juzang collided as he unleashed a shot and officials whistled the play dead. A blocking foul would send Juzang to the line for potentially game-winning free throws. A charge would give Gonzaga the possession for the final moments of regulation. Officials called a charge, and the clock ran out before Gonzaga secured a 93-90 overtime win. A CHARGE?! Johnny Juzang gives the ball back to Gonzaga. Plenty of fans didn't think so. And it's rare to see a charging call in a high-stakes situation like that one. But it's hard to reasonably argue with the call after watching replay. Timme was well outside the restricted zone. His hands were straight up. And while critics argue that Timme shuffled his feet in the moment before Juzang collided, he had well-established defensive position before Juzang made contact. Story continues While it's a tough way to see a national championship run come to an end, it doesn't mean the call was wrong. Officials got this one right in one of the season's biggest moments. UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, rear, drives to the basket over Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Juzang was called for charging. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) More from Yahoo Sports: | Johnny Juzang was called for a charge in the final seconds of regulation. Gonzaga won 93-90 in overtime to advance to the NCAA Final Four. The officials got the call right. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-officials-get-critical-charge-call-correct-in-gonzagas-win-over-ucla-053505336.html?src=rss | 0.164188 |
Did officials get critical charge call correct in Gonzaga's win over UCLA? | Before Jalen Suggs' shot, there was Johnny Juzang's charge. And outside of Suggs' all-time buzzer beater to secure Gonzaga's Final Four win on Saturday, no play in a game full of big plays was bigger than Drew Timme's decision to step in front of Juzang at the end of regulation. With the game tied at 81 and the final seconds ticking down, No. 11 seed UCLA faced a chance to pull off a historic upset of No. 1 seed Gonzaga and end its run at a perfect season. Juzang UCLA's best player and hero throughout its unlikely tournament run set up an isolation play just beyond halfcourt and broke free of his defender Suggs on a screen. Juzang collides with Timme Suggs and Corey Kispert gave chase as Juzang attacked the basket only to find Timme standing in his path. Kispert stuck his hands straight up, Juzang collided as he unleashed a shot and officials whistled the play dead. A blocking foul would send Juzang to the line for potentially game-winning free throws. A charge would give Gonzaga the possession for the final moments of regulation. Officials called a charge, and the clock ran out before Gonzaga secured a 93-90 overtime win. A CHARGE?! Johnny Juzang gives the ball back to Gonzaga. Plenty of fans didn't think so. And it's rare to see a charging call in a high-stakes situation like that one. But it's hard to reasonably argue with the call after watching replay. Timme was well outside the restricted zone. His hands were straight up. And while critics argue that Timme shuffled his feet in the moment before Juzang collided, he had well-established defensive position before Juzang made contact. Story continues While it's a tough way to see a national championship run come to an end, it doesn't mean the call was wrong. Officials got this one right in one of the season's biggest moments. UCLA guard Johnny Juzang, rear, drives to the basket over Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) during the second half of a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Juzang was called for charging. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) More from Yahoo Sports: | Johnny Juzang was called for a charge in the final seconds of regulation. Gonzaga won 93-90 in overtime to advance to the NCAA Final Four. The officials got the call right, even if some people didn't think so at the time of the call. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/did-officials-get-critical-charge-call-correct-in-gonzagas-win-over-ucla-053505336.html?src=rss | 0.171452 |
Why so secret, Wyandotte County? Why are officials protecting non-extradition policy? | Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. I know. It sounds crazy just typing that. But its true. In fact, in one case, a suspect in multiple car burglaries in Kansas City, Kansas was allegedly found by his bondsman working in Texas as get this an in-home health aide. But for some bizarre reason yet to be explained, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office doesnt want the suspect brought back to face justice here not even at the bondsmans expense. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Duprees office has acknowledged its secret extradition policy in court-related documents, but has steadfastly refused to make it public, even though the Kansas Open Records Act would seem to require it. Its particularly ironic, since Dupree wrote in a Star guest commentary last summer: For far too long, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office has functioned in secrecy. Its even stranger when you consider that I was easily able to get Johnson Countys much more robust extradition policy and Jackson Countys on the Missouri side via email. Not all suspects are worth a ton of money to go get, certainly. Officials have to draw the line somewhere, lest they bankrupt the county with travel costs for two-bit crooks. Understood. But it would be nice to know where the line is, and what the policy is, since it directly impacts public safety. Still, as of this writing, Wyandotte County Judge Constance Alvey has curiously protected the secret document by quashing the bondsmans subpoena for it. The judge then suggested the bondsman request the extradition policy from the DA under the Kansas Open Records Act. Bondsman Brian Underwood did just that. But the district attorneys office responded that the extradition policy is an investigative document exempt from release under the law. As Underwood and his lawyer James Spies have noted, thats laughable. The document is a statement of policy, not one involved in any particular case. Adds Lawrence attorney Max Kautsch, a Kansas Open Records Act expert: The requested policy is not an investigative record, and thus it is inappropriate for the DAs office to deny the request on that basis. The result: Prosecutors, courts and deputies are sending a message that criminals can skate if they just skate far enough. You better believe the criminal element knows about it, even if the law-abiding public does not. One other disheartening aspect of all this: Ive examined the affidavit in the car burglary case, and it details an impressive bit of police work for a nonviolent crime. Victims of low-level non-person felonies such as car burglaries and theft of valuables from vehicles dont often get the kind of gumshoe effort that was applied in this case: Officers responding to the report of a car break-in Feb. 9 in the 6100 block of Leavenworth Road did their own sleuthing and found two more vehicles that had been broken into. They and other officers used security footage and other evidence to arrest three suspects, one of whom is the suspect in Texas. Now, much of that good police work appears to have been wasted by the judicial system. And for no good reason. I would much prefer that they were more aggressive on their extradition, said Shane Rolf of the Kansas Bail Agents Association and Shanes Bail Bonds in Olathe. Hes being diplomatic. In another case, Underwood said the Wyandotte County DAs office chose not to extradite a convicted felon in possession of a firearm from as nearby as Nebraska. And here I thought guns were supposed to be dangerous. Wyandotte Countys cryptic decision not to seek suspects extradition not only jeopardizes public safety and wastes some very good police work, but in this case has also put the car burglary suspects bondsman in an incredibly unfair vise: The county wont authorize Underwood to go get the suspect in Texas, but Judge Alvey has ordered him to surrender $5,000 for the suspects bond. Thats absurd and unjust. We wont know just how unjust or unsafe until the policy is released. | Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. | bart | 0 | https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/michael-ryan/article250389611.html | 0.517513 |
Why so secret, Wyandotte County? Why are officials protecting non-extradition policy? | Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. I know. It sounds crazy just typing that. But its true. In fact, in one case, a suspect in multiple car burglaries in Kansas City, Kansas was allegedly found by his bondsman working in Texas as get this an in-home health aide. But for some bizarre reason yet to be explained, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office doesnt want the suspect brought back to face justice here not even at the bondsmans expense. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Duprees office has acknowledged its secret extradition policy in court-related documents, but has steadfastly refused to make it public, even though the Kansas Open Records Act would seem to require it. Its particularly ironic, since Dupree wrote in a Star guest commentary last summer: For far too long, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office has functioned in secrecy. Its even stranger when you consider that I was easily able to get Johnson Countys much more robust extradition policy and Jackson Countys on the Missouri side via email. Not all suspects are worth a ton of money to go get, certainly. Officials have to draw the line somewhere, lest they bankrupt the county with travel costs for two-bit crooks. Understood. But it would be nice to know where the line is, and what the policy is, since it directly impacts public safety. Still, as of this writing, Wyandotte County Judge Constance Alvey has curiously protected the secret document by quashing the bondsmans subpoena for it. The judge then suggested the bondsman request the extradition policy from the DA under the Kansas Open Records Act. Bondsman Brian Underwood did just that. But the district attorneys office responded that the extradition policy is an investigative document exempt from release under the law. As Underwood and his lawyer James Spies have noted, thats laughable. The document is a statement of policy, not one involved in any particular case. Adds Lawrence attorney Max Kautsch, a Kansas Open Records Act expert: The requested policy is not an investigative record, and thus it is inappropriate for the DAs office to deny the request on that basis. The result: Prosecutors, courts and deputies are sending a message that criminals can skate if they just skate far enough. You better believe the criminal element knows about it, even if the law-abiding public does not. One other disheartening aspect of all this: Ive examined the affidavit in the car burglary case, and it details an impressive bit of police work for a nonviolent crime. Victims of low-level non-person felonies such as car burglaries and theft of valuables from vehicles dont often get the kind of gumshoe effort that was applied in this case: Officers responding to the report of a car break-in Feb. 9 in the 6100 block of Leavenworth Road did their own sleuthing and found two more vehicles that had been broken into. They and other officers used security footage and other evidence to arrest three suspects, one of whom is the suspect in Texas. Now, much of that good police work appears to have been wasted by the judicial system. And for no good reason. I would much prefer that they were more aggressive on their extradition, said Shane Rolf of the Kansas Bail Agents Association and Shanes Bail Bonds in Olathe. Hes being diplomatic. In another case, Underwood said the Wyandotte County DAs office chose not to extradite a convicted felon in possession of a firearm from as nearby as Nebraska. And here I thought guns were supposed to be dangerous. Wyandotte Countys cryptic decision not to seek suspects extradition not only jeopardizes public safety and wastes some very good police work, but in this case has also put the car burglary suspects bondsman in an incredibly unfair vise: The county wont authorize Underwood to go get the suspect in Texas, but Judge Alvey has ordered him to surrender $5,000 for the suspects bond. Thats absurd and unjust. We wont know just how unjust or unsafe until the policy is released. | Dean Obeidallah: Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/michael-ryan/article250389611.html | 0.504059 |
Why so secret, Wyandotte County? Why are officials protecting non-extradition policy? | Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. I know. It sounds crazy just typing that. But its true. In fact, in one case, a suspect in multiple car burglaries in Kansas City, Kansas was allegedly found by his bondsman working in Texas as get this an in-home health aide. But for some bizarre reason yet to be explained, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office doesnt want the suspect brought back to face justice here not even at the bondsmans expense. Wyandotte County District Attorney Mark Duprees office has acknowledged its secret extradition policy in court-related documents, but has steadfastly refused to make it public, even though the Kansas Open Records Act would seem to require it. Its particularly ironic, since Dupree wrote in a Star guest commentary last summer: For far too long, the Wyandotte County District Attorneys office has functioned in secrecy. Its even stranger when you consider that I was easily able to get Johnson Countys much more robust extradition policy and Jackson Countys on the Missouri side via email. Not all suspects are worth a ton of money to go get, certainly. Officials have to draw the line somewhere, lest they bankrupt the county with travel costs for two-bit crooks. Understood. But it would be nice to know where the line is, and what the policy is, since it directly impacts public safety. Still, as of this writing, Wyandotte County Judge Constance Alvey has curiously protected the secret document by quashing the bondsmans subpoena for it. The judge then suggested the bondsman request the extradition policy from the DA under the Kansas Open Records Act. Bondsman Brian Underwood did just that. But the district attorneys office responded that the extradition policy is an investigative document exempt from release under the law. As Underwood and his lawyer James Spies have noted, thats laughable. The document is a statement of policy, not one involved in any particular case. Adds Lawrence attorney Max Kautsch, a Kansas Open Records Act expert: The requested policy is not an investigative record, and thus it is inappropriate for the DAs office to deny the request on that basis. The result: Prosecutors, courts and deputies are sending a message that criminals can skate if they just skate far enough. You better believe the criminal element knows about it, even if the law-abiding public does not. One other disheartening aspect of all this: Ive examined the affidavit in the car burglary case, and it details an impressive bit of police work for a nonviolent crime. Victims of low-level non-person felonies such as car burglaries and theft of valuables from vehicles dont often get the kind of gumshoe effort that was applied in this case: Officers responding to the report of a car break-in Feb. 9 in the 6100 block of Leavenworth Road did their own sleuthing and found two more vehicles that had been broken into. They and other officers used security footage and other evidence to arrest three suspects, one of whom is the suspect in Texas. Now, much of that good police work appears to have been wasted by the judicial system. And for no good reason. I would much prefer that they were more aggressive on their extradition, said Shane Rolf of the Kansas Bail Agents Association and Shanes Bail Bonds in Olathe. Hes being diplomatic. In another case, Underwood said the Wyandotte County DAs office chose not to extradite a convicted felon in possession of a firearm from as nearby as Nebraska. And here I thought guns were supposed to be dangerous. Wyandotte Countys cryptic decision not to seek suspects extradition not only jeopardizes public safety and wastes some very good police work, but in this case has also put the car burglary suspects bondsman in an incredibly unfair vise: The county wont authorize Underwood to go get the suspect in Texas, but Judge Alvey has ordered him to surrender $5,000 for the suspects bond. Thats absurd and unjust. We wont know just how unjust or unsafe until the policy is released. | Wyandotte County has a secret policy allowing low-level felony suspects to escape prosecution if they can just get a couple states away. In one case, a suspect in multiple car burglaries in Kansas City, Kansas was allegedly found by his bondsman working in Texas as an in-home health aide. | bart | 2 | https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/michael-ryan/article250389611.html | 0.618848 |
What is quantum computing and what could it mean for Cleveland? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 10-year partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and IBM on quantum computing is the type of project economic development officials have craved for years, with the potential for Cleveland to be the site of major scientific advancements. Quantum computing is still a rapidly developing technology, though researchers have discussed the concept for decades. The promises are astounding -- the ability to simulate complicated physical and chemical processes and crunch numbers quicker than any supercomputer. The draw for the IBM-Cleveland Clinic Discovery Accelerator, is the technologys potential, not so much what it can deliver now. The partnership could eventually make Cleveland a site for a 1,000+ qubit computer, a milestone in quantum computing science. Researchers will explore how quantum computing interacts with other technologies, like artificial intelligence, to solve problems in healthcare. The Clinics Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health, where the accelerator is housed, will hire around 7,500 people. The partnership is not just on technology, Dr. Lara Jehi, chief research information officer at the Cleveland Clinic, said. The technology is a tool towards a goal, and the goal is advancing discovery. Thats why we have the big education component and workforce development component that is included in the partnership. John Donohue, a senior manager of scientific research at the University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing, said the field of quantum computing has exploded in the past 30 years into an international effort and is moving from a pie in the sky idea to something more tangible. One of the bigger problems that people are having in quantum computing is reaching out to people in industry and kind of getting people involved on the ground floor to build awareness on the technology, build expertise on the technology among people who, you know, have that knowledge about what problems their industry has, and get people ready for when the hardware does catch up, he said. Quantum computers will not replace the personal computer, laptop or phone that people use every day. The two types of technology, though sharing the term computer are meant for entirely different purposes. Quantum computers, which are large and shaped like chandeliers, are not going to be a staple of the average home. Typical, everyday computers use bits, or ones and zeroes, to make up information. That represents being on or off. Every process on a computer is made up of those bits. Even the most advanced supercomputer still relies on ones and zeros, which limits the speed of computation. The simplest way of thinking about this is that nature and the universe is one great big computer, Bob Sutor, Chief Quantum Exponent at IBM, said. Its a computer that manages everything around us, I mean, from every electron to atom to molecule, and how it all fits together, the chemistry, the biochemistry, plays in the physics. But thats not how we built computers. Quantum computing relies on atomic pieces called qubits, which are both one and zero at the same time. Thats pronounced cue-bit. Because they dont land on a one or a zero, creating qubits can help replicate complicated processes happening on a molecular level. What were trying to do is to understand how nature works as a computer, and then replicate and use its computing capabilities for our own reasons, Sutor said. He uses the example of chemistry, with a caffeine molecule. A quantum computer could simulate all the molecular reactions from that caffeine molecule, like the reactions that go on in the human brain. Quantum computing is not eliminating the need for regular computers. This kind of technology is not meant to fulfill the same functions as a laptop or phone. But what quantum computing can potentially do is key for research, and holds promise in other fields like cryptology and finance, because of its power. The quantum computer is enclosed in a glass box, and the chandelier shape holds the qubits at the core. The outside tubes and devices linking to the core have numerous functions, as the machine needs to be extremely stable as researchers send pulses to manipulate the qubits. Quantum environments must be cold -- the System One computer to be housed at the Clinic will use cryogenic engineering to keep it cold and isolated. Any variables, like heat or noise, could throw off the system. Scientists use different methods to create qubits, which essentially means gaining close control of these very tiny, unstable atomic pieces. Creating an access point to control how these pieces interact or spin can involve using magnets, light or other approaches. The more qubits, the more power and capability for quantum machines to make these kinds of calculations. As part of a quantum computing roadmap, IBM is looking to create a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer by 2023. The Cleveland Clinic, as part of this partnership, is the first private business where IBM will put its current quantum computer on-site. Research and development is the main application for quantum computing. The near-term applications are in experimental calculations or technical fields like physics or chemistry, where people are looking at these interactions very closely. For example, researchers from IBM and the parent company of Mercedes-Benz published a paper where quantum computing replicated processes in lithium molecules in batteries, which could have implications for the future of electric cars. The federal Department of Energy is interested in the future of quantum computing; there are five federally supported National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. There was also a National Quantum Initiative Act passed in 2018, which created an umbrella where government agencies could establish research centers related to quantum computing. The act also created the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, a partnership between government, private and public entities on quantum computing. IBM signed on to the partnership and is part of its steering committee. Potential applications include nuclear science, logistics, cryptography and sensors. The Discovery Accelerator in Cleveland will allow the Clinics Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to use the technology to address its research areas in health care. The ability of quantum computers to simulate interactions could help model pathogens to assist in research. Part of having a quantum computer on-site is having access to its potential. The quantum computer on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic wont be immediately able to solve all the problems researchers have in mind. Building out its capabilities and trying out these new applications is part of the process that will advance the field. There are two areas where quantum computing needs to build: capacity and stability. Capacity is building out the number of qubits. Researchers need to keep control of qubits -- a difficult task. When computers were first run, they used vacuum tubes instead of transistors, a staple in computers now. Pieces were breaking every 36 hours, Sutor said, but that wasnt a comment on the future of the technology. When we talk about the stability of quantum computers, its exactly the same notion, which is that the hardware as we currently configure it, yeah, you know, it works for a while, and then it starts to get a little crazy, he said. So the first thing is, well, how much can we do in that while and these are going to be the early applications. To talk about long-term applications, engineers will need to implement fault tolerance or error correction, which is built into todays computers. That means if theres a problem in the circuits, the computation will still be able to run. Theyre used for different problems. A major task over recent years is to prove quantum supremacy, or that a quantum computer can do a calculation better than a regular computer. A paper published in Nature in 2019 shows evidence that a team of researchers achieved quantum supremacy for a calculation. There still has yet to be consistency on quantum supremacy. The team, led by a scientist from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Google, conducted the calculation on a 53-qubit chip. For context, researchers said in the Nature article describing the milestone that the quantum computer solved a calculation that would take a traditional supercomputer 10,000 years. The lab does not just include quantum computing, it also includes artificial intelligence and other IBM software. Its part of the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research established as part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a partnership between leading health and education institutions in the Cleveland area. The quantum computing partnership between Cleveland Clinic and IBM is a great example of the types of innovation partnerships needed to accelerate research and technology development for pressing human health needs, GCPs incoming President and CEO Baiju R. Shah said. The number of people who will be educated on quantum computing or other technology as part of the accelerator is not immediately clear, and a IBM spokeswoman did not have further information on the education programs. The idea is to set up a long-term chain, where IBMs education programs will train people for quantum computing and then fill positions with those people. How the Clinic and IBM end up using the computer could shape opportunities moving forward. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, Tennessee, researchers invite vendors to show them how they would use the technology, Quantum Science Center Deputy Director Travis Humble said. We learn from their experience, you know, what works and what doesnt, Humble said. Ill tell you right now that one of the key insights is that it takes many different disciplines to get the best solutions. Imagine building a house -- you cant have just a carpenter or just a plumber or just a mason -- it takes all those skills in order to really build something sturdy. Its same thing with quantum computing. | Cleveland Clinic, IBM team up for 10-year partnership on quantum computing. Quantum computing can simulate complicated physical and chemical processes. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/what-is-quantum-computing-and-what-could-it-mean-for-cleveland.html | 0.328364 |
What is quantum computing and what could it mean for Cleveland? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 10-year partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and IBM on quantum computing is the type of project economic development officials have craved for years, with the potential for Cleveland to be the site of major scientific advancements. Quantum computing is still a rapidly developing technology, though researchers have discussed the concept for decades. The promises are astounding -- the ability to simulate complicated physical and chemical processes and crunch numbers quicker than any supercomputer. The draw for the IBM-Cleveland Clinic Discovery Accelerator, is the technologys potential, not so much what it can deliver now. The partnership could eventually make Cleveland a site for a 1,000+ qubit computer, a milestone in quantum computing science. Researchers will explore how quantum computing interacts with other technologies, like artificial intelligence, to solve problems in healthcare. The Clinics Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health, where the accelerator is housed, will hire around 7,500 people. The partnership is not just on technology, Dr. Lara Jehi, chief research information officer at the Cleveland Clinic, said. The technology is a tool towards a goal, and the goal is advancing discovery. Thats why we have the big education component and workforce development component that is included in the partnership. John Donohue, a senior manager of scientific research at the University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing, said the field of quantum computing has exploded in the past 30 years into an international effort and is moving from a pie in the sky idea to something more tangible. One of the bigger problems that people are having in quantum computing is reaching out to people in industry and kind of getting people involved on the ground floor to build awareness on the technology, build expertise on the technology among people who, you know, have that knowledge about what problems their industry has, and get people ready for when the hardware does catch up, he said. Quantum computers will not replace the personal computer, laptop or phone that people use every day. The two types of technology, though sharing the term computer are meant for entirely different purposes. Quantum computers, which are large and shaped like chandeliers, are not going to be a staple of the average home. Typical, everyday computers use bits, or ones and zeroes, to make up information. That represents being on or off. Every process on a computer is made up of those bits. Even the most advanced supercomputer still relies on ones and zeros, which limits the speed of computation. The simplest way of thinking about this is that nature and the universe is one great big computer, Bob Sutor, Chief Quantum Exponent at IBM, said. Its a computer that manages everything around us, I mean, from every electron to atom to molecule, and how it all fits together, the chemistry, the biochemistry, plays in the physics. But thats not how we built computers. Quantum computing relies on atomic pieces called qubits, which are both one and zero at the same time. Thats pronounced cue-bit. Because they dont land on a one or a zero, creating qubits can help replicate complicated processes happening on a molecular level. What were trying to do is to understand how nature works as a computer, and then replicate and use its computing capabilities for our own reasons, Sutor said. He uses the example of chemistry, with a caffeine molecule. A quantum computer could simulate all the molecular reactions from that caffeine molecule, like the reactions that go on in the human brain. Quantum computing is not eliminating the need for regular computers. This kind of technology is not meant to fulfill the same functions as a laptop or phone. But what quantum computing can potentially do is key for research, and holds promise in other fields like cryptology and finance, because of its power. The quantum computer is enclosed in a glass box, and the chandelier shape holds the qubits at the core. The outside tubes and devices linking to the core have numerous functions, as the machine needs to be extremely stable as researchers send pulses to manipulate the qubits. Quantum environments must be cold -- the System One computer to be housed at the Clinic will use cryogenic engineering to keep it cold and isolated. Any variables, like heat or noise, could throw off the system. Scientists use different methods to create qubits, which essentially means gaining close control of these very tiny, unstable atomic pieces. Creating an access point to control how these pieces interact or spin can involve using magnets, light or other approaches. The more qubits, the more power and capability for quantum machines to make these kinds of calculations. As part of a quantum computing roadmap, IBM is looking to create a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer by 2023. The Cleveland Clinic, as part of this partnership, is the first private business where IBM will put its current quantum computer on-site. Research and development is the main application for quantum computing. The near-term applications are in experimental calculations or technical fields like physics or chemistry, where people are looking at these interactions very closely. For example, researchers from IBM and the parent company of Mercedes-Benz published a paper where quantum computing replicated processes in lithium molecules in batteries, which could have implications for the future of electric cars. The federal Department of Energy is interested in the future of quantum computing; there are five federally supported National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. There was also a National Quantum Initiative Act passed in 2018, which created an umbrella where government agencies could establish research centers related to quantum computing. The act also created the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, a partnership between government, private and public entities on quantum computing. IBM signed on to the partnership and is part of its steering committee. Potential applications include nuclear science, logistics, cryptography and sensors. The Discovery Accelerator in Cleveland will allow the Clinics Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to use the technology to address its research areas in health care. The ability of quantum computers to simulate interactions could help model pathogens to assist in research. Part of having a quantum computer on-site is having access to its potential. The quantum computer on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic wont be immediately able to solve all the problems researchers have in mind. Building out its capabilities and trying out these new applications is part of the process that will advance the field. There are two areas where quantum computing needs to build: capacity and stability. Capacity is building out the number of qubits. Researchers need to keep control of qubits -- a difficult task. When computers were first run, they used vacuum tubes instead of transistors, a staple in computers now. Pieces were breaking every 36 hours, Sutor said, but that wasnt a comment on the future of the technology. When we talk about the stability of quantum computers, its exactly the same notion, which is that the hardware as we currently configure it, yeah, you know, it works for a while, and then it starts to get a little crazy, he said. So the first thing is, well, how much can we do in that while and these are going to be the early applications. To talk about long-term applications, engineers will need to implement fault tolerance or error correction, which is built into todays computers. That means if theres a problem in the circuits, the computation will still be able to run. Theyre used for different problems. A major task over recent years is to prove quantum supremacy, or that a quantum computer can do a calculation better than a regular computer. A paper published in Nature in 2019 shows evidence that a team of researchers achieved quantum supremacy for a calculation. There still has yet to be consistency on quantum supremacy. The team, led by a scientist from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Google, conducted the calculation on a 53-qubit chip. For context, researchers said in the Nature article describing the milestone that the quantum computer solved a calculation that would take a traditional supercomputer 10,000 years. The lab does not just include quantum computing, it also includes artificial intelligence and other IBM software. Its part of the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research established as part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a partnership between leading health and education institutions in the Cleveland area. The quantum computing partnership between Cleveland Clinic and IBM is a great example of the types of innovation partnerships needed to accelerate research and technology development for pressing human health needs, GCPs incoming President and CEO Baiju R. Shah said. The number of people who will be educated on quantum computing or other technology as part of the accelerator is not immediately clear, and a IBM spokeswoman did not have further information on the education programs. The idea is to set up a long-term chain, where IBMs education programs will train people for quantum computing and then fill positions with those people. How the Clinic and IBM end up using the computer could shape opportunities moving forward. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, Tennessee, researchers invite vendors to show them how they would use the technology, Quantum Science Center Deputy Director Travis Humble said. We learn from their experience, you know, what works and what doesnt, Humble said. Ill tell you right now that one of the key insights is that it takes many different disciplines to get the best solutions. Imagine building a house -- you cant have just a carpenter or just a plumber or just a mason -- it takes all those skills in order to really build something sturdy. Its same thing with quantum computing. | Cleveland Clinic, IBM team up for 10-year partnership on quantum computing. Quantum computing can simulate complicated physical and chemical processes. IBM-Cleveland Clinic "Discovery Accelerator" will hire around 7,500 people. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/what-is-quantum-computing-and-what-could-it-mean-for-cleveland.html | 0.410322 |
What is quantum computing and what could it mean for Cleveland? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 10-year partnership between the Cleveland Clinic and IBM on quantum computing is the type of project economic development officials have craved for years, with the potential for Cleveland to be the site of major scientific advancements. Quantum computing is still a rapidly developing technology, though researchers have discussed the concept for decades. The promises are astounding -- the ability to simulate complicated physical and chemical processes and crunch numbers quicker than any supercomputer. The draw for the IBM-Cleveland Clinic Discovery Accelerator, is the technologys potential, not so much what it can deliver now. The partnership could eventually make Cleveland a site for a 1,000+ qubit computer, a milestone in quantum computing science. Researchers will explore how quantum computing interacts with other technologies, like artificial intelligence, to solve problems in healthcare. The Clinics Global Center for Pathogen Research and Human Health, where the accelerator is housed, will hire around 7,500 people. The partnership is not just on technology, Dr. Lara Jehi, chief research information officer at the Cleveland Clinic, said. The technology is a tool towards a goal, and the goal is advancing discovery. Thats why we have the big education component and workforce development component that is included in the partnership. John Donohue, a senior manager of scientific research at the University of Waterloo Institute for Quantum Computing, said the field of quantum computing has exploded in the past 30 years into an international effort and is moving from a pie in the sky idea to something more tangible. One of the bigger problems that people are having in quantum computing is reaching out to people in industry and kind of getting people involved on the ground floor to build awareness on the technology, build expertise on the technology among people who, you know, have that knowledge about what problems their industry has, and get people ready for when the hardware does catch up, he said. Quantum computers will not replace the personal computer, laptop or phone that people use every day. The two types of technology, though sharing the term computer are meant for entirely different purposes. Quantum computers, which are large and shaped like chandeliers, are not going to be a staple of the average home. Typical, everyday computers use bits, or ones and zeroes, to make up information. That represents being on or off. Every process on a computer is made up of those bits. Even the most advanced supercomputer still relies on ones and zeros, which limits the speed of computation. The simplest way of thinking about this is that nature and the universe is one great big computer, Bob Sutor, Chief Quantum Exponent at IBM, said. Its a computer that manages everything around us, I mean, from every electron to atom to molecule, and how it all fits together, the chemistry, the biochemistry, plays in the physics. But thats not how we built computers. Quantum computing relies on atomic pieces called qubits, which are both one and zero at the same time. Thats pronounced cue-bit. Because they dont land on a one or a zero, creating qubits can help replicate complicated processes happening on a molecular level. What were trying to do is to understand how nature works as a computer, and then replicate and use its computing capabilities for our own reasons, Sutor said. He uses the example of chemistry, with a caffeine molecule. A quantum computer could simulate all the molecular reactions from that caffeine molecule, like the reactions that go on in the human brain. Quantum computing is not eliminating the need for regular computers. This kind of technology is not meant to fulfill the same functions as a laptop or phone. But what quantum computing can potentially do is key for research, and holds promise in other fields like cryptology and finance, because of its power. The quantum computer is enclosed in a glass box, and the chandelier shape holds the qubits at the core. The outside tubes and devices linking to the core have numerous functions, as the machine needs to be extremely stable as researchers send pulses to manipulate the qubits. Quantum environments must be cold -- the System One computer to be housed at the Clinic will use cryogenic engineering to keep it cold and isolated. Any variables, like heat or noise, could throw off the system. Scientists use different methods to create qubits, which essentially means gaining close control of these very tiny, unstable atomic pieces. Creating an access point to control how these pieces interact or spin can involve using magnets, light or other approaches. The more qubits, the more power and capability for quantum machines to make these kinds of calculations. As part of a quantum computing roadmap, IBM is looking to create a 1,000+ qubit quantum computer by 2023. The Cleveland Clinic, as part of this partnership, is the first private business where IBM will put its current quantum computer on-site. Research and development is the main application for quantum computing. The near-term applications are in experimental calculations or technical fields like physics or chemistry, where people are looking at these interactions very closely. For example, researchers from IBM and the parent company of Mercedes-Benz published a paper where quantum computing replicated processes in lithium molecules in batteries, which could have implications for the future of electric cars. The federal Department of Energy is interested in the future of quantum computing; there are five federally supported National Quantum Information Science Research Centers. There was also a National Quantum Initiative Act passed in 2018, which created an umbrella where government agencies could establish research centers related to quantum computing. The act also created the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, a partnership between government, private and public entities on quantum computing. IBM signed on to the partnership and is part of its steering committee. Potential applications include nuclear science, logistics, cryptography and sensors. The Discovery Accelerator in Cleveland will allow the Clinics Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research to use the technology to address its research areas in health care. The ability of quantum computers to simulate interactions could help model pathogens to assist in research. Part of having a quantum computer on-site is having access to its potential. The quantum computer on the campus of the Cleveland Clinic wont be immediately able to solve all the problems researchers have in mind. Building out its capabilities and trying out these new applications is part of the process that will advance the field. There are two areas where quantum computing needs to build: capacity and stability. Capacity is building out the number of qubits. Researchers need to keep control of qubits -- a difficult task. When computers were first run, they used vacuum tubes instead of transistors, a staple in computers now. Pieces were breaking every 36 hours, Sutor said, but that wasnt a comment on the future of the technology. When we talk about the stability of quantum computers, its exactly the same notion, which is that the hardware as we currently configure it, yeah, you know, it works for a while, and then it starts to get a little crazy, he said. So the first thing is, well, how much can we do in that while and these are going to be the early applications. To talk about long-term applications, engineers will need to implement fault tolerance or error correction, which is built into todays computers. That means if theres a problem in the circuits, the computation will still be able to run. Theyre used for different problems. A major task over recent years is to prove quantum supremacy, or that a quantum computer can do a calculation better than a regular computer. A paper published in Nature in 2019 shows evidence that a team of researchers achieved quantum supremacy for a calculation. There still has yet to be consistency on quantum supremacy. The team, led by a scientist from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Google, conducted the calculation on a 53-qubit chip. For context, researchers said in the Nature article describing the milestone that the quantum computer solved a calculation that would take a traditional supercomputer 10,000 years. The lab does not just include quantum computing, it also includes artificial intelligence and other IBM software. Its part of the Center for Global and Emerging Pathogens Research established as part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a partnership between leading health and education institutions in the Cleveland area. The quantum computing partnership between Cleveland Clinic and IBM is a great example of the types of innovation partnerships needed to accelerate research and technology development for pressing human health needs, GCPs incoming President and CEO Baiju R. Shah said. The number of people who will be educated on quantum computing or other technology as part of the accelerator is not immediately clear, and a IBM spokeswoman did not have further information on the education programs. The idea is to set up a long-term chain, where IBMs education programs will train people for quantum computing and then fill positions with those people. How the Clinic and IBM end up using the computer could shape opportunities moving forward. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Knoxville, Tennessee, researchers invite vendors to show them how they would use the technology, Quantum Science Center Deputy Director Travis Humble said. We learn from their experience, you know, what works and what doesnt, Humble said. Ill tell you right now that one of the key insights is that it takes many different disciplines to get the best solutions. Imagine building a house -- you cant have just a carpenter or just a plumber or just a mason -- it takes all those skills in order to really build something sturdy. Its same thing with quantum computing. | Cleveland Clinic, IBM team up for 10-year partnership on quantum computing. Quantum computing can simulate complicated physical and chemical processes. IBM-Cleveland Clinic "Discovery Accelerator" will hire around 7,500 people. The technology could eventually lead to a 1,000+ qubit computer in Cleveland. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/what-is-quantum-computing-and-what-could-it-mean-for-cleveland.html | 0.483053 |
Would Aaron Rodgers retire from football to host Jeopardy? | Aaron Rodgers is extremely smart. Aaron Rodgers is extremely self-aware. And Aaron Rodgers is extremely strategic. He would not have done a pre-airing victory lap regarding his two-week stint as a Jeopardy (I know theres an exclamation point; I choose not to use it) guest host, touting the extent to which he crushed the assignment, if he didnt realize to his core that he, indeed, crushed the assignment. Surely, the powers-that-be are eyeballing the various guests hosts as potential permanent hosts. The possibility undoubtedly has crossed his mind. With Rodgers repeatedly making it clear that he has no interest in becoming an NFL analyst after his football career ends, the best path to big money post-playing would come from pouncing on an opportunity like Jeopardy, even if the timing isnt entirely perfect. For Rodgers, the problem is that the window may only ever open once. Whoever gets the job may hold the job for so long that Rodgers never gets another chance. Its no accident or coincidence that Rodgers has made the rounds in recent days to hype his appearance. Apart from being extremely smart, self-aware, and strategic, hes intensely competitive. With Dr. Mehmet Oz handling the two weeks before Rodgers, Rodgers wants the ratings to spike once he takes over and they will. Rodgers also is a master of sending messages to his current employer while also retaining the ability to say, Im not sending any messages. And theres definitely a message for Packers CEO Mark Murphy in Rodgers belief that he nailed it on Jeopardy. Count Murphy among the millions wholl tune in next week, with an eye toward analyzing every word, movement, and facial expression from Rodgers in order to assess whether he truly has the chops to win the ultimate Jeopardy prize an off-ramp from football that gives Rodgers a major platform (and the millions of dollars that will go along with it) for decades to come. originally appeared on Pro Football Talk | Aaron Rodgers will host Jeopardy for two weeks next week. Rodgers has said he has no interest in becoming an NFL analyst after his football career. Rodgers is extremely smart, self-aware, and strategic. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-retire-football-host-222308348.html?src=rss | 0.167444 |
Would Aaron Rodgers retire from football to host Jeopardy? | Aaron Rodgers is extremely smart. Aaron Rodgers is extremely self-aware. And Aaron Rodgers is extremely strategic. He would not have done a pre-airing victory lap regarding his two-week stint as a Jeopardy (I know theres an exclamation point; I choose not to use it) guest host, touting the extent to which he crushed the assignment, if he didnt realize to his core that he, indeed, crushed the assignment. Surely, the powers-that-be are eyeballing the various guests hosts as potential permanent hosts. The possibility undoubtedly has crossed his mind. With Rodgers repeatedly making it clear that he has no interest in becoming an NFL analyst after his football career ends, the best path to big money post-playing would come from pouncing on an opportunity like Jeopardy, even if the timing isnt entirely perfect. For Rodgers, the problem is that the window may only ever open once. Whoever gets the job may hold the job for so long that Rodgers never gets another chance. Its no accident or coincidence that Rodgers has made the rounds in recent days to hype his appearance. Apart from being extremely smart, self-aware, and strategic, hes intensely competitive. With Dr. Mehmet Oz handling the two weeks before Rodgers, Rodgers wants the ratings to spike once he takes over and they will. Rodgers also is a master of sending messages to his current employer while also retaining the ability to say, Im not sending any messages. And theres definitely a message for Packers CEO Mark Murphy in Rodgers belief that he nailed it on Jeopardy. Count Murphy among the millions wholl tune in next week, with an eye toward analyzing every word, movement, and facial expression from Rodgers in order to assess whether he truly has the chops to win the ultimate Jeopardy prize an off-ramp from football that gives Rodgers a major platform (and the millions of dollars that will go along with it) for decades to come. originally appeared on Pro Football Talk | Aaron Rodgers has repeatedly said he has no interest in becoming an NFL analyst after his football career ends. The best path to big money post-playing would come from pouncing on an opportunity like Jeopardy, even if the timing isn't entirely perfect. Whoever gets the job may hold the job for so long that Rodgers never gets another chance. | pegasus | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/aaron-rodgers-retire-football-host-222308348.html?src=rss | 0.119807 |
How would a traffic light system for international travel work in the UK? | Among the many government plans being mooted for a gradual emergence out of Covid restrictions is a so-called traffic light system for international travel. While the idea has only been briefed and not confirmed, the idea is that foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. Green countries would mean people could return to the UK with no restrictions. Amber destinations would most likely mean people having to quarantine at home, while red ones would require a formal, 10-day quarantine stay at a hotel. Currently, all foreign travel is banned bar for a handful of reasons. The bulk of people who come into the UK need to quarantine at a home or other single destination for 10 days they can be released early if they test negative for Covid on day five. Arrivals from 34 existing red list countries must pay to quarantine at a hotel, with four more countries being added on 9 April. A range of factors, including Covid infection rates, and the speed at which they are changing, and the extent of vaccination programmes. Boris Johnson is due to announce details of Covid certification, so people can attend mass events in the UK and potentially information about overseas travel on Monday. It is understood he will host a Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon. It would be risky. The traffic light system has not yet been confirmed. Even if it was the status of particular countries would not necessarily be known and could change. No. These are the quarantine details. In addition, some countries might seek proof of vaccination to allow overseas travellers into their countries. UK ministers have accepted the broad idea, not least because certain countries have previously insisted on proof of vaccination for other diseases before allowing people in. This is different from the idea of Covid certification within the UK, which Johnson is also due to give details about on Monday. This is expected to allow people to show proof of vaccination, or of a recent negative Covid test, or of a recent test showing Covid antibodies to be allowed into crowded venues, whether pubs or sporting events. | Foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. Green countries would mean people could return to the UK with no restrictions. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/apr/04/how-would-traffic-light-system-international-travel-work-uk | 0.140991 |
How would a traffic light system for international travel work in the UK? | Among the many government plans being mooted for a gradual emergence out of Covid restrictions is a so-called traffic light system for international travel. While the idea has only been briefed and not confirmed, the idea is that foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. Green countries would mean people could return to the UK with no restrictions. Amber destinations would most likely mean people having to quarantine at home, while red ones would require a formal, 10-day quarantine stay at a hotel. Currently, all foreign travel is banned bar for a handful of reasons. The bulk of people who come into the UK need to quarantine at a home or other single destination for 10 days they can be released early if they test negative for Covid on day five. Arrivals from 34 existing red list countries must pay to quarantine at a hotel, with four more countries being added on 9 April. A range of factors, including Covid infection rates, and the speed at which they are changing, and the extent of vaccination programmes. Boris Johnson is due to announce details of Covid certification, so people can attend mass events in the UK and potentially information about overseas travel on Monday. It is understood he will host a Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon. It would be risky. The traffic light system has not yet been confirmed. Even if it was the status of particular countries would not necessarily be known and could change. No. These are the quarantine details. In addition, some countries might seek proof of vaccination to allow overseas travellers into their countries. UK ministers have accepted the broad idea, not least because certain countries have previously insisted on proof of vaccination for other diseases before allowing people in. This is different from the idea of Covid certification within the UK, which Johnson is also due to give details about on Monday. This is expected to allow people to show proof of vaccination, or of a recent negative Covid test, or of a recent test showing Covid antibodies to be allowed into crowded venues, whether pubs or sporting events. | The idea is that foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. The traffic light system has not yet been confirmed, and the status of particular countries would not necessarily be known. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/apr/04/how-would-traffic-light-system-international-travel-work-uk | 0.179336 |
How would a traffic light system for international travel work in the UK? | Among the many government plans being mooted for a gradual emergence out of Covid restrictions is a so-called traffic light system for international travel. While the idea has only been briefed and not confirmed, the idea is that foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. Green countries would mean people could return to the UK with no restrictions. Amber destinations would most likely mean people having to quarantine at home, while red ones would require a formal, 10-day quarantine stay at a hotel. Currently, all foreign travel is banned bar for a handful of reasons. The bulk of people who come into the UK need to quarantine at a home or other single destination for 10 days they can be released early if they test negative for Covid on day five. Arrivals from 34 existing red list countries must pay to quarantine at a hotel, with four more countries being added on 9 April. A range of factors, including Covid infection rates, and the speed at which they are changing, and the extent of vaccination programmes. Boris Johnson is due to announce details of Covid certification, so people can attend mass events in the UK and potentially information about overseas travel on Monday. It is understood he will host a Downing Street press conference on Monday afternoon. It would be risky. The traffic light system has not yet been confirmed. Even if it was the status of particular countries would not necessarily be known and could change. No. These are the quarantine details. In addition, some countries might seek proof of vaccination to allow overseas travellers into their countries. UK ministers have accepted the broad idea, not least because certain countries have previously insisted on proof of vaccination for other diseases before allowing people in. This is different from the idea of Covid certification within the UK, which Johnson is also due to give details about on Monday. This is expected to allow people to show proof of vaccination, or of a recent negative Covid test, or of a recent test showing Covid antibodies to be allowed into crowded venues, whether pubs or sporting events. | The idea is that foreign destinations would be graded as green, amber or red for UK travellers. The traffic light system has not yet been confirmed, and the status of particular countries would not necessarily be known and could change. It would be risky, however, as some countries might seek proof of vaccination. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/apr/04/how-would-traffic-light-system-international-travel-work-uk | 0.221331 |
Who were the children of famed writer Ernest Hemingway? | The personal life of Ernest Hemingway was filled with messy and emotionally charged love stories. However, fatherhood played a part in Hemingway's life. The famed writer had three boys, all of whom lived busy, exciting and complicated lives. Hemingway's oldest son, Jack Hemingway, was born in 1923 during Ernest's first marriage, to Hadley Richardson. The second son, Patrick, was born in 1928 during the author's marriage to his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer. In 1931, Pfeiffer gave birth to the couple's second child and Ernest's third, Gregory Hemingway, who went by Gloria later in his life. Jack 'Bumby' Hemingway Ernest Hemingway's first son was born Oct. 10, 1923 and was given the nickname "Bumby." He spent the first 11 years of his life in France. In an interview with TV host Bill Boggs, Jack Hemingway remembers his lively childhood in Paris during the '20s. Jack Hemingway said he remembers having babysitters like poet Archie MacLeish and his wife. He was surrounded by characters and excitement while living with his father and mother during an imperative literary time. "He's never portrayed as being funny," Jack Hemingway said of his father during the interview. "He was a very funny, happy, lively person. Fun to be around and exciting. He was my hero." Jack Hemingway died Dec. 1, 2000 after suffering from complications of heart surgery, according to the New York Times. Throughout his life he was a conservationist, avid fisher and worked a number of jobs, including stockbroker and fishing-supplies salesman. More: Ernest Hemingway was inspired by Michigan's nature, forests More:New Hemingway documentary shatters myths, explores writer's Michigan roots Patrick Hemingway The author's second son, Patrick Hemingway, sought adventure like his father. Patrick Hemingway spent years being a professional hunter and wildlife management expert in East Africa. He was born on June 28, 1928, to Pauline Pfeiffer. During a 2008 NPR interview, when asked about his family's history of alcoholism and mental illness, Patrick said there's a tendency in the public to endow all geniuses with "some sort of madness." "Well, I mean, to be a great writer, there's what, three or four of them in every generation?" Patrick Hemingway said during the interview. "And people have to accept this. It's not democracy." He's 94 years old and still alive today. Former director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Thomas Putnam, said during a 2009 forum that Patrick Hemingway is "one of the only voices remaining with firsthand knowledge of arguably the 20th centurys greatest American writer." Gloria (Gregory) 'Gigi' Hemingway The youngest son of Ernest Hemingway was arguably the "most troubled." Born Nov. 12, 1931, Gregory Hemingway had gender dysphoria, which Ernest knew about, according to the Washington Post. This would create a complicated relationship between the writer and his then-son. Gregory was also known as Gloria, and was dubbed with the nickname "Gigi" by Ernest when Gloria was young. In 1976, Gloria Hemingway published "Papa: A Personal Memoir," which had a preface by Norman Mailer. In the opening of the book, Gloria Hemingway said, "I confess I felt profound relief when they lowered my fathers body into the ground and I realized that he was really dead, that I couldnt disappoint him, couldnt hurt him anymore. In an eerie resemblance to Ernest's inner demons, the AP reports alcohol and other problems stalked Gloria Hemingway's life. Gloria had four marriages like Ernest but they all failed. According to statements to the Washington Post, Gloria Hemingway received electric shock treatment many times and had several nervous breakdowns. He went through all this turmoil in his life, Jim Martin of Missoula said to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. Gregory Hemingway lived in motels owned by the Martin family during the 1980s. At 69 years old, Gloria Hemingway died in a Florida jail cell from natural causes on Oct. 1, 2001. Despite the sad ending, Gloria lived a life filled with accomplishment. Gloria Hemingway graduated from the University of Miami medical school but ended up losing his license later in life after dealing with alcoholism, according to the Independent. (Gloria Hemingway) was like a second dad to me, Martin said to the the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. He wrote me a letter of recommendation (that was) the nicest thing anyone ever said about me. Contact Slone Terranella at STerranella@freepress.com and follow her on Twitter @SloneTerranella. Support local journalism here. | Ernest Hemingway had three sons: Jack, Patrick and Gloria. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/04/04/ernest-hemingway-children-pbs-documentary/7065176002/ | 0.532974 |
Who were the children of famed writer Ernest Hemingway? | The personal life of Ernest Hemingway was filled with messy and emotionally charged love stories. However, fatherhood played a part in Hemingway's life. The famed writer had three boys, all of whom lived busy, exciting and complicated lives. Hemingway's oldest son, Jack Hemingway, was born in 1923 during Ernest's first marriage, to Hadley Richardson. The second son, Patrick, was born in 1928 during the author's marriage to his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer. In 1931, Pfeiffer gave birth to the couple's second child and Ernest's third, Gregory Hemingway, who went by Gloria later in his life. Jack 'Bumby' Hemingway Ernest Hemingway's first son was born Oct. 10, 1923 and was given the nickname "Bumby." He spent the first 11 years of his life in France. In an interview with TV host Bill Boggs, Jack Hemingway remembers his lively childhood in Paris during the '20s. Jack Hemingway said he remembers having babysitters like poet Archie MacLeish and his wife. He was surrounded by characters and excitement while living with his father and mother during an imperative literary time. "He's never portrayed as being funny," Jack Hemingway said of his father during the interview. "He was a very funny, happy, lively person. Fun to be around and exciting. He was my hero." Jack Hemingway died Dec. 1, 2000 after suffering from complications of heart surgery, according to the New York Times. Throughout his life he was a conservationist, avid fisher and worked a number of jobs, including stockbroker and fishing-supplies salesman. More: Ernest Hemingway was inspired by Michigan's nature, forests More:New Hemingway documentary shatters myths, explores writer's Michigan roots Patrick Hemingway The author's second son, Patrick Hemingway, sought adventure like his father. Patrick Hemingway spent years being a professional hunter and wildlife management expert in East Africa. He was born on June 28, 1928, to Pauline Pfeiffer. During a 2008 NPR interview, when asked about his family's history of alcoholism and mental illness, Patrick said there's a tendency in the public to endow all geniuses with "some sort of madness." "Well, I mean, to be a great writer, there's what, three or four of them in every generation?" Patrick Hemingway said during the interview. "And people have to accept this. It's not democracy." He's 94 years old and still alive today. Former director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Thomas Putnam, said during a 2009 forum that Patrick Hemingway is "one of the only voices remaining with firsthand knowledge of arguably the 20th centurys greatest American writer." Gloria (Gregory) 'Gigi' Hemingway The youngest son of Ernest Hemingway was arguably the "most troubled." Born Nov. 12, 1931, Gregory Hemingway had gender dysphoria, which Ernest knew about, according to the Washington Post. This would create a complicated relationship between the writer and his then-son. Gregory was also known as Gloria, and was dubbed with the nickname "Gigi" by Ernest when Gloria was young. In 1976, Gloria Hemingway published "Papa: A Personal Memoir," which had a preface by Norman Mailer. In the opening of the book, Gloria Hemingway said, "I confess I felt profound relief when they lowered my fathers body into the ground and I realized that he was really dead, that I couldnt disappoint him, couldnt hurt him anymore. In an eerie resemblance to Ernest's inner demons, the AP reports alcohol and other problems stalked Gloria Hemingway's life. Gloria had four marriages like Ernest but they all failed. According to statements to the Washington Post, Gloria Hemingway received electric shock treatment many times and had several nervous breakdowns. He went through all this turmoil in his life, Jim Martin of Missoula said to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. Gregory Hemingway lived in motels owned by the Martin family during the 1980s. At 69 years old, Gloria Hemingway died in a Florida jail cell from natural causes on Oct. 1, 2001. Despite the sad ending, Gloria lived a life filled with accomplishment. Gloria Hemingway graduated from the University of Miami medical school but ended up losing his license later in life after dealing with alcoholism, according to the Independent. (Gloria Hemingway) was like a second dad to me, Martin said to the the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. He wrote me a letter of recommendation (that was) the nicest thing anyone ever said about me. Contact Slone Terranella at STerranella@freepress.com and follow her on Twitter @SloneTerranella. Support local journalism here. | Ernest Hemingway had three sons: Jack, Patrick and Gloria. Jack was a writer, Patrick was a hunter and Gloria was a gender dysphoria sufferer. All three sons lived busy, exciting and complicated lives. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/04/04/ernest-hemingway-children-pbs-documentary/7065176002/ | 0.663067 |
Who were the children of famed writer Ernest Hemingway? | The personal life of Ernest Hemingway was filled with messy and emotionally charged love stories. However, fatherhood played a part in Hemingway's life. The famed writer had three boys, all of whom lived busy, exciting and complicated lives. Hemingway's oldest son, Jack Hemingway, was born in 1923 during Ernest's first marriage, to Hadley Richardson. The second son, Patrick, was born in 1928 during the author's marriage to his second wife Pauline Pfeiffer. In 1931, Pfeiffer gave birth to the couple's second child and Ernest's third, Gregory Hemingway, who went by Gloria later in his life. Jack 'Bumby' Hemingway Ernest Hemingway's first son was born Oct. 10, 1923 and was given the nickname "Bumby." He spent the first 11 years of his life in France. In an interview with TV host Bill Boggs, Jack Hemingway remembers his lively childhood in Paris during the '20s. Jack Hemingway said he remembers having babysitters like poet Archie MacLeish and his wife. He was surrounded by characters and excitement while living with his father and mother during an imperative literary time. "He's never portrayed as being funny," Jack Hemingway said of his father during the interview. "He was a very funny, happy, lively person. Fun to be around and exciting. He was my hero." Jack Hemingway died Dec. 1, 2000 after suffering from complications of heart surgery, according to the New York Times. Throughout his life he was a conservationist, avid fisher and worked a number of jobs, including stockbroker and fishing-supplies salesman. More: Ernest Hemingway was inspired by Michigan's nature, forests More:New Hemingway documentary shatters myths, explores writer's Michigan roots Patrick Hemingway The author's second son, Patrick Hemingway, sought adventure like his father. Patrick Hemingway spent years being a professional hunter and wildlife management expert in East Africa. He was born on June 28, 1928, to Pauline Pfeiffer. During a 2008 NPR interview, when asked about his family's history of alcoholism and mental illness, Patrick said there's a tendency in the public to endow all geniuses with "some sort of madness." "Well, I mean, to be a great writer, there's what, three or four of them in every generation?" Patrick Hemingway said during the interview. "And people have to accept this. It's not democracy." He's 94 years old and still alive today. Former director of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Thomas Putnam, said during a 2009 forum that Patrick Hemingway is "one of the only voices remaining with firsthand knowledge of arguably the 20th centurys greatest American writer." Gloria (Gregory) 'Gigi' Hemingway The youngest son of Ernest Hemingway was arguably the "most troubled." Born Nov. 12, 1931, Gregory Hemingway had gender dysphoria, which Ernest knew about, according to the Washington Post. This would create a complicated relationship between the writer and his then-son. Gregory was also known as Gloria, and was dubbed with the nickname "Gigi" by Ernest when Gloria was young. In 1976, Gloria Hemingway published "Papa: A Personal Memoir," which had a preface by Norman Mailer. In the opening of the book, Gloria Hemingway said, "I confess I felt profound relief when they lowered my fathers body into the ground and I realized that he was really dead, that I couldnt disappoint him, couldnt hurt him anymore. In an eerie resemblance to Ernest's inner demons, the AP reports alcohol and other problems stalked Gloria Hemingway's life. Gloria had four marriages like Ernest but they all failed. According to statements to the Washington Post, Gloria Hemingway received electric shock treatment many times and had several nervous breakdowns. He went through all this turmoil in his life, Jim Martin of Missoula said to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. Gregory Hemingway lived in motels owned by the Martin family during the 1980s. At 69 years old, Gloria Hemingway died in a Florida jail cell from natural causes on Oct. 1, 2001. Despite the sad ending, Gloria lived a life filled with accomplishment. Gloria Hemingway graduated from the University of Miami medical school but ended up losing his license later in life after dealing with alcoholism, according to the Independent. (Gloria Hemingway) was like a second dad to me, Martin said to the the Bozeman Daily Chronicle in 2001. He wrote me a letter of recommendation (that was) the nicest thing anyone ever said about me. Contact Slone Terranella at STerranella@freepress.com and follow her on Twitter @SloneTerranella. Support local journalism here. | Ernest Hemingway had three sons: Jack, Patrick and Gloria. Jack was a writer, Patrick was a hunter and Gloria was a gender dysphoria sufferer. All three sons lived busy, exciting and complicated lives, all of whom had their own personalities and personalities. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/04/04/ernest-hemingway-children-pbs-documentary/7065176002/ | 0.670949 |
Where would metro Phoenix be without the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust? | Mary Jane Rynd opinion contributor Virginia Galvin Piper knew exactly what she was doing when she endowed $590 million to the regional trust that bears her name. She envisioned the continuation of her strategic, philanthropic investment into the community she treasured, and she expected her legacy to carry forward over many generations. In 21 years, just one generation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has invested more than $512 million in nonprofits and programs that enhance the lives of people in Maricopa County. With the endowment currently at $550 million, the trust is in a strong position to continue to support advancements in the areas of health care and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture, education and religious organizations. Investments have changed the Valley A half-billion-dollar investment in the social profit sector has extraordinary ripple effects. Dr. Anthony Evans, staff director and senior researcher with the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State Universitys W. P. Carey School of Business, said the economic impact of 500 million-plus philanthropic dollars on Maricopa County (granted, over 20-plus years) is estimated at more than 4,015 job years of employment; more than $213.1 million in labor income; and, more than $495.3 million in total contribution to the states gross domestic product. Another way of looking at the impact of a half-billion dollars is to imagine the Valley without the private investment in programs and initiatives that strengthen and enrich the community. Piper deeply cared for this community Surpassing the $500-million, grantmaking milestone this year is less a celebration and more a cause for reflection on our founding mission, our world today and our role in a future of unknowns where the only certainty is the need for more and better ways to help our community be strong and resilient. From Virginias first impressions of the Valley during visits after her husband, Motorola founder Paul Gavin, established a company presence here in 1946 to her permanent move to Phoenix in 1970 to her death in 1999, she was enamored with this community. As her CPA for many years, I can tell you that although Virginia was an Illinois native, she believed in the promise of this place and its people, and she was certain of the return on investment in them. She also believed in the power beyond finances of philanthropic endeavors, something she saw firsthand when, upon her husbands death, she became administrator of the Paul V. Galvin Charitable Trust. It's a key question Virginias giving was, indeed, relationship driven, built with conversations that involved more active listening than talking and with follow-up visits to beneficiaries. There was no one and done in her charitable work in the Valley. It was more like, I see you. I hear you. Please tell me more. What do the people doing the work need to do their jobs? Today, as trustees and staff who are responsible for carrying out Virginias legacy through Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, we are asking those same questions. The times demand it. They demand it of all of us in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors as we work through the pandemic and its plethora of related challenges. During this past year, the trust awarded an unprecedented $37 million in grants, nearly 70% more than a typical year of grantmaking. COVID-19, of course, was the primary reason for the record grantmaking year. We had to do things differently during a health and socioeconomic crisis. Early in the pandemic, trustees worked swiftly to provide largely unrestricted dollars to nonprofit partners so that they could best serve the community. Our goal: strengthen the community While COVID-19 has caused turmoil requiring creative and rapid responses, the trust remains grounded in strategy with an eye to what can strengthen our community long term. The trusts recent $10 million grant to Creighton University for a medical partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an example. This is an investment that will help increase health care access, grow the pipeline of skilled medical professionals for Arizona and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The potential of this medical collaboration is infinite. And it comes at a time when we need this type of hope for our future. We know the past and the present impact the future. We are being reflective and working hard to ensure that we ask the right questions internally and externally to deepen our partnership with the community. No doubt, these conversations, with plenty of active listening on our part, will inform the next half-billion dollars of Piper Trust grantmaking. Virginias legacy demands it. Our community deserves it. Mary Jane Rynd is president and CEO of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust. She has served as an officer of the Trust since 2001. | Mary Jane Rynd: Where would metro Phoenix be without the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust? She says the endowment currently at $550 million, the trust is in a strong position to continue to support advancements in the areas of health care and medical research, children, older adults, arts and culture. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2021/04/04/virginia-g-piper-trust-has-invested-500-million-metro-phoenix/4813575001/ | 0.294484 |
Would USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker be the best possible pick for Raiders at No. 17? | We are just 25 days away from the 2021 NFL draft and its becoming clear what the Raiders will likely do with their first selection. While the team needs defensive help, especially in the secondary, the talent level just doesnt match up well with the value of No. 17. The same cant be said about the offensive linemen in the first round, as there are a number of players worth a top-20 selection. And with the Raiders having such a big need at right tackle too, it appears they could be in the perfect spot to grab a quality offensive lineman. One player that could intrigue the Raiders is USCs Alijah Vera-Tucker, who has experience at both guard and tackle. In a recent mock draft by Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, that is who he gave the Raiders in the first round. Here are his thoughts on the potential pairing: The Raiders could use a tackle on the right side after trading away Trent Brown. This isnt normally Vegas way of thinking, but its hard to pass up Vera-Tucker if he falls to the middle of the first round. Carr has protection on both sides of the line. Vera-Tucker played on the left side of the offensive line during his college career, but a transition over the right side shouldnt be all that difficult. He has some of the best feet from an offensive tackle you will see and also can dominate in the run game. Hes also just 20-years old with his best football still ahead of him. According to Pro Football Focus, Vera-Tucker allowed just two quarterback hits in all of 2020 despite it being his first year at offensive tackle for USC. Over the last three years, he allowed a combined three quarterback hits and eight hurries for the Trojans. If the Raiders do decide to address their offensive line need in the first round, Vera-Tucker might be the most realistic and ideal pick for the team at No. 17. With just three weeks to go until the draft, consider Vera-Tucker at the top of the teams wishlist late this month. | USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker could be the best possible pick for the Raiders at No. 17. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/usc-ol-alijah-vera-tucker-124903394.html?src=rss | 0.371169 |
Would USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker be the best possible pick for Raiders at No. 17? | We are just 25 days away from the 2021 NFL draft and its becoming clear what the Raiders will likely do with their first selection. While the team needs defensive help, especially in the secondary, the talent level just doesnt match up well with the value of No. 17. The same cant be said about the offensive linemen in the first round, as there are a number of players worth a top-20 selection. And with the Raiders having such a big need at right tackle too, it appears they could be in the perfect spot to grab a quality offensive lineman. One player that could intrigue the Raiders is USCs Alijah Vera-Tucker, who has experience at both guard and tackle. In a recent mock draft by Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, that is who he gave the Raiders in the first round. Here are his thoughts on the potential pairing: The Raiders could use a tackle on the right side after trading away Trent Brown. This isnt normally Vegas way of thinking, but its hard to pass up Vera-Tucker if he falls to the middle of the first round. Carr has protection on both sides of the line. Vera-Tucker played on the left side of the offensive line during his college career, but a transition over the right side shouldnt be all that difficult. He has some of the best feet from an offensive tackle you will see and also can dominate in the run game. Hes also just 20-years old with his best football still ahead of him. According to Pro Football Focus, Vera-Tucker allowed just two quarterback hits in all of 2020 despite it being his first year at offensive tackle for USC. Over the last three years, he allowed a combined three quarterback hits and eight hurries for the Trojans. If the Raiders do decide to address their offensive line need in the first round, Vera-Tucker might be the most realistic and ideal pick for the team at No. 17. With just three weeks to go until the draft, consider Vera-Tucker at the top of the teams wishlist late this month. | USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker could be the best possible pick for the Raiders at No. 17. The Raiders have a need at right tackle after trading away Trent Brown. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/usc-ol-alijah-vera-tucker-124903394.html?src=rss | 0.55112 |
Would USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker be the best possible pick for Raiders at No. 17? | We are just 25 days away from the 2021 NFL draft and its becoming clear what the Raiders will likely do with their first selection. While the team needs defensive help, especially in the secondary, the talent level just doesnt match up well with the value of No. 17. The same cant be said about the offensive linemen in the first round, as there are a number of players worth a top-20 selection. And with the Raiders having such a big need at right tackle too, it appears they could be in the perfect spot to grab a quality offensive lineman. One player that could intrigue the Raiders is USCs Alijah Vera-Tucker, who has experience at both guard and tackle. In a recent mock draft by Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, that is who he gave the Raiders in the first round. Here are his thoughts on the potential pairing: The Raiders could use a tackle on the right side after trading away Trent Brown. This isnt normally Vegas way of thinking, but its hard to pass up Vera-Tucker if he falls to the middle of the first round. Carr has protection on both sides of the line. Vera-Tucker played on the left side of the offensive line during his college career, but a transition over the right side shouldnt be all that difficult. He has some of the best feet from an offensive tackle you will see and also can dominate in the run game. Hes also just 20-years old with his best football still ahead of him. According to Pro Football Focus, Vera-Tucker allowed just two quarterback hits in all of 2020 despite it being his first year at offensive tackle for USC. Over the last three years, he allowed a combined three quarterback hits and eight hurries for the Trojans. If the Raiders do decide to address their offensive line need in the first round, Vera-Tucker might be the most realistic and ideal pick for the team at No. 17. With just three weeks to go until the draft, consider Vera-Tucker at the top of the teams wishlist late this month. | USC OL Alijah Vera-Tucker could be the best possible pick for the Raiders at No. 17. The Raiders have a need at right tackle after trading away Trent Brown. The 20-year-old has the ability to play on either side of the line. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/usc-ol-alijah-vera-tucker-124903394.html?src=rss | 0.621723 |
Where does Gonzaga-UCLA rank among greatest men's Final Four games of modern era? | Gonzaga and UCLA played a Final Four game for the ages on Saturday night. Even before Jalen Suggs' buzzer-beater, it was everything the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament had been yearning for. It had tension and high-quality hoops. It had storylines, a cultural underdog and an actual underdog. It had dozens of ties and lead changes, a dramatic end to regulation, and an overtime. Suggs' shot, though, elevated it toward the top of any list of greatest men's Final Four games ever. We've attempted to place it among the top 10 below. But first, a few notes on criteria: We're specifying men's Final Four. If we didn't, at least three women's game from the last five years would make the cut. Mississippi State-UConn 2017, Notre Dame-UConn 2018, Notre Dame-Mississippi State 2018, Baylor-Notre Dame 2019 and Stanford-South Carolina 2021 would all be contenders. We're not just limiting this to semifinals. "Final Four" means semifinal or national title game. We're not just ranking finishes. Of course, a dramatic ending is a key aspect of the criteria. But all 40-plus minutes, and the context in which they were played, matter. Picking the best games ever, dating all the way back to 1939, would be a ridiculous exercise. Instead, we're picking the best since 1985, when the tournament expanded to 64 teams. And heck, we'll admit it: The list is likely influenced by recency bias. The average living American was a toddler in 1985. I personally wasn't even alive. And all of our minds are naturally drawn to fresher memories. We've tried to consider the 20th-century games fairly, but its very difficult to replicate the impact of having experienced a game live, more recently. So, without further ado, in descending order, our top-10 men's Final Four games since 1985. 10. Duke 61, Butler 59 (2010 final) The ultimate "David vs. Goliath" showdown was hardly a well-played basketball game. The tension, though, was overwhelming. Neither team ever led by more than six. Every possession rattled nerves. Story continues If Gordon Hayward's shot had banked in, of course, this is a relatively undisputed No. 1 on countless March Madness lists, including this one. The near-miss, though, still keeps it in the top 10. 9. Wisconsin 71, Kentucky 64 (2015 semifinal) This was 38-0 Kentucky, led by future NBA All-Stars and seven soon-to-be pros. Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis, Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles and the Harrison twins had, for four months, been bolstering their case as perhaps the greatest men's college basketball team ever. Wisconsin who'd fallen at this same stage to the same opponent 364 days earlier stopped them in their tracks. Frank Kaminsky, Sam Dekker, Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes had other ideas. What this game lacked, though, was late-game shot-making. The teams combined for four made field goals over the final six-and-a-half minutes. They traded overlapping six-minute scoring droughts. Free throws were decisive. A classic game didn't get the classic ending it deserved. 8. Michigan 80, Seton Hall 79 (1989 final) The 1989 title bout had almost everything: compelling backstories, back-and-forth drama, and controversy. This was the Wolverines team that lost its coach on the eve of the tournament. Bill Frieder announced he'd taken the job at Arizona State. So Michigan essentially fired him and handed the reins to Steve Fisher. Glen Rice then propelled the third-seeded Wolverines all the way to the final, and dueled with Seton Hall's John Morton on the big stage. Morton put the Pirates up one with two minutes left. Rice put Michigan back up one with a minute to play. With 25 seconds on the clock, Morton drilled a 3 to tie the game. In OT, the two kept going. Morton's 33rd, 34th and 35th points of the night put Seton Hall up 79-76. Rice drained a jumper to cut the lead to one. Then a questionable call a borderline phantom call stole the headlines. Refs sent Rumeal Robinson to the line with three seconds remaining. He bottomed two free throws. Seton Hall connected on a full-court pass, but the would-be game-winner sailed long. 7. Indiana 74, Syracuse 73 (1987 final) Keith Smart's baseline jumper beat Syracuse with mere seconds left. The championship-clincher after 'Cuse freshman Derrick Coleman missed the front end of a one-and-one remains one of the most memorable shots in tournament history. 6. Villanova 66, Georgetown 64 (1985 final) One of March Madness' hallowed upsets, No. 8 seed Villanova stunned No. 1 overall seed Georgetown. The Wildcats remain the lowest-ranked team to ever capture a national title. The game's final chapters weren't the greatest, nor were the 40 minutes all that aesthetically pleasing, nor was the upset as improbable as history recalls the Hoyas were eight- or nine-point favorites. It was seismic, though, and rightly retains a firm place in college basketball's annals. 5. Duke 79, UNLV 77 (1991 semifinal) UNLV entered the 1991 Final Four as an undefeated defending national champion. The Larry Johnson-Stacey Augmon-Anderson Hunt-Greg Anthony core had won 45 consecutive games. Which is why Duke's takedown of the Runnin' Rebels as an eight-point underdog, having lost to them by 30 in the title game the year before is widely considered one of the most significant Final Four games ever. And it was a magnificent game as well. Johnson's free throw with 50 seconds left after a lane violation gave him a second chance tied it for a 17th time. It was so gripping, so overflowing with storylines, that the soft foul call that sent Christian Laettner to the line for decisive freebies didn't mar the spectacle. 4. UConn 77, Duke 74 (1999 final) The 1999 tournament unfolded just as the 2021 version has. Early rounds were full of upheaval. Later rounds, however, left America with the heavyweight showdown it had craved all along. Duke, led by Elton Brand and Trajan Langdon, with sophomore Shane Battier as a helluva fifth option, seemingly entered the game at its turn-of-the-century peak. It hadn't lost since November. Its 32-game win streak churned through seven top-10 teams. UConn had only lost twice all season, but still entered March 29, 1999, as a nine-point underdog. Together, they gave us the greatest 40 minutes of basketball that March Madness has ever seen. Rip Hamilton and Langdon traded big-time buckets. The teams traded slender leads. Neither ever led by more than seven. The only thing they didn't deliver was a memorable finish. 3. Kansas 75, Memphis 68 (2008 final) Kansas-Memphis, on the other hand, wasn't a 40-minute classic. But the final stages of regulation were great theater. Until a few years ago, Mario Chalmers' shot to send the game to overtime was arguably the greatest in Final Four history. 2. Gonzaga 93, UCLA 90 (2021 semifinal) Gonzaga-UCLA cracks the top three because it was so much more than Suggs' winner. The Bruins entered as 13.5-point underdogs, longer shots than Villanova in 1985 or Duke in 1991. And they played a near-perfect game. They manipulated the pace to their liking. They drilled difficult shot after difficult shot. They hung with Gonzaga's 1.36 points per possession in the first half, and hung tough every time the game appeared to be slipping away. And they had a chance to win it in regulation. If not for the wild end to OT, Drew Timme's drawn charge with 0.7 seconds left would be remembered as heroic. (It still should be.) It impeded what would have been arguably the biggest upset in Final Four history. The buzzer-beater, of course, is what pushes this toward the top of our rankings. But not to the top. Not quite. 1. Villanova 77, North Carolina 74 (2016 final) Nova-UNC was a very good game between two very good teams. What it had that no other men's Final Four game has ever had was a game-tying shot for the ages ... followed by a game-winning buzzer-beater that topped it. Gonzaga-UCLA came close. But imagine if Juzang's uncontested put-back was, instead, a double-clutch 3-pointer. That's how Marcus Paige knotted the game at 74 with 4.7 seconds left. And imagine if Suggs had won Mark Few his first national title, rather than merely bring the Zags within 40 minutes of one. Kris Jenkins' 28-footer remains the greatest shot in tournament history. Honorable mention Kentucky 74, Wisconsin 73 (2014 semifinal) Kentucky-Wisconsin II was the better game, but Kentucky-Wisconsin I had the better finish. Aaron Harrison's 3-pointer won it with 5.7 seconds remaining. Virginia 85, Texas Tech 77 (2019 final) An all-around excellent game to cap a wonderful redemption story. North Carolina 75, Illinois 70 (2005 final) The two best teams all season were tied at 70 with two minutes left. North Carolina 77, Michigan 71 (1993 semifinal ) The Chris Webber timeout game. Syracuse 81, Kansas 78 (2003 final) Hakim Warrick's block. UConn 78, Duke 77 (2004 semifinal) UConn came back from eight points down with three minutes remaining. Virginia 63, Auburn 62 (2019 semifinal) You remember the controversial foul at the end. You might forget Kyle Guy's clutch 3-pointer 11 seconds earlier to bring Virginia within one. More from Yahoo Sports: | Gonzaga-UCLA is one of the greatest men's Final Four games of modern era. The game has dozens of ties and lead changes, a dramatic end to regulation, and an overtime. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/greatest-final-four-games-ever-gonzaga-ucla-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-174559971.html?src=rss | 0.11676 |
Where does Gonzaga-UCLA rank among greatest men's Final Four games of modern era? | Gonzaga and UCLA played a Final Four game for the ages on Saturday night. Even before Jalen Suggs' buzzer-beater, it was everything the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament had been yearning for. It had tension and high-quality hoops. It had storylines, a cultural underdog and an actual underdog. It had dozens of ties and lead changes, a dramatic end to regulation, and an overtime. Suggs' shot, though, elevated it toward the top of any list of greatest men's Final Four games ever. We've attempted to place it among the top 10 below. But first, a few notes on criteria: We're specifying men's Final Four. If we didn't, at least three women's game from the last five years would make the cut. Mississippi State-UConn 2017, Notre Dame-UConn 2018, Notre Dame-Mississippi State 2018, Baylor-Notre Dame 2019 and Stanford-South Carolina 2021 would all be contenders. We're not just limiting this to semifinals. "Final Four" means semifinal or national title game. We're not just ranking finishes. Of course, a dramatic ending is a key aspect of the criteria. But all 40-plus minutes, and the context in which they were played, matter. Picking the best games ever, dating all the way back to 1939, would be a ridiculous exercise. Instead, we're picking the best since 1985, when the tournament expanded to 64 teams. And heck, we'll admit it: The list is likely influenced by recency bias. The average living American was a toddler in 1985. I personally wasn't even alive. And all of our minds are naturally drawn to fresher memories. We've tried to consider the 20th-century games fairly, but its very difficult to replicate the impact of having experienced a game live, more recently. So, without further ado, in descending order, our top-10 men's Final Four games since 1985. 10. Duke 61, Butler 59 (2010 final) The ultimate "David vs. Goliath" showdown was hardly a well-played basketball game. The tension, though, was overwhelming. Neither team ever led by more than six. Every possession rattled nerves. Story continues If Gordon Hayward's shot had banked in, of course, this is a relatively undisputed No. 1 on countless March Madness lists, including this one. The near-miss, though, still keeps it in the top 10. 9. Wisconsin 71, Kentucky 64 (2015 semifinal) This was 38-0 Kentucky, led by future NBA All-Stars and seven soon-to-be pros. Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis, Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles and the Harrison twins had, for four months, been bolstering their case as perhaps the greatest men's college basketball team ever. Wisconsin who'd fallen at this same stage to the same opponent 364 days earlier stopped them in their tracks. Frank Kaminsky, Sam Dekker, Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes had other ideas. What this game lacked, though, was late-game shot-making. The teams combined for four made field goals over the final six-and-a-half minutes. They traded overlapping six-minute scoring droughts. Free throws were decisive. A classic game didn't get the classic ending it deserved. 8. Michigan 80, Seton Hall 79 (1989 final) The 1989 title bout had almost everything: compelling backstories, back-and-forth drama, and controversy. This was the Wolverines team that lost its coach on the eve of the tournament. Bill Frieder announced he'd taken the job at Arizona State. So Michigan essentially fired him and handed the reins to Steve Fisher. Glen Rice then propelled the third-seeded Wolverines all the way to the final, and dueled with Seton Hall's John Morton on the big stage. Morton put the Pirates up one with two minutes left. Rice put Michigan back up one with a minute to play. With 25 seconds on the clock, Morton drilled a 3 to tie the game. In OT, the two kept going. Morton's 33rd, 34th and 35th points of the night put Seton Hall up 79-76. Rice drained a jumper to cut the lead to one. Then a questionable call a borderline phantom call stole the headlines. Refs sent Rumeal Robinson to the line with three seconds remaining. He bottomed two free throws. Seton Hall connected on a full-court pass, but the would-be game-winner sailed long. 7. Indiana 74, Syracuse 73 (1987 final) Keith Smart's baseline jumper beat Syracuse with mere seconds left. The championship-clincher after 'Cuse freshman Derrick Coleman missed the front end of a one-and-one remains one of the most memorable shots in tournament history. 6. Villanova 66, Georgetown 64 (1985 final) One of March Madness' hallowed upsets, No. 8 seed Villanova stunned No. 1 overall seed Georgetown. The Wildcats remain the lowest-ranked team to ever capture a national title. The game's final chapters weren't the greatest, nor were the 40 minutes all that aesthetically pleasing, nor was the upset as improbable as history recalls the Hoyas were eight- or nine-point favorites. It was seismic, though, and rightly retains a firm place in college basketball's annals. 5. Duke 79, UNLV 77 (1991 semifinal) UNLV entered the 1991 Final Four as an undefeated defending national champion. The Larry Johnson-Stacey Augmon-Anderson Hunt-Greg Anthony core had won 45 consecutive games. Which is why Duke's takedown of the Runnin' Rebels as an eight-point underdog, having lost to them by 30 in the title game the year before is widely considered one of the most significant Final Four games ever. And it was a magnificent game as well. Johnson's free throw with 50 seconds left after a lane violation gave him a second chance tied it for a 17th time. It was so gripping, so overflowing with storylines, that the soft foul call that sent Christian Laettner to the line for decisive freebies didn't mar the spectacle. 4. UConn 77, Duke 74 (1999 final) The 1999 tournament unfolded just as the 2021 version has. Early rounds were full of upheaval. Later rounds, however, left America with the heavyweight showdown it had craved all along. Duke, led by Elton Brand and Trajan Langdon, with sophomore Shane Battier as a helluva fifth option, seemingly entered the game at its turn-of-the-century peak. It hadn't lost since November. Its 32-game win streak churned through seven top-10 teams. UConn had only lost twice all season, but still entered March 29, 1999, as a nine-point underdog. Together, they gave us the greatest 40 minutes of basketball that March Madness has ever seen. Rip Hamilton and Langdon traded big-time buckets. The teams traded slender leads. Neither ever led by more than seven. The only thing they didn't deliver was a memorable finish. 3. Kansas 75, Memphis 68 (2008 final) Kansas-Memphis, on the other hand, wasn't a 40-minute classic. But the final stages of regulation were great theater. Until a few years ago, Mario Chalmers' shot to send the game to overtime was arguably the greatest in Final Four history. 2. Gonzaga 93, UCLA 90 (2021 semifinal) Gonzaga-UCLA cracks the top three because it was so much more than Suggs' winner. The Bruins entered as 13.5-point underdogs, longer shots than Villanova in 1985 or Duke in 1991. And they played a near-perfect game. They manipulated the pace to their liking. They drilled difficult shot after difficult shot. They hung with Gonzaga's 1.36 points per possession in the first half, and hung tough every time the game appeared to be slipping away. And they had a chance to win it in regulation. If not for the wild end to OT, Drew Timme's drawn charge with 0.7 seconds left would be remembered as heroic. (It still should be.) It impeded what would have been arguably the biggest upset in Final Four history. The buzzer-beater, of course, is what pushes this toward the top of our rankings. But not to the top. Not quite. 1. Villanova 77, North Carolina 74 (2016 final) Nova-UNC was a very good game between two very good teams. What it had that no other men's Final Four game has ever had was a game-tying shot for the ages ... followed by a game-winning buzzer-beater that topped it. Gonzaga-UCLA came close. But imagine if Juzang's uncontested put-back was, instead, a double-clutch 3-pointer. That's how Marcus Paige knotted the game at 74 with 4.7 seconds left. And imagine if Suggs had won Mark Few his first national title, rather than merely bring the Zags within 40 minutes of one. Kris Jenkins' 28-footer remains the greatest shot in tournament history. Honorable mention Kentucky 74, Wisconsin 73 (2014 semifinal) Kentucky-Wisconsin II was the better game, but Kentucky-Wisconsin I had the better finish. Aaron Harrison's 3-pointer won it with 5.7 seconds remaining. Virginia 85, Texas Tech 77 (2019 final) An all-around excellent game to cap a wonderful redemption story. North Carolina 75, Illinois 70 (2005 final) The two best teams all season were tied at 70 with two minutes left. North Carolina 77, Michigan 71 (1993 semifinal ) The Chris Webber timeout game. Syracuse 81, Kansas 78 (2003 final) Hakim Warrick's block. UConn 78, Duke 77 (2004 semifinal) UConn came back from eight points down with three minutes remaining. Virginia 63, Auburn 62 (2019 semifinal) You remember the controversial foul at the end. You might forget Kyle Guy's clutch 3-pointer 11 seconds earlier to bring Virginia within one. More from Yahoo Sports: | Gonzaga-UCLA is one of the greatest men's Final Four games of modern era. The game has dozens of ties and lead changes, a dramatic end to regulation, and an overtime. It is also among the top 10 games since 1985, when the tournament expanded to 64 teams. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/greatest-final-four-games-ever-gonzaga-ucla-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-174559971.html?src=rss | 0.39864 |
Did University Heights announce new name on April 1, or is mayor playing an April Fools joke on residents? | UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio On April Fools Day, University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan posted a message on UHs Facebook page announcing he signed a proclamation to change the citys name back to Idlewood Heights. Many residents likely knew it was a joke considering the proclamation was signed at 12:01 a.m. on April Fools Day. In an email to cleveland.com on Sunday, Brennan said it was some April Fools Day fun and a way to honor the history of the community. The prank didnt register with everyone. Some people took to Facebook to express their feelings of confusion and disappointment. Maybe in your free time, you could pick up some of the trash in front of city hall, a person replied to the proclamation post on Facebook. The city was originally known as The Village of Idlewood, which was established in 1907 by Alonzo Silsby. In 1914, part of the village was annexed by Cleveland Heights, and then a smaller part by Shaker Heights. On Feb. 3, 1925, Idlewood Village Council passed Resolution 992 by Mayor John Howard to change the name from Idlewood Heights to University Heights, when John Carroll University announced its plan to move from Ohio City to Idlewood. Were returning to our roots, and changing it back, Brennan said in the April Fools Day statement on Facebook. The mayor and his office went above and beyond to make their charade believable. They flipped the citys logo sideways, where the letters U and H, for University Heights, formed an I. They printed the logo and phrase Idlewood Heights and stuck it to a coffee cup in another photo. The city said merchandise with the new design would be for sale in the summer. The announcement was printed on Idlewood Heights letterhead and the last sentence directed people to the new website for more information. But when people visited the new website -- www.idlewoodheights.com -- it directed users back to the original University Heights website. John Carroll University is vital to our city and our community, Brennan wrote in an emailed statement. We are proud to be, quite literally, University Heights. | On April Fools' Day, University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan announced he signed a proclamation to change the city's name back to Idlewood Heights. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/did-university-heights-announce-new-name-on-april-1-or-is-mayor-playing-an-april-fools-joke-on-residents.html | 0.449521 |
Did University Heights announce new name on April 1, or is mayor playing an April Fools joke on residents? | UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio On April Fools Day, University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan posted a message on UHs Facebook page announcing he signed a proclamation to change the citys name back to Idlewood Heights. Many residents likely knew it was a joke considering the proclamation was signed at 12:01 a.m. on April Fools Day. In an email to cleveland.com on Sunday, Brennan said it was some April Fools Day fun and a way to honor the history of the community. The prank didnt register with everyone. Some people took to Facebook to express their feelings of confusion and disappointment. Maybe in your free time, you could pick up some of the trash in front of city hall, a person replied to the proclamation post on Facebook. The city was originally known as The Village of Idlewood, which was established in 1907 by Alonzo Silsby. In 1914, part of the village was annexed by Cleveland Heights, and then a smaller part by Shaker Heights. On Feb. 3, 1925, Idlewood Village Council passed Resolution 992 by Mayor John Howard to change the name from Idlewood Heights to University Heights, when John Carroll University announced its plan to move from Ohio City to Idlewood. Were returning to our roots, and changing it back, Brennan said in the April Fools Day statement on Facebook. The mayor and his office went above and beyond to make their charade believable. They flipped the citys logo sideways, where the letters U and H, for University Heights, formed an I. They printed the logo and phrase Idlewood Heights and stuck it to a coffee cup in another photo. The city said merchandise with the new design would be for sale in the summer. The announcement was printed on Idlewood Heights letterhead and the last sentence directed people to the new website for more information. But when people visited the new website -- www.idlewoodheights.com -- it directed users back to the original University Heights website. John Carroll University is vital to our city and our community, Brennan wrote in an emailed statement. We are proud to be, quite literally, University Heights. | University Heights mayor signs proclamation to change city's name back to Idlewood Heights. Mayor says it was some April Fools' Day fun and a way to honor history. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/did-university-heights-announce-new-name-on-april-1-or-is-mayor-playing-an-april-fools-joke-on-residents.html | 0.441295 |
Did University Heights announce new name on April 1, or is mayor playing an April Fools joke on residents? | UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio On April Fools Day, University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan posted a message on UHs Facebook page announcing he signed a proclamation to change the citys name back to Idlewood Heights. Many residents likely knew it was a joke considering the proclamation was signed at 12:01 a.m. on April Fools Day. In an email to cleveland.com on Sunday, Brennan said it was some April Fools Day fun and a way to honor the history of the community. The prank didnt register with everyone. Some people took to Facebook to express their feelings of confusion and disappointment. Maybe in your free time, you could pick up some of the trash in front of city hall, a person replied to the proclamation post on Facebook. The city was originally known as The Village of Idlewood, which was established in 1907 by Alonzo Silsby. In 1914, part of the village was annexed by Cleveland Heights, and then a smaller part by Shaker Heights. On Feb. 3, 1925, Idlewood Village Council passed Resolution 992 by Mayor John Howard to change the name from Idlewood Heights to University Heights, when John Carroll University announced its plan to move from Ohio City to Idlewood. Were returning to our roots, and changing it back, Brennan said in the April Fools Day statement on Facebook. The mayor and his office went above and beyond to make their charade believable. They flipped the citys logo sideways, where the letters U and H, for University Heights, formed an I. They printed the logo and phrase Idlewood Heights and stuck it to a coffee cup in another photo. The city said merchandise with the new design would be for sale in the summer. The announcement was printed on Idlewood Heights letterhead and the last sentence directed people to the new website for more information. But when people visited the new website -- www.idlewoodheights.com -- it directed users back to the original University Heights website. John Carroll University is vital to our city and our community, Brennan wrote in an emailed statement. We are proud to be, quite literally, University Heights. | University Heights mayor signs proclamation to change city's name back to Idlewood Heights. Mayor says it was some April Fools' Day fun and a way to honor the history of the community. Some residents took to Facebook to express their feelings of confusion and disappointment. The city was originally known as The Village of Idlewood. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/04/did-university-heights-announce-new-name-on-april-1-or-is-mayor-playing-an-april-fools-joke-on-residents.html | 0.539608 |
Who is Charles Sobhraj, the 'Bikini Killer' and conman? | Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Handsome, charming, and fluent in several languages, Charles Sobhraj was "like some bizarre real-life combination of Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley and Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lecter". His isn't a name that many would recognise yet the suave Vietnamese-Indian Frenchman was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals, the charismatic con artist and so-called "Bikini Killer" who lured at least a dozen young backpackers to their deaths in the 1970s. Finely tuned to what budget travellers wanted, Sobhraj would befriend the young tourists who were looking to get lost along southeast Asia's "Hippie Trail" advising them on where to eat and how to buy gemstones before making sure some of them would never be found, first by drugging their drinks, and then stabbing or choking them. In more than one case, investigators found that he'd even set the body on fire, not even waiting until the victim was dead before he or she was set alight. Afterwards, Sobhraj and his accomplices his French-Canadian girlfriend Maree-Andre Leclerc and Indian henchman Ajay Chowdhury would steal their belongings and identities, often traveling the world on the victims' passports and money so it wasn't always apparent that they were missing. He became known as the "Bikini Killer" after the swimsuit one of his victims was wearing when she was discovered. Now 76 and languishing in a Nepalese prison, Sobhraj has achieved notoriety with the release of a Netflix series that shares another of his nicknames: The Serpent. The show is available to watch on Netflix in New Zealand now. But some of Sobhraj's most outrageous exploits had to be omitted, the series' writer and producer Richard Warlow told Vanity Fair, because they were too bizarre to be believed. "Some of the shit that he pulled if you put it in a drama, people would watch it and go, 'You're having me on. That never happened,'" Warlow explained. The series tells the story of Sobhraj and Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg who in 1976, at the age of 31, received a letter from the relative of two missing backpackers at his country's embassy in Bangkok. The correspondence eventually led Knippenberg to discover that the couple had been poisoned and burned alive by Sobhraj and launched the Dutchman's years-long mission to unmask the killer and have him and his accomplices arrested. Born in Saigon in 1944 to a Vietnamese mother and Indian artist, Sobhraj was gaining notoriety by the early 1970s for selling drugs and robbing tourists and, of course, eventually escalated to killing them. Once a gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery who "always had a way with women", Andrew Anthony, who has interviewed the killer, wrote for GQ in 2014. "With his wide cheekbones; shapely thick lips; piercing eyes; lithe, muscular build; confident manner and dangerous reputation, he presented an irresistible challenge to many female suitors. And Sobhraj was not unaware of his magnetic appeal," Anthony wrote. "There was a narcissism about him, perhaps best captured in a photograph of him that police found in which he is lying naked on a bed, proudly displaying an erection for the camera." A gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery. Photo / AP He was also a man who could cooly assume the identities of others usually one of his victims to evade capture. Before he was imprisoned in New Delhi in 1976 for drugging a group of French engineering students, Sobhraj escaped incarceration three times. In Greece, he convinced his "adoring" younger brother to swap identities and serve his 18-year sentence after they had robbed a businessman, who later recognised Sobhraj on a plane. In India, after holding a flamenco dancer hostage while robbing a Delhi hotel jewellery store, he faked appendicitis and escaped after surgery. And in Afghanistan, he and his first wife, Chantal Compagnon, were arrested for running out on a hotel bill and stealing a car. A jailed Sobhraj drugged a guard and disappeared to Paris, leaving his young wife in a cramped and dirty cell in Kabul. In 1997, after serving a 20-year sentence, Sobhraj's warrant for his extradition to Thailand ran out and he headed for France, where he had citizenship. Sobhraj then inexplicably returned to Nepal in 2003 the only country that still had a warrant out for him, for the murder of two people: American Connie Jo Bronzich and Canadian Laurent Carriere. "He needs to reinflate his own celebrity. So he goes to the one country where he's still wanted," Warlow posited to Vanity Fair. "The other thing to know about Charles is that he had this incredibly arrogant belief that wherever he went in that part of the world, the police force was either incompetent or corruptible. So he wouldn't have considered himself to be in any danger of finally being apprehended." The then-42-year-old reportedly charged American tourists thousands of dollars to dine with him and had sold his story to Hollywood before being rearrested, convicted of Bronzich's murder and jailed again, where he remains, in poor health. | Charles Sobhraj was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/who-is-charles-sobhraj-the-bikini-killer-and-conman/2SDUTPUXVGFXGB4PWBI5BU3C6A/ | 0.11594 |
Who is Charles Sobhraj, the 'Bikini Killer' and conman? | Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Handsome, charming, and fluent in several languages, Charles Sobhraj was "like some bizarre real-life combination of Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley and Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lecter". His isn't a name that many would recognise yet the suave Vietnamese-Indian Frenchman was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals, the charismatic con artist and so-called "Bikini Killer" who lured at least a dozen young backpackers to their deaths in the 1970s. Finely tuned to what budget travellers wanted, Sobhraj would befriend the young tourists who were looking to get lost along southeast Asia's "Hippie Trail" advising them on where to eat and how to buy gemstones before making sure some of them would never be found, first by drugging their drinks, and then stabbing or choking them. In more than one case, investigators found that he'd even set the body on fire, not even waiting until the victim was dead before he or she was set alight. Afterwards, Sobhraj and his accomplices his French-Canadian girlfriend Maree-Andre Leclerc and Indian henchman Ajay Chowdhury would steal their belongings and identities, often traveling the world on the victims' passports and money so it wasn't always apparent that they were missing. He became known as the "Bikini Killer" after the swimsuit one of his victims was wearing when she was discovered. Now 76 and languishing in a Nepalese prison, Sobhraj has achieved notoriety with the release of a Netflix series that shares another of his nicknames: The Serpent. The show is available to watch on Netflix in New Zealand now. But some of Sobhraj's most outrageous exploits had to be omitted, the series' writer and producer Richard Warlow told Vanity Fair, because they were too bizarre to be believed. "Some of the shit that he pulled if you put it in a drama, people would watch it and go, 'You're having me on. That never happened,'" Warlow explained. The series tells the story of Sobhraj and Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg who in 1976, at the age of 31, received a letter from the relative of two missing backpackers at his country's embassy in Bangkok. The correspondence eventually led Knippenberg to discover that the couple had been poisoned and burned alive by Sobhraj and launched the Dutchman's years-long mission to unmask the killer and have him and his accomplices arrested. Born in Saigon in 1944 to a Vietnamese mother and Indian artist, Sobhraj was gaining notoriety by the early 1970s for selling drugs and robbing tourists and, of course, eventually escalated to killing them. Once a gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery who "always had a way with women", Andrew Anthony, who has interviewed the killer, wrote for GQ in 2014. "With his wide cheekbones; shapely thick lips; piercing eyes; lithe, muscular build; confident manner and dangerous reputation, he presented an irresistible challenge to many female suitors. And Sobhraj was not unaware of his magnetic appeal," Anthony wrote. "There was a narcissism about him, perhaps best captured in a photograph of him that police found in which he is lying naked on a bed, proudly displaying an erection for the camera." A gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery. Photo / AP He was also a man who could cooly assume the identities of others usually one of his victims to evade capture. Before he was imprisoned in New Delhi in 1976 for drugging a group of French engineering students, Sobhraj escaped incarceration three times. In Greece, he convinced his "adoring" younger brother to swap identities and serve his 18-year sentence after they had robbed a businessman, who later recognised Sobhraj on a plane. In India, after holding a flamenco dancer hostage while robbing a Delhi hotel jewellery store, he faked appendicitis and escaped after surgery. And in Afghanistan, he and his first wife, Chantal Compagnon, were arrested for running out on a hotel bill and stealing a car. A jailed Sobhraj drugged a guard and disappeared to Paris, leaving his young wife in a cramped and dirty cell in Kabul. In 1997, after serving a 20-year sentence, Sobhraj's warrant for his extradition to Thailand ran out and he headed for France, where he had citizenship. Sobhraj then inexplicably returned to Nepal in 2003 the only country that still had a warrant out for him, for the murder of two people: American Connie Jo Bronzich and Canadian Laurent Carriere. "He needs to reinflate his own celebrity. So he goes to the one country where he's still wanted," Warlow posited to Vanity Fair. "The other thing to know about Charles is that he had this incredibly arrogant belief that wherever he went in that part of the world, the police force was either incompetent or corruptible. So he wouldn't have considered himself to be in any danger of finally being apprehended." The then-42-year-old reportedly charged American tourists thousands of dollars to dine with him and had sold his story to Hollywood before being rearrested, convicted of Bronzich's murder and jailed again, where he remains, in poor health. | Charles Sobhraj was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals. He was known as the "Bikini Killer" after the swimsuit one of his victims was wearing when she was discovered. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/who-is-charles-sobhraj-the-bikini-killer-and-conman/2SDUTPUXVGFXGB4PWBI5BU3C6A/ | 0.259397 |
Who is Charles Sobhraj, the 'Bikini Killer' and conman? | Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Charles Sobhraj is bundled into a police van in Delhi in 1997, shortly after his release from jail. Photo / AP Handsome, charming, and fluent in several languages, Charles Sobhraj was "like some bizarre real-life combination of Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley and Thomas Harris' Hannibal Lecter". His isn't a name that many would recognise yet the suave Vietnamese-Indian Frenchman was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals, the charismatic con artist and so-called "Bikini Killer" who lured at least a dozen young backpackers to their deaths in the 1970s. Finely tuned to what budget travellers wanted, Sobhraj would befriend the young tourists who were looking to get lost along southeast Asia's "Hippie Trail" advising them on where to eat and how to buy gemstones before making sure some of them would never be found, first by drugging their drinks, and then stabbing or choking them. In more than one case, investigators found that he'd even set the body on fire, not even waiting until the victim was dead before he or she was set alight. Afterwards, Sobhraj and his accomplices his French-Canadian girlfriend Maree-Andre Leclerc and Indian henchman Ajay Chowdhury would steal their belongings and identities, often traveling the world on the victims' passports and money so it wasn't always apparent that they were missing. He became known as the "Bikini Killer" after the swimsuit one of his victims was wearing when she was discovered. Now 76 and languishing in a Nepalese prison, Sobhraj has achieved notoriety with the release of a Netflix series that shares another of his nicknames: The Serpent. The show is available to watch on Netflix in New Zealand now. But some of Sobhraj's most outrageous exploits had to be omitted, the series' writer and producer Richard Warlow told Vanity Fair, because they were too bizarre to be believed. "Some of the shit that he pulled if you put it in a drama, people would watch it and go, 'You're having me on. That never happened,'" Warlow explained. The series tells the story of Sobhraj and Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg who in 1976, at the age of 31, received a letter from the relative of two missing backpackers at his country's embassy in Bangkok. The correspondence eventually led Knippenberg to discover that the couple had been poisoned and burned alive by Sobhraj and launched the Dutchman's years-long mission to unmask the killer and have him and his accomplices arrested. Born in Saigon in 1944 to a Vietnamese mother and Indian artist, Sobhraj was gaining notoriety by the early 1970s for selling drugs and robbing tourists and, of course, eventually escalated to killing them. Once a gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery who "always had a way with women", Andrew Anthony, who has interviewed the killer, wrote for GQ in 2014. "With his wide cheekbones; shapely thick lips; piercing eyes; lithe, muscular build; confident manner and dangerous reputation, he presented an irresistible challenge to many female suitors. And Sobhraj was not unaware of his magnetic appeal," Anthony wrote. "There was a narcissism about him, perhaps best captured in a photograph of him that police found in which he is lying naked on a bed, proudly displaying an erection for the camera." A gem dealer in Thailand and the owner of a pet monkey, Sobhraj was an international man of mystery. Photo / AP He was also a man who could cooly assume the identities of others usually one of his victims to evade capture. Before he was imprisoned in New Delhi in 1976 for drugging a group of French engineering students, Sobhraj escaped incarceration three times. In Greece, he convinced his "adoring" younger brother to swap identities and serve his 18-year sentence after they had robbed a businessman, who later recognised Sobhraj on a plane. In India, after holding a flamenco dancer hostage while robbing a Delhi hotel jewellery store, he faked appendicitis and escaped after surgery. And in Afghanistan, he and his first wife, Chantal Compagnon, were arrested for running out on a hotel bill and stealing a car. A jailed Sobhraj drugged a guard and disappeared to Paris, leaving his young wife in a cramped and dirty cell in Kabul. In 1997, after serving a 20-year sentence, Sobhraj's warrant for his extradition to Thailand ran out and he headed for France, where he had citizenship. Sobhraj then inexplicably returned to Nepal in 2003 the only country that still had a warrant out for him, for the murder of two people: American Connie Jo Bronzich and Canadian Laurent Carriere. "He needs to reinflate his own celebrity. So he goes to the one country where he's still wanted," Warlow posited to Vanity Fair. "The other thing to know about Charles is that he had this incredibly arrogant belief that wherever he went in that part of the world, the police force was either incompetent or corruptible. So he wouldn't have considered himself to be in any danger of finally being apprehended." The then-42-year-old reportedly charged American tourists thousands of dollars to dine with him and had sold his story to Hollywood before being rearrested, convicted of Bronzich's murder and jailed again, where he remains, in poor health. | Charles Sobhraj was once one of Asia's most wanted criminals. He was known as the "Bikini Killer" after the swimsuit one of his victims was wearing when she was discovered. Now 76, he is serving a life sentence in a Nepalese prison. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/who-is-charles-sobhraj-the-bikini-killer-and-conman/2SDUTPUXVGFXGB4PWBI5BU3C6A/ | 0.265252 |
Is the second dose bad? If I feel OK, is it working? Can I take Tylenol? | Last week we asked readers to send us their questions about vaccinations. Here are some answers. Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And every new jab prompts new questions about what to expect after vaccination. An analysis from the first 13.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given to Americans found that side effects were more common in women. Q: I have heard the COVID vaccine side effects, especially after the second dose, can be really bad. A: Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches, and fever are more common after the second dose of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna vaccines, which each require two shots. (The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires only a single shot.) Patients who experience unpleasant side effects after the second dose often describe feeling as if they have a bad flu and use phrases like it flattened me or I was useless for two days. During vaccine studies, patients were advised to schedule a few days off work after the second dose just in case they needed to spend a day or two in bed. Data collected from v-safe, the app everyone is encouraged to use to track side effects after vaccination, also show an increase in reported side effects after the second dose. For instance, about 29 percent of people reported fatigue after the first Pfizer-BioNTech shot, but that jumped to 50 percent after the second dose. Muscle pain rose from 17 percent after the first shot to 42 percent after the second. While only about 7 percent of people got chills and fever after the first dose, that increased to about 26 percent after the second dose. A: An analysis from the first 13.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given to Americans found that side effects were more common in women. And although severe reactions to the COVID vaccine are rare, nearly all the cases of anaphylaxis, or life-threatening allergic reactions, occurred in women. Advertisement The finding that women are more likely to report and experience unpleasant side effects to the COVID vaccine is consistent with other vaccines as well. Women and girls can produce up to twice as many antibodies after receiving flu shots and vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and hepatitis A and B. One study found that over nearly three decades, women accounted for 80 percent of all adult anaphylactic reactions to vaccines. Q: I did not have any side effects. A: Side effects get all the attention, but if you look at the data from vaccine clinical trials and the real world, you will see that many people do not experience any side effects beyond a sore arm. In the Pfizer vaccine trials, about 1 out of 4 patients reported no side effects. In the Moderna trials, 57 percent of patients (64 or younger) reported side effects after the first dose; that jumped to 82 percent after the second dose, which means almost 1 in 5 patients reported no reaction after the second shot. A lack of side effects does not mean the vaccine is not working, said Dr. Paul Offit, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Food and Drug Administrations vaccine advisory panel. Offit noted that during the vaccine trials, a significant number of people did not report side effects, and yet the trials showed that about 95 percent of people were protected. That proves you dont have to have side effects in order to be protected, he said. Advertisement Q: I took Tylenol before I had my COVID vaccine shots and had very little reaction to the shots. A: You should not try to stave off discomfort by taking a pain reliever before getting the shot. The concern is that premedicating with a pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), which can prevent side effects like arm soreness as well as fever or headache, might also blunt your bodys immune response. Although it is possible that taking a pain reliever before your shots might have dampened your bodys immune response, vaccine experts say you should not worry, and you should not try to get a new round of replacement shots. Studies of other vaccines suggest that while premedicating can dull the bodys immune response to a vaccine, your immune system can still mount a strong enough defense to fight infection. Advertisement A: Research and anecdotal reports suggest that people with a previously diagnosed COVID-19 infection may have a stronger reaction and more side effects after their first dose of vaccine compared to those who were never infected with the virus. A strong reaction to your first dose of vaccine also might be a sign that you were previously infected, even if you were not aware of it. Q: I had COVID-19 already. A: Studies suggest that one dose might be adequate for people who have a previously confirmed case of COVID-19, but so far the medical guidelines have not changed. Skipping your second dose could create problems if your employer or an airline asks to see proof of vaccination in the future. A: The vaccines appear to be effective against a new variant that originated in Britain and is quickly becoming dominant in the United States. But some variants of the coronavirus, particularly one first identified in South Africa and one in Brazil, appear to be more adept at dodging antibodies in vaccinated people. Although that sounds worrisome, there is reason to be hopeful. Vaccinated people exposed to a more resistant variant still appear to be protected against serious illness. And scientists have a clear enough understanding of the variants that they already are working on developing booster shots that will target the variants. The variants identified in South Africa and Brazil are not yet widespread in the United States. | Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches, and fever are more common after the second dose. | bart | 1 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/04/nation/is-second-dose-bad-if-i-feel-ok-is-it-working-can-i-take-tylenol/ | 0.233239 |
Whos Actually Working for Minimum Wage? | DisobeyArt / Getty Images/iStockphoto Theres been talk of raising the minimum wage for years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for this move, as many essential workers have been putting their lives on the line for very low pay. In 2020, 73.5 million U.S. workers ages 16 and over were paid by the hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among this group, 247,000 earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, while 865,000 were paid less than minimum wage. Together, these two groups of 1.1 million workers composed 1.5% of all hourly workers. Related: Heres What the US Minimum Wage Was the Year You Were Born Breaking it down further, 12.1% of food preparation and serving-related workers nearly 1 in 8 earned at or below the minimum wage in 2019, according to the BLS. A much lower percentage, but still noteworthy, 3.2% of personal care and service workers and 1.7% of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers also fell into this category. While higher than minimum wage, its also striking that cashiers earn an average of $11.37 per hour, rising slightly to $11.84 per hour for retail sales workers, according to the BLS. Additionally, child care workers earn an average of just $11.65 per hour. Read More: What You Can Rent on a Minimum-Wage Salary in Every State Considering workers from most of these categories have been deemed essential throughout the pandemic, its amazing how little theyre actually paid. At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, many major retailers provided workers with hazard pay, but most stopped this practice within a few months. One exception is Home Depot, which has continued to pay full-time employees an extra $100 per week and part-time employees an extra $50 per week. Target also gave team members five bonuses during 2020, including a $500 bonus at the end of the year for all hourly associates. Find Out: What Happened When These Places Raised the Minimum Wage to $15 Its possible employers that stopped offering hazard pay or didnt provide it in the first place will start providing it again and even offer back hazard pay, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to encourage them to do so. Story continues A large number of employers, especially in the retail and grocery sectors, have seen bumper profitability in 2020 and yet done little or nothing at all to compensate their workers for the risks they took, stated a fact sheet released by President Bidens transition team on Jan. 14. More than just hazard pay, President Bidens proposed $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes a measure to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. One employer this would not affect is Target, as the retailer has already made this move, opting to raise its starting wage to $15 per hour in June 2020. Raising the minimum wage would allow many workers to get out of poverty, said Chris Abrams, a licensed insurance agent, investment advisor and the founder of Abrams Insurance Solutions. These workers traditionally use all of their income to pay for their living expenses, he said. With extra funds, minimum wage workers could enjoy financial benefits that others already have such as investing in the stock markets, retirement funds or life insurance plans. Did You Know: 10 Essential Jobs Across America With Big Paychecks for Employees Abrams said a minimum wage hike would also infuse millions of dollars back into the economy during uncertain economic times. Only time will tell if the minimum wage will be raised, but if it is, it will be life-changing for those who will receive a pay increase including many essential workers. | In 2020, 73.5 million U.S. workers ages 16 and over were paid by the hour. 247,000 earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, while 865,000 were paid less than minimum wage. | bart | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/actually-working-minimum-wage-210033508.html | 0.225626 |
Whos Actually Working for Minimum Wage? | DisobeyArt / Getty Images/iStockphoto Theres been talk of raising the minimum wage for years. However, the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the need for this move, as many essential workers have been putting their lives on the line for very low pay. In 2020, 73.5 million U.S. workers ages 16 and over were paid by the hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Among this group, 247,000 earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, while 865,000 were paid less than minimum wage. Together, these two groups of 1.1 million workers composed 1.5% of all hourly workers. Related: Heres What the US Minimum Wage Was the Year You Were Born Breaking it down further, 12.1% of food preparation and serving-related workers nearly 1 in 8 earned at or below the minimum wage in 2019, according to the BLS. A much lower percentage, but still noteworthy, 3.2% of personal care and service workers and 1.7% of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers also fell into this category. While higher than minimum wage, its also striking that cashiers earn an average of $11.37 per hour, rising slightly to $11.84 per hour for retail sales workers, according to the BLS. Additionally, child care workers earn an average of just $11.65 per hour. Read More: What You Can Rent on a Minimum-Wage Salary in Every State Considering workers from most of these categories have been deemed essential throughout the pandemic, its amazing how little theyre actually paid. At the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, many major retailers provided workers with hazard pay, but most stopped this practice within a few months. One exception is Home Depot, which has continued to pay full-time employees an extra $100 per week and part-time employees an extra $50 per week. Target also gave team members five bonuses during 2020, including a $500 bonus at the end of the year for all hourly associates. Find Out: What Happened When These Places Raised the Minimum Wage to $15 Its possible employers that stopped offering hazard pay or didnt provide it in the first place will start providing it again and even offer back hazard pay, as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris plan to encourage them to do so. Story continues A large number of employers, especially in the retail and grocery sectors, have seen bumper profitability in 2020 and yet done little or nothing at all to compensate their workers for the risks they took, stated a fact sheet released by President Bidens transition team on Jan. 14. More than just hazard pay, President Bidens proposed $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes a measure to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. One employer this would not affect is Target, as the retailer has already made this move, opting to raise its starting wage to $15 per hour in June 2020. Raising the minimum wage would allow many workers to get out of poverty, said Chris Abrams, a licensed insurance agent, investment advisor and the founder of Abrams Insurance Solutions. These workers traditionally use all of their income to pay for their living expenses, he said. With extra funds, minimum wage workers could enjoy financial benefits that others already have such as investing in the stock markets, retirement funds or life insurance plans. Did You Know: 10 Essential Jobs Across America With Big Paychecks for Employees Abrams said a minimum wage hike would also infuse millions of dollars back into the economy during uncertain economic times. Only time will tell if the minimum wage will be raised, but if it is, it will be life-changing for those who will receive a pay increase including many essential workers. | In 2020, 73.5 million U.S. workers ages 16 and over were paid by the hour. Among this group, 247,000 earned the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. President Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes a measure to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. | pegasus | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/actually-working-minimum-wage-210033508.html | 0.232991 |
Are Virtual Meet And Greets The Next Artist Money Maker? | Attendees listen during a concert by band Love of Lesbian at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, ... [+] on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP One thing about music artists and their managers - they are a resourceful bunch when the chips are down. During the last year the chips have never been lower because of the lack of touring income thanks to the pandemic. That meant that artists and the music tech industry that serves them had to become more creative, and livestreaming became a new revenue source as a result. The problem is, unless you were BTS, you probably werent cleaning up from the new medium or even turning a profit. While the touring industry seems to be dipping its collective toe in the water again (see the photo above of the recent experimental concert in Barcelona), there is still one revenue area that I think has been overlooked - Virtual Meet And Greets. Considering that fans will pay up to $25k for the privilege of meeting their favorite major artist backstage before or after a show (although the average is usually around $2,000), youd think that some enterprising manager or promoter would have proposed the virtual meet and greet by now. OnlyFans does seem to have figured this one out, although the focus there wasnt so much on music until Cardi B got involved. Although no one knows for sure, its been estimated that shes bringing in a cool $8 million per month on the platform, although thats just an estimate based on her social following. Now the problem here is scaling, but when youre not bringing in money from touring, this still could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. Certainly all the tools are there to do a virtual meet and greet on Facebook or YouTube at scale, but a private M&G via Zoom that would also provide a recording afterwards might be viewed as a well-worthwhile once in a lifetime spend for a mega-fan. And weve seen how much people want to interact with stars from everyday engagements on social media and, more recently, Clubhouse. Although the app is still invite only and iOS-centric, its been shown to be a huge hit when the likes of Elon Musk or Bill Gates show up for a chat. That could just as easily be Taylor Swift or Bono in a private room, should the platform ever opt to monetize its elements. The fact of the matter is that as we move into a mature streaming world, the music industry no longer totally revolves around record labels and touring when it comes to generating cash flow. Artists are finding new ways to expand their brands and monetize their work and celebrity online (Im thinking of you, NFTs). As Marc Geiger recently stated in an article on future monetization on Music:)ally, I know people are selling their WhatsApp number for $1,000. This is part of the suite of digital products to come. Pay-to-chat is only the next step. Sometimes the most obvious is the one thats also overlooked. | Virtual Meet And Greets could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. | bart | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyowsinski/2021/04/04/are-virtual-meet-and-greets-the-next-artist-money-maker/ | 0.213865 |
Are Virtual Meet And Greets The Next Artist Money Maker? | Attendees listen during a concert by band Love of Lesbian at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, ... [+] on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP One thing about music artists and their managers - they are a resourceful bunch when the chips are down. During the last year the chips have never been lower because of the lack of touring income thanks to the pandemic. That meant that artists and the music tech industry that serves them had to become more creative, and livestreaming became a new revenue source as a result. The problem is, unless you were BTS, you probably werent cleaning up from the new medium or even turning a profit. While the touring industry seems to be dipping its collective toe in the water again (see the photo above of the recent experimental concert in Barcelona), there is still one revenue area that I think has been overlooked - Virtual Meet And Greets. Considering that fans will pay up to $25k for the privilege of meeting their favorite major artist backstage before or after a show (although the average is usually around $2,000), youd think that some enterprising manager or promoter would have proposed the virtual meet and greet by now. OnlyFans does seem to have figured this one out, although the focus there wasnt so much on music until Cardi B got involved. Although no one knows for sure, its been estimated that shes bringing in a cool $8 million per month on the platform, although thats just an estimate based on her social following. Now the problem here is scaling, but when youre not bringing in money from touring, this still could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. Certainly all the tools are there to do a virtual meet and greet on Facebook or YouTube at scale, but a private M&G via Zoom that would also provide a recording afterwards might be viewed as a well-worthwhile once in a lifetime spend for a mega-fan. And weve seen how much people want to interact with stars from everyday engagements on social media and, more recently, Clubhouse. Although the app is still invite only and iOS-centric, its been shown to be a huge hit when the likes of Elon Musk or Bill Gates show up for a chat. That could just as easily be Taylor Swift or Bono in a private room, should the platform ever opt to monetize its elements. The fact of the matter is that as we move into a mature streaming world, the music industry no longer totally revolves around record labels and touring when it comes to generating cash flow. Artists are finding new ways to expand their brands and monetize their work and celebrity online (Im thinking of you, NFTs). As Marc Geiger recently stated in an article on future monetization on Music:)ally, I know people are selling their WhatsApp number for $1,000. This is part of the suite of digital products to come. Pay-to-chat is only the next step. Sometimes the most obvious is the one thats also overlooked. | Virtual Meet And Greets could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. Fans will pay up to $25k for the privilege of meeting their favorite major artist backstage before or after a show. | bart | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyowsinski/2021/04/04/are-virtual-meet-and-greets-the-next-artist-money-maker/ | 0.289675 |
Are Virtual Meet And Greets The Next Artist Money Maker? | Attendees listen during a concert by band Love of Lesbian at Sant Jordi stadium in Barcelona, Spain, ... [+] on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Photographer: Angel Garcia/Bloomberg 2021 Bloomberg Finance LP One thing about music artists and their managers - they are a resourceful bunch when the chips are down. During the last year the chips have never been lower because of the lack of touring income thanks to the pandemic. That meant that artists and the music tech industry that serves them had to become more creative, and livestreaming became a new revenue source as a result. The problem is, unless you were BTS, you probably werent cleaning up from the new medium or even turning a profit. While the touring industry seems to be dipping its collective toe in the water again (see the photo above of the recent experimental concert in Barcelona), there is still one revenue area that I think has been overlooked - Virtual Meet And Greets. Considering that fans will pay up to $25k for the privilege of meeting their favorite major artist backstage before or after a show (although the average is usually around $2,000), youd think that some enterprising manager or promoter would have proposed the virtual meet and greet by now. OnlyFans does seem to have figured this one out, although the focus there wasnt so much on music until Cardi B got involved. Although no one knows for sure, its been estimated that shes bringing in a cool $8 million per month on the platform, although thats just an estimate based on her social following. Now the problem here is scaling, but when youre not bringing in money from touring, this still could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. Certainly all the tools are there to do a virtual meet and greet on Facebook or YouTube at scale, but a private M&G via Zoom that would also provide a recording afterwards might be viewed as a well-worthwhile once in a lifetime spend for a mega-fan. And weve seen how much people want to interact with stars from everyday engagements on social media and, more recently, Clubhouse. Although the app is still invite only and iOS-centric, its been shown to be a huge hit when the likes of Elon Musk or Bill Gates show up for a chat. That could just as easily be Taylor Swift or Bono in a private room, should the platform ever opt to monetize its elements. The fact of the matter is that as we move into a mature streaming world, the music industry no longer totally revolves around record labels and touring when it comes to generating cash flow. Artists are finding new ways to expand their brands and monetize their work and celebrity online (Im thinking of you, NFTs). As Marc Geiger recently stated in an article on future monetization on Music:)ally, I know people are selling their WhatsApp number for $1,000. This is part of the suite of digital products to come. Pay-to-chat is only the next step. Sometimes the most obvious is the one thats also overlooked. | Virtual Meet And Greets could have been one of the major money makers of the last year. Fans will pay up to $25k for the privilege of meeting their favorite major artist backstage. OnlyFans does seem to have figured this one out, although the focus there wasn't so much on music until Cardi B got involved. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/bobbyowsinski/2021/04/04/are-virtual-meet-and-greets-the-next-artist-money-maker/ | 0.279251 |
Who are the most important Browns at each position? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns have big aspirations for 2021. Its evident in how their signings this season have talked about coming here with an opportunity to win the Super Bowl. We know how important Baker Mayfield is to the Browns success this season and their chance to reach their lofty goals. Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position to name the most important Browns players at each spot. The positions we discuss are: Wide receiver (1:08) Tight end (8:47) Offensive line (17:26) Running back (25:06) Defensive line (28:48) Linebacker (36:22) Cornerback (40:10) Safety (44:45) You can listen to the podcast using the player below or, if the player doesnt appear, listen by clicking here. You can listen to previous podcasts and subscribe on Apple podcasts or on Spotify. Get more info and get signed up here. - Browns playoffs shirts, hats for sale: Heres where Cleveland Browns fans can order shirts and hats celebrating the team qualifying for the 2020 NFL playoffs. Hey, Mary Kay! Orange and Brown Talk roundtable Tulsa LB Zaven Collins has envisioned rushing with Myles Garrett New overtime procedures, more jersey number options among NFLs rule proposals How Ravens offseason moves impact Browns: Gotta Watch The Tape Hall of Famer tells Hue Jackson to Let it go about Browns Malik Jackson says Clowney is welcome to hop on board Super Bowl contender | Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position. They name the most important Browns players at each spot. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/04/who-are-the-most-important-browns-at-each-position.html | 0.238586 |
Who are the most important Browns at each position? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns have big aspirations for 2021. Its evident in how their signings this season have talked about coming here with an opportunity to win the Super Bowl. We know how important Baker Mayfield is to the Browns success this season and their chance to reach their lofty goals. Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position to name the most important Browns players at each spot. The positions we discuss are: Wide receiver (1:08) Tight end (8:47) Offensive line (17:26) Running back (25:06) Defensive line (28:48) Linebacker (36:22) Cornerback (40:10) Safety (44:45) You can listen to the podcast using the player below or, if the player doesnt appear, listen by clicking here. You can listen to previous podcasts and subscribe on Apple podcasts or on Spotify. Get more info and get signed up here. - Browns playoffs shirts, hats for sale: Heres where Cleveland Browns fans can order shirts and hats celebrating the team qualifying for the 2020 NFL playoffs. Hey, Mary Kay! Orange and Brown Talk roundtable Tulsa LB Zaven Collins has envisioned rushing with Myles Garrett New overtime procedures, more jersey number options among NFLs rule proposals How Ravens offseason moves impact Browns: Gotta Watch The Tape Hall of Famer tells Hue Jackson to Let it go about Browns Malik Jackson says Clowney is welcome to hop on board Super Bowl contender | The Cleveland Browns have big aspirations for 2021. Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position to name the most important Browns players at each spot. | bart | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/04/who-are-the-most-important-browns-at-each-position.html | 0.182137 |
Who are the most important Browns at each position? | CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns have big aspirations for 2021. Its evident in how their signings this season have talked about coming here with an opportunity to win the Super Bowl. We know how important Baker Mayfield is to the Browns success this season and their chance to reach their lofty goals. Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position to name the most important Browns players at each spot. The positions we discuss are: Wide receiver (1:08) Tight end (8:47) Offensive line (17:26) Running back (25:06) Defensive line (28:48) Linebacker (36:22) Cornerback (40:10) Safety (44:45) You can listen to the podcast using the player below or, if the player doesnt appear, listen by clicking here. You can listen to previous podcasts and subscribe on Apple podcasts or on Spotify. Get more info and get signed up here. - Browns playoffs shirts, hats for sale: Heres where Cleveland Browns fans can order shirts and hats celebrating the team qualifying for the 2020 NFL playoffs. Hey, Mary Kay! Orange and Brown Talk roundtable Tulsa LB Zaven Collins has envisioned rushing with Myles Garrett New overtime procedures, more jersey number options among NFLs rule proposals How Ravens offseason moves impact Browns: Gotta Watch The Tape Hall of Famer tells Hue Jackson to Let it go about Browns Malik Jackson says Clowney is welcome to hop on board Super Bowl contender | The Cleveland Browns have big aspirations for 2021. Mary Kay Cabot, Ellis Williams and Dan Labbe go position-by-position to name the most important Browns players at each spot. The positions we discuss are: Wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, running back, defensive line, linebacker, safety. | bart | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/04/who-are-the-most-important-browns-at-each-position.html | 0.163599 |
Can Josh Proctor bring Ohio State football the free safety stability it needs? | COLUMBUS, Ohio Josh Proctor was not the Ohio State football coaching staffs first choice to solve the free safety position last season. The senior may be the only choice or at least the most obvious and experienced once to solidify the back end of the Buckeyes defense in 2021. Proctors ascendancy to stardom did not unfold as some expected. He spent most of 2020 in an important yet part-time role. He said he emerged from the experience with a better understand of what Ohio State wants and needs from him as a potential leader in the defense. I think it was really just being consistent, Proctor said. Always being in the right spot and knowing what Im supposed to do and not trying to make that big play or do everything by myself, really. Proctor seemed poised for big things while backing up Jordan Fuller in 2019. A year ago at this time, he was still considered the front-runner to succeed to current Los Angeles Rams player as OSUs starter. Instead, Marcus Hooker emerged as the coaching staffs preferred free safety option. At the time, then-assistant defensive backs coach Matt Barnes who now oversees that position group said Hookers rangy skills fit that position better. He described him as having freakish ball skills and complemented his ability to track the ball. Proctor was considered a better fit for man-to-man responsibilities. He spent most of the season playing cover safety on passing downs. Hooker, however, never consistently displayed those attributes Barnes described. Then he encountered an unspecified injury prior to the Big Ten championship game, opening the door for Proctor to take over for the rest of the season. Even if Hooker were not currently serving an indefinite suspension for a recent arrest, Hooker would be the presumptive favorite to start at free safety this fall. Earlier this spring, defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said the other deep safety options included sophomore Bryson Shaw a former three-star prospect with limited game experience and true freshman Jantzen Dunn. Ohio State finished 2020 ranked 122 out of 127 teams in passing yards allowed per game (304). Proctor said the defense entered spring drills with a chip on our shoulder. His ability to bring more reliability to free safety may be crucial to knocking that chip off. Were going to were going to have some guys that are going to be able to do more than one job in the back end, Coombs said on March 19. Were going to have to. Youve got to have guys that can do it. Well, same things true if injuries or anything else arise. Buckeye Bits Proctor welcomes the responsibility of locking down free safety. He also sees a benefit in focusing on one position so I can learn what I need to learn. It may also help that additional cover safety options have begun to emerge since the middle of last season, including Lathan Ransom, Ronnie Hickman and on occasion starting slot corner Marcus Williamson. Leading those younger defensive backs has also been part of Proctors transmission. He is also trying to bring a more mature playing style to the field himself. I kind of like, slowed everything down for myself, Proctor said. I get excited sometimes and my eyes get going everywhere, and I start thinking about a lot. But I think Ive slowed down. Proctor described himself as comfortable and confident this spring. If he stabilizes free safety, the Buckeye defense can play more comfortable and confident this fall. Get Ohio State Sugar Bowl champs & CFP gear: Check out shirts, hats and more merchandise commemorating Ohio States Sugar Bowl win over Clemson, as well as gear on the Buckeyes advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game. Day on criticisms of Justin Fields: His work ethic was off the charts Walter Nolen, No. 2 player in 2022, lists OSU in top eight Watch QBs C.J. Buckeye Bits The recruiting battle for 4-star Justin Medlock | Josh Proctor is expected to start at free safety for Ohio State in 2021. Proctor played cover safety last season, backing up Jordan Fuller. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/04/can-josh-proctor-bring-ohio-state-football-the-free-safety-stability-it-needs.html | 0.189538 |
Can Josh Proctor bring Ohio State football the free safety stability it needs? | COLUMBUS, Ohio Josh Proctor was not the Ohio State football coaching staffs first choice to solve the free safety position last season. The senior may be the only choice or at least the most obvious and experienced once to solidify the back end of the Buckeyes defense in 2021. Proctors ascendancy to stardom did not unfold as some expected. He spent most of 2020 in an important yet part-time role. He said he emerged from the experience with a better understand of what Ohio State wants and needs from him as a potential leader in the defense. I think it was really just being consistent, Proctor said. Always being in the right spot and knowing what Im supposed to do and not trying to make that big play or do everything by myself, really. Proctor seemed poised for big things while backing up Jordan Fuller in 2019. A year ago at this time, he was still considered the front-runner to succeed to current Los Angeles Rams player as OSUs starter. Instead, Marcus Hooker emerged as the coaching staffs preferred free safety option. At the time, then-assistant defensive backs coach Matt Barnes who now oversees that position group said Hookers rangy skills fit that position better. He described him as having freakish ball skills and complemented his ability to track the ball. Proctor was considered a better fit for man-to-man responsibilities. He spent most of the season playing cover safety on passing downs. Hooker, however, never consistently displayed those attributes Barnes described. Then he encountered an unspecified injury prior to the Big Ten championship game, opening the door for Proctor to take over for the rest of the season. Even if Hooker were not currently serving an indefinite suspension for a recent arrest, Hooker would be the presumptive favorite to start at free safety this fall. Earlier this spring, defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said the other deep safety options included sophomore Bryson Shaw a former three-star prospect with limited game experience and true freshman Jantzen Dunn. Ohio State finished 2020 ranked 122 out of 127 teams in passing yards allowed per game (304). Proctor said the defense entered spring drills with a chip on our shoulder. His ability to bring more reliability to free safety may be crucial to knocking that chip off. Were going to were going to have some guys that are going to be able to do more than one job in the back end, Coombs said on March 19. Were going to have to. Youve got to have guys that can do it. Well, same things true if injuries or anything else arise. Buckeye Bits Proctor welcomes the responsibility of locking down free safety. He also sees a benefit in focusing on one position so I can learn what I need to learn. It may also help that additional cover safety options have begun to emerge since the middle of last season, including Lathan Ransom, Ronnie Hickman and on occasion starting slot corner Marcus Williamson. Leading those younger defensive backs has also been part of Proctors transmission. He is also trying to bring a more mature playing style to the field himself. I kind of like, slowed everything down for myself, Proctor said. I get excited sometimes and my eyes get going everywhere, and I start thinking about a lot. But I think Ive slowed down. Proctor described himself as comfortable and confident this spring. If he stabilizes free safety, the Buckeye defense can play more comfortable and confident this fall. Get Ohio State Sugar Bowl champs & CFP gear: Check out shirts, hats and more merchandise commemorating Ohio States Sugar Bowl win over Clemson, as well as gear on the Buckeyes advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game. Day on criticisms of Justin Fields: His work ethic was off the charts Walter Nolen, No. 2 player in 2022, lists OSU in top eight Watch QBs C.J. Buckeye Bits The recruiting battle for 4-star Justin Medlock | Josh Proctor is expected to start at free safety for Ohio State in 2021. Proctor played cover safety last season, backing up Jordan Fuller. The Buckeyes finished 2020 ranked 122 out of 127 teams in passing yards allowed per game. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/04/can-josh-proctor-bring-ohio-state-football-the-free-safety-stability-it-needs.html | 0.208777 |
Can Josh Proctor bring Ohio State football the free safety stability it needs? | COLUMBUS, Ohio Josh Proctor was not the Ohio State football coaching staffs first choice to solve the free safety position last season. The senior may be the only choice or at least the most obvious and experienced once to solidify the back end of the Buckeyes defense in 2021. Proctors ascendancy to stardom did not unfold as some expected. He spent most of 2020 in an important yet part-time role. He said he emerged from the experience with a better understand of what Ohio State wants and needs from him as a potential leader in the defense. I think it was really just being consistent, Proctor said. Always being in the right spot and knowing what Im supposed to do and not trying to make that big play or do everything by myself, really. Proctor seemed poised for big things while backing up Jordan Fuller in 2019. A year ago at this time, he was still considered the front-runner to succeed to current Los Angeles Rams player as OSUs starter. Instead, Marcus Hooker emerged as the coaching staffs preferred free safety option. At the time, then-assistant defensive backs coach Matt Barnes who now oversees that position group said Hookers rangy skills fit that position better. He described him as having freakish ball skills and complemented his ability to track the ball. Proctor was considered a better fit for man-to-man responsibilities. He spent most of the season playing cover safety on passing downs. Hooker, however, never consistently displayed those attributes Barnes described. Then he encountered an unspecified injury prior to the Big Ten championship game, opening the door for Proctor to take over for the rest of the season. Even if Hooker were not currently serving an indefinite suspension for a recent arrest, Hooker would be the presumptive favorite to start at free safety this fall. Earlier this spring, defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said the other deep safety options included sophomore Bryson Shaw a former three-star prospect with limited game experience and true freshman Jantzen Dunn. Ohio State finished 2020 ranked 122 out of 127 teams in passing yards allowed per game (304). Proctor said the defense entered spring drills with a chip on our shoulder. His ability to bring more reliability to free safety may be crucial to knocking that chip off. Were going to were going to have some guys that are going to be able to do more than one job in the back end, Coombs said on March 19. Were going to have to. Youve got to have guys that can do it. Well, same things true if injuries or anything else arise. Buckeye Bits Proctor welcomes the responsibility of locking down free safety. He also sees a benefit in focusing on one position so I can learn what I need to learn. It may also help that additional cover safety options have begun to emerge since the middle of last season, including Lathan Ransom, Ronnie Hickman and on occasion starting slot corner Marcus Williamson. Leading those younger defensive backs has also been part of Proctors transmission. He is also trying to bring a more mature playing style to the field himself. I kind of like, slowed everything down for myself, Proctor said. I get excited sometimes and my eyes get going everywhere, and I start thinking about a lot. But I think Ive slowed down. Proctor described himself as comfortable and confident this spring. If he stabilizes free safety, the Buckeye defense can play more comfortable and confident this fall. Get Ohio State Sugar Bowl champs & CFP gear: Check out shirts, hats and more merchandise commemorating Ohio States Sugar Bowl win over Clemson, as well as gear on the Buckeyes advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game. Day on criticisms of Justin Fields: His work ethic was off the charts Walter Nolen, No. 2 player in 2022, lists OSU in top eight Watch QBs C.J. Buckeye Bits The recruiting battle for 4-star Justin Medlock | Josh Proctor is expected to start at free safety for Ohio State in 2021. Proctor played cover safety last season, backing up Jordan Fuller. The Buckeyes finished 2020 ranked 122 out of 127 teams in passing yards allowed per game (304) Proctor welcomes the responsibility of locking down free safety. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/04/can-josh-proctor-bring-ohio-state-football-the-free-safety-stability-it-needs.html | 0.233234 |
What are the Panthers chances of success in trying to find their QB in the NFL draft? | With the first pick of the 2011 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers selected quarterback Cam Newton. The Panthers were torn between Newton and another quarterback, Blaine Gabbert. The Jacksonville Jaguars eventually selected Gabbert with the 10th overall pick after trading the 16th overall pick and their second-round pick that summer to Washington to move up. Newton won an MVP award with Carolina and helped guide the team to a Super Bowl appearance. Gabbert spent three seasons on a struggling Jaguars team, three more with San Francisco and one each with Arizona and Tennessee before finding his current home as Tom Bradys backup with Tampa Bay. These are a pair of questions to which well never have an answer. The current iteration of the Panthers is among a number of NFL teams currently searching for a franchise quarterback. For a team sitting just outside the top five picks but still with many needs to fill including at the most important position the Panthers face big decisions. Will a quarterback who the team likes fall to No. There are multiple positions the Panthers could logically address in the first round of this years NFL draft: quarterback, tackle, cornerback and tight end among them. A quarterback wont fix the team on his own. There isnt necessarily urgency to find one. Far from a guarantee. There were smiles all around the day in 1995 that Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, left, handed first-ever draft pick Kerry Collins his first jersey after Carolina general manager Bill Polian (right) took Collins with the Panthers first-ever draft choice. Christopher A. Record/Staff CHRISTOPHER A. RECORD Staff photo Even odds Fifty percent of all first-round quarterbacks fail. Bill Polian has been through his fair share of quarterback decision-making. The former general manager of the Panthers, Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts helped make Kerry Collins the first quarterback in Carolina, and drafted Peyton Manning a couple years later. Were human, and were not infallible. We can only judge the best way we can. For a number of different reasons, any number of reasons they dont succeed, Polian said. Now, some go on and have success, or a modicum of success elsewhere, others simply disappear from the scene, but the fact is the failure rate is right around 50 percent. This isnt a new statistic, nor something that has been happening more as of late. Quarterback selections have always held mixed results. Twenty of the 32 current starting quarterbacks around the NFL are still on the team that drafted them. Fourteen of those quarterbacks were selected in the first-round, though among that group is Sam Darnold, with whom the New York Jets appear closer to parting ways than continuing to build around. No quarterback drafted in the first round from 2010-16 remains with their original team. Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan and Aaron Rodgers are the only first-round quarterbacks from 2000-16 still with the team that drafted them. Thats what made Deshaun Watson so appealing to teams this offseason. A top known commodity at quarterback entering the peak of his career. As Polian referenced, a variety of factors contribute to this perception of failure: Injuries, lack of talent around the quarterback and a bad scheme fit can all play a role. Players like Jim Plunkett, who found success with the Raiders in the 1980s after struggling with the Patriots and 49ers, and more recently Ryan Tannehill with the Titans, were able to reestablish their careers with new teams after a rough start with the team that drafted them in the top 10. More recent top quarterback picks and particularly those teams traded up for have yet to find their footing. In 2017, the Chicago Bears gave up the No. 3 pick, a third-round and fourth-round pick that year and a 2018 third-round pick to draft Mitch Trubisky, who is now Josh Allens backup in Buffalo. Chicago still does not have a long-term answer at quarterback. Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) hands off to running back Mike Davis (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Michael Conroy AP Eight picks later, the Kansas City Chiefs traded the 27th overall pick, a third-round selection and their 2018 first-round pick to the Bills for Patrick Mahomes. The Texans then traded their 2017 and 2018 first-round picks to the Cleveland Browns to grab Watson at No. 12. Trading up wasnt the issue. It was trading up for the right player. The best you can hope to do is trust your process, assuming you have a good solid process and a good solid base of knowledge, you trust it and you make the best decision you can, Polian said. But theres no guarantee that youre going to be successful. Trading into the top five for a quarterback The current expectation for the 2021 NFL draft is that there will be a early run on quarterbacks, with the potential for four to be chosen with the top four picks. The San Francisco 49ers have already traded up to No. 3 in a deal with the Miami Dolphins. This leaves other teams interested in top quarterbacks to try and find a way to trade into that select group, which seems difficult at this point, or to wait and see which players will fall. There is no exact science to support that moving up or down in the draft is good or bad. In fact, Polian and the Panthers elected to move back in 1995 because they were OK with either Steve McNair or Kerry Collins as their new starting quarterback. Measuring success is another matter, because of the subjectivity. Both the Rams and Eagles reached Super Bowls with them on the roster, although Wentz missed the playoff run due to injury. Washington traded significant assets to move from No. 6 to No. 2 in the 2012 draft to select Robert Griffin III, and then also took Kirk Cousins in the fourth-round. Griffins success with the team was short-lived and Cousins time didnt end on a positive note, either. There is a reason, however, why teams invest so much to try and draft the quarterback. When you get it right, so much else can fall in place. The four winningest teams from the past decade all drafted a quarterback who they were able to build around the Patriots, Packers, Seahawks and Steelers. Two of those quarterbacks were taken after the first-round Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. While most of the quarterbacks that find success in the NFL are taken early, its far from always the case. Let the board speak to you If theres a lesson to be learned from these big moves, perhaps it is that reaching for a quarterback isnt always the answer to building a roster. Sometimes it will work out, sometimes it wont. Scouring and analyzing NFL trade history wouldnt yield a simple, steadfast rule, either: Too many factors are involved. Trusting evaluations is key, but it doesnt bring all of the answers. And those observing this years proceedings neednt sound alarm bells if the Panthers dont take a quarterback. You take the best player, take your highest-rated player. Its really simple, Polian said. The terminology we used was, Let the board speak to you. That philosophy resulted in the Colts drafting wide receiver Reggie Wayne in the first-round of the 2001 NFL draft after trading down due to a lack of consensus on who to pick, despite having more glaring needs and having Marvin Harrison on the roster. However new general manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule approach their first draft together, the duo and its staff will be informed. Given Rhule and his staffs recent experience with college coaching and recruiting, theyll be able to make informed decisions on little access. With the reduced in-person contact this year, that is even more valuable. The final choice quarterback or not will come down to making the best decisions possible. And even if it is a quarterback, its still a calculated 50-50 chance. | Quarterback is one of the most important positions for an NFL team. Quarterback selections have always held mixed results, according to Bill Polian. The Panthers are expected to select a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article250342426.html | 0.197123 |
What are the Panthers chances of success in trying to find their QB in the NFL draft? | With the first pick of the 2011 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers selected quarterback Cam Newton. The Panthers were torn between Newton and another quarterback, Blaine Gabbert. The Jacksonville Jaguars eventually selected Gabbert with the 10th overall pick after trading the 16th overall pick and their second-round pick that summer to Washington to move up. Newton won an MVP award with Carolina and helped guide the team to a Super Bowl appearance. Gabbert spent three seasons on a struggling Jaguars team, three more with San Francisco and one each with Arizona and Tennessee before finding his current home as Tom Bradys backup with Tampa Bay. These are a pair of questions to which well never have an answer. The current iteration of the Panthers is among a number of NFL teams currently searching for a franchise quarterback. For a team sitting just outside the top five picks but still with many needs to fill including at the most important position the Panthers face big decisions. Will a quarterback who the team likes fall to No. There are multiple positions the Panthers could logically address in the first round of this years NFL draft: quarterback, tackle, cornerback and tight end among them. A quarterback wont fix the team on his own. There isnt necessarily urgency to find one. Far from a guarantee. There were smiles all around the day in 1995 that Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, left, handed first-ever draft pick Kerry Collins his first jersey after Carolina general manager Bill Polian (right) took Collins with the Panthers first-ever draft choice. Christopher A. Record/Staff CHRISTOPHER A. RECORD Staff photo Even odds Fifty percent of all first-round quarterbacks fail. Bill Polian has been through his fair share of quarterback decision-making. The former general manager of the Panthers, Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts helped make Kerry Collins the first quarterback in Carolina, and drafted Peyton Manning a couple years later. Were human, and were not infallible. We can only judge the best way we can. For a number of different reasons, any number of reasons they dont succeed, Polian said. Now, some go on and have success, or a modicum of success elsewhere, others simply disappear from the scene, but the fact is the failure rate is right around 50 percent. This isnt a new statistic, nor something that has been happening more as of late. Quarterback selections have always held mixed results. Twenty of the 32 current starting quarterbacks around the NFL are still on the team that drafted them. Fourteen of those quarterbacks were selected in the first-round, though among that group is Sam Darnold, with whom the New York Jets appear closer to parting ways than continuing to build around. No quarterback drafted in the first round from 2010-16 remains with their original team. Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Ryan and Aaron Rodgers are the only first-round quarterbacks from 2000-16 still with the team that drafted them. Thats what made Deshaun Watson so appealing to teams this offseason. A top known commodity at quarterback entering the peak of his career. As Polian referenced, a variety of factors contribute to this perception of failure: Injuries, lack of talent around the quarterback and a bad scheme fit can all play a role. Players like Jim Plunkett, who found success with the Raiders in the 1980s after struggling with the Patriots and 49ers, and more recently Ryan Tannehill with the Titans, were able to reestablish their careers with new teams after a rough start with the team that drafted them in the top 10. More recent top quarterback picks and particularly those teams traded up for have yet to find their footing. In 2017, the Chicago Bears gave up the No. 3 pick, a third-round and fourth-round pick that year and a 2018 third-round pick to draft Mitch Trubisky, who is now Josh Allens backup in Buffalo. Chicago still does not have a long-term answer at quarterback. Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) hands off to running back Mike Davis (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Michael Conroy AP Eight picks later, the Kansas City Chiefs traded the 27th overall pick, a third-round selection and their 2018 first-round pick to the Bills for Patrick Mahomes. The Texans then traded their 2017 and 2018 first-round picks to the Cleveland Browns to grab Watson at No. 12. Trading up wasnt the issue. It was trading up for the right player. The best you can hope to do is trust your process, assuming you have a good solid process and a good solid base of knowledge, you trust it and you make the best decision you can, Polian said. But theres no guarantee that youre going to be successful. Trading into the top five for a quarterback The current expectation for the 2021 NFL draft is that there will be a early run on quarterbacks, with the potential for four to be chosen with the top four picks. The San Francisco 49ers have already traded up to No. 3 in a deal with the Miami Dolphins. This leaves other teams interested in top quarterbacks to try and find a way to trade into that select group, which seems difficult at this point, or to wait and see which players will fall. There is no exact science to support that moving up or down in the draft is good or bad. In fact, Polian and the Panthers elected to move back in 1995 because they were OK with either Steve McNair or Kerry Collins as their new starting quarterback. Measuring success is another matter, because of the subjectivity. Both the Rams and Eagles reached Super Bowls with them on the roster, although Wentz missed the playoff run due to injury. Washington traded significant assets to move from No. 6 to No. 2 in the 2012 draft to select Robert Griffin III, and then also took Kirk Cousins in the fourth-round. Griffins success with the team was short-lived and Cousins time didnt end on a positive note, either. There is a reason, however, why teams invest so much to try and draft the quarterback. When you get it right, so much else can fall in place. The four winningest teams from the past decade all drafted a quarterback who they were able to build around the Patriots, Packers, Seahawks and Steelers. Two of those quarterbacks were taken after the first-round Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. While most of the quarterbacks that find success in the NFL are taken early, its far from always the case. Let the board speak to you If theres a lesson to be learned from these big moves, perhaps it is that reaching for a quarterback isnt always the answer to building a roster. Sometimes it will work out, sometimes it wont. Scouring and analyzing NFL trade history wouldnt yield a simple, steadfast rule, either: Too many factors are involved. Trusting evaluations is key, but it doesnt bring all of the answers. And those observing this years proceedings neednt sound alarm bells if the Panthers dont take a quarterback. You take the best player, take your highest-rated player. Its really simple, Polian said. The terminology we used was, Let the board speak to you. That philosophy resulted in the Colts drafting wide receiver Reggie Wayne in the first-round of the 2001 NFL draft after trading down due to a lack of consensus on who to pick, despite having more glaring needs and having Marvin Harrison on the roster. However new general manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule approach their first draft together, the duo and its staff will be informed. Given Rhule and his staffs recent experience with college coaching and recruiting, theyll be able to make informed decisions on little access. With the reduced in-person contact this year, that is even more valuable. The final choice quarterback or not will come down to making the best decisions possible. And even if it is a quarterback, its still a calculated 50-50 chance. | The Carolina Panthers are among a number of NFL teams searching for a franchise quarterback. Quarterback selections have always held mixed results. Twenty of the 32 current starting quarterbacks around the NFL are still on the team that drafted them. No quarterback drafted in the first round from 2010-16 remains with their original team. | bart | 2 | https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article250342426.html | 0.318682 |
Who Are Penn State's Top NFL Draft Prospects After 2021? | NFL Draft Bible ranks some Penn State players highly in future drafts. Since it's never too early for a mock draft, we're peeking ahead at the draft, courtesy of NFL Draft Bible. The authoritative voice of the NFL Draft has compiled an exhaustive database of 2021 prospects and the quintessential guide to every prospect. But NFL Draft Bible's 2021 guide also looks ahead to the top prospects in the 2022 draft and beyond. It includes some intriguing prospects, Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and Ohio State receiver Chris Olave among them. The list is pretty strong, covering a few up-and-coming Lions and established players. To start, NFL Draft Bible ranks left tackle Rasheed Walker as the No. 1 offensive tackle after 2021, regardless of class. Walker, who is going to be a third-year starter, returned to Penn State when he could have left for the NFL. "He's practicing the way he needs to practice to be the type of player that he wants to be," coach James Franklin said recently. "I've seen a real change in him." Junior Jake Pinegar is the top-ranked kicker in the field, suggesting he has a chance to be drafted in 2022. Junior Jahan Dotson, who will enter his fourth season as a starter, is the nation's No. 4 receiver, according to NFL Draft Bible, behind only Olave, Clemson's Frank Ladson Jr. and Ohio State's Garrett Wilson. Dotson said recently that he wants to have a "legendary" season at Penn State, something Franklin acknowledged as well. Franklin said that he has noticed a "buzz" around Dotson, which has extended in the program. "He's had a really good offseason in the weight room," Franklin said. "He just looks physically different, and that's going to be something that's going to be important for him as well." Defensively, Penn State has plenty of players listed. Senior Jaquan Brisker is the fourth-ranked safety and, with a strong season, could work his way into an upper-tier draft selection. Three Penn State cornerbacks are ranked: Marquis Wilson (13), Trent Gordon (14) and Keaton Ellis (19). Two cornerbacks were not listed: Tariq Castro-Fields, who missed much of 2021 with an injury, and sophomore Joey Porter Jr., who was among the defense's breakout stars last season. Brandon Smith is ranked No. 13 at outside linebacker, and Ellis Brooks is 16th at inside linebacker. Defensive end Adisa Isaac, a likely starter, is ranked 23rd at his position, and Jonathan Sutherland is No. 38 at safety. Check out NFL Draft Bible for the more comprehensive coverage leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Get the latest Penn State news by joining the community. Click "Follow" at the top right of our AllPennState page. Mobile users click the notification bell. And please follow AllPennState on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. | NFL Draft Bible has compiled an exhaustive database of 2021 prospects. It also looks ahead to the top prospects in the 2022 draft and beyond. NFL Draft Bible ranks Penn State's Rasheed Walker as the No. 1 offensive tackle after 2021. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/who-are-penn-states-top-nfl-draft-prospects-after-2021 | 0.523409 |
Who Are Penn State's Top NFL Draft Prospects After 2021? | NFL Draft Bible ranks some Penn State players highly in future drafts. Since it's never too early for a mock draft, we're peeking ahead at the draft, courtesy of NFL Draft Bible. The authoritative voice of the NFL Draft has compiled an exhaustive database of 2021 prospects and the quintessential guide to every prospect. But NFL Draft Bible's 2021 guide also looks ahead to the top prospects in the 2022 draft and beyond. It includes some intriguing prospects, Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and Ohio State receiver Chris Olave among them. The list is pretty strong, covering a few up-and-coming Lions and established players. To start, NFL Draft Bible ranks left tackle Rasheed Walker as the No. 1 offensive tackle after 2021, regardless of class. Walker, who is going to be a third-year starter, returned to Penn State when he could have left for the NFL. "He's practicing the way he needs to practice to be the type of player that he wants to be," coach James Franklin said recently. "I've seen a real change in him." Junior Jake Pinegar is the top-ranked kicker in the field, suggesting he has a chance to be drafted in 2022. Junior Jahan Dotson, who will enter his fourth season as a starter, is the nation's No. 4 receiver, according to NFL Draft Bible, behind only Olave, Clemson's Frank Ladson Jr. and Ohio State's Garrett Wilson. Dotson said recently that he wants to have a "legendary" season at Penn State, something Franklin acknowledged as well. Franklin said that he has noticed a "buzz" around Dotson, which has extended in the program. "He's had a really good offseason in the weight room," Franklin said. "He just looks physically different, and that's going to be something that's going to be important for him as well." Defensively, Penn State has plenty of players listed. Senior Jaquan Brisker is the fourth-ranked safety and, with a strong season, could work his way into an upper-tier draft selection. Three Penn State cornerbacks are ranked: Marquis Wilson (13), Trent Gordon (14) and Keaton Ellis (19). Two cornerbacks were not listed: Tariq Castro-Fields, who missed much of 2021 with an injury, and sophomore Joey Porter Jr., who was among the defense's breakout stars last season. Brandon Smith is ranked No. 13 at outside linebacker, and Ellis Brooks is 16th at inside linebacker. Defensive end Adisa Isaac, a likely starter, is ranked 23rd at his position, and Jonathan Sutherland is No. 38 at safety. Check out NFL Draft Bible for the more comprehensive coverage leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Get the latest Penn State news by joining the community. Click "Follow" at the top right of our AllPennState page. Mobile users click the notification bell. And please follow AllPennState on Twitter @MarkWogenrich. | NFL Draft Bible ranks some Penn State players highly in future drafts. The 2021 guide also looks ahead to the top prospects in the 2022 draft and beyond. The list is pretty strong, covering a few up-and-coming Lions and established players. It includes Nevada quarterback Carson Strong and Ohio State receiver Chris Olave. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.si.com/college/pennstate/football/who-are-penn-states-top-nfl-draft-prospects-after-2021 | 0.474116 |
Is Oklahoma State RT Teven Jenkins the ideal pick for the Raiders at No. 17? | Yesterday, we looked at USCs Alijah Vera-Tucker and why he might be the best possible pick for the Raiders in Round 1. Hes an excellent athlete with experience at both guard and tackle. He could easily make the transition from left tackle to right tackle in the NFL and would give some added flexibility on the offensive line. However, if the Raiders are looking for a pure right tackle, they might want to look in a different direction at No. 17. Oklahoma States Teven Jenkins is the clear-cut, best right tackle in this years draft. Hes strong, athletic and mean. He also has the athleticism to hold up on the right side against some of the leagues best speed rushers. In a recent mock draft by Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus, Jenkins was the pick for the Raiders at No. 17. Here is a snippet of his thoughts on the possible selection: Jenkins would give Las Vegas a better option on the right side heading into the 2021 season. He was a force in the run game at Oklahoma State, imposing his will and showcasing impressive strength. Jenkins ended last season with a 93.6 run-blocking grade. If the Raiders want to continue to be a run-first team with a physical offensive line, Jenkins would be a perfect fit at right tackle. His biggest knock is that he just doesnt have the position flexibility of a Vera-Tucker or a Rashawn Slater. But with the Raiders already extending Kolton Miller and re-signing Denzelle Good and Richie Incognito, they dont need flexibility. They need a high-end starter on the right side. That is exactly what Jenkins can provide. | Oklahoma State RT Teven Jenkins is the clear-cut, best right tackle in this years draft. In a recent mock draft, Jenkins was the pick for the Raiders at No. 17. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-state-rt-teven-jenkins-123857200.html?src=rss | 0.397019 |
Is Oklahoma State RT Teven Jenkins the ideal pick for the Raiders at No. 17? | Yesterday, we looked at USCs Alijah Vera-Tucker and why he might be the best possible pick for the Raiders in Round 1. Hes an excellent athlete with experience at both guard and tackle. He could easily make the transition from left tackle to right tackle in the NFL and would give some added flexibility on the offensive line. However, if the Raiders are looking for a pure right tackle, they might want to look in a different direction at No. 17. Oklahoma States Teven Jenkins is the clear-cut, best right tackle in this years draft. Hes strong, athletic and mean. He also has the athleticism to hold up on the right side against some of the leagues best speed rushers. In a recent mock draft by Ben Linsey of Pro Football Focus, Jenkins was the pick for the Raiders at No. 17. Here is a snippet of his thoughts on the possible selection: Jenkins would give Las Vegas a better option on the right side heading into the 2021 season. He was a force in the run game at Oklahoma State, imposing his will and showcasing impressive strength. Jenkins ended last season with a 93.6 run-blocking grade. If the Raiders want to continue to be a run-first team with a physical offensive line, Jenkins would be a perfect fit at right tackle. His biggest knock is that he just doesnt have the position flexibility of a Vera-Tucker or a Rashawn Slater. But with the Raiders already extending Kolton Miller and re-signing Denzelle Good and Richie Incognito, they dont need flexibility. They need a high-end starter on the right side. That is exactly what Jenkins can provide. | Oklahoma States Teven Jenkins is the clear-cut, best right tackle in the draft. In a recent mock draft, Jenkins was the pick for the Raiders at No. 17. If the Raiders want to continue to be a run-first team with a physical offensive line, Jenkins would be a perfect fit. | bart | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/oklahoma-state-rt-teven-jenkins-123857200.html?src=rss | 0.57317 |
How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more? | (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Evan Simons, University at Buffalo (THE CONVERSATION) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Anya T., 13, Brookline, Massachusetts Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments, and we still have many of those traits today. Two of the most important and consequential traits are walking on two legs and having a large brain. Im a scholar of human evolution. I study how evolution works, including how it has changed the shape of the bones in the skull and ankle of humans and other primates. What evolution is People pass traits to their children through genes. We can have different versions of the same genes called alleles and evolution occurs when the proportion of these alleles in the population changes over multiple generations. Alleles in a population often help certain individuals survive in their own environment. This means that evolution isnt about becoming the fastest, or the strongest, or the smartest, because it all depends on the environment. Early ancestors of humans evolved to walk upright on two legs around 6 million years ago. Scientists are still trying to figure out why our ancestors started walking on two legs. Today, the most common hypothesis is that walking on two legs probably helped our ancestors to move between forest patches that were shrinking due to a changing climate. Relative to the size of our bodies, humans have the largest brains on the planet. Elephants have bigger brains, but their bodies are even bigger than ours. Without big brains we wouldnt be able to innovate, such as by creating an alphabet, sending machines to Mars or creating vaccines that protect us against measles and other dangerous diseases. Our big brains make it possible to share information culturally through books, storytelling or even movies, rather than only passing our genes to the next generation. Our ancestors brains got bigger over the course of human evolution until about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago when modern humans, known as Homo sapiens, showed up. After that, human brains actually started to get a bit smaller, possibly because our bodies have gotten smaller or perhaps because a slightly smaller brain may not use as much energy. Humans are still evolving. For example, because they have a largely vegetarian diet like their ancestors did, many people who live in the city of Pune, India, have a mutation that helps them more efficiently process omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Vegetarians can have trouble getting enough of those nutrients, which are important for having a healthy brain. Humans in the future Nobody knows where human evolution will lead. All organisms, including humans, adapt to their environments. And those environments can change sometimes in entirely unpredictable ways. It may disappoint you to hear that people arent likely to evolve superpowers like those in the X-Men movies or characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, at least for the most part. However, there is one Marvel character humans have evolved to be like: Iron Man. Like Iron Man, humans are smart enough to invent things that can make some of us live longer or have more fun, whether its a device that keeps an ailing heart beating or an airplane that makes it possible to fly without wings. Its unlikely that humans will ever evolve laser beam eyes or wings out of our backs like the X-Men characters Cyclops and Archangel. But other abilities that humans have evolved over millions of years of evolution allow us to do many of those same things, through innovation. Hello, curious kids! Ask an adult to send your question to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live. And since curiosity has no age limit adults, let us know what youre wondering, too. We wont be able to answer every question, but we will do our best. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/how-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-156715. | Evolution occurs when the proportion of certain traits changes over multiple generations. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/How-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-16077195.php | 0.18878 |
How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more? | (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Evan Simons, University at Buffalo (THE CONVERSATION) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Anya T., 13, Brookline, Massachusetts Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments, and we still have many of those traits today. Two of the most important and consequential traits are walking on two legs and having a large brain. Im a scholar of human evolution. I study how evolution works, including how it has changed the shape of the bones in the skull and ankle of humans and other primates. What evolution is People pass traits to their children through genes. We can have different versions of the same genes called alleles and evolution occurs when the proportion of these alleles in the population changes over multiple generations. Alleles in a population often help certain individuals survive in their own environment. This means that evolution isnt about becoming the fastest, or the strongest, or the smartest, because it all depends on the environment. Early ancestors of humans evolved to walk upright on two legs around 6 million years ago. Scientists are still trying to figure out why our ancestors started walking on two legs. Today, the most common hypothesis is that walking on two legs probably helped our ancestors to move between forest patches that were shrinking due to a changing climate. Relative to the size of our bodies, humans have the largest brains on the planet. Elephants have bigger brains, but their bodies are even bigger than ours. Without big brains we wouldnt be able to innovate, such as by creating an alphabet, sending machines to Mars or creating vaccines that protect us against measles and other dangerous diseases. Our big brains make it possible to share information culturally through books, storytelling or even movies, rather than only passing our genes to the next generation. Our ancestors brains got bigger over the course of human evolution until about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago when modern humans, known as Homo sapiens, showed up. After that, human brains actually started to get a bit smaller, possibly because our bodies have gotten smaller or perhaps because a slightly smaller brain may not use as much energy. Humans are still evolving. For example, because they have a largely vegetarian diet like their ancestors did, many people who live in the city of Pune, India, have a mutation that helps them more efficiently process omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Vegetarians can have trouble getting enough of those nutrients, which are important for having a healthy brain. Humans in the future Nobody knows where human evolution will lead. All organisms, including humans, adapt to their environments. And those environments can change sometimes in entirely unpredictable ways. It may disappoint you to hear that people arent likely to evolve superpowers like those in the X-Men movies or characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, at least for the most part. However, there is one Marvel character humans have evolved to be like: Iron Man. Like Iron Man, humans are smart enough to invent things that can make some of us live longer or have more fun, whether its a device that keeps an ailing heart beating or an airplane that makes it possible to fly without wings. Its unlikely that humans will ever evolve laser beam eyes or wings out of our backs like the X-Men characters Cyclops and Archangel. But other abilities that humans have evolved over millions of years of evolution allow us to do many of those same things, through innovation. Hello, curious kids! Ask an adult to send your question to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live. And since curiosity has no age limit adults, let us know what youre wondering, too. We wont be able to answer every question, but we will do our best. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/how-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-156715. | Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Two of the most important and consequential traits are walking on two legs and having a large brain. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/How-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-16077195.php | 0.197279 |
How did humans evolve, and will they evolve more? | (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Evan Simons, University at Buffalo (THE CONVERSATION) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Anya T., 13, Brookline, Massachusetts Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. Our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments, and we still have many of those traits today. Two of the most important and consequential traits are walking on two legs and having a large brain. Im a scholar of human evolution. I study how evolution works, including how it has changed the shape of the bones in the skull and ankle of humans and other primates. What evolution is People pass traits to their children through genes. We can have different versions of the same genes called alleles and evolution occurs when the proportion of these alleles in the population changes over multiple generations. Alleles in a population often help certain individuals survive in their own environment. This means that evolution isnt about becoming the fastest, or the strongest, or the smartest, because it all depends on the environment. Early ancestors of humans evolved to walk upright on two legs around 6 million years ago. Scientists are still trying to figure out why our ancestors started walking on two legs. Today, the most common hypothesis is that walking on two legs probably helped our ancestors to move between forest patches that were shrinking due to a changing climate. Relative to the size of our bodies, humans have the largest brains on the planet. Elephants have bigger brains, but their bodies are even bigger than ours. Without big brains we wouldnt be able to innovate, such as by creating an alphabet, sending machines to Mars or creating vaccines that protect us against measles and other dangerous diseases. Our big brains make it possible to share information culturally through books, storytelling or even movies, rather than only passing our genes to the next generation. Our ancestors brains got bigger over the course of human evolution until about 200,000 to 300,000 years ago when modern humans, known as Homo sapiens, showed up. After that, human brains actually started to get a bit smaller, possibly because our bodies have gotten smaller or perhaps because a slightly smaller brain may not use as much energy. Humans are still evolving. For example, because they have a largely vegetarian diet like their ancestors did, many people who live in the city of Pune, India, have a mutation that helps them more efficiently process omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Vegetarians can have trouble getting enough of those nutrients, which are important for having a healthy brain. Humans in the future Nobody knows where human evolution will lead. All organisms, including humans, adapt to their environments. And those environments can change sometimes in entirely unpredictable ways. It may disappoint you to hear that people arent likely to evolve superpowers like those in the X-Men movies or characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, at least for the most part. However, there is one Marvel character humans have evolved to be like: Iron Man. Like Iron Man, humans are smart enough to invent things that can make some of us live longer or have more fun, whether its a device that keeps an ailing heart beating or an airplane that makes it possible to fly without wings. Its unlikely that humans will ever evolve laser beam eyes or wings out of our backs like the X-Men characters Cyclops and Archangel. But other abilities that humans have evolved over millions of years of evolution allow us to do many of those same things, through innovation. Hello, curious kids! Ask an adult to send your question to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live. And since curiosity has no age limit adults, let us know what youre wondering, too. We wont be able to answer every question, but we will do our best. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/how-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-156715. | Evan Simons: Everything that is alive today has evolved, including human beings. He says our ancestors evolved many traits that helped them survive in their environments. Two of the most important and consequential traits are walking on two legs and having a large brain, he says. | bart | 2 | https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/How-did-humans-evolve-and-will-they-evolve-more-16077195.php | 0.273321 |
Is the economy really coming back? | Presented by Walmart Editors Note: Weekly Shift is a weekly version of POLITICO Pros daily Employment & Immigration policy newsletter, Morning Shift. POLITICO Pro is a policy intelligence platform that combines the news you need with tools you can use to take action on the days biggest stories. Act on the news with POLITICO Pro. Quick Fix Vice President Kamala Harris is set to travel to Oakland, Calif. today to discuss small business and to boost the sprawling $2 trillion infrastructure proposal President Joe Biden released last week. A key arm of Bidens overall post-Covid agenda, the plan promises to put millions back to work and to serve as, in his words, the largest American jobs investment since World War Two. Recent indicators suggest the job market is already starting to heal, our Megan Cassella writes. The Friday jobs report showed that more than 916,000 Americans returned to work in March (about 300,000 more than expected) and the unemployment rate dropped to 6 percent. Thats just the latest in a series of recent reports showing a resurgent economy, with consumer confidence jumping to levels not seen since the start of the pandemic and manufacturing activity surging to its highest peak in nearly four decades, she writes. Thats welcome news for many Americans. But it could make Bidens infrastructure package harder to sell to the GOP and centrist Democrats, who are wary of more spending after shelling out $1.9 trillion in relief money just last month, Megan points out particularly if the economy looks poised to get there on its own. CONCERNS ABOUT JOB QUALITY: Some unions and Republicans have also argued that the presidents proposal could ultimately cost U.S. workers a lot of jobs in the long run. Bidens plan would create millions of jobs by calling for the construction of vast numbers of solar, wind and battery projects, among others. But those construction gigs would be temporary and require workers to move around. And once the projects are complete, they would need few workers to maintain them. From our perspective, if the jobs aren't there when the mine closes, this plan fails," said Phil Smith, a spokesperson for the United Mine Workers of America. "There's a very large disconnect between what the aspirations are here and what's going to end up actually happening on the ground. LABOR PROVISIONS: Bidens plan seeks to assuage such concerns by using tax credits to encourage companies to keep labor standards high and to move more manufacturing to the U.S. He also called on lawmakers to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R. 842 (117), which would broadly expand workers ability to form unions. Your Shift author expects that many of the pro-labor policies tucked into the infrastructure package will cause fireworks in Congress. Theyre a no-go with the business lobby and Republicans, who say they restrict workers free choice when it comes to union membership and are harmful to companies. Already, Republicans are slamming the proposal as a new Green New Deal and pushing for something narrower. a narrower, bipartisan bill. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss. ), for instance, said on "Meet the Press" that he supports infrastructure improvement but added: "I don't want to do it by raising taxes and cutting jobs for Americans." More on that from our David Cohen. NOT EVERYONES A CRITIC: Some labor economists say that because the investments would be spread out over eight years, the interruption to workers wouldnt be as abrupt as some fear. Many unions also fervently back the plan particularly those poised to build out a decarbonized energy grid and the Biden administration has promised organized labor a seat at the negotiating table. MORE: Bidens latest stimulus plan: Reducing inequality, from our Victoria Guida AND: With stimulus cash and jobs spike, U.S. emerges as main engine for global economic recovery, from The Washington Post GOOD MORNING. Its Monday, April 5, and this is Morning Shift, your tipsheet on employment and immigration news. Send tips, exclusives and suggestions to [email protected] and [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter at @Eleanor_Mueller and @RebeccaARainey. A message from Walmart: When you buy a plant at Walmart, Walmart buys more plants from U.S. businesses like Metrolina Greenhouses. That means Metrolina can hire more employees, supporting communities in North Carolina. Walmart just announced a $350 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing that will support more than 750,000 new American jobs. Learn more about Walmarts commitment to American jobs and communities. DRIVING THE WEEK BIDEN CHANGES MESSAGING ON IMMIGRATION: Biden is racing to unite Democrats behind a new message on immigration policy and why the current situation is decades in the making, our Laura Barrn-Lpez, Sarah Ferris and Christopher Cadelago report. The pivot from the administration is a tacit acknowledgment that their initial posture in which they downplayed the problem and steadfastly refused to call it a crisis wasnt working, our trio writes. BY THE NUMBERS: The number of unaccompanied children arriving at the border hit a monthly high in March, exceeding the last record-high in May of 2019. Immigration reform is still poised to go nowhere on Capitol Hill. Some border Democrats say they appreciate Bidens efforts to address the long-term root causes of the migrant surge, Laura, Sarah and Christopher write. But they argue that the administration needs a plan to address the immediate influx of migrants now, too. RELATED: Deportations and Arrests of Immigrants in the U.S. Illegally Fall Sharply Under Biden, from The Wall Street Journal AMAZON UNION VOTE UPDATE: Officials from the NLRB and the union expect to begin publicly counting votes this week in the union election at an Amazon fulfillment center in Bessemer, Ala. The public portion of the tally consists of physically counting the yes and no votes by hand, one by one, an NLRB official explained via email. Your Shift team will be keeping a close eye on the formal count. AMAZON APOLOGIZES OVER PEEING IN BOTTLES SPAT: Amazon issued an apology on Friday to Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., after mocking his claim that the companys drivers are sometimes forced to urinate in bottles during delivery rounds as a result of the demands of the job, Emma Newburger reports for CNBC. We know that drivers can and do have trouble finding restrooms because of traffic or sometimes rural routes, and this has been especially the case during Covid when many public restrooms have been closed, the company wrote on its corporate website. THE TWEET: Paying workers $15/hr doesn't make you a progressive workplace when you union-bust & make workers urinate in water bottles, Pocan wrote. Amazon said it would like to solve the problem, although it added that bathroom accessibility is a long-standing, industry-wide issue and is not specific to Amazon. In the Workplace BIG COMPANIES FACED $0 TAX BILL: Fifty-five major U.S. corporations, including Nike, FedEx and Duke Energy, paid no federal income taxes last year even though they recorded billions in profits, our Aaron Lorenzo reports. The report, authored by the left-leaning Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, said the companies would have paid $8.5 billion in federal income taxes at the current 21 percent corporate tax rate, which Biden wants to raise to 28 percent. Bidens first budget request outlining agency spending targets for the upcoming fiscal year is coming soon, according to officials, despite the expectation that it would land last week, our Caitlin Emma reports. What to expect: As part of the request, the White House plans to release a breakdown of proposed funding levels for each federal agency, while outlining certain investments in areas like clean energy, education, public health and elevating historically disadvantaged communities, Caitlin writes. OMB is expected to unveil a more complete budget later this spring. Enforcement OFFICERS ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTS DURING TRAFFICKING STINGS: In their efforts to rein in illicit massage businesses across the country, police sometimes rely on sting operations in which undercover officers engage in sex acts with spa workers, according to an investigation by Douglas MacMillan and Abha Bhattarai at the Washington Post. While such tactics are generally permitted by law, policymakers are beginning to propose new limits on physical contact by police, which they say serves to dehumanize and potentially traumatize the very women the raids are purportedly meant to help. The spa owners and operators targeted by law enforcement, experts said, often go unpunished. It is unclear exactly how often police engage in sex acts during these operations because no organization tracks them, they write. Professional groups estimate there are more than 150,000 massage businesses in the U.S. But the size of the illicit massage industry is difficult to measure and a matter of debate between anti-trafficking groups, who say there are 9,000 to 11,000 of those businesses in the United States, and advocates for sex workers, who contend those estimates are far too high. In the States CALIFORNIA TEACHERS DEMAND CHILD CARE: After disagreeing over efforts to reopen area schools for a year, members of United Teachers Los Angeles want extra support for their own children, our Mackenzie Mays reports. Specifically, the union wants the Los Angeles Unified School District to allow educators with young children to keep working from home until the district can provide them with subsidized child care and a proper child care program. The demand is salt in the wound for parents who struggled with distance learning at home amid intense reopening negotiations, Mackenzie writes. A message from Walmart: Over the next decade, Walmarts $350 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing has the potential to: Support more than 750,000 new American jobs. Avoid more than 100M metric tons of CO2 emissions by working with suppliers to shift to U.S. manufacturing. Advance the growth of U.S.-based suppliers. Provide opportunities for more than 9,000 entrepreneurs to become Walmart suppliers and sellers through Walmarts annual Open Call. What We're Reading Minority Entrepreneurs Struggled to Get Small-Business Relief Loans, from The New York Times HP, Dow, Under Armour among nearly 200 companies speaking out against voting law changes in Texas, other states, from The Washington Post Britain brokers labor pacts with US states as it waits on trade deal, from POLITICO MLKs radical vision was rooted in a long history of Black unionism, from The Washington Post Democrats warn of dire consequences if Trade Adjustment Assistance lapses, from POLITICO Labor Sec. Marty Walsh says he and the President are committed to raising the minimum wage, from MSNBC U.S. must confront Covid spike, noted epidemiologist warns, from POLITICO THATS ALL FOR MORNING SHIFT! Follow us on Twitter Eleanor Mueller @eleanor_mueller Rebecca Rainey @rebeccaarainey | Recent indicators suggest the economy is already starting to heal, our Megan Cassella writes. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift/2021/04/05/is-the-economy-really-coming-back-794466 | 0.10261 |
What kind of quarterback does San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan really want? | Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles during the 2021 National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, January 11, 2021. adiaz@miamiherald.com Perhaps the most important question for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers No. 3 pick in the NFL draft comes down to what he wants in a quarterback. Specifically, Shanahan has admitted to planning for Kirk Cousins to be his long-term signal-caller when he was making over San Franciscos roster in 2017. That played a role in the 49ers passing over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in Shanahans first draft. Signing Cousins in free agency the following offseason never happened because Jimmy Garoppolo was unexpectedly made available at the trade deadline and then signed to a five-year contract months later. I do think theres more (athletic) options coming into the league, but if you cant sit in that pocket and play the position, eventually its not going to matter. So, they both go hand in hand, Shanahan said March 29. Yet, because Shanahan was after Cousins, many talent evaluators in the league and media have assumed thats his preferred style of quarterback, given the success he had with other immobile players like Matt Schaub and 2016 league MVP Matt Ryan. Shanahan pushed back on that idea. I think Kirk does a good job for whatever team he plays for every year, Shanahan said. Theres a number of quarterbacks like that, but thats the only one Ive been associated with because people thought I was trying to bring him here, which I was at the time. Its not because thats how you draw it up. If youre going to draw it up, youre going to draw the biggest, fastest, strongest and best quarterback in the pocket. Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, who remains close with Shanahans father, Mike, believes its more likely Kyle Shanahan prefers to tailor his offense around a talented quarterback rather than find a quarterback just to run an ironclad system. Young noted processing, which some believe Jones is best at among the top quarterbacks in the draft, is just part of the equation, leaving a chance Shanahan could coach up a quarterback to process in the pocket and take advantage of athletic traits. Its a good player! A great player! Young said on KNBRs Tolbert, Kreuger and Brooks Show last week pushing back on the idea he only wants a player like Cousins. Dont kid yourself. Because he had Matt Ryan and now Jimmy, not the most mobile guys in the world, theyre fine, then thats his system. No! Kyle, he wants a processor. But dont get me somebody that cant process. I want that. But if you give me someone who can also move, Kyle would love that. Do not think that hes moving away from someone that can move around and (be) dynamic, thats the furthest from his thinking. As long as he could do the work from the pocket, give me someone that can move around too, Im just more dangerous. I know his dad feels that way from my experience together. Mike loved that I could move around and used every inch of that. Kyle Shanahan has generally preferred a quarterback that could move out of the pocket in play-action passes and naked bootlegs, even if those players werent threats to run for first downs, like Cousins, Ryan and Garoppolo. But he also had one of his best seasons as an offensive coordinator in 2012 with Washington, working with offensive rookie of the year Robert Griffin III, who had 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions with 815 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. Maybe not Mac Jones Regarding Jones, theres evidence to suggest he might not be the Cousins-type of player based on what he did at Alabama. Touchdown Wires Doug Farrar recently took a look at how often Jones was used in such instances, and the numbers indicate he might not fit with Shanahan as easily as many expect. Last season, Cousins ranked fourth in the NFL with 62 dropbacks in boot-action with 61 attempts, completing 38 passes for 472 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, Farrar wrote. In 2020, Mac Jones ranked 23rd in the NCAA with 23 boot-action dropbacks, completing 10 of 17 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. ... Im just saying that the 49ers didnt move up to the third overall pick to take a guy who doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. And a quarterback who implodes the second he leaves the pocket doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. That would seem to leave Fields and Lance as the more likely possibilities for Shanahan at No. 3. Particularly since hes watched Mahomes beat his team in a Super Bowl on a play well outside of structure (ahem, third-and-15). Shanahan was also flummoxed by Buffalos Josh Allen last December, who destroyed the 49ers defense from in and out of the pocket. Allen completed 32 of 40 for 375 yards and four touchdowns. His team allowed the third- and second-most rushing yards to quarterbacks over the last two seasons, respectively, while struggling to contain players like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray. All day long Ill take that. You can support our work, and vote for more of it, with a $30 Sports Pass. Thats an annual cost, not a monthly subscription. Sign up now to make your voice heard. | Kyle Shanahan has said he wants a quarterback who can move around. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article250426211.html | 0.262472 |
What kind of quarterback does San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan really want? | Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles during the 2021 National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, January 11, 2021. adiaz@miamiherald.com Perhaps the most important question for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers No. 3 pick in the NFL draft comes down to what he wants in a quarterback. Specifically, Shanahan has admitted to planning for Kirk Cousins to be his long-term signal-caller when he was making over San Franciscos roster in 2017. That played a role in the 49ers passing over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in Shanahans first draft. Signing Cousins in free agency the following offseason never happened because Jimmy Garoppolo was unexpectedly made available at the trade deadline and then signed to a five-year contract months later. I do think theres more (athletic) options coming into the league, but if you cant sit in that pocket and play the position, eventually its not going to matter. So, they both go hand in hand, Shanahan said March 29. Yet, because Shanahan was after Cousins, many talent evaluators in the league and media have assumed thats his preferred style of quarterback, given the success he had with other immobile players like Matt Schaub and 2016 league MVP Matt Ryan. Shanahan pushed back on that idea. I think Kirk does a good job for whatever team he plays for every year, Shanahan said. Theres a number of quarterbacks like that, but thats the only one Ive been associated with because people thought I was trying to bring him here, which I was at the time. Its not because thats how you draw it up. If youre going to draw it up, youre going to draw the biggest, fastest, strongest and best quarterback in the pocket. Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, who remains close with Shanahans father, Mike, believes its more likely Kyle Shanahan prefers to tailor his offense around a talented quarterback rather than find a quarterback just to run an ironclad system. Young noted processing, which some believe Jones is best at among the top quarterbacks in the draft, is just part of the equation, leaving a chance Shanahan could coach up a quarterback to process in the pocket and take advantage of athletic traits. Its a good player! A great player! Young said on KNBRs Tolbert, Kreuger and Brooks Show last week pushing back on the idea he only wants a player like Cousins. Dont kid yourself. Because he had Matt Ryan and now Jimmy, not the most mobile guys in the world, theyre fine, then thats his system. No! Kyle, he wants a processor. But dont get me somebody that cant process. I want that. But if you give me someone who can also move, Kyle would love that. Do not think that hes moving away from someone that can move around and (be) dynamic, thats the furthest from his thinking. As long as he could do the work from the pocket, give me someone that can move around too, Im just more dangerous. I know his dad feels that way from my experience together. Mike loved that I could move around and used every inch of that. Kyle Shanahan has generally preferred a quarterback that could move out of the pocket in play-action passes and naked bootlegs, even if those players werent threats to run for first downs, like Cousins, Ryan and Garoppolo. But he also had one of his best seasons as an offensive coordinator in 2012 with Washington, working with offensive rookie of the year Robert Griffin III, who had 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions with 815 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. Maybe not Mac Jones Regarding Jones, theres evidence to suggest he might not be the Cousins-type of player based on what he did at Alabama. Touchdown Wires Doug Farrar recently took a look at how often Jones was used in such instances, and the numbers indicate he might not fit with Shanahan as easily as many expect. Last season, Cousins ranked fourth in the NFL with 62 dropbacks in boot-action with 61 attempts, completing 38 passes for 472 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, Farrar wrote. In 2020, Mac Jones ranked 23rd in the NCAA with 23 boot-action dropbacks, completing 10 of 17 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. ... Im just saying that the 49ers didnt move up to the third overall pick to take a guy who doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. And a quarterback who implodes the second he leaves the pocket doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. That would seem to leave Fields and Lance as the more likely possibilities for Shanahan at No. 3. Particularly since hes watched Mahomes beat his team in a Super Bowl on a play well outside of structure (ahem, third-and-15). Shanahan was also flummoxed by Buffalos Josh Allen last December, who destroyed the 49ers defense from in and out of the pocket. Allen completed 32 of 40 for 375 yards and four touchdowns. His team allowed the third- and second-most rushing yards to quarterbacks over the last two seasons, respectively, while struggling to contain players like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray. All day long Ill take that. You can support our work, and vote for more of it, with a $30 Sports Pass. Thats an annual cost, not a monthly subscription. Sign up now to make your voice heard. | Kyle Shanahan has said he wants a quarterback who can move around in the pocket. The 49ers have the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft. Shanahan has had success with immobile quarterbacks like Matt Schaub and Matt Ryan. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article250426211.html | 0.475021 |
What kind of quarterback does San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan really want? | Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles during the 2021 National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Monday, January 11, 2021. adiaz@miamiherald.com Perhaps the most important question for Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers No. 3 pick in the NFL draft comes down to what he wants in a quarterback. Specifically, Shanahan has admitted to planning for Kirk Cousins to be his long-term signal-caller when he was making over San Franciscos roster in 2017. That played a role in the 49ers passing over Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson in Shanahans first draft. Signing Cousins in free agency the following offseason never happened because Jimmy Garoppolo was unexpectedly made available at the trade deadline and then signed to a five-year contract months later. I do think theres more (athletic) options coming into the league, but if you cant sit in that pocket and play the position, eventually its not going to matter. So, they both go hand in hand, Shanahan said March 29. Yet, because Shanahan was after Cousins, many talent evaluators in the league and media have assumed thats his preferred style of quarterback, given the success he had with other immobile players like Matt Schaub and 2016 league MVP Matt Ryan. Shanahan pushed back on that idea. I think Kirk does a good job for whatever team he plays for every year, Shanahan said. Theres a number of quarterbacks like that, but thats the only one Ive been associated with because people thought I was trying to bring him here, which I was at the time. Its not because thats how you draw it up. If youre going to draw it up, youre going to draw the biggest, fastest, strongest and best quarterback in the pocket. Former 49ers quarterback Steve Young, who remains close with Shanahans father, Mike, believes its more likely Kyle Shanahan prefers to tailor his offense around a talented quarterback rather than find a quarterback just to run an ironclad system. Young noted processing, which some believe Jones is best at among the top quarterbacks in the draft, is just part of the equation, leaving a chance Shanahan could coach up a quarterback to process in the pocket and take advantage of athletic traits. Its a good player! A great player! Young said on KNBRs Tolbert, Kreuger and Brooks Show last week pushing back on the idea he only wants a player like Cousins. Dont kid yourself. Because he had Matt Ryan and now Jimmy, not the most mobile guys in the world, theyre fine, then thats his system. No! Kyle, he wants a processor. But dont get me somebody that cant process. I want that. But if you give me someone who can also move, Kyle would love that. Do not think that hes moving away from someone that can move around and (be) dynamic, thats the furthest from his thinking. As long as he could do the work from the pocket, give me someone that can move around too, Im just more dangerous. I know his dad feels that way from my experience together. Mike loved that I could move around and used every inch of that. Kyle Shanahan has generally preferred a quarterback that could move out of the pocket in play-action passes and naked bootlegs, even if those players werent threats to run for first downs, like Cousins, Ryan and Garoppolo. But he also had one of his best seasons as an offensive coordinator in 2012 with Washington, working with offensive rookie of the year Robert Griffin III, who had 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, five interceptions with 815 rushing yards and seven scores on the ground. Maybe not Mac Jones Regarding Jones, theres evidence to suggest he might not be the Cousins-type of player based on what he did at Alabama. Touchdown Wires Doug Farrar recently took a look at how often Jones was used in such instances, and the numbers indicate he might not fit with Shanahan as easily as many expect. Last season, Cousins ranked fourth in the NFL with 62 dropbacks in boot-action with 61 attempts, completing 38 passes for 472 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, Farrar wrote. In 2020, Mac Jones ranked 23rd in the NCAA with 23 boot-action dropbacks, completing 10 of 17 passes for 123 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. ... Im just saying that the 49ers didnt move up to the third overall pick to take a guy who doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. And a quarterback who implodes the second he leaves the pocket doesnt fit what their offensive play-designer wants to do. That would seem to leave Fields and Lance as the more likely possibilities for Shanahan at No. 3. Particularly since hes watched Mahomes beat his team in a Super Bowl on a play well outside of structure (ahem, third-and-15). Shanahan was also flummoxed by Buffalos Josh Allen last December, who destroyed the 49ers defense from in and out of the pocket. Allen completed 32 of 40 for 375 yards and four touchdowns. His team allowed the third- and second-most rushing yards to quarterbacks over the last two seasons, respectively, while struggling to contain players like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray. All day long Ill take that. You can support our work, and vote for more of it, with a $30 Sports Pass. Thats an annual cost, not a monthly subscription. Sign up now to make your voice heard. | Kyle Shanahan has said he wants a quarterback who can move around in the pocket. The 49ers have the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft. Shanahan has had success with immobile players like Matt Schaub and 2016 league MVP Matt Ryan, but Steve Young says that's not his style. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article250426211.html | 0.516502 |
Will Gaetz's GOP critics drop their anonymity and call for his ouster? | As the scandal surrounding Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) continues to intensify, there are a corresponding number of reports about the inevitability of his ouster. The Hill published this report late Friday: A defiant Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) says he has no plans to resign from Congress amid a federal investigation into whether he paid women and a 17-year-old girl for sexual favors. Yet behind the scenes, a growing number of Gaetz's Republican colleagues are predicting his days on Capitol Hill are growing short. "In reality, yes, he won't last long," one member told The Hill on Friday. To be sure, there's been plenty of speculation along these lines in recent days. The Hill also noted last week, for example, that "a number of Republicans" were privately welcoming and expecting Gaetz's political demise. Business Insider had a related report quoting a GOP congressional aide saying Republican leaders, eager to be rid of the grandstander, "will likely watch him completely implode in a matter of days without having to do a thing." At face value, the assessment seem obvious. Gaetz found it easy to persevere after his DUI controversy, but his ongoing scandal is vastly more serious. Common sense -- and basic human decency -- suggests the Florida Republican's days on Capitol Hill are numbered. But each of these reports about Gaetz's future has something in common: the articles quote Republicans who did not want to be named on the record. These GOP insiders are willing to take rhetorical shots at their flailing colleague, but only if granted anonymity to speak freely. In other words, Gaetz is a scandal-plagued mess, but we're not yet at the stage at which Republicans are willing to call him out publicly. Maybe these GOP officials are afraid of Donald Trump -- Gaetz is one of the former president's most flamboyant and sycophantic allies -- or perhaps they're afraid of conservative media and the party's far-right base. Whatever the explanation, it's been six days since the New York Times first reported that the Justice Department is investigating Gaetz over allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a minor, possibly violating federal sex trafficking laws in the process, and the grand total of congressional Republicans publicly calling for his ouster is still zero. Rep. David Valadeo (R-Calif.) received a campaign contribution from Gaetz, and last week the Californian donated the money to an organization that supports victims of domestic abuse. But to date, that's the only real action we've seen from GOP lawmakers distancing themselves from the Floridian. | Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is being investigated over allegations he had a sexual relationship with a minor. A growing number of GOP colleagues are predicting Gaetz's days on Capitol Hill are growing short. But so far, there have been no public calls for his ouster. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/will-gaetz-s-gop-critics-drop-their-anonymity-call-his-n1263034 | 0.271268 |
How will Covid restrictions be changing in England from 12 April? | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions being eased from 12 April. So far, step 1 of the proposed roadmap has been completed: on 8 March, pupils and college students returned to the classroom, and care home residents were allowed to receive one regular, named visitor; then on 29 March, outdoor gatherings of up two six people, or two households, were allowed, outdoor sports continued, and the official stay at home advice came to an end. There is a minimum of five weeks between each stage, with four weeks to collect and assess data and then a week for people and businesses to prepare for the next step. All the changes will deployed through England with no return to regional tiers. However, there may be localised efforts if a new variant of the virus is detected, for example additional testing. End of step 1 9 April Everyone in England will be entitled to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. This includes even those who do not have symptoms. The lateral flow tests will be available for home use or at test centres, workplaces and schools. Results take as little as 30 minutes. Step 2 12 April Most of the high street is set to reopen on this date, including non-essential retail stores, community centres, libraries, hairdressers and nail salons. Gyms and other indoor leisure facilities are also to reopen, as well as outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Campsites, holiday lets and other forms of self-contained accommodation are due to reopen, so long as indoor facilities are not shared with other households. Pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen to serve people outdoors, and customers will not have to order a substantial meal in order to have an alcoholic drink. Parent and child groups (not counting children under five) can resume indoors. The number of guests allowed at a wedding will be able to increase to 15. Funerals will continue with the current number of guests limited to 30. Care home residents will be allowed to have two regular visitors indoors. International holidays are still illegal, and social distancing rules still apply. 16 April A pilot for Covid-safe live events in England will begin, with an aim of showing how large events can take place without a requirement for social distancing. Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool is one of the events that will take place as part of the trial on 16 April. Other events that will take place as part of the scheme include the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on 18 April, and the FA Cup final on 15 May. There has been some confusion as to whether so-called Covid certifications would be trialled at these events, with venues involved pushing back against a government press release suggesting this was the case. Step 3 No earlier than 17 May Up to 30 people from different households will be able to gather outdoors. For indoor gatherings, however, the rule of six, or two households, will still apply. Indoor hospitality will reopen, as well as indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, hotels, childrens play areas and indoor group sports and exercise classes. The limit on guests attending weddings, receptions and wakes will increase to 30. The government has also said it will update advice on social distancing between friends and families no later than step 3. This will also be the earliest date at which international holidays may be able to resume, subject to a government review. Step 4 No earlier than 21 June All legal limits on mixing will be removed and the last sectors to remain closed, such as nightclubs, will reopen. Large events can take place. To be announced Wider rollout of Covid certification scheme | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions. From 12 April, everyone in England will be entitled to take a free test. | pegasus | 0 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/how-will-covid-restrictions-be-changing-england-12-april-roadmap | 0.173901 |
How will Covid restrictions be changing in England from 12 April? | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions being eased from 12 April. So far, step 1 of the proposed roadmap has been completed: on 8 March, pupils and college students returned to the classroom, and care home residents were allowed to receive one regular, named visitor; then on 29 March, outdoor gatherings of up two six people, or two households, were allowed, outdoor sports continued, and the official stay at home advice came to an end. There is a minimum of five weeks between each stage, with four weeks to collect and assess data and then a week for people and businesses to prepare for the next step. All the changes will deployed through England with no return to regional tiers. However, there may be localised efforts if a new variant of the virus is detected, for example additional testing. End of step 1 9 April Everyone in England will be entitled to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. This includes even those who do not have symptoms. The lateral flow tests will be available for home use or at test centres, workplaces and schools. Results take as little as 30 minutes. Step 2 12 April Most of the high street is set to reopen on this date, including non-essential retail stores, community centres, libraries, hairdressers and nail salons. Gyms and other indoor leisure facilities are also to reopen, as well as outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Campsites, holiday lets and other forms of self-contained accommodation are due to reopen, so long as indoor facilities are not shared with other households. Pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen to serve people outdoors, and customers will not have to order a substantial meal in order to have an alcoholic drink. Parent and child groups (not counting children under five) can resume indoors. The number of guests allowed at a wedding will be able to increase to 15. Funerals will continue with the current number of guests limited to 30. Care home residents will be allowed to have two regular visitors indoors. International holidays are still illegal, and social distancing rules still apply. 16 April A pilot for Covid-safe live events in England will begin, with an aim of showing how large events can take place without a requirement for social distancing. Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool is one of the events that will take place as part of the trial on 16 April. Other events that will take place as part of the scheme include the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on 18 April, and the FA Cup final on 15 May. There has been some confusion as to whether so-called Covid certifications would be trialled at these events, with venues involved pushing back against a government press release suggesting this was the case. Step 3 No earlier than 17 May Up to 30 people from different households will be able to gather outdoors. For indoor gatherings, however, the rule of six, or two households, will still apply. Indoor hospitality will reopen, as well as indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, hotels, childrens play areas and indoor group sports and exercise classes. The limit on guests attending weddings, receptions and wakes will increase to 30. The government has also said it will update advice on social distancing between friends and families no later than step 3. This will also be the earliest date at which international holidays may be able to resume, subject to a government review. Step 4 No earlier than 21 June All legal limits on mixing will be removed and the last sectors to remain closed, such as nightclubs, will reopen. Large events can take place. To be announced Wider rollout of Covid certification scheme | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions being eased. From 12 April everyone in England will be entitled to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/how-will-covid-restrictions-be-changing-england-12-april-roadmap | 0.296817 |
How will Covid restrictions be changing in England from 12 April? | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions being eased from 12 April. So far, step 1 of the proposed roadmap has been completed: on 8 March, pupils and college students returned to the classroom, and care home residents were allowed to receive one regular, named visitor; then on 29 March, outdoor gatherings of up two six people, or two households, were allowed, outdoor sports continued, and the official stay at home advice came to an end. There is a minimum of five weeks between each stage, with four weeks to collect and assess data and then a week for people and businesses to prepare for the next step. All the changes will deployed through England with no return to regional tiers. However, there may be localised efforts if a new variant of the virus is detected, for example additional testing. End of step 1 9 April Everyone in England will be entitled to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. This includes even those who do not have symptoms. The lateral flow tests will be available for home use or at test centres, workplaces and schools. Results take as little as 30 minutes. Step 2 12 April Most of the high street is set to reopen on this date, including non-essential retail stores, community centres, libraries, hairdressers and nail salons. Gyms and other indoor leisure facilities are also to reopen, as well as outdoor attractions including zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Campsites, holiday lets and other forms of self-contained accommodation are due to reopen, so long as indoor facilities are not shared with other households. Pubs and restaurants will be able to reopen to serve people outdoors, and customers will not have to order a substantial meal in order to have an alcoholic drink. Parent and child groups (not counting children under five) can resume indoors. The number of guests allowed at a wedding will be able to increase to 15. Funerals will continue with the current number of guests limited to 30. Care home residents will be allowed to have two regular visitors indoors. International holidays are still illegal, and social distancing rules still apply. 16 April A pilot for Covid-safe live events in England will begin, with an aim of showing how large events can take place without a requirement for social distancing. Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool is one of the events that will take place as part of the trial on 16 April. Other events that will take place as part of the scheme include the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on 18 April, and the FA Cup final on 15 May. There has been some confusion as to whether so-called Covid certifications would be trialled at these events, with venues involved pushing back against a government press release suggesting this was the case. Step 3 No earlier than 17 May Up to 30 people from different households will be able to gather outdoors. For indoor gatherings, however, the rule of six, or two households, will still apply. Indoor hospitality will reopen, as well as indoor entertainment venues such as cinemas, hotels, childrens play areas and indoor group sports and exercise classes. The limit on guests attending weddings, receptions and wakes will increase to 30. The government has also said it will update advice on social distancing between friends and families no later than step 3. This will also be the earliest date at which international holidays may be able to resume, subject to a government review. Step 4 No earlier than 21 June All legal limits on mixing will be removed and the last sectors to remain closed, such as nightclubs, will reopen. Large events can take place. To be announced Wider rollout of Covid certification scheme | England is gearing up for the next stage of coronavirus restrictions being eased. From 12 April everyone in England will be entitled to take a free rapid coronavirus test twice a week. A pilot for Covid-safe live events in England will begin on 16 April. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/how-will-covid-restrictions-be-changing-england-12-april-roadmap | 0.495318 |
Could Justin Fields 'Controversy' Cause QB Fall To Washington Football Team? | ASHBURN, Va. -- There's always one player that creates a field of controversy in the NFL Draft. In this case -- it's "Fields'' -- as in Justin Fields. He didn't do anything wrong. But in the lead-up to the draft, and the constant focus on the quarterbacks ... ESPN's Dan Orlovsky started a firestorm last week. One, I have heard that he is a last-guy-in, first-guy-out type of quarterback, Orlovsky said. Like, not the maniacal work ethic. Ive even heard it compared to Justin Herbert, where it was like, dude, when Justin Herbert showed up, he was like a psychopath when it came to working and get ready for the draft. Or even at school, like, Give me more, I want to work nonstop. And Ive heard that there are issues with Justin Fields work ethic. And to be great, you gotta be willing to find the things that you are not good at and just freaking grind on them. Needless to say - Orlovsky got slammed, including by his ESPN teammate and former Ohio State QB, Kirk Herbstreit. We're not here to judge one way or the other. A fall to No. We say highly unlikely. Then again, nobody thought another Ohio State QB, Dwayne Haskins, would fall to No. 15 at this point a few years ago. Let's start with this: From a Washington perspective, if somehow Fields is still there at No. 19 - they almost have no choice but to take him. There's probably a 5-percent-or-less chance of that happening, so the better question might be this: If Fields is somehow there at No. Probably a bundle. We would suggest not doing that because of the likely cost and some of Fields' inconsistency during a strange season at Ohio State. He was either en fuego or he struggled in some big spots (Alabama, Indiana, Northwestern). Our view is not based on what Orlovsky mentioned - it's just the reality. There should be questions. It's natural to have pause, as any team should, about handing the franchise keys to Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and even Trevor Lawrence. READ MORE: Samuel Addition Ripped! Washington has a higher priority of needs after locking up Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke to new contracts this offseason but if Fields is somehow there at the WFT spot -- nobody could blame them for taking a chance on another Buckeye. As long, that is, that Orlovsky is wrong about his charges against Fields ... meaning that Fields will turn out to be a better prospect than Orlovsky is as a serious analyst. | ESPN's Dan Orlovsky said there are issues with Justin Fields' work ethic. If Fields falls to Washington at No. 19 - they almost have no choice but to take him. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.si.com/nfl/washingtonfootball/news/could-justin-fields-controversy-cause-ohio-state-qb-to-fall-to-washington-football-team-in-nfl-draft | 0.19017 |
Could Justin Fields 'Controversy' Cause QB Fall To Washington Football Team? | ASHBURN, Va. -- There's always one player that creates a field of controversy in the NFL Draft. In this case -- it's "Fields'' -- as in Justin Fields. He didn't do anything wrong. But in the lead-up to the draft, and the constant focus on the quarterbacks ... ESPN's Dan Orlovsky started a firestorm last week. One, I have heard that he is a last-guy-in, first-guy-out type of quarterback, Orlovsky said. Like, not the maniacal work ethic. Ive even heard it compared to Justin Herbert, where it was like, dude, when Justin Herbert showed up, he was like a psychopath when it came to working and get ready for the draft. Or even at school, like, Give me more, I want to work nonstop. And Ive heard that there are issues with Justin Fields work ethic. And to be great, you gotta be willing to find the things that you are not good at and just freaking grind on them. Needless to say - Orlovsky got slammed, including by his ESPN teammate and former Ohio State QB, Kirk Herbstreit. We're not here to judge one way or the other. A fall to No. We say highly unlikely. Then again, nobody thought another Ohio State QB, Dwayne Haskins, would fall to No. 15 at this point a few years ago. Let's start with this: From a Washington perspective, if somehow Fields is still there at No. 19 - they almost have no choice but to take him. There's probably a 5-percent-or-less chance of that happening, so the better question might be this: If Fields is somehow there at No. Probably a bundle. We would suggest not doing that because of the likely cost and some of Fields' inconsistency during a strange season at Ohio State. He was either en fuego or he struggled in some big spots (Alabama, Indiana, Northwestern). Our view is not based on what Orlovsky mentioned - it's just the reality. There should be questions. It's natural to have pause, as any team should, about handing the franchise keys to Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Mac Jones and even Trevor Lawrence. READ MORE: Samuel Addition Ripped! Washington has a higher priority of needs after locking up Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kyle Allen and Taylor Heinicke to new contracts this offseason but if Fields is somehow there at the WFT spot -- nobody could blame them for taking a chance on another Buckeye. As long, that is, that Orlovsky is wrong about his charges against Fields ... meaning that Fields will turn out to be a better prospect than Orlovsky is as a serious analyst. | ESPN's Dan Orlovsky made some controversial comments about Ohio State's Justin Fields. Fields is expected to be a top-five pick in the NFL Draft. The Washington Redskins have the 19th overall pick. Fields is a better prospect than Orlovsky is as a serious analyst. | pegasus | 2 | https://www.si.com/nfl/washingtonfootball/news/could-justin-fields-controversy-cause-ohio-state-qb-to-fall-to-washington-football-team-in-nfl-draft | 0.233403 |
Should the Carolina Panthers Consider Drafting Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond? | The NFL has been a free agency frenzy this offseason as teams have desperately been trying to fill in the gaps from last season. In addition to this, everyone is patiently waiting for the draft. Most mock drafts have had the Carolina Panthers taking one of the top caliber QBs as the 8th pick in the first round, which is something most fans would likely agree with following Teddy Bridgewater's struggles last season. Many of the experts making the mock drafts have had the internet buzzing about predicting the Panthers trading up and taking either Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, or Zach Wilson. While Fields, Lance, Jones, or Wilson would be an improvement for the team, there is an alternative in case the Panthers can't lock one down in the first round. If the Panthers don't draft a QB in the first round, the team could always use more talent on the offensive line, defensive line, or corner; which isn't an awful idea considering former first-round talent OL Jordan Gross (2003) and current Panther Taylor Moton turned out to have solid careers in Carolina. Drafting OL talent is invaluable and can be just as critical of a move as drafting a QB or WR in the first round. The Panthers would be wise to pick up Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond on day two of the draft. Per PFF.com, Mond is ranked in the top 10 best QBs in the upcoming 2021 draft. The 6'3'' 217-pound QB had a solid 2020 season with: 2,282 yards (Tied 24th) 19 touchdowns (Tied 20th) 3 interceptions (Tied 21st) 63.3% completion percentage Overall QB rating of 146.9 Mond has a strong and accurate arm, he can maneuver out of a collapsing pocket and can find ways to make clutch plays in the final minutes of a game. He also likes to spread out passes across the WR corps, which is a valuable attribute for any team. Michael Renner, a sports writer for PFF.com, mentioned an interesting point, that as a starter Mond hasn't had NFL-caliber WRs to throw to. If so imagine what he could do with speed demons D.J Moore, Robby Anderson, and new addition (TE) Dan Arnold. | Mock drafts have the Panthers taking a QB with the 8th pick in the first round. Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond is ranked in the top 10 best QBs in the upcoming 2021 draft. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/carolina-panthers-football-kellen-mond | 0.128815 |
Should the Carolina Panthers Consider Drafting Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond? | The NFL has been a free agency frenzy this offseason as teams have desperately been trying to fill in the gaps from last season. In addition to this, everyone is patiently waiting for the draft. Most mock drafts have had the Carolina Panthers taking one of the top caliber QBs as the 8th pick in the first round, which is something most fans would likely agree with following Teddy Bridgewater's struggles last season. Many of the experts making the mock drafts have had the internet buzzing about predicting the Panthers trading up and taking either Justin Fields, Trey Lance, Mac Jones, or Zach Wilson. While Fields, Lance, Jones, or Wilson would be an improvement for the team, there is an alternative in case the Panthers can't lock one down in the first round. If the Panthers don't draft a QB in the first round, the team could always use more talent on the offensive line, defensive line, or corner; which isn't an awful idea considering former first-round talent OL Jordan Gross (2003) and current Panther Taylor Moton turned out to have solid careers in Carolina. Drafting OL talent is invaluable and can be just as critical of a move as drafting a QB or WR in the first round. The Panthers would be wise to pick up Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond on day two of the draft. Per PFF.com, Mond is ranked in the top 10 best QBs in the upcoming 2021 draft. The 6'3'' 217-pound QB had a solid 2020 season with: 2,282 yards (Tied 24th) 19 touchdowns (Tied 20th) 3 interceptions (Tied 21st) 63.3% completion percentage Overall QB rating of 146.9 Mond has a strong and accurate arm, he can maneuver out of a collapsing pocket and can find ways to make clutch plays in the final minutes of a game. He also likes to spread out passes across the WR corps, which is a valuable attribute for any team. Michael Renner, a sports writer for PFF.com, mentioned an interesting point, that as a starter Mond hasn't had NFL-caliber WRs to throw to. If so imagine what he could do with speed demons D.J Moore, Robby Anderson, and new addition (TE) Dan Arnold. | Most mock drafts have the Carolina Panthers taking a QB in the first round. The team could always use more talent on the offensive line, defensive line, or corner. The Panthers would be wise to pick up Texas A&M QB Kellen Mond on day two of the draft. Mond is ranked in the top 10 best QBs in the upcoming 2021 draft. | bart | 2 | https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/news/carolina-panthers-football-kellen-mond | 0.548666 |
What if Gonzagas Jalen Suggs wouldve committed to Ohio State football as a quarterback? | COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Just like the rest of us, Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day sat in his house in awe at what Jalen Suggs did Saturday night to lead Gonzaga to the national championship game. He watched as the freshman made every significant play in the second half of one of the most memorable Final Four games in NCAA Tournament history. Whether it was blocking a shot attempt from UCLAs Cody Riley, following it up with a full-court bounce pass for a score or providing the ultimate punctuation with a game-winning buzzer-beater from just inside halfcourt, he watched all of it. But there had to be a little piece of Day that thought just for a second, that kid was almost my quarterback. Unbelievable. What a game and what a shot. Im really happy for him, Day said. (I) spent a lot of time recruiting Jalen. Suggs was a two-sport athlete at Minnehaha Academy in Minnesota, excelling on the court and the field. As a basketball player, he was a five-star recruit rated as the No. 11 player and No. 2 combo guard. As a football player, he was a three-star recruit rated as the No. 384 player and No. 15 dual-threat quarterback. If you watch his highlights, that rating doesnt do his talent justice, but it doesnt make much sense to rank a player any higher if he doesnt plan on staying with the sport. His talent is why he was one of 10 quarterbacks in the 2020 class to earn an OSU offer, which came the spring following his sophomore season. That May 2018 offer made him the fourth quarterback in the class to earn one after current Buckeye Jack Miller, Texas Hudson Card and Tennessees Harris Bailey. His recruitment even went as far as having him on campus. He came to our camp, Day said. (I) had a conversation with him, his family and friends saying Ill do the best I can to get a great evaluation of how we project him out in football and as a quarterback. I thought he was really athletic and told his family that I thought he could be a really good quarterback. But if hes as good as they say he is in basketball, that probably would be his best avenue to take. That avenue is why hes considered a top 10 NBA Draft pick on almost every mock draft you can find. Its also why hes averaged 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists for an undefeated Gonzaga program thats spent the entire season as the No. 1 team in the country. Hell try to help the Zags become the first team since Indiana in 1976 to be an undefeated national champion when they face Baylor tonight. Glad to see it all worked out for him, Day said. Hes a great young man. - Get Ohio State Sugar Boowl champs & CFP gear: Check out shirts, hats and more merchandise commemorating Ohio States Sugar Bowl win over Clemson, as well as gear on the Buckeyes advancing to the College Football Playoff national championship game. Day on criticisms of Justin Fields: His work ethic was off the charts Walter Nolen, No. 2 player in 2022, lists OSU in top eight Watch QBs C.J. Buckeye Bits The recruiting battle for 4-star Justin Medlock | Gonzaga's Jalen Suggs was a two-sport athlete at Minnehaha Academy in Minnesota. Ohio State football coach Ryan Day spent a lot of time recruiting him as a quarterback. He was one of 10 quarterbacks in the 2020 class to earn an OSU offer. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2021/04/what-if-gonzagas-jalen-suggs-wouldve-committed-to-ohio-state-football-as-a-quarterback.html | 0.104275 |
Can Bostons new All Inclusive tourism campaign help change its racist image? | On Monday, the city rolled out its first-ever campaign to market Boston not events that happen here such as the Marathon, or places to visit like the Freedom Trail or Faneuil Hall but the actual city itself, and the people who live and work here. The stars of the $2 million marketing effort built around the clever tagline All Inclusive are Black, Latino, and Asian-American Bostonians, from restaurateurs to shop owners, who celebrate the citys majority-minority status in a minute-and-half video, as well as on billboards. Advertisement Porsha Olayiwola, a Black woman who is Bostons poet laureate, serves as the videos narrator. Boston, its the city you know its the city of history and the city of champions, but we are also a city of people, she says. This is a city where new voices are emerging, determined to work harder, dream bigger, and become stronger. Its an unmistakable effort to dismantle a perception of the city as a haven for sports-loving, beer-drinking white bros, a notion which came up in the research to develop the campaign. A 2017 Globe Spotlight series on race reached similar conclusions: 54 percent of Black people surveyed for the report found Boston the least welcoming to people of color, the highest percentage compared with other major cities. Or you can just watch Saturday Night Live, which likes to remind us over and over how Bostons racism is rampant and unrelenting. At any other time, the campaign might feel like a gimmick. But it launches at a conspicuous moment, just weeks after Kim Janey shattered the concrete ceiling of City Hall as the first woman and first Black Bostonian to serve as mayor after Marty Walsh departed to join the Biden administration as labor secretary. Advertisement Her ascension from City Council President to acting mayor became national news. Now, All Inclusive arrives as if to put an exclamation point on the citys new narrative of transformation and equitable recovery in which Janey has been calling a new day in Boston. When Janey previewed the tourism video, she choked up, recalled Colette Phillips, who won the contract to design the campaign along with Proverb Agency and the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau. It was the first time in her 55 years she had seen a campaign that felt like this was her city, said Phillips, who runs a Boston public relations and marketing firm. We knew we had a great campaign. Its timing may seem impeccable, but the marketing effort has long been in the works. Walsh, the umpteenth Irish-American mayor of Boston, set the campaign in motion last fall when he earmarked money out of the citys federal COVID-19 relief funds. Within the administration, John Barros, the citys economic chief at the time and now mayoral candidate, has been among its biggest champions. The campaign is groundbreaking for another reason: It is the biggest contract awarded to a woman of color by the city. The marketing push in a midst of a pandemic initially drew some criticism, but its debut always been dependent on COVID-19 cases. It was decided that April, with spring in the air and a vaccine rollout underway, would be a good time. Advertisement Kate Davis, director of the mayors office of tourism, sports, and entertainment, said the city from the get-go wanted a campaign that appealed to a diverse mix of tourists, but also would help businesses and workers most hurt by the pandemic. It was all about equitable recovery. That was our no. 1 goal, said Davis. It was the restaurant workers, it was the tourism industry. They employ a diverse workforce in the city. The campaign features the breadth of diverse businesses run by people of color, including 50Kitchen in Dorchester, El Oriental de Cuba in Jamaica Plain, Tawakal Halal Cafe in East Boston, TrillFit in Mission Hill, Urban Grape in the South End, and Flour Bakery + Cafe. The vision behind the campaign comes from a partnership with two Black-owned marketing agencies (Phillips and Daren Bascome, the founder of Proverb Agency), and the Boston visitors bureau. As part of developing the campaign, the visitors bureau conducted focus groups on the citys brand, which found Boston is still perceived as being racist, along with being male-dominated and arrogant. Martha Sheridan, chief executive of the visitors bureau, said she was stunned by the results given how much things have changed here. We have allowed other people to tell our story for too long, said Sheridan. Bascomes firm took that research and designed a campaign he described as female forward from the tone down to the color schematic of muted orange, pink, and yellow. He also said he wanted to show, not just tell the story of a new Boston by featuring entrepreneurs of color in the marketing. Advertisement Advertising and branding is about inventing the future, said Bascome. We wanted to raise the bar and borders not what just happens between Fenway Park and the Freedom Trail. As a Chinese-American who has worked in Boston for nearly two decades, the campaign reflects the city I have come to know: one that is changing and for the better. Our diversity isnt always front and center, but now it finally is. Thats how Kristen Ransom felt, who was among a myriad of entrepreneurs of color brought in as vendors to work on the campaign. Ransom, CEO and cofounder of Include Web Design and Development in Nubian Square, created the campaigns website, AllInclusiveBoston.com, a firm that focuses on telling inclusive and empowering stories. The racist history and prevalence of racism in Boston often overshadows the amazing contributions that diverse communities have had, said Ransom, who is Black. This campaign acknowledges that people of color have been an integral part of Bostons evolution, she added. It was an honor being able to tell that part of the story. Shirley Leung is a Business columnist. She can be reached at shirley.leung@globe.com. | The city rolled out its first-ever tourism campaign, "All Inclusive" The campaign celebrates Boston's majority-minority status. It's an unmistakable effort to dismantle a perception of the city as a haven for sports-loving, beer-drinking white bros. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/05/business/can-bostons-new-all-inclusive-tourism-campaign-help-change-citys-racist-image/ | 0.164842 |
Is the Second Dose Bad? If I Feel OK, Is It Working? Can I Take Tylenol? | Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And every new jab prompts new questions about what to expect after vaccination. Last week I asked readers to send me their questions about vaccinations. Here are some answers. Q: I have heard the COVID vaccine side effects, especially after the second dose, can be really bad. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times A: Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches and fever are more common after the second dose of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna vaccines, which each require two shots. (The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires only a single shot.) Patients who experience unpleasant side effects after the second dose often describe feeling as if they have a bad flu and use phrases like it flattened me or I was useless for two days. During vaccine studies, patients were advised to schedule a few days off work after the second dose just in case they needed to spend a day or two in bed. Data collected from v-safe, the app everyone is encouraged to use to track side effects after vaccination, also show an increase in reported side effects after the second dose. For instance, about 29% of people reported fatigue after the first Pfizer-BioNTech shot, but that jumped to 50% after the second dose. Muscle pain rose from 17% after the first shot to 42% after the second. While only about 7% of people got chills and fever after the first dose, that increased to about 26% after the second dose. The New York Times interviewed several dozen of the newly vaccinated in the days afterward. They recounted a wide spectrum of responses, from no reaction at all to symptoms like uncontrolled shivering and brain fog. While these experiences are not pleasant, they are a sign that your own immune system is mounting a potent response to the vaccine. Story continues A: An analysis from the first 13.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given to Americans found that side effects were more common in women. And while severe reactions to the COVID vaccine are rare, nearly all the cases of anaphylaxis, or life-threatening allergic reactions, occurred in women. The finding that women are more likely to report and experience unpleasant side effects to the COVID vaccine is consistent with other vaccines as well. Women and girls can produce up to twice as many antibodies after receiving flu shots and vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis A and B. One study found that over nearly three decades, women accounted for 80% of all adult anaphylactic reactions to vaccines. While it is true that women may be more likely to report side effects than men, the higher rate of side effects in women also has a biological explanation. Estrogen can stimulate an immune response, whereas testosterone can blunt it. In addition, many immune-related genes are on the X chromosome, of which women have two copies and men have only one. These differences may help explain why far more women than men are afflicted with autoimmune disease, which occurs when a robust immune response attacks the bodys healthy tissue. Q: I did not have any side effects. A: Side effects get all the attention, but if you look at the data from vaccine clinical trials and the real world, you will see that many people do not experience any side effects beyond a sore arm. In the Pfizer vaccine trials, about 1 out of 4 patients reported no side effects. In the Moderna trials, 57% of patients (64 or younger) reported side effects after the first dose that jumped to 82% after the second dose, which means almost 1 in 5 patients reported no reaction after the second shot. A lack of side effects does not mean the vaccine is not working, said Dr. Paul Offit, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Food and Drug Administrations vaccine advisory panel. Offit noted that during the vaccine trials, a significant number of people did not report side effects, and yet the trials showed that about 95% of people were protected. That proves you dont have to have side effects in order to be protected, he said. Nobody really knows why some people have a lot of side effects and others have none. We do know that younger people mount stronger immune responses to vaccines than older people, whose immune systems get weaker with age. Women typically have stronger immune responses than men. But again, these differences do not mean that you are not protected if you do not feel much after getting the shot. Scientists still are not sure how effective the vaccines are in people whose immune systems may be weakened from certain medical conditions, such as cancer treatments or HIV infection or because they are taking immune-suppressing drugs. But most experts believe the vaccines still offer these patients some protection against COVID-19. The bottom line is that even though individual immune responses can vary, the data collected so far show that all three vaccines approved in the United States Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are effective against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Q: I took Tylenol before I had my COVID vaccine shots and had very little reaction to the shots. A: You should not try to stave off discomfort by taking a pain reliever before getting the shot. The concern is that premedicating with a pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), which can prevent side effects like arm soreness as well as fever or headache, might also blunt your bodys immune response. While it is possible that taking a pain reliever before your shots might have dampened your bodys immune response, vaccine experts say you should not worry, and you should not try to get a new round of replacement shots. Studies of other vaccines suggest that while premedicating can dull the bodys immune response to a vaccine, your immune system can still mount a strong enough defense to fight infection. A review of studies of more than 5,000 children compared antibody levels in children who took pain relievers before and after vaccinations and those who did not. They found that pain relievers did not have a meaningful impact on immune response and that children in both groups generated adequate levels of antibodies after their shots. The high efficacy of all the COVID vaccines suggests that even if taking Tylenol before the shot did blunt your bodys immune response, there is some wiggle room, and you are likely still well protected against COVID-19. You should feel reassured that youll have enough of an immune response that youll will be protected, especially for vaccines that are this good, said Offit. A: Its OK to treat side effects with a pain reliever, said Offit, but if you do not really need one, dont take it. While most experts agree it is safe to take a pain reliever to relieve discomfort after you get vaccinated, they advise against taking it after the shot as a preventive or if your symptoms are manageable without it. The concern with taking an unnecessary pain reliever is that it could blunt some of the effects of the vaccine. (In terms of the vaccine, there is no meaningful difference if you choose acetaminophen or ibuprofen.) During the Moderna trial, about 26% of people took acetaminophen to relieve side effects, and the overall efficacy of the vaccine still was 94%. A: Research and anecdotal reports suggest that people with a previously diagnosed COVID-19 infection may have a stronger reaction and more side effects after their first dose of vaccine compared to those who were never infected with the virus. A strong reaction to your first dose of vaccine also might be a sign that you were previously infected, even if you were not aware of it. If you previously tested positive for COVID-19 or had a positive antibody blood test, be prepared for a stronger reaction to your first dose, and consider scheduling a few days off work just in case. Not only will it be more comfortable to stay home and recover in bed; the vaccine side effects can resemble the symptoms of COVID-19, and your co-workers will not want to be near you anyway. Q: I had COVID-19 already. A: Studies suggest that one dose might be adequate for people who have a previously confirmed case of COVID-19, but so far the medical guidelines have not changed. If you have received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, you should plan to get your second dose even if you have had COVID-19. Skipping your second dose could create problems if your employer or an airline asks to see proof of vaccination in the future. If you live in an area where the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available, then you can be fully vaccinated after just one dose. A: The vaccines appear to be effective against a new variant that originated in Britain and is quickly becoming dominant in the United States. But some variants of the coronavirus, particularly one first identified in South Africa and one in Brazil, appear to be more adept at dodging antibodies in vaccinated people. While that sounds worrisome, there is reason to be hopeful. Vaccinated people exposed to a more resistant variant still appear to be protected against serious illness. And scientists have a clear enough understanding of the variants that they already are working on developing booster shots that will target the variants. The variants identified in South Africa and Brazil are not yet widespread in the United States. People who are vaccinated should still wear masks in public and comply with public health guidelines, but you should not live in fear of variants, said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. If youre vaccinated, you should feel pretty confident about how protected you are, said Hotez. Its unlikely youll ever go to a hospital or an ICU with COVID-19. In time youre going to see a recommendation for a booster. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. 2021 The New York Times Company | Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches and fever are more common after the second dose. | bart | 1 | https://news.yahoo.com/second-dose-bad-feel-ok-151202698.html | 0.178672 |
Is the Second Dose Bad? If I Feel OK, Is It Working? Can I Take Tylenol? | Every day nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And every new jab prompts new questions about what to expect after vaccination. Last week I asked readers to send me their questions about vaccinations. Here are some answers. Q: I have heard the COVID vaccine side effects, especially after the second dose, can be really bad. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times A: Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches and fever are more common after the second dose of both the Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna vaccines, which each require two shots. (The Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires only a single shot.) Patients who experience unpleasant side effects after the second dose often describe feeling as if they have a bad flu and use phrases like it flattened me or I was useless for two days. During vaccine studies, patients were advised to schedule a few days off work after the second dose just in case they needed to spend a day or two in bed. Data collected from v-safe, the app everyone is encouraged to use to track side effects after vaccination, also show an increase in reported side effects after the second dose. For instance, about 29% of people reported fatigue after the first Pfizer-BioNTech shot, but that jumped to 50% after the second dose. Muscle pain rose from 17% after the first shot to 42% after the second. While only about 7% of people got chills and fever after the first dose, that increased to about 26% after the second dose. The New York Times interviewed several dozen of the newly vaccinated in the days afterward. They recounted a wide spectrum of responses, from no reaction at all to symptoms like uncontrolled shivering and brain fog. While these experiences are not pleasant, they are a sign that your own immune system is mounting a potent response to the vaccine. Story continues A: An analysis from the first 13.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses given to Americans found that side effects were more common in women. And while severe reactions to the COVID vaccine are rare, nearly all the cases of anaphylaxis, or life-threatening allergic reactions, occurred in women. The finding that women are more likely to report and experience unpleasant side effects to the COVID vaccine is consistent with other vaccines as well. Women and girls can produce up to twice as many antibodies after receiving flu shots and vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and hepatitis A and B. One study found that over nearly three decades, women accounted for 80% of all adult anaphylactic reactions to vaccines. While it is true that women may be more likely to report side effects than men, the higher rate of side effects in women also has a biological explanation. Estrogen can stimulate an immune response, whereas testosterone can blunt it. In addition, many immune-related genes are on the X chromosome, of which women have two copies and men have only one. These differences may help explain why far more women than men are afflicted with autoimmune disease, which occurs when a robust immune response attacks the bodys healthy tissue. Q: I did not have any side effects. A: Side effects get all the attention, but if you look at the data from vaccine clinical trials and the real world, you will see that many people do not experience any side effects beyond a sore arm. In the Pfizer vaccine trials, about 1 out of 4 patients reported no side effects. In the Moderna trials, 57% of patients (64 or younger) reported side effects after the first dose that jumped to 82% after the second dose, which means almost 1 in 5 patients reported no reaction after the second shot. A lack of side effects does not mean the vaccine is not working, said Dr. Paul Offit, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the Food and Drug Administrations vaccine advisory panel. Offit noted that during the vaccine trials, a significant number of people did not report side effects, and yet the trials showed that about 95% of people were protected. That proves you dont have to have side effects in order to be protected, he said. Nobody really knows why some people have a lot of side effects and others have none. We do know that younger people mount stronger immune responses to vaccines than older people, whose immune systems get weaker with age. Women typically have stronger immune responses than men. But again, these differences do not mean that you are not protected if you do not feel much after getting the shot. Scientists still are not sure how effective the vaccines are in people whose immune systems may be weakened from certain medical conditions, such as cancer treatments or HIV infection or because they are taking immune-suppressing drugs. But most experts believe the vaccines still offer these patients some protection against COVID-19. The bottom line is that even though individual immune responses can vary, the data collected so far show that all three vaccines approved in the United States Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are effective against severe illness and death from COVID-19. Q: I took Tylenol before I had my COVID vaccine shots and had very little reaction to the shots. A: You should not try to stave off discomfort by taking a pain reliever before getting the shot. The concern is that premedicating with a pain reliever like acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), which can prevent side effects like arm soreness as well as fever or headache, might also blunt your bodys immune response. While it is possible that taking a pain reliever before your shots might have dampened your bodys immune response, vaccine experts say you should not worry, and you should not try to get a new round of replacement shots. Studies of other vaccines suggest that while premedicating can dull the bodys immune response to a vaccine, your immune system can still mount a strong enough defense to fight infection. A review of studies of more than 5,000 children compared antibody levels in children who took pain relievers before and after vaccinations and those who did not. They found that pain relievers did not have a meaningful impact on immune response and that children in both groups generated adequate levels of antibodies after their shots. The high efficacy of all the COVID vaccines suggests that even if taking Tylenol before the shot did blunt your bodys immune response, there is some wiggle room, and you are likely still well protected against COVID-19. You should feel reassured that youll have enough of an immune response that youll will be protected, especially for vaccines that are this good, said Offit. A: Its OK to treat side effects with a pain reliever, said Offit, but if you do not really need one, dont take it. While most experts agree it is safe to take a pain reliever to relieve discomfort after you get vaccinated, they advise against taking it after the shot as a preventive or if your symptoms are manageable without it. The concern with taking an unnecessary pain reliever is that it could blunt some of the effects of the vaccine. (In terms of the vaccine, there is no meaningful difference if you choose acetaminophen or ibuprofen.) During the Moderna trial, about 26% of people took acetaminophen to relieve side effects, and the overall efficacy of the vaccine still was 94%. A: Research and anecdotal reports suggest that people with a previously diagnosed COVID-19 infection may have a stronger reaction and more side effects after their first dose of vaccine compared to those who were never infected with the virus. A strong reaction to your first dose of vaccine also might be a sign that you were previously infected, even if you were not aware of it. If you previously tested positive for COVID-19 or had a positive antibody blood test, be prepared for a stronger reaction to your first dose, and consider scheduling a few days off work just in case. Not only will it be more comfortable to stay home and recover in bed; the vaccine side effects can resemble the symptoms of COVID-19, and your co-workers will not want to be near you anyway. Q: I had COVID-19 already. A: Studies suggest that one dose might be adequate for people who have a previously confirmed case of COVID-19, but so far the medical guidelines have not changed. If you have received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, you should plan to get your second dose even if you have had COVID-19. Skipping your second dose could create problems if your employer or an airline asks to see proof of vaccination in the future. If you live in an area where the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is available, then you can be fully vaccinated after just one dose. A: The vaccines appear to be effective against a new variant that originated in Britain and is quickly becoming dominant in the United States. But some variants of the coronavirus, particularly one first identified in South Africa and one in Brazil, appear to be more adept at dodging antibodies in vaccinated people. While that sounds worrisome, there is reason to be hopeful. Vaccinated people exposed to a more resistant variant still appear to be protected against serious illness. And scientists have a clear enough understanding of the variants that they already are working on developing booster shots that will target the variants. The variants identified in South Africa and Brazil are not yet widespread in the United States. People who are vaccinated should still wear masks in public and comply with public health guidelines, but you should not live in fear of variants, said Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. If youre vaccinated, you should feel pretty confident about how protected you are, said Hotez. Its unlikely youll ever go to a hospital or an ICU with COVID-19. In time youre going to see a recommendation for a booster. This article originally appeared in The New York Times. 2021 The New York Times Company | Nearly 3 million people in the United States are getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Short-lived side effects like fatigue, headache, muscle aches and fever are more common after the second dose. While severe reactions to the vaccine are rare, nearly all the cases of anaphylaxis, or life-threatening allergic reactions, occurred in women. | pegasus | 2 | https://news.yahoo.com/second-dose-bad-feel-ok-151202698.html | 0.367125 |
Can Automated Pentesting Fix Cybersecuritys Human Capital Issue? | Founder & CEO of BreachLock Inc., the worlds first AI-powered full stack and SaaS-enabled Penetration Testing as a Service getty Over the past decade, advancements in technology, particularly within the digital space, have permanently transformed when, where and how people interact online. From the growth of mobile applications to software platforms that enable us to better communicate, do business and store and share data, there exists one commonality between industries taking advantage of technology innovation: automation. Within the cybersecurity industry, automation of services such as penetration testing (pentesting) have become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap, which include: Hundreds of thousands of currently vacant jobs in the cybersecurity industry. Filling job roles in cybersecurity takes longer than many other industries. Four out of five millennials report that they had no formal education or explanation of potential cybersecurity careers prior to high school graduation. Successful data breaches doubled between 2019-2020. The volume of data records compromised by those breaches jumped by nearly 150% to roughly 37 billion, a high not seen since the mid-2000s. The pentesting vertical within the cybersecurity industry is an annual multi-billion dollar industry with growth projected to double by 2025. Traditionally, pentesting refers to the process by which human pentesters analyze a software system, identify and assess any vulnerabilities found in the system and catalog or categorize any critical vulnerabilities found in a detailed report to the systems stakeholders. Just as the word describes, automated pentesting utilizes automation to emulate this process via bots that are scripted to scan a system for vulnerabilities, attack those vulnerabilities and autonomously form algorithms to continue the process of vulnerability detection. In this way, automated pentesting tries to act as both a human pentester and a potential malicious hacker when they attack a systems network vulnerabilities. The differences between automated/AI pentesting and human pentesters, however, become more clear the longer we examine each method. Automated Pentesting Versus Human-Based Pentesting When a company is contracted by a set of stakeholders to perform automated pentesting, the company uses an automated AI tool on the stakeholders software system network. When turned on, this AI proceeds to collect information and data on the network over a period of time (usually a few days to a week), which allows it to scout for potential vulnerabilities within the network. After the predetermined time period, the company uninstalls the AI and presents a report of vulnerabilities, leaving the client to enact changes they deem necessary independently. In contrast, when a company is hired to perform manual pentesting, the company will send a team of skilled testers who possess the knowledge and technical expertise to conduct several iterations of a simulated attack. The team runs a number of scans and emulated hacks in an attempt to breach the stakeholders system network and collect data within that particular network. This approach utilizes a variety of tools to emulate breaches and attacks, running multiple programs from one or more pentesters at a time to gather network data, interpret the data into results and pivot methods in real-time to better simulate an attack. After the testing concludes, the team compiles a final report, along with a catalog of vulnerabilities ranked by criticality and recommendations on how the stakeholders should address each one. Pros And Cons of Automated Pentesting Automated pentesting provides stakeholders with a range of benefits, such as offering a sustainable method to marry cloud data and DevOps, but its not without its downsides some of which could prove detrimental to a stakeholders network if not properly assessed through the lens of a cybersecurity professional. Some of the primary benefits of automated pentesting include: Lower costs to stakeholders due to limited human interactions and resources spent. Rapid reporting speeds with variable testing time lengths. It searches for pre-established data and sensitive information. The ability to compile data from the stakeholders entire network. Cons of this testing method include: Its extremely difficult to eliminate 100% of false positives generated in the testing process. The inability to pivot simulated attack methodology from one machine to other avenues of the stakeholders network. It cannot test the security of data at all levels of a complex network and its subnet sectors. Pros And Cons of Manual Pentesting Manual pentesting provides a different set of benefits compared to automated pentesting. One of the strongest is its capacity to cover an entire network system. But, manual pentesting is not a perfect alternative, and it can often cost more than automated/AI pentesting. A few of the most important upsides to manual pentesting include: The ability to test all levels of a networks data security. The ability to pivot simulated attack methodology to emulate a real cyberattack. Offers a detailed, in-depth approach and review of each exploit. The capability to eliminate false positives by putting a technical expert pentester behind the screen. Cons can include: A full test cycle usually takes longer to conduct. A lack of standardization due to the highly human-dependent approach (pentest results completely depend on who is testing). Higher up-front costs to stakeholders. The scope of testing can be limited, depending on the scope of testing provided/requested by stakeholders. These two separate methods can work together in the form of pentesting as a service, which enables stakeholders to contract pentesters who utilize both human capital and automated machine learning/AI to perform pentesting at the rate of automated testing with the scope that human pentesters are able to handle. When choosing what form of pentesting to use in your organization, these pros and cons will be key to consider. Every organization is different, and you may find that one service works better for your company than another. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. | Automated pentesting has become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap. | bart | 0 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/04/05/can-automated-pentesting-fix-cybersecuritys-human-capital-issue/ | 0.186183 |
Can Automated Pentesting Fix Cybersecuritys Human Capital Issue? | Founder & CEO of BreachLock Inc., the worlds first AI-powered full stack and SaaS-enabled Penetration Testing as a Service getty Over the past decade, advancements in technology, particularly within the digital space, have permanently transformed when, where and how people interact online. From the growth of mobile applications to software platforms that enable us to better communicate, do business and store and share data, there exists one commonality between industries taking advantage of technology innovation: automation. Within the cybersecurity industry, automation of services such as penetration testing (pentesting) have become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap, which include: Hundreds of thousands of currently vacant jobs in the cybersecurity industry. Filling job roles in cybersecurity takes longer than many other industries. Four out of five millennials report that they had no formal education or explanation of potential cybersecurity careers prior to high school graduation. Successful data breaches doubled between 2019-2020. The volume of data records compromised by those breaches jumped by nearly 150% to roughly 37 billion, a high not seen since the mid-2000s. The pentesting vertical within the cybersecurity industry is an annual multi-billion dollar industry with growth projected to double by 2025. Traditionally, pentesting refers to the process by which human pentesters analyze a software system, identify and assess any vulnerabilities found in the system and catalog or categorize any critical vulnerabilities found in a detailed report to the systems stakeholders. Just as the word describes, automated pentesting utilizes automation to emulate this process via bots that are scripted to scan a system for vulnerabilities, attack those vulnerabilities and autonomously form algorithms to continue the process of vulnerability detection. In this way, automated pentesting tries to act as both a human pentester and a potential malicious hacker when they attack a systems network vulnerabilities. The differences between automated/AI pentesting and human pentesters, however, become more clear the longer we examine each method. Automated Pentesting Versus Human-Based Pentesting When a company is contracted by a set of stakeholders to perform automated pentesting, the company uses an automated AI tool on the stakeholders software system network. When turned on, this AI proceeds to collect information and data on the network over a period of time (usually a few days to a week), which allows it to scout for potential vulnerabilities within the network. After the predetermined time period, the company uninstalls the AI and presents a report of vulnerabilities, leaving the client to enact changes they deem necessary independently. In contrast, when a company is hired to perform manual pentesting, the company will send a team of skilled testers who possess the knowledge and technical expertise to conduct several iterations of a simulated attack. The team runs a number of scans and emulated hacks in an attempt to breach the stakeholders system network and collect data within that particular network. This approach utilizes a variety of tools to emulate breaches and attacks, running multiple programs from one or more pentesters at a time to gather network data, interpret the data into results and pivot methods in real-time to better simulate an attack. After the testing concludes, the team compiles a final report, along with a catalog of vulnerabilities ranked by criticality and recommendations on how the stakeholders should address each one. Pros And Cons of Automated Pentesting Automated pentesting provides stakeholders with a range of benefits, such as offering a sustainable method to marry cloud data and DevOps, but its not without its downsides some of which could prove detrimental to a stakeholders network if not properly assessed through the lens of a cybersecurity professional. Some of the primary benefits of automated pentesting include: Lower costs to stakeholders due to limited human interactions and resources spent. Rapid reporting speeds with variable testing time lengths. It searches for pre-established data and sensitive information. The ability to compile data from the stakeholders entire network. Cons of this testing method include: Its extremely difficult to eliminate 100% of false positives generated in the testing process. The inability to pivot simulated attack methodology from one machine to other avenues of the stakeholders network. It cannot test the security of data at all levels of a complex network and its subnet sectors. Pros And Cons of Manual Pentesting Manual pentesting provides a different set of benefits compared to automated pentesting. One of the strongest is its capacity to cover an entire network system. But, manual pentesting is not a perfect alternative, and it can often cost more than automated/AI pentesting. A few of the most important upsides to manual pentesting include: The ability to test all levels of a networks data security. The ability to pivot simulated attack methodology to emulate a real cyberattack. Offers a detailed, in-depth approach and review of each exploit. The capability to eliminate false positives by putting a technical expert pentester behind the screen. Cons can include: A full test cycle usually takes longer to conduct. A lack of standardization due to the highly human-dependent approach (pentest results completely depend on who is testing). Higher up-front costs to stakeholders. The scope of testing can be limited, depending on the scope of testing provided/requested by stakeholders. These two separate methods can work together in the form of pentesting as a service, which enables stakeholders to contract pentesters who utilize both human capital and automated machine learning/AI to perform pentesting at the rate of automated testing with the scope that human pentesters are able to handle. When choosing what form of pentesting to use in your organization, these pros and cons will be key to consider. Every organization is different, and you may find that one service works better for your company than another. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. | Automated pentesting has become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap. Four out of five millennials report that they had no formal education or explanation of potential cybersecurity careers prior to high school graduation. | bart | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/04/05/can-automated-pentesting-fix-cybersecuritys-human-capital-issue/ | 0.310938 |
Can Automated Pentesting Fix Cybersecuritys Human Capital Issue? | Founder & CEO of BreachLock Inc., the worlds first AI-powered full stack and SaaS-enabled Penetration Testing as a Service getty Over the past decade, advancements in technology, particularly within the digital space, have permanently transformed when, where and how people interact online. From the growth of mobile applications to software platforms that enable us to better communicate, do business and store and share data, there exists one commonality between industries taking advantage of technology innovation: automation. Within the cybersecurity industry, automation of services such as penetration testing (pentesting) have become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap, which include: Hundreds of thousands of currently vacant jobs in the cybersecurity industry. Filling job roles in cybersecurity takes longer than many other industries. Four out of five millennials report that they had no formal education or explanation of potential cybersecurity careers prior to high school graduation. Successful data breaches doubled between 2019-2020. The volume of data records compromised by those breaches jumped by nearly 150% to roughly 37 billion, a high not seen since the mid-2000s. The pentesting vertical within the cybersecurity industry is an annual multi-billion dollar industry with growth projected to double by 2025. Traditionally, pentesting refers to the process by which human pentesters analyze a software system, identify and assess any vulnerabilities found in the system and catalog or categorize any critical vulnerabilities found in a detailed report to the systems stakeholders. Just as the word describes, automated pentesting utilizes automation to emulate this process via bots that are scripted to scan a system for vulnerabilities, attack those vulnerabilities and autonomously form algorithms to continue the process of vulnerability detection. In this way, automated pentesting tries to act as both a human pentester and a potential malicious hacker when they attack a systems network vulnerabilities. The differences between automated/AI pentesting and human pentesters, however, become more clear the longer we examine each method. Automated Pentesting Versus Human-Based Pentesting When a company is contracted by a set of stakeholders to perform automated pentesting, the company uses an automated AI tool on the stakeholders software system network. When turned on, this AI proceeds to collect information and data on the network over a period of time (usually a few days to a week), which allows it to scout for potential vulnerabilities within the network. After the predetermined time period, the company uninstalls the AI and presents a report of vulnerabilities, leaving the client to enact changes they deem necessary independently. In contrast, when a company is hired to perform manual pentesting, the company will send a team of skilled testers who possess the knowledge and technical expertise to conduct several iterations of a simulated attack. The team runs a number of scans and emulated hacks in an attempt to breach the stakeholders system network and collect data within that particular network. This approach utilizes a variety of tools to emulate breaches and attacks, running multiple programs from one or more pentesters at a time to gather network data, interpret the data into results and pivot methods in real-time to better simulate an attack. After the testing concludes, the team compiles a final report, along with a catalog of vulnerabilities ranked by criticality and recommendations on how the stakeholders should address each one. Pros And Cons of Automated Pentesting Automated pentesting provides stakeholders with a range of benefits, such as offering a sustainable method to marry cloud data and DevOps, but its not without its downsides some of which could prove detrimental to a stakeholders network if not properly assessed through the lens of a cybersecurity professional. Some of the primary benefits of automated pentesting include: Lower costs to stakeholders due to limited human interactions and resources spent. Rapid reporting speeds with variable testing time lengths. It searches for pre-established data and sensitive information. The ability to compile data from the stakeholders entire network. Cons of this testing method include: Its extremely difficult to eliminate 100% of false positives generated in the testing process. The inability to pivot simulated attack methodology from one machine to other avenues of the stakeholders network. It cannot test the security of data at all levels of a complex network and its subnet sectors. Pros And Cons of Manual Pentesting Manual pentesting provides a different set of benefits compared to automated pentesting. One of the strongest is its capacity to cover an entire network system. But, manual pentesting is not a perfect alternative, and it can often cost more than automated/AI pentesting. A few of the most important upsides to manual pentesting include: The ability to test all levels of a networks data security. The ability to pivot simulated attack methodology to emulate a real cyberattack. Offers a detailed, in-depth approach and review of each exploit. The capability to eliminate false positives by putting a technical expert pentester behind the screen. Cons can include: A full test cycle usually takes longer to conduct. A lack of standardization due to the highly human-dependent approach (pentest results completely depend on who is testing). Higher up-front costs to stakeholders. The scope of testing can be limited, depending on the scope of testing provided/requested by stakeholders. These two separate methods can work together in the form of pentesting as a service, which enables stakeholders to contract pentesters who utilize both human capital and automated machine learning/AI to perform pentesting at the rate of automated testing with the scope that human pentesters are able to handle. When choosing what form of pentesting to use in your organization, these pros and cons will be key to consider. Every organization is different, and you may find that one service works better for your company than another. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. | Automated pentesting has become widely adopted as a way to mitigate the long-lasting effects of a workforce gap. Four out of five millennials report that they had no formal education or explanation of potential cybersecurity careers prior to high school graduation. Successful data breaches doubled between 2019-2020. | bart | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/04/05/can-automated-pentesting-fix-cybersecuritys-human-capital-issue/ | 0.362705 |
Whats Happening With Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout? | Medical syringes and small figurines of people are seen in front of the Johnson and Johnson logo ... [+] displayed on a screen. On Saturday, March 26, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) began the rollout of its single-dose Covid-19 shot in the U.S. in early March. Here are some of the recent developments relating to the vaccine. While Johnson & Johnson beat its March delivery target for the U.S., providing the government with over 20 million doses, a recent error at the plant of a vaccine manufacturing partner, Emergent BioSolutions, apparently contaminated about 15 million doses of the shot. The problem was identified quickly, and none of the doses left the plant. While we think it is likely that the error could impact near-term supply growth for the shot, J&J says that it is on track to deliver 100 million doses to the U.S. by the end of June, or possibly sooner. Separately, the vaccine received approval from E.U regulators in mid-March and Johnson & Johnson says that it is likely to start delivering doses to the bloc starting from April 19. The E.U has entered into a firm order for 200 million doses of the vaccine, and has an option for 200 million additional doses. The E.Us vaccination drive has been progressing much slower than expected, and it is likely that the J&J shot will help to speed up inoculation efforts considerably. Thus far, less than 4% of the global population ((Bloomberg vaccine tracker)) has been vaccinated for Covid-19 and we think that J&Js shot could play a big role in improving coverage. The shots single dose requirement and the fact that it can be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius should make it much more accessible. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses this year. Although the headline efficacy number for the vaccine (66%) is lower compared to rivals, the shot still provides 100% efficacy against Covid-related hospitalization and death - which is a key endpoint for vaccines. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [3/2/2021] J&Js Vaccine Is Approved Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA late last week, with a rollout expected to begin shortly. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&Js bottom line, as it intends to sell the shot at cost through the pandemic. However, J&Js quick development of a differentiated Covid-19 vaccine should give investors confidence that the company still has the capability to innovate quickly, despite the fact that it isnt really a major vaccine maker. In contrast, even Merck which has a rich history of vaccine development had to abandon its Covid-19 vaccine program last month citing a weak immune response. Separately, the vaccine should help J&J rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. The end of Covid-19 should also bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson & Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rebound. Now J&J has about four million doses of the shot ready to ship this week, with a total of 100 million doses expected to be delivered to the U.S. by the end of June, per a contract with the U.S. government. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses by the end of this year. Although the vaccines efficacy figure of 72% in U.S. clinical trials is behind Pfizer and Moderna who have shots that are around 95% effective, the J&J shot is 100% effective against hospitalization and death. Also, being a single dose shot, governments can vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. Moreover, this is the first vaccine to be reviewed by the FDA after the two new variants of the novel Coronavirus were discovered. [2/19/2021] J&J Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has started to roll-out in South Africa. The shot is being administered as part of a research study that is targeting up to half a million healthcare workers and marks the first time the vaccine is being deployed outside of clinical trials. Earlier this month, South Africa paused the roll-out of AstraZenecas vaccine, which was apparently not effective against the Covid-19 strain dominant in the country. The J&J shot, on the other hand, has shown about 57% efficacy in preventing moderate and severe Covid-19 infections in South African trials. Separately, the U.S. FDA is likely to review the vaccine data on February 26, and its likely that the vaccine will be granted emergency authorization by early March with vaccinations potentially starting shortly after that. J&J has a contract with the U.S. government to supply about 100 million doses by the end of June, although initial supplies are reportedly very limited. J&J is also seeking authorization for its shot from the E.U. The European Medicines Agency, the European drug regulator, is expected to issue an opinion on the shot by mid-March. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [2/1/2021] J&J Vaccines 66% Efficacy Is Better Than It Looks Johnson & Johnson announced that its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine was 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe cases of Covid-19 in its global phase 3 trials. Efficacy varied by region, with the shot proving 72% effective in the U.S., 66% effective in Latin America, and around 57% effective in South Africa. Although the headline efficacy figures put J&J behind both Moderna and Pfizer, which have vaccines that are over 90% effective in the market, J&Js shot remains very promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the shot only requires a single dose and this should greatly reduce logistical costs and help to vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. This is valuable in the midst of a pandemic. Secondly, the shot has shown complete protection against hospitalization and deaths, 28 days post-vaccination. [1] Moreover, the efficacy figures actually compare quite favorably with some other vaccines. For example, the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine posted an efficacy rate of roughly 62% with the standard two-dose regimen that is currently being used in the U.K. In fact, even annual flu vaccines are typically only around 40% to 60% effective. Additionally, J&J started late-stage trials to evaluate a two-dose regimen of its vaccine, with recruitment likely to be completed by this March. Its possible that this dosing could offer better efficacy levels. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/25/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updated Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine is one of the most closely watched shots against the novel coronavirus, given that it is backed by one of the worlds largest pharma companies and is expected to require only a single dose. Heres a quick rundown of the expected timeline for the vaccines launch. Johnson & Johnson is expected to provide data from its phase 3 trial of around 45k participants around the last week of January or the first week of February and file for emergency use approval with the U.S. FDA post that if the results are positive. The process of preparing and filing for an application could take a week or two, after which the FDA review and potential approval is likely to take another two to three weeks. For perspective, the FDA review process took about three weeks for Pfizer and slightly less for Moderna. Considering this, its likely that the J&J shot should be approved for use by sometime in March. This would put the shot at least two to three months behind Pfizer, which received emergency approval from the FDA on December 11, 2020. That being said, theres plenty of room for the company to scale up as vaccination drives are still in the very early stages. Per the Bloomberg vaccine tracker, only around 66 million people, in the 56 countries being tracked, have been vaccinated. The U.S. has administered 22.4 million doses. [2] Moreover, J&Js shot should see strong demand, given that it is likely to be a one-dose vaccine that is apparently going to be easy to store and distribute, helping to make mass vaccination drives much more straightforward. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/15/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnson is developing one of the most closely watched Covid-19 vaccines, considering that it is a single-dose shot that should be relatively easy to distribute. Heres a quick rundown on the recent developments for the vaccine. Based on data from the phase 1/2 trials of 805 participants, published on Wednesday, the vaccine generated a long-lasting immune response with 90% of participants generating neutralizing antibodies against the Coronavirus. [3] Based on these early-stage findings the company expects the vaccine to be more than 70% effective, noting that efficacy could reach very high levels. For perspective, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being rolled out in the U.S. are over 90% effective. More conclusive efficacy data from J&Js phase 3 study which has 45,000 volunteers is expected in the coming weeks with the company likely to proceed with emergency approval if the results are favorable. Separately, there have been reports that the company is seeing some manufacturing delays for the vaccine. While J&J was expected to deliver 12 million doses by the end of February and 100 million by the end of June, it has reportedly fallen behind these goals by as much as two months. [4] As of last September, the company said that it had plans to deliver over a billion doses by the end of 2021. Johnson & Johnson is expected to report interim data from the phase 3 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate this month, providing insight into its safety and efficacy. The company has completed enrollment on the trial, with 45,000 people for the trial, below its initial target of 60,000, although this is unlikely to make a difference as higher rates of Coronavirus infections in the U.S. are likely to allow it to gather the data it needs with fewer volunteers. If all goes well, J&J could apply for emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA as early as February. Although J&J is at least two months behind Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) who have already started to roll out their vaccines, J&Js shot could be much sought after if it proves as safe and effective as rivals, considering that it likely requires only a single dose, unlike rival vaccines which require two shots to be given a few weeks apart. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&J financially, as it intends to sell the vaccine at cost through the pandemic. However, the vaccine should help the company rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. Secondly, the end of Covid-19 should bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson and Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rise. The focus could also shift back to the companys blockbuster drugs, including Stelara, Imbruvica, and Darzalex, which posted about 22% y-o-y growth over the first nine months of 2020. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 12/7/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Johnson & Johnson is seen as a key player in the Covid-19 vaccine race. The company started phase 3 trials in September and expects to file for emergency approval by early 2021 if the vaccine is safe and effective. While rivals Pfizer and Modernas vaccines will have a head start, given that they have completed phase 3 trials with exceptionally strong results and are likely to start shipping their vaccines in the coming weeks, Johnson & Johnsons candidate remains promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the company is targeting a single-dose regimen for the vaccine, unlike most of the other players which require two doses (although it also started a two-dose regimen to evaluate incremental benefits). This should make it much easier to administer at the time of a pandemic, putting less stress on the healthcare infrastructure. Secondly, the distribution could also be relatively seamless as the vaccine is expected to remain stable for at least three months at refrigerator-like temperatures, unlike some other vaccines (such as Pfizers) that need specialized freezers. The vaccine is also likely to be relatively affordable. Per a deal with the U.S. government, Johnson & Johnson has priced its vaccine at about $10 per dose. Thats well below Pfizers ($19 per dose) and Moderna ($25 to $37 per dose). Although the vaccine is unlikely to move the needle for the company in the near-term, as it will provide the shots for a not-for-profit basis through the pandemic, it could have an incremental impact post that. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 11/4/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines is up by about 560% year-to-date, on an equally weighted basis, compared to the S&P 500 which has gained just about 4% over the same period. While most vaccine stocks declined last week, amid a broader sell-off in the markets, they are likely to come back into the spotlight as efficacy data from late-stage trials is expected from frontrunners Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) in the coming weeks. Below is a bit more on the companies in our theme of Coronavirus Vaccine stocks and their relative performance. Novavax, a vaccine development company, began late-stage trials of its Covid vaccine in the U.K in September, and large-scale phase 3 trials are due to begin in the U.S. and Mexico this month. While the company doesnt have any other products on the market yet, its flu vaccine NanoFlu could be ready for potential FDA approval. The company has received about $1.6 billion in funding from the Federal government. The stock has soared 2,000% year-to-date. NVAX Moderna , a clinical-stage biotech company, is carrying out phase 3 trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, completing enrollment of 30,000 participants. The company is likely to have data on whether its vaccine works or not by this month, and has noted that it would seek emergency approval from the FDA if the vaccine is at least 70% effective. The stock is up 253% this year. Johnson & Johnson: Unlike most other vaccine candidates, which are likely to require two shots, J&J is targeting a single-dose vaccine. While the company had to pause trials in mid-October after an illness was reported in a volunteer, the company is now preparing to resume trials. The stock is down by -5.1% this year. Pfizer is working with German partner BioNTech on a Covid-19 vaccine. The company is likely to have efficacy data from late-stage trials available shortly. The company could supply about 40 million doses in the United States in 2020 if the data is positive and regulators approve the vaccine. The stock is down by about -7.6% this year. Gene Editing can revolutionize medicine for conditions ranging from cancer to rare genetic disorders. 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Whats Happening With Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout? | Medical syringes and small figurines of people are seen in front of the Johnson and Johnson logo ... [+] displayed on a screen. On Saturday, March 26, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) began the rollout of its single-dose Covid-19 shot in the U.S. in early March. Here are some of the recent developments relating to the vaccine. While Johnson & Johnson beat its March delivery target for the U.S., providing the government with over 20 million doses, a recent error at the plant of a vaccine manufacturing partner, Emergent BioSolutions, apparently contaminated about 15 million doses of the shot. The problem was identified quickly, and none of the doses left the plant. While we think it is likely that the error could impact near-term supply growth for the shot, J&J says that it is on track to deliver 100 million doses to the U.S. by the end of June, or possibly sooner. Separately, the vaccine received approval from E.U regulators in mid-March and Johnson & Johnson says that it is likely to start delivering doses to the bloc starting from April 19. The E.U has entered into a firm order for 200 million doses of the vaccine, and has an option for 200 million additional doses. The E.Us vaccination drive has been progressing much slower than expected, and it is likely that the J&J shot will help to speed up inoculation efforts considerably. Thus far, less than 4% of the global population ((Bloomberg vaccine tracker)) has been vaccinated for Covid-19 and we think that J&Js shot could play a big role in improving coverage. The shots single dose requirement and the fact that it can be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius should make it much more accessible. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses this year. Although the headline efficacy number for the vaccine (66%) is lower compared to rivals, the shot still provides 100% efficacy against Covid-related hospitalization and death - which is a key endpoint for vaccines. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [3/2/2021] J&Js Vaccine Is Approved Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA late last week, with a rollout expected to begin shortly. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&Js bottom line, as it intends to sell the shot at cost through the pandemic. However, J&Js quick development of a differentiated Covid-19 vaccine should give investors confidence that the company still has the capability to innovate quickly, despite the fact that it isnt really a major vaccine maker. In contrast, even Merck which has a rich history of vaccine development had to abandon its Covid-19 vaccine program last month citing a weak immune response. Separately, the vaccine should help J&J rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. The end of Covid-19 should also bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson & Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rebound. Now J&J has about four million doses of the shot ready to ship this week, with a total of 100 million doses expected to be delivered to the U.S. by the end of June, per a contract with the U.S. government. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses by the end of this year. Although the vaccines efficacy figure of 72% in U.S. clinical trials is behind Pfizer and Moderna who have shots that are around 95% effective, the J&J shot is 100% effective against hospitalization and death. Also, being a single dose shot, governments can vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. Moreover, this is the first vaccine to be reviewed by the FDA after the two new variants of the novel Coronavirus were discovered. [2/19/2021] J&J Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has started to roll-out in South Africa. The shot is being administered as part of a research study that is targeting up to half a million healthcare workers and marks the first time the vaccine is being deployed outside of clinical trials. Earlier this month, South Africa paused the roll-out of AstraZenecas vaccine, which was apparently not effective against the Covid-19 strain dominant in the country. The J&J shot, on the other hand, has shown about 57% efficacy in preventing moderate and severe Covid-19 infections in South African trials. Separately, the U.S. FDA is likely to review the vaccine data on February 26, and its likely that the vaccine will be granted emergency authorization by early March with vaccinations potentially starting shortly after that. J&J has a contract with the U.S. government to supply about 100 million doses by the end of June, although initial supplies are reportedly very limited. J&J is also seeking authorization for its shot from the E.U. The European Medicines Agency, the European drug regulator, is expected to issue an opinion on the shot by mid-March. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [2/1/2021] J&J Vaccines 66% Efficacy Is Better Than It Looks Johnson & Johnson announced that its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine was 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe cases of Covid-19 in its global phase 3 trials. Efficacy varied by region, with the shot proving 72% effective in the U.S., 66% effective in Latin America, and around 57% effective in South Africa. Although the headline efficacy figures put J&J behind both Moderna and Pfizer, which have vaccines that are over 90% effective in the market, J&Js shot remains very promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the shot only requires a single dose and this should greatly reduce logistical costs and help to vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. This is valuable in the midst of a pandemic. Secondly, the shot has shown complete protection against hospitalization and deaths, 28 days post-vaccination. [1] Moreover, the efficacy figures actually compare quite favorably with some other vaccines. For example, the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine posted an efficacy rate of roughly 62% with the standard two-dose regimen that is currently being used in the U.K. In fact, even annual flu vaccines are typically only around 40% to 60% effective. Additionally, J&J started late-stage trials to evaluate a two-dose regimen of its vaccine, with recruitment likely to be completed by this March. Its possible that this dosing could offer better efficacy levels. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/25/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updated Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine is one of the most closely watched shots against the novel coronavirus, given that it is backed by one of the worlds largest pharma companies and is expected to require only a single dose. Heres a quick rundown of the expected timeline for the vaccines launch. Johnson & Johnson is expected to provide data from its phase 3 trial of around 45k participants around the last week of January or the first week of February and file for emergency use approval with the U.S. FDA post that if the results are positive. The process of preparing and filing for an application could take a week or two, after which the FDA review and potential approval is likely to take another two to three weeks. For perspective, the FDA review process took about three weeks for Pfizer and slightly less for Moderna. Considering this, its likely that the J&J shot should be approved for use by sometime in March. This would put the shot at least two to three months behind Pfizer, which received emergency approval from the FDA on December 11, 2020. That being said, theres plenty of room for the company to scale up as vaccination drives are still in the very early stages. Per the Bloomberg vaccine tracker, only around 66 million people, in the 56 countries being tracked, have been vaccinated. The U.S. has administered 22.4 million doses. [2] Moreover, J&Js shot should see strong demand, given that it is likely to be a one-dose vaccine that is apparently going to be easy to store and distribute, helping to make mass vaccination drives much more straightforward. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/15/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnson is developing one of the most closely watched Covid-19 vaccines, considering that it is a single-dose shot that should be relatively easy to distribute. Heres a quick rundown on the recent developments for the vaccine. Based on data from the phase 1/2 trials of 805 participants, published on Wednesday, the vaccine generated a long-lasting immune response with 90% of participants generating neutralizing antibodies against the Coronavirus. [3] Based on these early-stage findings the company expects the vaccine to be more than 70% effective, noting that efficacy could reach very high levels. For perspective, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being rolled out in the U.S. are over 90% effective. More conclusive efficacy data from J&Js phase 3 study which has 45,000 volunteers is expected in the coming weeks with the company likely to proceed with emergency approval if the results are favorable. Separately, there have been reports that the company is seeing some manufacturing delays for the vaccine. While J&J was expected to deliver 12 million doses by the end of February and 100 million by the end of June, it has reportedly fallen behind these goals by as much as two months. [4] As of last September, the company said that it had plans to deliver over a billion doses by the end of 2021. Johnson & Johnson is expected to report interim data from the phase 3 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate this month, providing insight into its safety and efficacy. The company has completed enrollment on the trial, with 45,000 people for the trial, below its initial target of 60,000, although this is unlikely to make a difference as higher rates of Coronavirus infections in the U.S. are likely to allow it to gather the data it needs with fewer volunteers. If all goes well, J&J could apply for emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA as early as February. Although J&J is at least two months behind Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) who have already started to roll out their vaccines, J&Js shot could be much sought after if it proves as safe and effective as rivals, considering that it likely requires only a single dose, unlike rival vaccines which require two shots to be given a few weeks apart. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&J financially, as it intends to sell the vaccine at cost through the pandemic. However, the vaccine should help the company rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. Secondly, the end of Covid-19 should bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson and Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rise. The focus could also shift back to the companys blockbuster drugs, including Stelara, Imbruvica, and Darzalex, which posted about 22% y-o-y growth over the first nine months of 2020. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 12/7/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Johnson & Johnson is seen as a key player in the Covid-19 vaccine race. The company started phase 3 trials in September and expects to file for emergency approval by early 2021 if the vaccine is safe and effective. While rivals Pfizer and Modernas vaccines will have a head start, given that they have completed phase 3 trials with exceptionally strong results and are likely to start shipping their vaccines in the coming weeks, Johnson & Johnsons candidate remains promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the company is targeting a single-dose regimen for the vaccine, unlike most of the other players which require two doses (although it also started a two-dose regimen to evaluate incremental benefits). This should make it much easier to administer at the time of a pandemic, putting less stress on the healthcare infrastructure. Secondly, the distribution could also be relatively seamless as the vaccine is expected to remain stable for at least three months at refrigerator-like temperatures, unlike some other vaccines (such as Pfizers) that need specialized freezers. The vaccine is also likely to be relatively affordable. Per a deal with the U.S. government, Johnson & Johnson has priced its vaccine at about $10 per dose. Thats well below Pfizers ($19 per dose) and Moderna ($25 to $37 per dose). Although the vaccine is unlikely to move the needle for the company in the near-term, as it will provide the shots for a not-for-profit basis through the pandemic, it could have an incremental impact post that. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 11/4/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines is up by about 560% year-to-date, on an equally weighted basis, compared to the S&P 500 which has gained just about 4% over the same period. While most vaccine stocks declined last week, amid a broader sell-off in the markets, they are likely to come back into the spotlight as efficacy data from late-stage trials is expected from frontrunners Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) in the coming weeks. Below is a bit more on the companies in our theme of Coronavirus Vaccine stocks and their relative performance. Novavax, a vaccine development company, began late-stage trials of its Covid vaccine in the U.K in September, and large-scale phase 3 trials are due to begin in the U.S. and Mexico this month. While the company doesnt have any other products on the market yet, its flu vaccine NanoFlu could be ready for potential FDA approval. The company has received about $1.6 billion in funding from the Federal government. The stock has soared 2,000% year-to-date. NVAX Moderna , a clinical-stage biotech company, is carrying out phase 3 trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, completing enrollment of 30,000 participants. The company is likely to have data on whether its vaccine works or not by this month, and has noted that it would seek emergency approval from the FDA if the vaccine is at least 70% effective. The stock is up 253% this year. Johnson & Johnson: Unlike most other vaccine candidates, which are likely to require two shots, J&J is targeting a single-dose vaccine. While the company had to pause trials in mid-October after an illness was reported in a volunteer, the company is now preparing to resume trials. The stock is down by -5.1% this year. Pfizer is working with German partner BioNTech on a Covid-19 vaccine. The company is likely to have efficacy data from late-stage trials available shortly. The company could supply about 40 million doses in the United States in 2020 if the data is positive and regulators approve the vaccine. The stock is down by about -7.6% this year. Gene Editing can revolutionize medicine for conditions ranging from cancer to rare genetic disorders. See How Its Powering New Collaboration and What-Ifs For CFOs and Finance Teams | Product, R&D, and Marketing Teams | Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA late last week, with a rollout expected to begin shortly. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/04/05/whats-happening-with-johnson--johnsons-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/ | 0.274798 |
Whats Happening With Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout? | Medical syringes and small figurines of people are seen in front of the Johnson and Johnson logo ... [+] displayed on a screen. On Saturday, March 26, 2021, in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) began the rollout of its single-dose Covid-19 shot in the U.S. in early March. Here are some of the recent developments relating to the vaccine. While Johnson & Johnson beat its March delivery target for the U.S., providing the government with over 20 million doses, a recent error at the plant of a vaccine manufacturing partner, Emergent BioSolutions, apparently contaminated about 15 million doses of the shot. The problem was identified quickly, and none of the doses left the plant. While we think it is likely that the error could impact near-term supply growth for the shot, J&J says that it is on track to deliver 100 million doses to the U.S. by the end of June, or possibly sooner. Separately, the vaccine received approval from E.U regulators in mid-March and Johnson & Johnson says that it is likely to start delivering doses to the bloc starting from April 19. The E.U has entered into a firm order for 200 million doses of the vaccine, and has an option for 200 million additional doses. The E.Us vaccination drive has been progressing much slower than expected, and it is likely that the J&J shot will help to speed up inoculation efforts considerably. Thus far, less than 4% of the global population ((Bloomberg vaccine tracker)) has been vaccinated for Covid-19 and we think that J&Js shot could play a big role in improving coverage. The shots single dose requirement and the fact that it can be stored at standard refrigerator temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees Celsius should make it much more accessible. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses this year. Although the headline efficacy number for the vaccine (66%) is lower compared to rivals, the shot still provides 100% efficacy against Covid-related hospitalization and death - which is a key endpoint for vaccines. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [3/2/2021] J&Js Vaccine Is Approved Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA late last week, with a rollout expected to begin shortly. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&Js bottom line, as it intends to sell the shot at cost through the pandemic. However, J&Js quick development of a differentiated Covid-19 vaccine should give investors confidence that the company still has the capability to innovate quickly, despite the fact that it isnt really a major vaccine maker. In contrast, even Merck which has a rich history of vaccine development had to abandon its Covid-19 vaccine program last month citing a weak immune response. Separately, the vaccine should help J&J rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. The end of Covid-19 should also bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson & Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rebound. Now J&J has about four million doses of the shot ready to ship this week, with a total of 100 million doses expected to be delivered to the U.S. by the end of June, per a contract with the U.S. government. J&J plans to produce around one billion doses by the end of this year. Although the vaccines efficacy figure of 72% in U.S. clinical trials is behind Pfizer and Moderna who have shots that are around 95% effective, the J&J shot is 100% effective against hospitalization and death. Also, being a single dose shot, governments can vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. Moreover, this is the first vaccine to be reviewed by the FDA after the two new variants of the novel Coronavirus were discovered. [2/19/2021] J&J Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has started to roll-out in South Africa. The shot is being administered as part of a research study that is targeting up to half a million healthcare workers and marks the first time the vaccine is being deployed outside of clinical trials. Earlier this month, South Africa paused the roll-out of AstraZenecas vaccine, which was apparently not effective against the Covid-19 strain dominant in the country. The J&J shot, on the other hand, has shown about 57% efficacy in preventing moderate and severe Covid-19 infections in South African trials. Separately, the U.S. FDA is likely to review the vaccine data on February 26, and its likely that the vaccine will be granted emergency authorization by early March with vaccinations potentially starting shortly after that. J&J has a contract with the U.S. government to supply about 100 million doses by the end of June, although initial supplies are reportedly very limited. J&J is also seeking authorization for its shot from the E.U. The European Medicines Agency, the European drug regulator, is expected to issue an opinion on the shot by mid-March. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [2/1/2021] J&J Vaccines 66% Efficacy Is Better Than It Looks Johnson & Johnson announced that its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine was 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe cases of Covid-19 in its global phase 3 trials. Efficacy varied by region, with the shot proving 72% effective in the U.S., 66% effective in Latin America, and around 57% effective in South Africa. Although the headline efficacy figures put J&J behind both Moderna and Pfizer, which have vaccines that are over 90% effective in the market, J&Js shot remains very promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the shot only requires a single dose and this should greatly reduce logistical costs and help to vaccinate populations twice as fast with a given number of doses compared to the other shots on the market. This is valuable in the midst of a pandemic. Secondly, the shot has shown complete protection against hospitalization and deaths, 28 days post-vaccination. [1] Moreover, the efficacy figures actually compare quite favorably with some other vaccines. For example, the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine posted an efficacy rate of roughly 62% with the standard two-dose regimen that is currently being used in the U.K. In fact, even annual flu vaccines are typically only around 40% to 60% effective. Additionally, J&J started late-stage trials to evaluate a two-dose regimen of its vaccine, with recruitment likely to be completed by this March. Its possible that this dosing could offer better efficacy levels. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/25/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updated Johnson & Johnsons Covid-19 vaccine is one of the most closely watched shots against the novel coronavirus, given that it is backed by one of the worlds largest pharma companies and is expected to require only a single dose. Heres a quick rundown of the expected timeline for the vaccines launch. Johnson & Johnson is expected to provide data from its phase 3 trial of around 45k participants around the last week of January or the first week of February and file for emergency use approval with the U.S. FDA post that if the results are positive. The process of preparing and filing for an application could take a week or two, after which the FDA review and potential approval is likely to take another two to three weeks. For perspective, the FDA review process took about three weeks for Pfizer and slightly less for Moderna. Considering this, its likely that the J&J shot should be approved for use by sometime in March. This would put the shot at least two to three months behind Pfizer, which received emergency approval from the FDA on December 11, 2020. That being said, theres plenty of room for the company to scale up as vaccination drives are still in the very early stages. Per the Bloomberg vaccine tracker, only around 66 million people, in the 56 countries being tracked, have been vaccinated. The U.S. has administered 22.4 million doses. [2] Moreover, J&Js shot should see strong demand, given that it is likely to be a one-dose vaccine that is apparently going to be easy to store and distribute, helping to make mass vaccination drives much more straightforward. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [1/15/2021] Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Updates Johnson & Johnson is developing one of the most closely watched Covid-19 vaccines, considering that it is a single-dose shot that should be relatively easy to distribute. Heres a quick rundown on the recent developments for the vaccine. Based on data from the phase 1/2 trials of 805 participants, published on Wednesday, the vaccine generated a long-lasting immune response with 90% of participants generating neutralizing antibodies against the Coronavirus. [3] Based on these early-stage findings the company expects the vaccine to be more than 70% effective, noting that efficacy could reach very high levels. For perspective, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, which are being rolled out in the U.S. are over 90% effective. More conclusive efficacy data from J&Js phase 3 study which has 45,000 volunteers is expected in the coming weeks with the company likely to proceed with emergency approval if the results are favorable. Separately, there have been reports that the company is seeing some manufacturing delays for the vaccine. While J&J was expected to deliver 12 million doses by the end of February and 100 million by the end of June, it has reportedly fallen behind these goals by as much as two months. [4] As of last September, the company said that it had plans to deliver over a billion doses by the end of 2021. Johnson & Johnson is expected to report interim data from the phase 3 trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate this month, providing insight into its safety and efficacy. The company has completed enrollment on the trial, with 45,000 people for the trial, below its initial target of 60,000, although this is unlikely to make a difference as higher rates of Coronavirus infections in the U.S. are likely to allow it to gather the data it needs with fewer volunteers. If all goes well, J&J could apply for emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA as early as February. Although J&J is at least two months behind Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) who have already started to roll out their vaccines, J&Js shot could be much sought after if it proves as safe and effective as rivals, considering that it likely requires only a single dose, unlike rival vaccines which require two shots to be given a few weeks apart. Overall, the vaccine isnt expected to really move the needle for J&J financially, as it intends to sell the vaccine at cost through the pandemic. However, the vaccine should help the company rebuild its brand image after it faced setbacks amid lawsuits relating to contamination of its baby and other talc products. Secondly, the end of Covid-19 should bode well for diversified healthcare companies like Johnson and Johnson, as hospital visits and elective procedures rise. The focus could also shift back to the companys blockbuster drugs, including Stelara, Imbruvica, and Darzalex, which posted about 22% y-o-y growth over the first nine months of 2020. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 12/7/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Johnson & Johnson is seen as a key player in the Covid-19 vaccine race. The company started phase 3 trials in September and expects to file for emergency approval by early 2021 if the vaccine is safe and effective. While rivals Pfizer and Modernas vaccines will have a head start, given that they have completed phase 3 trials with exceptionally strong results and are likely to start shipping their vaccines in the coming weeks, Johnson & Johnsons candidate remains promising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the company is targeting a single-dose regimen for the vaccine, unlike most of the other players which require two doses (although it also started a two-dose regimen to evaluate incremental benefits). This should make it much easier to administer at the time of a pandemic, putting less stress on the healthcare infrastructure. Secondly, the distribution could also be relatively seamless as the vaccine is expected to remain stable for at least three months at refrigerator-like temperatures, unlike some other vaccines (such as Pfizers) that need specialized freezers. The vaccine is also likely to be relatively affordable. Per a deal with the U.S. government, Johnson & Johnson has priced its vaccine at about $10 per dose. Thats well below Pfizers ($19 per dose) and Moderna ($25 to $37 per dose). Although the vaccine is unlikely to move the needle for the company in the near-term, as it will provide the shots for a not-for-profit basis through the pandemic, it could have an incremental impact post that. See our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines. [Updated 11/4/2020] Covid-19 Vaccine stocks Our indicative theme of Covid-19 Vaccine stocks which includes a diverse set of U.S.-based pharma and biotech companies developing Covid vaccines is up by about 560% year-to-date, on an equally weighted basis, compared to the S&P 500 which has gained just about 4% over the same period. While most vaccine stocks declined last week, amid a broader sell-off in the markets, they are likely to come back into the spotlight as efficacy data from late-stage trials is expected from frontrunners Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) in the coming weeks. Below is a bit more on the companies in our theme of Coronavirus Vaccine stocks and their relative performance. Novavax, a vaccine development company, began late-stage trials of its Covid vaccine in the U.K in September, and large-scale phase 3 trials are due to begin in the U.S. and Mexico this month. While the company doesnt have any other products on the market yet, its flu vaccine NanoFlu could be ready for potential FDA approval. The company has received about $1.6 billion in funding from the Federal government. The stock has soared 2,000% year-to-date. NVAX Moderna , a clinical-stage biotech company, is carrying out phase 3 trials of its Covid-19 vaccine, completing enrollment of 30,000 participants. The company is likely to have data on whether its vaccine works or not by this month, and has noted that it would seek emergency approval from the FDA if the vaccine is at least 70% effective. The stock is up 253% this year. Johnson & Johnson: Unlike most other vaccine candidates, which are likely to require two shots, J&J is targeting a single-dose vaccine. While the company had to pause trials in mid-October after an illness was reported in a volunteer, the company is now preparing to resume trials. The stock is down by -5.1% this year. Pfizer is working with German partner BioNTech on a Covid-19 vaccine. The company is likely to have efficacy data from late-stage trials available shortly. The company could supply about 40 million doses in the United States in 2020 if the data is positive and regulators approve the vaccine. The stock is down by about -7.6% this year. Gene Editing can revolutionize medicine for conditions ranging from cancer to rare genetic disorders. See How Its Powering New Collaboration and What-Ifs For CFOs and Finance Teams | Product, R&D, and Marketing Teams | Johnson & Johnsons single-dose Covid-19 vaccine received emergency use approval from the U.S. FDA late last week, with a rollout expected to begin shortly. J&J says that it is on track to deliver 100 million doses of the shot by the end of June, or possibly sooner. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/04/05/whats-happening-with-johnson--johnsons-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/ | 0.437187 |
Could Former Gators QB Kyle Trask Become Long-Term Option for the Saints? | The New Orleans Saints are in the hunt for a quarterback following the retirement of hall of fame quarterback Drew Brees. Throughout the entirety of the pre-draft process, there have been five quarterbacks that have risen to the top. Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Zach Wilson (BYU), Trey Lance (North Dakota State) and Mac Jones (Alabama). There's one quarterback that has been grossly overlooked, however, and that's former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, someone who might become a long-term option for at least one NFC South team. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the New Orleans Saints are a team to watch when it comes to selecting Trask, a player they may find to be a long-term option following the retirement of Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. According to Fowler, they "like" Trask. Last year, Trask took the college football scene by storm. While he earned his first starts during the previous season, he was finally heading into a season as the clear-cut starting quarterback, perhaps for the first time in his athletic career. He went on to accomplish plenty, including being perhaps the most prolific passing quarterback in Florida history. Trask would go on to complete 301 out of 437 of his passes for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Trask also became a Heisman Trophy finalist. While the season for the Gators ultimately ended in disappointment, his season will forever be remembered in Florida history. "I mean you're going to get a guy who is going to prepare himself every single day to be ready to go play," Gators head coach Dan Mullen said of Trask following its Pro Day last week. "And I think it's amazing, you look at his story, he sat the bench here for a while and then he got the call, but he didn't get the call in the beginning of the game. We gave him the call at the end of the third quarter of a game that he had to lead us back to victory in "And he could have not prepared for that. But he was. He was prepared for that moment. You're getting a guy that is going to prepare himself to be ready to play and lead your team to victory every single week. That's what a pro is and that's what he will do." The Saints currently have capable quarterbacks on its roster. Jameis Winston, a former No. 1 overall selection and Taysom Hill, a hybrid quarterback who plays multiple positions in its offense. If Trask is selected, there's no reason to believe he would be the day-one starter, and he probably wouldn't be. While Trask is capable of waiting, and being ready when called upon, that's not exactly his goal. "All I know as a competitor, you can never just be complacent and say 'Oh I'm gonna sit behind this guy for a year and then go.' If you have that mindset then you're probably gonna get left behind," Trask noted following Florida's Pro Day. "So, my mindset's never gonna change, it's always gonna keep the foot on the gas, compete with whoever's in the building." In Sean Payton's offense with the Saints, Trask would enter a very quarterback-friendly environment. He'd be able to sit back and learn the offense while entering a team that has plenty of pieces in place for him to succeed. While Trask's draft slot has not yet been solidified, it is possible he will be selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and the Saints might be one of the teams vying for his services the most. | Former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask could be a long-term option for the Saints. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-football-kyle-trask-nfl-draft-new-orleans-saints-option | 0.356228 |
Could Former Gators QB Kyle Trask Become Long-Term Option for the Saints? | The New Orleans Saints are in the hunt for a quarterback following the retirement of hall of fame quarterback Drew Brees. Throughout the entirety of the pre-draft process, there have been five quarterbacks that have risen to the top. Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Zach Wilson (BYU), Trey Lance (North Dakota State) and Mac Jones (Alabama). There's one quarterback that has been grossly overlooked, however, and that's former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, someone who might become a long-term option for at least one NFC South team. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the New Orleans Saints are a team to watch when it comes to selecting Trask, a player they may find to be a long-term option following the retirement of Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. According to Fowler, they "like" Trask. Last year, Trask took the college football scene by storm. While he earned his first starts during the previous season, he was finally heading into a season as the clear-cut starting quarterback, perhaps for the first time in his athletic career. He went on to accomplish plenty, including being perhaps the most prolific passing quarterback in Florida history. Trask would go on to complete 301 out of 437 of his passes for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Trask also became a Heisman Trophy finalist. While the season for the Gators ultimately ended in disappointment, his season will forever be remembered in Florida history. "I mean you're going to get a guy who is going to prepare himself every single day to be ready to go play," Gators head coach Dan Mullen said of Trask following its Pro Day last week. "And I think it's amazing, you look at his story, he sat the bench here for a while and then he got the call, but he didn't get the call in the beginning of the game. We gave him the call at the end of the third quarter of a game that he had to lead us back to victory in "And he could have not prepared for that. But he was. He was prepared for that moment. You're getting a guy that is going to prepare himself to be ready to play and lead your team to victory every single week. That's what a pro is and that's what he will do." The Saints currently have capable quarterbacks on its roster. Jameis Winston, a former No. 1 overall selection and Taysom Hill, a hybrid quarterback who plays multiple positions in its offense. If Trask is selected, there's no reason to believe he would be the day-one starter, and he probably wouldn't be. While Trask is capable of waiting, and being ready when called upon, that's not exactly his goal. "All I know as a competitor, you can never just be complacent and say 'Oh I'm gonna sit behind this guy for a year and then go.' If you have that mindset then you're probably gonna get left behind," Trask noted following Florida's Pro Day. "So, my mindset's never gonna change, it's always gonna keep the foot on the gas, compete with whoever's in the building." In Sean Payton's offense with the Saints, Trask would enter a very quarterback-friendly environment. He'd be able to sit back and learn the offense while entering a team that has plenty of pieces in place for him to succeed. While Trask's draft slot has not yet been solidified, it is possible he will be selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and the Saints might be one of the teams vying for his services the most. | Former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask could be a long-term option for the New Orleans Saints. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Saints are a team to watch when it comes to selecting Trask. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-football-kyle-trask-nfl-draft-new-orleans-saints-option | 0.50531 |
Could Former Gators QB Kyle Trask Become Long-Term Option for the Saints? | The New Orleans Saints are in the hunt for a quarterback following the retirement of hall of fame quarterback Drew Brees. Throughout the entirety of the pre-draft process, there have been five quarterbacks that have risen to the top. Trevor Lawrence (Clemson), Justin Fields (Ohio State), Zach Wilson (BYU), Trey Lance (North Dakota State) and Mac Jones (Alabama). There's one quarterback that has been grossly overlooked, however, and that's former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, someone who might become a long-term option for at least one NFC South team. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the New Orleans Saints are a team to watch when it comes to selecting Trask, a player they may find to be a long-term option following the retirement of Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. According to Fowler, they "like" Trask. Last year, Trask took the college football scene by storm. While he earned his first starts during the previous season, he was finally heading into a season as the clear-cut starting quarterback, perhaps for the first time in his athletic career. He went on to accomplish plenty, including being perhaps the most prolific passing quarterback in Florida history. Trask would go on to complete 301 out of 437 of his passes for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Trask also became a Heisman Trophy finalist. While the season for the Gators ultimately ended in disappointment, his season will forever be remembered in Florida history. "I mean you're going to get a guy who is going to prepare himself every single day to be ready to go play," Gators head coach Dan Mullen said of Trask following its Pro Day last week. "And I think it's amazing, you look at his story, he sat the bench here for a while and then he got the call, but he didn't get the call in the beginning of the game. We gave him the call at the end of the third quarter of a game that he had to lead us back to victory in "And he could have not prepared for that. But he was. He was prepared for that moment. You're getting a guy that is going to prepare himself to be ready to play and lead your team to victory every single week. That's what a pro is and that's what he will do." The Saints currently have capable quarterbacks on its roster. Jameis Winston, a former No. 1 overall selection and Taysom Hill, a hybrid quarterback who plays multiple positions in its offense. If Trask is selected, there's no reason to believe he would be the day-one starter, and he probably wouldn't be. While Trask is capable of waiting, and being ready when called upon, that's not exactly his goal. "All I know as a competitor, you can never just be complacent and say 'Oh I'm gonna sit behind this guy for a year and then go.' If you have that mindset then you're probably gonna get left behind," Trask noted following Florida's Pro Day. "So, my mindset's never gonna change, it's always gonna keep the foot on the gas, compete with whoever's in the building." In Sean Payton's offense with the Saints, Trask would enter a very quarterback-friendly environment. He'd be able to sit back and learn the offense while entering a team that has plenty of pieces in place for him to succeed. While Trask's draft slot has not yet been solidified, it is possible he will be selected on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, and the Saints might be one of the teams vying for his services the most. | Former Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask could be a long-term option for the New Orleans Saints. According to a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Saints are a team to watch when it comes to selecting Trask. Trask would enter a very quarterback-friendly environment with the Saints. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/florida-gators-football-kyle-trask-nfl-draft-new-orleans-saints-option | 0.60995 |
What Will NFL Do With Texans QB Deshaun Watson? | Goodell stands accused, over the years, of applying different standards in different cases. It has been commonly suggested that trade-desirous Deshaun Watson and his Houston Texans employers would reach a "crossroads'' of sorts as the end-of-April NFL Draft approaches. But then it became about the lawyers, their media statements and their possible litigation in the wake of a flood of sexual-misconduct charges against the star QB. And suddenly, this is no longer just about the attorneys and the alleged victims and the accused who claims innocence, as all-important as it is that they be heard. Nor is this any longer just about Watson's broken relationship with a franchise he feels lied to him, or new leaders of the franchise who had nothing to do with the betrayal. Nor is this any longer just about the bidding NFL teams who surely still want to acquire Watson ... as long as he remains eligible to play. And finally, nor is it about that eligibility as it relates to the Houston Police Department announcing that they will be investigating a complaint that has been filed accusing Watson. As our insightful colleague from Yahoo, Charles Robinson points out, this is also now about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. If Watson wasnt part of a police probe, the demand on the NFL to do something about his roster status in the wake of the (charges) was mitigated. That changed significantly on Friday, when the Houston Police Department announced a complaint had been officially filed with authorities regarding Watson.'' The updated issues, Robinson writes, "now place NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at a crossroads. He now must process a growing collection of allegations and investigations into Watson, which draws a spotlight to how Goodell picks and chooses the players and incidents he believes warrant invoking Commissioners Exempt List status.'' Robinson words this cleverly and accurately. The "pick-and-choose'' nature of Goodell's history in this department - non-suspensions for players who have admitted guilt, suspensions for other players who have never been found guilty, and even the use of the exempt list - as Robinson writes, "essentially a form of paid leave for players'' - are all available to the commissioner, at his discretion, per the CBA. Goodell stands accused, over the years, of applying different standards in different cases. Now, just around the corner is more lawyer decisions, more trade decisions, more draft decisions, more police decisions and then NFL team activities. Looming large, from a more-than-just-football sense: Roger Goodell decisions. | Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual-misconduct charges. The Houston Texans star is still eligible to play in the NFL, as long as he is on the exempt list. | bart | 1 | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/deshaun-watson-houston-texans-at-crossroads-as-is-nfl-commissioner-goodell | 0.163475 |
What Will NFL Do With Texans QB Deshaun Watson? | Goodell stands accused, over the years, of applying different standards in different cases. It has been commonly suggested that trade-desirous Deshaun Watson and his Houston Texans employers would reach a "crossroads'' of sorts as the end-of-April NFL Draft approaches. But then it became about the lawyers, their media statements and their possible litigation in the wake of a flood of sexual-misconduct charges against the star QB. And suddenly, this is no longer just about the attorneys and the alleged victims and the accused who claims innocence, as all-important as it is that they be heard. Nor is this any longer just about Watson's broken relationship with a franchise he feels lied to him, or new leaders of the franchise who had nothing to do with the betrayal. Nor is this any longer just about the bidding NFL teams who surely still want to acquire Watson ... as long as he remains eligible to play. And finally, nor is it about that eligibility as it relates to the Houston Police Department announcing that they will be investigating a complaint that has been filed accusing Watson. As our insightful colleague from Yahoo, Charles Robinson points out, this is also now about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. If Watson wasnt part of a police probe, the demand on the NFL to do something about his roster status in the wake of the (charges) was mitigated. That changed significantly on Friday, when the Houston Police Department announced a complaint had been officially filed with authorities regarding Watson.'' The updated issues, Robinson writes, "now place NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at a crossroads. He now must process a growing collection of allegations and investigations into Watson, which draws a spotlight to how Goodell picks and chooses the players and incidents he believes warrant invoking Commissioners Exempt List status.'' Robinson words this cleverly and accurately. The "pick-and-choose'' nature of Goodell's history in this department - non-suspensions for players who have admitted guilt, suspensions for other players who have never been found guilty, and even the use of the exempt list - as Robinson writes, "essentially a form of paid leave for players'' - are all available to the commissioner, at his discretion, per the CBA. Goodell stands accused, over the years, of applying different standards in different cases. Now, just around the corner is more lawyer decisions, more trade decisions, more draft decisions, more police decisions and then NFL team activities. Looming large, from a more-than-just-football sense: Roger Goodell decisions. | Deshaun Watson has been accused of sexual-misconduct charges. The Houston Texans star is still eligible to play in the NFL, as long as he is on the exempt list. If Watson wasn't part of a police probe, the demand on the NFL to do something about his roster status was mitigated. | bart | 2 | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/deshaun-watson-houston-texans-at-crossroads-as-is-nfl-commissioner-goodell | 0.165286 |
What are Covid-status certificates and how might they work? | Domestic vaccine passports might be used to reopen the UK economy but a broad coalition of MPs is opposed to the idea After months of speculation regarding whether Covid-status certificates domestic vaccine passports will come into force in the UK, it appears the government is taking steps to draw up a scheme. An official document published on Monday states a commitment to examining whether and how Covid-status certification might be used to reopen our economy, reduce restrictions on social contact and improve safety. Under plans still in development the certificates would record whether someone has been vaccinated, has had a recent negative test, or has natural immunity. People who have tested positive for the virus within the past six months will potentially be considered to have natural immunity from the virus. The NHS is looking at how to offer both digital and non-digital certificates. Government ministers are pushing the scheme, saying it could have an important role to play both domestically and internationally, as a temporary measure that would allow for higher-risk settings, such as concerts, nightclubs and sporting events, to go ahead safely. However, there is controversy about them being used to control access to pubs, bars and restaurants. The report left this possibility open, saying banning their use in this way would be an unjustified intrusion on how businesses choose to make their premises safe. It also made clear they would not be required in essential shops, public service buildings or on public transport. Although there is no official date as yet for the plan being implemented, Boris Johnson told Mondays Downing Street press briefing that vaccine passports would not be implemented in steps 2 and 3 of the roadmap to ease lockdown. That means not until 21 June at the earliest. However, the government has indicated that some large-scale events taking place in a pilot scheme this month have been given the go-ahead to trial Covid certificates. However, there has been some confusion as to whether or not the certificates will actually be part of the trials, with some venues having rejected the suggestion they would require them. One major reason cited is that they could play a role at mass events to help manage risks where large people are brought together in close proximity. The system has also been linked to a review in social distancing rules, with the government stating that any relaxation in social distancing is linked to the questions being explored by the Covid-status certification review. Mondays document points to similar schemes being brought in elsewhere Israels Green Pass and the EUs digital green certificate and argues that even without government intervention, some way of demonstrating your coronavirus status to businesses is likely to become a feature of our lives until the threat from the pandemic recedes. However, ministers can expect a backlash to the proposed Covid-certification system on civil liberties and equalities grounds, which may explain their reluctance to commit fully to one. A broad coalition of MPs from opposing parties have come together to strongly reject the idea of Covid certificates or passports. Over 70 MPs, including key members of Labours left such as Jeremy Corbyn, and senior Tories such as Iain Duncan Smith, have formed a parliamentary alliance to oppose Covid identity documents. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has also expressed scepticism at the idea, adding that he believed British instinct would likely be against them. Parliament will play an important role in whether Covid-status certificates will be able to go ahead, with the government stating that they will ensure appropriate parliamentary scrutiny, and that interim findings from the Covid-status certification review will be presented to MPs later this month. But for now, it seems likely that dozens of MPs will oppose the plan if put to a vote. | Covid-status certificates could be used to reopen the UK economy. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/what-are-covid-status-certificates-and-how-might-they-work | 0.193401 |
What are Covid-status certificates and how might they work? | Domestic vaccine passports might be used to reopen the UK economy but a broad coalition of MPs is opposed to the idea After months of speculation regarding whether Covid-status certificates domestic vaccine passports will come into force in the UK, it appears the government is taking steps to draw up a scheme. An official document published on Monday states a commitment to examining whether and how Covid-status certification might be used to reopen our economy, reduce restrictions on social contact and improve safety. Under plans still in development the certificates would record whether someone has been vaccinated, has had a recent negative test, or has natural immunity. People who have tested positive for the virus within the past six months will potentially be considered to have natural immunity from the virus. The NHS is looking at how to offer both digital and non-digital certificates. Government ministers are pushing the scheme, saying it could have an important role to play both domestically and internationally, as a temporary measure that would allow for higher-risk settings, such as concerts, nightclubs and sporting events, to go ahead safely. However, there is controversy about them being used to control access to pubs, bars and restaurants. The report left this possibility open, saying banning their use in this way would be an unjustified intrusion on how businesses choose to make their premises safe. It also made clear they would not be required in essential shops, public service buildings or on public transport. Although there is no official date as yet for the plan being implemented, Boris Johnson told Mondays Downing Street press briefing that vaccine passports would not be implemented in steps 2 and 3 of the roadmap to ease lockdown. That means not until 21 June at the earliest. However, the government has indicated that some large-scale events taking place in a pilot scheme this month have been given the go-ahead to trial Covid certificates. However, there has been some confusion as to whether or not the certificates will actually be part of the trials, with some venues having rejected the suggestion they would require them. One major reason cited is that they could play a role at mass events to help manage risks where large people are brought together in close proximity. The system has also been linked to a review in social distancing rules, with the government stating that any relaxation in social distancing is linked to the questions being explored by the Covid-status certification review. Mondays document points to similar schemes being brought in elsewhere Israels Green Pass and the EUs digital green certificate and argues that even without government intervention, some way of demonstrating your coronavirus status to businesses is likely to become a feature of our lives until the threat from the pandemic recedes. However, ministers can expect a backlash to the proposed Covid-certification system on civil liberties and equalities grounds, which may explain their reluctance to commit fully to one. A broad coalition of MPs from opposing parties have come together to strongly reject the idea of Covid certificates or passports. Over 70 MPs, including key members of Labours left such as Jeremy Corbyn, and senior Tories such as Iain Duncan Smith, have formed a parliamentary alliance to oppose Covid identity documents. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has also expressed scepticism at the idea, adding that he believed British instinct would likely be against them. Parliament will play an important role in whether Covid-status certificates will be able to go ahead, with the government stating that they will ensure appropriate parliamentary scrutiny, and that interim findings from the Covid-status certification review will be presented to MPs later this month. But for now, it seems likely that dozens of MPs will oppose the plan if put to a vote. | Covid-status certificates could be used to reopen the UK economy. A broad coalition of MPs from opposing parties strongly reject the idea of Covid certificates or passports. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/what-are-covid-status-certificates-and-how-might-they-work | 0.219694 |
What are Covid-status certificates and how might they work? | Domestic vaccine passports might be used to reopen the UK economy but a broad coalition of MPs is opposed to the idea After months of speculation regarding whether Covid-status certificates domestic vaccine passports will come into force in the UK, it appears the government is taking steps to draw up a scheme. An official document published on Monday states a commitment to examining whether and how Covid-status certification might be used to reopen our economy, reduce restrictions on social contact and improve safety. Under plans still in development the certificates would record whether someone has been vaccinated, has had a recent negative test, or has natural immunity. People who have tested positive for the virus within the past six months will potentially be considered to have natural immunity from the virus. The NHS is looking at how to offer both digital and non-digital certificates. Government ministers are pushing the scheme, saying it could have an important role to play both domestically and internationally, as a temporary measure that would allow for higher-risk settings, such as concerts, nightclubs and sporting events, to go ahead safely. However, there is controversy about them being used to control access to pubs, bars and restaurants. The report left this possibility open, saying banning their use in this way would be an unjustified intrusion on how businesses choose to make their premises safe. It also made clear they would not be required in essential shops, public service buildings or on public transport. Although there is no official date as yet for the plan being implemented, Boris Johnson told Mondays Downing Street press briefing that vaccine passports would not be implemented in steps 2 and 3 of the roadmap to ease lockdown. That means not until 21 June at the earliest. However, the government has indicated that some large-scale events taking place in a pilot scheme this month have been given the go-ahead to trial Covid certificates. However, there has been some confusion as to whether or not the certificates will actually be part of the trials, with some venues having rejected the suggestion they would require them. One major reason cited is that they could play a role at mass events to help manage risks where large people are brought together in close proximity. The system has also been linked to a review in social distancing rules, with the government stating that any relaxation in social distancing is linked to the questions being explored by the Covid-status certification review. Mondays document points to similar schemes being brought in elsewhere Israels Green Pass and the EUs digital green certificate and argues that even without government intervention, some way of demonstrating your coronavirus status to businesses is likely to become a feature of our lives until the threat from the pandemic recedes. However, ministers can expect a backlash to the proposed Covid-certification system on civil liberties and equalities grounds, which may explain their reluctance to commit fully to one. A broad coalition of MPs from opposing parties have come together to strongly reject the idea of Covid certificates or passports. Over 70 MPs, including key members of Labours left such as Jeremy Corbyn, and senior Tories such as Iain Duncan Smith, have formed a parliamentary alliance to oppose Covid identity documents. The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has also expressed scepticism at the idea, adding that he believed British instinct would likely be against them. Parliament will play an important role in whether Covid-status certificates will be able to go ahead, with the government stating that they will ensure appropriate parliamentary scrutiny, and that interim findings from the Covid-status certification review will be presented to MPs later this month. But for now, it seems likely that dozens of MPs will oppose the plan if put to a vote. | Covid-status certificates could be used to reopen the UK economy. A broad coalition of MPs from opposing parties strongly reject the idea of Covid certificates or passports. The certificates would record whether someone has been vaccinated, has had a recent negative test, or has natural immunity. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/05/what-are-covid-status-certificates-and-how-might-they-work | 0.370579 |
Whos the best Jags first-round pick of the last decade? | Despite Jacksonvilles struggles since 2010 (the team has only had one winning season in that span), it has actually drafted fairly well. Under former general manager Dave Caldwell, the team landed some great value picks in the middle rounds like receiver Allen Robinson and center Brandon Linder. However, when it came to first-round picks, the team was not very consistent. Obviously, the pre-Caldwell picks of Blaine Gabbert and Justin Blackmon were regrettable, but Caldwell also used first-rounders on Luke Joeckel, Blake Bortles and Taven Bryan. None of those players panned out (though Bryan still has time to turn things around). And unfortunately for the Jaguars, their best first-round pick since 2010, according to Bleacher Report, is no longer on the roster. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was a home run draft pick by the Jags, and his first three seasons with the team were quite exciting. But his relationship with the front office soured in 2019, and it culminated in him being traded to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks. Its tempting to give edge-rusher Josh Allen the nod here. The seventh pick in last years draft had a fine rookie season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, tallying 10.5 sacks. That rookie year was a big part of why the Jaguars traded Calais Campbellhis replacement is already on the team. But even though cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no longer with the Jags after they traded him during the 2019 season, the 25-year-old has to be the guy here. After being drafted fifth overall in 2016, Ramsey rapidly developed a reputation as one of the NFLs best cornerbacks. Hes the epitome of a player whose stats dont tell the whole story, because his numbers are depressed by the fact that opposing quarterbacks often just avoid throwing toward him. On some level the Jaguars are no doubt bummed that both corners from the teams Pick-Fil-A secondary have been traded, but in Ramseys case, at least the pair of first-rounders Jacksonville received from the Los Angeles Rams softened the blow. Story continues Jacksonville certainly got good value in return for Ramsey, but whether the trade was worth it depends on how KLavon Chaisson (who they used one of the Rams picks on last season) and whoever the team selects at No. 25 this year pan out. Regardless, its not a great sign when your best first-round pick from the last decade moved on to a different team so early in his career. Jags fans will hope this new regime can hold onto talented players better than the last one. | Jalen Ramsey was the Jaguars' best first-round pick since 2010. The cornerback was traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2019 season. | bart | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/best-jags-first-round-pick-183757430.html?src=rss | 0.738291 |
Whos the best Jags first-round pick of the last decade? | Despite Jacksonvilles struggles since 2010 (the team has only had one winning season in that span), it has actually drafted fairly well. Under former general manager Dave Caldwell, the team landed some great value picks in the middle rounds like receiver Allen Robinson and center Brandon Linder. However, when it came to first-round picks, the team was not very consistent. Obviously, the pre-Caldwell picks of Blaine Gabbert and Justin Blackmon were regrettable, but Caldwell also used first-rounders on Luke Joeckel, Blake Bortles and Taven Bryan. None of those players panned out (though Bryan still has time to turn things around). And unfortunately for the Jaguars, their best first-round pick since 2010, according to Bleacher Report, is no longer on the roster. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was a home run draft pick by the Jags, and his first three seasons with the team were quite exciting. But his relationship with the front office soured in 2019, and it culminated in him being traded to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks. Its tempting to give edge-rusher Josh Allen the nod here. The seventh pick in last years draft had a fine rookie season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, tallying 10.5 sacks. That rookie year was a big part of why the Jaguars traded Calais Campbellhis replacement is already on the team. But even though cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no longer with the Jags after they traded him during the 2019 season, the 25-year-old has to be the guy here. After being drafted fifth overall in 2016, Ramsey rapidly developed a reputation as one of the NFLs best cornerbacks. Hes the epitome of a player whose stats dont tell the whole story, because his numbers are depressed by the fact that opposing quarterbacks often just avoid throwing toward him. On some level the Jaguars are no doubt bummed that both corners from the teams Pick-Fil-A secondary have been traded, but in Ramseys case, at least the pair of first-rounders Jacksonville received from the Los Angeles Rams softened the blow. Story continues Jacksonville certainly got good value in return for Ramsey, but whether the trade was worth it depends on how KLavon Chaisson (who they used one of the Rams picks on last season) and whoever the team selects at No. 25 this year pan out. Regardless, its not a great sign when your best first-round pick from the last decade moved on to a different team so early in his career. Jags fans will hope this new regime can hold onto talented players better than the last one. | Jalen Ramsey was the Jaguars' best first-round pick since 2010. The cornerback was traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2019 season. Josh Allen was the team's best pick in last year's draft. | bart | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/best-jags-first-round-pick-183757430.html?src=rss | 0.766427 |
Whos the best Jags first-round pick of the last decade? | Despite Jacksonvilles struggles since 2010 (the team has only had one winning season in that span), it has actually drafted fairly well. Under former general manager Dave Caldwell, the team landed some great value picks in the middle rounds like receiver Allen Robinson and center Brandon Linder. However, when it came to first-round picks, the team was not very consistent. Obviously, the pre-Caldwell picks of Blaine Gabbert and Justin Blackmon were regrettable, but Caldwell also used first-rounders on Luke Joeckel, Blake Bortles and Taven Bryan. None of those players panned out (though Bryan still has time to turn things around). And unfortunately for the Jaguars, their best first-round pick since 2010, according to Bleacher Report, is no longer on the roster. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey was a home run draft pick by the Jags, and his first three seasons with the team were quite exciting. But his relationship with the front office soured in 2019, and it culminated in him being traded to the Los Angeles Rams for two first-round picks. Its tempting to give edge-rusher Josh Allen the nod here. The seventh pick in last years draft had a fine rookie season for the Jacksonville Jaguars, tallying 10.5 sacks. That rookie year was a big part of why the Jaguars traded Calais Campbellhis replacement is already on the team. But even though cornerback Jalen Ramsey is no longer with the Jags after they traded him during the 2019 season, the 25-year-old has to be the guy here. After being drafted fifth overall in 2016, Ramsey rapidly developed a reputation as one of the NFLs best cornerbacks. Hes the epitome of a player whose stats dont tell the whole story, because his numbers are depressed by the fact that opposing quarterbacks often just avoid throwing toward him. On some level the Jaguars are no doubt bummed that both corners from the teams Pick-Fil-A secondary have been traded, but in Ramseys case, at least the pair of first-rounders Jacksonville received from the Los Angeles Rams softened the blow. Story continues Jacksonville certainly got good value in return for Ramsey, but whether the trade was worth it depends on how KLavon Chaisson (who they used one of the Rams picks on last season) and whoever the team selects at No. 25 this year pan out. Regardless, its not a great sign when your best first-round pick from the last decade moved on to a different team so early in his career. Jags fans will hope this new regime can hold onto talented players better than the last one. | Jalen Ramsey was the Jaguars' best first-round pick since 2010. The cornerback was traded to the Los Angeles Rams during the 2019 season. Josh Allen was the team's best pick in last year's draft. The Jaguars have only had one winning season in that time. | bart | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/best-jags-first-round-pick-183757430.html?src=rss | 0.78004 |
Could the Panthers Sam Darnold trade bring Teddy Bridgewater back to the Saints? | Bang. Another domino has fallen on the 2021 offseason, with the Carolina Panthers making a trade for embattled New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold; ESPNs Adam Schefter first reported details of the agreement, which sent draft picks in 2021 and 2022 from Carolina in exchange for Darnold. Beyond the immediate repercussions Darnold is expected to be the Panthers new starting quarterback, meaning hell see the Saints twice this season this raises questions about his former teammate Teddy Bridgewater, who briefly wore green with him in New York before the Saints acquired him in their own trade. Bridgewaters 15-game stint as Carolinas starter in 2020 was uninspiring, and he struggled to help one of the NFLs worst rosters punch above its weight class. A change seemed inevitable, and with options thinning out in the draft, the Panthers instead brought in the 23-year old Darnold. Maybe, but not in a trade: any team that acquires Bridgewater will have to pay his $17 million base salary, which is well outside the Saints budget, to say nothing of how rare a deal between division rivals is these days. Its possible he stays in Carolina to compete with Darnold (again) for the starting gig, but that feels unlikely. The Panthers can save more than $7.9 million by releasing Bridgewater after June 1, so its at least in their financial interest to move on. The Saints are set up for a training camp battle between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, with Trevor Siemian rounding the depth chart. Theyve preferred to roster three quarterbacks in recent years to free up Hills multi-dimensional role, and Bridgewaters time in New Orleans helped sell Winston on his own decision to wear black and gold. Adding another quarterback to the mix makes sense, if nothing else to make Siemian fight for his spot on the roster. Both sides parted amicably when he signed with the Panthers, and there was a time when he was seen as a potential Drew Brees replacement. Sean Payton discussed each of his quarterbacks under Brees in an interview with the MMQBs Albert Breer, including Bridgewater, whom he praised for modeling Brees work ethic and commitment to mastering the sport. Story continues The most important thing is leading this team, leading the offense to scores protecting the football and scoring, Payton said. There are certain commandments that we think are real important. Both [Winston and Hill] have shown great leadership skills. Both of them have been very unselfish. Its been a really good room here for a while, even back when Teddy was in the room. The rest of it will take care of itself. Obviously, its on us to give these guys the best stuff that we feel like they can execute and allow them to play. You just have to wonder whether Bridgewater could reach an agreement with the Saints. it might seem far-fetched. But, hey. You never know what tomorrow brings in the NFL. Maybe theres a scenario where Bridgewater becomes available and the Saints hurry to bring him back to New Orleans as a veteran starter who, just like the options already in the building, knows the system well and has won games in it. One things certain: it would be a great story. | The Carolina Panthers made a trade for the New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. The move raises questions about Teddy Bridgewater's future with the Saints. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/could-panthers-sam-darnold-trade-202925474.html?src=rss | 0.136678 |
Could the Panthers Sam Darnold trade bring Teddy Bridgewater back to the Saints? | Bang. Another domino has fallen on the 2021 offseason, with the Carolina Panthers making a trade for embattled New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold; ESPNs Adam Schefter first reported details of the agreement, which sent draft picks in 2021 and 2022 from Carolina in exchange for Darnold. Beyond the immediate repercussions Darnold is expected to be the Panthers new starting quarterback, meaning hell see the Saints twice this season this raises questions about his former teammate Teddy Bridgewater, who briefly wore green with him in New York before the Saints acquired him in their own trade. Bridgewaters 15-game stint as Carolinas starter in 2020 was uninspiring, and he struggled to help one of the NFLs worst rosters punch above its weight class. A change seemed inevitable, and with options thinning out in the draft, the Panthers instead brought in the 23-year old Darnold. Maybe, but not in a trade: any team that acquires Bridgewater will have to pay his $17 million base salary, which is well outside the Saints budget, to say nothing of how rare a deal between division rivals is these days. Its possible he stays in Carolina to compete with Darnold (again) for the starting gig, but that feels unlikely. The Panthers can save more than $7.9 million by releasing Bridgewater after June 1, so its at least in their financial interest to move on. The Saints are set up for a training camp battle between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, with Trevor Siemian rounding the depth chart. Theyve preferred to roster three quarterbacks in recent years to free up Hills multi-dimensional role, and Bridgewaters time in New Orleans helped sell Winston on his own decision to wear black and gold. Adding another quarterback to the mix makes sense, if nothing else to make Siemian fight for his spot on the roster. Both sides parted amicably when he signed with the Panthers, and there was a time when he was seen as a potential Drew Brees replacement. Sean Payton discussed each of his quarterbacks under Brees in an interview with the MMQBs Albert Breer, including Bridgewater, whom he praised for modeling Brees work ethic and commitment to mastering the sport. Story continues The most important thing is leading this team, leading the offense to scores protecting the football and scoring, Payton said. There are certain commandments that we think are real important. Both [Winston and Hill] have shown great leadership skills. Both of them have been very unselfish. Its been a really good room here for a while, even back when Teddy was in the room. The rest of it will take care of itself. Obviously, its on us to give these guys the best stuff that we feel like they can execute and allow them to play. You just have to wonder whether Bridgewater could reach an agreement with the Saints. it might seem far-fetched. But, hey. You never know what tomorrow brings in the NFL. Maybe theres a scenario where Bridgewater becomes available and the Saints hurry to bring him back to New Orleans as a veteran starter who, just like the options already in the building, knows the system well and has won games in it. One things certain: it would be a great story. | The Carolina Panthers made a trade for the New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. This raises questions about Teddy Bridgewater, who briefly wore green with the Jets before the Saints acquired him in their own trade. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/could-panthers-sam-darnold-trade-202925474.html?src=rss | 0.144393 |
Could the Panthers Sam Darnold trade bring Teddy Bridgewater back to the Saints? | Bang. Another domino has fallen on the 2021 offseason, with the Carolina Panthers making a trade for embattled New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold; ESPNs Adam Schefter first reported details of the agreement, which sent draft picks in 2021 and 2022 from Carolina in exchange for Darnold. Beyond the immediate repercussions Darnold is expected to be the Panthers new starting quarterback, meaning hell see the Saints twice this season this raises questions about his former teammate Teddy Bridgewater, who briefly wore green with him in New York before the Saints acquired him in their own trade. Bridgewaters 15-game stint as Carolinas starter in 2020 was uninspiring, and he struggled to help one of the NFLs worst rosters punch above its weight class. A change seemed inevitable, and with options thinning out in the draft, the Panthers instead brought in the 23-year old Darnold. Maybe, but not in a trade: any team that acquires Bridgewater will have to pay his $17 million base salary, which is well outside the Saints budget, to say nothing of how rare a deal between division rivals is these days. Its possible he stays in Carolina to compete with Darnold (again) for the starting gig, but that feels unlikely. The Panthers can save more than $7.9 million by releasing Bridgewater after June 1, so its at least in their financial interest to move on. The Saints are set up for a training camp battle between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, with Trevor Siemian rounding the depth chart. Theyve preferred to roster three quarterbacks in recent years to free up Hills multi-dimensional role, and Bridgewaters time in New Orleans helped sell Winston on his own decision to wear black and gold. Adding another quarterback to the mix makes sense, if nothing else to make Siemian fight for his spot on the roster. Both sides parted amicably when he signed with the Panthers, and there was a time when he was seen as a potential Drew Brees replacement. Sean Payton discussed each of his quarterbacks under Brees in an interview with the MMQBs Albert Breer, including Bridgewater, whom he praised for modeling Brees work ethic and commitment to mastering the sport. Story continues The most important thing is leading this team, leading the offense to scores protecting the football and scoring, Payton said. There are certain commandments that we think are real important. Both [Winston and Hill] have shown great leadership skills. Both of them have been very unselfish. Its been a really good room here for a while, even back when Teddy was in the room. The rest of it will take care of itself. Obviously, its on us to give these guys the best stuff that we feel like they can execute and allow them to play. You just have to wonder whether Bridgewater could reach an agreement with the Saints. it might seem far-fetched. But, hey. You never know what tomorrow brings in the NFL. Maybe theres a scenario where Bridgewater becomes available and the Saints hurry to bring him back to New Orleans as a veteran starter who, just like the options already in the building, knows the system well and has won games in it. One things certain: it would be a great story. | The Panthers have traded for New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. It raises questions about former teammate Teddy Bridgewater, who briefly wore green with him in New York before the Saints acquired him in their own trade. The Saints are set up for a training camp battle between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, with Trevor Siemian rounding the depth chart. | pegasus | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/could-panthers-sam-darnold-trade-202925474.html?src=rss | 0.232066 |
Are the Eagles 'in the driver's seat' for Russell Wilson if the Seahawks part with him? | originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest Barring a massive change in the three-plus weeks leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, it seems likely that Russell Wilson will stay with the Seattle Seahawks. While there was some discord between the two sides this offseason, the Seahawks certainly want to keep their franchise quarterback, and they've done a lot to surround Wilson with weapons that should make his life easier. Meanwhile, Wilson has expressed a desire to stay with Seattle but has indicated that he would move on if things can't work out. As such, it's anyone's guess as to whether or not Wilson will be with Seattle long-term or if ideological differences between him, Pete Carroll, and the Seahawks front office will break up this nearly decade-long partnership. Even with speculation dying down (comparatively) about a Wilson trade in 2021, there are still some looking ahead to a potential Wilson sweepstakes in 2022. And if Wilson becomes available in the future, one NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for him. All theyre doing is stockpiling picks for next year, so they can get weapons for Jalen Hurts or acquire one of the top two overall picks to draft a quarterback, an exec said of the Eagles, per Mike Sando of The Athletic. And I would put Philly in the drivers seat for Russell Wilson next year if Seattle moves him. That would have Howie Roseman written all over it. An NFL executive per Mike Sando The Eagles did pick up some extra draft capital by trading down with the Miami Dolphins from the No. 6 to No. 12 spot in the 2021 NFL Draft. They also will have an extra first or second-round pick that they acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the Carson Wentz trade. So, hypothetically, the Eagles could make a play for Wilson. That said, there are some major questions about any potential deal. If things go well for him in Seattle this year, the answer would be a resounding no. Second, the Eagles aren't on the list of four teams that Wilson would prefer to be traded to. Since Wilson is armed with a no-trade clause, he would ultimately get to decide where he goes, and it's unclear if he would want to join the Eagles. Considering the problems that the Eagles had blocking last year, he might be scared off from joining them. Granted, they dealt with a lot of injuries, but Wilson would probably want to go to a team with a relatively established offensive line. While the Eagles may have the resources to get a Wilson trade done, there would be many obstacles to getting it done. And at this point, it's not something that would really be in consideration until 2022, unless Wilson demands a trade. For now, Seahawks fans can rest easy. It doesn't seem like Wilson is going to be traded any time soon. | It seems likely that Russell Wilson will stay with the Seattle Seahawks. An NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for him in 2022. | pegasus | 0 | https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-drivers-seat-russell-wilson-201459845.html?src=rss | 0.286434 |
Are the Eagles 'in the driver's seat' for Russell Wilson if the Seahawks part with him? | originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest Barring a massive change in the three-plus weeks leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, it seems likely that Russell Wilson will stay with the Seattle Seahawks. While there was some discord between the two sides this offseason, the Seahawks certainly want to keep their franchise quarterback, and they've done a lot to surround Wilson with weapons that should make his life easier. Meanwhile, Wilson has expressed a desire to stay with Seattle but has indicated that he would move on if things can't work out. As such, it's anyone's guess as to whether or not Wilson will be with Seattle long-term or if ideological differences between him, Pete Carroll, and the Seahawks front office will break up this nearly decade-long partnership. Even with speculation dying down (comparatively) about a Wilson trade in 2021, there are still some looking ahead to a potential Wilson sweepstakes in 2022. And if Wilson becomes available in the future, one NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for him. All theyre doing is stockpiling picks for next year, so they can get weapons for Jalen Hurts or acquire one of the top two overall picks to draft a quarterback, an exec said of the Eagles, per Mike Sando of The Athletic. And I would put Philly in the drivers seat for Russell Wilson next year if Seattle moves him. That would have Howie Roseman written all over it. An NFL executive per Mike Sando The Eagles did pick up some extra draft capital by trading down with the Miami Dolphins from the No. 6 to No. 12 spot in the 2021 NFL Draft. They also will have an extra first or second-round pick that they acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the Carson Wentz trade. So, hypothetically, the Eagles could make a play for Wilson. That said, there are some major questions about any potential deal. If things go well for him in Seattle this year, the answer would be a resounding no. Second, the Eagles aren't on the list of four teams that Wilson would prefer to be traded to. Since Wilson is armed with a no-trade clause, he would ultimately get to decide where he goes, and it's unclear if he would want to join the Eagles. Considering the problems that the Eagles had blocking last year, he might be scared off from joining them. Granted, they dealt with a lot of injuries, but Wilson would probably want to go to a team with a relatively established offensive line. While the Eagles may have the resources to get a Wilson trade done, there would be many obstacles to getting it done. And at this point, it's not something that would really be in consideration until 2022, unless Wilson demands a trade. For now, Seahawks fans can rest easy. It doesn't seem like Wilson is going to be traded any time soon. | It seems likely that Russell Wilson will stay with the Seattle Seahawks. An NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for him in 2022. It's unclear if Wilson would want to join the Eagles since he has a no-trade clause. | pegasus | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-drivers-seat-russell-wilson-201459845.html?src=rss | 0.311134 |
Are the Eagles 'in the driver's seat' for Russell Wilson if the Seahawks part with him? | originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest Barring a massive change in the three-plus weeks leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft, it seems likely that Russell Wilson will stay with the Seattle Seahawks. While there was some discord between the two sides this offseason, the Seahawks certainly want to keep their franchise quarterback, and they've done a lot to surround Wilson with weapons that should make his life easier. Meanwhile, Wilson has expressed a desire to stay with Seattle but has indicated that he would move on if things can't work out. As such, it's anyone's guess as to whether or not Wilson will be with Seattle long-term or if ideological differences between him, Pete Carroll, and the Seahawks front office will break up this nearly decade-long partnership. Even with speculation dying down (comparatively) about a Wilson trade in 2021, there are still some looking ahead to a potential Wilson sweepstakes in 2022. And if Wilson becomes available in the future, one NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for him. All theyre doing is stockpiling picks for next year, so they can get weapons for Jalen Hurts or acquire one of the top two overall picks to draft a quarterback, an exec said of the Eagles, per Mike Sando of The Athletic. And I would put Philly in the drivers seat for Russell Wilson next year if Seattle moves him. That would have Howie Roseman written all over it. An NFL executive per Mike Sando The Eagles did pick up some extra draft capital by trading down with the Miami Dolphins from the No. 6 to No. 12 spot in the 2021 NFL Draft. They also will have an extra first or second-round pick that they acquired from the Indianapolis Colts in the Carson Wentz trade. So, hypothetically, the Eagles could make a play for Wilson. That said, there are some major questions about any potential deal. If things go well for him in Seattle this year, the answer would be a resounding no. Second, the Eagles aren't on the list of four teams that Wilson would prefer to be traded to. Since Wilson is armed with a no-trade clause, he would ultimately get to decide where he goes, and it's unclear if he would want to join the Eagles. Considering the problems that the Eagles had blocking last year, he might be scared off from joining them. Granted, they dealt with a lot of injuries, but Wilson would probably want to go to a team with a relatively established offensive line. While the Eagles may have the resources to get a Wilson trade done, there would be many obstacles to getting it done. And at this point, it's not something that would really be in consideration until 2022, unless Wilson demands a trade. For now, Seahawks fans can rest easy. It doesn't seem like Wilson is going to be traded any time soon. | One NFL executive thinks the Philadelphia Eagles could be an option for Russell Wilson if he becomes available in the future. Wilson has said that he would move on if things can't work out with the Seattle Seahawks. The Eagles may have the resources to get a Wilson trade done, but there are many obstacles to getting it done. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://sports.yahoo.com/eagles-drivers-seat-russell-wilson-201459845.html?src=rss | 0.366196 |
Who is throwing Texas Rangers' first pitch after Greg Abbott declined the honor? | Gov. Greg Abbott won't be on the field during the Texas Rangers' home opener Monday. In a letter, Abbott declined the team's invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He said his decision was based on Major League Baseball's choice to pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta to protest Georgia's new election law. Abbott complained that the league was pushing a "false political narrative" by criticizing the Georgia law as a voter suppression effort. In Texas, Abbott and fellow Republicans are pushing for stiffer criminal penalties for election fraud, increasing vote-by-mail restrictions and requirements, and banning drive-thru voting and 24-hour polling places. Abbott's absence on the mound ahead of the game means first pitch duties will fall to a fifth-grade science teacher from Arlington. Audrey Simmons, who teaches at Dunn Elementary, was among several "frontline heroes" who were originally chosen by the team to accompany the governor to the mound. Rangers spokesman John Blake said Simmons will throw the pitch in the governor's absence. The Rangers plan to honor frontline workers like teachers, hospital workers, first responders, grocery store workers and military service members throughout April. | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declined the team's invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. A fifth-grade science teacher from Arlington will throw the pitch in Abbott's absence. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/04/05/texas-rangers-first-pitch-greg-abbot-governor-texas-teacher-audrey-simmons/7095833002/ | 0.124851 |
Who is throwing Texas Rangers' first pitch after Greg Abbott declined the honor? | Gov. Greg Abbott won't be on the field during the Texas Rangers' home opener Monday. In a letter, Abbott declined the team's invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He said his decision was based on Major League Baseball's choice to pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta to protest Georgia's new election law. Abbott complained that the league was pushing a "false political narrative" by criticizing the Georgia law as a voter suppression effort. In Texas, Abbott and fellow Republicans are pushing for stiffer criminal penalties for election fraud, increasing vote-by-mail restrictions and requirements, and banning drive-thru voting and 24-hour polling places. Abbott's absence on the mound ahead of the game means first pitch duties will fall to a fifth-grade science teacher from Arlington. Audrey Simmons, who teaches at Dunn Elementary, was among several "frontline heroes" who were originally chosen by the team to accompany the governor to the mound. Rangers spokesman John Blake said Simmons will throw the pitch in the governor's absence. The Rangers plan to honor frontline workers like teachers, hospital workers, first responders, grocery store workers and military service members throughout April. | Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declined the team's invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Abbott said his decision was based on Major League Baseball's choice to pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta to protest Georgia's new election law. A fifth-grade science teacher will throw the pitch in Abbott's absence. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/04/05/texas-rangers-first-pitch-greg-abbot-governor-texas-teacher-audrey-simmons/7095833002/ | 0.106984 |
What happened to SF bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree? | In March of 1991, a single queen palm tree was planted at 22nd and Guerrero, and a cozy neighborhood bar was given its name: Lone Palm. Thirty years later, the bar's namesake reached the end of its natural life: this weekend, the tree was cut down. Photos of the chopped down palm began to circulate on Twitter, and Lone Palm fans reacted with shock and horror. But as it turns out, there was a good reason behind the tree's removal. "Right when COVID struck, literally March of last year, I was told that [the tree] was so full of fungus that it had to go. And my first reaction was just like, oh my God, that too?" said Lone Palm owner Jane Seabrook. She kept the tree looking decent over the past year with frequent trims of hanging fronds something that used to only be necessary every 10 months or so now became an every two or three month-affair. "I was trying to buy time on the palm tree because I didn't think emotionally I could handle it," said Seabrook. "I mean, literally I was like, this is just not a good sign." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE However, with each tree haircut costing upwards of $300, Seabrook slowly realized this expensive upkeep wasn't sustainable for her already struggling business. And then, there was the question of safety. "It becomes dangerous because ... the fronds are very heavy and when you have it so diseased, it couldn't hold them," said Seabrook. "And so it was really a threat that it was going to fall and hurt somebody." The property manager also was concerned that the tree might fall down on a building, she added, and she was particularly worried about Lone Palm patrons dining on the sidewalk beneath the dying palm. It was time to say goodbye, but it wasn't going to be easy Lone Palm's identity and Seabrook's own family history is wrapped up in this tree. "My daughter's first walk was on Easter Sunday of 1999, and we took her from our Mission home to the Lone Palm," she recalled. "She cried her eyes out and said, 'That tree's been part of my whole life!'" Seabrook says she's been crying her eyes out, too, but that she's starting to view the tree's removal and soon-to-be replacement as a "Phoenix rising." "This is a heartbreaking thing that we've had to go through," she said. "But the good side is that, if I can afford it, we're going to end up with a beautiful six foot tree as we started with 30 years ago. And it is sort of a rebirth to all of us anyway, and this tree is not going to threaten anybody and we're going to keep it beautiful." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE The other bright side to this is that a new, shorter tree will actually frame the front of the bar, as the old tree used to before it became so huge that it rose far above the "Lone Palm" sign. However, new palm trees are expensive ("a couple thousand dollars," estimated Seabrook), so Seabrook is asking for contributions on the Lone Palm's GoFundMe to support the purchase of a new namesake for the bar. "Sometimes progress looks like destruction," said Seabrook. "Ultimately, we hope to all gather around the new palm tree, and we'll always keep the other palm tree in our hearts." | San Francisco bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree was cut down this weekend. The tree was diseased and expensive to maintain. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/What-happened-to-SF-bar-Lone-Palm-iconic-palm-tree-16078152.php | 0.478121 |
What happened to SF bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree? | In March of 1991, a single queen palm tree was planted at 22nd and Guerrero, and a cozy neighborhood bar was given its name: Lone Palm. Thirty years later, the bar's namesake reached the end of its natural life: this weekend, the tree was cut down. Photos of the chopped down palm began to circulate on Twitter, and Lone Palm fans reacted with shock and horror. But as it turns out, there was a good reason behind the tree's removal. "Right when COVID struck, literally March of last year, I was told that [the tree] was so full of fungus that it had to go. And my first reaction was just like, oh my God, that too?" said Lone Palm owner Jane Seabrook. She kept the tree looking decent over the past year with frequent trims of hanging fronds something that used to only be necessary every 10 months or so now became an every two or three month-affair. "I was trying to buy time on the palm tree because I didn't think emotionally I could handle it," said Seabrook. "I mean, literally I was like, this is just not a good sign." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE However, with each tree haircut costing upwards of $300, Seabrook slowly realized this expensive upkeep wasn't sustainable for her already struggling business. And then, there was the question of safety. "It becomes dangerous because ... the fronds are very heavy and when you have it so diseased, it couldn't hold them," said Seabrook. "And so it was really a threat that it was going to fall and hurt somebody." The property manager also was concerned that the tree might fall down on a building, she added, and she was particularly worried about Lone Palm patrons dining on the sidewalk beneath the dying palm. It was time to say goodbye, but it wasn't going to be easy Lone Palm's identity and Seabrook's own family history is wrapped up in this tree. "My daughter's first walk was on Easter Sunday of 1999, and we took her from our Mission home to the Lone Palm," she recalled. "She cried her eyes out and said, 'That tree's been part of my whole life!'" Seabrook says she's been crying her eyes out, too, but that she's starting to view the tree's removal and soon-to-be replacement as a "Phoenix rising." "This is a heartbreaking thing that we've had to go through," she said. "But the good side is that, if I can afford it, we're going to end up with a beautiful six foot tree as we started with 30 years ago. And it is sort of a rebirth to all of us anyway, and this tree is not going to threaten anybody and we're going to keep it beautiful." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE The other bright side to this is that a new, shorter tree will actually frame the front of the bar, as the old tree used to before it became so huge that it rose far above the "Lone Palm" sign. However, new palm trees are expensive ("a couple thousand dollars," estimated Seabrook), so Seabrook is asking for contributions on the Lone Palm's GoFundMe to support the purchase of a new namesake for the bar. "Sometimes progress looks like destruction," said Seabrook. "Ultimately, we hope to all gather around the new palm tree, and we'll always keep the other palm tree in our hearts." | San Francisco bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree was cut down this weekend. The tree was diseased and expensive to maintain. A new, shorter tree will be planted in its place. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/What-happened-to-SF-bar-Lone-Palm-iconic-palm-tree-16078152.php | 0.606168 |
What happened to SF bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree? | In March of 1991, a single queen palm tree was planted at 22nd and Guerrero, and a cozy neighborhood bar was given its name: Lone Palm. Thirty years later, the bar's namesake reached the end of its natural life: this weekend, the tree was cut down. Photos of the chopped down palm began to circulate on Twitter, and Lone Palm fans reacted with shock and horror. But as it turns out, there was a good reason behind the tree's removal. "Right when COVID struck, literally March of last year, I was told that [the tree] was so full of fungus that it had to go. And my first reaction was just like, oh my God, that too?" said Lone Palm owner Jane Seabrook. She kept the tree looking decent over the past year with frequent trims of hanging fronds something that used to only be necessary every 10 months or so now became an every two or three month-affair. "I was trying to buy time on the palm tree because I didn't think emotionally I could handle it," said Seabrook. "I mean, literally I was like, this is just not a good sign." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE However, with each tree haircut costing upwards of $300, Seabrook slowly realized this expensive upkeep wasn't sustainable for her already struggling business. And then, there was the question of safety. "It becomes dangerous because ... the fronds are very heavy and when you have it so diseased, it couldn't hold them," said Seabrook. "And so it was really a threat that it was going to fall and hurt somebody." The property manager also was concerned that the tree might fall down on a building, she added, and she was particularly worried about Lone Palm patrons dining on the sidewalk beneath the dying palm. It was time to say goodbye, but it wasn't going to be easy Lone Palm's identity and Seabrook's own family history is wrapped up in this tree. "My daughter's first walk was on Easter Sunday of 1999, and we took her from our Mission home to the Lone Palm," she recalled. "She cried her eyes out and said, 'That tree's been part of my whole life!'" Seabrook says she's been crying her eyes out, too, but that she's starting to view the tree's removal and soon-to-be replacement as a "Phoenix rising." "This is a heartbreaking thing that we've had to go through," she said. "But the good side is that, if I can afford it, we're going to end up with a beautiful six foot tree as we started with 30 years ago. And it is sort of a rebirth to all of us anyway, and this tree is not going to threaten anybody and we're going to keep it beautiful." Camille Cohen/Special to SFGATE The other bright side to this is that a new, shorter tree will actually frame the front of the bar, as the old tree used to before it became so huge that it rose far above the "Lone Palm" sign. However, new palm trees are expensive ("a couple thousand dollars," estimated Seabrook), so Seabrook is asking for contributions on the Lone Palm's GoFundMe to support the purchase of a new namesake for the bar. "Sometimes progress looks like destruction," said Seabrook. "Ultimately, we hope to all gather around the new palm tree, and we'll always keep the other palm tree in our hearts." | San Francisco bar Lone Palm's iconic palm tree was cut down this weekend. The tree was diseased and expensive to maintain. A new, shorter tree will be planted in its place, but it will cost $2,000 to replace the old tree. The new tree will frame the front of the bar, as it used to. | ctrlsum | 2 | https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/What-happened-to-SF-bar-Lone-Palm-iconic-palm-tree-16078152.php | 0.742618 |
What is Noom and is it worth it? | When I started Noom, I wasn't convinced it'd do much. I'm skeptical about weight loss programsespecially ones that claim not to be "lifestyles." Noom claims to be the last weight-loss program youll ever need. Fat chance. Well, I kind of ate my words. I stand by my belief that Noom is a weight loss program at its core, and not a lifestyle that everyone can maintain. But I do understand where the sentiment comes from. The core of Noom is educating yourself on your own behaviors. And so far, it's worked for me. Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach to help you lose weight and keep it off by changing your habits, thought patterns, and behaviors. The premise of Noom is to change not just how you eat, but how you think about eating. It tries to reinforce that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to be patient while working the program. Youll also need to form a lot of healthy habits. One of Nooms core practices is incorporating habits into your daily life to keep you on track after you've completed the program. For example, on Noom, youll track your daily food, water, and activity intake, as well as your weight. I honestly panicked when I realized I had to weigh myself every day and put off starting for two weeks just because of it. Around that time, I reached out to my therapist to let her know how I was feeling to keep her in the loop in case I felt triggered by my weight. Once I got over the hurdle, daily weigh-ins became routine. I've had a successful first month, so that has helped me overcome my fear of the scale. I'm sure I'll be singing another tune when I hit my first plateau, but that's also why I'm trying to be cognizant of my feelings and talk them out as I go. Having that support helps. Noom Before you even officially sign up for Noom, youll be asked a series of questions, which includes: Your age Your height Your weight Your goal weight What youre looking to lose weight for (an upcoming event or a health concern) Your current eating habits All of those will be asked over the course of a 15-minute survey. Noom will assess your habits and behaviors, then predict a timeline in which they can help you achieve your goal. Nooms timeline is meant for sustained success after youve lost the weight and to avoid bouncing back after. Per its website, Noom uses behavioral therapy to help you achieve sustained weight loss. That sounded gimmicky to me, and normally would have turned me off until I actually started my program. Im not going to be like the women in Noom commercials claiming to feel smarter after finishing Noom, but I understand what they mean now that Ive tried it. Essentially, you take mini-lessons every day and quizzes based on the lessons as you go. Noom teaches you to form healthy habits with what you eat, while trying to instill a healthier relationship with food by avoiding labels that could diverge you from your path. Example: In Noom 201 lessons, you learn about why you shouldnt label any foods as bad, because you'll then feel bad if you eat them while youre trying to diet. I found that an effective tactic, as I dont want to put negative labels on things I love and want to continue eating. Instead, Noom color codes food (more on that later) and offers ways to incorporate all food colors into your daily food consumption. Outside of the lessons and quizzes, Noom also has a Goals Specialist that will message you daily when you first start. Your Specialist works with you to target your exact goals and help you work on areas that have been troublesome for you in the past. You can test out Noom for only $0.50 for seven days. While they suggest using it for at least two weeks to really review the program, I think seven days is enough to tell if the program is right for you. After seven-day trial, your card will be charged the full monthly amount of $59. Since Noom is meant to achieve a long-term goal and not a quick "fix," Id suggest opting for the annual plan, which is $199 (around $16/month), otherwise, $59 will add up quickly. There is also a 5-month plan for $149, which might fit some schedules better than an annual plan, though you can do the cost-benefit analysis there yourself. Stop Dieting. Get life-long results. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers The answer is yes and no. Yes, you will need to diet on Noom, but Noom is not the diet. To be clear, Noom does not tell you to diet. They do not tell you to never eat ice cream. They do not tell you to never eat cookies. In fact, as I said before, they tell you the opposite. If you label cookies as bad, youre more likely to fall off the wagon and feel bad when you do eat cookies. Instead, Noom suggests eating foods that are red, like cookies, pizza, and French fries in moderation. Dont eat them every day, but if youre going to a friends birthday party, you can enjoy a small slice of cake. You dont need to eat a carrot while everyone else is having cake. While Noom isn't a diet, it is a type of dieting. You wont get a meal plan and a restrictive list of dos and donts. Instead, Noom has you track your calorie intake. Youll be budgeting calories for the day, which increases if youre active. Noom budgeted about 1,800 calories a day for me, as I was trying to slowly lose weight over a six-month period. However, on days I was very active, that budget adjusted to as high as 2,500 calories. It all varied on my daily activity levels. Noom vs. Weight Watchers The most obvious difference between Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) is that one has you count calories, while the other has you count points. To lose weight, Noom has you in a calorie deficit, which means youre eating fewer calories than you burn. WW has more of a community feeling than Noom does as well, but not without trying. Noom is newer, so the Noom family is smaller than WW. Weight Watchers has been around for decades. WW also has a history of famous faces promoting the brand, whereas Noom uses real people in advertisements to talk about how it changed their thinking and thus changed their lives. Coincidentally, my best friend joined WW while I was doing Noom, so we were able to compare the two quite a bit. When we both looked at our normal Dunkin' orders on the Noom and WW apps, we were surprised to see the differences. She would have used half her points for the day, whereas I could fit in a coffee if I cut the added sugar in half, which I already did. Dunkin adds way too much sugar for me. Noom Meal Plans Noom You can pay an additional cost for custom meal plans for Noom, though I did not. Instead, I took the lessons about food categories. When youre logging foods and learning about them in Noom, theyll fit into three categories: Red, yellow, and green. Green foods are the least calorie-dense, which is important terminology in Noom. They're mostly fruits and vegetables Yellow foods are where youll find lean proteins, like salmon and ground turkey Red foods include most foods with added sugars You can eat all three colors in a day, but the majority should be green foods, While you could eat 100g of grapes or a 100g of raisins, one will fill you up in fewer calories. That would be the grapes. Raisins are denser, with fewer nutrients and added sugars, so they wont fill you up the same way. Grapes are a green food, while the raisins are red food. You should go for the green food when you can. Now, these color labels might seem drastic, given most of us associate red with no and green with go. That isnt the case with Noom. You can eat all the green foods you want, but you can still eat some red foods every day. Ideally, green will constitute the biggest portion of your food intake, followed by yellow, then red. If you want a piece of cake but see it is a red food, you can still have a piece of cake. Youll just need to eat one normal slice, and not a huge chunk. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers My full review of Noom is too long to fit after all of this information, so Im separating that into its own article. To be succinct: For me, Noom is worth it. I lost 13 pounds in the first month. Having a real person, and not a bot, check on me daily was motivating. I also had some health concerns in February that made taking better care of myself a top priority. Noom is a dedicated process. You need to weigh in every day, you need to log all of your meals and snacks, you need to log your water intake, and you need to track your daily activity. Writing all of that down sounds like a lot of work. And, yes, it is. Losing weight isnt easy. If it were, there would not be such an intense stigma around diet culture, and there wouldnt be so many companies profiting off of trying to help people lose weight. But with Noom, I didn't feel like I was working hard with nothing to show for it. Even before I lost weight, I felt better about what I was putting in my body and I didn't feel discouraged from indulging when I did. Tracking food can be triggering for some people, and I wholeheartedly understand. It was something I needed to do, as I was abusing serving sizes. My regular bowl of cereal was three times what youre meant to eat. Dont even get me started on how much ice cream and French fries I was consuming in one sitting. I needed that accountability for myself. I could eat two days worth of calories in ice cream if you let me, but it never filled me up, so I had to eat other foods to fuel my body. Noom helped me understand the best foods to fuel myself, what foods I could indulge in, and when I should indulge. How to cancel Noom Some weight loss programs make it miserable to quit. If Noom isn't for you, or you complete your program sooner than anticipated, canceling your membership is simple. You can cancel two ways: | Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach to help you lose weight. | ctrlsum | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/what-is-noom-16072293.php | 0.572377 |
What is Noom and is it worth it? | When I started Noom, I wasn't convinced it'd do much. I'm skeptical about weight loss programsespecially ones that claim not to be "lifestyles." Noom claims to be the last weight-loss program youll ever need. Fat chance. Well, I kind of ate my words. I stand by my belief that Noom is a weight loss program at its core, and not a lifestyle that everyone can maintain. But I do understand where the sentiment comes from. The core of Noom is educating yourself on your own behaviors. And so far, it's worked for me. Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach to help you lose weight and keep it off by changing your habits, thought patterns, and behaviors. The premise of Noom is to change not just how you eat, but how you think about eating. It tries to reinforce that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to be patient while working the program. Youll also need to form a lot of healthy habits. One of Nooms core practices is incorporating habits into your daily life to keep you on track after you've completed the program. For example, on Noom, youll track your daily food, water, and activity intake, as well as your weight. I honestly panicked when I realized I had to weigh myself every day and put off starting for two weeks just because of it. Around that time, I reached out to my therapist to let her know how I was feeling to keep her in the loop in case I felt triggered by my weight. Once I got over the hurdle, daily weigh-ins became routine. I've had a successful first month, so that has helped me overcome my fear of the scale. I'm sure I'll be singing another tune when I hit my first plateau, but that's also why I'm trying to be cognizant of my feelings and talk them out as I go. Having that support helps. Noom Before you even officially sign up for Noom, youll be asked a series of questions, which includes: Your age Your height Your weight Your goal weight What youre looking to lose weight for (an upcoming event or a health concern) Your current eating habits All of those will be asked over the course of a 15-minute survey. Noom will assess your habits and behaviors, then predict a timeline in which they can help you achieve your goal. Nooms timeline is meant for sustained success after youve lost the weight and to avoid bouncing back after. Per its website, Noom uses behavioral therapy to help you achieve sustained weight loss. That sounded gimmicky to me, and normally would have turned me off until I actually started my program. Im not going to be like the women in Noom commercials claiming to feel smarter after finishing Noom, but I understand what they mean now that Ive tried it. Essentially, you take mini-lessons every day and quizzes based on the lessons as you go. Noom teaches you to form healthy habits with what you eat, while trying to instill a healthier relationship with food by avoiding labels that could diverge you from your path. Example: In Noom 201 lessons, you learn about why you shouldnt label any foods as bad, because you'll then feel bad if you eat them while youre trying to diet. I found that an effective tactic, as I dont want to put negative labels on things I love and want to continue eating. Instead, Noom color codes food (more on that later) and offers ways to incorporate all food colors into your daily food consumption. Outside of the lessons and quizzes, Noom also has a Goals Specialist that will message you daily when you first start. Your Specialist works with you to target your exact goals and help you work on areas that have been troublesome for you in the past. You can test out Noom for only $0.50 for seven days. While they suggest using it for at least two weeks to really review the program, I think seven days is enough to tell if the program is right for you. After seven-day trial, your card will be charged the full monthly amount of $59. Since Noom is meant to achieve a long-term goal and not a quick "fix," Id suggest opting for the annual plan, which is $199 (around $16/month), otherwise, $59 will add up quickly. There is also a 5-month plan for $149, which might fit some schedules better than an annual plan, though you can do the cost-benefit analysis there yourself. Stop Dieting. Get life-long results. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers The answer is yes and no. Yes, you will need to diet on Noom, but Noom is not the diet. To be clear, Noom does not tell you to diet. They do not tell you to never eat ice cream. They do not tell you to never eat cookies. In fact, as I said before, they tell you the opposite. If you label cookies as bad, youre more likely to fall off the wagon and feel bad when you do eat cookies. Instead, Noom suggests eating foods that are red, like cookies, pizza, and French fries in moderation. Dont eat them every day, but if youre going to a friends birthday party, you can enjoy a small slice of cake. You dont need to eat a carrot while everyone else is having cake. While Noom isn't a diet, it is a type of dieting. You wont get a meal plan and a restrictive list of dos and donts. Instead, Noom has you track your calorie intake. Youll be budgeting calories for the day, which increases if youre active. Noom budgeted about 1,800 calories a day for me, as I was trying to slowly lose weight over a six-month period. However, on days I was very active, that budget adjusted to as high as 2,500 calories. It all varied on my daily activity levels. Noom vs. Weight Watchers The most obvious difference between Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) is that one has you count calories, while the other has you count points. To lose weight, Noom has you in a calorie deficit, which means youre eating fewer calories than you burn. WW has more of a community feeling than Noom does as well, but not without trying. Noom is newer, so the Noom family is smaller than WW. Weight Watchers has been around for decades. WW also has a history of famous faces promoting the brand, whereas Noom uses real people in advertisements to talk about how it changed their thinking and thus changed their lives. Coincidentally, my best friend joined WW while I was doing Noom, so we were able to compare the two quite a bit. When we both looked at our normal Dunkin' orders on the Noom and WW apps, we were surprised to see the differences. She would have used half her points for the day, whereas I could fit in a coffee if I cut the added sugar in half, which I already did. Dunkin adds way too much sugar for me. Noom Meal Plans Noom You can pay an additional cost for custom meal plans for Noom, though I did not. Instead, I took the lessons about food categories. When youre logging foods and learning about them in Noom, theyll fit into three categories: Red, yellow, and green. Green foods are the least calorie-dense, which is important terminology in Noom. They're mostly fruits and vegetables Yellow foods are where youll find lean proteins, like salmon and ground turkey Red foods include most foods with added sugars You can eat all three colors in a day, but the majority should be green foods, While you could eat 100g of grapes or a 100g of raisins, one will fill you up in fewer calories. That would be the grapes. Raisins are denser, with fewer nutrients and added sugars, so they wont fill you up the same way. Grapes are a green food, while the raisins are red food. You should go for the green food when you can. Now, these color labels might seem drastic, given most of us associate red with no and green with go. That isnt the case with Noom. You can eat all the green foods you want, but you can still eat some red foods every day. Ideally, green will constitute the biggest portion of your food intake, followed by yellow, then red. If you want a piece of cake but see it is a red food, you can still have a piece of cake. Youll just need to eat one normal slice, and not a huge chunk. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers My full review of Noom is too long to fit after all of this information, so Im separating that into its own article. To be succinct: For me, Noom is worth it. I lost 13 pounds in the first month. Having a real person, and not a bot, check on me daily was motivating. I also had some health concerns in February that made taking better care of myself a top priority. Noom is a dedicated process. You need to weigh in every day, you need to log all of your meals and snacks, you need to log your water intake, and you need to track your daily activity. Writing all of that down sounds like a lot of work. And, yes, it is. Losing weight isnt easy. If it were, there would not be such an intense stigma around diet culture, and there wouldnt be so many companies profiting off of trying to help people lose weight. But with Noom, I didn't feel like I was working hard with nothing to show for it. Even before I lost weight, I felt better about what I was putting in my body and I didn't feel discouraged from indulging when I did. Tracking food can be triggering for some people, and I wholeheartedly understand. It was something I needed to do, as I was abusing serving sizes. My regular bowl of cereal was three times what youre meant to eat. Dont even get me started on how much ice cream and French fries I was consuming in one sitting. I needed that accountability for myself. I could eat two days worth of calories in ice cream if you let me, but it never filled me up, so I had to eat other foods to fuel my body. Noom helped me understand the best foods to fuel myself, what foods I could indulge in, and when I should indulge. How to cancel Noom Some weight loss programs make it miserable to quit. If Noom isn't for you, or you complete your program sooner than anticipated, canceling your membership is simple. You can cancel two ways: | Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach. You take mini-lessons every day and quizzes based on the lessons as you go. Noom uses behavioral therapy to help you achieve sustained weight loss. | pegasus | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/what-is-noom-16072293.php | 0.62023 |
What is Noom and is it worth it? | When I started Noom, I wasn't convinced it'd do much. I'm skeptical about weight loss programsespecially ones that claim not to be "lifestyles." Noom claims to be the last weight-loss program youll ever need. Fat chance. Well, I kind of ate my words. I stand by my belief that Noom is a weight loss program at its core, and not a lifestyle that everyone can maintain. But I do understand where the sentiment comes from. The core of Noom is educating yourself on your own behaviors. And so far, it's worked for me. Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach to help you lose weight and keep it off by changing your habits, thought patterns, and behaviors. The premise of Noom is to change not just how you eat, but how you think about eating. It tries to reinforce that weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to be patient while working the program. Youll also need to form a lot of healthy habits. One of Nooms core practices is incorporating habits into your daily life to keep you on track after you've completed the program. For example, on Noom, youll track your daily food, water, and activity intake, as well as your weight. I honestly panicked when I realized I had to weigh myself every day and put off starting for two weeks just because of it. Around that time, I reached out to my therapist to let her know how I was feeling to keep her in the loop in case I felt triggered by my weight. Once I got over the hurdle, daily weigh-ins became routine. I've had a successful first month, so that has helped me overcome my fear of the scale. I'm sure I'll be singing another tune when I hit my first plateau, but that's also why I'm trying to be cognizant of my feelings and talk them out as I go. Having that support helps. Noom Before you even officially sign up for Noom, youll be asked a series of questions, which includes: Your age Your height Your weight Your goal weight What youre looking to lose weight for (an upcoming event or a health concern) Your current eating habits All of those will be asked over the course of a 15-minute survey. Noom will assess your habits and behaviors, then predict a timeline in which they can help you achieve your goal. Nooms timeline is meant for sustained success after youve lost the weight and to avoid bouncing back after. Per its website, Noom uses behavioral therapy to help you achieve sustained weight loss. That sounded gimmicky to me, and normally would have turned me off until I actually started my program. Im not going to be like the women in Noom commercials claiming to feel smarter after finishing Noom, but I understand what they mean now that Ive tried it. Essentially, you take mini-lessons every day and quizzes based on the lessons as you go. Noom teaches you to form healthy habits with what you eat, while trying to instill a healthier relationship with food by avoiding labels that could diverge you from your path. Example: In Noom 201 lessons, you learn about why you shouldnt label any foods as bad, because you'll then feel bad if you eat them while youre trying to diet. I found that an effective tactic, as I dont want to put negative labels on things I love and want to continue eating. Instead, Noom color codes food (more on that later) and offers ways to incorporate all food colors into your daily food consumption. Outside of the lessons and quizzes, Noom also has a Goals Specialist that will message you daily when you first start. Your Specialist works with you to target your exact goals and help you work on areas that have been troublesome for you in the past. You can test out Noom for only $0.50 for seven days. While they suggest using it for at least two weeks to really review the program, I think seven days is enough to tell if the program is right for you. After seven-day trial, your card will be charged the full monthly amount of $59. Since Noom is meant to achieve a long-term goal and not a quick "fix," Id suggest opting for the annual plan, which is $199 (around $16/month), otherwise, $59 will add up quickly. There is also a 5-month plan for $149, which might fit some schedules better than an annual plan, though you can do the cost-benefit analysis there yourself. Stop Dieting. Get life-long results. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers The answer is yes and no. Yes, you will need to diet on Noom, but Noom is not the diet. To be clear, Noom does not tell you to diet. They do not tell you to never eat ice cream. They do not tell you to never eat cookies. In fact, as I said before, they tell you the opposite. If you label cookies as bad, youre more likely to fall off the wagon and feel bad when you do eat cookies. Instead, Noom suggests eating foods that are red, like cookies, pizza, and French fries in moderation. Dont eat them every day, but if youre going to a friends birthday party, you can enjoy a small slice of cake. You dont need to eat a carrot while everyone else is having cake. While Noom isn't a diet, it is a type of dieting. You wont get a meal plan and a restrictive list of dos and donts. Instead, Noom has you track your calorie intake. Youll be budgeting calories for the day, which increases if youre active. Noom budgeted about 1,800 calories a day for me, as I was trying to slowly lose weight over a six-month period. However, on days I was very active, that budget adjusted to as high as 2,500 calories. It all varied on my daily activity levels. Noom vs. Weight Watchers The most obvious difference between Noom and WW (formerly Weight Watchers) is that one has you count calories, while the other has you count points. To lose weight, Noom has you in a calorie deficit, which means youre eating fewer calories than you burn. WW has more of a community feeling than Noom does as well, but not without trying. Noom is newer, so the Noom family is smaller than WW. Weight Watchers has been around for decades. WW also has a history of famous faces promoting the brand, whereas Noom uses real people in advertisements to talk about how it changed their thinking and thus changed their lives. Coincidentally, my best friend joined WW while I was doing Noom, so we were able to compare the two quite a bit. When we both looked at our normal Dunkin' orders on the Noom and WW apps, we were surprised to see the differences. She would have used half her points for the day, whereas I could fit in a coffee if I cut the added sugar in half, which I already did. Dunkin adds way too much sugar for me. Noom Meal Plans Noom You can pay an additional cost for custom meal plans for Noom, though I did not. Instead, I took the lessons about food categories. When youre logging foods and learning about them in Noom, theyll fit into three categories: Red, yellow, and green. Green foods are the least calorie-dense, which is important terminology in Noom. They're mostly fruits and vegetables Yellow foods are where youll find lean proteins, like salmon and ground turkey Red foods include most foods with added sugars You can eat all three colors in a day, but the majority should be green foods, While you could eat 100g of grapes or a 100g of raisins, one will fill you up in fewer calories. That would be the grapes. Raisins are denser, with fewer nutrients and added sugars, so they wont fill you up the same way. Grapes are a green food, while the raisins are red food. You should go for the green food when you can. Now, these color labels might seem drastic, given most of us associate red with no and green with go. That isnt the case with Noom. You can eat all the green foods you want, but you can still eat some red foods every day. Ideally, green will constitute the biggest portion of your food intake, followed by yellow, then red. If you want a piece of cake but see it is a red food, you can still have a piece of cake. Youll just need to eat one normal slice, and not a huge chunk. Ana Suarez for Hearst Newspapers My full review of Noom is too long to fit after all of this information, so Im separating that into its own article. To be succinct: For me, Noom is worth it. I lost 13 pounds in the first month. Having a real person, and not a bot, check on me daily was motivating. I also had some health concerns in February that made taking better care of myself a top priority. Noom is a dedicated process. You need to weigh in every day, you need to log all of your meals and snacks, you need to log your water intake, and you need to track your daily activity. Writing all of that down sounds like a lot of work. And, yes, it is. Losing weight isnt easy. If it were, there would not be such an intense stigma around diet culture, and there wouldnt be so many companies profiting off of trying to help people lose weight. But with Noom, I didn't feel like I was working hard with nothing to show for it. Even before I lost weight, I felt better about what I was putting in my body and I didn't feel discouraged from indulging when I did. Tracking food can be triggering for some people, and I wholeheartedly understand. It was something I needed to do, as I was abusing serving sizes. My regular bowl of cereal was three times what youre meant to eat. Dont even get me started on how much ice cream and French fries I was consuming in one sitting. I needed that accountability for myself. I could eat two days worth of calories in ice cream if you let me, but it never filled me up, so I had to eat other foods to fuel my body. Noom helped me understand the best foods to fuel myself, what foods I could indulge in, and when I should indulge. How to cancel Noom Some weight loss programs make it miserable to quit. If Noom isn't for you, or you complete your program sooner than anticipated, canceling your membership is simple. You can cancel two ways: | Noom is a weight-loss program that uses a psychology-backed approach. The premise of Noom is to change not just how you eat, but how you think about eating. You take mini-lessons every day and quizzes based on the lessons as you go. Noom teaches you to form healthy habits with what you eat. | bart | 2 | https://www.sfgate.com/shopping/article/what-is-noom-16072293.php | 0.65794 |
How does Jets trading Sam Darnold to Panthers affect Patriots' QB plans? | originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It seems like years since Sam Darnold saw ghosts. Wasnt that long ago at all. Halloween 2019. But it was a different lifetime for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady was still their quarterback, the Patriots defense actually seemed worthy of their self-applied Boogeymen nickname, the Tampa Buccaneers sucked, Cam Newton was a Panther and an offseason spending spree was a foreign concept. It was also a different time for Darnold who still figured to be the player the Jets would build around for the foreseeable future. Darnolds a Panther. Some kid most of us never heard of in 2019 Zach Wilson is about to become the No. 2 pick and replace Darnold. And the Patriots are still scanning the horizon for any signs of quarterbacking life outside of Newton or Jarrett Stidham. Most immediately, it means they arent taking a quarterback with the eighth overall pick. We can already assume that the first three picks are going to be quarterbacks. With that early run, only two quarterbacks who seem worthy of first-round picks will remain. The Falcons, at No. 4, are going to get offers to trade down. The Patriots, with the 15th pick, could be in that mix. So too could the Denver Broncos who hold the ninth pick. The Panthers, though, are out of the mix and thats a good thing for New England. Less competition if they do indeed fancy (fancy?) one of the remaining quarterbacks enough to give up a boatload to get him. And it will be a boatload since the Niners swapped first-rounders with Miami to get up to No. 3 and also gave the Dolphins a third-rounder and two more first-rounders. Story continues After the fourth pick regardless of who uses it there will be one first-round quarterback remaining. The Patriots will then have to deal up to get ahead of Denver. Theyll sit tight, take the best player available at No. 15 and then just roll into 2021 with Newton and Stidham. If the Panthers move on from Teddy Bridgewater, the Niners from Jimmy Garoppolo, or the Jags from Gardner Minshew, theres three more quarterbacks released into the wild. The Patriots can then act as they see fit. The Niners' first-round asking price for Garoppolo is out the window aggressive. If Darnold, cost-controlled on the last two years of his rookie contract, only draws a second, a fourth and a sixth, Garoppolo at $25M a year isnt going to attract teams lining up to pay that wage and a high pick. Feels like Door No. 3 to me. | The Jets traded Sam Darnold to the Panthers for a 2019 first-round pick. The Patriots are expected to take a quarterback with the eighth pick in the 2019 NFL draft. | ctrlsum | 1 | https://sports.yahoo.com/does-jets-trading-sam-darnold-221422934.html?src=rss | 0.278904 |
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