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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. The coach knew how difficult it would be to maintain that high level of play through injuries, attrition and with a target on their back as a top contender in the NFC. Eleven months later as Campbell and the Lions prepare to return to Levi’s Stadium for the first time since that loss , that has proved to be prophetic — for San Francisco instead of Detroit. The Lions (13-2) head into the rematch Monday night with the inside track at the top seed in the NFC playoffs, while the 49ers (6-9) have already been eliminated from postseason contention . The element of revenge for last season’s 34-31 loss is secondary for Detroit, considering what’s on the line the last two weeks of the season. The Lions can clinch the top seed in the NFC by winning their final two games or with a win against the Niners if Minnesota loses to Green Bay on Sunday. “Anytime we lose, the thought of losing is going to motivate you to not want to lose again, particularly with where you were at,” Campbell said. “So, that’s always going to bring its own level of motivation to it. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand where we’re at in the division and the NFC, so I think it’s all encompassing.” While the Lions have no need to search for motivation, that’s not the case for the 49ers, who are playing out the string of a lost season after making losing back-to-back NFC title games in 2021-22 and the Super Bowl last season. A run of injuries to key players like Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa and Brandon Aiyuk, combined with inconsistent play all season have led to the 49ers having nothing to play for in the final two games. “It’s obviously not where you want to be this time of year,” Bosa said. “It’s different, especially watching where we’re at last year against this team. Just that feeling of December, January football is a feeling that I’ve gotten used to being really competitive and being in the mix. I think we’re doing a good job of staying engaged and obviously this is our job, so we’re going to finish it strong. Go ing deep Detroit’s faith in Jameson Williams is paying off, taking advantage of his game-breaking abilities with big plays. Jared Goff heaved an 82-yard touchdown pass over Williams’ shoulders and into his hands in last week’s win at Chicago. Earlier this season, Goff threw 70-, 64- and 52-yard passes for scores to the third-year receiver. “We work on it a ton, him and I do, and it’s a testament to him,” Goff said. “He’s asking for it. He wants that work, and I’m more than happy to give it to him during the week. It’s good. Our connection continues to grow. He’s obviously one of the best deep threats in our league, even when it’s not perfect.” Makeshift line The 49ers head into the game scrambling to put together an offensive line. Williams has been out for more than a month with an ankle injury and his backup at left tackle, Jaylon Moore, is now sidelined by a quadriceps injury. Left guard Aaron Banks injured his knee last week, while his backup Ben Bartch is already out with an ankle injury. That will leave the Niners with two third-stringers protecting Brock Purdy. But Shanahan said he isn’t thinking of sitting Purdy to protect him. “People deal with that throughout the year on other weeks, too,” he said. “I mean, we’ve got a football team. We’ve got to go out and we’ve got two games here and we’ve got to see what guys we can put out there and whatever we do we’re going to put a game plan together to, as best as we can to give us a chance to win.” Bag of tricks Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who may have a chance for the second straight offseason to be an NFL head coach, routinely pulls off trick plays and his latest was a doozy. Goff intentionally stumbled after taking a snap and Jahmyr Gibbs went to the ground as their teammates yelled, “fumble,” to fool the Bears on a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sam LaPorta. “Those make you feel good because everybody is invested in it,” Campbell said. “It’s fun. It’s different. It’s sound. “I know it sounds crazy, but it’s sound.” Just for kicks San Francisco kicker Jake Moody is having a rough second season after being drafted in the third round a year ago. Moody has missed seven field goals this season, including a 41-yarder last week at Miami. Moody is just 10 for 16 since coming back from a high ankle sprain in his kicking foot, but Shanahan said he still has confidence in him. “I still feel the same about him, that I believe he’ll be our guy,” Shanahan said. “I mean everyone’s got to perform and do things like that. I think he has had a tough year. Before his high ankle sprain, he missed one. ... I think he was 12 of 13 before that, so I thought he was doing really well.” ___ AP Sports Writer Larry Lage contributed to this report. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to record a podcast with American scholar and interviewer Lex Fridman. Source : Zelenskyy and Fridman on social network X Details : On Saturday, Fridman wrote that he would like to record a 3-hour podcast with Zelenskyy and was ready to come to Kyiv for this purpose. "Agreed. See you in Ukraine," Zelenskyy tweeted in response. For reference : Lex Fridman (Alexey Alexandrovich Fridman) is an American scholar and interviewer of Ukrainian-Jewish descent, born in Tajikistan and raised in Moscow. Fridman started his podcast in 2018. It was originally called The Artificial Intelligence Podcast but was changed to The Lex Fridman Podcast in 2020. Episodes of the podcast have featured, among others, US President-elect Donald Trump, businessman Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Fridman visited Ukraine during the full-scale war in the summer of 2022. Support UP or become our patron !
Gov. Pillen recruits retired NE National Guard boss to take over embattled state historical societyAllies, rivals, global leaders pay homage to Manmohan SinghSmart homes are not a particularly new concept — the related term ‘smart house’ was first coined in 1984 by the American Association of Home Builders. But the way in which smart homes operate is changing substantially – and will even more so over the next 50 years, according to Chat GPT. The artificial intelligence chatbot has painted a clear picture on what Aussies may expect in their homes in the year 2074 and the result is sure to raise a few eyebrows. Here’s what you can expect the typical Aussie home to look like in 50 years time, according to AI. Sleek, minimalist architecture will be the way forward, according to AI. Homes will be built from energy-efficient materials and come with walls made from smart glass that adjusts its opacity based on sunlight. Solar panels will be integrated into the roof and possibly on walls, alongside small wind turbines to harness renewable energy. Walls will be adorned with vertical gardens and eco-friendly landscaping with hydroponic systems. 2074 will also be the year of electric, self-driving cars and of course smart driveways, equipped with charging stations and automated car ports. A visual concept of a family home in Australia in 2074, showcasing a blend of sustainability, cutting-edge technology, and futuristic architecture. Source: ChatGPT Smart displays will feature on walls and surfaces, while robots will look after everyday household chores. If you thought your future home’s exterior is going to be impressive, wait till you step inside. According to AI, the typical Aussie home of 2074 will not only be fully automated but will come with robotic assistants handling everyday household tasks. Homes will also be decked out with advanced appliances, including voice-controlled systems for lighting, climate control, and entertainment and augmented reality surfaces for displays and interactive walls. Kitchens will be equipped with water-efficient systems and smart waste disposal. Most impressively, they will also come with cooking robots, personalised AI for family members, and a focus on health and sustainability. Kitchens will be equipped with water-efficient systems and smart waste disposal. You’ll never be late for a meeting or your favourite show just because the bathroom is calling. If you haven’t guessed by now, future tech will dictate how we live and enjoy our homes in the year 2074. This includes integrated 5G or beyond for fast data transmission and health-monitoring systems built into our home to track wellness and automatically adjust conditions based on the family’s needs. Holographic entertainment systems and virtual reality spaces for work and leisure will also be a common feature, according to AI. Working from home will be even easier – in fact, you’ll never have to leave the bed. The typical childrens bedroom won’t have a toy insight, according to AI. What ever the future holds, AI had us at no more household chores!
A&M Consolidated graduate Carlos Eduardo Espina has earned the title “A One Man Telemundo on TikTok” for his work on social media, receiving national attention and ending up on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. The 26-year-old Espina has millions of followers across his social media accounts where he educates and informs others on immigration and more. Previously, Espina spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Conventional alongside other content creators on his own personal experiences immigrating to Texas when he was 5. Espina went on to graduate from Vassar College with a degree in political science and graduated from the Boyd School of Law. In the Forbes article, Espina is credited with founding Migrantes Unidos, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting immigrants by providing free citizenship classes, English courses, workshops and more. Espina founded his first nonprofit, Football for the Future, in 2017 where he hoped to provide free soccer and educational camps for low-income children in Central Texas. To be nominated for Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list, all candidates had to be 29 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2024, and could not have been on a previous Forbes 30 Under 30 list. The list for 2024 was judged by Vivian Tu, former Wall Street trader; Renee DiResta, head of policy at Data for Democracy; Ali Berman, partner and head of digital talent at United Talent Agency; and Adam Warheed, comedian and YouTube creator.
NoneQuinoa’s grain-like seed offers a flavorful nutrition-packed addition to soups, salads and side dishes, as well as ingredient for cereals, snacks and pasta. But in order for that versatile seed to get from farm field to table, quinoa growers must be vigilant for signs of downy mildew, a disease that can decimate the crop if left unchecked. To help growers, a team of researchers led by U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service plant pathologist Anna Testen devised a fast new test to genetically detect the pathogen in both quinoa seed and leaf tissue. The advance, reported in the September 3, 2024, issue of Plant Disease, opens the door to countering downy mildew on several fronts -- with benefits to U.S. growers hoping to expand the crop and to consumers, who prize the seed’s flavor and offering of protein, fiber, vitamins and essential amino acids. Caused by the fungus-like pathogen Peronospora variabilis , downy mildew appears as yellow to pinkish lesions on the leaves of infected quinoa plants. Infected leaves can also take on a cupped appearance, among other malformations as well as tissue death and discoloration. Under favorable conditions, outbreaks of downy mildew in susceptible quinoa varieties can inflict seed yield losses of as much as 100 percent. The test -- or "assay," as the scientists call it -- uses a laboratory procedure known as quantitative polymerase chain reaction to help detect specific segments of the downy mildew pathogen’s DNA, so long as it’s present in a seed or leaf sample. Additionally, with the quantitative polymerase chain reaction-based test, it can determine how much of the pathogen is present based on readings of light emitted by the procedure’s amplification of its DNA. That feature also distinguishes the test from other polymerase chain reaction-based methods that have been developed. "Quantitative PCR is much more sensitive (meaning, it can detect smaller amounts of DNA) than standard PCR, so there are fewer false negatives," said Testen, who is with the USDA ARS Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, Ohio. It’s also more specific and faster, allowing for more samples to be screened, she said. Among potential uses is providing quinoa growers with an early warning system. In other susceptible crops, "spore traps that catch airborne spores paired with qPCR assays have been used to detect the downy mildew pathogen early and warn growers to treat their crops," said Testen. Another potential use is helping speed the identification of plants from quinoa breeding lines that can resist or tolerate downy mildew. Plant breeders can then pass the genes for that trait into elite quinoa varieties, shoring up their defenses against the disease. And on the phytosanitary front, the tests could help ensure that commercial shipments or germplasm exchanges of quinoa seed for research purposes are free of downy mildew, preventing new or re-introductions of the disease. And as quinoa’s U.S. popularity grows, "this tool will also help us track the quinoa downy mildew pathogen in the environment, potentially teaching us more about its epidemiology to improve disease management," said Testen, whose co-authors on the Plant Disease paper are Scott Shaw with the USDA ARS and Purnima Puri, Evan Domsic, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, Kevin Murphy and Chakrahdar Mattupalli—all with Washington State University.
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