The San Francisco 49ers were without a host of key players Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, but their problems ran much deeper than simple injuries. The 49ers were already down 10-0 and facing another scoring threat against the Packers in the second quarter of Sunday’s game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca. Facing 2nd and 7 from the 49er 10-yard line, the Packers noticed that the Niners had 12 men on the field, and rushed to the line to snap the ball before the situation could be rectified. The Packers were ultimately unable to take advantage of the free play and took an offsetting penalty of their own, so there was no harm done. On the very next play, however, the 49ers were caught with 12 men on the field again. Unlike the first time, nobody on the field even seemed to notice, as nobody was attempting to leave the field before the ball was snapped. 49ers had 12 players on the field for back to back plays, how does that even happen? pic.twitter.com/aHT9PV6NWV — SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) November 24, 2024 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan was aghast at the unbelievable back-to-back mistakes. Kyle Shanahan was not happy after the 49ers had 12 men on the field in back-to-back plays. : FOX pic.twitter.com/x0aqS0UO0b — FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 24, 2024 The Packers did cap off the drive with a touchdown to go up 17-0, and the score did not flatter them. In addition to the multiple defensive mistakes, the offense was largely inept with backup quarterback Brandon Allen at the helm. The 49ers came into the week with major injury issues , and that undoubtedly impacted them in Week 12. There are no injuries the team can blame for that kind of mistake, though. This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.Cricket Don't miss out on the headlines from Cricket. Followed categories will be added to My News. 13-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi has become the youngest player ever to be drafted in the IPL overnight, after being auctioned off for $200,000 to the Rajasthan Royals. Watch every ball of Australia v India LIVE & ad-break free during play in 4K on Kayo | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Born in 2011, Suryavanshi has already played five first-class games and a domestic T20 for his state Bihar — and is India’s youngest player at the level since 1986. ððð¡ðð£ð© ð¢ððð©ð ̈ ð¤ð¥ð¥ð¤ð§ð©ðað£ðð©ð® ðð£ðððð ð¤ 13-year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest player ever to be sold at the #TATAIPLAuction ð ð Congratulations to the youngð ̈ð©ðð§, now joins Rajasthan Royals ð¥3 #TATAIPL | @rajasthanroyals | #RR pic.twitter.com/DT4v8AHWJT — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) November 25, 2024 A left-hander top-order batter, the prodigy is surprisingly already well-known in some Australian cricket circles; having made an eye-watering 58-ball hundred against Australia’s U19s earlier this year. Suryavanshi’s whirlwind knock at just 13 years and 187 days old made him the youngest player ever to score a century in youth cricket, smashing the previous record held by Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto by over a year. His innings just fell short of the record for the fastest century in an U19 red-ball match, with Moeen Ali’s 56-ball ton against Sri Lanka in 2005 narrowly holding its title. Subsequently, it’s not a total surprise that franchises were interested in investing long-term with Suryavanshi, as a mini bidding war ensued for the youngster. Delhi Capitals and his eventual team the Royals bid upwards from his base price of 30 lakhs, with the latter eventually coming up trumps with a final bid of 1.1 crore (currently equating to $200,727 AUD). ð ̈Only in IPL: A bidding war for the youngest name of the lot - Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13 years old! ð¤ ̄ð¥ And guess what? Heâs a ROYAL! ð — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) November 25, 2024 “He’s been to our high performance centre in Nagpur, he had trials there and really impressed our coaching set-up there,” Royals chief executive Jake Lush McCrum said after the auction ended. “He’s an incredible talent, and of course you’ve got to have the confidence so he can step up to the IPL level. “Lots of work will go into the coming months to continue to develop him, but hell of a talent and we’re really excited to have him as part of the franchise.” Suryavanshi will at the very least train alongside the likes of England star Jofra Archer and Sri Lankan duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. The Royals also selected South African young gun Kwena Maphaka, 18, who played three T20I’s for the Proteas in late August against the West Indies. Originally published as 13-year-old Indian prodigy becomes IPL’s youngest ever... and he’s already terrorised Aussies More related stories Cricket ‘Power game like no other’: Bold move pays off A bold decision has paid off for Georgia Voll, who has made the WBBL team of the year and will make her Australian debut next month. Read more Sport Proof India has Australia’s number – and why worst is still to come In their past nine Test on Australian shores, India have lost just twice. Their Perth demolition was not an outlier – it’s the new norm. And it’s only going to get worse for the home side. Read more
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4 easy, comforting bean dishes for fallOverall, the leaked images of the NIO ET9's interior have generated a great deal of excitement and anticipation among automotive enthusiasts and luxury car connoisseurs. With its combination of premium materials, cutting-edge technology, and exquisite attention to detail, the NIO ET9's interior sets a new benchmark for luxury electric vehicles. As the official unveiling of the NIO ET9 draws closer, all eyes are on this groundbreaking model to see if it will truly deliver on its promise of a next-generation, ultra-luxurious driving experience.One of the key objectives of the AIGC Director Co-creation Program is to empower filmmakers to embrace AI technology as a tool for creativity and innovation, rather than as a threat to traditional artistic practices. By highlighting the ways in which AI can enhance and enrich the creative process, the program seeks to inspire a new generation of filmmakers to push the boundaries of their craft and explore uncharted territories in storytelling.
England have thrown Jacob Bethell in at the deep end after asking the 21-year-old to bat at number three on his Test debut against New Zealand this week. The tourists were forced into an eleventh-hour rethink after wicketkeeper Jordan Cox was ruled out of the series with a broken thumb and have responded with a typically bold gambit, handing the gloves to Ollie Pope and a key role to the untried Warwickshire player. Bethell has just picked up a £250,000 Indian Premier League deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore but has played only 20 first-class matches with a modest average of just 25.44 and has never scored a professional century. He has also never batted at number three in red-ball cricket, a pivotal position he will now occupy against the in-form Black Caps in Christchurch in the first Test, which begins at 10pm GMT on Wednesday night. The Barbados-born left-hander made his first international appearance in September and has already won 15 caps in limited-overs cricket, enjoying a couple of thrilling cameos along the way and earning a place on the recent tour of the West Indies. It was thought he would have to wait for his first taste of Test cricket but Cox’s injury forced England’s hand. They might easily have slotted the newcomer into the middle order but, after allowing Pope to move down to number six after stepping up behind the stumps, they opted to catapult Bethell up the order rather than promote Joe Root or Ben Stokes, with the skipper moving down to seven. Root, who will win his 150th cap at Hagley Oval, gave a ringing endorsement of Bethell’s potential to rise to the challenge. “I love the look of him as a player. I’m really looking forward to watching him do his stuff,” he said. “He’s full of confidence, he’s got great ability and a really well rounded game. He’s a mature head on young shoulders and I think he has all the components to set him up nicely to be successful in this format and at this level. “He plays very well square of the wicket and if he gets in on a wicket like that he could be very destructive. It’s a really exciting opportunity for us to see a young player coming in hopefully doing something really special at the start of his career.” Stokes will back up a three-pronged pace attack of Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse and Gus Atkinson, with Shoaib Bashir retained as first-choice spinner.Iran's strategic setbacks and rhetoric in Syria
‘That’s what I realised’: Bulldogs recruit’s emotional admission on moment that ‘changes your life’ - Fox SportsTHE OCCULT ALREADY-CLASSIC IS CONFIRMED FOR A COMEBACK LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mainichi Broadcasting System Inc. announced that the smash-hit anime DAN DA DAN will return with a second season in July 2025. Already hailed as one of the best anime, if not television productions outright, of 2024; Season 2 of DAN DA DAN is set to launch into a new chapter following the shocking cliffhanger that capped off the first season. The newly unveiled Season 2 announcement visual captures a sense of tension and unease, with the ominous presence of Evil Eye, fixated on Jiji, standing in the center, commanding attention through its unsettling gaze. The deep purple hues that fill the background heighten anticipation for the intense and merciless battles that await Momo, Okarun, Jiji, and Turbo Granny. Adding to the intrigue, the artwork features portraits of renowned classical composers and a small kaiju, hinting at the bizarre and unpredictable adventures still to come in DAN DA DAN. For more information about DAN DA DAN, and for updates as the premiere of the second season draws closer, please visit the official English social media accounts at @animeDANDADANen on X and @anime_dandadan_en on Instagram, as well as the official English website at https://anime-dandadan.com/en/ . For information on distribution platforms, please visit https://lnk.bio/watchDANDADAN [Season 1 Information] ABOUT DAN DA DAN: DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek. The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities! Could this be the start of a fateful romance as well!? Now begins a new story of occult battles and adolescence! Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The directorial debut from Fuga Yamashiro is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man). STAFF: Original Work: Yukinobu Tatsu (Serialized in "Shonen Jump Plus" BY SHUEISHA) Director: Fuga Yamashiro Script: Hiroshi Seko Music: kensuke ushio Character Design: Naoyuki Onda Creature Design: Yoshimichi Kameda Color Design: Satoshi Hashimoto, Makiho Kondo\ Art Director: Junichi Higashi Compositing Director: Kazuto Izumita Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose Sound Director: Eriko Kimura Animation Production: Science SARU MUSIC: Opening Theme Song: "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts Ending Theme Song: "TAIDADA" by ZUTOMAYO CAST: Shion Wakayama (JP) / Abby Trott (EN) as "Momo" Natsuki Hanae (JP) / AJ Beckles (EN) as "Okarun" Nana Mizuki (JP) / Kari Wahlgren (EN) as "Seiko" Ayane Sakura (JP) / Lisa Reimold (EN) as "Aira" Kaito Ishikawa (JP) / Aleks Le (EN) as "Jiji" Kazuya Nakai (JP) / Ben Diskin (EN) as "Serpoian" Mayumi Tanaka (JP) / Barbara Goodson (EN) as "Turbo Granny" Ryuzaburo Otomo (JP) as "Flatwoods Monster" Kikuko Inoue (JP) as "Acrobatic Silky" Tomokazu Seki (JP) as "Dover Demon" Tomokazu Sugita (JP) as "Taro" Fumi Hirano (JP) as "Hana" Masako Isobe (JP) as "Naki Kito" ??? (JP) as "Evil Eye" SOCIAL MEDIA: Official website: https://anime-dandadan.com/ Official website (EN): https://anime-dandadan.com/en/ Official X: @anime_dandadan Official X (EN): @animeDANDADANen Official Instagram (EN): @anime_dandadan_en Rights Notation ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee About MBS Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc., (MBS) is known as a pioneer in the Japanese broadcasting industry. Tracing back through history, MBS was one of the first commercial radio stations in Japan, starting its first radio broadcasts in 1951 and later beginning terrestrial television broadcasting in 1959. MBS has its head office in Osaka, which is the business center of Kansai, the western part of Japan, with new emerging businesses and innovative ideas. For anime, MBS has been co-producing and broadcasting for more than half a century. The broadcaster is the TV home to numerous global hit anime franchises like "Attack on Titan," "Full Metal Alchemist" and "Jujutsu Kaisen." In addition to co-producing those and many other series, MBS was a co-producer of "Akira," seen as one of the most influential anime films of all time. https://www.mbs.jp/english/ About Science SARU Science SARU is an animation production company committed to nurturing new talent and implementing cutting-edge creative technology; the company has produced projects across different mediums, including for television, film, and streaming. Some of Science SARU's best-known works include Lu Over the Wall, DEVILMAN crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, Inu-Oh, and The Colors Within, among others. Science SARU's future releases include the TV anime series The Ghost In The Shell, planned for broadcast in 2026, and SANDA. https://www.sciencesaru.com/english Additional Assets: HERE View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dan-da-dan-returns-for-a-july-2025-season-2-release-302336075.html SOURCE Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
The annual FIFPro World XI is always a highly anticipated event in the world of football, as fans eagerly await the announcement of the best players of the year. This year, the team selection has caused quite a stir, with some notable names missing from the lineup while others have made a strong presence.In addition to addressing specific criticisms, Country Garden's response also reflects its broader commitment to corporate social responsibility. The company emphasizes its dedication to giving back to society through various initiatives, including supporting education, healthcare, and community development programs. Country Garden's response underscores its belief that responsible business practices are essential for long-term success and sustainability.
49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing but status for this week remains unknownMoreover, it is crucial to pay attention to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and individuals with underlying health conditions. These individuals may be more susceptible to the cold weather and require extra care and attention. Checking in on neighbors and relatives who may need assistance in staying warm is also a thoughtful gesture during this time.
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Demos include AI Processing of 100 simultaneous video streams, industrial defect detection, Yolo-World, and a comparison with NVIDIA GPUs ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MemryX Inc., a leader in edge AI accelerators, will unveil cutting-edge demonstrations of the MX3 AI Accelerator during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Taking place at the Palazzo Hotel from Jan. 7–10, demos will highlight the MX3 industry leading performance, efficiency, and versatility in real-world Edge AI applications. Featured demos include: In Q4 2024, MemryX announced the availability of production MX3 modules and the public release of a . This, along with a recent offers an full ecosystem of tools and resources to simplify AI implementation and accelerate deployment timelines. "CES 2025 provides the first opportunity for us to showcase MemryX production quality hardware and software already in the hands of many customers," said Keith Kressin, CEO of MemryX. "We are excited to showcase our unique combination of efficiency, scalability, and ease of use that enables customers to quickly and efficiently deploy AI solutions." "ASUS has integrated the MemryX MX3 into our edge AI devices, and the results have been transformative," said Jessy Li AIoT Functional Director, Smart Manufacturing, ASUS. "The seamless integration and powerful performance of the MX3 have opened new possibilities for AI at the edge, delivering an exceptional experience for our customers." "Our collaboration with MemryX brings cutting-edge AI acceleration to industrial automation, as showcased in our Xi-MX3 system performing real-time quality inspections," said Ed Gatt, DYNICS President. "These types of integrated solutions not only streamline operational efficiency but also empower businesses to fully embrace the transformative potential of Industry 4.0, driving innovation, productivity, and a competitive edge in the evolving industrial landscape." MemryX's MX3 AI Accelerator is built to deliver unparalleled versatility and performance for edge AI applications. Key benefits include: Best-in-class performance-per-watt: Optimized for low power consumption without compromising on speed or accuracy. Broad compatibility: Supports popular AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, ONNX, PyTorch), host processors (e.g., x86, Arm, RISC-V), and operating systems (e.g., Linux, Windows, Android). Scalability and reliability: Handles complex AI workloads with ease, from consumer electronics to industrial automation. MemryX invites CES attendees to experience the groundbreaking demos and connect with its leadership team. To schedule a meeting, email . Walk-ins are welcome at the MemryX suite at the Palazzo Hotel during CES. About MemryX MemryX Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company pioneering AI processing solutions for edge devices. Powered by proprietary compute-at-memory technology, MemryX accelerators combine high performance and low power to enable efficient, scalable AI for industries including IoT, transportation, and industrial automation. MemryX is backed by top investors and has headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with offices in Bangalore, India, and Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan. Visit . **Media Contact** Alan Frost Head of Corporate Marketing, MemryX Email: This updated release combines CEO and customer quotes to underscore MemryX's innovation and real-world impact. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE MemryX
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The shocking news of the alleged assassination attempt on the CEO of United Health has sent shockwaves throughout the United States. The suspect accused of plotting the heinous act has been apprehended, but the incident has raised serious concerns about safety and security in the healthcare industry.The meeting to coordinate the transfer details is an opportunity for both sides to engage in open and constructive dialogue, to address any concerns or issues, and to work towards a common vision for the future of the country. It is a momentous occasion that requires all parties to demonstrate leadership, maturity, and a commitment to the greater good of the nation."Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum." Section 1.10.32 of "de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum", written by Cicero in 45 BC "Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium, totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" 1914 translation by H. Rackham "But I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouncing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you a complete account of the system, and expound the actual teachings of the great explorer of the truth, the master-builder of human happiness. No one rejects, dislikes, or avoids pleasure itself, because it is pleasure, but because those who do not know how to pursue pleasure rationally encounter consequences that are extremely painful. Nor again is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself, because it is pain, but because occasionally circumstances occur in which toil and pain can procure him some great pleasure. To take a trivial example, which of us ever undertakes laborious physical exercise, except to obtain some advantage from it? But who has any right to find fault with a man who chooses to enjoy a pleasure that has no annoying consequences, or one who avoids a pain that produces no resultant pleasure?" To keep reading, please log in to your account, create a free account, or simply fill out the form below.
How did it come to this? Login or signup to continue reading It was half an hour before the first Newcastle students had planned to walk out of school in 2018 in protest. They were following the example set by revered, and in some circles reviled, climate action protester Greta Thunberg. The adults were killing the planet they lived on. They knew they were doing it; decades of scientific consensus had told them so. They just didn't care. The kids were not OK. And in the absence of an adult to speak for them, they were taking up the fight for themselves. Alexa Stuart, then 15, knew the action was coming. Her mum had asked if she wanted to join them. She said she did not. "I had something on at school that day," she recalls, phrasing the memory half as a question. "But I overheard some of my friends saying that they were going, and I got this really strong urge that I had to be there. I knew I cared about the environment, and I felt that if this was something that I cared about, I had to show up. "I panicked and called my sister, who is older than me and was going, and said, 'You have to come pick me up'." They rode into town together on her sister's bike. They were late. But the moment was profound. "I felt so powerful and inspired and angry and hopeful, marching down the street with hundreds of other kids, chanting at the top of our lungs," she said. "It was a day when I got a taste of what agency can look like for young people who can't vote or have much say on this issue, which will have the biggest impact on us." Stuart would go on to lead the Newcastle school strike movement with a band of friends and classmates. Over the next few years, countless students would follow them. Protests would be staged every few months, drawing masses of children and teens angry at the apathy of the grown-ups, and there were those who hated them for it. They had asked for a world that could sustain life beyond their own , and there were those who threatened to rape them for it. Stuart stopped reading the comments, returned to school, and graduated. A pandemic soon followed. The children's strike movement wound down in the face of that other existential threat, and the former Lambton high student took a gap year to figure some things out. She made art, participated in a few smaller protests, and considered a move to Melbourne to study at the Victorian College of the Arts. There is a version of this story where she accepted that offer to study, moved out of the Hunter, took a different path, and let her activism dissolve into a quiet liberal adulthood where she hangs art in her home and might have become a teacher. Stuart often volunteers to teach primary school ethics and has an affinity with children. But these are things relegated to the hypothetical. What has been seen cannot then be unseen. In August 2022, a sleeping climate action group called Rising Tide was revived by a former teacher turned full-time climate campaigner with a clear goal rooted in the Hunter. The group had been active in a localised way from around 2005 to 2012, but its resurrection would turn outwards to bigger quarry. The Port of Newcastle exported more coal than anywhere else in the world, and that statistic would make it Rising Tide's white whale. It was a clear and tangible target in the tangled web of a problem with no clear and tangible solutions. If the planet was choking on fossil fuel combustion, Rising Tide demanded it stay in the ground. If they were told that the action they wanted to see was economically unfeasible, they would demand the funds be taxed from the industry pouring coal out of the harbour for profit. The group has often claimed to be the fastest-growing climate action cause in the country, though it has no formalised membership other than a database of those who have registered their participation in its protests. Its leaders say it has a spectrum of involvement, from those who are engaged in its efforts effectively full-time to those who show up to support its actions. It holds weekly meetings in Newcastle that are regularly attended by over 30 people, though that number has ballooned to more than 60 in the lead-up to this week's "protestival". Off-shoot hubs have sprung up around the country. In the past year, the group has stopped coal trains in the Hunter, blockaded the harbour in a flotilla of kayaks for 30 hours, and drawn the ire of the NSW Government as they tried to host a similar event this week. Earlier this month, the NSW Supreme Court ruled for the state's police, declaring the planned harbour blockade an unauthorised assembly, effectively denying the protesters the legal exemptions from move-on orders and the access to the Newcastle shipping channel that they had last year. While not illegal, the protest would be forbidden from undertaking any unlawful activity. The state's transport department was similarly employed in the clamp-down , declaring an exclusion zone across the harbour last weekend, cutting protesters off from the water. The group would launch an 11th-hour challenge to overturn the lockout. They would learn they were successful with less than an hour to spare . The boats launched on Thursday as the encampment in Newcastle's Foreshore Park grew in an action that was expected to draw thousands. Transport for NSW has said t he exclusion zone was declared over concerns for safety . Meanwhile, Port of Newcastle boss Craig Carmody has called the protest, and newly-elected lord mayor Ross Kerridge's support of it, a "direct and intentional disregard" for the decision made by the court and police. Councillor Kerridge's deputy, Callum Pull, has similarly denounced the movement as "nothing but disruptive". Nationals Senator Ross Cadell, who criticised the City's support, said the activists were "maintaining a rage" that should not exist. Both sides of government had committed to addressing climate change by 2050, he said. "Just because they don't like the pace or the way it is going on, they get to whinge and shut down a city that's been built on this? That's wrong." The Port of Newcastle has long held the title of the world's largest single coal export hub, but by 2021, its lead was narrowing. In 2022, wet weather, rail maintenance and labour shortages caused a significant dip in output. By 2023, North Queensland was catching up, and the total local export for that year barely outstretched that of the previous one. While Newcastle remains the larger export port, Queensland exports greater quantities of coal through a network of harbours, while NSW centralises its output through Newcastle and Wollongong. At each turn, Rising Tide has framed the state's response as evidence their action has been effective - that they are pressing where it hurts. Still, as the years drag on, there is a growing weariness in the cause as the promise of direct action dissolves like ink in the tide. At Nobbys beach last weekend, Mina Bui Jones had come to support the response to the state's exclusion zone. The weekend's protest would be her second with Rising Tide after she returned from living abroad last year, saw a poster for the blockade and felt compelled to get involved. "My whole life, I've been signing petitions, composting, recycling, writing letters, marching on World Environment Day," she said. "I'm 50, and I remember hearing about the greenhouse effect in high school. My kids have now grown up and become adults, and in that time, it has only got worse. "So many of us have been so earnest and so good. We worry about whether we drive our cars. I've ridden a bicycle where I can, I've been a vegetarian. So many of my friends and family - everyone - have been trying to do the right thing. Meanwhile, you have coal companies that really could make a difference. I'm washing out my compost bucket and doing weed control with my Landcare group, I'm only buying second-hand clothes, and I think, 'Come on, guys'. "We're all making an effort at an individual level, but it is a systemic problem. It needs systemic action." The renewed Rising Tide group marked the second anniversary of its first protest action earlier this month . Stuart said they are in a building phase, in which they are working towards a critical mass of supporters to stage sustained pressure to force the action they are demanding. Still, though the exact point at which that critical mass is achieved was unclear (she estimates the group could reach it in 2026), she maintains that her protest is a means to an end, not an end in itself. "We have a really clear strategy," she said. "And I think that is something that some social movements don't have. Looking back, that is one of my reflections on the school strike movement. We found this great tactic, and we went on strike, and then we went on strike again, and our strikes were getting bigger. That was awesome, but we had less of a clear strategy of how to create the change we wanted. "History has shown that things can change really quickly. It may not seem like it now, but movements can explode, and governments can change their position when public sentiment changes. I think that is what COVID showed - that if there is political will, things can change incredibly quickly. When we start treating this like a crisis, we can create massive changes. But, if there is not the visible demonstration of people, if there's not the visible public demonstration of people's concern about the issue, then our politicians have no reason to act in that way." There have been 12 blockades in the Newcastle Harbour since 2006, with the intent to block the shipping channel, but Rising Tide mounted the longest in that time over the weekend of November 25, 2023. The Port of Newcastle had come to a standstill for the weekend, effectively waiting out the demonstration, and started up again almost immediately after it ended. When the deadline expired, a group of protesters remained in the channel, and supporters on the beach began to chant: "Floods, fires, famine, we are terrified. We shall overcome like a rising tide." Police boats approached and arrested more than 100 people. One was Stuart's 97-year-old grandfather, Alan Stuart, a retired Uniting Church minister. He said that while climate disaster would not happen in his lifetime, his concern for future generations compelled him to participate in the struggle. "What happens to me doesn't matter, but what is happening to the climate and the impact on future generations does matter," he said. "They are just going to suffer; it will ruin their lives. I want them to have as good a life as I have had." Both Stuart's grandparents were ministers of the Uniting Church. Her parents did not practice in faith, and Stuart said she is not religious. "You need to have faith in humanity," she said. "Otherwise, you fall into despair. I think that is what keeps me going: looking at the good and believing that we can change. If you don't believe that, I think it is very depressing. "I genuinely don't read the comments. I know that people won't like what we have to say, but I can live with that. That is a reality of social movements; people who we now look back on with immense respect and admiration were hated when they were alive. "When I grow old, I want to know that I have done everything that I could, and if I have children or grandchildren, I want to be able to look them in the eye and say that I tried." When I suggest, over coffee at Bank Corner on a sunny day earlier this month, that it was small comfort to think that being right could make her a martyr, she laughed softly. "I guess so," she said. "I don't know." But then again, she never reads the comments. Simon McCarthy is a journalist with the Newcastle Herald and its sister publications in the Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW). He has contributed stories, photography, video and other multimedia to the pages of the Herald and its Saturday magazine, Weekender, since 2017. In 2020, he co-created the Toohey's News podcast, which he produced for four years with sports writer Barry Toohey until the show's indefinite hiatus. Since early 2023, he has served as the paper's Topics columnist and, more recently, returned to reporting with an interest in deep-dive stories that illustrate the issues shaping daily life in Newcastle and the region.McCarthy has reported for Australian Community Media (ACM) since 2013, first as a general news and sports writer for the Glen Innes Examiner and later as a group journalist and producer for the publisher's New England regional titles. He joined the Newcastle Herald newsroom as a digital producer in 2017 before returning to reporting in early 2023.He had previously worked for the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth.McCarthy was born in the New England region of NSW, where he grew up, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Cross University in 2012. He covers general news, culture and community issues, with a focus on the Herald Weekender.He is a member of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) and adheres to its codes of ethics for journalists.Contact: simon.mccarthy@newcastleherald.com.au Simon McCarthy is a journalist with the Newcastle Herald and its sister publications in the Hunter region of New South Wales (NSW). He has contributed stories, photography, video and other multimedia to the pages of the Herald and its Saturday magazine, Weekender, since 2017. In 2020, he co-created the Toohey's News podcast, which he produced for four years with sports writer Barry Toohey until the show's indefinite hiatus. Since early 2023, he has served as the paper's Topics columnist and, more recently, returned to reporting with an interest in deep-dive stories that illustrate the issues shaping daily life in Newcastle and the region.McCarthy has reported for Australian Community Media (ACM) since 2013, first as a general news and sports writer for the Glen Innes Examiner and later as a group journalist and producer for the publisher's New England regional titles. He joined the Newcastle Herald newsroom as a digital producer in 2017 before returning to reporting in early 2023.He had previously worked for the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth.McCarthy was born in the New England region of NSW, where he grew up, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Southern Cross University in 2012. 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