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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/nflPublished 4:18 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 By Data Skrive The Portland Pilots versus the Princeton Tigers is one of many solid options on Sunday in college basketball play — suggested picks against the spread for 10 games are available here. Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Get the latest news sent to your inbox Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .One of the country's largest health insurers reversed a change in policy Thursday after widespread outcry, saying it would not tie payments in some states to the length of time a patient went under anesthesia. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said in a statement that its decision to backpedal resulted from "significant widespread misinformation" about the policy. "To be clear, it never was and never will be the policy of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to not pay for medically necessary anesthesia services," the statement said. "The proposed update to the policy was only designed to clarify the appropriateness of anesthesia consistent with well-established clinical guidelines." Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield would have used "physician work time values," which is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as the metric for anesthesia limits; maternity patients and patients under the age of 22 were exempt. But Dr. Jonathan Gal, economics committee chair of the American Society for Anesthesiologists, said it's unclear how CMS derives those values. In mid-November, the American Society for Anesthesiologists called on Anthem to "reverse the proposal immediately," saying in a news release that the policy would have taken effect in February in New York, Connecticut and Missouri. It's not clear how many states in total would have been affected, as notices also were posted in Virginia and Colorado . People across the country registered their concerns and complaints on social media, and encouraged people in affected states to call their legislators. Some people noted that the policy could prevent patients from getting overcharged. Gal said the policy change would have been unprecedented, ignored the "nuanced, unpredictable human element" of surgery and was a clear "money grab." "It's incomprehensible how a health insurance company could so blatantly continue to prioritize their profits over safe patient care," he said. "If Anthem is, in fact, rescinding the policy, we're delighted that they came to their senses." Prior to Anthem's announcement Thursday, Connecticut comptroller Sean Scanlon said the "concerning" policy wouldn't affect the state after conversations with the insurance company. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in an emailed statement Thursday that her office had also successfully intervened. The insurance giant's policy change came one day after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , another major insurance company, was shot and killed in New York City.
As the country remembers former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his centenary birth anniversary, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and leaders of political parties in Kashmir on Wednesday lauded the BJP stalwart’s humanistic approach to conflict resolution over a military solution. Sinha paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on the occasion of their birth anniversary. Addressing a commemorative event at Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Inter College in Ghazipur, the Lieutenant Governor said, Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and Atal Bihari Vajpayee represent the conscience of Bharat. He said the vision of the two giant leaders paved the way for socio-economic transformation of the nation. “Mahamana’s relentless pursuit of public welfare and nation building had shaped the idea of self-reliant, modern and united India. The vision of Mahamana had opened up new frontiers in education, technology and industrial development of the country,” the Lieutenant Governor said. Paying homage to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Lieutenant Governor spoke on the lifelong campaigns of the former Prime Minister dedicated to nation building and public welfare. “Nation should be supreme for an individual. To ensure this Atal Ji gave us the principles of ‘Indianization’ and ‘Nation-First’. Every section of society should work together to make the country self-reliant with undivided loyalty,” he said. The Lieutenant Governor called upon the people, especially the youth to rededicate themselves to the ideals of Mahamana and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and strive to build a progressive society and work unitedly to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat. “We do not have to live in the past but we must take inspiration from history to build a brighter future,” he said. He highlighted that the Youth have a very important role to play in taking public services to the grassroots levels. To achieve this, we need to start shaping a new framework for Jan-Bhagidari and use new technologies for transparency and accountability at all levels, he added. “Unity is our greatest strength. Young generation must unite the society with determination. I want to see every hand working like a skilled sculptor to create a beautiful, victorious and prosperous India. I want to see a sense of responsibility, steadfastness towards duties and steely determination in every youth towards nation-building,” the LG said. The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that our cultural ideals and values should be paramount for the new political and economic system. “Today is the opportunity for us to build a brighter tomorrow for the country and to ensure that societal attitudes are changed towards responsibilities. Whole of Government Approach should be adopted to achieve socio-economic goals,” the LG observed.OTTAWA—The RCMP says it has “contingency plans” to deploy more Mounties to the Canada-U.S. border but needs answers from the Liberal government about how much more it intends to spend on additional drones, helicopters or other technology to surveil it. The Trudeau government says it has not yet “finalized” those decisions as it fended off Opposition criticism it is too slow to act to counter incoming president Donald Trump’s threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian products on his first day in office. RCMP Comm. Michael Duheme told reporters there are two “parallel” tracks to the Mounties’ plans — one contingent on how many illegal immigrants might be “removed” from America by an incoming Trump administration and drive a northward surge into Canada, and the other contingent on how much new technology the Liberal government will fund. Speaking after he testified at a public safety committee, the top Mountie said he is not opposed to expanding the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) mandate into the RCMP’s jurisdiction over territory between official border points of entry, as the border guards’ union has called for. “I think we have to do what’s right, to secure the borders. So if that’s increasing authorities to CBSA, I mean, that’s a discussion I would have” with the head of the CBSA and the government, Duheme said. He said it would be a “longer-term” move, “but I think we have to explore different ways of doing things.” Meanwhile, Duheme said the RCMP needs the “nimbleness” to reassign resources where needed, and he will deploy cadets from the RCMP training academy in Regina — as the national police force did in 2014 to provide additional security following the Parliament Hill attacks. “What you saw in Roxham Road (where migrants crossed illegally near Lacolle, Que.) may not repeat itself,” said Duheme. “It might come somewhere else, right? So that’s one thing, but on the parallel track is the planning a way forward with the asks that we’ve put in ... and the resources required to do it.” Defence Minister Bill Blair told the Star Monday night that Canadian Forces may be able to supply surveillance drones and other technological aids, but that soldiers would not be deployed to the border. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chrystia Freeland — who co-chairs the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee — met with Opposition leaders Tuesday to brief them on the government’s work to address the Trump threat, and on Trudeau’s and LeBlanc’s trip to Trump’s resort at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. Trudeau and LeBlanc discussed trade and the border over dinner with the president-elect at his Freeland later said she was not upset at not being included on the trip, and said “it was the right choice. The meeting was principally about the border. That is what was very clear from the conversation that the prime minister had with the president ahead of time.” Freeland called for a “Team Canada” approach to dealing with Trump, repeating a message she delivered to premiers last week, that it is “important for us to take care not to negotiate against ourselves.” However, when Trudeau’s Commons opponents emerged, they did not offer full-throated support for his efforts. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he would take a “Canada first” approach,” stress the harm that tariffs would have on Canada and the U.S. and he put the blame for Canada’s problems with Trump squarely at Trudeau’s feet, a line of attack he continued in the Commons. “Whether one thinks that President Trump’s tariff threats are a negotiating tactic or a real plan, what we do know is what we can control. The prime minister has lost control of everything” including borders and control of immigration, he said. Poilievre said Trudeau is an unpopular leader in an “unbearably weak position” to counter Trump, and demanded an election to replace him. Trudeau in the Commons replied that Poilievre should guard against repeating “erroneous narratives that the Americans are putting forward,” saying amplifying “these ‘broken’ narratives is simply not responsible leadership.” New Democrat Jagmeet Singh said he told Trudeau in the meeting that he pressed Trudeau to hire “at a minimum” 1,100 more border guards. That’s a lot fewer than the union says are needed. Erin O’Gorman, head of the border agency, told MPs the CBSA currently has 16,300 full time employees, 8,500 of whom are front-line employees, compared to 13,700 it had in 2014 when the Conservatives were in power. However, the Customs and Immigration Union says only 6,500 are considered front-line employees, including those who work not just at land border points of entry, but at airports and who enforce customs laws at postal facilities. Union head Mark Weber, in an interview with the Star, said the union has called for an additional 2,000-3,000 front-line officers, and was encouraged by LeBlanc’s testimony that showed an “openness” to expanding the role played by border guards to include patrolling in between official points of entry with the RCMP. Weber reiterated in a letter to LeBlanc Monday the union’s request to the Liberal government to review a 1932 cabinet order that directed the RCMP to cover border areas between official ports of entry while leaving the official points of entry to border officers. ” LeBlanc told MPs Tuesday that the government is “interested in taking immediate steps that will reassure Canadians and the Americans that the border remains secure and the integrity of the border is protected ... We haven’t made any decisions in that regard. But are open to considering that as well.” Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said that the Liberals did not offer details, but seem to have a plan in the works. “We’ll see what it contains,” he said. “I don’t want to fight too much publicly about an issue which is very important for everybody, both in Canada and Quebec and Americans are looking at us now. So I will give some time to Mr. LeBlanc to provide us with the details of the plan.” Former Conservative leader Rona Ambrose in a CBC interview Tuesday said, “look, I think it’s easy to say everyone should be on Team Canada, but that doesn’t mean Team Trudeau.” Ambrose, who previously sat on Trudeau’s NAFTA advisory council, said Poilievre and Singh would all argue they are on Team Canada, but that they also have legitimate criticisms to make of how Trudeau has not positioned Canada’s economy to withstand Trump’s threats and the moves he will make to draw investors and capital away from Canada to the United States.
Sports Medicine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report Forecast Period 2024-2031. 12-25-2024 07:25 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance Press release from: Orion Market Research Sports medicine market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The market growth is attributed to the gradual transition from proactive to preventive care regarding sports injuries. The increased number of people participating in sports and fitness-related activities has created a huge demand for sports medicine as a preventive care approach. Get Sample Copy of this Report at https://www.omrglobal.com/request-sample/sports-medicine-market-size According to the International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science, acute injuries were more commonly found in team sports, while overuse injuries were presented in individual sports. Another study observed that training was responsible for 83.0% of the injuries, technique (46.0%), equipment (37.0%), and nutrition (30.0%). Intervention strategies proved to help prevent injuries. This included psychological and behavioral interventions (97.0%) and nutritional changes (50.0%). full report of Sports Medicine Market available https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/sports-medicine-market-size by Product (Reconstruction and Repair Products, Support and Recovery Products, and Accessories), and by Application (Back & Spine Injuries, Elbow & Wrist Injuries, Hip & Groin Injuries, Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, and Others) Market Players Outlook The major companies serving the global sports medicine market include CONMED Corp., Johnson & Johnson Inc. (DePuy Synthes), Medtronic PLC, RTI Surgical, Inc., and Stryker Corp. among others. The market players are increasingly focusing on business expansion and product development by applying strategies such as collaborations, mergers and acquisitions to stay competitive in the market. Recent Development In May 2023, Banner Health opened Banner Sports Medicine Scottsdale, a comprehensive destination for sports-centered clinical services and performance-boosting programs. The center offers access to quality sports medicine services and professional performance analytics under one roof for injury prevention, repair, and recovery, as well as technical analysis and custom programs. The Report Covers Market value data analysis of 2023 and forecast to 2031. Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment. Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions. Key companies operating in the sports medicine market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products, and relevant news is also available in the report. 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The company also offers Digital Marketing services through its subsidiary OMR Digital and Software development and Consulting Services through another subsidiary Encanto Technologies. This release was published on openPR.South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, blasting the opposition as “anti-state forces” threatening the country’s democracy. The unexpected move from Yoon, marking the first time martial law has been declared in South Korea in more than four decades, alarmed the US and other allies. Six hours later he backed down , lifting the order in the face of united opposition. What do we know about the imposition of martial law, and what might come next? In a dramatic, late-night emergency television address to the nation, Yoon announced that he was imposing martial law in South Korea, as he accused the opposition of paralysing the government with “anti-state activities”. A six-point decree from the new martial law commander, the army chief Gen Park An-su, swiftly followed: banning political activities and parties, “false propaganda”, strikes and “gatherings that incite social unrest”. The order also brought all media outlets under the authority of martial law and directed all medical staff, including striking doctors, to return to work within 48 hours. The president’s move harkened back to an era of authoritarian leaders that the country has not seen since the 1980s. It was immediately denounced by the opposition and the leader of Yoon’s own party. Yoon said he was acting to safeguard his country’s liberal democracy from “anti-state elements” and “threats posed by North Korea” - but gave little detail. While unexpected, the announcement came in the context of a festering budget row between Yoon and the opposition Democratic Party. The opposition has slashed around 4.1 trillion won ($2.8 billion) from Yoon’s proposed 677 trillion won budget for next year, prompting the president to complain that “all key budgets essential to the nation’s core functions” were being cut. Security forces sealed the National Assembly, helicopters landed on the roof and troops entered the building for a short time, seemingly in a bid to prevent lawmakers getting inside. But 190 lawmakers managed to enter, voting unanimously to reject Yoon’s declaration and calling for martial law to be lifted. Outside parliament, hundreds of protesters gathered, many raising chants calling for Yoon to be arrested. Some protesters scuffled with troops but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major property damage. At least one window was broken as troops attempted to enter the assembly building. One woman tried unsuccessfully to pull a rifle away from one of the soldiers while shouting “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Under South Korea’s constitution, the parliamentary vote to lift martial law has to be respected. Military officials initially said that despite the vote, martial law would remain in place until Yoon himself lifted it. But opposition was united across political lines. The leader of Yoon’s conservative People Power party called the decision to impose martial law “wrong”. Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader who narrowly lost to Yoon in the 2022 presidential election, said Yoon’s announcement was “illegal and unconstitutional”. South Korea’s main opposition Democratic party, led by Lee, called the president’s move “essentially a coup d’etat”. Six hours after declaring martial law, Yoon said troops would return to their barracks and the order would be lifted after a cabinet meeting. The White House said it was “relieved” that Yoon had reversed course on his declaration of martial law. “Democracy is at the foundation of the US-ROK alliance, and we will continue to monitor the situation,” a spokesperson said, referring to South Korea by the initials of its official name, the Republic of Korea. The US had previously said it was watching with “grave concern” the events in its key Asian ally where it has 28,500 troops stationed to guard against North Korea. Raphael Rashid, reporting for the Guardian from Seoul, writes that on the morning after the coup, the feeling in South Korea has been one of bafflement and sadness. “For the older generation who fought on the streets against military dictatorships, martial law equals dictatorship, not 21st century Korea. The younger generation is embarrassed that he has ruined their country’s reputation. People are baffled. “Also everyone is wondering what his end goal was. Expedited impeachment is the word on people’s lips. From within politics, Yoon is facing calls to step down or be impeached.” Politically, pressure has only grown further on Yoon after his late-night bombshell. South Korea’s main opposition party has demanded that Yoon step down, accusing him of “insurrection”. The country’s main labour union group has also called an “indefinite general strike” until he resigns over the “irrational and anti-democratic measure”. Yoon’s own People Power Party described his attempt at imposing martial law as “tragic” and demanded that those involved be held accountable. With AFP
Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revengeStock analysts at Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics ( NASDAQ:FDMT – Get Free Report ) in a research note issued on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. The firm set an “underweight” rating and a $8.00 price target on the stock. Morgan Stanley’s price target indicates a potential upside of 2.70% from the company’s previous close. Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on FDMT. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics from $40.00 to $39.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, November 14th. Leerink Partners restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $36.00 price objective (down from $40.00) on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics in a report on Thursday, September 19th. Chardan Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $39.00 target price on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics in a research note on Thursday, November 14th. HC Wainwright reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $36.00 target price on shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics in a report on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald downgraded 4D Molecular Therapeutics from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, September 23rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, 4D Molecular Therapeutics presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $42.13. Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on 4D Molecular Therapeutics 4D Molecular Therapeutics Price Performance Institutional Inflows and Outflows Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of FDMT. Sei Investments Co. bought a new position in shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics in the 1st quarter worth approximately $504,000. ProShare Advisors LLC bought a new position in 4D Molecular Therapeutics in the first quarter worth approximately $344,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in 4D Molecular Therapeutics by 25.3% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 2,339,943 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,551,000 after acquiring an additional 473,094 shares during the period. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD grew its position in shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics by 6.0% during the 1st quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 23,952 shares of the company’s stock valued at $764,000 after acquiring an additional 1,356 shares during the period. Finally, Bellevue Group AG bought a new stake in shares of 4D Molecular Therapeutics during the 1st quarter valued at $500,000. 99.27% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. About 4D Molecular Therapeutics ( Get Free Report ) 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage biotherapeutics company, develops genetic medicines using its therapeutic vector evolution platform in the Netherland and the United States. The company develops a portfolio of genetic medicine product candidates focuses in three therapeutic areas for ophthalmology, cardiology, and pulmonology. Featured Articles Receive News & Ratings for 4D Molecular Therapeutics Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for 4D Molecular Therapeutics and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
What happens when a creek runs dry, and the fish that call it home can no longer make their way upstream? For the team at Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery in Squamish, it’s a challenge they’re tackling head-on as the impacts of climate change ripple through the watershed. While many hatcheries focus on large-scale harvests, Tenderfoot Creek is all about conservation. “We focus on conservation and rebuilding stocks, which is pretty unique,” said Jordan Uittenbogaard, the hatchery watershed enhancement manager. “Our goal is to boost survival rates and ensure more salmon return to spawn.” It’s a straightforward process on paper––collect salmon returning to spawn in low-population areas, fertilize their eggs, and rear them until they’re ready to be released back into the wild. But with unpredictable rainfall patterns, rising temperatures, and flooding in the Sea to Sky, the seven-person team at Tenderfoot Creek has had to adapt in big ways. “One of our biggest challenges in recent years has been drought,” Uittenbogaard said. “It’s a significant issue—not just for Tenderfoot Hatchery but also for others. “We rely on two water sources: a shallow infiltration gallery pump and a deeper well. The gallery pump is more cost-efficient, and we prefer using it as costs are rising.” However, due to hot, dry summers, the groundwater table has been dropping year after year. “This means the water level is now below the pump line, so we can’t use that equipment anymore,” said Uittenbogaard. Over the last 100 years, average temperatures in British Columbia have gone up by about 1.4°C, according to the British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. This has changed how and when it rains or snows, and it has also led to less snow building up in the mountains. When asked how long the groundwater had been above the pump line, Uittenbogaard explained, “It was usually always above the pump line. It’s only in the past 10 years or so that we’ve seen the groundwater table drop so drastically that we can’t use the pump anymore.” Why is this such a challenge? Uittenbogaard broke it down. “In a hatchery, having redundancy in pumps is crucial. If one pump fails, salmon need water immediately—especially at critical life stages.” “If there’s no water for even 20 minutes, you could lose all of the salmon.” “Additionally, relying on deep wells is significantly more expensive to operate, which is a concern in today’s economy.” To mitigate this issue, the hatchery received significant investment to upgrade its infrastructure. “Specifically, we twinned the lines leading to the aeration tower. It’s a bit technical, but essentially, we had two deep wells connected to a single line, which limited our capacity.” Upgrades completed in late 2023 involved adding a separate line for each well, allowing the hatchery to run both wells simultaneously. “Now, during drought conditions when we can’t use the infiltration gallery pumps, we can rely entirely on the deep wells to run the hatchery. This was a major project that took about four to five months to complete,” Uittenbogaard said. Flooding hasn’t been a major issue for the hatchery itself because of its location. “We’re a bit removed from the river’s edge, situated on Tenderfoot Creek, and the facility was built up to protect it from flooding,” Uittenbogaard said. That said, it does have a large storage area near the groundwater table that can flood during heavy rain events. “For example, during the atmospheric river in 2021, that storage area did flood, but we keep all sensitive equipment in elevated areas, so the impact was minimal,” said Uittenbogaard. While the hatchery may be safe, flooding significantly impacts wild salmon populations. “Big floods move gravel dramatically, which can kill eggs and alevins in the gravel. These events harm salmon populations,” Uittenbogaard said. To counter this, the hatchery has a program specifically for pink salmon. “Floods tend to affect pink salmon the most because they are shallow spawners,” he explained. “Our pink salmon program involves collecting over a million pink salmon eggs each cycle to use as a backup in case of severe flooding. This ensures that we can support the salmon population through these challenging events.” In 2023, all salmon enhancement programs, including hatcheries and spawning channels, underwent a fire audit by a third party. According to Uittenbogaard, Tenderfoot Creek Hatchery performed well in the audit, but some upgrades were still required to reduce wildfire risks. “We added fire suppression equipment, cleared the perimeter of the site, and removed wooden structures, like a deck, to reduce fire risk,” Uittenbogaard said. These measures were funded through the Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative (PSSI), a program providing resources to address environmental impacts from floods, fires, and droughts. The hatchery’s success is thanks in part to its partnership with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), Uittenbogaard said. Together, they’ve worked on projects like turning an old lawn into a pond that provides a safe space for young coho salmon during droughts. “That pond used to be a lawn where staff had to cut grass. During droughts, the natural lake would dry up, leading to the loss of thousands of coho fry rearing there. “We collaborated with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation to secure funding and redesign the area.” “Together, we dug a deeper pond—about 10 feet or two metres deeper than the original lake—and added vegetation to naturalize it. This pond now acts as a refuge for fry during droughts, helping us save thousands of fish.” The hatchery also works closely with the Nation’s Natural Resources fisheries department. Despite all the challenges, Uittenbogaard is constantly inspired by the salmon themselves. “You’d think these big environmental changes would wipe out salmon populations,” he said. “But they keep coming back. It’s amazing to see how resilient they are.” Uittenbogaard hopes more locals will get involved in helping salmon. He pointed to groups like the Squamish River Watershed Society and Squamish Streamkeepers, which do habitat restoration and education work. “Volunteering with these organizations is a great way to make a difference,” he said. He also invites the community to visit the hatchery to learn more about salmon. “When people learn about salmon and their importance, it usually leads to respect and a better understanding of why we need to protect them,” he said. “We’re doing everything we can to protect these fish,” Uittenbogaard said. “It’s all about giving them a fighting chance for the future.” Bhagyashree Chatterjee is The Squamish Chief’s Indigenous affairs reporter. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative.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. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get any of our free email newsletters — news headlines, obituaries, sports, and more.(BPT) - Tech gifts are consistently some of the most popular presents to give and receive during the holidays. In fact, according to the annual Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns report , a record 233 million U.S. adults (89%) will buy tech products during the 2024 holiday season. But with so many devices out there, it can be hard to decide on the perfect option for the loved one on your list. 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TriNet Group CTO Jeffery Hayward sells $218,155 in stock, Is it OK to have just cookies for dinner? Asking for a friend. We’ve fully toggled into holiday mode here at New York Times Cooking, starting with Cookie Week, our annual baking bonanza. Inch for inch, is there anything happier than a cookie? It’s joy forged from butter and sugar. I’m tempted to just disappear into the kitchen and bake up a storm. Yet, as always, I have to eat a real dinner. And after a Thanksgiving weekend that included steak, French fries and multiple martinis, I’m due for a few lighter meals, like the maple-miso salmon with green beans below. Think of it as cookie-making fuel. By Colu Henry 4 servings 20 minutes 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Season the salmon fillets well with salt and pepper, and place them on a plate or in a large shallow bowl. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, miso, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Pour the mixture on top of the salmon and gently massage the marinade all over the fish. Let marinate while the oven comes to temperature. 3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together the green beans with the olive oil, red-pepper flakes and sesame oil (if using) and season generously with salt and pepper. Lay the salmon fillets on the sheet pan skin side down and spread the green beans out surrounding the fillets. 4. Arrange the salmon skin side down on the sheet pan and bake until the salmon is opaque and the green beans are cooked through, about 12 minutes. Right before serving, scatter with cilantro and a good squeeze of lime. Season with flaky sea salt and serve with rice, if desired. By Yasmin Fahr 4 servings 20 minutes 1. In a mixing bowl, mix together the garlic, ginger, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the olive oil. Add the shrimp and mix to coat well. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the shrimp in an even layer and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce, stir to combine and turn the shrimp. Raise the heat to high and adjust it to maintain a simmer (avoid bringing to a boil), and cook until the liquid is slightly thickened and shrimp are almost cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach in batches until wilted. 3. Remove from the heat and squeeze in the juice from a lime half. Adjust seasoning with more lime and salt as needed. Top with the chiles, scallions and cilantro, and serve with rice, noodles or naan. By Jennifer Steinhauer 4 servings 20 minutes, plus at least 1 hour marinating 1. Season the chicken breasts all over with the salt and pepper. Transfer the chicken to a gallon-size resealable freezer bag. Add 1/2 cup olive oil and the remaining ingredients, press out the air and seal the bag tightly so the chicken is fully submerged. Massage the chicken through the plastic bag to evenly distribute the herbs. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 8 hours. 2. In a large, deep skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium. Remove the chicken from the marinade, add to the skillet, then pour the lemons and marinade on top. Cook until the chicken is golden on one side, about 8 minutes. Turn the chicken, cover and cook over medium-low until chicken is cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve chicken topped with lemons and sauce. By Genevieve Ko 4 to 6 servings 25 minutes 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1/4 cup salt, then add the broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes. Use a spider or slotted spoon to transfer to a food processor; keep the water boiling. 2. Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook according to the package’s directions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. 3. Meanwhile, add the garlic to the broccoli and pulse, scraping the bowl occasionally, until smooth. Add the mint, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until smooth, then add the oil with the machine running. 4. Drain the pasta well and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the pesto. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. If the mixture seems thick, fold in the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. The mixture will thicken as it cools, so you want it to be saucy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 5. Divide among serving dishes and top with lemon zest, then grate cheese over. Sprinkle with the walnuts, grind more black pepper on top, then drizzle with olive oil. Serve hot, warm or room temperature. Tips: The pasta with the pesto will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Garnish with the lemon zest, cheese, walnuts, pepper and oil right before serving. Note that the pesto will oxidize after a day and darken into a khaki green. If packing for lunch, put the pasta in an airtight container and scatter the garnishes on top. If you want to keep the walnuts extra crunchy, you can keep them separate and sprinkling them on right before eating. By Ali Slagle 4 servings 30 minutes 1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the stock, cover and bring to a boil. 2. Add the salt, rice and beans (including the liquid). Stir just to combine, then cover. 3. Turn the heat down as low as it will go, then let simmer, undisturbed, for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 4 minutes, then fluff with a fork. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then garnish with lime or cilantro as you wish.