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No. 18 Mississippi 89, Alabama St. 24EQT completes public offering of common stock of Kodiak Gas ServicesBecause of the career choices that I made in life, the professional and personal circles that I run around in tend to be composed of those who would rather have a piece of wood as president over Donald Trump. Not a nice piece of curly maple or a beautiful spalted oak – the kind that would typically be made into toothpicks or ground down to put into low-quality parmesan to prevent it from clumping. I remember in 2016 when Trump beat Hillary Clinton to win his first term how many of those around me reacted so extremely. Some were appalled and disgusted. Most were deeply concerned and anxious about the damage Trump could do to our country. We had many discussions where I attempted to argue that the impact that Trump’s presidency would have on the average American would likely be negligible. I argued that they were being excessively apocalyptic and fearful. As predicted, life went on. Unless you insisted on waiting with bated breath to be appalled by the next outrageous thing that Trump said on Twitter or on the podium, everyday life just didn’t change much for the vast majority of people. The extent to which what happens in the capital affects us is sometimes significantly inflated by our own expectations and emotional responses. Similarly to Trump’s recent campaign, in 2016 he also ran on being tough on immigration. Despite his promises, all of the many illegals that I know continued their peacefully illegal lives undisturbed – some even visited their families in Mexico, only to once again very gracefully cha-cha their way past the best efforts of the Border Patrol. Forgive my abuse of anecdotal evidence, I can’t help myself. For what it’s worth, Obama deported many more people than Trump. On the other hand, it would be a departure from reality to claim that federal politics play no significant role in our lives. If it wasn’t for Trump, we would still have nationwide access to abortion, among other things. Those living in states with heavy restrictions on abortion can go to another state to undergo the procedure. It’s an annoyance and an unnecessary burden that no woman should have to shoulder, but it’s a temporary one. Some court decision or some act of Congress will inevitably reestablish universal access to abortion. In the meantime, even Republican states are gradually restoring abortion rights. Currently, one of the most prominent sources of outrage with respect to the next Trump administration stems from the choices that he’s making in staffing his cabinet and other positions. What sort of havoc will Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wreak as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services? Will all of our teeth fall out simultaneously after he removes the fluoride from the water? Only time will tell. Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon is another bold choice by our future president. He’s completely unqualified and wants to remove women from positions of combat, being the chivalrous gentleman that he is. Will his appointment have any impact at all on our lives? Related Articles Opinion Columnists | Elon Musk gets it: America’s legal immigration process need to change Opinion Columnists | Susan Shelley: The mundane reality of UFOs Opinion Columnists | Larry Wilson: On climate change, Trump is no King Canute Opinion Columnists | Alan Zorthian: The problem with the West San Gabriel Valley Area Plan Opinion Columnists | Blame Schwarzenegger for ‘terminating’ affordable housing in California All this is to say that it’s not unreasonable to be concerned for the future of our country when we have a president who attempted to undermine the democratic process. But this constant obsession about what is going on in government is counterproductive to our health and wellbeing. The vast majority of the time, what politicians decide to do has very little appreciable impact on us, particularly when compared to everything else that is going on in our lives. It makes it so much more perplexing that many allow their mental lives to be disproportionately consumed by the poor decisions of the government. There are countless stories out there of individuals shunning their loved ones for simply supporting one candidate or another. Many are now considering refusing to attend the same holiday gatherings as their brothers or sisters, all over silly political disagreements. This is a time to appreciate your loved ones despite whatever flaws you believe them to have, so retire the pitchfork and relax a little bit. Rafael Perez is a columnist for the Southern California News Group. He is a doctoral candidate in philosophy at the University of Rochester. You can reach him at rafaelperezocregister@gmail.com.
Save Up To 50% On Pokemon TCG Packs, Lego Sets, And Other Collectibles At Best Buy This WeekendRyan Reynolds doesn't consider Martha Stewart a close contact, or at least he didn't before she dissed his sense of humour. The Deadpool & Wolverine actor, 48, responded to the writer's viral comments about him "not being so funny in real life" in his recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter . "If you can’t take a punch in this business, you’re in trouble," Reynolds began with an introspection. "But why would people ever assume the way they see you on camera is how you’re going to be in real life? Right? You’re just a person," the actor added. "But I do it too. I’m a fan of people and I love certain people’s work, and I’m thinking when I meet them, I want to see little glimpses of that." Reynolds continued, "I don’t think what happened was designed to hurt anyone. That was just an incredibly valid observation that someone made." The Green Lantern star then subtly hit back saying he and Stewart, 83, had not really built rapport where he would be comfortable joking around with her in the first place. "Lots of people would say I’m very serious if they met me," explaining, "I can’t imagine entering any room in which I don’t intimately know the people, where I suddenly kind of turn on and perform." The award-winning actor went on to explain how his anxiety also plays a part in most interactions with strangers. "Always been much more shy around people that I don’t know unless I’m stepping out on a stage," Reynolds explained. "I’ve always been one to be very quiet, and part of that is anxiety I’ve carried with me since I was a kid," he went on. "And at times it’s very normal for anyone and everyone to experience anxiety. Some people’s anxiety, and I include mine, has a tendency to go down a slippery slope that needs to be managed to some degree." His response comes after Stewart was asked by Bilt Rewards CEO and founder Ankur Jain which celebrities she thought respondents had named as the most fun to hang out with as she made an appearance on game show Rent Free . "Ryan Reynolds, is he one of those?” she asked, before adding, “And you want to know something? He’s not so funny in real life. No, he’s not so funny. He’s very serious.” Stewart admitted she "would take Ryan off [the list], and I would put in somebody else." “He’s a good actor,” she said of Reynolds, a neighbour in Upstate New York. “He can act funny, but he isn’t funny. Maybe he can get to be funny again. I’m going to get in trouble." Reynolds later playfully responded on X, writing, "I’d disagree with her. But I tried that once. The woman is unexpectedly spry. She really closed the gap after a mile or so."Jim Harbaugh still hasn’t beaten his older brother. The third HarBowl between John Harbaugh and his brother Jim went to John, again. The Baltimore Ravens fell behind 10 points early but then overwhelmed the Los Angeles Chargers the rest of the way. The Ravens went on to a with Lamar Jackson throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another. The Harbaughs coached against each other twice when Jim was the coach of the San Francisco 49ers, and John won both meetings, including Super Bowl XLVII. Monday’s result wasn’t due to John outcoaching Jim, though John had some strong decisions, including going for it on a key fourth down from his own 16-yard line. The mismatch was due more to John Harbaugh having a much better roster to work with. The Ravens have some flaws, especially on defense, but they’re still significantly ahead of the Chargers Give Jim Harbaugh some time. He’s doing just fine in his first season back in the NFL. The Chargers are 7-4, even after the loss, and likely to get a wild-card playoff spot. And maybe sometime soon he can have another rematch against his brother, and perhaps get a win against him. One of the bolder coaching decisions of the NFL season paid off big for the Ravens late in the first half. On their own 16-yard line, the Ravens acted like they were going to go for it just before the two-minute warning, trying to draw the Chargers offsides. That didn’t work, so it appeared they’d punt after the two-minute warning. But the offense came on the field, tight end Mark Andrews took a snap and sneaked it ahead for the first down. That gave the Ravens' offense some life, and the drive ended with Rashod Bateman’s 40-yard touchdown catch. That gave the Ravens a 14-10 halftime lead after they fell behind 10-0 early in the game. LAMAR GOES 40 YARDS DEEP TO BATEMAN. Ravens take the lead before half! 📺: on ESPN/ABC 📱: Stream on — NFL (@NFL) The Chargers executed a very nice 24-second drive to end the half, picking up 36 yards to set up a 52-yard field goal as the second quarter expired. The Chargers trailed 14-13 going into halftime. The defenses kept each offense out of the end zone in the third quarter. The Ravens lead was 17-16 going into the fourth quarter. It was a well-coached game between two good teams. As expected. The Ravens extended their lead early in the fourth quarter on a nice jumping touchdown catch in the end zone by tight end Mark Andrews. The Chargers might have answered, but there was an egregious drop by 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston on a third-and-6. Johnston could have turned it up for a huge gain, but it went right through his hands and the Chargers punted. It wasn’t a long Lamar Jackson or Derrick Henry run that broke it open after that. It was Justice Hill who took a third-down handoff to the outside and found a seam for a 51-yard score. The Ravens led 30-16 after that big play and it was going to be very hard for the Chargers to come back from that. An LA touchdown in the final minute made the score look closer. Justice Hill takes it TO THE HOUSE 💨 (via ) — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) The Ravens have been a machine on offense in most games this season. The win gets the Ravens to 8-4, just behind the 8-3 Steelers for first place in the AFC North. At their best, the Ravens are a Super Bowl contender with MVP candidate Lamar Jackson leading the way. The Ravens are also superbly coached. So are the Chargers. Jim Harbaugh just needs a little more time to get his team to the same position John has his. This one's over. The Chargers failed to recover the onside kick, and the Ravens take over with 43 seconds remaining. They can run out the clock on a decisive 30-23 win. This was a nail-biter through the first half, but the Ravens imposed their will in the second. Aggression by Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and execution by Baltimore’s run game resulted in three successful fourth-down conversions on three tries. The conversions ultimately resulted in two Ravens touchdowns. John Harbaugh improves to 3-0 in games against his brother Jim. The Ravens improve to 8-4, while the Chargers drop to 7-4. Both teams remain on the right side of the AFC playoff picture. The Chargers are still in this. A pair of pass interference penalties kept a drive alive that ended with a Gus Edwards touchdown run. The score cut Baltimore's lead to 30-23 with 46 seconds left. This one will come down to an onside kick. The Chargers came up with a stop and forced the Ravens to punt with 3:08 left in regulation. But they need a miracle, trailing 30-16 with one timeout remaining. Officials initially flagged this play for pass interference on the Chargers' failed third-and-18 attempt. But they picked up the flag after consultation. Was it the right no-call? PI or no PI? — BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) The Ravens continue to dominate the second half. A third-and-18 deep ball by Justin Herbert hits the turf, and the Chargers are forced to punt after gaining seven yards on three plays. A second-down sack short-circuited the drive. Baltimore's in control with the ball and a 30-16 lead with 6:31 remaining. Derrick Henry helped set up the Hill touchdown with some classic Derrick Henry stiff-arms. derrick henry — ◇ (@HOODH3RO) The second half continues to be all Ravens. Baltimore opened the game up on a 51-yard touchdown run by Justice Hill. The Ravens ran motion that confused the Chargers defense, and Hill rumbled down the left sideline for the score. The career-long run by Hill extends Baltimore's lead to 30-16 with 7:24 remaining. Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston had a third-and-6 catch in his hands and open field in front of him for a potential big gain. But he couldn't hold on. Johnston dropped the pass from Justin Herbert, and the Chargers were forced to punt thanks to the critical miscue at a key juncture of the game. Baltimore takes over possession with a 23-16 lead and 10:45 remaining. Quentin Johnston with a BRUTAL drop — Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has now been ruled out with a knee injury. It's Gus Edwards as the bellcow the rest of the way for Los Angeles. injury update: J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been downgraded to out. — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) The Ravens have now converted three fourth-down conversions into two touchdowns. Baltimore went for it twice on fourth-and-1 and converted each time on their latest drive and capped it off with a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Mark Andrews in the back of the end zone. A two-point conversion fails, and the Ravens extend their lead to 23-16 with 12:32 remaining in regulation. John Harbaugh's playing aggressive against his brother, and it's paying off. TOUCHDOWN MARK ANDREWS!!!! TUNE IN ON ESPN!! — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) Baltimore started the fourth quarter by going for it yet again on fourth-and-1 after converting twice in two previous tries, including earlier in the same drive. So why not go for it again? Derrick Henry converts again with a 2-yard run to the Chargers' 23-yard line. The Ravens went for it again on fourth-and-1, this time from their own 39. There was no doubt about this one. Derrick Henry rumbled 27 yards to pick up the first down and then some. FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSION!!! PICKS UP 27!! Tune in on ESPN!! — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) The Ravens and Chargers have traded field goals to start the second half. The Chargers answered Baltimore's opening field-goal drive with a 10-play, 36-yard drive that ended with a 52-yard field goal by Cameron Dicker, his third field goal of the night and his second from 52 yards. Baltimore leads, 17-16 with 4:08 remaining in the third quarter. Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has yet to join his teammates on the sideline after halftime, according to ESPN. Dobbins is officially questionable with a knee injury. Gus Edwards would take over the lead role if Dobbins can't return. Justin Tucker's been uncharacteristically shaky this season with six missed field goals and one missed extra point. But he's true from 45 yards to cap Baltimore's first drive of the second half (10 plays, 43 yards) to extend the Ravens' lead to 17-13. Lamar Jackson completed passes on third-and-9 and third-and-10 to keep the field-goal drive alive. The Ravens start the second half with the ball and a 14-13 lead. A well-played half by both teams sends the game into halftime with the Ravens holding a 14-13 lead. Here are the key first-half stats: : 13 of 18 for 129 yards; 3 carries for 17 yards and 1 touchdown; 0 turnovers 5 of 9 for 89 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 14 yards and 1 touchdown; 0 turnovers 6 carries for 40 yards 9 carries for 66 yards 3 catches for 41 yards 1 catch for 40 yards and 1 touchdown 202 on 5.9 yards per play 176 on 7.7 yards per play 11 10 0 John Harbaugh's gamble did not go unanswered. The Chargers responded to Baltimore's stunning touchdown drive with a four-play 22-yard drive in the final 24 seconds of the first half. Cameron Dicker pays it off with a 52-yard field goal to cut Baltimore's lead to 14-13 at halftime. So far, the HarBowl is living up to its billing. Gutsy, aggressive play and strong execution from both teams. A big gamble pays off in a big way for the Ravens. Instead of punting, Baltimore went for it and got it on fourth-and-1 from its own 16-yard line after the first-half 2-minute warning. Five plays later, Lamar Jackson hit Rashod Bateman in a tight window for a 40-yard touchdown to take a 14-10 lead for Baltimore. John Harbaugh's gamble pays off big time against his little brother. TOUCHDOWN !!!!!!!! BIG PLAY BATE!!!! TUNE IN ON ESPN!! — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) The Ravens threw a big roll of the dice and picked up a first down on fourth-and-1 from their own 16 at the 2-minute warning. A direct snap to tight end Mark Andrews results in a 2-yard gain and a first down, and the Ravens don't give the ball back to the Chargers.
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