New Jersey Arson Attorney Adam M. Lustberg Releases Informative Article on Arson Laws in New Jersey 12-02-2024 11:46 PM CET | Politics, Law & Society Press release from: ABNewswire New Jersey arson attorney [ https://www.lustberglaw.com/arson-attorney/ ] Adam M. Lustberg of Lustberg Law Offices, LLC has recently published an insightful article discussing the nuances of arson charges in New Jersey. The article delves into the distinctions between ordinary and aggravated arson, the legal consequences of a conviction, and potential defenses available to those accused. "Arson is not just about the destruction of property; it carries significant criminal consequences and long-term repercussions," said New Jersey arson attorney Adam M. Lustberg. "Whether the charge is ordinary or aggravated arson, the penalties can include years of prison time, probation restrictions, and other life-altering outcomes. It's crucial to address these charges head-on with a clear understanding of the law." According to the New Jersey arson attorney, arson charges are categorized into two types: ordinary arson and aggravated arson. The main distinction lies in the defendant's intent and the level of danger caused by the act. Ordinary arson typically involves reckless behavior that endangers property or people, while aggravated arson involves the deliberate intent to cause harm or destruction. Both charges, however, carry severe penalties under New Jersey law. "Aggravated arson is treated with the utmost seriousness under New Jersey law," said Lustberg. "Any act that intentionally endangers lives or property will result in harsh penalties, and in some cases, mandatory minimum prison sentences without parole." New Jersey arson convictions can have far-reaching consequences beyond prison time. The article details additional penalties, such as prolonged probation, loss of insurance coverage, and restrictions on entry into rehabilitation programs for drug, alcohol, or psychiatric treatment. Additionally, New Jersey law mandates that individuals convicted of certain arson offenses serve at least 85% of their prison sentence before being eligible for parole. Lustberg emphasizes that the consequences of an arson conviction extend into nearly every aspect of a person's life. "From the loss of freedom to the stigma of a criminal record, an arson conviction can impact one's ability to move forward," he said. "That's why it's critical to approach these cases with a strong defense strategy." The article outlines several potential defenses that could be used to challenge arson charges, such as mistaken identity, accidental fires, lack of intent, and flawed investigations. Mistaken identity suggests the wrong person is accused, while accidental fires point to unintentional or natural causes. Lack of intent argues the defendant didn't mean to commit arson, and flawed investigations may reveal errors or inconsistencies that weaken the prosecution's case. Lustberg points out that every arson case is unique and requires a tailored approach. "The circumstances surrounding the fire, the evidence presented, and the intent behind the act all play a role in determining the outcome of the case. A strong defense can make the difference between a conviction and an acquittal," he said. In the article, Lustberg further elaborates on aggravated arson, which involves deliberate actions that endanger lives or property.He notes that aggravated arson can be charged when a fire is set to cause injury or death, destroy a building, collect insurance money while endangering others, evade regulations, or damage a forest. "Aggravated arson cases often involve complex investigations and severe penalties," Lustberg said. "For those accused, it's essential to have a defense team that can challenge the prosecution's evidence and present a compelling case." Facing an arson charge in New Jersey is a serious matter, and individuals accused of such crimes should take immediate steps to protect their rights. Consulting with an experienced arson attorney can help individuals understand their options, assess the evidence, and develop a strategy to achieve the best possible outcome. About Lustberg Law Offices, LLC: Lustberg Law Offices, LLC is a premier New Jersey law firm dedicated to defending individuals facing criminal charges, including arson. Led by attorney Adam M. Lustberg, the firm is committed to providing personalized legal representation and advocating for clients' rights in even the most challenging cases. With a focus on thorough preparation and a deep understanding of New Jersey criminal law, Lustberg Law Offices works tirelessly to pursue favorable outcomes for its clients. 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Providing leadership in local content development has allowed ARCO to grow beyond its original industry into a dynamic group of world-class companies. On April 1, 2015, these companies were reincorporated under the name, ARCO Group. ARCO Maintenance and Engineering Limited (AMEL), (successor of ARCO Petrochemical Engineering Company) has significant experience in the maintenance and engineering capability of rotating and reciprocating equipment (gas turbines, steam-turbines and compressors) and providing electrical power solutions. It delivers outstanding local partnership solutions through its workforce (over 170 Nigerians), who are supported by its Global Technical Partners through technology injection and transfer of know-how. One significant factor that made ARCO the champion of local content was when in 2007, the Niger Delta crisis got to a frightening dimension, the expatriates maintaining gas turbines and compressors for one of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) were evacuated from the site. After their exit, the responsibility to maintain this sophisticated equipment fell on ARCO’s engineers and technicians. Having sufficiently developed local capability through training and capacity building, ARCO deployed young Nigerians it trained to keep the plants running in the absence of the expatriate engineers and technicians. This was a pleasant surprise to the industry. Also, during the Niger Delta crisis, Nigerian sailors who were highly qualified like their expatriate counterparts, but were hitherto looked down upon, were called be the crew and manage the vessels. They creditably discharged the responsibility to the amazement of those who had been skeptical about their abilities. Today, Nigeria has reduced the operational costs of its vessels by over 40 per cent because Indigenous operators, whose capacities the firm has helped to build, are now playing major roles in the marine subsector. The ARCO Group has carved out a singular space for itself in Nigeria’s competitive oil and gas sector, focusing on marine logistics, maintenance, testing and drone technology. In 1980, Alfred Okoigun, founder of the group, noticed that Nigerian oil refineries were still importing essential spare parts from abroad – a lengthy and inefficient process. He saw an unmissable business opportunity. With only $680 at his disposal, he quit his job, started his own company and became one of the first agents in the country to represent some of the major oil and gas maintenance firms in the world. Today, 38 years after its humble beginnings, ARCO Group is a leading oil and gas servicing firm that aims to be a billion-dollar company by 2025. Okoigun, now the company’s group managing director, has not forgotten the hardships of his start-up journey. ARCO supports young entrepreneurs by sponsoring seminars and scholarships for young engineering students, for which he has received many awards for his contributions to the national oil and gas sector. ARCO mainly focuses on downstream oil and gas services. The ARCO Group is split into four subsidiaries. ARCO Marine handles the marine logistics of the oil and gas industry. ARCO Maintenance and Engineering handles rotating and reciprocating equipment (gas turbines, steam turbines and compressors). ARCO Integrity provides testing and assessment, while the newly formed ARCO Worldwide focuses on the drone industry. At the time of going public, the Group was providing jobs for over 500 people. This milestone was the result of many small changes that contributed to the overall transformation, such as choosing good people, applying the right economic model, and adopting a growth mindset. The group has the goal of creating a constellation of autonomous subsidiaries and diversifying its product offering. The group aims to acquire its own intellectual property and build a research and development department. Ideally, in the near future, ARCO is repositioning to start exporting ARCO products to the rest of the world. Some of the areas it is looking at are technology, agriculture, drones, and media, as it wants to be seen as a Nigerian company in the global context. With these achievements, ARCO Engineering is a meritorious winner of LEADERSHIP Oil and Gas Local Content of the Year award.
Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to ChabadWhere to sleep? “The Haneda Airport departure terminal’s good,” a 45-year-old Osaka executive tells Spa (Dec 3-10). For sleep? Why not? “Our company’s top accommodation allowance for business travel is 18,000 yen a night” – not bad compared to the maximum 10,900 yen a night a mid-level government employee is permitted by law; still – “I’ve never found a hotel room in Tokyo at that rate. A colleague said to me, ‘Try Haneda.’ Okay, I thought, I’ll try Haneda.” Sure enough: “The chairs are spacious, you can stretch your legs out, there’s a convenience store, a coffee shop...” Word’s getting around: most nights it’s full almost to capacity. Tokyo is desperately short of hotel rooms, Spa finds. The post-COVID surge of inbound tourism has shown Japan’s enormous appeal to the world (the cheap yen helps of course). Never have so many foreign tourists strained the limits of Japan’s facilities and hospitality, their number projected to hit 35 million by year’s end. Tokyo’s hotel prices soar, “no vacancy” signs multiply. Where’s a business traveler to lay his or her head? Some are driven to some pretty desperate shifts, and the remarkable thing is, if Spa’s report is any indication, how tolerant they are of the stresses involved, what an easygoing sense of humor they display. Sleep and repose issue the strangest invitations, conceal themselves in the most unlikely places. No one noticed when a hotel room was to be had for a click or a phone call. What business traveler would have thought then of sleeping in... well, for example, a car share car. These are cars rented by the hour or half hour or kilometer for errands. They’re not meant to be slept in and in fact industry regulations more or less ban it, but growing demand exerts its force and topple the barriers. “There’s a certain campground I park at for 500 yen,” says a 37-year-old business traveler from Shiga Prefecture. “There’s a coin shower and everything.” Scanning the internet, a 35-year-old from Hyogo Prefecture happened on a love hotel offering rooms for an astonishingly economical 5,000 yen. It was in a remote back street, but what of that? Nothing – but “really,” he thought as he stood outside, “is this a love hotel?” More like a disused warehouse it seemed: heavy iron door, moldy smell. “I wouldn’t bring a lover here” – but he was alone, it was only for one night, the price was right; still, an uncomfortable night it proved to be; he felt uneasy in ways he couldn’t put his finger on, and when he woke up in the morning the sheets were inexplicably soaking wet. “Back home, I told my wife about it, and she said immediately: ‘A ghost!’” It’s as good an explanation as any. The legal limit on accommodation allowances for government employees seems utterly out of touch with reality – perhaps because reality changed so quickly. 10,900 yen! Not everyone stumbles on a “ghost love hotel” – or would settle for one. “There are late night meetings and I need a place near Kasumigaseki” – Tokyo’s political core – says a 57-year-old bureaucrat from Osaka. With nothing to be had anywhere nearby for less than 20,000 yen, he feels he has no choice. He pays the difference out of his own pocket. Other options where various budget arrangements can be made, varying degrees of discomfort more or less cheerfully endured, and also various unexpected pleasures enjoyed, include internet cafes, aesthetic salons, co-working spaces (part coffee shop, part office space for remote workers), remote suburban hotels that are available and reasonably priced but likely far from wherever your business is, and last but not least – this is not for everyone – a park bench. Not for everyone, but a 28-year-old company employee from Osaka, blessed with the adaptability of youth, grinned and bore it and even enjoyed it. “It was last September, still very hot. but in the park it was nice and cool and I got five hours of good sleep. And there’s a fully equipped toilet, so I could wash a bit and brush my teeth.” What more do you need at 28? “The only trouble was,” he says, “mosquitoes. I had to get mosquito repellent at a convenience store for 1000 yen.” So it wasn’t entirely free after all.
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The incident allegedly happened at the Starbucks Convenience Center at 199 Lincoln Road West in Vallejo, just off Highway 80 about 45 miles north of the San Francisco International Airport, according to Vallejo Police Department Sgt. Rashad Hollis. The suspects took personal belongings but left the band’s instruments, according to the group called Sports Team. “They can take our Nintendo Switches, but they can never take our ability to play rock songs about motorways,” the band wrote. According to the band’s posting, the group stopped for coffee about 10 minutes after arriving in the area. While they were ordering coffee at Starbucks, they said a man ran inside to tell them some guys were breaking into the van. “Ran out to try to stop and find masked guys ransacking the van,” the band reported. When they shouted at them to stop, the suspects pulled out a gun, according to the band. In a video posted on social media Tuesday morning, one of the members can be heard yelling “Get down!” to his bandmates and then pleading for someone inside the convenience store to “ring the police!” The band members can also be heard talking about the robbers taking a “bag” and a laptop. The group have a concert date Tuesday in Sacramento, which they said they plan to keep. Locals at the scene were apparently not surprised, according to the group. “In all seriousness pretty shocking how resigned everyone seemed to be to it,” the band wrote. “It happens 9 a.m. at some petrol station Starbucks. Wild.” Police were called but allegedly told the band to “submit an online report,” though that might have been the result of a miscommunication between the 911 caller and band members who posted on social media. The Vallejo Police Department explained that the person who called 911 was asked multiple times by the dispatcher if the suspects were armed and if a gun was pointed at anyone, and the caller said they were not sure. “No one was able to confirm there was a firearm,” Hollis told The Epoch Times. “So, based off of what was reported as a smash-and-dash—that’s a vehicle burglary. No life was in imminent danger.” Vehicle burglaries usually require victims to file an online report, according to Hollis. To complicate matters, the Vallejo police department responded to another call right after the alleged vehicle break-in. The second call involved a barricaded suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon that required a SWAT response, which drained the department’s resources. That call didn’t end until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Hollis said. Sports Team’s next show is set for Dec. 7 in San Francisco, followed by two others.EDITOR'S NOTE: On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. No one wants to see any player take a vicious hit like the one that knocked Trevor Lawrence out of the game. It’s easy to agree on that point. Eliminating violent shots is the hard part. The NFL has instituted several rules to protect quarterbacks but football is a physical sport and players have to react instantly and make split-second decisions going at high speeds so injuries keep occurring. Lawrence was carted off the field in the first half of Jacksonville’s 23-20 loss to Houston on Sunday after Azeez Al-Shaair leveled the defenseless quarterback with a forearm to the facemask. The late hit put Lawrence in the fencing position — both fists clenched — and he stayed on the ground for several minutes, while a brawl ensued. Lawrence didn’t require hospitalization for his concussion but it’s unknown when he’ll return. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out/been praying for me,” Lawrence wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.” Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and faces a fine and potential suspension after his latest unsportsmanlike penalty. The Texans' linebacker was flagged and later fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard last week. He was fined earlier this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That occurred during a scuffle that started after his hard shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline that wasn’t flagged. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. Al-Shaair once got away with grabbing Tom Brady by the throat on a pass rush in a game between the 49ers and Buccaneers. Outraged Jaguars players called Al-Shaair’s hit “dirty” and Texans coach DeMeco Ryans made it known he didn’t condone it. “It’s not what we’re coaching,” Ryans said. “Want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt the team, get a penalty there. Have to be smarter when the quarterback is going down. Unfortunate play. Not representative of who Azeez is. He’s a smart player, really great leader for us. We felt his presence not being there. His loss really affected us on the defensive side. Just not what we’re coaching. Didn’t want to see the melee and all the aftermath. That’s not what we’re about. Not representative of us. I’ll talk to Azeez, address him personally, and we’ll move forward from it.” Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston, a former fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, didn’t hold back his criticism, calling it a “cheap shot.” “It’s everything you’re not supposed to do,” Johnston said. “Everything. You’ll see this in slow motion and Azeez Al-Shaair does everything you’re trying to prevent in this situation. It’s reckless. It’s disrespectful. There’s an honor that you give to your opponent on the football field and you respect him. And there’s opportunities to be physical and give big hits and play this game in that manner. And there’s other times when there’s a respect that you grant to your opponent.” Some former NFL quarterbacks blasted Al-Shaair on social media. “There is no place in the game of football for dirty hits like this one,” Robert Griffin III wrote on X. Chase Daniel called it “one of the dirtiest hits” he’s ever seen on a quarterback. Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, right, jumps on Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after his late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, bottom, during the first half of a game on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Even defensive players struggled to defend Al-Shaair. “That was uncalled for,” Hall of Fame defensive lineman Michael Strahan said on Fox’s studio show while fellow Hall of Famer Howie Long agreed. But the play also sparked debate about the quarterback slide. Lawrence slid feet first, which signals that he’s giving himself up on the play. The NFL rulebook states: “A defender must pull up when a runner begins a feet-first slide.” But defensive players aren’t automatically penalized if they make contact with a sliding quarterback if they already committed and the contact is unavoidable. The rules state it’s a foul when “the defender makes forcible contact into the head or neck area of the runner with the helmet, shoulder, or forearm, or commits some other act that is unnecessary roughness.” Al-Shaair did that so he was penalized and will face other repercussions. Still, given the hard-hitting nature of the sport, it won’t be the last time this happens. When Caleb Williams took the field for the Chicago Bears' first regular season game against the Tennessee Titans, the anticipation for the rookie's debut game—possibly the most ever—was on full display. Despite a tough debut for the quarterback, the Bears secured a 24-17 win, a notable feat for the rookie. The victory made Williams the first #1 overall pick with a Week 1 win in over 20 years. Going forward this season, Williams is expected to eclipse C.J. Stroud's record-breaking 2023 rookie campaign with the Houston Texans. However, Stroud's success is an anomaly. Drafting a successful quarterback, especially one who is effective right away, is difficult. When teams have a high first-round draft pick, and they're coming off an unsuccessful few seasons, it's assumed that they will use their first pick on a quarterback . That player will assume the title of "the face of the franchise" and will get the central attention, win or lose. To see which quarterbacks have faced that challenge and triumphed, ATS.io compiled a ranking of the 10 best rookie quarterbacks since 1960 using data from StatHead . Rookies were defined as players who are in their first season of professional football and have not been on the roster of another professional team. Quarterbacks were ranked according to adjusted net yards per pass attempt, which quantifies efficient passing skill. Ties were broken using passer rating. Only rookie quarterbacks with at least 10 games played and 200 total passing attempts were considered. Since 1967, 130 quarterbacks have been drafted in the first round. Of those drafted, only 61 have won a playoff game as a starter, according to The Athletic, which used data from NFL Research . The biggest reason this success rate is not guaranteed is because there are differences between college and pro offensive systems. In the collegiate game, the ball is snapped at different points on the field, passing windows are wider, and defenders and linemen are not as quick, making the adjustment to the pro level more difficult. NFL scouts and general managers are gambling on what skills can be transferable and how long those adjustments might take, which is why some teams prefer redshirt quarterbacks to ease the transition. However, just because a team may not want to use their first-round pick on a quarterback, doesn't mean they can't find a diamond in the rough later in the draft. Think about Tom Brady, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott, all of which were not first-round picks, but have gone on to make a name for themselves in the NFL. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.44 - Passer rating: 91.2 - Season stats: 3,271 yards, 21 touchdowns, 6 interceptions Coming out of college, Gardner Minshew was not a highly sought-after quarterback for NFL teams. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft—a draft that was headlined by Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins, and Daniel Jones. Nonetheless, Minshew's rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars was filled with many accomplishments. He won Rookie of the Week seven times despite not winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Minshew also had the highest passer rating of any rookie quarterback that started in 2019. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.77 - Passer rating: 93.7 - Season stats: 3,725 yards, 27 touchdowns, 14 interceptions Pressure was high for Baker Mayfield as the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. When he joined the Cleveland Browns, there was an expectation that once the team figured out the quarterback position, it could be playoff-ready. After trading for Jarvis Landry, a young wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, in the offseason, the Browns were on their way. Mayfield's rookie season was filled with many firsts, and the Landry-Mayfield connection filled the stat sheet. Mayfield set the record for most passing touchdowns by a rookie quarterback in 2019 with 27 surpassing prior marks from Payton Manning and Russell Wilson. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.84 - Passer rating: 98.3 - Season stats: 4,336 yards, 31 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Justin Herbert was the third quarterback selected in the 2020 NFL draft behind Joe Burrow and Tua Tagovailoa. As the No. 6 overall pick, expectations were high, but there was also an assumption that it would be a few years before Herbert's development would take shape. Then, Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor was accidentally punctured in the lung by a team doctor administering a painkiller before the second game of the season, and it wasn't clear what Taylor's status would be moving forward. When Herbert was given the nod to start minutes before the game, fans didn't know what to expect. Herbert shocked viewers when he threw for over 300 yards and only one interception in that game. He continued his strong rookie showing throughout the season and went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 6.93 - Passer rating: 98.1 - Season stats: 2,621 yards, 17 touchdowns, 11 interceptions Ben Roethlisberger was the third quarterback selected in his draft class behind the likes of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers—though fans wouldn't have been able to tell. From the moment Roethlisberger was called up by the Pittsburgh Steelers to play in his first game—Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens—it was clear he had a special arm, gaining the nickname "Golden Arm." While the next several games were bumpy for Steelers fans, it was clear that Roethlisberger was the future of the franchise. The Steelers had a solid running game and its receiving core, led by Hines Ward, was one of the best in the league . Once Roethlisberger gained his footing a few games in, he was unstoppable. He led Pittsburgh to its best record ever: 15-1. He also started the season on an eight-game winning streak, becoming the first rookie to do so. Additionally, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback to win AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 87.7 - Season stats: 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions As the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, there were high expectations on Matt Ryan's shoulders heading to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons were coming off back-to-back losing seasons and off-the-field legal troubles with its starting quarterback Michael Vick overshadowing the team's play. Ryan was expected to pick up the pieces. He did that immediately, leading the Falcons to an 11-5 record in his rookie season and becoming the clear favorite for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year halfway through the season, which he went on to win. The tag team of Ryan and running back Michael Turner was one of the best offensive forces in the sport that season. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.01 - Passer rating: 100 - Season stats: 3,118 yards, 26 touchdowns, 10 interceptions Russell Wilson was drafted in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Considering Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck headlined the NFL Draft that year, it was not believed that Wilson would be a starter come Week 1, but that quickly changed. Going into the 2012 NFL Draft, Tarvaris Jackson was the Seattle Seahawks' starting quarterback, and the team signed NFL veteran quarterback Matt Flynn as an insurance policy on the injury-prone Jackson . It was assumed in the short term that either Jackson or Flynn would lead the franchise. Once training camp arrived, however, the Seahawks' quarterback position was uncertain. Jackson was traded to the Buffalo Bills, and Flynn was underwhelming at camp, forcing Head Coach Pete Carroll to take a gamble on his rookie quarterback, Wilson, in Week 1. Carroll, nor Wilson, ever looked back. Wilson was one of the best passing quarterbacks that season. He led the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and went on to win NFL Rookie of the Year. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.39 - Passer rating: 96 - Season stats: 2,210 yards, 20 touchdowns, 6 interceptions When Dan Marino was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1983, the NFL looked very different. Running the ball was the name of the game. The quarterback would either run the football himself at the line of scrimmage or hand it off to the running back, and the offensive linemen would claw and push the pile forward as the runner powered his legs. It was not a pretty sight. However, Marino took a different approach, throwing the ball with a unique quick release for that era. He led the Dolphins to a 9-1 record after replacing David Woodley midway through his rookie season, ending with a 12-4 record. He went on to win Rookie of the Year and was the first rookie to start a Pro Bowl. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 100.8 - Season stats: 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5 interceptions When C.J. Stroud was drafted No. 2 by the Houston Texans last year, there were a lot of questions, not about his ability, but about the organization that he would be playing for. The Texans were coming off of a 3-13-1 season in 2022, finishing with the worst record in the league, and a lot of volatility in its front office. The team fired its head coach and a top executive before the draft. Weeks later, the team hired former Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans as its next head coach. While Ryans is a defensive-minded coach, Stroud was seen as a key ingredient to the team's success since Ryans hired his coaching staff around the quarterback. Stroud led the NFL in yards and TD-to-interception ratio during his rookie season, which is an efficiency statistic considering he didn't get his first interception until his sixth regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints. While Stroud was a part of the league MVP conversation for most of the season, he didn't ultimately win the title. However, he was named 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and his rookie season is seen as one of the best in NFL history. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.47 - Passer rating: 102.4 - Season stats: 3,200 yards, 20 touchdowns, 5 interceptions Leading into the 2012 draft, it wasn't a matter of whether Washington would pick a quarterback, it was a matter of who. After several seasons of mediocre quarterback play and losing seasons from the likes of Jason Campbell, Donovan McNabb, and Rex Grossman, it was time for a new face to lead the offense. At No. 2, Washington selected Robert Griffin III making him the second quarterback selected in the 2012 NFL draft behind Andrew Luck. Griffin started his rookie year campaign with one of the best performances football fans have ever seen. He completed 19 of his 26 pass attempts for 320 yards and 2 touchdowns, beating the New Orleans Saints. That game earned him the highest passer rating by a rookie ever, 158.3. He now shares that record with Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota. Griffin III went on to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012. - Adjusted net yards per pass attempt: 7.86 - Passer rating: 104.9 - Season stats: 3,667 yards, 23 touchdowns, 4 interceptions Dak Prescott is statistically the best rookie quarterback ever, racking up the best passer rating as a rookie. After losing his first game, he led the Cowboys on an 11-game winning streak. That season, he led the team to its fourth-best season ever with a 13-3 record. Prescott was the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and became the first NFL quarterback to be drafted in the fourth round or later to start all 16 regular season games. Data reporting by Karim Noorani. Story editing by Shanna Kelly. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Robert Wickwire. Photo selection by Clarese Moller. This story originally appeared on ATS.io and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
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Guwahati: The bioengineering and technology department of Gauhati University is set to host the International Conference CARBO-XXXVIII from Dec 4 to 6. The event, organized by the department in collaboration with the Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists India (ACCTI), will focus on recent advances in glycoscience and glycotechnology . A keynote address on “Ranking of Indian Universities among World Universities” will be delivered by Asoke Deysarkar, CEO of PfP Industries and LLC in USA. The three-day-long conference has attracted delegates from Germany, USA, Brazil, Italy, Netherlands and India, reflecting its global importance. Convener of the conference Debabrat Baishya noted that the event will bring together leading experts in glycoscience to exchange ideas, foster interdisciplinary collaborations and discuss the role of glycoscience in advancing global health and technology. We also published the following articles recently GU to host intl conference from Dec 4 Gauhati University's bioengineering and technology department will host the International Conference CARBO-XXXVIII from December 4 to 6, focusing on glycoscience and glycotechnology. The event, held in collaboration with the Association of Carbohydrate Chemists and Technologists India, features a keynote address by Asoke Deysarkar and attracts international delegates from Germany, USA, Brazil, Italy, Netherlands, and India. Conference to preserve harmony on Dec 5: Mahadevappa Social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa announced a conference, supported by KPCC and the Federation of Oppressed Communities, to strengthen leadership on December 5 in Hassan. Five lakh attendees from six districts are expected. Chief minister Siddaramaiah, participating for four decades, aims to combat communalism and uphold self-respect. Mangaluru to host Indias largest oncology conference KMC Mangaluru will host the 44th Annual Conference of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROICON 2024) from Thursday to Dec 1. The event, featuring over 1,800 participants, includes 600+ research presentations, 150+ scientific sessions, and the ICRO Workshop. Dinesh Kumar Shukla of AERB will inaugurate the conference with recognition for scientific and clinical excellence.
SC41 Focuses on Health and Sustainability, Showcasing the Best Chemical-Free Furniture and Natural Mattresses Santa CruzStock indexes drifted to a mixed finish on Wall Street Thursday, as some heavyweight technology and communications sector stocks offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 fell less than 0.1% after spending the day wavering between small gains and losses. The tiny loss ended the benchmark index's three-day winning streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1%. Trading volume was lighter than usual as U.S. markets reopened following the Christmas holiday. Semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose enormous valuation gives it an outsize influence on indexes, slipped 0.2%. Meta Platforms fell 0.7%, and Amazon and Netflix each fell 0.9%. Tesla was among the biggest decliners in the S&P 500, finishing 1.8% lower. Some tech companies fared better. Chip company Broadcom rose 2.4%, Micron Technology added 0.6% and Adobe gained 0.5%. Health care stocks were a bright spot. CVS Health rose 1.5% and Walgreens Boots Alliance added 5.3% for the biggest gain among S&P 500 stocks. Several retailers also gained ground. Target rose 3%, Ross Stores added 2.3%, Best Buy rose 2.9% and Dollar Tree gained 3.8%. Traders are watching to see whether retailers have a strong holiday season. The day after Christmas traditionally ranks among the top 10 biggest shopping days of the year, as consumers go online or rush to stores to cash in gift cards and raid bargain bins. U.S.-listed shares in Honda and Nissan rose 4.1% and 16.4%, respectively. The Japanese automakers announced earlier this week that the two companies are in talks to combine. All told, the S&P 500 fell 2.45 points to 6,037.59. The Dow added 28.77 points to 43,325.80. The Nasdaq fell 10.77 points to close at 20,020.36. Wall Street got a labor market update. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits held steady last week , though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years, the Labor Department reported. Treasury yields mostly fell in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 4.58% from 4.59% late Tuesday. Major European markets were closed, as well as Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia. Trading was expected to be subdued this week with a thin slate of economic data on the calendar. Still, U.S. markets have historically gotten a boost at year’s end despite lower trading volumes. The last five trading days of each year, plus the first two in the new year, have brought an average gain of 1.3% since 1950. So far this month, the U.S. stock market has lost some of its gains since President-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, which raised hopes for faster economic growth and more lax regulations that would boost corporate profits. Worries have risen that Trump’s preference for tariffs and other policies could lead to higher inflation , a bigger U.S. government debt and difficulties for global trade. Even so, the U.S. market remains on pace to deliver strong returns for 2024. The benchmark S&P 500 is up 26.6% so far this year and remains near its most recent all-time high it set earlier this month — its latest of 57 record highs this year. Wall Street has several economic reports to look forward to next week, including updates on pending home sales and home prices, a report on U.S. construction spending and snapshots of manufacturing activity. AP Business Writers Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Democrats and Republicans agreed on at least one thing before November’s election: California would play a central role in determining control of the U.S. House. Indeed it did. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Voters want more US involvement on world stage despite isolationist talk, Ronald Reagan Institute survey findsYouTube star MrBeast is cooking up a collaborative video with Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo — and he says it’s his biggest one yet. Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson is the proud owner of YouTube’s most-subscribed channel, thanks to his big-budget viral videos and over-the-top challenges featuring top names in the creator space. While MrBeast has rubbed elbows with quite a few celebrities ever since reaching online fame, he shocked the world after appearing on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel on November 21 in an unexpected meeting of the minds. In just one day, the video has racked up over 25 million views... but MrBeast’s upcoming portion of their collab might be even better. MrBeast’s “biggest video ever” to feature Cristiano Ronaldo On November 22, MrBeast was quoted as saying that he has “the biggest video ever planned with Cristiano Ronaldo on 30th November.” The influencer responded to this quote in a reply on X, boasting that it will “easily be my best YouTube video all year” and thinks “the football world is going to love it.” Easily will be my best YouTube video all year, I think the football world is going to love it 🥰 Fans are already wringing their hands in anticipation for the upcoming upload. Given MrBeast’s track record for challenging big personalities to absurd tasks, there’s no telling what he has in store for one of football’s most famous athletes. His current interview with Ronaldo has already sparked a big conversation online, particularly for the moment where he urged the sports star to make a video with streamer IShowSpeed, who’s arguably his biggest fan. Related: While Ronaldo had a non-committal answer, saying, “Good to know,” fans are equally excited for the possibility of this collaboration. However, it’s unclear if MrBeast’s video with Ronaldo will a candle to his forthcoming Amazon series ‘Beast Games,’ on which he spent a whopping $100M and broke several records.
