Jim Harbaugh is too busy preparing for a short week and long trip to Baltimore to reflect much on his history-making match-up Thursday night with big brother, John, the Ravens coach.
"There's not a lot of time to really think about the warm and fuzzy reunions, the nostalgia," said the younger Harbaugh, who leads the San Francisco 49ers.
He thanked the NFL for the feel-good Thanksgiving Day pairing, an anticipated game on the schedule since Harbaugh was hired away from Stanford in January to turn around a fallen franchise. He appreciates being part of a special "first" featuring siblings on opposite sidelines as head coaches, but added, "no doubt we got the short end of the straw" because of the travel involved - nearly 4,000km each way.
Jim Harbaugh plans to use every minute to get ready for the daunting task of facing his brother's AFC North-leading Baltimore team (7-3), which he considers to be the toughest opponent yet and perhaps all year for San Francisco.
Harbaugh said this will be the first time since the schedule became 16 games that a team from the Pacific coast has had to fly three time zones after a Sunday game to play on Thursday. This is the first time a team has gone three time zones for a Thanksgiving game since the Rams, then playing in Los Angeles, won 20-0 at Detroit on November 27, 1975.
The 49ers (9-1) can clinch the NFC West and their first play-offs berth since 2002 by beating the Ravens and with a Seattle loss.
"You probably want to peel back the onion some more and get into my soul, but this week my brother is just somebody we're trying to beat," Harbaugh said.
"I think it'll probably be a big deal for my parents. If it is or it isn't, that's not relevant to what we're trying to accomplish this week, either."
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Started: July 2020
Founders: Feras Jalbout and Kunal Taneja
Based: Dubai and Bahrain
Sector: FinTech
Initial investment: $150,000
Current staff: 12
Stage: Pre-seed capital raising of $1 million
Investors: Class 5 Global, FJ Labs, IMO Ventures, The Community Fund, VentureSouq, Fox Ventures, Dr Abdulla Elyas (private investment)
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Why does a queen bee feast only on royal jelly?
Some facts about bees:
The queen bee eats only royal jelly, an extraordinary food created by worker bees so she lives much longer
The life cycle of a worker bee is from 40-60 days
A queen bee lives for 3-5 years
This allows her to lay millions of eggs and allows the continuity of the bee colony
About 20,000 honey bees and one queen populate each hive
Honey is packed with vital vitamins, minerals, enzymes, water and anti-oxidants.
Apart from honey, five other products are royal jelly, the special food bees feed their queen
Pollen is their protein source, a super food that is nutritious, rich in amino acids
Beewax is used to construct the combs. Due to its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial elements, it is used in skin treatments
Propolis, a resin-like material produced by bees is used to make hives. It has natural antibiotic qualities so works to sterilize hive, protects from disease, keeps their home free from germs. Also used to treat sores, infection, warts
Bee venom is used by bees to protect themselves. Has anti-inflammatory properties, sometimes used to relieve conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, nerve and muscle pain
Honey, royal jelly, pollen have health enhancing qualities
The other three products are used for therapeutic purposes
Is beekeeping dangerous?
As long as you deal with bees gently, you will be safe, says Mohammed Al Najeh, who has worked with bees since he was a boy.
“The biggest mistake people make is they panic when they see a bee. They are small but smart creatures. If you move your hand quickly to hit the bees, this is an aggressive action and bees will defend themselves. They can sense the adrenalin in our body. But if we are calm, they are move away.”
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Best thing about your job: Getting to help people. My mum always told me never to pass up an opportunity to do a good deed.
Best part of life in the UAE: The weather. The constant sunshine is amazing and there is always something to do, you have so many options when it comes to how to spend your day.
Favourite holiday destination: Malaysia. I went there for my honeymoon and ended up volunteering to teach local children for a few hours each day. It is such a special place and I plan to retire there one day.
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Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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