The Philadelphia Eagles will be the first of the teams that have qualified playoffs to pick at the draft in April, by virtue of having the worst regular season record of any of the 12 teams that made it to the postseason. The Eagles finished 9-7 in the regular season and were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday night, when they lost 17-9 at home to the Seattle Seahawks....
Like many of these sleeker SUVs and crossovers, the Q5 Sportback loses surprisingly little cargo space compared to its squarer counterpart. The bigger Q5 swallows 54 cubic feet of cargo with the seats folded down; the Sportback comes in with 51.9 cubic feet. With the second row of seats up the difference shrinks to just over a cubic foot. The Q5 comes standard with a panoramic sunroof, front sport seats, lane departure warning and Audi side assist, which looks for streetside traffic when opening doors....
In other words, given the range of possibilities, the only sure bet is that we’ll most likely be surprised by who gets called up and when. So, in the spirit of controlling what we can control, the following is a list of the top-20 rookie pitchers who are likely to make an early-season impact. This ranking doesn’t necessarily reflect long-term potential, but it’s how I would draft these guys in a re-draft fantasy league or order them on watchlists for keeper and dynasty leagues....
So far, two major Olympic committees don’t agree, saying they are against Olympic boycotts—regardless of the reason. The United States and Canadian Olympic committees have already said they do not support such boycotts. China has already spent billions in infrastructure, and the country hopes to use the Winter Olympics to coincide with the Chinese New Year in 2022. The two elements would allow China to showcase its centuries-long tradition along with state-of-the-art technology....
The new fourth-generation LX benefits from more rigid architecture and a weight reduction though its wheelbase remains the same. The fresh model is 20 percent more rigid and 441 pounds lighter than the outgoing generation. This is possible, in part, because of the SUV’s aluminum doors. It takes its looks from the new Lexus NX and features looks not too dissimilar from the previous generation with a long, slimmed nose and large grille that are complemented by thin headlights....
U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Michael James Goble, 33, a Special Forces weapons sergeant with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died of wounds he sustained while on an operation in the Northern province of Kunduz. It was his third deployment to Afghanistan. Zabiullah Mojahid, a Taliban spokesman said American and Afghan forces were targeted with improvised explosive devices during the raid. A Defense Department official who spoke to Newsweek under condition of anonymity confirmed the cause of death....
Reading for 20 minutes each day Reading 2 science-fiction novels each month Reading 50 pages each week[1] X Research source Listen to an audiobook every morning on your commute to work Read for 15 minutes on the bus ride to school Read while you eat lunch The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Elevation by Stephen King The Boy In The Striped Pajamas by John Boyne[4] X Research source...
Styling Tip: Finish off the style by blow drying the strands until your hair stands up perfectly. If you use heat on your hair, we recommend using mousse with heat protectant properties, like Kenra Volume Mousse. Styling Tip: Messy styles tend to look better when they’re shorter. Make sure to get your cut cleaned up every 4-6 weeks. Styling Tip: If you want a shinier slicked back look, use pomade. Rather than using a fingernail-sized amount, go for a quarter-sized scoop....
Fiction Notes on an Execution By Danya Kukafka January | William Morrow | $27.99 This distinctive take turns the overdone serial killer trope on its head, making it more palatable, more intelligent and more emotional. Kukafka portrays a sinister man through the perspectives of the women who knew and loved him, with subtle but shattering truths peppered throughout. No Land to Light On By Yara Zgheib January | Atria Books | $26...
If you’re having trouble pinpointing your phobia, write down a list of the things that scare you. You may be able to isolate the true fear. The act of writing down your goals can actually help you succeed. You’re more likely to write down detailed, achievable goals, rather than vague ones. You’ll also be more committed to sticking with them. [3] X Research source Realize that your coping strategy should change as you encounter and achieve goals....
This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was broadcast in the U.S. on the MotorTrend Network with a live stream available on the network’s website, was the final race of the FIA World Endurance Championship super season. Many eyes were focused on the pair of Toyota TS050 Hybrids, which finished first (No. 8) and second (No. 7) overall as expected. The team repeated its 1-2 finish in the 24 Hours of Le Mans a year ago....
Brian Dozier, Twins. Dozier had consistent home/road power splits and could hit 20-25 homers at a weak position. MORE: Can we interest you in Dozier? Danny Espinosa, Nationals. Espinosa has to prove he’s healthy in spring training, but keep in mind he had 38 homers and 37 stolen bases from 2011-12. Jedd Gyorko, Padres. He offered a glimpse of his power potential last season. It’s like owning a better version of Dan Uggla....
3 Natural Remedies to Fight Plaque and Help Prevent Tooth Decay Plaque formation begins when bacteria naturally present in the mouth convert food into acids. When those acids combine with saliva and the bacteria, plaque develops and sticks to the teeth. If the plaque is not removed, tooth decay sets in. Preliminary research suggests that some natural remedies may help defend against tooth decay by killing bacteria and stopping plaque from attaching to the teeth....
Opt for cool water rather than warm or hot. Cool water can help soothe reduce swelling and soothe itching. Don’t rub the bite when you dry it off, since this can irritate the bite and make any itching worse. Hydrocortisone creams can help reduce swelling and inflammation. Antihistamine creams, such as Benadryl, can relieve itching and minimize the urge to scratch the bite. Make sure the skin is clean before you rub in any cream or gel to ensure you don’t irritate your skin....
If you don’t have a Google account, click Create account at the bottom of the Sign In menu. This allows you to create a Google account you can use to sign in to YouTube. You can also create a Google account without Gmail. If you are already signed into a different account, you will see a profile icon in the upper-right corner instead. Click this icon to display the menu. You can either click Sign Out to sign out of the current account, or click Switch account and then click Add account to log into a different account....
You can also hold down the Xbox button in the middle of a connected controller to turn on the Xbox One. If you don’t already have an Xbox LIVE ID, create one before continuing. 1 Month Xbox Live Gold - This option costs $9. 99. 3 Month Xbox Live Gold - This option costs $24. 99. 12 Month Xbox Live Gold - This option costs $59. 99 and is the best value....
Don’t cut off the entire white base. The white part of the green onion is also edible. [3] X Research source To finely mince the green onions, go over them again, slicing with the same rocking motion. Continue back and forth until you have the right size pieces. You can also store green onions in the draw by wrapping them in a moist paper towel or dishcloth. You can typically tell that a green onion has gone bad if it turns soft or changes color....
