While the New York Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars look nailed on to secure the first two picks, the race for the other selections is wide open. Here’s the state of play ahead of Week 13. Remaining strength of schedule data via Tankathon. New York Jets (0-11) The Jets have been a dysfunctional, dismal mess all season and have made last season’s record 7-9 look like a fine achievement. Gang Green has lost its first 11 games of the season and could well become only the third team in NFL history to go 0-16, as they have the second-hardest remaining schedule in the league which includes four games against teams in playoff contention and a road game against the New England Patriots....

Miami’s Sandy Alcantara and Tampa’s Shane McClanahan are now the betting favorites. In our first MLB Cy Young odds update, Alcantara was a sleeper at +600, but now his odds are at +350. He’s just one of many pitchers in both leagues that saw their odds increase or decrease over the past couple weeks. One thing to remember is that we will see more movement the closer we get to the All-Star break next month....

There were way too many deals taking place to do a full accounting of here (check out our list of completed trades for that info), so we’re going to take you through the biggest winners and losers to try and make sense of it all. Every team thinks they won every trade. Spoiler alert: they didn’t. Winner: Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers OK, so we have to start here. If you want a long breakdown, I already gave my grade of the Simmons-Harden swap here....

It will mark just the third time the biennial tournament will have been played on mainland Europe. The Club de Golf Valderrama in Spain hosted in 1997 and Le Golf National in France is set to be host in 2018. PHOTOS: PGA Tour winners of 2015-16 | Rickie Fowler’s coming-out party Keith Pelley, chief executive of The European Tour, said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to Italy whose bold and ambitious bid has seen them become the host nation for the 2022 Ryder Cup....

With the 2023 Vizio TVs, we also see Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, an updated and more responsive SmartCast smart TV platform, and more emphasis on the WatchFree channels that allow Vizio owners to stream over 250 live TV channels at no additional cost. These models also include a cool upgrade that allows you to use Bluetooth headphones with your TV so you can watch without bothering anyone around you. All of the 2023 Vizio TVs use a new ThinFrame design with incredibly thin bezels for a modern look....

The Milan-Cortina bid saw off the challenge of Stockholm-Are in a vote at an International Olympic Committee meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland on Monday. The Italian bid received 47 votes to the Swedish effort’s 34, the IOC said, easily clearing the 41-vote threshold to win. Cortina staged the 1956 Games, while Italy last held the Winter Olympics in 2006, when Turin was the venue. “Congratulations to Milan-Cortina. We can look forward to an outstanding and sustainable Olympic Winter Games in a traditional winter sports country,” IOC President Thomas Bach said in a statement....

Try outdoor places like parks, botanic gardens, or zoos. You can walk, sit and talk, or comment on what’s happening around you to avoid awkward silences. Choose places that play to your strengths. For example, don’t suggest happy hour on Thursday if you don’t drink and work makes you crabby. First dates are just as much about having fun as they are about getting to know each other. Go somewhere you enjoy to show your date the best time....

True, talking a lot could just be a sign he sees you as a friend, but that’s nothing to sneeze at, either. Not talking to you often, though? That’s probably a sign he’s not super invested. When you text him and get a reply from him within 10 seconds, it means that he’s eager to talk to you. Whether he’s sneaking glances at you from across the room or staring deep into your eyes while you’re talking, if he can’t stop watching you, he’s probably fallen for you....

This text will help cement the memory of the date and is a great way to finish the day. You can also try hinting at something fun or interesting to do for the next date, so they have something to look forward to!

Although the history of the origin of the drink remains disputed, cocktail designers Tom Savano claims restaurant owner Carlos Herrera designed the drink for aspiring actress Marjorie King; tequila being the only spirit she was not allergic to, mixing it with lime and triple sec to make it more appealing to her palate. But while just three ingredients form the cocktail’s core, experts have recently created rather more experimental margarita recipes....

At least 28 employees of the Jackson County Election Board have tested positive for COVID-19, Tammy Brown, the board’s director, told the Associated Press on Tuesday. Eight full-time and 20 part-time employees received their positive diagnoses over the past two and a half weeks. Most of them are doing well and recovering at home, but two of the part-time workers are hospitalized, with one in intensive care, Brown told the AP....

If you have a really sharp pair of scissors, you can use those. Otherwise, use fabric shears to cut your shirt. You may find it easier to cut the shirt if you have someone pull the shirt in opposite directions to pull the fabric taut while you cut. You can mark your cuts on each side with a marker or fabric pen if you’d like, but the cut doesn’t need to be perfectly straight....

Since most green hair color requires you to bleach your hair, it’s important to protect your hair health before you get it done. If you start out with healthy, moisturized hair, your hair color will last a lot longer. Emerald green, turquoise, and hunter green are all deep shades that look beautiful. Color-depositing products add a small amount of dye to your hair to freshen up the color. You can find them at most beauty supply stores....

Apple is fairly strict about the apps it allows on the App Store. If you’ve jailbroken your iPhone or have downloaded apps from anywhere other than the App Store, you’re more likely to wind up with shady apps on your phone. If you share your iPhone with someone else (or are using Family Sharing features), apps you don’t recognize may have been installed by someone you actually trust. Before you panic, check with other members of your family to see if anyone installed the unfamiliar apps....

Use a plastic scraper or plastic knife as an alternative to a credit card, but avoid sharp metal scrapers or knives that may damage the surface. [1] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need to get rid of the glue residue. [2] X Research source Test a small drop of oil on a hidden part of the surface before you try this method. Some surfaces are absorbent and oil will stain them....

“Aw! You’re really thoughtful. ” “That feels really good to hear. ” “You always see the best in me!” “That means a lot to me. Things have been rough. ” “I really needed that. Mind if I vent a little more?” “You’re such a good friend. I’m glad you’re in my life. ” “Interesting word choice! Where’d that come from?” “Um… why don’t we just stick to ‘buddy’ instead of ‘sweetheart’”?...

Draw a Venn diagram. A Venn diagram shows the relationships among the numbers in your problem. Venn diagrams can be especially helpful with word problems. [7] X Research source Draw a graph or chart. [8] X Research source Arrange the components of the problem on a line. [9] X Research source Draw simple shapes to represent more complex features of the problem. [10] X Research source

If you can’t stretch your ring at home, consider getting it done professionally be a jeweler. Consider getting a steel mandrel, because they are more versatile, and you can even use one to stretch your ring. Note that it’s impossible to have a ring fit perfectly, because our fingers change size throughout the day based on temperature, exercise, and time of day. [5] X Research source A ring should fit snugly without making your finger bulge around it or leaving indent marks....

Depending on how severe your compression is, you may have to visit the physical therapist once to twice a week. You can practice easy exercises at home as well. Try lying on your stomach with your arms at your side. Rest your forehead against the floor. Keep your chin tucked as you lift your forehead off of the floor. A chiropractor can also make specific measurements of your neck and spine to see how far along your misalignment is....