Back when Manning was the Patriots’ worst nightmare. Bill Belichick wasn’t kidding Monday when he concluded his heaping pile of praise for Manning by saying, “I have a ton of respect for Eli and all that he’s done. I wish he’d done a little bit less in a couple games against us.” Does anyone actually need reminding? Tom Brady & Co. would have two more rings if not for Manning’s heroics. There was the first shocking upset back in February 2008, when a then-perfect Patriot team watched Manning escape a sack he never should have escaped to complete a pass he never should have completed, a connection to David Tyree that remains one of the greatest Super Bowl plays of all time. Then there was the upset sequel four years later, when one Manning throw again made the difference in the game, a sideline strike to Mario Manningham that you can put up against any throw by any great quarterback in a league celebrating its 100th anniversary this … [Read more...] about Eli Manning, Hall of Famer? You’d better believe it
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Preseason darlings have turned back into the Browns
Their 2-3 record entering Sunday’s home game against the Seahawks is bad enough. But they were embarrassed on national TV last week, looking disorganized and feckless in a 31-3 loss to the 49ers. “To say we didn’t play well Monday night is an understatement,” defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said. “Very embarrassing the way the defense performed, and I take full blame and responsibility for that.” The Browns’ defense certainly played poorly in San Francisco, and is ranked 21st in points allowed (24.4 per game). But the offense looks dysfunctional under first-time head coach Freddie Kitchens. Mayfield has just four touchdown passes against eight interceptions this year, his 55.9 completion percentage ranks 33rd out of 34 qualifying quarterbacks, and his 68.5 passer rating ranks 32nd. And Beckham has been shockingly quiet, with 23 catches for 335 yards and just one touchdown. Beckham has had a career-low two catches in each of his last … [Read more...] about Preseason darlings have turned back into the Browns
Vietnamese cosmetic brands heat up the market
To satisfy the growing demand for cosmetics in Vietnam, the IAM skincare collection was created by designer Chung Thanh Phong and TMT Trading Co., Ltd. to offer high-quality beauty products made for Vietnamese women. Designer Chung Thanh Phong and TMT Trading released their new skincare collection designed for Vietnamese women On the evening of September 30, designer Chung Thanh Phong and TMT Trading Co., Ltd., a Vietnamese cosmetics brand,organised the launching event of new skincare products for Vietnamese consumers, attracting many famous faces from the Vietnamese entertainment scene, such as Thuy Hanh, Minh Tu, Trang Tran, Thu Minh, Trang Phap, Kha Ngan, Thien Nga, and Man Tien. Chung Thanh Phong is a well-known designer who is now dipping a toe in new fields like cosmetics. Phong shared, “Women's beauty needs are great but not all foreign products suit the Vietnamese skin. Therefore, I decided to shake hands and produce cosmetics from makeup to skincare … [Read more...] about Vietnamese cosmetic brands heat up the market
Redskins appear to have hit rock bottom
This is the 21st season of Dan Snyder’s ownership, and the Redskins seem to have hit rock bottom. The team drafted quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round, but fans have little hope. The Redskins haven’t made the playoffs since 2015 and the season-ticket wait list is history. The roster has almost no star power, and coach Jay Gruden will be fired sooner rather than later. “The Patriots have a real problem, because Bill Belichick is known for taking away an opponent’s strength, and he’s got nothing to take away this week,” quipped Frank Herzog, the Redskins’ radio announcer from 1979-2004. “Good luck, Bill. You’ve got your work cut out for you.” The Redskins under Snyder have mostly been known for dysfunction and failure. In 21 years, Snyder has had seven full-time head coaches, four first-round quarterbacks, and only five playoff appearances. The Redskins’ .429 winning percentage in Snyder’s 21 years is … [Read more...] about Redskins appear to have hit rock bottom
Coexisting in fruit- and hippie-filled Paonia
PAONIA • In the days and weeks after moving here this summer, Jessica Catinella kept running into Bob.At the park. At the trading post. At the orchards. At the galleries. There was Bob, the old-timer who’d been in the valley all his life — long before hippies like Catinella showed up.Those damn hippies, Bob would say. Those hippies with their pot and crazy hair, like Catinella’s, her dreadlocks hanging low or bunched up as they are now, tucked in a cap while she works around the trading post.No, those weren’t hostile encounters with Bob. The two would only joke with each other in moments that pretty well capture Paonia, where not long ago the schoolkids put on a play called “Hippies and Rednecks Unite.”“It’s not necessarily about the differences here,” Catinella says. “It’s more about what keeps everybody together, which is the land.”Which is greatly showcased here at the trading post, where Catinella offers … [Read more...] about Coexisting in fruit- and hippie-filled Paonia