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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

For seasoned globetrotters, jet lag is an all-too-familiar part of international travel—the fatigue, the disorientation, and especially that pesky inner alarm that wakes you up at 4:00 a.m. and sends you stumbling back to bed before dinnertime. While there’s no real cure, the advice below explains how to avoid jet lag and which remedies are most likely to help. What Is Jet Lag? Jet lag is a physical reaction to a rapid change in time zones. It affects most travelers, including seasoned flyers like flight attendants and pilots. Common symptoms include disorientation, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, dry eyes, headaches, irregular bowels, and general malaise. Note that flying from, say, New York City to Santiago won’t produce jet lag in the true sense because both cities are in the same time zone—but the effects of the long flight might feel quite a bit like classic jet lag. In these cases, you’re just tired from the flight, and a good night’s sleep … [Read more...] about The Best Ways to Prevent and Treat Jet Lag

Author: Matt Samet Publish date: Oct 9, 2019 I’m one of those weird—or maybe not so weird—climbers who hangs on to rock shoes forever. Like, I’ll buy a few pairs of my favorite brand, model, and size, then resole them for all they’re worth because I love them, trust them, and know how they feel on the rock. Sometimes it’s up to three resoles, until the uppers are little more than a faded, floppy sock and there are so many holes in the toes and rand you could strain pasta through ‘em. This, of course, also means that my older shoes smell funky, as in a near-lethal odor if you get too close on a hot day. Conscious of this, I even started washing my feet after a morning gym session because I knew, if I was going to yoga class that day, that I’d be getting stares of watery-eyed horror from my mat-mates doing Downward Dog next to me. Climbers have had various hacks for stinky shoes for years, including putting them in the … [Read more...] about Review: Boot Bananas Original Shoe Deodorisers

Soon the beauty of fall will be gone, the festive holidays a memory. The snow will have outstayed its welcome, and the world outside will be pale and cold. For those of us in the Mountain West, February, the shortest month, can be 28 long days of despair.That’s when the road south calls.I heard the call while reading “The Log from the Sea of Cortez,” John Steinbeck’s account of cruising the sea in a sardine boat, dropping anchor in Mexican villages and collecting marine specimens along the way.I didn’t have a boat, but I did have a Prius. And a plan. I would set out from my home near Denver, steering a course south into Arizona to investigate a strangely lush canyon, then head into Mexico to explore the driest place in North America and finally alight on the Sea of Cortez. It all seemed a world away as I motored down icy Interstate 25, hugging the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains through sprawling Colorado Springs, gritty Pueblo and charming Trinidad, … [Read more...] about Heading south in Steinbeck’s footsteps, with a Prius and a plan

Downtown Alameda Business Association More than 400 classic vehicles like this one will be lined up Oct. 12 on Park Street for the 26th annual Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show with owners nearby to engage in car talk. There'll be something for every car aficionado — cars with interesting histories, limited releases and others that have only ever had one owner. Anda Chu/staff archives Classic cars line Park Street during a previous Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show. More than 400 classic vehicles will be lined up Oct. 12 on Park Street when the popular annual event returns for its 26th year, with owners nearby to engage in car talk. There’ll be something for every car aficionado — cars with interesting histories, limited releases and others that have only ever had one owner. Downtown Alameda Business Association Two young boys check out a car's engine during a previous Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show. More than 400 classic vehicles will be lined up Oct. 12 … [Read more...] about Downtown Alameda Classic Car Show starting next 25 years