After winning a fifth Champions League trophy, Ronaldo has set his sights on leading Portugal to more silverware in what will be his fourth World Cup. Ferdinand, who played with Ronaldo for six seasons at Old Trafford before the Portuguese moved to Real Madrid, insists that the 33-year-old remains talismanic for his country and has surpassed the likes of Eusebio and Luis Figo in the legend stakes. “I think Ronaldo’s chances of winning the World Cup with Portugal are limited,” Ferdinand told Goal during the BBC media day....

It ended with Pirates first baseman Will Craig almost certainly asking his agent to lobby the MLBPA to make sure the designated hitter is added permanently to the NL as part of the next collective bargaining agreement. MORE: 10 single-season MLB feats we’ll never see again The play boggles the mind, and not just on the first viewing. The first viewing or two answers the immediate “Wait, what just happened?...

On this day, everyone who shares such important human values as equality, respect for different cultures and peaceful coexistence ties a blue-and-green friendship bracelet on their wrist as a symbol of the Gazprom’s International Children’s social Programme Football for Friendship. The blue thread stands for a peaceful sky, and the green one is a football field open to everyone. The participants have been supported by famous footballers, coaches, television hosts, actors and members of government agencies all over the world....

Biden’s projected advantage over Trump shrank since the same question was asked by poll takers in June. At that time, only 7 percent of Democrats said they would cast their ballots for Trump. According to the poll, which was conducted July 3-4, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holds a 4-point lead over Trump overall. That number represents a slide for Biden, who held a 10-point lead over Trump in June....

Wrap your gifts in fabric. You can use the fabric for another project when you’re done with it. Plus, these gifts make a neat touch to under the tree. Not to mention they’re cute and unique! An adult may appreciate it if you wrapped their gift using tea towels, as it’s like two gifts in one![3] X Research source Save regular gift bags, too. The normal paper bags you can get from any store can be reused as well....

For example, you should close any background programs (e. g. , Skype, Steam, web browsers, etc. ) that you aren’t explicitly using while streaming video. If your computer, phone, or console is currently downloading items, consider waiting for the downloads to finish (or pausing them) while streaming. If your streaming item is the only thing connected to the internet, your streaming quality and speed should improve. Pay attention to popular streaming times in your geographical area as well, since use during post-work hours on weekdays can slow down the overall Internet speed in the area....

An excellent place to begin your recovery journey is with your discharge instructions. Read them carefully, make sure you understand every word, and call your healthcare provider if you have any questions. In the meantime, 10 post-surgery tips ought to serve you well, ensuring that you heal both quickly and properly. 1. Follow Your Healthcare Provider’s Instructions You won’t get far without hearing this reminder, probably repeatedly. But healthcare providers have learned plenty from post-op patients who follow the instructions they like and disregard the rest....

You can percolate a lot of ideas. Instead of snapping to it and methodically working through the task, a procrastinator could very well be allowing the ideas to percolate, mature, and bubble to the surface in a much more inspired and fascinating form! You might be using procrastination to protect yourself when you’re not ready to do something. If you lack the skills, the courage, or the experience, procrastination can prevent you from leaping in where you’re just plain incompetent, incapable, or uncomfortable....

Stevie Lucas had been on a family trip to visit his grandparents on the Western Cape of South Africa when security officers at the airport told Lucas’ mother, Marga, that snake toys or t-shirts were not allowed on the flight. Their reasoning was that seeing the reptile could cause anxiety in other passengers or crew members. Lucas turned his shirt inside out, put it back on and proceeded to board the plane....

The biggest Week 1 line move has come in Saints at Falcons. Atlanta opened as a 1.5-point favorite at MGM Resorts, and now the Saints are laying 2.5. “It will probably hit 3 before it’s done,” Jay Rood, VP of race and sports, told The Linemakers on Sporting News. “The teams have looked like polar opposites. The Saints have looked really good in the preseason and the Falcons have looked horrible....

This is a good sign, but don’t give in yet! It’s important to hold off on responding to anything your ex says or does until the no contact period is up. They might also try to DM you on social media if they haven’t been able to get ahold of you via text. Again, the key here is to not respond to it in any way (don’t even give it a like)....

You can find stand-up weeders at your local garden supply store. Keep in mind that Canada thistle (which has sharp barbs and a purple flower) is difficult to fully uproot and any pieces of root left behind may sprout new plants. If the thistle starts to grow back after you remove the plastic sheet, you can remove them and then cover the area for a few more weeks to see if that does the trick....

If you think, “No one will ever love me,” challenge it with something like, “I am worthy of love, and I will find it one day. ” If you think, “Everyone only wants to take advantage of me,” challenge it with, “My friends and family love me for who I am, not for what I can give them. ” Neither positivity nor negativity exist in a vacuum. There’s always positivity around you—you just have to be willing to seek it out and give voice to it....

“Hey there! I’ve been thinking about you today. Can’t wait to talk again soon. 😘” “Good morning, handsome! You’ve been the star of my dreams lately. " “How’re you doing today? You’ve been on my mind constantly. " “This song reminds me of you. It’s one of my favorites! 😉” “You looked gorgeous last night. I couldn’t take my eyes off of you!” “Thanks for picking the restaurant on our last date....

You could even try making up a new song with your preschoolers. Even if it’s silly, they’ll love it! There are a ton of different art projects you could use. Have your kids trace their hands to make the outline for a turkey. Turn toilet paper tubes into adorable penguins by painting them with black and white paint. Try looking up different animal-themed art projects you can try out with your kids....

In practice, however, for many the festive holidays can prove a fractious and often stressful period beset by arguments covering everything from ill-advised gifts to something as trivial as what to watch on television. Though there is no doubt there are families out there who are able to celebrate December 25 in peace and harmony, for others, the annual reunion opens up old wounds among siblings, parents, uncles and aunts....

“Everything is good, thanks, and I’m loving the rain today!” “Well enough, thank you! I’m looking forward to [an upcoming event]!” “I can’t complain, but sometimes I want to anyway!” “You know, according to my lawyer, I don’t have to answer that. ” “Medium-well, I’d say. ” “Hopefully not as good as I’ll ever be!” “How do you want me to be?” “I’d be better if you were with me. ” “Extremely good looking, I’d say!...

It can be tough to wait around for someone you like to text you first. Try distracting yourself by hanging out with friends or doing a fun hobby in the meantime. When you reply late, don’t mention it or apologize. This will show the person you’re texting that you don’t care enough to keep track of the time. “Ok” “Yeah” “Sure” “Nice” Being left on read probably isn’t your fault—some people are just bad texters!...

Foreign hotels will be more open to your reviews because it’s harder for them to market themselves in your country. Contact the hotel and say something like, “I’m a small travel blogger looking to stay in Bali and promote local hotels like yours. Would you be willing to provide me with a free room on the 29th? In exchange, I’d post rave reviews on all my social media accounts as well as sites like Yelp, Tripadvisor, and Facebook....