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The Council Tax Reduction (CTR) schemes reduce the amount of Council Tax that low income households have to pay to the council.
When the national Council Tax Benefit (CTB) scheme was abolished in April 2013 all councils had the freedom to design their own schemes for working age households, although the rules for pensioners remained the same.
As part of this change the funding received from the government to support these schemes was also cut.
This means the council has had to make some very difficult decisions about the amount of help it can make available to residents on low income. Over the last few years it has become necessary to cut the level of support that the council has been able to afford.
Most working age households that receive Council Tax Reduction (CTR) will have to pay at least 23% of their full council tax liability for their property. Pensioner households receiving CTR will continue to be protected from the changes to the scheme, under government regulations.
However, some care leavers under the age of 25 could have their council tax reduced to zero.


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In September 1939 two friends became partners when they realized their dream of opening their own restaurant.
Guerino “Greenie” Abruzzi & Orazio Rossi originated Café 422, on a site near the present Eastwood Mall on route 422 east of Warren.
Call today to make your dinner reservations!

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Ex-Royal Marine Simon Weatherall, the man behind the Glofaster clothing range which lights up in time with your heart rate, described it as "the best focus group"
The entrepreneur behind a leading wearable technology brand has described his appearance on Dragons’ Den as “the best focus group”.
Ex-Royal Marine Simon Weatherall needed £80,000 to get his idea of a light-up jacket that could flash in time with heart rate off the ground.
It was while recovering from a road accident in which his car was hit by a truck and he suffered a bleed on the brain that Southampton-based Weatherall came up with his new Glofaster venture.
His application to appear on the hit BBC show was successful. While his business knowledge received praise from the Dragons, his actual product – a prototype using his four-year-old son’s jacket – wasn’t quite up to scratch.
“I knew my business inside out but I went on with sticky tape and superglue holding together a product that was a bit of hose pipe stuck onto a jacket to prove the concept,” he told BusinessCloud.
His pitch prompted discussion about where the technology could be applied, which proved helpful.
“One Dragon suggested the equine market and they started throwing ideas around themselves, which I thought was great – it was probably the best focus group you could get to develop your product,” Weatherall said.
He crowdfunded the product and the website received 4,500 hits and interest from several angel investors, which led to him pulling it from the crowdfunding website.
The Glofaster clothing range was developed to contain LEDs to help runners and cyclists monitor their performance without having to check their phone or heartrate monitor.
It won fourth place in the Wearable Technology Show in London and Harrods now stocks the range.
Now Weatherall is investigating how the technology can be used in the military and railways network, and says the sportswear is a demonstration of the technology that can be applied elsewhere.
He also has a digital agency and is involved in developing other products, and he has no regrets about entering the Den.
“I loved the experience but not getting the investment was the best thing that happened,” he said.

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Bianca Bartz is one of my favourite entrepreneurial spirits! She is the co-founder of Hartz Digital, a creative and content marketing agency, and always has her hands in things with tremendous impact! As a marketing and communications expert, she is forever striving to learn, grow, adapt, and help others spread their message. We chat about feminism, femininity, and courage.
Thanks again for taking the time to watch the series, and be sure to sign up for the newsletter to stay up to date on the latest episodes!

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The Faroe Islands are a recommendable destination for the MICE business. More and more event planners become aware of the potential the islands have to offer. Its undisturbed nature, the healthy fresh air and many other circumstances make the country especially well-suited for healthy meetings.
Veitshöchheim, 4 November 2015 – The Faroe Islands, a still little known but rising destination for the MICE business, are located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean between Iceland and Norway. The 18 tiny islands are perfect for meetings, events and incentives. Planners can find there top facilities and services for conferences and meetings – different five-star venues such as the 5-star Nordic House that has space for up to 600 sitting guests or 4-star Hotel Hafnia which has function rooms of different sizes for up to 100 participants.
With their green environment, the healthy air and undisturbed nature, the Faroe Islands offer the perfect circumstances for healthy meetings. A growing number of organizations are increasingly choosing the islands for conferences, events and workshops and combine them with outdoor and team building activities. Such activities may include, hiking in the Faroese mountains and forests, sailing, rowing, fishing or horseback riding.
One essential aspect for healthy meetings is that healthy food is offered during coffee and lunch breaks. Meetings and conferences often last long and can be exhausting so that the right meal is important, in order to stay active and concentrated. The Faroese hotel’s restaurants put emphasis on that. Most of them have food on the menu that is based on local produce like fish, lamb, seafood and herbs, without artifical additives.
In the restaurant KOKS, located on the top of Tórshavn at the Hotel Føroyar, guests can taste New Nordic food (New Nordic Manifesto from 2004) with primarily local raw materials. The hotel received “The Nordic Prize” for the best restaurant in the Nordic countries. Spending the lunch break there provides new energy for the rest of the working day.
In Hotel Hafnia’s restaurant, the chefs create Faroese specialities in perfect combination with the international cuisine. For example, the varied and delicious fish buffet is a highlight: the Faroese fish is considered to be the best in the world due to the stable low marine temperatures (6 to 12 degrees) that the Faroese waters have. It is not only the food which is healthy but also the water: the quality of the spring water is exceptional because it is filtered through the basalt mountains and famous for its clarity and delicate taste.
The Faroe Islands are a destination which should be taken into consideration when planning an event or incentive. The right contact persons are Visit Faroe Islands and Visit Tórshavn, who are the official coordinators of MICE related activities. They work together with a large network of suppliers which makes organizing an event easy. The team is exhibiting at ibtm at stand F05 and is also on site at tmf-connect networking event on Tuesday, 17 November.

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Léonard Ameti. Noélie Borgeat. Tobias In-Albon.
Charlotte Melly.Stacey Mercuri. Tiffanie Pont.
Haris Celic. Syndell Da Silva. Corentin Le joncour.
Samir Melly. Isaac Mvuatu. Aurore Vincent.
Jessica Almeida. Samantha Arbace. Johan Caloz. Alexandre Schenk.

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Job’s shame (previous post: “How God Shamed Job”) prepared him to learn a central point – God is the sole arbiter of honor, capable of honoring Himself and others as He chooses.
This divine prerogative to honor (and shame) as He pleases is what makes God…God. He is able to adorn himself in majesty and dignity; clothe himself with glory and splendor. He can bring the proud low; hide them all in the dust together (40:10-14). As the Creator, he alone possesses the ability to honor and shame. God wants to teach Job and friends about his sole sovereignty over all social standings.
Finally, Job understands his previous honor was a gracious gift from God, not a result of his own righteousness and benevolence. He has no right to accuse God for his “unjust” shame (as in ch. 31), because it was always his sovereign grace. Once Job rightly sees God as the “The Great Honor”, he debases himself into the dust and dirt below his feet (42:5-6) – a gesture of self-diminution. And here lies the great Kingdom paradox: honor comes through humility. Only as Job recognized his humility before God was his honor then restored.
When God restores the fortunes of Job, the relational/social dimensions of Job’s restoration are mentioned first.
“Then came to him all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and ate bread with him in his house. And they showed him sympathy and comforted him for all the disaster (disgrace) that the Lord and brought upon him. And each of them gave him a piece of money and a ring of gold” (42:11).
Job’s family re-accepted and welcomed him! By sharing a meal, the community conferred honor upon Job and overlooked prior shame. Eating together indicates acceptance and worth (cf. Lk 15:2, Gal 2:12). Their gifts indicate respect forJob’s worth and dignity. God restored Job’s social place (along with his children and livestock). We can assume God healed Job’s ‘defiling’ sores as well (though the text doesn’t mention it, the events imply it). With twice as much livestock as before, Job can bless and help an even greater amount of people. He can even provide a generous inheritance to all 10 of his children, including the 3 daughters! Once destined to die alone, Job is able to share life with 4 generations of descendants – an honorable indication of the large family he progenated.
In all these ways, God restored Job’s honor and prestige…not because of Job’s righteousness, but because of His sovereign power.
How does this impact your ‘theology’? What is your spiritual take-away from these realities?
In today’s culture honor comes before humility. People strive for honor. Get a glimmer of honor. Then they fall into dishonor and shame. Honor comes before humility.
Conversely, God’s way is humility comes before honor. Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God and He will exalt you. So, counterculture. Yet, wise.
I just found this article on the topic–Andrew Mbuvi, “The Ancient Mediterranean Values of “Honour and Shame” as a Hermeneutical Lens of Reading the Book of Job” OTE 23/3 (2010), 752-768.
And when God shows his own humility then he will deserve his Honor. Until then I suppose people should believe scientists in spite of the fact that they are often pretentious.
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Milestone announces that the Real Events 1: 2016 MotoGP Season is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC/STEAM for $2.99 for “Valentino Rossi: The Game“.
This additional content will allow the player to relive the most exciting events of the 2016 MotoGP season. These 9 challenges, one more thrilling than the other, shows the overtaking, the bends and the triumphs which have been such a feature of the first 9 races of the championship. Get on the track, check the challenge objective, rev up and head for victory!

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People go on the cyberspace to search for mattresses because they need to find new info about how to find the best one. There are many online resources for making the right mattress purchase. Ensure you will make the right choice by buying a mattress that can provide you with relief and comfort while sleeping. This is exactly what you have to look for when you are considering the purchase of a new mattress.
You should look for a medium firm mattress if you want to avoid back pain. Spin can be realigned while sleeping because of low support when you make use of a hard or firm mattresses and this is the reason why they should be avoided. If your mattress just isn’t soft enough, you will likely not feel properly rested or you may have back soreness as soon as you awaken.
To effectively ensure a long life to your mattress, we suggest using a cover to protect the material. Your mattress should have covers to prevent stains and dirt. You should also have waterproof protection to avoid water damage. Some mattresses won’t exchange or replace mattresses if they get wet or stained.
Make certain any mattress you purchase is covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. If a brand has guarantees on their mattress, you understand that they’re confident of their quality. Reliable mattress retailers allow customers to return or exchange their purchases. Receipts ought to be kept safely because they’re used when returning or exchanging the mattress and this ought to be done on the specified date or they won’t warrant it.
If you ever buy a mattress online, ensure you’re taking the time to do thorough research, an effort that includes reading consumer reviews. You will know which mattresses are in the market and which among them are considered to be the best. This may help you pick just a few contenders depending on the price you want to pay and what you look for in a mattress.
You should be sure to change your mattress before it wears out to avoid back pain. Your sleep can be uncomfortable or you may end up waking up feeling really tired if you buy the bad mattress. The primary thing is to find a mattress on which you could comfortably sleep for eight hours. The simple solution is to find the one that allows you both comfort and decent support.

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Creativity is one of the essential things for a modern workplace environment, but the creative process is not necessarily natural for everyone. There are things you as the team leader can do to make creativity a larger priority and an encouraged trait in your team environment.
When you can form a team environment where creativity is given a priority, you’ll find that employees are more satisfied with the work they’re doing. You might also see your company becoming more competitive as you and your team find new solutions rather than doing the same things over and over.
Creativity is necessary in all work places. While it might not seem like an asset in some of the more mundane areas of work, there are undoubtedly some creative solutions which could impact even those working activities as well. A good, creative solution makes the same work easier or does some other business activity in a new, more effective manner.
All of these factors tie into workplace creativity in one way or another. Excessive levels of stress at work will make employees shut down and do their best, but it won’t encourage creative thinking. Stress sometimes causes people to work harder, but too much stress reduces productivity and kills creativity entirely.
Job security is necessary if employees are to come up with creative ideas for the business. If any employee does not feel secure in their job, they will be completely unwilling to take risks. Creative ideas almost always require some level of risk. When there is a chance of an employee being replaced, their top priority becomes doing their regular work, not coming up with new and risky ideas that might lose them their job.
Without the powerful motivational force that is a chance at improving yourself, most employees will be less willing to put in the time and effort to be creative. Creativity can be hard, and it might take a long process to get the best ideas and start implementing them. If there is no way to move up from their current position to a better place in the future, few employees are going to be willing to put in that kind of time and effort.
The creative mind does not always offer the best solutions on the first try. Sometimes it takes a dozen silly ideas before one fantastic idea can emerge. If this is the case, it’s important that you don’t criticize the flow of ideas coming from your team. You may decline to implement them, but do not down-talk employees for their ideas or negatively criticize their way of thinking about an issue.
Rewarding creative solutions and good ideas is a sure way to make others more interested in being creative. If employees see their fellow team members getting a desirable reward they might become more interested in earning on for themselves by contributing creative ideas. Some ideas for rewards are public recognition, acknowledgement of a good job done, small monetary compensation (gift cards or sometime similarly inexpensive), a personal trophy of any type, or a thank you card signed by employees and management.
Don’t spend all your working hours doing normal working activities. Make sure your team does at least a few hours of creative thinking and idea generation each week to break up the monotony. This includes activities like brainstorming/brainwriting, problem solving, or any other methods that you find are effective for your unique team. Focus on what works for those individuals. If you force an idea generation task that people hate, you are not likely to get good results from the time spent.
It’s been shown that open working spaces make employees more collaborative and overall more creative. Collaboration can usually lead to creativity, as diverse minds working together can come up with their own unique solutions to the same problems.
If your team works in their own individual cubicles or stays in a cluttered up office space, try to open it up and make it a clean, relaxing environment where people feel more at ease and closer together. Giving employees a sense of closeness to one another is a great way to encourage them to be creative.
If you are the team manager or the leader, you need to also contribute to the creative process. Yes, it’s good to allow your employees the chance to shine and to take the lead, but that doesn’t excuse you from also participating in these creative activities. Lead by example if you want to have a more permanent impact on your team members.
Just as you’re looking to encourage creativity, you will also need to be creative in how you apply the above steps. Depending on your unique team, you may or may not be able to continue doing the same things and expecting new results. Over time, you creative processes may need to change in order for new creative ideas to be formed.
Don’t be afraid to use your own creativity as a leader and come up with a new way to draw new ideas from your team!
Have you ever thought of doing a creative based team building event?
Total Team Building specialise in teams…we facilitate a range of creativity and innovation based team building activities such as bridging the gap, raw canvas and let’s get cooking designed to enhance your employees creative side. For more information about how Total Team Building can help you contact us today.
Learning through failure is a tricky topic in business. Arguments can be made for and against this type of learning in a business environment. Let’s take a look at both sides of the coin and see what can be gained or lost from learning through failure, and how to implement a failure-tolerant culture in your business.
What Is The Purpose Of Failure In Business?
Failure is a great teacher. It helps us to see a personal example of what not to do and to learn more quickly than we otherwise would have. In organizations where employees are not allowed to fail at any point, fewer risks are taken and people tend to stay within their comfort zones. In certain industries this may be okay, but in most modern businesses risks are necessary for the company to stay competitive.
If employees are not allowed to make mistakes or to fail at anything, they will be unwilling to try new ways of working that would possibly make the business more competitive.
These are a few of the ways your business can thrive in a failure-accepting culture and some of the risks of allowing employees to fail.
It is the leader’s responsibility to make sure employees cannot cause catastrophic damage to the business when they fail. This means that you will have to limit the areas in which your employees are allowed to take certain types of risks. Big risks shouldn’t ever happen in client relations or general corporate actions without executive leadership being involved to advice and implement.
On the other hand, team projects and individual projects are usually a good place to encourage your team to take some risks and try new strategies to get the work done more effectively. If they fail in these areas, the team will be there to assist in fixing that mistake and finding a new way to accomplish the task.
As a general rule for your team, it’s a good idea not to allow employees to take large risks on projects that could end up causing irreparable damage or being too costly to the company if a mistake did occur. Smaller projects are a great place for risks, as the damages caused are usually fixable and not very costly to the company.
It’s okay for employees to make mistakes; we now know this. However, you shouldn’t allow employees to make the same mistakes twice. It’s acceptable to make a mistake, but it’s expected that failure should cause that employee to learn and to avoid making that same mistake again. If that learning does not occur, there will be problems in allowing that employee to take risks again.
Ideally you should encourage this cycle with risk-taking: learn from, own, fix, and safeguard. This means that employees should learn from any mistakes they make, own up to what they did wrong, fix the consequences of their failure, and put in proper safeguards to ensure that mistake does not get repeated. This is a great guideline for employees about the best process for learning through failure.
As a leader, you will have to learn how to supervise what your employees are doing without stepping in to intervene if you think they are wrong. Again, this applies only to the situations in which risk is acceptable and allowed, not in more risk adverse situations. If your employees come to you for advice on the matter, you can intervene then and show them the problems you have seen. Otherwise, exercise restraint and allow that employee to fail if necessary in order to allow them to learn from their mistakes.
It’s important to differentiate between encouraging mistakes and allowing mistakes. You should make it known that mistakes happen to everyone and are acceptable, but that it is not encouraged to make mistakes. Instead, encourage employees to stretch themselves, try new options, and take risks in their work where it is acceptable. If these actions result in failure, so be it.
If you want to create an environment where employees are able to learn from their failures, you must be willing to communicate this to them directly. Before people will be willing to stretch themselves and take risks, they have to know it’s acceptable and won’t be punished. Lay out the guidelines you decide on, challenge your employees to take risks, and stay true to your word on your stance about failure in the business.
Total Team Building specialise in teams…we facilitate fun and engaging team building activities designed to enhance teamwork, team culture, leadership, communication and collaboration. For more information about how Total Team Building can help you and your learn from failure contact us today.


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Mysore-style Ashtanga is the traditional method of learning Ashtanga Yoga, as taught by Sri K P Jois. It can be described as self-practice within a group setting, where each student moves through the sequence of poses individually. The instructor moves about the room adjusting and correcting, working one-on-one with the practitioners. New students are taught the sequence of poses from the beginning, building the duration of the practice each day by learning new postures. This style of teaching allows each student to learn at their unique pace, and to receive instruction specific to their practice.
Please remember: it is not necessary to know the sequence from memory to participate; this is the perfect way for you to learn the sequence of poses at your own pace. The only requirement is a commitment to steady, consistent practice.
If you are new to Ashtanga yoga or the Mysore method of teaching, we suggest you come observe a class to see how it works or speak to Danielle Goldstein about it.
For more information or to register, email us at info@mindfulturtle.com or call 516-721-1881.
Danielle is the founder and owner of Mindful Turtle Yoga & Wellness. She has had a dedicated yoga practice for over eighteen years and has studied many traditions of classical yoga, particularly the Ashtanga Yoga Method, developing a respect and appreciation for yoga and its life changing possibilities. Her classes are motivating, inspiring and compassionate.
Her training includes both a 200 and 500 hour yoga teacher training from the Yoga Teacher Training Institute under the guidance of Ma Mokshapriya Shakti and Marianne Mitsinikos. She has an additional 500 hour certification in Classical Ashtanga Yoga with Beryl Bender Birch of The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. In addition to being a faculty member of Beryl’s teacher training, she has assisted Beryl at various workshops and trainings around the country. She is forever a student and continues her study of Ashtanga Yoga locally with senior Ashtanga teacher Christine Hoar. Danielle is a compassionate teacher who teaches in a way that helps the Ashtanga Yoga Asana practice become fun and accessible to all.
Danielle is also a parent and child counselor with over twenty-three years of experience in the fields of education and counseling. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is a Nationally Certified Counselor. She also serves of the board of The Morgan Center, a preschool for children undergoing chemotherapy.
On practice days you may arrive when convenient for you, but please arrive so you have enough time to complete your practice. Arrival by 8am for morning practice is recommended.
Led classes begin promptly at their scheduled times; please arrive a few minutes in advance to be ready for class.
There will be no classes or practice on Saturdays, nor on Moon Days (New Moon and Full Moon).
Please note: The Mysore program is not included as part of our multi-class yoga packages or non-mysore monthly unlimited yoga passes.

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Here at Basement Waterproofing Guys, we're ready to fulfill all of your needs when it comes to Waterproofing in Sandy Springs, SC. We have a crew of professional experts and the most resourceful technology available to offer exactly what you might need. Our materials are of the finest quality and we understand how to conserve your costs. Give us a call by dialing 800-939-9621 to learn more.
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You have to be informed regarding Waterproofing in Sandy Springs, SC. We will make sure you know what to expect. That's the reason why we make every effort to be sure that you learn the process and are not confronted with any kind of unexpected surprises. Start by discussing your job with our client service representatives once you dial 800-939-9621. We're going to go over your questions and concerns once you call and get you set up with a scheduled appointment. We are going to work with you all through the whole project, and our staff will show up on time and organized.
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My plane landed in Central Asia in the wee hours of the morning. After training, I couldn’t get here fast enough. This is where I felt called to and had been working towards for a long time. It was finally happening. I was joining the work of taking the Good News to the nations.
I piled my four VERY heavy bags on a cart, and basically skipped to the exit to meet my mentor. I was so excited to meet her. She dropped me off at the guest flat and told me she would pick me up in the morning to attend an office luncheon where I would meet the rest of the team. I was ready to hit the ground running.
I started sobbing. I’d never felt more alone, trapped, or scared. Doubts and fears flooded my heart. Three years suddenly seemed like an e-t-e-r-n-i-t-y. After texting with one of my mentors, I fell asleep two hours later. It would be better tomorrow, right? Nope…more tears. When my mom called, I tried to disguise my emotions (because, you know, moms can’t see through that), but I wept. I felt like a child again, being held by her momma. And through her, God held me. She didn’t tell me to come home, instead reminding me I was right where the Father wanted me. The first two weeks I could barely talk to anyone without crying. I even struggled to comprehend the Word through the jet lag, culture shock, and roller coaster emotions.
A local Believer shared with me she thinks we are often like the Israelites. She explained that although God parted the Red Sea to deliver them from the Egyptians and lead them to the Promised Land, they were grumbling about the mud on their feet. Okay, so the part about the mud is not in the Word, but there are plenty of accounts about the Israelites grumbling about other things.


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Lake Monroe Sailing Association is dedicated to teaching people of all ages to be safe and responsible sailors, offering a variety of learning opportunities for those interested in exploring the joy of sailing. Certified instructors from both the American Sailing Association and U.S. Sailing provide classes in small boat and keelboat sailing, leading to certifications in both types of boats.
In collaboration with Bloomington Parks and Recreation, the Lake Monroe Sailing Association offers a variety of opportunities for those interested in exploring the joy of sailing on Lake Monroe. Our Youth Sailing Camp is a perennial favorite among area kids. They learn the fundamentals of small boat sailing in a fun, week-long camp program.
The Adult Sailing Program is a two-day weekend program designed for adult learners. No previous experience is required and sailing fundamentals are taught on board a comfortable cruising sailboat by our own knowledgeable sailing instructors. The Family Sails Program is a unique 3-hour experience designed for families or small groups who just want to get out and enjoy the thrill of sailing on Lake Monroe. As crew, your family or group will learn a little about sailing and boat rigging in a leisurely, friendly atmosphere. This is a perfect way to ease into sailing on Lake Monroe.
LMSA offers ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing. In this class, you will learn to skipper a 20′ – 27′ sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards. Visit our page at the American Sailing Association website for more information.
For further information about our sailing instruction programs, please call our facility manager at 812‐824‐4611.


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For seven days, we’re taking you on a fall road trip through the Eastern Sierra of California and Nevada. We’ll go behind the scenes of our September issue’s cover story, “The Road to Gold,” with bonus photographs and videos. Follow along and use our daily itinerary to plan your own trip up quiet, gorgeous U.S. Highway 395. See days 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.
Check out a suggested itinerary for your day in Nevada’s first town, which runs about two blocks north to south.
7 a.m.Get an early start at David Walley’s 1862 Hot Springs Resort to watch the steam rise over the nearby marsh. $129; 2001 Foothill Rd.; Genoa.
11 a.m .Dollar bills cover the ceiling, and cowboy hats line the walls at JT Basque Bar & Dining Room. Order a Picon Punch, the fabled orange bitters-grenadine cocktail of Basque sheepherders who made their way from the Pyrenees to tramp with Nevada’s livestock. If you’re hungry, get the grass-fed Basco burger. $$; 1426 U.S. 395 N.; Gardnerville.
12:15 p.m.Learn about how Mormon traders set up the Nevada Territory’s first permanent, non-native settlement at the Mormon Station State Historic Park. 2295 Main St.; Genoa.
2 p.m.Vintage locomotives and train cars put on a show at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, but that’s nothing new-many are retired from Hollywood gigs. Baby boomers will recognize the 1875 Inyo locomotive, which appeared in the 1960s TV series The Wild, Wild West. $6; 2180 S. Carson St.; Carson City.
Interior of La Ferme. Photograph by Thomas J. Story.
8 p.m.A whimsical barnyard motif defines La Ferme’s French country chic. While you wait for your seared foie gras or rabbit dijonnaise, try counting the number of rooster and pig curios adorning this oh-so-charming 1904 farmhouse. $$$, 2291 Main St.; lafermegenoa.com.
10 p.m.A sign on the front door of the Genoa Bar & Saloon makes the house rules clear: No horses allowed inside. Tie up Trigger and stop in for a libation at Nevada’s oldest thirst parlor, where cowboys have been tossing back cool ones since 1853. Scan the array of dusty bric-a-brac for an oversized leopard-print bra, which locals swear belongs to Raquel Welch. Shine a flashlight in the bar mirror and you can see its flashy silver backing, or “diamond dust.” 2282 Main St.; Genoa.
Take a look at yesterday’s post for Day 4 at Mono Lake and Bodie State Historic Park, and look out for tomorrow’s itinerary for Day 6 in Reno.


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The National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has contributed 40.8 trillion VND (US$1.79 billion) to the State budget in the first five months of 2018, exceeding the plan by 32 percent and representing 55 percent of the yearly target.
According to the PetroVietnam, in the past five months, petrol market saw unexpected developments, negatively affecting the firms’ business.
In the first five months of this year, the group put the Bungka Pakma – PM3CAA field into operation from May 12, a month and 19 days earlier than the plan.
Total production of the firm in May reached 10.44 million tonnes of oil, exceeding the plan for the five-month period by 2.7 percent and representing 45.7 percent of the target for the whole year.
Alongside, the firm also produced 9.8 billion kWh of power in the January-May period, surpassing its plan by 6.1 percent, along with 695,000 tonnes of nitrogen, and 2.69 million tonnes of petroleum.
At the same time, PetroVietnam’s revenue in the first five months of this year hit 234.5 trillion VND, 21 percent higher than its plan. The group’s after-tax profit reached 9.8 trillion VND, exceeding the plan by 15 percent and fulfilling 51 percent of its yearly target.

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For me it's all about the form. taking the clay medium from a handful of mud and transforming it into art is a labor of love. Each piece is individually crafted and driven by my own internal muse. My ideas and subjects come from everything that touches my life.
I have been working with ceramics since early grade school, primarily working on wheel based, functional pottery. Recently I have been working in sculpture, creating larger works that are more abstract and yet meaningful.


text: As $16.7 billion Kimberly-Clark Corp. implemented its global business plan and focused on growth in emerging markets, Jolene Varney, vice president and treasurer, saw an opportunity for her treasury team to play a more strategic role in the capital structure planning at the company’s 150 affiliates. One problem with the existing process was that treasury was often forced into a reactive, rather than proactive role, “because we were often not involved early enough,” says Varney. Moreover, the Dallas-based paper products company’s forecasting and budgeting process did not focus on balance sheet, cash flow and capital structure decisions at the affiliate level.

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"Why are Christians so mean?"
It's a frequently asked question, sadly.
Let me begin by saying if you feel you've been mistreated by a Christian or you've witnessed someone else mistreated by one, I am sincerely sorry.
People—and especially Christians—should love one another.
Unfortunately, the reality is it does happen.
I think there are essentially three reasons why Christians are sometimes perceived as mean.
Reason #1: Many "Christians" aren't really disciples of Jesus.
Have you ever known someone who claimed to be something they weren't?
Today, a lot of people claim the label, "Christian." It's still relatively popular in many places in the world to claim to be a Christian.
And there are a lot of people who like the idea of going to heaven when they die.
Many of these people have been taught and have bought into what I call the False Gospel of Easy Believism™.
Pray a prayer asking Him to forgive their sins.
Do this and... presto! You are instantly forgiven of your sins and can do nothing whatsoever to lose this salvation.
No commitment required. No change necessary. It's... easy!
GOD loves us that much. He sent Jesus to suffer on the cross to become our magic genie so we can live however we want, as long as we believe in Him.
So why change? What incentive is there to grow? To become more like Jesus? To exhibit Christ-like character and love of our neighbor?
And so many of these people adopt the name "Christian" and they keep living just like they did before they professed faith in Jesus.
The False Gospel of Easy Believism is a lie.
The only person who is truly a Christian is the one who gives every ounce of their being toward becoming like Jesus, exhibiting His character in their life.
In order to save a person, they must come to Jesus and make Him their Lord—their master—which means that they give up their perceived right to choose how they live (see Matt. 11:28-30; 7:21; Gal. 2:20; 1 John 2:6).
Jesus will never accept those who fake commitment to Him or try to serve both GOD and the pleasures of this world (see Luke 16:13; Rev. 3:14-20).
Just because someone claims to be a Christian does not make them one (see Acts 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:12-16). I can claim to be a neurosurgeon, but that doesn't make me one.
While nobody is perfect and all people (including Christians) sin, hypocritical Christians do more to damage the cause of Jesus and keep souls out of His kingdom than anything else (see Rom. 2:17-24).
Let us exercise extreme care as to how we walk.
Our example is extremely important.
We never know who is looking up to or watching us.
Recognize that the "Christian(s)" you perceive as mean may not be a Christian at all. Look at the "fruit" of their life. Does it look like Jesus?
Know that there are genuine Jesus followers in the world who aren't mean.
Avoid the temptation to stereotype all Christians based on some bad experiences.
Consider reading what the Scriptures teach regarding how Jesus followers should live.
Reason #2: Christians sometimes fail to demonstrate compassionate love in our zeal for biblical principles.
Now that we've dealt with the hypocrites, let's put them aside and focus on genuine authentic Christians.
Christians believe we have the best news ever: that Jesus offers free payment for sin.
There is a GOD in heaven who created and judges each of us (see Gen. 1:27; 5:2; 18:25; Psalm 10:13; 75:7).
He is holy and can't coexist with sin (see Hab. 1:13).
We are each guilty sinners (see Rom. 3:23) and the payment GOD demands for our sins is human blood because life is contained in the blood (see Lev. 17:11).
GOD says if we die in our sins, we'll go to hell for eternity (Matt. 25:41, 46; Rev. 20:11-15; 21:8).
Authentic Christians believe the Bible is GOD's inspired and infallible message to humans.
The Bible says that Jesus is the only way to be saved (see John 14:6; Acts 4:12).
There is only one path to GOD (and therefore, to heaven).
We must obey the teachings of the Bible and the New Testament, in particular.
Sin must be avoided and confronted.
Love GOD with all of our being.
Authentic Christians are convinced that non-Christians (and unrepentant Christians living in sin) are in the gravest of danger because of life's uncertainty.
Because we believe this, our love for others motivates us to warn people. To us, it's a matter of life and death.
We fear hell and we don't want anyone to experience that. Eternity is a long time.
Besides this, we've found true life filled with abundant blessings, and we want to share that with as many people as will listen.
Sometimes, in our zeal to please GOD and love others, we can come across the wrong way—as pushy or mean.
I've made this mistake before (more than once).
Once, I had a Christian friend who told me he and his Christian wife were getting a divorce. I wasn't surprised because I had observed that their marriage didn't appear healthy as I had rarely seen them together in the weeks preceding this information.
When he broke this news to me over the phone, my thoughts immediately went to how I could get them to change their minds and save their marriage. I was most concerned for their long-term well-being and spiritual condition. And so my response was something like, "Have you told the elders [of the church] yet?"
Although my heart was in the right place, I later learned that this came across to my friend as cold, insensitive and unloving. It hurt him deeply.
And I've regretted it since.
Remember Jesus' example of compassion to others.
Seek to imitate His love that was obviously felt by sinners.
Pray that GOD would give us hearts of compassion and the words to communicate truth in a spirit of love.
Be patient with others. Love them where they are, regardless of where they are.
Try to see the world from a Christian's perspective when they come across as cold or mean. Sometimes people really are jerks, and sometimes people are motivated by love but their human imperfection gets in the way.
Help Christians understand your perspective, in a kind manner, so they can realize where they're hurting or offending you. Focus on profitable dialog and not a grenade tossing contest.
Reason #3: Like unbelievers, authentic Christians sin occasionally.
The third reason why a Christian(s) may come across as mean is simply that they're imperfect too.
This isn't a valid excuse.
I'm not always pleasant to be around.
I have bad days sometimes. And so does every person I've ever known.
But bad days and meanness should not characterize a Christian. They should be the exception—the temporary behavior, not the norm.
Have you ever known Christians who were unpleasant people to be around?
A Christian that is regularly unpleasant or mean is a Christian who doesn't understand Jesus and lacks joy.
I've known miserable Christians, but if I'm honest, I tend to lump them into the hypocritical category discussed in point 1.
The truth is that an authentic Christian possesses and should exhibit greater joy than anyone.
Take inventory. Do people see you as a joyful person? If not, why?
Be patient with us. Christians have problems too and sometimes our focus shifts to the near-term rather than the big picture and we allow the worries of life to weigh us down.
Help us see when we're not living as we ought. Your cautions matter to us.
Bonus Reason: Sometimes people confuse disapproval of sin with hatred.
Lastly, a popular narrative today is that if a person doesn't accept my behavior, then they are a "hater." To many, love equates to acceptance of behavior.
As I've already explained, authentic Christians cannot accept, condone, ignore or embrace sin.
That does not mean, however, that Christians should ever fail to love a person—any person, even an enemy.
But what is love in this sense?
The highest form of love—that love Jesus commands us to exhibit towards GOD and our neighbor—is the Greek word agapé. (The majority of the New Testament was written in Greek.) This love means that you pursue the loved one's best interests. It's not an emotional connection but an intentional choice to do what's best for them.
Often, agapé means doing what you'd rather not do—that which is more difficult or uncomfortable.
Often, agapé means saying what the other person doesn't want to hear but needs to hear.
That's the call of Christians, to love people enough to say what needs to be said.
Many times, what needs to be said is offensive to the hearer, because we don't like to be told we're wrong or that we're in sin.
Instead, we like it when people tell us we're okay or when we can make some excuse that we're not responsible. "It's just how I am."
In conclusion, I'm a fan of object lessons. Here's an object lesson for agapé.
This "kiss" is driven not by lust or even emotional feelings but by what is best for this man's coworker—to save his life.
Be careful not to confuse agapé with hatred. It may just save your life.


text: Hello everybody! I am back to those of you who have missed me! 😀 Yes! I am still alive! lol. Ok so it has been a crazy long time since I have done a post. This summer has been a little busy but I am glad to be posting after what feels like years!! A lot has happened over the past few months and it does feel like there’s a lot to catch up on. But nonetheless, I shall start off with something sweet and something very recent.


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It was with these thoughts that “Global Wellness Day” was born, and introduced six years ago.
So sign your spa or salon for “Global Wellness Day”, and be a part of the movement started for a better life, and shared by 83 countries, including South Africa.
Create an awareness in your spa / salon on the 10 June 2017 of Global Wellness Day.
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Here are Thursday’s minor moves. More Alliance of American football alums are finding NFL homes.
The Cowboys have taken another hit on their offensive line, as the club announced it’s placed recent trade acquisition Parker Ehinger on injured reserve and signed fellow offensive lineman Kadeem Edwards.
Dallas picked up Ehinger from the Chiefs late last month in exchange for defensive back Charvarius Ward. With Travis Frederick sidelined by Guillian-Barre syndrome, and Zack Martin working his way back from a knee injury (he’ll play in Week 1), the Cowboys were searching for interior offensive line depth. Ehinger, a former fourth-round pick who appeared in six games for Kansas City from 2016-17, was thought to be just that, but he’s now down for the count with his own knee issue.
Edwards, meanwhile, was a fifth-round pick in the 2014 draft, but he’s yet to appear in an NFL game. He’s bounced around the league, spending time with the Buccaneers and Jaguars before landing with the Cowboys in 2016. Edwards was on Dallas’ practice squad for much of the past two years, so he’s certainly familiar with the club’s blocking scheme.
We learned earlier tonight that the Cowboys were trading cornerback Charvarius Ward to the Chiefs, and now we’re getting details on what they’ll be getting in return. ESPN’s Adam Teicher reports that Kansas City will be sending offensive lineman Parker Ehinger to Dallas.
The 2016 fourth-round pick out of Cincinnati had difficulties staying on the field during his tenure with the Chiefs. He did start four of his five games as a rookie, but a knee injury ended his season prematurely. In 2017, Ehinger was limited to only one game (one start), but the Chiefs apparently had optimism that he’d be able to start at left guard this year.
However, the lineman was benched for Cam Erving during training camp, and Kansas City apparently decided that they were fine rolling with their current backups. That grouping includes Andrew Wylie, Bryan Witzmann, Jordan Devey and rookies Ryan Hunter and Kahlil McKenzie.
The 25-year-old will now try to crack the Cowboys roster, which is currently dealing with injuries to Marcus Martin and Travis Frederick. The six-foot-six, 310-pound Ehinger will presumably compete with Cameron Fleming, Chaz Green, Joe Looney, and Kadeem Edwards for backup reps.
Being a first-year starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes will bring some risk to the Chiefs‘ outlook Alex Smith did not. But the potential reward looks to be much greater. Andy Reid acknowledges the 2017 first-round pick will experience the usual issues adjusting to NFL starter life, but the sixth-year Chiefs coach made it clear he doesn’t want to deprive Mahomes of playmaking opportunities his skill set could create.
Reid added that Mahomes, viewed as a raw but potentially special arm talent out of Texas Tech as a prospect last year, is farther along this year compared to where Smith was in 2013. With the addition of Sammy Watkins, the Chiefs have also outfitted Mahomes with a better collection of skill-position talent than Smith (or possibly any previous Kansas City quarterback) received.
Eli Rogers left his Chiefs visit Monday without a deal, Field Yates of ESPN.com reports (on Twitter). Rogers will now meet with the Browns, who have his three-year OC on staff in Todd Haley. The Raiders have also scheduled a summit with the slot receiver. Behind Watkins and Tyreek Hill, the Chiefs employ Chris Conley, Demarcus Robinson, Jehu Chesson and the recently re-signed De’Anthony Thomas.
Despite a 2016 ACL tear hijacking both of Parker Ehinger‘s first two NFL seasons, he still might be the frontrunner to work as the Chiefs’ starting left guard, Nate Taylor of The Athletic writes (subscription required). A fourth-round pick out of Cincinnati two years ago, Ehinger opened his rookie year as a starter but missed all but one game last season. Bryan Witzmann and Jordan Devey represent his primary competitors, per Taylor, who adds that Cameron Erving could linger here as well if he cannot unseat fourth-year center Mitch Morse.
Like Ford, Spencer Ware‘s been cleared to begin training camp without a PUP list stay, but the 2016 starter won’t automatically be given the backup job, per Taylor. Charcandrick West remains a factor and scored four touchdowns as Kareem Hunt‘s backup last season. West and Ware will battle for the backup role, just as they did in 2015 when they vied for time behind a then-healthy Jamaal Charles.
Knile Davis is back in Kansas City, as the team announced (via Twitter) that they’ve signed the veteran running back. The team also promoted defensive end David King to the active roster. To make room, the team placed offensive guard Parker Ehinger on the injured reserve and waived offensive lineman Jordan Devey.
It’s been a tumultuous two weeks for Davis. The 25-year-old was traded to the Packers in mid-October, but he only got five carries in two games before being waived last week. The running back was claimed by the Jets the next day, but he barely lasted three hours as the team opted to sign free agent running C.J. Spiller. In six games this season, Davis has compiled only three yards on six carries, and he’s added another four receptions for 18 yards. The former third-rounder had his best season in 2014, when he ran for 463 yards and six touchdowns. With Jamaal Charles out for the season and Spencer Ware sidelined with a concussion, the team will have to rely on Davis, Charcandrick West, and Bishop Sankey to lead their running game.
King, a seventh-round pick in 2013, has eight NFL appearances under his belt. The 26-year-old has collected four tackles and 1.5 sacks, and he’ll likely compete with Kendall Reyes and Dadi Nicolas for snaps on the defensive line.
We learned earlier this week that Ehinger, a fourth-round rookie, would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. The Cincinnati product ultimately started four games for the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Devey made one appearance for Kansas City this season. By cutting the former undrafted free agent, the Chiefs will be rolling with only Jah Reid and Bryan Witzmann as their back-up lineman.
The Cardinals re-signed guard Taylor Boggs and promoted safety Christian Bryant from the practice squad. Boggs, who also has the ability to play center, has seven career games under his belt. Meanwhile, Bryant has yet to take the field this season after playing in nine games in 2015.
The Titans have promoted wide receiver Tre McBride from the practice squad, according to Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com. The former seventh-round pick had a pair of catches in 2015, but he found himself on the team’s practice squad to begin the season.
The Colts have elevated cornerback Frankie Williams to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and released tight end Chase Coffman, as ESPN.com’s Mike Wells tweets. Williams will provide depth as Vontae Davis goes through the league’s concussion protocol. The release of Coffman, meanwhile, could be a sign that tight end Dwayne Allen is getting close to returning from his ankle injury.
The Seahawks have swapped one defensive end for another. The team announced (via Twitter) that they’ve signed Damontre Moore to the 53-man roster, releasing Malliciah Goodman to make the necessary room. Moore, 24, has 9.5 career sacks, but he was previously cut by the Giants for violating team rules. Goodman appeared in one game for the Seahawks this season.
The Chiefs have promoted linebacker Terrance Smith from the practice squad to the active roster, according to his agent (on Twitter). Smith originally joined the organization as an undrafted free agent out of Florida State. Meanwhile, to make room on the roster, the team has released linebacker Sam Barrington (via Greg Auman on Twitter). Barrington has only been active for two games this season.
More bad news for the Chiefs on the injury front. ESPN’s Adam Caplan tweets that starting left guard Parker Ehinger will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL. A fourth-round pick in this past year’s draft, Ehinger started four of his five games this season.
Zack Links contributed to this post.
It was far from exciting for Kansas City fans when the Chiefs introduced their cache from the recent NFL Draft. While some fans recognized the need to improve the pass protection up front after KC quarterbacks were sacked 46 times last year (tied for sixth worst in the league), rather than bulking up the offensive line, they first cut guard Ben Grubbs, let right tackle Jeff Allen sign a four-year deal with Houston, and then traded away the No. 28 pick to San Francisco, only to see the 49ers take one of the better guard prospects available – Stanford’s Josh Garnett. While the fans were clamoring for a big body in the first round, Kansas City did manage to secure from the 49ers their second round pick (No. 37 overall), a fourth round choice (No. 105), and a sixth round selection (No. 178 through Dallas) in this year’s draft during the exchange.
Several teams had Jones pegged as a late first round prospect, but the Chiefs see him as a capable edge rusher with the ability to slide inside when they go to a four-man front. Still, other teams felt that the junior would have been better served remaining in school and continuing his development for another year. In 2014, he posted 26 tackles, but just 3.5 of those stops came from behind the line of scrimmage. He shifted from the weak-side to strong-side tackle last season, picking up second-team All-American honors after he delivered 44 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 7.5 stops-for-loss.
Jones might not have those eye-catching numbers you expect from an elite prospect, but even with 5.5 sacks combined his last two seasons, the Chiefs felt that he was further along than most of the defensive linemen still left in the draft. They realize that he needs refinement and lacks an array of pass rush moves, but he uses his hands exceptionally well to rip and swim. With his balance, he demonstrates the ability to execute an effective spin move, despite the fact that he tends to get high in his stance (he has a good center of gravity, though).
On film, you see that Jones’ high motor allows him to close in on a ball carrier quickly. Has a lot of range, makes a good portion of his tackles outside the box. With his balance, he gets out in space well, looking like an oversized linebacker. He’s quite light on his feet when he has to be, and you can see that he has that wiggle in his hips needed to make the last second moves to avoid the brunt of a blocker’s punch. When he keeps a low pad level, he generates much better explosion off the snap, but when he fails to deliver on his initial move, his feet stop and his arms get a little out of control at the point of attack, which allows blockers to get a piece of his jersey.
Still, for a player his size, he does a nice job of fitting into tight spaces. I doubt if he will ever be regarded as a pass rusher, as he is more suited in being a one-gap type of penetrator that can alter the lane of a running back. He must be conscious of low blocks though and has to do a better job of recognizing double teams, as failure to do so will result in Jones being driven back by that strong double team duo. In one-on-one battles, it is a completely different story, as the Bulldog uses his long arms and powerful hands to make it very difficult for a blocker to lock on to him, especially when he shows confidence in the power he delivers out his hands and arms.
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Ehringer will welcome a return home with the Chiefs, as he was forced to play out of position at left tackle for the Bearcats last season. With Jeff Allen leaving for the Texans and Zach Fulton, a 2014 sixth-round find, having big issues in pass protection last year, Ehringer will enter camp penciled in as the team’s starting left guard. Gone from the roster is former Pro Bowler, Ben Grubbs, as the team parted ways with the veteran after the 2015 season that saw Kansas City allow 46 sacks, the sixth-worst figure in the NFL.
Ehinger is a very smart and physical football player who excels in the run game. He shows good awareness to identify targets when climbing to the second level and does an excellent job moving his feet to sustain as a run-blocker. Where he has shown the most improvement during his junior season was in pass protection, where he did a great job of staying patient in his sets and shuffling his feet as an offensive guard.
Even though the Bearcats utilize the spread and West Coast style offense, the require that their offensive linemen be very physical in their inside run game, and Ehinger gives them flexibility at right guard and both tackle positions, something his NFL team will greatly appreciate, as his versatility will give some pro team good depth, whether inside or out.
Ehinger has average top-end speed, but offers a nice blend of height, weight and power for an offensive guard prospect. Since arriving at Cincinnati, he has added good weight and gotten much stronger during collegiate career. Even with the position shifts (played both guard and tackle every year, mostly on the right side), he has stayed positive and gained valuable playing time in that variety of roles.
While Ehinger is never going to win a foot race vs. Usain Bolt, his initial quickness as a guard is better than average, but as a tackle, there are times where he can get beat off the snap when his footwork isn’t sound. You can see on film that the Bearcat possesses large and quick hands in his sets and he can get into the defenders’ pads and lock on with ease. He also shows very good ability to shuffle and mirror to stay in front of pass rushers once engaged.
At tackle, Ehinger can get caught lunging at times, which can make him vulnerable to quicker exterior rushers. Still, he does not panic when getting knocked off balance initially and flashes that innate ability to recover and get back into position. He can sink and anchor to neutralize the bull rush attempt with tremendous force as a guard. In run blocking assignments, he demonstrates the ability to create a sound, initial fit more times than not and can wall off his assignments consistently. He displays quick and compact hands to lock on to defenders. He drives his legs once in position and flashes the ability to drive defenders when he stays low to generate leverage.
Ehinger has an elite inline power base that allows him to overcome stunts and bull rushers while getting excellent movement when his pads do not rise up. He shuffles his feet well upon contact, especially when he stays engaged with blocks and is very effective at playing under control. He takes good angles in space or when climbing to the second level and also displays the ability to adjust on the move to cover up targets in space.
What separates this “man from the boys” is that Ehinger possesses above-average instincts and football I.Q. and while most youngsters are more instinctive as a run blocker than in pass protection at this point, he is generally assignment sound in the run game. You can see that he locates targets at the pre-snap and executes assignments with impressive consistency. He also does a nice job of identifying targets at the second and third level on the move. He constantly keeps his head on a swivel in pass protection. As an offensive tackle, he can be step late getting into position when picking up pressures from the second and third level, but he has the balance and lateral agility to recover.
The former track weight man appears to have above average upper body strength (reports claim he can bench press 225 pounds 32 times) and he plays with that tenacious edge you want in a mauler, as he can deliver the big block when he catches defenders off guard and has become a determined finisher at the point of attack. Simply put, you will never, ever see Ehinger back down from challenges.
The Chiefs may have found an impact player for their defense with their final draft pick. Nicolas had a trying senior season, but bounced back with a very impressive week down in Mobile, Alabama during Senior Bowl practices. Injuries forced the 235-pounder to play defensive tackle and end for the Hokies last year and the weight mismatch was evident, as his tackle-for-loss figures dipped to seven and his quarterback pressures were reduced to five.
Nicolas was coming off a 2014 campaign that saw the then rush end/outside linebacker record nine sacks, 27 stops behind the line of scrimmage and an ACC-record 40 QB pressures that led the nation. Then the coaching staff made a very puzzling move and Nicolas would manage only three sacks in 2015. He did close out the year saving the final victory for head coach Frank Beamer’s career. With Tech leading the Independence Bowl with a 55-52 score, Nicolas recorded two sacks during Tulsa’s last-ditch drive, including an eight-yarder on a fourth-down snap to let the Hokies run off the final minute on the clock.
The 2014 season saw Nicolas’ draft stock rise to the second round level, yet, he opted to return to school for his final year. He managed 45 tackles with seven stops for loss and five QB pressures in 2015. Still, nineteen of his stops came on third-down snaps, including thirteen vs. the ground game. Five of those hits were touchdown-saving tackles. Nine stops came on goal-line snaps and on 49 running plays directed at him, runners managed only 11 yards during his senior season.
Faced with a potential drop in his draft stock, Nicolas ventured to Mobile, Alabama for the 2016 Senior Bowl. Hoping to play outside linebacker and show NFL teams his ability to play there, he was relegated to rush end duties. He opened eyes in the weight room, measuring in with the third-longest wing span (82 inches) for any of the 114 players that checked in. He also impressed with his “Mitts” that measured 10 ½-inches.
On the field at the Senior Bowl, Nicolas stood tall. Despite matching up with South squad linemen that outweighed him by as much as one hundred pounds, when scouts started naming top performers for the week, Nicolas drew as much notice as any South defender not named Noah Spence. Now, he might be a very important piece for the Chiefs linebacker unit. Knee problems could see star left outside linebacker Justin Houston sitting out the early part of season, if he continues to have issues in recovery. The team is also facing another possible loss, as right outside linebacker Dee Ford came up with his own knee problems during minicamp.
Nicolas has excellent explosiveness coming off the snap. He shows fluid change of direction agility that is evident in his above average range. He maintains balance working down the line and has the hip flexibility to come of his backpedal and drop back in the zone sharply. He has superb leaping ability and plays with good strength. He can chase the ball down from sideline-to-sideline and utilizes his leaping skills to be disruptive going up or knocking down the ball. His lateral range allows him to flow to the ball with great ease of movement. He stays on his feet working through trash and has the quickness to suddenly close on the ball.
Yes, he is an undersized defensive end and is a better fit for linebacker, due to size issues. The “Will” is a perfect position for the way he plays, as he operates better on the move. He is comfortable making plays in pursuit vs. the run (held the opposition to minus 59 yards on 167 rushing attempts directed at him during his career) and coming off the edge, he generates good heat to pressure the pocket. He has good quickness and keeps his feet on the move, showing the agility and balance in his running stride. He has valid change of direction agility and flexibility, along with good acceleration to close. He has loose hips and runs faster than his timed speed. He has good upper body strength and leg drive. He looks a little stiff in space, but has a good closing burst.
No matter whether he had to battle offensive linemen in the trenches or allowed to “play his game” by moving downhill, Nicolas showed a good nose for the running plays. On 49 plays directed at him, he held runners to 11 yards, making seven stops for loss while impressing with fourteen more hits that leveled runners at the line of scrimmage for no gain. Nicolas shows no hesitation working in-line in attempts to clog the rush lanes, but is susceptible to low blocks, despite having the long wingspan to protect his legs.
As a left defensive end last year, Nicolas was not as productive vs. the inside ruin as he was in the past – when he avoided blocks rather than trying to take on the bigger blockers. He can make plays on the move and shows the burst to close and make plays taking on the fullback. He is quick to read the inside run and step up to take on the offensive lineman or lead back, but lacks the bulk to consistently stack. He has shown improvement staying lower in his pads, as when he got too high in his stance in the past, he did not square up when taking on blocks.
The former Tech star shows good pursuit quickness to the outside and is able to run and work through and around trash. He has the chase speed and takes proper angles to cut off the runner on the outside. He has the balance to keep containment and string plays out, but he must be more alert to side blocks, as he can get latched on to and washed out of the play, especially when his hands get outside his frame. He could have a bright NFL future ahead of him as well as an opportunity-laden NFL present.
Additionally, Kansas City waived Lithuanian-born linebacker Tautvydas Kieras, per a team announcement (Twitter link).


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Dublin is a city full of colorful doors and Guinness pints, but people don’t usually think of chic dining as they would when planning a visit to Paris or Rome. Although Ireland’s capital may not have a global reputation for excellent restaurants, it should because it is filled with culinary treasures fit for foodies. To prove it, here are six restaurants that offer delicious food, unique cocktails, and impeccable ambiance.
The newly re-designed Café en Seine is a hotspot known for its five-star service and alluring atmosphere. This stunning restaurant is filled with Art Deco décor, from the geometric floors to metallic accents at the bar, and transports you to another era. A variety of spaces like the Parisian garden or the many glitzy bars cater to different experiences, but you’ll be in awe wherever you decide to sit. Enjoy a delectable cocktail after a day of wandering through the city’s storied streets and make sure to pour over the menu, conceived by head chef Stephen Gibson. It is full of rich, seasonal dishes to indulge in, made with sustainably sourced ingredients.
The term “hidden gem” is taken literally at The Blind Pig, a romantic speakeasy below the Italian restaurant, Pacino’s. After making a reservation, you will be emailed the elusive directions for how to find it, which involves pushing buttons and opening secret doors, so the fun starts far before your first bite. This cave-like spot serves delicious Italian fare and cocktails so thoughtfully made that the menu requests patience, but these libations are worth the wait. Peek at the bar to see bartenders working with fire and grinding herbs before a beautiful glass is placed in front of you as if by magic.
Travellers who can’t trek to India for the bright cuisine may find London to be the next-best option, but Dublin also brings the heat. Kathmandu Kitchen near Temple Bar is a small spot in high demand for its Indian and Nepalese delicacies. Well-known curries like madras and tikka masala are executed perfectly and complemented by Nepalese dishes you may never have happened upon, such as Thakali Tarkari and Himalayan curry. A wonderful pick for foodie’s who don’t mind sticking to beer or wine, this restaurant doesn’t get distracted by mixology or flashy cocktails and instead lets the food shine.
Sister to the famous London restaurant called The Ivy, West Street, this Dublin brasserie is unparalleled in design. The colorful and eclectic aesthetic is an Instagram dream, and while that may be what gets people in the door, the outstanding menu gets them to stay. Offering everything from tempura prawns to Shepherd’s pie to crispy polenta cakes, this beautiful restaurant is perfect for the most casual or special of occasions. If you only have an hour in your sightseeing schedule, stop in for a traditional afternoon tea to revive you before your next tour. But be warned, this show-stopping spot is highly desired, so make a reservation if you don’t want to risk missing out.
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This Michelin-star restaurant puts a modern twist on classic Irish fare, producing plates that look like art and taste like euphoria. Dishes are packed with flavor while showcasing Ireland’s local produce in new and unique ways. Smoked eel and rehydrated Braeburn apples are just a few menu descriptions that catch the eye, and with a Michelin star to maintain, chef Ross Lewis is always pushing the envelope of what Irish cuisine can be. To match the modern take on food, the restaurant’s design is minimalist and elegant with clean lines, white tablecloths, and a dark color palette. Large artwork hangs on the walls to add warmth to the spaces. Chapter One is far different than the Irish pubs you’ll pass by day after day and offers a luxurious experience you won’t soon forget.


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Apple products have always cost more than the equivalent products elsewhere. It’s one of the reasons that Apple has historically had very high brand loyalty and very low market share — a classic luxury-good combination. But now that Apple has become a mass-market brand, it’s reaching millions of sensible people, who like to save money. And that, in turn, causes an interesting tension.
Back when Apple sold widgets, things were easy: you paid through the nose for your widget, and then you were happy. But now Apple makes mobile devices like iPhones and iPads, an that means it has no choice but to get into bed with the much-hated wireless companies. It tries to control the experience as best it can — but people still end up being faced with ludicrous charges like $30 a month for text messaging. And then, on the perfectly reasonable grounds that $360 plus tax per year is a ridiculous sum of money to spend on a minuscule amount of data, they decide that they’re going to try to get around those charges.
It is indeed possible to get around extortionate wireless charges. Rather than buy a 3G iPad, for instance, you can use one with only wifi, and then connect it when you’re on the go to a tethered smartphone or some kind of MiFi device. And rather than spend lots of money on text messages, you can sign up for Google Voice, and do all your texting with that number.
These money-saving techniques are perfectly rational. And they don’t cost Apple any money — just the wireless carriers. But they’re still bad for Apple, because they defeat the elegant perfection which Apple puts so much effort into getting exactly right. And what’s more, these techniques are most attractive to people who are tempted by Apple products but can only just afford them, or can’t quite afford them. As it seeks to increase its market share, Apple has to sell its products to more and more of these people, who will often be buying an Apple product for the first time. And the last thing that Apple wants is for its carefully-crafted user experience to be sullied by something as banal as an attempt to avoid text-messaging charges.
Take the iPad, for instance: I can attest from personal experience that the 3G iPad is just miles better than trying to use a wifi-only iPad with a MiFi. It downloads emails automatically, even when you don’t ask it to; you can pull it out of your bag and look up anything you like instantly; there’s no waiting around for the wireless modem to get online and generate its wifi signal; you don’t need to worry about how charged up your MiFi is, or where you left it; you get all the advantages of real GPS; etc etc. An iPad + MiFi is adequate; it’s good enough; it’s “all I need”. But the 3G iPad is why people love Apple. And it costs $300 a year over and above the cost of the iPad, which is itself $130 more than the wifi-only version. There are definitely cheaper ways of getting your iPad online. But you lose a significant amount of elegance and ease of use in the process.
As for Google Voice, you can either just install it on your phone with a new number, or you can go through the rather convoluted process of transferring your current number to Google Voice. Either way, you’re going to be using the Google Voice app a lot — an app which is slower and buggier than the phone and messaging apps built in to iOS. And — to answer Ryan O’Donnell’s question — I can’t really recommend it.
Yes, you get to check your text messages on the web, which can be useful — although it’s not that useful. But you also break a lot of things which otherwise work seamlessly in iOS. There’s no MMS, for instance. There’s no iMessage. There’s also — this is big — no texting to anybody with an international number. You can’t text from Siri. FaceTime integration goes away. You can no longer just click on a phone number to call it, if you want to call people from your Google Voice number. And the whole thing becomes generally much less reliable, because you can’t get any text messages at all unless and until you have a data connection. And as anybody with an iPhone knows, there are many, many occasions when you have cell service but data service just doesn’t work at all.
On top of that, you might well be violating your wireless carrier’s terms of service.
But it does seem to me that so long as Apple has to deal with the hated wireless providers, people will always be voluntarily accepting a subpar user experience because they want to save on monthly charges. Apple has always hated it when its customers have a subpar user experience, but this problem isn’t going to go away: in fact, it’s only going to get worse.
And in the meantime, if you buy a wireless Apple product, it’s a good idea to be aware that the premium you’re paying for the hardware is not the end of the story. You’re going to be feeling the monthly bills for as long as you use that thing. And they’re going to add up.


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The 2018 iPhones are hours away from being announced, but rumors have already begun circulating about next year’s lineup. Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s new report focuses on just one particular aspect of the devices – their rear cameras.
Specifically, Kuo thinks Apple won’t include a time of flight (TOF) solution into the back-facing lenses of the 2019 iPhone series. This goes against what previous rumors have claimed. The general consensus was that the company would incorporate the tech in order to develop next-gen AR experiences.
Moreover, TOF doesn’t actually help in taking better photos. The analyst thinks the present dual-camera system works just fine in terms of distance and depth information for shooting photos. Apple thus has no reason to include TOF in the 2019 iPhones.
Apple uses a single VCSEL module in its front-facing True Depth camera system. It calculates distortion in structured light, spraying dots onto a user’s face to calculate depth. TOF works differently, calculating the time it takes for light pulses to travel towards and away from a target.
It’s said to be more accurate, making way for precise depth mapping and advanced AR applications. Without it, it’s unclear just what kind of advances Apple is planning for 2019. Some had claimed that the iPhone would gain a triple-camera system for AR reasons, but even this is now thrown into doubt.
There’s still a year to go before the 2019 iPhones come out, so the answer may emerge sooner or later. For more official answers, the 2018 iPhones are emerging from their cocoon today at 10 am PDT or 10:30 pm IST.