Once you've decided to take out a mortgage, think about the different methods of paying interest on the loan.
Borrowers who choose a variable rate mortgage pay the lender's standard variable rate (SVR) of interest. Opt for a lower interest rate package offered as a special deal by your lender and the payments usually revert to the SVR once the agreed period is over.
The SVR is normally between two and three percent above the base rate set by the Bank of England. Lenders can raise or reduce the SVR in line with any changes in the base rate.
It is usually possible to pay a lower rate of interest by opting for a special deal.
With standard mortgages, most banks and building societies calculate your interest payments on an annual basis. At the end of each year, your mortgage balance is assessed and used to set the interest payments. This method takes no account of the fact that over the next 12 months you might reduce the amount you owe.
Daily or monthly interest mortgages calculate the interest chargeable more frequently, so you pay less interest and can reduce your mortgage balance more quickly. This reduces the amount of interest payable over the life of the loan still further.
Most lenders have special products that work on this basis, but this is the exception rather than the rule, so check in advance.
There are a wide variety of options around, all you need to do is decide which one suits you best. Although some deals are exclusive to first-time buyers, many lenders will offer special deals to those looking to remortgage (that is, move their mortgage to a new lender without moving house) or those moving home.
Many lenders offer customers who come to the end of existing special offers the opportunity to take advantage of a new offer.
Fixed rate mortgages are suitable for those who prefer to know exactly what their monthly outgoings will be. These types of mortgage allow a set rate of interest at a certain percentage for an agreed period.
Generally speaking, the most attractive rates are offered for short-term fixed rate loans and the less attractive rates are for longer-term fixed rate loans.
Remember, if interest rates fall, you may miss out on a cut in your monthly payments.
If you decide to repay your mortgage during the fixed rate period you will have to pay an early redemption penalty.
At the end of the fixed rate period your mortgage will normally revert to the SVR unless you approach your lender for another special deal or decide to re-mortgage elsewhere.
Tip: Watch out for expensive early redemption penalties. You usually have to pay penalties if you pay off the loan during the fixed period, but some loans have penalties that extend for several years beyond.
These give borrowers a discount off the lender's standard variable rate (SVR) for a set period. The rate you pay moves up or down in line with any changes to the SVR. When the discounted period ends, you normally revert to paying the SVR.
This type of loan is cheaper in the beginning and allows you to take advantage of any interest rate cuts. But if interest rates rise, your monthly payments go up.
Discounted mortgages usually have early redemption penalty charges during the discounted period and these may extend beyond the discounted period if the loan is particularly cheap.
A typical discount is usually around two per cent below the lender's SVR.
Tip: Don't just choose the cheapest mortgage rate available; look closely at the period of the discounted rate, redemption charges, lock-in periods and other hidden costs.
These combine the best features of fixed and discounted mortgages. The top rate you pay is fixed or 'capped' at a certain level for a set period.
If interest rates fall during that time, your monthly payments should fall in line with any changes to the lender's SVR. This makes capped mortgages suitable for someone on a limited budget, enabling them to benefit from interest rate falls but protecting them from any rises.
However, like fixed and discounted mortgages, their terms also usually include charges for early repayment, often called early redemption charges (ERCs).
Tip: If you are a first-time buyer, or your income is likely to fluctuate, the stability offered by a capped rate can be attractive if interest rates rise in future.
Great for first-time buyers, those on a tight budget, or those who have taken out a loan to use as a deposit for the mortgage.
Once the deal is done, your lender will reimburse a certain proportion of your mortgage loan. This could be as much as a couple of thousand pounds, depending on the lender and the size of the mortgage.
Cashbacks were previously available only on variable rate mortgages but can now also be taken out in conjunction with any of the other special deals. The downside is that, by taking the cashback, the rate of interest you pay is likely to be less attractive than a non-cashback loan.
If you repay part of the loan or redeem it in full during an initial period, you may well be asked to pay back some or all of the cashback payment.
The Tracker mortgage normally follows movements in the base rate set by the Bank of England. The interest rate is set at a constant level above or below the base rate, rising and falling in line with any changes during the tracking period.
This means that if the base rate falls, the amount you pay falls. Likewise, if the base rate goes up, so will your payments.
Tracker mortgages tend to be for a fixed period, say five years, after which you usually transfer to a new tracker rate, or to a different type of rate altogether.
Tip: Tracker loans often have no early redemption charges if you pay the mortgage off early.
These are a new wave of mortgages specially designed to accommodate the changes taking place in our working environment and lifestyles.
Some mortgages allow you to take payment 'holidays' where you can choose not to make monthly payments for up to six months. This is particularly useful for couples starting a family, or people taking time out to study.
You will have to agree payment holidays with your lender and taking time off could either increase your repayments later on or prolong your loan period.
Some companies allow you to pay off lump sums against your mortgage without charge. This facility is particularly useful for the self-employed and contractors whose incomes may fluctuate.
Tip: If you plan to pay off some (or all) of your loan quickly, choose a flexible mortgage that allows you to overpay without a redemption charge.
Several companies offer an extremely flexible mortgage that is linked to a current account. Your mortgage account and your bank account are merged into one and you are issued with a cheque book and cash card just as you would with an ordinary current account.
You pay your salary into the account and a proportion is automatically used to meet your monthly mortgage repayment. You can pay as much off your mortgage as and when you like, according to monthly minimums.
At any time you can borrow back some or all of the money you have managed to overpay. These mortgages are ideal for those paid regular bonuses who can reduce the mortgage balance quickly.
Tip: Make a list of all your monthly outgoings and make sure you borrow what you can afford rather than what the lender will give you.
The downside of all discounted, fixed rate and cash-back mortgage deals is that lenders need to recoup some of the costs incurred in attracting customers.
Most lenders add an early redemption charge.
If you borrow under a special deal and redeem the mortgage in full or in part during the initial period, you pay a charge based on a percentage of the amount you repay.
If you plan to redeem your mortgage in its early days, you should check to see what early redemption charges (ERCs) apply.
Some lenders apply the ERC after the initial special deal has finished. For example, you may have a fixed rate deal that reverts to the SVR after three years. You will then be required to remain on the SVR for a specified period of time before you are allowed to redeem your mortgage, or even move to a more competitive rate.
Tip: Make sure you can afford your mortgage payments after any special deal has come to an end.
A mortgage indemnity guarantee (MIG), also known as a High Percentage Loan Fee, is normally charged to borrowers putting down deposits of 25 per cent or less on their homes. These insurance premiums (which often cost thousands) ensure that if the property is repossessed by the lender and sold for less than the mortgage balance outstanding, the lender can claim any loss against the policy.
Although the borrower pays the premium, the policy doesn't protect the borrower personally. The insurance company can pursue you for any losses it incurs.
Fewer lenders now charge MIG premiums given the buoyant property market, generally more responsible lending practices and the wider take-up of mortgage payment protection insurance. Make sure you check this with the lender.
Many lenders offering cheaper mortgage deals make it a condition that you purchase their own buildings and contents insurance. Often they do offer good quality cover, however, the price can be higher than a policy bought from another company.
Check the cost of the loan without the lender's cover and compare this with a home insurance policy bought from another provider before entering any deal.
While Accident, Sickness and Unemployment (ASU) cover can provide valuable peace of mind and pay your mortgage if you are unable to work, it can be expensive if bought direct from the lender. Shop around as costs and quality of cover can vary.
Your lender will want to make sure that the property you want to buy is at the very least worth the money you are borrowing. A Valuation for Mortgage Purposes (VMP) will be required.
The valuation is purely for the lender's benefit and even though they may give you a copy, it is unlikely to tell you a great deal about the property. These valuations normally cost only a few hundred pounds and many lenders offer to refund this upon completion.
Depending upon the age and condition of the property, it often makes sense to opt for a more detailed homebuyer's report, or even a full structural survey.
The homebuyer's report will include the lender's valuation and provide a fairly detailed overview of the condition of the property. Though this is not a structural survey, it will help to make you aware of any potential problems you may inherit from the previous owner and can be a useful bargaining tool.
A full structural survey is the most expensive report you can have done and the fee will normally depend on the individual property. If you are concerned about the structural integrity of the property, or it is situated in an area with a history of subsidence problems, a structural survey can help you avoid potentially huge bills later on.
If you wish to take advantage of a special mortgage deal you may be required to pay a one-off booking fee to secure your entitlement to the funds. Normally you are required to finalise your mortgage transaction by a certain date. Be sure to check all the terms and conditions applicable to the booking rate before you pay.
The repayment mortgage (capital and interest) - With a repayment mortgage, your payment is split into two parts every month: one to pay off the interest and the other to pay off some of the loan.
This is the only method that ensures your mortgage is paid off by the end of its term.
The interest-only mortgage - As its name suggests, you simply pay off the interest on your mortgage ach month, and none of the loan is repaid. You take out investments to build up the capital to pay off the loan at the end of the term. These can be riskier than repayment mortgages but you will pay less money directly to the lender each month. This is because you only pay the interest on the loan. The original sum borrowed doesn't have to be paid off until the end of the mortgage term.
Consequently, in conjunction with your mortgage, you will need to take out some form of savings plan into which you save enough money to repay your mortgage by the end of the loan period.
Of course, if you have another method of generating the capital required to pay off the loan at the end of the term, you may not need to set up a savings fund. Talk to your lender. If in doubt, you should set up a suitable investment plan to build up funds to repay the loan.
Tip: You should only opt for an interest-only mortgage plus an equity-based saving scheme if you can tolerate an element of risk. If the thought of losing some of the money you are investing, worries you, stick to a repayment mortgage.
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) are the newest form of tax-free saving and investment and were introduced in 1999 to replace Personal Equity Plans (PEPs).
They can be used as mortgage repayment savings plans. Although they don't have life insurance automatically built into them like endowments, they can work out cheaper and generally give you a wider choice of investments.
ISAs invest most of your money into stocks and shares, which means they can grow very quickly if the stock market performs well and could enable you to pay off your mortgage early.
On the other hand, if there's a stock market slump, there's a risk that you may not be able to pay off your loan at the end of its term.
With ISAs you can raise or reduce your monthly payments (subject to contract limits), put in lump sums, or even stop contributions altogether. Of course, reducing or stopping your contributions could mean that you fail to save enough to pay off your mortgage loan, so you need to manage your ISA properly.
Another option is to link your mortgage savings to your pension. Pensions are one of the most tax-efficient ways of saving.
Not only do your contributions qualify for tax relief, but your investment is also allowed to grow almost entirely free of tax. Once you retire, you are allowed to take part of your pension as a tax-free lump sum. This can be used to repay your mortgage.
However, this option may only be suitable if you are able to pay enough money into your pension - to cover both your future income needs as well as your mortgage needs.
Another thing to remember is that pensions can be inflexible - you won't be able to take your money out until you retire. With most personal pensions, this isn't until you reach the age of 50, while some company pensions don't let you take money out until you're older.
Tip: Pension payment plans may be an attractive option for higher rate taxpayers, who get 40 percent tax relief.
Endowments are specifically designed for mortgage repayment, so they do make the process simple.
You pay a monthly premium into an endowment insurance policy, most of which goes into an investment-linked savings plan, while the rest is used to buy life assurance cover to pay off your mortgage should anything happen to you. At the end of the mortgage term the endowment policy matures and the proceeds are used to pay off your loan.
The endowment company will work out how much you should pay each month to build up a big enough sum to cover your mortgage. This is based upon your age, the mortgage term, the amount you are seeking to save and, perhaps most important, an assumed rate of growth.
Most companies offer either with-profits or unit-linked endowments.
Once your mortgage is lined up and you have chosen how to repay, there is still more to consider.
Also known as mortgage premium protection insurance, Accident, Sickness and Unemployment (ASU) cover pays your monthly loan repayments if you fall ill, have an accident or are made redundant.
You can choose to take cover against the risk of unemployment only, or accident and sickness only. Cover is generally limited to one or two years and can be expensive.
The self-employed or those with limited sickness benefits from their employer should consider more substantial protection in the form of income replacement insurance (IRI) policies, which generally provide more substantial benefits over a longer term.
Your family, your health and your home are probably the most important things in your life, so you'll want to take steps to protect them and make sure they are adequately covered in case anything goes wrong.
The idea is that you or your family can continue to meet the monthly bills and other financial commitments if there is no longer a regular income.
If you are using an endowment to repay your mortgage, the policy will automatically include life cover.
It makes a lot of sense to ensure that you and your partner both take out life assurance, particularly if the mortgage is in joint names.
Critical illness cover pays you a one-off lump sum if you are diagnosed as having a particularly serious illness. Each company will provide a list of applicable illnesses and will usually include heart-attack as well as permanent and total disability.
Unlike life assurance, critical illness cover provides a cash lump sum for policy holders to benefit from while they live.
If you become seriously ill or disabled and cannot work, critical illness cover could repay your mortgage.
Critical illness cover does not have to be expensive if you arrange it at the same time you arrange your mortgage. Make sure you compare the range of illnesses and conditions covered in the policy before you sign up for it.
Not commonly understood or even discussed, but a must if you are taking out any endowment, life assurance or pension contract, if it is available - especially where a mortgage is involved.
Waiver of premium insurance protects your policy premium. If you are unable to pay your premiums due to an illness or injury that prevents you from working for a while, the insurer will waive your premiums and pay them on your behalf.
The cost of this extra benefit is generally low and is added on to your overall premium.


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Romani kris - Cigánytörvény é um filme de drama húngaro de 1997 dirigido e escrito por Bence Gyöngyössy e András Nagy. Foi selecionado como representante da Hungria à edição do Oscar 1998, organizada pela Academia de Artes e Ciências Cinematográficas.

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 Đoko Rosić - Lovér
 Mihály Szabados - Tamáska
 Silvia Pincu - Ilka
 Diliana Dimitrova - Kukunda
 Violetta Koleva - Sarolta
 János Derzsi - János
 Sami Osman - Joszo
 Umer Dzemailji - Rostás
 Piroska Molnár - Máli

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The American Management Association International is a world leader in talent development, advancing the skills of individuals to drive business success. If you are an aspiring - or current manager and leader this Podcast is for you. Our topic: A new book published by the AMA and edited by Mr. Reilly titled AMA Business Boot Camp -- Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through your Career. TotalPicture Radio's producer/host Peter Clayton had the opportunity to work with Ed and the AMA several years ago on a series of leadership webinairs. We are delighted to have him back on TPR.
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L'initiative populaire  « Garantie du pouvoir d'achat et du plein emploi », dite initiative « pour la monnaie franche » est une initiative populaire suisse, rejetée par le peuple et les cantons le .

Contenu
L'initiative propose de modifier l'article 39 de la Constitution fédérale pour remplacer l'étalon-or par le coût de la vie pour fixer la parité du franc suisse.

Le texte complet de l'initiative peut être consulté sur le site de la Chancellerie fédérale.

Déroulement

Contexte historique
Les principes de monnaie franche développés dans la première moitié du  par l'économiste Silvio Gesell, connaissent entre les deux guerres une transposition dans le monde physique avec la création, en 1934 de la banque WIR qui met en place une unité de compte pour les échanges appelée « avoir WIR » et indexée sur le franc suisse. Les partisans de cette théorie monétaire, regroupés au sein du Parti libéral-socialiste, présentent ensuite un projet de loi sur la monnaie en 1948 qui met en place un système de rappel à brève échéance des billets de banque accompagné d'une taxe pouvant aller jusqu'à 10 % de la valeur nominale. Malgré le refus du Parlement d'entrer en matière, le parti continue dans sa voie en lançant cette initiative qui désire remplacer l'or comme unité de parité monétaire par un kilogramme virtuel formé par l'ensemble des marchandises disponibles.

Récolte des signatures et dépôt de l'initiative
La récolte des  nécessaires a débuté le . L'initiative a été déposée le  septembre de la même année à la chancellerie fédérale qui l'a déclarée valide le .

Discussions et recommandations des autorités
Le parlement et le Conseil fédéral recommandent le rejet de cette initiative. Dans son rapport aux chambres fédérales, le gouvernement relève que les prix ne relève pas principalement du volume monétaire disponible et que, de toute manières, ce volume ne peut être déterminé par une banque nationale ; il juge ainsi impossible de stabiliser les prix en utilisant le principe de la monnaie franche. De plus, et contrairement à ce qu'affirme l'initiative, un niveau stable des prix ne pourrait garantir le plein emploi.

Cependant, le Conseil fédéral profite de cette initiative pour lui opposer, sous forme de contre-projet, une modification de deux alinéas et l'ajout d'un nouvel à l'article 39 de la Constitution. Cette modification ajoute aux tâches déjà attribuées à la banque nationale (de servir
en Suisse de régulateur du marché de l'argent et de faciliter les opérations de paiement) celle de pratiquer une politique de crédit et une politique monétaire servant les intérêts généraux du pays ; elle précise également que .

Votation
Soumise à la votation le , l'initiative est refusée par la totalité des 19 6/2 cantons et par 87,6 % des suffrages exprimés. Le tableau ci-dessous détaille les résultats par cantons :

Le contre-projet du gouvernement est, quant à lui, approuvé par la totalité de 19 6/2 cantons et 70,0 % des suffrages exprimés. Le tableau ci-dessous détaille les résultats par cantons pour ce contre-projet :

Effet
Selon Jean-Daniel Delley cette initiative fait partie de la catégorie – peu remplie – des initiatives . Cependant, grâce à l'acceptation du contre-projet, le gouvernement fédéral a pu redéfinir le rôle de la Banque nationale en lui autorisant à mener une politique de crédit.

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Initiative populaire fédérale
Initiative populaire fédérale avec contre-projet direct
Initiative populaire fédérale concernant la consommation
Initiative populaire fédérale des années 1950
Initiative populaire « Garantie du pouvoir d'achat et du plein emploi »
Initiative populaire « Garantie du pouvoir d'achat et du plein emploi »
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Avril 1951


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Thomas Archer Hirst, född den 22 april 1830 i Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, död den 16 februari 1892 i London, var en engelsk matematiker.

År 1865 blev Hirst professor i fysik vid University College London och 1867 efterträdde han Augustus de Morgan på lärostolen i matematik där. År 1873 blev han Director of Studies vid Royal Naval College i Greenwich. Hirst studerade matematik vid olika europeiska universitet och efterlämnade en rad dagböcker från sina utlandsvistelser (publicerade av J. Helen Gardner och Robin J. Wilson i American Mathematical Monthly 1993). Hirst var ledamot av Royal Society, British Association for the Advancement of Science och London Mathematical Society. År 1883 tilldelades han Royal Medal.

Bibliografi
 Ueber conjugirte Diameter im dreiaxigen Ellipsoid. Inaugural-Dissertation, welche mit Genehmigung der philosophischen Facultät zu Marburg zur Erlangung der Doctorwürde einreicht Thomas Archer Hirst aus England (dissertation 1852)

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By Joseph Czikk Canadian Startup News, Feature April 2, 2014
LoveCourts iOS App Might Be a Tennis Player's Best Friend
We haven't seen too many tennis-specific apps coming out of Canadian startups, so it was fun to chat with LoveCourts cofounders Alan Fong and Mario Filipas.
The guys said that LoveCourts is a "next generation online and mobile platform that fundamentally enhances and improves the tennis experience for tennis players, coaches and clubs alike. It allows tennis players at all levels to 'manage their tennis life' by enabling them to play more, have higher quality games and track the progress of themselves and their friends.
They've already mapped out every tennis court and facility in North America (over 200,000) on the app, but LoveCourts is currently only focusing on the 300-400 courts in the greater Toronto area.
The app released in the App Store just three weeks ago and already the cofounders have partnered up with several Toronto-based tennis clubs and online tennis goods retailers.
"We were thinking 'how could we engage tennis players more?'" said Filipas. "With tennis players, you look at the pros, you watch them on tv and you see them play tournaments non-stop, they have these rankings, they have all these great partners to play with and they see their statistics and their head-to-head matchups , so how can the every day tennis players get a taste of the pros?"
With LoveCourts, the app provides the amateur (or pro) tennis player the ability to enable match coordination with a few taps, it records match statistics, it tracks all match results for every tennis facility in North America and it will even run a year-round tournament at every tennis facility. "I can just go look up the court and see everyone that's played there, all their match statistics and who's the leader there, who's the best players there, and if I want to filter by different categories I can," said Fong.
The guys are particularly proud of the match coordination feature, one which other websites or apps haven't been able to offer a great solution. It allows players of equal caliber to challenge each other within the app, where the other player will receive a notification on their phone with the challenge.
The app also allows users to find local tennis courts and it incentivizes players to play and achieve more via goals and achievement badges.
Fong and Filipas met years ago while students at the University of Waterloo. Since then they've launched several startups and websites and now each work full-time in IT positions. Their most prominent venture is a photography community called MyFourThirds, the internet's largest Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds photo community. They've had ongoing conversations and sponsorships help from a few of the leading camera brands, who might actually acquire the site soon.
Really though, the pair are tennis nuts and their desire to build this app came from a love of tennis. And even a little bit of competition. "We still don't know who's better or what our stats are and who's actually done better," said Fong. "How come we cant have those pro stats as well? That's what Love Courts brings to the amateur player."
It's one thing to work hard on an app and get it to launch, but its another to have people actually keep the app on their phones and use it everyday. It was cool to hear the guys emphasize that they don't want want it to be "one of those install and delete apps."
"We want to be really careful because a lot of apps like this, the first user experience is really important," said Fong. "That's why we're cognizant of watching the people register and then tracing back the analytics to see how they use the app and even reaching out to them to get their feedback as well."
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SRN: Integrated Urban Infrastructure Solutions for Environmentally Sustainable, Healthy and Livable Cities
Joshua P. Newell
Alec Foster
Sara A. Meerow
Adam Reichenberger
Several hundred cities in the US and abroad, including 40 of the world's most populous cities (the C40 cities) have announced goals that include environmental sustainability, health, climate-resiliency and livability. Engineered infrastructures - defined broadly to include the seven key sectors that provide water, energy, food, sanitation/waste management, transportation (connectivity and access) and public spaces to more than half the world's people living in cities today - are essential in achieving these multi-faceted societal goals. Increasingly, cities are exploring the proposition that movement from large centralized systems toward local or distributed infrastructure, combined with changes in user-behavior and corresponding changes in institutions and policy in all the above sectors - is a critical pathway in achieving the triple goals of environment, health and livability (EHL goals). However, this proposition has never been verified on the ground due to three key gaps in the science of developing EHL focused cities, namely: (i) lack of standard metrics for monitoring EHL urban outcomes; (ii) lack of understanding of the role of social actors - across multiple scales from the household to city/ regional government - in the adoption and stewardship of distributed infrastructure solutions, and (iii) lack of dynamic urban models that can represent the EHL outcomes associated with distributed infrastructure systems and explore city futures. This SRN will bring together a network of universities, cities and industry partners who, jointly, will co-develop the science of sustainability, practical knowledge and policy innovations that will enable urban infrastructure transformation toward environmentally-sustainable, healthy and livable (EHL) cities.
Three primary research thrusts will support this transformation of urban infrastructure. Theme 1 of the SRN will develop the science of integrated measurement of environmental sustainability, health and livability (EHL), capturing linkages, synergies and trade-offs, considering human-environment interactions with all the seven infrastructure sectors together. Theme 2 of the SRN will develop new principles for designing integrated social-infrastructural solutions, with engineering and social science fully assimilated across home-, neighborhood- and city-regional scales, drawing upon innovative field experiments underway in the SRN cities (7 U.S. and 4 Asian) linked with test beds in SRN research labs. Finally, Theme 3 will operationalize the new knowledge created in Themes 1 and 2, to describe the dynamic interactions between natural systems, urban design, infrastructures and people in a democratized simulation environment, which expands upon a platform used by cities across the globe to allow multiple stakeholders to explore city futures with distributed infrastructure scenarios based. The SRN will focus on linking research and education with concrete actions in SRN partner cities. By closely working with community, government and industry collaborators, the SRN will operationalize the Network's findings well beyond a research setting, enabling real-world impact. The SRN's focus on the role of distributed infrastructure in urban sustainability and the large data base the SRN will develop as part of the Theme 2 will pave the way for future research endeavors in urban sustainability. Among the SRN's outreach, training and education foci are: (i) training of Public Officials on design and implementation of coupled social-infrastructural solution through collaborations with our partner cities, and nationally- the National League of Cities, City Managers Association; (ii) a Summer REU program that engages Native Indian Students from a network of 6 Tribal Colleges - from the undergraduate level to graduate degrees, and (iii) an innovative interdisciplinary summer school on Integrated Infrastructure Solutions for Sustainable, Healthy and Livable Cities- for students at all 9 SRN Universities, connecting environmental sciences, infrastructure engineering, urban planning, social sciences, public affairs, and public health.
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Q: Google Actions - Access to Calendar API with access token fails I followed the instructions in this great post, to setup account linking between my app's server and google actions.
In the auth process, I requested "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar" scope permission.
I managed to get the auth token on my server by calling
app.getUser().accessToken

But when I make a request to googleapi calendar, using this piece of code:
const google = require('googleapis');
var calendar = google.calendar('v3');

var eventData = {
    auth: myAuthToken,
    calendarId: 'primary',
    resource: {
        'summary': 'My Event',
        'description': 'Event desc',
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            'dateTime': '2017-06-11',
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        'transparency': 'transparent',
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        'colorId': 'blue'
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calendar.events.insert(eventData,
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I get is this error:
{ Error: Login Required
    at Request._callback (\node_modules\google-auth-library\lib\transporters.js:85:15)
    at Request.self.callback (\node_modules\request\request.js:188:22)
    at emitTwo (events.js:106:13)
    at Request.emit (events.js:191:7)
    at Request.<anonymous> (\node_modules\request\request.js:1171:10)
    at emitOne (events.js:96:13)
    at Request.emit (events.js:188:7)
    at IncomingMessage.<anonymous> (\node_modules\request\request.js:1091:12)
    at IncomingMessage.g (events.js:291:16)
    at emitNone (events.js:91:20)
  code: 401,
  errors:
   [ { domain: 'global',
       reason: 'required',
       message: 'Login Required',
       locationType: 'header',
       location: 'Authorization' } ] }

Is there any additional authentication steps I should follow?

A: I think the issue is that the structure of what you're using as the auth parameter isn't correct. You're passing it a string token, while it should be an OAuth2 object. See https://github.com/google/google-api-nodejs-client#making-authenticated-requests for details, but in short you will need to:

*

*Create an OAuth2 object

var OAuth2 = google.auth.OAuth2;
var oauth2Client = new OAuth2(
  YOUR_CLIENT_ID,
  YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET,
  YOUR_REDIRECT_URL
);

*Set the credentials (the access token).

oauth2Client.setCredentials({
  access_token: 'ACCESS TOKEN HERE'
});

*Use this oauth2Client object in the auth parameter in your event data / call.

var eventData = {
    auth: oauth2Client,
    ...
};

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Middletown Township Land Conservancy
Dates to Note
History of the MTLC
The Middletown Township Land Conservancy (MTLC) was formed in 1981 when a group of neighbors joined together to preserve from development the 36 acre Indian Orchard Girl Scout property which was being offered for sale. This natural area was one of the few available, undeveloped large tracts of land in a sea of houses and included 100 to 200 year old trees, three streams that are part of the Chester Creek watershed and a rich habitat for small animals and numerous migratory and nesting birds.
Herman and Edith Cope, who owned the adjacent farm, purchased the property in 1919. In 1932 the Girl Scouts were invited to use this wooded park for their camping area and, subsequently, purchased the property from the Swan family in 1952. Fred Swan married Sarah Cope in 1936 and they moved to the farm in 1972 when they retired. The Swan's daughter, Nancy Bernhardt, and her family, the current owners of the farm, moved to the property in 1973. And so it was in 1981, that the Swans and Bernhardts and one of those concerned neighbors, Lou Fournier of Cricket Lane, became the prime movers in an effort to persuade the Township to purchase the former Girl Scout camp for a passive recreation park. The Township was awarded a grant of $75,000 from the Federal government, while a fund raising drive was begun by the newly incorporated Middletown Township Land Conservancy to supplement the Township funds necessary to reach the approximate $225,000 purchase price. Indian Orchard Park was officially dedicated by Township officials on September 21, 1985.
The seed was planted.
In 1987 a special binding referendum, Project 300 (which celebrated Middletown Township's 300th anniversary of incorporation) won overwhelming approval from the voters and opened the way for the Township to acquire over three hundred acres of farmland owned by the Linvill and Darlington families. MTLC played a major role in changing attitudes about open space preservation in the Township.
Also in 1987, MTLC became one of the holders of a perpetual easement for conservation purposes on a 34.7 acre parcel of land adjoining the Rocky Run Creek in the Township. Originally owned by Wawa, Inc., the parcel was part of a subdivision agreement with the Township. As a holder of the conservation easement, MTLC has a duty to enforce the conservation restrictions that have been placed on the property and of ensuring that the property remains in its natural state.
In 1995 David Lansdale, a charter member of MTLC, conveyed 4.7 acres of his land adjoining Indian Orchards Park to the Township. The walking trails of the park were extended through this additional acreage which became known as Lansdale's Glen.
In 1994 MTLC became aware that Elwyn Institute, Inc. was planning to develop a portion of their property know as Mineral Hill, which had long been recognized by land conservationists, mineral collectors, biologists and watershed advocates for its unique attributes. MTLC, the Chester-Ridley-Crum Watersheds Association, Upper Providence for Open Space and the Delaware County Safe Drinking Water Coalition organized to prevent the destruction of this sensitive watershed area adjacent to the Ridley Creek. The expertise of Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future, Schmid Associates and Cahill Associates was obtained—financed by local residents. This resulted in the creation of a conservation analysis in 2006, which delineated the most sensitive areas of the property. In 2010 46.2 acres of the Mineral Hill property were purchased for $650,000 from Elwyn, Inc. with funding from a grant obtained by Natural Lands Trust through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and funds from the citizens of Middletown Township.
© 2019 Middletown Township Land Conservancy | P.O. Box 4103 Elwyn, PA 19063 | mtlc.delco@gmail.com
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In the past week I have received quite a few emails from individuals asking about the Ebola virus and if it is affecting Arise Africa. We currently (Thank the Lord) are nowhere near the Ebola outbreak. In fact, from what I have heard it isn't being discussed much in Zambia mainly because most people don't know it is going on in Western Africa due to no news and lack of communication.
Our staff however does and Arise Africa is watching the outbreak very very closely.
Although we currently are not in harms way it hurts us so much to see this outbreak happening. And it is scary enough even as far away as it is! It hits close to home for us in that the community of Americans serving in Africa is close knit and we know and have ties to both US aid workers who have contracted the disease while working to help stop the spreading. You can read more about them here.
We ask you to join us in praying very hard for this disease to be stopped and controlled. Pray for the countries in direct warfare with Ebola right now. Pray hard for there to be supplies and clinics to not be overwhelmed. Pray for the people of that country to become educated as fast as possible in understanding how this is spread and the precautions that need to take place. Pray for Dr. Brantley and Nancy Writebol to recover and for their families right now during this difficult time. Pray for the aid organizations who are trying to evacuate their missionaries and aid workers before they are affected. (Samaratians Purse, Serving In Mission, etc...) Pray for those who have Ebola and are in isolation that they feel comfort from the Lord.
We will continue to monitor Ebola in West Africa and try to be as ready as possible if it were to spread towards Zambia.
I can't imagine if this were happening in Zambia right now what we would be doing. I know we would be in trouble and I ask you to pray for all the aid organizations and people who are trying to help in these affected countries. They need our prayers right now!


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NWLA wildlife rescue loses bird enclosure in storm, community donations needed
by: Alexandra Meachum
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Sunday night's snowstorm caused a Northwest Louisiana wildlife rescue organization to lose an important space needed for animals.
The non-profit Wildlife Education Rehabilitation of Louisiana, WELRA, rescues injured wildlife in northwest Louisiana and rehabilitates them to be released back into the wild. During the snowstorm, they lost their bird enclosure. The hawks living inside were not hurt. However, the weight of the snow caused their home to completely collapse.
"Well the top is completely damaged and it's going to have to be replaced. Our builder is going to be assessing damage to the sides and poles that could cause problems when we replace the roof. The door was also completely off," said Dr. Gia Morgan, WERLA veterinarian and president.
The hawks had to be moved to a separate, smaller pen in the meantime. It's not big enough for their long-term care. Most birds WERLA rescues have wing injuries. Dr. Morgan said the enclosure that was damaged is a part of their rehab process to test flight capabilities.
"We can monitor their flight. Are they going back and forth, are they turning, are they landing properly? Also, if they're landing on their perches after they feed, it's important to see if they can go back to hunting."
It takes a special netting to house hawks and owls, plus labor and equipment, so they expect the repairs to cost several thousand dollars. They're asking for community donations to rebuild.
"There's not many places that do rehabilitation. It's such an important thing to do. For animals, we kind of get into their space and this is a way to give back to them," said WERLA Vice President Christy Chapman.
Chapman said the coronavirus pandemic affected their donation supply with public events having to cancel.
At the same time, they received more calls from the public to rescue wildlife because the hurricanes that also hit displaced many animals from their habitats.
"This past year we took in 1,100 animals and there were 350 that were birds," Chapman said.
You can help by donating online and on their Facebook page.
by Sydney Simone / Jan 18, 2021
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) - The Greater Texarkana Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) found a different way to celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"They worked too hard to get this thing classified as a federal holiday," said Texarkana NAACP President Robert Jones. "And as I tell folks, we need to make sure we do something on this day. Otherwise, it will go past and nobody will ever know it."


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Allchurches Trust announces £1m of funding for church-based social projects
24 May 2019 News
A total of £1m of funding is to be allocated to Christian organisations by grant-maker, Allchurches Trust.
Grants of up to £25,000 will be awarded to churches running "innovative, impactful projects" and "major social initiatives". The trust hopes that the grants will encourage religion among youth and improve church infrastructure.
It comes after the trust polled 800 churches to gain an insight into the issues they face.
Sir Philip Mawer, chairman of Allchurches Trust, said: "It's inspiring to read that 96 per cent of the churches we asked said they would love to run more activities for children and young people if they had all of the right resources and skills, but it is important not to under-estimate the scale of the challenge.
"While our survey uncovered some truly inspiring examples of churches running innovative projects that are addressing a very real need in their communities, it's clear that many are struggling to run activities at all or are offering support that they feel lacks relevance or is unattractive to local families. Many are hampered by buildings that are not fit for purpose and outdated equipment.
"We hope to help overcome some of these practical problems through our new grants programme. We also aim to share shining examples of projects making a difference and encouraging church growth, so that more churches and Christian organisations feel inspired and confident to help young people in their communities reach their potential, spiritually and in other ways."
Applicants can present project pitches to the trust and grants will fund between 10 per cent and 80 per cent of the costs.
Later this year Civil Society Media will host a new event, Faith Charities Forum. Find out more and register your interest on the event page.
Marathon trust makes £5m grant funding available for charities in London
30 Oct 2018 News
Meet the Funder: Allchurches Trust
Grants and relationships director James Laing talks through the Christian funder's expanded grants programme.
Church charities lose £16m of small donations funding to HMRC rules
Church charities have missed out on £16m of funding under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme – more than twice as much as the scheme has actually paid out – because the rules have been applied too strictly, the Charity Finance Group annual conference heard yesterday.
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Home Renting and Buying Condo Vs Apartment: The difference between both of them
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Condo Vs Apartment: The difference between both of them
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Condo Vs Apartment
Many people are not aware of the difference between a condo and an apartment. Often, people call a condo an apartment and a large number of potential property buyers are confused and are not aware of the differences between the two types of homes. So it is natural for property buyers to ask questions about them. Condo Vs apartment, what is the difference between the two types of homes. As you read on you will have a clear understanding about these two forms of homes in Bangkok. Once the confusion about these two terms is cleared it will become much easier for potential buyers to go ahead and rent or book one of these for themselves as an investment opportunity. Both these terms are used very often by people and have often confused potential buyers.
Condo Vs Apartment the difference
Both condominium and apartment look similar, but the feature that makes them different is the way law treats them. The size, architecture, aesthetics, location are all similar in both these types of homes and developers also do not build them as if they are creating a particular type of home.
What law says about Condo?
A condominium is a unit in a high-rise complex where the owners of the units have complete right over their units. The condo owners also have an equivalent share in the common areas of the complex. The condo owners also have a share in the facilities provided in the condo complex, which includes the elevators, fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, spa and many other such amenities in the complex. Since the owner of a condo has full ownership of his unit in a condominium setup he can do any changes within his unit as and when required. A condo owner has to contribute towards the maintenance expenses of the area. In a condominium setup a group of condo owners will form a home owners association and will be the sole in charge of enforcing the building rules and regulations. They are also in charge of collecting the maintenance fees annually. The owners in the condominium can participate in member meetings and contribute towards the betterment of the condominium. Valuable inputs regarding improving the maintenance, repairs, garbage collection and matters that are affecting the members of the complex can be given by the owners in member meetings. Participation of condo owners is encouraged in a condominium setup. Basically the person who owns the unit has some share in the building because nobody owns the whole building. Condominium according to the Latin word means together ownership, which sums up the whole purpose of a condo.
Condo owners can put their unit on rent provided they are not subject to any particular clause mentioned in the condominium rules that are enforced in the complex. The laws in Thailand allow ownership of 49 percent condos in a complex for foreigners. This is one of the prime reasons why you will find large number of foreigners flocking to the developer's office to book a condo on the launch date itself. Condominiums are often brought by investors to gain from the growing real estate market. They invest in condos to gain some income from their investment. Thirty percent of the condominiums in Bangkok are set for rent while many others are bought by the owner as an investment or to increase their equity and also use the units for them.
What does an Apartment mean?
Apartments are like hotels as they are generally owned by an individual or a holding company who rents out each individual unit to different people for a different time. It is a block of individual units or apartments that are owned by a family, individual or a company. Apartment on the other hand is a unit like a condo in a high rise building that is rented on a monthly rate or owned for a fixed time. The apartment structure doesn't have a home owners association and all the amenities that are usually found in a condominium. This also means there is no common ownership in an apartment setup. Apartments are good for those people who want to reside in the city for a short time period or are on a visit on a short time. High end apartments are usually given on rent for a minimum of six months and are a preferred choice of expatriates in Bangkok.
People like staying in both these forms of houses because of the safety feature. Prices of both these types of homes are similar and there is no great difference between the two. The price of a condo or rent in an apartment depends on the location, style, interior design, amenities, age of the building, furniture, size of the unit and the bedroom numbers. For foreigners the Thai law permits the buying of a condo outright, which makes it their preferred choice of investment. The utility bills in a condo come to you and you pay according to the usage while in an apartment there is a minimum charge and surcharge for water and electricity. For a condo there is a maintenance fee for building maintenance, which has to be paid other than the rent. On the other hand, maintenance and service charges are added in the rent in an apartment and you don't have to pay separately. Apartments have an in-house maintenance team that will look after all the repairs or any service within your apartment. The same goes for a condo, but the quality of service and the maintenance person in this setup will depend on the efficiency of the condo owners and their association. A good efficient guy can get your repairs done in a day.
Most of us have heard the terms condominium and apartments and must have thought both of them to be same. Actually even many property sellers in Bangkok will not differentiate between both. Only when you ask if there is a home owners association in the building and you are interested in knowing, only then you will know whether it is a condominium or an apartment.
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JERUSALEM — Israeli police say prayers by a Jewish women's group at a key Jerusalem holy site have ended without incident, in contrast to last month's scuffles with ultra-Orthodox protesters.
Last month's prayers by the Women of the Wall at the Western Wall were marred by violence as thousands of protesters tried to stop the women from praying with prayer shawls and other religious garb that ultra-Orthodox tradition holds are strictly for men.
The protesters were angry that the women wore the garb at the wall, a remnant of the biblical Jewish Temples and the holiest place where Jews can pray.
Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said police escorted the Women of the Wall to and from the site on Sunday. He said some ultra-Orthodox men hurled insults, but police made no arrests.
Israeli police say prayers by a Jewish women's group at a key Jerusalem holy site have ended without incident, in contrast to last month's scuffles with ultra-Orthodox protesters.


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Legal Fees Can Destroy Investment Rounds: DealCircle Raises $750k To Slash Them
One thing that many startup founders do not think about are the legal costs of closing a seed round. Why is this significant? Because it can end-up being a much higher proportion of the deal than you can imagine. For instance we wrote earlier about Dexplora, a company where the legal costs of the round were higher than the total cost of producing the app and the system. Not surprisingly then, the co-founder of Dexplora (now Brisk.io), Hampus Jakobsson is one of the investors in DealCircle, a company that is aiming to solve this very problem.
DealCircle announced today that they have closed an impressive $750,000 with an aim to get rid of the excessive legal fees associated with making investments, while providing a platform that helps with the whole management of the round, including getting other investors on board, negotiating the agreement, syndicating and signing the deal.
Bertrand Bisson, one of the founders tell's ArcticStartup that "startups are totally lost when it comes to closing a round. They spend a lot of their money on legal costs, sometimes upwards of 20 000 EUR."
Besides slashing the legal costs, the platform aims to help with time spent on the deal. It can take upwards of five weeks to close a round, but DealCircle promises speeds of one to two weeks for the whole process.
There are of-course benefits for the angels too. One of the important issues for them is getting syndicates and other investors on board, but it is often difficult, especially when it comes to finding the active ones that will bring smart money to the table.
To address this, Lars Buch, also one of the founders, told us that "DealCircle focuses on quality vs. quantity. It will be members only and spread through invites. So we make sure that it is only active investors on the platform. At the same time, startups can not just go on there and blast, they can do that only if they have been validated by angels before hand. We will ensure a very high quality of dealflow and I believe in the long term that will be attractive for family offices as an alternative to investing through VC's."
Buch was also involved with the Dexplora deal and helped ArticStartup organize Term Sheet Battle last year, so he is the definitely the man to talk to when it comes to negotiating and closing a funding round.
Inside the platform, every participating angel investor can upload their own agreements or choose for a variety of existing templates and negotiate everything online. The templates and suggestions were carefully researched and take into account over 28 different legislations in Europe, which allows for very easy cross-border investments and an innate understadning of how Europe works.
When it comes to startups, one can only be invited to DealCircle by a 'lead angel', who acts as an ambassador and promotes syndication.
The idea is of course to get more investors on board, so all of the participating members can invite other investors, which allows to hunt for smart money by asking the group to for instance look for an investor who knows about "aerodynamics". Given that the startup is from that field.
If you would need some additional help then DealCircle partnered up with lawyers from Bird&Bird, who have agreed to provide additional consultation on good terms.
Buch and Bisson told us that this is not a matchmaking platform per say, so they are not really going head to head with Angel List and would in fact prefer to see the two platforms co-exist and co-operate as currently most European investors usually do their "shopping" on Angel List but rarely do a deal.
As Buch commented: "We interviewed 50 angels for this platform. How many were on Angel List? Everyone. How many were checking up on startups? 80%. How many have actually landed a deal on Angel List? Zero."
In addition to the extra services, the company is going to monetize through syndicates. Inside DealCircle, the lead angel can choose a carry of 0-20% and they would take a 5% fee of that carry but no more than EUR 10 000. This means that if there are no further investment rounds/exits – the companies do not pay.
The list of investors of DealCircle is also rather impressive: Alexander Aghassipour (Zendesk Co-Founder), Klaus Nyengaard (fromer CEO of Just Eat), SEED Capital, Hampus Jakobsson (TAT Co-Founder).
Hampus Jakobsson, the founder of the above mentioned Brisk.io and TAT commented that "since TAT was sold, I have invested in over 25 companies and in my own company, Brisk.io, we took on 14 Angels and I can guartantee that there are occasions when the process and lawyer fees are so large an irritation that the investement might not happen. DealCircle will be fantastic for both Angels and startups in Europe."
Niels Vejrup Carlsen from SEED Capital, the largest early stage investor in Denmark also commented that "DealCircle has a unique business model that taps into a strong trend in the investment market, and it is essential for us at SEED to adapt to this. They have a kickass team and we have great expectations for them".
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Quick takes: Packers benefit from Vikings' miscues, escape with 29-29 tie
5 takeaways: Vikings sloppiness allows Packers to escape with 29-29 tie
Quick takes: Packers benefit from Vikings' miscues, escape with 29-29 tie 5 takeaways: Vikings sloppiness allows Packers to escape with 29-29 tie Check out this story on packersnews.com: https://pck.rs/2MHSEha
Jim Owczarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 3:55 p.m. CT Sept. 16, 2018 | Updated 4:49 p.m. CT Sept. 16, 2018
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings: Week 2
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Jets fly over the crowd before the Packers game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
The Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers defensive back Jermaine Whitehead chases Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers fans show their nerves late in the game againt the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers fans watch a flyover after the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs the offense in the first half during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) in the first half during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) carries the ball late in game against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs off the field during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson (7) reacts as he misses a field goal in the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) can't hold on to a pass on the goal line against triple coverage by the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles out of the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) argues for a pass interference call against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in the end zone in the second half at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Reggie Gilbert (93) reacts as the Minnesota Vikings missed a field goal in overtime at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) reacts as Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson (7) missed a field goal as time expired in overtime at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks to Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) rushes quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) and was called for roughing the passer on the play against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) waves to the crowd after a 29-29 tie against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) spins away from Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Reggie Gilbert (93) hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) attempts to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) rolls over in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) runs the ball back after an interception in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) hits Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after being flagged in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) is hit by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes (26) after a catch in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) recovers his fumble in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pressured in the fourth qaurter by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby reacts after missing a late fourth quarter fieldgoal against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander reacts to a missed field goal by Minnesota Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson in overtime during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Geronimo Allison catches a pass in front 0f Minnesota Vikings' Trae Waynes during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) scores a touchdown against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) late in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings scored a two point conversion to tie the game. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) late in the fourth quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings scored a two point conversion to tie the game. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) scores a two-point conversion to tie the game late in the fourth quarter aginst the Green Bay Packers during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) celebrates scoring a two-point conversion to tie the game late in the fourth quarter with running back Dalvin Cook (33) against the Green Bay Packers during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy leaves the field after a 29-29 tie against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers punter JK Scott (6) kicks from his end zone in the first half at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after missing a field goal as Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) celebrates in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
A Green Bay Packers fan watches during overtime against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) walks off the field after a tie against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) catches a pass against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is sacked by defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (93) against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Reggie Gilbert (93) runs down quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers linebacker Reggie Gilbert (93) pressures quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets helped up by defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (93) after being sacked against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen scores a late fourth quarter touchdown during against the defense of Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander and Kentrell Brice during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen scores a late fourth quarter touchdown during against the Green Bay Packersduring their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game ended in a 29 to 29 tie. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) pulls down a touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) dives into the end zone for a touchdown reception against the Green Bay Packers in the third quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) hands off to running back Jamaal Williams (30) in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is flushed out of the pocket in the third quarter againt the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) misses a field goal late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after missing a field goal late in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The game went into overtime. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings' Stefon Diggs hauls in a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter with Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House in pursuit during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings' Stefon Diggs on the recieving end of a catch and run tuchdown inthe fourth quarter against Green Bay Packers' Davon House during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) in the third quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) breaks away on a long reception against Minnesota Vikings defensive back Andrew Sendejo (34) and cornerback Mackensie Alexander (20) in the third quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams catches a pass in the flats in front of the defense of Minnesota Vikings' Harrison Smith during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Jamaal Williams against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Ty Montgomery against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings' Laquon Treadwell cross the goal line in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams crosses the goal line in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) makes a catch along the sidelines against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) rushes against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Mike Daniels (76) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) in the second quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) can't make a catch against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Gedeon (42) in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) reacts to a missed field goal attempt by the Minnesota Vikings late in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets roughed by linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in the 2nd quarter against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) makes a catch against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the second quarter during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates a touchdown with a Lambeau Leap in the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) scores a touchdon against Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (20) during their football game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) scores a touchdown off a blocked punt by wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers cornerback Josh Jackson (37) recovers a blocked punt for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) celebrates a tackle for loss with linebacker Korey Toomer (56) against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (96) sacks wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) as cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and linebacker Korey Toomer (56) assist against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) blocks a punt for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings punter Matt Wile (6) Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) puts his helmet on before kickoff at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets up after being sacked in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes (29) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter at Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (30) warms up against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) gets ready pregame for the game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback DeShone Kizer (9) warms up on the field before the game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander warms up before Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Packers and Vikings fans tailgate outside Lambeau Field on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, Wis. Adam Wesley/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Bart Boyden runs a packer flag up a flag pole attached to his Packer themed Cadillac while tailgating bwefore the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Neighbors Jake Imig and Lily Sota read a book together while helping to park cars on Wildwood Ln. before the Green Bay Packers host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Craig Mickelson of Mahtomedi, MN, and his daughter Zoey, 6, have fun tailgating before the Green Bay Packers play against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
David "Sir Gunnar" Gunderson of Minneapolis is fired up before the Green Bay Packers play against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Scott Schwartz, left, of Pulaski, WI, and Amber Reynolds of Minneapolis, MN, hang out prior to the Green Bay Packers playing against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) gets roughed by linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) in the 2nd quarter against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WIs.(Photo: Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis)
GREEN BAY – Aaron Rodgers said a week ago that if you can play, and deal with pain, you should be out on the field. He backed that up again Sunday afternoon — with the aid of a brace on his left knee. But the Packers were given a gift of Vikings' sloppiness to walk away without a loss in a 29-29 final at Lambeau Field.
Vikings kicker Daniel Carlson missed three field goals — including two in overtime — allowing the Packers to swallow Mason Crosby's own missed game-winner at the end of regulation.
Games between good teams are decided by the smallest things and individual miscues by the Vikings on offense, defense and special teams led to big things for the Packers.
Of the Vikings' 13 offensive possessions, eight featured either penalty, a blocked punt, missed field goals, drops or a sack. Their four "clean" possessions led to touchdowns in regulation.
Defensively, allowing Aaron Rodgers to run for seven yards on a 3rd-and-7 led to a touchdown. Two roughing calls, an offsides and a hold all helped lead to Packers field goals. If the Vikings played it clean, they forced a Packers punt.
Here are five quick takeaways:
To rush or not to rush
The Packers fell victim to the new rules protecting hits on the quarterback, costing Mike Daniels a sack and, perhaps, a victory in regulation when Clay Matthews was flagged for unnecessarily roughing Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter.
Early in the game Daniels didn't take Cousins down thinking he got rid of the ball, only to see the quarterback scamper away. It wasn't costly, as the Packers forced a punt. But at the end of regulation, Matthews hit Cousins in the midsection and drove him to the ground. The ball wound up in Jaire Alexander's hands. While the team celebrated, a flag was thrown. Unlike last week, the Vikings took advantage and moved 60 yards downfield for a touchdown and two-point conversion to force overtime.
Packers throw away time
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix intercepted Kirk Cousins and returned it 21 yards to the Vikings' 13-yard line with 2:05 to go. After a Jamaal Williams run for no gain took it down to two minutes the Packers tossed an incompletion (six seconds), took a delay of game and tossed another incompletion (five seconds). While it's true the Packers kicked a field goal to go up 29-21, they didn't force Minnesota to use its remaining timeouts, which the Vikings did use on their ensuing game-tying drive.
Protection, secondary wore down
It was unlikely the Packers were going to keep the Vikings from hitting Rodgers on Sunday, but they were able to do that until the game lengthened on a hot afternoon. Minnesota finally dented the protection bit in the second half with some QB hits and there were inopportune penalties on Bryan Bulaga and David Bakhtiari, but they held up against a strong Vikings front through regulation. But, in overtime, with a chance to get into field goal range and win the game Everson Griffen sacked Rodgers to force a punt.
The Packers coverage group, when healthy and together, allowed one touchdown. But after Kevin King went out with a groin injury Davon House was picked on for a 75-yard touchdown in the second half. Cousins had just 132 passing yards in the first half — he finished with 425 as he found more free runners in the secondary.
Rodgers was (almost) Rodgers
Aside from the bulky brace on his left leg, there were subtle hints that Rodgers was affected by his injury. Namely, the mere inches he was off on some throws that slid off the fingertips of Davante Adams, Randall Cobb and Jimmy Graham. But that just shows how perfect Rodgers is, that such throws are generally expected to be completed. Had they been converted, those would have been some of the longer throws in the air and perhaps led to more points. Rodgers averaged just 6.7 yards per attempt. He also lost the handle on a play fake in overtime on 2nd-and-4.
Special teams up and down
The Packers special teams unit scored a touchdown on a blocked punt and rookie punter JK Scott flipped field position with booming punts of 63 and 59 yards early in the game. Let's not forget up-man Lucas Patrick expertly fielding a short punt on the run and returning it eight yards.
And while Mason Crosby was perfect when called upon the first five times in regulation, he missed his sixth attempt — a 52-yarder that would have won the game at the buzzer.
Scott hit a great punt in overtime that landed at around the Vikings' three, but the coverage unit did not get down in time to attempt to down it, and it tumbled into the end zone to give Cousins more breathing room. The extra yards gave the Vikings time to attempt another game-winning field goal in overtime.
There was a coverage breakdown that allowed Mike Hughes a 46-yard return that set up the Vikings' lone first half score, but the Packers' group was more than solid.
More Packers-Vikings coverage:
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DOUGHERTY: Many to blame as Packers blow chance to get leg up on rivals
SILVERSTEIN: Rodgers OK, but Packers' offense still 'a work in progress'
Defense couldn't stem tide against Vikings in second half
Matthews left frustrated, bewildered by roughing the passer penalty
NOTES: Final FG attempt fails to cooperate for Mason Crosby
INSIDER: Thumbs up to punter JK Scott, down to running game
5 TAKEAWAYS: Packers 29, Vikings 29
SUBMIT QUESTIONS: Monday post-game chat with Ryan Wood
REPLAY: Tom Silverstein's live game blog
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