The Buffalo Bills were a nice surprise last season,some people may even say a Cinderella story,but it’s been a long time coming,and it has the prints of Josh Allen all over it. The Bills have steadily been measuring up to NFL perennials,and their play last season,including a 13-3 season to win the AFC East. Four years into rebuild mode and the Bills are already challenging the Kansas City Chiefs and putting the league on notice. Coach McDermott believes there is still a gap between the two teams,with the Chiefs being the measuring stick for the Bills’ progress,but do not tell that to the players and the Bills mafia. It comes as no surprise that the NFL jersey sales in Western New York have been ticking up,the. Ills are fun to watch,hey are winning,and most importantly they are a young,growing team.

For all their success,the Bills know they have a long way to go in establishing themselves as a contender,not to talk of a powerhouse. All of that starts and ends with first and foremost keeping Josh Allen happy. The highest drafted player out of Wyoming,Allen has 6been on a steady rise to stardom in the league,one of the reasons those NFL jerseys have become a hot commodity in New York. Last season,Allen finished fourth in quarterback ratings,fifth in passing yards,broke multiple records for the Bills,and was second in MVP voting. The media did not give Allen and the Bills their due respect leading into the season,but were forced to eat their words as the Bills made a stellar run through the regular season and then gritted their way through to the AFC championship game where they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills and the Pegulas now have a tricky decision on their hands,extend Allen this upcoming season,or wait till the next,but at the risk of having his stock rise and teams tempting him away from the Bills. Owning a Josh Allen Jersey is causing stock sortages for lots of suppliers. Keeping quarterbacks around the league happy has been an arduous task for teams this past season,as players are beginning to revel in the powers of their stardom.

Another key piece to the Bills’ success,if they are to have any,will depend on Steffon Diggs. Easily a top five wide receiver in the league now and last season,Diggs was one of the reasons the Bills went deep into the postseason. His routes are pure magic,and his chemistry with Allen is undeniable. Diggs stayed back on the field last season to watch the Chiefs receive the Lamar Hunt trophy,soaking up the moment,which will definitely be fuel for next season. Diggs finished the season with 1,535 yards and 127 catches,the most un the NFL last season in both categories. 

Bills mafia,the organisation and the players will no doubt be high in expectations going into next season but it is where the Bills want to be if you ask them.

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What is Qigong?

Qi is the Chinese word for “life energy”. Gong means “work” or “benefits acquired through perseverance and practice.” Qigong (pronounced chee gong) means working with the life energy,learning how to control the flow and distribution of qi to improve the health and harmony of mind and body.

This concept of “gong” is found throughout Chinese culture. It not only means to practice,train,enhance and refine,but also implies enjoyment,devotion,and commitment. The practice of “gong” can be expressed in cooking,gardening,or meditation. It is applicable to any practice or self-development in which a person is deeply involved.

Qigong is a relatively new term. There is some dispute as to when the term first appeared,but it is agreed that it didn’t have in its current meaning until the 20th century. And the meaning is broad. It is inclusive of a broad variety of practices – both current and ancient. Some of the other names used in the past include “Xingqi” (promotion and conducting qi),”Fuqi” (taking qi),”Tuna” (expiration and inspiration),”Daoyin” (inducing and conducting qi),”Zuochan” (sitting meditation),and “jingzuo” (sitting still).

How does it compare to Yoga?

There are many different types of both yoga and qigong so it is hard to make a direct comparison without getting into specific forms,but as a general rule Qigong usually does not “hold” postures like yoga. Both will focus on breath and breathing patterns. Qigong movements usually are easier (although again it depends on what styles you are doing). Qigong usually more directly works on energy flow through the body and a little less on muscles. Both work on physical structure.

Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Piano

Playing the piano can be an addictive passion. Some find playing the piano their outlet for creativity,whilst others simply adore the aesthetics of playing the piano. If you fall into the second category,you will love every minute of the experience. If on the other hand,you are a true grand piano fan,I bet you already know how much the appearance and design of your piano will affect the way you feel about the instrument when you first pick it up. Let’s have a closer look at the different types of piano and where to find them.

An acoustic piano is simply a piano with strings that run parallel to the top board. It has fewer strings than an upright piano,making it a smaller piece of music equipment. Generally,the acoustic piano is more compact and fits easily in most apartments or homes. This is also a great choice if your fingers are already accustomed to typing on the keyboard. Because the strings are closer to the ground,you can press the strings harder without feeling discomfort.

You may choose to invest in some Yamaha products. Yamaha pianos are known for their quality and many older models can still play like new. If you are looking for the best pianos,keep in mind that they are generally more expensive. However,for a brand that has been around for decades,this shouldn’t really come as much of a surprise.

The next type of piano to look at is the digital keyboard. These are considered to be the best piano for beginners if they want to learn piano lessons because they reproduce piano sounds exactly. In order for you to fully appreciate how these keyboards sound,you need to familiarize yourself with the different sounds that occur when the keys are struck. Digital pianos produce sound like the actual ones that piano players make on the keys.

If you’d like to play an instrument but you don’t want to get an electric one,then the best piano for you will probably be an upright piano. Upright pianos reproduce the piano sounds using strings. Most people think that an upright piano is similar to an acoustic piano. While both acoustic pianos and upright pianos have keys that hit the strings,the difference between them is that an upright piano is larger than its acoustic counterpart.

Another option you might consider is a hybrid piano. A hybrid piano is the perfect combination of the above two models. The difference it makes is that it duplicates the piano sounds of both an acoustic piano and an electric one without the latter being smaller. However,a hybrid piano lacks the portability of the acoustic ones. So,if you intend to take up piano lessons with a piano instructor,you might want to invest on an acoustic piano first to get your feet wet.

Hammer action keyboards,on the other hand,replicate piano keys by using hammers instead of springs. These types of piano keyboards are popular with rock musicians because of the distinctive “hammer on” sound that they produce. Hammer action keyboards have larger keys that require more force to hit the keys. With this in mind,hammer-action keyboards may not be as portable as other types of keyboards.

An additional consideration that you need to pay attention to is whether the piano that you’re planning to buy is a “built-in” or an “accessorized” type. Usually,pianos that are built-in have pre-attached strings and wooden tuning pegs that provide you with more control over the tonal characteristics of the instrument. These kinds of instruments are usually accompanied with music stands that contain storage pockets for music sheets,pick ups and other accessories. On the other hand,Accessory-equipped pianos come along with their own tuning pegs and strings and sometimes,additional components such as digital piano keyboards,headphones and sometimes a monitor. Although an instrument like an “accessorized” piano may have more features than a “built-in” piano,but the former type can cost you more especially if you want to customize it and add additional pieces.