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FOOTBALL paints a certain image of Gaetano Berardi but when Leeds United give him time off from wearing blood on his sleeve, he likes to pursue an interest in photography.
In an interview with The Square Ball earlier this year, he talked about the pleasure he took from walking into Roundhay Park and snapping the starry sky. Bedlam by day, Nikon by night.
In spite of that there is something singular about Berardi's wilder persona; the streak which took him from a red card at Bristol City to a ring walk for a featherweight title bout in Leeds in the space of a few hours in October. Josh Warrington, the city's world champion-in-waiting, nicknamed Berardi 'headbutt' on account of the defender sticking one on Matty Taylor at Ashton Gate.
Berardi suits the culture of Leeds past and present and his various scrapes in four years with the club have not provoked a bad word about him from anyone at Elland Road. One of his former managers described him as "the most model pro' you'll ever work with – once you figure him out". The quiet ones, they say, are usually trouble but it transpired that Berardi's man-of-few words attitude made him a dream to manage.
That lack of ego spilled out this week when Berardi admitted that using him, a right-sided defender, as a left-back could only be a stop-gap for a club with designs on promotion; that Leeds "probably do need a better player than me in that position to try and go to the Premier League".
He is arguably right and the debate about that area of United's team has been running all season but the popular Swiss is the last player who anyone in Leeds wants to run out of town.
Berardi, from his point of view, is happy in Yorkshire.
He has four seasons behind him and a new three-year contract to work with, agreed and signed in August.
"I feel at home in Leeds," he said. "This is my fourth season so I know a lot about the city –everything from the people to the restaurants and the bars.
"It's always a good place to go out and enjoy.
They may bring someone in at left-back but I don't care if that happens. It's not about me. The team is what matters.Leeds United's Gaetano Berardi
"The people are very good to me and the other players find that too. For me this has been the best moment of my career.
"I'll always remember however many years I spend here. I don't know if that will be four, five, six or even more but they have been good."
The former Sampdoria player has been in cult-hero territory for some time now. He was an obvious choice, alongside Leeds Rhinos' Danny McGuire, when Warrington began looking for two suitable candidates to walk with him to the ring before his stoppage of Denmark's Dennis Ceylan on October 21.
United had been in Bristol earlier that day, winning 3-0 at Ashton Gate but losing Berardi to a late sending off. A flight back north got him to Leeds' First Direct Arena in time.
"The atmosphere was unbelievable," Berardi said. "I was very happy to be there and so proud. I'd met Josh last year and we spoke about the possibility then. He wanted to know if I'd be happy to do that. Of course I was. I told him it would be a big honour.
"The noise was huge but he's told me that he's trying to organise a fight at Elland Road. I would definitely be there. I do not know if he would want me (leading Warrington out again) but I would be there."
The 29-year-old is a surviving member of the big influx of signings during Massimo Cellino first summer as owner of Leeds in 2014 and has stuck around on merit, bothered by intermittent injures but a player who different managers have consistently found a place for.
He was and is a right-back, however, and his appearances on the left side of defence have been enforced as much as anything, in part by Luke Ayling's form at right-back. He covered for the injured Charlie Taylor last season and has been part of Thomas Christiansen's attempt to find a fixed replacement for Taylor who quit for Burnley at the end of his contract in July. Vurnon Anita had a go but was replaced by Berardi in September. Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, on loan from Manchester United, has never had a foot in the door.
It is possible, in light of the problems down that side of the field, that the club and Christiansen will look for a another left-back next month.
"I don't know what will happen in January," Berardi said. "Obviously they may bring someone in at left-back but I don't care if that happens. It's not about me. The team is what matters.
"I try to do my best every day. When the manager wants me to play, I am ready. But probably the team does need a better player than me in that position to try and go to the Premier League.
"It is not difficult playing there, just different. I've now played more games on the left than the right (for Leeds) so for me it's normal. It's all about mentality and confidence. If you do that correct you will be good. The other defenders help me all the time."
Berardi has a knack of generating support, inside and outside the dressing room. The crowd at Leeds have been clamouring for the defender to claim his first career goal – he was inches away with a 25-yard shot against Norwich City last weekend – and Berardi said his team-mates were "waiting for me to get this goal too". "I would love to score," he said. "Hopefully soon." What would he do if he finds the net at home to Hull City this afternoon? "I don't have a celebration planned."
Today's game, if he plays, will be his 98th for Leeds, two short of a landmark which few in the current squad have reached. The bigger picture, though, is a Championship table which will show United inside the top six if they see off a dishevelled Hull side. The players who were at Elland Road last season, Berardi included, remember the way in which a play-off place slipped through their fingers at the death and are not keen on a repeat.
"The Championship is a little bit different to last season but we're in a good position and feeling confident that we'll finish better than last season," Berardi said. "What happened to us can only help us. We have many players still here who remember how we finished last season. We learned from that and know this can be better."


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THE failure to reach agreements with the EU is causing a lot of angst among your correspondents. Of course we want to trade with the EU and on favourable terms. Arguably, because of our long association and our standing as one of the few countries which honestly paid its dues and kept its commitments, we deserve special terms, despite the desire of the EU to punish us for leaving, as if we are erring schoolboys under a headmaster, a source of great anger among us.
Because a hard Brexit has never frightened us, the strategy of taking it to the wire makes good sense. The EU countries want to trade with us: sell us their exports as well as receive our goods and services. This will become more and more important to them as deadlines approach. Hard Brexit is not in their interest.
We should not be paying for the EU after we leave. We are leaving in order that we no longer require to pay, partly. We are tired of bolstering countries like Greece with their fundamental fiscal corruption and incompetence. Nor should we still be bound by EU law even in the transition. For Michel Barnier and his team to make demands of this kind is opportunistic and ruthless. No way to treat an old friend.
It is, I believe, very important that we refuse to be bullied into unreasonable terms and conditions. Mr Barnier thinks only of his own good and of his allies in the EU. If he were a decent person he would think of ours and he ought to if he values an association with us in the future.
Let them drive us out into the cold if they wish. We will make new arrangements as Churchill's country did before and saved the world, including even France, Poland, Italy and the likes from the desperate straits in which they had sunk. We have been alone before and are unafraid. We will manage far better than if tied down and smothered by the faceless bureaucrats of the EU who did not have the bottle to defend the Ukraine recently. What use are they against Vladimir Putin?
William Scott,
23 Argyle Place, Rothesay.
PERHAPS it is timely, for all who are involved in the Brexit debate, to relax and let nature take its course. Its end, as the sweep of history testifies, is inevitable.
As distinct from Hitler and force of arms to unite Europe, this lot is much more sleekit in using sleight of hand; for example, where has Greece gone since its financial debacle?
Is there anywhere on the continent of Europe where there is not civil unrest? If "our friends in Europe" keep imposing threatening conditions on those negotiating, the possibility of similar behaviour in this country may well be experienced.
All things considered, it may be that our imminent departure is timely before a worsening situation emerges.
George Murray,
113 Dundonald Road, Troon.
SO we are to be worse off after Brexit ("Leaked Whitehall report claims whole UK will lose out on Brexit", The Herald, February 8). Who knew? Nigel Farage, Ruth Davidson, Jacob Rees Mogg, Michael Gove? We voted for poverty, did we not, just as we voted against independence for Scotland (collectively)? Next time, let's get it right. There's lots of oil out there, do not give it to Westminster and the City of London again.
Andrew McCrae,
35 St Andrews Drive, Gourock.
WE'RE all well aware of the reason for holding the referendum on membership of the European Union and the fact that it was hastily drawn up, poorly funded and, most importantly, that the public were ill informed on the complexities of the issue. It's clear that people voted on many issues but we were told by David Cameron that this is democracy in action and that the will of the people must be obeyed.
Fast forward a year and a half and we find that the Cabinet ministers in the Government seem to be belatedly realising that leaving the European Union is indeed complex and that their efforts in reaching an agreed position are beginning to look as shambolic as the referendum process itself. Just like the country, the Cabinet are divided on the issue. And Theresa May, just like her predecessor, tells us that this is democracy in action and that the will of the people must be obeyed.
Most people now realise that such a blunt instrument as a referendum was the wrong approach to such an issue.
Surely the time has come for all of us to see true democracy in action and that a final vote be given to all of us on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations.
Hugh Phillips,
16 Old Bothwell Road, Bothwell.
"SCOTLAND after Brexit" is the theme of this year's David Hume Institute lectures.
A former chairman of the famed institute, Jeremy Peat, hopes this may be the start of a constructive debate on how to improve the performance of the Scottish economy in the medium, not the very short, term.
The regional landscape that Scotland, let alone the UK, must operate within? A fundamental question here is how long the European Union will survive after Brexit. The president of France has grand plans for the EU but suggested last month that if other governments make the same mistake as the UK in holding a referendum then these states would vote to leave too. Unsurprisingly therefore Emmanuel Macron is coming up against even domestic opposition to his proposals for improving French competitiveness, mainly involving the reduction of labour rights. In fairness he seems to be grudgingly acquiescing to the demands of international capital on which his country depends – administered by investors with little national allegiance. It is apparent that, at present, there is no intention in international politics to change this fundamentally. Mr Macron is between a rock and a hard place.
Elsewhere in the region, the reported anti-EU rebellion in Italy may force it to leave both the Eurozone and the EU. Countries in central and eastern Europe have few reservations about accepting the rules of the coming hegemon, China. Germany is finding the politics of keeping the EU together almost unbearable.
The global landscape is levelling.
Ian Jenkins,
7 Spruce Avenue, Hamilton.


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Duncan Watmore became the first Sunderland player since Jack Colback to emerge through the Under-21 system and secure a place in the starting XI.
Watmore does not quite fall into the "homegrown" category though.
The England Under-21 international arrived at the Academy of Light as a hungry 19-year-old; eager to make the grade after rejection by Manchester United as a youngster and crucially blessed with the experience of "men's football" at non-league Altrincham.
For all Watmore has been a heartening success story for Sam Allardyce, the class of Colback, Jordan Henderson and Martyn Waghorn remains the last successful crop of Wearside-reared talent.
Sunderland are not alone in facing the challenge of converting U21 players into first-team footballers. It's a Premier League-wide problem.
With more prize money being fed into the U21 Premier League and little appetite to return to the old reserve team structure, few clubs have found convincing answers.
We need to expose players to the issues of lower league and non-league levels and I think that will helpMartin Scott
Former Sunderland defender Martin Scott is at the coal-face of youth development with his Improtech football academy – a training scheme which has helped to produce Black Cats highly-rated U21 prospect Ethan Robson and U18 midfielder Chris Allan.
Scott can make a detached assessment of the situation and believes greater exposure to competitive football has to be the answer.
"The old reserve team structure isn't there, so the loan system has to work," he said.
"In the system at Sunderland, they've got some good young players, but you only get experience by playing.
"There's a big argument over whether young players should go out on loan. In my opinion, they should, at any level they can to play games that actually matter.
"U21s football is fantastic. It does educate players how to play the game.
"But does it really, really help them develop that winning mentality which you need when you step up to that professional level?
"I've been watching a lot of Northern and lower league football, and there's the passion, winning mentality and ruthlessness of the game and what it means to win and lose games.
"A lot of 21 players who go out on loan to a lower league level find it tough, for whatever reason.
"Is it a case of them being wrapped up in cotton wool all their academy life? They probably have realistically.
"We need to expose players to the issues of lower league and non-league levels and I think that will help."
Former Sunderland boss Gus Poyet did take an interest in the work of the academy, yet the focus of Martin O'Neill, Paolo Di Canio and Dick Advocaat was almost exclusively on the fortunes of the first-team.
However, with his background as an ex-head of youth development at Sunderland, Sam Allardyce has begun to take steps towards improving the chances of the club's rookies.
Several members of the U21 squad have begun to train with the first-team on a regular basis, despite Sunderland's pressures in the Premier League relegation battle.
"Since Big Sam has been at the club, I know he's stepped up quite a lot of the younger players like Ethan Robson and Rees Greenwood," said Scott.
"They've been across and trained with the first-team just to expose them to that environment where it's 22 players fighting for that jersey on a Saturday.
"I think clubs need to do a lot more of that.
"Southampton don't really let any of their players go out on loan, but they train with the first-team a lot more.
"When a club is struggling and at the wrong end of the table, it takes a brave manager to put a young player in.
"Managers at any level don't have time to look at the academy levels. It's wrong that they don't have enough time to look at the full set-up of the club.
"Big Sam has started to do it and lay a few foundations, which is exciting.
"I think we've all seen a difference since he's come on board.
"They needed someone to come in and change things right across the board and they've got the right man."
After hanging up his boots at Sunderland in 1998, left-back Scott had a spell as Hartlepool manager before coaching roles at Middlesbrough and Barnsley.
He set up Improtech at Houghton's Kepier Elite Academy four years ago, before opening a second branch at Whitley Bay's Monkseaton High School, with graduates of the soccer school now in the youth systems at every North East club.
"There's definitely players and talent out there who develop late," he added.
"I know players who have been in the academy system and by the time they get to 15/16, they're actually burnt out.
"Lads who have not been in the system have that desire, that drive.
"They might have been told they're not good enough at nine or 10, but that instills a real drive in them.
"Hopefully I can develop those players to get into the professional game."


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Structured PvP is a Player versus Player mode, which allows competition on an even footing. There are two primary modes of play; tournament and hot join play.
Any character used to enter structured PvP will retain race and profession. The character will be given a fixed maximum level, and all skills and items will be available without the need to unlock them first. Scores are tracked on the scoreboard. Player statistics will be tracked and used to generate a player ranking.
Contrary to World PvP, structured PvP doesn't grant rewards usable in PvE. On the other hand, players can earn glory and use it to buy better looking equipment from glory vendors. They also earn rank, which gives random pvp awards.
Note: If you can't decide which profession to play, click on anyone of them from the list and read our in depth guide on them:
Guild Wars 2 Structured PvP
Now after that bit of introduction let's dive into the sPvP system of the game. Here is a brief and comprehensive rundown of all things sPvP in Gild Wars 2:
What is sPvP?
It's a 5v5 game of capture the points
To Get 500 points
How To Do That?
- Control more points than the enemy (1 point every 2 secs per point captured)
- Kill the neutrals (25 to 100 points)
- Kill the enemy (5 points)
- Defender– Defend Points from enemies assaults
- Roamer– Move quickly around the map to help as needed
- Attacker– Sneak behind enemy lines to capture the far point
In-Depth Roles
Defender (2 of them) divided into two roles:
First Point Defender (aka Base Defender, Close Defender)
- Strong in 1v1 to defend against Attackers
- Good survivability to hold point till roamers arrive
Second Point Defender (aka Advanced Defender)
- Rushes to capture and hold mid point
- Typically support oriented with survivability or straight defensive
- Runs with Roamers or Attackers as needed
Roamers (2 of them)
- Move around map to assault or defend locations.
- Must have swiftness on each (or group swiftness with 1 of them)
- Spread your damage around with something like 1 conditions based and 1 power based
Far Point Attacker (aka Striker) (1)
- Captures enemies base point
- Generally Bursty and strong at harassing targets
- Best 1v1 on the team
- Will move with Roamers as needed
- Not a major role this job is generally intergrated into a roamer or defenders build
- AoE abilities
- Condition Removals (team wide)
- 1 member should be spec'd into support
Now lets get into the details starting with the first steps of:
Entering The Mist
The mists works as a PvP lobby much in recognition to the lobby in FPS games where you are able to join specific servers and have an overview of things.
The mists is not just an interface but rather a full environment where you are able to hang out with other like-minded people, setup your character, look at rewards and sign up for the different PvP types.
To enter the Mists you must navigate to your in-game interface and find the Hero Panel (H), select the PvP tab and click the 'Go to the Heart of the Mists'-button
To access Structured PvP, you first need to go to the Mists by opening your Hero panel and select the PvP tab. Then you need to click on Go to the Heart of the Mists button to be teleported instantly to the PvP lobby. Furthermore, note that this button does not appear until you have completed the starting quest line.
Once inside the Mists you will be able to find a lot different NPCs. These include NPC's Dummies for damage testing, NPC's vendors with free PvP gear and NPCs with PvP reward bags.
These items are not better than the regular items you receive by simply joining the mists but allow for players to customize and change weapons and thus acquire a different array of skills.
Most importantly you will be able to find two NPCs to sign up for two different pvp modes, the 'Hot Join' and 'Tournaments.
Hot Join
Hot Join games is the casual side of Structured PvP; this allows casual players to enter an unorganized battle containing anything from 1v1 to 10v10. You are able to enter these by speaking to the NPC acting as a PvP Browser. Players will be matched based on a similar amount of total glory earned.
Tournaments are the more organized side of structured PvP. Talk to the tournament master to join. It's always 5v5, and matches take place on the same maps that are used for hot join play.
Tournaments run with varying frequency, and different reward levels allow some players to get their feet wet in the smaller tournaments while more-organized teams battle it out in the larger tournaments.
Each tournament pits eight teams of five players against each other. Teams that excel during the three-round, single-elimination tournament are rewarded with tournament chests full of valuable loot.
Tournaments come in the following flavors:
- Pickup: single-elimination tournaments wait for 8 teams to join before starting. This tournament has 3 rounds of eliminations, with winners receiving qualifier points.
- Monthly: Require an amount of qualifier points from the pickup tournaments to join.
- Yearly: These grand tournaments feature the winners from the monthly tournaments slugging it out for the right to call themselves the best PvP players of the year.
- Player-Run: customized by players, these tournaments allow for great flexibility and unique bragging rights.
The Interface
- Button 1-5: Weapon Skills: These spells differ depending on the currently equipped weapon.
- Button 6: Healing Skills: This slot contains your healing ability.
- Button 7-9: Utility Skills: These slots contains your characters utility skills.
- Button 0: Elite Skills: This slot contains your elite skill.
The Endurance Bar
Indicated above the health globe with a beige semi-circle this bar shows the amount of endurance a character has. Endurance is used for one of the new interesting mechanics that Guild Wars 2 introduces: Dodge.
The functionality of Dodge can be used by double tapping into a direction or binding a dodge key (original: V) and clicking in a direction to effectively make your character take a leap in the given direction and dodging incoming spells and attacks.
One dodge consumes 50% of the available endurance thus allowing you to dodge twice before having to wait for it to regain at a slow rate.
Guild Wars 2 Structured PvP Map Strategy Tips
Here is the list of maps where sPVP takes place:
- Battle of Kyhlo
- Forest of Niflhel
- Legacy of the Foefire
- Raid on the Capricorn
All the maps consist of the same format: Conquest. In Conquest, every team is fighting to be the first team to reach 500 points and claim victory. This can be done through a number of resources, in all the maps, there are three objectives.
Each team is meant to seek out these objectives and capture them before the enemy and defend these objectives throughout the fight. Each of these objectives provides 1 point every two second so keeping them and trying to take them from the enemy is preeminent.
On-top of the objectives each map also has it very own mechanics that is unique to that particular map. These mechanics consist of Guild Lords (NPC), Trebuchets (Siege) and Beasts (NPC).
Battle of Kyhlo
This map consists of three primary objective points that each team must seek out to capture, the Mansion, the Clocktower and the Windmill. As the secondary mechanic this map contains two Trebuchets, each positioned close to the relevant teams spawning location.
A thing to note is that the map is symmetric and contains a lot of choke points. Choke points is recognized by being a narrow path in which a player must go through to get to another area thus making it more likely for teams to encounter each other at those locations.
A trebuchet allows the players to control a catapult like construction that a player can use to barrage an area with trebuchet shots. The shot has multiple purposes; it can be used to damage and as a knock back effect to put enemies in a vulnerable position, or it can be used to destroy the environment.
When the trebuchet is mastered it can become an effective tool that provides players additional paths and positional advantage by tearing down walls or remove barrel that was otherwise used as jumping pads, providing shortcuts, to certain areas.
The trebuchet can be destroyed but has a noticeable amount of health so sending a player to destroy it might give you a strategic disadvantage as that player will be forced away from the battlefield for a fair amount of time.
The trebuchets can also shoot at each other and destroy one and another without much effort. Once a trebuchet has been destroyed a repair kit will be summoned in the base and spawning location of the respective team.
This will force the team, if aspiring to use the trebuchet, to bring this repair kit and repair it using valuable time and man power.
Brief Guide to this map:
- NPC- Trebuchet
- Causes High Damage and knockbacks to enemies (no friendly fire)
- Can Destroy buildings to make new routes available
- When destoryed a Repair Kit spawns and can be used to fix it
- Repair Kit replaces all of your skills while carring it.
Popular Strategies:
- 1man to friendly trebuchet and attacks far point with trebuchet
- 1man to close point, 2 men to Clock Tower, and 1 man to take out enemy trebuchet
- Having the only trebuchet gives you a lot of control on the map and allows you to basically insta-down the enemy team.
Forest of Niflhel
Much like the previously mentioned map, this map consists of three primary objective points that each team must seek out to capture, the Henge, the Keep and the Mine.
Secondary mechanic of this map is two potentially highly influential NPC creatures. Each of these two creatures are positioned in the far top corners of the map.
This map contains far fewer choke points it also provides larger fighting grounds, forcing fights to spread a lot more. It means positioning is even more vital as fights can often be dragged out into these big open fields, leaving the objective points vulnerable for enemy team to ninja cap.
Unlike the Trebuchet, the beasts provide a direct advantage by providing 40 points to the team killing them.
This allows players to strategically direct forces and man power to kill these creatures as an effective way of gaining points. However, the creatures have a rather long spawning time, so merely killing these will not be sufficient for winning a match so it should only be considered an additional benefit.
Neither is it risk free killing these creatures as they are rather powerful they might delay the person killing them causing the team to be outnumbered at the other objectives.
However, delay is not the only risk, currently the points rewarded for killing the creature is rewarded to the team of the player who gets the killing blow.
This gives situations where if a team has been spotted going to the beasts, the other team could take advantage of this and only send out their player momentarily before the beast is dead, to attempt to snatch the killing blow and thus gaining the points to his team instead, with minimal effort.
Brief Guide to this map:
- NPCs-Chieftain Utahein, Svanir
- Spawn time- after 0:30
- Respawn Time-3 minutes
- Grants- 25 points and Buff(+50 to all stats)
Popular Strategies:
- 2 man rush keep. 3 man rush close point with quick transition to respective NPC.
- Keep track of time when NPC dies and try for steal.
Legacy of the Foefire
This, like previously maps, consists of three primary objective points that each team must seek out to capture, Waterfall, Sanctum and Quarry. The secondary mechanic of this map is The Guild Lord, consisting of two melee, two casters and one guild lord NPC.
These are positioned with one in north east and one in the south-eastern corner, for respectively blue and red team.
This map is by far less symmetric map then any of the previous maps. Points and objectives are still symmetric but the accessories vary from different high grounds, different position and shape of these.
Choke points are as consistent here as on other maps but due to the oval shape of the map, it is considerably easier to take another router and without much delay get around an enemy packed choke point.
Like the beasts, the Guild Lord provides a direct advantage by providing 100 points to the team who seeks out to kill him. However, in comparison to the beasts the Guild Lord is much harder to solo and is accompanied by 4 NPC's to assist him in battle.
This makes the Guild Lord very hard to kill for a single player but as players get more experienced a well-balanced build can assassinate him alone.
The guild lord is inside a keep so going for him requires a moderate bit of effort and time as it is required to take down a wall with a noticeable amount of health to gain access to his keep.
Going for the Guild lord has no risk in itself, unlike the beasts the guild lord kill cannot be "snatched" as each team has its own guild lord. However, as the other guild is informed once their keep has been breached it does provide a high risk as the enemy team could easily intervene, and even just one enemy can make the killing of the guild lord nearly impossible.
The guild lord does provide an emergency strategy if a team is being overwhelmed or lost their objectives to go for the kill and possibly secure the last 100 points needed to victory through the guild lord.
Brief Guide to the map:
- NPC Red/Blue Lord, Two Caster, Two Soldier
- Take down the wall first (only direct damage hurts walls) Kill the Lord to get 100 points.
Popular Strategies
- Guild Lord Rush* – 3 Man Rush to Far Point transitioning into a quick Guild Lord Capture
- Main defender goes to close and tries for early cap (if other team 3 rushes returns to base to stop guild kill (if they turn mid then goes mid to help)
- Attacker goes mid to get fast capture and take out the enemy
- Balanced* – 2 man rush to Sanctum and Close Point, 1 man to far point
- Does a great job at countering the Guild Lord Rush and offers a bit more mobility with the 2 at sanctum but at the cost of a quicker offensive.
Raid on the Capricorn
This is a conquest map with three capture points and powerful NPC creatures as the secondary mechanic. Two teams are matched up against each other. The objective is to be the first team to reach 500 points. Points are awarded through holding capture points and kills.
There are three capture points on the map, and when captured, each location grants one point every two seconds. Each player kill grants five points. If neither team reaches 500 points, the team with the most points will be declared the winner after the 15-minute time limit.
Hostile sharks roam the waters of the map, but when a team captures the Ruins point they turn friendly toward them and will attack the opposing team.
There are cannon balls on the ship that can be picked up as bundles. These cannon balls can be thrown at enemies to knock them down or be used to fire the cannon located at the very south of the map.
Brief Guide to the map:
- NPCs- a lot of sharks
- If you control the ruins you control the sharks. You control the Sharks you control the water.
Popular Strategies:
- 1 man rush on Ruin (works best if you keep a set of Krait Runed armor) Approach from behind to pull the least amount of sharks
- Due to the size of the map this person can easily defend both Ruins and Close point by sitting off the corner of the ship.
- Rest of team 4 man assault on Far point
General Map Tips and Strategy
- Have at least 1 condition removal per champ (support has team wide condition removals)
- Stability is more useful than Stun-breaker
- Stun-breaker does not stop break immobilization
Keep the following in mind for combat:
- Getting someone to downed
- Getting the stomp/protecting against the stomp
- Try to time stomp so they die right after 00, 20, 40 (abuse the spawn timer!)
Don't forget to share your own strategies with us in the comments below!


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On Friday 14th October,2011 the above Trust successfully launched its new mobile classroom at the DW Stadium, Wigan.
Since 1994 our community based charity has utilised this facility to visit the 110 Primary Schools in Metropolitan Wigan. The trained Educators involved have taught anti-drug strategies and healthy living techniques. The classroom is equipped with a wide range of modern electronic and audio visual aids which stimulate children's interest and enthusiasm. Close contact is maintained between the centre and schools concerning a variety of educational issues.
The Wigan Trust was initially established by a group of Rotarians representing each of the clubs in the Wigan area namely, Ashton, Astley, Atherton, Hindley, Leigh, Tyldesley, and Wigan. The centre is funded by various grants, fundraising activities, and a levy of £3 per head from each of the pupils who attend. It is anticipated that during the next 12 months the new £60,000 + unit will be visited by more than 10,000 children
Approximately 70 dignitaries, colleagues, Rotarians and guests attended Friday's launch which gave interested parties the opportunity to view the classroom and to liaise with staff. A series of speeches outlining the philosophy of Life Education generally and the workings of the Wigan Trust in particular were given by Martin Price ( Trust Chairman), Andy Gregory ( ex Rugby League International), Sir Ian McCartney( ex M P), Joann Hitchen (Senior Educator) and others. A healthy buffet lunch was then enjoyed by all before dispersal.
In recent years the Wigan Trust has widened its activities. We now involve parents and carers by delivering workshops and programmes. Topics covered include drug prevention, sex and relation education and positive parenting. These courses help parents and carers to gain new skills and confidence so that they are able to discuss these and other difficult issues with their children.
I have attempted to summarise the rationale central to the workings of our organisation. Whilst we are attempting to inculcate a variety of skills and experiences all members of our team deem that," We are hoping to increase the children's confidence and also assisting them to make healthy choices about their future."
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T.K.Rowland,( Tel: 01942 883095)
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For a game that takes a couple of hours it is a marathon effort for us to attend. Firstly Sienna stayed at Granny's place and then James and I parked the car at the train station to get to Roma Street in the city followed by the bus to to GABBA and then we met up with our footy team manager and his family and got to our seats some time before the game commenced.
The game started at 4.40 pm and finished around 7pm ish and then it was back to getting through the crowd of 27,000 people, onto a bus and back to Roma Street station, then back to the car, then to Granny's to collect Sienna and then back home around 8.45 pm. So for us it's about an 8 hr outing however James was thrilled to bits to be there and took great pride in banging the free noise makers and clappers when the Lions scored a try. Luckily for us they won on the night which made the game all the more worth while.
We also got to have our photo taken with the QClash Cup before the game and they emailed it to me and also I got it sent to my phone which was really cool. Here's some photos from afternoon at the footy.


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Yesterday I went to my Go Club that meets on the second floor of an unheated building and we did not put on the air conditioner. It was chilly but not at all uncomfortable with reasonably heavy clothes. Under whatever I wear, I have a long sleeved heattech pullover and that holds in my body heat.
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I just noticed that, because I used a telephoto lens in the top picture in order to frame the content, the Shinkansen tracks look closer when in fact they are farther away. Camera optics do strange things sometimes.
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Compatible religions
Shinto and Buddhism get along well and most people will claim to be adherents of both religions. They each lay claim to different parts of life so they are able to get along without conflict. Many sites are cared for by a monk or priest of the other religion and there are many sites like this one where the same location contains altars for both religions.
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Buddhism and Shinto sharing the same property
I've mentioned the 88 site pilgrimage before, but I still have not obtained a map showing them. They apparently went out of favor before WWII but many of the sites still remain and a cared for daily. Other sites have disappear or are located on private property where they are no longer open to the public. I have been told that the town library has a map showing the locations of all 88 but I have not yet had a chance to check. If they have a map, I will try to get a copy. I would like to walk around and photograph all of the locations as they are today.
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Many shrines are famous for a particular thing that the god might grant. For example, a large number of shrines are famous because students preparing for the college entrance exams leave ema asking that they be accepted at some university. Once the word spreads that students who leave ema have a high acceptance rate, more and more students arrive to leave ema and to greet the god at the altar where they leave a small offering of money. It is the thought that counts, not so much the amount.
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Kasuga Shrine
Kasuga is a very common place name throughout Japan. There was a Kasuga nearby when I lived in Sendai at the opposite end of Japan. The kanji, Chinese characters, used for the name mean 'spring' and 'day', but the pronunciation is not the same as it would be if one were talking about "a spring day in May", for example.
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In 2016, I wrote about the grave dangers facing Mexico's vaquita marina, the world's smallest porpoise. At the time, Mexican government scientists estimated the animals faced imminent extinction within five years — and possibly by 2018 — if increased protections weren't made.
There were an estimated 60 vaquitas, also known as the Gulf of California harbor porpoise, left in the wild at that time, but this number is now estimated at closer to 30, based on an estimate garnered by monitoring their echolocation clicks.1
The animals only live in the northern end of the Gulf of California, typically alone or in groups of up to three. They're shy and rarely seen, and now researchers are proposing keeping some in captivity to prevent them from disappearing entirely.
Last-Ditch Attempt to Save Vaquitas: Keep Them in Captivity
Advisers to the Mexican government have proposed an emergency action to save the species: capturing several vaquitas and keeping them in a captive sea pen until their environmental risks can be reduced.
The plan includes training U.S. Navy dolphins to locate the vaquitas, which would then be kept until, hopefully, the vaquitas' population stabilized, via captive breeding and conservation efforts, and they could be returned to the wild.
"Even in the best of scenarios, breeding in captivity is unlikely to restore the population. A female vaquita gives birth to one calf every two years on average," The New York Times noted.2
In addition, there are many unknown factors and risks involved, such as whether the dolphins would be able to find the vaquitas and, if so, how they would fare in a captive environment.
"If we continue on the path we're on, we'll have no vaquitas in two years," Barbara Taylor, a marine mammal expert at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told the Times. "If you get a negative result in any one of these steps [to keeping vaquitas in captivity], it's basically game over."3
If the plan moves ahead, it would be the first time such an effort was undertaken for a marine mammal, but other forms of conservation management are underway for other endangered species, like the California condor.
In a sad example of what can happen if scientists wait too long to intervene, in Australia conservationists spent months planning and gaining permissions for a captive-breeding program for the critically endangered Bramble Cay melomys, small mouse-like rodents known to live only on an approximately 9-acre low-lying island, Bramble Cay, in Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Unfortunately, by the time the scientists arrived there to try to save the species, no signs of the rodents remained, and they were declared extinct in early 2017.
What's Causing Vaquitas to Vanish?
Illegal gillnetting for a critically endangered fish, the totoaba, is responsible for the rapid decline in vaquita populations. Both fishing for totoaba and the use of gillnets are currently illegal, but the fish are sought for their swim bladder, which are dried and sold illegally on the black market in China, nonetheless.
One pound of tortoaba swim bladder can bring a fisherman about $4,000, which is about half a year's income for a typical fisherman in the area.4 The use of gillnets, which are vertical nets designed to catch fish by their gills, is incredibly problematic, as it's estimated that 1 out of 5 vaquitas get caught in the nets and drown.5
According to data from the Mexican government's National Ecology and Climate Change Institute (INECC), illegal totoaba fishing has killed off 90 percent of the vaquita population since 2011.6
In May 2015, a two-year ban on gillnets was put into place by the Mexican government, and the vaquita protection area was increased 10-fold to encompass 5,000 square miles.
The Mexican government is also compensating local fishing communities for lost income, and the Mexican Navy is in place to enforce the gillnet ban. However, environmental groups are concerned the ban is not enough to prevent vaquitas' extinction.
"We see illegal activity almost every day," Oona Layolle, the leader of the Sea Shepherd campaign patrolling the area, told the Times.7
The International Committee for the Recovery of the Vaquita (CIRVA) has called for stronger protections, including a permanent ban on gillnets, to protect the species from extinction and help their recovery, but even if a ban is put in place, it must be enforced to make a difference.
As the Times reported, "Despite a promise last year by President Enrique Peña Nieto, the government has yet to act on the gillnet ban. Without that, warn conservationists, there is no way to begin to save the vaquita."8
Vaquitas Were Just Discovered in 1958
It would be tragic for vaquitas to disappear from the Earth. There's so much left to be understood about these charismatic creatures, which were only discovered in 1958.
The World Wildlife Fund has also called on governments to take urgent action to save them upon news that their population declined by 50 percent in the last year alone:9
"The only way to save the vaquita from extinction is if the Mexican government bans all fisheries within vaquita habitat. Such a ban must be fully carried out by law enforcement. And economic alternatives must be found for fishing communities so they may have more sustainable livelihoods.
Other governments must also do their part. The U.S. needs to immediately stop transborder shipments of totoaba products. China should end to the illegal transport and sale of totoaba products. All three governments must take action immediately."
As the current most endangered cetacean in the world, the fear is that the species may soon follow the fate of the Chinese river dolphin, or baiji, which were declared extinct in 2006; human activities, including heavy ship traffic, overfishing, dam-building and environmental degradation were largely blamed for the dolphins' tragic demise.10


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307 movies later (an above average lot for me), my year is complete. It's now time to put a nice little bow on 2017, ladies and gentlemen! New Year's Eve is only two short days away, but before that party commences, today will be a festivity of sorts. Yes, it's time to reveal my picks for the year's best films and performances. From early year releases that held on all the way to a few late breaking players, my lists have a whole range of titles found within. The year has been another volatile one, both in terms of world events and also when it comes to cinema. 2016 was the year where things kind of got nuts politically and with celebrity deaths, and 2017 continued that troubling trend, but it was also the year wear some truly incredible movies came out. Plenty of people will continue to focus on the former.
"The Final Year" Director Greg Barker and star/Ambassador Samantha Power "Each individual (watching "The Final Year") seems to have a different ratio of depressed-nostalgic on the one hand and inspired-activated on the other " former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Ambassador Power said at a screening of the much-anticipated doc at Neuehouse on Monday night. The doc covers President Obama's foreign policy team's globe-trotting race to the finish of their administration, mainly before the shock election result
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That was actually pretty easy to follow, considering neither he nor his crew had the clearance to be in the room when classified information was being discussed.
"The rules were actually pretty straightforward," Barker said at a Q&A following a screening of his film at the International Documentary Association's annual screening series. "The rules were you can't show classified material, but it's not really a problem because they're not allowed to — none of us have security clearance, so they can't really bring it into a room…it was never really an issue. And that was basically it, because they knew it had to feel authentic."
For "The Final Year," Barker followed Secretary of State John Kerry, Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power, and Deputy National Security advisor/senior staffer Ben Rhodes beginning in September 2015 as they embarked on their final year of work for President Obama (who also appears frequently throughout the film). And yes — most of the people involved, including Kerry, Power, Rhodes, and Obama himself, have seen the film.
In fact, Power and Rhodes were present when "The Final Year" debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Barker said the crowd's reaction was very emotional to watch.
"They have not spoken much publicly, so seeing the reaction when they came out afterwards was just incredibly emotional, very emotional," he said. "So I think it's very gratifying for them to see it with a public audience in particular."
The film would play very differently if Hillary Clinton had been elected president instead of Donald Trump, but the fact that much of the work the team completes during the final year of their tenure would wind up undone a year later adds another layer to the film. There's what audiences see play out in the film, and there's what they know will play out a year later.
"I've never made a film that plays like this plays. It seems to me like there's two narratives going on. There's the narrative of the film, and then every week there's a new scene that resonates in a different way for me," he says, adding, "It speaks to the moment that we're living in."


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Shawnee Planning Commission gives green light for Westbrooke rezoning
November 6, 2017
The Westbrooke Green mixed use project, featuring retail, restaurants and luxury apartments, is one step closer to being a reality for Shawnee.
At its meeting Monday evening, the Planning Commission unanimously approved rezoning for the project and a preliminary development plan.
It approved rezoning from commercial neighborhood to residential high-rise; and rezoning from commercial neighborhood to planned unit development office-commercial.
The next step will be for the city council to approve the rezoning and site plan at a later meeting.
The $113 million project is set to replace the deteriorating Westbrooke Village Shopping Center on the northeast corner of 75th Street and Quivira Road.
It calls for 530 luxury residential units in four-to-five story apartment buildings, along with a parking structure.
The residential component will feature a variety of high-class amenities, such as a large pool, outdoor seating with a fire pit, a state-of-the-art fitness center and a media center, among other possibilities.
There will be 11 retail and restaurant buildings totaling around 111,000 square feet. Those buildings will include a grocery store, a coffee shop with a drive-thru and two other restaurants with drive-thrus.
Many of the restaurants are expected to face a large community green space, which will feature a small amphitheater and a clock tower.
The project will feature a warm contemporary aesthetic.
It also calls for a prominent landscaping design, which will beautify the property and act as an additional buffer for the surrounding single-family homes.
A few residents brought up their concerns during the public hearing portion of the meeting.
Shawnee resident John Coulter, who lives near the property, told the planning commission he was uncomfortable with the developer receiving residential high-rise rezoning.
He wondered if it meant the developer could go beyond five stories on that site in the future.
Shawnee Deputy Planning Director Doug Allmon assured Coulter that would not be the case.
A stipulation was put into place that if the development team wanted to deviate from the height, it would have to request rezoning again.
Allmon added he didn't feel city staff would be comfortable going any higher in building height at that location.
Shawnee resident Leo Long, who also lives near the property, said he was concerned about noise coming from the proposed community courtyard.
"When I hear amphitheater, I am a little concerned," he said. "I am wondering about decibel range. How noisy will it be?"
Allmon replied that the amphitheater will meet the city's noise standards and special use permit standards.
Many of the commissioners expressed how much they liked the project.
"I understand people's concern of the unknown but good grief, this is a blighted depressed area and this is a transforming project for Shawnee," said Commissioner Les Smith. "The economic impact will be astounding. These new mixed use developments increase the value of the single-family around it because everyone wants to be there, because everyone wants to live in these apartments."
He pointed out that he was aware there was concern among residents about the residential component, but also pointed out the project needed the new rooftops to bring the retail and residential aspects.
"There are communities in this region who would do anything for projects like this because it is a game-changer," he said. "I don't see any downsides. I think for the governing body to even take a second look at this would be a mistake. I think it should be approved. It will benefit everyone here."
Commissioner Randy Braley agreed.
"I've been wanting to see a project like this come before the city," he said. "I've been recently photographing Lenexa's City Center and seeing people enjoy that and the smiles on their faces and the events they have. I want that for our city and I think this is where it's going to take place. I'm excited about this project."
Chairman Dennis Busby said while it wasn't a perfect project, it was a good one.
And Commissioner Kathy Peterson said she was impressed with how the developers addressed stormwater.
Capping off the commission's comments was Les Smith, who added he appreciated the developer was investing more than $100 million into the community and he was going to hold the development team to all the promises they were making.
The Westbrooke Green project team is a joint venture between Mission Peak Capital and Extell Development Company. It also includes attorney John Petersen, Polsinelli; engineer Brad Sonner, Olsson Associates and architects Clint Evans and Tim Homburg, NSPJ Architects.
The development team is seeking $25 million in financial incentives from the city of Shawnee, which is 23 percent of the project's total cost.
They include $19.7 in TIF financing and $5.6 million from a 1.5 percent Community Improvement District.
The city council will consider those incentives at a public hearing held at 7 p.m. on Monday at Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Drive.
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Paraty remais one of the country's major tourist attraction with its cobblestone streets, antique lamps and 19th century homes.
Declared a historical monument by Unesco, Paraty is a small colonial town, surrounded by forested hills.
Paraty was originally inhabited by the Guianas Indians, but in the early part of the 16th century the Portuguese started to settle here. During the years that followed, with the discovery of the gold in Minas Gerais, it gradually became a busy, important port; miners and supplies disembarked for the gold mines and gold was shipped to Europe. As a result, the small town prospered and many of the churches that can still be seen today were built at this time. There was so much wealth in Paraty that in 1711 captain Francisco do Amaral Gurgel sailed from Paraty to save Rio de Janeiro from a threatened French siege by handing over a ransom of 1000 crates of sugar, 200 head of cattle and 610,000 gold cruzados.
However, the town´s glory was short-lived as, in the 1720s, a new road was built from Rio to Minas Gerais and thus cut Paraty off the route. It was only in the 19th century that the local economy revived with the coffee boom and today the tourist industry keeps the economy thriving.
There is a small airport in Paraty, but most people usually go by bus or car from Rio or Sao Paulo. To get there from Rio, it is about a three and half hour journey along the beautiful coast. The journey from Sao Paulo takes about five and a half hours by car, but for busy executives small charter flights from Sao Paulo can be arranged.
The climate here is very similar to Rio. During the summer months (December - March) it can be very hot and the rains are most frequent in November, January and May.
Casual dress during the day is fine and something casual, but smart, is appropriate for going out in the evening to the many bars or restaurants.
The many small boutiques of Paraty, which have a wide range of souvenirs, usually open from 10am until 10pm.
Banks are open 10am - 4pm.
You probably won't need a taxi in Paraty as, in the colonial part of the town, everywhere is easily accessible on foot. To get to the beaches you are more likely to choose for a boat trip or you can rent one of the small motorboats at the port. However, should you require a taxi, you can ask the reception to call one of the small taxi companies.
The Santa Casa Hospital in Paraty should provide good medical assistance in case of emergency. Ask at the hotel reception for a list of recommended doctors.
* Merlin o Mago XXX $$$ - Rua do Comercio, 376 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-2157; 19h/1h; Closed Wed. Variety.
The german Hado Steinbrechter, ex-critics for gastronomy expert in his own country, prepares dishes like fish fillet or squid in sauce and white wine, shrimps in butter, flambeed in cognac.
* Hiltinho XXX $$$ - Rua Mal. Deodoro, 233 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-1432; cc: all; 12h/24h. Seafood.
Fresh seafood and delicious sauces, Fish soup with Banana, shrimps gratines served with melon.
* Le Gite d' Indaiatiba XXX $$$ - 15 km outside Paraty, on route BR101 (km 172); 11h/21h. French.
Located in the Bocaina National Park, access is difficult and badly indicated. But the view and the menus of French Chef Olivier de Corta make it worthwhile: Beef Bourguingnone, Seabass in sweet and sour sauce with mango and ginger, shrimps flambeed in wine, herbs and lime sauce.
* Punto Divino XXX $$ - Rua Mal. Deodoro, 129 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-1348; cc: D, Mc, V, 19h/1h. closed Tue. Italian.
Traditional cuisine where you can feel that the owners and chef are Italians.
* Refugio XXX $$ - Pca da Bandeira - (Historical Centre); cc: D, Mc, V, 11h/23h. Variety.
* Banana da Terra XX $$ - Rua Dr. Samul Costa 198 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-1503; cc: V, 12h/24h. closed wed. Seafood.
* Abel XX $ - Rua do Comercio, 40 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-1420; cc: all; 11h/24h. Seafood.
* Dona Ondina XX $$ - Sea shore; Rua do Comercio, 40 (Historical Centre), tel. 371-1584; 11h/23h. Closed mon. Seafood.
Night Life
In Paraty, Rua do Comercio and Rua da Lapa are popular hangouts. There are a wide variety of atmospheric bars, with bands that play music to suit all tastes. Just wander the streets and you'll hear some music outside the restaurants by the canal or inside one of the many bars in the colonial district.
The international airport in Rio de Janeiro (GIG) is situated 120km from Portobelo Hotel, 140km from Club Med and 170km from Novo Frade Hotel. Due to distances, a special guide service may appear expensive, but the smooth, relaxing service saves a lot of time and is most certainly worth the extra cost. Transfer takes about 3 hours to Angra, less to some of the hotels along the Green Coast. With guides giving an informative commentary it is a very pleasant trip.
For those who choose not to make use of this important service, other transport is available. From the airport, take the air-conditioned bus or taxi to the bus terminal from where buses leave regularly for the Green Coast. We recommend this option only if a guide accompanies you to the bus terminal.
Angra dos Reis is a charming seaside town which makes an excellent base for visiting the islands around. It is also a great choice for those who like sailing.
Ilha Grande is a splendorous island with 193km square of beauty and 106 beaches, waterfalls and mountains. The old jail house of "Dois Rios" (Two Rivers) allowed the tourist exploitation to be slow and controlled, keeping nature untouched. Back that time when the jail house was still working we could usually hear that an outcast had ran away and was probably looking for a boat to help him escape to the continent. As the jail house was extinguished the number of tourists grew and with it a structure of inns, and bars to provide comfort. Of course since then we have being very careful with the island natural resources. The Abraão Village Main urban nucleons full of inns, restaurants, bars and handcraft shops. There are walking tracks through the forest that lead to the beaches, water falls, and historical monuments like the aqueduct and the old leprosarium of the Black Beach. The most famous beach is Lopes Mendes, the first one on the south extreme facing the open sea. Good for sports like surfing and windsurfing. Still on the south extreme there is the South Beach a biological reserve created during the seventies when the island became a Federal Park.
After the Brazilian coast was officially discovered by the Portuguese navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500, the Portuguese Crown sent to Brazil a naval fleet composed by three ships to draw a map and exploit the new discovered continent. The colonizers that were already impressed by the beauty of The Guanabara Bay got even more impressed afterwards. The naval fleet commanded by the Portuguese navigator Gaspar de Lemos got at the Long Island (Ilha Grande) in January 6th 1502. It was "Kings' Day" (Dia de Reis) and because of this special date the place was named "Kings' Creek" (Angra dos Reis). The constant rain and the air always hot and humid of the summer were decisive to make them stay in Angra a special moment. One of the members of the naval fleet wrote to Portugal: "Sometimes I felt the ecstasy of the flowers and trees' perfume so strong that I thought I had found paradise. And what I will say of the great number of birds, full of colors and their tunes, how many and how beautiful? I won't say more because I know you will never believe me."
The primitive village was raised by the aboriginal people, slaves and explorers sent by the Portuguese Crown. The local activities were mainly related to fishing, hunting and subsistence agriculture. In that time Ilha Grande, an immense island which is nowadays one of our most famous tourist points, abounded in wood and provided perfect places for ship-building. It used to be called "Ipaum-Guaçu" by Tamoios and Tupinambás, its original inhabitants.


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I've been a Hilton Diamond Member for many years and spent thousands of dollars at their hotels. And yet, this little "Guest of the Day" certificate and mug of treats made me feel like I really mattered to this Hilton property in North Carolina. Your patients probably won't remember your clinical credentials. What they will remember are the "little things" that you and your team do, before, during and after their visit to the practice. I'm amazed at how many practices I visit that don't consistently do the following three things:
1. Have the doctor place a brief introductory call to each new patient two days before their first visit.
2. Send a handwritten thank-you card to every new patient after their first appointment.
3. Nominate and contact a "patient-of-the-week" just to thank them for being a patient.
Remember, your patients want to know that they matter to your practice. Clinicians are sometimes more inclined to write a "big marketing check" before they look within at the little things they could do to stimulate new patient flow and increase patient retention. Start practicing these three simple things and watch the difference it can make in your practice.


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Stories of violence and abuse towards Teesside's firefighters are absolutely appalling. A tough crackdown on the culprits is now set to see these yobs hauled through the courts and brought to book.
We need to put a stop, once and for all, to this outrageous behaviour.
It's disgraceful that our emergency teams face such abuse.
Every day firefighters protect lives and property with courage and commitment.
It's disgusting that as they do so they come under attack from an idiotic element of the very community they so devotedly serve.
When it comes to this kind of behaviour there can be only one response: zero tolerance.
For more on this story, click here
Plans to bring in mixed aged tutor groups at Nunthorpe School sparked a storm of protest by pupils earlier this week.
But today we see quite clearly the positive results such a scheme can have.
At Redcar Community College four years of vertical tutoring has helped tackle bullying, boost attendance and create an improved atmosphere.
The issue has clearly prompted mixed opinion at Nunthorpe.
But by taking a closer look at how the scheme can work in real life offers a great insight into what can be achieved.
Perhaps pupils in Redcar could share their experiences face to face with children in Nunthorpe to give a better understanding of the system.


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Member Blogs > Journey of a BooksellerPrincess DisGrace: A Royal Disaster by Lou Kuenzler
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Grace is sent to the Princess Academy by her father, the King of a very small province on the edges of civilization. She makes an awkward appearance at the boat dock by rolling in after she tripped. She's wearing a Yak coat and looks like a monster. No, it's just Grace...
Random House Books for Young Readers and Edelweiss gave me the opportunity to read this book for review (thank you). It will be published June 21st.
Grace reminded me of me. I was a tom boy and always got in trouble for not acting lady-like. I liked to hang upside down one on the monkey bars. Since I refused to stop, they made me wear shorts under my skirt instead of nice white panties. I was also required to stop climbing over the chain link fence to get foul balls. And it was all because I was born a girl.
Grace doesn't have an invitation to the academy, doesn't have the required clothing and can't even curtsy right. Her cousin has all that down and thinks she's God's gift to the academy. She hates Grace.
The first test is whether she can attract a unicorn. Everyone easily gets one but it looks like Grace is out of luck. Then a scruffy unicorn with longer hair shows up and adopts Grace. They're two of a kind: A bit unkept and improper, but they both know how to have fun.
When her cousin is picked to be the golden princess for the tournament, no one is surprised. But she goes to far by slapping another girl and lying about it, so she loses her roll. The head of the school then assigns that honor to Grace which just inflames the cousin.
Poor Grace is doing the best she can but things don't work like they should. At least she doesn't think so. It actually all turns out like it should and her papa, the King, is very very proud of her. So is the school and her unicorn.
This was a fun tale to read. I'm ready to read the next book already. Princess Grace is a kick!


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VISION SB-800P TV Sound Bar has been designed to enhance any interactive flat-panel display or TV's sound and the Vision SB800P sound bar can also be fitted discretely and securely to a wall or under the TV / flat-panel with the included wall and TV brackets the SB800P is not only simple to install but sound great too!
Mobile AudioIf users need to be able to move their interactive flat panel screen between rooms the VISION SB-800P soundbar is the perfect choice. The soundbar SB-800P can be sat on a shelf, fixed direct to the wall under the flat panel or you can attach it direct to the screen using the included brackets which utilise the same fixing points the screen wall mount bracket.
4-WayTwo 3.5″ woofers are complemented by two tweeters. The VISION SB-800P has an integrated crossover circuit that splits the frequency spectrum across four drivers to maximize efficiency.
Volume ControlThe volume dial on the VISION SB-800P is positioned underneath the loudspeaker. Turning anti-clockwise turns power off. Note: no remote control is included.
Wall BracketIf the flat-panel is wall mounted then a wall bracket is included which fixes the VISION SB-800P soundbar close to the wall.
Hanging BracketsA set of 700 mm (27.6″) brackets is also included which can be used to hang the VISION SB-800P soundbar under the flat panel.
Speaker-Level InputAs well as being able to connect any line-level device to the Vision SB-800P – like your phone – you can also opt to bypass the internal amplifier and use the soundbar as passive speakers. Some flat panels have an amplifier inside, so this approach allows you to use your existing TV or flat-panels remote to adjust volume.
ABS ChassisHeavy-weight plastic material is used for the chassis, allowing a beautiful curved chassis and a rigid acoustic chamber for low-distortion sound.
Two Summed Line-level InputsThe rear input panel of the VISION SB-800P offers 3.5mm stereo mini-jack plus 2-phono (RCA) line-level inputs which are combined at the input stage meaning there is no input selection switch. When both inputs are used it is especially important that all source and display devices in the system are powered from the same mains power source, otherwise earth hums will occur.
2 x Wall brackets2 x 700mm mounting strips – to hang soundbar beneath flat panel.Note: no input cables are included
POWER SUPPLY: 100-240v 50/60Hz AC External Power Supply – 18 volt / 1 ampTransformer integrated into plug. Includes interchangeable plugs: UK/EU/US/AU. DC tail length: 4m.Transformer dimensions: 75 x 38 x 50mm / 3″ x 1.5″ x 2″ (tall x wide x deep) including prongs
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PACKAGED DIMENSIONS: 870 x 92 x 135 mm / 34″ x 3.6 ″ x 5.3″
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2 kg / 4.4 lb
PACKAGED WEIGHT: 2.7 kg /5.9 lb
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COLOUR: Black
TECHNICAL DETAILS:Amplifier Output: 2 x 15w watts (RMS)Woofer: 2 x 3.5″Tweeter: 2 x 0.5″Input 1: Minijack (3.5mm)Input 2: 2-Phono (RCA) (inputs are summed)Speaker Input (from flat panel if it has internal amplifier): Removable Phoenix typeOutput Impedance: 8 ohmsSensitivity: 88dB (1w/1m)Frequency response: 120Hz-20kHz
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Driving while texting is one of the leading causes of accidents in the U.S., resulting in damages that often require an auto insurance claim. Distracted driving over the past several years has routinely been among the most common causes of highway fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Yet despite the public service announcements and litany of studies pointing to the fact that texting and driving is extremely dangerous, a substantial percentage of Americans continue to do it, even though they're aware of the risks involved, based on the results of a new poll commissioned by AT&T.
In a study performed by David Greenfield, Ph.D., founder of the Center for Internet Technology Addiction and assistant clinical professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, an increasing percentage of Americans are showing signs of compulsive mobile device use. In a recent poll, for example, approximately 75 percent of respondents admitted to glancing once or twice at their phones while driving.
Greenfield pointed out that the reason why this is the case is because of how the brain works in reaction to things that are pleasurable.
"Approximately 75 percent of respondents to a new poll admit to glancing once or twice at their phones while driving."
"We compulsively check our phones because every time we get an update through text, email or social media, we experience an elevation of dopamine, which is a neurochemical in the brain that makes us feel happy," said Greenfield. "If that desire for a dopamine fix leads us to check our phones while we're driving, a simple text can turn deadly."
Distracted drivers often rationalize
He added that while 90 percent of Americans know that texting and driving is a dangerous behavior, based on his analysis, far too many people brush off this concern by rationalizing their behavior, telling themselves they'll only look at their phone this one time or when they're stopped at intersections. Despite what people may believe, however, multitasking in a manner that allows motorists to keep their foremost attention on the road is impossible, as many objective studies have confirmed.
As for why motorists check their devices as often as they do, some of the most common justifications included being worried about missing out on something important, being convinced that the quality of their driving hasn't been adversely affected by their behavior, and feeling a sense of satisfaction that responding to a text message brings, the study found.
To help prevent motorists from succumbing to the urge to text behind the wheel, AT&T offers a free app that consumers can download on to their mobile device. Once users enable it on their smartphones, it silences incoming text message alerts. Additionally, should a motorist receive a text message while they're driving, the sender is informed of the fact that they're driving via an automated messaging system.
NTSB wants universal ban on texting and driving
Washington was the first state to ban texting while driving, doing so in 2007. Since then, 46 states have followed suit. Several trade groups and government bodies, however, have called for a countrywide ban, including the National Transportation Safety Board.
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the greatest risk for an accident among 16- to 19-year-olds. Each year, more than 3,300 motorists were killed on America's roadways as a result of distracted driving, according to NHTSA statistics.


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The Edgewater Riverfest starts tomorrow! Kennedy Park will feature entertainment and carnival rides from 6pm-10pm. Then on Saturday vendors will be along riverside drive between Menard May and Kennedy Park.
There will be gourmet food trucks, entertainment, kayak and paddleboarding, along with all kinds of local businesses and activities. Get a complete schedule of events on their website.


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text: Spanning over a decade from the early 1950s through to the mid-60s, "Novitiate" is about a young girl's first experience with love. In this case, her first love is God. Raised by a non-religious, single mother in rural Tennessee, a scholarship to Catholic school soon finds Cathleen (Margaret Qualley) drawn into all the mystery and romanticism of a life devoted to the worship and servitude of God. With the dawn of the Vatican II era, radical changes in the Church are threating the course of nuns' lives. Cathleen finds herself struggling with issues of faith, sexuality, and the changing administration. She finds her faith repeatedly confronted and challenged by the harsh, often inhumane realities of being a servant of God. --Mongrel Media


text: Child Care Finding Quality Care Finding Child Care When You Don't Work 9 to 5 Child Care Solutions Are Not Keeping up With Changing Workforce Hours By Robin McClure Updated August 22, 2018 Pin Flip Email Print Scott Quinn Photography/Getty Images More in Child Care Finding Quality Care Affording Care Daycare Centers Babysitters and Nannies It's hard enough to find quality childcare when you work traditional weekday hours. But what happens when you have rotating shifts, require overtime, work evening hours or have to go out of town? According to a 2014 survey by the National Study of Employers, there is a decline in the management of companies awarding flexible work arrangements.Alternative childcare is on the rise, but mostly in larger communities, and the cost isn't cheap. Options such as drop-in child care can help a parent who has a "must attend" meeting, but these options don't address late night shifts or business travel. In-home providers can also be hired, but many families don't want or can't afford to have a nanny, au pair, or even hourly babysitting in their home. It is a dilemma that is causing economic strain and emotional stress within families. Problems in finding quality child care when working nontraditional hours aren't limited to parents who need to work more hours. Parents who opt to have one family member work part-time, for example, may find that childcare is either more expensive (offsetting the value of part-time work) or is unreliable in that many daycare centers can't guarantee their child a spot on a part-time or on-call basis. To be fair, daycare centers are working on tight child-adult ratios and a child enrolled full-time provides a better profit and more stability than one who is only there on occasion. Seek Out a College Student Since most students take their courses in the morning or even stack them into either a Monday-Wednesday-Friday or a Tuesday-Thursday schedule, it's possible to find a caring individual who can watch your kids in your home when not in school. While the hours may change slightly by semester, you can have consistent care that is reliable. Most colleges even have job boards where you can advertise the days needed and rate you're willing to pay. Create a Nanny Share Nanny shares or splits are great cost-saving options. If you need a nanny for certain hours and another family needs one for different hours, pool your efforts and time to create a win-win situation. A nanny may get paid slightly more for the dual role (two sets of kids, even at different times, still requires more effort), but both families will benefit. Just remember that you can't encroach on the other family's time. A possible downside is when one of you loves your nanny or schedule and the other doesn't, so the best arrangements are with good friends who similar expectations. Contact a nanny agency for a good starting point. Ask Your Daycare For References Just because a traditional family provider or daycare operator doesn't offer extended hours doesn't mean they don't know one who will. Ask around for recommendations. Consider asking a provider/center you are already familiar with if they'll consider adding one evening each month or occasional weekend work. You may find providers have ideas or solutions you had never considered. Ask Your Employer For Child Care Assistance If your boss is asking you to take a business trip or work extra hours, be upfront in explaining your dilemma and ask about employee child care assistance. Maybe they will offer to pay for extra time or help to negotiate a great rate that you might not otherwise have received. Some employers offer "family stipends" to help out with business travel or extended hours. A growing number of employers are even creating their own corporate daycare to help parents in similar situations where nontraditional care may be needed. Offer a Babysitter Some Perks If you're only needing a responsible babysitter to safely watch your child but don't require all the other needs such as enrichment or pre-school prep, then offer some perks to make a variable schedule worthwhile. Having time for homework, convenience dinners already prepared, or even free movie rentals can entice a qualified teen. Sometimes, your biggest need is having someone transport your child to lessons or soccer after school and staying at practice. That gives a babysitter free time during practice times, and you can sweeten the offer by paying for gas and offering a free oil change or car wash on occasion. Use a Babysitter Swap or Co-op A babysitter swap or coop is a great and reliable way to get someone to watch your kid for free. Perhaps you can swap care with a friend or neighbor on that night and in an exchange offer to keep her kids on Fridays for a kid-free date night! No money is actually exchanged, and both families benefit. Find a Co-working Space For parents who don't work 9am-5pm, co-working spaces with childcare offer the benefits of a community work environment, where parents can sit with like-minded adults engaging in work, while also getting the benefit of high-quality childcare. Try Drop-in Child Care While hourly rates at these places tend to be higher, a confirmed customer on a set schedule may mean they are willing to lower rates. Some families who are consistent users of such facilities say that they end up getting as good of a deal by setting up a monthly schedule based on work requirements. Use Family Members as Babysitters Many families ask their parents or relatives to lend a hand in child care. Most are all-too-happy to do so. Just be careful to not overburden them or become too critical of the free help! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Email Address Sign Up There was an error. Please try again. Thank you, , for signing up. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Matos, Kenneth, and Ellen Galinsky (2014). National study of employers. New York, NY: Families and Work Institute. Continue Reading


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The right of an individual to bequeath his property at death to designated persons existed throughout the Middle Ages. This right, however, like the right of private property, was subject to certain regulations and restrictions of a customary and legal sort. Among the barbarians egalitarian inheritance seems to have been the rule, but in feudal times primogeniture and entail became common, though not universal. These latter two practices were regarded as necessary for the descent of a fief intact in a given family. Occasionally the youngest instead of the oldest son inherited. Inheritance of property was subject to the exaction of heriot and relief, exactions which were sometimes burdensome. The holdings of a villein might also revert to the lord in case the former died without direct heirs under his roof. For materials on taxes, dues, and fees relating to inheritance, consult especially documents contained in Part VI.
The inheritance of land under the barbarians would mean the inheritance of allodial land (freehold land), and in addition there was inheritance of movables. Among some, women could inherit land equally with men, and in most cases all the children shared in the division of paternal property, even the illegitimate children being included; but the Salic Law says that women may not succeed to land. These laws were mainly codified or amended after the invasions, and represent a fairly settled state of affairs in Western Europe.
Source: M. G. H., Legum, Tome V, p. 240, R. Sohm, Ed. ( Hanover, 1875-1889). -- About A.D. 450.