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Why Rostov? Though the city has a reputation as a center of organized crime, its economy is no more blighted than the rest of Russia’s, and its per-capita murder rate is actually below the national average. ““The people here are no less God-fearing than anywhere else,’’ says Father Ambrosy of the local Orthodox cathedral. ““Why Satan chooses so many of his servants here is not for us to know.’’ Some locals blame the evil influence on 18th-century colonizers–runaway serfs later known as Cossacks–who desecrated ancient Scythian burial mounds....

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists his team will use Monday’s derby to show they are still Manchester United’s equals even though the Premier League title is destined for Old Trafford. With United 15 points clear of second-placed City, Mancini has been forced to concede his side’s reign as champions is all but over. Yet there is still plenty to play for at Old Trafford, with United looking to move closer to confirming their title triumph and City desperate to inflict a bloody nose on their bitter rivals....

One of the longest running franchises in PC gaming, the Civilization series has strictly focused on the growth and development of humanity on our home planet Earth. Civilization: Beyond Earth looks beyond the horizon however, expanding on the technology victory of Civilization V, colonizing a new planet in a distant star system. While Firaxis Games did create the popular fan-favorite Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri in the late ’90s, it is not strictly a Civilization game....

In the years to come, Elden Ring’s cultural influence on 2022 may even be remembered in the real-world items owned by fans of the game. This will include the fan-made replicas of items from Elden Ring, but also from tokens of advancement in a player’s real-life, which happened to coincided with their enjoyment of Elden Ring. RELATED: Dedicated Elden Ring Player Brings Game on Boat One such player who will have an Elden Ring themed memento from 2022 is Reddit user telwryn, who has shared a picture of their graduation cap which has been decorated in the style of the runes that make up Elden Ring’s logo and give the game its name....

Clattenburg confirmed in February that he was leaving his role as a Premier League referee to become head of refereeing for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The 42-year-old made his Premier League debut in 2004, and says a January 2017 match between Manchester United and Stoke City was the game that convinced him to depart. The game, in which Wayne Rooney broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time scoring record for Manchester United, ended in a 1-1 draw, and Mourinho felt his team deserved more....

Chrome OS 92 Stable offers eSim support and improved video calling, among a bunch of other cool features. Google Meet will be pre-installed on all Chromebooks, so it will be simple to start the app and jump on a video call right from the launcher. I recently took a look at how the latest Chrome update offers a bunch of useful features that could help you get things done faster, as well as some fun extras....

Some speakers are “smart,” and connect to the internet directly and wirelessly in order to stream audio and music content. Older speakers, of course, aren’t so smart and need some help. That’s where the Chromecast Audio comes into play. So, if you have traditional (older) speakers, but want to be able to wirelessly play audio programming and music that’s streamed from your Internet-connected smartphone, tablet, or computer, simply connect a Chromecast Audio device to the speaker(s)....

Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU), also known as chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), is the medical term for long-term hives when the cause of hives is unknown. Learn about chronic urticaria, its symptoms, causes, and how to prevent it. Symptoms Chronic urticaria symptoms consist of red, itchy welts on the skin, sometimes accompanied by swelling or pain. Symptoms are considered chronic even if they come and go, so long as they are present for at least six weeks....

And so, an era ends. The liberal reform movement that supplanted the colorful, corrupt ethnic machines in the 1950s and 1960s has run its course. The money no longer exists to fund the large centralized bureaucracies, the plush union contracts, the speculative and overly optimistic social programs. For the past 30 years, New York-to take the most egregious example-has spent too much of its resources “trying to do the things a city can’t do,” says Harvard sociologist Nathan Glazer, while it neglected “the things a city can do…When you have a $31 billion budget and can’t clean the streets, something’s wrong....

Manchester City withstood a valiant fightback from Chelsea to win a gripping FA Cup semi-final 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday and knock the holders out of the competition. Goals in each half from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero put City in control, but Chelsea replied through Demba Ba, only for Roberto Mancini’s men to resist the holders’ desperate search for an equaliser. Fifteen points behind Manchester United in the Premier League, City seem destined to relinquish their league crown, but they will be strong favourites to defeat Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup final on May 11 and reclaim the trophy they won in 2011....

RELATED: Civilization 6: How To Use The Industry Tile Improvement As with many of the decisions that arise during a game of Civilization 6, the best way to proceed with this one may not always be immediately obvious, and this guide looks to detail what players should be thinking about during their conquests. Updated on January 1st, 2021 by Hodey Johns: Although winning a fight for a city should feel like a well-earned victory, such a victory can turn sour when making the wrong decision....

One of the central focuses of these free updates is the Diplomatic Victory condition that was added in Civilization 6’s Gathering Storm expansion, and Firaxis is looking to reduce the efficacy of some of the strategies that players have been using when pursuing this victory type. For instance, the Favor penalty associated with excess pollution is set to be increased, and a new Favor penalty that arises from owning foreign Capitals is being added....

It was the 24th week of La Liga and even though the league swiftly approaches its end, the league table stood with three teams sharing the top spot, as goal difference plays no factor, all tied at 57 points. The Primera Division entered a crucial week as all three teams, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, had a shaky start to the new year. Atletico Madrid was first to play....

‘Eriksen good enough for Barca’ “First of all I don’t know what the reason is to pull the socks over your knees,” says Lee Carsley, coach of the Under-18 team that will play at Stamford Bridge. “I’d say, ‘Don’t be silly, John Terry can do it, that’s fine, but just pull your socks down, look normal’." Whether the players are copying the monolithic Chelsea captain or dazzling Barcelona winger Neymar, the rules serve to marry prodigious talent with a humble attitude....

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance was originally released back in 2001 on the PlayStation 2 console before being ported to a variety of other consoles. The list of consoles Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance can be played on now includes PS4 and Xbox One. However, this is the first time the classic action RPG has been ported to PC. RELATED: Baldur’s Gate 3 Hot Patch Improves Corpses Fans of the Baldur’s Gate franchise may find Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance to be a mix of fresh and old-school ideas, some of which hold up better than others....

Villeneuve initially agreed to direct a new feature film adaptation of Dune on the condition that he was allowed to split the story into two chapters. However, it wasn’t until the first film proved to be a box office success that Warner Bros. officially greenlit Dune: Part Two, much to the relief of fans who admired Villeneuve’s treatment of Frank Herbert’s classic novel and were eager to see him continue the story....

Some people take chromium to manage diabetes, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and blood cholesterol levels. While some evidence supports some of these claims, there is not enough research to recommend chromium supplementation for any specific health benefits. This article explains chromium’s uses, possible benefits, and side effects. It also covers recommended dosage and chromium sources. Uses of Chromium Supplement use should be individualized and vetted by a healthcare professional, such as a registered dietitian, pharmacist, or doctor....

In the short term, stress can be beneficial. It helps you avoid danger, handle immediate situations, and build resiliency. However, if stress becomes prolonged, occurs too often, or isn’t managed well, it can have negative health effects. Read on to learn more about chronic stress and how it can be managed. What Is Chronic Stress? The body has a built-in system for handling stress called the stress response (also known as the “fight or flight” response)....

While North America did receive Chrono Cross almost a year later in 2000, Radical Dreamers was not a known quantity outside of Japan, but it was a formative story that helped shape Chrono Cross’ narrative and world into the JRPG it would become. The game’s general narrative progression, themes of parallel worlds/altered dimensions, and interwoven character development stemmed from the foundation that Radical Dreamers had laid back in 1996 on the SNES....