Welcome to a spin-off thread on Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan team and innovative 4-4-2 - continuing the theme of using very fluid tactics and a team of technical, intelligent and hard working (aka Complete) footballers to recreate the style of football made famous by the likes of Ajax, Barcelona & Milan and personified by the likes of Rinus Michels, Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola and - of course - Arrigo Sacchi.
If you haven't read the first thread, please follow the link for Johan Cruyff's 3-4-3 Diamond.
In this thread, I am going to talk about Arrigo Sacchi's 4-4-2 formation employed by his legendary AC Milan team - the last side to successfully defend the European Cup / Champions League & commonly regarded as one of the best club sides of all time.
Sacchi's philosophy stems from that of the Total Footballing Dutch teams of the 1970s and is a great example of how you can maintain a similar approach to the game, whilst playing a totally different formation. Understanding this will give you a lot more flexibility and freedom in your approach.
I have tried to avoid -"..bla bla.. he was a shoe sales man.. bla, bla.. he's not a horse" - as much as possible and provide content with some insight. It isn't easy If you can recommend any additional resources, please do & we'll have them added!
Once again - using the excellent resources at Spielverlung - this is the shape we are trying to create.
*I am not sure which game this was taken from but many resources list the wingers on opposite flanks.
Inspired by the legendary 'total footballing' Dutch teams of the 1970s, Sacchi followed a lot of the same concepts. Sacchi was also responsible for some innovations of his own.
Compactness - Sacchi has been quoted as instructing his players to play no more than 25 meters from defence to attack.
When Sacchi took over AC Milan, very negative tactics were common place. Most sides played a back 4 + libero with tight man-to-man marking so Sacchi's decision to play an expansive 4-4-2, press and use a zonal marking system was another reason he is seen as a visionary. Given zonal marking is common these days, that will be less of the discussion but certainly not overlooked.
Last time, I talked about formation, shape and mentality as the backbone of my tactic - which is true - however this time I want to discuss shape, mentality and team instructions as the key components of your playing style. This can also illustrate how you can use the same playing style with any balanced formation.
For example, Pep Guardiola has used 4-3-3, 3-4-3, 4-1-4-1, 2-3-4-1 (?) and goodness knows what else but always maintained a similar style of play, which has evolved over time. The same could be said for Simeone with 4-4-2, 4-3-3 and 4-5-1.
As you may have guessed from the title, we are going with Very Fluid. This is for 3 primary reasons.
Very Fluid gives us the most compact shape possible, by reducing the difference between the mentalities of attacking or defensive players.
Very Fluid instructs our whole team to attack and defend as a unit, which - combined with Team Instructions - is excellent for high intensity pressing.
Very Fluid gives the entire team higher creative freedom so my "complete footballers" can make their own decisions.
The combination of Very Fluid shape with Standard mentality offers synergy due to it's balance. The entire team attacks and defends as a unit.
The downside (if misunderstood) of very fluid is that it effectively magnifies your mentality changes massively. For example, using very fluid + attack means you have 4 David Luiz in your back-line. Using very fluid + defend means your attackers are very risk averse and primarily defend.
If understood correctly, tweaking mentality at the correct stage of a game can be a real weapon for you.
I think the only difference between this and my Ajax team is the offside trap and not selecting be more expressive, due to slightly less creative players.
This style is less of a strategy and more of a template to allow good footballers to play good football.
Looking at the YouTube videos and analysis detailed above, you could easily opt for a 4-4-2, 4-4-1-1 or a variant of 4-2-3-1. My interpretation is a 4-4-1-1 illustrated below.
Two solid banks of four.
A holder and a runner in central midfield.
Width on both flanks from the right Wing (Attack) and left Wingback (Attack).
The wide midfielder and attacking midfielder both support the central midfielders - at times, creating a diamond shape in possession.
Attacking midfielder linking midfield and joining the attack.
Spearheaded by a Complete Forward who will move, create space for support runners and attack directly.
As per wwfan's influential 12 Step Guide on How to Play Football Manager, in order to successfully play a Very Fluid shape I need to limit my team to 0-1 Specialist roles i.e playmakers, ball-winners or anything with a fancy name.
Intelligence - Decisions, Vision, Off the Ball, Anticipation, Concentration.
Work Ethic: Determination, Work Rate, Stamina.
Sacchi's team had an Italian spine and a heavy Dutch influence. As you can see, I have a similar Italian spine but my attacking influence is from Portugal due to the well rounded technical ability, intelligence and work ethic of Ruben Neves, Goncalo Guedes and Bernardo Silva (AMC w/ work rate = 17).
This squad wasn't cheap, or easy to assemble but I am very happy with it.
You join me in the 2018 Champions League Final, preparing to face Paris Saint-Germain. After PSG won the Champions League in 2016 and took advantage of their hefty budget they boast a very strong squad.
On the way to the final, PSG defeated Dortmund along with English super-money clubs, Arsenal and Chelsea whilst Milan have faced an aging Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern Munich.
PSG are lining up in a very narrow 4-1-3-1-1 with a superstar midfield. It'll be interesting to see how the compactness of our playing style helps the two man central midfield against five, excellent opponents.
Mauri immediately closing down & putting him under pressure.
Neves drops deep, creating a solid triangle with the Rugani & Romagnoli and gets close to opposition AMC.
Locatelli comes inside to press the opposition MCR.
Silva presses the opposition MC and cuts off DMC.
Guides covers the left fullback.
The objective here is to not necessarily win the ball immediately - although that is ideal - most of the time you'll pressure the opposition into a speculative long pass, easy for our defence / midfield to intercept.
Silva, Berardi, Neves and Mauri really crowding their space.
Solid two banks of four.
Jorge is supported by Neves, who can cover his position and is cutting out a pass.
This is a great example of our compactness, eliminating PSG's expected midfield overload.
Locatelli, again, moves centrally to help out in midfield.
Silva drops back creating 5 vs 4 advantage and a very crowded space.
My right back is free to help where necessary.
Berardi could be deeper, perhaps illustrates he has decent but not exceptional work-rate.
Very Fluid - High Creative Freedom & Movement.
Standard mentality allowing players to chose the best option rather than other influences such as being more attacking.
Player role distribution creating asymmetrical shape.
Play from defence, pass ball into space and low crosses show attacking style.
Striker moving into flanks creating gaps.
Neves acting as the primary playmaker - multiple options, here he picks Jorge.
Notice the difference in the behaviour of the DCs in a back 4 in comparison to 3.
Neves, Locatelli, Mauri and Silva form a diamond allowing an easy transition.
Berardi keeps opposition defence in position.
Once the ball passes Silva, he turns and attacks as a second striker.
The diamond has formed again.
Jorge and Guedes are providing width.
Red / Blue run options for Berardi and Silva to create space for Silva to attack.
Red dotted arrow is the obvious pass I anticipated Locatelli choosing, playing Jorge in behind to shoot or cross.
Green dotted arrow is the actual pass he played, the other greens are Berardi's run and excellent finish. 1-0.
More of a typical 4-4-2 shape - attacking runs mean we do not see a diamond shape in midfield.
Silva has joined Berardi as a second striker - if Guedes beats his man, #5 must decide whether to press Guedes or track Silva - either way, one is free.
Locatelli is making a dangerous run at the back post and occupying the fullback.
Di Sciglio is making a supporting run.
Mauri is a little too deep here.
Wingback - rather than winger - orchestrating the attack.
Due to the combination of roles on the right flank, we actually look more dangerous attacking down the left side.
Diamond has previously formed but now you can see Silva transition into his role as second striker.
Guedes is much more aggressive attacking the far post, really stretching the defence.
Shape is almost a 3-3-4.
Comfortable win. Not as emphatic as Ajax but also completely in-control and played some great football. Timo Horn saved PSG's blushes here with a man-of-the-match performance.
If you're interested in the development of this squad, once again I have posted updates in the AC Milan thread in the Good Player & Team Guide Forum, although please note this has been a much shorter game.
Thank you very much for reading. Hopefully you enjoy it and maybe find it useful. I'm very interested to hear how you get on implementing a playing style of your own!
Edited November 8, 2016 by Ö-zil to the Arsenal!
Another classic thread from you. Great job.
Great Thread Ozil. I will try implement this with my current Arsenal Team. I can see from your player roles that the WM and WiNger does not have any PI to cut inside. i am guessing the AMC ALattack is your secondary goal scorer after the CFS. I plan on using Ozil has the AMC Attack. I just hope is playmaking PPMs do not hinder is performance too much. What are your thoughts on Ozil playing this role as AMC attack.
It's actually great to see someone focusing on making the opposition make choices. Myself aside I've never seen anyone write about this side of the game in their posts before (or if I have, I've forgotten). It's great to see all the options you have and forcing the opposition to pick one. In a lot of your examples even when the AI picks an option its nearly always the wrong choice. That's the way of beating any side, you force them to make choices but leave them with a lot of bad choices and not having a good option that the AI to select. It really is brilliant seeing someone else write in this style because it shows that when viewing a game you see the full picture and not just focus on a small snippet.
I enjoyed this more than the Ajax thread btw, not because the other isn't good. But you seem to have changed your writing style ever so slightly and now talking about the little things, which imo are the factors that have the biggest impact in anyone's games.
Very encouraging for my 442 which I was starting to have doubts about, the only difference is your WM is attack duty where mine is support and I have a WM-A instead of a W-A.
"Emre Can, 24 games, rarely gets over 7, typically one of the lowest rated players in the team, 86% pass completion, 25 key passes (1 per game) and zero assists. As the deepest midfielder i'm not expecting lots of assists but I was expecting a few more key passes, Gomez with 500 less minutes of game time has 2 more key passes playing as either DC-D or FB-S."
I suspect this is due to his lack of mental attributes: Decisions, Positioning, Off The Ball etc. Joe Allen typically plays better in rating and what I see. Just shows how important it is to get the right players for the system.
Picking a good tactic means to regroup quickly on the field. Covering the left and right wing while having the chance for passes towards and from the center.
I was very excited when I saw this! I am a huge Sacchi fan and I have been creating Sacchi based tactics (here's the link to a thread I created here back on FM13) and it is fantastic to see other people's visions on how to set this up.
My current tactic is based on Ranieri's 4-4-2 with Leicester and Sacchi is of course one of his biggest influences. In fact, my tactic is more of a hybrid between the two as it is more multi-focused and I play out the back unlike Ranieri's team which is more direct.
Besides the tactical side, the most important aspect of Sacchi's way is the philosophy of the 'complete footballer' and player recruitment is crucial, particularly players with the right mental attributes and personality profile. Without this, you can try to play the Sacchi way, but you can forget it if your front two are Ibrahimovic and Balotelli.
Great stuff. I've actually been folding the concepts from your Cruyff thread into my own 4-4-2 with promising results.
One comment about the phenomenon of the exaggerated effect of mentality in a very fluid system - I find that when I want to become either more attacking or more defensive, I change player duties rather than team mentality.
One of my biggest complaints with the ME over time has been the fact that so much of tactical managing in the game seems reactive. Truly successful sides force the opposition to react to them. Nice to see you both writing about how to do that.
I love the way you write your threads.
The sacchi way for many fm tacticians is the holy grail. So...thank you.
Excellent work Ozil. After reading your recent posts in the Milan team thread I tried your tactic last night and it worked superbly so thanks very much.
I loved Sacchi's Milan - it really was a special side, & he was a real one off coach, apparently the players used to try and avoid him in the Milanello corridors as he'd stop them and talk football at them for ages, also read somewhere that he'd scream out tactics/instructions in his sleep!
Due to the high level of playing style (closing down + tactical positions on & off ball) it was hard to play this way for a whole season fitness wise which is why I guess he won 1 scudetto but they'd 9/10 win the big matches & it just clicked i.e. 5-0 v Madrid @ San Siro.
Really like your take on his tactic for FM. Especially how good the defence is. I have been trying to do a Sacchi tactic on FM for ages and failed for ages so thanks again!
Those are some pretty insane results. 30 clean sheets in 38 games, playing with the highest possible dline (including highest possible closing down). You do have 2 of the finest DC's of their generation in Italy, but still i am not sure i have seen such astonishing figures.
How many did you score in total, and what was the spread like across the team? I think that is an interesting thing to look at, when you compare to the Sacchi Milan side. The one aspect of Sacchi's approach which i dont think you can easily re-create are the different types of pressing he used throughout games. Your approach must produce a huge amounts of high intensity pressing, which is clearly mega effective! Sacchi' would mix his pressing through the game, including false pressing, where they did not really press at all (i would think "take a breather" TI for parts of games would be closest you can get).
Last question i am really interested in about your season here, is maybe not strictly tactical. One of the things i am finding more and more is that the ability to manage a squad is almost as important as tactics. You will get injuries, suspensions, slumps in form, slumps in morale. How did you manage these so effectively as to do an unbeaten season? I guess part of the answer is having a great squad, and the effort that goes into building, but i think that the unbeaten season is such an achievement - be great to hear any ways in which you managed those squad type issues.
1. Could you add some details about training and developing your players to fit the system?
2. Which PPMs do you prefer to use and which can ruin everything?
3. How do you adapt your tactic to different opponents (TI/PI/OI/etc)?
4. What do you think regarding position/role change (e.g. AMa to CMa and/or moving DLPd from CM strata to DM) to provide more defensive stability without losing emphasis on attack?
5. Do you bring another playmaker role into the game instead of DLP to shift the focus on building up your attacks?
There's a lot of similarities between this and my current set up as posted in the debate in the Gegenpressing thread.
Ozil would be prefect for the attacking midfield role - he's one of the best technical players on the game, very intelligent and good work-rate for an attacking midfielder (work rate = 14, determination & stamina = 15).
You've also got Sanchez who is perfect for either a wide or a central role. Ramsey is a very complete central midfielder. I'd probably focus on signing a centre back and a holding midfielder.
This thread was easier to write because the formation is simpler. With the 3-4-3 it took a lot of time to illustrate how 3-6-1 becomes 3-4-3 in the match engine, whereas in this case it's pretty easy to see how a 4-4-1-1 becomes a 4-4-2 so theres more time to talk about the details.
Don't worry about average ratings - the whole team bumps up when you score 2-3 goals so that's the easiest way. I certainly don't like the clear cut chance calculation and I am not convinced by the key passes.
Your holding midfielder should be the most intelligent player you can get with the caveat of good positioning (in comparison to more advanced players). I see no reason why Can wouldn't work but you could possibly find better.
That's one of the points I am trying to make - glad it came across!
Switching mentality works well if you're 1-0 up in the dying moments away to a better team or chasing a goal but for an overall strategy in combination with very fluid, smaller tweaks are more effective.
We scored 85 in Seria A - 2.25 per game. One of the pleasant surprises about this team was the consistency. We won a huge number of games 2-0 or 3-0. The defence was an absolute rock - they're some of the best players on the game and most played together consistently for 3 years, shielded not just by a holding midfielder but the entire team helping press.
I am a bit pushed for time right now but later today I will write an answer for you on squad building.
I will also give an answer to these questions later today.
Yeah I wasn't happy with him when I watch the game footage, he just didn't seem to do much, so I started looking at the ratings and analytic's I think its the combination of attributes and PPM. At the start he has Positioning 10, Off The Ball 11 and Decisions 12 (I think) but great physical attributes, Allen who I think has about 14 in those attributes, I can see him getting in better positions to pass from or intercept balls. Can has "Avoid using Weaker Foot" even though his weaker foot is very good, I think this limits his options without amazing technique to just use his strong foot for everything. I'm going to keep developing him but i'm thinking of bringing in a new starter, someone a bit older who can play for a few seasons.
Great piece again, just one small query.
I don't think Sacchi's team played possession football per se, could you please explain why you've used the TI play out of defense?
Read your 3-4-3 article on the move the other week and forgot to comment, but this post is another fantastic bit of work. Awesome stuff!
Hi ozil another excellent threat. I just want to check. Is this fm15 or 16?
I would argue they were more narrow. Looking forward to this thread taking off though.
OK - coming back to your question on squad management..
You're correct - squad management is absolutely crucial. Firstly you have to build a squad - either by signing players or developing them yourself. I tend to have busy transfer windows in the first two seasons, and then give lots and lots of game time to my preferred players.
Once you've got your team sorted, you need to decide how to manage the rest of your squad. You can play a smaller squad and micromanage or a larger squad and rotate.
In this instance, I used a very small squad. The starting eleven detailed above is my starting team for every Serie A and League game they're fit. A lot of that team made 40+ appearances between the two competitions. Ajer covers my central defence and midfield spots so also recorded a lot of appearances. Luis Henrique covers my attack. Calabria & Sansone cover the right flank. Bonaventura & Antonelli cover the left. Outside of this I think I have two older tutors and that's it. I can muster together a Cup side including players from the youth team to avoid burnout but that's it.
This works well in circumstances where there is a gulf in ability between your starting 11 and the rest of the squad, which typically comes down to budget constraints.
You do need to have some luck with injuries. I have cover in every position, but a crisis can end your season. For example, I was done if Silva got injured long-term.
You do get an advantage in that your team become totally used to playing together and - when things are going well - cohesion and morale are high.
In order to make this work, I use low / medium team training and 2 days rest (pre- & post-match) combined with individual routines and team focus on teamwork. Most of the time my first team condition is ~90-95%. Higher in weeks with one game and at the lower after say 2 games per week for 2-3 weeks.
At Ajax, I used a different approach for two reasons. Firstly, I always had a bunch of youngsters who need game time and secondly the league is much easier. Typically my first 11 would play 20-25 league games plus every competitive (i.e. excluding group games, when already through) Champions League match. In this case my team stayed at 99% fitness and I gave game time to loads of youngsters. We could also train harder.
At Milan, my academy produced 3 years of absolute junk - the best player with 3 star potential - so this wasn't an option. I didn't have the budget to buy a whole second 11.
This is certainly a challenge in the Premier League - a very competitive league with no winter break. Personally I'd go a smaller squad plus a few youngsters in most cases.
Thanks again for the comments everybody!
1. Low / medium team training on team cohesion (because I have a small squad), specialist individual training (see Ajax thread) and teamwork matchday training.
2. I like plays One-Twos and Simple Passes. I also like Stays Back at All Times for my holding midfielder and Gets into Opposition area for attackers.
3. Generally start the with the same formation. Occasionally tweak based on a glaring weakness such as playing wider but in general the team automatically decide to attack the weaknesses. If I need a goal, I'll go attacking. If I need to hold a lead, I'll go defensive (reasonably rare) or play shorter passing and retain possession to keep the ball.
4. For me, I value bands of players eg. ML - MC - MC - MR so I avoid placing players in the DM strata but it can certainly work. My AM is an AM so he acts as a second striker when we attack.
5. I would be more likely to remove the playmaker role than add a second. This would make the team completely free to pick any pass they want. Playing a second playmaker would encourage them to search out either playmaker.
Ah yes, I agree. Those attributes are not good enough for a club like Liverpool. I'd sell and develop a youngster or hit the transfer market.
Personal preference. Play from Defence doesn't necessarily imply possession football, it simply means your defenders will pass the ball into midfield rather than the temptation to go long. Berardi isn't a good option for a long pass.
Thank you very much. That's a fair comment. You could easily add a team instruction to play narrower with out causing any issues. It's a very customizable system.
First off, that video sent me on a nostalgia trip like I've never experienced since I moved to America Secondly the thing I was most impressed about was how compact your team was. That's been my biggest issue right now.
may you describe your approach in developing players from their coming to squad selection?
For example which value of the main attributes do you require towards achieving 17,18,19,20 years?
Could you highlight the most important traits (and their weights also) by every position/role?
However your description of the complete footballer in Croyff Thread and this one slightly differs in couple of attributes like Teamwork and Composure.
In this case, I had 3 terrible youth intakes so did was not operating a full academy. I could have scouted more but it was a long, up-hill struggle without bringing players through ourselves. Instead, I focused on the first time success intending to later improve the youth academy.
See the second post of the Ajax thread - I talk about youth development in far more detail there.
How's this working out for you now? PS I was a huge fan of your original Sacchi thread.
You said that you change mentality when you loosing or winning...I would like to know if there s a moment to do that(cause im really struggle)....and if you tweak roles for that.
No. There is no specific moment, other than when I judge that I need to defend or attack more. And, no there are no role changes.
Changing mentality with a Very Fluid system is a pretty extreme move. This is because each players mentality is more closely linked to the team mentality, than their own role/duty. So, if you go attacking, the entire team goes attacking. Likewise with defending. I don't do it much but occasionally it can be effective.
Going to start an Arsenal save using this formation. I have a long term game with Barca where I have micro managing and controlling the youth team as well to ensure a steady stream of La Masia graduates for the first team. The Arsenal game will be different in that I am actually going to use the create a club feature to replace certain players and put less emphasis on developing youngsters.
Chambers can cover RB and CB, Laporte CB and LB, Alex Sandro LB and LM, Verratti DLP, Koke RM and CM, Gaitan / Bernardo Silva AMC and LM, Dybala AMC and ST. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, Busquets is pretty perfect. I also rate Verrati very highly. Asser Illaramendi and Eric Dier are both also very good. Cabaye and Yacob are more budget friendly options.
There are a couple of good options if you're happy to allow the first season to develop - Neves, Maia, Bazoer, Ajer.
The rest of your team looks great - I find Ox, Wilshere and Ramsey to be very well-rounded, complete players but they aren't world beaters.
Ozil and Sanchez are absolutely world beaters and often win the league by themselves in the first season.
Neves and Maia are both in my Barca squad, two quality options.
Yes I am a huge fan of Jorge actually, so is usually my go to option on saves and I have never managed Alaba so thats why I chose him ha.
I think Ozil and Sanchez should run riot. I might even stagger them, Ozil right of centre and Sanchez left of centre. Suarez excelled for me as a CF support and Sanchez is a similar type player. Have actually always wanted to pair them up front in a Chile type 3-4-1-2 formation with them both as sort of complete wide forwards and someone like Ozil in the hole behind them but thats for another day.
All the feedback is appreciated. Wonderful thread also by the way as well as the 3-4-3 diamond thread. Used something similar with Barca only with wing backs rather than wingers.
EDIT: One other thing, regarding the LM playing as a wide midfielder. Have you only used left footed players there? if not, do you notice any difference in a right footer playing there ie cutting in more.
Will definitely be trying this new one with my Cardiff team as they are more suited to 4-4-2 (or 4-4-1-1) than playing 3 at the back as in the Cruyff tactic Ozil discussed elsewhere.
Great start using this tactic; much more control than when using the Cruyff one as it suits us better.
Derby and Burnley were in and around the playoffs and have good teams.
Bolton down in 20th but they caused us a few problems with their Christmas Tree formation.
Yes, it's early days but some of the football we are playing looks superb.
623 passes v Burnley, with over 80% completion, and 64% possession.
This is truly a remarkable thread.
Great read! Plan on giving this a go with my Blackpool side.
Ah, you've actually spotted a mistake - thank you very much. In a 4-4-2, I actually just ask my goalkeeper to distribute quickly. He has the option of any defender or, often, midfielder.
In the 3-4-3 distribute to playmaker.
Distribute to playmaker makes your playmaker drop deep for the ball (may be combined with a PI but certainly Bazoer does). It works well because it overloads the opposition players pressing and creates the diamond at the back I talked about. The playmaker then follows the ball forwards as play develops, stopping once he reaches the centre circle then controlling that position.
Whilst this style of player works well at the elite level where you have the players with the right mentalities and skill level, is there any way to use a similar style of play with lesser players?
I was thinking perhaps dropping the shape to Fluid may help to ease lesser players into the style, with the plan being to gradually develop the style as the club progressed? Would this be a realistic option, or would it fundamentally change the style of play? The main problem is that lesser defenders are not suited to supporting the attacking phase, and strikers are not all capable of support the defensive phase. My thinking would be that Fluid would remove this expectation of players not suited, although I can imagine it would increase the burden on the support players.
You're right. Lesser defenders are unlikely to be as good with the ball at their feet and strikers may struggle being responsible for leading the defence.
That's not to say it could never work, but you'd likely have to develop players yourself and would probably to reduce pressing according to fitness levels.
Who do you sacrifice when going down to ten men?
That's a very random question! Depends entirely on the scenario.
First congrats on the thread, very well written.
I just wanted to ask if one could take this principles and apply them in FM 2015.
I know that it takes a certain type of players, has you have pointed out. But in terns of tactics principles, do you think it could work? Im still playing around whit fm 2015.
I just had that situation in the second leg of the Cap One Cup semifinal. I was up 1-0 in the 80th minute when one of my central defenders got sent off. I took off my CF, left the AM on attack, switched other attacking players to support and both fullbacks to defend and set mentality to counter. Managed to hang on.
Ozil, how do you build up your first XI? What attributes in addition to main DNA do you prefer for each role?
Moreover if you take a weaker side like Palermo/A'Villa/Boavista lacking complete players how will you amend this tactic considering you can't buy any players?
Just curious about the movement of a few players... what PPMs does Locatelli have? His movement seems interesting and from what I can see earlier in the thread you didn't give him any PIs. I also really like Bernardo's movement. I would have thought he would rush into the box at every opportunity but seems to vary his movement quite a bit - do you think this is because of the Very Fluid shape and the Standard mentality or does he have Come Deep To Get Ball PPM?
Squad building is huge. Most of the time I manage bigger clubs but even then I will need to make 5-6 changes to the starting line up. In these circumstances I allow 3 years to reach top performance.
Using Milan as an example, I started with Donarumma, De Sciglio, Romagnoli, Mauri and Locatelli and brought in Jorge, Rugani, Ruben Neves, Guedes, Bernardo Silva and Berardi.
My transfer strategy is always aggressive and early in the game. I brought Rugani in the first transfer window and spent most of my budget. In the second summer, I cleared a lot of dead wood and brought in Jorge, Ruben Neves, Bernardo Silva and Berardi once again spending my entire budget. I then give this team a season to get used to playing together where we won the Scudetto before signing Guedes as the "cherry on the cake" giving us a very complete squad. Guedes was a like for like swap with Sansone so didn't require any tactical changes, he was simply an upgrade.
Mauri and Locatelli were both very young at the start so I get them tutored and give some game time during first season. Lots of game time in the second season. By the 3rd they're ready to kick on.
At Ajax - many of the players I used were at the club, but mainly in the academy so there was lots of this type of development.
In general, I monitor my player development by setting up a filter in the squad screen.
I use the same attributes in player searches, modified slightly for various positional requirements and build the squad from there. My general approach is to be aggressive early in the transfer window - use Bayern as an example, get your business done early/quickly and don't be afraid to splash the cash when you find the right person - and to give plenty of opportunity to youngsters.
If i took a weaker side, I'd start with a different tactic that is appropriate to their players and build towards the style I wish to play.
Locatelli has no movement PIs. I trained him to play one-twos and simple passes.
Attacking Midfield (Attack) is one of my favourite roles. Nobody uses it because everyone wants a Trequartista or Playmaker or Enganche but I love the movement. It's a very versatile role as you can have the player move forward & back or left to right or even hold position. It's very useful.
When the ball is in transition the AM acts more like a midfielder, and when the ball enters the attacking 3rd he's a second striker.


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Local authorities say they've been planning the security operation for two years, and are ready to ensure safety at the game between Clemson and LSU.
Ahead of the College Football National Championship game, set to begin at 7 p.m. local time tonight, law enforcement officials and city leaders have worked to ensure safety for the tens of thousands of spectators expected to watch the big game in the New Orleans Superdome.
Police believe that the crowds for the game between Louisiana State University and Clemson University could reach Super Bowl and Mardi Gras levels, The Lafayette Daily Advertiser reported.
Collin Arnold, the director of New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said his department observed security practices at the national championship games in Atlanta and Santa Clara, California over the past two years. Arnold said the process, carried out by every city that hosts the championship, was "very beneficial."
"What we found is that New Orleans kind of leads the way in these special events," Arnold told the Advertiser.
Several law enforcement agencies, including New Orleans police, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office and state police, will be on hand to ensure security at the event. More state troopers will be in the city for an extended period before and after the game, the Advertised reported.
Areas that are popular for tourists, including the city's downtown area, the French Quarter neighborhood and areas set up for fans, will have larger contingencies of law enforcement officers. Heavy traffic around the city is expected, and security officers are encouraging visitors to walk as much as possible to avoid accidents.
In addition, President Trump is planning to travel to New Orleans to watch the game, adding an extra level of intensity to the security operation. The Secret Service and FBI are partnering with local authorities to add extra security and ensure the safe travels of the president.
"That obviously can make traffic a little more congested because of the movement of that VIP," Arnold said. "The other side of that is there's a lot of federal coordination and assets that are available now because of that visit."
While some visitors may be alarmed by the amount of officers in a certain area on the day of the game, it does not necessarily mean that there is a threat, Louisiana State Police Trooper First Class Dillon Monroe told the Advertiser.
"It's for response time and for safety," Monroe said. "It may not be for a specific threat, but so everyone can enjoy themselves and have a good time."
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Affordable Housing for Seniors Announced in Fredericton
FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, February 18, 2008 — The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick officially announced an affordable housing project for seniors and non-elderly singles in Fredericton today. Funded under the Canada – New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement and the Housing Trust fund, the project will create 45 new units, of which 33 are affordable housing units.
Mike Allen, Member of Parliament for Tobique – Mactaquac, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, along with the Honourable Eugene McGinley, New Brunswick Minister of State for Seniors and Housing, made the announcement today.
"The Government of Canada is committed to making quality, affordable housing available in New Brunswick and across Canada available for those who need it most," said Mr. Allen. "The creation of these units will provide seniors in Fredericton with safe, quality housing at an affordable cost which will help them to build a better and stronger future."
"We are pleased to join our partners in this project to help improve the quality of life for seniors and non-elderly singles," McGinley said. "The creation of these units will allow individuals to remain close to their families and friends, and remain active in their local community."
The project, called Lutherplace Apartments, is located at 1039 Regent Street and will be developed by St. Matthews Lutheran Church in conjunction with Atlantic Peoples Housing Ltd. The project will receive $880,000 in federal funding to offset the construction costs, as well as $1.3 million in rent supplements from the Province of New Brunswick for 33 units.
Phase III of the Canada – New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement will see the investment of another $40 million to create at least 754 new housing units in New Brunswick over the next two years. Available under the Federal Housing Trust Fund, $17 million will be allocated to project promoters as forgivable loans to offset construction costs. The province will provide $23 million in long-term rent supplements to ensure that 580 of the 754 new housing units will be kept affordable.
Phase I and II of the Canada – New Brunswick Affordable Housing Agreement involves investments of over $45 million to create and sustain up to 700 units of rental housing for low-to-moderate income households in New Brunswick.
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To create and sustain rental housing for low- to moderate-income New Brunswick households through new construction or rehabilitation.
Housing must be affordable for at least 10 years.
Funding under this agreement will be used for a Rental Housing Program.
The program will create and sustain up to 700 units of rental housing for low- to moderate-income households.
Funding is available to private non-profits, cooperatives, community or private developers interested in developing projects for low- to moderate-income families, seniors, non-elderly singles, disabled persons and persons with special needs.
The program is administered by the New Brunswick Department of Family and Community Services.
Family and Community Services is responsible for the selection of affordable housing projects.
Phase II of the Agreement increased the total investment under the Canada – New Brunswick Affordable Housing Program Agreement to $45 million in funding. The Government of New Brunswick contributed at least 50 per cent of the matching funding; up to 10 per cent may come from municipalities and other third parties.
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Were used for the Rental Housing Program in Phase I plus a new rent supplement program;
targeted urban areas with considerable housing needs; and
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Through Phase III of the Agreement, the Federal government, through the recently announced Housing Trust, and the province of New Brunswick are committing over $40 million to create at least 754 new housing units over the next two years.
The funding is available for private entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to help increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low income seniors, families and non-elderly singles. Of the 754 housing units to be created, 580 will be subsidized and 10 per cent are to be accessible for persons with disabilities.
Proposal development funding is also available for non-profit organizations to help them prepare and develop their project.
Proponents can submit proposals to a regional office of the Department of Social Development. Projects will be selected based on their viability and their capacity to respond to housing needs for either seniors, low income families, non elderly singles, or persons with disabilities.
News source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
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Nintendo is launching an online service for the Switch
By Ryan Browne in CNBC
Nintendo is launching a paid online service for its popular Switch console in September.The Japanese gaming company unveiled details of the new membership service Monday. It includes access to a library of 20 games from Nintendo's classic NES console, as well as cloud backup for game saves.
An annual subscription will cost users either $3.99 a month, $7.99 every three months or $19.99 for the year. That's cheaper than online services offered by Sony's Playstation and Microsoft's Xbox, which cost $59.99 annually. The company also announced a family subscription model, which lets up to eight users sign onto one account. An annual family membership will cost $34.99.
For Disney stock to soar, it has to convince Wall Street it's actually a service
By Eric Jackson in CNBC
Disney's stock has treaded water for three years now at $100 a share or a $150 billion market capitalization. That's mainly because Wall Street views it as a media stock in secular decline with its highly profitable cable networks disappearing without a clear path to an equally profitable over-the-top (OTT) future.
Disney — like all traditional media companies — is viewed by Wall Street as being worth nine to 14 times its enterprise value (EV) to EBITDA. But that's the wrong way to view it. Disney should correctly position itself as a "Disney as a Service" company. If it did, it would get valued — like other services companies — on a price-to-sales (P/S) basis.
Unlike most media companies, Disney has the opportunity to quickly reshape its perception on Wall Street and be seen as a powerful subscription-based service offering access to unique online and offline experiences on a repeatable timeline.
Torstar to move to a subscription model, charge readers for online news
By Emily Jackson in Financial Post
Torstar Corp. plans to charge readers for online news once more in its latest strategy to recover after the internet disrupted the newspaper industry.
Chief executive John Boynton announced Wednesday that the media company, owner of the Toronto Star and dozens of other publications, will move to a digital subscription business model, emulating recurring revenue models in industries such as music and entertainment.
"In some cases, it turned around entire industries," Boynton said at the annual general meeting in Toronto, pointing to Spotify and Netflix as success stories.
Boynton did not reveal details on the subscription model, including when it will launch or how much it will cost, but said it will apply to the Toronto Star and StarMetro brands. The Globe and Mail and the National Post already use online subscription models.
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Roma-Milan Preview: Bad Form
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There are infinite previews outlining THE RACE FOR SECOND PLACE. But a story that eclipses Milan's accidental rise on the table and Roma's astounding ability to barely maintain second place is the Strootman Ban/Not Ban. So much whining from Roma fans, you'd have thought someone had died. No one talking about the poor conduct and poor sportsmanship. Certainly no Roma fans acknowledging precedence for other players in the past who served bans for either instigating or simulation, let alone both. And the FIGC clearly overturned the ban because the whining was simply unbearable. But from Strootman's ridiculous and very unsporting behavior to the fans lacking a conscience of any kind, Roma are coming into this game with bad form.
I hope his shirt is okay.
Roma's form on the pitch is okay. I mean it's not like they're going to win the Scudetto or anything, but they are the always the bridesmaid, never the bride team anyway. In addition to winning their Derby last week, despite Lazio's Lulic making horrific racist remarks and everything else that happened, they are W-D-W-L-W in their last five league games. And despite a 0-0 draw on Thursday to Romanian side Astra Giurgiu, they topped their group in the group stages of the Europa League. In fact, they'll find out their fate in the Round of 32 on Monday ahead of our game.
In their Derby match vs. Lazio on Sunday, Spaletti lined up Szczesny; Fazio, Manolas, De Rossi, Emerson, Rüdiger, Nainggolan, Strootman, Perotti, Peres, and Dzeko. He will be without Salah, Paredes, and Florenzi. But of course, he will have Strootman. Which is good, because every forever bridesmaid team needs a poor sport whiner with appalling acting skills in their squad. No one ever remembers that Strootman's little child water stunt and diving competition was part of his goal celebration. Because when you have such bad form, no one cares if you did something right.
His return would be news worth talking about
I'm sure Montella isn't thinking about how unprofessional Strootman behaved last week. Partially because his recent record is better, Milan have gone W-W-D-W-W in their last five matches. Also because he's got a few injury concerns. The good news is that Mati Fernandez trained with the team and should be available, and Bonaventura is cleared to train with the team and should be available, too. That is actually great news. Longterm injuries include Montolivo, Calabria, and the injured/wantaway Bacca. Also missing will be Kucka after his three minute yellow card performance last week. Because he is a man, and real men take their suspensions like a man. They don't run to appeal them or complain that the ban was due to the upcoming schedule and meant to show preferences to non-whining teams. No, Kucka will sit this one out, and we know he'll be ready to destroy again vs. Atalanta on Saturday.
Montella's heart strings will be pulled, I'm sure, due to his own history at Roma. But he is coaching the club of his dreams, and will be focused on the three points. Not me. I will be focused on how a grown man, getting paid very well, can act so unprofessionally, then cry about it and get the governing agency to overturn his consequences. It is completely disgusting, and I can't believe my kids live in a world where this actually happens. I mean Roma fans and their pathetic crying have managed to eclipse the worst form of all from Sunday, Lulic's racist comments about Rüdiger and his initial lack of apology. But the FIGC has opened a formal investigation of his comments and he will receive up to a ten match ban. Yet no one is whining about that. Because whining is bad form.
What Strootman looked like after having his shirt pulled, also how my respect for him plummeted after all of this
It's good that Strootman practiced his simulation, I guess, because now he will have to simulate being a decent human being. He'd best hope that no one touches his shirt. And for heaven's sake, don't give him a water bottle. The game should be pretty good, despite that Roma were "stunned" that a Roma player might actually be held accountable for his actions. Both teams are tied at 32 points, with Roma well ahead of Milan on goal differential. Maybe that's because our players don't pour water on their opponents as part of their goal celebrations and then get away with it. But if that's the case, I'll take a loss in this game. Because losing fairly is much better than winning with bad form.
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'Mighty Ducks' star Shaun Weiss gets sober and gets new teeth after meth arrest
Drew Gallagher, a friend of Weiss, has been helping the former child star get back on his feet.
Weiss was arrested in January after a local resident informed police that he found an "unknown male inside his garage that did not belong there."GoFundMe/Marysville PD
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By Alexander Kacala
Shaun Weiss, a former child star known for his role as Greg Goldberg in "The Mighty Ducks," is 230 days sober. Not only does he have time sober, he also has a new set of teeth, courtesy of Los Angeles dentist Dr. Gabe Rosenthal.
Weiss was arrested earlier this year for allegedly breaking into a man's garage while high on meth.
"Weiss forced entry to gain access into the vehicle by shattering a window," the department said in a statement. "Officers noticed shattered glass on the ground and observed that the passenger window to the vehicle was broken."
He also had been arrested for public intoxication in August 2018.
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"There's not a blameless Shaun Weiss here, he is definitely to blame for a lot of stupid s— he does," Gallagher said in an interview earlier this year. "But if you were to spend any time with him you would have a drastically more compassionate understanding of what he was about."
Gallagher added he believes that Weiss needs "medical" and "psychiatric attention."
"He's sick, he's mentally ill," Gallagher said. "He's just sick and everybody gives up on him."
Shaun Weiss at an event in July 1997.Ron Galella / Ron Galella Collection via Getty
Gallagher started a GoFundMe to raise funds to help Weiss after his 2020 arrest. Since being created in January, the account has raised almost $15,000.
One of the main things Weiss needed was dental work, as the meth had ravaged his teeth.
"Weiss went for his first appointment of many (will be almost a year-long process) and had a handful of teeth removed today," an update on the GoFundMe said in July. "Most were badly infected and have been causing him serious pain. We are still working on raising funds for his current treatment center and food but this dental miracle will change his life drastically and we are thankful AF."
Since Rosenthal donated his dental services for free, which he says cost approximately $80,000, the money for the GoFundMe is said to be going towards expenses stemming from Weiss' recovery.
"(It's) allowed Shaun to use the gofundme funds to pay rent at his sober-living as well as buy some groceries," Gallagher wrote in an update. "He's even got an inexpensive laptop so he can access the internet.
"Still a long road ahead but growing each week!"
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Alexander Kacala is a reporter and editor at TODAY Digital and NBC OUT. He loves writing about pop culture, trending topics, LGBTQ issues, style and all things drag. His favorite celebrity profiles include Cher — who said their interview was one of the most interesting of her career — as well as Kylie Minogue, Candice Bergen, Patti Smith and RuPaul. He is based in New York City and his favorite film is "Pretty Woman."


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Meet Anna, a Latinx Court Advocacy Intern
On June 12, 2017 / Featured on Home Page, Posts
Anna says serving as a Court Advocacy intern at Compass Center gave her valuable courtroom experience and a first-hand look at the legal challenges victims of domestic violence face.
A friend who was previously a volunteer domestic violence court advocate encouraged me to look into Compass Center for Women and Families as she had found her volunteer years with Compass Center to be a meaningful way to balance her workweek. Since I have an interest in legal issues and will be attending law school in the fall, the court advocacy program was especially appealing to me.
Once a week, I accompany clients at the courthouse. They may be filing a protective order, acting as a victim or witness for a criminal proceeding, or dealing with custody issues. As a court advocate, I help the clients fill out some of the court paperwork if they need assistance, provide support while we wait — sometimes for hours — for the case to be resolved, provide resource referrals and safety planning, and schedule in-office services if necessary. I focus my time on our Spanish-speaking clients if there are any present.
Through volunteering I have learned so much, but I will always continue to be shocked at how pervasive domestic violence is. No demographic is free of domestic violence. I have also learned the ways in which the Latinx community specifically is impacted in unique ways and how language obstacles can make it more difficult for Spanish-speaking victims to receive justice and support.
I have grown so much in my ability to provide compassionate support to someone experiencing really intense trauma. I have learned to be comfortable talking with new people about "taboo" topics such as suicide, pregnancy, and abortion. I have gained knowledge about the court system and improved my legal vocabulary in Spanish. I have also gained a sharper sense of how I can use my future career as a lawyer to continue advocating for victims of domestic violence in other ways.
I strongly believe that the court experience I received and the amazing supervision of Kati Hajjar, Compass Center's Director of Court Advocacy, during the past few years is what made the difference on my law school applications. Having so much direct client experience, learning how domestic violence court works, assisting clients in pro se filings, getting to sit in and translate for interviews with the District Attorney, and having the opportunity to confirm my interest in the legal side of domestic violence have really prepared me to return to school and move forward in my career.
-Anna, Latinx Court Advocacy intern
In order to support the work of volunteers like Anna, please consider donating to Compass Center today.
Donate and You Could Win Durham Bulls Tickets
On June 5, 2017 / Featured on Home Page
We have some exciting news! If you make a recurring donation to Compass Center June 5-7, your name will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets to see the Durham Bulls!
Prize Details: Two tickets for the 2017 Durham Bulls season. Select the game of your choice. Seats in Section 106, Row H, Seats 6-7. *
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Nancy's Story
I started volunteering in domestic violence prevention about 8 years ago. I left an abusive marriage in 2000 and for a long time I wasn't comfortable reaching out. I had been with my abuser for 25 years and married to him for 20 of those years. After the marriage ended, my daughters and I needed time to rebuild our lives and heal from the trauma of the past decades.
Eventually, with therapy and time, I felt more energized. Domestic violence had been a negative focus in my life for so long. Now I wanted to use that energy and focus it in a positive way. I sort of tip-toed into volunteering slowly and carefully. At first I helped out with paperwork and couldn't do more than that without suffering from traumatic memories. Later, as I became more comfortable, I decided that I wanted to get involved in community education to expose the shame and silence of domestic violence and help others understand that it was not just happening to them and that it was real and destructive.
My first talk was at the local public library. There were about eight people in attendance, including a man and a woman who were a couple. It was uncomfortable to see their interactions, which were tense. And he was challenging some of the things I was saying. About a month later, I saw the woman in public. She said the relationship had been abusive and that she left him after learning about domestic violence and my experiences. I realized that speaking out can make a difference.
I spent five years doing community education before I started volunteering with support groups. Generally, people do not see that domestic violence is the progressive deterioration of the person who is being abused. The support groups provide a space for survivors of domestic violence to have a voice. It takes strength and courage to go through what they went through and it takes a lot of strength and courage to recover.
One thing I appreciate about Compass Center is the depth and breadth of the services offered. Having crisis services and being able to provide referrals for that immediate crisis that's happening in your life is wonderful. But when that urgent need is over, it doesn't mean the end of the process. You may still be in the relationship or you may have left the relationship. Either way there is a lot of unraveling and rebuilding that needs to be done. And that unraveling and rebuilding is always emotional, sometimes physical, but also practical.
The loss of autonomy and damage to self-esteem that victims of domestic violence experience are abstract and difficult for them to define to others and even to themselves. The self-sufficiency resources provided by Compass Center help to make healing concrete with specific plans and access to constructive resources. These tangible steps can help survivors reclaim the control over their lives that was jeopardized by their experiences and move forward in their recovery.
My story ends well. I am happy and at peace most of the time. But my recovery is still a process that needs attending. The resources available through Compass Center and other organizations like it are invaluable to provide the empowerment, encouragement and support that I and other victims of domestic violence need to make the best decisions for us and our families.
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Be Heard: How to Present Yourself and Your Ideas in any Professional Setting
Be Heard: How to Present Yourself & Your Ideas in Any Professional Setting
In this interactive workshop specifically tailored to professional women but relevant to men, too, marketing and branding expert Esther Campi shares her perspectives on how female power and leadership are viewed, being forced to choose between being liked and being respected, and how to present yourself and your ideas in a way that meets colleagues "where they are" – and increases the likelihood that you'll be heard. Campi will also talk about the traps that women fall into in how we communicate at work, and how to use our body language, voice and words more effectively. For every woman who's ever been called either "too nice" or "too aggressive" – or both – at work, this workshop is for you.
The Speaker: Esther Campi
During a career spanning 20 years, Esther Campi has been a trusted adviser to America's top leaders – from Fortune 500 CEOs to U.S. senators. As a top chamber of commerce executive, U.S. Senate press secretary and award-winning journalist, Campi has spent her career at the intersection of business, politics and journalism. Her firm, Campi & Company, specializes in executive branding, corporate reputation management and public affairs. In Campi & Company, clients gain a partner who knows how to navigate high-stakes communication, whether in a boardroom, a hearing room or a newsroom. More info at: www.CampiAndCo.com.
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The premise is that by looking at the multidisciplinary team healthcare team approach healthcare professionals can better understand how to support patients with MPS in everyday healthcare needs. In addition by providing a better understanding of the latest treatment options, we can help HCPs better support patients.
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Supporting MPS Patients in Times of COVID-19 Epidemic - Practical Information for Pediatricians
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CHRISTINA LAMPE, University Hospital of Gießen, Germany ● HEATHER LAU, New York University, USA, ● DAFNE HOROVITZ, Instituto Nacional de Saude da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira, Brazil, ● MAURIZIO SCARPA, Udine University Hospital, Italy
Learning Objectives: (1) Reviewing how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting MPS patient's care and support provided (2) Comparing the current situation with examples and updates from Italy, Germany, Brazil and the USA (3) Practical advice for paediatricians on how you can best support MPS patients at this time
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Recorded: Wednesday 27 May 2020 ● Language: English ● Duration: 40 minutes
MICHAELA WEIGL, Austrian MPS Society, Austria ● OSKAR AHLBERG, Swedish MPS Association, Sweden
Learning Objectives: (1) Understanding a child's MPS diagnose journey from the family's perspective (2) Gaining an insight into everyday life, family, siblings, daycare, kindergarten and school (3) What all paediatricians need to pay attention to - useful tips and advice from parents to HCPs (4) What parents want paediatricians to ask them but they never have
Role of Paediatricians. Managing the MPS Patient with Everyday Health Issues
Recorded: Wednesday 3 June 2020 ● Language: English ● Duration: 40 minutes
SIMON JONES, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom ● JANE ROBERTS, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
Learning Objectives: (1) Understanding the importance of the multidisciplinary team approach to managing MPS patients (2) Discussing the role of the local or general paediatrician in coordinating local care, allied healthcare professionals and acute admissions (3) Underlining the importance of communication between centres, professionals and families in managing MPS patients
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STEWART RUST, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
Learning Objectives: (1) Increase awareness of the psychological challenge to the families and young people coping with a chronic condition (2) Be familiar with the adjustment cycle in grief/adaptation (3) Provide some reminders about how to support and cope with distress in children and families
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CHRISTINA LAMPE, University Hospital of Gießen, Germany
Learning Objectives: (1) What is transition and why is it needed? (2) What do we know about the transition in different countries? (3) Which models of transition exist or one model fits all?
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The partnerships, announced by the Prime Minister as the UK strengthens ties with the region, will be established in African countries with growing tech sectors where there are young, expanding populations with ideas and innovations developing at a rapid pace.
Building on the UK's already-strong investment in science and research in Africa, the partnerships will enable UK and African entrepreneurs to share skills and ideas, and encourage future trade.
The increased engagement comes after the Department for International Trade announced the appointment of a dedicated HM Trade Commissioner to Africa. Emma Wade-Smith will now lead a team which will provide expert in-country investment and export advice for UK and African companies.
The Innovation Partnerships are a unique opportunity for UK entrepreneurs to work alongside and collaborate with African entrepreneurs at the cutting-edge of technology. The UK has a lot to gain from this untapped market, and a lot to share with its own expertise.
The tech sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in Africa. The continent's startups raised 50 per cent more venture capital in 2017 than in 2016, and the majority of this is being invested in South Africa (£130 million), Kenya (£114 million) and Nigeria (£89 million).
Nigeria and Kenya's technology sectors are also growing rapidly and generate more than ten per cent and 11 per cent of their respective economic output.
Technology can help transform societies by increasing economic participation and creating sustainable jobs and growth. It also increases the potential for countries to 'leapfrog' to the latest developments. This happened in Kenya where a small UK aid investment in a startup ten years ago led to the explosion of mobile-phone based money transfer service MPesa.
Today more than half Kenya's daily GDP goes through mobile money.
The new plans will bring together the best of British science, research and technology to offer tailored support to businesses and entrepreneurs in sectors from health to farming. And in partnership with DIT and DfID, will also open up new trading opportunities for exporters by helping promote stability and creating strong new markets.
These new Innovation Partnerships will not only help countries turbocharge their development, but they will also promote the UK as the place to start and grow a digital business.
Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya's technology sectors are growing rapidly and generating a significant part of their economic output. This means huge opportunities for UK businesses and for future partnerships.
New ideas, game-changing research and cutting-edge science are good news for our African partners and good news for the UK's world-leading scientists, technologists and researchers who are representing the country on a global stage.
I'm delighted to see these ambitious partnerships being driven forward in one of Africa's most rapidly-growing sectors.
We're already seeing fantastic work being done to transform the UK and Africa's shared entrepreneurial spirit into jobs and growth. In my role, I see first-hand the huge potential that Africa holds for British businesses looking to create modern trading partnerships.
Africa's economy is projected to grow by 3.2 per cent in 2018 and to a further 3.5 per cent in 2019, according to the latest 2018 World Bank report. Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa represent a significant part of that growth with technology increasingly underpinning these numbers.
The decision to set up Innovation Partnerships and extend the tech hub network to these African nations shows the Government clearly recognises this opportunity.
The decision will allow the UK tech community to engage with high-growth markets internationally, and in turn provide an important corridor for international communities to engage with our burgeoning UK tech sector.


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Daniel Lupzig (* 24. Oktober 1989 in Straubing) ist ein ehemaliger deutscher Eishockeyspieler.

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Daniel Lupzig begann seine Karriere beim Deggendorfer SC, für deren Nachwuchsteam er in der Saison 2005/06 in der Junioren-Bayernliga aufs Eis ging. In der folgenden Spielzeit gehörte der Flügelstürmer ebenfalls zum Kader, erhielt aber auch erste Einsätze in deren Herrenmannschaft, den Deggendorf Fire. 2006 gehörte er fest zum Kader der Deggendorf Fire in der Bayernliga, mit dem ihm sofort der Aufstieg in die Oberliga gelang. Die Saison 2007/08 stand ebenfalls im Kader der Oberligamannschaft von Deggendorf Fire. Zudem wurde er mit einer Förderlizenz für die Krefeld Pinguine ausgestattet, für die er jedoch nicht zum Einsatz kam.

Nach einem erfolgreichen Oberligadebüt 2008 folgte ein kurzzeitiger Wechsel während der Saison 2008/09 zum EV Dingolfing in die Bayernliga. Zur Saison 2009/10 sicherte sich Deggendorf Fire erneut die Dienste des Außenangreifers. Im darauffolgenden Jahr folgte der Wechsel zu den Moskitos Essen in die Oberliga West, wo er unter Trainer Jari Pasanen in 43 Saisonspielen 26 Scorerpunkte sammelte. Seit der Saison 2011/12 gehörte Lupzig der Organisation der Hannover Indians in der 2. Eishockey-Bundesliga an. Zwischen 2012 und 2015 spielte Lupzig für den MEC Halle 04.

Vor der Saison 2015/16 unterschrieb er einen Vertrag über zwei Jahre bei den Hannover Scorpions. Anschließend unterschrieb er einen Jahresvertrag beim EHC Timmendorfer Strand 06. Nach einer erfolgreichen Saison an der Ostsee unterzeichnete er vor der Saison 2018/19 einen Vertrag bei den Crocodiles Hamburg.

Im März 2020 beendete er seine Karriere, um zukünftig als Mentalcoach und Psychologe für Sportler zu arbeiten.

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Govt steps up push for subsidized residences
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BEIJING - China's State Council announced this weekend that local governments that have failed to complete the construction of planned subsidized housing projects will not be allowed to construct or buy new official buildings.
In response to complaints about soaring property prices, China plans to have 36 million subsidized residences built in 2011 and the next four years. Ten million of them are to be built this year alone.
Gu Yunchang, vice-president of the China Real Estate Association, said on Saturday that some officials do not seem to be taking the projects seriously.
"Some local governments have squandered large amounts of revenue to have luxurious official buildings for themselves and have left little money for subsidized housing for the people," he said.
The State Council said its goal is for 20 percent of the urban population to be living in subsidized housing by 2020.
To ensure the residences being built are of a high quality, every step of their construction should be "guaranteed and supervised", the council said.
Gu said there is now only enough subsidized housing for 7 percent of the urban population, which falls short of meeting the needs of low- and middle-income earners.
"The central government plans to build more low-cost houses," Gu said. "But the number of houses built will vary according to the needs in different places. For example, in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, as much as 30 percent of the population will have them. In smaller cities, it may be less than 10 percent."
Of the subsidized-housing projects that the government plans to have built in 2011, 86 percent were under construction within the first eight months of the year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
"Although more subsidized homes will be built in the future, technically speaking, that will have little influence on the real estate market because their targets are different," Gu said.
"These houses are for those in the low- and middle-income brackets, who can't afford commercial houses."
In the future, people who can afford market-rate properties may also be allowed to buy subsidized houses, he said. That, he said, will lower the demand for non-subsidized real estate.
"With other measures, such as setting limits on property purchases and setting property targets, that could cool the market," he said.
In September, the State Council released several guidelines to guarantee that subsidized housing projects will have the financial support, an adequate stock of land and other resources they need to go forward. It also called for local governments to set a priority on the construction of subsidized apartments for low- and middle-income families, new graduates and migrant workers.
"All the moves show that the central government has been working hard to bring balance to social development," said Dang Guoying, a researcher with the Rural Development Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. "In the long run, it will better promote economic development."
He said the projects offer hope to people, giving them places to live in that they can afford. The projects also allow people to take money they would have put toward rent and spend it on other things, helping to bolster the economy.
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Thanks to all who showed up for my "SSIS for Developers" session at CodeStock. For those interested here's my slide deck. Once again CodeStock was a great success, we had a lot of interesting sessions to attend. Additionally the Open Spaces forum on Saturday was great fun, and stimulated a lot of great conversation. For those who were in the "Books that changed my career" space be patient, I'm still working on the list so look later this week for blog post on it.


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Loading Human Launches Simultaneously on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive
By Peter Graham	 On Oct 13, 2016
Today marks a new era in the virtual reality (VR) industry. With the launch of Sony Interactive Entertainment's (SIE) PlayStation VR all the major head-mounted displays (HMDs) are now available, with PlayStation VR issuing in the first console-based headset. And what is also likely a first is the launch of Loading Human: Chapter 1, which has arrived on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive at the same time.
Developed by Untold Games and published by Maximum Games, Loading Human: Chapter 1 had been confirmed as a launch title for SIE's headset back in September, and retails for the same price across all three platforms, £29.99 GBP.
"The emergence of virtual reality has opened new pathways to immerse gamers like never before, and Loading Human: Chapter 1 was developed from the ground up to fully capitalise on this exciting new medium," said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. "Offering full integration with existing VR systems, and as a launch title for PlayStation VR, Loading Human offers compelling content and cutting edge technology to give gamers the best VR experience possible."
The title casts players as Prometheus, a scientist, who's the son of Earth's most brilliant mind. But your father is dying and summons you to meet him. Once there you learn that he wishes to cheat death by sending you on a mission into deep space to locate the Quintessence, a life-saving energy source. As the title suggests the videogame is an episodic adventure, with this first chapter taking place in your father's Antarctic lab.
To complement this announcement the studio has released a brand new trailer (seen below), showcasing gameplay footage alongside reaction interviews from players.
Over the past day there's been loads of new trailers being launched as developers look to entice gamers to purchase their experiences. We've seen videos for Battlezone, Super Stardust Ultra VR, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, The Assembly and many more.
Keep reading VRFocus for all the very latest PlayStation VR news.
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We can help you comply with the boat dock sign rules for Hot Springs, Arkansas. Take a moment to review this information, contact us with questions and feel free to download a PDF guide on the Arkansas Boat Dock and Marina Safety Law.
The boat dock safety law has two primary purposed. First, it requires boat docks to be properly wired in the dock has electrical service. It must be wired to meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code (the "NEC".) Second, the signs provide a warning to users of the dock and to swimmers in the area.
Two Signs with the wording "Electric Shock Hazard: Swim at Your Own Risk" split between the two signs.
We believe this means at least two signs are required. One sign could be placed facing users of the dock when they walk down the ramp and onto the dock. The second sign should be attached facing the water so that swimmers can see it. Additional signs would add better visibility for all dock users.
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How to Find the Best Program to Help Inmates Reintegrate into Society in Georgia
As the United States faces unprecedented levels of incarceration, the need for successful reintegration programs has become more pressing. Several programs in the state of Georgia are geared toward assisting formerly incarcerated individuals in making the transition back into society after serving their time. But with so many different programs, how can you be sure that you or a loved one are enrolling in the right one? This guide will help you choose the best community reentry program in Georgia.
First, it's vital to assess the individual needs of the inmate and determine what type of support they will need upon release. Do they need access to housing assistance, job training, counseling, or other types of services? A clear understanding of their specific needs will help narrow the list of potential programs. Research the available programs in your area and compare them to factors such as cost, program duration, staff expertise and qualifications, and availability of resources. Ask questions like: Does the program provide ongoing support once the program ends? Are they equipped to deal with any specific mental health issues that may arise? Does the program have access to resources like job opportunities or housing assistance?
Find out if the program is tailored to meet the needs of the specific population. Many programs are designed to work with all individuals who are recently released from prison. Still, some specialize in meeting the needs of particular demographics, such as women or those with substance abuse problems. Knowing that the program is well-equipped to meet an individual's specific needs will significantly increase their chances for success. When finding the best program to help inmates reintegrate into society in Georgia, particular requirements must be met to make the most successful transition back into the community. The first requirement is that the program provides a safe and secure environment for the former inmate to live in, while reintegrating. This includes having a reliable support system to help the individual adjust to life after incarceration.
The program must provide counseling and educational services for the former inmate. These services should include psychological benefits, such as anger management and coping strategies, and educational programs to help the individual acquire job skills and other knowledge needed to succeed in the workforce. These services should also provide job training, career counseling, and other resources that can help an individual looking to start a new career after incarceration. Finally, the program must have a clear plan for monitoring the progress of the former inmate during the reintegration process. This includes tracking their employment, housing situation, and any other areas of concern that may arise. In addition to this, the program needs to be able to provide feedback on the individual's progress and offer resources that will assist the individual in remaining on track for the entirety of the process. By adhering to these guidelines, formerly incarcerated individuals will be able to locate the most suitable program to ease their readmission into society.
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Kids need parents to be great role models, to feel empowered by them and to guide them in making healthy choices. What better way to encourage kids than to be active than to exercise together?
SSISA will be hosting a unique event for dads and their daughters. There will be two 90 minute sessions catering for younger and slightly older daughters. Sponsored by Futurelife – with a Canon camera worth R10 000 up for grabs as a prize – the morning will include fun, fitness, a bit of nutrition, plenty of laughter, some good bonding and a creative competition.


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Released: Mar 28, 2011
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Visible Sound HD is the best music and audio visualizer for the iPad. Now with crisp, high-quality OpenGL graphics for improved performance on the iPad 1 and 2.
* Introductory low price of $1.99 *
Visible Sound provides a 3-dimensional, colorful, visual representation of the sounds heard by the iPad's microphone or an attached audio headset. Unlike other audio visualizers, which all too often consist of pre-programmed, mostly meaningless graphics that only loosely correspond to the music being played, Visible Sound creates all graphics completely on-the-fly from the sound itself.
This means you can see every drum beat, every vocal solo, every musical feature represented on the screen. The Visible Sound visualization is so detailed, you could theoretically use it to reproduce the original sound being displayed.
Visible Sound is also great for playing and experimenting with - see the frequency content of your voice, your dog's bark, your doorbell, or a coin rattling as it falls to the ground. You can continue to play music from the iPod app, Pandora, etc. while Visible Sound is running, or use it with any other source of audio.
Several color schemes may be selected for a different appearance, and to highlight different parts of the spectrum. The color schemes have been specifically chosen for visual appeal, clarity and visibility on the iPad screen.
Visible Sound uses the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to isolate the individual frequency components (essentially, the individual musical notes) in sound, and displays the intensity of each frequency using both color and 3-dimensional position.
Visible Sound works on both the iPad 1 and iPad 2. Despite the graphical complexity of the visualization, performance on the iPad 1 is just fine, and performance on the iPad 2 is even better.
Coming soon: versions for the iPhone 4, iPod Touch, and Mac OS X.
If there is enough interest, I have a prototype "Pro" version in the works that supports touch-based intensity measurement, adjustable FFT lengths, windows, buffer lengths, and so forth. Contact me at the support email for any feature requests or suggestions.
All proceeds from sales of Visible Sound will go to scientists working on clean energy research (me).
➜ What's new in version 1.1.1
Update for OpenGL issue experienced in some iOS 5 configurations.
+ Visible Sound HD is an ok, 3.5-star app.
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Photovoltaic Malta - Solar Solutions Ltd. | Solar Solutions Ltd.
Solar Solutions can assist in the design and implementation of both Off-grid & On-Grid. Read more below to learn more on which system is the best solution for your needs. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
A 'grid connected' system is simply a PV system which is connected to the electricity supplier's distribution network, or 'grid'. In Malta the grid belongs to Enemalta Corporation.
The Kyocera Solar photovoltaic panels are installed on the roof and produce high voltage DC current. This is fed into an SMA Sunny Boy inverter which stabilises the current and changes it into AC current at 230V, suitable for Malta's supply. The AC from the inverter is then fed into a two way meter (supplied by Enemalta). The electricity which is being produced by the PV system will either be consumed by the household or, if excess electricity is being produced, will be fed into Enemalta's grid.
1. No storage systems (batteries) need to be purchased by a household.
2. There is no need for a backup system if the PV system is not producing enough electricity to meet the household's needs.
3. Solar Solutions Ltd will design and install a PV system which takes into account the consumption patterns of each household and maximise the return on the investment.
An 'off grid' or 'stand alone' system is less common than on grid systems. An off grid is able to produce and store power independently from the Enemalta grid.
These systems are particularly suitable in remote locations, especially those where the property is more than one-quarter mile from the nearest power lines. Often the installation of an off grid PV system proves more cost-effective than extending the power lines.
The system is identical to an 'on-grid' system, however instead of being connected to Enemalta, the power is stored in batteries. The batteries supplied by Solar Solutions Ltd are batteries which are specifically made for heavy duty applications in PV use. Batteries used in the auto and other industries are not suitable to the heavy charging and discharging cycle and will not perform well.
In Malta these applications are suitable for farms and places which are not connected to Enemalta or for customers who require a secure back up for their power supply.


The Nordique spa Mont Ste-Anne takes pride in supporting its community through sponsorship. Every year, we give out several thousands of dollars in goods and services to different organizations.
Beneficiaries of the event. We highly prioritize activities whose main goal is to help the most underprivileged people in our society.
The request's recurrence. We try, as much as possible, not to always give to the same organizations, so others have the chance to be associated with our company.
The visibility offered, including the number of participants, the period of the year, and the event's nature, and its fit with our marketing goals.
While we thank everyone who contacts us, we only communicate with those whose requests have been accepted.