As Christmas approaches, all through the world’s Catholic convents, nuns and monks are extra busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularising countries. For many monastic communities – especially those devoted to contemplative life and vows of poverty – producing cookies, fruitcakes and even beer for sale is the only means to keep the lights on. But it’s also an enticing way to strengthen their ties with lay people who flock to their doors – and in some cases their websites – in the holiday season.

League of Legends es un juego competitivo y multijugador, por lo que es muy importante comunicarse con tus compañeros de equipo para conseguir la victoria. De hecho, muchas veces una buena comunicación es básica para crear una estrategia ganadora y conseguir la victoria, aunque a nivel individual el equipo contrario sea mejor. La coordinación lo es todo. Por ello, hemos creado una lista con algunos de los términos más importantes que se deben saber para empezar a jugar.

The team – led by Bao Junchen from the National University of Defence Technology in Hefei, Anhui province in eastern China, and the PLA’s Unit 31649 based in the southern province of Guangdong – recommended a two-prong approach to counter the threat. China should develop its “soft kill” electronic warfare capabilities as well as physical weapons to provide a “hard kill” response, said the authors, whose affiliations add credibility to the study because of their direct knowledge of Chinese military strategy and tactics.

To take part, drop us a linevia this formor email us at [email protected]by noon on February 3. Tell us your name, age and school. Last week, we asked our readers, “What is the first thing you want to do when you turn 18?” Here’s what they had to say. What’s your favourite comfort food and why? I would like to get three tattoos on my arms, fingers and feet, depicting the meaningful things in my life.

Crash in Hong Kong’s Cheung Tsing Tunnel causes water pipes to burst, forcing lane closures Water gushed out from a wall in Hong Kong’s Cheung Tsing Tunnel on Saturday, leading to the temporary shutdown of two lanes after a medium goods vehicle crashed and ruptured a section of the structure’s inner pipes. Police said two Kowloon-bound lanes of the tunnel were closed for about 2½ hours from 1.15pm following the traffic incident.