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WALKING SAFARI IN ZAMBIA: HOW TO PLAN

When you walk along the wilderness of Zambia, this presents something uniquely immersive that brings you near to the core of unspoiled nature's natural beauty. By taking a walking safari in Zambia, you can establish a unique, intimate relationship with nature that you might not experience when on a rover. Here you get to see nature in detail which you would not notice in a normal game drive.

Walking safari in Zambia gives one an experience guided by highly experienced safari guides. They are accompanied by knowledgeable National Parks rangers, meaning one has an adventure like no other. You will enjoy seeing the flora and fauna in a way you never have in your life, especially the noble elephants as well as the wild cats that are indigenous to Zambia.

Different from a normal experience, where you will be seen touring in a Land Rover, a walking safari is an opportunity to take it cool, enjoy the fresh air, and participate actively in the sights and sounds of nature. The soft hypnosis of leaves, the pretty song of birds, and the loud echo of a lion result in soothing music that follows you inside the bush.

Should you be craving a walking safari that doesn’t only exist inside your imagination, this adventure is for you, my friend. First, it takes you into close contact with nature thus you exceedingly appreciate and grow in wonder for the treeless expanse of the Zambian wilderness. So lace up your walking shoes, grab your binoculars, and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery through the captivating landscapes of Zambia.

Exploring the Enchanting Walking Safaris of Zambia

Embarking on a journey into the heart of Zambia's untamed wilderness unveils a tapestry of walking safari experiences that beckon the intrepid traveler. From the iconic South Luangwa National Park to the remote expanses of North Luangwa and the scenic wonders of Lower Zambezi, each destination offers a unique blend of adventure and immersion in nature's splendor.

1. South Luangwa National Park

Delving into the realm of walking safaris, South Luangwa National Park emerges as a beacon of exploration, steeped in the legacy of Norman Carr, the visionary pioneer of this captivating landscape. The park's narrative unfolds through the lens of photographic walking safaris, a tradition that Carr himself inaugurated. Nestled within this wilderness is the enduring Nsefu Camp, a testament to Carr's dedication to conservation and sustainable tourism. Under the custodianship of Robin Pope Safaris, guests traverse the park's diverse terrain, walking from one luxurious camp to another amidst a backdrop of lions, leopards, wild dogs, and an array of captivating wildlife.

Key Highlights of South Luangwa:

Known as Zambia's premier national park for walking safaris.

Unique 'sleep outs' offering a wilderness sleeping experience.

Renowned as 'the Valley of Leopards' due to its leopard population density.

Conveniently located near Malawi, allowing for a cross-border adventure.

2. North Luangwa National Park - Remoteness set in African Safaris

Exploring the unexplored in the wide open spaces of North Luangwa National Park with Remote Africa Safaris will give you a very different safari like no other nature experience. With two exclusive camps, Takwelela and Mwaleshi, guests abstained from traditional game drives and engaged in experiential walking safaris instead, led by well-versed guides. From confrontations of lions, leopards, and wild dogs to the opportunity of a black rhino sighting, the park’s untamed natural setting offers you a taste of nature’s uncharted territory.

Key Highlights of North Luangwa

Remote and unscathed wild forests.

It is possible to view the wary black rhinos.

Low-key and original safari experience.

The two campgrounds are situated in exclusive and uncrowded locations”.

Sanctuary to the biggest elephant population in Zambia.

3. Lower Zambezi National Park - Chiawa Safaris

Journeying to the southern reaches of Zambia leads to the breathtaking Lower Zambezi National Park, a haven of scenic beauty along the Zambezi River. Chiawa Safaris, renowned for their expertise in the region, offers a gateway to a diverse eco-system waiting to be explored. From the luxurious Chiawa Camp to the rustic charm of Old Mondoro, guests can traverse grasslands, woodlands, and riverine habitats, encountering lions, leopards, elephants, and an array of wildlife along the way.

Key Highlights of Lower Zambezi:

Luxurious lodges amidst scenic beauty.

Abundance of river-based activities like sunset cruises and canoe safaris.

Diverse and picturesque landscapes waiting to be explored.

Ideal combination with a visit to Victoria Falls for a complete African adventure.

Every step taken on a walking safari in Zambia makes you discover different wonders, from colorful birds fluttering through the trees to fascinating flowers on the ground in front of you. The feeling of on-foot wandering in landscapes allows us to view nature from other perspectives and comprehend that there is a delicate balance between the elements of nature and that everything in the ecosystem is connected.

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LOTD: North Carr Beacon

~sorry for delay - meant for January 25th, 2022~ (from: http://www.ibiblio.org/lighthouse/sctse.htm)

North Carr Beacon

1821 (Robert Stevenson). Unlit daybeacon. 12 m (40 ft) hexagonal pyramidal cast iron skeletal tower topped by a ball daymark, mounted on a round stone base. Wikimedia has Kathrin Passig's photo and the beacon is probably seen in Bing's satellite view. The North Carr Rocks extend dangerously 2.5 km (1.5 mi) northeast from Fife Ness. They are too fragmented to support a lighthouse, and it took 8 years of effort to place a beacon on the outer rocks. Accessible only by boat. Site open, tower closed.

(full photo found here; ©Kathrin Passig)

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Monday 3 July 1837

7 20

2 35

very fine morning F62° at 8 20 – out about till breakfast at 9 in about ¾ hour – talking to Mr. Gray on the pressure of water led me to Lardner’s hydrostatics after breakfast for ¼ hour when called down about 10 to Mr. Harper – explained briefly sundry matters especially about the water wheel, and went down to Jonathan Mallinson Ing and brought up Joseph Mann to Mr. Harper and then Booth with Mr. Woods’ plans – (Joseph M- and his men began Jonathan Mallinson Ing this morning to bury scale and level down the whole of the old high road that used to cross it) – about 12 went down to the meer to Mr. Gray – stood talking sometime then came in with him about (before) 1 – A-‘s Irish tenant Francis Carter of Hatter’s field came to pay A- a quarters’ rent (30/.) and to give up the key – had got his furniture out, and was going to Leeds this afternoon, and seemed in a hurry to be off – had been twice to the Black horse to pay his rent to Mr. SW- but could not meet with him – a Thomas Mallinson of Beacon hill came with him to take the cottage – sent the latter away having taken his address saying A- would desire Mr. SW- to inquire about him – then went to A- found her lying down all right at breakfast did not know anything was the matter just asked if I should take the rent for her or if she would go down herself  she began crying Mr SW- ought to settle these things she was quite tired of paying him and having all to do herself  no I was not to take the rent she would send George  the man ought give three months’ notice or pay three months rent she would send him to Mr. Parker I said I thought this would be more than it was worth she had better take the rent and have done with the man  she cried the more I said the was very foolish to cry about it she answered she would try to do for herself we had not been happy of late wished I would let her go away I calmly replied I would not make her unhappy  she should do as she liked little Mary came in I sent her down then said well my love I shall give you a kiss (did so) and go out which I did immediately and saw her no more till dinner when all pass off tolerably  went to the meer afterwards and on returning found coffee made but A- was gone to bed  found her door fast on my coming upstairs  well now surely I shall get rid of her sometime with Mr. Gray after his luncheon he explaining to me his plan of the terrace and new idea for the laundry court – then with Mawson at the hay-barn road – agreed that he should form it at 4/. per rood – the 3 men Mr. Gray has had today barrowing stuff across the water from near th hut to the by-wash to begin the hay-barn road tomorrow and Mr. G- to have Robert M- and c° - Messrs. Gray and Harper together all the afternoon explaining each other’s plans – Holt came about 3 – gave him the note Mr. Harper had just written desiring him to be here at 10 am tomorrow told him the pith of Mr. Alexander’s letter and my answer – H- would not work Swan banks colliery if it was given to him – it would not pay its expense – but the bottom of the bank would be worth a thousand pounds to me – all my coal to below Mytholm could easily be brought out there nothing wanted but 200 yards long of walling and arching which would be done at 10/. per yard and then I should neither want Inclined plane near steam engine – R- had bought off the annual payment to Mrs. Prescott – told H- he must try to manage this matter for me as well

Mr. W-‘s bottom of bank colliery worth £1000 to me

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as he could – said he should have to see Mr. Jeremiah R- on Thursday told him to say I had mentioned Mr. A-‘s letter and my answer – that the Swan banks colliery could be of no use to me, but that as there was now no chance of R-‘s getting my coal, and his low bed loose could be of no use to anybody but me perhaps H- might persuade me to give £500 for it – H- said he observed when he last saw Mr. Jeremiah R- that he had inquired if the Incline would really be done – and H- said yes! it was let, and my coal would be better for sale than R-‘s which JR- owned was true, and that they should not have laid out so much money at the bottom of the bank if they had not thought of having my coal – H- said if I could get this low bed loose and staith at the bottom of the bank, I could put in 15 or 20 colliers in 2 months from this time – 15 acres now laid quite dry by R-‘s loose – told H- to do his best on Thursday and let me know – if there was any likelihood of agreeing with Mr. R- I needed not be at the expense of getting the gin down to pump the engine pit – the engine pit might be done at leisure – neither nor .:. the wheel would wanted (H- said at 1st) these dozen years to come – but still he said afterwards he would advise my going on with it – when out just before Holt came had had Mr. George Robinson in wheat field part of lodge road – he came to know what the rent was to be – I said he had told me ‘he must come into my will’ and I had considered the thing settled – Lower brea to be £80 a year and I would lay nothing out – he said ‘very well’ – to the latter – and I must do as well as I could for him about the rent – I said I had put it down at £80 per annum and as to the notices to quit he must have them as usual – that it should not be known, but that I would say nothing to nullify the notice in case of accident – then other conversation – thought I should not have water enough for the mill – Stocks had bid Wilson a great deal of money and he and W- and Holdsworth were going to join, and loose all the Northowram coal into the black brook – had only Joseph Wilkinson to agree with and one little bit of [interning] property to pass thro’ (I guess in silence this in Dr. Alexanders’ temple of the winds) vid Extract and value as stated by the old man at Todbottoms a month or 2 ago – on telling Holt all this, he laughed at it – said they never could do it – they would have all the water to pump –it could not be done these 20 years – on Holt’s going about 3 ¾ or 4, in and out – at the meer till after the six o’clock bell rang – the water up to within an inch or 2 of the by wash – talk of putting the plank in, and raising the water to the utmost = 12in. above the bywash – then with Messrs. Harper and Gray – stood out talking of the hotel etc. to send for Mr. Parker tomorrow – he to let the hotel – might otherwise feel neglected and not do his best for me in the business – the advertisement to be out immediately Mr. H- now finds Carr has affronted a great many people – he is evidently [managing] to get the hotel – Braithwaite has retaken the George Inn – H- thinks I shall have a great many applications – Mr. Husband to be settled with on Wednesday and then be off – the east tower may be brought forward and temporary kitchens got out off the gallery – I agree to give up the dry arches very expensive and good for too little to be worthwhile – H- thinks (Mr. Gray has done much good in this respect and others) that perhaps I had best do something towards furnishing the hotel – he seems for the mill – I had said I would give it up – H- said it could be completed for £1200 and according to this calculations there would be water enough – seemed not remember that the contents of the meer could be drawn off in 5 ¾ hour or six – dinner at 7 20 – Had Charles Howarth for a minute or 2 brought his bills – to come tomorrow rail off gap between Long field end and Little field brow, and prepare roof of hay barn, and boat-house roof etc – out from about 8 ¾ to 9 ¾ - at the meer with Mr. Gray – coffee – A- gone to bed – her door locked on my coming upstairs at 10 35 at which hour F57° very fine day – then till 12 wrote all the above of today – Begun hay time (as I suppose having so ordered it) this afternoon nearby mowing the platform piece of Walsh land – I shall indeed that heaven prospers me if I can make a reasonable agreement with Mr. Rawson for his low bed loose this will loose me so that I can do without A-s’ help  what will become of her! but god be thanked for all his mercies – note tonight from Mr. Adam to say the completion of the purchase of Hardcastle’s wood and the road to it is fixed for Friday next – wood £100 road £10 = £110 Robert Mann + 5 at the back Lodge road throwing the soil up on the east side this afternoon – in the morning puddling and walling the new pool as far as the stone would go – new doorway from kitchen opening into the new court to the east, began by 2 masons this morning – Edward at the laundry drying closet as on Saturday and Friday at this or the chimney – the flagging room the house (to the north) done on Saturday except the piece left under the housekeepers’ room windows – know not what the rest of the masons were doing today – the tower slating done on Saturday I think – wrote thus and writing out memoranda etc. till 12 40 – then looking over rental till 1 ¼ - no! 1 ½ seeing what income I have without Northgate or coal I may reckoning profit from land in my own hands at one hundred and twenty  I have about two thousand a year and say interest and expenses eleven hundred then I have nine hundred a year to spend –

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Wild Guide reveals the stunning secret beauty spots in London and the South East

London and the South East are often associated with congestion and urban sprawl – but if you know where to look, wild adventures are available.

Wild Guide London & South East (www.wildthingspublishing.com), written by Daniel Start, Lucy Grewcock and Elsa Hammond, is an intriguing and highly useful compendium of thousands of them.

It lists secret beaches, rivers and lakes that are perfect for swimming, ancient and enchanting woods filled with gnarled trees (even one with a door), strange ruins and follies and hillsides where you can catch magical sunrises and sunsets.

The authors say: ‘The Wild Guide is a celebration of the most beautiful places that lie hidden, just off the beaten path. It’s your guide to a lifetime of joyful exploration and simple pleasures.

‘We wanted to show how many simple and amazing adventures can be found close to big cities. [The book] is packed full with memories of wild campsites, night-walks, foraging missions, sunset hilltop hikes, canoe trips at dawn and countless dips into chalky streams and still lakes. We hope this book inspires many more wild and wonderful escapades.’

Scroll down for MailOnline Travel’s selection of top spots listed in the tome. 

WADENHOE, RIVER NENE, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Wild Guide says that this idyllic spot is ‘a wonderful place for messing about in the water’. For bonus points, there’s a ‘lovely riverside pub’ – the Kings Head – and a ‘pretty church’

GREAT OUSE RIVER AT OLNEY, BOROUGH OF MILTON KEYNES: At this point in the river, says Wild Guide, there’s a shingle beach and ‘beautiful views back to Olney’. The beach is just five minutes by foot from St Peter and Paul church

SEGENHOE RUINED CHURCH, BEDFORDSHIRE: Enter through the north porch, says the book, to appreciate the elaborate columns and arches. It adds that there are lots of nooks and crannies to explore

WINDSOR GREAT PARK: This 4,800-acre park is home to Europe’s largest collection of ancient oaks, the book reveals – and several of them are over 1,000 years old

DONNINGTON CASTLE, NEWBURY: This twin-towered gatehouse, Wild Guide says, was once part of a medieval castle. But it was demolished in 1646 after a Civil War siege

WIMPOLE FOLLY AT WIMPOLE HALL, CAMBRIDGESHIRE: Wimpole Folly is, bizarrely, designed to resemble the ruins of a medieval castle. Wild Guide says that the 18th-century sham structure is set in ‘beautiful parkland’ with a lake that’s great for a dip

THE ORCHARD TEA GARDEN, GRANTCHESTER, CAMBRIDGESHIRE: A truly lovely spot for tea and scones. And river swimming is available nearby

KINGSGATE BAY, EAST KENT: This beach with ‘perfect sand, caves and even a sea arch’ can be found just below the Captain Digby pub, between Joss and Botany

FREDVILLE PARK, EAST KENT: Some say this tree – the ginormous Majesty Oak – is England’s most beautiful tree, according to the book. It sits in parkland peppered with several ancient gnarled chestnuts and oaks

FIRLE BEACON, EAST SUSSEX DOWNS: Wild Guide recommends coming here to ‘watch the sunset over the distant sea’. And walking to The Ram Inn, three miles away

ULTING CHURCH BY THE RIVER CHELMER, ESSEX COAST: ‘Lovely clean swimming and canoeing’ is possible at this beauty spot, but watch out for boats

LAKE WOOD AND GROTTO, UCKFIELD, EAST SUSSEX: A great swimming spot, says Wild Guide, with rocky crags and an ‘amazing carved out cave and grotto complex’

HALNAKER WINDMILL AND ‘TUNNEL’, WEST SUSSEX: This landmark, says Wild Guide, is reached through a ‘magical tree tunnel along a section of the ancient Roman Stane Street’

SS VINA, BRANCASTER, NORTH NORFOLK: This former merchant-navy vessel became stranded on a sandbank in 1944, explains Wild Guide, and is now visible at low tide. The wreck can be reached, but fast tides mean extreme care must be taken, the book warns

THE THICKS, STAVERTON PARK, SUFFOLK COAST: Behold a beguiling slice of primaeval woodland, populated with ‘gnarled, twisted and ivy-clad trees’. The book reveals that the park is home ‘to more than 4,000 pollarded oaks, some of Britain’s largest holly trees and the oldest oaks in East Anglia’

THOMAS A BECKET CHURCH, FAIRFIELD, ROMNEY MARSH: Come here for a tranquil fairy-tale landscape – a little 13th-century church, a river, meadows and grazing sheep. ‘Only the sound of the wind across the marches disturbs the peace,’ the book says

FRITHSDEN BEECHES, ASHRIDGE, NORTH CHILTERNS: Magical, eh? It’s little wonder that scenes for Harry Potter and Sleepy Hollow were shot here

IVINGHOE BEACON, NORTH CHILTERNS: Come here for ‘panoramic views over the Vale of Aylesbury and Ashridge Estate’

EDBURTON HILL, MID SUSSEX DOWNS: Make your way to this spot for ‘striking views as the sun dips below the horizon’, suggests the book. Reach it by way of a ‘beautiful two-mile ridge walk from Devil’s Dyke’

SISLAND CARR, NORFOLK BROADS: If you want to see one of the UK’s most magnificent bluebell displays, this is the place to visit, says the book

DEVIL’S KNEADING TROUGH, KENT DOWNS: This ‘dramatic valley’ affords walkers views across Romney Marsh and out to the Channel

MOOR WOOD SUNKEN LANE, HIGH WEALD: A wonderful ancient holloway with walls formed from rocks and roots

THE CROWHURST YEW, HIGH WEALD: Ever seen a tree with a door? Now you have. This ancient yew has a ‘mysterious’ history, the book says, and is reputed to be 4,000 years old

OLD KNOBBLEY, FURZE HILL WOOD, ESSEX: Behold one of England’s oldest oaks. In the past, according to the book, hunted witches used to hide inside. Today excited children clamber over the 800-year-old tree’s contorted limbs

ST MARY’S CHURCH, EASTWELL, KENT: This intriguing ruined church is home to the tombstone of Richard Plantagenet, 3rd Duke of York. The inventory also includes an ivy-clad tower, a lake and an ancient yew tree

HAMPSTEAD PONDS, THE HEATH, LONDON: These superb woodland swimming lakes are easily reached by public transport – and are watched over by lifeguards

WAXHAM AND SEA PALLING, NORFOLK BROADS: There’s an amazing beach near these two villages, as this image shows. Keep your eyes peeled for seals

ST BENET’S ABBEY, RIVER BURE, NORFOLK BROADS: Wild Guide says that this ‘impressive ruin’ – an abandoned 16th-century monastery – is ‘hidden away in the depths of Broadland, away from roads, towns and phone reception’

ST CROSS WINCHESTER, RIVER ITCHEN: This image shows the water meadows and ‘deepish pools’ behind the ‘wonderful and ancient’ Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

PRIORY BAY, ST HELENS, ISLE OF WIGHT: These ‘quiet, golden sands’ are set beneath woods and can be accessed directly from the Priory Bay Hotel restaurant

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Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia, Canada, is located on Vancouver Island’s rugged southern end and boasts magnificent natural surroundings.

The city’s museums showcase its complex history, including its ethnic mix and native origins. The waterfront, especially lively Fisherman’s Wharf, is popular with both locals and tourists and Victoria’s Chinatown is one of the oldest in North America. Top 10 things to do in Victoria, BC

1. Royal BC Museum

Located next to Victoria's Inland Port, the Royal British Columbia Museum was established in 1886, with archives added in 1894. Today, it houses the British Columbia museum and archive, to collect and protect artifacts, specimens and documents related to British Columbia's Natural and Human History. The collection comprises about seven million objects, including artifacts, natural historical specimens and archives.

2. Beacon Hill Park

A favorite place for Victorians and deeply connected with city history. The views from all corners of the park are breathtaking, whether the fields are covered with miles of seasonal wildflowers or a storm is drawing the sea and the sky is all shades of gray. Cameron Bandshell hosts concerts on warm summer evenings and the breeze carries the scent of flowers from the Victoria flower garden and a rose garden, while trees, lakes and bridges provide lovely hiking trails. As you stroll through the park, you can see herons, otters, pandas and squirrels, and waterways that provide homes for turtles and cranes

3. British Columbia Parliament Buildings

British Columbia Parliament Building is a cluster of magnificent ornate Neo-baroque buildings north of Belleville Street and opposite the Inland Harbor. The combination of Baroque symmetry, brilliant white marble, some domes and the rustic surface of the Romanesque Revival style have made the buildings an impressive legislature for the young province.

4. Things to Do in Victoria, BC: Craigdarroch Castle

Perched on a hilltop in Victoria's Rockland neighborhood, Craigdarroch is a massive Victorian mansion built in the 1890s for the baron Robert Dunsmuir and his family. Spread over 25,000 square feet, Craigdarroch Castle has 39 rooms and no charges were built. Granite was brought from British Columbia, an oak staircase from Chicago and bricks were shipped from San Francisco.

5. Fisherman's Wharf

Located next to Victoria's Inland Port, the Fisherman's Wharf is where locals take visitors. There is great food at every corner, live music, great atmosphere, stunning views, a floating city nearby, expensive yachts moored in the harbor, and powerful fishing boats to bring vitality to the day.

6. Ogden Point Breakwater

Ogden Point Breakwater is a narrow 800-foot walkway, not far from the Domestic Port, ending with a beautiful lighthouse and providing incomparable views of the harbor and surrounding landscape. The walk begins at the Ogden Point cafe on Dallas Street, where you can find an interesting interpretation exhibit telling the story of the construction of breakwaters and local marine life.

7. Miniature World

Located just north of the Fairmont Empress hotel in Victoria, Miniature World allows you to immerse yourself in a bit of fantasy and history and bring your inner kid with more than 80 miniature but highly detailed screens. about places, events, and topics, all with appropriate sound, making the experience both fun and authentic.

8. Robert Bateman Centre

Located on the second floor of the historic 1924 Neoclassical Steam Station in Victoria's Inland Port, the Robert Bateman Center is an art gallery with a collection of paintings by Robert Bateman, nature and cave artists. wildlife and legendary Canadian naturalists have devoted their lives to painting the magnificent nature.

9. Chinatown

As you pass through the Harmonized Benefits Gate on Fisgard Street, you enter Victoria Victoria, one of the oldest Chinatowns in North America and the oldest in Canada. It is still a popular place for Canadians to live and work and is the heart of the cultural community, with a Buddhist temple, community organizations such as China Consolidated Charity Association, Chinese public school Quoc, well maintained housing and shops. This is a popular spot for locals craving Chinese food and curious tourists for this unique Victoria neighborhood.

10. What to Do in Victoria, BC: Emily Carr House

The Emily Carr House is a national provincial historic site dedicated to the life's work its name, Emily Carr. Visitors can wander through the carefully restored downstairs rooms in her childhood home and learn more about her art, her relationship with nature and her passion for First Nations. Guests are invited to visit the gardens, refreshments on the porch and visit the gift shop. The tourist season lasts from May to September.

And here are the top 10 things to do in Victoria, BC. Have you got your options? If not, please refer to the above locations. Wish you will have a happy trip and always happy.

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The Sole Source of Hope For the Raiders Following a Season of Disappointment

The Oakland Raiders, who are closer to being the Las Vegas Raiders, are coming up on the end of a disappointing season. For many of the fans, “disappointing” might be an understatement. It was no more than about 17 weeks ago that many had anticipated this team winding up in a playoff hunt, returning them to their fame of the 2016 season where they ended the year 12-4, their playoff hopes crushed perhaps only by injury (Carr’s leg) on one very somber Christmas Eve victory against the Indianapolis Colts. With only a couple weeks remaining in the regular season it’s clear that those who speculated a comeback season for the Raiders -led by none other than fan-favorite Head Coach Jon Gruden- certainly jumped the gun. There are those who still speculate that had the Raiders retained 2016 Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack, that maybe this whole team would look a lot different. And when you look to the northeast and see the Chicago Bears, who traded multiple 1st round picks for the DPOY, have clinched the NFC North title for the first time in 8 years, it’s easy to see why people imagine Mack’s impact on the Raiders might have led this team to seeing a lot more wins in the 4th quarter. It’s important to quickly note that Raiders Jon Gruden walked into a situation in Oakland that no head coach who also is charged with making sound business decisions for an NFL franchise would want to be wrapped up in. Khalil Mack was in a contract hold out, hoping to make the kind of money that QBs make, the kind of money that Chicago paid him at $141mil over 6 years, according to NFL.com. The Raiders would have been much more eager to offer Mack that money had they not offered their QB a $125 million dollar contract an offseason removed. Jon Gruden valued Khalil Mack and understands -maybe now more than ever- the value in having a great pass rush. But he made the business decision to not tie the Raiders hands in salary cap hell by being the franchise to spend more money between 2 players than any other franchise in the NFL. And as the ball club currently sit at 3-11 as I write this, it might seem like it all would have been worth it. But despite that abysmal win-loss record, there is a beacon of hope for the Raiders as they head into the 2019 offseason. A man whom many fans once crowned “The Chosen One,” QB Derek Carr is finishing the 2018 year in a fashion that any fan base and franchise can rally behind and move forward with. It’s been a season of ups and downs for Derek Carr and the fans watching him. The first quarter of the season felt like watching 2 different quarterbacks depending on which half of the game you were tuned in to. In the first half, Carr would make decisions and throws that we’re very accustomed to seeing from the young talent. The ball arrived on time to the likes of Jared Cook and co. (Cooper formerly included.) Displays of touch or tremendous arm strength, accuracy and precision, and pocket awareness are evident for portions of games (see game vs. Broncos, Dolphins.) But then something would happen in the 2nd half or even just 4th quarter of games where Carr would turn into a different QB. It was like the 27 year old QB was “seeing ghosts,” something we see from old veteran QBs like Eli Manning or Derek’s older brother David Carr back in the twilight of his QB career. Interceptions, thrown away balls, and unnecessary sacks became almost expected of the QB when watching those first few games (see game vs. Rams, Dolphins.) But something changed. A light switched on in week 8 in the Raiders home game versus the Colts. What we saw from Derek Carr was a QB who looked confident and capable of making every throw to keep his crumbling team competitive for 4 quarters. He hung in the pocket taking multiple big hits to complete passes in tight windows. He kept his poise and delivered picture-perfect rainbows to the likes of Seth Roberts for house calls (see 2nd qtr. 12:00mins). The QB rushed for his 1st career TD and ended the day with a stat line of 21/28, 244yds, 3TDs, 0Int, 1rushTD. But most of all, we saw a QB who, maybe for the first time all year, looked comfortable in Jon Gruden’s offense. This familiarity with the offense continued to develop for Carr and his December football has certainly been his best all year. So far in the month of December, Carr has a completion percentage of 68.3, thrown for 870yds, 6TDs, and 0INTs. In fact, Carr has not thrown a single interception since week 5 vs the LA Chargers. That’s a span of 9 games (so far) without an interception. His 278 consecutive pass attempts without an INT is the raiders franchise-record for the longest streak, breaking former Raiders QB Rich Ganon’s record. And what’s perhaps more impressive is that Carr’s streak is the longest active Passes without an INT streak in the NFL. Keep in mind that Carr is doing this with the likes of 33 year old WR Jordy Nelson, 7th round rookie WR Marcel Ateman, and TEs Jared Cook, Lee Smith, and Derek Carrier. The later of whom won the week 14 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a dramatic home-game affair. (See .) So what about Derek Carr’s quietly brilliant QB season and a 3-11 team under Coach Gruden should bode well for this franchise going forward? After all, 3-11 has them ranked 31st. Out of 32. Well, it boils down to 2 things, one of which I’ve covered plenty: Quarterback play and a ton capital. As Derek Carr continues to grow in Jon Gruden’s offense, we should continue to see the kind of results that we’ve looked at above. And keep in mind that Carr has only had one season in his career where he had previous experience running the Offense: 2016 in Bill Musgrave’s system. If you read my (only) previous piece on Sean McVay and Jared Goff, you already know how important the connection between a QB and system can be. And as Derek Carr grows more fluent in Gruden’s offense, Gruden will grow the pieces around Carr. Because Jon Gruden opted to trade Khalil Mack rather than pay him a mega-deal, Gruden not only has plenty of allocated funds in salary cap for free agents, but he also has 5 first round draft picks over the next 2 seasons. Now if you ask me, one of the first things Gruden needs to invest in is a higher quality offensive Tackle. Derek Carr has been sacked a total of 47 times this year. That’s 16 more sacks than his 2nd highest total in 2015 and the year’s not even finished. Now, Gruden did invest the team’s 2018 1st round draft pick in LT Kolton Miller, who was a surprise pick to many. Miller has shown flashes of being able to play LT at a high enough level but his performance suffers tremendously when LG Kelechi Osemele is not playing next to him due to injury. Miller single-handedly allowed 2 sacks vs. the Bengals in week 15 and Gruden responded saying it was something that “needed to be fixed.” My take? An offensive line coach with a better pedigree of producing high-level players than Tom Cable. With 3 picks in the first round of the 2019 draft, look for the Raiders to add a guy like OT Jonah Williams our Alabama or OT Greg Little out of Ole Miss. In addition to needing to take better care of Derek Carr, Gruden needs to make some moves to take care of his defense and add a pass rusher (or two!) This upcoming draft class boasts plenty of one-Man-wrecking-crew type of defensive linemen and after losing one of the best in the business in Khalil Mack, look for the Raiders to go big in that market. Gruden has already had success finding defensive linemen for the Raiders as he added 5th round pick Maurice Hurst who has been arguably the best rookie interior defensive line player, and rookies Arden Key and PJ Hall have looked promising. Ultimately, the biggest piece of the puzzle has already been put in place for Jon Gruden and the Raiders. They have their Quarterback - in case there was any question there. And that QB is going to improve from where he is now when he’s had a full year of running Gruden’s offense under his belt. The Raiders might be the second worst team in football right now but with Derek Carr behind Center, don’t count out any sort of comeback for this football team.

[charlesccastill]

200 State Street in Boston sold to Carr Properties for $222 million

BOSTON— Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has completed the sale of 200 State Street in Boston to Carr Properties for $222 million.

On behalf of GLL Real Estate Partners, Vice Chairman Edward Maher, Executive Managing Director Matthew Pullen and Director James Tribble of NKF’s Boston Capital Markets team, which is led by Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin, oversaw the transaction of 200 State Street’s 304,178-square-foot office condominium and associated 120-space parking garage.

200 State Street is presently 96 percent leased to a diverse 21-tenant roster anchored by Beacon Health Options, TD Bank, FTI Consulting, Beacon Capital Partners and TIFF Investment Management. The institutional-quality asset benefits from significant base building and tenant improvements completed throughout the past 10 years.

“200 State Street’s compact building core facilitates highly efficient, flexible floor plates averaging 20,000 square feet in size,” said Pullen. “Combined with its prestigious State Street address and panoramic city and Boston Harbor views, the asset is uniquely able to accommodate a variety of modern tenant requirements.”

Featuring on-site access to the MBTA Blue Line and located within a five-minute walk of the MBTA commuter ferry at Rowes Wharf, 200 State Street boasts an exceptional location with respect to all major forms of transportation. The asset is also well positioned between South Station and North Station, Boston’s primary transit hubs. Finally, Interstates 93 and 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) are easily accessible from 200 State Street’s on-site parking garage.

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200 State Street in Boston sold to Carr Properties for $222 million

BOSTON— Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has completed the sale of 200 State Street in Boston to Carr Properties for $222 million.

On behalf of GLL Real Estate Partners, Vice Chairman Edward Maher, Executive Managing Director Matthew Pullen and Director James Tribble of NKF’s Boston Capital Markets team, which is led by Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin, oversaw the transaction of 200 State Street’s 304,178-square-foot office condominium and associated 120-space parking garage.

200 State Street is presently 96 percent leased to a diverse 21-tenant roster anchored by Beacon Health Options, TD Bank, FTI Consulting, Beacon Capital Partners and TIFF Investment Management. The institutional-quality asset benefits from significant base building and tenant improvements completed throughout the past 10 years.

“200 State Street’s compact building core facilitates highly efficient, flexible floor plates averaging 20,000 square feet in size,” said Pullen. “Combined with its prestigious State Street address and panoramic city and Boston Harbor views, the asset is uniquely able to accommodate a variety of modern tenant requirements.”

Featuring on-site access to the MBTA Blue Line and located within a five-minute walk of the MBTA commuter ferry at Rowes Wharf, 200 State Street boasts an exceptional location with respect to all major forms of transportation. The asset is also well positioned between South Station and North Station, Boston’s primary transit hubs. Finally, Interstates 93 and 90 (Massachusetts Turnpike) are easily accessible from 200 State Street’s on-site parking garage.

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