text: 5 Based on Playstation Plus Beta.DarrylHolmes | 20/12/2010 | See all DarrylHolmes's reviews (4)DC Universe was a title I originally intended to miss, until my step-dad downloaded the Beta and I saw him playing. It looked like an action game so I gave it a go myself and "wow!".The game doesn't feel like a standard MMO at all, I was expecting City of Heroes/Villains or World of Warcraft with tights... but unlike your standard MMO the combat is thick, fast and exciting.I played as a similar character to Batman. Since I'm not a superhero fan he's pretty much the only character I can stomach. I then customised the character how I wanted and once happy with him I entered the game.I woke up on a strange ship being talked to by a women called Oracle, she hacked into me somehow and is sat somewhere talking to me, guiding me through the ship as I smash robots to pieces.As you fight your way across the ship it pops up little helpful messages to help you learn the controls and get used to combat.The combat starts out pretty basic, Square is Melee, Triangle is Ranged. It gets very deep and interesting pretty quickly and starts to feel a lot less like an MMO and much more like an action beat-em-up.As soon as you level up you, get your first skill. My first skill was a Grappling Hook that stuns enemies and drags them next to you. To do this all you have to do is hold L2 to access your skill bar, and press Square. It feels natural and you don't have to think about it in combat, you're not even scanning your keyboard for the F7 key. It's great. Then when you level up further you also get Combos similar to Hack & Slash games.Between the skills, combos and the speed of combat, it creates an action packed experience that makes you feel like your playing a very deep brawler.Outside of the combat system is the standard MMORPG stuff of grabbing loot and customising your characters appearance and stats... which is where it shines once again. The Stat system on the equipment is easy to understand and when you hover over a piece of gear in your inventory it shows you clearly how much you would gain or lose from equipping the item. No maths involved or having to dig through fan sites and forums to find out what a vaguely named stat actually does.Once you find something that is better, you go to equip it and you get a pop up window asking if you want to allow the piece of equipment to change how your character looks... You can equip new gear without sacrificing your characters aesthetics? Why the hell don't all MMO games do this! The guys behind DCUO obviously understand it's important to some players to have their characters look good, as well as being hard.I can't comment on the world or the characters, I don't know many of the DC characters or locations. But in reference to other comments about the voice acting being poor, they are speaking a load of rubbish... well it's an all-star cast and honestly, it really pays off.You have Adam Baldwin playing Superman (Full Metal Jacket, Mass Effect 2, Halo 3). Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill and Arleen Sorkin returning to their roles of Batman, The Joker and Harley Quinn (respectively) from Batman: Arkham Asylum. Will Wheaton as Robin (Stand By Me, Star Trek: Next Generation, Fallout: New Vegas and Everquest 2). Michelle Forbes as Circe (Half-Life 2, True Blood, Kalifornia). James Marsters as Lex Luther (Smallville, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Superman/Doomsday). And a whole load more.Overall the gameplay, controls, cast and features are great. Topped off with the fact that it's an MMO, as well as an MMO that actually suites a console... well that just makes it an astounding achievement.Despite the fact I have no idea who the characters are, I was still able to enjoy this game and will certainly be enjoying it on release.


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Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (Hurricane Sandy)
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Oct. 20, 2014
National Weather Service forecasters predict that Hurricane Ana will pass by Hawaii without doing much damage; residents are relaxing after being vigilant when storm was predicted to pass very closely. MORE
Oct. 17, 2014
Hurricane Gonzalo, Category 4 storm, is one of the strongest on record to threaten Bermuda. MORE
Oct. 15, 2014
Devastation continues to unfold following powerful cyclone that ripped through the eastern coast of India, with death toll rising to 25. MORE
Oct. 13, 2014
Powerful cyclone crashes against eastern coast of India; almost 300,000 people are evacuated in states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. MORE
Sep. 30, 2014
National Research Council report finds that climate change is likely to be especially harsh on barrier islands lining Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, from Cape Cod to Mexican Border; report calls for regional or even national approach to managing coastal hazards. MORE
Sep. 20, 2014
American and Mexican authorities, days after powerful hurricane hit one of Mexico's most popular Pacific resorts, continue to airlift stranded tourists from area afflicted by looting and still lacking electricity and potable water. MORE
Sep. 17, 2014
Military and police planes begin airlifting tourists from resort town of Los Cabos, Mexico, as residents begin to tally wreckage from Hurricane Odile; storm was strongest to hit the Baja California peninsula in almost 50 years. MORE
Aug. 22, 2014
Op-Ed article by coastal geology Prof Robert S Young contends plan by New York Gov Andrew M Cuomo to dredge millions of tons of sand off south shore of Long Island and spread it along beaches is colossal waste of money that will not stabilize Fire Island or reduce storm surge hazard to mainland; warns of consequences of nation's continuing failure to develop coherent plan to address risks from storms on eastern seaboard and the gulf coast. MORE
Aug. 14, 2014
Remote Hawaiian area of Puna on the Big Island, digging out from Tropical Storm Iselle, is receiving unaccustomed attention after rescheduling its vote in close Democratic Senate primary race between incumbent Brian Schatz and Rep Colleen Hanabusa; two polling places were closed during storm, and about 7,000 voters will be allowed to cast ballots that could decide race. MORE
Aug. 10, 2014
Six people are injured, one seriously, after Typhoon strikes Japan; about 500,000 residents are evacuated, and more than 400 flights are cancelled, stranding thousands of people at airports across the country. MORE
Aug. 9, 2014
Two major storms are laying siege to Hawaii, after more than two decades without a hurricane hitting the state; Tropical Storm Iselle makes landfall on the Big Island and Hurricane Julio, with winds of more than 100 miles per hour, is close behind. MORE
Jul. 16, 2014
Powerful storm cuts through the Philippines, killing at least one person and sending more than 150,000 people into shelters; typhoon causes landslides and flooding along its path from the central Philippines to the northern peninsula of Bataan, passing just south of the capital city, Manila. MORE
Jul. 5, 2014
Residents of the Outer Banks in North Carolina are relieved that damage from Hurricane Arthur, which shifted course, was not greater; while area avoided catastrophe, many business owners are concerned about the dollars that slipped away during Fourth of July weekend. MORE
Jul. 3, 2014
Tropical Storm Arthur may dampen Fourth of July fireworks and other outdoor activities, but residents of New York metropolitan area still plan to celebrate holiday. MORE
Jun. 12, 2014
Nicholas Kristof Op-Ed column cites Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study showing that hurricanes with female names kill twice as many people as hurricanes with male names; says higher death toll stems from people's tendency to take female-named hurricanes less seriously and to take fewer precautions; holds findings underscores unconscious bias that can be even more pervasive than blatant sexism. MORE
May. 23, 2014
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasters say Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico are highly likely to experience average or below-average number of hurricanes and tropical storms in 2014, as El Nino develops in Pacific Ocean; anticipate three to six hurricanes, one or two of them major storms. MORE
Jan. 3, 2014
Editorial urges landowners along the New Jersey coast to allow sand dunes to be built on their property to provide protection against future storms like Hurricane Sandy; supports Gov Chris Christie's decision to seize the necessary land by eminent domain if necessary. MORE
Dec. 6, 2013
Powerful storm with hurricane-force gusts hits Britain and begins moving across Europe, disrupting air travel, halting trains and leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity. MORE
Nov. 19, 2013
The Week column; typhoon that struck Philippines prompts questions about possible link between natural disasters and warming planet; other significant news in science and medicine highlighted. MORE
Nov. 19, 2013
Exact strength of Typhoon Haiyan has been difficult to gauge due to limitations in measurement tools; precise data on intensity of such storms is important to scientists, particularly those trying to determine effects of climate change on weather. MORE
Nov. 15, 2013
New York City Council approves new requirements expected to make buildings more self-sustaining during emergencies and prevent some hardships New Yorkers endured after Hurricane Sandy; new building codes will make it more possible for residents to stay in large buildings for extended periods without power; requirement applies immediately to new residential construction, while existing buildings have eight years to add designated fixtures. MORE
Nov. 15, 2013
Rebuild by Design contest, held by Department of Housing and Urban Development, attracts engineers, architects, designers and others with proposals to protect the New York area from the potential damage of another Hurricane Sandy; winning proposals, which range from land use changes to building designs, could have inside track to billions of dollars in Hurricane Sandy relief money. MORE
Nov. 12, 2013
Somalian government says tropical cyclone that hit the semiautonomous Puntland region killed at least 100 people; declares a state of emergency and appeals for international aid. MORE
Nov. 12, 2013
Op-Ed article by teacher Laurel Fantauzzo describes her experience in Manila as Typhoon Haiyan wrought destruction across the Philippines; notes social media and Skype allowed her to contact loved ones, just as they have allowed small measure of comfort to Filipino diaspora of some 10 million as they wait anxiously for news of family and friends. MORE
Nov. 11, 2013
Massive scale of devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan becomes clearer three days after storm, which destroyed cities, towns and fishing villages across islands of the central Philippines; death toll continues to climb, with some estimates exceeding 10,000 in city of Tacloban alone; aid workers have struggled to reach ravaged areas because of damaged roads and airports, which were already some of worst in Southeast Asia. MORE
Nov. 8, 2013
Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest typhoons in recent history, rips through the Philippines, killing at least one person, cutting communications, snapping off roofs and putting millions of people at risk. MORE
Oct. 29, 2013
One of the most powerful storms in Europe in years leaves at least 13 people dead, hundreds of thousands without power and many stranded when trains, planes and ferries are canceled after high winds batter the northern part of the Continent. MORE
Oct. 29, 2013
Some of most interesting suggestions for how to protect New York City from next Hurricane Sandy involve natural solutions, such as reefs and marshes; some scientists question effectiveness of such solutions. MORE
Oct. 17, 2013
Powerful typhoon strikes eastern Japan, causing landslides and floods that leave at least 17 people dead and 43 missing. MORE
Oct. 14, 2013
Widespread evacuation efforts ahead of cyclone that struck India's eastern coast help move 800,000 people to safety and keep death toll to just 17; similar storm 14 years earlier killed 10,000 people; success of operation is possible largely because of vast improvements in country's physical infrastructure and communication systems. MORE
Oct. 13, 2013
Authorities evacuate 800,000 people as powerful cyclone hits eastern coast of India; at least five people are killed by storm in Indian coastal city of Gopalpur. MORE
Oct. 13, 2013
At least 13 people are killed as typhoon hits the Philippines, flooding villages and damaging crops; more than 2,500 people are evacuated. MORE
Oct. 12, 2013
Monstrous cyclone that may be among the most powerful storms ever recorded in Bay of Bengal is expected to hit the eastern coast of India; storm had sustained winds of 161 miles per hour and gusts of 196 miles per hour, similar in size and intensity to Category 5 hurricane. MORE
Oct. 5, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen chugs its way toward the Gulf Coast, prompting usual preparations and drawing federal response workers out of furloughs; storm is currently not expected to reach hurricane strength, but officials with the National Hurricane Center insist, as they do every year, that residents in its path should not dwell too much on storm categories or rely too strictly on the black line that delineates a storm's predicted trajectory. MORE
Sep. 24, 2013
Powerful typhoon crashes into Guangdong Province in China and at least 25 people are killed. MORE
Sep. 22, 2013
Super Typhoon Usagi causes landslides in Philippines and flooding in Taiwan as it heads towards China's densely populated Pearl River Delta area; Chinese government issues red alert and more than 2,000 people are evacuated. MORE
Sep. 21, 2013
Twin storms that tore through Mexico are renewing criticism that political corruption and shortsightedness made the damage even worse; death toll rises to 101, but is expected to climb higher as rescue workers reach by air isolated mountain villages that had been cut off by landslides. MORE
Sep. 17, 2013
Tropical Storm Ingrid and the remnants of Tropical Storm Manuel drench Mexico's Gulf and Pacific coasts with more torrential rains, flooding towns and cities, cutting off highways and setting off deadly landslides in a national emergency that authorities say has caused at least 34 deaths. MORE
Jul. 30, 2013
United States and Cuba have been collaborating on hurricane forecasting for years, given that both nations are on same hurricane path; meteorological agencies exchange satellite data and radar analysis, and forecasting experts on both sides wish cooperation would extend to non-meteorological aspects of storms, given Cuba's effective storm preparation system. MORE
Jul. 9, 2013
New Jersey Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling that had forced the borough of Harvey Cedars to compensate a couple $375,000 for the views lost to a beach replenishment project; ruling is expected to make it much easier, and less expensive, for towns to proceed with a $25 million dune reconstruction project meant to protect homes built along fragile barrier islands. MORE
Jun. 19, 2013
Bloomberg administration releases map of expanded hurricane evacuation zones using six zone categories instead of three, placing 600,000 more people within evacuation boundaries; map also adds 26 Housing Authority developments, four hospitals and nine nursing homes. MORE
Jun. 14, 2013
Mayor Michael R Bloomberg proposes major changes to New York City's building code, saying Hurricane Sandy showed that both commercial and residential properties need additional safeguards against severe weather; costs of new regulations are expected to vary widely but could reach into the millions of dollars for single buildings like hospitals. MORE
Jun. 12, 2013
Mayor Michael R Bloomberg unveils far-reaching proposal to protect New York City from the threat of rising sea levels and powerful storm surges that includes building a network of barriers, fortifying the power grid and retrofitting older buildings; says plan would initially cost $20 billion, and eventually far more. MORE
May. 15, 2013
Overcrowded boat capsizes while trying to escape cyclone bearing down on Myanmar, tossing dozens of Rohingya Muslims into the sea; eight bodies are found and more than 50 people remain missing. MORE
May. 11, 2013
Federal authorities submit document to Federal District Court in Manhattan asserting that New York City is in violation of federal law because its emergency management plans do not adequately protect rights of individuals with disabilities; city's Law Department says it strongly disagrees with accusation. MORE
Apr. 16, 2013
Elizabeth A Harris The Appraisal column on decision by many homeowners, required by law in some waterfront areas hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, to elevate houses; in coming years, tens of thousands of homeowners in the New York metropolitan area can expect to choose between elevating their homes or paying higher insurance rates to keep them low. MORE
Dec. 18, 2012
Scientists aim to take advantage of Hurricane Sandy's aftermath to learn more about how Long Island's Fire Island, and all barrier islands, respond to and recover from major natural events. MORE
Dec. 8, 2012
Death toll from Typhoon Bopha that tore through southern Philippines rises past 450 with over 500 still missing; 393,000 people are said to be living in evacuation centers or receiving some form of assistance. MORE
Dec. 6, 2012
Rescue teams struggle to reach isolated villages in southern Philippines after powerful out-of-season typhoon tears through region, leaving at least 325 people dead and several hundred more missing. MORE
Dec. 5, 2012
At least 43 villagers and soldiers drown in New Bataan, Philippines, when torrents of water dumped by powerful typhoon cascade down mountain and engulf shelters. MORE
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11 Storm Tweets from California
Residents of the Bay Area took to social media, as the California storm rolled in. Some residents took a lighter view of what's ahead.
December 12, 2014, Friday
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Still Recovering From Hurricane Sandy
Priscilla Santos and her children lost their home, but the challenges didn't stop there.
December 6, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: Editorials , Philanthropy , Hurricane Sandy (2012) , Unemployment , New York Times Neediest Cases Fund
As Mexico Addresses Climate Change, Critics Point to Shortcomings
Mexico has passed laws to regulate emissions and promote renewable energy, but some analysts doubt it will commit the resources to meet its much-lauded goals.
November 30, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: Mexico , Greenpeace , Weather , Global Warming , United Nations , Alternative and Renewable Energy , Drought , Floods , Agriculture and Farming , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Livestock , Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
The Murphys Don't Know What to Do With Their House
In Sharyn Rothstein's "By the Water," a couple whose house was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy have to decide whether to rebuild or move away.
November 19, 2014, Wednesday
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When Mother Nature Stops Being Maternal
"Nature's Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters" examines the immense forces wielded by earthquakes, volcanoes, tornadoes and hurricanes.
November 14, 2014, Friday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: Disasters and Emergencies , American Museum of Natural History , Earthquakes , Volcanoes , Hurricanes and Tropical Storms , Art , Museums
Four New York City Hospitals to Receive $1.6 Billion for Storm Improvements
Federal money will be used to protect the health care centers, which are in flood-prone areas, from the kind of damage that Hurricane Sandy wrought in 2012.
November 7, 2014, Friday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: Hospitals , Hurricane Sandy (2012) , Floods , Bellevue Hospital Center , Coney Island Hospital , Metropolitan Hospital Center , Federal Emergency Management Agency , Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility , New York City
Church Group Has a Hammer
The Mennonite Disaster Service, a religious organization, has recently been at work helping Far Rockaway and Staten Island residents recover from the 2012 hurricane.
November 7, 2014, Friday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: Volunteers and Community Service , Mennonite Disaster Service , Disasters and Emergencies , Hurricane Sandy (2012) , Far Rockaway (Queens, NY)
What We're Reading
New York Times reporters and editors highlight great stories from around the web. Today, great reads from Peter Baker, Dan Saltzstein and others.
November 4, 2014, Tuesday
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Power Play
An investigation shows that the governor was largely responsible for the Long Island Power Authority's bumbling response to Hurricane Sandy.
October 31, 2014, Friday
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Our Failing Weather Infrastructure
Tight budgets and job vacancies make it hard to predict the next Hurricane Sandy.
October 31, 2014, Friday
MORE ON HURRICANES AND TROPICAL STORMS AND: National Weather Service , Hurricane Sandy (2012) , Federal Budget (US) , Computers and the Internet , United States , Disasters and Emergencies
Hurricane Sandy Aftermath
Images from the weeks after the storm.
Hurricane Sandy Videos
Coverage of the storm's prelude, its impact and continued aftermath.
Readers' Photographs of Hurricane Sandy
Readers contributed photographs showing the effects of the storm.
Aerial Photographs of the Damage in New Jersey
Zoom into aerial photographs showing devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.
The Learning Network
Teaching Hurricane Sandy: Ideas and Resources
Lessons, multimedia and other Times and Learning Network links.
New York City's Week in Pictures: Oct. 31
Photographs from the past week in New York City and the region include scenes from the discovery of New York's first Ebola case and an attack involving a hatchet in Queens.
Living City | Rebuilding After Sandy
Two years after Hurricane Sandy flooded tunnels and the subway system, New York's infrastructure is still recovering.
Losses and Lessons From Hurricane Sandy
We invited readers to share what was lost and what was learned in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
The Most Ambitious Environmental Lawsuit Ever
A quixotic historian tries to hold oil and gas companies responsible for Louisiana's disappearing coast.
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Star Trek
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Selected Articles About Star Trek
Starship Franchise Zooms to Top of Box Office
"Star Trek" sold an estimated $76.5 million in tickets at North American theaters in its first three and a half days of release.May 11, 2009 moviesNews
The Two Sides of 'Star Trek'
Yes, the original television series is at heart a geeky space epic, but it is also one with a political and historical context.May 10, 2009 weekinreviewNews
Mind-Meld Q. & A. With Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy talks about "Star Trek," his famous role on the show and in the movies and an early encounter he had with candidate Barack Obama.May 8, 2009 blogsWeb Log
What's Your Favorite Episode of 'Star Trek'?
These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise -- but are they really the best episodes of the original series?.May 7, 2009 blogsWeb Log
Date Is Set for 'Star Trek 3'
The latest film will open in American theaters on July 8, Paramount Pictures announced.
December 27, 2014, Saturday
Justin Lin to Direct Third 'Star Trek' Film
The USS Enterprise is about to get a little faster. "Fast & Furious" director Justin Lin is taking the helm of the third installment in Paramount's "Star Trek" franchise.
December 22, 2014, Monday
George Takei Is Still Guiding the Ship
War internment and "Star Trek" behind him, Mr. Takei advocates gay rights, leading with a wink and a grin.
June 15, 2014, Sunday
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Behind the Cover Story: Michael Behar on 'Star Trek,' Acupuncture and Bioelectronics
Michael Behar, a science and technology writer, discusses why his love for Star Trek led him to discover the growing field of bioelectronics.
May 26, 2014, Monday
MORE ON STAR TREK AND: Dalai Lama , GlaxoSmithKline PLC , Science and Technology , Nerves and Nervous System , Acupuncture
'Star Trek' Prop to Help 'Reading Rainbow' Grow
LeVar Burton is leveraging a chance to wear the original Visor he sported as the character Geordi La Forge in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" in exchange for a donation to a crowdfunding campaign for "Reading Rainbow."
May 26, 2014, Monday
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'Star Trek' Concert Tour Pairs Films With Symphony Orchestra
Fans of "Star Trek" will soon be able to follow the adventures of the crew of the USS Enterprise in their favorite films as the popular franchise goes where it has never gone before, with screenings accompanied by a symphony orchestra.
April 10, 2014, Thursday
'Star Trek' Actor Chris Pine Pleads Guilty to DUI
Hollywood actor Chris Pine, known for playing Captain Kirk in the "Star Trek" movies, pleaded guilty Monday in a New Zealand court to a charge of drunken driving.
March 16, 2014, Sunday
IDW Tackles Ellison's Classic 'Star Trek' Tale
Harlan Ellison's classic Star Trek tale "City on the Edge of Forever" is getting its complete, expanded and original adaption in a five-part comic book series more than four decades after it aired on television.
March 6, 2014, Thursday
'Star Trek' Star Leonard Nimoy 'Doing OK' After Lung Disease Diagnosis
Veteran actor Leonard Nimoy, best known as Spock in the 1960s television series "Star Trek" and a string of feature films that followed, said he was "doing OK" after being diagnosed with lung disease and urged fans on Thursday to quit smoking.
February 6, 2014, Thursday
Sarah Marshall, Actress in 'Twilight Zone' and 'Star Trek', Dies at 80
Ms. Marshall also appeared in films like "The Long, Hot Summer" and was nominated for a Tony for "Goodbye, Charlie."
January 30, 2014, Thursday
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Movie Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness'
The Times critic A. O. Scott reviews "Star Trek Into Darkness."
A Franchise Boldly Continues
Images from "Star Trek Into Darkness."
Surveying the Final Frontier
"Star Trek: The Exhibition," at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, includes costumes and replicas of props drawn from various installments of the space saga.
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Monday, May 31, 2010
In need of a summertime project: Hooked on Hexagons
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Oh dear... between you and Angela, I think I'm going to find myself powerless to resist. I do have a two-week trip to Chicago planned later this summer... :-)ReplyDelete
They're always so pretty all stacked up!ReplyDelete
But what I'm wondering...IS HOW did our grandmother's make their hexagon Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts???? I wish she were here to ask!ReplyDelete
Love your hexs. I started in February and have about 25 double flowers joined together and about 10 waiting to be joined. I LOVE IT. There is something soooo therapeutic about hand stitching hexagons.ReplyDelete
Did you know you can order your papers at paperpieces.com in bulk? If you are planning on making something really big - what are your plans?
Looking good! I've just started my own hexagon project, I needed a handwork project for when I'm on the ferry. I made six last night while watching TV and loved it!ReplyDelete
I must...resist....hexagons....must.....resist..... (gosh I hope this works!) Yours are lovely, though!!ReplyDelete
I made the mistake years ago to start a grandmother's flower garden quilt but I didn't know that quilt fabric existed so I used the cheapo JoAnne's stuff! Now I'm in the pickle of deciding whether or not to keep working on it, or scrap it for a new, better quality versionReplyDelete
I love your fabric choices.
You are off to a terrific start...love them! It does make the perfect take-along project too!ReplyDelete
they look so pretty! wishing you a summer of relaxing (hopefully, right?)ReplyDelete
I love hexagons!! I have been working them forever, I just keep making the hexy's. (Must sew them together.) Love your fabric choices:)ReplyDelete
Have fun! I am almost convinced! What are your plans for them? I always love summer road trips because I can use the time to bind quilts, but binding a quilt poolside doesn't really work. This would...ReplyDelete
I buy all my hexagons from paper pieces too.ReplyDelete
With those, I cut out the whole basting step. I just fold the material around the hexagon and 'tack' it down on the back without ever going through to the front.
Big Time Saver.
They are sooo fun!
They are beautiful!ReplyDelete
I haven't been able to stop thinking about them since I saw yours this weekend!ReplyDelete
Those look vaguely familiar!!! It was good getting to know you. You are one of those people who just glows with kindness! I have added you to my blog roll so I can feature something special from here!ReplyDelete
Fantastic start! I think my favourite is the sock monkey hexagon. Sock monkeys! *dies of the cute*ReplyDelete
Are you doing a truly scrappy version, with no repeats? I don't have enough fabric lying around to accomplish such a feat, so I have several repeats in my stash. I've been sewing hexagons for about a month now, and am up to about 200. No idea how many I'll need to make something substantial, but I am going to sign up for Journey of a Quilter's One Flower Wednesdays challenge. http://journeyofaquilter.blogspot.com/p/garden-party.html
At least then I'll have something more substantial than just a towering pile of hexagons, right?
Good luck, and have fun!!
My very first quilt was a GFG. I agree, those hexies are very fun to make. I love your color choices.ReplyDelete
I saw an English paper pieces project the other day on a blog, and ordered some papers. Can't believe I'm signing up to do another one. I think I'm in trouble too!
Oh my gosh, I just love your blog! I just joined a quilting guild, and it is so much fun. I'm going to have to tell everyone about your site. But first I have to check out all your tutorials! :)ReplyDelete
they are sooo pretty!! i just made my first hexies this week-end!! they are so fun!!ReplyDelete
eeek - I LOVE your hexagons!ReplyDelete
ADDICTING is right I can't stopReplyDelete
LOVE it. It was so fun to see how FAST you were putting them together too. I can't wait to see how it turns out. So I need help! I finished my first quilt, well the top of it. Now what? I don't want to hand quit it because it's queen sized. Where do you do your quilting?ReplyDelete
Yes, Yes!! So totally addictive!! What a great choice for all those summer activities. It is definitely portable and convenient. Looking forward to seeing all your hexie goodness.ReplyDelete
I had never heard of a hexagon quilt until your blog the other day. I started this afternoon! I have so many scrap leftovers I never could just get rid of, and now I'm glad I didn't! I enjoy your blog!ReplyDelete
Oooooh, they are incredible!ReplyDelete
seems like everyone is hooked on hexies at the moment! i love the fabrics you picked!ReplyDelete
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In 1983, while visiting Italy's Amalfi coast, Susan, Frances, and Lee Gravely stayed at the San Pietro Hotel in Positano. The inn's handmade dinnerware captivated them, and so they arranged to meet its makers, who worked at a nearby factory. Inspired by what they saw—and eager to bring the pieces to the States—the trio founded Vietri upon their return home. Today, the North Carolina-based company is the largest U.S. importer and wholesaler of handcrafted Italian items, with its range extending from tableware and flatware to candles and mouth-blown glassware.


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Monday, January 25, 2010
Stuff both light and heavy
In other fun news, I got to meet Amy of amylouhou this past week. It was so much fun! She was in Utah for a couple of weeks (she lives in Virginia) and the stars aligned somehow and we were able to meet up at American Quilting for a quick visit. I was there during my son's pre-school time and she had a mother and two small kids in tow, so ours was not a lengthy visit but it was still very fun. I love the experience of meeting people in person who I kind of feel like I already know because they have a blog. So often they are real kindred spirits. Hopefully our next meet-up will be more in depth. And hopefully I'll be looking at the right camera when we take the next picture. The funny thing? By sheer coincidence my mom was also in the shop at the same time, so our moms took our pictures together (mine didn't turn out as well, so I swiped Amy's) and we had a nice little discussion of the vast number of Amy's in our generation. (On a side note - when we moved to our new neighborhood we started attending a new church congregation closer to our new house. Out of the roughly 80-90 adult women in our congregation there are 8 Amys!)
Last for now, remember the Robot quilt? All last week I meant to get it submitted to Craft Hope for Haiti and being the dork I often am, I missed the deadline for submissions. So I've listed it in my etsy shop for now and will donate 100% of the proceeds. If it hasn't sold in a week and a half I'll submit it when they start accepting donations again.
UPDATE: Mr. Roboto is sold! Many thanks again, JJ. Money officially donated tonight. The Haitian orphans thank you too.
Hasn't the response to this crisis been amazing and inspiring? It's been gut-wrenching to watch and read the coverage of what is happening there. Puts our lives in perspective doesn't it? Makes the stuff on this blog kind of stupid and shallow.
I've been thinking lately about tragedy in light of Haiti and my friend Sarah's passing, among other things. Although I've never questioned God's plan for his children, I am starting to see why he allows tragedy into our lives. It truly is the glue that draws us together. If everything were always easy, we wouldn't need each other or forge the kinds of bonds that are created in adversity. Just seeing what is happening in Haiti, I'm sure there are many who are saying, "Why would God let this happen?" when really, He is giving all of us an incredible opportunity to reach out to others and through that process, feel more of his love. It's quite amazing.
I've been amazed by how my children are concerned by what is happening in Haiti. What an opportunity to teach them about sacrificing for someone in need. I need to run with this. I would love to find something concrete they can do themselves. If anyone knows of anything I would love to hear it. Other than that, emptying piggy-banks is not a bad option either!
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Yes! I love your thoughts... so very true.ReplyDelete
When I was growing up there were 3 Susan's and 4 Kathy's in my class. I was the only Diane in the whole school! ha. Now I know so many Diane's and they're about my age. Weird. I always say when I meet another Diane "where were you, I thought I was the only one!" ****ReplyDelete
Haiti and other natural disasters (or even those that are man-made, by accident or foul intent) help show us the resilancy of the human spirit both in the people who live where it's happened (how do you stay alive buried in rubble for days and days... and in those who respond in any way they can.
I'm inspired by the response of so many to such a dire situation.
I'm saddened that it sometimes takes such a tragedy to focus us on these places.
To learn more about Haiti, I recommend the book Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder.
Yes - I am so thankful for little things right now. When Becket was thirsty and grabbed his cup to use the ice dispenser and water on the fridge door, I thought how lucky we are to be able to count on that! We are so blessed.ReplyDelete
That is so cool that you got to meet up with Amy! I did too. She was one busy girl while she was out here :)ReplyDelete
Such a good post. Quilting has gotten me through a very dark period when our first grandson died. I knew he was instantly in God's hands and we were surrounded by loving friends. Adversity can bring out strength and caring we didn't even know was there. And it is a good reminder not to take things for granted and to appreciate the smallest things.ReplyDelete
My husband says that tragedy is God's way of keeping us humble. I'm thankful for every tiny joy every day.ReplyDelete
Forgot to say, I love that quilt!ReplyDelete
1. LOVE that quilt!ReplyDelete
2. How fun that you got to meet Amy, it looks like you had a great time! I love her blog and I guess I never realized how close she lived to me!
3. Hope that you are happy and well!
I have a daughter named Amy, and several friends named Amy too. I love your name! In fact, as my Amy was growing up, she was my "Amy Angel".ReplyDelete
Yes tragedies always bring out the best in people. It's amazing how many people are will to drop everything and go to help, and how many people who can't but find other ways to be supportive.ReplyDelete
You put things so well. My brother and his wife were missionaries in Haiti and she is leaving Wednesday to go help. He is scheduled to go on with the next group. It's hard stuff to see.ReplyDelete
I had a great time meeting you too! I like our picture! I think you were looking at your mom and I was looking at mine! Next time for sure, we will make some sewing time.
P.S. That bot quilt is adorable!!!ReplyDelete
Great post.ReplyDelete
My gram died less than 2 weeks ago. Her passing is still quite a raw feeling for us. But yes, as you write it, I can see why HF allows tragedy. It gives us perspective, helps us grow and draws us closer together.
About Haiti-- yes, a tragedy on an epic scale. I don't watch TV, so I haven't seen any coverage of it, only read bits and pieces of it. The Craft Hope for Haiti sounds like a wonderful thing!!
Cute pic. Fun to meet someone like that. Life is not easy. I remember thinking in my mid 30s that it would be smooth sailing after a few milestones. NOT. So so so not. I have to admit I hate that but it is life and we have to deal. My kids wanted to know which charity to give money to for Haiti. I said that our church has relief set in motion for all people with extreme issues and the humanitarian aid was the best way to go. An extra few dollars in the donation envelope is the way to go I think. Nice that you could donate your quilt!ReplyDelete
Great stuff Amy! I wish we could meet some day in person! You are so kind and generous to donate that beautiful quilt for the Haiti cause.ReplyDelete
Amy, I think I want to buy the Happy Camper Quilt kit...can you let me know when they are ready and I will call the store? Thanks!!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for your comments - they make my day! I try to respond to as many as my 'mommy' time allows, but life sometimes gets in the way. Please know how much I appreciate each of them.
I apologize for the current comment settings that require a registered user account. They are the only way that I don't get tons of gross spam. I'm hoping Blogger will make a way where people who are not registered users, but would like to leave a comment can do so. Please, Blogger! In the mean time, thanks for your patience.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - D.C. police are investigating two fatal shootings in Southeast over the weekend.
The first happened Saturday night in the 5000 block of Ayers Place, where officers found 22-year-old Darnell Rivers dead inside a car.
The second occurred just after midnight on Sunday in the 3400 block of Croffut Place. The victim in that shooting has been identified as 23-year-old Angelo Alphonso Payne. Police say Payne was found unconscious and later died at a hospital.
Homicide detectives are investigating both shootings, and no arrests were immediately announced.
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For those of you who do not know, Whatsapp is one of the most used mobile instant messenger apps for mobile and tablets. Initially, it was designed for Android, iOS and Windows Phone users. At this point, we are able to download Whatsapp on PC with the help of an Android emulator.
The emulator allows users to install various mobile apps and tweaks on their Mac or Windows-based computers. Whatsapp has become a universal communication app, which transmits billions of messages each day. After a while, the user can easily accumulate a bunch of messages and important content. For this reason, I am sure than you want to keep them safe and stored.
This is actually pretty hard, with phones being lost, stolen or broken. In order to avoid losing your text messages, you should make a backup of your conversation, a backup that can be easily restored. In this respect, you can always restore your old messages, even if you change your phone or if you uninstall Whatsapp. Here is how you should backup your Whatsapp conversations but also how to extract Whatsapp backup database file for future restore.
- Backup your Whatsapp conversations
As I mentioned above, to create a backup of your conversations it is actually easy and simple. For this, launch the application from your apps list or Bluestacks in the case of Whatsapp for PC. Once Whatsapp is launched, press on the three-dot menu icon on the top right. Tap on Settings, and this will open the Whatsapp Settings. Here, you will be able to see the Chat Settings. Click on this option. Next, click on Backup conversations to backup all the presented messages. This will create a backup for all your conversations on a daily basis at 4 am.
- Extract Whatsapp backup database file for Future restore
In case you want to access or restore your saved conversations, you need to connect your device to your computer via USB. In the case of Whatsapp on PC, skip this step. Open the device's storage. In the root o the device's storage, you will be able to see a folder labeled Whatsapp. Click on it and search for the backup database files. Find the one with the latest date. It should look like msgstore-2014-03-24.1.db.crypt5, where the numbers represent the year, month and day of each conversation.
Copy that file to a secure location on your computer. Now, for those who connected their devices, remove the device. Now, when you lose your messages, and you have the backup available, simply put back the saved database file into Whatsapp > Database folder. Reinstall the application, and you will be asked to restore all messages. Choose Restore, and each one of your conversation will appear on Whatsapp.
This is all. However, in order to be able to restore all of your messages, you need to make sure you check the auto-backup feature. Only in this way your messages will be stored and saved, and your will be able to restore them whenever you want in the future.


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The Teen Zone is an oasis for teens. It has everything new and exciting in terms of Young Adult novels and graphix, and gives teens a chance to have their own space in the library. And currently at the Nose Hill library, the Teen Zone has an art display up: art for teens by teens. Our art show Expressions features colourful and abstract work by students from Simon Fraser Junior High. The show features twelve original works by grade 8 and 9 students, and will be up in our Teen Zone until February. Come check it out!
The Nose Hill Library is starting up a dystopian bookclub for teens only. Our first bookclub meeting is January 25th, and runs from 7:30 to 8:30pm. We will be meeting on the last Wednesday of every month to talk about the hottest books with a dystopian theme. And what is the first book we will be starting with? Why, it's Divergent by Veronica Roth - an action based thrill of a read that is also soon to become a motion picture!
This is the latest treat from the folks who brought you The Hunger Games Challenge last October. Phone the Nose Hill library (403-221-2030) to register in our teen dystopian bookclub today.
Can't wait for Catching Fire? Watched the movie four times already? Tired of hearing about "Team Peeta" and "Team Gale" and just want to be your own "Team Awesome"? Tried every conceivable recipe from The Unofficial Hunger Games Cookbookand still hunger more?
The Nose Hill library is hosting a Hunger Games Challenge on October 20th. This points based scavenger hunt and trivia challenge, based on Suzanne Collins' popular trilogy, promises not so much to "bathe you in riches" as it promises a great time and some great prizes. Unlike the dystopian country of Panem, the odds are ever in your favour...that is, if you register today!
For ages 13 to 17.
Graphix are great…Ok, maybe not quite in the "ginormous" way that I've said, unless it is relatively large book, but it is a cool word that starts with G!
Most of us grew up with comic books in one form or another. My earliest memories of comics, like many, included following the adventures of Snoopy, one of the many recognizable characters from Charles Schultz's Peanuts. And then there was the mischievous Calvin from Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes series (which, by the way, we also just happen to carry in the library.) Calvin and Hobbes is an irresistible mix of a little boy with a big imagination, who faces everything from evil babysitters to dinosaurs, teachers and a mild mannered little girl named Susie Derkins, all the while combating boredom. So if you ever need to combat boredom yourself, Calvin might be just the ticket.
Our Graphix collection gets more sophisticated than a mere collection of comics, however. There are many book series that are now Graphix, including the famous Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys book series, and the Warriors series, based on a popular book series about a group of feral cats. We also have tons of Manga, with series such as Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and Shaman King, to name but a few. My favorite Graphix happen to be our non-fiction graphix.
Non-fiction you ask? Yes, non-fiction. I recently read Alia's Mission Saving the Books of Iraq by Mark Alan Stamaty (YA Graphix 020.92 BAK). It is inspired by the real life story of Alia Muhammad Baker, a librarian who became the chief librarian of the Central Library in Basra, Iraq. When she heard about the possibility of a war being ravaged on her city, she begged the Iraqi officials to let her relocate some of her books, for fear they would be damaged. While Iraqi officials refused her request, she did it herself – finding places through friends throughout the city to house thousands of books (including a book that was hundreds of years old.) When war did break out, bombs destroyed the library, but not the books, thanks to Alia's heroic efforts. You can read non-fiction in our graphix collection, including in our teen zones at your local public library!
Making seed bombs. Just what is a seed bomb you might ask? It's basically a 'bomb" (or "green grenade" of you like) that is made of dirt, clay, and seeds. The idea is not to spread violence, but growth. Throughout North America and Europe, many "guerrilla gardeners" use seed bombs to help beautify their cities, turning grey lifeless ashphalt into green spaces. Being a guerilla gardener can be as simple as doing something in your backyard, or just outside in your back alley, or by the side of an otherwise lifeless parking lot.
So why do people do it (garden that is)? Apparently, it's revolutionary to plant things: a group of artists got together and actually had a "weed exchange", where they dug up weeds , traded them, and replanted them throughout their city. I think we could do that with more than weeds – why not plant some native flowers or herbs you can eat instead?
Here is a link for some ideas on how to make a seed bombs (you can look for the eco friendly ones!).
Get to know Bombus.
Bombus is the bomb. Or, at least, sometimes these girls sound like low flying bombers as they fly by. Basically, bumblebees rock. If you're scared of bees, you need to know a few things: 1) bees are not wasps (which actually can be pretty nasty!), 2) no, there are no "killer bees" in Calgary, so relax, and 3) bumblebees aren't out to sting anybody unless they feel like you're trying to hurt them – so don't. Bees are also in trouble, as their populations are in decline. I figure, since we'll be out guerrilla gardening anyway, why not make a seed bomb for bees? It's just one more way to make the world a better, more interesting place.
You can visit www.bumblebee.org for information about bees. Generally, bumble bees love purple and yellow flowers, and they really seem to love sunflowers, oregano and other herbs (which you can also eat!), snapdragons, as well as native flowers like asters and wild bergamot (which butterflies also love!)
Being eco chic
Gardening is also a great excuse to wear great hats. Seriously. It keeps the sun out of your eyes, off your skin, and can make you feel styling even when you're out getting your hands dirty. Good shades are also a must, and don't forget your gloves (yes, even garden gloves come in a variety of colours and styles too). Joining a community garden and growing stuff with your friends is a great way to spend some time this summer. Don't forget the sunscreen.
"Racism starts with the belief that people can be divided into groups called races," states Anne Marie Aikins in Racism : Deal with it before it gets under your skin. "Racism is the idea that some races are superior to others and should have more power than others. It is a form of prejudice, or pre-judging a person based on the group they belong to."
Many people throughout history have faced discrimination. Fortunately, due to civil rights movements in the past century, a lot of things have improved and yet that doesn't mean that racism still doesn't exist. You may find that you or your friends may still encounter racist remarks at school, at work, or elsewhere. Some people might tell inappropriate jokes, or call names, or might not even be aware that they are making racist comments or singling someone out based on what makes them different. This can hurt a lot, but there are ways you can deal with it.
Racism – How to stop it
There are many ways to help stop racism, including educating yourself. It is important to be a good example to others and treat everyone with respect, but also to examine your own attitudes and behavior towards people who are different from you. That includes questioning images you see in the media. Even today, movies and TV shows can stereotype people and promote negative assumptions about others.
Speaking up against racism is important, as keeping silent can say that racism is OK. Don't copy the discrimination, get help instead: a teacher, supervisor, neighbor or older friend might be able to help you out. And getting involved in a cause can help create positive change, like being involved in a culture club.
There are many ideas online (here are a few):
The Alberta Human Rights Commission has a website
Amnesty International's website has a youth section dedicated to human rights
The Media Awareness Network has an online website dealing with media issues and specifically a section on negative stereotyping in the media:
Get involved
Did you know: March 21 is the international day for the elimination of racial discrimination. The Government of Canada has a campaign called "Racism – Stop It" – which includes a national video competition. You can check out the entries here.
Emily doesn't know who she is. At least not for the time being. You see, she has a strange case of amnesia right now, and as she will tell you: "Amnesia sucks rocks: big…black…rocks." She has managed to indentify that she is left-handed, seems to like the colour black and the number 13, and has discovered/ rediscovered that she is good at communicating with cats. There are 4 black alley cats she really gets along with, it seems, and she names them McFreeky, Wily, Nitzer and Cabbage (names which they do not seem to acknowledge...of course, fans will recognize these cats as Mystery, Miles, Sabbath and Nee Chee, but Emily with her amnesia does not!)
Emily ends up in a small town called Blackrock, where, as she tells it, "there is never an Amnesia Recovery Centre when you need it." She also rediscovers she is uncannily good at fixing and inventing things…including a sinister duplication device, which may have gotten her into trouble in the first place (most notably by producing an accidental Emily clone!) Whether Emily can handle Emily then becomes the question, yet this story is far from being a total nightmare world...it's more of a spooky adventure with few leads on our heroine's identity, doppelgängers, a sandstorm generator, angry ponies, and many, many tickets issued against her (including one for loitering!).
Read Emily's second journal and be delighted by her zany stories and fantastic illustrations – including a detailed map of Blackrock, alley cats and all – all in the vein of Emily the Strange of course. Emily has also become her own strange franchise, as somewhat of a counterculture icon, with cats and bats, golems, and attitude included.


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Deep Focus: A Dramatic Manhattan Apartment
Perhaps it's not surprising that George Nunno, an owner of the aptly named Manhattan design store Flair, prefers a setting that is a little bit dark, and a little bit dramatic
By Ingrid Abramovitch
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George Nunno's Loft is located in the epicenter of New York's Meatpacking District, a throbbing enclave of nightlife, luxury shopping, and hotels. But the home, which faces an interior courtyard, feels a world apart. It is a dark and sexy oasis where black is the predominant color, the noise of the city is muffled, and every detail—from the low-slung velvet sofas to the vintage furnishings and art (including an entire set of Warhol camouflage prints)—is part of a considered whole.
There are hints of exotica, too, like the living room's vintage leather rhinoceros, and nature-inspired decorative pieces, such as the bedroom's geode lamps. These elements coexist with such collectors' prizes as a Harry Bertoia bronze bush sculpture, a Karl Springer bronze-and-glass cocktail table, and a Maison Jansen console table.
In the living area of George Nunno's Manhattan loft, which he designed with architect Betty Rexrode, the custom sofa by Flair is upholstered in a Holly Hunt velvet, the 1950s armchairs are Italian, and the cocktail table is by Karl Springer; the Andy Warhol prints were found at Christie's, the bronze lamp bases are by Alberto Giacometti, and the curtains are of a Dedar linen.


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Once you get a set of epic bracers, the 15 expertise enchant is golden. Stamina or block value to shield would be nice also. Gloves the 2% threat 10 parry or strength or 15 expertise would all be good choices.
as in chest piece and shield and wrist and gloves?
for chest so far i found 22 def is best enchant for it same thing with the shield... is there better enchants for those two pieces? and for gloves i cant really find anything good and for wrist so far i found the 20 def enchant is the best enchant for it. so is there any better enchants for prot paladin should have or just stick with those?
here is my armory just in case...
The World of Warcraft Armory
and also if anyone (Possibly) know the mats for the new Enchant Bracer - Major Stamina (+40 Stam) and Enchant Weapon - Titanguard (+75 Stam) so i can start farming them before the patch comes out.
and im also working to get the bracers of last boss in Old Kingdom Heroic and The trinket in Azjul-Nerub Heroic the one with 111 stamina and the one of Loken HoL Regular and tanking libram of Heroic QM.
Thanks in adavnce and for your time.
Once you get a set of epic bracers, the 15 expertise enchant is golden. Stamina or block value to shield would be nice also. Gloves the 2% threat 10 parry or strength or 15 expertise would all be good choices.
Formula: Enchant Shield - Major Stamina - Item - World of Warcraft
Enchant Shield - Tough Shield - Spell - World of Warcraft
Formula: Enchant Gloves - Armsman - Item - World of Warcraft
Enchant Gloves - Expertise - Spell - World of Warcraft
Enchant Bracers - Expertise - Spell - World of Warcraft
That is until the 40 stam for bracer comes out.
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Thanks for quick answer.... so basically i have to keep Def above 540... but what does more def should do to you? does it decrease the damage you receive from mobs? and what's so great about Expertise? and also i got those
Royal Crest of Lordaeron - Item - World of Warcraft
in my bag, not sure if i use it over titansteel or not... sorry for asking many questions because i keep hearing many different answers like def is more important than everything and people always pick tank with higher def.
Well defense is nice because it gives you more raw avoidance, but i tend to stick around 540/545 so i can boost my tps. Expertise lowers the chance that the mob dodges or parries your attacks basically. The more Expertise you do the more threat you generate. And yes i would use that shield over the crafted one.
Forgive me if I'm wrong but most of Pally Tank's threat is spell related correct? Expertise wouldn't help that too much would it? Just about all damage expect for the melee swings is holy damage and that cannot be dodged or parried. I would hold up on the expertise and get more stamina or even strength for increasing threat and survivability. Definitely cap hit before you worry about expertise as well.
lol tanks can be built to too many ways, it just get little complicated sometimes. im going to mess around with my 16 def gems and replace them with 8 def/12 stam to some of them and add
Formula: Enchant Gloves - Armsman - Item - World of Warcraft to my gloves just not sure about shield because i will lose 7 def w/o the def enchant and dropping some yellow gems will drop it down more...hmm... i have to play around with this one
Consecration - Spell - World of Warcraft
I'll have to keep an eye out for those abilites getting parried and such. Still Hit>Expertise :P
And it can't be parried of dodged :P
Anyway, expertise is still a good stat for paladin tanks because it lowers the amount of parry haste gained by the attacking mob.
Though I agree that hit is far better for threat gen
I think there's also a 6 stats enchant for bracers


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International Cooperation and Role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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International Cooperation
It is important for Czech researchers and innovators to follow developments in advanced countries and explore opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation as well as to learn best practices concerning commercialization of new technologies.
Czech Republic develops bilateral cooperation in R&D by number of agreements, which amounts to more than 80. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Education Youth and Sports, the cooperation is further promoted via MOBILITY and KONTAKT II programs. Concerning bilateral relations, it is important to mention Czech-Israeli cooperation in applied research under the umbrella of the GESHER/MOST program or activities of Fulbright Commission supporting educational, scientific and cultural exchanges between the Czech Republic and United States. Moreover, Prague is a seat of one of the five Offices of Naval Research Global.
The Czech Republic actively participates in various international projects. The involvement in the European Research Area is fundamental. Czech teams cooperate on the programme Horizon 2020, the biggest EU Research and Innovation programme ever with nearly €80 billion of funding available over 7 years (2014 to 2020), participate in EUREKA (European cooperation in applied and industry-led research), COST (European cooperation in science and technology), ESA (European Space Agency or EURATOM. In addition to this, Czech scientists also cooperate on activities of advanced international research centres, such as CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research).
Role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Building on the capacities of the embassies, the MFA is ready to facilitate contacts and exchanges between our research centres, development teams and innovative companies and their partners abroad. Undoubtedly, any effective and efficient international R&D cooperation is based on joint projects of concrete research teams. However, recent experience tells us that its full potential is exploited only when communication between particular teams from different countries is underpinned by various agreements, memoranda of understanding, grants etc. - diplomacy can play an important role.
MFA further cooperates with diplomatic representations all over the world, which helps to collect useful information about the potential cooperation in the field of science and technology with the host country. Also diplomatic service can monitor actual and emerging needs on the global market that are going to be a point of departure for developing future technologies.
Czech science has traditionally a good reputation, yet not all of its achievements are as well-known as would be expected. In many areas, Czech advanced research achieves excellency. Bearing this in mind, the MFA focuses primarily on following types of activities:
- promoting outstanding achievements of Czech science and research (presentations, workshops);
- gathering information, through respective embassies, on actual development and main trends in research and innovative efforts in the host country;
- networking and facilitating contacts with emphasis on commercialization of new technologies;
- assisting Czech R&D subjects when exploring opportunities to commercialize their products on the markets in the third countries.
One of the already well-established programs is "Czech Technology Days". MFA organizes events under its umbrella together with Ministry of Industry and Trade and CzechInvest agency, as well as with universities and research centres.


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HPS943 - Child and Family Forensic Placement 1 and Case Conference Seminar A
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The aim of this placement is to provide specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of problems associated with offenders and victims. Students should have substantial client contact and will carry their own caseload, under supervision. Students will be required to provide a case presentation from their placement, covering the presenting symptoms, assessment techniques employed, diagnosis of the disorder using DSM-V and appropriate treatment strategies.
Assessment task 1: Attendance for 50 days
Assessment task 2: Presentation of log book to the University Supervisor within 21 days of completing the placement
Assessment task 3: Seminar presentation
Assessment task 4: Satisfactory report on the professional ethical competence of student from the Placement Supervisor and the University Supervisor
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Police say the train was traveling near the Backlick Road overpass when it hit Anderson at about 7 p.m. An investigation is continuing, but police do not suspect foul play.
UPDATE: Thursday - 2/7/2013, 9:25pm ET - VRE reports that as of 8:55 p.m. all passengers were loaded onto buses and headed home.
Six buses were needed to transport the passengers, VRE says.
Amtrak says that a pedestrian walking across the tracks had been struck. The train was traveling from New York to New Orleans with 226 passengers on board.
Thursday - 2/7/2013, 8:09pm ET - WASHINGTON - A Virginia Railway Express train is stopped south of Alexandria because of a fatal crash involving an Amtrak train.
RE says train 337, the last commuter train of the evening, on the Manassas line was stopped at Backlick Road. VRE is working to get buses there to take passengers the rest of the way.
The train was halted because an Amtrak train struck and killed a person in the Burke area just before 7 p.m.
Amtrak expects service to be restored around 9 p.m.
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Treatment of diabetes, like most areas of medicine, has changed considerably over the years as a result of technological advances. From the discovery, purification, and mass production of insulin to the development of less painful ways to deliver it, the lives of people with diabetes have been improved — and sometimes greatly extended — by both diabetes-focused research and broader improvements in medical care.
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