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Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (2003)
GameCube (reviewed), Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC, Game Boy Advance
Developer: Magic Pockets
Publisher: EA Games
2003 saw the long-awaited release of the fifth novel in the Harry Potter series, "Order of the Phoenix", but the film adaptations were beginning to slow down. After Chris Columbus' clockwork schedule of two Potter films in two years, Alfonso Cuarón's more ambitious vision for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" pushed back the release date to June 2004.
No new "Potter" films in 2003 meant no new Potter movie tie-ins either, but EA Games moved quickly to fill the gap with other interactive magical merchandise. They first ordered a remake of "Philosopher's Stone" for 6th-generation consoles, which I've already reviewed, and followed it up with "Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup" for 6th-gen consoles, PC and Game Boy Advance. After all, every good licensed video game franchise worth its salt needs a sports spinoff. Luckily for "Quidditch" developer Magic Pockets, the wizarding world of Harry Potter has a fast-paced and violent magical sport built right into the canon. And somehow, this little sports game is far and away the best entry in the series so far.
Believe it or not, there is an actual story, albeit wafer-thin. Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore has some tickets to the upcoming Quidditch World Cup burning a hole in his pocket, and he's willing to give them away to whichever house's team wins the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup. Players pick their house of choice and fight for the golden tickets, which unlocks the World Cup mode. Sports games don't really need a story, but it's enough of an excuse to string things along, and in a nice bit of continuity, some players from the winning house will occasionally be cheering in the stands during World Cup matches. It's simple, unobtrusive, and enough to get by.
Perhaps it's because of the smaller scope, as rendering one stadium at a time is easier than an entire school, but Quidditch World Cup has the best and most energetic presentation so far. Clever reuse of assets from "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" for the Hogwarts portion of the game allowed Magic Pockets more time to focus on brand-new ideas for the international teams. Even though said teams and their home stadiums are filled with every national stereotype imaginable, it fits the energetic tone of the game, and feels endearing rather than offensive.
Voice acting has also improved significantly. Every player on every single team gets at least a few lines of dialog at some point, which is a pretty remarkable scope for a one-off sports game. Lee Jordan and Seamus Finnagan are an endearingly amateur pair of play-by-play commentators. Meanwhile, World Cup matches are called by Ludo Bagman, making his only physical appearance in any Harry Potter media, and he looks pretty much exactly as described in "Goblet of Fire". Bagman is accompanied by a rotating cast of colour commentators to work with, and while it's nice to see some variety from match to match, it does become obvious at several points that Ludo's voice actor never even shared a room with these people.
Jeremy Soule returns to compose the soundtrack, but unfortunately, his compositions are criminally underused. Nowhere is this more apparent than the title screen, which uses Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi, an 1874 choral orchestral piece that is one of the most overused "epic" public domain songs in media. That's not to say it can't be effective or thematically relevant, like its use in Spec Ops: The Line for example, but in this game the use of the Requiem is so lazy that I actually laughed the first time I heard it. In a franchise that has given us this, you're telling me that Magic Pockets couldn't be bothered to ask Jeremy Soule to write a wizard jock jam, or at least another original piece just for the title screen? There's also the issue that, when actually playing Quidditch, the music rotates between just two or three different tracks. Most of Soule's other work here is limited to fake national anthems that play when a team wins the Cup, which will only ever be heard in that one context.
Thankfully, the gameplay more than makes up for the repetitive audio.
Many a joke has been written about how Quidditch is a dumb sport because the Golden Snitch is worth so much that it renders the team's other accomplishments moot. The point is...somewhat debatable, though I think the perception of the Seeker's role being overpowered is mostly thanks to this line from the first movie. Regardless of anyone's opinion on the matter of balance, "Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup" does its best to make every member of the team count - not by changing the rules, but by altering how the game is structured.
The chase for the Golden Snitch is treated as the finale, a point of no return, and until then the Chasers are locked in a power struggle for dominance over a meter at the top of the screen. The more coverage one team has of the meter when the two halves of the Snitch come together, the longer that team's Seeker's Boost meter will be. A completely dominant team can catch the Snitch in seconds, while a team that's only a few points up will have to earn that victory against a more evenly-matched Seeker.
At its best, "Quidditch World Cup" feels like a long-lost entry in the "NBA Jam" series, with aggressive three on three play and ridiculous over-the-top special moves. The game is specifically designed to encourage fast-paced, high risk high reward play for the Chasers. The default broom speed is slow, Bludgers are player-controlled and can turn on a dime, and the defensive tackle, which strips Chasers of the Quaffle, is one of the only moves that can be repeatedly used without a cooldown timer. All this encourages aggressive offensive play, demanding constant movement of the Quaffle by repeatedly passing it between their teammates, which is further encouraged by a passing combo system where just one goal can potentially grab a big chunk of the Snitch Meter.
And once the Golden Snitch is spotted, it's a chaotic sprint to the finish. The prior games' obsession with flying through magic rings has been wisely replaced by a slipstream mechanic. Staying in the centre of the screen fills the boost meter faster, along with randomized refills scattered along the path. The Seeker's gameplay is this game at its most thrilling, as the player must juggle between managing their boost meter, staying balanced, and keeping an eye out for the other Seeker on their tail. An even-handed match between two Seekers with similar boost meters is one of the most exhilarating experiences of 6th-gen gaming.
That being said, "Quidditch World Cup" does have some minor control and design issues. While charging a pass, the camera can linger too close to the Chaser's shoulder, resulting in missed passes that would have been accurate just a few milliseconds before. The other issue is the way the game handles difficulty. The Hogwarts campaigns are always played on the easiest difficulty, which can leave first-time players arrogant and over-confident thanks to several easily exploitable AI quirks. Additionally, for whatever reason the harder difficulties are locked behind Quidditch Cards, the game's pseudo-achievement system that tracks accomplishments during both school and international play. Card requirements necessitate more time spent grinding on easier difficulties and less time honing the player's skill and preparing them for what's to come. Thankfully, once the top two difficulties are unlocked, the game gets considerably better, as genuinely smart AI and a general lack of rubberbanding compared to other sports titles leads to some truly thrilling matches against the computer.
How did a rushed-out sports tie-in made by a French developer mostly known for licensed schlock produce such a ridiculously good product? I have absolutely no idea, but I'll be damned if "Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup" isn't a fantastic game in its own right. Perhaps magic really does exist if a project like this can turn out so well.
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August 31, 2017
SATAN IS AFTER THE THRONE OF OUR HEARTS! Just exactly what does that mean?
We must ask ourselves…..WHO is supposed to be the King of our hearts? God!! (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!) We know from scripture that Satan is a thief and comes to steal, to kill and to destroy. (John 10:10)
What did he want more than anything? Isaiah records Lucifers words:
Isaiah 14:13-15
"For you have said in your heart:
'I will ascend into heaven,
I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;
I will also sit on the mount of the congregation
On the farthest sides of the north;
I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,
I will be like the Most High.'
Lofty words he uttered. He wants to "sit on the mount of the congregation". That is us.
So how does he accomplish this? Predominantly with lies and deception. (John 8:44) "…When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it."
(2 Corinthians 11:18)
And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.
He comes in stealth to take the throne of our hearts and souls. Our soul is our mind, will, and emotions. That's where it gets tricky. They are always at work and engaged in something. But according to the Word of God, anything we allow to take up our mind, will, and emotions more than God …has become an idol in our hearts. (1 Corinthians 10:14) "Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry."
On more than one occasion God has called me on the carpet saying "You have an idol in your heart" Each time I was floored thinking that it couldn't be. But when He told me what it was….I had to agree and admit that what or who He named was occupying my thoughts more than He was. OUCH!
So I simply repented and began to pay attention to my thoughts and affections, making sure they were set first on God. Our priorities in life should be 1. God 2. Spouse 3. Kids/Family 4. Job/Ministry When this delicate balance gets out of whack so do we. It can result in depression, anxiety, overwhelming stress or show up in many different ways. These are just the symptoms that something is amiss in our souls and needs to be adjusted.
It is pretty easy to fix. Just recognizing it is half the battle. Then begin casting down and resisting those thoughts that occupy too much of our being! God is a jealous God. "…For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God…" (Exodus 20:4) "…for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God…" (Exodus 34:14)
Actually I think it's cool that He is so passionate about us. He certainly paid a huge price to show us how much He loves us. To prove His love for us.
I truly believe this is a season of repentance. Even on the Hebrew calendar …we are in the month that they consider a time of repentance. So I encourage each of us to examine our hearts and see if anything or anyone is occupying our mind, will and emotions more than our God. I pray you won't be a stubborn mule like I can often be and wait until things start falling apart to get my attention! Thank goodness for His mercy! He loves us, wants us, created us…..to be His. I hope you can hear that this is truly a LOVE MESSAGE, and no condemnation. He wants you. What could be better news than that! The King of the Universe wants to be the King of your heart! You are loved!
God's Thoughts On Prayer
June 4, 2017
Matthew 6:5-14 "And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
"This, then, is how you should pray:
"'Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.'
For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
April 7, 2017
Angels, Holy Spirit's leading, miracles…..learn how God can be highly involved in an ordinary life…. true stories by Jean Chamblee
I Need Something From Heaven – Poetry
February 5, 2017
I need something from heaven
A touch, a whisper, a sign
I know that faith believes unseen
But sometimes I find myself blind
Emotions they go on a roller coaster ride
That is not how You are
Every word you said is solid rock
An anchor and bright as a star
But You are so kind when my soul is weak
And the storm clouds are pounding hard
You reach out to me in a glorious way
To remind me that I'm in You're heart
If I lift up my eyes
You will be there in ways that may be unseen
As I cry out and wait, You never fail
The mysteries are there to believe
copyright 2017 Jean Chamblee
Jeremiah 33:3 "Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things that you don't know yet.'
LOVE FOR OUR MILLENNIALS – Poetry
November 27, 2016
I wish that I could reach out and touch
The wounds in your heart
Go back and change all the bad times
I wish that I could erase all the tragedies
And touch all the places that your soul still bleeds
I wish I could take you where comfort surrounds
Where safety is all that there is
I wish I could undo the memories
That haunt you at night all the time
I can't do that… but please know with all of my heart
I would, if I could, but there's hope
Jesus knew all the choices we'd make
All the things that would still come our way
That things would go wrong, the tragedy of our song
But He knew His love was still greater
All I can say, at the end of the day
Is that He is the answer still
His love goes so deep, it's you He will keep
Trust Him, to you He belongs
copyright 2016 Jean Chamblee
Freedom To Be Loved
November 22, 2016
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.
First you need to become a child of God. We are all God's creation, but the Father sent Jesus to bring us into a better place with a new covenant… what Jesus did made it possible for us to become born again sons and daughters of God…..He explains it here:
The New Birth
John 3:1-8 "There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."
Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?"
Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.' The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."
That's not too hard to understand……that which is born of flesh is flesh…..that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Our spirits are the part of us that needs to become "born again" through believing in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and His work on the cross as being powerful enough to pay for and erase our sins. Jesus put His blood on the mercy seat…..allowing for us to be clean through believing in Him and asking for Him to forgive us for our sins.
Then that is where we begin a new life with Him. We each have a journey….a plan dreamed up by a loving God. He has set it up that He desires for us to choose it…to choose Him and trust Him. He doesn't want robots.
There is a path He leads us on……a path of safety and relationship. That's what He wants. That is what we are made for….to be His family. I pray that today you will open up to Him and trust that He is good.
I'll have more on this subject soon…… Any questions I would be happy to answer. Blessings and have a great day!
BREAK EVERY CHAIN LORD JESUS – LETS NOT STOP THIS PRAYER AND WORSHIP MOVEMENT – Awesome song!
November 10, 2016
So I truly believe that God is extending our time and giving us a reprieve. As I stated before that God had given me a vision a few weeks ago of Jesus crying out to Our Father to extend the time for the millennials sake….for them to come in and live their destinies. I don't know what that means in years…..but in purpose and meaning it runs deep and can be a moment in time. We love you and are praying for you and cheering your generation on!!! With all my heart….I pray you find out from your Creator what you are here for…..you are unique…..you are one of a kind…..and Our Father has enough love for us all!! Run your race…..this boomer is behind you!!!
I hope you will take a few minutes…..turn this up loud and get lost in the presence of Jesus…..there you will find your answers!!
HEAVEN'S KISS – Poetry
October 27, 2016
Across the starry night He calls
Laying out myriads of bright glowing balls
Singing His story the birds make their way
Flying in glory if only to say
Hello I love you
Can you hear Me call
I made all this for you
I gave you My all
Fields of bright flowers colored array
Bright sunshine's dew drop painting the day
Smells so desirous catching your breath
Hoping you'll look up and know I've not left
Cuddly fur balls of all different size
For you to enjoy and to tickle your eyes
Loving affection creation does show
I so want to show you all I do know
Hello I love you
Can you hear Me call
I made all this for you
I gave you My all
Saving the best, I sent you My Son
To show you my heartbeat, He and I are One
Was hoping you'd accept Him there's no other way
I made Him the door so you could come to Me and stay
Hello I love you
Won't you walk through the door
Jesus is waiting
And there's so much more.
copyright 2016 Jean Chamblee
John 6:36-38
"But I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me."
A PLACE OF SAFETY – Poetry
October 27, 2016
There is a place called refuge
Not in this earthly realm
But it is a place that we can dwell
With Jesus at the helm
Within that walk of confidence
We can walk away
From all the voices on the earth
That catch our breath away
So many things distract us
They are the enemy
Of the Source that gives us life
Lord, open our eyes to see
What are you being robbed of?
Our Lord, His heart does bleed
He sees your woundedness child
And you He wants to be…
Safely in His sheepfold
Where He can keep you warm
Holding you close to His chest
Keeping you from harm
Why is it we can't see Him
Think that He doesn't care
We've bought the lies about Him
Think that He's really not there
Now you don't need a building
Or a pew to kneel down there
There is an alter in your heart
And He will meet you there
Don't you know He's waiting
He wants to draw you in
To that place of loving
Forgiving all your sin
He promises to cleanse you
Your past to throw away
You simply need to trust Him
And talk to Him today
copyright 2010 Jean Chamblee


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I may be opening myself up to ridicule here but, as an English teacher, I don't think I've ever been as good as I can be when it comes to marking. I've always done it, always kept as up-to-date as possible with the mountains of papers we see sometimes as teachers. Especially when, like me, you plan essay returns badly and end up with five class sets at the same time. However, since Christmas I've tried to completely change my approach to marking. Reading about what better teachers than me do successfully (see the list below) has turned my approach around and I love it.
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'…when a kid writes a piece of work for you to read, and you do not read it, it is, to them, like they haven't written it at all. Not reading it sends all manner of negative messages to the child: effort is pointless, their work is of no value to you and they could have got away with not bothering.' Phil Beadle 'How to Teach'
Now in my class, every student is guaranteed an individual lesson plan at least once a week and, while this is not the only differentiation I attempt, it is as good a Personal Learning Plan as I could ever come up with. How else will I know how much writing help individuals need if I don't read their writing correctly?
I can also use specific problems which arise to plan next steps. When I fist sat down to address my weakness in marking it took me an age. I worked through every single book – near 150 – and addressed any issues. Now, it takes about an hour a day, throughout the day. S1 books on a Monday, S2 on a Tuesday etc. And do you know what? I love it. It has given me a renewed vigor for correcting. I don't have the wearying suspicion that I am wasting my time with endless comments. Writing is improving in my class.
It is embarrassing to me that I haven't been doing this before. I started this post by assuming that I was opening myself up to ridicule and I stand by that but please believe me when I say that my marking was decent. I wasn't the teacher who never touches books, ignores graffiti. But I wasn't good enough. Now I'm better.
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Indigenous [Latin: indu = within + gignere = to beget] – The term refers to any person or thing originating or occurring in a particular place. An indigenous person refers to one who was born within a certain people group, as opposed to one who was introduced to that people group from the outside. An indigenous missionary is one who seeks to take the gospel to his or her own people group. HeartCry's exists to aid indigenous churches and missionaries in this task.
Comparative Strategies
A Cross-Cultural Mission Strategy - This is the traditional strategy for doing missions, whereby missionaries are sent to a nation, people group, or culture outside their own ...
An Indigenous Mission Strategy - This strategy works through missionaries that are native to the country in which they are ministering. ... read more
The Advantages
In the following paragraphs, we will consider a few of the most important advantages of sending and supporting indigenous or native missionaries to reach their own people.
Before we do, we want to iterate that the indigenous missionary strategy does not eliminate the need for cross-cultural missionaries. This is not an either/or, but a both/and situation. We are not arguing for a moratorium on North American and Western European missionaries, but fully recognize the need for thousands more on the field! We are simply seeking to prove that the indigenous missionary strategy is an equally viable missionary method. ... read more
Governing Principles
The most important principles that govern HeartCry's relationship with the indigenous churches and missionaries we sponsor are set forth in the following statements:
HeartCry will not work independently of the indigenous churches on the mission field or their leadership, but will work in partnership with them. It is not HeartCry's purpose to support its own "HeartCry missionaries" throughout the world, but to assist indigenous churches in sending forth their own missionaries and planting new churches. ... read more


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Sephora and Pantone Universe have declared the color of the year for 2014:
Radiant Orchid. From the Pantone Universe press release:
Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.
Of course, Sephora has released a whole series honoring the color, as the annual collaboration continues.
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British American Tobacco aims to turn electronic cigarettes into medicines in the UK. It's a welcome move, but leaves a bitter taste in the mouth
BACK in the 1950s, when the dangers of smoking were becoming clear and the tobacco industry was panicked, cigarette-makers came up with a wheeze: safer smokes. Filter-tipped, low-tar and "light" cigarettes were the result.
In reality, those cigarettes were not safer at all. Smokers inhaled more deeply or smoked more. And the industry knew it. Internal documents later revealed that they cynically promoted safer cigarettes to discourage people from quitting.
Given this history of smoke and mirrors, you could be forgiven for being suspicious when a tobacco company announces that it is investing in a "reduced risk" cigarette. In December, British American Tobacco (BAT) bought a company called CN Creative, which makes "electronic cigarettes". It is now planning to ask the UK authorities to recognise one of its products as a smoking-cessation medicine.
History repeating? Probably not. You could argue that aiming to profit from curing an addiction that you helped cause in the first place is pretty cynical. But credit where it is due: BAT and other tobacco companies now openly admit that smoking is a serious health risk. There is mounting evidence that e-cigarettes are safer than smoking and really can help addicts cut down or quit. They seem especially useful for hard-core smokers who have failed to quit or who don't even want to try (see "E-cigarettes may soon be sold as life-saving medicine").
There are still unanswered scientific questions, including how e-cigarettes compare with existing medicines such as nicotine patches. That will form a big part of the debate on whether to license them as a medicine.
Long-term safety is also open to question, as is whether they will serve as a "gateway" product attracting new people to smoking, and if their use in public places will renormalise smoking at a time when it is increasingly frowned upon.
But again, the evidence is pointing in the right direction. Tellingly, the anti-tobacco group Action on Smoking and Health has given a qualified backing to e-cigarettes for harm reduction. ASH sensibly points out that e-cigarettes are clearly safer than inhaling tobacco smoke, and says there is little evidence that they will attract non-smokers or make smoking acceptable again. If so, there is little reason to worry about unintended consequences.
Don't hold your breath, though. A similar argument has been made for "snus", a form of oral tobacco mainly used in Sweden. There is evidence that it can help smokers quit and that it is safer than smoking. Sweden has the lowest rates of smoking and lung cancer in Europe, which is often attributed to the use of snus. By some estimates, if Sweden's snus habit was replicated across the European Union it would prevent 92,000 lung cancer deaths a year (Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, vol 37, p 481). And yet it remains illegal everywhere in the EU but Sweden, condemned as a carcinogen and a potential gateway to smoking. The lesson? Harm reduction is a tough sell.
It may be distasteful to watch a tobacco company spearhead a campaign for cigarette harm reduction. But action is sorely needed. If the evidence stacks up, they should be given the benefit of the doubt – for now.
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you all are near your friends and family this holiday season.
I wasn't going to post this week but I could not resist when I saw Mary's post this morning. I have been looking to accessorize my unusually bold styled coat (for me) for a long time and I think I may have found a perfect thing!
Go check out her blog. You are going to love how clever she is and how beautiful her work is..
I am wondering if I need to buy a new coat or feel lucky that in future it will be used to make my home even more stylish like Mary's. LOL..
It has been a busy yet very relaxing and happy past few days. My long lost best friend from 1988 is back in my life. She visited for few days and we shared so much lughter over cups of tea.. Lots and lots of cups of tea! It is amazing that true friendships remain the same even after so many years and you can pick up where it was left off last time. We had not communicated in at least 17 years! It was a blast from the past for sure!
I am just thankful that I have people all around the world that are so near and dear to me!
Before she arrived, I finished this little wall hanging and practiced my machine quilting.
I love finishing a quilt with bias binding for the curvy edges. The curved piecing becomes even edgier...
Here are some pebbles! I had to sneak them in!
Working on that scrap quilt.. Remember this? I decided to hand quilt with Perle Cotton.. I have always loved heavy hand quilting. This one was particularly inspired by this.
It is a nice little project to finish before the year ends. There is a spot in the house that needs a little sprucing up and this quilt is just the right size for that.
I also did lot of machine quilting last week.
This is the back of my 'Amish Impressions Zigzag' quilt.
And here is the front!
Also build more houses..
Hope your home is filled with love and laughter this week.
Have a wonderful day giving thanks to your family and friends!
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Your work is beautiful and vibrant. I love you little houses, especially.
Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Dana Fisher
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I like your coat, anything black and white is a favorite with me. Your quilts are gorgeous...I need to do some hand quiting......only the big stitch!ReplyDelete
You are beautiful in your coat! What a lovely time, reconnecting with your old friend. Lots of inspiring quilting here! Your zig-zag one looks great on the wall. A very happy holiday to you and yours too.ReplyDelete
Some lovely finishes this week! Love those little houses!!ReplyDelete
seeing your pals today... :-) happy thanksgiving!!
LOVE everything!! I'm so glad I get to know you in blogland, and that I get to enjoy your beautiful work. Happy Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
YOur quilts are as classy as you in a very fun way!!!! YOu have such a gift!!!I love visiting you and how fun to reunite with an old friend. Love to you at this wonderful time of year, EmReplyDelete
Happy Thanksgiving! You are doing some wonderful work. I love the one with the big hand stitches. Have a wonderful holiday!ReplyDelete
Ooooh my! You KNOW that I LOVE your coat. And what a beautiful couple you make. Thank you for your sweet & kind words, my friend. And the Ziz-Zag quilt and the small wall hanging are fabulous. I do love the big hand stitches too. Ooooh what not to love.ReplyDelete
Happy Thanksgiving!
Beautiful quilts! Happy Thanksgiving, Sujata!ReplyDelete
Cute picture, Sujata :)ReplyDelete
All your quilts are delightful! Your work is so spontaneous and creative. It is a joy to see the cheerful happy colors. How wonderful that you got to enjoy few days with your dear friend!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
How great to see the lovely you. The weather is keeping Nifty and family from being here with us tomorrow, but we're thankful just the same...keep on showing us your beautiful work Sujata.ReplyDelete
Sujata, I just love all of your quilts!! And I'm not just saying that to be nice, I really, really love them!! You really have a way with fabric. Thanks for sharing the photo of you in your beautiful coat. There's nothing better than a true friend, it's so nice that you caught up with each other after so many years. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.ReplyDelete
oh I am not surprised at your coat!ReplyDelete
Happy Thanksgiving ! OH I loved seeing your quilts again and the quilting, I too want to try stitching like that with pearle cotton, love the look.
oh what fun it was to see all her pillows it looks like she has one like I sent you a picture of yesterday.
HOpe your enjoying your friends visit.
oh the quilting on the zig zag is amazing....
I love the coat , I'm all for black and white. I really love your weall hanging, it's fantastic and I adore the big stitching with perle. Everything you've shown looks amazing.ReplyDelete
I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving.
- AnonymousNovember 26, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Love the happiness and spunk that the wall hanging have. It will give great life wherever it hangs, just wonderful!ReplyDelete
Looking forward to the basket group getting going :)
Great houndstooth coat, and you look lovely in it!ReplyDelete
All your new work is wonderful... especially adore your that top one!!
Oh, those little houses of yours are so inspiring! I think I know what I'm going to be playing with in my next 15 minutes!ReplyDelete
I love the look of the Zigzag quilt. There's something really special about it. I think it's the way that zigzags are inherently straight and pointy, yet you've added curves that make it seem more like waves, while maintaining the feel of the zigzag. Very nice.ReplyDelete
you're beautiful and you look so happy in that snazzy coat. woohoo on all your projects - the quilting all looks great.ReplyDelete
So much goodness going on at your house! We have much to be thankful for.ReplyDelete


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Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Thursday 22 September. [Ukrainian sources]
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:10 am
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Half of Russians believe West will pardon Putin for Donbas war and Crimea occupation. U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes "Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act". Separatists at Minsk talks demand swapping 45 Ukrainian hostages for 600 militants, - Iryna Herashchenko. 10 days left for PGO to arrest Constitutional Court judges who conferred dictatorial powers on Yanukovych.
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Half of Russians believe West will pardon Putin for Donbas war and Crimea occupation. U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes "Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act". Separatists at Minsk talks demand swapping 45 Ukrainian hostages for 600 militants, - Iryna Herashchenko. 10 days left for PGO to arrest Constitutional Court judges who conferred dictatorial powers on Yanukovych.
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Breezy this morning; intervals of clouds and sunshine with spotty showers
Half of Russians believe West will pardon Putin for Donbas war and Crimea occupation
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:12 am
Half of Russians believe West will pardon Putin for Donbas war and Crimea occupation
According to the poll run by the Russia-based Levada think tank, 27% of the Russians expect mounting tensions with the West and a new round of the Cold War in the wake of the present conflict in Donbas and Crimea, ZN.UA reports.
Meanwhile, 48% of the Russians believe the West-Russia tensions will gradually subside and return to their pre-Crimea level.
Two-thirds (62%) of the respondents say the relations with the USA and other countries must be improved.
Separatists at Minsk talks demand swapping 45 Ukrainian hostages for 600 militants, - Iryna Herashchenko
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:15 am
Separatists at Minsk talks demand swapping 45 Ukrainian hostages for 600 militants, - Iryna Herashchenko
Representatives of the so-called "Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics" demand to exchange 45 Ukrainians they are holding for more than 600 militants arrested for violent crimes.
Ukraine's representative in the subgroup on humanitarian affairs of the Trilateral Contact Group to resolve the situation in the Donbas Iryna Herashchenko wrote on Facebook, Censor.NET reports.
"The adversary insists they are holding only 45 prisoners and demands to release more than 600 persons arrested for commission of grave crimes. Their list also includes those who have no relation to the Minsk process and to the conflict in the Donbas. In particular, they expect us to release the individuals charged with plotting terrorist attacks in Odesa and Kharkiv. We are studying the procedural status of such persons.
"Today, we failed to discuss the illegal detention of persons declared saboteurs by the adversary. The next meeting will be partially dedicated to this issue," the lawmaker wrote.
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U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes "Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act"
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:19 am
U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes "Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act"
The bill stipulates that efforts to support Ukraine might include lethal defensive weapons systems for Ukraine's Armed Forces.
Censor.NET reports citing the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA on Facebook.
"The U.S. House of Representatives passed unanimously H.R. 5094 "Stability and Democracy for Ukraine Act" earlier reported favorably by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The document, sponsored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel and introduced by him together with Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger, states that it is the policy of the United States to ensure that any relevant sanctions relief for the Russian Federation is contingent on timely, complete, and verifiable implementation of Minsk agreements.
"The bill includes prohibitions against United States recognition of the Russian Federation's attempted annexation of Crimea and provides for the maintenance of U.S. sanctions with specific respect to Russian Federation's occupation of the Ukraine's peninsula.
See more: NATO supports Ukraine's stance on Russia sanctions extension until Minsk fulfilled in full, - Stoltenberg to Poroshenko. PHOTOS
"It also states that it is the policy of the United States to further assist the Government of Ukraine in restoring its sovereignty and territorial integrity to contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression in Ukraine and that that policy shall be carried into effect, among other things, through a comprehensive effort, in coordination with allies and partners of the United States, that includes sanctions, diplomacy, and assistance, including lethal defensive weapons systems.
"The legislation directs the Secretary of State to develop and implement a strategy to respond to Russian Federation-supported dis-information and propaganda efforts aimed toward persons in countries bordering the Russian Federation. Also, according to the bill, it is in the United States national security interest to increase the availability of insurance to support increased private investment in Ukraine.
"The bill is currently cosponsored by nearly forty Democratic and Republican congressmen. Before the President can sign the bill into law, identical version of the document must pass the U.S. Senate," the statement reads.
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Ukraine PM announces large-scale road repairs from spring
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:21 am
Ukraine PM announces large-scale road repairs from spring
Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman demands that all preparations for the launch of large-scale construction of roads and highways be completed by early April next year, according to the government press service.
"It is necessary that all the regions and road maintenance organizations … carry out all the needed procedures – tenders, projects by April in order to start [repairs] as soon as the weather gets warm. Not in June or July, nor in August but at the beginning of the season with a view of accomplishing a larger portion of work and delivering the highest possible quality. This is our requirement and my demand as prime minister," Groysman said during an inspection tour of Ukraine's central regions. He also stressed the need for a systematic approach to the construction of the roads and their repairs. "Today the [country's] regions, Ukravtodor have a task to ensure that a road construction and maintenance plan should be more systematic, also in terms of the use of our logistics and transport equipment. Such plans are being developed for the next year, and they will be implemented," the press service quoted Groysman as saying. At this, he stressed that the financial side of the issue had been solved largely thanks to decentralization..............
Biden warns Ukraine on reforms, says EU sanctions on Russia at risk
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:25 am
Biden warns Ukraine on reforms, says EU sanctions on Russia at risk
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday warned Ukraine needs to live up to its promises economic and political reforms or risk seeing the European Union walk away from its sanctions on Russia, according to Reuters.
"We know that if they give an excuse to the EU, there are at least five countries right now that want to say 'We want out'" of sanctions against Moscow, Biden said, speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Reuters reported. Europe imposed sanctions after Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimea peninsula in 2014. Fighting has continued in the east of the country, despite the so-called Minsk ceasefire agreement, and Western powers fear peace efforts could unravel.
In exchange for financial support from the United States and other Western allies, Ukraine promised reforms, but progress has been mixed. Biden's comments came a day after he met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko at the United Nations, pushing on reforms in Ukraine's energy and justice sectors, while saying conditions had been met for a third U.S. sovereign loan guarantee of up to $1 billion.
Biden said he has spent two to three hours a week on the phone with Ukrainian leaders since the crisis began, urging them to persist with reforms, while also pressuring Germany, France and Italy to hold fast on sanctions........
EP Committee on Civil Liberties to consider report on visa-free regime for Ukraine Sept 26 – Plenkovic
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:54 am
EP Committee on Civil Liberties to consider report on visa-free regime for Ukraine Sept 26 – PlenkovicThe European Parliament (EP) Committee on Civil Liberties will consider the report of MEP Mariya Gabriel on the issue of granting Ukraine a visa-free regime on September 26, the co-chairman of the parliamentary committee of the EU-Ukraine Association, leader of the Croatian Democratic Union Andrej Plenkovic has said.
"Next week, on September 26, the Committee on Civil Liberties will vote for the report of Mariya Gabriel, which is very positive in the issue of liberalization of a visa regime for Ukrainian citizens," he said at a meeting of the delegation of European Parliament members with Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman in Kyiv.........
Foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, Ukraine, Netherlands discuss efforts to establish responsibility for MH17 crash
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:56 am
Foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Malaysia, Ukraine, Netherlands discuss efforts to establish responsibility for MH17 crash
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the meeting took place in New York on September 21.
"The foreign ministers drew attention to the Security Council's requirement laid down in resolution No. 2166, as well as the determination of their governments to bring perpetrators of the crime to justice," the report says.
The ministers also emphasized the Security Council's call to cooperate closely in the issue of establishing responsible for the crime.
"In this regard, the ministers once again expressed strong support for an international and independent investigation carried out by the joint group to investigate the crash, the results of the interim report will be presented on September 28," the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine said.....
Steinmeier welcomes pullback of forces in eastern Ukraine
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:11 am
Steinmeier welcomes pullback of forces in eastern Ukraine
However, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that much still needs to be done:
"We have had to learn that neither pronouncements of good will nor commitments about the withdrawal of weapons were sufficient to achieve a lasting ceasefire," he told the Sueddeutsche Zeitung daily.
"If the parties to the conflict are unwilling to stick to already signed agreements, there will be no progress," Steinmeier warned.............
The deputies fired 400 judges
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:43 am
The deputies fired 400 judges
Parliament recently took advantage of the right to dismiss judges
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine last exercised its constitutional right to dismiss judges, adopting a resolution №5157, which released about 400 servants of Themis. The decision was supported by 244 deputies.
Reporting before voting chairman of the committee on legal policy and justice Ruslan Knyazevich said that it is "perhaps the last opportunity (Council - ed.) To exercise their right, which soon will go to the High Council of Justice."
Resolution dismissed the judge who wrote a letter of resignation.
In particular, the decision released nine Supreme Court judges, six judges of the Supreme Administrative Court, 18 judges of the Supreme Economic Court, 8 judges of the High Specialized Court of Ukraine for Civil and Criminal Cases and others.
Regulation with a list of judges includes 21 page.
glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український
Ukraine urged Britain to end the pro-Russian activities Phillips
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:06 pm
Ukraine urged Britain to end the pro-Russian activities Phillips
Kyiv intends to seek termination of the journalist Graham Phillips all possible measures
Ambassador of Ukraine Natalia Halibarenko in Britain appealed to the UK government to take measures to stop the activities of journalists in Ukraine Graham Phillips. This is stated in an open letter to the ambassador, released on the website of the Embassy of Ukraine in the UK.
"I would like to ask the British side to use all possible measures, particularly in its documents to stop the propaganda work of Mr. Phillips to Russian occupation authorities in Ukraine that he left this country forever," - said in a letter Halibarenko.
The ambassador recalled that Phillips in the years 2014-2015 in eastern Ukraine worked in the interests of the militants, he was deported from Ukraine in July 2014, he was forbidden entry to Ukraine for three years because of the threat to national security, but in March 2016 Phillips came to the territory annexed Crimea, thus violating the laws of Ukraine.
Halibarenko said that Phillips also tried to disrupt the release from captivity of militants in the Donbas citizens of Ukraine. "We will not hesitate to use all the tools of international cooperation to make him answer for their words and deeds," - she said.
According Halibarenko such journalists as Phillips, defamatory UK.
Recall Phillips - British journalist and blogger who worked with the Russian TV channel Russia Toda and "Star".
Earlier it was reported that during a recent exchange Ukrainian Vladimir Suprun Zhemchugova and George Phillips provoked and insulted Zhemchugova tried scandal and thereby disrupt the metabolism.
glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український
Marchuk: Russia falls into hysterics talk of border
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:16 pm
Marchuk: Russia falls into hysterics talk of border
Russia is categorically against the creation of fifth Working Group on Border Trilateral contact group
The representative of Ukraine in the subgroup of security Trilateral contact group to resolve the situation in the Donbass Yevhen Marchuk said that Russia is categorically against the creation of fifth Working Group on Border group. This Marchuk told journalists at a briefing in the parliament.
"Everything that concerns the border from Russia into hysterics falls unless start to say something about the border," - he said.
"The Russian side is categorically against, and therefore without the participation of meaning in creation (fifth working Group on border - Ed.) "- said Marchuk.
According to him, the Ukrainian side has offered 4-5 times a corresponding subgroup.
Marchuk said that the main argument for the creation of such subgroups is the fact that the implementation observers Special monitoring mission of the OSCE functions of surveillance must comply with conditions specified in the mandate.
"in previous Minsk II says that the parties ensure the free access of MSF OSCE in all areas," - said Marchuk.
He also said that the uncontrollable areas of Donbass observed serious restrictions of observers from the militants. "We offered: give access to the OSCE border zone in half to two kilometers. Let not we go to the border, and that MSF OSCE had access to the entire border, "- said the representative of Ukraine in the subgroup of security.
According to him, it is important that observers could see and record all military trains coming from the territory of the Russian Federation on Ukraine.
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Lutsenko denied Saakashvili on the market "7 km"
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 4:22 pm
Lutsenko denied Saakashvili on the market "7 km"
Lutsenko asks Saakashvili to give information based on facts
Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yuriy Lutsenko urged the head of the Odessa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili to give information based on facts. This Lutsenko said during a briefing in Odessa Commenting on Saakashvili on the market "7 km."
In particular, Lutsenko denied widespread Mikheil Saakashvili information that allegedly of "Department store Market" (the company owner of the market "7 km") monthly financed by former president Viktor Yanukovych in the amount of 800 000 dollars.
"Similarly, I have heard from the governor of Odessa region that" 7 km "daily carries some fantastic money Yanukovych. I asked the local police, Security Service, prosecutors, prosecutors confirmed that no one can! Now turn directly to Saakashvili, understand, I welcome signals. The only thing - it is desirable that they were as close to the facts, "- said Lutsenko.
Also during his speech Attorney General urged to be correct in the statements and assessments of criminal proceedings, adding that the opening of proceedings is not evidence of the crime.
" I want people to remember: the provision of parliamentary inquiries and even the registration procedure is not yet a fait accompli of a crime This is just the beginning of testing. The law requires all register and then give this assessment "- summed up Lutsenko.
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Ukraine has placed Eurobonds for $ 1 billion in US guarantees
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:07 pm
Ukraine has placed Eurobonds for $ 1 billion in US guarantees
This is the third such agreement between Ukraine and the US signed in 2014
Ukraine has placed Eurobonds for $ 1 billion in US guarantees the lowest rate.
It wrote to Facebook, Deputy Finance of Ukraine Yuri Butsa.
"Accommodated. The lowest rate of all time - 1.471%. Demand exceeded supply by several times, "- he wrote.
Butsa added that the money raised from the placement of Eurobonds, "will go to social support those who really need it".
This is the third such agreement between Ukraine and the US signed in 2014. Two years ago, Ukraine guarantees through the US placed five-year Eurobonds for $ 1 billion at 1.844% per annum, a year ago - to $ 1 billion at 1.847% per annum.
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In Canada, because of a bomb threat shut down more than 60 schools
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:14 pm
In Canada, because of a bomb threat shut down more than 60 schools
It is noted that the evacuation conducted in colleges and more than 60 schools
Authorities in northern Canada decided to close the local schools, the threat supposedly embodied in buildings explosive devices.
This was the UNN referring to CTV News.
It is noted that the evacuation conducted in colleges and more than 60 schools.
Information about the threat Received schools administrations of three regions of Nunavut before the start of classes. The police do not regard this threat as real.
Fax with threats about possible bombings of schools, was sent to Ottawa on Wednesday morning.
Schools were notified within 10 minutes and no threat was found, however, about 19 thousand. Children were sent home.
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Putin appoints Naryshkin Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:31 pm
Putin appoints Naryshkin Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service
Naryshkin held the post of chairman of the State Duma in December 2011
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed on September 22 the head of the State Duma of the sixth convocation Sergei Naryshkin to head the Foreign Intelligence Service. This was announced by a spokesman for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov.
He said Naryshkin decree to be signed soon. The current head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Mikhail Fradkov after leaving office will be appointed chairman of the "Russian Railways".
Naryshkin held the post of chairman of the State Duma in December 2011. Before that, he for three years headed the presidential administration. Fradkov was appointed chairman of the Foreign Intelligence Service in 2007 after he left the post of head of government.
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France calls on Syria to stop flying over the zone of military operations
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:57 pm
France calls on Syria to stop flying over the zone of military operations
In response, Russia said that "nothing happened"
During the meeting of the International Support Group Syria to New York a number of countries made statements on the military conflict in that country.
France said it requires Syria to stop flying over the zone of hostilities.
It is reported by Reuters.
However, the Netherlands said that a new government offensive on Aleppo Syria sends the wrong message.
In response, Russia said that "nothing happened."
"The response was poor Russians" - said French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayro after meeting on the sidelines of the UN assembly.
"The attack Assad is very negative. It sends the wrong message, "- said Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Bert Kenders.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Kerry demanded that Syria and Russia stop air strikes.
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The issue of weapons for Ukraine could be reviewed after the elections in the US - Chaly
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:23 pm
The issue of weapons for Ukraine could be reviewed after the elections in the US - Chaly
Chaly predicted that this can happen even before December - between the presidential election in the United States and the beginning of the 115-th session of Congress
Ukrainian side expects that the law HR 5094 "On support stability and democracy in Ukraine" voted Wednesday by the House of Representatives, will be approved by the Senate and signed by the president before the end of this year.
Commented on Thursday in Washington, the prospects for further legislative action in the US ambassador to Ukraine Valeriy Chaly, reports Ukrinform.
"This law is voted on in the House, then it" mirrored "version will be voted in the Senate hope this year. I think the President of the United States - Barack Obama - will sign it, "- said Ukrainian diplomat.
He predicted that it could happen even before December - between the presidential election in the United States and the beginning of the 115-th session of Congress.
The Ambassador said that can not yet confirm that the Senate already has so-called "mirror" (identical - Ed.) Version of the law to begin the consideration and approval. But, he said, the Embassy of Ukraine is constantly under what can do.
"I can say frankly that the senators and the relevant committees of the Senate, we discussed this issue. The information required by the Ukrainian side was represented by "- said Chaly.
Commenting on the content of the document adopted by the lower house of the US Congress, the ambassador stressed the importance of "a block of" associated not only with the non-recognition of occupation of the Crimea, but additional mechanisms of sanctions.
"For the first time at the legislative level for clear prohibition of all state structures of any activity on the peninsula, which runs counter to the approach of international law", - said the diplomat.
He also noted that the law contains provisions relating to sanctions.
"Today, for example, sanctions approved by the orders of Obama, and now for the first time it will be clearly formalized in law. In addition, this is another signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine, which comes from Washington. "- Said Chaly.
Regarding the law on lethal weapons, the ambassador said, "it would be a very strong signal, especially to Russia." Today, the position of the White House really does not allow full use of these opportunities.
"But I do not exclude that this issue can be discussed after the presidential elections in the United States," - said the ambassador.
In this regard, he said that now is preparing the legal basis for that, in such a case quickly apply all mechanisms.
"Legal mechanisms bipartisan support is the amount allocated for these weapons are and you can do it" - said the diplomat.
However, he stressed that Ukraine is getting started faster defense equipment from the United States, of which was said for a long time - unmanned vehicles, protected communications, radar kontrbatareyni.
"In fact, this is a large complex of defensive weapons that saves lives and provides the opportunity for peace in Ukraine", - said the diplomat.
As previously reported, the US House of Representatives (lower house of Congress) unanimously approved a law HR 5094 "On the maintenance of stability and democracy in Ukraine," previously supported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Co-authors of the document were about 40 Congressmen from the Democratic and Republican parties. Prior to his signing by US President identical to the content of the bill should be supported by the Senate.
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People's representatives and Parasiuk VILKUL fought in building channel "112 Ukraine" (VIDEOS)
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:46 pm
People's representatives and Parasiuk VILKUL fought in building channel "112 Ukraine" (VIDEOS)
The fight occurred after the broadcast "Evening Praia" The building channel "112 Ukraine" after the broadcast "Evening Praia" there was a clash between the parties - the People's Deputy Oleksandr Vilkul and Volodymyr Parasyuk.
Repeated verbal skirmish between parliamentarians having the air. After the program Parasiuk tried to break into the room where the Vilkul. It is reported that after the broadcast Volodymyr Parasyuk waited at the studio of his opponent's ensuing fight, which rozboronyala protection.
Later Parasiuk made a verbal squabble with the driver of the car in the parking lot Vilkul. He also said that he intends to take the car to the needs of ATO.
"Whose car? Vilkul? This is a present from Parasiuk for Ukraine, the Donbass, and you do not care machine, you buy a hundred of these, "- said Parasiuk.
In addition, the parking lot there was a clash between Parasyuk and one of the guards Vilkul.
"Comrade VILKUL live directly insulted me and my brothers. His bodyguard attacked not me. There was a fight. My cousins arrived, the car caught Vilkul. We're sure it will leave many in communications, "- commented Parasiuk.
"This is a person with whom there is no debate about that, just an agent of the Kremlin, which led the country to war, to the fact that we have people dying that we do not have anything good. This machine bought for his money stolen in Krivoy Rog, perhaps when he was head of the administration office or deputy. No one healthy person does not want to go on this cursed car. Vilkul should be eliminated, deported to his track are left and his conduct was not here. If instead the brain in humans cotton, it is the end of life will be wool? I warned him. I'm not on the individual first passed. Maybe someone does not like me, but I will not give opportunities to insult the honor and dignity of themselves and colleagues state, "- said Parasiuk.
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In Moscow shot dead the director of an enterprise case management of Putin
on Thu Sep 22, 2016 10:58 pm
In Moscow shot dead the director of an enterprise case management of Putin
Police found that the victim is 45-year-old CEO of Federal State Unitary Enterprise "President-service" Administration of the President of the Russian Federation
The head of an enterprise Administration of the President Dmitry Kryukov found shot dead in the office in central Moscow.
This was informed Interfax source in law enforcement.
"Yesterday evening, in the offices of the administrative building at Arbat street, 54/2 found the body of a man with a gunshot wound" - a spokesman said.
According to him, the police found out that the victim is 45-year-old CEO of Federal State Unitary Enterprise "President-service" Administration of the President of Russia Dmitry Kryukov.
At the site works investigative team, investigated the circumstances of the event, the question of a criminal case, the source said.
"Interfax" until it has confirmation of this information from official representatives of the police and investigation.
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Hello everyone! Sorry for being absent for a while, I've been a little down well more than a little, I guess life just isn't going to great at the moment but ah well. This past week has been a pretty packed one too, filled with uni and my sisters birthday and seeing John. I've been pretty busy revising alot for my exams in May so I've barely been online unless its my phone or tablet. I was also pretty busy last week making my sisters birthday cake, she turned 11 on Friday and wanted a batman cake. She has brilliant taste, we went for dinner saturday night and then Sunday I was super busy too. Monday I finally had a drive of my car in like 3 months since its finally been fixed and no longer has grey smoke coming out of it or sounds like a poorly tractor. Now its a regular tractor noise haha. Tuesday I went to Barter books, a post on that soon. I also think I might have Laryngitis or something cause my throat is so painful at the moment and it can't be my tonsils since I have none haha. Anyway on we go
This week, I've been;
Listening to a lot of music from when I was about 15 so bands such as Jimmy eat world and Fall out boy and Aiden. My god I loved Aiden so much, I had a wall top to floor with posters, I met their lead singer Wil twice and cried on both occasions like a fool. I still have serious love for the band although the last album they had was pretty bad but all bands go that way after a while.
Reading after finishing The Help I started to read Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay but I then went on a trip to Barter Books (post coming soon) and now I've started Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.
Watching A bit of Everything really, me and John started re-watching Misfits the other night. I forgot how good a show it was. We've also caught up with our recordings of Keeping Britain Alive: Inside the NHS. If you haven't seen it, its on BBC2 and its really interesting, you don't realise how much the NHS does for you until you watch it!
Lusting after Summer clothes please, and some money to buy them? haha I do rather fancy this bag and pair of shoes I've seen on the Zara site but I'm going to wait a while until theres a sale or something unless someone has a code? haha
Wishing for Summmmer and Sun lots of sun please. Also I'm wishing that I pass all my exams, I'm super worried about them, I've been doing tons of revision but not much seems to be going in. So fingers crossed I pass.
Getting excited about Breaking up for Summer, I've got Download Festival with my friends and almost a Week in London with John and then a possible camping trip. Can it be the holidays yet? I want to sleep and lounge around eating pancakes and nothing more please? I'm super excited about London though because last time we went we had a fantastic time and its much better than the North East pluuuus its like a holiday.
This weeks song is Always Be by Jimmy Eat World, I'm so excited to see these guys at Download. I chose this song because the lyrics 'It's gonna get harder still before it gets easy. You can't keep safe what wants to break.' Really seem to make me feel better about what's happening at the moment no matter what it'll get better and if somethings going to go wrong theres nothing you can really do to stop it. Apart from that I just really love the song and it makes me feel 14/15 again watching Kerrang before school when it played good music. Those were the days!
Do you like Jimmy Eat World? Have you read Dexter or Lolita?
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Make your house safe from wind blown embers and sparks
In the case of a runaway wildfire, houses are not usually set on fire simply from the heat of the fire.
It is the wind blown embers and sparks gaining entry through open windows, air vents and small gaps between roof sheeting and walls or through openings in the eaves ceiling board that are the main danger to your home. It is always a good idea to put fine mesh over any vents and seal off all gaps under the eaves. Remember the risk is just as great after the main fire has passed, as sparks and embers are still thrown around by the wind from secondary fires or smoldering brush.
If you ever have to evacuate in the face of a fire – make sure all windows and doors are closed, but do not lock gates and doors as firemen may need to gain entry. Closing internal doors and windows before you leave can slow the spread of a fire, should it get into your house
Visit the Cape of Fire (COF) website for more useful advice about making your home safe. There is also a section for assessing your personal fire risk.
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From Ferris Beuller to The Breakfast Club to The Terminator, loveable 80s movie posters get the zombie treatment in the latest round of work by Matt Busch. Check them all out plus a few new and notable additions fro the 90s.
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Merchants Bonding Company™ presented a check for $125,000 to Blank Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) today. The money was raised at the Bill Warner Sr. Memorial Charity Golf Classic on Monday, September 22 at Wakonda Club. The charity golf event brought 192 golfers from 26 states to Des Moines to help raise money for three critical pieces of equipment Blank needs for its NICU.
"Raising money for the NICU is very personal to us. Five Merchants associates have had babies in the NICU in the past two years," said Bill Warner Jr., corporate secretary. "All four of my children were cared for in the NICU and my son had to be airlifted to Iowa City because of equipment Blank did not have. My son didn't survive and we wanted to make sure other children will have everything they need right here in Des Moines. We truly believe this money will help save lives."
David Stark, President and C.O.O. of Blank Children's Hospital, said, "This money will help us purchase a giraffe bed, a jet pulse ventilator and a neonatal transporter. The dollars raised by this wonderful event will directly impact our tiniest patients through the addition of much-needed specialized equipment."
"We are very grateful to all of the volunteers, sponsors and participants," said Merchants Bonding Company president, Larry Taylor. "We started the foundation to make a difference in our community and we are thrilled to be able to present this check today."
Merchants Bonding Company was founded in Des Moines in 1933 and is led by fourth generation family members. The company ranks 15th among the top surety providers in the United States and is number one in Iowa. Merchants Bonding has had an A.M. Best Rating of "A" excellent for 56 consecutive years. Office locations include: Des Moines, Iowa; Dallas and Austin, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Overland Park, Kansas. For More Information: Therese Wielage VP Marketing Merchants Bonding Company www.merchantsbonding.com Direct: 515-558-8721 Mobile 515-822-1194


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When you receive Office 2007 Beta 2, you might look up at the Quick Access Toolbar and wonder why there's a lightning bolt overlaying the Print icon.
First thing to know: there have always been two versions of the Print command in Office. "Print" is the command which is typically on the File menu. Clicking this command brings up the Print dialog box in which you can specify print settings or cancel out if it's not what you intended.
On the Standard toolbar of Office 2003 applications is a command which shares an icon with normal Print but is actually different: "PrintDefault." This command immediately sends the document to your default printer without asking. You click the button and immediately paper starts coming out somewhere. This has functionality has posed some frustrating challenges over the last few years; I'll write about that in a coming article.
Anyway, to be consistent about exposing all of the print functionality in one place, we show both the Print and PrintDefault items in the Print category of the Office Button. Print is called "Print" and PrintDefault is called "Quick Print." In order to make them have distinct icons, a lightening bolt was added to Quick Print to make it seem... well, I guess lightening quick.
Quick Print. But not actual size.
Then it was noticed that the large and small versions of the Quick Print icon were inconsistent, so the lightening bolt was added to the small version of the icon shown in the Quick Access Toolbar.
The result? People think their printer has a connection problem. Although "lightening bolt" sort of means "Auto" in the Office icon lexicon, when applied to something with a connection like a printer, it looks like that connection is busted. Whoops!
We've fixed the icon up internally for future builds, but the lightning bolt is in Beta 2. So when you get your copy, you'll know why the printer is being electrocuted.


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Four years after their last full-length, Holopaw seem reinvented, sporting a looser, more melodic sound that moves easily between styles.
Have we had Holopaw wrong all these years? The Gainesville, Fla.-based band's first two albums were lumped in with the indie Americana crowd, thanks as much to their rustic instrumentations as to singer John Orth's 2002 collaboration with Isaac Brock. But a few years and a label change later, now they seem a band apart, loners entrenched in no particular scene but their own. Even the recognizable elements on their third album, Oh, Glory. Oh, Wilderness., sound slightly askew. The warble in Orth's voice, more pronounced here, is too high-pitched to ever be mistaken for Conor Oberst; the drawling pedal steel is more mood-setting than alt-countrifying; and the band arrive at insinuating hooks not with pop GPS, but with the patient wanderlust to know that each song will coalesce into something expressive and affecting.
Holopaw's indieward progression from Sub Pop in one corner of the country to Bakery Outlet in the other only reasserts their peculiarities and idiosyncrasies, and if Oh, Glory isn't their most immediately commanding album, it's most definitely their Holopaw-est-- and a grower to boot, relinquishing a few more mysteries with each listen. Gone are the grafted-on electronica elements of their self-titled 2003 debut and the shambling settings of their 2005 follow-up, Quit+/or Fight. Instead, the band has developed a livelier sound that fluctuates between the looseness of Pavement and the melodic focus of Death Cab. The change in sound mirrors a change in line-up: Following Quit, most of the band members split, leaving core duo Orth and Jeff Hays to carry on. They rounded out Holopaw with a new rhythm section that moves these songs along at a more rambunctious pace, a new guitarist who doodles curlicues all over the songs, and a cellist who adds sweeping undercurrents to Orth's melodies.
Oh, Glory tries to take in every style of music from Seattle to Gainesville, although Holopaw aren't merely shuffling through geographical traditions. They take many different avenues and incorporate many different styles, but nothing leads them too far from a unified sound. Horns form the bedrock of "Little Stallion With a Glass Jaw" and "Oh, Glory", suggesting neither Memphis nor New Orleans; with their fades, crescendos, and fanfares, they're more akin to Athens' Elephant 6 bands. Rangey guitars spike "The Lazy Matador", but it's the fluttering of Jody Bilinski's cymbal trill that drives the song to its measured finale. The band members bark out encouragement on "P-a-l-o-m-i-n-e" and "Black Lacquered Shame", their voices propelling the songs as forcefully as the rhythm section.
Compared to the newfound breadth of Holopaw's sound, Orth's lyrics remain often startlingly specific, striving for a soft-spoken poetry that reads on the page as well as it sounds aloud. His imagery is striking and crisp. On "The Lazy Matador", he recalls a lover who smells "like changing rooms, unbridled afternoons and horseplay and towel-whips and bathing suits rolled down off sunless hips." On "The Art Teacher and the Little Stallion" a teacher inspires a crush when he tucks in a student's shirt and smoothes his hair for a visit to the Met.
At times these songs approach Decemberistic levels of self-conscious erudition, but Orth is more restrained and less storybookish than Colin Meloy. Oh, Glory is motivated by desires thwarted and passions unrequited, and Orth's practiced quaver conveys an appropriate urgency and renders these songs as breathless inner monologues. For many listeners, his mannered delivery may prove as off-putting as Oberst's own vibrato, but for these songs, it sounds fittingly evocative, as if only he could sing them. In fact, no other band but Holopaw could have dreamed up this album.


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Tales Of Masked Men
Masks have been used to transform for thousands of years. Featuring both El Santo and the Blue Demon, the history of Lucha Libre is examined in this PBS documentary. Obviously, this documentary hit me close to home, as I enjoying wearing the occasional mask, and by "occasional" I mean "all the time".
Edge Codes: The Art Of Motion Picture Editing
Edge Codes is a documentary examining the language of film and the techniques used by film editors to construct a story using images. Through association and juxtaposition, meaning and drama is conveyed through cutting and reassembling lengths of film. From the earliest moments of cinema, various schools of film editing is shown, and the film-makers demonstrate many of the techniques being discussed through well-known film clips to emphasize the points being made. Intriguing and enlightening, Film Codes is an excellent film-length course in film making.
Particle Fever
The building of the Large Hadron Collider and the search for the Higgs-Boson particle is examined in this dry, but well-shot, scientific documentary. It's hard to believe that just a few short years ago, people were genuinely concerned the Large Hadron Collider would generate a massive black hole, engulfing us all. Unfortunately, that didn't happen, which is a shame because that would have been pretty sweet. Did you know physicists dig the music of Uriah Heep? Neither did I, as there is one physicist briefly seen wearing a Uriah Heep concert t-shirt.
The extraordinary life and career of the influential physicist is outlined in this warts-and-all biographical documentary. Born 300 years after the death of Galileo, Stephen Hawking partied his way through college until ALS forced his to get serious and completely change the way we see the cosmos. Narrated by Hawking himself, we see him in some unflattering situations as he struggles with his many health issues, as well as all the accolades that have piled up as one of the smartest people who ever lived. He is still an active participant in his life even though nearly completely paralyzed, and it's truly inspiring to see someone at 72 years of age be as energetic as he is, even while confined to a wheelchair and only able to move tiny portions of his entire body, and having lived with an almost certain death sentence for half a century.
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
The Broadway legend sings, dances, curses, and strikes terror in everyone's hearts in this entertaining documentary. I'm not much of a musical fan, but I'm now a fan of this fiery force of nature, merely because I loved watching all her famous co-stars try very, very hard not to call her a raging bitch on wheels, and I admire the heck out of that, because you know very good and well everyone interviewed was quaking in their boots that Stritch would would've stalked them and applied a serious beat down, even at almost 90 years of age. Unfortunately, she died earlier this year, after struggling with alcoholism and other health issues. Another engrossing, warts-and-all biographical documentary.
Twenty Feet From Stardom
The lives and careers of legendary backup singers is shown in this music filled documentary. Merry Clayton, Darlene Love, Gloria Jones, and many, many more are featured, and their tales of triumph and tragedy earned this documentary an Academy Award. Thrilling and inspiring, many of their performances are highlighted, including a hair-raising account of when Merry Clayton sang on the Rolling Stones' tune Gimme Shelter where her vocal track is isolated. There really are no words for this performance, but I'll try. Amazing. Breathtaking. Astonishing. Brutal. Soaring.


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S&P credit analyst Parvathy Iyer said: "In our opinion, the announced changes, if implemented, are not only significant for the sector's operating and competitive landscape, but also financially in the case of Genesis and Meridian."
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Suggestion on Biochemistry Master's ProgramHi good people, I am Shams from Bangladesh. I completed my bachelor of pharmacy in 2011 and master of pharmacy in 2013. I admit that I was not a good student and scored around 60% marks in bachelor and masters. Later, I took GRE and TOEFL and scored 305(v-148, Q-157, AWA-3.0) and 92. Since TOEFL expired after 2 years, I took IELTS and scored 7(L-8, R-7, W-7, and S-6.5). I have a very small research experience in Phytochemistry(a thesis during master's) and was able to publish a few articles on a few typical Indian journals (not significant to be honest). In total, I have applied for 2 Pharmaceutical Sciences Ph.D. program in the fall of 2015, 4 Biochemistry Ph.D. program in the fall of 2016 and 1 Biochemistry Ph.D. program in the fall of 2017. All the programs & universities I applied were down of the list on US News graduate school ranking list. Yet, I got rejected on all of them! I have 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Officer in a pharmaceutical. To be honest, I don't love spending my life doing what I do now. So, even after all those rejections, I am kind of desperate now to get back to academic life. But repetitive rejections in last 3 years, have kind of made me think that I am not good enough for a Ph.D. program though out of those 7 programs 3 professors in 3 different terms assured me to provide funding. Yes, I don't have good grades and that might be a cause of rejections. At this point, I am thinking whether I should lower my expectations or try for a Master's or would it still be a good approach to try again for a Ph.D.? It is always a hassle to get recommendations from previous professors and I am tired of getting rejected! Can anybody please give me some kind advice on what I should try for? Master's or Ph.D.? If master's, then can you please name some easy to get into master's program in biological sciences, biochemistry or pharmaceutical sciences? Your precious words can save my academic life. So, help appreciated. Thanks.


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$4.4 million Cummings v UBS of Puerto Rico Award
In March 2017, a FINRA arbitration panel in San Juan, PR ordered UBS Financial Services and UBS Financial Services of Puerto Rico to pay $3,919,359 in compensatory damages, $61,499 in costs and $442,318 in attorneys' fees. In addition, the panel voided debts claimed by the Respondents. You can read the award here. Dr. O'Neal testified on liability and damages over UBS Puerto Rico's sale of UBS Puerto Rico municipal closed end bond funds.