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Constantine's Sword, The Church and The Jews by James Carroll was published in January 2001. As a result of his historical research for the book, he was driven to conclude his work with "A Call for Vatican III. He wrote, "The time has come for a gathering more broadly defined than any in Church history. Generally Catholic, it will also include Jews and Protestants, people of other faiths and of no faith, clergy and laity and emphatically women." He suggested that "it may be that the Vatican is the last place where such a gathering should occur. Perhaps, again for symbolic but grave reasons the next council of the Catholic Church should take place in Boston." He then proposed five items for the Council agenda and devoted a chapter to each.
This book is an adaptation of these chapters from Constantine's Sword written with a renewed urgency occasioned by the horrendous day of September 11, 2001. Carroll believes that day transformed the meaning of politics and religion and marked the beginning of an era, which requires an "new examination of the relationship between variously held beliefs and their effects on those who do not share them." The war in Afghanistan, the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, the dispute between India and Pakistan, the outbreak of anti-semitism in Europe and the Arab world and the challenge of fundamentalist extremists to mainstream religions, all raise the issue of religious belief. Moreover, the Catholic Church, of which Carroll is a member, has been staggered by the scandal of pedophile priests.
As a background for his proposed agenda, Carroll devotes a chapter to "The Broad Relevance of Catholic Reform." He reminds us that with the election of Pope John XXIII (1958-1963) and the meeting of the Second Vatican Council (1963-1965), there was an attempt to "deal more honestly with the contradiction between a religious culture still firmly rooted in the Middle Ages and a Catholic people who had come of age in the modern world." But Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) slowed and even reversed the reform that looked so promising and the present Pope John Paul II is content with the status quo. In the light of this background, Carroll believes "the time has come to reenvision this religion and the way it relates to the world." It is this belief that sets his agenda of five reform proposals for Vatican III.
Reform Proposal 1: A New Biblical Literacy. Carroll writes, that the 'first task facing a new Catholic Church is to foster a broad biblical literacy among the Catholic people."
2. . The foundation of biblical literacy is the recognition that although God's Word is inspired, it is human. Carroll declares that it is a sin to be resisted and repented of to believe otherwise. Vatican III must make the work of contemporary biblical scholarship available so that the Church may be liberated from "the deadly prison of scriptural fundamentalism which still has a lock on Catholic attitudes regarding everything from women's ordination to priestly celibacy to the sacred integrity of other religions, beginning with Judaism."
Reform Proposal 2: The Church and Power. Vatican II defined the Church as the people of God. If this definition were to be realized, Vatican III would have to come to terms with the paradigm of power the Church embraced during its relationship with the Roman imperium under Constantine. The Church as institution has, since the fourth century, been patriarchal and hierarchical in its structure of authority. If the institution is to be reformed, Carroll contends, the conciliar principle must be reestablished, "the bishop of Rome exercising authority within a college of bishops, and now extended to include the laity." The doctrine of papal infallibility would have to be repealed.
Reform Proposal 3: A New Christology. Carroll writes that Vatican III "must initiate a Church-wide reimagination of sacrosanct theologies, or rather sponsor the Church-wide dissemination of the inventive work that theologians have already been doing." The main theological issue which he believes need to be addressed is the mission of Jesus. A New Christology will emphasize that the coming of Jesus was for the purpose of revelation, the disclosure of the divine love for all people, and not for the salvation of those who believe in him. Carroll believes that this new focus, rooted in Christian tradition, will enable the Church to embrace religious pluralism and by so doing honor God "by defining God as beyond every human effort to express God."
Reform Proposal 4: The Holiness of Democracy: Carroll writes that Vatican III must "turn the Church away from autocracy and toward democracy, which the Catholic lay people have in fact done with increased grass roots participation." Autocracy is founded upon the Church's self-understanding of itself as the depository and bearer of absolute truth and it is the duty of people to conform to the truth. Democracy is based upon the understanding that truth is available to human beings only in partial ways and therefore all people can tribute to the search for truth in "creative mutuality."
Reform Proposal 5: Repentance. Carroll maintains that Vatican III can deal with repentance as an agenda item only after having confronted the previous agenda items, "all of which point to attitudes and structures of triumphalism that must be uprooted if the Church is truly going to turn toward other believers and its own people with a new face." For he stresses that "Without reform, repentance is impossible and so is recovery." Working to make the promise of reform a reality and hoping to be forgiven is the way of repentance. This is a hopeful book for all who are the "One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church."


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Over the years, most of television's Super Sunday distraction has been aimed at the fleshy underbelly of a greatest-hits-on-repeat halftime show. Not Bud's. Its multi-part "games" between stop-motion bottles became so popular that grown men would rather go to the bathroom during the actual Super Bowl than risk missing a commercial break with a big "play" by the brews. Behold the undeniably campy Bud Bowl III, in which Budweiser tried for an unprecedented three-peat:
Fate: The franchise lives on as a local Anheuser-Busch marketing promotion, but by '97 the frogs had taken the throne.
The sketch-comedy show that introduced us to seemingly dozens of Wayanses reached its zenith with a live broadcast opposite the Super Bowl halftime show. Observe, if you will, a young Jim Carrey mug for the camera in zany and increasingly violent ways, while keeping an eye out for a future Oscar-winner. In-screen clock included! Also, an O.J. Simpson impression.
Fate: Once J. Lo found a better place to put her skillz, the rest of the stars-in-waiting cast followed. Also, O.J. Simpson.
Jersey Shore isn't the first hit to become massively overexposed by MTV. Who could forget the pre-Snooki-era thrills of Beavis and Butt-Head showcasing a complete disregard for all things gridiron? Well, probably a lot of people. Just wait for the twist:
Fate: Lawsuits, that afternoon in the desert, MTV. Also, Snooki.
Getting sick of all these famous people? Before the days of Snooki and Jon Gosselin, MTV took it upon itself to whittle down the crop with Celebrity Deathmatch, resulting in the only halftime viewing option with a higher body count than an NFL game. Here's a fight that now feels oddly poignant, as Madonna takes on none other than Michael Jackson:
Fate: Sadly, the claymation figures are now locked away in the same storage unit where MTV keeps the Remote Control set and former VJ Adam Curry.
If you were to argue that this was humanity's nadir, it would be hard to disagree. Because average Americans degrading themselves for money was insufficient entertainment for the biggest TV night of the year, producers added women with a proven willingness to remove their clothes. Click here for an insanely thorough recap of the events, courtesy of NBC. ("A deserted Western town greeted the four remaining Playmates as they sauntered in on day two...")
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Fate: After one too many lawsuits (rat vomit, anyone?), NBC dumped the show in 2006 in favor of Howie Mandel. That said, it's in good company.
Ever watch a football game and think, "What if these massive athletes were actually scantily clad hot chicks?" You aren't the only one. The Lingerie Bowl lets men ogle away... but also provides women the chance to show their prowess with the pigskin. After all, these ladies are athletes, as this behind-the-scenes footage proves (note: "athlete" here is defined as "kind of trashy-looking").
Fate: This Sunday, watch the winners of get this this week's Los Angeles Temptation-Dallas Desire and Chicago Bliss-Miami Caliente conference championships face off at halftime of the Super Bowl for only ten bucks. And you don't even need to pay a personal seat license fee.
The Lingerie Bowl didn't win over the missus, eh? Remind her that other non-male football is still being played thanks to the folks over at Animal Planet, who provide all the furry cuteness your otherwise bored significant other can handle. Bonus: Commentary by the late Harry Kalas will almost convince you this is some sort of sport and not just dogs running in circles until they poop.
Fate: Sunday. Three o'clock. Don't tell Steve Jobs.
Howard Stern isn't afraid to shake up the establishment or make some money in the process. And leading him to create an alternative halftime game involving Penthouse Pet cheerleaders, "five drag queens," and "Siobhan the Transsexual" for HowardTV. Super Bowl Sunday isn't the only time Howard takes an interest in football; witness picks from Wack Pack member Bigfoot:
Fate: Stern may be heading back to regular, non-satellite radio. Expect millions of satellite receivers to go on eBay shortly.
He is an NFL legend, so when Deion Sanders retired, Oxygen naturally gave him and his wife a reality show and put it against Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to draw men toward the channel Oprah built. This interview with the couple proves what we've always suspected about the rich: their lives are tackier than ours, yet somehow equally boring.
Fate: While Oprah will be previewing official CBS ratings-booster Undercover Boss and Deion will be back where he belongs with analysis for the NFL Network, Oxygen's got this program description: "Happily ever after ends abruptly when a newlywed is found strangled to death in a Long Island home." Now that's counterprogramming.
Spike makes TV for dudes and it knows what dudes like: ruptured digestive organs. That's the only conclusion that can be drawn from its Chowdown specials, including a Super Bowl halftime effort two years ago. But even that pales before their Turkey Bowl, which takes Thanksgiving gluttony to levels Squanto never imagined:
Fate: Nothing on the docket, but stay tuned for corned-beef eating and the world deep-fried asparagus championship this spring!
Super Bowl halftimes offer many things, but not "principles" to "guide your life." A couple years back, Family Theater Productions filled the void by creating a Catholic athlete panel discussion. This spiritual pregame offering is hitting its stride with its third edition on Sunday, upgrading participants from soccer player Antonio Soave in the inaugural effort to 12-time MLB All-Star Mike Piazza, who will discuss his faith while dodging bats thrown by Roger Clemens. He's bound to be as captivating as he was for this Champions of Faith DVD:
Fate: Don't get them started on fate.
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A Life En-Tranced: The Mythic Journey of Morocco's Gnaoua By Derek Beres Published September 1, 2005 Morocco's Gnawa (or Gnaoua) are a mystical sect that uses music to attain a transcendent state. They are also healers who exist in a world where imagination is fact. Gnawa
Trance has become a rather suspect word in modern culture. While neo-hippies and clubheads attach it to forms of music to "take you beyond," suburbanites couldn't imagine anything more dangerous in a God-fearing citizenry. The idea of "losing oneself" is not kosher in a society based on hierarchical political/religious systems; when God is viewed as a constant judge nitpicking our every movement, this is an understandable reaction. But there's little coincidence that the poetry/philosophy/music of the Middle and Far East are becoming so prominent in a culture deliriously dependent on pharmaceutical verification. We think of the great Sufi poet Rumi, whose sublime poetics now grace millions of calendars and self-help novels nationwide.
What Rumi was hip to was mysticism, another oft-misconstrued concept. The Sufis of Islam are paralleled in every faith: Judaism's Kabbalists, Christianity's Mystics (and to some extent, Gnostics and Knights Templar), Zen Buddhists, Hinduism's Sadhus, and Shamans, from Russian origins to Native Americans. In a very awkward nutshell, mystics commune with spirits and return with medicine, be it spiritual lessons, poetry, music, etc. There is the realm of alchemy we can turn to: the shifting of energies to transform material situations, people, events and places. But before entering that discussion, we turn to Morocco's "mystical" sect, the Gnaoua.
We put mystical in quotes because there is nothing unattainable—or, in hipster New Age rhetoric, "transcendent"—about it. Like the modern worker who focuses on a trade to master it, the mystic contemplates union with cosmic, as well as intensely personal, forces. Descendants of former African slaves arriving over five centuries ago, the Gnaoua use music as means of attaining this. Their main instruments—krakebs, metal clappers and the guembri, or sintir, a three-cord lute drum with low register—lead a rite of possession (derdeba) throughout the night (lila). Thus known as lila derdeba, the Gnaoua begin their ceremony at sunset and don't quit till it returns.
Already we find a Western counterpart in the African slaves brought to America, who used music to overcome brutal living/working conditions. Gospel, the fusion of homeland African religion and Christianity, has a similar effect as the lila derdeba, as well as kirtan (chanting) in India: through repetition one is entranced, giving up completely his or her self for the Self, that luminous entity sometimes referred to as God, or, as Carl Jung preferred, the Collective Unconscious. In this state, Gnaoua commune with mlouk, supernatural entities. Similar to the yogic samadhi, the latter clearing the mind of any thought, the former merging with mlouk. At root, both are unions (both "religion" and "yoga" mean "to bind"), the difference being one is done sitting in meditation while the other through dance.


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You may have seen my name associated with this photo this weekend. It appeared on every major new outlet in the US and was published in newspapers on every continent. And it wasn't my photo.
From having reports stalking my apartment building to my Mom receiving phone calls on my childhood home phone number to offers of money in exchange for more information, it was a wild weekend. Learned a lot about journalism and how things go viral and am still processing it all.
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WPIX-TV strikes multiyear deal to carry about 20 New York Yankees games annually, bringing team back to longtime broadcast home in the New York area. MORE
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New York Yankees agree to $3.3 million, one-year contract with pitcher Ivan Nova; other baseball news noted. MORE
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New York Yankees are close to hiring Jeff Pentland, Alan Cockrell and Joe Espada as coaches. MORE
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New York Yankees sign $5 million contract with second baseman Stephen Drew for one more year in hopes that he can regain greatness he had before 2014 slump. MORE
Yankees to Return to WPIX-TV, 20 Times a Year
WPIX, which broadcast Yankees games from 1951 to 1998, will show 20 games a year under a multiyear deal.
January 21, 2015, Wednesday
Ivan Nova and Yankees Have a Deal
Pitcher Ivan Nova and the Yankees agreed to a one-year contract for $3.3 million, the same salary he earned in 2014, when he missed most of the season because of a torn elbow ligament.
January 15, 2015, Thursday
Yankees Acquire a Pitching Prospect
The Yankees obtained Chris Martin from the Rockies for cash. Martin, 28, made his big-league debut last April and had a 6.89 earned run average over 16 relief appearances.
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Drew, who has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal, hit far below his career average last year after missing spring training and the first two months of the season.
January 9, 2015, Friday
Ty Hensley, a Top Yankees Prospect, Is Left With Broken Jaw After Altercation
Ty Hensley, the Yankees' top draft pick in 2012, was hospitalized on Dec. 28 after an assault, but he is recovering and should be ready for spring training.
January 9, 2015, Friday
Yankees Are Said to Be Close to a Deal With Stephen Drew
The Yankees and infielder Stephen Drew were very close to finalizing a one-year, $5 million deal with incentives, according to a baseball executive with knowledge of the negotiations.
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I do cakes for friends & family, and sometimes friends of friends through word of mouth. I have never charged for a cake but this year I have accepted reimbursement for materials, tips, and several trading of services. A woman who I have become friendly with has received several of my cakes. She is a hairdresser who I know likes to bake, is a " cake fan", but has no real talent in that department so she gets her cakes from me. She will usually do a cut, color/highlight for me in an exchange for an average sized cake, and I bring my kids in her salon and she cuts their hair for no charge also. So the past few cakes she has received from me have been for " someone else", her client, her friend, etc. While I appreciate the referral, I just feel like something weird is going on.
I have never been able to make contact with any of these cake customers and all details of the cake design has gone thru this woman. I would think these people would at least want to speak to me or email me since I am the cake designer. Did I mention that this woman ALWAYS picks up the cake from me and then delivers it to the third party? This past weekend I made an awesome 3 tiered Wrestling cake for a friend of hers and I urged her to let me help with delivery/setup so that if any damage occurred I could be there to fix it. She insisted on delivering a 3 tiered cake herself. hmm. At first I assumed she was giving these cakes to her loved ones as a gift but now I am thinking she is either A) trying to pass these cakes off as her creations( remember she is kind of a wannabe baker) or B) charging $$ for the cakes and then giving me a $100 haircut & color in exchange. I hope it's not B)....that would be really dirty because she could be charging up to $200 each cake.
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Well I am trying to find a good face wash for my husband
and i want to buy organic and natural face wash. I came across this nature's gate website and i have used its conditioner and I really like it. But when I read the ingredients...more of it had chemecial names. Though the face wash does not say it is for men but still i thought no harm I would like to know if Nature's gate is all organic or not |
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-- Victoria Blea, a single mother of four boys, was residing in an apartment complex in Denver, Colorado. She wanted to move to Ogallala, Nebraska to help take care of her mother. Moving to Ogallala would also provide her with the opportunity to raise her children in a rural community. Victoria, who lived on a fixed income, wanted to purchase her own home so she took the initiative to attend a Home Buyer Education course. Victoria would need to find a housing program that provided not only a loan but also down payment assistance. USDA Rural Development provided a loan of $70,250 to Victoria in May 2011 through the Single Family Housing Direct Homeownership Loan program. Keith County Housing Development Corporation provided $665 for closing cost assistance through their Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance program which is administered through a partnership with West Central Nebraska Development District. Through the partnership of these agencies, Victoria and her family were able to realize the dream of homeownership with a minimum contribution toward down payment and closing costs. A larger home and a yard in Ogallala are providing the opportunity for Victoria's children to be close to their family, to get to know their grandmother and to grow up with rural values. "It's nice to have a place to call our own. The programs available in Ogallala and through USDA Rural Development really helped me. Without the assistance to make my monthly payment affordable, I wouldn't have been able to purchase my dream. And, my kids have never played so hard! They are at their Grandma's house everyday and have made a lot of new friends. My kids are also so relaxed – they comment on how they feel safe and comfortable in their new home," said Homeowner Victoria Blea. |


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Though the recipe title is uninspired, this app is anything but. The flavors are terrific and it's super easy to put together in advance & bake later. I baked this in a (single) 7x11" dish and served it w/ crostini rubbed with garlic. I was afraid the cheese & chorizo would stick together & I'd be left with an un-eaten dish of onions & leeks so I stirred the chorizo into the onion/leek mixture, which worked well. This is fabulous!
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I also noticed (how could it be missed) that the cuts with the tablesaw are horrible. Whether it's the editor or Phil, he needs to either clean that blade or get it sharpened.
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FlyingRon, I think you're being unduly harsh on Asa. Take his apology in the spirit that it was given. I have. Then again I didn't really see the need for one in the first place; there's truth in what he said, he just wasn't as diplomatic as needed in this day and age.
I hope Shop Talk continues, and maybe it'll even expand to a weekly show. Certainly there's enough material out there to support a weekly podcast.
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I happen to be in the need for some replacement utility chisels, and I like the look of the ones shown in the picture regarding the Dutchman. I couldn't read the maker from the picture.
What brand are those, and to you like them (they hold an edge)?
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Enjoyable series.
If the 'enlarged' pictures were actually large, that would help to view some of the details. Today it's probably safe to assume that people have 1280x1024 displays. The pictures are great, just too small.
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I just listened to this episode. Very enjoyable. I laughed when Mike explained his episode with the new Japanese saw and the drawer front. You might run out of these stories in quick order (I'm sure you guys don't screw up that often), but that's a good segment to have periodically.
I could do without the sound effects, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over them ;-)
Among others, I listen to various photography podcasts. They often have segments where a photographer will be interviewed. Woodworking is perfect for this also. And with FW's access to so many varied woodworkers, you could do the same. Please consider adding interviews into the mix. You could even invite them into the live discussion.
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My wife and I spent the afternoon at the Huntington today, the last day of the exhibit. It was a kick that they had one of his chairs that you could sit in. Very comfortable.
I wonder what Sam would think to see a bunch of his chair patterns hanging on the wall in a museum?
The Huntington also has a Green & Green exhibit, including a large collection of furnishings from the Gamble house. They also have a Maloof rocker on permanent display.
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Then the person behind me kicks my seat. Somewhere in the cabin a baby starts to cry. The college kid next to me slouches in her seat and flips through a magazine. Okay, so maybe a morning flight from JFK to Chicago isn't all that glamorous. But think about it: At a time when people are lining up to pay $200,000 for suborbital rocket rides, I can soar to thirty or forty thousand feet for a fraction of the price—with beverages and pretzels thrown in for free. Now that's a deal.
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on April 23, 2010This one's been gestating for weeks, but today the long-expected court martial of Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin began with the filing of formal charges. TPM has the rundown. Essentially, Lakin has refused deployment and other orders because he believes that President Obama has not proven that he was born in the United States, and therefore is not a legitimate commander in chief, which therefore renders all orders given under his command invalid, which... jeez, it's exhausting even to summarize stupidity. Though you have to wonder why this rebel is respecting the court martial in the first place ain't it illegitimate, too?
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Astilbe thunbergii 'Professor Van der Wielen'
Just divided plant - currently living in a gallon container until traded or gone. Also have Astilbe 'Fanal' and I believe a 'Bridal Veil' --- also recently divided (I'll have to double check what divisions I was able to make --- I KNOW I have several of the thunbergii 'Professor Van der Wielen') Still looking for (rooted cuttings / plants / some things seeds okay) : CAPER BUSH (Capparis spinosa inermis)
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Being surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, the shoreline of Connemara embraces some of the most beautiful clean, unpolluted beaches, both sand and coral, quiet undiscovered walkways, craggy rocks and challenging cliffs. One of its most notable features is the abundance of off-shore islands, many now uninhabited, but some are accessible daily for trips. They provide a safe haven for many forms of wildlife, puffins, seals and migratory birds.
Connemara is a place to unwind, de-stress, relax, and breathe in the fresh, clean air.
We have compiled a collection of walks in the area in our new walking guide, there is a copy in each bedroom, we also have numerous other guides and maps for you to use during your stay.
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As listeners to Shutters Inc would be aware, I have been salivating of late over Sony's alpha 850.
My reasons for considering the upgrade are these:
At the 2 workshops I've attended (the weekend in Echuca, and the wedding workshop in Melbourne), I have stood shoulder to shoulder with photographers who own cameras less than 12 months old. We have taken the same shots, using almost identical exposure settings, and when you compare the image on the back of my 7D with the images displayed on the backs of some of these newer cameras, the difference has been like chalk and cheese.
So, I had convinced myself that my 7D was getting a bit long in the tooth, that the white balance was not as accurate, that the dynamic range was not as wide, and so on and so on.
Last Saturday, I decided to go to my local camera store and have a 'hands on' with the alpha 850 and compare it, specifically, against my 7D.
I explained to the sales girl that I was not planning on buying the camera today, but that I am in the research stage, and wanted to compare. She was ok with me putting one of my CF cards into the alpha so I could take some test shots.
So I grabbed my 135mm f2.8 lens and slapped it on the alpha.
I set a manual white balance (in degrees Kelvin), set the ISO to 400, and set manual exposure at 1/100sec at f2.8.
I took a shot.
I then took that lens and put it on my 7D.
Dialled in all the same settings.
Took the same shot.
Then, I looked at the 2 images on the LCD screens on the backs of the 2 cameras.
The difference was mind-blowing.
The image on the alpha absolutely blew me out of the water, while the image on the back of the 7D just seemed to lack… everything.
So, at that point, I was feeling justified in my desire to upgrade to a newer body.
But, I was going to reserve judgement until I got the 2 images home and into Lightroom.
And that my friends, is where the real story begins.
Upon getting the 2 images into Lightroom and comparing them side by side, I COULD NOT TELL THEM APART.
I kid you not.
They were almost identical.
I did say 'almost', right?
Remember that the 7D uses an APS-C size sensor, while the alpha 850 is a 35mm sensor, so the image captured by the 7D was cropped in comparison to the "wider" view of the alpha.
Hence why I've cropped the alpha version of the image to be similar in its scope to the 7D image.
With the exception of the cropping of the alpha-generated image, these are both straight out of camera.
Actually, there's one thing I did do in Lightroom which I did equally to both images.
And that was to set the 'contrast' and 'brightness' values to zero. I don't know if it's a Lightroom thing, or something that the Konica Minolta and Sony bodies do automatically, but I notice that whenever I bring images in to Lightroom, they ALWAYS have a contrast value of 50 and a brightness value of 25.
Not sure why.
So on both of these images, I returned those values to zero, which has made them look REALLY flat, but at least they are equal!
Anyway, below are the 2 images, labelled 'sample1′ and 'sample2′.
I've done that deliberately so you can't tell from the filename which image is which.
However, both images have EXIF metadata attached, so you can look to see which image is from which body.
But my point is, WITHOUT cheating, can you tell me which image came from which camera?
To me, this has been both a shock, but also a huge revelation.
What I have learned from this is that what has changed over the last 5 years is not so much the image PROCESSOR technology, but LCD screen technology!
Shelton looked at these before he left for India, and he did make the comment that this was probably not the "be all and end all" test. It's not exactly challenging lighting, it's not a high-contrast environment, etc etc, and I totally agree with him on that. Perhaps I need to do some more test shots comparing both bodies under more challenging lighting conditions.
But this simple comparison has been an extremely eye-opening experience for me.
Suffice is to say that had I not done this test, I would have happily gone and dropped A$3k on the alpha 850, believing that it was going to provide a huge increase in quality, and would have then become quite melancholy to discover that that was not the case.
Does this mean I won't buy the alpha 850?
Probably not.
I'll more than likely still go that route.
But at least I now have a better idea of what to expect from it when I do.
Some recent listener feedbackShutters Inc Firstly let me start with reference to something that Bruce had mentioned, I think in episode 137. You were quite concerned with the audio quality that you were able to present to listeners from the portable recorder used at Echuca, the audio on that episode was fine. I have recently dabbled with other podcasts, and have since canceled all of the downloads except Shutters Inc. Bruce the quality of the audio delivered by you leaves all others far behind, keep up the good work. Thanks for the great pod casts not only in the information passed on but also the technical quality. Mark Chapman Sine Language Bruce, I can only say, in my opinion, that the services you are providing are greatly appreciated. J. R. Building the pod I've only recently decided to get back into music production after a prolonged absence. So, when it came to choosing a DAW, it came down to a choice between FL Studio and Audition. Dollar wise, quite similar although FL Studio does offer more in the way of virtual instruments for this price range. But I chose Audition for two clear reasons. 1. I really like the look and feel. The layout is just easy on the eye and made sense to me very quickly. 2. I knew I had a great teacher. I discovered Building the Pod through the Adobe web site and soon found Sine Language. I have to thank you sincerely for your weekly tuition. It has turned a somewhat severe learning curve into managable bite size pieces. I simply can't overstate how thankful I am of your weekly podcasts. Bye for now. Ross Huntley |
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Ozzy Osbourne fans arrested at pre-party Police sting!
All aboard! The paddy wagon?
Ozzy fans get tricked by the Cops. Go HERE for full story.
36 Arrested in Fargo Sting Operation
What they thought was a free pass to a party before an Ozzy Osbourne concert in Fargo last night turned out to be a ticket to jail.
36 people were arrested after falling for a law enforcement sting in Fargo.
Reporter Karena Lunday has the story…
3000 criminals with outstanding arrest warrants in Cass County… but only one in 6 are lucky winners. a free pass to a party before the ozzie osbourne concert. laney: we had a line of about 17-18 outside the door by the time we kicked it off.
Sheriff paul laney says the 36 winners who showed up to claim their prizes got exactly what the invitation promised…and much more. mitch burris: we offered admittance to the pre-bash party which they received.
Along with backstage passes and one of these empty gift bags…
burris: 18:01:50 they were also offered a photo which was a booking photo.
Sargent mitch burris says when deputies revealed their true identities some of the people arrested said they weren't surprised…others were speechless.
mitch burris: one guy said is this punked i feel like i'm being punked. is this a joke?
And while some are calling the departments tactics tricky…sheriff laney says he's just fighting creativity with creativity. he says fugitives use all kinds of clever ideas to hid from the law…so the law is using a few ideas of it's own.
laney:its no different if you were looking at a Football game a baseball game or anything else we just took an event that was taking place in fargo to hold a pre-concert bash it's not tied to that at all.
And laney says with such success…he's not ruling out another creative sting in the future. making the odd's of becoming a winner…even better.
And if you're wondering if this can be considered entrapment, Laney says no.
His men did not aid or cause anyone to commit a crime.
Deputies arrested people who have already committed crimes.
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A stunning sterling and moonstone necklace from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This flowing river of beautiful cabochon moonstones is comprised of 35 bezel and prong set stones that are round and oval in shape. Each stone is set in sterling silver and is joined together by sterling jump rings. The moonstones graduate in size and have a wonderful clear, blue color. At the center of the necklace is a swing-down bail which is perfect for hanging a complimentary moonstone pendant if desired. The clasp rests at the back of the necklace and is hidden within a moonstone link. This fabulous long necklace would look great worn everyday or for a dressy occasion.
Measurements: The necklace measures 17.5" in length. The moonstones vary in size from approximately 11.75mm to 6mm.
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Doaba (Kaushambi) workers are hopeful of a huge relief through MNREGA this year because district administration has asked for Rs. 55 crore as labour budget this time from government.
Rs. 70 lakh MGNREGA scam exposed in Jabalpur by a PIL
Madhya Pradesh high court has asked Jabalpur Collector why investigation was not done on the accused of MNREGA amount allotted scam.
CBI takes over the investigation under MNREGA forgery in Uttar Pradesh
CBI has registered two more cases related
to alleged irregularities in the functioning of MNREGA in Uttar Pradesh. According
to the sources, CBI has registered cases for criminal conspiracy, fraud and
forgery under the section of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and misuse of official
post for corruption under the Anti- Corruption Act in two districts of Sant
Kabir Nagar and Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh.
Proposal for 150 days of work under MGNREGA
Seeing the upcoming Lok Sabha elections,
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to 150 under their ambitious MGNREGA program. Sources said that central cabinet
will discuss a proposal regarding this on Friday.
107 roads halted due to MNREGA in Basti
107 roads are mired in the sport of MGNREGA
in Basti, Uttar Pradesh. As the fiscal year is to pass, the possibilities of
construction of these roads are not visible. 52 roads of 31 selected villages
in the overall village development yojana have to be constructed. The total
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Living in the Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China, the Taisun is the world's largest (and perhaps ugliest) crane. Though its looks aren't impressive, the Taisun holds the world record for holding the heaviest lift of all time at 20,133 tons. The Taisun stands 436 feet tall and can lift loads as high as 262 feet. Its main duty is installing enormous modules on top of vessels' hulls.
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I'm getting ready to retire from the military with 23 years and probably 50-70% disability. One option is to start a GS-13 job under the FERS system. If I do 10 years as a GS employee, can I retire and receive all three at full value (Military/Disability/FERS)? Also, I've been told that I can buy back my 4 years at West Point towards the FERS retirement. Does anyone have any info on how this works? Can I do 1 year as a GS, buy back the 4 years and have a total of 5 years towards FERS retirement after only one year of service? Thanks | ||
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Is your profile correct? It doesn't seem to match up with your post. "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."...Sherlock Holmes in The Sign of Four.(Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Founding Member Original DVG & Proud Member, Rupterd Duck/Derelict Veterans | |||
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Currently you will get CRDP to cover part of the VA wavier. You will also get the remaining of your DOD retirement and the VA pay is tax free. I can not answer for FERS but if I remember there are rules that are more complex than you have been described. I did find this. Crediting Military Service for CSRS/FERS When You Are Receiving Military Retired Pay You cannot receive credit for any military service in your CSRS/FERS retirement computation, if you are receiving military retired pay, unless you were awarded the retired pay: * On account of a service-connected disability either incurred in combat with an enemy of the United States or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurred in the line of duty during a period of war, However, you can elect to waive the retired pay and have the military service added to your civilian service in computing your CSRS/FERS annuity. | |||
Are you National Guard Technician/Civil Service already? When I retired from the Guard, I had a legitimate military-associated disability, but I was told that whatever disability I might draw would be deducted from my retirement, and/or social security; thus, no "double-dipping". So I made no attempt to get the disability, leaving my military retirement simple and intact, avoiding chances of deductions and additions getting screwed up... It can get very complicated in those types of things. I'd suggest you get with a financial officer who really knows what is going on with Military Retirement, Civil Service Retirement, Disability Payments, and Social Security and get it all down clear and cold. The government will only throw money at you from 4 different directions if you have initials like AIG. For the rest of us, they take money out of one pocket and move it to the other, but the amount won't rise, and most likely might go down with transaction charges. And if you get over-paid by their screw-up, they take it all back in Spades as if it's your fault. So again - get with a finance officer and get it all clear and straight - - Wandering and Wondering | |||
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I posed my question to OPM and you should probably do the same. They have experts who can provide an exact/correct answer- this is a complicated area and rules change. I am a FERS employee, gray area retiree and receive a VA disability payment. The OPM told me the disability payment is totally separate from my FERS- even if I subsequently receive a FERS disability retirement due to the same condition. | |||
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I retired with 20% disability. Since retirement I went to work as a GS9 for the Dept of the Army. Retirement is NOT effected by civil service as a GS or NSPS employee and you do not need nor want to buy back your time. If you do you will stop getting your retirement check. I drew my retirement check form the Army. I drew my pay check from t he DOD as a GS9 but had to start out as a NEW employee. It was not that bad. I only got 4 hrs of leave per pay period vs 6 or 8 hours, but I was getting my full retirement. Once my disability went to 70% I was drawing my Army retirement, Army disability and my GS9 pay. It is not double dipping. One career ended and I get pay for it. A new life and career started and if you stay long enough you get that retirement. No different than working for the railroad for 20 yrs, then working for the Gov for 20 yrs then getting both retirements. And if your disabled you get that as well. You earned it! | |||
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To 7959575: What type of retirement will you get when you retire from your GS position? Are you under FERS? Thanks, | |||
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Yes you can get money from 4 different directions. I retired from the USN with 20 years and received 30% VA Disability which was subtracted from my retirement. I went civil service and retired after 17 years at age 55. I chose to combine my military and civil service time for retirement pay calculation which because of a loop hole in the law allowed to get my VA on top of full combined service and civil service retirement. Then at age 62 I took social security at a slightly reduced rate because of already being on a government funded retirement. Now I get combined service and civil service retirement, full VA 30% disability, and social security. I never dreamed in '53 when I joined for about $75 a month that 44 years later I would be making more money retired than I ever made working. It is more complicated now because of FERS (I was CSRS), concurrent receipt, and later age drawing of social security. But yes, I believe you can draw all 3 at age 55 and then draw SS on top at a later date. | |||
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I'll add my comments. I had 14 years Ad and 8 yrs in the USAR. Worked for the Post Office for 15 years and retired. I paid off my 14 years of AD into the Postal retirement system, so when I retired from the PO I was credited with 29 years federal service. I began collecting military retirement pay (E8) at age 60 and Social Security at 65 even though 66 was my max year for $$. I could have worked to 70 1/2 and received as I recall about 4-5 hundred more bucks a month. I did not sign up for Medicare Part 2 so I lost my Tri-Care eligibility.I kept my Postal Health Care Plan so I wouldn't have to deal with the Gov't programs or VA. My spouse is still covered by Tri-Care and my plan. In essence I'm triple dipping as they say. Actually worked out better than retiring with 22 years AD with the total benefits involved. | |||
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Rich 87, I forgot to mention that all AD time up to a full 20 year retirement can be paid into the FERS system and count as active federal service for retirement, So, yes,your 4years at the Academy will count per the example you gave.10 years work will get you 14 years FERS retirement when your'e eligible. CSRS people did not pay into the SS system that is why they can not use this rule but their retirement pay is higher since they can not get Social Security. I should say I am aware of people who took CSRS retirement and continued to work to acquire enough quarters to gain SS retirement later. These were non military types. | |||
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There's no shame in earning a nice retirement. I am a 21 yr AF retiree, now FERS GS11, with 30% comp. When I retire, it's not "dipping". I earned every penny of it. We all paid into SSA so if anyone complains, I set them straight! | |||
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I'm a 22 year AF retiree myself, currently a FERS GS11, and I receive a 50% disability. When I retire, I will have my disability pay, AF retirement pay, FERS, however much I contribute to TSP, and SS. The only thing I'm wondering about is I have heard that Uncle Sam says you can only receive so much of an income for a pension and they will actually reduce your amount of SS if it puts you over the amount they limit you to. I don't know if there's any truth to this or not, but this is what I've heard. I hope it's wrong! | |||
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If your income is over a certain amount, part of all of your social security is taxable. | |||
i draw retirement from fers,ss,navy ret and va disaility.ss is not affected as ss is not paid on your retirement just fed tax.csrs ret. does have an offset to your ss. | |||
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As one who retired from the military and currently works for a government agency, unless you are an O-6 or better you are not going to start out as a GS-13. I retired a E-8 and started out as a GS-9 and I was exteremely lucky. Most enlisted start out as a 5 or 7. Where do you get the idea you are going to start out as a 13? No way no how. My boss who retired an Army Colonel started out as a GS 12 and it took him 5 years to be promoted to 13. You seem to think 13's grow on trees. They don't. | |||
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It is not true that one "No way no how" can enter civil service at the GS-13 level. I know retired E-7's who entered at the GS-13 and even 14 level. Because of new rules, you can even enter at the 8 hour leave rate per pay period. Check with REAL HR people for wherever you are seeking employment and get the facts. Don't take a chance on your friends or someone on a board giving you bad information that could hurt you in the long run. | |||
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I am not quite sure you are correct in that you will give up your retirement check if you buy back your military time. That is only partially true. I made the mistake of listening to someone tell me that when I first entered civil service therefore, I chose not to buy it back at that time. I subsequently found that had I bought back my time, I would still receive my retirement pay until I retired from civil service. At that point the two would be combined and I would only receive one check. For me to buy it back now, after 16 years, it will cost me close to $18K, but I could walk now with no penalty and 36 years service. If I want to keep both checks, I must work to age 60 to get my full FERS benefit, because I entered civil service at age 40. I can then retire and draw both. I recommend anyone who has questions to check with a competent HR specialist that HANDLES these type of situations on a frequent basis. First, I would recommend going to FEDCALC.com and do the workup on your own. Then go to HR and have them crunch the numbers for you as a sanity check. Then decide if it is worth combining the two (if you are in a situation like mine). I entered CS right after retirement and had 3 years to buy-back my time without any interest acruing. I should have done it then.......Hindsight is 20/20 but getting the correct information from the right person could be considered priceless. | |||
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I have to say something about Mr Hater, screen name RetiredSC5, don't come on here acting like your poor planning and lack of career is the same for everyone. just because you can't write a resume or perform well at interviews and as an E8 could only get a GS9 job doesn't mean it is the same for everyone. I'm retiring an E6 and am awaiting to start my new job as a GS11. I guess I was better prepared and more educated than you. People, don't think you have to settle for low GS level jobs. Experience, college education, well written resumes, and practiced interview skills will get you a job. Don't just rush into the first job your offered because you're scared nothing else is out there. | |||
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1. If you bothered to pay attention - RetiredSC5 is no longer a member of military.com and will not receive your remarks address to him. 2. Please do not reply to posts older than 6 months. Closing this Discussion. All opinions I express on this web site are as a private individual. I am not representing my employer in any shape, means, form, manner or in any official capacity. | |||
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Molly, nickname for Mary
First Known Use: 1833
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verb: to treat (someone) with more kindness and attention than is appropriate : to treat (someone) too nicely or gently
mollycod·dledmollycod·dling \-ˌkäd-liŋ, -ˌkä-dəl-iŋ\
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: to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
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many years ago i had a pattern for "The night before christmas" in cross stitch. The words made up the tree and when there was the letter o it was made into a ball. i would love to make it for a friend, but i cannot locate it as it must be upwards of 20 years. |
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