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Kinematic Digit: I refuse to buy or recommend any Lacie products anymore. They have one of the worst failure rates of their products out there.
The service support doesn't exist with them with issues, and in certain cases (such as out of warranty), they will advise people to buy a new product for 15% off instead of repairing problems that have been well documented and mentioned by other including on their own support forums.
NEVER BUY A LACIE PRODUCT until they have fixed their QA issues, warranty issues, and put in place a proper after warranty program.
I refuse to buy or recommend any Lacie products anymore. They have one of the worst failure rates of their products out there.
The service support doesn't exist with them with issues, and in certain cases (such as out of warranty), they will advise people to buy a new product for 15% off instead of repairing problems that have been well documented and mentioned by other including on their own support forums.
NEVER BUY A LACIE PRODUCT until they have fixed their QA issues, warranty issues, and put in place a proper after warranty program.
Expect a 2 or more year wait for this. Most of my associates that shoot with the S2 have been so frustrated by the timelines for their lenses.
My picture of the moon was more popular than Kate Upton. Go figure :)
fratiodan: Will this only accept 90mm lenses? I have a kodak ektar 152mm f4.5 that i would want to use.
The focusing helicoid can't handle that focal length. It's optimized for 90mm to keep it compact.
erichK: The most important factor is Adobe's violation of their assurance that they would not compel Lightroom users to become captives of their "bleed-every-month" subscription system.
A very good reason to look elsewhere that this moster corporation for software. And an opportunbity for *real* innovators.
It's an added feature so you don't have to be tied to this.
Regardless, it wouldn't be possible to not be doing this on a CC because it requires cloud services to work. So if you need this feature you'll be paying for use of the cloud server.
I put a D800 and a Nikon 1 system beside each other hoping for them to procreate and 'evolve' but all I got was disappointment.
I guess like in nature, evolution requires the big dinosaurs to face a major extinction event where something else comes out of the ashes and takes over... oh wait, evolution is happening over at FujiFilm and Sony.
Cane: Hasselbad! Didn't they make their own cameras before, or did they just bedazzle other people's cameras?
You mean like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx45QUDHOhg
Jim F: I'm trying to figure out what's the point of Roger disassembling this body? What's the objective here? Not being critical. Just curious.
They service a lot of their rentals, and in some cases a better understanding of serviceable parts expedites repairs rather than sending things back to manufacturers which can take longer than they can afford.
iFixit as an example does these teardowns not merely out of curiosity, but to determine if they can sell parts for self repair.
sharkcookie: Let's see if DPReview also calls it 'a bit silly'.
This can't be any good... they didn't spend 4 years of research into making this :)
Very confusing review.... you guys generally gave it a luke warm review with a few stand out performance points like bokeh and coma, then proceed to give it 84% and a silver award??
By the sounds of the review, it's good for one type of shooting, wide open, portrait distance and in the evening. Seems like a very specialized lens for $1700.
From a consumer perspective, as a Nikon users, it just doesn't make sense to spend that kind of money for limited use. Although if Bokeh is the only reason, then perhaps it is worth the extra premium, but experienced shooters will tend to be at F/2 where it appears that the 1.4G is still the value choice.
For a new consumer, the difference of buying a D610 + 58 vs a D800 + 50 (or even a Dƒ +50 ) becomes a pretty obvious choice for value and image quality.
The score you folks put out there make sense if you're that tourist on the ski hill that goes to the shop to buy new gear and has no experience skiing.
I own the EOS-M, SL-1 and of course my other stuff with the 5Dmk3 and Leica gear.
I really love the SL-1 for it's compact size, and perfect amount of features for more than enough advanced amateurs to enjoy.
I rarely put too much bigger onto this camera than the STM lenses, but occasionally I put the 100mm macro L onto it and it's surprisingly fun kit to carry around. It even supports the hybrid-IS which I believe none of the other Rebels support (maybe the the T5i).
Great video on this camera as well and paired up with some great glass it just becomes a sensor to add to a lens because of it's weight and size.
soooo this is a Panasonic/Leica repainted to look like it has a retro interchangeable lens on it? (sigh)
Stu 5: Still not going to cure the problem that the RF lenses do not perform well on the A7 to start with though due to short lens flange.
Steve Huff has already reported that colour shifts are happening on the A7R. This isn't a total deal breaker for me since I don't have any legacy lenses wider than 28mm. I do have a Voightlander 25mm that I hope to test out next week and see how it works on it. I'll report back if I see any colour shift.
Disappointing, but ironically, newer designed lenses that will work are way cheaper than legacy lenses. Not an M9 or M240 replacement, but still something worth considering. This new adapter makes it even more appealing.
samhain: F1.4 and 'noctilux' should not be used in the same sentence. Not making it f1.2= laaaaaame.
Yes, samhain it's too small for current lens formulas that Nikon uses. It would take some exotic glass like Plastek has mentioned but price way past their direct competition to warrant it. It's not common knowledge that this is a problem, but it's known in a few circles that this is part of the problem. Some manufacturers have gone so far as to grind the glass to allow for room for the contacts and electronics. This however can introduce other issues in the optical path so it's the not the most desirable solution. Nikon has chosen not to go after F/1.2 for practical reasons, but also that many people make more focusing errors on lenses faster than F/1.4 lenses and blame the lens. In this sense, Nikon F/1.4 lenses appear to be more reliable, and that translates to better customer satisfaction.
samhain: "Invokes spirit of Noctilux" ?
By changing it from f1.2 to f1.4...I think "insults" would be a better choice than "invokes".
part of the problem is the mount size. It requires a larger rear element and the electronic contacts are in the way.
Odd lens to go after? Considering it's a kit in many mid-ranged cameras already. Not sure this makes any sense to focus on?
TxCamFan: Nice update. I've been wanting to try these filters. Some things you can't do in PP and for others - it's still better to get it right in camera rather than spend time behind a computer in PP.
CarVac, its not a huge difference, but with the quarter wave plate that is used to allow phase detect AF systems to work better and also for proper metering, counteracts some of the polarizing effects that the linear polarizer already performs (probably shouldn't have said much stronger, when it's actually pretty subtle difference). A circular polarizer is technically a linear polarizer with either one or two quarter wave plates. Those quarter wave plates depending on how they are designed also contribute the variations in quality from manufacturer to manufacturers.
TxCamFan: Nice update. I've been wanting to try these filters. Some things you can't do in PP and for others - it's still better to get it right in camera rather than spend time behind a computer in PP.
Honestly, the only filters that matter are the grad filters for specific long exposure instances. ND filters are multi-coated in circular systems to prevent flare and way more durable and less cumbersome (and do not have a magenta cast). The next is the linear polarizer which gives a much stronger polarization effect over circular polarizers, but only good on contrast detect focus cameras (which is great for all the mirrorless systems).
The other stuff is a waste of money (and yes I still have a Tobacco grad filter lol).
In the days of film I loved Cokin, but in the day of digital, most of the filters were made obsolete not by post processing, but by digital camera technology (specifically white balance correction).
Bravo Kenko.... thank you for redesigning the antiquated and rather large boxes. I actually reconfigured one of my smaller camera bags into a filter storage system with slide in padded slots. This new packaging to me is the precise kind of evolution that was needed. Whether or not this saves the product is yet to be seen.
It is still a specialty product, but with the growth in CSCs, I've found new life with my ancient A series Cokin filters.
The next thing for the evolution to be complete is to redesign the holders so that they do not allow light leakage from the sides and also to make the filter multi-coated and anti-scratch coatings (perhaps they are going to come out with a Pro series for that).
Other square systems are leaping ahead of Cokin in their filter system, so if Kenko wants this product to survive, then they need to consider durability, flare resistance and light leakage prevention for the future of the system (also round those annoying corners!).


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Gear Review
Arc'teryx still holds the torch
I own the black in a large and I am 6'1''/180 lbs athletic build. I went with a medium first and they fit a little snug and I definitely couldn't wear anything underneath them, so I returned and got a Large and they are great. All Arc'teryx gear is top of the line but sometimes their price tag is a little perplexing...I wore these for a month in the Seward Peninsula/arctic circle region of Alaska and if it is warmer with rain (with pants on underneath) they are a little hot which may be expected but it isn't unbearable and the gore-tex breathes very well compared to any other non-goretex rain pants. They shed water nicely and with the alpha jacket in black you also look pretty badass as well!
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Top Mixtapes & Albums Chart
Top Mixtape & Albums Chart - Created by combining how many times a project has been viewed along with your ratings, DJBooth's chart list the top new hip hop mixtapes and albums out right now.
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The Red Violin Caprices (duration: ca. 10 min.) are derived from John Corigliano's music for The Red Violin, which received the 1999 Academy Award for Best Original Score. The Caprices were composed especially for Joshua Bell. These Caprices, composed in conjunction with the score for François Girard's film The Red Violin, take a spacious, troubadour-inspired theme and vary it both linearly and stylistically. These variations intentionally evoke Baroque, Gypsy, and arch-Romantic idioms as they examine the same materials (a dark, seven-chord chaconne as well as that principal theme) from differing aural viewpoints. The Caprices were created and ordered to reflect the structure of the film, in which Bussotti, a fictional 18th-century violin maker, crafts his greatest violin for his soon-to-be-born son. When tragedy claims wife and child, the grief-stricken Bussotti, in a gesture both ardent and macabre, infuses the blood of his beloved into the varnish of the instrument. Their fates thus joined, the violin travels across three centuries through Vienna, London, Shanghai and Montreal, passing through the hands of a doomed child prodigy, a flamboyant virtuoso, a haunted Maoist commissar, and at last a willful Canadian expert, whose own plans for the violin finally complete the circle of parent and child united in art. - John Corigliano
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In 2013, the Bank's key focus remained on primary areas such as coal, electricity, oil, transportation, agriculture, forestry, water resources, telecommunications and public infrastructure. Total loans in these sectors increased by RMB 391 billion, accounting for 54% of the Bank's aggregate increase in loans for the year. The Bank provided support to national priority projects, including the highway network, high-speed rail, metro rail system, new energy-based power generation, large airport construction, small town development, restructuring of the coal-related industry and other projects of national priorities.
In 2013, the Bank increased support for comprehensive upgrading of coal-fired power plants, renewable and new energy projects, including nuclear wind and hydro power. Specific projects included Phase II of Jiangsu Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant, the Miaowei Hydropower Station on the upper reaches of the Lancang River, the No. 4 Yandun 200MW Wind Farm in Hami and the Ningbo Beilun Waste-to-Energy Project. It also supported the construction of a grid-connected photovoltaic power plant that reduced the overcapacity of photovoltaic industry, which in turn helped to balance the country's energy structure. In 2013, new lending to the electric power sector amounted to RMB 29 billion, with an outstanding receivable balance of RMB 750.5 billion at year-end.
In 2013, the Bank rigorously pushed funding for the expansion of national highway and road networks, especially in central and western China. Key projects included the Zunyi-Guiyang section (in Guizhou province) of the Lanhai National Highway and the Liuzhou-Wuzhou Highway (in Guangxi). The Bank made loan commitments totalling RMB 378.8 billion to this sector in 2013, supporting the construction of 6,199 km of highways, 4,336 km of first and second-grade roads and 27,887 km of rural roads. Incremental loans totalled RMB 147.5 billion. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had an aggregate outstanding balance of RMB 1,238.2 billion in loans to this sector.
In 2013, CDB diversified its financial services products to adapt to the changes brought about by China's railway industry reform. The Bank deepened its cooperation with China Railway Corporation on railway construction, rolling stock procurement, bond underwriting and asset securitization, and provided financing support to projects of intercity railway, urban railway and railway construction for resource development. The Bank also actively supported the initiative of international expansion in the railway sector. Total loan disbursement for the sector amounted to RMB 113.9 billion in 2013. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had an outstanding loan balance of RMB 541.1 billion to the railway industry, maintaining its leading position in that market sector.
In 2013, the Bank continued its support for the national and commercial petroleum reserves and deepened its cooperation with China National Petroleum Corporation and SINOPEC Group by financing the Fujian Petrochemical Refinery and Quanzhou's 12 million ton refinery, as well as supporting their overseas oil exploration and development projects. As of the end of 2013, the Bank's outstanding loan receivable balance in this sector was RMB 477.3 billion.
With a continued focus on industry upgrading, the Bank actively supported restructuring within China's fragmented coal industry, in addition to innovative coal processing projects such as coal-to-oil conversion and coal-to-gas conversion. Key projects included the Shenhua Ningxia Coal Industry Group's 4 million ton Coal-to-Liquid project and Inner Mongolia Huineng Group's Changtan 20 million ton open-pit coal mine. As of year-end 2013, the Bank's total loans to coal-related projects were RMB 157.5 billion.
The postal and telecommunications sector remains one of the fundamental, strategic and pioneering industries of the Chinese economy and is an area to which the Bank has given considerable support. In 2013, responding to national industrial policy, the Bank financed the Broadband China and Smart City programs and Chinese telecom equipment-makers' expansion into international markets in their collaboration with foreign counterparts. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had outstanding loans of RMB 89.9 billion in this sector.
In 2013, CDB further increased its financing support to the development of modern agriculture in China. Through setting up model programs, the Bank encouraged business innovations and focused on key projects in seeding, animal husbandry, dairy, crop and produce processing. In so doing, the Bank helped align the country's new urbanisation initiatives with the development of modern agriculture, and address food security, price stability and food safety concerns. Partnering with the Ministry of Water Resources, the Bank also funded key national projects, such as construction of water supply facilities in five provinces in southwest China, including Yunnan province, as well as drinking water supply projects in Lintan, Linxia and five other counties of Gansu province. New loans made to the water resources sector in 2013 reached RMB 68.3 billion, up by 48.8% from the prior year. As of the end of 2013, the Bank's outstanding loans to the agriculture, forestry and water resources sectors totalled RMB 191 billion.
In 2013, CDB vigorously promoted public infrastructure building and new urbanization in China by improving public service and urban transport capacity. It promoted city-and-industry integration through pilot projects in Anhui, Liaoning and Suzhou. In addition, the Bank continued to boost support for the development of port terminals, civil aviation and urban railway networks, such as the container terminal in the Jingtang Zone of Tangshan Port, expansion of Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, urban rail systems in Beijing, Shanghai and Shijiazhuang, and the logistic infrastructures of Chongqing's bonded port area and Alibaba Taobao Shopping Mall. As of the end of 2013, the Bank's outstanding loans for public infrastructure projects amounted to RMB 1,324.8 billion.
In 2013, the Bank continued to implement its regional development strategy to facilitate the coordination of development between central and western China, by funding the Silk Road Economic Belt, the Qaidam Circular Economy Pilot Zone and the Lhasa-Linzhi Highway. The Bank's new loans to the central and western regions during 2013 totalled RMB 343.7 billion, accounting for 55.9% of total new loans of the Bank, whilst new loans to the Northeast Industrial Base were RMB 70.3 billion, accounting for another 11.4% of total new underwritings. Loans made to Tibet and Tibetan-inhabited areas in four provinces during the year totalled RMB 21.3 billion, while new loans to Xinjiang were RMB 30.7 billion, which placed CDB first among Chinese banks in providing loans to these areas.
Industrial restructuring and upgrading is an integral part of China's economic gear-shifting efforts. In 2013, the Bank promoted restructuring in the key industries of electronics, pharmaceutical, steel and rare earths, to promote a more rational supply-demand production capacity within those industries. It provided financing for steel, coal, non-ferrous metals, auto manufacturing and coal-fired power plants, to support their industrial restructuring and technological upgrades. The Bank also boosted support for the development of high-end equipment manufacturing in the area of pharmaceutical-grade chemicals, digital control machinery and engineering machinery, by investing in projects such as TCL's equity investment in COST, Shanghai Shyndec Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s acquisition of Zhonglian Pharmaceutical, the industry supply chain adjustment of Jiugang Group, technology upgrading of the Northern Copper Yuanqu Smelting Plant and Jaguar-Land Rover's joint venture program.
In 2013, the Bank supported the development of strategic emerging industries and advanced manufacturing through innovation in financing structures. Collaborating with the related ministries, the Bank explored new ways of financing suitable for strategic emerging industries, such as advanced flat-panel display, genetic engineering, digital medical equipment, biomedicine, new materials and "smart grids" in Jiangsu, Anhui, Hubei, Guangdong and Shenzhen. Key industry players that received our financing included BOE Technology's generation 8.5 LCD production line, Wuhan's bio-industry base, Hisun Pharmaceutical's biological engineering and Shenzhen Accordance Pharmaceutical's project.
The Bank also worked diligently to foster growth in strategic emerging industries, by providing financing support for acquisition, research and development projects to quality enterprises like San'an Optoelectronics and Dong Xu through the "Finance + Enterprise" program. Furthermore, it supported the development of shipping and shipbuilding industries, by providing financing support to key players such as COSCO and China Shipping for the upgrading of their transport structure, and to key shipbuilders such as China State Shipbuilding Corporation, China Shipping Industrial Corporation and COSCO Shipyard, to allow them to build more environmentally-friendly ships and LNG carriers, as well as convert themselves into high-end marine engineering manufacturers with the most advanced technologies of the industry.
To support the development of low-carbon cities in China, the Bank has continued to implement the national green-credit policy that favors environmentally friendly projects in its lending practice, especially in areas of air pollution treatment, the recycling industry, watershed management, sewage treatment, ecological environment protection, industrial upgrading for energy conservation and clean/renewable energy. During 2013, the Bank provided financing support to circular economy projects such as the sewage treatment system of Changchun Water Group, Industrial Gases Island at Karamay Petrochemical Park, and comprehensive use of calcium carbide exhaust at Xinjiang TianYe Group. As of the end of 2013, the Bank's outstanding loans to environmental protection and energy conservation projects stood at RMB 894.5 billion, up by 5.8% year-on-year, which contributed to savings of 65 million tons of standard coal and 170 million tons of water, and reduction of 170 million tons of carbon dioxide and 3 million tons of sulphur dioxide.
In 2013, the Bank strengthened its cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the State Administration of Cultural Heritage to promote the arts and crafts of ethnic groups of Tibetan, Qiang and Yi and the protection of national heritage sites, by exploring new ways of financing and providing support to leading players of the cultural industry. Key projects included the Core Protected Area of Beijing North Central Axis, the World Heritage Park at Longmen Grottoes, and the Lu-Family Residence Protection Project in Dongyang. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had outstanding loans totalling RMB 156.8 billion in the cultural industry, making it the leading lender in this sector.
Protecting and improving people's wellbeing is not only a significant element of China's social development, but also a key area to which the Bank has provided tremendous support. In 2013, the Bank actively cooperated with related authorities and local governments, created innovative financing models and channelled funds to support areas of housing, healthcare, employment, education, agriculture and new rural development. The Bank made further progress in poverty alleviation lending by disbursing RMB 222.1 billion in loans to poor counties as so designated by the central and provincial governments. In addition, emergency loans of RMB 8 billion were issued for the relief of earthquake-hit Lushan and Ya'an and other disaster-hit areas.
In 2013, the Bank lent RMB 160.5 billion to support projects under the government's new rural community initiative, which included the development of rural infrastructure, leading industry players, rural healthcare and education programs. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had accumulatively disbursed RMB 1,401.7 billion in loans for rural development, and had outstanding loans totalling RMB 725.8 billion.
In 2013, the Bank maintained its support to the affordable housing sector by focusing on shantytown reconstruction across China. Through product innovation and policy enhancement, the Bank made tremendous efforts in establishing a sustainable system that provides housing security to local residents and helps solve the housing problems of low-income families. It also achieved a major breakthrough in a special soft loan business for shantytown redevelopment. The Bank had a total of RMB 162.8 billion in new loans to this particular sector in 2013, and supported shantytown redevelopment in Beijing's Baiwanzhuang, Baotou's Beiliang, Heilongjiang's Harbin, Gansu's Lanzhou and Jilin. The Bank's affordable housing portforlio, for the third straight year, exceeded RMB 100 billion in incremental outstanding balance, snatching up a 60% market share or higher in each of the last three years.
In 2013, the Bank increased its support to small and micro enterprises by exploring new business models, innovations and products. Total loans made to the SME sector amounted to RMB 2.08 trillion as of the end of 2013, a 14% increase from the prior year, and the Bank's lending efforts benefitted 1.95 million SMEs and self-employed vendors, and helped create 5.08 million jobs. The China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises honoured the Bank with its award for the "Outstanding SME Lender of the Year".
In 2013, the Bank continued to grow its student loan business through various measures, including improvement in service quality, innovations in banking management, risk compensation incentives, expanded service coverage and support for entrepreneurship and employment. During 2013, the Bank lent RMB 12.52 billion, helping 2.209 million students to complete their education. The Bank was able to satisfy the borrowing needs of 80% of students from needy families across the country. The accumulative lending in this sector amounted to RMB 54.47 billion, covering 25 provinces or municipalities, 1,928 counties/districts and 2,689 colleges/universities, and assisting 9.949 million students from financially disadvantaged families.
In 2013, the Bank broadened its collaboration with foreign governments, enterprises and financial institutions in key areas of infrastructure, agriculture, social sectors and energy. During the year, the Bank made significant progress in the implementation of measures under the multilateral financial cooperation frameworks of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Interbank Association, China-ASEAN Interbank Association and BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism. It also promoted practical cooperation with the World Bank in Africa, and operated the China-Portugal Fund and the China-Africa Development Fund as overseas investment platforms. The Bank continued its support of Chinese enterprises in their "Go Global" endeavors, and promoted the internationalization of the Chinese currency, the renminbi. The Bank has always remained committed to strong risk management; as such, it made further enhancements in its risk warning system in 2013. As a result, its foreign asset quality remained stable. As of the end of 2013, the Bank had outstanding foreign currency loans of USD 250.5 billion and an offshore yuan-denominated loan balance of RMB 63 billion, which further cemented its status as a pillar of cross-border financing in China. With correspondent banking relationships set up with 670 banks in 106 overseas markets, the Bank boasted a global network of correspondent banks to support its international business.
The Bank has always concerned itself with the practical needs of partners, and thus adhered to its "building trust, sharing experiences, learning from each other and developing jointly" principle in its international collaboration practices. Under this principle, the Bank organized various experience-sharing workshops and talent development programs to help capacity building. As of the end of 2013, a total of 4,963 participants from governments in Asia, Africa and Latin America had attended various seminars organized by the Bank. In addition, funded by CDB Scholarships, nearly 100 talented youths from these developing countries came to study in China, greatly advancing cross-cultural exchanges.


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PAFA Celebrates African American Art
By Jim Cotter
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts now has a two-part exhibition of works on paper by African American artists. As WRTI's Jim Cotter reports, the works on view represent a wide range of explorations in this medium.
In his essay "Of Our Spiritual Strivings," the great academic and civil rights leader W.E.B. Du Bois argued that true equality for African Americans would ultimately have to also include an end to cultural isolation. This latest PAFA exhibition takes its title from that 1903 essay published in Du Bois' The Souls of Black Folk.
Spiritual Strivings: A Celebration of African American Works on Paper at PAFA from June 27 to October 12, 2014.
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Islam in North America: Introduction
North America has been home to Muslims for a long time
Muslims first arrived in North America centuries before Columbus due to trading expeditions with Native Americans. After Columbus, the slave trade transported African Muslim slaves, who retained their spiritual practice and religious identity, to the Americas.
Over the next few centuries, Muslim migrants from all over the world settled in the New World in search of personal goals, such as education or employment. While some dreamed of returning "home" one day, the subsequent generations largely knew no other place but the United States or Canada as their home.
Muslims in North America today
During the course of this timespan, many indigenous North Americans have studied Islam and adopted the religion; prominent among these are Africans and Hispanics, although individuals of all backgrounds are attracted to the simplicity and purity of Islam.
Today, there are approximately 7 million Muslims in the United States, with more than 2000 mosques across America. American Muslims actively contribute in a variety of professional fields, such as medicine, engineering, IT, architecture, education, and journalism. Muslims are also represented in the military and social service.
In Canada, the situation is similar, although there are only about a million Muslims. The greatest concentration of Muslim communities is located in the Greater Toronto Area and major cities, like Ottawa, Vancouver, Montreal, etc. Pockets of Muslims also reside in Mexico.
In this section, we explore Islam in North America, with a special focus on American Muslims – their history, challenges, and contributions.
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I was born a Muslim, but I have never practiced. Would like to have a mentor in my area of Knoxville, TN. contact me and help me get started.
Start with this website – It seems to me Jewish, Christian, & Muslims believe the same if you read their holy books with love and compassion toward all people.
I can help , where do you want to start?
http://tinyurl.com/9gvmbb9 This expresses my exact opinion of this cult
You publish lies on this site!
I challange you to prove that muslims arrive here before the white man!
By their own arguement this just proves how stupid they are for leaving. Of course, they were never here or anywhere else first except in the desert pounding sand.
I know what you mean… add me to facebook if you can
any muslimah groups in Indianapolis?
may ALLAH bless you a MILLION times dear sister…dear cousin
have you heard of Yusuf Estes? He's from Texas but became Muslim. Is now a scholar and preacher…
Jerry Gay you are very rude and ignorant. Only a tiny minority of Muslims used to live in deserts, and many of your ancestors used to live in deserts by the way. Desert people are known for courage, generosity and hospitality, things that are foreign to you. As for the presences of Muslims before your genocidal colonizers arrived, you can read the book "Muslims in american History" by Jerald Dirks.
A brilliant topic to discuss!
Know more about the Simplified Illustrated Islamic Law for Acts of Worship (Prayer – Purification – Charity – Pilgrimage (Hajj) – Umrah – Fasting).
there is no such thing as "born a mislim" mislim is not a raze, it's a life of impositions.
we are born free, remain as you are; or become a Christian, Jesus will help you maintain your freedom,and give you life everlasting.
If you remain as you are, at least your punishment will be more bearable.
one God>>> sent His message to humans through His prophet>>>
but the differences came because of human intervention to the Holy scriptures… that's why WE all should search and keep searching for the truth>> because it is one life in this earth< then we will get back to the Eternal life> whether in HEAVENS or HELL
Is there any Muslim groups in Humboldt County?
Sam Kal Yes of course, the concept of trinity (which isnt even the bible) is for the 'intelligent' types.
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Hope For The Warriors
Rating: 4.98 stars 167 167 reviews 9,017
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5101C Backlick Road Suite 200 Annandale VA 22003 USA
The mission of Hope For The Warriors® (www.hopeforthewarriors.org) is to enhance the quality of life for post-9/11 service members, their families, and families of the fallen who have sustained physical and psychological wounds in the line of duty. Hope For The Warriors® is dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for our service members and our military families.
In 2012 alone, we will assist more than 4,500 military families.
Target demographics:
Combat wounded service members and veterans, their families and families of the fallen.
Direct beneficiaries per year:
The number of families has grown each year. In 2012, we will assist more than 4,500 military families through meaningful and significant programs.
Geographic areas served:
Employment & Education, Clinical Support Services, Sports & Recreation, and Community & Military Relations.
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Hope for the warriors is an amazing organization. From the first day I met them at another event they been like a family to me. I am an OEF/OIF veteran suffering from physical and non visible wounds and they have helped me a lot. They are always there to talk to regardless of the time of day even if its a hey I just wanted to say hi to just a ear to vent. They also got me out of my house and back into running and being active again. Before I met them or became a part of the team I rarely was physically active esp. with running. They helped me through my first ever half marathon and never thought I would be able to complete one with the injuries I had. They helped motivated me and pushed me through it. They also helped me get into my first ever biathlon. I would recommend this organization to any veteran who is struggling or needs some great resources. They defiantly live by their motto RESTORING SELF-FAMILY-HOPE.
I am very impressed with the level of commitment that Hope for the Warriors has towards military service members. I have donated money in the past, and felt great knowing that the funds went directly to purchase items for an event that gave back to some local military family members / caregivers. There is a genuine desire to help and support service members, veterans and their families. Definitely a worth-while cause.
Outstanding organization, staff, and programming. Always willing to go that extra mile to help out wounded warriors and veterans such as myself and my fellow marines. And always willing to collaborate with other like-minded organizations with similar missions.
Hope for the warriors has been a great point of contacts for veterans in the DFW area, they are the organization that I always think about when someone wants to help vets. I been on both sides as a wounded veterans getting help and as a wounded veteran donating to their Gala in Frisco Texas.
I've had the great pleasure of being an alumni of the Hope For The Warrior organization. From my initial enrollment I was afforded treatment reserved for royalty. I'm an Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran and a service connected disabled Veteran and the folks at Hope For The Warrior are always fully attentive to the needs of my family and my recovery. I've been on several trips and events with this team and I can fully attest to their attention to detail and their efforts to make a difference in the lives of all the veterans in the program. Their synergistic approach to my recovery and reintegration has given me the opportunity to strengthen bonds with my family and community. I get weekly emails from all their respective departments to ensure I'm taking advantage of all their programs. Although I'm somewhat out of the state and hundreds of miles away Christian Nunez communicates with me practically every day to keep me abreast of new programs and opportunities. I enthusiastically recommend this organization to many returning Veterans without reservation.
I am a Post 9/11 Disabled Veteran and have taken part in many events sponsored by Hope for the Warriors (H4W) . H4W has been terrific and EXTREMELY SUPPORTIVE. I have a great interest in their Outdoor Program. H4W either sponsor and arrange numerous events throughout the year. All service members that take part have greatly benefited from H4W. I want to say THANK YOU to H4W and salute all who support this wonderful non profit organization.
Hope for the Warriors is a great organization! I've had the pleasure of raising funds for this organization and have participated in some of the group events both at the local and national level. The staff is great and extremely friendly. Their events are highly organized and the quality of people, veterans and family members I've met are highly superb. I highly recommend that people join, become active and support Hope 4 the Warriors!!! You won't regret it.
As the Asst. Director of Veteran Services and Faculty Adviser of our flourishing Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter here at Pace University, it is with great pleasure and admiration to thank "Hope for the Warriors" for their unwavering dedication and commitment to our proud student veteran contingency. Throughout the years HFT has served as a tremendous resource and powerful advocate as veterans transition "from solider to student." The countless number of veteran-centric events and initiatives bringing veterans together in providing assistance and support across a multitude of domains here in the greater NY-Metro area has not gone unnoticed. Our veterans remain most grateful for their demonstrated altruism. We look forward to collaborating with and attending HFT's future events!
Hope For The Warriors is an amazing nonprofit serving post 9/11 veterans. This organization is one of the best around, they really care about our service members and their families.
I have volunteered for a number of different veterans not-for-profits. Hope For The Warriors stands out among the best I have seen. I have had the honor and privilege of getting to know so many people that work with Hope For The Warriors and others that have been directly benefited by their work over the past few months. A common word that the people I have spoke with use is 'family'. The folks that work and volunteer for this not-for-profit are just that, an amazing family that truly cares about the work they do. H4TW is truly doing God's work for our military members and their families. Keep up the great work!


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Over the weekend, the Rolling Stones celebrated the end of their 50th Anniversary Tour, ending the memorable 2012 run with a blown out and star-studded show at the Prudential Center in New Jersey that included cameos from Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen and our You Oughta Know star Gary Clark Jr. If this really is "The Last Time," at least the Stones made sure to go out in unforgettable style.
Lady Gaga made a grand and unforgettable appearance halfway through "Gimme Shelter." Unlike the onstage-chemistry he shared with Florence Welch a few weeks back, Jagger seemed a little unsure what to do with the unusual pop star, who spent most of her turn skittering about in her trademark towering heels and wailing with great bursts of energy about how "it's just a shout away!" It's really hard to look away, and that she could throw a rock star so seasoned as Jagger off his game is probably a testament to just how good her weirdo pop-star game is. This is really fun to watch.
New Jersey's favorite son Bruce Springsteen joined the Brits for "Tumbling Dice," lending some bluster and a little local flavor to the rambling Exile on Main St. track.
Even our You Oughta Know star Gary Clark Jr. made an appearance, joining Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and John Mayer for a good old fashioned guitar jam. Each of the four virtuosos took a turn at Freddie King's "Goin' Down," each lending a lick of their own style to the blues guitar classic. The "kids" sure were alright, but the legends? Well, they don't call them The Greatest Rock And Roll Band On Earth for nothing.
And so here's to hoping the rumors about the Stones' Coachella 2013 billing are true, because just imagine the possibilities! Japandroids could join them for "Torn And Frayed" and Local Natives for "Dead Flowers," Frank Ocean might do some sweet damage to something like "Sympathy For The Devil" and Daft Punk (if they actually show up) could probably do things to "Satisfaction" that we would never be able to un-hear.
Guitar Solos Help Close Rolling Stones Tour [NYT]
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Will the Deploy 7 fit in the dedicated...
Will the Deploy 7 fit in the dedicated compartment on the Osprey Bode 30 pack? Also, should I buy this collapsible over a shovel and probe combo set?
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This will fit it the pack (assumeing you meant "kode") the probe and shovel pack s great way to save some money if your buying both anyways.
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Posted by david d. on 01/15/2008
I know the place is called Atomic WIngs - and their wings are incedible - but you wont believe how great the burgers are as well. uted Perfectly. under $10 for a bacon, swiss burger with amzing wafer fries...A true find in this ever increasing gentrifying nabe
Posted by Tyronne on 09/02/2007
Not what it used to be a couple of weeks/months ago. Something has changed maybe a new owner/manager cook or something, but Wings are over cooked, dried out. Employees are not really interested in fast service or even good service. I stood at the counter while the guy answered his cell phone, lost the customer on the company phone, tried to take my order while still on his cell phone, got my order wrong and then I had to wait even longer. Bathroom unclean. Going down hill fast. Will not be back.
Posted by Seth on 07/18/2007
I know Atomic Wings is rightly known for their great wings and boneless wings (chicken littles) but I swear the burgers here are the best in the city - and the toppings are only $.50 to $.75. It is the only burger I have ever gotten delivered that is as good as if I was eating it at the restaurant - and delivered super quick also. 5 stars....
Posted by maggie250 on 06/20/2007
If you've grown tired of the same old sandwich, pizza, salad, etc. at lunch time, you MUST give Atomic Wings a try. After reading the reviews on this web site, my co-workers and I decided to order lunch. I have to say that we were all very pleasantly surprised.The person who took my order was courteous and polite. My order arrived within 20 minutes and was still hot. We had 2 orders of chicken littles and one chicken ceasar salad. Everything was absolutely delicious. Can't wait for tomorrow to try a different item on the menu. I think we'll try the Buffalo wings. Sometimes taking a chance is worth it!! This certainly was. (As for the mid-range "atmosphere" review above, we ate in the office, not at the Broadway location.)
Posted by Marc on 05/26/2007
I thought this place was just a buffalo wings greasy spoon dive. I went with a friend and had the chicken littles and had the best white meat tender chicken of my life. They use top quality meat and they really have a great recipe. It's a great low-carb meal.
Posted by mikesynergy on 03/16/2007
chicken littles are great ...good buffalo sauce...wafer fries are great too ..
Posted by Wing Expert on 02/07/2007
The wings were very dry and crusty. Instead of the meat falling off the bone I felt like I was fighting with it to get a bite. The meat was scarce and very overcooked. It was a total disappointment for me and everyone else in the office. Shame on your wings


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Shares of headset maker Plantronics are on the rise Thursday after J.P. Morgan analyst Paul Coster upped his rating on the stock to Overweight from Neutral, with a price target of $41.50, up from $39.50.
Coster also raised his estimates on the company. For the March 2013 fiscal year he continues to see profits of $2.70 a share; for FY 2014, he goes to $2.89, from $2.84.
Coster writes that the increasing estimates reflects "our constructive outlook for adoption of UC [unified communications] headsets, higher average selling prices for new product releases, and PLT's strong position in the enterprise segment of the headset market."
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A-Level Mathematics
- Course Code: BA136
Discover the rewards of mathematics!
A-Level Mathematics is an excellent foundation for both further study and employment. It remains a particularly impressive qualification that demonstrates core intelligence, a logical mind and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Generally, mathematics students earn around 10% more money than students who have not completed A-Level Mathematics.
- This course will deepen your understanding of quadratics, geometry, trigonometry, algebra, equations, vectors and more!
- Develop your knowledge of mathematical principles in order to analyse problems logically and effectively.
Special discount - Enrol on 2 A-levels and get the third for only £150.*
*Offer applies to selected A-Levels only.
Course Content
AS Level
Unit 1: MPC1 - Pure Core 1
- Algebra
- Quadratic functions
- Differentiation
- Integration
Unit 2: MPC2 -Pure Core 2
- Algebra and functions
- Sequences and series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and logarithms
- Differentiation
- Integration
Unit 3: MFP1 - Further Pure 1
- Complex Numbers
- Algebra and graphs
- Roots and coefficients of a quadratic equation
- Series
- Calculus
- Numerical methods
- Trigonometry
- Matrices and Transformations
A2 Level
Unit 4: MPC3 - Pure Core 3
- Algebra and Functions
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Differentiation and Integration
- Vectors
Unit 5: MPC4 - Pure Core 4
- Algebra and Functions
- Co-ordinate Geometry in the (x,y) plane
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry
- Exponentials and Logarithms
- Differentiation and Integrations
- Vectors
Unit 6: MFP3 - Further Pure 3
- Series and Limits
- Polar Co-ordinates
- Differential equations
- Differential equations - first order
- Differential equations - second order
- Unit 1: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 2: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 3: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 4: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 5: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Unit 6: Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
You will need to take the standard A-Level examinations in order to fully complete this course. The examinations run on specific dates which can be obtained by visiting the AQA website. You will be required to pay for and book these examinations yourself; however, we can provide a list of A-Level test centres around the country to help you with this.
Course Duration
You will have until June 2016 to complete this A-level. This is plenty of time, allowing you to progress through each module at a comfortable pace.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive the course manual and a study guide, plus tutor support by email. Your A-level course materials will be sent out in the post upon enrolment.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this home learning course you will receive an A-Level in Mathematics (AS and A2) issued by AQA. Both AS and A2 level courses and examinations must be successfully completed to gain a full A level. The subject code for this A-Level is 6360.
Course Questions and Answers
Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?
You will need to have a GCSE Grade B (or its equivalent) in Mathematics, as some of the concepts in the A-Level Mathematics course will follow on from some of the knowledge gained at GCSE level.
Q: What is included in the cost of my course?
- Student record bag
- Pen
- Study guide
- Comprehensive study notes
- Personal tutor support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Accreditation
Q: Is there a required reading list?
We recommend the following textbooks for this A-Level; however, they are not essential for completion of the course:
- Advanced Maths for AQA: Core Maths C1+C2, Smedley R. (2004) OUP Oxford, ISBN-13: 978-0199149360
- Advanced Maths for AQA: Core Maths C3 + C4, Smedley R. (2005) OUP Oxford, ISBN-13: 978-0199149872
- Advanced Maths for AQA: Further Pure FP1, Gaulter B. Jefferson B. (2005) OUP Oxford, ISBN-13: 978-0199149858
These textbooks can be purchased online or are widely available in most good quality bookshops.
Q: What if I cannot find a local examination centre?
You may be required to travel to find an examination centre. But as A-levels are such a well-regarded qualification, it is worth the effort.
Q: How much are the examination fees?
These can vary so we would advise you to check with your chosen centre prior to enrolment.
Q: Are there any additional costs?
You may wish to purchase the recommended textbooks included in the reading list above; however, purchase of these is not essential for completion of the course. You will, however, need to obtain a good quality graphical calculator; and you will generally be required to pay a fee to take your examinations at the exam centre that you choose.
Q: What if I live outside the UK?
You are still able to study this A-Level course but must take the examinations within the UK, as this is the only guaranteed way to access examining centres.
Q: What do I do if I still have questions?
For further information please contact us.
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|"a great and well written course"
|Fatima Zahra Najam, London
I've recently started reading over the course and I like the fact that there are loads of examples, exercises and activities. I have emailed my tutor quite a few times and have recieved replies in good time so that's not a problem.
However you could improve by giving page numbers- I find it quite hard to sometimes find my pages so I had to write in my own numbers. Also, although you do give examples, sometimes towards the end of the examples, some of the stages are left out so I find it quite difficult to try and work out how one stage leads to the last stage- it would be much easier for me if all the stages of an example were written in and not skipped.
Apart from that, I've got no other problems with it and generally think it's a great and well written course.
|"well explained and easy to understand"
|Rachel Hibbert, Manchester
The material given is well explained and easy to understand, and the practise questions give me a good feel for the A-level. I would prefer if the assignments were more regular so I would know from a teachers perspective how I was getting along.
|"easy to understand"
|Helen Dugard, Lewes
I find the course material easy to understand and the tutor support so far has been very good. My only plea would be for more examples to practice from. I've bought a separate book which just contains problems to work through which I am finding very useful for revising each subject.
I am enjoying the course and am looking forward to completing the first module of study soon.


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FOR SALE retired Dutch Shepherd brood bitch, spayed, knows basic obedience, crate and house trained, super sweet temperament see below pic: 4 yrs. old Cricket
Female pups from Timo x Teeka litter whelped 7/2/15 see DUTCH PUP PAGE.
SOLD : Radar, 10 mths old Timo X Cricket male UKC Reg. large black brindle, excellent home protection
SOLD: Lycan , 8 mth old Timo, SChH3 (Rudie Pegge son) x Cricket(Tommy Luijken daughter) outstanding dual purpose
prospect , social, stable, high drive, large, excellent home protection prospect also
SOLD: Merlin 7 mth old Holland import, Mr. Bunker x Mika son from LIke a Hurricane, very large, social, good ball drive, male
excellent home protection, sport or work prospect
SOLD: 5 yr old Arko daughter, Teeka,80 lbs, basic obedience & protection trained, high ball drive, social, excellent brood bitch
ADOPTED OUT :2yr old Red Brindle UKC Champion, Excellent obedence, spayed female, Xera, excellent family home companioSOLD Remus, an 18 mth old Male Dutch Malinos (Timo, SchH3 X Teeka, ARko Daughter)excellent family home protection dog, very social, basic obediene
SOLD : Tia, 10 mth old Female Dutch Shepherd UKC Reg. sire is Timo, SchH3 X Teeka (ARko daughter) Tia is crate trained, housebroken and would make an excellent home protection dog, she is super with kids and very easy to get along with in the house:
SOLD: Extremely high drive female Dutch Shepherd UKC Reg. born June 25, 2010
(Sosha X RIP,SchII), excellent single or dual purpose prospect or sport dog, UNO (pic from late fall 2010), to a working home only:
SOLD: Diva, 4 mth old (Timo, SchH3 X Izzy pup) high drive female, crate trained, excellent S&R, home protection, or single purpose prospect
SOLD : Titus, below 3 1/2 mth old Male Dutch Shepherd UKC Reg. (Timo X Teeka pup)
SOLD Rufus, rare rough haired dutch shepherd , pictured above at at 7 months old
excellent home protection, club sport dog or family companion
SOLD: Male fawn Dutch Shepherd aka malinois 4 mths old from our Izzy x Paco litter:
SOLDWe have an 8 mth old RIP, SchH II X Teeka (Arko, Ph1 daughter) daughter for sale, ZARA with excellent drives and nice basic obedience, UKC Reg. dark brindle, see pics below, she would make a nice home protection dog, sport dog or single purpose prospect:
ZARA pics above and below:
SOLD for schutzhund: Yogi is a male malinois from our March 2009 RIP X Sosha litter, he has extreme ball and hunt drive, is very social with high fight drive in line with his 2008 littermates that are now dual purpose K9s Rocky & Evo trained by Mike Garrow & Mike Mayes at Battleridge K9. Our thanks to Chuck Parks who raised Evo and trained him from a puppy until he was ready for the streets.
Yogi is above in a video and below pictured
SOLD home protection: below is Cinder, UKC Reg. March 2009 RIP X Sosha female Dutch Shepherd, excellent ball and hunt drive, a rare silver black brindle, she is a line bred Risen Star Smokie, PH1 Amber, PH1 from the Land of Oz Jett line
Whiskey is SOLD below is 6mths old, he has super full calm grips with intense fight drive
in a social stable male
Whiskey & Tango below (both SOLD) date of whelped 10/18/09, these male Dutch Shepherd pups are sired by Leo (dual purpose K9 x Izzy)
they have excellent ball drive combined with intense fight drive, super dual purpose prospects
Rocky: has been SOLD as a dual purpose prospect, he is an April 2008 Fawn Sable male pup from the RIP X Sosha April 2008 litter, Rocky has crazy ball drive and super nice full calm grips, he is a large pup with heavy bone who is an excellent work or sport prospect: see photos below at 5 mths old: Rocky is now a dual purpose K9 working in PA Thanks to Mike Mayes and Mike Garrow who brought Rocky to his potential
*10% discount to law enforcement, military, firemen and others who risk their lives in service ofpublic good
Egor has been SOLD as a schutzhund prospect.
Above and below photos are of Egor, a 6 mth old male Dutch Shepherd that we have for sale, he is an excellent dual purpose, schutzhund or sport candidate and a full brother by a repeat breeding to Leo pictured below a certified dual purpose K9. See a video of Egor on You Tube go to www.youtube.com/vandalia2008
Raven has been SOLD and is now working as a dual purpose K9 in Florida ( Raven is an Izzy x Bruno daughter)
Pictured above is Raven a 6 month old Dutch Shepherd female
very good ball and hunt drive from our 2007 Dutch Shepherd litter
sired by a dual purpose police K9 and out of Land of Oz Izzy
she is a black brindle and an excellent work or sport prospect
Raven is a large female and should mature close to 70lbs
She will retrieve a kong, tennis ball, wooden or plastic dumbell or metal pipe
Xena has been SOLD and completed her training with Ultimate Working Dogs and is now a prison drug detection dog.
pictured above at 6 mths old is a litter mate to Raven,
sired by a dual purpose police K9 and out of Izzy, Xena is very social, has phenomenal environmental stability, has great ball drive and is an excellent sport or single purpose work prospect
See Xena below progressing well with her narcotics training with Det. Donnie Harris.
Pictured below is Onyx, a 15 mth old Male Dutch Shepherd
Onyx has been SOLD as a K9 prospect in Oklahoma area
Onyx is sired by a french ring male and out of a
narcotics bitch, He would make an
excellent personal protection, schutzhund or patrol dog.
Leo is pictured belown in a video at 5 months old a
Dutch Shepherd Male from Land of Oz
Axel has great prey and hunt drives
He would do well in PSA, French Ring,
Schutzhund or police work
Leo has been sold to as a dual purpose prospect
Leo is now a dual purpose K9 trained by Mike Garrow as seen below: We liked Leo so well he is the sire of our 2008 Halloween litter.
Pictured below at 10 weeks old isVandalia Tigger of Cher Car Kennel
Tigger has been SOLD & is a female dutch shepherd who is progressing well
as a personal protection dog that is in training for
UKC SDA (Services Dogs of America) protection sport program


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Bryan Adams' Hit-Heavy Fox Show
By Jeremy Essig
Lightning Bolt's Sharp New Sound
By Jason Robinson
Fleetwood Mac Back with Classic Lineup
By Hans Morgenstern
Here's Who's Making STL Noisy This Spring
By Joseph Hess
Beatles Sister Louise Harrison Departs the Midwest
By Peter Gilstrap
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Working Class Dogs to Honor Rick Springfield
By Jeremy Essig
Torche Gets Back Into Its Heavy Groove With Restarter
By Nathan Smith
Downside: Browsing is a little difficult, which is frustrating only because Other Music features well-written recommendations. I wish it were a little better organized.
Fina Music
Who: An online shop started last year by the owners of Thrill Jockey Records, home to Tortoise, Trans Am, the Sea and Cake, Howe Gelb and OOIOO, among dozens of others.
What: A solid-but-small of collection of labels including German experimental electronic gem Rune Grammofon, Detroit intelli-lectro label Ersatz Audio and Chicago indie-rock mainstay Carrot Top. Thrill Jockey offers high-quality variable-bit-rate MP3s (a thrifty way to compress files to achieve maximum fidelity from littler files) at $10 per release.
Interactivity: Very efficient, with few bells and whistles. There's a funny page that pops up after you order something (I'd suggest Trans Am's Sex Change). It's a picture of a guy in a shipping room; a thought-bubble says, "Hang on while I pack your order!" And then, bingo, it's ready for you to download. The ease of use stands to reason: Thrill Jockey was an early adapter of restriction-free files. The label sells its files on most major online stores, including iTunes, eMusic and Rhapsody (and deals with Other Music and Bleep as well).
Thrill Jockey head Bettina Richards says that the landscape has exploded in the past six months. "Prior to that I would say it was probably a steady 20 to 30 percent of sales of a record," she says. "But I've had records in the last six months where it's been close to 50 percent. Just a couple so they're still slight aberrations but once a band gets a certain kind of profile, it just skyrockets." Richards confirms another boom in the music business: Vinyl sales are way up.
Downside: Fina doesn't sell individual tracks, and the selection is limited. That's set to change, says Richards, as the shop adds music from 30 more labels in coming months.
Kompakt Records MP3
Who: German techno master Kompakt Records' online store. It's the most beautiful online store I've ever seen. I swear I saw God at that store.
What: Efficient Teutonic design commands your attention with its simplicity. Kompakt selection is deep if you're into German minimalism. A man could get lost in here: early jacked-out jams on Profan from Mike Ink and Thomas Brinkmann; crazy, dubby tech-house from Poker Flat Records; and a huge pile of epic stompers from Ricardo Villalobos. And about a billion other songs. Cost: 1.39 Euros per song, or 11.99 for an album in decent-quality 224 kbps MP3 format.
Interactivity: This is where I found religion: When sampling the songs, you can click your cursor anywhere on the player to hit a different part of the song. The player moves with the chrome-like precision of a Modernist track. It's like dropping a needle on a record. You can find the breaks; you can skip the sappy introductions. I spent three hours nodding along to Bpitch Control's 2005 output and hurt my neck pretty badly in the process.
Downside: It's pricey because you're paying in Euros and the dollar is crap right now. I bought a DJ Koze mix, All People Is My Friends, along with a great dancefloor stomper by Simon Baker called "The Fly," and it cost me $18.39. But hey, spiritual experiences are supposed to be expensive, and unlimited access to Kompakt's collection is priceless.
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