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The New Adventures of Old Christine - Season 4 Episodes
The New Adventures of Old Christine - Season 4
The fourth season of The New Adventures of Old Christine finds Christine still enduring encounters with the "meanie" moms at her son's posh private school and dealing as her charming ex- husband, Richard.
"A Decent Proposal"
After her divorce from Pete is finalized, Barb learns her immigration status is in jeopardy and she may have to return to her homeland, the Bahamas, until she gets her paperwork straightened out. In order to solve Barb's immigration problem, Christine decides she and Barb should get married to keep Barb in the country. In the meantime, Richard has decided that he's ready to marry New Christine, but she refuses until he comes up with a proposal that's creative.
"How I Hate Your Mother"
Christine realizes she is in a really great place regarding Richard and New Christine's engagement, until Richard asks for his mother's engagement ring back. Christine refuses, until Richard offers to buy her a new ring. While they're shopping, Christine picks out a ring that Richard says New Christine would love. When Christine realizes that the only reason Richard is giving New Christine the old ring is to please his mother, she tries to talk some sense into him.
Matthew has his first client, a very attractive young woman whose problem is that she wants to kiss anyone who seems to have a lot of knowledge. This ends up including Matthew.
"White Like Me"
Barb is profiled in a local black business owner's magazine, and it brings a ton of new business to the gym, most of which are black women. All of a sudden, Christine doesn't feel so comfortable in her own gym. She wonders if Barb understands what it's like to feel different from everyone else, leading Christine to realize that maybe she's a little bit racist after all. Because things are so busy at the gym, Christine has Richard and Matthew look after Ritchie. She gives them lots of instructions, but they're dismissive and end up losing Ritchie.
"Snakes on a Date"
Christine has been burning the candle at both ends -- working hard and trying to be a good mom. Ritchie decides he wants to join the reptile club at school and tells Christine all she needs to do is get the permission slip in on time. When Christine realizes that she's forgotten yet again, she asks the Reptile Guy (Jeffrey Tambor) to make an exception. He says the only way he'll consider is if Christine will go on a date with him. As creepy as he is, Christine is determined not to let Ritchie down, and so she complies.
"Everyone Says I Love You Except Ritchie"
Christine is distraught when Ritchie stops saying "I love you" to her. When she reveals her distress to Matthew, she also admits that she's been sleeping in Ritchie's room every night. Matthew tells her that if she's not careful, Ritchie will end up like him -- he can't go to sleep without talking to their mother. They spend the night helping each other break these habits.
"Tie Me Up, Don't Tie Me Down"
Barb and Christine meet two cute guys in the video store and end up going on a double date with them. Barb is concerned with how quickly Christine seems to get attached and coaches her on how to be cool and just have fun for the night. But when Barb gets a call from her date to go out again and Barb reveals that she thinks he might be the one, Christine feels cheated by Barb's advice. Richard drags Matthew chair shopping for the wedding and panics about settling down with just one chair.
"So You Think You Can Date"
Christine and Patrick have been dating for a little while and everything seems to be going really well. Patrick has even accepted Richard's constant presence in Christine's life. Her new attitude is take it or leave it, and Patrick has decided to "take it." But when Christine invites Richard to join them on an intimate date, Patrick isn't quite as thrilled and it looks like he might leave it.
Barb tells Matthew a "secret" that he can't tell anyone because he is her psychologist.
"Self-Esteem Tempura"
Christine, et al, brace themselves for another disaster when they go to see Ritchie in his school play. But Ritchie shocks them all with an incredible performance and further, he's invited to audition for a national commercial. Christine wants to pursue it and Richard doesn't, so they let Ritchie decide. Ritchie says no and Christine is disappointed. She and Matthew discuss how their lives would have been different had their mother encouraged them at their true love – dancing, which leads to a dance-handoff between them, and makes Christine decide that she knows what's best for her kid even if he doesn't. She has Ritchie audition and Richard is livid until he finds out Ritchie actually got the commercial.
"Rage Against the Christine"
Christine and Patrick are going strong. She's convinced she's found the perfect man until he loses to her in a friendly game of tennis. While Christine knows she might not be the best winner, she is shocked by the way Patrick behaves when he loses. In order to prove to her friends that it's not the result of her rubbing her winning in Patrick's face, she plans a game night and arranges for Patrick to lose.
Matthew freaks out when people start telling him his girlfriend, Lucy, is exactly like Christine.
"Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?"
Everyone goes to Christine and Matthew's parents for Thanksgiving, a trip Christine always looks forward to given her mom's proclivity for giving her a hard time about her divorce. But when they arrive, they realize something is off. Their mom is acting weird and Christine's father is nowhere to be found. They initially suspect their mother killed him and hid the body, but then learn their parents have split and their mother was too embarrassed to admit it -- especially after giving Christine such a hard time about her situation.
"Unidentified Funk"
Megan Mullally guest stars as the Bloom Gym franchise organization owner who comes to check in on how Christine and Barb's gym is doing. When they reveal their marriage to her, she tells them it's against the rules of the company and shuts them down. New Christine and Richard decide they don't want to have any children. Richard agrees to get a vasectomy but can't go through with it and refuses to tell New Christine.
"Happy Endings"
Having been stripped of their franchise, Christine and Barb decide to turn the gym into a spa. They are overjoyed by how quickly their new business has become a success -- until they find out they're actually running a brothel.
"Notes on a 7th Grade Scandal"
At an orientation for Richie's new Junior High, Christine runs into an old school mate who spread rumors about her that ruined her life in 7th grade. New Christine is enamored with Barb's ability to speak her mind.
"What Happens In Vegas Is Disgusting In Vegas"
While Matthew plans a stellar bachelor party for Richard, New Christine insists she was content with her office bachelorette which consisted of a coffee break at the downstairs shop. Barb convinces Christine that they should take New Christine to Vegas for a proper bachelorette where she tries tequila (and many other things) for the first time.
Richard's brother comes in for his bachelor party and is totally insulted that Richard has asked Matthew to be his best man.
"Reckless Abandonment"
Barb has found a new condo to live in and Matthew is moving in with Lucy, leaving Christine on her own (Ritchie is going away to camp for a week) for the first time. Christine feels abandoned but puts on a brave face; unfortunately, she locks herself out and gets her foot stuck in the toilet when she climbs in the bathroom window. Unable to free herself, she remembers a time when she was fiercely independent. When Richard and Barb find her, she's despondent, but her memory of her more independent days (and their teasing) inspire her to figure out how to get unstuck.
Matthew's relationship with Lucy is quickly tested when they move in together: her bizarre relationship with her dog and her obsession with how much space Matthew takes up makes them realize they can't be together. Matthew moves home and Christine is no longer alone.
"Honey, I Ran Over the Kid"
Christine gets angry with Richard when Ritchie gets injured at a skateboarding party. It makes her even more overprotective, and, in doing so, she accidentally runs over Ritchie while he's riding his bike. Ritchie is unhurt, but Christine and Richard argue over who is the worst parent. They finally realize they've actually done a pretty good job.
Matthew dates the lunch lady from Ritchie's school. She's very boring, and he's insulted when she breaks up with him because he talks about his ex-girlfriend Lucy all the time.
"Too Close for Christine"
Ritchie makes a new friend at school and invites him on a play date. He shows up with his mother, Francie, and Christine has to entertain her. Francie very quickly becomes relentlessly dependent on Christine, but Christine doesn't mind: Barb told Christine she 'needed a break' because Christine is too needy and Christine is enjoying being on the other side. It all gets to be too much when Francie asks Christine to give the eulogy at her grandmother's funeral. What does Christine do? She asks Barb to give the eulogy.
Matthew moves in with New Christine and Richard while the heater in his room is being fixed. It's starts off well, but it turns out New Christine is a perfectionist when it comes to homemaking and Matthew can't quite live up to all the rules.
"A Change of Heart/Pants"
Christine and the meanie moms are escorting the students on a field trip to the planetarium when Marley and Lindsay's water breaks. Christine takes them to the hospital, then tries to leave, but they insist she stay because she's their friend. The meanie moms are quite demanding, and Christine gets overwhelmed helping them so she calls Matthew. Matthew is tuxedo shopping with Richard, so he brings him to the hospital. Matthew can't handle them either, so Richard offers. Christine points out how useless he was when she was in labor, but he remembers things differently. Turns out, he's great with the meanie moms and Christine falls a little in love with Richard all over again. Richard feels the same way, but Matthew figures out a way to put an end to their renewed love.
Ritchie is excited when he's sent home from school because he has lice, however, Christine is furious. Christine decides to pull Ritchie from the school and send him to the local public school. Unfortunately, because its a charter school, he has to be admitted. When the family shows up, they look like the Addams family because of their hair treatment for lice. They don't get into the school and Christine has to return to the private school and eat crow to the Principal in order to get Ritchie readmitted.
"He Ain't Heavy"
Christine uses her expertise as a gym owner to help Matthew lose weight. In her attempt to help him, however, Christine is unable to shed the extra pounds she has put on herself.
"The Old Maid of Honor"
To convince everyone she's fine with Richard's remarriage, Christine pretends she and her date, Todd (LEE TERGESEN) are in love. CONSTANCE ZIMMER appears as New Christine's sister.
"Love: A Cautionary Tale"
Feelings are reawakened between Christine and Papa Jeff (SCOTT BAKULA) at Richard and New Christine's wedding, until Christine receives some shocking news. CONSTANCE ZIMMER and JAMES LESURE also guest star.


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A well-informed and discerning consumer is subject to far fewer dangers than one with incomplete or inaccurate information.
When properly performed, the piercing procedure itself takes only a few seconds and involves minimal discomfort and often no blood. Healing is commonly rapid and uneventful.
Most of the concerns about oral piercings center on one of three areas:
- Fear of an unsafe procedure
- Potential for damage to teeth and oral structures
- Risk of infection
These potential hazards are diminished when the following steps are taken.
- Is trained, skilled, experienced, clean, and professional;
- Practices safe piercing technique and cross-contamination control;
- Works in a hygienic environment that conforms to relevant local and/or state regulations;
- Follows OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards;
- Has all applicable licenses and permits;
- Spore tests autoclave (sterilizer) regularly and can provide documentation;
- Uses appropriate sterile instruments and jewelry, and sterile disposable needles;
- Takes the time to verbally instruct in proper care guidelines and provides written instructions;
- Is available for follow-up and questions post-piercing, so any developing problems can be resolved before damage occurs.
See the APP's Picking Your Piercer brochure for additional details and information.
The potential for intra-oral damage from piercings can be dramatically reduced by wearing appropriate jewelry. Complications may result if the jewelry is inappropriately sized, improperly placed, or poorly manufactured. Things to consider:
- Jewelry must be the correct style for the anatomy and piercing placement;
- Jewelry must be accurately sized to the area. The longer jewelry that allows for initial swelling must be replaced with a shorter piece after swelling has dissipated to reduce the chance of harm to the teeth and oral structures.
- Surgical implant grade jewelry-See the accepted APP Minimum Jewelry Standards for detailed jewelry material and design specifications. www.safepiercing.org
- Balls made of polymer rather than metal can be worn on tongue barbells to minimize the risk of damage to the teeth.
- Check that threaded ends are on securely. Tighten them daily to insure that your jewelry stays in place.
- Wearing a smaller ball on the underside of the tongue helps to reduce jewelry contact with the sublingual portion of the oral cavity.
- Playing with oral jewelry is the most frequent cause of tooth and gum damage and should be avoided.
Proper placement is absolutely critical for health and comfort.
- Along the midline of the tongue, essentially in the center of the mouth;
- Approximately 3/4″ back from the tip of the tongue;
- Commonly placed with the top a little further back than the bottom (This allows the top of the jewelry to lean slightly back, away from the teeth, and toward the higher part of the upper palate where there is more room in the mouth);
- Usually placed just in front of the attachment of the lingual frenulum (web under the tongue).
- Should be placed relatively perpendicular so the jewelry does not sit at a sharp angle.
- Position must be chosen so that the jewelry rests in a neutral spot inside the mouth.
- Post should be shortened to fit snugly once healing is done to minimize contact of jewelry with the teeth and gums.
- Cheek piercings should not be placed further back than the first molars to avoid parotid glands and ducts.
- A strong light can be used to check the selected placement for vascularity and enervation (blood vessels and nerves).
- A disc backing inside the mouth should not catch on the gums when speaking or eating.
The risk of exposure to infection can be controlled during the piercing procedure by the use of sterile equipment and jewelry and rigorous adherence to aseptic technique. The piercing must be cared for properly to avoid infection during healing.
- The piercer must provide written and verbal guidelines to thoroughly explain aftercare protocol, including the use of antimicrobial alcohol-free mouth rinses and/or sea salt rinses.
- Avoid sharing plates, cups, and eating utensils.
- Use a new soft-bristled toothbrush and keep it clean.
- Don't chew gum, tobacco, fingernails, pencils, sunglasses, or other foreign objects that could harbor bacteria.
- Avoid undue trauma; excessive talking or playing with the jewelry during healing can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, and other complications.
See the APP Aftercare Guidelines For Oral Piercings brochure for detailed care information.
When the piercing is performed properly and approved care guidelines are followed, most piercees experience little or no bleeding and a minimum of swelling for a few days.
- Allow small pieces of ice to dissolve in the mouth.
- Take an over-the-counter, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory such as Ibuprofen or naproxen sodium according to package instructions.
- Sleep with your head elevated above your heart during the first few nights.
As the main entry portal for material entering the body, the oral cavity is exposed to a variety of toxins, bacteria, and other noxious substances on a near-constant basis. Drinking or eating anything contaminated with disease-causing microbes can potentially cause illness and infection. Breathing air that contains airborne pathogens may lead to other types of systemic disease. How can we maintain health despite this continual microbial assault? The answer lies in the design of the oral cavity and its defensive strategies.
Saliva contains numerous antimicrobial factors that directly attack and deactivate harmful microbes. Among them:
- Lysozyme
- Lactoferrin
- Salivary peroxidase
- Myleperoxidase
- Agglutinins
- Immunoglobulins
Because saliva is produced only within the oral cavity, the mouth is at a distinct advantage over other parts of the body when it comes to warding off infection. The extremely high turnover rate of oral mucosa makes it one of the fastest healing sites in the body. Oral mucosa maintains its structural integrity through a system of continuous cell renewal in which cells are produced by division, migrate to the surface of the tissue, and replace the cells that are shed. The cellular turnover rate for oral mucosa of the cheek is 25 days compared to 52-75 days for skin. The short healing time of the average oral piercing provides a much smaller window of opportunity for exposure to external infection than many other common piercings. For instance, a tongue piercing usually heals in 6 – 8 weeks, compared to 6 – 9 months or longer for a navel piercing.
The head and neck region houses a highly concentrated system of veins, arteries, and lymph vessels allowing for rapid transportation of anti-infective agents to attack infective agents in a swift manner.
Infection rates for oral piercings are negligible when sterile equipment, proper aseptic protocol, and appropriate jewelry selection are combined with conscientious aftercare. This requires the education of both piercer and piercee to ensure a safe and successful experience.
Unsafe, unethical, and uneducated piercers thrive in areas where complete, accurate information is not made available to the general public and those who seek to protect them. Only by supporting the dissemination of accurate information and the efforts of conscientious professionals can the risks of piercing truly be controlled. Making oral piercings illegal forces consumers who seek them to patronize unregulated, underground establishments.
Since many individuals still desire oral piercings and intend to get them, it is far more constructive to provide sound information and specific guidelines on safe piercing procedure and how to choose a practitioner.
The APP is a non-profit organization dedicated to health, education, and safety of piercers and the public. We are a group of committed professionals who uphold a high standard of safety and hygiene. We support the development of appropriate regulations and standards to ensure the improvement of our art form and the continued safety of our clientele.
- Department of Cariology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku (Finland): Salivary peroxidase systems and lysozyme in defense against cariogenic microorganisms. Lenager-Lumikari (1992)
- Ten Cate AR: Oral histology: Development, structure, and function (2nd ed). C.V. Mosby Company (St. Louis). 1985
- Staines N, Brostoff J and James K: Introducing immunology (2nd ed). C.V. Mosby Company (St. Louis). 1994.
* DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are based on a combination of vast professional experience, common sense, research and extensive clinical practice. This is not to be considered a substitute for medical advice from a doctor. If you suspect an infection, seek medical attention. Be aware that many doctors have not received specific training regarding piercing. Your local piercer may be able to refer you to a piercing-friendly medical professional. For more information, see the APP Brochure Troubleshooting For You and Your Healthcare Professional.
Use of this brochure does not imply membership in the APP. A current list of APP members can be found and safepiercing.org. False claims of membership should be reported to the APP.
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Developer: Radical Entertainment
Ship Date: Fall 2001
Category: Driving
Product Description
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Peaceful Guest Room~15 Mins to Midtown
Size200 ft²
Floor No.3
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Lockable room
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|64th Street, 11377 New York, United States
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THE GUEST ROOM:This guest bedroom is in a 3 bedroom/1.5 bath apartment. The room is sunny with a window that gets lots of natural sunlight and has great views of the sunset every evening. There is a queen size bed, a large desk & chair, dresser and night table with alarm clock and lamp. The room has air conditioning. Sheets, pillows, blankets, towels, hair dryer, iron and ironing board provided. The room has its own key and is lockable.
THE SHARED APARTMENT:The sunny living room opens to a balcony with small outdoor seating area. (Smoking permitted on balcony only) The living room has 2 sofas and coffee tables, and TV with Netflix and DVD player. High speed WiFi is available throughout the apartment. Large, open, fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, tableware, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, tea kettle, blender, stove/oven, and refrigerator. There is a bistro table and chairs in the kitchen area to sit and have meals at. Additional dining table in the living room area too.The full shared bathroom has a tub and shower, toilet, sink, and mirrored medicine cabinet.
LOCATION:The apartment is just a block away from the R/M subway lines. 15-20 minutes to Midtown Manhattan. One stop away you can also switch to the E/F/7 subway lines. The LIRR (Long Island Railroad -- takes you to beautiful Long Island beaches in the summer), buses to the Rockaway Beaches and the 7 subway line are all a short walk away. Free street parking available. Apartment is 15 mins from US Open Tennis and Citifield for NY Mets baseball games.
EASY ACCESS FROM THE AIRPORT: LaGuardia Airport is a 15 minute taxi/car ride from here and is also accessible via the Q70 Bus in 15 minutes. JFK Airport is a 30 minute taxi/car ride and is also easily accessible by AirTrain connecting to the subway.
NEIGHBORHOOD:Restaurants, delis, pharmacies, diners, bars, supermarkets all within walking distance. 2 laundromats right on the corner. Woodside is a safe neighborhood with quick access to Manhattan, located between Jackson Heights and Astoria.
House rulesSmoking on balcony only
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
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Reviews of this property
We have been there for 20 nights (from 22 December 2015 till 11 January 2016).
1. Owner.
Birol is just amazing. He lives in the house but the real landlord is you. He's silent, kind and very sweet. Everytime we have been in trouble he helped us in any way he could. I think he's the perfect host.
2. Property.
The apartment is situated on the 3rd floor of a little building, no lift.
The whole house is very clean, tidy and also perfumed, The kitchen is full equiped and every appliance works appropiately.
For our stay, we've been provided with linens and towels.
The room is perfect for 2 people, silent (except planes to La Guardia Airport) and hot. If you feel cold, you also have a heater.
For this room, you have to share the bathroom and the shower, but we had no queue problems.
There's no washing machine in the house, but a coin laundry is just around the corner. The neighborhood is quiet.
In 2 minutes you take the local subway (65th street - Lines M and R) and in 15 minutes you are in Manhattan.
If you need express subway, just walk 10 minutes and you get Jackson Heights - Roosevelt Avenue where you can take express lines E - F - 7.
Obviously the subway works even in the night.
We felt at home all the time, and think we couldn't be luckier.
We have been one month travelling around US and this location was the best place we booked: tidy, clean fully equiped and with towels and sheets very soft and of good quality.
Birol was really a very good host. Always available for us.
The appartment was clean and tidy. The short way to the subway made this appartment a perfect located starting point for various sight seeing tours.
This was our first expeirence Wimdu and we come out in extremely satisfied !!!
We were greeted by Birol and Linda were very friendly despite our delay.
The apartment is extremely clean and comfortable !!! Everything is thought that the locals feel at ease.
visiting days are exhausting N-Y. This apartment was our solace.
The area bustles until end late at night and there is a metro not even 5 minutes.
Thank you Mr Birol!
Ce fut notre première expéirence Wimdu et nous en ressortons extrèmement satisfaits !!!
Nous avons été accueilli par Birol et Linda qui se sont montrés très sympathiques malgré notre retard.
L'appartement est extrèmement propre et confortable !!! Tout est réfléchi pour que l'habitant se sente à l'aise.
les journées de visite à N-Y sont épuisantes. Cet appartement fut notre réconfort.
Le quartier reste animé jusq'à tard le soir et vous trouverez un métro à même pas 5 minutes.
Thank you Mr Birol !
We had a very pleasant stay with Birol. He was very kind, thoughtful (we got surprise pastries and coffee one morning !) and the room was very clean and comfortable. The metro station is very close, and you can find some snack shops 50m away from the flat entrance with cheap but very decent burgers and fries.
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AOL 'Idea Salon': Movember Co-Founder Changes the Face of Men's Health
Oct 22, 2012
It was surprising to learn that what began as a dare between friends has grown into the world's largest supporter of prostate and testicular cancer research. On Tuesday, October 16, AOL hosted Adam Garone, CEO and co-founder of The Movember Foundation, a movement that started in 2003 as a friendly nudge to grow mustaches. Movember has certainly evolved since it's inception in 2003, and Adam shared the history and vision behind this incredibly significant cause.
The Movember movement has inspired over 1.9 million participants and supporters worldwide to raise $299 million for prostate and testicular cancer research. Garone believes that a cure for prostate cancer is achievable in our lifetime, and he has dedicated his life to making that goal a reality.
During his talk at our internal speaker series, the AOL "Idea Salon", Garone admitted that it was a huge gamble to leave his job and focus on Movember fulltime. It didn't make it easy on his parents when his brother Travis did the same. However, neither Garone brother ever doubted the success of their idea. Rapid growth came by allowing the community to carry and build the brand because everyone who took part in Movember was inherently a brand ambassador; the mustaches said it all!
Garone also shared with us a few tips on creating an effective brand, including:
- Start with a simple idea
- Foster a culture of amazing, dedicated individuals around your brand
- Use technology as an accelerator to push your idea along
- Remain focused
- Focus on the heroes
Garone added that it is especially important for a brand, like Movember, to keep things fresh and exciting. In 2012, Movember unveiled the creative campaign "Movember and Sons," focused on connecting fathers and sons while fostering open communication around topics related to men's health.
When the calendar ticks to November, and you see a gentleman with handlebar, fu manchu, chevron and other varieties of mustache, we encourage you to remember the fight for men's health, the Movember Foundation and to consider getting involved here: http://us.movember.com/


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New IFRS Certificate Program Helps CPAs Demonstrate Expertise in Global Marketplace
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April 7, 2011
Businesses from Wall Street to Main Street are increasingly being affected by the global business environment. That's leading many CPAs to seek opportunities to broaden their knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards. With IFRS expertise and experience, CPAs can carve out a niche with multinational corporations or companies doing business abroad, both public and private. The AICPA's new IFRS Certificate Program presents a solution to help CPAs meet the financial reporting demands and gain a competitive advantage.
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For several decades, the AICPA has been a leader in supporting the goal of one set of high-quality global accounting standards and stands ready to support a smooth orderly transition from U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the U.S. for public companies. Since 2008, the AICPA has stepped up its efforts to help prepare CPAs for the eventuality as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) studies possible incorporation of IFRS into the U.S. financial reporting system for issuers. The SEC is progressing on its IFRS Work Plan and has said it will announce its decision on IFRS use sometime this year.
The new certificate is designed to enable CPAs to play a continued vital role in financial reporting around the world. Private companies in the U.S. may use IFRS (the AICPA governing Council recognized the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as an international standard setter under the Code of Professional Conduct's Rule 203 in May 2008 (PDF)) and some U.S. multinational companies use IFRS for foreign subsidiaries, as do U.S.-based subsidiaries of foreign companies. More than 120 countries and reporting jurisdictions permit or require IFRS and the list continues to grow. As more countries and organizations turn to IFRS, it's clear that knowledge of these standards will be critical in the global marketplace.
For many CPAs who are interested in taking part in this rapidly expanding service opportunity, the challenge has long been how best to arm themselves with the knowledge they need to succeed. The new AICPA certificate is awarded for the completion of a comprehensive, integrated curriculum of 25 online self-study training courses. The multimedia courses are interactive, engaging and scenario-based, with nearly 50 IFRS experts involved in their development. CPAs who successfully complete all the courses in the curriculum receive a Certificate of Educational Achievement and approximately 42 hours of continuing education credit. Non-CPAs receive an Award of Educational Achievement after completing the program.
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The certificate reinforces CPAs' commitment to quality performance in a growing practice area, but it also serves to distinguish those who earn it as knowledgeable about IFRS. Current and potential clients and employers will look to the certificate as a measurable standard of IFRS competence.
"The hallmark of the CPA profession is a commitment to expert professionalism and increasingly for many that means having a working knowledge of IFRS," said Arleen Thomas, CPA, senior vice president for member competency and development. "As more and more countries and companies adopt IFRS or begin to incorporate IFRS in their financial reporting systems, CPAs need to demonstrate their knowledge of IFRS to employers and clients. This new IFRS Certificate Program is designed to fill that marketplace need."
All courses qualify for continuing professional education credit. It is not necessary to have a detailed background in IFRS, although a basic understanding is advisable.
The IFRS Certificate and CPE credit are not the only benefits of the program. Active participants also are enrolled in eIFRS, which provides online access to IFRS and International Accounting Standards (IAS) as well as additional educational materials and advanced electronic search capabilities. They also receive access to IFRS Connection, a library of podcasts featuring practical advice from experts on IFRS application, as well as discounts on other AICPA IFRS products, including conferences, publications, webcasts and other training courses.
The IFRS Certificate Program marries marketplace demands with CPAs' financial know-how in a landscape where IFRS is covering more and more ground. For more information on the educational opportunities, visit IFRS.com.
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Two down, one to go. Arsenal will head back to the North East on Sunday for their third away day in eight days looking for all three points after Wednesday's draw at Newcastle. It's another test against another side in the doldrums.
Middlesbrough are stuck in the relegation mire having not won since September 1, and the fans are getting restless. A much-improved display at Reading provided brief respite for Gareth Southgate, but just one win at home all season doesn't bode well.
We spoke to Eric Paylor of the Middlesbrough Evening Gazette ahead of Arsenal's visit to the Riverside. Read on for an insight into why Southgate has the chairman's full backing, the lack of goals in the side, how defensive injuries have blighted the campaign and the desperate need to strengthen in January.
"It has been a massive disappointment because in the summer Middlesbrough were quite confident of making progress up the league. They are not a club that traditionally finishes top half but that was the target. There were changes made in terms of signings, ins and outs, and overall Gareth Southgate was hopeful the squad was capable of moving the club forward. You can never guarantee at the beginning of the season that you are going to stay in there, it has to be fought for and you have to pick up the points. Fourth bottom I think will be settled for now."
"He has the total backing of the chairman Steve Gibson, who is a very loyal guy. He has backed all his managers to the hilt and he does believe that Southgate has what it takes. I don't think there is any doubt Southgate didn't buy as well as he could have done. He has said he is happy. Southgate announced he was taking the team in another direction this season. They had always been quite dour and hard to break down under Steve McClaren. In transforming everything it is quite a task, and it hasn't really happened. They are only trying to survive. Gareth said in November time he wanted to be pulling away and reach the top half of the table by early in the New Year. There is now the realisation that this is going to be a relegation battle right until the end of the season. It is just starting to hit home."
"The players that came in have not been able to produce the number of goals that the team needs to keep their head above water. Aliadiere is quite clearly a very good player. He was superb at Reading last week but he has only got one goal so far and that is not necessarily a satisfactory haul. Mido was a late signing from Tottenham but he has one fitness problem after another and he will be out until the end of January with a groin problem. They also got Tuncay in who is a Turkish international and one report at the time said he was the Turkish David Beckham. He was quite revered in Turkey and Fenerbache were very disappointed to see him go. He has though taken a long time to settle and he isn't actually an orthodox striker - he supports the front two. The goals just haven't been forthcoming from him and in fact he only opened his account last week. So overall it's the goal haul that has been very disappointing. There is still plenty of quality in defence and in midfield but it's the lack of goals that has led to them slipping into the bottom three and it's going to be a long hard season ahead I think."
"They do have a very strong defensive unit when everybody is fit. Robert Huth for example has been out for most of the season and so has Emmanuel Pogatetz. Their presence will help and certainly create competition which is always good. They also do have two real quality wingers in Adam Johnson and Stewart Downing and then Julio Arca has been an inspiration when he is fit.
"What we can gather from talking to the manager and the players is that they are determined they will stay and avoid the dreaded drop. We are an established side in the Premier League and have only spent one year out of it since 1995 and that is pretty good going."
"The biggest problem has been that they just can't score goals. They lost Mark Viduka to Newcastle and Yakubu went to Everton. It was a case of both players wanting to leave and when it's like that you can't really keep hold of them, although they actually got a very good deal for Yakubu. When you're not scoring goals you can get into that mindset and you can tell that a lack of confidence has been a major factor as to why they have shipped goals as well. I do believe if they can find a goalscorer in January who can get eight or nine by the end of the season that will solve it. I do think an orthodox frontman playing on a regular basis will give the whole side confidence and as a unit they will perform better.
"Mido hadn't played for six months when he arrived and then it is sometimes inevitable that players will pick up injuries and so it has proved. He was a crucial part of the team's make-up as the only orthodox centre-forward and without his presence it is a battle. They have created chances but they don't have anyone who is prolific. A goal poacher would be worth their weight in gold."
"Boro are desperate to win games so even though it is Arsenal, and no-one underestimates the task, they have to set out to try and win it because with the position they are in a point doesn't make that much difference and they need three. They can take some inspiration from Newcastle's performance. You can't outplay Arsenal because they are too good and the only way to deal with them is to outfight them. Get stuck in, do a lot of running and try and unsettle the Gunners. That is the approach I think they will adopt. It's the only chance you have got when you are the bottom five and playing against a team of such quality. Boro do need to win, they have to keep going for 90 minutes and hope for the best."


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Serves 8
Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 40 min.
Step 1
Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl lined with paper towels.
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Return the pan to medium-high heat and add oil. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add flour and cook, stirring to coat the vegetables, until the flour browns, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to release their juices, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
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"Like Gov. Bush, Mr. Crew [Miami-Dade County Superintendent] and Miami-Dade's School Board deserve credit for pushing the new direction in schools. Credit, too, the Bush administration's No Child Left Behind program, which pressured states to increase test results…."
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According to Hyde Executive Director David F. Setford, "Having one of Andrew Wyeth's iconic works on display at The Hyde beyond the run of the exhibition presents a wonderful opportunity for visitors who saw last summer's show to revisit a great work of art, and provides a second chance for those who missed the exhibition to see one of the privately held works from that exhibition."
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Britain's Royal Mail is releasing a set of 10 stamps today featuring a diverse group of comics characters from British comics. They're available to those outside the U.K. as well and feature internationally famous characters like Judge Dredd and Dan Dare in addition to less-known folks like Roy Race and The Four Marys. There's also a Dennis the Menace in the set (he's the one appearing in front of the Beano comic), but don't confuse him with the U.S. character created by Hank Ketcham. Though both characters debuted within a week of each other in March 1951, they're different boys.
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GRESHAM, Ore. - The AMBER Alert issued for Gresham Police Department was canceled and deactivated Saturday night. Gresham police confirmed the suspect was taken into custody and the child, his 2-year-old daughter, was found safe.
Oregon State Police and Gresham police thanked the media and public for their interest during the AMBER Alert activation and search for child and suspect.
Earlier story:
An AMBER Alert was issued Saturday for an "armed and dangerous" suspect who fled with his 2-year-old daughter after a woman was shot in a Gresham apartment Saturday morning, police said.
Police said 36-year-old Joshua Cavett is considered armed and dangerous and took off with his biological daughter Paige Cavett, whom he does not have legal custody of.
The victim was found shot just before noon at the Holly Ridge apartments in the 2700 block of West Powell Boulevard, said Lt. Claudio Grandjean with Gresham police.
The victim reportedly has life-threatening injuries.
Police earlier indicated they were looking for a blue 1997 Ford F250 with Oregon plates, but later Saturday said that vehicle was not involved. Police said he could be in a black Dodge Charger instead.
Another vehicle possibly related to Cavett is a 1990s red Mustang with front end damage, officers said later. They had no license plate information.
Police said Cavett, a member of the Gypsy Jokers motorcycle gang, took off with his biological daughter.
Cavett was described as 5-foot-9, 266 lbs., wearing a dark beanie. He has a neck and face tattoos, police said. He was wearing a black puffy jacket, a backpack and dark baggy pants. He has multiple tattoos on his face, neck, arms and back.
Anyone who sees Cavett was urged to call 911 or 1-865-5-AMBER-5.
Oregon State Police news release:
An AMBER Alert was activated in Oregon following a request from Gresham Police Department Saturday afternoon for a child and male suspect sought following a Saturday morning shooting at a Gresham-area apartment.
Gresham Police Department is asking for the public's help to find suspect Joshua R. Cavett, age 36, from Portland, who is believed to be accompanied by his 2-year old daughter Paige Cavett. The suspect is the child's biological father but does not have legal custody. He is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Joshua Cavett is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches, weighing 265 pounds. He has several tattoos all over his body, including his face and neck. He was believed to be wearing a puffy black coat, backpack and dark baggy pants when last seen.
A possible vehicle description is not available at this time. When information is available, an update release will be provided by Gresham Police Department.
On October 12, 2013 at approximately 11:38 a.m., Gresham police were dispatched to the Holly Ridge apartments on a report of a person shot. They arrived and located the adult female victim in the apartment who had suffered a gunshot wound. She was taken to an area hospital with a life threatening injury.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspect, child and/or vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1. Tips can also be reported to Gresham Police Department at (503) 618-2719 or 1-866-5AMBER5.


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What did they do with the video from the PCA of Carrie singing I Know You Wont? Its been pulled from the video hightlights.
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Sharon. Just to clear things up, it wasn't Simon Cowell who "picked" her, it was America who did that. Anyone with a clue knew that she was, by a long shot, the best contestant that idol had ever seen. She is now, and forever will be the face of American Idol. There'll never be another "Carrie" on that show, or anywhere else for that matter.
Fantastic job Carrie, as usual.
Merely1035 says:
She did amazing last night. Winning those three awards were the perfect way to start off 2009. I can't wait for her new single and her new album. Congrats Carrie!!!!!
carrie's#1fan says:
omg i am soooo happy for carrie !!!!! omg i was going crazy when she won !!!!! carrie u have the most amazing voice ever and your the one who make me love country music and u r my idol!!! and when to her concert in october and she was more then just amazing !!!!! like omg its carrie underwood!!! and the song u sang !! omg amazing!!! i hope to meet u someday !!!! u really looked pretty last night !!! i was crying cuz i was sooo happy she won !!! hey can u guys go se my site ?? its
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SHARON says:
Carrie remains the most gorgeous, talented and kindest person in the industry. She so very deserved the honor of the night and what a performance. This girl can sing like no other. Have been to her concerts and am amazed at what she's done. Simon Cowell sure can pick them. Carrie is a true "American Idol" and we wish her nothing but the best in her life. What a gorgeous person inside and out!!
tophat says:
Outstanding performance!
Molly says:
yeah, I Know You Won't is on her Carnival Ride album, and "I Told You So" is the Randy Travis song that will be her next single.
Congratulations Carrie!!! You deserve it! ❤
Stacey says:
Hey everyone…a Carrie fan here and just wanted to make a couple corrections so everyone has the right info.
Tricia – Carrie may have said the song wasn't sung on a show before (it hasn't been), but it has been recorded – on her Carnival Ride CD.
Phyllis – This is not the Randy Travis song. The song she sang tonight was I Know You Won't. Her next single, which was written and sung by Randy, is I Told You So.
Phyllis says:
For all of you who loved this song…. it was sung by Randy Travis and he absolutely loves Carry. Surprized her with the announcement that she was inducted into the GrandOleOpry.
Anyway this is her next single and should be released shortly.
bah says:
You were amazing…love the song, I Know You Won't… favorite song off you Carnival Ride Album. Congrats on your wins, you deserve them all.
Tricia says:
She is shown on a preshow video clip saying that the song she will be singing isn't one that is recorded or that she has sung on a show before.
I hope she records it because it was amazing and I can't get it out of my head.
JR says:
Wow what a great singer she is–That has to be a hard song to sing–But she did an amazing job–and it is a beautiful song–I will be buying her CD for sure.
DJ says:
Carrie was just amazing…such talent and class. Congratulations on her wins..she sure deserved them!
marie says:
thanks…love it….will buy immediately
I Know You Won't says:
It's I Know You Won't from her Carnival cd. I hope they put out a live version.
Marie says:
Does anyone know what was the name of the song she performed with this dress?
frank says:
I've seen carrie sense the first day she came out to the music world and she is still going strong keep up the good work and keep bring out the music too..
Janice says:
Keep the faith Carrie, Jesus has your wheel. Your light shines through.
Don says:
Congratulations Carrie!!
Gorgeous dress too.
Jamie says:
Carrie is so talented and such a wonderful person. She is the People's Choice for everything and deservedly so.
Maclogo says:
…Oh, I forgot this is CBS.
Maclogo says:
She "invokes" God too??? What the H*** is that supposed to imply?
brit says:
and she deserved all of them.
she is so humble and such a wonderful person.
Maclogo says:
Carrie. Class.


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Home › Forums › Off Piste › Photography › Fuji x100 vs Oly E-M5
Jul 21, 2012 at 1:45 pm #1292214
I know there's been a couple similar threads but since the Olympus is still relatively new I figured there might be some new insight. Currently I have a Canon s90 that has overall been pretty good but I'm looking for an upgrade. I also have a Canon T1i that I never use and want to sell to fund a new camera.
A little bit of history: I shot a lot of B&W film and developed and printed everything myself but have gradually gotten away from it, mainly for the sake of convenience. I've never had a digital camera that comes anywhere close to the image quality that I was getting with medium format film and as a result have been pretty lazy with my digital picture taking over the past couple years. I'd like to get a quality compact digital and start being a little more thoughtful again. I've done some research and the x100 and E-M5 look the most appealing at the moment. Thoughts I'm having:
What it'll be used for:
-I'll definitely sell the T1i and probably sell the s90 as well, so this will likely be my only (digital) camera.
-Backpacking as well as general life documenting.
-I'm pretty into natural history/ecology stuff, so I like good macro capabilities for plants, etc. I'd probably shoot more wildlife but don't really have any interest at all in big long lenses. I've never owned or felt the need for long zooms. I do, however, use the long end of the zoom on the s90 somewhat regularly. Getting a good shot of a rattlesnake with the x100 seems a little, uh, questionable…
-I love the simplicity and excellent image quality.
-I'm a bit concerned about the single focal length since this will probably be my only camera
-I like the compactness
-Lots of used ones available/cheaper than the Oly
-Definitely more versatile, but I'm a bit afraid I'd end up just using the Panasonic 20/1.7 95% of the time anyway, so not sure I'd take full advantage of the versatility. I don't see myself carrying extra lenses around.
-Weather sealing is nice, but not sure if it means much unless I'm using sealed lenses (none of which seem like lenses I'd use backpacking–which is when sealing would be the most useful)
-Better video than the Fuji. I haven't really used the video feature much on the s90 mostly because it's not very good, but I could see myself starting to shoot more video of I had the capability.
-a bit heavier/bulkier that the Fuji
Anyway, any input from those that have been using these (or other similar cameras) would be appreciated.Jul 21, 2012 at 3:07 pm #1896500
Rick DreherBPL Member
@halfturboLocale: Northernish California
Hi Brendan,
If your prime concern is finding the better one-camera solution, the E-M5 would seem to be the right path–you get to choose your lens(es) and the camera itself has far more capabilities. I've taken mine on a total of one backpacking trip, in miserable weather as it turned out, and am already sold. I used it mostly with the 12-50, and a bit with the 45/1.8 (which is not weatherproof, but fast and very sharp wide open). FWIW the 12-50's macro capability is surprisingly good.
I do admire the X100 but would probably go for the X-Pro1 despite the greater weight and price. The single fixed lens is simply too limiting, IMHO, based on using a DP1.
Good luck!
RickJul 22, 2012 at 11:18 am #1896657
clay stewartMember
If, like you said you were only going to use something like the 20 1.7, with the OMD, then I think the X100 would be the better choice, as it has a wonderful macro mode, plus the auto stitch mode, for wide vista shots, or whatever.
I have the X100 and with the recent firmware upgrades and a 95 mb a sec. card, it's a pretty decent camera now and the image quality is a good step above my GH2 ( don't have the OMD).
If, however you want more choices for lenses, specially for the tele end, then the OMD would be a better choice, although the larger sensor on the X100 does allow for more cropping than the 4/3 sensor does, for sure.
A weather sealed body without a weather sealed lens, sort of negates that benefit.Jul 22, 2012 at 7:15 pm #1896747
Eugene SmithBPL Member
@eugeneiusLocale: Nuevo Mexico
Both of those will be what you make of them, fully capable cameras for image making. I flip flopped between the X100 and waiting for the E-M5, but was sold by the X100 for several reasons, the image quality first and foremost, which is excellent with the fixed lens. The styling is unobtrusive, it is a camera that I have no reservations slinging around my chest everyday.
There are and will be better cameras than the X100, it has its fair share of flaws and quirks, but they can all be worked around quite easily. I sold my very capable Nikon D7000 and acquired lenses because it sat in a bag most of the time, this wasn't a camera that I enjoyed slinging around with me on a regular basis.
Check your exif data and find what focal length you typically settle with.
Pecos Wilderness, 7/2/12. Fuji X100 ISO200 f16-1/100 0ev 23mmJul 23, 2012 at 10:07 am #1896871
right now my family has an x100, om e-m5, fuji x-pro1, panasonic gh2, a s90, and just received a sony rx100. We plan to downsize and sell / pass on several of these cameras. clearly the s90 is going, but which others we will keep and which we will get rid of is a really hard choice. I guess if we could keep just one camera it would be the OM E-M5 because the image quality is decent, with one of the pancake lens it's pretty light / compact, and I appreciate the versatility of the multiple lens, even if 80% of the time I use the 20/1.7 lens.
the x100 fits my me really well. It's my everyday carry camera. I love the ergonomics (though the menu system could be better). if it had the x-pro1 sensor, I could maybe consider this being my only camera… but I prefer better low light performance for a good bit of my non backpacking photography and having other lens lengths is useful… though if I am honest, most likely 90% of my images can be handled by it's lens. So my minimalist leanings would love this to be my only camera, but practically suggests this is one of the camera that will ultimately go.
I *love* the image quality of the x-pro1… but the speed and accuracy of the auto focus, and the pain of using manual focus is a real handicap. Hopefully a firmware upgrade will improve this soon, just as fuji fixed a number of problems with the X100. The other downside is while not not huge, and certainly lighter than many DSLRs, the x-pro1 camera is larger than you might expect. The x100 slips inside my everyday carry bag, the x-pro1 even with the smallest lens doesn't.
The gh2 is better for video and the fully articulated screen is quite useful at times. The e-m5 has 1-2 stop advantage, but at low ISO settings I don't find the e-m5 having significantly better image quality.
the size of the s90 was perfect, but very rarely was I satisfied with image quality. It was what I would take on backpacking trips when I was really trying to keep weight down… but most of the time a heavier camera came on the trip. I am hoping the sony rx100 which be good enough that I won't feel compelled to bring a larger / heavier camera. We will see if that is the case.
–MarkJul 24, 2012 at 2:29 pm #1897242
Excellent feedback, everyone. Thanks. I feel like the E-M5 is the wiser choice but I really want the X100, mainly for simplicity and a bit better image quality. I feel like I'd carry and use it more, but there will probably be times where I'd miss the versatility of the E-M5. I've definitely checked out the Xpro1 but it's a bit too spendy for me and does appear a bit more bulky.
Mark, have you compared prints of the E-M5/X100/Xpro1?
Eugene, I love the sheep pic. Good stuff.Jul 25, 2012 at 12:19 am #1897390
rarely print, and not enough from these recently cameras to say a lot . mostly view on high res display. The Xpro1 is the champ generally. I have been pleased with both the X100 and E-M5 so long as I keep ISO at 1000 or less.
–MarkJul 25, 2012 at 1:44 am #1897401
Jason ElsworthBPL Member
@jephotoLocale: New Zealand
I am pleased with my x100 so far. I haven't worked on any RAW files yet, but jpegs are excellent. It certainly isn't the perfect camera, but for me the combination of small size, simplicity and high image quality was perfect.Jul 25, 2012 at 8:28 am #1897435
There has been a fun great video shootout running for a month or so. Video is one of the reasons that I am still holding onto the GH2… it has worked well, and it did well again other cameras costing 10x,
–markAug 13, 2012 at 9:25 pm #1902490
Kai LarsonBPL Member
I own both.
They are not comparable.
If I had to choose one, I'd choose the OMD E-M5
I have a review and comparison of them on my blog here:Sep 18, 2012 at 5:01 am #1913249
carl beckerMember
@carlbeckerLocale: Northern Virginia
I own the X100 and also have a D700. For hiking and quick use I like the X100. When I need more versatility I use the D700. I don't have a problem with on lens when hiking. As you note most of your shots would be with a single focal length. If I had to start all over again I would probably have a X PRO 1 with a few lenses and D7000 for tele work.Sep 24, 2012 at 9:31 am #1915145
Rick DreherBPL Member
@halfturboLocale: Northernish California
Pixel peepers can now compare the two at DxOMark, who finally released their E-M5 evaluation. Basically a push, with a slight edge to the Fuji in high-ISO performance.
RickSep 24, 2012 at 3:01 pm #1915222
I ended up with an X100 and have used it on a few trips now. Overall it's been a joy, but I'll probably sell it for an X-E1 later this fall. Should be about the same size/wt as the X100 once the 27mm pancake is available, and it'll be quite a bit more versatile than the X100 (plus a bump in IQ since it has the X pro sensor).Sep 25, 2012 at 1:25 pm #1915484
Kyle MeyerBPL Member
@kylemeyerLocale: Portland, OR
I have the X100 and it is wonderful. As someone who's owned a Canon 30D, T1i, T2i, used a 5D Mark II extensively, I really really love it. I like the constraint of a lack of zoom and find it improves my consideration of composition instead of simply zooming to fill the frame with whatever I'm photographing. Prime lenses make people a better photographer.
That said, my decision in picking the X100 over the E-M5 was that the X100 takes more "filmic" photos. The E-M5 takes very digital, perfect photos that lack the energy that the X100 photos seem to capture.Sep 27, 2012 at 12:08 am #1916037
Brian AustinMember
@footeabLocale: Pacific Northwest
Sigma SD2M rather than either of these options(though I would go with the OMD-5 over the 100). You want Medium Format Quality, this cam has it according to Luminous Landscape who seems to be more of a photog effenete. Likewise, its user interface stinks. =) Same price too.Oct 18, 2012 at 8:48 pm #1922707
Frank DelandMember
@ramblerLocale: On the AT in VA
Kai, great reviews. Very helpful. I have an Oly e-620 that probably needs replacement as it is beginning to need repair. Since I have several lenses the EM-5 will probably be my next move. It was good to learn about the compatibility of the Canon L series, too. Thanks.
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