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Site of Deccan Herald Spreading Harmful Code
Security experts said that DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks depend on several web users or netizens, who have not install any security software, making it possible for hackers to plant viruses and trojans onto the systems and conduct the distributed coordinated attack as per their convenience.
Also the latest incidents in India pointed out that hackers have turned towards frequently visited Websites of news paper to plant dangerous codes to attack the users who access those sites regularly.
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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) — An Army veteran who last year strapped a fake bomb to his body and held police at bay for seven hours has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Fifty-two-year-old Roman Conaway of Fairview Heights pleaded guilty in April to federal charges of making false threats to detonate an explosive device and of influencing a federal official by threat.
Along with the prison time, Conaway was ordered Friday to pay more than $35,000 for the cost of emergency responders who converged on the standoff scene.
Prosecutors requested a 50-month sentence for Conaway. Defense attorneys asked for a 30-month sentence.
Authorities say before the standoff at Conaway's home, he threatened to start a war between Christians and Muslims.
All the explosive items in Conaway's possession turned out to be harmless.

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I've got two articles elsewhere today. They carry the same title, but they're a bit different. One is an OpEd in the Minneapolis StarTribune:
It may have been the jet lag, but a couple of articles in the Sept. 1 Star Tribune rubbed me the wrong way.
After 30 hours of planes, layovers and passport control lines, I'd returned home from Sri Lanka to see headlines and photos of Christians happily worshipping outdoors ("Summer in the Cities: Heavens above") and Muslim worshippers being suspiciously watched and photographed by their neighbors ("Cities tread warily on holy ground").
I am a Christian — a Christian theologian, not to put too fine a point on it — so I'm generally sympathetic to my coreligionists. But here's what was striking: the Lutherans of Burnsville have been worshipping outdoors, unmolested, for four decades. Meanwhile, the Muslims of Bloomington, only seven months in, are under duress because they're causing traffic problems in the neighborhood.
I visited Sri Lanka, the tropical island that hangs like an earring off the southern tip of India, at the invitation of World Vision. A Christian development and relief organization, World Vision is best known for its child-sponsorship program, and that's what I was there to see.
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Welcome to the neighborhoodWritten by Admin
Western North Carolina is a region of small, vibrant downtowns. Each has its own personality and history, so take the time to get out of your car and meander, sit on a bench, and just enjoy your time in these unique places.
The Great Smoky Mountains National ParkWritten by Admin
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has an amazing array of mini-ecosystems within its borders — from peaks over 6,000 feet to low valleys, from moist, densely forested coves to dry meadows. A walk from mountain base to peak compares with traveling 1,250 miles north. Several resident plants and animals live only in the Smokies.
Selected hikesWritten by Admin
Hiking is one of the best ways to get out and commune with nature. With a quiet step you stand a great chance of seeing some of the multitude of wildlife Western North Carolina has to offer.
Waynesville's best kept secret: Bosu's Wine Shop opens new spaceWritten by Garret K. Woodward
With the quiet evening sun fading behind the Great Smoky Mountains on a late spring evening, a single building glowed bright at the bottom of Miller Street in downtown Waynesville.
The usual joyous commotion at Bosu's Wine Shop wasn't coming from their store. Rather, it was from a large wooden door around the side of the building and down the alleyway. Welcome to The Secret Wine Company, where curiosity and culinary delights intersect.
If you build it, they will come (and drink); Franklin welcomes first craft breweryWritten by Garret K. Woodward
Cruising through downtown Franklin, one begins to wonder where exactly is the Lazy Hiker Brewing Company. You've been told it's on Main Street, but where? And just as you begin to debate whether to turn around and try again, your vehicle hits the crest of a steep downhill.
The allure of the Cherohala SkywayWritten by Garret K. Woodward
They say the easiest way to hide something is to place it right in front of someone. Well, what would you say if I told you one of the most beautiful roads in America was right in your backyard, and it's something besides the Blue Ridge Parkway?
All in the family at Riverwood PotteryWritten by Garret K. Woodward
Standing in her Dillsboro studio, potter Zan Barnes can't help but smile.
"If you told me in high school that this is what I'd be doing, I'd have laughed in your face — absolutely not," she said.
Balsam Mountain Inn 'Songwriters in the Round'Written by Garret K. Woodward
Pulling off the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway onto the Cabin Flats Road, within an earshot of Waynesville, the quiet road soon turns from pavement to gravel to dirt.
And just as quickly the Balsam Mountain Inn appears, looming high above Cabin Flats like a postcard of a forgotten era, perhaps lost in the mailroom of time, a point in history when style and class were synonymous.
HART enters second act: Beloved theatre opens new stageWritten by Garret K. Woodward
Sitting on a bench one recent sunny afternoon, Steven Lloyd gazes to his right, a big smile immediately rolling across his face.
"When I look over there, I see potential — a lot of potential," he said.
Blueway Trails of the North Carolina SmokiesWritten by Admin
Four rivers — the Little Tennessee, Nantahala, Oconaluftee and Tuckaseegee — flow through the NC Smokies and into Fontana Lake at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains, creating a spectacular "Blueways Trail" throughout the region.


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This is the Oxford Street of the future. Well, according to wacky architecture firm Southstudio.
It thinks Oxford Street could make like New York and get its very own High Line — a transport-free walkway in the sky. Southstudio has drawn up a plan that would more than double the pavement area, create green space and reduce congestion. Could the gridlocked buses on Oxford Street really become a thing of the past?
Bit rich to say London's a cheap place to live
"London has made the top 10 list of cheapest European cities, moving from sixth position to become the fifth cheapest, ahead of Spain, Germany, Portugal, France and Ireland," says a PR missive.
Hmm, moving along from the fact that the spinners (Golin Harris, in case you're wondering) can't seem to work out what's a city and what's a country, how would London — a place where residents and tourists alike are currently stomaching higher prices on everything from household energy to food — work out so cheap?
Ah, the International Price Comparison study reports: "London is one of the cheapest places in Europe to purchase products such as the new iPad, Converse trainers and a Swatch watch."
A closer look at the findings reveals milk, coffee, bus tickets, petrol and tampons all cost more in London. But if an iPad is cheaper here than in Oslo, it must be a steal to live here, eh?
* If in doubt, follow the money. As the race enters its last stretch, the bookmakers have made up their minds on the Bank of England governorship. The City money has piled on to Deputy Governor Paul Tucker, who has now been backed into 1/3 in some quarters after having drifted to as long as 5/1 in the summer, when the Libor fixing scandal was in full blaze. Now Tucker is measuring up for curtains...
Sorry, no free booze at Tim's AGM
He's canny, that Tim Martin, founder and chairman of JD Wetherspoon. Last week's annual meeting was, of course, held in one of his pubs — to be precise, the Crosse Keys in Gracechurch Street in the City. It was formerly a rather grand HSBC banking hall. Shareholders were offered free coffee and bacon rolls before the meeting. Once it was finished the bar was open, but all drinks had to be paid for.
* The Bank of England has a miserable record on controlling inflation over the past few years, with the cost of living barely managing a mere nod at its 2% target. But it has an admirable record in one respect at least — its inflation report cost £3 in 2006, and costs the same today. One economist said: "Given the huge grief that they would get if they put it up, you can assume it will cost that much in perpetuity."
New series of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue started yesterday on BBC Radio 4. Is the timing coincidental?
Venue's apt as Polman picks up his award
It was a homecoming of sorts for Paul Polman last night as the Unilever boss picked up the First Award for Responsible Capitalism in the sumptuous surroundings of Lancaster House.
Unbeknown to most in the room, it is exactly a century since Lord Leverhulme, co-founder of the Magnum-to-Marmite grocery group, bought the building, then called Stafford House, for the nation, renaming it in honour of his northern roots. "Every time I come here, which is quite often, I regret this is not my office," said Polman.
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For young performers at the Grammys, exposure could be the award
By Eric Kelsey
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Winning a Grammy Award may be the goal on Sunday, but getting a chance to perform at the annual awards show in front of tens of millions of TV viewers worldwide could be the biggest career maker of the night for up-and-coming singers and musicians.
The Grammys, rated in a recent industry poll by Billboard magazine as the second-best promotional opportunity for an artist or group behind performing at football's Super Bowl halftime show, will offer that chance to several young singers like country music's Kacey Musgraves, Hunter Hayes and New Zealand teen pop wunderkind Lorde.
"It is a humongous opportunity," said the 22-year-old Hayes, who is nominated for best country solo performance this year after earning three nods as a newcomer in 2013.
"It's a huge introduction and endorsement, not only to get to perform in front of these pioneers and musical masterminds but to get the endorsement from the Academy in that way," added Hayes, referring to Grammy organizer, the Recording Academy, which tapped him to perform last year too.
This year's top performances include pop stars Beyonce, Katy Perry, promising rappers Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, as well as former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
Grammys can be notoriously difficult to predict and this year seems to be particularly vexing because there is no predominant genre or theme. The nominees for the top award, album of the year, represent five different sounds, from country pop's Taylor Swift to French DJ duo Daft Punk.
"I'd have to say it is a bit of an odd year in music and not necessarily in a bad way," said producer Jeff Bhasker, nominated for three top awards this year including song of the year for "Just Give Me a Reason," by Pink and Nate Ruess.
He sees a "reshuffling of the deck as far as what listeners are hungry for," noting that popular music is becoming more intimate and slowing down from the up-tempo dance music of years past. Continued...


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The staff of the LaRue County Health Department went "pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to encourage women over 40 years old to get regular mammograms and all women to talk to their doctor or health care professional about any risk factors they may have for breast cancer. Front from left, Frances Kilgore and Brenda Sims; back, Diana Leathers, Julie Percefull, R.N. and Tammi Moore, R.N.
Hardin & LaRue Diabetes Coalition
The Hardin & LaRue Diabetes Coalition will meet 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at the LaRue County Extension Office, Old E'town Road, Hodgenville. It is open to anyone with interest in early diagnosis, reduction of complications, prevention and elimination of diabetes. For more information or to register for classes, contact Melissa Conder at 769-1601, Ext. 1035.
Managing meals
Have you started the holiday shopping countdown yet? To avoid the end-of-the-year holiday crunch on your wallet, it is important to plan for holiday expenses through the year. Also, it is important to realize that Christmas is not the only expensive holiday within the next three months.
Halloween ranks as the third most expensive holiday, following Christmas and Valentine's Day. This might surprise some people, since typically the holiday does not involve large gift-giving or family events. Nonetheless, the price of costumes, candy and decorations can add up.
Having the flu can be hard for anyone but it is extra risky for people with diabetes. Diabetes can weaken your body's ability to fight the flu virus.
Being sick can raise your blood glucose and keep you from eating properly. You are also at risk of flu-related problems like pneumonia. So for people with diabetes, the flu can mean longer illness. It can mean being put in the hospital or even death.
Ways to prevent the flu
• Get a flu shot every year as soon as it is offered each fall.
Soup supper at Mount Tabor Baptist Church
Chili supper at Sunrise Manor
Kelsey Hughes and Rhett Higgins, both of Hodgenville, announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride to be is the daughter of Joan Hughes of Louisville and John P. Hughes III of Indiana.
She is a 2008 graduate of the University of Louisville with a bachelor of science degree in molecular biology. She is employed by Aldridge and Aldridge Law Firm.
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Health Solutions Pvt Ltd (MedPlus) is hiring FRESHERS for Software Engineers profile
Medplus is hiring Software Freshers.
This is a good opportunity for all the young aspirants looking for career in Software Stream.
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3) Only candidates who clear written test followed by interview rounds shall be considered for job offer. All the candidates are requested to report by 8:30 AM at the venue (Google Map).
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And Pope Alexander VI had the painter pinturicchio disguise his mistress as the Virgin Mary in one fresco.
pinturicchio loved him and took him with him to Siena to help him with his work there.
In the first chapel is a "Nativity" by pinturicchio, who also painted the lunettes.
For there is just as much difference between those things as there is between Douglas and pinturicchio.
He declared my undoubted pinturicchio was only a Giovanni do Spagno.
The third chapel is painted by pinturicchio , and the fourth has an interesting bas-relief of the fifteenth century.
pinturicchio's frescoes at Siena occupied him from 1502 to 1509.
All five were decorated by pinturicchio and his pupils, and all with reference to the Borgias.
Could it be possible that this Captain Brown should have his pinturicchio?
The choir (shown when there is no service) has a ceiling by pinturicchio.


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The back of my XJ was sagging so I added a pair of these Rear Spring Spacers to my Rancho 3" lift. They helped with the looks and did not change the ride so I was happy with them for the price.


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|Ruth's version of Ina Garten's Flag Cake, July 4, 2012.
Sunday Dinner is a great American tradition that has all but disappeared. I want to bring it back. Join me in an exploration of roots food, culinary history, and kitchen folklore. Let's remake Sunday Dinner from scratch.
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Look at #9 in the OP; the lower arrow stops just short of the clean-out hole.
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Look at #9 in the OP; the lower arrow stops just short of the clean-out hole.
thanks cpo 15 and serveyor,the Kahr manual makes no mention of this or how often the striker channel should be cleaned..
About the striker cleanout hole: It's not mentioned in the manual as needing any special attention. I'd shot a few thousand rounds before reading some post that mentioned cleaning it out. So I squirted a bunch of Gunzilla into it and tons of tiny brass chips came out. I'm glad they're out, but the gun ran fine with them in (and again the Kahr manual is silent on the subject) so maybe the Kahr's not so sensitive in this area.
About not putting lubricant in the striker channel: I sent my CW9 into Kahr for service and the slide came back dripping with oil; so I figured that heavy oiling is OK in the factory's eyes. I personally wipe everything down so there's no standing/dripping lubricant, but I do lube the striker channel with Gunzilla.
Me too. I disagree with the "dry striker" camp. Moving metal needs slippery stuff or it will wear prematurely. It doesn't need much though. I would never spray a grease cutting agent into the striker channel. There are a couple of other suggestions on KahrTalk that make no sense to me and go against what I've been taught, or at best seem unneccesary. I treat my Kahrs the same as I do any other of my pistols.Quote:
...but I do lube the striker channel...
Yes, it is true that one can go online on user forums to learn about these issues, and view informative videos online, as you have mentioned here. And that is all well and good, and is a most valid point to mention here in this discussion.
But does that in any way at all absolve a gun manufacturer from not providing any guidance at all in the gun's manual?
I don't think that it does. I think that gun makers have an obligation to provide a comprehensive manual with their products. The job that Kahr has done with their documentation is absolutely shoddy when it comes to the subjects of cleaning and lubrication.
What if someone is buying a Kahr, and it is their first handgun?
I have gun manuals from Kahr, Sig, S&W, Ruger, Kimber, Kel-Tec, Beretta, Marlin, Mossberg, Remington etc, and I don't think any of them are as "comprehensive" as you are searching for.
However, one cannot say that all handgun manuals are at the same poor level that the Kahr manual is at regarding instructions for cleaning and lubrication. I have before me here on my desk manuals for all of my pistols, from Kahr, S&W, Sig, Beretta, Walther, and HK. And the Kahr manual is easily the very worst at providing any useful information to its owner.
My Sig P220's manual goes into a fair amount of detail. It includes a warning about how some solvents can be harmful. The Kahr manual does not even include that warning. While the instructions do not go into great detail, at least they do list the crucial areas that need to be cleaned ( barrel, breech face, and locking insert ) and also list the key things to lubricate ( barrel, recoil spring, recoil spring guide, and the frame rails.
The manual for my S&W M&P is more sparse than the P220 manual when it comes to cleaning specifics. But it improves on it on the subject of lubrication, by providing two detailed photographs showing all of the key lubrication points. It also includes the warning about using ammoniated solvents. Again, this is quite superior to the lack of any useful information in the Kahr manual.
The manual for my Beretta PX4 has two full pages of instructions on cleaning and lubricating that step one through working with all of the key components of the gun. This level of detail is quite good, and certainly far, far superior to the complete lack of any details at all, which is what the Kahr manual provides. It steps the owner through processing the barrel, the central block., the slide, the recoil spring and guide, and the frame.
Of all my guns, the manual for my HK USP easily has the most instructions regarding cleaning and lubrication: a full 3 pages of instructions. Like the manual for my Beretta PX4, it steps one through all the components and areas that need to be cleaned and lubed. But it goes into even greater detail.
What both the HK and Beretta manuals lack, however, are any photographs illustrating specific lubrication points, like my S&W M&P's manual has.
Finally, I come to the manual for my primary carry gun: the Walther PPS. This manual has over 2 pages of instructions on cleaning and lubrication. While the level of detail is not as good as the HK or Beretta manuals, it does also include the warning about using inappropriate solvents. And just like the S&W M&P manual, it also includes two helpful photographs that detail all of the lubrication points.
So you see, I am speaking from extensive experience with numerous handguns when I complain about the Kahr manual. It is most definitely substandard and inferior to others, when it comes to providing any helpful or useful information to gun owners about cleaning or maintenance.
It is interesting that the gun that I like the most regarding its quality, reliability, conceal-ability, and shoot-ability ( the Walther PPS ), is also a gun where the manufacturer did a good job at providing decent documentation on cleaning and lubrication.
If ya gotta tell people ... clean & light oil all moving parts upon occassion, and any moving metal to metal parts..... then I"m really getting worried.
The only reason I didn't follow the manufacturer's very clear, specifically stated directions is due to my USAF service. I understand what "lowest bidder" means, both the positive and negative aspects. One of those meanings is that manuals and documentation are more like suggestions or... rough ideas.
However, the only other firearm I've ever been responsible for maintaining was M4 Uncle Sam had me shoot in boot camp, which demanded psychotherapy and a mani-pedi (slight exaggeration... maybe... I was a bit sleep deprived). I kind of figured the Kahr ran somewhere between this and the manufacturer's clear, specific... and frankly, dismissive lubrication guides. When I briefly Googled, I found many misleading in-jokes (at least, I think "dunk it in Mobil One" is one) so finally said "forget it" and just gave everything a very light wipe-down with 3-in-1 oil and a glasses cleaning cloth, which allowed the weapon to reliably feed rounds from the magazine (it seized up half the time before this).
My point is, thank you Lance for posting this. Thank you to the content creator for making this. And please, please cut the "what is this, your first gun?" attitude because, yes, for many of us this is their first gun.


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|Howard Steven Friedman
June 10, 1972
New York City
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Columbia University
Howard Steven Friedman (born June 10, 1972) is a prominent American statistician, health economist, writer and artist currently employed at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and as an adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University[1]
Friedman is widely known for his role as a lead statistical modeler on a number of key United Nations projects and for his wide-ranging publications in the fields of statistics and health economics.
Friedman was born in New York City and received his bachelor's degree from Binghamton University in applied physics in 1993. He received a master's in statistics in 1998 and PhD in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1999. His thesis work focused on neural representations of object color through neurophysiological records of awake, behaving monkeys. This research leveraged a visual phenomenon known as Troxler's fading which is related to color filling-in to explore how object color is represented in the visual cortex. He has also contributed to areas of changepoint detection as it applies to neurophysiology.
Friedman was awarded a number of awards during his undergraduate and graduate career including the National Merit Scholarship, Whitaker Foundation Fellowship[2] and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship NSF-GRF
Following his dissertation work, Friedman took a position as a director at Capital One where he led teams of statisticians, analysts and programmers in various areas of operations and marketing. He left Capital One to form Analytic Solutions LLC in 2003 which provided consulting services in areas of designing, developing and modeling data.
He moved to a full-time position at the United Nations in 2007 where he has since been a lead on work including the ICPD @ 15 Costing, High Level Task Force on Innovative Financing, and the Adding It Up reports. He is credited with being the lead developer of the Integrated Health Model (used for costing the Health-related Millennium Development Goals within UNDP) and the Reproductive Health Costing Tool in UNFPA[3] He is a lead scientist for the interagency collaboration among UNICEF, World Bank, World Health Organization, UNFPA, UNAIDS and UNDP for the development of the Unified Health Model, a project sponsored by the IHP+.[4] In 2014, he was a Visiting Researcher at Oxford University's Department of Economics.
Friedman is the author of over 50 scientific articles and book chapters in areas of applied statistics, health economics and politics.
Friedman was born in New York City. His father worked as a math teacher, his mother worked as an early education teacher.
Literature and artwork[edit]
In addition to his scientific career, Friedman is an accomplished artist[5][6] and writer. His formal art training was at both Binghamton University and the School of Visual Arts. His first book, Angels and Stardust, featured original poetry and artwork. In his doctoral thesis, he quoted both Ozymandias and Angels and Stardust in the preface. His paintings have been displayed in a number of New York City venues.
His recent writing is focused on political analysis leveraging his statistics and United Nations experience have been published in numerous online venues including the Huffington Post,[7] and cnbc.com.[8]
In June 2012, Prometheus Books released his book Measure of a Nation. This book focuses on how to improve America by first comparing its performance with thirteen competitive industrial nations, then identifying the best practices found throughout the world that can be adopted here in the United States. Measure of a Nation was named by Jared Diamond as the best book of 2012 in an interview[9] published in the New York Times.
Friedman released an e-book, A Modest Proposal for America, in May 2013 through Foreword Literary that combines an opening satire on America with an analysis of US federal government finances.
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Peer-review publications[edit]
- Friedman, H. S., Navaratnam, P., Reardon, G., High, K. P., & Strauss, M. E. A retrospective analysis of clinical characteristics, hospitalization, and functional outcomes in residents with and without Clostridium difficile infection in US long-term care facilities. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 Jun;30(6):1121-30.
- Stenberg, K., Axelson, H., Sheehan, P., Anderson, I., Gülmezoglu, A. M., Temmerman, M., Friedman HS, …& Bustreo, F. Advancing social and economic development by investing in women's and children's health: a new Global Investment Framework. The Lancet, 12 April 2014 ( Vol. 383, Issue 9925, Pages 1333-1354 ).
- High, K. P., Yogel, R., High, K. P., Friedman, H. S., Navaratnam, P., Reardon, G., & Strauss, M. A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical Characteristics, Hospitalization, and Humanistic Outcomes in Patients With and Without Clostridium Difficile-Associated Disease in US Long Term Care Facilities. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, Volume 13, Issue 3, B18 - B19, 2013
- Friedman H, Mollon P, Lian J, Navaratnam P. "Clinical Outcomes, Health Resource Use, and Cost in Patients With Early Versus Late Treatment With Dual or Triple Anti-Platelet Treatment for Acute Coronary Syndrome", Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2013 Aug;13(4):273-83
- Friedman HS, Rajagopalan S, Barnes JP, Roseman H. Combination Therapy with Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Versus Statin Monotherapy for LDL-C Reduction and Goal Attainment in a Real-world Clinical Setting. Clinical Therapeutics. 2011 Feb; 33(2):212-24.
- Navaratnam P, Friedman HS Urdaneta E. The impact of adherence and disease control on resource use and charges in patients with mild asthma managed on inhaled corticosteroid agents. Patient Prefer Adherence 2010 (4) pp. 197–205
- Friedman HS, Navaratnam P, McLaughlin J. Adherence and asthma control with mometasone furoate versus fluticasone propionate in adolescents and young adults with mild asthma. J of Asthma Vol 47, Issue: 9, 2010 Nov, pp 994–1000
- Navaratnam P, Friedman HS, Urdaneta E. Mometasone furoate vs fluticasone propionate with salmeterol: multivariate analysis of resource use and asthma-related charges. Curr Med Res Opin. 12 October 2009.
- Friedman HS, Song X, Crespi S, Navaratnam P. Comparative Analysis of Length of Stay, Total Costs, and Treatment Success between Intravenous Moxifloxacin 400 mg and Levofloxacin 750 mg among Hospitalized Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Value in Health. 20 August 2009
- Friedman HS, Eid NS, Crespi S, Wilcox TK, Reardon G. Retrospective claims study of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol fixed-dose combination use as initial asthma controller therapy in children despite guideline recommendations. Clin Ther. 2009 May;31(5):1056-63.
- Loftus EV Jr, Friedman HS, Delgado DJ, Sandborn WJ. Colectomy subtypes, follow-up surgical procedures, postsurgical complications, and medical charges among ulcerative colitis patients with private health insurance in the United States. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2009 Apr;15(4):566-75.
- Friedman H, Wilcox T, Reardon G, Crespi S, Yawn BP. A retrospective study of the use of fluticasone propionate/salmeterol combination as initial asthma controller therapy in a commercially insured population.Clin Ther. 2008 Oct;30(10):1908-17.
- Loftus EV, Delgado DJ, Friedman HS, Sandborn WJ. Colectomy and the Incidence of Post-Surgical Complications among Ulcerative Colitis Patients with Private Health Insurance In The United States American Journal of Gastroenterology, 103(7):1737-4, 2008
- Friedman HS., Tencer T., Chan W. Impact of HIV and HCV Infection on Hospitalization and Resource Use Among Hemophilia Enrollees in Commercial Health Plans. J Manag Care Pharm. Nov-Dec;13(9):790-8, 2007
- Friedman HS., Yawn BP. Resource utilization in asthma: combined fluticasone propionate/salmeterol compared with inhaled corticosteroids. Current Medical Research & Opinion. 23(2):427-34, 2007
- Keating KN., Friedman HS., Perfetto EM. Moxifloxacin versus levofloxacin for treatment of acute rhinosinusitis: a retrospective database analysis of treatment duration, outcomes, and charges. Current Medical Research & Opinion. 22(2):327-33, 2006
- Keating KN., Friedman H., Perfetto EM. Fluoroquinolone therapy for uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: A retrospective database comparison of treatment duration, failures and charges. Clinical Drug Investigation. Vol. 25(10)(pp 621–631), 2005
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- von der Heydt R, Zhou H, Friedman HS, "Representation of stereoscopic edges in monkey visual cortex", Vision Research 40:1955-1967, 2000.
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Book publications[edit]
- Friedman, Howard Steven, A Modest Proposal for America, Foreword Literary, 2013
- Friedman, Howard Steven, Measure of a Nation, Prometheus Books, 2012
- von der Heydt, R., Friedman, H. S., & Zhou, H. Searching for the neural mechanisms of color filling-in. In: Filling-in: From Perceptual Completion to Cortical Reorganization, eds. Pessoa, L. & De Weerd, P., pp. 106–127. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2003
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In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument
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During its 25 years of existence, Acappella has quietly gone about building a reputation of unparalleled excellence as the premier all-vocal group of the Christian music industry. CCM Update perhaps defined them best as "four-charming, thoughtful artists - these four talented gents are 'the franchise'." Part of this success is due to their compelling on-stage presence in well over 100 concerts a year. They have encountered sell-out crowds all over the United States, Canada, Brazil, Europe, Australia, South Africa, China, Jamaica, as well as the French West Indies.
Millions of people worldwide have been exposed to the unique music of Acappella through national television appearances, and by hearing them as the "voice" of Sony Camcorder commercials. Most Acappella fans, however, know them from albums that have won them the reputation for "superb quality". These albums include We Have Seen His Glory, Rescue, and Acappella Hymns For all the World which Release Magazine praised for "flawless vocals". The publication added further that "this foursome has vocal harmonies down to a science - no, make that an art."
The Acappella Company began as a dream in the mind of young Keith Lancaster. With an exceptional vocal range, and a unique ability to compose memorable songs, Keith recorded his first album, singing all the parts a cappella, at an early age. Now, as the founder of The Acappella Company, Keith heads up producing the unique and diverse a cappella projects, using the finest all-vocals techniques, technology, and voices available. While still heavily involved with leadership in The Acappella Company, Keith also works as a Worship Minister in the Nashville area. You can find him every weekend before more than 3000 people at the Madison Church Of Christ. He is also director of a small singing group at David Lipscomb University.
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Review: Our first Classics album released in the early 90's. This album stands out as a collection of "best of Contemporary Christian". When we decided to do this album, these were the first 10 songs we thought of. Songs from artists like the late Rich Mullins, Michael W. Smith, the Imperials, Amy Grant, Petra, and the Gaither Trio. It's hard to beat songs like these.
Songlist: Awesome God, Thy Word, We Are His Hands, Because He Lives, Father's Eyes, Coloring Song, El -Shaddai, Friends, Soon and Very Soon, We Will Stand
Review: These are the new classics. Songs by Wayne Watson, Petra, Sandi Patty, Ray Boltz, and others. All done in the a cappella style you've come to expect. An excellent album with arrangements that are true to the originals.
Songlist: Looking Out For #1, O Happy Day, Via Dolorosa, Thank You, Lift Him Up, When God Ran, All Rise, Do Right, How Could You Say No?, In The Name Of The Lord
Review: These songs center around the act of communion. The central theme being the sacrifice of Jesus, this album draws you closer to meditating on Him. These are songs you know. Songs you've sung all your life, like Were You There, Jesus Paid It All, At The Cross, and Kum Ba Ya.
Songlist: Let Us Break Bread Together, I Gave My Life For Thee, There Is A Fountain, According To Thy Gracious Word, My Jesus I Love Thee, At The Cross, Jesus Paid It All, Nothing But The Blood, Were You There?, Kum Ba Ya
Review: Keith Lancaster's Acappella Company of brings us another finely crafted collection of 16 original songs by Acappella Praise & Worship. Keith has produced the album, with Gary Miller, who also wrote, or co-wrote, and composed a number of lovely songs: "We Will Sing," "Beautiful Lamb," "Lord We Love You," "Plenty Good News," "Lord" and "Holy Lord." Keith Lancaster wrote and composed "Hear the Voice of The Lord," "Covenant of Love," "O Lord, Deliver Me," "Walking in the Light," "I Am Unworthy," "One Thing I Ask" and "Lift Up My Soul." Gary Moyers has also written and composed "And So I Bow" and "O Magnify The Lord;" and the title tune was written and composed by Jon Mark Hurley. All of these Contemporary Christian songs are inspirational, feel-good songs of faith that lend themselves to singing along with the vocalists. All the lyrics are thoughtfully included in the liner notes. A beautiful collection from the good folks in Paris, Tennessee!
Songlist: We Will Sing, Exalt Him, Hear the Voice of the Lord, Beautiful Lamb, Lord We Love You, And So I Bow, Covenant of Love, O Lord, Deliver Me, Plenty Good News, Walking in the Light, Lord, I Am Unworthy, Holy Lord, One Thing I Ask, Lift Up My Soul, O Magnify the Lord
Review: What do you get when you take hymns that everyone loves, do it a cappella, but use no words? Acappella Melodies. This is a wonderfully relaxing album, perfect for prayer time and meditation. You'll hear the songs you've sung all your life, done in thoughtful arrangements designed to relax. Nothing but melodies.
Songlist: We Gather Together, Hallelujah, What A Savior, Doxology/Christ, We Do All Adore Thee, A Wonderful Savior, Theme of Love, I Surrender All, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Fairest Lord Jesus, This Is My Father's World, Angel's Longing
Review: Recorded in June of 2009 at Lipscomb University, Only God features nearly 200 voices, singing God's praises in a congregational setting. As an added bonus, there is a vocalist training CD included to help you learn your part (soprano, alto, tenor, or bass) on each of these great songs. You can use Only God as a teaching tool to help your congregation or singing group learn this collection of 25 new songs
Songlist: Agnus Dei, Hosanna, Lord I Lift Your Name On High, We Will Worship the Lamb of Glory, Blessed Be the Name of the Lord, Blessed be Your Name, In the Name of the Lord, Worthy is the Lamb, O How He Loves You and Me, Surround Us O Lord, Glorify Thy Name, More, You Are the One for Me, You're the One, In Christ Alone, A New Annointing, If You Miss Me, Refiner's Fire, Restore My Soul, Shield About Me, He Will Come and Save You, Ancient Words, Christ Above Me, Now to Him, Take the Lord With You
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All Over The World
Review: Keith Lancaster's prolific, Tennessee-based Acapella Company presents this Contemporary quintet, featuring Allen Brantley, Keith's son Anthony Lancaster, Robin Brannon, Zac George and Zachary Wilson. All 11 songs here are written and composed by Keith, "Calling Forth," "Let Me Tell You," "Something To Hold On To," the inspiring round "All Over The World," "Fill Us," "Joined Together," "Almighty God," "Find Your Way," "Going Down To The River," "For Your Deliverance" and "May The Presence Of The Lord." Keith Lancaster has also produced the album. The wonderful deep-bassed harmonies and inspiring lyrics will surely help you "Find Your Way," through the soulful ministry of the Acapella Company!
Songlist: Calling Forth, Let Me Tell You, Something To Hold On To, All Over The World, Fill Us, Joined Together, Almighty God, Find Your Way, Going Down to the River, Find Your Deliverance, May the Presence of the Lord
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Away In A Manger
Review: The jubilant voices of the Acappella Company are amazingly prolific, having recorded dozens of albums through the years. Their inspirational themes are blended in a contemporary-meets-gospel style. 'Carols' was released in 1993, and features the group performing all of the best-loved holiday gems: 'O Holy Night, The First Noel,' 'Joy To The World' and 'Silent Night,' plus six more. While the production and arrangements are certainly not plain, by comparison to their original compositions, they are restrained. 'Silent Night' retains the simplicity of this ubiquitous melody, but improvises upon it, adding warmth and depth with a resonant bass and perfectly-timed harmonic backing. You can't go wrong with this one!
Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, O Holy Night, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Away In A Manger, The First Noel, O Come All Ye Faithful, What Child Is This, Joy To The World, Little Town of Bethlehem, Silent Night
Review: Ten of Acappella's best songs - in Spanish! Some friends from Mexico City came and tutored Acappella as they retracked some of their more popular songs. The result? An excellent Acappella release in, what we are told, excellent Spanish.
Songlist: Es Muy Bueno Estar Reunidos, Jamas Hables, Dulce Amistad, Mejor Que la Vida, Todo Mundo Dijo, La Cancion, A Aquel Que en el Trono Esta, Veniste a Salvarme, Mi Senor y Mi Dios, Camino con El
Review: This was the very first series album produced by the Acappella Company... and still one of the best. It's all the classic patriotic songs done Acappella style. It's an excellent album, and one of the most popular.
Songlist: America, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God of Our Fathers, God Bless America, Eternal Father, The Star Spangled Banner, America Medley, My Country 'Tis of Thee, Lift Every Voice, He's Got the Whole World In His Hands, God Bless the USA
Review: One of the premier groups in Christian/gospel a cappella, 'Acapella' has released over three dozen albums, and counting. This CD is a long-awaited 'best-of' collection, and an exemplary introduction to their musical message. This gifted amalgamation demonstrates a truly astonishing facility within a number of different songwriting styles: 'Get To The Point' has a hook that would be a hit on pop radio, 'God is Standing By' has a Caribbean flavor. The production of 'It Was the Truth' shows how a simple vocal effect can distinguish a song. 'Sing His Praises' again is a textbook example of production and arranging wizardry: the syncopated 'keyboard' octaves, the placement of the various voices (panning), and the sixteenth-note bass line create atmosphere, a tension and release. You will love this record.
Songlist: Teaching The Truth In Love, Only Truth, Special Delivery, Rescue, Hush, Get To The Point, Softly And Tenderly, If There Were No God, My Lord And My God, Good Livin', Everybody Said (But Nobody Did), I'm At Your Mercy, Let There Be Love, Not My Will But Thine, Walkin' That Line, Well On My Way, The Medley: He Gave Her Water / Lead Me to Rest / We Have Seen His Glory / I Have a Friend / Criminal on the Cross / Let's Get Together,
Review: Here we have a 1997 release by the most prolific musical ministry ever. Half of the songs are written by that endless font of musical inspiration, Keith Lancaster. Duane Adams who sang with the quartet is still writing and has a couple of compositions in addition to collaborating with Keith on the slow, profound and satisfying title track, 'Act Of God.' The other members of the current band have made significant writing and arranging contributions. They are Gary Moyers, Gary Miller, Kevin Schaffer and Steve Reischl. The production is over the top! Multi-tracking and some signal processing yields a complex texture to all the songs whose tempo is definitely rock and the fullness of a large choral group to the slower songs. We believe that our secular a cappella fans should try this recording because, musically, it is a amazing piece of work.
Songlist: He's Gonna Let You Know, Get To The Point, Act of God, House Of Praise, And They Praised God, Gotta Grow Up , Let There Be Love, Teaching The Truth In Love, Let's Show And Tell, Walking That Line
Review: The long-running success story that is the Acappella Company is based upon immaculate production, strong original songwriting, and an unwavering faith in the Creator. Produced by visionary Keith Lancaster, who wrote a portion of the material (the rest written by the group themselves), the four men of Acappella intrigue the ear with harmonies that can be reminiscent of Crosby, Stills and Nash, or classic three-part triad. The uptempo 'Ready To Go' is stirring and jubilant, while 'Begins' has a descending progression and timely modulation that is irresistibly catchy. The percolating bass, insistent refrain, and recitation vocal of the title track, 'All That I Need,' drives the message home. Sonically, the mix is richly articulated and defined, without an excess of gloss.
Songlist: Love Is The Power, Movin', Standing Right In Front of You, I Know You Know, Jesus Knows, Abba Father, Ready To Go, Begins, All That I Need, Jesus Is Coming, O Wretched Man, Praise Be To The Lord
Review: It's hard to believe! Huh? What? It's hard to believe that the snare and drum on 'Do Not Be Afraid' are vocal. But it's sampling! Sampling shmampling. To be unable to dispel the illusion of instruments, even under headphones, is something special! We're talkin' audio trompe l'oeil here folks. By the way, who is singing bass? That's one of the deepest purist bass lines we've ever heard. Beyond a doubt the more things change with Acappella, the more they stay the same - terrific! There are songs which have arrangements so simple that the fine harmony of four voices, without any studio trickery, carry the message and you don't get distracted by the music. There is an addition of jazz chording that expands the possibilities of the group in exciting directions. Acappella just keeps getting better!
Songlist: Tell Me Something I Don't Know, And My God Will Meet All Your Needs, I Can Rejoice, If There Were No God, Do Not Be Afraid, When You're There, God Inhabits Our Praise, I'm At Your Mercy, He Did It Again, Brave New World
Review: Contemporary Christian group Acappella's Christmas CD features many original compositions with the sophisticated production for which the group is known, along with several traditionals, such as 'Go Tell It On The Mountain.' The consonant and stirring harmonies are intricately woven, and the group favors effects processing on some of the vocal tracks, giving them a modern edge. Even when singing about the birth of Christ thousands of years ago, the songs can be energetic and uptempo, such as 'Merry Christmas,' with it's swinging walking bass, and vocal slides. 'The Reason For The Season' meanders through a doo wop feel into a 6/8 meter, while 'That's What I Love About Christmas' is a whimsical jazz-influenced number, with vocal trumpet and trombone solos. The group adds occasional percussion or keyboard to ornament certain tracks, but Acappella's vocal arrangements, and the quality of the performances, are already as filled with bounty as Santa's sleigh!
Songlist: There Were Angels, A Tiny Child, Go Tell It On The Mountain, Joseph's Song, That's What I Love About Christmas, No Other Day, Christmas Medley, Now You're Here, Merry Christmas, The Reason For The Season
Review: The Acappella Company, a male inspirational quartet, has the knack of writing clever arrangements without sacrificing emotional intensity, and their intelligent production lends a modern edge and sheen. Some cuts have percussion tracks, which arenUt employed as a live trap kit would be, but add groove and fullness. 'Family Christmas' includes twenty-one holiday carols and hymns, some of which were included previously on their two former Christmas CDUs (also in stock), and four from their childrenUs recording. Some of the older tracks have been refreshed and re-mixed with new vocals for this release, and 'Mary Did You Know,' 'O Holy Night' 'Away In A Manger' and 'Little Drummer Boy' are brand new.
Songlist: Mary Did You Know , Away In a Manger, A Tiny Child, The First Noel, Noel, Silent Night, Joy to the World, There Were Angels, O Come, O Come Emanuel, Christmas Medley, No Other Day, Here We Come A Carolling Medley, That's What I Love About Christmas, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard On High, Jesus Carol, Merry Christmas, What Child Is This, Is Born a Savior, O Holy Night, Little Drummer Boy
Review: Acappella Gold is a collection of some of the best songs from two earlier albums, Conquerors and Better Than Life. This is the old sound that Acappella became famous for under Keith Lancaster and Rodney Britt. You can't ask for more classic than this!
Songlist: A Cappella, Better Than Life, Everybody Praise, He Gave Her Water, We Bow Down, John The Revelator, More Than A Friend, Do You Love The Lord, When I Say Farewell, Rock-A-My Soul, The Time Has Come, Let's Get Together
Review: Another two-for-one re-release featuring 18 songs. The Acappella Company has created a dynasty, and their recordings are always exceptionally well produced and arranged. When they interpret a gospel tune or spiritual, however, they absolutely shine. The versatility of the stylistic embellishments that they routinely employ is amazing, and it's these nuances - a bar of rhythmic counterpoint here, a half step swoop into a repeating phrase there - that bring such lasting satisfaction. 'Old Time Gospel' is exactly that, while 'Stamp of Approval' is lifted straight from the Philly school of '70's soul; 'There Is No Excuse' is an midtempo raver that is part O'Jays and a little bit urban too. Lots of goodies here.
Songlist: Inspiration, Old Time Gospel, Stamp of Approval, Jesus in the U.S.A., Hold On, Giving Me Joy, I Know Love, We Are One, There Is No Excuse, Two Hearts, Soul Doctor, His Grace Is True, Let Me Show You Me, No More Wasted Years, Go Out Quickly, Education, Old Time Gospel, Right Way
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War with Myself
Review: The ministry of Paris, Tennessee's The Acappella Company and Keith Lancaster continues beautifully with the Lancaster-produced "Heaven and Earth" by the four young men who call themselves Acappella. Lancaster's writing talents are everywhere on this CD, "War With Myself," "Emergency," "You Are There," "Glory and Honor," "Gone Away" and "Take Me There" feature words and music by himself or with the group. The group's Gary Evans wrote "Y.R.A.G. Radio Segue," "Dime Rhyme Segue" was written by Matt Nunnally, and Nicolas Dunbar shared writing credits on "War With Myself" and "Take Me There." 12 strong cuts, notable for their contemporary sound and feel, with flavors of hip-hop, jazz, r&b and other genres, with steady, understated guest beatbox by Tony Brown. But the message of Christian faith and belief shines strongly throughout, riding the natural vocal talents and deep feeling of these extraordinary young men. One of the best Contemporary Christian CDs we've ever heard!
Songlist: War with Myself, Dust in the Wind, Dime Rhyme Segue, One Ragged Angel, They are the Roses, Emergency, You are There, Glory and Honor, Y.R.A.G Radio Segue, Gone Away, Take Me There, Give Me Jesus
Review: One of the most prolific and successful ministries, on every level, is that of the Contemporary Christian group Acappella, produced by visionary songwriter and arranger Keith Lancaster. Every one of their many CDs, going back to the 1980s, features immaculate production and excellence in vocals, songwriting and arranging, driven by a deep faith in God and their ministry. 'Hymns' is no exception, and features 12 hymns written back as early as 1815 (the words to all are included in the nicely-done liner notes), arranged by Lancaster and members of the group. Dated and dry? Hardly-just listen to the driving contemporary rhythms in the arrangements of 'Great Is Thy Faithfulness' and 'Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary.' Beautiful harmonies and timeless words add up to another winner for Acappella!
Songlist: Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary, The Great Physician, Pass Me Not, Sweet Hour Of Prayer, Victory In Jesus, In The Cross, We Praise Thee O Lord, There Is A Habitation, In The Sweet By And By, Where He Leads Me I Will Follow, There's Not A Friend Like The Lowly Jesus
Review: We have come to expect certain things from 4-man Acappella, one of the most talented and prolific Gospel groups. First, that producer Keith Lancaster would pen and arrange at least half the songs, and second, that the deeply felt leads and harmonies would be perfect. "Hymns" surprises in that it's a cover CD, with only arrangements from Mr. Lancaster. That said, the arrangements are incredible! 10 songs" "All Hail The Power," "When I Survey/Old Rugged Cross," "Softly and Tenderly," the driving, rhythmic "Rock of Ages," "Holy, Holy, Holy," a jazzy, joyous "In The Garden," "Just As I Am," the stunning "Amazing Grace," a reggae-flavored "Blessed Assurance" and a personal favorite, " It Is Well." It is as if we are hearing these beautiful songs for the first time. Another triumph for Acappella!
Songlist: All Hail the Power, When I Survey/ Old Rugged Cross, Softly and Tenderly, Rock of Ages, Holy, Holy, Holy, In the Garden, Just As I Am, Amazing Grace, Blessed Assurance, It Is Well
Review: Tennessee-based The Acappella Company is a prolific mixed Contemporary Christian chorus, and "In His Presence" is part of their 3-part "Praise and Worship" series. The size of the group their names or a photo are conspicuously absent from the liner notes, which only have the lyrics to all this original music, written mostly by Keith Lancaster, John K. Green and Gary Miller. We feel that this is purposely done, placing the focus on the music and the message and taking it away from the singers-and we find this authentic and refreshing. That description also applies to the music, all joyous a cappella. 16 feel-good songs, from "God Has Smiled On Me," "Let Us Worship" and "He Will Be Raised Up," to "The Lord Reigns Forever," the title tune and "Jesus Will Fix It." The A Cappella Company has always been one of our favorites, and we especially like this series! Recommended.
Songlist: God Has Smiled On Me, Hide Me Away, O Lord, Don't Be Afraid, Guide Us, He Gives The Victory To All, Let Us Worship, He Will Be Raised Up, The Lord Reigns Forever, In God We Trust , I've Got The Joy Of The Lord, With All My Heart , Worthy Lord, You Are There, Let Us Approach The Throne, In His Strength, Jesus Will Fix It
Review: The Acappella Company brings us another Contemporary Christian winner from the 3-part "Praise and Worship" series from Tennessee. Again, the names, pictures and indeed any personal information about the mixed-voice chorus are omitted from the liner notes, placing the focus squarely on the music and the message. The purpose of the CD being to glorify Jesus, not the egos of the singers, we respect this and find it commendable. The songs are largely originals written by Keith Lancaster, Gary Miller and John K. Green.16 upbeat, positive songs, from "Give Thanks," "Shout of Praise" and "More" to "Open My Heart," "Lord, I Want to Be a Servant," the title tune and "I'm Free." There's not really a weak cut here, and the feeling and spirit carry throughout. Recommended!
Songlist: Give Thanks, Spiritual Touch, Shout Of Praise, How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place, There Is No Other Name, More, Lord We Worship Your Name, We Have Seen His Glory , Open My Heart, Lord, I Want To Be A Servant, In Your Presence, Now To Him, Better Than Life, To Him Who Sits On The Throne, You Are The God, I'm Free
Review: A Cappella: Live from Paris. Paris, Tennessee, that is -- home of Acappella Ministries! This dynamic quartet, Gary Evans (he of the foundation-shaking bass), Kevin Schaffer, Steve Maxwell and Barry Wilson, are in their element here. A wildly-cheering and clapping, fingers-to-the-sky audience sings along and urges their boys on. And Acappella gives it all right back: Gospel ("I Feel Good," "Roll Jordan, Roll," "Holy City," "This Little Light of Mine" and "Amazing Grace"), Reggae ("Everybody Said," and "Shut De Do,"), Doo-Wop ("Love Is The Power," "Victory In Jesus," "Hush," and the finger-snapping "Jesus Knows"), Contemporary Christian ("Sweet Fellowship" and "Peace Be Still"), and even a jazzy faux-instrument a cappella gem called "Instrupella." It's all feel-good, Jesus-loving music, and you don't need to bring your French-English dictionary!
Songlist: I Feel Good, Roll Jordon Roll, Sweet Fellowship, Holy City, Everybody Said, This Little Light, Love is the Power, Instrupella, Victory in Jesus, Hush, Peace Be Still, Jesus Knows, Shut De Do, Amazing Grace
Review: "Platinum" is the latest gem from the most prolific 4-man musical ministry ever. Blending their inspirational themes in a contemporary-meets-gospel style, the joyous voices of Acappella have recorded dozens of wonderful albums through the years, all featuring immaculate production, strong original songwriting, and a powerful. Characteristically, 10 of the 12 songs are written by producer Keith Lancaster: "Don't Be Talkin' 'Bout Friends," "I Can Walk," "Now To Him," "Piper Song" ( about Keith's daughter ), "La Song," a strong arrangement of "He Leadeth Me," "Growin' Up In The Lord," "Water From The Well," "Share What We've Got" and "Livin' Inside." The excellent songwriting is rivaled only by the spirited leads and soaring harmonies. Inspiring and absolutely beautiful!
Songlist: Don't Be Talkin Bout Friends, I Can Walk, Now To Him, Piper Song, La Song, Humble Thyself, He Leadeth Me, Growin' Up in the Lord, Water from the Well, Share What We've Got, Livin' Inside, Peace Be Still
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Radiance Of God's Glory
Review: Twenty four years have passed since Tennessee-based Acappella Company first began their quiet ministry together, the dream of a young Keith Lancaster. For years an all-male quartet and now a sextet, Acappella has recorded over 26 excellent CDs and established its reputation as the premier all-vocal group of the Christian music industry. Lancaster again is producer of the album, and we are treated to several more Lancaster originals, "fullness of God," "all men will know," "to whom shall we go," "radiance of God's glory," "be devoted," the wonderful "Lord save me," "no one ever," and the powerful final cut, "a prayer of david." Ten songs in total, all a cappella. Although there are some cool pix of the group hanging out in some sort of greasy spoon in the liner notes, the Acappella Company isn't about glorifying themselves, as even the singers' names are only mentioned once, in small print-the focus is on Jesus and their ministry. Their slogan is, "hear it in our voice," and we can, and so can the millions of people who have seen this great vocal group perform and/or bought a CD. We loved every cut of "Radiance," Contemporary Christian a cappella at its very finest!
Songlist: Fullness Of God, All Men Will Know, To Whom Shall We Go, Sanctify My Heart, Radiance Of God's Glory, Sanctify My Heart, Be Devoted, Temptations Of Christ, Lord Save Me, No One Ever, A Prayer Of David
Review: No one song more captures the essence of Acappella than Rescue. It is by far the most requested song in concert and tops the group's "most favorite list" as submitted by their fans. If you want to hear where the quartet really started cooking, Rescue is the album for you.
Songlist: Listen to Him, Rescue, John 10 (Introduction to Life), Life, Who Is Gonna Tell the Child?, Everybody Said (But Nobody Did), It Is Good For Us to Be Here, That Could Have Been Me, Take It Away, That They May All Be One, I Have a Friend
Review: It seems important to this reviewer to follow the contributions of different singers to the legacy of outstanding a cappella music which has eventuated from Keith Lancaster. This recording was released in 1993 and features the voices of Duane Adams, Wayburn Dean, George Pendegrass and Gary Moyers (who is now president of the Ministries). All but two of these inspirational songs were written by Keith who also produced the album. It's a strong, rich, full recording with overdubbing aplenty to create textures which vary from rock ('Only Truth') through R&B ('Lead Me To Rest') into the jazz chord opening of 'Special Kind Of Love' and on through the light reggae sound and rhythm of 'Long Way To Go.' Rhythms and rhymes alike all point the listener toward the Lord. It's a wonderful ministry of song.
Songlist: Only Truth, Set Me Free, More Precious Than Gold, Not My Will But Thine, My Lord And My God, Lead Me To Rest, Nobody But Jesus, Special Kind Of Love, Long Way To Go, Hush, Stand On The Rock, Everything We Need
Review: 'Fellowshipping with one another as we're walking in the light' is the opening couplet of the title track and spiritual message of this 1988 recording. The beginning of the album sounds exactly like the 'sound' we've come to expect from Keith Lancaster who wrote all the songs but the three traditional tunes. Sweet harmonies on top of an upbeat rhythm create an enjoyable contemporary spiritual sound that is nicely juxtaposed with the traditional gospel tunes, 'For The Lost' and 'View That Holy City.' Just when we're getting complacent, a driving sampled rhythm provides a feel of the most contemporary rock a cappella. That's 'Well On My Way.' What a production! The voices of Rodney Britt, Wayburn Dean, Gary Moyers and George Pendergrass integrate so well it seems impossible to imagine any other lineup even when we know change did come.
Songlist: Sweet Fellowship, Criminal On The Cross, For The Lost, View That Holy City, Well On My Way, His Righteousness, I Feel Good, To Win As Many As Possible, Answer My Prayer, To Be With You
Review: The very first release by Acappella featuring a young Keith Lancaster singing lead and sharing his heart through song. It was the beginning of a long and succesful career and twenty years later, people are still singing these songs and this CD is still in great demand. A classic!
Songlist: Mountain Top, God Bless the U.S.A., Jesus Is Your Ticket, Wedding Day, Travelin Shoes, Easter Song, Praise the Lord, Shut De Do, Be Ye Glad, You Put This Love In My Heart
Review: From the Islands, to Africa, and back again, this album covers a wide range of styles. Featuring songs by Keith Lancaster, Duane Adams and George Pendergrass, this is an album of contemporary praise. On this recording Duane Adams, Wayburn Dean, Gary Moyers and George Pendergrass are joined by the A.C.M.S. Chorus. Selections include "Sing to the Glory," "We Will See Jesus," "Good Livin'" and "I Understand."
Songlist: Sing To the Glory, We Have Seen His Glory, Glory In His Name, We Will See Jesus, How Can I Truly Say?, Good Livin', Talk to Jah, Angels Long to Look, I Understand, To Him Who Sits on the Throne
Review: How perfectly appropriate to review a wedding CD on Valentine's Day! Some songs will be fresh to the ears while others have been around wedding chapels for years. 'You Are Everything' is a contemporary song that is similar to a James Taylor song in both title and melody. The allure of 'The Wedding Song' has always been a mystery, however this arrangement has been modified for the better with restructuring of the rhythmic and harmonic foundations. It is a much more enjoyable song. The same Don McLean that was drinking whiskey and rye also composed a few love songs: 'And I Love You So' is a favorite on this collection. 'A Whole New World' is the signature Disney delegate and a perfect duet for any ceremony. 'The Lord's Prayer' is an adaptation of the original, though lyrically simplified it is harmonically rich. This collection is mixed voices and all songs are suitable for either male or female solo. Each song is represented twice: one version is the studio version and the other is an accompanied version minus the solo for ceremonial use. All songs have a youthful zest and would fall in the contemporary Christian pop category
Songlist: You Are Everything, I Will Be Here, The Wedding Song, Doubly Good to You, The Lord's Prayer, Wedding March, The Colour Of My Love, Faithful And True (Contemporary), Faithful And True (Traditional), And I Love You So, A Whole New World, Oh Perfect Love, You Are Everything - track, I Will Be Here - track, The Wedding Song - track, Doubly Good to You - track, The Lord's Prayer - track, The Colour Of My Love - track, And I Love You So - track, Oh Perfect Love - track
Review: It is nearly impossible to compile all of the best songs that Keith Lancaster adapted from the scriptures onto 1 CD. That is why 'Word of God' is 2 CD's and is 50 songs Long Play. This is a compilation of both Old and New Testament passages featuring fables, miracles and inspiration that are infinitely inspiring. The arrangements are straightforward, finger snapping and sing along contemporary acappella in close harmony with traces of Gospel and R&B influence. All songs were specially selected from previous A Cappella releases. If you are new to Keith Lancaster and the A Cappella Company, 'Word of God - Long Play' is a great introduction. A Cappella is an internationally renowned and respected group of singers dedicated to spreading God's Word in harmony.
Songlist: More Precious Than Gold, To Him Who Sits On the Throne, How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place, Angels Long To Look Into These Things, I Delight In the Lord, Better Than Life, O Wretched Man, Covenant Of Love, Now to Him, One Thing I Ask, You Are There, Glory In His Name, Hard Pressed, Hide Me Away, O Lord, What Do You Think, And My God Will Meet All Your Needs, Let Us Then Approach the Throne, Walking In the Light, Sing To the Glory, Praise Be To the Lord, And So I Bow, Be Strong and Courageous, Listen To Him, Everything We Need
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O What A Glorious God
Review: "Glorious God" is the second release in the popular "Praise & Harmony" series, which features a wonderful choir of nearly 300 mixed-voice singers who sing an uplifting collection of 25 songs of worship. These joyous songs make us want to get up and sing along, and a vocal training disc is also included, so that we can even learn and memorize the SATB harmony parts! Favorites are hard to pick here, because founder Keith Lancaster's sure touch is everywhere-three songs, many of the arrangements and the production are his. The soaring bass line of "Let Us Worship," the tender "I Worship You, Almighty God," "Holy and Anointed One" with its sweet refrain, "Your name is like honey on my lips, your spirit like water to my soul...", the inspirational "The Battle Belongs to the Lord," the call and response "Hallowed Be Thy Name," Keith Lancaster's own "Worthy Lord," "One Thing I Ask" and "Glory and Honor," the powerful "He Is Jehovah," the rhythmic round "King of Kings," the title tune "O What A Glorious God," "Celebrate Jesus," one of our favorite tunes, "Down To The River," "Christian Jubilee" and the rich crescendos of "Days Of Elijah..." each of these is a well-chosen gem. One of the most prolific Contemporary Christian ministries, with 27 titles, Acappella Company is also one of our favorites, because the music and lyrics are filled with love, and, in the words of their slogan, "you can hear it in our voice." We can, and we know you'll love "Glorious God!" Includes a vocalist training CD to help you learn your part (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) on each of these great songs. This set is a wonderful teaching tool for churches and singing groups.
Songlist: Let Us Worship, Worthy Lord, I Worship You, Almighty God, There Is None Like You , Holy And Anointed One, Here I Am To Worship, The Battle Belongs To The Lord, Come Let Us Sing, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Beautiful Lamb Of God, Lord, Your Tenderness, One Thing I Ask, Glory And Honor, He Is Jehovah, King of Kings, Great Is The Lord Almighty, O What A Glorious God, Celebrate Jesus, God Has Smiled On Me, East To West, Down To The River, Christian Jubilee, Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty, Shout To The Lord, Days of Elijah
Review: Holy God is a chorus of voices, hundreds strong, glorifying an indescribable God. Recorded in Tulsa with over 300 singers from all over the United States, Holy God is third in the Praise & Harmony series that is sweeping across the world. Hundreds of churches are using this series as training ground for their corporate worship. Thousands more immerse themselves into their personal worship on a daily basis with albums from the Praise & Harmony. Holy God will certainly fill the demand for both. Also included is a vocalist training disc that allows you to learn to sing each song in harmony and experience the power of Praise & Harmony yourself.
Songlist: Praise the Lord, O Worship the King, Come Thou Almighty King, We Praise Thee O God, My Hope is Built, All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee, Doxology, He Leadeth Me, Nearer, Still Nearer, Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, It May Be at Morn, It Is Well With My Soul, Christ the Lord is Risen, Christ We Do All Adore Thee, O Sacred Head, Hallelujah! What a Savior, O Praise the Lord, Lord We Come Before Thee Now, I Need Thee Every Hour, On Zion's Glorious Summit, The Lord is in His Holy Temple, Holy, Holy, Holy, O Lord, Our Lord, All Creatures of Our God and King
Review: The first release in the new Praise & Harmony series, this album highlights more than 200 vocalists who form the choir for this outstanding collection of 25 worship songs. From the peaceful and contemplative to the joyfully upbeat - many in fresh, new arrangements by Keith Lancaster - these songs will fill your heart with praise. Included also is a a vocalist training CD to help you learn your part (soprano, alto, tenor or bass) oof each of these great songs. This set is a wonderful teaching tool for both choirs and groups as well as an exceptional listening experience. There is also a matching songbook.
Songlist: Awesome God, Ain't No Rock, Great Are You Lord, We Trust In This Name of the Lord, Give Thanks to the Lord, My Life is in You, Wonderful Merciful Savior, Lamb of God, Hide Me Away, O Lord, Open My Heart, Open the Eyes of My Heart, In Your Presence, I Stand In Awe of You, Lord Reign In Me, Covenant of Love, There Is No Other Name, It's All Right, We Will Glorify, Come to the Table, Don't Be Afraid, How Excellent Is Thy Name, Firm Foundation, My Only Hope Is You, You Are My All In All, That's Why We Praise Him
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Citation: Stevenson, D.G., Inglett, G.E. 2005. Carbohydrates, insulin and diabetes in weight management: functional oat hydrocolloid ingredients developed commercially [abstract]. Worldnutra Preconference Symposium: Products and Ingredient Formulations for Weight Management and Wellness. p. 39-44. Interpretive Summary:
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