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Pre-CES: Nikon has announced the D4, its latest professional DSLR. The 16MP full-frame camera is capable of shooting at 10 frames per second with full autofocus. In addition to a host of ergonomic improvements, the D4 also sees the expansion of its video capabilities, to the extent that Nikon is describing it as a 'multi-media DSLR.' The cameras gains an Ethernet port, a 91,000 pixel metering sensor and an uprated AF sensor that can work in lower light and with smaller aperture lenses. Its sensitivity range can be expanded to the equivalent of ISO 204,800 and adds illuminated controls to make it easier to work in the low-light situations in which such a setting becomes useful. The D4 also becomes the first camera to make use of the XQD memory card format.
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MELVILLE, N.Y. (Jan 5, 2012) – The new Nikon D4 digital SLR builds upon the legacy of the proven Nikon flagship D-SLRs before it, engineered to give today's professional multimedia photographers a new apex of speed and accuracy with unparalleled image quality, low-light capability and Full HD video. The Nikon D4 hosts a multitude of advanced new features and useful functions that deliver speedy performance and amazing image quality for when missing the shot is not an option.
Every aspect of the new Nikon D4 D-SLR has been designed to emphasize rapid response and seamless operation to help professional photographers consistently capture incredible content. Nikon's proven 51-point AF System has been further enhanced for maximum speed in a variety of challenging shooting situations, even at 10 frames per second (fps). Considered the new Nikon flagship, the D4 renders supreme image quality, a feat accomplished with a new 16.2-megapixel FX-format CMOS sensor, coupled with the latest generation of Nikon's EXPEED 3 image processing engine to help produce images and videos with stunning clarity and color. Photographers are also able to shoot in even the most challenging environments and lighting conditions with the assistance of Nikon's new 91,000-pixel 3D color matrix meter and a broad ISO range from 100 to a staggering 204,800 for low-light capture like never before. The Nikon D4 is engineered for the modern professional and incorporates never before seen HD-SLR video features for those who also need to capture multimedia content from the field.
"Speed without accuracy is irrelevant," said Bo Kajiwara, director of marketing, Nikon Inc. "The status of a Nikon flagship camera is not given lightly; this next generation of Nikon's most professional body exceeds the needs of a wide variety of both still and multimedia professionals that rely on Nikon to make their living. Besides overall performance and burst speed, the D4 provides Nikon's most advanced AF system to date, as well as enhanced workflow speed to give professionals the edge in the field."
Speed is a necessity for today's multimedia photographer as milliseconds matter when the action commences. Whether an assignment relies on fast processing power, burst rate, write speed, enhanced workflow or even streamlined camera controls, the D4 is the epitome of professional-caliber photographic horsepower. Ready to shoot in approximately 0.012 seconds, the new Nikon D4 can capture full resolution JPEG or RAW files at up to 10 fps with full AF / AE or up to 11 fps with AF / AE locked. Immediately before image capture, the camera interprets data from the AF sensor, including subject color as detected on the 91,000-pixel RGB sensor, to deliver consistently tack-sharp focus frame after frame. Whether a photographer is shooting a full-court fast break under gymnasium lighting or the downhill slalom in the bright sun and frigid temperatures, the D4 will instill the confidence with consistently great results.
The Advanced Multi-Cam 3500 AF autofocus system is the next generation of Nikon's proven 51-point AF system. The fully customizable system offers users the ability to capture fast moving subjects and track focus with precision or select a single AF point with pinpoint accuracy. The Nikon D4 D-SLR aligns 15 cross-type sensors in the center to detect contrast data in both vertical and horizontal planes. In addition to detecting each AF-NIKKOR lens with an aperture of f/5.6 or lower, the camera also utilizes nine cross-type sensors that are fully functional when using compatible NIKKOR lenses and TC14E or TC17E teleconverters or a single cross-type sensor when using compatible NIKKOR lenses and the TC20E teleconverter with an aperture value up to f/8, which is a great advantage to those shooting sports and wildlife. For maximum versatility in situations such as photographing nature from afar or competition from the sidelines, photographers are also able to select multiple AF modes, including normal, wide area, face tracking and subject tracking, to best suit the scene.
The Nikon D4 D-SLR also employs a new 91,000-pixel RGB 3D Color Matrix metering system that meticulously analyzes each scene and recognizes factors such as color and brightness with unprecedented precision. This data is then interpreted and compared against D4's on-board database to implement various settings, resulting in vibrant images with faithful color reproduction and balanced exposure. In addition, this new AF sensor now has the ability to detect up to 16 human faces with startling accuracy, even when shooting through the optical viewfinder, allowing for correct exposure even when the subject is backlit. Additionally, to capture every brief moment from a bouquet toss to a photo finish under nearly any condition, the 51 focus points deliver fast and accurate detection down to a -2 EV with every AF-NIKKOR lens.
All of this image data is funneled through a 16 bit pipeline and are written to dual card slots which have been optimized for the latest UDMA-7 Compact Flash™ cards, as well as the new XQD™ memory card. The D4 is the first professional camera to harness the capabilities of this new durable and compact format, which offers blazing fast write times and extended capacity essential for multimedia professionals shooting stills and video.
The heart of the new D4 is the Nikon-developed 16.2-megapixel FX-format (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor that provides amazing image quality, brilliant dynamic range and vivid colors in nearly any lighting condition. By achieving the optimal balance of resolution and sensor size, professional photographers will realize exceptionally sharp, clean and well saturated images throughout the entire ISO range.
Like the D3 and D3s before it, the Nikon D4 retains Nikon's status as the sovereign of low-light capture ability, with a native ISO range from 100 to 12,800 ISO, expandable from 50 (Lo-1) to an incredible yet usable 204,800 (Hi-4). From a candlelit first dance to nocturnal wildlife, the large 7.3µ pixel size absorbs the maximum amount of light to excel in any situation. Additionally, the sensor's construction features a gapless micro-lens structure and anti-reflective coating which further contributes to images that retain natural depth and tones with smooth color gradation. For ultimate versatility, photographers can also take advantage of the camera's extreme high ISO ability while recording video.
Another factor contributing to the camera's rapid performance and stellar image quality is Nikon's new EXPEED 3 image processing engine that helps professionals create images with amazing resolution, color and dynamic range in both still images and video. From image processing to transfer, the new engine is capable of processing massive amounts of data, exacting optimal color, perfect tonality and minimized noise throughout the frame.
There are also a variety of shooting options available to help capture the highest quality images and video. In addition to standard NEF (RAW) files, the D4 is also capable of shooting smaller compressed RAW files to ease storage and speed up workflow. Users are also able to capture even more dynamic range with the in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) function that merges consecutive exposures. For deep contrast and further tonality, Active D-Lighting can also be activated during shooting for balanced exposures even in backlit scenes. Additionally, the camera features a dedicated button for quick access to Nikon's Picture Controls, allowing users to quickly select one of six presets.
The Nikon D4 D-SLR is engineered with innovative new features for the multimedia professional that needs the small form factor, low-light ability and NIKKOR lens versatility that only an HD-SLR can offer. The new features add functionality for those professionals looking for the best possible experience to capture a moment in Full HD 1080p video at various frame rates, providing footage that is more than suitable for broadcast.
The reputation and respect bestowed upon a Nikon D-Series flagship camera is earned from those who use it; therefore the chassis of the Nikon D4 is machined from magnesium alloy for maximum durability and reliability. The body of the camera is sealed and gasketed for resistance to dirt and moisture, as well as electromagnetic interference. Photographers are able to easily compose through the bright optical viewfinder, which offers 100% frame coverage. The shutter has been tested to withstand 400,000 cycles for maximum durability, while sensor cleaning is employed by vibrating the OLPF. The self diagnostic shutter unit also encompasses a mirror balancer to minimize the residual "bounce" to enhance AF and extend viewing time. What's more, the viewfinder is coated with a new thermal shield finish which works to resist overheating during prolonged use, enhancing overall reliability. Users can easily compose on the camera's wide, bright and scratch resistant 921,000-dot high resolution 3.2-inch LCD screen.
The overall controls and operability of the camera has also been engineered with a renewed emphasis on speed and functionality. During critical moments, users will appreciate refined button layouts with renewed ergonomics, such as a quick AF mode selector placed near the lens mount for fast access on the fly. A new joystick style sub-selector is also placed on the camera's rear for AF point and option selection, while vertical controls have been enhanced for improved operability. Finally, to continue the D4's moniker of the best tool for just about any condition, key control buttons on the back of the camera can all be illuminated, making the camera simple to operate in complete darkness.
Nikon has also made enhancements to overall workflow, adding options to streamline the process and maximize shooting time. Users are now able to automatically generate IPTC data for their images and image sets, making organizing and chronicling images easier for both the photographers and their editors. A wired Ethernet port is also utilized so that a user can shoot tethered and transfer images easily and quickly to clients. Nikon has also introduced the new WT-5A wireless file transmitter, to transmit via FTP server or computer. The device can be set to transfer either automatically or manually selected images. This device also allows for remote operation of the camera using Nikon's Camera Control Pro 2 software. A mobile application is also in development to control the camera using this accessory, which will include the ability to trigger the shutter and record video, making this a must-have remote accessory for many professionals.
The Nikon D4 will be available in late February 2012 for the suggested retail price of $5999.95.*
To see the new D4 D-SLR and other new Nikon products, visit Nikon at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at booth # 11039 from January 10-13th, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.
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|Body type
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|Body material
|Magnesium alloy
|Max resolution
|4928 x 3280
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|4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064
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|Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync
|Flash X sync speed
|1/250 sec
|Drive modes
|Continuous drive
|11 fps
|Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
|Metering modes
|Exposure compensation
|±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
|AE Bracketing
|(2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV steps)
|WB Bracketing
|Yes (2-9 frames in steps of 1, 2, or 3)
|Videography features
|1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
|Storage types
|CompactFlash, XQD
|Storage included
|USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
|Yes (Type C )
|Wireless notes
|via WT-5, WT-5A
|Remote control
|Yes (via ten-pin remote terminal)
|Environmentally sealed
|Yes (Water and dust resistant)
|Battery Pack
|Battery description
|Lithium-Ion EN-EL18 rechargeable battery & charger
|Weight (inc. batteries)
|1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
|160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58″)
|Other features
|Orientation sensor
|Timelapse recording
|Yes (Playback speed 24x to 36000x )
|GPS notes
|GP-1 or GPS device compliant with NMEA0183 version 2.01 or 3.01 (requires optional MC-35 GPS adapter cord and cable with D-sub 9-pin connector)
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Asalaamu Alaikum
Given the recent discussions on masjid design, I wonder what you guys thought of this new masjid in Turkey designed by a Muslim woman.
Yay or nay?
A Monument to Modern Islam
Thomas Seibert
Almost everything about the Sakirin Mosque in Istanbul is different from other mosques in Turkey.
Its walls are almost completely made of glass. The mihrab, which in most Turkish mosques is a modest niche indicating the direction of Mecca, is a dramatic, rounded arch in blue and gold. The main element of the fountain in the middle of the courtyard is a sphere made of stainless steel, symbolising the universe. And the mosque's main designer is a woman.
Although the Sakirin Mosque is not finished yet and will not be open to the public for at least three months, Zeynep Fadillioglu, an award-winning designer who made her name with the interiors of fancy bars, restaurants and private homes, has created a buzz with her interpretation of a modern place of worship. The fact that Ms Fadillioglu, 53, is the first woman in charge of the design of a Turkish mosque has sparked even more headlines about the project.
In a country where most mosques even today are variations of the classical designs of Sinan, the 16th-century Ottoman master architect, and where women have commissioned mosques before, but never built them, both the design and the designer of the Sakirin Mosque are a departure from the norm. The state institution overseeing Islam in the secular Turkish republic, the presidency of religious affairs, has recently signalled that it wants to strengthen the role of women by appointing them to leading religious posts, among other steps. But in everyday life, women are still mostly in the background when it comes to such projects as the Sakirin Mosque.
"It was very exciting but also seriously scary," Ms Fadillioglu said this week about the time when she was asked to take part in the project.
With her blonde hair, designer glasses and elegant clothes, Ms Fadillioglu may not look like the obvious choice for a mosque designer: the Star newspaper called the Sakirin Mosque a "high-society mosque" because Ms Fadillioglu had been known for her previous designs of chic bars and cafes. But Ms Fadillioglu, who described herself as religious, said the work on the mosque had been a spiritual as well as an artistic experience for her. "If I weren't a Muslim, I could still have designed it, but there would have been less feeling in it," she said. She and her team worked closely with theologians and experts on Islamic art. "I'm not here to redefine Islam; I'm here to reinterpret the aesthetic part in my own language of design."
The children of Ibrahim and Semiha Sakir, a wealthy Turkish-Arab couple known for their philanthropy, are having the mosque built in honour of their parents. The mosque is located at the entrance of the Karacaahmet Cemetery, one of Istanbul's oldest and biggest cemeteries, in the district of Uskudar on the Asian side of the Turkish metropolis. Semiha Sakir, who died in 1998, is buried in Karacaahmet. The name of the mosque reflects the name of the family and connotes thankfulness in Arabic.
When Ms Fadillioglu went to work with her 18-strong design team, the main structures of the mosque, such as the elegant dome, had already been built by the architect Husrev Tayla. She decided to put in the glass walls, which are decorated with a cast iron mesh. She also brought in nine artists to work on different aspects of the mosque, and extended the entrance area to create an "easy approach" that makes the whole complex more welcoming, she said.
On a recent day, the main prayer room of the mosque was flooded with sunlight that fell in through the walls. Glass panels with golden etchings from passages of the Quran reinforced the effect of being surrounded by light. The 400 square metres of the prayer room can accommodate about 250 worshippers, with room for an additional 100 people on the spacious balcony, the traditional place for women to pray. Ms Fadillioglu said she hoped that religious authorities in Uskudar would allow women to pray in the main room as well.
Turkey has an estimated 80,000 mosques, but few can claim to represent an expression of modern Islam. With its transparent architecture and its innovations – the minbar, which in most Turkish mosques is made of carved wood or stone, is an ivory-coloured stairway made from acrylic and decorated with a leaf motif – the Sakirin is radically different from the traditional mosque design in many aspects. In a city like Istanbul, which is home to fine examples of classical architecture such as the Suleymaniye and Blue Mosques, this may be a risk, but Ms Fadillioglu said she did not want to be "stuck with the same things over and over".
"Carved wood for the minbar and the doors – that is the old style, and we have tons of that," she said.
"Certain things can be done differently. There is so much creativity in this country."
Even before the official opening of the Sakirin Mosque, scheduled for late April, news of its modern character and of Turkey's first female mosque designer has created a good deal of excitement. Turkish media used terms like "revolution" to describe the project. Ms Fadillioglu said that since word spread about her work in the Sakirin Mosque she had been asked to design another one. She said she had not decided yet whether to accept the offer.
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No. Just..no.
I'm sorry but it looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Where's the warmth and peacefulness attached to mosques? Give me the Blue Mosque anyday. I reckon she should stick to designing bars and restaurants.
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Okay, I checked out some more pics and I think I was a little
critical...it doesn't look half bad
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It looks nice to me. Be open to change.
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Shaun Gunnels - Vocals
James Gonzalez - Guitar/Vocals
Sean Bottoms - Bass
Ray Baumgratz - Drums
Kris Trevino - Guitar
1. How did you get your band name?
RAY: Third Eye Blind song, The Background
JAMES: In the beginning of The Background we were and currently are inspired by Third Eye Blind. We are children of '90s rock. The background is a song by TEB and is our way to pay homage to our inspiration.
SHAUN: Third Eye Blind song The Background
SEAN: It a song by Third Eye Blind one of Shaun Gunnels favorite bands
2. How did this band get started?
RAY: The band's been together for a while and I just recently joined at the beginning of this year
JAMES: Back in 2005.
SHAUN: This lineup was started about a year ago. I've had the "idea" since I was a wee lad in high school. I have some recordings still from back then.
SEAN: This current lineup has been together for a year, though Shaun Gunnels has been recording and writing under the name The Background for the last few years
3. What bands are you influenced by?
RAY: Blink 182, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, Hit the Lights, Underoath
JAMES: I would have to say my main influences are bands like: Lydia, Circa Survive, The Maine, Jacks Mannequin, Incubus, This Love and Mayday Parade.
SHAUN: Something Corporate//Jack's Mannequin, Third Eye Blind, The Killers, Coldplay
Some of my personal influences while writing are Saves The Day, Jack's Mannequin, and Circa Survive
SEAN: I would love to tour with Third Eye Blind, one reason is they influenced our name and like some of the other guys in the band I grew up listening to '90s rock.
4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?
RAY: I would have to say All Time Low because they seem like cool guys to tour with and would bring the right crowd out for our style of music.
JAMES: I would love to tour with Mayday Parade, Cute Is What We Aim For, Grouplove, Black Keys, The Fratellis, Lydia or Something Corporate.
SHAUN: I'd go back to Warped Tour 2004 and tear it up with Something Corporate, The Early November, Midtown, New Found Glory, Etc I think the spirit of live music and concerts was better. More kids were into going to shows and helping bands and all of it.
SEAN: Third Eye Blind
5. Best food to eat on tour?
RAY: Taco Bell, curb side dinners.
JAMES: Hot Cheetos, pistachios, red bulls, takis and strawberries.
SHAUN: Taco Bell, curb side dinners.
SEAN: Hmm, chicken sandwiches or anything cheap.
6. Why should people listen to your band?
RAY: Because our music is up to date with music you hear these days. It is all new and is what the future is going to sound like.
JAMES: People should listen to TBG because we have such a unique sound. We come different backgrounds to write catchy indie rock with a good message.
SHAUN: I'm not saying anyone
... but it would be nice if
could give our music a chance. We appeal to millions and millions of people out there and we would like to find and make a connection with every single one of you.
SEAN: So that they can broaden their music library
7. If you could be any athlete, which athlete would you switch places with?
RAY: I would have to switch places with a basketball player because they are ballin'. Most likely Kobe Bryant.
JAMES: Javier Hernandez (Manchester United) because he followed his dreams all the way to the pros in England and that's how I feel about my dreams in music.
SHAUN: Probably Rob Dyrdrek but I'd do it with more class. Homie has had a very, very successful career.
SEAN: I dont know a specific athlete but a hockey player would be cool to switch places with.
8. If you won a Grammy, who would you thank?
RAY: I would thank everyone who has helped us accomplish that goal. Fans, Companies, Labels, ect.
JAMES: God, my parents, my family, my better half, my band mates, my manager, TBG family and everyone who ever inspired/pushed me to achieve my dream.
SHAUN: Right now I would thank Jan Powers and Jen Appel. Fans who have stayed with us and supported us along every step of the way. My family for never telling me I couldn't do something; but rather I could do anything!
SEAN: Family and friends and my faith without those I wouldnt have been able to do what I do.
9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?
RAY: I would change the industry by having all different style of bands come to one and not have different cliques throughout the scenes of music.
JAMES: I would give more opportunities to younger aspiring bands/musicians.
SHAUN: I would make shows cheaper, venues in every (major) city, and harder copyright laws. most people these days blow up on someone else songs.
SEAN: More rights to the artist themselves seems like everyone is willing to give up rights just to make a quick buck.
10. Memorable tour experience?
RAY: Almost getting stuck on 6th Street in Austin at SXSW because all of our gear was on stage and we couldnt get it off.
JAMES: Playing SXSW and being exposed to that scene/festival.
SHAUN: The numerous times at SXSW (both years) when we would all lose each other in the crowds; all just to somehow meet up at the end of the night.
SEAN: When we played SXSW just having to stay in a hotel, all crammed inside and really getting to know each other.
11. What does AP.net mean to you?
RAY: What is up and coming in the music industry
JAMES: AP.net is the best media new site for major/indie bands. I check it religiously to find out the latest news.
SHAUN: AP gives every artist a chance to showcase music. It allows smaller bands like ourselves expand to other markets and locations. We love AP.NET!
SEAN: Its an awesome way for bands that may not have the national exposure to try and get their name out there
12. What is your favorite song to play?
RAY: Taste You
JAMES: Favorite song to play: Band: "Hands Up", Cover: "Ho Hey" by the Lumineers.
SHAUN: "Hands Up". Come to a show and you'll see why.
SEAN: Out of our old songs I love to play "Your Friends", but currently "Hands Up" is my favorite one to play.
13. What is your vacation spot of choice?
RAY: California
JAMES: Somewhere on the beach or Chicago.
SHAUN: Italy
SEAN: Temecula, California. I have family out there and its relaxing most of the time
14. What music reminds you of your childhood?
RAY: Punk rock.
JAMES: I would have to say Rock and Jazz.
SHAUN: '90s rock.
SEAN: .90s rock and pop.
15. If you could have any super power, what would it be? Why?
RAY: Fly. It would be cool to be able to just fly around the place and see the world from above.
JAMES: Super strength so I could carry all of our gear in one trip!!
SHAUN: Move through walls. You know how quick you could just disappear from anything or awkward situation!?!
SEAN: Hmm, I dont think I'd want a power. I'd rather be like Batman and have science and gadgets help me out. I like to having to strategize.
16. Any pre-show superstitions or rituals?
RAY: We usually just get in a circle and get pumped before we go on.
JAMES: I always stretch and have a Red Bull before I play.
SHAUN: We get together and all chant lyrics to "Here We Go Again". The lyrics are "You're just like all the other girls." No one knows why we just do it haha
SEAN: We usually pick a song and sick a main line from it as a group.
17. What is something that most fans don't know about you?
RAY: I am afraid of insects and horses.
JAMES: I'm a classically trained musician.
SHAUN: I'm in fact, an alien.
SEAN: Even though I'm the quiet one, I sometimes am the more outgoing one.
18. What is your assessment of the current state of radio? Do you think it's a place where your band could flourish?
RAY: I love to listen to 102.1 the local edge every Sunday night because they play a lot of stuff you usually wouldnt hear on the radio. I believe our band could easily play on this station because they like to play local artists.
JAMES: I think the state of the radio is a competition to write a catchier song than the last. I absolutely think we will flourish.
SHAUN: Depending on the market and station. We are trying to write music that can appeal to ALL stations like Third Eye Blind or Coldplay or Grouplove did and do!
SEAN: I believe the radio is starting to open up more on certain types of music. I hope that one day our music will be played on the radio I know it will appeal to a broad spectrum of listeners
19. What do you like to do in your spare time?
RAY: Listen to music, disc golf, skate, play sports.
JAMES: In my spare time I jam on my acoustic, watch Dexter, hang with friends and loved ones and go to the park.
SHAUN: Talk to fans and play with my dogs.
SEAN: I like to build things, or help my parents work on the house
20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?
RAY: I am very good at hacky sack or juggling a ball of any sort
JAMES: I write poetry and make amazing coffee.
SHAUN:When I was young I was an amateur skateboarder. Had a couple sponsors and did comps and demos. If it's still in me, I guess I'd say skateboarding.
SEAN: I play piano, drums, guitar, and many percussion instruments.
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Nalley will graduate from Pocatello High School this spring and will have been a varsity letter winner in softball all four years. During her time on the softball team at PHS, Nalley has helped the team to two 4A State Tournaments (2009-10 and 2010-11), was the recipient of the MVP Chief Award in 2009-10 and was a First Team 4A All District Selection in 2011-12.
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Sophomore Katrina Prendergast was the individual medalist once again, carding a 75 to lead the Cougars.
Trae Jones added an 83, while Sam Sorensen had an 84. Joanna Perry's 96 rounded out the Spanish Springs scoring contingent. Scores of 108 and 109 from Katrina Weil and Kirsti Settas were not counted toward the team total, but the 108 was used in the tiebreaker.
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No kidding? I thought everyone wanted the King's health care plan!WASHINGTON - Despite his public-relations blitz over the past two weeks to promote his plans to reform the nation's health-care system including holding two town halls on Wednesday President Barack Obama has lost ground on this issue with the American public, according to the latest NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
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The public also has concerns with the progress of the $787 billion economic stimulus that Obama signed into law in February. In the poll, 43 percent believe the legislation was a bad idea, up 16 points since January. Just 34 percent say the stimulus was a good idea.
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The WWP family is saddened by the tragedy at Fort Hood. In the days and weeks to come, we anticipate much of the media dialogue will center around the shooter's military service and mental health. Please remember this was the act of a single individual. We do all service members, warriors and individuals with mental health needs a disservice when we paint them with a broad brush based upon the actions of one or a few.
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The sky faded to white, clumped and hurtled toward the windshield in the first fat flakes of winter. Thrilling the back-seat crowd and petrifying the car. It flatly refused to roll. We abandoned it curbside, ran home, and switched to a camel.
There must have been steps in between — the tow truck, the airplane — but surveying the desert from the lumpy heights of Leyla, a self-composed camel, they faded to gray.
Camel is a slow and steady ride, one that promotes good posture and a contemplative mood. There's no accelerator, no brake. The driver simply dangles one leg sandward, wraps one leg cross-camel and leaves the details to the caravan. It's soothing, rocking with the spongy two-toed gait, gazing across ancient striations of tawny red rock.
Here there is no snow, no tow, no showroom.
After a while, Leyla ambled home. She tucked into a bale of hay, and we settled down beside a campfire. Leyla's wrangler boiled sweet tea. He kneaded water into flour, rolled the dough thin and tossed it onto a saj, a pan shaped like a hump. A moment later he peeled away hot rounds of Bedouin pita bread. Dipped in olive oil, each bite tasted of desert quiet, firelight and night sky.
We stared up at the star-clumped black. Surely this was the way to roll.
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Servings: 4
Note: This recipe calls for fire. Make sure you have proper fire-tending tools, including hand protection. If such a project makes you nervous, order carryout.
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 (or so) cups flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
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Sun, 10/30/11 1:56 PM
Recently we had lunch at
, a Mexican/Latin restaurant in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis. Our younger daughter had eaten there while on a class field trip and really enjoyed it, and wanted to return.
On Erin's recommendation we started with an order of Alioli de Cilantro and bread. The cilantro flavor was noticeable but not overpowering, which is good because I like cilantro in fairly small amounts.
The complimentary plate of house tapas includes mango quesadillas, empanaditas (small empanadas), and potato croquettes along with a smooth, spicy dipping salsa (sort of a Latin ketchup), which not only was good with the tapas but complemented the alioli as well.
I tried a bowl of the Crema de Elote soup as well. While a cream soup it's not as thick as many are, but it had good corn and cilantro flavors. As a bonus the tortilla strips held up surprisingly well and didn't turn to mush.
On to the main dishes. I stayed on the tapas page and ordered pupusas, which are a Salvadoran food I'd never had before. They're not overwhelmingly stuffed (cheese and pork) and while I started out with a knife and fork I wound up using my hands to tear off cornbread-like pieces and dip them into the same salsa that accompanied the tapas. The accompanying slaw ("curtido") was crisp, vinegary, and a little spicy.
Erin decided on the Mole Poblano, which was a nice piece of chicken in a dark, rich, slightly spicy sauce (mole). The sesame seeds added a nutty flavor and crunch, and even though chocolate is a mole ingredient it adds more of an earthy tone instead of sweetness.
Kathy vacillated between enchiladas and Ropa Vieja and finally decided on the latter, which is a dish of braised and shredded beef. I don't know what cut is used but the end result is a plate of tender, slightly tomatoey strands that are equally at home on a fork or in a tortilla. Those are fried plantains off to the side.
Erin's meal came with a side order of refried beans and cilantro-seasoned rice. The beans had a nice texture (not too lumpy nor too creamy) and flavor, and like the other dishes that used cilantro the herb flavor was there without being overwhelming. Kathy's side was the same rice but with whole black beans, which were OK but I liked the refried beans more.
For those who want dessert a piece of honey-drizzled flan is available for 50 cents with each entree, and my dining companions didn't hesitate. I'm not one for sweets so I passed but both Kathy and Erin really enjoyed and made short work of the sweet custard.
We were very happy with lunch, not only for the quality of the food but the attentive service as well. It was about a 90 minute drive to get there so I can't say when we'll return, but I'd certainly like to try some of the other menu items.
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Sun, 10/30/11 2:40 PM
Thanks for the report, SC. I've been wanting to go to Antigua, but never quite found the opportunity to do so. It looks like I should make more of an effort; perhaps see if they have lunch on the weekends.
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Sun, 10/30/11 3:09 PM
Great report with great pictures.
Green rice? They sure do like the cilantro. I couldn't eat many of those items because of the cilantro, but they sure do look good.
Very nice that the tapas are complimentary. Bet that alone brings in a lot of patrons.
A 50¢ dessert? Unheard of!
Kudos to Antigua!
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Sun, 10/30/11 3:33 PM
Nice report Brad. We went there several years ago and enjoyed. I don't know why we haven't returned.
Looks like it has potential for a Contingent event.
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Sun, 10/30/11 4:00 PM
It looks like you guys did pretty well for yourselves at Antigua. Wish we could have joined you, but the timing just wasn't right. We ended up at the Kopp's on Port Washington Road, chowing down on a couple of cheeseburgers (so we didn't suffer too much). We finished up just as the Roadfood tour bus pulled up with 50 frozen custard starved out-of-towners who immediately took the place over.
We still managed to grab a bowl of the Sundae of the Month: Caramel Apple. Not bad, but it would have benefited from a tarter apple to contrast the sweetness of the custard and the caramel.
We enjoyed seeing you, Kathy, and meeting Erin, along with the other Contingent members who made it to Beer Belly's Fish Fry later that evening.
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Great pics as always, Brad!!
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Original message I just met America's Biggest Hypocrite
It turns out my apartment is at the end of the route for the 4th of July Parade. I didn't go because I have to work tonight and needed my beauty sleep.
The local teabagger group was breaking down their float right in front of my place, so I decided to have a little bit of fun with them.
Let me describe the float: Ground Force Manufacturing is a company based in this county. They convert Caterpillar equipment into other things. The float in question was an elevated platform truck. I found out from the teabagger who accosted me later that the machine costs $1 million.
For entertainment, I opened a new document in InDesign, typed "RAISE TAXES NOW!" on it, centered the text, made the letters real big, printed it out, went downstairs and held it up so they could see it. They weren't happy.
One of the teabaggers came over and told me the problem with America was taxes are way too high. "Did you know the top 1 percent pays 85 percent of all income tax?" (I let her know that the president of Viacom made $85 million last year, and he could afford to pay some taxes.) She also told me, "I bet you're in favor of raising taxes so long as your own taxes don't go up," to which I told her I wouldn't mind if my taxes go up, because it's the best way to support the troops. Oh, and there was the "Did you know GE paid no taxes?" line, to which I informed her of two things: most of the reason they don't pay taxes is their outrageous R&D costs, which are deductible (she didn't know General Electric does research!), and GE hasn't paid taxes since Nixon was in office so it's real nice of you conservatives to finally notice. (She also told me she wasn't a Republican--I told her half this state's population isn't affiliated with either party so that's not saying much.) "There have been times when taxes were lower. When Reagan was in office they were 28 percent!" (To which I naturally informed her the top tax rate for the 20 years after World War II was 90 percent, and America was never more prosperous. The subject got changed.)
Then she told me if you raise business taxes at all (remember, the 28 percent was PERSONAL income taxes) small business will have to lay off workers. "So we need to cut business taxes right now. My husband and I own a small business and we'd have to lay off half our workforce if taxes were raised even a little bit."
It turns out the small business they own was the company that made the machine their float was built out of.
"We have ten of those machines either finished or in production right now. All of them were made for a customer."
Always having been fascinated with large industrial equipment, I was curious, so I asked...
'What do you do with these? It seems like it's just a different kind of personnel lift.'
"It is. They're used for repairing bridges. This one will lift 20 tons, so you can lift both personnel and materials."
'Who buys something like this?'
"State highway departments, mostly."
'Which means tax dollars pay for these.'
She became visibly uncomfortable. "Yes. Tax dollars pay for these."
'How much of your equipment is bought by government agencies?'
"Right now, probably about half. When the economy is strong and private companies are buying equipment, it's about a quarter."
'So...your company would fold if taxes went up even a little, but you could survive losing half your business to government spending cuts?'
Let's just say I didn't get invited to next week's Second Amendment Supporters Democrat Bash.


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