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Friday 7:00 am 9:00 am
Pathway To Peace
Friday 9:00 am 10:00 am
Friday 10:00 am 11:00 am
Faith In Focus
Voice Of Caliph
Friday 12:00 pm 12:30 pm
Friday 12:30 pm 1:00 pm
A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 19th July 2019.[...]
Episode 30. Miracles. "Miracles", are something so often associated with religion. It serves to say that if one wishes to be shown proof of the existence of God, then one must be witness to a miracle. However, though various miracles from different religions will be examined through this programme, it is worth noting that none of the scriptures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam use the word 'miracle' (or equivalent). Instead, all three use words that mean 'wonder', 'power' or, very often, 'sign' to describe those events that we might now judge to be miraculous. So there is even a question over whether a particular story is, in fact, a 'miracle' story.[...]
Episode 9. Materialism & Existence of God. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting today's youth. In this episode the Real Talk team in Canada explores the topic of Materialism & Existence of God.[...]
Episode 8 – Islam and Human Rights Part 2. A discussion based on the book by Chaudhury Muhammad Zafrullah Khan Sahib – Islam and Human rights. How Islam is compatible with Human rights – Quran and hadith to support this.[...]
Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 30th June 2019.[...]
Episode 1. An Introduction to Fiqh. An English discussion programme on issues related to Islamic jurisprudence.[...]
Tilawat
Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 130-148. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.[...]
Bringing you a unique and fresh perspective on the latest headlines through the lens of Islam. Join The Breakfast Show LIVE every weekday morning from [...]
Episode 7. Life of Muhammad. Part 2. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby teaches his student Mr Stuart Chatto about the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). This material is also available on the online Islamic Course at www.free-islamic-course.org.[...]
Episode 31. What Is Sin? An in-depth look at the issue of sin in faith. What is sin? How is sin defined according to various faiths? Is there a common concept of sin in various faiths? What remedy does Islam offer for the problem of sin? What is the concept of punishment for sin in Islam and other faiths?[...]
A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 18th July 2019. Social and Moral Codes Islam emphasis to live a well-balanced life, to ensure this Allah the Almighty has instructed Muslims to follow the spiritual and moral code. These codes are based on the teachings of the Quran and the Tradition of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and must be followed by all Muslims for the establishment of a proper social structure. Join us as we discuss the social and moral codes in Islam which relate to man's conduct with fellow human beings.[...]
Episode 10. Journey to the Truth. A journey to the truth - A conversation with Dr Abdul Alim in which he talks about his journey to Islam Ahmadiyyat. What drew him to the writings of the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) and his personal reflections on what sets Ahmadiyyat apart from other strands of Islam. [...]
Episode 14. Origins of the Great Mughal Empire. Part I. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed trace the link between the Mongols and the founders of the Mughal Empire and how Islam influenced a warrior nation. Learn about some of the great contributions from the Timurid Dynasty to Akbar the Great.[...]
Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 9th June 2019.[...]
Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme. [...]
Saturday Morning Live
Series 3. Episode 2. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali and Ali Ahmad to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the second part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 50 - 73 and covers: Remedies against unchastity; Veil; Moral qualities; Doing good; Transgression, etc.[...]
A key note address delivered by His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (may Allah be his helper) on the occasion of the inauguration of the "Khilafat Centenary Hall," built next to the Baitul Huda Mosque in Sydney on 18th October 2013. The event was attended by more than 200 dignitaries and guests, including a range of Federal and State Parliamentarians.[...]
Life of Hadhrat Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her): We will look at the life of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and learn about her courage and how she became a pioneer for women's rights in Islam. Book: Hadhrat Sayeedah Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry.[...]
Episode 18. Beliefs and Theories on Human Origins & Universe Part I. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed explore beliefs of primitive societies and ancient civilisations on human origins- including Biblical views and how they came to differ from Science after the period of Renaissance and Enlightenment in Europe.[...]
Episode 12. Loyalty to one's Homeland. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting today's youth. In this episode the Real Talk Canadian team discuss loyalty to ones homeland.[...]
Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 14th July 2019.[...]
Weekend World
A chance to listen to a repeat of a live news discussion programme recorded on 21st July 2019.[...]
In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 2, we look at the meaning of Jihad in its various forms. We also discuss where and how it all went wrong. Finally we will present the real Jihad of this age which was presented by the Promised Messiah (Peace be upon him).[...]
A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 19th July 2019. Violence amongst the younger generation Knife crime and youth violence has become such a concern that some teachers no longer feel safe at the schools in which they teach. What are the possible strategies for reducing violence amongst our younger generation? Join us as we ask why we have failed to tackle this issue thus far and ways we can instil good morals in our youth. Drugs- Muslim teenagers being groomed to trade Drug dealers are distorting Islam to groom young Muslims into dealing. Young people feel like they are justified in their actions as long as they sell to non-Muslims. Join us as we discuss how such beliefs are wholly inaccurate and ways we can safeguard our young generations from such individuals as well as the impact of drugs on oneself.[...]
Khalil Gibran: Come and explore the life of Lebanese American poet Khalil Gibran, born to a Maronite family he become one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. We will be reading extracts from his Magnus Opum The Prophet, which explores the common themes of life, religion, marriage, giving, receiving and much more.[...]
Episode 15. Origins of the Great Mughal Empire. Part II.The achievements of the Great Mughals who followed Akbar, from Jahangir to Aurangzeb are discussed and the end of the Mughal Empire at the hands of the British.[...]
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Episode 11. A special episode of reflections in which we look at the Birmingham Quran manuscript. This incredible manuscript dates from soon after the life of the Holy Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him). Discover what this extraordinary document tells us about the early history of Islam.[...]
Series 3. Episode 3. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Ali Ahmad to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the third part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 74 - 136 and covers:- True courage; Truthfulness;, Steadfastness; Existence of God; Attributes of God, etc.[...]
Episode 32. Rites of Passage. Part II (Coming of Age). Coming of Age is a delicate time of transition between childhood and adulthood. A time of new growth and awareness, working out who we are and where we belong. Each society has its own way of marking this important milestone and its own idea of what this age should be. Sometimes this transition is marked simply with a change in legal entitlements, and others it is marked with elaborate rituals or spiritual ceremonies. In today's programme, we will be exploring what this entails for societies all around the world. How do we welcome our young into adulthood and what role does a person's faith play on this journey?[...]
Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 21st July 2019.[...]
A reception held in honour of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Singapore on 26th September 2013. Over 100 people, including Mr. Lee Khoon Choy a founding member of the ruling People's Action Party, who during a distinguished career also served as Singapore's Ambassador to various countries were present at the historic event. During the keynote address his holiness spoke to a gathering of dignitaries from Singapore, one of the world's most highly developed economies, to espouse the economic principles of Islam.[...]
A documentary exploring the persecution faced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.[...]
Episode 16. Ottoman Empire. Part I. In this episode we take a look at the rise of the Ottoman Empire, exploring the origins from Osman I and the achievements up to Sultan Mehmed II, marking the conquest of Constantinople.[...]
Episode 33. Fatherhood. Father's Day is commemorated in the month of June in the UK. This programme focuses in on the origins of the celebration, and what it means to be a father in today's world. A look at modern day problems of bringing up children including what it means for groups such as Fathers 4 Justice. Take a deeper look at fathers from scripture, notably the patriarch of the three faiths, Prophet Abraham (on whom be peace) and the example of the Holy Prophet of Islam along with his teachings on fatherhood that prove to be relevant as much in today's society as they were hundreds of years ago.[...]
Episode 12. An in depth discussion with Dr Tahir Nasser on the nature of truth, faith and evidence and Islam's unique perspective on trust and faith.[...]
Episode 13. In this episode we are in conversation with Dr Abdul Aleem about religion, secularism and national development in South Asia as well as the prospects for another World War. [...]
Episode 34. Education of Women. Have women always been viewed as the intellectual inferiors of men? What do various scriptures have to say on the female mind and intellect? This programme will examine gender equality in education both in the context of various faith traditions and various societies throughout history as well as critically discussing current trends and issues in women's education. There will also be a short report on the situation of girls' education in the world today and the fight for educational equality.[...]
A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 22nd July 2019.[...]
Beacon Of Truth
Episode 1: An interactive English talk show series exploring various matters relating to Islam, the beacon of truth. In this programme we discuss the legalisation of Cannabis. Join us as we find out if it should have been legalised by the government, what are the health affect and how we can safe guard ourselves.[...]
Episode 17. Ottomon Empire. Part II. Dr Mohammed Iqbal and his history panelists Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad look at the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire. Learn about the the expansion of the Ottoman Empire after the conquest of Constantinople to the Golden period of Sulieman the Magnificient and thereafter the slow decline culminating in the defeat of the Ottomans in First World War.[...]
Serving Mankind With Humanity First
Episode 1: Join Kaleem Chris Edwards for another episode of "Serving Mankind with Humanity First" where we will be in conversation with: Humanity First UK– International Programme Directors Kalim Sadiq Fresh from a recent trip to Uganda and Kenya covering his role as Director of International Programmes we discuss a range of issues faced in his countries. We look at the benefits of volunteering and how the listener can get involved and be part of the solution. We give some background on the history of Humanity First and how serving mankind is incumbent on people of faith.[...]
Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 173-177 and Chapter 5 Verse 1-7. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.[...]
Series 3. Episode 4. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Two - The State of Man after Death, taken from the pages 137 - 163 and covers:- Actions manifested in the Next Life; Middle State; Day of Judgement; Progress in the Hereafter, etc.[...]
Episode 1 – Does God Exist? An exploration of the philosophical arguments for the existence of God. Including the ontological, cosmological arguments and arguments from the Holy Quran.[...]
A historic message delivered by His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Wordwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, at the launch of the Voice of Islam radio station on 7th February 2016.[...]
The History of Fasting in Various Religions. Learn about the practice of fasting in various religions throughout the world from Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity, to Buddhism, Sikhism and Islam, and how they have developed over the course of history. We will explore how the practice of fasting has become a universal and uniting element in all faiths and why many people still fast today not just for its spiritual benefits, but also for its health benefits.[...]
Series 3. Episode 5. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Three - The Object of Man's Life and the Means of its Attainment, taken from the pages 164 - 176 and covers:- Our purpose in life; How to recognise God; Beauty of God; Good company; Why you believe in God? etc.[...]
Episode 35. Water. An in depth look at one of the most important elements central to life on earth: water. This episode seeks to focus on the use, symbolism and importance of water in different faiths with a discussion on rites of passage, rituals, holy water, teachings about water in scripture and miracles with water. Also includes a report looking at sacred rivers as well as exploring natural phenomena, and the work of water charities in the world today.[...]
A special reception held in his honour of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at the prestigious Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, LA, on 11th May 2013. A venue famous for hosting heads of states and high political officials. Over 360 guests including foreign council generals, federal city and state officials, professors, judges, members of the police and fire chiefs, interfaith leaders and other influential people. His Holiness said that the American people had no reason to fear Islam because it was a religion that advocated peace, universal human rights and a respect for human dignity.[...]
Islam's response to contemporary Issues- Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad: In this episode learn about the life of the fourth successor and Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and what Islam teaches us about the true meaning of democracy. [...]
Episode 13. Dedication of Life. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting today's youth. In this episode the Real Talk Canadian team discuss dedication of Life.[...]
Episode 19. Beliefs and Theories on Human Origins & Universe Part 2. Dr Mohammed Iqbal with guests Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmed take us on a post Enlightenment scientific journey in relation to Human Origins and discuss the compatability between the Holy Quran and well established scientific theories and facts.[...]
Episode 14. Career Choices. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting today's youth. In this episode the Real Talk Canadian team discuss career choices.[...]
Series 3. Episode 6. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Tahir Rehman and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Four - The Operation of the Practical Ordinances of the Law in this Life and the Next, taken from the pages 177 - 189 and covers:- Sources of Divine Knowledge; Conforming to the Law; Revelation; Search for religion, etc.[...]
A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 23rd July 2019.[...]
Another chance to listen to a brand new Live Show contextualising the sermons of the Global Caliph of Islam; Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, for the modern day man and woman. Recorded on 7th July 2019.[...]
St Augustine: Learn about the life of the early Christian theologian and philosopher St Augustine of Hippo, how his writings influenced history and why he is viewed as one of the most important church fathers in Western history. We will be listening to extracts from one of his most famous writings, The Confessions.[...]
Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 5 Verse 8-27. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.[...]
Poets for Peace
Episode 4:The theme for this programme shall be on the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and we shall be hearing various poems that have been written in praise of him. We will be hearing: Some couplets of the poetry of Hazrat Hassan Bin Thabit who was also known as the 'Poet of the Prophet', as well as Maulana Jalal-Udin-Rumi who was a thirteenth century Persian poet. The inspiring poem written by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah, the translation of which is read by Atta-Ur-Rahman A poem called 'Je Suis Muhammad' written and presented with heartfelt by Hamza Ilyas, a poet originally from Brooklyn. A poem called 'Our Leader' written by the well known author Rashid Ahmad Chaudry and read by the young Master Haaris Ahmad. Zain Daniyal, who shares his poem named 'An insignificant Praise'.[...]
Message of Love & Brotherhood to Africa by Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad: Tune in to hear about the life and works of Hahdrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (May Allah be pleased with him), the man responsible for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community's motto of Love for All Hatred for None. He was a Khalifa and the third successor to the founder of the movement, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (on whom be peace). Hear about his journey through Africa and how he established various humanitarian schemes across the continent.[...]
Episode 3 – Islamic concept of khilafat – an exploration of the true meaning of Khilafat – looking at the original Khilafat of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and what the Quran and Hadith say about Khilafat. Comparing these to modern day khilafat.[...]
Episode 36. Charity. Charity is a broad term encompassing many things. We will explore as to what charity is, its definition, and explanation. What are the different forms of charity, how is charity seen in different religions? What does the Qur'an and hadith say on charity? Even those who are not religious, are willing to give to charity. We will explore the idea that charity is not based on religion, but is a social tie. What makes a non-religious person drawn to this practice? We will also look into criticism of charity and how can we get involved in charity work?[...]
Episode 2. The Origins of Western Culture (Part 1-Semetic/Middle East roots& Greek culture).[...]
In this episode of Around the Table: Wolf in sheep's Clothing Special Episode 1, we look at the meaning of Caliphate, its origins and compare the various types of Caliphate. We try to understand what the Judaic and Christian teaching are in regards to Spiritual Leadership. We conclude with the characteristics of the Caliphate in Ahmadiyyat the True Islam.[...]
An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) at a reception held on the occasion of the inauguration of the "Baitur Rashid" Mosque in Hamburg, Germany on 5th December 2012. Many dignitaries including politicians, professors, doctors and leaders of different religious faith attended the event.[...]
Caricatures. Part 1. Over the past decade the world has been witness to the controversy surrounding the caricatures of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), tune in to hear the words of the Khalifa of Islam Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his helper) on how the Muslim world should have responded to the caricatures.[...]
Series 3. Episode 7. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Amir Nawaz to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss Question Five - The Sources of Divine Knowledge, taken from the pages 190 - 223 and covers:- Three types of Knowledge; What is Revelation; Are prophets equal in rank?; A Characteristic of Islam; Two phases of the Life of the Holy Prophet, etc.[...]
Episode 4 – What is Jihad? A discussion on the true meaning of Jihad as oppose to holy war. What does Jihad actually mean and how do individuals strive to achieve it. [...]
Episode 37. Rites of Passage III – Marriage. A ritual considered to be half of the faith by some people, but shunned completely as an outdated practice by other societies. For Muslims, it is a sacred union that transcends life on this Earth, and holds fundamental importance. But what does marriage mean to other societies around the world? How does mankind prepare for and mark this occasion, and what role does faith play in this? How has this ritual evolved over time, and what can we learn from the changing roles of husbands and wives throughout history?[...]
Series 2. Episode 3. Can a prophet still come? Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss What is a Prophet? What does the word 'Khatam' mean? Does the Qur'an still allow prophets to come? Is there is need for another prophet? This material is also available Online at www.WhyAhmadi.org.[...]
Episode 24. Animals. In light of National Pet Month this April 2016, we will take a deeper look into the animal kingdom with a discussion on some of the animals mentioned in the Holy Quran and in other faiths. We will explore the idea of animal sacrifice and chart the progress of humans with regards to domestic animals and their use in farming. Includes a report on cruelty to animals, and the teachings of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). And for cat lovers, a look at the phenomena of cat/animal videos online.[...]
A chance to listen to a repeat of a topical discussion programme recorded on 17th July 2019. One third of all the food produced in the world goes to waste. In the UK an estimated 10.2 million tonnes of food and drink are wasted annually. With food waste we also waste the energy and the water that has been consumed to make it grow, harvest and then when it is transported and packaged to reach us. Join us as we discuss ways to combat this situation to live a simple life, eat according to our needs and how to be creative with leftovers. Sadaf Tahir (Aldershot) Hazrat David – Prophet King of the Israelites Prophet David (as) is highly respected in all of the Abrahamic faiths and was the first prophet king of the Israelites. Prophet David consolidated the Israelite kingdom by uniting the various Israelite tribes and also extended its borders. Join us as we discuss key events in his life from the Bible, Holy Quran and one of the divine books the Zabur, which is attributed to him.[...]
Journey To Islam
Inspirational story of how Adam Spittles accepted Islam Ahmadiyyat.[...]
Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 67-89. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.[...]
Episode 9. Golden Age of Islamic Civilisation. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Amjad Hussain and Arif Ahmad explore the rise and great achievements of the Muslim civilisation.[...]
Episode 25. Tolerance. A look at the religious principle of tolerance in Islam. We will look at how tolerance is described in the Holy Quran and formalised in religious practice. A report will give a historic perspective on the issue outlining how the Holy Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) reacting to insult and injury in his lifetime. A discussion segment will examine the issue in the modern context, touching upon the issues of radicalisation, sectarianism and multiculturalism. We will examine the persecution of Ahmadis in certain countries and the statements of the MCB regarding Ahmadis.[...]
An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a reception held in his honor in at the Hilton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on 23rd November 2015.[...]
Life of Hadhrat Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her): We will look at the life of the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and learn about her courage and how she became a pioneer for women's rights in Islam. Book: Hadhrat Sayeedah Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry Presenter: Meliha Hayat Reader: Meliha Hayat and lajna members from the team[...]
Friday Sermon
LIVE English translation of the Friday sermon of His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (May Allah be his Helper), from Baitul Futuh Mosque, London. [...]
Series 2. Episode 4. Death of Jesus according to the Holy Qur'an. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss whether the Holy Qur'an states that Jesus died on the cross or not. What was the understanding of the Holy Prophet and his companions? This material is also available Online at www.WhyAhmadi.org.[...]
Join in the debate of the day in this live interactive discussion programme. Violence amongst the younger generation Knife crime and youth violence has become such a concern that some teachers no longer feel safe at the schools in which they teach. What are the possible strategies for reducing violence amongst our younger generation? Join us as we ask why we have failed to tackle this issue thus far and ways we can instil good morals in our youth. Drugs- Muslim teenagers being groomed to trade Drug dealers are distorting Islam to groom young Muslims into dealing. Young people feel like they are justified in their actions as long as they sell to non-Muslims. Join us as we discuss how such beliefs are wholly inaccurate and ways we can safeguard our young generations from such individuals as well as the impact of drugs on oneself.[...]
Episode 10. The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE). The origin of the Umayyad dynasty, their achievements and expansion of the Islamic empire.[...]
Episode 26. Rites of Passage. Part I (Birth). Birth; a journey that holds many uncertainties and risks. The safe arrival of a new baby marks a time of great joy and celebration for a family and community. With this arrival comes a glorious array of customs and rituals to welcome the new baby into it's family and to nurse the brave mother back to full health. In todays' programme, we will be taking a look across the globe at how this birth rite is carried out. What rituals are involved, and what significance do they hold?[...]
Repeat of a live interactive show recorded on 23rd June 2019.[...]
Episode 27. Understanding Khilafat. Celebrating the wonderful, unique and blessed gift of Khilafat for the members of the Ahmadiyya Community spread across the globe, this episode takes a special look at Khilafat, and why it is not the same as Caliphate. We discuss the difference between the Ahmadiyya Khilafat and other systems of leadership, and Khilafat as well as Caliphate through the ages and discover how Ahmadiyya Khilafat continues to touch the personal lives of many, and how it has inspired a worldwide community.[...]
Episode 7. Education. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting todays youth. In this episode the Real Talk team in Canada explores the topic of education.[...]
Rahman Baba: Tune in to hear about the life and works of the the famous mughal poet Rahman Baba. Celebrated by Pahstoons as a great religious scholar we will be taking a look at his life and works and how he used his poetry to celebrate his Love for God, Islam and the Holy prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). We will hear about his interpretation on the various meanings of life. Book: Da Rahman Baba Daiwan Ke (The Anthology of Rahman Baba)[...]
Tune is to hear recitation of the Holy Qur'an, Chapter 4 Verse 90-105. Recitation of the Holy Qur'an is by Maulana Feroz Alam.[...]
Episode 12. The Abbasid Caliphate. Part 2.[...]
Episode 28. Instances and Infinities: The Beginning. Where did it all start, and how will it all end? All that surrounds us, all that IS us. How far back can we take the 'cause and effect' chain? Scientists today trace the origin of everything that is our universe, back to a moment in time, where time itself was created. The big bang, nearly 14 billion years ago. We want to explore the components of the universe, and the laws by which the universe abides. We will explore some of the theories put forward today and see how they align with what the Quran says, and then briefly look at what other religions have to say about where it all started.[...]
A live show discussing the major news stories of the week. [...]
Episode 8. Marriage in Society. A talk show series discussing social issues affecting today's youth. In this episode the Real Talk team in Canada explores the topic of marriage in Society.[...]
Episode 13. The Ummayyad Caliphate in Spain - In this episode we look at its origins and break from the Abbassid Caliphate and highlight some of the great achievements under the various rulers. We also briefly explore the contributions made by great figures like Ibn Rushd and others under this Caliphate.[...]
Series 2. Episode 5. Death of Jesus according to the Holy Bible. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) and Stuart Chatto (a new convert from a Christian background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss whether the Holy Bible states that Jesus died on the cross or not. This material is also available Online at www.WhyAhmadi.org.[...]
An address delivered by the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper), at a reception held in Wellington, New Zealand.[...]
Episode 3: The theme for this programme shall be on Promoting Peace, and we will be looking at one of the efforts made in working towards this goal. We shall be chatting to our special guest Atiq Bhatti and discussing the part poetry has played in promoting peace in his area for over 14 years. And also listening to a poetical song performed by children of various ages, and one that is the highlight during the Slough & South Bucks Peace Symposium. Finally, we shall also be hearing inspiring poems written and read by both Miss Kaula Saeed and Miss Daanya Chaudhry.[...]
Episode 6 – Islam and Human Rights Part 1 – an introduction to Chaudhury Zafrullah Khan Sahib and the first part of a narration of his book – Islam and Human rights. [...]
Life of Prophet Yusuf. Part 2. Join us as we continue on our journey through the life of the great Prophet Yusuf (Joesph) pbuh. Learn how he is taken out of prison, becomes the Minister of Egypt and is finally reunited with his father and brothers. [...]
Find out about the work of fair trade and its need within the food and agricultural industires and how you can get involved at home. [...]
Episode 29. Healing, Survival and Prevention. Islam is a religion that offers guidance regarding all aspect of human life. Cancer Research UK statistics show that more than 350,000 people were diagnosed with cancer in 2013 and There are currently an estimated 2.5 million people in the UK who are living with, or have had treatment for, cancer. By 2030, there could be 4 million cancer survivors in the UK. We would like to explore what Islam has to offer to help these millions of people.[...]
Episode 7 – Islam and Gratitude.The Islamic instructions around gratitude. Why Islam tells us to be grateful. What that means from an Islamic point of view – touching on the teachings of Christianity, Judaism and other religions in relation to this. The research behind why being grateful is good for our mental health and well-being. "[...]
Series 2. Episode 6. Truthfulness of the Prophet. Tune in to learn about the basic teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali (a new convert from a Shi'ite background) to discuss about Ahmadiyyat, the true Islam, in response to our Khalifah's desire that every Ahmadi Muslim should fully understand why they are an Ahmadi Muslim and what are the claims of the Promised Messiah (a.s)? In this programme they will discuss the ten criteria found in the Holy Books to prove the truth of a prophet and how the Promised Messiah fulfilled each one. This material is also available Online at www.WhyAhmadi.org.[...]
Episode 8 – Islam and Human Rights Part 2. A discussion based on the book by Chaudhury Muhammad Zafarullah Khan Sahib – Islam and Human rights. How Islam is compatible with Human rights – Quran and hadith to support this.[...]
Life of Hadhrat Umar Farooq. Part 2. Tune in as we continue our series on the life and works of Hadhrat Umar Farooq, the second successor to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). We will learn about the great sacrifices he made during his 10 year Khilafat and how the Islamic State expanded across the Middle East to North Africa.[...]
Series 3. Episode 1. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Alex Borthwick and Farhan Ali to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad a.s. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the first part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 1 - 49 and covers:- The 3 stages of natural states; The Soul; Progress of man; Pork, Chastity, etc.[...]
This episode focuses on the significance of this book, the prophecies that were revealed and how they were proven true. This episode also explores the significance of the title and the importance of the great plague that reached across the Punjab in 1898.[...]
Series 3. Episode 2. Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam. Tune in to learn about the teachings of Islam. Tahir Selby is joined by Farhan Ali and Ali Ahmad to discuss the book 'Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam' by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. To help understand the book easier, questions have been made from the book and then they are discussed. In this programme they will discuss the second part of Question One - The Physical, Moral and Spiritual States of Man, taken from the pages 50 - 73 and covers: Remedies against unchastity; Veil; Moral qualities; Doing good; Transgression, etc. [...]
Tune in to this live interactive show where we try and discover the road to peace and a brighter future. [...]
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Rob McDougall – Extreme Endurance Team Athlete
by Molly Rittberg | Aug 17, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine | 0 comments
We were able to talk with Rob McDougall, of the Extreme Endurance team this week, and we asked
him some questions about being an endurance athlete and about his competitions.
What are his favorite events?
Rob started off as a runner and weightlifter. After tearing his rotator cuff and experiencing many injuries, he switched to cycling. For the last 5-6 years, he has been focusing on competing in road races, time trials, and triathlon relays. He hopes to compete in High Cliff Relay, RiverEdge 100 mile ride, the Wisconsin Milkman triathlon, and the Random Lake Triathlon this season.
How long has he been competing?
Rob has been competing in events for a long time, initially starting as a distance runner, completing marathons, half marathons, 5K, and 10K races. He gradually transitioned over to cycling, where he participated in 100 mile rides and 40K time trials.
What are his goals for the 2017 season?
2016 was a good year for Rob. Unfortunately, due to an illness that sidelined him in February 2017, Rob's training is currently behind schedule. His current goal is to average 27.3 mph at this year's 40 Km time trials.
What challenges has he faced?
Age plays a large factor in Rob's training and racing. He requires more discipline when training. His active rest days truly require rest, whereas when he was younger, his training didn't need to be as strict. Rob joined the Extreme Endurance team 4 years ago and found that he enjoyed the time trials but was not properly equipped to truly compete in them. However, with the right equipment, his confidence has grown, and he has achieved better results in each successive year at the time trials.
How has therapy helped him succeed?
Rob acknowledges that he has been fairly injury prone. As a result, he has been to therapy several times, and he has worked with a number of therapists. Rob has worked with Mike Karegeannes, Mike Verplancke, and Spencer Tredo. He believes that his body was not built to run marathons, and he experienced many challenges in the course of his running career as a result. Rob acknowledges that therapy has enabled him to recover from his injuries and to continue to train for his next event, overcome tough challenges, and to keep finishing his races.
What inspirational words does he have for other athletes?
The biggest advice Rob can give is to get connected with your teammates. The training that occurs during the off season determines how well you will race when summer comes around. Working with his teammates allows him to remain motivated, causes his competitive nature to come out, pushes him further, and encourages him to work his hardest.
How does he use therapy to maximize his athletic performance?
Rob utilizes physical therapy to help him discover if he can work through his symptoms or if he needs to seek further diagnostic testing and assessment. Having been injury prone in the past and having had everything from IT band tightness, calf strains, achilles tendonitis, and many other injuries, it has been difficult to decide when to push through the pain. Rob believes that 90% of the time people can work through the symptoms, and physical therapy helps them get through their problem areas. Therapy gives them confidence that pain and injury will go away if they stay true to their therapy routine. After all, therapy helps to promote healing and allows people to continue engaging in activities without damaging themselves.
What are the top 3 training mistakes to avoid?
Be cognizant of your age when setting your training schedule. You can't go 100% at every training event because you need more active rest days. You need to be disciplined on your rest days because your body won't recover if you workout too many days in a row, and your performance will suffer.
Carry decent insurance. Consult a physical therapist early on so injuries don't worsen. Too often, if you ignore an injury, it will eventually cause you to lose significant training time. If the injury or problem is assessed quickly, then the chances are better that it will not get worse.
Winter or indoor training is imperative. You need solid training during the winter to truly get you ready for the race season.
What does he look for in selecting a physical therapist?
Since Rob is very busy, he looks for a physical therapy clinic that has flexible availability. He prefers Freedom Physical Therapy Services because he is confident that all of their therapists are well trained, and he feels comfortable seeing them. Even if his regular therapist is not available, Rob knows that he will still receive excellent care.
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'Den Of Thieves' Trailer Is The Most Macho Thing You'll See All Day
I should know better by now, I really should, but I can't help but be irrationally excited for Den of Thieves. I know, I know, it's a mid-January action movie that looks dumb as shit and macho beyond belief, but it also looks 100% my jam. Watching this new trailer, I can't help myself, I giggled and clapped the entire time.
Den of Thieves still looks like a bargain basement Heat knock off and I am here for that, even though I know I shouldn't get my hopes up. But my irrational love for Gerard Butler in full manic DT mode, chewing his way through no-frills action scenes, knows no bounds.
Den of Thieves marks the directorial debut of Christian Gudegast, who wrote London Has Fallen, another lunkheaded Gerard Butler action joint I unapologetically adore. So this should be fun. And for his first time out, Gudegast also enlisted O'Shea Jackson Jr, 50 Cent, The Wire's Pablo Schrieber, and countless rounds of dummy ammunition.
And with a conceit like "The cops are the real bad guys," "It's the only bank that's never been robbed, that's why we're going to rob it," and lines like, "I ain't cuffin' up," "That's okay, I didn't bring my cuffs anyway," this brings a little bit of light to an otherwise dull and tedious January.
Here's an actual synopsis if you care about such things:
DEN OF THIEVES is a gritty Los Angeles crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles.
This is normally the type of fare that heads directly to video, but Den of Thieves hits theaters on January 19, 2018. See you there. We all know it's best to see Gerard Butler's epic crazy eyes on the big screen.
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It is Monday morning, it's the start of a new week so I'm feeling quite fired up (now I've woken up) I'm on target for NaNoWriMo. I got caught up after a few two thousand words days and a two thousand eight hundred and ninety nine word evening on Saturday 🙂 I'm aiming at trying to keep this two thousand word evenings going, especially this week as me and Tracie are off to stay with her sister and her partner in North Wales this weekend. I'm taking my laptop so I will be doing a bit of writing but I'm not sure how much I will be doing so if I can go into the weekend ahead then I'll be quite happy. Even if I'm not ahead or I get behind over the course of the weekend then I'm not especially concerned because at the start of this week I was behind quite a bit but I managed to catch up over this week so there's no reason why I can't do it again.
I also watched Southland Tales on Saturday night, I enjoyed it a lot. It's nice watching a smart movie but I need to watch it a couple of times as I think a lot of it went over my head.
Have you ever read a book which was really difficult to get through but you love it all the same? I've got that at the moment with The Drawing Of The Three by Stephen King. The book is really fascinating, I am loving how King has put this, and the first novel, The Gunslinger, together. As I've said before The Dark Tower books are the first works I have read by King and I love what he is writing but I am finding it a heavy slog working my way through them. Once I've finished the Dark Tower books I do want to read more of King's work but I think I'll go audiobook with the rest of his work in future.
Another book I'm enjoying reading but finding the act of reading tough is Beginning Operations by James White. Like Stephen King I am finding White's writing style difficult to get through but I am finding the story really interesting.
With both of these books I can only read a few pages at a time which can be annoying as I just want to get stuck into these books and have an evening or two where I'm really getting pulled into these worlds.
This week has been almost a total loss as I have had a severely painful dental issue come up and since Tuesday I haven't had a decent nights sleep, or a meal come to think of it, well until tonight that is. Most of my strength has been directed towards the day job and just getting me through that. I've been to the dentist and the problem is being sorted out but it has been very painful few days.
Needles to say I haven't done any work on Project Apollo since an abortive attempt on Tuesday and the same can be said of my NaNoWriMo preparations. I've lost track of blog reading and writing, but strangely enough I've read a fair bit of The Drawing Of The Three by Stephen King. I also listened to Neuromancer by William Gibson. I'm going to give it another listen though as I was listening to is as I was in pain and I couldn't really keep track of the story.
I am a lot better today then I have been but I am still not near 100% and I am very tired. Health is something that I try not to let get in my way. Mostly I just crack on and get through if I'm not feeling well, but toothache, damn. I don't think I've ever had any pain that bad in my entire life!
Once I finish work tomorrow I think I'll be getting in bed and just resting for the weekend. I'm supposed to be going out for a friends birthday tomorrow night and off out with Tracie Sunday but I thinking just going to stay in and rest, then get firing on all cylinders next week.
It's been a while since I've shared an update like this, but I won't bore you all by making it a long post.
Project Apollo is coming along, albeit it a little slowly. Me and Owen have left out a lot which we need to correct which is what I am primarily working on at the moment. Due to work commitments Owen is not able to spend as much time on it as he would like but we are making progress. As I've said before this is such a complicated universe we are treading carefully because Project Apollo is the start of a series of stories so we need to get everything just right.
I had more feedback from a Beta reader on my short stories that I'm looking to publish next year and I'm thinking over what my Beta said. One thing that people seem to say about my work is have I thought about expanding it.
Reading wise I'm still working through Stephen King's The Drawing Of The Three. I am enjoying it but I'm not the quickest reading and with King I read slowing because, well I think he puts so much into these books that I'm trying to take it all in.
I'm also listening to Neuromancer by William Gibson, which I'm not enjoying as much as I thought I would, but with this one I'm tempted to listen to it twice before forming an opinion. I'm listening to it as I'm working so I do have to stop it occasionally which doesn't help.
And finally, NaNoWriMo. I am planing my NaNo project during my lunch breaks and I'm getting some good ideas scribbled down. I've actually got key plot points listed and I know how it's going to end (this always helps) and I've scribbled down a lot of character notes.
It had always felt like I had committed a crime when I would say to someone that I had never read a Stephen King book. I felt like I was admitting to a very dirty secret but in truth it has only been in the last year, maybe two that I have started to explore who I'm reading and Stephen King is a big one for me.
So I've started off with The Dark Tower series, and I feel a little like I've been thrown in at the deep end. Part of me thinks I should have read one of his standalone novels first but the mystery of The Dark Tower series was too strong for me to start anywhere else. As a general rule I'm not a fast reader, there are books that I devour rapidly but The Gunslinger was not one of them, and neither has the second book of the series, The Drawing Of The Three. That's not because I'm not enjoying these books but I think it's because I'm trying to take in the complexities of the stories. The change of pace that has taken place between the first and second books is pretty big as well.
What has fascinated me so far is the fact that King has revealed almost nothing about the world this is all taking place in or the dark tower itself. What is our protagonist, Roland, searching for? Hell he doesn't even know!
Am I going to read further then The Dark Tower series, am I going to fall in love with Stephen King's work? I'm not sure I'll fall in love with his work like I have done with Scott Sigler or Dan Abnett but I want to read more. From what I know of Stephen King he does not let himself be constrained by genre or people's expectations and that is why I want to read more of his work. He's a fearless writer.
What have I been up to in the last week? Not a lot unfortunately. The words have not flown quite as well as I have been hoping for. Until I can get down to Owen to go through his notes on Project Apollo I don't really have a lot to do on it so I thought I'd start on what would be my next novel, which in hindsight was a bad idea because I'll be needing to get back onto Apollo before I've finished a first draft.
I've only written a few pages of this next novel, Project Sabre, so I'm going to put it to one side and work on tidying up a short story that I've had written for a while and I'm going to work on a new short story as well. This one I've got a good idea for so I'm going to make a start on that this weekend.
Reading wise I've made a good dent in Stephen King's The Drawing Of The Three. This is an interesting novel and quite different from the first book in the series.
I have also started reading Dark Spaces by Dionne Lister. This is a collection of short stories which are of the darker side of humanity and its really good. I'm about halfway through and these stories are damn creepy!
Thursday night I crashed and burned (again) on Project Apollo. I'm trying to focus too much attention on this one at the moment and along with work I don't think that my body and mind can take the load of working five and a half days a week and then writing seven days a week, so what I am going to do is have Wednesdays off of writing and literally just chill out. Maybe have a night watching DVDs or reading but most definitely avoid all writing.
I was thinking about maybe doing red pen edits on some of my short fiction that needs editing but I don't think that will be such a good idea either. I am thinking just steering clear of anything creative on Wednesday nights. Last week when I crashed and burned it was a Wednesday so I think that's a good night to have off.
As for how far I am with Apollo, well I only have six or seven pages to type up but I'm not blown away by the ending I have written. It's not feeling right at the moment so I am considering a re-write of some of it. At the moment it does not feel like it has anywhere near enough depth and strength to not only the story but also the actual writing is not as good as I know I can be so I'm going to look it over on Monday night and see what is worth saving and where to go from there.
Me and Tracie are off to see Owen tonight for a few drinks so hopefully he'll bounce some ideas off on how to improve this ending.
Reading wise I've only made minor progress with The Drawing Of The Three but I'm putting that down to working on Apollo and the fact its the early stages of a book. Its very rare that the first hundred or so pages of a book make me turn the pages rapidly so I'm not surprised with my lack of progress.
I've have got a couple of pages that I would like to add to my blog here but they will take a little time to put together but I'm not willing to sacrifice writing time at the moment to work on them. I was hoping to have them done this month but at the moment that's on the back burner.


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The Road to Wisdom, Technologically Speaking. By Valentina I. Valentini.
Conjure images of the newest, shiniest cameras, the biggest and brightest displays, the most exciting leaps and bounds in the burgeoning 3D filmmaking world, and you've seen just a fraction of what NAB 2011 had to offer. In addition to the massive amount of new gear on the show floor, there were panels galore during the busy mid-week rush.
This year's offerings were all about integration — streamlining workflow from pre-production to postproduction and back again. The hour-long sessions crammed in as much valuable information as possible — from discussions on groundbreaking image data preservation software, to DSLR workflow, to a new wave of CG animation techniques, and even how to make 3D on a budget.
One of the hottest topics last year was DSLR cinematography, so was to be expected that at least one of the 2011 panels would revisit the hybrid phenomenon. Between 2009 and 2010, the Canon 5D and 7D DSLR cameras went from relatively obscure still cameras to front-line use on film and TV projects like House, Tiny Furniture, Red State, and hundreds of high-profile commercials for clients including BMW, Nissan and others.
The DSLR Cinematography panel, moderated by American Cinematographer associate editor Jon D. Witmer, featured three cinematographers from distinctly different backgrounds, all singing the praises of DSLR capture. Russell Carpenter, ASC, (True Lies, Charlie's Angels, Monster-in-Law), who was a stills shooter, and Svetlana Cvetko, an up-and-coming documentary and commercial DP, both bought a Canon 5D Mark II in 2009. John Guleserian, the third panelist, shot the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning Like Crazy entirely on the 5D.
"Originally we'd thought about using the 5D as a B-camera and a RED® ONE as the primary shooter," Guleserian revealed. "Then our producer suggested we shoot the whole film with it. I was apprehensive, but as we kept playing with it and Drake [director Drake Doremus] and I discussed how it could enhance the actors' performances because of the camera's low-key profile, we decided to use it for the whole movie."
All panelists loved the low-key profile of the DSLR.
DSLR Panel, L to R: Jon Witmer, Russell Carpenter, Svetlana Cvetko, John Guleserian / Photo by Jon Silberg
"The capability of having multiple cameras, especially in documentary situations, is a big advantage," explained Cvetko. "All of the projects I used a DSLR on, there was a cost factor. But when people look at the footage and realize that it's great, it becomes an aesthetic choice as well."
Carpenter said that when he was introduced to the 5D in 2008, he knew it would revolutionize how images could be captured.
"It was going to even the playing field of what could be produced for a limited amount of money, but at a professional quality level," he recalled. "I wanted to use [the 5D] for insert shots, but at that time post-production houses couldn't quite figure out how to make the compression of the H264 in these DSLR cameras translate into film space. Within a year though, they'd been embraced and people were doing some amazing things with them."
The discussion also touched on the challenges DSLRs pose to camera crews, including potentially leaving focus pullers out of the equation. Although they added that since the units can be retrofitted, it's not always a certainty that just because a project is going with a DSLR, the crew will be tightened down.
"When I go out with a camera by myself, I miss my assistant," admitted Cvetko. "I always wish I had my focus puller and assistant with me because they're so great at what they do."
"The unions have been very responsive to the new technology: people are getting trained, and the people I work with are all up to speed," Carpenter added.
All three panelists expressed the desire for some tech changes in the near future, like eliminating cables and getting hardware on-board to make sharing information from the cameras easier with post-production crews.
The myths and realities of a more streamlined workflow were also on tap for the Quality Filmmaking on a Budget panel, moderated by ICG Magazine editor David Geffner. Cinematographer Lukas Ettlin said he brought the lower budget mentality of independent filmmaking to recent studio shoots like Sony's Battle: Los Angeles and Lionsgate's The Lincoln Lawyer.
"The perception that you have to pay big to go big isn't necessarily true," Ettlin insisted. "It's about balancing quality and understanding the nature of a project with everyone else involved, including the producers and the studio and what they're looking for."
Local 600 Panel - GoPro to 3D: Quality Filmmaking on a Budget, L to R: David Geffner, Pankaj Bajpai, Lukas Ettlin, Sean McKittrick, Steven Poster, ASC, Scott Steele / Photo by Jon Silberg
Sean McKittrick, who produced director Richard Kelly's Donnie Darko and The Box (both shot by fellow panelist and Local 600 President Steven Poster, ASC), spoke about capture mode choice.
"In my opinion, it's the producer's job to make it work for what the DP and the director want. Sometimes what they want is impossible, but more often than not you can work it out. And more importantly," McKittrick continued, "there's a perception that once you dive below a certain budget level you can't shoot union. But that is where all the talent is, and every union is going to work to your budget size. My approach with them has always been, 'This is what we have, how do we do this with you?' and every single time they've come back and worked with us and its never been a huge headache."
As Pankaj Bajpai, a colorist at Encore, revealed, things are also changing at the end of the chain.
"One way to save money is by developing a relationship with your post house," Bajpai offered. "When you get into the digital realm you're not just sending your negative to a lab anymore. You're sending it to a place that will somehow interpret what you've shot. There is an incredible amount of communication that needs to happen, in many cases, long before you even start shooting."
3ality Digital stereographer Scott Steele talked about one of the big misconceptions in the industry today.
"There's this assumption that because 3D systems are at the top of the industry in terms of technology, they are unattainable for many productions," Steele said, "and that's just not true. At one end of the spectrum we're working on The Hobbit, but at the other end we have a documentary done with three people in a pick-up going around Wyoming shooting in 3D."
The voice of craft-first no matter the budget, Poster urged the audience not to sacrifice quality because of money.
"With the release of the F65 from Sony and the Phantom 65, we've seen some really high-end equipment being developed," Poster noted. "But we've also seen some really low-end equipment coming out, and there is absolutely a time and place for low-end digital capture."
Another surefire way to maintain image quality was presented during the Justified/IIF/ACES panel. This new architecture for production and post (IIF stands for Image Interchange Framework) preserves image data and helps give digital capture a filmic look — like maintaining latitude where it was previously lost — has been called a groundbreaking new workflow, and is the product of six years of work by The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' Science and Technology Council.
Ray Feeney, co-chair of the council, spoke on the panel with Francis Kenny, ASC, Curtis Clark, ASC, and Bajpai, all of whom were involved in the development and implementation of IIF.
Justified/IIF/ACES Panel, L to R: Pankaj Bajpai, Francis Kenny, ASC, Curtis Clark, ASC, Ray Feeney / Photo by Jon Silberg
"The structure of the system we've been putting together at the Academy has been to provide a variety of different things, but primarily to provide an unambiguous method to get into the archive, to interchange materials from one facility to the other, and, most importantly, to move beyond the limitations of a 10-bit DI-type workflow," explained Feeney, who also is president and founder of RFX Inc.
Bajpai, Feeney, Curtis and Kenny had tested IIF on previously shot material from season one of FX's Justified, for which Kenny is the DP. In its second season, the television series became the first commercial production to implement IIF/ACES, with seemingly spectacular results.
"How lucky can you get as a cinematographer?" Kenny asked. "To have all these guys take your images and make them look even better, and then I get the credit for it? In all seriousness, [the capture] began to look more and more like film and I began to once again use my eye, rather than a meter or a monitor, to shape the image. What these gentlemen are doing is a miracle and truly a gift to cinematographers. With IIF, I can actually approach it like I'm shooting film."
Another premise of IIF is to separate the laboratory steps from the creative steps.
"We're seeing more of a discussion about what DPs can get when they go into DI —the nature and feel of the images and less of a discussion of the nitty-gritty mechanics of workflow," explained Clark, chairman of the ASC's Technology Committee. "That, to me, is an indication that this system is maturing quickly and becoming second nature for people in production."
The development of IIF/ACES included input from color scientists from more than 50 different companies.
"We were trying to bridge the gap between electronic media and film and to provide the ability to have the best of both worlds," Feeney said.
Another popular FX show, Sons of Anarchy, provided the backdrop for an in-depth panel on how to produce a gritty show about bikers. Kurt Sutter, creator, writer and executive producer, said he had a contact in northern California who was "living the life."
"After seven seasons on The Shield, I was in a place to write about these damaged characters, this sort of pulp style with stories bigger than life," he shared.
Sons of Anarchy Panel: L to R: Paul Maibaum, Kurt Sutter, Anthony Medina / Courtesy of NAB
After the pilot was shot, Paul Maibaum was brought on as cinematographer. Due to his comedy-rich background, Maibaum said he thought it might be hard to get onto a hardcore show of this caliber, but in fact it seems to have done the opposite.
"Now that I have Sons at the top of my CV, I get agents telling me they can't even submit me to comedy projects," he laughed. "I believe that once you're given the parameters of what a project is about, a good DP should be able to shoot anything, whether it's brighter and flatter – the standard for comedies – or darker and more real, something like Sons."
Sutter's main criteria for his DP in what he calls a "guerilla filmmaking" environment, was someone who could work and assess quickly, while still making it all look great.
"It's a down-and-dirty schedule," Sutter explained, "shooting eight pages a day on a seven-day shoot. I often find with other DPs that speed is not their strong suit. It was a critical aspect of bringing Paul in."
The discussion also covered shooting fast and efficiently, even when with a cast of actors on motorcycles who aren't stuntmen.
"When we're shooting the guys on the bikes, we have two motorcycle rigs: one with a platform on the right side and the other a platform on the left, with an excellent driver who knows the safety measures that need to be taken," Maibaum explained. "And even though the setup for shooting the bikes on the street can take an hour and a half, safety always comes first."
The panel wrapped up with insight on the show's look, which is accomplished in large part by Anthony Medina, the production designer.
"I had a few field trips that I can't talk about too much," said Medina. "I had the chance to see what this life looks like from the inside so that I could achieve the most real look possible."
Sutter shared his opinion on his collaborators: "Because the look and the feel of the show is so real, sometimes people think that's easier to get to than something that does look lit or staged. But it takes a lot of work and time to master that look [of realism]."
For the Rango panel, the next-generation in CG animation was discussed — an arena not traditionally tied to live-action cinematography. However Rango's creative team —animation director Hal Hickel from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), visual effects supervisor and Local 600 member John Knoll (also from ILM), production designer Mark "Crash" McCreery, and co-writer and creature designer James Byrkit, both of whom had worked with Gore Verbinski, director of Rango, on Pirates of the Caribbean — all had live action backgrounds with no experience in animation.
"We come from the school of making things more complex, more textured, more layered," explained Byrkit. "It didn't matter that Gore or I had never done an animated movie before. We just said to each other, 'Why don't we not worry about that and let's just make a movie that happens to be animated?'"
Rango Panel, L to R: John Knoll, James Byrkit, David Cohen, Variety; Hal Hickel, Crash McCreery / Courtesy of NAB
Byrkit, Verbinski and McCreery worked with ILM on the photo-realized Davey Jones character from the Pirates franchise.
"We figured we could use that technology to make this film," Byrkit said.
Knoll and the team knew from the beginning that they wanted a photographic look.
"I know a lot of animated features use very careful stylization of lighting with contrast and colors to show form," Knoll stated. "But I didn't know how to do any of that."
The panelists discussed how their cinematography approach to styling Rango was influenced by the films of Italian director Sergio Leone, revealing information through composition changes and camera motion.
"That's kind of a dated look now," allowed Knoll, "so we talked about what more modern pictures might be good keystones. Gore really liked There Will Be Blood [for which Robert Elswit, ASC, won an Oscar®] as a recent film with a beautiful style, and relevant to what we were looking for. On our first lighting test we were actually trying to emulate particular shots from Blood."
"As soon as we threw away the whole animation caveat and opened ourselves up to what we learned from live-action, that's when the flow started," McCreery said. One of the ways they broke the rules of animation was in the number of characters they created. Generally, animated features have about a 12-character limit. In Rango there were no fewer than 60 characters, each with their own name and a little backstory, even if the character was only on the screen for a few seconds.
One of the final panels at NAB was an eye-opener for the dozens of cinematographers and hundreds of industry professionals who came to see an impartial and comprehensive evaluation of the image quality of 11 top digital motion picture cameras and 35mm film. It was presented by Bob Primes, ASC, and the Image Quality Geeks (IQG) — a group of DPs, engineers and image aficionados.
Primes recruited the IQG members to create 15 live-action and instrumented tests to evaluate the Sony F35 and F3, ARRI® ALEXA, Kodak Vision3 film, the RED ONE MX-sensor, Weisscam HS-2, Phantom Flex, Panasonic AF-100, Canon 1D Mark IV, 5D Mark II, and 7D, and the Nikon D7000. They tested each camera for sharpness, low-light sensitivity, exposure latitude, highlight detail, shadow detail, color quality, skin tone reproduction, compression losses and shutter artifacts. Offered as a work in the public domain, the presentation gives filmmakers the opportunity to compare these aspects of the cameras tested to meticulous standards.
"This whole thing began with a very strange phone call from Zacuto in Chicago last November," Primes explained. "They provided the funding, but at my behest it was a completely independent test." Primes' brain trust included Josh Siegel (IQG), Mike Curtis (Pro Video Coalition), Bill Hogan (Clarity Image), William Feightner (EFILM), and Michael Bravin. Then Alex Forsyth, Jack Holm, Ray Feeney and Andy Maltz, all of whom are associated with the Academy's Science and Technology Council, came on board. The DPs were Stephen Lighthill, ASC, Matthew Siegel, and Nancy Schreiber, ASC.
"While I don't want to do this exact test again, I don't believe this one is finished," Holm said. "We tried very hard to get this stuff through ACES, but we were fighting the clock and didn't get a chance to do so with every camera then; however, we have now. I'm hoping we'll see more of this footage in the near future that will have taken out the differences in color analysis of the cameras."
Lighthill acknowledged that they were really trying to test the boundaries of each capture device.
"In the real world, this test should be used judiciously," he said. "For example, the RED camera test could have had improved lighting, but we weren't changing the lighting for each camera. What it really comes down to is the fact that a $1,700 camera [a Canon DSLR] is competing quite well with a $16,000 camera [Sony F3]. So, whatever works for the project at hand is what you should go with."
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Federal agencies will resume study of restoring grizzlies to North Cascades
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Environmental groups have hailed a decision by the Biden administration to resume studying whether grizzly bears should be restored to the remote North Cascades mountains in Washington state. The National Park Service and the...
By Nicholas K. Geranios News October 19, 2022
Report says Washington hydro dams cannot be breached to help salmon unless electricity replaced
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP)— The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the Snake River must be replaced before the dams can be breached to save endangered salmon runs, according to a final report issued by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and...
By Nicholas K. Geranios News July 20, 2022
It would cost billions to replace power lost from removing Snake River dams
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Biden administration on July 12 released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs to sustainable levels in the Pacific Northwest, and that replacing the energy...
By Nicholas K. Geranios News July 6, 2022
Breaching salmon dams would cost billions to replace lost power, irrigation
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The benefits provided by four giant hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River in Washington state can be replaced if the dams are breached to save endangered salmon runs, according to a report released this month. But it...
By Nicholas K. Geranios News June 1, 2022
Washington state tries to eradicate invasive Asian giant hornet
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Scientists will set about 1,000 traps this year in their quest to wipe out the Asian giant hornet in Washington, the state Department of Agriculture said May 24. Scientists believe the hornets, first detected in the state in...


Hear Viking stories and legends while driving through charming villages and experiencing Denmark's finest scenery.
The Viking legacy in Scandinavia is widespread and ample, but Denmark is the spiritual and historical home of the Viking. The Viking era was very significant in Denmark's history and the intriguing museums & Viking sites on the island of Zealand are the inspiration for this self-drive tour.
Enjoy learning about the skilled and feared seafarers, the ancient monuments, mystic rune stones and stunning longships on this tour of Denmark.
Our 7-day Denmark's Viking Trail self-drive tour starts in Copenhagen and takes you into the everyday life of the Vikings. Children and young adults will enjoy the Viking markets and interactive museums. There is plenty of time to picnic on beaches, bike ride in the countryside & explore the quaint villages of Denmark. Our Danish self-drive tour stays in boutique hotels such as Kragerup Gods and can be modified for families. It is also possible for us to tailor make this itinerary using public transport.
Explore Copenhagen's National Museum (Nationalmuseet) & dine like vikings at Tivoli's Viking themed restaurant Valhal .
Roskilde Cathedral, Lejre Museum & the 'Land of Legends' open air park.
Trelleborg and Slagelse - impressive fortresses, Viking markets, reconstructed castles & more.
Visiting Funen, the Danish coast and the Ladby Viking museum.
Be sure to consider an extended stay in Denmark to visit LEGOLAND Billund.


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Inferring the identifying features underlying association preferences in wild mixed species parrot groups
Vanessa Ferdinand, Elle Pattenden, Donald Brightsmith, Elizabeth A. Hobson
Many animals participate in mixed-species aggregations for a variety of reasons, leading to species specific differences in benefits and costs, resulting in a variety of community assemblage patterns and dynamics based on what information individuals use to make joining decisions. Current research tends to focus specifically on "species" as a defining factor affecting joining decisions. However, we still have little understanding of how species perceive each other when making these decisions and what categories of perception are important (e.g., color, group size). We propose a new approach: instead of assuming species recognition, we test what kind of information each species may use about others to make decisions about which mixed-species aggregations to participate in. We used data on mixed-species aggregations of 12 species of parrots, where the species vary widely in their overall size, colors, and potential motivations for joining different groups. We used co-occurrence and joining patterns with new computational methods to test how these parrot species make grouping decisions. Our results show that using these two perspectives, static co-occurrences and dynamic joining, provided very different insight into the ways species interact with each other. While some species used a more complex categorization system (based on 12 species), the majority of species (7 of 12) used simpler category systems based on two or three categories. We found that not only does this approach provide a framework to test hypotheses about why individuals join or leave mixed species aggregations, it also provides insight into what features each parrot likely used to make their decisions. In doing so, our approach goes farther than previous approaches and provides a link to the perceptive and cognitive abilities of the animals making these minute-by-minute decisions.
https://doi.org/10.32942/osf.io/3z6j2
Categorization, coarse-graining, social decision-making, social interactions, species co-occurrence
Data will be made publicly available on publication of the paper.


It's no secret, Berlin is the creative capital of Germany. While Hannover may have just been voted the greenest city in the country with 20% being parks, forests and gardens (we have the largest natural city forest in all of Europe behind my house), Berlin definitely has earned its reputation as an international city where creatives work and play. It's an inspiring place - gritty and pretty in some parts - eclectic, quirky, etc. The cost of living is still relatively low compared to other cities in Europe, especially for the types of living spaces that you can rent in comparison to say, Hamburg, London or Copenhagen. It's nice to be able to actually afford to live nicely while still pursuing creative interests and even starting your own business. Right!?
So many love Berlin for many reasons, but for me, I feel inspired when I'm there surrounding by its 180 museums, stores, quirky districts, flea markets, Turkish market, exhibitions, random art galleries sometimes hidden behind buildings, music fests, cheap eats... That is why in mid October I will co-host yet another creatives & bloggers meet up there in collaboration with some incredible people and sponsors so we can make it happen - inspire each other, share, learn and create a positive energy that will motivate all to leave with a good feeling of community and support. We need that. I'll post more about the event as plans are confirmed.
Loved this video of Berlin-based fashion designer Esther Perbandt, her clothing is amazing and I like how she collaborates with others who inspire her to create her collections. See her workspace here.
If you are curious about Berlin and the types of people living there then you have to check out "online interview magazine" (or blog), Freunde von Freunde. I've talked about them before, but they have lots of new content and they are even taking their concept to London and Paris to spotlight creatives living in those cities as well. I was selfishly hoping we could keep FvF for ourselves in Germany, but that's okay, their goal is to open eyes and share what's happening all over Europe and so by creating new city spotlights on their site, they are able to reach more people. Good for them.
I must admit though, major cities get plenty of press when it comes to who is living in them and how they live and work -- there is no shortage on the web of inspiring homes in Paris and London. Same goes for print publications as well. But most of the world isn't really in the know when it comes to what Berlin is like, or even Germany and the creative indie scene here for that matter as in who lives there, the cost of living, what people do for fun, what people are creating and where. Before I started visiting in 1999, I had no idea what was going on in this part of the world when it came to design and art. With so many in this country working hard to make a name for themselves (and for their country), there has been a lot of change in the last decade so definitely visit FvF to tap into what is going on in Berlin -- a fascinating, creative German city.
My hope though is that instead of focusing on London and Paris because those places get plenty of attention, that FvF will share the way people live and work all across Germany and German speaking countries -- not just Berlin but in Hannover, Hamburg, Munich and over to Vienna, Zurich, etc. And of course, cities that don't get so much "love" outside of Germany like random towns in Belgium or even parts of Poland. I mean hello, who wouldn't love to see how creatives live and work in Warsaw with English text so the rest of us can learn? Sign me up. I'd love that. There are plenty of us with interesting lives who live in un-hip cities that may even be called boring cities -- but we are still doing creative work so I'd love to see more diversity online and in print when it comes to showing how and where people live. But Berlin is a great start, and while it's a massive city, it's still underexposed to the rest of the world so I'm all for FvF and their mission in opening eyes to what's happening there. Great stuff.


If there is at least one unmatched taint with effect NoSchedule, OpenShift Container Platform cannot schedule a pod onto that node.
If there is no unmatched taint with effect NoSchedule but there is at least one unmatched taint with effect PreferNoSchedule, OpenShift Container Platform tries to not schedule the pod onto the node.
If there is at least one unmatched taint with effect NoExecute, OpenShift Container Platform evicts the pod from the node (if it is already running on the node), or the pod is not scheduled onto the node (if it is not yet running on the node).
OpenShift Container Platform can be configured to represent node unreachable and node not ready conditions as taints. This allows per-pod specification of how long to remain bound to a node that becomes unreachable or not ready, rather than using the default of five minutes.


I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called In the Nick of Time, Australia Gets its Snowand is located athttp://welove2ski.com/snow-report/june-18-2018.
The early season has got off to a storming start in both New Zealand and the Andes: but this time last week the Snowy Mountains of Oz were looking threadbare.
Not anymore. Stormin' Norman (as it's been dubbed) blew in on Wednesday and so far it's dropped 85cm on Thredbo and 82cm on Perisher.
It's worth remembering that this snow has fallen on bare earth, so the off-piste is going to be pretty scratchy. But under the circumstances that's a minor complaint. The snow has saved the start of the season, and by the time it's settled, and the snow cannons have done their work, a lot of trails will be open.
In the Andes, several key resorts opened at the weekend with excellent early-season conditions, thanks to the snow at the beginning of the month. Here's how Valle Nevado near Santiago looked on Saturday.
And this was Las Lenas at the weekend.
Both resorts now look set for a dry and sunny week, but more snow is expected further south, in resorts such as Catedral Alte Patagonia.
Meanwhile in New Zealand temperatures are dropping after a mild weekend and there's some snow in the forecast for tonight. It'll be chilly most of the coming week, too – especially after dark, and hopes are high of a more substantial dump next Sunday, on June 24.
Europe is expecting a scorcher this week, and the Alps are no exception. By Thursday the daytime freezing point in France will be close to 4400m and in Austria 4100m – so even the glacier ski areas will be affected. If you're planning to ski on one, expect rock-hard pistes in the morning which will soften quickly in the sunshine.
The glacier ski areas in both Tignes and Les Deux Alpes are expecting to open on Saturday for the summer season.
This week it relocates to Les Gets in France. Pictured below was the dual slalom course under construction, in preparation for Wednesday's racing.


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