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Neighborhood Hero, Episodes 4-6: A Sense of Purpose
Burning questions are answered, but even more are raised in episodes four, five, and six of Neighborhood Hero. A sense of purpose drives the story for Im Tae-Ho (Cho Seong-Ha) and Choi Chan-Gyu (Lee Soo-Hyuk) as we delve deeper into their characters. The shadow of Jin-Woo's death continues to linger above Shi-Yoon as he furthers his quest for vengeance.
Up to this point, the advice from Shi-Yoon's own mother along with President Hwang have failed to persuade him to turn the other cheek. From his point of view, these two people don't understand. How could they? They're looking from the outside in. But now he gets an opinion from the voice of someone who was affected even more than him by Jin-Woo's death — Jin-Woo's mother. Her plea for him not to use her son's name to justify his ill intentions will resonate with him from here on out.
The internal struggle and guilt that this creates in his mind sets up viewers for some great character building moments moving forward. The most interesting characters are the ones that we can understand and sympathize with. Despite whichever path we think he should choose, whether it be peace or revenge, we'll still be able to understand the decision he makes.
As strong as his stubbornness is, Shi-yoon's innate desire is to protect the people he cares about. Beating up street thugs that terrorize local businesses has earn this silent guardian the nickname "The Shadow." The fighting scenes do a fantastic job of portraying how dangerous he really is and his extensive knowledge of martial arts. Even with this kind of training, violence is not his first solution. We've seen him persistently warn people to back down and step away, but we've also seen him break bones if necessary.
Although he doesn't necessarily want to be "The Shadow," he can't help but to step in every time he sees innocent people being harassed. Luckily, there is someone out there who does want that responsibility — Chan-Gyu. Whereas Shi-Yoon has shown glimpses of darkness brewing in his mind, Chan-Gyu seems to be a genuinely good-hearted individual.
The scenes that involve him are always the more light-hearted parts of the episodes. The best use of humor in the show is seeing the people he is assigned to watch actually watch over him. His developing relationship with writer Bae (Kwon Yuri) is an integral part of him wanting to becoming the shadow. Shi-Yoon refuses to train Chan-Gyu, but we all know that sooner or later he'll have no choice but to take Chan-Gyu on as an apprentice. Him being "The Shadow" interrupts his ultimate mission, and the only way to balance both is to pass the responsibility to someone else.
Shi-Yoon is the main focal point of the drama and the driving story, but Tae-Ho may be the most complex character on the show. He is a very involved parent and husband while balancing his professional life, which is beginning to involve things that he doesn't even comprehend. It's heartwarming to see him interact with his teenage daughter which he obviously knows is going through puberty. That's why it's hard to watch him be tortured for disobeying rules for arguably the right reason. As we've seen from previous episodes, Tae-Ho is willing to cross certain lines to provide for his family, but how far will he have to go? While Chan-Gyu is starting to discover his sense of purpose, Tae-Ho struggles with his and his own morality.
Someone who has overcome his own struggles is President Hwang. When the former intelligence agent revealed his past about his family to writer Bae, I knew his fate was sealed. The writers knew how to play with our emotions and they executed it without remorse. We never see him in a bad mood and the fact that all of these depressing memories still linger in the back of his head is heartbreaking. Through these three episodes, he has become a mentor to Shi-Yoon, writer Bae, and Chan-Gyu, and taking someone this close to them away will change the whole dynamic of the show.
Everything I've talked about so far has been done with great effect. My only complaint up until now is that we are not getting much development for our antagonists. We know they want to get rid of smaller businesses that stand in their way and that money is a big motivator, but other than that, these seem like your typical mustache-twirling villains. The scariest villains are the ones who think they're doing the right thing, and I don't get a sense of that with these characters as of yet. Due to the nature of the drama and the way the story unveils surprises, I'll trust the writer's reasoning for the slower development of the antagonists for now. It hasn't negatively affected the story line yet, and has actually given them a chance to develop their protagonists even further.
These three episodes have definitely been more engaging then the previous ones, but that's natural as the plot unfolds. We've been set up for some interesting character developments as these characters are faced with impossible decisions to make. Tae-Ho's predicament adds a lot of depth to the show, and Shi-Yoon's balance of character gives us someone to relate to. Neighborhood Hero's tone is beginning to take a darker turn, and now that we know any character could be on the chopping block, the stakes are even higher.
What did you think of these episodes? Which character do you relate with?
(OCN)
Tags: Drama Review, Kwon Yuri, Lee Soo-hyuk, Neighborhood Hero
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This week we move on to the letter F where we are looking at images from Scotland, Oxford and the county of Dorset.
The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Falkirk, Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal. The lift, opened in 2002, reconnects the two canals for the first time since the 1930s as part of the Millennium Link project.
The wheel raises boats by 24 metres (79 ft), but the Union Canal is still 11 metres (36 ft) higher than the aqueduct which meets the wheel. Boats must also pass through a pair of locks between the top of the wheel and the Union Canal. The Falkirk Wheel is the only rotating boat lift of its kind in the world.
Folly Bridge is a stone bridge over the River Thames in Oxford, England.
The bridge stands at the site of oxen ford where oxen could be driven across the River Isis, the ancient name of the reach of the Thames between Folly Bridge and Iffley Lock. This is the likely derivation of the name Oxford.
Foxglove in the New Forest, Dorset, England. A popular ornamental, with tall spires of tapered, tubular, purple to pink or white flowers, common foxglove is also a source of digitoxin, used in the heart drug digitalis.
Fallow deer in Arne Nature Reserve, Dorset, England. They were introduced by the Normans and quickly became established in the wild in hunting forests and chases. There are no really accurate estimates, but there must be tens of thousands of fallow deer in Britain.
Hi, My name is Ami Poindexter and I am a Fine Art Photographer currently residing in West Jordan, Utah. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for nearly 19 years and we are raising two wonderful boys together.
Photography hasn't always been in my life. It wasn't until 2004 when I received a 35mm Nikon SLR for Christmas. I remember stepping outside and looking through the viewfinder for the first time, a whole new world came into focus. One filled with beauty, beauty in the most ordinary places and things. I started to see things in a new light, and I began to see light in new ways. I spent the next few days in the freezing cold weather and loving every minute of it; it didn't take long for me to use the 5 rolls of film that came with my camera. After a few years, I started thinking of ways I could take my photography to the next level.
So, In 2014 I earned my Associate of Art Degree in Photography from the Academy of Art University. During my studies there I was able to explore many different genres, which allowed me to discover, refine, and expand my vision as an artist.
In developing my own personal style I discovered a love for Landscapes, Nature, and Still Life. I often prefer a more minimalistic approach to my subjects and finding a unique perspective. I am so inspired by the softness of Pictorial Photography that I frequently employ a shallow depth of field in my Landscapes. I also enjoy using some techniques of the time, which can be seen in my Not Just a Flower series. By shooting through glass covered with different substances I was able to achieve various intriguing results.
My vision for my work is to create memorable images that people will be talking about for years to come and to share with them the beauty I see in the ordinary, as well as the extraordinary.
Today we have another article from Graham Wadden, this time outlining how he learnt to use the main features of his DSLR Camera.
If you're looking to get the most out of your new DSLR camera, you're going to want to get out of the automatic "Programme" mode (which is fully automatic) and begin learning how to take photos either in "Shutter Priority" mode, "Aperture Priority" mode or, ultimately, full "Manual" mode.
When you've got your camera in Programme mode (usually signified by a letter "P" on the mode dial of your DSLR), you're basically handing over all of the decision making responsibility to the camera. The camera will then use its coded algorithms to decide what is the most appropriate settings to use - that is, how wide the Aperture should be; how fast the Shutter Speed should be. Both of these (Aperture and Shutter Speed) affect the amount of light data that can be captured by the camera's digital image sensor, and what the camera calculates as appropriate might not result in an image that's desirable. Essentially, when you buy a DSLR and keep it in Programme mode, you're treating it like a cheap compact camera, where you just aim and click the button to take the photos, rather than treating it like the sophisticated image creation machine that it is and you taking control of what will be blurred in your image and what will be crystal clear; or. you choosing when you want motion blur in your image and when you don't.
I'll walk you through each one in turn, the way that I learnt to become comfortable with working these features, so that I was able to take responsibility for how my photos were (if I may be so bold as to say) "crafted".
The obvious first step is to get out of Programme mode and learn to become comfortable in the other three modes. Because I wanted to be totally in control of using my DSLR, my ultimate aim was to comfortable using the camera in full Manual mode. My route to this was to take advantage of what you might call the two "semi automatic" modes: Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority, respectively.
Aperture Priority Mode... All you need to know is that when your camera is set to Aperture Priority mode, YOU are in control of setting the correct Aperture values (f-stop numbers, such as f2.8, f5.6, f8, all the way down to f22) and the camera will be in charge of calculating the Shutter Speed. When you're changing the aperture of the lens, you're either widening the opening of the lens, to let more light in, or you're narrowing the lens, to let less light reach the sensor.
When you widen the aperture (choosing a lower f-stop number, such as f2.8), background subjects will become more blurry, allowing foreground targets to stand out more when you focus on them (either turning lenses manually to achieve clear focus, or taking advantage of the camera's Autofocus technology and, typically, pressing the shutter button half way down to engage the Autofocus system, which will get your target subject in focus, before pressing the shutter button fully down, to take the picture).
When you narrow the aperture (choosing a higher f-stop number, such as f8 or higher), more things deeper in your scene will be in clear focus, including the foreground subject you're targeting.
Shutter Priority Mode... If you've understood what happens when you select Aperture Priority mode, you may already have figured out that when you put your camera into Shutter Priority mode, YOU are responsible for choosing how long the shutter is allowed to stay open. The image sensor of your camera will record all the available light data for as long as the shutter remains open. So, if you choose a faster Shutter Speed (measured in fractions of a second, such as 1/50, 1/250, 1/1000, 1/4000), the sensor will have less opportunity to continue recording light and this results in a darker exposure (you know, when you're ultra disappointed because your photos have come out too dark? That's known as an "underexposed" image, as it hasn't been exposed to the light for long enough).
If, on the other hand, you choose a slower Shutter Speed (greater than 1 second, such as 1", 1.3", 15", 30", 60"), then you're allowing the shutter to stay open longer, so the image sensor will be able to record more of the light, resulting in a lighter image (have you ever been disappointed because your photos have become too light and nice details have been lost to the brightness? That's known as an "overexposed" image, as it has been exposed to the light for too long).
It may have dawned on you that one of your roles as a photographer is to master the balance of light coming into the lens and onto your camera's sensor. If the scene is too dark, your job is to use the settings and tools at your disposal (i.e. a flash, if necessary), to help the image sensor to record more of the light - either by allowing the shutter to remain open for longer and/or allowing more light in through the lens by widening the aperture. If the scene is too light, you want to go the opposite way and either restrict the time the shutter stays open and/or narrow down the aperture so that less light enters the lens when the shutter button is pressed.
It sounds pretty straight forward, but there is a slight catch... The Shutter Speed and Aperture are both tools used not just to get more or less light onto your camera's sensor; they are also creative controls that give you different effects and, once you get the right setting, you might not want to change it even if you still need either more or less light in your image.
For instance, while the Aperture "can" be narrowed to let less light onto the sensor, thus helping to darken overly bright images, you might not want to reduce the Aperture any further than what you've selected, because at the wider aperture that you've selected, you're getting a nicely blurred background, which is helping to make your foreground subject stand out more clearly (this is known as "selective focus"; you're telling a story by helping those viewing your photos to better understand that the clear, foreground item - whether person or other object, etc. - is the main subject of the photo, and you're helping them know this by blurring out everything behind the target subject).
Alternatively, you can create different effects by choosing a faster or slower Shutter Speed. Perhaps you want to freeze every drop in a waterfall? Or capture a bird of prey as it hovers in the air, without any blurring of the wings? For both situations, you'll want to select a faster Shutter Speed - the shutter will stay open for only a very, very short time (fractions of a second, such as 1/2000 or something like that). You're doing this to freeze the motion, NOT primarily to let the sensor record light for less time. If you wanted motion in both those examples, you'd be choosing a slower Shutter Speed - the shutter stays open for longer, even if it's only a few fractions of a second, and all that movement will be recorded onto your final image.
Okay, this is all very good to know, but how do you go about learning how to use this knowledge to master the main features of your DSLR camera?
I ended up playing about with the camera in both modes - some of the time I spent in Aperture Priority mode, controlling the Aperture; some of the time I was in Shutter Priority mode, controlling the Shutter Speed. I wasn't concentrating on the technical aspects of whether I wanted to freeze motion with a faster Shutter Speed, or blur out certain subjects in the background with a wider Aperture (that all came to me later, as I got more experienced with the camera). I was focusing solely on looking at the LCD screen to see whether the image was too bright (overexposed) or too dark (underexposed).
From a personal point of view, I found I learnt faster while in Shutter Priority mode. This was because, on the camera I was using at the time (a Panasonic FZ1000), whenever I half-pressed the Shutter button, as I scrolled the dial to change the Shutter Speed, I could see the image on the LCD screen either get lighter or darker and I was able to use this to gauge whether to increase or decrease the Shutter Speed.
At this point, I need to mention my upgrade from the Panasonic FZ1000, to a proper DSLR, in the form of the Panasonic GH4. When I went to use the same method, of looking at how bright or dark the image was on the LCD and simply deciding whether I needed to increase or decrease the Shutter Speed, I discovered that the brightness didn't alter on the GH4's LCD screen. As it turned out, this was to be a good thing, as it forced me onto YouTube to look for a solution, and that's where I discovered how to take advantage of the Exposure Compensation indicator to help determine when the image was exposed properly. It turns out that, when you have the light balance right - not too dark (underexposed) and not too light (overexposed), there should be a little symbol that has a plus and a minus in a box, with a zero next to it (+/-0). When you see this, you have the right light balance and you're ready to start snapping. Now, it doesn't matter what DSLR I use, I know I can find the right balance of light to gauge the correct exposure, BEFORE I waste hours taking photos that are either too light or too dark.
Even with this knowledge, I'd still continue to practice in Shutter Priority mode, first, letting the camera dictate which aperture to use. Do this until you feel you've grasped the proverbial nettle and feel that you're ready to begin experimenting with the camera in Aperture Priority mode. When I made the switch, I found I got the hang of it pretty much immediately - setting a wider aperture (lower f-stop number) will make things brighter, but also make the background elements more blurred; setting a narrower aperture (higher f-stop number) will make the image darker, but will bring more of the scene into clear focus.
I spent only a few hours in Aperture Priority mode before I felt I'd got the hang of it and felt ready to begin learning to use the camera in full Manual mode. But, guess what? The transition was pretty much instantaneous - I'd learnt how to use the Shutter Speed in Shutter Priority mode, and I'd learnt how to use the Aperture in Aperture Priority mode. In Manual mode, you're essentially putting the two lessons together, but doing it all yourself... You're now in control of what to adjust to let more or less light onto the sensor and now you're able to start learning to be more creative with this knowledge - you can make subtle changes to both the Shutter Speed and Aperture, to improve the quality of your images. You can start to use the Shutter Speed to explore freezing moving subjects or letting some of their movement show in your photos by slowing the Shutter Speed to introduce a bit of motion blur. And you can adjust the Aperture to have more things in focus in your scene (which is often what you want in landscape photos, when you want to see everything in the foreground and everything to the horizon, in clear detail, and when you want to select a narrower Aperture, with a higher f-stop number). Or, maybe you want to use selective focus and have only your main subject in focus in the foreground, while the background is allowed to be blurred, to help the subject "pop"? That's when you can widen the Aperture, with a lower f-stop number.
The ISO setting (pronounced EYE-so) determines how sensitive your camera's sensor is to light. When I first got my cameras (both of them, the FZ1000 and GH4), they were already set to "Auto ISO", which meant the camera used its algorithms to calculate the most appropriate ISO setting. But, like having the camera in Programme mode, you also want to get comfortable adjusting the ISO settings as the situation demands it, rather than letting a snippet of computer code make a "best guess" (albeit a binary one).
It's not all that difficult to learn - when not in Auto ISO mode, the ISO settings are displayed as different numerical values, such as 100, 125, 200, 400, 800, and 1600. The higher the value, the lighter the image will become. However, this isn't a magic feature that will allow you to take high quality photos, regardless of how dark it is. The camera needs to make certain algorithmic adjustments to help illuminate dark images. However, the higher you push the ISO setting, the more grainy the photos become (this graininess is referred to as "noise" and, if you can help it, you want to avoid noise in your images, because it detracts from the overall quality of the photo). That's just the nature of this technology, which is gradually getting better as cameras become ever more sophisticated. However, as things stand in 2016, camera's like the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic GH4, which I know well, don't fare so well above ISO 1600, which is my current limit that I'm willing to go to, despite being able to push the ISO over 12800. Images are just about acceptable at ISO 1600, certainly for posting smaller photos on the internet; if I still needed more light for a correct exposure, I would ignore pushing the ISO any further and, instead, scale back to a lower ISO (such as 200 to 400, maybe 800 at most) and reach for my external flash to provide the desired illumination. If I can get away with it, though, I do like being able to take photos without fiddling with the flash, and will explore the ISO range to try and get me there.
That said, there are times when an external flash comes in useful - recall those instances where the you didn't want to adjust either the Shutter Speed (because you wanted a certain motion blur, perhaps) or the Aperture (because you wanted to use selective focusing to help your image tell a story) in order to help your camera's sensor capture the right balance of light? Well, you can have your proverbial cake and eat it, if you use an external flash. The flash allows you to introduce light so that you're not having to steal light from Shutter Speed and/or Aperture adjustments. Let the power of a flash (a.k.a. Speedlight) take charge of illumination and leave the Shutter Speed and Aperture settings at the sweet spot for your current project.
The color of white can take on a reddish or blueish tinge, depending on the lighting conditions, such as sunlight or when taking photos indoors, under incandescent lights. The White Balance feature allows you to adjust the color temperature so that it looks natural, just the way you see it with your naked eye.
Most modern DSLR cameras come with certain preset White Balance settings, usually identified by specific symbols in your camera's White Balance menu. For instance, you can set it to AWB (Auto White Balance) and let the camera calculate the most appropriate setting. Or, you can take a look at the environment you're in and, if you're outdoors and the sun is shining, select the "sun" icon; if you're under a cloudy sky, well, there's usually a "cloud" icon that will adjust the White Balance to a suitable color temperature for this situation. When taking photos indoors, there's usually a "light bulb" icon for taking photos under incandescent lights.
On some of the more sophisticated DSLR cameras, you're able to manually adjust White Balance by adjusting the Kelvin color temperature values. Those presets that I just mentioned were doing this, to a certain degree, by changing the White Balance to a certain Kelvin temperature value, according to the situation. However, if you have the option on your particular camera, you can choose to warm things up a little bit more, by selecting a slightly higher Kelvin value; or, you can cool down the color temperature by lowering the Kelvin value. The lowest value is 2500K (K = Kelvin), which will cool the image down by increasing the amount of blue. The highest value is 10,000K which will warm up your image by increasing the amount of orange in the exposure.
There is no hard and fast rule about which White Balance setting to use. There was a time when I wanted to set the White Balance manually and dictate the color temperature in my photos, so I would always go into the Kelvin menu and decide whether I wanted more warmth in my images (increasing the K value) or less warmth (reducing the K value). However, I have come to find that the presets do a pretty good job so, for instance, if it's sunny outside, I just stick the White Balance into the "sun" preset and get on with taking my photos. Experiment, see what works best with your workflow.
And that's pretty much it. That's how I learnt what I consider to be the main features of a DSLR camera. This is how I went from never having used a DSLR before, to feeling fairly comfortable using any DSLR camera in full Manual mode, where I take control of the creative process of crafting (or trying to craft) the photos I want to take. It is a rewarding skill to master.
Graham Wadden created and maintains the Creative Commons photography website, WaddenCCPhotography.com, specializing in creating Royalty Free Stock Photography primarily for home educators and those in education.
I'm an artist and photographer from the (New) Jersey Shore who specializes in photographing landscapes and seascapes. I have been drawn to the outdoors for as long as I can remember, seeing art in nature everywhere – from tiny leaves that have fallen to the ground to majestic vistas.
My amazing journey is a process of forever learning through the people, places and things that touch my life. I try to capture the beauty that I see before me so I can share it with others. It is so important to me and others to have photos of the people and places we love. I like to spend as much time as possible outdoors. I love animals, nature, the mountains, the beach, yoga and love to create digital art.
Should my photos make you smile, feel peaceful, touch your heart, or recall a favorite place or memory, then I have accomplished something wonderful – I have made someone happy, and for that, I am thankful.
For the letter D in our A to Z of Britain, we travel from the north of Scotland, through the Midlands ending up on the Dorset coast with images of landscapes, flowers and churches.
We begin on the east coast of Scotland with an interior view of Dornoch Cathedral.
The south transept stained glass windows in Dornoch Cathedral, Sutherland, Scotland. It was here that Madonna's and Guy Ritchie's son was baptised on 21st December 2000, the day before they were married in nearby Skibo Castle.
Next we have another church interior, this time in the town of Warwick.
The small Dean's Chapel in St Mary's Church, Warwick. This small chapel has fancifully painted Gothic vaulting painted white, with blue between the vaulting ribs. Squints look through the wall of the Dean's Chapel into the much larger and grandiose Beauchamp Chapel.
A dandelion Seed Head in Stoke Wood, Oxfordshire.
Finally off to the south coast with an image of Durdle Door in Dorset.
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the Jurassic Coast. This rock arch in the sea was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. The name Durdle is derived from an Old English word thirl meaning bore or drill. Eventually the arch will collapse to leave a sea stack such as those that can be seen at Ladram Bay in East Devon.
Hello! I am Roberta Byram; painter, photographer, and writer. My art reflects a deep love of life as I embrace life and all of creation. I focus on capturing those things that take us by surprise and those images which we want to hold onto forever. I possess a creativity that is unique.
Look at all the buds on those lilies! I was so excited to receive this bunch of beauties! The first three flowers are bursting with joy as they await the others to come along.
They may not be the Golden Arches, but these white arches have been around for some time. An original pizza pick up in Steubenville, Ohio, it is still the best pizza in the world. I am 65 years old and this building was here when I was born. It has not changed: no updates, no remodel, no make over. It is still the same. I guess the saying is true: some things never change!
Come to a place where peace abounds; a quiet, soothing place. The creek bed is a place of peace where quiet abounds and mystery is found. You can hear your heartbeat in this place of peace, so come and stay awhile.
A book about an 'almost' near death experience.
Today's article is from Graham Wadden who created and maintains the Creative Commons photography website, WaddenCCPhotography.com, specializing in creating Royalty Free Stock Photography primarily for home educators and those in education. I have included a selection of my images where I have not used flash in poor light and I have given the settings of ISO, Exposure and Shutter Speed.
When taking photos without flash, you're relying on the image sensor being sensitive enough to capture as much information about the scene as possible, based upon the available light - whether that's ambient light from the sun (whether the sun is shining directly or being diffused through cloud cover).
The larger the sensor, the more data can be recorded and this helps, to a degree, when taking photos in low light conditions, particularly indoors. However, with the more sophisticated, modern DSLR cameras, there are a few settings adjustments you can make, to help improve both the amount and the quality of light that go in to making a nice looking photo.
One of the things you can do to improve the light recording capability of your DSLR is to adjust the light sensitivity of the sensor. This is done by adjusting what is known as the ISO (pronounced "EYE-so") setting - this is a numerical value and the higher the ISO number, the better your camera's sensor will deal with low light conditions... to a point! You see, there is a trade-off for this wizardry - the higher you push the ISO setting, the grainier your photos will turn out. This graininess is referred to as "noise" and it lowers the overall quality of the image.
A general principle is to keep the ISO setting as low as possible, for the best possible quality in your images. Get to know your camera's lowest "native" ISO setting. What I mean by this is, on some of the more sophisticated DSLRs, you get the option to select Extended ISO from the camera's menu and this allows you to digitally take it below the manufacturer's natural or "native" ISO setting, which is where the camera's sensor performs at its natural best. For instance, on the Panasonic GH4, you can turn on the Extended ISO feature and this will allow you to take the ISO down to either 100 or 80. Turn off the Extended ISO and the lowest you can get to is ISO 200... this is the Panasonic GH4's lowest "native" ISO setting.
Another thing you can try and adjust is the Aperture of the lens - this works like the iris of a human eye: the wider it opens, the more light can enter, so the scene looks lighter and brighter; with a narrower aperture, less light can enter the lens, so the image will be darker.
If your images are looking too dark when you review them on the LCD screen of your camera, you can try and open up the Aperture. This will require dialing down to a lower f-stop number. For instance, f2.8 is a wider aperture than, say, f8. If, on the other hand, your images are too bright and detail is being lost because of the brightness, you can try and dial a higher f-stop number, to close the aperture down and make the image darker.
However, notice that in both instances I said "you can try"? This is because adjusting the Aperture impacts on the overall image, by adjusting how much of the scene is in clear focus and how much will be blurred. Basically, lowering the f-stop number (widening the Aperture of the lens), increases how much of the background will be blurred (focus on a subject in the foreground and stuff in the background will become defocused - a.k.a. blurred), and you might not want this; you might want everything in the image in clear, sharp focus. The way to do this is to increase the f-stop number (narrowing the aperture of the lens). But, in doing so, you're going to reduce the amount of light that can come through the lens, so you'll once more encounter darker images.
Adjusting the aperture, to employ what's called "selective focus" - where you deliberately blur out background subjects in order to make foreground subjects stand out more clearly, helping direct the eyes of those looking at your photos to precisely your chosen subject - is a key part of helping your photos tell a story, so you may not want to adjust your aperture in order to brighten up your image. It depends, if your image doesn't suffer from the wider aperture, then do so to help aid the image sensor in grabbing as much of the available light as possible.
If you've decided you've got the right aperture for your photo and don't want to alter it any further, then adjusting the Shutter Speed is another way to increase or reduce the amount of light that can be recorded onto your digital image.
Basically, when you select a faster Shutter Speed, you're reducing the time that the shutter stays open and, as a result, less light can reach the sensor, so this will make images darker. Conversely, when you select a slower Shutter Speed, you're keeping that shutter window open for longer, exposing the image sensor to more and more light. For all the time the shutter is open, the sensor will record every scrap of light it detects. Keep it open for long enough and you will end up with an overexposed image, to the point where you just have a totally white photo, which has lost all of its detail because you allowed the shutter to stay open too long - light rays get recorded on top of light rays, and you end up with a washed-out image. So, you play about with the Shutter Speed, increasing and decreasing it until you have the shutter staying open just long enough to capture the perfect amount of light detail, resulting in a nicely exposed photograph.
However, there may be times when you don't want to adjust your Shutter Speed any further. For instance, you may deliberately want a slower Shutter Speed, because you're trying to capture movement of, say, a car as it passes with its lights on, and you want to add a sense of motion to your still image, by capturing the light trails as the vehicle whizzes by.
When you've adjusted your ISO and don't want to risk introducing any "noise" into your images; and when you've adjusted your Aperture to get the right amount of depth of field (e.g. everything in sharp focus or background blurred to make your foreground subject stand out more clearly; and when you've adjusted your Shutter Speed as fast or slow as you want it... and you're STILL not getting enough light onto your sensor, to expose your photo(s) properly? Well, that's when you need to add some flash into the mix, preferably from an external flash (as you can control direction, as well as the power of the light, to get that perfect balance of light hitting your subject when you take the shot). The "pop-up" flash on your camera is better when you're able to turn down the power, so you're just "kissing" subtle light onto your subject, to fill in what would otherwise be lost to shadows, but because it's facing your subject directly, it tends not to give the most flattering look, especially when taking photos of people. If you can get hold of an external flash unit, you will improve the look by taking the flash off to the side (at an approximate 45-degree angle from your subject).
Depending on the external flash unit you get, you will be able to change certain settings on the flash, to add sufficient light when you don't want to make any further changes to your camera settings.
1. Flash Power... this will be a feature of virtually all external flash units, allowing you to keep the ISO on your camera low, by increasing the power of the flash output.
2. Flash Zoom... if this is an option on your flash, you'll be able to select a wide angle setting, to spread the light wider in the foreground; or you can zoom the flash to get it to spread deeper into the scene (but at the expense of how wide the light will spread - the further out you zoom the flash, the narrower the beam).
And Don't Forget To Experiment With Bounce!
When I first got my external flash for my Panasonic FZ1000, I was a bit disappointed with the results, no matter how much I changed the flash power and zoom settings... higher or lower, they made no difference; the photos just didn't look very good. And then, just pratting about out of sheer frustration, I turned the flash head so it was pointing up towards the ceiling... and with that one change, I got instant improvement with my photos. The reason for this is that, as the light from the flash hits the ceiling, especially if it's a light colored ceiling, it spreads out and is then redirected back down. As it comes back down, it spreads out. The force of the direct flash is softened and this helps to give a much nicer spread of light down onto your subject. Direct flash (when the flash is pointed "directly" at your subject) tends to be a bit too hard, but when you bounce the light off a surface (it can be a side wall; it doesn't just have to be the ceiling - so experiment!), the softer light just has a nicer look to it against your subject.
One thing you'll need to, particularly with the ceiling bounce, is find a way to project some of the light forwards - if it all goes straight up to the ceiling, this is when you'll likely get unpleasant shadows, particularly under people's eyes, nose, chin (basically, anything that protrudes that will block the fall of the light as it comes down off the ceiling). The flash unit I bought came with has a white strip of plastic that you pull out and this helps to project some of the light forwards. It's okay, but I found the white diffuser cap, which also came with my Panasonic flash, and fits over the flash head, helps to soften the light coming out of the flash, as well as projecting slightly more light forwards, even when doing a ceiling bounce. Other products that seek to enhance this forward spread of light, are Gary Fong's Half Cloud, and Rogue's Flash Bender, both of which increase the area the direct flash light hits as it leaves the flash head, thus throwing even more light towards your subject than a basic diffuser cap, helping to fill in more of the shadows. So far, I'm happy with the results I've been getting with a simple diffuser, but I am considering experimenting with those other two flash attachments, and that's possibly something you'll want to consider, too.


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Situated in a popular residential location in Whitby and fronting Chester Road, within walking distance of a number of local amenities and facilities including local schools, shops and parks. Ellesmere Port Town Centre and the expanding Cheshire Oaks Outlet are located close by.
To be offered by Auction. An attractive three / four bedroom detached property in need of a full scheme of modernisation and refurbishment but offereing tremendous potential to convert into a desirable family home on completion of the required works. The property is well set back from the road on a good size plot and offers the scope for extension / alternation subject to any necessary consents.
Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Bathroom, Utility Room, Store, W.C.
Large frontage with potential for driveway parking for a number of vehicles, subject to council approval for dropped kerb.
Interested parties should consult with the Local Planning Office, Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council, Planning Department, 4 Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE. Tel: 0151 356 6789.


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Next weekend, we will load our tribe of tiny people into the car, hitch up the camper trailer and point the car north, in pursuit of adventure and warmer climes. We will spend four weeks on the road, covering 8500km over 5 states. As you can imagine, there is more than a little bit of organisation and planning involved in getting us out the door and on the road.
It's not fancy, our travel binder. I have (had?) plans to create some beautiful artwork to slip in the outside pockets, but I put it off thinking I had plenty of time, and now here we are less than two weeks out and there is no more time. Same thing happened with the dividers.
Inside the binder, our itinerary sits right at the front. Behind that is a section for our future trips – a section we can list and brainstorm until we are at a point to move a trip from future to currently-planning. Section two is our packing lists – one per person, one for entertainment, one for the main trailer, one for the drawbar storage.
Section three is where the current trip info starts (more on the logic behind this later). In this section are our logistics worksheets. Each stopover has its own sheet, with dates and number of nights, campground including address, phone number and franchise chain (for loyalty discount purposes), and details of the total cost and deposit paid. The bottom half of the page is for details of attractions we want to visit, bookings and deposits.
Section four is for maps – over the next week, I will start printing maps with each day's travel on a separate page. Behind the maps, section five is the archive section. With current trip info in sections three and four, I can't simply remove the dividers when I get home and quickly shift Current Trip into Archived Trips.
The front of the binder has a clear pocket for storage, where I will tuck our caravan park loyalty cards. I also will slip some post it notes in there so I can easily mark current maps/logistics worksheets. A pen, a pacer and we are set. We used a similar system on our 2013 trip, though in a notepad rather than a binder, so I am confident this system will fit us perfectly. For now, I am simply using A5 printer paper, but do intend to make up something pretty in Illustrator. Likely when we get home (see above comment re time and my lack thereof!). For now it is on paper and that's all we need.
3. I have some pretty sticker things for sections, want me to post you some?
1. Come meet us at Charleville or Longreach!!
2. This is Bear's list. Beetle's undie counts starts with a 2, and is well into double digits, never fear!
3. *mwah* ain't you just the bestest? Only if you have something spare?


A messenger bag is unique from other types of gear we normally see. It's very versatile and can be used for many different situations that make it a great product to consider.
You can use messenger bags as an alternative to a large purse if you're a lady, substitute a briefcase if you're a business professional, switch out that backpack if you're a student and even use it as your storage for transporting groceries and packages.
I'm sure there are many other reasons you would consider purchasing a messenger bag but if you've made it this far then you more than likely know that this is the bag for you, now it's just a matter of which one.
There are many reasons why someone would consider purchasing a messenger bag. We've listed what we consider the top four types of messenger bags below and some options for you to choose from for each category.
What is it: This is the Timbuk2 Commute messenger bag. Timbuk2 is a San Francisco original created more than 25 years ago and is consistently a best seller on Amazon. The Commute messenger bag comes in a number of colors to choose from, ten to be exact and 3 different sizes. This is of course if it's not sold out.
Concerns: While the Timbuk2 Commute messenger bag has many great features there is an area that should be taken into consideration. The material seems just a little thin. While this isn't that big of an issue if you are hauling around books, you'll just want to be aware of it while carrying around your laptop. While thin it is a durable ballistic nylon that will provide basic protection.
Last thoughts: Nonetheless, the rest of the bag is extremely well made. It has excellent stitching and the straps, hooks and rings seem to be very sturdy. Timbuk2 backs this up with their lifetime warranty which is what you would expect out of a quality product and company.
All of this functionality, quality and lifetime guarantee comes with a budget stretcher price tag for a college student who's broke. If you can afford it, this is a great messenger bag, otherwise we have picked an additional option that is much more economical, the Mobile Edge Eco-Friendly Canvas.
What is it: This is the Eco-Friendly Canvas messenger bag by Mobile Edge and is a number best seller for messenger bags and for good reason. Not only is it extremely affordable but it is extremely functional as well.
Features: Now while there aren't many options to choose from in regards to color, black, green and navy, and it only comes in one size, it makes up for that with a number of features.
A Velcro backed Id holder that can be mounted both externally and internally allows you to show your id or badge when enter campus buildings.
Concerns: As with any messenger bag there will be pros and cons and the Mobile Edge messenger bag is no exception. It does a lot right but there are a few design flaws that if fixed would take this bag to the next limit. It's the odd placement of the carry handle and the fact that it's not waterproof.
The handle is actually located off center of the bag more towards the back and unless you have it evenly distributed with a laptop in the back it will be awkward when carrying. It's a small concern but something worth noting.
The bag is not waterproof and actually when using the shoulder strap it will end up pulling the sides out from under the center flap exposing the edges to rain, snow or whatever else might fall into your messenger bag.
Last thoughts: Finally for the environmentally friendly the bag is of course, by its name, eco-friendly and made of all-natural cotton canvas that leaves a minimal carbon footprint. All of this at such a great price makes this an easy choice for best messenger bag for college. And to top it all off, Amazon Prime is half off for college students after your 6 months free trial, so you can get your two day free shipping!
What is it: This is the Visconti Leather Messenger Bag. It's the most expensive product on our list and rightly so as it provides exceptional style with superb functionality. We reviewed many leather messenger bags and this one compares equally with bags costing $1000 plus.
Concerns: A minor feature of the messenger bag that could use improvement is the adjustable strap is just slightly longer than expected. The buttons to snap the strap in place on the ends is also a little tough to button at times but if you don't plan on removing it or just leaving it off then there's no issue here.
Last thoughts: Having reviewed the bag, I'm confident this is the perfect messenger bag for any serious professional out there. It can even be converted to be a briefcase for lawyers and businessmen and women who prefer not to use the strap.
If this leather messenger bag just isn't your cup of tea, a little too fancy for your taste or slightly out of reach of your budget then check out the Kenneth Cole Reaction Show Business messenger bag below.
What is it: This next designer needs no introduction but we'll go ahead and provide one anyways. This is the Kenneth Cole Reaction Show Business messenger bag. Kenneth Cole is known for offering quality products at reasonable prices and this messenger bag is no exception.
Made of 100% genuine leather, each bag will be different from the other as each hide will have a distressed appearance with blemishes and variance in color unique to each one.
Concerns: The Kenneth Cole Show Business messenger bag is a great looking bag however just be aware that although advertisements may say full-grain cowhide leather, this appears to be genuine leather which would make more sense for this price range.
Last thoughts: Overall the entire bag looks great; it's not too casual yet not too formal and can be used in a myriad of situations. With lots of options for organizing your papers, books, electronics and accessories you can easily find what you need when you need it. If you're not sold on either of these leather messenger bags then check our in-depth review of the Samsonite Colombian Leather messenger bag.
What is it: Not one but two Timbuk2 bags in this list, they must be doing something right. This is the Timbuk2 Command laptop messenger bag. It's offered in 16 different colors and 3 sizes and is made of 100% polyester.
Features: Of course that's not all there is to this messenger bag. There are some common features that have come to be known with every messenger bag as well as a few unique surprises.
Concerns: A very small aspect of the messenger bag that is more of an annoyance than anything is the fact that the messenger bag will not stand upright unless it has some contents in it. It's a small issue but deserves to be mentioned nonetheless.
Last thoughts: Timbuk2 hits another home run with their Command messenger bag and for the price it's exactly what you expect to get. They don't do anything crazy or over the top but what they do, they do very well. Aside from a small inconvenience this is a top laptop messenger bag.
If you're not a fan of Timbuk2, don't want to spend that kind of money or just curious what else is out there then look below for our summary of the Brinch Oxford messenger bag. It's part briefcase, part messenger bag and 100% stylish.
What is it: The Brinch Oxford messenger bag combines functionality with style that is fit for a younger generation. Forget leather and boring black only messenger bags. The Oxford messenger bag comes with 7 different colors to choose from and 4 different sizes to fit laptops ranging in size from 13.6" to 17.3".
Concerns: There's not much that we could spot wrong with this bag but we do want to point out that although the hooks and rings are metal and not plastic, they are a cheaper metal that you'll have to be somewhat gentle with. Basically don't try swinging from a rafter with the strap and you're good to go.
Last thoughts: Although we couldn't find much of anything wrong with this messenger bag just know that it is a relatively inexpensive piece of gear. Brinch is willing to fix issues with a bag or replace if necessary but don't go looking for trouble!
What is it: When it comes to the discussion of best bike messenger bags there are two companies that always come up for discussion. One of them is Chrome and this is the Citizen messenger bag by Chrome.
Concerns: The concerns I have with this messenger bag are fairly minor and I don't believe should be a big issue if this bag is used as a bike messenger bag but there is no integrated laptop sleeve so you may want to add your own to provide extra protection.
The other small concern is that if you decide to go with a buckle that is something other than metal colored just know that it's painted on and susceptible to the paint scratching off, however, it doesn't seem to chip off.
Last thoughts: Of course as mentioned there are two types of bags to consider when looking at bike messenger bags and the other is from Timbuk2. This is a well-known debate amongst cyclist and one that I'm sure will continue on for quite some time.
Instead of a small summary of the Timbuk2 Classic messenger bag, why not read our full review on the classic messenger bag and see what we had to say about it when we get more in depth!
When looking for a new messenger bag you have two schools of thought. On the one hand you have the younger group and those looking to stand out and be noticed. On the other hand you have those who want something simple and/or to keep it professional.
When deciding on a color for your messenger bag, think about what your intended use of the bag will be. Are you going to class or just want something to carry around town? Or are you going to use it for business.
Take into consideration the material of the messenger bag. Are you looking for something light weight, maybe consider something made of nylon. A professional looking to present the right presentation, consider looking at a leather messenger.
Next consider your personality, choose something that matches you. If you're bright and bubbly or quite, reserved and like neutral colors then obviously take this into consideration when looking through the available choice.
Many of the messenger bags in this list have multiple options for colors and range from very neutral blacks and greys to loud and bright yellows and pinks. Find what speaks to you and rock it!
Comfortability might be one of the more important decisions when deciding on a messenger bag. I believe it really comes down to how you will be using the bag that will help you decide.
For example, if you only plan on carrying the messenger bag by the handle or you will only be using the strap to walk from your car to your office or house then worrying about how comfortable the strap is might not be that big of a concern.
On the flip side of that, if you are biking around all day and delivering packages or you walk pretty much everywhere you go, then choosing a comfortable messenger bag will be very important to you.
Take into consideration how you will be using the messenger bag and you can eliminate or even open up some options that you may have ruled out previously.
Capacity doesn't sound like something you would consider when it comes to a messenger bag but in this instance, bigger isn't always better.
Of course you'll want to again consider what you plan on using the messenger bag for as picking a bag that's too large for your needs will start bothering you soon after purchase and something too small will drive you nuts and make you return your bag.
Make sure to compare the sizes of the bags if multiple sizes are available. One thing to pay attention to is if the bag has a dedicated laptop compartment and if so what size do you need to fit your laptop.
Another consideration is what type of contents you plan on hauling around. If you're going to be carrying around packages or groceries you may want something a little bigger without any dividers.
On the opposite end of that spectrum, if you're only going to be taking papers and notepads with you then you may want to stay away from the messenger bags where you simply dump all of your contents into a giant hole. Food for thought.
Most messenger bags today are waterproof while a few others are water-resistant and even fewer still are neither. Before you blow this off, there are a few things you'll want to find out.
First, what type of material is the messenger bag made out of? Consider the exterior and the interior. A good waterproof bag will provide at least a water-resistant exterior but it really comes down to the interior.
You'll want to make sure the inside of the bag is lined with a waterproof liner as this is what really stops the water from getting it. Make sure you also consider where it's lined. If it's only the cover and not on the bottom you don't want you bag sitting in a puddle of water.
Lastly, look to see if when the messenger bag is actually being closed, if there are any cracks or openings where water can still get in. What good is a waterproof messenger bag if it's not properly covered?
If you don't need complete waterproof then most bags are at least water-resistant which provides ample protection from splashes and light rain but don't expect to bike through a thunderstorm and have everything completely dry.
This is another instance where you'll want to figure out what you'll be using your messenger bag for before you actually purchase it. To tie into what was previously said, are you going to be hauling packages and groceries or folders, files and notepads?
If you plan on hauling packages and groceries on your bike then you'll probably want a messenger bag without any dividers and a bunch of pockets which are basically useless at this point, look for a giant bag to dump everything in to.
If you're looking to keep your school papers organized or your clients folders in order, consider going with something that provides at least some resemblance of maybe a briefcase under the flap.
With any product regardless of what it is, there is always a risk of defects, accidents, and just normal wear and tear that will break it down.
Some messenger bags offer a lifetime warranty, a warranty for a certain number of years or even none at all.
Of course this will depend on many factors but if you know how the bag will be used that will help you decide how long or even if a warranty if needed.
The other big piece of figuring it out is, how much money are you spending? Obviously the more you pay for a messenger the longer a warranty you would like to have so take that into consideration.
Maybe the single most important factor when it comes to deciding what to buy or not to buy. The price of a messenger bag can range anywhere from $20 up to thousands of dollars. This is self-explanatory and you're smart enough to make the right decision when it comes to your money.
Every messenger bag will have its strengths and weakness. You may not be able to find the perfect bag you are looking for but this is a great place to start to at least get an idea of what suits you best.
Messenger bags are excellent for many different people over various reasons from bikers and students to business professionals and travelers that are using it as a carry-on.
Before deciding on what to buy, make sure that you take into account all of the variables that come with a messenger bag and find the one that suits you best!
Let us know what you've decided on or what you think are some of the best messenger bags to consider, this will help us refine this post through the years.


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Friday, April 30, 1:00-2:30 p.m. AGTS Chapel
Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m., Central Assembly
Thursday, April 29 at 10 a.m. at Deer Lake Golf Course in Springfield, Missouri
$75 per person or $300 per team
Special price for AGTS alumni or students: $65 per person
Special price for 2010 AGTS graduates: $55 per person
$85 per person for any registration received after April 21
Fun contests and great prizes!
All proceeds go to student scholarships.
Please contact Mary in the Development Office at development@agts.edu or 268-1012 for more details or go to legacy.agts.edu/golf to register online.
April 5-7—Southern California District Council, Anaheim, California
April 8-10—Empowered 21 Conference at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
April 24-27—Missions Convention at Northfield AG, Gering, Nebraska
Summer and Fall Courses!
Intercultural Urban Ministries with Dr. Mark Hausfeld, Chicago—May 17-23
The Theology and Practice of Spiritual Gifts with Dr. David Lim—June 14-18
Communicating Christian Faith in a Pluralistic Society with Dr. Stephen Lim—May 17-28
Leading Change and Revitalizing Ministries with Dr. Mario Guerrerio—June 28-July 9
Theology of Power in Ecclesial and Missional Structures with Hogan Professors, Anita and John Koeshall—September 17-18, October 15-16, November 12-13
Ministry in Trauma, Crisis, and Grief Contexts with Chaplain Manuel Cordero—October 18-22
1-credit courses
Hospital Ministry with Chaplain Larry Cooper—September 10-11
Conflict Resolution in the Church with Dr. Cheryl Taylor—October 1-2
April 2--- No classes; offices are closed
Final Exam Week
Reminder for Summer Graduates
Comprehensive examinations and the deadline for submitting analytical reflection papers for summer are:
Summer Session I .............................. June 1
Summer Session II & Post session…...July 6
Contact Faculty Secretary for further details.
Registrar's News
Geneva Heiskell—records@agts.edu or 268-1025
Contact the Registrar's Office as soon as possible.
Submit changes via the Student Portal (http://ecams.agts.edu/estudent) or send email to sclark@agts.edu
The first deadline for fall/spring 2010/2011federal financial aid is April 23. Benefits of observing
this deadline include:
Electronic FAFSA allows prompt
consideration for loan
Priority consideration for Perkins loan
Federal Direct Student loan checks
available first week of classes.
To qualify, the FAFSA must be
electronically submitted and processed by
April 23 by the Central Processor.
Final deadline for financial aid is July 16.
The U.S. Department of Education requires all graduates or nonreturning students who received a
Federal Direct Student Loan and/or a Federal Stafford Loan while at AGTS to attend a Financial Aid Exit Interview.
It is imperative that you select one of the sessions listed below and notify the Financial Aid Office so that your Exit forms will be ready.
Thursday, April 15, 11:30 a.m. Room 114
Important Change Beginning Fall 2010
Due to Federal Government changes pertaining to Federal Financial Aid, hundreds of the Federal Stafford Loan lenders are no longer providing loans to students. Therefore, the Seminary decided to go 100% with the Federal Direct Student Loan. Many students are already Direct Loan borrowers, but if not, students will need to go to the Federal Direct Student Loan website (https://dlenote.ed.gov) and complete a new Master Promissory Note (MPN). Please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office should you have questions or need additional information.
The rest is funded by a grant from the General Council of the Assemblies of
God and the contributions of churches, districts, and individuals.
The tuition rate effective fall 2010 is $508 per credit hour, a 3% increase over the current
tuition rate.
Registration for these terms is not complete until financial arrangements have been made
with the Business Office.
Building Hours for Easter Weekend
The AGTS facility will be open the following times during the Easter weekend:
Friday, April 2—10 a.m.– 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3—10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, April 4—Closed
Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, but the library will be open until 6 p.m.
Regular building hours will resume on Monday, April 5.
Library Hours for Easter Weekend
Friday, April 2 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 3 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Library Hours for End of Spring Semester
The Library will operate according to the following schedule from Friday, April 23- Saturday, May 1.
Monday-Friday ...................... 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday ............... Closed
Regular hours will resume on Monday, May 3.
Enrollment/Recruitment News
Linda Smith—info@agts.edu 268-1031
Enrollment Trips
April 8—Mario Guerreiro will be at Christian Life College in Chicago, Illinois
April 10—Mario Guerreiro will be at the AG College Fair in Naperville, Illinois
Dr. Roger Cotton
March 4-6—attended the annual meeting of the Society of Pentecostal Studies in Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 21-22—attended the annual Central States Regional Meeting of the Society of
Biblical Literature in St Louis
Interviewed for the Pentecostal Evangel in the February 21 issue about the purpose of Global Initiative: Reaching Muslim Peoples (Our purpose is to equip the Church to reach Muslims and to mobilize church planting teams among Muslim peoples.)
March 4-5—Taught a seminar on �Reaching
Muslims through Shared Family Values at the BGMC Conference in St. Louis, Missouri
March 14—Spoke at the Missions Convention at First Assembly of God—York, Pennsylvania
Dr. Stephen Lim
March 1-5—taught D.Min. course,�Leading Missional Ministry, at Southern Asia Bible College in Bangalore, India
March 7—preached at the baccalaureate service at Southern Asia Bible College
Dr. Lois Olena
March 4-6—attended the 39th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, hosted at North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Drs. Mostert, Palm, & Reid
March 10—attended an APA conference in Orlando, Florida to prepare for our application
for a Psy.D. degree
Dr. Charlie Self
March 4-6—Responded to papers at the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Minneapolis, Minnesota
A Lively Heritage: Early Pentecost in Alabama. (The Story of Evangel University President Robert H. Spence's Pentecostal Heritage) AG Heritage. Vol. 30 (March 2010): 26-33.
Easter Changes Everything. Pentecostal Evangel (March 28, 2010).
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Q: Check for name_suffix I want to print the C.FIRST_NAME, C.MIDDLE_NAME, C.LAST_NAME & C.NAME_SUFFIX into one field. In some cases C.NAME_SUFFIX is null and if it is null then I don't want to concatenate it with other fields and if it is NOT then I want to concatenate it with the others including a space ' ' between them, same as I'm doing to C.MIDDLE_NAME in the below example.
CASE WHEN    C.MIDDLE_NAME = ' '
      THEN
         C.FIRST_NAME || C.MIDDLE_NAME || C.LAST_NAME
      ELSE
         C.FIRST_NAME || ' ' || C.MIDDLE_NAME || ' ' || C.LAST_NAME
   END

Thanks!

A: I'm a little unsure why you're not including the spaces in this concatenate:
C.FIRST_NAME || C.MIDDLE_NAME || C.LAST_NAME
But, regardless, you're probably better off rewriting this using NVL (I'm more familiar with MSSQL and I think you're using Oracle, but this should be the Oracle equivalent of MS's "ISNULL"). So, you can simply account for any NULLs by writing it this way:
C.FIRST_NAME || ' ' || NVL(C.MIDDLE_NAME,'') || ' ' || C.LAST_NAME || NVL(C.NAME_SUFFIX,'')
That way if they're null or blank you just normalize them to blank. If you have a lot of examples where there is a space, then you could probably just use TRIM to cut those down to a ''. For example
TRIM(LEADING ' ' FROM NVL(C.MIDDLE_NAME,''))
Then you don't need a case statement at all. Hopefully this works for you.

A: RTRIM( value ) will remove all the trailing spaces from the value string; so, if you prepend a space to value and then use RTRIM() then if value is NULL or comprised entirely of spaces then the entire string will be stripped away leaving a NULL which will not change the concatenation:
C.FIRST_NAME
|| RTRIM( ' ' || C.MIDDLE_NAME )
|| ' ' || C.LAST_NAME
|| RTRIM( ' ' || C.NAME_SUFFIX )

Oracle Setup:
Thanks to @mathguy for the test data.
CREATE TABLE table_name ( first_name, middle_name, last_name, name_suffix) AS
SELECT 'John',  'D',   'Smith',     ' '   FROM DUAL UNION ALL
SELECT 'Mary',  'Ann', 'Loury',     null  FROM DUAL UNION ALL
SELECT 'Chris', null,  'Robson',    'III' FROM DUAL UNION ALL
SELECT 'Greg' , 'Z.',  'Olson',     'Jr.' FROM DUAL UNION ALL
SELECT 'Helen', ' ',   'Webb-Hunt', ' '   FROM DUAL;

Query:
SELECT C.FIRST_NAME
        || RTRIM( ' ' || C.MIDDLE_NAME )
        || ' ' || C.LAST_NAME
        || RTRIM( ' ' || C.NAME_SUFFIX )
       AS full_name
FROM   table_name c;

Output:
FULL_NAME
-----------------------
John D Smith
Mary Ann Loury
Chris Robson III
Greg Z. Olson Jr.
Helen Webb-Hunt

A: A different solution, based on the case condition, Oracle's treatment of empty strings as null, and Oracle's and SQL standard's three-valued logic, looks like this:
with
     c (       first_name, middle_name, last_name  , name_suffix) as (
        select 'John'    , 'D'        , 'Smith'    , ' '          from dual union all
        select 'Mary'    , 'Ann'      , 'Loury'    , null         from dual union all
        select 'Chris'   , null       , 'Robson'   , 'III'        from dual union all
        select 'Greg'    , 'Z.'       , 'Olson'    , 'Jr.'        from dual union all
        select 'Helen'   , ' '        , 'Webb-Hunt', ' '          from dual
     )
select first_name || ' ' ||
         case when middle_name != ' ' then (middle_name || ' ') end ||
         last_name ||
         case when name_suffix != ' ' then (' ' || name_suffix) end
       as full_name
from c;

Result:
FULL_NAME
-----------------------
John D Smith
Mary Ann Loury
Chris Robson III
Greg Z. Olson Jr.
Helen Webb-Hunt

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Rails Across Dixie: A History of Passenger Trains in the American South
Rails Across Dixie
A History of Passenger Trains in the American South
By Jim Cox.
Softcover 2nd printing, 7x10, 476 pages, 161 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index, 2016 [2011}.
"Covering legendary and obscure intercity passenger trains in a dozen Southeastern states, this book details the golden age of train travel. The story begins with the inception of steam locomotives in 1830 in Charleston, South Carolina, continuing through the mid-1930s changeover to diesel and the debut of Amtrak in 1971 to the present. Throughout, the book explores the technological achievements, the romance and the economic impact of traveling on the tracks.
"Other topics include
contemporary museums and excursion trains
the development of commuter rails, monorails, light rails, and other intracity transit trains
the social impact of train travel
historical rail terminals and facilities.
"The book is supplemented with more than 160 images and 10 appendices.
"Jim Cox, a leading historian of radio programming in the 20th century, is an award-winning author of numerous books about old time radio. A retired college professor, he lives in Louisville, Kentucky."
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction: A Sentimental Journey 1
I. The Manufacture of Transportation
1. Making Tracks: Cumbersome Methodology Gets the Shaft 9
2. Belle Époque: The Golden Age of Train Travel 15
II. Dixie Legends
3. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad: Riders of the Purple Stage 27
4. Central of Georgia Railway: Horses of a Different Color 52
5. Chesapeake & Ohio Railway: The Cat's Meow 72
6. Florida East Coast Railway: The Eighth Wonder of the World 83
7. Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad: Great Things Made of Little Things 101
8. Illinois Central Railroad: First in Line to Land a Grant 111
9. Louisville & Nashville Railroad: A Tale of Two Cities Dispossessed 122
10. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway: Short Route from the Great Lakes to Florida 144
11. Norfolk & Western Railway: The Last Steam Road in America 153
12. St. Louis–San Francisco Railway: Unfilled Destiny 161
13. Seaboard Air Line Railroad: The Train of Tomorrow 168
14. Southern Railway: Crescent Rolls 194
III. The Human Dimension
15. Segregation and Prejudice: Jim Crow, Colored Coaches and "Ladies' Cars" 213
16. Amenities and Appointments: Club Car, Parlor Car, Dining Car, Pullman 222
17. Portals to the World: Early Waiting Rooms 233
IV. Present and Future
18. Passengers Wanted: Railroads in Decline and the Advent of Amtrak 241
19. On the Fast Track: The Anticipation of High Speed Rail 257
20. Progressive Southern Municipalities: Urban and Intercity Mass Transit 263
A: Glossary 273
B: Additional Passenger Lines 278
C: Amtrak 286
D: Museums and Exhibitions (by State) 289
E: Terminals (by State) 309
F: Dixie Rail Chronology 371
G: Powerful Railway Personalities 376
H: Dixie Lines 381
I: Streetcars, Commuter Lines and Monorails (by State) 412
J: Advertising and Passenger Information 420
Chapter Notes 441


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If you're 28 or 29 and you feel like your life is falling apart, there's a logical reason why.
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If you're around the age of 28 or 29 and you're currently in what can only be described as an all-encompassing life funk, then we have an explanation for you.
It's this little thing called Saturn Return and its sole purpose is to force you to take inventory of your life, re-shift and evaluate. It's not always fun, but like doing your laundry or taxes, it's sometimes just easier to submit, and go through the process.
It is believed that Saturn Return makes you re-assess, adjust and recalibrate for the future and happens once when you're around 28 or 29, and again at 56 and 84. Sceptics might call this life, others refer to it as being in your 'late-20s' (or a late-onset mid-life crisis if you're experiencing it at 56 or 84ish), but there's also an astrological explanation for the timing in which this occurs.
Tasked with delving deeper into the world of the mystical, Mamamia spoke to Sydney-based, award-winning astrologer Pia Lehmann.
Pia calls Saturn Return "one of the most important transits in your life."
"It's a maturity process. It's a time you're weeding out the things that are no longer relevant or important in your life. The things that no longer serve you, so you discard them and open the door for new things," she says.
Sydney-based astrologist Pia Lehmann calls Saturn Return one of the most important 'transits in a person's life'. Image supplied.
Alright, alright, what is Saturn Return?
Enough with the woo-woo-babble... what is it?
So, the basis of all astrology comes down to how the planets, stars, suns and moons were sitting at the point of your birth and this is unique to every person. There are 12 houses which indicate aspects like money, communication, romance and family, how the astrological signs interact with each house will influence your personality and traits, and then your 'astrological fortune' is determined by how the sun, moon and planets interact with each house.
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Now, Saturn Return refers to the point when Saturn 'returns' to the original position it was in when you were born. This process takes around 28 and a half years and signifies a period of reflection. Like an audit of your life thus far.
"You have to understand the nature of Saturn," Pia explains.
"Saturn is a task-master. He is a teacher - a stern teacher. He is about will-power, discipline, and reigning in."
However, Pia stresses this doesn't have to be a difficult time. If you've done the work it can be a time where you get to "bring home the crown jewels," as she puts it. Perhaps it's a promotion at work, or you make the decision to pursue further education, or commit to your partner. It can usher you into your next stage of life or drastically pull you away from the path you're on now.
It's also important to know that these changes will confront you from the outside, it's not a shift in your inner dialogue. As Pia says, "this plays out in the outside world. Maybe the boss will say I'm no longer happy with you and you get fired, or you've been considering a move and you get sent overseas for work."
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This all sounds a bit scary, what happens during Saturn Return?
Glad you asked. When you're approaching Saturn Return, Pia specifically says it's a time when you reflect and most importantly take responsibility (and she tells me this word must be underlined and bolded) for your actions.
"Don't blame others, don't blame life, don't blame your parents, take responsibility for yourself and say 'have I done the things when I should have?' or perhaps there was a time when you needed to act and you didn't and avoided it."
"You need to be truthful and honest in this situation."
Even if you're going through a hard time and it feels like your life is in limbo, Pia stresses the things you'll be confronted with won't be things that "you weren't aware of before". It's not that you suddenly realise that you're not happy in that long-term relationship, or that you want to change careers, but you're at a time you have to.
"Things weren't quite right before but now it's the time where Saturn brings it home," says Pia.
And are you sure I just can't ignore Saturn Return?
Short answer: No.
The thing is, Saturn Return is ultimately a positive thing, even if it doesn't feel like it at the time. Therefore the best thing you can do is go with the flow and not swim against the current, so to speak. Which we know never goes well.
"If you resist, than things will get worse. Unbearably worse," warns Pia.
Cheerful.
"Things will get nasty and it could affect your health, because you get so stressed until you can't take it anymore. You'll find yourself pushed, and if you resist people around you will make the decision that you should have taken and then it's not good for you because you're not in control."
Ok fine... but can you prove Saturn Return is real?
The thing is we all have a friend that goes through pivotal life changes when they're nearing 30 - it's naturally a time to re-assess, but Saturn Return provides a logical explanation... depending on how firmly you sit on the astrology bandwagon. It's not like they've done scientific studies on it so we'll leave how you feel about it to you. But, if you are a believer, don't just take our word for it...
"Everything just happened."
For Pia, she says that when she was 28 she finally left a "mediocre" job and got transferred from South Africa to America. "I developed a lot of hutzpah to apply for another job in the trading word that took me overseas.."
She stresses that "everything just happened" to her.
"I also let go of a relationship that didn't serve me. I never dared to leave that man, I didn't have the courage and things developed like that and I couldn't say no," she says.
An unplanned pregnancy.
At 29 pregnancy and starting a family with her boyfriend was not on Saengtip's radar at all.
"The thing was, around the time of conception I often (like almost everyday) wondered if there was more to life than. My routine was work, home, relaxing and discovering things with my partner, repeat," she says.
"I honestly feel like falling pregnant was the answer to my frequent and unintended question to the universe."
Something else.
At 28 Kate was still living in the UK. She said that she was doing everything she felt she was supposed to do, but felt "there was something more." So she saw it as a time to just do it.
"Within the space of three months, booked ticket, packed up, rented my house and left."
As Pia says, Saturn returns signifies a "transit" and "evolutionary" period in your life. Essentially it's like a cosmic boot camp that forces you to re-align yourself with your values and goals, especially if you've drifted a bit from them. It naturally rewards those who have been diligent and gives those who haven't a kick in the right direction.
However, even if you sit in the latter group, if you can move through the lunges, jump through the hurdles and bust a burpees, just trust that you'll be a better person on the other side.
If you've gone through Saturn Return please share your story. We'd love to hear about it.
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Black Metal in Turkey w/ Douglas Mattsson
by Ross Hagen | Jun 19, 2021 | MMS 101
BLACK METAL IN TURKEY
Douglas Mattsson
"Black metal? We don't have that in Turkey." – The middle aged Turkish academic sitting across from me in a restaurant in Istanbul is not the first to have expressed surprise, even disbelief, when I told him about my topic of research. Although literature on metal music in Muslim majority societies has multiplied during the last decade, black metal, one of metal music's most extreme subgenres, has rarely been the subject of study. A Turkish black metal scene, however, exists since the late 1980s.
In 1988 Turkey's first black metal band Witchtrap, was formed in the capital city of Ankara. Now, as it was then, the genre is primarily found in the larger metropolitan cities of Turkey, including Istanbul, Izmir, and Bursa. Originally performed in movie theaters and wedding venues, concerts are now usually held at smaller club venues or in the basements of bars in the city centers. Contrary to earlier research on the demographics of metal music listeners, the scene in Turkey, as it is in the wider Middle East, is composed mostly of well-educated middle–class listeners and practitioners. Although the genre has a long history in Turkey, a substantial shift has occurred within the Turkish black metal scene that differentiates today's bands from their predecessors. Whereas previous black metal bands in Turkey avoided references to Islam in their cultural production, and instead centered their blasphemy around satanic and anti-Christian messages, Islam can now be found at the center of bands' blasphemous narratives. My research focuses on this change in relation to Islam within the Turkish black metal scene's artistic production. Bands such as Sarinvomit, Zifir, and Godslaying Hellblast are a few examples of bands that have incorporated references to Islam in album covers and lyrics. Through interviews, observations and analyses of album covers and lyrics, I am mapping how religion as a symbolic resource is used, portrayed, and discussed in the Turkish black metal scene from 1990-2020, with a particular focus on Islam. The increase in references to Islam within the Turkish black metal scene correlates with the rise of the pious conservative Justice and Development Party (AKP) currently governing Turkey. As such my research sheds light on how blasphemy can be used to express societal and political critique. It also challenges the popular understanding that there exists a societal respect for religion in Muslim majority societies.
Songs to keep in your ear (besides those mentioned in the text)
Seventh Blasphemy, 'Desecrate Their Grave' (2008)
Sarinvomit, 'The Glorious Might of Deccal' (2019)
Zifir, 'The Relief in Disbelief ' (2017)


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