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Dollars to donuts youll see far, far higher dE values.
What does dark noise have to do with the stability of your sensor? Does that dark noise influence your middle gray capture? By how much?
There is nothing, absolutely nothing, in a DNG colorprofile that couldn't be stored in an ICC profile.
The only thing relevant to color calibrating a camera is the stability of the sensor dyes and the stability of its linear response. All other variables are exactly similar in the printer calibration:
You have custom profiled your camera and tell us that it is slightly better than the canned profiles. What do you think causes the difference?
Stupid printers have up to 12 non-linear colors and we calibrate them with only 3 primaries.
What it tells me quickly is that the capture device is far more variably and inconsistent than the Epson. You want me to capture an full color image, two in a row and subtract them now?
I cant say what the difference result from, but there are differences or the two profiles would be the same and produce the same results considering I used the same target and same DNG profile generation as Adobe. So let me present the question to you: If I use the same Macbeth as Thomas and the same DNG profile creation software, why are there differences in the profiles? My guess is my camera and Thomas is not identical. The differences while not huge dont point to our 24 patch Macbeths. And if what you say about variably in capture devices is so low, why would the anyone need to build their own ICC camera profiles and please explain the vast vacuum in the ICC camera profile solutions.
Yes, and then I want you to tell me what delta E is represented by the difference.
Also, I am not arguing against the stability of the Epsons. I am fine with those. I am arguing that the instability of camera profiling as mentioned in this thread is not based on facts.
Those numbers seem rather good.1. Does colorthink compensate for uneven light over the target?2. Is your lightsource possibly flickering @ 60Hz, could the exposure time pick up that difference?3. Could you also measure the chroma difference alone? 4. Can ColorThink also compensate for whitepoint differences so we could test what happens for wildly different lightsources.And less relevant, but interesting:5. Does the Epson do better for the entire colorcube?
ME: But there is a huge difference in consistency between an Epson printer and a DSLRYOUR: Source?
So there is little question about the Epson. In terms of huge difference, well the Epson was around .5dE for multiple devices and the Canon, just one sample is 1.6dE so Id say that is significant. Until you send me another 5DMII body, the differences in multiple devices cant be answered. But 1.6dE from ONE sample is telling (you say it looks rather good). You still want to argue that a number of DSLRs will be anywhere as consistent in producing captures as multiple Epsons as I originally guessed and if so, Im ready for YOUR data.
Of course, that 1.6dE is a result of 10% of the pixels being out-of-wack. Any explanation as to why those particular pixels are out-of-wack? You're not suggestion that be the result of some instability in your camera, are you?
Oh, I just realized, you are measuring all the pixels in the image. Not the separate patches?
Oh they can! Im sure that Thomas and Eric produced stellar profiles for the camera bodies they used.
Be very careful about making such large generalizations. The canned profiles for my 5DMII isnt at all bad. The custom profile I build is a bit better.
The facts are, where in the imaging chain an ICC profile and a DNG profile are applied is vastly different (scene vs. output referred).
So let me present the question to you: If I use the same Macbeth as Thomas and the same DNG profile creation software, why are there differences in the profiles? My guess is my camera and Thomas is not identical. The differences while not huge dont point to our 24 patch Macbeths.
And if what you say about variably in capture devices is so low, why would the anyone need to build their own ICC camera profiles and please explain the vast vacuum in the ICC camera profile solutions.
not at all - nobody prevents a raw converter to apply the data stored in icc container not exactly as ICC was/is thinking it shall be.
the speculation is that they are not using the same custom level (non individually measured) targets and not the same software...
which vast vacuum ? there are enough such solutions... the reason for sudden increase in dcp profiling is simple - it is an easy way to make some money for manufacturer because LR/ACR is widely used...
Have any of you tried profiling your camera as if it were a scanner? I do art reproductions and I've been doing this for a short while now and its giving me good results. . .


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Coyotes at Oilers – Game 29 – 2013-12-01 @ 7:30 PM MST – SNET-W
A little bit of news to go along with today's GDT. The naming rights of the yet to be built new arena have been sold off to Rogers. The deal is over 13 years and includes $700 million. That amount does not go direct to the team though, instead it's an investment in the province of Alberta. Details are still sketchy, but it could result in $700 million's worth of new cell towers. Who knows… so whether it be in the arena or on your own couch the Oilers will be brought to you by the Rogers megalopoly. Bow down to your new supreme leader… in sports!
Okay, game talk. Bryzgalov got his noggin knocked last game resulting in an upper body injury('symptoms that go with a concussion or whiplash') so LaBarbera has been called up to back up Dubnyk tonight. Dubnyk came into the last game with Bryzgalov being injured and made some key saves to keep the team alive. Although they managed to scrub out 2 points via shootout, Eakins has shuffled the lines. There was also a heavy emphasis on the power-play at practice after going 0/6 in Dallas.
Much like Columbus the Oilers have generally had the upper hand when it comes to the Coyotes, but have lost their only meeting thus far this season.
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TGIF! **NEWS FLASH " @ end of post!
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- WheatLDee said...
Wendy - So glad your back! Sounds like Ranger U was amazing. Can't wait to see your new stamps!!!! ( Sorry for the exclaimation points -but it's THAT exciting)
- June 25, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Liz in MO said...
You know, really I don't consider those teeny, weeny, tiny pieces of pictures of your art a sneak peak :>)))) ... but hey if that is all you feel like you can share. . . can't wait to see (and buy :.) your new stamps.
- June 25, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Linda said...
Teasing Time again! Love it! Looking forward to seeing all the new stamps, book and announcement! Exciting times!
- June 25, 2010 at 8:46 AM
- Debby L. said...
Love Tim's snaps - didn't know they were discontinued. Would love to have more..they're wonderful to use for flower centers, leaf accents and so much more! Can't wait to see all of your new projects!
- June 25, 2010 at 9:00 AM
- SusanK said...
New projects! New stamps! New trinkets! And your stamps are being released really soon. All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! So how soon can we purchase your stamps - I gotta know!!!! LOL
- June 25, 2010 at 9:42 AM
I've been reading through your blog and you are so funny...not to mention talented and creatiave. Where do you come up with this stuff...it is AWESOME. But, Wow...found me a new favorite place... I met you at CHA last year and your blog is so much different than you were in person...
- June 25, 2010 at 10:51 AM
BTW~where can we get your books? I would love to have both of them and looking forward to the 3rd. Honestly, your stuff is so cool.
- June 25, 2010 at 10:54 AM
I'm very excited about the phrase "art parts." Could this mean some Wendy-designed embellishments for our art? Be still my heart!
Thanks for the sneak peeks...such as they were. Sneaky, yes. A peek, not so much. Love ya anyway.
Eileen in NYC
- June 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- Hels Sheridan said...
Oh flipping flip and the flippers...wondering if I can get Grim to agree to allow me across the Pond to see you at Carson... me thinks that will be a no though *sad face* Wendy, I CANNOT wait to see the new designs, the art you have made and THE NEW BOOK!!! I am seriously excited for you... in actual fact, that wasn't just an earth tremor you felt, it was me, doing a happy dance ROFL Have a goodly weekend hun xx
- June 25, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- Lori said...
Hels, what a scream she is..did you finally get someone to make you that white chipboard/grungeboard you've been looking for that Tim said couldn't be done? lol Love the sneak peeks, yikes, two weeks? Oh, my wallet.....
- June 25, 2010 at 1:34 PM
- Linda Elbourne said...
Cannot wait ... seriously I cannot wait ... we wanna see them ... now X
- June 25, 2010 at 2:25 PM
- Helen said...
Hear, hear!!
- June 25, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Can't wait for that next book and new stamps! With all the summer re-runs on TV, I have been spending summer nights recreating some of the projects from your first 2 books at night! What fun - even better than TV!!! I am getting first hand practice using the techniques and my imagination when I don't have all the ingredients. Thanks for the motivation! Marijane
- June 25, 2010 at 6:15 PM
- Southern Moments said...
So excited! Found your site by blog hopping. Your in my favs now! Love the lil stick pin tutorial, gonna have to try that. Thanks for the heads up on the discontinued items!
- June 25, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- Wanda H said...
Where have the last 6 months gone!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it's time for new stamps already and I'm totally excited to find out about these "art parts"!!!!!
- June 26, 2010 at 5:30 PM
- Julie said...
Can't wait to see your line of "art parts"! Take care!
- June 27, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- 2amscrapper said...
You've been one busy lady! Can't wait to see all the new things.
- June 27, 2010 at 2:44 PM
- Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...
Hi Wendy, am looking forward to the announcement in July :-)
Anne xx
- June 27, 2010 at 4:54 PM
- patricia smith said...
How fun will that be! And, young lady, you are a tease! WAhhhh I wanna see something more!
Hugs, Pat Smmith
- June 27, 2010 at 4:59 PM
- Gerrie Johnnic said...
You call that a peek? of what? I need to see now! lol, thanks for the scoop and the enabling today. Can't wait to see it all.
- June 27, 2010 at 5:15 PM
- nonnie said...
I am with Eileen on this one....sneaky yes, peek, not so much. Come on...two weeks is so soon that maybe we could have better peak! LOL - have a good Monday!
- June 27, 2010 at 10:58 PM
So glad you are back! I thought you forgot about us!(Just kiddin). Can't wait to see your new stamps.Thanks for the sneak peeks! Any new techniques coming soon???
Karen S. Ohio
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For an indication of why Legg Mason recruiters got such a lukewarm reception on Wall Street for the money manager's CEO job, one need to look no further than the company's January fund flows.
Sandler O'Neill this week estimated investors pulled a net $2 billion from Legg Mason in January, with particular weakness in stock funds.
That's as investors in general rushed into equities at a historic rate.
Legg Mason Inc. said Wednesday that interim CEO Joseph Sullivan will remain in that post permanently, ending a search that started late last year. It was late September when Legg Mason announced Mark Fetting would step down.
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How To Stop Drinking Coffee
I found quitting coffee incredibly difficult at first. I stopped cold turkey. After about a week, the withdrawal symptoms hit me. I thought I was dying. My bones ached, I shivered uncontrollably, and I had a splitting headache. It was like Trainspotting.
I went back to coffee the minute I figured out what was going on. I am a man of iron will, impervious to any form of pain, unless it means my pain, in which case I am a man of jelly will. Or maybe I'm not. I don't know. It's up to you! Just make the pain stop.
From reading Wikipedia, though, I knew the amount necessary to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms was much less than the amount I normally drank. I never went back to my previous levels of intake; I just maintained minimal withdrawal-avoidance dosages. This was easy. It meant buying small lattes and not finishing them.
Soon after, I went into hospital for angina and had heart surgery, maybe a month before my 35th birthday. From the moment I went into the hospital, I haven't touched coffee once, except one time several weeks later when I ordered decaf at a breakfast place. (It made me wired and twitchy for hours.) I haven't had any headaches, bone aches, or other withdrawal pain. It's been easy.
To summarize, this is my method for quitting coffee:
1. Quit cold turkey
2. Experience terrible pain
3. Whimper
4. Slink back to coffee with your tail between your legs
5. Drink much lower levels, just enough to avoid withdrawal symptoms
6. Experience life-threatening heart disease
7. Have heart surgery in your mid-30s
8. Never touch coffee again
I will admit my method is extreme. However: it works. I haven't touched coffee in a good while now, and I don't expect to go anywhere near it again ever in my life. Feel free to emulate me, and to use my method. You can leave out specific steps if they seem like too much trouble, but I wouldn't recommend skipping step 8.
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i think i'm gonna pass on the angina/heart surgery step :DReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 4:17:00 PM PDT
Amen, brother. Ever since I quit coffee I've slept better, and been much more lucid and aware at work. I think some people have become afraid of being tired. Being tired is good. It tells you when your brain is full and needs to have some time to process things.ReplyDelete
I think a lot of people see sleep as a waste of time. I know I used to. Now I realize that I get all sorts of work done while I sleep. All the "learning" I do during the day is really just a curriculum I write for my brain. At night, my brain takes the classes, and I wake up smarter every day. When I drank coffee I didn't sleep well. It was like cutting class every night.
Wow, I didn't realize you were in your 30s! :)ReplyDelete
It also makes your bodily fluids taste bad, which means it reduces your chances of receiving oral sex.
I'm married, so that reason to quit's already bolted :P
I wish you could get decaf as good as high quality regular. Other than when I'm about to fall asleep at work, I don't drink coffee for the caffeine, but I love the way it tastes.ReplyDelete
Hopefully the detrimental effects are lessened by only having a few cups a week instead of every day...
- AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 5:25:00 PM PDT
I was never really into coffee. I keep it only for emergency situations, like driving very very tired.ReplyDelete
When I studied chinese medicine for my own health, I read an very interesting book from Bob Flaws (The Tao of Healthy Eating) and the major advice he gives is "don't drink coffee", because it is classified as having a "toxic flavour" and it stresses your body, wasting your "vital" energy that should keep for long living.
anyway, nice post.
I quit coffee every once in a while, but end up going back to it because it's just so god damn fun. (Normally this happens when visiting my mom in Italy.)ReplyDelete
I've found that the first 5 days are pretty bad. A dull, never ending headache, irritability, sleepy all the goddamn time, the world is full of pestering assholes, nothing is really satisfying. Basically its what I imagine PMS to be, only without the cramps. But then it fades away. I just try to sleep 10 hours a day and take naps. Which is something that I would try to do anyway and this is a good excuse.
So much more rested.
all the negative effects you listed aren't true, except for insomnia - which is true if you drink it in the evening.ReplyDelete


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The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will have to wait until next month to find out who will replace a commissioner who suddenly resigned earlier this week.
Filling former Commissioner Edward Salcedo's seat, which he resigned Monday, should have required a 10-day notice before the City Council could appoint another person, city officials said Friday afternoon.
The directive came from the city clerk's office after Tuesday's council meeting, during which Commissioner Colin McCarthy was unanimously reappointed to the position to serve the remainder of Salcedo's term. He will have to apply again for the seat.
The question of whether Salcedo's seat could be filled was raised Tuesday, though after receiving City Attorney Tom Duarte's approval, the council approved a motion — with Councilwoman Wendy Leece dissenting — to waive policy and proceed with all three appointments.
Salcedo, president of Costa Mesa-based GCAP Services, cited unspecific personal and business reasons for his departure. He term was set to expire in February 2015.
The city is accepting additional applications to the Planning Commission until 5 p.m. Thursday.
Timothy Sesler, a corporate attorney, and Jim Fitzpatrick, a former planning commissioner, were each appointed for four-year terms on the commission. Their appointments will be unaffected. Each begins their terms on the Feb. 11 Planning Commission meeting, as will the third seat.
Hours before Salcedo announced his resignation, Fitzpatrick announced his departure as a board director of the Costa Mesa Sanitary District, an elected position he received in November 2010.
The city is also accepting applications for the Parks and Recreation Commission until 5 p.m. Thursday. The council chose to wait until Feb. 4 to fill vacancies on that commission in order to have time to interview all the candidates.
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Nadya Suleman, also known as Octomom, delivered eight babies on January 26, 2009. Suleman had six embryos implanted in 2008, and two split into twins. The embryos were left over from a previous in vitro fertilization treatment. The octuplets were born two months early, weighing 1 pound, 8 ounces to 3 pounds, 4 ounces each.
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Photos give us an eye into the past; Amos Mac is this eye for some. He's turned a passion for portraits into two different publications geared toward the transgender community.
Mac, born in Augusta, Ga., moved to Philadelphia with his single mother at 8-years-old. It was just Mac and his mom, he says. With three, older half-sisters who did not live at home, the age difference was so severe that it was like growing up as an only child. And being an "only" child allowed Mac to explore his creative side. His mother took him to art museums and was always taking photos.
"I would look through those all the time as a child," Mac said, "and wonder what it was like when the photo was taken."
Being a creative child surrounded by photos started Mac's love for the art.
"I have always deeply appreciated photographic images, the way that it captures our history," he said.
Mac has photographed the likes of Margaret Cho, Justin
Vivian Bond, Rocco "Katastrophe" and Zackary Drucker. While he has
photographed these types of mainstream artists, Mac says he is
typically more drawn to "photographing people who are kind of
His photography of these underground individuals sprouted an original publication called Original Plumbing. It targets trans men and is created and
independently published by Mac and Rocco Kayiatos. Mac and Kayiatos
gather their stories in a variety of ways, accepting original submissions via the zine's website and by reaching out to writers
in the trans community. The models used in the magazine are found
through submissions, but some are found by Kayiatos as he tours the
country with his music.
"It's an
artistic magazine," Mac said. "It creates a space that goes beyond the typical
transition blogs online. Print media means a lot to me. I
wouldn't have it any other way than print."
Along with publishing OP
on a quarterly basis, Mac has launched a new annual project — another magazine with an extreme visionary focus called Translady Fanzine. In the first issue, Mac explained why he's producing the photographic periodical.
"Translady Fanzine
is a personal expression between two people, photographer and model,
trans man and trans woman, both connected with the desire for trans
visibility and self representation through art," he wrote.
Only 1,000 copies of the first issue were printed and released in 2011 for
the price of $20 each. As will be the custom of each issue, it focused on the story of one transgender woman — this time, Zackary Drucker.
Translady Fanzine
features Drucker in a hometown environment outside of
Syracuse, New York. Drucker poses in her childhood home
both clothed and nude and at her old high school football stadium clad
only in vintage fur and a necklace. Two photos are shot with Drucker
and her mother on a bed.
"I was hoping I was capturing the hope and the love that they were feeling in the flesh together," Mac explained.
The photography in Translady Fanzine
has attracted a lot of publicity for Mac. The photographs of
Drucker were on display at the Luis de Jesus gallery in Los Angeles in an installation titled, "Distance is Where the Heart is, Home
is Where You Hang Your Heart."
And searching for models
for the annual publication isn't going to be difficult. Mac does not plan to produce the magazine more frequently and wants to keep the publication as a one-on-one bonding
experience between photographer and model.
is an interest from so many different people," Mac said. "It's going
to be tough." Mac has, however, started moving forward with subjects to
Apart from his two
publications, Mac has side projects. Mac shot Rocco
(Katastrophe)'s music video featuring Margaret Cho. He also just
wrapped film work this past summer for Valencia.
chapter is directed and cast by a different artist," Mac said. "It's an
experimental piece."


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When the cops come to break up the video premier, it's always good to have a back up spot. Luckily Lurkville did. The audience hopped from one venue to the next last night in San Diego to see the video featuring Brendan Keaveny, Dylan Messer, Mike Abarta, Ben Gardner, Dolan Stearns and many more of the Lurkville homies. Of course, the venue hop proved to be well worth the trek. Meet the Lurkers is jam packed with gnarly footage, a rad cohesive soundtrack, and is edited tighter than the focus of a peeping tom's binoculars. This is a must-see, keep your eyes open for it on DVD or download this month.
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"A Russian rapper is playing here tonight?" the 23-year-old asks incredulously of the doorman behind the velvet rope. When informed tickets start at $60, he scoffs: "Even if Eminem was playing tonight, I would never pay $60! If there are more than 100 people in there, I'd be shocked."
Kiev-born promoter and DJ Alex Ratushnyak, who rented out the Sunset Strip venue to showcase hip-hop star Seryoga, doesn't need Ho or his friends. The Key Club is already packed to the rafters with well-dressed Russian twentysomethings. "Tonight is a good night," Ratushnyak says, surveying the club. No kidding: In addition to a near-capacity crowd (some paying $200 for advance tickets), the 25-year-old's company, Planet-R, sold multiple VIP table packages to Russian high rollers for up to $1,000 a pop.
So it goes for Los Angeles' thriving Russian underground dance scene. The former USSR is officially hot in SoCal: From West Hollywood's bustling Soviet-chic Bar Lubitsch to Studio City's high-end steakhouse Romanov. And it's not just Russians who are indulging in some wild nights: Adventurous Angelenos are seeking out late-night clubs like Hollywood's Crystal and Encino's Il Paradiso that cater almost exclusively to a Russian crowd.
All good news for Ratushnyak: As a party promoter, he's uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between Russians and Americans in L.A.'s largely segregated nightlife scene.
Roving raves
Since 2005, Planet-R has been working with former competitors Russian Party Grounds to throw roving events at various L.A. clubs, all rivaling a night out in Moscow or Kiev.
While their goal has never been to explicitly seek out Americans, last month's party was special. More curious locals than normal were at the Key Club after finding out Seryoga (and his eight-person posse) had been flown to the U.S. for the first time. The "Black BMW" rapper has sold more than 1 million CDs in the former Soviet Union.
It's not like Ratushnyak needed a special musical guest: he's been producing events that cater to L.A.'s insular Russian community for years. "I have a mailing list of over 7,000," he boasts.
It all started in 2000, when Ratushnyak began throwing medium-sized gatherings in Orange County, offering all-night open bars to rave-happy Russian college students. "I lost a lot of money," he says of his early forays. "Russians like vodka."
Despite the losses, Ratushnyak (an IT tech by day) gained friends — and a loyal following.
The April 28 event featuring Seryoga was typical of Planet-R's parties (his next event is at Miyagi's over Memorial Day weekend). Euro dance music and American hip-hop were effortlessly mixed together, as barely dressed go-go dancers egged on wallflowers from the stage. And while both dance floors were packed, the real action was in the smoking area, where blonds in designer jeans puffed furiously on Capri cigarettes. English was seldom heard. Ratushnyak estimates his crowd is usually "75% Russian and 25% American."
"You feel like you are part of a community here — it's a special feeling," says Ksenia Koneva, 23. The Russian-born jewelry designer, who's been in California for four years, brought an American friend to the Seryoga show, which is typically the way locals arrive at Planet-R parties.
SoCal's sizable Russian community (estimated at 270,000 by Olga Kagan, director of UCLA's National Heritage Language Resource Center) has long been a fixture on L.A.'s nightclub scene. Century City's Russian Roulette, now closed, was a favorite haunt of many celebrities in the 1990s.
Now a new generation, proud of its heritage, is stepping out to reclaim its roots.
Planet-R go-go dancer Marina Skvir grew up in Los Angeles with Russian parents and wants to check out more Russian parties. "It's cool they like hip-hop," she says. "I'm pretty much a standard American, but I'm definitely interested in the scene and I could learn more about the language."
Back in the USSR
Ratushnyak isn't the only one cashing in on the Russia connection. The Los Angeles Philharmonic's "Shadow of Stalin" will draw fewer Russians than Americans, but it will certainly do a lot more in terms of cultural understanding. (See review, Page 11.)
Conceived by Philharmonic music director Esa-Pekka Salonen and billed as "an unprecedented exhibition of the music, film and art born in the shadow of communist oppression," "Shadow of Stalin" runs the gamut from straight classical performances of symphonies by the likes of Alfred Schnittke to DJs such as Ratushnyak and Amon Tobin remixing early 20th century composers.
Steven Martin, director of the 1994 documentary "Theremin: An Electric Odyssey," is even leading a 10-person theremin orchestra on May 26 in a portion of the series called "Pravda." That same evening more than a dozen DJs will present their own take on the Soviet oeuvre.
"There are so many opportunities to see music live in L.A., that artists are held to task more in bringing something compelling, inspired, and maybe even educational to their show," says Johanna Rees, the Philharmonic's special concerts program manager. "Hipsters want to be challenged — artistically and intellectually — and to come away with something that's been enjoyable and provocative."
Rees, who booked both "Pravda" and "Russian Chanson" (a May 24 show featuring Gypsy-rock band Devotchka and guests), knows that the primary audience for both events will not be Russians. But, she says the Philharmonic is "creating a show everyone can relate to, no matter what their musical orientation."
Nick Urata, Devotchka's frontman (heavily featured on the "Little Miss Sunshine" soundtrack), isn't Russian, but he's got a newfound enthusiasm for Russian street music — especially "chanson."
Urata describes it as "an underground music genre which was a response to the repression of the Stalin years, and the disappointment of Russian life."
Still very popular in Russia, its original romantic incarnation goes back to the late 19th century. "Many of the [chanson] songs originated and [were] passed around in prisons and often performed in secret to avoid punishment," says Urata. "They are anti-establishment songs that tell of life in the margins."
Urata hopes to turn on a more intellectual music fan — maybe a KCRW-FM or college radio listener — who would be attracted to the music's outlaw sensibility.
"To think that music could be controlled and smashed by the state [in Stalin's Soviet Union] makes playing for some crossed-armed, disapproving hipsters seem like a privilege," he says.
But for a new generation of Russians, such backward-looking explorations are perplexing. "I wouldn't want to go see that kind of music," says Irina Palevsky, a 22-year-old student and Russian techno fan. "I like to dance."
Wild Russian nights
Russians living in L.A. don't have to wait for Planet-R's monthly parties to have a good time. On any given weekend night, there are over a dozen restaurants across the city that turn into full-on nightclubs after midnight, replete with cheap lighting effects and disco balls.
One such venue, Encino's Il Paradiso, is a good example of this vibrant scene. The otherwise nondescript restaurant (ironically located next to an International House of Pancakes) attracts a well-heeled, good-looking crowd every weekend. One look at the BMW-jammed parking lot gives you a good idea of the clientele.
Just like in Moscow, .40 Glock-toting security guards (a sign you are at a good club in Russia) flank the front entrance. Women in their mid-20s — dolled up in tight-fitting Badgley-Mischka dresses — gossip and smoke outside, while their banker boyfriends speak animatedly in Russian at the bar. Green laser lights illuminate the tiny dance floor, as Russian house (often performed live on the small stage) plays into the wee hours.
If chain-smoking twentysomething crowds and the occasional bar fight leaves you colder than Siberia, you'll find a more sedate experience at Crystal, a West Hollywood restaurant located on the second floor of a complex on Santa Monica Boulevard at Fairfax. Crystal offers an authentic, sophisticated Russian dining experience. Patrons come early for a lavish multi-course dinner and stay until 2 a.m. on weekends, drinking and dancing to live music.
"This is the traditional Russian style," says Natasha Tsoi, who runs Crystal with husband Sergey. Russians, she explains, like their dining late. "You invite everybody to the table that is already set and enjoy each other's company all night."
It's the same scene at multiple restaurants all over Los Angeles on weekend nights — from Palm Terrace, just down the block from Crystal, to Tarzana's new Barin restaurant. It might seem a tad formal compared with the casualness of L.A. natives, but that's Russians for you. "They like to dress up," says Natasha Tsoi, "celebrate and share good times."
Za vashe zdorovye!
Late-night options
12743 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (818) 623-8844. This cavernous restaurant in Studio City can feel empty when not packed with a party crowd. Avoid this fate by coming late on Saturdays, when the chicken Kiev is hot and the crowd dances the night away to live Russian music. A dress code (no jeans) is enforced (for men, anyway).
Il Paradiso
15627 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (818) 730-6246. If you are seeking a true wild Russian night in L.A., look no further than Il Paradiso. This otherwise nondescript restaurant attracts a well-heeled, good-looking crowd on weekends (late at night usually). Don't be intimidated by the veal-tongue salad, the Glock-toting security guards or the BMWs out front — just dress to impress and dance the night away.
7901 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd floor, L.A. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (323) 654-1188. An authentic modern Russian dining experience awaits above a Starbucks. The restaurant has only one seating per night, so calling ahead is recommended (bar seating is possible later). In between courses, well-dressed (and increasingly tipsy) diners hit the dance floor. Dress code is enforced (no jeans) and there is a $20 cover charge.
Bar Lubitsch
7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. (323) 654-1234. Although not Russian-owned, this bustling hot spot pays homage to its West Hollywood location with Soviet-inspired design. Cocktail waitresses here are decked out in Pravda red, and 1930s posters hang next to mirrors etched with Cyrillic to flesh out the Soviet chic concept.
Russian Nights
13325 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 981-0089. Appearing more like a strip club than a restaurant, Russian Nights' bizarre design scheme will amuse some. The odd pairing of neon (both outside and inside) and murals depicting rural Russian 18th century life gives diners a bit of kitsch with their chicken Kiev.
Little New York
7316 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (323) 874-0727. Located near a busy Trader Joe's, Little New York caters to a younger Russian crowd on weekends. But this hidden gem is mostly known as a cozy getaway that serves up classics like sturgeon and pelmeni, set against a somewhat garish wall mural of the New York skyline.
Red Square
17209 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Noon to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 783-6300. Red Square offers up Russian fare such as hearty mignon stroganoff and sweet wild black cherry blintzes. A one-man band sings Russian Top 40 songs with the help of a laptop and reverb-laden microphone on weekends, when things can get wild.
Russia Restaurant
1714 Ivar St., L.A. Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (323) 464-2216. New owners took over this Hollywood restaurant, which sits adjacent to the famed Knickerbocker hotel, in 2005. On Saturday, Las Vegas-style showgirls take over the stage. Popular food choices at Russia include Chicken Tabaka and Karsky (lamb chops). Massive historical wall murals of Peter the Great stare down diners.
6020 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 776-8474. A youngish crowd frequents Barin on weekends, feasting on Chicken Tapakan while eyeing the opposite sex in one of Barin's multiple dining areas. Exposed brick walls line the restaurant's dance floor, but it is so dark inside you won't notice.
— Charlie Amter
Traditional dining
7300 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. (323) 851-5531. Open for more than a decade, Troyka is located in an otherwise nondescript strip mall. The menu offers an array of Russian and Ukrainian food — from solyanka soup to blinchiki (pancakes with red caviar). Other popular dishes include vareniki (stuffed dumplings), Ukrainian borscht and cold herring salad.
Roubo's Place
1651 1/2 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 876-4646. Cab drivers and office workers alike fuel up for lunch at this humble Hollywood restaurant. Lamb khashlama and pork dishes are popular here with the Armenian set, as are the cold starters like their Stolichnaya salad.
Romanov Restaurant
12229 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (818) 760-3177. Restaurateur Mikayel Israyelyan's new high-end Russian steakhouse has been impressing L.A. foodies of all stripes since it opened in March. Twenty-four-carat gold-leaf ceilings gleam above; Russian haute cuisine dishes like quail Kiev dazzle below. If you have a craving for real Osetra caviar, this is the place to get your fix.
Versai Restaurant
349 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Weekends only, call for hours. (323) 653-2475. Now better-known for its adjacent deli, this Fairfax fixture offers up what its calls "the finest European food in town." Unfortunately, the restaurant is now open only on weekends. Even then, it's best to call ahead in case the space is booked for a private party. Try the pork kebab or beef stroganoff, or simply stop by the deli and grab some chicken piroshki for a dollar.
18525 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. (818) 705-6630. Don't let the tacky décor fool you; Odessa's limited menu of fish and meat kebabs keeps the faithful coming back year after year. The adjacent deli also is a must for those seeking real red Russian caviar from Kamchatka and other assorted imported foods.
Palm Terrace
531 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Weekends only, call for reservations. (323) 653-7820. This second-floor eatery (open only on weekends; call ahead) has been open since 1971, serving lavish Russian fare such as baked flounder fillet to thousands over the years. Banquet-style dining only, so reservations are a must (usually $45-per-person minimum).
Ohotnik (formerly St. Petersburg Restaurant)
7998 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Hours vary; call ahead. (323) 650-5657. Ohotnik is Russian for "hunter," so vegetarians consider yourselves warned. This small restaurant is not much for ambience, but its limited menu will appeal to the hearty. Usually open only on weekends, when a small stage hosts even smaller bands.
8151-A Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Noon to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 654-3030. This popular WeHo restaurant boasts a large patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard popular with cigarette-smoking ex-pats from Moscow. Patrons swear by the kharcho (tomato-based lamb soup), pelmeni and the grilled sturgeon. The friendly wait staff is a bonus for those new to Russian cuisine.
7077 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 464-3663. Massive portions are the norm at Uzbekistan, where Russians, Armenians and curious Hollywood tourists "man up" to tackle hearty fare like plov with chicken and manti (steamed Uzbecki lamb dumplings). Live bands play on weekends.
— Charlie Amter
From Russia, with love
"Shadow of Stalin" series
Concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. (323) 850-2000. Schedule: wdch.laphil.com/misc/shadow_of_stalin.cfm
Green Umbrella: Music After the Thaw: L.A. Philharmonic, Alexander Mickelthwate, conductor. Gubaidulina, "Concordanza" and "In Croce"; Schnittke, Symphony No. 4. 8 p.m. Tuesday. $21 to $45.
Russian Chanson: Devotchka, Saul Williams, Petra Haden and other guests. 8 p.m. May 24. $30 to $38.
Music Before the Crackdown: L.A. Philharmonic, Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor. Popov, Suite From "Komsomol: Patron of Electrification"; Shostakovich, Suite From "The Nose"; Mosolov, "The Iron Foundry." 8 p.m. May 25, 2 p.m. May 27. $39 to $135.
Pravda: An all-night event, with DJs and live musicians remixing the music of Shostakovich, Prokofiev and others. Amon Tobin, Cut Chemist, DJ Spooky, J-Rocc, Peanut Butter Wolf, Theremin Orchestra and guests. 10 p.m. May 26. $30 to $50.
Channel 1 Russia Presents: "Star Summer"
Russian pop stars Edita Pyekha, Irina Allegrova and Chai Vdvoem perform. Kodak Theatre, 6108 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 6 p.m. June 17. $48. http://www.panoramatickets.com .
West Hollywood Russian Festival
The 6th Annual Russian Cultural Festival celebrates the culture via art, food and music. Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 20. (Opening night party, May 16.) Schedule: http://www.westhollywoodrussianfestival.com .
Night life
Miyagi's Memorial Day Bash
Monthly dance party put on by Planet-R and Russian Party Grounds. Miyagi's, 8225 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 27. $20; 18 and older. (323) 251-1569; http://www.planet-r.com .
Stoli Hotel
Temporary Russian-themed bar sponsored by Stolichnaya vodka. 1555 Ivar Ave., Hollywood. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. only through May. Many nights invite-only. 21 and older. http://www.stolihotel.com .
Maxim Galkin
The popular Russian comic parodies politicians, pop stars, opera singers and more. Kodak Theatre, 6108 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 8 p.m. May 26. $48. http://www.panoramatickets.com .
Russia: Four Generations
Exhibition featuring images from Oleg Dou, Sergey Maximishin, Alexander Samoilov and Dmitry Sokolenko. Duncan Miller Gallery, 10959 Venice Blvd., L.A. Opening reception 7 p.m. today. Ends July 7. (310) 838-2440.


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CPE: Credits
- How many CPA hours must I complete in a calendar year?
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Online Learning: Registrants will have the opportunity to leave feedback through an evaluation form. Click the blue Get Certificate button in your user account and fill out the form for your feedback to be submitted.
- How do I confirm the start and end times of an event?
- NCACPA sponsors a variety of CPE events of which, start and end times can vary. Please refer to the CPE & Events Catalog or your confirmation form for specific schedules. Course check in for all in-person events begins ½ an hour prior to course start time. Also, be sure to allow enough time for traffic, parking, and check-in. If you should arrive late or depart early, you must adjust your CPE credit accordingly.
- Are there breaks during the program?
- Please see break schedule below*:
2 hrs. = No breaks (Beverage service is available for in-person CPE events)
4 hrs. = 15 minutes (If you attend two consecutive four hour programs there will be a short lunch break.)
Morning & Afternoon break: 15 minutes
Lunch break: 30 minutes (45 minutes will be given for Don Farmer 8-hour programs)
*Each conference schedule will differ. See the Conference agendas for guidance on the schedule for each day. **Break and meal service, including beverage service, is provided for attendance at 4-hour and 8-hour in-person events. If attending two 4-hour sessions a meal will be provided.
CPE: Materials
- How do I receive materials?
- Conferences: Electronic materials will be made available for conference programs. Approximately three business days prior to the conference, you will receive an email from NCACPA containing a link to the conference participant only website and your e-materials. You can print or download to a laptop, tablet, or e-reader. It's up to you how you choose to view the materials. It is highly recommended you download in advance of the conference due to limited internet availability. Please make sure your equipment is fully charged as electrical outlets will be available on a very limited basis.
Conference Participant Only website will include:
1. Facility Information/Directions
2. Participant List
3. Speaker Bios
4. Certificate of Completion Form
5. Link to Conference Evaluation Survey
Seminars, Workshops, & Customized Continuing Education: Materials will be given to registrants upon check-in.
Online Learning: You will gain access to the downloadable electronic materials within three business days prior to the program date. Once downloaded, you may save the materials to your computer or print a copy. You will not receive a hard copy of materials when attending an Online Learning program. Please note you may not cancel your registration once you download the materials. You can access materials from two locations. In your Learning Record, My Products account, locate the appropriate program and click the blue Download Materials button or while viewing the program click the Handouts tab.
- How long will materials be available?
- Conference: Materials will be available approximately three business days before and 90 days after the conference.
Seminars: At this time electronic materials are NOT available for Seminar programs.
Online Learning: Materials will be available approximately 72 business hours prior to your program and will remain in you're Learning Record, My Products for one year.
- What if I don't have the email with the e-materials link?
- Conference: Contact the NCACPA Conference Team at 800-722-2836 to have the email resent.
Online Learning: You can access materials from two locations. In your Learning Record, My Products account, locate the appropriate program and click the blue Download Materials button or while viewing the program click the Handouts tab.
- Can I share materials with other people?
- All materials are copyrighted; the materials are exclusively for the use of the registrant and may not be shared.
CPE: Online Learning
- Have questions regarding our online learning delivery types?
- Here is a breakdown of what each delivery type means and what you can expect.
Please Note: All of the answers in the online learning FAQ section refer specifically to NCACPA produced programs.
- How will I receive information to access my webcast, webinar, or on demand program?
- When you register for a Webcast, Webinar, or On Demand you will receive an email titled "Confirmation: NCACPA Registration Notification" from firstname.lastname@example.com. This is your registration confirmation which will include login information to access your user account and helpful hints, which will assist you in viewing your program. You will also receive a reminder email three days prior to the start of your program. You will need to use your NCACPA login and password information to access Webcast, Webinar, or On Demand programs offered through NCACPA. Be sure to add >a href="firstname.lastname@example.com">email@example.com to your trusted sender list and/or check your junk e-mail folder for missed messages. Please contact the NCACPA Member Service Center at 800-469-1352 or firstname.lastname@example.com if you've registered and don't receive your confirmation within 24 hours.
- How can I view a program as a group?
- Group webcast viewing is available for groups of four or more and must be coordinated through NCACPA prior to the broadcast. If you would like to learn more about group viewing or have questions contact Katie Grier at 919-469-1040, Ext. 125 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Link not working? Try this http://bit.ly/NGPkVh.
(em)Please note: All webcast participants must register individually and NCACPA does not offer discounts for group webcast viewing.
- Is my computer webcast, webinar, or on demand ready?
- Webcast, Webinar, and On Demand programs can be viewed over a dial-up/modem connection, but will function better with a high-speed connection such as DSL or cable. Be sure you have a sound card and speakers or headphones. LearningCenter is only supported on Internet Explorer 9 or later, Firefox, Chrome and Safari 6.0 or later. Please test your system to insure you have the proper components installed. Use this link to test your system. Link not working? Try this http://bit.ly/1ikac2j.
- How do I contact technical support?
- Please contact InReach Technical Support for assistance. For the quickest results, submit a Technical Support request form and a technician will contact you shortly. This form instantly provides information about your system and will allow customer service to promptly solve your problem. If you need additional assistance, please call 877-880-1335. Link not working? Try this http://bit.ly/1fM1hEZ.
- How do I launch the webcast, webinar, or on demand program?
- Access your my Learning Record, My Products account. Log in using your NCACPA username and password. Once logged in you will be directed to the NCACPA Catalog, hover over Hello, ___ My CPE & Events and click on Products. This will direct you to the My Products tab to see your list of programs. From here you will be able to launch the program, download materials, complete the evaluation, and access your Certificate of Completion. On the day of the event, click the green Play button to launch the program. Link not working? Try this http://bit.ly/O2YRFS. Our technology provider, InReach CE, suggests you sign-in at least 20 minutes prior to the program start.
- How is my attendance monitored during an online learning program?
- Webcasts and Webinar: Your attendance at this event will be monitored through the use of popups (checkpoints). Periodically, popups (checkpoints) will appear on your screen. It is imperative you write these down, as they will be required to obtain your Certificate of Completion. It is important you TURN OFF your pop-up blocker, as this can prevent the codes from showing. After the program concludes, return to your user account, and click on the blue Get Certificate button. You will then be prompted to enter all checkpoints in order to access your Certificate of Completion. We encourage you to complete the program evaluation after entering your checkpoints. Be sure to print a copy of your certificate for your records!
Please note: If viewing the webcast as part of a group, each attendee must still write down all checkpoints in order to receive full credit.
On Demand and Self-Study: In order to receive CPE credit you will complete a quiz after each learning objective and a final exam to measure your learning. The quizzes will display throughout the program in intervals and will display feedback at the answer level. Once you complete the program you will have three attempts to pass a final exam with a grade of 70%.
- How do I ask questions to the instructor?
- Once you have launched your program you will see multiple tabs at the left of the viewer. Click on the Q&A tab, type in your email address and question, then hit the submit button. When you have sent your request click the Q&A tab, and the page will scroll up. Your question will be emailed to the speaker, who will respond within 24 hours of the program.
- Are NCACPA webcasts and webinars archived?
- At this time, NCACPA produced Webcast and Webinar programs are not archived for later viewing. Per NASBA, an instructor must be present during the scheduled broadcast to answer questions in order to qualify for live group study. Archived Webcasts and Webinars will not qualify for CPE and therefore are not made available. If you are looking for a more convenient delivery method, visit NCACPA CPE & Events Catalog for a full listing of On Demand offerings!
CPE: Pricing
- How much do I save on CPE with an NCACPA membership?
- Members of the association save up to $100 on every eight-hour program, and $50 on four-hour programs. Check out our pricing grid.
- What is the early bird pricing policy?
- The early bird rate is available for all in-person programs until two weeks prior to the event date. The regular rate will be applied to registrations received within two weeks of the program.
**Early Bird pricing does not apply to Online Learning programming.
CPE: Registration & Policies
- How do I register for NCACPA-sponsored CPE events?
- We offer 4 easy ways to register!
Secure Online Registrations: Our CPE & Events Catalog allows you to register by credit card 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mail: Send your completed registration form with check (payable to NCACPA) or credit card information to: NCACPA Member Service Center, PO Box 80188, Raleigh, NC 27623.
Phone: Phone registrations may be made between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm by calling 800-469-1352. Phone registrations must be charged to your credit card.
Fax: To register 24 hours a day, seven days a week, fax your completed registration form with credit card information to 919-378-2000.
NCACPA accepts MasterCard, Visa, and American Express.
Conference Registrations: When registering for a conference, please select concurrent sessions and optional events to ensure seating is available.
- How do I register for an NCACPA online learning program?
- You can register for all NCACPA produced programs through the CPE & Events Catalog. Once you've selected a program, click on the event link and then click Add to Cart. If you are a first-time NCACPA customer, you will be asked to create an account. If you are a NCACPA member or have purchased from us in the past, simply sign-in to the secure area with your NCACPA login and password.
Click for information regarding NCACPA Self-Study programming.
- Do I need my online password to browse NCACPA's CPE offerings?
- No. You will need your password when you begin the registration process for an event. After adding an item to your cart you will be prompted to login.
- How do I sign into my NCACPA account?
- Click the Member Service Center at 800-469-1352 for instructions. Follow all steps above before creating a new account.
- I have been put on a waiting list for an upcoming class. What happens next?
- If a space becomes available, you will automatically be taken off the waitlist and moved into the event. An email confirmation will be sent to notify you of this change.
- What is NCACPA's cancellation policy?
- In-Person: Cancellations or transfers made one to five business days before the event will incur an administrative fee of approximately 30%. Entire registration fee and materials are forfeited by no-shows and same-day cancellations. Substitutions must be made in advance of the program and are subject to fee adjustments.
Webcast and Webinars: Cancellations or transfers made one business day prior to the event or after will forfeit the entire registration fee and materials. Please Note: If you experience technical difficulty during a webcast program, you must contact NCACPA within 72 business hours of the program in order to transfer to a different program or receive a refund.
On Demand: Cancellations or transfer requests made after the program has been accessed will forfeit the entire registration fee and materials. If you experience technical difficulty and are unable to view an On Demand program, you must contact NCACPA within 72 business hours upon the first access attempt, in order to transfer to a different program or receive a refund.
CPE Select: The CPE Select pass is non-refundable. NCACPA is not liable for third-party service outages that may occur. In order to successfully complete your CPE hours by the 12/31 deadline, please plan your CPE before 12/31 to avoid any unforeseen technology issues.
To cancel or transfer your registration, contact the NCACPA Member Service Center at 800-469-1352.
- What happens if NCACPA decides to cancel a program?
- While our overall cancellation rate is low, a program may cancel if a sufficient number of registrations are not received, if an instructor must cancel due to illness, or in the event of inclement weather. Whenever possible, the decision to cancel a program is made at least seven days prior to the event date, and participants are notified once the decision is made. Before making your travel arrangements, you may contact NCACPA to inquire about the status of any event at 800-469-1352. If the distance to the event site requires you to make airline and/or hotel reservations, please keep in mind NCACPA will not be held responsible for monetary loss due to cancellations or changes in air or hotel reservations. (Most hotels require a 72-hour advance notice to avoid a cancellation fee.)
- What happens if the date or location of the event changes?
- We contract for meeting space well in advance of the event and try our best to estimate the number of attendees. Late registrations may increase the class size beyond the space limits of the meeting room, potentially forcing us to change venues. If a location changes, we will notify you as soon as possible by either phone or email. For this reason, please make sure we have your home telephone number and email address in our database.
- What if I have a dietary requirement or special need?
- Please indicate any special requirements on your registration form or call NCACPA at 800-469-1352 one week prior to the program.
CPE Select
- What is CPE Select?
- CPE Select is a pass that grants unlimited access to on demand programs and webinars, but excludes webcasts, "hot topic" webinars, and on demand Ethics programming.
- Who is eligible for CPE Select?
- The CPE Select pass is available only for NCACPA members and the price is applicable for an individual user. Licensed CPAs who elect the student membership status must provide proof of enrollment in an advanced degree.
- Does the online catalog identify which programs qualify for CPE Select?
- Yes, all eligible programs are marked in the online catalog and in promotions. You can also use the "Available with CPE Select" filter in the search results to display CPE Select programs.
- Is there an early bird option for CPE Select?
- Yes—Early bird pricing runs January 1 through June 30, and regular pricing runs July 1 through December 31.
- Do I need an NCACPA membership to view CPE Select programs?
- Yes, membership is required to purchase the CPE Select pass and view any of the qualifying programs.
Financial Literacy
- What is the time commitment involved in serving as an NCACPA financial literacy volunteer?
- The time commitment is up to the each volunteer and the number of presentations you choose to make. Some talking points and handouts are available to you, and customizing them takes as little or as much time as you'd like. You will spend some time contacting the organization or group you wish to address and arranging to be placed on the agenda or program.
If financial literacy is one of your service priorities, you may want to recruit colleagues to join you in this worthwhile public education program. Again, the time needed is completely up to you, but whatever the amount, we hope you find it is time well spent!
- How will I benefit by serving as a financial literacy volunteer?
- By getting involved in the financial literacy initiatives and offering financial education to groups in your community, you accomplish several things:
- Your audience walks away with knowledge to help them improve their financial footing.
- You increase your visibility in the community and position yourself as a caring professional willing to share your expertise to help others.
- You enhance the public's awareness of the CPA profession, re-confirm the CPA's role as a leading financial expert, and therefore promote your profession, one group at a time.
- Do I have to prepare a presentation from scratch?
- It depends on your presentation. The AICPA has provided NCACPA with PowerPoint presentations for you. These can be customized to fit your presentation.
- Can I distribute my own marketing materials and business cards as part of my presentation?
- It is not appropriate for volunteers to use speaking engagements to market their businesses or firms. It is appropriate to have business cards available should an audience member request one and to include one's business or firm, education, and/or area of expertise as part of an introduction.
- Is it appropriate to include my partners or staff as co-presenters?
- Yes. It is appropriate and encouraged. Including colleagues with varying areas of knowledge and experience enhances presentations and gets more CPAs involved in increasing awareness of the profession.
- What are the membership rates?
- Please visit this page for more information.
- What is the membership term?
- NCACPA's fiscal year runs from May 1 to April 30.
- How much do I save on CPE with membership?
- Members of the association generally save up to $100 per 8-hour event. Visit this page for more information on the pricing structure.
- Why are rates lower the first year for some membership types?
- Membership rates are lower the first year because we do not prorate dues for those individuals who join later in the year. Association membership is from May 1 to April 30.
- Why do rates increase per membership category?
- On average, someone who has been certified longer is better equipped to pay slightly higher membership rates then someone who has just entered the workforce. Therefore, to make it economically feasible for those starting their careers, NCACPA spreads the cost across the membership categories based on the number of years in the workforce, with the highest amount capping out at 5 years of certification.
- How can I renew my membership?
- To renew, log into your member account using your email address and password. At the bottom of the page, click on the Invoices/Receipts tab to find your open invoice. Select the invoice and follow the instructions for payment. If you find that you need assistance, please call 800-469-1352 and a Member Service Representative will be glad to help you. Thank you for your interest in renewing!
- My membership has lapsed, but I would like to rejoin. What should I do?
- If you have been a prior member of NCACPA, please do not create a new record or attempt to join as a new member. Reactivating membership is not an available online service. Please call our Member Service Team at 800-469-1352 and a member of our team will be happy to assist you with rejoining.
- How do I get involved in a committee?
- Please visit this page to browse the different committees we have at NCACPA. If you need additional information, please contact Mark Soticheck.
- What is the difference between the State Board and NCACPA?
- The North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountant Examiners is an occupational licensing board that grants certificates of qualification as certified public accountants (CPAs) to those individuals who meet the legal requirements. The Board also adopts and enforces the rules of professional ethics and conduct to be observed by CPAs in this state. The North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) is a member-based organization that offers continuing education and other resources to further the profession and your career.
- Is there a website I can go to find out if an accountant is a CPA?
- Go to the NC State Board of CPA Examiners' website and click on the Licensee Search link.
- What can you do to help me find a job?
- You have access to our Career Center and an online job board dedicated to the accounting industry. The association offers a wealth of networking opportunities through local events, committee involvement, conferences, and seminars where you can build a network of key contacts.


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When fan-favorite supporting character Agent Phil Coulson stood up to the villainous Loki in The Avengers, no one saw the memorable confrontation ending the way it did. Thanks to Joss Whedon, Coulson didn't make it out alive but his sacrifice motivated Earth's Mightiest into joining together as The Avengers and saving New York from an alien invasion.
For months after The Avengers broke box office records around the world, the most diehard of Marvel fans started a "Coulson lives" campaign - one that convinced Marvel and Joss Whedon to not only bring actor Clark Gregg back to continue playing the role, but to lead his own show titled Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Of all the stories Whedon could have selected to launch a live-action Marvel series on ABC, we knew from the beginning that one centering on covert S.H.I.E.L.D. organization made the most sense. It not only allows for new, original stories to be told while not being beholden to specific Marvel Comics stories, but it can do so without interfering with the Marvel films. It shares the same universe as the films and can take advantage of crossover opportunities while also serving as a platform to launch potential spinoff programs. It's the beginning of something larger and the Whedon name and Marvel brand made it obvious from the beginning that ABC would pick up the pilot for a season order, and they did. We don't yet know how many episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will air, beginning this fall, but the marketing campaign begins today.
During the season 2 finale of Once Upon a Time, ABC aired the first exciting TV spot for the Marvel TV show [watch up top]- the first program developed by Marvel Studios and the first series that shares the same space as the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It takes place after The Avengers, and stars Clark Gregg returning from the "dead" as Phil Coulson, with a cast including Ming-Na Wen (ER) as Agent Melinda May, Elizabeth Henstridge as Agent Jemma Simmons, Iain De Caestecker as Agent Leo Fitz, Brett Dalton (Killing Lincoln) as Agent Grant Ward, Chloe Bennet (Nashville) as Skye.
The production values are high for the pilot, reminiscent of the Marvel One-Shots featured on the home video releases of Captain America: The First Avenger, Thor and The Avengers. We've selected some stills from the teaser, featuring shots reused from The Avengers, along with some revealing imagery of super-powered people, including someone who can explode. Also note the S.H.I.E.L.D. logo on the cargo plane - perhaps a mobile base for Coulson's team?
The answer to how Coulson returns for the post-Avengers TV show will be answered in the pilot and Clark Gregg told us there's definitely an element of deception at play while Marvel high-ups including Kevin Feige and Joss Whedon hinted that it's a certainty that Coulson will eventually make a return in the films as well.
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We were also told that SHIELD's absence in Iron Man 3 - one of the criticisms from fans - will be explained in the other Phase Two movies, which most refers to the SHIELD-focused Captain America: The Winter Soldier. If that's the case, the stories of SHIELD in between The Avengers 1 & 2, along with Captain America 2 may spillover or have an impact on the show. How Whedon - the overseer of Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - accomplishes this remains to be seen.
If you're interested and want for information on Agents of SHIELD and the secret missions they're tasked with, head to the official site:
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premieres this fall on ABC. On the film side, Iron Man 3 is in theaters worldwide, Thor: The Dark World on November 8, 2013, Captain America: The Winter Soldier on April 4, 2014, Guardians of the Galaxy on August 1, 2014, The Avengers 2 on May 1, 2015, Ant-Man on November 6, 2015, and Doctor Strange sometime after that.
Let me know on Twitter @rob_keyes if you're happy Coulson is alive!


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