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SPC camera, equipment and software buying guide for Beginners
The most frequent question that we receive from our students is : "I'm new to photography, which camera / lens should I buy"?
Buying a camera & photography equipment as a beginner is a difficult task – with so many offers and information, it can be really confusing. So we have prepared the following buying guide for the beginners, with prices that you can find in Switzerland.
In this guide, we will suggest a complete kit for three different budgets for beginners. The prices are based on toppreise.ch current prices for Switzerland and can change over time. The same equipment will probably be more expensive in big retail stores like FNAC or Mediamarkt or InterDiscount – however you might get even better deals if you follow their promotions.
Of course buying a better camera / lens does NOT make you a better photographer:) Make sure to check our photography courses to learn how to use you camera and take better photos.
Cut to the chase, just tell me what to buy:
Pick one of the two:
- A Nikon D3400 kit with a 18-105mm lens for more flexibility (590chf) , or
- A Nikon D3400 body 380chf plus a Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G lens for creamy backgrounds ~ 180chf: Total 560chf
Plus: A camera strap (~30chf – 80chf) & Adobe's Creative Cloud photography plan (11.9chf / month) that includes Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Nikon D5600 kit with 18-105mm: 800chf
- Nikon D5600 body (630chf) plus Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G (180chf) Total: 810chf
Plus: Camera strap (~40chf – 80chf) & Adobe's Creative Cloud photography plan (11.9chf / month) that includes Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Camera Body: Nikon D5600: 630chf
- Lens #1: Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G: 170chf
- Lens #2: NIKON VR II DX 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6G ED: 570chf
- Tripod SIRUI N-2004 (height: 165 cm, aluminum, 1.6kg): 230chf for night photography or a portable flash (Nikon SB-500 for 200chf) for portraiture.
Total: 1500-1600 chf
Plus: Camera strap (~30chf – 90chf), Adobe's Creative Cloud photography plan (11.9chf / month) that includes Lightroom and Photoshop.
OK, Where do I buy these in Switzerland?
MediaMarkt Meyrin: Bring a copy of one of our newsletters and get a MediaMarkt gift voucher worth 10% of your purchase. More info here.
Toppreise.ch: Usually the best prices in Switzerland, which compares different online retailers. You will get it to your address with Swiss guarantee.
Second hand: Check out Anibis.ch (free) and also ricardo.ch (paid).
The recommendations above can be considered an all-purpose starter kit rather than a list tuned to one specific type of photographer. As your photography becomes more specialized — portraiture, landscapes, wildlife, or anything else — you will gravitate towards more specialized equipment as well.
Choosing the camera "body" & make:
The camera technology changes all the time, so do not buy too expensive cameras if you don't know exactly what you are paying for. If you will buy second hand, don't buy more than 3 year old camera bodies.
Interchangeable lens vs lens fixed on the body?
Definitely interchangeable. Forget about the "super-zooms".
DSLR or Mirrorless:
Having a mirror in the camera body adds to the size, but enables you to see through the lens, helps to focus faster and prolongs battery life as you won't use the back-screen so often. For beginners, we recommend DSLR's. Only if size is a very big issue for you, then you can choose one of Sony's E-Mount (not A-Mount) mirrorless offers (eg Sony A6000) or one of Fujifilm's excellent cameras.
Sensor size – cropped or full frame:
This relates to the size of the sensor of your cameras, and is in fact the most important choice that can have a significant impact on the quality of your photos. We recommend a cropped sensor camera (Nikon: DX, Canon: APS-C) for beginners.
Nikon vs Canon vs Sony vs Fujifilm
Another hot debate – the answer is that it doesn't matter too much. They are all excellent companies.
If you want a DSLR, our recommendation for beginners is Nikon, because they have a slight edge vs Canon on the entry segment. Canon has innovated better lately for the professional segment – so they would be our recommendation for seasoned photographers. For the mirrorless, Sony has the best mirrorless offerings around – check the A6000 for the entry segment and of course the Alpha series for full frame. Fujifilm is an excellent option too, if you feel comfortable with Aperture and Shutter speed adjustments.
Choosing the lens (es) :
You marry your lenses, the body is like the mistress. – they come and go…
More important choice than the camera, and much better investment because the technology doesn't change much. Do not hesitate to look at anibis.ch to find good deals on second hand good lenses.
- Kit lenses: The classic 18-55mm lenses are "ok" for overall walk around photos, but quite limited in both range and aperture. If you have the budget, you can replace it with 18-135 (or 200) for extra range for portraits. These are "jack of all trades, master of none" type of lenses – they cover a huge range but do just an average job at any focal length.
- Prime lenses: These are small specialists – they cannot zoom but they do a great job at low light and they can isolate subjects much better. They are also extremely light, small and cheap. If you don't mind changing lenses, we recommend a prime lens any day over (or in addition to) a kit lens. We recommend Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F/1.8G for all budget levels.
Camera Strap:
The cheapest and a must in our opinion! The straps that come with your camera are extremely short, therefore very uncomfortable to carry around. Plus you advertise your camera's brand for free!
Wearing a camera directly over your neck is very unhealthy, and it will make you hate your camera very soon. Wearing a long strap around the shoulder as well as the neck distributes the weight.
We recommend any strap that is long enough to hang on one shoulder and swing the camera on your other side. Ideally attached to the tripod mount of your camera. Our recommended brand is BlackRapid that you can order from Graphicart.ch, but feel free to experiment and find one to your taste.
Only if you like low light & night photography.
For the classic tripods, do not go for the cheapest options, as they are either too heavy or too light & badly made. Check the Manfrotto website to find a suitable one for yourself. If you really want the best quality, then go for Gitzo.
We recommend carbon-fiber tripod legs that can go as high as your eye level plus a ballhead tripod head for easy alignment.
Lightroom / Photoshop Bundle by Adobe
Unquestionably, the most popular and easy to use software that we recommend is Adobe's Creative Cloud photography plan (11.9chf / month) that includes Lightroom and Photoshop. Lightroom especially is all you will need for an end to end software to manage your photos, while Photoshop is the most po


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It all begins with wonder.
Ask most people employed in the sciences and they will tell you that their journey began with catching frogs in a local stream, playing with a chemistry set, or watching a rocket take off on television. Perhaps a historian found a box filled with old photos that illuminated a long-ago moment in time. Or maybe a chef savored a bite that transported them to another place. Most people come to care about a field of study or take up a life-long activity because they had personal, profound experience with their chosen topic.
I believe books are an integral part of this journey to wonder. Fantastic facts, compelling photos, and riveting stories fuel an enduring interest in the world around us. As a nonfiction writer, my job is to find the facts and stories that will cultivate wonder in my readers.
I have had the privilege of partnering with educational publishers, magazines, museums, and nonprofits to share the wonder of the world with kids. I'm always happy to partner with new editors, companies, and organizations. If you are interested in hiring me, please contact me by selecting the "contact" option on this website's menu.

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How to Explain the Necessity of Jesus' Death to Muslims
I have been in a few face-to-face debates with Muslims, and all of them were polite and respectful. One question from my Muslim friends kept popping up, however: "Why did Jesus have to die on the cross for our sins? If we sin, God just forgives! He does not need for someone to take our place." Muslims have told me that this substitutionary sacrifice is actually very unfair of God. God would never let a righteous man die for the guilty. They illustrate it this way: "Would God allow an innocent baby to die for the crimes of murderers? Of course not! So, it would be immoral for God to send a righteous man to pay for others' sins."
The Quran states very clearly that Jesus did not die on the cross: "They declared: 'We have put to death the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary, the apostle of God.' They did not kill him, nor did they crucify him, but they thought they did (Surah 4:157-158)." And it says that one person cannot bear the burden of another (Surah 6:164), so a human cannot die for the sins of others. (However, elsewhere in Surah 29:12-13 it says others, such as Christians and Jews, will be punished for the sins of Muslims. So, the Quran does teach that at least some will be punished in the place of others.)
To answer this I begin with the question, "What did the Messiah come to do?" Muslims call Jesus "Isa al-Masih" (Jesus the Messiah). So, what is it about the Messiah that is different from all other prophets? What is unique about His ministry? The Hebrew prophet Isaiah predicted the ministry of the Messiah 700 years before the birth of Jesus:
He is despised and rejected by men, a Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief, and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:3-5).
That was the ministry of the Messiah.
And then I go on to explain to my friends that we both believe that God is infinite, eternal, holy, and just (Psalm 90:2; Isaiah 6:3). We both believe that God's Law is perfect and anyone who breaks it must incur His wrath (Romans 1:18). The result of sin is death-- eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23; Matthew 25:46). But here is where the Muslim and I part ways theologically. The Bible tells us that no one is good enough to make up for our offenses against God (Romans 3:10-18, 23). The best we can offer Him is like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6).
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Continuity Announcer [Te Ati Awa]
Almost everyone in New Zealand over "a certain age" will remember Marama Martin. For 10 years from 1965 she was a continuity announcer on NZBC Television (when it was the only channel). She was there for the first network broadcast, and was the first person to be seen in colour on New Zealand television. Martin passed away on 10 July 2017.
I didn't even know what an audition was! I wasn't looking for a job as an announcer. Marama Martin
Telethon was a widely popular 24-hour live television spectacular aimed at securing donations from viewers for a charitable cause. The feel-good vibe of Telethon was infectious, appealing to both adults, kids (who were allowed to stay up in front of the telly) and willing celebs. This selection covers highlights from the 1981 Wellington Telethon (for International Year of the Disabled). Bob Parker, Selwyn Toogood, Ian Johnstone and host Peter Sinclair get goofy amongst smurfs, bagpipes, and talking belly-buttons. "Thank you very much for your kind donation!"


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Get part time gigs as a home improvement contractor
Are you a plumber, or a painter or a electrician landscaper or a specific home improvement skills but with a full-time job. Do you want to use your skills to make money working part-time? But how do you do that? how do you do get jobs that you can schedule at your convenience? You wish you had some one help you with procuring the jobs.
You do not have to accept job leads or appointments unless you are interested in them.
Here is a step by step approach to start receiving job leads :
1) Create a free account with HireContractor.com using your email and phone number.
2) Fill out your profile with details about what you can do and what you are good at.
3) Add projects with photos showing your experience to gain consumer confidence.
4) Add details about your insurance, certifications, licenses to your profile.
5) Setup your availability timings for appointment scheduling
Wait for appointments or project leads to come to you through email.
When you get an appointment you can accept it or decline it or reschedule it based on availability.
There are no fees associated with creating an account, setting up your profile, setting up available times for appointments or receiving leads.
You will pay only a small fee to HireContractor.com, when you accept a lead that makes you money.
How To Create Your Own Vegetable Garden
Having a vegetable garden in your yard can be a very rewarding thing. Not only is gardening an enjoyable hobby for many people, but you can save a lot of money by growing your own vegetables rather than buying from the store too. And you can also feel safe and secure knowing exactly where your veggies come from, and that they are free of any pesticides that may be on those store bought veggies. The idea of having a garden as part of your landscape is appealing to many people, but if you have to start from scratch it can be a little intimidating.
You can always hire a landscaping pro through HireContractor.com to not only start a garden but also to maintain it.
Here are the steps you can take to easily create your very own vegetable garden:
1. Decide where you want to place your garden and how big it will be – Take careful consideration when deciding on a location for your garden. You want to think about what kind of veggies you want to grow and if they will need more sun or shade, and pick your spot accordingly. Also decide how big you want the garden to be.
2. Start digging – Once you have the location, size and shape of your garden planned out, it's time to dig up the grass. Once you have the grass removed from the area, continue to dig up the dirt underneath and remove any rocks or roots that may be present. Depending on your soil you may want to add some organic compost in with your soil at this point and mix it well. Next rake the soil to level it out smoothly.
3. Create a solid edging – Dig a trench at least 6 inches deep and a few inches wide along the edges of your garden to separate the garden from the lawn, and fill in with sand. If you want to edge your garden using stones or wood you can also do this now.
4. Start Planting – Decide where you want to place your veggies and start planting them. Many people find it best to first lay out all your plants on top of the soil so your lines are straight and spacing is even. This will help in making your garden more attractive.
5. Mulch your garden – To keep your garden low-maintenance, the best thing to do is spread mulch around your garden. This will help prevent weeds and the mulch will absorb moisture that can help keep your garden thriving during droughts.
6. Water your garden – Now that your garden is complete, finish it off by giving it a good watering
Now that you have your very own garden, remember to maintain it and water it regularly, and you will be enjoying the fruits of your labor in no time!
Visit HireContractor.com to find a pro and get quotes for your landscaping and yard work.


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Fifth Geological Conference (September 3rd – 5th)
The Geological Society of Trinidad & Tobago (GSTT) welcomes your technical contribution to its 5th Geological Conference, "From the Conventional to the Ingenious". Abstracts and papers are currently being accepted for inclusion into the technical programme. Speakers and authors will have the option to include their paper within a commemorative Conference Proceeding following the event, and/ or publication within AAPG data pages. Full papers are particularly encouraged, and these will be reviewed by a select panel of academics, industry and government professionals. The closing date for submissions is July 24th 2012.
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Old Papa Nezah by Ronald John (September 5th)
An American introduces himself as Dr Titus Wazambah, takes up residence in a remote village in Trinidad. His claim is that he has healing powers for every ill in the community, so, immediately the villagers are drawn to him. It leads to a fatal confrontation with the iconic obeah man, Papa Nezah. This is the story line in Ronald John's mythical drama, OLD PAPA NEZAH, the Playwrights Workshop's reading presentation for the month of September 2012.
Tele: Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Belmont – 681-7475
Open Up! (September 5th )
OPEN UP! 7PM Every Thursday @ Veni Mange, Ariapita Avenue, POS. An OPEN Forum for ANYthing 'OPEN'-Poetry-Music-Artwork-Novels-Conversations-Dance-Expression-Skits etc
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Asia vs T20 Cricket (September 6th – 8th)
Presented by All Sport Promotions in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. This is Real Cricket. The Bangladesh (BCB X1)World Cup Team and Afghanistan square off against Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago for the US $50,000 Grand Prize.
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Ministry of Style Collection " Sunset to Sunrise" Premier (September 7th )
Young and inspiring local designers that consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity will showcase a collection of vibrant, intricate and abstract designs.
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Start De Parang (September 7th)
Come celebrate or 15th Anniversary with us, and dance the night away to the sounds of sweet parang music. Get your first taste of parang for the season with some of the top bands in the country.
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UWI Freshers Fete (September 7th)
Hosted by Shomari of Redymix DMT in the JFK Car Park. Featuring:Kes the Band, Iwer George, Chutney Soca Monarch K.I. with, 3Veni and Nishad M., DJ Sanjay Coppershot from Jamaica, DJ Private Ryan, DJ Puffy from Barbados
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Primary Property 2012: Richard Mark Rawlins (September 7th)
Artist Richard Mark Rawlins presents his new work PRIMARY PROPERTY 2012 at the Night Gallery of Bohemia. This show explores his continuing fascination with Woodbrook's seemingly invisible red light side. The show's media consist of 25 new paintings, buttons, a series of digital prints on acid free paper, a multimedia collaboration with Gif Jockey Wanderoller and a design object collaboration with Melissa Darbeau.
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Clash of the Stars Volleyball Tournament (September 6th – 9th)
Great prizes to be won! Come out and have some fun, while burning some calories!
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Mud, Sweat and Gears Mountain Bike race (September 8th)
The race of truth . . . man vs machine vs trail vs time vs mother nature. Three mountain bike time trials: ONE DAY!
Fun lap & Kids Event also . . We've categorizes them as HARD, EASY & FAST. Anyone can do these but mentally prepare yourself.
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Water Sport/Activities (September 8th)
Adventure seekers invites the public to a fun filled day of exhilarating water sports. Try wake-borading, knee boarding, water-skiing and many more activities. Admission cost: TT$200.
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Avocat Waterfalls to 3 Pools (September 9th)
A beautiful trek to the Avocat Waterfall then we take the journey further into the gorges and streams to 3 Pools and exit at the Spring Bridge in Blanchisseusse.
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Down De Island Tour (September 9th)
Adventure Seekers – Come with us on a guided tour to Gasparee Caves, Monos Island, Collins Bay then relax on the private Biscayenne Bay.
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We Does Draw: 18, 19, 20 Open Studio (September 8th, 15th & 22nd)
A mixture of artists working in both digital and traditional drawing mediums live in the gallery space. Some drawing paper will be provided for selected studio artists.
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Bliss – Ace of Cake Expo and Bridal Fair 2012 (September 9th)
This bridal show give brides the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the national and local businesses they need to make their wedding dreams come true. Admission: TT$30.
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Figure Drawing Studio III (September 11th)
The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago's very popular Figure Drawing Studio is on again. 9/11
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Trinidad and Tobago Entreprenuer's Summit (TATES) (September 12th)
We are pleased to invite you to attend the Trinidad & Tobago Entrepreneurs Summit (TATES) scheduled for Wednesday September 12th, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad. This Conference is hosted by international conference organizer Global Event Planners, based in Barbados and LCT Consulting & Associates Ltd, a business development and marketing solutions company with operations in Trinidad & Tobago.
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Putting the Pieces in Place (September 11th – 14th)
The Institute of Internal Auditors Trinidad and Tobago Chapter Anniversary Week 2012: September 11th – 14th 2012 Presents. "Putting the Pieces in Place". Seminars include: The Audit Process, Fraud Risk Management, Tracking Audit Evidence
Email: IIATT
Angostura Aromatic Bitters Mixmaster Challenge 2012 (September 14th)
You are invited to witness the nation's best bartenders compete to win $10,000 and to represent Trinidad and Tobago in the Angostura aromatic bitters Global Cocktail Challenge 2013.
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Caribbean One-Minute Mobile Film Festival Gala (September 14th)
Within the last few years we've seen the new wave of mobile technology in smart-phones. Users are equipped with cool apps and features that enable them to do much more than answer a call! From the random picture, voice recording to videotaping – Smart-phones have become indeed 'Smart'. We challenge you to jump on board with us as we take advantage of all that technology available to us. Calling all nationals and resident filmmakers and animators in the Caribbean to submit up to three one-minute mobile films for a chance to win up to $3000US in cash and prizes!!!
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In The Footsteps of Mangore (September 16th)
One Night Only! As a part of their upcoming tour of the Caribbean & Latin America tracing the footsteps of the revered Paraguayan composer Agustín Barrios Mangoré, the CMDFTT along with Calabash Foundation for the Arts is proud to host "In the Footsteps of Mangoré".
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Re-enactment of the First Independence Calypso Contest of 1962 (September 16th)
It was August 15th 1962, when the first Independence Calypso Contest took place at Town Hall in Port of Spain. It was a night to remember, for it was the first time that calypsonians were meeting and competing against one another in an event outside of the Calypso King contest, which was usually held annually on Carnival Sunday night. Come relive the moment!
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Genesis 2013 Band Launch: Mirror Mirror (September 22nd)
Who is the…". Saturday 22nd September 2012 at the Chaconia Inn. 106 Saddle Rosd, Maraval. 10pm till 3 am
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Caribbean Equestrian Association's Junior Competition (September 22nd & 23rd)
Come and see riders from Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago battle it out for the Champion Title of the Trinidad & Tobago Leg of the Caribbean Equestrian Association's Junior Show Jumping Competition!
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Natural Hair Health and Beauty Expo (September 23rd)
This expo features American master, barber, stylist and instructor, Darrius Peace. Darrius has over a decade of experience in the hair and beauty industry and has focused exclusively on afro-textured hair. Ticket cost: TT$100 adults, TT$50.
Tele: 758 2815
Republic Day (September 24th)
Trinidad and Tobago became a Republic on August 1st, 1976. The event is celebrated as a public holiday on September 24th because this is the date when the first Parliament met under the new Republican Constitution.
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Trinidad and Tobago Fish Festival, St Peters Day Celebration (September 28th – 30th)
The two day festival will feature many beach activities such as swimming for junior and senior competitors, tug-of-war, greasy pole climbing and seven-a-side football for both juniors and seniors. There will also be beach volleyball and lots more.
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Kalicharan's 2012 Band launch " Rise of the Olympians"(September 29th)
Last year you had an amazing time, this year Kalicharan invites you to view their 2013 carnival collection.
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En Soleil – The Ultimate Cooler DDL Experience (September 30th)
En Soleil-the Catamaran experience is back. Twice the energy twice the vibes En Soleil (French for in the sun or the rays of the sun). This time you will sail along a new scenic west coast route to pulsating music, pure vibes and energy. Ticket cost:TT$25
Tele: 707 2466, 758 8168
The Craftsman's Forum (September 30th)
The Craftsman's Forum proposes to bring together various craftsmen and women in the same economic space, who have been plying their individual trades from their kitchens, living rooms, suitcases, backyards, vendor's malls or road side stalls. In what is possibly the first event of its kind in this country, Carver 1 Co. Ltd. saw the need to create a forum that would recognize and promote the entrepreneurial creativity of skilled tradesmen and women, many of whom are artists in their own right.
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Student Artwork Update: Brigitte Caramanna
February 12, 2018
by Michael Bilsborough
We are pleased to present handmade prints by SVACE student Brigitte Caramanna. Brigitte exhibits this artwork in conjunction with the Fine Arts: Printmaking courses Etching: Illustrating Books with Prints with Bruce Waldman and Monoprint, Woodcut, Linoleum with Carlos Pisco.
Brigitte writes, "I am fascinated by the complexity, fragility, and precious quality present in the natural world. I closely observe countless textures and intricacies. As I study these details, patterns assert themselves. My intention is to convey the transcendent and sublime beauty that exists in all natural environments and life forms."
"My process relates to the serene, spiritual presence nature possesses. I experience a connection to certain forms and take time to be methodical and contemplative as I examine them. I am deliberate in the representation of each drawing; my goal is to convey intricacies in each print."
"The natural world provides me with inspiration although the colors I create and the juxtapositions I compose are often imaginative. I intend for my work to be closely observed and for those who do to feel as if they are discovering worlds, atmospheres, and forms of life. My hope is for viewers to contemplate their existence and significance relating to the universe while realizing the eminence and beauty of all life forms and natural processes."


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The art community has not always welcomed change. It venerates tradition, and art-enthusiasts of every era are reluctant to deem worthy works that do not conform to time-tested notions of beauty. Despite increasing acceptance of modern and contemporary art, the same resistance to change may exist today. The opera and ballet stubbornly adhere to their traditional performance methods, and that's how their patrons like it. Sometimes, though—as publishing houses around the country have discovered this year—change cannot be ignored.
What the publishing industry faces right now is a customer base that demands a digital product even as the technology that makes these products possible is still in its early stages of development. Random House has experienced a 200 percent growth in eBook sales this year, and every other company's sales tell similar tales. The various devices on the market—the Kindle, the Nook, and the Kobo eReader, among others—all do different things. Thanks to each business's attempt to dominate the market, they are mostly incompatible with each other. For example, the Nook and Apple's iPad feature color displays for picture books, but for the time being the Kindle does not. How can a publishing house market a book only for those consumers who have one of those two eReader models? How can it spend millions converting the complex layout of a textbook into an electronic format when many of their customers don't own an eReader at all? In the face of such bleak uncertainty, it is not surprising that the industry has been slow to transition.
Even worse for the publishing houses, the bestseller list is quietly but steadily being infiltrated by self-published works, works that have bypassed the traditional publishing system entirely. Author Amanda Hocking has become famous for uploading her books to digital bookstores after receiving multiple rejections from traditional houses. Today alone she will sell thousands of books directly to readers, without the help of a major publisher. This type of change threatens to render the entire business obsolete, assuming that other aspiring authors feel confident enough to go in alone. Maybe publishing's heyday is dead and gone, destined to be replaced by online media that goes directly to consumers in an open marketplace.
Or maybe not. Major publishing companies joined together last year to negotiate with the internet giant that has come to dominate an unsettlingly large portion of the book retail market, and is now planning to launch its own publishing division as well. In order to promote its Kindle device, Amazon sold eBooks last year for less than the wholesale prices at which it purchased them, taking a loss that no other company could begin to afford. In response, several companies, led by New York based Macmillan Publishers, stepped in to fight for a new system to prevent such a hostile takeover of the book retail market. Amazon pulled Macmillan's books from its site temporarily, Macmillan held out, and eventually Amazon caved, end scene. Such drama may be unpleasant for both parties, but at least the old houses won't let books go the way of CDs or DVDs without a fight.
Along with the Amazon deal, the overwhelming increase in digital sales has already created new possibilities for reaching readers. Publishers can offer extras such as video and audio commentary with their eBooks, and picture books have been given an exciting and entirely new medium with the rise of the iPad. While there are still those who continue to cling to the beauty of the traditionally printed word, literature is not dependent on its physical form. Unlike an opera or ballet, the words of Dickens, Chaucer, and Shakespeare still ring true even on an electronic screen. The essence of the art is inextinguishable, and the rest may turn out to be just details.
—Columnist Sofie C. Brooks can be reached at email@example.com
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Faithfulness, God, Love, Marriage, Miracle, Relationships, Unity, Wedding
I've never really been the type to cry at weddings. In fact, it is such an unusual occurrence for me that I can distinctly remember those rare moments that have moved me to tears. Recently, I had the unique pleasure of witnessing the wedding of two of the most awkward people that I have ever encountered – possibly two of the most awkward people on the face of this planet. Now, this is not an exaggeration for shock or humor's sake, and I certainly mean no disrespect to the couple. I'm just being completely honest. Without going into too much detail about it, I'll just say that the awkwardness they both possess is unparalleled. I have never seen anything like it. Surprisingly, as I watched this couple joining their lives to one another in marriage, there were moments where I found myself holding back tears.
As I looked at them, I couldn't help being overwhelmed by God's love. I watched the awkward way that she held his arm in the wrong place as they walked over to light the unity candle, and I was struck by the beauty of how completely perfect they seemed for one another. I wondered how they had met. Finding a person to spend the rest of your life with is difficult enough without the obstacle of extreme awkwardness, and I wondered how they had gotten past it. I wondered about their initial conversation and about the others that must have followed. And I marveled at how they had ever gotten together.
As I watched and wondered, overwhelmed by the beauty of God's love, it occurred to me that I was witnessing a miracle. Even now, as I think about them, it amazes me that these two found each other. Maybe it's always a miracle when God brings two people together and they choose to join their lives and become one. The fact that any two human beings would pledge to love one another and unselfishly consider each other every single day for the rest of their lives. . . Well, that definitely seems like a miracle to me. Marriage is a sacred mystery. It is a natural example of the spiritual union between Christ and the Church – the ultimate picture of sacrificial love. As I consider this, my parents and many other couples come to mind. It has been such a blessing to know so many people who serve as wonderful examples of faithfulness and love.
I'm very thankful that I went to this wedding because it was such a rare and beautiful gift. I never expected that I would be so moved or impacted by what I saw. I'm thankful because watching these two get married renewed a hope in me that I hadn't realized had begun to wane. It's the hope that God has somebody completely perfect for me too, and when the time is right we'll both see. In His timing, we'll find each other. In the meantime, I can keep on enjoying my life – because it's so good. I know how much God loves me, and He knows each and every desire of my heart. I also know that He's faithful, and has never failed to keep a promise. I'm able to rest easy in the knowledge that God is in control and He knows what's best for me.


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Though Blizzard isn't ready to officially announce the title as launching on the Xbox One, confirmations were made that work is being done to bring the "Ultimate Evil Edition" of Diablo III to the console.
During an interview with VideoGamer.com, Diablo III lead producer dropped some details about the Ultimate Evil Edition announced for PlayStation 4 on the Xbox platform.
"I don't know where we are with Microsoft right now so I can't really comment on what that contract looks like. The point is we are developing for Xbox [One] and PS4 simultaneously. We hit those major platforms and then our goal as a development team is to make them run."
Set to develop for both high-powered consoles simultaneously, Mayberry said "it makes more sense" to work with both, as the architecture of the consoles is said to be very similar.
"We have that pipeline worked out. We've already done it with the 360 and PS3, so that team knows how to develop at the same time for both of those platforms. That's just what we do. And then Blizzard and Microsoft can work out whatever they work out."
The Ultimate Evil Edition of Diablo III: Reaper of Souls isn't far off from the PC release, due out at midnight, according to Mr. Mayberry. "[The console team] work in parallel development with us so they're not far behind."
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As is classic to the last couple years Bavaria strategy, the German boat builder follows the standard open version of the 34 Sport with the HT for hard top version. Considering how much hard top models are in demand in the last couple years I am still surprised how this sort of concept is not followed often by other builders. Considering the minimum expense in tooling and the benefits a hard top cruiser usually gives. The 34 Sport HT builds its foundations on the standard model with the same cockpit, and high free board which allow for a spacious two cabins interior. Engine power will be in five choices of petrol and diesel, single or twin. Although my preferred choice has to be for the twin Volvo 220 or 260hp diesel engines. This giving the 34 Sport HT the added safety of twin engines, and also good speed, making it suitable more for longer cruises.
July 7, 2011
Project: Bavaria 34 Sport HT
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Arrived in New Orleans last night. Had a delicious fried catfish and my wife had an equally yummy chicken marsala. Long wait (I think the restaurant was understaffed) but the food was worth it!
This morning we headed straight to Cafe Du Monde for coffee and beignets. I'm still buzzing...
On our way to the the OCLC Symposium, " Preserving Library Core Value and Envisioning the Future ". I'm especially looking forward to hearing Stacey Aldrich, Assistant Director of the Omaha Public Library System. Her presentations on scenario building and future thinking are always thought-provoking. And OCLC has hit homeruns with their last few symposia (Long Tail, Extreme Makeover), so I'm pretty primed for this one!


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The era of cheap money may finally be nearing its end.
Investors pushed up the yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note to its highest point in nearly four years today, signaling that some consumers will soon be paying more interest on credit cards and home mortgages. The change will have the biggest impact on people who took out home loans with low introductory interest rates but adjust to higher rates in later years.
The price of the 10-year Treasury note fell half a point. Its yield, which moves in the opposite direction as the price, rose to 5.05 percent late this afternoon, from 4.98 percent late Wednesday. The yield on the 10-year note was at 4.59 percent as recently as March 1, and today's yield is the highest since June 7, 2002.
The 10-year Treasury note serves as a critical benchmark for the interest rates on all kinds of debt from the mortgage on homes to the yield on corporate bonds.
"It's more of a reason to believe that things are going to slow down," Joshua Shapiro, chief United States economist at MFR Inc., said referring to the housing market.
Already mortgage delinquencies have started climbing higher, though they remain near historic lows. In the fourth quarter of last year, 4.7 percent of all home mortgages were delinquent, up from 4.44 percent in the third quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. A delinquent loan is one on which monthly payments are past due for 60 days or more.
The average national 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate was 6.43 percent last week, up from 6.21 percent at the start of the year and 5.71 percent at the start of 2005. The introductory interest rate on a five-year adjustable-rate mortgage was up to 6.11 percent, from 5.78 percent in January and 5.3 percent a year ago.
For much of the last year, analysts and policy makers have been confounded by the United States' relative low long-term interest rates, given the Federal Reserve's campaign to push up interest rates by increasing its benchmark short-term rate, now at 4.75 percent. The Fed has signaled that it intends to raise its federal funds rate on overnight bank loans at least once more, to 5 percent, at its meeting next month.
Many experts believe longer-term interest rates in the United States have been kept low by the purchase of federal government debt by foreign governments and investors, particularly from Asia.
There are some early indications that foreign buying is easing. In the first week of April, for instance, the Japanese government spent slightly more than one-tenth as much on foreign bond purchases as it did on its average purchases for the comparable period from 2003 to 2005, said Wan-Chong Kung, a senior portfolio manager at First American Funds, a mutual fund company in Minneapolis.
"We have seen some moderation in buying from Asia and I think we will continue to see that," Ms. Kung said, noting that recent interest rate increases by central banks in Europe and Japan was conditioning investors to higher borrowing costs across the world.
But one analyst noted that at least a part of the increase in Treasury yields during the last couple of weeks may prove to be a temporary phenomenon. The yield on Treasury notes have consistently risen in the weeks before the April 15 tax deadline, presumably because Americans are selling notes and bonds to pay off their tax bill, according to an analysis of 40 years of data by Carl D. Steen, a market analyst at MFR Inc., a research firm based in New York.


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This project will maximize the utility and usefulness of three HSPF models that have been constructed and calibrated for hydrology. The contractor will identify and reduce parameterization errors in the following three HSPF models: 1) Buffalo River Watershed, 2 ) Thief River Watershed, 3) Bois de Sioux-Mustinka Watersheds. This will result, not only in a better hydrology calibration, but will also improve each of the models' ability to more accurately estimate sediment and pollutant loads and concentrations.
This phase of the project will complete the analysis of existing and newly collected water quality data in the Red River of the North-Grand Marais Creek watershed and also verify the impairments on the currently listed reaches and determine the status of the remaining river reaches as being either impaired or currently meeting standards. Stakeholder involvement and public participation will be a primary focus throughout the project.
The goal of this project is to construct watershed models for the Grand Marais Creek and Snake River Watersheds and perform an initial hydrologic calibration using Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF).
The purpose of this project is to prepare a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) Report and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Study for public notice. This project will include addressing and incorporating Minnesota Pollution Control (MPCA) review comments in both documents. The TMDL Study has been submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for preliminary review. USEPA comments will be addressed prior to public notice.
The goal of this project is to continue and finalize HSPF watershed model construction and complete the calibration/validation process.
This project will support water quality monitoring and data analysis in the Red River Basin. The monitoring will assist in providing water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads for the Major Watershed Load Monitoring Program (MWLMP) and provide short term data sets of select parameters to other MPCA programs.
The Minnesota Ag Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is a voluntary opportunity for farmers and agricultural landowners to take the lead on implementing conservation practices that protect water quality. Those who implement and maintain approved conservation practices will be certified and in turn obtain regulatory certainty for a period of ten years. This program will help address concerns about changing regulatory requirements from multiple state and federal agencies.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, and fieldwork expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities within the described priority watersheds.
Lake Monitoring: Lakes are monitored for nutrients, clarity and other information to provide the data needed to assess the aquatic recreation use support.
This project supports monitoring and assessment activities by MPCA EAO staff and includes lab analysis, equipment, fieldwork, data management, and interpretation expenses associated with monitoring and assessment activities.The ambient groundwater monitoring network describes the current condition and trends in Minnesota's groundwater quality.
This project will collect real-time parameter data for specific conductance, water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and stream flow at the United States geological Survey (USGS) gaging stations located at Fargo, ND and Grand Forks, ND on the Red River of the North; and publish the data both on the USGS NWIS website and in the USGS Annual Report.
This project will support water quality monitoring and data analysis in nine major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) of the Lower Red River Basin. The monitoring will assist in providing water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads for the Major Watershed Load Monitoring Program (MWLMP) and provide short term data sets of select parameters to other MPCA programs.
The goal of this project is to engage citizens in local watershed monitoring, work with regional partners to promote understanding and protection of watersheds, and organize and facilitate gathering of scientific data for the benefit of water quality in the Red River Basin.
The Red Lake Watershed District will create an inspection database for 103E ditches under their drainage authority. The district will acquire a database software solution to conduct field inspections and to track ditch maintenance projects and use the software to facilitate compliance with state statutes. The project will also develop a process for completing the annual inspection and reporting requirements under Statue 103E.
The purpose of this project is to improve understanding of primary productivity in the Red River and the diversity and population structure of the algal communities occurring along the river system. This will be accomplished through taxonomic identification of periphyton and phytoplankton assemblages necessary for characterizing responses to nutrient gradients along the Red River of the North.
This project will develop an effective transferable model to engage and educate watershed residents, stakeholders and others to better understand and protect watershed ecostystems through environmental monitoring, training, and formal and informal education programs in their local watershed. The project will build on the foundation of the existing Red River Basin River Watch program by strengthening three main activity areas: 1) curriculum integration and teacher training, 2) youth leadership and civic engagement, and 3) applied research collaboration and watershed science skills building.
This project will monitor nine locations in the major watersheds (8-digit Hydrologic Unit Codes) of the Lower Red River Basin. The stream outlet monitoring will provide the water chemistry data needed to calculate annual pollutant loads. Staff from the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) will conduct the sampling, initially manage the data and provide the data to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for load calculations and import into the STORET data system.
International Water Institute (IWI) staff will monitor 24 sites in the Bois de Sioux, Mustinka (2 sites), Buffalo (8 sites), Red Lake (4 sites), Sandhill (3 sites), Thief (2 sites), and Tamarac River (3 sites) Watersheds intensively over a 2 year period in an attempt to collect 25 samples per year at each site. If conditions allow for the collection of all planned samples, 1200 stream samples will be collected over the time period. Monitoring will include field measurements, observations, and at least three photographs during each site visit.
MN Legislative Clean Water Fund funding to engage citizens in local watershed monitoring, work with regional partners to promote understanding and protection of watersheds, and organize and facilitate gathering of scientific data all for the benefit of water quality in the Red River Basin.
The International Water Institute (IWI) will monitor 42 sites (3 basin, 12 major watershed, and 27 subwatershed) in the Red River and Upper Mississippi River Basins intensively during 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. There will also be 5 sites in the Red River Basin where mercury samples will be collected in 2016 and 2017 and sent to Minnesota Department of Health for analysis. The IWI will collect water samples across the range of flow conditions targeting sample collection at times of moderate to high flow.
Approximately 70 percent of all Minnesotans rely on groundwater as their primary source of drinking water. Wells used for drinking water must be properly sealed when removed from service to protect both public health and Minnesota's invaluable groundwater resources. The Minnesota Department of Health protects both public health and groundwater by assuring the proper sealing of unused wells.
Clean Water funds are being provided to well owners as a 50% cost-share assistance for sealing unused public water-supply wells.
A partnership of local agencies and organizations will monitor water quality at eighteen carefully chosen sites within the Red Lake River and Grand Marais Creek watersheds. Fourteen monitoring sites have been chosen within the Red Lake River watershed. Four sites have been chosen in the Grand Marais Creek watershed. Each of these sites will provide a representative assessment of the water quality conditions within one or more minor subwatersheds at the 12-digit hydrologic unit code (HUC12) level.
This project will provide the monitoring of reaches where there are data gaps, incorporate new data and analyze relevant data, identify pollutant sources, hold a stakeholder meeting, and gather information towards the future development of a Draft Restoration (TMDL) and Protection Plan.
The primary goal of this project is to examine the calibration and validation of recently extended Hydrological Simulation Program – FORTRAN (HSPF) watershed models for the Mississippi River-Headwaters, Mississippi River-Grand Rapids, Mississippi River-Brainerd, Mississippi River-Sartell, Mississippi River-St. Cloud, Leech Lake, Pine River, Crow Wing River, Long Prairie River, and Redeye River watersheds and revise the calibration.


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When Dolfans watch Matt Ryan lead Atlanta against Green Bay Saturday night, there are sure to be a few more conversations about whether Miami did the right thing in using the No. 1 pick in the 2008 draft on Jake Long, thus leaving Ryan to the Falcons.
Larry Lacewell can add a bit of fuel to that fire.
Lacewell served as scouting director of the Cowboys from 1992-2005. He hired Jeff Ireland as national scout in 2001 and was replaced by Ireland when he retired.
One of the more telling decisions in Cowboys' history occurred shortly before Lacewell arrived. The Cowboys had the No. 1 pick in the 1989 draft, and there was a raging debate as to whether they should take offensive lineman Tony Mandarich or quarterback Troy Aikman. Continue reading "Cowboys' retired chief scout weighs in on Jake Long/Matt Ryan decision"


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The Institute
In Northern India, about 30 kilometres from Dharamshala, in the lush foothills of the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, close to the famous cave where the Mahasiddha Tilopa meditated, a Buddhist institute has been founded for the purpose of educating young people in the monastic traditions. With a striking vista of the mountains, the Institute is perfectly situated for deepening studies and expanding the education of young students.
Tasks and goals
The Institute was established to maintain and spread the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni in an authentic and comprehensive way. In addition, the monastery's contribution will help to preserve the monastic traditions and the Himalayans' rich cultural heritage in today's world.
Following these traditions, the essence of the Buddhist philosophy of life is conveyed to the young novices in order to deepen their understanding of Buddha's teachings. This helps to prepare them for their lives as monks. At the end of their training, individuals are given the free choice whether or not they will take their monk's vows at the age of 21.
Students between the ages of 8-18 will begin their basic monastic training with the different practices of rituals, according to the Karma Kagyu tradition.
Beside the main emphasis on the traditional aspects, general subjects are also part of the curriculum, as well as the Tibetan and English languages. After a successful completion of this basic education, the students will continue their studies at a Buddhist University (Shedra) or continue the monastic life, as a fully ordained monk, in one of the monasteries under the guidance and direction of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa.
The monastery's campus consists of three separate buildings: The temple with the main shrine hall, which includes rooms for the monastic teachers and the monks' quarters; an administration building which houses the study-hall, library, dining-hall and office; and a separate building which houses additional classrooms and provides accommodations for foreign volunteer teachers and staff.
History of the Institute
The Tilopa Institute stands on a nearly 10,000 square meter property, acquired in 1991 by the Tibetan nun Ani Pema Zangmo. From the beginning, she has nearly single-handedly orchestrated the building of the Institute. A small but determined woman, she has worked tirelessly to complete construction of the Tilopa Institute.
Administration of the Institute
Since 2017, the Tilopa Institute has been incorporated into South Asia Buddhist Association. The charitable trust manages and administers the programs and facilities of the Institute.
Khenpo Rigzin graduated from Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö Institute in Chauntra, Himachal Pradesh. In 2013, a year after his graduation, he was appointed a Khenpo at DKCLI by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and Sakya Trizin Rinpoche. Since 2013, he has taught in Shri Diwakar Academy in Kalimpong, West Bengal. In 2015, he was appointed by Karmapa as the principal of the Tilopa Institute. Ever since, Khenpo Rigzin has been actively working for both institutions.


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VIVO IPL 9 2016 Delhi Daredevils DD New Captain Zaheer Khan : Here we are guys with some latest stuff and some trending news, this news was so trending and people also gets so much of attention through this news. In Indian Premier League IPL 9 Zaheer Khan Is Selected For The Captain Of Delhi Daredevils team. He was a best bowler and through his Strategy and from his carreer, i think Team of board member are carefully use their mind and selects him for this Big Lead And make a leader of their team.
Zaheer Khan is a former Indian cricketer who was a member of the Indian national cricket team from 2000 till 2014. He also played for Worcestershire in County Cricket and plays for Mumbai and Delhi Daredevils in Indian domestic cricket.
If we talk about the International matches of Zaheer Khan's in the ODI matches and also test Matches, He also plays some of the very interesting and popular matches like He was one of the key members of the 2011 ODI World Cup winning team, leading the pace attack with 21 wickets in just 9 games. He has taken 282 ODI wickets at an average of just over 29 runs per wicket taking 4 wickets in a match 6 times (4 times against Zimbabwe) including 32 wickets against Zimbabwe at an average of 17.46 runs per Over.
IPL 2016 has been finalized all the teams and Now Delhi has final his new Captain Zaheer Khan Delhi Daredevils 2016.In 2015 he Joined IPL DD Team first time and taking seven wickets in 7 Matches at an average of 22.28 and bowling an economy rate of 6.45.