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The eagerly anticipated new book from the author of the best-selling The 48 Laws of Power
What did Charles Darwin, middling schoolboy and underachieving second son, do to become one of the earliest and greatest naturalists the world has known? What were the similar choices made by Mozart and by Caesar Rodriguez, the U.S. Air Force's last ace fighter pilot? In Mastery, Robert Greene's fifth book, he mines the biographies of great historical figures for clues about gaining control over our own lives and destinies. Picking up where The 48 Laws of Power left off, Greene culls years of research and original interviews to blend historical anecdote and psychological insight, distilling the universal ingredients of the world's masters.
Temple Grandin, Martha Graham, Henry Ford, Buckminster Fuller - all have lessons to offer about how the love for doing one thing exceptionally well can lead to mastery. Yet the secret, Greene maintains, is already in our heads. Debunking long-held cultural myths, he demonstrates just how we, as humans, are hardwired for achievement and supremacy. Fans of Greene's earlier work and Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers will eagerly devour this canny and erudite explanation of just what it takes to be great.
©2012 Robert Greene (P)2012 Penguin Audio
Private intellectual, writer, and retired academic. Currently R&D director for Gravitational Systems Engineering, Inc.
"Mastery is both a goal and a destination..."
While many of the ideas have been covered in other books, this author handles the topics with a fresh sense of urgency, and a lot of good illustration. The message is an overlay of the old joke "how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!", with the idea of learning to put your passion first.
There is no magic here, but an excellent personal trainer. Its worth a listen.
Gare Henderson
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I loved this book, very exciting stories and examples of masters being taught by themselves and stories of their apprenticeships. I have listened to this book over 5 times in the first month and I keep getting more and more out of this book. Instant favorite in my collection of over 500 books. Daily listener and this book has excited me more than most.
"what it takes, beyond hard work, to really know it"
Detailed and far ranging discussion of what it takes to be the best you can be. Examples of both widely known and not so widely known domain experts help illuminate what is required.
When the author starts riffing on the malevolent aspects of the mentor/mentee relationship, I think he is off base. Setting that aside, any person that has the drive to be the best will learn something from this book. Super narration.
"Common sense"
The idea is common sense. Master something and you will do well. I like Robert Greene's 48 laws of power. Excellent story telling, entertaining and useful. However, mastery is somewhat similar. I did not think it was worth listening. Didn't finish until end and wish i could return for something I have not yet heard.
A fellow listener inclined to share my opinion on these productions. Maybe even inspire someone toward a powerful, or educational audiobook!
"Practice Makes Pretty Darn Good!"
This book is a self-help book, told through use of many famous and inspiring people's lives. Robert Greene shares some ideas for improving our disposition throughout the book, at times even suggesting we be deceptive to co-workers under particular circumstances. I found that tidbit of advice entertaining, if not mildly surprising. The biographical aspects were by far the most exciting for me. Greene was able to bring new life to the iconic persons in his book through bits of their lives, either unbeknownst to me, or shared from a fresh perspective.
As far as his advice, well I take it as mostly optimistic opinion. He bases his overlying theme of 'long intensive work equals positive results' on real and sound data, however some of the advice seems to be extemporaneous concepts contrived while he was conveying the dilemmas in his subjects lives. Don't get me wrong; good advice is good, whether fabricated off-the-cuff, or through years of mental labor. It just feels awkwardly and forcefully placed, when he puts his ideas in action, as a parallel to these great men and woman's responses to their struggles.
The narrator was absolutely fine. My idea of a perfect narrator, is one that I don't even regard; I am to engrossed in what I am hearing and interpreting to fathom. I would guess my concentration on the material was broken three times throughout the entire sixteen hours due to mispronunciations. That is by my standards awesome!
Now that I have the negative criticism out of the way, I would like to say that this is a great book. I found it reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell's 2008 book, Outliers where he too, writes extensively on the ten thousand hour rule. I learned plenty for the money I spent on it, and who knows I might even decided to master something. Enjoy, this is a great bargain!
"Must read"
The books gives a big incentive to create. Moreover, reading this books definitely has a positive impact on the mood!
This is definitely one of my favorite books now.
Really enjoyed this audio version.
"Repetitive, upholds antiquated paradigms"
No. It repeats the same biographies over and over. I might recommend an abridged version.
Probably not.
The reader was good.
No. Repeated himself enough as it is.
While there is some great info on masters and useful info on mastery, Greene does not respect the reader's time. I can see the possible value of of spreading a biography over several topical chapters, but many details of each of the biographies are repeated at least 3-4 times. The book therefore has a very drawn-out feel.
Perhaps more importantly, Greene will often praise a master's tendency to carve his own path, but then he will also stress the importance of walking on eggshells around existing paradigms in "career" paths, as if a career path in profit-driven enterprise is unavoidable and the only way to give voice to your creativity. He does not advise masters to challenge the status quo when it is not prudent. He talks about a fighter pilot's unmatched kill count as if it is an accolade, and not a tragic symptom of pilots having to master a task that should not be necessary. Mastery of flight is one thing, but to exalt a kill count is to miss the point that masters are the ones who should, by their massive action and inner wisdom, be the ones saving us from the necessity to act out our lives within these paradigms, rather than "finding their niche" within a culture to demonstrate their mastery. Again, he does praise masters' staunch individuality, but ultimately forfeits to the notion that the expression of that individuality must manifest within the typical realms of politics, economics, business, academia, etc., ignoring the fact that any true master with half a pair of testicles will not forfeit and will find a way to achieve mastery without any consideration of or acquiescence to the trending pardigms and societal fuckery of the era.
"Classic Robert Greene"
I haven't listened to or read another author that tries to teach life lessons that are relevant today through historic stories from the past. Is he always successfull? No, not always. Is it entertaining and will you learn some cool stories about great masters of the past (think Mozart, Da Vinci)? Yes!
This book may or may not change your life. The lessons are great and the stories are interesting, however, as with all these self help types of books, you will only see change if you apply it. Fred Sanders does a great job narrating this book (one of the better Narrations I've listed to on a Robert Greene book).
"A Must Read For Everyone!"
One of the best books I've read on mastering your own skills! I loved the stories of all the great master and how they worked to better their craft. This book was engaging and insightful.
"Not a revelation"
More interesting for the biographies than any insight into mastery and self development. Can literally be summed up as 'work hard at what you enjoy and are best at'. Really wanted to like this book but finished a little disappointed at the lack of developed insight.
"fully furnished foray into the science of success"
I regularly return to Mastery. The book contains such a wide range of case studies, full of both informative lessons and unforgettable anecdotes which show empirical truths in the human psyche across the centuries. As a young person beginning my career, I almost follow it as a guidebook at times, keeping me on track and motivated.
Each of the case-studies' lives are scintillating biographies, over the last year I have probably cited each of them at various parties and with my friends. I particularly liked hearing the life-story of Benjamin Franklin- who became the polymath he was through making countless bad decisions. He posed as a widow so that his writings would be published by his jealous brother, and then revealed it- then was dismissed and ended up in a printing press in London, where his unwillingness to play along with the other workers led to a 'poltergeist' ruining his work. Each of the stories serves a purpose, they aren't merely anecdotes- I can't praise enough how much I love Robert Greene's 'show, don't tell' approach with this book.
Fred Sanders has a wonderfully colourless voice- not putting his own emotional stamp on its contents, which for such an informative book is a real benefit. I felt very comfortable listening to him and could concentrate indefinitely- sometimes a narrator begins to grate after a while. I also got great enjoyment out of his pronounciation of 'von Goethe'.
Greatness is a code. (?)
If you are a hard worker and want to get the most out of the brain you have, i recommend this book.
"Not for me"
This was a departure for me. The self help aspects of the book I found irritating and there was a lot of repetition in telling the stories of historical masters. However, the philosophy of his main thrust was reasonable, some aspects of brain development, the evolution of intelligence and some of the mini biographies were interesting.
"An inspirational insight into success"
This is an entertaining and insightful examination into what it takes to stand out above the crowd. It helps you to realise that the success of geniuses like Mozart, Leonardo Da Vinci and Michael Faraday wasn't handed to them on a plate and that their natural talents alone did not secure their places in history. The secret ingredients were the love of their subject, their attitude and their determination to succeed despite constant obstacles. This book has helped me to see setbacks and challenges in a different light - often, they are blessings in disguise. Sometimes, they are the very key to success itself.
"character building!"
First of all I generally don't write reviews but in the case of this book I am making an exception! if you are like me and looked for this book on the recommendation of Elliot Hulse you will not be disappointed! it will get you on the way to becoming "the strongest version of yourself" the main problem i have with this audio-book is that Fred Sanders (i have never heard of him before is he famous in america?) voice get on my nerves but that's probably more of a personal thing! so all in all if you want a book for self improvement or even just to see what other peoples ideas on self improvement are! (like me) its worth ago right?
"Marvelous insight into some of the greats minds"
Really enjoyed this from start to finish. Some brilliant stories on past and present masters of their fields. The narrative of trying to apply your own mind to do the same I took a bit tongue in cheek. I'm definitely not Mozart..
"Great and life changing"
It is the book that help u get skills life and jobs done. Finding the thing motivates u from feep within your heart.
Goes on for a while and entire sections are repeated. All in all it is a book that somewhat confirms the obvious, but in an entertaining way. The narration sometimes droops a bit and the author hasn't quite mastered the art of being concise.
"5* book 4*performance"
great book, good reader. very unlear way the chapters from the book and audiobook are connected.
"Amazing, Enlightening and Motivating"
Yes, I read the book, and listened to the audio book twice and plan to do so again. The stories of the masters' lives are truly inspiring and I believe everyone should know their stories.
Michael Faradays story really resonated with me
Martha grahams story was a very unlikely one which shows you can achieve once you trust yourself and follow your instincts
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text: Front Back Front Top view View larger Nikon Coolpix P520 18.1-megapixel digital camera with 42X optical zoom and optional Wi-Fi® capability (Dark Gray) Item #: 054P520DG 11 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $379.95 Shop all Point-and-shoot Cameras Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by David Brown Go big or go home If you can't get close enough with the Nikon Coolpix P520's incredible 42X zoom, maybe it's time to admit that some things are just too far away to photograph. Of course, with this powerful camera, those things will be few and far between. And once you're zoomed in nice and close on your subject, the P520 can record all those little details, to the tune of 18.1 megapixels. 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Highlights:Specifications:18.1-megapixel effective recording CMOS sensor42X optical zoom (up to 2X digital zoom)3.2" swiveling high-resolution LCD screen (921,000 dots)electronic viewfinderrecords photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards35mm equivalent focal length: 24-1000mmSpecial Features:built-in GPS tags your photos with location information and helps you find points of interestaperture-priority, shutter-priority, and manual exposure modespull-out display with adjustable brightness gives you a clear view of photos and videoadd Wi-Fi compatibility for wireless sharing of photos and camera control with a smartphone or tablet (requires Nikon WU-1a wireless mobile adapter)optical image stabilization with vibration reduction for blur-free photoshigh-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)continuous shooting captures up to 7 shots at 7 frames per second at full resolutionMotion Detection automatically recognizes fast-moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and sensitivitySubject Tracking auto focus helps you stay locked on subjects as they moveface priority autofocus, red-eye fix and Glamour Retouch for improved portraitsbuilt-in pop-up flashConnections and Dimensions:mini HDMI output (cable not included)high-speed USB interfaceA/V output4-15/16"W x 3-5/16"H x 4-3/8"Dweight (with battery and media): 19.5 ounceswarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:rechargeable lithium-ion battery and AC charging adapterUSB and A/V cablesneck straplens capsoftware CD-ROM Today's point-and-shoot cameras make great pictures easier than ever From baby's first steps, to that dream vacation in the islands, these cameras make it easy to capture life's greatest hits. 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We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Great little camera Written By Angie Silcox, Crossville, TN on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This camera has several features that I can just play with or perfect my photography skills. I am very happy with it. Pros: Excellent focus, and video. Fun special effects. Compact size. Long zoom lens. Cons: Haven't found one yet. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nikon Coolpix P520 Written By Anonymous, New York on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love the camera - the only issues is that it takes way to long to snap a picture other than that it is great. The zoom is amazing as well as the stabilization features Pros: Zoom Stabilization Cons: Takes too long when you snap a picture for the picture to actually take 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Lot of things to learn Written By Anonymous, Little Falls, NY on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome zoom and picture quality. Bought this for my girlfriend who has had no photography experience and she loves it. Tech terms have caused some confusion and there are plenty of features to learn but nothing a little reading and research can't help overcome. Will be adding the wifi adapter soon so she can transfer pics to her iPhone. Pros: Zoom, pic quality, variety of uses, wifi capable Cons: Terms and symbols can get confusing to the beginner. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nikon P520 Written By Steven H., Lewes, Delaware on Sunday, December 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I already own the P510 and this is a smart upgrade. The swivel screen is a Great move and an upgrade on the pixel count is nice too. The larger LCD screen make it easier to get in your own photo when used with the self timer and Swivel screen. The extra 7X of Zoom is a bonus too. This is a GREAT Camera! Pros: Great Zoom AND Nice Wide angle, Swivel screen, Excellent selection of special effects, HD movie Mode Perfect for Scenics, Wildlife and Portraits. Most versatile camera on the Market right now! Cons: Nikon really needs to include a Lens Shade and a UV Filter 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Idiot proof Written By Anonymous, Chicago area on Wednesday, August 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) On vacation as I'm writing this review, have used the camera for several days now and very happy with it with a couple of exceptions. The weight is a little heavy but not terrible, the automatic focusing with the lens extended is tough, it seems to be searching for the right distance. I was on a yacht the other night trying to take photos of a fireworks show, and I could not get the camera to focus, so no pictures of that night. Pros: Vey easy to use, which is good the directions stink. Cons: Auto focus at long distance 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nice zoom camera Written By BruceB52, Salt Lake City, UT on Saturday, July 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I use this camera for outdoors activities like capturing video and stills of model rockets taking off. I use the EVF for this and it works quite well. As with all other cameras I have tried the LCD screen is useless out in the bright sun which is why I use the EVF. But the LCD works great indoors and is sharp, easy to view and can be positioned in many different angles. The telephoto works well, zooms out fairly quick and does not make as much noise as other zoom cameras I have tried. The macro works good and I can get down to a few inches from the subject. The video is easy to use as you just hit the one button and it starts. Video looks good with minimal trailing and zoom works while shooting video. This is important to me as I shoot video of rockets taking off and climbing away very fast. Battery life is OK as I was able to shoot a moderate amount of photos and video for a whole day without changing out the battery. Note that I use the EVF more than the LCD which uses less battery power. The controls are numerous but fairly easy to figure out. The manual shows each of the controls functions but I have rarely had to refer to it. The only things missing are the RAW capability, which is nice for editing your photos, and a filter ring for being able to add a UV or other filter. Pros: Great photo and video quality, fantastic zoom range, easy to use, relatively light Cons: No RAW. No filter ring. 10 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nikon Coolpix P520 Written By Anonymous, nyack, ny on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) good zoom and quality photos. disappointed that it does not have raw capability Pros: handles well, easy to use, display well designed, helpful explanations Cons: lack of raw capability and few f/stop options 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great zoom Written By Deean, Westchester, N.Y. on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I shoot wildlife mainly, so I need very high zoom to get good close ups. The Nikon 520 zooms fast and focuses immediately...so it is doing all that I usually want. Still trying to learn, use many of the added features. 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great camera Written By Anonymous, Mesa az on Friday, May 10, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) After purchasing 3 cameras I finally found the right one for me. This camera takes brilliant beautiful pictures that I'd expect of a Nikon but also has an super zoom and very close macros with no noticeable shake on 42x. I'm still learning a the features and there are to s of them! This camera is a nice one some someone who doesn't was an slr but wants more feature control then a typical point and shoot Pros: Photo quality, zoom, macro, scenes Cons: None 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nikon Coolpix P520 Written By ART, SC on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I waited for this camera to become available and had considered the P510 previously. The stability and zoom are amazing! I recently went on vacation and took some fantastic photos. The battery life is also very good. Great camera! 10 out of 11 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Nikon Coolpix P 520 Written By Kathy, Powhatan VA on Monday, April 08, 2013 I researched Cameras for a month , came to the conclusion I wanted a simple to operate camera that had capabilities of an SLR, without all the baggage that goes with them. This camera is the answer, I have had it about a month and use it constantly. I made the right choice, easy to use but you can also manually set controls also so there is so much capability with this model. The zoom lens is 42x and is awesome. Defiantly would recommend this model. Pros: Easy to operate Awesome 42x zoom lens Nice grip Beautiful crisp photos Cons: So far no cons 19 out of 21 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual Digital camera (dark gray) EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.7V 1100mAh 4.1 Wh) with plastic terminal cap EH-69P AC adapter (DC Output: 5V/0.55A) LC-CP24 Lens cap Lens cap cord Adjustable neck strap 59" USB cable (with Type A USB connector on one end and a proprietary connector on the other end) 48" A/V cable (with proprietary connector on one end and 3 RCA plugs--composite video and stereo audio--on the other end) ViewNX2 CD-ROM Reference Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide (Eng/Span/Fren/Port) Warranty Programs sheet Errata sheet Features and Specs General LCD Screen Size 3.2" Adjustable-angle LCD Yes Wi-Fi Optional Touchscreen No Waterproof No GPS-enabled Yes Lens 35mm Equivalent 24-1000mm Optical Zoom 42x Digital Zoom 2x Filter Diameter N/A Manual Focusing Yes Manual Exposure Yes Built-in Flash Yes HDMI Output Mini Memory Internal Memory 15 MB Memory Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Image Effective Megapixel Count 18.1 Total Megapixels 18.91 Image Stabilization Optical Highest Resolution 4896 x 3672 HD Video Recording 1920 x 1080 Dimensions Width (inches) 4-15/16 Height (inches) 3-5/16 Depth (inches) 4-3/8 Weight With Battery (ounces) 19.5 Warranty Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research Recording Features Play, Edit and Print Functions Battery Information Inputs and Outputs Notes Supplied Software Recording Features 3.2" Vari-angle LCD Monitor: The Nikon Coolpix P520 has a 3.2" Ultra-High resolution, Vari-angle LCD monitor featuring approximately 921,000 dots, an anti-reflection coating and a five-level brightness adjustment. The angle of the monitor can be rotated up to 270° for better viewing when holding the camera at high or low shooting positions. The LCD monitor has approximately 100% horizontal and vertical coverage in both shooting and playback modes. Electronic Viewfinder: In addition to the 3.2" LCD monitor, the camera has a 0.5" Electronic Viewfinder with approximately 210,000 dots, and approximately 100% horizontal and vertical coverage in both shooting and playback modes. The EVF has a diopter adjustment to allow you to set the image to your eyesight. Image Sensor: The Coolpix P520 features a 1/2.3" CMOS image sensor with approximately 18.91-million total pixels and 18.1-million effective pixels. Recording Media: Images can be recorded onto SD, SDHC, or SDXC Memory cards. When an SD Memory card is inserted in the camera, the images are automatically recorded onto the card. When no card is inserted, the images automatically record to the internal memory. The camera can support 2 GB SD cards, SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC cards of 48 GB to 128 GB. In addition, the camera is compatible with Eye-Fi cards. Built-in Memory: The camera has a built-in 15 MB internal memory for storing still images and movies with sound when no SD card is inserted in the camera. Optics: The Coolpix P520 digital camera uses a 42x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens for superb image quality. Every aspect of the lens manufacturing process is controlled by Nikon. The Zoom-NIKKOR lens is designed for the specific camera and image sensor combination. The lens has a focal length of 4.3-180mm that is equivalent to a 24-1000mm lens in 35mm photography. Coupled with the 2x digital zoom, the camera's total zoom capability is 84x. The angle of view is equivalent up to a 2000mm lens (35mm format). Zoom Memory: When the zoom control is operated, the zoom stops at the following preset focal lengths: 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm, and 1000mm. The function is similar to having 14 different prime lenses on a D-SLR camera. You can select any or all of the presets in the menu. (Zoom Memory is only available in the P, S, A, M, or U shooting modes.) You can set the camera to a specific Startup Zoom Position in advance. Vibration Reduction: The Coolpix P520 offers Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The camera automatically detects the panning direction (horizontally or vertically) and compensates for camera shake by shifting the lens. Motion Detection: Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts the shutter speed and the ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement. Optional Wi-Fi: You can attach the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter to the USB/AV connector. This will allows the camera to be connected via Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) to a smart device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Through the wireless connection (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), you can automatically load photos and videos to your device as you take them, use your smart device to remotely take photos on the camera, or download existing pictures from the camera's memory card to your device. Once you have downloaded images to your smartphone, you can share them via email, texts, or social networking sites. Note: The smart device must have the Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility application, available for devices running Android 2.3 or later (smartphones), Android 3.0 or later (tablets), or iOS 6.0 or later (iPhone, iPad). GPS: The camera's built-in GPS records location data with each shot you take, allowing you to follow the path of your trip along the way. A log of your trip can be created and displayed on a map, using the location data recorded by the camera at regular intervals. Your photos can be displayed on a map, showing precisely where the pictures were taken. File Formats: The Coolpix P520 records still images in JPEG format. 3D photos are stored in MPO format. HD and SD movies are recorded in MOV format (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo). You can choose Fine (1:4) or Normal (1:8) compression ratios for still images. There are nine still image size options and nine movie options: Still Images: 18M: 4896 x 3672 8M: 3264 x 2448 4M: 2272 x 1704 2M: 1600 x 1200 VGA: 640 x 480 16:9 13M: 4864 x 2736 16:9 2M: 1920 x 1080 3:2: 4896 x 3264 1:1: 3672 x 3672 Movies: HD 1080/30p: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Bit rate: 18.8 Mbps) HD 1080/30p: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Bit rate: 12.6 Mbps) HD 1080/60i: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Bit rate: 18.8 Mbps) HD 720p: 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (Bit rate: 8.4 Mbps) iFrame 540: 960 x 540 (30 fps) (Bit rate: 20.8 Mbps) VGA: 640 x 480 (30 fps) (Bit rate: 2.9 Mbps) HS Movies: HS 480/4x (640 x 480): 1/4x speed playback (record up to 7 min 15 sec; playback 29 min) HS 720/2x (1280 x 720): 1/2x speed playback (record up to 14 min 30 sec; playback 29 min) HS 1080/0.5x (1920 x 1080): 2x speed playback (record up to 29 min; playback 14 min 30 sec) 3D Photography: The Coolpix P520 can record 3D pictures viewable on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. After the first picture is taken using the shutter release, you must move the camera horizontally to the right and align it with the guide on the monitor. The camera then takes the second picture automatically. Pictures taken in this mode are saved in MPO format with Normal image compression, and 1920 x 1080 image size. Shooting Modes: Using the top-mounted Mode Dial, you can choose one of the following shooting modes: Auto Mode: This is an automatic "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Programmed Auto Mode: The Programmed Auto Mode is a simple point-and-shoot mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. The camera will automatically set the shutter speed and aperture. This mode is recommended for most situations. Shutter-Priority Auto Mode: The Shutter-Priority Auto Mode allows you to choose the shutter speed and lets the camera select the aperture value for best results when freezing or blurring motion. Aperture-Priority Auto Mode: The Aperture-Priority Auto Mode allows you to choose the aperture value and lets the camera select shutter speed for best results when using to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. Manual Mode: The Manual Mode allows you to control exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture manually. You can set the camera's shutter speed from 1/4,000 to 8 seconds and adjust the aperture value between f/3 and f/8.3 (W) and f/5.9 and f/8.3 (T). User Setting Mode: Settings that are frequently used for P, S, A, and M shooting modes can be saved in the User Setting Mode. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting by simply rotating the mode dial to "U". Special Effects: Lets you apply special effects during shooting. Choose from: Soft, Nostalgic sepia, High-contrast monochrome, High key, or Low key. Night Landscape: For capturing the atmosphere of night landscapes. You can choose between hand-held and tripod settings. Landscape: Enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a wide depth of field. You can choose between a Noise Reduction burst and a single shot. Backlighting: Lets you shoot subjects with strong backlighting with high dynamic range. Scene Mode: You can manually or automatically select one of 18 scene modes with settings optimized for the shooting situation. Available scene modes include: Portrait, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Black and white copy, Panorama, Pet portrait, 3D photography, and Scene Auto Selector. Continuous Shooting: In the P, S, A, M, or U shooting modes, you can select in the menu from the following single or continuous shooting options: Single: One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous H: Up to 7 pictures are shot at a rate of about 7 frames per second each time the shutter button is held down. Image size is set to 18M: 4896 x 3672 pixels. Continuous L: Up to 30 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1 frame per second each time the shutter button is held down. Image size is set to 18M: 4896 x 3672 pixels. Pre-shooting Cache: To avoid missing a shot, the pre-shooting cache begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and continues when the button is pressed all the way. Frame rate is up to 15 fps. Up to 20 frames are captured, including up to 5 frames captured in the pre-shooting cache. Image size is fixed at 3M: 2048 x 1536. Continuous H 120 fps: Each time the shutter-release button, 60 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/125 sec or faster. Image size is fixed at VGA 640 x 480. Continuous H 60 fps: Each time the shutter-release button, 60 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/60 sec or faster. Image size is fixed at 1M 1280 x 960. Best Shot Selector: Camera captures up to 10 images while the shutter release is held down, and the sharpest image in the series is selected and saved. Multi-shot 16: Camera takes 16 shots at about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image of 5M: 2560 x 1920. Interval Shooting: The camera shoots still images automatically at a set interval. You can choose from 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes. Self-timer: The camera is equipped with a 10 second and 2 second timer for self-portraits. In addition, the camera can use face detection to detect human faces, and automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected (Smile Timer). AF Area Mode: You can select between the following AF Area Modes to determine how the camera selects the focus area for Auto Focus: Face Priority: When the camera recognizes a face (front view only), the camera will focus on the face automatically. Auto: The camera automatically selects the focus area (up to 9) containing the subject closest to the camera. Manual: You can manually select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor. This method is handy when the intended subject is not positioned in the center of the frame, and is relatively still. Center: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. You can choose from a normal or wide Center frame. Subject Tracking: Once you select a subject to focus on, the focus area will move and follow the subject. Target Finding AF: The camera will adjust the focus on what it determines to be the main subject. If no main subject is detected, it automatically selects the subject closest to the camera as the subject. Focus Modes: You can choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. The choices include: Auto Focus: Camera automatically adjusts the focus. Focusing distances: 1' to infinity (W), 1'-8" to infinity (T). Macro Closeup: Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 0.4" Infinity: For use when shooting distant scenes through window glass or when shooting landscapes. Manual Focus: The focus can be adjusted for any subject 0.4" to infinity from the lens. The rotary multi-selector is used to adjust the focus while viewing the image on the monitor. (Only available in certain shooting modes.) Focus Lock: The Focus Lock feature is used to focus on off-centered subjects in the frame while shooting in Center AF mode. AF-Assist Illuminator: If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a range of about 13' at the maximum wide-angle position and 7'-2" at the maximum telephoto position. You can turn this function on or off. Blink Warning Function: The Blink Warning function is available when you are shooting in Face Priority mode. When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked, the blink warning screen is displayed. The subject is framed by a yellow border, allowing you to check the picture and decide whether or not to take another picture. Exposure Compensation: You can alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the exposure from -2.0 to +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps, using a rotary dial on the top of the camera. Exposure Bracketing: The exposure can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. With Exposure Bracketing, the camera takes three images, one at the set exposure, one overexposed, and one underexposed. You can set the compensation interval to +/-0.3, +/-0.7, or +/-1.0 ISO Settings: Sensitivity is the measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. The camera features the following ISO settings: Auto: Sensitivity is set to ISO 80 when there is sufficient lighting, and raises the sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600 when lighting is dim. Fixed Range Auto: Select from two ranges in which the camera automatically sets the sensitivity: ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. Manual: Sensitivity is locked at the set value: ISO 80, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 6400). White Balance: You can set the White Balance to Auto Normal, Auto Warm, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent (FL1 to FL3), Cloudy, or Flash. You can also choose Preset Manual and use a neutral-colored object as a reference to set the white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Built-in Flash: The Coolpix P520 has a built-in pop-up flash with a range of 1'-8" to 26' (Wide angle) and 5' to 14' (Telephoto). You can choose from the following flash modes: Auto: Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with Red-eye Reduction: Pre-flash fires before main flash to reduce red-eye effect. Fill Flash: Flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. Slow Sync: Auto flash combined with slow shutter speeds. Rear Curtain Sync: Fill flash fires just before the shutter closes, creating the effect of a stream of light behind moving objects. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix: If the camera detects red-eye after the pre-flash has fired, advanced red-eye reduction processing is used to further reduce red-eye, slightly increasing the time required before the next picture can be taken. AF Modes: When shooting still images or movies you can choose between two auto-focus modes: Single AF: The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during recording. Full-time AF: The camera constantly adjusts focus, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed. Voice Recording: Audio voice memos for pictures can be recorded over the camera's built-in microphone and played back over the unit's built-in speaker. Memos can be up to 20 seconds in length. Memos are saved as WAV files. Play, Edit and Print Functions Slide Show Playback: View pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card in an automatic slide show with 2, 3, 5, or 10 seconds between pictures. If desired, you can loop the slideshow so it will continuously play. Maximum slide show duration is 30 minutes without operation. Thumbnail Playback: During playback, you can view multiple thumbnail images (4, 9, 16, or 72) at a time. While these "contact sheets" are displayed, you can use the multi-selector to highlight individual pictures. Highlighted pictures can be deleted, if desired. Calendar Display: This feature displays a calendar allowing you to select and view pictures taken on the same date. Playback Zoom: During playback, you can enlarge a still image up to 10x. Once the image is zoomed, you can use the multi-selector to scroll around to non-visible portions of the image. You can record a new picture of the cropped image by pressing the shutter button. Rotate Image: Recorded pictures can be rotated 90-degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise on the unit's LCD screen. Editing Picture: You can use the Coolpix P520 to edit recorded pictures in-camera and store them as separate files. You can choose from the following editing functions: Quick Retouch: Quick Retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting: D-Lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects. While playing back an image, you can select the D-Lighting function, apply it, and save the corrected image without harming the properly exposed areas of the image. Skin Softening: The camera recognizes faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Filter Effects: You can apply the following digital filter effects: Soft, Selective Color, Cross Screen, Fisheye, Miniature Effect, Painting, and Vignette. Resizing Pictures (Small Picture): You can create a small copy of a recorded image. The copy will be stored as a JPEG file with a compression ratio of 1:16. You can choose from the following sizes: 640 x 480 (suited to television playback), 320 x 240 (suited to display on web pages), or 160 x 120 (suitable for email attachments). Crop: Creates a copy containing only a portion visible on the monitor. Multi-Language Menu: You can choose from 34 different menu display languages including English, Spanish and French. Printing Pictures: You can print pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card by using the Print Set option in the playback menu. Using DPOF (Digital Print Order Form), you can designate which images to print, and how many copies to print. Pictures can be printed as followed: Printer or Photo Lab: insert the memory card into a printer, or take the memory card to a digital photo lab (images stored in the internal memory need to be transferred to a memory card prior to printing). PictBridge-compatible Printer: connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer via USB cable Transferring to Computer: transfer the images to a computer before printing them via USB Battery Information Power Requirements: The Coolpix P520 is powered by a supplied rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (EN-EL5). The battery is charged using the supplied EH-69P Charging AC adapter. The supplied rechargeable battery will last up to approximately 200 shots on one charge. A fully-exhausted battery charges in about 4.5 hours using the supplied EH-69P Charging AC Adapter, or 2.5 hours using the optional MH-61 Battery Charger. You can also charge the battery in the camera when it is connected to a computer via USB. Auto Off: When the camera is operated on battery power, the Auto Off mode will automatically turn off the monitor to reduce the drain on the batteries if no operations are performed for the length of time specified in the Auto Off menu. The time limit for the Auto Off mode can be set to 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 30 minutes. Inputs and Outputs Notes HDMI: The Coolpix P520 is equipped with a mini-HDMI (Type C) output, allowing you to connect the camera to an HDTV. An optional mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. The camera's HDMI output can be set to Auto, 480p, 720p or 1080i. USB/Audio-Video Output: The camera features a single proprietary jack on the side of the camera for connecting the supplied AV (EG-CP16) cable or USB cable (UC-E6). This one output allows you to download your photos to your computer or printer via USB using the supplied USB cable, or view your photos on a TV using the supplied AV cable. The USB interface is USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible. The video output is NTSC or PAL compatible. Supplied Software ViewNX 2 Software CD-ROM: The supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM contains the following modules: Nikon Transfer 2: to copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer ViewNX 2: for viewing, editing, and printing your transferred images Nikon Movie Editor: for basic editing of transferred movies Panorama Maker: for creating a single panoramic image from a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode System Requirements: The supplied software will work with the following Operating Systems: Windows: Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Mac: OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. 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Group of Monuments at Hampi
Group of Monuments at Hampi
The austere, grandiose site of Hampi was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar. Its fabulously rich princes built Dravidian temples and palaces which won the admiration of travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries. Conquered by the Deccan Muslim confederacy in 1565, the city was pillaged over a period of six months before being abandoned.
Ensemble monumental de Hampi
Hampi est le site, austère et grandiose, de la dernière capitale du dernier grand royaume hindou de Vijayanagar, dont les princes extrêmement riches firent édifier des temples dravidiens et des palais qui firent l'admiration des voyageurs entre le XIVe et le XVIe siècle. Conquise par la Confédération islamique du Deccan en 1565, la ville fut livrée au pillage pendant six mois, puis abandonnée.
مجمّع النصب في هامبي
هامبي هو الموقع المُهيب والفخم لآخر عاصمة للمملكة الهندوسية الكبيرة الأخيرة فيجايانجار التي شيّد فيها الأمراء الأثرياء معابد دراويدية وقصوراً كانت محطّ إعجاب المسافرين بين القرن الرابع عشر والقرن السادس عشر. وبعدما هاجمها الاتحاد الإسلامي من دِكان عام 1565 تعرضت المدينة للسلب والنهب لفترة ستة أشهر ثم تركت.
source: UNESCO/ERI
source: UNESCO/ERI
Памятники Хампи
Величественный комплекс Хампи был последней столицей последнего великого индуистского государства – Виджаянагар. Его сказочно богатые правители воздвигли дравидские храмы и дворцы, которые вызывали восхищение путешественников в XIV-XVI вв. Завоеванный в 1565 г. союзом мусульман Декана, город был отдан на разграбление в течение шести месяцев, а затем заброшен.
source: UNESCO/ERI
Conjunto monumental de Hampi
Sitio austero y grandioso a la vez, Hampi fue el lugar donde estaba emplazada la capital del último gran reino hindú gobernado por la dinastía de los Vijayanagar. Estos soberanos, fabulosamente ricos, hicieron edificar templos dravidianos y palacios que causaron la admiración de los viajeros acudidos de todas partes entre los siglos XIV y XVI. Conquistada por la Confederación Islámica del Decán en 1565, la ciudad fue entregada al saqueo durante seis meses y luego fue abandonada.
source: UNESCO/ERI
source: NFUAJ
Monumentengroep van Hampi
De monumenten in Hampi vormen de (restanten van de) laatste hoofdstad van het laatste grote Hindoe Koninkrijk Vijayanagar. De fabelachtig rijke prinsen bouwden Dravidische tempels en paleizen die de bewondering won van reizigers tussen de 14e en 16e eeuw. In 1565 werd de stad veroverd door de Deccan islamitische confederatie en zes maanden lang geplunderd, om daarna verlaten te worden. Hampi is een eerbetoon aan de verdwenen beschaving van het koninkrijk van Vijayanagar, die haar hoogtepunt bereikte onder het bewind van Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1530). Verrijkt door de katoenhandel en handel in specerijen was Hampi één van de mooiste steden van de middeleeuwse wereld.
Source: unesco.nl
Outstanding Universal Value
Brief synthesis
The austere and grandiose site of Hampi comprise mainly the remnants of the Capital City of Vijayanagara Empire (14th-16th Cent CE), the last great Hindu Kingdom. The property encompasses an area of 4187, 24 hectares, located in the Tungabhadra basin in Central Karnataka, Bellary District.
Hampi's spectacular setting is dominated by river Tungabhadra, craggy hill ranges and open plains, with widespread physical remains. The sophistication of the varied urban, royal and sacred systems is evident from the more than 1600 surviving remains that include forts, riverside features, royal and sacred complexes, temples, shrines, pillared halls, Mandapas, memorial structures, gateways, defence check posts, stables, water structures, etc.
Among these, the Krishna temple complex, Narasimha, Ganesa, Hemakuta group of temples, Achyutaraya temple complex, Vitthala temple complex, Pattabhirama temple complex, Lotus Mahal complex, can be highlighted. Suburban townships (puras) surrounded the large Dravidian temple complexes containing subsidiary shrines, bazaars, residential areas and tanks applying the unique hydraulic technologies and skilfully and harmoniously integrating the town and defence architecture with surrounding landscape. The remains unearthed in the site delineate both the extent of the economic prosperity and political status that once existed indicating a highly developed society.
Dravidian architecture flourished under the Vijayanagara Empire and its ultimate form is characterised by their massive dimensions, cloistered enclosures, and lofty towers over the entrances encased by decorated pillars.
The Vitthla temple is the most exquisitely ornate structure on the site and represents the culmination of Vijayanagara temple architecture. It is a fully developed temple with associated buildings like Kalyana Mandapa and Utsava Mandapa within a cloistered enclosure pierced with three entrance Gopurams. In addition to the typical spaces present in contemporary temples, it boasts of a Garuda shrine fashioned as a granite ratha and a grand bazaar street. This complex also has a large Pushkarani (stepped tank) with a Vasantotsava mandapa (ceremonial pavilion at the centre), wells and a network of water channels.
Another unique feature of temples at Hampi is the wide Chariot streets flanked by the rows of Pillared Mandapas, introduced when chariot festivals became an integral part of the rituals. The stone chariot in front of the temple is also testimony to its religious ritual. Most of the structures at Hampi are constructed from local granite, burnt bricks and lime mortar. The stone masonry and lantern roofed post and lintel system were the most favoured construction technique. The massive fortification walls have irregular cut size stones with paper joints by filling the core with rubble masonry without any binding material. The gopuras over the entrances and the sanctum proper have been constructed with stone and brick. The roofs have been laid with the heavy thick granite slabs covered with a water proof course of brick jelly and lime mortar.
Vijayanagara architecture is also known for its adoption of elements of Indo Islamic Architecture in secular buildings like the Queen's Bath and the Elephant Stables, representing a highly evolved multi-religious and multi-ethnic society.Building activity in Hampi continued over a period of 200 years reflecting the evolution in the religious and political scenario as well as the advancements in art and architecture. The city rose to metropolitan proportions and is immortalized in the words of many foreign travellers as one of the most beautiful cities. The Battle of Talikota (1565 CE) led to a massive destruction of its physical fabric.
Dravidian architecture survives in the rest of Southern India spread through the patronage of the Vijayanagara rulers. The Raya Gopura, introduced first in the temples attributed to Raja Krishna Deva Raya, is a landmark all over South India.
Criterion (i): The remarkable integration between the planned and defended city of Hampi with its exemplary temple architecture and its spectacular natural setting represent a unique artistic creation.
Criterion (iii): The city bears exceptional testimony to the vanished civilization of the kingdom of Vijayanagara, which reached its apogee under the reign of Krishna Deva Raya (1509-1530).
Criterion (iv): This capital offers an outstanding example of a type of structure which illustrates a significant historical situation: that of the destruction of the Vijayanagara kingdom at the Battle of Talikota (1565 CE) which left behind an ensemble of living temples, magnificent archaeological remains in the form of elaborate sacred, royal, civil and military structures as well as traces of its rich lifestyle, all integrated within its natural setting.
The area of the property is adequate to accommodate, represent and protect all the key attributes of the site.
The majority of the monuments are in good state of preservation and conservation. The highly developed and extremely sophisticated settlement articulates architectural manifestations, agricultural activities, irrigation systems, formal and informal paths, boulders and rocks, religious and social expressions. However, maintaining these conditions of integrity poses significant challenges derived mainly from pressures associated with development, planned and unplanned, which pose a threat to the landscape of the property, as well as encroachments and changes in land use, especially increased agricultural activity of commercial crops that might threaten the physical stability of the diverse monuments.
Particular attention will need to be placed on regulating residential constructions and potential development to accommodate visitor use, as well as infrastructure to address communication needs, particular by pass roads. Addressing also the visual impact of modern electrification fixtures, telephone poles and other elements, will also be important to maintain the integrity of the property.
The attributes like strategic location and abundance of natural resources, rendering this spectacular landscape befit for a Capital City have been maintained in the property.
The authenticity of the site has been maintained in terms of location and setting, as the original setting comprising of river Tungabhadra and boulders is fully retained. In terms of form and function, the integration of the geographic setting with man-made features in the design and functional layout of the entire capital can still be discerned and the form of the original city planning with suburban pattern is evident. The largely untouched archaeological elements provide ample evidences of authentic materials and construction and interventions have maintained qualities when undertaken. The stages of evolution and perfection of the Vijayanagara Architecture are evident in the monumental structures As for traditions and techniques; the physical remains are a befitting tribute to the ingenuity of the builders in shaping the metropolis of this grand scale by utilizing locally available material, traditional knowledge system and skilled craftsmanship. Today there is a continuity of several religious rituals, associations, traditional skills and occupations within the society that have been maintained.
However, the destruction by the battle of Talikota and the passage of time have led to some of the original functions and traditions becoming obsolete and altered, while several are in continuum forming an integral part of the site like festivals, temple rituals, pilgrimage, agriculture, etc. The Virupaksha temple is in constant worship, this has led to many additions and alterations to different parts of temple complex. Similarly, the haphazard growth of modern shops, restaurants in and around it and its bazaar that caters to religious and social tourists has impacted adversely on its setting as has the asphalting of the roads over the ancient pathway in front of the Virupaksha temple. The tensions between modern uses and protecting the fabric and setting of the ancient remains need to be managed with the utmost sensitivity.
Protection and management requirements
Different legal instruments exist for the protection of the property, including the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Remains and Sites Act, 1958 (AMASR Act, 1958), AMASR (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2010 and Rules 1959 of the Government of India and Karnataka Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1961. Recently, the Draft (Bill) of Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority Act, 2001 has been framed to look after the protection and management of the 4187,24 hectares of the World Heritage Area.
There are different levels of authorities and agencies that have mandates that influence the protection and management of the property under a diversity of Acts. The Government of India, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Government of Karnataka are responsible for the protection and management of fifty-six Nationally Protected Monuments and the rest of the area covered by 46.8 sq. kms respectively under their respective legal provisions. The ASI has established site office at Kamalapuram to manage the Centrally Protected Monuments. It is also functioning as World Heritage Site Co-ordinator at the local level and district level interacting with various local self Government and district authorities and the Hampi Development Authority for preserving the values of the property. The regional level office at Bangalore, which co-ordinates with Directorate, ASI, New Delhi and concerned agencies of the Government of Karnataka at higher level, supports the ASI site office at Kamalapur.
Office of the Director General, ASI, New Delhi office is a national apex body coordinating with UNESCO on one hand and the regional offices under whose jurisdiction the World Heritage Property falls and also the highest authorities of the Government of Karnataka on the other. The DAM has its office at Mysore and local office at Hampi. The HUDA, HWHAMA, Town Planning and other district level authorities are located in Hospet and Bellary, which is also the Head Quarters of the Deputy Commissioner. The management of other aspects of the property such as the cultural landscape, living traditions, rest with State, Town, Municipal and Village level agencies.
The constitution of a single heritage authority, Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA) ensure the effectiveness of the management system and coordination of works from different agencies while allowing local self Government authorities to continue to exercise the powers as enlisted in the respective Acts. The final powers for approving and regulating any developmental activities in the property rest with the HWHAMA. The establishment of the Integrated Information Management Centre and initiation of the Joint Heritage Management Program are major steps towards effective protection and management within the Indian legal frame work.
The present perspective acknowledges its diverse attributes and complex cultural systems. The management framework visualizes the site in its entirety where heritage management is the first priority followed by human resource development, which elevates the economic status. The implementation of the Integrated Management Plan aims at value-based management and ensures safeguarding of the outstanding universal value of the property.
Specific long, mid and short term goals for ensuring effective management of the property have been identified and their implementation processes are in various stages. The periodic review and update of management tools including the Master Plan, the Base Map on the GIS platform, the Conservation Plan, the Risk Preparedness Plan, the Public Use plan, and other tools to ensure sustainable development of the local community and also reduce the risk from natural and human made disaster in different areas of the property, is critical to ensure the sustainability of the management system. Long-term goals include internal capacity building and adoption of a new systematic approach where actions are coordinated and participatory. Sustained funding will be essential to ensure an operational system and the allocation of resources for the implementation of projects for the conservation and management of the diverse elements of the property.
Long Description
The city of Hampi bears exceptional testimony to the vanished civilization of the kingdom of Vijayanagar, which reached its apogee under the reign of Krishna Deva Raya (1509-30). It offers an outstanding example of a type of structure that illustrates a significant historical situation: that of the kingdoms of South India which, menaced by the Muslims, were occasionally allied with the Portuguese of Goa.
The austere, grandiose site of Hampi was the last capital of the last great Hindu Kingdom of Vijayanagar. Its fabulously rich princes built Dravidian temples and palaces which won the admiration of travellers between the 14th and 16th centuries. Conquered by the Deccan Muslim confederacy in 1565, the city was pillaged over a period of six months before being abandoned.
As the final capital of the last of the great kingdom of South India, that of the Vijayanagar, Hampi, enriched by the cotton and the spice trade was one of the most beautiful cities of the medieval world. Its palaces and Dravidian temples were much admired by travellers, be they Arab (Abdul Razaak), Portuguese (Domingo Paes) or Italian (Nicolò dei Conti).
Conquered by the Muslims after the battle of Talikota in 1565, it was plundered over six months and then abandoned. Imposing monumental vestiges, partially disengaged and reclaimed, make of Hampi today one of the most striking ruins of the world.
The temples of Ramachandra (1513) and Hazara Rama (1520), with their sophisticated structure, where each supporting element is scanned by bundles of pilasters or colonnettes which project from the richly sculpted walls, may be counted among the most extraordinary constructions of India. In one of the interior courtyards of the temple of Vitthala, a small monument of a chariot which two elephants, sculpted in the round, struggle to drag along is one of the unusual creations, the favourite of tourists today as well as travellers of the past.
Besides the temples, the impressive complex of civil, princely or public buildings (elephant stables, Queen's Bath, Lotus Mahal, bazaars, markets) are enclosed in the massive fortifications which, however, were unable to repulse the assault of the five sultans of Deccan in 1565.Source: UNESCO/CLT/WHC
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- Bridge Collapses at Hampi World Heritage Site (India) Thursday, February 12, 2009
- Cologne Cathedral (Germany), Djoudj Bird Sanctuary (Senegal), Ichkeul National Park (Tunisia), and Hampi (India) removed from List of World Heritage in Danger Sunday, July 9, 2006
- World Heritage Committee Adds Four Sites to the List of World Heritage in Danger Monday, November 29, 1999


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Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Genotype, Known Mutation
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) is a humoral primary immunodeficiency affecting males in approximately 1/200,000 live births. XLA is caused by mutations in the Bruton tyrosine kinase gene (BTK),(1) which results in a profound block in B-cell development within the bone marrow and a significant reduction, or complete absence, of mature B cells in peripheral blood.(2) Approximately 85% of male patients with defects in early B-cell development have XLA.(3) Due to the lack of mature B cells, XLA patients have markedly reduced levels of all major classes of immunoglobulins in the serum and are, therefore, susceptible to severe and recurrent bacterial infections. Pneumonia, otitis media, enteritis, and recurrent sinopulmonary infections are among the key diagnostic clinical characteristics of the disease. The spectrum of infectious complications also includes enteroviral meningitis, septic arthritis, cellulitis, and empyema, among others. The disease typically manifests in male children younger than 1 year.
BTK, the only gene associated with XLA, maps to the X chromosome at Xq21.3-Xq22 and consists of 19 exons spanning 37.5 kb genomic DNA.(4) BTK encodes a nonreceptor tyrosine kinase of the Btk/Tec family. The Btk protein consists of 5 structural domains (PH, TH, SH3, SH2, and TK). Mutations causing XLA have been found in all domains of the BTK gene, as well as noncoding regions of the gene. Missense mutations account for 40% of all mutations, while nonsense mutations account for 17%, deletions 20%, insertions 7%, and splice-site mutations 16%. Over 600 unique mutations in BTK have been detected by full gene sequencing and are listed in the BTKbase, a database for BTK mutations (http://bioinf.uta.fi/BTKbase).(5) Genotype-phenotype correlations have not been completely defined for BTK, but it is clear that nonsense mutations are overrepresented 4-fold compared with substitutions, which indicates that the latter may be tolerated without causing a phenotype. The type and location of the mutation in the gene clearly affects the severity of the clinical phenotype. Some mutations manifest within the first 2 years of life, enabling an early diagnosis. Others present with milder phenotypes, resulting in diagnosis later in childhood or in adulthood.(5) Delayed diagnoses can be partly explained by the variable severity of XLA, even within families in which the same mutation is present. While the disease is considered fully penetrant, the clinical phenotype can vary considerably depending on the nature of the specific BTK mutation.(5) Lyonization of this gene is not typical and only 1 case of XLA in a female has been reported so far due to skewed lyonization in a carrier female. Therefore, females with clinical features that are identical to XLA should be evaluated for autosomal recessive agammaglobulinemia when deemed clinically appropriate(6) and for XLA, if a male parent is affected with the disease.
A diagnosis of XLA should be suspected in males with 1) early-onset bacterial infections, 2) marked reduction in all classes of serum immunoglobulins, and 3) absent B cells (CD19+ cells). The decrease in numbers of peripheral B cells is a key feature, though this also can be seen in a small subset of patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). As well, some BTK mutations can preserve small numbers of circulating B cells and, therefore, all 3 of the criteria mentioned above need to be evaluated.
The preferred approach for confirming a diagnosis of XLA in males and identifying carrier females requires testing for the Btk protein expression on B cells by flow cytometry and genetic testing for a BTK mutation. Patients can be screened for the presence of Btk protein by flow cytometry (BTK / Bruton Tyrosine Kinase [Btk], Protein Expression, Flow Cytometry, Blood); however, normal results by flow cytometry do not rule out the presence of a BTK mutation with normal protein expression but aberrant protein function. The diagnosis is confirmed only in those individuals with appropriate clinical history who have a mutation identified within BTK by gene sequencing or who have other male family members with hypogammaglobulinemia with absent or low B cells.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
As a follow-up confirmatory genetic test for relatives of X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) patients with a previously identified Bruton tyrosine kinase gene (BTK) mutation, after abnormal Btk protein expression has been previously demonstrated (eg, BTK / Bruton Tyrosine Kinase [Btk], Protein Expression, Flow Cytometry, Blood)
Because genotype-phenotype correlations are important, the preferred test for confirming a diagnosis of XLA in males and identifying carrier females in families where a BTK mutation has already been identified is BTKMP / Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Genotype and Protein Analysis, Known Mutation Sequencing and Flow Cytometry, which provides a comprehensive assessment of both protein and DNA analysis.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
A patient-specific interpretive report is provided.
Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Patients who have received a heterologous blood transfusion within the preceding 6 weeks, or who have received an allogeneic blood or marrow transplant, can have inaccurate genetic test results due to presence of donor DNA.
This test is for family members of patients who have been diagnosed with X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) and have identified Bruton tyrosine kinase gene (BTK) mutations. If the familial mutation is not known, then the familial proband should be screened for a BTK mutation using BTKS / Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Genotype, Full Gene Sequence.
This method will not detect mutations that occur in intronic (other than exon-intron boundaries) and regulatory regions of the gene or large rearrangement type mutations.
Btk protein and genetic tests are not meant for patients with hematological neoplasias on kinase inhibitor therapy, including but not restricted to the selective Btk inhibitor, Ibrutonib. This test is only meant for the assessment of patients with a suspected monogenic primary immunodeficiency, X-linked agammaglobulinemia, caused by germline mutations in the Bruton tyrosine kinase gene.
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Clinical References Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Tsukada S, Saffran DC, Rawlings DJ, et al: Deficient expression of a B cell cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase in human X- linked agammaglobulinemia. Cell 1993 Jan 29;72(2):279-290
2. Noordzij JG, de Bruin-Versteeg S, Comans-Bitter WM, et al: Composition of precursor B-cell compartment in bone marrow from patients with X-linked agammaglobulinemia compared with healthy children. Pediatr Res 2002 Feb;51(2):159-168
3. Conley ME, Broides A, Hernandez-Trujillo V, et al: Genetic analysis of patients with defects in early B-cell development. Immunol Rev 2005 Feb;203:216-234
4. Lindvall JM, Blomberg KE, Valiaho J, et al: Bruton's tyrosine kinase: cell biology, sequence conservation, mutation spectrum, siRNA modifications, and expression profiling. Immunol Rev 2005 Feb;203:200-215
5. Valiaho J, Smith CI, Vihinen M: BTKbase: the mutation database for X-linked agammaglobulinemia. Hum Mutat 2006 Dec;27(12):1209-1217
6. Takada H, Kanegane H, Nomura A, et al: Female agammaglobulinemia due to the Bruton tyrosine kinase deficiency caused by extremely skewed X-chromosome inactivation. Blood 2004 Jan 1;103(1):185-187


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Gallery: Dubai Pearl is Another Massive and Dubious "Green Building" Pr...
Emerging on the site of a project that went bust several years ago, construction has been charging along on what will eventually be 20 million square feet of a "fully integrated" sustainable development. Six luxury hotels, including the MGM and the Bellagio, will anchor a "holistic luxury lifestyle" development that will include residences and offices. According to Dubai Pearl's press office, the 40 acre (16 hectares) site will include 1 million square feet of open spaces and landscaped areas, with 15,500 parking spaces, 1500 residential units, 1400 offices and a retail zone that will eventually support a population of 30,000 people.
So how will this be a sustainable development? Dubai Pearl's contractors have designed the master plan to ensure energy efficiency that they hope will score the complex LEED Gold certification. Recycling facilities for paper, glass and food waste will be part of the complex's guarantee for effective waste diversion. Smart lighting features and water conservation will also supposedly minimize Dubai Pearl's impact on the local environment.
All of this at first sounds great, but the details are rather thin. Dubai still has a glut of office and residential space despite the city's recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, due in part to more businesses relocating in the wake of the Arab Spring. And while the local government has implemented pilot recycling programs, "sustainability" in Dubai still has a ways to go.
Like much of the Gulf, Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates still rely on desalination, and it's pretty clear that massive amounts of water will be required to keep Dubai Pearl thriving. While Dubai's Metro is an impressive rail system, there are no stops near this complex. And information on what sustainable materials for the buildings' interiors and exteriors is lacking. For now, Dubai Pearl's claims to be sustainable are the classic case of a company saying, "We say we are green, therefore we are." Until we see more details, and view evidence that responsible building practices are core to Dubai Pearl's construction and after opening, everyday operations, we view this "sustainable development" with suspicion.
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Gateway Gallery presents 'Artini' featuring art by Annie Piffel Smith April 4-May 17, 2013
Gateway Gallery in Clayton presents "Artini" April 4- May 17, 2013, featuring an intoxicating mix of paintings by Annie Smith Piffel. Working with pastels, oils, acrylics and watercolor creating realistic to vibrant abstracts, Annie's style is varied but each piece speaks its own language.
Annie is on the board of Turner Center for the Arts, and her work is in permanent collections at Clayton City Hall, corporate and private collections in the United States and Canada. An "artist in training" since childhood drawing along with Jon Gnagy's art show, Annie now mentors many students who received her private art instruction or classes at St Louis Community College. Teaching "The Artist in You" class for SLARC and her Maplewood studio, Annie encourages her students and ignites their passion to create, imagine, explore and play, and feeds their spirit through their own creative art process.
Artists' reception April 12 will also feature guest artists Denzil Hawes-Davis,Carol Fleming and Cheryl Dorris.
Denzil Hawes-Davis will exhibit his photographic reflections of stillness in motion featuring photos of nature and people and their various patterns, backgrounds, colors, shapes and abstracts. A recently retired physician, Denzil has shown and sold his art at Jefferson City Capital Arts Gallery, MO Department of Conservation and Hallo Art Auctions in Kansas City and Jefferson City.
Also featured are well known St Louis sculptor Carol Fleming and hergiant eggs and other sculptures, and Cheryl Dorris with her landscape photography from various sites locally and abroad.
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