The Nikon D3100 is a small, affordable, and light weight digital camera. Employed with Nikon’s latest technologies the camera delivers excellent results. The D3100 SLR features a newly developed CMOS 14 mega pixel DX sensor, premium quality 3x 18-55mm NIkkor zoom lens, and easy to operate controls combined with step by step guide mode. Also, the Nikon D3100 is capable of taking amazing high definition videos of 1080p. The Nikon produces great quality pictures that are stream lined with professional and experienced photographer, yet still not intimidating for amateur camera users.
This compact and light weight is designed with an easy to grip outer case for the users comfort and convenience. The Small and compact size makes it an ideal camera for people who are constantly on the go. The CMOS sensor and the Exceeds2 plays a crucial part in the image’s high quality produced by the Nikon D3100. Also, the camera’s 14 mega pixels delivers the high quality and excellent clarity of the images, capturing all the specific details of the original scene with little noise. You do not even need to use Quiet mode as this camera captures each image quietly. This is useful when users do not wish to disturb others.
The camera is quite user friendly with easy to control options. Also, there is an easy to follow Nikon D3100 guide mode for inexperience photographers. This is displayed on a large LCD screen on the back, which can also reveal recently taken images and movies. Simply choose a specific setting using guide mode and not only will you get satisfactory results you will also know how to achieve the results by following the step by step instructions. Also, the guide mode will even show the photographer sample images so that user can compare her/his photo with the sample.
Six scene modes can be chosen, once you decide on your subject. Simply turn the mode dial to one of the six scene modes in order to produce beautiful images. The six modes are Landscape, Portrait, Child, Close up, Sports, and Night Portrait.
Incredible 1080p HD movies are produced by the Nikon D3100. There is large selection of lenses to choose from, which gives the user greater freedom to explore the many different aspect of video making. Highly developed technology enables the camera to properly focus on subjects in motion, ideal for the making of videos that involves sports.
The Nikon D3100 is an incredibly device. Perhaps one of the best digital camera on the market that is both suitable for the experience and inexperienced. It is also a light and versatile camera that produces stunning photos and high quality videos.
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Book Review – Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money by Rabbi Lapin
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Most financial books are written by businessman and other people who either have educational or street credentials. Personally, I would rather read and learn from someone who has street credentials. These are the people who have applied their philosophies to succeed in their personal finances. The book, “Thou Shall Prosper: The Ten Commandments For Making Money”, was written by a Rabbi. Not just any Rabbi, but a Rabbi who has a successful business. He practices what he preaches.
This is one of the best books on personal finances I have read. Its practical lessons incorporates Jewish teachings and current topics to reinforce his lessons (or commandments) on making money. His perspective on using the Jewish faith to discuss about money is intriguing and effective. Unfortunately, in our present culture, money is looked upon negatively. Even though people pursue it everyday (by going to work or business), it is generally accepted to just have enough (e.g. scarcity) rather than a lot (e.g. prosperity).
The first commandment and principle is to believe in the dignity and morality of business. There is true dignity and morality when you do your business dealings properly and ethically. Most of the time you will hear from our media about the negative aspects and effects of business. You will hear about the fund manager who swindled his clients billions of dollars.
You will hear about the banker who cheated customers on millions of dollars. You will hear about a retail store overcharging (and under delivering) to their customers. It would seem that these are common and generally accepted business practices. This could not be further from the truth. As Rabbi Lapin demonstrates in his book, there is more dignity and morality displayed in a prospering business than an “efficient” government program.
There are nine more lessons or commandments that are helpful to become a prosperous person. These include about being generous with your charity, extend your network, know thyself (Socrates would love this lesson), know your money, and never retire (very important to practice). Most people are trained to work for several decades then retire. Retirement is a state of mind. When you are working and being productive, you will be prosperous. Just like exercise and proper diet, you want to continue to work and become prosperous. This will give you longevity in your life. Also, it will give you a quality style of life and life style.
This is an important book to read on your personal finances.
Book Review – Your Personal Renaissance – 12 Steps to Finding Your Life's True Calling
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Book Review
Your Personal Renaissance: 12 Steps to Finding Your Life’s True Calling
By Diane Dreher
Your Persona Renaissance supports an integral process of finding or refining clarity about what we want to do with our unique talents. Diane Dreher, the author of bestsellers such as The Tao of Personal Leadership and Inner Gardening has a knack for revealing her supportive heart in every word-encouragement and inspiration jump off the pages. Based on a combination of leading-edge research, practical steps for self-growth, and engaging stories about human creative capacity, the book provides guidance for culling out what really matters. It’s perfect for recent college graduates and those of any age who wish to re-think their careers or dive more deeply into new creative ventures.
Dreher supports each of the Renaissance practices she discusses with current research from neuroscience, positive psychology, and vocation development. The reader moves through the practices in this order: Faith, Examen, Community, Contemplation, creativity, Reading and Reflection, Exercise, Discipline and Dedication, always with an eye on what motivates and fulfills.
Dreher’s love (and extensive research of over one hundred artists, scientists, scholars, etc. from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment) of interesting, creative people captivates the reader with the engaging narratives sprinkled about in each chapter. Who knew John Locke studied medicine, tried diplomacy, and was urged by friends to become a minister? If Locke had chosen any one of these paths, the Enlightenment may not have been so enlightening. But following “his calling to help people gain greater understanding,” Locke became a philosopher-not the expected choice, and probably the most unpopular choice, but the one he wanted-lucky for anyone interested in democracy. Most of Dreher’s stories about multi-talented people of the past contain surprising facts-so the book serves as an interesting history lesson, as well as an intelligent self-help guide.
Because it can be a scary revelation to find out just what Spirit calls us to do, it’s comforting to have a kind companion such as Diane Dreher with us on this journey. Her personal stories are mini-pep talks of encouragement and affirmation.
About her friends: “My friend Carol Flinders wrote her book Enduring Lives about four contemporary women of faith: Etty Hillesum, Jane Goodall, Sr. Helen Prejean, and Tenzin Palmo, all of whom posses what she calls a ‘very powerful interior life,’ making them compelling spiritual models for our time.”
About herself: Dreher shares several events in her life, including a precious story about how she came to study Renaissance literature, ending the tale with, “Books, libraries, journeys, discoveries-these are some of my personal themes. Now it’s time to look for yours.”
Personalizing the book in this way makes it inviting to read. You really feel like you are sitting down and talking with an old friend who knows you well and wants the best for you. Why, even the notes/references pages are written to the reader, giving little-known websites to look up and additional articles or books for further reading. Job hunters will find solace in the book when feeling the normal panic that arises when out of work. Being able to slow down, and go through the discernment process laid out in the book will keen the jitters away and provide a wise plan of action based on an internal methodology.
Dreher shows us how our personal choices contribute to the greater good. Here again, she uses interesting examples to highlight the importance of deeply listening to our inner nudges no matter where they may lead us, not only for our own gain, but for the world’s benefit, as well. A central message of the book is: Contribution to the greater whole magnifies the meaning of our lives. Perhaps that’s key to understanding the purpose of one’s life purpose? Dreher tell us St. Teresa of Avila “reminded people ‘to take care that they do not hide their talent; for it may be that God has chosen them to be the edification of many others, especially in these days.’” “Being the edification to many others” usually isn’t the central thought most of wake up with in the morning. This book allows us to take time to contemplate, recognize, and act upon our central part within the larger scheme of things.
At the end of each chapter, the reader finds several appropriate do-able activities for practicing the chapter concepts. As the reader makes progress, Dreher is there along the way with congratulations and affirmations. She applauds each step, because right up front in the Introduction she lets us know “one powerful secret”: “Small actions over time produce monumental results.” Which translates for the job hunter–leave no stone unturned–do your best every day, submitting those resumes,talking with people, networking–all tried and true strategies. Now as you take these actions you have a companion by your side in this book that supports you every step of the way.
Throughout Your Personal Renaissance mentor extraordinaire, Diane Dreher shows us that it’s our day to day choices, those seemingly “little things”, that over time combine to bring about important positive changes-whether putting together a plan for improved personal health or launching a new career-taking our next necessary step is what a dynamic self-growth process is all about-the surest way to a personal Renaissance. And a most hopeful guidepost for society, as well.