Archive for March, 2007

Silver Prices Surfing Skywards In 2007

Silver is the poor relation of of the precious metal family. So why should silver investment be a great investment in 2007?

First, in times of uncertainty people pull out of paper currency and in…

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

War photographers: Why not promote them?

I went to a forum at The New School a couple days ago on Women, War, and Photography. It featured four of today’s greatest combat photographers: Carol Guzy of the Washington Post, Carolyn Cole of the L.A. Times, Lynsey Addario,…

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

What Makes You a Photographer?

Occasionally when I come back home after photographing an event, my wife will ask me “Were there any other photographers there?” Usually I’ll tell her I met Dave or…

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

A child wears a mask during a mask festival in Barva de Heredia, …

photo(Reuters) - A child wears a mask during a mask festival in Barva de Heredia, 30km (18 miles) of the capital San Jose, March 30, 2007. The National Mask Fair, where artists from around the country parade masks created around traditional themes or personalities from the political and sports scene, is held in Barva de Heredia, near San Jose. REUTERS/Juan Carlos Ulate (COSTA RICA)


Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Kodak CEO Antonio Perez drew compensation of US$7.37 million in 2006 (Canadian Press)

Canadian Press - ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - The chief executive of Eastman Kodak Co. drew compensation valued at US$7.37 million in 2006, a year in which the photography company trimmed 11,200 jobs as it navigates a tough transition to digital markets, according to a regulatory filing Friday.

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Jeska Stolle tests the three-dimensional (3D) face scanner used …

photo(Reuters) - Jeska Stolle tests the three-dimensional (3D) face scanner used to register individual details of passengers at the SAC Siemens airport centre in Fuerth near Nuremberg on March 30, 2007. The airport centre opened in December 2005 and presents the latest technologies available from Siemens for all airports and official areas where interior security is required. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle (GERMANY)


Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Ryan Lochte (front) of the U.S. and compatriot Aaron Peirsol …

photo(Reuters) - Ryan Lochte (front) of the U.S. and compatriot Aaron Peirsol start the men’s 200m backstroke swimming final at the World Aquatics Championship in Melbourne March 30, 2007. Lochte won the race in a new world record time of 1:54.32. (David Callow/Reuters)


Saturday, March 31st, 2007

Vasan, a baby Tapir explores its enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, …

photo(AP) - Vasan, a baby Tapir explores its enclosure at Edinburgh Zoo, Scotland, Friday March 30, 2007. The birth is a special event as it is the first time a Malayan Tapir has been born at the zoo and is also the first baby for this particular adult Tapir. Tapirs are hoofed mammals and are related to rhinos and horses. (AP Photo/Andrew Milligan,PA)


Friday, March 30th, 2007

Planning a Wedding on a Small Budget

The exciting time has arrived for you to plan your wedding. If you find yourself in a less-than-ideal financial situation to have the wedding of your dreams, you are not alone. If it looks like you mi…

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Nokia N93 for the delight of photographers

The ‘N’ series phone by Nokia are known for their supreme built and brilliant features. So far, all the N series phones have been able to prove their mettle in the mobile phone market. The users are m…

Friday, March 30th, 2007