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State of the Arts: Barre's arts are solid – like its graniteStefan Hard / Staff Photos
Dan Casey, above, executive director of the Barre Opera House, stands on the catwalk above the 1899 building's stage. Sue Higby, below, is seen setting up a show recently at Studio Place Arts in Barre.This continues a series of interviews with Vermont's arts leaders.
Barre's arts organizations, like the Granite City itself, are survivors.
And more importantly, despite troubled times they are optimistic about the future. That's because overcoming financial difficulty is in the DNA of this gutsy central Vermont city.
"There's a palpable sense of optimism here in downtown Barre and I think the presence of another several hundred (anticipated state) employees can't help but increase ticket sales as we move forward. We hope to ride that wave with everybody else," said Dan Casey, the Barre Opera House's executive director of eight years.
"I think people want there to be a recovery," added Sue Higby, executive director of Studio Place Arts, the Barre-Montpelier area's major visual arts institution.
"They're feeling better about their own situation, so I do think art sales and participation, just in the last six months, seems to be stronger," she said. "But I think we're just sticking our toe into the recovery process and that we don't really have a complete picture of what people will be experiencing over the next couple of years."
Both institutions seem to be miracles in an area that just now seems to be recovering from the downturn in the granite industry.
Built in 1899 as part of City Hall, the 650-seat Barre Opera House lay fallow for years before being rediscovered in the 1980s. Efforts by area theater and music people led to an eventual multimillion-dollar historic renovation that created the region's most important concert hall.
Today, the Opera House is home to its own seven-event Celebration Series, the Vermont Philharmonic, the state's oldest community orchestra, and the state's largest professional opera, the Green Mountain Opera Festival.
Its $350,000 annual budget comes from events, memberships, sponsorships and some grants, with about a third from ticket sales.
"For years, we were primarily a rental facility," Casey said. "Since I've been here, we've kind of tipped the scales in the other direction a little bit. We're still doing rentals, but now we're doing 'Barre Opera House presents' shows. These are programs that, as the year progresses, often become available and we are able to negotiate really good fees."
Studio Place Arts opened in 2000 after a collection of central Vermont artists banded together to rescue one of Main Streets oldest buildings. The result was three galleries, one on each floor, classrooms and a series of studios to be rented to artists. Each year, SPA presents some 20 original exhibitions — free to the public, attracting 8,000 to 10,000 visitors — along with art classes, in addition to providing space to other arts efforts.
Today's $150,000 annual gross budget comes from individuals, grants, business supporters, tuition, a small number of art sales, and rents from artist studios. The budget seems smaller than presentation organizations because it doesn't charge admission to its exhibitions.
"Nothing is over 30 percent," Higby said. "You never want one sector to have too much play in your budget, or else you're cutting your feet off."
Unlike most of Vermont's arts organizations, SPA receives no government funding.
"We got some (Vermont Arts Council) funding about six years ago," she said.
According to Higby, visual arts receive nearly the smallest slice of the arts philanthropy pie after, perhaps, poetry.
"So there is very little money that is actually directed to the area which SPA occupies," Higby said. "In addition, we do not charge fees to come in and enjoy what we do — with the exception of very inexpensive tuition."
Education and community outreach are big parts of both organizations. SPA offers more than 120 individual classes that draw some 900 participants. Other groups use the space as well, including the Washington County Family Center.
For five years, Vermont ARC, for disabled teens and adults, has been meeting every week at SPA to create art, culminating in its annual exhibit at the Vermont Statehouse.
"We have free classes for children on Saturday afternoons throughout the year — and they can range from eight to 15 participants," Higby said.
The Barre Opera House recently instituted a formal student matinee series.
"In the past we've done them here and there but now we're doing a minimum of four of those a year," Casey said. "We also instituted summer camps last summer and they were a great success. We filled both of them — about 40 kids. So we'll be looking to increase our educational workshops in the summer and theater workshops in the winter. People have responded really enthusiastically."
The recession hit both the Opera House and SPA, but not immediately, and not in the same way.
"We did pretty well for the first years. I thought we had dodged the bullet," Casey said. "Finally, last year, we saw a dip in our ticket sales of 15 or 20 percent. And we saw a bit of a drop-off in rentals, particularly in the last two or three years."
Higby added, "The initial effect that was people weren't taking vacations so, for the first two years, people were staying home from vacations and taking art classes. But people have limited tolerance for recession so, by year three and four, people were drifting more from their traditional spending habits.
"That means we saw a drop in signing up for classes by year three and four," she said. "And people didn't renew their memberships as promptly as they did in previous years."
How Casey and Higby responded was also different, in part because of the different natures of their organizations.
"I would say, generally speaking, eight years ago, many fewer steps were needed to finalize any kind of funding relationship," Higby said. "What a recession does is it creates a setting in which a director spends a lot more time seeking out, trying to find paid funding. It's just a different mood."
Casey's approach was to revert to more mainstream programming.
"When people have less disposable income they're a little less likely to take a risk in what they spend money on tickets for," he said. "So one of the things we have done is programmed more recognizable names – unfortunately, especially for emerging artists.
"Somebody who already has a track record that's well known has the ability to draw more," he said. "So we've started to program more recognizable names in the last couple of years and it's served us well."
Higby's approach to programming was quite different — but, then, SPA doesn't sell tickets.
"Sometimes when you enter a recession, as an organization you start dumbing down programs or playing it safe," she said. "I'm really pleased to say we dug our heels in and remained very focused on doing the things that have to be done to be a solid organization."
She added, "We are the only art center that has a 'freedom expression policy' — that alone is a huge responsibility."
There are also challenges for the future. The Barre Opera House, after 20 to 30 years of wear and tear on its renovated facility, along with the need for some more modernization, will likely require a capital campaign. But Casey is optimistic.
"The big part of our mission is to create community, and I think we've been successful with that," he said. "We have about 300 members, we have a loyal cadre of business supporters who sponsor shows and participate in our banner program. We feel really fortunate that there's an appreciation in the community for what we do."
"I see our organization continuing to set the pace," Higby said. "I think Studio Place Arts is an outstanding model. We definitely work hard at including more great artists, and more people who want to learn about the arts. So I don't see this as being a static organization — we're constantly pushing."
SPA's success comes from the same thing as the Barre Opera House — its community.
"Everybody matters," Higby said. "We listen, we make adjustments, we produce really great programs. People always say SPA is the art center with a soul. I am really proud of that."MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER The state of Vermont is banning outside burning of brush to reduce the threat of... Full StoryMONTPELIER Tensions are boiling in the Vermont State House between lawmakers and the states... Full StoryIts hard to imagine a Vermont country store without its cracker barrel and the attendant throng... Full Story -
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Bryce Harper connects for one of his two hits this afternoon.
JUPITER, Fla. — You wouldn't know it based on the results he's had at the plate, but Bryce Harper continues to be bothered by a swollen left thumb and may need to take the last couple days of spring training off to ensure he's completely healed in time for Opening Day.
The Nationals' second-year outfielder initially hurt himself on Friday when he was jammed by a pitch from Tigers left-hander Drew Smyly. He was held out of the following day's game but returned strong on Sunday and has been on a tear ever since.
Harper's third-inning RBI single to right field this afternoon against the Marlins was his ninth consecutive hit, raising his Grapefruit League batting average to a hefty .476. Turns out he got jammed again on that hit, though, and had to consider not coming up to bat again two innings later.
"He got jammed a little bit," manager Davey Johnson said. "I might have to give him a couple days off, I don't know. Usually those are just kind of nagging injuries … but if it gets real bad, you give him a little cortisone in there and that quiets it down. But I don't know if it's that bad."
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- Ivan Tuski - Mar 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM
"Kid needs to suck it up" -Rob Dibble
- Ivan Tuski - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:01 PM
"Kristina Akra, who served as a sideline reporter covering the Washington Nationals for MASN in 2012, joined MLB Network on Monday."I knew we needed to lock her down
- Ivan Tuski - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:06 PM
"Akra, a popular broadcaster, was best known for getting Gatorade showers after the Nats won a game."-OK now I think this is appropriate for a childish grown man like myself to post on a blog, but from a serious journalist? What did he walk off the set of Madmen?
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Hard to hide a sore thumb.
- NatsJack in Florida - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:39 PM
The way I see it, this team as constructed by Rizzo and Johnson, given good health, is built to score more runs and give up fewer runs than the team that played last season.That's good enough for me.
- NatsNut - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Did Henry pitch today?
- Rabbit34 - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:45 PM
All I can say is….stay sore Harper! Harper, the best player in baseball.
- Rabbit34 - Mar 26, 2013 at 9:47 PM
Kristina is gone!! What a BUMMER!
- Candide - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:15 PM
(Re-posting from late in previous post…)Been thinking about how good the Nats will be this year. Easiest way (for me, anyway), is to go down the list of the regulars and see how I think they'll do compared to last year.Going around the infield:LaRoche: Don't see him having a better year next year, given his age and the fact that last year was a career season for him. Expect him to regress to his norm, which still ain't bad.Danny: Everything I'm hearing is that he seems to have grown up as a hitter. Looking for him to have similar power as last year, but with much better OBP and fewer KsDesmond: Tough one to call. Was last year a career year, or was it his new norm? I think the latter, at least until I see evidence otherwise. But I'm not going to predict an even better year this season.Zimm: His post-cortisone season was great. If he avoids injury, expect him to hit .290 or so, 30-35 homers, 110-120 RBIs with all the men on base he's going to see (assuming Harper doesn't clear the decks ahead of him). If LaRoche is having a poor season, expect Zimm to get a lot more walks.Catcher: Ramos/KSuz has to be a big improvement over KSuz/Whoever Isn't Injured. Glad to see Wilson in good shape. Now if he can just learn to hold on to throws from the outfield…Outfield:Werth: His OPS last year was right at his career average, despite falloff in home run power. He's much more of a doubles hitter now than in Philly, and strikes out a lot less. At 33, hard to see him having better OPS than his career average, but not having him miss half the season has to help the team.Center Field: Span won't hit nearly as well as Harper did last year, but should be better defensively.Harper: We won't miss Morse at the plate with Harper taking his place. Or in left field, for that matter. Anyone want to bet whether or not he'll hit .400?So at the plate, we have two players who (I think) won't be as good as last year (or the guy they replace in the field) – LaRoche and Span. Three who will put up similar numbers to last year (Desmand, Zimm, and Werth, adjusting the latter two for injury time). And three who should be better – Espinosa, catcher, Harper/left field. Overall, a somewhat better lineup.Starting Pitching:All the starters except Gio and Haren are at the stage of their careers where they're maturing. So I'm looking for all of them to be better, for various reasons. Strasburg because 200 innings, and he looks stronger (have you seen his legs? Calves look like Popeye the Sailor's). Zimmermann because he apparently now has a changeup, which Boswell says is like teaching a gorilla to use a machine gun. Detwiler because he started showing last year that he trusts his stuff. I don't see Gio being better than last year – maybe a little less rattle-prone with experience. Haren… tough call; is he back from his injury last year? Or was giving up four homers to the Marlins today a harbinger of bad things to come?Starting Pitching conclusion: Three better, one regressing somewhat, one a big question mark.Bull pen: I really don't think it's going to be as much of a problem as some people here seem to think. Davy wants his starters to go longer this season, and there's no reason they shouldn't. With Soriano, Storen, Clippard, and the rest, finding two guys per game to pitch the eighth and ninth shouldn't be too hard.So I think we're definitely a somewhat stronger team than last year's 98-win squad. Would be interested to know other people think.I know at least one guy sees them at 81-81…
- natsfan1a - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Henry's not in the boxscore, so no.
- natsfan1a - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM
But there is a Wookie in the boxscore, on the other side.
- Steady Eddie - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:36 PM
Was 6 innings for Haren, one each for Mattheus (who wasn't bad at all, just got burned by mediocre defensive play, or I should say misplay, by the infield backups which would likely not have been made by the regulars — not only Tracy's throwing error, but a wild throw by Lombo (THAT was unusual) on what should have been a DP grounder, and then Pierre's "hit" was an easy grounder that went right under Rivero's glove. So other than Haren's penchant for gopher balls, not really a bad day by the regulars. I will worry about Haren only if this continues into the regular season; like ALR, he's a seasoned pro who I will assume takes ST at his own pace. There were also three warning track shots by Desi (which actually was pulled back over the fence by a great catch), Danny, and TMo, at least two of which would have gone out if they weren't fighting a 15+ mph wind blowing from left to right.Oh, and for anyone worried about DSpan — his OBP is .359.As NatsJack said, barring major injury, they'll be fine.
- Steady Eddie - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Forgot to add – and another dominant inning from Clip.
- NatsJack in Florida - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Clippard has thrown a breaking pitch to each hitter that he has thrown at least 3 pitches. And he's thrown it for strikes.He should be close to unhittable with an added pitch in his arsenal.
- Another_Sam - Mar 26, 2013 at 10:54 PM
i was going to post this even before I readt the AK piece just now. Have any of you seen Zimmerman's throwing this spring? He didn't get many changes in the the games I saw. In those games last week he made the sidearm slinging through more or less okay. But the one time he speared one deep and needed to plant and throw hard, he couldn't or didn't do it. And in soft toss before the games he looked akward. Have you guys seen him throwing okay this spring?
- NatsJack in Florida - Mar 26, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Sam….Sunday, he got one of those hit right at him that he could take some time on and threw 3/4 arm. The throw was on line but short and LaRoche made one of his patented scoops.With me, the jury is still out. I think his arm and shoulder are OK. I think it's in his head.
- SonnyG10 - Mar 26, 2013 at 11:12 PM
NatsJack in Florida said…The way I see it, this team as constructed by Rizzo and Johnson, given good health, is built to score more runs and give up fewer runs than the team that played last season.That's good enough for me.March 26, 2013 5:39 PMI'm liking the way you see it NJ.
- JaneB - Mar 26, 2013 at 11:26 PM
So, when they play in Florida on Thursday, do they just put all the gear on a plane and ship it up here? That gives them not much time to get the clubhouse all set up. These are the things I'm worrying about these days.
- Joe Seamhead - Mar 26, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Sam, I watched Zimmerman warming up last week and he looked great. As to Haren, I think he'll be fine. Span? I like the idea of a rattle, rattle, rattle lead off guy. I sure hope he's the guy Rizzo envisions.
- NatsJack in Florida - Mar 26, 2013 at 11:41 PM
Gear goes on the road tomorrow after the game.Players and staffs cars get loaded on transports and delivered to Nats Park where they will pick them up Thursday night.They'll wear new uniforms Friday.
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Mar 27, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Speaking of Opening Day, Duffy's is having an After-Party starting at 4 pm (weekday, I guess they can't open early).
- Faraz Shaikh - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:11 AM
NatsJack, Clip's breaking pitch, is it new or you are referring to the change-up he occasionally used last season, not as often and not too confident about it I believe?
- Faraz Shaikh - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:32 AM
I thought this was interesting: http://bit.ly/XbJfTc
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:33 AM
NatsJack in Florida said… Clippard has thrown a breaking pitch to each hitter that he has thrown at least 3 pitches. And he's thrown it for strikes.He should be close to unhittable with an added pitch in his arsenal. March 26, 2013 6:47 PM With one of the best changeups in the Majors, and now perfecting the bender will give him a great go to pitch to keep the batters guessing.
- Ghost Of Steve M. - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:37 AM
NatsJack in Florida said… Sam….Sunday, he got one of those hit right at him that he could take some time on and threw 3/4 arm. The throw was on line but short and LaRoche made one of his patented scoops.With me, the jury is still out. I think his arm and shoulder are OK. I think it's in his head. March 26, 2013 7:07 PM I am with you NatsJack. Mind over matter I think the scientists say.
- SonnyG10 - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:47 AM
Now I've heard of everything. The Iron Pigs have installed video games screen above urinals in the mens room. The discription is hilarious. Check it out. http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/26/17477173-pa-minor-league-team-installs-urinal-gaming-system?lite
- SonnyG10 - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:49 AM
- NatsNut - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:57 AM
OMG, SonnyG, that is hysterical!"Players will be given a score at the end of their game. The high scorers will be displayed in real-time on video boards inside the ballpark. Players will also be ranked and recognized on the team's website."
- Scooter - Mar 27, 2013 at 5:36 AM
Fellas, it's been fun. I'm moving to Lehigh Valley!
- Anna Peregrina - Mar 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM
"X-Stream Sport!"
- NatsJack in Florida - Mar 27, 2013 at 9:39 AM
Faraz…. not sure what you were watching last year but Clip has counted on his change up as HIS pitch…. and last year hitters knew it was 50/50 that they'd see it and killed it when he was up with it.The breaking ball is not new…. just never used…..and therefore ineffective…. He's now using it and it is good.
- natsfan1a - Mar 27, 2013 at 11:15 AM
If only they could harness the energy of such matches on fan blogs…
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Mar 27, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Prostate health, yeah, whatever. This is going to sell beer, and plenty of it.what did penguins do?
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:05 PM
"The high scorers will be displayed in real-time on video boards inside the ballpark."That needs clarification. What are they displaying, exactly?
- natsfan1a - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:14 PM
I was wondering the same thing. I hope it's the names/monikers of players rather than, um, you know…
- natsfan1a - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:15 PM
- Sec. 3, My Sofa - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:16 PM
"User interfaces"
- natsfan1a - Mar 27, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Yeah, that sounds better.


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Elvia Swainson, mother of missing Midlands teenager Gabrielle Swainson, was the 85th person to sign an online petition to find her daughter. The teenager was taken from her Northeast Columbia home August 18th. But even Elvia has doubts about this latest effort to locate her child. "Many people want to do something, trying to help and I appreciate that. I just don't know how effective it is," said Elvia Swainson. The petition, called 'Questioning Freddie Grant for the kidnapping of Gabbiee Swainson,' was started by a 12-year old girl who said if she went missing she would want people to help and she would want the person suspected of the crime to talk. The1000-signature goal is more than half way met. Meanwhile, suspected kidnapper, Freddie Grant, remains silent about the case, even though authorities say they located Gabbie Swainson's DNA and other evidence possibly linking him to the crime at his Elgin home. Richland County law enforcement says every little bit of information helps. However, legal analyst and attorney, Robert Rikard, says such a petition is a great public effort, but legally has no standing. "It can't force the prosecution to do anything, police or a criminal defendant to do or not do anything." Nevertheless, Elvia Swainson, still believes. "I know God can do anything." Meanwhile, the community wide search efforts in the case will spill over into the new year. Elvia Swainson says fundraiser to assist in locating the missing teenager has been scheduled for January 8th a Cici's Pizza at the Village at Sandhill in Northeast Columbia from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the missing child fund in Gabbiee's name. Elvia Swainson say she's hoping her daughter will be home before then. You have indicated this comment should be removed.said on Thursday, Dec 6 at 10:04 AM I think its an act of agreement..one can put thousand to flight and two ten thousand ...Praise the Lord on how many a thousand people in agreement can conquer.. I have been praying that this child be set free and return to mom..even if her soul is in Heaven..Lord has new mercies every morning and every morning i check my email to see if a breakthrough has been reached,,my soul weeps until she is found...I will continue to pray..there's nothing to hard for the Lord.. Inappropriate? Alert Us! Add a commentMost Popular |
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- #1Leah. Everyone sees her as a bitch without thinking of her pain45
votes - #2The Volturi. Everyone think's their so evil when their just doing their job. And because they drink human blood and because they're a threat to Bella.23
votes - #3Embry!!! Doen't ANYONE notice how hot he is???15
votes - #4Esme- She is the best mom the world could ever have12
votes - #5err.. maybe Rosalie doen't receive that much appreciation from everyone. :)11
votes - #6Alec,People think just because he is part of the Volturi they think he is some kind of evil villan9
votes - #7Riley. He's so totally devoted to Victoria because he LOVES her. Everyone seems to think he got what he deserved by having his head ripped off. And even if the fans appreciate him, Edward doesn't and neither does Bella. So, yeah...he doesn't get enough appreciation.6
votes - #8Charlie. We all love Charlie.2
votes - #9Mike Newton! Because he is only human (humans can be good too you know!) and is so cute. He always seems to me as if he is more important than is actually mentioned in the books...1
vote - #10Sue, due to she has always been mistaken1
vote - #11I think Alice, her story didn't appear in the movie even in the book. Humans in her past known her as a 'Witch' because of her Precognition, and also some fans doesn't like her over-fashion sense...But still, she's the best!! Fighting Alice, Good that you find Jasper... (Read her Wiki!) :)1
vote - #12Renessmee1
vote - #13Paul - because he sees everyone for who they really are especially bella1
vote - #14Maria, she created Jasper and taugh him what he needed to know to save the Cullens1
vote - #15Renata, she can beat Bella, she is stronger and has much more experance in fighting. Plus, she's not cocky with her sheild1
vote - #16because she knows the difference between good and evil, especially when it comes to the classification of vampires.0


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No less then any new console I can ensure you. After all they will most likely all Valve Source title, so basically everything since Half-Life 2.
Now for third party, whatever already appear here :http://store.steampowered.com/browse/linux/
On top of other third party that actually have plan for Linux version of their game:
-Egosoft had X2: the Treat and X3: Reunion under through LGP, but didn't renew the publishing contract for they want to do it themselves, now that Valve going for that market. So will most likely see X3: Terran Conflict and X3: Albion Prelude, has there is already a Mac port, so port to Linux shouldn't be too hard, and will most likely influence the speed at which we will see X: Rebirth, yet to release title, come to Linux.
-ID will most likely be one of those to go with Valve plan, even through they started to lose hope with Linux, been one of the most experienced dev with OpenGL, which is also good chance for them to increase the sell of their graphic tool and engine. (Come ID make Doom 4 a Steam console release title, we know it would be the perfect maneuver and the greatest historical circle in PC gaming history, Gabe showing the world that you can game on Linux with the same title he did it on Windows 95)
-Unreal Engine 3 been successfully ported to Linux recently, has dev like Tripwire Interactive interested in doing port of their game (make Red Orchestra 2, on Linux come true please), most likely peeked the interest of other dev, considering how popular Unrest Engine 3 is.
-Double Fine Adventure, Project Eternity, Wasteland 2 are high profile kickstarter with Linux version already announced.
-Neverwinter Night has always run natively on Linux, even if was never officially release for it, due to the way it was programmed, actually you can just use your windows install disk to install on Linux with few modification.
-Unity engine game will most likely see port. Considering it mostly just additional compilation in their case.
-CD Projekt show interest in Linux in interview and they show will to go with multiplaform, has they started making Mac version available on GOG, Witcher 1, from their own dev been available for Mac, so will most likely see port of it to Linux. With some luck they will or already started porting RED Engine to be multiplaform, which would mean Witcher 2 and Cyberpunk.
-THQ seem interested in porting, but in their case it hard to know if just desperate or actual will to do so (but require more then will in their, due to their finance).
-EA will most likely have to at least plan for it, even if they are too big to move without Valve have many turn in advance, but they are also too big to permit themselves to ignore, just in case they are successful, so should see at least a few title where they test the water, to have some financial charts to show stock owners.


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Beverly M.Pine Bluff, ArkansasHairMedium BrownNormal HairJust Didn't Do ItThe product does not have enough electrical current via the battery to do coarse hair such as on the chin. The fine lip hairs do come out just like they say, but not the coarse ones. Still waiting to see if the fine ones actually come backposted Jul 20, 2011Link to this post
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Darlene M.NCHairDark BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse HairIt Really Does Work And Is Painless, Just Takes Patience And A 4x Mirror :)I have purchased several different products that promise to remove unwanted hair but this is the first one that worked long-term. It was painless and worked as described. The one thing you have to do is read the instructions. In order for this to work correctly you have to have moist fingertips so read and follow the instructions.
The stylet tips wear down and bend easily so go ahead and order a few extras because you will use them. The tips retract and the little "wire" is so fine you can barely see it so get a magnifying lense or mirror and use a steady hand. Iserting the tip into the hair folicle is absolutely painess because the tip is finer than the hair itself.
I used mine to remove unwanted facial hair that appeared with menapause. It works on any colore hair and any texture, just be patient. You can tell when the tip is being used correctly and the hair can be removed very easily afterwards. The hairs don't grow back so it's much better than plucking them. I had two place that left tiny pink spots (near the lip area) where the hair was... but the spots disappeared overnight.
If you use this product on your eyebrows, you may end up with a strange twitchy sensation in the upper eye lid due to the sensitivity of nerve endings near the eyelids. It does not hurt but it might surprise you the first time it happens. The setting can be lowered if needed and adjusted to suit each user.
All in all, this is the best product I have found for long-term hair removal.If you can SEE the hair and are able to insert the tip properly to do the treatment, it will be the last time you'll see a hair there. I'm very well-pleased with my purchase and it's well worth the money I spent for no more stray hairs.
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MaggieIllinoisHairNormal HairFine or Thin HairMade In ChinaNote that it's made in China. It looks kind of junky when you get it. I have a lot of patience, and I was persistent, but I wasn't really seeing results. I couldn't get the tingling sensation described even when I shot it up to 10. Maybe it's too hard for a single person, whose not a trained electrolysis technician, to find the follicle/underside of the hair root? Also, after this experience I am not convinced that a 9-volt battery and wet fingers will create the charge needed for effective electrolysis. I was very exicted about it with it being so inexpensive, so it was kind of disappointing. I have thin light hair too, so I know I wouldn't have needed tons of treatments. I'd suggest popping for real electrolysis. Buy one of those cool magnetic curling irons instead!posted May 24, 2011Link to this post
SueSydney, AustraliaMaster The ArtOnce you have mastered the 'art' of this unit it is really effective. However the instructions dont mention the 'tone' the machine emits when you have 'made contact' with the hair follicle. I think this is important so to be sure you are not just plucking an untreated hair. Also as a previous reviewer mentioned, a few more needles included would be beneficial, as the spare in my unit was so bent that it will be very difficult to use. Otherwise I think its great.posted Apr 11, 2011Link to this post
Sheridan R.Herndon, VAHairBlondeColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairComplicated To UseThis is a pretty complicated thing to use. There is a lot to keep track of before you start... all the specifics, having water... having part of it in water and inserting the wand properly.
I guess if I spent a couple hours getting practice I might have been more happy with the results... but it has ended up being one of those things in my closet that I never use and wish I had returned.posted Apr 5, 2011Link to this post -
KimmyHairDark BrownThick or Coarse HairGood For The Money. Should Come With Magnifying Glass Or Mirror.I just started using it last week, so I haven't really seen results as far as permanent hair removal. It doesn't hurt, but I also haven't turned it above 5 and keep it at 3 most of the time. It leaves little bumps like mosquito bites, which turn into little red scabs. (My boyfriend says it looks like I have a disease because there are so many little scabs. He'll be happy though, once I never have stubble again. My body hair grows freakishly fast; I have a worse "5 o'clock shadow" than he does.) My one complaint is that it came with a really bad pair of tweezers that allow the hair to slip through more often than not. I just use another pair of tweezers that I have. The other thing is that it should come with a magnifying mirror instead! That would be way more useful than their really bad pair of tweezers. Sometimes I stick the stylet tip into the wrong follicle! It would be nice to be able to see the area a little better. So, a magnifying mirror or glass is NECESSARY! As far as the pain is concerned, it stings a little bit while the pulses are going through your skin, but it is WAY more manageable than waxing. I wouldn't really describe it as "pain". It also doesn't hurt when you tweeze the hairs out, so long as you did the right follicle. Also, not a big deal, but mine came with directions for a different model. It's a similar model, but it would be nice to include directions for my model.posted Feb 14, 2011Link to this post
JenIt Really Works...I have to admit I was pretty sceptical when I purchased this machine as to whether it would work or not...but it does! I haven't had it for long, but I can tell you it really seems to remove the hair. It takes a lot of patience but it seems to really work. I have tried the electric tweezers and they definetly didn't work for me. I have had problems with the stylet needles they are so fine and fragile I recommend ordering extra. I would have given this product five stars but I haven't had it long enough to tell you that the hair is 100% permentaly gone! It sure seems to work though...and for the price well it's really worth it!posted Jan 18, 2011Link to this post
MarthaVery Difficult For Novice UserThis tool is very difficult to use. If you have previous experience with electrolysis, maybe it will not be too horrific to use. For those who have never done it before it will be confusing and scary. The needle has to be sanitized before each use, but this is not the problem for me. I always hates needles and sticking needles to my pores are just too much to handle.posted Dec 31, 2010Link to this post
BitaNJToo Much Time SpentThis product does what it says, but be aware it takes a huge amount of time to complete your goal, I actually ended up plucking as i usually do. after using this product my right eye (side I worked on) kept on twitching for hours. Not very pleased with the amount of time spent with a tiny area worked on.posted Dec 12, 2010Link to this post
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Introduction | Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens performance | Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD versus competition | Conclusion |
Launched in February 2012 the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD is a 'fast' standard zoom available in Nikon, Sony and Canon lens mounts. On full frame DSLRs its wide-angle through to short telephoto focal range is ideal for general use photography, and featuring Tamron's VC image stabilisation system, as well as a fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture, its low-light credentials are pretty hot, too.
Tamron's SP, or 'Special Performance', range is targeted at the pro market and the Di suffix identifiesTamron lenses optimized for full frame DSLRS, although they're compatible with APS-C cameras too.
The SP 24-70mm is well specified featuring a fixed f/2.8 maximum aperture, Tamron's USD, or Ultra Silent Drive, motor for quick and quiet autofocus and their VC, or Vibration Compensation, image stabilization system.
Although not cheap the $1299 price tag is more affordable than own brand options like the $1887 AF S Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 G ED and, as you'd hope at this price, build quality is good including weather sealing, a zoom lock switch and a large 82mm filter thread, although the manual focus ring is fairly narrow.
The optical arrangement features 17 elements in 12 groups, including elements and coatings to reduce aberrations and improve image quality, so let's take a look at how it performs.
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
To website |
The Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is distinguished by being the first fast standard zoom for full frame cameras to include optical image stabilization. The fact that it does so in a design that includes a ring-type ultrasonic motor for fast, silent autofocus and a degree of weathersealing (Tamron uses the term 'drip-proof'), all at a significantly lower price than Canon's non-stabilized EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM that was announced around the same time, might lead you to think suspect must be some serious compromise involved in its design. But there isn't. Read the article |
Added by andy123 |
March 12
use with the on camera flash in iTTL mode
I am looking to buy this lens. I do a lot of flash photography. Is it possible to use the lens while using the on camera flash in iTTL mode? Does Tamron 24-70 convey the lens focal length to the speedlight mounted on camera (iTTL)? I ask this because I read somewhere that third party lenses do not convey the lens focal length to the flash for use in iTTL metering mode. Thanks.
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Added by rich1808 |
March 19, 2014
Sharpness issue on Tamron SP 24-70mm f2.8
Thank you DXO what a great resource you are!
I'm confused on your statement: A sharpness score of 17 P-Mpix is impressive in terms of the direct competition again ranking 1st for pro standard zooms, ahead of the Nikon 24-70mm with 15 P-Mpix, and Sigma 24-70mm with 16 P-Mpix. Considering the huge 36-megapixel sensor in the D800 however a sharpness score of 17 P-Mpix is less than half of the camera's resolution and put into that perspective is less impressive. So whilst the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 and pro standard zooms in general – offer good features, build and versatility, lenses that cover such a focal range with a large fixed maximum aperture aren't the sharpest. Are you saying that Tamron is the best of the lot BUT only Prime lens can take advantage of the 36mp sensor? Thanks! Rich Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
Added by Sophie |
April 01, 2014
Re: Sharpness issue on Tamron SP 24-70mm f2.8
Hi Rich,
Thanks a lot for the kind words and for your participation to this forum. You are right to say that the difference between best prime and best zoom is a bit large. So if you want to use the D800 at its best, maybe you should use a prime lens. Best regards. Reply |
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March 12, 2014
Nikon 24-70mm 2.8 G ED on Nikon D3200
Hows its Quality and performance ?? It not having VR on a lens. Does it affect if i try to shoot at moderate shutter speeds Hand held.I am worrying about the risk of blurrs.
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Added by jatinbajaj |
June 18, 2013
Is Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 compatible with Nikon D-90
Can you confirm if Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 is compatible with Nikon D-90 and if you can show any test results?
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July 08, 2013
Re: Is Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 compatible with Nikon D-90
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. Yes it is, results are available here : http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Lenses/Camera-Lens-Database/Tamron/Tamron-SP-24-70mm-F28-Di-VC-USD-Nikon/%28camera%29/439/%28cameraname%29/Nikon-D90 Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
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May 22, 2013
Not a pro lens
I own a nikon 24-70 and use it professionally.
I cannot recall a single time I need VR for it. The Nikon is built like a truck and the lens quality is outstanding. I am sure the Canon is the same. I do not understand how the Nikon misses focus, as every shot needs composition and in that instant, the lens focuses. When you spot focus and not have your camera set on 'professional' you do not have focus issues. The Tamron has an extending pump barrel, a feature that sucks in dust. A feature best reserved for lower use lenses. I work in dusty environments so the Tamron would never make my short list. I am sure the Tamron is a great lens, but not to be carried away by hype from users who may also be employees of Tamron. Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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August 28, 2013
Re: Not a pro lens
I use both the Nikon and Tamron version of this lens in professional applications. I've used both to shoot stills and video. Typically I used the Nikon in the studio and indoors while I like the Tamron for outdoor shooting. I've found the Tamron to be the better overall lens for my needs overall. The only area where the Tamron comes in second to Nikon is corner sharpness wide open where the Nikon slightly bests the Tamron. But that has pretty much been a non-issue. I've pretty much settled on the Tamron. It's VR capability makes it far more versatile for me on both still and video and has enabled me to get more useable shots and footage. I've not found the pump action detrimental and I work in dusty environments. My last shoot involved an afternoon at two wineries and a horse stable. I didn't see sensor dust as an issue.
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April 26, 2013
Hi, how do you consider uContrast and flare resistance while scoring?
Pro Nikkor's generally blew away others by their uContrast, bokeh, build, flare resistance, weather seal and more importantly service-ability. Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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April 29, 2013
Re: uContrast
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. Our scores relates only to what we measure : sharpness, noise, chromatic aberration, color sensitivity... For more information please refer to our score documentation : http://qadxomark/index.php/About/Lens-scores and http://qadxomark/index.php/About/Sensor-scores Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
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April 24, 2013
Tamron at longer distances
I was wondering if you have tested this lens at longer distances?
Is this part of you testing regimen? Or do you only do the tests in a small lab? In my experience it was fine when focused close but when you focus on objects that are far away the Nikon lens blew it out of the water. It could be that I had a bad copy but I have seen the same conclusion on other websites. Reply |
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April 22, 2013
tamron 24-70
A DxOMark Overall Score of 29 ranks the Tamron 1st for image quality on professional standard zooms, just pushing the own brand Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G AD into second with 28 points, and is well ahead of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM with 23.
It's Nikon Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, not AD. Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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April 24, 2013
Re: tamron 24-70
Thanks for noticing and letting us know. This should be corrected in a couple of hours. Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |
Added by josa |
April 22, 2013
Those who knows shoot with Tamron...
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April 04, 2013
Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon will be tested when
please do you know when will be tested lense Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon ? Reply | Read all replies for this comment |
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April 04, 2013
Re: Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD Nikon will be tested when
Thanks for your interest in DxOMark. Results are ready, the review should be available in two weeks. Best regards, The DxOMark team Reply |


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