Hi, i need some advice on what i could possibly do to help my bf’s snoring, because it is affecting my sleep as well, and honestly….im this close to hurting him. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, in case you didn’t know, researches have shown that most of the cameras were destroyed either because of water leaks or because they felt down from the owner’s hands. And who are the most common type of people to drop cameras into water or on the floor? If you think of children, you got the correct answer.

Believe it or not, there are actually manufacturers that make only kids cameras known as “Tough Kids”. These devices are more focused on being resistant rather than having a cutting–edge design (actually, they look extremely bulky, which is not a problem since children need bigger buttons), but they can take up to 500 pictures if you use a memory card.

There are plenty of cheap waterproof cameras, but they do not produce particularly good photographs. On the other hand, you can purchase specialist waterproof equipment, like pouches and cases, which will protect an expensive Digital SLR camera. This is perfect for budding photographers who don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on a professional waterproof camera. They can enjoy experimenting with their camera underwater, then come home and relax on the PC, where they can edit their photos and visit partypoker.com while the photographs upload to Facebook or Flickr. A decent DSLR will set you back around $500-800, whereas a disposable camera is just a few dollars. The picture quality is clearly reflected in the price. 

Of course that when buying a waterproof and shockproof digital camera you will first consider its technical aspect regarding immersability and its resistance to falls, but even so, do not neglect the features it can offer. A best underwater camera is not necessarily a shiny one, but rather one that is extremely resistant, allowing you to both take outstanding quality pictures and in the same time be protected against common issues.

If you will be participating on seminars and/or conferences in Brazil, please select the country of your nationality in the table below to find out if you need a visa. If you are EXEMPT, please be sure that your passport is valid for more than 6 months, and check if you need vaccination. All exemptions are valid for a stay up to 90 days. Read the rest of this entry »

Getting in Curitiba International Airport
International and domestic flights arrive at Afonso Pena International Airport located 20km from downtown. The Curitiba International Airport (Afonso Pena Intenational Airport – CWB). Once you leave the luggage room you can find several ATM Machines at the airport lobby as well as some Exchanging Bureaus. Read the rest of this entry »

The organizing committee invites you for a series of tutorials offered by eminent experts in the field for the benefit of the attendees, including graduate students, and attendees wishing to increase their knowledge of contemporary topics related to document understanding and interpretation. The workshops and tutorials will be held at the Grand Hotel Rayon in Curitiba. The following tutorials are being offered on Sunday, September 23, 2007. For additional details, click on the title of the tutorial. Read the rest of this entry »

The State of Paraná is located in Southern Brazil occupying an area of 199,554 square kilometers or 2.3% of the total Brazil’s surface. In July 1004 Paraná had 399 municipalities. The state is divided in five natural areas: the seacoast, the mountains near the sea (Serra do Mar) and three plateaus: the first, the second and the third plateaus. Read the rest of this entry »

Which many natives consider a continent in its own right – is a land well versed in extremes. Beaches, sun, and fun are the calling cards of Rio, still South America’s premier beach resort. Yet as crowded as Rio is with cars and people and sunshine, it remains one of the world’s most sedutive cities. There granite monoliths and jungle-covered mountains unite with white sand beaches and the vast blue sea. Read the rest of this entry »

The organizing committee is planning a trip to the Serra do Mar coastal forests on September 27, 2007. Today, Serra do Mar is an important tourist destination in Paraná. Only Iguassu Falls surpasses the 150 thousand visitors that take the train tour through the coastal forests. This railway crosses the biggest Atlantic Forest preserved area of the country (Check some pictures). Departure and arrival times will be provided on-site. Read the rest of this entry »

Registration fees include all sessions, plenary sessions, lunch, proceedings, and a tour the historical city of Lapa on September 22, 2007. The workshop will be held at Grand Hotel Rayon. All prices are in US dollars. Read the rest of this entry »