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Re: S3 IS; First Impressions... - 14 years ago

Glad you like the camera, Buzz. bfd's been impressed with his so far. It's a much better choice to take places where you don't want to attract unwanted attention with a dSLR and lens set-up but still want to get some decent pictures. The 1.5x teleconverter and the conversion lens adapter (with lens shade) is a worthwhile investment if you're going to be shooting outdoor sports.

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Re: Mint to Starve! - 14 years ago

When Dusty is on the street corner this winter, be sure you toss him a tamale …

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Re: Frustrations getting online at college (a little long) - 14 years ago

Can it connect at home on the wireless router?

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Re: Frustrations getting online at college (a little long) - 14 years ago

Sounds like the ethernet port in that room is faulty - not dead, obviously, but faulty. It could be awhile before the campus TNS gets to it. Consider that they are probably also responsible for all the telephones and cable access to campus, and you can see it is probably a small fiefdom. (At least it is around here - call TNS and unless you're in a classroom or lab that's having a problem - at l

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Re: Adobe sneak peaks native intel mac version at photoshop world - 14 years ago

Cool. bfd has been pizzed ever since Scott moved the show from San Diego a few years ago. Doesn't seem like Las Vegas in September is the best place to hold it, however … have fun though, and score a ticket for midnight madness if you can.

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Re: For those that alreay have a booze cabinet .... - 14 years ago

unfortunately, booze doesn't last long enough around here to warrant a cabinet …

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Re: Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition 2004 (mac) $78.92 AR - 14 years ago

…if you meant using the MSO2004 Serial to upgrade to MSO2010 for a discount when it eventually comes out, then yes, that's the only restriction. They typically sell just the Windows version (bare discs) here on campus for $10-$20 (depending on the time of the semester), but for Macs, you have to buy the Student and Teacher edition. Guess the Mac Business Unit still isn't working for free. If

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Re: OT: BBC's Katty Kay, What's the BFD about Couric?? - 14 years ago

… and now bfd, apparently.

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Re: Canon PowerShot S3 camera $349.99 @ amazon.com AND costco.com - 14 years ago

Costco wins … lifetime guarantee. bfd should'a waited a few months (for the S4 …)

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Re: Better camera deal than the Canon S3 for $356? - 14 years ago

The IS feature is what sold bfd on this camera. It really extends the useability to low light situations. As you mentioned, it's not going to ever beat a good dSLR, but it's a good walkaround camera. It's also useful for short trips when you want to capture some good pics but don't want to lug around a backpack full of lenses (especially now that "Air Travel Crackdown II" is here). P

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Re: I went to a wedding and got food poisoning...is there another explanation? - 14 years ago

…herein contained, one can understand why medicine is still considered an Art and not a Science …

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Re: Better camera deal than the Canon S3 for $356? - 14 years ago

Cost $429 in July, so $356 is already about a 15% reduction from that price … the last post has some pics bfd took with his new S3IS (including teleconverter for the field shots - we were not sitting "that close") using available light.

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Re: DogGone Pain: anyone use it for their pooch? - 14 years ago

Bummer … sounds like he's been a good pet and watching them get old is never easy. Our lab is 13 this year,and she's slowed down considerably. Sleeps probably 22 out of 24 hours a day - and limps around the rest of the time. She's always ready for dinner at 8:30, though - on the dot … and here she comes now. If he's not responding to pain meds then you've got nothing to lose by trying this

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Re: DogGone Pain: anyone use it for their pooch? - 14 years ago

Metacam is an alternative … a NSAID for dogs, it's inorganic and comes with its own issues, but it really works on pain. In a younger dog, maybe it's not a place to start, but with a 12 year old dog, you might want to eventually visit a vet. Dogs are pretty stoic about pain, so you'll probably notice it most in your pooch's reduced activity, appetite, less tail-wagging, etc. "Neutroceut

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Re: I went to a wedding and got food poisoning...is there another explanation? - 14 years ago

dehydration doesn't necessarily need a heat component…

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Re: I went to a wedding and got food poisoning...is there another explanation? - 14 years ago

From Carm's site… The early symptoms of heat illness include: Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle cramps Later symptoms of heat exhaustion include: Headache Dizziness and light-headedness Weakness Nausea and vomiting Cool, moist skin Dark urine The symptoms of heatstroke include: Fever (temperature above 104°F) Irrational behavior Extreme confusion Dry, hot,

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Re: I went to a wedding and got food poisoning...is there another explanation? - 14 years ago

Was it hot (not the bride, the surroundings)? Do some major league imbibing? …except for the sweats it sounds like heat exhaustion or dehydration… "food poisoning" (there are quite a few varieties) is usually a bit more, well, violent in presentation … as in "everything out … all exits … NOW" … people commonly call food poisoning the "stomach flu"

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Re: OT: Dramamine must be asked for at Pharmacy - 14 years ago

In some areas, you can just lift your nose and lead yourself to a bathtub meth lab … you'll find all the sudafed and dramamine you could ever want … …and that, in a nutshell, is the issue.

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Re: Are you ready for some (college) football! - 14 years ago

GO AZTECS! All taken with Canon S3IS … most at ISO 400. Close shots with Canon 1.5x Tele-Converter.

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Re: HDMI opinion - 14 years ago

The HDMI signal from your cable box may be unsupported. Doesn't carry sound on the Sci Atlanta model bfd's got, anyway.

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Re: 'tis September 1st! - 14 years ago

Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changing the minds of pretenders While chasing the clouds away Our hearts were ringing In the key that our souls were singing. As we danced in the night, Remember how the stars stole the night away Ba de ya - say do you remember Ba de ya - dancing in September Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day

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Re: Hurricane Forecast Lowered to "Below-Avg." - 14 years ago

Meanwhile, on the west coast, John heads for a little rampage in Cabo … Stay tuned … or just keep your head in the sand … no one really cares. New York Times

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Re: Sliding dSLR price to keep an eye on, Canon 30D now $1250 w/18-55mm - 14 years ago

If high ISO noise is an issue, and a new camera "isn't in the picture" try Noise Ninja - it's not nearly as elegant as a new camera, but it costs 9x less… Download the profiles for your specific camera, and fire away with confidence at ISO 800 and 1600.

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Re: OT: Does sleeping with radio/TV on all night mess with your brain? - 14 years ago

Only if you're listening to WACK-AM with replays of these two…

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Re: SteveO, first impressions of MX900? - 14 years ago

bfd could never get the MX900 to work with his G5 in Panther - at least not with any of the bells and whistles, which is what you paid 100 simoleans for … Maybe the newest logitech control center software that came out last week supports it better.

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Re: ALMEIDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 14 years ago

Yep, last season was not 24's best ever. Maybe next year… Jack's on a slow boat to China, though, so bfd's not holding his breath.

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Re: Gilligan's Island, unaired pilot - 14 years ago

Free Willy.

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Re: OT: Head Gasket sealing products, Do they work? Have you tried? - 14 years ago

The problem with some of the aluminum blocks is that they get all kinds of micro fractures … once the head warps, they're toast.

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Re: A thanks to BigGuynRusty - 14 years ago

Wow, what a coinkydink! bfd got his two fans today too. bfd got the two hi-velocity fans, the one with the floor stand and the one that can be wall mounted. They're churning up some air right now. Thanks for the tip, BGnR

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Re: OT: Place to stay (Hotel) in Yosemite in September - 14 years ago

Late September and Early October in Yosemite is perhaps the best time of year to visit. Lucky you!

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