The Sony Alpha DSLR uses the old Minolta Alpha Mount for lenses so most Minolta auto-focus lenses work with the Sony Alpha. Only the very, old non-Minolta, alpha mount lenses might have issues.
Purchase the Sony Alpha body only (the kit lens sucks) and stock up on Minolta AF lenses from eBay and/or Craigslist.
If you purchase a lens you don't like, just sell it back on eBay. I've actually sold lenses back at a small profit.
A few years back, I got a beginner's SLR and spent easily well over the cost of a digital SLR in film development costs. I've decided to go digital, but I'm waiting for a kick-ass price on a D40.
The thing that finally made me change my mind was taking a photography class. We had to be so careful with the chemicals in the dark room - all kinds of warnings about ventilation and burns and whatnot - but then learned that the throwaway water drained right back int our water supply!
It might be a good idea, if this worked for you, to tell what brand of canned air you used. From the video it looks like the can says Memorex. Correct me if I am wrong. You can also say what didn't work for you so other people don't buy that brand.
It's going to be too exhausting from here on out to try to counter every idiot with internet access who graces Wise Bread with their drivel. So, I'm pretty much going to delete any snarling posts that don't have a valid point, starting now. That's my posting policy.
...that all the folks writing snarling, negative comments at the Wisebread writers (myself included) should take a step back and realize that this is a free service provided by writers with opinions who are trying to help you live a better life. If the content is not to your liking, you certainly don't have to read it. I think we're all adults here, the attitude and offensiveness of some remarks lately has been less than fun to read. Lets try and keep this civil folks, for all our sakes.
An important thing to consider as well is what the temperature is outside. These tips both rely on the surrounding metal being significantly warmer than the center area. If you try it on a cold day, your results probably won't be as good. My grandpa used to do this trick all the time (thanks mainly to my grandmas driving). I recall there were always dents in the car until the first hot day in spring, when they suddenly all vanished. :)
...a server had not come over after 15 minutes I would have just left. I have done it before and will probably do it again. IMO, I'm not willing to risk what the wait staff can do to your food. I've heard way too many 2nd hand stories of tainted food.
If I've come to the wrong place to get my question answered, I'm really sorry! Please let me know if you have any ideas if that is the case of another blog where I might get my question answered. Anyone who can answer would be great! My email is: smithmatthew1977@hotmail.com
I'm trying to weave together a short story for a creative writing class, and need some banking information. In my book/novella, there is a woman who owned a business. The guy who she sold the business to is trying to pay things off, and gives her 100,000 to pay it off. She doesn't want to get him in trouble, so she accepts the money. She is selling a property and getting some sum of money, say 100,000 dollars. She's giving 4 ten thousand portions to family and friends, and depositing the rest. She plans on paying taxes on it, but for some reason she thinks she is going to get harassed by the government. She is therefore keeping the cash in a safe and depositing it 2500 dollars at a time in order to avoid harassment by the government (she's been depositing 2500 a month already). Couple of questions regarding tax/banking: how much could she deposit with no harassment? Could those 4 individuals deposit 10,000 without having any reprucussions? Or would they have to deposit in small increments to avoid harassment? Also, does one have to pay taxes on money given as a gift, say as a person who had received the 10K? She is trying to protect the guy from getting in trouble...so is this a bad idea on her part? Methinks it is, or at least the plot of my story hopes so!
I went out for Indian food this weekend. We went to a place that has higher prices but tends to be less greasy than others. Nicer and cleaner than some of the hole-in-the-wall places we frequent. For some reason. the head waiter, who is usually quite nice, was really unattentive.
Now, this is a buffet, so I certainly don't expect anyone to bend over backwards to bring us stuff, but we literally had to do the same thing that you did - go to the front and ask the hostess to take our drink orders. When we finished our drinks (didn't take long - tons of ice), no one came to offer a refill. We did the eye contact thing. We tried flagging down people as they walked past. In a restuarant of about 20 tables, there were maybe five parties present.
Finally, when we were the only ones left, we managed to get our bill, and the Diet Cokes were more than $3 each! Maybe it's a sign of my newfound frugality, but yeesh! So we paid, I left a cash tip, and a little note that says "For $3 a drink, it'd be nice to have refills. Thanks!".
The head waiter chased me out to the car and let me know that it was MY responsibility to let him know that I need a refill. No discount, no apology. It was kind of weird, actually, seeing as how I tipped well enough. I explained that I had, in fact, attempted to fulfill my customer duties by waving maniacally at him from across the room, but he wasn't having it.
I've worked as a waitress for years, so I know whose responsiblity the refills are. And it isn't the customer's. But alas. I guess everyone has different ideas about what consitutes customer service.
Author's response to contradicting opinions: oh noes, you don't know what you're talking about! I'm an Authority, because I wrote an Article! Um, it's called research babe, look it up. You purport to understand the complicated buying habits of water drinkers (i.e. everyone) and didn't even know that filters like Brita don't remove most flouride??? Some bottled water is just tap water (but oh, FILTERED). Not all filtration is considered equal, and people have reasons for their standards. Gee, you didn't get a cavity while sucking down flouride? Proof enough! I say go start your new career in science, she who is the voice of reason for us all. I'll sleep better knowing you're out to save the world and look forward to your next article on why we should use wash cloths in a bucket next to the toilet instead of toilet paper!
But as I would always say with these kind of tips, the results will vary depending on the make and model of car, and the type of dent you're dealing with.
Whenever I go into a corner store and see a whole fridge devoted to bottled water, I laugh heartily. However, I also reach in and grab a nice cold bottle. I like having water with me wherever I go (with a nifty screw cap); even more, I like buying it when I forget to pack my Nalgene. It isn't taste, or prestige..its convenience.
the stuff in the dusters isnt usually CO2 due to the danger of high pressure force. They use a substance like tetraflouroethane (sp?) that can be stored as a liquid at lower pressures and still provide high velocity gas. As a result in phase change from liquid to gas the temperature drops. Look up ideal gas laws, PV=MRT. This is how your fridge works.
Sure, tap water is just as good as bottled water, but that's not an equivalent comparison. I drink bottled water when I'm not near a tap.
The equivalent comparison is bottled water to bottled (other drinks). Since most other drinks contain High Fructose Corn Syrup, I'll choose bottled water almost every time.
Or connaisseur. But isn't all canned air the same?
The Sony Alpha DSLR uses the old Minolta Alpha Mount for lenses so most Minolta auto-focus lenses work with the Sony Alpha. Only the very, old non-Minolta, alpha mount lenses might have issues.
Purchase the Sony Alpha body only (the kit lens sucks) and stock up on Minolta AF lenses from eBay and/or Craigslist.
If you purchase a lens you don't like, just sell it back on eBay. I've actually sold lenses back at a small profit.
Have you seen the casual encounters section? I tell there's some weird things going on around there. The web is a crazy place.
A few years back, I got a beginner's SLR and spent easily well over the cost of a digital SLR in film development costs. I've decided to go digital, but I'm waiting for a kick-ass price on a D40.
The thing that finally made me change my mind was taking a photography class. We had to be so careful with the chemicals in the dark room - all kinds of warnings about ventilation and burns and whatnot - but then learned that the throwaway water drained right back int our water supply!
It might be a good idea, if this worked for you, to tell what brand of canned air you used. From the video it looks like the can says Memorex. Correct me if I am wrong. You can also say what didn't work for you so other people don't buy that brand.
It's going to be too exhausting from here on out to try to counter every idiot with internet access who graces Wise Bread with their drivel. So, I'm pretty much going to delete any snarling posts that don't have a valid point, starting now. That's my posting policy.
You're right, Paul. I'm taking down the snark.
Seems like some old methods just keep on truckin'
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Thanks Andrea for this. I've attempted to make flower barrettes, but didnt use the leave technique, which I think is an important step.
...that all the folks writing snarling, negative comments at the Wisebread writers (myself included) should take a step back and realize that this is a free service provided by writers with opinions who are trying to help you live a better life. If the content is not to your liking, you certainly don't have to read it. I think we're all adults here, the attitude and offensiveness of some remarks lately has been less than fun to read. Lets try and keep this civil folks, for all our sakes.
An important thing to consider as well is what the temperature is outside. These tips both rely on the surrounding metal being significantly warmer than the center area. If you try it on a cold day, your results probably won't be as good. My grandpa used to do this trick all the time (thanks mainly to my grandmas driving). I recall there were always dents in the car until the first hot day in spring, when they suddenly all vanished. :)
...a server had not come over after 15 minutes I would have just left. I have done it before and will probably do it again. IMO, I'm not willing to risk what the wait staff can do to your food. I've heard way too many 2nd hand stories of tainted food.
If I've come to the wrong place to get my question answered, I'm really sorry! Please let me know if you have any ideas if that is the case of another blog where I might get my question answered. Anyone who can answer would be great! My email is: smithmatthew1977@hotmail.com
I'm trying to weave together a short story for a creative writing class, and need some banking information. In my book/novella, there is a woman who owned a business. The guy who she sold the business to is trying to pay things off, and gives her 100,000 to pay it off. She doesn't want to get him in trouble, so she accepts the money. She is selling a property and getting some sum of money, say 100,000 dollars. She's giving 4 ten thousand portions to family and friends, and depositing the rest. She plans on paying taxes on it, but for some reason she thinks she is going to get harassed by the government. She is therefore keeping the cash in a safe and depositing it 2500 dollars at a time in order to avoid harassment by the government (she's been depositing 2500 a month already). Couple of questions regarding tax/banking: how much could she deposit with no harassment? Could those 4 individuals deposit 10,000 without having any reprucussions? Or would they have to deposit in small increments to avoid harassment? Also, does one have to pay taxes on money given as a gift, say as a person who had received the 10K? She is trying to protect the guy from getting in trouble...so is this a bad idea on her part? Methinks it is, or at least the plot of my story hopes so!
But unfortunately, it doesn't always work out.
I went out for Indian food this weekend. We went to a place that has higher prices but tends to be less greasy than others. Nicer and cleaner than some of the hole-in-the-wall places we frequent. For some reason. the head waiter, who is usually quite nice, was really unattentive.
Now, this is a buffet, so I certainly don't expect anyone to bend over backwards to bring us stuff, but we literally had to do the same thing that you did - go to the front and ask the hostess to take our drink orders. When we finished our drinks (didn't take long - tons of ice), no one came to offer a refill. We did the eye contact thing. We tried flagging down people as they walked past. In a restuarant of about 20 tables, there were maybe five parties present.
Finally, when we were the only ones left, we managed to get our bill, and the Diet Cokes were more than $3 each! Maybe it's a sign of my newfound frugality, but yeesh! So we paid, I left a cash tip, and a little note that says "For $3 a drink, it'd be nice to have refills. Thanks!".
The head waiter chased me out to the car and let me know that it was MY responsibility to let him know that I need a refill. No discount, no apology. It was kind of weird, actually, seeing as how I tipped well enough. I explained that I had, in fact, attempted to fulfill my customer duties by waving maniacally at him from across the room, but he wasn't having it.
I've worked as a waitress for years, so I know whose responsiblity the refills are. And it isn't the customer's. But alas. I guess everyone has different ideas about what consitutes customer service.
Author's response to contradicting opinions: oh noes, you don't know what you're talking about! I'm an Authority, because I wrote an Article! Um, it's called research babe, look it up. You purport to understand the complicated buying habits of water drinkers (i.e. everyone) and didn't even know that filters like Brita don't remove most flouride??? Some bottled water is just tap water (but oh, FILTERED). Not all filtration is considered equal, and people have reasons for their standards. Gee, you didn't get a cavity while sucking down flouride? Proof enough! I say go start your new career in science, she who is the voice of reason for us all. I'll sleep better knowing you're out to save the world and look forward to your next article on why we should use wash cloths in a bucket next to the toilet instead of toilet paper!
These methods wont work if the metal is creased.
The dry ice method is used in the paintless dent repair places after hailstorms.
Ssh. Don't want to scare away dumb commentators. Bring them on.
...but what exactly is a PAINBRUSH and why were you shopping for one? Is it anything to do with flogging people who leave sarcastic comments?
...and the second one worked for me just fine.
But as I would always say with these kind of tips, the results will vary depending on the make and model of car, and the type of dent you're dealing with.
Whenever I go into a corner store and see a whole fridge devoted to bottled water, I laugh heartily. However, I also reach in and grab a nice cold bottle. I like having water with me wherever I go (with a nifty screw cap); even more, I like buying it when I forget to pack my Nalgene. It isn't taste, or prestige..its convenience.
A fantastic alternative to plastic bottles is the Klean Kanteen. www.kleankanteen.com/ Spend the money once and you can use it for years.
The second method didn't work for me, either. (I have a late model Honda, fwiw.)
the stuff in the dusters isnt usually CO2 due to the danger of high pressure force. They use a substance like tetraflouroethane (sp?) that can be stored as a liquid at lower pressures and still provide high velocity gas. As a result in phase change from liquid to gas the temperature drops. Look up ideal gas laws, PV=MRT. This is how your fridge works.
Sure, tap water is just as good as bottled water, but that's not an equivalent comparison. I drink bottled water when I'm not near a tap.
The equivalent comparison is bottled water to bottled (other drinks). Since most other drinks contain High Fructose Corn Syrup, I'll choose bottled water almost every time.