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    Who needs a tripod?

    For back-up, I recently got a portable hard drive (a Seagate FreeAgent Go for me, but there are many other brands). 320 GB for around $70. It's quick and convenient for storage, but it cannot replace a photo-sharing site.
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    Who needs a tripod?

    Thanks. I may have to look into that. I'm using Google Photo strictly as a photo sharing site, but file sizes are very limited. I mostly keep things on the original SD cards and on my PC, but I need a better way to back up.
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    Who needs a tripod?

    Beautiful pictures. I especially like the night shots. I usually travel with just a compact camera, and would often miss chances like this, or have to live with grainy pictures. Even without a tripod, I am sure I can do a better job holding the camera steady, but haven't learned the proper...
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    Weekly RoundUp 12-30-2008

    Thanks Patrick. Really appreciate that you are still doing this despite other things you are dealing with.
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    Black Friday cheat Sheet

    On Black Friday I didn't get out of the house until 2 pm until the some of the crowds had gone home and rested, and still managed to get an electric shaver, an iPod car kit, a laser computer mouse and CD-R discs, all at half proce. As long as I stayed away from TVs, laptops, LCD displays and GPS...
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    Black Friday cheat Sheet

    Wow. This is so well organized. Thank you. Now if you can create a cheatsheet that also takes care of the standing in line at 2 am and all-day shopping, I would be so grateful.
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    Weekly RoundUp 11-13-2007

    Thanks Mike and Patrick. Does anyone know which version of Shrek goes for $10 at Target?
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    Help with new Bed!

    Have you tried rotating the canopy 180 degrees (assuming that it's symmetrical)?
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    Borders 30% off 1 item through 9/8...and beyond?

    40% off every DVD box set, Mon-Tues 9/17-18 http://www.bordersmedia.com/coup/coupon_40dvd0917.htm For Borders Rewards members No rain checks, no special orders.
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    iPhone - so...what's the deal?

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    Weekly RoundUp 8-7-2007

    No problem. I could just be that my Costco ran out.
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    Weekly RoundUp 8-7-2007

    I went to 2 Costco stores and neither had From the Earth. Fortunately I was able to pick it up at Circuit City.
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    Weekly RoundUp 8-7-2007

    The Circuit City I went to had about 10 copies of Eternal Sunshine, but they were all full screen. :thumbsdown:
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    Who's Using Skype?

    I use it but only in PC-to-PC mode. What I like about it is that you can keep it on while you do other things on the PC or around the room, and don't feel like you are carrying on an "active" phone conversation.
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    Canon SD1000 questions.

    You might also want to try adjusting the "tone/white balance" and "My Colors" settings to find a warmer, more appealing color.
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