I found this list and thought it worthy to note here for future reference and to share with you. I think you will find many of these sources valuable too. With all the free ebooks online, I still enjoy having a good ol’ bound paper book in hand while sitting under the tree in our backyard that’s why I have been taking full advantage of my membership in The Paperback Swap. I now have several books lined up for reading and that is strangely comforting, like having something to look forward to. I’ve listed quite a few books from our collection and sometimes I end up wishing for barcode scanners just to ease the job of listing them, but for now I simply list them on paper then take my list to the computer and enter them in the Paperback Swap database.
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This past week, my constant companion, my digital camera, caught a virus of sorts along with my laptop which now needs to be reformatted. I know, when it rains, it pours, right?
Well, what happened with the camera is, my daughter dropped it and after she did, the camera started returning a ‘lens error’ code. When I try to turn it on, the lens doesn’t come out, then the screen flashes a quick ‘Lens Error 12′ then turns black and shuts down.
At the time I bought it, I think I spent about $200. It was a little on the high side considering that now you can buy a digital camera with the same specs for about half the price, I knew I didn’t want to spend money getting it repaired. The cost of repairing it would probably cost the same as buying a new one anyway.
So, I turned online to see if this camera can be salvaged. I found out that this error is common in a lot of these Kodak EasyShare cameras. I lucked out that I am only having trouble now after over two years of constant use. Some people started returning these errors almost as soon as they got their cameras. From what I read in the forums, it really is better to just go on and buy a new one. Photo.net is one place where I found some of the more informative posts about this lens error. The problem is caused by the mechanism that makes the lens move in and out of the camera. Some people found the problem fixed by merely changing the battery - apparently it doesn’t like low levels of battery power and just changing to a fully charged batteries fixed the problem. A lot of people also found that banging the camera fixed the problem.
Why does banging the camera work? It works because apparently, after time, the gears wear out or break off and the small particles that break off fall and cause the other gears to jam or not catch at all. One enterprising person took his Kodak 330 apart to illustrate this problem with step by step photos. Visit this site to find out what causes the lens error on Kodak 330.
It is unfortunate that so many of the products manufactured nowadays are built to be disposable and irreparable. I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a scam or conspiracy as others on the forums, but it does reek of something like the Colonix scam where you are baited to make a purchase by ‘too good to be true’ promises only to find out that you will end up spending more later.
So I’ll probably buy another digital camera, but I don’t think it will be a Kodak. I wish I could afford an SLR, but that will be another dream post.
My daughters and I love origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. We are no experts, by any means, but it’s a great way to keep busy and stay creative.
When you’re a mom, you probably do a lot of waiting. Waiting for games to be over, for parties to be done with and all the other stuff you gotta wait on your kids for. You can read a book while waiting, but if you don’t have a book, these money origamis can be a lot of fun. I still have a two dollar bill in my wallet, folded into a t-shirt from two years ago. I’m surprised I haven’t unfolded it and spent it yet 
The great thing about folding your money into artful shapes is that you’d be less tempted to spend it! I’ll have to try folding a hundred dollar bill and see how long I can hang on to it. lol! More than likely I’ll have something pressing to spend it on like cough medicine, acne treatment or ice cream.
I haven’t read this book yet but I did read this review of the book that made me curious enough to enter a giveaway for it.
From the Amazon page:
“Admissions. Admission. Aren’t there two sides to the word? And two opposing sides…It’s what we let in, but it’s also what we let out.”For years, 38-year-old Portia Nathan has avoided the past, hiding behind her busy (and sometimes punishing) career as a PrincetonUniversity admissions officer and her dependable domestic life. Her reluctance to confront the truth is suddenly overwhelmed by the resurfacing of a life-altering decision, and Portia is faced with an extraordinary test. Just as thousands of the nation’s brightest students await her decision regarding their academic admission, so too must Portia decide whether to make her own ultimate admission.
Admission is at once a fascinating look at the complex college admissions process and an emotional examination of what happens when the secrets of the past return and shake a woman’s life to its core.
Remember the dog house video that has gone viral on the internet? It was a fun parody but it also came quite close to the truth. Some guys are just clueless when it comes to giving their spouses gifts. Now I’m not saying jewelry is the answer to everything, it certainly isn’t with me. But if you’re a guy and you want to play it safe, I say go for the jewelry rather than the new set of Calphalon pots
Guys, jewelry is a safe bet, that’s for sure. BUT! If you really want to score some major points, then you have to pick the right kind of jewelry. Yes, there is such a thing as the right kind and the wrong kind. This is when it helps that you’ve been paying attention to your lady’s sense of style. Some women go for simple, some go for ornate. Make sure you know what she likes. Also make sure you know what kind of jewelry she likes. Does she like watches? Earrings? Bracelets? Maybe she’s the kind who’d like a necklace? Do you know if she has pierced ears? Is she allergic to gold? It’s entirely possible that she is, you know. Seriously, if you want to stay out of the dog house, you have to consider these things.
For some great tips about choosing the right jewelry, check out the Tips for Guys section on the Bella True website. Here are some of the topics discussed:
* What to Give, When
* The Big Four: A Guide
* The Engagement Ring, Explained
* Rings for The Big Day
* When “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough
* Special Days
* Anniversary Guide
* Color Her World
* Gemstones by Color
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