All categories - 10 October 2007

I have been researching SLR's for a while, and have all but decided to purchase the Nikon D40, because it got stellar reviews from various places, and was well spoken of here on Y!A.

In talking with a photographer friend the other night, she suggested that I spend the (roughly) extra $150 for the D40X. The only difference, it seems to me, are megapixels (6.1 vs 10.2), and a fraction of shutter speed increase. The only advantage I could see to higher megapixels is if I decided to print the photos and display them in a larger frame (which is a possibility, should I capture a great shot).

An extra $150 is within my budget, but if it's something not worth bothering with, then I don't want to spend it. Any advice from SLR experts is appreciated.

2007-10-10 01:47:33 · 6 answers · asked by Deke 5 in Cameras

I am scared to let him out incase he doesnt come back. He doesnt come to me when i call him and i live next to lots of lanes that lead everywhere and he doesnt know his way around the area yet as i only moved there a month ago and hes not really been out

2007-10-10 01:47:31 · 17 answers · asked by chocolateharrybaby 1 in Cats

2007-10-10 01:47:29 · 5 answers · asked by Incognito 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-10 01:47:23 · 4 answers · asked by Joe 1 in Do It Yourself (DIY)

2007-10-10 01:47:16 · 14 answers · asked by brainlady 6 in Words & Wordplay

Sometime ago, I read an article about lethal injections and how prisoners suffer horribly before dying. Their suffering is not visible.

Prior to the programme, I put 2 of my mothers cats to sleep because of illness. I'm having this agonizing thought that the same chemicals are used to put animals to sleep. It's driving me nuts and I end up crying every time I think about the possibility.

Does anyone know if the animals die peacefully or do they suffer?

2007-10-10 01:46:49 · 7 answers · asked by Fellina 5 in Other - Pets

Having just viewed the footage of his new space enterpise I was hugly impressed and now saving up the $200.000 for a ticket! If you havn't seen the footage it's at: http://www.virgingalactic.com what do you think?

2007-10-10 01:46:47 · 5 answers · asked by mystic_moggie 2 in Astronomy & Space

I do :)

2007-10-10 01:46:18 · 10 answers · asked by ☮ 5 in Polls & Surveys

My dog does not like to be left alone, and I don't like to leave him alone. He is friendly. At chuch and stores I never see 'no dogs allowed' signs. At stores sometimes you see 'no shoes no shirt no service' but I don't think that applies to dogs. I don't understand why more people don't bring their pets.

2007-10-10 01:46:18 · 8 answers · asked by victorschool1 5 in Etiquette

We dont have to leave it to detectives, as so many idiots say all the time, and we dont WANT to be detectives, WE are not gullible people and can see through the pathetic screen the McCanns are putting up in their attempt to cover up.
AN ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON 03/05/07. IT INVOLVED THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MADDIE>>> WE WANT JUSTICE. McCanns have the answers

2007-10-10 01:46:18 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - News & Events

Just because America put them in power to stop the war, doesn't mean they should actually stop the war, does it? Maybe America was really voting to "curb misconduct by contractors"???

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071010/ap_on_go_co/us_iraq

2007-10-10 01:46:09 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

he's a parakeet

2007-10-10 01:46:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Birds

The pressure has already started for me at work to dress for Halloween, decorate my work station for the holidays, attend parties for Christmas and New Year etc... I have repeatedly said (kindly) that I simply don't do the holidays. I don't discuss religion at work, but they all know what I believe and practice. Many feel, however, that I should do as society dictates and I should participate. When I refuse I get funny looks and even more pressure. I will stand strong in my beliefs, but it makes me wonder: how do others handle this situation?

2007-10-10 01:46:01 · 22 answers · asked by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

I have had huge bills from my current mobile phone provider and I just can't afford to keep it up. Am i able to cancel the current contract (pay off the money i owe) and start a new contract with a different provider without incurring huge charges??

The company I am with is three, can anyone tell me how long there contracts usually are?

Any help would be appreciated.

2007-10-10 01:45:51 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Personal Finance

What is your favorite Aerosmith song?

2007-10-10 01:45:30 · 15 answers · asked by rcds23 6 in Polls & Surveys

And if you have, please don't read page 13.

2007-10-10 01:45:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Players such as Comrie, Holmstrom,Guerin,Morrison,Ryder are still available. Do you think Toews will be back soon? And will he stay with the big club?

2007-10-10 01:45:07 · 3 answers · asked by logana02 1 in Hockey

A spring does not have an extension proportional to load at the very beginning because there is a certain amount of force you need to apply to a spring before there is any extension. What is this point called and what is a better explanation for it?

2007-10-10 01:44:36 · 1 answers · asked by Mbolt 2 in Physics

rajdeep singh from bangalore

2007-10-10 01:44:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

I got thumbs downs for this answer to the question "what religion are you?"

"I'm Pagan, I believe in many gods and godesses and believe that no one religion is 100% correct for everyone."

Christian religions, don't you know your own bible frowns upon judgeing another? Oh, but that's ok if the person you are judgeing is different than you, isn't it?

2007-10-10 01:43:39 · 28 answers · asked by Victoria Sparda 5 in Religion & Spirituality

I laugh at the fruit by the foot commercial with the lizzard that flicks it's tongue out at the boy with the strip in his mouth while Show Me Your Love plays in the background OH YEAH.......every single time, it's so stupid but I can't help but laugh.

2007-10-10 01:43:27 · 20 answers · asked by ͏҉ ßõhrçmrïñsÿ★ 6 in Polls & Surveys

Is it someon I know

2007-10-10 01:43:21 · 14 answers · asked by katie-marie 1 in Marriage & Divorce

What is meant when it said that someone "has no lips"? I was once offered lunch by someone who when he had his mouth closed it looked like a line drawn on a smooth surface. Is this the kind of person that is meant? Are very tiny lips also considered as "no lips". This description is not commom in African countries so it's new to me but I've pondered over this issue ever since I first read of it here.

2007-10-10 01:43:05 · 5 answers · asked by Mrs. Midnightbully 4 in Other - Cultures & Groups

One evening a husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife.
Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in Slim Fast. Maybe it
would take a few inches off of your butt!!' His wife was not amused,
and decided that she simply couldn't let such a comment go unrewarded.
The next morning the husband took a pair of underwear out of his
drawer.
'What the Hell is this??' he said to himself as a little 'dust' cloud
appeared when he shook them out. April,' he hollered into the bathroom,

'Why did you put talcum powder in my underwear?' She replied with a
snicker, 'It's not talcum powder......it's' Miracle Grow'.

2007-10-10 01:42:21 · 15 answers · asked by little kitty 3 in Jokes & Riddles

In raising my children I only want to do what's right for them.

When it comes to meals how should I go about it?

When it come time to eat should I set the table with a varity of food vegtables, meats, juices, ice cream, soda, candy, cake, pie, pudding and etc?

Then should I not tell them what to eat should I just let them choose from everything that is in front of them which they want?

Wouldn't it be better for them if I let them choose what they want for themselves instead of "forceing" my on ideas on them?

2007-10-10 01:42:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

On another question someone stated SAHM "Stay at home moms" as being as hard as 2 full time jobs.
I'VE been both. I'm a mom to a 10 month old 11 year old 9 year old. I curently work. FOR ME working then having household childcare to look after after work is way "so much more" demanding then when i only had the home and kids to look after. YES SAHM do work i'm not saying it's easy!. FOR ME personally working and then coming home is a whole giant TON harder.

2007-10-10 01:41:55 · 17 answers · asked by ally'smom 5 in Parenting

2007-10-10 01:41:48 · 2 answers · asked by AAA 2 in Other - United States

BELMONT, Calif. — Officials in Belmont have given final approval to a new smoking ban that is considered to be one of the toughest in the nation.

After a late push to ease some of the restrictions, the Belmont City Council voted Tuesday to pass the anti-smoking ordinance.

Prohibitions on smoking in parks and other public places will take effect in 30 days. The ordinance's most hotly contested elements — which ban smoking inside apartments and condominiums — won't be enforced for another 14 months.

Officials say the ordinance was written so that smokers will only face enforcement if their neighbors complain.

People will still be able to smoke on Belmont's streets and sidewalks as long as they are not loitering near the entrance to homes or businesses and in parking lots and designated smoking areas.

2007-10-10 01:41:32 · 10 answers · asked by civil_av8r 7 in Law & Ethics