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Be careful what you stick in your camera. Nikon is reporting some knock-off batteries are causing D70’s to explode. Mobile Mag: A Nikon camera service center has reported several camera explosions from Nikon D70 users, fortunately it occurred within the users camera bag. We have reported in the past on after-market and imitation OEM batteries…
...Read MoreAwww..for the love of…Listen up Nikon D70 owners. It appears Nikon is admitting there’s a problem with some cameras. Good news is, they’re willing to fix your camera free of charge. You just have to survive the submission and repair process. Nikon: It has come to our attention that electronic components related to exposure control…
...Read MoreWatching television it would seem there’s a patch for everything nowadays. I’m sure I’m not the only one who sees a woman wearing a patch on her arm and wonders… is she giving up smoking? does she have a heart condition? could it be antidepressants? is it birth contol? maybe she’s whitening her teeth? Sorry,…
...Read MoreYes, only in the town I live in could/would this happen. WZZM News: “A Modesto woman is in critical condition after being struck by lightning during an intense thunderstorm that passed through the area Tuesday evening. Peggy Montijo, 53, was walking down the sidewalk on Peppermint Drive when she was hit. Neighbors saw it happen…
...Read MoreKermit the Frog, my favorite character from Sesame Street of old, is returning to the spotlight to kick off a tour aimed at reestablishing the Muppets franchise for new owner Disney. Here’ s the scoop. Reuters: “Kermit the Frog, perhaps the world’s most famous amphibian, will embark on a worldwide “tour” next month to celebrate…
...Read MoreNY Times: “With fears mounting that high energy costs will crimp economic growth, President Bush called on Americans yesterday to conserve gasoline by driving less. He also issued a directive for all federal agencies to cut their own energy use and to encourage employees to use public transportation. President Bush said Monday that the government…
...Read MoreWow! How much more stuff can they dig up? Reuters: “Google Inc. (GOOG.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said late on Monday that it was tripling the number of Web pages that its system can search, seeking to upstage rival Yahoo Inc. (YHOO.O: Quote, Profile, Research) in claims to be the world’s widest Web search.” Tags: Google,…
...Read MoreCongratulations to Mr. Joey deVilla and his lovely new bride, Wendy. May the future hold only the best for you both.
...Read MoreMy Motherlode.com: “Homicide detectives have indentified the body found in a shallow grave on Highway 108 near Strawberry last week as that of a missing Modesto man. Police say 37-year-old Robbie Martin was last seen on June 26th. He was reported missing August 3rd by his brother.” Tags: Sierra Nevada, Stanislaus
...Read MoreSo you’re thinking about taking the plunge and getting a digital camera or you’ve just shelled out some dough and bought one but now you’re wondering what type of Compact Flash (CF) memory card you should use. Rob Galbraith has a great article on CF cards and the difference between them. It’s a great article….
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