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is a 5x optical zoom camera a good camera to get good pictures from a distance far away??

It's alright...you can get better though.

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Is a 6 mega pixel camera any good? Also what do you think is the best make of digital cameras? and are samsung cameras good?
Thanks in advance!!

It's okay, but most people go for an at least 8 megapixel camera these days.

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i take a lot of pictures haha
i want to get a memory card that will hold a ton of pictures, at least 200 (if thats even possible)
id like to be able to buy it at walmart (that is most convenient to me)
if it helps any- i have this camera:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8305110
it didnt come with a memory card like this one says.
thanks a ton xo

That camera has 7.1 megapixels...so a 1GB card will hold 230, a 2GB card will hold 460, and a 4GB card will hold 920. And it's an SD card.

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i got my camera last christmas. [not this past 2007 christmas] the one before that. so my cameras a year old. i'm not sure if it has a warranty. its a kodak, and its expensive. and my mom cant remember if she got one or not. soo.. A)how can i find out if i have one. B) can i still get one.

thanks so muchhh.

Almost all of the current cameras have a 1 year warranty...however, without the receipt or any proof of purchase you're kinda screwed...

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I have a digital camera ((Canon Powershot A410)) And recently every picture I take comes out ugly, with these lines going across the photo.... Anyway I don't know much about camera's... So any tips or help anyone has would be cool.
Thanks!

Here's an example of how the pictures are coming out, with the camera set on it's default...

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7287/img2835tj0.jpg

I'm 95% sure that the CCD sensor going bad, that's what it looks like in the image you linked. The A410 is pretty old, you should just go ahead and upgrade to a new camera. It'd be cheaper than getting it fixed.

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I'm trying to get my dad to build me a new room downstairs and i think i can get him to do it but he was to build walls and all that but i'm going to get a new bedroom i want black furniture with red walls i need to find new furniture that's not too expensive but cute does anyone have any ideas? i need help finding stuff so i can show him what exactly i want it's going to be a pretty big room also i'm going to get someone to write who are you to judge the life i live i know i'm not perfect and i don't live to be but before you start pointing fingers make sure your hands are clean in black and cursive pretty big on one of my walls. i found some cute stuff online at target but i need more ideas. help please?

Ikea.

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I'm looking to buy a new digital camera. I really like photography, so I would like one that I can use for different things, and also takes good pictures. I am on a budget, so my question is what are some good cameras I can buy for around $200?

You should check out something like the Fuji S700 or S8000.

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what does it mean when a girl "queefs" ?

Sometimes when you're having sex (particularly when the guy is on top or the girl's hips are raised up pretty high), air gets into the vagina. And well, what goes in must come out, making an unfortunately awkward "farty" noise.

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do you think i could possibly be pregnant or do you think its something else?

yes the condom did break. we didn't really think anything of it. so he put another one on and we continued.
and after i experience these "symptoms" i look them up to see what they could be. and they all say something about pregnancy. today i started feeling as if my stomach was on fire and i started tasting blood(metalic taste)... i'm not sure what that is all about either. could it be low iron?

thnx for your help.

Honestly, my boyfriend and I have had a condom break on us like 3 times and I'm not pregnant. It could possibly be early signs of anemia, or yes, low iron. Just to be sure I'd get a home pregnancy test.

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i'm 17 years old and i lost my virginity the 2nd of january this year. my last period was in early december, but my periods are irregular. i have them every other mnth, which is normal for me. but on the 17th of jan. i started spotting, it was light and then it got heavy and then light again! it is now the 19th and i'm still spotting? or atleast i think this is spotting. i've have symptoms of pregnancy...like, sore breast, i'm going to the bathroom alot more than i usually do, i have lower abdominal pains, fatigue/more tired, back pains.. but i have chronic arthritis. i have headaches but they are not frequent... i'm worried i might be pregnant.

I assume you're sexually active...

First, don't super-overload-panic. The symptoms that you are experiencing are probably attributed to your arthritis and simple hormonal changes that everybody experiences between the ages of 12 and 25. Now think back to the times you've had sex in the past few months. Were there any times you didn't use protection, the condom broke, etc? If not, you're probably not pregnant, obviously. If there were any situations you found yourself in, go to the drug store and get an at-home pregnancy test. If it's positive, schedule yourself a doctor's appointment, or go to your local urgent care clinic, where you can get a blood test to determine for 100% sure whether or not you are pregnant. If you have to go with a parent, you have the right to not disclose to that parent that you may be pregnant, and the physician that you see will be very confidential with you about it. If you are for sure and definitely pregnant, you can get in contact with your regular care physician or Planned Parenthood about your options: abortion, adoption, or keeping the baby. All I recommend is that you tell your parents or a close friend, whoever, sooner rather than later.

Good luck, and feel free to contact me if there's anything I can do!!

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I have recetly become a vegetarian, i am 15 years old and i am a girl. I can be picky, but i need to know some good dishes to make for myself! Please help!
Thanks a bunch,
Gina.

Load up on veggies, fruit, and soy products. Whole grains are great too, like cereal, oatmeal, whole wheat breads and pastas.

A simple dish my boyfriend and I share often (we're both vegetarians as well) is whole wheat pasta with meatless garlic tomato sauce and Parmesan or Romano cheese (if you still do dairy products).

What's really tasty for breakfast is oatmeal made with fat free soy milk, cinnamon and raisins.

Stir fry made with soy sauce, broccoli, pineapple and tofu is yummy too.

A simple salad of romaine hearts, raw spinach, shredded carrots, Parmesan cheese and fat free Italian salad dressing makes a great lunch.

Romaine hearts are also good with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, raisins and walnuts or chopped almonds and Gorgonzola cheese.

Steamed veggies are definitely a staple dinner menu item for vegetarians. Asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, etc.

Organic apple sauce (because most apple sauces contain high fructose corn syrup and a ton of sugar you don't need) with ground cinnamon...mmm...also apple or pear slices dipped in peanut butter.

Dried fruit like prunes are fat free, great sources of fiber and a good snack.

Watermelon, when it's in season. It's good for your digestive system, low in calories and freaking delicious...over the summer I hate like half a whole watermelon a day!!

Check out vegweb.com for more vegan/vegetarian recipes!

I'm so glad to hear that you've become a vegetarian, that's awesome!

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Ok, so I know I really shouldn't even think about being anorexic or anything because I know how unhealthy it is and of the risk factors, but I can't seem to shake the thought of being anorexic. It's because I am like seriously 60 pounds over weight. I am considered obese, although I don't look it. The thing is I am really not happy with how I look or feel and it disgusts me big time. Does anyone know of how I can get rid of these thoughts on wanting to be anorexic? I'm not saying that I am, because I am not....at least not yet.

I've struggled with anorexia for over a year now and trust me, looking back, I wish I had decided to take a different route from starving myself, which has turned into a constant battle and a mental disease, not just simple weight loss. Make healthy changes in your life: start scheduling exercise into your schedule so you don't have an excuse to skip it, choose carrots and fat free ranch dressing over cookies and potato chips, drink diet coke instead of regular, take a salad over fries, take the stairs instead of the elevator...simple changes can make a huge difference, you'd really be surprised! Good luck, and if you think you might start to struggle with disordered eating, get help ASAP from someone you trust. And please, please don't starve yourself. Take it from someone who knows, it messes with your body in SO many ways, it's ridiculous and very painful for not only you but those around you who care about you.

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I know it's impossible to do it alone but I'd like to do my share. I walk and ride my bike a lot, turn off lights when I don't need them, reuse plastic containers, wear old clothing, use the power-saving bulbs, use both sides of my papers, recycle, and when I'm on my own I want to use solar power in my home. I guess you could say I'm a tree huger stuck in modern-day suburbia. I just want to know what else I can do to help the environment. [and not spend a ton of money.] Any ideas? Thanks a lot!

i know exactly how you feel and try to live a lifestyle that prevents global warming as much as i can, even though i'm just one person. i suggest you lead a vegan lifestyle, like i do!

for more information:
http://www.vegan.org/

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anybody have any good advice on how to wake my self up before i go to school?

Ps. dont say to take a shower or to rub a hot rag on my face

wash your face with either oxy face pads or an exfoliating cleanser. get some caffeine in your system, too!!

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i submitted this question once already but it like didn't go through so i fixed it up a bit..

alright well..

one of my friends has very strict parents. so they were looking at her search history and found her myspace. they also found mine.

i'm not aloud to have a myspace. my parents made it very clear that if i had one, i'd be in deep trouble. i wouldnt be allowed on the computer for a long time and when i am allowed to my parents would watch my every move. so on AIM, i cant talk to anyone about private stuff.

i deleted my account already but i dont know what to do. my friends dad said hes going to tell my parents. her dad is going to say he saw it a few days ago so there's no hiding that i actually did have one.

i really don't know what to do. i don't want to get in trouble and loose my computer rights. last resort would be to come clean but i don't want to have to do that. i need to get out of this situation. i really need help, and FAST!! please, does anyone have any advice?

thank you sooooooooooooooo much. you dont know how incredibly bad i need advice.

Just tell them you had a myspace. It's not a big deal, they'll get over it faster and trust you more if you're honest with them. And you don't NEED a myspace to survive, jeez.

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i really want to eat this oh so delicious brownie my mother bought from ralphs but im on a diet.. brownies have alot of claroes and carbs! im scared and im cravin for it.

I've been there. Don't eat it. Go work out or drink tea. Stay away from it.

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My mom's calling me fat and I`m 5'8 and I`m 134. is that bad? =[ it gets me down. please help. I didn't think i was that bad.

You're a little bit overweight.

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Why did you rate me a 1? That's not fair, you asked, I was being honest. If you didn't want people to tel l you the truth, you should have said "I'm 5'8" and I weigh 134 lbs. Am I fat? But if you tell me I'm overweight I'm going to be offended and rate you a 1." Retarded.

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hey,
i wasn't really sure where to put this one. okay, here's my problem. i have this feeling all the time where it feels like i'm in a dream, or in a memory, or i'm just not here. it's extremely hard to explain. i've talked to my doctor about it as well, but she hasn't heard of it. my friend is the only person i know that has it too. i'm actually kind of scared, because i dont' know what could happen to me next. please help!

You might not be getting enough calories. I have that feeling 24/7.

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And, I like it. It's short in the back, and long in the very front. I can spike the back and whatnot, and I, of course, straighten the front. But, throughout the day, the sections in the front begin to flip inward, and it looks really stupid. I need some suggestions on how to keep it straight. Maybe some kind of hair supplies or some kind of technique?

I have like the same hair!! Haha...what I do is blowdry my hair, then straighten the front AND the back, and then spike the back with surf wax and then hair spray it too. It stays like all day for me, I just have to keep fluffing it up every two hours or so. Good luck, hair twin.

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do most girls finger themselves?

I don't. I don't know anyone who does. But I'm sure some do.

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