A boy lacks the maturity of a man. He is not equipped to shoulder a man’s responsibilities.

A great man will not show his fear, but most men are not great men.

Great book for relationship help!, January 7, 2012

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T. King “bluepurrl” (Fayetteville, TN) –

  

This book has so much good information on relationships! If you’ve had a break-up and don’t know what to do, this is a great read. She talks about lots of different ways to get your ex back, or for that matter, if you should even try to. I especially liked the chapter on boyfriend breakup advice. Is it over? Should you move forward alone? That last line: “Guess what, you can do whatever you like now.” was a zinger! She’s right!

But if you DO want to get your ex back, there’s plenty of advice on how to do that also. No matter where you are in the relationship – breaking up, getting back together, moving on… this book can help.

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It works!, January 30, 2012

This book helped me out A LOT! I was driving myself crazy doing everything I could possibly think of to get my ex back. Reading this book helped me to look at everything from a different perspective and realize where I went wrong. I really liked the chapter called Sneaky Yet Happy Strategies. Following some of the methods in this book has helped me get back with my ex and we’re still going strong!

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A Great Upgrade (coming from an XSI), April 16, 2010

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Robert Stone (Midwest / Ohio) –

  

  

I just got this camera today (finally an available body only since I have no use for the kit lens) and I am awed. I had done a lot of research on this before buying it so I knew what to expect in terms of both the big upgrade issues as well as the little tweaks they have done, some of which turn out to be really terrific. If you are coming from another Canon the menus and interface will be second nature. Based on another very positive review just posted, coming from Nikon it’s also an easy step. Here are some early observations:

The Best:
A huge bump in ISO. This was one of the two main reasons I upgraded from my trusty (and still good) XSI. I have made some test shots and despite going up to an 18 MP sensor the noise is not much of an issue and I shot several pics at ISO 3200 which look quite good. I then shot some in 6400 which did start to show some noise in the low light but still made for serviceable pictures. I am looking forward to seeing what it will do around a campfire at an upcoming camping trip with my daughter! My XSI despite a F/2.8 lens could not do much with that in the past.

The other main draw for me was video. I dream of being able to bring just one camera to, say, Disney and have it do double duty and I think this one may do it. So far, I have only shot a couple scenes in fairly low light and focus is a bit of a challenge but by zooming in and allowing the camera to come to focus before the shot it is manageable. I expect this to not be as much of an issue in brighter light. Be sure to enable auto focus during video in the menu – I suspect it is disabled by default due to the noise many lenses make with focusing as that would be recorded as well. I have two USM / “L” lenses so that should not be a problem for me but your milage may vary. I also plan to try some manual focusing. Keep in mind that video clips for full 1080P 30 FPS are limited to about 12 minutes – I worried about this a bit until I realized that when I edit my videos shots are rarely longer than 4 minutes (and of that I usually keep just 2 or less). That said, this camera is not the one to choose to record, say, a stage production. For that a dedicated video camera able to record an hour or more at a time is a must.

The Good:
Better Live View – Live view mode is now much more accessible and in more modes.

Sensor Size – 18 MP sensor is nice for cropping and taking full advantage of “L” glass if you have it. Other than that, this is not a major draw from my perspective. I would actually have preferred this be a 12 MP camera allowing low-noise great pics to, say, over 20000 ISO.

Memory Type – This camera uses SD type cards including the new ultrahigh capacity cards. I know it is a small matter but I like being able to use the cards I have rather than having to but some expensive CF cards (such as used by the 7D). Keep in mind that they recommend Class 6 or higher cards for video (I got a couple 16 GB Class 10 cards for about $40 each which should fit the bill). I’ll use my older cards just for stills.

Stereo Mic Input – This allows the option of using a better mic than the built in mic. I may never take advantage of that but I suspect I will, actually. Of course, inclusion of a stereo mic would have been even better!

Misc – A lot of little things about this camera already impress me. For example, they moved the “no flash” setting on the main dial to right next to full auto and my most used setting “portrait” mode and away from the far end since they realized a lot of people use it (that’s according to a video I saw online with a Canon employee). There are a lot of little touches like that which I have already noticed.

The Bad: (really not so bad in many ways)
The build quality is not 7D (which I have just handled at a store). The magnesium body on that bad boy just makes it feel very solid and by comparison the T2i does feel not cheap but does feel light. On the other hand less weight is good (especially at places like Disney) and this camera is appropriately being labeled a “baby 7D” in terms of sensor chip, etc. Of course, having an extra $1000 in your pocket (or not on your charge card) is another huge advantage over the 7D.

It is not a full frame camera. This means there is a “crop factor” due to the chip size which effectively multiplies by 1.6 the focal length of lens you are using (as compared to 35 mm film cameras or full-frame cameras like the 5D Mk II. Since I was coming from an XSI which of course is also a smaller sensor for me there is no transition to make here.

In summary, I am VERY pleased with this purchase and expect this to be my camera body until my ultimate camera is released (full frame, stereo mic, uses SD cards, useable ISO to >100,000 all for under $1000 – I know, I know this is a pipe dream now but an (old) kid can dream, can’t he?)

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PERFECT!, March 11, 2010

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G. Argov –

  

Whether you’re new to the world of DSLRs, or are a seasoned photographer who wants to try your luck at video, the Canon Rebel T2i is perfect. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with it so far, and highly recommend to everyone.

Other than the T2i, I own (and primarily shoot with) the Rebel XS (1000D), and also have extensive experience with the Canon 50D. While my XS still serves me very well, I wanted to get an SLR with video capabilities since the release of the T1i. After finally saving up enough for the T1i, I really lucked out that Canon announced the T2i, which has even better features! I am lucky enough to finally have it, and want to share my experiences, and how they compare to my expectations
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OVERALL IMPRESSIONS
The camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn’t “feel cheap” in my opinion. It features a 3-inch LCD (compared to the Rebel XS’s 2.5 inch screen), which also has a very high resolution. It looks lovely! Auto-focus is fast, and I’ve been very pleased with the quality of the pictures and videos I’ve taken so far.
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PROS
IMAGE QUALITY: I feared that cramming so many megapixels onto this sensor, there would be a lot of image ‘noise’ (the megapixel myth). This thankfully hasn’t been an issue, and I’ve been very pleased with the pictures taken with this camera! Aside from White Balance issues (see below, Cons), image quality is pretty good!

VIDEO: Some people have disparagingly said that Video on DSLRs is just a gimmick. I disagree. Based on sample clips I’d seen on YouTube, I was excited about getting an HDSLR, and while videos are sometimes shaky if you don’t have very steady hands, a tripod eliminates those concerns. Audio quality on the T1i was criticized by many, but the T2i has a microphone input jack, which allows you to connect a mic. I don’t yet own one so can’t comment on that feature, but will update this review if and when I save enough to try this feature out. Additionally, this offers improved recording options, including higher fps (frames per second) than the T1i, which technically offered “true HD” recording of 1080, but only at a choppy 20 fps.

LOW-LIGHT PERFORMANCE: I am much more impressed than I expected. My Rebel XS could go up to ISO 1600, but would perform pretty poorly there. This not only can go up to a significantly higher ISO level, but performs much better. Less image noise means you have to waste less time editing your pics, and many more keepers!

SDXC SUPPORT: Only own SDHC cards up until now, but it’s great to know that this supports the next generation of flash storage, which means you’ll in the future be able to hold many more pictures than currently available.

CONS
NOT A FULL-FRAME SLR: This is not a full-frame SLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, and the APS-C sized sensor results in a crop factor (1.6x), and doesn’t necessarily provide the same image quality as the larger, full-frame sensor does. Still, at less than half the cost of the Mark II, I think this is a trade-off that’s well worth it for most users.

Crop factor means that this camera, like other Canon DSLRs that have the APS-C size image sensor, will not be true to the lens’s designation. A 50mm lens will produce an image more in line with 50mm x 1.6, or 80mm on a full-frame. This not only makes a difference for those who want to do landscape photography (which usually benefits from wide-angle views), but for those with unsteady hands. The general logic is that to ensure a steady shot, you need to shoot at the reciprocal of your focal length. So for a 50mm focal length, you should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/50 second for a steady shot. Keeping the crop factor in mind, you really should be shooting at a speed faster than 1/80 a second.

Crop factors are common for most digital SLRs, as full-frame sensors jack up the cost of production, which are then passed on to the consumer in the form of very expensive cameras. So it’s not so much a shortcoming of the Rebel T2i, but just a note to keep in the back of your mind.

DIFFERENT BATTERY: This is more of a hassle for those who owned spare batteries than for those whose first SLR would be the T2i, but Canon changed the battery. Again, not such a big deal, but might be a hassle for some who find out that their old batteries can’t be used on this model.

WHITE BALANCE: I found that the ‘Auto’ White-Balance setting was wildly inaccurate on my Rebel XS (often giving indoor shots a yellow tint unless I changed the WB to the ‘Incandescent Light’ mode), and I feel that the WB settings on this model still aren’t as accurate as they should be. If you want truly accurate WB, you can use a gray card, or an alternative would be to simply try digitally editing the photos on your computer after shooting.

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]]> http://getyourxbacknow.org/qa-why-there-are-people-who-love-to-comment-destructively-than-comment-something-positive-and-helpful/#comment-47653 Stanley Sun, 12 May 2013 09:10:48 +0000 http://getyourxbacknow.org/qa-why-there-are-people-who-love-to-comment-destructively-than-comment-something-positive-and-helpful/#comment-47653 I think its the way they were brought up, just like in outside world, people are nasty to each other in here. Its a lack of respect and ignorance. Often the people are horrible to people out of there own insecurities, so put down other people as a pathetic way to feel better.

Have a nice snow day. :]

however, i have noticed that many negative users here tend to be of one of a few groups:
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republicans
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etc.

Usually, these groups tend to let their emotions overrule their brains. you can tell when a particular category is overrun by these people by the number of thumbs up/down that are given. for example, in many of the sports forums, thumbs are rare. however, in relationships, politics, and religions, there’s a definite “us vs them” vibe.

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Solid stylish sunglasses, December 25, 2011

I really like these sunglasses. The lenses are fantastic. They aren’t too dark, and the polarization is great for the beach and fishing. They fit my large head very well which is rare. I prefer the tortoise shell frames to the typical black framed wayfarers you see a lot of people sporting these days.

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Love my Ray Ban 4147′s, March 30, 2011

Love these shades. My friends all think the shades look cool on me. Dealer sent them to me very quickly and they were much cheaper than sunglass hut.

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]]> http://getyourxbacknow.org/ray-ban-rb4147p-flat-top-boyfriend-polarized-sunglassestortoise-framebrown-lens60-mm/#comment-47645 Ernie Guaimano Jr Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:18:06 +0000 http://getyourxbacknow.org/ray-ban-rb4147p-flat-top-boyfriend-polarized-sunglassestortoise-framebrown-lens60-mm/#comment-47645

Hope these are legit (Edit: These are legit), May 31, 2012

I just received these glasses today. They do seem fake, which would be highly disappointing considering the price. I am going to take them to sunglass hut to compare before I return them. There are some imperfections in the frames and the box seems like it was printed using an inkjet. The sticker on the lenses seems off as well. I will follow up with my verdict.

After doing further research, I am more confident the Ray Ban’s legitimacy. I have emailed Ray Ban directly asking to verify a few questions. I will update again when I have a reply. (Also changed my rating from 3 to 4 starts. Will give 5 if I can verify that they are 99% real).

Ray Ban answered my email. As long as your order is sold and shipped (fulfilled by) Amazon.com, your Ray Bans are real. According to Ray Ban Amazon is an official dealer and therefore and glasses sold by them are real.

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]]> http://getyourxbacknow.org/qa-how-to-play-tenor-sax-in-bass-clef/#comment-47644 tri.du Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:58:07 +0000 http://getyourxbacknow.org/qa-how-to-play-tenor-sax-in-bass-clef/#comment-47644 Warren C.–agreed

You’re band director should have a baritone part in treble clef. If not, he’s missing a part from the set and should replace the part. You should push for this option; you shouldn’t have to do a ton of extra work (learn bass clef, write out a part, etc.) because he hasn’t done his.

Baritone, euphonium, and tenor sax are in the same key; they’re all Bb instruments. You won’t have to transpose, just read bass clef. The lines are GBDFA and the spaces are ACEG. Start slowly and write in a few reminder notes if needed. Really push your director to give you the treble clef part, though.