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A $5,900 Lens For Professionals

Mikaela
4 days ago

Do you know how much is it? It costs $5,900. This is Nikon's new 300 mm f2.8 lens, a model intended for professionals. So what's the new feature of this camera?

The answer is "Speed."

It's hard to shoot fast actions using entry-level telephoto lenses. Now with Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II, it can shoot with a shutter speed four times as fast as an F5.6 lens. It is best suited for sports photographers and paparazzis.

This is a great gadget for those who will be watching UFC 107 live stream this coming Saturday. Watch BJ Penn vs Sanchez video stream will be available on Yahoo Sports.

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Holiday decorations, FOTD for the week

Hoozey
5 days ago
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So I got my holiday decorations up- save the live tree that we put up closer to Christmas. Thought I'd share with you.

This is our living room fireplace decorations. I made the stockings years ago.

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This is our entertainment center that is to the side of our couch- it houses the cable box, and other components since the house came with the flat screen TV you see above the fireplace and prewired such that all the other things plug in at this wall. The Steeler football is DH's gift from parents- Yes, he's already opened.

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This is a book case opposite of the fireplace that I also decorated. The rest of the house isn't decorated much- like the den won't be fully decorated until the tree goes up. Outside I keep it pretty simple- two small lighted trees at the entrance with red bows on top. Red bows tied to outside lights. Lighted wreath on the door. I also have these large puffy bows that I put on the ends of the brick stair "railing" Now if only I could keep the dogs from peeing on the trees. GRRR

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Here's two FOTD that I did this week. Once again I am shopping my stash and trying not to reuse eye shadows until I've gone through them all. I was kind of hating the photos because I was definitely in "mouth breather mode" due to my cold. Mouth breathing makes people look like they've lost IQ points in my opinion.

Foundation change to Dayna this week. Applied with MMBB Grape spray and red cleansing sponge. Couldn't cover the raw nose/flakey skin under it. :-( Mascara is Loreal Extra Volume with collagen topped with Maybelline Full N Soft WP.

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Dec. 7-

Pinch Me blush

Eyes- Rose Gold all over lid. Copperhead in crease. Green??? as liner over Milan Gelle Drops. Limeade as bottom liner.

Lips- Hush, NSFW, and Fondue lip tars over clear gloss.

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Dec. 8-

Bronzed Goddess glow

Pretty In Peach Blush

Eyes- Lovey Dovey inner 1/2, Smokin' outer 1/2. Vanilla Cream as inner corner and brow highlight. In Color Fabuliner in black.

Lips- NSFW and Petty Beige lip tars over clear gloss.

DZg - je t'aime

DZgunrock
5 days ago
2 comments

Je Taime

DZgunrock

FOTD-

Hoozey
Dec 7, 2009
6 comments

Hey all- sorry I haven't posted FOTD in a while. I haven't been wearing makeup much or haven't had chance to do photos- so quite a lack of them.

Been busy with Christmas ramp up and fighting a cold. Started getting sore throat last week and it has progressed to nasal and chest congestion. My poor nose is raw. I took weekend off on working out but am forcing myself to do squats today- writing this in between sets-- think treadmill might be pushing it--- seeing I can't breathe so great. LOL Did decorate the house (except tree which we put up about a week before) and need to do cards and baking yet. Only have 3 things to pick up and waiting for some deliveries- then wrap those few items and I am done with gift part of Christmas.

I also need to make the dogs some cedar filled beds. It's turned colder here and Sully has dumped a flower pot and trying to burrow into this bit of dirt on the deck because there are no cedar beds to snuggle into when they are out during the day. I buy inexpensive fabric and make a pillowcase- fill with cedar chips (love how they smell like little hamsters LOL) and then sew end shut. I will make them some very large ones for outside and smaller ones for their cages. Have to go buy a big bag of cedar chips for this.

So I am still "shopping my stash" trying not to reuse eye colors (except highlighter colors if I am wearing that.) All photos using Dayna Dark (may need to go to Dayna- it's crazy how fast color changes) and MMBB grape mist. Brows are Just Browsing Brown. Mascara Loreal Extra Volume (non-WP) with collagen with Maybelline Full N Soft WP over it.

Dec. 1-- you'll see some blemishes-- my face went really crazy because I waxed my mustache before Thanksgiving (plus probably stress too)

Mauving On Up Blush

Eyes- Rustic all over lid. Purple Haze in outer V. Better than Black as liner.

Lips- Melange and Petty Beige lip tars over clear gloss

Dec. 2-- taken with flash-- I hate how it gets so dark so early now. :-(

Loca Mocha Blush

Violet Vesper Glow

Eyes- Sea Mist (inner 1/2) Winey crease, Sterling Violet outer "liner" In Color Fabuliner in Black

Lips- Pageant and Petty Beige lip tars over clear gloss

Dec. 4 (not feeling so great this day)

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Pinch Me Blush

Eyes- Lav It Up inner 1/2, Chocolate Diamonds in crease. Vanilla Cream as highlight, Venerable Vert over Milan Gelle Drops as liner.

Lips- Fondue, Anime and Feathered lip tars over clear gloss.

Two more sets of 10 at 85 pounds left on my squats-- time to finish those up.

A question about Virtual Visa Credit Card

Junshin
Dec 7, 2009
1 comment

Hello ~
Have any one used this ?
does it work for paypal? what is the best Virtual Visa Credit Card????
Waiting for feedback from people who used it ^^ thanks

YLBB news

Fur
Dec 4, 2009
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New balm: Tuxedo Mocha! This one has coffee butter added... yum.
Also selected balms are on sale right now. Go here to see them.
I also have a "you choose flavor" listing if you want to choose your favorite flavor.
Or if you want a good deal, you get 6 balms for one low price. Perfect for stocking stuffer or just to keep them for yourself.

Last but not least, you get a gift with purchase with every order. :D