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I don't like this shampoo very much. It seems to do an okay job of cleansing, but it leaves my hair with that gross waxy slick feeling. I feel like I was having quite a bit of breakage when I used this shampoo, too. It dried out my scalp a little as well. And the smell....I usually love Herbal Essences smells but this one was just weird. I miss the old Herbal Essence. D:
I have medium thickness hair that is fine. This shampoo made my hair very dry, limp, and dull. It also made my scalp dry.
I don´t like the fruity smell of this product. In fact I hate it, It´s too strong. Nevertheless, This shampoo is a good cleanser for oily scalp, and it´s not harsh on the ends, being suitable for long hair. So I will try to ignore personal taste, and give it 4 lippies.
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I have fine, wavy hair that I air dry often. I use this once or twice a week to get a nice clean wash since I use mousse and leave in creams on my waxy hair. It gets rid of any buildup and has a nice scent. I don't the matching conditioner, but the shampoo is great.
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I really like this shampoo. It really gets all product residue out of my hair and makes my hair light and airy. I haven't tried the matching conditioner yet..I have fine bleached blond hair in a layered bob...2 inches below chin. I've been using this shampoo only to clarify my hair once in a while...but the past 2 days I've used this both days, used a tiny amount of whatever conditioner is around...then after shower I use B&B Prep then a tiny smidgen of HerCut the bob stuff....I've had 2 good hair days in a row...I like this shampoo better then the neutrogena one and all other clarifying shampoos I've tried.
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I really like this shampoo. I have lots and lots of medium thickness colour treated blonde hair. I heat style with products almost every single day. I use a shine treatment, volumizing powder and hair spray. I switch between this shampoo and Joico Colour Endure Violet. This shampoo really gets all the gunk out and leaves my hair super fresh. I like the smell. Great price, I especially try to pick it up when its on sale!
I love the Herbal Essences shampoos and conditioners, but this was a huge no no for me. It didn't lather very well, hardly any to be honest, and the smell made me wanna hurl, which is a shame because I LOVE green tea. Used it once and gave it away.
I really like this shampoo and conditioner. I love that it smells sooo goood. It keeps my fine, damaged hair feeling light and soft and bouncy. I get a little frizz, but that's typical for me so I just use a little antifrizz serum.
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I love trying new products, most of which I'm consistently disappointed with. and this product is always the one that I find myself going back to. I have fine hair, but a lot of it. My roots get oily in one day and try ends. Most of the time, a shampoo/conditioner doesn't moisturize my ends but cleans, or it gives me too much moisture and my hair comes out looking and feeling greasy after my shower.
This does neither, very clean. My hair is straight so the amount of volume I can get is limited, but the product makes my hair feel so light.
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I, as a lot of women on here have the greasy roots w/ the drier ends. I love this shampoo, it cleans very well, and smells great. ***NOTE**, if you find it stops working as well as it initially did, just add a little bit of baking soda to it when you apply it to your head. The baking soda amps up the lather and the fine grit clarify your scalp a little more than when used by itself. This stuff does what it says.


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GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Police have a new set of eyes in the sky, trained on the streets of one Southern Oregon town. Grants pas police are hoping that the camera has a dual purpose: catch criminals on camera, and prevent them from acting in the first place.
The box is big, there's signs warning of video surveillance, and a blinking light on top. Police are using the video as potential evidence, but also as a crime deterrent. The corner of 6th and G Street in downtown Grants Pass is an area police call a crime hot spot. In 2007, there was a brutal homicide nearby. More recently, police have investigated drug trafficking, vandalism, and problems with transients there.
The box holds four cameras and can pan, tilt, and zoom into specific areas. The video is sent wirelessly and can be monitored live from a desktop computer, and recorded to be reviewed later. Grants pass police call it a great tool.
The camera cost $6,500; they did not spend any tax money and instead paid for it with money seized in drug cases. Right now, police can monitor the cameras live and access recorded video; within the next year, they hope to be able to see and control cameras, from inside their patrol cars.

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1. Coordinate by season
Knowing which flowers to put out for the wedding can be dependent on a number of factors, including the season. You wouldn't want to put sunflowers out in winter wedding or holly in a spring ceremony. As much as the colors need to coordinate, so do the flowers.
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A financial services representative works for a bank or other financial establishment to assist customers with a variety of the investments. They may also serve as the point person for handling regular loan applications for home mortgages, which includes providing information to customers on the application process. The financial services representative must be familiar with - and able to speak to customers about - a variety of investment strategies to suit the varying needs of the bank's customers. The representative must be able to gather information from clients such as age, time until retirement, family size, and income to help the client determine appropriate investment options. The representative also looks at the client's current investments and debts, and they may also be expected to make recommendations related to reducing payments or interest. Many banks also sell investment insurance and life-event insurance. The financial services representative presents these products to clients and customers as well.
Read More...Fidelity Investments offers the largest salaries in town ($44K on average), but the considerable range in workers' salaries creates a rather varied pay scale that stretches from $32K to $58K.
Offering a median of only $28K, State Employees Credit Union - North Carolina pays the least. Moreover, the compensation range seems pretty narrow; employees make $18K on the lower end and $33K on the higher end.
Financial Services Representatives usually report a few specific skills. Those who have experience with Insurance, Sales, and Customer Service can expect to be compensated well for these skills. Skills that seem to negatively impact pay include Customer Service. It is not unusual for someone who knows Customer Service to be familiar with Sales as well.
Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.
Financial Services Representatives do not generally earn higher incomes from more experience in the field. Those who have worked for fewer than five years take home a median salary of $32K, and workers with five to 10 years of experience earn a higher $35K on average. Financial Services Representatives bring in $39K after working for 10 to 20 years. More than 20 years of experience mean a somewhat bigger median paycheck of $41K, but it's not much more than what less experienced people make.
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Korean giant LG has decided to form a new subsidiary to run its support system including service to be called LGESK. Support for LG has till now been handled by its distributor Hotpoint. The company which gained market share by building a solid reputation for after sales support is putting up a 10,000 square foot service center from where the new entity will operate. Besides, providing support, the centre will also function as a training ground for LG's technicians who periodically have to be given refresher courses on new LG products.
LG Electronics operates in Kenya with several divisions; Home Applicances, Home Entertainment, mobile communications, air conditioning division and busines to business that includes security systems, laptops, teleconferencing systems, network monitors and so on. "In March we are opening a service centre that will be based at Piedmont," George Mudhune, the head of marketing and corporate communication at LG , Africa Logistics FZE told Star Tech. "Its going to employ more than 100 people by the end of next year and will serve the entire region." The Nairobi office looks after 15 countries; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundu, South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Zambia, Djibouti, Seychelles, Madagascar and Malawi.


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Willy Wonka | |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character | |
First appearance | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Created by | Roald Dahl |
Voiced by | Maurice LaMarche (commercials) James Arnold Taylor (video game) |
Willy Wonka | |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character | |
First appearance | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Created by | Roald Dahl |
Voiced by | Maurice LaMarche (commercials) James Arnold Taylor (video game) |
Willy Wonka is a character in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, and the film adaptations of these books that followed.
The book and the film adaptations both vividly depict an odd Wonka, a phoenix-like man arising from his creative and eccentric genius. He bewilders the other characters with his antics, but Charlie enjoys Wonka's behavior. In the 2005 film adaptation, Willy Wonka's behavior is viewed more as a sympathetic character flaw. Wonka's reasons for giving away his fabulous factory are never revealed in the books, but in the 1971 film adaptation, Wonka tells Charlie he "can't live forever", so he wanted to find a sweet child to whom he could entrust his candy making secrets.
Candy-maker Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) has hidden five Golden Tickets amongst his famous "Wonka Bars." The finders of these special tickets will be given a full tour of his tightly guarded candy factory as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate. The contest sets off a global craze, with everyone desperately seeking the tickets. They are eventually found by five children from around the world: Augustus Gloop from West Germany, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teevee from the United States, and Veruca Salt and Charlie Bucket from the United Kingdom.
Before the tour of the factory can begin, Wonka insists the participants sign a confidentiality form. As the children and their guardians enter the chocolate factory, among the many wonders seen, they notice strange looking people whom Wonka introduces as Oompa-Loompas, Willy Wonka's short, orange, green haired workers whom he saved from the wild beasts of Loompaland.
The Chocolate Room is the first room encountered in the tour. Wonka states that everything in this room is edible: the pavements, the bushes, even the grass. There are trees made of taffy that grow jelly apples, bushes that sprout lollipops, mushrooms that spurt whipped cream, pumpkins filled with sugar cubes instead of seeds, jelly bean stalks, and even spotty candy cubes. The main feature of the room is the Chocolate River where the chocolate is mixed and churned by the waterfall. Willy Wonka proclaims, "There is no other factory in the world that mixes its chocolate by waterfall." Pipes that are connected to the ceiling suck up the chocolate and send it to other rooms of the factory; Augustus Gloop is sucked into the pipe to the Fudge Room after falling into the river while drinking from it.
The Inventing Room is the second room that the tour goes through. Mr. Wonka states that all of his ideas are simmering and bubbling in this room and that Slugworth would give his false teeth to stay inside for five minutes. This room is home to Wonka's new, and still insufficiently tested, candies such as Everlasting Gobstoppers, exploding candy, and Wonka's greatest idea so far, Three-Course Dinner Chewing Gum. This gum is a three course dinner all in itself, "Tomato Soup", Roast Beef & Baked Potato, and the dessert, Blueberry Pie". However, once the chewer gets to the dessert, the side effect is that they turn into a giant "blueberry"; this happens to Violet Beauregarde after she rashly grabs and consumes the experimental gum.
Violet is subsequently taken to the Juicing Room to be squeezed before she explodes. The tour then leaves the Inventing Room.
The Nut Sorting Room is the third room on the tour. This room is where Wonka uses trained squirrels to break open good walnuts for use in his sweets. All rotten/unripe walnuts are thrown down a garbage chute which leads to the furnace. Veruca Salt wants one of the squirrels for a pet, but is thrown down the Garbage chute when she attempts to grab it. Her father is also thrown down after her.
In the 1971 Film The Room was renamed The Geese Room, and has many garbage chutes with machines called Eggdicators which tell the difference between good eggs and bad eggs.
The Television Room is home to Wonka's latest invention, Wonkavision, where they take a giant Wonka Bar and shrink it, then send it to a television. Mike Teavee then shrinks himself. He is then taken to the "Taffy Puller to be stretched".
Eventually, Charlie Bucket is the only remaining child. Wonka informs him that the tour is over, politely dismisses him and Grandpa Joe, and disappears into his office without mentioning the promised prize of a lifetime supply of chocolate.
Grandpa Joe and Charlie enter the office and confront Wonka, who tells them that Charlie doesn't get the prize because he broke the rules by stealing fizzy lifting drinks. When questioned on the existence of the said rules, Wonka irritably reveals the forfeiture clause of the contract Charlie signed. Charlie's part in his theft earlier in the movie means that he violated the contract, and therefore he receives nothing. Now obviously angry, Wonka dismisses them with a furious 'good day'. Tensions rapidly escalate, as Grandpa angrily berates Wonka for destroying the hopes of his grandson, but is shouted down by Wonka.
Grandpa Joe vows retaliation and encourages Charlie to give his Gobstopper to Slugworth, but Charlie is unable to bring himself to betray Wonka and returns the candy to him. Suddenly, Wonka joyfully tells Charlie that he has "won" and begs his guests' forgiveness. He reveals that Slugworth is actually an employee named Wilkinson, whose offer to buy the gobstopper was a morality test for the Golden Ticket winners, and Charlie was the only one who passed. Wonka leads Charlie and Grandpa Joe to the "Wonkavator", a multi-directional glass elevator, and the three of them fly out of the factory in it. As they soar over the village, Wonka tells Charlie that his actual prize is the chocolate factory itself, as the Golden Ticket search was created to help Wonka search for an honest and worthy child to be his heir. Charlie and his family will reside in the factory and take over its operation when Wonka retires.
Willy Wonka (portrayed by Johnny Depp this time), the owner of a famous chocolate factory, has long closed access to his factory due to problems concerning industrial espionage that ultimately led him to fire all his employees, among them Charlie's Grandpa Joe. One day, Wonka informs the world of a contest, in which five Golden Tickets have been placed in five random Wonka Bars worldwide, and the winners will be given a full tour of the factory as well as a lifetime supply of chocolate, while one ticket holder will be given a special prize at the end of the tour. After all five of the tickets are found, Wonka greets Charlie and the other ticket holders outside the factory and leads the group into the facility. During the tour, Wonka tempts each of the bad children to disobey his orders with something related to their individual character flaws. Wonka then invites Charlie to come live and work in the factory with him, and reveals that the purpose of the Golden Tickets and the tour was to make the "least rotten" child the heir of the factory itself, so he can have someone carry on his legacy when he gets too old. The only condition, however, is that Charlie must leave his family behind, as Wonka believes family is a hindrance to a chocolatier's creative freedom, a philosophy he developed due to his dentist father, Dr. Wilbur Wonka, denying his son candy because of the potential risk to his teeth. After secretly sampling some candy, Wonka was instantly hooked and ran away to follow his dreams. After being refused Charlie's offer, Wonka falls into a state of emotional depression and returns to Charlie to seek advice. Wonka soon reunites with his estranged father and allows Charlie's family to live in the factory, forever.
Tony Award-winner Douglas Hodge portrays the character in a new musical adaptation, directed by Sam Mendes and with music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London, which opened in June 2013.[1]
Early on in the production of the 2005 film, Nicolas Cage was under discussions for portraying Willy Wonka, but lost interest.[2][3] Warner Bros. president Alan F. Horn wanted Tom Shadyac to direct Jim Carrey as Willy Wonka, believing the duo could make Charlie and the Chocolate Factory relevant to mainstream audiences, but Roald Dahl's widow Liccy Dahl opposed this.[4] After Tim Burton was hired as director in May 2003, Burton immediately thought of Johnny Depp for the role of Willy Wonka, who joined the following August for his fourth collaboration with the director.[5]
Burton and screenwriter John August worked together in creating Wilbur Wonka, Willy's domineering dentist father. "You want a little bit of the flavor of why Wonka is the way he is," Burton reasoned. "Otherwise, what is he? He's just a weird guy."[6] Warner Bros. and Burton held differences over the characterization of Willy Wonka. The studio wanted to make Willy Wonka the idyllic father figure Charlie Bucket had longed for his entire life. Burton believed that Wonka would not be a good father, finding the character similar to a recluse.[7] "In some ways," Burton protested, "he's more screwed up than the kids."[8] Prior to Burton's involvement, Warner Bros. considered or discussed Willy Wonka with Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Michael Keaton,[2] Brad Pitt, Will Smith[6] and Adam Sandler.[4] Johnny Depp was the only actor Burton considered for the role,[8] who signed on without reading the script under the intention on going with a completely different approach than what Gene Wilder did in the 1971 film adaptation.[9] "Regardless of what one thinks of that film," Depp explained, "Gene Wilder's persona, his character, stands out."[4] Depp stated on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that he based the character on what he believed an "incredibly stoned" George W. Bush would act like.[10]
Comparisons were drawn between Willy Wonka and musician Michael Jackson. Burton joked, "Here's the deal. There's a big difference: Michael Jackson (d. 2009) likes children, Willy Wonka can't stand them. To me that's a huge difference."[7] Depp explained that the similarities with Jackson never occurred to him. "I say if there was anyone you'd want to compare Wonka to it would be a Howard Hughes, almost. Reclusive, germaphobe, controlling."[11] Burton agreed with the Hughes similarities, and additionally supplied Charles Foster Kane in Citizen Kane as inspiration. "Somebody who was brilliant but then was traumatized and then retreats into their own world."[8] Depp wanted to sport prosthetic makeup for the part and have a long, elongated nose, but Burton believed it would be too outrageous.[6]
Wilder's performance as Willy Wonka was well received and remains one of his best-known roles. Time Out Film Guide called it "Great fun, with Wilder for once giving an impeccably controlled performance as the factory's bizarre candy owner."[12] Critic Jeffrey M. Anderson, of Combustible Celluloid, wrote, "[W]hen the movie does actually reach the factory, and Gene Wilder takes the stage, the movie is saved. Wilder was in the middle of an incredible run of subtle comic performances... and he was at the height of his powers here."[13] Regarding Wilder's effect, Anderson wrote "If you're a kid, Wonka seems magical, but watching it now, he has a frightening combination of warmth, psychosis, and sadism."[13] Kevin Carr, of 7M pictures wrote "This is Gene Wilder's legacy. He was perfect for the role, and it was his mixture of childlike wonder and bitter, deserved vengeance that made the character so compelling.",[14] while critic Widgett Walls simply called it "Probably Gene Wilder's finest, most manic hour." [15] Wilder received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role as Willy Wonka, but lost to Chaim Topol as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof.[16]
Critical response to Johnny Depp's performance as Willy Wonka was more mixed. Critic Andrew Sarris, of The New York Observer, who did not enjoy the film's style in general, wrote "I wonder if even children will respond to the peculiarly humorless and charmless stylistic eccentricities of Mr. Burton and his star, Johnny Depp."[17] However, Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly wrote that "Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka may be a stone freak, but he is also one of Burton's classic crackpot conjurers, like Beetlejuice or Ed Wood."[18] Mick LaSalle from the San Francisco Chronicle found that "all the laughs [in the film] come from Depp, who gives Willy the mannerisms of a classic Hollywood diva".[19] Roger Ebert wrote "Depp, an actor of considerable gifts, has never been afraid to take a chance, but this time he takes the wrong one. His Willy Wonka is an enigma in an otherwise mostly delightful movie from Tim Burton,"[20] while Peter Travers wrote in Rolling Stone magazine that "Depp's deliciously demented take on Willy Wonka demands to be seen. Depp goes deeper to find the bruises on Wonka's secret heart than what Gene Wilder did."[21] Ann Hornaday of The Washington Post also criticized Depp's acting; "The cumulative effect isn't pretty. Nor is it kooky, funny, eccentric or even mildly interesting. Indeed, throughout his fey, simpering performance, Depp seems to be straining so hard for weirdness that the entire enterprise begins to feel like those excruciating occasions when your parents tried to be hip."[22] Joe Lozito of Big Picture Big Sound questioned the intention as well, writing "Depp's Wonka exudes none of the gravity required for the role. It's as though he didn't take the role seriously. Rather than an intimidating candyman teaching brats a lesson, this Wonka is simply a freak."[23] Depp received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for his role as Willy Wonka, but lost to Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash in Walk the Line.[24]


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Black Walnuts/Compost
My neighbour has two Black Walnut trees. Under normal conditions the leaves which fall usually don't fall on my side of the fence, but not this year. Every time the wind blows I get inundated with the blasted things.
My information tells me that Black Walnuts will prevent growth in other plants and trees, due to the Jugalone production.
My question has to do with composting these leaves.
Would composted Black walnut leaves have this suppressive effect?
Should I dispose of them some other way?
I have several Balck Waalnut trees and the leaves from those trees are composted as well as being used for mulches and I see no real problem from doing that. A couple of years, when the leaves fell in one night into a thick pile under the trees, I cleaned them up and spread the shredded leaves over an area where there was primarily Quack Grass with some Perennial Rye growing and in about a week I did notice that the Quack Grass was being suppressed but the Perennial Rye was growing in faster and thicker.
Every article, without exception, advises that black walnut debris be picked up regularly and often so that the juglone does not affect the soil of nearby plants.
Since its not the tree itself, but the droppings of leaves and twigs that causes such chemical harm it just makes good sense to not invite trouble by putting the debris to other uses, such as putting it into composts.
If such harm could affect even slightly our plants then why do it. To say the chemcial reaction doesn't do harm is going against every mention by those that study the issue. Just because we cant see what damage might be the result is no excuse to advise others to ignore the possible harm and to suggest, because a person has "many" trees, and hasn't witnessed damage is not a reason to say that harm isn't being done.
I must say too that if a person has many...I assume then, more than 2...and considering walnut trees take on a canopy of 30 - 40 - 50 feet across, one saying 'many' then must be living on acreage of much wasted land.
White it is true that some plants can be grown near walnut trees without harm, the number is in the vast minority.
Even some trees are, respectively, advised to be not planted within certain distances from the walnut.
You might want to read this from Ohio state. 2-4 weeks of composting is recommended. a separate pile that can be seed teasted may be used if tomatoes or other Juglone sensitive plants are to be grown. Most of the Juglone is in the root system.
Curt ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1148.html
JUGLANS- family is Butternut,Black walnut,English walnut.
The black walnut shell, leaves,twigs, roots, bark, wood chips all change the soil. However if you have no problem with the compost, go for it.
Do A search & you will find 2 list, one of plants that will grow near or under BW trees & one of plants that will not grow near or under Bw trees.
Here is the link. It doesn't sound as bad as I thought. I don't use anything from the black walnut in my garden. I wouldn't put it in my compost, but I am sure the University knows more than I.
Here is a link that might be useful: curt's link
Five years ago I put the leaves from a walnut (English) tree in one end of my garden(the first fall at a new to us residence). A week later, after tilling those leaves and others in, I was driving down the freeway and I remembered reading in a horse book, 30 years ago, the warning not to use walnut shavings for horse bedding due to some toxicity. I called the county extension service- the gal told me not to worry about it- a couple of days later she called me again, after talking to a horticulurist from Washington State University- there was a problem from the Jugolone in the leaves. My cucumbers wouldn't germinate even after replanting a couple of weeks later.
Beans, carrots and beets aren't sensitive to jugolone whereas cucumbers, peppers and tomatos are. I planted a few cucumber seeds in that end of the garden this year and am happy to say that they did germinate.
I've read in the last few years that you can use walnut leaves after they have been composted. I still bag my Walnut leaves separately for a trip to the waste management system but if there are some walnut leaves that have blown into other areas I just go ahead and mix them in with the other leaves for the compost bin.
Perhaps I should put the one half dozen bags and a Free Leaves sign with them out by the street, to make it easy for any compost whackos out trolling to ...score.
Even after composting walnut leaves retain the ability to suppress germination and/or growth of some veggies. The effect is not just from leaves, but also from roots, limbs, stems, or any residue from a walnut. Black walnuts are far worse than English/Persian walnuts because of higher concentrations of juglone. The roots are the worst problem followed by the leaves which are obviously more mobile. Once juglone is in soil, it takes 2 or more years of rainfall plus a lot of active fungal organisms to break it down or leach it out. Small amounts of juglone are not a problem in compost, but if the volume of leaves is more than 10% of the pile, you will get residual activity from the juglone. As in the Ohio article, long term composting tends to break it down. I still would not plant tomato seed in such compost.
Walnut leaves should never be used as bedding for horses.


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Couples Watch: Demi & Ashton Enjoy Pizza and Beer in Idaho
Originally posted 07/11/2011 06:00AM
Demi Moore and hubby Ashton Kutcher are still enjoying themselves in Idaho. Over the weekend, the happy couple – plus about 20 friends – drank beer and ate pizza at Hailey, Idaho, hotspot McClain's. Moore wore all black and Kutcher sported what an onlooker described as "trucker gear," and the couple hung out for a few hours with their pals.
Elizabeth Hurley to Join Gossip Girl
Originally posted 07/06/2011 02:00PM
She won't be taking on Wonder Woman, but Elizabeth Hurley will still soon have some tough – not to mention fashionable – competition.
The actress, who was to play the super-vixen's rival Veronica Cale in the failed Wonder Woman reboot on NBC, has a new television gig on Gossip Girl.
Hurley, 46, will tackle the Upper East Side and its flashiest residents in the upcoming fifth season – which premieres Sept. 26 – for a multi-episode story arc, reports TVLine.
Elizabeth Hurley's Divorce Is Finalized
Originally posted 06/15/2011 10:55AM
Elizabeth Hurley's divorce from businessman Arun Nayar has been finalized following their split last year.
The divorce decree was granted in a London court on Wednesday. Neither party was present, reports the Associated Press. The grounds given for the divorce was Nayar's "unreasonable behavior."
The actress, now 46, married Nayar in a civil ceremony at a castle in England in 2007 after dating since 2003. She has a 9-year-old son, Damian, with her ex Stephen Bing, and dated Hugh Grant for 13 years before that.
Elizabeth Hurley: I'm Coping Well with My Divorce
Originally posted 04/13/2011 12:10PM
Elizabeth Hurley isn't dwelling on her recent divorce from Arun Nayar.
"I think I'm coping quite well, actually," she told PEOPLE at the Harper's Bazaar Fabulous at Every Age bash in New York Tuesday night. "We're all quite happy right now and trying to move forward."
Since filing for divorce the actress has been spending a lot of time on her farm, according to a source, and she plans on joining her son, Damian, on a trip to India next week.
Elizabeth Hurley Files for Divorce: Report
Originally posted 04/02/2011 05:30PM
Elizabeth Hurley filed for divorce from Arun Nayar, her husband of four years, on Friday, according to the U.K.'s Daily Mail.
In papers filed in London's High Court, the Estee Lauder spokesmodel reportedly blamed Nayar's "unreasonable behavior" for the split, though it was Hurley's own behavior that grabbed headlines in December, when photos emerged of her kissing Australian cricket star Shane Warne outside a London restaurant.
At the time, the model-actress took to Twitter to explain: "For the record, my husband Arun and I separated a few months ago. Our close friends & family were aware of this."
Elizabeth Hurley: Elton John Will Be a 'Wonderful' Dad
Originally posted 12/29/2010 07:00PM
Four-day-old Zachary Furnish-John has already got a famous fan who can't wait to meet him.
The son of Elton John and David Furnish, who was born via surrogate on Christmas Day, was the topic of a Tweet from John's pal Elizabeth Hurley on Tuesday.
"Can't wait for my first cuddle," Hurley Tweeted on Tuesday. The actress also told PEOPLE exclusively that she knows the singer and his partner will make great parents.
Elizabeth Hurley's Alleged Love Interest Says He Split from His Wife
Originally posted 12/13/2010 02:00PM
First, Elizabeth Hurley took to Twitter to defend herself against U.K. tabloid reports that she cheated on husband Arun Nayar, from whom she is separated.
Now, her alleged love interest, Australian cricket player Shane Warne – photographed by a U.K. paper in "steamy" clinches with Hurley at a London hotel – has spoken out.
"Sadly and unfortunately, Simone and I split up a while ago, our close friends and family were informed at that time," Warne, 41, writes on his blog, under the heading of "Clarification." "It is a private matter so we did not make it public. We remain friends and will continue to be good parents."
Elizabeth Hurley, Husband 'Separated a Few Months Ago'
Originally posted 12/12/2010 04:00PM
Elizabeth Hurley's three-year marriage to Indian businessman and textile heir Arun Nayar is on the rocks amid a tabloid report she cheated.
The British model, actress and designer, 45, Tweeted the news Sunday: "Not a great day. For the record, my husband Arun and I separated a few months ago. Our close family & friends were aware of this."
Hurley's announcement coincided with a report in Britain's News of the World claiming her alleged affair with cricketer Shane Warne. The tabloid has pictures and video of the couple kissing, and says that they spent the night together Wednesday at London's Bentley Hotel.
Elizabeth Hurley: My Boobs Are Real
Originally posted 08/23/2010 02:15PM
How did Elizabeth Hurley get her bikini bod? She found the perfect two-piece – not a plastic surgeon.
"I read that I've just had breast implants – happy to report [I'm] still au naturel," the actress, 45, Tweeted Monday.
Shots of Hurley flaunting her curves while vacationing in Spain last week prompted speculation she had gone under the knife.
Elizabeth Hurley to Launch Organic Food Line
Originally posted 10/03/2008 01:25PM
Elizabeth Hurley has gone country.
Inspired by her life with husband Arun Nayar and son Damian, 6, on their bio-dynamic farm in the English countryside, the actress-model, 43, tells PEOPLE, she is "developing a line of products … with a view that they're not only going to be healthy, because they're organic, but I'm obsessed that women find alternatives to eat which are low in fat."
Hurley, a dedicated supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, spoke to PEOPLE in New York Thursday before flipping a switch to light up Bloomingdale's in pink for the month of October – to raise awareness for breast cancer.
She says her organic farm produces low-fat products, which may help reduce the risk of breast cancer.
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New Holland and McCormick International offer new tractor series. New Holland's TL Standard tractors, ranging from 66 to 82 pto horsepower, are well-suited for loader work and haying. Each model is available with two- or four-wheel drive and with a cab or ROPS.
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Renk Seed Co., Sun Prairie, WI, introduces Advantage FS370 DF and FS320 WS forage fermentation enhancers. FS370 is dry-flowable; FS320 is water-soluble. Both contain three strains of bacteria and enzyme catalysts that rapidly lower the pH of silage.
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TSGC, Inc., Spirit Lake, IA, has developed a temperature monitoring system for the hay storage industry. The cables are laid in hay stacks up to 300' long and are read with a hand-held portable instrument.
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text: What made Nevada rancher fight the feds?By Leigh Ann Caldwell, CNNUpdated 2:12 PM ET, Fri April 18, 2014Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – Cliven Bundy's ranch west of Mesquite, Nevada, on April 11, 2014, was the site of a tense standoff between him and the federal government. Bundy and other ranchers have been locked in a dispute with the government for decades over where they can graze their cattle and how they use the land. Click through the images to see what set it off.Hide Caption 1 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – Armed security guards patrol the entrance to Cliven Bundy's ranch on April 11 west of Mesquite, Nevada. Bundy supporters, some of them armed, faced off against federal agents who were rounding up Bundy's cattle. The feds backed down after a scuffle with members of Bundy's family.Hide Caption 2 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – Wayne Hage, shown in this undated photo riding his horse on Table Mountain in Nevada, was the leader of the "Sagebrush Rebellion" and author of the 1989 book "Storm Over Rangelands: Private Rights in Federal Lands." He initiated a lawsuit over water rights in 1991 against the federal government. The ruling was in his estate's favor.Hide Caption 3 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – A group of pronghorn run across a meadow after being released on U.S. Forest Service land outside of Fort Stanton, near Capitan, New Mexico, on January. 14, 2014. The federal government owns a third of the land in the state.Hide Caption 4 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – The Teton Mountain Range in Wyoming, where 48% of the state's land is owned by the federal government.Hide Caption 5 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – Logging roads wind through sections of clear-cut timber in the Mt. Hood National Forest, east of Portland, Oregon, another state where a majority of its land is public.Hide Caption 6 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – This development of the upscale Vail ski resort in Colorado sits on U.S. Forest Service land. More than a third of land in Colorado is public.Hide Caption 7 of 8Land Rights 8 photosLand Rights – Horses stand behind a fence at the U.S. Bureau of Land Management's Palomino Valley holding facility in Reno, Nevada, on June 5, 2013. More than 80% of the land in Nevada is federally owned.Hide Caption 8 of 8Story highlightsBundy Ranch supporters say the federal government is trampling on its rightsBut not all ranchers in Nevada support rancher Cliven BundyThe use of public lands out West is critical to people's livelihoodWhen the Bureau of Land Management retreated from a standoff with Cliven Bundy, a few hundred people traveled to his Nevada ranch to protest what they see as an overreach of the federal government. One protester from neighboring Utah, Stephen L. Dean, 45, called the Bureau of Land Management's actions "tyranny in government." And a banner at the protest site blared: "Has the West been won? Or has the fight just begun!"Showdown on the rangeThe Bundy standoff is emblematic of the larger anti-government sentiment around the country that has been amplified with the creation of the tea party movement in 2009. But the latest move in a two-decade-long tug of war between Bundy and the federal government is bringing to light the delicate balance that has lasted between citizens in the West and the federal government over the use of federally owned land for generations. Private rancher on public lands?Just WatchedReid: Ranchers "domestic terrorists"replayMore Videos ...Reid: Ranchers "domestic terrorists" 00:58PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedTensions escalate: Rancher defies fedsreplayMore Videos ...Tensions escalate: Rancher defies feds 01:24PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedFeds and cattle ranchers face offreplayMore Videos ...Feds and cattle ranchers face off 02:08PLAY VIDEOBundy tends his 900 cattle grazing on taxpayer-owned land about 100 miles north of Las Vegas.To an East Coast dweller, the concept of public lands can be a foreign one, as people own or rent their plot of space in urban, suburban and commuter towns that crowd the Eastern Seaboard. But out West, public lands are a big deal. Almost everyone uses them or depends on them. They are key to people's recreational hiking, fishing, hunting and skiing. And they are critical to people's livelihood, as they are used to cut timber, drill oil, mine coal and ranch cattle. Vast swaths of the land in the West are predominately public. In Nevada, for example, 87% of the state is owned by the federal government, and the BLM oversees 245 million acres of public lands mostly west of the Mississippi River, not including the lands overseen by the National Forest Service and half a dozen other federal agencies. "Public lands are true assets of the U.S.," said Bob Abbey, former director of the Bureau of Land Management.Reid calls Bundy, supporters 'domestic terrorists' How did Bundy ever get use of federal lands?In Nevada, ranchers depend on the federal lands for their livelihood. The government began allowing the use of the land in 1877 to promote the economic development of dry, difficult-to-cultivate desert areas. So it offered land for dirt cheap. Bundy says his family has owned the ranch since about the time the Desert Land Act passed. A version of the law still exists today, allowing ranchers to graze their cattle on public lands for a nominal rate. The fee is cheaper than what the rancher would pay the state or a private land owner, but the tradeoff is that the rancher has to share the land with the public.Feds end roundup, release cattle after showdownThe historyThis is not the first standoff between public land users and the government. The most famous one, the Sagebrush Rebellion in the 1970s, pitted ranchers, loggers and miners against the federal government. They thought the Jimmy Carter administration was too heavy-handed in its regulatory and environmental policies.Former Nevada state Sen. Dean Rhoads, who is also a rancher, led the negotiations with the federal government, which he said were peaceful and productive. Ronald Reagan, Carter's opponent in the 1980 presidential election, sided with the Sagebrush rebels, saying, "The next administration won't treat the West as if it were not worthy of attention. The next administration will reflect the values and goals of the Sagebrush Rebellion. Indeed, we can turn the Sagebrush Rebellion into the Sagebrush Solution."Reagan was a former governor of California, where the federal government owns roughly half the state's landSince then, the BLM and the corresponding state agency have confiscated cattle from violators, but nothing escalated to the temperature of the Bundy Ranch situation. The Bureau of Land ManagementThe BLM is a federal agency that operates predominantly in the West and is in charge of managing these lands. It must balance the desires of ranchers, environmentalists, recreationalists, and industrialists. "I think a lot of people who live in the East don't understand the BLM," said Abbey, the former director. Jon Griggs is manager of the 200,000-acre Maggie Creek Ranch in Elko, Nevada, a third of which uses public lands. He says he's sympathetic to the BLM, citing its difficult job. "A lot of times they don't make anybody happy," he said, because the bureau is responsible for managing lands for so many uses. "I think that folks on the ground at BLM are good folks trying to do the best they can."But this system unique to the United States brings conflict. The environmentalistsThe balance between conservation and public use is a major source of tension when overseeing government land.The desert tortoise is a factor in the Bundy equation, and the rancher was ordered to remove his cattle from public lands in 1993 after the tortoise was placed on the protected species list. Bundy refused to comply, and he racked up more than $1 million in fines. Brian O'Donnell, executive director at the Conservation Lands Foundation, called Bundy "one of the most selfish and irresponsible users of public land that I've ever witnessed.""The key tenet in public lands in America is they belong to all of us," he said. When one person puts his "own selfish interest above everyone else's, the whole system falls apart."Ranchers' sentimentThe Bundy situation is a common topic of conversation in rural Nevada, a part of the country filled with libertarian sentiment distrustful of the government, Griggs said. And like his, he said people's feelings are mixed. While the ranch manager is sympathetic to the BLM's mission, he said its tactics were the wrong approach. Griggs said he understands where Bundy is coming from, saying the BLM "put his back up against the wall." But Griggs also said that Bundy lost all efforts at appeal and that now he should follow the law. "I think it's a mess any way you slice it," he said. 'Welfare ranchers'Because of the cheap rent, some, including fellow cattlemen who don't ranch on public lands, call public land ranchers "welfare ranchers" and have no sympathy for the Western lot. But Griggs said they don't understand that ranching public land is "not a bargain.""On public lands, you might get kicked off at any moment for a turtle. That's kind of the deal," he said. Rhoads, the former Nevada state senator, said 600 ranchers are currently paying their fees to the federal government for use of the land. He says that because of Bundy, people will "think that us in Nevada are getting away with not paying the government what it owes them."The politicsUnsurprisingly, Bundy has become a political symbol. Senate Majority Harry Reid, D-Nevada, called him a "domestic terrorist.""These people who hold themselves out to be patriots are not," he said in Las Vegas.Democratic Rep. Dina Titus told journalist John Ralston that Bundy is "not a folk hero," Ralston tweeted, but said Reid shouldn't call him a terrorist. But libertarian-minded Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky criticized the federal government's response, saying it "shouldn't violate the law, nor should we have 48 federal agencies carrying weapons and having SWAT teams." "Can everybody decide what the law is on their own? No, there has to be a legal process," he said on WHAS radio in Louisville. "But I think there is definitely a philosophic debate over who should own the land."The futureThe BLM might have lost the latest battle with Bundy, but it has other tools at its disposal, including arresting Bundy for failing to follow the law, seizing his assets through the Treasury Department or sending the case to the Department of Justice.The agency has not yet said what its next course of action will be, but former BLM director Abbey said that it must prevail because of the precedent it would set. If Bundy gets away with illegally grazing on lands and not paying fines, it could encourage other ranchers to follow suit.While Bundy is a source of contention, ranchers out West are watching the BLM's next steps in the Bundy standoff, and they are worried about the BLM's next major action: Conservationists are asking for protection for the sage grouse. The Nevada Cattlemen's Association says the BLM's draft proposal includes "overly burdensome grazing requirements." It would also reduce the number of grazing permits. More from politicsUnder Obama, 4 in 10 say race relations worsenedBen Carson: Prison proves being gay is a choiceIs U.S. Air Force superiority under threat?Powered by Livefyre


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Even though this camera was released back in early 2011, it still is a wonderful and simple camera to use which delivers excellent image quality under any shooting conditions. The camera has a glossy plastic finish which doesn't exactly exude quality or make it feel like a high-end camera. But construction on this camera is very tight. The plastic is light-weight but its not flimsy like you would expect. There is no rubberized handgrip, which I think was a mistake to omit this on this camera. Especially since its predecessor (and its competitors) have them. Outside of that, the hand grip is a very nice size. The one upshot to the lightweight plastic is that the camera feel very light with the kit lens attached. One thing you have to watch out for is that the camera feels very out of balance when attaching a heavier lens. The Canon EF-S 18-200, while a good performer optically when paired with the T3, feels way too front heavy. And this will be true with a lot of the pro-grade Canon lenses that you attach to the T3. That said, this camera is a perfect DSLR for hiking due to its light-weight design (when used with the kit lens). It doesn't weigh you down or make you feel like you have a boat anchor around your neck. The buttons and menu system have the typical degree of straight-forwardness found in most Canons. Canon's menu system is easy to learn and navigate through. That makes the T3 a good candidate for a student or someone that wants to learn photography in general and wants a camera they can grow with. Of course it offers full Auto mode but when you're ready to try and manipulate the more advanced manual controls, the Canon Rebel T3 is about as unintimidating as they come. It's also a great entry into the DSLR realm for hobbyists currently using an advanced point and shoot (and can be found for almost the same price as some advanced point and shoots). With the exception of burst shooting, this camera's performance is excellent. Excellent start-up, shot-to-shot, and autofocus performance. It has 9 autofocus points compared to its predecessor's 7 points. I do not reccommend this camera as a budget action shooter. It has a slow continuous burst rate (2.7fps) and a very limited buffer. The Nikon D3200 shoots at 4 frames per second, but that is currently retailing for $200 more than the T3. So you'll have to decide whether or not that feature is important to you. The camera comes with a nice, chunky battery which delivers excellent battery life. The viewfinder is 95% coverage and I found it to be satisfactory, some people say its really cramped but personally I think it's alright. The screen resolution is rather low at 230k, but in real-world use it's not as bad as you would think, and somewhat viewable in direct sunlight. I think both the viewfinder and the LCD are of better quality than the ones found on the Nikon D3100. And overall, the T3 is faster and more fluid than the D3100. After having shot with both cameras, I personally think the T3 is more enjoyable to shoot with... despite the D3100's better plastic and more advanced spec sheet. The camera ships with the standard 18-55 kit lens but I suggest buying the kit which includes the additional 55-250 lens. The kit lens is sufficiently sharp but it might be worth investing in the newer 18-55 STM lens, as it is reportedly sharper than the 18-55 lens included with this camera. Despite having a sensor that is of lower resolution than the newer Rebel SL1 and Rebel T5i (12 megapixels is still plenty for everyday use), the camera has image quality that pretty much matches or exceeds those cameras in most areas. It takes a very clean shots up to and including ISO1600 and has excellent dynamic range, color reproduction, and exposure. The camera does a nice job of balancing noise reduction with detail retention up through about ISO3200. And despite being 2 1/2 years old..it still competes very well with newer models on the image quality front. The movie mode, while delivering solid video quality, is rather limited. It's 1280x720 HD and there are very limited manual controls. It's more like something you would use for quick clips rather than longer videos or movies. I think the Rebel T5i & SL1 are better choices if you're equal parts into videos and photos as they have far better video modes than the T3 does. But if you're main interest is stills photography, this probably won't matter much to you. The Rebel T3 may not be the sexiest camera around but it is a simple, enjoyable camera to shoot with that delivers nice results with minimum effort and it appeals to a broad range of folks from DSLR newbies, to hobbyist, to even professionals looking for a light-weight backup to their higher end gear. At its current price, it is a great value and I highly reccomend it. This camera was replaced by the Rebel T5 back in March. The T5 has a number of improvements over the T3. However.. image quality, autofocus performance, and battery life are not among them. Plus I have seen T3 kits at $300 or less lately. It's still a great buy even though it's a 3 1/2 year old camera at this point.
650 of 672 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great bang for the buck,
By Bill Stewart "Bill" (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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I think the camera is an amazing buy for the money. I was able to unpack the contents & begin shooting good pictures IMMEDIATELY, using the fully automatic settings & the included partially charged battery. You will however, need to supply an SD Card as this is not included, not even a small one.
The menu was a LITTLE confusing at first, but I quickly got the gist of things and am taking good pictures with the camera. Having used the full-auto settings and just dabbling with the advanced settings, I'm very pleased with the purchase and I think anyone who is either new to DSLR cameras or who doesn't want to spend over $1000 for a 'pro' or 'prosumer' DSLR will also be very happy with it right out of the box... or ANY of the T series cameras for that matter. If you're going to be shooting in RAW (or like I do in RAW+L) I recommend getting AT LEAST a 16GB card, if not a 32GB card. The included battery is a champ. It lasts a good long time & charges quickly. I was going to get a 2nd battery, but I don't think it's necessary at this time as it lasts for several hundred shots. The manual says it takes 2 hrs to charge a fully depleted battery, but the math doesn't work out that way. The included charger is portable & charges the included 860mAh Li-Ion battey at a 580mAh rate, so a full charge should be about 1.5hrs. I'll have to time it when I need a full charge & have the spare time to check it every 10 mins or so beyond the 1hr mark. Only a few negatives: * When using the fully automatic settings indoors the white balance is just a little off, but this is fairly common w/all brands in the entry-level range. It can easily be corrected in photoshop, or by manually choosing one of the white balance lighting scenarios (incandescent bulb, fluorescent, or sun) depending on your situation. My outdoor shots look great on full auto settings. * Having not used an SLR type camera in a NUMBER of years (I've never owned a DSLR), I found that the manual it comes with is not very thorough, and neither is the larger PDF manual on the included CD. However; it's not Canon's job to teach you photography and therefore I think the manual is just adequate. The only real trouble I had was trying to figure out how to attach the included eyepiece cover when shooting on a tripod w/studio lighting using auto exposure settings... it's not explained anywhere. You need to slide off the cover that is there already (the eye cushion) and slide on the cover... duh! Cripes O Mighty! They explain how to attach the camera strap (like you really need to read that...), but not the eyepiece cover?! Those experienced with SLR photography don't need any more, those totally new are covered by both the instuctions & the quick-start guide; but, those in-between won't find the info they're looking for here... get this book: Canon EOS Rebel T3/1100D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech)) * There is no memory card included. Even a tiny one would be appreciated for the completely new user to start shooting right away when buying the 'kit' version. It may be the 1st D-SLR for the majority of it's purchasers, but it's probably not anyone's 1st digital camera in general.. so you probably have one of these lying around already. * A textured grip would be nice, but like the exclusion of a memory card, this is helping to keep the price down on this puppy. In summary: Is it a good camera for the $$: Yes, 4/5* Is it a good camera in general: Yes, 4/5 (auto white balance could be better, textured grip would be nice) Is the 'kit' worthwhile: Yes, 4/5 (including even a tiny SD Card would be nice for the camera newbie) Good instructions: Barely, 3/5 Would I buy it again: YES(1) Recommend to a friend: YES(1) Overall rating: 4/5 * Revised due to recent price drop on T4i, see 4/6/2013 update at the bottom (1) If you can't afford the T4i **-- Update - 6/1/2012 --** Took it to Jones Beach last weekend, for the Memorial Day airshow. After walking around to find some other Canon users, I learned how to use some of the manual settings in order to get shots of the fast-moving airplanes & jets flying around. I didn't need help in so much as how to change the settings on the camera... but more what settings I would need to be using. Anyway... I got some GREAT shots! The only issue I had was my telephoto lens didn't have IS, so I had a very fast shutter speed manually entered to make up for any hand shaking. The result is that while the jet shots look great, I have stationary propellers on the older aircraft. That's not the fault of the camera, but of my inexpensive EF 75-300mm non-IS lens. Now if only someone can teach me how to use photoshop effectively :) Here are just a couple of shots from that airshow: [...] **-- UPDATE 4/6/2013 --** OK, so I've had this camera for nearly 2 years now, and I'm still very happy with it. However; the T4i has come down quite a bit in price due to the announcement that it's being replaced by the T5i. Excellent timing for those of you looking to purchase a DSLR!! If you can spend a little more, I'd recommend the T4i over the T3 by a wide margin. Otherwise, T3 is still the way to go. Here's why: 1. It's got the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor (Every other Rebel has DIGIC 4) - This is quite an improvement, especially with white balance. 2. More ISO options - in combo w/the new DIGIC 5, this is a pretty big deal 3. It's faster... can shoot up to 5.0 frames per second, continuously - That's a big deal if you shoot sports/action/aviation. 4. You get 18MP - That's fairly significant. 5. In-camera HDR Combines multiple exposures - You probably will want this feature, even if it doesn't interest you right now. 6. That little 'i' lets you use a wireless remote shutter release - may be significant, depends on what YOU need. 7. Slightly larger LCD (3" vs 2.7") that flips out - significant. 8. Touch screen - Mostly Bells & Whistles here, but reviews state it's very functional & intuitive. To sum this all up, with the T4i you'd gain: better images/video, high ISO performance, touchscreen, less shutter lag, and a few other things. This camera offers many new technologies and additions from Canon that aren't seen on any other camera in their line up (including much pricier cameras like the 60D). If you're wondering about the upcoming T5i... it's the T4i with a new body sculpt, real-time preview of Creative Filters in Live View mode, and a redesigned new mode dial that turns 360 degrees... that's IT!! Same image quality & Features as the discontinued T4i!! By the way, the T4i (and upcoming T5i) outperform the much pricier 60D in terms of image quality (seriously, it does... 60D is getting long in the tooth now). The 60D's advantage is that it is weather sealed and has controls laid out more like a pro body (it has a rear dial just like the 7D, 5D, 1D bodies.) It was a clear upgrade over anything in the Rebel line until the T4i was introduced. Regards, Bill
381 of 422 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!,
This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer) (Camera)
I purchased this camera a few days ago and I've had nothing but FUN with it! Aside from my simple Kodak Easyshare point and shoot, I had a Canon EOS Elan 7 (35mm) and had been wanting to switch it over to Digital for several years. The longer I waited, the better the camera's got and more affordable they became.
I decided on the Canon T3 mostly because of the affordable price. (Nearly 1/2 of the T3i) I felt like I was getting a very good value for my money. I was right! This camera takes amazing photo's! Clear, crisp, true color. It's very easy to use, right out of the box. Fit's all my old lenses and the remote from the Elan 7 All the advanced manual settings I could want topped with the instant gratification of seeing how the settings affect the picture instantly. This camera allows you to use live screen shooting which so many people like these days and it takes HD video. The 12 megapixels is plenty even when enlarging OVER 11 x 14". For a lower end Canon DSLR, it's a huge value for the money. This camera is an excellent choice for the hobbiest/enthusiast. I am SOO glad I purchased it! Nakiska
160 of 176 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Entry Level DSLR With Tons of Features,
By Matthew Coenen "Ah. Books." (Renton (Seattle), WA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer) (Camera)
Back in the mid 1980s, I purchased a Canon EOS 650 -- one of their first autofocus film cameras -- to use as my high school's yearbook editor and photographer. I absolutely loved the camera; my nephew recently inherited it, and he loves it as well. It took amazing pictures. Offered a plethora of features. And has lasted over 20 years.
However, prior to purchasing the T3, I did my research regarding entry-level DSLR cameras, and had narrowed it down to the Nikon D3100 and the T3. Yes, the Nikon offers higher megapixels. Yes, the Nikon has better HD video modes. However, much wanting an e-reader for the specific purpose of reading books, I wanted a DSLR camera that would take amazing pictures -- not record state-of-the-art video. I have a video camera for that. (As an aside, I've shot some video with the T3, and the quality is fine for stuff like YouTube or personal blogs. If you're a user wanting more than that, I'm unsure why would would be using your DSLR for video in the first place.) I chose the T3. And could not be happier. Other things I like about the T3? 1. Canon is known for outstanding image quality. Their CMOS sensor and DIGIC processor combine to produce some of the best (if not _the_ best) images in the industry. 2. Canon lenses -- even the less expensive ones made for "prosumers" (professional consumers who often don't spend more on a lens than the actual camera body itself cost) -- are extremely high quality. 3. Speaking of lenses, great ones are also available from third-party vendors. In fact, I purchased a 50-200 zoom lens from Sigma, and it works perfectly with the T3. It was also quite a bit less expensive than the Canon alternative. 4. Very lightweight. (I actually like the body construction and materials used.) 5. Features? Tons. And the menu system is rather easy to navigate. Yes, I'm aware another reviewer has been rather negative regarding the Canon interface; however, do your research. Many DSLR users prefer the Canon menu system to those of other manufacturers. It can be confusing, but only if you are a complete novice to photography and know nothing about the actual art. If you want to turn a camera on and push a button or two, a DSLR is not what you need. If you want to have more control (complete control, even) over your results and are willing to take the time to learn the vocabulary and skills necessary, then you are ready for a DSLR. 6. Detailed manual. Yes, it's long. Yes, it's detailed. But with so many features and combinations of settings, I'd much rather have detail versus "the basics." (Though there is a "basics" version as well). The T3 is not a toy. It's a tool. As with any tool, you need to take the time to learn to use it effectively. 7. 12.2 MP is an ideal amount for an entry-level DSLR and results in great detail. If you are wanting to enlarge your images to wall-mural size, you're better off using a film camera anyway. 8. I'm content with the video features offered because I will rarely (if ever) use my DSLR for video recording. I have a dedicated digital-video camera for that. (Why wouldn't you?)
102 of 112 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great walk-around or travel DSLR,
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This is a great entry level DSLR. I have shot all recent canon DSLRs (7D, 60D, T2i, T3i...) and I'm looking for a light travel/casual shooting camera to upgrade my XSI. I thought the T3i was it, but after trying out this camera, I think this is the cam I was looking for. Have the cam for a few days now. The build quality is a little better than what I would expect from an entry level cam. It's nice and light. The menu is simple but still offers a lot of nice custom settings.
One thing to keep in mind is that the low resolution LCD doesn't always tell the whole story. My initial test photos look rather ordinary under this LCD. However, when I view them in my desktop, they are a lot nicer. In any case, that isn't a concern for me as the LCD is just for preview anyway. Color/saturation is spot on. ISO performance is what surprised me. I took a photo in 3200ISO, uploaded it to my website (unprocessed) and ask my photography-savvy friends to guess what ISO it was. Most of them say 400 or 800, 2-3 stops off the mark. It's so amazing, the stock lens is now totally usable indoor. Overall, I highly recommend this camera for first-time DSLR users or advance users who need a light walk-around or travel cam.
154 of 174 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great camera!,
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For the price of the camera, you wouldn't really expect much. However, that is completely false. For the small price, this camera really packs a big punch. It was a no-brainer for me to choose Canon for my first DSLR. Every single camera I've ever owned is a Canon, and I've never been disappointed. This camera is great for the beginner photographer, and even for the more advanced photographer. It's a breeze to learn how to work all of it's functions and most importantly, it delivers such amazing quality photos. The kit comes with a 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 image stabilization lens. Even with a moderately wide aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well under low-light situations. I will eventually grow out of this lens, but for now it's doing well for me. I feel like as I grow in my photography, this camera will grow with me and last me years to come. One of my goals is to become a freelance photographer. I have many many years before I get to that point, but right now, this is a good starting point.
76 of 85 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great beginner DSLR,
By Ms. Sean Crenwelge (Nevada) - See all my reviews
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I am a 21 year old female in college and I bought myself this camera right before Thanksgiving. I paid, myself, $488, for it and for what you get, this is a great camera. Yes, some other people have said it is a little slippery and it looks "cheapy" but, I don't really care how it looks, I care how it performs. And I have utlized a few of the options such as "Portrait," "Full Auto," and "Flash Off" a lot within the few weeks I have had it and, gosh it is SO MUCH BETTER than a point a shoot. I have a Canon point and shoot and, thought that is nice because it's small, the picture quality started to annoy me. The Canon Rebel T3 has great picture quality, I am absolutely impressed. And, incase you are a newbie to camera buying, megapixels DO NOT matter with regards to picture quality; so don't think you have to buy a 18.8 megapixel camera to get a great picture. That just allows you to print bigger sized pictures (if you don't want the normal 4 x 6). So I have been using the "Flash Off" to take pictures of my cats and, I am truely impressed. On a point and shoot camera, it is almost useless to try and take a picture with the flash off, let alone for a moving object like a cat. The Canon Rebel T3 takes vivid pictures, it also takes great portraits and works well just with Full Auto. There are also Creative Options if you are a photographer and want to tweak the settings yourself. I am a beginning photographer and I have not yet utilized these settings but I will update my review once I do so. This camera is also a very nice size if you want a better camera than a point a shoot but don't want to commit to a mammoth SLR. It is a great in-between size and could easily fit in a medium sized purse for a woman, if you so choose to carry it that way. Overall, I am so impressed with what you get with this camera for the money I spent. Well done, Canon.
81 of 91 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'd recommend this camera to DSLR newbies.,
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I bought this camera after extensive online research into what makes for a good entry-level DSLR. But, definitely, one of the biggest motivators for me was its price. You do get what you pay for with this camera and if you're new to the DSLR world, you'll be impressed by its ease of use, size and weight and simple functionality.
I've been doing mostly portrait photography and the kit lens (18-55 IS II f/3.5-5.6) that came with the T3 performs very well. The images are sharp and to tell the truth, 12.2 MP was more than enough for me. I've ordered prints online and they look amazing. There are only two complaints I have about this camera. First, I was used to picking up higher end DSLRs and noticed the composition of the bodies was a lot more solid. The T3's body, at times, seems a little too plastic. Second, I would have loved for Canon to have placed a grip on the front part of the camera where one's hand is positioned near the shutter button. This camera will appeal to you if you want the speed, functionality and improved photographic capabilities of a DSLR but are not yet ready to go full speed and buy a higher-priced camera.
96 of 109 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great camera for first-time SLR owners,
This review is from: Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer) (Camera)
I had some doubts about this camera when I looked online, but when I handled it for the first time, I was very impressed. Since my photography focus is horses, it was important to me to have a camera with no shutter lag and instantaneous recovery time between shots, which the T3 has.
I also purchased a 55-250 IS zoom lens, a UV filter to protect the lens, and a class 10 Sandisk Extreme SD card. They have worked very well together and I haven't experienced any problems. The kit lens has enough zoom for most indoor shots, but outside, I nearly always use the 55-250 zoom lens instead. The battery life is great. I can take several extensive photoshoots before having to charge the battery. I use the manual settings more than the auto settings because I can set the AF points for more creative shots. The photo quality is great and images are sharp with good color (assuming you focused properly. :) ) The video quality is very good at its original size but decreases significantly when displayed on a larger screen. One drawback is that once the recording is started, you can't zoom or change the focus. But it does have audio - although of medium quality. The onscreen interface was really helpful for me as an SLR newbie because each setting is briefly explained on the screen when settings are changed. The kit manuals are helpful and explained everything I needed to get started. I miss the textured grip, but find the smooth rubber easy to clean when I get dirty hands with the horses. The battery and card slots are on the bottom of the camera which means you can't set it down while it is open, but that's a relatively small issue. Overall, I've been extremely satisfied with the Canon Rebel T3 and would recommend it for first-time SLR owners like me.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
My two cents,
By Branden (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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I recently purchased a Rebel T3 as a second camera body for shooting events professionally. (My primary camera is a Canon 5D MkII.) I am very impressed with the performance and image quality of this Rebel T3, and recommend it to anyone searching for a high quality dSLR.
Here's what is Most Impressive about the Rebel T3: * Very light weight and easy to carry, yet Very solid design and craftsmanship * Auto-white Balance is impressively improved over older models * High-ISO (low light) performance is also amazing -- detail is preserved even at ISO 3200 * Tethered to a computer, this model works seamlessly and naturally * The menus have built-in descriptions that can be enabled or disabled in accordance with the shooter's familiarity with the camera -- this is immensely useful * Video quality is exceptional, and having a separate mode for video greatly simplifies use * The menus are the same great Canon system that they've been perfecting and refining with each new release * Bright and colorful LED screen * Full compatibility with hundreds of models of lenses Here are what I consider the compromises: * The rear button system is a little different than the higher-end models, but almost as easy to use. I think this is a consequence of the smaller body size, mostly. * No informational LCD. Instead the LED screen displays the information, or you see the details through the viewfinder. This is inconvenient, but again probably due to the size. * No depth-of-field preview button * SD memory cards only -- not CF like older Canon models Altogether, I consider the compromises to be minor and mostly unimportant when it comes to actually taking photos. What you are getting with the Rebel T3 is the latest imaging technology in a small, compact, affordable body. It is a reliable, professional-level gateway into digital imaging. There are only minor compromises, which ultimately do not greatly affect the image. I feel confident in declaring that my skill level is the limiting factor on this camera, not its technical specifics. Regarding lenses, I cannot speak about the included kit lens since I immediately sold it (the "body only" box was not available at the time). The lenses I've primarily used in the month I've had the Rebel T3 have been the EF 28mm f/1.8, which provides a "normal" field of view, the EF 100mm f/2, which is ideal for head/face portraiture, and the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, which is an excellent lens for travel and casual shooting, with very modern Image Stabilization. All three have performed excellently on this camera. |
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