Reviews by orbitgal

orbitgal says "best starter DSLR out there!" about Olympus - E-510 Digital Camera

orbitgal — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:14:48 GMT

The Olympus E-510 is my first DSLR. My uncle is a professional photographer nad has used Olympus products since his film-shooting days and recommended this brand as a good starting out camera. I stepped into this from a Canon point-and-shoot and I am so glad I did.

First of all, this camera is easy to use if you are familiar with DSLR cameras and their lenses. Olympus made this camera user-friendly and all one has to do is spend a day or two reading the manual (warning: it can be very technical) to get a grasp on what this camera can do. The image stabilization that is built into the camera body really sold this camera for me.

Next, after becoming familiar with the settings and menus on the camera body, one should become familiar with the lenses. I bought mine and it came with two kit lenses. They were a wide angle (14-42mm) and a zoom (40-150mm) lens. I used the kit lenses for about 8 months before buying my first prime lens. I bought a macro lens because I wanted a good portrait lens....

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orbitgal says "Best bubblegum and bad breath control around!" about Orbit Sugar Free Gum Bubblemint 12 ea

orbitgal — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:40:10 GMT

Orbitgal happens to be a name I chose for an online handle years before this gum came out. So imagine my surprise when I see this new brand of gum on the shelves at target with part of my online name in it! I was curious so I tried it...and haven't stop chewing it since.

I used to chew Trident sugar-free bubble gum but since trying Orbit, I have said goodbye to anything made by Trident.

Orbit Bubblemint gum has a unique flavor all its own. Most of Orbit's gums have the min flavoring in them, but when that minty flavor is paired with the classic bubblegum flavor, it's like nothing I have ever tasted before. It's smooth, a little creamy, but just minty enough to tingle the tongue for the first 15-20 minutes.

Orbit Bubblemint bubblegum also has long-lasting taste. I can chew a stick for a good hour and still have flavor. I also like how strong the bubbles are. I love blowing bubbles for the kids in my classroom and we often have bubble-blowing contests with Orbit Bubblemint gum after...

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orbitgal says "Benadryl is fast-acting but with a catch..." about Benadryl Allergy Medicine

orbitgal — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:55:11 GMT

Benadryl is a great product that provides quick relief of annoying allergy symptoms. As a teacher and mother, I keep a supply of Benadryl liquid in my classroom and cupboard for the unexpected allergy flare-ups caused by seasonal weather, pet dander, or bug bites.

For example, last summer, a child at my summer camp was handling the bunnies. When she was done, she forgot to go wash her hands and started rubbing her eyes. Almost immediately her face and skin around her eyes started to swell up with hives. I called her mother and asked if she'd allow me to give her daughter some Benadryl liquid to slow the symptoms down until she could come pick her up. The mother agreed, so I gave the child the recommended dose and in about 15 minutes, her symptoms started to go away. Her face slowly lost the red color and the hives went away.

Another example: My son loves to swim but for some reason after he gets out of a chlorinated pool, he starts sneezing uncontrollably. His doctor told us to give him...

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