The atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki, Japan, 1945.Three days after the Hiroshima bomb. It caused the surrender of Japan.

Yes, I agree that the Ken Burns documentary was way above the movie, Gone With The Wind. But, the movie, released in 1939, is still considered a Classic Movie. Once in awhile, TCM will televise the movie. And, give every detail, as to how it was produced. Starting with Clark Gable. The Wizard of Oz, another Classic, came out in 1939.

Yes, I hope it will be as good as advertised. I searched and found out that Ken Burns Civil War was actually released in the Fall of 1990, on the PBS network. It is nearly 30 years old, and still a Classic, like the movie, Gone With The Wind. General Grant, had the utmost respect for General Lee. Even though he was the enemy.

This is for those who have an interest in America's Civil War. I first became interested in the Civil War when I first viewed Ken Burns Civil War Documentary. Some decades ago. Ken Burns had a segment on General Grant in that Documentary. President Abraham Lincoln finally found a General that could finish the War. General Robert E. Lee was the first wanted, to lead the Union Army. But, Robert E. Lee chose loyalty to Virginia instead. General Grant had General William Tecumseh Sherman, and General Lee had General Stonewall Jackson. Four great Generals. However, General Stonewall Jackson was severely wounded, when one of his own soldiers shot him accidentally. He later died. Too early, many historians have said. General Lee needed him at Gettysburg. General Grant went on to become President for two terms. The producer of Monday's Miniseries is actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The Miniseries is 3 straight nights. Check it out. Any additional comments about General Grant are welcomed. Have a great Memorial Day Holiday everyone.

First, it was the closing of many Sears Stores not too long ago. Sears Store closings were not impacted by the Coronavirus, but Penny's Stores are. Both Sears and Penny's have stores in my community. Sears not for long though. Even, with stimulus money help from the federal government, Penny's may have been struggling financially, before the Coronavirus began. Amazon, Best Buy Stores, and Walmart are doing just fine. For now.

I would say that DSLRs are on the demise. But, not yet obsolete. Nikon released not long ago, its latest D780, and the D6 is upcoming. Canon has its new pro level 1DX Mark 3 DSLR. The Coronavirus has had a negative effect on all camera Brand sales. With photographers having other essential things to take care of. Especially, with many being unemployed. Mirrorless will be the Future. I doubt that Nikon will have any new upgraded DSLRs, after 2020. Already, Nikon is expecting a new full frame Z8 mirrorless, and an upgraded mirrorless crop sensor camera to the Nikon Z50. Canon, is also launching new mirrorless cameras. Faster, than what I expected. And Canon owners seem are welcoming the new mirrorless cameras.

Yes, you are correct. It was that way ten years ago. I can only imagine what it is like today. My highest achieved math was Algebra 2. I later took a course in business mathematics, which I find beneficial to this day. Trigonometry and Calculus were avoided by me. A friend of mine, told me, all the math you need to know, is enough to make sure no one cheats you. And, an understanding of your checking and savings account. Primarily adding and subtracting mostly. He said that is fine after you finished school. Unless, you are in a career, where advanced math is needed. Engineering, Science, and High Tech, etc. Some school districts in America, have discussed, giving all students, a grade of "A", during this pandemic. Regardless if they earned it. A reward, for being deprived a teacher and classroom. I guess?

Despite the Coronavirus that has plagued the nation, the NFL Draft is going to happen. In, a selection process, that has never been done before. This, is the year of selecting quarterbacks. With Joe Burrow, Heisman Trophy winner, from LSU, and Tua Tagavailoa from Alabama. Being the best available. The Cincinnati Bengals have first choice. Rumors are out, that Patriots coach, Bill Belichick wants Tua. But, will have to wheel and deal to get him. Coach Belichick traded tight end Gronkowski to Tampa Bay, to join Brady again, for a 4th Round Choice. Tua could end up with the Los Angeles Chargers. Football season begins in a little over 4 months. Will there be a season? Both College and NFL.

I own both Nikon and Watson batteries. I got my first Watson battery from B&H some time ago. I then bought another one later. So, for my Nikon DSLR, I have a total of 3 batteries for one camera. I charge them all, especially when I travel. Along with my charger. The Watson batteries are not such a bargain price anymore, IMO. So, my future battery, when one of my batteries no longer holds a charge, will be a Nikon Brand. I'll just pay the extra price. I don't trust buying camera batteries from eBay, and memory cards. However, I have bought other items from eBay with no problems. Nikon, has upgraded its EN EL-15 batteries. First, it was the 15, then the 15a, and later the 15b. The 15b was designed for the Z series mirrorless, to have the battery charged inside the camera, via USB cable. Nikon, is coming out, with another battery, the 15c, to be used in the new upcoming Nikon mirrorless Z8. I have seen good reviews on Wasabi batteries. They cost less than the Watson's.

Everyone has a camera from a smartphone. They take good to very good photos. As for a beginning camera. I would say, did you like the borrowed camera you were using? A beginning camera can be many cameras. DSLRs, Bridge cameras, or even a pocket camera. It depends too, what you want in a camera. Features, mainly. And budget.

I'm doing the same, at a favorite family owned Italian restaurant. Take out only of course. But, only one waitress and one cook was working, during a busy before, lunchtime period, it normally has for dining in customers. And, my favorite bartender/waitress is out of a job right now, at a local sports bar near me. She worked there for years. That restaurant/bar has completely closed. They were so busy during weekends, they had five waitresses and two bartenders. All are out of work. I hope, when this Coronavirus is over, I can see all of them return to work.

Wow! A thousand bucks. That's another new lens. I suppose you had insurance?

The unemployment rate before this Coronavirus appeared was good. All my friends, and their teenage sons and daughters had jobs of some type. Teenagers, going to school, had available minimum wage jobs. Work was plentiful in restaurants and fast food restaurants. I remember well, the financial setbacks I went through, along with my friends, who took a beating with 401-k retirement plans, etc., in 2008. Now, here we go again. Job layoffs, means no money. Federal stimulus checks are to be sent out soon. Thank goodness for that. Otherwise, it would be disastrous. There were no stimulus checks to get, during the Great Depression of the 1930s. My father and grandmother, told me how bad it was back then. We will survive though. We just have to get rid of this virus, to get back, to what it once was. Hopefully soon. Are any uhh members, or family members, friends, that are affected by the massive layoffs?

While there was a Nikon D810A. Nikon says it has no interest in manufacturing a D850A. And, as mentioned previously, the D810 is a discontinued full frame DSLR. A 2,150 is a low shutter count on that camera, for a pro level DSLR. It may be slightly high for a refurbished Nikon crop sensor, such as a D7200. But, it still will be serviceable for many years. The D7200 has a shutter lifespan of 100,000+ shutter clicks.

I have never been to NYC, only Buffalo to see the Niagara Falls, and Syracuse to visit a friend. All Americans knew about NYC on 9-11-01. I actually saw the 2nd plane fly into one of the Twin Towers, live on TV. Strange, that many firemen, policemen, and other emergency workers, suffered respiratory problems, including some getting cancer, from chemicals that were used to construct those beautiful buildings. Now Coronavirus has stricken the State of New York. Especially NYC. Here, we go again. Times Square will be full of people on New Years Eve, 2020. To see the big ball rolling again. This too shall pass.