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As the title says when did you get more serious into doing art? As for me I am still not in the serious mode, but more into the hobby mode since I am focusing on graphics designing. But I am trying to stick with at least 1 page sketch per day and then move on with more paper sketches per day etc.
Anyhow enough blabbering I got a bit more serious with sketching around 3 months ago.
What about you? Did you start in this year? 3 years ago? 5 years ago? etc.
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I got serious about art back in my diaper palette, finger painting days.
2 years ago at 28. love it more every day.
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In a "oops, I guess I have to actually practice to get better"-, then "Mom, Dad, I want a graphics tablet for Christmas"-, and then "dude, I really need to work on that anatomy"- way: About 9 years ago.
Fulltime professional: 4 months ago.
About 3-4 years ago (must have been 12/13). Obviously I'm not a professional, but that was the time when I got my first art-related book (The Art of Animal Drawing by Ken Hultgren) and decided: 'I'm gonna learn this shit.' Before that I had been drawing loads as well, but my english wasn't good enough to browse/understand sites like dA/CA/whatever.
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This summer. After dropping out of school and looking for an art job I got my nose punched pretty hard. Before this I was all like: "Yeah I have artistic talent, I can do everything!"... Well... ... ... No. However I couldn't see myself working somewhere on a "real" job, at least not full time, so I wanted to work on games and films, thought that they are waiting for me and I was sure that I will get in pretty easy... Now that I looked the industry up and saw all hell on earth in it I also felt in love with the idea working there. I realized that I was lacking at much as every needed skill required and now I am up to go back to the roots and go up from the very fundamentals to specific skills. Not only practicing in techniques but also reading good live and art related books, looking up other artists, keeping track with the art sites and practice, practice, practice... And I became stubborn and somewhat of manic, even or because of everyone keep telling me that I won't make it and that the industry itself can't be called a serious business. I WILL MAKE IT!
Age 16.
Learning to draw went hand in hand with self-taught art history. Knowledge of the past artists, helped with learning how to create art. Never make the mistake of focusing totally on learning to draw/paint without the history that comes along with it.
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My SketchBook http://www.conceptart.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=139784
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=192127"Everything must serve the idea. The means used to convey the idea should be the simplest and clear. Just what is required. No extra images. To me this is a universal principle of art. Saying as much as possible with a minimum of means."-John Huston, Director
Dunno. I've been drawing as long as I can remember, just because it's What I Do. But as for taking it seriously, as in, "Hey, I could make a living at this, but am I good enough, MAYBE I SHOULD PRACTICE MOAR" I guess that started to kick in when I was thirteen or so and starting to think about future careers and college and all that... By around fourteen I was taking life drawing classes and assorted Community College design classes and picking up little freelance gigs around town and joining any art groups that would let me in.
No, I will NOT say how many years ago that was.
Been drawing on and off my whole life. Always been my favorite way to make time fly. Started more time on it each week this past summer. Will let you know in a decade if I was serious about it
01/11 2009. I remember because I wrote the date up in my sketchbook here on CA.
"I wish to paint in such a manner as if I were photographing dreams" - Zdzislaw BeksinskiMy Happy Little Sketchbook, please check it out and help me get better!
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6 months ago
Damn, i don´t think i ever have tbh.
i could say that, yes, there was a point where i started learning more and figured my career should be steered in that general direction, but being "Serious about something" really get a whole new dimension when you meet certain people or just look at their work and routine.
Sucks to admit but at 23 i still don´t think my drawings really get close to that of those who really take it seriously.
Another of these threads. Though this one is 'serious' as opposed to when you started. Honestly fuck if I know. It's an off/on thing for me depending on what is happening in life. Bursts of learning and experimentation.
1994, age 15.
I had drawn all my life, but after Image Comics came out, I started to really get into them and seeing a change in my art. The realization that people can make a living at being an artist came pretty quickly.
And yeah, people dog on Liefeld and other early Image Comics artists a lot of the time. But I can't deny that those tiny stupid detail lines and his inability to draw hands and feet gave me TONS of confidence.
I remember being like 13 years old and saying "Man...I HATE drawing hands. But hey, so does Rob Liefeld and if he can get work so can I!".
Of course...that could have gone sour if I had accepted that all the way into adulthood. But it didn't. So I can add even Liefeld to my early list of influences (though in reality it would be Jim Lee and Marc Silvestri that were the real jaw droppers for me back in the day).
I've always enjoyed art and have always drawn; but in regards to actually becoming serious about it was about 3 years ago.
I want to get serious about drawing and would like to learn how to paint but theres never enough $cash for art supplys and art books and stuff like that.
My SketchBook http://www.conceptart.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=139784
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/sho...d.php?t=192127"Everything must serve the idea. The means used to convey the idea should be the simplest and clear. Just what is required. No extra images. To me this is a universal principle of art. Saying as much as possible with a minimum of means."-John Huston, Director
2 years ago.. when i decided there aint nothing else i could possible want to spend the rest of my days doing for a living
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Hmm I still feel like I have quite a ways to go but personally I feel like I got serious after taking a Drawing and Painting class in my Freshmen year of high-school. I doodled a bit before that but after finding myself in a class with a bunch of VERY talented artists I found that I wanted to improve myself and ended up have loads of fun in the process. I'm a senior now and I've found that I've improved greatly but I still feel as if I'm not as serious enough. I need to kick myself into gear. (My teacher for the most part though has really pushed me and kept me serious though, which I'm thankful for.)
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That's pretty precise. Just out of curiosity, did you do anything in art previously?
Not sure I can be so accurate but probably around four or five years ago at thirty two. That was when I decided to actually do something with my art other than mucking about. It took two years to figure out I couldnt rely on my previous "skill" so I guess I started studying in earnest about two years ago.
I feel the same but I still cant resist coming in and telling my own story. It's got to be an internet ego thing because I don't talk about my art at all in real life, I just do it.
When I started to be serious about doing art, I was 18, I will say that because that is when I started drawing the basics instead of doing anime, that was when I was like 17. so I kinda started lately then there was a lot bad work ethics i had awhile in my first year of college.
7th grade. This is the book that did it for me.
Now this is an interesting topic. I think most people like I been drawing since their little except I do not have a talent. Even in some cases when I got serious was about 4-5 years ago but I could not draw properly, I tried following tutorials etc and still fail at drawing something to look awesome to show anyone. SO my drawings wern't great but I was serious in doing it because I took a painting class to help me but it wasn't much of getting taught in class so again I struggle. About a year ago I started to understand a bit about anatomy and proportions through life drawing classes and friends who would help me out. I guess I ve always taken it seriously in some cases.
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That book was huge for me too.
I KNEW absolutely KNEW i was an artist 2 weeks into Kindergarten when i was 5. I had broken my left arm in a skate board accident (PRO TIP: Don't run and jump on a skate board with no protective gear when you've never ridden on a skate board before!!!) Then, sitting in the family room watching TV i was doodling. My brother said to me "It's a good thing you didn't break your other arm Jonathan or else you couldn't draw" and in that moment i had this moment of pure enlightenment and the room glowed and i knew "I AM AN ARTIST"
From then on you couldn't pull the pencil out of my hand if you tried. I have been drawing and painting and sculpting since i was 5 years old and earlier and it is as much a part of me as my left lung is. I have gone to university to get my BA in illustration not to get a nice job... but because it was the expression of my soul to learn more about art!
"Good art is just the basics done really well over and over again." - Jonathan Barker
Watch out for the dream killers. They'll tell you to quit, they'll say you'll never make it, they'll say you're crazy, they'll say they have your best interests at heart... And if you listen to them they're right.
Okay well i guess i got serious around about 15 originally i use to doodle and you know i would get compliements here and there but i was more the engineer type it was until i kinda fell into the wrong crowd and started doing graff after being caught and my folks being pissed about me drinking and doing this i was grounded for 5 months and all i had was my comics my empty sketchbooks and pencils and markers so i started drawing and gradually i actually started becoming addicted one of my good friends who was doing programming said he needed a concept artist and character designer so i took it and then my art teacher was asking me to send my art to japan for comps and i even got a certificate of distinction and only 60 people got chosen now at 17 and still drawing daily i plan on leaving to be a concept artist or comic artist lol my last resort is joining the army like my father or doing industrial design
My pencil hold a gun to my head and says "Draw bitch draw"
I could always draw fairly well. It came pretty natural to me when I was younger, but I pursued a lot of other shit well into my 20's. So I could draw and paint all my life but I didn't become an artist until about 28.
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Here is the second edition of the Monday Morning Draft - a column that delves into the past weekend's action from an NFL Draft perspective. As the season goes on, the draft picture and slotting will become more clear, but every Sunday will provide a few hints for next April.
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Seattle Seahawks:
Seattle was shut out in the first half for the second straight week, but this week against the Steelers the shutout was extended for the entire game as the Seahawks lost 24-0. As I wrote last week, "Their starting quarterback is Tarvaris Jackson. Their backup is Charlie Whitehurst. Clearly the quarterback of the future is not on this roster."
Helping Seattle to stay in the lead in the "Suck for Luck" standings is that their offensive line is one of the youngest lines in the NFL. The offensive line has first-rounders from the last two drafts in Russell Okung and James Carpenter. They also start Max Unger (third season) and rookie John Moffitt at guard. All of those players need time to develop, which will hold back the Seahawks' offense in 2011.
The quarterback position is a clear weakness. With Seattle starting 0-2 and featuring that line with those quarterbacks, they are the early favorites for Luck.
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Kansas City was dominated at home by the Buffalo Bills, laying a 41-7 egg in the first week of the season. In Week 2, the Chiefs were traveling to take on the surging Detroit Lions, and once again Kansas City got blown out. This time 48-3.
Veteran quarterback Matt Cassel will turn 30 just after the 2012 NFL Draft, so it would make sense to groom a young quarterback with a veteran playing into his 30s. However Cassel had a terrible game against Detroit. He completed 15-of-22 passes for 133 yards with three interceptions. Kansas City also lost running back Jamaal Charles to a torn ACL against Detroit, and losing him will be a massive blow to the Chiefs. The Chiefs' offensive line and entire offense wasn't able to match up with the Lions defense, but it all starts with the quarterback and Cassel doesn't look like the long-term answer for Kansas City.
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The Colts played a tight game with the Browns, but fell to 0-2. Indianapolis just lost one of their more winnable games this season. Losing games to bad teams is how a team lands the No. 1 overall pick. Right now, there is no certainty when Peyton Manning will return, and he could miss the entire season. Without Manning and losing to Cleveland, the Colts could be headed to a season with 1-3 wins and a strong possibility for the No. 1 pick.
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Miami dropped to 0-2 with a loss to the Houston Texans. Chad Henne was inaccurate and not protected well by the Dolphins' offensive line. Those look like problems that are going to plague Miami all season. Henne completed only 12-of-30 passes. Miami is clearly the worst team in the AFC East, so they have a good shot to be at or near the top of the 2012 NFL Draft.
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The Browns beat the Colts sans Peyton Manning, so they have nothing to brag about. Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy had an improved performance this week, but he didn't have a big game. He completed 22-of-32 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown. Entering the fourth quarter, Cleveland had only 13 points against Indianapolis. The Browns will stay in the derby for Luck right now because they are going to face much tougher opponents in the weeks to come.
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Carolina Panthers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
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Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Kalil, OT, USC
The Chiefs' offensive line had issues with the Detroit Lions defensive line. Ndamukong Suh and Kyle Vanden Bosch generated sacks and the Lions' defense was able to completely dominate Kansas City. The Chiefs were hoping to land offensive tackle Nate Solder in last year's draft, and getting the top left tackle in this year's draft could be a big help to the Kansas City ground game and passing game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
Over the 2009 and 2010 season, the Buccaneers had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL. Their run defense and gap integrity were atrocious against the Vikings on Sunday. The Tampa Bay defense is fortunate they were able to pull out the game as Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson had a huge game. They were able to defend him in the third quarter, but in the first half and fourth quarter Peterson ran well. He totaled 120 yards on 25 carries with two touchdowns. Kuechly had 23 tackles on Saturday against Duke. He leads the nation with 58 tackles in three games. That comes after he led college football with 183 tackles in 2010. It will be hard for Tampa Bay to be a legit Super Bowl contender until they can have the semblance of a run defense.
Minnesota Vikings: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
The Minnesota Vikings offense is missing a go to receiver. Percy Harvin is a good receiver, but they need a primary option that can consistently get open and move the chains. Wide receivers Bernard Berrian and Michael Jenkins struggled to get separation from the Buccaneers' defensive backs on Sunday. Jenkins has three catches for 29 yards and Berrian had one catch for 17 yards. Getting separation is an innate ability for Floyd. His size (6-3, 218), speed, physicality and route-running make him a constant mismatch. Floyd has 397 yards on 31 receptions with two touchdowns thus far this season. He would work well with Harvin, and Floyd could be a big time weapon in the Vikings' offense.
Arizona Cardinals: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
Arizona's left tackle got quarterback Kevin Kolb almost killed with a massive blind side hit on Saturday. Kolb saw some pressure from the Redskins and Brown also had a poorly timed false start penalty. In order for Kolb and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to be the connection that Arizona envisions, they are going to need a left tackle that can protect Kolb. Arizona probably won't be drafting high enough to land the top left tackles in USC's Kalil or Stanford's Jonathan Martin. Reiff is a top 20 pick who had a good game against University of Pittsubrgh defensive end Brandon Lindsey on Saturday. Adding a pass protector like Reiff would be a big improvement for Arizona.
Miami Dolphins: Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma State
The Dolphins had a lot of protection issues against the Houston Texans on Sunday, especially on the right side of the offensive line. Adcock might be a better fit as a right tackle in the pros, as Adcock's size (6-6, 325) could push him in that direction. He would definitely help the Dolphins' passing attack and could upgrade their running behind the right side. Miami could get Adcock on the second day of the draft.
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How can you say that Luck/Jones/Barkley will be better than Flynn? How many throws have any of them thrown in the nfl? how many times did they go against the patriots and almsot beat them? How many seasons has any of them had learning behind the best qb in the league and with arguably the best qb coach in Clements? If you also read dohboy's original post he said after those 3 are gone, how much would Flynn factor in. Maybe its that you don't know how to read, or appairently watch football. Flynn is 10 times better than Kolb, but thats not really saying a whole lot, Kolb is the biggest overrated happy feet throw off the back foot terrible quarterback.
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I was at the Vikings game yesterday and Christian Ponder overall i think he did a good job. He made some mistakes and had a couple of picks,but he is still a rookie;its expected. He is doing a better job than Mcnabb,T-Jack and last years Brett Favre and he should be a reliable QB for years to come.
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QUIT with the "Vikings won't take a QB" B.S. The new regime will have no link to Christian Ponder, and won't hesitate to take Luck or Barkley. NO CHANCE Christian Ponder who hasn't flashed a damn thing so far is going to stop them from getting their guy.
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You know, the interviews were fairly interesting, but all the same. Every time you asked about any current players to the former player, he'd just say how great the player is. They're just repping their teammates is all they're doing. I much prefer this new team draft report.
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dohboy24....PLEASEEEEE DON'T TELL ME YOU THINK MATT FLYNN IS A STARTING QB!?!?!? WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING? you cant be serious man...no one will give him money to be their franchise qb...hahaha good joke man...flynn is 10 times worse than kolb let alone any other qb in the league. not a chance man. luck/barkley/jones are farrrrr better qbs than flynn will EVER be. Fact.
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How many games do you think the chiefs will have to lose to be in position to draft USC OT Matt Kalil?
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Kinda hard for Chris Polk to run the ball when he's listed as a cornerback
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Would you factor in Matt Flynn becoming a free agent after the season? I think one of these teams that need a QB will throw a lot of money in his direction if they are out of the Luck/Barkley/Jones sweepstakes come draft day.
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Redskins are drafting RGIII.
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The Jaguars won't get the first pick (decent defense, lousy division), but if they somehow did, I doubt that they'd pass on Luck just because they have Gabbert. Gabbert has looked Jimmy Clausen-bad and was drafted by Gene Smith, who likely won't be around in 2012.
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Broncos' priorities
1) QB 2) DT 3) CB Thereby, we will take a WR or pass rusher.
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Apex- Carolina doesn't have a third-rounder right now but that doesn't mean they won't. They could trade Steve Smith, trade up from the fourth, or pick one up by trading down in the first or second.
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Clearly Broncos stink.They certainly could use a db,but they also need 2 quality dt and now a qb as well.
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"Carolina could look to get him in the third or fourth round"... Carolina doesnt have a 3rd rounder. They traded it to the Bears for Greg Olsen. I agree with the match though, if he is available in the 4th as that would present good value.
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Spiderman Drawing Day 2009
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A drawing of my son's favorite character. I don't have a lot of patience for all the webs.
Created Jun 06, 2009. Unless noted Copyright 2009
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[JURIST] Lawyers for the US Department of Justice (DOJ) [official website] on Monday filed a motion to dismiss [text, PDF] a lawsuit [complaint, PDF] brought by a former State Department [official website] official seeking diplomatic immunity against Italian charges of helping to unlawfully kidnap a suspected terrorist. Sabrina De Sousa is one of 26 Americans and seven Italians on trial in Italy [JURIST news archive] for the 2003 abduction of Egyptian cleric Osama Moustafa Hassan Nasr, also known as Abu Omar. De Sousa is on trial in absentia and filed suit [NYT report] in May asking the government to invoke diplomatic immunity on her behalf, as it has neither invoked nor waived diplomatic immunity for those on trial. The government moved to dismiss her case [AP report] Monday, arguing that the courts lack the power to intervene in a matter of foreign policy that should be left to the executive branch:
By this action, Plaintiff Sabrina De Sousa seeks to have this Court direct the United States Department of State to assert immunity on her behalf in a foreign judicial proceeding. To do so, however, would require this Court to subject to judicial review the exercise of a discretionary right that has consistently been viewed under U.S. and international law as belonging to the state, and thereby strip the Executive Branch of the discretion that all governments enjoy with respect to the assertion or waiver of immunity consistent with the needs of the state. Doing so would inject the Court into matters of foreign policy, international diplomacy, and treaty practice which are not the province of the judiciary. Such matters, which are "delicate, complex, and involve large elements of prophecy," are "wholly confided by our Constitution to the political departments of the government, Executive and Legislative" and "are decisions of a kind for which the Judiciary has neither aptitude, facilities nor responsibility and have long been held to belong in the domain of political power not subject to judicial intrusion or inquiry."


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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports four teams have shown "varying levels" of interest in free agent C Alex Mack.
Dolphins re-signed DT Randy Starks to a two-year, $12 million contract.
Chargers signed TE David Johnson, formerly of the Steelers, to a two-year-contract.
The Bucs hosted free agent CB Charles Tillman on Wednesday.
The Oakland Tribune reports the Raiders' preferred veteran QB addition is Matt Schaub.
Free agent Ted Ginn is visiting the Bucs.
The deal between free agent OLB O'Brien Schofield and the Giants is on hold due to medical concerns.
The Charlotte Observer reports Oakland and Tampa Bay will be potential landing spots if/when Steve Smith is released, in addition to Baltimore.


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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to network television later tonight (Sat., Dec. 8, 2012) with UFC on Fox 5: "Henderson vs. Diaz" live from the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.
And the lightweight championship will be up for grabs in the main event.
Despite two fairly impressive victories over Frankie Edgar, reigning 155-pound titleholder Ben Henderson hasn't been able to get the respect he feels he deserves. Defeating a game challenger in front of a large audience would go a long way in accomplishing that goal.
His opponent is Nate Diaz, the first fighter to earn a title shot with a victory on a FOX card to also cash said title shot in on a separate FOX card. It almost didn't happen, as the Stockton native intially missed weight before making it on his third attempt.
The stage is set. The lights will be as bright as ever with two elite martial artists eager to prove their merit.
Can't wait.
For more on this weekend's event be sure to check out our complete "Henderson vs. Diaz" archive right here.


text: October 30, 1937 Mr. Charles L. Rowan Rowan Drilling Company Sterling Building Houston, Texas Dear Mr. Rowan: I am writing to you regarding a document noted below which your dear Mother loaned to the Library some years ago . We felt that you should know about this item being here. Please advise us what you wish us to do regarding lt. Sincerely, JULIA IDESON Per. Ass't. Librarian. A letter from Andrew Jackson to Sam Houston, August 17, 1842.


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Mark is CNBC's Silicon Valley/San Francisco Bureau Chief covering technology and digital media.
How safe is your personal information online? CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on the top three website attacks that could lead to your identity being stolen.
Friday, 7 Mar 2014 | 7:01 PM ETThe Russian military is now firmly entrenched in Crimea and have no intention of leaving anytime soon, reports NBC's Jim Miklaszewski.
Friday, 7 Mar 2014 | 5:58 PM ETCNBC's Melissa Lee and the Options Action traders discuss the stocks they'll be watching next week.


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i found these old pics of poet rod mckuen over at life magazine. somehow, this is how i imagine poets to spend their days. you know – maxing out with the cat, chillin' in the tub, reading some fan mail… life.
Hello! My name is Diana, and this is my blog. That's pretty much the gist of it. Here's the bit about me.
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April 2012
by Nicole Schlosser, Senior Editor
Nearly all survey respondents selected a low-floor vehicle style, and nearly three-quarters went with enhanced aesthetics. Two-thirds chose an articulated bus style. Slightly more than one-half cited passenger amenities.
METRO's bus rapid transit (BRT) survey results for 2012 include 43 projects, 39 of which are located in the U.S. with four in Canada. As with last year, we are offering some in-depth profiles of projects that are opening this year, as well as one that opened last year.
In the news over the past few months, we have seen BRT grow into an increasingly popular choice in the U.S., with high-profile stories highlighting light rail plans being rejected in favor of BRT, due to cost and rider convenience. In December, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood scrapped the city's $528 million light rail project in favor of a regional BRT system.
Economics was the major factor. Additionally, a study in Nashville by Parsons Brinckerhoff found that a BRT system will cost one-half as much to build as streetcars but still attract the same number of riders, cost significantly less, be faster to construct and likely will be eligible for more federal funding.
Our survey results show project opening dates ranging from as early as 1983 (Ottawa-based OC Transpo's The TransitWay) to the 11 lines that are slated for completion between 2014 and 2020 (Minneapolis' Metro Transit's Rapid Bus).
RapidRide buses will feature low floors, three doors, bike racks, wheelchair ramps, security cameras, Wi-Fi and three levels of passenger stop amenities.
The region producing the highest number of BRT systems was, unsurprisingly, the West Coast, featuring more than one-half of the lines listed, with California in the lead, opening two-thirds of those projects. Projects in this region combined for a total of $1.7 billion, about one-half of last year's $3.6 billion total.
Federal funding included FTA's Very Small Starts and the Urbanized Area Formula Funding Program (5307), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ), ARRA and the Federal Highway Administration's Urban Partnership Agreement. These comprised 80% of financial support. Approximately 80% of the projects received some form of local funding, and state backing contributed to about 50% of project support. These numbers have all made a noticeable increase from last year's, with federal support up by slightly more than 10%, local seeing a 60% increase and state funds doubling, a possible indicator of the economy finally regaining strength. Only one project reported no dedicated funding at this point.
Despite what appears to be an increase in financing this year, funding came in as the top challenge experienced by one-fifth of participating operators. Coming in second was land use coordination, at 17%, down by slightly more than 10% from last year, when it was listed as the top challenge among operators. Another popular difficulty was community opposition to certain elements of projects, such as the "loss of several parking spaces, reduced turning movements at one intersection" and "opposition to transit lanes" as with San Diego Association of Governments Mid-City Rapid project, set to open in 2013. Other obstacles listed included construction and balancing speed and access.
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Be aware of the challenges of disseminating travel information during disasters in rural areas.
Experiences of a panel of experts in disaster information dissemination.
28 March 2006
Columbus,Ohio,United States
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Lesson Learned
As part of the study on "Communicating with the Public Using ATIS during Disasters," the panel of experts on disaster information dissemination was asked to discuss and provide feedback on sample disaster scenarios. In discussing the disaster scenario for a rural condition, the participants developed a number of lessons learned that demonstrate the special challenges in rural areas of communicating with the public during a disaster. These lessons learned are highlighted below.
- Be aware of the challenges due to limited infrastructure. In rural areas, the limited infrastructure may mean that ITS devices, such as Dynamic Message Signs, travel information websites, and phone systems, may not be available. Disaster managers may have to rely on more traditional information dissemination options. Media outlets, including radio, television, and newspapers are likely to be the only sources of information for many rural residents.
- Know what resources are available in advance. As previously stated, media outlets may be the only information source available in rural areas. The advantage of having fewer information sources is that people will know which outlets to turn to for information, and the messages being disseminated have a reduced chance of being changed or distorted. However, this also requires that the media be a trusted part of the process. Sometimes, agencies can also depend on the citizens themselves as sources of information for their neighbors, friends and surrounding communities.
- Plan ahead for multi-lingual evacuations. The evacuation of ethnic communities in rural areas needs to be planned for in advance. It is important to establish contacts with emergency personnel who can speak the language of the community members (i.e. Spanish or French).
- Identify the location of potential animal and farm shelters. In rural farm communities, residents are often reluctant to leave their farm animals behind. Identifying the location of potential animal and farm shelters can help agencies plan for evacuations of these rural farm communities more easily.
- Plan for a reduction in carrying capacity or a complete failure. Similar to urban areas, rural areas need to plan for a disruption in their communications infrastructure. When such problems occur, the number of information tools may become limited to battery powered portable (or car) radio.
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