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Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 3And now for the dramatic conclusion to the epic trilogy. Heroes will rise, bad habits will fall, in this last chapter we'll discuss how to focus your efforts and learn the most and improve quickly with your studies. If you missed them, click these links for Part One and Part Two. And now for...Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 32 years ago in Personal More Like This
WISDOM NUMBER THREE!!! Work smart and leave your comfort zone. This part is my qualifier for art school, tutorials, and educational resources in general, because they can be good, but only if you make them good. Once you've gotten in to the habit of drawing consistently, it's important to start being mindful of what you're drawing, how you're drawing it, and why you're drawing it. A key ingredient of success is hard work, but if that work isn't purposeful it might not move you
Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 2Here's the continuation of yesterday's journal discussing the importance of hard work. If you missed it, click here!Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 22 years ago in Personal More Like This
In part two I'm gonna talk about one of the biggest roadblocks I hear from artists who are having difficulty getting in to good study habits, so without further ado...
WISDOM NUMBER TWO!! Don't wait for perfect weather and stop making excuses. So often I hear things like "I don't want to waste paper" or "I don't know what to draw" or "I haven't found a good tutorial" or "I don't want to study perspective" or any number of things along those lines. I'll be blunt and just put the answer out there now: get over it. If you want to be an artist, you have to do the work, end of story. And with all the time you've spent thinking, wondering, being uncertain, and searching for that magical art secret of power, you could have filled 10 pages in your sketchbook today and inc
Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 1So this has been on my mind a bit lately and I was just struck with the sudden urge to write about it. It's a bit long so I've broken it in to three parts, but if you're a beginning artist I would recommend reading through it, it might just get you aimed in the right direction.Advice for Aspiring Artists Pt. 12 years ago in Personal More Like This
This started a couple days ago when I was trolling facebook and someone had posted some artwork, and one of the comments was something along the lines of "Nice! What tutorial did you use for this?" which prompted an immediate and violent facedesk on my part. I hear things like this all the time and would like to help dispel some myths about learning art; so after 9 years of drawing and 3 years of hardcore education and study, here's what I've learned about how to get better at art:
WISDOM NUMBER ONE! Getting better demands consistent, hard work. That's it. That's the magical secret that great artists never seem to get to in their tutorials; it's that one pivotal thing that makes the difference between
Normal Club UpdatesNormal Update InfoNormal Club Updates5 years ago in Personal More Like This
Well I was gone for awhile and I apologize for it. My laptop had to be taken back to the shop for awhile and it's been busy with work. I'll update what I can while I am here. Some of the messages I saw were chain mail though. I ask to please don't spam our mailbox with chain messages because it is against DA ToS rules. So please refrain from continuing any chain mail messages.
Emotes Link
The dragonemotes script for dAx in the chats: http://dragonemote.deviantart.com/
Now onto the joining part. For those that want to join, just note the club account and please track it and put it into your journal. After noting you don't have to wait, your already a member.
Member list ---->>>>http://dragonglomp.deviantart.com/journal/23906164/
Tips from Talented RhymersRhyming shouldn't be stigmatized over poor examples or be embraced as the only poetic form available to the writer due to the many classical examples from centuries before. It should be used if the writer is comfortable with it, or it is a part of how they write, or what they are writing calls for rhyming. The writers below are all talented at their craft and have generously accepted to contribute to the article.Tips from Talented Rhymers2 years ago in Art Features More Like This
What is your opinion on rhyming literature on deviantART?
Traditionally fixed literature in any place (not strictly deviantArt), can seem either very natural and effortless, or very forced. Although free verse tends to be significantly more popular here, there's something in a rhythmic poem that free verse does not always capture. Just like word choice or metaphors, the melody of a poem also helps in the telling of the story.
Do you have an
DA COMMISSIONS: WTF?I wanted to share this post I've seen on Tumblr. As a professionnal artist, I already know that I underprice my commissions. When you are a freelance, a drawing is generally 500 to 1000 when you're a beginner. On DA, I generally sell them at 30/50. What to think about the new commission system, knowing that I'm already leaving my commissions for a low price?DA COMMISSIONS: WTF?1 year ago in Personal More Like This
You can easily understand: why do you open commissions then?
Well,I love drawing for other people, and most of commissionners don't even know the real price of a drawing (now you know!). But when I open commissions, this is because I've got the time, because I love to share with commissionners, to know their universe, OCs...and because it helps me to buy new fabric for reenactments too, for sure. But... Well... Shame on you DA! O_o
How can you sell a service for only 0.2/0.4$, knowing that DA takes 20% too?! O_o
It may be a good news for commissionners, but DA, you're killing the artists by making people think that a drawing cos
Textures/Unwraps Resources and TutorialsI've had a few people ask me about texturing and creating UVS for models, so I decided to make a journal for various sources that I also could expand on in the future. If you have any links you want to share I will gladly add them. Anything that has a icon next to it is part of the latest update.Textures/Unwraps Resources and Tutorials1 year ago in Personal More Like This
The size of the map really depends on the object, I've worked with really low res maps like 16 to 256px, to medium res maps at 512px to 1024px and high res maps at 2048px. For low res maps it is wisest to start at the resolution you are going to use since every pixel counts. On everything higher it really depends, I know when you have a game being released on multiple consoles they might start larger and then shrink the textures to what a specific console can handle.
The keys to understanding what texture sizes you need are:
What kind of game are you going to make?What is the artistic style?What system and specs are you dealing with? Are
Photomanip: Working with TexturesWelcome!Photomanip: Working with Textures2 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Textures are a critical part of so many photomanipulations, but they're not as easy to use as they appear. Below are some great examples of photomanipulations that, in my opinion, demonstrate excellent use of textures:
The goal of this article . . .
. . . is to serve as a resource for those of us who enjoy having textures be a predominant part of our photomanipulations and mixed media work so we can learn to use textures properly. Texture misuse or abuse can ruin an entire photomanipulation that otherwise might have been good. No matter how good we are at something, we can always grow to be better.
This journal represents the opinions of only one person: me, and it does not claim to be the end-all,
Color composition!A Couple of months past, the last book of James Gurney came to my hands. It was about color and light and it has the greatest review about the subject I've ever found on a book for now.Color composition!4 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Because of that great discovery, I've decided to compliment it with my own experience and that is why I started doint light tutorials:
Color and light tutorial --> http://vandervals.deviantart.com/#/d38hiac
Color composition tutorial --> http://vandervals.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-painting-a-dragon-201830846?q=gallery%3Avandervals&qo=1
But I think that I did something wrong, I tryed to explain color composition just by working in 1 picture, and so that you understand that it is necesary that you see more than one.
That is why I decided to make this picture selection and show you some pictures that I think represent the color composition very well. Here they are ordered by issues:
Getting to know your new DSLRHi Everyone!Getting to know your new DSLR1 year ago in Art Features More Like This
Information for a friend who is starting out with photography. As well as needing somewhere to post this so that i can link it, I thought it might be worth sharing for anyone else interested. If I've made any horrific omissions or mistakes please note me and let me know so that I can include it. Also if anyone has any questions or would like more information on other techniques ive picked up along the way i'd be more than happy to share I can also help you with a few exercises that can demonstrate the principles below if you find yourself a little confused.
Lastly, I'm not a writer so forgive me if this is all a bit much.
Ok Let's begin....
Getting To Know Your New DSLR
Before we take a look at your camera and how it works, I feel as though we must first address a major issue that every budding photographer will come across at some time or another - personal advice.
Advice is a lot like an Opinion - almost everyone has o
10 Tips to Improve your ArtThis is a short summary of the – in my opinion – most important points I found all over the internet, while studying what it needs to improve your drawing and painting skills. I hope it will be helpful to many aspiring artists!10 Tips to Improve your Art1 year ago in Art Features More Like This
1. Learn the basics
Perspective, composition, color theory, anatomy, lighting & shading – this may be boring, but it's very important. You have to understand the basics to have a foundation to build on.
Also start with realism. You can simplify it to comics or Manga once you have mastered the fundamentals.
2. Have the right attitude
Don't rely on talent alone. Expensive equipment or an art school won't automatically make your artworks brilliant. Don't expect anyone to teach you, but study on your own. You have to work hard to become a good artist. Don't give up, if you really want it.
3. Start early and have a plan
Start working on your art
7 steps for taking better photos-beginner's guideHello and welcome to my little guide on how to make better photos*.7 steps for taking better photos-beginner's guide2 years ago in Personal More Like This
*Photos that are technically correct; with little grain, right exposure, right composition, etc.
So, some of you have probably gotten a new camera during the holidays and it's so shiny and look at all the details, is that a pore on my face, and everything is great, but what are all these numbers and letters on my screen, let's just use auto mode. And then it all begins. The depression. The photos lack something... That sparkle of life, you know. You ask why? Is this the way of god trying to tell me that I have no talents and that I wasted my money?
You just need a bit of guidance, that's all. Here are some tips for beginners and those who might need it.
Step 1
It's safe now to turn off auto mode.
What are you saying?! These are too complicated to understand, why should I?
You remember that thing that lacks? That thing is - you, your touch. All the numbers seem hard, but
Free Photoshop Brushes!Free Photoshop Brushes!2 years ago in Personal More Like This
Here's a free brush set that contains basic rendering brushes, as well as custom brushes I've made. You may use them in any of your personal and professional work, and of course I highly encourage you to make your own as well
Made in Photoshop CS3, they should work in previous versions and of course will work in CS5 & CS6.
Thanks and enjoy!
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Site Update: Username Symbols, MentionsWhat's NewSite Update: Username Symbols, Mentions1 year ago in DeviantArt Announcements More Like This
New Username Symbols
With 13,000 new deviants joining deviantART each day, we want to ensure everyone's user experience is seamless. A common question from new and old deviants alike is: "What do username symbols mean?" Over the years, as we've surveyed deviants, we've found that very few understand symbols.
As part of our ongoing process to make the user experience cleaner and more intuitive, we've launched a new set of username symbols designed to help easily identify deviant-types.
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Deviant and Art Mentions: Connecting People
DeviantART is a massive community, with 1.5 million comments contributing to inspirational and stimulating conversations each day. With the sheer amount of interaction taking place at any given time, we w
cisphobia/transphobiaim just gonna say thiscisphobia/transphobia1 year ago in Personal More Like This
you arent hurting anyone by being trans
you arent hurting anyone by being cis
you arent hurting anyone by being straight
you arent hurting anyone by being gay
or anything inbetween
you know what DOES hurt people though?
being an asshole c:
if you're an ass to cishets just because youre opressed, youre no better than homophobes and transphobes.
since no one understands, let me just get it through your thick skull right here
PE: I don't know what to paint...We all experience the loss of our muse from time to time. It can get quite challenging to even pick a subject for our next painting. What to paint, what to paint...However, staring at a blank canvas / paper won't make it better - in this article you might, hopefully, find a few ideas to explore.PE: I don't know what to paint...2 years ago in Art Features More Like This
Look around and get inspired by the present. Your siblings, parents, kids, pets, your best friend...Even yourself!
What is your passion? Perhaps you feel strongly about ecology, feminism, politics...or something else? Paint your f
3 Cool Tips and Tricks3 Cool Tips and Tricks3 Cool Tips and Tricks2 years ago in Deviant Events More Like This
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@ Deviant Links
When you want to link to another deviant, the old method described in FAQ #81 is to use the code :devdeviant:. DeviantART quietly rolled out a new twitter-style deviant linking method: just put the @ symbol before the deviant name and you've got a snazzy link. Awesome! Know it. Use it. elee0228 compels you. See? I just used it right there.
Combined with the totally awesome new mention feature (beta), it's going to really encourage interaction on the site. It looks like right now that it just searches for the @ symbol anywhere, so words that use @ in the middle, like idolmaster, get screwed up. E-mail addresses work ok though.
Books Are BackBooks Are Back1 year ago in Personal More Like This
Hardcovers, softcovers, calendars and other things are available again in the 4DE online store!
Notes on Character Design
I received the question pictured below at my tumblr blog. In case it's useful to anyone here, I decided to go ahead and use this otherwise dormant journal to share the article I put together in response.
Character design and drawing are tome-sized topics and even if I had all the answers (I don't - I have a lot to learn), I'm not sure I could communicate them effectively. Here are some thoughts an ideas that might help, though.
First, some general things...
- Relax.
Let some of that anxiety go. This isn't a hard science. There's no wrong way, no rigid process you must adhere to, no shoulds or shouldn'ts except those you designate for yourself. This is one of the fun parts of being an artist, really - have a heady good time with it.
- Be
How art tutoring should be nowadaysYes. Another one of my rants that starts with a personal experience.How art tutoring should be nowadays1 year ago in Deviant Events More Like This
It was a day like any other, and I was just surfing DeviantArt, browsing the many deviations in my inbox. While I did so, my eye wandered to something that was called an 'tutorial on manga anatomy'. As usual, I was curious about the content. And as the preview image was pretty small, I wanted to check this out. It seems like this girl, let's name her Abbey (it's not her real name, but I think calling her 'that girl' is so damn confusing) had made a tutorial on male manga anatomy. Nothing wrong with that, you'd say. But I've been following Abbey for a while already. I originally met her in the forums, asking for feedback on one of her fanart drawings. Mostly anatomy related stuff. I gave her some tips. We talked a bit. And I followed her soon after, as I thought her art looked pretty promising altogether.
Now, I didn't know Abbey in real life. But she was a beginning artist, nowhere towards a level
Try This: A Writing Trick You Haven't Heard OfThis is guaranteed to help you become a better writer, no matter the genre. I've personally used this to understand what people look for in books. Great for beginners, but valuable for experts too.Try This: A Writing Trick You Haven't Heard Of9 months ago in Personal More Like This
Name a book. Any book. Try one with a genre that you're familiar with. Try one of those controversial books where half the readers hang the author's photo up on the wall in a gold frame, and the other half also frame it—and then throw darts at it.
Now go into Amazon and look up the title. If the book has multiple editions, try to pick the most popular one, one that has the most reviews. The average star rating is inconsequential at this moment. Find the page that shows the number of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 star ratings. Here's where you're going to doubt my sanity…I want you to look at all the 1, 2, and 3 star ratings. Read them all if you can. Don't touch the fivers—yet.
The big question you're asking is: Why?
Since there as s
How to stay creativeMake listsHow to stay creative3 years ago in Personal More Like This
Carry a notebook everywhere
Get away from the computer
Quit beating yourself up
Take breaks
Sing in the shower
Drink coffee
Know your roots
Ask "What if ?"
Constantly risk absurdity
Listen to new music
Rock the boat
Surround yourself with creative people
Get feedback
Don't give up
Practise, practise, practise
Make mistakes on purpose
Go somewhere new
Watch foreign films
Break the rules
Start a gratitude list
Get lots of rest
Take risks
Write your own myth
Do more of what makes you happy
Don't push the river
Read a page of the dictionary
Stop trying to be someone else's perfect
Got an idea? Write it down
Clean your workspace
Have fun
Learn something new
Create reckless juxtapositions
Make a visual pinboard http://pinterest.com/
Finish something
Take a walk
Get curious
Don't ask "What's it for?" "Who will like it?" or "Who will buy it?"
Be kind to yourself
Watercolor Paper Sizing - Why it Matters"Why does the size of watercolor paper matter?" No, not 'size' but 'sizing'. It's the surface treatment of the paper that determines how it absorbs moisture and takes paint, and good sizing is essential for good watercolor paper.Watercolor Paper Sizing - Why it Matters2 years ago in Personal More Like This
Recently, I ran into a sudden, awful change in the brand of watercolor paper I use, to the point where it is unusuable. An email to the manufacturer went unanswered, so I'm hoping this blog entry I wrote will help spread the word to manufacturers that changing the sizing of paper without warning the consumers is harmful to the artist:
Please feel free to spread this around if you feel it's an important issue. I know I'm not the only one who has experienced this, and I'd love to hear other peoples' rants!
New Additions to my Etsy Shop:
DA's Commissions ShopSo this is a thing! http://www.deviantart.com/commissions/DA's Commissions Shop1 year ago in Personal More Like This
So. Your friendly neighborhood Auntie Toerning is going to step in for a second here. Firstly, I think it's very groovy and awesome that DA is establishing their own marketplace. It's a scary world out there of work for hire and it's totally awesome that DA artists now have this stepping stool to practice professional habits in the same way that we practice artistic skills!
I would like to take a moment to discuss the rates here. I was just exploring quickly, and saw on the navigation on the left "price," and, like every other human on the planet, clicked on the most expensive first, thinking to myself "wow, good for DA to promote work that costs $1,000!" and wanting to see what that work would be.
Well. Boy was I wrong. In fact the prices are organized by Points. Remember when you were a kid, and the dog peed on the Monopoly box, and so you drew dollar signs on
Believe In YourselfJust some friendly artistic advice from someone who has been drawing for nearly four decades...Believe In Yourself2 years ago in Personal More Like This
Believe it yourself. When you sit down to draw, believe that the outcome will be successful. Failure at drawing comes from not trying hard enough, not working hard enough, and not believing that you can get the job done. Success comes from working hard, learning from past mistakes, and believing that you can and will rises to the occasion. If you are confident that you will do well each time you sit down to draw, you will do better work than the time before. You might not always get things right, or be satisfied with your outcomes, but you will be moving forward as an artist. Repetition. It's not the only way to improve, but it's the only GUARANTEED way to do it. The more you draw, the better you'll get at it. The more you ink, the better you get at it. The more you color, the better you get at it. Never fear your drawing table (Wacom, etc). You aren't going to be dismantling nuc
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It's a girl for Hayden Panettiere! The Nashville star and her fiancé Wladimir Klitschko welcomed their first child on Tuesday, December 9, according to People Celebrity Moms & Babies. Kaya Evdokia reportedly weighed in at 7 lbs., 14 oz., and measured 20 inches. The couple told People: "We are over the moon and madly in love!"
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Rated 4.1 out of 5 by 259 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Grandpaof6 Not as promised when booked While this hotel is upscale and nice, very disappointed to not have the room we booked months ago. Had 2 price options on a wedding block, chose the higher price for a king suite with lake view, and got neither. Told " nothing they could do for us". No effort to please us, no refund to lower price, no food vouchers. Will choose cheaper option next time, so as not to be displeased or a different hotel entirely. February 17, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheTraveler Beds and View View of lake was spectacular especially fortunate to see an ore boat come down the channel! Best beds and bedding ever! comfy sheets, mattress and duvet. Loved the design of the bathroom. Restaurant and bar food/service top notch. May 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Marc58 Nice Sunrise! Great place to stay in Duluth. The staff here were very inviting and helpful from Check-in to check-out. Great view of the bay of Lake Superior and location was right downtown in the business area. Lots of complimentary parking. November 11, 2011
Rated 2 out of 5 by MplsMN2013 dark depressing room We were given a room with a view of some pebbles and a concrete wall. It was dark and depressing. The hotel was not very busy, so we were suprised why we would be stuck in the worst room in the hotel. We were in a rush to meet friends, so we did not have time to go back and ask for a different room. Later, when we tried to take the shuttle service, it was unreliable and we could not get consistent information. We rushed to get ready so we could catch the shuttle, just to have them say it was full. And they couldn't tell us if or when it would be back. Ended up taking a cab, which was annoying because we were only going to the other side of the highway. February 4, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Hockey Excellent overall service The staff demostrated excellent service and flexibility in accommodating the needs of our hockey team. From on site reservations, catering and hospitality rooms, staff excelled in service. December 14, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pete52 Great night sleep The beds were the best I've sleeped in (other theb my own) in a long time. I fully expected my back to give me trouble....it did not! The staff was very polite and helpfull. I have already recomended this hotel and plan on staying in it the next time I have to come to town. We were in town because my dad was hospitalized in St. Mary's. Did not get a chance to use other facilities but they looked well kept. May 2, 2012
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Top 5 Posts From 2012
Happy New Year and welcome to a new year of gardening and decorating!
I thought it would be nice to look back at a few of the popular posts of 2012.
Here are the top 5 to remember....
#5 with 768 views.... is one of my favorite titles and posts.... "Why I Love Heavy Metal!"
#4 With 866 Hits was "Touched By The Morning Dew"
#3 with 1446 hits was "Reclaimed and Handmade Garden Decor."
#2 with 1614 Hits was my "DIY Picket Fence Bench"
#1 with 1625 Hits... so far!
Thanks so much for stopping by and please consider becoming a new follower..... Brooke
Make A Chicken Wire Lampshade!
Here is a fun, quick project that I want to share with you today!
Do you have any old lampshades that are just not right for your decor?
These were mine, they were nice, but always too dark for me.
And don't get me started about the DUST!
So lets do something about it, let's get CREATIVE!
Okay, maybe you don't just have these setting around... or you might just be like me and do!
Chicken wire is great to have, I use it in the garden and
have been seeing it all over Pinterest in home decor!
I have more projects with it coming soon.... <3
Okay first you remove all the material from your old shade....
Then you give yourself a nice size section of wire... Mine was 10 inches by 30 inches.
Be careful! It can be sharp on those edges!
I used my jewelry pliers... love those things... but you probably have something like this in your stash!
Just find each place it meets and bend.... bend.... bend.
Neatness does not count in this... it is very forgiving!
I am writing this thinking how cute that shape would be around a planter....
I am glad I have a munch of wire!
Don't be nervous, you cannot mess up, it is really easy to bend and shape.
Just squish.... squish... squish it into the size of your shade.
Obviously I had a bit more shaping to do... but you get the idea!
If you have some primer.... here is the time to use it.
Of course, I did not...
and I ended up doing three coats.
But it looks great...
and I love the hammered texture.
I added a fabric ribbon to go with my Country Christmas decor,
but it is cute just as it is... I am not happy with my pictures of this project....
"It's so much cuter in PERSON!"
I could see these in a craft booth or a local store!
I cannot wait to yard sale this summer to get more
shades to do a bigger version.
Thanks so much for stopping by and please consider being a new follower!
Thanks so much to the good people at Lowe's Creative Ideas for letting gardens like me get their hands dirty and their creative ideas working overtime. I am so excited to share with you my upcoming projects.
Being a part of the Creators and Influencers Garden Team been a dream come true. Its so much fun to create something so special and then sharing it with you my dear friends and readers. Please if you are not a follower consider becoming one so you can see more of my upcoming projects.
Take the time to visit Lowe's and see what's blooming, I'm sure you'll be glad you did!
Don't forget to check out the Lowes Creative Ideas Blog and Facebook Page. They now even have an account on Pinterest!
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International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality!
March 5-8, 2015, just before CSW 59 at the UN marking 20 years since World Conference on Women in Beijing, China
Mark your calendars! The Man Up Campaign, along with the Center for Men and Masculinities at Stony Book University, the American Men's Studies Association, and the MenEngage Network, is sponsoring the International Conference on Masculinities: Engaging Men and Boys for Gender Equality! The conference will run from March 5-8, 2015, in New York City and takes place just before the United Nations' annual two-week meeting of the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW). This particular gathering of the CSW marks the twentieth year since the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, in 1995. Thus, this year's CSW meeting, sometimes referred to as "Beijing+20," takes on special significance.


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|Casper's Haunted Christmas
|Directed by
|Owen Hurley
|Produced by
|Byron Vaughns
|Written by
|Ian Boothby
Roger Fredericks
|Brendon Ryan Barrett
Kathleen Barr
Ian James Corlett
Graeme Kingston
Terry Klassen
Scott McNeil
Tegan Moss
Colin Murdock
Tabitha St. Germain
Lee Tockar
Samuel Vincent
|Narrated by
|David Kaye
|Music by
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|Edited by
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Harvey Entertainment
Rainmaker Entertainment
|Distributed by
|Universal Studios Home Video
Release dates
|October 31, 2000
Running time
|86 minutes
|United States
Casper's Haunted Christmas is a 2000 direct-to-video film produced by Harvey Comics and Mainframe Entertainment and released by Universal Studios Home Video on October 31, 2000. Unlike its direct-to-video predecessors, this video was completely computer animated. It stars Brendon Ryan Barrett as the voice of Casper the Friendly Ghost. Randy Travis provided original music.
It was aired on Cartoon Network up to 2009. Today, rights to Casper's Haunted Christmas are owned by DreamWorks Classics.
Kibosh, the King of Ghosts, decrees that Casper must scare someone before Christmas Day or he will be banished to The Dark for all eternity. To make sure this happens, he confiscates the Ghostly Trio's Scare licenses and flings them to Kriss, Massachusetts where they meet the Jollimore Family. When Casper's good behavior starts to act up, the Ghostly Trio call in Casper's lookalike cousin Spooky and his girlfriend Poil to do the job.
- Brendon Ryan Barrett - Casper
- Kathleen Barr - Carol Jollimore
- Ian James Corlett - Little Kid
- David Kaye - Narrator
- Graeme Kingston - Fatso
- Terry Klassen - Stinkie
- Scott McNeil - Stretch, Noel Jollimore
- Tegan Moss - Holly Jollimore
- Colin Murdock - Kibosh
- Tabitha St. Germain - Poil
- Lee Tockar - Snivel
- Samuel Vincent - Spooky
- Ian Boothby - Co-writer
- Roger Fredericks - Co-writer
- Kris Zimmerman - Voice Director
- Byron Vaughns - Producer
- Owen Hurley - Director
Baskin Robbins made a tie-n promotion with the VHS release of Casper's Haunted Christmas, by inventing a Casper-themed ice cream flavor that was available throughout December. Also, the worldwide ice cream store chain also inserted a coupon good for free ice cream sundaes inside every video.
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Team record: 13-10 SU, 9-11-2 ATS
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Whitey Ford breaks another record held by Babe
Oct. 8, 1961
It's been a bad year for the Babe. During the regular season, Roger Maris hit 61 home runs, one better than Ruth struck in 1927. And today Whitey Ford breaks Ruth's 43-year-old record for consecutive scoreless innings in the World Series.
Having pitched shutouts in his last three Series starts (two against the Pirates last year and one against the Reds in Game 1 four days ago), Ford hurls five scoreless innings in a 7-0 victory over Cincinnati to run his consecutive scoreless streak to 32. That beats the 29.2 Ruth pitched for the Red Sox in 1916 and 1918.
Ford fouls a ball off his right foot and bruises the knuckle on his big toe in the top of the sixth. He gives it a try in the bottom of the inning, but comes out after allowing a leadoff single to Elio Chacon because of the pain in his toe when he lands.
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Kinda freaked as I just took my temp and it was 99.1. Anyone elses have elevated temps...or you thin kthis is a fever??
Kinda freaked as I just took my temp and it was 99.1. Anyone elses have elevated temps...or you thin kthis is a fever??
Totally normal in pregnancy. I'm kinda excited because mine's 99.2. Good sign as long as you're feeling well!
Madeline 5/12/04, Kiernan 10/31/05, ^Ezra^ 11/26/08,
Kellan James due 1/14/10!
That's about what mine is during pregnancy! YAY!
Thanks ladies.. Does your temp vary ??? Cuz last niht I took it and it was normal. But or a 2 weeks now I have felt like I had a fever as I have been havin chills..I know they say you usually feel warm in prenancy but with my last I also had the chills....weird. And thanks ladies :0)
This is normal for me. I run anywhere beteween 98.6 to 99.2 in the 1st trimester. The chills are from you being warm but your skin is hit by cold air. I've had the chills all day. I have them now :) Your temperature maybe higher in the a.m. and then in the p.m.
Thanks ladies!!! What would I do without you??
I felt hot during pregnancy, but I never had a fever in any of my 5 pregnancies, unless I was sick. I have never read that low grade fevers are normal in pregnancy.
um 99 ish is not a fever i have been a nurse for 8 years it is not considered atrue fever till its over 100. and 99ish temps are normal for pregnant women that was my temp almost my whole pregnancy with my son.
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Beautiful trip on the Silhouette!
The Silhouette is a fabulous ship! The best part of the stateroom was the bathroom; the most need of improvement was the storage. Loved the fact that the temperature in our stateroom was very cool - even on very HOT days!
Entertainment was excellent! Lisa, the cruise director, was outstanding - and, a very talented singer.
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The State New Economy Index uses 25 indicators to measure the extent to which state economies are knowledge-...
ITIF's annual review of books covering technology and innovation issues.
Europe's increasing productivity gap with the U.S. can be addressed by taking better advantage of ICT.
CCEI proposes a new global framework for addressing climate change with clean energy innovation.
Technology offers many opportunities to increase the accessibility of elections for people with disabilities.
Policymakers need to address several barriers before patients can fully enjoy the benefits of telehealth.
Differential geographic pricing of digital goods can increase social welfare and innovation.
Rob Atkinson contributed an essay, "Driving Innovation and Productivity" to the UK's Policy...
China uses a wide array of mercantilist policies to assist domestic firms while discriminating against foreign establishments.
ARPA_E's FOCUS program seeks to develop new hybrid solar energy storage systems, at lower costs and with greater performance.
PRISM's fallout will likely have a lasting negative impact on U.S. economic competitiveness.
The suspension of global negotiations to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), precipitated by China, will have unintended consequences for Chinese growth and innovation.
In his latest Capital Energy Report, Stepp discusses the potential impacts of massive cuts to federal energy investment.
New research finds a link between companies innovating in IT and in environmental practices.
New study summarizes years of research on federal funding for R&D; finds it beneficial.
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ITIF Comments to the New York State Department of Financial Services on the Proposed BitLicense Framework
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NHTSA should hold off on a DSRC mandate until spectrum questions are resolved.
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Conventional economics provides an increasingly poor guide for economic policy and should be replaced by an evolutionary economics framework.
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I was given a display of benefits of delivering papers for them. It took roughly 1 hour to complete this, after going over a route, payment, and what time to have the paper delivered by. After that, we took a drive and the interviewer showed me the route. It was very easy, but I declined the offer because the work involved would have outweighed the paycheck. The interviewer was very nice, but almost a little too nice.Interview Questions
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The U.S. Must Honor Its International Commitment Against Torture
(Originally posted on Daily Kos.)
Today marks the anniversary of the day that the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) came into effect. CAT is an international human rights treaty dealing exclusively with torture and other forms of cruel and inhuman treatment. Countries that have signed CAT are obligated to prohibit and prevent torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment. Governments are also required to investigate all allegations of torture, to hold perpetrators accountable and provide meaningful remedies to victims of such practices. (Learn more about the nuances between "torture" and "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment" in this video with ACLU Human Rights Program Director Jamil Dakwar).
So what does that mean for us in the States? The U.S. ratified CAT in October 1994. By ratifying CAT, the U.S. is therefore obligated to comply with the provisions of the treaty just as it would any other domestic law — the U.S. Constitution makes clear that such treaties are "the Supreme law of the Land." Although the Bush administration tried to convince the American people and the rest of the world otherwise, CAT applies to all U.S. actions and wherever the U.S. exercises effective control — both at home and abroad. That means, CAT applies to the actions of U.S. officials at U.S.-run detention facilities, including Guantánamo, and other U.S. detention facilities in Iraq and Afghanistan. As one of the countries that helped write CAT and as a signatory to the torture treaty, it is the United States' obligation to ensure that no one is subject to torture or other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment on our watch.
So how do we ensure that the U.S. upholds its obligations under the treaty? The actual "implementation" of CAT is overseen by the Committee against Torture. This Committee is a U.N.-based body of independent human rights experts that reviews countries that have ratified the treaty and ensures that these countries comply with treaty obligations.
The Committee requires countries, including the U.S., to submit periodic reports detailing their compliance to the treaty. Most recently, the United States submitted a report about compliance under the CAT treaty in May 2005. Based on their review of the U.S.' report, as well as shadow reports issued by the organizations like the ACLU, the Committee posed questions about the U.S. government fulfillment of treaty obligations before a delegation of government representatives. In July 2006, the committee issued its conclusions, and while these recommendations are not legally binding, they are recognized around the world as an important moral obligation on governments to comply with treaty commitments before the nations of the world.
In its Conclusions and Recommendations, the Committee identified several areas of improvement for the U.S. to concentrate their efforts on. These included, but were not limited to:
- Cease the detention of any person at and close Guantánamo Bay;
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- Ensure women in detention are treated in conformity with international standards; and
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Pickup runs amok, rams into man on California
Original post made on Feb 12, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, January 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
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a resident of North Whisman
on Feb 12, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Wait... so I can drive my car over a curb onto someone's property, through their fence, hit a number of cars and nearly kill someone but as long as I am not drunk or deranged I can't be arrested??? What am I missing here?
a resident of North Whisman
on Feb 12, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Neither arrested nor identified... interesting. Must be some member of a protected class.
a resident of Monta Loma
on Feb 15, 2009 at 9:23 pm
The police can break into people's homes and arrest them for having a loud party, but can't arrest someone for creating major havoc and sending a man to the hospital in critical condition?
Fresno is now investigating its PD, and it's way past time for MV to undergo a similar process. The corruption runs deep.
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By Nic Baird
Viewers of 'The Amazing Race' can relax now that the suspense of the CBS show's 21st season has dissipated. The competition is over, and fans can reflect on the brave globe-trotting adventurers they cheered to take the one million dollar prize at the finish line.
While we all rooted for our favorites, it's hard not to feel at least a little disappointed that couple Ryan Danz and Abbie Ginsberg were eliminated in Amsterdam with only three episodes left. The "dating divorcees" team had the first opportunity in the game's history to score double: by winning the first leg of the competition, Danz and Ginsberg became eligible to win two million dollars should they be victorious overall. If that wasn't enough to gain favor with the audience, the trials of this type-A twosome told a riveting love story.
"Because we lasted as long as we did, it bonded us in some very unique ways that most couples didn't get to experience," says Danz, referring to the three romantic pairs previously eliminated. Despite having a better average placement than any of their competitors in their ninth and final leg, Danz and Ginsberg were hit by multiple flight delays and a U-Turn penalization that forced them to take an extra detour.
The ensuing elimination did not leave any bitterness or regret in the relationship of these fierce competitors. Instead, they revel in their triumph as a couple. Rather than dwelling on the loss of a two million dollar prize, Danz and Ginsberg focus on how they learned new ways to communicate and support each other. "We ran the race really well," Ginsberg says. "And that's something that makes both of us very proud."
While still in the throws of a young relationship, Danz and Ginsberg faced five other couple teams among the total roster of eleven. The other competitors had been together much longer than this twosome, who had each ended a first marriage when they connected roughly a year ago. Besides the thrill of adventure and the lure of treasure, both teammates were looking for insight into their budding romance when they signed up.
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"We took a lot from that race," Ginsberg shares. The intensity of the competition kept them mindful of their partner's needs. "Like any couple," she points out, "it takes constant checks and balances."
"The whole process has been very positive for our relationship," Ginsberg says but admits that it could have been the opposite. "A lot of people warned us that it would probably tear us apart and make us resent each other." Juggling the double role of teammate and girlfriend, she describes it as "a lot of managing."
Likewise, Danz thought it was important to be supportive and encouraging as a partner outside of dating. "Going into the race, the most important thing was how I treated Abbie as a teammate."
As viewers saw, the couple faced obstacles both on and off the race course but always did their best to overcome them. "One team can be very lucky; another can get unlucky," Danz says. "As far as racing, we wouldn't do anything differently."
The pair identify specific relationship challenges they had to face during the competition. As two competitive spirits, they had a early issues sharing leadership, Ginsberg says. Danz explains this problem led to a fight at their hotel. With fresh wounds from his divorce, Danz didn't want to engage in conflicts with Ginsberg. "She'd say, 'Why are you pulling away?'"
The couple was able to work on their relationship by communicating during down time."We were really mature about it," Ginsberg says. "We got more unified and closer each race." Ginsberg was glad to have a partner who could take the lead when needed but also share the responsibilities. "It was successful as long as we were able to be open and honest with each other."
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Danz recalls the time when he was most amazed by his partner. The couple arrived at the Roadlbock challenge in Bangladesh, and they spotted a balance scale demonstration. He describes how Ginsberg had to build a balance scale out of bamboo and rope and then figure out how much wood would balance four stones. "I was so blown away by how resolved she was to complete the task. She didn't give up. She didn't break down. I am still so impressed by that moment."
Expanding on Danz's recollection, Ginsberg shares, "Ryan was really encouraging and supportive during solo experiences." When the atmosphere got tense, she says they still focused on the race instead of "little petty things." As a member of the "dating divorcees" team, she describes how communicating with a new partner is like "learning a whole new language."
For Danz, he describes the experience as extending much further than the "compressed" TV show." He says the moments of reflection during their travels as a couple were really important and very empowering. "I'm really proud of her," Danz shares, "really proud of how we ran the race together."
For more information about Ryan, please click here. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter. You can follow Abbie on Facebook and Twitter as well.Â