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You do understand that the season ends in Mid April right?Originally Posted by Beezwax
Dell Demps PLEASE get us some scorers!
and if we dealt him for smith/wilcox, then we'd have nothing to say for it after this yearOriginally Posted by jmaninc68
Wilcox and Smith both were low/med minute NON impact players for a young bad tead... and Hardin - not even on the depth chart. D-leaguer
OKC has something like 4-5 FIRST round picks in the next 2 drafts - how did we not even work a deal for one of those.
We will get TC back - when healthy, I see him playing with more fire (the whole league saw how bad our front court is). Worst case - we try to trade him in the offseason, for better quality players/1st rd draft pick/starter.
Behind D West - Armstrong, Marks, Ely, Wilcox, Bowen, 86 year old Joe Smith (who B Scott would probably have ridin pine anyway) - that doesn't sound like a solution in the frontline for a West Conf playoff team.
Not to mention, offseason - See ya Wilcox and Smith - then what? who? regroup and wait for the class of '10?
You own an NBA franchise G Shinn - you have a window when you have a special player like CP3 (much like Saints and Brees) - do what it takes to win a title, your revenue will follow.
You are high. I rest my case.Originally Posted by HornetHaven
He could come back mid marchOriginally Posted by Alg_Hornet
Bringing it back to the bottom of the map!
i tend to not take anything seriously from a guy with a winney the poo avatar
My Anthony Davis website: http://thebrow.uphero.com/
Originally Posted by All Metro
So you are saying john hollinger's per is horrible when it is referring to centers but awesome when determining that cp3 should win mvp? Tyson chandlers numbers dont stack up even close to anyone on that list... look at it.... the 20th person on the list has better numbers than him
Originally Posted by Basketball Nate
I second that motion. This is a nuisance.
Do you pay attention. Smith and Wilcox have expiring contracts.Originally Posted by HornetHaven
It's mid February now. So another month? Wow...Originally Posted by Beezwax
No. He's dead-right about this. I don't know why guys can't grasp that. We're still over the tax and can't do anything. You're not going to find a better option next season at C than Tyson Chandler for $12MM.Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A
We're never going to be in great shape until we can move Peja and MoPete/Daniels come off the books. Even then we'll have 36 year old James Posey absolutely CRUSHING our cap.
Are you kidding??Originally Posted by All Metro
what are you talking about?Originally Posted by Alg_Hornet
you didn't know that contracts get insured?
here's an old link about it
educate yourself
The guy is borderline special. I'm pretty much done responding to the guy.Originally Posted by airal20
Wait what?Originally Posted by HornetHaven
12 million dollars is irrelevant..lol!?!?! Bernard Madoff agrees with you
Are you him too?Originally Posted by Eleven79
We had something when the trade was originally made, now we're stuck with nothing since the trade was revoked. That is what I think you don't understand.Originally Posted by HornetHaven
are you implying we'd be under the salary cap if we dealt chandler's salary?Originally Posted by Saints Fan in A
i third this motionOriginally Posted by airal20
Hey genius...he was forced to retire. He didn't miss a month with an ankle sprain. Please, educate yourself.Originally Posted by HornetHaven
That took too long my manOriginally Posted by Saints Fan in A
and those expiring contracts coming off the books don't put us under the salary capOriginally Posted by JKM
We had nothing in 2009/10. That is what i think YOU don't understand. We'd lose both Smith and Wilcox and not have any money to re-sign them.Originally Posted by Basketball Nate
Now we have a starting C again and we won't be in any worse shape cap-wise assuming that Bower can dump Posey or MoPete. They've got to do whatever to make sure Chandler gets right for next season and this will be one of the best things that has ever happened to the Hornets.
Can I get a link or qoute of what Hartvey Hornet said, I missed it.Originally Posted by Eleven79
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The Blue Center Designation serves as a consumer aid in choosing high-performing hospitals. The selection criteria, developed with input from the medical community, expert panels and medical organizations, include a review of national quality and safety initiatives, as well as general and program-specific quality and safety metrics. El Camino Hospital is one of 41 in California to receive the Blue Distinction Center designation for Knee and Hip Replacement and one of 11 hospitals to receive the designation for Spine Surgery.
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Hospitality Management (HM)
13022 Sanitation and Safety Principles and Practices (3)
Safety and sanitation practices pertinent to food service. Emphasis is on laws, food microbiology, storage practices and accident prevention. Prerequisite: none.
13023 Techniques of Food Production (5)
Commercial food production principles for milk, cheese, eggs, produce, grains, meats, poultry and fish are covered. Sauces, soups, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts are prepared with an emphasis on food quality and safety, effective equipment use, work planning and simplification, recipe standardization, pricing and presentation. Prerequisites: HM 13022 and nutrition and food (NF) majors. Special fee: $60 flat fee—subject to change.
13024 Introduction to Hospitality Management (2)
Career opportunities and the scope, development and history of the hospitality industry. Introduction to management in the hospitality industry including food service, lodging and tourism. Prerequisite: none. Special fee: $10 flat fee—subject to change.
23012 Food Study (3)
Principles of food preparation and quality evaluation with consideration of nutritive value and retention. One hour of lecture and four hours of lab. (Note: nutrition and dietetics majors should take CHEM 10060, 10061 and 20481; students in other majors should take CHEM 10050 and 10052 as prerequisites for this course.) Prerequisite: NUTR 23511. Special fee: $33 flat fee—subject to change.
23030 Lodging Operations (3)
This course provides students with an introduction to lodging, resort operations and management. Skills needed to succeed in the field and career opportunities are emphasized. Prerequisite: none.
33020 Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry (3)
Overview and analysis of legal issues of concern to the hospitality operation. Topics include: employment law; food and beverage liabilities; patron civil rights, local, state, and federal regulations; and franchising. Prerequisite: junior standing.
33026 Hospitality Cost Control and Analysis (5)
Prepares students to analyze and control costs encountered in hospitality operations. Includes computer applications, math drills and simulations. Prerequisites: MIS 24053 and ACCT 23020 and HM 13023.
33028 Hospitality Purchasing (3)
Emphasis on the selection of food, goods and services for the management of hospitality organizations. Emphasis is placed on product identification, grading and quality standards. Prerequisite: HM 13023.
33029 Catering and Banquet Preparation and Service (5)
Combines theoretical and practical applications of planning, merchandising, costing, producing and serving catered meals. Prerequisite: HM 33026. Special fee: $25 flat fee—subject to change.
33035 Hospitality Service Quality Management (3)
The unique issues associated with managing guest satisfaction will be explored. The delivery of quality services and recovery from service failure in hospitality organizations will be studied from a human resource and organizational perspective. Prerequisite: MIS 24163.
33036 Club Management (3)
Introduction to private club management and operations. Strategic planning, marketing, human resources, service excellence, legal issues and financial management will be emphasized within the context of food and beverage, golf and recreation. Prerequisite: junior standing.
33040 Hotel Convention Group Sales and Services (3)
From a hotel sales and convention services perspective, the convention and meetings industry is examined. Students are introduced to all facets of the conventions and meetings industry. Prerequisite: HM 23030 and junior standing.
33050 Professional Practices in Hospitality Management (1)
Preparation of student for professional work experiences in hospitality management. Career development and professional workplace issues are addressed. Prerequisite: junior standing.
41093 Variable Topic Workshop in Hospitality Management (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in hospitality management. Learning experiences are provided in a wide range of areas. S/U grading. Prerequisite: none.
41095 Special Topics in Hospitality Management (1-4)
(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major topic within a specific field of hospitality management. Prerequisite: none.
41096 Individual Investigation (1-3)
(Repeatable for credit) Independent study in hospitality management. Prerequisite: written special approval from instructor.
43025 Hospitality Marketing (3)
Application of marketing principles, practices and theories relevant to hospitality organizations. Case studies drawn from the hospitality industry are incorporated. Prerequisites: HM 13023 and MIS 24163 and MKTG 25010.
43027 Hospitality Human Resource Management (3)
Application of human resource management principles, practices, theories and legal issues relevant to hospitality organizations. Hospitality management-focused case studies are incorporated. Prerequisites: HM 33026 and MIS 34180. This course may be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement with approval of major department.
43029 Hospitality Financial Policy (3)
Strategic financial decision making for short- and long-term financial management problems in various hospitality organizations such as hotels, restaurants, clubs and resorts, through case analysis. Prerequisite: FIN 36053.
43030 Food Service Systems Management (3)
The study of food service systems management, including menu planning and evaluation, recipe development, purchasing, equipment, financial management, marketing and human resources. Prerequisite: HM 23012.
43031 Layout and Design of Food Service Operations (3)
Analysis and planning for the layout and design of commercial food services operations. Includes basic principles of design; space analysis; and equipment use, care selection and layout for food services facilities based on the financial performance of the operation; food codes; and related regulations. An appreciation for engineering and architecture concerns pertaining to food service operations is developed. Prerequisite: HM 13023.
43032 Food Production and Service Management (3)
The application of management principles in food production and service systems, including production management, quality control, distribution and service and physical facilities. A laboratory is included in the course. Prerequisites: HM 23012 and 43030.
43040 Strategic Lodging Management (3)
The hotel manager's role as a strategic thinker is emphasized. Techniques such as co-alignment model, brand strategy, competitor analysis, market research, risk management and finance options are used to develop strategic plans in hotels. Prerequisites: HM 23030 and 33026.
43043 Hospitality Meetings Management (4)
Exploration of the unique issues associated with managing hospitality meeting and event planning. Emphasis on management of social, association and banquets, receptions and annual meetings held in hospitality venues requiring food and beverage and/or lodging. Prerequisites: HM 23030 and 33026.
43092 Practicum/Hospitality Management (3-6)
(Repeatable for credit) Supervised professional experience in the hospitality industry including operations such as restaurants, hotels, clubs, health care, theme parks and food distribution. Bimonthly seminars course assignments are included. Repeatable for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: HM 33050 and junior or senior standing.


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I was at Paris for a 6-night stay during the very busy CES week -- not a great time to be asking for upgrades!! Still, when I got to the counter after a 20-minute wait, I handed the clerk a $20 bill along with my license and credit card. Didn't hide it, or "sandwich" it between the cards, just straight up handed it to her.
Just asked her for the best room she could give me. During CES, and for such a long stay, I kind of figured a P-room or a suite was a little out of my reach.
She thanked me for the $20, tapped on the computer for a while, and asked if the number of beds was important. I said no, as long as the room was non-smoking, I was fine.
She eventually found me a very nice 17th floor room. Just a standard room, but upgraded to an incredible view, one that Caesars normally charges extra for. Gorgeous view of the Paris pool, the Eiffel Tower, the Bellagio and its fountains, Cosmo, and CityCenter.
Had won a trip for four from Caesars-palace/"target="_blank">Caesar's Entertainment with the hotel part of the comped package along with limo and air. We were given two nights comped for a regular room. We booked our trip for this past weekend and added on Sunday night, making it a three night stay, with us only paying for Sunday night.
We arrived at hotel around 10pm on a Friday night so weren't sure if it would work. I went up to the clerk, gave her my cards with the $20 between them. Asked if there were any upgrades for the two rooms. She looked around for about 5 minutes trying to locate two upgraded suites on the same floor and with a King Bed. After the 5 minutes she did find them. My wife and I got a corner suite Red Room Premier on the 27th floor overlooking the Bellagio Fountains and our couple friend got the same room, just not overlooking the strip. Again very easy and this was the 5th time we have used this to get a free upgrade. Works everytime.
We arrived to check in around 1pm, even though we knew official check in wasn't until 4pm.
Our clerk was very nice, we told her we were celebrating a birthday, and it was my friend's first time in Vegas.
We had already booked a premium room (strip view) and received two complimentary nights.
I handed the woman a 50 in between my credit card, total rewards card, and ID and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available.
She said she had a renovated RED room with a strip view, but there was only a king size bed. Considering there were going to be three of us in the room (something we didn't tell the hotel), we declined.
So we received a renovated RED room, no view.
It was still a great room, and a nice upgrade.
Thanks Paris!
We arrived on a Monday afternoon around 3pm. There was a \"Disney\" line of people waiting to check in. It took me about 20 min to get to the front. I was watching all the clerks and picked a couple of women I thought looked nice. I ended up getting the one I wanted without having to line shuffle. I took out my reservation and handed it to her. I put my wallet on the shelf in front of me along with a $20 bill.
I asked her if I might get a complimentary upgrade to a high floor \"P\" room. (A \"P\" room is and end room with two views). As she started working on the computer, I told her how this was a special trip celebrating our 25th anniversary. While waiting in line, I didn\'t have high hopes, since it was so busy.
She began working on the computer, writing down room numbers, tearing it off and trying again. She did this for like 15 minutes. I waited patiently and hopeful since all the rooms had high floor numbers she was writing. (the premier I booked is a \"view\" room, but not a high renovated red room). Finally, she handed me my room keys. 2825P! Yahoo!!. She said she had to shift people around to get us the room since the hotel was full. I couldn\'t believe it. The room was gorgeous. Beautiful views of the strip, the pool, the tower and the fountains. It made our week wonderful. I gave her the tip, and she thanked me.
I don\'t know if it was the $20 or my story, or she would have done it regardless. All I can say is I was so thrilled, I brought her some chocolates the next day from Max Brenner. She said it wasn\'t necessary, but thanked me, after I thanked her again.
Third time trying the $20 Trick. First time I was denied, so I'm now 2 for 3.
Arrived around 1pm on a Monday. There were four clerks working the registration desk, but only one was open. Female, mid-30s, possibly hispanic. I placed the credit card/ID/$20 sandwich on the counter and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades available. She took the credit card and ID, but left the $20 bill on the counter, saying that she cannot accept gratuities for upgrades. Tried to offer me a renovated room for an additional $40 per night, but I declined.
A couple of minutes later, she mentioned that her boss recently started monitoring travel blogs and websites (including this one, I presume) and was clamping down on clerks handing out upgrades for tips.
We arrive at 8pm on Thursday night. There was no line-up and we chose a middle-aged female for check-in.
There was 4 of us (2 rooms in total) and we put the $20 bill between our passports and VISA cards ($40 in total, $20 per room). We asked for any complimentary upgrades and she said she would have a look.
She told us the hotel was overbooked and couldn't give us a "P" suite, but could upgrade to red rooms (but had to change to 2x queen beds instead of king). She even managed to get us on the same floor just doors apart!
After, she said we didn't even need to tip and she would have done it for free. We told her to keep the money for good karma and thanked her.
My wife an I arived early (10:30) so I wasn't sure if any rooms would be available because it was spring break week. There were only 3 girls working in the check-in/out desk, so we really didn't really have a target. I handed her my ID, credit card, and a folded $20. While she looked up my info, I said that I would appreciate any complementry upgrade that would be available. She went to work on her computer fo a while and found a room with a nice view of the tower, pool, strip, and the Fountains accross the street. The room was nice and veiw was well worth $20.
hotel was sold out for the weekend because both a new store and a new club were opening (and it was the weekend of the Nascar race). I put $20 between my license and the credit card and just said \"can you put me in the nicest room you can?\". she said there weren\'t any suites but she could get me in a Red Room on a high floor.
We checked in around midnight, and went to a young-ish looking clerk, as the other clerk appeared to be talking with a manager. Simply gave the $20 sandwich and asked if there were any complimentary upgrades. She put it aside, was super friendly, and said she had something "really nice" for us. It ended up being a red room on the 27th floor!
tried at about 5pm and $20 sandwich limited choice of clerks and young female asked if comp upgrade available she said no but with a fee... I declined.gave me back my tip.. standard room back of hotel but room I was given was not cleaned so back to front desk and red room strip view i was given...all good but surprised sandwich didnt work i'm 2 = 1/1
Checked in mid December on a Thursday night around 9:00. Clerk was male, mid twenties. Got upgraded to a Red Room on a high floor, overlooking Bellagio fountain.
Wasn't terribly crowded, but there was a small line of people waiting to check in. Clumsily did my first attempt at a 20 dollar sandwich with the bill sticking out from between my passport and credit card while asking if they had any complimentary upgrades available. Was given a newly redecorated Red Room on one of the top floors.
Our stay was for 10 nights so not a bad upgrade for 2 dollars a night! Our rates were also already discounted 25% by the hotel.
We had a comped premier room, we did not target any specific clerk. We checked in around 9:00 PM on a Sunday nite, all I did was hand the clerk a sandwich with a $50.00 bill. She giggled a little bit and started typing away. My husband was a little nervous because I never said anything about a complimenary upgrade. I told him to just let her do her thing. The next thing we knew she pops open this book and said she was comping us to this 1150 sq ft room and was showing my husband pictures of the room. Thanks Paris for making my week stay in vegas awesome.
Checking into Paris about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday night. Like the rooms at Paris so I wasn't planning on using the 20 trick, but at the last minute when i saw we had a young male clerk decided to give it a try. He was very friendly and when asked about a complimentary upgrade, checked with his supervisor and came back a few minutes later and gave us a Red Room on the 27th floor. View wasn't spectacular but everything else about the room was great. We were there for 5 nights, so it was well worth the 20.00.
Checked in about 8:30PM hardly any line. Didn't know what to expect since it was labor day weekend, a busy time in Vegas. Didn't target anyone in particular and the check in girl was very nice. Handed her my CC and ID with a $20 in it, she quickly noticed it and said "I'm sorry we don't accept tips before we give you a room, but if you'd like to tip me after I give you your keys, that's fine. Now let's see what we can do." She handed me back the $20, typed away for a minute and said she could offer a red room with a non strip view or a regular room with a strip view. I chose the red room with a non strip view on the 25th floor. When she handed me my room key, I had the $20 tucked in my hand and she grabbed it as I grabbed the room key and the coupon booklet. My wife laughed at me prior to trying this trick, but I was the one laughing when it was over.
Ok, we had 5 nights comped at the Paris. We got there about 3pm on a Wednesday.
The line was long when we got there to check in. Finally I was called over to the front counter. Debra was very nice to me and took all my information reference the reservation. I handed her my DL and credit card with a $20 sandwich. I told her that we were there for our 20th Wedding Anniversary and if there were any complimentary upgrades. She stated that suites were available for a fee. I declined. She stated that she could put me in a "Strip view" at no cost but it was only on the 5th floor.
I said "sure". Well the room wasn't a Strip view but more like a pool view. I knew 5th floor wasn't gonna be great but I took it. She kept the $20.
The only nice thing was that we had the Eiffel Tower each night right outside our window.
Was it worth the $20? No way.
Arrived around 5:30 p.m., slipped the clerk a $20 between my license and credit card and said, "If there are any suite upgrades available, I'd really appreciate anything you can do." She said she'd have to check with a host. I knew this wasn't good news, as the upgrade would be based on my play rather than on the tip. She spent about five minutes on the phone and then said she couldn't give us a suite upgrade unless we wanted to pay for it. She said she could give us a really great view of the pool and the Eifel Tower, however. That's fine, but not an upgrade since the room we booked was supposed to have a good view anyway.
Had my room comped through Harrah's Total Rewards club for four nights -- but only a basic, mountain-facing view.
When we got in midday on a Saturday (not busy at all), I handed the clerk my very first $20 sammy. (my wife, by the way, humiliated and nervous about it all of this. I figured: what the hell?) the clerk smiled widely when she saw the 20, immediately offered to move us to the strip, facing the Bellagio fountains -- and then even asked, if we didn't mind waiting an hour ... so we could get a corner room with BOTH windows facing different directions on the strip. Jackpot!
Got to the hotel around 11:00 at night, only a few people in line a young guy at the end opened up which was a great sign. I handing him the sandwich and asked if there were any complementary upgrades and he said what are you looking for, is a red room OK. I said a red room would be great as I had read that those rooms were recently upgraded. He said he couldn't get a strip view but could do the red room. I said that was no problem and we were on the 30th floor in a corner room. Worked like a charm
Booked 5 nights comped in a luxury room, upgraded to a corner (p) red room.
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Earlier this year, the ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement department received a tip that a New York City woman was living with a large number of dogs. When Agents arrived at the woman's home, they found more than 50 Dachshund adults and puppies.
It was clear the owner needed help, and that the ASPCA's pioneering Cruelty Intervention Advocacy (CIA) program was best suited to assist.
A team of five professionals that includes a social worker and case worker, CIA aims to stop cruelty before it starts. A large part of the team's work is intervening in hoarding situations to assist both the animals and the people involved. CIA's groundbreaking, holistic approach to these complex and sensitive cases both improves the welfare of animals affected and helps prevent hoarders from acquiring more animals.
Participation as a CIA client is voluntary, so it's essential that the team ensure clients feel comfortable asking for assistance. In this case, says CIA Director Allison Cardona, "the owner had reached a point where she was very overwhelmed by continuous litters and wanted help—initially just for spay/neuter—but as we engaged with her and established a relationship, she admitted to being overwhelmed by the number and expressed interest in giving some of the dogs up for adoption."
The client agreed to initially surrender 21 dogs. "Despite her desire to reduce the population, it's still very hard for her to part with the animals, and it's a slow process," Cardona notes.
All 55 dogs received spay/neuter services, wellness checks, vaccinations and other veterinary care as needed from an ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic, the ASPCA Animal Hospital and our partner veterinarians. Some of the adult dogs will receive ongoing behavioral treatment from ASPCA behaviorists. Fourteen of the Doxies surrendered were puppies who headed to the ASPCA Adoption Center to start their new lives. There, they were spayed and neutered, received treatment for infection, and soaked up lots of socialization. Soon after they became available for adoption, of course, the puppies were quickly snapped up by qualified families.
In the coming weeks, the very grateful owner will surrender another wave of dogs, and the CIA program will continue to work with her to ensure the welfare of her animals.
"Our cases stay open for as long as is needed," says Cardona. "We form lasting relationships and continue to check in and provide services beyond the initial intervention."
Stay tuned to the ASPCA blog for more information on this case, including photos of the puppies in their new homes. For now, we hope you enjoy these happy adoption pictures of some of the rescued puppies starting their new lives. We sure did!
To learn more about the complex issue of hoarding, please visit our Hoarding FAQ. To see more adorable adoption photos, check out our special Facebook gallery.
thank you for all you do, doxies have a special place in my heart. and a wonderful ending
As a doxie mommy I am thrilled to see so many people come forward to rescue these precious bundles of joy...adopt dont shop!!! Thanks ASPCA for everything you do!
I have one mini doxie (short haired) male and I am sure he would love a friend.
THANK YOU for saving these beautiful animals. I hope they all find a good home...everyone pet deserves one!
So glad to hear these doxies were rescued. I hope the woman can get some help in overcoming her disorder of hoarding animals. I had to put my doxie Daisy May down last year, she was 4 days short of her 19th birthday. I would love to adopt one of these Doxies and give it a loving, forever home.
Doxies rule !!! Wish I could have one!!!!
Are there still Doxie pups needing a well-loved home????
What a great story of hope and love!!!
Thank you for everything, and I mean everything that you do for all the animals who are in desperate need! I will continue to send donations, I wish I could send larger amounts, but I know that every little bit helps!
I would loive to adopt from the next wave. I know I will qualify. Please contact me when more are avaiable.
Daschunds are my favorite. Even though I love all animals. I have owned lots of daschunds in my life. Glad they are getting new homes.


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Carolyn M. Mazure PhD
Norma Weinberg Spungen and Joan Lebson Bildner Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology; Director, Women's Health Research at Yale
Departments & Organizations
Women's Health Research at Yale: Junior Faculty Training Program
Office of Student Research
MOREPsychiatry: Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY); Specialized Center of Research (SCOR) on Sex and Gender Factors Affecting Women's Health; Psychology Section; Women's Behavioral Health Research, Division of; Yale Translational Center to Develop Gender-Sensitive Treatment for Tobacco Dependence
Research Interests
Depression; Addictive behaviors; Women's health research; Gender specific aspects of health and disease and the interplay of stress more...
- Ph.D., Penn State University/University Park, 1980
Selected Publications
- Arnsten A, Mazure CM, Sinha R. This is your brain in meltdown. Scientific American, 306(4): 48-53, 2012 April
- Weinberger AH, Pilver CE, Desai R, Mazure CM, McKee SA. The relationship of major depressive disorder and gender to changes in smoking for current and former smokers: Longitudinal evaluation of the U.S. population. Addiction, 2012 March [In Press]
- Cosgrove KP, Esterlis I, McKee SA, Bois F, Seibyl JP, Mazure CM, Krishnan-Sarin S, Staley JK, Picciotto MR, O'Malley SS. Sex and hormones regulate availability of B2* - nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in recently abstinent tobacco smokers and nonsmokers. Archives of General Psychiatry, 69(4): 418-27, 2012


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Am I the only one who gets perverse pleasure from seeing high flyers like Knize Ten, Musc Ravageur, Chergui and Santal 33 taking their lumps in a hatchet job thread?
Thread: WORST Fragrance you have smelt?
Contenders would be The Dreamer, Eternity and Obsession for men, Ferrari Red, Exceptional...Because You Are (women's, I believe), Dirty English, S. Oliver Original, Chrome, Sex Pistols, Lacoste Pour Homme, Pure Shot, Valentino Valentina, Purr, Blue Sugar, Safari, Cuba Gold, Angel Les Parfums de Cuir, etc...
Am I the only one who gets perverse pleasure from seeing high flyers like Knize Ten, Musc Ravageur, Chergui and Santal 33 taking their lumps in a hatchet job thread?
Can't say I've ever tried any 'perfume' that induced the sort of negative reactions described in this thread. Compared to some of the truly gag-inducing aromas we sometimes have to endure on public transport / in public toilets, etc. I find the vast majority of products sold as 'perfume' to be not unpleasant even if I wouldn't want to buy them or wear them myself. To be honest, the thing I find 'worst' in some perfumes is simply that they disappoint me or bore me, but I don't think I've ever tried one that disgusted me.
Joop! Homme
Cool Water
YSL Kouros
"I love fragrances because they provide a sheer endless variety: there is a scent for every occasion, mood or feeling. Standing before my collection in the morning matching a perfume to my needs is one of the most enjoyable things in my day"...I don't want to miss that...
Current Top 15 Spring: | Dior Fahrenheit | L'Artisan Parf. Timbuktu | Dior Eau Sauvage Parfum | Tom Ford Grey Vetiver | T.Mugler A*Men Pure Wood | Cartier Must PH | Guerlain L'Instant | Narciso Rodriguez Him | Trussardi Inside | YSL Kouros | C.H. 212 on Ice Black | Versace Versus | Givenchy PH | Lancome Miracle L'Aquatonic | Azzaro PH |
Odin 07.
Osmanthe Yunnan.
1. Musc Kublia Khan. This is rank, offensive stuff. I realize people say they wear it to work. I'd be fired.
and . . . the winner . . . by a mile . . .
2. Jicky. Cat poop. Jicky is the only cologne I've ever smelled that induced my gag reflex.
Current Top Five:
1. Creed Green Irish Tweed
2. Tom Ford Neroli Portofino
3. Hermes Concentre d'Orange Verte
4. Bond No. 9 New Haarlem
5. Creed Original Vetiver
Fleur du Male, without a doubt.
Kurt smells like Teen Spirit
Jovan Musk for Men (current formulation) - Smells like rancid hairspray and no name cheap laundry soap.
And how about some aquatic fragrances that makes you smell like a rotten seaweed infused in alcohol mixed with the excrements of a diseased jellyfish?
I almost forgot to add Miel De Bois by SL..ferret in a bottle, no joke. I'd go to Petsmart if I wanted that smell on me.
Rubirosa..yep, aquatics in male scents gross me out. Musky seawater, no thanks! It's so hard for me to find male scents that I like.
LesNez - L'antimatiere and Tauer - Orange star literally made me gag.
Aramis is like wearing RAID.
----- People laugh at me because I'm different.... I laugh at them because they're all the same -----
RARE PERFUME DECANTS - FACEBOOK (closed group) - Hundreds of ultra rare extraits available, including Djedi and Nombre Noir.
Current Top Favorites:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage/V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills)
3) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
4) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz) - tie
4) Lalfeorosa (O'driù) - tie
6) Les Nombres d'Or Vetyver (Mona di Orio)
7) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
8) Tzora (Anat Fritz)
9) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
9) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
9) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
9) X for Men (Clive Christian) - tie
9) Patou pour Homme Privé (Jean Patou) - tie
9) Oud Shamash (The Different Company) - tie
Leather Oud
Don't hate me, but there is a note in L'artisan Havana Vanille and Miller Harris Fleur Oriental that makes me heave. What the Julio is it???
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I must say, I am amazed to see some on this list, like Chergui (beautiful), Musc Ravageur (triumphant), Flowerbomb(huge compliment getter for me), Osmanthe Yunnan(how can this offend anyone, it's a whisper?), D&G pour Homme(room freshener blah but not one that will make me run for the hills)
You are all totally entitled to your opinions of course!
It is so interesting how widely our preferences vary.
Every time there's a "worst fragrance of all time" thread (and let's face it we don' t have to wait long for each new one) I get more and more curious about what this actually smells like.
Of course I'm not going to put my hand in my pocket to find out...
I try to appreciate and understand most fragrances, but some just don't sit well with me. I'd have to say some of the older powerhouse fragrances like Polo Green which is my Dad's favorite (if overly applied), Kouros, and Aramis. Special shout out to Perry Ellis 360 Blue and 360 original.
Ferrari Oumo pure gasoline
The Barnyard:
Dior - Leather Oud
Xerjoff - Zafar
The Kitchen:
Eau d'Italie - Bois d'Ombrie
Amouage - Interlude Man
The Garage:
Dior - Fahrenheit
HdP - Pétroleum
The Ashtray:
Annick Goutal - Encens Flamboyant
Dishonorable Mention:
Frapin - 1697
Bond No. 9 - Wall Street
Probably the old man who sat beside me in choir tonight at church. Great nice chap, but he smelled like a combo of absorbine junior, horehound candy and vitalis. He smelled horrible.
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Kouros is the worst frag I've ever smelled.
Not something worst, as a matter of fact a very successful iconic fragrance to many.
Dior Posion, the original one. I swear sometimes on some hazy days, i could see a whole train of Fifty Shades of Grey readers dragging on its silage...
Grey Flannel
Hard to say which one is the worst, but some of the most disgusting:
Calvin Klein Escape
Clinuque Happy
Ungaro II
Lanvin Arpege Homme
Van Gils Between Sheets
Hermes Bel Ami
Hermes Equipage
Fleur du Male
(Some) Perry Ellis
Bvlgari Black
Azzaro Acteur
Habit Rouge
Paco Rabanne
Cacharel Pour Homme
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"Le parfum est la musique du corps"
(Marcel Rochas)
JPG Le Male. First time I ever wore it I wasn't convinced, later that day I came down with a severe vomiting bug. Now whenever I smell it I gag.
Granted extenuating circumstances, but can't be many fragrances that make people want to throw up.
Karma by Lush was the worst smell ever. Metallic fake orange squash - like the orange scent in a kitchen cleaner.
Utterly horrible.
All currents versions from: Dsquared2, Davidoff, PRabanne, Dior mainstream ones (maybe two "meh" here), Joop, and the cherry on the top would be Carolina Herrera line!
Bad girls don't cry but get even.
Beyond Paradise for Men.
And in my wardrobe: Knize Ten, one of my major mistakes in life.
ointments and perfume delight the heart....
Obsession for Men is a very good shout, only beaten to worst place by Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille.
Like bathing in a vat of fudge.
***My friend, there are two kinds of people in this world : those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig.***
Carlo Corinto Vetyver - expectations were high, but I wouldn't spray it on my neighbor's cat...appalling.
Also, 1 Million. It smells like the urine from the cast of the Jersey Shore on MTV. An insult to fragrance as much as they are an insult to the rest of America.
Some perfumes are as fragrant as an infants flesh, sweet as an oboes cry, and greener than the spring; While others are triumphant, decadent or rich; Having the expansion of infinite things, like ambergris and musk, benzoin and frankincense, which sing the transports of the mind and every sense.
― Charles Baudelaire, The Flowers of Evil & Paris Spleen
Most of my bêtes noires have alraedy been mentioned: Knize Ten, Quorum, Aramis, Grey Flannel, MKK, Black Afgano, Ferrari Uomo, Orange Star.
So I'll add Turtle Vetiver Front (aka Dead Crab) and the unspeakable urinous horror in the dark green bottle with the lips on top, which should remain unnamed.
Montale Aoud Lime - Revolting
Mona Di Orios Cuir
Le Labo's Patchouli#?
Back in the days I remember not liking Halstons 1-12. But loved that Z-14
For myself, its a toss up between Montale Oud Cuir D'Arabie and Ambre Sultan.
Creed Aventus lid wanted: please pm if you can help
Creed Royal Water...Bug Spray
Creed MI...Cat Piss
Creed Original Vetiver...department store garbage
For Sale: VINTAGE Montales
Grey Flannel
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Serge Lutens Musc Kobli Khan
YSL Kouros
Both are horrendous!
WANTED (full or partial bottles)
Divine eau Divine (refillable)
Secretions Magnifiques and Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue. A*men is very good.
----- People laugh at me because I'm different.... I laugh at them because they're all the same -----
Keith Urban's Phoenix smells unbelievably cheap. And that's worse than strange, odd, unusual or weird.
Knize Ten smells like an Army Surplus store. The Third Reich meets Canadian Tire.
too many to list,
too many FAIL out there
AUSSIES, join our exclusive niche split club.
Currently splitting:
Amouage - Tribute, Homage and OPUS VII
Andy Tauer - Noontide Petals, Miriam and Loretta
HdP - Veni, Vidi, Vici and Rosam, Ambrarem, Petroleum
The Different Company - Oud Shamash, Oud for Love and Aurore Nomade
Guerlain - Sous Le Vent, Angélique Noire, Bois d'Armenie, Cruel Gardenia, Rose Barbare
and many more niches up for split...
After living with it for a while, Bas de Soie has gotten on my bad side. It's such an unfriendly scent.
Kiss Him is another wretched thing: Luden's cherry cough-drops and b.o. Not a grand combination.
Amazing poll, someone's best is probably anothers worst!!
For me, these scents are bad:
Roughly in order:
M/mink pine disinfectant, bilge water & acrid pollution and a whiff of lab spillage
A*Men sickening, nauseating burnt sugar and a whiff of domestic violence
Polo geriatric, herbal stench and a whiff of child abuse
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Support Home > The CAPN > Downloads > The CAPN: Version 7.5.03 - 04/29/04 Software Update
The CAPN Update
This download is for customers with The CAPN whose version is earlier than 8.0 - and require the most reliable edition of the 7.x software. As chronicled below, there are a large number of improvements and fixes that have been added to The CAPN since the 7.0 release over 5 years ago.
Version 8.3 is Available
The current version of The CAPN is 8.3 and is available to customers as an upgrade for $199.95. Please call Maptech at 888-839-5551 for availability. DO NOT Install this update on top of version 8.0 (or later) of The CAPN - doing so will corrupt your installation.
Registration May be Required
Starting with version 7.4 of The CAPN, we asked that customers register their software before use. This process requires an activation code to 'unlock' the software for continued use. If you install this update on top of a version that did not require registration, you will be prompted to register. To register, please call Maptech at 888-839-5551.
How To Install
Click the link below. In most instances, your web browser will ask if the file should be Opened, or Saved to your computer. Choose Save, then select a location to Save the downloaded file In. If you are unfamiliar with downloading and applying software patches, we recommend choosing your "Desktop"; select Save In, Desktop and press Save. Once the download completes, double-click the downloaded application that appears on your Desktop. This will apply the download to your Maptech installation. Once that process is completed, you may run your Maptech application and (once working) delete the download from your Desktop.
Please note: Do NOT save this update on top of your existing CAPN application. Doing so will corrupt your installation, requiring a complete re-install to correct.
Release Notes
Version 7.5.03 - 29 July 2004
- Support for very small symbols and text when a user places a mark.
- Modified telephone numbers to support the move of administrative and shipping functions to IMAPS Group.
Version 7.5.00 - 02 Feb 2004
- Added support for new BSB Version 4 encrypted charts distributed by Maptech and NDI.
- Fixed obscure problem with finding charts on systems that contained only one chart folder.
Version 7.4.10 - 16 Oct 2003
- Updated setup program so that a critical Microsoft file is installed if missing from the user's XP system.
Version 7.4.09 - 15 Sep 2003- Display of plotting sheet (No Chart Available) modified to show a more pleasant tan color, rather than the original white.
Version 7.4.08 - 21 Aug 2003
- Updated Mosaic to handle additional information from Navy ASW system.
Version 7.4.07 - 12 Aug 2003
- Added non-toll free telephone number to registration screen for customers outside the United States.
Version 7.4.06 - 22 July 2003
- Special release for Navy Anti Submarine Warfare version of Capn Mosaic.
- Added automatic DR mode if ship loses GPS position while plotting targets.
- Modified "Steer To Off" routine so that the user can be creating a route and turn off the
steer to without losing his Add Wpt cursor.
- Modified code to make sure the User Nav Console can be seen when Capn Mosaic is next run, even if you move the console off screen.
Version 7.4.05 - 09 July 2003
- Tide and current station information updated.
Version 7.4.04 - 11 June 2003- New version for Navy anti-sub warfare use only.
Version 7.4.03 - 09 June 2003
- Fixed problem with version control of the DNC_Create_Chart_Files program distributed to U.S. military users.
Version 7.4.02 - 13 May 2003
- Modified marks import from text file to honor line feeds for the notes.
- Repaired problem with DNC under old versions of Windows NT.
Version 7.4.01 - 30 Apr 2003
- Added chart production support for IMAPS DNC.
- Added additional functionality to Capn Mosaic's support for PDA remote applications, such as zCapn. zCapn now receives steering info, and can change between Nav Mode
and Plan Mode.
- zCapn Version 1.2.2 now has two tabs, one to display the chart, and the other to display the steering information, such as bearing to waypoint, time to go, VMG, etc.
- Fixed minor problem with marks, whereby editing a mark's position would result in a "ghost" mark on the display.
Version 7.4.00 - 31 Mar 2003
- First official version that provides support for zCapn PDA software. When your Capn Mosaic computer is connected to your Windows CE or Xenix hand held computer via a wireless network, a miniature version of the Capn display is shown on the handheld display.
Version 7.3.30 - 10 Mar 2003
- Modified chart database module to fix a problem with some Maptech charts, where the chart's reference point list does not match Maptech's technical documentation. The module also now throws out a reference point if it specifies 0.0 N, 0.0 W
- Added "Steer Here" and "MOB" options to the Capn's Chart Server for PDAs.
- Made the Zoom by Distance selection window honor your preference for distance (NM, SM, KM).
- Modified alarm feature when ship is inside a zone. If you deleted the "Inside" style zone while the ship was inside, the "leaving zone" message would be triggered by mistake.
Version 7.3.29 - 12 Feb 2003
- At the request of fishermen who use tracks extensively, added the ability to minimize the Display Tracks window.
Version 7.3.28 - 10 Feb 2003
- Added "Remove Photo" to right click marks menu.
- Install program modified to add Test GPS options to the Start->Programs-Capn Mosaic Windows menu.
Version 7.3.27 - 06 Feb 2003
- Added text file export option for tracks so that you can import Capn tracks into other applications.
Version 7.3.26 - 03 Feb 2003
- Added "Right Click" to the list of see through buttons if you select Right Click Mode from Charting Preferences. This mode is for folks who use a touch screen, or a single button mouse. When you click the button, your next left click (or touch) is seen as a right mouse click by the Capn, thus allowing you to use the right click pop up charting menus.
- Added pie-shaped graphics object, similar to a circle, used for specialized applications, such as showing the sector being scanned by a Navy ASW sonar system.
Version 7.3.25 - 22 Jan 2003
- Added support for Maptech BSB style charts that are not referenced to WGS84 datum. Such charts part of Maptech's non-US inventory.
Version 7.3.24 - 16 Jan 2003
- Modified Waypoint List window so that the proper note always appears for the selected waypoint.
Version 7.3.23 - 09 Jan 2003
- Modified routines that place a check mark next to Mark options when you pick the option. Check marks were not always being displayed under Windows XP.
- Fixed problem caused by exiting the program when DR Mode is turned on.
Version 7.3.22 - 08 Jan 2003
- Additional development work on DNC data. Capn now displays special point symbols within such areas as anchorages.
- Fixed problem in Capn Classic whereby user could not call up the "Edit" window while in the marks list. (Capn Classic Version now 6.3.3)
Version 7.3.21 - 30 Dec 2002
- The Microsoft calendar control that has been used by Capn products for the past four years now seems to cause problems for some users, based on the mix of software installed on their computers. Capn Mosaic and the Tide and Current modules now use a different type of date picking control.
- For DNC vector chart option -- Added ability for you to specify multipliers to determine the size of point, line and text objects.
Version 7.3.20 - 27 Dec 2002
- Additional customizations to data files so that NIMA DNC vector charts appear more like standard NOAA paper charts in terms of symbology.
Version 7.3.19 - 19 Dec 2002
- Capn Mosaic's web support module can now serve up BMP as well as GIF image files to applications requesting chart imagery.
- Fixed obsure problem with the detection of a new chart CD being inserted into the CD Player.
Version 7.3.18 - 19 Dec 2002
- Under some conditions, Capn Mosaic was showing two North arrows on each chart window when in split screen mode.
- Based on customer feed back, Mosaic now "remembers" if you had two chart windows open, and the state of Course Up for each window.
- Changing from Nav Mode to Plan Mode and back (see version 7.3.13 on 01 Dec 2002). If you did not have GPS input, toggling Nav Mode would place you at the equator because the ship's position was 0 N, 0 W. The routine now makes sure you have GPS position before checking on a jump to an improperly scaled chart view.
Version 7.3.17 - 18 Dec 2002
- Capn Mosaic now remembers the last position and size of your Capn Video window.
Version 7.3.16 - 16 Dec 2002
- For DNC vector chart option, added NTM number and issue date, plus projection to chart info. Also fixed problem with some text attributes, such as italic underline.
Version 7.3.15 - 12 Dec 2002
- If you have the DNC vector chart option, this version allows you to modify how text labels are displayed for all objects, such as buoys, place names, etc.
Version 7.3.14 - 09 Nov 2002
- Structure of Capn DNC chart files modified to better support customization how NIMA data is displayed.
Version 7.3.13 - 01 Dec 2002
- Modified Mark Export list so that user can accurately sort on the distance field.
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June 20th, 2006 #1
Rblitz7's sketchy sketchbook of sketches
Update May 2007 - Ok, so I'm now going to Ringling College for Animation next year which is gonna be fuckin awesome!
Original post June 2006 - Hey everybody, Im looking to go into animation and im in the process of building up my portfolio for college. I will be a senior next year and this summer, starting July 5th, I will be taking a pre college program at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. its 5 days a week 9AM to 4PM so I should I have plenty of time. Figure drawing is twice a week and illustration is three times a week.
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Hide this ad by registering as a memberJune 20th, 2006 #2
Do you think digital pieces would be okay for a college portfolio? but only like 1 or 2.
July 16th, 2006 #3
yo. haha maybe one day we will be classmates at ranglin!!!! haha nice sketch pad here looks like you are learning the smart way here i have my friend loomis pdfs im scared of figures but i guess thats really what ringling is going to be looking for so i better start that when are you applying? hit me back pz
New Sketch Pad Coming Soon
July 20th, 2006 #4
sup dude! finally somebody responded, lol. Im gona be applying for Fall 07. My pre college program is going really well! we had a 3 hour pose today and my drawing came out nice IMO. Ill put up all my drawings at the end of the month when program is over.
July 20th, 2006 #5
great start!
Draw everyday all the time, thats the best way to improve
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July 31st, 2006 #6
Alright here are just a few of my figure drawings from Otis, these were the best recieved (sorry, I never took photos of my drawings before)
July 31st, 2006 #7
some more
July 31st, 2006 #8
Acrylic painting done for my illustration class.
July 31st, 2006 #9
eej, the last one is cool. realy cool. i can't say what it is. but thats whit i like.
i see a corpse, i see a tree, a pool. a miggit house etc. that is realy cool.
keep updating and practising!
July 31st, 2006 #10
LMAO thanks oma!
its actually a football/heart...we had to illustrate a persons life based on an obituary and my guy was a really strict college football coach who helped his team get out of a loosing streak and bring them to 3 college bowls. So figuratively he put all his heart into football and I choses to llustrate that literally.
August 1st, 2006 #11
Hey man,
Thanks for dropping by my sb.I see that you have an interesting hatching technique.But you might want to watch about rubbing it with you hands.some pages looked a bit dirty.
Keep up the good work.
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My Finished Paintings(TIGHTropE)
August 1st, 2006 #12
Thanks bhanu! yeah it did get a little messy, ill watch out for that.
heres some figure drawing hw
August 1st, 2006 #13
yummy stuff man, your well on your way.
keep up the loomis stuff, he will get you very far.
August 2nd, 2006 #14
Thanks Evil! yeah loomis is great, I have all his books in .PDF
August 5th, 2006 #15
heres the sketch I did for the painting
August 5th, 2006 #16
Hey I love that football heart painting you did, nicely illustrated. I got Loomis' books too but I keep bouncing on and off them, maybe I should go with Vilppu or it's just my lack of disciplin
Keep going!
Woke up this morning, found out my signature was gone..
August 6th, 2006 #17
Thanks a lot Coen! it took a lot of sketches and other ideas before I got to the final drawing.
August 6th, 2006 #18
some more life drawing hw
August 8th, 2006 #19
Im gona post a self portrait soon!
August 8th, 2006 #20
here you go you wankers!
its a WIP beotches!
August 9th, 2006 #21
Yo dude
thanx for the props over at cgs - muchappreciated.
These are looking really good mate - keep up with the loomis - very valuable stuff. Like thew way you're handling the colours in the sp, though the eyes feel a bit too high and careful for the blueish outline you got going. Other than that I think you are well on your way mate - keep working!
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August 9th, 2006 #22
Thanks so much demented! really nice words. Im not sure if the eye is too high but I just realized that its a tad too small. And I still need to get rid of the flatness in my hair.
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August 9th, 2006 #24
haha thanks mentler!! your stuff is insane!
August 10th, 2006 #25
small update...the hair is driving me nuts! any tips?
August 10th, 2006 #26
Looks like you've got some good stuff going here so far--especially the life drawings. I'd be careful about the digital stuff, though. It looks like you're using references from magazines, and if you're planning to use it for your Portfolio, I wouldn't. Colleges really don't like artwork reffed from magazines because you're just recreating someone else's art. Work from life at all times possible, and if you can't, use your own photos for reference. Other than that, though, it looks like you've got a pretty good chance at getting into Ringling from what I've seen.
And yeahhhh, someone else opted out of PreCollege Perspective for another PreCollege program. I did mine over at the Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio.
August 10th, 2006 #27
keep the ball rolling
New Sketch Pad Coming Soon
August 10th, 2006 #28
Thanks for stopping by my SB Sinful and I appreciate the comments as well. I was thinking about using the gymnast painting in my portfolio, I think that would be ok as long as I have plenty of other traditional stuff to back it up.
August 10th, 2006 #29
oke doke Gbertek!
August 13th, 2006 #30
Well, the fact that it's digital is no problem at all. In fact, I think colleges are starting to encourage students to include digital art in their portfolios (as long as that's not the only thing in them). The thing that will turn them off about that piece, even though it is done skillfully, is that you didn't reference it from your own, original photo. In a way, doing that is like looking at a Monet painting and copying it stroke for stroke on your own canvas. While it was a great tool for learning, it doesn't show a lot of creativity. As someone posted over in the Ringling forum, while technical skill is important, it takes a backseat to creativity in the admissions process.
One thing I like to do is take LOTS of pictures of my friends or just places around town. If I have to do a painting or drawing for art class, I usually go straight to the photo library on my computer instead of searching the internet for references. I think it's a really great habit to get into. Not only does it make your artwork 100% original, but it also makes it personal. For example, if you look in my sketchbook, the first two pieces I have in there are referenced from my own photos. The car is my 1993 Ford Taurus, and the guy there is my boyfriend.
While you should still make sure you're doing LOTS of work from life, using your own photos for a few pieces won't hurt anything. Just pleeeeaase take my advice and stay away from using magazines as reference.
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Nelms Earns Conference Player of the Week Accolades
March 26, 2014
High Point, NC – Pfeiffer University's Olivia Nelms has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas Women's Tennis Player of the Week during week seven of the 2013 - 2014 tennis season.
Nelms led Pfeiffer to two wins and improved the Falcons to a 12-0 record on the season. Nelms was unbeaten in first singles and second doubles competition for Pfeiffer, who is now ranked 10th in the region.
The Falcons return to action on Saturday when they travel to Erskine at 1 p.m.