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Retirement tsunami: On or off?
Tuesday - 5/8/2012, 2:00am EDT
Look, up in the sky.
It's a bird!
It's a plane!
No, darn it. It's a bird...
Sorry, for the 13th year in a row, times are tough for folks trying to predict when the long-awaited surge in federal retirements is going to begin, known as the retirement tsunami.
The government is graying, and thousands of baby boomers are becoming retirement-eligible each month. Yet they continue to hang on in droves.
How come?
Nobody is quite sure. There has to be a surge someday — unless people work until they drop — but when will it start? When it does get rolling, will it produce a brain drain as many fear? Or will the government (and taxpayers) benefit as tens of thousands of unemployed or underemployed college grads become feds, giving Uncle Sam what many say is a badly-needed transfusion? Also, helping the economy by being able to move out of their parents' spare room, and stocking their own apartment or house with appliances, TVs and other consumer goods.
Earlier this year it looked as if the retirement tidal wave was approaching, if not already here. Data obtained by the Federal Times showed that retirement applications jumped slightly over 24 percent in 2011.
OPM, which does a good job of projecting retirement claims, estimated 21,000 claims would be submitted in January. In fact 21,479 were submitted. The estimate for February was 5,600 and 6,615 were actually received. It expected 5,000 in March but got 7,090. Happy days for tsunami predictors. Until April.
Last month, OPM estimated it would get 8,000 new retirement applications but instead got 6,616.
The good news is that OPM appears to be reducing its backlog and cutting the time it takes to process claims and get new (and some not-so-new) retirees their full annuity check. Typically retirees are supposed to get about 80 percent of their estimated annuity and to get the full amount (with retroactive benefits) in a few months. But some retirees say they got as little as 40 percent of their estimated annuity and some have been waiting a year or more.
OPM is predicting 7,000 to 8,400 retirements each month for the rest of the year. And it expects 21,000 (the same as its projecting for January, 2012) to retire next January. To run the numbers for yourself, click here.
Experts urge anyone planning to retire to have a cash reserve that will carry them through (bills, mortgage, food, stuff like that) until they get their full annuity.
The TSP's new Roth IRA option was launched yesterday. It was the subject of yesterday's For Your Benefit radio show yesterday. Will it be enough to persuade long-time workers to stay in government? Experts Bob Leins and John Elliott talked it yesterday. Also Federal News Radio's Jack Moore wrote an excellent summary of the new benefit which you can read by clicking here.
If the tsunami stalls, it will help with OPM's backlog of claims.
But if the surge that began last year, and the first three months of this year returns, anything could happen. Tomorrow on our Your Turn radio show (10 a.m.) experts from the Federal Times will analyze the numbers and talk about the backlog. Afterwards we'll hear from the people who run the Federal Long Term Care program about how its doing and how it works.
By Jack Moore
Gassy emissions from prehistoric dinosaurs may have been enough to warm the Earth, new research indicates. LiveScience reports that researchers think as much as 520 million tons of greenhouse gas methane (created by the sauropods' digestion) was produced each year.
TSP rolls out Roth option
Federal employees can enroll in the Thrift Savings Plan's Roth option starting today - at least some of them can. While the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has been preparing for the new program for two years, many federal employees will actually have to wait to enroll in the new program.
Budget debate in full swing on Capitol Hill
Congress returns from a week-long recess today set to vote on a plan to stave off automatic cuts to the Pentagon's budget due to sequestration. The plan includes cuts to food aid, health care and social services like Meals on Wheels. The House will also vote on a spending bill funding NASA and the Justice Department.
Finalists for Service to America Medals announced
The Partnership for Public Service announced today the 33 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal Finalists. The awards recognize outstanding employees in the federal workforce. As part of Public Service Recognition Week, the finalists will be recognized on Wednesday, May 9, in Washington, D.C.


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WESTWEGO, La. Robin Lopez spent the past four seasons playing basketball for the Phoenix Suns, a franchise known for run-and-gun tactics and little defense.
And he didnt fit in.
A month ago, however, Lopezs world changed and, listening to him, it did so for the better.
The Hornets acquired Lopez, along with forward Hakim Warrick, in a trade with the Suns.
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New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez hoping for new start without injuries this upcoming season
New Orleans Hornets newly acquired center Robin Lopez is hoping for a fresh start in the Big Easy that hopefully wont include a repeat of injury problems that has limited him in two of the previous three seasons.
Since 2009, Lopez has had a foot fracture, a bulging disk and knee problems. A week after the Hornets acquired Lopez last month in a trade with the Phoenix Suns, he underwent successful surgery to correct a tear of his medial meniscus in his left knee.
Lopez, however, has been doing his rehabilitation work at the Alario Center and is on schedule to be fully recovered before training camp begins this October, according to the Hornets.
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Stallion, banking on a brilliant performance in the first 45 minutes, survived a resilient Kaya side, 3-2, Tuesday night to extend its lead at the top of the United Football League to five points at Emperador Stadium.
The UFL Cup champions scored all of their goals in the first half, before Kaya pounced on some poor defending to score two goals and set the stage for a thrilling finish.
Rufo Sanchez, Lee Joo-young and Jeremy Hohn were all on target for Stallion in a dominant performance by coach Ernie Nierras' side in the first 45 minutes.
The win boosted Stallion's tally to 36 points, five ahead of Global, which has a game in hand, while Kaya remained at fifth with just 18 points that leaves them mathematically out of the title race.
With Balot Doctora back in harness after a long injury layoff and Diego Barrera pulling strings at midfield, Stallion moved the ball quickly and incisively, exploiting the new defensive partnership of Fabien Lewis and Dario Dakic.
But Anton del Rosario and Janrick Soriano gave last year's runner-up some attacking verve and dynamism that almost left Stallion undone.
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text: Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83222&th=17663#msg_83222 Youknowwho4eva 2014-01-15T15:33:13-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83239&th=17663#msg_83239 Cheers Vijay]]> Dotsan 2014-01-15T19:09:02-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83264&th=17663#msg_83264 WillLaPuerta 2014-01-16T01:57:47-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83266&th=17663#msg_83266 not working. If I add a new image it is still loading as the default and cannot be changed. ]]> lensman 2014-01-16T02:35:49-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83269&th=17663#msg_83269 WillLaPuerta , how did you get it to work? @Vijay, adding multiple shop sections has been fixed on the 9th already. What issues are you having?]]> MitchellJetten 2014-01-16T07:41:57-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83278&th=17663#msg_83278 Jettuh 2014-01-16T13:31:44-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83281&th=17663#msg_83281 When uploading a new picture and selecting "Photo" instead of "Render" will make it work at my accounts. Our dev will fix this ASAP.]]> MitchellJetten 2014-01-16T13:40:59-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83284&th=17663#msg_83284 was working. Now that I've set the materials it's refusing to show the image I chose as the default anywhere. Not on the model page and not on the store page. Is there a problem with selecting "Multiple Materials Shown"?]]> WillLaPuerta 2014-01-16T14:49:27-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83285&th=17663#msg_83285 http://shpws.me/qnxs All the others that were acting up before and started working after the fix are still working after I changed the material setting.]]> WillLaPuerta 2014-01-16T15:05:08-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83290&th=17663#msg_83290 Repro: 1. Go to Edit Details page of model. 2. Upload picture and make it "Render" + make it default. 3. Go back to MyModels 4. Default picture is SW render 5. Go to Edit Details page of model 6. Change "Render" to "Photo" 7. Go back to MyModels 8. Yay, default picture is correct Cheers Mitchell]]> MitchellJetten 2014-01-16T15:59:53-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83298&th=17663#msg_83298 natalia 2014-01-16T17:20:41-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83308&th=17663#msg_83308 It really seems random : - some models don't show the default photo on the shop page - some models don't show the default photo on the shop and model page We'll just let it rest for a few days before trying to change the default photos again. Deleting pictures, uploading them again and redoing the captions isn't all that bad if you have to do it once but doing that multiple times really isn't fun. We do have to mention that the default picture works for our 2 new product which makes us really happy !]]> FabMeJewelry 2014-01-16T18:46:39-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83336&th=17663#msg_83336 ]]> lensman 2014-01-16T21:11:14-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83351&th=17663#msg_83351 WillLaPuerta 2014-01-17T00:14:19-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83368&th=17663#msg_83368 It seems not to work, if you set an Image to default where no Material is selected, while other images has a selected material. It also not seem complete not work if yo set on material to "Multiple materials". ]]> wedge 2014-01-17T14:31:50-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83516&th=17663#msg_83516 It's still not working for us :)]]> FabMeJewelry 2014-01-20T21:01:21-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83535&th=17663#msg_83535 Your issue is a bit different, i'll look into this. So the default picture on your shop page appears to be selected by the first picture with that default material. Example: *Check this model *all pictures have "Stainless Steel" *your default material is "Stainless Steel" so he selects the first picture with that material (so if second picture was WSF, and you selected default material WSF,, it would have shown that picture). * check the edit detail page, and select a different material for the pictures, you will see it works and the correct pic is shown. I'll have our dev team investigate this :)]]> MitchellJetten 2014-01-21T08:02:52-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83536&th=17663#msg_83536 I will try this first thing tonight !]]> FabMeJewelry 2014-01-21T08:32:27-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83537&th=17663#msg_83537 Instead of having them as "Photo -> Stainless Steel | Description: Stainless Steel" I changed the non default pictures to "Photo -> Select Material | Description: Stainless Steel" Cheers, Mitchell]]> MitchellJetten 2014-01-21T08:45:11-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=83539&th=17663#msg_83539 Now i can dedicate this evening to design a wedding ring for my colleague, thanks a lot Mitchell !]]> FabMeJewelry 2014-01-21T10:08:11-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=84238&th=17663#msg_84238 One model of mine has 5 images: the shapeways render, my render, and three photos. They are all of the "sandstone" material. I wanted the first photo to be the one that is used for the shop page, but instead, the shop page was always showing my first render (the 2nd listed image). Changing the material on my first rendered image from "Sandstone" to "Select a Material" was the only way that I could get the 3rd image (my first photo) to be the one chosen for my shop page. So, apparently, this is still not fixed.]]> TinyMtn 2014-02-03T01:06:08-00:00 Re: Shop Image Issues http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=84571&th=17663#msg_84571 Nevertheless. I've tried to change my shop banner. And it seems to work. It's changed in the shop settings form. If I view the shop from this page it's also changed. But when I do a reload of the page or open the shop in an anonymous browser window the shop banner still remains the old one. (and yes I have cleared my cache and the old picture is also visible on my mobile) It seems that one update during the last week was successful but every change during the last days was not. Woody54 ]]> woody64 2014-02-08T15:36:11-00:00


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On the third floor living room there is a Large Flat Screen Google TV with Netflix & Premium Cable (including XFinity On Demand). Wireless Internet is available throughout the house. The kitchen area on the third floor has all new appliances that sit atop granite countertops.
Bella Casa Vista has beach-facing balconies on the third and second floor. Great for entertaining friends and family!
There is also a spacious patio on the back for barbequeing and relaxing.
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We have stayed at many homes in the Aptos area. Most of the homes are older but not this one. This home is newer, was incredibly clean and the location is excellent. We could hear the ocean and enjoy the sunset from the balcony the extends across the whole front of the house. We watched the dolphins and collected beach glass at Rio Del Mar.
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We just got back from spending 10 days at this property and it was amazing.. our family can't wait to go back! Usually when we go on extended vacations, I can't wait to get home...but not this time. I could have easily stayed another 10 days. The house was SPOTLESS upon arrival. The view from the living area was perfect. They had everything we needed at the house..and much much more. I loved having Netflix for the kids! The owner was great to work with and always got back to me right away.
Excellent! Our fourth time and loved it again.
We found Rio cafe had the best happy hour as we watched the sunset.
First, I grew up in Aptos so I know the area well-- but I have never stayed down on the "flats" before until this summer. Our family of 4 (two teens in tow) were traveling thru as we are stationed overseas. My parents are older so I didn't want to burden them.. which is why I was happy to have found this home on VBO. I was thankful it was and is a clean, updated, well maintained home. We travel a lot so having a washer and dryer available to us (me) was a huge plus! Everything worked fine and I won't think twice about renting this place again! I only wished we could have stayed longer. (Note: a number of stairs)
My boyfriend and my children stayed here for 4 nights for our second time! We had first stayed in February 2014, and we came back again for a longer stay. I love the location of this property, as it is a few short blocks from beautiful Del Rio Mar State Beach. This beach is wonderful, and we saw dolphins, seals and a few incredible sunsets. I also love that the property is close to the Nisene Forest, which is gorgeous. The home is bright and sunny and has everything you will need for a comfortable stay. When I had a few questions about things, the owners were very responsive. LOVED sitting on the deck of the main living room, drinking wine, and enjoying the scenery. A incredible plus is having a nice shower located on the back patio to avoid sand tracking inside the home. The house has 3 showers inside too. The home was very clean, and we plan on staying there again.
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Whataburger Reunites 1950s Little League Baseball Team
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 27 /PRNewswire/ — In nearly every one of Whataburger's 700 restaurants, an old black and white photo of a distinctly American slice of 1950s life is displayed, depicting a group of young boys in their Little League uniforms proudly sponsored by Whataburger. To help celebrate its 60th anniversary, Whataburger conducted a multi-state search to reunite original members of that team, and will honor them Wednesday, August 4, on a ball field in Corpus Christi, where the first Whataburger opened in August of 1950.
Players Frank Thomas (#7), Howard Henslee (#6), John Simpson (#5) and Cliff Johnson (#13), now in their 60s, will throw the first pitch at the Corpus Christi Hooks home game at Whataburger Field as friends and families cheer them on. Whataburger will present each player with a custom replica Whataburger jersey and commemorative plaque featuring the photo, and will also recognize player Ray Dulak, who died while serving in the Vietnam War.
"It's a special feeling to walk into a Whataburger, point at the picture and tell my friends and family – that's me when I was a little boy!" said Frank Thomas, former Whataburger Athletics player who was instrumental in helping Whataburger find the other players. "Being able to throw the first pitch and reunite with my former teammates has been a dream come true."
Whataburger founder Harmon Dobson didn't just put his then-fledgling company name on the team jerseys – he also fed the kids burgers and shakes after each game. The photo of the boys shows them in the restaurant lined up in their uniforms, eagerly awaiting their post-game meal at a Corpus Christi Whataburger.
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WWE Survivor Series: The Rock returns to wrestling
The Rock, in his first fight since he goes to Hollywood for seven years, showed no signs of ring rust in a triumphant return to the ring on Sunday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Anyone following WWE programming in recent months it was known that the hook for the 2012 edition of Survivor Series, long before the pay-per-view broadcast began Sunday night at Madison Square Garden. The Rock was back, returning to an organization and a place that means a lot for his career.
Yes, The Rock has action hero biceps, a big smile, and a public adores. Yes, he made a roaring return at Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. And yes, it's a Hollywood superstar now, too.
Wrestling superstar The Rock, whose real name is Dwayne Johnson, once the biggest name in the WWE – the big screen actor associated with the poster boy and rival of the current company, John Cena, in the main event at annual Survivor Series pay-per-view spectacular. It was the 25th anniversary of the event has become a tradition in November.
The duo defeated the evil fighting R-Truth and the Miz in front of over 17,000 fans, who chanted throughout is his first wrestling match, "Rocky! Rocky!"
After the first moments of the wrestling match, supporters know that The Rock 'Dwayne Johnson' had not lost a step despite his long absence from the ring.
"You still got it!" Shouted the fans, who encouraged The Rock not to involve his partner in the match. "Don't tag John Cena!" fans said.
The Rock nailed his signature "Rock Bottom" and won the match with his trademark "People's Elbow" of the Miz.
While the Rock and John Cena emerged victorious, the association at one time probably never happens again. The trash-talking superstars, who for months have been involved in an intense war of words, are scheduled to fight each other on the biggest stage of the company: Wrestlemania XXVIII in Miami in April.
After the match, the Rock put an exclamation point on the victory; he slammed Cena to the mat.
The Rock, however, revealed Hollywood has rubbed off on him after the match.
Rock jumped into the microphone and made demands. "Can the Rock get some water?" He asked after the match.
He also responded to the fans in the early chants of "You still got it," saying: "I've always had it."
According to CM Punk, Johnson has made little effort to interact with the rest of the WWE, a show that is in desperate need of a superstar. WWE has struggled to find a new generation of stars, and the ratings have shown that stumbles.
WWE considers that the execution of The Rock cameos that serve to drum interest for his Wrestlemania fight with John Cena, will help encourage the action. But Punk says it's killing the locker room.
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US to close Bangkok embassy during Islam film protest
BANGKOK (AFP) - The United States (US) said on Monday it would close its embassy in Bangkok in response to a planned protest by "several hundred people" over an anti-Islam film.
The consulate, on a main road in the business district at the heart of the Thai capital, will close at noon on Tuesday and "non-essential personnel will be sent home", according to a statement posted on the embassy website.
"The large number of demonstrators is expected to disrupt traffic in the area," it said.
Embassy spokesman Walter Braunholer confirmed the planned rally was part of a wave of often violent protest against a low-budget trailer for a movie entitled Innocence Of Muslims, believed to have been produced by a small group of extremist Christians in the United States.
The US statement said there was no specific threat to US citizens in Thailand, but it urged Americans to "exercise caution".
"Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence with little or no warning," it said.
An official at Japan's embassy, which is close to the US compound, said closure was under consideration, but the Netherlands is planning to keep its nearby embassy open because it has an entrance on a separate street.
Protests have been staged since last Tuesday in at least 20 countries, with at least 17 people killed and dozens wounded in violence linked to the film.
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The heavy black smoke, broken up only by an orange glow over the outlines of the San Juan mountains, was so thick Friday that the plume helped keep an 18-square-mile wildfire burning 100 miles to the east near Walsenburg from spreading as fast as it would have otherwise.
Susan Valente, an on-site spokeswoman for the fire near Walsenburg, said the shade helped keep the forest from drying out in the hot afternoon sun. Residents from 300 homes remain evacuated while in the city of Walsenburg and the town of Aguilar remain on pre-evacuation notice, meaning residents must be ready to flee at a moment's notice.
"Fire conditions are prime with the combination of fuels, heat, winds and low humidity," fire information officer Mike Stearly of the Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center, "It's expected to be like this through next Tuesday."
There are 12 wildfires burning in Colorado that have scorched 133 square miles, which includes the Black Forest fire that destroyed 511 homes north of Colorado Springs and is the most destructive in Colorado history.
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A heap of vegetables greets customers at a Nilgiris store in Chennai, right outside the iconic shiny green and white building. While the décor might be a little shabby, with goods being displayed without the slightest regard to aesthetics, the brand carries with it a 100-year nostalgic history.
With its origins firmly in the commodities of bread and butter, Nilgiris was founded in the early 1900's by Muthuswami Mudaliar, whose family carried the torch until it was sold in 2006. Thirty-five per cent of the company, however, is still owned by the family.
Nilgiris, which has sales of over Rs.600 crore and now sells nearly 1,000 items through its private label, is big in south India and it remains ambitious.
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"I think the idea of brands being wiped out just because Walmart is coming is a little misplaced. We have had the Birlas come in to the retail market, they are close to being a foreign-retailer, and nothing has happened. I think the Indian market presents a steep-learning curve; in fact, we ourselves are still learning. Why would anybody think Walmart is going to learn it in one day," he says.
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The second approach relies on supramolecular preorganization of the macrocyclic precursors utilizing hydrogen bonding, metal coordination, hydrophobic forces, or coulombic interactions. These non-covalent interactions offset some of the entropic cost of association and help position the components to form the desired catenane upon the final ring-closing. This "template-directed" approach, together with the use of high-pressure conditions, can provide yields of over 90%, thus improving the potential of catenanes for applications. An example of this approach used bis-bipyridinium salts which form strong complexes threaded through crown ether bis(para-phenylene)-34-crown-10.
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Hey everyone,
Thought I'd drop a few things since I haven't posted lately. A few of the paintings I've posted before, but I got some better pics so I thought I'd put those up again. They all vary in size from 9x9 inches to 20x30 inches and all are all in oil- some on panel some on linen. Most of these will be in a show coming up in Sept. at John Pence in San Francisco. Anyway, Hope you enjoy.
On another note, I'm going to start teaching traditional drawing and painting starting very, very soon. Possibly as soon as the beginning of July. It will focus on atelier-style training- cast drawin', figure drawin', paintin', etc. I will only be taking a limited number of students so if there are any of you in the San Francisco area who are interested contact me as soon as possible at email@example.com and I'll get back to you with all the details.
Hope to see you guys in Montreal next month.
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Haha.. oh wow... Photorealistic !
I'm impressed.. and jealous
Thanks for posting man.
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They're all beautiful, Carl, but those twilight cityscapes are on a whole other level. Any chance of seeing some west coast versions?
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I was just out observing sunsets just like that. Seeya in montreal!!!
May 17th, 2006 #5
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
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May 17th, 2006 #6
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May 17th, 2006 #7
awesome. i cant even think of a good word to describe them. They're like crazy. crazy awesome, yeh. How long have you been painting?
May 17th, 2006 #8
heh that's cool. I know that building in construction in #1
Apparently it is a new headquaters for the FBI in san fran (but who knows?).
damn nice stuff though. I especially like #1 #3 and #6.
May 17th, 2006 #9
I like that mechanical thing(what is that, a carburator?) so realistic,
truly photorealistic
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May 17th, 2006 #11
If you all are looking for Art training, Carl is one of the best teachers you will find. He was specifically hired here at Massive Black to help bring up the foundation skills of our art staff company wide. He is getting great results with those who are studying with him. If you want to learn to paint and also learn from someone who is finding commercial success with both their Fine Art and as a concept designer, this is a great opportunity for you. He truly is an excellent teacher. His education credentials are amazing...nine years of traditional art training, an MFA from New York Academy of FIgurative Art, a BFA from Ringling, and his certificate from Waterstreet Atelier. You wont do much better than that...He has taught me a lot too.
Great stuff Carl. Truly. For those that dont know...i have a couple of carls images from back when he and i were first learning to draw and paint. Maybe someday I could post em up!! haha....just kidding carl!
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May 17th, 2006 #12
photos flatten and distort life...true life paintings are a result of understanding how the eye actually sees and being able to give an honest interpretation...it takes years of study..it is more than just copying what you see as well. Photos see on one plane. Sight involves spacial and focal "fall off" because we have TWO eyes and not just one lens (unless you are a pirate). The eyes see on multiple planes and light interacts in the eyes on a much more subtle and beatiful way than any camera ever could.
if there is one thing you could learn from carl it is how to develop your understanding of what you see...not to mention a rich understanding of process, art history, and narrative in paintings.
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May 17th, 2006 #14
Beautiful work Carl. I love them all. The landscapes have a wonderful peace to them and the still lifes have so much atmosphere. I love the portrait of the girl with the stockings. Thank you for posting. I always look foward to seeing your work.
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May 17th, 2006 #15
You bastard!
Hey, btw, I really enjoyed the drinkfest on friday. Discussions with you are great. Here in SF you end up talking all kinds of esoteric bullshit with people, that rarely is of any value for real life. It's good to know that you are one of the few peeps here whose brain works on logic.
And another thing is, you taught me a ton throughout the last six months. Thanks for that.
Hm, and one last thing...you are a hell of a friend.
Thanks Dobsky,
for everything
May 17th, 2006 #16
berry berry nice
May 17th, 2006 #17
It truly and completely amazes me how can you make junk food garbage look so beautiful. Amazing work!
May 17th, 2006 #18
Are you going to have any of this stuff at the workshop? I'll bet it looks even better in person.
Awesome stuff.
SSG #11 is louder than 10.
Taj | SkapeGoat | Dose206 | Noë | Cromsoneye | Tie | wil.whalen
May 18th, 2006 #19
Assuming the cityscape paintings are from life, how do you deal with changing clouds and position of the sun as you paint? Especially in these ones you've posted, the entire mood of the piece and all is dependant on the way the skies are.
Lohan-Luxun-Prophet-Bendragon-dan liimatta-Evil Sloth
May 18th, 2006 #20
These are fantastic! I love the depth in them. It almost feels as if I could shove myself through the frame and land inside those scenes!
If you ever make it down to sandiego (or me to frisco) I guarantee you a student....me
May 18th, 2006 #21
love the still lifes but the roofscapes are insane!
edit - actually, this portrait is my favourite
check the Tensai Tokyo Sketch Thread (Sketchbook)
check the Tensai Cityscapes Thread (Finally Finished)
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May 18th, 2006 #22
wonderful work! I wish I was back in SF so that I can sign up for your atelier.
May 18th, 2006 #23
Mr. Muthafukkin Dobsky, I salute you.
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I'm proud to sit next to you brother. Even when you blast smooth jazz through your speakers all day.
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wow. wooooow. the 3rd one is probably my favourite,
May 18th, 2006 #26
So how do we end up studying with Carl then? Jason?
"Carl Dobsky protected by gammaray!"
May 18th, 2006 #27
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you!
May 18th, 2006 #28
love 'em all sir, love them to death
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May 18th, 2006 #29
all of these pieces display staggering technique, but what really gets me is the emotion in the city/sky images. they're incredibly melancholic and serene. beautiful stuff.
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A 25-pound dog survived a 110-mile journey in the engine compartment of a Chevrolet Silverado until driver Jaime Magaña parked at McDonald's and, to his horror, realized there was fur visible up front. To his relief, the mystery pet was fine. No owner came forward so "Chevy" was put up for adoption and Magaña, of Chino, adopted the dog, now friends for life.
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Kenseth, JJ caught breaks at KansasMatt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson may have been bummed by their finishes at Kansas, but it could have been far worse for both men, our Larry McReynolds writes.
Harvick leaps ahead in ChaseLarry McReynolds says Kevin Harvick knows both Matt Kenseth and Jimmie Johnson should be really strong at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
RFR in need of a boost at KansasDespite Greg Biffle's ninth-place finish, the Fords of Roush Fenway Racing weren't too great last weekend at Dover. In fact, it has been a while since they've made much noise.
Dover was bittersweet for EarnhardtNASCAR's most popular driver must still wonder if missing pit road early in Sunday's race at Dover was ultimately the difference between winning and finishing second.
Sunday drive at DoverOur Larry McReynolds thinks it's clearly now just a three-man race for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.
Three distinct groups make up ChaseAll 13 Chase drivers remain mathematically eligible to win the 2013 Sprint Cup Series title, but less than a handful are in what Larry McReynolds considers the top tier.
Kenseth, Ratcliff quiet contendersIt's amazing what a change can produce. In their first year together, Matt Kenseth and crew chief Jason Ratcliff have flown under the radar to become Chase favorites.
Johnson, No. 48 team in Chase formDespite major adversity on pit road, Jimmie Johnson opened the Chase with a strong fifth-place finish. Now, the five-time champion looks primed to challenge for title No. 6.
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JGR delivers a strong statementLarry McReynolds looks at the season that Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth have put together and thinks one of the Gibbs team will hold that big Chase Cup this year.
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Wins will loom large in the ChaseWhile this points system still rewards consistency, the emphasis is clearly on reaching victory lane - and that's the way it should be, our Larry McReynolds writes.
NASCAR missed it on Bowyer penaltyOur Larry McReynolds believes that Clint Bowyer, whose questionable spin at Richmond fueled speculation of a MWR cover-up, deserved a more meaningful penalty.
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- As crew chief from 1985 to 2000, McReynolds amassed 23 Cup wins, 21 poles, 122 top-five finishes and 209 top-10 finishes
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