Sharing the virtual world
In a typical animation career, you wear a lot of hats. You may have specific experience, but it’s likely that, just as often, you juggle many skills and titles from job to job. Animation artists find most of their work through word of mouth. No…
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE THROUGH ART I have taught hundreds of students over the last fifty years in community colleges, private schools, and private studios. One thing I’ve come to realize is that many of us believe that people who are creative are talented.…
The power of the written word can be so strong that it is difficult to describe, even with powerful written words. Communication is the key to interacting with other people, which is really our strongest drive as humans, after meeting basic needs. We communicate in…
The reason I’ve written this article is to help people who are having overheating issues with their Xbox 360 consoles. If you’re a 360 owner, you’ve probably heard all the fuss about “Red Lights of Doom” and how all consoles will eventually die with you.…
The sport of Western boxing has had many fans since the early days of the 19th century in America. Even when organized public wrestling matches were still considered a crime punishable by jail time and a fine, they drew crowds of spectators. But then again,…
A guy who doesn’t return your phone calls: does that mean he’s busy or playing hard to get? Men are used to chasing, but when the tables are turned and women get a dose of their own medicine, how should they deal with it? Do…
I often hear parents say that they are frustrated that their children are always using their computers, game boxes, or other technology instead of doing the things that parents think they should be doing. It’s easy for kids to get caught up in the mesmerizing…
If you’ve ever really thought about starting your own business, you may have considered doing something that is an absolute necessity. This could include a gas station, convenience store, tax service, hair salon, and many other “essentials-oriented” businesses. An auto repair franchise also falls into…
Visual aids and props can go a long way in lending interest and depth to your presentation. Many people are very visual in nature. “Did you see that!” Audiences tend to remember visually presented information with greater clarity and detail. If you’re still a little…
Smartphone apps may conflict with an in-vehicle technology system, such as Ford Sync. This conflict may affect your ability to access your phone’s contacts when using voice commands. In this “technology workshop” we will address some solutions. Sometimes when you try to use the Ford…