Archive for September, 2007

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cranky server 1, EBSQ 0

29Sep07

Yes, our primary database server is being naughty again. We’re rebooting and should be back online soon. In the interim, might we entice you with the following distractionary video? 


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Hurry! The Elvis Challenge is winding down!!

25Sep07

If you want to participate, you should! Here is the info. 
-Melissa
Ok inspired by the 30th anniversary of *The King’s* death -and- Nellie’s Trip, we are going to have an ELVIS challenge in the Fantasy, Anime, Gothic & Comic Book Art Genre.
The rules are as follows…..

Elvis must be an element of your creation.
The Elvis element can [...]


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Yet another word of the day

24Sep07

In addition to Merriam-Webster, The Oxford English Dictionary generously provides me with a word from their vast collection on a daily basis. I wish that I had known of it when we were getting ready for  “More Than Birth: Matriarchs And Mothering”. It’s rather long, but worth it.
Oh and please notice that there are more [...]


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Word Of The Day

22Sep07

Everyday, I receive several word of the day’s in my in-box. Today, Merriam-Webster sent me this:
prognosticate \prahg-NAHSS-tuh-kayt\ verb
*1 : to foretell from signs and symptoms : predict
     2 : presage
I thought it rather apt considering one of this month’s EBSQ shows is “Lifting the Veil: The Art And Tools Of Divination”.
(Please note the links… go [...]


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Oops! Sorry about the downtime this morning!

19Sep07

We were down briefly this morning, but everything should be back up and running again. Sorry about that, folks!


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monkey wrench in the tech support gears this week

17Sep07

One of the joys of being a web worker is being able to take your work anywhere you have an internet connection. We are taking our first remote location working vacation since 2005. And unfortunately the wifi is beyond spotty. Last night, it took close to 5 hours to get a connection that lasted more than 2 [...]


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Reference Photos

11Sep07

If you are looking for reference photos, here’s a heads up for those that are unaware and reminder for those of you that are. There is a photo gallery on the EBSQ forums. You can access photos on different subjects and, if you have photos that you think would be useful to others, you can [...]


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September’s LIVE Presentation

07Sep07

Repurposed: Mosaic Mirror
hosted by EBSQ Self-Representing Artists and Dorothy Edwards
Monday, September 10th, at 9pm Eastern (6pm Pacific)
EBSQ Chat Room
 

“Janis Joplin Mirror” by Dorothy Edwards
Go beyond ordinary tile mosaic to turn a basic mirror into a one of a kind mirror. For this month’s LIVE, Dorothy Edwards will guide us through the process of taking a [...]


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10 Ways Better to Promote Yourself on EBSQ

05Sep07

This was posted on the EBSQ forums by the very insightful Kris Jean. The suggestions she makes can only be described as invaluable.
10 Ways Better to Promote Yourself on EBSQ

Add the EBSQ keyword to your sale listings. This gets your EBSQ directed traffic to your listings on sites like EBAY and ETSY.
Add the EBSQ as [...]


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Food for Thought: State of the Biz

03Sep07

This was originally posted in the EBSQ Glass Forum (now viewable by the public!) by resident glass artist Dawn Thompson and I felt it was extremely appropos for Labour Day. If you’d like to weigh in on this conversation you can post a comment  here or respond to Dawn directly in the EBSQ Glass Forum. 
It’s tough out [...]


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