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Hey guys, i have a question for all you its not a real big thing i guess. But well, all of us as artists work hard to do are work, and sometimes even want to sell it, or maybe even most of the time, we all have websites, and we all post on art forums. I was just wondering, how exactly do you protect against people right clicking your images saving and printing out with there own digital printers. I mean if you sell prints, and you have a pretty big pic of the photography or painting on your website someone can easily copy it, with ok quality still. Is there a way to stop this, i see alot of artists, showcase there work on there sites at small image sizes, thats another question what is a good size to display work at on the internet, without ruining how it looks from going to small??? And from others not taking it.... kinda deal. I have many people told me ya i printed out your pic man looks great or w.e and i am all like oh really can you please not do that blah blah! But really im soo mad. But usually friends with them sooo uhh.. But im sure many more people do this.
Anyways... i hope i made sense with all that rambling.
Always post stuff never over 72 dpis. It'll look like shit when printed out but will be fine on screen. Also, the right amount of compression can help... But pleaaaase no right-click disabling... It's a bronze age old trick which only slows down the real thieves and pisses off the nice people that would like to keep your art as a sample.
Always remember ; if it looks good on screen, it's okay. Only the end result counts. And there's no 100% proof way to avoid art theft. Take it as a compliment when it happends You never know ; Your work could be showcased on pink fuzzy slippers from a developping country !)
Yeah its only too simple. Ramp up your screen resolution, open the picture on browser fully, take a snapshot, paste and crop on photoshop.Originally Posted by egerieBut pleaaaase no right-click disabling... It's a bronze age old trick which only slows down the real thieves
72 dpi at medium compression Jpeg should be more than adequate. If you have tonnes of details then they'll be lost but if its a line sketch then its more than enough.
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OK thanks guys, as for this 72 dpi thing most pictures i submit are at that...saved to web, 72dpi the whole shabam... But, should i post the images smaller? I usually post/put them on my website at, 550 by 750 ish, or like 750 by 450 something like that...?
Even 800x600 images would be fine - have you ever tried printing out an 800x600 image at a reasonable size? It gets all pixellated and goes to hell pretty quickly. If anyone wanted a printout of an image from the web, it's either gonna have to be a tiny print, or a large, crappy quality one. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Just don't go posting the original PSD file or anything, and you should be fine
It's worse with 3d models, since those can actually be downloaded, re-rendered and people can say they're their own. I've had that happen to me before, fortunately it's pretty easy to prove who made the original, since the original author tends to have "work-in-progress" files, backups and different versions of the file, whereas the thief only gets the version that was available online.
It seems there's some WIDESPREAD misconception about DPI. It doesn't matter, in any single little way whatsoever, what DPI you save your image as.
The only thing that matters is the pixels, you can have 3000 pixels at 1 dpi, 72 dpi or 300 dpi and it'll look identical.
The DPI is just telling the program how big it should make the image when printing and it can be changed manually without interfering with the image whatsoever.
This might be obvious for most but I still see references to DPI when it is completely irrelevant.
edit: what I'm trying to say is:
save a 500x500 image at 72 DPI and it will look IDENTICAL in EVERY WAY to a 500x500 image in 400000000000000 DPI.
I find myself worrying momre about people who will right-click, save, then post your art as their own in their online galleries, portfolios, etc.
I've used obnoxious watermarks in the past, but they usually only discourage the more "simple" art thieves who can't properly use photoshop.
Thankfully, this has never happened to me but we all know of someone who has had their work ripped off like this. Moreso, one friend of mine found her artwork, despite it being 72 dpi, printed on various T-shirts and mousepads on ebay.
Flattering, I guess, but damn...
My problem is hotlinking. Some asshat on myspace is currently jacking my bandwidth, but I can't find them among the zillions of memebers. The last time it happened, it turned out to be a girl who jacked my lil' link banner to Eatpoo- "Welcome Ladies"! She simply copied and hosted it herself after I politely asked her to quit. My Webalizer took me straight to her page, but the current link just goes to the sign-on page. Grrrrr!!
Watermark is your freind. Always put your name, web url (or email, something people can reach you at) in the picture somewhere.
And keep things below 800x800 would help a lot. If you want to show details, simply post up a cropped zoomed in detail shot on particular parts. It's really no need to post things too big. It just become a hassel for the viewer really.
There's really no fool proof methods for prevent thieves. They can smudge off your watermark or sigs, or just trace over. You just have to learn to deal with it. And pray some people would help to look out theives for you.
from my experience i have found the people who worry and take the most steps to "protect" their work are the ones who have the least to worry about. i cant count how many crappy crap crap images i have seen with a big ol stupid watermark over it.when was the last time you saw a craig mullins watermark? honestly, who cares if someone steals your work in the hopes to get a job? you think if they get hired off stolen work they are gonna be able to keep the job they get if they didnt have the skills to begin with? ninja please. im not saying stealing is okay, but anyone who steals artwork and gets hired for a job off it is going to be expected to perform to that same level of the stolen stuff. so dont trip, dont worry about watermarks, and just worry about making art good enough to be stolen. -c36
Haha, thanks guys, thx coro that makes alot of sense man
Ima rip off coro by saying "Ninja please.." from now on..
shit i wish id watermarked that comment -c36
I dunno, but a few years ago a friend of mine talked about this and he had a pretty interesting solution that did kind of make sense. Just spread your work all over the place. The more folks that see your work, the greater the chance your work will be recognized. The more folks who learn to recognize your work, the more likely others will know it's your work and not the thieves'. However, I forgot how he suggested spreading ones' own work, but I'm probably over simplifiying what he said, it was like 4 years ago afterall.
If anybody is using your work to find a job, to sell, or just to have, then GREAT! The day people start counterfitting your work is the day you know your art kicks ass, and is worth $$$. You should be flattered.
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Hehe, thats actually a cool thought guys...The day people rip off your work the day your work kicksass Never thought of it like that, but what i was getting at is what if you want to sell prints, people steal them....and you get no money for prints... But w.e im just gonna stick with this:
"The day people rip off your work the day your work kicksass "
I think I'd throw a piracy party the day I see one of my images making money for someone else.
imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery but it doesn't hold a candle to outright thievery!
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the most cheapest way to realy copyright your art is just simple
just once you finished it zip all files together or scan it and burn it on cd
put it in a parcel and send it to your-self
and then never open it until there is the first lawcase
because the datestamp matters
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A lawyer told me this is worthless.
But keeping your wip files works!
Poor man's copyright doesn't hold up in court anymore in the US in suing someone, but I dunno about how it holds up for defense from lawsuits. I also dunno how the varying courts in Europe handle such matters.
I will say this much, today a friend of mine relayed to me how one of his works posted on DeviantArt were copied by another DeviantArt user. How he was made aware of this, I didn't ask, and assume it was one of his fans, but the offending individual did remove it, which somewhat backs up what I said earlier. Can't stop the actual thieves from stealing the work, but if you spread enough of your work around you can count on your admirers refering you to the offending image so you can take action.
It never did .Originally Posted by goldenavatarPoor man's copyright doesn't hold up in court anymore
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As long as you keep the pic size to about 800x600 to even 1024x768, it'll be fine. Customers for prints will want good, sharp prints that those resolutions cannot deliver. There may still be fans who will print the pics off your website, but that's mostly because they can't afford a real print. You won't lose much money either way.Originally Posted by JustinBeckettwhat i was getting at is what if you want to sell prints, people steal them....and you get no money for prints....
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Best way to prevent is to plaster your name and the copyright symbol allllll over in with 50% opacity!
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Overly huge watermark are lame. But at least people should put their web URL somewhere on the work. It's easier for people to look it up later if they save the image in their HDD.Originally Posted by el corofrom my experience i have found the people who worry and take the most steps to "protect" their work are the ones who have the least to worry about. i cant count how many crappy crap crap images i have seen with a big ol stupid watermark over it.when was the last time you saw a craig mullins watermark? honestly, who cares if someone steals your work in the hopes to get a job? you think if they get hired off stolen work they are gonna be able to keep the job they get if they didnt have the skills to begin with? ninja please. im not saying stealing is okay, but anyone who steals artwork and gets hired for a job off it is going to be expected to perform to that same level of the stolen stuff. so dont trip, dont worry about watermarks, and just worry about making art good enough to be stolen. -c36
You may not have to worry about thieves using the work for jobs, but you do need to worry about other things, such as thieves using your work for contests.
Kudos to that.and just worry about making art good enough to be stolen.
if its a painting or a non replicable piece that was stolen, then you might have a problem on your hands. However if someone were to use any piece of your work for profit, it can be a good thing in a lawsuit to profit from. Just need proof that it isnt eronious.
Go Internet Explorer > Extras > Internetoptions > Temporary Internet Files-Options > Show Files >> there you will find the picture you saw in you IE and you can copy them to another folder.Originally Posted by darth massacreYeah its only too simple. Ramp up your screen resolution, open the picture on browser fully, take a snapshot, paste and crop on photoshop.
What ? You make your latest piece of art ,with all your skill and hard work and then you "copyright symbol allllll over in with 50% opacity" ?Originally Posted by BlueMechBest way to prevent is to plaster your name and the copyright symbol allllll over in with 50% opacity!
You are a very brave man .
Well, I had problems with art thieves, and one of my friend got her works ripped a few times. We are not professionnal, but we draw a lot of fanart of japanese serie, and the average teenager fanboy/girl often don't understand the meaning of intellectual property, and just put the pic he/she like on his/her website without disclaimer.
One of the thief actually print my friends pics, even if those were in low res, then colored in colored pencil and scanned again, but forgot to erase the signature before trying to sell 'his' work.
I don't think the problem is really with those stealing pic to get a job, sonner or later, they will be discovered, but some thiefs manage to sell bad print of good art. Apparently, people are ready to pay to have a real copy of a pic they like.
There is also the problem of reputation stealing. Bad artist trying to get praise and admiration by tracing or stealing art. I used to knew a girl (not anymore, thanks God) which was sure she was an artist because she could copy others people drawing. She didnt understood why everyone shunned her for tracing our drawing.
In every case, there is no miracle remedy. Either a big ugly copyright, or a signature in a unalterable part of the pic, or, more efficient, not putting our art online (which Im sure, everyone would find stupid, except for one of my friends who suggest to).
On another hand, what Goldenavatar said is true: Every time one of my pictures was ripped, it was recognised from my devart, or elfwood gallery. Its efficient... To the point a guy thought I was an art thief when stumbling on my website shortly after my devart gallery. XD
Sorry about my english, Im at work (bad me baaad) and dont have my dictionnary.
As long as people can't steal away my brain and my hands, I find this kinda thing little to worry about.
I'm just worried about sharing too much of my brain with people, where they know so much they might claim it as their own... as long as they know where they first saw the sight before sharing it with others as their own...(that's why all my est stuff isn't online, just on the walls on my room... and it's beautiful I tell you. very intimate to me... (and I don't meen that in a sexuel way) I probably have no worries anyways...
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Dress Like Gaga This Halloween — On The Cheap
Welcome to the O Music Awards guest writer series, a place where we hand the proverbial reins over to qualified writers/musicians/etc and let them share their thoughts about music, technology and more. Today's guest blogger is Sammy Davis, of Sammy Davis Vintage.
O Music Awards nominee Lady Gaga's Twitter followers may show their love by tweeting, DMing and @ replying Mother Monster all day, but to truly be the ultimate Gaga fan girl or guy you've gotta dress like the digitally inclined pop star on the day she's declared is her "everyday": Halloween.
While the list of memorable Gaga looks is peppered with more appropriately Halloween-themed accents — like slabs of meat, pointy shoulders and hella high shoes — the earlier Gaga looks are perhaps her most classic and iconic, not to mention much easier to duplicate.
Whether you love her or you loathe her, chances are a part of you secretly wants to be just like her — so do that this Halloween by thrifting your way to a look that brings you closer to Gaga than any 140 characters from @ladygaga ever could (although we admit, it'd still be pretty damn cool to get a tweet from her).
Here's how to get a Gaga-ified look this Halloween that's only a quick visit to your closet or a thrift store away.
There's one thing Lady Gaga never does: the expected. Your first step is to thrift obnoxiously bright vintage sequins usually found buried between bad '80s prom dresses in the evening wear department.
For my Gaga gear, I thrifted an all-sequin vintage top that I then paired with the most bad-ass pair of bright leggings I owned.
Gaga loves her bows, too, so hit up the men's department of a thrift store for bow ties to use as hair and neck accessories. Or just ask your boyfriend/brother/dad for a spare.
The Goods: A sequin top/dress and bowtie to wear in hair and/or to accessorize your body. Check out The Thrift Shopper to search for thrift stores near you
To go Gaga all the way, you need some bright leggings to go with those sequins. American Apparel sells every color under the sun (I went with a pink pair for my costume), but you can forgo the extra spending and just bleach a pair from the multiple black ones you already own.
Pour bleach into a bucket and dip those leggings in, hold for a few minutes and remove to wash.
The Goods: One pair of leggings and a few cups of bleach
To duplicate Gaga's look from "Just Dance," use a black eye pencil to outline a lightning bolt immediately below your eye and drawn downward into your cheek. Fill with ridiculous eye shadow color of your choice, ideally an electric blue, purple or shiny black.
Average cost: Black eye pencil and an electric hue of eyeshadow. I like Wet n' Wild, because it's super cheap!
You'll need your most diva pair of shades and a neck scarf, preferably red to mimic Gaga's Little Red Riding Hood style she debuted a few years ago.
Wrap the neck scarf toward the front of your head and a few inches below your chin, securing with safety pins to form a free-standing hood. Finish with white or black gloves from your storage of winter accessories, then throw on your stunna shades and forget to smile.
If feeling inspired, use one hand to randomly "claw" and call fellow Halloweeners your "little monsters."
The Goods: 1 neck scarf, a pair of gloves and some safety pins, plus the nerve to actually use your hand as a claw.
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During the meeting, the 7 DCIC members started off introducing themselves. The city administrator, police chief and an alderman are on the board. Joining them are 2 members from the RDA and 2 community members. However, some wondered why there are 3 city officials on the board.
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My son was born on July 17, 1997. He weighed 6 lbs., 10 oz. The labor progressed like this:
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Spring Recipe: Teeny-Tiny New Potatoes with Lemon
One of our favorite treats in early spring is new potatoes! Teeny-tiny potatoes are showing up in the markets, and we love them when they're extra-small. They roast in a flash and have a creamy, delicate flavor.
These potatoes are no bigger than my thumb! (Or maybe two thumbs put together; I have little thumbs...) I found them at Trader Joe's — literally marked "teeny-tiny potatoes." But I also have my eyes peeled for even smaller potatoes at the greengrocer and the market; I love these itsy-bitsy potatoes so much.
Here's a quick, easy recipe for roasted tiny potatoes, tossed with lemon for brightness and sweetness. Of course you can also add in other things like herbs, or a bit of chopped prosciutto. Try some leftover new potatoes baked with an egg on top, too! That's a wonderful spring breakfast.
Teeny-Tiny New Potatoes with Lemon
1 pound teeny-tiny new potatoes, ideally no bigger than your thumb
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Heat the oven to 450°F. Clean the potatoes and pat them dry. Toss them with enough olive oil to coat, and with salt and pepper. Spread them on a large baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until they are tender enough to be pierced with a fork, and their jackets are wrinkled and crispy-golden.
Toss immediately with the lemon juice and zest, and serve.
Options: After roasting, toss with a bit of chopped mint, rosemary, or thyme. Toss with chopped cooked bacon, or pesto.
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These look soooooooo delicious. Must make a beeline to TJ's tonight!
I seriously had a Pavlovian response to this photo and recipe. Will be making this soon. Another great thing to do with tiny potatoes is roast them with rosemary, preferably in duck fat.
Yes! TJ's Teeny-Tiny potatoes! Had them last night roasted with onion and served with corned beef.
just curious.....how are tiny potatoes an early spring crop?
Fantastic! I just bought a bag of these yesterday. I love how simple this is.
@Grumpy Girl, the very tiniest and newest potatoes are usually harvested in early spring. Late March, early April. But new potatoes are definitely in season from now until about June.
Next year I want to try these instructions for growing them myself in the winter in a pot!
Perfect for spring; I imagine them next to a plate of glazed ham and roasted asparagus.
I'm not a big potato fan (often too bland, dry and starchy for my taste), but I used these teeny-tiny potatoes in a beef stew last month and they were delightful. They had a very nice flavor and an excellent texture. I'll definitely try this recipe.
Ha! they're not in season here - ground is still frozen!
They're good with the recipe above oregano and served with crumbled feta on top :) I agree easy and delish!
Ina's recipe for fingerling potatoes with dill is my fave, just reduce cooking time for the teeny-tiny ones!
When I was a little girl, I grew potatoes in a little garden and would dig up these little potatoes because I didn't have the patience to wait for full grown ones. I'd pop them in the oven for a little bit and salt and pepper them to taste. I forgot about that until I saw this :)
what would one serve this with?
@sweetiebox, well, a roast chicken and lemon potatoes would be a classic meal. You could also serve them with a little roasted lamb and some minted new peas!
Love teeny tiny potatoes, linking back to this post today :)
do you recommend lemon AND pesto, mint, rosemary or thyme? do those spices/sauces go with lemon?
Look scrumptious never thought of lemon before with spuds, must give it a go, thanks Marian


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Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen is about a young immigrant from Russia assigned to make a Pilgrim doll for a class project. After explaining to her mother what the Thanksgiving holiday is and what it celebrates, her mother makes a doll dressed in Russian clothing instead. When Molly brings it to school, she is teased for not understanding the assignment, but explains that her mother is also a pilgrim, because she fled Russia because of religious discrimination and came to America to be free, just like the Pilgrims of the Thanksgiving story.
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When we met yesterday, here were a number of concerns. I think the most important thing is to realize that not all 'buckets' have to be filled with lots of courses. It is up to us in our various colleges to figure out who should have courses in what 'bucket' to preserve a structured set of requirements for our students and to avoid infighting among departments about who gets to have courses where. It is quite possible to require one specific course from all indigenous students at a college if that is the only course put forward for that 'bucket'. This is evidently the logic behind EVC Logue's response to the AATG letter when she says that [senior] colleges can require up to 6 credits of language [if they require to buckets full plus the entire college option]. Of course if this were so, one could not require much else. The important thing is to talk to other departments to make sure that we don't go about killing each other.
Another issue is the learning outcomes. We are working on some language to establish that what we do in our language classes actually meets the learning outcomes goals of the flexible buckets. There is no need to bend ourselves into pretzels, just because some educators came up with not very carefully thought-out learning outcomes. Since FLs will be represented at the CUNY-wide committees that are supposed to approve the bucket-fillers, we should not be too pessimistic.
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WrecklessMEDIC said...
Yes, granted there are currently variable PvP specs. You will most likely have different talents depending on your team composition. That's obvious. But my point is the new talent system isn't going to change that. We will still have cookie-cutter builds dependant on your PvP team.
Blizzard says they want to eliminate cookie-cutter builds or they've failed in this new design. But they can't eliminate them. It's impossible. That's all I'm saying.
Is the new system interesting? Sure. Is it going to be better than our current design? No way to know for sure yet. Will it eliminate cookie-cutter builds? Not a chance. :)


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Say hello to your new trans-seasonal wardrobe hero in the Laurie leather mini skirt by Oasis.
This a-line mini is an adorable piece for the season that can be pared down or amped up - depending on the occasion. The high waistline complements your collection of crop tops, while the stitched detail to the centre streamlines the fit.
Keep your look minimal by teaming this leather mini skirt with an understated top tucked in and contrast two part sandals for a bold colour pop of a finish.
Keep this leather mini sumptuously soft by dry cleaning it only.
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Oasis Leopard Fur Collar Jacket.
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Live la vie en rose this season in this beautiful printed skater dress by Oasis - it's the perfect pick for a special occasion.
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International student advisors are required to report certain violations of status to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State by terminating a student's SEVIS record. A termination effectively ends your immigration status and your authorization to study in the Untied States. In some cases, you may eligible to submit a petition to USCIS for reinstatement to lawful F-1 or J-1 status.
Eligibility to Petition for Reinstatement
To be eligible for reinstatement, you must show that the violation of status was due to circumstances beyond your control. In cases of unauthorized employment and unauthorized drop below full-time enrollment, reinstatement petitions will generally be denied because they are usually due to willful actions on the student's part.
Reinstatement is most appropriate for "technical" violations, such as:
- Failure to report your arrival at the start of your program
- Failure to apply for an extension of stay before your current program end date
- Failure to report a change of address within 10 days of moving
- Failure to maintain required health insurance coverage (J-1 students)
Reinstatement petitions must be filed within five months of the termination of your SEVIS record. USCIS will not review reinstatement petitions submitted after the filing deadline has passed.
Petition Process
Step 1 - Meet with an international student advisor to discuss your eligibility for reinstatement.
We strongly recommend meeting with an advisor as soon as possible after you become aware of the violation to discuss reinstatement and the petition process.
Step 2 - Gather required documentation and submit to ISSS.
- Form I-539 - Application to Extend/Change Non-Immigrant Status
- Personal check or money order for $290, made payable to Department of Homeland Security
- Current financial documentation covering expenses for duration of your program
- Official transcripts from all schools you have attended in the United States
- Photocopy of your passport ID page, including any extension or renewal pages
- Photocopy of your U.S. visa
- Original I-94 Arrival/Departure card
In addition to the documentation above, you must also write a letter to USCIS with the following points:
- Explanation of why you are out of status, specifying the violation.
- Explanation of why the violation occurred.
- Explanation of why you are requesting reinstatement, stating how not being reinstated will affect you.
- Statement confirming that you are pursuing or intending to pursue a full-course of study.
Step 3 - Submit petition for reinstatement to USCIS for review.
An international student advisor will submit your petition to USCIS on your behalf. We will notify you if additional documentation is required and once a decision has been made on the petition.
Status during Review of Petition
Reinstatement petitions may take up to four months to adjudicate. While the application is in process, you must continue to meet all enrollment and reporting requirements of your immigration status. You may not engage in on- or off-campus employment until the reinstatement request has been approved. We strongly recommend not traveling outside the United States while your petition is in process.
Status after Approval of Petition
If your petition is approved, USCIS will reinstated you to lawful immigration status and return your immigration documents to our office. Your SEVIS record will be returned to "active" status, and the termination will be removed from your immigration record. You may resume on-campus employment and authorized off-campus employment once the reinstatement approval notice and your I-94 Arrival/Departure card have been received from USCIS.


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As chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, Brother Craig is the fourth-ranking Republican leader in the Senate and is responsible for developing policy positions for Senate Republicans. Other Policy Committee duties include overseeing research, sponsoring issue forums and helping Majority Leader Trent Lott operate the Senate.
He served previously as chairman of the Steering Committee, a legislative "think tank" and action group for Senate conservatives. He was the youngest Senator ever elected to that position.
Born on the ranch homesteaded in 1899 by his grandfather, he graduated in 1967 from the University of Idaho where he served as Student Body President and as "A" of The Delta Chi Fraternity. He pursued graduate studies before returning to the family ranching business in 1971.
In 1974, the people of Payette and Washington counties sent Brother Craig to the Idaho State Senate, where he served three terms before winning the 1980 race for the U.S. Congress from Idaho's First Congressional District. He was re-elected four times before winning the U.S. Senate election in 1990.
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Brother Johnson serves on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Brother Johnson grew up in Dallas where he attended Woodrow Wilson High School, and graduated from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. In 1974 he earned his Masters degree in International Affairs from George Washington University.
After his graduation from SMU, Johnson began a 29- year career in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as director of the Air Force Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) and flew with the Air Force Thunderbirds precision flying demonstration team. He also graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College and the National War College. In Korea, he flew F-86s in 62 combat missions.
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After retiring from the Air Force in 1979, he began a home building company. In 1984 he was elected to the Texas State House of Representatives where he served for seven years.
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John Mica, Florida '67 and a former member of the staff of The Delta Chi Fraternity, was first elected to Congress in 1992. He represents the Seventh District of Florida which encompasses the area between Orlando and Daytona Beach.
In Congress, Brother Mica serves on the House Government Reform and Oversight and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. In recognition of his work toward governmental reform during the 103rd Congress, he was appointed Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Service. As chairman, he oversees the federal workforce and current efforts to downsize the federal bureaucracy. Mica also serves on the National Security, International Affairs and Criminal Justice Subcommittee. As a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, he also serves on the Surface Transportation and Railroads Subcommittees.
Representative Mica has been a successful Central Florida businessman. In the private sector, he organized real estate, international trade and communications ventures. In the 1970s, he served two terms in the Florida Legislature.
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Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992, Brother Miller, Florida '64, represents the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida. This gulf coast district includes all of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, as well as parts of Hillsborough and Charlotte Counties. A former college professor and businessman, he never held public office before his election to Congress.
Born in Michigan, Miller spent summers with his grandparents in Bradenton before moving to Florida with his family in 1958. He graduated college in 1964 and earned an M.B.A. from Emory University and a Ph.D. from LSU. He then joined the faculty at Georgia State University , and continued his teaching at the University of South Florida in Sarasota.
In addition to his career in education, he became a successful entrepreneur in Southwest Florida. He is a former partner in the family-owned Miller Enterprises, which owns and operates a diversified group of businesses, including The Pier restaurant, Barnett Bank Building, Suncoast Manor Nursing Center and Riverview Center.
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Brother Stump is a U.S. Navy Combat Veteran from World War II where he served from 1943-1946. He graduated Tolleson High School in 1947 and entered Arizona State University where he joined Delta Chi.
"Delta Chi was the place where all the skills, learning and experience from school and being a Navy veteran gelled," Stump said. "It is from my time as a Delta Chi at Arizona State University that I learned the value and strength of teamwork, the responsibilities of assuming leadership and that honesty and integrity are the only foundation from which we can grow personally and professionally."
Stump serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and on the Subcommittee on Hospitals and Health Care. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the House Committee on National Security and as a member of its Military Procurement Subcommittee and Military Installations Subcommittee. He is also a member of the House Republican Steering Committee.
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The ancient technology of the Gods
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Willowsprings June 13, 2011 6:47:29 AM CEST
i mean instead of the glow sticks and pacifiers soundtrack. You should have maybe added text and described the random images. It was an AWESOME collection of pictures but why not explain the stuff add some narration or accreditation to the people who took the pictures . i will never get the whole D.J./M.C.uploader thing.
Willowsprings June 13, 2011 6:22:22 AM CEST
why do i have to feel like im at a rave when i watch 80% of the videos on this site. sometimes it seems more about the music than the video.
Ecceon June 11, 2011 8:03:41 PM CEST
This video is awesome!The pictures are great and the music goes so well with it.What's the name of the song by the way? ^^The sound underlined the happy emotions that came up when I saw those images and the faster rhythm gave me the feeling of an adventure.Rating: 5 StarsRegards!
Mandown June 9, 2011 1:47:41 PM CEST
great vid. love the music. it felt so rite for a change
Kuergun June 9, 2011 11:35:57 AM CEST
great film but why this disco type music!!! it kills the true feeling of the film and what is still alive from the past!! So please redo the film with more subtle music


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