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					<title><![CDATA[GIF not working in avatar]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67245/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I made this [url="http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/12436000/12436027_2ebc.gif"]GIF[/url] specifically for my avatar.  It works fine but doesn't show the animation in my avatar, just the first image in my sequence of the GIF.  What am I missing?  Where have I gone wrong?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Most likely though it will start working right after I post this.  ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[What did you read today?]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/66050/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Writing is one of the most openly accessible forms of art. It is not the preserve of the rich or so-called cultured, you do not have to travel half way around the world to glimpse a masterpiece, it is no further away than your local library or bookstore, and in e-format can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. 

We are shaped as artists, not only by what is in the depths of our imagination, but by everything around us, and as writers not insignificantly by what we read.

So, what did you read today?

(This isn't your all favourite book of all time, this is what you are reading now, what is shaping who you are as an artist... And let's exclude W1K entries you have just voted on, and newspapers etc.)]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Impersonation Game - Shoot Ddallas]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67200/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Next up in our little game is Ddallas.  

Check out her profile: http://all.worth1000.com/artists/Ddallas

She had this to say about her style:

[quote]So i've been told..  bright lighting, colorful, clean with dof [/quote]

And that's all the clues she's going ot give us! 

For those who don't know how this game works, here's a run down. Whoever wants to play will submit a photo of their best immitation of [url="http://all.worth1000.com/artists/DJL1000"]Ddallas's style[/url]. Ddallas will enter a photo too and we'll all vote on which photo we think is the real Ddallas's photo. The photographer of the winning photo, gets to be then next one we try to impersonate. Got it? Cool. 

Since we can't do forum polls anymore, we're going to run it like a hxh contest! This way you can get comments on your entries, bling and a hxh trophy if you win! 

We'll be using the one star voting system so you just vote for the one you like. (or more than one if you cant decide)

Now, don't get in a tissy about what this is going to do to your HOF stats. We'll run these as "just for fun" and it will not have an impact on your HOF stats. The entry fee will be waived and there will be no jackpot. Just bragging right and the honor to be the next victim.

No sign ups necessary, just submit your photo to the contest before the deadline.

We'll have through Tuesday Feb 7th to submit your photo. Voting will close at 11:59 Saturday Feb 11.

OK! So who's in? Upload your images ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Welcome to The Sandbox - Theme Suggestions]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/62808/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year!

Well, it's been a heck of a year. In 2010, we increased the contest frequency in Illo and made eligibility mostly-self governed, but this didn't quite sort out the different wants and needs of our users: 1) Beginners who graduate miss out on the "just for fun" contests, 2) The frequency of new Beginner themes is better, but they're still too long.

So, for 2011, we're introducing:

[b]The Sandbox arena![/b]

Yes, this is serious. Okay, well, it's silly, too.


In the Sandbox, you'll find the fun, goofy, humorous/witty, worth-related, and experimental themes. We're talking MS Paint, hand turkeys, sidewalk chalk, animated gifs, and boobs here.

 [b][/b] - [b][/b] The rules? Rules are for suckas. Just no photos and tracing and the usual bits about stealing and such (the point is to win by your idea, not someone else's). 

 [b][/b] - [b][/b] Open to all, although awards and credits are the same as Beginners.

 [b][/b] - [b][/b] Unlike other contests, the goal for Sandbox is the vote on the merits of how well the entry fits the theme and cleverness and humor, not necessarily just technique.


[arsi][b]Illustration topic changes:[/b][/arsi]

[b]Advanced:[/b] No changes. Still every two weeks.

[b]Beginners:[/b] No changes to rules or current eligibility, but they will now run for only [b]one week.[/b] Concentration will be on developing techniques and exploration of medias.

[b]Sandbox:[/b] Will run for [b]one week[/b]. The goal is to have a relatively unrestrained place to play.

Beginners and Sandbox will alternate, so you'll have (approximately) two themes for each arena per month.


[b]- Contests and forums and home pages will be coming soon. -[/b]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Science - What If All the Cats in the World Suddenly Died?]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67244/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[[url=http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/2126-cats-world-died.html]I haz a sad[/url]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[3 years of the Dragon!]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67234/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[February 4th was my 3rd Worthday! :D

I'm up to 603 entries, I guess I like it here. Thanks Worthland for being such a fun and creative community. I am so happy to be a part of it.]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[It's NaNoWriMo time!]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/66369/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[As you might have guessed it is NaNoWriMo time! I have booked our [url="http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/writing-groups-and-clubs/threads/7136"]usual room[/url] over at the NaNo site. I've stocked the fridge and plugged it in. Let's party. Less than 8 days til the madness begins.
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					<title><![CDATA[It was my 4th Worthiversary yesterday! ]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67233/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I totally missed it!


I know I haven't been around much but I still lurk and spy on you guys all the time. I just wanted to say I still adore you all, and Worth - IO always will!

[image]http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/12370500/12370678_183e.jpg[/image]

[image]http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/12370500/12370673_7677.png[/image]

[image]http://rookery9.aviary.com.s3.amazonaws.com/12370500/12370675_35da.jpg[/image]

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					<title><![CDATA[I've been here for 7 years!]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67240/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Has it really been that long? (I missed it by a few days, but still)

Thank you to all you wonderful Worthians for making this my home on the web.]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Kentucky man arrested for impersonating a Reese Cup ]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67242/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[You got burglary in my indecent exposure!
You got indecent exposure in my burglary!
[url=http://www.kctv5.com/story/16696813/burglary-suspect-caught-peanut-butter-chocolate-handed]Two great crimes that taste great together[/url]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Don't want to leave bed?]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67203/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Have it delivered! [url=http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/35/5/dtg_sextoydelivery_2012_02_03_bk.html]Sex shop in New York[/url] will deliver sex toys within the hour in most cases.

this ends Suebe's public service announcement. ;)]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[I wanna put you in a song (Keith Urban)]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67228/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Talk to me, baby, [spoiler](Frank Sinatra)[/spoiler]

Say what you need to say [spoiler](John Mayer)[/spoiler]

Where is my song? [spoiler](Swithfoot)[/spoiler]

So come on, give it to me [spoiler](3 DOORS DOWN)[/spoiler]

Sing to me [spoiler](DARREN HAYES)[/spoiler]

say it in a song [spoiler](Green Day)[/spoiler]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Digital Art XV- Dance!     Time to VOTE!]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67007/</link>
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http://all.worth1000.com/entries/622777/elemental-magic
Thanks to [url="http://www.worth1000.com/artists/bajazet"]bajazet[/url] for the awesome theme idea!
Special thanks to [url="http://www.worth1000.com/artists/onanymous"]Onanymous[/url] for the beautiful themepost!


PLAYERS:  oberdarts62 vs.

	
TYPE: 	        Photo Effects
TITLE: 	        Digital Art XV- Dance!
RULES: 	        You are to create digital art using all the skills that you can muster by using photos as a tool to enhance your art in the form of texturing your drawing providing background setting or tidbits that help to tell the story of your depiction of the Dance! theme.

1. This is a combination piece using both illustration and photomanipulation, and therefore the[b] "[i]Your entry contains illustrated elements that are more painterly than photo-realistic in a contest where the intent is realism[/i]." rule has been waived.[/b]
2. Paintovers are allowed. Clone tool painting is welcome.
3. Close reference is allowed as long as the source is not someone elses illustration.
[arsi][b]4. All sources and a copy of your initial drawing [u]or [/u]evidence of your illustration must be linked in author's entry comments before voting begins.[/b][/arsi]
[u][b]5. The major part of your work must be drawn or a paintover.[/b][/u]
6. 3d elements may be used, as long as you are the sole creator and originator of the design.[u]
[b]You may not use someone else's creation or model.[/u][/b]
Suggestion- Do a pencil drawing, scan to photoshop or similar program and paint it using photos and textures.

SUBMIT DATE:     02/07/2012
VOTING DURATION: Two days
STAKES: 	 bragging rights only
SPONSORS: 	 not needed

Welcome to the fifteenth contest in this series.

In this Digital Art contest we're asking you to create an image associated with Dance. The possibilities for this theme are endless:- There are so many ways to interpret this theme. I'm not even going to suggest any ideas. I want your very own interpretation!
 Create a scene, real or imagined, which depicts Dance! the way you interpret it.  Get the idea?
So now, astound us with your creativity and coreography!

Who wants to play?
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					<title><![CDATA[About Submitting]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67235/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hey there,
Does anybody else have the problem that sometimes something gets submitted twice. I don't know what it is, but about every tenth time an entry of mine gets submitted twice. 
And I know what you're thinking...That i'm just submitting it once, forgetting that i did it and then submitting it again. I thought that too. But i swear this last time, I'm pretty sure i didn't. Only thing is, I have a hard time believing that the computer screwed up and not m
Regardless of the reason, however, I have tried to keep it from doing that bc having one disqualified makes me feel stupid, but....
Does it also bring down your average points or worth or any of the numbers associated with your profile?]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Open Poetry Challenge!]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67241/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[PLAYERS: celticfrog vs
TYPE: text
THEME: This is an open poetry challenge. Minimum of 50 syllables to eliminate Haiku and limericks.  Otherwise it's any topic, any form. The poem must be written for this contest. 
SUBMIT DATE: (03/15/2012)
VOTING DURATION: 3 days
STAKES: The losers will write the winner a haiku or limerick in their honour.
SPONSORS: Will sponsor people as needed.
Theme post: http://my.worth1000.com/entries/669944/messages ]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[internets web net interwebs arpanet information superhighway world wide web tubes cyberspace web2.0 hypertubes]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67239/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[What this?]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Great Videos Found Online]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/64551/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Truly a wonderful and funny commercial

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0[/video]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[It Doesn't Need A Thread Of Its Own WP1]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/64569/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Could not find a general thread here. 

Have any of you seen this on google mail :-
[image]http://sel2in.com/docs/imgs/google-answer-math-to-send-mail.png[/image] 

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					<title><![CDATA[What did you draw today?  2012]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/66972/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Share your stuffs! :D]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Wondering, why is there no poetry?]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/66748/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Hello, I'm a real beginner at this, but I hoped to get my chances and enter a contest, yet I can't find any posted on this subject. I thought I would share my writing with you guys, can you give me your opinion?

[b]Rhapsody To Forest Spirit[/b]

[i]The day has passed and sun has stepped
To cradle of the deep dark sky of night
White fox, a rabbit and a bear
The lights emerge from forest life.

The passing cold of winter breeze
The hands of goddess rustling the leaves
Yet the one last smile of faded light
Was lost inside, but hear, - who speaks?

No, it’s not the trees which lean and day and night,
And not the rivers which stopped their trail
The ghost of woman stands before
But no one dares to stare the eyes of war.

She had no name, and sang the songs,
Of fallen wolves and days of laws,
Rejoicing, and remembering the times
Of girl she was, moments, when they had lives.

Yet snow which covers land in white
Can make it all seem as a dream of lies
But tears of maiden won’t be fought for nothing
The warriors shall someday rise, and have their vengeance
And sun shall rise, and birds shall sing
The Forest, again, will take the shape of judge and wing
Emitted from the deepest darkest fantasies
Will finally recover times of glory, freedom
There’s no more sadness, hunger, war
There are only those who smile, and laugh
Be greeted, friend, the time has come
The Order Was Established and we all
Again reunite for a long journey home…[/i]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[KOTH 2012 - Round 1 has begun.]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/66970/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[In years past, we played a game called King of the Hill.
[url=http://foto.worth1000.com/discussions/62960/king-of-the-hill-koth-2011-sign-up-is-open]2011[/url]
[url=http://all.worth1000.com/discussions/57618/king-of-the-hill-koth-2009-10-congrats-to-purplefrog-qoth-again]2009/10[/url]
[url=http://foto.worth1000.com/discussions/34938/king-of-the-hill-koth-2007]2007[/url]
[url=http://foto.worth1000.com/discussions/29455/king-of-the-hill-2006-see-koth-2007]2006/07[/url]
[url=http://foto.worth1000.com/discussions/18655/king-of-the-hill]2005/06[/url]

Basically it goes like this:

THE KING OF THE HILL: e.g. egonlinden (who is the current king from last time)

is challenged by:

Challenger XYZ 

whereby both commit to submit at least one photo into both advanced photography contests for the week. The one with the highest average score across both contests wins the title of King/Queen of the Hill. 

[b]Rule Note[/b]: If a competitor enters more than one picture in any of the contests (Worth rules allow entry of up to three entries in any contest), they must nominate one that they are using for the KOTH game and [url=http://all.worth1000.com/message/egonlinden]PM [b]egonlinden[/b][/url] with their choice prior to voting opening. They can't just spread their odds and take the best score. Failure to indicate your preference will result in your second-best score in that contest being used for the KOTH average.

[b]STAKES[/b]: The loser gets to wear the [url=http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/losersmall.jpg]KOTH losatar[/url] for the whole of the following week.
[img]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/losersmall.jpg[/img]
[i]In the old days there used to be one extra stake. This will now be optional and all up to the loser if he/she wants to.
Here it goes: The loser provides the winner with a signed print (approx size A4) of theirs. The winner gets to choose a photo from the losers gallery.[/i]

The winner and reigning champ will have the priviledge of wearing the official [url=http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/The-king-small.jpg]King Of The Hill[/url] or [url=http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/The-Queen-small.jpg]Queen of the Hill[/url] avatar which is an honour reserved only for the greatest of the great, while they can stay that way!
[b]KOTH[/b][img]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/The-king-small.jpg[/img]


[b]QOTH[/b][img]http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i309/Supaman_01/The-Queen-small.jpg[/img]



(Many thanks to Supagray for some wonderful avatar design-action!)

If there are serious extenuating circumstances that mean any either of the competitors can't commit to the two contests for that week, say due to real life happening, a suitable arrangement may be agreed for that round between the two, and coordinated through [url=http://all.worth1000.com/message/egonlinden][b]egonlinden[/b][/url]. Alternatively the game can move to the next challenger on the list. That a Contest Theme is just 'too hard', or 'I don't like it', will not be acceptable excuses.

Anybody who would like to join the Challenger list, please [url=http://all.worth1000.com/message/egonlinden]PM [b]egonlinden[/b][/url]. This is the only way you will get on the list. NO thread posting requests will be accepted (keeps things organised and keeps this particular thread clean). It will be on a first-come first-served basis, and names will be added to the list as they arrive. If you are a beaten Challenger, or Champ for that matter, and would like to be added back to the bottom of the list, you are more than welcome, but need to [url=http://all.worth1000.com/message/egonlinden]PM [b]egonlinden[/b][/url] again to do so.

(Just remember, if you lose, you wear the losatar for a week! The stakes are high so some consideration as to your ability to win must made prior to joining the list. Stakes will be strictly enforced!)

Our reigning KOTH after the last time was egonlinden. Anyone who is interested in being on the challenger list, [url=http://all.worth1000.com/message/egonlinden]PM [b]egonlinden[/b][/url].

So, how about it Photogs? Are you up for a new kind of challenge?
The first round for 2012 will start in February.]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[Beginner, Advanced and eligibility  ]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67211/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[I'm sorry if this has been brought up before and if it has, a link to the discussion will be appreciated. 

I was wondering if there are any eligibility rules concerning users who enter both Advance and Beginner contests. I know they exist in the 'Effects' category but I did not see such a disclaimer for writing. 

It's just slightly discouraging to enter a Beginner contest with the knowledge that a person who might have won first place in Advance can enter the Beginner as well. Especially if I have run out of credits and began paying to get them.]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA["Hidden" option in Photoshop]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67236/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Today I saw an photoshop tutorial on YouTube called: "Fake Tattoos: Photoshop retouching".
There was an option which I liked very much and I want to share with you.

Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6QDFBe2IZ4
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					<title><![CDATA[BotS 24 Wrap-Up]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67210/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[It's been another great season.
Congratulations Silvertide for your first ever win!
Let the losatars roll!

Here is the final score:
[arsi]
[b]Silvertide 31 - Winner![/b]

celticfrog 31
JekHyden 31
LukkiStarr 31
LunaStone 31
MissChief 31

Bundles 29
Kyliad 28
QofCheez 17
Zazerz 15
RehGut 7.5
elbb 4
Delpht 3(+2)
DeadElvis 3
steveRS 3
IwasAcat 2
SgtLion 2
Zonagirl 1
[/arsi]]]></description>
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					<title><![CDATA[10 Years of Cyn]]></title>
					<link>http://www.worth1000.com/discussions/67232/</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Well, okay, technically in the last 10 years maybe we've had six years of Cyn, but even so, I still celebrate.  Happy Worthday, Cyn!]]></description>
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