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Table Properties Cheat Sheet

2010-01-28T14:24:00.000-05:00

Attributes of <TABLE>

ALIGN: Takes LEFT, RIGHT or CENTER as value and aligns the table with respect to surrounding information. If the table is aligned to the right, any text or information will be aligned to the left of the table.
BACKGROUND: The value of this attribute has to be an image URL. This image is displayed as the background of the table. If the table is larger, the image is tiled.
BGCOLOR: Specifies the background color, hexadecimal color codes or color names accepted.
BORDER: We have already met this attribute in the previous section. It makes a border around the table. The thickness of this border depends on the number in pixels supplied as its value.
BORDERCOLOR: Table borders can be colored using this attribute. It takes hexadecimal color code or color name as value.
BORDERCOLORDARK and BORDERCOLORLIGHT: Works only with Internet Explorer. The default rendering of table borders is in 3D. If you don't want this, you can specify the same color in BORDERCOLORDARK and BORDERCOLORLIGHT attributes. For such cases, BORDERCOLOR attribute should also be used with that color value so that the table display looks similar in Netscape and Internet Explorer.
CELLPADDING: Its value, supplied as number of pixels, denotes the amount of space between the edge of the table and its contents.
CELLSPACING: This attribute sets the width in pixels between the individual table cells.
FRAME: Its value determines the display of a frame around the table. The default value is BORDER or BOX which indicates that the table should have a frame (This works only when the BORDER attribute has a positive value). A value of ABOVE makes a frame only at the top of the table. BELOW makes only at the bottom. HSIDES and VSIDES make horizontal and vertical edges, respectively. RHS specifies only the right edge to be displayed and LHS only the left edges.
HEIGHT: Specifies the table height. The value has to be in pixels. (Percentage values are supported by Internet Explorer only).
WIDTH: determines the table width. Its value can be in pixels and results in a fixed table size or in percentages where the table width changes depending on the size of browser window.

Attributes of <TD> Tag

ALIGN: Its value can be CENTER, LEFT, RIGHT or JUSTIFY, which determine how cell contents are aligned.
VALIGN: Aligns the contents to the TOP, MIDDLE or BOTTOM of the cell.
BGCOLOR: Specifies background color, hexadecimal color code or color name.
BORDERCOLOR, BORDERCOLORDARK and BORDERCOLORLIGHT: Determines bordercolors; the last two are specific to Internet Explorer.
COLSPAN and ROWSPAN: Value has to be a number. The attributes are explained along with examples in the following sections... hold on.
HEIGHT and WIDTH: specify dimensions in pixels.

Attributes of <TR> Tag

ALIGN: Its value can be CENTER, LEFT, RIGHT or JUSTIFY, which aligns the content.
BGCOLOR: Similar to TD, above.
BORDERCOLOR: Similar to TD, above.
BORDERCOLORDARK and BORDERCOLORLIGHT: Similar to TD, above.

Webmaster Layout Design Tool

2009-12-30T18:54:00.001-05:00

Check how your website is seen with this new tool by google labs. You can even resize the window to every different browser size and get quite a decent idea what your visitors see. There are other similar design tools out there if you do a search for "heat maps" - another very useful step in the design process for the aspiring webmaster.

Awesome Flash Countdown Clock

2009-12-28T18:06:00.001-05:00

CountDown Timer :: US Flash Map - Interactive CountDown Timer

LAST TWO DAYS Sale on Photography Services

2009-12-23T08:22:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow is the last day to reserve a discounted professional portrait session with Expert Photographer Robin Ann Peters. With the purchase of one $150.00 (or more) gift certificate, you will receive a FREE sitting fee WORTH $250.00 - that's 100% OFF! As a BONUS, all gift certificates are 10% OFF until the end of the year, but the FREE SITTING FEE offer expires tomorrow night at midnight!

Use the gift certificate for yourself or a loved one this holiday. Plus, I travel to you to take the pictures .. wherever you want to go. Of course if you want to take pictures far away - like in the Caribbean, you'll have to pick up my travel expenses ;) but anywhere close to Nashua (30ish miles) is just perfect.

Have a Happy Holiday!

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First Christmas Stamp

2009-12-22T18:46:00.001-05:00

The First Christmas Stamp The U.S. post office issued the first Christmas postage stamp in 1962. It featured a wreath and two candles and sold for four cents. Two years later, the first religious-themed Madonna and Child stamp was issued. The postal service has issued a new Christmas design every year since then with the exception of 2000, as the postage rate was scheduled to increase on January 7, 2001, and they didn't want to be saddled with a lot of leftover stamps.

link: mental_floss Blog 6 Christmas Firsts

How To Make A Successful Artist's Statement

2009-12-08T23:00:00.001-05:00

WHO: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
WHAT: The Art of Getting Your Story Out There - An Artist Entrepreneurial Workshop
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 : 9:30am - 11:30am
WHERE: Concord, NH @ the Red River Theatre 12/8/09
WHY: Learn to create your Artist Statement, a Mission Statement, a Press Release or an Exhibition Proposal.

This was meant for artists - but I do believe it is a universal process.

This workshop helped explore ways to find your special reason, your empowered drive-force, the passionate story behind the work you do and meant to plunge you deep into the "why's" of your artistic journey.

How do we do that? Delving into our source.. ?

From what was presented, it is a controlled, safe environment where two or more people can talk and keep searching into "why?" Answer once, and then once you answer, again ask - "Why" - and then again, and again, and so on, and so on, etc etc until you reach the "Oooooo" moment.. emphasis on Ah-ha!

Everyone's 'Oh' moment varies and it may take some time to get there.. but it seems to work as long as the person being asked "why" feels safe. It can be done by oneself, but feedback is preferable and a somewhat faster approach or so we're told.

After the time spent doing that, and you've come to know your true source - the one which drives your creativity.. it's time to articulate it into an Artist's Statement!

The equation might look something like: (S)(CM) + CC - [x(Y)+BIT+OC] = BINGO!

The equation longhand: Your Source (S) MULTIPLIED BY a Creative Metaphor (CM) PLUS a Curiosity Compound (CC) MINUS how many (x) years (Y) you've been doing your work and boring industry terms (BIT) and overused cliches (OC) EQUALS One heck of an Artist's Statement! BINGO!

Once you can articulate that, galleries are going to be more interested in you. Customers are going to buy more from you. Success will be knocking whole-heartedly on your door and ringing the doorbell. 'Why' you ask? Haha.. because your statement of introduction has connected to your audience - through already popular story hooks.. the common threads that bind us together. Because they have found resonance with your words.. now they want to meet you to understand what this all means. This is a door that leads to confidence building, and conversations, and relationships. What you really want is to create a friendship. When you can make a friend, you can have the world! Without it, you are doomed; and if your door is never opened to begin that conversation - your business is doomed too. (Check out this one minute 14 second video to see what I mean)

Here are some typical statements in a bad Artist's Statement:
"Here is my PROCESS.
These are my MATERIALS.
This is who I have STUDIED WITH."

..snore..
Let's try again. This time:

YOUR ARTIST STATEMENT:
..is the core of your message.
..is a Vision Statement.
..has Passion.
..tells your viewer about YOU.
..gives people a reason to care about your work.
..is not like other artist statements.
..should make you want to go look at the work.
..can be a metaphor for you (symbolizing what is is you do)
..should be more about you and not about the process or tools you use.
..is intense and powerful.
..IS ALL ABOUT 'WHY' (ie: What is your story?)

It doesn't have to have all of these things listed above but be sure you are on the right tracks searching for and using these!

A good one sounds something like this:

"I see my work as a small link in the long tradition of sculptural object making, a practice that uses the language of plasticity in the creation of forms capable of storing and radiating spiritual energy. My sculptures are relatives of the organic forms that surround me in my everyday life in rural Newfoundland. Through my work I attempt to grasp the inherent rift and accord between humans and the world around us in our indefatigable search for a place between the atoms and the stars." - Luben Boykov, www.sculpturebyluben.com

Mary Petzak, editor of "Singing Your Own Praises" writes, "Publicity is recognition by someone other than the artist that there is a unique story to be told."

It's rare for people to actually care about our story and listen to when it is told. The purpose for us is to find our unique story - and then articulate it somehow in a statement so the world will be curious to learn more. Your Artist Statement can change for different purposes as long as it still talks about your core values. But see, you have not even started the first and I've got you onto another one. Take it easy, it will come. Good Luck and enjoy your process to get in tune with your own, "Artist's Statement." ..RA

Signature Character Strengths

2009-12-05T11:03:00.001-05:00

Here they are.. after 240 questions.. My Signature Strengths:

Robin's Top Strength: Appreciation of beauty and excellence. You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

Robin's Second Strength: Curiosity and interest in the world. You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Robin's Third Strength: Forgiveness and mercy. You forgive those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge.

Robin's Fourth Strength: Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith. You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.

Robin's Fifth Strength: Creativity, ingenuity, and originality. Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible.

Authentic Happiness gives 'your' top 24 .. so it may be useful to list them all:

Strength#6 Zest, enthusiasm, and energy Regardless of what you do, you approach it with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or halfheartedly. For you, life is an adventure. Strength#7 Fairness, equity, and justice Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance. Strength#8 Leadership You excel at the tasks of leadership: encouraging a group to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing that they happen. Strength#9 Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group. Strength#10 Gratitude You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks. Strength#11 Love of learning You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn. Strength#12 Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind. Strength#13 Capacity to love and be loved You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you. Strength#14 Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person. Strength#15 Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control. Strength#16 Humor and playfulness You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations. Strength#17 Kindness and generosity You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well. Strength#18 Bravery and valor You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions. Strength#19 Industry, diligence, and perseverance You work hard to finish what you start. No matter the project, you "get it out the door" in timely fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction in completing tasks. Strength#20 Social intelligence You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease. Strength#21 Caution, prudence, and discretion You are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret. Strength#22 Self-control and self-regulation You self-consciously regulate what you feel and what you do. You are a disciplined person. You are in control of your appetites and your emotions, not vice versa. Strength#23 Perspective (wisdom) Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself. Strength#24 Modesty and humility You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty.

link: :: Authentic Happiness :: Using the new Positive Psychology

6 Core Virtues of All Wisdom Literature

2009-12-05T10:17:00.001-05:00

Thank you Brian at Philosophers Notes for his notes about the six core virtues for the Positive Psychology Movement which are the keys to living a happy life.

1. Wisdom
2. Courage
3. Love
4. Justice
5. Temperance
6. Spirituality

These virtues are manifested into our own personal strengths. They are your 'Virtues In Action'! Know your signature strengths, use them often, you will be happier! Then, GIVE THEM consciously and deliberately everyday in greater service to the world.. something bigger than yourself.. and you will enjoy a happy life, full of rewards and meaning.

Brian's 'Signature Strengths' (which he confirmed at authentichappiness.com) are 1. Creativity, 2. Hope & Optimism, 3. Courage, 4. Kindness & Generosity, 5. Energy & Enthusiasm 6. Wisdom.

I like t think I know myself and I can guess what my strengths are, but I am always interested in the scientific approach. So, I am working on my signature strengths analyzation at authentichappiness.com right now and will post those here soon. Join me and find out your own! And then apply them to embody these happy-making core virtues to get to the best place for you in your own life. Find your calling! Find your Authentic Happiness. :D

Has Readers Digest Gone Mad?

2009-12-04T21:03:00.000-05:00

Just say "no" to contracts like this: | Lightstalkers

What are they thinking showing this to potential photography contractors? crazy I tell ya.. crazy.

10 Principles of Success and Happiness

2009-12-04T20:58:00.001-05:00

More from Brian:
1. Optimism - Control Your Mind
2. Vision - Find/Know Your Vision
3. Self-Awareness - Know Thyself
4. Goals - Practical/Reality
5. Action - Just Do It
6. Energy - Optimize thru proper self-care
7. Wisdom - Embrace Life/Love What Is (the Power of Now)
8. Love - Give Yourself to the World
9. Courage - Without it, You Can't Do Any of It.
10. Spirit - Align All 9 Other Principles through Spirit.

You Control 40% Towards Your Happiness

2009-12-04T20:05:00.001-05:00

Here are the hard facts:
10% is Status/Wealth (etc), 50% is Genetics (re: a Set-Point/disposition) and 40% ALL ON YOU.

So what can you do to get happier? Here are 12 things you can do to increase your happiness to reach your optimum 40% - which you do have control over! (thank you Brian at Philosophers Notes for telling me about this today):

1. Expressing Gratitude
2. Cultivating Optimism
3. Avoiding Over-Thinking and Social Comparisons
4. Practicing Acts of Kindness
5. Nurturing Social Relationships
6. Developing Strategies for Coping
7. Learning to Forgive
8. Increasing Flow Experiences
9. Savoring Life's Joys
10. Committing to Your Goals
11. Practicing Religion and Spirituality
12. Taking Care of Your Body / Acting Like a Happy Person

Pick the one's that you are willing to do consistently - and you will be happier for it! :D

Robin-Ann.com Photography: www.robinannpeters.com

15 Business Reasons to Use Twitter

2009-12-01T00:25:00.001-05:00

Distributing Coupons and Offers - since Twitter is a permission-based communication medium, it's the perfect means of distributing offers. Good friend Adam Small has seen this in the restaurant and real estate industries - where a combination of Mobile Alerts, Twitter, Facebook, Blogging and syndication have helped grow all of his clients' businesses... while in a down market!
Communicating with Employees - rather than tying up email servers or wasting peoples’ time in meeting rooms, Twitter is a great collaboration tool. In fact, that's why it was first created by Odeo under the name Twttr (i and the e dropped for less typing for SMS!)
Receiving Customer Complaints - companies constantly fight to avoid their dirty laundry being put out in the public eye. The irony is that consumers don't believe in 5-star service anymore. The most aggressive promotion and criticism of companies typically comes after their response.. or inactivity. By accepting customer complaints in the open, other consumers can see what kind of company you really are.

The authors of The Marketing Technology blog are a collection of business owners and marketing professionals who collectively provide expertise in a number of areas, including brand marketing, public relations, pay-per-click marketing, search engine marketing, mobile marketing, online marketing, ecommerce, analytics, usability, and marketing technology.

15 Business Reasons to Use Twitter

Robin-Ann.com Photography: www.robinannpeters.com

JS-Kit Has It Goin' On

2009-12-01T00:01:00.001-05:00

Srsly. I've almost got the whole comments thing on my webpage nailed. It's amazing the comments stream .. all in one place. I'm loving it completely. The technology is sic .. if you let them, they will track everything you say online in one conversation stream. Cooooool.

Do check out JS-Kit.com.. and get your conversation game on.

Applying to Blogger Help is like..

2009-11-30T13:30:00.001-05:00

a kik in your own ass. After posting my questions.. I should have known I'd be able to fix the problem myself.. which I did.. sheesh! I get so nervous when things are not functioning properly!

Robin-Ann.com Photography: www.robinannpeters.com

Applying to Blogger Help is like..

2009-11-29T11:56:00.001-05:00

..dropping a needle in the proverbial google haystack (which is of course quite big) and waiting for an employee to roll over it.

I have a question about my blog and I'm wondering.. wtf.

A lot of business models out there have great customer service methods - the newest I've been seeing a lot of is 'satisfaction something' .. anyway - we'll see how long it takes before I get someone to pull the needle and react.

go to forum

Robin-Ann.com Photography: www.robinannpeters.com

Test 2764089

2009-11-28T14:07:00.000-05:00

hello world 2764089 .. btw enclosure link?

Chuck Norris is My Hero

2009-11-28T13:54:00.000-05:00

You can find him on the web, This may be the best pictures of him and his twin brother Chuck ever.

BLOGO is EFFING AWESOME

2009-11-28T09:10:00.002-05:00

Srsly. I will be blogging a whole lot more now. Lookout world! I'm back. Thank God. While I'm here - check out my video's on YouTube: RockTalkRobin on YouTube. There's only two .. but I am working at uploading two more soon.

Researching new website design tools

2009-11-28T00:02:00.000-05:00

I just bought the new updated version of Adobe's Photoshop Elements - mainly because I want to use a plug-in for it called Site Grinder. It sounds too good to be true but hey - I'm all for simplification of my web design process. AND I'm thinking WOW! What can it do that I painstakingly spent hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and hours and (WELL you get the point) creating. ~~~~ So.. 35,000 well earned pennies should about get me off and running in my ever-evolving designing direction .. in tangent of course with the trail I'm blazing now which btw is already a four-lane highway.

Blogo Added To The Robin-Ann.com Blog

2009-11-26T22:42:00.000-05:00

This is my first post - on my mac - from a place other than blogger. You can imagine I am a little nervous about what is going to happen to my blog. Not sure if I should back up my data.. or idk.. just go for it! ..My favorite. GO FOR IT!

http://www.drinkbrainjuice.com/blogo .. if you have a mac. And if u have a mac .. You probably already know about blogo. If you want a mac.. next, it's time to get blogo ;D

OBVIOUS Image Plagerism by Fairey

2009-10-21T08:35:00.004-04:00

Watch a Video explanation by Techcrunch

Artist admits using key AP photo for 'HOPE' poster

2009-10-17T14:12:00.006-04:00

From: HILLEL ITALIE, AP

NEW YORK - Shepard Fairey's claim that he had the right to use a news photo to create his famous Barack Obama "HOPE" poster became a widely watched court case about fair use that now appears to have nearly collapsed.

By Friday night, his attorneys - led by Anthony Falzone, executive director of the Fair Use Project at Stanford University - had withdrawn from the case and said the artist had misled them by fabricating information and destroying other material. ..Read More

Related:
Artistic License v. Photographer's/Owner's Copyright at Robin-Ann.com
Obama Artist Shepard Fairey Really Blows It at Photosecrets Blog

Getting Things Done GTD

2009-09-17T16:04:00.001-04:00

How I began to unwind from the multiple stimuli... GTD

You're Not a Multi-Tasker - You're a Mediocre-Tasker!

2009-09-17T15:36:00.006-04:00

You've arrived here so I can burst your bubble - or maybe you are one of the lucky ones who resisted the fad and I can pat you on the back for remaining focused.. that's right - it's no longer good to be a multitasker. Surprised? I think I knew all along - I'm just so glad someone came along to tell me to turn off a thing or two, and then teel all those teenagers I know to do the same! Check out this study and this article and this article and this note and if you have touted yourself as one of these fragmented mediocre individuals it's never too late to get back in the game; just regain focus and reboot yourself.. Congrats!

Test # 2764088

2009-08-17T14:15:00.000-04:00

hello world

>>Photo, Web & Success Solutions<<

Table Properties Cheat Sheet

Attributes of <TABLE>

Attributes of <TD> Tag

Attributes of <TR> Tag

Webmaster Layout Design Tool

Awesome Flash Countdown Clock

**LAST TWO DAYS** Sale on Photography Services

First Christmas Stamp

How To Make A Successful Artist's Statement

Signature Character Strengths

6 Core Virtues of All Wisdom Literature

Has Readers Digest Gone Mad?

10 Principles of Success and Happiness

You Control 40% Towards Your Happiness

15 Business Reasons to Use Twitter

JS-Kit Has It Goin' On

Applying to Blogger Help is like..

Applying to Blogger Help is like..

Test 2764089

Chuck Norris is My Hero

BLOGO is EFFING AWESOME

Researching new website design tools

Blogo Added To The Robin-Ann.com Blog

OBVIOUS Image Plagerism by Fairey

Artist admits using key AP photo for 'HOPE' poster

Getting Things Done GTD

You're Not a Multi-Tasker - You're a Mediocre-Tasker!

Test # 2764088

LAST TWO DAYS Sale on Photography Services