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Greetings!
July was a busy time for Roosl! There is a lot of news in
this issue... Great site updates such as new contact
information, logos, access to back issues of the
newsletter, a lot of fun updates to the 3-D gallery, and
more!
Allow me to extend a very special welcome to new
subscribers! I am very excited to see new interest in
Roosl's Graphic Design! Numbers of new and returning
visitors to the website have been increasing lately!
It's great to meet you! I trust you'll continue to find
the website and this newsletter interesting, and find
the time to visit often. Depending on the category of
interest you have chosen, you may receive updates
with varying themes and appearance. Remember, you
may always update your interests and personal
information at any time via the sign-up box at
Roosl.com. If you prefer to receive the text version of
this letter, you may now also specify that desire,
although I do hope you're able to enjoy the HTML
version. Also, each e-mail you receive will have a link to
unsubscribe or change your areas of interest. Below
also find news about back issues, my privacy policy,
and more!
Java anyone?
Hopefully you've noticed (and appreciate) the new Java
applets and Javascript functionality I've been adding to
the website. I realize that some web authors abuse
these tools, but they're also nicely used by many more.
In fact, mine also sometimes "pop up", but I do try to
offer something nice, meaningful and useful, as well as
make good, fun use of their features.
A few years ago, I had tried some of this "stuff"
(although limited), such as a cumbersome applet in
the services page. I had abandoned them for some
time, simply because the older tools I used weren't that
great, and because most of us used 28K or slower
modems, and the usefulness of applets became less
important than a page that took several minutes to
load. Lately, more folks have better access/speed, and
the majority have come to accept widespread Java
use. My stats show that 99% of visitors have Java and
javascript enabled in their browser.
One very useful application of javascript allows me to
provide a menu of the entire site from within any "stand
alone" page opened from outside. For example, if you
follow one of the "quick links" at the end of this letter,
you might open my gallery page, but you cannot
access the rest of the site from that page. A recent
javascript addition allows you the option of opening a
window containing the site navigation menu, which
appears as it does in its own frame when Roosl.com is
entered via your browser.
Some applets open a new window for themselves so
that the parent page doesn't need to wait for the
applet. You can then view the applet if you like, and
move it anywhere you want on your screen. The first
time you find an applet, it may take a minute (usually
less) to load and run, just as a web page does the first
time you visit it. These applets are often interactive,
too! Experiment with your mouse, and you'll find some
pleasant and fun surprises or "cool" effects! A caveat
of this feature is that visitors who use "stop pop ups"
tools (do those work well?) may also stop the good
presentation along with the bad!
More about Applets...
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Editor's Note |
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Last month I mentioned fraudulent e-mail that appears
to be from me. I have also posted a notice so that new
visitors to the website may view that information. If
you have ever (now matter how long ago) received or
receive e-mail content from "me" that you even
suspect I am not aware of (other than obviously bogus
advertisements), PLEASE let me know! I cannot
tolerate anyone alienating my friends, associates, or
certainly anonymous subscribers to this newsletter. I
thank you, and with that said... Onward and upward!
I have posted a newsletter information and preview
page at the website. New subscribers may not have
yet seen this information, and potential subscribers may
now find out more about this newsletter before signing
up. Everyone may now also view back issues from
this new page, which also contains my (your) privacy
policy. You can know that I follow a commitment to
your privacy and the protection of your information. My
complete privacy policy is posted for your review. Also,
you may be confident that no one may obtain e-mail
addresses of my subscribers by becoming a subscriber.
You receive this newsletter because (a) your email
address is either listed as someone who has expressly
shared your address for the purpose of receiving it
("opt-in"), or (b) I have added you as a subscriber due
to an existing relationship.
Also worth noting, toward that kinder, gentler spam
free environment, for which, through this medium I do
my small part... If a person doesn't use a valid mail
account, or has certain language in a message, I will
not see the e-mail! By "valid" I refer to sending mail
via nuisance domains, such
as "greatoffers.net", "onlinecasino.com"
or "viagra4u.com"... You get the idea! As I know many
of us are doing lately, I am blocking and deleting any
and all junk, spam, porn, and most advertising. My list
of blocked senders, and in fact entire domains
(anyone@domainxyz), is growing every day! Some days
it's kinda fun to watch 65 of 90 e-mail receipts go right
into the trash folder!
View back issues and privacy policy... »
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3-D Gallery News |
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Okay, boys and girls... If you like sci-fi, special effects
and space stuff, you'll like the new series of images. In
the "Voyage" series, you'll see the voyagers at their
home space port, then a nice view from one of Jupiter's
moons as the starships pass by, and finally, the climax
(Now that isn't a nice thing to do to planet Earth)! ...
Another new series is of my "Cybher" female cyborg.
See her in these new images defeating the cpyber!
Also, please enjoy the latest redux! Several favorites
have been updated with higher resolution, nifty effects,
and some are also larger. It's hard to believe that some
of the originals date back to 1996!
Return visitors may notice some of the older images are
being redone. Due to recent upgrades (see last month's
issue), I've decided to enhance many of the older
images while between ideas for new works. In some
cases, I may have just re-rendered the scene for the
better effects. In some, I've also added elements,
improved lighting effects or the general quality of the
result. I'm certain that you'll enjoy the improvements!
When revisiting, if you don't see new imagery, or
the "redux", try refreshing the page. Depending on your
browser setup, you may be viewing a previous cached
visit on your hard drive! This is true for any page, and
in Internet Explorer, you may prevent it. In Properties:
General tab.. Temporary Internet files.. Settings..
for "Check for newer versions of stored pages",
select "Every visit to the page".
Would you like to use a 3-D scene from the gallery as
your Windows wallpaper? One of the topics in the new
FAQ section on my "Intro" page answers that, and I've
decided to offer free image format conversion and
screen resolution sizing just for you!
View the new Sci-fi series and more in the Gallery! »
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Logos! |
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As you may know, one of my primary services is that of
logo design. Of the graphic genre, logo design has long
been a favorite of mine to do.
My first real (actually used in the world) design was
hand drawn many years ago. Now of course, there is
still the hand drawn as well as the opposite extreme of
the computer 3-D canvas, and the combination effect.
Anyone from individuals to small businesses, churches
and rock and roll cover bands can use a logo. Do you
have a business card? Does it sport a logo for your
name or product? Remember, Roosl also offers special
deals for bands and musicians!
I've added a new page of logo designs where one may
view examples, as well as production designs used or
currently in use. Check them out!
View a few Logo Designs... »
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Contact Info |
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A new page is now available containing detailed
contact information. You may now find telephone info
and several topic-specific e-mail address links in one
place.
Each e-mail link throughout the site is now set up to
send mail to the relevant name@roosl.com so that I
can sort and prioritize mail from visitors like you! This
enables me to quickly notice and respond to messages
first that you and I feel are important.
I'm sure you agree that this feature will offer a better
and quicker way to get specific response to your
contact with Roosl!
Also note that I've begun posting an FAQ section in
response to certain questions or topics I've received.
Unless (or until) the FAQ list grows, it may be found in
the "Intro" (main) page.
View updated Contact information... »
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Contest! |
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Well! Everyone responding to last month's contest
guessed the location of the castle as that of the castle
in the scene "Highland Sunrise" in the gallery. Good
guess, but that is not the hidden castle! Better luck
next time...
Here is this month's contest! How many star planes are
there in "Gravitation"?
The first person who e-mails me with the correct
answer wins that restaurant gift certificate!
I will announce the winner in the next newsletter!
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Kudos to God |
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As always, make a time and space for God...
Forever grateful to God for His given blessings, I can't
say enough about God and what His presence and
meaning are to me in my daily life.
As we savor these dog days of Summer, reminiscent of
those of our youth, always keep in mind that tried and
true, or new - Faith in God, prayer, and honest, happy
work with Him by your side bring all the pieces together!
Remember to "Work like you don't need the money"...
and "Dance like nobody's watching"
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