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Post by Squeekness on Jun 24, 2008 22:33:47 GMT -5
Maybe they figure it's a way for you guys to keep in touch as a group whereas you might only see each other induvidually during regular hours?
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Post by coldfire22 on Jun 25, 2008 17:50:19 GMT -5
Yeah thats a possibility, although there is no discussion in the meetings. Normally only issues being told to us with a chance for questions. Its ok I guess. I mean once a week really isn't that bad, but still. Its just the point of having to go to something that I know will be boring and have almost no meaning to me. Oh well.
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Post by coldfire22 on Jun 27, 2008 17:50:20 GMT -5
Ok new complaint. Work. Why do we need to work?? I would love it if we could live our lives with out worrying about money and just do what we enjoy all day. Nothing too hedonistic, just less focused on work.
We have to have 15 weeks a semester, so if there is a holiday on a Monday we need to make that Monday up. Today is Saturday but I have a Tuesday schedule today:( So I have one day off (Sunday) then work again on Monday! Oh well. The light is at the end of the tunnel though.. The term ends in a month!!
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Post by Squeekness on Jun 27, 2008 22:26:05 GMT -5
I'd love to be retired. Think of all the stories I could write! Plus my feets wouldn't hurt so much.
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Post by coldfire22 on Jun 27, 2008 23:39:01 GMT -5
I still have a long way until retirement though:(
So man, the person I complained about before... well he didn't even come in today!! It was a set thing on our schedule, but he didn't even come in for it!! That annoys me! That guys got no work ethic.
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Post by Squeekness on Jun 28, 2008 18:12:56 GMT -5
LOL, I follow a slob at work which isn't much better. She's rather fond of setting down poorly cleaned plates covered with ink onto pig mats. When I go to use them they have matted ink and pig mat link stuck to the bottom so I have to clean them before I can even use them. Not very considerate if you ask me.
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Post by coldfire22 on Jun 29, 2008 5:02:43 GMT -5
Eww... thats worse in a lot of ways!!
People should be more considerate!
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Post by Squeekness on Jun 29, 2008 14:37:42 GMT -5
Yeah. I don't consider myself to be a neat freak, but I think it might be a good idea to wipe off all the wet gunk befroe you set something down on something linty.
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Post by Squeekness on Jun 30, 2008 11:36:27 GMT -5
Dang it. Micheal Turner died Saturday. I didn't even know he was sick again. -------------------- From Aspen Comics' Vince Hernandez Hello all, Unfortunately it's with great sadness that I must inform everyone that Michael Turner tragically passed away last night, June 27th at approximately 10:42 pm in Santa Monica, Ca. Turner had been dealing with recent health complications arisen in the past few weeks. More details concerning Turner's passing, and services, will be given shortly. Anyone wishing to send their condolences to Michael Turner's family is encouraged to send to: Aspen MLT, Inc. C/O Michael Turner 5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 111 Culver City, CA, 90230 Aspen also encourages anyone wishing to make a charitable donation to please send to Michael Turner's requested charities: The American Cancer Society Or The Make-A-Wish Foundation Turner was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma (a bone-based cancer that attacks the cartilage) in March of 2000, which ultimately cost him his right hip, a portion of his pelvis and several pounds of bone. Turner was very open about his cancer, making convention appearances throughout the entire time, and never giving in to the illness. Mike got his major break in comics at Top Cow, where he made his name as the artist on Witchblade with a look that was reminiscent of studio founder Marc Silvestri, but was all his own. His work was highly in demand throughout his career, and he was a frequent cover artist for a diverse number of series over the years. Turner’s style influenced many artists in the new millennium, probably more than Turner himself ever realized. Turner’s creator-owned Fathom debuted in 1998, and in 2002, he left Top Cow to found his own Aspen MLT, Inc. where he saw Fathom resurface, along with other projects such as Soulfire and Ekos. Turner had done a significant portion of work at DC early in the decade, providing covers for Identity Crisis and Flash, as well as for the “Godfall” arc in the Superman titles (which he co-wrote), and the interior art for “Supergirl from Krypton” in Superman/Batman, where he and writer Jeph Loeb re-introduced Supergirl into the modern DC Universe. More recently, he had been providing variant covers for Marvel titles, such as next month’s Uncanny X-Men #500. At his most recent convention appearances, both Turner, and later Aspen representatives spoke of how the artist was eager to complete his obligations to other companies, so he could finally get back to work on his own projects at Aspen. Despite his illness, Turner was one of the most upbeat people at conventions and in the industry. He always radiated a sense of humility and gratitude to his fans, and always had time for a quick chat or a smile. In an industry that can and has beat the happiness out of many creators, Mike was resistant to it, and was ever happy to work and talk to his fans, and even talk to the press. From the first moment you met him, you were his friend, and he treated you like he'd known you all his life. Since his initial diagnosis in 2000, Turner had several ups and downs, but, surely thanks in part to his positive attitude, he was seen as the guy who was going to beat it, and be drawing for years to come - he just had to kick this thing first. Mike was 37. Newsarama extends its deepest condolences to Mike’s friends and family. He will be missed. ----------------
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Post by coldfire22 on Jun 30, 2008 18:57:05 GMT -5
Wow, I don't know much about the writers and artists lives outside the comics themselves, so I had no clue. Geez... 37 isn't too far from where I am... thats scary!
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Post by Squeekness on Jun 30, 2008 22:27:30 GMT -5
I didn't used to know who these guys were myself, when I started, but now that I've been reading for a few years I've gotten to where I can recognize some of the guys and have favorites that I know on sight. I perfer the ultra real style like Silvestri and Larrocca and Finch, so Turner fit right in with that group. Plus I was reading Fathom vol 1 when he got sick the first time. I was up to issue 10 and then it just stopped for a long while. Then when issue 11 finally came out he had a letter inside where he aplogized for being sick. I felt bad after that for being upset that the book was so late.
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Post by coldfire22 on Jul 1, 2008 21:42:10 GMT -5
We have the same taste in style. What is Silvestri doing now-a-days? He does covers every now and then, but I haven't seem him do any x-books.
I would feel bad about being upset about the book being late too. Its cool that he wrote the letter though. Its a testament to his character.
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Post by Squeekness on Jul 1, 2008 22:28:17 GMT -5
I don't know what Silvestri is doing. I think he has his own book at Image that he's working on but I don't know that for certain.
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Post by coldfire22 on Jul 2, 2008 4:37:03 GMT -5
Thats too bad... well for us anyway;) i wish he were at marvel.
Oh by the way that Witchblade cover of Turners that you posted is my favorite wolverine pic!
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Post by Squeekness on Jul 2, 2008 12:50:45 GMT -5
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