ANTworkstudio Blog

Thank you for helping me get started

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

This blog is going stay and will not be shut down. What is here will be used for reference and for ANTworkstudio history. This blog contains some projects promised and some projects accomplished, however I will no longer be adding to this blog. I hope to retain this information as long as I can, so the information can be used a reference.

ANTworkstudio, LLC
Fine Art and Theoretical Engineering,
Anthony Weaver

Website and Blog Preview - Big Changes Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:04:00 +0000

Your Going to LOVE the New Changes!

Below is an example of the new home page of ANTworkstudio.com. It's just a picture and nothing works yet, however I'm really excited! There are so many updates... it's impossible to fathom all the changes. These changes affect the website, Facebook, our YouTube site, blog... And Then Some!

This isn't just a mild update... this is HUGE!

Michael Louviere is creating a website that is user friendly and incredibly easy to work with. We want to know if you like what we've created so far...

We're striving for ANTworkstudio.com to be release by December 1st, 2011. Please understand if we need more time because Michael and I won't release this website until it's perfect!

Who Wrote William Shakespeare - A formal lesson

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0000

I made a mistake. Between a hard drive crash and misappropriating some files I lost the original video of Edgar E. Willis' "Who Wrote William Shakespeare" speech from 1995. I'm not sure which and it doesn't matter. This was Edgar E. Willis' original "Who Wrote William Shakespeare"? speech on VHS and it was lost... but a bright light shines.

Great News and I was lucky! There is soooo much more I just found in the new recording.

The original video was still available and something loosened up in the tape and springs of the cassette. Last session the recording stopped at 45 minutes due to the age of the video. This time I recorded the whole thing and the video is almost 2 hours and I have a better recording... I'm soooo exicited!!! This is really good stuff.

Get ready for some Shakespeare!!!

This speech is far from over.

ANTworkstudio has some more surprises ahead... Edgar get's rebuked in his latest speech about who wrote Shakespeare. This video is an addendum to the current series.

Look forward to Part 3... it's in production and coming soon...

Find out who wrote William Shakespeare!

Rock on the Range... It was BIG!

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Fri, 27 May 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Rock on the Range 2011 in Columbus, Ohio was BIG! An incredible event with tons of music, lot's of art, and over 60,000 people from Friday May 20 through Sunday May 22.

I joined together with The Hive Gallery and Studios, FindArtMagazine.com, JVC, and many other artists pulling together a fantastic show that impressed a lot of people. With a wide variety of art you could find something you liked even if you weren't an art "fan".

Can't see the pictures? "Like" my Facebook ANTworkstudio page and see more pictures and video of Rock on the Range.

BIG and Artist ~ANT (Anthony Weaver) - ANTworkstudio.com

Portraits TK -4- REAL, My House, and Austen by Artist ~ANT - ANTworkstudio.com

Jason Tharp of smoochrocks.com painting on the door of FindArtMagazine.com Rolling Fine Art Gallery.

The Hive Gallery and Studios exhibit at ROTR.

Reactions to a painting on the FindArtMagazine.com rolling fine art gallery.

Who Wrote William Shakespeare Video Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:30:00 +0000

ANTworkstudio.com has just released Who Wrote William Shakespeare? Part 2, by Edgar E. Willis.

Part 2 discusses questions about William Shakespeare. Is it mad house chatter? Is it ridiculous? Heretics or as described, Anti-Stratfordians who subscribe to the notion that William Shakespeare did not write the volume of material associated with him. In this video many questions are answered for the numerous reasons he is questioned about his writing, including a history of the postcard of information that is truly fact about William Shakespeare.

Can't see the video?
- Watch Part 1 here
- Watch Part 2 here

See more Books and Videos including How to Be Funny on Purpose and Edgar's account of World War II at EdgarEWillis.com

"Rock on the Range" artwork has been changed

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Wed, 18 May 2011 16:00:00 +0000

by Artist ~ANT

There was one big issue with completing the 9/11 Tribute Sculpture r sculpture on time for the Rock on the Range Concert in Columbus, Ohio.

Funding.

The concept for the sculptures, including the construction is solid. That's why I pushed this project forward and started spending money. Everyone "was" excited about the 9/11 Tribute Sculpture and there's a reason to stay excited! The sculptures continue to be built and are now due August 1, 2011.

This way ANTworkstudio can build the sculpture that is promised in time for 9/11/2011. It's the ten year anniversary and we want to do something really special. Now the funds to continue the project are defrayed over time and ANTworkstudio can afford to continue to the project.

At the Rock on the Range concert I will be showing my painting BIG. What you see in this link will be changed. BIG is a painting that was great in concept... and the execution needs some tweaking. (If you can't see the image in email visit ANTworkstudio blog to see the picture.)

Big is just that... BIG! 43 1/2 inches wide and 50 inches tall BIG!

Painted on an army tent, BIG, speaks to the environment around us, specifically to the people we meet. It is this relationship to every person you meet, how you bring a person into yourself, incorporating their life and experiences, then flowing from you to the world.

In life relationships come and go. As you let new people in and others move on you have been changed as a person by their influence. With each person the cycle is repeated so as you move through your life you continue to expand, grow, and get... BIG!

As I said, the colors need to be tweaked just a bit. I'll finish that tomorrow.

Look for a reinvigorated BIG at Rock on the Range.

I'll be around... look for me!

Rock on the Range Sculptures - Original Designs

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The idea for the Rock on the Range sculpture began with the events of September 11, 2001. I was struck deeply by that lightning bolt and consequential relationship of what the events meant to not only me, but to our nation and those who served. We all came together as a force to be reckoned with.

9/11 was a confusing time in that it led to questions... How do I help? What do I do as an American?

Today, how does a nation come together in confusing times, to find a voice that leads us in the direction of how we define our America?

This design started with the confusion of 9/11 and the thunderstorm of ugliness.

I believe we are a nation built on a foundation of helping each other, looking out for each other, and propagating our individual American dream.

This sculpture is to present confusion and a patriotic symmetry. America's solution based on the rock-solid foundation of us and our understanding that we must work together in our tangled mess that is today's world.

The original designs were drawn up in 2004 and compared to the current design there have been some changes, however the original concept is still the same.

Click to see a larger image (If you can't see the image (email) visit ANTworkstudio's Blog)

Don’t forget to visit my page on Facebook: ANTworkstudio-LLC

Rock on the Range Sculptures - The build begins

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:45:00 +0000

I have been asked to build sculptures for the Rock on the Range concert in Columbus, Ohio. Rock on the Range will be at the Columbus Crew Stadium, on May 21 - 22, 2011. There will be 3 stages, over 40 bands, and it will be hosted by Juliya from FuseTV. The concert is already sold out with an expected crowd of 60,000 people over two days.

The sculptures will frame an art exhibit kiosk. The first design was planned for one sculpture, but the organizers liked my design so much they want two! My concept was to attract attention using LED lighting, be patriotic with a red, white, and blue color scheme, and to include metal since you can't say Avenged Sevenfold is a pop band.

The original designs for these sculptures were drawn in 2004 and based on the events of 9/11/2001. Terrorism struck the United States on September 11, 2001 and I immediately felt there must be a way to honor all the fallen heroes and fellow citizens. However, in 2004 I didn't have the talent, skill, or knowledge to pull this off. Now I do... and I'm so excited to honor the United States of America.

Patriotism might be the outward theme, however I believe American citizens are a little confused whether it's politics, budget crises for governments from the nation to the local level, and how does America come together while we figure out how to make America work for each other... And by our healing, help the world?

I want us, as citizens of the United States, to shine the light on each other... we are Americans first! Our foundation as a people has been to buckle down, get our bootstraps tight, get to work, and help each other. Together we help ourselves so we have the opportunity to help the world.

That's what this sculpture is built upon. Work hard, sacrifice... by us and those before us who helped build our opportunities of today... We make each other strong!

Sculpture Design Drawings
Click on the image below for better resolution:

I'm gonna Blow Your Mind: ~ANT will be in a Dinner Theater!

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver

Every year the First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo presents a dinner theater with a theme, an original script, and original songs. I've watched many of the productions and I've always been impressed with the results.

This year I decided to ask to be an actor in the production and was enthusiastically obliged!

Yes sir... I, Artist ~ANT will be acting, maybe dancing, and I might actually be singing in this years FBC dinner theater.

How exciting is that? Really?

I'm really look forward to this tremendous opportunity, including feeling the need to pinch myself in my heightened sense of euphoria!

I'm going to be on stage baby!!! I'm dramatic and I haven't acted in front of people on a stage for years... I've only produced videos on YouTube. To have the opportunity to be on stage in front of an audience is truly exciting!

The dinner theater is scheduled for the second and third weekend in May. As soon as tickets are available I will let you know. These tickets are a hot item and all shows consistently sell out. If you want to see me up there on stage you need to get your tickets early!

From the FBC website:

Dinner Theater 2011

Writing has begun on the 2011 FBC Dinner Theater. This year it is a Revolutionary War theme. Sooooo - do you want to act? Do you want to help with tech? Do you want to organize servers and waitstaff? Do you want to design/build the set? Do you want to help make or work with costumes? Do you want to work in makeup? Please let Mark Suffron or Scott Weaver know if you would like to participate!

Get more information if you want to be involved: First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo

The FBC dinner theater has an almost ten year tradition of original plays, original music, with an inspirational theme. Check out the music and scripts via download at DramaworksNow.com

Phone Calls in the Shower... And Then Some?

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver

I subscribe to the And Then Some Philosophy: Give more, get more, want more from life. I interpret this as do the best you can, be a good person, and be available when you can. Being available all the time is hard to negotiate with all of our new technology. I'm referring to the 24/7 relationship we all have with our new technology whether your hooked to social networks, texting, phone calls to your cell phone or home phone... and then some. Whatever you're hooked to...

How do you turn off your 24/7 relationship with technology when you're busy?

Personally, I live my life by schedules and rules. Quoting Richard L. Weaver II, "Rules are the standards by which greatness is measured." Knowing what is coming, or what is expected, creates room in my realm for "life" to create havoc, and in then end I can roll with the punches better.

I live by the And Then Some philosophy and I also know it can be taken too far. I want to be available for everyone, all the time, 24/7... but that's not possible for any human being. Babies are crying, clients are calling, the dishes still aren't done, laundry needs some work, husbands need a good pet, wives need recognition and love... This is life, so why do we answer the phone when we are busy?

In the last couple months I've called people who I wish had never answered the phone. No one should be admonished for making a phone call when it's at an inappropriate time. In my case, I usually want to ask a couple of questions so I understand what's going on and where I step next. If my questions and ideas are sound, then I can regurgitate the information through another system if the phone call conversation isn't available. No one is available all the time.

Do I expect you to answer the phone?

NO!

No one should be asked to answer the phone if you're busy driving and negotiating traffic, using major power tools that could cut off your thumb, trying to get your groove on, taking a shower... And Then Some! We can only do our best and it's our soap opera. We can only know our friends/business schedule so much... The goal is to simply try and do our best. Our rules, our schedule, and what's appropriate for our lives.

So what do I do when I need to turn everything off and focus on what's important?

I made rules for myself that work for my situation.

I take phone calls when I can. If I can't... I don't answer. Leave a message.
I will answer your text when when I can. I'm not trying to be rude.
I will text you if I can or email the question/idea if I can't get hold of you.
If it's an emergency... don't worry. I will make sure know.

Most people truly hate the idea of rules. I live by rules. Honestly folks, when I know the rules, my life gets a lot easier, and more fun ensues!

Make your own rules... And Then Some!

Does this make sense?

Have you seen the new blog design?

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver

ANTworkstudio, LLC has had a long-time relationship with And Then Some Publishing, LLC. Together we run quite a few blogs including Words of Wisdom Quotations, Friday's Laugh, weekly Essays to entertain, motivate, & inspire.... And Then Some! Now, I could include links for each blog that was previously mentioned, however, I want to test our blogs instead. I'm confident that you will find our new blog tab navigation system easier to negotiate. Each blog is purposefully designed to open in a new tab so you can always find where you started from and not get lost.

Next step will be updating all the logos. The logos were built for the old system and I don't think they look good. Change to the logos are coming. Our blogs are always a work in progress and I'm buoyed by the reactions we've had inside both of our companies about the tab change.

Let me know what you think of the new design and if you find any issues... leave a comment.

Thanks for dropping by!

SMOERs.com has been remodeled and updated

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver

ANTworkstudio is proud to announce the release of the updated And Then Some Publishing website, SMOERs.com. The new update has a cleaner look, is easier to navigate, and works much better with search engines.

What is SMOERs?

S.M.O.E.Rs stands for Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement, Rules and are daily reminders for outstanding living.

Does that help? No?

Richard L. Weaver II compiled 1,600 quotations separated into 365 days to give a boost to your day and uplift your spirits. The idea behind this book is the tasty treat S'Mores of graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate. Think of the quotes in the same way... then spell it funny: S M O E R s

Included in the SMOERs.com revision is the video interview with Dr. Weaver. From the famous, the infamous, and quotes you have never heard before, he shares quotes from the book and answers questions about his inspiration, the setup, plus the reasoning behind the concept.

Check out the new SMOERs.com... or unless your ready now... just click the book and buy at Amazon.com.

Roger and Sharon Portrait Painting Completed

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver (aka ~ANT)

Near the end of October 2010, Big Jon Schindler inquired about commissioning a painting of his Dad, Roger and his wife, Sharon. They were married on July 4, 2009 and Jon had a great wedding photo to work from. Jon wanted the painting done by Christmas 2010 and even though I was a bit tardy in my start, Roger and Sharon was completed in time and was opened on Christmas day.

As usual I requested the original photo, however, the only photos that were available had been posted on Facebook. As everyone knows with Facebook you can download photos of just about any size, yet Facebook compresses the images so if you download the photos they aren't like the originals. Dealing with photos that aren't at their best is something I've done a lot from TK-4-REAL produced from a first generation cell phone photo to Austen Portrait painted from a blurry photo from the early 1990's.

During the painting of Roger and Sharon I shot a video showing how I painted this portrait. I expect to release the video in March 2011.

Click any picture below to see a larger image, then use your browser's BACK button to return to this post.

The Roger and Sharon photo used (below) was cropped from the original.

The picture has been traced to the canvas.

Background and clothes are almost 75% done. Soon I start painting the faces.

I'm done pushing brown and blue. Next is a layer of peach for skin tone and then its time for the "sunburn" phase.

The "sunburn" phase is now done. Now I finalize the face colors, paint the eyes, lips, etc.

At this point it's time to work on the eye's and get the color of Sharon's hair looking better

Roger and Sharon - The painting is finished.
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If you are having trouble seeing the pictures in your email please visit the ANTworkstudio blog.

Remodelling Websites to Work on the Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0000

ANTworkstudio News

by Anthony Weaver

Lately, I've been focused on rebuilding websites. These website revisions are based on my great experience with Kinetica Media. I knew our websites could run faster, work better, be easier to navigate, and optimized for search engines for consistent results. I needed professional help.

That's where Warren Anthony Jensen, Michael Louviere, and the pro's at Kinetica Media come in. With EdgarEWillis.com they showed me what I was missing, what I was doing wrong, all at an affordable price that was more than worth the education I received.

With the new education in tow I built BabyMemoriesBooks.com. This website includes page examples and videos about the baby books Author Lynne Hall wrote and I illustrated. Special Delivery - A Baby Memory Scrapbook for boys or girls is a great baby shower gift idea for expecting parents with plenty of room to add thoughts, comments, special events, pictures... and lot's more. It's keepsake for a lifetime and I wanted to do a better job explaining the book. BabyMemoriesBooks.com did just that and I couldn't have accomplished this without the help of Kinetica Media.

Hey folks... I'm starting a new portrait painting soon. I'll be shooting some new video showing how I paint a portrait. Updates on the progress are coming soon.

News... And Then Some!

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Anthony Weaver

Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys and Girls is on sale now at Amazon.com. Get 10% off now and save!

Special Delivery is an 8.5 inch by 11 inch, full color baby memory scrapbook. Whether you choose light blue for boys, light pink for girls, or both, there's plenty of room to write in Mom and Dad's comments, plus print your own pictures at home with Post it® 4 x 6 Picture Paper. There are pages you can use from the first time you know a child is on the way, the first trip to the zoo, and your child's first haircut. Each page is ripe for your written words and printed pictures. Every memory you share, you're giving your child a gift that keeps on giving. Nothing can replace the thoughts of Mom and Dad when your "Special Delivery" arrives! Nothing can replace your written words. Give your child insight into your thoughts and feelings with pages covering a host of special events from holidays, birthdays, many first experiences... And Then Some!

And Then Some Publishing recently released Relationship Rules. This book is great for anyone contemplating, currently in, or thinking about forming a relationship. Yep, that's just about everybody. It is not theoretical or philosophical; rather, it is to the point and practical. It offers tips, suggestions, and ideas based on my background of writing a successful book called, Understanding Interpersonal Communication — a college textbook that went through seven editions. Buy the book at Amazon.com.

And Then Some Publishing, LLC, is proud to announce the publication of Civilian In an Ill-Fitting Uniform: A Memoir of World War II, by Edgar E. Willis. The reviewers of the book have said it is outstanding. You don’t have to be a veteran of any war to enjoy it. The insights within it are interesting, entertaining, and even provocative. If you have any interest in history, you will find this book totally captivating.

Have you seen the new video? Edgar E. Willis breaks down humor. Sure it's from 1995, but the knowledge contained herein is indispensable. It's the first video in a five part series dissecting the intricacies of humor. Watch Edgar's video, How to be Funny on Purpose: An Anatomy of Humor.

Thursday’s essay is called, “We’re Cruising Again.” This was our 9th cruise, and we completed it in 2009. In this essay we share some information about cruise luggage — as you can see from the excerpt below. There are suggestions for cruising that are both practical and economical. It is worth a read just for the suggestions included — especially if you haven’t cruised before..

Thursday's And Then Some Essay preview:
We're Cruising Again
by Richard L. Weaver II

Excerpt:

When visiting the deck where our former/original room was located, we watched (witnessed is more like it!) luggage being distributed by the ship’s handlers, to the various floors. It was one of the most eye-opening, amazing, spectacles we have ever witnessed on our cruises. Luggage is brought to the floor by elevator, then handlers literally throw the bags from the elevator into a large pile in the lobby. How and where the bags land is irrelevant: the sole goal of the handlers is speed — getting those bags off that elevator so it can return to the lowest floor and gather more. There is no concern of any kind for the care or safekeeping of customer luggage.

And Then Some Works!!

Business Theory: Which train are you on?

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

It's time for debate. There are two business approaches and they both work. With two trains that carry a great theory, which one in practice actually works better?

1st Theory:
You don't spend money until you make it.

2nd Theory:
It takes money to make money.

Which train are you on? I'm looking for links and research that proves either theory. Anything would help!

ANTworkstudio News... And Then Some!

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:01:00 +0000

Get your copy now
at Amazon.com!

News... And Then Some!
Staff Writer, Anthony Weaver

We are "expecting" anytime now. Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Girls will be delivered at anytime. Admittedly there have some small issues with getting the girl book posted to Amazon.com. Heck, all that's missing from the Amazon listing of Special Delivery: A Baby Memory Scrapbook for Boys is the description, yet this has also been fraught with complications. We believe we have found the errors, and adjustments are being made. Special Delivery for girls should post to Amazon soon and we'll post a link as quickly as it's available.

With what we're hearing about Special Delivery... And this is only hearsay reviews... the books cover more events, holidays, and special events... There's plenty of room to not only write the great memories of the birth of your child, but you can add pictures as well! We will be adding more "customer images" at Amazon so you can see what Special Delivery is all about. Click the book link and get your copy of of Special Delivery for boys.

On March 1, 2010 the first part of Edgar E. Willis' video, How to be Funny on Purpose: The Anatomy of Humor will be released. That's not too far away folks. It's time to get excited!

Adding a FavIcon to your Google Blog

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver - http://antworkstudio.com/

Adding a FavIcon to distinguish your blog can be done.

This post came from a great comment by Tiha, "Can I do the same thing to my Blogspot website seems that I don't have my own website directory?" Thank you for your question. I've never tried this before. I didn't even know you could do this! After a couple attempts and some research I was able to get it to work.

You need to make FavIcon first, before you do anything else.
http://antworkstudio.blogspot.com/2009/02/put-your-logo-next-to-your-website.html

IMPORTANT: Once your FavIcon is made, you must be able to find it somewhere on the internet via a URL (website address). This is a rule you can't break. Upload your favicon.ico somewhere free and once you have a website address for your FavIcon the rest is some copy/paste code work.

Read over the directions first... and if something doesn't make sense, post a comment.

Your going to need to know how to edit your Google Blogger "Template".
Log into Google Blogger
Click the "Layout" tab
Click "Edit HTML" link
Backup your template before you make changes!
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IMPORTANT: Before you begin -- download and backup your template!! You don't want to make a mistake you can't come back from... and it's good practice! Back- UP!!
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I copy/pasted the code from: http://www.bloggertipsandtricks.com/2008/10/fix-for-missing-favicon.html

Then I made the code my own:

<link href='http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico' rel='shortcut icon' type='image/x-icon'/>
<link href='http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico' rel='icon' type='image/gif'/>

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This code must be placed in your Blogger Template.
Look for this code in the template: This isn't at the top of the code... you will need to scan and LOOK for it:

]]></b:skin>
</head>
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Find the code and add the FavIcon code from above: (and don't forget to change it)

]]></b:skin>

<link href='http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico' rel='shortcut icon' type='image/x-icon'/>
<link href='http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico' rel='icon' type='image/gif'/>

</head>
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DO NOT use the code in the form above! If you do, my FavIcon will show up...

1. Please replace "antworkstudio.com" with your name:

2. Please replace the URL:
(http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico) with the exact internet address where your favicon.ico is located.
-- You must upload your FavIcon to the internet where it will have URL/Web Address. Replace this URL: http://www.antworkstudio.com/images/icons/favicon.ico
with your personal FavIcon URL: http://www.mywebsite.com/favicon.ico
-- I make a new tab in my browser and get the URL of my favicon specifically... then cut and paste this address into my template in antoher tab. Browsers with tabs makes this process easy.

Save your template... click reload/refresh in your browser and see if it worked.

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IMPORTANT: Before you begin -- download and backup your template!! You don't want to make a mistake you can't come back from... and it's good practice!
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None of this works unless your favicon.ico has a location... a URL. You can't store this file on your local computer hoping it will show up. You must get your FavIcon uploaded somewhere where it will have a URL and can be located on the internet consistently.

Oh yeah... if my directions aren't clear... ask questions! I will not be responsible for not knowing enough code, giving a suggestion that doesn't work, not knowing everything in the world, and/or creating a wholesale disaster for you because of my crappy directions. This worked for me... maybe it might for you!

Questions?
~ANT

ANTworkstudio Project Updates

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:35:00 +0000

by Anthony Weaver

I involve myself in a lot of different projects. Some work and some don't, however that's life... you roll with the punches and see what's next! Let's get you up to date... No worries.

Relationship Rules book:

The "proof" is in our hands and we are looking the copy over for any last minute changes. At first blush, this book is the best to date my Dad and I have published through And Then Some Publishing, LLC. Since this is the fifth book in four years we decided to change it up on this book. This is twelve "in depth" chapters with highlights that get to the point.

Usually I design digital graphics for the cover. For Relationship Rules I painted the cover. I thought it would best represent what Dad and I were looking for. From the response so far, I think we nailed this one!

This book will be released soon. Visit the website and while your there... check out how the book cover was painted. We'll keep you updated when the book is available at RelationshipRulesWorks.com.

Lynne's Crafts and Home Decor:

Lynne Hall specializes in handmade, custom photo albums for any occasion. Her website has been updated to reflect her passion. She also has two "Baby Memoir" books, one for boys and one for girls, coming soon. Write your memories, add pictures... and then some!

Lynne and I will let you know when the new book is available at: ProductsThatPamper.com

Starting the switch to Joomla! for Content Management System (CMS)

All websites will be affected... eventually. Please understand this is a "process" with a bit of a learning curve. I'm just getting started and the setup is all behind the scenes. I'll let you know when a website by ANTworkstudio has been updated with Joomla!. I want feedback from everyone so I know I'm on the right track.

Dan and his front porch - Neighbors helping neighbors:

Previous Post: September 29, 2009

Update: Everything is going well. The kick plate was made from poplar, painted and installed. The cement porch has been sealed... thank you to the weather for cooperating! I also added a caulk drip edge underneath the cement porch where the porch overhangs the foundation. This will help salt, water, and snow to stay away from the foundation helping it last longer. This project is about done... just a little painting to button up.

This has been a project I've enjoyed from start to finish. I love helping my neighbors and we have a great neighborhood.

I promise to take more pictures next time.... I would love to be able to show a better example of "Before and After".

Porch Project Update - America Works - Go Local Toledo

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0000

ANTworkstudio is ANT

by Anthony Weaver

It's neighbors helping neighbors.

My neighbor Dan asked me to fix the "kick plate" on his front porch. This area had been packed with cement that needed to be removed. Once the cement was removed damage was found. From multiple winters of salting the front porch, salt had disintegrated the "kick plate", the top step leading up to his porch. It was time to think how to resolve this situation, make it cheap, and slow the damage.

It's reality... no fix will work forever. Nothing lasts forever... but with proper maintenance you extend the life of anything.

The current solution that is being worked out according to the weather:

Clear old patched "kick plate" concrete: Done
Bleach and scrub front porch and prepare for weather proofing: Done
Make a "kick plate" out of poplar, primer, paint, and install with glue and silicone: Done
Seal front porch: Waiting for the weather to comply

The project is going well and will be completed soon. It's neighbors looking out for neighbors. I'm glad Dan asked me to help with this project... I'm stoked I can help!

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SMOERs Words of Wisdom Day #97

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom

"Admiration is the daughter of ignorance."
---Benjamin Franklin

Day #97: Take care of the passion known as admiration
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SMOERs Words of Wisdom Day #96

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."
---T. Paine

Day #96: Appreciate and enjoy your freedom
SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement Rules! - Daily Reminders for Outstanding Living
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SMOERs Words of Wisdom Day #95

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds."
---Ralph Waldo Emerson

Day #95: Don't worry about being inconsistent
SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement Rules! - Daily Reminders for Outstanding Living
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SMOERs Words of Wisdom Day #93

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom

"I lived through the garbage. I might as well dine on the caviar."
---Beverly Sills

Day #93: Eliminate garbage from your life
SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement Rules! - Daily Reminders for Outstanding Living
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SMOERs Words of Wisdom Day #92

noreply@blogger.com (~ANT) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Words of Wisdom

"When you meet a man, you judge him by his clothes; when you leave, you judge him by his heart."
---Russian Proverb

Day #92: Do not judge books by their covers
SMOERs: Self-Motivation, Optimism, Encouragement Rules! - Daily Reminders for Outstanding Living
An everyday guide full of quotations to uplift your spirits.
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