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12/25/02 Wednesday

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

Best Regards,

Charlie

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12/13/02 Friday

Added Javascript codes on some pages
to detect visitors screen settings
and re-direct to proper links.
*that means one less click*
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12/01/02 Sunday

New photos from Chuck Appel(Jimmy's Dad).
Additional page is added to Jimmy's Memorial Page.
The link:http://www.playadelrey.com/jim/jimmy_intro.htm
contact me for your comments.

Thank You!

Charlie
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11/28/02 Thursday

Happy ThanksGiving!!!
 
 

11/21/02 Thursday

Sorry about lack of updates...
I have Been involve with few projects.
one of those project is the Jimmy's memorial page.
With comments written by Mike Lend (playadelrey.com)
after few revisions the pages is ready for viewing.
The link:http://www.playadelrey.com/jim/jimmy_intro.htm
contact me for your comments.

Thank You!

Charlie
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  10/28/02 Monday

Received few photos of Jimmy Appel from Rhonda Chacon.
these will be use for memorial page for Jimmy Appel.
Please check back for the page link.
 
 

10/08/02 Tuesday

Sad News...
Jimmy Appel, Rest in Peace
A long time local surfer, from the Westchester/Playa del Rey area
and a good friend to so many on the West coast and the
North Shore, Oahu, passed away, Saturday, September 28, 2002.

I will create/donate a memorial page for Jimmy Appel.
His page will link through www.playadelrey.com
stop by their site and see the updates as we collect
pictures and comments.

Thanks,

Charlie

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10/02/02 Wednesday

Updated surf and weather in links area.
The New Guestbook is working very well.
Thank You for the comments.
If I need to reply your questions...
Please use the sent mail in contact area.
Thank You!

Charlie

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  9/27/02 Friday

New Guestbook in Links area(Beta Testing).
Stop by and put your comments there.
you don't need to enter your email.
We all HATE Spam! :-(
But, if you do...
Tips:put nospam in front of your real address to be safe.
example: real address is john@msn.com then you would enter
nospam-john@msn.com or just send the mail in contact area.
And "NO" I do not collect mail address or sell them.
Try get a free online webmail like mail.yahoo.com
does a decent job for free, there are advertisements.
The HotMail is a Joke! There is like 200 junk mail in a week!
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  9/24/02 Tuesday

Updated Links Page !
Added:Calendar and Date Selector, Unit Conversion, Calculator.
Very Useful, Give it a Try !
 
  9/22/02 Sunday

Uploaded Photoshop samples (1) into > design > Photoshop
A-3D ball created in photoshop 5.5 (100%)
only basic tools was used.
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  9/20/02 Friday

New Script Type Face(Margaret) for Headings.
 
  9/15/02 Sunday

Uploaded Package samples (11) into > design > Packaging
Samples of:Marker Boxes, CD Case, Video Tape, Self promotion.
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  9/12/02 Thursday

Uploaded Layout samples (17) into > design > Layout
Samples of:Book covers, Brochures, Posters, Typography booklet.
 
  9/05/02 Thursday

Uploaded Illustrations samples (16) into > design > Illustrations
Samples of:Drawing, Inking, Markers, Logos.
 
  8/27/02 Tuesday

Re-Script PC/Mac Javascript Platforms Detection.
Some Mac user facing long delays to enter my site or not at all.
Mac Version Internet Explore (v-4.xx )having hard time reading
Javascript. Quick fix:Click that Refresh button on your browser
might just do it. Mac users, Please update to Internet Explore 5.0
(for faster internet browsing)
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8/21/02 Wednesday

Updated About Me > Skills.
Resume and Reference available for download in PDF format or
view online as an image. > Job History. contact me for password.

 
  8/18/02 Sunday

Uploaded flash samples (8) into > design > Flash
 
  8/17/02 Saturday

Uploaded Daze into > design > Digital Painting
Original 11" x 17" format re-sized for web.
More will follow.
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  8/14/02 Wednesday

Uploaded a 25 years old photo > portfolio > Photo Retouching
Fix that old photo before is gone!!!
 
  8/12/02 Monday

Updated Links Page.
contact me for broken links.
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  8/10/02 Saturday

Uploaded 12 files into > portfolio > Clipping Paths
Note:These examples are shot with digital camera,
real catalog pictures are very nice.
Uploaded 1 test file into > portfolio > Photo Retouching
(don't mind the rest of the menu) Lot's broken links.
I will fill it up as I upload more files.
 
  8/09/02 Friday

Modified web site entrance by using Javascript.
Now it will automatic maximize browser window.
Still scaleable if needed.
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  8/08/02 Thursday

Uploaded Photoshop Samples into > design > Photoshop
Have a look.. Cool Stuff!!!
 
  8/06/02 Tuesday

Uploaded Muscular Kids ! into > portfolio > Photo Manipulation
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8/04/02 Sunday

Uploaded web site samples into > portfolio > Web Sites
 
 

8/01/02 Thursday

Uploaded more 3D files into > design > 3D > Objects
Have a look...
 
  7/31/02 Wednesday

Uploaded 3D files into > design > 3D
Have a look...
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7/30/02 Tuesday

Uploaded new files into > Portfolio > Virtual Samples
There over 20 Samples.
large files 600x800 pixels (85k-130K)
Have Lot's more... But I think that's enough for samples.
Dial-Up Modem Users Please be Patient :)
 
 

7/28/02 Sunday

New World Time Clock in the links area.
to make life easier.
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7/25/02 Thursday

Uploaded the new intro page that will include PC/MAC entrance.
due to the famous PC/MAC Browser/fonts compatibility issues.
Why can't IE and Netscape just get along?
setup a help-recommend setting popup menu,
move flash intro into design > Flash area
as design element .
 
 

7/15/02 Monday

Had to contact tech support for some directory/security issues,
mail, ftp, etc. These guy's are very quick! 15 minutes e-mail reply.
Wow! Good Answers too!

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7/7/02 Sunday

I think hardest thing is design for my self.
uploaded frame menu system and test for functions.
 
 

7/3/02 Wednesday

NEW DOMAIN NAME!
Finally after 2.5 years on www.charlesdesign.8k.com
Got My own Domain! www.charlesdesign.net
The freeservers.com---> 8k.com
The Banners just took too long to load...:(
Sign-up with new hosting service at the same time.
I am going to design this site from scratch.

Stay Tune!

 
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6/23/02 Sunday

I went to the Tribute to the Toughest.
Harley Davidson Show in West L.A.
and took over 63 Pictures on my
Canon C20 Digital Camera.
 Jim Belushi put on a great show.
Erik Estrada seems like a pretty cool guy.
This event turned out better than I expected.
Mark your calendar for next years event!
--Charlie--

This was in the internet links:
http://www.tributetothetoughest.com/
Join Ride Captain Erik Estrada for this
one day ride to salute Veterans that starts
At the Channel Islands Air National Guard
Station in Ventura County, winds along
coastal and canyon roads, and ends at the
VA Healthcare Campus in Los Angeles.

Ride Start
8:00 a.m. Registration,
11:00 a.m. Start Channel Islands
Air National Guard Station
Pt. Hueneme, Ventura County
• T-Shirts and pins to registered riders
• VIP Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 parking
Ride End
1:00 p.m. Tribute to the Toughest Party,
Veterans Administration
West L.A. Healthcare Center
Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
• Prizes for best customized Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150's
• VIP Ford Harley-Davidson™ F-150 Parking
• Displays and Food and Merchandise Vendors
• Video from Run For The Wall
• Jim Belushi and the Secred hearts IN CONCERT!
$20.00 the proceeds Benifit the Veterans
administration of West Los Angeles.
 
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6/1/02 Saturday

The Art Show by the Braggs
Great Show !!!
Santa Monica, CA.
   

 
 
     
 
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