So this year we all have a little more

to think about, economically speaking.

Besides the war in Iraq, new leadership coming in,

and wondering if we will crash and burn financially.

Restratigize, spend less, spend more time

NOT running around(spend more time with

family). My new project is to study up on history and

economics, and to stay connected to others(network!).

Remember also peace on Earth begins with you!

God bless.

Photoshop CS3 Seminar featuring award winning photographer James Ranells When: November 1st, 2008

Where: 6730 N. Blackstone Ave.Fresno, Ca. 93710

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Cost: $75

Topics covered: Layers & Adjustments

Camera Raw

Digital workflow

How to get the best images
and more...

There are only a few spots available!

The Art of Chess

A great game for critical thinking!

No matter if you win or lose...well...it is a challenging game.

To win, study and practice equals success!

Chicago at the Fresno Fair!

Oct 1st was the night for a two hour show featuring many hits

from the past. This was a truly memorable night to hear songs such as:

25 or 6 to 4

Diologue pts. 1 & 2

If you leave me now

Alive again

Saturday in the Park

Feelin stronger every day

Beginnings

Time to dig out the music!

for more info: http://www.fresnofair.com/

Photographer nails 1st place in B&W Archictecture division!

The Fresno Fair (Oct. 1st to Oct. 13th) has a great photo exhibit every

year. After several years in hiatus, an effort was made to show to a new generation.

One has to have the eye, discipline and an understanding of composition

to create such a masterpiece.

www.fresno.gov/default.htm.

Paul Newman 1925 - 2008

I was in shock this morning when I read the headlines.

Mr. Newman starred in over 50 movies, was co-owner

of Newman-Haas Racing team(which featured Michael

Andretti), and was married to the same woman over

the long haul.

This is in honor of Paul, any thoughts or comments

please pass them on.

Thanks

(photo is from my own archives).

A New Look at an Old Guitar!

Art never dies, it just keeps getting better.

This will soon be available for purchase...how large do you want it?

Via Viente

Via Viente is simply the best antioxident product

on the market today.

This product can help the body fight against inflammation,

cut down the risks of heart attacks, cancer and alzheimer's.

What's in it?

Grape

Gentian Root

Bilberry

Elderberry

Cranberry

Noni

Prune

Blueberry

Apple

Aloe Vera

Via Viente has the highest ORAC/anti-oxident levels available!

For more info: http://www.viaviente.com/.

Due to scheduling difficulties the Photoshop Seminar has been postphoned.

It will be rescheduled soon(possibly October). Thank you for your patience.

Photoshop CS3 Seminar
featuring photographer James Ranells

When: Sept. 6th, 2008
Where: Marriott Courtyard
1551 N. Peach
Fresno, Ca. 93727 (across from Fresno Airport)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Cost: $75

Topics covered: Layers
Camera Raw
Digital workflow
How to get the best images

There are only 20 spots available! Sign up now!

Contact: James Ranells @ 559-908-9269
shutterbug043@yahoo.com

Fresno State Bulldogs Baseball Team

Comes Home to a Full House!

Happy to be Home, Proud to be a Team!

Fresno State Baseball Team wins championship!

Party in the streets!

Fresno State blasts Georgia 6-1 in game 3 of

the Collage World Series (Wednesday, June 25, 2008).

It is a victory well earned.

In 1983, there was a NIT Basketball Championship in

New York with Fresno State as the victor. I discovered

a huge gathering of fans at a major intersection

in Fresno to show their appreciation. I do believe

traffic was at a standstill.

The same thing happened yesterday outside the Dog House Grill,

across the street from the Save Mart Center on Shaw Avenue(which is right next to

CSU Fresno).

Traffic was stopped by the fans, horns blarring and joining in the fun as they were passing by.

And then the police came...and blocked off the whole eastbound

side of the street! What a celebration!

Here are some images:

In the streets!

Stoked!

Thanks to:
Fresno State Bulldogs Baseball team:
the coaches,
the players.
Dog House Grill
ESPN
(highlights of the series are going to be on ESPN all week!)

A true rock patriot.

Mark Farner,

The man who started the Railroad

in concert, 4/5/08.

There has been a shift in music in todays world.

Not much of it has anything to do with values, but

of the self. The same can be said about our country, our economic situation,

and how we spend our money.

Mark sang some new songs from a recent release: For the People.

And he sang some old classics. Among them, Are You Ready?, Country Road,

Heartbreaker, I'm Your Captain and Were an American Band.

Some of the issues he addressed were: Bring our troops home!

(Mark, by the way is anti-war).

Along with the diversity our nation has developed, there are

also many ways of thought. It can get confusing at times.

Find your true inner-voice, we are still one nation under God.

And we can still inspire others!

-James

Market Watch

The market is volatile and unpredictable! Picking stocks

that can grow or offer stability take a good amount of research.

Choose wisely!

Picking the right stock is a gamble.


Money and Cars (and gasoline).

Companies are giving us high quality gasoline at an exhorbinant
record prices! I saw an original Hummer on the road yesterday,
I wonder how much it costs to fill up now.

__________________________________

Economics is the study of how scarce or limited resources
are used to satisfy unlimited wants and needs. It's all
about making decisions.

Source: Economics, 8th edition

Welch and Welch

Is saving money a healthy habit?
Yes.

Do economic statistics tell us how we are doing?

Depends on who you ask.

This is an image of a Ferrari at mach one!
The original shot was and still is a beauty.

This will eventually find it's way onto a greeting card.

(yes, it will be for purchase soon).

A photographers vision is like an artist painting with light.

It is never good enough. Study the trends and read up on the markets.

Photojournalism, art, sports and commercial are just a few.

Also: it wouldn't hurt to read up on diversity of people

and new technology

2008 will be a breakneck success!

Projects are in the works.

Here is the original shot. I was in Monterey, California

one morning, and basically I was in the right place at the right time.

Always have your camera and be ready.