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  			<title><![CDATA[And the winners are... (Procyon)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:53 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the winners of the "Like a Storm" contest.


Chad's email:
The contest went great and we are super happy with the results. The band is going to put a link on their myspace and twitter to congratulate the winners. 


Can you please send us the information for the top 3 winners and we can get their prizes out right away.


	#1 - Eve
	#2 - Mir
	#3 - Nat_g31


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Thank you to everyone who participated and/or voted!


Please PM me your contact details to receive your prizes.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Like a Storm Contest (Procyon)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:33:50 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[Some of you are probably wondering what the ‘Like a Storm’ contest is all about. Not too long ago I was contacted by Chad L. who works with Total Assault to promote <a href="http://www.totalassault.com/teams.php" target="_blank"> various bands</a>. One of his ideas was to create a contest on PSC for the band <a href="http://totalassault.com/assets/?team_id=430" target="_blank">Like a Storm</a>. This would be an amazing addition to a participant’s design portfolio.


Before you participate in the contest, read the instructions that were give to me. It would probably also be a good idea to know a little bit about the band (see the links at the bottom).


Contest link: <a href="http://photoshopcontest.com/photoshop-contest/3120/preview.html" target="_blank">http://photoshopcontest.com/photoshop-contest/3120/preview.html</a>
Contest image: <a href="http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=13625" target="_blank">http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=13625</a>


Prizes: (will be determined using a combination of votes from other PSC members as well as votes from the band)
1st place: Signed and framed poster, CD
2nd place: CD, T-shirt, Poster, Patch
3rd place: CD, T-shirt, Poster, Patch


Instructions:
-the eye must be included but can be altered 
-the band name must be included but the font can be altered 
-anything (just remember our rules on PSC) can be on the image, but the theme of the image should be a storm 


Official website: <a href="http://www.likeastorm.com" target="_blank">http://www.likeastorm.com</a>
Myspace: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/likeastorm" target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/likeastorm</a>
iTunes: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-end-of-the-beginning/id331772395" target="_blank">http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-end-of-the-beginning/id331772395</a>
Wikipedia: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_A_Storm" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_A_Storm</a>
Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=like+a+storm&search_type=&aq=f" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=like+a+storm&search_type=&aq=f</a>]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Private Message Spam (TutorMe)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:23:29 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[We have gotten reports of PM spam lately.  They are using signatures that make it appear that they are part of the administration team here.   This is not true.


The only admin at PSC is Procyon.  You can find a list of the mods here: http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/groupcp.php?g=10518&sid=33e81bd0e3527ee112672e425412db7d


We will never send you a PM with a virus alert, or anything that requires you to click a link to something other than PSC (unless off course we're just chatting :D)


The point is, beware of people pretending to be associated with the board.


Below is an example of the PM spam:



Dear, **UserName**! 


A virus alert was noticed on your computer. 
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: **URL Hidden** 
---------------------------------------------------- 
Sincerely, Forum Administration photoshopcontest.com.



If you received this PM or a similar one, let me (or another mod) know.  We will take care or it.  Also be sure not to click the link.  Chances are, the site will try to get you to download a virus.  When you let us know, be sure to include the username that the spam came from.


I'll be working on a more permanent solution to this, but it won't be immediate because I've got a lot going on at college right now.  I hope everyone understands.


-Trey (TutorMe)




EDIT


This problem should be fixed now.  I've done some extensive testing, and everything appears to be working properly now.  However, as with any code changes there is always the possibility for a bug.  If you discover a bug, please shoot me  PM and I will fix it ASAP.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Gif Contest is Underway! (Eve)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:31:04 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[The gif contest is open for entries... Jordan has about 4-5 so far. Entries are due Sunday, and will be open for voting on Monday, January 25. The thread "Ready set gif"  http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=13382 will explain the rest. Thank you in advance.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Gif Contest (Eve)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:51:36 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[We're having a gif contest soon and need to get a list of participants together, so, sign up in this thread.

<a href="http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=13304">CLICK HERE</a>

There will be less restrictions on file size, but we'll stick with the 550 x 450 image size. You must use Photoshop to create your gif.

The source will be given to both Advantage and non-Advantage members on a Friday, you chop for 4-5 days and then the contest will open for 3 days like the daily contests do. Refer to the thread link above for more information.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Safe & Happy Holidays (Procyon)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:04:57 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[I spent my last few days buying gifts for my family. Christmas is always sort of bittersweet for me. I never really know what to get people...I don't mind buying a gift, but it's always the problem of choosing the right gift. Then when the moment comes, it's always nice to see they liked what you gave them.


So before we all log off from our computer Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everybody from PSC and all the moderators.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Open Letter to the PSC Community (TutorMe)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:30:15 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[- from MODERATORS and OWNER 


Recently, there have been some issues regarding using outside sources in chops (creations) here at PSC. The reality is, almost everyone here has at one time "borrowed" images from the internet. In fact, in recent years, many members have made it a habit to list EXTERNAL sources on their images. This, in a small way, acknowledges our usage of other people's work in the creation of our own images. Some members do not bother giving these details, and there will probably always be an ongoing discussion if this is right or wrong. 


The reality is: if you don't have written permission from the other artist/photographer/graphic designer/techDweeb/etc. then you SHOULDN'T be using it. 
And, if we adhere to that reality, this website could quickly grind to a halt. 


So here are some GUIDELINES that we hope you will all seriously consider: If you choose to go the "disclose source material" route, be IMPECCABLE with it. This is important from a "copyright" point as well as a moral artistic point. Don't pretend you've done something cool that SOMEONE ELSE has put their own creativity into. GIVE THEM CREDIT, or at least don't put that credit upon yourself. 


PRETENDING THAT YOU'VE CREATED SOMETHING THAT YOU HAVEN'T WILL GET YOU BANNED ON THIS SITE. Please note: we are serious about this. 


If you are in doubt about what you are using, spend some time going through your own files of personal and family photos and find something you can use. Or do like many of us do here, grab a camera and go shoot what you need. 


Thanks for your consideration and we trust that you'll all get the spirit behind this message! 


Your PSC MODs 


**PLEASE NOTE:  You're free to post comments here, but for discussion and/or questions please refer to the thread <a href="http://photoshopcontest.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=13148">here</a>.**]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[5th Annual PSC Kris Kringles (dbbowling)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:40:12 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is a very fun time for the PSC family to get together before christmas and spread a little holiday cheer to our fellow PSC friends. A Kris Kringle is one who makes (using photoshop) a chopped image , an animation or a tribute to there fellow PSC member for Christmas. 


First, start by signing up on the PSC Kris Kringle Thread. Then, starting december 11th at midnight...you may pick someone from the kringle list. (Note: You may not pick a Kringle before dec 11th). Once you have chosen one. Make a tribute to them and then submit it in this Kris Kringle Forum. You have until Christmas eve to submit it. 




Once again, we wish everyone a happy holiday season from the folks here at the PSC.]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Fall Reunion Contest Starting November 11th (billtvshow)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:41:33 EST</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[To commemorate PSC's 3000th daily contest, we are holding a reunion contest.
The contest begins on Tuesday November 10th.
Although that is only a couple of days away, there is still time to get an entry ready or preposted if you have Advantage!
<a href="http://photoshopcontest.com/images/queue/fullsize/743010855143305b4ba61be0e88f13bcc95a9b92308777.jpg">Click here for the source.</a>]]></description>
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  			<title><![CDATA[Server Maintenance (Procyon)]]></title>			
  			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:45 EDT</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, October 29, 2009 between 12:00am and 6:00am US Eastern, PSC's webhost will perform maintenance on the PSC server.  A reboot of the server will be required.  The downtime is not expected to exceed 15 minutes.]]></description>
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