# talk

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## [General 3D: Help on image to be wrapped around sphere for planet effect](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-3d-help-on-image-to-be-wrapped-around-sphere-for-planet-effect/207909)

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**Author:** [@Lemuel](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Lemuel)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/general-3d-help-on-image-to-be-wrapped-around-sphere-for-planet-effect/207909 "2006-11-22T17:56:41Z")

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Hi I Have Maya 8 and Swift 3D V3, but this question is pretty much universal to all 3D apps. (as well as Photoshop CS and CS2) I will have to render a 3D sphere, with an image applied to it to show continents etc.. o…

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## [Great work of art!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/great-work-of-art/207904)

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**Author:** [@liner986](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/liner986)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/great-work-of-art/207904 "2006-11-22T16:48:42Z")

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Hey dudes, Heres a new website I found,http://www.rothaniko.hu/. Not bad, but a bit too childish.

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## [AWSSOFT showcase started](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awssoft-showcase-started/207902)

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**Author:** [@arsaxx](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/arsaxx)\
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**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/awssoft-showcase-started/207902 "2006-11-22T15:57:43Z")

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AWSSOFT started with awarding best web designers. All designers who have good looking website can submit their websites for voting and win great prizes: 1st prize: $50 + Ticker application + Ticker components + Menu …

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## [Microsoft CEO PARTY!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-ceo-party/207894)

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**Author:** [@11113](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/11113)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/microsoft-ceo-party/207894 "2006-11-22T14:55:42Z")

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STEVE BALLMERRR!!!! Dude twists his ankle at :20s , insult to injury (or injury to insult??). But if i was a millionaire i would do just the same, You can't delete all the postings of this video Kirupa! You can try! You …

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## [Eat Me!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eat-me/207879)

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**Author:** [@garyzero](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/garyzero)\
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**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/eat-me/207879 "2006-11-22T12:27:38Z")

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Happy Thangiving, and for all you guys getting today off kiss my butt! \[wink\]

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## [Play SNES9x games on your wii](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-snes9x-games-on-your-wii/207857)

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**Author:** [@grimdeath](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/grimdeath)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 5:40am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/play-snes9x-games-on-your-wii/207857 "2006-11-22T05:40:56Z")

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I'm astonished at how fast people are tearing up apart the Wii and the PS3 modding it and other stuff in less than a week you can change your ps3 hdd and now you can run SNES9x on your wii and play all the roms you have. …

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## [Convertion rates of website//any books/articles?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convertion-rates-of-website-any-books-articles/207856)

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**Author:** [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/convertion-rates-of-website-any-books-articles/207856 "2006-11-22T05:25:14Z")

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Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone was aware of any books/magazines or online articles that talk about convertion rates of websites in a design perspective. Something for example that goes into detailed about colour usa…

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## [Aston Martin DBS Wallpaper](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aston-martin-dbs-wallpaper/207844)

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**Author:** [@Vexir](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Vexir)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aston-martin-dbs-wallpaper/207844 "2006-11-22T02:07:17Z")

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I was bored and wanted a new wallpaper, so I got a sketch of the new Aston Martin DBS (featured in the new bond film) and modified it a bit. Post if you want versions in different resolutions, and please, always, criti…

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## [\[AICS2\] Offset Stroke/Appearance](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aics2-offset-stroke-appearance/207839)

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**Author:** [@soulty](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/soulty)\
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**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/aics2-offset-stroke-appearance/207839 "2006-11-22T01:39:51Z")

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Hey all, I'm trying to find a way to offset my stroke just using the appearance pallette in illustrator CS2, in order to keep everything editable. The look im going for is a slight 3d look with a thicker stroke/fill on t…

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## [Nokrev](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nokrev/207837)

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**Author:** [@pomogranate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pomogranate)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2006, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/nokrev/207837 "2006-11-22T00:38:30Z")

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Does Nokrev still stink?

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## [Websites not Liable for User Submitted Content?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/websites-not-liable-for-user-submitted-content/207826)

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**Author:** [@hl1](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/hl1)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 10:02pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/websites-not-liable-for-user-submitted-content/207826 "2006-11-21T22:02:35Z")

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Link As a refinement to the "Web 2.0" movement, site owners not responsible for user submitted content? Would this means that reseller hosts aren't responible for questionable content on sold hosting? How about forum o…

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## [Flash and web-design conferences?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-web-design-conferences/207825)

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**Author:** [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/flash-and-web-design-conferences/207825 "2006-11-21T21:58:01Z")

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Hey I was wondering if any of you guys know about any of the bigger flash and web dev/graphic design conferences/meetings out there? I know about Flash Forward and Mac World. Are there any others? We are finallly for…

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## [Questions about resumes for a web designer/developer](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/questions-about-resumes-for-a-web-designer-developer/207822)

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**Author:** [@digitalmatt](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/digitalmatt)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/questions-about-resumes-for-a-web-designer-developer/207822 "2006-11-21T21:48:22Z")

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Hi, I have a couple of job offers for some part time web design/development work. The companies offering want me to send them a resume. Now I know how to make a traditional resume using something like microsoft word. B…

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## [Gears of War commercial music!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gears-of-war-commercial-music/207821)

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**Author:** [@danulf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danulf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/gears-of-war-commercial-music/207821 "2006-11-21T21:43:18Z")

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Who made it? It's a cover of a Tears for Fears song, but it sounds was sadder. starts with "All around me are familiar faces".

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## [Video Camera to Buy?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-camera-to-buy/207820)

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**Author:** [@fester8542](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/fester8542)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/video-camera-to-buy/207820 "2006-11-21T21:07:58Z")

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I'm not a video guy by any means. My department wants me to pick up a video camera (MiniDV or HDD) for running experiments in our R+D Lab - I'm looking for something low end to middle of the road ($250-500) that will wor…

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## [Synergy crashes my computer!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/synergy-crashes-my-computer/207817)

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**Author:** [@danulf](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/danulf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 8:55pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/synergy-crashes-my-computer/207817 "2006-11-21T20:55:12Z")

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It does! And it makes me feel very not happy :cantlook: I get a blue screen, can't recall what it says though, something about dumping physical memory. oh! And it's my server computer that crashes, and it crashes when…

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## [iPhone](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iphone/207811)

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**Author:** [@SlowRoasted](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/SlowRoasted)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/iphone/207811 "2006-11-21T18:58:31Z")

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Wow I'm sure this is going to be a hit.:} http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/11/21/tech.apple.reut/index.html

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## [Realtime 3D No2](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realtime-3d-no2/207806)

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**Author:** [@tobijas20](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/tobijas20)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 6:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/realtime-3d-no2/207806 "2006-11-21T18:14:45Z")

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This guy really deserves 2 threads \[smile\] Have you seen the rest of the site? Like: http://roxik.com/toy1.html This is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen! And I saw a lot of things...

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## [Pomogranate VS. ø](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pomogranate-vs-o/207802)

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**Author:** [@pomogranate](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/pomogranate)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pomogranate-vs-o/207802 "2006-11-21T17:27:31Z")

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\[\[FONT=Arial\]Source \[/FONT\]\[URL="http://abe.geistig.net/source.jpg"\]\[URL="http://img483.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tennisbatllewn0.jpg"\]round #1\](http://abe.geistig.net/source.jpg)\* ø Pomogranate ø \[Pomogranate\*\](http:…

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## [Painting gallery](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/painting-gallery/207801)

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**Author:** [@sgomez84](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/sgomez84)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/painting-gallery/207801 "2006-11-21T17:24:22Z")

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Heya!! Just finished the gallery for an art gallery, I had posted a demo version of it, but this is the final version which is going to be uploaded. Moreover, I think I could do something more with the header (Gallery | …

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## [My Theme! Whats Wrong!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-theme-whats-wrong/207800)

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**Author:** [@chrisclick](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/chrisclick)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/my-theme-whats-wrong/207800 "2006-11-21T17:17:29Z")

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Ok I just tryed my blog (yes PC section because its ok in IE) and in Firefox it shows only the header and thats it some bullet images yea In Internet Explorer (IE) it works perfectly showing all the CSS images. Heres…

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## [\[rant\] steaming \[/rant\]](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rant-steaming-rant/207782)

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**Author:** [@Digitalosophy](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Digitalosophy)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/rant-steaming-rant/207782 "2006-11-21T14:11:21Z")

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I have never been so twisted in my life. The fury is drivng me mad, even this morning. I live in an apartment complex with my girlfriend, been there for 7 months thus far. I've never had a problem with anyone, I'm a …

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## [Comparable to Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparable-to-flash/207774)

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**Author:** [@Laalun](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Laalun)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/comparable-to-flash/207774 "2006-11-21T12:33:36Z")

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Hi guys, I'm doing an assignment, and I'm definately going to use Flash as my front end, but I'm supposed to be researching different technological platforms, so I need a comparison to it, but can't think of one which of…

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## [Public driven CMS?](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/public-driven-cms/207770)

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**Author:** [@evildrummer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/evildrummer)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/public-driven-cms/207770 "2006-11-21T12:00:50Z")

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I want to start a new BIG PROJECT!!! that will take ages and I came up with an idea based on the web 2.0 fad, well I want to make an easy to set-up CMS that is user-driven, I wont need help making it (just time). AND N…

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## [Illustrations in Flash (2)](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrations-in-flash-2/207764)

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**Author:** [@J11](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/J11)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 10:32am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrations-in-flash-2/207764 "2006-11-21T10:32:37Z")

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More illustration and paintings done by my friend Sam: Click here Cheers J

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## [COLOURlovers.com Beta Site](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colourlovers-com-beta-site/207758)

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**Author:** [@DariusMonsef](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DariusMonsef)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 8:39am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/colourlovers-com-beta-site/207758 "2006-11-21T08:39:57Z")

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Well... we're only 4 days away from the launch event now... So I figure I may as well open the site up for some last minute beta testing. Keep in mind that not everything is online and that anything uploaded or posted …

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## [Connecting to a Web Service in Flash](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-to-a-web-service-in-flash/207751)

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**Author:** [@kirupa](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/kirupa)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/connecting-to-a-web-service-in-flash/207751 "2006-11-21T06:54:59Z")

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There were several unanswered threads from a long time ago that dealt with accessing a web service using Flash. The following takes a web service I created in my ASP.NET web service tutorial and displays the information …

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## [Critique on my first EVER footer. :P](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/critique-on-my-first-ever-footer-p/207749)

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**Author:** [@lorren\_biffin](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/lorren_biffin)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/critique-on-my-first-ever-footer-p/207749 "2006-11-21T06:30:19Z")

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So I decided I should FINALLY make myself a footer, and there it is points down And THEN, I decided i'd let you guys tear it to shreds... GO! Just kiddin, but what do ya think? Is it perty cool? I think it's perty …

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## [Illustrator Swirls](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-swirls/207741)

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**Author:** [@NeoDreamer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/NeoDreamer)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustrator-swirls/207741 "2006-11-21T04:55:35Z")

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How do you make swirls in Illustrator CS2? Swirls are those curly lines that start out thick and end thin. I know the pen tool can do it, but it takes too much patience and skill. I don't have a tablet pen, so I can't us…

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## [K-Emmy Awards Winners!](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/k-emmy-awards-winners/207729)

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**Author:** [@thesparky007](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thesparky007)\
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**Last updated:** [November 21, 2006, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/k-emmy-awards-winners/207729 "2006-11-21T00:28:02Z")

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The polls ended last night and here are the winners! Best Personal Website of a member: Winner: Senocular Runner up: Chris Kalani Most Pointless Post of the Year: Winner: Test Forum Runner up: how to become a mod che…

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