TUGNET Newsletter Contains Review of SW2008 Workshops / Tech Sessions

Thanks to Marian Radcliffe, TUGNET president, for launching the 2009 Southwest Computer Conference for TUGNET members by including recaps of some of the 2008 workshops/tech sessions/presentations in their January newsletter to let them know how much they can learn at the event. She talks about the conference at each meeting and has registration forms available on the sign-in desk -- no wonder TUGNET always has more attendees than any other club.

New Digital Photo Contest Category

We have a new contest category this year, thanks to Karl Wester's suggestion.

Digital Art (This category is appropriate for those who dramatically change a photo digitally in software such as Corel® Painter or Adobe Photoshop®. This is a category exclusively showcasing such art. If the digital darkroom work is the main attraction of the photo, or plays a big part, enter it here.)

FIRE UP YOUR IMAGINATION! LET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOW! Here at last is a photo category where you can take your photographic skills to a new level.

We all apply some form of enhancement to our images already--cropping, color management, etc.--so why not turn it into a legitimate category. Why not stretch the limits of Photoshop, Painter, Corel Draw or whatever program or method you wish that will create something wonderful and new. Something sparkling and shiny out of something mundane or common. Be creative!

The rules are simple. You must start with a standard digital photo and the finished product must be in good taste--same as in the existing categories. Remember, you may be bugged by the rest of us to reveal how you came by your creation.

The Secret’s out

Special attractions

Every year the Southwest Conference team tries to showcase some of San Diego’s special attractions and this year will be no exception. The first two of these possible attractions would be on Thursday before the conference and the third would be on the Monday after the conference.

1. A chartered bus ride to a local gaming casino & shopping at the attached outlet mall
2. A trolley ride to tour Old Town and do some wine and / or olive oil tasting then enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
3. Watch Monday Night Wrestling

Its a secret

Ever year we try to bring you something new and exciting. In the past we have brought you special guest speakers, keynotes from community leaders and special appearances from movers & shakers. This year should prove to be no different. Next week we are going to San Diego to organize a special group outing. I can not comment more until plans are finalized but I am sure you will enjoy the activity. Details to follow my return for San Diego. Jerry

Southwest User Group Conference 08 Part 1

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Southwest User Group Conference 08 Part 3