en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:40:52 -0500 apa@apapool.com 60 http://apapool.com/forum/blogrss.asp Maryland Area APA Member Blogs http://apapool.com/ http://apapool.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg 200 148 cross_rifles http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3300 Member Weblogs Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:27:58 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3300 cross_rifles http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3298 Member Weblogs Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:49:08 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3298 catman21214 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2913 Member Weblogs Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:39:31 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2913 Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3239 Member Weblogs Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:40:25 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3239

Fran Kuhn
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]]> Stonerinc http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3052 Member Weblogs Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:43:29 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3052


Bam Bam is in the house!!]]> Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3125 Member Weblogs Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:34:40 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3125


He doesn't look happy. Wait until he goes to school, kids pray for this kind of weather.

Fran Kuhn
Webmaster
]]> Bob Swauger http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3063 Member Weblogs Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:29:03 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3063 AVATARS!

Yes, we heard you!!! We've heard those calls to further personalize the forum and allow members to have an avatar appear when they post. Until recently we've resisted the idea for a number of reasons; the primary being members could not upload images and cross linking slows down page loading because the website has to go out and get the image.

Well now everyone has the ability to create their own personal gallery on the website and post their own member blogs. We thought "What better way to encourage the use of these features!!"

You'll notice both the forum and blog now show avatars for the poster and the those who reply. Clicking on the photo will bring up a full size version without taking you away from the page! The arrows below the picture will allow you to scroll through the Avatars of other members. Now you can get a visual of who is posting... put a face to a name... get a glimpse of who they are and maybe find out if it's someone you know or have seen... or someone you WILL know the next time you see them.

The avatar is actually your profile picture, and while you can still remotely link, we suggest you create your personal gallery and upload an image for your profile. Once uploaded you'll see an icon below the image to set it as your profile picture. You can also use the regular photo gallery the same way. Simply search for your member number and use the same icon.

BLOGS!

To further enhance the blog module we've given members the ability to control the blog a little more. The Author can now lock their blog, and not allow comments (they will have to unlock it to edit it too, but they can prevent members from posting to it!). Members can also delete posts from other members (not admins or moderators) if they don't like them. The blog is yours!!! You can also delete a blog once it's been replied to (the only caveat is you have to delete the replies first - if there are any). Yes, we know there are some limitations here, but they were necessary. We hope you understand.

You can also easily link images from your member gallery into you blog! In the post Format: Options look for the () Icon. You can also post YouTube Videos in your blog using the() icon.

When reading a blog, at the very top to the right you'll see a few more icons and a list of websites you can share the blog on. If you find a member's post interesting share it on your favorite website or email it to a friend. You can also search for blogs by specific players and get a list of blogs by date.

Comments, questions and bug reports are always welcome!

Enjoy everyone!

Bob Swauger
Maryland APA Web Admin


Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.
Search is still your friend!]]> Willey http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3032 Member Weblogs Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:50:51 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=3032 hookedonline@yahoo.com or just send me a message on this sight.

is looking for a 2 or 3 for thusday nights in dundalk]]> Stonerinc http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2798 Member Weblogs Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:29:06 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2798
Bam Bam is in the house!!]]> mudbogs http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2691 Member Weblogs Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:14:00 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2691 ]]> Krysta http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2827 Member Weblogs Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:14:28 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2827 Bob Swauger http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2947 Member Weblogs Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:48:11 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2947 Fran and I just launched our latest project. We've been working closely over the last several months with WPBA players Kelly Fisher and Val Finnie creating kwikfireinc.com! For those who have issues with sound on web pages please check your speakers before visiting! For those that don't I highly recommend you leave them on for the full effect.

The site is still under construction as we fill in content and process images, so bear in mind that some pages may not be available just yet. Kelly wanted to get the cues online so we made it a priority to create that page and set up everything for online processing of orders. The cues are quite nice. Fran and I took high resolution images of them all for use on the site and got to handle and check each one out. They are of very high quality.

The design is credited to Val and Kelly. They came to Baltimore and worked with Fran and I for the better part of a day laying out and refining their vision for colors and stlye. Fran and I took that concept, worked within i and refined it to what you see now. Val actually designed all the cues as well.

Fran gets all the credit for the video on the home page. He's got another one he's working on for them right now, so you'll need to check back to see that one when it's completed.

Bob Swauger
Maryland APA Web Admin


Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.
Search is your friend!]]> Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2942 Member Weblogs Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:05:51 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2942
Canon HF200 High Definition Camcorder

Ok, it was really for daddy, but since Tyler will be the star of most of my movies I was able to get mommy to let me buy it for him, I mean me.

The camcorder got great reviews from Cnet and wasn't terribly expensive so I broke down and ordered one. I can't wait until it arrives and get to experiment with it.

Are there any other photo/video enthusiasts out there? If so what equipment do you own? How do you like it? What applications do you use to edit/post process your photos/videos?

I have a Nikon D80 Digital SLR that I love. I have several lens for it:
17-35mm kit zoom lens
70-300mm kit zoom lens
35-70mm F2.8 zoom lens
50mm F1.4 fix focal lens (great portrait/low light lens)
I invested in a SB600 flash as well.

When the camcorder arrives I will shoot some video and post some samples.

Fran Kuhn
Webmaster
]]> griffin0321221 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2808 Member Weblogs Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:11:01 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2808 intply777 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2726 Member Weblogs Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2726 Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2715 Member Weblogs Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:28:13 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2715
Lots of last minute hugs and tears were shared with the doctors and nurses that we have spent so much time with over the last 2 months. We've cried with them, laughed with them, and consider each and everyone there our extended family.

The words "Thank You" seem inadequate for everything the doctors and nurses at St. Joes have done for us over the last three months. We cannot express how grateful we are for the gift they have given us.

Our Son. Happy and healthy. Home at last.

Fran Kuhn
Webmaster
]]> Bob Swauger http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2708 Member Weblogs Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:23:27 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2708
You can create new folders to organize your pictures, upload, sort and even add comments. You can also tag an image for use in your profile. The league gallery sometimes produces an error when linked to your profile image but this feature doesn't have that bug.

We've got some more enhancements planned for this feature including pulling all your images from the league gallery to include them when people search for you.

We've given you the space and the ability. This has been a feature many have asked for! We want to see what you do with it so create your gallery today!

Bob Swauger
Maryland APA Web Admin


Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.
Search is your friend!]]> Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2693 Member Weblogs Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:32:40 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2693
He's doing really well so far, still eating like a champ and is up to 4 lbs. 13 ounces. By the time he goes back to St. Joes he'll probably be well over 5 pounds. The staff at Siani is also top notch. The nurses adore my little guy. He is so brave and patient.

I'll have the laptop charged up and post news as soon as it comes in.

Once again, thank you for your thoughts and prayers, we are going to need them tomorrow.

Hope your holiday weekend was great!

Fran Kuhn
Webmaster
]]> Fran Kuhn http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2677 Member Weblogs Sun, 24 May 2009 03:59:38 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2677
He's out of his incubator and finally in a bassinet since he's holding his temperature well. He enjoys wearing his clothes and hates to be naked when we change him.

We hope to try to start bottle feeding him within the next couple of weeks as that will be a large step in his journey home.

Here's a good photo I snapped of him yesterday.



Fran Kuhn
Webmaster
]]> Bob Swauger http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2676 Member Weblogs Sat, 23 May 2009 10:46:20 -0500 http://apapool.com/forum/log.asp?log_id=2676
Once you've found them use the icon on the far left () to view their profile. Click the WEB FRIEND link on the left side of their profile details. The website will send them a private message to accept your request. IF YOU HAVE PRIVATE MESSAGES DISABLED YOU CAN'T USE THIS FEATURE.

Once they've accepted your request they will appear in your profile. For now that's about all it does, but going forward we will be expanding the functionality. For now we want to make sure it works properly.

We'll be posting a video soon, so you can see how it works.


Bob Swauger
Maryland APA Web Admin


Pool Players, designing for Pool Players.
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