*Spock versus Kirk in-the-arena* music

I have this idea that involves any artists/designers that publish things on the web; I like to call it Design Kumetai. Basically, a moderator (me) comes up with an idea for an original piece of simple artwork/design - a new logo for Grand & Toy, for example. Artists/designers could pay a small fee ($5) to enter the competition and face off Kumetai-style on small projects with a pre-determined deadline (say, 48-hours). The exact structure of the competition could be done in several ways. But what's important is that a new piece be done every round (if tounament style) and that, if tounament style, that the tournament follow a certain type of work (logos, in this case). So if there were eight participants, there would be three rounds (each with a different logo to design), a 'pot' of 40 dollars (if an entry fee is charged) and the opportunity for artists/designers to showcase their work and engage in competition in a more direct way than they would normally get to. Graphic design is competitive, but usually in a more passive/indirect way. Of course, the winner could win all or part of the pot - the rest going to charity.

So that's my idea. I think Deviantart does something like it now, but strictly for art (correct me if I'm wrong). I'm unaware of any site currently doing this for graphic design.

Forward ho!

Sorry for the long delay but have at leasy been genuinely busy this time... My bread-and-butter client has been throwing lots of hours (hours = $) my way, which is good for someone who is in debt. Been doing volunteer work for homeless kids which feels good and lets me feel like a big shot (not to be confused with the Man). Done some very good work at bread-and-butter and can't wait to post it (once I get it, that is). My non-bread-and-butter clients (the garnish clients, as I like to call them) have mostly disappeared but I'm currently doing work for one - so that's good.

Strongly considered buying some Apple stock, but I think I'm about two years too late and many thousands of dollars short to make it worth my while. I think the Nano is going to be quite something this season, but I won't benefit from it.

Am also looking to sell my car, as I drive it about once a week now and hate even doing that. Walking around the core, I enjoy watching motorists freaking and peaking in their 50k cars (and that's only for gas) while I pass them on foot. "Suckers", I think - though they're probably thinking the same about me.

Soon there will be more artwork posted - which I miss doing - just in case anyone cares.