Fix for Live Streaming on Dell Computer

I have a Dell Studio XPS computer and I like to record live streaming audio from the internet. After many hours of working on my computer's settings in my Roxio 10 program, I could not get streaming audio to record. No matter what I did, it would not work. What was more annoying was that I even upgraded my Roxio program to make sure that I could do this on my new computer (as I had been able to do on a previous version of Roxio on my previous Dell computer.)

After a Google search, I found that this feature has been DISABLED by DELL. I am really ticked off that Dell decided to do this without telling me they had disabled a feature of software that I paid for that has been disabled by Dell. After some additional research and trying some things that did not work on the Dell site, I found the solution for me and maybe it will help you.

You need to go to Radio Shack and buy 2 things. 1 (one) three foot 3.5 stereo 2 sided male audio cable and 1(one) 3.5 stereo Y-Cable (42-2570) I already had the 2 male end stereo cable that I use to plug my ipod into my car's audio system.

Plug one side of the 2 sided male audio cable into the BLUE line in jack. Bring the other end around to the front of the computer. You will need it soon.

Plug the male end of the Y-cable into the jack in the front of the computer. (The same one that you use to plug in your headphones into.)

Now take the other male end from 2 sided, three foot long audio cable and put it into one of the female ends of the Y-cable.

Finally, now you have one more female end of the Y-cable that you can plug your headphones into.

For those of you who need a picture, I have a drawing that I have posted to my website that I made to help illustrate for the right brains in cyberspace. http://www.rltphotoartist.com/Livestream_fix_for_Dell_Disabled_feature_for_Roxio.pdf

Disclaimer: I am a photographer not an engineer so this is the best I could come up with. I am so annoyed with Dell for disabling this feature that I wanted to help others who think they have lost their mind trying to make this work. There were a couple of ideas that were offered from other frustrated customers on the Dell site. But they didn't work. After a couple of hours, I found this solution that works. Hope it works for you.

Artists of the Month for June

We are delighted to be hosting the Ribbon Recipient Winner work for the Mayor's Commission on Aging Photo Contest. It is their first of many contests to come, I am sure. Please visit my store to see this beautiful work. Thanks

New Murano Art Glass Jewelry from Italy in Stock!

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Italy, Croatia, Turkey and Greece earlier this month. Venice was a gorgeous city and I will have views from our trip for sale in my gallery shortly.

I have some REAL Murano Glass jewelry that I brought back to sell in the store. You have to see these colors. The artisans of Venezia add real silver and gold into their glass to bring out the most beautiful designs. I have beautiful designs by a designer I found in Murano and they are for sale now in my store. The prices are great...the designs are beautiful. And they are not made in China so you are assured that you are purchasing the real thing.

Come take a look!

Thanks,

Renee :-)

Artist of the Month at Riverside Stamp and Coin Arts Center

The Open House is Thursday March 4 and we are looking forward to it!

Each Month we will be highlighting the artistic works of a local artist as our "Artist of the Month". For a whole month, the artist will be able to exhibit his or her works on my visiting artist wall. More information about applying to be my next "Artist of the Month" check out this link: http://www.rltphotoartist.com/index_files/Page406.htm

For the Grand Opening and running the entire month of March, are delighted to exhibit the work of one of Riverside's Own Martin Tobias. www.tobiasstudios.com Marty's beautiful art is in my living room and I enjoy it every day.

Next month is Caron Rand www.carongrand.com Check out her website for a sneak peak as well.

Application information for display on the "Artist of the Month" wall can be obtained by emailing Renee Theuer at renee@rltphotoartist.com. Please be prepared to present digital photos with your completed information.

Keep checking in for more information about our Mural Contest with great exposure and a nice prize!

If you can, come and visit our grand opening Thursday, March 4 5:30 to 7:30 a 6730 Magnolia Avenue. The name of the Store is Riverside Stamp and Coin Arts Center.

Thanks!

Renee :-)

Grand Opening in March 2010

These are really exciting times for me. My husband and I have been working for about 9 months to get a retail location in the Brockton Arcade in Riverside CA. It's all coming together in March 2010 when we complete the move to our new location at Riverside Stamp and Coin Arts Center at 6730 Magnolia Avenue in Riverside. We are next to Suelin Florist right in the Brockton Arcade.

I will have my portfolio work on display and my examples of before and after photo restorations to show what I can do to make a memory for you. My customers love to take old photos and surprise their loved ones with beautiful gallery wrapped portraits on real canvas. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can't lose.

But, there will be a few surprises coming up for those of you who love to see what local Riverside Artists are doing. Keep checking back for exciting announcements to come. The Riverside Stamp and Coin Arts Center is going to be a great place to plug into the local artist community.

Premier Service Bank Business of the Month

I am really getting some great samples ready for my exhibition at my bank, Premier Service Bank during the month of January.

It's a great bank on Arlington Ave., across the street from Shamel Park--(the park with the swimming pool that I almost drowned in. Note: If you are a swimming instructor and a kid tells you that they can't swim, please don't have them jump in the deep end to prove it. Who in their right mind would make someone do such a terrifying thing? Oh well, he had a hook.

But I digress....

I will have rotating samples the whole month showing the restorations I do from damaged photos and the beautiful works of art I create on real canvas from snap shots or slides. It's not enough just to take a photo and have it copied onto canvas. If you want the picture to look like a painting, there are enhancements that must be made to the picture...and I have developed a very good technique for this process. I use heavy duty, kiln-dried canvas stretcher bars and real artist canvas with paint highlights and finished with a professional 2 part giclée finish.

Once people see them, they get it so I am hoping to get more exposure from this exhibition in the lobby. I won't be there but I will be stopping by often to refresh the exhibits.

For a great bank, go to http://www.premierservicebank.com and check them out. They treat you like banks used to treat their customers. You will love them.