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Flynn
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 		Re: co-ords for linked pages
Anonymous wrote:
Gryftir wrote:
P.S. both the link image and the banner image for columbia river rentals are .png. All the other images on the sites are gif's.


Is that significant? I wouldn't be able to tell the diff but am wondering if it means anything, like is it easier/harder to hide stuff?


PNG's can have multiple layers, so there could potentially be hidden/transparent layers in them. You'd need to open them in a program that supports layers, I'll have a look when I get into work tomorrow if no one else gets to it first.

EDIT - my bad Embarassed . You can't use layers in PNG's, where they differ from gif is that they use alphachannels for transparency. Not sure if you could use these to hide information or not. One thing though, the file does seem large for an image that size. Don't know how significant that is though, haven't really done any work with PNG's.

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yanka
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 		I can't really speak intelligently on the subject, but I think you can use layers in pngs; and you can use them to hide stuff. For example, I added a layer with hidden text to the banner, which you will not be able to see unless you open the file in an image editor (I used Fireworks).

The hidden markings that Caterpillar was talking about appear to be Fireworks objects that they call "paths"; as far as I understand, they are basically lines with stroke markups (the one they used here is called "confetti"). They have coordinates within the image itself (for example, the leftmost one is 5, 35 to 102, 26), which could represent a puzzle, I guess, but I doubt that's the case here.
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Caterpillar
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yanka wrote:
The hidden markings that Caterpillar was talking about appear to be Fireworks objects that they call "paths"; as far as I understand, they are basically lines with stroke markups (the one they used here is called "confetti"). They have coordinates within the image itself (for example, the leftmost one is 5, 35 to 102, 26), which could represent a puzzle, I guess, but I doubt that's the case here.


The markings I mentioned weren't hidden, just odd. Like a little birdie stepped in black ink and hopped his way across the banner...just looks out of place to me.

These "paths"....what is their purpose? Or is there one?

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Gryftir
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 		Auction link and "paths"
Hi people,

I think the path's are just image decoration, unless the image does have layers.

Also this http://www.crystalinks.com/cherokee.html is linked to from the about me page of the auction seller. Interesting prophecy.

Gryftir

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yanka
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Caterpillar wrote:
yanka wrote:
The hidden markings that Caterpillar was talking about appear to be Fireworks objects that they call "paths"; as far as I understand, they are basically lines with stroke markups (the one they used here is called "confetti"). They have coordinates within the image itself (for example, the leftmost one is 5, 35 to 102, 26), which could represent a puzzle, I guess, but I doubt that's the case here.


The markings I mentioned weren't hidden, just odd. Like a little birdie stepped in black ink and hopped his way across the banner...just looks out of place to me.

These "paths"....what is their purpose? Or is there one?


Terribly sorry - I'm not sure how "hidden" crept in there; I was talking about these:


I have no idea why they're there; maybe they're just meant to look like a river?
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Deneb
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 		I've been hired
Just got this e-mail from Marcus Thesburg..

IDELTECH AGREEMENT

This is an agreement between Ideltech Information and all independent contractors working to help fight the war on terror. Over the next 5 months we will be going through an extensive interview process. All applications must be in and as complete as possible by July 19, 2004. Information on the interview process will be posted on our website late April. The information will be in plain sight, and easy to understand. Please hold on to this agreement. The upcoming interview process will likely ask questions regarding our policies.

Everyone affiliated with Ideltech Information is completely its own entity responsible for any damage they may cause for any reason. This includes property damage, physical damage, or mental strain caused by any harassment you may provoke.

Under NO circumstances are you permitted to use TOBI for any purpose than what he is designed for. Under NO circumstances are you to break any law concerning Internet security, or any other law while trying to obtain information to fight the war on terror. In the case that you may find information critical to our cause, and a warrant needs to be obtained, you may email your supervisor and we will allow you to gain entry to you information using legal means.

In the case you need to use other means than the World Wide Web to obtain information, you are still an independent contractor and you take liability in your own hands. Using real-world meetings, phone calls, or faxes to receive information is at your discretion and your risk.

When working in the field, never use Ideltech Information's name. Do not mention TOBI, or anything that may link you, as a private contractor to our firm.

When dealing with people via Internet or any other method, use discreet methods to find the information you need. The direct approach only scares people into less discussion and might close avenues needed later for investigation.

TOBI is property of Ideltech Information's. Do not try to duplicate or change TOBI to suit your needs. Any suspicion of tampering will result in automatic termination of our contract. TOBI is protected by international copyright laws.

If in any doubt about what you are about to do, please contact your supervisor before going forward.

Violation of this agreement will result in termination from Ideltech Information's private contractor agreement. You are legally responsible for anything you do, and harms you cause. Under no circumstances, even in court of law permitted to use Ideltech Information's name, as per agreement with the Secretary of Defense.

IF YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS TYPE YOUR INITIALS HERE AND SEND TO hrSPLATideltech.com:
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Slyfox
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 		Me too. Same text replied at 14:07 GMT

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Varin
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 		After replying I got...

Quote:
Thank you for submitting your information to Ideltech Information. We will be reviewing your response and contact you for an interview in July. Currently Ideltech Information is undergoing mass restructuring and hiring for 450 positions.

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Alan Link Starfarbalwitz
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 		In case anyone has extra reading time (related to the "events" page at Amboymonthly):

http://www.lewisriver.com/territorialdays/about/

http://www.battlegroundchamber.org/harvestdays2003.htm

http://www.clarkcofair.com/Clark%20County%20Fair.htm



Plus info on Amboy:

http://www.lewisriver.com/amboy/


And for you amusement and edification, the rules for lawnmower racing:

http://www.battlegroundchamber.org/lawnmower.html#rules

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Alan Link Starfarbalwitz
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 		Regarding the Ebay sales, one image of the ring has the following numbers engraved inside:

BR37 [or "3R37", which seems more accurate if you blow up the image]
121.

Nothing else seems remarkable about the ring. Or the medicine bag that was sold recently. What is the sacred stone of the Cherokee, that was sold in the bag?

Also, this link was apparently added to the "about me" page for the Primitive Accents ebay seller:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/8056/index.html

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Alan Link Starfarbalwitz
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 		new items on ebay
There are a slew of new Native American items being sold on ebay:

http://cgi6.aol.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=primitiveaccents&completed=0&sort=3&since=-1

They're linked from the front page of Amboymonthly.com.

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Lance_Lake
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yanka wrote:
Caterpillar wrote:
yanka wrote:
The hidden markings that Caterpillar was talking about appear to be Fireworks objects that they call "paths"; as far as I understand, they are basically lines with stroke markups (the one they used here is called "confetti"). They have coordinates within the image itself (for example, the leftmost one is 5, 35 to 102, 26), which could represent a puzzle, I guess, but I doubt that's the case here.


The markings I mentioned weren't hidden, just odd. Like a little birdie stepped in black ink and hopped his way across the banner...just looks out of place to me.

These "paths"....what is their purpose? Or is there one?


Terribly sorry - I'm not sure how "hidden" crept in there; I was talking about these:


I have no idea why they're there; maybe they're just meant to look like a river?



Hey. Look at the topic of "ToBI Language" and check out the weblink. I seriously think it's a message.

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Slyfox
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 		I've emailed ling.ohio-state.edu about the dot pattern. I'll let you know if I get reply.
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 		Actually, the Secret Service is it's own entity, and primarily deals with Federal Income Tax matters (if I remember right), they get to protect the President as an added bonus. And yes, anyone can detain anyone for a period of time until Police or another agency come along (Citizen Arrest).

xenia

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Slyfox
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Slyfox wrote:
I've emailed ling.ohio-state.edu about the dot pattern. I'll let you know if I get reply.


I never heard anything back about this so I assume it's unrelated
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