I have spoken to many colleges and have become aware of a new pattern of manipulation. The form of manipulation was actually used later in the TV program, House, as one of the female interns decides that she can't be heard or taken seriously unless she uses this new form of manipulation. It is better, I suppose than the boiler room type of selling, but as one hears the formed speeches and obviously manipulative endeavors of the sales pitcher, one is aware that this is still someone that wishes to manipulate one into a position one many not wish to take.

There is a book on the subject, and it attempts to teach the art of seduction without force. Similar to the Southern Bell speaking to her husband or partner in such a sweet fashion that the partner is either unaware of the manipulation or is so enthralled at the attention that they unwittingly go along with the favors the lady presents to him.

Actually, I have reached a point of running in the opposite direction, for I am not sure what ideas are mine and what are the sales person's. Anyway, I have discovered that the cost of tuition is far too high for my pocketbook, and no amount of talking will assist me in paying back the cost of this education. I therefore, do not want to be set up for failure and use up what federal avenues I have available to me.

I am so talented and have been for years, however, I have never been allowed to reach my full potential. I suppose it is as they say, "how much is a mind worth". I know there are massive poor populations that cannot reach their goal or their ultimate worth due to the cost of education. So, I cannot feel more sorry for myself than I would feel for them. No longer are Father's teaching their child a trade that will be past down for centuries. No longer are Mother's passing down talent tricks to their daughters. It has all been turned over to other people who obviously think that their educational programs are better and therefore much more valuable thus priced as expensive.

Ah, well. Somehow, I will get where I am intended to go with my talent. Grants are so complicated and so far into the future. The world is moving too fast to allow this slow grind to obtain financing to go on much longer.

So, you will see my little movies in the free-bee programs that I use to play my artistic cartoons. Talent will out. And...my love of art...I have actually been writing games for my art and then doing the art for over 20 years. I have it all ready, I just have to have a way of presenting it. All the programs that I used before have be upgraded and uppriced. Sad.

NV