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How to do an easy Random Drawing using Excel
As I wrapped up the Christopher Hart Cartoon Faces Book Giveaway, I thought I share with my readers a tutorial on “How to do an easy Random Drawing using Excel.” If ever you don’t want to print out entry chits and draw by hand, these five easy steps will make things less time consuming for you.

STEP 1:
- In Column A, type in or import all the names of the people who are part of the drawing.
- In cell B1 type in the formula =RAND() This will generate a random number in B1 between 0 and 1.
- Copy the formula in B1 and paste it down the rest of the column so each name has a random number next to it.
STEP 2:
- In excel, hit CTRL-A (PC) or Highlight all the cells with data in it in Columns A and B.
- Click on the DATA tab and then the SORT button. This will pull up a new dialogue box.
- Choose Sort by Column B and it doesn’t matter if you choose smallest to largest or largest to smallest. Select OK.
- What this does is the same thing as having physical entries that you mix up by hand. You have randomly assigned each person a number and that number sorted mixes up all the entries.
STEP 3:
- Go to www.random.org/integers/
- Since I want to have only one winner I put “1” where it says “Generate X random integers”
- Value set is 1 to 37 because I have a total of 37 rows. If I had a header in row one such as “NAME” and “RANDOM NUMBER” this would have pushed my data from rows 1-37 to rows 2-38. So be sure to only include the rows of the data and not the headers.
- Select Get Numbers.
STEP 4:
- Your number has been generated and the results show up here. In my case the result was number 25.
STEP 5:
- Return to excel and scroll down to the 25th row.
- That is your winner.
Hope this helps as you do drawings on your own. Please let me know if you have any questions.
October 29, 2014
Takei – Definition

Seems actor George Takei isn’t just famous for his stellar acting on Star Trek. He has parlayed his celebrity into appearances on the Howard Stern show and is something of a Social Media icon – especially on Facebook. And several times from an unmentioned cartoonist friend of ours. As you all know I am a big proponent of those who share other’s work to provide credit where you found it. It isn’t too hard even if you found the picture/cartoon on google because many artists, including yours truly, puts their URL on the image.

George, or whomever is posting for him, doesn’t seem to always have the time for that so he just takes it and posts it as is. Interesting that someone who is in the intellectual property business seems to miss that courtesy.

Any other celebrities that I should spoof their social media habits into a future definition?

NOTE: For those who were here yesterday I didn’t like my caricature of George Takei so I updated it.

March 2, 2013
The End?
Given that Duncan nominated me for a Versatile Blogger Award the other day, I find the timing ironic to this post I have been planning all week. Well first let me tell you seven things about myself as required of me to accept this honor.
1. I took a stand up comedy class several years ago. The final required us to do a 10 minute set in front of a live audience. I consistently speak in front of small groups of 15-30 people and have given presentations in front of groups as large as 300. That I had no problem doing. HOWEVER, put me at a cocktail party with a bunch of people I don’t know in a non business setting and I am a wallflower.
2. I have been posting cartoons online since 2006. First on someone else’s site and since 2008 on my own.
3. I am in awe every day of the talented and funny people that consistently make their way over here to comment.
4. In the last 3 years I have not missed a my self imposed schedule of posting every Sunday and Wednesday. (Something keen observers will notice I broke my streak when I didn’t post this past Sunday)
5. I am constantly jealous of those who can draw better than I.
6. It takes me an hour to visit everyone’s blog in my RSS reader and comment EACH DAY. Many times I eat lunch at my desk and pour through. Other times I am doing it after work.
7. I feel like the great and powerful OZ. Because of the engagement I get on my site, people assume I get tons of traffic. The reality is that I average about 400-600 hits a day. The same amount as I had 3 years ago.
So what are you trying to tell us??

Well work (my real job) has been busier than ever. Twice in the last four months (this week included) I ended up on antibiotics for sinus infections/flu because of running myself ragged. Additionally, I have been wanting to take some classes, wanting to revamp the outdated look of this site, wanting to write a book, wanting to get better at caricaturing and do more of it, wanting to develop a game idea I have had. All of which has been taking a back seat to my self imposed posting schedule and desire to comment on everything my regulars post as well.

So are you done?

In short, NO!. However, there are going to be some changes to this blog and to what I do. First I am no longer posting on any sort of schedule. When I am inspired I will post. That means I might not post for several weeks or I might post 3 times in a week. All depends. Second, while I truly love you all, I will not be making the rounds to other blogs nearly as much as I have in the past. I need to force myself to take on some of the other things on my list. It won’t mean I am going away, just not as big of a presence. If you want me to see your stuff…post on Google Plus. That is easy for me to check in during grocery store line waits or in the car when the wife is driving. Going from blog to blog on a phone is hard.

I hope to share with you my progress in my endeavors. I have accomplished what I wanted with this site for now. It is time to take it in some new directions. Hope you will come around periodically to check it out.

Thanks
February 12, 2013
Long Island Medium & Hairspray

Today’s cartoon stars Theresa Caputo, better known on TLC as the Long Island Medium. Sure we have seen tv psychics come and go: John Edwards, Sylvia Browne and of course my favorite Ms Cleo.

First of all let me say I am a:

Optimistic Skeptic

I don’t believe in psychics but I would love to find proof for myself of life beyond this one. But I have to say, I am impressed by Theresa. Not because of her abilities so much because as always on TV, we don’t know what is cut. But rather her over the top personality and the melding of her family (and husband Larry or as she in her Long Island accent says “Laaarrrry”) into the show.

Of course one recurring theme is Theresa’s overuse of hairspray. My wife used to overdo the hairspray. She has since dropped her usage to about 1/4 of what she used in the past. I think (and she agrees) that her hair and she looks even better now than when I met her. So put it down Teresa!!!

I know there are skeptics who think that all mediums do harm to those they read by taking advantage of their grief. I take a less harsh view. I think those who would continually try to profit on the sorrow of a grieving person should be called out. However, if a person has the ability to make you feel better about the loss of a loved one in one session, how is that different than going to see a psychologist? Sadly, I think there are those who are addicted to mediums and are constantly looking for answers.

What say you? Believe in spirits, mediums, good/bad?

October 17, 2012
Richie Rich and the 99%

Story by Dan Soto. Another ToonMZ parody exclusive. What happens when Richie Rich gets older and fat? Probably this.

Capitol Hill
Washington, DC

At the behest of key Republican Senators, Richie Rich, the world’s richest kid, flew to Capitol Hill yesterday to testify before the Senate on behalf of the 1%. With his best friend, his dog, Dollar, sitting faithfully beside him, Richie adamantly defended the 1%.

“I made my money the old fashioned way” he exclaimed in his unmistakable high-pitched voice. “I inherited it!” He went on to explain, “These 99%-ers have no idea how hard it was on me growing up with the unlimited amount of money I had at my disposal. I’ve earned the right to be proud of my 1% status. That’s something you 99%-ers will never, ever understand. Right, dollar?”

After the Senate hearing, Richie flew all Senators and staff members to Disney World in Paris for fun, games and dinner with Mickey and Minnie.

April 25, 2012
John Cena Sign Fruity Pebbles

Let’s see if WWE Wrestling fans start trying to redraw my John Cena caricature on signs all over WWE live events as they have my Sheamus sign. All I ask is that you make sure my URL is front and center.

For you non wrestling fans, John Cena is in a feud as of late with former WWE wrestler and now movie star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock made fun of the fact that each year Cena has a different brightly colored shirt that he hocks to his fans. Thus started an entire Fruity Pebbles chant. Lo and behold, Post cereal took full advantage of the publicity and quickly signed the popular Cena to an endorsement deal, even putting his face on a box of Fruity Pebbles.

Oh and don’t forget to check out my guest cartoon I did at Short Attention Span comic.

March 4, 2012
Guest Cartoon: Scapula

He go check out the guest cartoon I did for Aidan Casserly over at Scapula.

Yeah it is small, but click it and it will grow really big. The PICTURE, I am talking about the PICTURE you dirty people.

And check out the one George Ford did as well.

February 15, 2012
Guest Cartoons Needed

December is going to be another busy month and I am taking time off around Christmas so I’m putting out a call for guest cartoons. This is a great way to promote your cartoons to my readers using YOUR characters. Since I don’t have recurring characters I tend to choose ways for your to use your characters in unique ways. I’m adding a second option for those who don’t have recurring characters or who want a different choice.

WHAT?

Option 1: What if one of your characters was cast instead of the original actor in your favorite tv show, cartoon, or movie?

Option 2: Use ME in a cartoon. Use “BEARMAN” somewhere in the toon. Maybe it’s a character’s name, a name on a bar sign in the background or even loosely as “Check out that Bear, man!”

How Big
Size matters. Width no greater than 500 pixels. Length doesn’t matter.

When
From now until December 20. I might post some early depending on response and my own schedule but will let you know.

Bio
Especially for those I am not familiar with give me a short paragraph on your cartoon/blog.

Send to bearmancartoons ((AT)) yahoo (DOT) com.

Thanks and spread the word.

November 14, 2010
Retro Editorial Cartoon: Halloween and Politicians

October 31 around here doesn’t only mean Halloween. It means an election is right around the corner. This is the time the politicians and lobbyists pick it up on the rhetoric, scare tactics and door-to-door visits. I did this one in 2007.

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November 1, 2009