Nothing says Christmas like Christmas music, a crackling fire, and of course a couple screaming at each other for an entire hour. It's a great addition to any party this holiday season! The post Hour long Yule Log video with holiday music (and a couple fighting the entire time) [video] appeared first on Holy Kaw!.
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Hour long Yule Log video with holiday music (and a couple fighting the entire time) [video]
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Facebook rolls out suicide prevention tools in Australia
Mashable5 Dec 2015 | 9:21 pmMany of us confess more about our feelings on Facebook than we might ever say face-to-face with another person Recognising it could have a role to play in preventing self-harm, Facebook has come up with a number of suicide prevention tools to help people who may be depressed. The program launched in the U.S. in February, and is now rolling out in Australia, a Facebook spokesperson confirmed to Mashable Australia. In the U.S., Facebook partnered with local mental health initiatives including Forefront, Now Matters Now and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to develop the language around… -
All Amazon Wants For Christmas Is Its Own Trucking Fleet
Fast Company4 Dec 2015 | 2:10 pmThe online retailer has just purchased thousands of trailers for the delivery season.Amazon is beginning to build its own trucking fleet just in time for Christmas. The online retailer has purchased several thousand truck trailers and will drive cargo between different Amazon warehouses and shipment centers, reports Re/code.Read Full Story -
Outdoor Advertising Is The New Black
TechCrunch5 Dec 2015 | 7:00 pmBig cities like San Francisco and New York are digital meccas, home to many of the world’s largest technology startups — and to hordes of smartphone-toting, app-using consumers. But when it comes to making a name for themselves, many of the companies hoping to influence these techie urbanites are going decidedly analog. In these cities, and others, it’s hard to miss the… Read More -
Expecting the unexpected
Seth Godin's Blog on marketing, tribes and respect5 Dec 2015 | 2:28 amAre you doing your work for an ordered market? A region where there is stability and rules and predictable outcomes? Some examples: selling to people who have purchased before, entering a market with established competitors, contributing to a media ecosystem that works in mostly predictable ways... The alternative are blue sky arenas where unpredictability is the rule, not the exception. Most of us don't live and work on the frontier, and we plan our lives accordingly. Life on the frontier brings its own rewards (and risks) but there's never an advantage in imagining that it's…
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Dark matter explained [video]
5 Dec 2015 | 6:00 pmIf you pay attention to science news, you've probably heard the term "dark matter." But, if you're like most of the world, you have no idea what dark matter actually is. This video explains it. The post Dark matter explained [video] appeared first on Holy Kaw!. -
The craziest-looking animals you never knew existed [videos]
5 Dec 2015 | 5:22 pmNature can throw some pretty crazy curve balls, particularly in the looks department, and when the combination doesn't appeal to popular notions of beauty, certain animals fly under the radar. The post The craziest-looking animals you never knew existed [videos] appeared first on Holy Kaw!. -
Bluegrass medley of Star Wars music [video]
5 Dec 2015 | 5:00 pmSamurai Guitarist is back and just in time for the upcoming release of the new Star Wars film. This time, he's done a medley of all the Star Wars songs in the style of bluegrass. The post Bluegrass medley of Star Wars music [video] appeared first on Holy Kaw!.
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Mashable
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Facebook rolls out suicide prevention tools in Australia
5 Dec 2015 | 9:21 pmMany of us confess more about our feelings on Facebook than we might ever say face-to-face with another person Recognising it could have a role to play in preventing self-harm, Facebook has come up with a number of suicide prevention tools to help people who may be depressed. The program launched in the U.S. in February, and is now rolling out in Australia, a Facebook spokesperson confirmed to Mashable Australia. In the U.S., Facebook partnered with local mental health initiatives including Forefront, Now Matters Now and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to develop the language around the initiative. In Australia, Facebook is working with BeyondBlue and Headspace in a collaboration announced Friday.... -
The Force is strong with this 'Star Wars: Battlefront' PlayStation 4
5 Dec 2015 | 9:01 pmDarth Vader isn't the friendliest fellow, but his robo-skull visage pairs well with the all-black look of Sony's PlayStation 4. Sony released this Star Wars-themed console in connection with the launch of Star Wars: Battlefront, the gorgeous-yet-shallow multiplayer shooter that plunges players into a variety of familiar environments from a galaxy far, far away. See also: 17 gifts for every type of 'Star Wars' fan In addition to Vader's mug appearing on the console, the package also includes a special Darth Vader-themed DualShock 4 controller, a copy of Battlefront and a redemption code for a set of four vintage Star Wars games. The whole bundle retails for $399.99 and it could be a fun gift for the Star... -
Cocktail bitters made with human tears are a thing now
5 Dec 2015 | 9:00 pmLONDON -– We’ve seen cocktail bitters made with crickets, cocktails served in hot water bottles, and even cocktails that you "drink" through inhalation. But we still haven't seen it all. See also: This Kickstarter will let you make cocktails with cricket bitters The food and drink alchemists Bompas & Parr — who were also behind the "breathable" alcohol — are hosting a workshop on Dec. 15 where you can make cocktail bitters from your own tears. Real human tears. The workshop at the British Museum of Food will be filled with candles and a classical soundtrack in order to help bring on the tears. Read more...More about Uk, London, Cocktails, Drink, and Alcohol -
San Francisco residents think they're the sexiest singles in the U.S.
5 Dec 2015 | 8:39 pmMove over, New York City There's a new sexy city, and it just so happens to be on the golden coast. According to a survey of 80,000 users on dating site EliteSingles, San Francisco singles rated themselves higher on a scale of attractiveness than did users in other cities in the U.S. See also: This new dating app returns to old school human matchmaking EliteSingles spokesperson Charlotte Bridge tells Mashable that the company was surprised by the results of the study. "There were a lot of big places missing that we would have expected to see in the top 10," she said. "I guess users outside of New York and LA were most confident about themselves and their appearances which in itself is very attractive." Read... -
Parody yule log video features a loud married couple fighting
5 Dec 2015 | 8:14 pmThere's nothing to get you into the holiday spirit like a nice, relaxing yule log video Except the holidays aren't relaxing for most people, especially if you're in a unhappy relationship or if your family is simply unbearable. BaneCat is back to ruin your Christmas WestJet's next Christmas video will make you believe in Santa again Watch people react to being called beautiful 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' completely reimagines the gameplay Read more... More about Viral Videos, Holiday, Watercooler, Videos, and Viral Video Template
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Fast Company
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All Amazon Wants For Christmas Is Its Own Trucking Fleet
4 Dec 2015 | 2:10 pmThe online retailer has just purchased thousands of trailers for the delivery season.Amazon is beginning to build its own trucking fleet just in time for Christmas. The online retailer has purchased several thousand truck trailers and will drive cargo between different Amazon warehouses and shipment centers, reports Re/code.Read Full Story -
Now You Can Buy Concert Tickets On Facebook
4 Dec 2015 | 1:50 pmWatch out, Songkick and Ticketmaster.Facebook is making it easier than ever to never leave Facebook.Read Full Story -
Today in Law Tabs: What Was Privacy?
4 Dec 2015 | 1:29 pmAn Elf on every shelf. Welcome to our first Topical Tabs Friday! Inaugurating the series is my favorite writer on technology and copyright law, the existence of whom is literally the only reason I even have a favorite writer on technology and copyright law, Sarah Jeong.Read Full Story -
Net Neutrality Is Back In Court Again
4 Dec 2015 | 12:45 pmA federal appeals court is issuing a ruling today that could undo regulations protecting the principle.Net neutrality is back in court againâand this decision could undo federal regulations that protect the principle. On Friday, the Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals is holding a hearing on net neutralityâthe idea that broadband providers like cable and mobile companies can't favor one sort of content provider over another. Depending on the court's opinion, the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) efforts to protect net neutrality could be dealt a significant setback.Read Full Story -
Anonymous Hacks Paris Climate Talks
4 Dec 2015 | 10:50 amPasswords and personal information from more than 1,000 climate change summit attendees were leaked.Anonymous-affiliated hackers leaked account and personal information from more than a thousand attendees at the Paris climate summit earlier this week in retaliation for the arrest of protesters. The hackers broke into the website of the conference's organizations, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and published account names, passwords, security verification questions, email addresses, and phone numbers from approximately 1,415 officials attending the event.Read Full Story
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TechCrunch
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Outdoor Advertising Is The New Black
5 Dec 2015 | 7:00 pmBig cities like San Francisco and New York are digital meccas, home to many of the world’s largest technology startups — and to hordes of smartphone-toting, app-using consumers. But when it comes to making a name for themselves, many of the companies hoping to influence these techie urbanites are going decidedly analog. In these cities, and others, it’s hard to miss the… Read More -
Edtech Should Focus On Teacher Evaluation And Accountability
5 Dec 2015 | 3:00 pmThe rise of the edtech industry has completely transformed the K-12 experience for students. But what about teachers? Shouldn’t technological innovation be used to improve teacher performance, just as it is doing for students? With a recent shift in education policy and reform focusing on teacher evaluation and accountability, this is a hole in the education technology market with… Read More -
The Playstation VR Games Sony Announced Today Look Amazing
5 Dec 2015 | 11:43 amDuring its Playstation Experience (PSX) event in San Francisco today, Sony unveiled some new information about the Playstation VR and showed off some new titles. Unfortunately we’ve gotten no more information on dates…with it coming in early 2016. However, the games we saw during today’s keynote look fantastic. Sony showed off new titles like Eagle Flight from Ubisoft, Rez… Read More -
Having Success With Code Bootcamps: Hiring Lessons For Employers
5 Dec 2015 | 11:00 amAnd we’re back, with the second of three posts on having success with code bootcamps. Having explored whether coding bootcamps work for hiring top tech talent (hint: the answer is yes), we turn to tips for hiring bootcamp grads. From my experience, here are the top hiring lessons your company needs to learn. Read More -
Gillmor Gang: Slippery Slope
5 Dec 2015 | 10:00 amThe Gillmor Gang — Robert Scoble, John Taschek. Kevin Marks, Keith Teare, and Steve Gillmor. Recorded live Tuesday, December 4, 2015. The Gang abandons tech for presidential politics as Trump turns TV into his own private social network. Plus, the latest G3 with Mary Hodder, Halley Suitt Tucker, Francine Hardaway, and Tina Chase Gillmor. Produced and directed by Tina Chase Gillmor… Read More
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Seth Godin's Blog on marketing, tribes and respect
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Expecting the unexpected
5 Dec 2015 | 2:28 amAre you doing your work for an ordered market? A region where there is stability and rules and predictable outcomes? Some examples: selling to people who have purchased before, entering a market with established competitors, contributing to a media ecosystem that works in mostly predictable ways... The alternative are blue sky arenas where unpredictability is the rule, not the exception. Most of us don't live and work on the frontier, and we plan our lives accordingly. Life on the frontier brings its own rewards (and risks) but there's never an advantage in imagining that it's stable. It's hard to be surprised if you establish up front that you're likely to be surprised. It helps to know the rules of... -
Understanding the doublings
4 Dec 2015 | 2:53 amIf you seek to please 90% of your potential customers, all you need to do is the usual thing. To please half the remaining potential market, you're going to need to work at least twice as hard. And to please the next half, twice as hard again. It's Zeno's paradox, an endless road to getting to the end. So, a letter with a stamp gets you on time deliverability 90% of the time. Priority mail gets you the next 5%, and if you want to be sure of reaching just about everyone in a trackable, reliable way, you're going to have to step up and pay for a courier service. (And note the expensive part... you often don't know which people need to be couriered, so you have to pay to do it for everyone). The rules... -
Just passing through
3 Dec 2015 | 2:09 amOlder guy walks into the service area on the parkway and asks one of the staff, "do you have a pay phone? My car broke down and I need to call my daughter." The staff person, killing time by checking his cell phone, is confused. He's not sure what a pay phone is, then he figures it out, and says, "no," before going back to his phone. It never occurs to him to hand the phone to the man so he can make a call. Part of it is the boss's fault. He's not paying much attention to hiring or training or incentives. He's paying as little as he can, and turnover is high. After all, every one of his customers is just passing through, no need to care. And that message comes through to the staff, loud and clear. Of... -
Running out of room (length vs. density)
2 Dec 2015 | 2:35 amA reporter recently hacked an interview he did with me, turning 17 emailed sentences into two and changing both the message and the way it was delivered. That used to make sense, when papers involved column inches, but it was for an online article. Why make things shorter than necessary if you're not paying for paper? Why make make a podcast or a talk 18 minutes long... the internet isn't going to run out of reels of tape. As we've moved from books to posts to tweets to thumbs up, we keep making messages shorter. In a world with infinite choice, where there's always something better and more urgent a click away, it's tempting to go for shorter. In fact, if you seek to make a difference (as opposed to... -
The paradox of popular
1 Dec 2015 | 2:29 amMost things are liked because they're popular. I know that seems to be a redundancy, but it's worth decoding. Pop music, for example, is a must-listen among certain populations because that's what "everyone else" is listening to, and being in sync is the primary benefit on offer. The paradox, of course, is that you have to walk through a huge valley of unpopular before you arrive at the population that will embrace you because that's the thing to do. The focus on mass acceptance, on the big company or the mass market embracing you, distracts from the difficult work of being embraced by people who lead, not follow.
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Roundup: Cooking: âAsian-American,â âWomen Chefs of New Yorkâ and More
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President of Liberty University Urges Students to Get Gun Permits
5 Dec 2015 | 8:43 pmJerry Falwell Jr. suggested that the victims of the California shootings might have defended themselves if they had been armed. -
Alabama, Led by Jake Coker, Claws to Verge of College Football Playoff
5 Dec 2015 | 8:09 pmCoker completed 18 of 26 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns, and Derrick Henry gained 189 yards on 44 carries as the Crimson Tide proved to be too much for Florida in the SEC title game. -
Tashfeen Malik, Suspect in California Attack, Remains Mystery to Relatives
5 Dec 2015 | 7:12 pmRelatives in Pakistan struggled to reconcile the woman they described as having a promising future with the one accused of unleashing carnage in San Bernardino. -
Knife Attack in London Subway Called âTerrorist Incidentâ
5 Dec 2015 | 6:46 pmThe police arrested a 29-year-old man in the assault, in which one person was seriously wounded, but did not say why they considered it a terrorist attack.
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WIRED
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Microsoft to Open Source A Key Piece of Its Web Browser
5 Dec 2015 | 4:35 pmMicrosoft is open sourcing its Edge browser's JavaScript engine as the company continues is march toward a more open future. The post Microsoft to Open Source A Key Piece of Its Web Browser appeared first on WIRED. -
Final Fantasy VII Remake Has a New Trailer, Looks Sharp
5 Dec 2015 | 11:06 amThe Final Fantasy VII remake's trailer features combat, dialog, and a lot of atmosphere. The post Final Fantasy VII Remake Has a New Trailer, Looks Sharp appeared first on WIRED. -
Hollywood Just Canât Stop Adding Action to Philip K. Dick
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 amIn the latest episode of the 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, the panel discusses the many adaptations of Philip K. Dick novels. The post Hollywood Just Can’t Stop Adding Action to Philip K. Dick appeared first on WIRED. -
Space Photos of the Week: Apollo Packs a Punch
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 amSpace photos of the week, November 29âDecember 5. The post Space Photos of the Week: Apollo Packs a Punch appeared first on WIRED. -
Security News This Week: Facebooking at Work Can No Longer Be Charged as âHackingâ
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 amEach Saturday we round up the news stories that we didnât break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Facebooking at Work Can No Longer Be Charged as ‘Hacking’ appeared first on WIRED.
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Entrepreneur: Latest Articles
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The 1 Thing Your Crowdfunding Campaign Must Have
5 Dec 2015 | 8:00 am'Campaigns with video raise 115 percent more money than ones without,' says crowdfunding expert Sally Outlaw. -
How This Smartphone Repair and Reselling Company Exemplifies Best Practices
5 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amMeet one of the companies on the E360 index that fits in the 'best practicer' category. -
4 Ways Advertising Agencies Can Protect Themselves From Click Fraud
4 Dec 2015 | 3:00 pmWhen click fraud strikes, it runs rampant, devouring budgets and negatively impacting performance. Here's how to protect yourself. -
11 Ways to Bake Innovation -- Not Disruption -- Into Your Culture
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How to Build Up Your Influence on Social Media
4 Dec 2015 | 2:15 pmFirst of all, be true to your personal brand. Then you too may become an influencer.
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Lifehacker
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This Week's Top Downloads
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 pmEvery week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.Read more... -
Cut a Stuck Nail or Screw With This Woodworking Hand Saw Trick
5 Dec 2015 | 3:00 pmWhen you have a nail or screw you canât seem to remove , cutting it down might be your best option. If you donât have a metal saw around, this trick will let you use the backside of a normal woodworking hand saw and avoid damaging the teeth.Read more... -
Kano's Educational Operating System Now Works on the Raspberry Pi ZeroÂ
5 Dec 2015 | 2:00 pmKanoâs Raspberry Pi kit is a bit of a crowd favorite , even though it clock in a bit on the expensive side. The bright orange colors combined with the custom operating system built for learning makes it appealing for kids learning to code. Now, theyâve updated their OS to work on the much cheaper new Raspberry Pi Zero .Read more... -
Everything You Need to Know About the Art of Sushi, In One Graphic
5 Dec 2015 | 12:00 pmThe fine art of sushi isnât something to take lightlyâgood chefs train for decades, and good sushi restaurants have customs all their own. This guide walks you through that training, how your sushi is made, all the different types, and of course, how to enjoy your sushi to the fullest.Read more... -
Hibou Helps You Remember What You Read with Spaced Repetition
5 Dec 2015 | 11:00 amChrome: Ever read an article online, only to forget most of what it said a few days later? Hibou is an extension that will remind you to re-read it later for better retention.Read more...
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MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors
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Apple Raises iTunes Match and Apple Music Library Matching Limits
5 Dec 2015 | 1:11 pmOver the past couple of days, MacRumors has received several reports from users who have been able to upload music libraries of greater than 25,000 tracks to iTunes Match or Apple Music's similar scan-and-match feature, and Macworld's iTunes expert Kirk McElhearn has also noted a number of reports on his personal blog. Just ahead of the launch of Apple Music in late June, Eddy Cue revealed on Twitter that Apple was working to raise the matching limit from 25,000 tracks to 100,000 for iOS 9, but the increase did not occur in September when iOS 9 debuted. MacRumors checked with Cue back in October for an update, and he indicated Apple was "definitely working on it" with the expectation the increase... -
Verizon's Wi-Fi Calling Coming to Galaxy S6 on Monday, iPhone 'Early Next Year'
5 Dec 2015 | 6:46 amVerizon yesterday announced that it will begin rolling out support for Wi-Fi Calling next week, starting on Monday with Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. iPhone users will need to wait a bit longer, with an update enabling the feature expected "early next year." Wi-Fi Calling will initially be available on the Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Samsung Galaxy S 6 Edge and will be rolled out as a software update in phases. Additional Android and iOS devices will receive Wi-Fi Calling capabilities via future software updates expected early next year.Wi-Fi Calling allows phone calls to be automatically placed over Wi-Fi connections in areas where cellular service is poor, seamlessly transitioning between cellular and... -
Apple Campus 2 Underground Auditorium Shown Off in New Aerial Video
4 Dec 2015 | 11:27 amApple's second "spaceship" campus is scheduled to be completed in late 2016, giving the company just 12 months to wrap up construction to stay on schedule. Apple's construction crews have been hard at work over the past few months, making a lot of headway on the main ring-shaped building, the underground auditorium, and the parking structures. Drone pilot Duncan Sinfield today shared another monthly campus update video with MacRumors, giving a close-up look at how construction has progressed since November. Four levels of the main ring-shaped building have been completed, bringing Steve Jobs' original vision of the campus to life. With the walls in place, the special curved glass windows that will... -
Google to Fix Incorrect 1-Star App Ratings in Search Results Next Week
4 Dec 2015 | 9:42 amGoogle today acknowledged an ongoing issue causing a number of iPhone, iPad and Mac apps to display incorrect one-star ratings in its search results on the web, and confirmed that a fix should be implemented by early next week. "I'm happy to share that we've been working hard on providing a solution, and a new fix has been scheduled for the next release, which should be rolling out early next week," wrote Google Search community manager AJ in the Google support forums. A growing number of developers, including the makers of Dandelion, have reported incorrect one-star ratings in Google search results since late October, despite actually having higher-than-one-star ratings on iTunes.One of the apps... -
Production of Faster Apple TV 5 Rumored to Begin in Early 2016
4 Dec 2015 | 4:54 amApple will begin trial production of a fifth-generation Apple TV in December 2015, with supplier Quanta Computer ramping up volume production in the first quarter of 2016, according to Taiwanese website DigiTimes. The report, citing "sources from Taiwan-based supply chain makers," claims the next-generation Apple TV will feature a new CPU that will "dramatically improve the device's hardware performance." Apple will also reportedly adopt a "heat-dissipation solution" in the streaming box to handle the faster CPU, but it remains unclear how that would differentiate from the large heat sink in the fourth-generation Apple TV. The report adds the next Apple TV will also gain unspecified "new...
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Get Something In Their Hands
1 Dec 2015 | 6:44 amIf you procrastinate because you’re waiting for something to be perfect, you’re missing an amazing opportunity. Everything I create, I do at least twice. I publish projects all the time that are good, but maybe something doesn’t work the way I thought it would when it’s in the hands of others. People know me by now and they say, “Hey, this doesn’t make sense.” Next thing you know, there’s a better version of the product available for them (and everyone who now benefits from that person’s suggestion). Continue ReadingThe post Get Something In Their Hands appeared first on chrisbrogan.com. -
Stamping Your Digital Passport
23 Nov 2015 | 8:17 amPeople tell me they’re too busy. When I dig into what they’re doing, especially online, it’s a lot of “noise” but not a lot of signal. No one seems happy and everyone seems harried, and yet, people keep adding to their own problems. Think About Vacations and Passports Imagine traveling to a different country. Would you land at the airport, stand in line, wait for the immigrations and customs official to stamp your passport, only to turn around again and get back on another plane? Continue ReadingThe post Stamping Your Digital Passport appeared first on chrisbrogan.com. -
YOU Make Yourself Busy
19 Nov 2015 | 5:49 amWhen people tell me “I know you’re probably really busy,” I always answer that I’m not. For unknown reasons, 100% of people laugh when I say that. I think they think I’m being funny or silly or sarcastic. But it’s true. I’m not busy. I’m blessed. YOU Make Yourself Busy I like playing video games. Right now, I like Destiny. It’s made by the folks who created Halo (Hi, Bungie!). I play that a bit when I’m in between other more brain-grinding work. I go to the gym. I like cooking for myself. Continue ReadingThe post YOU Make Yourself Busy appeared first on chrisbrogan.com. -
Mike Vardy on Productivity
13 Nov 2015 | 7:24 amI really enjoyed talking to Mike Vardy about productivity in this latest episode of my podcast. If you’re not a regular listener, be sure to stay for the part after the credits: Continue ReadingThe post Mike Vardy on Productivity appeared first on chrisbrogan.com. -
Health Care is Broken â How Modern Business Practices Might Fix It
27 Oct 2015 | 6:39 amSo I cut my foot. I’m not really sure how. I was cleaning up some stuff in my house and slashed my foot on who-knows-what? The cut is about an inch across and maybe 1/8 deep. Pretty deep. Scalpel deep. Now what? Health Care is Broken – Here’s How First, I had to find my health care card info because I never really have much need for it. I then decide to call and get a new Primary Care Provider because my last guy, while really nice, used to make me wait two or more hours past my appointment time every time I went to visit. Continue ReadingThe post Health Care is Broken – How Modern Business Practices Might Fix It appeared first on chrisbrogan.com.
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Copyblogger
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3 Resources to Help You Become a Master Content Marketing Storyteller
4 Dec 2015 | 6:00 amHow would you answer the question, âIf you were stranded on a deserted island — and could only have five books with you — which five would you choose?â Iâd choose my favorite stories to help me feel less alone and remain motivated. If stories are powerful enough to bring a sense of belonging to someone subject to the ultimate level of isolation, think of the effect they can have on your clients and customers who are (presumably) integrated into society. This weekâs Copyblogger Collection is a series of three handpicked articles that will show you: <ul> <li>How to build an audience with story</li> <li>How to identify the most important element of your marketing story</li> <li>How to use storytelling to create an...</li></ul> -
How to Survive and Thrive as a Corporate Content Marketer
3 Dec 2015 | 6:00 amIn early 2012, I turned on my corporate-provided laptop for my first day of work writing content for a large technology company. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. For more than 15 years, I’d been a dedicated freelancer — rejoicing in my independence, working in my little office from a log home in the middle of a vast forest. Back then, starting my own business was the only way I could live the life I wanted. But thanks to increased telecommuting options and better connectivity, now I get to enjoy my lifestyle along with a regular paycheck. Content marketers are creative people and being thrust into a hugely bureaucratic environment can be bewildering at first. When I was self-employed, I... -
The Tightwadâs Guide to Creating Competitive Content on a Budget
2 Dec 2015 | 6:00 amDo you need to spend a lot of money to create exceptional content? In a word, no. The barriers to entry for publishing on the Internet are extremely low. That’s why we see so much mediocre content everywhere we look. But you’re here reading Copyblogger. That tells me that “mediocre content” is a phrase that’s not part of your vocabulary. You’re aiming to create content that’s remarkable. Content that attracts an audience and builds your business. Today we’re going to cover how to produce winning content on a budget. A really small budget. The fact is, you don’t need to outspend the competition. You need to outthink them. 1. Gather ideas from all over The first tip involves a mindset shift. It’s... -
Your Cornerstone Content Blueprint: Answers to 9 Common Questions
1 Dec 2015 | 6:00 amWhen it comes to defining cornerstone content, Brian Clark said it best: A cornerstone is … basic, essential, indispensable, and the chief foundation upon which something is constructed or developed. Itâs what people need to know to make use of your website and do business with you. Cornerstone content pages can also help you accomplish many of your content marketing goals. Goals like getting links to your website, finding new readers, attracting subscribers to your email newsletter, ranking well in search engines for competitive keywords, and giving new life to old articles. Which makes cornerstone pages important for both seasoned bloggers and brand-new websites. And fortunately, these pages... -
How to Build a Lucrative Business with Premium WordPress Themes
30 Nov 2015 | 6:00 amSometimes content marketers forget that content isn’t only a game for wordsmiths. In fact, there’s a thriving community of visual content creators who have built robust businesses around what they do. And one of the most scaleable ways to do that is to craft high-quality premium WordPress themes. But there’s a lot more to it than “build something beautiful and the customers will show up.” In this post, I want to talk about what it takes to succeed as a WordPress theme designer in today’s environment. Once upon a time, all WordPress themes were free. The robust open-source CMS (content management system) attracted enthusiasts of all kinds, who made themes that looked good and suited different...
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Macworld
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Firefox reverses course, nixes in-browser ads
5 Dec 2015 | 11:15 amFirefoxâs in-browser ads were controversial from the start. After all, its development team had previously worked to protect usersâ privacy against increasingly invasive online advertising, so it seemed a bit odd for its developers to stick ads of any kind on the browser's start page. On Friday, however, Mozillaâthe non-profit organization that develops Firefoxâannounced that it will end its in-browser Suggested Tiles advertising program âin order to focus on content discovery,â according to the organization.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here -
Final Fantasy VII for iOS is a quirky classic of a role-playing game
5 Dec 2015 | 9:00 amThese days, keeping up with games can be a full-time job. So how do you separate the signal from the noise, the wheat from the chaff, the Temple Runs from the Temple Jumps? Allow us to help by regularly selecting a game You Should Play.How utterly beloved is Final Fantasy VII? Well, when a long-requested remake of the 1997 role-playing game was announced at E3 this June, attendees at Square Enixâs press conference stood up and cheered, YouTubers posted tearful reaction videos, and the companyâs stock shot up to its highest level in seven years. Only a teaser trailer was shown, and the game still stole the entire gaming convention.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here -
The Week in iPad Cases: Portenzo will make your iPad Pro look like a very large book
5 Dec 2015 | 7:00 am...plus plenty more picks for the iPad ProThis weekâs roundup of new iPad cases features Portenzoâs handsome folios for your new iPad Pro, a snuggly sleeve, and a few keyboard cases. Read on!CygnettThe TekShell (iPad Pro; $36) features a multi-layered construction with a pop of red around the edges for stylish corner protection.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here -
Survey spin: Apple Pay not so bad off
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 amThe Macalope wishes there was some phrase about lies and statistics that he could use. He really does. Alas, no one has ever made one up so weâll just have to wade into this piece about Apple Pay on our own. Sad, really.Writing for The Motley Fool, Sam Mattera asks âIs Anyone Using Apple Pay?â[Confusedly raises hoof.]That sound you hear now is the gears grinding as we downshift from âApple Payâ in the headline to âmobile paymentsâ in the subhead.SKREEEEEEEEEEEEE! Recent surveys from Trustev suggest most consumers aren't using Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, or Android Pay.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here -
The Week in iOS Apps: New, updated apps offer TV everywhere
4 Dec 2015 | 2:45 pmTV everywhere!This weekâs roundup offers two appsâone new, one updatedâthat let you view TV shows and games when and where you want. Plus: Two new messaging apps. Read on!To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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Smashing Magazine
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Web Development Reading List #115: Good News For HTTP/2, PHP7, And Better Flexbox Grids
4 Dec 2015 | 2:44 amWhatâs going on in the industry? What new techniques have emerged recently? What insights, tools, tips and tricks is the web design community talking about? Anselm Hannemann is collecting everything that popped up over the last week in his web development reading list so that you donât miss out on anything. The result is a carefully curated list of articles and resources that are worth taking a closer look at. â Ed. Winter isnât here yet, instead as youâre reading this, Iâm out for another biking session in the mountains today. You might already have noticed how important nature is to me. So this week, seeing the international climate conference in Paris not aiming for an ambitious... -
Getting Back Into The (Right) Deliverables Business
3 Dec 2015 | 9:18 amâGet out of the deliverables businessâ has become quite a mantra in the lean startup and UX movements. Thereâs much to love in that sentiment — after all, for every wireframe you make, youâre not shipping code to customers. But Iâm worried that, just like with the concept of a minimum viable product, weâve taken this sound advice to an extreme thatâs actually hurtful to the creation of good products. What follows is an account of my own journey in navigating these stormy design seas together with the community. The post Getting Back Into The (Right) Deliverables Business appeared first on Smashing Magazine. -
Getting Started With CSS calc()
2 Dec 2015 | 7:00 amI first discovered the calc() function more than four years ago, thanks to CSS3 Click Chart, and I was absolutely delighted to see that basic mathematical computations — addition, subtraction, multiplication and division — had found their way into CSS. A lot of people think preprocessors fully cover the realm of logic and computation, but the calc() function can do something that no preprocessor can: mix any kind of units. Preprocessors can only mix units with a fixed relation between them, like angular units, time units, frequency units, resolution units and certain length units. The post Getting Started With CSS calc() appeared first on Smashing Magazine. -
A Guide To Simple And Painless Mobile User Testing
1 Dec 2015 | 1:56 amThe incredible growth of mobile and the proliferation of mobile devices has made the UX designerâs job more challenging and interesting. It also means that user-testing mobile apps and websites is an essential component of the UX toolkit. But unlike the desktop environment, no out-of-the-box software packages such as Silverback or Camtasia are specifically designed to record mobile usability tests. Even if youâre not developing a mobile app, chances are that a large proportion of your website traffic is coming from mobile. Running regular mobile usability tests is the only way to gauge how well this channel is working for your customers. The post A Guide To Simple And Painless Mobile User... -
Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: December 2015
30 Nov 2015 | 12:45 amSince seven years, our monthly desktop wallpapers post is a Smashing favorite that wouldnât be possible without the tireless efforts of designers and artists from across the globe. Each month, we challenge you, the design community, to get your creative juices flowing and produce some interesting and inspiring desktop wallpapers. And well, we are very thankful to everyone who tickles their creativity and contributes to this challenge every month. This post features artwork for December 2015. The wallpapers all come in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. Now itâs up to you to decide: which one will deck your desktop this month?The post Desktop Wallpaper...
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Williams-Sonoma founder dies
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Opinion: What Obama should say
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Video of rare deep-sea squid
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Liberty U. president: If more good people were armed, 'We could end those Muslims'
5 Dec 2015 | 6:53 pmAt a time when most college campuses prohibit guns, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. thinks the opposite should be the case -- urging all his school's students to be armed, especially in light of this week's massacre in San Bernardino, California.
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Scott Kelby's Photoshop Insider
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The KelbyOne 20 Days of Christmas: Wacom Tablets
5 Dec 2015 | 9:26 amFor the next 20 days leading up to Christmas Scott Kelby and RC Concepcion of KelbyOne share with you the gear that every photographer would want to see on under their tree this year. This episode is dedicated to the Wacom tablet. If you are a Creative, the line of tablets from Wacom are absolutely indispensable to your workflow and creativity. We’re big fans of them – and know that the person who you give this to will go crazy over them! For more information on Wacom’s line of tablets, go to http://www.wacom.com/en-us For the photographer on your holiday list, make sure you check out our great deals at KelbyOne: http://kelbyone.com/cyberweek/ The post The KelbyOne 20 Days of Christmas: Wacom Tablets... -
The KelbyOne 20 Days of Christmas: Lightbox Photo Cards | Bigger Picture Cards
4 Dec 2015 | 11:29 amFor the next 20 days leading up to Christmas Scott Kelby and RC Concepcion of KelbyOne share with you the gear that every photographer would want to see on under their tree this year. Photographers invest heavily in gear, but often need to find inspiration for that next project. Lightbox Photo Cards and Bigger Picture Cards are an invaluable tool to kickstart that creativity. This should be stocking stuffers for everyone into photography For more information on the Bigger Picture Cards go to http://www.biggerpicture.cards/en/ For more information on the Lightbox Photo Cards go to http://lightbox-photography-cards.myshopify.com/ For the photographer on your holiday list, make sure you check out our... -
Some Quick Friday Stuff (incl. the last day to get our best offer of the year)
3 Dec 2015 | 11:11 pmThis is it â the very last day to get our best KelbyOne membership deal of the year. In short, here’s what it is: A one-year membership, just $149 (our lowest price of the year), PLUS, you get two awesome bonuses (our Creative Pack full of Photoshop & Lightroom goodies, and my “Live From the Tampa Theater” full day seminar lighting and retouching seminar, from start to finish). There are also great deals on Photoshop World Full Conference Passes (Save $300), and save a bunch on our latest books (including books by Peter Hurley & Jay Maisel). Here’s the link: http://kelbyone.com/cyberweek This all ends tonight at midnight, so “get ’em while they’re hot!” x https://youtu.be/dZWRnltgZ94 New Photoshop CC... -
The KelbyOne 20 Days of Christmas: Peak Design Bag
3 Dec 2015 | 1:19 pmFor the next 20 days leading up to Christmas Scott Kelby and RC Concepcion of KelbyOne share with you the gear that every photographer would want to see on under their tree this year. This episode is dedicated to the Everyday Messenger from Peak Design. This has quickly become Scott Kelby’s favorite bag with its intuitive design and style. The photographer on your Holiday list will absolutely love its form and function! For more information on the Everyday Messenger back from Peak Design go to https://www.peakdesign.com/the-everyday-messenger/ For the photographer on your holiday list, make sure you check out our great deals at KelbyOne: http://kelbyone.com/cyberweek/ The post The KelbyOne 20 Days of... -
Itâs Free Stuff Thursday!
3 Dec 2015 | 12:00 amx https://youtu.be/zzhYWX-1Ib0 Free Books from KelbyOne! Yesterday you saw the video above where Scott and RC made gift suggestions in the way of books from KelbyOne instructors. Well, today is Free Stuff Thursday, so how about we give away a free copy of each of these books! Leave a comment letting us know which one of the following books you’d like for your chance to win! <ul> <li>The Photoshop Workbook by Glyn Dewis</li> <li>Picture Perfect Practice by Roberto Valenzuela</li> <li>The Headshot by Peter Hurley</li> <li>It’s Not About The F-Stop by Jay Maisel</li> <li>Light, Gesture, & Color by Jay Maisel</li> <li>How Do I Do That In Lightroom? by Scott Kelby</li> <li>The Lightroom CC Book for Digital Photographers by Scott Kelby</li> </ul> Last Week’s Winners 1-Month...
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Digital Photography School
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Your Guide to Creating Unique Conceptual Photography
5 Dec 2015 | 10:00 amWhat is conceptual photography? Have you heard about it, but not been able to work out what it is? Who are the artists doing it? How can you do it? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then read on and see if they can be answered for you. Conceptual photography is a type of fine art photography. Like the latter, everyone you ask will give you a different definition. It is an art form that has been around for as long as people have been making art. It seems to be something that people have only started talking about in the last 10 years or so. The Tower of the Manchester Unity Building where the brief was to make it look like Batman lived there. So the sky was replaced and a lot of processing... -
Review of the Wacom Intuos Photo Pen and Touch Tablet
5 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amIntuos Photo Creative Pen and Touch Tablet In this article Iâll review the Wacom Intuos Photo Creative Tablet Small. Wacom brought out this model, and three other similar ones, back in September 2015. The only difference is they come bundled with different software. Otherwise the specs are the same. Can you benefit from using a tablet? The short answer to this question is, yes. Do you actually need one? Possibly not. But, if your workflow demands a lot of retouching to your images, then you will indeed benefit from using a tablet. The pen (stylus) essentially replaces your mouse, and allows for more precise actions where pinpoint accuracy, especially pressure sensitivity, are indispensable. Iâve being... -
Weekly Photography Challenge â Kids
4 Dec 2015 | 10:00 amKids! Gotta love them. I don’t have any myself but I enjoy being around them, and taking in their energy and freedom they exhibit. They say what’s on their mind and aren’t afraid of what other people think when they dance, sing, do art, etc. We adults can learn a lot from them. By Jessica Lucia Weekly Photography Challenge – Kids So how can we capture the essence of what being a kid is all about in our photographs? These recent dPS articles may help you: <ul> <li>5 Tips for Photographing Your Own Children Stress-Free</li> <li>Tried and Tested Tips for Photographing Kids</li> <li>4 Tips for Connecting and Photographing Kids More Naturally</li> <li>10 Tips for Taking Stunning Winter Portraits of Your Kids</li> </ul> Now go photograph some kids. Your... -
29 Unencumbered Images of Kids Being Kids
4 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amKids have a natural free spirit about them. They don’t sensor themselves and they do what they want, how they want, when they want to – usually. Let’s see some images (you’ll notice that a few of these are my own images) that capture this essence of what it is to be a kid: By Benurs – Learning and learning… By Maitham Rushaidan By adoephoto By United Nations Photo By Marcin Moga By Attila Siha By brighter than sunshine By Premnath Thirumalaisamy By ThomasLife By Robbert van der Steeg By Donnie Ray Jones By Darlene Hildebrandt By Darlene Hildebrandt By Darlene Hildebrandt By Steve Evans By Steve Evans By Darlene Hildebrandt By Capture Queen By ZOBEL * By Kevin Conor Keller By Darlene Hildebrandt By Darlene... -
Create Your Own Watermark using a Custom Shape in Photoshop
3 Dec 2015 | 10:09 amBig transparent type copyright watermark that you would use send to clients for proofing. I know there are many ways of creating a watermark. Using the Watermark Editor in Lightroom for example allows you to add your own text or graphic to your images. In general there is a lot of debate whether or not to add a watermark to images. This article isnât going to discuss the pros and cons of watermarking your images. Instead, IÂ will demonstrate a step-by-step tutorial using the Custom Tool in Photoshop. Whether you upload your images to the various social media platforms, or you want to send a client a high resolution image for proofing. This easy tutorial will show you how to create your own watermark using...
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Kazakhstan will require internet surveillance back doors
5 Dec 2015 | 8:43 pmWant to know why it's a bad idea for the government to ask for back door access to your data? Here's why. As of January 1st, Kazakhstan will require the presence of a "national security certificate" on every internet-capable device in the country.... -
GoPro's Hero4 Session camera drops to a more reasonable $199
5 Dec 2015 | 6:04 pmWhen GoPro launched its cube-shaped Hero4 Session camera, we wouldn't have blamed you for giving it a pass. Why pay $399 (eventually $349) for an action cam whose main selling point is its size? There won't be any confusion from now on, though. GoP... -
FBI arrests alleged Silk Road creator's mentor in Thailand
5 Dec 2015 | 4:32 pmAnother major Silk Road player might be facing court in the near future, specifically Roger Thomas Clark, whom the feds caught in Thailand on December 3rd. During his time as Ross Ulbricht's senior adviser, a position that the feds believe netted him... -
TAG Heuer's Android smartwatch is (relatively) popular
5 Dec 2015 | 2:50 pmTAG Heuer's $1,500 Connected smartwatch may have been a big gamble, but it's paying off... relatively speaking. LVMH watch chief Jean-Claude Biver tells Bloomberg that his company is upping production of the Android Wear timepiece to meet demand fro... -
NASA shows the sharpest ever close-up photos of Pluto
5 Dec 2015 | 1:31 pmI can practically hear you groan -- more Pluto photos? Well, these are kind of special: they're the sharpest pictures the New Horizons probe took during its closest flyby in July, and NASA believes these may be the best snapshots of the dwarf planet...
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Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
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Behind the camera: Beauty photographer Lindsay Adler
5 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amLindsay Adler started her career as a portrait photographer very early. As a teenager, she took her classmates' senior portraits, and later found that shooting portraits through each summer during college would help offset the costs of the school year. She's now an author, educator and a leading fashion and studio photographer based in New York. We sat down with her recently to find out more about her early career, success and her evolving views on her own so-called 'failures.' See more videos on our YouTube channel -
Google launches Cardboard Camera VR app for Android
4 Dec 2015 | 12:43 pmAs a followup to its Cardboard headset and Cardboard app, Google has launched a new VR content creation tool for Android called Cardboard Camera. With Cardboard Camera, users are able to record 360-degree panoramas for viewing with Cardboard VR headsets. Read more -
Sony finalizes buyout of Toshiba's sensor business
4 Dec 2015 | 12:01 pmBack in October, Sony announced its intention to buy out Toshiba's sensor business, and today they've sealed the deal. Sony is spending „19 billion ($154 million) on the acquisition. Toshiba says that they will 'transfer semiconductor fabrication facilities, equipment and related assets of Toshiba's 300mm wafer production line, mainly located at its Oita Operations facility, to Sony Semiconductor as part of the deal'. The company's 1,100 workers will be offered positions at Sony after the merger closes by the end of the first quarter 2016. This deal potentially affects every camera manufacturer that has used Sony and/or Toshiba APS-C (and smaller) sensors in the past - which is to say virtually all... -
Manfrotto launches bright and compact Lykos LED lighting panels
4 Dec 2015 | 11:15 amItalian accessories manufacturer Manfrotto has announced it is to introduce a new range of LED light panels under the Lykos brand name. The Lykos Daylight and Lykos BiColor panels are small enough to hold in one hand but can also be mounted on a lighting stand, and can be powered by an L-type video-camera battery or via the included AC adapter. Both panels use surface-mounted LEDs which the company claims deliver better power efficiency, more consistent color, flicker-free illumination and an improved working life. The Daylight version has a color temperature of 5600K while the BiColor model uses white and warm LEDs. These can be mixed to produce anything from 3000-5600K, to match local lighting conditions... -
PIX 2015: Benjamin Von Wong and the journey from ordinary to extraordinary
4 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amIn his first year learning photography, Benjamin Von Wong created over 50,000 photographs, but none of them struck him as extraordinary. It wasn't until he tried out a flash gun that he began to see new possibilities that could make his work stand out. Many more photos later, Benjamin Von Wong is well-known for imagery that blends practical effects, fantastic locations and post-processing into something surreal and extraordinary. Find out how he got his start and what inspires his elaborate shoots in his PIX 2015 talk. See more panels, talks and demos from PIX 2015
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Lightroom Killer Tips
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The emotional impact of lines
1 Dec 2015 | 9:01 pmHere is another thoughtful discussion from Steve Gustafson about how lines can influence emotion in a photo. Last time we discussed how your eye responds to lines. Since we know that your eye would rather follow a line then cross it, a photographer has some control on where a viewer looks in a photograph. Lines can guide a viewer to a specific subject or act as a divider in the frame of a photograph. Knowing someone’s eye will follow the path of a line gives insight into why the shape of a line has an emotional impact on a person. The eye moves in a rhythm as it travels along the line and this rhythm is what stimulates the emotion. Just like rhythm in music, eye movement has the ability to  produce an... -
Lightroom in Your Web Browser
1 Dec 2015 | 12:16 amHi Gang: I found this video (below) that goes over some new Web-based features of Lightroom that kind of flew under the radar, including the ability to edit your Lightroom images via a Web browser (this was all added in the most recent update to Lightroom Mobile, and is seen above). The short video, from Adobe’s own Julianne Kost, is definitely worth checking out â even if you’ll never use some of these features â it’s pretty intriguing what they’ve done (and hey, ya never know). I’m in Austin, Texas for my seminar here today, and I’m in Chicago on Friday for my seminar there. Hope to see some of you there in person. Here’s to a better-than-average Tuesday! Best, -Scott P.S. If you missed any of our... -
Book Winners, Chicken Dinners, and Our Famous Cyber Monday Deal Finder
29 Nov 2015 | 9:16 pmOK, first congrats to these fine folks who all won a copy of the Print Edition of my book, “How Do I Do That in Lightroom?” (from Rocky New publishing) from my post here on Friday: Dave Gibbeson Barb Lundberg Susan Scharenberg Allan Krejsler Neil E. My assistant Lynn will be contacting you direct to arrange shipping. Congrats! If you didn’t win, here are the links to pick up a copy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or from us at KelbyOne. Get our lowest KelbyOne membership price of the year Today in the US is “Cyber Monday” our online shopping version of “Black Friday” and today more people become KelbyOne members, or renew their memberships, than any other day of the year (of course, it’s because not... -
Iâm Giving Away 5 Copies of my âHow do I do that in Lightroom?â Book
27 Nov 2015 | 7:53 amIn honor of Black Friday Deals (the biggest shopping day of the year here in the US) I’m giving away FIVE copies of the Print Edition of my book “How Do I Do That In Lightroom?” (from Rocky Nook publishing – see the trailer below for more details). Just leave me a comment here and you’re entered. We’ll pick winners on Monday. Good luck everybody! Best, -Scott P.S. Our best deal of the year on KelbyOne memberships kicks off today â here’s the link to our Black Friday / Cyber Weekend deals. Hope you check ’em out (btw: it’s not only our lowest price – you get lots of bonus stuff, too including Lightroom presets and our 250 Hot Tips ebook). The post I’m Giving Away 5 Copies of my “How do I do that in... -
Clever little âOld Schoolâ Lens Flare Trick in Lightroom
24 Nov 2015 | 5:49 amA few months ago I ran across this pretty clever “old school” lens flare technique from KelbyOne online training instructor Kristina Sherk, and I thought I’d share it here. She did it back in LR 4, but of course it still works in whichever version of Lightroom you have. Check it out below. Pretty cool, right? Hope you find that helpful. Best, -Scott P.S. Kristina has some awesome high-end retouching classes on KelbyOne – if you’re a member, make sure you give her classes a look – she’s really good! The post Clever little “Old School” Lens Flare Trick in Lightroom appeared first on Lightroom Killer Tips.
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MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - iOS Blog
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Video Review: SwitchEasy's Cases for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Are Thin and Affordable
4 Dec 2015 | 1:41 pmFor our latest video review, we took a look at SwitchEasy's lineup of cases for the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. SwitchEasy has been making cases for Apple's line of iPads and iPhones for years and its latest set of cases offer the quality design and affordable pricing the company is known for. SwitchEasy's $20 Nude collection is its thinnest and lightest set of cases, measuring in at 0.8mm thick. Though it's thin, it is made from a rigid polycarbonate material that has a textured exterior for better grip. It's not going to offer a lot of drop protection, but it'll protect an iPhone from bumps and scratches. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Numbers series is... -
Anova Wi-Fi Precision Sous Vide Cooker Becomes First Cooking Device Available in Apple Retail Stores
4 Dec 2015 | 1:15 pmApple has recently started offering the Anova Wi-Fi Precision Cooker both online and in its retail stores, marking the first smart cooking device the company has sold to customers. Anova is a company that makes a range of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected precision cookers for sous vide meal preparation. The Wi-Fi Precision Cooker Apple offers is Anova's newest model, equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity that allows it to interface with an iPhone for monitoring purposes. Using the iPhone app, it's possible to set the temperature on the pot from afar and monitor its cooking progress. The Anova app also includes a selection of top sous vide recipes. For those unfamiliar with sous vide cooking,... -
How to Get the Most Out of Sharing on Apple TV 4
4 Dec 2015 | 11:52 amThe newest version of Apple's set-top box has a lot of features that were not available in previous models, and while some things are fairly easy to figure out, other features are somewhat hidden and harder to find. One great feature Apple has included with its fourth-generation Apple TV is a new App Store and the ability to have multiple accounts connected to the set-top box. Some sharing features connect automatically, but others take more work. We've got a guide for setting up various account and device sharing options so you can access the most content in the easiest way possible on the new Apple TV. Home Sharing With Home Sharing enabled, you can access movies, music, TV shows, audiobooks, and... -
MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Rugged Waterproof BRV-1 Speaker From Braven
4 Dec 2015 | 11:00 amFor this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Braven to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of the company's BRV-1 outdoor speakers. The BRV-1 is a rugged speaker that's ideal for outdoor use at the beach, the pool, hiking, or anywhere else. It's light weight and compact at 4.75 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches, able to fit in the palm of a hand, and its shockproof exterior keeps it safe from drops and dings. It has an IPX7 waterproof rating, so it's going to survive rain and splashes. It can be fully submersed in water up to a meter deep for 30 minutes. The BRV-1's battery will last for 12 hours of continuous audio play and it comes equipped with a 1,400 mAh powerbank that can give an iPhone or iPad a... -
Zagg Review: The Messenger Universal Keyboard for iPad Pro Is a Good Value, but Has a Few Drawbacks
4 Dec 2015 | 10:25 amWhen the iPad Pro launched, Zagg had a third-party keyboard ready to go for the device - the Messenger Universal, an affordable universal keyboard designed to fit a wide range of tablets as large as the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. As a simple universal keyboard, it has the benefit of being readily available for purchase and it's relatively cheap compared to other options, but there are some definite downsides to the Messenger Universal that may prevent it from being a viable option for some people. Rather than taking advantage of the Smart Connector on the iPad Pro, the Messenger Universal connects over Bluetooth like any traditional Bluetooth keyboard, pairing via the Settings app on the iPad Pro. I had no...
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CNN.com - Travel
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You might not have heard of these legendary fast food joints, but the locals in their home cities sure have
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Asia's most intimidating and photogenic hotel
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How to see the northern lights across Iceland
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Meet the 'homeless man' who flies the world first class
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