44 Grunge Photoshop Tutorials What’s up today? We’ve actually compiled a whole array of creative grunge tutorials so you can infuse staggering grungy styles into your artworks using Photoshop. Lately the grunge effect is known to be an enormously popular trend in web design, and basically it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon. So if you want to really wild on your grunge designs, you may now explore different techniques in Photoshop that can give your artwork some textured, aged and uneven looks with rusting metal signs, dirty spots, grunge patterns, scorched borders, or overall distressed accents. Head blow off effect Designing a typographic concept poster Distressed effects in Photoshop The new way to create 3D text Create a rough woody text effect with wood splinters texture in Photoshop How to design an impressive graphic tee in Photoshop How to make a worn vintage beach ad in Photoshop Design an awesome geometric shaped typography with grungy background in Photoshop Creating a retro grunge poster
This is How We Really Lose Weight: Why It's Simple and How You'll Lose 2 lb. of Fat Every Week Fat is one of the two basic forms of energy that is stored in the body. Fat is not inherently bad; Not only is it an incredibly dense form of energy, but we need it to survive. At approx. 3600 Kilocalories (from now on called calories) per pound (454 grams x 9 cal/gram = 3554.82) it gets close to the power output of rocket fuel! Without fat we would have never survived as a species. Modern society has created an environment where gaining fat is very easy (cdc obesity stats). So here’s the question – how do we prevent excess fat from being stored on our bodies? Losing fat is not complicated. CaloriesHormones Calories Since fat is stored energy, in order to oxidize (burn) it we need to expend energy. Through our BMRStaying active throughout our day Our BMR Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the amount of energy (measured in calories) that it takes to run your brain, internal systems, and the processes of your cells. Your BMR is very closely associated with your metabolism. Staying Active Hormones
What are the F1 through F12 keys? Commonly known as function keys on a computer keyboard, F1 through F12 may have a variety of different uses or no use at all. The operating system installed on the computer and the software program currently open can change how each of these keys operate. A program is capable of not only using each of the function keys, but also combining the function keys with the ALT or CTRL key. For example, Microsoft Windows users can press ALT + F4 to close the program currently active. Note: Some keyboards include additional functions on the function keys, which can be activated by pressing the FN key, usually located near the CTRL key, and the appropriate function key. Tip: Some computers may automatically enable the FN key for accessing the special functions on the F1 through F12 keys. If your keyboard does not have a row of function keys, they are probably set up as secondary functions on other keys. In Windows renames a highlighted icon, file, or folder in all versions of Windows.
17 Easy Ways To Make Your Day More Productive If you are not having a very productive day, and lets face it we all have them once in a while; then here are 17 things you can do to change that. 1. If you’re working on multiple projects, focus most of your time on the one that will yield the highest results. This is often called the 80/20 rule or the Pareto principle, and it says that figuring out which 20% of your work will yield 80% of the best results will make you way more productive and inclined to work. 2. To burn off any anxiety you’re having, go for a run, dance, or do a physical activity for a half hour. Working out increases your creativity and confidence, and is often a great way to clear your mind and let original ideas start to flow. 3. Being able to make a decision and move forward will help you be more productive. 4. Or at worst, leave it on, but only respond to a text or call if it’s absolutely necessary during the time when you’re working. 5. This is seriously the best idea all around. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
What does "America" mean please? Definition/Meaning It is an irony of history that the name "America" did not come from Christopher Columbus. That distinction belongs to a German writer of geography. In a further twist of events, America was named after Amerigo Vespucci, a 15th century Florentine merchant who owned a business in Seville, Spain, furnishing supplies for ships, preparing them for mercantile expeditions. How do we explain what seems to mock the reality of history? Stirred by the achievements of Columbus and envious of the reputation his discoveries brought, Vespucci endeavored to cultivate Columbus' friendship and trust. Seven years after Columbus' first voyage and while Columbus was still alive, Vespucci accompanied an expedition that consisted of four ships. Some years later Vespucci's letters were published and read by Martin Waldseemuller, a noted geographer, and Mathias Ringmann, a schoolmaster. Apparently ignorant of the discoveries and achievements made by Columbus fifteen years earlier, Ringmann continued:
29 Semi-Productive Things I Do Online When I'm Trying to Avoid Real Work You don’t always have to work hard to be productive. Productivity can simply be the side effect of doing the right things. So here’s a list of 29 semi-productive things I do online when my mind is set on avoiding ‘real work.’ Check delicious popular tags like ‘useful,’ ‘tutorials,’ ‘tips,’ ‘howto,’ ‘advice,’ ‘entrepreneurship,’ etc. for interesting, educational articles to read.Watch one of the thousands of educational videos streaming at TED.com, Academic Earth and Teacher Tube.Read an online book list and find a new book to grab next time I’m at the library. Oh, and ever since I bought my new (super sexy) Apple iPad , I’ve been enjoying all of these sites on the go and catching looks from almost everyone who passes me while I browse. So what kind of semi-productive things do you do online in your off-time? Photo by: Colorblind Picaso Party Casino Related 30 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less April 19, 2012 In "Happiness" 30 Ways to Save 30 Minutes a Day October 4, 2010
13 Hacks to Improve Your Google Search Even the king of all search engines can be throttled up with a few simple tricks. From finding flights to discovering new music, here are 13 ways to hack Google. Ever since the Internet's dozens of Web crawlers (AltaVista, anyone?) were whittled down to a single alpha engine, pinpointing your online destination has been a relative breeze. But it turns out even Google can be juiced up with a few simple tricks. Type in “set timer for” followed by a number of minutes, or a specific hour you’d like an alert, and Google will graciously comply with an obnoxious beeping once the moment has arrived. Sometimes a memory lapse leaves you searching for the right word. To encompass a wider definition than you’re currently searching for, add a “~” in front of the word, and Google will pull up results from similar terms as well. Instead of slogging through your airline’s website, just type in your flight number and get an easy look at all the important stuff: flight status, times, terminal, and gate.
100 Amazing How-To Sites to Teach Yourself Anything Posted by Site Administrator in Online Learning May 7th, 2009 Learning new skills and expanding your knowledge doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. There are loads of free resources on the Web that can help you find instructional videos, tutorials and classes to learn a wide variety of skills from fixing basic car problems to speaking another language. With 100 sites to choose from, you’re bound to find something here that will help you learn just about anything you could want. General Tutorials These sites offer a wide range of tutorials and videos. Around the House Want to know how to fix that broken cabinet or hang up some great wallpaper? Business and Management If you feel like you’re seriously lacking on business and management skills at work, no need to worry. KnowThis? Language and Writing Those who want to learn a new language, improve their writing skills or just learn more about literature will be well-served by these instructional sites. Technology Math S.O.S. Science Creativity
DIY salt spray for beachy waves No need to hit the beach for an adorable hairstyle. You can get the same wind and sea salt wavy locks even if you're nowhere near the ocean. It's super easy to make a DIY sea salt spray for beachy waves at home! The sea salt in the spray will help bring out your natural waves, the essential oil will help keep your hair moisturized (and smelling great), and the hair gel will help to hold things beautifully. Get ready for a wind-swept, beach-inspired ‘do! DIY salt spray for beachy waves Supplies: 8 ounces warm water5 drops of your favorite essential oil (we used grapefruit)2 teaspoons sea salt or coarse salt (a little more for very long or thick hair)1 teaspoon hair gel (the runnier, the better)1 spray bottle Directions: Mix the ingredients together in your spray bottle and shake to combine.Spray the mixture onto towel-dried, damp hair. You'll be swept away with a great hairstyle! More DIY beauty DIY facial mist for summertimeBeer treatments for your hairDIY fragrance made with vodka
HassleMe DIY Dry Shampoo for Light or Dark Hair Dry shampoos have been all the rage among some of my friends lately, and I can understand why… A product that makes your hair look clean when it hasn’t been washed in the past three days that day is a tremendous help, especially for those of us with little ones who are lucky if we get to use the bathroom alone, much less shower every day… Dry shampoos are also great if you’re switching to “no-poo” or homemade natural shampoo , which will often leave your hair oily for the first week or so while your scalp adjusts to not having its natural oils stripped each day. Personally, I have naturally oily hair even when I don’t strip the oils, so I am a huge fan of dry shampoo. The basic idea of a dry shampoo (or wet-dry shampoo) is to put an oil absorbing substance (like arrowroot or cornstarch) on the oily parts of your hair to absorb the oil and leave it looking clean. Commercial dry shampoos can be pricey and contain things like “isobutane, butane and propane.” DIY Dry Shampoo for Light Hair
15 Best Online Resources for College Students Online resources have made an entire revolution in education, not only because they are convenient and accessible, but because they make the entire process of teaching and learning more interesting and memorable. There are free and paid online resources for college students and they usually complement one another quite well. Each student will prefer different resources according to their subjects of interest and learning style, but there are universally great tools that impress nearly every student who tries them. In order to help college students locate the best online resources that will make their lives easier, we tailored a list of 15 most useful links that offer exactly what they need for achieving good grades. 1. Tom Kuhlmann is a blogger who shares practical tips all students can benefit from. 2. Atrixware is a company that has developed a great online learning management system that enables students to create great presentations easily. 3. 4. 5.Study Guide Zone 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
13 Deliciously Simple DIY Lip Balms There are so many kinds of lip balm out there, but it can be hard to find just the right one. What’s the solution? Make your own, of course! It’s surprisingly simple to whip up a batch of lip balm or tinted gloss that’s perfectly customized to your…taste. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 2-Ingredient Lip Balm: Similar to the Kool-Aid idea, this tinted gloss, only uses two ingredients—Crystal Light powder and petroleum jelly. Bonus! Have you ever tried making your own lip balm? Kristin combines her love of words, a passion for creating, and a drive to learn new skills.
Gorgeous Examples Of Eye Make-up Here is a stunning selection of eye make-up styles. Must try! via ( thecrowandthepowderpuff ) via ( room27 ) via ( churinatatyana )