This week my favorite and recent bookmarks run the gamut between politics, Halloween, computer-animation, Photoshop, and more! I sincerely hope that you find at least a few of them useful, interesting, and fun.
- In light of the upcoming election, I am including a link I just discovered today. Glassbooth.org is a useful tool, especially if you remain undecided about which Presidential canididate will get your vote. This website offers a quiz based on your stance on the issues which are facing this country. It involves 3 simple steps. The first step allows you to pinpoint which issues matter most to you. The next step offers a “quiz” based on those issues. There is no “right or wrong” answer. The questions merely ask for your beliefs and opinions on these issues. The finishing step lets you see which candidate’s views and stances are most similar to yours. It ranks how similar you are to each candidate. It is definitely worth a try.
- I recently purchased the Abobe Creative Suite, and did not quite know where to begin. Several friends who are graphic designers suggested I begin with Photoshop, since all of the other programs are generally image-based. I was lucky enough to come across Smashing Magazine’s article detailing 35 Beautiful Vintage and Retro Photoshop Tutorials. I dug right in, and created my first Photoshop picture last night. I started with the comic book photo effect. I loved working with Photoshop, and discovering my creative side. I also discovered that I have much to learn! This article has some really cool ideas if you are into vintage and retro-style posters, photos, and effects.
- Dwigger is a new site that combines Twitter with Digg-like voting. Basically, if you have a Twitter account, you can repost your tweets on Dwigger, and allow fellow-Dwiggers to vote them up or down. You can also tweet directly from Dwigger, follow people, and comment on others’ Dwiggs or Tweets.
- Are you looking for a few fun, but cheap Halloween decorating ideas? The girls behind Pippin Party offer three easy, creative, and inexpensive ideas that will add some Spook to your home. Check out their how-to guide to making a spooky mirror, and “Monster Family” pictures and magnets.
- I was spending a relaxing Saturday night at home a couple of months ago. I turned on the tv and began flipping through the channels. Something caught my eye on PBS. They were presenting Animusic videos. Animusic, at it’s core, is high-tech, and extremely creative computer animated music. They are not just videos with music playing in the background. They are very creative scenes with instruments literally coming alive. I honestly don’t know how to describe them, other than to say they blew me away!
- What do you get when you combine apples, crescent rolls, and Mountain Dew? Why, you get apple dumplings, of course! A co-worker brought some semi-homemade apple dumplings to work one day. They were wonderful! I was surprised to learn just how deceptively easy they are to make. The recipe can be found at Simplycook.net. Just don’t tell your friends know how easy they were to make. Let them think that you spent all day in the kitchen!
- Check out this Youtube video for some more really easy Halloween crafts you can make with your kids (or by yourself.)
Here is the direct YouTube link.
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