Monday, November 30, 2015

How to Use These and Those

These and those are both pronouns, words that substitute for other nouns in a sentence. Knowing when to use each pronoun can be tricky, however. If you're confused about when to use these and those, read on to find out the difference between them.

How to Divorce in Utah

Utah allows divorce on fault-based grounds, as well as the no-fault grounds of irreconcilable differences. If you want to file for divorce in a Utah court, you must have lived in the state for at least three months. If you have minor children and need the court to decide custody, those children typically must have lived in the state at least six months.

How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs in the Oven

Boiling eggs is for your grandma. This way is so deliciously fool-proof that the entire article could be, "Throw them in the oven." But don't do that. Avoid the boiling water and the timers and the fuss and read on.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

How to Tame Your Gerbils

Gerbils are shy, inquisitive, and affectionate members of the rodent family that live throughout the world. If you take the time to properly tame your gerbils, they may be less likely to be shy or aggressive and instead provide much love and fun to you and your family.

How to Antique Brass

New brass is a shiny golden color, but over time it darkens and takes on a green, brown, or reddish patina. If you prefer the appearance of older brass, there are several ways to hasten or imitate aging. Read on to discover which method to select for your purposes, and how to prepare your brass beforehand to ensure the antiquing process works.

How to Get Rid of Teenage Acne

Approximately 85% of all teens deal with acne to one degree or another. Contrary to popular belief, no link has been found between diet and acne. The actual cause is due to hormonal changes in teenagers, which produce additional facial oils. Most of these cases are basic and can be cleared up with a daily washing regimen that combats the extra facial oil. However, some cases may be severe or persistent enough to warrant a trip to the dermatologist.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

How to Heal a Cold Sore Naturally

Cold sores are caused by a form of the Herpes Simplex Virus known as HSV-1. They exhibit as painful ulcers around the mouth and lips. Cold sores are also called fever blisters and are very common. This virus is similar to (but not the same as) the virus that causes genital herpes, which is HSV-2. While they are different viruses, both can be found on the lips and on the genitalia. Those infected with either virus can also spread the viruses through close personal contact during kissing, oral sex, or any oral contact.

How to Get Into Duke University

Duke University is an elite institution with a tradition of admitting the most qualified students. On average, only about 13% of applying students are admitted. The admission process includes official applications, recommendations, an essay and submission of standardized test scores. If you want to give yourself the best chance of success, learn the basic requirements for admission and some tips for making yourself stand out.

How to Make Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles (named after the earthy, dirt-covered fungus that they resemble) are a wonderful and luxurious way to treat someone special (including yourself). With these instructions, you can make them in the comfort of your kitchen and enjoy the fresh, rich flavor of homemade chocolate truffles.

Friday, November 27, 2015

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

It’s very difficult not to compare yourself with others, given the preoccupation we have with perfection in modern life. If we start examining our achievements and accomplishments, then we can raise the bar even further. It is natural to compare yourself to others, and even envy them. But when you become obsessed with your deficiencies, rather than the areas in which you excel, you are focused on the wrong thing. This can be debilitating and it can even prevent you from taking part in many aspects of your life. Constant comparison with others tends to lower your self-esteem and make you feel bad about yourself. Resist the urge to compare yourself with others by becoming aware of how you view yourself. Set goals for yourself that will build your confidence, and relearn behaviors that will improve your opinion of yourself.

How to Crack Your Upper Back

Cracking your back is quite simple. You may crack it by yourself naturally, with props or have a friend do it for you. Repeated cracking may make adjustments at the chiropractor much easier, and can help with back pain.

How To Create A Advertisement Banner In Photoshop

In this tutorial we are going to demonstrate how easy you can design in just a couple of steps a Advertisement Banner using some basic photoshop tools, As usual,loads of great tips and techniques so let’s get started! Also the PSD file is available for download.

Creating and using Flats in Photoshop CS4 (updated)

Flats separates key objects in your line art from one another using different base colors. They will be your tools in masking certain areas of your image, so that other areas will not be affected. Video included.

Coloring Skin and Body in Photoshop CS4 (updated)

This tutorial deals more on the technique and process of using the tools in Photoshop (CS versions) to color skin. I hope you find some of what I put in here to good use.

Design a stunning 3D text effext

A good effect helps to increase the creativity and uniqueness of a design but also help to achieve a great finish. So today i will take you through the process of designing a very nice 3D text effect.

Greyscale part of an image

A guide to making part of an image colored, while making the rest black and white, in photoshop.

An intoduction to Masks

This SWF tutorial will give you an introduction to masks in Photoshop and their uses.

Another beautiful background for a space scene

Create another beautiful background for a space scene with stars and space dust.

The makings of a wine bottle

In this tutorial we're going to go over how to make a wine bottle from scratch. It’s not a long tutorial but I hope that won’t make it less fun. Enjoy!

Nature Inspired Wallpaper in Photoshop

In this tutorial we will create an easy to make but cool wallpaper inspired by nature.

How to Calculate Mean Deviation About Mean (for Ungrouped Data)

Let's learn how to calculate mean deviation about mean for raw or ungrouped data.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

How to Eat Coconut Oil

Medical research has shown that coconut oil is a better choice than any other saturated fat. It may provide a wide range of health benefits, from improving blood sugar and insulin rates to helping with weight control. It has also been found to strengthen mineral absorption which can promote healthy teeth and bones. Coconut oil has also been found to have antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. You can use coconut oil in many ways, but eating it is a simple and direct way to take advantage of its beneficial qualities.

How to Make a Flipbook

Flipbooks are such fun! They're like your own personal movie or slideshow. They're also a a great way to have fun and learn how animation works, too! They can be funny, they can be thoughtful, and they can be amazing. There are several ways to make your own flipbook, and many different things you can do with them. If you would like to make your own flipbook from scratch, skip to Step 1; if you would like to use a computer, skip to Method 2.

How to Stop Being Passive Aggressive

The term “passive-aggressive” first came into use after World War II when it was used to describe soldiers displaying subtle resistance to authority. Passive aggressive behavior indirectly resists authority or indirectly shows resentment towards an individual. Someone who is passive-aggressive typically seeks to avoid conflict. Subversive passive-aggressive behavior can go unnoticed as you mask underlying frustrations with superficial courtesies. Eventually, your anger will emerge when events reach a volatile stage. If you understand and reform your passive aggressive tendencies, you will be able to make positive strides towards nurturing a healthier, happier career and social life.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

How to Pare an Apple

Paring an apple, or removing its peel, is not difficult once you know what to do. However, the sharp knife or vegetable peeler required to perform this task can cause cuts if held incorrectly. Take your time while you are learning how to pare for the first time, and always stop and readjust if you feel your grip slipping.

How to Build Lower Abs

While the upper abdominals are relatively easy to exercise, the lower abs are more challenging, especially since they tend to be positioned under a layer of fat. To build and show off your lower abs, try these exercises.

How to Draw a Parabolic Curve (a Curve with Straight Lines)

A parabolic curve is a 2D drawing that seems to make a curve. It is very easy to do, and once you master it, the possibilities are endless!

Making of It's a New World

Futuristic painting making where artist sees the similarity between the hardware circuit and the leaves veins

Creating depth for your wallpapers or signatures

A few methods to add depth to your images, photos, signatures or wallpapers using various layer masks, blurring, sharpening and adjustment layers

Designing A Valentine Card From Scratch

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’ve created an illustration and convert it into a valentine card. I will show you the process of the creation

How to Take a Punch

Whether you're interested in becoming a proficient fighter or you just want to be able to defend yourself in a street fight, knowing how to take a punch is often the difference between winning and losing - or life and death. Read on to learn how to take a punch to the stomach or head without getting hurt.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

How to File a Case in Small Claims Court

In small claims courts, individuals can file lawsuits quickly and inexpensively. You can file suits against individuals, corporations, partnerships and other entities. Each state sets the maximum amount that you can sue for in these courts. The dollar amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000. Rules for filing a case in small claims court vary between states and even counties. Before filing your case, be sure to check with your county clerk or an attorney to find out the rules in your state.

How to Do a Burpee

Burpees, also known as squat thrusts, are one of the only equipment-free exercises that work your entire body and give you a great cardiovascular workout. Read this article to learn a few variations of this classic exercise.

How to Make a Roman Shade

Do you have a window just dying to be spruced up? Unlike standard curtains and blinds, Roman shades create a smooth, streamlined silhouette and allow only the desired amount of light into a room. Not only are they classic and contemporary, but they don't require a lot of special hardware, making them easy to set up for the novice.

Monday, November 23, 2015

How to Understand E=mc2

In one of Albert Einstein’s revolutionary scientific papers published in 1905, E=mc2 was introduced; where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light in a vacuum. Since then, E=mc2 has become one of the most famous equations in the world. Even people with no background in physics have at least heard of the equation and are aware of its prodigious influence on the world we live in. However, most people do not exactly know what the equation means. In simple terms, the equation represents the correlation of energy to matter: essentially, energy and matter are interchangeable. This relatively simple equation has altered the way we think about energy and provided us with numerous technological advances.

How to Make Popovers

Popovers are light and fluffy pastries that almost burst from the pan as they cooking. Trapped steam inside of them puffs the pastries up while the outside turns a beautiful – and tasty – golden brown. Perfect with butter in jam in the mornings or alongside a good cut of meat for dessert, popovers are a simple and easy dish that anyone can make at home. The following recipe makes 6 popovers.

Futuristic Header v2

Design a unique futuristic style header with a stylish navigation.

Drawing Christmas Trees

Learn how to draw colorful Christmas trees.

Candy Cane

Learn to create a tasty and festive candy cane just in time for the holidays.

Create a Christmas Ribbon

Create a realistic Christmas ribbon that can spice up your site for the holidays.

Sheriff's Badge

Learn how to make an old-style sheriff's badge with this simple tutorial.

Butterfly Ribbon

Drawing butterfly ribbon with a fractal effect.

Draw Bart Simpson

Draw his head and turn it into a sticker.

Making of Pandora

Marta explains the workflow and shares some thoughts on painting several elements of this artwork in Photoshop.

Spooky Scene Photoshop

Easy way to transform a landscape into a spooky scene.

Drawing Naruto Uzamaki Tutorial

This tutorial will teach you from start to finish how to draw Naruto.

Basic PhotoShop Skill: Editing the Background

Going back to basics: Learning to edit the background is the first step in more advanced photo manipulation

Clean White Business Template

Learn how to create a clean and contemporary business layout with this thorough Photoshop tutorial.

Cel Shading in Photoshop

A complete walkthrough on how to achieve a nice cel shaded look to a drawing using Photoshop. This technique uses a single layer for all the shading instead of seperate colors for each shade making the overall process less tedious and easier to manage.

How to Organize and Run a Booth

Whether at a convention, festival, or fair, running a booth is a great way to promote your product, organization, or cause. Planning and preparation are key to coming across professionally and attracting the attention you deserve.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

How to Use Net Send

Net Send is a command line tool used in Windows XP for sending messages to other users and computers on a local network. With Windows Vista, Net Send was replaced with msg.exe, a command line tool that has very similar functionality and syntax. Net Send cannot send messages from a Windows XP machine to a machine using a later version of Windows.

How to Get a Girl to Fall in Love with You

Who doesn’t want to fall in love? It’s an almost universal desire, as common as a hashtag on a Kardashian tweet. If you are interested in a girl and desperately want her to love you back, there are some ways to inspire her interest. Most importantly, be yourself and respect her for who she is.

How to Love the Taste of Water

Water is good for you. It maintains good health. Water is the one thing we cannot live without. Water is more important to our body than any of the 50 nutrients we require daily and has no calories! While we can survive weeks without food, we perish after just three to four days without water. Not drinking enough water is unhealthy. However, many find water rather bland compared to sweet drinks like sodas or juices, especially after years of relying on these sugary or nutrient-depleted sources of fluids for hydrating. Whether that's your current situation or you just want to enhance your enjoyment of drinking water, this article will help you develop your love for the taste of water through better understanding its importance to you and finding a few ways to enhance the water drinking experience.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

How to Write Personal Goals

A goal is a way of mentally representing a specific, measurable accomplishment that you want to achieve through effort.[1] A goal may be based on a dream or hope, but unlike those, a goal is quantifiable. With a well-written goal, you will know what you want to achieve and how you will achieve it. Writing personal goals can be both incredibly rewarding and incredibly useful. Research has shown that setting goals makes you feel more confident and hopeful -- even if the goals aren’t immediately achieved. As the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” You can take that first step on your journey of achievement by setting realistic personal goals. Cite error: <ref> tags exist, but no <references/> tag was found

How to Create a Timeline in Excel

Excel isn't heavy on the graphics, but there are still several ways to create a timeline. If you have Excel 2013 or later, you can even create it automatically from a pivot table. Earlier versions will have to rely on SmartArt, templates, or simply arranging spreadsheet cells.

How to Make Low Carb Biscuits

A breakfast with biscuits and hot-gravy (without flour) can be easily created with low carbohydrate ingredients, "gluten free", and method 2 uses "no" milk. The concept of your low-carb biscuit is to replace the flour and sugar with other (healthy) ingredients. Naturally you will want it to taste and look like a biscuit, with a sensible cost, and a reasonable addition to your low-carb diet. Consult your medical adviser or physician about any concerns and see the article about low carb dieting. Obviously: Children should be closely supervised in any cooking efforts. If you like this article, try low carb pancakes.

Friday, November 20, 2015

How to Overcome Nervousness

Many people get nervous before a big presentation, business meeting, or an upcoming date. Nervousness can get the best of us and can be hard to avoid for some, but with some practice anyone can overcome it. Follow a few simple steps to overcome nervousness about a big event or in daily life.

How to Make Chocolate Apples

Chocolate apples are a delicious snack for a wide variety of occasions. You can whip them up for a quick after-school snack for kids, or gussy them up with expensive chocolate for desert after a dinner party. These are delicious whether you use apple slices or whole apples!

How to Remove the Redness of a Pimple

Everyone gets pimples or zits that can cause irritation and redness. The redness of a pimple is an inflammatory response, not a scar. Inflammation actually helps our tissues regenerate and is a normal part of our body's healing response, but it can be annoying when that inflammation is plastered over our face for the whole world to see. Luckily, there are home methods that can decrease or hide the inflammatory redness until your skin heals.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

How to Design an Icon Set

Take a look at how to design an icon set in both Photoshop and Illustrator. Two different examples.

Quick Glowing Orbs for Tablet

I will demonstrate how to create glowing orbs through both a video and text instructions. This process can be extremely quick for tablet users, and there's instructions for non-tablet users as well.

Make a Smoke Effect

Learn how to create a smoke effect and add it to a picture of a cigerette in this tutorial.

Making of It's a New World

Futuristic painting making where artist sees the similarity between the hardware circuit and the leaves veins

How to Illustrate a Delicious Ice Cream Bar

In this tutorial, you will learn How to Illustrate a Delicious Ice Cream Bar in adobe photoshop.

How to Create a Detailed Audio Player in Photoshop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to Create a Detailed Audio Player in adobe photoshop.

How to Get Color in C Program

Changing the color of text or shapes in your C program can help them pop when the user runs your program. Changing the color of your text and objects is a fairly straightforward process, and the necessary functions are included in the standard libraries. You can change the color of anything you output on the screen.

How to Report a Dangerous Dog

If you come across an aggressive or dangerous dog you need to stay safe and report the dog to the proper authorities. Taking the right steps in this kind of incident should be done for the dog's sake, as well as for you and your community's well-being. Here's how to deal with and report a dangerous dog.

Coloring Hair Using The Pen Tool

This tutorial is mainly to teach you how to use the pen tool easily to color anime / manga hairstyles with lines which can bee seen nicely to give a different effect compared to using a brush tool.

Incredibly Realistic Burnt Parchment in Photoshop

Learn how to create very realistic burnt parchment from scratch in Adobe Photoshop. A Wonderful old-time effect that could be used in many ways.

Make a Rainbow Hand

Ever wanted to make a rainbow hand? well in this tutorial we'll go through the motions and show you how to make any old hand into a superhuman rainbow.

Making the ATI LOGO photoshop tutorial

Welcome in making the ATI LOGO tutorial. For this one we will use Photoshop and a mere mouse. We will use basic PS techniques and a little bit of layer styling.

Photo-Manipulating an Image Into a Realistic Night Scene

We'll learn to use guides to make it ourselves more easy. I will teach you all how to create realistic lighting and the use of the right perspective.

Rendering a Striking Matchbox in Photoshop

This tutorial consists of creating a digital illustration in Photoshop of a box of matches. We'll be creating the matchbox cover design, the striker on the matchbox from a pattern, and placing the cardboard texture on the box. We'll also create the matches and align everything into a 3D perspective.

Create a Citrus Fruit Design From Scratch in Photoshop

Learn how being deliberately "sloppy" and imperfect can add organic charm to a creation. Pick up some great uses for everyday filters. Then integrate it all into a large design.

Green Navigation Bar

Learn how to make a stylish looking green navigation with a shine effect.

Transform a boring piece of wood into something useful

This tutorial shows you how u could enhance a boring piece of wood into a impressive wooden texture that you use for many purposes

Create a Magic Orb

I will show you how to create a magic crystal orb with some nice light effects

Sleek Gaming Header

Make a sleek blue gaming header with this easy to follow tutorial from vBulletinSetup

Design an Awesome Splash Page

Take a look at how to design a really graphical splash page design in Photoshop with this full video tutorial.

Creating Dirty Text In Photoshop

Create gorgeous, dirty grunge text from scratch in Photoshop.

Blue Professional Blog layout

In this tutorial we'll cover how to make a blue, professional Blog layout to use on your website.

Create a Blue Vector Character from Pencil Sketch to Coloring

a photoshop tutorial where you can learn how to create a blue vector character.

Achieve HDR Style Effects Using Photoshop and the Lucis Art Filter

this tutorial, I'll show you some great techniques to achieve HDR effects. There are a lot of different techniques out there, but I prefer to use this specific filter called LucisArt. Soon there will be a new and better release called Lucis Pro. Till then we'll use this one. You can buy it from their website or take the 30 days trial to test and see if you like it. Also, the filter is only available for Windows. The new Lucis Pro will also be available for MAC though.

Create A Natural Composition with Light Shining Through a Rustic Fence

Replicating the beauty of nature has always captured the interest of many. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a sunlit sky, an old rusty fence with a few winding vines with spring flowers, and the dramatic light that's shining through.

Create ‘Bionic Diver’ Using Photo Manipulation

This tutorial will teach you how to create the piece ‘Bionic Diver’ using a range of techniques including photo manipulation, the clone stamp tool, the histogram, and many more!

Notebook paper style

In this easy tutorial you will learn how to create notebook paper style web layout.