Author: Eric Brooks

Web & Graphic Designer, Blogger, Musician, Evil Clown. I also code websites and promote people for a living. Still kind of a jerk, though. Approach with food.

[#Cool #Toys] Illuminating Tool Backpacks – This DeWalt Backpack Features an LED Light for Nighttime Assistance (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Illuminating Tool Backpacks – This DeWalt Backpack Features an LED Light for Nighttime Assistance (TrendHunter.com):

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Illuminating Tool Backpacks - This DeWalt Backpack Features an LED Light for Nighttime Assistance (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) American company DeWalt is known as the world's most reliable producer of hand tools and related power equipment, and the company is also looking to dominate the accessories market with the…

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Top Headlines for May 01, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Feds process asylum-seekers from caravan criticized by Trump

    TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — U.S. border inspectors allowed some of the Central American asylum-seekers to enter the country for processing, ending a brief impasse over lack of space. Now, the migrants who crossed Mexico in a caravan may face a long legal path….
  • AP Analysis: Iran has few options to avenge Syria strikes

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After a second suspected Israeli strike killing Iranian forces in Syria, the Islamic Republic has few ways to retaliate as its leaders wrestle with both unrest at home and the prospect of its nuclear deal collapsing abroad….
  • Report: Mueller team gives Trump lawyers a list of questions

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller has given a list of almost four dozen questions to lawyers for President Donald Trump as part of his investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and whether Trump obstructed justice, according to a report published in The New York Times….
  • 2 Koreas dismantle propaganda loudspeakers at tense border

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas dismantled huge Cold War-era loudspeakers used to blare propaganda across their tense border on Tuesday, as South Korea's president asked the United Nations to observe the North's planned closing of its nuclear test site….
  • Administration puts off decision on tariffs for EU, others

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is postponing a decision on imposing tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from the European Union, Canada and Mexico for 30 days, avoiding the potential for a trade battle with Europe as the U.S. prepares for tense trade talks in China this week….
  • Australian cardinal to face trial on sexual abuse charges

    MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Cardinal George Pell, the most senior Vatican official to be charged in the Catholic Church sex abuse crisis, must stand trial on charges alleging he sexually abused multiple victims decades ago, a magistrate ruled Tuesday….
  • Building in Sao Paulo collapses in fire; at least 1 dead

    SAO PAULO (AP) — An abandoned building occupied by squatters in Sao Paulo caught fire and collapsed Tuesday, sending chunks of fiery debris crashing into neighboring buildings and surrounding streets….
  • Workers, activists mark May Day with defiant rallies

    MOSCOW (AP) — Workers and activists marked May Day on Tuesday with rallies to demand their government address labor issues….
  • US May Day immigration protests target Trump, fall elections

    NEW YORK (AP) — Immigrants say President Donald Trump's administration has become almost everything they feared, but while they rally across the United States on May Day, their focus is less on huge turnout Tuesday than on the first Tuesday in November….
  • Rozier (29 pts)

    BOSTON (AP) — Boston's rising stars stalled The Process and led the Celtics to victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals….

[#Marketing #Strategy] Summery Thoughtful Fashion Ensembles – TOAST is a Poetic and Cheerful Approach to Contemporary Wear (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Summery Thoughtful Fashion Ensembles – TOAST is a Poetic and Cheerful Approach to Contemporary Wear (TrendHunter.com):

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Summery Thoughtful Fashion Ensembles - TOAST is a Poetic and Cheerful Approach to Contemporary Wear (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) TOAST is a West Wales-based brand that aspires to create thoughtful fashion designs with an emphasis on comfortable and form-fitting silhouettes, minimalist detail embellishments and high-quality…

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Top Headlines for April 30, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Double Kabul suicide bombing kills 25, including journalists

    KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A coordinated double suicide bombing by the Islamic State group hit central Kabul on Monday morning, killing at least 25 people, including eight journalists, officials said. An AFP photographer and a cameraman for a local TV station were among the fatalities, the police said….
  • Syria monitor: Missile attack kills 26, mostly Iranians

    BEIRUT (AP) — A missile attack targeting government outposts in Syria's northern region killed 26 pro-government fighters, mostly Iranians, a Syria war monitoring group said Monday….
  • Pompeo says Israel, Palestinian peace still a US priority

    AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains a priority for the Trump administration, despite its recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and its planned move of the U.S. Embassy to the holy city over Palestinian protests….
  • US says border crossing didn’t have room for asylum seekers

    TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — After traveling through Mexico with great fanfare for a month under the Trump administration's watchful eye, nearly 200 Central American migrants attempting to seek asylum in the United States were stopped in their tracks when border inspectors said that a crossing facility didn't have enough space to accommodate them….
  • South Korea to remove propaganda loudspeakers at border

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will remove propaganda-broadcasting loudspeakers from the border with North Korea this week, officials said Monday, as the rivals move to follow through with their leaders' summit declaration that produced reconciliation steps without a breakthrough in the nuclear standoff….
  • In Trump era, the death of the White House press conference

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The presidential news conference, a time-honored tradition going back generations, appears to be no longer….
  • Trump gives thumbs-down to comic who roasted his spokeswoman

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The reviews are in: President Donald Trump gave a thumbs-down Sunday to the comedian who roasted his chief spokeswoman at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, offending present and past members of his administration, including one who walked out in protest….
  • For Palestinians, Israeli permits a complex tool of control

    ETZION MILITARY BASE, West Bank (AP) — More than 300 Palestinians showed up at an Israeli military base in the West Bank recently, hoping they could win the lifting of security bans that prevent them for entering Israel….
  • Get ready for the most expensive driving season in years

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Get ready for a little bit more pain at the pump this summer….
  • Forward step: LeBron, Cavs pushed to limit but not done yet

    CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James walked sluggishly down a corridor inside Quicken Loans Arena following Game 7 surrounded by the usual squadron of security personnel, some business associates and his publicist….

[#Video #Design] How to Use Master Properties in After Effects

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How to Use Master Properties in After Effects

By School of Motion
Published: Apr 05, 2018

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School of Motion Today’s podcast guest is Terra Henderson. Terra is a freelance Motion Designer who has lived in Texas, New York, and Georgia. Despite growing up in a small Texas town, Terra pursued her dream of becoming a Motion Designer by moving away. After completing school at SCAD she took the ultimate professional leap and moved to New York City. Over time Terra has learned valuable lessons in networking, … [READ MORE]

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[#Design #Trends] Elegant Absinthe Gastro Bars – Coq of the Walk Restaurant Offers Fine Dining and Unique Cocktails (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Elegant Absinthe Gastro Bars – Coq of the Walk Restaurant Offers Fine Dining and Unique Cocktails (TrendHunter.com):

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Elegant Absinthe Gastro Bars - Coq of the Walk Restaurant Offers Fine Dining and Unique Cocktails (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) The Coq of the Walk gastro-bar and parlour is located in a bustling neighborhood on College Street in Toronto, Ontario. Created by a collection of absinthe lovers, beer tasters, mixologists, wine…

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Top Headlines for April 29, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • N. Korea to close nuke test site in May, unify time zone

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the country's nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul's presidential office said Sunday….
  • Trump sharpens aim at Democrats facing election

    WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump took aim at familiar political targets and added a few fresh ones during a campaign-style rally in Michigan, an Upper Midwest state that gave him a surprising victory in the 2016 election….
  • Pompeo, in Saudi Arabia, talks tough on Iran, Gulf dispute

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is using the Middle East leg of his first trip abroad as America's top diplomat to call for concerted international action to punish Iran for its missile programs….
  • Central Americans will seek asylum at southern US border

    TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — U.S. immigration lawyers are telling Central Americans in a caravan of asylum-seekers that traveled through Mexico to the border with San Diego that they face possible separation from their children and detention for many months. They say they want to prepare them for the worst possible outcome….
  • Iraq’s IS trials bring swift verdicts, almost all guilty

    TEL KEIF, Iraq (AP) — The entire trial lasted just over half an hour. A grey-haired man was led into the defendant's booth. He fidgeted as the judge read the charges against him: Swearing allegiance to the Islamic State group and working for the militants as an employee at a water station….
  • MMA fighter with links to Trump, Cohen is questioned by FBI

    ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — A Russian mixed martial arts fighter who has connections with President Donald Trump, the president's personal attorney Michael Cohen and Russian President Vladimir Putin was questioned this week by the FBI, his manager confirmed Saturday….
  • Palestinians vote on aging leadership as Abbas tightens grip

    RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The top-tier leadership group of the PLO- average age 70 – is up for election for the first time in over two decades, when hundreds of delegates attend a West Bank convention this week….
  • Oregon trucker missing for days emerges from wilderness

    LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) — A trucker who was missing for four days in a snow-covered part of Oregon after his GPS mapping device sent him up the wrong road walked 36 miles (58 kilometers) and emerged safely from a remote and rugged region of the state….
  • Celtics stare down adversity, look forward to 76ers

    BOSTON (AP) — So much of the chatter before Boston's first-round matchup with Milwaukee focused on who wouldn't be on the court for the Celtics….
  • Shaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draft

    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shaquem Griffin came back. The crowd loved it….

[#Video #Design] Episode 34: Legal Advice with Andy Contiguglia (Part 1)

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Episode 34: Legal Advice with Andy Contiguglia (Part 1)

By School of Motion
Published: Jan 24, 2018

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School of Motion Andy Contiguglia is lawyer with years of experience representing small businesses and freelancers in legal affairs around the United States. Andy was kind enough to come on the podcast and answer our burning legal questions for Motion Design. His brain has more legal knowledge than we knew how to handle so we broke this episode up into 2 parts. In part one Andy talks about contracts for Motion Des… [READ MORE]

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[#Cool #Toys] Palm-Sized Photo Printers – Canon's IVY Mini Photo Printer Creates Small Prints and Stickers (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Palm-Sized Photo Printers – Canon's IVY Mini Photo Printer Creates Small Prints and Stickers (TrendHunter.com):

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Palm-Sized Photo Printers - Canon's IVY Mini Photo Printer Creates Small Prints and Stickers (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) Canon recently introduced the IVY Mini Photo Printer as its smallest, lightest printer ever, aimed at helping the next generation instantly share special memories. The printer is designed to…

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Top Headlines for April 28, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • AP Analysis: Korea summit puts nuclear ball in Trump’s court

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — After a summit high on theatrics, emotional displays of Korean reconciliation and some important but familiar sounding plans to boost bilateral relations, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has safely returned to Pyongyang and South Korean President Moon Jae-in to his official residence in Seoul….
  • Judge agrees to delay Stormy Daniels’ lawsuit against Trump

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge on Friday delayed a civil lawsuit by porn actress Stormy Daniels against President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, citing a criminal investigation the attorney is facing….
  • Fitted with ankle bracelet, Cosby to be prisoner inside home

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two days after his conviction, Bill Cosby has already started life as an inmate – though his surroundings are far nicer than they likely will be in a few months….
  • Pashtun rights group accuses Pakistan army of abuses

    PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A Pakistani human rights group that has accused the military of widespread abuses as it battles Islamist militants in Pakistan's rugged border region with neighboring Afghanistan has emerged as a force among the country's Pashtun minority, drawing tens of thousands to rallies to protest what it contends is a campaign of intimidation that includes extrajudicial killings and thousands of disappearances and detentions….
  • Archaeologists find ancient mass child sacrifice in Peru

    LIMA, Peru (AP) — Archaeologists in northern Peru say they have found evidence of what could be the world's largest single case of child sacrifice….
  • APNewsBreak: Serial killer search led to wrong man in 2017

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Investigators hunting down the so-called Golden State Killer used information from genetic websites last year that led to the wrong man, court records obtained Friday by The Associated Press showed….
  • Trump says he has responsibility to resolve Korean conflict

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is claiming credit for a historic inter-Korean summit, but now faces a burden in helping turn the Korean leaders' bold but vague vision for peace into reality after more than six decades of hostility….
  • Ex-con candidate compounding GOP woes in West Virginia

    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Republican Don Blankenship doesn't care if his party and his president don't think he can beat Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin this fall….
  • Sick British toddler at center of legal battle dies

    LONDON (AP) — Alfie Evans, the sick British toddler whose parents won support from Pope Francis during a protracted legal battle over his treatment, died early Saturday. He was 23 months old….
  • NFL Draft: Hurst, Crosby, Hines among best left for day 3

    With four rounds left in the NFL draft, there are still plenty of gems left to be unearthed….
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