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.

[#Market #Trends] Banana-Tied Cryptocurrencies – Bananacoin is an Organic Banana Plantation and Digital Currency (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Market Trends –Banana-Tied Cryptocurrencies – Bananacoin is an Organic Banana Plantation and Digital Currency (TrendHunter.com):

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Banana-Tied Cryptocurrencies - Bananacoin is an Organic Banana Plantation and Digital Currency (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) If you were interested in getting involved with cryptocurrency, this one is tied to the price of bananas and is based out of a Laos banana plantation. According to their Twitter bio, Bananacoin is &#…

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Top Headlines for February 03, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Not all details in GOP memo help undercut Mueller probe

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his supporters are using a congressional memo alleging FBI surveillance abuse to raise questions about the origins of a federal investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia. But the four-page document includes revelations that might complicate the effort to undermine special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing probe….
  • What the GOP memo says (and doesn’t say)

    WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a week of partisan bickering and social media-fueled buildup, the #releasethememo crowd got their wish….
  • Trump taking tougher stance on Russia nuclear threat

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Friday announced it will continue much of the Obama administration's nuclear weapons policy, but take a more aggressive stance toward Russia. It said Russia must be convinced it would face "unacceptably dire costs" if it were to threaten even a limited nuclear attack in Europe….
  • Victims’ dad apologizes after lunging at Nassar in courtroom

    CHARLOTTE, Mich. (AP) — A distraught father seething over sexual abuse suffered by three daughters tried to attack former sports doctor Larry Nassar in a Michigan courtroom after a judge rejected his request to confront the "demon" in a locked room, a stunning rush that reflected the anguish felt by parents who trusted him with their children….
  • Palestinian-American brings #MeToo campaign to West Bank

    RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A young Palestinian-American is the driving force behind a nascent #MeToo movement in this patriarchal corner of the world, selling T-shirts, hoodies and denim jackets with the slogan "Not Your Habibti (darling)" as a retort for catcalls and writing down women's complaints from her perch in a West Bank square….
  • Arizona man who sold ammo to Las Vegas shooter is charged

    CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man who sold ammunition to the gunman who carried out the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history was charged Friday with manufacturing armor-piercing bullets, according to court documents….
  • Marines seek young, tough recruits in Super Bowl ad

    WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, the U.S. Marine Corps will be airing an ad during a Super Bowl, using an online-only spot Sunday to target a young, tough, tech-savvy audience for potential recruits who are looking for a challenge….
  • US stocks swoon, sending Dow down more than 650 points

    U.S. stocks slumped Friday, and the market suffered its worst week in two years, as fears of inflation and disappointing quarterly results from technology and energy giants spooked investors. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped by more than 650 points….
  • New twists in probe of Natalie Wood’s mysterious 1981 death

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mystery of the death of acclaimed actress Natalie Wood has endured for nearly four decades as the investigation has ebbed and flowed like the tides off a California island where her body was found floating on Thanksgiving weekend 1981….
  • Michigan State gymnastics team tries to move on from Nassar

    EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The gymnasts danced like no one was watching , a joyous circle of pink-clad young women celebrating a meet with their teammates….

[#Video #Editing] Stop Falling in Love With Your Video Edits

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Stop Falling in Love With Your Video Edits

By Olufemii Tutorials
Published: Jan 29, 2018

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Olufemii Tutorials This a problem that you may have and may not even realize it.

Handy Seamless Transition Pack:
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“I Shot it Handheld” Project File:
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Check out my personal cache of project files, sound effects, and video effects at:
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In addition to that check out even more digital projects with my friends at Envato! Link… [READ MORE]

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[#Market #Trends] Experience-Oriented Beauty Stores – SHISEIDO THE STORE Offers More Than Just Products (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Market Trends –Experience-Oriented Beauty Stores – SHISEIDO THE STORE Offers More Than Just Products (TrendHunter.com):

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Experience-Oriented Beauty Stores - SHISEIDO THE STORE Offers More Than Just Products (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) SHISEIDO THE STORE is a new concept space that has updated the popular Japanese makeup brand's flagship store to feature a purpose that extends past offering cosmetic products. This unique…

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Top Headlines for February 02, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press

[#Adobe #Design] How to Create a Text Shine In Animation

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How to Create a Text Shine In Animation

By AdobeMasters
Published: Jan 25, 2018

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AdobeMasters Today I go over a really fun element of Premiere Pro, the ability to add in overlays to your footage. With the right overlay, you will have the ability to turn your scene in to whatever you want!

Join the Community at: bit.ly/AdobeMasters
Request a Tutorial at : bit.ly/AMRequest

Check out our Comprehensive Adobe Indesign Course for 95% off at: bit.ly/AMInDesign

Subscribe to see more Adobe rela… [READ MORE]

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[#Design #Trends] Space-Efficient Storage Rods – The Draw a Line Series Uses Tension to Create Storage from Dead Space (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Space-Efficient Storage Rods – The Draw a Line Series Uses Tension to Create Storage from Dead Space (TrendHunter.com):

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Space-Efficient Storage Rods - The Draw a Line Series Uses Tension to Create Storage from Dead Space (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) In Japan, space has long been a valuable resource, and the ‘Draw a Line' collection from Heian Shindo shows the clever pieces that Japanese interior designers have invented to handle…

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Top Headlines for February 01, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • FBI in public fight with Trump over releasing Russia memo

    WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkably public clash of wills with the White House, the FBI declared Wednesday it has "grave concerns" about the accuracy of a classified memo on the Russia election investigation that President Donald Trump wants released….
  • AP Exclusive: AP confirms Myanmar massacre and 5 mass graves

    BALUKHALI REFUGEE CAMP, Bangladesh (AP) — The faces of the men half-buried in the mass graves had been burned away by acid or blasted by bullets. Noor Kadir finally recognized his friends only by the colors of their shorts….
  • 28 Russians have Olympic doping bans lifted

    MOSCOW (AP) — Twenty-eight Russian athletes had their Olympic doping bans overturned Thursday, throwing the International Olympic Committee's policy on the country into turmoil….
  • GOP lawmakers put medical skills to work after train crash

    CROZET, Va. (AP) — Republican members of Congress with medical experience put their skills to work after a train carrying dozens of them crashed into a garbage truck in rural Virginia, killing one person in the truck and injuring others….
  • AP Interview: New Zealand urges North Korea ‘de-escalation’

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed support Thursday for economic sanctions against North Korea while also urging a "de-escalation" on the Korean Peninsula, and said her country should maintain a close relationship with the United States even if they don't always agree….
  • UAE cyber firm DarkMatter slowly steps out of the shadows

    ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — DarkMatter, a growing cybersecurity company in the United Arab Emirates that's recruited Western intelligence analysts, is stepping out of the shadows amid concerns by activists about its power and potential targets….
  • Michigan police department to apologize regarding Nassar

    DETROIT (AP) — A police department in the Lansing, Michigan, area missed an opportunity to pursue criminal charges in 2004 against Larry Nassar and will publicly apologize to the victim who accused the doctor of molesting her during treatment for an abnormal spine, an official said Wednesday….
  • Castro freezes Cuban private sector, throws future in doubt

    HAVANA (AP) — Two years after taking office, President Raul Castro widened the niche for private enterprise in Cuba's state-dominated economy. Capitalism came pouring in….
  • 5 Things: What Yellen’s Fed tenure will be remembered for

    WASHINGTON (AP) — When Janet Yellen leaves the Federal Reserve this weekend after four years as chair, her legacy will include having shattered a social barrier: She is the first woman to have led the world's most powerful central bank, a position that carries enormous sway over the global economy….
  • Only on AP: For NFL players, racial profiling often personal

    A son who saw a police officer hold a gun to his father's head. A husband whose wife was pulled over driving a Bentley….

[#Adobe #Design] How to Create Call Out Tags in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

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How to Create Call Out Tags in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

By AdobeMasters
Published: Jan 22, 2018

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AdobeMasters Today I go over a really fun element of Premiere Pro, the ability to add in overlays to your footage. With the right overlay, you will have the ability to turn your scene in to whatever you want!

Join the Community at: bit.ly/AdobeMasters
Request a Tutorial at : bit.ly/AMRequest

Check out our Comprehensive Adobe Indesign Course for 95% off at: bit.ly/AMInDesign

Subscribe to see more Adobe rela… [READ MORE]

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Text Mural Wine Labels – Artist Timothy Goodman Designed the Private Brand ALDI Wine Collection (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Text Mural Wine Labels – Artist Timothy Goodman Designed the Private Brand ALDI Wine Collection (TrendHunter.com):

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Text Mural Wine Labels - Artist Timothy Goodman Designed the Private Brand ALDI Wine Collection (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) Artist, designer and illustrator Timothy Goodman worked with discount supermarket chain ALDI on the packaging for its limited-edition private brand ALDI wine range. As Goodman is an creator who is…

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