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.

Top Headlines for January 06, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • East Coast set for wickedly cold weekend of sub-zero temps

    MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Brutally cold conditions are expected to envelop the East Coast most of this weekend, prompting wind chill warnings from Virginia to Vermont….
  • Trump seeks $18 billion to extend border wall over 10 years

    SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has proposed spending $18 billion over 10 years to significantly extend the border wall with Mexico, providing one of its most detailed blueprints of how the president hopes to carry out a signature campaign pledge….
  • 1 winning ticket sold in $450 million Mega Millions drawing

    DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — One Mega Millions ticket matched all six numbers and will claim a $450 million grand prize….
  • Working class, hard hit by economic woes, fuels Iran unrest

    CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian town of Doroud should be a prosperous place – nestled in a valley at the junction of two rivers in the Zagros Mountains, it's in an area rich in metals to be mined and stone to be quarried. Last year, a military factory on the outskirts of town unveiled production of an advanced model of tanks….
  • Latest revelation of Trump action opens new avenue in probe

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's effort to keep Attorney General Jeff Sessions, a vocal and loyal supporter of his election bid, in charge of an investigation into his campaign offers special counsel Robert Mueller yet another avenue to explore as his prosecutors work to untangle potential evidence of obstruction….
  • AP Interview: Tillerson says fix sought to law on Iran deal

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is working with key lawmakers on a legislative fix that could enable the United States to remain in the Iran nuclear deal, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said in an interview with The Associated Press….
  • FBI probing Clinton Foundation corruption claims

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating whether the Clinton Foundation accepted donations in exchange for political favors while Hillary Clinton was secretary of state, two people familiar with the probe confirmed Friday. The revelation comes as President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have been urging the Justice Department to look into corruption allegations involving the foundation….
  • ‘Wonder Woman’ director Patty Jenkins leads AFI Awards toast

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the American Film Institute's annual luncheon Friday recognizing the best in film and television, Hollywood's awards season is officially underway….
  • Judge won’t dismiss suit filed by brother of JonBenet Ramsey

    BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — A judge declined to dismiss a $750 million defamation lawsuit filed against CBS by JonBenet Ramsey's brother….
  • More departures on horizon for struggling White House staff

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Already setting turnover records, President Donald Trump's White House is bracing for even more staff departures and an increasing struggle to fill vacancies, shadowed by the unrelenting Russia probe, political squabbling and Trump's own low poll numbers….

[#Adobe #Design] Merry Christmas from AdobeMasters

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Merry Christmas from AdobeMasters

By AdobeMasters
Published: Dec 25, 2017

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AdobeMasters Today I go over how to add LUTS to your footage in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can use them for quick grading, or quick correction.

Free LUT Pack: https://www.smallhd.com/community/movie-looks-download

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 re… [READ MORE]

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[#Surf #Picks] Top 90 Internet Ideas in 2017 – From Meme Adoption Campaigns to Fandom-Centered Dating Apps (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Top 90 Internet Ideas in 2017 – From Meme Adoption Campaigns to Fandom-Centered Dating Apps (TrendHunter.com):

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Top 90 Internet Ideas in 2017 - From Meme Adoption Campaigns to Fandom-Centered Dating Apps (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) The top Internet ideas in 2017 include an array of apps to identify and prevent the spread of fake news, many niche products and services inspired by all of the hilarious and bizarre aspects of web…

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Top Headlines for January 05, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • AP source: Trump had lawyer urge Sessions not to recuse self

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump directed his White House counsel to tell Attorney General Jeff Sessions to not recuse himself from the Justice Department's investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, according to a person familiar with the matter….
  • In small breakthrough, Koreas will meet for talks on Tuesday

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The rival Koreas will sit down for their first formal talks in more than two years next week to find ways to cooperate on the Winter Olympics in the South and to improve their abysmal ties, Seoul officials said Friday. While a positive sign after last year's threats of nuclear war, the Koreas have a long history of failing to move past their deep animosity….
  • East Coast braces for a deep freeze following massive storm

    BOSTON (AP) — East Coast residents are bracing for a deep freeze a day after a massive winter storm slammed the region with heavy snow, hurricane-force winds and coastal flooding….
  • Pro-government rallies planned in Iran after Friday prayers

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Organizers planned more pro-government rallies in Iran after Friday prayers while activists posted new videos purporting to show protests challenging the Islamic Republic's government….
  • Protests put spotlight on Iran’s vast and shadowy Syria war

    BEIRUT (AP) — In demonstrations across Iran, chants are going up against the military's vast and shadowy war in Syria, one of Tehran's closest allies and a frontline state in its confrontation with its archenemy, Israel….
  • Public breakup with Trump costs Bannon a key GOP backer

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The acrimony surrounding former White House adviser Steve Bannon's very public break with President Donald Trump is escalating, suggesting a permanent split between the president and the pugilistic strategist who helped put him in the Oval Office….
  • Q&A: Plan to expand offshore drilling draws cheers, jeers

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The energy industry is cheering the Trump administration's proposal to open nearly all U.S. coastlines to offshore oil and gas drilling, saying it will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign supplies and create jobs….
  • Federal pot policy change sparks confusion, crackdown fears

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — The buzz kill long dreaded in the marijuana industry came just days after California opened what is expected to be the world's largest legal pot market….
  • Let the Games begin? Why Kim Jong Un might be interested

    TOKYO (AP) — With little time to spare, North and South Korea are preparing to hash out Kim Jong Un's offer to send a delegation to next month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics….
  • ‘Jeopardy’ host Trebek has surgery for blood clots on brain

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Longtime "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek had surgery for blood clots on the brain, but assured fans he'd be back reading clues to contestants soon….

[#Adobe #Design] How to Add LUTS to your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

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How to Add LUTS to your video in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

By AdobeMasters
Published: Dec 27, 2017

“
AdobeMasters Today I go over how to add LUTS to your footage in Adobe Premiere Pro. You can use them for quick grading, or quick correction.

Free LUT Pack: https://www.smallhd.com/community/movie-looks-download

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 re… [READ MORE]

”

[#Design #Trends] Zen Charging Docks – These Sleek Silver Charging Docks are Reminiscent of Nature (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Zen Charging Docks – These Sleek Silver Charging Docks are Reminiscent of Nature (TrendHunter.com):

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Zen Charging Docks - These Sleek Silver Charging Docks are Reminiscent of Nature (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) It's hard for some individuals to keep up with the fast-paced life that smart devices promote, which is why this zen charging dock is the perfect reminder to take a step back, and relax….

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Top Headlines for January 04, 2018

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Trump left ‘furious,’ ‘disgusted’ by Bannon over new book

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on former top adviser Steve Bannon, responding to a new book that portrays Trump as an undisciplined man-child who didn't actually want to win the White House and quotes Bannon as calling his son's contact with a Russian lawyer "treasonous."…
  • New year, new start? Not in President Trump’s Washington

    WASHINGTON (AP) — So much for a new year, new start….
  • Strength of Iran protests uncertain after a week of unrest

    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The strength of protests shaking Iran was unclear on Thursday after a week of unrest that killed at least 21 people, with fewer reports of demonstrations as government supporters again took to the streets….
  • Iran’s regional enemies watch unrest, searching for leverage

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's most fervent regional foes, Saudi Arabia and Israel, are both eagerly looking for signs of vulnerability and imminent change in their nemesis amid the past week of protests across the country. But they've taken vastly different approaches of how to engage with the upheaval….
  • Huge swath of US hit by winter storm bringing, snow, cold

    HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Residents across a huge swath of the U.S. were hunkered down as a massive winter storm packing snow, ice and high winds, followed by possible record-breaking cold, moved up the Eastern Seaboard, with the worst conditions expected from the Carolinas to Maine….
  • Divided Democrats face liberal backlash on immigration

    WASHINGTON (AP) — With a new deadline fast approaching, Democrats in Congress are struggling to adopt a unified strategy to protect hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation….
  • Name to be drawn from a bowl to determine election winner

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Neither a general election, nor a recount, nor a legal battle have been able to produce a winner in Virginia's hotly contested race for a House seat. So now election officials are turning to a ceramic bowl….
  • 3 cars on Amtrak train with 311 passengers derail, none hurt

    SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Three cars on an Amtrak train carrying more than 300 people from Miami to New York derailed in snowy Savannah, Georgia, in the aftermath of a brutal winter storm but no injuries were reported, authorities said early Thursday….
  • Faces of war: Who are the men in soldier’s WWII sketches?

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Before the Army's 27th Infantry Division was decimated in a bloody World War II battle, Stan Dube sketched portraits of his fellow soldiers. The 17 drawings were forgotten after the war and stashed in an attic for decades before being found a year ago by his son….
  • Hip problem forces 5-time finalist Murray out of Aussie Open

    Andy Murray needed only a couple of days in Australia to realize the hip problem that has kept him out of competitive tennis since Wimbledon was not going to improve in time for the season's first major….

[#Webdesign #Coding] SVG Tutorial: With CSS Animation

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SVG Tutorial: With CSS Animation

By LearnWebCode
Published: Nov 18, 2016

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LearnWebCode My front-end course: https://www.udemy.com/git-a-web-developer-job-mastering-the-modern-workflow/?couponCode=YOUTUBEDEAL
My new advanced WordPress course: https://www.udemy.com/become-a-wordpress-developer-php-javascript/?couponCode=YOUTUBEDEAL

What is a vector graphic and how can we animate one? Learn by following along with this video.

Link to cat drawing SVG: http://codepen.io/anon/pen/YppjQq… [READ MORE]

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Cosmetic VR Tutorials – 'Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup' is an Immersive Beauty Experience (TrendHunter.com)

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From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Cosmetic VR Tutorials – 'Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup' is an Immersive Beauty Experience (TrendHunter.com):

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Cosmetic VR Tutorials - 'Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup' is an Immersive Beauty Experience (TrendHunter.com) (TrendHunter.com) In collaboration with Samsung, cosmetics company NYX created the ‘Impossibly NYX Professional Makeup' VR tutorial, giving fans the chance to partake in an immersive, inspiring and…

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Top Headlines for January 03, 2018

Posted on by Eric Brooks
Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Pro-government rallies in Iran after days of protest, unrest

    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state media on Wednesday aired pro-government demonstrations in cities across the country after a week of protests and unrest over the nation's poor economy – a move apparently seeking to calm nerves amid clashes that have killed 21 people….
  • 2009 vs now: How Iran’s new protests compare to the past

    CAIRO (AP) — Nearly nine years ago, the upheaval was stunning. Massive crowds marched through the streets of Iran's capital and other cities demanding change in the first major unrest to shake the rule of hard-line Muslim clerics over the country since they came to power in 1979….
  • N. Korea reopens cross-border communications with S. Korea

    SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reopened a key cross-border communication channel with South Korea for the first time in nearly two years Wednesday as the rivals explored the possibility of sitting down and talking after months of acrimony and fears of war….
  • Trump boasts of ‘nuclear button’ but doesn’t really have one

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump boasted that he has a bigger and more powerful "nuclear button" than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does – but the president doesn't actually have a physical button….
  • 2 Democrats to be sworn in as senators, narrow GOP majority

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Two new Democrats will be sworn in to the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, narrowing the Republican majority and complicating efforts by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to advance the White House's legislative agenda before the November midterm elections….
  • Opportunity in Utah: Mitt Romney eyes political resurgence

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — He has already made a fortune in business, managed an Olympics, served as governor and secured a presidential nomination. Now, Mitt Romney, at 70 years old, is considering a new career in Congress….
  • Thomas S. Monson, president of Mormon church, dies at 90

    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — For more than 50 years, Thomas S. Monson served in top leadership councils for the Mormon church – making him a well-known face and personality to multiple generations of Mormons….
  • Trump warns Palestinian Authority it may lose US aid money

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Acknowledging his push to broker peace in the Middle East has stalled, President Donald Trump appeared to threaten to cut off U.S. aid money to the Palestinian Authority, asking why the U.S. should make "any of these massive future payments" when the Palestinians are "no longer willing to talk peace."…
  • Winter storm forecast to dump snow from Florida to Carolinas

    SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Brutal winter weather that's brought subzero temperatures to parts of the U.S. is threatening to dump snow and ice across parts of the South that rarely see flurries, much less accumulation….
  • Ex-hostage Boyle charged with sex assault, confinement

    OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian Joshua Boyle, his American wife and their children endured a long captivity in Afghanistan before they were rescued last fall and returned to Canada. Now he's facing 15 charges including sexual assault, forcible confinement and administering a noxious drug….
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