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From Tutorialzine –15 Interesting JavaScript and CSS Libraries for May 2017:
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The mission at Tutorialzine is to keep you up to date with the latest and coolest trends in web development. That’s why every month they release a handpicked collection of some of the best resources that they’ve stumbled upon and deemed worthy of your attention. monthly compilation of web dev resources is here and it is packed with awesome frameworks, plugins, and other useful freebies.
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From TrendHunter.com – Viral Humor and Comedy –Slow-Motion Marathons – This Slow Running Event in Los Angeles Promoted the New Baywatch Film (TrendHunter.com):
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(TrendHunter.com) For the release of the all-new Baywatch film, a clever promotional stunt was set up in downtown Los Angeles. Although many young people have never watched an episode of the original Baywatch, they are probably still familiar with the iconic slow-motion running in the opening credits, as it has made a lasting mark on pop culture. As such, a ‘Slow Mo Marathon’ was hosted by Paramount, featuring thousands of runners who slowly made their way across a 0.3 kilometer stretch, mimicking the way the original series’ opening credits were slowed down. This stunt offered an fun way to reference one of the most legendary parts of the 90s show. Just like a real marathon event, crowds of spectators gathered to watch the slow-motion run as it happened.”
From Cracked: All Posts –4 Terrible Celebrities The World Has Given A Free Pass:
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By Felix Clay – Published: May 05th, 2017 – The world loves some good celebrity gossip, especially if it’s the sort about how a celebrity may be some kind of monster in a Hollywood flesh suit. Look at James Woods — man, is that guy terrible. He sued a guy for slandering him on Twitter, then kept suing him after he died. He also expressed some joy at the thought of the man dying whilst screaming his name. And while James Woods is a current turd homunculus lurching around the fringes of fame, there are others out there who were just as bad if not worse than Woods who are apparently cool as shit these days for no other reason than we just got tired of caring.”
From TrendHunter.com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Bedtime Story Video Series – The SacconeJolys are Filming a Series of Story Videos for Young Kids (TrendHunter.com):
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(TrendHunter.com) Reading a bedtime story is part the the nightly routine in many households, and now this vlogging family is bringing you story videos to share with your young children. The Friendliest Friends…”
From A List Apart: –User Research When You Can't Talk to Your Users:
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It's not breaking news to say that the core of UX, in a vacuum, is talking to your users to gather insights and then applying that information to your designs. But it's equally true that UX does not happen in a vacuum. So what happens when you don't have the budget or the timeline to run user tests, card sorts, or stakeholder interviews? What should you do when your company doesn't want you bothering the paying customers who use their software? In short, how do you do UX research when you can't get direct access to your users? While the best methods for gathering user insights entail first-hand research, there are other ways to quickly glean qualitative data about your users 'wants and needs' beyond the usual lightweight guerrilla user testing options. For a start, companies that are new or have a smaller digital footprint can benefit from things like forums or even competitor reviews to get a better sense of the users in their industry vertical. And for more established companies, customer service logs and app reviews can be invaluable for learning what users think about specific products. Let’s check out a few techniques I like to recommend…”
From Marvel Movies News –Ford Aims to Let Fans ‘Become the Guardian of Your Galaxy’:
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People cannot wait for “Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” to land in theatres on Friday, May 5, but Ford has a plan to get the good times rolling now. Fans can start the party early by entering the “Be the Guardian of Your Galaxy” sweepstakes at http://www.marvel.com/ecosport. Entrants get a chance to win a Ford EcoSport, a hometown screening of the movie, one of 150 custom illustrations by a Marvel artist depicting the fan as a galactic hero, and plenty of swag. In addition to the All New 2018 EcoSport, the compact SUV designed for all intelligent life, making its big screen debut in “Vol. 2,” the car makers are offering fans a chance to see exclusive Guardians of the Galaxy art before the film opens wide in theaters everywhere. The art, inspired by many of the classic album covers of the 80s, became available to fans through this tweet and in the gallery belowfor the first time. Browse, save your favorites, use them for your phone lock screens, computer backgrounds, and social media profiles, and be sure to let your fellow Galactic travelers know where they can find some of the coolest art this side of Ego the Living Planet. Stay tuned to Marvel.com for the latest on Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” follow @Guardians on Twitter and like the official Guardians of the Galaxy page on Facebook for the latest! Please visit ford.com/suvs/ecosport for more information about the fun, capable, and connected 2018 Ford EcoSport! No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Must be legal U.S. resident 18 years of age or older. Sweepstakes ends 5/31/17. See Official Rules for details. Ford EcoSport available early 2018.”
From CBR.Com – Cool Websites and Internet Culture –Pepe the Frog Is Dead: Creator Kills the White Supremacist-Hijacked Icon:
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After fighting an uphill battle to reclaim the feel-good image of his popular character after it was perverted by a culture of hate, cartoonist Matt Furie laid to rest Pepe the Frog in Fantagraphics’ Free Comic Book Day offering, “World’s Greatest Cartoonists.” In a one-page strip, Pepe lies in an open casket while “Boy’s Club” friends Landwolf, Brett and Andy mourn him in their irreverent fashion.
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From CreativePro.com –CreativePro Tip of the Week: Using the Navigator panel in Photoshop:
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If you regularly work on high-res images in Photoshop and you’re not already using the Navigator panel, you’re missing out on a slick way of seeing both a close-up and a bird’s eye view of an image at the same time. That way, you can work on the small details while checking the impact of what you do on the whole image. And it can be especially useful if you have a second monitor, where you can position the Navigator panel and make it large. Open the Navigator panel by choosing Window > Navigator. As you zoom and scroll in the image, you’ll see a red rectangle in the Navigator panel representing your current view. You can click anywhere in the Navigator panel or drag the rectangle to change…”
From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Seaside Vodka Branding – The Look and Taste of Seaworthy Vodka Captures the Flavors of the Sea (TrendHunter.com):
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(TrendHunter.com) Made using Australian botanicals Saltbush, Dorrogo Pepperleaf, Lemon Myrtle and Corriander Seed, Seaworthy Vodka was crafted to highlight the flavors of the sea. In conjunction with themed packaging that doesn’t feel too contrived, Seaworthy makes for a product with a very direct source of inspiration; to be the perfect vodka for a Bloody Mary. The graphics on the Seaworthy Vodka packaging mimic the scars and erosions that would happen naturally if left in the ocean, but in bold contrasting colors. To further the theme, the bottle comes packaged in a worn wooden box, which sits inside a cotton net bag. Seaworthy Vodka offers the drinker a truly immersive product experience.”
From Cracked: All Posts –'Rules' That Make No Sense, But Everyone Follows Anyway:
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By CRACKED Readers, Published: April 30th, 2017 – We are a society of rules. Or, more accurately, we’re a society of often dumb rules. If you need evidence of that, look no further than the bizarre societal conventions we all adhere to lest we risk being shunned by our fellow humans.”
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