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Source: lazymask.com

Vector is the term used for creating or editing images by stretching, twisting, coloring, and so on with a series of tools. It allows you to scale an image without making it blurry or pixelated. A vector-based graphic is composed of a series of mathematically described lines that form geometric shapes.This tutorial will teach [...]


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Here is a simple two color animated .gif:

To create a simple animated GIF:

1. Start Fireworks CS3 and create a new document. Make it large - at least 320 by 240 pixels. (You can always use MODIFY > CANVAS > TRIM CANVAS to resize the image later. Please note - to save space the [...]


I watched this movie today called BBC Hiroshima, and it was really good. I got it up on youtube and I really think everyone should watch it at least one time, it was that good! 
It has 10 parts and here’s the playlist 


Article Source: paininthetech.com

RAD Video Tools is a piece of software that makes the conversion of QuickTime videos to AVI fast and easy. The best part is, it’s free!

The RAD Video Tools consists of a conversion program that will quickly convert QuickTime video to a multitude of different formats, most importantly .AVI. This article will cover:

a [...]


Source: smashingmagazine.com
I really love this site - they have a bunch of cool shit…..like this awesome list!
1. Mindmaps
Trendmap 2007

Informationarchitects.jp presents the 200 most successful websites on the web, ordered by category, proximity, success, popularity and perspective in a mindmap. Apparently, web-sites are connected as they’ve never been before. Quite comprehnsive.
2. Displaying News
Newsmap is an application [...]


Pretty good little list of phone numbers for the different carriers and their different departments. I handle the Sprint account at my job and these numbers may come in handy oneday real soon! This company is a pain in the ass to have to deal with.
Sprint
Activations
1-888-715-4588
1-866-516-8519 (Bumped to the front of the line… ;) Business Department
877-812-1223
Business Tech Support [...]


This is a really neat site.


Source: Lifehacker
 
Windows only: Freeware application bitRipper provides no-hassle, one-click conversions from DVDs straight to AVI video files. Until recently a commercial program, bitRipper handles the decryption and encoding of the DVD video in one fell swoop, emphasizing a very simple one-click process (though you can set more advanced options if you like). The on-the-fly encryption [...]


CSS Rollovers- Learn how to create a simple rollover image using CSS.

“Checkmark” Your Visited Links with Pure CSS- The goal of this tutorial is to get a check mark preceding visited links for a nice visual indicator.

CSS Image Gallery- A purely CSS based image gallery that displays larger versions of thumbnail images dynamically when the [...]


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Draw on the White Board with ffART
ARTROOM… where kids can make and display art online
• Rate My Drawings • The Online Drawing art contest - create drawings and rate drawings
drawball.com hall of fame
OPENSTUDIO
Linerider.org - over 15000 forum members
Nota
CanvasPaint
Ambrosia Software, Inc. — games/SketchFighter 4000 alpha
ROXIK | PICTAPS
Sketchplanet - Art for Everyone
Cumulate Draw
Big Ideas [...]


Source: Bootstrapper
Home Improvement
In these sites, you’ll find fun and useful projects to take on at home.

DoItYourself: Check out this site’s featured projects for detailed DIY instructions.
Mike Holigan’s How-To Library: On this site, you’ll find loads of information for home building and remodeling.
DIY Homes: Learn about home improvement, repair and more from this site.
Acme How to: [...]


Encrypt Anything: 50 Ways to Secure ALL Your Data, Regardless of Medium
Source: Bootstrapper
Open Source Computer Software
Feel free to tool around with the encryption software in this list: if the version you download doesn’t work just right for your computer, add some new features and then post your version online for others to share.

TrueCrypt: This open [...]


10 Great Resources For Learning & Using Ruby On Rails
 
Source: Pagechain.net

Ruby On Rails.org
Ruby On Rails Tutorial
IBM Ruby On Rails Tutorial
Oreilly On Lamp Ruby On Rails
Ruby On Rails Cheat Sheets
Ruby On Rails For MacHeads**
Ruby On Rails Beginner Tutorial
Ruby On Rails Oracle Tutorial
Ruby On Rails Plugins
Rails For All


5 WordPress Theme Generators To Help You Create WordPress Templates
 
Source: pagechain.net
 

CSSEZ
Templatr
WP Theme Gen
WP Pal
WordPress Theme Gen*