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There are a lot of great Photoshop tutorials online that will teach you all kinds of techniques and tricks, but sometimes you may find that the basics of the tools are not always covered in the tutorials. If you’re looking to step up your Photoshop skills, understanding the basic tools [...]

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One of the great things about the WordPress platform is the excellent community surrounding it. Whether you are looking for help with a specific problem or if you’re just interested in finding some blogs to follow for occasional tutorials, there are plenty of resources available. Here is a look at [...]

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Need to convert your videos between major video file formats, create web-based charts, as well as editing or adding effects to your existing pictures?

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All this and more in this roundup of new cool visual communication and video publishing tools I have personally selected for you. This week:

ActivePixels: Edit your images [...]

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The open source model has, over the last 20 years, proven that collaborative development is one of the best ways to incorporate the newest ideas and latest concepts into design.
In fact, the open source model, which began with programmers, has been so successful that it is currently being applied in government, media, education and private [...]

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Online Image Editing

Project Draw
Project Draw is an online sketch tool from the makers of AutoCAD and Revit.
Resizr Resizr allows users to upload a picutre (currently .jpg format only) and have it resized for them. The site also has a Firefox plugin.
Splashup
Splashup is a Photoshop-esque Flash based online image editing tool. Very easy to use and [...]

50 Awesome Open Source Resources for Online Writers
Published on Tuesday April 29th , 2008
By Christina Laun
With the popularity of blogging and online journals, writers working in the online realm have a growing number of opportunities all the time to practice and refine their craft, and maybe even get paid for it . And if [...]

These colorful modern bar tools by Alessi will add a fun flare to your summer parties! I especially love these adorable Alessandro M. corkscrews!
Alessi – “Alessandro M.” Corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini
Alessi – “Parrot” Corkscrew by Alessandro Mendini
Alessi – “Pino” Funnel by Stefano Giovannoni

Alessi – “Diabolix” Bottle Opener by Biagio Cisotti
Alessi – “Banana Boys” Set [...]

Publish your recorded video lecture next to your PowerPoint original slides while keeping everything in sync, compare and convert images, download videos, and browse your image library like you have never done before. All in this week Sharewood Picnic and more.

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Here my selected visual communication tools for this week:

Vcasmo: Combine PowerPoint files with [...]

I’m always looking for the perfect fireplace accessories for my house. These pieces are designed by Peter Maly and offer a nice alternative to what most stores are offering in modern fireplace tools. I love the wicker wrap on the handles and the fact that he has designed andirons as well. Click on the link [...]

I found this great collection of tools for a variety of venues like flickr and your blogs.
40+ Tools For Google Calendar
15 Ways To Create Website Screenshots
50+ Google Reader Extensions and Scripts For Firefox
WEB OS RUNDOWN: 45+ Web Operating Systems
AMAZON TOOLBOX: 40+ Amazon Tools
30+ Language Tools For Firefox
SKYPE TOOLBOX: 50+ Enhancements for Skype
MOBILE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLBOX: 45+ [...]