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Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Relocates Columbia, MD Office to New, Expanded Facility

Regenerative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (ROSM), a leader in non-surgical treatments for orthopedic conditions, is excited to announce the relocation of its Columbia, MD office to a new, state-of-the-art facility, as of August 26, 2024.




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OnPrintShop Receives Industry Applaud for Advanced Print Innovation at Printing United Expo 2023

OnPrintShop, the leading web-to-print service provider, opened its showcase of game changing web-to-print innovation for the visitors of Printing United Expo 2023, winning applaud from major industry players and w2p enthusiasts across the world.




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AIIMS Bhopal and BrainTap Researchers Honored at ISSN International Research Awards 2023

Ancient traditions meets modern technology.




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Pay With 'Tasks' - Dropshop Powers The New Currency Of Ecommerce

Dropshop combines shopping, gaming and free trials to form a one-of-a-kind experience for everyone to save money




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Future Electronics Will Host Team Building Workshop on Improv Comedy

Future Electronics will host a team building workshop focusing on the benefits of improv comedy for its employees, starting with the Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Team.




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American Medical Technology Coalition Welcomes Shane Bishop as the New Executive Director

CEO of Custom Health, Shane Bishop, brings visionary leadership to the AMTC, poised to revolutionize medical technology integration for enhanced healthcare outcomes.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, MA, for Expertise in Education, Advocacy and Pet Grooming

Jennifer Bishop Jenkins, MA, celebrates extensive success as an educator, advocate, and pet grooming industry leader




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UShop: Uruguay's New Digital Shopping, a New Horizon of Electronic Commerce for Businesses, Sellers and Buyers

Facilitating Access to Business Opportunities for All




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#1 Barbershop App TheCut & LumiereVodka host Roundtable Talk to Save Student Barbers

"Cutting Edge Economy: Preserving Community and Craft"




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Resilience, and hope— an unforgettable graduation ceremony of 111,628 graduates from Shincheonji

Total Graduates: 111,628, breaking the record for the largest single-denomination graduation once again




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A Moving Memoir of Love, Hope, and Family Through Adoption

Andry & Pippa Seichrist Share Their Remarkable Journey in My Life Before




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Pacific Crest Orthopedics Launches to Enhance Orthopedic Care in San Francisco

Now Accepting Walk-in and Scheduled Patients




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Book Author Sees Hope in Growing Trend to Reform Parking Minimums

Local business alliance continues to urge Haltom City Council to eliminate parking minimums.




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John Covey Hopewell Recognized for Expertise in Restoration Management

John Covey Hopewell celebrated for over 10 years of success in his industry




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Automotive Defense Specialists Announces Strong Internet Response to Recent Posts on Smog and Auto Repair Shop Needs in California

Automotive Defense Specialists is proud to announce a strong response to its recent information posts on legal issues for smog shops and auto repair technicians. The posts explain 'hot button' issues impacting California's hard-working smog and auto.




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Revelation and hope for Masan, Shincheonji Revelation Bible Seminar attracts more than 16000 including 100 pastors gathered

Masan 2024 Shincheonji's Bible Seminar | Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation




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Microsoft 365 Copilot Workshop: Unlock the Future of Work with NetCom Learning!

Leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot: NetCom Learning's live virtual workshop to equip professionals for the AI-driven future of work




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DownTown Mystic Hopes For A Better Day

Roots Rocker Releases New Digital 45




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Hotchkiss Auto Repair Wins Best Auto Repair Shop in Denver

Overwhelming Neighborhood Support by Park Hill, Montclair, Hilltop, Lowry and Central Park Residents Result in Hotchkiss Auto Receiving the Best of Mile High Award




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Sippi Kutz Barbershop Opens at Salon & Spa Galleria

Barber Marlon Johnson offers $20 cuts for senior citizens and veterans on Monday and Tuesday.




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Registration Open for Comprehensive Barber Skills Workshops at the Hair Everywhere Salon at North Richland Hills Salon and Spa Galleria

Salon Owner and Educator Lenda Christian will offer four-hour specialized training sessions on barbering skills and fade haircutting techniques October 20 and November 3, 2024.




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Reel Sisters celebrates Women In Hip Hop and a special magazine issue honoring the music's history and roots

Special Screening of Black Love Manifesto directed by Liza Jessie Peterson & Women In Hip Hop Talk




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RENOWNED ARTIST JEFF ROBB UNVEILS FIRST-EVER 3D PORTRAIT OF HIP-HOP ICON DR. DRE

Acclaimed artist Jeff Robb has created a revolutionary three-dimensional portrait of the iconic hip-hop legend, Dr. Dre.




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Hope Roberts Releases Inspiring New Album: Echoes of Wisdom

Acclaimed author Hope Roberts is proud to announce the release of her latest album




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Novavax stock plunges after quarterly earnings, but company sees hope in licensing deals




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Shopping Addictions Satisfied Here!!! International Drive Resort Area Offers Orlando Visitors Endless Shopping for Hot Bargains!

As one of the top five most popular shopping destinations in the U.S., Orlando is a shoppers paradise. And the I-Drive area is well-known for its designer outlets and great bargains.




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Hoops for Hope Raises $11,500 for The Child Center

The 33rd annual Hoops for Hope tournament attracted 681 colleagues, clients and friends of the firm to support the 2021 Anders Charity of Choice, The Child Center. Heather Kemper of The Child Center joined Anders for a celebration lunch where a check for $11,500 was presented. “With the pandemic especially, it’s amazing the amount of...

The post Hoops for Hope Raises $11,500 for The Child Center appeared first on Anders CPA.




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2023 WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Workshop

This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding…




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Supreme Court Says Traveling Worker Suffered Compensable Fall While Souvenir Shopping

The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that a traveling worker was entitled to benefits for her injuries from a fall while leaving her hotel to go souvenir shopping. Kimminee Costello worked for…




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Commission Sets Claims Administration Workshop

The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission is holding a claims administration workshop on Oct. 4. The Claims Administration Made Easy workshop will examine third-party claims, the various filings that must be…




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Playful Indulgences with Adobe Pixel Blender for Photoshop


Sometimes I just find I have a need to play. Not the sand lot type, even though that might be fun, but more along the lines of creativity with my artworks. With painting I can just slop the wonderful colors around and see what happens but clean-up is more effort. But with photography it's not always as easy.

I could throw my camera up in the air with a timed shutter and see what happens, but I am afraid of dropping it and then seeing a lot on money becoming dust on the ground with a broken camera.

Digital editing allows me that freedom and the only cost is my time. Definitely less risky.

I came across a video that shows the use of an Adobe Labs plug-in for Photoshop CS 4&5 called Pixel Bender. Being also a painter I was more interested in the oil painting effects as demonstrated with the image I 'bent' below. I may take this further as I will need to get rid of those bright white objects at the top of frame to make this image useful.


The above image was run once in pixel bender to give texture in the parrot, but I found that the remaining detail was all too much the same and still too fine in detail for the background. I masked out the parrot, used the blending too to see if this would help. Not much, so I ran pixel bender again on several iterations on just the background to get the final image above. I didn’t realize until later that the smudging of texture actually added to the larger texture in pixel bender.


One again for above image I ran pixel bender to get the effect for the chairs and table and then playing around with iterations on just the background and with the smudging tool to get a less contrasty detail here.
In trying to use other images to see how they worked it became apparent that for it to work well there should be sufficient detail and contrast in image for it to produce better results. I also noticed that image size from 800 to 4,000 pixels each had different effects. The largest brush size was 15 pixels and with the large images the effects became smaller. 


The 2 photos of the fall scene are identical except for image resolution. The above was 1,000 pixels wide and below was 4,000+ wide


It's easy to see the difference in effects. For the smaller image I even had tor reduce the brush size so as not to over-dominate the bending effect.

From the experiments, or is it playing around, I noticed that when areas were smudged in linear or curved arches it increased the detail effects to make them larger as in the parrot's background and with the same fall scene but with smudging on the trees in image below.


These may not be exactly to your taste but if you are digitally creating painting-type images then by combining different effects for areas within the photograph, a more pleasing painting effect can be created. It is important for any effect type that there be variation in texture detail, size and contrast, like a real painting to create harmony and vision flow within the image.

The most important aspect is to create images that you like and not for others and that you have fun doing this. While I was playing around I completely lost track of time which for me is a sign that my creative juices are really flowing and I'm exploring new avenues.

Please send me some links if you have any digital creations that were just fun and you enjoyed the outcome.

Niels Henriksen




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How to Clean up Your Photo Backgrounds in Photoshop

In retouching you see this quite frequently, whether you're using seamless paper, vinyl, a fabric hanging or a purpose built infinity cove, it's going to get dirty. You have a couple of options, one is to check out some reviews on Amazon for handheld vacuum cleaners and have your assistant scoot around with it between shots. The other more sensible option, which we'll cover here, is to solve it in post, in this case using Adobe Photoshop.




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Learn How to Illustrate a Realistic Rocketship in Photoshop

In this tutorial, we will create a retro styled rocket in Photoshop. We will explore the importance of details in creating a complex illustration, as well as how to create realistic surfaces.




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How to Paint a Fantasy Woman Portrait with Photoshop

In this tutorial I'll show you how to paint a fantasy woman portrait with Photoshop. You'll learn how to use brush to paint properly as well as take care of details. A graphic tablet is highly recommended for this tutorial.




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Create a Dark Landscape Matte Painting with Photoshop

In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a misty landscape matte painting with a dark castle. We'll create a misty scene with the layered mountains and the light from afar. The main technique here is blending with adjustment layers, masking and brushes. There are something basic you should know about contrast, distance, intensity etc, and we'll dive into all of those in today's lesson!




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Create a Dark Night Hunter Scene with Photoshop

In this tutorial I'll show you how to create a dark night hunter scene. You'll learn how to combine different stock images together, turn a scene from day to night, add a moonlight, create a dark atmosphere as well as make some special effects. Along with this tutorial, you'll also learn how to work with groups, manage your layers and pay attention to the details.




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8 Photoshop Tips and Tricks All Photographers Should Know

Sixty-eight percent of adults edit their selfies before sharing them with anyone. Statistics show the growing importance of learning advanced editing skills. A photographer cannot publish a photo without altering it in some way. Photoshop, the industry standard, has plenty of tools to make your photos stand out. Learning those tools on your own can be difficult though. To help you learn, let’s take a quick look at 8 fantastic Photoshop tips and tricks. A Note About Photoshop Tips and Tricks Before we dive into the tips and tricks, remember a good photo is even more important than good editing.

The post 8 Photoshop Tips and Tricks All Photographers Should Know appeared first on Photoshop Lady.




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Top 5 Upcoming Shopify eCommerce Trends for Merchants

As eCommerce is evolving at an increased pace, staying ahead of the latest trends in the market is very important for Shopify store owners to keep their stores stand out from the competition. Staying updated with the latest eCommerce trends helps merchants sell their products uniquely and convert more customers. As with every industry, the...

The post Top 5 Upcoming Shopify eCommerce Trends for Merchants appeared first on noupe.




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Photoshop Pencil Sketch Effect Tutorial

This simple combination of Photoshop filters creates a pencil sketch effect that quickly converts a photograph into a realistic drawing. The result features a mix of rough sketch lines and shading, along with a subtle paper texture which makes the effect much more believable. Choose between a traditional graphic pencil appearance, or toggle off the […]

The post Photoshop Pencil Sketch Effect Tutorial appeared first on Spoon Graphics.




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Duotone Neon Light Space Poster Photoshop Tutorial

Follow along with this photo compositing Photoshop tutorial to create a surreal space scene with a vibrant neon light effect. We’ll use assets from a free sample pack of the Ultimate Universe Creator product that’s exclusively available for Spoon Graphics viewers to download. I’ll show you how to compose the various space-themed graphics to make […]

The post Duotone Neon Light Space Poster Photoshop Tutorial appeared first on Spoon Graphics.




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How to Add Grainy Shading to Your Photoshop Art

By adding grainy shading to your illustrations, you can bring your flat artwork to life with depth and the sought-after noisy textured appearance. In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a delicious donut illustration. Along the way I’ll show you my favourite technique for easily painting in highlights and shadows, and apply […]

The post How to Add Grainy Shading to Your Photoshop Art appeared first on Spoon Graphics.




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Vaporwave Neon Effect Photoshop Tutorial

The elegance of classic Renaissance sculptures and the vibrant neon colours of the Vaporwave aesthetic are two contrasting styles you wouldn’t expect to see together, but this combination of imagery has become a popular abstract art style. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to apply a vibrant neon glow to a shape with the […]

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Designing a Chic Striped Business Card with Photoshop

If you want a simple yet chic and sophisticated approach on your business card design, then this is the tutorial for you. You will learn how to design your own chic and striped style business card using Adobe Photoshop.....

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US Air Force veteran finds hope in suicide prevention therapy focusing on stress responses

For many people, it’s a ray of hope rooted in research. Recent research is presenting a new way of thinking about suicide prevention, and both experts and patients believe it’s already saving lives.




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In-Depth: Salk Institute study gives hope for future PTSD treatment

New research from the Salk Institute is providing hope for people who suffer from PTSD, panic attacks, migraines, and more. "Our body has an alarm system that detects danger from the environment or inside our body," explains Dr. Sung Han, an Associate Professor at the Salk Institute and lead researcher for this project. "Sometimes our bodies generate false alarms... We need to understand (what) molecules send the false signal to the brain so that we can block (it)."




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NHLPA hopes committee helps players 'better understand CTE'

The NHLPA will form an advisory committee to help hockey players better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy and the damage that concussions can do to the brain. NHLPA president Marty Walsh said Friday night that the CTE committee was unanimously approved at a union board meeting this summer. The former Boston mayor made the announcement after receiving an award at the annual gala for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which supports patients and families struggling with the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries.




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Data Cuisine Workshop Barcelona: The results

The Data Cuisine Workshop Barcelona was fantastic, we had a really great time. Big thanks to my collaborators Dr. Susanne Jaschko and Sebastian Velilla, thanks to Jose Luis de Vicente and Olga Subiros for bringing us over, and last but not least for our great participants for the crazy dish ideas they came up with! […]




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Minister for Home Affairs announces changes to onshore visa applications to stop ‘visa hopping’

On Wednesday 12 June 2024, the Minister for Home Affairs the Hon. Clare O’Neil MP announced changes that will stop certain visa holders being able to make further visa applications onshore. These changes will come into effect on 1 July 2024. The focus of these changes rests on student and other temporary visa holders. As […]

The post Minister for Home Affairs announces changes to onshore visa applications to stop ‘visa hopping’ appeared first on Australian Visa Experts.




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10 Must-Have WooCommerce & Shopify Themes

You know you have a product line that will sell but you also know that the niche you’ve chosen will probably be extremely competitive. For your online busin ...




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24 Free Grunge Texture Downloads: High-Quality Images For Photoshop Editing

Hey there, fellow design enthusiasts! I've got something super cool to share with you today. You know those grungy, vintage-looking textures that make your ...