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The Inspiration Behind Blogging

In the 20th century, people got inspired to write their own articles and diaries online. This phenomenon is now been referred to as blogging.

Currently, there are news blogs, tech blogs, sex blogs, commentary blogs, drug blogs and other teenage blogs. The news and documentary blogs are sites that consist of links and posted arguments and ideas.

These sites have been sources of major news outlets, media and traditional journalism. On top of these all, the blogging phenomenon is clear and real. This occurrence is gradually changing and unifying the diverse world of media. Blogging only proves the evolution of media and journalism.

Blogs can do things that eMagazines or web magazines cannot do. Blogs are informative and contains more of personal matters about the author's life.

Through blogging, a writer is able to express anything even his temper can be transparent. Blogs contain deep sensibility and human touches unlike magazines and newspapers.

Nowadays, readers have become more doubtful about the media. People now realize that behind the curtain of these popular readings are untrustworthy writers and editors. They write to live and thus, their writings are only products of their selfishness.

Blogging is the real democratic journalism as its best and as its purest. Through blogging, one will be able to declare his own independence. Lone bloggers will eventually be the most successful writers in the envisioned world of true journalism. This is because they earned the respect of the readers.

Online sites like blogger.com help you set up a web page can make you an established writer. At the start, you can work at a blog free and then eventually you can reach millions of readers worldwide and can make a profit as well. Blogging challenges the audience of opinionated magazines and traditional newspapers.

Now, why not create an online blog with your own ideas and consequently sell your own book through your web site. The advantage of the blog technology is that one can simply write an article with himself and can make a profit for download services.

You can just convert your format to a PDF file. You will not anymore need editors, agents or publishers for your book.

These are some basic steps to create a successful blog:

1. Select a location to begin your blog. It is best to choose a site where you can upload your blog on to it directly. Sites like Blogger and Wordpress are two of the popular ones.

2. Prepare at least three (3) articles per week and add them to your blog. Remember that articles must be posted in the blog. As much as possible, a blog should not be used for product advertisement.

3. After posting, make use of the available ping online servers fully so that many can read your articles. The use of limited default ping services will limit your blog exposure. For a complete list of available ping servers, you can check sites like surreal blog.

4. If the readers find your articles interesting and your services proved to be useful, you now become a reliable resource. Thus, it would be best if your blog contains a shortcut link back to your home or main site.

5. Next, you should add your blog to your home site. You can make a directory containing the list of your blogs. Find a service to post your information if in case you do not have a main site. Do not forget, at least to acknowledge the server.

6. Finally, list your blog to popular blog directories. Some of these directories can charge you a listing fee while some offers it free. It is fine to pay for it since it will largely benefit your blog

These steps can guide you through your blog making. It is hoped that this article provided significant ideas and information about blogging. With this technology, you can now have the power to tell your stories and express yourself.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

This is so delicious. It's really easy to make and the crock pot does almost all the work too so that's a definite bonus. I've had this recipe for a while and I believe it's weight watchers friendly too! Here it is!

Slow-cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

¾ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs – cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups sliced celery (2 med. Stalks)

2 cups chopped carrots

¾ cup chopped onion

14 ½ oz canned chicken broth

½ tsp dried marjoram

1 tsp dried thyme leaves

½ tsp salt (optional)

2 bay leaves

10 oz. frozen green peas (optional)

1 cup frozen home-style egg noodles

Brown chicken in skillet over medium heat. Mix chicken and all ingredients except noodles and peas in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours until chicken is fully cooked. Stir in peas and noodles. Cook until noodles are tender.

Serve with fresh, hot rolls. Yum!

** In the slow cooker I used, it usually cooks things extra fast or extra hot, one of the other. The point being that most of the liquid evaporates out of things no matter what you do. So if your slow cooker seems to cook the same way I would use two cans of chicken broth so that you have some broth left when it comes time to serve it.

** I would also recommend that you take the noodles out of the freezer 30-45 minutes before you add them to the soup. Also break them up before you put them in and they will cook faster. You can also use regular dried egg noodles if you prefer them.

MENACHEM KRINSKY

Some folks call Menachem Krinsky a designer he calls himself a visual thinker. Menachem is a print graphic designer who also twiddles around with photography and a tad of photo manipulation.

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When did you first decide to become a graphic designer/ illustrator? Was there a pivotal moment?

Must have been when I was around fifteen, I got Photoshop on my home computer, and fell in love with it. Ever since then our love has just blossomed and grown deeper. I used to spend hours fooling around with the programs until I decided that maybe I can make some money doing something I love, and voila! My business was born.




Who or what inspires you?

Inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere: Music lyrics, art, photography, movies, and those little designs on the backs of the ladybugs. Actually that last one maybe not as much as the others. Most of the time I walk around with a little light bulb tied to the top of my head and it tends to help me think of ideas.





Where does your training come from? Self-taught? College/Art School?

As of now I'm still all self taught, spent many long night hours trying to achieve certain looks and design techniques, I do think being self taught allows you to steer your creativity in any direction you want without being trained to think in a certain way. Although I do hope to be able to take a couple design courses in the near future.





How do you keep "fresh" within your industry?

I try everything. Nothing's off limits. When things are really low, I chat with other designers and try to rekindle the little inspirational sparks.





What are some of your current projects?

Well, I've recently relocated to Los Angeles, working with a really talented designer to open a design shop out here. We will be servicing all print related design, anything from logos/branding to billboards and theatrical posters. And I'm really looking forward to meeting and collaborating with some awesome new designers. Our website will be up and running very soon. You can take a sneak peak at www.visionaryflock.com.





Which of your projects are you the most proud of? And why?

I love 'em all. Nothing really stands out to me above from the others. They each have their own styles and uniqueness and most are targeted to specific audiences, so it's really hard to compare them with each other. If you twisted my arm, I'd have to say I really like some of the new photo manipulations I've done.





Are there any areas, techniques, mediums, projects in your field that you have yet to try?

Of course, I can't wait to work on a huge billboard, or one of those giant posters that are like 20 stories high. I don't doubt that one day as I grow in my design skills that I'll get that opportunity.




Any advice to the novice designer/ illustrator?

I feel uncomfortable, considering myself a novice, and I still believe I have long ways to go until I can call myself a really talented designer. But I really think working hard, spending the long hours and simply not giving up until you are happy, will help you grow and become better and better and remember to always stay humble.

Today with the internet if you have any design questions or are looking to achieve a certain effect, there must be thousands of free tutorials online to help you out. Check 'em out.





What makes a designed piece or illustration successful?

I think it needs to have been both visually and mentally thought out to bring out its point in a great, creative way.





What do you do to keep yourself motivated and avoid burn-out?

We all have burn-outs every once in awhile. If something isn't working, I just shut it down for a bit and come back to it later. I always find it easier to work if I take breaks, it sort of gives me a fresh look at it every time I come back. Creativity is something you can't force on someone. An occasional espresso helps a lot, too.




Finish this sentence. "If I weren't a designer/illustrator I would have been a..."

.... Hmm, hard to even imagine. I would definitely have some type of job in a creative field.



And finally, what is the best thing on prime-time TV right now?

Not a big TV watcher, I do enjoy seeing "The Office" every once in awhile.

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Broken

Learn the alchemy
true human beings know.
The moment you accept
the troubles you've been given,
the door will open.
~Rumi

At this point over 100 posts have been made to Positively Inspiring. The purpose at the inception of this blog was to keep positivity flowing amongst those I missed most having been geographically separated from my husband, two sons, parents, numerous siblings and many friends to start a new job 1200 miles away. The accumulation of positive expression has been consistent. However, through many dark days, I've needed to search for even a glimmer of positivity. It is the effort applied to create the post that has offered relief - allowing me to feel a little less anxious, even somewhat better, if only for moments. Though these almost-daily entries have been helpful and the collection such that I value their reflection, perhaps it's more inspirational to be more candid, more real. Because, to put it simply, life can be hard. And, over the last year, life has been very hard.

Not all is lost, though. Stuart gave me a wonderful gift for Valentine's Day - a book (surprise, surprise) written by Elizabeth Lesser: Broken Open - How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow. This book is a blessing. Lesser puts into perspective the value of difficult times; the blessings and opportunities they represent if one is willing to engage them; to use the "broken" moments in one's life to transform and evolve from "Once-born innocence to twice-born wisdom". These opportunities should be treasured if one can see through the fog of disappointment, self-doubt and fear. I am getting better at this - far from perfect- but, I am getting better.

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Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette

I meant to post this last week, but we had family come into town unexpectedly. I got this recipe from a friend years ago. We'd moved into a new apartment, and our neighbors invited us over for dinner since we didn't have our dishes unpacked yet. When I tasted the salad with this dressing, I just had to have the recipe. So thanks, Katelyn! This has become a definite favorite!

I think this dressing works best on a baby spinach salad. I made it the other night and put it on romaine, and it just didn't taste quite right. You could also use it as a marinade for chicken -- yum! Oh, and the sugar is optional. Depending on what brand of olive oil you have, you may or may not need the sugar. Just taste it first and see what you think.

Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, minced
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional

Combine all ingredients and shake well. Let stand for several hours for greatest flavor.

free.

I'M FREE :)
my last exam was yesterday, yihaaa! i think it was ok.. but i'm so happy now...
yesterday i celebrated a bit with a friend but friday we want to rock the clubs :)
school will start at tuesday, so i've got still one free week!
today i went shopping with my mum and found this beautiful vintage belt in a vintage shop for only one euro :) i love it, i think it fits perfectly to my style!

i also bought some hairbands for the perfect hippielook and a purple top/dress, which i really like :)

that's one of my favorite scarves, i LOVE the color ♥

peace, hippiegirl!

DAVID PACHE

Out of the box design, Swiss style.

David Pache is a creative consultant, a brand and identity designer in Switzerland that works with clients all over the globe to specially develop logos and more.

www.dache.ch



When did you first decide to become a graphic designer/ illustrator? Was there a pivotal moment?

I realised that I had a great interest in art from an early age but this quickly was overtaken by graphic design and technical drawing. I liked how the application of geometry was so precise and measured. Still in many of my designs today I try to make them geometrically correct. The pivotal point though was when I finished high school and took the natural progression into design school because it was simply what I enjoyed doing. It introduced new technologies to me and this made me realise it was possible to make my living from this if I was dedicated enough. This is when I started entering online galleries and when my entries received positive feedback, I realised I had the audience I needed so I concentrated on developing my skills, increasing my portfolio and continued to build a following and eventually took the plunge to launch the website.




Who or what inspires you?

I mostly take inspiration from my surroundings, I focus on creating designs which are contemporary, innovative and unique, in line with the dache "out of the box thinking" philosophy. My other interests include music, sculpture, the suprematism art movement and the works of painters such as Picasso and Mondriaan from which I am often referring to for use of colour, lines etc. I intend to travel in the near future to increase my inspiration.





Where does your training come from? Self-taught? College/Art School?

A bit of both, whilst at design school, I used my spare time to develop my craft and really get into the online arena of logo design. 4 years in college can only represent a certain amount of acquired skills and one has to keep on learning. When I graduated, I finally took the plunge to create my own design studio increasing my client base and services.




How do you keep "fresh" within your industry?

I mainly try to take each concept as an individual. I focus on logo concepts and branding identities and ensure that my designs are simple yet in line with what the clients want. I often think I can take an over-simplified view of a concept but this is not a bad thing. You will notice in logos such as Think Once and Postbox, they are almost a literal translation of the name but this is what will give the designs their unique element. I also try to vary it up and not get stuck in a style. It is good for my thought process to be constantly changing my designs.




Which of your projects are you the most proud of? And why?

AfricanTradition is the logo which gives me the greatest pride, as it was one of my first projects. I feel I achieved a timeless piece which has proved itself by receiving multiple acknowledgements from the design community. It is a project which I am sentimental towards, as I feel it was the turning point of my career which evolved my work to the professional level which I was initially aiming for.




Are there any areas, techniques, mediums, projects in your field that you have yet to try?

I have recently been editing some video clips from the camcorder and the editing software was something which I had not used since I was in college. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed the process. I never chose to pursue this area; however, I think if I could not be doing what I am doing now, being a film maker would be of great interest.




Any advice to the novice designer/ illustrator?

Really, I would give one important piece of advice which is, if you are a novice and looking to turn professional with your own business, do your homework and be as prepared as possible. Many young designers get into the industry on the back of a small handful of great logos but the business side is very different and it is a completely different thing to design logos for specific briefs and for a whole range of clients. It is tough at first as with any industry but with perseverance and a dedication to producing great designs, you will do very well. You have to love your job to succeed.





What makes a designed piece or illustration successful?

In terms of branding, it wholly depends on the client. Some clients will like a lot of control and some will even provide an idea for you to re-work. This is very limiting but necessary in some cases due to them knowing their clients and audience exclusively and can be helpful to give them what they are aiming for. Other clients however give you complete designer discretion and this is fantastic, you can be so creative when given just a few buzzwords and a sketchpad to brainstorm with. Creative freedom within boundaries are my favourite projects.





What do you do to keep yourself motivated and avoid burn-out?

I rarely get de-motivated however in these times, I remind myself that I am lucky enough to be making a success of my passion and it is this desire to succeed and have my work out their for public display which really keeps the thought process flowing. In short, I absolutely love what I do.





Finish this sentence. "If I weren't a designer/illustrator I would have been a..."

For me, it has been clear since I was in my teens of which direction I was headed but if I had to choose another path, I guess any occupation which involved me exercising my creativity. I could definitely not do an office job. It would be too repetitive for me. I need the stimulation of variety.




And finally, what is the best thing on prime-time TV right now?

Well, I am a huge LOST fan :)