Art Of Stealing Souls
March 13, 2009 by Errol
The Bleeding Edge Premiere Column: The Art of Stealing Souls by WeddingPhotographyDirectory.com Columnist: William Bobos The religious belief that a photograph can steal a soul, imprisoning it within its amalgam of polyester, celluloid, salts and gelatin or perhaps a CCD if you are into digital photography is still shared by many cultures across the globe. From Native Americans to the Aborigines of Australia, there are those who refuse to be photographed. This belief evolved in different ways for many cultures, occasionally revolving around the beliefs in the power of mirrors. In folklore, mirrors have the power to steal souls. The superstition of breaking a mirror and causing bad luck stems from the belief that a mirror contains the soul and breaking it causes damage to the soul. In ancient times, the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and many other cultures used reflective surfaces, such as mirrors to practice scrying - the ability to predict the future. Mirrors were considered a major part of the Mayan...
Auto Repair Has Never Been More Important
February 3, 2009 by Antionette
Automotive service and repair has changed dramatically over a generation, according to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ASE , an independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians nationwide. Today, high-tech systems that were unheard of 30 years ago - anti-lock brakes, electronic engine controls and computerized diagnostics - are commonplace. It doesn t appear that the swift pace of technological advancement will slow any time soon, either, with the advent of hybrid vehicles and such features on the horizon as interactive suspensions, constantly variable-speed transmissions and 42-volt batteries. For automotive service professionals, this means continual training and coursework to keep up with the torrent of changes. Disparaged years ago as grease monkeys, mechanics today have become automotive technicians, every bit as comfortable behind a computer screen and keyboard as under the hood with a wrench. ASE is reminding motorists to follow the...
The 7 Basic Rules Of Proper Presentation Design
December 6, 2008 by Armand
Abstract: This article elucidates the rules of presentation visual design that, if heeded, will almost always assure that your audiences will be able to follow your ideas every step of the way. Of course, you must keep in mind that visual design is only one-third of the package required for a successful presentation, the other two being content and delivery. Like a fine dining experience that requires equal parts food, service and atmosphere to really work, the visual design part of the presentation process is every bit as necessary as the others to achieve the desired result in this case, true knowledge transfer. So without further ado: 7. Maintain paragraph integrity. First, all 1st Level Paragraph text must be the same size in every slide. Likewise, all 2nd Level Paragraph text must be smaller and of a different color. Lastly, don t go beyond the 3rd Level, and this text should not be smaller than 20 points. If all information of the same importance is of the same size throughout your...
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