If you'd like to make your own clip art, you’re not limited to just using graphic elements. As you'll see if you click through to the clip art gallery in this article, you also can alter photos to achieve a variety of effects. Don’t know how to use Illustrator or Photoshop? Don’t worry; you don’t need to. This tutorial will t

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This collection of vintage dog clip art is not only useful; it's fun. There’s something about dogs wearing clothes and glasses while doing activities usually reserved for people that cracks me up. But if your taste runs more toward traditional vintage images, there also are some more serious dogs here, along with their equally

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According to recent news reports, government mortgage programs Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, which are responsible for trillions of dollars in loans, are in the process of imploding. Read this mortgage industry insider's account of how the mortgage foreclosure meltdown started and why unscrupulous practices by lending institutio

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If you're accustomed to using sugar and caffeine to give you a lift when you're dragging, you're probably familiar with the jittery nerves coffee can produce and the "crash" that often comes 20 minutes after eating sugar. If you don't like those after-effects, try these natural methods that will help you rejuvenate yourse

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Can't find free clipart you like? This tutorial shows you how to make professional quality free clip art with Picnik, an easy-to-use online application. You don't even have to register to use this free tool and there are no fees.

Just upload the blank file provided in the tutorial and follow the simple instructions to cre

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These printable birthday cards are created from authentic vintage art and are ideal for both men and women. There are eight designs to choose from (and more may be added to this page in the future). They include nautical, flower, Victorian, antique baseball card and vintage fruit label themes. And the best thing about them is t

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If you're a blogger who has ever gotten stuck while trying to come up with an idea for a blog post, this resource list might be just what you need. I've compiled some links to resources that can help you on those days when you want to write but just can't. And because long lists can be overwhelming when you're busy or feeli

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The Large Association of Movie Blogs (aka, the LAMBs) announces its first award competition. Now six months old and boasting 78 movie blogs as members, the LAMBs are ready to compete with the Academy Awards -- except the winners' speeches will be shorter.

If you like movies, visit the LAMBs for links to every conceivable t

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There's a reason Bette Davis was named #2 on The Greatest Screen Legends actress list by the American Film Institute. Not only was she a great actress, but she also knew how to pick good parts.

This movie trivia quiz contains famous movie quotes from 10 indelible Bette Davis characters. Check out the quiz and see how many o

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As we all know, bloggers are a special breed who work hard. How moms who blog pull off caring for children at the same time, I don't know. That's an amazing feat as far as I'm concerned. To honor their so effectively living double lives, I've created a guide to Mothers Day gifts for moms who blog. The products range in pric

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A lot of movies have chronicled the joy and pain of being a mom — and often both extremes are portrayed in the same movie.

These famous movie quotes are from movies that are perfect for Mother’s Day: Stories that will take you up, then down and back up again, and with any luck, they’ll leave you with a renewed appreciation

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Charlton Heston was more than just a star of classic movies to me; he was an icon who taught me a surprising and valuable personal lesson when I met him in the 90s at a chic fundraiser for the deaf community.

If you thought Charlton Heston was only about being Moses and stumping for gun control, read this post. There was a l

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Anyone who looks for free images for blog posts will enjoy the new Firefox extension called Zemanta. This free software actually delivers free images, keyword suggestions, article links and helpful information linked to specific words in your post, right to your browser.

Zemanta works with WordPress.org, Blogger and Typepad,

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I'd love to say that All About Eve is a great movie. Certainly, anyone who watches the DVD extras of this movie would get the impression that it is. But I can't quite agree, even though it's one of those classic movies that's hard to forget.

No matter how you feel about All About Eve, it is synonymous with Bette Davis.

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You've been working too hard on your computer again, so your eyelids twitch, your eyes begin to water and there’s that burning sensation when you close them. You’re suffering from the common affliction — eye strain.

Fortunately, the simple eye exercises in this article can promote relaxation of your eyes. Some are even tho

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