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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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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Blueberries are a good source of fiber and vitamin C, but this little blue fruit’s main claim to fame is its antioxidant activity. Why should you care? Because antioxidants neutralize nasty “free radicals” — those unstable oxygen molecules that attack your body and place you at risk for cancer, heart disease and premature aging

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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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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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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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When it comes to spring movie trivia questions, featuring films about teenagers and spring break is a no-brainer. But not all movies with spring themes are that obvious. There also are some you might not have thought of that are about that time of the year we all love: spring.

So spring into action and see how many answers

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If you're looking for a food with antiviral power and lots of other benefits for your body, try garlic. Garlic is so good for you, National Cancer Institute studies indicate that a diet rich in it may reduce risk of colorectal, stomach and prostate cancer by as much as half.

These healthy recipes, which include instructions

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“Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges!”

Yes, you do! These free Web graphics applications help you interject a little fun into your blog or Web site. They allow you to choose your own text and colors to create mock police, sheriff and fireman badges and a variety of official-looking seals that can be used as your own fre

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You probably already know that affiliate programs are a powerful way to earn money online. Like all business ventures, however, there are pitfalls. With some common sense and patience, though, those hurdles don’t have to get in your way.

This article contains the three most common mistakes people make when working with affil

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A study by the marketing research firm Sharpe Partners has revealed that 89 percent of adult Internet users in the U.S. share content with others by e-mail. That makes forwarding content a natural form of viral marketing.

The study found that the content most often forwarded contains humor. But there also are other topics th

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If you're a fan of a zero tolerance approach to bad punctuation, Eats, Shoots & Leaves is the book for you.

Presented with wit and style, Eats, Shoots & Leaves author Lynn Truss helps us understand how punctuation should -- and shouldn't -- be used. She gives hilarious examples of how otherwise well-meaning shopkeepers an

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Believe it or not, the vitamins in these healthy recipes might be just what you need to protect your vision and avoid eye problems. According to Harvard Medical School’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, fatty snack foods may lead to macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision impairment for Americans over 55. Fortunat

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