We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of June 3-23, 2014. We discuss three trends we observed as we  flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). The trends we discussed were a range of articles about wifi access and Internet access (in K-12 schools, in particular) based on discussions going on [&hellipThe post Episode 16: Trends for the Weeks of June 2-23 - Internet Access, Apple iWatch, and Denial of Service Attacks appeared first on Trends & Issues.

We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of June 24-July 6, 2014. We discuss four trends we observed as we  flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). We consider two of the trends to be major trends. The first is tablet devices. The Gartner Group recently published a report (http://tnw.co/1qOGbJB) that predicts [&hellipThe post Episode 17: Trends for the Weeks of June 24-July 6 Wearable Devices Move to the Work Place, Table Devices Overtake PCs, Goolge’s PR Push, and the Search for the Killer App appeared first on Trends & Issues.

The sun is one of the most important parts of photography. It is the primary source of light in most photography (except indoor or studio scenes) and the interaction of sunlight with the Earth’s atmosphere give unique qualities to light. At sunrise or sunset, the Earth’s atmosphere scatters certain wavelengths of light and gives it an orange or reddish glow depending on the weather conditions, and the result can be breathtaking. You’ll find some beautiful examples of what results can be achieved when looking to photograph the sun when it’s orange: Energy by David Orias purple sunset by Anna Cseresnjes sun by Werol 505 PM by Andre Ardent When the Sun Goes Down by Shady S September Sun by Bragi Ingibergsson - BRIN Sun Rise Sun Set by FilmThis Sun by Thomas Riecken Over sun by Zanfirescu Grigoras Cezar Sunset by Sahir ABACI The Setting Sun by Gilad Sun by Thomas Riecken Mist Morning by Edy Santosa My Sun by Awadh Alshamlani Sun by Domenico Briganti Sunrise On My Way by Margret Hoang Until next spring by Bragi Ingibergsson - BRIN Untitled by KVLion Reflected Sun by Tony Shertila Rocky Sunset by Jacob Tietze Sun set by Saber Morning Glow by Wim Schuurmans Midnight Sun by XavierJamonet Sun by Dave McGlinchey dubai metro sunset by ALWATANI Big Sun by Jiwon Cho Sun goes down, birds return by oozhan Sunrise in the morning by weeraphon suriwongsa Endless Sun HDR by Björn Burton Untitled by Ali Areda Related Posts 30 Captivating Photographs of Eyes 30 Marvelous Underwater Photographs 30 Magical Photographs of the Moon Rocks, Stones and Pebbles in Photography Duck Photography

We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of July 7-20, 2014. We discuss two trends we observed as we  flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). The first trend (a relatively anemic one) were rumors about tablets, the iPhone 6, and wearable devices. We flipped several articles about different devices that [&hellipThe post Episode 18: Trends for the weeks of July 7-20 Rumors about Tablets, iPhone 6, & Wearables, and Continued Developments with Net Neutrality appeared first on Trends & Issues.

Food is one of those things that everyone loves, and that the mere mention of can stimulate hunger and desire to eat. Many people use websites to research new restaurants, recipes, and food suppliers. When designing for a food website, visual imagery is one of the most powerful elements. By using high quality images, clever design and interactivity, you can make a powerful impact. Food websites should leave a lasting impression of deliciousness, and these definitely do: Risotteria Milotti My Burger Quay Restaurant Blackhouse Italio Sweez Monte Re Black Ram Langtidsmodnet Panera Related Posts Delicious Examples of Food Photography Delicious Looking Food Photographs Amazing Creative Food Typography Deliciously Creative Food Logo Designs Beautiful Realistic Restaurant Architectural Visualizations

We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of July 27-August 3, 2014. We discuss one trend and two other areas that were not quite trends that we observed as we  flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). The trends we observed was security issues. There were several articles on security issues with various devices-specifically related [&hellipThe post Episode 19: Trends for the Weeks of July 27- August 3 Security Issues Surface, Reviews of New Devices, and Instructional Design Strategies and Tips appeared first on Trends & Issues.

Today I have a set of lovely grunge metal sheet textures that I’ve edited in Photoshop to create a gloomy effect. You’re free to use them for both personal and commercial projects. Have a great weekend! Download all textures as ZIP from copy.com (20.3Mb) Did you like these textures? Let us know by leaving a comment, and you can even post a link if you used them in your artwork. Related Posts Free Texture Friday - Grunge Metal 3 Free Texture Friday - Grunge Metal 2 Free Texture Friday - Rusted Metal 4 Free Texture Friday - Abstract Grunge 4 Free Texture Friday - Grunge Screens

We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of August 4-17, 2014. We discuss two trends and one are to keep an eye out for that we observed as we  flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). The trends we observed were cloud based classroom management tools and reviews and previews of hardware for the back-to-school [&hellipThe post Episode 20: Trends for the weeks of August 4-17 Cloud Based Classroom Management & Maturing of Wearable Devices appeared first on Trends & Issues.

Spring is often one of those seasons that people look forward to. It signals the end of the winter and the beginning of warmer weather, new sports seasons, outdoor cooking and more. Spring is also marked by the renewed growth of plants and flowers, the emergence of animals from hibernation and the lengthening of the day. For these reasons, spring is often a popular season for photographers: Springtime in Texas by Gray Holmes Spring by RobinHalioua Spring sunset in Parque De Retiro Madrid by Danny VB Seconds Before the Light went Out by Roeselien Raimond Frühling / Spring by Jake Playmo Spring view by Christophe Brutel Spring Power by Julio Alex Spring by 007TINAR Charleston SC Magnolia Plantation Garden Memory Lane by Dave Allen Spring in Gaspesie, Quebec, Canada by Danny VB It’s spring by mistty002 sharing by Firdaus Musthafa Run forest, run by Samanta Chestnut-lined Avenue in Spring by Uschi … off !!! spring by MarvinDiehl Spring Goddess by oO-Rein-Oo A Spring Moment by TroyMarcyPhotography.com Spring Owl by thrumyeye Spring comes by Luca Cirfeta Sweetwater Springs Trees by Stephen Curtin Spring Break by Wnison Spring blooms in Beacon Hill Park by rpaterso Street of Spring by Burning-Liquid Spring time by Rory Dillon Spring Time ~ Slovakia by Martin Sojka Pink Spring by BaxiaArt Spring Sky by Andrea Di Mauro Spring Burst by ¦¦¦MICHAEL¦¦¦ ™ Spring by Komkrit Thusanapanont Spring Afternoon by Pajunen No related content found.

We discuss the trends and issues we observed during the weeks of August 18-31, 2014. We discuss three trends  that we observed as we flipped resources into our Flipboard magazine (http://bit.ly/trendsandissues). The trends we observed were coding as a part of the K12 curriculum, movement forward in neuroscience through the release of several studies on learning and the brain, and  September [&hellipThe post Episode 21: Trends for the Weeks of August 18-31 Coding as Part of K12 Curriculum, Neuroscience Studies, and iPhone 6 appeared first on Trends & Issues.