#swift 5 tutorial

[piecesintoplaces]

As a thank you for so many new followers, here's a brand new edition of my editing resources masterposts ✨ (you can find the previous editions here). Make sure you like or reblog the posts below if they’re from other blogs to support their creators! A friendly reminder that some of these are free for personal use only, so be sure to read the information attached to each resource to verify how they can be used.

Textures & Things:

Collage Kits from @cruellesummer that I find myself using basically every single day

Taylor Swift Wax Seals from @breakbleheavens that I also use literally every day

Rookie Magazine Collage Kits (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Scribble Textures & Cross-Outs (1, 2, 3)

GIF Overlays (1, 2, 3)

Film Grain & Noise Textures (1, 2, 3)

Paper Textures (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

PNG Overlays (Paper, Flowers, Clouds, Stickers, Lips, Vintage Paper, Misc. Symbols)

Halftone, Scan Line, & VHS Noise Textures (1, 2, 3, 4)

VHS Tape Textures by @cellphonehippie

Misc. Texture Packs (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Photoshop Effects (Halftone Text Effect, Chrome Effect, Glitch Effect, Ink Edge Effect, Photo Morph Effect)

Fonts:

Badass Fonts (free fonts designed by womxn 🤍)

Open Foundry Fonts

Free Faces

Uncut Free Typefaces

Some Google Fonts I Like: Instrument Serif, DM Sans, EB Garamond, Forum, Pirata One, Imbue, Amarante

Some Adobe Fonts I Like: New Spirit, Ambroise, Filmotype Yukon, Typeka, Big Caslon CC (TTPD Font!)

Some Pangram Pangram Fonts I Like: Editorial Old, Neue World Collection, Eiko, PP Playground

Fonts In The Wild (font-finding resource)

Tutorials & Resources:

Comprehensive Rotoscoping Tutorial (Photoshop + After Effects, great for beginners!) by @antoniosvivaldi

Rotoscoping & Masking Tutorial (After Effects) by @usergif

Texture Tutorial for GIFs by @antoniosvivaldi

Color Control PSD by @evansyhelp (to enhance, isolate, or lighten specific colors)

Cardigan Music Video PSD by @felicitysmoak

Picspam Tutorial by @kvtnisseverdeen

Moving GIF Overlay Tutorial by @rhaenyratargaryns

GIF Overlay Tutorial (+ downloadable overlays!) by @idsb

Icon & Header Tutorial by @breakbleheavens

GIF Blending Tutorial by @jakeperalta

Split GIF Tutorial by @mithrandirl

Guide to Coloring Yellow-Tinted Shots by @ajusnice

Slow Motion After Effects Tutorial (useful for GIFs!)

Gradient Map Tutorial by me!

Misc:

How to Make Your Own Textures by @sweettasteofbitter

How to Report Tumblr Reposts of Your Work by @fatenumberfor

Tips for Accessible Typography

[janesgms]

< How you act when you're in love >

5H/7H house ruler in scorpio/8H house/8°/20° degrees: can, at its worst, make someone very obsessive, possessive, explosive, jealous and even an stalker when they're in love with someone ☠️ help. at its best, can make someone very passionate, intense, powerful, protective and sensual when in love, the type to go to the moon and back just for their lover. it's giving very ride or die vibes. The same definition can apply to venus aspecting pluto. Songs:

Him and I - G-eazy & Halsey

Woo - Rihanna

The whole Reputation album - Taylor Swift

The Weeknd songs

Paparazzi - Lady Gaga

Collide - Justine Skye

Middle of The Night - Elley Duhé

Babydoll - Ari Abdul

Animals - Maroon 5

Crazy in Love - Beyoncé

The whole Ultraviolence album - Lana Del Rey

Unforgettable - French Montana

Heaven - Julia Michaels

The whole Badlands album - Halsey

Killbill - SZA

L.E.S - Donald Glover

5H/7H house ruler in cancer/4H house/4°/16°/28° degrees:: can, at its worst, make someone extremely manipulative, moody, vengeful and irrational when in love with someone. at its best, can make someone very caring, loving, protective, nostalgic and nurturing when in love, they really like to spoil their partner emotionally. The same definition can apply to venus aspecting moon. Songs:

The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez

Highschool Sweethearts - Melanie Martinez

Reminder - The Weeknd

Paparazzi - Lady Gaga

Part Of Me - Katy Perry

Te Amo - Rihanna

Alejandro - Lady Gaga

Sweather Weather - Arctic Monkeys

I wanna Be Yours - Arctic Monkeys

Cinnamon Girl - Lana Del Rey

deja vu - Olivia Rodrigo

Outside - Calvin Harris

Earned It - The Weeknd

The whole Born To Die album - Lana Del Rey (including the paradise songs 😘)

Ocean Eyes - Billie Eilish

5H/7H house ruler in pisces/12H house/12°/24° degrees: can, at its worst, make someone delusional, blind, influencial, escapist, and moody when in love. at its best, can make someone sensitive, empathetic, dreamy, empathetic, creative, profound, feeling unexplainable feelings, and VERY romantic when in love, they're probably the types to write poetry and imagine a fairytale with their loved one. The same definition can apply to venus aspecting neptune. Songs:

Love you like a love song - Selena Gomez

Love Story - Taylor Swift

Bad Romance - Lady Gaga (a song deditaced for their terrible taste in men, specially, but in women too 💞)

Training Wheels - Melanie Martinez

I'm yours - Isabel LaRosa

Renegade - Aaryah Shaah

The bridge of What a Life - Jhene Aiko

Why'd You Only Call Me Whem You're High - Arctic Monkeys

#icanteven - The NBHD

Happiness Is A Butterfly - Lana Del Rey

I Love You - 2ne1

Loonatic - LOONA

America - XYLØ

High Enough - K.Flay

The whole soundtrack of Euphoria - Labyrnth

Psyechedelic Addict - Anuka

As someone with these 3 placements (scorpio/pisces/4th/8th houses), I really liked doing this post since it's something very personal to me! 💕 Also, one thing I notice is that all these placements usually listen to a lot of music, more than the usual, when in love.

Mini tutorial in case you don't know how to see your rulers. Look at the signs in your 5th and 7th houses, then look at where the planets who rule these signs are in your natal. For ex: I have a 5th house in sagittarius, so I need to look at my jupiter, sagittarius ruler, who is in scorpio in the 4th house. For this, I indicate for you to look at the modern rulership, but in case you don't identify with the characteristics, look at the traditional ruler.

[pubbamoon]

MASTERLIST

WESTERN ASTROLOGY:

Venus signs and your music taste

Venus in houses and how you might create your music

Midheaven in signs and how can you become famous

Sun signs and your core identity

Moon signs and your childhood

VEDIC ASTROLOGY:

Nakshatras Observation

Divisional Charts in Vedic Astrology

2025: The Year of 9

HELLENISTIC ASTROLOGY:

Misconceptions about Astrology

Planetary Joys

North Node (Rahu) & South Node (Ketu)

Annual Profections

9th house and its association with the higher education

MATRIX OF DESTINY:

The Intro (The Matrix of Destiny)

Destiny Matrix Chart of Thewizardliz

Your Ideal Partner In Your Destiny Matrix Chart

Your The Most Suitable Career Path Based On Your Destiny Matrix Chart

Destiny Matrix Observations

ASK ME ANYTHING:

Pluto in the 12th house

Placidus vs. Whole Sign

How to know if you read Western or Vedic astrology observations

Part of Fortune in Leo in the 11th house

Synastry Chart Tutorial... I guess!?

How to read money line in Destiny Matrix chart?

NATAL CHART ANALYSISES:

The Natal Chart of Taylor Swift

MY ASTROLOGY OBSERVATIONS:

Top 5 placements from my natal chart I like

Top 5 placements from my natal chart I hate

Random Astrology Observation

Random Astrology Observation 2

Random Astrology Observation 3

Solar Return Chart Observations

Random Astrology Observation 4

ASTROLOGY INDICATORS:

Homosexuality | Joyful vibes

NAKSHASTRA SERIES:

Ashwini | Bharani | Krittika | Rohini

OTHERS:

Western Astrology vs. Vedic Astrology

Remembering 2024

Paid Readings (CLOSED)

[star-lights-up]

I have like 5 million headcanons for the Hear Me Out au and I can't fit them all into the fic, so here we go, part one of character headcanons:

Charles:

He identifies as queer because he experiences romantic attraction and gender differently than others due to his telepathy (much more fluid). Generally he just uses male terms but he really just doesn't care all that much about pronouns.

he's nearsighted, and wears glasses.

he may not be able to figure out his own life, but he's got great advice for everyone else (and usually it works)

he's kind of been wanting to get his ears pierced for years but he's worried it'll clash with his academia aesthetic

If he's not wearing jumpers and button-ups he owns like five million oversized hoodies in varying colors

he collects converse

He likes classical music and pop and lofi

He just randomly has teabags all the time

Erik (sorry about his face idk what happened):

He generally respects people he'd just rather not talk to them.

Learned to cook and bake from Edie, it's become cathartic for him.

Knows how to paint and draw but will never tell anyone about it. He also makes sculptures from metal when he's bored.

Likes running and working out.

Angel:

Taylor swift girly to Raven's sabrina carpenter obsession (they've got all these records on their walls)

Does yoga and mountain biking

Makeup specialist of the house (since raven can just do it with her powers)

Will sometimes go flying with sean but he makes her nervous a lot because like, what if something happened to his suit?

Haunts the local starbucks

Raven:

Only wears gold jewelry and loves pink

Will kill anyone who hurts her friends (and they'll never find the body)

Has watched the sabrina carpenter christmas special like ten million times

does "natural makeup" tutorials for mutants with all different skin colors. People send her pictures of their mutation and she shifts into them, spends time making the look, and then posts it for them.

Sean:

Started to learn to cook when they all moved in together (just simple foods for now but he's getting better and really enjoys it)

Wayyyyy too much energy at any given moment

Has perfect pitch and is a great singer because of his mutation. He can also play any instrument by ear.

[feminist-cult-following]

most lesbian taylor swift songs as decided by me, a raging lesbian (part 2)

1. the way I loved you — literally the comphet anthem! it’s exactly how I talked about boys before I came out

2. but daddy I love him — even with the he/him/his pronouns this song is so undeniably lesbian coded. a relationship forbidden not only by the narrator’s family but the entire town??? need i say more?

3. maroon — the incense, “like you were my closest friend”, the mark on the collarbone being a lipstick print instead of a hickey? I saw gay, so I said gay

4. gold rush — this simply is not a song you write about a man

5. seven — that first childhood love that you didn’t realize was love until you were much older and you’d already grown apart

6. cowboy like me — this one is just pure vibes. nothing about this song is straight to me

7. snow on the beach — whenever taylor sings a duet with a woman I’m always gonna interpret the song as gay

8. fresh out the slammer — imagine this one from the perspective of a closeted lesbian who finally leaves her man and goes to the woman she truly loves, it’ll change your life. I like to think of this as a sort of sequel to the couple in the way I loved you

9. so it goes… — “wear you like a necklace” case closed.

10. how you get the girl — you can present me with a tutorial and how to pull women and not expect me to call it gay

[bradfordsims]

SWIFT OVAL SUNGLASSES - GAME EDITION

New meshes

HQ/BG compatible

All LODs

Custom thumbnails

Disallowed for random

DOWNLOAD:

PATREON [PUBLIC RELEASE: MAR 5]

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SWIFT OVAL SUNGLASSES - BLENDER EDITION [SHOWN ON COVER]

New meshes

HQ textures [4096x2048]

2 diffuse textures + normal maps

Material Nodes for customization

Tutorials included

DOWNLOAD:

PATREON

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WHAT IS BLENDER EDITION?

Blender Edition is a special edition that has more texture space (usually 2048x2048) and can be used only in Blender due to different UV Mapping. This edition allows you to create renders with more quality and flexibility than models exported from the game itself.

Archive with this edition contains .blend file, diffuse textures, normal maps and tutorials on how to use it.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Blender Editions will be available to Platinum and Diamond members only. Early Access doesn't apply to Blender Edition since this edition weren't made for the game and is basically a separate 3D model.

[monstersdownthepath]

Monster Spotlight: Quickling

CR 3

Chaotic Evil Small Fey

Bestiary 2, pg. 227 (art from 2e's Bestiary 2, pg. 218)

Have I really never reviewed these guys? Weird! Well, better late than never, I suppose. The Quickling is a premier "tutorial monster" to introduce your party to specific actions and tactics they can use in Pathfinder, namely readied actions, because at just about every level of play, a single Quickling can deliver a swift and painful end to any party that doesn't take proper precautions against them. There are many "tutorial" encounters in Pathfinder that serve to beat lessons into players; Shadows teach players to have magic weapon buffs, Trolls teach players to carry multiple sources of elemental damage (and, to a lesser extent, the importance of denying enemies their Full-Attacks in whatever method you can manage), low-level 'swarming' enemies like goblins and bandits teach the importance of knowing when to divide your damage and when to focus it, and any low-level Outsider teaches players the value of having multiple weapons made out of different materials available. In the case of Quicklings, players will quickly learn the value of readied actions, as well as the value of common items like caltrops, tanglefoot bags, and immobilizing/area control spells.

Why? Well, look at that name. You see that name and likely think to yourself, 'oh so they're fast?' And you have no idea how much of an understatement that is; a Quickling's speed is literally unmatched by any creature that isn't hundreds of feet tall with a stride to match, because they can move 120ft with a single move action, or approximately 14 miles an hour. This means a Quickling that's running full sprint moves at 480ft/round, or 54 miles an hour, fast as a literal car on a highway! There's 'fleet of foot,' and then there's the Quickling, literally so fleet of foot that they're nearly invisible while moving thanks to their Supernatural Speed, their bodies blurring and distorting at the edges to make them almost impossible to spot even if they're just taking a single move action.

Mechanically, this translates to 20% concealment on any round they take any actions so they benefit even if they don't actually move, as well as granting them both the Evasion ability (and with +11 to their Reflex saves, they're most certainly succeeding against level-appropriate abilities) AND Uncanny Dodge so they're impossible to catch off-guard. Their disproportionate 20 AC is further complicated by their DR 5/cold iron, all of these defenses making them unstoppable if confronted by people simply trying to swing weapons at them, the Quicklings deftly avoiding incoming attacks with such speed that their foes are practically attacking their afterimages, while any blows which DO miraculously connect are often mitigated entirely by their Damage Reduction.

They kind of need it, though, because they have 18 hitpoints on average, often going down in a single round if the party manages to get ahold of them.

Stories circulate in-universe about people encountering Quicklings without realizing what's happening, feeling nothing but a rush of air near them before a wound suddenly opens on their body and they feel their consciousness begin to fade. This is their preferred tactic, poisoning their tiny swords (blue whinnis is their favorite, as it causes unconsciousness) before darting in and out of view at speeds most creatures can't comprehend. Their swords deal an incredible 1d4-1 damage, but they add +1d6 Sneak Attack damage if they hit someone unawares, and because of their monstrous speed and access to the Spring Attack feat they can literally afford to run in, stab someone once with a poisoned weapon, then run back out to hide and re-poison their weapon. It's a simple tactic but a dangerously effective one, especially since they move so fast a party may not even realize what's going on until someone manages to spot the little bastard dashing past.

Because of their ridiculous speed, a Quickling can move stealthily (+18) or climb surfaces (+14 Acrobatics) at 60ft/round, letting them duck out of a combat they don't want any part in without risking a party being able to easily chase them down... And if their sheer speed wasn't enough to lose someone, Quicklings can use Dancing Lights and Ventriloquism 1/day to throw off false signals in multiple directions, or lure victims into elaborate traps and ambushes. Once in stealth, they can use Sneak Attack + Spring Attack with impunity to wear down just about any party whose Perception isn't up to snuff.

As a last resort, a Quickling can urge itself to hold still, which causes it to become entirely invisible until it takes an action again! JUST when you thought you finally had the bastard caught, you round a corner into an enclosed alleyway with no way out just to find it empty. Most people believe the things can straight up teleport, and that's not far from the truth! These things are built to be frustrating as all getout right up until the martials in the party remember how to ready attacks, trips, and grapples, and the party casters ready Color Spray to throw in their general direction.

Quicklings make excellent teaching tools, but that's not all they have to be! They're incredibly dangerous monsters to give any magic items, strange equipment, and/or class levels to, especially classes like Rogue or Slayer, allowing them to appear at any level of play to malice players and make them fear the sound of tiny scampering feet. The good news, however, is that at higher levels, players will likely have a way to take advantage of their Slow Susceptibility; while this doesn't strip them of their running speed, it DOES sicken them AND remove the benefits of Supernatural Speed, which means they lose their concealment bonus, Evasion, and Uncanny Dodge, finally allowing the party's mage to put the little gremlin at the center of a Fireball like they've wanted to for 4 levels now.

Final fun fact: Quicklings have an absolutely ridiculous +50 to Acrobatics checks to jump, meaning that by just taking 10 and not rolling at all, they can clear 60ft gaps or leap nearly 20 feet straight into the air! I suppose that's where all their Acrobatics goes when one of them becomes so consumed with murderous urges that they finally evolve into an even worse Fey...

You can read more about them here.

[obscurecharactershowdown]

The Contestants Are Here!

Thank you for your patience, I'm now ready to announce our contestants for the Obscure Character Showdown! There are 300 characters, split up into 6 groups of 50.

Here's how the schedule will work: Day 1 is Group A Round 1 Part 1, Day 2 is Group A Round 1 Part 2, Day 3 is Group B Round 1 Part 1, Day 4 is Group B Round 1 Part 2, Day 5 is Group C Round 1 Part 1, and so on and so forth until we reach Group F Round 1 Part 2, and then the next day we'll fold back over for Group A Round 2. I'm splitting up the rounds because tumblr can interpret posting many polls at once as spamming, and each group contains 25 polls, so. 13 one day, 12 the next.

I expect to start polls by Wednesday, May 31, but I may be a little later than that. I'll keep you updated.

The polls will be tagged with 'obscurecharactershowdown,' 'obscure poll,' and their group letter and round number.

Under the cut is the groups and matchups. Thank you all for your submissions, and I'm sorry if your submission didn't get in! If it was a submission for your OC, a mythological figure, a Real Life Thing, an album character, a commercial character, etc, then you may not be out of the running yet. Be patient, I have something else I'm working out!

Please don't come into my inbox, replies, dms, etc, and tell me that a character I chose isn't actually obscure at all. No one's media experience is universal, and from my own experiences, I picked to the best of my ability.

GROUP A

Juan Salvo (El Eternauta) vs The Faceless One (Masters of the Universe)

Leila Vernon (The Magic Misfits) vs Malaya Walters (How to Be a Werewolf)

Rosalia Rossellini (Trauma Team) vs Hotwire (Transformers Universe)

The Blue Electric Angels (Matthew Swift book series) vs The Protagonist’s Mother (Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk)

Syksy (Farragone) vs Chaerin Eun (Surviving Romance)

Miyabi Hanakouji (Persona 2) vs Valier / Reinhardt (The Demon Prince Goes To The Academy)

Merim Felspar (Three of Hearts Podcast) vs Gracefeel (The Faraway Paladin)

Ragna the Bloodedge (Blazblue) vs Shigeru Watanabe (Sakana)

Tragedian (Pathologic) vs Shin Kazama (Area 88)

Morga Eirsdottir (Arcana) vs Shadow Joker (Kaitou Joker/Mysterious Joker)

Rose Red (Ghost Quartet) vs Jacopo Bearzatti (The House in Fata Morgana)

Teardrop (BFB) vs Catherine Winters (Love, Money, Rock'n'Roll)

Nin (Paranatural) vs Naarah (CatGhost)

Rose Hsu Jordan (The Joy Luck Club) vs Seijyu (Mashin Eiyuuden Wataru/Mashin Hero Wataru)

Itakura Akira (Talentless Nana) vs Daryl Zero (Zero Effect (1998))

Tarisa Manandal (Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse) vs Whisper (Golden Treasure: The Great Green)

Isaac Yaga (Thistlefoot) vs Raikou Shimizu (Nabari no Ou)

Kasane Fuchi (Kasane) vs Taïs (Aïnako)

Kozlov Leifvich Grebnev (Biomega) vs Rosa Ushiromiya (Umineko no Naku Koro ni)

Bowie (Ginga Senpuu Braiger) vs Cyber 6 (Cybersix)

Kim Boksil (How to End an Unrequited Love) vs Zolophilia (Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss)

Kate (Shadow’s House) vs Michael Tutori (Wii Music)

The Guardian (Hyper Light Drifter) vs Salim Condo (La quete d'Ewilan books) 

The Queen of Hearts (Fool's Run by Patricia McKillip) vs Jyu Free (Dobutsu no Kuni/Animal Land)

Tom (Deltora Quest) vs The Player Square (Adventure (Atari))

GROUP B

Elliot Hemlock (Devil's Candy) vs Sulfus (Angel's Friends)

Togou Mimori/Washio Sumi (Yuuki Yuuna is a Hero & Washio Sumi is a Hero) vs Fengxi (Legend of Luo Xiaohei)

Shinozaki Yusuke (Shinozaki-kun no Mente Jijou) vs Yellow Tempest/Yellow Storm (Ending Makers)

Hiroki Dan (Brutal: Satsujin Kansatsukan no Kokuhaku) vs Tirsiak (Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion)

Tau-indi Bosoka (Seth Dickinson's Masquerade series) vs Sugar Peace (High Card)

Anima (Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?!) vs Rinzen (Avatar Legends)

Walter Walzac (The Brave of Gold Goldran) vs Hoshi or “Star” (Arakawa Under the Bridge)

Lex (Cryptid Crush) vs Marshall (U.B.Funkeys)

Pappy van Poodle (Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball) vs Cockroach Boy (Nekra Psaria)

Denzil and Cuthbert (Count Duckula) vs Mama Fireplant (Super Mario World TV series)

Isaac (Awful Hospital) vs Naki Kokuriko (Ayakashi Akashi)

Tughril Mahmut (Shoukoku no Altair) vs Mark (Galactik Football)

Mistake Bradley (Home Sweet Home (1981)) vs Oopsy Bear (Care Bears (2007 series))

Yin Yu (Heaven Official's Blessing) vs Jinwoo Shim (New Recruit)

Xuanli (Lanxi Zhen) vs Tenna (Johnny the Homicidal Maniac / I Feel Sick)

Ssrin (Exordia) vs Kondou Seiichirou (Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai)

Hikaru (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) vs Dr. Albert Krueger (Therapy with Dr. Albert Krueger)

Chris Wise (Anna and the Apocalypse) vs Chase Beckley (Elevator Hitch)

Cindy Caine (Halloween Horror Nights) vs Uncle Flipping Hades Terwilliger (The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, by Daniel Manus Pinkwatee)

Juliana Valverde (The Hazards of Love) vs Red Savarin (Solatorobo)

Bennett (Hello Charlotte) vs Ruan Nanzhu (Kaleidoscope of Death (死亡万花筒))

Eve (Serina: A Natural History of the World of Birds) vs Senri (+Anima)

Nero (The Boy Who Fell) vs Yee (Outlander Fantastic Princess)

Atl (Certain Dark Things) vs Sheila (Witch’s Heart)

Josh Rumbles (Celia's Journey - a series by Melissa Gunther) vs Queenie (BACK)

GROUP C

Bolt (Crypt of the Necrodancer) vs Mila (The Quest)

Iris (Drawn: The Painted Tower) vs Pearl Forrester (MST3K)

Queen Seles (Sabrina the Teenage Witch: The Magic Within) vs Vella (Velouria Beastender Tartine) (Broken Age)

Mr Morris Lessmore (The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore) vs Garrett Miller (Extreme Ghostbusters)

Dr. Anna May (Scott the Woz) vs Ocoho (Radiant)

Bai Lang (My Tooth Your Love) vs Aleida Rosales (For All Mankind)

The Scorched Apostate (A Practical Guide to Evil) vs "Järnarmen" ("The Iron Arm") (Jönssonligan dyker upp igen (1986))

Aliya Elasra (Heaven’s Vault) vs Roc (Xenoblade 2)

Sawamura Tetsuo (Yuureitou) vs Kid Twilight (Story Thieves by James Riley)

Doris Frances Barbara (Blood & Syrup: A Vampire the Masquerade Podcast) vs Mikey McGil (The Skinjacker Trilogy) 

Psianop the Inexhaustible Stagnation (Ishura) vs Gu Nanyi (Rise of the Phoenixes)

Sawtooth Rivergrinder (Freefall) vs Katook (The Katurran Odyssey)

Kim Koizumi (Chroma Key) vs NIL (Hyperbolica video game)

Kathryn (Fixation) vs The Spider Core (The Lab - Core Slingshot) 

Satyarani (Raven: The Secret Temple) vs Alys Hunter (Prosiect Z/Itopia)

Bamba (Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger) vs Barago (From Far Away) 

Grunty (The World Well Lost by Theodore Sturgeon) vs Ink (Going Home)

Rook (Griftlands) vs Rambler (Happy Happy Clover)

Elisabet Grimurdottir (Nancy Drew: Sea of Darkness) vs Felix Iskandar Escellun (Last Legacy)

Nancy Neil (Snowboard Kids) vs THE-MEASURE-CUTS (The Blackout Club) 

Nephis (Shadow Slave) vs Rina Shioi (Magical Girl Site)

"good" Tom (El Goonish Shive) vs Tomoe Tachibana (Trauma Team) 

Enik (Land of the Lost (1978)) vs Ernő Nemecsek (A Pál Utcai Fiúk (The Paul Street Boys)) 

Dee Kennedy (Dayshift at Freddy’s) vs Eamon Bailey (The Circle by Dave Eggers)

Bob Sparker (Electricopolis) vs Kirinda (Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger)

GROUP D

Todoroki Kakeru (Chō Soku Henkei Gyrozetter) vs Lelee (Cursed Ones DnD)

Engine (Gachiakuta) vs The Exsurgent Virus (Eclipse Phase)

Therese 'Tess' Dombegh (Tess of the Road) vs Heart (Moonlight Chicken)

Captain Grace (Magical Girl Raising Project: Limited) vs Gongyi Xiao (Scum Villain's Self Saving System) 

Es (Milgram) vs Fox (Mirrorworld series)

Kindersnatch (Prey and a Lamb) vs Copen Kamizono (Azure Striker Gunvolt)

Lady Bat (Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch) vs Pepper (Hello From Halo Head)

Marziale (NOISZ) vs Ulala (Space Channel 5)

Soloman (Soloman) vs Diggory Graves (Hello from the Hallowoods)

Matatagi Hayato (Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy) vs Phon (3 Will Be Free)

Riley (Nexomon) vs Hizame (Amatsuki (Takayama Shinobu))

Brutha (Discworld) vs Colt / Coltia (Monster Rancher 2)

Raven (Gravity Rush) vs Holy Joo (Oh! Holy (Webtoon))

Kit Devlin (Kitty Corner) vs Kusuriuri (the medicine seller) (Mononoke)

Dandelion Tuft-Flores (Soil That Binds Us) vs Tin (Triage The Series)

Sparky & Whoosh / ポチ & タマ (Pochi & Tama) (Ribbit King (Kero Kero King DX)) vs The Biologist (The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer)

Silver (Oneshot) vs Allumi Niumbirch (Shaman King Flowers)

Kronoculus (Costume Quest 2) vs Raven (Raven (CBBC))

Gary (Faith the Unholy Trinity) vs Appare Sorano (Appare-Ranman!)

Roxis Rosenkrantz (Mana Khemia) vs Abby and Zara (Doctor Who / Graceless)

Shijima Tsukishima/Shimeji (Shimeji simulation) vs Sym (I Was A Teenage Exocolonist)

Oona Wong (Kiki Strike Series) vs Cynthia (Incryptid)

Felix Leiter (James Bond franchise) vs Jefferson (Death's Door) 

Gerald McBoing Boing (Gerald McBoing Boing (1950 short)) vs Gruftine (Die Schule Der Kleinen Vampire / The School for Little Vampires)

Nuch (Not Me The Series) vs Sad Ghost (Shattered Pixel Dungeon)

GROUP E

Percy Blakeney (The Scarlet Pimpernel) vs Sarah Collins (Dark Shadows (1966-1971))

Grace Summers/Poppy (Blood for Poppies (An interactive novel)) vs Tangie (The Tangerine Bear)

Pleck Decksetter (Mission to Zyxx) vs Zaknafein Do'Urden (The Legend of Drizzt (Forgotten Realms))

Tusk (Shrine II) vs Richard Conway (Gunpoint)

Zinn (Monstress) vs Detective Victor Spooky (Deep Night Detective) 

Teddyco (Sanrio) vs Leonie Beaumort (Aviary Attorney)

Magda (Vapors) vs Yokoe Rei (School Zone Girls)

Mini Kapoor-Lopez (Pandava Quintet) vs Maki (Darker than Black)

Edward Manners (The Folding Star by Alan Hollinghurst) vs Reo Miyao (Bokutachi no Ikita Riyuu (Our Reason For Living))

Cian (Bear and Breakfast) vs Principal Shirley Oddwell (Oddport Academy)

Curse Bringer Angel (Baroque) vs Daniel da Silva (Think of England by KJ Charles)

S.T (Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton) vs The Cashier (Midnight Museum)

Inien (Thrilling Intent) vs Vola ('Pax' & 'Pax Journey Home' by Sara Pennypacker)

Seaweed (Gloomverse) vs Fangus Klot (Oddworld)

Osari Hikaru (B-Project) vs Stag Malinay (Krystar First Fragment)

Randy Rosebud (Maggie's Apartment) vs The Lacewing King (Honeycomb)

Akama (The Idiot (1951)) vs No Significant Harassment (Rain World) 

The Nigh Furies (Wen Yan, Mo Xiao, and Hai Die) (The Wolf) vs Libby Day (Dark Places)

Sally Swing (Betty Boop) vs A (Tomorrow Will Be Dying)

Puck Reverie (OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes) vs Conrad (The Castle of Otranto)

Monmouth (100 Cupboards series) vs Goo (Inanimate Insanity)

Shrimp (The Upturned) vs Suren Darga (DC Comics)

Kim Jinhyuk (Antique (2008)) vs Cecilia Sylvie (Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie)

Sullen the Magic Mirror (Barbie as Rapunzel CD-ROM) vs Bea (Brawl Stars)

Zachary Ezra Rawlins (The Starless Sea) vs Dash X (Eerie, Indiana)

GROUP F

Kiyoshirou Ushimitsu (As the Gods Will 2) vs Su Moting (God Troubles Me/Hanhua Riji)

Gabrielle (Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove) vs John Dough (John Dough and The Cherub)

Michiko Hada (Helter Skelter: Fashion Unfriendly) vs Corrun Crosslight (Spell Check)

Moondance k'Treva (The Heralds of Valedmar books by Mercedes Lackey) vs Liv (Spooky Month)

Ibuki Momoi (Dai-Guard) vs Etcetera (Cats (musical)) 

Li Ching Lung (DNA Says Love You) vs Fumi-ba (Kamen Rider Ghost)

Uguisu Anko (Call of the Night) vs Corona Hoshino (Swans in Space (manga))

Frog (QuickSpot) vs Karl (All Hail King Julien)

Wolfman (Darkwood) vs Kenna De Poitiers (Reign)

Granger (NeverHome game series) vs Chopfyt (oz)

the Doctor/Doc (Boyfriend of the Dead) vs Gaap Goemon (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun)

Magnate Arabo (Stars in Shadow) vs The God of Hunting (A Herbivorous Dragon of 5000 Years Gets Unfairly Villainized)

Iroha Irohazaka (Cipher Academy) vs Mission-chan (Mission-chan no Daibouken)

Forest Friend (Gris) vs Chiitan (Astro Boy)

Simon (Ma vie de Courgette ("My Life as a Courgette")) vs Ellie (Monster Tale)

Melatonin Protagonist (Melatonin) vs Topsy (The Only Harmless Great Thing)

Harp (Star Guardians) vs Dadish (Dadish)

Turnip (Chicory: A Colorful Tale) vs Sha Sheng Shi ("Killing Stone") (Qing Ya Ji (Yin Yang Master))

Guillermo "Dixon" Alverez (Rebelde (2022)) vs Avery (Hellbound Guardian)

Agent (Penguinronpa) vs Sasana (Nekogami Yaoyorozu)

Uhh… these guys? (Rhythm Heaven Fever) vs Fernando Carvalho (Ordem Paranormal)

Mallory (Escam) vs Elle (Starcrash)

Miyauchi Rena (Blue Reflection: Second Light) vs Adelade (A A Prime by Moto Hagio)

Yamabiki (Starving Anonymous) vs Tiger of the Wind (Monster Rancher (1999))

The High Ki of Twi (the enchanted island of yew) vs Malkah (He, She, & It by Marge Piercy)

[jules-has-notes]

Aca Top 10: Hits of 2019 — VoicePlay music video

It had been a while since their last "Aca Top 10" countdown, and even longer since their previous celebration of recent hit songs, so VoicePlay decided to close out 2019 with a medley featuring the year's biggest bangers.

Details:

title: Aca Top 10 – Hits of 2019

original songs / performers: "Good As Hell" by Lizzo ; [0:29] "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber; [0:48] "Me!" by Taylor Swift, feat. Brendon Urie; [1:08] "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande; [1:34] "Memories" by Maroon 5; [1:54] "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi; [2:16] "Sucker" by the Jonas Brothers; [2:30] "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish; [2:44] "Señorita" by Shawn Mendes & Camila Caballo; [3:17] "Circles" by Post Malone; [3:47] "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus

written by: "Good As Hell" by Melissa "Lizzo" Jefferson & Ricky Reed; "I Don't Care" by Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Max Martin, Karl "Shellback" Schuster, Fred Gibson, & Jason Boyd; "Me!" by Taylor Swift, Joel Little, & Brendon Urie; "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson, Michael Foster, Njomza Vitia, & Kimberly Krysiuk; "Memories" by Adam Levine, Jonathan Bellion, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Michael Pollack, Jordan K. Johnson, Stefan Johnson, & Vincent Ford; "Someone You Loved" by Lewis Capaldi, Samuel Romans, Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher, & Benjamin Kohn; "Sucker" by Ryan Tedder, Louis Bell, Mustafa Ahmed, Adam Feeney, Homer Steinweiss, & the Jonas Brothers; "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell; "Señorita" by Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, & Alexandra Tamposi; "Circles" by Austin Post, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, Kaan Gunesberk, & Billy Walsh; "Old Town Road" by Montero "Lil Nas X" Hill, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, & Kiowa Roukema

arranged by: Geoff Castellucci

release date: 30 December 2019

My favorite bits:

the little slides Earl puts on the beginning of ♫ "Ooh, child!" ♫ and ♫ "Yeees, Lord!" ♫

Eli and J.None following the direction to ♫ "dust your shoulders off" ♫

Geoff's subharmonic drop at the end of ♫ ⇘ "out the dooo-ooo-OOOOR" ⇘ ♫

J's smooth tone for the melody in "I Don't Care"

the high fanfare Earl gives to the transition

Eli's clear timbre on the lead for "7 Rings"

Layne's coquettish expression and J.None's finger twiddle to illustrate ♫ "getting in trouble" ♫

making it rain drizzle, and Geoff's confused expression when one of the bills lands in his lap 💸

the lovely three-part harmony on ♫ "write my own checks like I write what I sing" ♫

Layne joining in on the harmonies for "Memories" and "Someone You Loved"

Earl getting softer as he looks at suddenly melodramatic Eli in confusion 🤔

J.None showing off his falsetto at the beginning of "Sucker"

the stacatto repetition of ♫ "you you you" ♫

all the vocal antics as they bounce through "Bad Guy"

the combination of bouncy descending bass line and woodblock sounds Geoff and Layne do in "Señorita"

J.None indugling in a little cha-cha groove during the chorus 🕺

Earl's incredible tremolo in "Circles" (How does he DO that?!)

Eli slipping in a quick Ennio Morricone western movie sting

putting a little extra twang into their "Old Town Road" vocals

that fabulous descending riff on the second half of ♫ "guitar" ♫

return of the animated carrot for horsey Layne 🥕 🐎

Trivia:

○ The guys had previously recorded other versions of several of these songs, one together, and the rest with different performers.

"Bad Guy" was included in VoicePlay's "Billie Eilish in 3 Minutes" medley that was part of their spooky season offerings for the year.

It was also covered by PattyCake's incarnation of Maleficent to coincide with the release of Disney's live-action film sequel.

J.None had filmed multiple edutainment parodies with his friend Nikita for her JamSchooled series that were released both before and after this one. "7 Rings" became a lesson about money; "Old Town Road" turned into a tutorial on skeletal anatomy; and "Señorita" morphed into a rundown of ecosystems.

○ Lizzo's video for "Good As Hell" celebrates her history as a flute player in the school marching band. The members of VoicePlay are talented insturmentalists in their own rights.

Layne has been playing violin since he was four years old, primarily studying the Suzuki method, and was a member of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. He also learned a bit of piano from his mom, and knows enough drum kit technique to convincingly mime while he beatboxes.

Geoff has played piano since middle school, studying both classical and jazz techniques. He also knows a little guitar, and learned to play the harmonica for a stint in the Blues Brothers show at Universal Studios.

Earl played trumpet and french horn through middle school and high school band.

Eli plays a bit of both piano and guitar, some of which he honed during his days in various rock bands.

J.None plays a number of instruments "passably" but doesn't consider himself proficient in any of them. They include piano, violin, guitar, accordion, saxophone, and clarinet.

○ The main melody of "Memories" contains a very recognizable portion of Pachelbel's "Canon in D", which (surprisingly) hasn't yet been included in any of VoicePlay's classical pieces or mashups.

[commander-gloryforge]

Give us 10 random facts about the new catto?

YAYYY THANK U! CAT FACTS!

Nona is a lesbian and in the beginning of the personal story she's dating reeva, who's also the only survivor of the Soul warband after the tutorial instance

2. also more Reeva facts because i love her and i really like that she's just kind of following you everywhere throughout early personal story: since she's part of the Soul warband, her surname is Brightsoul!

3. Nona has weak eyesight on her left eye, it's been like this since birth and has been very slowly and gradually getting worse. she will probably be completely blind on that eye in a couple of years

4. Nona has never left Ascalon before the personal story! She's generally not very travelled, having spent most of her life in Ashford and the citatdel. She's only seen the Brand like, twice.

5. She's incredibly charming and good at talking- shes's Ash, and while she's good at the hiding stuff, she's even better at the persuasion stuff. getting information from people is easy for her, usually all she needs is a bit of sweet talking. or threatening

6. this only really works on charr for a long time, because we all know how charr are and how they talk. though she's quick to learn what to say to norn, humans or asura to woo them. sylvari are a different story though.

7. i used the olmakhan horns for her, but canonically they're not (yet) glowy or magical. at some point in the story when she keeps on training her necromancer magic, some energy may form around them though! or perhaps ley magic could flow through them? who knows

8. Nona is very smalllll very tiny. she's not min height technically but among her warband and other soldiers she was usually one of the shortest ones. that does make her quite swift though!

9. on necromancy: i'm still trying to figure her magic out, but i think she's quite good at infusing weapons, artifacts, objects in general with magic. pre-elite specs she mainly uses staffs and scepters that she crafts herself

10. she's based on the cute cat i met on vacation :3

[functional-depression]

Questions for taylor swift and only taylor swift, if you are not taylor swift plz continue scrolling @taylorswift

I have many questions which need answers ik ur busy rn but I NEED ANSWERS

1. What would you do if you wanted to like...go to Disneyland? Would you have to go after hours? Like completely shut the place down? I was literally wondering this ALL NIGHT

2. How do you beat traffic after the Eras shows? Like????? I was stuck just WALKING for an hour because there's people EVERYWHERE

3. How much caffeine do you consume daily to be able to do all these shows, record, and also the jet lag how JUST HOW

3.5. Do you sleep?

4. What is the thought process that goes into picking the surprise songs

5. Are you aware that you're "Taylor Swift ™️" or do you just like disassociate entirely any time you are ever on stage or in public or do u jst wake up like oh hello world I'm Taylor Swift (my therapist and I have literally talked about this)

6. I want under the stage info about the dive plz like jst show me one 13 hour documentary of the MAKING of the Eras Tour and I'll watch it

7. What do you hear in your in ear monitors every night? This is also a documentary I'd watch (rlly jst hire me for my doc ideas already #evermorelongpondstudiosessions)

8. Are you aware that you are announcing 1989 TV tonight

9. I want to know how you and also the dancers all have trained to be able to sustainably do 3.5 hour shows. Do yall get IV vitamins?????? Do you get like massages during every set change??????? The people want to know (I'm the people)

10. Do you fan girl when celebrities show up to shows? Like are you ever like OMG SELENA GOMEZ IS HERE

11. Do you get nervous before going on stage anymore or are you well past that? (Or do you just disassociate and like black out and not remember any of it the next day)

12. How did you not laugh when those camera guys were running as fast as they possibly could during the rep set cuz I'd be CACKLING (And I was....over a laggy tiktok livestream it still made me laugh)

13. I will end on 13 because duh but my last question is did you ever learn how to properly draw stars cuz I still haven't and I'd like a tutorial

[xaltius]

How to Become a Software Engineer: A Full Guide

Software engineering is a rewarding and in-demand career that involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software systems. Whether you're a fresh graduate or looking for a career change, this guide will provide you with a roadmap to becoming a software engineer.

1. Foundational Knowledge

A strong foundation is crucial for any aspiring software engineer. Here's what you need to focus on:

Programming Fundamentals: Start with a beginner-friendly language like Python, JavaScript, or Java. Understand the basic concepts such as variables, data types, control structures, and object-oriented programming (OOP).

Data Structures and Algorithms: Learn how data is organized and manipulated. This includes arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, and common algorithms like sorting and searching.

Operating Systems: Gain a basic understanding of how operating systems work, including memory management, processes, and file systems.

Databases: Learn how to design and manage databases using SQL or NoSQL.

Version Control: Familiarize yourself with Git for tracking changes in your code and collaborating with others.

2. Choose Your Path

Software engineering offers various specializations. Here are a few popular ones:

Web Development:

Frontend: Focuses on the user interface and user experience using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks like React or Angular.

Backend: Focuses on server-side logic, databases, and APIs using languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.

Full-Stack: Works on both frontend and backend development.

Mobile App Development: Develop applications for mobile devices using languages like Swift (iOS) or Java/Kotlin (Android).

Data Science: Focuses on extracting insights from data using statistical analysis, machine learning, and programming languages like Python or R.

Machine Learning: Develop algorithms and models that enable computers to learn from data.

3. Education and Learning Resources

Formal Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering provides a comprehensive foundation.

Online Courses and Bootcamps: Platforms like Coursera, Udacity, edX, and freeCodeCamp offer structured learning paths and certifications.

Self-Learning: Utilize books, tutorials, and documentation to learn at your own pace.

4. Build Projects

Practical experience is essential for becoming a software engineer.

Personal Projects: Create your own applications or websites to showcase your skills.

Open Source Contributions: Contribute to existing projects on platforms like GitHub to collaborate with other developers and gain real-world experience.

Internships: Seek internships to gain professional experience and learn from industry experts.

5. Build a Portfolio

A portfolio is a collection of your projects and accomplishments that demonstrates your skills to potential employers.

Showcase Your Best Work: Include a variety of projects that highlight your technical abilities and problem-solving skills.

Provide Context: For each project, explain the problem you solved, the technologies you used, and the outcome.

Use a Professional Platform: Create a website or use platforms like GitHub Pages to host your portfolio.

6. Networking and Job Search

Networking: Attend industry events, join online communities, and connect with other software engineers on LinkedIn.

Job Search: Utilize online job boards, company websites, and networking to find job opportunities.

Interview Preparation: Practice coding challenges, review data structures and algorithms, and prepare for behavioral questions.

7. Continuous Learning

The field of software engineering is constantly evolving, so continuous learning is crucial.

Stay Updated: Follow industry blogs, attend conferences, and learn new technologies.

Explore New Areas: Be open to learning new programming languages, frameworks, and tools.

Seek Mentorship: Find a mentor who can provide guidance and support throughout your career.

Becoming a software engineer requires dedication, perseverance, and a passion for learning. By following this guide and continuously building your skills and knowledge, you can embark on a successful career in this dynamic and rewarding field.

[conniephleb]

Open Your Career Potential: Top 5 Phlebotomy Online Courses for 2023

Unlock Your career Potential: Top 5 Phlebotomy ⁣Online Courses for ⁢2023

As teh healthcare industry continues to expand, the‌ demand for skilled phlebotomists has never been ⁢higher. If you’re looking to kickstart a rewarding career in this vital field, online phlebotomy courses offer⁤ a flexible and efficient way to gain the skills you ⁢need. In this article, we will explore ‌the top 5 phlebotomy online ⁣courses for 2023,‌ each designed ⁣to unlock your career potential and equip you ​with essential training.

Why​ Choose Phlebotomy?

Phlebotomy plays a crucial ⁤role in the​ healthcare⁣ system. As a phlebotomist, you’ll⁣ be responsible for collecting blood samples, which are vital for diagnosis and treatment. Here are a‌ few​ key⁤ benefits of choosing a career in phlebotomy:

High Demand: The U.S. Bureau of Labor ⁤Statistics projects a 22% job growth for phlebotomists from 2020 to 2030.

Swift Certification: Many online ⁣courses allow you to earn your certificate‍ in as little as a few weeks or months.

Versatility: Online ⁣learning allows you to ⁤study at your own pace, making it easier to balance work and life commitments.

Career Advancement: Certification ​may open doors to higher-paying healthcare positions.

Top 5 phlebotomy ⁣Online Courses ‌for 2023

Here are​ our top picks ⁣for phlebotomy ⁣online courses available in 2023, each providing thorough training tailored to meet the needs of aspiring phlebotomists:

Course Name

Provider

Duration

Cost

Certification

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Allied Health Academy

6-8 Weeks

$599

Yes

Online Phlebotomy Training Course

CareerStep

4​ Months

$2,199

Yes

Phlebotomy training Online

Phlebotomy Career Training

8-10 Weeks

$1,295

yes

Basic and advanced Phlebotomy

Udemy

10 Hours ​(Self-paced)

$99

No

Phlebotomy Certification Course

National Healthcareer Association

3-6 Months

$1,295

Yes

1. Phlebotomy Technician Certification (Allied Health ‌Academy)

This course offers a comprehensive curriculum covering phlebotomy techniques, safety practices, and patient care. ‍After completion, students are eligible for certification.

2. Online Phlebotomy Training Course ​(CareerStep)

CareerStep provides flexible online learning that’s perfect for busy professionals. The course includes interactive training ⁣videos and quizzes to enhance learning.

3.​ Phlebotomy Training Online (Phlebotomy Career Training)

This program covers essential skills needed to succeed ‌as a phlebotomist​ and prepares students for the National Certification Exam.

4. Basic ⁣and Advanced Phlebotomy (Udemy)

Great for beginners, this course on Udemy is affordable and covers both basic and advanced phlebotomy skills, providing instructional videos and additional resources.

5. Phlebotomy Certification Course (National Healthcareer ‍Association)

This course is tailored for a complete understanding of‍ phlebotomy practices ⁢and preparations for ⁤certification exams, with‍ real-life case studies enhancing the learning experience.

Benefits of ⁤Taking Phlebotomy Courses Online

The shift to⁤ online education has transformed how we learn,especially in specialized fields like phlebotomy. Here are some advantages of⁣ pursuing online phlebotomy⁢ courses:

Convenience: Study from the comfort⁤ of your home and on your own schedule.

Interactive Learning: Many online courses ‌offer interactive components such as quizzes,forums,and virtual labs.

Access to resources: Get⁣ comprehensive materials, including ebooks, video tutorials, and learning ⁢aids.

Networking Opportunities: Join online communities and connect with professionals ‌in the field.

Practical Tips for ⁤Successfully Completing an ⁢Online Phlebotomy Course

Success⁤ in ‌an online learning environment‌ requires⁢ discipline and strategy.​ Here are some practical tips to help you complete your phlebotomy course efficiently:

Set a Study Schedule: Stick to a ⁢regular schedule to balance your study time effectively.

Engage with the Material: ‌ Take ​notes, participate in ‍forums, and practise techniques whenever possible.

Reach Out for Help: Don’t hesitate to reach out to instructors or ‌peers if ⁤you have questions.

Take Breaks: Regular breaks can definitely help improve your focus ⁢and retention of⁣ information.

Conclusion

Investing in a phlebotomy online course is a meaningful ​step ​towards⁤ unlocking your career ‍potential in the healthcare industry.⁣ With‍ the ability to learn at​ your own⁢ pace, coupled with comprehensive training programs available in 2023, ‌you can acquire the skills necesary to thrive as ⁢a phlebotomist. As you consider the options listed above, take time to evaluate⁢ which ⁣course aligns best with your career⁢ aspirations and learning style.The journey towards⁣ becoming a certified phlebotomist is just a course away!

https://phlebotomytrainingcenter.net/open-your-career-potential-top-5-phlebotomy-online-courses-for-2023/

[caitlinphleb]

Open Your Artistic Potential: Top 5 Drawing Training Courses for All Skill Levels

Unlock Your Artistic Potential: Top 5 Drawing Training Courses for All Skill Levels

Artistry⁤ isn’t just talent; it’s a skill that can be honed with the right training and guidance. Whether you’re a novice picking up a pencil for the first ⁣time or an experienced artist looking to refine your techniques, choosing the right drawing training course is essential to unlocking your creative potential.In this article,‌ we explore⁤ the top five drawing training courses that cater to all skill levels, ensuring that you find the perfect‍ fit for your artistic journey.

Why Choose Online Drawing ‌Courses?

Accessibility: Learn‍ from the comfort​ of your ⁣home at your own pace.

Diverse Content: Courses often include videos, tutorials, and community feedback.

Skill Development: Whether basic or advanced,​ there’s always room for advancement.

Top 5 Drawing Training Courses

Course ​Name

Platform

Skill Level

Price

Duration

The ⁣Drawing Fundamentals

Skillshare

Beginner

$14/month

2 hours

Complete Drawing Masterclass

Udemy

All Levels

$19.99 (on sale)

24 hours

Sketching for Beginners

Domestika

Beginner

$10

5 ‌hours

Portrait Drawing⁢ Fundamentals

Coursera

Intermediate

Free (with certificate for $49)

7 weeks

Advanced Character Design

New Masters Academy

Advanced

$39/month

45 hours

Detailed Insights on Each Course

1. The Drawing Fundamentals (Skillshare)

This course is ⁣perfect‌ for those who are just starting their artistic journey. ​It⁤ covers‌ essential techniques ‍such as lines, shapes, and ‌shading. with engaging video ⁤lessons and a supportive community, you’ll quickly grasp the⁤ basics of drawing.

2.Complete Drawing ⁢Masterclass (Udemy)

Offering comprehensive modules that range from‌ basic ⁤to advanced​ techniques, this course is ideal for artists seeking to ⁣expand their skillset. It includes a variety of styles, including realism‍ and cartooning, ⁤making it suitable for ⁢everyone.

3. Sketching for Beginners (Domestika)

Focused on swift sketching techniques, this course will ⁢help ​you create dynamic and expressive drawings in ‌no‌ time. Perfect for artists who want to develop their observational skills and enhance their creativity.

4. Portrait drawing Fundamentals (coursera)

This intermediate-level course dives deep‌ into the intricacies of portraiture. You’ll learn how to proportion,⁤ sketch,​ and render lifelike faces, guided‍ by experienced instructors. Perfect for those‌ looking to take their portrait​ drawing to the next level.

5. Advanced character Design (new Masters Academy)

Designed for seasoned artists, this course covers character development and design principles. it⁤ incorporates a variety of styles, ‌techniques, and mediums, making it a must for anyone looking to ​excel in character art.

Benefits of Taking Drawing Training Courses

Structured Learning: Organized curriculum helps track progress.

Expert Feedback: Receive constructive criticism ⁤from instructors.

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow‌ artists and build a creative community.

Increased motivation: Gain inspiration from peers and mentors.

Practical Tips to Maximize Your Learning Experience

Set⁣ Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve before starting a course.

Practice ​Regularly: Dedicate time each day to apply⁣ what you’ve ⁤learned.

Engage with the Community: ​ Participate in discussions and share your work for feedback.

Experiment: Don’t hesitate to explore⁤ different styles and techniques beyond the course.

First-Hand Experience: A Student’s Journey

Jessica,⁣ an aspiring artist, shared her journey after taking the “Complete​ Drawing Masterclass” on Udemy. “I was a complete beginner, and the​ course allowed me to progress quickly. The fact that I could draw on my own schedule made all the difference. Within weeks, my confidence blossomed along with my skills. I even started⁢ posting my work online and received amazing ⁢responses from fellow artists!”

Conclusion

Unlocking your artistic potential is possible at any skill level with the right resources. By enrolling‌ in one of the five drawing training courses discussed in this article, you’ll be well-equipped to enhance⁣ your talent and creativity. Whether you’re sketching casually or ⁢aiming for professional excellence, each course offers unique insights and techniques to ​help you flourish. Start your artistic journey today and watch as your skills evolve and your confidence soars!

https://phlebotomytechnicianschools.net/open-your-artistic-potential-top-5-drawing-training-courses-for-all-skill-levels/

[hayleymedbil]

Open Your Career Potential: Top Benefits of Enrolling in an Online Medical Coding School

Unlock Your Career Potential: Top Benefits of Enrolling in an Online‌ Medical Coding School

Unlock Your Career Potential: top benefits of Enrolling in an Online Medical Coding School

The‍ healthcare industry is booming,⁣ with medical‍ coding emerging ‍as​ a highly sought-after profession.If you’re looking too start a rewarding career in‌ this field, enrolling⁢ in an⁣ online medical coding school can be a game changer. In⁤ this⁤ article, we will explore ​the top benefits ⁣of studying medical coding online and how it​ can‌ unlock your career potential.

What is Medical Coding?

Medical coding is ⁢the process of converting ‍healthcare‍ diagnoses, procedures, and services into universal medical codes. Thes ​codes are essential for billing and insurance⁣ purposes in the healthcare‌ system. The demand ⁢for skilled⁤ medical ‍coders continues to grow due to the increasing number of medical services provided and the ​need for regulatory compliance.

Benefits of Enrolling in an Online medical Coding ‍School

1. Flexibility and Convenience

One of ⁤the most notable advantages of online medical coding ⁣programs is flexibility. You can study at your ‍own pace, ​fitting your education into your ⁢schedule without the constraints of conventional classroom settings. Whether ‌you are a full-time ‌worker, a​ parent,⁣ or just need the freedom⁢ to learn on​ the go, online courses accommodate your lifestyle.

2.​ Cost-Effectiveness

Studying ⁢online often comes with lower tuition costs compared to on-campus programs.You can save ⁤on commuting, housing,​ and⁤ other related expenses. here’s a swift comparison:

on-Campus Costs

online Medical Coding⁢ School Costs

tuition Fees: $$$$

Tuition Fees:⁢ $$

Transportation Expenses: $

No Transportation Costs!

Housing ⁣Costs:‌ $$$

Study from Home!

3. Access ⁢to Comprehensive Resources

Online medical coding⁣ schools typically provide access to a wealth of resources,⁣ including:

Interactive tutorials and webinars

Access ⁢to case studies and real-world⁣ scenarios

Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Online‌ forums and discussion boards ⁤for peer interaction

4. Improved‌ Career opportunities

completing an online medical coding⁤ program can ⁤significantly​ enhance⁢ your job prospects. most employers prefer candidates⁣ who have completed ⁣formal training. Certifications from recognized‍ programs can‍ make your resume ​stand out in a competitive⁢ job market.

5. Preparation for Certification

Many online medical coding programs are designed​ to prepare you for certification exams (e.g., CPC, CCA, or CCS). Obtaining ⁣certification‌ can lead to increased earning potential and opportunities ‍for career advancement.

6. Real-World Submission ‌and ‍Case Studies

Online programs often include case studies that allow students to apply​ what they have learned​ in practical scenarios. This hands-on experience is crucial for understanding the ⁤intricacies of ⁣medical coding and enhances your‍ readiness for the job market.

7. Lifelong Learning⁢ Opportunities

The healthcare⁣ sector is ⁤continually evolving,‍ and so ⁢is medical coding. ​Online educational platforms offer ongoing courses on the latest coding practices and updates,⁢ allowing you ‍to‌ stay ahead in​ your career. Lifelong learning can contribute⁤ to your professional progress and adaptability in a changing job market.

Practical ⁣Tips‌ for Success in an Online Medical Coding Program

To maximize your learning experience in an online medical coding school, ⁣consider the following tips:

Designate⁣ a specific study area free from distractions.

Create a study schedule and stick to⁤ it.

Engage actively with course materials and‍ participate in discussions.

Use supplementary resources like textbooks and⁣ online databases.

Network with peers and professionals⁢ in the field via social media platforms.

First-Hand Experience: A ‌StudentS Journey

Many‍ students report transformative experiences after enrolling in ​online medical⁣ coding schools. For instance, Jane Doe, a ⁢recent graduate, shared her⁢ experience:

“I was initially hesitant about online learning, but the flexibility ​allowed me to balance ‍my job and studies effectively. The resources provided were instrumental in preparing for my certification ​exam, and I landed my first medical coding job ‍just⁢ weeks after⁤ graduating!”

Case Studies: Success⁤ Stories from Online Medical ⁣Coders

Here are a few success stories of individuals who pursued online medical coding education:

Michael: Transitioned from retail management to​ medical coding, achieving a 90% pay increase after ⁤completing an online certification program.

Sarah: A stay-at-home mom who became a freelance medical⁣ coder, enjoying both professional fulfillment and the flexibility​ to raise​ her children.

Conclusion

Enrolling in an online medical coding school can unlock your‌ career potential⁤ in multiple ‍ways.The flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and⁤ preparation for certification make these programs a viable‌ option for anyone⁢ looking ⁣to enter the⁤ healthcare field. By equipping⁤ yourself with the necessary knowledge and skills, you can set the‍ stage for a successful career in medical coding.

So, what are you waiting for? Take the​ first step towards ‌a thriving career by enrolling in an online medical‍ coding program today!

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Tips to Learn Coding Faster

Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today’s digital world. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your coding speed, learning how to code efficiently can save you time and help you achieve your goals faster. Here are some expert tips to accelerate your coding journey.

1. Master the Fundamentals

Before diving into complex algorithms and advanced frameworks, ensure you have a strong grasp of basic concepts like variables, loops, conditional statements, functions, and object-oriented programming. A solid foundation will make it easier to learn advanced topics.

2. Choose the Right Programming Language

Selecting a language that aligns with your goals can speed up your learning process. For web development, JavaScript is a great choice. If you're interested in data science, Python is widely used. For mobile applications, Java or Swift are ideal options. Choose wisely based on your career aspirations.

3. Practice Regularly

Consistency is key in coding. Dedicate at least an hour every day to practice coding problems, build small projects, or revise concepts. Websites like LeetCode, HackerRank, and Codewars offer excellent challenges to sharpen your skills.

4. Work on Real Projects

Building real-world projects helps reinforce concepts and improve problem-solving skills. Start with simple applications like a to-do list, calculator, or a personal blog, and gradually take on more complex projects.

5. Learn from Others’ Code

Reading and analyzing well-written code from experienced developers can provide insights into best practices, code structure, and efficient algorithms. GitHub and open-source projects are great places to explore and learn from others' work.

6. Use Online Resources and Courses

There are numerous online platforms that offer high-quality coding tutorials, such as Coursera, Udemy, Codecademy, and freeCodeCamp. Following structured courses can help you learn systematically and avoid common pitfalls.

7. Break Problems into Smaller Steps

When faced with a complex coding problem, break it down into smaller, manageable steps. This makes problem-solving easier and helps you debug errors more efficiently.

8. Write Clean and Readable Code

Messy code can slow you down and make debugging a nightmare. Follow proper coding conventions, use meaningful variable names, and write comments to explain your logic. Writing clean code improves efficiency and makes collaboration easier.

9. Use Debugging Tools

Learning how to debug efficiently can save a lot of time. Familiarize yourself with debugging tools provided by your programming environment, such as Chrome DevTools for JavaScript, Python’s PDB, or Visual Studio Code’s debugger.

10. Join Coding Communities

Being part of a coding community can provide motivation, support, and valuable learning opportunities. Join platforms like Stack Overflow, GitHub, and Reddit to engage with other developers, ask questions, and share knowledge.

11. Take Notes and Document Your Learning

Writing down key concepts and documenting what you’ve learned helps reinforce knowledge and serves as a reference for future problems. Maintain a coding journal or blog to track your progress.

12. Stay Updated with Industry Trends

Technology evolves rapidly, and staying updated with the latest advancements in programming languages, frameworks, and tools can give you a competitive edge. Participate in hackathons, follow tech blogs, and attend webinars.

13. Seek Mentorship and Guidance

Having a mentor can significantly speed up your learning process. A mentor can provide valuable insights, share real-world experiences, and guide you in the right direction. If you don’t have a mentor, consider enrolling in a structured training program.

14. Take Breaks and Avoid Burnout

Coding for long hours without breaks can lead to mental exhaustion. Take a 5-minute break after every 25 minutes of work using the Pomodoro technique. Keep your mind fresh and productive with this method.

15. Enroll in a Professional Training Program

Self-learning is great, but structured guidance from experts can fast-track your coding skills. If you're serious about becoming a proficient coder, consider enrolling in a reputed training institute.

If you’re looking for the best software training institute in Hyderabad, Monopoly IT Solutions provides expert-led courses, hands-on projects, and career guidance to help you master coding faster and achieve your goals efficiently.