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Should I Pay Someone to Design My Comp Cards or Print My Own?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:35:57 EDT

Models need comp cards, but do you have what it takes to design your own? A quick look at the pros and cons involved with outsourcing or DIY.

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Published: Jan 04, 2012

What to Do If Your Compaq Presario Laptop Won't Turn On

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:31:24 EDT

A friend of mine brought me her Compaq Presario laptop, complaining that it wouldn't boot up. There was a simple problem, and it was up and running in about 15 minutes.

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Published: Jan 02, 2012

How to Fix Notification Vibration for the Droid X

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:09:09 EDT

My niece's Droid X suddenly stopped vibrating on notifications. I tried everything, and in the end only one thing fixed it. Keep reading if you've got a similar problem.

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Published: Sep 30, 2011

Why Does My 1997 Cavalier Stall when I Pull Up to a Stop?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:36:09 EDT

Intermittent stalling problems are the worst. A mechanic may not be able to duplicate and fix the problem, so you're better off diagnosing the problem yourself. Here's my experience.

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Published: Sep 13, 2011

How to Remove and Clean the Idle Air Control Valve

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:36:06 EDT

My niece's Cavalier was stalling, and it turned out the culprit was the Idle Air Control Valve. A little cleaning did the trick, and in fifteen minutes I fixed a problem that had tormented us for months.

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Published: Sep 13, 2011

What is a Comp or Zed Card?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:11:56 EDT

If you're new to the fashion and modeling world, you might not know what a comp card is. Well, it's time to find out.

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Published: Aug 27, 2011

Where Can I Get Modeling Comp Cards Made?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:58:28 EDT

Professionals needs business cards; models need comp cards. But who designs them and how can you get them printed?

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Published: Aug 27, 2011

How to Remove Rusted Brake Drums on a 2003 Chevy Cavalier

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:51:05 EDT

Rear drum brakes don't need to be changed often. When you do get around to it, the drum might be rusted in place and really tough to remove. Here are some tips to help you out.

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Published: Aug 23, 2011

What Do You Need to Make a Do it Yourself Photobooth?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:16:16 EDT

Photobooths are all the rage at weddings and parties these days, but they can cost upwards of $800-1000. What about making your own...?

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Published: Aug 20, 2011

Can I Change the Keyboard Shorcuts in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:43:23 EDT

Lightroom comes with hundreds of keyboard shortcuts, and it can be hard to remember them all. Did you know that you can customize them? Here's how.

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Published: Aug 17, 2011

What Are the Key Differences Between the Canon EOS Rebel T1i, T2i, and T3i?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:49:01 EDT

With three "entry level" cameras available - the t1i, t2i, and t3i - it can be tough to know which one to buy. Here's a quick overview, with links to some more resources to help you with your decision.

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Published: Aug 09, 2011

Five Reasons Why Students Should Be Allowed to Have Cell Phones in Schools

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:53:39 EDT

For years, educational administrators have taken a hard stance against cell phones / electronic devices in schools. These efforts are misguided and counterproductive.

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Published: Aug 07, 2011

How Can I Customize Adobe Photoshop Lightroom?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 21:39:42 EDT

Someone asked me how to change the default organization that Lightroom offers, and I couldn't find a way to change it through standard settings. It turns out you can customize this part of Lightroom, though, with a nifty little tool called TranslatedStrin

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Published: Aug 06, 2011

How to Install Canon Software Utilities Without the CD / DVD

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:42:33 EDT

Every Canon camera ships with a disc full of utilities to help you make the most of your camera. Lose the CD? You can download and install the software from Canon, but you'll need a trick or two to make it work.

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Published: Aug 01, 2011

What's the Difference Between Exposure, Brightness, and Fill Light in Lightroom?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:27:14 EDT

There are three sliders you can use to brighten images in Lightroom - Exposure, Brightness, and Fill Light. Ever wonder what the difference was? Read on...

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Published: Jul 28, 2011

Can I Open Adobe InDesign CS5.5 Documents in InDesign CS5?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:53:41 EDT

InDesign updates mean big changes to file formats. There is no backwards compatibility, unless you plan accordingly. Here's how to open your new files in the old version of InDesign.

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Published: Jul 25, 2011

9 Free Applications Every Windows User Should Have

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:38:23 EDT

Yesterday, I cleaned off my computer and re-installed Windows. These are the first 9 applications I re-installed - all free, and all invaluable.

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Published: Jul 17, 2011

What is a Modeling Comp Card and How Do I Make One?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:55:11 EDT

Models need comp cards, like everyone else needs business cards. If you're signed by a studio, they'll set one up, but you can design your own for open casting calls.

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Published: Jul 14, 2011

Why Can't I Connect Wirelessly with My Gateway Laptop in Ubuntu 11.04?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:25:07 EDT

A friend asked me to try and revive her old Gateway laptop. When I installed Ubuntu 11.04, the wireless connection wouldn't work... but I found a simple solution.

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Published: Jul 13, 2011

How to Fix the Horn and Cigarette Lighter on a 97 Chevy Cavalier

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (B. Rock) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:25:04 EDT

Did your horn stop working on your Chevy Cavalier? The cigarette lighter, too? Chances are it's a blown fuse, and it's simple to replace.

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Published: Jul 13, 2011