Thursday, March 21, 2013

Ideas for Portfolio

I have been thinking about re doing an assignment from digital imaging I for my portfolio either the book cover or the music genre assignment.

I started pinterest boards for inspiration
Pinterest inspiration for book cover
Pinterest inspiration for music genre


Explore Music Genres and Most Popular Subgenres on AllMusic.
Music Poster Design in Photoshop
50 Amazing Gig Posters Sure to Inspire


What makes a good book cover?
The Book Cover Archive, for the appreciation and categorization of excellence in book cover design.

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  TREND 2: The Big Head

 TREND 3: Baby's Got Back

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E learning: Ideas





Ideas for E Learning Sites 

 Web Design Ideas:

 Formatting Pages
  • Introduction to CSS
  • Create an Embedded Style Sheet
  • Understanding Units of Measurement
  • Set the Font and Text Size on Your Page
  • Style Multiple Elements
  • Format Text with Spans
  • Group Elements with Divs
  • Apply Styles with Classes
  • Apply Styles with IDs
  • Use Contextual Selectors
  • Use Pseudo-Elements
  • Use Pseudo-Classes 
  • Create an External Style Sheet
  • Link a Style Sheet to a Page
  • Use the Cascade
 Laying Out Pages
  • Set Up Your Page for CSS Layouts
  • Float Elements
  • Use Margins and Padding to Fix Float Problems
  • Work with Overflow
 From Concept to Execution
  • Phase 1: Definition
  • Phase 2: Design
  • Phase 3: Development
  • Phase 4: Deployment
  • Phase 5: Maintenance

 Getting Started with HTML5 and Web Pages
  • Internet Basics
  • Introducing HTML5
  • Explore Web Browsers
  • Explore HTML Editors
  • Understanding HTML5 Syntax
  • New Features in HTML5
  • View HTML5 Code in a Browser
HTML5 Web Page
  • Understanding HTML5 Document Structure
  • Start an HTML5 Document
  • Save an HTML5 Document
  • View an HTML5 Page
  • Add Metadata
Adding and Modifying Text
  • Create a New Paragraph
  • Add a Line Break
  • Add a Line Break Opportunity
  • Add a Horizontal Rule
  • Insert a Blank Space
  • Make Text Bold
  • Italicize Text
  • Insert Preformatted Text
  • Insert a Heading
  • Add a Block Quote
  • Add Small Print
  • Insert a Comment
  • Create a Numbered List
  • Create a Bulleted List
  • Create a Nested List
  • Create a Definition List
  • Define an Abbreviation
  • Add a Date and Time
  • Insert Special Characters
  • Special Characters
Adding CSS Styles
  • Understanding Style Sheets
  • Create an Internal Style Sheet
  • Create an External Style Sheet
  • Link to a Style Sheet
  • Apply a Style Locally
  • Apply a Style to a Tag
  • Apply a Style Using a Class
  • Apply a Style Using an ID
  • Link to Media-specific Style Sheets
  • Link to Style Sheets for iPads, iPhones, and Android Phones
  • Define Styles for Nested Tags
 Styling Text
  • Change the Font Size
  • Indent Text
  • Change the Color of Text
  • Change the Font
  • Change Text Alignment
  • Change the Text Case
  • Control Line Spacing
  • Control Letter Spacing
  • Add Background Colors
  • Style a Bulleted List
Adding Images
  • Understanding Web Page Images
  • Insert an Image
  • Specify an Image Size
  • Add Alternative Text
  • Create an Image Label
  • Add an Image as a Figure
  • Align an Image Horizontally
  • Align an Image Vertically
  • Center an Image
  • Stop Text Wrap
  • Add Space around an Image
  • Add a Background Image
  • Add a Meter Image
 Adding Links
  • Understanding Links
  • Understanding URLs
  • Link to Another Page
  • Open a New Window with a Link
  • Link to an Area on the Same Page
  • Link to Another File Type
  • Link to an E-Mail Address
  • Change Link Colors
  • Change Link Hover Effects
  • Define Link Relationships

Working with Tables
  • Understanding Table Structure
  • Add a Table
  • Add Table Borders
  • Adjust Cell Padding and Border Spacing
  • Adjust Cell Width and Height
  • Add Column Labels
  • Add a Caption to a Table
  • Add a Background Color to Cells
  • Add a Background Color to a Table
  • Adjust the Table Size
  • Change Cell Alignment
  • Change Table Alignment
  • Extend Cells Across Columns and Rows
  • Use a Table for Page Layout
Creating Forms
  • Understanding Forms
  • Types of Form Elements
  • Create a Form
  • Send Form Data to an E-Mail Address
  • Add a Text Box
  • Add a Large Text Area
  • Add Check Boxes
  • Add Radio Buttons
  • Add a Menu List
  • Add a Date and Time Input
  • Add an E-Mail Field
  • Add a URL Field
  • Add a Range Slider
  • Add a File Upload
  • Add a Submit Button
  • Add a Reset Button
  • Require a Field
  • Add a Placeholder
  • Validate Input with a Pattern
Controlling Page Layout
  • Control Layout
  • Set Width and Height for an Element
  • Use Relative Positioning
  • Use Absolute Positioning
  • Use Fixed Positioning
  • Set Margins
  • Add Padding
  • Align Elements Horizontally
  • Control the Overlap of Elements
  • Apply Styles with a Tag
Adding Semantic Tags
  • Define a Section
  • Define an Article
  • Define a Header
  • Define Navigation
  • Define an Aside
  • Define a Footer
Working with JavaScript
  • Understanding JavaScript
  • Understanding Script Events and Handlers
  • Add JavaScript to a Web Page
  • Link to a JavaScript File
  • Insert the Current Date and Time
  • Display an Alert Message Box
  • Display a Pop-Up Window
  • Create an Image Rollover Effect
  • Show a Hidden Element
  • Change Page Content
  • Display a Calculation
Adding Canvases
  • Understanding Canvases
  • Set Up a Canvas
  • Draw Rectangles
  • Draw Circles
  • Draw Lines
  • Add Text
  • Add an Image
  • Slice an Image
  • Add a Gradient
  • Rotate Canvas Content
  • Animate Canvas Content
 Adding Video and Audio
  • Understanding Video and Audio
  • Go to the first occurrence of the search term in this chapter
  • Insert a Video File
  • Insert an Audio File
  • Resize a Video
  • Preload Multimedia
  • Loop Multimedia
  • Offer Multiple Sources
  • Support Older Browsers
  • Embed a YouTube Video
Publishing Your Web Pages
  • Understanding Web Page Publishing
  • Look Up a Domain Name
  • Transfer Files to a Web Server with FileZilla
  • Troubleshoot Your Web Pages

Social Media Marketing Campaign

 Planning a Brand
  • Why Do I Need to Establish a Brand?
  • Brand or Online Presence—What's the Difference?
  • What Are Some Successful Brands?
  • How Do I Develop My Brand Strategy?
  •  What Is My Brand’s Objective?
  •  Who Is My Target Audience?
  •   Am I Reflecting My Brand?
 Building an Online Identity
  •  What Is a Username?
  •  What Is an Avatar?
  •  How Do I Brand My Online Identity?
  •  Why Does An Email Address Matter?
 Choosing the Right Social Networks
  • What Social Networks Best Fit My Goals?
  • How Do I Choose Which Sites to Use?
  • Why Do I Need to Be Selective?

 Creating a Website
  • How Do I Set Up a Website?
  • What Should I Use as My Website Address?
  • How Do I Design My Website?
  • Is a Logo Important?
  • What Pages Are Essential for My Website?
  • Would Collecting Email Addresses Be Worthwhile?
  • Should I Have Ads on My Website?
  • What Can I Install on My Website to Encourage Conversations?
 Making a Website Social
  •  How Do I Add a Blog toMy Website?
  • What Do I Write About?
  •  What Tone Should I Use?
  • What Is Google Reader?
  • What Do Bloggers Have the Most Trouble With?
  • Should I Use Lists?
  • How Often Should I Write?
  • Are Webinars Valuable?
  • What Is FriendFeed?
  • What Is a CAPTCHA?
  •  How Can Ping.fm Make My Life Easier?
  • Should I “Guest Blog?”
  • What Is a Blogroll?
  •  What Are the Benefits of Sharing Other People’s Articles?
  •  Are There Any Tips or Tricks to Interacting on Other Websites?
  • What Should I Do if I Don’t Want a Blog?

 Twitter
  • Why Are People Flocking to Twitter?
  • . What Is the Difference Between Following and Followers?
  •  How Do I Increase My Twitter Following?
  •  What Should I Tweet About?
  • Why Is Twitter Search So Powerful?
  • What Are Twitter Trends?

 Facebook
  • Why Do So Many People Use Facebook?
  •  What Are the Different Types of Facebook Pages?
  •  How Do I Best Use My Facebook Page?
  •  What Should My Facebook Page Be About?
  • How Do I Get People to Like My Facebook Page?
  •  How Do I Use Facebook Analytics?
  •  What Is Facebook Connect?
  •  How Do Facebook “Likes” Help Me?
  • How Do I Create Eventsin Facebook?
  • What Does Tagging Do?
  • What Are Facebook Lists?
  •  How Do I Reach Out to Other Brands on Facebook?
  • Should I Link My Facebook and Twitter Accounts?
 LinkedIn
  • What Is LinkedIn?
  • How Do I Use LinkedIn?
  •  How Do I Get Recommendations?
  •  What Is LinkedIn Answers?
  • What Are Contacts and Can I Have Too Many?
  •  What Are LinkedIn Groups?
Other Key Social Media Websites
  •  What Sites Can Help Me Find Relevant News?
  •  What Is Social Bookmarking?
  •  What Are the Best Sites for Video Sharing?
  •  How Can I Share Pictures?
 Getting Found Online
  •  What Is SEO?
  • . What Keywords Do I Use?
  • Should I Look at My Web Code?
  • Does Link Building Help My Website?
  •  How Can I Use Social Media to Help My SEO?
  Monitoring an Online Brand
  • How Do I Track What Is Said About My Brand?
  •  What Brand-Monitoring Tools Can I Use?
  • How Can Social Media Websites Make This Easier?
  The Real World
  • Do I Still Need a Business Card?
  • Why Does What I Do in the Real World Matter?
  • How Do I Find (and Get) Speaking Engagements?
  • What Is a Tweet-Up?
  • How Do I Use Event-Planning Websites?
  • What Are Tips for Hosting a Successful Event?
 Dealing with Difficult Situations
  • How Do I Handle Inappropriate Comments?
  • What if I’m Stalked?
  • How Do I Prevent Spam?
  • Can I Stop People from Hacking?
  • What Can I Do if Someone Is Upset by Other Comments?
  • How Do I Get Support from Social Media Websites?
  Creating a Social Media Strategy
  • What Does a Social Media Strategy Look Like?
  • What Sections Do I Include?
  •  What Are Key Influencers?
  • How Do I Figure Out Who My Key Influencers Are?
  •  How Should I Describe the Platforms I Choose?
  • What Metrics Should I Use to Gauge My Return on Investment?
  •  What Do I Include as My Next Steps?
  •  How Often Should I Update My Strategy?
  • With Whom Should I Share My Strategy?



WordPress 

Introducing WordPress



  • Choose a Version of WordPress
  • Choose a Blog Topic
  • Think Ahead about Passwords
  • Understanding WordPress and Blog Terms
  • Plan Your Blog’s Content
  • Research Blog Titles
  • Buy a Domain Name

Set Up Your WordPress. com Blog

  • Sign Up with WordPress. com
  • View Your New Blog
  • Get to Know Your Blog’s Dashboard
  • Understanding the WordPress.com Admin Bar
  • Create Your WordPress. com Profile
  • Select Your General Settings
  • Choose and Install a New Theme
  • Consider Premium WordPress.com Options
  • Choose Your Personal Settings


 Set Up Your WordPress. org Blog

  • Choose a Host for Your Blog
  • Install WordPress via Your Host’s Automatic Installation
  • Get an FTP Application for Manual Installation
  • Download WordPress Software
  • Set Up the MySQL Database
  • Upload the WordPress Files
  • Complete the Configuration and Installation
  • Troubleshoot Installation Errors
  • Log On to Your Blog’s Dashboard
  • Review the Dashboard
  • Get to Know the Dashboard
  • Understanding the Admin Bar
  • Create Your Profile
  • Choose a New Theme
  • Install Your New Theme
  • Choose among Your Theme’s Special Settings

Know Your Administration Tools

  • Customize and Navigate the Dashboard
  • Review the Writing Settings
  • Set Up to Post by E-Mail
  • Choose the Discussion Settings
  • About Privacy Settings
  • Select Your Privacy Settings
  • Set the Permalinks Structure
  • Consider Other Settings


 Create Written Blog Content
  • Get to Know the New Post Page
  • Introducing the WYSIWYG Editor and Toolbar
  • Introducing the HTML Editor and Toolbar
  • Write and Publish Your First Blog Post
  • Add Formatting to Your Text
  • Recall an Earlier Version of Your Blog Post
  • Write and Publish a Page
  • Edit or Delete a Post or Page
  • Add Text Hyperlinks to Your Post or Page
  • Paste Text from Other Sources
  • Post from Your Mobile Device
  • Create a Post with QuickPress
  • Create a Post with PressThis
  • Consider Using a Blogging Client
  • Create a Post with Windows Live Writer
  • Import Posts from Another Blogging Platform
 Create Visual and Audio Content

  • Consider Media Issues
  • Review Media Settings
  • Prepare Images for Uploading
  • Upload and Insert an Image While Posting
  • Insert Images into the Media Library
  • Insert Images from Web Sources
  • Understanding Featured Images
  • Add a Featured Image
  • Format an Image from the Add Media Window
  • Format an Image from the Edit Image Window
  • Insert an Image Gallery
  • Add a Slide Show to Your Posts
  • Link to YouTube (and Other) Videos
  • Upload Video Files to Your Host
  • Link to a Podcast or Sound File from Your Blog
  • Create and Install a Favicon for a Self-Hosted Blog


 Explore Widgets and Plugins


  • Introducing Widgets and Plugins
  • Choose and Insert Widgets
  • Rearrange and Remove Widgets
  • Add Sidebar Items Using HTML in a Text Widget
  • Get a Key and Activate Akismet
  • Find Plugins
  • Consider These Popular Plugins
  • Install and Activate a Plugin
Make Your Blog Content Appealing

  • Edit What You Write
  • Use Typography to Enhance Posts
  • Use Images to Enhance Posts
  • Use the More Option to Break Your Posts in Two
  • Understanding Categories and Tags
  • Create Categories
  • Create Tags
  • Apply Categories and Tags to Posts
  • Convert Categories and Tags
  • Create Custom Menus
 Build Traffic to Your Blog

  • Create a Blogroll
  • Create a Comment Policy
  • Comment on Someone Else’s Blog
  • What to Say on Someone Else’s Blog
  • Moderate Comments
  • Edit a Comment
  • Respond to Comments on Your Blog
  • Deal with Comment Spam
  • Allow Threaded Comments
  • Understanding Trackbacks and Pingbacks
  • Understanding and Joining RSS Feeds
  • Track Feed Traffic
  • Offer E-Mail Subscriptions
  • Add an RSS Feed to Your Sidebar
  • Promote Your Blog via Social Media
  • Connect with Twitter
  • Optimize Your Blog for Search Engines
  • Use Surveys and Polls
  • Let Readers Rate Content

Tweak Your Theme

  • Customize Your Header Art with a Built-in Tool
  • Identify and Use Your Theme’s Options
  • Understanding the Theme Editor
  • Add Copyright Information to the Footer
  • Add an Image to the Category Template
  • Understanding Post Formats
  • Use Post Formats
  • Create and Use a Page Template
  • Introducing CSS
  • Try CSS with the Web Developer Toolbar
  • Add a Category RSS Feed Link


Content Management

  • Understanding User Capabilities
  • Add Authors and Contributors
  • Create a Simple Member Community
  • Create a BuddyPress Social Network
  • Add a Forum to Your Blog
  • Manage Documents
  • Use WordPress.com in Languages Besides English
  • Self-Hosted WordPress Blogs in Languages Besides English
  • Use a Static Page as Your Home Page
  • Add a Blog to an Existing Static Website
  • Use Sticky Posts to Control Page Content
  • Create a Portfolio of Your Photos or Art
  • Considerations for Your Portfolio
  • Place Ads on Your Blog
  • Add Google Ads to Your Site
  • Add Amazon Affiliate Ads to Your Site
  • Get Set for E-Commerce
  • Set Up an E-Commerce Plugin

Maintain Your WordPress Blog

  • Understanding WordPress Backups
  • Get to Know WordPress Support Options
  • Update WordPress Automatically
  • Update WordPress Manually
  • Clean Out Outdated Drafts
  • Check Your Site for Outdated Links
  • Sign Up for a Statistics Tracker
  • Understanding Your Statistics
  • Install Plugin Updates
  • Read Blogs that Focus on WordPress
  • Make a Suggestion
  • Steps to Take When Your Blog Breaks






Twentieth-Century Art 

The Back Story of Twentieth-Century Art

  • Making it New
  • Valuing Innovation
  • Generation Gaps,
  • The Language of Analysis
  • Generation Gaps,
  • Age and Innovation
  • Measuring Artistic Importance
  • Approaching the Twentieth Century: The Market for Advanced Art
  • Approaching the Twentieth Century: Photography
  • The Growing Audience for Art
  • Artists as Celebrities
  • Thirteen Ways of Looking at Modern Art
The Greatest Artists of the Twentieth Century

  • Introduction
  • The Ranking
  • Henri Matisse
  • Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque
  • Marcel Duchamp
  • Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Kazimir Malevich
  • Constantin Brancusi
  • Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and Mark Rothko
  • Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg
  • Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg
  • Young Geniuses and Old Masters


The Most Important Works of Art of the Twentieth Century
  • Introduction
  • The Rankin
  • Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, 1907
  • Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2, 1912
  • Unique Forms of Continuity in Space, 1913
  • Fountain, 1917
  • Monument to the Third International, 1919
  • Guernica, 1937
  • Just What Is It That Makes Todays Homes So Different, So Appealing?, 1956
  • Spiral Jetty, 1970

The Greatest Women Artists of the Twentieth Century

  • Introduction
  • The Ranking
  • Georgia O’Keeffe
  • Frida Kahlo
  • Eva Hesse
  • Cindy Sherman
  • Louise Bourgeois
  • Old Masters and Young Geniuses

Introduction to the Wines, Beers, and Spirits of the World






 Wine Basics: Fermentation, Grapes, and the Flavor of Wine
  • What Is Wine?
  • Why Is Wine Made from Grapes?
  • Characteristics of the Wine Grape
  • Why Does My Wine Taste Like This?
A Short History of Wine
  • The Ancient World
  • The Modern World
Viticulture: The Art and Science of Growing Grapes
  • Vitis vinifera: The Wine Grape Vine
  • Agricultural Decisions and Practices
  • Terroir: The Taste of a Place

Viniculture: The Art and Science of Making Wine

  • Table Wine Production
  • Sparkling Wine Production
  • Fortified, Semisweet, Sweet, and Dessert Wine Production
 Wine Grape Varieties
  • International Grape Varieties
  • Other Important Grape Varieties
Food and Wine Pairing
  • Pairing Guidelines
  • Tasting Exercise
Wine Tasting and Sensory Analysis
  • Wine Tasting Basics
  • Types of Wine Tastings
  • Analyzing Wine with Your Eyes
  • Analyzing Wine with Your Nose
  • Analyzing Wine with Your Palate
  • Tasting Sheet
Applying Wine Analysis
  • Determining Age
  • Determining Climate
  • Determining Grape Varieties
  • Determining Quality Level
The Wines of France
  • The History and Importance of French Wine
  • The Climate Zones of France
  • French Wine Laws
  • FRANCE’S CLASSIC WINE REGIONS - Bordeaux: The World’s Most Successful Region
  • Burgundy: Obsessed with Terroir
  • The Rhône: The Original Classic Region
  • Champagne: The Wine of Kings
  • The Loire Valley: Variety Is the Spice of Life
  • Alsace: The Exception
  • Other French Regions of Note
The Wines of Italy
  • The History and Importance of Italian Wine and Winemaking
  • Italian Wine Laws
  • Zones of Italian Wine Production
  • Piedmont: The Foot of the Mountain
  • Tuscany: Tradition and Innovation
  • Veneto: The Heart of the Northeast
  • Other Italian Regions of Note
The Wines of Spain
  • Spain: Ancient Tradition and Modern Attitude
  • Wine Laws of Spain
  • Important Grapes of Spain
  • Important Regions
  • Rioja: Spain’s Most Famous Wine
  • Other Spanish Regions of Note
  • Sherry: The World’s Greatest Wine Value

The Wines of Germany
  • Germany: The Battle for Ripeness
  • Wine Laws of Germany
  • Important Grapes of Germany
  • Terroir and Important Regions

The Wines of Portugal
  • Portugal: Ancient Tradition and Bright Future
  • Wine Laws of Portugal
  • Important Grapes of Portugal
  • Terroir and Important Regions
  • Port: The World’s Most Classic Dessert Wine
  • Madeira: Cooked Wine
 The Wines of Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Other European Regions
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Greece
  • Other European Regions of Note
The Old World and the New World of Wine
  • Old World versus New World
The Wines of the United States
  • The United States: Land of Potential
  • California: The Golden State
  • Oregon: America’s Top Cool-Climate Region
  • Washington: New Kid on the Block
  • Other Important Wine States
The Wines of Australia

  • Australia: The Land Down Under
The Wines of New Zealand
  • New Zealand: An Island Nation
The Wines of South Africa
  • South Africa: A Region Reborn
The Wines of Chile
  • Chile: Land of Isolation
The Wines of Argentina
  • Argentina: The Sleeping Giant
 Emerging Wine Regions Around the World
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Uruguay
  • Other Emerging Regions
Beer and the Brewing Process
  • Beer: Importance and Introduction
  • Raw Ingredients for Beer
  • The Brewing Process
Ales, Lagers, and Beer Styles
  • The Families of Beer: Ales and Lagers
  • Popular Styles of Ales
  • Popular Styles of Lagers
 Saké, Mead, and Cider
  • Saké
  • Mead
  • Cider

Spirits and Distillation
  • Distilled Spirits: History and Importance
 Important Styles of Spirits
  • Neutral Spirits
  • Grain-Based Spirits
  • Fruit- and Plant-Based Spirits
  • Liqueurs and Cordials
 Beverage Service and Storage
  • Proper Service of Table Wines
  • Proper Service of Sparkling Wines
  • Decanting Wine
  • Wine Storage
  • Proper Service of Beer and Spirits
  • Storage Of Beer And Spirits
Beverage Sales And Wine Lists
  • Building Beverage Sales
  • Wine Lists
 How To Appreciate Wine
  • How Your Sensory Organs Experience Wine
  • Traditional Wine-Tasting Steps
  • How To Evaluate A Wine
  • What’s Your Pleasure?
  • Developing Your Wine-Tasting Ability
  • How To Talk About Wine
White Wines
  • The Character Of White Wine
  • Making White Wine
  • Popular White Wine Grapes And The Wines Made From Them
  • Rare, Exotic, And Lesser-Known White Grapes And Their Wines
Red Wines

  • The Character Of Red Wine
  • How Red Wine Is Made
  • Popular Red Wine Grapes And Their Wines
  • Rare, Exotic, And Lesser-Known Red Wine Grapes
Special Wines
  • Roses And Blushes
  • Sparkling Wines
  • Fortified Wines
  • Kosher Wines
  • Junk And Jug Wine
France’s Wine Regions
  • What’s Distinctive About French Wine
  • French Wine Classifications
  • Wine Regions Of Northern France: Champagne, Alsace, And Burgundy
  • Wine Regions Of Southern France: Provence, The Rhone, And Languedoc-Roussillon
  • Wine Regions Of Coastal France: The Loire Valley And Bordeaux
Italy’s Wine Regions
  • What’s Distinctive About Italian Wine
  • Italian Wine Classifications
  • Italy’s Northwestern Wine Regions: Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, And Valle D’aosta
  • Italy’s Northeastern Wine Regions: Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, And Veneto
  • Italy’s Central Wine Regions: Abruzzo, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Tuscany, Umbria
  • Italy’s Southern Wine Regions: Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, And Sicily
 Other European Wine Producers
  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Hungary
  • Greece
Wine Regions Of Australia, New Zealand, And South Africa
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa
South America’s Wine Regions
  • Chile
  • Argentina
Buying Wine
  • Feeling Your Way Around A Wine Store
  • How To Read A Wine Label
  • Making Your Purchase
  • Buying Wine Through Auctions, Catalogs, Wine-Of-The-Month Clubs, And The Internet
  • Collecting Wine
Getting Started With Wine
  • Choosing Wineglasses And Equipment
  • Storing And Handling Wine
  • Preparing And Serving Wine
  • What To Do With Leftover Wine
  • Ordering Wine At A Restaurant
 Pairing Wine With Foods
  • Why Certain Wines And Foods Get Along
  • Food-Matching Basics
  • Wines For Specific Meals And Appetites
  • Cooking With Wine

Start Your Own Blogging Business





 Planning and Creating Your Blog
  • What Is a Blog?
  • It All Starts with a Great Idea
  • Choosing a Profitable Topic
  • Blog Topic Idea List
  • Industry-Oriented Topics
  • Blogs Focusing on an Organization
  • Personal Blogs Can Generate Huge Followings
  • Blog About a Publicity Stunt
  • Political Blogs
  • Blogs Based on Hobbies or Special Interests
  • General Interest Blogs
  • Continuous Stream of Content
  • Your Credibility as a Blogger
  • Existing Competition
  • Your Interest and Passion
  • Selecting a Blog Name
  • Domain Name Concerns
  • Choosing a Pseudonym
  • Choosing a Platform for Growth
  • Hosted Blogging Services vs. Installed Server Applications
  • Hosted Blogging Services
  • Installed Server Applications
  • Suitability for Your Content
  • Advertising Capacity
  • Future Growth
  • Customization
  • Bringing on Staff or Contributors
  • Your Growth Plan
  • Business Goals
  • Your Time Frame
  • Inviting Other People Contribute to Your Blog
  • Don't Forget About Building Your Audience
  • Planning Wrap-Up
 Publishing Your Blog or Vlog
  • Community Blogging Services
  • Web-Based Blogging Services
  • Blogger.com
  • TypePad
  • WordPress.com
  • Installed Server Applications
  • Movable Type
  • LifeType
  • b2evolution
  • WordPress
  • YouTube: The Premier Online Service for Vloggers
  • Twitter: The Primary Tool for Microbloggers
  • A Few More Thoughts about Blog Publishing
Promoting Your Blog and Building Your Audience
  • How to Begin the Blog
  • Testing Your Platform
  • Generating Traffic
  • Search Engines
  • Submission Pages for Top Search Engines
  • Keyword Optimization
  • Keyword Popularity
  • Keyword Profitability
  • Search Engine Advertising
  • Blog Aggregators
  • Technorati
  • Blogexplosion
  • Weblogs.com
  • BlogRolling.com
  • Link Exchanges
  • Word-of-Mouth
  • Post Reviews on Bookselling Sites
  • Don't Forget to Use Public Relations
  • Get Started Now, But Keep It Going

 Generating Revenue Directly from Your Blog
  • Donations
  • PayPal
  • Click & Pledge
  • Affiliate Programs
  • Merchandising
  • Memberships
  • Partial Access
  • Early Edition
  • Ad-Free Version
  • Selling Display Ad Space
  • Ad Networks
  • CPC vs. CPM
  • Optimizing Layout
  • Profiles of Ad Networks
  • Google AdSense
  • CrispAds
  • Pheedo
  • Wait, You Still Have More Choices
  • Private Sponsors
  • The Media Kit
  • Describe Your Blog
  • Audience
  • Traffic Level and Analysis Services
  • The Offer
  • Running Multiple Blogs
 Transitioning from a Hobbyist into a Professional Business
  • Business Classifications
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership
  • Corporation
  • S Corporation
  • Limited Liability Corporation
  • Registering Your Business Name
  • Hiring Help
  • More Protection


Culinary Careers
An Introduction to the World of Culinary Arts
  • A Snapshot of the Culinary Arts Profession
  • What Does It Mean to Work in the Culinary Arts?
  • Looking Beyond Food Prep: What Culinary Professionals Do
  • Asking the Age-Old Question: School or Work?
  • Finding the Right Culinary Career
  • Grabbing the Job You Want
  • Assessing the Culinary Job Outlook
 Finding the Jobs: Where Culinary Professionals Work
  • Discovering Who Works in Culinary Arts
  • Checking Out Traditional Establishments in the Culinary Field
  • Locating Other Popular Cooking Jobs in the Culinary Field
  • Working with Food in Nontraditional Settings
Culinary School Versus On-the-Job Training: Finding Your Fit
  • Finding Out Whether You Should Go to Culinary School
  • Contemplating When Learning on the Job Is Best
  • Checking Out the Advantages of Culinary School
Considering the Advantages of Learning on the Job
  • Ingredients for Success: Choosing a Culinary School
  • Choosing the Right School for You
  • Thinking Big: The Top Culinary Schools in the United States
  • Traveling Overseas: Studying Abroad
  • Booking a Class: Hotel Cooking Schools
  • Taking a Look at Traditional Schools
  • Paying for Culinary School: Scholarships and Financial Aid
Exploring Popular Career Paths and Profiles
Working in Restaurants
  • Getting the Lowdown on Restaurants
  • Meeting All the Players in the Kitchen
  • Getting Acquainted with Staff in the Front of the House
Working in Hotels, Resorts, and Spas
  • Seeing What Working in a Hotel or Resort Is Like
  • Getting Acquainted with the Hotel and Resort Staff
  • Exploring the Spa Scene
  • Meeting the Spa Players
Volume Cooking
  • Catering: It’s a Party!
  • Cooking for Institutions
Pastry Chef or Baker
  • Measuring the Difference Between Pastry Chefs and Bakers
  • Edible Artistry: Understanding the Job of a Pastry Chef
  • Sifting Through the Job of a Baker
  • Savoring Specialization
  • Gaining Education and Experience
Personal and Private Chefs
  • Personal Chefs: Making Meals Easier
  • Private Chefs: Cooking for a Single Client
Food Artisans and Scientists
  • Taking a Traditional Approach: Food Artisans
  • Looking to the Future: Food and Culinary Scientists
 Jobs in the Beverage Industry
  • Working at a Winery
  • Tapping Into Breweries
  • Pouring Drinks at Restaurants and Hotels
Non-Cooking Careers
 Culinary in a Media World
  • Getting Your Love of Food in Print
  • Sounding Off on Food
  • Taking Food Online
The Star Makers: Public Relations and Marketing
  • Taking a Look at What Culinary PR and Marketing Professionals Do
  • Spotting Where PR and Marketing Professionals Work
  • Career Profile

Showcasing Food for Others
  • An Apple for the Teacher: Culinary Instructor
  • Giving Food the “Wow” Factor: Food Stylist
  • Say “Cheese!” Working as a Food Photographer
Careers in Purchasing: Specialty Foods, Cookware, and More
  • Getting the Lowdown on Purchasing
  • Buying and Selling Specialty Foods
  • Purchasing Cookware and Kitchen Equipment
  • Buying for and Selling to Restaurant Owners and Chefs
  • Noting Other Careers in Purchasing
Landing the Job, Moving Up the Ladder, and More
Landing a Culinary Job
  • Starting Your Search: Where Do You See Yourself?
  • Putting Yourself Out There: Finding a Job You Want to Apply For
  • Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Marketing Yourself
  • Acing a Job Interview
Moving Up the Ladder — or Switching Gears!
  • Advancing Your Culinary Career
  • Switching Gears: Getting Involved in the Food Industry
Making Your Own Path: Becoming a Culinary Entrepreneur
  • Getting Down to Business: Should You Own Your Own?
  • Choosing What You Want to Do
  • Building a Business Plan
Ten Reasons to Work in the Culinary Industry
  • You Love Food!
  • You Enjoy Staying Active
  • You Want to Keep Learning
  • You Know People Have to Eat!
  • You Want a Career That’s Easy to Get Into
  • You Don’t Want a Desk Job
  • You Like Meeting New People
  • You Love a Good Challenge
  • You Need a Paycheck
  • You Never Have to Leave
Ten Tips to Help You Thrive in the Culinary Industry
  • Start at the Bottom
  • Take Courses Related to Your Interests
  • Find a Mentor in Your Field
  • Work Well with Others
  • Make Time to Read
  • Choose a Specialization
  • Manage Time Wisely
  • Open Yourself Up to New Ideas
  • Stay Fit

And Even More......

List of ideas for websites from previous post 

Basic Digital Photography
Video with your Digital SLR Camera
Black and White Darkroom Techniques
Exploring Diversity in Photography
Photojournalism for beginners
Photoshop for Photographers
 Portrait Photography
Urban Photography at Canary Wharf
Developing Photographic Business and
Employment Skills
 Art and Design beginners
Create and Design your own Book
 Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
Creative Writing – beginners
Life Drawing
Introduction to Print Making Techniques
Screen Print your own T Shirt Design
Introduction to Interior Design
Get Started in Ceramics with Throwing
Floral Displays
Learn basic Massage Routines – Beginners
Introduction to Aromatherapy Techniques
Introduction to Reflexology Techniques
Mini Basic Facials
Mini Basic Manicures Get Started in Painting and Drawing