Word of the Day 7/4/13

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Independence (noun)
in·de·pend·ence [in-di-pen-duhns]

noun
1. Also, independency. the state or quality of being independent.
2. freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
3. Archaic. a competency.

Synonyms
1. See freedom.

Origin: 1630–40; independ(ent) + -ence

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Thinky Thoughts Thursday, Images: Visual Placement

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Hello! I’m a lurker here on 1 million words, for the most part. Not only am I not a writer, but also I have a Hawaii Five-0 blog that takes up a huge amount of my time. I visit the comm here when I can and always enjoy it!

I was asked if I’d be interested in writing about graphics, because I identify myself as a graphics person much more than a writer. I feel kind of weird doing this because there are so many talented people out there, but this comm seems positive-focused, so I figured “why not?”

I thought I’d talk about one of the basic guidelines of graphic design: the Rule of Thirds. Following this rule can greatly improve your graphics, no matter what you think your level of talent is. It isn’t the only way to make pleasing pictures and layouts, but it’s an effective one.

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Daily count challenge to Thtwzjustadream!

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While I did make the count that my spreadsheet said I had to in order to stay on track for the year (Yes, I love spreadsheets that much!), I did not make my ideal count. So we'll call it good and I'll go into the do over list. Not great, not bad.

Torch goes to thtwzjustadream! YOU CAN DO IT!!

Fic: Independence Day

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Independence Day
NCIS
Gibbs/Fornell
word count:101
Word of the Day 7/4/13

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