30 September 2014

Infographic: How To Create An Engaging PowerPoint Presentation





Udemy has put together an infographic that shows us how to create an engaging PowerPoint presentation.



It highlights the importance of delivering good content, and that all the visuals presented on the slides should not be overly cluttered but should seamlessly integrate with one other.



What other tips do you have for creating a good PowerPoint presentation?



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[via Udemy]

Augmented Reality Lets You Travel Time To See What Happened At The Berlin Wall

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Augmented reality company Metaio and Timetraveler Augmented has recently announced the launch of the Timetraveler application.



Applying the use of Augmented Reality technology to history, this app allows people to use their smartphones and tablet devices to travel back in time and see historical content about the Berlin Wall, and its surroundings.



With excerpts of film footage, reconstructions of demolished sites, and stories about the Cold War, this app tells the complete story of this divisive wall and its impact on Germany.



This app is available on iOS and Android, and it also offers a GPS-based tour of eleven major historical sites along the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Street.



Watch its introduction below:



The video is in German, but its video content is easy to understand.















[via TechCrunch]

Just For Fun: See Daring Skateboarders Skate In A Pool Of Balloons

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Popular YouTube user Devin Graham (also known as Devin Super Tramp) has created a video that is part fun, part fantasy (almost).



Filling the Banzai Skatepark in Utah with 5,001 balloons, this clip makes an otherwise ordinary skating video exciting to watch.



It looks like plenty of fun for all, bursting balloons as skaters do some stunts.



Watch it below:



















[via Mashable]

Sweet Photos Of Young Twin Brothers Stylishly Dressed In Matching Dapper Outfits





Despite their young age, these twin brothers, known as “M” and “D”, seem to know a thing or two about style.



On their Instagram account ‘2yungkings’, which has more than 23,000 followers so far, the twins are often photographed in their cool matching outfits, paired with dapper accessories like shades, fedoras, and bow ties.



Their cool poses and warm smiles complement their spot-on style too.



Check out the duo’s stylish garbs in the photos below, or follow them on Instagram for more.



































[via Elite Daily, images by 2 Yung Kings]

Unusual Tattoo Exhibition Displays Living Human Exhibits Within Gold Frames





As part of The International London Tattoo Convention, celebrity tattooist Cally-Jo, along with other tattoo artists has put up an exhibition, titled The Human Gallery, commissioned by media channel truTV .



Instead of showcasing photographs of these tattoo masterpieces, the exhibition displays human exhibits in shadow boxes, behind intricate gold frames.



The exhibition features dozens of large body pieces and intricate works in styles that range from surrealist to traditional Japanese-inspired designs.



Scroll down to get a glimpse of this unconventional living exhibition.



















[via psfk, images via TruTV]

Watch: A Coffee Expert Reviews Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes

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Is Starbucks’ ‘Pumpkin Spice Latte’ really worth raving about?



Buzzfeed puts Wes Johansen, a coffee expert and barista, to the taste test, by asking him to review the ‘Classic Pumpkin Spice Latte’, and the ‘Iced Pumpkin Iced Latte’.



Johansen gave hilariously blunt reviews of the drinks, suggesting that the latte’s “nutmeg aroma” could be a “prison drug”.



To find out Johansen’s take on these drinks, watch the video below.



















[via Incredible Things, images via YouTube]

Quirky Illustrations Show Puppet-Like Characters Performing Unusual Tasks



Birdcatcher



According to England-based illustrator George Bletsis, he likes to start the day with some warmup drawings. Hence, he has accumulated a series of “morning warmup” illustrations.



Despite being “warmups”, the effort put into the illustrations is quite impressive. They are all original character designs and are presented in a unique style.



Check out some samples of his works below and view the rest here.





Dustpan and brush





Ceremonial bowl





Fishing





Forager





Storyteller



[via George Bletsis]