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Editing easy with the new Adobe PhotoShop Elements + Premiere Elements 14

We were compensated for this post. All thoughts are our own and we do love a good photograph. I hear Adobe and I think beautiful photography editing. It’s the impossibly lush pictures that I could never produce because of its complexity and I haven’t got the time to learn another new program. It is that thinking that led to Adobe PhotoShop Elements + Premiere Elements 14. It is designed for casual picture takes that get great images, but also need to have element edited out, camera shake or any number of filters and other things added to the pictures.

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Here is the scoop on Halloween Comicfest, free comic books and the costume contest

Halloween Comicfest is Saturday, October 31, 2105 and it’s a chance to get oodles of free comics and enter a costume contest where you (or your child…) can win a $100 or $500 shopping spree to your local comic book store. There are over $10,000 in prizes in five different categories so there’s certain to be something that you (or your child….) can have fun with. First off, find the closest participating comic book store and then let’s dig into what comics you’ll find on Halloween Comicfest.

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New All Age Comic Books for Wednesday, October 28, 2015

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Not that each week has a theme to the new all age comic books, but if they did then this week’s would be fierce independence. That also sounds like a lame sequel to ID4, but it’s not, in this case. There’s a good sampling of all age books out this week form a large variety of publishers. The two major houses still aren’t doing much with all ages so that leaves it up to BOOM! Studios, Bongo Comics, Archie Comics and IDW. Also this week Redan, Dey Street Books, Abstract Studios and Ape Entertainment have new releases out.

Adventure Time 2015 Spooktacular, one of the final issues of Batman ’66, Sesame Street, Skylanders Superchargers #1, TMNT #51, Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1 and a brand new Skylanders series are just some of the new comics this week.

The latest creation from Stan Lee, Chakra The Invincible #4 and SIP Kids #4 from Terry Moore are two of the newer characters from artist owned publishing houses.

Halloween ComicFest is this Saturday also. Participating comic book stores will have free comics to give out and will be having a costume contest. You can enter to win a $500 or $100 shopping spree to your local comic shop. Entry is simple, just hold a comic that is taking part in Halloween ComicFest, while you’re in costume, upload the photo to the category you want and cross your fingers. You can enter until November 10.

My Fair Lady: 50th Anniversary Edition does restoration right

My Fair Lady isn’t the type of movie that I normally watch. It’s from an era that I’m not too familiar with, doesn’t have any ninjas, people flying or cars crashing. In my heart though, I am a fan of movies. While I may not see some quality cinema for fun in my spare time I want to see it, just so I know hallmarks or special accomplishments in film. My Fair Lady: 50^th Anniversary Edition has just been released and I wanted to see it from the perspective of a film preservationist and to view what many say is the best musical every made.

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Usagi Yojimbo#149 is the ninja, all ages anthropomorphic comic you need to read

If you listened to our podcast on the new all age comics this week then you know that we love Usagi Yojimbo. Even based on its description it’s a comic that appeals to us and anyone who is looking for a fresh, well written and perfectly drawn comic that appeals to all ages. A ninja ronin rabbit travels the country where he encounters adventure, friends and other anthropomorphic ninjas intent on doing their thing. Issue #149 of Usagi Yojimbo came out this week and I wanted to purchase it so that I can remind myself-and explain to you how much fun comics can be to all ages.

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Book Scavenger is literature worth finding for middle grades and up

The line that separates children’s entertainment from being enjoyed by a wider audience is a fine one indeed. If it goes just a bit too young then only the really young kids will like it, tweens won’t and teens and adults would be bored senseless. Age appropriate content that legitimately crosses up to an older audience is very difficult. That is what makes Book Scavenger so surprising and such a treat to read. For older readers its content is simple, but the story and characters make it so engaging that you want to read it and actively turn the page eager to find out what happens.

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New All Age Comic books for Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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It’s #NCBD and this week has one of our favorite all age comic books, one that should be your favorite, a couple trade paperbacks worth looking at and one book whose art and story are some of the best in the business.

Simpsons Comics comes out this week, it’s issue #224, only $2.99 and one of the most consistent all age comics-that also entertains adults, that you’ll read. Lumberjanes #19 is the comic that your young reader has been waiting for. Its art is timeless, story is relatable for children and it still provides lots of laughs for older readers.

Teen Titans Go! #12, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Amazing Adventures #3, Princeless Raven Pirate Princess #4, Giant Days #7 and many more are released also.

Possibly the most unique title out there is Usagi Yojimbo. There is nothing like this on the market in its delivery, presentation or overall package. It’s a black and white title that’s drawn more like an old school cartoon strip with an anthropomorphic ninja rabbit. This is an all ages title that’s smart, highly creative and fun to read. The fact that it’s not in color might put off some young readers, but it shouldn’t. The content in this book is on a very high caliber, much higher than the average comic and just slightly left of center. Issue #149 of Usagi Yojimbo comes out this week and is worth taking a look at if you’re looking for a breath of fresh air in your reading habits.

To find your closest comic book store just dig the link. The picture links with the comics will take you to TFAW, where you’ll save up to 20% on comic orders.

Transformers: Robots In Disguise is high quality animation for 7+

In the Transformer’s timeline it is years since the happenings of Transformers: Prime. Cybertron is seemingly going well and we see Bumblebee who is a beat cop with Strongarm. On patrol Bumblebee engages in a chase with Sideswipe and receives a message from Optimus Prime (who was supposedly no longer alive) telling him to go to Earth. It’s on Earth that the series takes place, but it’s important to set it up that way so old school viewers can put the pieces together in this semi-all ages cartoon.

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