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I went down the design school method but in terms of advice for someone wanting to treach themselves I’d first of all say good on you and then;
- For the technical side of the software then there’s plenty of tutorials on, as has been mentioned, places like YouTube. Get yourself a creative cloud subscription and go from there.
- Somewhat conversely to my first point, don’t discard the good old pen, pencil and paper. I usually start most of my designs by at least sketching them out first. Sometimes just to quickly experiment with layout, other times to create custom elements or letterforms. Sometimes just to play around with texture and colour combinations. You can find some great ideas by accident this way. Let your creative brain loose at the start without limiting it to the rules of the software. Save Adobe for the polishing stage. So much is missed by jumping straight onto the computer and working from there. It may sound old fashioned to some but I believe the ability to visualise your ideas on paper is an essential tool to have which is lacking these days. Graph and layout paper can be your best friends, it doesn’t make you a dinosaur.
- For inspiration on what some others are doing I recommend behance as there are some great designers in all kinds of fields who exhibit their work on there. You’ll get to see the level other professionals are working at and this will give you a good way to gauge your skills against the rest of the industry.
- There’s a wealth of books out there on graphic design theory which would probably be useful too. I wouldn’t recommend trying to learn completely from books, more to use them as a way of delving deeper into areas that interest you. Most designers specialise in some specific area of graphic design over others, don’t try and decide this now but as you go along you’ll find yourself drawn to one aspect more than others, this is when it is worth really expanding your knowledge via books. To try and cover the entire scope of graphic design with literature would cost you a small fortune. Much more can be learned at this stage by actually trying your hand at creating designs.
- You could find work you like and try to emulate it. This will give you a good way of learning techniques and practises. Don’t ever try to pass it off as your own though, treat it more as a learning exercise for yourself.
- If you really want to get straight into the thick of it then have a go at producing designs for people who may want them, I’d stick to small stuff to start with. I guarantee your first attempts won’t be masterpieces by any stretch (feel free to prove me wrong on this!) but you can learn a lot from constructive, honest critique. Build a portfolio for these and take it around established design agencies. Most are happy to speak to people looking for crits and usually offer sound, focused advice that you won’t get from the Internet or a book. Always remember, people are critiquing your work, not you. Try to not take anything personally.
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Use prepared statements and parameterized queries. These are SQL statements that are sent to and parsed by the database server separately from any parameters. This way it is impossible for an attacker to inject malicious SQL.
You basically have two options to achieve this:
Using PDO (for any supported database driver):
$stmt = $pdo->prepare(‘SELECT * FROM employees WHERE name = :name’);
$stmt->execute([ ‘name’ => $name ]);
foreach ($stmt as $row) {
// Do something with $row
}Using MySQLi (for MySQL):
$stmt = $dbConnection->prepare(‘SELECT * FROM employees WHERE name = ?’);
$stmt->bind_param(‘s’, $name); // ‘s’ specifies the variable type => ‘string’$stmt->execute();
$result = $stmt->get_result();
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
// Do something with $row
}If you’re connecting to a database other than MySQL, there is a driver-specific second option that you can refer to (for example, pg_prepare() and pg_execute() for PostgreSQL). PDO is the universal option.
Correctly setting up the connectionNote that when using PDO to access a MySQL database real prepared statements are not used by default. To fix this you have to disable the emulation of prepared statements. An example of creating a connection using PDO is:
$dbConnection = new PDO(‘mysql:dbname=dbtest;host=127.0.0.1;charset=utf8’, ‘user’, ‘password’);
$dbConnection->setAttribute(PDO::ATTR_EMULATE_PREPARES, false);
$dbConnection->setAttribute(PDO::ATTR_ERRMODE, PDO::ERRMODE_EXCEPTION);In the above example the error mode isn’t strictly necessary, but it is advised to add it. This way the script will not stop with a Fatal Error when something goes wrong. And it gives the developer the chance to catch any error(s) which are thrown as PDOExceptions.
What is mandatory, however, is the first setAttribute() line, which tells PDO to disable emulated prepared statements and use real prepared statements. This makes sure the statement and the values aren’t parsed by PHP before sending it to the MySQL server (giving a possible attacker no chance to inject malicious SQL).
Although you can set the charset in the options of the constructor, it’s important to note that ‘older’ versions of PHP (before 5.3.6) silently ignored the charset parameter in the DSN.
ExplanationThe SQL statement you pass to prepare is parsed and compiled by the database server. By specifying parameters (either a ? or a named parameter like :name in the example above) you tell the database engine where you want to filter on. Then when you call execute, the prepared statement is combined with the parameter values you specify.
The important thing here is that the parameter values are combined with the compiled statement, not an SQL string. SQL injection works by tricking the script into including malicious strings when it creates SQL to send to the database. So by sending the actual SQL separately from the parameters, you limit the risk of ending up with something you didn’t intend.
Any parameters you send when using a prepared statement will just be treated as strings (although the database engine may do some optimization so parameters may end up as numbers too, of course). In the example above, if the $name variable contains ‘Sarah’; DELETE FROM employees the result would simply be a search for the string “‘Sarah’; DELETE FROM employees”, and you will not end up with an empty table.
Another benefit of using prepared statements is that if you execute the same statement many times in the same session it will only be parsed and compiled once, giving you some speed gains.
Oh, and since you asked about how to do it for an insert, here’s an example (using PDO):
$preparedStatement = $db->prepare(‘INSERT INTO table (column) VALUES (:column)’);
$preparedStatement->execute([ ‘column’ => $unsafeValue ]);
Can prepared statements be used for dynamic queries?
While you can still use prepared statements for the query parameters, the structure of the dynamic query itself cannot be parametrized and certain query features cannot be parametrized.
For these specific scenarios, the best thing to do is use a whitelist filter that restricts the possible values.
// Value whitelist
// $dir can only be ‘DESC’, otherwise it will be ‘ASC’
if (empty($dir) || $dir !== ‘DESC’) {
$dir = ‘ASC’;
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26 Weight Loss Tips That Are Actually Evidence-Based=>=>
The weight loss industry is full of myths.
People are often advised to do all sorts of crazy things, most of which have no evidence behind them.
However, over the years, scientists have found a number of strategies that seem to be effective.
Here are 26 weight loss tips that are actually evidence-based.
1. Drink much Water, Especially Before Meals
It is often claimed that drinking water can help with weight loss — and that’s true.
Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24–30% over a period of 1–1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories (1, target=”_blank”2).
One study showed that drinking a half-liter (17 ounces) of water about half an hour before meals helped dieters eat fewer calories and lose 44% more weight, compared to those who didn’t drink the water (3).
2. Eat Eggs For Breakfast
Eating whole eggs can have all sorts of benefits, including helping you lose weight.
Studies show that replacing a grain-based breakfast with eggs can help you eat fewer calories for the next 36 hours as well as lose more weight and body fat (4, 5).
If you don’t eat eggs, that’s fine. Any source of quality protein for breakfast should do the trick.
3. Drink Coffee (Preferably Black)
Coffee has been unfairly demonized. Quality coffee is loaded with antioxidants and can have numerous health benefits.
Studies show that the caffeine in coffee can boost metabolism by 3–11% and increase fat burning by up to 10–29% (6, 7, 8).
Just make sure not to add a bunch of sugar or other high-calorie ingredients to your coffee. That will completely negate any benefits.
4. Drink Green Tea
Like coffee, green tea also has many benefits, one of them being weight loss.
Though green tea contains small amounts of caffeine, it is loaded with powerful antioxidants called catechins, which are believed to work synergistically with caffeine to enhance fat burning (9, 10).
Although the evidence is mixed, many studies show that green tea (either as a beverage or a green tea extract supplement) can help you lose weight (11, 12).
5. Try Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is a popular eating pattern in which people cycle between periods of fasting and eating.
Short-term studies suggest intermittent fasting is as effective for weight loss as continuous calorie restriction (13).
Additionally, it may reduce the loss of muscle mass typically associated with low-calorie diets. However, higher-quality studies are needed before any stronger claims can be made (14).
6. Take a Glucomannan Supplement
A fiber called glucomannan has been linked to weight loss in several studies.
This type of fiber absorbs water and sits in your gut for a while, making you feel more full and helping you eat fewer calories (15).
Studies show that people who supplement with glucomannan lose a bit more weight than those who don’t (16).
7. Cut Back on Added Sugar
Added sugar is one of the worst ingredients in the modern diet. Most people consume way too much.
Studies show that sugar (and high-fructose corn syrup) consumption is strongly associated with an increased risk of obesity, as well as conditions including type 2 diabetes and heart disease (17, 18, 19).
If you want to lose weight, cut back on added sugar. Just make sure to read labels, because even so-called health foods can be loaded with sugar.
8. Eat Less Refined Carbs
Refined carbohydrates include sugar and grains that have been stripped of their fibrous, nutritious parts. These include white bread and pasta.
Studies show that refined carbs can spike blood sugar rapidly, leading to hunger, cravings and increased food intake a few hours later. Eating refined carbs is strongly linked to obesity (20, 21, 22).
If you’re going to eat carbs, make sure to eat them with their natural fiber.
9. Go on a Low-Carb Diet
If you want to get all the benefits of carb restriction, then consider going all the way and committing to a low-carb diet.
Numerous studies show that such a regimen can help you lose 2–3 times as much weight as a standard low-fat diet while also improving your health (23, 24, 25).
10. Use Smaller Plates
Using smaller plates has been shown to help some people automatically eat fewer calories (26).
However, the plate-size effect doesn’t appear to affect everyone. Those who are overweightseem to be more affected (27, 28).
11. Exercise Portion Control or Count Calories
Portion control — simply eating less — or counting calories can be very useful, for obvious reasons .
Some studies show that keeping a food diary or taking pictures of your meals can help you lose weight.
Anything that increases your awareness of what you are eating is likely to be beneficial.
12. Keep Healthy Food Around in Case You Get Hungry
Keeping healthy food nearby can help prevent you from eating something unhealthy if you become excessively hungry.
Snacks that are easily portable and simple to prepare include whole fruits, nuts, baby carrots, yogurt and hard-boiled eggs.
13. Take Probiotic Supplements
Taking probiotic supplements containing bacteria of the Lactobacillus subfamily have been shown to reduce fat mass.
However, the same doesn’t apply to all Lactobacillus species. Some studies have linked L. acidophilus with weight gain.
14. Eat Spicy Foods
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, a spicy compound that can boost metabolism and reduce your appetite slightly.
However, people may develop tolerance to the effects of capsaicin over time, which may limit its long-term effectiveness.
15. Do Aerobic Exercise
Doing aerobic exercise (cardio) is an excellent way to burn calories and improve your physical and mental health.
It appears to be particularly effective for losing belly fat, the unhealthy fat that tends to build up around your organs and cause metabolic disease.
16. Lift Weights
One of the worst side effects of dieting is that it tends to cause muscle loss and metabolic slowdown, often referred to as starvation mode.
The best way to prevent this is to do some sort of resistance exercise such as lifting weights. Studies show that weight lifting can help keep your metabolism high and prevent you from losing precious muscle mass.
Of course, it’s important not just to lose fat — you also want to build muscle. Resistance exercise is critical for a toned body.
17. Eat More Fiber
Fiber is often recommended for weight loss.
Although the evidence is mixed, some studies show that fiber (especially viscous fiber) can increase satiety and help you control your weight over the long term.
18. Eat More Vegetables and Fruits
Vegetables and fruits have several properties that make them effective for weight loss.
They contain few calories but a lot of fiber. Their high water content gives them low energy density, making them very filling.
Studies show that people who eat vegetables and fruits tend to weigh less.
These foods are also very nutritious, so eating them is important for your health.
19. Chew More Slowly
Your brain may take a while to register that you’ve had enough to eat. Some studies show that chewing more slowly can help you eat fewer calories and increase the production of hormones linked to weight loss.
Also consider chewing your food more thoroughly. Studies show that increased chewing may reduce calorie intake at a meal.
20. Get Good Sleep
Sleep is highly underrated but may be just as important as eating healthy and exercising.
Studies show that poor sleep is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity, as it’s linked to an 89% increased risk of obesity in children and 55% in adults.
21. Beat Your Food Addiction
A recent study found that 19.9% of people in North America and Europe fulfill the criteria for food addiction.
If you experience overpowering cravings and can’t seem to curb your eating no matter how hard you try, you may suffer from addiction.
In this case, seek professional help. Trying to lose weight without first combating food addiction is next to impossible.
22. Eat More Protein
Protein is the single most important nutrient for losing weight.
Eating a high-protein diet has been shown to boost metabolism by 80–100 calories per day while shaving 441 calories per day off your diet.
One study also showed that eating 25% of your daily calories as protein reduced obsessive thoughts about food by 60% while cutting desire for late-night snacking in half.
Simply adding protein to your diet is one of the easiest and most effective ways to lose weight.
23. Supplement With Whey Protein
If you struggle to get enough protein in your diet, taking a supplement — such as protein powder — can help.
One study showed that replacing some of your calories with whey protein can cause weight loss of about 8 pounds over time while increasing muscle mass.
24. Don’t Do Sugary Drinks, Including Soda and Fruit Juice
Sugar is bad, but sugar in liquid form is even worse. Studies show that calories from liquid sugar may be the single most fattening aspect of the modern diet.
For example, one study showed that sugar-sweetened beverages are linked to a 60% increased risk of obesity in children for each daily serving.
Keep in mind that this applies to fruit juice as well, which contains a similar amount of sugar as a soft drink like Coke..
Eat whole fruit, but limit or avoid fruit juice altogether.
25. Eat Whole, Single-Ingredient Foods (Real Food)
If you want to be a leaner, healthier person, then one of the best things you can do for yourself is to eat whole, single-ingredient foods.
These foods are naturally filling, and it’s very difficult to gain weight if the majority of your diet is based on them.
Here are 20 of the most weight loss-friendly foods on earth.
26. Don’t Diet — Eat Healthy Instead
One of the biggest problems with diets is that they rarely work in the long term.
If anything, people who diet tend to gain more weight over time, and studies show that dieting is a consistent predictor of future weight gain.
Instead of going on a diet, aim to become a healthier, happier and fitter person. Focus on nourishing your body instead of depriving it.
Weight loss should then follow naturally.
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According to YouTube’s new policy, no ads will be displayed on your content unless you hold a total of 10,000 views , 1k subscribers and 4k hours watch time on your channel.
So in today’s post I will tell you exactly how much you get 1000 views from YouTube and this post will definitely help a lot more new you Tubers. As everyone wants to know the answer to this question.
How much does YouTube pay per 1000 views?
On that point are no any terms under the partnership agreement about how much you will be earning per 1000 views. Average you can earn $1 per 1000 views. Advertisers only pay when someone clicks an ad or watches for 5 or 30 minutes. If your video gets millions of views but nobody clicks on ads, then you don’t make any single penny. YouTube advertising is managed in the Google Adwords platform. The advertisers are choosing ads based on two different constituents is a cost per click (CPC) and cost per view (CPV).
Advertisers have two models based on which they choose the advertisement.
a) Cost per View (CPV)
b) Cost per Click (CPC)a) In CPV, the advertiser pays for the number of times the ad has been viewed. It doesn’t matter if a viewer clicks on the advertisement, they pay only for the views.
b) On the CPC, the advertiser pays for the number of clicks. So the advertiser is charged only when someone clicks on the ad.
So even if you have over a million views on your video and no one clicked on our watches the ad, you don’t make money. On the other hand, even if you receive only a couple hundred views and someone watches or clicks on an ad then you end up earning money.
Location of visitors also depends, if any, visitors come from Asian countries, like India, Nepal, Pakistan, then CPC will comparatively lower earning, if any, visitors come from the UK, the US the earning will be higher comparingly. It totally depends upon the economy of the country.
I would like to suggest, stop worrying that how much YouTube pays for 1000 views rather than focus on your content and increase your fan base and subscriber on your channel. This would automatically lift your earning for long term. The more you have subscribers on your channel, the more your videos get hits and thus eventually increase your earning.
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