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-TitanVex
TitanVex,
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1XSChkSj88uk6oDO0SoLFrHVezOQ1
Make your selection with one of the selection tools. I used the Magic Extractor
Place the selection on its own layer, and make the selection active (CTRL+left click the layer thumbnail) - should see marching ants
Go to Layer>Layer Styles>Style Settings
Check outer glow and set the parameters for the glow.
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