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		<title>Google to Release Best Smartphone Yet?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/21/google-phone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve been lurking the internet recently, you’ve probably heard rumors of Google’s new smartphone – set to far surpass Motorola’s Droid and Apple’s iPhone. Search “Google Phone” and you’ll soon realize that it’s the elusive unicorn of the internet.
Google knows how to market – it’s that simple. The word “Google” is a common verb [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Re-inventing the Interior Design Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/09/21/interior-design-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:24:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The world of interior design hardly seems like a recession-proof business.  When money gets tight, luxury goods and services are the first to go. Faced with the current credit crunch and declining real estate values, many homeowners are reluctant to embark on big-budget redecoration projects.  However, some enterprising interior decorators are using the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 (Realistic) Dream Jobs and How to Get Them.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has a pipe dream. Whether it is artist or astronaut, young people are being taught that in today’s modern society almost anything is attainable. Aspirations to be a rock star, actor or pro athlete are becoming increasingly prosaic as young people are expanding their ambitions. Today’s youth recognize that a career is not merely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Interior Design Extravaganza Can Be the Blue Print Motivation for Aspiring Go-Getters</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/08/31/interior-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[August 30, 2009 &#8211; For those of you interested in interior design, Housing Works Bookstore is a nonstop advocate and promoter of sustainable design and community housing for the underprivileged.  Also, as many of their events go, in September and October the Housing Works Bookstore will be the benefitting non-profit for Metropolitan Home’s SHOWTIME [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can You Get a Drafting Certificate Online?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/08/28/drafting-online/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:35:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Good news for all you aspiring drafters: the answer is yes! So for all you hopeful drafters out there who may have been unable to attend a traditional brick and mortar college, or it simply didn’t fit your lifestyle, then you should consider exploring online programs instead.
What does a drafter do exactly? Drafters are the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Architects and “Green” Engineering</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:15:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most industries now recognize the importance of reducing their carbon footprint in the world and the field of architecture is no exception. Architects are responsible for designing architectural and structural elements of commercial and residential buildings. These buildings must be functional, economical, practical and safe.    
Architects understand the significance of adopting sustainable [...]]]></description>
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		<title>No Recession for Interior Designers!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/07/06/interior-designers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:46:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the fact that we have seen a serious dip in spending during this recession, not all Americans are taking part in cut-backs. People are still spending a lot of money decorating their homes! During this recession, families are making more intimate purchases and focusing on improving their homes. For Clive Christian, a high-end designer, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Does the Economy and Fashion Mix?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/06/16/how-does-the-economy-and-fashion-mix/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/06/16/how-does-the-economy-and-fashion-mix/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The every-changing and always exciting world of fashion design just threw its 27th annual Fashion Awards at Lincoln Center. The event was held by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and hosted by comedian Tracy Ullman. The evening was filled with laughter and good times. Along with the pleasantness, a very important statement was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help Shape the Future of Brands by Becoming a Graphic Designer</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/05/12/help-shape-the-future-of-brands-by-becoming-a-graphic-designer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/05/12/help-shape-the-future-of-brands-by-becoming-a-graphic-designer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 16:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=11261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the most influential things you could work on as a graphic designer is being involved in the development or overhaul of a brand logo. In today’s business world, brand management is paramount and this all begins with the creation of an effective logo. A good logo created by graphic designers can go a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Love to Draw, and have a Mathematical Mind? Then Consider a Degree in Drafting!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/05/06/love-to-draw-and-have-a-mathematical-mind-then-consider-a-degree-in-drafting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/05/06/love-to-draw-and-have-a-mathematical-mind-then-consider-a-degree-in-drafting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 17:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered whose job it is to sketch and prepare technical drawings to use in the construction of buildings? If you have an eye for detail and a mathematical mind then maybe it’s time to start thinking about a career in drafting and design engineering, and put your drawing skills to good use!
Drafters [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Your Gaming Passion to the Next Level &#8211; Earn a Video Game Design Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/02/14/take-your-gaming-passion-to-the-next-level-earn-a-video-game-design-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/02/14/take-your-gaming-passion-to-the-next-level-earn-a-video-game-design-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:56:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a passion for playing video games, you may want to consider heading back to school in order to get the computer training necessary to obtain a video game design degree.  Just imagine how awesome it would be to bring your own video games to life for others to enjoy, just as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hollywood needs digital gurus!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2008/12/04/hollywood-needs-digital-gurus/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:52:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve ever seen any of the Pixar movies out there, you&#8217;ll know what we mean. It takes increidble creativity and skill to create amazing graphics used in the movie industry.  Just look at the growing popularity of these digitally animated movies like Bolt, Madagascar, and so on. Definitely not skills you get by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Architects</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2008/11/21/architects/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having a successful career that is both rewarding and inspiring is important. In today’s economy, you want to start on a career path that ensures a secure financial future, with room for advancement and opportunities. Graduates of architecture school can expect to position themselves in industries that are in-demand, rewarding and exciting.
Here is an overview [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Advertising Degree &#8211; Become an Advertising Executive</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/07/03/advertising-degree-become-an-advertising-executive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/07/03/advertising-degree-become-an-advertising-executive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:44:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earning an advertising degree involves completing a four-year course of study. In order to earn a bachelor’s level advertising degree, you will need to complete coursework in the areas of consumer behavior, marketing, sales, market research, communication, and visual arts. Areas of specialization within the visual arts are may include art history, photography, or other similar areas...]]></description>
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		<title>Graphic Design Degree &#8211; Become a Graphic Designer</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/04/04/graphic-design-degree-become-a-graphic-designer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/04/04/graphic-design-degree-become-a-graphic-designer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earning graphic design degree requires taking courses in areas such as computerized design, principles of design, commercial graphics production, studio art, Web site design, and printing techniques.  Other courses necessary for earning a graphic design degree are psychology, writing, foreign languages, art history, sociology, and marketing.  Some employers will accept an associate level degree, though the majority of them prefer a minimum of bachelor’s degree...<a href="http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/04/04/graphic-design-degree-become-a-graphic-designer/">Read more ...</a>]]></description>
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