We all are living in the dynamic and fast moving world where constant technological developments in communication and media has created new career opportunities in art and design industry. It won’t be wrong to say that this current dynamism is standing firm on the pillars of ideas, creativity and imagination that have further broadened the scope of making career in art and design industry. Today if we carefully look at the present situation, many young students are looking forward to making their career in the art and design industry. These days many universities and colleges are offering art and design courses and helping students improve their creative skills through a ‘hands on’ approach using different materials. This study of art and design at different universities is surely a unique educational experience and can be very beneficial for you to explore artistic aptitude in the context of a wider cultural and creative arena. So, if you are thinking to develop your creativity and planning to act as a key person in order to contribute to this art and creative industry, here are some of the top art and design fields, you can choose from:

Audio Production- Today the audio production career outlook is expanding and many firms and organizations are requiring a sound production related technician in order to fulfill sound effects and music seamlessly into the project. No doubt, the career outlook in audio production seems to offer a great potential to make great salaries. Offering higher salaries in comparison to the other common job, it is one of the few professions that even help you to work in the entertainment and other related creative fields. The opportunities are nonstop like you can be a game audio designer, a programmer or a key technical member of the sound production team.

Photography- In recent times, with the growth of advertising along with fashion boom, photography has turn out to be a great profession with more commercial value. It is one of the few career options that offer a great way to enjoy your passion towards photography and earn a decent salary. The profession is not merely about liking to take snaps. In fact, it is a career that can offer you thrilling job prospects, with a diversity of opportunities in different areas like – fashion photography, sports photography, event photography or even studio photography.

Fashion Design- Fashion designing is yet another one of the most exciting career options in today’s art and design industry. If you have a deep affinity for creativity, originality along with unique style, this field can be ideal for you. The profession offers ample of opportunities to work in different areas like fashion management, fashion accessory design, fashion marketing and promotion of brands. However, it is important to note that the career in fashion design not just involves interacting with famous celebrities, but it even offers a drive to the creative elegance of the people who actually enjoy a sense of style.

Graphic Design- An intense aptitude to study and know what customers require and the ability to transform those needs visually is the key role of graphic design. So, if you have a talent to play with colors, shapes, and create different & unique layouts then it is always better to use these skills in a graphic designing career. This is one of the few occupations that provide you with an opportunity to create a brand or idea through visual layout. Attaining a degree in art and design with specialization in graphic design can help work in corporations and advertising firms.

Animation- Today animation is one of the fastest-growing and most rewarding career fields in art and design industry. Emphasizing on various styles and techniques of animation, the career provides the best platform to work as an animator in different sub-fields such as video game animation and video & television production.

The career options in art and design is very vibrant and endless, but these are just some of the best career fields that can help you enjoy the right career-path in art and design industry. Nevertheless, before you choose any of these fields, it is very important for you to select a program or a degree in art and design with specialization in that particular field. Earning an art and design degree with a specialization on particular field can actually help you make a decent earning.

Today definitely, art and design industry is very competitive yet rewarding. It is easily possible to follow various different career paths and earn a good income by performing a freelancing assignment of being employed by a company.

Definitions

Marketing is generally thought of as the process of promoting goods and services to the end user. We can think of this as McDonald’s advertising its Big Mac in such a way that we feel that we really need one for lunch. This demonstrates the advertising piece of the marketing mix, and is the element that most people identify with marketing.

Society is generally defined as the condition in which members of a community live together for their mutual benefit. Societies are more than just the individual members that make up the group, but the sum of the collective. We are all members of a society, and interact with the other members in that community. So what is the impact of marketing in the society?

Negative Connotations of Marketing – They Made Me Do It

Ever since society passed from a Subsistence economy (I grow my own food, make my own clothes, and don’t need anyone else to help me) to a Trade economy (I’ll grow some food to sell to you, if you will make some clothes to sell to me) we have had the challenge of marketing our products and services to others (Uh-oh, now that there are two people making clothes in my town I’d better let people know why they should buy mine). And ever since that first sales pitch there have been criticisms of marketing; like deceptive practices, high prices, unsafe products, and high-pressure sales – to name a few.

But many critics go further and claim that marketing has created false wants, promoted materialism, produced cultural pollution, and allowed big companies to gain significant political power. And there is an element of truth to all of these claims. Companies that have not performed ethically have had a damaging effect in society that the ethical businesses must now work through.

And the Good?

But it is hard to deny the positives that marketing has brought upon society as well. The wealth of technology at our fingertips today is directly related to the sales of these items and the continued downward pricing caused by the promotion of computers, cell phones, GPS navigation systems, digital cameras, MP3 players, etc. Dozens and dozens of these types of products are commonplace today, but seemed like luxuries for the rich just a few years ago. In fact, most of the people below the poverty line in the US today live better than royalty did 200 years ago — with cars, heating and air conditioning, microwave ovens, cell phones, televisions, and other amenities now considered necessities.

More importantly, most medium to large companies now have significant charitable giving and service programs that donate large sums of money and time to needy organizations that make a difference in the lives of millions of people every year. Whether companies do this out of a pure heart or a need for positive publicity, the result is the same — and many of the neediest in society are better for it.

Doing the Right Thing

As the public grows more knowledgeable and educated, they hold businesses to a higher standard than was once the case. The abuses of workers that were common a century ago are not tolerated by society today. Now corporate ethics policies drive decisions in the boardroom and the marketing department so that the end user (that’s us) benefits in many ways. Doing the right thing is a good policy because people want to do business with someone they trust and respect. And the companies that are exposed as cheaters, liars, or abusers are generally shunned in the marketplace (Enron, anyone?).

The bottom line is that though there is a negative impact of marketing in the society, there is a positive to balance it out; and it is our job as society to reward the good guys with our purchases and punish the unethical companies by neglecting them in the marketplace. As we continue to do this over and over, we make Big Business aware that they will make money only if they honor their ethics policies and do the right thing on a consistent basis. In this way we can make a difference in the marketing tactics employed to sway our decisions. And that is a positive that we as a society can live with.

iPod movie downloads are now favorites among the many other media files iPod users are downloading to their iPods. iPod technology has advanced so much that the current generation of iPods with 30GB – 80 GB storage capacity can do much more than just playing music. It can also store and play videos, movies, TV shows while you are on the move or exercising in the gym. But one burning question is how and where you can find iPod movie downloads, especially the latest movie releases to feed your iPod?

One convenient place where you can buy iPod movie downloads is of course from iTunes store. They have a wide variety of movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, one of the many latest movie titles. Pay for your download and you are ready to download it onto your PC to sync with your iPod. It probably costs you anything from $9.99 to $14.99 per movie. This is cheaper than going to the cinema theaters or buying a DVD from the local video stalls.

However, considering that there are now many other alternative iPod movie downloads sites that offer a flat rate for access to unlimited online movies, it really makes it much more affordable for teens and young adults who are not financially independent. Do a quick search around and chances are you would find many of such membership sites that offer lifetime memberships for less than $40. This is a price most can afford and there are even cheaper options for one or two year subscriptions available.

The selection of iPod movie downloads can be surprisingly huge at several of the most popular sites. In case you are wondering if you can find the recent movie and TV show releases, check around and probe the sites a little. There have been rave reports from customers that most sites constantly update their movie libraries so that they can find the latest movie titles.

While you might be excited and want to quickly start downloading movies for your iPod, be careful in the selection of your iPod movie downloads sites. It is important that you read their terms and conditions carefully. There are many other things you should look out for as well, such as the downloading speeds, convenience of the interface, customer support and after-sales service, tutorials and instructions, secured environment for downloading, legality of downloads, etc. Several of these download sites are outright scams and have given a bad name to others which have put in much effort to set up an honest and excellent service. Find out from my blog which are the established iPod movie downloads sites that score well in all aspects and have successfully built a huge membership base.

The content of this article is provided for the purpose of education and illustration only and is in no way associated with Apple, iTune, or any company or subsidiary of Apple. This article may be freely reprinted or distributed in its entirety in any ezine, newsletter, blog or website. The author’s name, bio and website links must remain intact and be included with every reproduction.

Choosing to live ethically and with integrity isn’t for the faint of heart. It means making choices and dealing with consequences that choosing to lie might help you avoid, at least in the short-term. Here are the top 10 reasons why it’s worth the time and energy.

1. It’s a great way to keep life simple. Life is complicated enough already, and it certainly seems like the trend is towards exponential complications in our society. Living with integrity is one way to keep it simplified. You don’t have to remember who you told what, or pretend to be something you’re not, or to deal with consequences you’d rather avoid which…

2. Saves you time and energy. Fixing problems that can simply be avoided is an unfortunate waste of time and energy. If you’re up to accomplishing big stuff in the world, this side effect of living ethically and integrously is one that you are going to have to leverage in your favor.

3. It’s a small world after all. I live in bustling Miami, rubbing elbows on a regular basis with over six million people (between Dade and Broward Counties), and yet I am still constantly surprised at the ways I meet people again after not seeing them for years. As a trainer and a coach I’ve come to appreciate what a truly small world it is. Having always strived to treat people with honesty and to live with integrity it makes it a happy surprise to see them again. And because they’re happy to see me too, it preserves my reputation in the circles of my new endeavors and I’m constantly rediscovering new warm market opportunities.

4. It keeps you from burning your bridges. When you live this way, you’re not burning any bridges. It is a small world and you never know when you will find it useful to cross back across bridges you thought you were done with.

5. Life is a relationship game. Life is a team sport and the kind of team you have and the kinds of relationships you have with them is going to determine the boundaries of your success, and the level of integrity that you’re living out of is going to have a direct impact on the kind of relationship that it is.

Design it wisely.

6. Your relationship with yourself. Whether you consciously realize it not, being ethical and living life with integrity builds your self-esteem, your self-respect and your faith and trust in yourself.

One of the most powerful tools we have for high powered living is our word.

When we can count on ourselves to keep our word with ourselves it increases our confidence in our ability to achieve big goals, which is a wonderful way that…

7. It’s using the Laws of Attraction. The underlying premise of the laws of attraction is about accomplishing more with less effort. Who wouldn’t want more of that?

8. It makes you distinctive and special. If you’re one of those people that thinks or says “But everybody’s doing it!” – cutting corners, living in shades of grey, cheating on their taxes, whatever it is for you – then this one is especially for you.

I often hear people say that in order to stay competitive they have to adopt some of the same shady practices the competition is using.

If everybody’s doing it, doesn’t being the one who says “I won’t” really make you stand out from the crowd?

9. It makes you a role model. Whether you realize it or not, people are modeling their behavior after you. What kind of a role model do you want to be?

10. It helps to build a life worth living. Nobody has ever laid on their death bed and longed for the opportunity to go back and do it all over so they can lie to more people, steal more stuff, and to throw the people they love under the bus just one more time.

Nor has anyone ever gone to their funeral and wished the same for them.

Living with ethics and integrity is the fundamental platform for a life worth living.

I would never be the one to suggest that financial and personal success isn’t worth chasing, but a life of integrity lays the ground work not only for that kind of success, but also for the personal success that will probably be the only kind of success that will really matter in the end.

Your partner in saying “YES!” passionately to life,

Tracy Batwinas

I often receive emails from wives who really do want to believe that their husband have ended the affair and are completely committed to working together to saving the marriage. But, for whatever reason, many have trouble totally believing in this. Maybe it’s because he was actively lying to you before when he was cheating. Maybe it’s hard to believe that someone can just turn off and on their feelings and flip flop in this way. Or, maybe he’s just still acting “off” so that you can’t help but question if he is as trustworthy and sincere as he claims to be.

Many of these emails ask for some signs or indications that their husband is telling the truth when he swears that he has ended the affair once and for all. Their are some behaviors and actions that you want to look for. I will discuss them in the following article.

He Doesn’t Have The Time To Keep Having An Affair Because He’s Spending All His Spare Time With You: The first thing that you want to look for is a husband who, when he’s not working or fulfilling other necessary obligations, is with you. It’s much less likely that the affair can continue when one of the parties is no longer present. If he can’t see her, spend time with her, converse with her, or interact with her, then how can they be having an affair?

So the first thing that you want to look for is the husband who is taking you along when he has to go somewhere and wants to include you in all of his plans. You want to see the guy who immediately comes home from work and puts off all of his leisure or extracurricular activities right now because his priority is you and the marriage.

If he’s still having to work late or run around because of other obligations, then you are potentially right to be suspicious and should most definitely check up to see if these claims are true. With that said, it’s not unheard of for a man to ask the mistress to “be patient” and wait until he can get you off of their trail. This is somewhat rare, but it does happen sometimes.

He’s Willing To Do Whatever You Ask Him To Do To Help You To Save The Marriage: A truly sincere man is going to follow up on his claims. Not only will he promise you that he’s going to make this right and end the affair, he will immediately begin doing exactly what he’s said. If you want to go to counseling, he will go. If you want answers, he will give them. If you need reassurance, he will work tirelessly to provide it. In short, he will make it his priority to give you what you need because he is truly sorry and wants to fix this.

Men who still have one foot in their life with this mistress are going to hold back a bit when it comes to their wife. Sure, they may talk a good game. But, when it really comes down to it, they are not able to “go all in” because their heart and their loyalties are divided. If your husband still isn’t at the point where he’s doing what needs to be done, ask him for what you need. If he’s still resistant, ask yourself why this might be.

He’s An Open Book With No Secrets: Man who are trustworthy will go out of their way to show you anything that you want to see. They are anxious to get your trust back so they will often go overboard with giving you their passwords and phone records. They have nothing to hide so this just isn’t a big deal to them. Now, sometimes, they will fall over themselves showing you only what they want you to see. They’re trying to steer you toward what is “safe” for you to see. That’s why it’s you who should decide what books you want to open. Because sometimes, they will be very anxious to show you phone records to a phone they aren’t using. Or, they’ll show you emails from an account that’s off limits between him and his mistress.

Finding Your Own Peace Of Mind: Sometimes, you have to ask yourself if you’re over reaching or if things are really not adding up. Try to see if there are just too many signs to ignore or if there is something that you can follow up on. Because sometimes, you will just need to see for yourself. There’s nothing that says that you can’t check up (discretely of course, so you won’t get caught.) This way, you will have your answer and he will never need to know that you were doubting him if he gets the all clear.

In the 10 years I have been in the custom apparel and hat wear business, I can not remember how many people called asking for help in starting their hat wear line. All of them believed they had a great idea. Most of them had little or no money. And none of them had a clue what it takes to make it in one of the most competitive businesses in America. The first question these people asked was always “How much to make my own custom design hats?” And always, I told them, as gently as I could, there is a whole lot of other questions they should ask first, and cost is perhaps the last one of them. I have always given these people my honest opinions while trying my best to encourage them. This article sums up all the advice I have given over the years. Subsequent articles will address each of the following steps individually in greater detail.

#1: Know Your Customer

Perhaps THE most important thing to do before starting any business! You should answer the following questions regarding your customers:

1. Who might be your customers?

2. How old are they?

3. How many of them are there?

4. Where do they shop?

5. How often do they shop?

6. How much do they tend to spend when they shop for hats or caps?

7. What is popular among these people right now?

Answers to these questions determine the niche to sell your caps in, what designs are appropriate, how many of your hats can you possible sell, and at what price.

#2: Know Your Competition

The 2nd most important thing to do before starting any business! You should answer the following questions regarding your competition:

1. Who may be your competition?

2. What types of hats and designs are they offering right now?

3. How much are they charging for these products?

4. Where do they sell their hats?

5. How are they marketing their hats?

Answers to these questions determine what designs you should offer, how much you should be charging, what channel of distribution you should consider, and the possible marketing venues you should consider when launching your own hat wear line.

#3: Know Your Marketing Plan

So what you have the greatest hat design of the decade if you can not get your products out there! Launching a hat wear line is all about marketing. Let me give you a very simple example. I have a customer, a real customer whose name I can not mention. These guys have some pretty cool design ideas. So they teamed up with a poker player, and hired a public relations person who is connected in the entertainment industry. These 2 people generated a lot of interests in their products! Before you know it, couple celebrities were wearing their designs, and the rest is history. So brainstorm, be creative, put your name out there! Who knows? You might be the next ROXY, or Quicksilver, or even NIKE!

#4: Know Your Start-up Cost

So you have figured out who your target customers are, who your competitions are, what hat designs you want to launch, and you have come up with the most creative marketing campaign. Now it is time to answer some cost-related questions:

1. Staffing and office rental

2. Marketing campaign costs

3. Travel expanses

4. Trade show expanses

5. Production relation costs:

(i) How much does it cost for sampling of your designs?

(ii) Who should you go to get prototype designs made?

(iii) Production run costs (largely depends on how many hats you want to produce for your launch. To get any reasonable price point, you need to order at least in the hundreds per design. 25 hats is NOT a wholesale quantity.)

#5: Financing

You have a plan to market your hat wear line; you know how much it will cost you; now you need to know how to finance your venture. Possible sources for money:

1. Your savings

2. Your friends and family

3. Mortgaging your current assets such as your house

4. Finding outside investors (although this might be difficult for starting a hat wear line, but you never know)

5. Borrowing from the bank (SBA loans are available for entrepreneurs in many cases)

#6: Know Your Launch Date

In fashion, timing is everything. Are you launching your hat wear line for the Christmas season? For the back-to-school season? For the 4th of July? Most overseas production takes 72 to up to 90 days via ocean freight. Say you are producing your hats in China. Do you know that the Chinese shut down for up to 15 days during Chinese New Year, which occurs on different dates, although mostly in January and February, depending on the year?

#7: Write Down Your Plan

You have gotten all the pieces of the puzzle; writing them down increases your chances of success. Your plan will keep you focused, and provide you with the big picture as well as the details you need to consider. And if you are trying to secure financing, a business plan is not only crucial, but absolutely necessary!

This is a simplified run-down for the essentials steps you need to take before starting a hat wear line. So be creative with your designs; be thorough with your research; be meticulous with your planning. And good luck! Please make sure to check my other articles regarding specific details on each of the above points. You might also want to check out my web sites for additional information.

There are many really good film schools around the world. Some of the world’s best film schools are located in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Many of the are located in California, New York, or have places across the world. Examples of the world’s best film schools include Vancouver Film School, New York Film Academy, and UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television. All of these are considered to be some of the best in the world, and a person going to one of them is sure to learn a lot about filming.

Among the world’s best film schools, Vancouver Film School stands out in filming. The school actually gets over 50% of their students from outside of Canada, which makes it a very international filming school. The school also has representatives from top filming and entertainment companies such as Pixar, Electronic Arts, and Dreamworks.

Another of the world’s best film schools is the London Film School, which is another international school. Over 70% of its students are from countries other than Britain. The school teaches its students on the actual film sets, rather than through classrooms. It is one of two schools in the United Kingdom that has been recognized as a Center for Excellence by Skillset.

Located in Los Angeles, The UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television is yet another internationally recognized film school. Students at this school will not only learn about filming, but they also combine theory and practice. This filming school teaches many different aspects of the industry, including acting, playwriting, and screenwriting.

The world’s best film schools are considered the top places to learn about movie making. Places such as Vancouver Filming School, London Filming School, and UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television rank among the world’s best film schools and they all produce some of the best filming eduction available. They all are internationally recognized as the best, and all teach the many aspects of filming. Anybody who goes to one of these schools will be able to learn a lot about filming.

While most of us are happy to sit down and watch Star Wars, respective partners are not so willing. I know that I get quizzed all the time on why I like it so much. My girl friend can’t seem to understand why the Star Wars movies are so good. So I decided to sit down with her and show her why she should like Star Wars as much as me.

1. Harrison Ford. Most chicks still think that he is hot. Yeh sure he’s getting older now days but in the original trilogy he is still a good looking. Plus if you tell her he gets his shirt off in The Empire Strike Back then she will sit there and wait for it. Now we all know that he doesn’t really get his shirt off, just ripped a little, but you are allowed to exaggerate sometimes.

2. Ewoks. Girls all like cute and cuddly things, and there is nothing more cute and cuddly than a Ewok. I know that you may not like the half Wookie want-to-be’s but remember this is not about you. Tell the love of your life that if she likes them then you will get her a Ewok doll. I don’t know if you can, but you can tell her you will try.

3. C3PO. Girls like gay guys. They see them as a man friend with female advice, and who better fits that role than C3PO. Once they know that he is gay they will watch the whole movie laughing at his antics and hoping that he will find another gay robot so that they can live happily ever after.

4. Princess Leia. Chicks love a big tough strong female lead. They also love a soft and feminine character that they can relate to. Leia Organa has the lot. She is tough but soft, brave but scared. Tell your partner that she is a role model and someone you respect. That will win you brownie points every time. It shows a intellectual side. Hey lie if you have to, but remember were trying to sit down and watch our favorite movie here.

5. Cry when Darth Vader dies. When Luke Skywalker takes of his helmet, shed a tear. Show your girlfriend that you have a soft side. Girls dig that. They may not feel the same way, but if it gets you emotional than you will be able to watch it more often.

Now that you have her won over to liking Star Wars you don’t want to stuff it all up by doing something stupid. Unfortunately, as men, we are almost pre-programmed to do stupid things, and what is the biggest mistake we can make when watching Star Wars?

“Gee Leia looks hot in that slave girl outfit!”

And in an instant you have blown it.

Mind you in saying all of this I have tried it all and still have no succeeded in winning her over. Mind you, you are better to try than to just fail outright.

Terry Shadwell

P.S. I do know where you can get a Princess Leia Slave Girl Outfit!

When it comes to our four legged friends, the impact of stress has long been underestimated. Stress in humans can lead to health problems, affect our relationships with others and can make us unbalanced, irritable and aggressive towards our surroundings. So, why wouldn’t we think our dogs are stressed out too?

Here are a few Stress symptoms of Dogs.

• Restlessness
• Hyperactivity
• Very frequent display of calming signals.
• Aggressive or anxious behavior
• Compulsive behavior
• Dog appears “distant”
• Panting
• Underweight
• Excessive self grooming
• Frequent barking or whining
• Very frequent urinating.

Many, if not all behavioral problems with dogs are more or less stress induced What can be done?

You must recognize when and why your dog is stressed. We can defuse conflicting situations or prevent them form occurring in the first place. A stressor is something in our dog’s life that causes them stress. Examples of stressors are.

• Death of a person well knows to the dog
• Changing residences
• Death or loss of a fellow four legged friend.
• Being locked in a cage for too long.
• Loud noises (ex. construction, thunderstorms)

When the dog is stressed it increases a hormone called Cortisol in the body. Increased levels of Cortisol can do emotional and physical harm to our 4 legged friends. The reaction to stress can be subdivided into 3 subsequent stages.

1. Stage one – The Alarm Reaction Stage. The dog has an interaction with nervous impulses and hormone release leads to optimum efficiency.
2. Stage two – The Resistance Stage – During the second stage the dog tries to cope with the situation which lowers his resistance towards other stressors in his life.
3. Stage Three – The Exhaustion stage – If the stress persists, the animal can no longer cope. The animal will begin what is called “adaptation disease.”

This means he will revert back to stage one, but the problem will be ongoing. Adaptation disease is caused by a constant increased level of Cortisol in the blood.

Naturally, the dog’s body cannot keep up the sate of alarm forever, and therefore negative behavior will occur. If the strong tension and stressors lasts for a longer period of time the dog will react like the 3 stages above.

A permanently raised level of Cortisol in the blood weakens the immune system of your dog. Further consequences may be diseases of the digestive system such as stomach ulcers, and chronic diarrhea. In the long term it can lead to serious damage to the adrenal gland, high blood pressure, heart attacks and even stroke.

If you feel your dog is stressed out take some time out to make him feel better.

Of course all dogs are different, but this is a great beginning to de-stressing your dog.

• Show them love and security
• Healthy calm breathing with you.
• Bonding time with his/her master
• Give them enough places to withdraw to, rest and sleep.
• Give them a life suitable for a dog
• Let them have contact with other dogs, friendly cats and dog loving people.
• Walks in fresh air
• A healthy diet

De-stressing your dog might just make them a little happier. When they are happy you are happy.