Video game designers are responsible for creating a virtual gaming world, including the storyline, artwork, and character bios. They are also in charge of determining the mission of the video game and any challenges that players encounter. Continue reading →

This weekend, Prince of Persia joins the ranks of video games turned Hollywood blockbusters along with the likes of Tombraider, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and Mortal Combat. Since video games typically lack any significant plot or character development, films based off of video games give room for lots of flexibility in the story development, but often fall short. Continue reading →

Gemma Arterton, the female lead in Disney’s Prince of Persia movie, dazzled on the red carpet in a nude crepe georgette number from Elie Saab’s Spring 2010 collection. Known for his elegant and dreamlike evening wear utilizing soft edges and beading, this dress is right in line with Saab’s characteristic style. Continue reading →

On Wednesday, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor spoke with ABC News about a great new learning tool for children — video games. “They’re fabulous,” she told George Stephanopoulos this week. “And we’ve had tests done. And the students go up 20 percent in their knowledge by playing those games. It’s just incredible.” Continue reading →

A web designer designs, creates, and maintains websites on the internet for companies, organizations, and public figures. Using languages and programs such as HTML, Javascript, and Dreamweaver, web designers create memorable websites that can be used as an online resource, for promotion, and display. Continue reading →

A photographer captures images through a digital or SLR camera, effectively preserving memories, pictures, and stories. An understanding of camera equipment, such as shutter speeds, apertures, and lighting is highly valuable. With the development of digital cameras, many photographers are switching over to digital mediums, though a knowledge of film processing is important. Continue reading →

For people who like to travel, help others, and be independent, becoming a licensed massage therapist is a great career choice. Known to relieve pain, stress, and aid healing, massage therapy is a non-evasive technique that compliments western medicine. With studies in the massage form of acupressure, aromatherapy, shiatsu, and reflexology, among others, massage is a fascinating area of study that integrates effective healing techniques from the east and west. Continue reading →

Shows like CSI are having an effect on the general public. Criminals are becoming smarter, and so are juries, according to the “CSI effect.” But because we’re accustomed to seeing a clean cut investigation leading to a quick incarceration on TV, juries are having higher expectations for evidence in the courtroom. And it’s having an effect on the criminal justice system. Continue reading →

Fashion experts say that all color is present somewhere in nature. Japanese clothing designer Issey Miyake took that to heart while designing his Spring 2009 collection. He sent his creative direct, Dai Fujiwara, on an expedition to the Amazon rainforest to capture the exact color palette of the jungle to be used in his next collection. Continue reading →

We’ve all watched shows like CSI in which we witness the crime, investigation, and evidence which leads to the conviction of the criminal, all within the hour. While not entirely realistic, investigators are beginning to wonder if watching these types of crime scene investigation shows are actually making criminals smarter. Continue reading →