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  from Jacci Howard Bear
Last week we looked at what the US Department of Labor had to say on the outlook for careers in desktop publishing. Future job opportunities and career advancement can be helped along by adding more education, more training, and more job skills. A couple of job skills that are a good fit with desktop publishing are what we're looking at this week: writing and web design.

 
In the Spotlight
Be a Writer
We all write. We write emails. We write IMs and cell phone text messages. We write notes. We write up job proposals, contracts, and detailed job specs. We write forum messages and blog comments. But are you a writer?

 
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Be a Web Designer
Some folks concentrate on print work. Others focus on Web work. Some do both. If you're a print designer and you want to expand into Web design, there are some things you need to know before making the transition.

 



 
 
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Top Picks - Google Sketchup  from your Desktop Publishing Guide
I recently needed something quick and easy to put together some kitchen drawings so I downloaded Google Sketchup. I've only spent a small amount of time with it, but what I've seen so far is quite impressive. Here's what some other Guides are saying about it...

1) Google Sketchup - Mini-Review
About.com Graphics Software Guide Sue Chastain needed it for much the same reason I did, a kitchen remodel. She was "very impressed with the simplicity and user-friendliness."

2) Google SketchUp 3D Modeling Software Review
Our Google Guide, Marziah Karch, gives it 4 out of 5 stars calling it "easy to use and surprisingly accurate for a free download."

3) Top 6 Home Design Software Programs
Architecture Guide Jackie Craven considers Sketchup good enough to make her list of top home design software.

 
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The Oscars: Hollywood's Big Night
Ready for Oscars night? Read up on this year's nominees and get everything you need to plan the best Oscars party.

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