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		<title>Mason Law Firm</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/06/mason-law-firm/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:26:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>saintadmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Mission
The client needed a fresh and new look for their website and logo design.
Our Accomplishment
We created a new brand identity for Mason Law Firm and also got to film some web videos for them. We look forward to doing more projects with them in the future.
http://www.masonlawfirmva.com
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<p>The client needed a fresh and new look for their website and logo design.</p>
<p>Our Accomplishment</p>
<p>We created a new brand identity for Mason Law Firm and also got to film some web videos for them. We look forward to doing more projects with them in the future.</p>
<p><a style="color: orange;" href="http://www.masonlawfirmva.com" target="_blank">http://www.masonlawfirmva.com</a></p>
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		<title>itty bitty&#8217;s Flowers</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/06/itty-bittys-flowers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>saintadmin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Mission
The client needed a logo created and business cards for her flower service.
Our Accomplishment
We created a new identity for our itty bitty&#8217;s brand and are currently designing their website.
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<p>The client needed a logo created and business cards for her flower service.</p>
<p>Our Accomplishment</p>
<p>We created a new identity for our itty bitty&#8217;s brand and are currently designing their website.</p>
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		<title>PXLPSHR</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/05/pxlpshr/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/05/pxlpshr/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 03:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>saintadmin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BJ CAVE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brilliantly Affordable]]></category>
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Sweet website from our close friend BJ Cave out in Oahu, Hawaii. His design company PXLPSHR uses visual communication as a means of promoting charitable values in our society and give greater voice to those who wish to do good. Yes, Design for Good. That just makes him extremely Awesome in our book. ^_^.
Please check [...]]]></description>
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<p>Sweet website from our close friend BJ Cave out in Oahu, Hawaii. His design company PXLPSHR uses visual communication as a means of promoting charitable values in our society and give greater voice to those who wish to do good. Yes, Design for Good. That just makes him extremely Awesome in our book. ^_^.</p>
<p>Please check out his site here!<br />
<a href="http://www.pxlpshr.com" style="color: orange;" target="_blank">http://www.pxlpshr.com</a></p>
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		<title>Brizk Design</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/05/brizk-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 13:12:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chanchan222</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some pretty nifty CSS right here:
http://www.brizk.com/
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some pretty nifty CSS right here:<br />
<a href="http://www.brizk.com/" target="_blank">http://www.brizk.com/</a></p>
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		<title>FREE KBPP Mockup</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/05/free-knowledge-beasts-personalized-preview/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 03:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>saintadmin</dc:creator>
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What’s a KBPP?
It’s basically your very own Personalized Preview page.  It’s a page that is statically designed to specifically represent what your site could look like.  The page will not display any moving parts such as Flash, video motion, etc.  To Be Or Not To Be….your site, but what we give you, [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">What’s a KBPP?</span></p>
<p>It’s basically your very own Personalized Preview page.  It’s a page that is statically designed to specifically represent what your site could look like.  The page will not display any moving parts such as Flash, video motion, etc.  To Be Or Not To Be….your site, but what we give you, is a taste of the quality of our design. </p>
<p><img title="No Costs" src="http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-content/themes/Lumin/images/nocost.png" alt="No Costs" /></p>
<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">Benefits of receiving a KBPP</span></p>
<p>So, what’s in it for you?  You will receive a KBPP at <strong>NO Charge</strong>.  Yes, for <strong>FREE!</strong>  We are confident in our work and want you to have the knowledge of knowing Knowledge Beasts.  All of our Personalized Preview pages are completely custom designed by our team, while others may reuse special templates. No cookie-cutter designs here.</p>
<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">How does this all Work?</span></p>
<p>Call us and ask for a KBPP or just simply fill out the requested form below.  We will be asking you a series of questions so that we will know what type of site you are seeking.  For example, what theme you are looking for, if you already have an existing brand or identity, if there are any sample sites that showcase your kind of layout, etc&#8230;  Based on the information given, we will have our Devteam get to work.  We take sincere measures when designing your KBPP, so therefore, we average about 72 hours for delivery. </p>
<p><img src="http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-content/themes/Lumin/images/sample_screen.png" / alt="Sample"></p>
<p>Should you have any questions regarding KBPP, please feel free to call us at <span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px;">202.320.1700</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px;">Disclaimer: <em>We only offer KBPP for serious inquiries.  Our designs will have watermarks which will be removed upon an order agreement.  KBPP will also remain the property of KB until the client agrees to purchase.  KBPP will expire within 8 days of previewing.  Filling the form below does not automatically guarantee a KBPP. </em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">Request Your KBPP Today!</span></p>
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		<title>Brilliantly Affordable Websites</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/brilliantly-affordable-websites/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/brilliantly-affordable-websites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 01:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>saintadmin</dc:creator>
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At Knowledge Beasts we offer brilliantly designed websites at an affordable price. With our team’s combined experience you can be confident that whatever your project demands, our designers can deliver on time and on budget! By choosing Knowledge Beasts here are some of the things you get:

W3C Valid XHTML/CSS Website (Static Pages)
W3C Compliant
We offer W3C [...]]]></description>
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<p>At Knowledge Beasts we offer brilliantly designed websites at an affordable price. With our team’s combined experience you can be confident that whatever your project demands, our designers can deliver on time and on budget! By choosing Knowledge Beasts here are some of the things you get:</p>
<p><img title="Design + Knowledge" src="http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-content/themes/Lumin/images/designplus.png" alt="Design + Knowledge" /><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">W3C Valid XHTML/CSS Website (Static Pages)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">W3C Compliant</span><br />
We offer W3C compliant hand-coded HTML/XHTML and CSS.</p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">Cross Browser Compatible</span><br />
Our hand-coded XHTML is cross browser compatible with (IE6, IE7, IE8, Safari, Opera, and Firefox).</p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">Accessibility Support</span><br />
We can write code conforming to various accessibility standards including WCAG and Section 508.</p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">Clean Code Structure</span><br />
We have defined coding and naming conventions in our CSS. Based upon various standards used worldwide, these facilitate lower maintenance costs in the long run.</p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">Money Back Policy</span><br />
We guarantee 100% satisfaction and would refund your money if you are not satisfied, provided the request is received before the work begins.</p>
<p><span style="color: #99ccff; font-weight: bold;">100% Satisfaction</span><br />
We guarantee 100% satisfaction or else we refund your money &#8211; plain and simple! At the end of the day, we are happy only if you are happy.</p>
<p><img title="CMS + Knowledge" src="http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-content/themes/Lumin/images/cmsplus.png" alt="CMS + Knowledge" /><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px;">W3C Valid XHTML/CSS Website with Content Management System</span></p>
<p>If you are looking to take charge of your website, a simple yet effective option would be to have a Content Management System (CMS). The benefits of having a content a management system are many; some of them are mentioned below:<br />
<span style="color: #99ccff;">
<ul>
<li> Ease of updating website quickly and frequently.</li>
<li>Increased efficiency and accuracy.</li>
<li>Reduced website maintenance costs.</li>
<li>Flexible and secure.</li>
<li>Database driven.</li>
<li>Separate design and content.</li>
<li>Use cascading style sheet (CSS) to control site appearance.</li>
<li>Multiple authors</li>
<li>Access from anywhere</li>
<li>Web site management panel</li>
<li>Schedule content updates</li>
<li>HTML knowledge not required</li>
<li>Saves time.</li>
<li>Create search engine friendly pages</li>
<li>Attracts visitors</li>
<li>Create automatic RSS Feeds.</li>
</ul>
<p></span></p>
<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold;">Conclusion</span></p>
<p>A content management system is a powerful tool for businesses that want to present lots of content from multiple authors and gain lots of visitors. It also has the capability to expand as your business grows.</p>
<p><span style="color: orange; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">For more information, please contact us. Request a quote today!</span></p>
<p><strong>Knowledge Beasts</strong><br />
4500 S. Four Mile Run Dr<br />
Suite #617<br />
Arlington, VA. 22204<br />
<strong>(202) 320-1700</strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: orange;">skype:</span> </strong><span style="color: #99ccff;">knowledgebeasts</span></p>
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		<title>Design is Kinky</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/design-is-kinky/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/design-is-kinky/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chanchan222</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of our favorite sites to get inspiration from.
http://www.designiskinky.net/
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of our favorite sites to get inspiration from.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.designiskinky.net/" style="color: orange;" target="_blank">http://www.designiskinky.net/</a></p>
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		<title>Speed &amp; Mobility</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/speed-mobility/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/04/speed-mobility/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:46:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chanchan222</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Clear Wireless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grahic Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Speed Internet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our Mission
The client wanted a website featuring Clear Wireless High Speed internet service and a blog for better search engine optimization. We were also hired to help with marketing needs such as landing pages and brand recognition.
Our Accomplishment
We designed the site with a modern look and feel with WordPress content management system. We have made [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our Mission</p>
<p>The client wanted a website featuring Clear Wireless High Speed internet service and a blog for better search engine optimization. We were also hired to help with marketing needs such as landing pages and brand recognition.</p>
<p>Our Accomplishment</p>
<p>We designed the site with a modern look and feel with WordPress content management system. We have made a new partnership with a fantastic company and hope to do more projects with Speed &#038; Mobility in the near future. <img src='http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a style="color: orange;" href="http://www.speedandmobility.com" target="_blank">http://www.speedandmobility.com</a></p>
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		<title>Knowledge Beasts is born!</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/02/knowledge-beasts-is-born/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/02/knowledge-beasts-is-born/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chanchan222</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To all the friends of DevTeamKB! As some of you may know, we have been working around the clock on our new website and to reveal our new company name. Today is a very special day for us. Today is the birth of our new identity. From now on we will be known as Knowledge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To all the friends of DevTeamKB! As some of you may know, we have been working around the clock on our new website and to reveal our new company name. Today is a very special day for us. Today is the birth of our new identity. From now on we will be known as Knowledge Beasts. I know some of you are thinking,.. &#8220;I always wondered what the KB stood for in DevTeamKB&#8221; .. hehe. well for those of you clever enough to figure out what it was then, &#8220;Congratulations.&#8221; <img src='http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  We&#8217;d like to give thanks to those that have helped us come this far. Without you guys and your support we would not be where we are today. Thanks again to all the friends and families of Knowledge Beasts. You guys Rock! <img src='http://knowledgebeasts.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Chinese New Year of the Tiger</title>
		<link>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/02/lunar-new-year-of-the-tiger/</link>
		<comments>http://knowledgebeasts.com/2010/02/lunar-new-year-of-the-tiger/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chanchan222</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Chinese New Year to all our friends and families. Here is a fun story we&#8217;d like to share about why we celebrate this special day.
According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nien (Chinese: 年; pinyin: nián). Nien would come on [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Chinese New Year to all our friends and families. Here is a fun story we&#8217;d like to share about why we celebrate this special day.</p>
<p>According to tales and legends, the beginning of Chinese New Year started with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nien (Chinese: 年; pinyin: nián). Nien would come on the first day of New Year to devour livestock, crops, and even villagers, especially children. To protect themselves, the villagers would put food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. It was believed that after the Nien ate the food they prepared, it wouldn’t attack any more people. One time, people saw that the Nien was scared away by a little child wearing red. The villagers then understood that the Nien was afraid of the colour red. Hence, every time when the New Year was about to come, the villagers would hang red lanterns and red spring scrolls on windows and doors. People also used firecrackers to frighten away the Nien. From then on, Nien never came to the village again. The Nien was eventually captured by hong jun lao zu, an ancient Taoist monk. The Nien became hong jun lao zu&#8217;s mount.</p>
<p>Have a safe Chinese New Year, everyone!!</p>
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