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Race to the Bottom

John McCain’s former Chief of Staff, Mark Salter, has a column on AmericanSpeakOn.org titled “Double Standards” that is worth a read and merits a response, as I too, have been disappointed by the “race to the bottom” in our current political environment.

There appears to be a substantial difference between the protests (and lack of respect) [...]

Straight Talk Express is Permanently Derailed

I’ve said for the past 18 months or so that John McCain, American Hero who ran for President in 2000, is a very different man than the John McCain who ran for President in 2008. His nomination of Sarah Palin as VP candidate was the last straw for me to respect him as a “straight [...]

How useful are interactive Flash presentations when selling a product?

One of the most important things about the Internet is without a doubt the participation and interactivity it allows the user.  It is the main thing that differences the Worldwide web from newspapers, magazines, and other information sources.  That is why, when selling a product, the seller must always have multimedia in mind.  The more senses you make your [...]

Open Letter to Bill Kristol, Mary Matalin, Bill Bennett, et al

Over the years, I’ve been disappointed by your unabashed support as the Republican Party has shifted to the extreme right on social issues while losing any semblance of credibility on fiscal matters. And it’s been disheartening to hear intelligent Republicans such as you with unwavering defense of Bush’s administration despite the numerous failures. But it’s [...]

The importance of logos and marketing in the Chicago graphic design scene

There is a very common misconception when it comes to starting a business in the Chicago graphic design market.  Many small companies that start out don’t have professionally designed logos or an established marketing strategy until they get their initial clients and start spreading their brand around.  However, what most don’t realize is it’s much [...]