Secession is the withdrawal of a group from a larger entity, especially a political entity Threats of secession can be a strategy for achieving more limited goals. A secession attempt might be violent or peaceful, but the goal is the creation of a new state or entity independent from the group or territory it seceded from. The South seceded from the Union which brought on the Civil War. We all know that story. (more…)
Perspective is everything…count your blessings.
Times these days, we need a wake-up call. This piece from an unknown author begged to be posted here.
Imagine you were born in 1900
When you are 14, World War I starts, and ends on your 18th birthday with 22 million people killed. Later in the year, a Spanish Flu epidemic hits the planet and runs until you are 20. Fifty million people die from it in those two years. Yes, 50 million.
COVID-19 pitches you can totally rip off
Our friend Josh Bernoff on his site “WithoutBullshit.com” — has given you a collection of great pitch-starters that you can use . . .
Web & Graphic Design student work review
The College of New Caledonia is showcasing their graphic design and web design students in a handsome website — go see what kind of talent they’re growing in Caldonia!
These students put together a “Portfolio Showcase” writing. . .
Our journey to create this showcase began in early January. During this time of planning and strategizing how to bring about a great year-end event, we became closer as a class and got to know one another better. Through the brainstorming process we were able to learn from and be inspired by one another.
Go see : CNC Web & Graphic Design
How to avoid getting tricked by fast food phishing scams
Everyone has a COVID-19 angle to talk about and our friend Kim Komando is no exception! In this episode she’s going after the restaurant fraudsters — and we applaud her!
Everyone coming to the aid of the world
It’s sometimes amazing who steps up in times of needs or crisis. In this case, the Viking Boat company comes to the aid of first responders, putting their equipment to work for healthcare . . .
Cyber Attack Targets Sale Of The World’s Most Expensive Whisky
At a time when the world seems to be standing still, it’s a hey-day for the cyber crime industry! Why would the crooks want to train-wreck a whiskey auction ???
The World Remembers John Prine
As a musician who has played John Prine songs since the late 1960s you can imagine the sorrow of losing this life influencer! From “Dear Abby” to “Common Sense” to “When I Get to Heaven,” John was truly an anchor for the soundtrack of so many lives! Come together to celebrate his life . . .
The Signature as Logo: Learning from Trump
No one is indifferent about President Trump. Even his signature—his electrocardiographic style of spikes and valleys; his oversized model of penmanship, with its three vowels and eight consonants—his trisyllabic name alone puts John Hancock’s John Hancock to shame. (more…)
Art Nouveau Graphic Masterpieces: 100 Plates From “La Decoration Artistique”
The links in the Design Center that lead to anything “Art Nouveau” continue to get the highest number of clicks from all over the world. It seems everyone is in love with that era of decoration and stylish embellishment!
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