Opinions... some strong, some meek.

A rightward drift?

Don’t get me wrong, I love Richard Florida. But, I believe his assertion that America is drifting rightward is wrong.

While I don’t doubt that increasing numbers of voters are calling themselves Republicans, I argue this is transient. It was transient in 2001-2003 when increasing numbers called themselves Republicans in solidarity with President Bush’s war on terror and it was transient in 2006-2008 when increasing numbers were called themselves Democrats in opposition to the war in Iraq.

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A Lingering Finish

Don’t get me wrong, negative ads work. They’re the only ads that can swing large blocks of voters. But, in a close race, a great closing ad, an ad that leaves a great lingering finish in the mouth, can be the difference between winning and losing.

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It’s Curation and Creation

We all three agree that yes, apps, in a certain sense, are the future of television. Where I differ with those two is what problem Apple is trying to solve. I think Apple will fundamentally change the way we consume media on our television by improving and democratizing the creation and curation of the content on those screens.

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Salt: When and How Much?

When used correctly, you don’t notice it. When used incorrectly, it can destroy a dish. Without it, your dish will never be the best it could be.

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It’s Okay to be Wrong

It’s ok to be wrong. Just don’t stay wrong. If your strategy isn’t working, don’t double down. This wastes monetary capital, and crushes your emotional capital.

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Why you invest in a custom template for your website

When investing in your business, whether it’s your time or your money, it’s important to focus on the top-line value and not the bottom-line cost. When it comes to over-investing, often it’s not money but time: your time could be better spent elsewhere, but you’re spending it on the details that should be settled below your pay-grade. Conversely, when it comes to money, too often I see businesses under-investing and they aren’t extracting full value out of their website and marketing.

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Fall on Lake Anna

We took a trip to Lake Anna to get a look at some of the fall color here in Virginia. We had hoped to get some shots of the upper lake from on the water. However, with the sun hidden behind the clouds, our nine month old decided he was too cold with the wind [...] Read More...