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Archive for July, 2009

Posted on July 17, 2009

Introducing World Next Door

Introducing World Next Door

Several months ago I had the privilege to design a web site for a brand new organization called World Next Door. The site designs is one of my favorites out of all my projects so far but the heart behind this organization is what made this project so rewarding. Right now Barry and three WND Interns are in Kenya…

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Posted on July 16, 2009

Top 5 Interactive Ads That Catch Your Attention

Top 5 Interactive Ads That Catch Your Attention

In marketing these days, it’s getting more and more difficult to connect with consumers using traditional advertising methods. People have begun to tune out billboards, commercials and print ads…

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Posted on July 15, 2009

Me And My Pet Panda

Me And My Pet Panda

We can all agree on one thing: pandas are just so stinking cute! Everyone loves them. What it is about their white face, black eyes and ears that makes them seem less like a 400 pound beast with long claws…

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Posted on July 14, 2009

Calling All Creatives

Calling All Creatives

You gotta love creatives. They talk about things like kerning and swoon over beautiful fonts. They can have tattoos, doodle on everything, have refined tea tastes and listen to everything from Sinatra to The White Stripes…because they can…

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Posted on July 13, 2009

Derek Webb’s Stockholm Syndrome

Derek Webb’s Stockholm Syndrome

Many of you have probably already heard the buzz surrounding Derek Webb’s new album, Stockholm Syndrome. While not officially releasing until September, I got an email last week letting me know that if I pre-ordered I could get an immediate digital download…

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Posted on July 10, 2009

Hillsong United CD Giveaway

Hillsong United CD Giveaway

I finally got a chance to listen to the newest Hillsong United album called “Tear Down The Walls.” Anyone who loves the upbeat, fist-pumping anthems of the Australian youth worship band won’t be disappointed. You can win a copy of this album by…

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Posted on July 9, 2009

God of Justice…Or Is He?

God of Justice…Or Is He?

One of my favorite worship songs right now is an anthem by Tim Hughes called “God of Justice.” We sing the words and yet they seem to ring hollow when we see the injustice throughout our world…

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Posted on July 8, 2009

1,000th Twitter Follower Giveaway

1,000th Twitter Follower Giveaway

Here I am sitting just a few followers shy of 1,000 Twitter people following me on Twitter. Crazy! So I thought we could celebrate by a prize package giveaway…

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Posted on July 6, 2009

Pop, Soda or Coke?

Pop, Soda or Coke?

The difference between cultures has always fascinated me and nowhere is that cultural difference more evident in our country than in something as simple as what we call our country’s most popular beverage…

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Posted on July 2, 2009

Am I Ok With Weakness?

Am I Ok With Weakness?

The other day my daughter Chloe hurt her leg. She must have pulled a muscle or threw her hip out because she had trouble even straightening her leg out. It doesn’t help that she already has an incredibly low pain tolerance to begin with…

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