Category Archives: Must Reads

Fire at Mosque Site in Tennessee Spreads Fear – NYTimes.com

Posted on August 30, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Fire at Mosque Site in Tennessee Spreads Fear – NYTimes.com. This from Robert Mackey posted in the New York Times on 8-30-2010 As one letter writer so aptly put it, “that sound you hear is America going down the toilet.” … Continue reading →

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Corporate Profits Near Pre-Recession Peak – NYTimes.com

Posted on August 27, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Corporate Profits Near Pre-Recession Peak – NYTimes.com. this from todays New York Times 8-27-2010 And why does this not surprise anyone? Ever since the recession began those businesses that were able to survive did so by adopting the “do more … Continue reading →

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From the great folks at Flavors.me – Goodsie Updates

Posted on August 26, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Goodsie Blog. An awesome update to their amazing DIY e-commerce site. There are now 640, yep count em 640 configurable layouts. Amazing stuff.

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The Constitution and the Mosque

Posted on August 17, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Editorial – The Constitution and the Mosque – NYTimes.com. This from today’s New York Times Online Editorials 8-17-10 “President Obama showed his understanding of the Constitution, and his respect for the American people, last week when he defended the right … Continue reading →

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Launch a Business Blog | Social Media Examiner

Posted on August 6, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Launch a Business Blog | Social Media Examiner. This from Denise Wakeman at The Social Media Examiner Aug. 5th, 2010 Here are 14 attention grabbing tactics that you need to know if you’re launching a new blog for your business. … Continue reading →

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Is this the future of magazine & newspaper publishing…Perhaps Not.

Posted on August 4, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Is this the future of magazine & newspaper publishing…Perhaps Not. Continue reading →

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Companies Wringing Huge Profits From Job Cuts – NYTimes.com

Posted on July 26, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Companies Wringing Huge Profits From Job Cuts – NYTimes.com. This from Today’s New York Times Business Section by Nelson D. Schwartz Before I was laid off from my last corporate job as a graphic designer the recession was already taking … Continue reading →

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first-skyscraper-with-built-in-wind-turbines-opens-in-london from inhabitat.com – StumbleUpon

Posted on July 20, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Wind powered building opens in London. Continue reading →

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Developing an Effective Logo Design Brief | Logobird, Logo design

Posted on July 16, 2010 by gmsdesigns

Developing an Effective Logo Design Brief | Logobird, Logo design. This from Duane Kinsey of logobird posted 7-15-2010 Educating the client, how important that concept is and yet how sometimes designers in their zeal to create and impress forget to … Continue reading →

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On the Train, an Author Makes His Own Success – NYTimes.com

Posted on July 10, 2010 by gmsdesigns

On the Train, an Author Makes His Own Success – NYTimes.com. This is one of those great inspirational stories that needs to be watched whenever you’re feeling like there are too many impediments and obstacles along your path to achieving … Continue reading →

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