In & Out of The Studio

Conservatives Condemn Liz Cheney’s ‘Al-Qaida 7′ Attack Ad – AOL News

gmsdesigns — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:38:20 +0000

Conservatives Condemn Liz Cheney’s ‘Al-Qaida 7′ Attack Ad – AOL News. Just when you think that Dick Cheney may have finally gone away he rears his ugly head in the form of another Cheney, daughter Liz. Do you think they stay up late sitting around the kitchen table thinking about this paranoid, conspiratorial nonsense or does it just occur spontaneously. As they say in the Coffee Party, “wake up and Stand Up.” The lunatic fringe is alive and well and clear thinking Americans must speak up.

Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Washington – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:57:32 +0000

Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Washington – NYTimes.com.

It’s about time. In spite of the last ditch efforts by the Catholics and the homophobic congress Gays & Lesbians now enjoy the same rights as everyone else. Wow! what a shocking idea.

Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:16:12 +0000

"Wake Up and Stand Up"

Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu

via Coffee Party, With a Taste for Civic Participation, Is Added to the Political Menu – NYTimes.com. Finally, an alternative to the racist, fear mongering rants of Fox News and their Tea Pary Movement. As they say in the Coffee Party, “Wake up and Stand Up.” It’s not too late. Kudos to Annabel Park the movements founder.

The Hummer is finally dead – May it rust in peace

gmsdesigns — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:26:35 +0000

It would seem that GM has exhausted it’s options to unload the Hummer division. Even the Chinese in their crazed effort to be larger than life have taken a pass on this one. Thankfully someone had the good sense to kill this gas guzzling, ostentatious, penis extender. More than any of GM’s misguided efforts, the Hummer represents the epitome of American arrogance. Good riddance. Now let’s move on to giant SUVs and pick up trucks. I can’t wait to buy a Nissan Leaf or an Electric Mini Cooper. Now there are vehicles that you don’t have to be ashamed to drive.

Google to Offer Superfast Net Service – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:36:26 +0000

Google to Offer Superfast Net Service – NYTimes.com. Leave it to Google to nudge the big telecoms into doing what they should have been doing all along. Lets hope it has some effect.

Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting – Readers’ Comments – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:04:54 +0000

Palin Assails Obama at Tea Party Meeting – Readers’ Comments – NYTimes.com.

Over 1100 comments to this story in the NYT since this morning and overwhelmingly they are all in agreement that Ms. Palin is an opportunistic, narcissistic, self promoting moron who panders to the lowest common denominator and preys upon the fears and prejudices of the electorate. I would imagine that John McCain has nightmares about unleashing this shrill harpie on the world.

Tea Party Advocates Open Nashville Convention – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:20:49 +0000

Tea Party Advocates Open Nashville Convention – NYTimes.com.

Do we really want people who dress up in costume running the government. Check out the expression on the reporter’s face. He looks on the verge of bursting into laughter.

Using Adobe InDesign to Create Digital Books – Rufus Deuchler

gmsdesigns — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:13:30 +0000

Using Adobe InDesign to Create Digital Books – Rufus Deuchler.

This from the incomparable Rufus Deuchler. If you use InDesign and are excited about the possibilities of ePub especially with the iPad making the scene, this is a must read.

The pets also known as my office mates

gmsdesigns — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:15:21 +0000

People are frequently asking me about my office companions that I mention in other contexts. So here they are. Max is a four year old Blue Doberman and Lottie is an eight year old Rottweiler. Both are rescue dogs which is something that I feel is very important to do. Anyway here is the photo.

My office mates and home security system

Oregon Voters Approve Tax Increase – NYTimes.com

gmsdesigns — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:14:48 +0000

Oregon Voters Approve Tax Increase – NYTimes.com.

Congratulations to the good citizens of Oregon for having the common sense to do the right thing. Maybe the Tea Party morons can take a lesson from this. Raising taxes on those who can afford to pay them is not the end of the world or the the hallmark of Socialism. It just makes sense.