Just when the excitement of opening presents abates after the last of the packages under the Christmas tree have been torn open, children and adults alike may discover that there are more treats to be had nestled inside of stockings hung on the mantle. The hanging of Christmas stockings is a tradition with an extensive […]
November 24, 2017
How did Black Friday originate?
Black Friday is seen by many as a shopping extravaganza that begins in the wee hours of the morning on the day after Thanksgiving, offering deep discounts on various items, doorbuster deals and other specials that have customers anxious to raid the aisles. Many believe Black Friday was named for the day retail companies would […]
June 17, 2017
My Benson Media Political Portfolio
In 2004-2005 I worked for a marketing company, Benson Media (now Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions). They focus in the multi-housing industry, but at that point in time I worked on other random jobs for them including political pieces. This is my Benson Media Political Portfolio, a collection of some of the political direct mail pieces I […]
January 17, 2017
Pine Forest United Methodist Church welcomes Amy
Pine Forest United Methodist Church Newsletter The Staff-Parish Committee is glad to welcome our newest staff member, Amy Haisten, our part-time media tech, to our church family. Amy has come on staff to relieve two long-time, very dedicated/specialized volunteers: Chap McMichael, who has done our Power Point slides for a decade and Buddy Bloodworth, who […]
December 31, 2016
Set social media usage resolutions
The Internet and social media have revolutionized the way people spend their time. In the not-so-distant past, the sharing of information took considerable time. But now the instant a thought pops into a person’s head, it can immediately be broadcast and shared with the world. According to the marketing and media resource Brandwatch, there were […]
December 17, 2016
Exploring Christmas colors
Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season. Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing. It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, […]
September 3, 2016
Inman Porter gives gift of laughter with Little Bo
Little Bo is Dublin native’s first work as children’s author By CLAY REYNOLDS The Courier Herald September 3, 2016 Growing up as the youngest of four brothers taught Inman Porter early on the importance of being able to laugh at himself. The baby of the family – and as fate would have it the youngest […]
July 30, 2016
Lovett enters sci-fi in latest film score, Synchronicity
Soundtrack is an homage to Blade Runner’s 80s synth style, is his first fully-electronic composition By CLAY REYNOLDS The Courier Herald July 30, 2016 Composing the score for the film Synchronicity, released this past January, involved a number of firsts for Dublin native Ben Lovett. The movie’s soundtrack was his first venture into the realm […]
May 11, 2016
Zapata welcomes Amy Haisten
Zapata Technology Newsletter Zapata welcomes our new colleague, Amy Haisten, who brings with her a shipload of experience and training to be our Graphic Designer. She has a BA in Art and Design with a concentration in Graphic Design from LaGrange College and a Diploma in Animation and Multimedia with a concentration in Web Design […]
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