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Design Saturday Market Free eSeminar Series

Pariah Burke — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:14:22 +0000

New free eseminar series to discuss the tools and trade of professional design.

My New Business Cards

Pariah Burke — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:20:12 +0000

I'm happy with my new business cards from a new online printer.

Notice to PR Agencies

Pariah Burke — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:45:05 +0000

I just sent the below e-mail in response to a “HairMax LaserComb” laser hair therapy press release delivered to me an hour ago as part of an e-mail blast. The press release was from Andrea Samacicia, Account Executive, at KMR Communications… >>

I Love Busy Days

Pariah Burke — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:37:28 +0000

Deadlines. Writing. Designing. Editing a letter for my girlfriend. Web design and coding (4 sites simultaneously). Scheduling a speaking engagement for November. Negotiating my fee for same. Writing questions for a software certification exam. Trying to learn the ins-and-outs of RSS … >>

Quark Vs InDesign Under Its Own Domain

Pariah Burke — Mon, 20 Dec 2004 09:41:57 +0000

As part of a multi-phase restructuring of this site–not to mention moving to a hosting company that actually works–the Quark VS InDesign category of I Am Pariah.com has moved to its own domain name: Quark VS InDesign.com

Now The Authority for … >>

I Wept Teaching A Class Today

Pariah Burke — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 01:59:48 +0000

Today was my last day working in Colorado Springs. I fly out early tomorrow morning.

Because I am so passionate about InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc., about the graphics industry, and about sharing my enthusiasm for these things with others through teaching … >>

Fear Grips Blogs: Copyright Infringement

Pariah Burke — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 21:12:00 +0000

I think this issue is being taken a little too seriously and literally–especially by the commentors on Calacanis’s original post–because of one article, which was written in early 2002 if you read the fine print at the bottom (or read … >>

Winner! Free Blog Makeover Contest

Pariah Burke — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 01:15:05 +0000

After reading and re-reading, after much thought and the input of Strawberry Blonde, I have picked a winner in the Free Blog Makeover Contest. Before I announce the winner I want to state that there were many, many excellent entries. Choosing … >>

Free Blog Makover Contest - 24 Hours Left!

Pariah Burke — Sat, 28 Feb 2004 03:36:39 +0000

Only 24 hours lef to enter the Free Blog Makeover Contest! I’ve gotten some great submissions. It will be a tough decision. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t still enter!

Get your essays to me before the stroke of Midnight … >>

1 Week Left For A Free Blog Makeover

Pariah Burke — Fri, 20 Feb 2004 19:13:15 +0000

Only one week left to enter the Free Blog Makeover Contest! All essays must be submitted no later than midnight Pacific Time Saturday, 28 February 2004.… >>

Family As Clients, A Bad Idea

Pariah Burke — Thu, 19 Feb 2004 21:39:20 +0000

Recently a family member asked for help with a design project. I agreed, but it brought back to mind the last time I worked for family. I’ll share it.

A few years ago my uncle was running for Senator of an … >>

Today Started A New Gig

Pariah Burke — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 23:31:28 +0000

Today I started a new consulting gig training in Quark. It’s a lot of fun. It’s also profitable, but the fun is the main draw for me. The gig should last about two weeks.

For more on Quark, see these very… >>

How Spam Can Happen

Pariah Burke — Sun, 14 Dec 2003 21:41:52 +0000

This is how a single lapse in e-mail address dilligence two years ago can result in an ongoing flood of hundreds of spam messages per week.

As you know my system was down for a couple of weeks while I moved. … >>

PDF Unfit for Human Consumption

Pariah Burke — Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:33:32 +0000

supergee: PDF: Unfit for Human Consumption

Just like with page layout, HTML, graphics, and everything else, the right tool in the wrong hands produces bad results. PDFs are designed to work in print, yes, but they are also designed to work … >>

Meet Me: How Conference

Pariah Burke — Fri, 30 May 2003 06:14:53 +0000

2003 HOW Design Conference — June 5–8

Anyone else going? If so, let’s meet up.… >>