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DMG in WashingtonExaminer.com: Chris Christie should let Americans in on his weight loss journey

“If Governor Christie wants to connect with Americans on a national level, he needs something more than quotable sound bites. He needs to show he cares and understands the struggles of every day Americans, and I believe he can do that by opening up about his weight-loss journey on his own terms — something he […]

Blurred Lines: When the tie doesn’t make the man

They say “the tie makes the man,” but too often the tie competes with the man. Ties with small patterns cause movement and appear blurred on screen. If a man wears a small-patterned tie, he risks shifting the audience’s focus from his main message to his “dancing” tie. The technical term is “The Moiré Effect,” but […]

“What difference does it make?”

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is typically on message.  Notably, the man never misses an opportunity to state his disdain for the Koch brothers. But Mr. Reid was off his game in a recent interview.  While answering questions on the release of Sergeant Bergdahl, he uttered the words that have been played over and over […]

Wardrobe Malfunctions: fur coats and lapel pins

Besides the complete one-sided play of Superbowl XLVIII, the other story of the big game was Joe Namath’s coat.  While only 49 degrees, Mr. Namath decided to dress for the Arctic.  His over-the-top fur was the talk of sports shows and news shows alike and not just because PETA was less than amused.  We were […]

Vocals Matter: Howard Dean vs. Edward Snowden

In 2004, Howard Dean effectively ended his campaign for the democratic nomination when he gave the infamous “I have a scream” speech. His campaign wasn’t over because of his platform.  He didn’t use words he shouldn’t have.  His campaign was over because of the way he used his voice.  That scream, which was replayed over […]