The Simpsons pt. 2

Here's the final version...the only thing that's different is that the skin's lighter.



George R. Perry

The Simpsons

Ok, so not the Simpsons that you were thinking, but here at Big Oak, Inc. they seem to have a tradition of getting Simpson-esque drawings done of the staff. Mine is still being worked out, namely my skin needs to be lighter, but here's the rough draft along with the people that I work with.

George Simpson

Alyssa Simpson - keyword research/content writer

Chris Simpson - SEO Specialist

Shell Simpson - President/SEO Specialist/Sales


George R Perry

A New Sound

So I picked up the new Linkin Park CD last night (on sale at Hot Topic for $9.99 through Monday) and I'm surprised by it. Not that I wasn't expecting to enjoy the CD as I've enjoyed the previous two they released, but it was a definite departure for the band.
The first departure is the fact that this album, unlike their first two, got a Parental Advisory label. The CD is at times angry and political on tracks like "Bleed It Out" and at other quite and reflective. The band claims that they wanted to have more fun recording this album and I would say that they succeeded as their is a much more relaxed feel to all of the tracks. A great new album and a huge step forward for one of the biggest names in mainstream music.

George R. Perry

Conflicting Emotions

I recently read an article by in Newsweek debating whether we need to increase the size of our military. While many would argue that we need to pull troops out of Iraq and other Middle East locations, the focus of the article seems to be more on the effects that spending so much time in a combat zone is having on our troops.
With the recent increase in tour of duty times, our troops are spending more and more time away from home. With this comes an increase in mental health problems, ranging from alcoholism to abuse and marital issues. While it would be nice to give our troops the downtime they rightly deserve to help preserve their mental health, troop levels, including Reserves and National Guard, aren't at a level that allows for this. So what are we to do?
While the article doesn't out-right call for it, the author does say that maybe it's time for America to make some sacrifices the way our troops and their families have been making....maybe it's time to start the Draft again.
The subject of re-enacting a draft has been debated quite a bit lately, with affluent families that don't want their children going to war seeming to win out, but as the son of a retired Army officer, and the son of an affluent family, I think it's time we seriously consider enacting a draft.
Instead of depleting our troops and increasing their tours of duty, we could, at least temporarily, increase troop levels, ensuring that nobody would have to serve unreasonably long tours of duty in the Middle East.
I understand that a Draft implies certain things about the state of things in the Middle East, and I'm not advocating that we stay there any longer than is truly necessary, but if we are going to be forced to stay there, and if the Iraqi President is saying that they need troops for another 1 to 2 years, it's time to do something to help out existing troops. As a male I am required to get a draft card...what's the point in making us sign up if you're not going to use it when we need it the most? I'm not saying that I would enjoy the idea of having to leave my family and serve in the Middle East, but that's not saying that I wouldn't understand the need and wouldn't go and do it.
Something has to change, and it's time that people other than out volunteer troops and their families make the sacrifices for an entire country.

George R Perry

It's About Time

So, a judge finally put his foot down. In case you missed it, Paris Hilton was sentenced to 45 days in jail this past week for violating her probation and driving on a suspended license. She claims she didn't know it was suspended or that she couldn't drive to and from work (whatever that entails).
In a world where celebrities are increasingly treated like a separate sect of society that doesn't have to answer for their crimes, it's nice to see a judge that doesn't care how much money Paris or her family has. She broke the law, and now she's going to jail like the rest of us would. Maybe this will be a lesson to the other celebrities and athletes out there that don't think the law applies to them, or that they can buy their way out of any trouble they might actually get themselves into.
I hope prison suits you Paris, because you're going to be spending some time there. Orange might turn out to be your color. You never know.

George R Perry

Just in case you hadn't heard

So, just in case you hadn't heard, I'm now working as a Copywriter in Richmond instead of Chesapeake. The company is Big Oak, Inc., and the job, so far, is great. I left Targetem.com because the money wasn't working out and the drive was even worse.
I'm thinking this new place could work out since they seem to value me a lot more than the last place did, so here's to hoping everything works out the way it's supposed to.

George R Perry