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what it represents and how did I come to it?</p><p id="4aaa">First iterations were totally unrelated to this final result. They were nice, but they felt a bit off.</p><p id="38ad">Then I had a moment when <b>what I do</b> returned into focus: I build software and give advice on software solutions.</p><p id="5936">I write blocks of code, mix technologies and that translates into products for myself and my clients.</p><p id="6185">Then <b>Constanting</b> started to make me think of <b>Constructing</b>.</p><p id="7160">I don’t know about others, but when I think about building blocks my brain thinks instantly of Tetris. Tetris is a tile-matching puzzle video game originally designed and programmed by Soviet Russian software engineer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexey_Pajitnov">Alexey Pajitnov</a>.</p><p id="601d">Tetris is copyrighted, but <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyomino">polyominoes</a> aren’t. So I decided to use these simple geometric shapes to build my logo. I used 2 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetromino">tetrominoes</a> and one domino piece.</p><figure id="6667"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*XogMEIEn5EQHTacfdvZgmg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="7858">When you rotate the logo 90 degrees to the right (clockwise) you also get the <b>IT</b> word. This was an unintended outcome that I realized after finishing up and presenting it to my arduous critics (my better half, Monica, and my sisters: Oana and Alina).</p><p id="ba79">An intentional effect was the aspect of a staircase, which should communicate to business partners the message of stable growth. Although I’m not very happy with the right-to-left direction of the stairs, that was a compromise made for keeping the words and letters that form within the logo.<

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/p><p id="10b4">My choice for colors was very much linked to my country of origin’s flag, and that is <b>Romania</b>.</p><figure id="43e9"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*CN6xpGZxLfaA-LJ9W7CLTw.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="d7a2">So that’s the short story.</p><p id="80aa">The bottom line is that I’m very happy with this bootstrapped logo I made in-house for myself. In total it was around 2 weeks of thinking about the Identity and 1 day for executing the logo.</p><figure id="ce06"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*3P9JTncDwQexnUVMzX0p7Q.gif"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><p id="bbd8">The Dutch may have fun or difficulties with the pronunciation of Constanting because the G at the end, and the bright side from this perspective is that most of my clients aren’t from The Netherlands.</p><p id="b511">Nevertheless, the process of registering with <b>KvK</b> (the Dutch Chamber of Commerce) went on smoothly.</p><p id="dfba">If you have a business and want to stand out, you can try to 3D print a coaster to use around the office and/or house.</p><div id="5e13" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/3d-printing-a-coaster-with-your-company-logo-9df3beafb1f2"> <div> <div> <h2>3D Printing: A Coaster with Your Company Logo</h2> <div><h3>From digital to analog in a few simple steps</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*-yZreBO20R3FYchYzXIyxQ.jpeg)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><p id="f0f8">Tha(nk|t’)s all!</p></article></body>

YOU'RE SMARTER THAN THEY THINK — PROVE ‘EM WRONG

Satan Can Quote Scripture, Too

"Welfare for Billionaires" Rebranded as "White Christian Nationalism"

Photo by George Kedenburg III on Unsplash

"Welcome to the end of Democracy. We are here to overthrow it completely," Posobiec said as the event began.

At CPAC, the Republicans are making their last stand on top of a cross. How much more evidence do you still need to believe they're not working for good, god, or green Martians?

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (thinks he's Moses) is withholding Ukraine aide for his master, an indicted criminal in four states, Donald J Trump — helping Putin strongarm the House of Representatives into supporting a hostile foreign enemy of Democracy — Vladimir Putin.

As long as they say it's for "Jesus," who will argue?

We’ve all wondered how the Germans could have been convinced to round up and kill their neighbors. What happened to make people do this to other people?

So-called "Christians" are distorting the essence of Christianity, twisting it to promote anti-democratic agendas and using the symbol of the cross to disguise their allegiance to a Nazi leader.

The Germans were played like a fiddle back in the day by some propaganda guru. And guess what? The same shady techniques are still being used today but with a fancy upgrade! Now, they've got all these psychology and marketing tricks sprinkled with a heavy dose of "fake" Christianity to make it seem inclusive and wholesome.

What They Say Vs. What They Do

You Will Know Them by Their Works — Not Their Words

My mom has a saying, "Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see." In today's AI, advertising, and marketing world, the only way to survive is to address all situations with a healthy dose of skepticism.

When politicians invoke prayer, God, Jesus, or the Bible, their true intentions become suspiciously transparent.

These noble words, meant to inspire and guide, should be seen as a smokescreen to conceal their ulterior motives when they leave the people's genuine needs neglected and forgotten.

The gift of faith is free. But manipulation comes at the expense of the most vulnerable — for the benefit of the most undeserving.

Nex Benedict is someone who paid the ultimate price for the church's lies.

Jason Provencio wrote a perfect response to the murder of Nex Benedict that deserves your attention.

Thanks to Charles Bastille,

According to an obituary that we should not have to read:

Nex was a nature lover. They enjoyed caring for cats but particularly loved their cat, Zeus. Nex also enjoyed watching the Walking Dead, drawing, reading, and playing Ark and Minecraft. During the funeral, their family said they loved to cook and would often make up their own recipes.

Satan can quote scripture better than any Southern Baptist preacher — maybe not as loud, and that little spital probably doesn't fly out the side of his mouth, but believe me; he's got the scriptures down pat!

Those who disagree with the right-wing, white nationalist definition of "Christianity" have been branded as anti-Christian, "WOKE" monsters because they dare to tell the truth.

These big, bad "Jesus-lovers" want you to hate trans-kids and devalue kids with disabilities, to be loud and proud pro-birth/anti-baby corporate worshipers — completely distracted and obedient.

Using Jesus to justify hatred is the moment you realize it’s all a big ass lie.

Being inside a barn doesn't make you a cow —any more than being inside a barn with a cross in one hand and a bible in the other, with an American flag hanging on the outside of the barn —

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Does Not Make You a Conservative American Christian Patriot!

It makes you a gullible supporter of the people who are killing our planet and using "Jesus" to make people complicit and pay the taxes for the billionaires.

It's quite the racket.

You have to hand it to Rupert Murdoch and Putin. Use America's greatest strength, the faith in our diversity, to try and destroy us in the name of Jesus.

Every trans child that is murdered in the name of Jesus destroys the sanctity of the church's covenant with Christ. And that comes with its own penalties — if you believe in God.

What does it do to the American spirit in the here and now? When we hurt our own at the instruction of the enemy? It's the death of a million cuts. It is draining America of what makes us American for the sake of what makes them dirty, corrupt, and treasonous.

The side advocating for the church's influence over the government aligns with Big Oil and utility corporations that seek to evade taxes and regulations. By leveraging religious rhetoric and targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, they paint themselves as victims of an unjust government while seeking to consolidate power for their interests.

And it just might work — except for a tiny uncertainty the corporations weren't planning on.

You.

#YouMatter

I believe in you—the power of the individual to desire freedom more than we want to be accepted by an abuser.

The power of the human spirit to know when they're being manipulated, that gnawing ache you get in your stomach when you KNOW your silence is coerced and your complicity forced.

That's not who you are! You are more than a cheap knockoff of an American — You're the real deal. You are more intelligent than they're banking on!

Arm Yourself with Facts

If you're agnostic or "not a believer," you probably don't understand the rabid loyalty Christians have to the name and faith of "Jesus."

But you don't have to be a "believer" to understand deceptive marketing. Perspective helps to identify the issues, but once you start questioning their motives and investigate their results, you'll know them by their fruits; you can tell the difference and safeguard your family, future, and Democracy.

You and your family will survive this Nazi invasion that's been rebranded as White Christian Nationalism by learning how to navigate the bullshit.

Recognize White Christian Nationalists as Anti-Democratic Forces

The United States of America was established to break free from the church-ran government in England because when a government is based on religion and not constitutional — the rules are optional and unenforceable.

As James Madison explained. "The purpose of separation of church and state is to keep forever from these shores the ceaseless strife that has soaked the soil of Europe with blood for centuries."

“GOD has no religion,” Gandhi said.

Remember — Satan can quote scripture, too. Don't let politicians disrespect you and your faith, or your "God-given right to choose no faith — by hiding behind the Bible.

When religious leaders invoke politics — You know they are up to something that is not good for you, your family, your community, or the planet but will fatten the wallets of the billionaires.

Shut them down! Faith is free! Tell politicians to Keep your thoughts and prayers out of our government and do your damn jobs!

Follow the Money, To See — Faith is Free, and You're Being Conned

Remember — if guns could save us, they wouldn't be banning books!

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