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Inspired to blog about current events, politics, food/wine/beer and of course technology and web development.
December 29, 2016
Semantic HTML and Modular CSS

The definition of semantic is relating to meaning in language or logic. Semantic elements are not only smart when coding HTML, but also are important for other reasons as well. In this blog post I will elaborate more as to why it is important to create semantic HTML markup. First off it is easier to […]

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December 17, 2016
Give your website a face-lift and checkup in 2017!

O.k, first things first. You have a business or portfolio website. Maybe you have had the same site for a while and it is working well for you or maybe you have a snazzy new redesign. Either way, there are quite a few steps to take to make sure your website is the best is […]

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December 1, 2016
website accessibility should not be an afterthought or ignored

It is a requirement that all government related websites meet section 508 accessibility guidelines, and your business website should as well. Accessibility is a right, not a privilege. Common visual problems are due to cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, corneal opacity, diabetic retinopathy, childhood blindness, trachoma and onchocerclasis. There are many ways to help make […]

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November 12, 2016
I'm not with him...

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." […]

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November 6, 2016
websites I admire and visit often

As a web developer, I am pretty picky of the websites I visit on a regular basis. Yes, I look for a good design, usability, mobile friendly and all of that good stuff, but let's face it. In the end, content is king, and why people visit websites. I visit a website over and over […]

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October 18, 2016
My all-time favorite movies

Movies have always been a big part of my life. I grew up in a really small town in the South Side of Virginia. There wasn't much to do. I know this is a cliche but it was really true back then. There was no internet. No cell phones. No video games and no Netflix. […]

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October 2, 2016
The civil unrest continues...

The recent events that have unfolded in Charlotte, North Carolina are unsettling and disturbing. A man was shot and killed by police, which brought out protesters and in some cases rioters in The Queen City, the largest city in North Carolina. A modern city that is a banking hub and home to sports franchises, the […]

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August 30, 2016
My desert island musical selection

One important thing all human beings should think about is what music would they want to have with them if they were stranded on a musical island (because you just never know, right?) If I had to pick one CD, I might go with Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon, Led Zeppelin IV, […]

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August 11, 2016
I'm with her, because I am certainly NOT with him!

I am probably never going to be the biggest Hilary Clinton supporter. I tend to vote Democrat, but she has never been my favorite. I think she did a good job as Secretary of State and was admirable as First Lady, but my choice of the Democratic nominee would be stronger towards Joe Biden if […]

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July 31, 2016
HB2 sucks and it is stupid

"Stupid is as stupid does"- Forrest Gump North Carolina's HB2 bill Stupid is as stupid does. This is how I feel about N.C Governor McCrory and the N.C legislature putting HB2 (House Bill 2) on the books in March 2016. Since the bill was signed into law, my birth state of North Carolina and residence […]

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