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I am a full time web developer, and part-time blogger/writer living in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Understanding Web 2.0: 10 of 21
A hot buzz word being thrown around a lot in technology circles, when referring to websites and web development is "web 2.0". To understand "web 2.0" you have to first understand "web 1.0". Remember back around 1995 or so when a web page consisted of a background color or image, a header graphic, maybe a logo, and some text ... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Facts about vitamin A: 5 of 10
Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and also known as Retinol . This vitamin is essential in maintaining healthy vision as well as developing and maintenance of healthy skin, hair and mucous membrane. Sources of Vitamin A are broken down into two areas. They are Animal Source and Vegetable Source. Animal source products are h... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Rove resignation: Big loss or no great loss for the US?: 3 of 6
The resignation of Karl Rove is no loss what-so-ever to the United States. He was very influential in getting Bush elected in the first place back in 2000, with a little bit of controversy in Florida that you may remember. He has been the "brain" behind the wonderful decisions made by the Bush/Cheney administration over the ... More..
Local Guides > Washington DC Hotel reviews: Marriott Metro Center, Washington DC: 1 of 1
I recently had a weekend stay at the Marriott Metro Center located in the heart of downtown Washington D.C on 12th street N.W. The purpose of the visit was to specifically attend a Washington Nationals baseball game and this hotel was the perfect location. The Marriott Metro Center is conveniently located within blocks of sh... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues The unnecessary killing of Bengal tigers and mountain gorillas: 1 of 1
Two of this earths most majestic, revered, and sometimes feared animals are quickly heading for extinction. The powerful creatures I am referring to are Bengal Tigers primarily located in Southern Asia and the Mountain Gorilla primarily located in Virunga National Park which is in the Virunga Mountain Region of Central Afric... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Omega 3 sources: Eggs: 1 of 1
Omega 3 fatty acids are most commonly found in oily fishes such as salmon, fresh tuna and trout. The health benefits of consuming high-levels of Omega 3 are many including lowering blood pressure, preventing hardening of the arteries and reducing the risk of a heart attack. Typically when you think of foods that are high in ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Reflections and remembrances of Eve Carson and Lauren Burk: 1 of 1
Recently there have been two high-profile murders of promising young adults that have shocked the nation. Auburn University freshman Lauren A. Burk was shot and killed near her college campus and at UNC-Chapel Hill, school class president Eve Carson was killed without pre-meditation near her house in what is normally a quiet... More..
Local Guides > Baltimore Hotel reviews: Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Maryland: 1 of 1
I recently spent a mid Summers night at the Marriot Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland in the popular area there known as the Inner Harbor. The reason for my visit was to catch an evening baseball game (The Orioles), and the hotel was within walking distance to the stadium. Located on busy Pratt Street, rig... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 168 of 306
I believe that television in moderation can be a helpful tool in assisting in the learning development of a child as well as entertaining them so that the mom and dad can have time to do other much needed activities such as cooking, cleaning, recreation, computer work and other activities that they would not have time for if... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Is Tupac alive?: 4 of 7
Physically, Tupac is dead. He passed away in 1996 after suffering a gun shot wound and spending six days is a hospital. There is a death certificate to prove that. I haven't seen it personally, but trust me, it does exist. We will no longer ever get to see him perform on stage or in a new video or release new material. Spiri... More..