Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. – Maya Angelou

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  • The 960 Grid System was created by Nathan Smith as a way to streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels.

    The 960.gs (or any CSS framework) was primarily developed for rapid prototyping, cutting down on repetitive and tedious tasks, but is also more than suited to be used for any web design project.

    It will give your site a structured and solid foundation for you to build and style your design upon.

    In this article http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/05/the-960-grid-system-toolbox-and-resources/, you’ll find tutorials, a showcase of sites designed using the 960.gs, spin offs, basic WP themes built on the 960.gs and possible alternative frameworks, if for some reason you don’t like the 960 grid system.

  • Thanks to the CSS and it’s flexibility, styles can be extract independently away from the codes. Now, with some basic understanding of CSS, even a novice can easily change the style of a website.

    Whether you are interested in picking up CSS to create your own website, or merely to tweak your blog’s look and feel a little – it’s always good to start with the fundamentals to gain a stronger foundation. Let’s take a look at some CSS Tips Hongkiat.com thought might be useful for beginners.  Hongkiat is a good resource worth looking at for web designers.  Text is below in the event the article is taken down.

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  • June 3rd, 2009 (7:00am) Web Worker Daily

    Read the article about Blender by clicking the link above.  Blender is a free, robust open-source application that can be used for 3D modeling, eye-catching logos and other still graphics.

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  • Today, Flash is everywhere. Animations, music, games, advertisements or even streaming presentations.

    How can you download some of these flash files to watch in your own time? Or convert them to another format. Or use them in a presentation.

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  • Mozilla Service Week!

    Be the Difference

    We believe the Internet should make life better. Join us the week of September 14-21, 2009, as we take action to make a difference in our communities, our world, our Web.