web graphic designer  •  flash animator  •  css stylist  •  html/javascript coder  •  enthusiatic/ can-do attitude
 
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Paper a la Mode
Emily Nesselroad (owner and designer of holiday, events and wedding invitations) was referred to me by a co-worker to help launch her newly redesigned website. It features a pre-loaded photo gallery (JQuery) of her work, a contact form (PHP) and simple navigation.
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Villa Braheem
The previous owner of LoanToolbox.com (Tim Braheem) recently built a tranquil retreat at Costa Rica and is renting it out exclusively for a few weeks of the year. I was asked to produce his website and feature of the amenities for the villa.
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Taal Dance Collective
A co-worker of mine from Cedars-Sinai asked me to re-design her webiste. She is the lead dancer and E-Communications Director/Choreographer for this talented Classical/Progressive Indian Dance Performers. Website to be released by March 2010.
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dc glass
DC Glass was referred to me by a friend at Cedars-Sinai. Together, we spoke to the CEO and decided to revamp his website for his business. This site is due to go live by February 2010 - I'm personally proud of all the JavaScript that went behind it as well!
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crs experts
Cost Recovery Solutions, LLC (CRS) is committed to providing Cost Segregation Studies for commercial, industrial and institutional properties of all types and sizes. Ken Skeate, a Mortgage Specialist, approached me with interest in creating this website along with marketing materials to promote his site and business.
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conejo growth partners
Conejo Growth Partners is a brand-new startup company headed by Rich Katz and Tim Braheem. These two great collaborators were the co-founders of LoanToolbox.com and now starting a new venture in the Private Lending & Real Estate Investments.
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cheri sundae productions
Cheri Sundae Productions was a site that was referred through a friend of the owner from Victorio's Ristorante. Many of my projects come through referrals - which is the best compliement and way (in my opinion) to gain business relationships that last!
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passport to the world
Passport to the World was created and inspired through an agency that specializes in producing passports in an easy, fast turn-around time that is convenient for all.
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art by ora
A relative of mine decided to display and sell her landscapes, still-life and many other paintings online.
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first rate financial group
First Rate Financial Group was first owned by the previous CEO of LoanToolbox, Tim Braheem, whom introduced me to their current president, John Cofiell to revamp their site. I've taken their site through two styles to update with the latest designs and functionality.
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don't ever stop coaching
DES Coaching (Don't Ever Stop Coaching) is one of my dearest friend's personal Business and Life Coaching site. She has been coaching for over 5 years and always brings her high-energy to the table wherever she speaks or coaches to her clients!
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Hendricks Financing Inc.
Hendricks Financing has come a long way from being a small group to now a substantial team of loan officers and financialists in the loan industry - plus a member of the First Rate Financial Group.
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BLR creations
Another great referral through my business releationship with Cheri Sundae Productions - BLR Creations sells online party goods for those families who want to celebrate their Adoption in style!
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Wisconsin Education Institute, LLC
Wisconsin Education Institute, LLC is a loan specific site that is looking to update their look/feel (a previous business co-worker referred my work).
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victorio's restaurante
Victorio's Ristorante is a restaurant established in 1964 and recently wanted to construct an online menu with location information to entice an online audience with their extensive photos and specials.
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April 17, 2010

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April 17, 2010



references to the number "23"
April 17, 2010

You can be the judge, but throughout my lifetime, the number 23 has popped in about every single movie reference and here's a working list to prove it:

 

  1. Stargate: 21 minutes into it. Stargate sequence countdown reaches 23%
  2. Star Wars, A New Hope: Princess Leia’s cell# AA-23.
  3. Star Wars, A New Hope: The bomb-run starts at 23 degrees.
  4. Airport: Mad Bomber’s seat was #23
  5. Die Hard III: Train derails at subway station #23
  6. Hackers: The data which causes all the action is taken from “data back #23”
  7. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (’78 version): The first trash truck seen transporting pods is #23
  8. Laurence of Arabia: Anthony Quinn’s character proclaims he has 23 wounds on his body
  9. Wizard of Oz: For 23 years, Auntie Em has wanted to tell Miss Gulch what she really thinks of her…
  10. Happy Gillmore: Sandler’s helmet is #23
  11. Million Dollar Baby: Priest states to Clint Eastwood’s character, “I’ve seen you at Mass almost everyday for 23 years”
  12. Galaxy Quest: 26 minutes into it. Tim Allen character states,” We’re at the 23 quadrant gamma sector”.
  13. Vantage Point: 10 minutes into the film…”23 minutes earlier” is referenced in the callout.
  14. Jerry Mcguire: Avery says” I did the 23 hour nose-route to the top of El Capitan in 6 hours!“
  15. John Tucker Must die: Jersey #23
  16. Toy Story 2: Penthouse of Al is level 23
  17. Dodgeball: Gary Cole’s character states “ He has been in broadcasting for 23 years
  18. Knocked Up: Seth’s character is 23 years old
  19. War Games: The last encounter between the computer software and the professor was on June 23rd
  20. To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar: Long-time residents finally join in at Strawberry Social dance…“I’ve waited 23 years to ask for this dance”
  21. The Big Lebowski: The Dude's team bowls in lane 23.
  22. Then She Found Me: Helen Hunt's character hasn't spoken to her husband in 23 days!
  23. LA Confidential: Guy Pearce's character was ranked 1st out of 23 for the Lieutenant's exam.
  24. Phantoms: Peter O'Toole's character is held up in lab #23.
  25. Enemy of the State: Will Smith's character ends up in #23 after the hotel fire.
  26. Con Air: Danny Trejo character's name is Johnny 23.
  27. Deep Impact: 'Arc 23 ' is the name of the tunnel shelter for the survivors.
  28. Face Off: Nicolas Cage's character steels a car from Valet Station #23.
  29. Speed: In the opening sequence, the 23rd floor is where the hostages were rescued in the building.
  30. The Prophecy: Christopher Walken's character is carrying Chapter 23 of Revelations when there is only 22 known chapters.
  31. Charly: Charly is operated in room 23.
  32. Mr. Smith goes to Washington: Jimmy Stewart's character philibusters for 23 hours straight.
  33. Changling: Christine Collins lives on Avenue 23
  34. The Three Amigos: It costs 23 pesos to send the 1st draft telegram
  35. Mrs. Robinson: Dustin Hoffman's character is 23 years old.
  36. 2012: looks like the crust has shifted by nearly 23 degrees in a south-westerly direction
  37. Pirate Radio: had an audience of 23 million
Hey Look Ma - I'm Twittering!
March 16, 2010

I've joined my generation's app TWITTER...though I'm not exactly sure how beneficial it will be for my career, personal relations or future communications - time will tell?

 

http://twitter.com/JeanWebMachine