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grantmx | notebook feed http://grantmx.com/notebook/ Get the latest greatest from the grantmx notebook. en marshall@grantmx.com Copyright 2010 2010-06-25T01:49:17+00:00 An easy way to add Page Titles in Expression Engine http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/an_easy_way_to_add_page_titles_in_expression_engine/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/an_easy_way_to_add_page_titles_in_expression_engine/#When:01:49:17Z A quick and simple way to add page titles to your EE site pages. Notebook 2010-06-25T01:49:17+00:00 How to list entries by author (with member fields) in Expression Engine http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/ee_tut_how_to_list_entries_by_author/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/ee_tut_how_to_list_entries_by_author/#When:19:50:41Z Here is a real simple way to list entries by author and displaying their profile info, while getting around Expression Engine's parsing order. Notebook 2009-09-06T19:50:41+00:00 My Favorite EE Add-ons http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_favorite_expression_engine_add-ons/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_favorite_expression_engine_add-ons/#When:20:15:31Z Here are my top 5 Expression Engine Modules, Extensions and Plugins to give EE that extra special sexiness. Notebook 2009-05-07T20:15:31+00:00 Time to show off my <body> http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/time_to_show_off_my_body/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/time_to_show_off_my_body/#When:15:43:54Z The idea behind this event is to promote Web Standards. Plain and simple. This includes proper use of (x)html, semantic markup, a good hierarchy structure, and of course, a good 'ol play on words. It's time to show off your <body>. Notebook 2009-04-08T15:43:54+00:00 Crash Art http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/crash_art/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/crash_art/#When:18:24:41Z While at work I was just trying to watch House M.D. on Fox.com when Firefox crashed on me. And this cool graphic emerged. Notebook 2009-02-03T18:24:41+00:00 Unto us a son is given… http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/unto_us_a_son_is_given/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/unto_us_a_son_is_given/#When:22:52:28Z My son was born on May 29th 2009. Here are his photos. Notebook 2009-01-07T22:52:28+00:00 The Call DC Photos, Aug. 2008 http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_call_dc_photos_august_2008/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_call_dc_photos_august_2008/#When:14:41:45Z August 16th, 2008: My holy pilgrimage to The Call in Washington DC. Notebook 2009-01-07T14:41:45+00:00 Church Logo Holiness Guide http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/church_logo_holiness_guide/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/church_logo_holiness_guide/#When:17:31:25Z "Everyone knows that if you have the letter "t" in your church name/logo, it BETTER be spelled out in the shape of a cross..." Notebook 2008-10-24T17:31:25+00:00 More Photos http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/more_photos/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/more_photos/#When:20:36:43Z More and more photos to come! I plan to add all of my old photos from the old site as well as new photos in the soon coming days. Notebook 2008-10-13T20:36:43+00:00 The Big Kick http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_big_kick/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_big_kick/#When:14:15:57Z So, I've finally done it. I moved web hosts, did a total site redesign, implemented new features and kicked Wordpress all in about two weeks. Whew! Notebook 2008-10-06T14:15:57+00:00 Web Hosts We Can’t Stand. http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/web_hosts_we_cant_stand/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/web_hosts_we_cant_stand/#When:20:58:08Z In a world where up time and redundancy is gold, why would a host like 1and1.com sell a hosting service for $3.99 per month? Because they hate you. They know that you'll rather get a cheap plan than actually see your website in a web browser 25% of the time. Notebook 2008-10-01T20:58:08+00:00 My newest baby - you129.com http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_newest_babyyou129com/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_newest_babyyou129com/#When:13:19:38Z You129 is my personal project that I've been working on since, oh, say April. Needless to say, it took a lot of money, sweat (well, really finger cramps) and sleepless nights, but we finally got it up. Notebook 2008-09-16T13:19:38+00:00 Project: Moruwa Consulting http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/moruwa_consulting/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/moruwa_consulting/#When:18:12:55Z Janice Roberson, a friend of mine and previous co-worker asked me to design and develop a site for her newly formed marketing consulting company. Notebook 2008-07-03T18:12:55+00:00 Wellington Boone’s 60th Birthday http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wellington_boones_60th_birthday_celebration/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wellington_boones_60th_birthday_celebration/#When:16:49:07Z Recently completed a project for my pastor and close mentor, Bishop Wellington Boone's 60th Birthday Celebration. Notebook 2008-07-03T16:49:07+00:00 HPC Sport Redesign http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/hpc_sport_redesign/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/hpc_sport_redesign/#When:23:47:17Z They were looking to scrap their old site as a part of a company wide marketing strategy to attract new and aspiring athletes, as well as make it a useful training portal for their current clients. Notebook 2008-03-17T23:47:17+00:00 KBFF Site Realign & EE Integration http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/kbff_site_realign_expression_engine_integration/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/kbff_site_realign_expression_engine_integration/#When:15:36:24Z In 2005 my wife, after reading a hart warming article about children trapped in a hospital in her home country of Ghana, started a 501(c)(3) organization called, The Korle-Bu Family Fund. Notebook 2008-01-18T15:36:24+00:00 Urban Gospel Entertainment http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/urban_gospel_entertainment/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/urban_gospel_entertainment/#When:18:50:20Z My good friend and ex-coworker, Koddi, at work wanted me to do a little page for her piece she recently started, so I said, "Cool'. 'Forget about it...'" Notebook 2007-11-27T18:50:20+00:00 Smashing Magazine http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/smashing_magazine/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/smashing_magazine/#When:13:50:09Z Thanks for the hat tip from the Editors at Smashing Magazine. Notebook 2007-11-23T13:50:09+00:00 Maize Break http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/maize_break/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/maize_break/#When:20:39:22Z Maize Break, Africa's most outstanding source for news and information, is the brain child of my extremely talented wife, Malaka. Notebook 2007-10-14T20:39:22+00:00 Global Outreach Campus Ministries http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/global_outreach_campus_ministries/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/global_outreach_campus_ministries/#When:15:12:18Z The GOCM site was technically my first Expression Engine site developed. Notebook 2007-10-06T15:12:18+00:00 My interview with DesignInterviews http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_interview_with_designinterviews/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/my_interview_with_designinterviews/#When:14:25:40Z DesignInterviews is a Blog that gives readers a glimpse in to the professional lives of web designers. Notebook 2007-09-20T14:25:40+00:00 The Daily Slurp http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_daily_slurp/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_daily_slurp/#When:04:23:53Z Slurp a way. Hat tip to you guys... Notebook 2007-08-30T04:23:53+00:00 Expression Engine http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/expression_engine/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/expression_engine/#When:02:42:51Z Just in case you guys were wondering where I've been all these days, I've been developing two relatively large websites Notebook 2007-08-03T02:42:51+00:00 Adobe CS3 http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/adobe_cs3/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/adobe_cs3/#When:21:12:37Z A month ago I was the first one at my job to get the new Adobe CS3 products (Web Suite) and I have to say that they are sweet... Notebook 2007-07-06T21:12:37+00:00 Webdesign.org http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/webdesignorg/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/webdesignorg/#When:17:13:51Z Notebook 2007-06-27T17:13:51+00:00 Your Company’s Branding http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/your_companys_branding/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/your_companys_branding/#When:14:18:20Z Developing an effective brand can be both simple and complex. One can start with simply designing their website, business cards, letterhead, logo with the same vision and understanding of your organization's purpose. Notebook 2007-06-08T14:18:20+00:00 Wisdom of the day. http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day4/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day4/#When:04:49:05Z Marriage Tip #1 Notebook 2007-05-31T04:49:05+00:00 Wisdom of the day. http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day3/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day3/#When:20:46:24Z Life tip Notebook 2007-05-24T20:46:24+00:00 XHTML, CSS…and Flash? http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/xhtml_cssand_flash/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/xhtml_cssand_flash/#When:14:41:12Z So yes, Flash has its drawbacks and XHTML can be bias some times. But, "cant we all just...get along?" Perhaps one day we will. Notebook 2007-05-22T14:41:12+00:00 Most Inspired http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/most_inspired/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/most_inspired/#When:15:16:49Z Thanks guys! Notebook 2007-05-19T15:16:49+00:00 The Best Designs http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_best_designs/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/the_best_designs/#When:13:28:32Z 'Preciate the props! Notebook 2007-05-17T13:28:32+00:00 Wisdom of the day. http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day2/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day2/#When:15:32:44Z Guy wisdom #2 Notebook 2007-05-15T15:32:44+00:00 “Do you know what today is…?” http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/do_you_know_what_today_is/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/do_you_know_what_today_is/#When:14:09:55Z I love my wife more than I love myself and I pray that we have many, many more happy and healthy anniversaries Notebook 2007-05-14T14:09:55+00:00 Wisdom of the day. http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/wisdom_of_the_day/#When:01:13:29Z Guy wisdom #1 Notebook 2007-05-14T01:13:29+00:00 I’ve been told, “Ok, Mr. Web 2.0…” http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/ive_been_told_ok_mr_web_20/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/ive_been_told_ok_mr_web_20/#When:20:45:56Z So, yeah. I've been called Mr. Web 2.0, but I'm cool with it. Notebook 2007-03-23T20:45:56+00:00 Welcome to the new grantmx.com! http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/welcome_to_the_new_grantmxcom/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/welcome_to_the_new_grantmxcom/#When:04:05:52Z Here you will find many new features, projects, photos, articles, and even things to buy. Notebook 2007-03-10T04:05:52+00:00 Taking your photos from good to great http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/taking_your_photos_from_good_to_great/ http://grantmx.com/notebook/entry/taking_your_photos_from_good_to_great/#When:03:59:03Z In this article I am going to give you three really quick points that will help you take your photographs (even with a disposable camera) from just good to great. Notebook 2007-03-10T03:59:03+00:00