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I have a couple of new web development projects that you might find interesting. One called Green City Atlanta, and is being developed for the Dr. Randolph Blackwell Economic & Financial Literacy Institute. Their ultimate goal is to fund and provide material support for the Center for Sustainable Energy Center of Atlanta, Ga. To this end they are proposing to revitalize the Lakewood Fairgrounds in Atlanta, restoring the original buildings and bringing in antiques dealers. A consortium of antiques dealers across America has already been established for this purpose.

Dr. Blackwell was a significant force in the civil rights movement across the South in the early 60's. He not only participated on the front lines, with sit-ins and marches, but he provided behind the scenes support as well, in the form of financial assistance and providing his home as a way-station for weary and hungry travelers of the movement. He was instrumental in getting black people registered to vote. Later, in the Carter Administration, he was appointed as the Director of the Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise. This office provided seed money to struggling black business owners. You can read more of Dr. Blackwell's biography on the Green City Atlanta website.

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Another new site under development is called Never Too Late Designs, and it features handcrafted jewelry. This site is based on the osCommerce shopping cart platform, which is being customized for use with the site. I have to admit this site is a real pleasure to work on for a couple of reasons. First, the product is interesting and unique. Second, the site owner was able to take the lead on entering the inventory. I showed her how do this once, and away she went. It's a miracle! Most new site owners seem to be overwhelmed with the prospect of managing their own inventory.

If quality handcrafted jewelry is in your future then I know Lisa would appreciate your having a look at her product line.

If you have comments or thoughts about this website design or function, I would appreciate your feedback.