HTML Project

1. The name of the original Weblog template was Thisaway (Rose) by the designer Dan Rubin. The URL was www.superfluousbanter.org and was dated Feb 29 2004.

2. The changes that I made:
a. I added the following links to “My Links” in the sidebar – Mothers of preschoolers, National Do Not Call Registry, ING Direct, Anywho.com, Meet you at the Poles and Sesame Place
b. I added new sections in the sidebar – My Goals (and added 5 items in a list of goals that I have for myself) and Quizzes (which includes my results to quizzes from quizzilla and links so people can take the quizzes as well)
c. I changed the color to green for the titles Goals, Links, Previous, Archives and Quizzes in the sidebar.
d. I have added several posts over the past 2 months and updated my profile today to reflect my change in my Bachelors Program.
e. I changed the template design from Thisaway (Rose) to TicTac-Blueberry

3. Templates are used to easily change or update the content without manually changing HTML files. They are embedded characters that are replaced by dynamic content and can sometimes contain snippets of programming. They are used to make changes to content of a web page easy and quickly.
CSS or Cascade Style Sheets enable the web designers to define the “look and feel” of a page in a different format than HTML. The CSS can be embedded or linked to a page and you can have one CSS file for an entire site. Most contemporary sites use CSS for the design elements of a site.
Both CSS and templates, in my opinion, play an important roles in E-commerce and content management because it enables stores to quickly change and update content on their site, for example, retail items, as well as changing the look and the ease of shopping online. Being able to find what they are looking for on a site is most important to a consumer and if the shopping experience is good, they will be back for more. If they aren’t able to find stuff at ease the developers of the site have an easy way to quickly change the design and/or content
The separation of content from design is important for several reasons. By having the style information recorded separately, it allows the information to be presented in different formats, based on the viewing mechanism, rather it be on a computer, mobile phone or printed. It also makes it easier for different web designers, authors or programmers to work on different parts of the site without interference. The bigger the website, the more people who need to work with it. It also helps to ensure if the website needs to be redesigned it is easier to use than straight HTML files. The separation of content from design helps to make the workflow easier and run smoothly.

Gracey and her Teddy 

Rascal Flatts Concert

Well - we went to the Rascal Flatts concert at the Nissan Pavillion last Friday. It was nowhere near as good as the Toby Keith or Lonestar shows. They seemed to want the audience to sing most of their songs for them. The boys had a good time, but so not worth the 1.5 hours spent trying to get out of that mad house. On a good note, I ran into my cousin Nikki which was pretty cool. I hadn't seen her since Grandma Freda's funeral so that was good. Next up is Brooks N Dunn and then Alan Jackson, and I just found out that Montgomery Gentry is here in October so I am going to try and get JC some up close tickets.

Home from North Carolina

Well - we made it back. We had a great time and visited a lot of race shops! We met some really nice people, but also ran into a few not so nice. The hotel was not the best, but cheap and had a pool, so it served its purpose. I think all of the boys (all 4 of them) had a great time. We met Kevin Harvick at an autograph session at the Charlotte Nascar Speed Park. I also bought some scrapbooking stuff from the Scrap Shack in North Carolina. It is so cool especially since Dale Earnhardt Jr's sister is part owner of it. I am on the mailing list - how cool is that?? It was very cool, and I will try to add a couple pics shortly!

On our way to North Carolina

We leave tomorrow morning for North Carolina. We will be back next Friday. I will post when I get back to let you know how things went. I am very excited - we will be going to Nascar Speed Park, touring the race shops, and even to see a Kannapolis Intimidators game. Have a great week!

Updated Links - woohoo!!!

I am very excited! I was able to go into what I call the BACK END to update this site. I changed the title Links to My Favorite Links, and added several of my favorites. MOPS is an organization for mothers of preschoolers, there are links for Strayer University and for online Christian Courses. I also added ING Direct - a great online savings plan and Earth Foundation, which the boys' school uses for a fund raiser that helps to save the Rain Forest. As I learn more, I will continue to update, but for now all I can say is WOOOOO HOOOOO!!

Toby Keith Concert!

The boys and I went to see Toby Keith in concert last night at the Nissan Pavillion. We met up with Sandi, Jerry & Crystal. I also saw Christy and Dave there. Shooter Jennings and Leann Womack opened for him. He did an awesome show! We had a great time, although, I wish the kids that go, wouldn't use the concerts as a reason to get wasted and act like fools. I know concerts are more for adults, but my kids love Country music, and they have the right to be safe at a concert. There was a couple of really nice people sitting behind us, but there were also some very roudy, obnoxious people around as well! Anyway...the show was great. The 5 mile walk to the car, was ok, the hour and half wait to get out of the parking lot....so uncomfortable. All in all, it was a good time!

What I know about BLOGS

I have heard the word BLOG before while listening to the news....but have never done anything with it before. We discussed it at work the other day after I told a co-worker I needed to create one. Basically it seems that people can use it to keep in touch with family members....a cool idea...I absolutely love! I also understand that some people abuse it and have gotten in trouble for stuff that has been written. I don't plan on posting anybody's secrets. The main reason for this BLOG is for a class...but I have tremendously enjoyed playing around with this and am looking forward to learning how to change some stuff. Look for updates during the next 10 weeks as I learn more about this type of thing! I think I am going to like this E-Commerce class. Meanwhile...enjoy the pics of the boys. I would have put more...but you would have gotten bored since I have 175!! Thanks for visiting. Let me know if there is anything you would like me to add or how to create your own. It was so super easy to get this far! Have a great week and I will be talking to you!

Randall during baseball - 2005 

James during baseball - 2005 

The boys first roller coaster ride. 

In front of the Rocky statue in Philadelphia. 

Standing in front of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, PA. 

Our recent trip to Sesame Place in PA 

The Beatley Family

My name is Bobbie Beatley. I live in Middletown, VA with my family. My husband, JC, my sons - James Jr., Randall, and Jeremy, and our cat - Grace! James and Randall are 8 year old twins and about to enter the 3rd grade. Jeremy is 2 years old and keeps us all on our toes. I have created this site for a class and also so everybody can see what is going on in our lives. I work full time in Sterling, VA. In my "spare time" I like to scrap book and am getting in to searching geneology records again.