Adventures in Website Photos One of the most annoying things I must deal with in web design is when a client sends me tiny photos and they want them used on something like the splash screen slider on the home page. I once had a client send me legit thumbnail-sized images that were 150px x… Continue reading Adventures in Website Photos
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Creep at the Stoplight
Creep at the Stoplight Can someone please explain to me, what the goal of pulling up to the stop bar at a red stop light, and then slowly keep creeping until your entire car is on the other side of the bar, while you wait for the stop light? I know that it isn’t to… Continue reading Creep at the Stoplight
What is Negative SEO?
What is Negative SEO? Did you know that there is a service called Negative SEO? It isn’t a service that Simply Web Services currently offers, nor will we offer it in the future. Negative SEO is where you launch a negative SEO campaign against a competitor, destroying them by building the worst possible comments and… Continue reading What is Negative SEO?
This, Right Here, Is What Is Wrong With America
This, Right Here, Is What Is Wrong With America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k4cO4DW72o I’m so tired of all these schools and businesses, making stupid rules like this one here. Seriously, this young Marine, who is proud of his accomplishments, and he should be proud, can’t show his pride because of some asshat. This young man (Brandon Postma), joined… Continue reading This, Right Here, Is What Is Wrong With America
What Is Bluetooth Scanning?
What Is Bluetooth Scanning? In today’s strange world, you may encounter the need to scan for wireless signals, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Here is a simple little scenario, that might apply. The local media has reported that several local gas stations fell victim to credit card skimmers. A skimmer is simply a device that… Continue reading What Is Bluetooth Scanning?
Hidden Camera Detection – Part 6
Hidden Camera Detection – Part 6 This is the sixth post in the Hidden Camera Detection series. The first five posts can be read here (#1, #2, #3, #4 and #5). This time I’m testing Hidden Camera Detector – Spy Camera Finder (by Digital Apps and Games). Hidden Camera Detector – Spy Camera Finder (by Digital… Continue reading Hidden Camera Detection – Part 6
Falling in Reverse
Falling In Reverse I’m not going to get into all the controversy about the band’s lead singer Ronnie Radke, this post is focusing on their music. I really don’t subscribe to all this cancel crap. Falling in Reverse burst into the mainstream with their 2020 song “Popular Monster“. However, they have been a band performing… Continue reading Falling in Reverse
How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me
How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me Sjögren’s syndrome has a whole host of symptoms like Central Nervous System damage, glandular damage, lung damage, renal impairment, joint damage skin damage, as well as dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry skin. There are also issues with chronic fatigue, chronic cough, dental problems, and Brain fog. I mean,… Continue reading How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me
The Marine Corps Body Bearer
The Marine Corps Body Bearers There is a small group of Marines, who are part of the Marine Corps Body Bearer unit. They are part of Company B Marine Barracks Washington. These motivated devil dogs will be “The Last To Let You Down”. The unit is comprised of hand-selected candidates, who through the crucible of… Continue reading The Marine Corps Body Bearer
Jacked Up Uniforms on iStock
Jacked Up Uniforms on iStock My wild goose chase, well more like a rabbit hole, started when I read an article in The Wall Street Journal online about the U.S. Military. (The U.S. Military’s Weighty Challenge: ‘Skinny-Fat’ Recruits) There was a photo of a Marine in dress blues with a measuring tape photoshopped on the… Continue reading Jacked Up Uniforms on iStock
