November 11: Honoring Our Armed Service Members

One of the guns of Battery D, 105th Field Artillery, showing American flag which was hoisted after the last shot had been fired when the armistice took effect. Etraye, France., 11/11/1918

Throughout the world today, flags will be flown, soldiers will march down city streets, and ceremonies held to honor members of the armed services.

Known as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in many countries around the world, the November 11 holiday traces its history to the cease fire of World War 1. Continue reading November 11: Honoring Our Armed Service Members

Photo of the Week: Marquette County Courthouse

Marquette County Courthouse

When I drove by the courthouse in downtown Marquette, Michigan, I thought it looked familiar. Where had I seen it before?

I hadn’t been to Marquette for over 10 years, so it wasn’t a familiar place. Did someone share a photo with me on social media?

Was the courthouse in the news recently?

I stepped out of the car to take a closer look at the Michigan State Historical Marker near the steps leading up to the courthouse doors, and smiled. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Marquette County Courthouse

Key Takeaways: UX Fails Accessibility

Alistair Campbell

While website usability has improved over the past 15 years, the same change hasn’t happened with accessibility, said Alistair Campbell in his Where UX Fails Accessibility talk at Interact London 2015.

Most websites and applications launched today aren’t accessible, said Campbell.

The main reason? Continue reading Key Takeaways: UX Fails Accessibility