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Add the following attributes to all embedded videos or maps that appear in front of a static element (such as a toolbar or footer bar) to push them back where they belong:

style="z-index: 0" wmode="transparent"

Its very rare that you would need to do this, but more statically positioned toolbars and such have been popping up all over the place, so, it seems it will become more and more common as this trend spreads.

After reading an entry on Nettuts regarding 10 tutorials for beginning web designers I got to thinking “What would I suggest beginning web designers and developers read to give them a more rounded perspective on their new career?”. So, I compiled this list. I attempted to included articles that focus on areas outside of the tools of the trade (coding, Photoshop) and more on the actual practice of web design and development (process, business, usability, etc.).
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The following is a code checklist to which I plan to adhere. If you look at my current sites, it will be easy to see that I have some work to do.

Have any suggestions? Please post them in the comments.
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