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            I'm a self-employed front-end web developer based in Lebanon, 
            working with companies across the globe. I deliver cutting-edge websites for 
            small and medium businesses, as well as work as an outsourcing partner 
            to various web and design agencies.
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            I have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Sciences and I use my skills
            to help others in the web community, where I write about the latest technologies 
            on high-profile websites and on my blog. I've written for 
            <a href="http://alistapart.com/author/SaraSoueidan">A List Apart</a>,
            the <a href="http://dev.opera.com/authors/sara-soueidan/">Opera Developers blog</a>,
            and <a href="http://codrops.com">Codrops</a>, among others.
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            My work has been recognized by several large organizations, 
            including <strong><a href="http://apple.com">Apple</a></strong>, 
            <strong><a href="http://adobe.com">Adobe</a></strong> 
            and <strong><a href="http://wikipedia.org">Wikipedia</a></strong>. 
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            My website has also been awarded 
            <strong>HTML5 Site Of The Month</strong> in the September 2013 issue of 
            <strong>NET magazine</strong>.
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            I'm a Muslim, an optimist, and an occasional artist. 
            Hobbies include <a href="http://emyoussif.deviantart.com/gallery">drawing</a>, water color painting, photography, and reading.
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          <h3>Speaking</h3>

          <h4>Upcoming Events</h4>

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            <li><a href="http://2014.fromthefront.it">FromTheFront</a> &ndash; Bologna, Italy</li>
            <li><a href="http://makingweb.no">MakingWeb</a> &ndash; Oslo, Norway</li>
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          <h4>Past Events</h4>
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            <li><a href="http://2014.cssconf.com">CSSConf</a> &ndash; Amelia Island, Florida, USA</li>
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          <a href="mailto:contact@sarasoueidan.com" class="button">I'm available for hire</a>
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