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+This is my Portfolio website. Learn more about my work and experience. Visit my site at [jenniferhoude.ca](jenniferhoude.ca)
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+This site was built with Jekyll, using HTML, CSS and JS. 
+This site is accessibility compliant and fully responsive. 
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