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Infographic Of The Day: Why Should You Care About Typography?

There was a time, many years ago, where I thought that typography was fashion by another name. I didn't really appreciate how different typefaces function, and how the discipline evolved over time, under pressure from aesthetics and technology. And it makes me particularly red-faced to remember that I once flaunted that ignorance, going so far as to tell a noted creative director that bit about type as fashion. If only I'd known! If only I'd had this infographic! Created by someone who only calls themselves Noodlor, it does a pretty superb job laying out the basics of typography, such as the common types of faces, ranging from regular to condensed, and the anatomy of letterforms.

From there, we get into more subtle territory: The basic principles of layout, which begins with the basics of direction, contrast, and rhythm: "Don't try to be original, just try to be good" — Spoken, originally, by a master of typographic clarity, Paul Rand. Beau's All Natural Brewing Co. Bourbon Barrel Aged Beer Co-op Membership is the only way to get your hands on these extremely limited barrel-aged beers.

Beau's All Natural Brewing Co.

There are still a few memberships still available, so sign up now to avoid disappointment! The Green Futures Project is a unique and limited beer club with the goal of helping Beau’s achieve its goal of becoming a totally sustainable brewery. Club members are entitled to 30 bourbon barrel aged beers (10 x 600ml bottles per year) over 3 years, at a membership fee of $300. The fees will be used to install solar panels on our 30,000 sq. ft roof. How's it work? Step 1: Stop by the brewery and fill out the Sign-Up Form & Membership Agreement.

Click Here To Download the Sign-Up Form & Membership Agreement Note: You must be 19 or over to participate. How many beers do I get? What kind of beers do I get? How frequently will the beers be released? How long do I have to pick up my beer? What if I miss a release? Taste the journey. How to Make Beef Carpaccio: 5 steps. Emily's Famous Parmesan and Peppercorn Ranch Dressing Recipe. Matt Simerson - 2 Days Hike List. Authentic Italian Cuisine. Sparkling Lemon Sorbet – Culinary Musings. You know how grown-ups always told you never to eat yellow snow?

Sparkling Lemon Sorbet – Culinary Musings

Well, this time it’s okay. Go ahead. Eat yellow snow. I know. It doesn’t sound appetizing but truth be told, it’s the first thing that popped into my mind when I sat down to write my entry for this recipe. Anyway, back to business. We shared a dozen oysters, smoked salmon tartare, escargot, a hefty chunk of grilled bison along with a side of creamed spinach, celery and pear purée, and sauteed wild mushrooms. Ingredients: In a shallow container, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Kingdoms at War.

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Marvelous Mashed Potatoes With Bacon Recipe

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with cold, salted water. Meanwhile, remove the stems from the spinach, rinse and lightly shake. Mash potatoes in large bowl and add milk and butter and stir until smooth.