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Royalty Free Icons & Clipart Stock Images MyLifeIsAverage - Life is pretty normal today Infographic Of The Day: Why Should You Care About Typography? | Co. Design I have a confession to make. 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. 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.

stereomood - emotional internet radio - music for my mood and activities - StumbleUpon Greener Futures Project | 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. 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. 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? Aging time will vary from one release to the next to make sure we get the best possible flavour profile and they are tied to the releases of our Wild Oats Series, so this won't be exactly like clockwork.

This is not porn - Rare and beautiful celebrity photos - StumbleUpon Sparkling Lemon Sorbet – Culinary Musings You know how grown-ups always told you never to eat yellow snow? 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.

Marvelous Mashed Potatoes With Bacon Recipe Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 4 to 6 thick slices smoked bacon (4 to 6 ounces uncooked), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces2 pounds Idaho or baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices6 ounces baby spinach2 Tablespoons milk, warmed3 Tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup (3-1/2 to 4 ounces) grated Fontina cheeseCoarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation: In a medium-heavy skillet, cook the bacon pieces over low to medium-low heat, turning as needed to achieve uniform crispness. 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. Yield: 4 servings Per serving: 418 calories; 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat; 50 percent calories from fat); 39 g carbohydrates; 66 mg cholesterol; 480 mg sodium; 15 g protein; 6 g fiber.

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