Glyphs! Feb 3, 12, 5:34 p.m.

Does anyone here use it? I saw some talk on the typophile forum about it but nothing really in depth. Link if you haven't seen it before:

http://glyphsapp.com/

SVG or canvas? Jan 3, 12, 12:13 a.m.

So I'm getting back into the game a little bit and I want to utilize all that fancy web spice I have in the cupboard...

Say I have a bunch of hi-res items and want to serve up a couple at a time at various resolutions depending on what they're being used for– canvas or SVG? It sounds like canvas is more versatile, but performance wise is it gonna bite me in the ass if I have a multi-layered CAD drawing that's been converted to one or the other? Most of the info I can find on this stuff is pretty old, so if anyone's lazy and and can link to a good summary I'll take that too.

Herpes monkey. Oct 19, 11, 6:24 p.m.

Leck Mich Im Arsch Aug 31, 11, 8:50 a.m.

http://pitchfork.com/news/43861-…

何これ？

Money on the side... Sep 25, 10, 9:04 p.m.

I need some. Let's think of something...

Grind Jun 3, 10, 1:16 p.m.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3533…

"And some schools are turning to more unconventional means, such as Pacific Hills School in West Hollywood’s recent threat to turn up the lights and play Burt Bacharach if students started to grind, according to the Los Angeles Times."

JS sliding gallery May 30, 10, 3:17 p.m.

Alright I need a little help here since I've been mucking around with all the wrong things for too long already... This is what I want to do:

http://www.bourakis.com.au/galle…

It's a shitty example but it's all I found since I can't remember any good examples. Things I want to do differently from that live example though is 1) I don't want the overflow hidden, i.e. I want the images to simply run off the side of the page and 2) I'd also like to lower the opacity for images not in the main view.

I know this should be easy, and I've got jquery, but I'd really appreciate some help while I'm still sane enough to understand it.

Alfonso Soriano May 3, 10, 8:18 p.m.

...is hitting .325 so far with two 2-run homers on Sunday. Great news!

A watch like... May 3, 10, 11:59 a.m.

Max Bill's designs for Junghans...

The top one is my favorite but the cheapest I can find either is around $700. Any ideas for similar watches? I'm looking for something automatic, very simple construction, the more low key the better. I do not like to see the date, metal bands, any more than a primary dial, etc. Any leads would be nice, new or even just pics of random watches. I'll likely be taking any pics I can find to a few people to keep their eyes out in order to sell me something similar.

e-pill Apr 27, 10, 3:03 p.m.

Oh no, what now?!

Large window display Q. Apr 8, 10, 4:17 p.m.

Say there's a glass wall, approximately 20' x 9'. First of all, what would be a good DPI for a photographic background (not a lot of detail is necessary) and text, primarily to be seen from about 15' back? Second, aside from simply printing on clear vinyl, what would I have to do so that people on the other side would see right through it (think window wraps on commuter buses)?

QBN/NYC [04/10/10] Apr 4, 10, 4:42 p.m.

QBN/NYC [04/10/10]

What: drinks and smokes presumably, in order to celebrate digdre's Excellent US Adventure.

Where: Dunno. Somewhere that doesn't suck and doesn't mind just a couple college kids *cough cough*

Walmart Fixie Mar 26, 10, 8:43 a.m.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/p…

Discuss.

Topic Mar 16, 10, 9:38 a.m.

Post. It's just one of those days, you know?

Banks? Mar 12, 10, 11:19 p.m.

I'm looking for a new bank to open a savings account. My current one has been unsatisfactory and quite nefarious if not incompetent. Something with no/small minimum that I can access easily around the country with no fee. Also that doesn't require a permanent address if possible (or need to know your address at all).

Combs Mar 12, 10, 8:17 p.m.

What kind of comb do you use? I'm having trouble finding a decent place to buy another afro pick but they're either junk or super expensive novelty items. I might just recycle the teeth in mine and make a new wooden base.

Poster crit/ideas. Mar 9, 10, 11:10 p.m.

The Assignment
Create a poster for the 31st annual Student Art Show at Tunxis Community College. Must use all provided text. 18" x 24"

My Goals
Not use literal imagery to suggest any of the six categories (photography, 3d, etc...). Keep the background as dark as possible since it will stand out more where it's meant to be displayed.

I just wanted to add something really basic and couldn't think of much... the things with X over them are lame... everything with a star is stuff I might want to use except the peeking guy, but the teachers liked it too much to exclude, meh. Note that the thumbnail sketches are inverted so I could scribble on them. The first image is the 'base' layout I created and am sticking with, save for some minor tweaks.

My idea...
Using the upper right from 3.jpg, fill each layer with black and the faintest dark-colored glow on the inner half of the edge. Lines would be traced white. I'm just posting this here because honestly I if I don't hear some other opinions I'm going to end up doing something stupid that I don't want and just starting over with a different one– more time than I can afford to put in.

So, thoughts?

Chapter symbol? Mar 7, 10, 5:36 p.m.

Is there a symbol or icon that represents a chapter? For example footnotes are easily understood by adding a superscript number, *, †, etc... I want to indicate chapters without referring to the word every time and without just using (1) (2) (3) etc because I am already using this for an inline list.

Does § do this? I know I've seen the symbol used before for something I just can't remember what for or what it's called.

Bold Mar 7, 10, 4:21 p.m.

This works.
This does not.
Neither does this.
<u>Or this.</u>

Bitch please. Mar 7, 10, 3:53 p.m.

http://nyulocal.com/on-campus/20…

http://deadspin.com/5477230/nyu-…

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The letter
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Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:15:11 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Brand Strategy Feedback

Prof. Galloway,

I would like to discuss a matter with you that bothered me. Yesterday evening I entered your 6pm Brand Strategy class approximately 1 hour late. As I entered the room, you quickly dismissed me, saying that I would need to leave and come back to the next class. After speaking with several students who are taking your class, they explained that you have a policy stating that students who arrive more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted to class.

As of yesterday evening, I was interested in three different Monday night classes that all occurred simultaneously. In order to decide which class to select, my plan for the evening was to sample all three and see which one I like most. Since I had never taken your class, I was unaware of your class policy. I was disappointed that you dismissed me from class considering (1) there is no way I could have been aware of your policy and (2) considering that it was the first day of evening classes and I arrived 1 hour late (not a few minutes), it was more probable that my tardiness was due to my desire to sample different classes rather than sheer complacency.

I have already registered for another class but I just wanted to be open and provide my opinion on the matter.

Regards,
xxxx

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xxxx
MBA 2010 Candidate
NYU Stern School of Business
xxxx.nyu.edu
xxx-xxx-xxxx

The Reply:

—— Forwarded Message ——-
From:
To: "xxxx"
Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:34:02 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: Brand Strategy Feedback

xxxx:

Thanks for the feedback. I, too, would like to offer some feedback.

Just so I've got this straight...you started in one class, left 15-20 minutes into it (stood up, walked out mid-lecture), went to another class (walked in 20 minutes late), left that class (again, presumably, in the middle of the lecture), and then came to my class. At that point (walking in an hour late) I asked you to come to the next class which "bothered" you.

Correct?

You state that, having not taken my class, it would be impossible to know our policy of not allowing people to walk in an hour late. Most risk analysis offers that in the face of substantial uncertainty, you opt for the more conservative path or hedge your bet (e.g., do not show up an hour late until you know the professor has an explicit policy for tolerating disrespectful behavior, check with the TA before class, etc.). I hope the lottery winner that is your recently crowned Monday evening Professor is teaching Judgement and Decision Making or Critical Thinking.

In addition, your logic effectively means you cannot be held accountable for any code of conduct before taking a class. For the record, we also have no stated policy against bursting into show tunes in the middle of class, urinating on desks or taking that revolutionary hair removal system for a spin. However, xxxx, there is a baseline level of decorum (i.e., manners) that we expect of grown men and women who the admissions department have deemed tomorrow's business leaders.

xxxx, let me be more serious for a moment. I do not know you, will not know you and have no real affinity or animosity for you. You are an anonymous student who is now regretting the send button on his laptop. It's with this context I hope you register pause...REAL pause xxxx and take to heart what I am about to tell you:

xxxx, get your shit together.

Getting a good job, working long hours, keeping your skills relevant, navigating the politics of an organization, finding a live/work balance...these are all really hard, xxxx. In contrast, respecting institutions, having manners, demonstrating a level of humility...these are all (relatively) easy. Get the easy stuff right xxxx. In and of themselves they will not make you successful. However, not possessing them will hold you back and you will not achieve your potential which, by virtue of you being admitted to Stern, you must have in spades. It's not too late xxxx...

Again, thanks for the feedback.

Professor Galloway