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Every modern typographer agrees on the one-space rule. It’s one of the canonical rules of the profession, in the same way that waiters know that the salad fork goes to the left of the dinner fork and fashion designers know to put men’s shirt buttons on the right and women’s on the left. Every major style guide—including the Modern Language Association Style Manual and theChicago Manual of Style—prescribes a single space after a period. (The Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association, used widely in the social sciences, allows for two spaces in draft manuscripts but recommends one space in published work.) Most ordinary people would know the one-space rule, too, if it weren’t for a quirk of history. In the middle of the last century, a now-outmoded technology—the manual typewriter—invaded the American workplace. To accommodate that machine’s shortcomings, everyone began to type wrong. And even though we no longer use typewriters, we all still type like we do. —Manjoo
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I love you guys, but you’re crazy. On questions of aesthetic preference there’s no particular reason that normal people should listen to a bunch of geeky obsessives who spend orders of magnitude more time on these issues than average. It’s like how you probably shouldn’t listen to me when I tell you not to use .doc files or that you might want to consider a digital audio player with Ogg Vorbis support. I strongly believe those things, but even I know they’re pointless and arbitrary for everyone who doesn’t consider “Save As…” an opportunity for political action.
Nor should we assume that just because typographers believe earnestly in the single space that their belief is held entirely in good faith. They’re drunk on the awesome power of their proportional fonts, and sure of the cosmic import of the minuscule kerning decisions that it is their lonely duty to make. Of course they don’t want lowly typists exercising their opinions about letter spacing. Those people aren’t qualified to have opinions! —Lee
dang. might start saving those avocado and mango seeds now.
Chart: America’s Gardens Are Warmer in 2012
One way to tell that the world (or at this country) is warming is to take a look at the map the USDA puts on the back of seed packets, which shows that winter temperatures have risen pretty much everywhere in the U.S. The Department of Agriculture released an update to the 1990 version of its “Plant Hardiness Zone Map,” which reveals much milder winters than in the past. Read more.
[Image: USDA]
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Watch this mayor’s soul leave his body. Fine questioning by a TV reporter. via ImmigrationProf.
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Jan Brewer vs. Obama: An airport meeting turns into an epic battle
She wrote some things in her book he didn’t like: The tough-on-immigration Arizona governor, who was not particularly happy with the way the president treated her in a much-talked-about-at-the-time 2010 meeting, wrote about it in her new book ”Scorpions for Breakfast,” and Obama didn’t like what she said. So, last night, when Obama got into Phoenix, this happened. ”I will say that a picture is what it is,” she said. “I must say, I was not hostile. I was trying to be very, very gracious. I respect the office of the president, and I would never be disrespectful in that manner.” What we would give to hear that conversation up close. (AP Photo) source
3 weeks to read the book.
Monthly Archives: April 2008
Idaho County races get coverage
Idaho County Free Press one of the only papers in the state covering Legislative races. Jim Rehder, a Democrat and member of the county commission is challenging Paul Shepherd of Riggins. Rehder cites education, jobs, smart growth, community health and … Continue reading
Yost sues for spot on ballot
Boise Democrat Matt Yost filed suit against the Secretary of State hoping to get a spot on the District 15 ballot. Yost was disqualified in the District 15 Senate race against John Andreason because Sec. Ysursa deemed him unqualified for … Continue reading
USFWS: Keep bull trout listed
Fish and Wildlife Service says bull trout are still threatened in lower 48. Decision on 5-year review keeps open option for considering multiple bull trout populations down the road. USFWS’s Ted Koch: “This maintains the status quo and provides opportunities … Continue reading
EPA taking comments on field burning
Environmental Protection Agency is expediting approval of a negotiated field burning plan hashed out by state actors. Public comments run through May. Russell in the Spokesman. Walker, CDA Press. Info here.
First Iraq death to hit home
I didn’t know him well, but I have had dinner with Maj. Stuart Wolfer, our daughters played together a bit and then he was killed in Iraq. Even when I heard that two local soldiers had been killed a few … Continue reading
Idaho-Cuba trade: $0
Idaho-Cuba trade netted $0 in year since Otter Cuba adventure. 100,000 lbs. of pork contract never fulfilled. $2 million in sales came out of China trip, however. Otter now in Mexico. Druzin in the Statesman.
Paul not going to TF
Presidential candidate Ron Paul is skipping Twin Falls and coming to the College of Idaho in Caldwell instead. Twin Falls supporters from Twin are caravanning. Show is 4 p.m. April 25. Hunzeker in the Times-News.
U of I Law School in Boise would cost $5-$6 million
Proposed U of I Law School in Boise would focus on business and intellectual property law. Would cost the school $5 or $6 million more. Would nearly double size of the school. Backers pitching the State Board of Ed today … Continue reading
Syme wants less bombs, more butter
Conservative blogger Adam Graham interviews U.S. Senate candidate Scott Syme. Iraq war vet, Wilder farm boy wants quick withdrawal from Iraq, focus on economic problems at home, streamlined guest worker process and smaller government. Looks up to McClure: Less bombs, … Continue reading
Idaho County commish, Dem challenging Heinrich
Idaho County commissioner Randy Doman will challenge Sen. Lee Heinrich in November. Doman: “And let’s not forget that good government requires personal integrity and truly serving the community, not serving oneself or those who contribute to your staying in office.” … Continue reading
Luna touts progress at Legislature
State schools chief Tom Luna in CDA touting progress at Legislature. Luna: “iSTARS was the closest Idaho has ever come to an improved teacher pay plan. It failed to pass the Senate by just one vote. I don’t consider that … Continue reading
Yost trying to get on ballot in Boise’s District 15
Matt Yost, first time candidate for Legislature, fighting disqualification. He was not registered to vote in the district for a year, though he has lived there. Six candidates disqualified by Secretary of State for carpetbagging. Yost is fighting for chance … Continue reading
