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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: May 2008
Eight Idaho counties to use new voting system
Eight Idaho counties will use new balloting systems on Tuesday, including Idaho’s most populous county.
Elections offices in Ada, Blaine, Cassia, Latah, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties are using brand new bubble (think SAT) or “arrow” ballots and optical scan vote counters in Tuesday’s Primary Election… Continue reading
Otter not picking in Meridian Senate race
Gov. Otter has no favorite in Meridian Senate primary battle. Rep. Mark Snodgrass is challenging Sen. Shirley McKague, who was appointed to the Senate by Otter. Otter spokesman: “He has two friends in the race.” And Hartnett and Ellsworth in … Continue reading
Risch “tax cut” was a shift
Senate candidate Jim Risch’s claims that he cut $200 million in taxes questioned. State economist calls it a shift from property to sales tax. Democratic opponent Larry LaRocco: “It’s a lie.” GOP opponent Phenneger: “It’s a half-truth.” Risch: I was … Continue reading
Significant wolf season proposed
428 wolf culls proposed. More than originally planned, but could be stopped by Montana judge. Cal Groen, Fish and Game Department director: “We’re looking at a wolf population today at least five times above the federal management standards. We made … Continue reading
Beck will take stab at GOP chairman
Rod Beck will challenge Idaho GOP chairman Kirk Sullivan at the party convention in June. Boise water lobbyist and former U.S. House candidate Norm Semanko had considered a run but will only stand for election if Sullivan is doomed. Beck: … Continue reading
More hot races
From Caldwell, blogging at Voices.IdahoStatesman.com (do I hear voices?), Prof. Jasper LiCalzi handicaps the Treasure Valley races. LiCalzi is not afraid to be wrong. He calls Canyon County for Bowers (who had someone knock on his door), Thayn who may … Continue reading
Farm Bill gives me nada for my corn
A couple of years ago I called Idaho potato magnate J. R. Simplot to ask him about farm subsidies. There was an Associated Press story coming across the wire that listed billionaire-farmer Simplot as one of the largest recipients of government farm subsidies in the country, and since Simplot is a major player in southwest Idaho, my editor wanted his side of the story. Continue reading
Risch mum on Craig
Candidate Jim Risch has nothing to say about Sen. Larry Craig. Risch: “There’s nothing I can say about that situation that would advance the matter. I’m looking forward, I’m not looking backward.” Candidate Neal Thompson: “Neal’s not gonna go there. … Continue reading
ATF takes out contract on Sali
Rep. Bill Sali is complaining to the ATF for more credit on pocket knife spat. Sali wants credit for stopping the Feds from buying inspirational Leathermen for agents. But ATF says it stopped the purchases well before Sali complained. Sali: … Continue reading
Moyle spending his war chest
Campaign finance filings show Rep. Mike Moyle is spending out of his war chest to fend off a high profile write-in campaign against him. Nancy Merrill has $25,000 and counting to spend on the race. District 14 Senate race is … Continue reading
Nuke watchdog appeals shipments
Snake River Alliance appeals plan for INL to process nuclear waste from 14 other facilities for storage in New Mexico. DOE: “We feel that the Idaho facility is very well equipped to treat this waste,” she said. “It helps us … Continue reading
Air VanderSloot expenses reported
10 Idaho legislators who were flown to East Idaho and back on a corporate jet in the heat of the 2008 legislative session have reported the jaunt as a campaign expense. From $300 to $550 reported in campaign expenses or … Continue reading
