Catching up on a LOT of backed-up readings after finally getting a couple large projects out the door, so, let’s dive right in! Not a totally new idea, but a great use of CSS none-the-less (scroll down to see the … Continue reading
Category Archives: font
Fonts, Fonts, Everywhere, But Not a Font in Use…
Okay, brief Iron Maiden reference out of the way, now to the action… A brief note: I will be using the term “common font” to mean anything you can typically rely on to already be on a user’s computer (Helvetica, … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
First some good news from Google: Voice Actions for Android. Pretty slick. And now the bad. Or is it? I’m still trying to read between the lines in Google’s and Verizon’s new partnership on net neutrality… There is a lot … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
Been a while! So let’s dive right in… Anyone into stargazing? The Google Sky app for Android seems like a pretty cool way to do it! I’ve never found any reason to consider switching from jQuery to YUI, but I … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
The first to come after “the big blog move of 2010“. Been busy, haven’t read a lot lately, so, get something to drink, maybe a snack, this is going to be a long one… Wouldn’t this be awesome if every … Continue reading
A GREAT Article About Web Fonts
From a thankfully-brief history, to the current state, to options for implementation, A List Apart‘s article, Web Fonts at the Crossing, is a great wrap-up and prep-course all-in-one. We have no excuses now. Do we? So?? Happy fonting, Atg Top⇪
Huge News! The Google Font API has Arrived!!
Paul Irish brings forth news of the Google Font API! Go to Google’s Getting Started page, check-out their Font Directory, and, if you prefer, take advantage of their WebFont Loader, akin to TypeKit‘s service! And be sure to play with … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
With all the hubba-baloo circling between Steve Jobs and Adobe, here is an interesting take on the situation, and prediction of the world in which we will soon live and work. Thanks for the forward, Dan. I’ve written before about … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
A nice CSS3 article from Brothercake showing how to (subtlety) apply text-shadow for a slightly embossed effect. Now, note, I am not talking about the old-school drop shadow we all hate, that looks like your browser is having a seizure. … Continue reading
Today’s Readings
This is in no way practical, but it is still a fun exhibition of CSS prowess nonetheless: a typeface made completely in CSS. Not everyone likes the idea of CSS Frameworks, but, as Alex points out in his SitePoint article, … Continue reading