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1. typeface.js: Rendering text with Javascript

   http://typeface.neocracy.org/

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   This set of Javascript libraries allows Web publishers to use server-side fonts on pages without Flash or creating images. It's probably too complex for my needs, but watch this space.

   • Tags: Web publishing, typography, useful, hmm
   • Saved by McChris on October 27, 2008.

2. OUseful.Info: Data Scraping Wikipedia with Google Spreadsheets

   http://ouseful.wordpress.com/2008/10/14/data-scraping-wikipedia-with-google-spreadsheets/

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   I'm not sure how I would use this, but here's an interesting workflow for pulling data out of Wikpedia and manipulating it with Yahoo! Pipes.

   • Tags: wikipedia, metadata, useful, research
   • Saved by McChris on October 21, 2008.

3. instantShift: 21 Most Used Fonts By Professional Designers

   http://www.instantshift.com/2008/10/05/21-most-used-fonts-by-professional-designers/

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   Its no shocker Helvetica is number one, but it is interesting to see which ones are default Adobe fonts and which ones aren't.

   • Tags: design, typography, reference
   • Saved by McChris on October 21, 2008.

4. How Wikipedia Works

   http://howwikipediaworks.com/

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   This is the free online version of a book that describes Wikipedia's production system for practitioners.

   • Tags: wikipedia, production, book
   • Saved by McChris on October 02, 2008.

1. Austin, Texas

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   A central spot for all things Austin! If you're an Austinite - add your personal site, or add sites for local establishments, events etc!