Thursday, December 1, 2016
Ethnic retailing is moving from niche to mainstream
MDMA rolls onto the psychotherapy scene as FDA greenlights Phase III clinical trial
MDMA is a psychotropic drug of recreational abuse. Now scientists are beginning to more carefully explore its psychoactive effects, in hopes that it can be used to treat PTSD.
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Brush Lettering: It Only Gets Better After Practice (Part 2)
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In the first part of this article, we discussed the resurgence of lettering, we defined the differences between lettering, calligraphy, and typeface design, and we also discussed pens, papers, and other supplies. In this second part, I will share with you how I got started, my journey, and will also share specific tips on how to start. Let's get started.
When I decided to practice lettering daily, I was a tad overwhelmed with the options: Crayola (there is even a term for it, crayligraphy), pointed pen, brushes, illustrative lettering, lettering, calligraphy (Copperplate and Spencerian), modern calligraphy, and so on. I did not know what to do or where to start.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
ET deals: Dell Latitude 15 3000 15.6-inch laptop for $679
Today, Dell is discounting the 15.6-inch Latitude 15 3000 laptop by a whopping 52% off the sticker price. With a full HD display, a Core i7 CPU, and a six-cell 65WHr battery, this solid machine is a real bargain at just $679.
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Canadian Olympic Committee signs with Sid Lee
Christmas Wallpaper Calendars: December 2016
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New month, new wallpapers! To get you in the right mood for December, designers and artists from across the globe got their ideas bubbling and created unique and inspiring Christmas wallpaper calendars to deck your desktop. This monthly wallpapers mission has been going on for eight years now, and we are very thankful to everyone who challenges their artistic skills and contributes to it each month anew.
This post features desktop artwork for December 2016. Each wallpaper comes in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. Now you only need to decide on your favorite!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Volvo introduces a test drive with a difference
How To Build A SpriteKit Game In Swift 3 (Part 1)
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a SpriteKit game from beginning to beta? Does developing a physics-based game seem daunting? Game-making has never been easier on iOS since the introduction of SpriteKit.
In this three-part series, we will explore the basics of SpriteKit. We will touch on SKPhysics, collisions, texture management, interactions, sound effects, music, buttons and SKScenes. What might seem difficult is actually pretty easy to grasp. Stick with us while we make RainCat.
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ET deals: Save big during Cyber Week
Still searching for discounts after Black Friday? Retailers aren't finished rolling out the deals just yet! You can save big on tablets, laptops, consoles, and even electric toothbrushes during the Cyber Week blow-out, so let's jump into the bargains!
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DOE Report Shows Potential for Behind-the-Meter Distributed Wind
On November 21, 2016, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a report titled “Assessing the Future of Distributed Wind: Opportunities for Behind-the-Meter Projects” which explores the potential of distributed wind energy in the U.S. through 2050. According to a DOE press release, the assessment-commissioned by the DOE and authored by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory- is the first of its kind and considers and quantifies the energy sources' addressable resource potential, economic potential and market potential.
Monday, November 28, 2016
A great time to be in Canada… uh, I mean PR
New 'App Class' SD cards will offer guaranteed performance for mobile applications
The SD Association has updated its guidelines for SD card performance, with a new "App Class" for SD cards that can use Android Marshmallow and Nougat's "Adoptable Storage" option effectively.
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SpaceX Files FCC Application for Space Internet
One of the most popular points of contention in broadband internet delivery is that much of the United States is underserved or not served at all by internet speeds that meet the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) definition of high-speed internet. Outside of the United States, the situation is even more dire.
Renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk is betting on space for global, super-fast internet service.
On Nov. 15, SpaceX, the private company that aims to get humanity to Mars, filed an application with the FCC to put 4,425 satellites into orbit around Earth.
Sunday, November 27, 2016
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Friday, November 25, 2016
How To Train As The Friday Shopper Who Other Bargain Hunters Fear
Diageo's 'Crown on the House' brings tasting home
ET deals roundup: The best Black Friday deals
Retailers have unleashed some of their biggest discounts, and this is a perfect opportunity to get some great bargains as you relax at home, and eat some pie. Why fight the crowds?
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The best science gifts for kids in 2016
Spark a kid's interest in science and put a little more wonder in their winter wonderland this year with one of these science gifts, chosen by a perennial kid at heart.
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China To Automakers: "Make EVs, Or Die."
Web Development Reading List #160: Real Stories About HTTP/2, Cascading Style Sheets, And Code Of Shame
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We have great new technology available to enhance our websites. But while theoretical articles explain well what the technologies do, we often struggle to find real use cases or details on how things worked out in actual projects.
This week I stumbled across a couple of great posts that share exactly these precious real-life insights: stories about HTTP/2 implementation, experiences from using the Cascade of CSS in large-scale projects, and insights into employing Service Worker and BackgroundSync to build solid forms.
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
EnergySage Introduces First Community Solar Marketplace
In a press release on November 21, Boston-based EnergySage announced its new project, Community Solar Marketplace, the first online community solar power marketplace in the U.S.
EnergySage, an online solar marketplace, has allowed users to learn about solar technology, locate pre-screened solar installation companies and compare installation quotes online since 2011.
'Your Morning' embarks on first travel partnership
ET deals roundup: Black Friday deals are now live
Retailers aren't waiting around for Friday to unleash some of their biggest discounts, and this is a perfect opportunity to get some great bargains as you relax at home, and eat some pie.
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Brush Lettering: It Only Gets Better After Practice (Part 1)
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The resurgence of hand lettering, calligraphy, signage, penmanship, or really anything that is graphic and handmade is increasingly difficult to ignore. Along with letters drawn in any of the categories just mentioned, drawing, sketching, sketchnoting, and any hybrid style (combinations of the above) have also been gaining attention among designers, illustrators, and other professionals.
A quick look around social media or simply googling lettering will quickly show impressive and notable work. Last year I deliberately started practicing brush lettering, meaning I had a dedicated time to practice exercises, write out words and practice letterforms.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Qualcomm claims it will lead the mobile industry with Snapdragon 835, 10nm manufacturing
Qualcomm expects to be the first major Samsung customer with 10nm hardware shipping out the door in 2017. Will beating Apple and other vendors to the new node give the company a leg up in overall performance?
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Why IKEA is playing it up downstairs
CSS Inheritance, The Cascade And Global Scope: Your New Old Worst Best Friends
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I'm big on modular design. I've long been sold on dividing websites into components, not pages, and amalgamating those components dynamically into interfaces. Flexibility, efficiency and maintainability abound.
But I don't want my design to look like it's made out of unrelated things. I'm making an interface, not a surrealist photomontage. As luck would have it, there is already a technology, called CSS, which is designed specifically to solve this problem. Using CSS, I can propagate styles that cross the borders of my HTML components, ensuring a consistent design with minimal effort.
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