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37 Steps to Perfect Markup is an exhaustive FAQ about (X)HTML, and is a compelling and human-friendly argument for using semantic markup. It serves as an excellent refresher on the fundamentals, which all webdesigners could benefit from.

The Elements of Typographic Style Applied to the Web is Richard Rutter’s extensive companion to Robert Bringhurst’s book The Elements of Typographic Style. It expands upon the book’s principles in a web-relevant manner and cover in detail every aspect of online typesetting.

Thomas Baekdal has compiled a report entitled Actual Browser Sizes, an investigation that focuses on the visible browser window as opposed to screen resolution:
“The report finds, among other things, that the majority of people browse maximized or very close to it. … And, in order to support 95% of your visitors, you need to […]

This teaser trailer for the upcoming Simpsons Movie was broadcast during Sunday night’s episode of The Simpsons. It features some of the typical slapstick that we’ve come to expect from the show in recent years, and a style of animation that brings to mind the visual majesty that was Futurama.
In other exciting Simpsons-related news, Alan […]

HBO is developing a series based on the Preacher comics. Finally, a reason to keep HBO subscriptions now that Deadwood is no more.
“Preacher,” which ran from 1995-2000, told the story of a down-and-out Texas preacher possessed by Genesis, a supernatural entity conceived by the unnatural coupling of an angel and a demon. Given immense powers, […]