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Thursday, December 1, 2016

Ethnic retailing is moving from niche to mainstream

Canadian consumers are changing, but too few retailers are paying attention

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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Gear Of The Year 2016: Sound and Vision

By: Chris Haslam

Brush Lettering: It Only Gets Better After Practice (Part 2)

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.

The post Brush Lettering: It Only Gets Better After Practice (Part 2) appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Scans of 'Lucy's' bones cast doubt on how our early human ancestors lived

By: Liat Clark

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

COC signs with new agency of record until 2020 Tokyo Games

Christmas Wallpaper Calendars: December 2016

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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The Carrier Deal Is Great-But Trump Hasn't Saved Manufacturing Yet

Don't read too much into the President-elect's much-hyped deal with Carrier air conditioning to keep manufacturing jobs in the US. The post The Carrier Deal Is Great---But Trump Hasn't Saved Manufacturing Yet appeared first on WIRED.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Volvo introduces a test drive with a difference

Automaker aims to donate $100,000 to United Way before year's end

How To Build A SpriteKit Game In Swift 3 (Part 1)

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.

The post How To Build A SpriteKit Game In Swift 3 (Part 1) appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

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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