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Ara argues the case for semantics in practical terms.

Ever wonder what an em dash was for? Ever heard of an en dash? Did you know that they were quite different from the simple hyphen? Well, if you want to learn more, read this article entitled En Dashes and Em Dashes by Get It Write Online.
Update: According to: “The Trouble With EM ’n EN [...]

You learn something new every day. These two Flash-based shorts lift the veil and shed some bright halogen light on just what Creative Commons is all about. Definitely worth the viewing. (via Adbusters)

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