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"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.." -- Coach Darryl Royal
(more quotes on luck from About.com Quotations) The Texas Lottery is running a bunch of TV ads right now about your lucky day. Of course they're trying to sell more lottery tickets and some opponents to lotteries/gambling would say that the lucky ones are those who don't buy... but let's look at the lighter side of luck, good fortune, miracles or whatever you want to call it. The feeling you get when you solve a mystery, win a prize, or run across a cool design...
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In the Spotlight | How Do You Identify Fonts?
Identifying unknown font specimens takes knowledge, patience, and often a little bit of luck. Fortunately there are some online resources and people who can help. So, what methods, tips, and tricks do you use to identify fonts? In the comments on this blog post, RevDave -- an active forum member -- shares some of his methods for font identification. We'd like to hear from you as well. Are there specific sites you use or perhaps a great printed reference book? Or, are you lucky enough to have a great storehouse of font details stored in your head? Identify your font ID methods.
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| A Lucky Strike?
Check out the latest submission for the Strike Kings logo makeover. I really like the image. Original, different from most past submissions. I'd probably tweak the text/font a bit though. Critique this makeover.
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Top Picks - Starting a Business from your Home Business Guide | ![]() | | Most small freelance desktop publishing and graphic design businesses are home businesses. Are you thinking of joining the ranks? Perhaps some of these tips and ideas from About.com Home Business Guide Randy Duermyer will help you out. | | 1) Starting a Business During the Holidays
While others are planning a turkey dinner or decking the halls, perhaps you're writing up a business plan or handing out brochures. This could be a jolly time to start a new business. 2) Legitimate Work From Home Jobs
Freelance or not, you can work from home. But beware of scams and rip-offs. Some legit work-from-home jobs you might consider include web designer, webmaster, and blogging jobs. 3) 9 Reasons Not to Start a Home-Based Business
Although Randy describes nine obstacles to starting a business he also offers up ways around each of those obstacles. So really, this article is 9 ways to start a home-based business even when circumstances aren't quite right. |
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