Justified text hurts readibility

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Some people like fully justified text. I guess it brings another layer of perceived order to an otherwise chaotic universe. If you choose to implement it on a web page, be warned that legibility suffers due to the crude justification algorithms implemented in browsers.

But even with sophisticated page layout software, justified text blocks often suffer from poor spacing and excessive hyphenation and require manual refinement. This level of control is not even a remote possibility on Web pages. The most recent browser versions (and CSS) support justified text, but it is achieved by crude adjustments to word spacing. Fine adjustments are not possible on low-resolution computer displays and are impractical to implement in today's Web browsers. Also, Web browsers are unlikely to offer automatic hyphenation any time soon, another "must" for properly justified text. For the foreseeable future, the legibility of your Web documents will suffer if you set your text in justified format.

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Tags: Web Design

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LA Galaxy - Sasquatch next?

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The LA Galaxy is rumoured to be chasing the elusive northwestern primate Sasquatch, aka Bigfoot, to replace their current mascot Cozmo Alexi Lalas was overheard saying "An alien frog was great when no one knew about us, but now that we have Beckham coming and Tom Cruise rumoured to be buying the club, it is time to add this crypto-zoologic star to the Galaxy family."

When asked about the rumors Cozmo replied "I would hope that 4 years of loyal mascotting would count for something with the Front Office, but that's the kind of business we're in. It's not like being an MLS Mascot is that lucrative - I hear Talon does appearances on the side for the Nationals and American University. I've already received offers to join teams in the First division on Virgon Seven and another from a club on the third moon of Endor. I'd like to stay with the club, but its now in the front office's hands."

Bigfoot could not be reached for comment.

Tags: Funny, LA Galaxy, Soccer

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