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In Washington, Iowa, there

will powers — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:10:01 -0800

In Washington, Iowa, there is a street named South Avenue D. Probably in many other places, also.

The street sign there, though, is done in all cap abbreviations, thus S AVE D.

But the letterfit and word space are such that, driving by at 35 mph, it reads as SAVED. Which made me feel very good as I drove past it several times a few months ago, terrible sinner that I yam. Without a camera, so you’ll just have to imagine it. I shall probably never drive by that sign again, and if I do, I shall not likely have a camera. But the message will always be there, and those searching for South Avenue C or South Avenue E will see that message and know that all will be OK.

powers

Kern?! When did I have

pattyfab — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:38:56 -0800

Kern?! When did I have kern?

http://www.yelp.com/biz/lunt-fontanne-theatre-new-york

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russellm — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:43:41 -0800

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Spire — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:11:22 -0800

Fabulous.

James Puckett — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:48:59 -0800

Fabulous.

would have been better if it

russellm — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:39:16 -0800

would have been better if it was “WAIT FORGA . . P.”

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lol

Christian Barca — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:55:18 -0800

lol :)hahaha
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Ironic kerning

russellm — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:28:42 -0800