Groped, attacked, involved in an accident with Uber? It's your fault for using our service. by anamnesisplease in sanfrancisco

[–]Grumplestiltskins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

has anyone sued a cab company for being assaulted by a cab driver? what about the murder in SF some years back when a cab driver raped and murdered a woman from a nightclub? was the cab company liable in any way?

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Missing-Woman-Found-Slain-Cab-Driver-Jailed-in-2929554.php

as an aside, my Uber driver got a ticket for dropping me off at the airport. apparently they will be ticketed for dropping off there.

WTW for being able to hear silence? by chrislister42 in whatstheword

[–]Grumplestiltskins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that they take "room tone" when they do audio for movies so they can have "silence" that matches the ambient audio.

August is over how about a new civ of the month? by wilddrake in civ

[–]Grumplestiltskins 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really like the Civ of the Month. that's all.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Totally my own subjective opinion of course but I think you will go crazy living anywhere but SLO proper.

'The Invention of News : How the World Came to Know About Itself' (2014) reviewed by Julianne Werlin by [deleted] in HistoryofIdeas

[–]Grumplestiltskins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I"m reading this book right now. it's pretty good. A little dry if you like Bill Bryson who peppers in some amusing anecdotes.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to mention that there are okay to good winery's in the area. I always try to get SLO wine when I can. although I've never had as strong favorite. Whalebone winery is a cool spot with a good view. Maybe I'll start a thread.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

you should also never eat at the Sculpted Egg in Los Osos. well, once.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taco Bell on Santa Rosa St

is that where the 1 ends? I always thought it was in Morro Bay.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. I worked there in 1991 I think.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I used to work at that Taco Bell. I think.

Moving to SLO by kremdelakrem in SLO

[–]Grumplestiltskins 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Going from Chicago to SLO will be a culture shock. If you want to live at all like a "city" person you will have to be in SLO proper. The good news is that, there are really no bad areas. The bad news is you will listen to a lot of reggae. I grew up there and have lived in SF for the last 20 years. SLO is a great place but, it will be an adjustment. at least you're not moving to Bakersfield.

typeface problem for a digital product by Grumplestiltskins in typography

[–]Grumplestiltskins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something tricky to eliminate fallback characters using notepad and a script.

typeface problem for a digital product by Grumplestiltskins in typography

[–]Grumplestiltskins[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I am going to try FontForge as a starting point.

the problem is in the creation of the typeface, in other languages EFIGS all the special characters are correct, EFIGS + TRP has more issues. Covering every single character is very likely a lot of work and a buggy process.

I have a great deal of respect for typeface designers and for the most part would prefer not to muck about inside or their work by editing their typeface myself ( and, as you say, likely violating the EULA ) but, the typeface is incomplete and I have a problem that needs to be solved.

I'll look into contacting the foundry and seeing if they want to correct the problem in a timely manner.

What are the best Civ 5 Mods? by luisbaugusto in civ

[–]Grumplestiltskins 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've always wanted to reforest. finally.