DFW Adobe Users Group meeting on Oct 13 from 11am – 1pm at Nerdbooks in Richardson – Guest speaker Chuck Mallott of Oaktree Creative will discuss the use of CSS in modern site design.�? Here's an outline of what Chuck will cover:

Introduction
�?�?�? 1. Who I am and what I do
�?�?�? 2. Where I came from and how I got started

CSS Myths
�?�?�? 1. CSS is too hard to learn
�?�?�? 2. CSS-based designs only work in certain browsers
�?�?�? 3. CSS-based designs are boxy and boring
�?�?�?
Quick Bit on Web Standards
�?�?�? 1. Structure (xhtml)
�?�?�? 2. Presentation (css)
�?�?�? 3. Behavior (javascript, actionscript, ajax)
�?�?�? 4. Semantics

Getting Started
�?�?�? 1. Setting up CSS files
�?�?�? 2. Working with CSS files
�?�?�? 3. Handling browser differences

Avoiding Problems
�?�?�? 1. Classitis, Divitis
�?�?�? 2. Inline styles
�?�?�? 3. Non-semantic markup
�?�?�? 4. Mixing presentation & structure

A Few Tricks
�?�?�? 1. Using the DL to markup a thumbnail list
�?�?�? 2. CSS Rollovers
�?�?�? 3. Vertical Rhythm

Q & A

We will also be raffling a copy of Jason Fincanon's Flash book and some great prizes from Photoshop World!

Pizza and refreshments will be served! Don't forget to sign up so we know how many of you are coming!

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