The 960 Grid System is an effort to streamline web development workflow by providing commonly used dimensions, based on a width of 960 pixels. There are two variants: 12 and 16 columns, which can be used separately or in tandem.

“Visualization is a technique to graphically represent sets of data. When data is large or abstract, visualization can help make the data easier to read or understand.”
Andreas Pihlström (suprb)

Taschen launch Guidelines for Online Success

One of the guys is un fortunately going to be leaving the NY side of WAI, here's he's fairwell - good luck buddy!