Author Archives: Chris Heisel

How the Map Changed From 2004 – Interactive Feature – NYTimes.com

How the Map Changed From 2004 – Interactive Feature – NYTimes.com – I clicked the link expecting the traditional, super detailed, God I wish I had that kind of staff sort of map from the NYTimes. But I was surprised. … Continue reading

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TidBITS Just for Fun: Top 10 Screensavers for the 21st Century

TidBITS Just for Fun: Top 10 Screensavers for the 21st Century – I don't know why, but I totally geek over screensavers. I'm downloading the Escher and iSight ones now.

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Gallery | Election day: Strange polls | Photo 4 | ajc.com

Gallery | Election day: Strange polls | Photo 4 | ajc.com – Ok. That's the _coolest_ polling place. Ever. (via Maura)

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Leading, not managing

There are many categories of nerddom in which I fall, but today I had to share this bit of management nerddom from [an Cringley post about Steve Jobs](http://www.pbs.org/cringely/pulpit/2008/pulpit_20081107_005502.html): Dell and HP have the odd strategic initiative, like getting into or … Continue reading

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Toast Driven – Django Doctest Tips

Toast Driven – Django Doctest Tips – I have to say, I still don't "get" using Doctest. Writing test_ methods on a TestCase still feels more natural to me. That said, this looks to be an interesting new Django blogger!

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