Best Computer Diagnostic Tool: Google | Lifehacker Whenever anybody asks me to help them solve a computer problem, I always ask if they’ve Googled it yet…cause that’s just what I’m going to do.
Chart Makeovers | Juice Analytics Before and after side-by-side comparison of several charts. While the specific example used is not perfect for astronomers, it’s a great illustration of how to implement the general ideas: emphasize the interesting, use color carefully, minimize chart junk, etc. But my favorite: organize data visuals in a way that mimics thought process comparisons where appropriate.
Third Time's a Charm for COMPETES Bill | Science News YAY! Clever the “procedural tactic” the Dems used…they split up the bill so representatives could go on the record as anti-porn, pro-military, AND pro-science.