Dave Burdick
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Quick CSS for type with csstypeset
I’m a big believer in learning by doing. But I’m also a believer in deadlines, so sometimes you don’t have time to learn. Well, here’s a pretty cool tool that strikes a balance: csstypeset.com Use a very user-friendly control panel with sliders to get the type effects you desire, copy the code and slap it … Continue reading
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I have a week “off” this week, which means I’m really trying not to pay attention to the office, save for producing a special section mostly from home. In the spare time, I’ve finally found time to experiment with a few of the more recently relevant social tools out there. I asked Facebook which tools … Continue reading
Chrome is my browser of choice (though I typically have two going at a time). As such, I’ve spent time building a list of extensions that I find to be vital or just plain awesome. This list is as much for me after my work computer dies one of its many deaths as it is … Continue reading
Huh? Gmail for journalists? How different could email use be for journalists and, you know, normal people? Well, not that different, in truth, but here are some productivity tips that I find especially helpful while I’m working. Let’s see how you can improve your workflow with filters (beginner), Labs (intermediate) and keyboard shortcuts (advanced).
UPDATE: More changes to Storify in October, 2011. This post now reflects those changes. Storify helps aggregate citizen journalism efforts via Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube and other sites. It creates an embeddable object where you can display only the reactions that you curate, which can be particularly useful in situations where there is an … Continue reading
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