Enforcing Strong Passwords in Django Admin

After googling the subject for hours and getting nowhere I decided to turn to the #django channel on freenode. If you'd like to enforce a minimum password strength in the Django Admin app you're in the right place.

"Sticky" blocks in Pure Javascript

I needed a "sticky div" on a website I've been working on. In other words a block that sticks to the top of the window when the page is scrolled down, so that it will remain visible at all times. Unfortunately, all the examples I found required jQuery.  Scouring the 'net I found nothing in pure javascript...

Well, Actually ...

Being a little too smart for their own good, geeks often find themselves correcting others in a pedantic manner.  Unfortunately and unwittingly, we build walls between ourselves and others when we focus on unimportant details in this way.  Over the years, through trial and error I've learned to avoid this more often than not, but it is something I need to work at and keep mindful about.

On Startups and Starting Your Own Business

Other than having a child, little is as difficult and fulfilling as starting your own business.  I haven't posted lately because I've been preparing for my first attempt, and there is plenty to do.

Doubling Your Podcast Efficiency

Self improvement is so easy these days.  Geeks already know podcasts can assist learning and keep your mind sharp when working out, walking to work, or even cleaning the house.  However, the number of quality podcasts and online talks is only increasing which means it's important to stay efficient.  In this post I'll explain how.

Export Notes from Ipod Touch or Iphone / Ipad

Here's how I exported the notes from the Notes app on my Ipod Touch.  Unfortunately this time you'll have to be a pro to follow along.

History of Computing

Today I'm watching this interesting talk on the history of computing by Douglas Crockford.

Understanding Free Software Licenses

If you're like me software licenses bore you to tears.  No really, I can barely get to the second paragraph before my eyes glaze over and start to droop.  As such, a reasonable business idea might be to gather them all together into a book and market them as a cure for insomnia.  ;)