Monthly Archives: April 2013

Apr 04

For those of us of a certain computer age

Posted on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 11:15 AM by Jeff

The Oregon Trail Company’s Official Moving Contract (should be valid only if played on an Apple IIe/IIGS) Why the Africa map on “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” is the most difficult task ever incorporated into a children’s game … Continue reading →

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Apr 03

The last odd-year map in Iowa

Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 3:08 PM by Jeff

was released online on Monday. Starting in 2014, publication will switch to a two-year schedule. Given the number of 2012 maps I’ve seen available at a couple rest areas earlier this year, it will likely be OK. The page’s title … Continue reading →

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Apr 02

What is it with all these special elections?

Posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 1:14 PM by Jeff

On the first Tuesday after the first Monday (unless noted), Iowa looooves special elections this year. The Secretary of State lists seven allowable scheduled dates, and that doesn’t include votes that must be held within a certain number of days … Continue reading →

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Apr 02

Google found the Titanic

Posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 12:38 AM by Jeff

…on its April Fools treasure map. (If you drag the spyglass/Street View icon in the area, you will see blue dots for NOAA pictures taken in the debris field. However, these are not accurately placed because they are too far apart … Continue reading →

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