The humorous plots in his xkcd webcomic are one of the favorite parts for many readers. Their distinctive, Tufteian style delivers the information – in this case, a punch line – without ...

Just make any plot now. Practice it now so that when you actually need to make a plot you will be prepared. One last reminder - I am not a python expert, I just play one on this blog.

The former New England Mafia boss was sentenced Friday to 5½ years in prison for his role in the shakedown of Providence strip clubs.