Crabgrass is a software libre web application designed for social networking, group collaboration and network organizing. Our goal is to create communication tools that are tailored specifically to meet the needs of bottom up grassroots organizing. The internet may herald a deep change in democratic communication, but the internet is simultaneously the most effective tool for mass surveillance ever devised. Crabgrass is a secure alternative to for profit social networking and organizing platforms.

The yes men hijack the conservative ny paper to make a statement about climate change.

I remember when I was promoted to associate vice president. My parents were so proud.

Make templates for paperwork models from 3d Data files.

A great list of lessons, opportunity, effects and such.
Pointer uses his descriptions to make the point:
"Control the pace of the story by varying sentence length. Long sentences create a flow that carries the reader down a stream of understanding, creating an effect that Don Fry calls "steady advance." Or stop a reader short. "

This package allows to process files and databases for statistical purposes, with focus on estimation of parameters for several types of samples (simple random, stratified and multistage sampling).

nice howto on using the janrain php openid libraries. very simple, very clear, very short.

NodeBox is a Mac OS X application that lets you create 2D visuals (static, animated or interactive) using Python programming code and export them as a PDF or a QuickTime movie. NodeBox is free and well-documented. The Gallery is full of INCREDIBLE images.

The new firefox bookmark syncing server done in a tiny amount of python. Perfect for single user servers like mine.

A quick guide to using free software to create a laser cutting or etching pattern for leather, wood, etc.

Awesome little web app that helps you discover good linux apps. Install from the web…

Mythryl deftly combines C speed, Lisp power, and Ruby convenience with the critical new ingredients of Hindley-Milner typing, state of the art generics and just the right level of side effects.
One day I'm going to dig in really hard on functional languages.

Who is Richard Berman?

Richard Berman is a Washington, D.C.-based hired gun who uses front groups to defend his corporate clients against the public interest. Using his lobbying and consulting firm, Berman and Company, as a revenue vehicle for his activities, Berman runs at least 15 industry-funded projects, such as the Center for Union Facts, and holds 16 "positions" within these various entities.
Also dad to the lead vocals on Silver Jews

a great heuristic guide on picking up on fake grassroots organizations.

None of this helps you realllllly get stuff done, but I find it fascinating.

BrewTroller is an open source standalone brewing control system based on tfhe Sanguino platform. BrewTroller monitors temperature and volume of the Hot Liquor Tank (HLT), Mash Tun and Brew Kettle and controls heat sources, pumps and valves as needed in the brewing process. BrewTroller supports PID control of heating elements making it an inexpensive solution replacing up to four PID controllers.