SOPA – What can make a difference

Macdrifter is a straight shooter, in this post “Man Up” he calls for direct action against SOPA. I like the style and support the cause.

Man Up:

Banners and Cartoons are not going to create the change most internet users want. I know it’s not something I care to waste time on. Instead, I’m gathering links and writing this post. Here’s some things that will actually make a difference.

  1. Donate to EFF
  2. Donate to Wikipedia (Wikipedia is down today in protest)
  3. Stop giving money to companies that support SOPA or PIPA
  4. Talk to people about what’s going on
  5. Call a representative. A lot.
  6. Support representatives that oppose this garbage
  7. Campaign against representatives that support SOPA and PIPA

(Via Macdrifter)

Inspiring Blogger – Matt Gemmell

Matt Gemmell is such a good writer, his post Dear TextMate is a beauty and must reflect the thoughts of many former Textmate fans.

His recent Simplicity post has me looking into Octopress.

Another great piece by Matt, Accessibility for iPhone and iPad apps is must read for anyone designing a User Interface. I sent this to a friend who suffers the condition Matt was referring to and he was blown away by the insight shown.

A Book Apart

Just bought this bundle from A Book Apart, excellent value – especially as eBooks.

I already had the CSS3 book by Dan Cederholm and its a good little book. Its the little part that I particularly like, these days I find I do not have the time to work through large technical books and much prefer condensed focused works like the ones published by A Book Apart. Another thing they have right is providing multiple formats so I can read this on my Kindle and the Macbook Air, the prags led the way on this and another favourite publisher.

We’re back

After a considerable lag, slowlane will be back on air.

I aim to post about books I’m reading and my interests including self reliance, natural building, all things mac, ceramics, woodwork and more.