• PHP Payment Library for Paypal, Authorize.net and 2Checkout (2CO) | Md Emran Hasan (phpfour)
  Next time I'm looking to integrate a payment processor in a PHP application, I'll definitely check out this library.
  (tags: programming php payment)
• Siftables – Location Aware Blocks
  The best way to describe Siftables might be "Blocks that can think." Visit the website to watch a TED presentation of these fantastic devices.
  (tags: technology interface blocks)

• Blog Index – 25 Best Blogs 2009 – TIME
  Looking to add some blogs to your feed reader? TIME Magazine's top twenty-five is one place to start.
  (tags: lists bestof blogs)
• SEED – The Universe in '09
  The home page for SEED Magazine is inviting, making me want to click around and read a couple of articles.
  (tags: webdesign interface inspiration)

• 5 Ways to Instantly Write Better CSS – NETTUTS
  For example, don't ever use "* {margin: 0; padding: 0;}". This article explains why.
  (tags: webdesign css advice)

• College Reviews by College Students | Unigo
  A really helpful website for persons looking for a college to attend. It features oodles of reviews and insights from students of the 250 top colleges in the United States.
  (tags: reference colleges reviews)
• WordPress Wiki Theme – ThemeForest
  If you're looking to use WordPress as a Wiki or FAQ repository, this theme is a good place to start.
  (tags: wordpress themes wiki)

• WordPress › Supple Forms « WordPress Plugins
  Build custom forms for your WordPress post and page write panels.
  (tags: wordpress cms forms)

Those of you with any military background will be familiar with the concept of an SOP (aka Standard Operating Proceedure). Wikipedia defines an SOP as:

a set of instructions having the force of a directive, covering those features of operations that lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness. Standard Operating Policies and Procedures can be effective catalysts to drive performance improvement and improving organizational results. Every good quality system is based on its standard operating procedures (SOPs).

While it’s common practice to apply an SOP to a military system, during our 3.58 years of marriage, Beth and I have also discovered that SOPs are good for our relationship. Therefore, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Beth and I are sharing some of our many SOPs that we have helped one another discover during our time as husband and wife. Continue Reading

Today I went live with a simple yet clean redesign of the Missio International (formerly USAffairs) website. You can check out a screencast where I introduce the site over at WenderHost.tv.

• Project Fondue | CSS Sprite Generator
  An online CSS sprite generator.
  (tags: webdesign css graphics)
• ProjectPier.org – Self-hosted Project Management
  ProjectPier is a Free, Open-Source, self-hosted PHP application for managing tasks, projects and teams through an intuitive web interface.
  (tags: productivity projectmanagement free)

Courtesy of a tweet by Gavin Baker, today I really enjoyed watching this Penelope Trunk talk on networking development given to a group of students at Cornell University.

What intrigued me is that in addition to a lot of great networking advice, underlying her premises is a lot of common sense on relating to other people. It’s a long video at over an hour; however, if you take the time, I’ll bet you will learn something.

• Dynamic Web Pages from your Photoshop Designs in Seconds! | psd 2 CSS Online
  Upload your PSD file and this application will convert it to graphics and CSS.
  (tags: photoshop css generator)