2008-03-01
I introduce Wisent, a new parser generator for Python that currently generates LR(1) parsers with plans to support LALR(1) in the future. The post discusses the project's capabilities, limitations, and invites suggestions for a better name.
2008-02-24
I've published my Go ranking list online, which tracks games played in the Warwick mathematics department common room and is available on the secret Go portal.
2008-02-20
I explore a gravity-powered lamp concept that converts a descending weight into electricity for LEDs, but calculations reveal it cannot possibly generate enough energy to produce the advertised light output.
2008-01-23
I share a wonderful Flickr photo collection that explores art through a geek perspective, offering visual insights for those who appreciate both creativity and technical thinking.
2008-01-21
I share my soapstone carving of an ancient Egyptian hippo, a cheerful holiday project that's nearly complete and ready for final polishing.
2008-01-15
We release fast-dm 29, which fixes a bug where large values of s_z were not correctly recognized when z is fixed. This update addresses an important issue discovered during the holiday period.
2007-12-11
We've released fast-dm version 28 to fix a bug from the previous release, with improved performance for certain parameter configurations. Users running older versions should upgrade to get the fix.
2007-12-02
I explore the troubling reality that the United States government claims legal authority to kidnap individuals suspected of crimes, a practice I find deeply concerning.
2007-11-22
We have released version 27 of fast-dm, our software for parameter estimation in Ratcliff's diffusion model used in psychological research.
2007-11-21
I explore the absurdity of a Leeds incident where a man's medical emergency on a bus was treated as a terrorist threat.