odds and ends

[gippgig]

Rockville Science Day is April 6 at Montgomery College (www.rockvillescience.org/rcsday.html). This would be a good event for HacDC to have an exhibit at. (I'm in contact with the group running this; I gave them the HacDC pamphlet.)

Interesting websites: www.spacedaily.com - a brute force press release amalgamator. You really need to sort the wheat from the chaff but there's a lot of wheat.
www.futurity.org - similar idea but only covers universities so it lacks the BS but also a lot of the good stuff.
www.planet4589.org/jsr.html - space launch report
pubs.acs.org/JACSbeta/jvi/ - JACS Select, free (when they get the bugs out) access to articles on a particular topic
www.newscientist.com - register for free access to many good articles
radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=lwx&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no - local weather radar

This sounds like the same thing Mirage is working on: www.mebotics.com/microfactory.html

Lab experiments on the web: www.bristol.ac.uk/physics/research/quantum/qcloud/ - operate a quantum computer!
www.spacedaily.com/reports/Bring_a_50000_degree_plasma_into_your_living_room_999.html - a glow discharge experiment at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab

Open source 3D-printable optics lab equipment: www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0059840

This sounds like the same thing as Project Byzantium (is it?): maryland.projectmeshnet.org (There's supposed to be a node in Columbia Heights: wiki.projectmeshnet.org/index.php?title=DC_Meshnet&oldid=5764). Making this and Byzantium compatible seems like a really good idea.

Interesting item on cryptography: Academics should not remain silent on hacking (Nature vol. 504 issue 7480 p. 333). See OpenAudit.org & go.nature.com/nsvdjh

[gippgig]

Correction: that should be opencryptoaudit.org

[gippgig]

Worth a look (& supports what I've been saying):

Valuing time over money predicts happiness after a major life transition: A preregistered longitudinal study of graduating students

Science Advances Vol. 5 issue 9 eaax2615

doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aax2615

[gippgig]

Advance versions of many scientific papers are available on preprint servers. arXiv is well known but there are many others. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preprint for a list.

[gippgig]

The Post published another of my letters (p. A22) about the benefits of shutting down the economy.

[Peter James]

???

The Holocaust had some benefits, but most would argue, on whole, not such a great event.

Please post your article for comments.

On May 28, 2020 at 10:07 PM gippgig <gip...@gmail.com> wrote:

The Post published another of my letters (p. A22) about the benefits of shutting down the economy.

 

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I hear Berlin was -- excuse me -- booming right about 1945. 


Bobby, I doubt I fully agree with you but I will read your letter. 


Phil

[gippgig]

Citizen science tools: scistarter.org/tools

[gippgig]

Worth looking at:

How scientists can stop fooling themselves    www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02275-8

Statistical dark arts endanger democracy - and life   www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02280-x

[gippgig]

www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/ig-nobel-prizes-reward-research-helium-huffing-alligators-and-knives-made-feces

[gippgig]

This looks relevant to HacDC: Spatial inequalities leave micropolitan areas and Indigenous populations underserved by informal STEM learning institutions

Science Advances Vol. 6 no. 41 eabb3819   doi: 10.1126/sciadv.abb3819

[gippgig]

www/sciencemag.org/news/2021/02/england-s-stonehenge-was-erected-wales-first

[gippgig]

www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/03/when-should-you-end-conversation-probably-sooner-you-think

[gippgig]

www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/03/who-camille-no-s-fictitious-french-researcher-nearly-200-papers

[gippgig]

www.science.org/content/article/cosmic-dawn-nitro-geotime-diverse-south-african-scientists-get-superhero-alter-egos

[gippgig]

Might be of interest (altho I doubt anyone at HacDC would actually be interested in buying any of this):
www.thebranfordgroup.com/dnn3/Auction/N2IM1221.aspx

[gippgig]

Free place to live in exchange for maintenance:

The Bannockburn Community Club is searching for a new Resident Caretaker for its historic Clubhouse, set on beautifully landscaped, tree-lined grounds just off MacArthur Blvd. in Bethesda.

 

The Resident Caretaker and their family reside in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom modern apartment in the east wing of the Clubhouse. The apartment boasts light-filled living spaces, a renovated kitchen, and a spacious elevated patio for relaxing and entertaining. Parking and all utilities, including WiFi, are provided by the Club. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property.

 

In exchange for free rent, utilities, and parking, the Resident Caretaker performs an average of 8-12 hours of work per week on behalf of the Club. Precise list of duties subject to negotiation and dependent on the applicant’s background and skills, but generally include: walking the building and grounds daily to spot any issues that need to be addressed; mowing and edging the lawns; routine building maintenance tasks like replacing air filters, changing light bulbs, clearing leaf litter, snow removal, etc.; managing security and fire alarms; assisting renters and tenants with issues that may arise and ensuring proper clean-up after events; overseeing contractors hired by the Board who perform more specialized on-site work. Many events held at the Clubhouse take place outside of normal business hours, and the candidate should be comfortable with the noise and occasional demands of evening and weekend events.

 

Qualified candidates will be comfortable climbing a 15-foot ladder and carrying up to 50 pounds, handy, reliable, possess strong English communication skills, and have a desire to become part of a vibrant, active community of neighbors. Two references and background check required. Exceptional candidates will possess advanced trade skills in carpentry, plumbing, or groundskeeping, and/or demonstrated accomplishment in customer relationship management. Couples wishing to jointly fill the role by sharing responsibilities will be considered. Position reports directly to the Board of Directors. Start date on or after January 2, 2022.

 

The Bannockburn Community Club is a non-profit neighborhood organization which is responsible for the maintenance of the clubhouse building and grounds. The building also is home to two long term tenants – the Bannockburn Nursery School and The British Players theatre company. You can learn more about Bannockburn at www.bannockburncommunity.org

 

Interested candidates should email a summary of their qualifications and a statement of interest to Susan Wexler, BCC President, at conta...@bannockburncommunity.org by Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

[gippgig]

Interesting item:
 informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/mavericks-and-heretics/

[gippgig]

www.science.org/content/article/news-glance-antibioticmaking-clams-marijuana-research-and-china-s-friedmann

[gippgig]

www.economist.com/briefing/2021/08/07/open-source-intelligence-challenges-state-monopolies-on-information

[gippgig]

Virus surveillance, more open access papers, a vaccine for bees, & AI conference bans AI::

www.science.org/content/article/news-glance-cherry-picked-vaccine-guidance-ai-written-papers-and-apology-prisoner

[gippgig]

www.thomasthwaites.com/the-toaster-project/

[gippgig]

www.economist.com/interactive/international/2023/01/13/open-source-intelligence-is-piercing-the-fog-of-war-in-ukraine

[gippgig]

No idea if these are still available... (Bethesda, Md.)

We have 3 different pop up tents / shades that we’ve had in storage since moving here. (Image attached) 

I’m setting them out on the curb at our rental at 6306 West Halbert Drive. They’re up for grabs for who ever gets here first! 

Marsha Ashley

270.300.6348

[gippgig]

Might be of interest: doee.dc.gov/service/fix-it-dc

[gippgig]

www.science.org/content/article/u-s-bets-it-can-drill-climate-friendly-hydrogen-just-oil

[gippgig]

Lots of tech stuff: www.thebranfordgroup.com/auctions

[gippgig]

Watch out: www.science.org/content/article/leading-scholarly-database-listed-hundreds-papers-hijacked-journals

[gippgig]

Actinide Research Quarterly

www.lanl.gov.arq

This publication by Los Alamos National Laboratory covers everything from the chemistry of transuranium elements to the engineering involved in making nuclear weapon components.

[gippgig]

www.howardcountymd.gov/police/police-announce-major-case-involving-recovery-stolen-construction-tools

[gippgig]

www.electronicdesign.com/blogs/altembedded/article/55136476/electronic-design-what-does-it-take-to-be-a-maker

[gippgig]

Possible option for a hacker looking for a place to live:

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

The BCC Board is still actively looking for candidates for the live-in caretaker position at the Clubhouse. If you know anyone who might be interested in filling this unique role and becoming part of our vibrant Bannockburn community, please pass along the info in the job posting below. And if you have any questions about the job, please reach out to me at caw...@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Cris Weals

Caretaker/Property Manager Position

The Bannockburn Community Clubhouse is in search of a live-in caretaker to manage our property and become a part of our community!

It is predominantly a task-oriented position that comes with a large, on-site apartment for individuals or small families.

This is part-time position with flexible hours that requires the following:

● A proactive and organized approach to scheduling regular preventative-maintenance projects
● A general understanding of basic building repairs, handyman skills, and building upkeep
● Ability to meet reasonable deadlines, provide clear communication, maintain invoices/receipts, and perform some basic physical tasks
● Ability to manage relationships with vendors and contractors for outsourced work
● Seasonal landscaping and grounds upkeep
● The occasional emergency fix which may require basic handyman skills
● A personable and welcoming demeanor and attitude

Previous experience is preferred but not required. Attention to detail is a must. Ability to use an app-driven smartphone and provided software (emails, calendars, task ticketing) is required for the position.

Applicants should send a cover letter, a resume, and three references to apply@bannockburncommunity.org.

Cover letter should be specific for this position and include reasons why you are the right fit for the position. Submissions missing these details will be deleted without consideration.

Board of Directors

Bannockburn Community Club

[gippgig]

www.science.org/content/article/five-biggest-challenges-facing-misinformation-researchers

[gippgig]

What happens to old subway cars?

www.bart.gov/about/projects/legacy

[gippgig]

www.science.org/content/article/notre-dame-s-spectacular-rebirth-offers-bounty-data-scientists

[gippgig]

Source for article preprints: www.researchsquare.com

[gippgig]

Metro is rebooting the bus system. Many routes and  all  route numbers will change on June 29.

[gippgig]

Updated link for 3D-printable optics lab equipment: journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0059840