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by Mitch Altman

I received a request to talk about hacktivism to UC Berkeley law students. I'm not really the best person for this. (They may have me there, anyway, to talk about TV-B-Gone.) Would you like to talk about hacktivism? If so, please contact Eric, who's organizing the event: debellis(a)berkeley.edu Here's the email he sent me, with me info : Dear Mr. Altman: Hello. My name is Eric DeBellis. I am a former Allen Hall resident and current law student at the University of California, Berkeley. As a co-leader for the National Lawyers Guild Berkeley Law Chapter, I am wondering if you would be interested in visiting Berkeley Law to speak on the topic of hacktivism. We are planning to host two speakers. One would be a Berkeley Law professor who represents a more “establishment” perspective on the issue, so we were thinking that reaching out to you as the second speaker makes sense. I understand that political hacktivism is not your focus, but you’re a part of the hacker community, and you’re approachable and quite good at conveying your passions to unfamiliar audiences. We would not be asking you to debate the professor. Rather, you’d explain hacking in general, then how hacking has entered the political activism realm, then the professor would talk about it in more legalese terms. After, we’d open it up to questions/discussions from a group of students. As for the topic, Anonymous’s involvement in protests in Jefferson, Missouri is a particular area of interest for students, so we would like to use that as an illustration, but only as a launchpad to discuss broader issues that interest you and your counterpart. We do not have a date as of yet, but funding likely would be available. At the very least, we would provide a tasty lunch and a room of eager minds. If you’re interested, we would love to host you for lunch. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Eric DeBellis Best, Mitch.

11 years, 3 months

31C3 submission deadline!

by Mitch Altman

The deadline for submitting a proposal for 31C3 talk or workshop is on the 14th -- 2 days! http://events.ccc.de/2014/09/11/31c3-call-for-participation-deadline-immine…

11 years, 3 months

Fwd: [sudo-info] Many Old Software Books

by Matthew Senate

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: John Givens <john(a)gate.net> Date: Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM Subject: [sudo-info] Many Old Software Books To: info(a)sudoroom.org Do you guys want any of these old books? They are upstairs. Regards, John Givens 510-652-4015 http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/zip/4663569995.html _______________________________________________ Info mailing list Info(a)lists.sudoroom.org https://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/info

11 years, 3 months

For politicos among us...

by Troy Massey

IYSSE, Tuesday, 5PM, Berkeley -- Iraq, Syria This group offers an excellent worldview on current political dynamics within capitalism. I have attended lectures previously that have been engaging and relevant even though I had only read half the suggested material. Contact me if you are interested in attending. Sincerely, - Troy M. Economist11(a)Gmail.com " You are the source of Freedom. The price of freedom is awareness and action." -----Original Message----- From: "Gabe Black" <gabriel.v.black(a)gmail.com> Sent: ‎9/‎11/‎2014 4:40 PM To: "Gabriel Black" <gabriel.v.black(a)gmail.com> Subject: IYSSE, Tuesday, 5PM, Berkeley -- Iraq, Syria ---IYSSE--- Workers, Students, and youth, Last night, Barack Obama announced that the United States would be escalating its military operation in not just Iraq and Syria, but anywhere he perceived a threat to US interests in the Middle East. You should come, Tuesday, 5pm, UC Berkeley, to the International Youth and Student for Social Equality's first regular weekly meeting. ROOM #: TBA on Monday At this meeting you will learn everything there is to know about what is going on in Syria and Iraq. -CIA's several year arm smuggling campaign through the Jordanian border into Syria -US Military's awareness that the majority of these arms were fueling Jihadist Militias, eventually falling into the hands of ISIS. -The underlying political and economic reasons behind the current escalation of militarism and war. -Why war abroad is accompanied by attacks on workers and youth at home. --- We are the only genuine Marxist student organization on campus. We have weekly educational meetings to deepen the theoretical, historical, and political understanding of students. The IYSSE is an international organization, with chapters in Germany, Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, France, and more, that fights for the socialist transformation of society. If you wish to prepare for the discussion, please read the articles referenced at the bottom of this email. To learn more about what we do, and our principles, visit iysse.org --- THE IYSSE will be tabling on Sproul Plaza: Friday, September 12th, 11AM-12:45 PM Tuesday, September 16th, 2PM-4:30PM --- My name is Gabe Black. Please shoot me an email if you want to know more about getting involved with the IYSSE and the World Socialist Website (WSWS). --- References: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2014/09/09/airi-s09.html http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/15/world/middleeast/jihadists-receiving-most… http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/world/middleeast/arms-airlift-to-syrian-r… http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jun/21/world/la-fg-cia-syria-20130622 --- To unsubscribe: please write back to the sender, subject title Unsubscribe.

11 years, 3 months

Science Hack Day Oct 4-5

by Matthew Senate

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-hack-day-san-francisco-2014-registrati…

11 years, 3 months

Omni website and subdomains up and running!

by Jenny Ryan

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hey folks, Apologies for my unexpectedly internet-free vacation. DNS has been configured properly and you'll find the new website at omni-oakland.org as well as working subdomains (currently wiki.omni-oakland.org and do.omni-oakland.org). WIKI ACCESS: New account creation has been disabled due to spam, so please contact myself (tunabananas(a)gmail.com), AL, Jeremy, David Keenan, Matt S, or Patrik to request an account.[1] FARNSWORTH ACCESS: For access to do.omni-oakland.org, where we're trying out a system for coordinating tasks among the various Omni groups and members, please request an account via the site. Just a reminder for folks interested in helping out with our communications technologies, the Omni Communications group meets every Monday at 7pm! We've been in summer hiatus but there's still plenty to do. You can find out more here: http://wiki.omni-oakland.org/w/Communications_Working_Group Cheers, Jenny [1] The ConfirmAccount plugin, which typically works well for forcing new accounts to be requested rather than auto-confirmed, is not working and has been thoroughly investigated by juul. Next step would be to upgrade Mediawiki and see if it works with a more recent stable version. Will try this tomorrow. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.14 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://www.enigmail.net/ iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJTx6cZAAoJEHTWWpBUSeDhbC8H/0PMX1kH2LC/VQJQNnjdd6db INRakweTm6WO2nOblY2SPm8rmwbbcuNQNna6IDzubO50I0JOrJf+KhSuKpQ8SxT/ GPr+Qltcb24Y/2+RMq/BjAoN5xnau6FFF2Ker+oMhCKDcaCJRx9CB0072O8JNfUz OtsuGtG+T8BSyY2+b+ATMFyAfTlCOPUINH34hTzGc8bmZRuTVhBMShWWs7x18Vw4 8jjGIEOBr35ReizuF7y80Z8LwxODfWE3E6CnAxo0MQpZOM6CSWiT+vbZJELIuJ/W 6To5vWjLESgHu7gGJG218ETQWFMJZxi6sv77KYb7VB+tbbyzLYenxhvxLtF88eQ= =pDGe -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

11 years, 3 months

FW: [i-announce@ischool] Don't miss next week's Tech Talk: Data Analyticsat Facebook

by Troy Massey

I know someone will like to attend this and give a report back...someone with more technical skill than I... - Troy M. " You are the source of Freedom. The price of freedom is awareness and action." -----Original Message----- From: "School of Information" <events(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> Sent: ‎9/‎10/‎2014 3:52 PM To: "i-announce(a)ischool.berkeley.edu" <i-announce(a)ischool.berkeley.edu> Subject: [i-announce@ischool] Don't miss next week's Tech Talk: Data Analyticsat Facebook Don't miss next week’s tech talk at the UC Berkeley School of Information: Tech Talk: Data Analytics at Facebook With Jake Peterson Wednesday, September 17, 2014, 4:10 pm - 5:30 pm 210 South Hall The event will be recorded and posted here two to five days after the event Jake Peterson will talk about the Facebook analytics team and how they perform large scale data analysis, identify actionable insights, suggest recommendations, and influence the direction of the business. The Facebook analytics team serves as the voice of data that drives success throughout the company, including product development, user engagement, growth, revenue, and operations. Learn about their typical day-to-day responsibilities, challenges, and how best to succeed as a data scientist in analytics. MIMS students Jason Ost and Timothy Meyers will also be on hand to discuss their experiences as Facebook Analytics interns. Jake Peterson is a data scientist and analytics engineering manager at Facebook and has been working in data science for more than ten years — longer than “data science” has been a term. At Facebook, Jake has led data science for four different Facebook product teams, most recently for the Graph Search product. Prior to Facebook, Jake led analytics functions at several tech startups and spent six years in the direct marketing industry as an analytics consultant at Acxiom. He holds a B.S. in computer science and a B.A. in philosophy from Santa Clara University. More information: http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/newsandevents/events/20140917facebookdatasc… Coming up at the I School: October 8, 2014 - "Securing Cyberspace: A National Priority", Dean's Lecture with Dr. Fred Chang October 29, 2014 - "Leveraging Workforce Science to Unlock Employee Value", Dean's Lecture with Michael Houseman Upcoming Friday afternoon Information Access Seminars: Sign up here for regular email reminders September 12, 2014 - "Mobile Persuasion Design: Combining Information Design with Persuasion Design to Change Behavior", Information Access Seminar with Aaron Marcus (Aaron Marcus and Associates) September 19, 2014 - "If You Could Design A Museum From Scratch, What Would It Be Like?", Information Access Seminar with George Oates (Good, Form & Spectacle) October 3, 2014 - "California Digital Library: Calculating Scholarly Journal Value", Information Access Seminar with Chan Li & Jacqueline Wilson October 17, 2014 - "Editorial Practices and the Web", Information Access Seminar with Michael Buckland October 24, 2014 - "Ontology Mapping: A concept hub for storing mapping data and linguistic methods for producing mappings", Information Access Seminar with Dagobert Soergel, University at Buffalo -- _____________________________________________ UC Berkeley School of Information http://www.ischool.berkeley.edu Facebook: http://facebook.com/BerkeleyISchool Twitter: http://twitter.com/BerkeleyISchool

11 years, 3 months

Fwd: Its our 6th Annual Cupcake Bakeoff!!!

by Romy＠snowyla

Great stuff! Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Rock Paper Scissors Collective <info(a)rpscollective.org> > Date: September 10, 2014 at 3:14:45 PM PDT > To: <info(a)miromi.com> > Subject: Its our 6th Annual Cupcake Bakeoff!!! > Reply-To: Rock Paper Scissors Collective <info(a)rpscollective.org> > > > Be the judge at our annual CUPCAKE BAKEOFF! > View this email in your browser > > > Facebook > > Twitter > > Website > > Instagram > This Week at RPSC > CUPCAKES! CUPCAKES! CUPCAKES! > Come on out > SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 1-4pm > for our > 6th Annual Vegan Cupcake Bakeoff! > You are the Judge! > Crafts! Zines! Fun! > > Sliding scale donation $5-$10 > All proceeds benefit RPSC and keep our skillshare, youth and community programs running! > > > 9.18.14 6-10pm > Join us for Crafts & Drafts the 3rd Thursday of every month at Telegraph Beer Garden (2318 Telegraph Ave). > Support RPSC by having a brew, a bite, chatting & making things! > A portion of Telegraph's sales for the evening will be donated to RPSC. > > Current Gallery Exhibtion: > "Those De NADA Kids" > 9.5.14 - 9.27.14 > > NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONS > September 10 > September 24 > October 8 > October 22 > 6:30 - 7:00pm > What keeps RPSC running? > VOLUNTEERS! > Come learn all about RPSC by attending a volunteer orientation. You'll get to hear all the different ways you can get involved with us and learn the next steps to become a superstar! No registration necessary but we ask you to be on time as orientations start promptly. > See you soon! > The Rock Paper Scissors Collective is a volunteer-run organization that fosters creativity and collaboration in order to strengthen local communities and encourage sustainable practices and alternative models. We promote the sharing of ideas, skills, and resources through the celebration of art, craft, education, and performance. > > RPSC currently realizes this through an accessible space that offers free and low-cost classes, curated and open submission art shows, the retail of independently made clothing/craft/zines/music, a drop in arts lab, community events space, and youth involvement. > Copyright © 2014 Rock Paper Scissors Collective, All rights reserved. > You are receiveing this email because you opted in at our website or signed up at our physical location. > > Our mailing address is: > Rock Paper Scissors Collective > 2278 Telegraph Ave > Oakland, CA 94612 > > Add us to your address book > > > unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences >

11 years, 3 months

East Bay Mini Maker Faire Oct. 19 [was Fwd: Alert! Call for Makers Extended through 9/15]

by Patrik D'haeseleer

Any other groups planning to attend East Bay Mini Maker Faire? I'm planning to register for a booth for CCL. We can ask to be next to each other if we have multiple groups from the Omni participating... I've attended the East Bay Mini Maker Faire since they started 3 (4?) years ago. It has a much more local, intimate, and less commercial feel than the giant San Mateo one. Tons more kids and families as well. Not to mention that it's essentially within walking distance... After party at the Omni? http://ebmakerfaire.wordpress.com/ http://ebmakerfaire.wordpress.com/callformakers/ Patrik ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: East Bay Mini Maker Faire <info(a)ebmakerfaire.com> Date: Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 10:43 AM Subject: Alert! Call for Makers Extended through 9/15 To: patrikd(a)gmail.com Call for Makers Extended through 9/15! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser <http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81f9a8&id=de68d60e74…>. Call for Makers for the East Bay Mini Maker Faire Extended through 9/15! <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…> First round of acceptances have gone out for the 5th annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire on *Sunday, October 19th.* Only "Mini" in relationship to the "Monster" Maker Faire Bay Area, our Oakland show welcomes *over 7,000 people* to a one-day extravaganza of East Bay (and beyond) talent. In part to help all those dusting off, we are extending the CALL for FABULOUS PROJECTS and MUSIC and WORKSHOPS and PRESENTERS into next week. FILL OUT THE APPLICATION AND GET YOUR SPOT: <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…> http://ebmakerfaire.wordpress.com/callformakers/ <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…> If you have questions or ideas, please get in touch at info(a)ebmakerfaire.com. * We're here to make the good times happen!* *—The East Bay Mini Maker Faire 2014 team* Like us on Facebook <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…> Follow on Twitter <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d8…> Forward to a Friend <http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81f9a8&id=de6…> <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d8…> *get it in your calendar now:* East Bay Mini Maker Faire Sunday, October 19th, 2014 *10 am—5 pm* Park Day School campus + Studio One Arts Center in the Temescal district of Oakland, CA www.ebmakerfaire.com www.studiooneartcenter.net/ <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d8…> *East Bay Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under license from Maker Media <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d8…>, Inc. <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…>* unsubscribe from this list <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81…> | update subscription preferences <http://ebmakerfaire.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=41b5f7bd2242e26ef4d81f9a8…>

11 years, 3 months

robot limitations and hacking

by Jake

My friend Hao of Dorabot wrote me an email that clarifies what we can expect from the robot. Of course this assumes no hacking, and we can hack. one thing I was interested in was "remote" mode through the serial port. I believe that it can be set to be controlled by commands like "let me send you this job" "start that job" which would allow us to effectively control it in real time. but that will take some reading of manuals and experimenting. As for the latter, i have connected the robot's serial port to the desktop computer we use for 3d printing, and I can provide logins for that machine to anyone who wants to experiment. I confirmed that with the null-modem adaptor (thanks Somebody!) it does communicate, although i haven't had any meaningful conversations with it. of course there is always the radical alternative - the entire YASNAC control system could be replaced with a homebrew solution that allows us to do whatever we want. The problem is that it would take a bit of programming to drive the axes at speed without overshoot, and there's dynamic gravity and inertia dependant on the posture of the thing and the mass of whatever it's holding.. could be a lot of math to get it perfect. however, if someone were to create a control program for it, a lot of people around the world might like to use it. Hell, people would probably pay for it since it would easily replace an entire YASNAC ERC unit. the motor controllers we have are the CACR series as described here: http://spaz.org/~jake/robot/CACR-SR-servopinouts.pdf and they are pretty simple to control - you send them an analog voltage to tell them which direction to turn, and how fast. You send an analog voltage to say how much torque to exert (seperately for each direction), and it sends out analog voltages telling you how fast it is going, and how much torque it's exerting. And of course the encoders are always telling you the actual position for all the axes so you can decide whether to make changes to get what you want. in the meantime though, we should keep playing with it as-is and see if we can "hack" to get control of it without anything as radical as a replacement controller. -jake ---------- Forwarded message ---------- There are several models of MOTOMAN robot that can be controlled over serial port, and some even supported by ROS Industrial community. If your Robot controller is DX100, then you are very lucky. However I think your robot is super old so probably not supported by ROS Industrial. You can check it out here: http://wiki.ros.org/Industrial/supported_hardware Anyway, usually an industrial robot can be used in following ways: Teach & Replay by teach panel offline programming (generate a tool path offline and upload it, like 3D printer) modern robot can be used in these ways, in addition to previous ones: online program uploading (you generate end-effector/tool path and upload to the robot control box via serial port/ethernet, and the robot executed it right after it receives the path. very few robot support this: real-time control of the robot joint, including position, velocity, acceleration and so on. As far as I know, only Universal Robot and maybe Baxter support this. Kuka/DLR's LBR(Light Weight Robot) might support it too, but it's not for sale to general public.

11 years, 3 months

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