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Fwd: CFP - Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference @ NYU Law, Oct 11-13

by Eddan Katz

of likely interest to Sudo folk... > From: Christopher Kin-Man Wong <christopher.k.wong(a)nyu.edu> > Date: May 20, 2013, 3:08:57 PM PDT > Subject: [Ipprofs] CFP - Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference @ NYU Law, Oct 11-13 > > Apologies for cross-posting. > > On October 11-13, the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU School of Law will convene the Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference, a first of it's kind, massively interdisciplinary event to explore a 360 degree view of civilian drones and their impact on society. > > Registration will open in the next few weeks but we're putting out a call for proposals now that I thought would be of interest to many of you. The CfP is below, and you can find more information at droneconference.org. Please feel free to distribute widely. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. > > Kind regards, > Chris > > --- > > Call for Proposals > Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference > October 11-13, 2013 > NYU School of Law > > The program committee of the inaugural Drones & Aerial Robotics Conference (DARC) is now inviting proposals from individuals across a broad spectrum of expertise. DARC will convene a wide range of stakeholders to explore civilian drones and their impact on society. The conference is presented by the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy at NYU School of Law and will be held October 11-13, 2013. We invite contributions from all interested disciplines on or before May 27, 2013. > > ABOUT DARC > > What do hobbyists, journalists, university researchers, soldiers, and police all have in common? They're all testing or using aerial robotics, commonly called "drones." > > Imagine a near future in which networks of autonomous robots roam the skies, performing everything from law enforcement, to communications, to crop dusting, shipping and logistics. Sound implausible? It might be. But that's the future that the aerospace industry, the FAA, and a new class of entrepreneurs are busy preparing. And this future is closer to reality than many realize. Drones force a broad reconsideration of the laws and regulatory frameworks that protect vital interests like civil liberties, due process, privacy, innovation, and security. But they also herald new innovations and new public interest applications. > > These technologies are powered by some of the same phenomena that propel the mobile industry—Moore's law, economies of scale, and ever more sophisticated software built by large companies or open source hackers. Anyone can buy a toy drone at the mall for $299, assemble a relatively capable DIY drone for $1000, or buy a sophisticated $50,000 aircraft for amateur photogrammetry. > > As the FAA scrambles to meet its 2015 integration deadline—which will open domestic airspace to hobby aircraft as well as the types of aircraft that currently fly over Afghanistan—DARC provides a forum for entrepreneurs, policy makers, and civil libertarians to constructively engage. Join us this Fall to explore this fascinating, emergent space. > PROPOSALS > > There are few technologies that stimulate such deep and wide-ranging questions about law, technology, and international relations. We welcome all proposals, but please stay substantive and constructive. This list is not exhaustive, but we invite proposals along the following lines: > Anecdotal talks > Popular research > Demos or tutorials > Scholarly research > Constructive discussions > Proposals should address -- but are not limited to -- our five main areas of interest: > General Interest & Zeitgeist > Makers & Entrepreneurs > Law & Regulation > Privacy & Surveillance > Security > Proposals can be submitted via the conference website at https://droneconference.org/proposals. Proposals will be accepted until May 27, 2013. Questions may be sent to contact(a)droneconference.org > > > -- > Christopher Wong > Executive Director > Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy > NYU School of Law > Wilf Hall 408 > 212.998.6595 > christopher.k.wong(a)nyu.edu > ______________________________

13 years, 3 months

Re: [sudo-discuss] do any sudoroom folks skateboard? [not longboard]

by Romy Ilano

Yeah Jenny lets do it!! Let's invade the Berkeley skatepark! We are going to fill the bowl with nerds and girls! --- Romy Ilano Founder of Snowyla http://www.snowyla.com romy(a)snowyla.com On May 21, 2013, at 0:40, "Jenny Ryan" <jenny(a)thepyre.org> wrote: > Rollerblades ftw!! > > yes. > > On May 21, 2013 12:37 AM, "Romy Ilano" <romy(a)snowyla.com> wrote: >> hi, do any sudoRoom folks skateboard? would anyone be interested in hitting Berkeley Skatepark sometime? It usually closes at 9:30pm. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> sudo-discuss mailing list >> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss

13 years, 3 months

Re: [sudo-discuss] Someone brought up electronic kits as a funding idea?

by Ryan Lyle

I'm not really qualified, since I have almost no skills in electronics.Tho I'm a very competent fabricator in terms of pure craft skills. Some electronics ideas: Bike lights of all kinds, general L.E.D. bling, tv-computer wireless interfaces, TV-B-Gone <https://www.tvbgone.com/cfe_tvbg_main.php>... Non-electronics ideas: lock pick kits, homebrew bike fenders, kefir, kombucha, seed bombs On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 1:21 PM, J.C. <r33lmm(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Step 4, brilliant. > > So what would the circuit fabbing workshop, fab. > > > On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 1:06 PM, Ryan Lyle <cyclosapien(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I propose the following: >> >> 1. Host circuit fabbing workshops on a donation basis. This is useful for >> both inexperienced Sudoers (ahem) as well as the community at large. Call >> it a workshop/training session. See step 2. >> >> 2. Enlist newly trained Sudoers and supportive community members in an >> afternoon of mass assembly. Provide beer. >> >> 3. Sell kits to those who weren't interested in building them. >> >> 4. Make bacon. >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> sudo-discuss mailing list >> sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org >> http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss >> >> > > > -- > ThanX, > ;+) > > https://www.noisebridge.net/wiki/%C3%9F%C3%AA%C3%A3%C2%B5 >

13 years, 3 months

Stuff in the back that needs to be fixed to enable great creativity

by Romy Ilano

I suck at cleaning !!! But I helped out a few weeks ago: I found these things in the back. They are probably still there. They look like they enable a lot of neat creativity if they get some love. Maybe in between all the beer and burritos or during that someone can find some time:: Two projector like things . Just imagine! Instant art installation. One has a bulb that is new but the piece is off. Could some one help? Here's another projector thing a document camera. Another potential art installation/ political slogan/ projection with instructions on how to get to the nearest immigrant safety and rights shelter on some lonesome street corner in Berkeley Here's a food mixer that could be used to make salads so people at sudoroom don't have to constantly eat out and waste money After you fix it you could take the logo off, paint art on it. Put a big rant and political slogan about bringing down the polygyny oligarchy .. Yeah ! --- Romy Ilano Founder of Snowyla http://www.snowyla.com romy(a)snowyla.com

13 years, 3 months

do any sudoroom folks skateboard? [not longboard]

by Romy Ilano

hi, do any sudoRoom folks skateboard? would anyone be interested in hitting Berkeley Skatepark sometime? It usually closes at 9:30pm.

13 years, 3 months

Tuesday - MicroController Hack Night // Lilypad

by Romy Ilano

Tomorrow is MicroController hack night. I'm working on Lillypad Arduino (wearable electronics) It's nice, I was able to get more done in the past 2 days than I have in the past few weeks... and with a full-time job too! It's weird. I guess I was just very good at avoiding listening to people pitch stuff. It's does wonders for productivity. I'm not sure if I can be very helpful tomorrow, as I am in a making mood! I am not going to be so interested in hearing about people's kickstarters but it's all good. I just want to give happy energy at making and there will be a project that will lead to nice things. Useful videos to watch. I like these because I actually do stuff seeing these... they will not get you stuck in the "not doing" cycle of doom. These are very relevant videos for beginners. - Becky Stern was an NYU New Media Lab graduate - her embroidery + arduino videos are very helpful - http://blog.makezine.com/2008/04/21/lilypad-arduino-embroider/ - Leah Buchley came up with the Lilypad design - she is cool - http://web.media.mit.edu/~leah/ Some parts of SudoRoom aren't quite prettily decorated with art. In the long term future I would love to donate lace-dripped electronics and embroidery to be part of useful things like the door project.

13 years, 3 months

Sunday was a good day // microcircuits

by Romy Ilano

Sunday was a good day. Finally focused and actually worked on stuff /: wearable electronics. Just started! The first step I used scraps from marinas old Halloween costume and borrowed one needles I think the sewing Crew left behind. I used old thread left behind in the sewing room too. For the embroidery I mostly faked my way through this. Still figuring out the lilypad stuff. I avoided wasting my whole night looking at every other persons expensive fashion led project in the whole world A guy from Portland came by who is visiting various hackerspaces. He was having a nice time here I've been sidetracked and hijacked by a lot of people trying to get free PR for their projects Thank you sudoroom !

13 years, 3 months

FRe: Dystopia News: No-Sex Apartments.

by GtwoG PublicOhOne

Hi Matthew- How many people at SudoRoom are in chronic econo-crunch or borderline homeless? How many of us are likely to fall for developer horse-puckey that these little prison cells are "futuristic" and "high tech", considering that the ones in San Francisco are designed to accommodate nearly-wall-sized Telescreens? Haven't we had numerous conversations including meetings, on the subject of living arrangements and potential community developments? How much of our listmail consists of two-word comments that would ordinarily occur in a chat window or text message format? Personally I find it inconvenient to have to keep deleting listmail threads consisting of "I'm locked out," and "Coming" and "Thanks," and "Is anyone in?" and "Yes," and suchlike, but I have no desire to tell others what they should and shouldn't post on the list. It's not as if we're being charged by the word, as with telegrams. There's method to my madness. You don't have to trust me on that, and you're welcome to not read anything I post, but at least I maintain "subject header discipline" so you can spot the stuff you don't want to read. Finally, please respect my nym rights by not using names for me other than the ones I use in my own postings. I don't go posting your PII online, please don't post mine. BTW, that's not even remotely negotiable. Peace- -G. ===== On 13-05-20-Mon 3:28 PM, Matthew Senate wrote: > George, > > I do not think this email is relevant for the sudo-discuss email list. > > I agree it is relevant for sudo room, sudoers, and sudo room > discussion with sudoers. However, sudo-discuss is a list with its > purpose to discuss sudo room, its on-going projects, and relevant news > (such as safety concerns in the neighborhood)--not necessarily every > call to action or item of news. > > Cheers, > Matt > > > On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 3:07 PM, GtwoG PublicOhOne > <g2g-public01(a)att.net <mailto:g2g-public01@att.net>> wrote: > > > > No-Sex Apartments. > > (Creative commons, with attribution to "G.") > > In cities across the USA, a new "solution" to affordable housing is > being promoted: micro-apartments of less than 200 square feet. New > York's conrol-freak in chief, Mayor Bloomberg, is promoting them (New > Yorkers call them "Bloom Boxes"). A developer in San Francisco is > promoting them. And developers in Seattle WA are building them by the > hundreds. > > The Seattle apartments were recently covered in a CBS News > article, here: > http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57582327/tiny-apartments-are-creating-a… > > If you look at the picture, something immediately stands out: a > TWIN BED. > > As the article says, "...(the) apartment comes with a small private > bathroom, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator. There's just enough > room > for a twin bed, a neatly hung rack of clothes and shelves." (There's > not even room for a desk, so forget about working from home: it's back > to the plantation for you, worker-bee.) > > And therein lies the catch, or more accurately the "nudge," to use the > Newspeak word for "manipulation." > > A twin bed is sufficient for sleeping, but not sufficient for a > regular > sex life with others, much less a stable relationship. > > Sure, you can manage it occasionally, but for the long term it's right > out. Squeezing two people into a bed meant for one is miserable, > particularly in the hot summer. > > This is one form of "birth control" that won't be controversial > with the > Vatican or other right-wing religious denominations. I suppose that > also qualifies as a "feature." (We won't mention the fact that > you can > carry on a satisfactory solo sex life in a twin bed, lest the twin > beds > be replaced with "stand-up beds" consisting of straps on the wall.) > > There's no need for the Oligarchy to make an explicit No Sex rule. > They > don't have to, when they can just "nudge" the architecture to enforce > that outcome by "nudging" people who might think to disobey. > > Best of all (from the Oligarchy's perspective), there's nothing to > revolt against. A revolt against a type of architecture is like a > revolt against traffic jams or weather: there's no obvious > evil-doer to > hurl ballots and tomatoes at. > > The Oligarchy likes micro-apartments because they are more profitable > per square foot of building, compared to apartments that let you > have a > bed big enough for two people, and a fridge big enough to let you keep > enough food that you don't have to go shopping every day. > > The working masses (that would be us) who are being lined up to > live in > these boxes would do well to recognize that they are also about > the same > size as prison cells. > > The only difference is that you have the key to your cell, just like > inmates in "honor system prisons" for white collar criminals. > That, and > there isn't a guard staring at you whilst you poop, though I'd be > careful about the tiny apartments that come with internet and TV > service > included (no choice of carriers either), as the "smart sensors" > won't be > far behind. > > Smaller houses and apartments are of course part of a viable > approach to > sustainability: primarily through lower energy consumption and > proximity > to public transport. Some years ago, a close friend and I came up > with > various designs for micro-houses, from about 160 square feet, up to > about 400 - 500 square feet. A building with a 500 square foot > "building footprint" was sufficient for a family of four. We were > designing for the sake of sustainability, and for the ability of > individuals and communities to build these houses for themselves > at low > cost. > > But as with eating bugs, it's one thing to do it by the choice of your > own free will, quite another to do it by way of getting mercilessly > milked by the Oligarchy. Especially when the Oligarchs continue > to live > in 12,000 square foot (and larger) mansions with sprawling lawns > on all > sides. > > What the world can't afford, is the Oligarchy. Darwin, take note! > > -G. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > sudo-discuss mailing list > sudo-discuss(a)lists.sudoroom.org > <mailto:sudo-discuss@lists.sudoroom.org> > http://lists.sudoroom.org/listinfo/sudo-discuss > >

13 years, 3 months

HELP: Water spilled on MacBook Air!

by Diana Wu

Spilled a glass of water and I tried turning it off, letting it dry upside down, but mouse and keyboard don't work, the screen flickers, and it keeps turning itself on and off without my input. Any help? I tried opening the back of it, but don't have those tiny tools, any idea where to get one? does sudoroom have any? Thanks, Diana

13 years, 3 months

Choose Your Own Adventure

by Ray Lai

Hey all, we talked about Choose Your Own Adventures. Remember CYOA? Here's a link to someone who REALLY studied CYOA. http://samizdat.cc/cyoa/ Raymond Lai Ice Cream Man Atomic Ice Cream Facebook.com/MotoAtomico

13 years, 3 months

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