From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Mon Mar  2 06:53:28 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:53:28 +0000
Subject: APM: Minimal Economic Distributed Computing
Message-ID: <20090302145328.5FM5Q.169251.root@hrndva-web10-z01>

Interesting idea on how to manage distributed resources using a model with
functionality much like a UNIX shell.

http://arxiv.org/abs/0902.4730

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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Mon Mar  2 06:57:35 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 14:57:35 +0000
Subject: APM: SAPPORO: A way to turn your graphics cards into a GRAPE-6
Message-ID: <20090302145735.NG9OX.169311.root@hrndva-web10-z01>

n-body simulations using a graphics card...

http://arxiv.org/abs/0902.4463

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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Thu Mar  5 11:12:07 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 19:12:07 +0000
Subject: APM: =?utf-8?q?Waiting_for_=E2=80=9CLinux_Against_Poverty?=
 =?utf-8?b?4oCdPyBIZWxwIEhlbGlPUyBub3ch?=
Message-ID: <20090305191207.EY20R.207412.root@hrndva-web26-z01>

Here's an upcoming event in April that may be worth the effort...

http://geekaustin.org/

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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Fri Mar  6 05:44:20 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 13:44:20 +0000
Subject: APM: FYI: Fwd: [Robotgroup] Fwd: Networking Volunteer Opportunity -
 Plutopia
Message-ID: <20090306134420.1TOX6.216251.root@hrndva-web10-z01>

Another opportunity to network with other geeks...

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> Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:10:22 -0600
> From: Derek Bridges <bridges at ieee.org>
> To: Robot Group <robotgroup at puremagic.com>
> Subject: [Robotgroup] Fwd:  Networking Volunteer Opportunity - Plutopia
> 
> Individuals can get free admission, food and drinks at Plutopia by 
> volunteering some time, even if TRG is not participating as a group this 
> time. This was forwarded via Low Tech Happy Hour.
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> 
> 
> We are looking for a few good people to help us run Plutopia this year. 
> We are trying to keep shifts short so there will be plenty of time for 
> people to enjoy and experience. Any help you can give with sending other 
> people my direction would be greatly appreciated!
> 
> Volunteers get free admission, food and drinks (you?re on your own for 
> booze), our undying gratitude and other special surprises.
> 
> And you may ask yourself: what is Plutopia? And you may click on this 
> link to find out: www.plutopia.org <http://www.plutopia.org/>.
> (Hint: It's SXSWi's most interactive, interesting, innovative party!)
> 
> Below is a breakdown of volunteer jobs, along with details on times and 
> requirements.
> 
> If you are interested in volunteering, please email 
> volunteers at plutopia.org <mailto:emcee.otter at gmail.com> and indicate what 
> position/hours you want. We will do our best to place people in the 
> jobs/times they wanted, but it?s definitely a first-come, first served, 
> thing. Include your phone number in your email.
> 
> PRE-EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
> 
> Sponsorship - 10 volunteers (we really need help with this one!!!)
> Task: Talking with local and national businesses to get sponsorships 
> secured for Plutopia
> Special Needs: Friendly, outgoing, able to think on feet and answer 
> questions. Good networking skills and connections a plus.
> Hours: Flexible over next 2-3 weeks.
> NOTE: It is possible to earn commissions on sponsorships.
> 
> Executive Assistant ? 1 volunteer
> Task: Helping frazzled event organizer keep her sanity. Run errands, 
> update blogs, data entry, make phone calls, write letters, general 
> assistance.
> Special equipment needed: Soothing personality, well-organized, 
> multi-tasker. Ability to rub feet and peel grapes preferred, but not 
> necessary.
> Hours: 15-30 minutes daily, leading up to event. Sporadic duties during 
> the evening of the event.
> 
> EVENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
> 
> Door - 9 volunteers
> Task: Greet people. Check for badges. Work the little clicker.
> Special needs: Friendly. Costume optional.
> Hours: 2-hour shifts. 6-8, 8-10, 10-midnight
> 
> Schleppers/Gophers - 4 volunteers
> Task: Run errands, help with changing stages between shows, move things 
> around.
> Special needs: Sensible shoes, work clothes (black preferred)
> Hours: 2 hour shifts. 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-midnight
> 
> Stage Hands - 16 volunteers
> Task: Help set up and take down band equipment, re-arranging stage, 
> lighting and sound equipment.
> Special needs: Strong back - may involve heavy lifting (with partner). 
> Knowledge of theatrical and band gear helpful. Computer and audio 
> knowledge a big plus. Ability to alternatively hurry up and wait. Calm 
> under pressure. Work gloves.
> Hours: 4- and 6-hour shifts. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 2-6, 6-midnight.
> 
> Exhibitor Assistants - 4 volunteers
> Task: Help exhibitors get their booths set up. Unload stuff from cars, 
> set up tables, lighting, etc.
> Special equipment needed: Good shoes, work clothes (black preferred)
> Hours: 2 hour shifts: 2-4, 4-6
> 
> Artist Helpers - 4 volunteers
> Task: Assist artists in assembling their installations.
> Special equipment needed: Good shoes, work clothes (black preferred)
> Hours: 2-hour shifts: 2-4, 4-6
> 
> Greeters - 4 volunteers
> Task: Answer questions, orient participants as they come in. Be a 
> welcoming and friendly face.
> Special equipment needed: outgoing personality, good host/ess chops. 
> Silly costume optional.
> Hours: 2-hour shifts: 8-10, 10-midnight.
> 
> Clean-up and load-out - 4 volunteers
> Task: Help us break down, clean up, and load up after the event.
> Special equipment needed: Sensible shoes, work clothes, a steady supply 
> of caffeine, or late-night personality.
> Hours: Monday: midnight-1 a.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. - noon.
> 
> T-shirt Press Operators ? 4 volunteers
> Task: Creating t-shirts with logo for sale to participants onsite.
> Special equipment needed: Fully functioning brain that realizes t-shirt 
> press is HOT and shouldn?t be touched?. Owner will show you how to work 
> the press.
> Hours: 2 hours shifts: 6-8, 8-10.
> 
> If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your friendly 
> Plutopia volunteer cat herder, Epiphany Heiermann, at 
> volunteers at plutopia.org <mailto:emcee.otter at gmail.com>.
> 
> Thanks! We look forward to seeing you at this year?s event!
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Robotgroup mailing list
> Robotgroup at puremagic.com
> http://lists.puremagic.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/robotgroup

From ian at remmler.org  Fri Mar  6 08:58:31 2009
From: ian at remmler.org (Ian Remmler)
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 10:58:31 -0600
Subject: APM: Perl 6 clearinghouse
Message-ID: <20090306165831.GA24354@brane>

It's about time someone did this:

http://perl6-projects.org/

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    - Ian.

From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Sun Mar 15 08:56:55 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:56:55 +0000
Subject: APM: Delightful Puzzles - Puzzles that would appeal to computer
 scientists and mathematicians.
Message-ID: <20090315155655.U3BOQ.301358.root@hrndva-web14-z02>

http://gurmeetsingh.wordpress.com/puzzles/

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james.choate at twcable.com
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www.ssz.com

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From christopher.boyd at ni.com  Tue Mar 17 10:06:16 2009
From: christopher.boyd at ni.com (Christopher Boyd)
Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:06:16 -0500
Subject: APM: hardware recycling for lower-income families?
Message-ID: <OF6B512285.5EEDBC3A-ON8625757C.005D4DC8-8625757C.005DF97D@ni.com>

Awhile back, somebody posted a link to a charity that builds up computers 
for lower-income families.  Could somebody kindly re-post the URL?  I have 
some working monitors that I saved from the scrap pile and a co-worker has 
some spare HD's that he'd like to put to good use.

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Christopher Boyd <christopher.boyd at ni.com>
Senior Software Engineer - MIO Software
National Instruments
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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Wed Mar 18 12:15:57 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:15:57 +0000
Subject: APM: Parrot 1.0.0 Released
Message-ID: <20090318191558.KLBPD.336699.root@hrndva-web20-z02>

http://tech.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=09/03/18/1826201

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From lrstott at swbell.net  Wed Mar 18 12:24:37 2009
From: lrstott at swbell.net (Rich Stott)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:24:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: APM: Meeting tonight?
Message-ID: <557333.18922.qm@web81504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Is there a meeting tonight? At Mangia's? Time?

 Rich
512-789-7343
lrstott at swbell.net
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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Thu Mar 19 06:27:18 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:27:18 +0000
Subject: APM: SC Unipad - Unicode Text Editor for Windows
Message-ID: <20090319132719.A4ZD7.343316.root@hrndva-web17-z01>

I play around with several languages and IN8
compatibility is always an issue. One of the
reasons I really like Plan 9 is its native
unicode support. I ran across this OS text
editor for Windows that appears to be an
excellent program, so far (ie limited use
over a few days).

http://www.unipad.org

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From ian at remmler.org  Thu Mar 19 06:27:54 2009
From: ian at remmler.org (Ian Remmler)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:27:54 -0500
Subject: APM: Meeting tonight?
In-Reply-To: <557333.18922.qm@web81504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <557333.18922.qm@web81504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <20090319132754.GA27382@remmler.org>

On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 12:24:37PM -0700, Rich Stott wrote:
>    Is there a meeting tonight? At Mangia's? Time?

Sorry, I've been caught up with other stuff and I didn't realize
it was already the third Wednesday.  But let's just say the
official reason is, since it's Spring Break we decided to
postpone the meeting. :)  How about next Wednesday?  And if
anyone has something they would like to talk about, by all
means, do!

-- 
    - Ian.

From tmcd at panix.com  Thu Mar 19 08:21:02 2009
From: tmcd at panix.com (Tim McDaniel)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:21:02 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: APM: Meeting tonight?
In-Reply-To: <20090319132754.GA27382@remmler.org>
References: <557333.18922.qm@web81504.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<20090319132754.GA27382@remmler.org>
Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.4.64.0903191019580.7390@panix3.panix.com>

Unfortunately, I had to bug out early from last month's APM meeting.
Did anyone mention any Perl kvetches or cool idioms?

-- 
Tim McDaniel, tmcd at panix.com

From christopher.boyd at ni.com  Thu Mar 19 10:12:25 2009
From: christopher.boyd at ni.com (Christopher Boyd)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:12:25 -0500
Subject: APM: hardware recycling for lower-income families?
In-Reply-To: <OF6B512285.5EEDBC3A-ON8625757C.005D4DC8-8625757C.005DF97D@ni.com>
References: <OF6B512285.5EEDBC3A-ON8625757C.005D4DC8-8625757C.005DF97D@ni.com>
Message-ID: <OF22C6BEAD.B016158A-ON8625757E.005E6CA5-8625757E.005E89A5@ni.com>

Nevermind, I found it ...  it's the Helios Initiative:  
http://heliosinitiative.org/page.php?3

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Senior Software Engineer - MIO Software
National Instruments
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From:
Christopher Boyd <christopher.boyd at ni.com>
To:
austin at pm.org
Date:
03/17/2009 12:06 PM
Subject:
Re: APM: hardware recycling for lower-income families?
Sent by:
austin-bounces+christopher.boyd=ni.com at pm.org




Awhile back, somebody posted a link to a charity that builds up computers 
for lower-income families.  Could somebody kindly re-post the URL?  I have 
some working monitors that I saved from the scrap pile and a co-worker has 
some spare HD's that he'd like to put to good use. 

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Senior Software Engineer - MIO Software
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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Thu Mar 19 12:47:58 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:47:58 +0000
Subject: APM: The Cornell Notetaking System
Message-ID: <20090319194758.LUADS.346670.root@hrndva-web14-z01>

http://lsc.sas.cornell.edu/LSC_Resources/cornellsystem.pdf

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From ian at remmler.org  Tue Mar 24 12:37:29 2009
From: ian at remmler.org (Ian Remmler)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:37:29 -0500
Subject: APM: March meeting?
Message-ID: <20090324193729.GA680@remmler.org>

Hi guys,

Something has come up and I won't be able to meet tomorrow
night.  So do y'all want to:

- Meet anyway, and maybe grumble about how your president didn't
  get my act together this month.  I haven't reserved the Mangia
  room, but it seems like it is usually available.

- Postpone.

- Just meet next month.

Sorry for not having something put together this time.  I'm sure
y'all will find something fun to do.

-- 
    - Ian.

From mark at marklehmann.com  Sun Mar 29 19:32:11 2009
From: mark at marklehmann.com (Mark Lehmann)
Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:32:11 -0500
Subject: APM: Fwd: Linux X Window Programmer position in Austin
In-Reply-To: <26830576.1238018095577.JavaMail.oracle@batch153>
References: <26830576.1238018095577.JavaMail.oracle@batch153>
Message-ID: <8fa2a6330903291932n1cea4cbekdc7999ca47b50780@mail.gmail.com>

In case anyone is looking.

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From jameschoate at austin.rr.com  Sun Mar 29 20:34:45 2009
From: jameschoate at austin.rr.com (jameschoate at austin.rr.com)
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 3:34:45 +0000
Subject: APM: Thousands of video lectures from the world's top scholars.
Message-ID: <20090330033445.LN1RN.443135.root@hrndva-web12-z02>

http://academicearth.org/

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