Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Andrew Buczko
Akron is a bad part of Akron. Hopefully SynHak can make it better. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 11:23 PM, Torrie Fischer tdfisc...@hackerbots.netwrote: On Jan 22, 2014 5:17 PM, Martin Pinkston martinpinks...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if anyone has really taken serious notice of the local

Re: [SH-Discuss] Issues at new space Large and Small

2014-01-23 Thread Justin Herman
I spoke with Devin yesterday and he let me know he is working on resolving the hole in the ceiling. The holes in the walls could be filled with a cement OR use some great stuff spray foam. I would think doing this before painting would help. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 12:40 AM, Andrew Buczko

Re: [SH-Discuss] SynHak Renovations Fundraiser

2014-01-23 Thread nyoungkin
I've never planned a fundraiser before, but I'll join you on the committee. Becca Salchak blsalc...@yahoo.com wrote: If our donors are ok with it I don't see why not. I'm formulating an action plan for the fundraiser . Step one is form a committee. I am taking the reigns in the fashion

Re: [SH-Discuss] [Board] Membership (Dave Aleshire)

2014-01-23 Thread Chris Egeland
Hi Dave, We are glad you found SYN/HAK, and would encourage you to give us a visit. In regards to the sponsorship requirement, I would recommend that you come to the space on a Tuesday meeting night, or any other night that has open hours (most nights, Friday being the major exception). There

Re: [SH-Discuss] Issues at new space Large and Small

2014-01-23 Thread Omar Rassi
Good. I think the best solution concerning the thermostat at this time is to simply turn the heat down if you're closing and then back up again when the building is being occupied. There is no reason to turn it completely off when no is there, we don't want things to freeze but we also don't want

Re: [SH-Discuss] Issues at new space Large and Small

2014-01-23 Thread Torrie Fischer
On Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:56:42 Omar Rassi wrote: Good. I think the best solution concerning the thermostat at this time is to simply turn the heat down if you're closing and then back up again when the building is being occupied. There is no reason to turn it completely off when no

Re: [SH-Discuss] Issues at new space Large and Small

2014-01-23 Thread Omar Rassi
Ah, I shall stand corrected :) thank you. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:59 AM, Torrie Fischer tdfisc...@hackerbots.netwrote: On Thursday, January 23, 2014 11:56:42 Omar Rassi wrote: Good. I think the best solution concerning the thermostat at this time is to simply turn the heat down if

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread a l
It's Akron folks not south central LA. While being aware of your surroundings is sound advice regardless of geographic location the best way to win a fight is not to get in one. If it's late at night and you're alone at the space by all means leave the door locked. All the parking is relatively

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Justin Herman
Since we are now part of downtown Akron we should be able to use the Downtown Akron Partnership safety escorts during their Hours. Also if you see something out of place and the Downtown Ambassadors are not available dont hesitate to call the police Non Emergency 330-375-2490 or Emergency 911.

[SH-Discuss] January Dues

2014-01-23 Thread Torrie Fischer
Hey, folks. Where are everyone's January dues? Pretty sure I'm not crazy, but I haven't seen too many people showing up except those who paid with cash or Dwolla. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@synhak.org https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss

Re: [SH-Discuss] January Dues

2014-01-23 Thread Justin Herman
Should we be getting invoiced if dues are due? On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Torrie Fischer tdfisc...@hackerbots.netwrote: Hey, folks. Where are everyone's January dues? Pretty sure I'm not crazy, but I haven't seen too many people showing up except those who paid with cash or Dwolla.

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Craig Bergdorf
There is an organization with employees, computers, accountants, and lawyers, whos objective is receiving someone call when it gets dark asking to be walked to their car? Are you trolling me? On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:28 PM, Justin Herman just...@gmail.com wrote: Since we are now part of

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Justin Herman
Cool huh? On Thursday, January 23, 2014, Craig Bergdorf mm1...@gmail.com wrote: There is an organization with employees, computers, accountants, and lawyers, whos objective is receiving someone call when it gets dark asking to be walked to their car? Are you trolling me? On Thu, Jan

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Torrie Fischer
On Thursday, January 23, 2014 16:28:06 Justin Herman wrote: Since we are now part of downtown Akron we should be able to use the Downtown Akron Partnership safety escorts during their Hours. Also if you see something out of place and the Downtown Ambassadors are not available dont hesitate to

Re: [SH-Discuss] January Dues

2014-01-23 Thread Andrew Buczko
I'm paid till Thursday. :) On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:29 PM, Justin Herman just...@gmail.com wrote: Should we be getting invoiced if dues are due? On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Torrie Fischer tdfisc...@hackerbots.netwrote: Hey, folks. Where are everyone's January dues? Pretty sure

[SH-Discuss] Status of the network

2014-01-23 Thread Chris Egeland
Hey guys, if anyone goes to 21 and hits open/close on the kiosk or checks the webcam, you may find yourself not getting the desired result. That's because I am in the process of moving our space IT infrastructure to the new space and it won't be fully up with Internet for a little bit, likely

Re: [SH-Discuss] Status of the network

2014-01-23 Thread Craig Bergdorf
how did you find them fancy earl's to email threads? On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 9:11 PM, Chris Egeland ch...@chrisegeland.comwrote: Hey guys, if anyone goes to 21 and hits open/close on the kiosk or checks the webcam, you may find yourself not getting the desired result. That's because I am in

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Philip P. Patnode
In the interest of safety, I strongly suggest that nobody is ever alone in the space, day or night. The *buddy system* works for divers, climbers, soldiers, and bar hoppers. Working at SH with at least one other person on the property will increase the level of safety for all involved. It is

Re: [SH-Discuss] Status of the network

2014-01-23 Thread Chris Egeland
Go to https://lists.synhak.org Click on the mailing list of your choice. Click on the $list Archives link toward the top Click on an email that interests you. Copy paste URL to other mailing list that interests you. Get asked how to provide fancy earls. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 9:48 PM,

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Craig Bergdorf
I am with Torrie on just leaving the exterior foods on for the moment, we can add a photocell later, were talking about spare change a day, and I'm happy to donate it if it comes up. Our electric bill can survive on what falls out of the mouth of the gas bill for the next month. We have a

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Philip P. Patnode
CFL flood lamp blubs are available for under $10 each. Link = On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:19 PM, Craig Bergdorf mm1...@gmail.com wrote: I am with Torrie on just leaving the exterior foods on for the moment, we can add a photocell later, were talking about spare change a day, and I'm happy to

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Philip P. Patnode
Sorry, damn keyboard! Link = http://www.1000bulbs.com/product/8156/FC23-P3841OD.html Only $8.34 each, in quantities of 6 or more. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:26 PM, Philip P. Patnode ppatn...@gmail.comwrote: CFL flood lamp blubs are available for under $10 each. Link = On Thu, Jan 23,

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Philip P. Patnode
BTW, I was careful to make a suggestion, not create a policy. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:37 PM, Philip P. Patnode ppatn...@gmail.comwrote: On the subject of working alone, being safe. I knew a dentist who cut off his left hand while using a table saw, working alone in his garage. The

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Torrie Fischer
On Thursday, January 23, 2014 23:19:33 Craig Bergdorf wrote: I am with Torrie on just leaving the exterior foods on for the moment, we can add a photocell later, were talking about spare change a day, and I'm happy to donate it if it comes up. Our electric bill can survive on what falls out

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Philip P. Patnode
Leave the 1' x 1' window in the door and be prepared to have one or more deranged homeless creatures standing outside, looking in at all hours of the day and night. Install a peephole and deny them the pleasure of counting the number of people in residence and watching them go about their

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Omar Rassi
I'm sorry but are we're not 12 year olds coming to a hackersapce during the wee hours? SH is not a like a zoo We've had a live webcam running since before 21 W North street. Don't like it? Cover it while you're at the space. Install a peephole and deny them the pleasure of counting the number

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread a l
The window in the door affords a luxurious view of about 25sqft of our total 4000sqft. Being on display is not that much of an issue, not all that different from the live Web cam that's been running at SynHak since before 21w. north. We are a public space open to the community. During planned

Re: [SH-Discuss] Foot traffic

2014-01-23 Thread Omar Rassi
I should say I don't mean to belittle anyone either that is never my goal in life, its simply a major peeve of mine when good sense starts being explained as if we're a bunch of children over incredibly low risk. Some valves may need re-tightening but I think I'll hold it together. Happy hacking.

[SH-Discuss] The last weekend of moving

2014-01-23 Thread Craig Bergdorf
I just want to remind everyone, ate today: tons of problems in the world, have not ate today: one problem (get food). We have one week to finish moving, I feel compelled to mention that at the end of next week anything we leave in the fridge will most likely be lost when we relinquish the space