From rich at tnrglobal.com  Tue Jun  1 16:06:08 2021
From: rich at tnrglobal.com (Rich@tnr)
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 12:06:08 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Learn about: RFQ for web development of Western Mass
 Artshub
Message-ID: <c41a2456-7ab5-a00d-79a0-372f99de5305@tnrglobal.com>

**

The Western Mass Artshub is moving. It will be a dynamic, web-based 
portal to connect artists, residents, visitors,

and creative businesses to promote regional commerce, networking 
opportunities, and collaborative business experiences.


Because of the funding grant involved, this project is on a very tight 
time frame,
The quote needs to be in by June 20th, so don?t delay if you are 
interested.

If you are interested in getting the Request for Quote to develop the 
web site,
or just involve in the project:? email me offline


If you missed the announcement of the project, see http://wmartshub.org


-- 
Rich Roth
CEO TnR Global

Bio and personal blog:http://rizbang.com
Building the really big sites:http://www.tnrglobal.com
Small/Soho business in the PV:http://www.hidden-tech.net
Places to meet for business:http://www.meetmewhere.com
And for Arts and relaxation:
http://TarotMuertos.com  - Artistic Tarot Deck
    http://www.welovemuseums.com
    http://www.artonmytv.com/
Shakers:http://www.shakerpedia.com/
Helping move the world:http://www.earththrives.com

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From jwerner at jwdp.com  Tue Jun  1 19:17:04 2021
From: jwerner at jwdp.com (Jan Werner)
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2021 15:17:04 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Excel or Google Sheets Expert? For Covid Risk
 Calculator, and other work.
In-Reply-To: <MN2PR14MB3037E5EE7E534B5F9A979E22E5559@MN2PR14MB3037.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
References: <MN2PR14MB303729F72D93F42E3475579AE5569@MN2PR14MB3037.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
 <010001794daf5fae-0a1da0db-cf0a-4a4a-80d5-d08c6334093d-000000@email.amazonses.com>
 <90EA29F5-1C06-4584-BC30-6D0318704BE5@cs.umass.edu>
 <MN2PR14MB3037E5EE7E534B5F9A979E22E5559@MN2PR14MB3037.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <4d150188-a507-ec61-0fd6-6dfc234dc6af@jwdp.com>

This isn't exactly what you were asking for, but you might find the 
methodology and data sources of interest.

https://office-watch.com/2021/get-covid-19-vaccination-stats-and-more-from-excel/

Jan Werner
_________________


On 5/9/2021 4:45 PM, Rob Laporte via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> Hi Tom,
> 
> Just about a Bingo on 
> https://www.covid19survivalcalculator.com/en/calculator 
> <https://www.covid19survivalcalculator.com/en/calculator>. It seems to 
> need the most recent stats, but it's close. Wish it noted chances of 
> critical care, which is well worth knowing. But still, without checking 
> it in detail, I think it meets the need well enough. Thanks much.
> 
> Take Care,
> 
> 
> Rob Laporte
> 
> Chief Business Development Officer | Founder | Chairman
> 
> DISC - Making Websites Make Money
> 
> 413-584-6500
> 
> rob at 2disc.com <mailto:rob at 2disc.com>?| LinkedIn 
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/2disc/> | 2DISC.com <https://www.2disc.com>
> 
> 
> *NOTE:*?Emails can be blocked by spam filters throughout the web. If you 
> don?t get a reply within an expected span of time, please call.
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Tom Murray <tmurray at cs.umass.edu>
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 8, 2021 9:19 PM
> *To:* duncan at gismatters.com <duncan at gismatters.com>; Rob Laporte 
> <rob at 2disc.com>
> *Cc:* hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net 
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Hidden-tech] Excel or Google Sheets Expert? For Covid 
> Risk Calculator, and other work.
> Adding some notes:
> 
> 1) If all that is there are CSV files you don't have what you want--you 
> need formulas/calculations in a spreadsheet.
> 
> 2) About 4 or 5 months ago I did some google searching for "covid risk 
> estimation" and this is what I saved in my notes (not sure if they are 
> still up):
> https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/ 
> <https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/>
> https://www.covid19survivalcalculator.com/en/calculator 
> <https://www.covid19survivalcalculator.com/en/calculator>
> https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/well/live/putting-the-risk-of-covid-19-in-perspective.html 
> <https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/22/well/live/putting-the-risk-of-covid-19-in-perspective.html>
> https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-mortality-risk 
> <https://www.iii.org/fact-statistic/facts-statistics-mortality-risk>
> https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/24/your-analogy-comparing-coronavirus-car-accident-deaths-is-bad/ 
> <https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/03/24/your-analogy-comparing-coronavirus-car-accident-deaths-is-bad/>
> 
> 
> best, Tom
> 
> 
>> On May 8, 2021, at 4:33 PM, Chris Duncan, GISmatters via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Rob,
>> 
>> I poked around on that github site and most or all of the data files are CSV files -- comma-separated value format -- which are readily imported into Excel, OpenOffice Calc... I don't know about Google Sheets b/c I avoid all things Google as much as possible  but I'd be surprised if it doesn't open them as well.
>> 
>> One thing I noticed is that right-clicking on a single .csv filename and choosing "Save As..." saved the HTML for the github page that you get if you click on those filename links rather than the actual CSV file contents... to get (only) the actual CSV file,  you need to either:
>> * download the entire repository (all the folders and files) from https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19 
> <https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19> -- on that page there is a 
> green "Code" button which offers you a zip file download option; once 
> you unzip that file you will have the entire directory structure with 
> all the .csv files in it
>> * download individual files by clicking on the .csv filename, and then on the next github page where you see the file listed in the main part of the page (unless it's too large to list), clicking the "Raw" option to get *just* the csv file contents, then  save that "page" as a .csv file
>> 
>> Once you have one or more .csv files, you can just double-click them to open with your default spreadsheet application.
>> 
>> Chris
>> 
>> 
>> On 5/8/21 6:13 PM, Rob Laporte via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>>> Hi All,
>>> *I???ve long thought the public should have a Covid risk calculato*r in which one could enter or click their age and comorbidities to get a probability of hospitalization, critical care, and death upon infection. Given the year plus of official date now,  it should be relatively easy to make a one that accurately reflects 
> official data. For example, the CDC recently updated their ???survival 
> rates by age??? behind which they provide more detailed data then this 
> CDC summary::
>>>??? 0-17:??? ??? ??? ???99.997%
>>>??? 18-49:??? ??? ???99.95%
>>>??? 50-64:??? ??? ???99.4%
>>>??? 65+:??? ??? ??? ??? 91%
>>> Backing out all comorbidities makes risks dramatically lower than the above. For example, the CDC reports that 78% of deaths come from the overweight and obese cohort. *Many people would like to know their individual risk*.
>>> You would think our governments would provide this, but I could find nothing of the sort.*This Github project may be it*, but if it is a spreadsheet, my upload to Google Sheets didn???t make it work; perhaps it would work on Excel. 
> https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19/tree/master/csse_covid_19_data <https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19/tree/master/csse_covid_19_data> 
> <https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19/tree/master/csse_covid_19_data 
> <https://github.com/CSSEGISandData/COVID-19/tree/master/csse_covid_19_data>>???.
>>> *For anyone who could handle the above, I have other Google Sheet work for my firm I???d pay for.*
>>> Take Care,
>>> Rob Laporte
>>> Chief Business Development Officer | Founder | Chairman
>>> DISC - Making Websites Make Money
>>> 413-584-6500
>>> rob at 2disc.com <mailto:rob at 2disc.com <mailto:rob at 2disc.com>>???| LinkedIn 
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/2disc/ 
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/2disc/>> | 2DISC.com <https://www.2disc.com 
> <https://www.2disc.com>>
>>> *NOTE:*???Emails can be blocked by spam filters throughout the web. If you don???t get a reply within an expected span of time, please call.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net <http://www.hidden-tech.net>
>>> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
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>>> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
>>> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members <http://www.hidden-tech.net/members>
>> 
>> -- 
>> 
>> Chris Duncan, Ph.D.
>> President, GISmatters
>> duncan at gismatters.com
>> 
>> http://www.gismatters.com/ <http://www.gismatters.com/>
>> 
>> Tel: +1 413.549.2052
>> Fax: +1 413.658.0346
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net <http://www.hidden-tech.net>
>> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>> 
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>> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
>> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members <http://www.hidden-tech.net/members>
> 
> 
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From rich at tnrglobal.com  Wed Jun  2 21:27:00 2021
From: rich at tnrglobal.com (Rich@tnr)
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2021 17:27:00 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Call for RFQs for ArtsHub
Message-ID: <6f14d54e-5290-b537-7339-85863d3fed92@tnrglobal.com>

We have polished the RFQ so you can find it posted on the UMass Arts 
Extension web site.

*Call to designers/branding companies for ArtsHub*

The Creative Economy Network (CEN) seeks the services of a local graphic 
design professional to develop a visual brand for a new Western Mass 
ArtsHub, an online resource portal for the creative community in Western 
Massachusetts.

The ArtsHub will be a dynamic, web-based portal to connect artists, 
residents, visitors, and creative businesses to promote regional 
commerce, arts/culture organizations, networking opportunities, and 
collaborative business experiences. The ArtsHub will be a central 
location to find links to jobs, resources, events, and make connections 
for sales of creative goods and services. It will also display the New 
England Foundation for the Arts? CreativeGround database with a specific 
filter for Western Mass creatives. There is currently no central place 
to find a list of area artists or other information critical for the 
success of the creative community.? The ArtsHub encompasses Hamden, 
Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire Counties.? The design must address the 
related audiences, roughly defined as the creators and the consumers, in 
ways appropriate to the needs of each.

All proposals should be in PDF form and e-mailed to lisa at franklincc.org 
by June 21st.

Please find full RFP here? https://www.umass.edu/aes/artshub

-- 
Rich Roth
CEO TnR Global

Bio and personal blog: http://rizbang.com
Building the really big sites:      http://www.tnrglobal.com
Small/Soho business in the PV:        http://www.hidden-tech.net
Places to meet for business:        http://www.meetmewhere.com
And for Arts and relaxation:
http://TarotMuertos.com - Artistic Tarot Deck
    http://www.welovemuseums.com
    http://www.artonmytv.com/
Shakers: http://www.shakerpedia.com/
Helping move the world:             http://www.earththrives.com

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From sarah.ryder at gmail.com  Fri Jun  4 12:42:02 2021
From: sarah.ryder at gmail.com (Sarah Ryder)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2021 08:42:02 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Job Announcement: Full-Stack Developer at Hampshire
 College
Message-ID: <CAOdLQu3PxVt4wQg9nvJxq6a50DpLRCXS7mye7nRkACaRbog+-Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hi folks

Hampshire College is looking for a developer to join their IT team. More
details here:

https://sites.hampshire.edu/hamp-it/2021/05/26/are-you-a-full-stack-developer-join-our-it-team/

Please share and/or apply if you're interested.

Thanks
-Sarah
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From abby at revitupreading.com  Tue Jun  8 19:32:32 2021
From: abby at revitupreading.com (Abby Marks Beale)
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2021 15:32:32 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Looking for SEO review of my website
Message-ID: <022001d75c9d$07a406d0$16ec1470$@RevItUpReading.com>

Hello Hidden-Techies:
I'm looking for an SEO expert to evaluate the SEO of one of my websites and
then to help get it listed higher on search engines. Do you know anyone I
can connect with? Please send to me at Abby at RevItUpReading.com
<mailto:Abby at RevItUpReading.com> .
 
Thanks much!
Abby Marks Beale
 
 

Abby Marks Beale
Creator of The Rev It Up Reading Online Course
Speed Reading and Productivity Expert
Author, Speaker and Podcaster
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rev It Up Reading
5 Dogwood Lane        
Wallingford, CT USA 06492 
203-949-9153 (USA - Eastern Time)
 <http://www.revitupreading.com/> www.RevItUpReading.com
 
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From rob at 2disc.com  Wed Jun  9 20:13:20 2021
From: rob at 2disc.com (Rob Laporte)
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2021 20:13:20 +0000
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Looking for SEO review of my website
In-Reply-To: <022001d75c9d$07a406d0$16ec1470$@RevItUpReading.com>
References: <022001d75c9d$07a406d0$16ec1470$@RevItUpReading.com>
Message-ID: <BN9PR14MB50826E2860216F1EF8944B77E5369@BN9PR14MB5082.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Hi Abby,

My firm has specialized in SEO since 1997, and happy to help.

I'll contact you off-list.


Take Care,


Rob Laporte

Chief Business Development Officer | Founder | Chairman

DISC - Making Websites Make Money

413-584-6500

rob at 2disc.com<mailto:rob at 2disc.com> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/2disc/> | 2DISC.com<https://www.2disc.com>


NOTE: Emails can be blocked by spam filters throughout the web. If you don?t get a reply within an expected span of time, please call.


________________________________
From: Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net> on behalf of Abby Marks Beale via Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 3:32 PM
To: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Looking for SEO review of my website


Hello Hidden-Techies:

I?m looking for an SEO expert to evaluate the SEO of one of my websites and then to help get it listed higher on search engines. Do you know anyone I can connect with? Please send to me at Abby at RevItUpReading.com<mailto:Abby at RevItUpReading.com>.



Thanks much!

Abby Marks Beale





[RiuR Logo 72 - bigger]

Abby Marks Beale

Creator of The Rev It Up Reading Online Course

Speed Reading and Productivity Expert

Author, Speaker and Podcaster

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rev It Up Reading

5 Dogwood Lane

Wallingford, CT USA 06492

203-949-9153 (USA - Eastern Time)

www.RevItUpReading.com<http://www.revitupreading.com/>


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From michael at mtlynch.io  Sun Jun 13 20:58:38 2021
From: michael at mtlynch.io (Michael Lynch)
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:58:38 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Free USB cables and Raspberry Pi accessories
Message-ID: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>

Hi All,

I run a business called TinyPilot (https://tinypilotkvm.com) where I build a product on top of the Raspberry Pi. I've changed the design a few times, so I now have a lot of spare parts that I no longer use in building the product. I was selling them on eBay, but they're too much of a hassle to get rid of that way, so I'm wondering if anyone on hidden tech is interested in taking them for free.

19x - Minimal Armor Passive Cooling Case for Raspberry Pi 4B: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234622652?
57x - USB to TTL Serial Cable for Raspberry Pi: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234650996
30x - USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable (1 meter): https://www.ebay.com/itm/393236078076
7x ainope USB-A 3.0 Extension (male to female) Cable (1 meter)
9x ainope USB-A to USB-A 3.0 (male-to-male) Cable (1 meter)
30x Anker USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cable (1 meter)
200x (count is approximate) 3.5mm Audio Cable (2')

These are all brand new and unused, most of them in original retail packaging.

If you're interested in taking one of these items, let me know. Preference will go to people who are willing to take larger quantities. You can do whatever you'd like with them (including reselling them).

Once I find interested parties, I'll arrange for contactless pickup from my home in South Hadley.

Thanks,
Michael
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From fgrossberg at verizon.net  Mon Jun 14 01:08:24 2021
From: fgrossberg at verizon.net (Fred Grossberg)
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:08:24 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Apple HD Cinema Display
References: <013101d760b9$c77a0d40$566e27c0$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <013101d760b9$c77a0d40$566e27c0$@verizon.net>

I'm selling a 23" Apple HD Cinema Display monitor (model 1082) for $85 or
best offer. Includes all cables and power block. The only monitor that Apple
still makes lists for $4,999. 

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From tech at montaguewebworks.com  Mon Jun 14 12:58:45 2021
From: tech at montaguewebworks.com (Michael Muller)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:58:45 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Free USB cables and Raspberry Pi accessories
In-Reply-To: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>
References: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>
Message-ID: <93070573-a6f8-a458-8235-8d5276a7f4d4@montaguewebworks.com>

It's possible the Tech School could use them. They always have a few 
Raspberry Pi projects going on.

I've CC:ed Marcus on this.

Mik

Mik Muller, president
Montague WebWorks
239-R Main Street, Greenfield, MA
413-320-5336
http://MontagueWebWorks.com
Powered by ROCKETFUSION

On 6/13/2021 4:58 PM, Michael Lynch via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I run a business called TinyPilot (https://tinypilotkvm.com) where I 
> build a product on top of the Raspberry Pi. I've changed the design a 
> few times, so I now have a lot of spare parts that I no longer use in 
> building the product. I was selling them on eBay, but they're too much 
> of a hassle to get rid of that way, so I'm wondering if anyone on 
> hidden tech is interested in taking them for free.
>
> 19x - Minimal Armor Passive Cooling Case for Raspberry Pi 4B: 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234622652 
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234622652>?
> 57x - USB to TTL Serial Cable for Raspberry Pi: 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234650996 
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234650996>
> 30x - USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable (1 meter): 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393236078076 
> <https://www.ebay.com/itm/393236078076>
> 7x ainope USB-A 3.0 Extension (male to female) Cable (1 meter)
> 9x ainope USB-A to USB-A 3.0 (male-to-male) Cable (1 meter)
> 30x Anker USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cable (1 meter)
> 200x (count is approximate) 3.5mm Audio Cable (2')
>
> These are all brand new and unused, most of them in original retail 
> packaging.
>
> If you're interested in taking one of these items, let me know. 
> Preference will go to people who are willing to take larger 
> quantities. You can do whatever you'd like with them (including 
> reselling them).
>
> Once I find interested parties, I'll arrange for contactless pickup 
> from my home in South Hadley.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>
> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
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From mmclaurin at fcts.us  Mon Jun 14 13:19:04 2021
From: mmclaurin at fcts.us (Marcus McLaurin)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:19:04 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Free USB cables and Raspberry Pi accessories
In-Reply-To: <93070573-a6f8-a458-8235-8d5276a7f4d4@montaguewebworks.com>
References: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>
 <93070573-a6f8-a458-8235-8d5276a7f4d4@montaguewebworks.com>
Message-ID: <CAJZ5i8DJHkRVYTPRK2XnCmynPwRzuZ8tY27KxURbSperPMR9Wg@mail.gmail.com>

Mik and Michael;

We can most definitely use these Pi accessories-whatever you would like to
donate! If you would like to give them to our shop, we would gladly accept
them! We can provide you with a form that would also allow you to make the
donation tax-deductible.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed!

Marcus McLaurin
Programming and Web Development Instructor
Art Club Advisor ? BPA Co-Advisor ? Alumni Liason ? CONTEXT Co-Advisor
Franklin County Technical School
*School:* 413.863.9561
*Cell:* 413.657.8904


On Mon, Jun 14, 2021 at 8:58 AM Michael Muller <tech at montaguewebworks.com>
wrote:

> It's possible the Tech School could use them. They always have a few
> Raspberry Pi projects going on.
>
> I've CC:ed Marcus on this.
>
> Mik
>
> Mik Muller, president
> Montague WebWorks
> 239-R Main Street, Greenfield, MA
> 413-320-5336http://MontagueWebWorks.com
> Powered by ROCKETFUSION
>
> On 6/13/2021 4:58 PM, Michael Lynch via Hidden-discuss wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I run a business called TinyPilot (https://tinypilotkvm.com) where I
> build a product on top of the Raspberry Pi. I've changed the design a few
> times, so I now have a lot of spare parts that I no longer use in building
> the product. I was selling them on eBay, but they're too much of a hassle
> to get rid of that way, so I'm wondering if anyone on hidden tech is
> interested in taking them for free.
>
> 19x - Minimal Armor Passive Cooling Case for Raspberry Pi 4B:
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234622652?
> 57x - USB to TTL Serial Cable for Raspberry Pi:
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234650996
> 30x - USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable (1 meter):
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/393236078076
> 7x ainope USB-A 3.0 Extension (male to female) Cable (1 meter)
> 9x ainope USB-A to USB-A 3.0 (male-to-male) Cable (1 meter)
> 30x Anker USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cable (1 meter)
> 200x (count is approximate) 3.5mm Audio Cable (2')
>
> These are all brand new and unused, most of them in original retail
> packaging.
>
> If you're interested in taking one of these items, let me know. Preference
> will go to people who are willing to take larger quantities. You can do
> whatever you'd like with them (including reselling them).
>
> Once I find interested parties, I'll arrange for contactless pickup from
> my home in South Hadley.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael
>
> _______________________________________________
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From michael at mtlynch.io  Mon Jun 14 13:48:05 2021
From: michael at mtlynch.io (Michael Lynch)
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:48:05 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Free USB cables and Raspberry Pi accessories
In-Reply-To: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>
References: <c6fc6531-cdf8-4964-8d47-77edef2fd18d@www.fastmail.com>
Message-ID: <f10153c0-cc1d-457f-acf9-b05fc300df29@www.fastmail.com>

Thanks all for reaching out! All of the items are now claimed.

My business creates ~50-75 leftover 3.5mm audio cables per month. One of our the materials we order includes the cable, but our product doesn't use it.

If anyone has a consistent need for these audio cables in the future, let me know and we can set up regular pickups.

On Sun, Jun 13, 2021, at 4:58 PM, Michael Lynch wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I run a business called TinyPilot (https://tinypilotkvm.com) where I build a product on top of the Raspberry Pi. I've changed the design a few times, so I now have a lot of spare parts that I no longer use in building the product. I was selling them on eBay, but they're too much of a hassle to get rid of that way, so I'm wondering if anyone on hidden tech is interested in taking them for free.
> 
> 19x - Minimal Armor Passive Cooling Case for Raspberry Pi 4B: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234622652?
> 57x - USB to TTL Serial Cable for Raspberry Pi: https://www.ebay.com/itm/393234650996
> 30x - USB-A 2.0 Extension Cable (1 meter): https://www.ebay.com/itm/393236078076
> 7x ainope USB-A 3.0 Extension (male to female) Cable (1 meter)
> 9x ainope USB-A to USB-A 3.0 (male-to-male) Cable (1 meter)
> 30x Anker USB-C to USB-A 2.0 Cable (1 meter)
> 200x (count is approximate) 3.5mm Audio Cable (2')
> 
> These are all brand new and unused, most of them in original retail packaging.
> 
> If you're interested in taking one of these items, let me know. Preference will go to people who are willing to take larger quantities. You can do whatever you'd like with them (including reselling them).
> 
> Once I find interested parties, I'll arrange for contactless pickup from my home in South Hadley.
> 
> Thanks,
> Michael
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From aaron at taylorwaldman.com  Fri Jun 18 19:12:38 2021
From: aaron at taylorwaldman.com (Aaron Taylor-Waldman)
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:12:38 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] =?utf-8?q?=24500/m_Office_Space_in_Downtown_Noho_?=
	=?utf-8?q?=E2=80=94_Ideal_for_a_tech/creative_professional=2E?=
Message-ID: <CADSHD3uZ3BXNXBqoZVkZzdoh9baHj87p5bvUZ9izODuQmMH+aw@mail.gmail.com>

There is a single, private office space available for immediate tenancy in
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My office-mate and I are self-employed creative professionals (designer,
writer), both fully-vaccinated, and seeking a third similarly minded
individual. We each have a single office off of the shared foyer.

[image: strong office.jpeg]

Details:
? $500/month, sublease rental fee
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? Central downtown location on Strong Ave
? 2nd floor of two-story, brick commercial building across from the iconic
Familiars caf?
? Shared foyer area with a couch & fridge
? Available now, 1-year commitment preferred
? 24 hour building access. Outside doors auto-lock after hours.

Feel free to contact me for a showing. No fees or surprises; 2 references
requested, please.

Thanks for looking,
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From aaron at taylorwaldman.com  Fri Jun 18 19:15:30 2021
From: aaron at taylorwaldman.com (Aaron Taylor-Waldman)
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:15:30 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] 
	=?utf-8?q?=24500/m_Office_Space_in_Downtown_Noho_?=
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References: <CADSHD3uZ3BXNXBqoZVkZzdoh9baHj87p5bvUZ9izODuQmMH+aw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CADSHD3vW8a80MXReEyV+Yv6NfofOLjFZ8Fm=buPxNnEbbkB7PQ@mail.gmail.com>

Apologies, forgot the image link:
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The space is not furnished.
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From knowuh at gmail.com  Mon Jun 21 14:57:39 2021
From: knowuh at gmail.com (Noah Paessel)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
In-Reply-To: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark>
References: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark>
Message-ID: <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>

Hello Hidden Tech,

My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this summer. Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to persuade him to purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.

Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley? Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area that you like?

His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use that as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any tips on how to enrichen this summer project for him.

Thanks!

? Noah
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From heller at deepsoft.com  Mon Jun 21 15:36:47 2021
From: heller at deepsoft.com (Robert Heller)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:36:47 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
In-Reply-To: <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>
References: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark> 
 <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>
Message-ID: <20210621153647.3EF1B220CEB@sharky4.deepsoft.com>

Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might want to steer him
towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be well within his
budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except for monitor) P400
kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit includes a mouse, power
supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more learning tools than
a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will include a C compiler,
Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have LibreOffice and
Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the ultimate learning
tool.

I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort of computer parts,
other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice ("locally" available from
Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg, eBay, and big box
stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC parts vendors and eBay
has probably killed any sort of local technology flea market. And least here
in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or Boston.  Even Radio Shack 
died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.

At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel <knowuh at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> Hello Hidden Tech,
> 

> My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this summer.
> Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to persuade him to
> purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
> 
> Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley?
> Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area that you
> like?
> 
> His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use that
> as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any tips on how
> to enrichen this summer project for him.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> ?????? Noah
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> 
> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
> 
> 

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From tech at montaguewebworks.com  Mon Jun 21 15:50:25 2021
From: tech at montaguewebworks.com (Michael Muller)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:50:25 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
In-Reply-To: <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>
References: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark>
 <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>
Message-ID: <5f66a42d-4c1a-9d6c-fbf4-269aaf2ddf2e@montaguewebworks.com>

Try calling on About Face Computer Solutions in Turners Falls

  * https://about-facecomputers.com/ <https://about-facecomputers.com/>

Mik

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Montague WebWorks
239-R Main Street, Greenfield, MA
413-320-5336
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On 6/21/2021 10:57 AM, Noah Paessel via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> Hello Hidden Tech,
>
> My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this 
> summer. Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to 
> persuade him to purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
>
> Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley? 
> Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area that 
> you like?
>
> His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use 
> that as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any 
> tips on how to enrichen this summer project for him.
>
> Thanks!
>
> ? Noah
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>
> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
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From alex at justpeachy.io  Mon Jun 21 16:16:02 2021
From: alex at justpeachy.io (Alex at Just Peachy)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:16:02 -0500
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
In-Reply-To: <20210621153647.3EF1B220CEB@sharky4.deepsoft.com>
References: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark>
 <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>
 <20210621153647.3EF1B220CEB@sharky4.deepsoft.com>
Message-ID: <CAKJ3DvovrfTo59xSEym8owc0i8FLFNLzfFmUcVri-7mnWKyPsw@mail.gmail.com>

A Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a great learning tool, but a poor choice if
your son wants to be able to play video games on his computer.

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM Robert Heller via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might want to steer him
> towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be well within his
> budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except for monitor) P400
> kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit includes a mouse,
> power
> supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more learning tools
> than
> a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will include a C compiler,
> Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have LibreOffice and
> Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the ultimate learning
> tool.
>
> I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort of computer
> parts,
> other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice ("locally" available
> from
> Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg, eBay, and big box
> stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC parts vendors and
> eBay
> has probably killed any sort of local technology flea market. And least
> here
> in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or Boston.  Even Radio
> Shack
> died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.
>
> At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel <knowuh at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hello Hidden Tech,
> >
>
> > My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this
> summer.
> > Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to persuade
> him to
> > purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
> >
> > Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley?
> > Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area that
> you
> > like?
> >
> > His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use
> that
> > as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any tips on
> how
> > to enrichen this summer project for him.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > ??? Noah
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> >
> > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion
> list.
> > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> > page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
> > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
> >
> >
>
> --
> Robert Heller             -- Cell: 413-658-7953 GV: 978-633-5364
> Deepwoods Software        -- Custom Software Services
> http://www.deepsoft.com/  -- Linux Administration Services
> heller at deepsoft.com       -- Webhosting Services
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>
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From heller at deepsoft.com  Mon Jun 21 16:47:41 2021
From: heller at deepsoft.com (Robert Heller)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:47:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
In-Reply-To: <CAKJ3DvovrfTo59xSEym8owc0i8FLFNLzfFmUcVri-7mnWKyPsw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0b097947-318e-49e7-9619-99b3682c38a4@Spark> 
 <41075c17-09af-4337-af8c-1992348e5048@Spark>? 
 <20210621153647.3EF1B220CEB@sharky4.deepsoft.com> 
 <CAKJ3DvovrfTo59xSEym8owc0i8FLFNLzfFmUcVri-7mnWKyPsw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <20210621164741.83D332208E9@sharky4.deepsoft.com>

I think the point is to re-direct the kid away from "mindless" video games... 
:-) 

There is actually very little in the way of a "learning experience" in 
building a x86 PC.  Modern x86 PC hardware is very integrated -- modern 
motherboards have everything already on them.  You just need to install the 
processor and memory, install the motherboard in the chassis, install the 
power supply and the hard drive, connect all of the cables and that is all 
there is.

And there are a few video games available for the 'Pi, and *even better* the 
kid can learn to write his own video games... (Hint: included in the Scratch 
examples are some "classic" video games: PacMan and Pong.  I also have a 
Scratch implementation of Breakout, Asteroids, and Missle Command.)


At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:16:02 -0500 Alex at Just Peachy <alex at justpeachy.io> wrote:

> 
> A Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a great learning tool, but a poor choice if
> your son wants to be able to play video games on his computer.
> 
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM Robert Heller via Hidden-discuss <
> hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
> 
> > Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might want to steer him
> > towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be well within his
> > budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except for monitor) P400
> > kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit includes a mouse,
> > power
> > supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more learning tools
> > than
> > a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will include a C compiler,
> > Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have LibreOffice and
> > Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the ultimate learning
> > tool.
> >
> > I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort of computer
> > parts,
> > other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice ("locally" available
> > from
> > Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg, eBay, and big box
> > stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC parts vendors and
> > eBay
> > has probably killed any sort of local technology flea market. And least
> > here
> > in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or Boston.  Even Radio
> > Shack
> > died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.
> >
> > At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel <knowuh at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Hello Hidden Tech,
> > >
> >
> > > My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this
> > summer.
> > > Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to persuade
> > him to
> > > purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
> > >
> > > Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley?
> > > Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area that
> > you
> > > like?
> > >
> > > His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use
> > that
> > > as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any tips on
> > how
> > > to enrichen this summer project for him.
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > ???????????????? Noah
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> > > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
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> > Deepwoods Software        -- Custom Software Services
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> 

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From alex at justpeachy.io  Mon Jun 21 17:59:06 2021
From: alex at justpeachy.io (Alex at Just Peachy)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:59:06 -0500
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
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Robert, I?m not sure the several decades long debate about whether video
games are a worthwhile hobby or not is relevant to Noah?s question.

Noah, it sounds like you?re on the right track in engaging with your son?s
hobbies. Picking parts and building a PC can be a simple but rewarding
learning experience - certainly one lots of adults never even attempt -
that will help him understand the basics of how a computer works.

Of course there?s nothing against picking up a Raspberry Pi and encouraging
an interest in computing your son might have, but it seems that?s separate
from your original question and not something I would recommend as an
equivalent alternative to what your son is asking for.

I wish I could provide some insight on local computer parts swaps or shops,
but there aren?t any I?m aware of. If they existed in the past, I?m worried
they went the way of RadioShack.

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:47 AM Robert Heller <heller at deepsoft.com> wrote:

> I think the point is to re-direct the kid away from "mindless" video
> games...
> :-)
>
> There is actually very little in the way of a "learning experience" in
> building a x86 PC.  Modern x86 PC hardware is very integrated -- modern
> motherboards have everything already on them.  You just need to install
> the
> processor and memory, install the motherboard in the chassis, install the
> power supply and the hard drive, connect all of the cables and that is all
> there is.
>
> And there are a few video games available for the 'Pi, and *even better*
> the
> kid can learn to write his own video games... (Hint: included in the
> Scratch
> examples are some "classic" video games: PacMan and Pong.  I also have a
> Scratch implementation of Breakout, Asteroids, and Missle Command.)
>
>
> At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:16:02 -0500 Alex at Just Peachy <alex at justpeachy.io>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > A Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a great learning tool, but a poor choice if
> > your son wants to be able to play video games on his computer.
> >
> > On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM Robert Heller via Hidden-discuss <
> > hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might want to steer
> him
> > > towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be well within
> his
> > > budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except for monitor)
> P400
> > > kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit includes a mouse,
> > > power
> > > supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more learning
> tools
> > > than
> > > a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will include a C
> compiler,
> > > Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have LibreOffice
> and
> > > Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the ultimate
> learning
> > > tool.
> > >
> > > I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort of computer
> > > parts,
> > > other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice ("locally"
> available
> > > from
> > > Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg, eBay, and big
> box
> > > stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC parts vendors
> and
> > > eBay
> > > has probably killed any sort of local technology flea market. And least
> > > here
> > > in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or Boston.  Even
> Radio
> > > Shack
> > > died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.
> > >
> > > At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel <knowuh at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello Hidden Tech,
> > > >
> > >
> > > > My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this
> > > summer.
> > > > Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to persuade
> > > him to
> > > > purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
> > > >
> > > > Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the valley?
> > > > Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area
> that
> > > you
> > > > like?
> > > >
> > > > His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to use
> > > that
> > > > as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any tips
> on
> > > how
> > > > to enrichen this summer project for him.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > >
> > > > ???????  Noah
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> > > > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> > > >
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> > > list.
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> > > > page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
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> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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> > > Deepwoods Software        -- Custom Software Services
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> >
> >
>
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From: mrcomputertutor at gmail.com (Everything Computers)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:07:28 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
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NOAH

I have a collection of computer parts to get him started, I can provide
most of what he needs to begin anyway.

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 2:10 PM Alex at Just Peachy via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> Robert, I?m not sure the several decades long debate about whether video
> games are a worthwhile hobby or not is relevant to Noah?s question.
>
> Noah, it sounds like you?re on the right track in engaging with your son?s
> hobbies. Picking parts and building a PC can be a simple but rewarding
> learning experience - certainly one lots of adults never even attempt -
> that will help him understand the basics of how a computer works.
>
> Of course there?s nothing against picking up a Raspberry Pi and
> encouraging an interest in computing your son might have, but it seems
> that?s separate from your original question and not something I would
> recommend as an equivalent alternative to what your son is asking for.
>
> I wish I could provide some insight on local computer parts swaps or
> shops, but there aren?t any I?m aware of. If they existed in the past, I?m
> worried they went the way of RadioShack.
>
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:47 AM Robert Heller <heller at deepsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I think the point is to re-direct the kid away from "mindless" video
>> games...
>> :-)
>>
>> There is actually very little in the way of a "learning experience" in
>> building a x86 PC.  Modern x86 PC hardware is very integrated -- modern
>> motherboards have everything already on them.  You just need to install
>> the
>> processor and memory, install the motherboard in the chassis, install the
>> power supply and the hard drive, connect all of the cables and that is
>> all
>> there is.
>>
>> And there are a few video games available for the 'Pi, and *even better*
>> the
>> kid can learn to write his own video games... (Hint: included in the
>> Scratch
>> examples are some "classic" video games: PacMan and Pong.  I also have a
>> Scratch implementation of Breakout, Asteroids, and Missle Command.)
>>
>>
>> At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:16:02 -0500 Alex at Just Peachy <
>> alex at justpeachy.io> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > A Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a great learning tool, but a poor choice
>> if
>> > your son wants to be able to play video games on his computer.
>> >
>> > On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM Robert Heller via Hidden-discuss <
>> > hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:
>> >
>> > > Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might want to steer
>> him
>> > > towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be well within
>> his
>> > > budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except for
>> monitor) P400
>> > > kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit includes a mouse,
>> > > power
>> > > supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more learning
>> tools
>> > > than
>> > > a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will include a C
>> compiler,
>> > > Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have LibreOffice
>> and
>> > > Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the ultimate
>> learning
>> > > tool.
>> > >
>> > > I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort of computer
>> > > parts,
>> > > other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice ("locally"
>> available
>> > > from
>> > > Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg, eBay, and big
>> box
>> > > stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC parts vendors
>> and
>> > > eBay
>> > > has probably killed any sort of local technology flea market. And
>> least
>> > > here
>> > > in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or Boston.  Even
>> Radio
>> > > Shack
>> > > died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.
>> > >
>> > > At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel <knowuh at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > >
>> > > > Hello Hidden Tech,
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > > My son, age 12, has expressed interest in assembling his own PC this
>> > > summer.
>> > > > Instead of buying new parts from Amazon or NewEgg, I want to
>> persuade
>> > > him to
>> > > > purchase used components or new parts from a local vendor.
>> > > >
>> > > > Is there a technology flea market or swap that happens in the
>> valley?
>> > > > Barring that, are there any mom-n-pop PC part vendors in the area
>> that
>> > > you
>> > > > like?
>> > > >
>> > > > His goal is to have a machine he can play games on, but I hope to
>> use
>> > > that
>> > > > as the bait for an authentic learning experience. I welcome any
>> tips on
>> > > how
>> > > > to enrichen this summer project for him.
>> > > >
>> > > > Thanks!
>> > > >
>> > > > ???????  Noah
>> > > >
>> > > > _______________________________________________
>> > > > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
>> > > > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>> > > >
>> > > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion
>> > > list.
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>> > > > page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
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>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
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>> > > Deepwoods Software        -- Custom Software Services
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>>
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From the at otherrealm.org  Mon Jun 21 21:51:48 2021
From: the at otherrealm.org (Aaron E-J)
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:51:48 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] Local PC building resources for kids?
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This is why I want to make a local Makerspace in the 
Northampton-Holyoke-Amherst area. If we had an electronics section, we 
could just collect people's used PCs and other electronics and before 
long we would have enough so that all you might need is a hard drive or 
more recent CPU or compatible memory, not everything.
Some libraries are branching out into makerspaces.? We could create a 
system where people could donate electronics they are not using and pick 
up used parts that people need.? Because it is often difficult to find 
the right memory to match a motherboard, we could have a similar system 
as the inter-library loan program, only for used electronics.? Just an 
idea.
I agree that the raspberry pi is not fast enough for use as your main PC 
- still useful for exploring electronics though.

Aaron E-J
The Other Realm
http://otherrealm.org
http://theotherrealm.org (Blog)

On 2021-06-21 3:07 PM, Everything Computers via Hidden-discuss wrote:
> NOAH
>
> I have a collection of computer parts to get him started, I can 
> provide most of what he needs to begin anyway.
>
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 2:10 PM Alex at Just Peachy via Hidden-discuss 
> <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net 
> <mailto:hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>> wrote:
>
>     Robert, I?m not sure the several decades long debate about whether
>     video games are a worthwhile hobby or not is relevant to Noah?s
>     question.
>
>     Noah, it sounds like you?re on the right track in engaging with
>     your son?s hobbies. Picking parts and building a PC can be a
>     simple but rewarding learning experience - certainly one lots of
>     adults never even attempt - that will help him understand the
>     basics of how a computer works.
>
>     Of course there?s nothing against picking up a Raspberry Pi and
>     encouraging an interest in computing your son might have, but it
>     seems that?s separate from your original question and not
>     something I would recommend as an equivalent alternative to what
>     your son is asking for.
>
>     I wish I could provide some insight on local computer parts swaps
>     or shops, but there aren?t any I?m aware of. If they existed in
>     the past, I?m worried they went the way of RadioShack.
>
>     On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:47 AM Robert Heller
>     <heller at deepsoft.com <mailto:heller at deepsoft.com>> wrote:
>
>         I think the point is to re-direct the kid away from "mindless"
>         video games...
>         :-)
>
>         There is actually very little in the way of a "learning
>         experience" in
>         building a x86 PC.? Modern x86 PC hardware is very integrated
>         -- modern
>         motherboards have everything already on them. You just need to
>         install the
>         processor and memory, install the motherboard in the chassis,
>         install the
>         power supply and the hard drive, connect all of the cables and
>         that is all
>         there is.
>
>         And there are a few video games available for the 'Pi, and
>         *even better* the
>         kid can learn to write his own video games... (Hint: included
>         in the Scratch
>         examples are some "classic" video games: PacMan and Pong.? I
>         also have a
>         Scratch implementation of Breakout, Asteroids, and Missle
>         Command.)
>
>
>         At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:16:02 -0500 Alex at Just Peachy
>         <alex at justpeachy.io <mailto:alex at justpeachy.io>> wrote:
>
>         >
>         > A Raspberry Pi is undoubtedly a great learning tool, but a
>         poor choice if
>         > your son wants to be able to play video games on his computer.
>         >
>         > On Mon, Jun 21, 2021 at 11:11 AM Robert Heller via
>         Hidden-discuss <
>         > hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>         <mailto:hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>> wrote:
>         >
>         > > Rather then build a x86 PC flavored machine, you might
>         want to steer him
>         > > towards a Raspberry Pi. Not only will the Raspberry Pi be
>         well within his
>         > > budget -- the base P4 w/2G is $35, and a complete (except
>         for monitor) P400
>         > > kit (the P400 is a P4 inside a keyboard, and the kit
>         includes a mouse,
>         > > power
>         > > supply, and uSD card) is $100, it will come with far more
>         learning tools
>         > > than
>         > > a standard MS-Windows machine -- a Raspberry Pi will
>         include a C compiler,
>         > > Python, Scratch, and Sonic Pi (and yes, it will also have
>         LibreOffice and
>         > > Minecraft). Oh, P400 kit includes an actual *book*, the
>         ultimate learning
>         > > tool.
>         > >
>         > > I don't know if there are any local resources for any sort
>         of computer
>         > > parts,
>         > > other than things like keyboards, monitors, and mice
>         ("locally" available
>         > > from
>         > > Walmart or Target, etc.). The OEMs and Amazon, NewEgg,
>         eBay, and big box
>         > > stores have pretty much killed any sort of mom-n-pop PC
>         parts vendors and
>         > > eBay
>         > > has probably killed any sort of local technology flea
>         market. And least
>         > > here
>         > > in the local area. I don't know about Springfield or
>         Boston.? Even Radio
>         > > Shack
>         > > died off and the Radio Shack clone/replacements died off.
>         > >
>         > > At Mon, 21 Jun 2021 10:57:39 -0400 Noah Paessel
>         <knowuh at gmail.com <mailto:knowuh at gmail.com>> wrote:
>         > >
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From uncjon at gmail.com  Mon Jun 28 14:29:13 2021
From: uncjon at gmail.com (John Cunningham)
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:29:13 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] ISO Mac tower 2009 or newer
Message-ID: <CAD3nzjreJ0VKggDYv=pb3N9m2NL=U5GJMSJSN_wzqgMioaH1tQ@mail.gmail.com>

Good Morning,
Anyone know where I might find an inexpensive Mac pro tower from 2009 or
newer nearby? I understand these systems can be easily and inexpensively
upgraded with a newer CPU, SSD, and GPU.
My goal is to provide a Final Cut Pro platform for my 10 Y.O. daughter's
stop motion editing that has grown beyond my aging Win 10 laptop.
Thanks!!
John
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From martha at ftllabscorp.com  Tue Jun 29 13:55:57 2021
From: martha at ftllabscorp.com (Martha Marteney)
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:55:57 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] JOB: Senior Engineering Software Developer
Message-ID: <CAAMDXQjeTrBn461TQJi6uSyG5kPpNj2kfcUzJDbYQJtGbTuhAg@mail.gmail.com>

*ABOUT THE POSITION: *Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work
at the cutting edge of your profession creating remote manufacturing
inspection and maintenance solutions employing image acquisition,
Artificial Intelligence and 3D modelling? If you are a creative
self-starter, technically innovative, and have excellent communication
skills, we want to hear from you!

FTL Labs Corporation is seeking a *full-time *Engineering Software
Developer to address specific challenges with the US Department of Defense
on non-weapons-related programs. Due to the nature of our work for the U.S.
Government, we are required to hire only U.S. Citizens or green-card
holders.



*Required Qualifications and Skills:*



   - Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent with 7-10
   years of experience in Software Development
   - C#, WPF, C++, SQL, Python
   - Object Oriented Programming
   - MVC / MVVM Architecture
   - Machine learning
   - Photogrammetry
   - Machine vision, image processing, and target recognition
   - 3D graphics, modeling, transforms, and visualization
   - Mathematical modelling and algorithms (MATLAB, R)
   - Neural nets, AI
   - Database and cloud architectures
   - Visualization and manipulation of large data sets
   - Point clouds, and digitization of physical environments


*Additional Relevant/Desirable skills:*



   - Experience and talent writing proposals, reports, and presentations


   - Project Management Skills
   - An analytical mind
   - The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues,
   both verbally and written
   - Commercial and business awareness
   - Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
   - Interpersonal skills
   - Problem solving skills
   - Critical thinking skills
   - Teamwork and collaboration skills
   - Adaptability skills
   - Work ethic
   - Time Management skills
   - Self-motivated and goal oriented
   - Fun and easy to work with in a dynamic team


FTL Labs Corporation is a tight-knit association of Ph.D. scientists and
seasoned engineers who work to develop next-generation software and
technology products to solve problems for government and industrial
clients. FTL personnel have participated in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase
III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs through the National
Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and NASA, and we strive to
transition these technologies to the market. We frequently collaborate with
both academic and industry leaders, such as UMass Amherst, Northrop
Grumman, and Sikorsky. Our work demonstrates innovative thinking in a team
setting across a wide range of fields and specialties.



The people at FTL Labs are committed to making the world a better place to
live in by pushing forward the cutting-edge of technology. Working with
ingenuity, integrity, and professionalism, we solve our customers? most
challenging problems.



FTL Labs is more about finding the right people and drawing a circle around
what they bring and saying, ?this is what we are?, rather than deciding
?this is what we are? and finding people to fill that box.



*What we offer*



We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including excellent health
and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance,
profit-sharing, and 401k with employer contribution. We are committed to
providing our employees with a great work-life balance by offering the
possibility of working remotely for part of the work week.



*Please note that we require all our employees who work in-person at the
FTL office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  *



*This position is in-person at FTL?s office, located in the vibrant
intellectual community of Western Massachusetts, close to the University of
Massachusetts flagship campus and Amherst College.*


FTL Labs is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer; veterans are
encouraged to apply.

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding
recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal,
state, or local laws.

*Respond to martha at ftllabscorp.com <martha at ftllabscorp.com> with resume,
U.S. citizenship/green card status, and confirmation on vaccination.*

-- 
Martha Marteney
She/Her/Hers
Office Manager

-- 


FTL Labs Corporation
www.ftllabscorp.com <http://www.ftllabscorp.com>
479 
West Street Suite 48, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 992-6075


CONFIDENTIALITY 
NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain 
confidential or privileged information for the use of the designated 
recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are 
hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and 
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From martha at ftllabscorp.com  Tue Jun 29 13:55:59 2021
From: martha at ftllabscorp.com (Martha Marteney)
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:55:59 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] JOB: Engineering Software Developer
Message-ID: <CAAMDXQgHd9kitS6QM0S1VY4sdKq4PJXb8fkRr2fcSfDwutAtOw@mail.gmail.com>

*ABOUT THE POSITION:*



Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work at the cutting edge of
your profession creating remote manufacturing inspection and maintenance
solutions employing image acquisition, Artificial Intelligence and 3D
modelling? If you are a creative self-starter, technically innovative, and
have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!

FTL Labs Corporation is seeking a *full-time *Engineering Software
Developer to address specific challenges with the US Department of Defense
on non-weapons-related programs. Due to the nature of our work for the U.S.
Government, we are required to hire only U.S. Citizens or green-card
holders.



*Technical Qualifications and Skills Required:*

   - Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or
   equivalent AND a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Software Development
   - *C# required*, WPF, C++, SQL, Python a plus
   - Object Oriented Programming



*Technical Qualifications and Skills Desired:*

   - Machine learning
   - Photogrammetry
   - Machine vision, image processing, and target recognition
   - 3D graphics, modeling, transforms, and visualization
   - Mathematical modelling and algorithms (MATLAB, R)
   - Neural nets, AI
   - Database and cloud architectures
   - Visualization and manipulation of large data sets
   - Point clouds, and digitization of physical environments
   - MVC / MVVM Architecture


*Additional Required Skills:*

   - An analytical mind
   - The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
   - Good?communication skills?? both written and verbal
   - Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
   - Interpersonal skills
   - Problem solving skills
   - Critical thinking skills
   - Teamwork and collaboration skills
   - Adaptability skills
   - Work ethic
   - Time Management skills
   - Self-motivated and goal oriented
   - Fun and easy to work with in a dynamic team



FTL Labs Corporation is a tight-knit association of Ph.D. scientists and
seasoned engineers who work to develop next-generation software and
technology products to solve problems for government and industrial
clients. FTL personnel have participated in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase
III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs through the National
Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and NASA, and we strive to
transition these technologies to the market. We frequently collaborate with
both academic and industry leaders, such as UMass Amherst, Northrop
Grumman, and Sikorsky. Our work demonstrates innovative thinking in a team
setting across a wide range of fields and specialties.



The people at FTL Labs are committed to making the world a better place to
live in by pushing forward the cutting-edge of technology. Working with
ingenuity, integrity, and professionalism, we solve our customers? most
challenging problems.



FTL Labs is more about finding the right people and drawing a circle around
what they bring and saying, ?this is what we are?, rather than deciding
?this is what we are? and finding people to fill that box.



*What we offer*



FTL offers competitive compensation and benefits, including excellent
health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life
insurance, profit-sharing, and 401k. We are committed to providing our
employees with a great work-life balance by offering the possibility of
working remotely for part of the work week.



*Please note that we require all our employees who work in-person at the
FTL office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  *



*This position is in-person at FTL?s office, located in the vibrant
intellectual community of Western Massachusetts, close to the University of
Massachusetts flagship campus and Amherst College.*


FTL Labs is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer; veterans are
encouraged to apply.

We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding
recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal,
state, or local laws.

*Respond to martha at ftllabscorp.com <martha at ftllabscorp.com> with resume,
U.S. citizenship/green card status, and confirmation on vaccination.*

-- 
Martha Marteney
She/Her/Hers
Office Manager

-- 


FTL Labs Corporation
www.ftllabscorp.com <http://www.ftllabscorp.com>
479 
West Street Suite 48, Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 992-6075


CONFIDENTIALITY 
NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain 
confidential or privileged information for the use of the designated 
recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are 
hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and 
that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of 
it 
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From aaron at taylorwaldman.com  Tue Jun 29 17:56:29 2021
From: aaron at taylorwaldman.com (Aaron Taylor-Waldman)
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:56:29 -0400
Subject: [Hidden-tech] JOB: Engineering Software Developer
In-Reply-To: <CAAMDXQgHd9kitS6QM0S1VY4sdKq4PJXb8fkRr2fcSfDwutAtOw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAAMDXQgHd9kitS6QM0S1VY4sdKq4PJXb8fkRr2fcSfDwutAtOw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CADSHD3tJ_X7GTp=D1KkQyX-cTPoMrqdar0va3BiFgaUOnGxq+A@mail.gmail.com>

What's the salary range for this position?

Thanks,
Aaron

On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 12:51 PM Martha Marteney via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> *ABOUT THE POSITION:*
>
>
>
> Are you looking for a new challenge and want to work at the cutting edge
> of your profession creating remote manufacturing inspection and maintenance
> solutions employing image acquisition, Artificial Intelligence and 3D
> modelling? If you are a creative self-starter, technically innovative, and
> have excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you!
>
> FTL Labs Corporation is seeking a *full-time *Engineering Software
> Developer to address specific challenges with the US Department of Defense
> on non-weapons-related programs. Due to the nature of our work for the U.S.
> Government, we are required to hire only U.S. Citizens or green-card
> holders.
>
>
>
> *Technical Qualifications and Skills Required:*
>
>    - Bachelor?s or Master?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or
>    equivalent AND a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Software Development
>    - *C# required*, WPF, C++, SQL, Python a plus
>    - Object Oriented Programming
>
>
>
> *Technical Qualifications and Skills Desired:*
>
>    - Machine learning
>    - Photogrammetry
>    - Machine vision, image processing, and target recognition
>    - 3D graphics, modeling, transforms, and visualization
>    - Mathematical modelling and algorithms (MATLAB, R)
>    - Neural nets, AI
>    - Database and cloud architectures
>    - Visualization and manipulation of large data sets
>    - Point clouds, and digitization of physical environments
>    - MVC / MVVM Architecture
>
>
> *Additional Required Skills:*
>
>    - An analytical mind
>    - The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
>    - Good?communication skills?? both written and verbal
>    - Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
>    - Interpersonal skills
>    - Problem solving skills
>    - Critical thinking skills
>    - Teamwork and collaboration skills
>    - Adaptability skills
>    - Work ethic
>    - Time Management skills
>    - Self-motivated and goal oriented
>    - Fun and easy to work with in a dynamic team
>
>
>
> FTL Labs Corporation is a tight-knit association of Ph.D. scientists and
> seasoned engineers who work to develop next-generation software and
> technology products to solve problems for government and industrial
> clients. FTL personnel have participated in Phase I, Phase II, and Phase
> III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs through the National
> Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and NASA, and we strive to
> transition these technologies to the market. We frequently collaborate with
> both academic and industry leaders, such as UMass Amherst, Northrop
> Grumman, and Sikorsky. Our work demonstrates innovative thinking in a team
> setting across a wide range of fields and specialties.
>
>
>
> The people at FTL Labs are committed to making the world a better place to
> live in by pushing forward the cutting-edge of technology. Working with
> ingenuity, integrity, and professionalism, we solve our customers? most
> challenging problems.
>
>
>
> FTL Labs is more about finding the right people and drawing a circle
> around what they bring and saying, ?this is what we are?, rather than
> deciding ?this is what we are? and finding people to fill that box.
>
>
>
> *What we offer*
>
>
>
> FTL offers competitive compensation and benefits, including excellent
> health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life
> insurance, profit-sharing, and 401k. We are committed to providing our
> employees with a great work-life balance by offering the possibility of
> working remotely for part of the work week.
>
>
>
> *Please note that we require all our employees who work in-person at the
> FTL office to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  *
>
>
>
> *This position is in-person at FTL?s office, located in the vibrant
> intellectual community of Western Massachusetts, close to the University of
> Massachusetts flagship campus and Amherst College.*
>
>
> FTL Labs is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer; veterans are
> encouraged to apply.
>
> We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding
> recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for
> employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
> orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected
> veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal,
> state, or local laws.
>
> *Respond to martha at ftllabscorp.com <martha at ftllabscorp.com> with resume,
> U.S. citizenship/green card status, and confirmation on vaccination.*
>
> --
> Martha Marteney
> She/Her/Hers
> Office Manager
>
>
> FTL Labs Corporation
> www.ftllabscorp.com
> 479 West Street Suite 48, Amherst, MA 01002
> (413) 992-6075
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may
> contain confidential or privileged information for the use of the
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> and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of
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> error, please promptly notify the sender or admin at ftllabscorp.com and
> immediately delete this message and any attachments from your system.
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