Crypto-anarchism Described by Vernor Vinge, crypto-anarchy is more specifically anarcho-capitalist, employing cryptography to enable individuals to make consensual economic arrangements and to transcend national boundaries. Etymology[edit] The "crypto" in crypto-anarchism should not be confused with the use of the prefix "crypto-" to indicate an ideology or system with an intentionally concealed or obfuscated "true nature". For example, some would use the term "crypto-fascist" to describe an individual or organization that holds fascist views and subscribes to fascist doctrine but conceals their agenda so long as these doctrines remain socially unacceptable. However, Timothy C. May's "Cyphernomicon" indicates that the term "crypto-anarchist" was partially intended as a pun on this usage, even though he did not intend to conceal his beliefs or agenda. Motives[edit] Cryptography and law[edit] Plausible deniability[edit] Crypto-anarchism relies heavily on plausible deniability to avoid censorship. Notes[edit]
DIYbio:Notebook/Open Gel Box 2.0 Project Description/Abstract The sexiest gel box Your LEDs are showing! (all 64 of them) Gel electrophoresis is one of the most basic and commonly used tools for molecular biology. Visualizing gel bands is also essential, either with a blue transilluminator or a UV transilluminator. Next up: Open Thermal Cycler! Active Members Norman Wang, Tito Jankowski On-Haitus Members: Jim Hardy, Mackenzie Cowell, Mike Katsevman Details 6/13/15: Wow, 6 years later! 4/10/09: Our first design is really pulling its weight in our tests. 3/15/09: The first design is complete. Professional filter, acrylic #1, acrylic #2 (l,r), 3/1/09 Features we like from other boxes Materials and costs Transilluminator design requirements Power supply design requirements Consumables research and notes - agarose, running buffer, markers Request For Comments (RFC) RFC1 (draft), read BBF RFC0 for editing guidelines
THIS IS NOT AN ALIEN -- Mind Blow #64 After months of speculation, T-Mobile finally ditches cellphone contracts T-Mobile has finally done the unthinkable—it’s killed off its contracts entirely. The German-owned carrier has historically struggled as America’s number four provider. Since its merger with number five carrier MetroPCS (whose entire business model is prepaid), the newly resurgent T-Mobile said it planned on eliminating carrier subsidies. This initiative does exactly that. T-Mobile's offering, dubbed “Simple Choice,” makes the company the first of the big four US-based carriers to drop one-year or two-year contracts in favor of purely month-to-month-based arrangements. Customers can bring their own device or can pay an additional fee to buy a new phone—essentially shifting the carrier subsidy entirely to the consumer. Presumably, on a month-to-month contract, if a customer wanted to switch carriers before the two years, she would have to either buyout the remainder of the contract or return the phone. Analysts remain skeptical that T-Mobile can lure new users over to its network.
THE MACGYVER PROJECT: GENOMIC DNA EXTRACTION AND GEL ELECTROPHORESIS EXPERIMENTS USING EVERYDAY MATERIALS Abstract:DNA extraction and separation by agarose gel electrophoresis is a simple and exciting process that anyone can perform. However, the high cost of specialized equipment and chemicals often hinder such an experiment from being carried by members of the high school community. Here, we describe a cost effective way of extracting and electrophoresing DNA under a prescribed MacGyver limitation – that is using only materials available from a grocery store or shopping mall. In order to carry out this project, we decided to first divide the procedure into three specific sections, each to be addressed individually. Doing this, you find that the following challenges are present. They are: (i) extraction of DNA, (ii) gel electrophoresis of DNA and (iii) visualization of DNA. Extraction of DNA in a Research Setting: In a conventional research setting, the first step in extracting DNA involves breaking open the cell’s membrane by using physical or chemical means. GENERAL PROTOCOL 1.
Gephi, an open source graph visualization and manipulation software Google hires frequent Chrome leaker François Beaufort Leaks relating to Google's Chrome browser and Chrome OS desktop projects could soon be coming to an end, after the company snapped up frequent leaker François Beaufort to become its new open-source Chromium evangelist. Sharing the news on Google+, Beaufort says that he will still provide news on upcoming features — albeit in a more official capacity — as well as frequent updates on the "Chrome team and its culture." Early feature leaks may soon become a rarity Before his appointment at Google, Beaufort became well known for his early insight into what the company might be adding to future versions of its software. In the last six months, the self-titled "happiness evangelist" was the first to identify that Google is looking to bring Google Now to the desktop, providing the codename for the Chromebook Pixel, and brought us news of a new Notification Center which may soon come to Chrome OS.
Hardware: Algae microscope and cell-picker Developer: Urs Gaudenz AKA GaudiLab & HackteriaLab team Date: Rolling Development Description: A CD-ROM reading head for XY micro-positioning of a small glas capillary. Design Files Formal specs unavailable. Related Hardware: roboscope xyz stage video Previous Coverage: – uncertain More Information: Check the insanity of the hackteria wiki page on Algae Culturing for more info. Image of the capillary. Memory - Mapping Memory 3D Interactive Trees are more than just beautiful fixtures of any city neighborhood. They make hot summer days more bearable by providing shade and naturally cooling air temperatures in the immediate surroundings. However, researchers have found a distinct and historical connection between tree canopy disparity in wealthy, mostly white neighborhoods and low-income, often minority communities. It goes back to a discriminatory housing practice called redlining.