Mastodawn

Straithe May 5

Mike Sheward May 1

trying a new thing, have 3D printed a QR code and put it on the front porch

QR code triggers a canary token

want to see if any of the delivery companies are using the drop off proof of delivery pics to train AI

#infosec

Straithe Apr 25

If you want some long-lasting queer joy in the form of stained glass in your life, I've now got some stained-glass pride flags in my Etsy store: https://straithelaboratories.etsy.com/listing/4494369329

#stainedGlass #prideFlag

Straithe Apr 24

RE: https://chaos.social/@ishotjr/116460987462458248

I've taken up an editing role over at OpenBoardsGuide.com. This is the first article I've had a hand in, and it would mean a lot to get your feedback. If you are afraid of being too mean publicly, roast me via whatever contact method you have for me.

https://www.openboardsguide.com/pimoroni-badgeware-tufty/

Straithe Apr 18

If you are submitting to speak at a conference, please include enough detail in your submission to actually teach the reviewer something they think others should know. Teaching the reviewers something in your submission shows that you have the expertise and can convey it, which is what they are looking for. Stop submitting talk proposals with 5 bullet points, no in-depth details, and most of your time dedicated to the introduction and recap; they are boring to read and cannot be trusted to be valuable to the community.

Straithe Apr 15

Canadian friends, please, please, please fill out this Transport Canada survey on how you feel about headlight glare while driving at night: https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/consultations/canadian-experience-vehicle-headlights-glare-night

Canadian experience with vehicle headlights and glare at night

Transport Canada wants to learn how headlight glare affects road users and what vehicle or lighting features may influence how people experience it at night.

Transport Canada

Straithe Apr 4

If you'd like to buy or take a look at my art, come on in to my Etsy store:

https://straithelaboratories.etsy.com

Straithe Mar 30

The zine scene in Kitchener-Waterloo is thriving because of Sid (of OSHWA). Inspired by this community, I created my own zine: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zine-scene-in-my-154339544

(open access Patreon post)

#zines

Straithe Mar 18

An acquaintance recently asked me how to become a CFP submission reviewer, and instead of firing off a quick reply to just the one person, I wrote this blog post so anyone interested could share in the opportunity to learn: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153376312

Straithe Feb 27

I've got a new open access blog post up on Patreon: “Removing Underglaze From Greenware” — aka me trying to fix a piece without completely losing it. ("It" being my mental health AND the clay ghost I was working on.)

https://www.patreon.com/posts/151822810

#ceramics #ceramicGhosts #underglaze #greenware

Straithe Feb 25

I reviewed my ceramic ghost-making process to document how much time I was spending on each step. It turns out that I spend about 3 hours on each ghost. The open access post below goes into more detail.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/counting-hours-151518887

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