http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussions/feed.rss Thu, 17 May 12 02:26:44 -0400 All Discussions - REAL TALK en-CA http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/147/gather-book-launch-tomorrow-misc. Thu, 10 May 2012 11:16:38 -0400 George 147@/forum/discussions


facebook:]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/146/any-nodejs-developers-out-there Thu, 10 May 2012 07:08:07 -0400 lukasz 146@/forum/discussions http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/145/apartment-map Wed, 02 May 2012 21:51:38 -0400 buckshot 145@/forum/discussions This seems pretty rad. It's all over the country too. I think it harvests data from other sites...kind of a kayak for apartments...]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/144/start-garden Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:42:06 -0400 jdawe 144@/forum/discussions http://startgarden.com]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/139/the-nest-and-other-spaces Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:48:44 -0400 anothertape 139@/forum/discussions shared rent, community/accessible space, printing (screen, letterpress, etc), workshops, yoga classes, garage sales, etc etc! whatever we want?!

IM JUST DREAMING BIG YA'LL THINKING OF WHAT HAS BEEN/IS TO COME

p.s. i'm aware a lot of these things can happen at the daac, as i am greatly involved there. looking for a place less about shows and more abotu activities i suppose. really interested to hear people's thoughts ]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/141/is-there-a-maker-community-in-gr Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:05:40 -0400 paul 141@/forum/discussions MAX in screen-based, object and spatial constructions. The MAX environment offers lots of pre-built modules that allow users to employ powerful programming through a well organized graphical interface. The course also incorporates using ARDUINO boards and various inputs/outputs image, video, sound. . .
Who is into this stuff in GR? We're especially interested in students already at GVSU (in any departments) or those interested in the course.

The course is Art 394 Interactive Studio (CRN 18021). Offered in Fall Semester TTH 11-1:50pm. It is part of the Visual Studies program. Great for artists, musicians, dancers, creative programmers, coders, designers.]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/140/free-the-network Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:22:56 -0400 insub2 140@/forum/discussions http://motherboard.vice.com/2012/3/28/motherboard-tv-free-the-network

I remember there was a push to get free internet to the community here in GR awhile ago. But that fell through when the telecoms that where suppose to be in partnership with the city backed out to pursue the technology commercially. Maybe this would be a way to do it fo' realz.

http://freenetworkfoundation.org/]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/142/april-g-rad-game-night Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:48:07 -0400 pichot 142@/forum/discussions
From an unscientific survey of the last game night thread, it appears Wednesday might be the best day for everyone. How does Wednesday, April 18th work?

@george, @buckshot, @david, @baueroflove, and anyone else.]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/143/people039s-assembly-on-g-radical-sustainability-in-grand-rapids-this-saturday- Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:50:04 -0400 kevin 143@/forum/discussions
There will be free food and child care. It's a busy weekend with WMEAC, GRPL and others putting on Earth Day events, but we're confident that this will be one of the only events that takes a realistic look at what sustainability and viability mean in Grand Rapids.

RSVP on Facebook



(If you've been spammed by this tons already, I'm sorry...)]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/138/cal.g-rad.org-giving-it-another-go Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:50:23 -0400 George 138@/forum/discussions At last week's H.A.C.K. launch, the fact that there was no central non-facebooky calendar for art events in our community. This is something we have tried to be at g-rad several times over the last couple of years but it never really worked out. People just stopped adding events. I have a few theories as to why, but after that meeting it was clear to me that there was once again some interest in such a thing.

Friends, I present to you, the all new RADiCAL:

http://cal.g-rad.org/

More obviously art-focused and as simple as possible. The events are reduced to their simplest form. No facebook integration, no mapping hullabaloo. Just what the event is, a link to more information, and some really basic other information.

It is also essentially a wiki, meaning anyone can add, edit, or delete any event.

I am working on ways to integrate this calendar into other Grand Rapids arts-focused sites via plugins and widgets.

Try it out and let me know what you think. Feedback is much appreciated!

To do:
add event count
tighten form submit redirects
wordpress widget
html widget
Refine mobile style (looks ok on a phone, not perfect though)

Shout out:
the basic idea of this reworked RADiCAL is a blatant rip off of the awesome goodshows.org
]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/137/help-bring-raw-organic-juice-to-the-fulton-street-farmers-market Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:42:11 -0400 kmilo 137@/forum/discussions My friend Erin and I want to make local when possible, raw, organic juice at the Fulton Street Farmers Market this summer and need help in making this a reality. We are excited that the FSFM is adding "ready to eat" food vendors to the newly remodeled market and think that raw, organic juice would be a perfect addition! However we need financial support! We are currently accepting donations on kickstarter.com. If you feel so inclined to back our juice business I promise that your donation will be GREATLY appreciated and ALL of our backers will be kindly rewarded for their support! We will also be that much closer to achieving our goal and making juice!

Thank you!

Kaylee & Erin
]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/136/new Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:08:51 -0500 vegan1973 136@/forum/discussions http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/126/downton-abbey Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:33:22 -0500 George 126@/forum/discussions
It's streaming on pbs.org and on netflix.

I want to watch it all before the second series starts on Sunday! ]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/132/february-g-rad-game-night Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:03:36 -0500 pichot 132@/forum/discussions http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/135/help-please-what039s-the-last-science-article-you-enjoyed Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:34:09 -0500 dennetmint 135@/forum/discussions
1. What is a science or science-related article you've read lately and enjoyed?
2. When did you read it?
3. How did you come across it?
4. What did you enjoy about it?

Much appreciated!

(cc: @olenzeke, @buckshot, @george, @baueroflove, @jaime, @mikewolf, @david, @geoffrey, @laura, @ehiggins, @pichot, @jennschaub, @jkraus, @kevinbuist, @anothertape, @sammmm, @oposnow, @kevin, @jeremy, @laura, @matthew, @trevor, @insub2, @sdbcp, @greaves, @kanda09, @victoriabelle, @paul, @ryanskies, @106gallery, @yourpaljeff, @busdrivin1, @samjames, @nivardus, @itstara, @geumgok, @puppybikingby, @pete, @lukehackney, @stevedem, @boonskis, @warren, @ryanweb, @theotherdayago, @lydia, @magueycita, @noknow, @kmikeym, @ruby, @aarossell, @frenchlaundry - can you also help me by CC-ing other G-radons? Unfortunately, I don't know everyone's handles)]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/134/let039s-share-what-do-you-follow-for-inspiration Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:27:37 -0500 dennetmint 134@/forum/discussions
Some of my reads:
- BLDG blog: This blog takes a wide view of the built world. It focuses mostly on architecture but also landscapes and machines, urban design and human interaction with nature and sculptures.
- Subtraction.com: The blog of NYTimes' former chief designer, Khoi Vinh, who is now chronicling his startup journey on Mixel, a tablet platform for digital collaging (here's a warm-fuzzy on multiple sclerosis and Mixel). It's a great place to observe the best of web development thinking + digital design. Also a great place to read about cartoons as art.
- Low-commitment projects: Totally low commitment, fun and ephemeral crafts that we can do and feel creative on a regular basis.
- Guerilla Innovation: Focused mostly on Europe, this blog looks at the intersection between arts, interaction and public empowerment.
- Mrs. Easton: A packrat if there ever was one, Melissa Easton's collection of bizarre trinkets have quite the visual impact when she photographs them and shares them online.
- Utne Reader: The media tumblr that I subscribe to. Utne Reader collects the best of the alternative press and publishes them in an annual volume. Their reader presents a great diversity of fascinations and must-knows for the progressive crowd.

(cc: @jaime, @george, @frenchlaundry, @pichot, @buckshot, @mikewolf, @geoffrey, @baueroflove, @olenzeke) - please cc other people whom I've missed!)]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/133/the-big-idea-panel Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:12:04 -0500 George 133@/forum/discussions @pichot how was that big idea panel discussion? What was it actually about?]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/131/le-havre-2011 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:07 -0500 George 131@/forum/discussions

Hoping to see this Sunday at 5pm or earlier. anyone in? cc @jaime @mikewolf]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/121/g-rad-happy-hour Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:59:18 -0500 dennetmint 121@/forum/discussions http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/130/chicago-carpool-friday-feb-3-or-saturday-feb-4 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:23:03 -0500 kevin 130@/forum/discussions http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/129/lafayette-apartment Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:23:33 -0500 oposnow 129@/forum/discussions
Thank you for your time,
Chris
chrisoposnow@gmail.com]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/127/goodbye-party Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:06:32 -0500 dennetmint 127@/forum/discussions
https://www.facebook.com/events/203624249732288/]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/128/korean-food Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:28:11 -0500 George 128@/forum/discussions Dim Sum this weekend about where to get good korean food in town.

There was favorable talk about the korean options on Marado's menu - but we were left wanting for more.

Any thoughts on where to get awesome Korean Food in town?

@mikewolf, I know you have some thoughts on the matter. ]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/12/char-siu-bao Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:15:26 -0500 buckshot 12@/forum/discussions i really love char siu bao.
what's the best place in gr to get them? any recommendations?]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/125/resolutions Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:16:51 -0500 George 125@/forum/discussions 2. Work in / on my studio waaaaay more often.

Let's hold each other accountable as we face another new year!]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/111/osx-leopard Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:18:03 -0500 buckshot 111@/forum/discussions soooo, if you have leopard and aren't using it or have another load on a multi-license copy, please let me know. i'm happy to pay a reasonable sum.
thanks!]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/124/vinyl-record-storage Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:40:18 -0500 swift 124@/forum/discussions It really bums me out every time I see my records stacked horizontally in a pile.
I guess it's slightly better than when they were filed upright next to the record player.
One day, I was horrified to find the whole stack had slanted, and the last record got squished, bowing under the slanty weight.

To you vinyl-connoisseurs, what's the best method for storage?
My collection is not big, so at this point I just need something small / transportable.
I want to do right by these precious musical discs.
Recommendations?]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/120/100-grand-show Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:50:25 -0500 George 120@/forum/discussions
But, overall, I think this was one of the most well put together exhibitions I went to this year. My compliments to Nice.

The lack of a collecter's market for art in Grand Rapids is rightfully much lamented, but Friday night I saw people EXCITED about collecting art. I heard that there was even a black Friday-esque stampede at the beginning. I suppose that gives it a weird competition vibe, but I hope this is a sign of an overall growth in collecting as a thing that will reach beyond number gimmicks (50x50, 100x100, etc.). It would be nice to live in a town where people bought the art they like.

@jkraus, @kevinbuist, @geoffrey y'all had rad pieces! How was it from the artist's end?]]> http://new.g-rad.org/forum/discussion/122/the-girl-with-the-dragon-tattoo-2011 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:40:55 -0500 George 122@/forum/discussions

8-minute trailer?

I think @jaime and I are going to see it at 7. Is anyone else?
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