June 2020 - vcf-midatlantic

OT: Space Exploration Camp at InfoAge: Ages 11-14, Aug. 17-21
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic signups have slowed down for ISEC (Infoage Space Exploration Center). *Website *is: isec.space *INFO:* *Space Exploration Week is a five day space science program for children ages 11- 14 about The Earth, The Solar System, The Galaxy, The Universe, Rocketry, and Outer Space Observation and Exploration. Each day is divided into two 3 hour sessions of fun filled model making, rocket launching, demonstrations and games. On the final day of Space Exploration Week everyone will learn how to move the TLM18 Space Sentry Radio Dish Antenna and use it to explore the Milky Way Galaxy. Parents can take a video of their child at the controls! We expect to have speakers from NASA and Princeton University.* *Activities are indoor and outdoor and include a visit to the InfoAge Radio Museum, The Original Marconi Tower and a trip to **Mobile Radar Units.* *Learn about the history of NASA’s Space Programs and the exciting events that took place right here at the Diana Site in Wall Township that launched Space Exploration.* *Travel through Space using the TLM18 Radio Dish Antenna to send your voice to the moon and hear it bounce back in 2.5 seconds!* *Registration is limited, Register Now for Summer 2020!* Learn about: The Earth and its Atmosphere Make a model of the Earth’s Atmosphere The Solar System Make a model of the Solar System Rocketry Make and Launch Rock Vanguard and Tiros satellites Build your own Satellite The Radio Telescope Dish Make a model of a Radio Dish Antenna The Moon and other Earth Satellites Add these to our Earth Model The Milky Way Galaxy Make a Star Finder Comets and Asteroids Make your own Comet or Asteroid Outer Space Observation: Telescopes Make your own Telescope See through Alien Eyes Using radio waves to study planets Bounce your voice off the Moon using a radio telescope ___ Space Exploration Week Camp is a 5 day, 7 hour program from 8:30-3:30 Program Costs: $199. per child. $175 for additional Children in the same household. Participants receive a packet to keep all of their materials as well as a keepsake box for all their models and a Certificate of Completion. A Deposit of $50 per child is required at time of registration. Full payment is required on the first day of Space Exploration Week. Dates TBA for Space Exploration Week 2020 Please return this form by mail or in person with a $50. deposit to register for Summer 2020 InfoAge 2201 Marconi Rd. Wall, NJ 07719 c/o Lori Lauber Walk in hours are 1-5 on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday For more information call: 732-322-4823 / 732-280-3000 or email: lorilauber(a)gmail.com -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Wed the 3rd: final auction of Mendelsons :-(
by Jeffrey Jonas 01 Jun '20

01 Jun '20

Mendelsons surplus of Dayton, OH is no more :-( https://www.cia-auction.com/home/upcoming_auctions/mendelsons-liquidation-o… Webcast Only Auction 6/3/2020 - 10:00 AM Location: 340 E. First St Dayton, OH 45402 Inspection: June 1st and 2nd From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM or by Appointment Summary: Webcast Only Auction of One of the Nation's Largest Outlets for Used Electrical Components, Approx. 100,000 Sq. Ft. of Rack and Shelving Loaded on 3rd Floor of Mendelsons Outlet Store, Motors, Wire, Transformers, Disconnect Switches, Breakers, Panels, Semi-Conductors and Related

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OT: Folding at Home for Covid-19 research and team JMP$FCE2
by Jeffrey Brace 31 May '20

31 May '20

I have been using Folding at Home for years to support research for treatments for various diseases. They have just added Covid-19 research and I have three computers crunching numbers to help find a treatment. This client works on Windows, MacOS, Linux. Here is the info: https://foldingathome.org/covid19/ Here is where you can download: https://foldingathome.org/alternative-downloads/ If you want to join my team, the number is: 145304 My team name is JMP$FCE2. If you are a Commodore 64 fan, then you know that is the assembly instruction to perform a warm reboot of the computer. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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