Comments for ConFigures http://configures.sarahelkins.org Figure it out ... with me! Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:35:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Not the LibraryThing I signed up for by configures http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/16/not-the-librarything-i-signed-up-for/#comment-71392 configures Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:35:17 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/16/not-the-librarything-i-signed-up-for/#comment-71392 "Genders and Drop-down Menus" is a more recent take on the sort of issue that sparked this post (which LibraryThing fixed, I'm happy to say). In it, <a href="http://www.sarahdopp.com/blog/?p=514" rel="nofollow">Sarah Dopp explains the influence issue of binary gender categorization</a>. As I've said in letters to the ACM before they fixed their member survey (thanks!), my college Honors Department, and others, a poll (or drop-down menu) which only allows "male" and "female" defines people who don't fit into binary gender categories out of existence, and reinforces rigid binary gender thinking which harms real human beings. An "Other", "Complicated", or "Prefer not to say" option (or some mix of these, or all on one line) would encourage participation from people who just don't fit so neatly, and would help remind people that it's a big world with lots of kind of people in it. “Genders and Drop-down Menus” is a more recent take on the sort of issue that sparked this post (which LibraryThing fixed, I’m happy to say). In it, Sarah Dopp explains the influence issue of binary gender categorization. As I’ve said in letters to the ACM before they fixed their member survey (thanks!), my college Honors Department, and others, a poll (or drop-down menu) which only allows “male” and “female” defines people who don’t fit into binary gender categories out of existence, and reinforces rigid binary gender thinking which harms real human beings. An “Other”, “Complicated”, or “Prefer not to say” option (or some mix of these, or all on one line) would encourage participation from people who just don’t fit so neatly, and would help remind people that it’s a big world with lots of kind of people in it.

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by GPS Navigationssysteme http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-71304 GPS Navigationssysteme Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:50:54 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-71304 I'm amazed and happy to say that garmin products is of high quality albeit the price is also a bit high but it's worth paying. I’m amazed and happy to say that garmin products is of high quality albeit the price is also a bit high but it’s worth paying.

]]> Comment on Magellan Roadmate 1212 GPS Review by GPS Navigationssysteme http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/03/26/magellan-roadmate-1212-gps-review/#comment-71024 GPS Navigationssysteme Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:33:11 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/03/26/magellan-roadmate-1212-gps-review/#comment-71024 Garmin products always impress me with their high quality. Not at lease because of this but unfortunately they are not the cheapest devices available. But regarding their quality I think the price is generally worth paying. Garmin products always impress me with their high quality. Not at lease because of this but unfortunately they are not the cheapest devices available. But regarding their quality I think the price is generally worth paying.

]]> Comment on Magellan Roadmate 1212 GPS Review by Thomson J. http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/03/26/magellan-roadmate-1212-gps-review/#comment-70293 Thomson J. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:30:31 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/03/26/magellan-roadmate-1212-gps-review/#comment-70293 Gift received on new Magellanroadmate 1212 but no instruction manual.Where can I obtain. Jack Thomson 477 Delaney Court Burlington Ontario Canada L7L5T7 Gift received on new Magellanroadmate 1212 but no instruction manual.Where can I obtain. Jack Thomson 477 Delaney Court Burlington Ontario Canada L7L5T7

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by C. A Towriss http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-69555 C. A Towriss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:11 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-69555 I wanted to buy an update for my Magellan maestro 5310 but they wanted $25.00 to mail a disc to Canada. That is over and above the cost of the update. Can you imagine? If you are a Canadian do not buy Magellan I wanted to buy an update for my Magellan maestro 5310 but they wanted $25.00 to mail a disc to Canada. That is over and above the cost of the update. Can you imagine? If you are a Canadian do not buy Magellan

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by Moi http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-68034 Moi Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:41:26 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-68034 the battery in my Magellan Maestro will not recharge so I have to plug it into my cigarette lighter to use it. I want to use it when I am on my bike. Moi the battery in my Magellan Maestro will not recharge so I have to plug it into my cigarette lighter to use it. I want to use it when I am on my bike.

Moi

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by Abruzzino http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-67150 Abruzzino Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:49:53 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-67150 I have recently bought the Magellan Mestro 3225 , already i have problem with the unit , it seemed when i was driving in the car , i used cigarette to charge the unit while using it , it keep come up message usb is in use that , the gps wasn't working at all unless i disconnect the cigarette plug so know i don't what to do to fix this problem , if anyone know how to fix please email me and let me know . Thanks.;... I have recently bought the Magellan Mestro 3225 , already i have problem with the unit , it seemed when i was driving in the car , i used cigarette to charge the unit while using it , it keep come up message usb is in use that , the gps wasn’t working at all unless i disconnect the cigarette plug so know i don’t what to do to fix this problem , if anyone know how to fix please email me and let me know .

Thanks.;…

]]> Comment on Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later by configures http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/07/04/fielded-wikis-and-librarything-a-year-and-a-half-later/#comment-65137 configures Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:07:07 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/07/04/fielded-wikis-and-librarything-a-year-and-a-half-later/#comment-65137 Bill, I can't discuss our implementation to that level of detail, but our outward-facing wiki says "Powered by Atlassian Confluence" so I figured it was ok to say at least that much. Bill, I can’t discuss our implementation to that level of detail, but our outward-facing wiki says “Powered by Atlassian Confluence” so I figured it was ok to say at least that much.

]]> Comment on Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later by Bill at Atlassian http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/07/04/fielded-wikis-and-librarything-a-year-and-a-half-later/#comment-65090 Bill at Atlassian Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:23:25 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2009/07/04/fielded-wikis-and-librarything-a-year-and-a-half-later/#comment-65090 Are you using the Scaffolding plugin for Confluence to do fielded wikis? https://plugins.atlassian.com/plugin/details/190 Are you using the Scaffolding plugin for Confluence to do fielded wikis?

https://plugins.atlassian.com/plugin/details/190

]]> Comment on Tagging, ontology, and structured information by ConFigures » Blog Archive » Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/24/tagging-ontology-and-structured-information/#comment-64978 ConFigures » Blog Archive » Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:25:39 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/24/tagging-ontology-and-structured-information/#comment-64978 [...] I’ve had some experience working with fielded wikis since I wrote disgruntledly about LibraryThing’s implementation of them in October 2007.  I knew at the time of their potential for being able to extract info for other purposes, but I had come into using wikis with a great appreciation for the way they fostered the organic organization of information, and fielded wikis go against that organic growth to a degree.   My thanks again to LT’s Tim Spalding for his response, which got me thinking beyond my initial reaction.  I had followed up later that month with this acknowledgement: I can see why an organization might wish to encourage certain kinds of contributions through structured fields and other input mechanisms. — Tagging, Ontology, and Structured Information [...] […] I’ve had some experience working with fielded wikis since I wrote disgruntledly about LibraryThing’s implementation of them in October 2007.  I knew at the time of their potential for being able to extract info for other purposes, but I had come into using wikis with a great appreciation for the way they fostered the organic organization of information, and fielded wikis go against that organic growth to a degree.   My thanks again to LT’s Tim Spalding for his response, which got me thinking beyond my initial reaction.  I had followed up later that month with this acknowledgement: I can see why an organization might wish to encourage certain kinds of contributions through structured fields and other input mechanisms. — Tagging, Ontology, and Structured Information […]

]]> Comment on Not the LibraryThing I signed up for by ConFigures » Blog Archive » Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/16/not-the-librarything-i-signed-up-for/#comment-64977 ConFigures » Blog Archive » Fielded wikis and LibraryThing, a year and a half later Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:17:12 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/16/not-the-librarything-i-signed-up-for/#comment-64977 [...] had some experience working with fielded wikis since I wrote disgruntledly about LibraryThing’s implementation of them in October 2007.  I knew at the time of their potential for being able to extract info for other purposes, but I [...] […] had some experience working with fielded wikis since I wrote disgruntledly about LibraryThing’s implementation of them in October 2007.  I knew at the time of their potential for being able to extract info for other purposes, but I […]

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by configures http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-64839 configures Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:01:54 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-64839 I think the only way is through Magellan; check their site. It seems to me that I also read about ways to add points of interest on unofficial forums. I got a Palm Pre with GPS (Sprint Nav) earlier this month, so likely I'll just rely on it for areas that get out of date on my Magellan. I think the only way is through Magellan; check their site. It seems to me that I also read about ways to add points of interest on unofficial forums. I got a Palm Pre with GPS (Sprint Nav) earlier this month, so likely I’ll just rely on it for areas that get out of date on my Magellan.

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by Lorraine http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-64640 Lorraine Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:44:15 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-64640 Is there anyway to refresh the road maps that are in the GPS? It seems that there are alot of streets missing. I have the Megellan 3225. Thanks Lorraine Is there anyway to refresh the road maps that are in the GPS? It seems that there are alot of streets missing. I have the Megellan 3225.
Thanks

Lorraine

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by ConFigures » Blog Archive » Magellan Roadmate 1212 GPS Review http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-56576 ConFigures » Blog Archive » Magellan Roadmate 1212 GPS Review Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:09:55 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-56576 [...] passed on my old Magellan Maestro 3225 (reviewed last year) not long ago to one of my sisters when I got exasperated with its inability to properly find my [...] […] passed on my old Magellan Maestro 3225 (reviewed last year) not long ago to one of my sisters when I got exasperated with its inability to properly find my […]

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by Anonymous http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-55365 Anonymous Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:04:32 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-55365 Hi there I to have the same problem when put into my vehile..the USB page comes up. I spoke with there tech help in Asia and he had no idea of what to do...it will not charge in this mode either. I am wondering if it is the the vehicle charger so will buy another one but I do not have much faith in this.Other than send it back for repairs anybody got any ideas??? Colin. crgrant@telus.net Hi there I to have the same problem when put into my vehile..the USB page comes up. I spoke with there tech help in Asia and he had no idea of what to do…it will not charge in this mode either. I am wondering if it is the the vehicle charger so will buy another one but I do not have much faith in this.Other than send it back for repairs anybody got any ideas???
Colin. crgrant@telus.net

]]> Comment on CM jobs and volunteer opportunity by Lori Severson http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/09/22/cm-jobs-and-volunteer-opportunity/#comment-53228 Lori Severson Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:18:44 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/09/22/cm-jobs-and-volunteer-opportunity/#comment-53228 NES Associates is a great and very fast growing IT Services company primarily serving DoD customers We are looking for a good CM person or two to work in Northern VA. Please send me a resume if you are interested - lori.severson@nesassociates.com NES Associates is a great and very fast growing IT Services company primarily serving DoD customers We are looking for a good CM person or two to work in Northern VA. Please send me a resume if you are interested - lori.severson@nesassociates.com

]]> Comment on 1 Laptop Per … Christmas? by configures http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/02/1-laptop-per-christmas/#comment-32558 configures Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:08:02 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/02/1-laptop-per-christmas/#comment-32558 Hi Marlene, If you look on the forums (http://en.forum.laptop.org/ or http://olpcnews.com/forum/index.php), you will occasionally see someone posting who is looking to give away their laptop. If you understand wiki editing, you could also put your contact info on the Exchange Registry I created (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Exchange_Registry), though it doesn't seem to get much action. Good luck! Hi Marlene,

If you look on the forums (http://en.forum.laptop.org/ or http://olpcnews.com/forum/index.php), you will occasionally see someone posting who is looking to give away their laptop. If you understand wiki editing, you could also put your contact info on the Exchange Registry I created (http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Exchange_Registry), though it doesn’t seem to get much action. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by configures http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-32555 configures Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:56:39 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-32555 I don't see your email address; feel free to comment again with it. However, I have not had that issue. Did you fully charge it before trying to use it for the first time? I don’t see your email address; feel free to comment again with it. However, I have not had that issue. Did you fully charge it before trying to use it for the first time?

]]> Comment on 1 Laptop Per … Christmas? by Marlene http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/02/1-laptop-per-christmas/#comment-31407 Marlene Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:56:44 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2007/10/02/1-laptop-per-christmas/#comment-31407 How can I get my grandchildren in this program to receive a laptop for the christmas holiday? My daughter's husband is incraserated and she was left to raise their 3 children. I help when I was able but now my husband had a stroke and has been out of work for over a year, so I am not able to help her. Please help the children have a christmas, a lap top would truly help the 12 yr old girl! How can I get my grandchildren in this program to receive a laptop for the christmas holiday? My daughter’s husband is incraserated and she was left to raise their 3 children. I help when I was able but now my husband had a stroke and has been out of work for over a year, so I am not able to help her. Please help the children have a christmas, a lap top would truly help the 12 yr old girl!

]]> Comment on Magellan Maestro 3225 GPS Review by Han Le http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-30338 Han Le Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:14:44 +0000 http://configures.sarahelkins.org/2008/04/03/magellan-maestro-3225-gps-review/#comment-30338 I have recently bought the Magellan Mestro 3225 , already i have problem with the unit , it seemed when i was driving in the car , i used cigarette to charge the unit while using it , it keep come up message usb is in use that , the gps wasn't working at all unless i disconnect the cigarette plug so know i don't what to do to fix this problem , if anyone know how to fix please email me and let me know . Thanks. I have recently bought the Magellan Mestro 3225 , already i have problem with the unit , it seemed when i was driving in the car , i used cigarette to charge the unit while using it , it keep come up message usb is in use that , the gps wasn’t working at all unless i disconnect the cigarette plug so know i don’t what to do to fix this problem , if anyone know how to fix please email me and let me know .

Thanks.

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