Hunting Facebook pages? (Not raccoons)
I'm looking for a volunteer or two, to help me hunt down Facebook pages. (Hopefully a respite from hunting raccoons :-) ) I'm relatively new to this list (and the lunches), but I've known a few of the folk from many years back (Hi, Ed V! Hi, David Bloom!). I hope this sort of post is appropriate for the group -- if not, I trust that whatever passes for leadership :-) will let me know. Specifically, I'm looking for someone to write a tiny bit of code (any language that will run on a Linux server) that calls the Facebook API, and tells me if any given (arbitrary) FB page exists (and is public) -- or not. (No, curl-ing the page will not suffice, I've been down that road. It has to be via the FB API.) Why on earth would I want to do this (I hear you ask)? Long story, stop/delete now if you're not interested. Since the 2016 election ("a date that will live in infamy"), I've been using my software architect skills to help build infrastructure for progressive and Democratic campaigns in Michigan. (The anti-gerrymandering amendment of 2018 was one of our successes.) I retired in 2024, and now I do this (volunteer) work full-time-ish. One tiny piece is keeping the list of Democratic organizations (county parties, caucuses, clubs, districts, etc.) up-to-date. Including (finally!)... if their Facebook page URLs are correct. Anyone interested? In this specific task, or the general idea of bringing the Michigan Dems into the 21st century? -- "I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."
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Dan Friedus in today's "a2view" from the Ann Arbor Observer on NYPL cookbook collection
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quoting now: A2 collector donates rare cookbooks to New York Public Library collection: Daniel Freidus, a retired U-M academic adviser, has given Dorot Jewish Division more than 250 items that he acquired online, at book fairs around the country, and by browsing specialized bookstores, according to an NYPL blog post. Among the books he¡¯s gifted are ¡°Like Mama Used to Make: a Collection of Favorite and Traditional Jewish Dishes,¡± which was published by the Women of the Ann Arbor Chapter of Hadassah in 1952. From NYPL: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/03/03/daniel-freidus-building-dorot-jewish-divisions-cookbook-collection Daniel¡¯s incredible dedication, commitment, energy, and enthusiasm are well captured by the Yiddish word zamler, meaning a voluntary collector¡ªone of those great lovers of libraries who played a crucial role in building Jewish collections in Europe in the first half of the 20th century and brought this tradition with them to America. And there is yet another deep connection that makes Daniel¡¯s contribution even more meaningful. Daniel Freidus comes from a family with roots in Riga, Latvia, directly related to Abraham Freidus, the first Head of the Jewish Division of The New York Public Library (1897¨C1923). One can tell that passion for books and libraries really runs in the family, whose spiritual connection to NYPL seems to pass through generations. -- Edward Vielmetti +1 734 330 2465 edward.vielmetti@...
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Lunch This Wednesday 3/12/2025 11:45am at Evergreen Downtown
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Last week, 8 of us met at Benny's Family Dining, which is quite cozy for their largest booth. This week we go to Evergreen Downtown, on Liberty. We were there last 21 August 2024. Please RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save. If you want to see the menu in advance, it is at https://www.evergreen-restaurant.us/online/store/downtown . I hope you can make it. Evergreen Downtown 208 W Liberty
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Possible vermin in the eaves, who to call?
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Hi, all, The past week, there have been a few times when we've heard noises like critters scrambling at the window, but didn't see any signs of them. They're very annoying noises. My son went outside, and said that from where he stood, it sounded like they were in the walls. Our house had a gambrel-style roof, and we are wondering if some critters may have found a way inside the lower eaves there. We aren't sure who to call to have someone check, and if they are there, remove and block whatever hole they found. (We haven't found a hole yet.) No idea where to start with this! Boy, it's been a lot of house expenses recently. (FYI, the ongoing sewer problem turned out to be a workman that didn't do their job.) /PF -- PF Anderson, pfa@... Emerging Technologies Informationist, University of Michigan http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/pfa ORCID: 0000-0001-6348-2324 Hear my name Pronouns: all pronouns acceptable My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your work schedule. The University of Michigan is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people. In 1817, the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadami Nations made the largest single land transfer to the University of Michigan. This was offered ceremonially as a gift through the Treaty at the Foot of the Rapids so that their children could be educated. Through these words of acknowledgement, their contemporary and ancestral ties to the land and their contributions to the University are renewed and reaffirmed.
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Work Teams
just wanted to pass along a couple of things i hadnt seen before: * The Seagull Boss: Flaps in, makes a lot of noise, shits over everything and then leaves. Boss at a team chew-out: "You all put the us in clusterfuck." cheers jim Yahoo Mail - Email Simplified
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Lunch This Wednesday 3/5/2025 11:45am at Benny's Family Dining
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We were at Desi Richulu last week, 7 people attended. Good food again. This week, we go back to Benny's Family Dining on South Industrial, next door to By The Pound. It's important to RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save, and available seating is limited. Menu available to peruse in advance at https://bennysfamilydining.com/about/ . Roy Benny's Family Dining 1952 South Industrial
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One ticket available to tonight's Bicycle Film Festival (Saturday 2025-03-01 700p)
I bought a ticket to tonight's Bicycle Film Festival at the Michigan Theater, and then I won a ticket to the same event at the Bike Summit a few weeks ago. It's tonight (Saturday) and if you're interested let me know. thanks Ed -- Edward Vielmetti +1 734 330 2465 edward.vielmetti@...
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Lunch Wednesday 2/26/2025 11:45am at Desi Richulu on Packard
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Last week, 6 of us met at Momo Sushi, BiBimBop ordered by all. This week, we go back to Desi Richulu Indian Restaurant on Packard and Platt, we were there last on 3 April 2024. Please RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save. If you want to see the menu in advance, it is at https://thedesiruchulu.com/menu . I hope you can make it. Please RSVP so we know what size table to get. Desi Richulu 3022 Packard This is the former Hut-kay Fusion location.
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Lunch This Wednesday 2/19/2025 11:45am at Momo Sushi
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Of course I meant 2/19, not 2/17.
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Lunch This Wednesday 2/17/2025 11:45am at Momo Sushi
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Last week, we went to Godaiko, 5 people attended; it was supposed to be Arirang but they were closed for remodeling, and so we went to the nearest place. This week, we go to Momo Sushi in the Colonnade mall (near Panera, across from Zamaan Cafe). We were there last on 6 November 2024, 7 people showed up, all had BiBimBop, and it was good. Please RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save. Menus are available in advance at https://www.doordash.com/store/momo-sushi-ann-arbor-550007/. They have BiBimBop (under 'From The Kitchen') and intriguing sushi burritos. I hope you can make it. 895 W Eisenhower Pkwy
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another of our monthly Repair Caf¨¦s at DPL Knapp Branch
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Wanted to remind people that our Repair Caf¨¦s are continuing through May. Our next one is this coming Saturday, February 15. We run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get more information by following the Eventbrite link, or by calling 313-481-1771 during our hours, listed in the sig below. https://dpl-repair-cafe.eventbrite.com Registration not required, but is helpful for estimating numbers. And in case we have to reschedule. Jennifer Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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Alumni article
... ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: PF Anderson <pfa@...> Date: Wed, Feb 12, 2025, 11:35 AM Subject: Re: Alumni article To: Roger Rayle <rmrayle@...> Yes, go ahead. I should have thought of it. Actually, I'd forgotten to tell my boss! On Wed, Feb 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM Roger Rayle <rmrayle@...> wrote: Hi Patricia-- Is it ok with you if I send this out to the A2B3 group? ... https://alumni.umich.edu/michigan-alum/covids-long-haul/ --Roger-- Roger Rayle -- PF Anderson, pfa@... Emerging Technologies Informationist, University of Michigan http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/pfa ORCID: 0000-0001-6348-2324 Hear my name Pronouns: all pronouns acceptable My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel obligated to reply outside of your work schedule. The University of Michigan is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people. In 1817, the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadami Nations made the largest single land transfer to the University of Michigan. This was offered ceremonially as a gift through the Treaty at the Foot of the Rapids so that their children could be educated. Through these words of acknowledgement, their contemporary and ancestral ties to the land and their contributions to the University are renewed and reaffirmed.
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Lunch This Wednesday 2/12/2025 11:45am at Arirang on Ann Arbor-Saline Road
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Last week, we met at First Bite, 4 people attended. This week, we go to Arirang Korean Restaurant on Ann Arbor-Saline Road off Oak Valley. We were there last on 2 October 2024. You can get Bibimbop in a sizzling stone bowl! Please RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save. If you want to see the menu in advance, it is at https://www.arirangmi.com/order . Arirang 3135 Oak Valley Drive
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Business Office Manager position at Farmington Community Library
As usual, let me know if you want more information. And, also as usual, I'm glad to share the lists with people looking for librarian positions. There are a lot of postings, and relatively few librarians looking for positions on this list. At least as far as I know. Jennifer Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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libraries falling prey to AI-generated junk titles
I know that I was duped into buying some books that were compiled Wikipedia entries, several years ago. I think I'm doing a better job of screening those out now. Not involved in selecting ebooks. It sounds like it is even worse there. https://www.404media.co/ai-generated-slop-is-already-in-your-public-library-3/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us Jennifer Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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Lunch This Wednesday 2/5/2025 11:45am at First Bite on Main
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Last week, we went to Siam Square for the first time, 5 people attended. We will return there. This week, we will return to First Bite (last visit 7 August 2024) downtown on Main street. Please RSVP if you are planning on coming, since seating is somewhat tight here. You can see the menu in advance at https://www.firstbitefoods.com/order-online . First Bite 108 S. Main Street
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Data Curator and Senior Research Specialist positions
DetroitData has a posting for a part-time Data Curator. The Senior Research Specialist position is in a law firm in Mountain View, CA. Let me know if you would like information on either. Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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Lunch Next Wednesday 1/29/2025 11:45am at Siam Square
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Last week we met at Madras Masala, 4 people attended. This week we go to Siam Square in the Colonnade on Eisenhower (in the spot where VKitchen was). This will be our first time there as a group. They have a good lunch special. Please RSVP if you know your plans so we know how many seats to save. If you want to see the menu in advance, it is at https://www.siamsquareannarbor.com/order. I hope you can make it. 883 W Eisenhower Pkwy (Colonnade Mall, across from Whole Foods) Old picture showing VKitchen location:
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Henry Ford Centennial Library seeking Technical Specialist
This is a part time job in their Maker Space (SparkLab). Happy to send the posting to anyone interested. Jennifer Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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online volunteering opportunity at National Archives
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For those lucky enough to have time to volunteer online (I used to, but seem to be increasingly over-committed) Can you read cursive? It's a superpower the National Archives is looking for. Can you read cursive? It's a superpower the National Archives is looking... The National Archives is looking for volunteers with an increasingly rare skill: Reading cursive. Jennifer Jennifer Dye 734-709-8502 http://www.linkedin.com/in/DyeJennifer
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