# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (July 3, 2011)

• Utopiah inquired about testing methodologies to determine optimal screen configurations and terminal color settings for extended computer usage, suggesting interest in ergonomics and human-computer interaction optimization.

• Archels mentioned working on a wearable technology prototype (watch) and signing up for the Basis Band beta program (http://mybasis.com/), an early health tracking wearable device.

• Kanzure shared that the FBI had released a synthetic biology podcast (http://www.fbi.gov/news/podcasts/thisweek/synthetic-biology-i.mp3/view) and mentioned his upcoming presentation to the FBI, indicating growing government interest in DIY biology.

• Several open science resources were shared, including conference summaries (http://science.okfn.org/2011/07/01/open-science-okcon-day-1/) and a new mailing list for developers working on open science applications and citizen science projects.

• The community discussed flight search tools for travel optimization, with recommendations for Matrix ITA Software (http://matrix.itasoftware.com/) and Skyscanner for finding affordable flights.

• There was discussion about DIY construction techniques, specifically earthbag construction and compressed earth block (CEB) press designs from Open Source Ecology, showing interest in sustainable building technologies.

• The channel noted the tragic suicide of Len Sassaman, a respected figure in the security/cryptography community, as reported by Meredith Patterson on Twitter.