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by DiamondGirl
Wed Aug 23, 2006 1:54 pm
Forum: Stardust@home Discussion
Topic: Inclusions Lowered My Score
Replies: 19
Views: 21648

Without a doubt, I went from 8 to 11 incorrect answers for clicking on "inclusions" on focus movies that I had previously identified as possible tracks. I thought they were the same, and indeed, went back and verified in my list that they were the same ones I had previously identified. Now...
by DiamondGirl
Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:17 am
Forum: Message Board Archive
Topic: How Many Total Focus Movies Are There?
Replies: 1
Views: 4434

How Many Total Focus Movies Are There?

Just an interesting question I was wondering while scanning. I checked through FAQ's but didn't see this, so apologies if there's already an answer out there somewhere. Is there any way to know how many there will be in total? Or how many there are in total currently? (I like to set GOALS!) - LOL :s...
by DiamondGirl
Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:03 am
Forum: Stardust@home Discussion
Topic: Tiny embedded grains. Specks. Inclusions
Replies: 29
Views: 37955

Not that it's an answer, but don't the pre-training notes say to be sure and note anything, no matter how small? That's the directive I've been using.
by DiamondGirl
Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:00 am
Forum: Stardust@home Discussion
Topic: Where to Err?
Replies: 3
Views: 8522

Where to Err?

Question for our wonderful moderators / project team: Which way should we err? If I have a movie that seems out of focus, but at the end a dot pops up that could be a track, do I err on the side of marking it, or on the side of saying it's out of focus? Is one better than the other at helping all of...
by DiamondGirl
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:03 pm
Forum: Stardust@home Discussion
Topic: Who gets "new" movies?
Replies: 21
Views: 29982

Who gets "new" movies?

I was just wondering - what drives which people will get movies that have not been viewed previously? Is it random, or does being ahead in the number of movies viewed give you a better shot at looking at selections not previously viewed by anyone else?
by DiamondGirl
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Message Board Archive
Topic: Bad Scores in Error
Replies: 1
Views: 3259

Bad Scores in Error

Now I'm getting dinged for not picking up track(s) on slides with definitely no tracks. Unless this is out of focus and I'm not realizing it, there is no track here. I know this is picky, but how do I keep trying to validate data when I know the answers I'm relying on are being skewed? Slide #11348B
by DiamondGirl
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: Message Board Archive
Topic: Possible calibration movie error
Replies: 14
Views: 19810

I'm so glad to find out it's not just me! I went back and checked in dismay (okay, it's silly, but I was SO proud of my perfect score!) and there is a definite track, but I still got dinged. <<sigh>> Any word on whether we'll be able to have them reviewed? Get our standings fixed? Also, if I divide ...
by DiamondGirl
Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:06 am
Forum: Stardust@home Problems and Support
Topic: Answers to Qs about: VM, Movies, Scores… UPDATED 6:56pm
Replies: 106
Views: 211049

I received 2 incorrect calibration scores on movies I don't believe were wrong. One had a very vivid track, but when clicked, it marked it as wrong. Is there a way to review/check this?
by DiamondGirl
Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:04 pm
Forum: Message Board Archive
Topic: Any clues when it'll get fixed?
Replies: 12
Views: 13713

So no one has heard any info on when we might be back online then? I've read through most of the boards (sorry if this is a redundant question), but didn't see any direct info. :?:
by DiamondGirl
Tue Aug 01, 2006 6:33 am
Forum: Stardust@home Community
Topic: SAY "HI" TO THE COMMUNITY
Replies: 144
Views: 353167

Hi, all. I'm DiamondGirl - you may have seen me here and there. I've been watching the boards since late May, although not posting as much as some. :) I'm 36, from Upstate New York (Syracuse area), and work for a company that provides data services to Utility Companies throughout the US. I'm also a ...
by DiamondGirl
Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:31 am
Forum: Stardust@home Community
Topic: Where are the signed up members from?
Replies: 286
Views: 587027

Fairbanks, Alaska here! Howdy, Angaiak - I work for a company doing utility work, and we have a project starting in Fairbanks this week. :) If you see Osmose trucks out and about, that's my team. Curious - we've had discussions on how your hours of daylight work there. Can you give me the inside sc...
by DiamondGirl
Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:18 pm
Forum: Stardust@home Community
Topic: Trivia!
Replies: 79
Views: 119868

I absolutely love that movie, Sharqua. One of my all time favorites. I love that they don't just talk about it an insinuate the answer, they actually take us there.

Anyone else? Contact - love it or hate it?
by DiamondGirl
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:28 pm
Forum: Stardust@home Discussion
Topic: What are the chances of finding a particle?
Replies: 28
Views: 41035

Identifying tracks

I also found that the valid tracks become clearer as you go below surface, while the false positives (cracks, dings, etc.) lose focus or stay blurry. That's the one constant I found as I went through. Like someone said - best to let the moderator respond, but wanted to mention it in case it helps so...
by DiamondGirl
Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:04 pm
Forum: Stardust@home Community
Topic: What will you name it?
Replies: 111
Views: 338294

Naming Your Particle

My first thoughts run towards family surnames as well, but I just can't what I'd decide on if/when I actually found one. Speaking of which, is it just me, or does the idea that we can participate in both finding and naming something like this give you cosmic goosebumps? I find this so incredibly coo...
by DiamondGirl
Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:19 pm
Forum: Message Board Archive
Topic: How soon before we can take the test?
Replies: 41
Views: 57975

When? When?

I'm SO glad someone asked this question! I kept thinking I'd somehow missed it, even though I must have pre-registered about a half dozen times just to make sure it took. :D Please, if anyone hears more, keep posting! --DiamondGirl