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R Girls Open Event 2025 – Forwards Report of the Data Science for Girls open event 2025.

New on the blog: report back from a data science open event hosted by R Girls

https://forwards.github.io/blog/2025/r-girls-open-event-2025/

Meta-information for a crossword puzzle showing clues and the final solution grid.

#RStats crossword utility

Coding while listening to #hottest100oz

EU-STF for funding critical Open Source A picture showing most modern digital products and services Current digital infrastructure is to a large degree built on layers and layers of Open Source. Open Source is to a large degree built and maintained by enthusiasts or other financially and resource restrained teams. It should be in our mutual interest to make sure that well-used Open Source projects not only survive, but also perform well. Critical Open Source infrastructure needs to be maintained. Maintenance is not easy nor can we expect that to be done by volunteers on their spare time. Lots of Open Source projects are maintained by tiny teams or single individuals with small or no financial support at all. Perhaps a better take on what digital infrastructure looks like In Germany, the _Sovereign Tech Agency_ was created a few years back to help with this situation. By sponsoring infrastructure projects they help enforce the ecosystem and strengthen the fabric we all rely on. They had the courage and good sense to sponsor projects anywhere, not just within Germany’s borders. As this infrastructure challenge goes way above and beyond Germany and concerns us all, it only makes sense that this style of helping out is attempted elsewhere as well. To me, it makes perfect sense to provide this service at EU-level instead of having individual member states doing it. Or perhaps in addition to. There is now a proposal to create such a fund. The proposal calls it the _EU-STF_. The European Union Sovereign Tech Fund. Following the STA’s lead, taken up a notch. More money for more projects, which ideally will help us fortify our infrastructure even better. I think this is a good idea. I give this proposal my thumbs up. Can’t write about this topic without using this image: XKCD 2347 ## The Proposal The proposal itself is a huge and detailed 102 page PDF document. You can find it here: https://eu-stf.openforumeurope.org/ ## Disclaimers The curl project (which I participate in) has received funding from the Sovereign Tech Agency (back when they were still called the Sovereign Tech Fund). We might perhaps also benefit from a future EU-STF. I am President of the European Open Source Academy, which was launched in cooperation with OpenForum Europe, one of the organizations behind this EU-STF proposal. ## Flawed metaphors The iceberg in the top illustration is not realistic. A real world iceberg shaped like that would float differently, probably tipped on its side. Experiment yourself with icebergs, their shapes and how they float on Iceberger. The bird-on-elephant metaphor is imperfect in the sense that it is a rather working symbiotic relationship in nature. Not the same extracting value but not providing back as in software. The xkcd metaphor is imperfect in that it does not spell out that _all blocks_ in the lower half of the drawing are Open Source.

EU-STF for funding critical Open Source

https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2025/07/23/eu-stf-for-funding-critical-open-source/

useR! 2025 virtual registration is free user2025.r-project.org/program/virt... #Rstats

GitHub - spiermar/d3-flame-graph: A D3.js plugin that produces flame graphs from hierarchical data. A D3.js plugin that produces flame graphs from hierarchical data. - spiermar/d3-flame-graph

@coolbutuseless maybe https://github.com/spiermar/d3-flame-graph + https://github.com/rstudio/r2d3 could work for an interactive version of this flamegraph.

GitHub - t-kalinowski/quickr: R to Fortran Transpiler R to Fortran Transpiler. Contribute to t-kalinowski/quickr development by creating an account on GitHub.

#RStats WHAT MAGICKS IS THIS?!?!?! github.com/t-kalinowski...

If you're ever taking trains in Europe, please checkout Chuuchuu:
https://www.chuuchuu.com

It's a great site that uses historical train delay data to better estimate good train rates and realistic transfer windows between trains and such.

It seems like a must have to me but doesn't seem to be […]

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💻 Forwards Package Development Workshop

A free short course on how to create an R package. Choose your cohort:

1️⃣ Every other Monday from June 2, 09:00-10:30 UTC:
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2️⃣ Every other Tuesday from June 3, 14:30-16 […]

paocorrales (@paocorrales@fosstodon.org) 321 Posts, 116 Following, 226 Followers · I believe that knowledge needs to be open to grow.

@paocorrales and I got a paper published! reproducibility.rocks has now been published in the Journal of Open Source Education.

https://jose.theoj.org/papers/10.21105/jose.00260

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DevXY now provides CRAN R package binaries for Linux arm64 and Alpine Linux — making installs faster and workflows smoother for R users.

Blog post by Patrick Schratz: https://www.devxy.io/blog/cran-r-package-binaries-launch/

#rstats #CRAN #Linux #AlpineLinux

✨ Join us at the R Dev Day @ useR! 2025 ✨

🏢 Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
📅 Mon 11 August, 09:00 - 17:00 EDT

We'll collaborate on contributions to the code, documentation & translations of base R, or infrastructure that supports such contribution.

Apply for a free place, deadline […]

1/3 To better align with our mission to support all underrepresented genders in the R community, R-Ladies is re-branding to R-Ladies+! 💜 🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ ⚧️
@rladies.org is rebranding to R-Ladies+

You can read more about the process and the decision in our blog post […]

The Reshaping Of NHS National Bodies Has Only Just Started. How Will It Finish? | The King's Fund Following the announcement that NHS England is to be abolished, Siva Anandaciva considers the implications and why at the moment there are more questions than answers.

Brilliant piece by Siva Anandaciva from the Kings Fund on the implications of abolishing NHS England.

www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

A typical Interrail evening: mountains in Innsbruck

Sleep on the NightJet...

Wake up in Amsterdam

And get lured by the sound of church bells to the red light district

Interrail tickets are on sale again, 15% off until April 1st, buy now and start any time within the next 11 months

I recommend buying from https://allaboard.eu/interrail who will give you a free refund unlike if you buy direct

For adults aged 28-59, the pass I […]

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1/5 International Women's Day

#IWD2025 💪 Today is a day to highlight the work of women in rOpenSci who promote open science and open source software.

We recognize current members and all those who have been part of our community in the past.

#OpenSource #OpenScience #OpenData #RStats

Kumquat Chicken Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·Leave a Review **_This Kumquat Chicken is inspired by orange chicken, it’s sweet, tangy with an option to spice things up. It’s got that umami flavor you love without soy sauce and it’s a little healthier because we don’t bread & fry the chicken. And it’s still delicious!_** I love coming up with new kumquat recipes every year! And I am very excited for a savory kumquat recipe this year. Hello Kumquat Chicken with a sweet and sour taste that feels like take out but it’s actually quite healthy. Plus, it’s easy to make and it’s DELISH! It’s also soy-free if you want it to be–I use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce since I am sensitive to soy–but you can sub in soy sauce if you prefer. And while classic orange chicken is breaded and fried, I skipped that step for ease of preparation and to make it healthier. I think you’ll love it. Let’s make it! _Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase any of the items linked in this post, I should earn a small commission. This creates**no additional cost** to you and helps support the work that goes into running The Fig Jar. Thank you! -Becky _ Kumquats are really quite versatile but if you aren’t familiar with them you might wonder what on earth to do with them. When I first tried them I was so turned off by their intense sour flavor I could imagine why people liked them! When a coworker told me she was looking forward to buying kumquats at a farmers market and roasting them I was so intrigued and knew I had to try it. That changed everything for me. When you cook kumquats, the intense tartness is subdued, and the citrus flavor shines through and it pairs so well with anything sweet! But it can work with savory recipes too, like this kumquat chicken recipe, although we are still going to use some sugar 🙂 I hope you try it if you can get your hands on some kumquats. It’s so tasty! ## Ingredients ### _Kumquat chicken_ * Chicken breast * Kumquats * Onion * Garlic * Fresh ginger * Coconut aminos * Brown sugar * Crushed red pepper ## How to make kumquat chicken As always, I’m going to instruct you to **salt your chicken the day before you plan to cook it**. This not only has a huge impact on flavor, it perhaps more importantly affects the texture, making it more tender, and gives you a bit of a safety net if it gets cooked a little too long. So salt the chicken first and then do the next steps. Heat a **cast-iron skillet** over medium heat. You can cut the chicken prior to cooking or you can cook the tenderloins whole, then cut. I cut mine before cooking this time. Cook the chicken in a little bit of oil until the internal temperature reaches 165F. Use a **meat thermometer** to ensure all the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside while you make the kumquat chicken sauce. Add a little more oil to the pan and **keep at medium heat**. Add the **onions and kumquats** , cook these until the onions are tender. Then add the **garlic, crushed red pepper and fresh ginger** and cook for about 1 minute. Then add the **brown sugar and coconut amino** s and cook until bubbling and thickened. Add the chicken back in and cook just until heated through. Serve with **fresh rice and steamed broccoli**. I garnished with sesame seeds, but this is mainly for looks so that part is completely up to you! Enjoy 🙂 ## Tried this recipe? If you try this recipe, please leave a **star rating** below and let me know how it went. I’d love to hear from you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. You can also find me on **Pinterest**! ## More delicious kumquat recipes **KUMQUAT JAM** **ROASTED KUMQUATS** **ROASTED KUMQUAT SCONES** Print ## Kumquat Chicken (Sweet & Sour Chicken) Print Recipe Pin Recipe _ 5 Stars _ _ 4 Stars _ _ 3 Stars _ _ 2 Stars _ _ 1 Star _ No reviews _**Tangy, sweet & savory chicken that’s easy to throw together on a weeknight! Feels like take out but it’s actually quite healthy. Serve it with brown rice and steamed broccoli for a well-rounded, nutritious meal. **_ * **Author:** Becky Schmieg * **Prep Time:** 15 * **Cook Time:** 20 * **Total Time:** 35 minutes * **Yield:** 4 servings 1x * **Category:** main * **Cuisine:** asian-inspired * **Diet:** Gluten Free ### Ingredients Units USM Scale 1x2x3x * 1 lb chicken breast * 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil * 1/2 cup chopped white onion * 3/4 cup sliced fresh kumquats, seeds removed * 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tsp) * 3/4 tsp grated fresh ginger * 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, _or more if you want it spicier_ * 1/8 tsp black pepper * 1/3 cup brown sugar * 1/4 cup **coconut aminos, **_sub soy sauce_ **Serve with:** * White or brown rice * Steamed broccoli * Garnish with sesame seeds Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark ### Instructions 1. The night before you plan to cook the chicken, sprinkle the meat all over with salt. 2. Heat a large **cast-iron skillet** over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil then add chicken breast. Cook until an internal temperature of **165F** is reached. Remove from the skillet and set aside while you make the sauce. 3. Keep the skillet over medium heat, add remaining 1 tbsp oil and the onion. Cook for about 3 minutes then add the kumquats. Cook until onions are translucent about 5 more minutes. 4. Add the garlic, ginger, spices and cook for about a minute, then add the brown sugar and **coconut aminos**. 5. Cook until bubbling and thickened. Add the chicken back in and cook just until heated through. 6. Serve with fresh rice and steamed broccoli. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired. ### Notes **Prep time:** I did not include salting the chicken in prep time. ### Did you make this recipe? Share a photo and tag us on Instagram @thefigjar. We can’t wait to see what you’ve made!

@LeafyEricScott I would suggest looking for chutney and cake recipes to use up the bulk, keeping some for a savoury dish like https://www.figjar.com/kumquat-chicken/

Yanina and Juan Cruz sit side by side, working on two different computers.

I joined the @rOpenSci 's mini hackathon for first-time contributors.

I have a special guest: my nephew Juan Cruz will work on translations reviewing Pull Request. 🤩 🚀

I'm a proud aunt. 😍

#rohackathon2025

I'm finally unveiling the #ActivityPub project that has been consuming my weekends: Encyclia, an #ORCID bridge that will make ORCID records followable and interactable on the fediverse. 🙂

It's early-stage and the ORCID following function is not publicly available yet. We're seeking community […]

Hand-drawn image by scriberia is on the right of the digital poster: three people are sitting around a fire whose flames form the words “The Fireside Chat”. They are holding speech bubbles on sticks in lieu of marshmallows. There are five images of the five speakers listed above, as well as information about registering for the call.

🔥 Save the date for our next Fireside Chat!

"Nurturing Open Science in Challenging Economic and Political times" - co-organised as a part of hashtag#OpenDataDay with Open Knowledge Foundation

Featuring the voices and perspectives of Andrea Gomez Vargas […]

[Original post on fosstodon.org]

Interesting…Dual flush toilets have become the norm in the UK and I suspect most of us hit the big button when we don’t need to. That said, the article says “low-flow” is 1.28 gallons, approx 6L, which would be a big flush here anyway.

From: @freakonometrics […]

Slide by @toderianUW.bsky.social saying “Adding car lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity.“ – Lewis Mumford, 1955

It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can. #InducedDemand

Helps Download Archives of GitHub Repositories Provide functionality to download archives (backups) for all repositories in a GitHub organization (useful for backups!).

Folks in data rescue and archiving initiatives may find this #RStats package from @ropensci.org useful: `gitcellar` downloads and archives all repos, issues, and PRs from a GitHub organization in one shot: docs.ropensci.org/gitcellar/ #DataRescue @datarescue2025.bsky.social

📝 [Blog post] Open Science and Open Source only with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility by The rOpenSci Team.

Including all of humanity is and always will be at the heart of open science.

https://ropensci.org/blog/2025/02/05/no-science-without-deia/

#OpenScience #DEIA […]

One thing that becomes apparent on open source conferences is how we often treat FOSS as products, with the subconcious expectation to be treated like a customer, and how wrong that actually is.

They are not products. Nothing is sold here. It's more of an art form.

#FOSDEM

In Dutch, but translation works well. My call for the Dutch government to retain at least a core IT/communication/email/file capability that is independent of US clouds. Named after the iconic Radio Kootwijk which we built in response to the English cutting off our communications with Indonesia […]

I'm once again asking everyone who got the order to delete or change stuff on their websites etc. pp.:
Before doing so, ping us.
Either at @SafeguardingResearch or me
Also via matrix: @schoeneh:matrix.org

We also got a forum to organize:
https://safeguarding-research.discourse.group/

And a […]