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-This manual documents version 0.1 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
-
-Hey, it's a wiki! Feel free to edit.
-
+This manual documents version 2.0 of the Mirrorland Communal Living Facilities, Inc.
== Living Together ==
{{pictures/home/mirrorland/IMG_3874.JPG | Home Sweet Home | maxwidth=240 | class=thumbright }}
- * Our front, back and side doors need to be pulled until you hear a soft *click*, otherwise they won't lock properly.
- This is a safe neighborhood, but why increase the risk?
+ * Our front, back and side doors need to be pulled until you hear a soft *click*, otherwise **they won't lock properly**!
+ We live in a safe neighborhood, but why increase the risk?
* Try not to leave the windows of the ground floor unlocked: anyone can easily enter through them.
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* The wall between us and our neighbor's unit is very thin; they can hear us clearly when we talk or even when someone climbs the stairs.
Our neighbors are very nice, but they told us a few times that they have trouble sleeping because of us.
- After 10 PM, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same.'
+ After 10 PM, remember to keep your voice low and tell your guests to do the same.
* Some of us sleep late, so avoid yelling or running up the stairs while someone's still sleeping.
- * The most important rule for living together in harmony: **If something annoys you, just let the others know!** Don't let the frustration build up.
+ * The most important rule for living together in harmony: **If something's annoying you, just let the others know!** Don't let frustration build up.
== Cleaning ==
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* Don't walk around with dirty shoes! Take them off near the entrance and remind your guests to do the same.
- * Professional cleaners come every two weeks, usually on Friday late morning. They will clean the whole house including our bedrooms.
- Please be respectful of their work and don't leave a mess on the floor.
+ * "Professional" cleaners come every two weeks, usually on Thursday late morning (see the house calendar).
+ They will clean the whole house including our bedrooms. Please be respectful of their work and don't leave a mess on the floor.
* There's already enough crap in the basement, so let's not add more! Feel free to take anything to your room, especially those ugly mirrors.
== Trash ==
- * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us should remember to take the trash
- bins out on the edge of the sidewalk for pickup, and on Monday morning we must put them.
+ * Trash collection comes every Monday early in the morning. On Sunday nights, one of us *MUST* remember to take the trash
+ bins out on the edge of the sidewalk for pickup, and on Monday morning we must put them back.
* Cambridge has strict recycling regulations: we'll be fined if they find greasy or dirty items in the recycle bin.
Also, not all plastics are recyclable: when in doubt, put them in the landfill bin.
+ * It is said that a ware-raccoon wanders in the neighborhood. Food scraps go into the compost bin of the neighbors
+ under their back porch. Keep it locked.
+
== House Supplies ==
- * We re-order consumables such as salt and paper every two weeks.
+ * We re-order consumables such as salt and toilet paper monthly.
+
+ * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the magic jar for re-ordering.
+
+ * Be environmentally responsible! **Don't waste water, gas, electricity, paper, soap or food.** Reuse plastic bags and boxes
+ and remember to switch all lights off when you leave.
- * If you use the last box of something, drop the QR-code into the jar and it will be re-ordered.
- * Think about the environment! **Don't waste water, gas, electricity, paper, soap and food.** Try to reuse plastic bags and boxes and remember to
- switch the lights off.
+== Internet ==
+
+ * There are two separate APs: one open as a courtesy to our neighbors and users of the public yard ("GHCQ Shelter 23") and
+ one encrypted for residents ("NSA Surveillance Van 23"). The shared secret for the latter is passed orally. You can also
+ get it from the NFC tag on the wall in the atrium.
+
+ * Comcast is notorious for [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Alert_System | reporting their own users]] to copyright associations.
+ You are personally responsible for what you do online.
== Kitchen ==
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* Label your food if you don't want others to assume it's for sharing.
- * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods and drinks you take and those you contribute.
+ * **Don't be evil!** Try to maintain a neutral balance between the foods you take and those you contribute.
- * Please don't leave leftovers or stinky foods in the fridge for several days. We trash anything that looks spoiled.
+ * Don't leave leftovers or stinky foods in the fridge for weeks. We trash anything that looks spoiled.
* After cooking, remember to wipe the kitchen table, clean the stove and the microwave,
wash the dishes and put them back when they're dry. **Don't let your housemates clean after your mess!**
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* The hot water tap is leaky, remember to close it tightly (as the tag clearly says in Italian :-).
+ * DON'T DECONTAMINATE ALIEN BACTERIA IN THE FREEZER.
+
== Bathrooms ==
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* You MUST reserve couches and rooms in advance on the [[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d9ldj4obvhs85p23v4ds9pn66k%40group.calendar.google.com | house calendar]]. First-come, first-served.
- * Long-term guests (more than a few days) should contribute to the rent.
+ * Guests staying multiple days should contribute to the house rent (usually $50 per day or $200 per week).
- * If you give your guests a copy of the front door key, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them)
+ * If you give your guests a copy of the front door key, remind them to return it (we keep loosing them!)
- * This is really important: afrer your guests are gone, there must be no trace of their passage other than gifts.
+ * This is really important: after your guests are gone, **there must be no trace of their passage** (well, other than gifts, of course :-).
Wash any sheets and towels you gave them, tidy up the room/couch they used. Seriously!
* You can throw parties in the house or in the backyard! Just let the others know and make sure you
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* 70°F (21°C) is a reasonable default for the winter. Remember to turn the heat down to 60°F (or less) when leaving in the morning.
- * Don't turn the heat all the way up! It's just stupid, because the furnace can only burn at a single speed.
+ * Don't turn the heat all the way to make the house warm up faster! It's stupid and useless, because the furnace burns at constant speed.
- * The thermostat is located in the master bedroom downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed.
+ * The thermostat is located in the master bedroom downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed,
+ so setting 70°F there causes the other rooms to go up to 75-80.
* Keep the door to the basement stairs **open** in the winter to let the heat from the furnace flow by convection. Also leave the
doors downstairs closed to avoid dissipating heat in the rest of the basement.
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