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<b>From:</b> Marsee Henon & Jon Johns <usergroups@post.oreilly.com><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Mon May 14 18:00:19 PDT 2012<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Books and News from the O'Reilly User Group Program--May14<br>
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<p>Hello,<br />
<p>We���re getting fired up for <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z6na87gpbkoc7331e24s0m78kkffnn43gt2up3p8">Maker Faire Bay Area</a>. In appreciation of the ���Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth,��� we���re dedicating this week���s UG newsletter to all things Make. Don���t know what Maker Faire is? The first 3 people who are able to attend and email us back at <a href="mailto:usergroups@oreilly.com">usergroups@oreilly.com</a> will get a free pair of tickets to Maker Faire Bay Area. </p>
<p>—Marsee Henon & Jon Johns</p>
<p>P.S. Celebrate Maker Faire with our ebooks this week at <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z1f780uknrubnn1f1kbgh7qhlevpnj8eenvbqupo">http://shop.oreilly.com/category/deals/celebrating-maker-faire.do</a><br />
and our new video ���Get Started with Arduino and iOS��� by Alasdair Allan <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z8pktch9bv2rk4c8nimouc0e6nru57timgo6lrho">http://shop.oreilly.com/category/deals/alasdair-allan-owo.do</a></p>
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<p>The UG team is looking for book reviewers for the following books. Consider posting your reviews on Amazon, Slashdot, oreilly.com, and/or your blog.</p>
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<h3>Mini Maker Faire at Fluent Conference</h3>
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<p>Watch for <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zqh2ri045v6l3ppt4abittb3c4vjmu3165me1f08">Mini Maker Faire</a> at our <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zjaab5e6did38flqdfb53t96av7ae3hv4je1an78">Fluent conference</a> starting at 12:30pm on Thursday, May 31. The call for participation is now open for makers interested in displaying their projects at this event. We���re particularly interested in anything that is browser based or involves sensors or data visualization, but don���t be shy if you have other projects as well. <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1ztlma4t2fs9odm9i39g2cuktlb2gs1rb381nvn80">Apply here</a> by May 18.</p>
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<h3>Education Day at Maker Faire Bay Area (May 17, San Mateo)</h3>
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<p>Inspire your students at <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zb4fqinbija7p0s0a6p5v7maqtqh1bohgfv725s8">Education Day</a>, a unique preview of Maker Faire Bay Area. On Thursday, May 17, 2012, students get a sneak peek at some of our exhibits and workshops as Maker Faire is being set up for the weekend. Students meet and interact with selected Makers, participate in activities, and get a glimpse of the setup process. <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zof6fsb6hbdj2hg7qsihs716n01ag18sjvuaus7o">Registration</a> is required.</p>
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<h3>Hardware Innovation Workshop (May 15-16, Palo Alto)</h3>
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<p>MAKE magazine will be hosting its <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zt906r26pelmd3t26ckedcs35f3jqt21pu5as2e8">Hardware Innovation Workshop</a>, May 15-16 in Palo Alto, CA. Learn how you can benefit from the maker movement and connect with technology innovators, influencers, and thought-leaders at this nascent event. <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zegcqq1vt52jpnd1maqd3tj0607h3i7ldqqfou6o">Register</a> now.</p>
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<h3>Maker Faire Live Streams</h3>
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<p>This year at Maker Faire we���ll have <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z08l3l7s00190htkl2uokjemri3ra0l651kk7qa8">multiple video streams</a> broadcasting LIVE. Choose from the LIVE Fishbowl Camera, where MAKE Magazine editorial staff will be conducting one-on-one interviews with prominent makers as they come off the stage, or the LIVE Roaming Camera, where Brookelynn and Nat follow as many makers as possible during the entire run of the event.</p>
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<h3>Maker Faire App for iOS and Android</h3>
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<p>Folks interested in getting the most out of Maker Faire Bay Area will want to check out the<a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zo5q59fjpqnrqjsjus0et5dju1r6gcqgo6fanms0"> Maker Faire app</a>. Quickly find Makers and Exhibits, get at-a-glance access to a complete program schedule, including special events, pinpoint your next attraction with search, create a personal schedule, learn the venue and surrounding area with maps, and ���tweet���, ���like���, or post to your hearts content with Facebook and Twitter integration. <br />Get it for <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zal9pn24mb0dahbtm1m28acpbg4nbla9d5f9qj3o">iOS</a> or <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zemrfekilsq4bvjb4jv43h290qu5bk3f0r23nh5g">Android</a> today.</p>
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<h3>Maker Faire Program Guide</h3>
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<p>Get a head start with MFBA by downloading the <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z6f9rbku0l78egokmupo32tm2r4fen0crp6e1hug">Maker Faire Program Guide</a>. The guide also includes a handy map of the entire event. <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z04u83kvh35mg56nthoa7q38oesqli3br0l27qf0">Download your PDF</a> copy today.</p><br />
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<h3>Brighton Mini Maker Faire (September 8, Brighton, UK)</h3>
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<p>The <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z9jhuchgjfeg6re5vk0j2dc9ejevpnafhjddi8p8">Brighton Mini Maker Faire</a> will be making a return to Brighton on September 8, 2012. Everyone involved was truly bowled over by the popularity of last year���s event. We knew we���d need to expand next time. Call for Makers ends June 20, 2012, so please <a href="http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zq5nclkamk8jnq17qs6efsg3gi48tkmmerlkq3c8">sign up today</a> to secure your participation in this growing event.</p>
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