[Pikes-peak-pm] Fwd: Books and News from the O'Reilly User Group Program--May14

Tue May 15 23:43:44 PDT 2012

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From: Marsee Henon & Jon Johns <usergroups at post.oreilly.com>
Date: Mon, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Subject: Books and News from the O'Reilly User Group Program--May14

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Hello,

Weâ€™re getting fired up for Maker Faire Bay
Area<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zl17023t951cd7trdav4nab0d2mstbmf5r8cv4og>.
In appreciation of the â€œGreatest Show (and Tell) on Earth,â€ weâ€™re
dedicating this weekâ€™s UG newsletter to all things Make. Donâ€™t know
what Maker Faire is? The first 3 people who are able to attend and email us
back at usergroups at oreilly.com will get a free pair of tickets to Maker
Faire Bay Area.

—Marsee Henon & Jon Johns

P.S. Celebrate Maker Faire with our ebooks this week at
http://shop.oreilly.com/category/deals/celebrating-maker-faire.do<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zsceue2gnehcml354np20ot2r34v6jt24cp6abl0>
and our new video â€œGet Started with Arduino and iOSâ€ by Alasdair Allan
http://shop.oreilly.com/category/deals/alasdair-allan-owo.do<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z7ode5l0lfu5tmk1er5dv5t0rrt1o4dm6pe1ea8g>
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Available for Review [image: Learn to Solder]

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.

   - Learning to
Solder<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z7hn0jnttqaffs1c0er4j1q23ru7lak8j86d6fpg>
   - Getting Started with
Netduino<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zrd1l5c53iicmktstkc30mejsig3ml2vjmj3lfbg>
   - Fitness for
Geeks<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zbcfmpg8e7srl6nr2ec0uo37v144oh0s6uvagre8>

It's easy for you to request books for your meetings or special events–just
email usergroups at oreilly.com and include the words "book request" in the
subject line. Don't forget to include your due date and shipping address.
Prefer ebooks? We can send you a free ebook certificate to print out for
raffles or book reviewers.

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Mini Maker Faire at Fluent Conference

Watch for Mini Maker
Faire<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zsp16hijt31pi3udofkr4a3aqlr11108ugiv3fl0>at
our Fluent
conference<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1ztttdk90463tisnk8d7cj3ruuk9s4e6glm26e3e0>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.
Weâ€™re particularly interested in anything that is browser based or
involves sensors or data visualization, but donâ€™t be shy if you have
other projects as well. Apply
here<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z9h1tl8rnclfnti21sohbturau5sensl1465g898>by
May 18.
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Education Day at Maker Faire Bay Area (May 17, San Mateo)

Inspire your students at Education
Day<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zc436vdiis354br73lgvfotg225j7tlsbkh7d018>,
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. Registration<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z9aulo4na4h3tqc6ecrmjan9ih44oj9c1huqgr0o>is
required.

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Hardware Innovation Workshop (May 15-16, Palo Alto)

MAKE magazine will be hosting its Hardware Innovation
Workshop<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zqib6s8gpef0flrp1g4h09tffdiscbh7v2kvc2cg>,
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.
Register<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zlhiu47j2krlf7lfihp9usnacrldajluqt0f3dvo>now.
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Maker Faire Live Streams

This year at Maker Faire weâ€™ll have multiple video
streams<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zrgd3l2c5fdu2fn0c06f9be3tct2ebjncpn9aotg>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.
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Maker Faire App for iOS and Android

Folks interested in getting the most out of Maker Faire Bay Area will want
to check out the Maker Faire
app<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zuhptq04e6tb2q5n5pf66oed19iabjt4g0u19es0>.
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 â€œtweetâ€ , â€œlikeâ€ , or post to your hearts content
with Facebook and Twitter integration.
Get it for iOS<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z335kmdqecatj217pgb9lpm40b8mmloorrusbjko>or
Android<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1ztbv8iu4r780smf3lo895tlqc8h753lsjra6qmmo>today.
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Maker Faire Program Guide

Get a head start with MFBA by downloading the Maker Faire Program
Guide<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zmeu9j7n8k6bgofpg4im1ici05uas9dj7kncroh0>.
The guide also includes a handy map of the entire event. Download your
PDF<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zi3cb7361o57e8fjobosdf89vr5emm9r6ch5as60>copy
today.

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Brighton Mini Maker Faire (September 8, Brighton, UK)

The Brighton Mini Maker
Faire<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zqc79u2i2p5n5hplsq6t3c00rbell14sdltfjllg>will
be making a return to Brighton on September 8, 2012. Everyone involved
was truly bowled over by the popularity of last yearâ€™s event. We knew
weâ€™d need to expand next time. Call for Makers ends June 20, 2012, so
please sign up today<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1z0funbjtfcbeci628pntejaj3o3lskhs6g9tm7og>to
secure your participation in this growing event.
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Experience Maker Press Books on Safari Books Online [image: Maker Press]

Receive a 10-day free trial and 20% off monthly fees to a Safari Books
Online<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zpdv9ujvrrbe170da4fspjf2skfq9e837612f320>Library
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than 21,000 books and videos about technology, digital media, personal
development and business from O'Reilly Media, Maker Press, and more than
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Meet Experts Online: Upcoming Free Webcasts

We've got some great
webcasts<http://post.oreilly.com/rd/9z1zc2dreub5gnvrdc92fisjcrmrpaf500ojri5qh28>coming
up soon that you'll want to tell your members about. They're great
opportunities to learn something new directly from our experts.
  *Introducing Google App Engine with Dan
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*
May 15, 10 AM PT [image: Register
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*O'Reilly Strata Online Conference presented
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May 17, 10 AM PT [image: Register
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Put Up a Banner & Get a Free Book â€“ UG leaders only

We're looking for groups to display our discount banners on their web
sites. If you send me your group's site with one or more banners posted,
weâ€™ll send you the O'Reilly book(s) of your choice. Choose from the
following list of banners:[image: Fluent
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