From timc+perl at divide.net Sat Sep 1 19:37:27 2012 From: timc+perl at divide.net (Tim Chambers) Date: Sat, 1 Sep 2012 20:37:27 -0600 Subject: [Pikes-peak-pm] Fwd: UG News: Maker Faire, Geek Bike Ride at JavaOne, and MCE In-Reply-To: <1346540555.21079.0.398707@post.oreilly.com> References: <1346540555.21079.0.398707@post.oreilly.com> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Marsee Henon and Jon Johns Date: Sat, Sep 1, 2012 at 5:02 PM Subject: UG News: Maker Faire, Geek Bike Ride at JavaOne, and MCE ** View in browser. Forward this announcement to a friend [image: Header] Hello, Are you a visual learner who wants to create web pages? Perhaps you're a graphic designer who would like to move beyond Photoshop comps and roll your own, but haven't found material that's approachable. Request a copy of Head First HTML and CSS, 2nd Edition. It's a brain-friendly guide chocked full of visual cues and humor that livens things up and engages the reader. --Marsee Henon & Jon Johns PS: If you're a *Baratunde Thurston*fan, let us know. ------------------------------ Available for Review [image: Head First HTML and CSS, 2nd Edition] 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. - Shipping Greatness - Microsoft?? SQL Server?? 2012 Integration Services - How Data Science Is Transforming Health Care 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 deadline and shipping address. Prefer ebooks? 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If you're interested in learning about Microsoft's new HTTP programming model or moving beyond IIS, you'll want to check out this podcastnow. ------------------------------ Mac Computer Expo (October 6, Petaluma, CA) If you're in the Bay Area during the first week of October, you'll want to head to Petaluma, CA for the 19th annual Mac Expo 2012. Speakers include *Chris Breen*, *Adam Christianson*, *Jeff Gamet*, *Dori Smith*, *Bert Monroy*, *Kelly Guimont*, *Jean MacDonald*, *Derrick Story*, *Tom Negrino*, and many others. O'Reilly will be there with plenty of copies of *David Pogue's* latest Mountain Lion: The Missing Manualon hand. Get directions, a full list of vendors and speakers, and ticket info on their siteor Facebook page . ------------------------------ World Maker Faire New York (September 29-30, New York) September is here and World Maker Faire New Yorkis right around the corner. Come see the world's most diverse showcase of creativity and innovation in technology, craft, science, fashion, art, food, and more. At Maker Faire you'll learn to solder, pick locks, program with *Arduino*, *Raspberry Pi* and more -- plus screen printing, sewing, and other hands-on textile hacking in the *Swap-O-Rama-Rama*. You'll experience the *Life-Sized Mousetrap*, *Coke Zero and Mentos show*, *Power Racing Series*, *ITP's Nerdy Derby*, *Austin Bike Zoo*, the iconic *Cupcake Cars* and other spectacular surprises together only at WMFNY. Get your ticketstoday! ------------------------------ Geek Bike Ride at JavaOne 2012 (September 29, San Francisco) [image: https://twitter.com/malpa] Heading to JavaOne? On Saturday, September 29, the *Geek Bike Ride JavaOne 2012*will converge on Fisherman's Warf and ride across the Golden Gate bridge to Sausalito, where riders will board a ferry back to the starting point. 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Consider posting your reviews on Amazon, Slashdot, oreilly.com, and/or your blog. - Book: A Futurist's Manifesto - The Past, Present, and Future of JavaScript - The Problem with Native JavaScript APIs 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 deadline and shipping address. Prefer ebooks? We can send you a free ebook certificate to print out for raffles or book reviewers. ------------------------------ New Releases [image: The Web Designer's Roadmap] [image: Getting Started with Storm] [image: The Connected Company] [image: JavaScript and HTML5 Now] [image: Master Data Management] [image: Economic Impact of Open Source on Small Business: A Case Study] [image: Back to School Special] PyCon 2013 Call for Proposals (Ends September 28) [image: PyCon 2013 Call for Proposals] The *PyCon 2013 call for proposals* is underway. Submit your talk, tutorial, or poster proposal now *through September 28* to be considered for the event to be held on March 15-17, 2013 in Santa Clara. The Python community is growing in all areas. Proposals are being accepted from anyone with any level of Python knowledge. ------------------------------ Meet Experts Online: Upcoming Free Webcasts We've got some great webcastscoming up soon that you'll want to tell your members about. They're excellent opportunities to learn something new directly from our experts. *The Connected Company with Dave Gray * Sept 27, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *The Google+ Sign-in Button with Jennifer Murphy * Oct 11, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *Making Arduino Controlled Robots with Stephan Spencer * Oct 30, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] ------------------------------ BlackBerry Jam Americas (September 25-27, San Jose) [image: BlackBerry Jam Americas] This premier BlackBerry will be held in San Jose September 25-27. Get the skinny on the new *BlackBerry?? 10 platform*, new devices, and hear from Research In Motion?? (RIM??) experts and developer leaders about the new direction BlackBerry is heading. BlackBerry Jam Americasoffers 50 sessions on their new platform, which includes support for *Native C/C++*, *HTML5* and *Android*. Registertoday. ------------------------------ Google Places API Challenge [image: Google Places API Challenge] Google is inviting developers, designers, and tech savvy individuals to improve their community or government using the *Google Places API*. The Google Places API Developer Challenge encourages both developers and local communities to get involved. Find out how to enter the challenge here. Local *communities* and *municipalities* are encouraged to send intheir needs and let Google know how this challenge might help address some of the challenges it may be facing. Challenge winners will receive an immersive experienceat the *Google I/O 2013 conference*. ------------------------------ Strata Conference + Hadoop World (October 23-25, New York) [image: Strata Conference + Hadoop World] *Strata Conference* and *Hadoop World* join forces this year to bring you the best of big data. Build a data-driven business, learn the latest on the skills & technologies you need to make data work, and join the largest gathering of Apache Hadoop users in the world. *Save 20%* with code *ST12UG* http://oreil.ly/NaVzy5 ------------------------------ Put up a Banner & Get a Free Book?UG leaders only We're looking for groups to display our discount banners on their websites. If you send us your group's site with one or more banners posted, we'll send you the O'Reilly book(s) of your choice. 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Also, check out ScienceHackDay.comto find an event near you. ------------------------------ Strata 2013 CFP Ends September 30 [image: 10gen] The O???Reilly Strata Conferencein Santa Clara sells out every year because we bring together the best minds in data to explore the complex issues shaping big data???and the exciting ways that big data, data science, and pervasive computing will change the way we do business and the way we live. Interested in presenting at Strata? We'd like to hear from you. *Submit*your proposal by *September 30, 2012* for consideration. ------------------------------ Shared Learning Collaborative Camp (Sept 29-30, Cambridge, MA) [image: 10gen] The Shared Learning Collaborativeis coming to Massachusetts September 29-30 in Cambridge for an all-hands SLC Camp. They need *teachers* and *developers*to work together in creating new applications for teaching and learning, and to identify quality online content for the classroom. Sign upfor this SLC event today. ------------------------------ O'Reilly Python UG Leader Survey [image: 10gen] O'Reilly needs your help. *Fill out our 6 Python survey questions*online and tell our editors Rachel and Meghan what you think. Answering these questions will help us to continue bringing you quality titles like: Programming Computer Vision with Python, Python for Data Analysis, Python & AWS Cookbook, MongoDB & Python, Practical Computer Vision with SimpleCV, and Think Python?all books we're happy to send you for review. ------------------------------ When Data Disrupts Health Care [image: 10gen] Recently *Tim O'Reilly* and *Roger Magoulas* met to discuss the impact of big data on health care. In this videothey share their views on emerging topics like patient collaboration & behavior modification, EHR data, and quantified self. If you'd like to leverage the power of big data on health care for your organization, don't miss the O'Reilly Strata Rx Conferencein San Francisco. ------------------------------ Meet Experts Online: Upcoming Free Webcasts We've got some great webcastscoming up soon that you'll want to tell your members about. They're excellent opportunities to learn something new directly from our experts. *The Connected Company with Dave Gray * Sep 27, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *OS X Mountain Lion: Pogue's Take * Oct 11, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *Healthcare 101: Cradle to Grave with J. Tod Fetherling * Oct 12, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] ------------------------------ Put Up a Banner & Get a Free Book?UG leaders only We're looking for groups to display our discount banners on their websites. If you send us your group's site with one or more banners posted, we'll send you the O'Reilly book(s) of your choice. 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Consider posting your reviews on Amazon, Slashdot, oreilly.com, and/or your blog. - Shipping Greatness - Vintage Tomorrows - Windows Server? 2012 Pocket Consultant 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 deadline and shipping address. Prefer ebooks? We can send you a free ebook certificate to print out for raffles or book reviewers. ------------------------------ New Releases [image: Windows 8: Out of the Box] [image: Java EE 6 Pocket Guide] [image: Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Mountain Lion Edition] [image: Developing with Google+] [image: Wonderful Life with the Elements] [image: Windows?? Internals, Part 2, 6th Edition] ------------------------------ Southern California Linux Expo 11x Call for Papers [image: SCALE 11x] The 11th Annual Southern California Linux Expowill be held on *February 22-24, 2013* at the *Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel*. This year there will be three main tracks: System Administration, Kernel Development, and Cloud Virtualization. The event will also cover general tracks covering a wide range of topics related to open source software. There is a Call for Papersunder way. Deadlines for abstracts/proposal submissions is December 10, 2012. Submityour proposal today. ------------------------------ What 10gen nailed with MongoDB: Build an active user group [image: 10gen] If you run a technology business and want a prime example of how a user group can help your company establish credibility within a developer community, check out Segment.ioco-founder *Calvin French-Owen's* write-up on "What 10gen nailed with MongoDB". French-Owen says "The mongodb-user group is the definitive place to ask for help", which a great endorsement of how directly connecting with users helps build quality products. ------------------------------ Give at GiveCamp [image: https://twitter.com/malpa] There are a number of GiveCampevents coming up, so if you're interested in running an event; are a charitylooking for some extra help; would like to sponsor a GiveCamp; or are a developer looking to participate, check outtheir site to find a GiveCampevent in your area and help a nonprofit. You'll be glad you did. ------------------------------ Windows Store Now Open to all Developers in 120 Markets [image: Windows Store] Microsoft recently announcedthat *Windows Store* is now open to all developers in 120 marketsworld-wide. Leading up to the release of Windows 8, the addition of 82 markets more than doubles the number countries on the list. Eligible MSDN subscriberscan receive a *free one-year developer account*. Sign uptoday and reserve your app name by heading to the Windows Store Dashboard on the Windows Dev Center. The developer toolsare free and the SDK is ready. ------------------------------ Meet Experts Online: Upcoming Free Webcasts We've got some great webcastscoming up soon that you'll want to tell your members about. They're excellent opportunities to learn something new directly from our experts. *Joshua Bixby on Mobile Performance Trends and Predictions * Sept 25, 1 PM PT [image: Learn More] *How to Retouch Images Like a Pro with Lesa Snider * Oct 2, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *Python for Data Analysis with Wes McKinney * Oct 10, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] ------------------------------ Put Up a Banner & Get a Free Book?UG leaders only We're looking for groups to display our discount banners on their websites. If you send us your group's site with one or more banners posted, we'll send you the O'Reilly book(s) of your choice. 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Please email usergroups at oreilly.com to claim your complimentary pass today. --Marsee Henon & Jon Johns p.s. Don't forget to sign up for Lesa Snider's webcast "How to Retouch Images Like a Pro" happening Tuesday, October 2 at 10am PT. ------------------------------ Available for Review [image: Learning Unix for OS X Mountain Lion] 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 Unix for OS X Mountain Lion - Windows? 8 for Tablets Plain & Simple - Testable JavaScript 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 deadline and shipping address. Prefer ebooks? 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Get started now . ------------------------------ Silicon Valley Code Camp (October 6-7, Los Altos Hills, CA) [image: https://twitter.com/malpa] *Code Camp*is a community event where developers learn from each other. In addition to targeted discussions around code, other event topics include software branding and legal issues. All are welcome to attend and speak. Sessions will range from informal 'chalk talks' to full-on presentations. There will be a mix of presenters, so if you're looking for an opportunity to brush-up on your public speaking skills, Code Camp may be a welcoming event for you. The event has drawn a considerable attendance in the past few years, so registertoday. ------------------------------ NOVA ScienceNow Premier (October 10, PBS) [image: David Pogue] Missing Manual fans will be happy to know that *David Pogue's* new PBS series, NOVA ScienceNow, premieres on 10/10 at 10 pm. Find out answers to questions like: What makes us human? Is a calorie a calorie? How smart can we get? Are Neanderthals human? Can science stop crime? For more info and schedule check out the NOVA ScienceNowwebsite. ------------------------------ NYC Data Week (October 22-26, New York, NY) [image: Windows Store] NYC Data Weekcelebrates and explores the people, industries, and organizations using data to fuel innovation in New York City. Spanning five days, Data Week events include a *Startup Showcase* with *Fred Wilson* and *Tim O'Reilly*, *Ignite NYC @Strata*, a *hackathon*, numerous *meetups*, and more. Unless otherwise noted, NYC Data Week events are free, and anyone can attend or add to the calendar. Join the data celebration! NYC Data Week is co-produced by the City of New York's Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DoITT) and O'Reilly Media's Strata + Hadoop World Conference. ------------------------------ Meet Experts Online: Upcoming Free Webcasts We've got some great webcastscoming up soon that you'll want to tell your members about. They're excellent opportunities to learn something new directly from our experts. *Making Arduino Controlled Robots with Michael Margolis * Oct 30, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] *Getting Started with .NET Gadgeteer with Simon Monk * Nov 8, 1 PM PT [image: Learn More] *How to Launch Better Software Faster with Chris Vander Mey * Nov 13, 10 AM PT [image: Learn More] ------------------------------ Put up a Banner & Get a Free Book?UG leaders only We're looking for groups to display our discount banners on their websites. If you send us your group's site with one or more banners posted, we'll send you the O'Reilly book(s) of your choice. 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