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Change #2309
2010-03-18
10:44:25

create Calagator::Event 1250458454 PDX TechCoffee Roll back

description nil → EPISODE #4! Get up early and work on your side projects with some like-minded geeks! TechCoffee is part running club, part knitting bee, and part hackathon. It's hard to work on all of your amazing ideas after a long workday, so instead we get up early. And we get together, so we have the reinforcement of other people up early, too. A couple hours a week can make a big difference. So bring your laptops and your work ethic to the 3rd weekly PDX TechCoffee. One commit a week is all we ask.
end_time nil → 2010-03-22 09:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458454
start_time nil → 2010-03-22 06:30:00 -0700
title nil → PDX TechCoffee
venue_id nil → 202391952
Change #2308
2010-03-18
10:43:58

update Calagator::Event 1250458416 IxDA Portland: Interaction10 RedUX Roll back

description Special thanks to our venue hosts: Small Society and Site9! Recap and discussion of Interaction10, the annual global conference for IxDA. We will present highlights from the conference and share the passion and vision of the event. It'll be lively, interactive, and a feast for the senses. → Special thanks to our sponsors: Venue hosted by Small Society and ProtoShare by Site9 Food and drinks provided by ISITE Design and CMD Agency Recap and discussion of Interaction10, the annual global conference for IxDA. We will present highlights from the conference and share the passion and vision of the event. It'll be lively, interactive, and a feast for the senses.
Change #2307
2010-03-18
10:35:43

update Calagator::Event 1250458453 Reach Portland Roll back

title Reach Portland → pdxfiber's Reach Portland: Play in the world's largest "telephone game"
Change #2305
2010-03-18
09:41:44

update Calagator::Event 1250458451 DorkbotPDX Open Lab Roll back

locked nil → false
venue_id 202391974 → 202390387
Change #2301
2010-03-18
09:24:15

create Calagator::Event 1250458453 Reach Portland Roll back

description nil → Portland Attempts World Record to get Google’s attention. World’s longest “Telephone Game” needs only 700 people. A group of citizens are organizing the world’s longest “Telephone Game” as an attempt to get the attention of Google. The Technology giant has put out a Request For Information (RFI) to municipalities who may be interested in partnering with Google to install a 1 gigabyte fiber optic network that will serve 50,000 to 500,000 homes. The RFI has already caused quite a stir among cities large and small across America. In an attempt to gain the favor of the company, one city, Topeka, Kansas decided to change its name to Google for a day. The City of Portland is taking the proposal seriously and will be adopting a resolution Wednesday, March 17th to provide a proposal to the search engine colossus. The project would be a significant undertaking for Google. Estimates are that they would need to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to lay a fiber optic network in most cities, whereas in Portland, City efforts to facilitate it have already tilled the fields for high-speed broadband. The significance of the project is that it would provide speeds of one hundred times greater than is available today in the United States, potentially spurring innovative, revenue generating businesses and jobs in the city that is awarded the prize. A group of citizens in the technology and creative industries clusters have joined in the effort to “Woo the Goog”, since the RFI states that citizen involvement will be a deciding factor in awarding the fiber network. The Game will stretch from Pioneer Courthouse Square, and attempt to cross the Steel Bridge to the steps of the Rose Garden arena. The event will begin at 9am Saturday March 20th, and the record-breaking Telephone game attempt will start at the east side of the Steel Bridge at 9:30, reaching Mayor Sam Adams in Pioneer Courthouse Square at approximately 10:30. All who are interested are encouraged to meet at the corner of NW Couch and Naito Parkway. World’s Longest Telephone Game Saturday, March 20th 2010 Rose Garden across the Steel Bridge Contact: Donna Hougland [email protected] 503-313-9152
end_time nil → 2010-03-20 12:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458453
start_time nil → 2010-03-20 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → Reach Portland
url nil → http://www.portlandfiber.com
venue_id nil → 202391975
Change #2299
2010-03-18
08:44:32

update Calagator::Event 1250458451 Open Lab Roll back

title Open Lab → DorkbotPDX Open Lab
url nil → http://www.dorkbotpdx.org/blog/laen/dorbotpdx_open_lab_unworkshop_march_28th_2010
Change #2298
2010-03-18
08:43:42

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458452 PCB Orders Due Roll back

Change #2297
2010-03-18
08:43:02

create Calagator::Event 1250458452 PCB Orders Due Roll back

end_time nil → 2010-03-29 12:59:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458452
source_id nil → 996333164
start_time nil → 2010-03-29 11:59:00 -0700
title nil → PCB Orders Due
Change #2296
2010-03-18
08:41:37

create Calagator::Event 1250458451 Open Lab Roll back

description nil → A DorkbotPDX Un-workshop.
end_time nil → 2010-03-28 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458451
source_id nil → 996333164
start_time nil → 2010-03-28 13:00:00 -0700
title nil → Open Lab
venue_id nil → 202391974
Change #2294
2010-03-17
10:04:59

update Calagator::Event 1250458264 PDXScala Meeting Roll back

description Details to come... → We're going to just have a casual meeting this month, so we can hang out, talk about whatever project or bit of code has captured your attention of late, and drink beer. We'll be meeting concurrently with the fine folks at the PDX Weekly Hackathon, so there should be plenty of discussion of quite a varied nature. Feel free to come out and hack on things, of course!
locked nil → false
venue_id 202391944 → 202390282
Change #2293
2010-03-17
10:00:04

update Calagator::Event 1250458264 PDXScala Meeting Roll back

venue_id 202389972 → 202391944
Change #2292
2010-03-16
18:48:35

create Calagator::Event 1250458450 PDX Django March Meeting Roll back

description nil → March's PDX Django meeting will be a bit informal. Adam Lowry will show a little bit of Celery, the distributed task processor, which is used to easily write and run offline tasks to be run outside the web request. In addition there will surely be discussion and beverage.
end_time nil → 2010-03-17 20:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458450
start_time nil → 2010-03-17 19:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Django March Meeting
url nil → http://groups.google.com/group/pdxdjango
venue_id nil → 202391901
Change #2290
2010-03-16
15:17:55

update Calagator::Event 1250458449 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Democratic Candidates Roll back

description The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Software Association of Oregon (SAO) , Oregon Business Association (OBA) and the Portland Business Alliance are presenting the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forums. Tech America will be a supporting organization for the forums Oregon’s economy is facing great challenges. The state is struggling with serious budgetary shortfalls and that is exacerbated by an unemployment rate that is hovering above 10 percent. With the recent passage of measures 66 & 67 many Oregonians question what the impact will be for Oregon businesses. Policies that support and encourage business growth and economic development are a top-of-mind priority for many Oregonians. These candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity for members of the business community to ask the candidates from each party what they would do to help support business and economic growth in Oregon. The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at Portland General Electric’s auditorium located at 121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC in Portland. It will feature Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury (www.bradburyfororegon.com) and John Kitzhaber, (www.johnkitzhaber.com). The Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at the Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. It will feature Republican candidates Allen Alley (www.allenalley.com) and Chris Dudley (www.chrisdudley.com). Tickets are required for onsite attendees and individual live stream access. Registration is recommended for satellite venues. The gubernatorial candidate forum will be held prior to the primaries and will be moderated by Laural Porter of KGW News (twitter.com/lauralkgw). Check-in begins at 4:00PM. The program will begin at 4:30 PM and will run to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for members of presenting or supporting organizations and $40 for non-members. We encourage attendees to pre-register online using the link below. The forums will be streamed live over the web. Individual web stream tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance, but business community members outside of the Portland area may attend a satellite event in their local area at no charge. For more information about the forums, or to register for either of these events, please go to: Democratic Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/dgp Republican Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/rgp Follow the discussions on twitter: #pdxGDP & #pdxRGP. → The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Software Association of Oregon (SAO) , Oregon Business Association (OBA) and the Portland Business Alliance are presenting the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forums. Tech America will be a supporting organization for the forums Oregon’s economy is facing great challenges. The state is struggling with serious budgetary shortfalls and that is exacerbated by an unemployment rate that is hovering above 10 percent. With the recent passage of measures 66 & 67 many Oregonians question what the impact will be for Oregon businesses. Policies that support and encourage business growth and economic development are a top-of-mind priority for many Oregonians. These candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity for members of the business community to ask the candidates from each party what they would do to help support business and economic growth in Oregon. The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at Portland General Electric’s auditorium located at 121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC in Portland. It will feature Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury (www.bradburyfororegon.com) and John Kitzhaber, (www.johnkitzhaber.com). The Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at the Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. It will feature Republican candidates Allen Alley (www.allenalley.com) and Chris Dudley (www.chrisdudley.com). Tickets are required for onsite attendees and individual live stream access. Registration is recommended for satellite venues. The gubernatorial candidate forum will be held prior to the primaries and will be moderated by Laural Porter of KGW News (twitter.com/lauralkgw). Check-in begins at 4:00PM. The program will begin at 4:30 PM and will run to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for members of presenting or supporting organizations and $40 for non-members. We encourage attendees to pre-register online using the link below. The forums will be streamed live over the web. Individual web stream tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance, but business community members outside of the Portland area may attend a satellite event in their local area at no charge. For more information about the forums, or to register for either of these events, please go to: Democratic Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/dgp Republican Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/rgp Follow the discussions on twitter: #pdxGDP & #pdxRGP.
locked nil → false
venue_id 202391973 → 202390078
Change #2289
2010-03-16
15:02:31

create Calagator::Event 1250458449 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Democratic Candidates Roll back

description nil → The Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN), Software Association of Oregon (SAO) , Oregon Business Association (OBA) and the Portland Business Alliance are presenting the 2010 Gubernatorial Candidate Forums. Tech America will be a supporting organization for the forums Oregon’s economy is facing great challenges. The state is struggling with serious budgetary shortfalls and that is exacerbated by an unemployment rate that is hovering above 10 percent. With the recent passage of measures 66 & 67 many Oregonians question what the impact will be for Oregon businesses. Policies that support and encourage business growth and economic development are a top-of-mind priority for many Oregonians. These candidate forums are intended to provide an opportunity for members of the business community to ask the candidates from each party what they would do to help support business and economic growth in Oregon. The Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Wednesday, April 7 at Portland General Electric’s auditorium located at 121 SW Salmon St, 2WTC in Portland. It will feature Democratic candidates Bill Bradbury (www.bradburyfororegon.com) and John Kitzhaber, (www.johnkitzhaber.com). The Republican Gubernatorial Candidate forum will take place on Tuesday, April 27 at the Multnomah Athletic Club 1849 SW Salmon St. in Portland. It will feature Republican candidates Allen Alley (www.allenalley.com) and Chris Dudley (www.chrisdudley.com). Tickets are required for onsite attendees and individual live stream access. Registration is recommended for satellite venues. The gubernatorial candidate forum will be held prior to the primaries and will be moderated by Laural Porter of KGW News (twitter.com/lauralkgw). Check-in begins at 4:00PM. The program will begin at 4:30 PM and will run to 6:00 PM. Tickets are $20 for members of presenting or supporting organizations and $40 for non-members. We encourage attendees to pre-register online using the link below. The forums will be streamed live over the web. Individual web stream tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance, but business community members outside of the Portland area may attend a satellite event in their local area at no charge. For more information about the forums, or to register for either of these events, please go to: Democratic Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/dgp Republican Candidates Forum: www.sao.org/event/rgp Follow the discussions on twitter: #pdxGDP & #pdxRGP.
end_time nil → 2010-04-07 18:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458449
start_time nil → 2010-04-07 16:00:00 -0700
title nil → Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Democratic Candidates
url nil → http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=138
venue_id nil → 202391973
Change #2287
2010-03-16
14:46:49

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458424 IxDA Portland: Monthly Event Roll back

Change #2286
2010-03-16
14:46:25

update Calagator::Event 1250458416 IxDA Portland: Interaction10 RedUX Roll back

end_time 2010-03-23 21:00:00 -0700 → 2010-03-23 21:30:00 -0700
url → http://www.ixda.org/local/ixda-portland
Change #2285
2010-03-16
14:38:08

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458448 Secrets to Self-Employed Success | The Formula to Make It Work Roll back

Change #2284
2010-03-16
13:32:21

create Calagator::Event 1250458448 Secrets to Self-Employed Success | The Formula to Make It Work Roll back

description nil → Join us for a free intro to IASECP's Self-Employed Academy's Secrets to Self-Employed Success | The Formula to Make It Work We're going to share with you all some of the secrets that we delve into during our 12-week course. We're going to talk about things like: * How do you tailor your business to fit you, so you can create the lifestyle that you really want * How to tweak your business idea and offerings so that you have more than enough work * How to spread your income out over the Revenue Quadrant so that you can react quickly and decisively to any economic shift - never worry again about not making enough to cover your needs * How do you position and present yourself so that you are the undisputed expert in your field * How to harness the incredible power of technology to build your business without losing your mind Plus we'll talk about some of the fabulous tools and tips that you'll find only here. Not only that, but you'll get to meet a couple of the actual mentors that you can work with to build your own customize business strategy. The Free Agent Formula + IASECP’s Tools, Experience, Guidance = Triumph! “I was immediately impressed by the highly practical nature of the Free Agent Formula. The experience-based wisdom, clear case studies and step-by-step advice demonstrate what works, but perhaps more important, what doesn’t.” Todd Henry Founder and President The Accidental Creative Company Learn the smart way to build a solo-based business. We’ve got the blueprint to turbo-charge your success – The Free Agent Formula. If you’re a consultant, designer, freelancer, copywriter, photographer, entrepreneur – here’s your personal road map to making more money, creating more opportunities and to finally finding the freedom you’re looking for. Small is the new big. Whether you’re still in the starting blocks or your existing business needs fine tuning, you’ll learn how to focus your time, energy, and money. Here’s a statistic: In 1980, 75% of the jobs in the communication and creative services industries were outsourced or “freelance”. By 2000, that number was 99%. That’s a big change. Nearly two decades ago, we saw change in the air. Many of us went through multiple layoffs and began “freelancing” to find stability and a measure of control. No longer was it enough to “get an education, earn your degree, and work hard”. We’re on a mission to help others in our industries struggling with this seismic shift in our economy. Over the past 12 years, we have been through the fire and have emerged as a strong and innovative community. I was thrilled to find the Free Agent Formula! It helps to boil down so many lessons learned. When combined with the experience and mentorship available only through IASECP’s Self-Employed Academy, you’ll find a dynamic package to get your solo-based business ready to not only earn income quickly – but you’ll get on the road to building your own empire! We’ve added our experience, real-live examples and tons of tools and tips, and more. Plus bonuses and extras that you won’t find anywhere else. The Secret to Freelance Business Success | Build Your Own Empire We start with the 6-step formula to create your customized business foundation plus you design the action steps to get you on the road – and then we walk with you down that road. We’ve been down it before. This program is not about the old-style management-heavy business model of the past. It’s about creating the lifestyle that only today’s technology-based solopreneur can develop. We focus on keeping your overhead low so your income can be high. Interested? Join us for an hour webinar on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM (Pacific time) and we'll share the beans. Can't make it at that time, that's OK. This event will be recorded so you can listen whenever it works for you. Not only is the event free, but we'd like to offer you a free PowerPoint presentation called Consulting in the New Economy just for joining us. Don't be shy! Bring a friend...No driving involved. We'll show you that not only is this the best time to work for yourself - but you don't have to do it alone!
end_time nil → 2010-03-30 15:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458448
start_time nil → 2010-03-30 14:00:00 -0700
title nil → Secrets to Self-Employed Success | The Formula to Make It Work
url nil → http://www.iasecp.com/academy-overview/
venue_id nil → 202390270
Change #2283
2010-03-16
11:24:40

update Calagator::Event 1250458183 Portland Java User Group: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Roll back

description This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. ---------- Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://www.mcmenamins.com/328 (but sometimes this changes). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!) → This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. ---------- Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://www.mcmenamins.com/328 (but sometimes this changes). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!) http://bit.ly/pjuglive (live streaming video, plus archived videos from past meetings)
locked nil → false
Change #2282
2010-03-16
11:21:46

update Calagator::Event 1250458183 Portland Java User Group: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Roll back

description This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. ---------- Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 (but sometimes this changes). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!) → This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. ---------- Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://www.mcmenamins.com/328 (but sometimes this changes). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!)
Change #2281
2010-03-16
11:12:50

update Calagator::Event 1250458183 Portland Java User Group Roll back

description This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!) → This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. ---------- Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, usually at McMenamin's Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 (but sometimes this changes). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!)
title Portland Java User Group → Portland Java User Group: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers
Change #2280
2010-03-16
09:23:49

create Calagator::Event 1250458447 North American Organic Brewers Festival Roll back

description nil → Welcome to the North American Organic Brewers Festival, where we aim to save the planet, one beer at a time! The 6th annual event will take place June 25 - 27, 2010 in Overlook Park in Portland, Oregon. Two of Portland's beloved industries - organic beer and sustainability - come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. We serve up organic beers and ciders from around the world, accompanied by live music, organic food, sustainability-oriented vendors, non-profits and a children's area - all in a beautiful tree lined setting that overlooks downtown Portland. Come visit the North American Organic Brewers Festival and see why we're Portland's best kept secret of beer fests!
end_time nil → 2010-06-27 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458447
start_time nil → 2010-06-25 08:00:00 -0700
title nil → North American Organic Brewers Festival
url nil → http://www.naobf.org/
venue_id nil → 202390289
Change #2279
2010-03-15
20:21:22

update Calagator::Event 1250458413 Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation Present: Light Troupe Drawing in the Fourth Dimension Roll back

description Come on out and join Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation as they present: Light Troupe, a local Portland movement, exploring the boundaries of entertainment and audio visual simultaneous interactivity while drawing in the 4th dimension. Intrigued? For the programmers in the audience, Luz Studio, Open GL and Ruby will be discussed. For the visual and audio artists in the audience, there will be an opportunity to play while interacting with the code the developers write on the spot! Wacom Tablets, Wiimotes and MIDI devices will be used as a means of interface. That means you can expect to see 2D drawing in 3D space animated over time A demonstration with at least a 4-person, simultaneous drawing to be followed by live audience participation! This is super fun stuff; computer graphics, music, animation, spontanious creativity, happy excited people - come see for yourself and participate! Registration All Attendees (including members) need to register by filling out a ticket order so that we can keep track and purchase refreshments. Open to non-members: You can purchase tickets using your card (see above). Online ticket sales close the day before the event. $5.00 cash or check (no credit cards) at the door. → Come on out and join Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH & Wacom Technology Corporation as they present: Light Troupe, a local Portland movement, exploring the boundaries of entertainment and audio visual simultaneous interactivity while drawing in the 4th dimension. Intrigued? For the programmers in the audience, Luz Studio, OpenGL and Ruby will be discussed. For the visual and audio artists in the audience, there will be an opportunity to play while interacting with the code the developers write on the spot! Wacom Tablets, Wiimotes and MIDI devices will be used as a means of interface. That means you can expect to see 2D drawing in 3D space animated over time A demonstration with at least a 4-person, simultaneous drawing to be followed by live audience participation! This is super fun stuff; computer graphics, music, animation, spontaneous creativity, happy excited people - come see for yourself and participate! SIGGRAPH events are non-profit. It is free for SIGGRAPH members and $5 for non-members, and includes lots of tasty food! Please register at EventBrite so we know how much food to buy! http://cascadesiggraphmarch2010.eventbrite.com/
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Change #2278
2010-03-15
13:54:59

update Calagator::Event 1250458366 Jon Bach talks about exploratory testing Roll back

description Jon Bach is coming to our local agile users group to tell us about his specialty, exploratory testing. Pizza at 6:30, meeting at 7. Talk: "Exploratory Testing: Now In Session" The agile nature of exploration and the ability of testers to rapidly apply their skills and experience make exploratory testing a widely used test approach—especially when time is short. But exploratory testing is often dismissed by project managers who assume that it is not reproducible, measurable, or accountable. If you share these concerns, a solution may lie in a technique called Session-Based Test Management (SBTM), developed by Jon and his brother James specifically to address these problems. In SBTM, testers are assigned areas of a product to explore, and testing is time boxed in "sessions" which have mission statements called “charters” to create a meaningful and countable unit of work. Jon discusses—and you can practice—the skills of exploration and demonstrates a freely available, open source tool to help manage your exploratoration. Speaker Bio: Jon Bach has been in testing for 14 years, 12 of which has been as a manager. His experience includes managing teams at Microsoft, HP and LexisNexis, and is currently a managing consultant for Quardev, Inc. -- a Seattle test lab. He speaks frequently about test management and exploratory testing, and is the co-inventor (with his brother James) of Session-Based Test Management. He’s also written a few articles for testing magazines as well as a listed co-author of a Microsoft Patterns and Practices book on acceptance testing (available for free online). Find him on Facebook, Twitter, or his presentations and articles on http://www.quardev.com, where he also has a blog. → Jon Bach is coming to our local agile users group to tell us about his specialty, exploratory testing. Pizza at 6:30, meeting at 7. Talk: "Exploratory Testing: Now In Session" The agile nature of exploration and the ability of testers to rapidly apply their skills and experience make exploratory testing a widely used test approach—especially when time is short. But exploratory testing is often dismissed by project managers who assume that it is not reproducible, measurable, or accountable. If you share these concerns, a solution may lie in a technique called Session-Based Test Management (SBTM), developed by Jon and his brother James specifically to address these problems. In SBTM, testers are assigned areas of a product to explore, and testing is time boxed in "sessions" which have mission statements called “charters” to create a meaningful and countable unit of work. Jon discusses—and you can practice—the skills of exploration and demonstrates a freely available, open source tool to help manage your exploratoration. Speaker Bio: Jon Bach has been in testing for 14 years, 12 of which has been as a manager. His experience includes managing teams at Microsoft, HP and LexisNexis, and is currently a managing consultant for Quardev, Inc. -- a Seattle test lab. He speaks frequently about test management and exploratory testing, and is the co-inventor (with his brother James) of Session-Based Test Management. He’s also written a few articles for testing magazines as well as a listed co-author of a Microsoft Patterns and Practices book on acceptance testing (available for free online). Find him on Facebook, Twitter, or his presentations and articles on http://www.quardev.com, where he also has a blog.
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Change #2277
2010-03-15
13:16:44

update Calagator::Event 1250458183 Portland Java User Group Roll back

description This month's topic: TBD ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!) → This month's topic: Teaching Girls and Boys to Program Computers Why is it that the percentage of women graduating with computer science degrees around 50% in countries like Sweden, China and India, but less than 20% in America? As a "Geekdad" with a daughter, I found this unacceptable, and decided to do something about it... I went back to school... elementary school that is, to teach programming to the kids. My goal was to find an environment and a style that would encourage girls with curiosity to enjoy being controlling computers in creative ways, and in the process, encourage and involve every kid. My talk discusses the journey of coming up with a girl-friendly curriculum for teaching programming that boys wouldn't notice anything different. I then show off some of the new crop of "Integrated Learning Environments", i.e. Alice, E-Toys and Scratch. I finally give an overview of my "Computer Club" and how others can use what I've done to teach others. Speaker: Howard Abrams My first job in high school was teaching Basic and Logo programming to 8 year old kids; however, I haven't taught since graduating from college. After programming for 25 years (and Java for 12), I'm now intrigue about returning to my roots and working with the next generation. ---------- PJUG meetings start with some time to eat and socialize (pizza and beverages are provided), followed by the featured speaker, then Q&A, discussion, sometimes a drawing to give away swag. :) Though we like knowing how many people to expect, you don't *have* to RSVP, on Upcoming or otherwise. Go ahead and just show up! Many people also go for a drink and further discussion following the meeting, at a location determined ad hoc (lately, the Market Street Pub at 10th and Market: http://mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=24 ). http://twitter.com/pjug http://pjug.org/ (join our mailing list, linked from the website!)
Change #2276
2010-03-15
10:34:10

create Calagator::Event 1250458446 PLUG Advanced Topics: What Went Wrong with My Disaster Recovery Plan Roll back

description nil → Brian Martin will be test-driving his IEEE presentation on his experiences in a true, "abandon the building" disaster recovery effort. He'll place particular emphasis on where technically sound, well-tested disaster plans often fail in a real disaster, and how these problems can be overcome. The best data center disaster recovery plans are developed carefully and tested regularly. If you're at that stage, you may think you are well prepared. In this entertaining presentation, Brian Martin describes the unexpected problems that arose when a well thought out and tested plan met a real disaster, and draws lessons that are applicable to any disaster recovery situation. Brian Martin has spent 30 years in the IT field, fairly evenly divided between being a mainframe system programmer and a server system administrator. He has operated Martin Consulting Services in the Portland Oregon area since moving to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. He has a wife, two cats, a dog, and nine in-service computers at home.
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title nil → PLUG Advanced Topics: What Went Wrong with My Disaster Recovery Plan
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Change #2275
2010-03-13
23:32:34

create Calagator::Event 1250458445 Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Accounting with Perkins & Company Roll back

description nil → ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO Schedule & Topics Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: http://www.portlandten.com/skills Pricing Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know. * 1 Workshop Pass: $20 * 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45 * Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150 Specials Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes. Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free. Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20.
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Change #2274
2010-03-13
23:31:54

create Calagator::Event 1250458444 Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Financial Forescasting with Jim McConnell CFO Roll back

description nil → ADDITIONAL EVENT INFO Schedule & Topics Workshops are held January 28- April 16,2010, on Tuesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-8 pm at NedSpace Old Town– for a full schedule of workshops & topics: http://www.portlandten.com/skills Pricing Passes can be purchased at the door-- cash or check at the door only, please. If you need to pay by credit card, please let a staff member know. * 1 Workshop Pass: $20 * 1 Track Pass (3 sessions in one topic): $45 * Unlimited Pass (up to 24 sessions): $150 Specials Upgrade: if you purchase a pass and would like to upgrade to another package, we’ll pro-rate it and you’ll pay only the difference between the passes. Portland Ten: current participants & alumni attend free. Six Week Sprint: current participants & alumni may purchase an unlimited pass for $20.
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title nil → Portland Ten Skill Development Workshop: Financial Forescasting with Jim McConnell CFO
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Change #2272
2010-03-12
17:33:32

update Calagator::Event 1250458386 Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 Roll back

description Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in Information Technology, Mobility, Digital Media, Next Generation Internet, Life Sciences and Clean Energy. As in previous years, Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 will feature new companies that are ready for launch, but are not yet well known. These are companies that have a product or service available (as of June 8, 2010), but have not been out in the marketplace for more than a few months. Companies that are interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 should send an Executive Summary of no more than 2 pages to [email protected] by latest Friday May 7, 2010. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valley’s top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 7, as well as at the event itself on June 8. The registration fees for participating companies (once their submissions have been selected) will be SVASE members ($595) and Non-Members ($750) respectively. The registration fees for audience varies for SVASE members ($195) and Non-Members ($245). To get a fee waiver of up to 50%, register early as only the first 25 registrants get 50% off. for more details, visit http://launchsiliconvalley.org/agenda Registration URL http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=193912 → Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 is designed to uncover and showcase products and services from the most exciting of the newest startups in Information Technology, Mobility, Digital Media, Next Generation Internet, Life Sciences and Clean Energy. As in previous years, Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 will feature new companies that are ready for launch, but are not yet well known. These are companies that have a product or service available (as of June 8, 2010), but have not been out in the marketplace for more than a few months. Companies that are interested in presenting their products at Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 should send an Executive Summary of no more than 2 pages to [email protected] by latest Friday May 7, 2010. Up to 30 of the most interesting companies will be invited to leverage Launch: Silicon Valley 2010 as the springboard to launch their product or service, and to network with the audience of Silicon Valley’s top movers and shakers at the Pre-L:SV Event Party on the evening of June 7, as well as at the event itself on June 8. The registration fees for participating companies (once their submissions have been selected) will be SVASE members ($595) and Non-Members ($750) respectively. The registration fees for audience varies for SVASE members ($195) and Non-Members ($245). To get a fee waiver of up to 50%, register early as only the first 25 registrants get 50% off. for more details, visit http://launchsiliconvalley.org/agenda Registration URL http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=193912
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Change #2271
2010-03-12
17:28:04

update Calagator::Event 1250458282 Open Source Bridge 2010 Roll back

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Change #2269
2010-03-12
17:19:32

update Calagator::Event 1250458175 Oregon Technology Awards Roll back

description TECHAMERICA OREGON TECHNOLOGY AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, May 6, 2010 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Portland Art Museum, Kridel Grand Ballroom 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205 THE AWARDS PROGRAM This premier event celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. In addition, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing recipients for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the community and industry. The Technology Executive of the Year will be announced in early February, 2010. Three finalists in the individual award categories will be announced prior to the event. → TECHAMERICA OREGON TECHNOLOGY AWARDS PROGRAM Thursday, May 6, 2010 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Portland Art Museum, Kridel Grand Ballroom 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, Oregon 97205 THE AWARDS PROGRAM This premier event celebrates excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry and honors one outstanding Technology Executive of the Year. In addition, five individual industry segment and product awards will be presented during the evening, recognizing recipients for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to the community and industry. The Technology Executive of the Year will be announced in early February, 2010. Three finalists in the individual award categories will be announced prior to the event.
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Change #2267
2010-03-12
12:51:30

update Calagator::Event 1250458443 PDXBreakfast Tweetup Roll back

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Change #2266
2010-03-12
09:33:22

create Calagator::Event 1250458443 PDXBreakfast Tweetup Roll back

description nil → J-P thinks spring break in a warm location with Big and Little C trumps PDXBreakfast. We know otherwise. We will be eating tasty breakfast reminiscent of my youth in NY, while J-P's clan eats fresh topical fruit. I mean, which would you choose? But wait, there's more. As a bialy expert (I grew up eating them from THE bialy source in NY and read Mimi Sheraton's "The Bialy Eaters"), I will be critiquing Kenny & Zuke's bialys for your entertainment. If that isn't enough of an incentive, then you clearly just have no idea what you are missing.
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start_time nil → 2010-03-25 08:30:00 -0700
title nil → PDXBreakfast Tweetup
venue_id nil → 202391971
Change #2264
2010-03-11
17:25:59

create Calagator::Event 1250458442 Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 3-Day Advanced Roll back

description nil → Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon as she teaches the latest search engine marketing tips and tactics. In this 3-day course you will learn advanced strategies to capture your target market through the power of the search engines and the strength of compelling content. SEO Training Course Day 1 * Review the 6-step optimization process taught in the Essentials class to help you retain this important information. * Work on advanced keyword research strategies. * Learn techniques that will help you write effective sales copy that gets results. * Understand how the personalization of search results is changing the rules. * Find out the best approaches for setting up a blog and learn about the art of blogging. * Creative ideas for implementing user generated content (UGC). * More custom website reviews. SEO Training Course Day 2 * What is Latent Semantic Indexing and how can it help my website? * How to develop a unique selling proposition that retains your visitor's interest and gets them digging deeper into our web sites. * Why are database driven sites unique when it comes to SEO and how can we make sure we get maximum advantage from SEO? * What is Social Media Marketing and how can it help boost sales? * How to quickly gain exposure in Google, Yahoo!, and others within 24 to 48 hours * What is Pay Per Click and who are the players? * Learn how to implement Google Analytics on your website and why this is a must! * Find out about the tools offered by the search engines to increase your web site's success SEO Training Course Day 3 * Learn about competitive intelligence and multi-variate analysis and how these tools can help increase your website's rankings * Learn about web analytics and how to analyze your progress with ClickTracks * Learn the power of article marketing * What problems might your site run in to and how can they be fixed? Will talk about technical issues that come up. * Sure fire strategies to build your SEO business * Group Q&A * Final Exam * Wrap-up and awards See the website for information on the 5-day Comprehensive course that combines the 2-day Essentials and the 3-day Advanced course material. Contact: Colleen Wright Phone: 503-530-8178 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sea-oregon.com
end_time nil → 2010-05-26 17:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458442
start_time nil → 2010-05-24 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 3-Day Advanced
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Change #2263
2010-03-11
17:23:15

create Calagator::Event 1250458441 Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 2-Day Essentials Roll back

description nil → Join Colleen Wright of the Search Engine Academy of Oregon as she teaches the latest search engine marketing tips and tactics. In this 2-day course you will learn the essentials of getting your website indexed appropriately and quickly. SEO Training Course Day 1 * 2-Day Beginner's Class Discover a complete 6-step system for performing effective search engine marketing * Learn how to perform keyword research that will attract your target market * Write content that will turn visitors into customers * Find out the importance of keyword placement on your web pages and where to actually place the keywords * Discover how to improve your Click-through Ratios SEO Training Course Day 2 * Learn optimal techniques to get your pages indexed by the Search Engines. * Find out what it takes to monitor your progress and the tools to help you. * Understand the benefits of working with ranges of pages. * Discover what it takes to stay out of trouble with the search engines by learning about anti-spamming guidelines. * Learn why submitting your site to directories is important and how to choose the correct directories. * What is Link Popularity and why is it important. * Receive internal and external link building strategies that will make it easier for the search engines to find your web pages. * Learn about the missing element in SEO: Creativity and find out how you too can get your creative juices flowing! * Get your site reviewed and walk away with a customized action-plan to get your website optimized for maximum performance. * Learn about technologies that can improve your conversion rates and capture phone calls right from your web site. See the website for information on the 5-day Comprehensive course that combines the 2-day Essentials and the 3-day Advanced course material. Contact: Colleen Wright Phone: 503-530-8178 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sea-oregon.com
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start_time nil → 2010-05-17 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop - 2-Day Essentials
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Change #2262
2010-03-11
14:53:47

create Calagator::Event 1250458440 pdxruby: Ruby fixtures alternatives exploration and dinner Roll back

description nil → Join a few Ruby programmers for dinner to explore alternatives to fixtures for use in tests. We'd like to co-present our findings at the next pdxruby meeting. Libraries we'd like to explore include factory_girl, machinist, and others: http://www.ruby-toolbox.com/categories/rails_fixture_replacement.html We can use existing open source Ruby software to experiment with, by making a branch, trying out the library, and requesting a merge if we like the changes. Apps we can contribute to include http://calagator.org , http://openconferenceware.org and http://pdxruby.org.
end_time nil → 2010-03-15 20:00:00 -0700
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start_time nil → 2010-03-15 17:00:00 -0700
title nil → pdxruby: Ruby fixtures alternatives exploration and dinner
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venue_id nil → 202391950
Change #2261
2010-03-11
13:13:27

create Calagator::Event 1250458439 Certified ScrumMaster Training Roll back

description nil → SolutionsIQ Certified ScrumMaster Training gives you all the tools and information you need to get started with Scrum and Agile. Delivered by SolutionsIQ’s world-renowned Certified ScrumMaster Trainers, this course shares time-tested practices for managing Product Backlogs, planning your releases and iterations (Sprints), and tracking and reporting progress. You’ll learn how to lead Sprint Planning meetings, Daily Scrum meetings, Sprint Review meetings, Sprint Retrospectives, and much more. Contact: Rachel Kjack 503.867.0742
end_time nil → 2010-04-23 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458439
start_time nil → 2010-04-22 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → Certified ScrumMaster Training
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Change #2259
2010-03-11
13:07:21

update Calagator::Event 1250458432 OEN SwapMeet - March Roll back

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Change #2256
2010-03-11
13:00:07

update Calagator::Event 1250458434 OEN CEO Roundtable with Frank Helle: Perspectives on Boards of Directors Roll back

description Frank Helle, CEO of Axian, Inc., will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs gain some insightful perspectives on Boards of Directors. Come share your challenges, observations and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. The group will discuss strategies for selecting, structuring and making your board more effective. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank. Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions. Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth. Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregon’s high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable. → Frank Helle, CEO of Axian, Inc., will lead an interactive discussion that will help entrepreneurs gain some insightful perspectives on Boards of Directors. Come share your challenges, observations and successes with other CEOs of emerging businesses. The group will discuss strategies for selecting, structuring and making your board more effective. You will also receive a high-level recap of the discussion from Frank. Open only to CEOs or Presidents of currently operating companies that have employees. Box lunch will be served. This program is limited to 12 participants, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Speaker: Frank Helle, Axian, Inc. - www.axian.com Frank Helle is CEO of Axian, Inc., a 20-year old privately-held web-services company creating collaboration portals and business intelligence (software & data). Prior to 2002 he was a senior global manager at Monsanto Company. During that career he lived in Brussels Belgium for 5 years managing manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. He then lived in Singapore for 5 years as Asia-Pacific Managing Director for 3 Monsanto Divisions. Frank's leadership helps organizations realize more of their full potential, and often focuses on turnarounds and turbo-charging growth. Aside from positioning Axian to be "built to last," Frank mentors and coaches local CXOs to help them compete in the global marketplace and create more jobs in Oregon. Frank is an active Board Director of Oregon's Association for Corporate Growth as Chair Emeritus & Past-President, is an active Board Director of Oregon’s high tech trade association,Tech America, and is an active volunteer with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network - chairing the CEO Roundtable.
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Change #2254
2010-03-11
12:59:09

update Calagator::Event 1250458438 Business Plan Development Seminar - April Roll back

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Change #2252
2010-03-11
12:58:08

update Calagator::Event 1250458437 Gorge Angel Conference Roll back

description You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors. Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010. Event Details Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010) Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]). → You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors. Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010. Event Details Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010) Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]).
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Change #2251
2010-03-11
12:51:43

update Calagator::Event 1250458433 OEN 2010 Executive Series Roll back

description The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including: * Understanding Financial Statements * Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company * Human Resources Legal Compliance * Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders * Developing a Sales Process This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees. When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209 Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments. Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coie’s offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available. Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership) → The OEN 2010 Executive Series provides entrepreneurial executives a refresher course on five elements critical to the success of any business, including: * Understanding Financial Statements * Selecting the Correct Legal Entity for your Company * Human Resources Legal Compliance * Marketing your Company Successfully to Potential Stakeholders * Developing a Sales Process This five-week educational series is designed to offer entrepreneurs access to industry professionals via interactive and engaging sessions. Space is limited to the first 20 attendees to register. Seasoned industry professionals will conduct a two-hour session focused on a specific topic (see above). The session will include a prepared presentation on the topic, with plenty of time set aside for interaction between the attendees. When: Every Tuesday, starting April 6 and concluding May 4, from 7:30am to 9:30am Where: Perkins Coie, 1120 NW Couch, 10th Floor, Portland, OR 97209 Refreshments: Perkins Coie has generously agreed to provide pastries and refreshments. Parking: No validation of parking will be granted. Perkins Coie’s offices are located in the Brewery Block section of the Pearl District. The office is one block from the street car and both garage and street parking are available. Pricing: $195 for OEN members for the entire 5-week Executive Series; $325 for non-members (includes a one-year individual OEN membership)
end_time 2010-05-04 09:30:00 -0700 → 2010-04-06 09:30:00 -0700
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title OEN 2010 Executive Series → OEN 2010 Executive Series Begins
Change #2250
2010-03-11
10:43:48

update Calagator::Event 1250458431 Open Source Bridge Work Sprint Roll back

description Come help with volunteer tasks for Open Source Bridge, likely including technical work, outreach activities, and ...? This week: Please join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 11:00 am for a Volunteer Work Sprint. Stuff we'll work on: * Contacting User Groups, potential speakers * Formulating blog posts for posting audio content * Strategizing around sponsorships * Possible Tech-team hackery around systems, OCW * Creative ways of using $100 worth of Adwords Please join us! → Come help with volunteer tasks for Open Source Bridge, likely including technical work, outreach activities, and ...? This week: Please join us Saturday, March 13, 2010 beginning at 11:00 am for a Volunteer Work Sprint. Stuff we'll work on: * Contacting User Groups, potential speakers * Formulating blog posts for posting audio content * Strategizing around sponsorships * Programming improvements for OpenConferenceWare * Creative ways of using $100 worth of Adwords Please join us!
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Change #2249
2010-03-11
10:12:52

update Calagator::Event 1250458436 Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities Roll back

description Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work. Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer. Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur. John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important… The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.” After the presentation join us for a beer. Speaker: Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities. Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE. His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years. He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4) Directions: http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/ Contact: John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787 → Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work. Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer. Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur. John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important… The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.” After the presentation join us for a beer. Speaker: Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities. Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE. His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years. He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4) Directions: http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/ Contact: John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
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Change #2248
2010-03-11
10:12:13

update Calagator::Event 1250458436 Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities Roll back

url http://www.ieee-or.org/ → http://www.computer.org/ http://www.ieee-or.org/
Change #2247
2010-03-11
10:07:12

update Calagator::Event 1250458436 Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities Roll back

description Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work. Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer. Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur. “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. “Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important…” "… the more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.” - John Hagel, business writer and management consultant Speaker: Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities. Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE. His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years. He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4) Directions: http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/ Contact: John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787 → Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work. Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer. Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur. John Hagel, noted business writer and management consultant, summarizes the benefits of social capital and social networks: “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important… The more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.” After the presentation join us for a beer. Speaker: Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities. Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE. His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years. He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4) Directions: http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/ Contact: John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
Change #2245
2010-03-11
09:54:38

create Calagator::Event 1250458438 Business Plan Development Seminar - April Roll back

description nil → This seminar reviews all components of an effective, compelling business plan. You'll learn from two seasoned OEN experts why certain information is important and how your audience will evaluate what you present. Besides learning what is critical to include in an effective business, you'll take away valuable handouts and a listing of key resources. Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs. When: Thursday, April 29th Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM Where: Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th St, Meeting Room B, Beaverton, Oregon 97005 (corner of SW 5th St. and SW Hall Blvd)
end_time nil → 2010-04-29 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458438
start_time nil → 2010-04-29 16:00:00 -0700
title nil → Business Plan Development Seminar - April
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venue_id nil → 202391970
Change #2242
2010-03-11
09:50:44

create Calagator::Event 1250458437 Gorge Angel Conference Roll back

description nil → You are invited to join us at the 3rd Gorge Angel Conference 2010. This is an event that will match up the Columbia Gorge’s brightest emerging companies with qualified investors. Come enjoy lunch, a keynote presentation and network with entrepreneurs and members of the local business community. Watch companies compete for an investment prize of at least $100,000 and enjoy the one-minute pitch competition where companies compete for additional exposure. To date a total of $205,000 has been invested in Pistil Designs and eProduce Sales, both in Hood River. Get a glimpse of the trends of emerging business at this fun event that celebrates the entrepreneurial nature of the Gorge. We hope to see you at the event on April 27, 2010. Event Details Date and Time: April 27th, 2010, 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Best Western Hood River Inn, 1108 E. Marina Way Hood River, OR Prices: Participant Registrations @ $75 per person ($100 after April 22nd, 2010) Business Presenters must register by contacting Nick Kraemer at Hood River County ([email protected]).
end_time nil → 2010-04-27 16:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458437
start_time nil → 2010-04-27 11:30:00 -0700
title nil → Gorge Angel Conference
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venue_id nil → 202391969
Change #2239
2010-03-11
09:47:51

create Calagator::Event 1250458436 Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities Roll back

description nil → Jim Isaak, IEEE Computer Society President, will share his experiences and research on the benefits of professional involvement outside of work. Professional activities outside of work provide opportunities and benefits for engineers and their employers that are not fully appreciated for their positive impact on careers and contribution to their employer. Involvement in professional activities allows individuals to develop skills and expertise that enables them to leverage their technical skills. Helping organize meetings, with program planning or peer review, chairing committees or being elected to the Board of Directors provides opportunities to learn and develop a robust professional network. Volunteering develops problem solving, team work and leadership skills at a minimal cost. Innovation is enhanced by exposure to new and complementary technologies and professional relationships that would not otherwise occur. “… the focus of value creation is effective participation in knowledge flows, which are constantly being renewed. “Finding ways to connect with people and institutions possessing new knowledge becomes increasingly important…” "… the more your company or country can connect with relevant and diverse sources to create new knowledge, the more it will thrive. And if you don’t, others will.” - John Hagel, business writer and management consultant Speaker: Jim Isaak is recently retired from Southern New Hampshire University. His research focused on how social capital is developed and influenced through interactions in professional activities, including professional societies, standards committees, and on-line communities. Jim is the 2010 IEEE Computer Society President. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Society for the Social Implications of Technology and has been a director of the IEEE. His industry experience includes Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), Charles River Data Systems, Data General, Intel, Calma and IBM. He chaired the POSIX/UNIX standards committee for 15 years. He has a BS in Computer Studies and a MSEE in Computer Engineering from Stanford. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Networking: 7:00 - 7:30; Presentation: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Location: Intel Jones Farm Conference Center auditorium (between JF3 and JF4) Directions: http://www.intel.com/community/tour/oregon/directions.htm/ Contact: John Prohodsky: jpro [[at]] dsl-only.net, (503) 510-2787
end_time nil → 2010-03-16 20:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458436
start_time nil → 2010-03-16 19:30:00 -0700
title nil → Development of Social Capital: Successful Careers and Innovative Products Though Professional Activities
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venue_id nil → 202390556
Change #2238
2010-03-11
09:47:43

create Calagator::Event 1250458435 SW Washington PubTalk™ Roll back

description nil → The Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council (SWWDC) is partnering with the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) to bring a vital connection with the world of entrepreneurship to Southwest WA. We are leveraging the network and expertise of OEN to support innovation and growth. OEN entrepreneurs tell good stories. They have to if they want their business to succeed. They also need access to information, contacts and capital. The OEN PubTalk™ is a great starting place for entrepreneurs to find just that. OEN's PubTalk™, held the second Wednesday of every month (except July and December), is a unique mix of educational panel discussions delivered by successful entrepreneurs, investors or business experts combined with opportunities for entrepreneurs to gain expertise in delivering investment pitches. Entrepreneurs can present as a featured company at a monthly PubTalk or they can compete in OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk™ competition. During the monthly PubTalk's™, OEN selects two emerging entrepreneurs to present their five-minute pitch on who they are, and what they do in front of a live audience of experienced entrepreneurs. Presenting Northwest business entrepreneurs receive feedback on their products, services, business model, marketing strategy, or other integral component of their business. The objective is to leverage the strength and experience of the community, providing an invaluable learning opportunity for young entrepreneurs.
end_time nil → 2010-04-21 19:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458435
start_time nil → 2010-04-21 17:00:00 -0700
title nil → SW Washington PubTalk™
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