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Change #3561
2010-08-02
09:19:22

update Calagator::Event 1250458923 Portland Ten's Skill Development Workshop 17: Debt Financing Roll back

description Join Ron Sherman, Senior Relationship Manager with Silicon Valley Bank. His workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the current funding environment, and in particular, debt financing for your business. Workshops will be held at the Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch, suite 450) every Tuesday from 3-5pm and every Friday from 4-6pm until Friday, August 27. Passes for the workshops can be purchased at the door before each workshop. A pass for any single workshop can be purchased for $20, a pass for a series of three workshops can be purchased for $50, and a pass to attend the complete summer series of workshops can be purchased for $200. Following workshops will be instructed by: Steve Davis - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Diane Fraiman - Voyager Capital David Uslan - Perkins & Company Jim Mcconnell - Private Forecasting Consultant Pam Abrahamsson - Stephenson Group Al Nodarse - Private Sales Consultant Amy Winkelman - Private Product Management Consultant Kelley Pecis - Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners Todd Hardy - Silicon Valley Bank Jerry Ketel - Leopold Ketel Kathy McAllister - Insider Marketing/Technology Agency For details about future workshops and other Portland Ten programs please visit: www.portlandten.com. Sincerely, The Portland Ten Staff → Join Ron Sherman, Senior Relationship Manager with Silicon Valley Bank. His workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the current funding environment, and in particular, debt financing for your business. Workshops will be held at the Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch, suite 450) every Tuesday from 3-5pm and every Friday from 4-6pm until Friday, August 27. Passes for the workshops can be purchased at the door before each workshop. A pass for any single workshop can be purchased for $20, a pass for a series of three workshops can be purchased for $50, and a pass to attend the complete summer series of workshops can be purchased for $200. Following workshops will be instructed by: Steve Davis - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Diane Fraiman - Voyager Capital David Uslan - Perkins & Company Jim Mcconnell - Private Forecasting Consultant Pam Abrahamsson - Stephenson Group Al Nodarse - Private Sales Consultant Amy Winkelman - Private Product Management Consultant Kelley Pecis - Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners Todd Hardy - Silicon Valley Bank Jerry Ketel - Leopold Ketel Kathy McAllister - Insider Marketing/Technology Agency For details about future workshops and other Portland Ten programs please visit: www.portlandten.com. Sincerely, The Portland Ten Staff
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Change #3560
2010-08-02
09:15:24

update Calagator::Event 1250458924 Portland Ten's Skill Development Workshop 18: Sales Roll back

end_time 2010-08-03 11:00:00 -0700 → 2010-08-03 11:30:00 -0700
Change #3558
2010-08-02
09:13:48

update Calagator::Event 1250458924 Portland Ten's Skill Development Workshop 18: Sales Roll back

end_time 2010-08-06 18:00:00 -0700 → 2010-08-03 11:00:00 -0700
start_time 2010-08-06 16:00:00 -0700 → 2010-08-03 10:00:00 -0700
url → http://bit.ly/dDd3QP
venue_id 202391540 → 202392119
Change #3556
2010-08-02
08:53:10

create Calagator::Event 1250458949 PDX TechCoffee Roll back

description nil → Season 3, 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 PDX TechCoffee. Or, if you can't be there in person, join us on IRC at #techcoffee on freenode. One commit a week is all we ask.
end_time nil → 2010-08-09 08:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458949
start_time nil → 2010-08-09 06:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX TechCoffee
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venue_id nil → 202392098
Change #3555
2010-08-01
12:32:08

create Calagator::Event 1250458948 Certified ScrumMaster Training Roll back

description nil → 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. Agenda: * Introduction to Agile * Origins of Scrum * The Scrum process * Roles and responsibilities * Product Backlog * Estimating Product Backlog items * Scaling Scrum * Scrum in detail * Sprints * Sprint planning meeting * Daily standup meeting * Burndown charts and project reporting * Sprint review and retrospective * Getting started with Scrum * Graduation and closing
end_time nil → 2010-09-16 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458948
start_time nil → 2010-09-15 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → Certified ScrumMaster Training
url nil → http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/training-topics/agile-scrum-master/
venue_id nil → 202390263
Change #3554
2010-08-01
09:05:49

create Calagator::Event 1250458947 Lunch 2.0 at Slate Technologies Roll back

description nil → <a href="http://slatetechpdx.com/">Slate Technologies</a> will be welcoming Lunch 2.0 back to their office in the great Southeast Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Are you vegan or vegetarian? Please leave a comment so we can plan food accordingly. Thanks. Wondering what Lunch 2.0 is? Lunch 2.0 is a phenomenon that began in Silicon Valley. You can read about their current events and the history behind Lunch 2.0 at <a href="http://lunch20.com/">lunch20.com</a>. We imported the concept to Portland in 2007, and you can follow all things Portland Lunch 2.0 at the <a href="http://siliconflorist.com/tags/lunch20/">Silicon Florist</a>.
end_time nil → 2010-09-15 15:00:00 -0700
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start_time nil → 2010-09-15 12:00:00 -0700
title nil → Lunch 2.0 at Slate Technologies
venue_id nil → 202391322
Change #3553
2010-07-31
22:39:10

create Calagator::Event 1250458946 PDX Cocoaheads Roll back

description nil → We will be discussing graphic design for programmers. There are plenty of resources out there on how to use the various programs... much less so on how to really *use* them, how to break down the image in your mind into its component parts and put them together until it looks like what you want. And now that we're in the iOS Era, having some graphics skill is just as important as knowing Cocoa Touch if you want to build your own apps. This meeting can include any topic that's graphics or image related, whether it's creating them, using them, or just demoing your favorite program(s). (Note, the entrance to BrainSilo is in the back of the building!)
end_time nil → 2010-09-15 22:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458946
source_id nil → 996334382
start_time nil → 2010-09-15 19:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Cocoaheads
venue_id nil → 202392003
Change #3552
2010-07-31
14:54:13

create Calagator::Event 1250458945 SEO and Social Media Meetup Roll back

description nil → This Meetup repeats on the 3rd Thursday of every month until September 15, 2010 Please come join us and mingle with industry professionals interested in Internet Marketing. Thursday's agenda is as follows: 6:00 - 6:30 Meet and Mingle 6:30 - 7:00 Discussion 7:00 - 7:30 Idea Sharing among the attendees 7:30 - 8:00 More Networking Come join us! More Info: http://www.meetup.com/SEO-Tips/calendar/14042112/
end_time nil → 2010-08-26 20:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458945
start_time nil → 2010-08-26 18:00:00 -0700
title nil → SEO and Social Media Meetup
url nil → http://www.meetup.com/SEO-Tips/calendar/14042112/
venue_id nil → 202391930
Change #3550
2010-07-30
13:48:13

update Calagator::Event 1250458944 OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for Roll back

venue_id 202392118 → 202390270
Change #3548
2010-07-30
13:48:12

update Calagator::Event 1250457483 OEN Webinar: The Principles of IP Valuation Roll back

description This presentation will be a collaboration between Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt. Steven will present on the legal framework of IP that assists in the creation of economic scarcity. That's what makes an intangible asset valuable! Lee will present on the creative science behind the valuation of various types of intangible assets. Speakers: Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt Date and Time: Wednesday August 5, 10:00 am - 112:00 am Location: OEN Online Registration: Members - No Cost Non Members - $30 → This presentation will be a collaboration between Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt. Steven will present on the legal framework of IP that assists in the creation of economic scarcity. That's what makes an intangible asset valuable! Lee will present on the creative science behind the valuation of various types of intangible assets. Speakers: Lee Foster and Steven Prewitt Date and Time: Wednesday August 5, 10:00 am - 112:00 am Location: OEN Online Registration: Members - No Cost Non Members - $30
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Change #3547
2010-07-30
13:48:11

update Calagator::Event 1250457387 OEN Webinar: Employee Compensation Basics for Start Ups Roll back

description This webinar led by Leslie Bottomly, partner at Ater Wynne LLP, will cover employee compensation basics for start-ups. Topics include: minimum wage, exempt versus non-exempt (overtime eligible) categories of employment, employees versus independent contractors, stock options, stock, and benefits. Speaker: Leslie Bottomly, Partner, Ater Wynne LLP Leslie Bottomly’s practice focuses on employment matters. She regularly advises public and private employers on such matters as employee discipline and termination, compliance with family and medical leave, discrimination, wage and hour, and other employment laws, development of employee handbooks, drug testing programs and international issues. Serving as Ater Wynne LLP's Director of Human Resources gives Leslie unique insight into the practical challenges employers face day to day. Ticket Info: OEN Members: No Cost Non Members: $30 → This webinar led by Leslie Bottomly, partner at Ater Wynne LLP, will cover employee compensation basics for start-ups. Topics include: minimum wage, exempt versus non-exempt (overtime eligible) categories of employment, employees versus independent contractors, stock options, stock, and benefits. Speaker: Leslie Bottomly, Partner, Ater Wynne LLP Leslie Bottomly’s practice focuses on employment matters. She regularly advises public and private employers on such matters as employee discipline and termination, compliance with family and medical leave, discrimination, wage and hour, and other employment laws, development of employee handbooks, drug testing programs and international issues. Serving as Ater Wynne LLP's Director of Human Resources gives Leslie unique insight into the practical challenges employers face day to day. Ticket Info: OEN Members: No Cost Non Members: $30
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Change #3546
2010-07-30
13:48:11

update Calagator::Event 1250457347 OEN Webinar: Taxes for Startups - It isn't just about income Roll back

description As with most start-ups, there may be a significant period of time before the business becomes profitable. Therefore, when making a list of priorities, start-ups tend to list taxes right above "Get a plant service.” David Uslan, tax shareholder in charge of Perkins and Company's high tech niche, will address why taxes should be moved higher up the list, especially in a down economy. The business decisions you make today can affect your tax situation in the future, including where you locate your company, what type of entity you choose for your company, or even how you obtain sales. David will provide an overview of how your startup can effectively manage taxes for long-term success. <b>Registration:</b> OEN Member: No Cost Non - Member:$30 → As with most start-ups, there may be a significant period of time before the business becomes profitable. Therefore, when making a list of priorities, start-ups tend to list taxes right above "Get a plant service.” David Uslan, tax shareholder in charge of Perkins and Company's high tech niche, will address why taxes should be moved higher up the list, especially in a down economy. The business decisions you make today can affect your tax situation in the future, including where you locate your company, what type of entity you choose for your company, or even how you obtain sales. David will provide an overview of how your startup can effectively manage taxes for long-term success. <b>Registration:</b> OEN Member: No Cost Non - Member:$30
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Change #3544
2010-07-30
13:45:41

update Calagator::Event 1250458705 Raising the Bar at Intel: A Project Retrospective Case Study (Rose City SPIN Seminar) Roll back

description <h2>Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) Seminar</h2> Dates/Times: Thursday, May 27th, 2010; Networking @ 6:00 PM with Pizza; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM This event is free and open to the public. <h2>Abstract</h2> Retrospectives can be one of the most effective tools in process improvement. They allow projects and organizations to identify the key issues and improvements for success and provide a platform to create buy in and clear steps to implement positive change. Come join Debra Lavell from Intel Corp. as she shares a case study taken from a real project from Intel, where a project manager has been asked to gather and share key learnings from a very important software program. The twist – this team has zero travel budget, complex cross-organizational cultural differences, and a high level of resistance to change. Debra will discuss how a retrospective is different from other review practices such as post mortems, after action reviews, etc. She will explain the four phases of a retrospective process with emphasis on the role of the facilitator so when you leave, you can design and deliver an effective retrospective when you get back to your organizations. <h2>Speaker Bio</h2> Debra Lavell is the Organizational Learning & Retrospective Program Manager in the Corporate Platform Office at Intel Corporation. With over 10 years of experience, Debra has delivered over 300 Project and Milestone Retrospectives for Intel world-wide. Prior to her work in quality, Debra spent over 5 years managing an IT department responsible for a 500+-node network for ADC Telecommunications. Debra is a member of the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) Steering Committee. She currently is the President of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, Portland, Oregon. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Management with an emphasis on Industrial Relations <h2>A Special Treat from PNSQC</h2> Plan on coming early! In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will have pizza and soda provided by PNSQC beginning at 6:00 pm. PNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, a group of volunteers interested in Software Quality. The Mission of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher quality software. As a non-profit, it seeks to promote software quality by providing education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. <h2>How to Register</h2> This is a FREE lecture sponsored by the Rose City SPIN. <h2>Rose City SPIN</h2> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. → <h2>Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) Seminar</h2> Dates/Times: Thursday, May 27th, 2010; Networking @ 6:00 PM with Pizza; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM This event is free and open to the public. <h2>Abstract</h2> Retrospectives can be one of the most effective tools in process improvement. They allow projects and organizations to identify the key issues and improvements for success and provide a platform to create buy in and clear steps to implement positive change. Come join Debra Lavell from Intel Corp. as she shares a case study taken from a real project from Intel, where a project manager has been asked to gather and share key learnings from a very important software program. The twist – this team has zero travel budget, complex cross-organizational cultural differences, and a high level of resistance to change. Debra will discuss how a retrospective is different from other review practices such as post mortems, after action reviews, etc. She will explain the four phases of a retrospective process with emphasis on the role of the facilitator so when you leave, you can design and deliver an effective retrospective when you get back to your organizations. <h2>Speaker Bio</h2> Debra Lavell is the Organizational Learning & Retrospective Program Manager in the Corporate Platform Office at Intel Corporation. With over 10 years of experience, Debra has delivered over 300 Project and Milestone Retrospectives for Intel world-wide. Prior to her work in quality, Debra spent over 5 years managing an IT department responsible for a 500+-node network for ADC Telecommunications. Debra is a member of the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) Steering Committee. She currently is the President of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, Portland, Oregon. She holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Management with an emphasis on Industrial Relations <h2>A Special Treat from PNSQC</h2> Plan on coming early! In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will have pizza and soda provided by PNSQC beginning at 6:00 pm. PNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, a group of volunteers interested in Software Quality. The Mission of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher quality software. As a non-profit, it seeks to promote software quality by providing education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. <h2>How to Register</h2> This is a FREE lecture sponsored by the Rose City SPIN. <h2>Rose City SPIN</h2> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN.
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Change #3543
2010-07-30
13:45:41

update Calagator::Event 1250458469 Applying the Concept of Wicked Problems and 7 Principles for Dealing with Them (Rose City SPIN Seminar) Roll back

description <strong>Applying the Concept of Wicked Problems and 7 Principles for Dealing with Them presented by Bill Gilmore</strong> Networking @ 6:00 PM; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM This is a free seminar open to the public. Hosted by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN). <h3>Abstract</h3> Many of you may have heard about "wicked problems". For example, in many cases one can define the problem, then pursue a solution; but with wicked problems, one can't define the problem well until they finally have the solution. Wicked problems have several other interesting characteristics as well. An approach of "taming wicked problems" contradicts the wisdom of trying to make the nature and complexity of the solution fit the nature and complexity of the problem. The concept of wicked problems can be used as a paradigm for understanding many real world situations, including many in software development, managing teams and leading projects, organizational change, strategic planning, and more. In this presentation, you'll hear about 7 principles that can be applied for dealing with wicked problems. We'll look at several examples of problems, some more wicked than others, and how to analyze and deal with them. We'll also look at several seminal ideas in software engineering and see how the principles were used. Finally, we'll gather some problems from the audience and practice characterizing the problems and applying the principles for planning how to cope with them. <h3>Speaker Bio</h3> Bill Gilmore has worked in software engineering for over 20 years in various development, management, process and consulting roles. He worked in two small companies, then worked at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon. He moved to Oregon in 1993 to head up the Software Process Improvement program at Tektronix. Most recently he worked at Intel for 10 years with several product teams and business groups on software product quality, product life cycles and several areas of software engineering. He led CMM and product life cycle assessments and organized and led follow-on improvement programs. Today, Bill is the President of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC). Bill has a Ph.D. in Astronomy; has published papers in Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, and Astronomy; and has presented at several conferences. <h3>A Special Treat from PNSQC</h3> Plan on coming early! In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will have pizza provided by PNSQC beginning at 6:00 pm. PNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, a group of volunteers interested in Software Quality. The Mission of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher quality software. As a non-profit, it seeks to promote software quality by providing education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. <h3>About Rose City SPIN</h3> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. → <strong>Applying the Concept of Wicked Problems and 7 Principles for Dealing with Them presented by Bill Gilmore</strong> Networking @ 6:00 PM; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM This is a free seminar open to the public. Hosted by the Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN). <h3>Abstract</h3> Many of you may have heard about "wicked problems". For example, in many cases one can define the problem, then pursue a solution; but with wicked problems, one can't define the problem well until they finally have the solution. Wicked problems have several other interesting characteristics as well. An approach of "taming wicked problems" contradicts the wisdom of trying to make the nature and complexity of the solution fit the nature and complexity of the problem. The concept of wicked problems can be used as a paradigm for understanding many real world situations, including many in software development, managing teams and leading projects, organizational change, strategic planning, and more. In this presentation, you'll hear about 7 principles that can be applied for dealing with wicked problems. We'll look at several examples of problems, some more wicked than others, and how to analyze and deal with them. We'll also look at several seminal ideas in software engineering and see how the principles were used. Finally, we'll gather some problems from the audience and practice characterizing the problems and applying the principles for planning how to cope with them. <h3>Speaker Bio</h3> Bill Gilmore has worked in software engineering for over 20 years in various development, management, process and consulting roles. He worked in two small companies, then worked at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon. He moved to Oregon in 1993 to head up the Software Process Improvement program at Tektronix. Most recently he worked at Intel for 10 years with several product teams and business groups on software product quality, product life cycles and several areas of software engineering. He led CMM and product life cycle assessments and organized and led follow-on improvement programs. Today, Bill is the President of the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC). Bill has a Ph.D. in Astronomy; has published papers in Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, and Astronomy; and has presented at several conferences. <h3>A Special Treat from PNSQC</h3> Plan on coming early! In collaboration with the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference (PNSQC) the SPIN meeting will have pizza provided by PNSQC beginning at 6:00 pm. PNSQC is the Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference, a group of volunteers interested in Software Quality. The Mission of the PNSQC is to enable knowledge exchange to produce higher quality software. As a non-profit, it seeks to promote software quality by providing education and opportunities for information exchange within the software community. <h3>About Rose City SPIN</h3> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN.
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Change #3542
2010-07-30
13:45:40

update Calagator::Event 1250458139 Business Plan Development Seminar - January Roll back

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Change #3540
2010-07-30
13:45:39

update Calagator::Event 1250458120 SPIN Seminar: Lessons Learned from Architecture Reviews presented by Rebecca Wirfs-Brock Roll back

description This Rose City Software Process Improvement (SPIN) event is free and open to the public. Networking @ 6:00 PM; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room A, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005 <strong>Abstract</strong> This talk reflects on lessons learned from preparing for, presenting, and conducting architecture reviews. Complex software projects often have quality problems and don't deliver all that was promised. Often such problems are the result of inadequate or inappropriate software architecture. Sometimes the biggest issues are technical ones. Other times, the biggest issue is that too much attention has been placed on the technical architecture to the exclusion of other essential factors. A software architecture review is one tool that helps reveal architectural risks and strengths as well as uncover unidentified issues that need addressing. A software architect needs to compellingly present the software architecture and build confidence that key architectural decisions have been thoughtfully made. An effective reviewer needs to be skilled at quickly interpreting complex information, asking probing questions, and effectively giving advice. Both architects and reviewers can benefit from being aware of biases that get in the way of people interpreting information and tactics for overcoming these biases <strong>Presenter Bio</strong> Rebecca Wirfs-Brock, president of Wirfs-Brock Associates and IEEE Software's Design Columnist, is a well-known and respected software practitioner. She invented the way of thinking about objects known as Responsibility-Driven Design and is the lead author of Object Design: Roles, Responsibilities, and Collaborations (2003) and the classic Designing Object-Oriented Software (1990). Through her writing, teaching, consulting, and speaking she popularizes the use of informal techniques and thinking tools for architects, designers, and analysts. Rebecca is a past board member of the Agile Alliance and one of the co-founders of the Agile Open Northwest conference. Most recently she reviewed enterprise architectures and major designs, developed courses on agile use cases, enterprise application design and developing and communicating software architecture. She mentors teams on agile design, object modeling, architecture, agile use case writing, meshing usage scenarios with use cases and agile user stories, and managing incremental, iterative projects. She practices what she teaches! <strong>About the Rose City SPIN:</strong> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN. → This Rose City Software Process Improvement (SPIN) event is free and open to the public. Networking @ 6:00 PM; Seminar 7:00-8:00 PM Location: Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room A, 12375 SW 5th Street, Beaverton, OR 97005 <strong>Abstract</strong> This talk reflects on lessons learned from preparing for, presenting, and conducting architecture reviews. Complex software projects often have quality problems and don't deliver all that was promised. Often such problems are the result of inadequate or inappropriate software architecture. Sometimes the biggest issues are technical ones. Other times, the biggest issue is that too much attention has been placed on the technical architecture to the exclusion of other essential factors. A software architecture review is one tool that helps reveal architectural risks and strengths as well as uncover unidentified issues that need addressing. A software architect needs to compellingly present the software architecture and build confidence that key architectural decisions have been thoughtfully made. An effective reviewer needs to be skilled at quickly interpreting complex information, asking probing questions, and effectively giving advice. Both architects and reviewers can benefit from being aware of biases that get in the way of people interpreting information and tactics for overcoming these biases <strong>Presenter Bio</strong> Rebecca Wirfs-Brock, president of Wirfs-Brock Associates and IEEE Software's Design Columnist, is a well-known and respected software practitioner. She invented the way of thinking about objects known as Responsibility-Driven Design and is the lead author of Object Design: Roles, Responsibilities, and Collaborations (2003) and the classic Designing Object-Oriented Software (1990). Through her writing, teaching, consulting, and speaking she popularizes the use of informal techniques and thinking tools for architects, designers, and analysts. Rebecca is a past board member of the Agile Alliance and one of the co-founders of the Agile Open Northwest conference. Most recently she reviewed enterprise architectures and major designs, developed courses on agile use cases, enterprise application design and developing and communicating software architecture. She mentors teams on agile design, object modeling, architecture, agile use case writing, meshing usage scenarios with use cases and agile user stories, and managing incremental, iterative projects. She practices what she teaches! <strong>About the Rose City SPIN:</strong> The Rose City Software Process Improvement Network (SPIN) is a monthly forum for networking, mutual support, and promotion of effective software practices. We exchange practical experiences, ideas, knowledge, wisdom, and war stories about the technical, business, and human facets of software process improvement. The Rose City SPIN serves the software development community of the Portland/Vancouver metro area. Whether you work for a large company or a small one, corporate or self-employed, industrial or academic setting, you are welcome at the Rose City SPIN.
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Change #3536
2010-07-30
13:43:28

update Calagator::Event 1250458943 OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation Roll back

venue_id 202392117 → 202391928
Change #3534
2010-07-30
13:42:31

update Calagator::Event 1250458941 OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1 Roll back

venue_id 202392115 → 202390088
Change #3532
2010-07-30
13:41:32

update Calagator::Event 1250458940 OEN SwapMeet - September Roll back

venue_id 202392114 → 202390046
Change #3530
2010-07-30
13:41:29

update Calagator::Event 1250458939 OEN Member Orientation - Leveraging Your OEN Membership - September Roll back

venue_id 202392113 → 202390046
Change #3529
2010-07-30
13:05:18

update Calagator::Event 1250458944 OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for Roll back

end_time 2010-07-30 14:00:00 -0700 → 2010-09-16 11:00:00 -0700
start_time 2010-07-30 13:00:00 -0700 → 2010-09-16 10:00:00 -0700
Change #3528
2010-07-30
13:03:53

update Calagator::Event 1250458943 OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation Roll back

end_time 2010-07-30 14:00:00 -0700 → 2010-09-15 18:00:00 -0700
start_time 2010-07-30 13:00:00 -0700 → 2010-09-15 16:00:00 -0700
Change #3526
2010-07-30
13:01:15

create Calagator::Event 1250458944 OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for Roll back

description nil → OEN Webinar - "Employment Law Basics for Start Ups" with Leslie Bottomly of Ater Wynne This webinar led by Leslie Bottomly, partner at Ater Wynne LLP, will cover employment law basics for start-ups. Topics include: hiring, firing, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, and development of policies and procedures. Speaker: Leslie Bottomly, Partner, Ater Wynne LLP Leslie Bottomly’s practice focuses on employment matters. She regularly advises public and private employers on such matters as employee discipline and termination, compliance with family and medical leave, discrimination, wage and hour, and other employment laws, development of employee handbooks, drug testing programs and international issues. Serving as Ater Wynne LLP's Director of Human Resources gives Leslie unique insight into the practical challenges employers face day to day. Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Online OEN Member Registration: $0.00 Non-member Registration: $30.00 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=156
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start_time nil → 2010-07-30 13:00:00 -0700
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venue_id nil → 202392118
Change #3523
2010-07-30
12:59:37

create Calagator::Event 1250458943 OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation Roll back

description nil → OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation As an early stage entrepreneur looking for the first round of funding, one of the most daunting tasks may be determining the valuation of your company. In this workshop, we will cover the basics of valuing a seed or launch stage company, and answer some questions, such as: Who sets the valuation - the company or the investor? What does pre-money and post-money valuation mean? How do I calculate it? How do I value my company if we don’t yet have revenues? How do investors determine the valuation? How have valuations changed in the economic downturn? We'll explain the terminology, demystify the math and explain some of the ways that valuation is set during the funding process. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so come armed with your questions and be ready to participate in a lively discussion about valuing early stage companies. Speaker: Naomi Derner Naomi Derner, CFA is the founder and managing director of Derner Valuation Consulting. Prior to 2008, she was a Vice President in the San Francisco office of Houlihan Lokey Howard and Zukin. After joining Houlihan Lokey in 1999, she performed and managed fairness opinions and the valuations of public and private securities as well as intangible assets for a wide variety of purposes including financial reporting purposes, tax reporting purposes, transactions, IPO planning, litigation, stock and stock option grants, recapitalizations, gift and estate tax planning, ESOP updates and general corporate planning purposes. Ms. Derner has valuation experience across a wide variety of industries, with specific expertise in technology and life sciences companies at all stages of development. Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Lane Powell, 601 Southwest 2nd Avenue #2100 Portland, OR 97204 OEN Member Registration: $30.00 Non-member Registration: $70.00 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=143
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start_time nil → 2010-07-30 13:00:00 -0700
title nil → OEN Workshop: What's your company worth? Everything you need to know about company valuation
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venue_id nil → 202392117
Change #3520
2010-07-30
12:57:34

create Calagator::Event 1250458942 Business Plan Development Seminar - August Roll back

description nil → Business Plan Development Seminar - August 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. When: Wednesday, August 18th Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM Where: Beaverton Public Library - Library/Conference Room 12375 Southwest 5th Street, Beaverton, 97005 Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 entrepreneurs. OEN Member: $30.00 Non-Member $70.00 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=130
end_time nil → 2010-08-18 18:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458942
start_time nil → 2010-08-18 16:00:00 -0700
title nil → Business Plan Development Seminar - August
url nil → http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=130
venue_id nil → 202392116
Change #3517
2010-07-30
12:54:45

create Calagator::Event 1250458941 OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1 Roll back

description nil → OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1 OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk - Round 1 - Call for Applications - Due Friday, September 10 at 5:00 PM Want to learn what it takes to raise capital? OEN’s Seed Oregon PubTalks are for you. Apply to participate or register to attend Round 1 of OEN’s Seed Oregon PubTalk. To apply: Companies must be current OEN members and can pay the application fee below. Your email confirmation will take you to the online application form. For more information about the application process visit the OEN's Seed Oregon PubTalk Application & Guidelines Page. Note: To be considered for the final round of OEN’s Seed Oregon competition, companies must also have applied to OEN’s Angel Oregon. To attend: People interested in attending the event can register below. Event Description: For entrepreneurs with companies on the fundraising path, OEN’s Seed Oregon is a unique opportunity to not only to compete for funding opportunities, but to learn the rules of the road of effective fundraising. This entertaining and educational competition is the program for OEN PubTalks during October and November of 2010 and then again January and February of 2011. The competition is for Oregon and Southwest Washington seed-stage companies who are seeking capital within the range of $100,000 to $2,000,000. One winner from each preliminary round will move on to a championship round, where a finalist will earn a coveted presenting opportunity at OEN’s Angel Oregon, the premier angel investing event in the Northwest. Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Time: 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Backspace, 115 Northwest 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 Online registration for this event closes Tuesday, October 12th. Please register at the door after that time. PubTalk Member Registration: $15.00 PubTalk Non-Member Registration: 25.00 Seed Oregon Application Fee - Member: $75.00 Seed Oregon Application Fee - Non-Member: $174.00 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=160
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start_time nil → 2010-10-13 17:00:00 -0700
title nil → OEN PubTalk™ Seed Oregon 2010 - Round 1
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venue_id nil → 202392115
Change #3514
2010-07-30
12:51:42

create Calagator::Event 1250458940 OEN SwapMeet - September Roll back

description nil → OEN SwapMeet - September Drop by the OEN SwapMeet, a networking program specifically for people looking to connect with entrepreneurs, early-stage companies, and the people who help them both grow. As the Oregon economy continues to develop, there will be more and more opportunity to work with, work for, or start new companies in growing industries. SwapMeet is a great way to get connected to the people making it all happen. There's no entrance fee, and no pressure. Just networking, connecting, and a no-host happy hour! Don't miss the pre-event: Interested in learning about how to leverage your OEN membership? At 4:00 pm we are hosting an OEN Member Orientation where current OEN members will share some tips about getting the most out of your OEN membership. You also will meet some OEN staff and get an overview of the organization and it programs. Please register for both events. Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Where: 125 NW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97209 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=163
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start_time nil → 2010-09-30 17:00:00 -0700
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venue_id nil → 202392114
Change #3511
2010-07-30
12:48:50

create Calagator::Event 1250458939 OEN Member Orientation - Leveraging Your OEN Membership - September Roll back

description nil → OEN offers many ways for you to connect with the Portland entrepreneurial community and leverage your contacts to create success for your business. Come to our next event on June 24th, 2010, 4PM at Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Avenue and hear how you can use all of the benefits that are part of OEN membership! Join us for the OEN SwapMeet immediately following the Member Orientation to practice your networking skills, meet new people and have some fun. Swap Meet is a free quarterly networking event also held at Someday Lounge, and begins at 5PM. Date: Thursday, September 30, 2010 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Where: Someday Lounge 125 NW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=144
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start_time nil → 2010-09-30 16:00:00 -0700
title nil → OEN Member Orientation - Leveraging Your OEN Membership - September
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Change #3508
2010-07-30
12:45:53

create Calagator::Event 1250458938 2010 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards Celebration Roll back

description nil → Join us at OEN's premier annual fundraising event to get inspired while you give entrepreneurs the support they deserve. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Doors open: 5:30 PM Networking & Opening Reception: 5:30 PM Silent wine Auction featuring select Oregon Wineries Welcome & Awards Ceremony: 7:00 PM Awards will be presented in four categories that allow competition between companies in different markets based on performance during a particular stage in the company’s development: OEN Development Stage Company of the Year OEN Working Capital Stage Company of the Year OEN Growth Stage Company of the Year OEN Entrepreneurship Award for Individual Achievement Sponsored by: AAA Oregon/Idaho Comcast Business Services Marger Johnson & McCollom Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt 2010 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards Pricing Earlybird: Until August 2, 2010 Individual seat: $165 Table of 10 (includes wine at table): $1700 Regular Pricing: August 3 - September 22 Individual seat: $185 Table of 10 (includes wine at table): $1900 Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Hilton Portland 921 SW Sixth Ave. Portland, OR 97204 Early Bird Ticket - Individual seat: $165.00 Early Bird - Full Table Reservation: $1,700.00 503.222.2270 [email protected] http://www.oen.org/events.aspx?id=144 Cancellation Policy: For cancellations before August 20th registrants will receive a refund. Sorry no refunds after August 20.
end_time nil → 2010-09-22 21:00:00 -0700
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start_time nil → 2010-09-22 17:30:00 -0700
title nil → 2010 OEN Tom Holce Entrepreneurship Awards Celebration
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venue_id nil → 202392112
Change #3506
2010-07-29
09:48:47

create Calagator::Event 1250458937 PDX Cocoaheads Roll back

description nil → The theme of this meeting is profiling tools - static analyzer, Instruments, etc. Attendees are encouraged to prepare a short (5 - 10 minute) presentation on the topic if they have knowledge to share, or come prepared to ask questions if they have a particular interest in this topic. A general Q&A session will follow the presentations, and then we will adjourn for beer. (Note, the entrance to BrainSilo is in the back of the building!)
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title nil → PDX Cocoaheads
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Change #3505
2010-07-28
16:41:07

create Calagator::Event 1250458936 PDX Open Source GIS Group Roll back

end_time nil → 2010-07-28 19:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458936
start_time nil → 2010-07-28 18:30:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Open Source GIS Group
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Change #3504
2010-07-28
15:15:25

update Calagator::Event 1250458922 Portland Ten's Skill Development Workshop 16: Employment Law Roll back

description Every business owner needs a basic understanding of employment law, whether it is a business that has already hired employees or is looking to grow and in need of support staff. Steve Davis, attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP will teach this Skill Development Workshop, offering invaluable insight into the basics of business law you need to know for your own company. Workshops will be held at the Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch, suite 450) every Tuesday from 3-5pm and every Friday from 4-6pm until Friday, August 27. Passes for the workshops can be purchased at the door before each workshop. A pass for any single workshop can be purchased for $20, a pass for a series of three workshops can be purchased for $50, and a pass to attend the complete summer series of workshops can be purchased for $200. Following workshops will be instructed by: Steve Davis - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Diane Fraiman - Voyager Capital David Uslan - Perkins & Company Jim Mcconnell - Private Forecasting Consultant Pam Abrahamsson - Stephenson Group Al Nodarse - Private Sales Consultant Amy Winkelman - Private Product Management Consultant Kelley Pecis - Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners Todd Hardy - Silicon Valley Bank Jerry Ketel - Leopold Ketel Kathy McAllister - Insider Marketing/Technology Agency For details about future workshops and other Portland Ten programs please visit: www.portlandten.com. Sincerely, The Portland Ten Staff → Every business owner needs a basic understanding of employment law, whether it is a business that has already hired employees or is looking to grow and in need of support staff. Steve Davis, attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP will teach this Skill Development Workshop, offering invaluable insight into the basics of business law you need to know for your own company. Workshops will be held at the Willamette University Portland Center (1120 NW Couch, suite 450) every Tuesday from 3-5pm and every Friday from 4-6pm until Friday, August 27. Passes for the workshops can be purchased at the door before each workshop. A pass for any single workshop can be purchased for $20, a pass for a series of three workshops can be purchased for $50, and a pass to attend the complete summer series of workshops can be purchased for $200. Following workshops will be instructed by: Steve Davis - Davis Wright Tremaine LLP Diane Fraiman - Voyager Capital David Uslan - Perkins & Company Jim Mcconnell - Private Forecasting Consultant Pam Abrahamsson - Stephenson Group Al Nodarse - Private Sales Consultant Amy Winkelman - Private Product Management Consultant Kelley Pecis - Herd Freed Hartz Executive Search Partners Todd Hardy - Silicon Valley Bank Jerry Ketel - Leopold Ketel Kathy McAllister - Insider Marketing/Technology Agency For details about future workshops and other Portland Ten programs please visit: www.portlandten.com. Sincerely, The Portland Ten Staff
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Change #3503
2010-07-28
13:15:23

update Calagator::Event 1250458866 Personal Telco Project Annual Members Meeting Roll back

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Change #3502
2010-07-28
11:28:09

create Calagator::Event 1250458935 Portland Ruby Brigade monthly meeting Roll back

description nil → <i>GROUP: The Portland Ruby Brigade is a user group for Ruby programmers in the Portland Oregon area. Join other developers for presentations and discussions about Ruby and its uses. VENUE: This meeting’s space is kindly provided by Robert Half Technology at their 2nd Floor Conference Room. Enter the KOIN Tower from SW Columbia between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, take the back elevators to the 2nd floor, and then follow the pdxruby signs.</i>
end_time nil → 2010-10-05 21:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458935
start_time nil → 2010-10-05 19:00:00 -0700
title nil → Portland Ruby Brigade monthly meeting
url nil → http://pdxruby.org/
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Change #3501
2010-07-28
10:14:41

create Calagator::Event 1250458934 The Art of Agile Delivery Roll back

description nil → This course gives you the hands-on experience and builds the skill set you will require to thoroughly understand and then utilize the real-world fundamentals of agile delivery. You also will learn to accelerate and enhance your adoption and practice of agile development within your organization. Training Objectives: What You Will Learn * Build and ship weekly increments of software using iterations/Sprints * Create nearly bug-free code using test-driven development, refactoring, and exploratory testing * Understand and accommodate stakeholders and their diverse opinions * Work in a cross-functional team with on-site customers, testers, and programmers * Prevent build failures with continuous integration * Incrementally build technical infrastructure alongside features Agenda: In a class that emphasizes doing; you will form cross-functional teams and deliver actual software in four 90-minute iterations, in a real-world environment that includes version control, automated builds, and continuous integration. That’s right: you’ll design, build, test, and ship software, as well as build out your technical infrastructure, all in 90 minutes. If that sounds impossible, you must take this course.
end_time nil → 2010-10-15 17:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458934
start_time nil → 2010-10-13 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → The Art of Agile Delivery
url nil → http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/the-art-of-agile-delivery/
venue_id nil → 202391021
Change #3500
2010-07-28
10:11:56

create Calagator::Event 1250458933 The Art of Agile Planning Roll back

description nil → Taught by Jim Shore, highly-respected author of “The Art of Agile Development”, and Diana Larsen, chair of the Agile Alliance and co-author of the acclaimed “Agile Retrospectives,” this training course provides knowledge you need to accelerate the adoption and practice of agile development. Training Objectives: What You Will Learn * Work consistently and reliably using iterations/Sprints * Reliably release software on a regular basis * Meet your commitments, even when things go wrong, by managing risks * Take advantage of opportunities by adapting your plans * Create, estimate, and prioritize minimum marketable features and user stories * Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements and product vision * Get to “done done!” Agenda: This is a hands-on course with a heavy emphasis on doing, not watching! Topics include: * Estimating * Story writing * The infrastructure outsourcing continuum * Iteration/Sprint planning * “Done Done” * Release planning * Adaptive planning * Risk management * Vision * Working with stakeholders
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id nil → 1250458933
start_time nil → 2010-10-11 09:00:00 -0700
title nil → The Art of Agile Planning
url nil → http://oregontrainingnetwork.com/the-art-of-agile-planning/
venue_id nil → 202391021
Change #3499
2010-07-28
09:04:36

create Calagator::Event 1250458932 WhereCampPDX Meeting & Geo- Happy Hour Roll back

description nil → Come help plan this year's WhereCampPDX, an unconference for geography and technology! Show up early or stay late to chat with your fellow geo-geeks. The planning meeting will start at 7pm and run until we're out of business to discuss.
end_time nil → 2010-07-29 20:30:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458932
start_time nil → 2010-07-29 18:30:00 -0700
title nil → WhereCampPDX Meeting & Geo- Happy Hour
url nil → http://wherecamppdx.org
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Change #3498
2010-07-27
15:09:42

update Calagator::Event 1250458931 Westside Programmers Roll back

description A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beave. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their features. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group. <strong>This month</strong> we'll be running <a href="http://rakudo.org/">Rakudo *</a> to get some exposure to the new Perl 6 language features and check out the Rakudo * ("star") release (a Perl 6 implementation on <a href="http://parrot.org">Parrot</a>.) The <em>*</em> series is a more featured, predictable, and stable user-focussed release than the git master or monthly development releases of the Rakudo Perl 6 compiler. This is less cutting-edge than the current development version, and is intended to give early users a relatively slow-moving target to experiment with language features and use cases. Speaking of slow-moving, Rakudo is really, really slow. This is not the production-grade performance you know from Perl 5, this is the westside's MO of oddball programming language geekery and bloody stumps. We're so cutting edge, we might even start the meeting before the release tarball drops. Just in case, here's the instructions for building git master rakudo: <pre> git clone cd rakudo perl Configure.pl --gen-parrot make make install PATH=$PWD/parrot_install/bin:$PATH perl6 -e 'say "hello"' </pre> Perl 6 is a substantially different language from Perl 5. If you haven't kept up with the developments in the last few years, now is a good time to take it for a spin. → A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beave. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their features. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group. <strong>This month</strong> we'll be running <a href="http://rakudo.org/">Rakudo *</a> to get some exposure to the new Perl 6 language features and check out the Rakudo * ("star") release (a Perl 6 implementation on <a href="http://parrot.org">Parrot</a>.) The <em>*</em> series is a more featured, predictable, and stable user-focussed release than the git master or monthly development releases of the Rakudo Perl 6 compiler. This is less cutting-edge than the current development version, and is intended to give early users a relatively slow-moving target to experiment with language features and use cases. Speaking of slow-moving, Rakudo is really, really slow. This is not the production-grade performance you know from Perl 5, this is the westside's MO of oddball programming language geekery and bloody stumps. We're so cutting edge, we might even start the meeting before the release tarball drops. Just in case, here's the instructions for building git master rakudo: <pre> git clone cd rakudo perl Configure.pl --gen-parrot make make install PATH=$PWD/parrot_install/bin:$PATH perl6 -e 'say "hello"' </pre> Perl 6 is a substantially different language from Perl 5. If you haven't kept up with the developments in the last few years, now is a good time to take it for a spin.
end_time 2010-07-27 21:00:00 -0700 → 2010-07-29 21:00:00 -0700
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start_time 2010-07-27 19:00:00 -0700 → 2010-07-29 19:00:00 -0700
Change #3497
2010-07-27
15:09:17

create Calagator::Event 1250458931 Westside Programmers Roll back

description nil → A polyglot programming group meeting in the heart of The Beave. We seem to talk a lot about oddball programming languages and their features. And the usual geekery you'd expect from a programmer's group. <strong>This month</strong> we'll be running <a href="http://rakudo.org/">Rakudo *</a> to get some exposure to the new Perl 6 language features and check out the Rakudo * ("star") release (a Perl 6 implementation on <a href="http://parrot.org">Parrot</a>.) The <em>*</em> series is a more featured, predictable, and stable user-focussed release than the git master or monthly development releases of the Rakudo Perl 6 compiler. This is less cutting-edge than the current development version, and is intended to give early users a relatively slow-moving target to experiment with language features and use cases. Speaking of slow-moving, Rakudo is really, really slow. This is not the production-grade performance you know from Perl 5, this is the westside's MO of oddball programming language geekery and bloody stumps. We're so cutting edge, we might even start the meeting before the release tarball drops. Just in case, here's the instructions for building git master rakudo: <pre> git clone cd rakudo perl Configure.pl --gen-parrot make make install PATH=$PWD/parrot_install/bin:$PATH perl6 -e 'say "hello"' </pre> Perl 6 is a substantially different language from Perl 5. If you haven't kept up with the developments in the last few years, now is a good time to take it for a spin.
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title nil → Westside Programmers
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Change #3496
2010-07-27
13:56:33

update Calagator::Event 1250458877 PDX Cocoaheads Roll back

description This is the first meeting of the newly reformed PDX Cocoaheads. We'll discuss the meeting space, ideas for future meetings, introduce ourselves and talk about our recent projects, etc. Then we will adjourn to one of the local watering holes for refreshments. (Note, the entrance to BrainSilo is in the back of the building!) → This is the first meeting of the newly reformed PDX Cocoaheads. We'll discuss the meeting space, ideas for future meetings, introduce ourselves and talk about our recent projects, etc. Then we will adjourn to one of the local watering holes for refreshments. (Note, the entrance to BrainSilo is in the back of the building!)
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Change #3495
2010-07-27
11:46:03

create Calagator::Event 1250458930 Galois Tech Talk Roll back

description nil → Galois is pleased to host the following tech talk. These talks are open to the interested public. Please join us! title: Industrial Strength Distributed Explicit Model Checking presenter: John Erickson time: 10:30am, August 3rd, 2010 location: Galois Inc. 421 SW 6th Ave. Suite 300, Portland, OR, USA (3rd floor of the Commonwealth building) Abstract: We present PReach, an industrial strength distributed explicit state model checker based on Murphi. The goal of this project was to develop a reliable, easy to maintain, scalable model checker that was compatible with the Murphi specification language. PReach is implemented in the concurrent functional language Erlang, chosen for its parallel programming elegance. We use the original Murphi front-end to parse the model description, a layer written in Erlang to handle the communication aspects of the algorithm, and also use Murphi as a back-end for state expansion and to store the hash table. This allowed a clean and simple implementation, with the core parallel algorithms written in under 1000 lines of code. This talk describes the PReach implementation including the various features that are necessary for the large models we target. We have used PReach to model check an industrial cache coherence protocol with approximately 30 billion states. To our knowledge, this is the largest number published for a distributed explicit state model checker. PReach has been released to the public under an open source BSD license. bio: John Erickson is a Design Engineer at Intel Hillsboro. He graduated with his PhD in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Currently he is working on the validation of uncore components in a 50+ core processor using a variety of formal and dynamic techniques. Past research interests include theorem proving with a focus on lemma generation and generalization in the context of induction.
end_time nil → 2010-08-03 11:30:00 -0700
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start_time nil → 2010-08-03 10:30:00 -0700
title nil → Galois Tech Talk
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Change #3489
2010-07-26
21:01:25

update Calagator::Event 1250458909 OEN- Business Plan Development Seminar Roll back

description 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: Wednesday, August 18th Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM Where: Beaverton Public Library - Library/Conference Room 12375 Southwest 5th Street, Beaverton, 97005 Items For Purchase Click here to use your OEN Member Login Information to register for the OEN Member items. (Please note that if the item is grayed out it means you have not yet logged in) Available Items Price Qty OEN Member: $30.00 * Non-Member $70.00 * → 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: Wednesday, August 18th Time: 4:00 - 6:15 PM Where: Beaverton Public Library - Library/Conference Room 12375 Southwest 5th Street, Beaverton, 97005 Items For Purchase Click here to use your OEN Member Login Information to register for the OEN Member items. (Please note that if the item is grayed out it means you have not yet logged in) Available Items Price Qty OEN Member: $30.00 * Non-Member $70.00 *
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Change #3485
2010-07-26
19:31:17

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458927 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

Change #3484
2010-07-26
19:31:03

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458926 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

Change #3483
2010-07-26
19:30:48

destroy Calagator::Event 1250458928 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

Change #3482
2010-07-26
19:30:15

create Calagator::Event 1250458929 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

description nil → PDX Jelly, free casual coworking, (work on your own thing in the same space with other people) For artists, techies, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, web and software folks, writers, researchers, etc. Video info here: http://WorkAtJelly.com/ RSVP here: http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland It'll be great to see you!
end_time nil → 2010-08-02 16:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458929
start_time nil → 2010-08-02 10:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Jelly: free casual coworking
url nil → http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland
venue_id nil → 202391600
Change #3481
2010-07-26
19:29:54

create Calagator::Event 1250458928 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

description nil → PDX Jelly, free casual coworking, (work on your own thing in the same space with other people) For artists, techies, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, web and software folks, writers, researchers, etc. Video info here: http://WorkAtJelly.com/ RSVP here: http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland It'll be great to see you!
end_time nil → 2010-08-02 16:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458928
start_time nil → 2010-08-02 08:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Jelly: free casual coworking
url nil → http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland
Change #3480
2010-07-26
19:29:34

create Calagator::Event 1250458927 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

description nil → PDX Jelly, free casual coworking, (work on your own thing in the same space with other people) For artists, techies, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, web and software folks, writers, researchers, etc. Video info here: http://WorkAtJelly.com/ RSVP here: http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland It'll be great to see you!
end_time nil → 2010-08-02 21:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458927
start_time nil → 2010-08-02 20:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Jelly: free casual coworking
url nil → http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland
venue_id nil → 202391600
Change #3479
2010-07-26
19:28:59

create Calagator::Event 1250458926 PDX Jelly: free casual coworking Roll back

description nil → PDX Jelly, free casual coworking, (work on your own thing in the same space with other people) For artists, techies, entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, web and software folks, writers, researchers, etc. Video info here: http://WorkAtJelly.com/ RSVP here: http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland It'll be great to see you!
end_time nil → 2010-08-02 16:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458926
start_time nil → 2010-08-02 10:00:00 -0700
title nil → PDX Jelly: free casual coworking
url nil → http://wiki.workatjelly.com/JellyInPortland
venue_id nil → 202392111
Change #3477
2010-07-26
16:52:17

create Calagator::Event 1250458925 Mobile Phones and Devices in Schools | Mobile Portland Roll back

description nil → Mobile phones in our schools are already controversial. Many fear distracted teenagers texting their friends instead of paying attention to their teachers. Others educators are looking at mobile devices differently. George Fox University has offered incoming students the option of a traditional laptop or an iPad. Pilot schools have tested using iPod Touches and other devices in class to augment the learning experience. At Mobile Portland this month we have a panel of educators who will discuss how mobile devices impact education: * What role do mobile devices have in the class room? * When are they useful and when are they distracting? * Do they need to be issued by the school or are there ways to take advantage of devices that students own? * What are the challenges to effectively using mobile devices in education? Join us for a spirited and engaging conversation in the final days before school starts again.
end_time nil → 2010-08-23 21:00:00 -0700
id nil → 1250458925
source_id nil → 996334380
start_time nil → 2010-08-23 18:00:00 -0700
title nil → Mobile Phones and Devices in Schools | Mobile Portland
url nil → http://mobileportland.com
venue_id nil → 202391901