[ale] [ANNC] ALE-NW @ SPSU MTG. for Tues., Feb. 12, 7:30pm

[JD]

Friendly reminder that tomorrow is the February ALE-NW meeting at SPSU.

See below for more details.


On 02/06/2013 02:42 PM, JD wrote:
> NOTE - Mtg is moved to next Tuesday - NOT the normal Thursday due to Valentines Day.
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> The next ALE-NW at SPSU meeting is being held Tuesday Feb. 12th, 2013 at 7:30pm in
> room J-266 of the Atrium (J) building on the SPSU campus.
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> The feature presentation will be by Allan Davis
> presenting on:
>      Programming Languages Swamp Tour - a Programmer's Toolbox
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> Abstract:
> 
> You would not pick a crescent wrench to drive a nail in (ok when I can't find
> the hammer). Programming languages are like tools in a tool chest. This tour
> aims to take you through several different languages and when they might best be
> applied.
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> Bio:
> 
> Allan Davis started down the path of programming developer back in 1999. Around
> that time, he was exposed to Linux as an operating system, became versed in open
> source, and never looked back. In 2002, he converted his computers and life to
> Linux full time, and so, he left the world of Microsoft behind without illusion
> or regret. Today, Allan is a Mobile Application Developer for Acculynk utilizing
> his skills in Objective C, C++, Ruby, Python and Java.
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> If there is time remaining, a few lightning talks might be presented:
> * Show and tell from the group (an R-Pi router would be nice)
> * Removing Commercials from TV Recordings
> * Media Library Organization for XBMC
> * What Do Distro Support Cycles Mean?
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> For a campus map and a link to directions please see
> <http ://www.spsu.edu/visitspsu/campusmaps/index.htm>
> or visit the ALE NW wiki page at
> <http://tomshiro.org/twiki/view/ALE/AleNwOrg>
> Parking in non reserved spaces in the P60 deck is best. Building J, the Atrium
> building, is a short distance east of the parking deck.
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> ALE-NW at SPSU meetings are open events and we hope you will join us!  We generally
> meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month, but always watch the ale.org email list
> for specifics. Also remember that topic suggestions and presentation offers for
> meetings can be emailed to [ jdp (at) algoloma ]