5 CommentsTibet and Monkeyproof Wi-Fi - So Cal Wireless Meeting Thursday in our NEW LOCATION, Sherman Oaks, CA
That’s right, we are meeting in Sherman Oaks this month. Our time in Pasadena is at an end. The iHop is closed. Time for an upgrade.
We found a nice auditorium at the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park. Just north of the 101 on Van Nuys Blvd. After some discussion on the SOCALWUG mailing list, we came up with the intersection of the 101 and the 405 to be a fair tradeoff between the Westside, SF Valley, Pasadena, and it’s a commuters paradise on the evening exodus from the city. Folks in Orange County may need to leave work a few minutes early.
For our new location we lined up a very special event from LA’s own Xeni Jardin. From her recent trip to Northern India exploring technology, Tibet, and the interconnectedness of all things, Xeni will show us her photo journal, tell some stories, and explain why Tibetan monks are using Wi-Fi in one of the remotest regions in the world.
Oh and we might talk about the new California law against using hand held cell phones while driving.
Meeting notice follows with address and link.
-Mike O.
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The So Cal Wireless Users Group is meeting, Thursday 09/28/06 at 7pm (Pacific).
Presentation:
Himalayan wireless from the Tibetan Technology Center
Hacking the Himalayas is a series on NPR from tech journalist Xeni Jardin. She explores how Tibetan exiles are reconnecting with their past and embracing the future partly from a growing wireless mesh network. Technicians have to monkey-proof the system. Literally from monkeys swinging on antennas! Meanwhile, buddhist monks are emailing each other from their temples and others are reaching out internationally with websites telling their story.
http://www.xeni.net/trek/
Who should attend?
Wireless users
Wireless technicians and engineers
Business people interested in wireless
People working in the wireless community
Wireless Security professionals
People new to wireless
People interested in meeting others involved in the wireless community
Buyers of wireless technology products and services
Those interested in lively technical discussions ranging from beginner to expert
People old to wireless
Meeting Cost: Free!
Agenda (times are approximate):
7:00 Mixing - business/friend contacts
7:10 Logon> Introductions to the group and key members
7:15 Announcements & News Items
7:30 Presentation
8:30 Mixing - break off into groups of discussions
9:00 Logoff> Discussions move to the parking lot
When:
Every Fourth Thursday
7:00pm to 9:00pm (Pacific)
Thursday 09/28/06
Where: **NEW LOCATION**
We are meeting in the Auditorium
at
VAN NUYS / SHERMAN OAKS SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
(A.K.A. BERNARDI CENTER)
5040 Van Nuys Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
http://www.laparks.org/dos/senior/facility/vanNuysSOSCC.htm
Please redistribute this notice.
Thank you!
And remember: NEW LOCATION! Don’t go to the restaurant.
Los Angeles Wireless WarDrive-In
The First Los Angeles WarDrive-In was a resounding success!
Where the elite meet to greet the man on the street & eat treats on their feet with wireless on their bucket seats.
Lots of people showed up. From 40 to 80 people throughout the 4 hours we were there. See the pictures!
Special Thanks to the following:
- Everest Burgers in Alta Dena
- Stephen, WA8LMF with the killer in-car setup we all strive for!
- All those who brought some show-and-tell!
Pictures:
