[OKC JUG] OpenBeta2 - March 12th

derrick parkhurst derrick.parkhurst at gmail.com
Tue Mar 3 11:22:24 PST 2009 

OpenBeta2 <http://openbeta.extendedbeta.com> is an un-conference -- a
participant-driven community event aimed at exposing ideas and creating
opportunities by connecting smart, passionate and motivated people with
different talents.

OpenBeta2 is scheduled for March 12th, 7-10pm. Be sure that you are
registered for this event by clicking
here<http://extendedbeta.com/events/register/OpenBeta2>.
If you aren't registered we can't let you in because of state liquor laws.
Yes, we will once again host an open bar! Be sure to tell your friends to
register now because we may need to close the registration. We already have
almost 100 people registered.

Below are the talks and demos proposed. Please take a minute to vote for and
comment on talks that look interesting. The best talk and demo will win a
free coworking membership at the
okcCoCo<http://openbeta.extendedbeta.com/openbeta2_best_of_show>
!
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 Proposed OpenBeta2 Talks
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 *Speaker* *Title* *Votes*  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jeff_Davis>
Jeff Davis <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jeff_Davis>  *See A
Need… Fill A Need <http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=10>
*  5 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=10>
  This
talk will discuss the origin of AppBldr - an online hiring solution
developed by New Look Media. If you see a need, fill a need. This statement
holds true for the entrepreneur in all of us. This talk will discuss how we
can look for business ideas in our everyday work and why you should consider
your next client project as a launching point for your next business
venture.   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jonathan_Yarbor>
Jonathan Yarbor <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jonathan_Yarbor>  *Web
2.0 A look into the
future?<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=11>
*  3 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=11>
  I
will be talking about the difference of Web 2.0 compared to traditional
methods, how many websites exhibit this well compared to others that don't.
In addition talking about how the interface is the key to a successful
website, without an interface that is user friendly your visitors have left
after 10 seconds or less.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Tyler_Earman>
Tyler Earman <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Tyler_Earman>  *Common
myths about Open
Source<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=12>
*  7 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=12>
  Dispelling
common (and not so common) myths about open source. Why Linux is good for
business, why you should wait for Hurd, and other examples. Presentation by
Stuph Labs   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Matt_Johnson>
Matt Johnson <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Matt_Johnson>
*uVizz<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=13>
*  2 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=13>
  uVizz
is an advertising platform that combines user-generated content with the
power of the viral spread. uVizz integrates with Facebook, Twitter, Bebo,
Friendster and other social networks. It is scheduled to launch in
June.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Stuart_P_Keating>
Stuart P Keating <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Stuart_P_Keating>
*Mass Transportation in OK--It Makes Dollars and
Sense<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=14>
*  4 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=14>
  I
will be discussing the possibilities and economic potential of an intermodal
transit hub on Oklahoma small businesses and startups, specifically relating
to freelancers and the OKC Co-working Collaborative.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Grant_Schofield>
Grant Schofield <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Grant_Schofield>  *
Twircl <http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=15>*  2 (Vote
up!) <http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=15>
  Twircl
is group messaging for Twitter made easy. I will showing how and why I built
Twircl and why you should join. This will be the debut of Twircl to the
world.   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Monique_Terrell>
Monique Terrell
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Monique_Terrell>  *Virtual
Assistant <http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=16>*  1 (Vote
up!) <http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=16>   10
ways to use a Virtual Assistant to help you manage & grown your
business.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Sara_Murphy>
Sara Murphy <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Sara_Murphy>  *Winging
It Is Not A Business
Plan<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=17>
*  5 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=17>
  Starting
your business isn't rocket science...or is it? Nahhh its not...but there are
rules that must be followed. I'll talk about some legal, accounting and
human resource pitfalls to be aware of when starting out. Be fearless in
2009!   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jim_Rogers>
Jim Rogers <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jim_Rogers>  *Money and
Startups: When to say
when<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=18>
*  3 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=18>
  As
innovators, we NEED to create. Yet, knowing whether an idea has legs raises
a set of issues: how do we know when we've "got something"; should I quit my
day job; should I take outside money; who should I ask for cash; when do I
call it quits? This talk is designed to give everyone food for thought to
answer those questions for themselves.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jake_Behrens>
Jake Behrens <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jake_Behrens>  *iPhone
Development: The Why and
How<http://extendedbeta.com/events/talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=19>
*  0 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_talk/OpenBeta2?talk_id=19>
  Is
it worth creating a native iPhone app? How do you get started or who can you
go to? What's involved? This talk will shed some light on those questions as
well as provide a starting point for people wanting to get into iPhone
development!

 Proposed OpenBeta2 Demos
------------------------------

 *Speaker* *Title* *Votes*
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Ryan_Marshall>
Ryan Marshall <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Ryan_Marshall>  *Twitter
+ Google Maps <http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=8>*
 3 (Vote
up!) <http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=8>
  Provide
a demo of http://5and2fish.com a Twitter and Google Maps mashup. The site
has several features that I would like demonstrate such as the Twitter
Search API, Obtaining Lat/Lon from a user's IP, Google Translate, and
bit.lyAPI. Just FYI:
5and2fish.com is a personal site that is not affiliated with my
employer.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Grant_Schofield>
Grant Schofield
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Grant_Schofield>  *Twircle
- Easy Group Messaging for
Twitter<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=9>
*  3 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=9>
  My
effort at building an app a lot of people will use but with no definite
revenue model in mind.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Sam_Soffes>
Sam Soffes <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Sam_Soffes>
*YouVersion<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=10>
*  3 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=10>
  YouVersion
is a revolutionary online Bible that enables community and collaboration
like never before. This is a demo of the new version and how it integrates
with its mobile website, iPhone app, and Blackberry app.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Tyler_Earman>
Tyler Earman <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Tyler_Earman>  *Stuph
Labs Q&A <http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=11>*  3 (Vote
up!) <http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=11>
  Questions
and Answers with anything regarding open source, and a unveiling of a new
internet security device.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jeremy_Branecky>
Jeremy Branecky <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jeremy_Branecky>  *
OKCMarketData.com <http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=12>
*  1 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=12>
  OKCMarketData.com
offers current commercial real estate market information for hundreds of
Oklahoma City office, retail, industrial, and multifamily properties.
Property information in each Oklahoma City submarket and asset type includes
rentable square feet, current estimated lease rates, year built, vacancy
percentage, sale information, color photos, birds eye views, and much
more.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Kelly_Hurt>
Kelly Hurt <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Kelly_Hurt>  *Pro Depot
- A Virtual Warehouse of Professional
Talent<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=13>
*  1 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=13>
  Pro
Depot was developed as a free marketing site for entreprenuers and
moonlighting professionals who are not web proficient. The site includes a
page wizard that allows the complete novice to add up to ten project photos,
one headshot photo, resume, billing rate, availability, certifications, etc.
Businesses looking for professional help can scan the individual sites and
find the best fit for their needs.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Gabe_Huffstutler>
Gabe Huffstutler <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Gabe_Huffstutler>
*The Oklahoma Creativity
Project<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=14>
*  1 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=14>
  Creative
Oklahoma has launched this initiative to bring together people in the fields
of commerce, culture and education in order to cause interaction, promote
creativity and shift the perception of our state. We want to become involved
with people and groups that are working on changing the overall culture of
Oklahoma and believe it will take cooperation across the board in order to
accomplish this.   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Nathan_Brown>
Nathan Brown <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Nathan_Brown>  *Merchant
Metrix Shopping Cart
Demo<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=15>
*  3 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=15>
  Merchant
Metrix Inc. is a provider of one of the most search engine friendly shopping
carts available today. One of the features of this industry leading software
package is the elimination of duplicate content in web pages, thus
increasing the chance that a customer can successfully execute their web
search and buy a product online. Additional features include sophisticated
reporting capabilities and a newsletter option with ROI tracking to let you
know where and when to make changes. You can review the software as well as
these features at OpenBeta2.
<http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jonathan_Yarbor>
Jonathan Yarbor <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jonathan_Yarbor>  *
PhotoVoid <http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=16>*  0 (Vote
up!) <http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=16>
  PhotoVoid
is a Website in the making that allows people to upload and share images,
Upload, view and share .PSD files of your creations, Edit your images with
our powerful Browser Editor, Showcase your images and artwork, buy and sell
prints, and even set yourself for hire in as a starving Graphic
Designer.  <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jerry_Hunter>
Jerry Hunter <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Jerry_Hunter>  *US
Fleet Tracking LIVE tracking
system<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=17>
*  2 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=17>
  This
is NOT a sales presentation. US Fleet Tracking has become the largest
manufacturer of live tracking systems worldwide. Headquartered in Oklahoma
City, we may well be OKC's best-kept secret. With 1, 5, and 10-second
updates, our products are two-time winners of the National M2M Awards and we
were runners-up for Oklahoma's Venture of the Year 2007. We employ 15 people
at present, bring millions upon millions of dollars per year into the OKC
economy, and have consistently experienced exponential quarterly growth
since our inception in 2006. We're always on the lookout for top talent, and
we sincerely hope a greater awareness of our presence on the OKC Technology
Landscape may open doors in our constant search for quality engineers and
support personnel.   <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Matthew_Reily>
Matthew Reily <http://extendedbeta.com/community/about/Matthew_Reily>  *twilite
(A Silverlight Twitter
Client)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=18>
*  0 (Vote up!)<http://extendedbeta.com/events/vote_for_demo/OpenBeta2?demo_id=18>
  A
demo of my attempt at creating a Microsoft Silverlight Twitter client.
Discuss the technology behind both the client and the WCF service used to
communicate to the Twitter api. The goal of the demo is to bring to light,
no pun intended, some of the Microsoft technologies and get honest feedback
for future enhancements.
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