Tibet and Monkeyproof Wi-Fi - So Cal Wireless Meeting this Thursday in our NEW LOCATION, Sherman Oaks

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/fa...nNuysSOSCC.htm


Please redistribute this notice.

Thank you!

And remember: NEW LOCATION! Don't go to the restaurant.


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Thank you

Frank Keeney
Pasadena Networks, LLC
Antennas, Cables and Equipment:
http://www.wlanparts.com

Blog: http://www.unwiredadventures.com