[omaha] Omaha Visit

[Matthew Makai]

Burch and Omaha Python folks,

No problem! I agree including other groups is a good idea; that's we're
doing in Memphis tonight when I speak at MemPy. I can keep the talk about
general tools and techniques that are of use to any language instead of
being Python specific.

Any connections to the startup scene in Omaha would be greatly appreciated.
The main priority of my trip is to write about all the interesting work
being done outside Silicon Valley - and get people excited about it.
Hopefully I will also have some recommendations for community building by
the time I come to Omaha as it will be stop #22 of 30.

I'll get back to you when I confirm the exact dates I will be in Omaha. If
there are any dates that work particularly well, let me know about that as
well. In the meantime, anyone out at Omaha Python please let me know if
there are technical topics you would all favor hearing about when I'm out
there.

Thanks everyone!
Matt

On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 10:30 AM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu> wrote:

>  Hi Matt
>
>  Sorry for the silence on this end.  It looks like I have been elected to
> coordinate your visit with our group.  It was suggested that we include
> other groups (there are several dynamic language groups here) and we are
> going to try to help you make some connections with the pure start-ups also.
>
>  I just got this assignment and am getting ready to take my son skiing so
> I will look into things a bit and keep in touch with you.  I just wanted to
> drop a line now so you did not think we had fallen off the planet.
>
>  Cheers
>
>  Burch
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* Matthew Makai [matthew.makai at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, March 18, 2013 10:58 AM
>
> *To:* Burch Kealey
> *Subject:* Re: Omaha Visit
>
>  Burch,
>
>  Sounds good. I look forward to hearing from you guys then.
>
>  Matt
>
> On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 9:23 AM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu> wrote:
>
>>  Hi Matt
>>
>>  Thanks for the quick response.  We are interested and I sent your
>> response to the mailing list.  Like many groups we don't have a leader but
>> we do have several 'Elder Statesmen' who keep things moving along.  Either
>> I will be back to you or one of them will take over and work out the
>> logistics of the invitation.
>>
>>  Drive safe.
>>
>>  Burch
>>  ------------------------------
>> *From:* Matthew Makai [matthew.makai at gmail.com]
>> *Sent:* Sunday, March 17, 2013 7:30 AM
>> *To:* Burch Kealey
>> *Subject:* Re: Omaha Visit
>>
>>   Burch,
>>
>>  Thank you for reaching out to me! It sounds like you have a heck of a
>> lot on your plate as both a professor and running your software company.
>>
>>  It would be great to speak at Omaha Python if you guys are interested.
>> I will be speaking at Memphis Python on March 25 on Github Workflows and at
>> Boston Django in July (topic TBD). What topics are generally of interest to
>> you there? I always prefer to know the audience and talk about something
>> that is specifically relevant in the local community, either
>> Python-specific or otherwise.
>>
>>  Matt
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 2:36 PM, Burch Kealey <bkealey at unomaha.edu>wrote:
>>
>>>  Hi Matt****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> I am a lurking member of the Omaha Python Users Group.  Today, someone
>>> in the group posted the thought that we should hold a special meeting and
>>> invite you.  If you are interested I can certainly forward your respone.
>>> ****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> However, I am also writing because while I have a day job as a faculty
>>> member in accounting at the University of Nebraska at Omaha – my night job
>>> is running a ‘software’ company that is focused on providing the
>>> infrastructure for academic and other researchers to collect and normalize
>>> data from SEC filings.  We have an application and you can find a limited
>>> description of it on our website (www.directedgar.com).  I will be in
>>> Omaha while you are here and if you want a perspective on how Python makes
>>> the inaccessible accessible for people like me who have no training then
>>> respond.   I would be delighted to meet up.  Maybe have you over for dinner
>>> at the house so my 8 year old can participate in the discussion.  I am not
>>> very involved in the ‘startup scene’ in Omaha though I know there is a
>>> ‘thriving’ one.  I am usually too busy just trying to keep my head above
>>> water.****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> Cheers****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> Burch****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> With regards;****
>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>> Burch T Kealey, PhD****
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> ** **
>>>
>>
>>
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