January is the month to look back on the past year, and to look forward to the new. At our next get together we'll do just that. We'll talk about our successes and failures over the past year, but also set some goals for ourselves for the coming year.
We're gonna crush 2013!

Two for one! We'll be discussing:

1. Using different data storage mechanisms and services with node.js
2. Using node.js with embedded devices (Raspberry Pi, Arduino)

The emotional battle between HTML5 and Native is often misguided, with dialog focused on a future of unknowns or personal fears of skill set deficiencies. We will work to define the benefits of both and how together, HTML5 and Native, can produce a more certain future and immediate business value to clients.

Short notice, but we're going to have a holiday hangout this month.
Bring your dinner or your drinks at 7 on Tuesday night!
Show up and bring your laptop with a Ruby trick or question and we'll have a hack session. I'm sure some people from coderetreat will want to share their experiences if you're interested.
Also, if you're interested in helping out with KC Ruby next year, we'll have a short discussion about it tomorrow night. If you're curious but can't make it, email me directly and I'll make sure that you're included.
See you soon!

No formal presentations, no set agenda. Join your fellow local coders for some shop talk over coffee and donuts instead of burgers and beers for a change.
We'll be in the Gallery room at the Lawrence Public Library; enter through the east and find us in the little room to your left.
Also, donuts.

More details on our December meetup are coming soon!


Our Standard Meeting Format
We love Web Development, PHP, new development techniques and everything in between. Often our meetings are a little free-formed, but for the most part fall into

• Meet and Greet new members!
• John Kary presents "Last Month in PHP" - Some highlights and happenings in the PHP Universe
• Members bring forward issues, concerns or other items of interest

All Developers Welcome!
We understand that many PHP Developers don't just code in PHP. Whether you are working in a framework like Symfony, Zend Framework, Silex, Slim, FuelPHP, CakePHP or a CMS like WordPress, Drupal or Joomla our goal is that you will find something new, relevant and useful.

We are also happy to have presentations or even code reviews if appropriate. If you are interested in giving either, just let us know!

White Elephant (also known as Stealing Santa, the Kamikaze Gift Exchange, and Yankee Swap) is a snarky party game played during the holiday season. We love playing games here at Red Nova Labs (can’t you tell by now?), and we thought it would be a fun idea to incorporate this casual theme at December's Venture Friday.

The game will double as a speed intro event; everyone who brings a gift will introduce him or herself and will take a minute to say what they’re working on or looking for.
Also, anyone who shows up in a holiday sweater or some kind of festive outfit will win a door prize.

How to play White Elephant:
• Everyone brings an inexpensive gift
• All gifts must be wrapped with no exterior markings
• Everyone puts their gifts in one pile
• Everyone draws a number (1 to # of people playing)
• Number 1 goes first, picks and unwraps a gift
• Number 2 can pick another gift or “steal” any unwrapped gift
• If an unwrapped gift is “stolen,” the person it is stolen from can either “steal” another gift or pick an unwrapped gift
• The next person’s turn occurs after a wrapped gift is opened
• The game ends when all gifts are unwrapped

Now let's all play nice!
• Gifts cannot cost more than $25 and no less than $5
• Gifts cannot be overly offensive or illegal
• A gift cannot be immediately stolen back
• All gifts must be kept in plain sight

The game is meant to be entertaining and fun; no sore-sports allowed. The price limit ensures that everyone wins and has a good time. Not sure what to bring? Here are some gift ideas: a pet rock, a bacon-scented car air freshener, or canned unicorn meat.

As usual, we will be providing the food and beverages. Snowtinis (Carrie's own recipe) will be served instead of Red Nova Labs' signature Raspberry Lemonade in celebration of the holiday season.
Bring your holiday spirit and entrepreneurial vibe.

No soliciting or mooching please (entrepreneurial mojo required; read more in Discussions).
Under 21 entrepreneurs welcome, but please let us know in advance (contact the organizers for info).
Want to present your idea, get feedback, or find testers? Have an idea for an awesome entrepreneurial jam? We invite startup stimulation. Contact Carrie at Red Nova Labs.