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UFO over RI Mini Maker Faire?

No, UFO-like is more like it. Bob Desmarais (aka “signguy”) brought his tricopter to the RI Mini Maker Faire, and flew it during the Faire, shooting some videos in the process:

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Providence Geek Dinner-tomorrow, June 18

This is going to be good! BatchBlue is returning to give us a progress report on how much cooler they’ve become since they last presented at a geek dinner! Details and RSVP. See you all there!

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You Sure Want to Be in Providence

When you read an article like this one, and when you’re part of a community that has an answer to the question, it’s hard to stay quiet. Joey deVilla gave Toronto a shout-out in his blog (and he has an … Continue reading

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Vintage Great Swamp Gazette scanning project

Former GSG editor-in-chief Shawn Wallace is scanning old issues for your viewing pleasure. The first one is up, more to follow soon. Update: I’ve created a Google Group as a place to put more scans and post your comments. Link

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December 2007 Providence Geek Dinner

Don’t miss this month’s Providence Geek Dinner (this Wednesday!); In the spirit of the holiday season and giving back to the community, Providence Geeks is a proud sponsor of Rhode Island’s 2008 FIRST FTC Robotics Challenge. The program provides high … Continue reading

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Next Geek Dinner: Wednesday September 19

The Providence Geek Dinner returns this month on Wednesday September 19 at the usual time and location. Check out the Providence Geeks blog for complete details and RSVP!

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Providence Geek Dinner: July 25, 2007

Don’t miss this month’s Providence Geek Dinner (Wednesday July 25); food, beverages, and great conversation will be all around you. Also, Providence-based Digication will be giving a short presentation; Digication provides an easy way for schools to create online communities … Continue reading

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June 2007 Providence Geek Dinner

Don’t miss this month’s Providence Geek Dinner (Wednesday June 20!); Providence Geeks regulars Public Display will be giving their first public demonstration and you don’t want to miss it! Details and RSVP here.

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Providence Geek Dinner-Wednesday February 28

The Providence Geek Dinner is back at AS220 (115 Empire Street, Providence, RI) on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. The fun starts at 5:30pm. I hope to see you there. See the Providence Geeks blog for details and RSVP.

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Make Visits the Steel Yard

Some of the folks from the Make team through Providence last week, and our first stop was the Steel Yard. I’m embarrassed to admit that this was only my first visit to the Steel Yard as well. Make: The Steel … Continue reading

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