Whether building a web, VOIP, or gaming backend, Operations is using development tools to make it work. We're interested in the built-in facilities in Linux and the BSDs to programmatically seed and deploy.  We're building traditional UNIX infrastructure with lighttpd/Nginx/Apache, Syslog, NFS, LDAP, MySQL/Postgres and BIND/PowerDNS, but doing it with modern scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Perl...) and revision-control.  Debconf in Debian and Ubuntu. Kickstart in Redhat and CentOS.  pc-sysins …

Are you a Fire Performer? Do you want to learn about fire manipulation or fire spinning? Do you know what fire manipulation is? Fire spinning is a group of performance arts or disciplines that involve manipulation of objects on fire. Typically we manipulate objects that have one or more bundles of wicking which are soaked in fuel and ignited. We also do fire hooping, fire fans, fire staff, dragon staff, fire breathing, fire eating, devil sticks, fire wings, fire meteors, torches, fire swords, fi …

Whether building a web, mobile, or gaming backend, Operations is using development tools to make it work. We primarily focus on systems automation and site reliability engineering. We're interested in the built-in facilities in Linux and the BSDs to programmatically seed and deploy. We primarily focus on Open Source solutions, but it is good to keep an eye out on the alternatives. This includes automated deployment to private cloud (eucalyptus, openstack), public cloud (amazon web services, rack …

This group is sponsored by Little Acorns Grow Preschool, Kindergarten and Community Center. We have all kinds of fun activities such as puppet shows, sign language, theater classes, soccer classes, community gardening, art classes, music class, drum circles, karate, cooking classes, science fun time, fun with nature and so much more! Most of our activities will be at our amazing play space in Reseda, although we also have some fun excursions. There are also resources for parents such as parentin …

Are you the mommy of a baby, toddler, or pre-school-aged child in the San Fernando Valley area? You're invited to get together with us for free fun & fantastic (funtastic) entertainment, such as guitar sing-alongs, puppet shows, character appearances, and more. Children will experience engaging, exceptional, free entertainment, creating a great opportunity for both children and moms to make new friends and catch-up with old pals. We'll meet up once or twice a month, starting at Sherman Oaks/Van …