Meeting Schedule for
Sunday, May 04, 2008

by Herbert Wong, Jr., caleditor@noccc.org - May 01, 2008 at 05:01:08

Main Meeting (2:00 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium)

James Smith (Reflexive Entertainment)

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Casual Games for all ages from Reflexive Entertainment

People of all ages and all walks of life are finding that "casual" computer games can be fun and relaxing. Games like Solitaire, Mahjong , Wheel of Fortune, and Bejeweled have been popular for years as "coffee break" games.

The new generation of casual games includes Dinner Dash, Mystery Case Files (MCF) and Sallies Salon. You may be surprised to hear that casual game web sites are visited primarily by people over the age of 30 and about 70% of the players are women. The truth is, almost everyone enjoys playing computer game and with 5 new games released each week there is a game that is right for everyone.

James C. Smith is a co-founder of Reflexive Entertainment and long time member of NOCCC. Reflexive has been making games for 10 years and now has a catalog of over 1,000 games available for download at Reflexive.com. All the games are free to download and try for 60 minutes and then cost about $20 to purchase. NOCCC members can use the discount code [available at the meeting] at the time of purchase to receive a 25% discount.

On Sunday James will demonstrate some of the most popular casual games available at Reflexive.com and show a preview of some new games in development.

Reflexive is always looking for volunteers to help test games. You can contact James@Reflexive.net to sign up. The most pressing need is for 'usability' testers who are willing to visit the Reflexive office in Lake Forest, California and test a game for 50 minutes while the develops observe.

Presented by James Smith, Reflexive Entertainment (www.reflexive.com).
Presentation coordinator: (programs@noccc.org).

Raffle

This month's raffle includes a IOGear GearJuice portable battery charger (hardware), Smart Computing magazine subscription (1 year), and more.

The Member-only prize (requires member to wear badge to get a free ticket) will be a keyboard, and ...

Computer Aided Investing (Wilkinson 221)

Investment strategies, techniques, and software.
This SIG is looking for a new SIG leader.
SIG leader: ()

Consignment Table (Science Courtyard)

Consignment Table is only during months with eWaste collection.

NOCCC members take the opportunity to sell their computer wares for a small commission.
Consignment Table: Richard Miller (rrrmil@yahoo.com)

Linux (Wilkinson 117)

Linux operating system.
SIG leader: Bob Ray (bobcray@pacbell.net)

Visual Programming (Science 111)

Visual C++ and Visual J++ for beginners.
SIG leader: Anson Chapman (aecrc@hotmail.com)

AmiBroker (Wilkinson 221)

This SIG is looking for a new SIG leader.
SIG leader: ()

Computer Security (Science 203)

We'll continue taking questions from the audience but may fall back on how web-based threats are handled by one of the most popular CMSes out there (Content Management System is basically a template for a large web application): Drupal.
SIG leader: David Keays (davekeays@yahoo.com)

Digital Photography (Irvine Hall)

We will see A/B comparisons of better & poorer travel photos that don’t require expensive equipment. We will also see how to correct those flash photos that are bright in the front and dark in the back.
Attend the SIG and help pick future program topics.
SIG leader: Larry Klees (lklees@dslextreme.com)

Linux (Wilkinson 117)

Linux operating system for programmers and system administrators.
SIG leader: Bob Ray (bobcray@pacbell.net)

Understanding Operating Systems (Science 111)

Get help with DOS, Windows 3.1/9x/ME, OS/2, etc.
SIG leader: Charlie Moore (mooreca@aol.com)

PIG SIG (Argyros Hall Cafeteria)

Socialize and dine in Chapman University's fine dining hall (closed during summer months).

Hardware Essentials (Science 109)

Battery Technology
Low Self-Discharge (LSD) NiMh batteries are going to revolutionize the way we use rechargable batteries and replace alkalines in many uses. If you use AA or AAA batteries (C and D cells are becoming available, too), you must know about this exciting new technology.
SIG leader: Herbert Wong, Jr. (NOCCCHWSIG@SingularityTechnology.com)

OS/2 (Science 203)

OS/2 news and installation.
SIG leader: Steve Schiffman (schiffman@attglobal.net)

PC Question and Answer (Irvine Hall)

The new features in NERO 8, U3 USB thumb drives will be discussed. Plus other questions answered and problems solved.
SIG leader: Jim Sanders (jsanders@ligasmicro.com)

Main Meeting (Irvine Hall)

See Main Meetings at top of page.
Presentation coordinator: (programs@noccc.org)

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