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Open Source Graphics Workshop Series

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Date: October 13th through December 10th, 2009.

Venue: Rider University, Memorial 310

Abstract: In these workshops, John LeMasney shows how to use open source (ideologically and monetarily free) software  packages Inkscape and the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) in order to create graphic design, artwork, and digital imagery.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjIwMjJrM3djY3A&hl=en

Video: [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3669457&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Commentary and notes: Details on the workshops available at

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Brookdale Computer Users Group: My Top 10 Favorite Free Graphics Tools

Date: 9/11/2009

Venue: Brookdale Computer Users Group, Lincroft, NJ

Abstract: In this session, I’ll discuss 10 of my favorite free (and some open source) tools for making creative work

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjE0ZmNtNW01ZHA&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Thanks to my friends at Brookdale for a great evening, as always. Photos below are by Charles Hildebrandt.

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Why Firefox?

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Event: Why Firefox? at Rossmoor Computer Club

Date: Monday, June 15th at 9:30 am-11:00 am.

Venue: Rossmoor Community Center, Monroe, NJ

Abstract: Firefox is an open source web browser. I’ll be discussing the benefits of its features such as personal bookmarks and history, security & privacy, customization, productivity, search, tabs, universal access, performance, standards, and help.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_140fk96htch

Commentary and notes:

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Unconference: Pres4Lib 2009

Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
500Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com

Title: Pres4Lib

Location: Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ

Date: June 12th, 2009, 9 am-5 pm

Description: An Unconference for Library Presenters and Speakers

URL: http://pres4lib.pbworks.com/

Involvement: Designed logo, co-developed materials, helped with planning and execution. Moderated sessions on Creative Commons images and presentation structure and gave a lightning talk on using Picasa.  Got second place in a Battle Decks competition.

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Making Exquisite Artwork with Open Source Software

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Event: Making Exquisite Artwork using Open Source Software

Date: Saturday April 25th, 2009 at 1:30 pm and Sunday April 26th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

Venue: Trenton Computer Festival, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Abstract: You can create beautiful illustrations, detailed drawings, professional publications, and exquisite artwork using free tools like Inkscape, the GNU Image Manipulation Program, and Scribus.  These are Free and Open Source counterparts to tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.  While they are not exact replicas of the Adobe tools, they can produce the same level of work.  Creative Commons is a way for artists to license creative work so that it can be used and shared in your own work, even for commercial purposes, without payment, as long as you follow some rules. Come learn how to free your creativity in a new way.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_110gprttdc4

Commentary and notes:

Thank you for the excellent presentation at TCF. – Sol Libes, TCF co-founder.

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John LeMasney at Rider University gives a LinkedIn Overview

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LinkedIn Overview

Date: April 16th, 2009 at 6 pm.

Forum: Rider University, speaking to Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Program students

Abstract: LinkedIn overview: The LinkedIn social network has been commonly called Facebook for the working set. It allows colleagues to share successes, advertise their résumé and CV, and ask & answer industry related questions. In this session, we will discover ways in which LinkedIn and other social networks can be used to create stronger bonds with other like-minded people.

URL: http://www.linkedin.com

Presentation:

[gdoc link=”https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zYG_SSLxcLDo6PRFIgSW_9Imu_DE1wZQHoAptobpAm0/edit?usp=sharing” height=”800″]

I would love the opportunity to help you, wherever you are, when you are ready. I always enjoy talking with people about topics like technology, training, open source, and design. If there is some way that I can help you with these and related topics, please contact lemasney at lemasney@gmail.com, 609 553 9498 or Let’s do something great together! This content is released under a creative commons attribution license, some rights reserved. cc-by lemasney

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