Hey again, Here is an update on what's happening with Redbrick this week: == EGM == This is the last reminder about our EGM at 2.30pm this Wednesday, 4th of November, in T101. It's to elect our new admin. So come along. We will be heading to Eddie Rocket's in the Omni to celebrate afterwards. Free fries with every burger, == Hoodie Competition == The hoodie competition has been extended till next Tuesday, the 10th of November. So you still have loads of time to get your designs into us. If you would like to submit a design please email it to committee@redbrick.dcu.ie == Halloween Ball == Our Halloween Ball is this Thursday, 5th of November, in the Vaults (just under Connolly Station. www.thevaults.ie for more info on the venue). Drinks will be buy one get one free :) Entry is free and the first 10 associates to come will get a free drink. Like I said before it's just another excuse to wear your Halloween outfits again. For those of you with Facebook accounts : you can view the page for the event at the following link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159092772543&ref=mf#/event.php?eid=159092772543&ref=mf If you haven't already got an outfit and don't have the money to buy one check out this link found by Carri : http://www.halloween.com/halloween-costume-quick-ideas.php It has brilliant idea for making outfits with stuff just around your house. Requires minimal effort. Take a look. == Renewals == If you haven't renewed your account please do so now. We will start disabling accounts on Monday the 9th of November. You can either find a committee member and hand them the appropriate fee or you can use Paypal. Link : https://www.redbrick.dcu.ie/help/joining/ == Events coming soon == There will be an introduction to Python talk held on Monday the 16th of November at 7pm. We have a trip abroad in the works. More details will be announced soon. And also there's going to be a Qzar and Bowling night. So make sure to keep an eye out for when we mention then again. They are not to be missed! :D == Ubuntu Open Week == This week is Ubuntu Open Week. If you are interested in getting involved in opensource projects this is the perfect time to do so. "Ubuntu Open Week is a series of online workshops where you can: * learn about the Ubuntu landscape * talk to some of the key developers from the Ubuntu project * find out about the Community and its relationship with Canonical *participate in an open Q&A with Mark Shuttleworth, the founder of Ubuntu *Check out our booklet, with the schedule and descriptions of the sessions" https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuOpenWeek/ has the information on speakers and also on the timetable. So check it out :) On Saturday we celebrated the launch of Karmic Koala (Ubuntu 9.10). If you want to find out more check out www.ubuntu.com == Link of the Week == Random link of the week is this --> http://wiki.redbrick.dcu.ie/mw/Helpdesk It has loads of info on useful things you can do on Redbrick. Like how to program and other random bits and bobs. So definitely take a look at it :) That's all for this week. I haven't given a random video clip in a while so here's one for this week (Ohh warning NSFW) :P But definitely take a look at it at some stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFnw0W3VKPY Till next week, Emma :) -- Redbrick - Secretary 2009/2010 If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice? Save the Earth. It's the only planet with Chocolate :).