Talk:  The Object-Oriented Paradigm - What It Is, and Why We Do It, Brian Jackson
Brian Jackson is an independent software developer with 30+ years experienceusing C/C++, Smalltalk, Java, Php, ActionScript, Javascript, and, well you get the idea.He thinks Ruby is the most beautiful programming language he's encountered and feelsgood when using it. He loves to share his knowledge about everything Object-orientedand has been doing so since 1990, working in the role of developer and mentor for anumber of commercial software products. He resides in Independence, MO., and loveshelping others.


Links: Brian does not have any links because he is also inherently lazy and reclusive.Not to mention extremely busy and has neither the time nor the inclination to self-promote.
Second talk:  The one line of code between you and maximum Rails site speed, Darren Cauthon
Show and Tell:  
Bring your something you're working on or something you're interested in (5-15 minutes)... share it with us!
Drinks and discussion afterwards @ Brewbakers Bar & Grill (9482 Renner BlvdLenexa, KS 66219)