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title: 'REMINDER: Into the Internet of Things? Well, it''s Thing Tuesday in Portland, again'
date: '2013-07-09T10:57:27-07:00'
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  - Events
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# REMINDER: Into the Internet of Things? Well, it's Thing Tuesday in Portland, again

Just a quick reminder that it’s Tuesday. You’re welcome. Oh wait. And it’s also one of those special Tuesdays. It’s a [Thing Tuesday](http://www.meetup.com/Thing-Tuesday-The-Portland-Internet-of-Things-Meetup "Thing Tuesday"), where the Portland Internet of Things aficinados gather to discuss and demo and whatnot. [And you’re invited](http://www.meetup.com/Thing-Tuesday-The-Portland-Internet-of-Things-Meetup/events/113363152/ "July Internet of Things meetup in Portland").

Who is speaking? I’m glad you asked.

- Michael DiStefano, creator of the successful [Kickstarter project Teadrop](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/distefam/teadrop-the-perfect-cup-of-tea-every-time "Teardrop on Kickstarter")
- Ben Corrado and Justin Rigling, [Rigado](http://www.rigado.com/) makers of [Lumenplay](http://siliconflorist.com/2013/07/03/fireworks-fourth-july-year-year-hackable-smart-led-lights-lumenplay/ "Fireworks on the Fourth of July are so this year. Next year, you’ll want hackable smart LED lights from Lumenplay.")
- Patty Baker and David Schroeder, [RelianceCM](http://reliancecm.com/ "RelianceCM")
- Frank D’Andrea, [Tater Tot Designs](http://tatertotdesigns.com/ "Tater Tot Designs")
- Scott Garman, [Minnowboard](http://Minnowboard.org "Minnowboard")
- Alan Campbell, [NW Vineyards](http://www.nwvineyards.net/ "NW Vineyards")

The event will be held at the new [Puppet Labs offices in the RiverTec building](https://plus.google.com/101193556294694058349/about?gl=us&hl=en "Puppet Labs office") beginning at 6:30PM.

To RSVP or to get updates on future meetups, visit [Thing Tuesday: The Portland Internet of Things Meetup](http://www.meetup.com/Thing-Tuesday-The-Portland-Internet-of-Things-Meetup "Thing Tuesday").

*(Image courtesy of [Shutterstock](http://shutterstock.com "Shutterstock"). Used with permission.)*