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Building on the work that was done at the very first calendaring sprint, and recent work done at the Naples and Sorrento sprints, we're pleased to invite you to participate in this sprint to improve the calendaring features and documentation of Plone.

Maybe you are wondering - what is a sprint? And what is it like to attend a sprint for the first time?

Sprint goals

• Recurring Events (Lennart Regebro)
  
• iCal / CalDAV integration
• Better calendar views (week, month, day)
• Location provider support
• Better event search (from the Weblion usecases)
• Fix Usability issues
• Documentation of calendaring features (JoAnna Springsteen)

See the sprint notes from the last Calendaring sprint and ideas that were proposed prior to the sprint.

See also task planning to look at who can do each task.

Practical info

When: April 28 - May 4, 2008

Where: Boston, MA

Transportation

Boston / Cambridge is served by Boston Logan airport (BOS) and Providence, RI (PVD) and Manchester, NH (MHT) are also nearby airports.

Boston is also a short train ride (3.5 hr) or bus ride (4.5) from New York City, if that is a more convenient city for you to fly into.

Accommodations

There are many types of accomodations available in the Boston metro area: hotels, B&Bs, hostels and private apartment rentals.

Participants

Please add your name to the participants page if you would like to attend. Also, please sign up for the Plone4Artists mailing list so that you will be notified on details about the sprint. You can also find us in the #plone4artists IRC channel on irc.freenode.net.

Limited travel scholarships available: We are seeking funding (see sponsors section below) to cover the travel costs for some key developers who have expert knowledge of Plone calendaring.

IRC (Internet relay chat) for the sprint

#plone4artists on irc.freenode.net

• <http://weblion.psu.edu/chatlogs/%23plone4artists/2008/04/>
• logs commenced at 17:15 Boston time (20:15 UK time) on Tuesday 29th April.
  

Plone4Artists users (Google Group)

<http://groups.google.com/group/p4a-user>

• general mailing list for discussion related to using the Plone4Artists products
  • products include Plone4ArtistsCalendar

p4acal.buildout

<http://www.plone4artists.org/svn/projects/p4acal.buildout/trunk/>

Video stream

<http://www.ustream.tv/channel/plone-calendaring-sprint-in-boston>

 

Sponsors

If you would like to sponsor the sprint, please contact Nate Aune (sprint <at> jazkarta <dot> com). We need funding in order to cover the food costs and to bring key developers to the sprint.

Please see the sponsor page for more information about how to sponsor the sprint.

Silver - $1000

($1500 contribution)

Bronze - $500

Optional training

This sprint will take place during and after two optional training sessions:

4/28 - 4/29 : Plone 3 Developer Training with Nate Aune

 

  A Guide To Dental Health

People begin to learn about dental health from a very young age, when teeth first begin to show up. But in spite of such early awareness, many people fail to maintain good dental health through their adult life. Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing your teeth every day, and regular visits to a dentist or dental hygienist as well. Besides, people supplement their dental care with the use of products like mouthwash or advanced mouth care systems. You should keep it in mind that the lack of adequate dental care practices will result in cavities and gum disease.

It is generally advised that you use a toothbrush with softer bristles so as to protect your gums. Some people, however, prefer power brush systems that help break up plaque and bacteria in your mouth. But it takes more than brushing to keep your teeth in good health. Some other steps need to be taken to ensure that people do not lose their teeth as they become old.

To begin with, you should understand your own oral health needs, as your oral health depends on your diet, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your overall health and your oral hygiene routine. Try to follow a daily routine in consultation with your dentist.

As fluoride strengthens developing teeth in kids and prevents decay in adults, toothpastes and mouthwashes containing fluoride should be used. You should brush at least twice a day, if possible three times or after every meal. You should also floss at least twice a day. Brushing and flossing will remove plaque, a complex mass of bacteria that constantly forms on your teeth.

Limit the consumption of snacks and follow a balanced diet plan. Tobacco in any form will enhance the risk of oral cancer and cause stains on your teeth. Visit your dentist regularly and get your mouth examined.

Dental resources

Professional Home Teeth Whitening : Voted the UK's best home teeth whitening kit by "Love It" magazine twice in 3 years. Dentist approved teeth whitening gels and zylitol based gums.