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Games: Top 5 Trends Revolutionizing Entertainment Today Las Vegas Convention Center: N252 April 23 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. The video game industry is poised to double in sales from $32 billion in 2005 to nearly $70 billion in 2011 by some estimates. New consuls, increased capabilities and widespread acceptance into mainstream culture make this medium a serious contender in the mass market entertainment industry. Learn about the top trends driving this fast growing industry and how to tap into this lucrative medium.

Moderator(s): Dale Strang, Executive in Residence, Battery Ventures, Former, Managing Editor, International Games Network

Panelist(s): Reto Bodmer, CEO, Evolved Games

YuChiang Cheng, CEO, World Golf Tour

Glen Schofield , Vice President and General Manager, Electronic Arts Redwood Shores Studio Read earlier post ot see hour one guy found the "secret code" to get into the industry event.

You need to do things like this. Nearly naked women, alcohol and networking

Networking Events

Official All-Access Monday Night Party Monday, April 20 | 6 - 8 p.m. Located on the Mezzanine at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Come and meet the glamour girls of "Peepshow"! Also featuring former NBA legends in the interactive "HHX: The Hoop Hall Experience". Enjoy a welcome drink and toast with Robin Leach, host of the Content Theater!Admission to the party and live performance is complimentary with NAB Show badge. Discounted cash bar and food stations will also be available.

Business Law Spring 2009

Agnos, Eugenia George http://egadesigner.blogspot.com/
Angel, Renferd K http://keoniangel.blogspot.com/
Clinton, Christian Randolph http://crclinton.blogspot.com/
Conforti, Chris http://elevatesounds.blogspot.com/
Corbilla, Paul J. http://pcorbilla.blogspot.com/
Cuch, Taylor Rayne http://t-rayne.blogspot.com/
Curtis, Michael Patrick http://buisnesslaw.blogspot.com/
Deblase, Andrew J. http://efanimation.blogspot.com/
Dickerson, Allison Marie http://alieds-alie.blogspot.com/
Dierken, Alex Daniel http://armamentscrolls.blogspot.com/
Eagar, Holly http://websitedivisions.blogspot.com/
Garza, Artemio O. http://nordfantome.blogspot.com/
Gonzales, Robin,, Jr. http://donutsforbusinessblog.blogspot.com/
Hamilton, Barry E. http://trindaddy.blogspot.com/
Hodgin, Coriandra Lee http://ibcoriandra09.blogspot.com/
James, Camille Terese http://jadeinteriors702.blogspot.com/
Lum, Kevin T. http://starberrystudios.blogspot.com/
Manning, Chris http://cmdconcepts.blogspot.com/
McNabb, Teri M. http://simplytimelessphoto.blogspot.com/
Meade, Melody A. http://makemelodies.blogspot.com/
O'Connor, Sara L. http://saralynnedesigns.blogspot.com/
Pastor, Lauren Brittany http://kerosenekween.blogspot.com/
Paulo, Britney C. http://britneyblaire.blogspot.com/
Payanouvong, Seth King http://elpdlm.blogspot.com/
Quemado, Rick Allen http://negotiumlexlegis.blogspot.com/
Reed, Amanda A. http://northfire-northfire.blogspot.com/
Wacaser, Cristin J. http://cjfashionrm.blogspot.com/
Zullo, John A. http://whatithinkaboutlawyers.blogspot.com/

Computer Applications Spring 2009

Abarca, Carlos R http://kd2inc.blogspot.com/

Blodgett, Freddie J. http://phoenixphellpro.blogspot.com/

Bostic, Ryan C. http://7zero5productions.blogspot.com/

Caballero, Priscilla M http://estrellacreations.blogspot.com/

Downey, John A. http://heavytonesaudio.blogspot.com/

Felz, Sean M http://wombataudio.blogspot.com/

Hodgin, Coriandra Lee http://dbc09.blogspot.com/

Iannuccilli, Nicholas S. http://chilld-zine.blogspot.com/

Jackson, Bryan L. http://westcoastmenace.blogspot.com/

Kercher, Ryan J. http://skullaudios.blogspot.com/

Pulido, Alejandro http://interiors702.blogspot.com/

Reyes, Rafaela Lisseth http://rafaela-reyes.blogspot.com/

Rigney, Andrew P http://eastbayproductions.blogspot.com/

Roberts, Raphael A http://animieextacy.blogspot.com/

Rodriguez, Emmanuelle A. http://thewholeworldsgoneoffthewall.blogspot.com/

Seidman, Alex L. http://slappersandslumpers.blogspot.com/

Sharfner, Alexander http://nerdboicafe.blogspot.com/

Siemer-Valdez, Natasha Yvonne http://nysvdesign.blogspot.com/

NAB in Vegas

Imagine an event powerful enough to lead an industry of converging technologies for more than 80 years. Imagine a gathering of global professionals and solutions providers from every stage of the content lifecycle, from creation to consumption. Imagine the ultimate educational experience.

Welcome to the IMAGINation. More than just broadcasting, the NAB Show™ is attended by leading media, entertainment and communications professionals like you who share a passion for delivering the next generation of audio, video, and filmed content across multiple platforms – from televisions, radios and computers to phones, the big screen and beyond.

Schedule at a Glance: Sat April 18 to Thurs April 23

One student in Career Development class filled out the registration information and then googled for the FEE PASS CODE. It took (on the second try) and he got in! Once you get in, you are alumnae and you will be invited to future conferences.

Interop Conference - Tuesday-Thursday, May 19-21

If you want to really be taken seriously in the marketplace, you have got to keep up your skills. Las Vegas offers a bunch of opportunities to meet, greet and make contacts in the industry for free. Interop is pretty technical, but so are some of our students. Attend the Technology Industry's Most Comprehensive IT Conference Tuesday-Thursday, May 19-21.

Attend the Interop Conference for a comprehensive, integrated view of technologies that will give your business a competitive edge. Learn how the recent surge of IT innovation can help you cut costs, get closer to your customers and increase revenue Here is the link to their website:

http://www.interop.com/lasvegas/conference/overview.php

Invite A Colleague? They sent to me the code to get in for free (my favorite word!)

They sent: Do you have a friend or co-worker who might like to join you at Interop? Copy and paste this special offer and your friend will save $100 on the current price of Conference passes:

I'm going to Interop May 17-21, 2009 and thought you might like to join me. Interop is a comprehensive IT Conference and Expo with more than 200 sessions and 400+ exhibitors. Interop provides a comprehensive, integrated view of technologies that will give your business a competitive edge. Use code CNCDNL01 to register for a Free Expo Pass or save $100 on Conference packages. www.interop.com/lasvegas

Eat Vegans - a Cookbook

I don't think that this group's presentation went especially well, but I cannot fault the quality and talent of the artist that came up with the concept and did the principle artwork. Here is a sample of Grant's skills. He was pretty funny in class during his presentation, too. Check out his site for more details:

http://eatveganz.blogspot.com/

Emerald Tower Studios

A project management group is developing a new take on the Wizard of OZ. They have been a bit sluggish, but I was very impressed with this creative blast.

They built a short teaser trailer for our upcoming project Reign of the Witch: A Tale of the Once Great City of Oz. If you want to know more, please visit them at http://emeraldtowerstudios.blogspot.com

Twenty Bucks - small change

I don't think this group did near a fine a job as the previous post, but I like their art work and their sense of humor... Pretty good, don't you think?

Twenty Bucks

The students in Project Management did a fund raising project. I thought this group had quite a bit of success for pulling it together in only four weeks. 

The Outcome of their Event

see blog at http://sblv.blogspot.com/ for details

"With the help of the Freakin' Frog, we pulled off our anti-Valentine's Day bash raising $183 for the Nevada Center for Missing Loved Ones! It was a blast with the jazz band playing in the back and everyone enjoying something off the "freakin' charity pricing" menu. (You've got to try the fries there-- totally awesome!)

We had set out on the tables small heart-shaped bowls filled with black oreo and chocolate chip cookies with flyers to inform the customers of our cause, and themed stuffed animal favors with punky skulls and black and white-striped bows.

We had intended to hold the bash at both the Freakin' Frog and the Double Down Saloon, but we experienced some miscommunication... and though Rob's signs were the best (with Cupid face painted and an arrow in his back!), our planned drink specials fell through. Nevertheless, we managed to remain organized along the way and learned a lot from the experience. We're confident that anything we hold in the future will have an even greater outcome, and we look forward to it!"

PS: They presented the money to the non profit director in class after their presentation. He was impressed!