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E-Learning Symposium 2009 - Doing More with Less

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2009 is on June 4, 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Northwest in Austin.  Speakers include Jim Moshinskie from Baylor, Dr. McDonald from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Tonia Dousay from Texas A&M, Hiram Kuykendall, Debby Kalk, and John Gillis.  Dr. McDonald's Pulse!! program is one of the most sophisticated e-learning programs in the world--a must see.  

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs.  Register early because there's a significant early bird discount--and quite honestly this conference is likely to sell out.  

More information about the conference is available at www.elearningcouncil.com

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2009 is on June 4, 2009 at the Holiday Inn, Northwest in Austin.  Speakers include Jim Moshinskie from Baylor, Dr. McDonald from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Tonia Dousay from Texas A&M, Hiram Kuykendall, Debby Kalk, and John Gillis.  Dr. McDonald's Pulse!! program is one of the most sophisticated e-learning programs in the world--a must see.  

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs.  Register early because there's a significant early bird discount--and quite honestly this conference is likely to sell out.  

More information about the conference is available at www.elearningcouncil.com

Austin's Deep Nasta, President of the Audience Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Local Realtor, AroundAustin.com contributor, and philanthropist was elected President of the Audience on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon by a unanimous vote.   Some, in the Twitterverse call him the best audience participant ever on the show.   Leave it to Deep to be in New York for a month and end up on a national TV show.  Don't y'all think Mr. President should talk to Jimmy about bringing the show to Austin?  Sounds like a issue that Mr. Leffingwell and Mr. McCracken can get behind.

Trish Morrison has started a Facebook group to extend the silliness ummm I mean the reign...sheesh.

P.S. Deep didn't get to keep the dog.  

Austin Restaurant Week - March 1-4 & March 8-11, 2009

 

The best way to try out some of Austin's top restaurants (and support the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas) is to attend Austin Restaurant Week. With over fifty $25/$35 prix fixe menus, Austinites can try some of the best food Austin has to offer at a reasonable price.

March 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th and then March 8-11, will be the second time Austin Restaurant Week has come to town. Check out participating restaurants and their menus and be sure to call for reservations.

Austin Restaurant Week - March 1-4 & March 8-11, 2009

Free Night of Theatre

The Theatre Communications Group's Free Night of Theater 2008 gives away free tickets to performances at Zach Scott, the Long Center, the Austin Ballet, and select other theatres. It's still the best deal we've seen with such a wide array of shows offered. Currently, the earliest shows begin, September 26; check this page to see availability of shows (select Austin). More tickets and times may be added later.

Art Talk Austin--Part of Art Week 08

Art Talk Austin is an education series aimed at buying and demystifying the collection of art.  The goal is for the public to understand the importance of supporting artists especially local artists.   Buying posters and cheap reproductions at the local big box store doesn't really reflect your personality--so go to Art Talk and learn how to buy real art.  Maybe after the talk you'll buy your sofa to match the art, not the art to match the sofa.

eLearning Symposium 2008, Austin, Texas

I spend my days trying to figure out how to improve the productivity of the most valuable part of any organization--it's people.  I'm excited that we're having a conference for like minded folks in Austin--usually I get to get on a plane and travel to these conferences.  The elearning Symposium 2008 is on April 23, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel in Austin.  Speakers include Debby Kalk, Hiram Kuykendall, Hank Jones (yeah he's a lawyer but he's also a heckuva musician and a great speaker), and Chris Justice. 

The symposium will focus on helping you create cost-effective e-learning programs that help make your folks more productive.  So if you're an instructional designer, trainer, or just someone your boss is bugging about implementing learning programs go to www.elearningsymposium.com to sign up.  You can save $100 if you do it by April 9th.

Austin Maker Faire 2007

Woohoo!  Make Magazine is bringing the Maker Faire to Austin on October 21 & 22nd.  Make Magazine is a quarterly project magazine which has highlighted projects like a VCR Cate Feeder, a Carbon Fiber iPod Case to complex Robots.  The Silicon Valley version  of the Maker's Faire attracted over 20,000 people and looked like a science fair gone wild. 

This two-day, family-friendly event that celebrates arts, crafts, engineering, science projects and the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) mindset. It's for creative, resourceful folks who like to tinker and love to make things.   Get your tickets early at

https://store.makezine.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=39

Capes and Kids on Congress

Run Tex brings back popular philanthropic family mile benefiting The Miracle Foundation

Saturday May 19th The Miracle Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Annual 'Miracle Mile' in partnership with RunTex and the Congress Avenue Mile.  RunTex will be donating 100% of the registration fees from the Miracle Mile to The Miracle Foundation. Families, kids, baby joggers and dogs are all welcome!

Donning superhero capes signifying the power of change, all participants of this one-miler will receive bright orange t-shirts and capes. RunTex has dubbed this dedicated initiative, The Miracle Mile in honor of The Miracle Foundation.

“Encouraging, demonstrating and living a life combining both fitness and philanthropy is what we’re all about, “ says Paul Corrozza of Run Tex.

RACE FACTS:

• Saturday, May 19th, 2007—9:00 A.M.
• Location: Front step of the Capital building at 11th & Congress Avenue
• Race length: one mile
• End Location: South of the Congress Avenue Bridge
• Packet Pick-up: Available at RunTex/Riverside Friday, May 18 from 9 a.m.-6:00 p.m..
• Also available 30 minutes prior to the race near the starting line.
• Suggested donation: Adults/$20, Children/$10, Pets/$5
• Each participant receives a t-shirt and superhero cape
• TO REGISTER: www.miraclefoundation.org or call 329.8635

6th Annual Rod & Kustom Round Up

I spent a good deal of my time under the hood of cars when I was younger.  Some of this was because I enjoyed it, some of it was because I just couldn't afford to take the car in to the mechanic.  From checking the oil to replacing the head gasket and the clutch...I somehow managed to fix it with dad's help.  The car I'm driving now...well you can't even get to the engine.  Honestly, it isn't under the hood...and I'm pretty sure it isn't in the trunk.  Heck if I know where they put the darn thing.

The Sixth Annual Lonestar Roundup was held at the Travis County Expo center this weekend.  They had acres of cars that came from the day (pre-1963) when you could pop the hood and identify the parts--spark plugs, carburetors, distributor caps, all there.  The sounds...oh the sound....the deep throaty rumble that shakes your bones.  The cars were beautifully restored mechanically and cosmetically by their owners.  The paint jobs on the cars were amazing--beautifully polished to a glistening red, an insane joker painted on the hood, a rat painted in the engine compartment. 

All this combined with perfect weather, good food (grilled alligator anyone?), great music, and even a wedding made for a memorable afternoon.  The only thing we did wrong....didn't allow for enough time.  Next year, I'll make sure I can spend all afternoon...and bring a hat.

Pictures from the event are at Tejas Photos.  More information is available at www. lonestarroundup.com.

Wow what a night - Austin Under 40 Awards

I spent the evening at the Austin Under 40 Awards sponsored by Deep in the Heart of Texas--What an extraordinary night!   The Austin Under 40 Awards recognizes Austin men and women under 40 who have achieved extraordinary professional success and also perform outstanding community service.

KXAN's Michelle Valles and co-host Cliff Redd did a brilliant job emceeing the event.  My friends Corey Bell from Trifusion, Jeff Turk from Formaspace, and Rob Johnson, Chief of Staff at the Lieutenant Governor's office were all nominated.  Not only did Corey win the Business award he won the night's top honor--Austinite of the Year.  Awesome!

The event raises money for Sunshine Camps--a camp for underprivileged kids.  One of the methods used is a silent auction.  AroundAustin donated a picture.  It was thrilling to see a high bid of $400 on the picture.  Cool huh. 

To get more information about the event go to http://www.austinunder40.org/