The Indian National Finals Rodeo rides into Las Vegas

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 27, 2011 | Comments Off on The Indian National Finals Rodeo rides into Las Vegas
Indian Rodeo Finals

The final event of the 2011 Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada at the South Point Hotel and Casino from November 8th—12th, 2011. Event organizers anticipat over 2,000 attendees. The Las Vegas stop is the last event of the year for the Rodeo. Formed over 35 years ago, INFR…

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Cyber Journalism and the Future of New Media

By Erin Walsh | Jun 24, 2011 | Comments Off on Cyber Journalism and the Future of New Media
Cyber Journalism

In my post last month titled, “Internet Writing, has it changed the Face of Journalism?”, we explored some of the major differences between cyber journalism, new media and old print media. And while it’s true that there are still enough people to substantiate the need for printed newspapers and magazines, the world is changing rapidly…

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3 Different Types of Journalists in a Changing World

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 23, 2011 | Comments Off on 3 Different Types of Journalists in a Changing World
Journalists

Journalism has grown and changed over the years. The role of a journalist differs by the medium and position, but the main goal is to provide information to the public. These professional writers may write about current events, review restaurants or events, or any type of interesting content. Newspaper Journalists A newspaper journalist can write…

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Keep Memory Alive Event Center—A Building to Remember

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 22, 2011 | Comments Off on Keep Memory Alive Event Center—A Building to Remember
Lou Ruvo Brain Center

I recently visited the Keep Memory Alive Event Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Next to the nearly completed Smith Center for the Performing Arts in the community of Symphony Park, this Frank Gehry-designed building is more of an art experience than a mere building. The Event Center has a…

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3 Things to do in Vegas Besides Gamble

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 21, 2011 | Comments Off on 3 Things to do in Vegas Besides Gamble
Red Rock Canyon

“How far do you live from the Strip?” my visiting Canadian friends asked me recently. They were shocked to learn I was an almost twenty-minute drive away! My Canadian friends had assumed that Vegas is the Strip; how could the rest of Las Vegas possibly exist so far from all the action? These people were…

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New Media versus Old School | Who Will be the Winner?

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 20, 2011 | Comments Off on New Media versus Old School | Who Will be the Winner?

The mass media are smack dab in the middle of a revolution let loose by the Internet and digital technology. The digital transformations have thrown publishing, broadcasting, and advertising in a whirlwind of “do-or-die” reorganization. Traditional and digital media all have elements that are great for different things–and all have limitations. Traditional and “new” media…

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Black Hat Conference Descends on Vegas

By James Crane | Jun 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Black Hat Conference Descends on Vegas
Black Hat Conference

The Black Hat Technical Security Conference will be taking place July 30th through August 4th at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino. It is expected to be the biggest Black Hat Conference yet, with over 6,000 black hat in attendance. Jeff Moss DEF CON and Black Hat Conference Founder The Black Hat Conference was founded in…

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DEF CON Conference 19—the Largest Hacker Convention on the Planet

By James Crane | Jun 16, 2011 | Comments Off on DEF CON Conference 19—the Largest Hacker Convention on the Planet

The Annual DEF CON convention this year will again be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, but the place will be different from the last five conventions. DEF CON 14 through 18, 2006 through 2010, were all held at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, but this year, the event will be taking place at the Rio…

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The Dennis Bono Show Review

By Elizabeth Crane | Jun 15, 2011 | Comments Off on The Dennis Bono Show Review
The Dennis Bono Show

I had the absolute pleasure of attending The Dennis Bono Show at the South Point Hotel and Casino in the main showroom. The house was packed for this live audience radio show. Dennis has collected many loyal followers over his Las Vegas career and they were there in full force to see their favorite performer.…

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CEO CFO Group Networking Luncheon with Guest Speaker Byron Georgiou

By James Crane | Jun 14, 2011 | Comments Off on CEO CFO Group Networking Luncheon with Guest Speaker Byron Georgiou

The CEO-CFO Group Networking Luncheon will have a very special guest speaker at their June networking event. Byron Georgiou will address the group of Las Vegas’ C-level executives. Byron Georgiou is one of only 10 individuals of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC). The FCIC has been given the duty of putting together what the…

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