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DTSTART:20090313T190000Z
DTEND:20090313T200000Z
SUMMARY:Everything You Know About Web Design Is Wrong
DESCRIPTION:Just as early filmmakers struggled to break free from the conventions of live theater\, after 10+ years Web designers are still trapped in the structures of the past. Forget pages\, linear text and other archaic vestiges of design's print ancestry; the separation of content from presentation has already changed everything.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:1a7227f5bb02acca7d56a938518a4d57@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900141
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DTSTART:20090313T210000Z
DTEND:20090313T213000Z
SUMMARY:The Principles of Beautiful Web Design
DESCRIPTION:Tired of making web sites that work absolutely perfectly but just don't look nice? If so\, then The Principles of Beautiful Web Design is for you. A simple\, easy-to-follow guide\, illustrated with plenty of full-color examples\, this book will lead you through the process of creating great designs from start to finish. Good design principles are not rocket science\, and using the information contained...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b039f83c87dc9e83a29c8cd60284999d@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901354
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DTSTART:20090313T213000Z
DTEND:20090313T220000Z
SUMMARY:Career Renegade: How To Make A Great Living Doing What You Love
DESCRIPTION:Career Renegade is 288 pages of kick-ass\, real-world\, seriously actionable strategies\, resources and case-studies that walk you through the process of building your career around the activities\, settings and people that make you come alive. Steering clear of new-age\, self-help fluff\, this veritable renegade roadmap dives squarely into how to turn nearly any passion into real money (often online)\,...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:73dc5244b3288192630001b808d3a149@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901335
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DTSTART:20090313T230000Z
DTEND:20090314T010000Z
SUMMARY:The Mix At Six
DESCRIPTION:Soft launch into the 2009 SXSW Interactive Festival experience with the Friday Night Mix at Six. Hosted by Social Media Group\, this official pre-party provides a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. Enjoy great views of downtown Austin from the rooftop deck and expanded room to network in the adjoining Tap Room!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Six Lounge\, 117 W 4th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090314T020000Z
DTEND:20090314T070000Z
SUMMARY:AMODA Digital Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Austin Museum of Digital Art presents a party featuring live electronic music and visual art. Expect video projections\, interactive installations\, and a Laptop Battle with musicians competing to outperform one another in a series of elimination rounds. Free for Interactive badge holders. www.amoda.org
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Mohawk\, 912 Red River St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090314T150000Z
DTEND:20090314T160000Z
SUMMARY:Even Faster Web Sites
DESCRIPTION:Steve is the author of High Performance Web Sites and the creator of YSlow\, the Firebug extension. Now working at Google\, Steve discusses the next set of best practices he's developed\, including advanced techniques for loading JavaScript\, where not to place inline scripts\, and the importance of using multiple domains to improve web performance.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901285
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DTSTART:20090314T163000Z
DTEND:20090314T173000Z
SUMMARY:Not the Same Old Story
DESCRIPTION:If the web provides so many ways to connect with audiences\, why are we all stuck telling the same story with our designs? Hear from a panel of storytelling experts on the importance of narrative and art direction online to break away from static and boring experiences.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900291
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DTSTART:20090314T190000Z
DTEND:20090314T200000Z
SUMMARY:Opening Remarks: Tony Hsieh
DESCRIPTION:At Zappos.com\, Tony Hsieh has fostered a culture where extraordinary customer service is the norm. Hear him talk about how good deeds can help you leverage the power of your audience to massively extend your brand.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901393
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DTSTART:20090314T203000Z
DTEND:20090314T213000Z
SUMMARY:From Freelance to Agency: Start Small\, Stay Small
DESCRIPTION:The web has always attracted mavericks and entrepreneurs\, and a rocky economy makes the freelance life more desirable (or at least more inevitable) than ever. So what happens when your freelance business starts to grow? How big can you get without getting bad? How can freelancers and small teams compete with traditional agencies? Hip freelancers and cool agency heads will answer questions\, compare...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900593
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DTSTART:20090314T210000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Mobile Social SXSW BBQ
DESCRIPTION:It's pedals not panels at the Mobile Social BBQ. Music. Food. Beer. Schwag. Raffle. Explore the intersection of bikes\, technology\, and culture with Bike Hugger. Sycons\, the DJs of the Sun to perform.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Brush Square Park: West Tent\, Across from Austin Conv. Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand with Web 2.0 Tools
DESCRIPTION:Getting attention for your brand (personal or company) is easier than ever thanks to the ole' interweb but doing it with "zing" is still key to building a following. Learn and ask question from the people who have built brands and careers by doing it with "zing"
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900046
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DTSTART:20090314T220000Z
DTEND:20090314T230000Z
SUMMARY:Web Typography: Quit Bitchin' and Get Your Glyph On
DESCRIPTION:Designers are still complaining about the limitations of Web typography. Is their case valid\, and will it be in the future? What myths are there about web typography and how do we dispel them? This panel will discuss overcoming constraints on web to create elegant\, legible\, and expressive typography.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900555
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DTSTART:20090314T230000Z
DTEND:20090315T010000Z
SUMMARY:SXSWi Opening Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Start mixing it up on day one with Razorfish at The Madison.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Madison\, 307 W 5th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8845891772
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DTSTART:20090314T233000Z
DTEND:20090315T070000Z
SUMMARY:The Bigg Digg Shindigg
DESCRIPTION:It's the return of the biggest party at SXSWi - the second annual Bigg Digg Shindigg\, Now with 100% More Diggnation! Come join Revision3 & Digg for an evening of revelry\, music & mayhem at the world famous Stubbs BBQ. We're featuring a live Diggnation\, great music from acclaimed band Republic Tigers\, DJ Mancub (Space Cowboys) spinning tunes late into the night\, and more to be announced. We've got...
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Stubb's\, 801 Red River St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51179937595
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DTSTART:20090315T010000Z
DTEND:20090315T040000Z
SUMMARY:SXSWi Opening Party (Frog Design)
DESCRIPTION:This is the legendary frog design party you've always been hearing about. Officially kick off the 16th year of SXSW Interactive at this unforgettable party!
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090315T020000Z
DTEND:20090315T090000Z
SUMMARY:The PureVolume House
DESCRIPTION:The PureVolume.com House
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The PureVolume.com House\, E 2nd St & Trinity St\, Austin\, TX 78701
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2f948851d01dc0330792a2410a07c78a@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.purevolume.com/thehouse/schedule
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DTSTART:20090315T030000Z
DTEND:20090315T060000Z
SUMMARY:OK! Happy Cog'aoke
DESCRIPTION:Happy Cog presents it's first annual SXSWi karaoke competition. Join us for an open bar\, unprecedented talent and demoralizing shame and regret. Sweet prizes for the winners. Hosted by Keyboard Man.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Scoot Inn\, 1308 E. 4th Street\, Austin TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090315T150000Z
DTEND:20090315T160000Z
SUMMARY:Is Spec Work Evil? The Online Creative Community Speaks
DESCRIPTION:The 'no-spec' movement has long held sway in the design community but the web has created a new model for design that allows a freer exchange of ideas and inspiration ??? and more ways to enter the design profession than ever before. What does social creativity look like?
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:177a453dd440b63d0fdcef4c21e91612@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900690
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DTSTART:20090315T150000Z
DTEND:20090315T160000Z
SUMMARY:Version Control: No More Save As...
DESCRIPTION:No longer something just big companies do\, version control can be just as useful for small teams and even one-man bands. This panel will discuss what tools are available\, differing approaches to controversial topics like branching\, and whether to use hosted or in-house.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900256
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DTSTART:20090315T163000Z
DTEND:20090315T173000Z
SUMMARY:Design for the Wisdom of Crowds
DESCRIPTION:People are often dumb\, so how can crowds be wise? James Surowiecki laid the groundwork in his book\, "The Wisdom of Crowds." In this solo presentation\, Derek Powazek will apply those ideas to the web\, concentrating on how to design websites that empower people to work together to create something truly awesome.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901323
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DTSTART:20090315T163000Z
DTEND:20090315T173000Z
SUMMARY:Journey to the Center of Design
DESCRIPTION:User-centered design was born in the 1980s\, amidst a world filled with frustration with blinking VCR clocks and computer command lines. Up until this time\, developers focused on making the devices work\, giving little heed to how they'd be used. Terms like "user friendly" and "easy to use\," buzzwords for the UCD movement\, soon became as common as "new and improved" on laundry soap.Fast forward 25 y...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4f6f792409b2d39a2dfe9b40cfbc344f@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901366
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DTSTART:20090315T203000Z
DTEND:20090315T213000Z
SUMMARY:We Have Been Objectified: Identity\, Consumerism\, and the Future of Designed Objects
DESCRIPTION:A discussion with a panel of industrial design experts about our complex relationship with the objects that surround us. This panel follows the premiere of "Objectified"\, a film by director Gary Hustwit examining the role of industrial design in contemporary culture. Moderated by Stuart Constatantine of Core77\, the panel will include Mr. Hustwit\, Tim Brown of IDEO\, Davin Stowell of Smart Design\, a...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901375
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DTSTART:20090315T203000Z
DTEND:20090315T213000Z
SUMMARY:Your Personal Blog is Dead
DESCRIPTION:Do you Twitter\, Flickr\, or Facebook? Then you could be guilty of blogicide. Users of those and other social networking applications are accused of helping to kill off the personal blog. And that may not be so bad. In this interactive session\, we'll present the evidence. You be the jury.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0900456
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DTSTART:20090316T150000Z
DTEND:20090316T160000Z
SUMMARY:Finance 2.0: Money Management to Save this Generation
DESCRIPTION:The country's economy sucks\, especially for young people. New sites give unprecedented financial insight and unique ways to save. Their founders promise the resulting changed relationship between people and their financial future will lead to less reliance on credit\, lower consumer debt\, and ultimately foster a stronger economy. How?!
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901297
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DTSTART:20090316T150000Z
DTEND:20090316T160000Z
SUMMARY:Grokking Bloggers: It's About Love and Underpants
DESCRIPTION:BlogHer's recent Social Media Study quantified what most developers and companies already intuited: Blogging is mainstream\, addictive and trusted. Women\, in particular\, are abandoning other media channels to get information\, and are becoming early adopters of every new Web 2.0 tool. This acquisition of information is only a by-product of acquiring something more powerful: empowerment. This early a...
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:39cec864e827749843905518c9a13b5b@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901122
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DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T173000Z
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship in the Belly of the Beast
DESCRIPTION:Small is beautiful at SXSW. From Getting Real to starting up\, the ethos is largely anti-large corporation. This attitude overlooks one of the most satisfying professional accomplishments: doing your own thing while working for The Man. This presentation uses examples to offer strategies for making the corporation work for you.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900336
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DTSTART:20090316T163000Z
DTEND:20090316T173000Z
SUMMARY:How Safe is Your Domain Name?
DESCRIPTION:Domain names are valuable property. But are they out there for the taking by people who do not have your best interests in mind? Join this panel of internet and legal experts for an informative discussion about the prevalence of internet identity theft. Learn steps you can take to protect one of your most important assets.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/schedule/?action=show&id=IAP0901232
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DTSTART:20090316T190000Z
DTEND:20090316T193000Z
SUMMARY:Quitter: How to Leave Your Perfectly Good Job
DESCRIPTION:Your folks won't understand it\, but sometimes you just need to quit your perfectly good job and go to work for yourself. This panel discussion will seek to understand what it is that makes a good entrepreneur and what are the best first-steps towards being one.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901331
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DTSTART:20090316T203000Z
DTEND:20090316T213000Z
SUMMARY:Building a Web Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Many businesses are built after-hours or during odd hours of the day and night. Join us for a panel discussion by entrepreneurs who built (or are building) their Web/E-commerce/Other business while holding a day job\, multiple jobs\, or who are currently balancing two+ career options.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900909
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DTSTART:20090316T203000Z
DTEND:20090316T213000Z
SUMMARY:No Web Professional Left Behind: Educating the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Far too often\, students aspiring to be web professionals leave school with a degree yet without adequate training to prepare them for the real world. It's time to stop complaining and start working to bridge the gap between industry and education.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900237
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DTSTART:20090316T210000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:WIRED Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Don't miss this special free event! Please join us for drinks\, hors d'oeuvres and trivia at Moonshine - right outside the Austin Convention Center. iPod touch giveaways courtesy of Wired. Must Be 21+ to attend.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill\, 303 Red River Street\, Austin\, TX
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:www.wired.com
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DTSTART:20090316T220000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:Bruce Sterling Session
DESCRIPTION:His state-of-the-cybersphere analyses are always a highlight of SXSW Interactive. Don't miss what the veteran science fiction writer and industry pundit has to say about the wired world this year.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901379
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DTSTART:20090316T220000Z
DTEND:20090316T230000Z
SUMMARY:Color Angels\, Episode 1: Colors: It's Not Black and White
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the challenges in color combinations as a key to successful website designs. Advice on what tools you'll need in your arsenal to be inspired. Navigating through cultural and accessibility differences in color and showcasing some of the best uses of color the web has to offer.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Hilton\, Room B
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900201
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DTSTART:20090316T230000Z
DTEND:20090317T010000Z
SUMMARY:Nuclear Taco
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 7th year of SXSW Interactive\, Nuclear Taco Night is a celebration of masochistic cuisine. Join a loose confederation of geeks to share the tears of joy that only come from experiencing Austin's hottest underground tradition: nuclear tacos. Don't worry - there will be ice cream to cool off the taste buds and music from Austin favorite Hilary York.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Brush Square Park: West Tent\, Across from Austin Conv. Center
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090316T230000Z
DTEND:20090317T010000Z
SUMMARY:PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for conversation\, food & drinks\, music\, and special guests. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:PBS Studio\, 406 E 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://pbs.org/sxsw
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DTSTART:20090317T000000Z
DTEND:20090317T023000Z
SUMMARY:20 x 2
DESCRIPTION:What happens when you take twenty hand-picked creatives\, give them each two minutes and the same ethereal question to interpret before a live audience? In it's ninth SXSW\, that's 20x2. Join us this year as we crack the code when asked "What's It Gonna Take?"
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Parish\, 214 E 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090317T003000Z
DTEND:20090317T030000Z
SUMMARY:Great British Booze-up
DESCRIPTION:The Great British Booze-up is back for its third year\, and this time it's personal. Those lovely guys from Clearleft\, Boagworld and Naklab have put some money behind the bar and will be treating our American cousins to a good old fashioned knees-up to a soundtrack of great British tunes\, straight from the mixmaster himself\, DJ Clagnut. Choppa choons and lashings and lashings of tasty beer. What mo...
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Shakespeare's Pub\, 314 E 6th St
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090317T020000Z
DTEND:20090317T070000Z
SUMMARY:Decider Party
DESCRIPTION:The Onion and The Barbarian Group team up again. This time\, to celebrate Decider.com\, the new website from the editors of the A.V. Club. Featuring performances from The Wooden Birds\, The Lemurs\, Low Line Caller\, and Eugene Mirman.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:The Mohawk\, 912 Red River St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8dd2fe151a3169967ac71f2485fe11a4@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090317T033000Z
DTEND:20090317T070000Z
SUMMARY:SXNW Party
DESCRIPTION:Acquia\, Blue Flavor\, Rackspace\, and Raincity Studios Present the 4th Annual SXNW Geek Party.
CATEGORIES:PARTY
LOCATION:Iron Cactus\, 606 Trinity St
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cc29e22ae0aa04f96e9c665356b1feda@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/parties_and_lounges
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DTSTART:20090317T150000Z
DTEND:20090317T160000Z
SUMMARY:The State of the Internet Memescape: 2008-10
DESCRIPTION:Whether it's Weezer's 'Pork and Beans' or LOLCat ubiquity\, the internet memescape is getting enormously bigger and badder. This talk will assess current trends in internet culture and discuss how changes in the software and hardware environment will alter the construction\, spread and evolution of online memes into the future.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:285551b8ee36857fd750ad6efad57103@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900338
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T163000Z
DTEND:20090317T173000Z
SUMMARY:UR Blog Sux and Print is Dead
DESCRIPTION:How to make the most of your blog's "overnight success" (get a book deal! quit your day job!) without letting anonymous commenters make you hate yourself in the process.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9707ceb99b7bda3933f52e74749a9d05@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0900514
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART:20090317T220000Z
DTEND:20090317T230000Z
SUMMARY:Rawking SXSW Year Round: Staying Inspired
DESCRIPTION:Tips and techniques on how to brings the energy and enthusiasm of SXSW to your professional pursuits and personal life throughout the year.
CATEGORIES:PANEL
LOCATION:Austin Convention Ctr\, Room 16AB
SEQUENCE:0
UID:90f1d5fd0c1e463caa746aaf0d8c5b2c@ctoverdrive.sxsw2009.sched.org
URL:http://sxsw.com/interactive/talks/panels/?action=show&id=IAP0901326
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