(via Wiki) The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), founded in 1996, is a non-profit organization that promotes computer and video game entertainment with the annual D.I.C.E. Summit event, where its Interactive Achievement Awards ceremony has been held annually since 1998. Its membership consists of industry professionals, and only professional members who meet a set of minimum criteria are able to vote for the best entertainment software of the year.
D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Summit is an annual multi-day gathering of videogame executives held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Established in 2002 by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the conference is host to the annual Entertainment Software Association's Interactive Achievement Awards. The conference differs from other industry conferences in its emphasis on the business and production end of the industry, with a focus on trends and innovations in videogame design. The conference specializes in providing a more intimate, orderly venue for select industry leaders to network.
Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist, who became an Internet sensation for his 'The Last Lecture' speech on September 18, 2007, died of pancreatic cancer on July 25 (Friday), 2008. He was 47. In February, 2008, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in California announced the creation of the Dr. Randy Pausch Scholarship Fund for university students who pursue careers in game design, development and production.
Useful links:
www.interactive.org
www.dicesummit.org
www.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5700431505846055184
Randy's 'The Last Lecture' was really inspiring. He will be dearly missed but will always remain in our hearts.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
The Most Expensive Cups Of Coffee
(via Forbes) According to a new survey by the London office of U.S. consulting firm Mercer, the average cup of coffee in Moscow costs $10.19, including service, $6.77 in Paris, $6.62 in Athens, $2.03 in Buenos Aires, $2.36 in Johannesburg, and $3.75 in New York. Intriguing! Go to www.mercer.com for the annual cost of living survey, which covers 143 cities across six continents and measures the relative cost of more than 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment. A real eye opener!
John Mellencamp's Life, Death, Love And Freedom
Life Death Love and Freedom by John Mellencamp is unique and distinctive + he is enjoying a mini renaissance after his recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, but in my view his songs still have the same luster, electricity and character. Useful link:
Zhengrong Shi
Dr Zhengrong Shi is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Suntech Power, China's largest photovoltaic manufacturer. He is also an adviser to the Chinese government on renewable energy policies. He predicts solar power will rival oil and coal before the end of the next decade. I think he is the right man at the right time--China's Sunshine Boy!Useful links:
www.suntech-power.com
www.metropoliscongress2008.com
New Acropolis Museum
(via Wiki) The New Acropolis Museum is a purpose built museum by architect Bernard Tschumi to house the archaeological findings related to the Acropolis Hill, in Athens, Greece. It is located near the Acropolis. A must-visit.Useful links:
Lucky Lakshmi 2008
Lucky Lakshmi, India’s largest jewelry shopping festival, will be held September 30 - November 3, 2008.
Useful links:
www.luckylakshmi.com
www.gjf.in
www.gold.org
A must-visit.
Useful links:
www.luckylakshmi.com
www.gjf.in
www.gold.org
A must-visit.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Bird
Charles Parker was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. A biographical film called Bird, starring Forest Whitaker as Parker and directed by Clint Eastwood, was released in 1988.
Useful links:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0094747
www.cmgww.com/music/parker
I love jazz, and 'Bird' was an inspiring jazz movie.
Useful links:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0094747
www.cmgww.com/music/parker
I love jazz, and 'Bird' was an inspiring jazz movie.
The New Jewelry Gallery At The Victoria And Albert Museum
Suzy Menkes writes about the new high-tech jewelry gallery at the Victoria and Albert Museum + the imaginative designs by the architect Eva Jiricna + other viewpoints @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/07/22/arts/fvanda.php
Useful links:
www.vam.ac.uk
www.ejal.com
A must-visit.
Useful links:
www.vam.ac.uk
www.ejal.com
A must-visit.
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