3 09/30/2009 09/30/2009 59 Did you know there are 4 steps to solving a Rubik's Cube? Do 'em one at a time and this "brain teaser" becomes a great party trick!!! Jr Programmer, Lego fanatic, Book hoarder, video game addict, and one of the few to know that the cake is in fact NOT a lie... Andy Blackledge 4 09/30/2009 3 09/30/2009 09/30/2009 58 Beers is one of the oldest beverages, 3rd most popular in the world and created approx 9,000 BC. Its more than an industry, its a mirror of ourselves and will continue to transform us and change with us. I would ike to reflect for a breif time on the history, impact past and present and pose questions about the future of humans and beer. I enjoy processes, participating and creating. I am a data junkie and homebrewer. Kris McBride Unaffiliated Brewers of Bend 09/30/2009 3 09/27/2009 http://twitter.com/hinderberger 09/27/2009 57 Tap Tap Tap, the mic is hot and it's your time to shine on stage. That song you practiced in the garage is ready to introduce to the world. But are you? Open mics... You see them listed in arts and entertainment line-ups for various clubs and bars around town. But what exactly are they? Do they have rules or do's and don'ts? Brian will offer his unique perspective on this, being a musican who is truely addicted to Open Mic'n. He'll explain how you, and your audience, can have a good experience I'm a proud father and husband, active musician and web geek. I confess that I am addicted to open mics and would love the opportunity to explain why. Brian Hinderberger 35 Artist 09/27/2009 3 09/27/2009 http://lilberger.blogspot.com/ 09/27/2009 56 When I was a kid, there wasn't much programming for kids other than Sesame Street and Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. Now, there are tons of choices. What do robot, cat, monsters and a DJ named Lance Rock have in common? They teach kids each day the lessons of life. Some might sound silly but they're really onto something. I'm a 30 something wannabe hipster mom who by day does marketing and by night is a mom and wife. Shannon Hinderberger 17 Wannabe Hipster Mommy Blogger 09/27/2009 3 09/30/2009 09/26/2009 55 I have been participating in a project called Postcrossing for the past year and it recently occurred to me that I was trying to communicate myself to someone I'd never met, to somewhere I'd probably never been, in 50 words or less. Then I learned about a project called Mysterious Letters in which two people decided to write a letter to everyone in the world, beginning with the small town of Cushendall, Ireland (pop. 467). What results in their notes are whimsical, endearing notes of adoration to complete strangers. Brilliant! All of this I find interesting considering that: - Only 70-75% of what is said in person is actually communicated via verbal & non-verbal cues - Only 30% is actually communicated if speaking over the phone, and - Only 7% is communicated via email So where does that leave written correspondence, much less a postcard? I am fueled by an intense curiosity for life and human interaction. I spend the majority of my days/week working as the Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator for Sunlight Solar here in Bend. However, my one eco-guilty pleasure is that I love mail and postcards despite the tremendous amount of resources consumed by airmail. Stephanie Manzo 34 09/26/2009 3 09/25/2009 http://www.eloquencecommunication.com/ 09/25/2009 54 We pilot our lives based on a thousand assumptions every day. They feel like real facts - things to make decisions based upon. The thing is, life is a prism and at any given moment there is a totally different angle through which to view reality. That other view might serve our larger goals way better - and there it is, right there, for the taking! It happens all the time in parenting, business, marriage and friendships. Let's take the mundane as well as the big events of life and look at it through different facets to see how "facts" can replace "facts" to build a new story... and change everything. Principal of Eloquence Communication (going through Renaissance, including new name and new brand). We help passion-driven entrepreneurs get crystal-clear in the messaging then promote their business through speaking, writing and social media. College instructor in public speaking and interpersonal communication for 7 years prior. 3 little girls and an extraordinary husband riding alongside in the journey. Michelle Barry Franco 33 Eloquence Communication 09/25/2009 3 09/23/2009 09/23/2009 53 I hate to run. But since I started running in March 2009 I've lost 25 pounds and dropped 3 pants sizes. I've made goals, and attained them. And I still have more goals planned... Along the way I've been supported by friends and hopefully inspired others to set better fitness goals. During this talk I'll describe my personal challenges and triumphs, funny moments, and why I started running (even though I hate it). I'll also talk a little bit about body image and womens' perception of what they see in the mirror in hopes that the women in the audience will feel better about their bodies and men will understand why our reflection can make us cry. Inspired by a blog post I wrote for "Go Fit Girl". http://gofitgirl.com/?p=3078 Jen's a native Oregonian and is happy to call Central Oregon "home" since 2003. She pays the bills as a website developer but cooking and raising her three kids are her real passions. She started running in March 2009 and just ran her first 10k in September. She hates to run. Jen Floyd 4 09/23/2009 3 09/25/2009 http://www.broofa.com/ 09/22/2009 52 Small bicycle shops - often consisting of a single frame builder working out of his or her garage - are producing some of the finest, most innovative, bikes in the cycling industry. This presentation will provide a whirlwind tour of the handmade bicycle industry while showcasing the work of some of the most talented framebuilders in the world. Mr. Kieffer is a local software developer and bicycle enthusiast. He also helps organize and maintains BendTech (bendtech.com), a loose affiliation of 200+ local technology professionals dedicated to improving Central Oregon's technology community. Robert Kieffer 9 09/22/2009 3 09/22/2009 http://n/A 09/22/2009 51 Is life passing you by and are you losing focus? Is each day a reaction to the day's events instead of a well thought out plan or desire? This is a motivational speech designed to get people to think about their goals and refocus their life. The speech will include props and audience participation. Before being a mom to two busy boys, Brenda was an instructor for adults and at-risk youth. Prior to her experience as an educator, she was a manager at a large insurance company. Her experience as a manager included teaching employee classes, teaching Junior Achievement, and earning a CTM in Toastmasters. In college, Brenda earned a place on the forensic team and won several contests. Brenda has also been invited to speak at various forums and conferences around the country (b.k. - before kids). Brenda Gessner mom 09/22/2009 3 09/21/2009 09/21/2009 50 Narrated in a free verse style, my presentation will tell the story of a present day nomad through the pictures taken on her cell phone. From the plaintive views out airplane windows leaving home behind, to photos capturing the random acts of kindness of hotel housekeepers, I want to tell my story against the grainy backdrop of life-impacting moments captured on a disposal and undistinctive medium. I'm a lawyer who counsels start-up and growing technology companies. I moved to Bend during the Dot Com boom in the Silicon Valley so my kids could be raised outside of the fast-paced environment and grow up to be avid outdoorsmen. They lived in Bend, I remained a nomad, traveling outside of Oregon to work all over the United States so my kids could call Bend home. Meri Glade 32 Room Service 09/21/2009 3 09/16/2009 09/16/2009 49 MI6, a team of youth competing in the First Lego League "Smart Move" Challenge will present their findings from their pedestrian vs vehicle safety evaluation of the Bend area. Watch shocking Lego mischief modeling bike, pedestrian, or skater vs vehicle crashes on local Bend streets. Listen to the youth evaluate pedestrian safety in Bend, and present solutions to keep you safe! Mac - Mac is a home schooled youth interested in aeronautics and Legos. Currently pursuing his PhD (in his head) in AstroPhysic and Military Intelligence. Andy - Andy is a middle schooler at High Desert Middle School.He is interested in tormenting his siblings, and reading. Currently pursuing his PhD (in his head) in real time computing. Nate - Nate is a 7th grader at Pilot Butte Middle School. He enjoys skate boarding, Legos, and riding dirt bikes. Currently pursuing his PhD (in his head) in mechanical engineering. Dusty - Dusty is a home schooled youth interested acting, animals, and aquatic mud structures. Currently pursuing his PhD (in his head) veterinarian sciences. MI6 09/16/2009 3 09/16/2009 http://exerlearning.blogspot.com/ 09/16/2009 48 Moving to the high desert 8 years ago seemed like a time for rocky hikes, sage and forests, mountain biking nirvana and earth underfoot. Surprisingly water in all its forms abounds and my past as a tropics surfer and ocean girl discovered a culture of watery (in all its forms) fun - especially the hottest new trend, stand up paddling. Central Oregon has provided a palette of images and ideas that I would like to share to ignite a spirit of adventure and curiosity in the audience http://www.footgaming.com/About/ Judy Shasek what? 09/16/2009 3 09/10/2009 http://www.oilman.ca/ 09/10/2009 47 Seeing as how I know a ton about search marketing there are many other things I know very little about. Join me on my journey of random discovery. Sharks? maybe. Giant killer robots from Venus? doubtful. Fungus growing out of dead ants? most definitely. Todd Friesen is considered by many to be an SEO pioneer. He entered the SEO world in 1998 and has since worked with top-name clients like Sharper Image, Nike, Neiman Marcus and Accor Hotels North America on natural search optimization. He is an expert in search engine marketing, a former administrator at Webmasterworld, and former moderator for Search Engine Watch. He co-hosted the popular SEO Rockstars on WebmasterRadio.FM, as well as a regular speaker at Search Engine Strategies, WebmasterWorld Pubcon, SMX and other conferences including Shop.org. He has also a regular contributor to OMMA Magazine and regularly posts on his own blog at www.oilman.ca. Todd is the VP of Search at Position Technologies and works with new and established companies to optimize existing sites and help architect new ones to achieve optimal natural search engine rankings. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and currently resides in Gig Harbor WA. Todd Friesen 09/10/2009 3 08/25/2009 http://www.gregbolt.com/ 08/25/2009 46 From Ann Jillian (if you get that reference I'll give you a dollar) to Wilford Brimley we've heard how much it sucks to be diabetic. Well...the truth is they're right! Being diabetic does suck, whether it's paying for supplies, watching what you eat, or having to listen to other people tell you how to be a "better diabetic" it can get a little overwhelming. But, luckily there are people like me who still know how to have a good time. After this presentation you will, hopefully, get a glimpse of what it "really" means to be a Type 1 diabetic and how you can help. I am a white, Appalachian, male (WAM for short). I played college baseball at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC where I received a BA in Political Science (1999). I graduated from West Virginia University with a MS in Phyiscal Education with an emphasis in Athletic Coaching Education (2001). I graduated from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education with a MDiv (2007) and am candidate for the office of minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). I am married to Beloved (who is also the associate pastor at a church in Redmond where we live). I work at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, Oregon. I am ADHD and extroverted. I am a type one diabetic and prefer stream of consciousness as opposed to well formed thoughts. I am a DIE HARD West Virginia Mountaineer fan! Let’s Go… I was in school for 21 years of my life, which means that I know for sure that I don’t know a lot. Greg Bolt 19 First Presbyterian Church 08/25/2009 3 07/15/2009 http://www.myspace.com/kirikosage.com 07/15/2009 45 it is a peice about the truth about poetry. i hope to enlighten the crowd with what poets do these days were we look for inspreation and to inspiring poets. how to get a start and begin looking to there own poetic side i am a poet looking for an outlook thinking about a start.... wanting to teach i few people my trade but anyway i am 17 years old a resident of bend oregon and i want to get to know more ppl zachary tucker just a friend of @sarahcofer 07/15/2009 3 06/10/2009 06/10/2009 43 Cardigan-wearing librarian by day, kick-a$$ derby girl by night..learn about the benefits of having an alter ego, and how these two sides have made me a better person. Nerdy, crafty, roller derbying librarian who likes cooking, outdoor adventures, and road trips. April Witteveen Deschutes Public Library; Lava City Roller Dolls 06/10/2009 3 06/20/2009 http://david.runneals.com/ 06/04/2009 41 Amateur radio is still alive and well, and coming into the 21st Century as a playground for the technically curious. In addition to the work hams do in disaster relief communications, there is a lot of places for experimentation and learning. Ham radio is pushing the future of digital voice communications, high-speed "Internet" over incredible distances, and many more fun, and interesting things! Understanding our wireless world and how it works starts with an entry-level ham radio license: where you take it from there is up to you. This presentation is going to be presented with @sarahcofer and her youth. I'm a student at Nevada, Iowa High School. I have many hobbies including Ham Radio, GIS Mapping, Archery, Shotgun, and many more! David Runneals 29 06/04/2009 3 06/04/2009 http://www.david.runneals.com/ 06/04/2009 40 What is a GIS? How do I use a GIS? Do I use a GIS daily? Is GPS related to a GIS? Those questions and many more to be answered during my rapid fire presentation with @sarahcofer and her youth (including @kirikosage). I'm a student at Nevada, Iowa High School. I have many hobbies including Ham Radio, GIS Mapping, Archery, Shotgun, and many more! David Runneals 29 06/04/2009