Sunday, October 4, 2009
Steps for resetting twitter user name/password on MAC:
1 - Close Air Companion
2 - delete file:
3 - restart Air Companion
Labels: adobe max 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
MAX Party = MAX Bash
Imagine having the hottest, newest entertainment complex in LA as your exclusive playground. This year's MAX Bash will be taking place at L.A. LIVE--the ultimate entertainment campus located in the center of the entertainment capital of the world. It is the premiere destination for dining, music, sports, and events offering an experience like no other. True entertainment is all about being center stage and this year's event will start at the center of it all--Nokia Plaza. Serving as the hub for the evening, the plaza will offer entertainment throughout the night under the stars and gigantic LED screen displays. From Nokia Plaza, you will be able to explore four unique venues offering something for everyone.
The GRAMMY Museum pays tribute to music's rich cultural history by exploring and celebrating the enduring legacies of all forms of music--the creative process, the art and technology of the recording process and the history of the premier recognition of excellence in recorded music. You won't want to miss Michael Jackson's outfits on display , or experience first-hand the challenge and satisfaction of making great music in touch-screen, interactive studios that take you inside a real recording process. This one-of-a-kind experience is engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational.
Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge blends bowling with a sleek atmosphere featuring music, lights and electronic art shows. There are 18 state-of-the-art lanes, a modern bar and lounge and pool tables to boot. Socks and shoes included!
Dubbed "The House of Blues for Latin music", the Conga Room is the quintessential club experience. Designed by the award-winning Belzberg Architects, The Conga room is a contemporary space that reflects the vibrant energies of Barcelona and Mexico City. It is designed to pay homage to Latino culture with a digital mural and a sculpture created by artist and Film Director, Sergio Arau. Take your turn at learning a few dances-- from salsa and tango to regional steps from around the world--or relax in the various lounges and enjoy the music and incredible surroundings.
Looking for the ultimate sports viewing environment or wanting to test your skills in interactive games and attractions? Then ESPN Zone is the place for you! Over 100 TV screens, arcade sports simulators and video games await you. Unlimited play cards will be distributed to all guests. Cards valid for Tuesday night only.
Labels: Adobe MAX, adobe max 2009, MAX Bash, Party
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
This year at Adobe Max we'll have some sessions on open source and open initiatives.
First, Peter Elst will be presenting "Community Matters". adobe is deeply engaged with the community, and Peter will help introduce to all the pieces where you can engage with Adobe. Leave this session with the information you need to share your knowledge, gain continual new insights and in general, make your life easier.
Piotr Walczyszyn will talk about building the e-Deklaracje desktop, a look into how Flex and AIR work in providing open government tools. As a develop session, Piotr will delve into the actual construction of the power of Poland's new e-government desktop AIR application
Dave McAllister will delve into the ways to make money through open source, including buisness models and things to consider. Adobe is constantly releasing technology into open source, let's talk about what and how you can use that to build your value.
Finally, from one of the best sies around for all things political, Ryan Mannion will discuss the creation of the superstar site, Politico.com. In five weeks, Ryan and team created the site that still is the one-stop shop for political happening. Don't miss the chance to hear Ryan's view of working with technologies to build Politico.com.
Labels: adobe max 2009, AIR, community, e-government, Flex, Open source, Open standards
Monday, August 10, 2009
LiveCycle at MAX 2009
When MAX 2008 ended last year, I did the normal post-mortem conference interviews with a few customers, some partners, and a few developer buddies that I had met in previous outings, to get their feedback and make a plan for improvements in 2009. To my surprise, one common question kept coming up in the conversations – where the heck was LiveCycle? It seemed that there was a ton of interest for LiveCycle at MAX, and we didn’t deliver enough content or value for those attending to take serious notice. Wow – didn’t see that coming. MAX wasn’t the typical LiveCycle-geared conference, or at least that’s what I thought.
Well, this will not be the case for MAX 2009.
This year, you will have the opportunity to participate in dedicated LiveCycle ES sessions and labs, which I hope will exceed your expectations. We will have two dedicated rooms for our Develop sessions and labs, and you will hear all about the latest developments in LiveCycle ES from subject matter experts. You will also have the opportunity to attend a number of Envision sessions where you will hear from customers and partners as they highlight their experience and show case their solutions using the Adobe platform. All of these labs and sessions have been posted to the online Session Catalog, and you can find them by filtering by product, and selecting ‘LiveCycle ES’.
We will also have a number of activities for 1-on-1 discussions, to ensure we get to hear directly from our Enterprise customers and help set-up networking opportunities for you, via the Meet the LiveCycle Community event and a number of Birds of a Feather sessions. As more details are put together on the activities, I will post.
As another blogger posted – MAX, it ain’t just for Flash programmers anymore! – so, you LiveCycle folks are now in the know and can expect to be wow’d at MAX 2009.
Labels: adobe max 2009, LiveCycle
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Getting to Adobe MAX 2009 on a budget. Get a $400 discount!
Can you believe that
Adobe MAX 2009 is only 10 weeks away!? Now would be a perfect time to start planning your trip. Since we are still stuck in these grim economic times, I thought it was a good idea to give you some tips on how and where to find the best prices for your MAX tickets, flights and hotels.
MAX TICKETSIf you get your MAX ticket before August 31st, you can benefit from the early bird pricing. A full conference ticket will cost you $1295 or €907. That's a $200 discount on the regular pricing! That includes lunch on all conference days, access to all keynotes and evening events and access to all breakout sessions and labs. Traveling alone is no fun so there's also a group discount. If you travel in a group of three or more, your registration price per pass is only $1095 or €767.
If you're in the US, you can get
$400 off the regular price when you purchase one of the listed products from the Adobe Store. This offer is only valid in the US but for since we're all friends here, I think I can do something special.
If you're not in the US, you can use promo code EMA931(restrictions apply*) to get a $400 discount on the regular pricing. Your MAX ticket will then cost $1095 or €767. Register here!
FLIGHTSFinding an affordable flight is all about timing. If you book your flight well in advance, the flight will be cheaper. Generally if you also include a weekend stay, the price of your flight gets a lot cheaper. In case of MAX, I would suggest flying over on Friday October 2nd. Spending the extra days in the hotel is in most cases cheaper than the extra cost on the flight. Also check with your local travel agent. They may have a promotion for a certain airline. And also shop around! I've just checked some routes from Europe to Los Angeles and you can get a flight today for as little as €350. Which reminds me that I should probably book my flight as well ;-)
HOTELThere are a ton of motels and hotels in the greater Los Angeles area and if you're not picky, you can even find a place to stay for as little as €14 a night. There really is a lot of choice in LA and I'm sure you can easily find a place to stay in your budget range. You can find a decent hotel starting at €50/$70 a night. For hotels near the venue, check out this
Google Maps link. If you don't mind a little drive in the morning, you should also check hotels a little further away from the venue. But beware that LA traffic can be brutal in the morning and evenings.
CAR RENTALRenting a car is not a bad idea. Los Angeles is huge and public transportation can be a bit challenging. If you are going to rent a car, make sure you shop around! Compare the prices from different companies and also check with your local travel agent. They usually have even better prices than what you can get online.
If you do rent a car, make sure you also do some sightseeing. Meet up with some of your friends and colleagues to share the milage and do a little road-trip. I can really recommend going to Santa Monica and/or Venice beach.
If you want to do some shopping for some cool attire, head on down to Melrose Avenue (between Fairfax and La Brea). If you're done shopping, get yourself a cookies and cream milkshake at Johnny Rockets on the corner of Melrose and Gardner. Make sure you sit outside so you can watch the people walk by and maybe you'll even spot a celeb ;-)
I can also recommend doing some shopping at
Farmers Market. Whether you want to shop for some fresh fruit, hot sauce, get some goodies at an Apple store or get a new Taschen book, Farmers Market has it all.
If this is your first time in LA, you have to walk Hollywood Boulevard and get a photo of your favorite celeb's star on the walk of fame. But know that that will only keep you busy for about half an hour.
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST DEALSI've recently discovered
Momondo.com. This Danish startup finds the best travel deals for you and displays them in a nice uncluttered interface. Not sure if this is the cheapest flight available for that period? Then click on the price calendar to see if there are any cheaper flights. It will also find the best deals for hotels and car rentals. I've already mentioned it before in this post but also check with your local travel agent. You never know if they have a promotion for LA if you don't ask.
DISCLAIMER: Please note that Euro pricing is provided for information only. Exchange rates calculated with Google on July 28th 2009. Also read Google's
disclaimer.
* Offer good for new Adobe MAX 2009 registrants only. Offer good for Adobe MAX 2009 full conference pass registration only. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer, package or registration code. Offer expires at 11:59pm PST on October 4, 2009. Offer is not transferable and valid only for intended recipient. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions for Adobe MAX registrations will also apply.
Labels: Adobe MAX, adobe max 2009, discount, los angeles, MAX2009, promocode
