The May Report: 10/18/2011: The risk of the triple play: I wes sans internet connection, phone, and cable for about 24 hours; & the other lesson is rely on the pros, not on your brilliant brother or the building engineer; Konstantin Kostov told me at the 9/26 Clean Energy networking event that Heartland is close to another deal; Many things to come: Dave Tolmie was a key person in the search that lead to hiring Kevin Willer; the deputy mayor of Chicago told the CEC dinner that Rahm has created 7k jobs w/o incentives; from MIT-EF on 9/26, IBM’s Watson was developed by having people spread widely all over the world — yes, a fairly small group but not clustered in one spot as they were in Boca Raton in 1981; while many workers prefer working outside the office, if the error rate is too high, they’re required to go back to working inside the four walls; Jeff @Jwillie Willinger tweets himself into possible permanent disqualification from current and future Chicago Marathons by putting his social network activities over the safety of other runners, according to race officials who are investigating his behavior during the race; If you;ve been to The Bagel on Broadway in the last 21 years, you may have been waited on by Brenda Shore (their most popular waitress), but she quit two mos. ago — I just found out two days ago

Editor and publisher: Ron May, ron@themayreport.com, ronaldmay@aol.com, www.themayreport.com , 773-525-3944.

If you missed an article, go here: www.tmronline.com/A55951/tmrarticles.nsf/vwFullNewsletter

Louis Brandeis: “Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants.”
______________________________
**************************************
Fast and Professional Website Development/Programming
please contact Backlinks Company www.BLcompany.com
Mike Freud 970-391-0632 mikefreud@gmail.com
**********************************
_________________
**************************************
MIT Enterprise Forum October 19, 2011

Cloud Computing- Practical Guide to What Belongs in the Cloud and What Doesn’t

You can’t ignore the fact that more organizations are turning to cloud based hosting of data. But a lot of questions still arise from this technology evolution.
Is it Safe?
What is a Hybrid Cloud?
What are the economics of cloud computing?
Will my hosting agent crash– if so where is my data?
Do I still need to keep some archive?
Can I reduce my IT staff by moving to the cloud?
What should I be looking for in a cloud provider?
Our panel will be answering these questions any many more.
Moderator:
Larry Driben, PhD, President of Pearl Street Group and instructor on Cloud Computing at DePaul University
Panel:
Chad Thibodeau, Cleversafe
Brandon Feitag, VM Ware
Michael Topalovich, Delivered Innovation
James Kunick, Much Shelist Law Frim

Where: IBM Innovation Center 71 S. Wacker Chicago
Time: 5:30 Networking 6:30 – 8 Program
Click here to register

mitefchicago.clubexpress.com/

******************************************
_________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Scoop section:

– Ed Longanecker: Advantage Illinois webinars – new lending and venture programs for small businesses
– Jeff @Jwillie Willinger tweets himself into possible permanent disqualification from current and future Chicago Marathons by putting his social network activities over the safety of other runners, according to race officials who are investigating his behavior during the race
– Former Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Arrested for Drunk Driving
– Mary Spaeth: Smart Grid issues
– Casey Christensen: TicketPeg
– Apple enters Paper Greeting Card space with Hallmark
– JKImaging: What about Orange Media?
– Jennifer Gerlach: Follow-up and launch party
– Matt Brown: Tracy McGrady Pledges to Expand Sister Schools Program in support of Darfuri Youth
– John Ostler: Yes, John, I keep every card, every tape and every other piece of paper — who knows, it could form a library of the history of Chicago high tech someday
– Sarek Parks: Update on info.
– SES Chicago Early Bird Rates Expire Next Friday, Oct. 21
– Technori Pitch – Over 300 Tickets Sold Already – Watch as Six Startups Launch Onstage
– Which Crain’s article?
– SANS Infosec Training – coming to Chicago October 23-28
– There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Dispose of Old Computers
– Miscellaneous notes: (3 messages)
__________________________
The Scoop section:
____________________
Ed Longanecker: Advantage Illinois webinars – new lending and venture programs for small businesses

Subject: Advantage Illinois webinars – new lending and venture programs for small businesses
Date: 10/18/2011 3:21:10 P.M. Central Daylight Time
From: ed.longanecker@techamerica.org
To: ronaldmay@aol.com

Ron,
As you know, Governor Quinn recently launched Advantage Illinois, the DCEO enhanced portfolio of lending and venture capital programs, to help small businesses gain much-needed access to capital. TechAmerica was thrilled to participate in the recent press conference announcing this important program and we are committed to supporting the effort. I specifically wanted to make sure your technology readers were aware of the upcoming training webinars on October 20 and 21 that will focus on this new lending initiative with the state.
I’ve included the link to register and more details below. Thank you.
REGISTER: advantageillinois.eventbrite.com.
More details:
The number one challenge small businesses face in today’s economy is gaining the funds they need to start or run their business. Governor Pat Quinn recently launched Advantage Illinois, the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s enhanced portfolio of lending and venture capital programs, to help small businesses gain much-needed access to capital.
There has never been a better time to grow Illinois ideas or business! Register for the webinar and learn more about:
• Capital Access Program (CAP) assists businesses with various financing needs. It is designed to encourage financial institutions to make loans to small and new businesses that do not qualify under conventional lending policies.
• Participation Loan Program (PLP) supports businesses with projects that create or retain jobs and/or modernize their businesses to improve competitiveness. One component of the program is devoted to Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran-Owned businesses (MWDV PLP). The state purchases and subordinates part of the loan to help mitigate lender risk.
• Collateral Support Program (CSP) establishes savings accounts or CDs that provide cash collateral support to lending institutions to enhance the equity and/or loan collateral levels of small business borrowers.
• Invest Illinois Venture Fund Program (IIVF) is a new venture capital program to support young, innovative companies in Illinois that show high growth potential, can demonstrate their place in the market and already have other investors.
Businesses interested in receiving loans from these programs are encouraged to visit their local Illinois SBDC for assistance to ensure that they have their financial and business plan materials in order before their bank is enrolled. Use the Find a Location button to locate your nearest office. You may also view the archived “Starting a Business” Webinars on Illinois workNet, click here to watch!
Ed
Ed Longanecker
Executive Director, Regional Vice President
TechAmerica
1100 E. Warrenville Road, Suite 150
Naperville, IL 60563
P 630.282.4332
F 877.726.8459
M 630.890.2015
Ed.Longanecker@TechAmerica.org
Follow us on Twitter, become a Facebook fan, and join our LinkedIn group to connect with your industry peers!
_______________________________
Jeff @Jwillie Willinger tweets himself into possible permanent disqualification from current and future Chicago Marathons by putting his social network activities over the safety of other runners, according to race officials who are investigating his behavior during the race

Chicago Marathon
Inbox
X
Reply
from Borling, Jeremy A jeremy.borling@bankofamerica.com
to “ron@themayreport.com”
date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 3:49 PM
subject Chicago Marathon
mailed-by bankofamerica.com
signed-by bankofamerica.com
hide details 3:49 PM (0 minutes ago)
Hi Ron,

Thanks for your voice message. As stated in our event rules and guidelines, electronic devices such as cell phones, cameras and computers are prohibited from use on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon course. It is a participant safety issue, as participants should not be distracted while on the course, putting themselves and those around them at risk of injury. According to that rule, Tweeting from the course would also be prohibited. The rule is difficult to police among 40,000 participants, made more difficult by the fact that while music devices/headphones are permitted, devices such as iPods and iPhones function not only as music players, but as phones, computers, cameras, video recorders, etc. However, if we receive a complaint from a participant that they were put in harm’s way or somehow impeded by another participant using an electronic device, or if a race official is made aware of a participant safety issue involving the use of an electronic device, we will review the situation and it may result in the disqualification of that individual.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Jeremy

—————————————————-
Jeremy Borling
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago Event Management, Inc.

135 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1160
Chicago, IL 60603

O: 312.992.6614
M: 312.446.0183
F: 312.904.9820
E: jeremy.borling@bankofamerica.com

www.chicagomarathon.com
www.facebook.com/chicagomarathon
_________________________________
Former Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Arrested for Drunk Driving

www.thewrap.com/media/column-post/former-tribune-ceo-randy-michaels-arrested-drunk-driving-31883

Media
« MTVX Chief on New ‘Liquid TV’: Yes, We Want Another ‘Beavis and Butt-head’ iOS5 Downloads Reach 25M as Apple’s iPhone 4S Flies Off the Shelves »

Former Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Arrested for Drunk Driving

Published: October 15, 2011 @ 6:07 pm
Post a Comment

Print this page

34
6
inShare.

By Sharon Waxman

Randy Michaels, the Tribune Co. chief executive ousted last year after cultivating a “frat house” atmosphere at the historic newspaper company, was arrested on drunken driving charges after driving his car into the mud at 2 a.m. in Cincinnati.

The executive, who now runs a radio company, was arrested by police who found him stuck under an overpass on Friday, his car mired in mud and water up to the frame.

The police report said Michael’s eyes were bloodshot and he was described as “unsteady” on his feet. He also failed three sobriety field tests, including walking in a straight line. Michaels could not touch his heel to toe while walking and could not stand on one leg for more than three or four seconds, according to the report.

According to Cincinnati.com, Michaels refused an alcohol breath test. He was charged with driving on a road that was closed and released from jail after posting bond.

Michaels, whose real name is apparently Benjamin Homel, was brought in to Tribune by owner Sam Zell in 2007 to remake the newspaper company.

He remade it scandalously, not only by slashing staff and bringing in cronies from his radio background, but by promoting an atmosphere that led to allegations of sexual misconduct and charges that Michaels promoted what many referred to as a “frat house” atmosphere at the Tribune Company.

He was forced out a year ago, shortly after a lengthy New York Times investigative article exposed the culture of the Tribune under his leadership.
_________________________________
Mary Spaeth: Smart Grid issues

Re: The May Report: 10/17/2011: That Smart Grid conference down at IIT on Tues and Wednesday sounds pretty interesting; Jason Goodrich’s (and his wife’s) firm is now cfalled GetShortList and seeks $750K; Andrew Nieman’s firm Scene Tap raised $1.7MM from two commodities traders and F&F — what got them going was the desire to pick up women in bars ; Dan Hess, formerly of comScore, has raised $1.5MM from IL Ventures and some angels for a deal aggregator called Local Offer Network; George Nicholson’s Trainingu247.com has annual revenues of $2MM and they are entirely bootstrapped based on customer sales revenue and tuition fees; Grub Hub– no surprise here — beat out IfByPhone and Viewpoints for the Merrick Award but Michael Ferro was not there; My sources tell me that Rahm has dismantled the Mayor’s Council of Technology Advisors and is replacing it with an expanded World Business Chicago group which gives the Mayor more flexibility and the ability to hit up the cos
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from mary.spaeth@transmera.com via eigbox.net
to The May Report
date Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM
subject Re: The May Report: 10/17/2011: That Smart Grid conference down at IIT on Tues and Wednesday sounds pretty interesting; Jason Goodrich’s (and his wife’s) firm is now cfalled GetShortList and seeks $750K; Andrew Nieman’s firm Scene Tap raised $1.7MM from two commodities traders and F&F — what got them going was the desire to pick up women in bars ; Dan Hess, formerly of comScore, has raised $1.5MM from IL Ventures and some angels for a deal aggregator called Local Offer Network; George Nicholson’s Trainingu247.com has annual revenues of $2MM and they are entirely bootstrapped based on customer sales revenue and tuition fees; Grub Hub– no surprise here — beat out IfByPhone and Viewpoints for the Merrick Award but Michael Ferro was not there; My sources tell me that Rahm has dismantled the Mayor’s Council of Technology Advisors and is replacing it with an expanded World Business Chicago group which gives the Mayor more flexibility and the ability to hit up the cos
mailed-by eigbox.net
Important mainly because it was sent directly to you.
hide details 6:26 PM (20 hours ago)
HI Ron.
Smart Grids could be worth some critical discussion among your readers.
I’d be interested in hearing their views and ruminations.
It may be timely with the upcoming event to consider which elements of the
grid activity/concept are truly relevant to university research, which to
climate and energy efficiency, and which to advancing electric commodity
trading at the expense of consumers. The truth lies somewhere in the
details which are indeed complex, but too few people are taking time to
root out the motivations of industry players who seek to gain R&D
advantage and profit on the backs of tax payers who are already paying
out-of-control utility prices. Maybe I’ve had a bit too much OWS this
week, but the energy industry has been irking me ever since de-regulation
in 1996 and even more so since Enron’s fiasco. I am afraid that the “smart
grid”, beyond its theoretical nobility, may turn out to be a very large
and unwieldy and very naked emperor.
Best regards from Sweden, the land of great innovations like Spotify, Saab
Jets, IKEA, and H&M, but sadly is, in the form of Vattenfall, also leading
the energy oligopoly in Europe along with our friends from Eon in Germany.
Mary
________________________________
Casey Christensen: TicketPeg

TicketPeg
Inbox
X
Reply
from Casey Christensen casey@pegwise.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 10:32 AM
subject TicketPeg
hide details 10:32 AM (4 hours ago)
Hi Ron,
My name is Casey Christensen. We met at a Funding Feeding Frenzy event where we presented our company, Pegwise.
Our newest venture that we are working on, TicketPeg, will feature the same model as Pegwise but we are going to focus on Chicago events and shows.
I wanted to reach out to you to because I know the May Report has a lot of influence. Please keep an eye on us in the future. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Casey Christensen

–
Casey Christensen
Sales Executive
www.pegwise.com
(614) 557-8505
(312) 569-9014
___________________________________
Apple enters Paper Greeting Card space with Hallmark

Apple enters Paper Greeting Card space with Hallmark
Inbox
X
Reply
from Elyssa Sanders elyssa@sandersgodfreypr.com via icontact.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 12:55 PM
subject Apple enters Paper Greeting Card space with Hallmark
mailed-by icpbounce.com
signed-by icontact.com
hide details 12:55 PM (2 hours ago)
Images are not displayed.
Display images below – Always display images from elyssa@sandersgodfreypr.com
Hi!
You may have heard that Apple and Hallmark announced today a new app that will allow iPhone and iPad users to send paper greeting cards directly to friends from their phone. What a great service!!!
I am writing to suggest that a closer look be taken at paper greeting card trends. While most of us connect via email, facebook, and twitter on a daily basis there is something to be said about taking the time to send a card in the mail to a friend or family member. This recent announcement by Apple and Hallmark along with the fact that there are several other amazing paper greeting card companies out there, proves that traditional mail service is not dead and that people are still desiring that “old school” connection!

While Apple and Hallmark are certainly a leader in their respective industries there are other amazing companies that have even more unique services for those who want to send a paper greeting card to brighten someone’s day!”

Take for instance our client, Greeting Card Universe www.greetingcarduniverse.com . This site not only allows you to fully customize over 500,000 paper greeting cards FOR FREE but they also offer cards in categories that most people never thought imaginable! For $3.00 or less one can send a paper greeting card that is completely customized to a friend in 24-48 hours!

Greeting Card Universe is the ONLY paper greeting card store that has the ability for a customer to not only find a card in any category imaginable but also allows the customer to fully customize the card. Categories of cards include but are not limited to:

Job Loss Sympathy Cards www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Occasions-Encouragement-Work+Career-Unemployment+Lost+Job
Gay Coming out/Announcements: www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Announcements-Coming+Out+Gay+Lesbian
We’Ve Eloped: www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Announcements-Elopement+Weve+Eloped
Get Well/Feel Better (for every type of issue/plastic surgery): www.greetingcarduniverse.com/Occasions-Get+Well+Feel+Better
Cards for Cancer Patients and Survivors www.greetingcarduniverse.com/shopping/cb.asp?keyword=cancer&button.x=0&button.y=0
Photo Cards: OVER 200,000 customizable photo cards

If you are planning on any stories relating to:
Paper Greeting cards in a world of Technology
Apple + Hallmark Greeting Card app
How to console a friend who lost their job
Ways to make a friend/family member smile
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: how to make a friend feel loved
Sites that you must check out

Then we would love for you to consider including Greeting Card Universe in your story. Samples, Images, and interviews with the creators of GCU are available.

I look forward to being in touch.
All the best,
Elyssa Sanders
_________________________________
JKImaging: What about Orange Media?

Fwd: The May Report: 10/06/2011: The True Story of Sports Publishing Versus Eric Lefkofsky “Orange Media [LLC]”
Inbox
X
Reply
from jkimaging@aol.com
to RONALDMAY@aol.com,
ron@themayreport.com
date Thu, Oct 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM
subject Fwd: The May Report: 10/06/2011: The True Story of Sports Publishing Versus Eric Lefkofsky “Orange Media [LLC]”
mailed-by aol.com
hide details Oct 6 (11 days ago)
Images are not displayed.
Display images below – Always display images from jkimaging@aol.com
Ron :

Now to the completely trivial. Is there some connection between Orange Media and the contemporary Green Media of the Groupon era?
Would “Orange Media [LLC]” be among one of these listed here :

www.corporationwiki.com/search/results?term=Orange+Media%2C+LLC&x=12&y=11
__________________________
Jennifer Gerlach: Follow-up and launch party

Follow-up from Friday
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from jennifer@gerlachmarketing.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 8:20 AM
subject Follow-up from Friday
Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.
hide details Oct 3
Hello Ron,
I am sorry that we missed you on Friday. Their was an unscheduled move from the Underground to Rockit due to the size of the party. It would have been very difficult to get around due to your wheelchair. The party was moved to the top floor. The next event will not be so difficult for you to maneuver.
Separately, I would love to set up a time for you to speak with cheapINK about their new website and mobile application. Also they were able to raise almost 2300 for Literacy Chicago Friday evening and had between 125-150 attend the party.
Please let me know what a good time would be to follow-up with you. We have availability even this morning.
Best Regards
Jennifer Gerlach
CEO
GerlachMarketing LLC
(312)912-2439
jennifer@gerlachmarketing.com
____________________________
Matt Brown: Tracy McGrady Pledges to Expand Sister Schools Program in support of Darfuri Youth

Tracy McGrady Pledges to Expand Sister Schools Program in support of Darfuri Youth
Inbox
X
Reply
from Matt Brown mbrown@enoughproject.org via prnews2.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Mon, Oct 3, 2011 at 8:42 AM
subject Tracy McGrady Pledges to Expand Sister Schools Program in support of Darfuri Youth
mailed-by prnews2.com
hide details Oct 3
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 3, 2011
Contact: Olabukunola Williams, owilliams@enoughproject.org, 202-481-8172
Tracy McGrady Pledges to Expand Sister Schools Program in support of Darfuri Youth
WASHINGTON – NBA star and humanitarian Tracy McGrady made a commitment to scale up direct online communication between U.S. students and children in Darfuri refugee camps. McGrady works with the Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program to foster cross-cultural understanding and engage U.S. youth in advocacy and fundraising to improve the quality of education for their Darfuri counterparts. A member of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), McGrady made the pledge at the recent CGI’s annual meeting.
The Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program was created after McGrady visited Darfuri refugee camps in eastern Chad with John Prendergast and Omer Ismail of the Enough Project. He returned with a mission to support the Darfuri refugees and, in that spirit, the program raises funds for quality primary education in the camps and builds mutually beneficial relationships between U.S schools and the Darfuri refugee students.
“When I was in the camps, every parent I talked to desperately wanted their child to receive an education and I was moved to help them achieve that dream,” McGrady said. “This commitment will take us one step closer to fulfilling that promise of providing quality education to Darfuri refugee children.”
McGrady was selected for CGI membership because of his humanitarian work and saw this as an opportunity to expand the DDT Sister School Program’s innovative efforts to foster connections between American and Darfuri students to generate greater understanding and action for the issues faced by displaced African youth.
“The Sister Schools Program fills a critical gap in funding education in refugee camps while at the same time making real connections between students in the camps and students in U.S. schools,” said John Prendergast, Co-founder of the Enough Project. “The program enriches young people on both sides of the ocean and fills a huge hole in the international response to refugee populations.”
As the program scales up its efforts with this commitment, fundraising continues with the support of schools and other donors throughout the U.S. to deliver quality primary education to Darfuri refugee children.
About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings have brought together nearly 150 current and former heads of state, 18 Nobel Prize laureates, hundreds of leading CEOs, heads of foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective nongovernmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made nearly 2,000 commitments, which have already improved the lives of 300 million people in more than 180 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued in excess of $63 billion. The 2011 Annual Meeting took place Sept. 20-22 in New York City. www.clintonglobalinitiative.org.
About Darfur Dream Team Sister Schools Program
The Darfur Dream Team is a dynamic partnership of organizations and professional basketball players working together on the Sister Schools Program, an initiative linking American middle schools, high schools and universities with 12 schools in 2 Darfuri refugee camps in eastern Chad. The Program works to provide a quality education to every refugee child from Darfur and, develop personal connections between students from Darfur and the United States that promote mutual understanding.
If you would rather not receive future communications from Enough Project, let us know by clicking here.
Enough Project, 1225 Eye St. NW., Washington, DC 20005 United States
______________________________
John Ostler: Yes, John, I keep every card, every tape and every other piece of paper — who knows, it could form a library of the history of Chicago high tech someday

Dear Ronald
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from John W Ostler john@eightbitstudios.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 2:22 AM
subject Dear Ronald
Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.
hide details Oct 2
You ask me for a business card every time I meet you. I have spoken to others and they too have experienced your tenacity.
My question is simple. Do you keep all of them, and if so, what do you do with the dup’s?
John
Eight Bit Studios
_______________________________
Sarek Parks: Update on info.

Update info on me…
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from sarekparks@comcast.net
to ron@themayreport.com
date Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM
subject Update info on me…
mailed-by comcast.net
Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.
hide details Sep 30
Hello Ron,
It has been a long time. Good to see you still about the buzz.
I have a new email address. Please make the proper correction.
Old address: SarekParks@sbcglobal.net
New address: SarekParks@comcast.net
Look forward to your reports. Keep going my friend.
Alan Audrey Nicks-Parks (name change also needed) thank you.
__________________________
SES Chicago Early Bird Rates Expire Next Friday, Oct. 21

SES Chicago Early Bird Rates Expire Next Friday, Oct. 21
Inbox
X
Reply
from SES Conference Expo no.reply@searchenginestrategies.com
reply-to SES Conference Expo
to ron@themayreport.com
date Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM
subject SES Chicago Early Bird Rates Expire Next Friday, Oct. 21
mailed-by newsletters.searchenginestrategies.com
signed-by msgfocus.com
hide details Oct 12 (6 days ago)
Images are not displayed.
Display images below – Always display images from no.reply@searchenginestrategies.com
Early Bird Registration Ends Next Friday, Oct. 21. Save up to 20% Today.
Mobile Version | Online Version
REGISTER NOW | AGENDA | TRAINING | WORKSHOP | EXHIBITORS

SES Chicago Early Bird Expires Next Friday, Oct. 21
10 days left to save up to 20% off the standard price on one of the interactive industry’s premier marketing events – SES Chicago Conference & Expo 2011
SAVE up to 20%
REGISTER TODAY
Sample SES Chicago for FREE
Register for a FREE Expo Hall Pass and access not only our expo hall, but also express site clinics, sponsored sessions, keynote presentations, networking events and more.

Event Information
Nov 14, 2011 at 8:00 AM to
Nov 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
www.seschicago.com

Sponsored Opportunities
e-mail: Sales@SESConference.com
phone: +1 646-755-7255
Registration Questions
e-mail: Registration@SESConference.com
phone: +1 800-955-2719
_____________________________
Technori Pitch – Over 300 Tickets Sold Already – Watch as Six Startups Launch Onstage

Technori Pitch – Over 300 Tickets Sold Already – Watch as Six Startups Launch Onstage
ronaldmay@aol.com
X
Reply
from Technori stories@technori.com via madmimi.com
to ronaldmay@aol.com
date Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 1:50 PM
subject Technori Pitch – Over 300 Tickets Sold Already – Watch as Six Startups Launch Onstage
signed-by madmimi.com
unsubscribe Unsubscribe from this sender
hide details 1:50 PM (59 minutes ago)
Images are not displayed.
Display images below – Always display images from stories@technori.com

Forward to a Friend Received this from a friend? Subscribe. View Online

Technori Pitch, October 2011
Tuesday, October 25th, Technori will host Chicago’s premier monthly showcase of the latest and greatest in innovative start-ups. Entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors, and enthusiasts alike will come together to bear witness to the most innovative Chicago companies presenting their newest products.

Chicago’s monthly tech showcase, where geeks, veeps, and everyone in between meets.
Technori Pitch is a monthly showcase of Chicago’s most innovative startups, pitching their latest technologies. On the last Tuesday of every month, 500 impassioned entrepreneurs, developers, designers, tech companies, investors and general tech enthusiasts will gather to watch brand new Chicago startups launch and our most innovative exisitng startups presenting their newest products.
Whether you’re deeply immersed in the Chicago tech scene, or an onlooker ready to jump in, Technori Pitch is the premier Chicago event to see firsthand what’s cooking up in our great city.
Want your startup to pitch at the event? Visit pitch.technori.com to signup today.
Need parking for the event? bit.ly/nadGco
Startups Pitching in October 2011:
Junto – Launching
Berst – Launching + Demo
LockBoxer – Launching
Jump Rope – Launching + Demo
Bank Badger – Launching + Demo
This month we move to Chase Auditorium, where we can seat 500 people to watch a whole new set of startups launch, demo, and show off their awesomeness!
What people are saying about Technori Pitch:
“A fantastic event full of quality entrepreneurs, great presentations from the demoing companies, and delicious food/drink. Highly recommend coming to a future Pitch!” – Tim Jahn, EntrepreneursUnpluggd.com
“Great presenters, well run and awesome community of Chicago tech. Must attend for anyone looking to get more involved in Chicago Tech!” – Brittany Laughlin
“Great networking, very intriguing presentations…overall, well worth the time. See you at the next one!” – Jim Snediker
“This is a great way to expose companies to Chicago and be around thought leaders in the area.” – Pascale Dargis
“Fantastic event! Well organized and great presentations. Can’t wait until the next one.” – Dave Chang
“Great crowd, great conversation – Thank you!” – Ludmila Baklanova
“I loved it” – Marcy Capron
Over 300 tickets sold already! Get yours before they sell out.
____________________________
SANS Infosec Training – coming to Chicago October 23-28

SANS Infosec Training – coming to Chicago October 23-28
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from George King gking@sans.org
to ron@themayreport.com,
ronaldmay@aol.com
date Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM
subject SANS Infosec Training – coming to Chicago October 23-28
mailed-by sans.org
Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.
hide details Oct 5
Hi Ron,

Would you kindly place the following information regarding our upcoming Infosec training coming to Chicago in your newsletter?
Thank you, George King

*******

SANS Infosec Training – October 23-28, downtown Chicago

SANS comes to downtown Chicago, October 23-28 with six of our top-rated Infosec courses, including our NEW Audit 407: Foundations of Auditing Information Systems. With the new audit course, one management course, three security courses, and one forensics course, there is sure to be a course for your training needs. Taught by SANS top instructors, this event offers an opportunity to learn, network, and practice career-boosting hands-on skills in a more intimate setting. This year we will be right in Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel.

When you attend SANS Chicago 2011, you will see the SANS promise in action – what you learn in the classroom, you will be able to use immediately upon returning to the office. Here’s what some of our alumni have to say about their experience: “This course (SEC401) is invaluable. Ask yourself, ‘What is your electronic information worth and what would you invest to protect it?’” – Edward Cook, Richland County “If you are in security, IT, upper management, or privacy/compliance teams, you should take this class (SEC401) to understand all the important essentials of security. Great class and instructor. So let your colleagues and friends know about SANS Chicago 2011. Take a first-hand look at why SANS is the most trusted source in computer security research, training, and certification – register today! We look forward to seeing you all in Chicago.

Click here for complete details: www.sans.org/info/88269

____________________________
There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Dispose of Old Computers

There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Dispose of Old Computers
Inbox
X
Reply
from Lindsay Rafayko lrafayko@empowerpr.com
to “ron@themayreport.com”
date Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM
subject There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Dispose of Old Computers
mailed-by empowerpr.com
hide details 3:46 PM (23 hours ago)
There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to Dispose of Old Computers
Disposing of Your Outdated Desktop in an Environmentally Sound Way

According to The National Recycling Coalition, around 500 million computers in the United States become obsolete every ten years. This statistic suggests that almost twice as many laptops, desktops, and notebooks will become outdated in the next decade than there are people living in America today. Although computers account for just a small fraction of everything thrown away nationwide on a daily basis, the hazardous nature of the parts used in their assembly makes responsible handling of these materials especially important.

The average monitor alone contains mercury, arsenic, several pounds of lead, and a number of other dangerous chemicals that should not simply be thrown in a landfill indefinitely. Karl Volkman of Chicago-based SRV Network, Inc. has a few tips for getting your technological relic out of the house without destroying the environment:

Donate – Even the most ancient PCs can often be updated and used long after more advanced machines are put on the market. Several organizations are dedicated to doing exactly that, and redistributing the equipment to schools and other non-profit groups that may not be able to afford new computers. Search the web for The National Cristina Foundation, The Assistive Technology Exchange Network, and Computers for Schools to find out how you can part ways with your old, seemingly useless object while contributing to a worthwhile cause.

Recycle – Although computers can be dangerous when left in the average garbage dump until the end of time, there are environmentally friendly alternative methods to properly disassembling and recycling their components. Many companies offer this service to individuals and businesses, usually for a small fee. MRK Ltd., Intercon Solutions, and Staples Office Supply Store are just a few trusted names in the industry.

Take it Back – Sometimes the best way to get rid of something you can’t bear to find in the attic gathering dust ever again is to bring it back to the people who sold it to you in the first place. IBM and Hewlett Packard both have in-house computer recycling services. Dell even does it free of charge.

To arrange an interview with Karl Volkman about responsible computer disposal, please contact me directly.

Best,

Lindsay

About SRV Network, Inc: SRV Network, Inc. is Microsoft Gold Certified partner that offers a variety of IT services, including a variety of flexible service packages that meet any client requirement, from as-needed technical help to intensive, regular on-site work. They work with all technology platforms and have a broad expertise in a wide variety of technology solutions. They specialize in Network Design and Implementation, Network Maintenance and Monitoring, Disaster Recovery and Prevention and IP Telephony. For more information please visit www.srvnetwork.com.

Lindsay Rafayko
Empower Public Relations | Senior Publicist
625 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60611
O: (312) 854-8819
C: (312) 316-3840
LRafayko@empowerpr.com
www.empowerpr.com
______________________________
Miscellaneous notes: (3 messages)
_________________
#1: RE: The May Report: 9/28/2011: One more thing and no ads in this report since Rosh Hashanah has already started — sundown was at 6:36pm but a note from Dawn Geras that is time sensitive…
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from Eyal Amir eyalenator@gmail.com
to The May Report
date Thu, Sep 29, 2011 at 12:53 PM
subject RE: The May Report: 9/28/2011: One more thing and no ads in this report since Rosh Hashanah has already started — sundown was at 6:36pm but a note from Dawn Geras that is time sensitive…
mailed-by gmail.com
signed-by gmail.com
Important mainly because it was sent directly to you.
hide details Sep 29
Shana Tova (I know I’m kissing ass, but still, it is indeed Shana Tova).

Eyal
________________________________
#2: How did you get my name?
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from stsaltzman@aol.com stsaltzman@aol.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM
subject How did you get my name?
mailed-by aol.com
Important mainly because of the people in the conversation.
hide details Sep 28
Ron,
How did you get my name? Please explain what The May Report is.
L’shana tovah to you and your family, as well.
Steve Saltzman
Connected by DROID on Verizon Wireless
_____________________________
#3: Re: The May Report: 9/28/2011: One more thing and no ads in this report since Rosh Hashanah has already started — sundown was at 6:36pm but a note from Dawn Geras that is time sensitive…
X
Inbox
X
Reply
from triadpart@aol.com
to ron@themayreport.com
date Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
subject Re: The May Report: 9/28/2011: One more thing and no ads in this report since Rosh Hashanah has already started — sundown was at 6:36pm but a note from Dawn Geras that is time sensitive…
mailed-by aol.com
Important mainly because it was sent directly to you.
hide details Oct 4
Images are not displayed.
Display images below – Always display images from triadpart@aol.com
So reprint the Cain story already!
—–Original Message—–
From: The May Report
To: triadpart
Sent: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 7:29 pm
Subject: The May Report: 9/28/2011: One more thing and no ads in this report since Rosh Hashanah has already started — sundown was at 6:36pm but a note from Dawn Geras that is time sensitive…
_____________________________
END OF REPORT