Things you need at PubCon Las Vegas
Since I live in Las Vegas going to PubCon is just a short drive. Those of you traveling from afar may not know some of the items you will need to bring to make your stay comfortable.
1. It will be windy and warm during the day- so a light jacket is advised, especially since they seem to keep the convention area as a ice box.
2. Nasal mist – The air is very dry here and if you are not used to the total lack of humidity you may experience a nose bleed.
3. Throat spray or lozenges. – Again the lack of humidity will impact your voice. Singers in Las Vegas insist on humidifiers backstage to prevent “Desert Throat” from striking. If you are a Event Speaker or want to network at all, pack these items to ensure your voice will stay in tune.
4. Antacids and The Pink Stuff- You insurance policy for trying out the interesting looking decorative eating choices at the parties- ah I meant networking events.
5. A Backpack- to put all the stuff you know won’t fit in the goody bag.
6. If you want party favors for your room might I suggest you tell the cab to take you to Lee’s Liquor ( Flamingo and Pecos Mcleod). Best prices and they have everything!
Got anything to add to the shopping list?
Social Networking
The internet has become the new place to hang out. Social circles connected by search engines or in some cases the search engine becomes the new social circle. A virtual who’s who and who knows who.
There are some rules of social circles you can never get away from even in cyber space.
1. You are known by the company you keep
2. You are guilty by association
3. It is who YOU know that opens doors
4. It is who KNOWS you that lets opportunity knock
5. Looks still count
6. Appearances are deceiving
Just when you thought you outgrew the playground 
Google -FaceBook Face off connecting friends
Social networking has value, but your personal details seem to be even more valuable. I have seen a lot of buzz about how your personal information on FaceBook is being accessed and how you really need to pay more attention to those little agreements with every application. So here go the Google Code guys showing you how the friend connect app works with FaceBook and what is passed along and what is not. Last check FaceBook blocked the app.
