Steve Jobs on TED.com

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Steve Jobs gave a commencement speech to Stanford University in 2009 that was posted on TED.com Best Of The Web. The link will be posted below. I know I usually do event promotions, but I am promoting this because it is worth watching. He told three stories about significant happenings in his life. He truly has an incredible story.

When Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple, was born he was put up for adoption, his birth mom wanted him to be adopted by someone who went to college. His birth mom had a family all lined up, and at the last minute they decided they wanted a girl. Another family was called in the middle of the night, which had no college education. They promised Steve would go to college.

Amway Center

On April 21, 2011 I had the opportunity to go on a private tour of the Amway Center, the home of the Orlando Magic! Not only does Orlando's basketball team play in this center, many events and concerts are held here. Recently Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin preformed here. I wanted to share some of my photos from the experience:

IFEA

If you are interested in events you may want to check out IFEA, which stands for Internal Festivals and Events Association. IFEA is the main supporting association for events around the world. Their target market is event planners that plan events, which support their surroundings.

IFEA’s main headquarters are located in Boise, Idaho.  If you are not in Idaho no worries, you can get connected with them on their website or visit one of their many conferences around the world. To get all the benefits from IFEA you must purchase your membership. IFEA’s mission in short is  “to inspire and enable those in our (their) industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration.”

Soul Surfer

Last night, Wednesday April 6, 2011  I had the opportunity to preview the movie Soul Surfer. The feature films release date is set for April 8, 2011. A friend of mine got free ticket vouchers through someone she works with. Honestly, I had no plans to see this movie, but who will turn down free tickets in today's economy?  The movie was at the Regal Winter Park Village. This was the second time I have visited this theater. It is in a beautiful outdoor mall. The mall is filled with outdoor restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory and Mitchell's Fish Market and shops.

I didn't know much about how the preview worked until I showed up. Apparently, it was a first come first serve situation on the seating. My friend and I were told to arrive at 6:30, but we didn't make it until 6:50. We lucked out and got great seats. Basically we walked right into the theater. We flashed are tickets to the ladies sitting at a table in front of the viewing theater's main door and they let us walk right in. The people who put on the viewing event seemed to be very organized. Before the movie began a lady came in front of the theater and thanked us for attending and told us to turn off our phones. She said if we were caught on our phone at all, for any reason, we would be escorted out. I loved this! How many times have you gone to the movies and the person in front of you, or behind, was texting and the light from the phone distracted you? This should be a universal rule! There is a time and place to use your phone.

Spring Fiesta in the Park

Today was a beautiful day in Orlando, Florida to attend the Spring Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola. Lake Eola is located in downtown Orlando. The "Fiesta" was an outdoor event that included vendors of all types. This event was very pet and kid friendly. It is really a great event for all ages. There is something for everyone. Not only could you walk around and enjoy the vendors, you could sit on a bench and enjoy the beautiful lake and its wild life. I was very fortunate to witness some nesting black swans. The swans were in a roped off area and more then half their eggs had hatched.

If you are a swan lover, you are in luck. They are everywhere, black and white. Not only can you view them you can ride one! Not a real one, but a swan boat! I have not had a chance to do it myself, but it looks like a lot of fun. The cost is around fifteen dollars a half an hour.

Examples of what the vendors sold were handmade jewelry, art, clothing, food, plants, and hand made soaps. Also a lot of local non-profit agencies were out explaining their causes. My personal favorite was the pet adoption agencies. There were so many adorable puppies they’re awaiting their new home. 

You could purchase your puppy for only two hundred and fifty dollars. That price included everything, even their required new puppy shots.

I spent time walking around the "Fiesta" checking out each individual booth and I have narrowed down my top ten favorites:

Wall Street St. Paddy's Day

I attended the Wall Street Saint Patrick's Day block party. It was a great choice; people flocked to the event in masses. I have posted some pictures from the evening. The pictures don't do the party justice, it was definitely a sight to be seen.

St. Patricks Day

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, March 17, 2011. It only comes once a year! Don't forget to wear your green tomorrow or you might get pinched! What are you going to do for this festive day?  Where are you going to drink your green beers? If you are in the Orlando, FL area there is a lot of choices. 

Here are a few St. Patrick’s Day Parties that I would recommend: