Even the straight forward shows need some nifty gadgets. In addition to having multiple sources (one set of computers for widescreen projection, second set for coordinated graphics on plasma displays throughout room). Note the three preview monitors that give me a heads up on what is being sent, and going to be sent – including the very cool 6” high-resolution widescreen display (#3).
– Troy @ TLC
It is the holiday time, so I have compiled a fun “5 Holiday Treats” series. And here is #5:
Running corporate presentations means sitting in ballrooms, convention centers, conference rooms and basically any place that is generally uncomfortable. As a matter of personal preservation, it often comes down to what chair you are going to be stuck sitting in for the next several days.
At this particular show I managed a very comfortable seat! Hey, maybe all ballrooms are not that uncomfortable.
– Troy @ TLC
Just a quick weekend note:
Earlier this week Microsoft, after several months of testing, Microsoft replaced its official home page. It now has a more translucent style, more standardized code, and a new avatar (icon/logo in address bar).
– Troy @ TLC
Okay, this is way off topic, and off-season for that matter. But earlier this week I went through a fun morning of major dental surgery (you don’t want to know, but if you have kids, tell them to break bones not teeth – it’s a lot easier to deal with later in life!). The upside is that I was given permission to eat ice cream this week, as the cool will help.
Perfect timing, as Cold Stone Creamery put out a 2-for-1 coupon last week!
Yesterday I decided would be a good opportunity to use this coupon – but the link was dead. I called the corporate number, they said the coupon link was gone, but the coupon would be honored for those that have it through its January 31st expiration. Good thing I had saved the PDF to my computer! I highly recomend the Mocha + Chocolate Syrup + Yellow Cake!
Okay, so here is a link to the print-and-use PDF coupon.
– Troy @ TLC
Here is a humorous little cartoon about “The PowerPoint Fairy” (and it may answer a few questions about unprepared presenters – the PowerPoint Fairy didn’t visit them before to the meeting).
Click here to view (sorry for the link, but respecting the website’s do-not-copy-my-images policy).
– Troy @ TLC
Here is a photo of the stage for the event I developed the presentations for a few weeks ago.
The left and right screens supplied most of the speaker support slides (separate presentations from two computers running in sync). In addition additional screens would fly in from the slotted openings seen in the top-center of the staging (16×9 rectangle, floor to ceiling LED wall, and an oval (which you can see in the photo below)).
– Troy @ TLC
Hey, this is off-topic, but completely seasonal. Every year for the past 15 years (which is before we had kids), we have hosted a fun-filled pumpkin carving party. The parties have gotten a bit bigger over the past years (now around 70 people), the pumpkin carving a lot more creative, and the food just remains great!
Here a few photos from this years event:
– Troy @ TLC
Thanks to PPTMVP for finding this humorous YouTube video. The first part is a very creative (and simple) PowerPoint presentation – last part I could have done without…
For some quick entertainment check it out here.
– Troy @ TLC
Last month I had the opportunity to spend some time with some of the Microsoft PowerPoint team. Always a fun time to had with this group!
Howie, Troy, John, April, Rick
– Troy @ TLC
I have not shared a lot of “work” photos lately and a few emails have asked, so here is my “desk” from this past week. Yes all of the computers and monitors in the foreground are mine (actually one computer is not there).
– Troy @ TLC