Presenter: Kevin Maxwell Biography: Technology Shepherd for MBA Insurance in Scottsdale, AZ. Co-owner of Point Data Solutions, an innovative technology provider to the RV, Powersports and trailer rental industries. Description: If I am going to Hartford, CT. why does my bag tag say BDL? And ORD is not short-hand for Chicago. Where do they come up with these funny airport codes?

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Presenter: Kimber Lanning Biography: Kimber Lanning is a prominent community activist who believes that the best business is local business. Kimber currently runs Stinkweeds, an award winning record store in Phoenix, and is also the founder and executive director of Local First AZ. Local First is a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen the state's community and economy by drumming up support for locally owned businesses. Kimber is also highly involved in numerous community activities and serves on the boards for Alliance for Audience, EarCandy, and Metropolitan Arts High School. Description: Local businesses are vital to our economy, yet people think shopping locally is harder to do, or much more expensive than going to a big-box store. Not only isn't that true, but shopping locally puts vital money back into our communities that do more to improve the economy. Kimber shows why shopping local isn't just a good idea, but will save you money in the long run.

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Presenter: Paula Satow Biography: Paula Satow is all about simplifying things. That's why she co-founded www.Buzzuka.com, the website that helps people and companies simplify their message and create a powerful 30-second elevator pitch. Description: In its simplest form, wabi-sabi is the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection and meaning in nature's way. This short primer offers a quick and refreshing brush with an ancient philosophy about "the zen of things." It's a healthy dose of impermanence and variegation, a quick analog antidote to our increasingly digital, man-made world. To submit your own idea, visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Neda Tavassoli Biography: I am a daughter, a wife, a self-described goofball, a lifetime student looking for something substantial. My world is one long-running musical complete with camels and a sexually-charged grandmother. Oh, and I do PR. Description: Questions I get asked about having a family from Iran: Do you really have camels? Are you afraid of getting stoned (not of the drug kind)? Do you wear a burka? In the age where Iranians have become such a mystery to the point where they are feared, I want to challenge myths and show what life is really like being from the "Axis of Evil."

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Presenter: Boyd Coleman Biography: Boyd's introduction to Polynesian Pop Culture occurred while attending The University of Arizona at the Kon Tiki restaurant in Tucson, Arizona. Captivated by the decor of the Kon Tiki, Boyd has immersed himself in the Polynesian Pop Culture movement. From tiki mugs, to wall art, to clothes, and even his Twitter handle, Boyd is a connoisseur of all things Tiki. Description: Polynesian Pop Culture reached it's peak in the mid 20th century. During the mid-century modern movement, Polynesian influence could be found in the art, architecture, and culinary offerings of the time. In the last few years there has been a resurgence in the tiki movement. Boyd's presentation will explore the beginnings of the tiki movement and introduce you to those responsible for making the tiki movement popular. To submit your own idea, visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Rob Fullmer Biography: Rob Fullmer writes passionately about spreading beer culture to Phoenix at BeerPHXation.com, inspired by experiences visiting the beer capitals of Europe and the US. He is a Board member of the Arizona Society of Homebrewers and is a recognized BJCP beer judge. In 2009, Rob's GABF Pro-AM beer was tapped and sold at Oak Creek and Papago Brewing. Description: Did you know that beer is more versatile than wine when paired with food? Sadly, in our culinary age of slow food and use of fresh local ingredients, local craft beer is often an afterthought. I'll help you pair beers with your favorite meal -- making better choices than some top Phoenix restaurants. Let's put beer on the menu and on the dinner table.

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Presenter: Bill Risser Biography: I'm a Branch Manager for Chicago Title in the Gilbert/Mesa area. I'm 48 and I have been married to my wife Cindy for 23 years. We have a son that will be a high school senior this year. We have lived in the desert for nearly 11 years after relocating from San Diego. Description: I have a near fanatical love for Barbra Streisand. It began with my introduction to her as a 16 year old in 1977 (it was 1972′s Streisand: Live at the Forum that was my gateway drug). I've seen her 3 times in concert, including her 1994 Vegas comeback. I still insist one of the biggest travesties in the history of the Oscars is her non-nomination for Best Director for Yentl in 1985. I've had close brushes with her and I am determined that fate intends for us to meet. Fortunately, my wife is cool with that. I guess as I look back on this description, I can drop the "near" from near fanatical. To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Jim St. Leger Biography: I'm an engineer by training who slipped into marketing some years ago. My passions are my family, animals, technology, and the outdoors. I strive to balance my life across many demands, including a child diagnosed with autism and two "normal" children. Oh, and a dog named Bob. Description: 1 in every 110 children is affected by autism. In boys it's 1 in 70. This year more children will be diagnosed with autism than AIDS, diabetes, and cancer COMBINED. An autism diagnosis has a profound impact on the entire family. I will share ten years of discovery and learning regarding parenting and raising an autistic special needs child.

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Jeff Moriarty gives the opening talk at Ignite Phoenix #8, held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in Scottsdale, AZ on October 15, 2010. Jeff explains the format for Ignite Phoenix, and uses Bruce Lee as an example of how to incorporate new ideas and concepts into your own life.

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Presenter: Sheila Dee Biography: Sheila Dee is an educator, photographer, and podcaster. Currently, she co-hosts Evo@11. Photography has held her interest since she was small (no jokes about her height). Last year she had a photo published in a magazine and this year had her first gallery showing. She tends to see things from different angles. Description: How are some people able to acquire captivating photos while other photos are without life? It is all in how you look at life. Capturing life through a different lens means looking at the world with an angle or a twist. The goal of a good photographer is to make your viewer leave with questions. Questions they didn't even know they had.

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Presenter: Jason Silberschlag Biography: Jason is a successful entrepreneur and coffee enthusiast, and owner of the Phoenix area Cartel Coffee Labs. Description: Living off the grid may be easier than you think. Why would you want to leave the modern world behind, and what would you need to do it? To submit your own idea, visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Daniel Marlow Biography: In no particular order: Photographer. Friend. Computer guy. Traveler. Musician. Nerd. Description: The hotel fridge blows a gasket and fills the room with gas, nearly asphyxiating me in the night. 200 miles up, a pump on the ISS blows a fuse, threatening the astronauts. Unravel the mysteries of ammonia-based cooling systems, the dangers of travel (international and into space) and how to keep your tiny fridge from killing you in your sleep. To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Brandon Franklin Biography: I'm a software engineer, musician, and taikoist here in Phoenix. I'm one of the organizers of the Desert Bloom Phoenix music and art event. Description: Over the last year, music has reclaimed its rightful place as my single greatest passion. My friends and I have vowed to make this (and every other) year the Year of Music. I'll encourage members of the audience to realize that THEY TOO are musicians. We can be a society that mainly consumes, or we can be a society that constantly creates! To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Anthony Mills Biography: My background is in Investment management and online marketing measurement and analytics. I currently work for Sitewire as their Econometrics Manager. Description: "Greed is Good" is the quote made famous from the movie Wall Street and the character Gordon Gekko. My aim is to change the the audience's perspective on what it means to be self interested or greedy. I'll explore the meaning of the concept and apply it to current events. My goal is to walk away without being the most hated person in the room. To submit your own idea, visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Michael Barber Biography: I'm a digital marketing strategist who lives in Tempe with my fiancée, Tammy, and our dog, McDoogle. I love donuts. Description: Since the age of five, I've had a passionate love affair with these fluffy, glazed pieces of dough we call donuts. I make a point to try donuts wherever I go in the world. From Mexico to England & all over the US, I've tasted the best and worst. So, let me tell you what makes a good donut, how to spot a decent donut shop and my all-time faves. To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Billy Burnett Biography: I work as a firefighter for a local city and also serve as a pastor of a church in downtown phoenix. I would wear overalls everyday if I could. Description: Every day we are faced with choices on what we will spend our time doing. From the mundane to the extraordinary. I have had a chance to see what compels people to sacrifice everything for a cause bigger then themselves, and what drives us to engage the world around us and would love to share what I am learning. To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Ovi Demetrian Jr Biography: I'm a freelance Web Designer with Distinctive Quality. Recently I've been working more and more on my baby, IndieAisle.com, a tool for storytellers to publish, promote and sell their stories. Description: Like many people, I love stories and am constantly amazed by vital a role they are to everyone one of us. Either told verbally among friends, written and published, performed on stage, in movies, or on TV. The art of storytelling has evolved and with the the capabilities of the web we are at the brink of a new form!

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Presenter: Tammy Godin Biography: My passion is to help the next generation grow up strong, confident, and respectful. I want to help teens recognize what they can do, not can't do. I am a stay at home mom of 2 teen boys and loving every minute of it. Description: Slavery was suppose to have been abolished with 13th Amendment? Why then does the child sex slavery industry exist? Could it be we just don't know what's going on? Did you know the average age of girl going into prostitution is 13? I will share with you the facts I've learned and what we can do to help end this. We have to protect our kids. To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Jim St. Leger (@Intel_Jim) talks about his experience raising a child with autism from early warning signs to diagnosis to coping/managing. He also provides some alarming statistics on autism and asperger's. Note: The great people from Ignite Phoenix will eventually upload a much higher quality version of this talk. Watch for it at the IgnitePhoenix channel or www.youtube.com

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A big thank you to the Ignite Phoenix crew, sponsors and volunteers for making Ignite Phoenix 8 an amazing experience. The people that put on Ignite Phoenix are amazing. In today's video, I just want to let them know how much they are appreciated.

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Be careful. You might get what you ask for. i submitted a presentation idea for Ignite Phoenix 8 and it was selected. Now, I get to present on my passion and 33 year love affair with Barbra Streisand in front of 850 people at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on October 15th... I can't wait!

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Presenter - Dustin Diehl Biography - Im a content editor at Sitewire in Tempe, AZ. Recent graduate from ASU with a degree in English Lit. When not working, Im reading, writing, watching movies, posting on my pop culture & movie review blog and enjoying all things Star Wars! Description - Think you know Star Wars? You may have seen the movies, but where did that random robot in the background come from? Whats the significance of the Rebel Alliance crest? Discover how these seemingly insignificant facts will change the way you view Star Wars forever! Submit your own idea for Ignite Phoenix at ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Anita Grantham Biography: I love to smile, laugh, listen to music and people, learn new things and have fun. I enjoy hiking, yoga, cooking, teaching and playing with my dog named Tank. I have been Chief People Officer at Jokake Construction for the past 8 years and I am passionate about helping college students use their education to get or create the job of their dreams. Description: Why go to college? These are the things I learned in college: how to make friends, how to work a bureaucratic system, and how to do a keg stand. All skills I still use today. I think we should demand more from universities to teach things we can actually apply, because only 25% of adults actually work in a career they went to school for. Submit your own idea for Ignite Phoenix at ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Amy Donohue Biography: I've been a stand-up comedienne for 8 years. I'm a native of Buffalo NY, which is sometimes pretty painful to admit, especially during football AND hockey seasons. I've lived in Phoenix for almost 9 years and I'm working on taking over the Valley. Description: A couple months ago, a woman I had originally met on Twitter (@Diyamarketing aka Kirti) sent out a tweet about her mother suffering from kidney failure. She had been put on a waitlist for a donor that could be up to 6 years. When I saw that, I blurted out "I'll do it! I'll donate my kidney!" I want people to be aware that they don't have to wait to die to help someone else. Whether it's donating blood or a kidney, there are ways to help someone else. I don't look at it as saving a life, but as giving someone a better quality of life. She hasn't been able to eat pizza in 10 years. How much does THAT suck??? To submit your own idea visit ignitephoenix.com

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Presenter: Sara Dobie Biography: Sara is an editor, proofreader, writer, and publicist. She's a shiny, new transplant to AZ. She expects to see Clint Eastwood whenever her car hits tumbleweed. She does not own cowboy boots, and if you ask her to meet in CenPho, she thinks she's going to some high-end clothing store. Description: I tell people why their writing is good or bad. More often than not, it is bad. Today, bad writing is practically encouraged, thanks to social media, Dan Brown, and Twilight. It's a relationship deterrent, on a personal and professional level. So let's stop using so many adverbs and get on with word usage that attracts your audience. Submit your own idea for Ignite Phoenix at ignitephoenix.com

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Ignite Phoenix 8 packed the house and Bookmans presented our newest video that knocked the socks off the SRO crowd. Check it it out! Special thanks to morgantj for the song "café connection." You will be missing out if you don't check out the full track. "café connection" by morgantj ccmixter.org is licensed under a Creative Commons license: creativecommons.org

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1 in every 110 children is affected by autism. In boys it's 1 in 70. This year more children will be diagnosed with autism than AIDS, diabetes, and cancer COMBINED. An autism diagnosis has a profound impact on the entire family. Tim shares ten years of discovery and learning regarding parenting and raising an autistic special needs child. From Ignite Phoenix 8 Distributed by Tubemogul.

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Presenter: Pamela Slim Biography: I am a writer and business coach who works with corporate employees who harbor entrepreneurial dreams. I am a brutally supportive pragmatic dreamer, if that doesnt all cancel each other out. And Im a Mom. Description: We are taught to dread, avoid, suck up, run from and overcome fear. This is unfortunate. Fear is a great teacher, and at present, there is enough to give us all PhDs. So learn how to look at fear in another light. Submit your own idea for Ignite Phoenix at ignitephoenix.com

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