Monthly Archives: September 2009

For The Win: Career Opportunities and Networking

Recently, IPR sponsored students enrolled in their last quarter of studies to attend the annual Minnesota Twins Internship and Career Fair at the Metrodome. Students were able to network with recruiters from sports teams and media companies, exchange contact information, … Continue reading

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Anti-piracy measures by Batman developer unearth bugs in player morality. This isn’t a first.

I can’t wait to play Batman: Arkham Asylum this week. The potential game of the year hit those not-so-cutting edge consoles almost a month ago, but I didn’t want to touch it. My new PC’s a much more comfortable home … Continue reading

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Swayed by a new artstyle, an interview, and clever marketing. Someone at Gearbox deserves a raise.

I didn’t care about Borderlands as I left last year’s E3. At the “exclusive” behind closed-doors sneak peek of  the upcoming multiplatform title, Gearbox CEO and president Randy Pitchford sold his product to journalists like a budding Billy Mays trainee. … Continue reading

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Catch Me If You Can – Keeping Up With The Music Biz

Today’s music and entertainment industry is a fast moving target for those looking to stay current with the latest developments.  The beauty of this state of flux and general upheaval is that opportunity abounds to experiment with innovative approaches and … Continue reading

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Disruptive Technology – Social Media At The RNC

Last year at this time things were quite different in the Twin Cities.  The Republican National Convention was in full swing and both Minneapolis and St. Paul were effectively under siege.  We all recall the thousands of local and imported … Continue reading

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DIY 360 – Americana Songwriting with Erik Koskinen

Erik Koskinen came to DIY 360 last Friday.  Erik is a great Americana songwriter hailing from Detroit, MI and settling in Minneapolis a few years ago. He has been building a reputation as an outstanding songwriter and guitarist largely through … Continue reading

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One Million Hits…Man, Keep Counting

by Derek “New York” Doyle Brian “Champtown” Harmon most likely will not be part of your iPod’s repeat playlist, but there’s a  good chance that he has been involved with, launched, or discovered a large percentage of the artists that … Continue reading

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“You Are Here” – Phil Solem at IPR

by Aaron Hootman and the IPR CM150-1 Class photos by Carl Reeverts video by Antonio Rodriguez August 21, 2009 –  Adam Levy’s DIY 360 featured singer, songwriter, and guitarist Phil Solem from The Rembrandts.  He spoke about his career in … Continue reading

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My Superficial homepage – a browser confessional.

Every time someone asks to use my computer I get a little nervous. I want to say no, but my Midwestern programming desires the opposite. The internal struggle for verbal superiority causes me to unwittingly initiate a silent pause in … Continue reading

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IPR Hosts Mix Magazine’s Editor next Friday!

IPR Hosts Special Industry Guest Tom Kenny, Editor MIX Magazine on Friday September 11th 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in Robinson Hall. Join IPR Moderator: Scott Legere for a discussion with one of the industry’s most knowledgeable editors and find … Continue reading

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