SXSW Interactive Community Blog

An offshore company is sometimes called as a non-resident company. These companies are established in regions where there are no capital gains taxes, corporate taxes, personal income taxes, reporting requisites. However these companies are not allowed to operate and conduct business within the area where established.

These offshore companies are also named as IBCs, means International Business Company. These companies enjoy flexibilities when comes to taxes and legal responsibilities, but it shouldn’t be used to do business in the area where incorporated.

Caribbean islands are usually the haven for offshore companies because they have a more lax company regulation and tax responsibilities. Investors usually take advantage of those regions’ features to avoid high taxes. Some offshore incorporator also utilize this kind of companyies to enjoy easy international operations and placement of funds out of the country.

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Enjoy the rest of the Fest!

-shannon batson

In my hasty exit from the “Design Eye for the List Guy” show yesterday I left my Sony Ericsson z500a (at least I think that’s the model number) flip-phone sitting on the chair next to me. It’s somewhat battered (the metal-colored paint is wearing off) and has a picture of my gal as the backdrop.

I realized fairly quickly I’d left it behind but when I got back to the seats a person sitting nearby said that someone had grabbed it already.

If that was you, please just drop it off at the lost and found, or if you know someone who knows me (Christian Crumlish, aka “xian”), please ask them to point me out.

Feeling strangely naked….

Update: My phone was indeed at the lost and found this morning. Thank you mysterious stranger!

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An update for all you e-learning folks. Are any of you guys attending the Enspire party? I’d be up for meeting sometime on Monday to discuss what we all do. I’m thinking either lunchtime or late afternoon. Anyone game?

There’s now a public group photopool for photos from SXSW Interactive:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/sxswi_2006/

You’ve been networking for three days straight. Your feet hurt. You’ve eaten so much Mexican food and BBQ that your pants no longer fit. And your liver cries for a detox. Even though we’re big geeks, it’s nice to get outside once in a while. Fortunately, many of the things that give Austin all of those high quality of life ratings are near Downtown.

Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail

A 10 mile+ gravel loop that is very popular with locals on the weekend. As you jog, stroll or bike, watch the soothing movements of people canoeing and possibly even a crew regatta. Or perhaps, you might spot the next love of your life jogging the other way. Some easy access points with limited parking: Congress Ave. Bridge, S. First Street Bridge, Lamar Bridge, and Mopac (Loop 1) Bridge. Some outfitters such as Run Tex are nearby if you forgot your shoes.

Barton Springs Pool (open 8 am- 8 pm; closed Thursdays for cleaning)

2101 Barton Springs Road

While not walking distance from Downtown, it is a short cab ride a way. In this ¼ mile long, spring-fed swimming pool lives the soul of Austin. It may sound cheesy, but on a sunny day, you can see students, slackers, senior citizens, and sunbathers on the grassy shores. Swim in March you say? The spring keeps the water at 68 degrees year round. Judging by next week’s weather forecast calling for 80 degree + highs, you might want to take a plunge! For mountain bikers in town for a an extra day—a popular and sometimes challenging mountain bike trail begins at the end of the Barton Springs pool parking lot.

A collegue and I are finally making it down to SXSW for the Interactive conference. We are representing our interactive marketing agency, and are really interested in meeting any new and emerging media companies. If anyone would like to meet and discuss the state of online marketing, we would love the opportunity to chat.

Please leave a comment or contact us here. Thanks.

This will be my first SXSW experience, and I’m especially interested in connecting with professionals who have worked in both the old and new media worlds. My specific interest is New Journalism and its impact on mainstream media outlets. I’d like to get together for a cocktail and discuss best practices and how I can improve my new media applications in higher education. I’m a former TV anchor/reporter and would welcome the chance to meet others with similar backgrounds. Looking forward to a great experience in Austin.

I made it (finally) to my first SXSW last year. Spoke on two panels. Met a few heros. Saw a few bands play live. Had a great time. This year I’m moderating the final panel on the final day… we’ll see who straggles in. It should be a good one, though, featuring a few people from Make Magazine and a few other D.I.Y. media production types. The panels called “Consumer as Producer” or something like that. More on this when I’m not in a hurry to get out of my office and get to a political meeting. (Or didn’t you know that Democracy for America is still going strong?).

Meanwhile, check out my personal blog, of course, or the one I write for the man!