MobileX is a one day conference for entrepreneurs, investors, developers, industry professionals, and mobile enthusiasts that identifies opportunities, explores solutions, and provides technical education in the mobile & related industries. Follow the action here, or stop by and buy a ticket at the door.

National Stagnation, Cultural Insularism and a Limited Culture of Public Participation Could be Driving Forces behind an Approaching Innovation Crisis, New Textbook Warns.

Next Tuesday morning, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (a part of the Department of Public Safety) is hosting a presentation for legislators and law enforcement to attempt to round up support for the 'Criminal Intelligence Data' bill (Senate File 1103) that would vastly expand their authority to collect, retain and share secret files on Minnesotans, crucial to expanding powers of Minnesota's 'fusion center,' the Minnesota Joint Analysis Center (MnJAC). SF1103 got halted by civil liberties advocates in 2009, but will be back in January.

As you know, I organize, with the help of many people, some tech events around Columbus, like Startup Weekend, Ignite, and WordCamp. Along with my many co-organizers, these events cannot be done without the help of some awesome sponsors and venues. I’ve found that there’s a lot of people that want to sponsor and support tech events in Columbus. But you have to find them.