She Leveled Again

December 6, 2016 | Author: HDIAndrew

Right at her 18-month birthday we gave up on tracking all the new words she was adding to her vocabulary (which meant they were used correctly, were reproducible, and only used incorrectly in the most adorable ways). Before that she had been evidencing 2-5 new words a day. Now it is 5-10, and I just gave up on writing them all down.

However, one new word warms my heart. She got up on my lap while I was in front of my computer. She immediately began pressing keys, moving the mouse, and repeating the word, “Work!” Now she says that whenever she wants me to open the door into my office 🙂

Oh, and yesterday she walked all the way up our stairs by herself for the first time, holding onto the railing the whole way. Talk about leveling 😉 #proudrpgdad

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One DeKalb

November 11, 2016 | Author: HDIAndrew

On Monday, I was appointed to DeKalb County’s inaugural Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Commission. One of the bright spots Tuesday for DeKalb County was the election of Michael Thurmond as CEO – our first elected CEO in 3.5 years. Interim CEO Lee May has made it clear that he is happy to pass on the gavel, and I had the pleasure of meeting with CEO-elect Thurmond today and hearing him speak on One DeKalb. One of the best things about DeKalb County has always been the fact that because the county is so diverse, if you want something to be successful – an event, business, organization, etc. – you have to involve everyone, no matter their political leaning, race, gender, orientation, etc.

I find that not only does this inclusiveness mean you have a much wider reach, all these disparate points of view give you a much better product. One of the pleasures of my tenure on the board of Decide DeKalb has been seeing new employers attracted to South DeKalb. One of the most exciting has been Valhalla Studios, one of the largest movie studios in the state (and on the East Coast), located off Bouldercrest Road and 285. Part of the excitement is knowing how many of my friends will be going to the movies they will start filming there in January, but the other is seeing that area thrive even more.

Michael Thurmond

Michael Thurmond

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A Mini Ding

November 11, 2016 | Author: HDIAndrew

A number of MMOs  provide minor advances between the main level increments, referred to as “mini dings.” It is fascinating to see mini dings in real life, as RPGBaby makes sudden advances in unexpected ways.

She has a number of shape puzzles, where she has to figure out which blocks go in what spaces and how to manipulate them to fit. This has been a struggle for her, with us having to help her as recently as two days ago.

Then, yesterday, Read more »

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Honored to be Named Digital Media Game Changer by TAG

September 30, 2016 | Author: HDIAndrew

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Andrew Greenberg Among Hub Magazine’s 2016 Media Technology Game Changers

Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) publication releases latest issue focused on Digital Media & Entertainment Technology.

 ATLANTA, GA — September 28, 2016— The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), one of the nation’s largest state trade organizations dedicated to technology and innovation, recently recognized Andrew Greenberg, director of the SIEGE game development conference, as a Game Changer in Media and Entertainment Technology in the latest issue of Hub Magazine.  

The Peach State dominates in the Media and Entertainment tech industry. TV networks, film studios, digital gaming and more created $6 billion in economic impact in Georgia in 2015 and the state is the 3rd most profitable in the nation when it comes to entertainment, behind California and New York, respectively.

The Media and Entertainment Tech Game Changers list identifies the innovators who are leading in this vital industry of the Peach State.

View the digital version of the magazine at www.hubga.com or here: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1170609

About Hub Magazine

Hub Magazine features timely news, ideas, people and trends that are at the intersection of Georgia’s Emerging technology community. Published bimonthly, HUB Magazine is a publication of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and reaches more than 30,000 technologists via print and digital distribution.  Learn more at: www.hubga.com

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 30,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.

The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology.  TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.

For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.hubga.com . To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.

 

Technology Association of Georgia

Tony Cooper

[email protected]

(404) 920-2008

 

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Pride and No Punishments

August 29, 2016 | Author: HDIAndrew

I am watching RPGBaby, 14-months old, try to climb the stairs while holding a basket of toys in one hand. While she can climb stairs like a champ, the basket is proving too much of a hinderance. It is surprising how much pride I am taking watching her struggle with it.

I am pretty proud of my own accomplishments (okay, obnoxiously so), but they all seem like a natural progression. I was not especially conscious of the struggles that lead from one to the next. With RPGBaby, however, I have seen her unable to do much, to the point where she could finally carry things, to the point where she can try to take them upstairs with her.

The basket tips over, spilling plastic Easter eggs, blocks, small dolls and more. RPGBaby says, “Oh!” and stops to refill the basket.

She picks up each toy and puts it back in. I feel even more proud when she picks up two toys with one hand – two small blocks, or two halves of an Easter egg. This sort of manual dexterity is a leap from the time just months ago when picking up one thing was an accomplishment.

She tries to climb the stairs again, and toys again begin spilling out. She stops, sitting on the chair, and analyzes the situation. Usually if she wants to take a toy up or down stairs with her, she hands it to me. Not this time. I am standing nearby, but this is her task, and she is determined to complete it. Again and again she tries, until she comes to the decision of which I am most proud – it is perfectly acceptable to play with the toys right where she is.

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