LA Computer Fair Seminars

Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time	Seminar	Presenter	Company
ALL Day!!! 10:00 - 5:00 Saturday Only!	GAMEOLOGY to offer Mini Tournaments and LOTS of FUN - Just Perfect for a "Dad and Me" Day!	Gameology	Gameology
11:00-12:00 Saturday Only!	Gamer Nation: The Rise of the Dgital Culture, and How it Affects YOU!	Benny Rockwell (aka "The Gamer")	Computer Talk Radio Gamer Aficionado
12:00-12:15	Break
12:15 - 1:15	Digital Dismemberment: Integrating Historic Martial Arts Techniques Into the Modern Gamer Design Book Signing	Sir Steaphen Fic Maestro de DEMAS	Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS)
1:15 - 1:30	Break
1:30 - 2:00	Hot News from E3!	Benjamin Rockwell	Host of Computer Talk Radio
2:00 - 2:15	Break
2:15 - 2:45 en español	Nuevas Tecnologías del Show E3	Diego Cardenas	Compu-Hombre
2:45 - 5:00	Gaming Sword Demo & Classes Shopping Time!	Sir Steaphen Fick Maestro de DEMAS	Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time	Seminar	Presenter	Company
ALL Day!!! 10:00 - 5:00 Sunday Only Solo en Domingo	The Ultimate Mobile Video Game Party!	Gamers' Paradise	Mad Dog's Gamer Paradise
11:30 - 12:30	Digital Dismemberment: Integrating Historic Martial Arts Techniques Into the Modern Gamer Design Book Signing	Sir Steaphen Fic Maestro de DEMAS	Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS)
12:30 - 1:00	Break
1:00 - 1:30	Hot News from E3!	Diego Cardenas	Compu-Hombre
1:30 - 1:45	Break
1:45 - 2:15 en español	Nuevas Tecnologías del Show E3	Diego Cardenas	Compu-Hombre
2:15 - 2:30	Break
2:30 - 5:00	Gaming Sword Demo & Classes Shopping Time!	Gamers' Paradise Sir Steaphen Fic Maestro de DEMAS	Mad Dog's Gamer Paradise Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS)

MadDog Gamers’ Paradise
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All day Sunday!

Inland Empire's Largest Board Game, Comic Book, and Tournament Center

GAMEOLOGY to offer Mini Tournaments and LOTS of FUN
Just Perfect for a “Dad and Me” Day!

Gamer Nation: The Rise of the Digital Culture, and How it Affects You
by Benny Rockwell (The Gamer)

It’s Gaming 101 for Parents - What are your kids are talking about, really?
What do ratings mean? (Like the G, PG, PG-13, R ratings for movies), the different game types, like “side scroller”, MMORPG, simulation, first person shooter, etc –
Benny will sort it all out for you and make YOU the “Totally Awesome Aficionado of Gaming”!

Digital Dismemberment:
Integrating Historic Martial Arts Techniques Into the Modern Game Design
by Sir Steaphen Fick

From Soul Caliber to Symphony of the Night - Legacy of Kain to Legend of Zelda, the honorable symbol of the knightly sword and its relative blades has endured into the realm of magic, myth, and legend. But the question stands, in an age of peoples who thirst for the truth, what is that sword and how was it really...really used?

Here, within a live demonstration by 20 year sword fighting veteran, Maestro Steaphen Fick of Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS), the myth of clumsy "hack and slash" is shattered by the truth of combat science "cut and thrust".

Welcome to the re-emergence of Renaissance and Medieval martial arts: welcome to the new stage of history.

Hot News from E3!
by Benjamin Rockwell and Diego Cardenas (en español)

Have you ever dreamed of going to E3? Well we can’t get you a ticket there BUT…
Benjamin Rockwell and Diego Cardenas will bring the Latest and Hottest News – Straight from E3 to the LA Computer Fair!

Be the First to learn about the Hottest Games and Game Gear that the “Big Guys” are showing behind “closed Doors” at E3!

The LA Computer Fair is THE place for Gaming – Information – Products – and Fun!

Diego Cárdenas “CompuHombre” El especialista sobre Tecnología y Juegos de Videos, lo puedes ver en Univisión canal 34 dando entrevistas como experto en tecnología y lo puedes visitar en univision.com (www.compuhombre.com).
Diego también da Consultoría en diversos temas incluyendo:

eBay (él es un powerseller nivel titanio)
reparación y soporte de Computadores

Estrategia para tu crecer tu negocio usando la tecnología.

Benny Rockwell - Segment Producer for Youth and Gaming (aka "The Gamer")
Better known on Digital Computer Talk as The Gamer, Benny Rockwell has been brought up with access to computers and gaming that rivals most teenagers his age. Disney's original coaster program was one of the first adventures that Benny had in gaming, and he progressed through a variety of programs, games, handheld gaming devices, and consoles. His experience includes playing early versions of Counter-Strike alongside his father, Quake III, as well as Sim-Tower, Sim-City, Roller Coaster Tycoon, and many more.

His exposure to gaming runs an entire on-line universe of space, action, and adventure, in all areas from XBox to Wii, Gameboy to DS, Arcades to PC. Even when he is unfamiliar with a particular game, he takes the time to quickly research and discover new trends in the industry. This passion contributes towards making a better show for people who want to know more about what their peers, children, grandchildren, and so forth, are interested in.

Benny also has strengths in the fields of social media, graphic art design, and his passion for helping the show has developed into a valuable asset for Digital Computer Talk. Progressing from simply chiming in once in a while, to developing his own segments and material for the show, Benny has amazed the staff, listeners, and guests at every turn.

Benny's Christmas Gift Segments are a treat to listen to, and provide an echo of what today's youth are interested in, and what they would like to have for Christmas or other gifts.

Maestro Steaphen Fick of Davenriche European Martial Arts School (DEMAS) began his study of the European weapons on 1989 and began teaching in 2000. Mr. Fick has written a book called The Beginner’s Guide to the Longsword, published by Black Belt Books. He has worked with EA Sports in the development of a video game called “Blood Reign” and with the Disney Channel choreographing sword fights in a music video for the song ‘A Different Side of Me’ performed by Allstar Weekend. He has taught at seminars and workshops throughout the US, Canada and Britain, as well as choreographing sword fights for the Northern California Renaissance Faire and Shakespeare plays. He has presented at Stanford University for the medical department and for the History Department for the UC System as well as demonstrations for schools from K-8.
Starting in 1989 Steaphen spent 7 years traveling throughout California participating in fully armoured tournaments at Renaissance Faires. After the tournament company disbanded, he began training with the lighter weapons like the rapier. In 1999 he traveled to the UK to study swordsmanship and other weapons with a Maestro in Edinburgh, Scotland. Steaphen began studying the Rapier and Dagger and became a recognized authority on the English system of Joseph Swetnam (written in 1617) and has used Swetnam’s system in four international Rapier and Dagger tournaments. He won the last two tournaments he entered, and he has competed in tournaments at various reenactments around the UK as well.
Steaphen has trained with and teaches the Longsword, Rapier and Dagger, the Single Rapier and the Spada di Lato (cut and thrust sword) as well as staff weapons like the quarterstaff and the halberd.
Steaphen started Davenriche European Martial Artes School in July of 2000, and teaches students from 10-78 the historic use of the Longsword, Rapier and Dagger, Single Rapier, Rondel Dagger, Spada di Lato, and Military Sabre. Steaphen also teaches Fully Armoured Combat to students. He currently has schools in Santa Clara and Morgan Hill, California.
Steaphen is also the founder of the Renaissance Fencing Camp also known as ‘Sword Camp’ to provide four days of instruction to the enthusiasts of California six years ago. This camp is designed to give the novice an in depth introduction to a variety of weapons. In the camp he introduces the students to one weapon per day. In previous years he has flown other instructors in so he could expand the camp.

Stephen Fick’s Weapon Skills

Longsword
Spada di Lato (cut and thrust sword)
Sword and Buckler
Rapier
Rapier and Dagger
Dagger (medieval and renaissance)
Military Sabre
Quarter Staff
Jute de la Hache (pole axe)
Western Quick Draw

Diego F. Cardenas, BSMA, MSTM In 1986 at the age of 16 Diego created and co-founded ComSoft Ltda., a service oriented computer-consulting firm in the city of Cali, Colombia. This organization set high standards in an industry that was still in its infancy in Colombia. He created the first online content delivery service in 1986 that provided e-mail and bulletin board service via 300-baud modem. Through the efforts of Diego, ComSoft won the “2nd Best Small Business” award in the City of Cali Colombia, given in the "Segundo Congreso del Espiritu Empresarial" and hosted by ICESI, Instituto Colombiano de Estudios Superiores e Incolda.

In 1996, Diego Cardenas entered, participated and formed a partnership to start Stomp, Inc., a manufacturer of computer software and accessories. Together they invented their first product, the CD Stomper CD/DVD labeling System. The CD Stomper became a success and is the most recognized labeling applicator on the market.

In 2001, Stomp, Inc. celebrated its fifth year of financial success. Today, the company is a multimillion-dollar business with over 50 employees and products sold worldwide. To Diego, failure was never an option.

In 2005 Mr. Cardenas was diagnosed with an Acoustic Neuroma, a rare type of tumor located in the brain. After taking some time to work on his health Diego is now back new and improved ready to take on new challenges!

Currently Diego has the biggest Spanish language tech blog hosted within the Univision.com network , he has also hosted a weekly Spanish Internet and broadcast based computer talk radio show called “CompuHombre”, which airs every Sunday from 2pm to 3pm pacific standard time. The program is a live show where the listeners can interact with the host by asking questions about their technology needs. The program also showcases state of the art products and services in the technology field.

In addition to this Diego is the president and founder of Portus Technologies, Inc. a small wholesale distribution company that focuses exporting gaming consoles to Latin America. Diego Cardenas enjoys the status of “power seller” at the titanium level, within the eBay trading community.

As part of Diego’s effort in giving back to the community, in 2008 Diego became an instructor/motivator/coach for the Academy of Business Leadership at its campus in USC (University of Southern California).

Mr. Cardenas has earned degrees in the field of computer technology and business. It is his belief that the more everyone knows the more successful everyone will become.

In 2001, Mr. Cardenas graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master of Science degree in Technology Management. Mr. Cardenas strives to be on the cutting edge in the competitive business world. He is also a role model to other individuals, proving that anyone can accomplish anything as long as they are dedicated.

Diego is a member of the Orange County Chapter National Society of Hispanic MBA's (NSHMBA) and held the Position of President for the 2004 NSHMBA Orange County Chapter. Diego is also a member of the Latino Business Association (LBA), NALEO and Latino Coalition and co-founder of Hispanic-Net Southern California and where he won the entrepreneur of the year award in 2001.

Benjamin Rockwell is the host of Computer Talk Radio, Benjamin Rockwell, has been working with computers professionally for years.

Benjamin started off in computers when he was a pre-teenager, and computer selection was small. His first class in computing was on a Commodore Vic 20, and he hasn’t stopped working with computers since. Along the way he became proficient in the Apple II series, awide range of TRS-80’s, and other Commodore systems.

After getting married, he discovered Bulletin Board Systems (a type of precursor to the Internet as we know it), and became so fascinated with the concept that he set up his own BBS. A friend offered him a job as a field technician in 1990, and Benjamin hasn’t stopped since.
While he casually refers to himself as a computer nerd, he doesn’t come across as the stereotypical obsessed nerd with a pocket protector. Instead, he just seems like someone who is eager to help others. From being a field technician and help desk technician, to being a specialist in various fields, all the way to having spent over 8 years as Information Services Director for various small companies, and a computer consultant for hundreds of individuals and small companies, Benjamin has seen his share of computer problems.
Benjamin has years of hands-on experience with computers, and a passion for learning new things and teaching them to others. He works to ensure that he’s operating on the same wavelength as the people he talks to, and works to develop friendships at the same time. Benjamin’s polite nature, patience and understanding come from having been in the shoes of the new user on many occasions. With his easy going nature, he comes to the rescue and helps people see how their computer can work for them.
Benjamin's background includes a wide variety of technical roles, from helping people turn on their computers, and building computer systems for his clients, to conducting training classes, network troubleshooting, and database programming. Whether he’s developing a website, configuring a router, or tweaking a server, he excels at making things work. Everyone with computers has problems with them, and he specializes in making sure their computers are running as well as his.
Benjamin lives in Southern California near some of the headquarters of the biggest names in the computer industry with his wife and son.

Gameology

Over 1000 unique Board Game titles
Extensive Magic the Gathering and YuGiOh Singles
1000+ square feet just for play space
All the latest Comics and Graphic Novels
Board Games Rentals
Collectible Card Game Demos and Mentoring
100" XBOX Theater w/ Surround Sound
Weekly Tournaments in YuGiOh, Magic, Kingdom Hearts, UFS...and many more!

MadDog Gamers’ Paradise
Nominated one of the best party entertainers in Los Angeles by L.A. Parent Magazine for 2009!

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1. The EASIEST party possible for the host.
            We bring the party to you!
            We can set up in front of you home, a recreation room or park.
            Our trained “Gamer Guide” coordinates all the event’s gaming activities.
            Kids party outside as opposed to in your home.

2. Ultimate fun for all ages!
            Up to 24 players can play at one time on our 6 52" HD LCD TV's
            Latest consoles including XBOX 360, WII and PS3
            Latest multiplayer video games for all ages
            Blu-ray and DIRECTV available on all screens

3. Gamer Guides
            All our employees are screened with the FBI and Department of Justice.
            You sit back relax and enjoy as our Gamer Guide coordinates all activities.
            Gamer Guide keeps all participants involved and engaged.