Conspiracy for Good is the newest project of creative mind Tim Kring, creator of the hit TV show Heroes, and a fully immersive transmedia game that’s crossing digital channels and engaging thousands of unmembers eager to bring down Blackwell Briggs. Conspiracy for Good, which is sponsored by Nokia and supporting two non-profit organizations (the Pearson Foundation and Room to Read), is a new form of creative and interactive story-telling that delivers the tale through online, offline and mobile channels.

Today marks the last official day to submit panel suggestions for SXSW 2011. With hundreds of speaking spots available - all of which (with the exception of the keynotes) filled through the SXSW Panel Picker - this democratic process of speaker selection is a valuable opportunity for new entrepreneurs and experienced business owners alike to take the stage at one of the most important technology events of the year. For some tips on how to create the perfect SXSW proposal, be sure to check out the Panel Picker FAQ.

Techettes come from all sorts of backgrounds and companies and it’s always exciting to take a look at some of the more creative business plans women are behind today. One such business, Gobble Green, combines a love of heathly, delicious vegan food with an online marketplace and community to help distribute the food and encourage a more healthy lifestyle overall.
We spoke with Gobble Green founder, Jennifer Clary, about how Gobble Green grew, how the company works, and her tips for other women interested in technology and running a company.
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And now, it’s that time of year again where those interested in participating can throw their hat in the ring to get selected as a speaker at SXSW 2011. The SXSW panel picker accepts proposals for each channel of the conference (that’s Interactive, Music and Film) and then lets potential attendees vote on their favourites. The group vote, as well as input from the SXSW selection committee jointly decide whose talks are on the schedule.

Contestants compete in one of three categories: 2D with 15 minutes to create a flat image, 3D with 20 minutes to create a 3D rendered object and motion with 8 hours to create a 15 second animated clip. The motion designers, who have been working all day, give barely a glance as I hover above their screens. My attention is diverted as Cut&Paste kicks off with the first 3D round. With a cheer from the audience, the designers are off, rushing to build a model that fits the enigmatic theme “rescue package.”