[nfbmi-talk] Fwd: BTBL Computer/Book Club

[Jason Meddaugh]

Hello.
Thought some of you may be interested in attending this month's
Computer Club, held on Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the
Braille and Talking Book Library in Lansing. The topic is accessible
cell phones, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions and try
out the latest in talking phones including Apple and Android devices.
The panel includes Matt McCubbin, Al Puzzuoli, Steve pollo and myself
along with facilitator Scott Norris. The events are free and open to
all. If you cannot attend, there is also a way to listen online.
Scott's announcement is below.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Norris, Scott (LARA)" <NorrisS5 at michigan.gov>
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:49:40 -0500
Subject: BTBL Computer/Book Club
To: MCB-BTBL <MCB-BTBL at michigan.gov>

Good Afternoon all,

This Saturday, December 10 the BTBL Computer Club is bringing in a
panel of experts to talk about smart phones.  We will cover the Apple
iPhone and the Android phone.  Our panel consists of Matt McCubbin,
J.J. Meddaugh, Al Puzzuoli, and Steve pollo along with facilitator
Scott Norris.  You will get a chance to find out what apps
(applications) are accessible, how they work, and advice from the
panel on what to look for when buying apps for your phone.

We meet from 10:30-12:30 in the BTBL public service area located
across from the elevators on the first floor of the Library of
Michigan.

For those of you unable to attend in Lansing please see the
information later in this message about using the BTBL online meeting
room.

One hour after the BTBL Computer Club ends the BTBL Book Club meets
from 1:30-3:00 in the BTBL public service area located on the first
floor of the Library of Michigan across from the elevators.

December's book is DB/RC52929 Skipping Christmas by
Grisham, John. Read by Steven Carpenter. Reading time 3 hours 58 minutes.
Tax accountant Luther Krank calculates that a Caribbean cruise will
cost less than what he and his wife, Nora, spent celebrating the
holidays last year.
Since daughter Blair is in the Peace Corps, they plan to skip
Christmas. Luther, however, doesn't anticipate the town's reaction.
Some strong language.
Bestseller. 2001.
Questions for Skipping Christmas

1-Returning from the air port, Norah announced, she needed to purchase
two items from the store before returning home that afternoon. A Lb.
bar of special

chocolate, also, 1 bag of special nuts for the next days luncheon.

2-Luthers neighbor, Fromyer,is he a gossip, and a trouble maker?

3 Who had Frosty mounted on their roof first?

4 When a group of Christmas carolers arrived, where did Norah retreat?

5 Did Luther buy fruit cakes, or donate 100 dollars towards the
firemen fund drive?

6 What deals were struck between Luther and young Spike?

7 What special item did Luther keep hidden in his desk, in the his basement?

8 How did Walter and Bev, feel about the gift Luther decided to give them?

9 Did Walter and Bev. except Luther and Norah's gift package?

10 Did Blair's return, would you say, caused their neighborhood to
come back together?



If you are unable to join us in Lansing you can join us in the BTBL
Online Meeting Room. If you have a computer, speakers, microphone,
(optional) and

Internet access you can participate in the BTBL Computer/Book Club online.



To access the BTBL Online Meeting Room use this link



http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs417aa6694fed



Users of the BTBL online room may enter any username they wish. To
enter the room as a participant, please leave the password field
blank. A software

plug-in is required for full access to tcConference, the
webconferencing software from a company called Talking Communities.
The entry page to the BTBL

Online Meeting Room contains helpful information about the plug-in. A
no-plug-in-required web interface also is available for Mac, Linux,
and MS users

who cannot (or prefer not to) install the software plug-in. Please
note, however, that not all tcConference features are available
through the web

interface.



Access to the BTBL Online Meeting Room is provided through financial
support from the Library of Michigan Foundation.



If you have further questions contact Scott Norris at the information
listed below between 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday.



See you at the computer and book club,

Scott



Scott J. Norris

Adaptive Technology Librarian

Braille and Talking Book Library

Michigan Commission for the Blind

Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

V: 517-373-5516

F: 517-373-5865

702 W Kalamazoo St

Lansing, MI 48915