[Tektalkdiscussion] Fw: For Tek Talk Committee - A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday, February 18, 2009

[Bob Acosta]

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From: "Pat Price" <pat at patprice.org>
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Subject: For Tek Talk Committee - A World View of History Discussion Group 
To Begin Wednesday, February 18, 2009


> ACCESSIBLE WORLD LAUNCHES ANOTHER Special ONLINE PROGRAM
>
> The Accessible World News Wire
>
> The Accessible World Announces A World View of History to Begin Wednesday,
> February 18, 2009
>
> Many of us have been told that we must study history in order that we will
> not relive it. Happily, most of us read history simply to enjoy it. 
> Whether
> basking in the reflected glory of ancient civilizations, creeping through
> the dark forests of medieval times or second-guessing the great leaders of
> the 20th century, the avalanche of bestsellers has been a boon to all of 
> us.
> Best of all, most of the bestsellers are in accessible format. The only
> problem is one lifetime isn't enough to read them all.
>
> As a part of its new special program initiative, the Accessible World is
> launching a new discussion group, "A World View of History" that has been
> designed to provide a friendly environment in which to share and debate
> ideas and to assist readers in selecting some of the better and more
> relevant books on world history.
>
> The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 6:00
> p.m. Pacific, 7:00 p.m. Mountain, 8:00 p.m.  Central, 9:00 p.m. Eastern, 
> and
> elsewhere in the world on Thursday, 1:00 GMT time.
>
> Following the February meeting, the group will meet at the same time the
> third Wednesday of every month and will be facilitated by Don Queens,
> (Email:  queens at pacbell.net).
>
> The reading choice for the first meeting is: "1491: New Revelations of the
> Americas before Columbus" by Charles C Mann ISBN-10:1400032059. ISBN-13:
> 9781400032051.
>
> Charles C Mann is an award-winning magazine writer and correspondent for
> science and Atlantic Monthly. He co-authored four eminent books in 
> different
> scientific fields before writing the bestseller, 1491.
>
> Charles Mann challenges long-standing beliefs citing scientific 
> developments
> in fields from Anthropology through satellite imaging and molecular 
> biology,
> which have inflamed academics and ecology activists alike. He claims that
> the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere were far greater in 
> number,
> here longer, more sophisticated culturally, and controlled and shaped the
> natural landscape to a greater extent than had been previously thought.
>
> Although it reads like a National Geographic travelogue, 1491 is 
> thoroughly
> documented and has held its own under academic fire since it's publication
> in 2005. We think you will find this a very interesting read.
>
> While we could only find sound recordings in abridged format through
> Audible.com and commercial tapes. Complete unabridged books are available 
> in
> accessible format to eligible members from the list below.
>
> National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS): 
> NLS
> Downloadable Audio Book and Magazine Service - DB61198
>
> NLS Book Number: RC 611982006 (3 cassettes)
>
> Bookshare.org - Electronic Text in DAISY, HTML and BRF formats.
>
> Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D Book Number:  HN236.  - Sound
> Recording CD.)
>
> Here's the info you need to join others online from your home, office, or
> wherever you and your computer, an Internet connection, a sound card
> speakers and a microphone happen to be at the time of the event. Everyone
> worldwide is welcome. NO PASSWORD IS REQUIRED AND the entire event is 
> FREE!
>
> Approximately 20 minutes prior to the event start time, go to A World View
> of History at:
>
> http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsf0c95f474b43
>
> or, alternatively, select A World View of History Room at:
> http://www.accessibleworld.org.
>
> If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online 
> conferencing
> software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to 
> download
> and then run.  A link to the software is available on every entry screen 
> to
> the Accessible World rooms.
>
> Media Contacts:
>
> Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee
> 818-998-0044
> Email: boacosta at pacbell.net
> Web:   http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com
>
> Pat Price, Founder and Events Coordinator
> The Accessible World Symposiums
> Vision Worldwide, Inc.
> 317-254-1185
> Email: pat at patprice.org
> Web:   http://www.accessibleworld.org
>
>
> The Accessible World, a division of Vision Worldwide, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
> not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the
> disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing 
> highly
> relevant information about new products, services, and training
> opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access
> barriers that adversely affect them.
>