[Tektalkdiscussion] Fw: A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday, February 18, 2009

[Bob Acosta]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Price" <pat at patprice.org>
To: "'Bob Acosta'" <boacosta at pacbell.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 7:39 AM
Subject: RE: A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday, 
February 18, 2009


> Bob,
>
> Not sure what Don is wanting. A second notice would be his summary of the
> initial meeting, date, time, and place of next meeting, and the book to be
> discussed.  He will write that notice, send me a copy, and I will 
> distribute
> it to my database.
>
> He might be asking what book he should choose but it isn't clear to me 
> what
> he wants.
>
> Pat
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Acosta [mailto:boacosta at pacbell.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 9:28 PM
> To: Pat Price
> Subject: Fw: A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday,
> February 18, 2009
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mary and Don Queen" <queens at pacbell.net>
> To: "'Bob Acosta'" <boacosta at pacbell.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:58 PM
> Subject: FW: A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday,
> February 18, 2009
>
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>> Donald Queen
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>> queens at pacbell.net
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>> Don Queen
>> queens at pacbell.net
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mary and Don Queen [mailto:queens at pacbell.net]
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 4:46 PM
>> To: 'pat at patprice.org'
>> Subject: RE: A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin
>> Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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>> Hi,
>> Well, I guess it has started.
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>> When can we talk about a second announcement? I'm home again.
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>> Donald Queen
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>> queens at pacbell.net
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>> Don Queen
>> queens at pacbell.net
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Pat Price [mailto:pat at patprice.org]
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 10:41 AM
>> To: queens at pacbell.net
>> Subject: 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.
>>
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