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CapMac members only – I have some software to be reviewed and am seeking a reviewer.  That means you try it, write a review, and keep the software for your own use.  You have 30 days to complete the project.  The software allows simple synchronization of files and folders between Macs and Windows 7 PCs so obviously you have to have access to machines with both platforms.  I want to assign this by tomorrow so let me know if you are interested.

Nancy

The first batch of CapMac embroidered shirts have arrived and are ready ready to be picked up. If you ordered an embroidered shirt, you can pick up your shirt at the Publishing & Design SIG on Wednesday, February 3rd, the Office Tools SIG on Saturday February 6th or the CapMac General Meeting on February 9th. If you didn’t order a shirt, CapMac ordered a few extras that are available for sale or you can expand your options (shirt type, size and color) by putting in an order for the next round of orders by completing the CapMac Shirt Order Form and submitting payment via check or PayPal. Send PayPal payments to capitolmacintosh@capmac.org and add $1 per PayPal transaction.

The 2010 CapMac Board of Directors has elected to move the monthly meeting of the board of directors to a new location.The meetings will now be held in the meeting/banquet room at Threadgill’s located at 6416 North Lamar Blvd, between the lights at Denson Dr and Brentwood St. The Board of Directors will still meet on the first Tuesday of each month and as always, CapMac members are encouraged to attend.

CapMac is taking orders for newly designed shirts complete with the CapMac jag-a-dillo embroidered onto the shirt. There are many new colors and types of shirts to choose from ranging from denim to men’s and women’s polos, even shirts with a pocket. Download the form, fill in the pages for the merchandise you wish to order and send the completed forms with payment to
Capitol Macintosh-TShirts
P.O. Box 684661
Austin, TX 78768-4661
or give the printed forms and payment check to any board member. If paying by PayPal, send the funds to capitolmacintosh@capmac.org. Please add $1 per PayPal transaction.

CapMac Shirt Order Form

This month we have a special presentation provided by LapWorks on the ergonomics of laptop use. If you’ve ever felt there is no possible position for comfortable use of a laptop, this is a presentation for you. You’ll learn some of the science of ergonomic design and how you can avoid the cramps and soreness often associated with longterm computer usage and how you can configure your surroundings to make your computer usage experience more comfortable.

I just posted a new software discount in the members only forum.  This is for Chronicle by LittleFin.  I will give a demo at my SIG on Saturday 1/9.  The SIG is from 2 – 4 at Nuevo Leon Restaurant, 1501 East 6th Street.

channelAustin’s recent conversion to HDTV (high-def television) also brought another important transition – they now use Apple Macintosh throughout the facility.

Under the leadership of Linda Litowsky, channelAustin’s Executive Director, Macs are now used to create, broadcast, and stream community-based productions in one of the largest and most-successful community access facilities in the country. Linda Litowsky has over 30 years of diversified experience and progressive responsibility in business operations, production, non-profit entities, corporate, public information and education, and senior level management in television and film production, multi-media, including public information and education dissemination, live broadcasting, video recording, and training.

With the help of volunteers from the Capital Macintosh Users Group – the dream of a powerful community voice has become a reality.

We received the following announcement about FinalCut Pro training that is being offered in January.

Check out the following link to an article in Macworld on-line magazine.  It provides information about a couple of  TV shows “all about Apple” that sound interesting.

http://www.macworld.com/article/145346/2009/12/welcome_to_macintosh.html?lsrc=rss_main

Nancy

I just posted a new discount in the Members Only section of the Forums.  This one is from Wiley Publishing and it is for 40% off on selected books from now through January 31st.

Nancy

I just posted a 50% discount on all Take Control E-Books that is good through 12/31.  This is a great deal.  There are even suggestions included as to how you can give them as gifts and what books make the best gifts for different needs.  I hope you take time to check this out.

I just posted some good discounts from O’Reilly Press in the Members Only section of the Forums.  They are worth checking out.

Nancy