Toledo PC Users’ Group
A Forum for Personal-Computer Users — September, 2008
September Program: Samples on the iPod
Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:30 PM, UAW-Local-14 Hall, Jackman & Northover (between Laskey & Alexis Rd), Toledo, Ohio.
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TPCUG Data
From the Prez
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Membership Expirations
Computer-Investing-Group Meeting
TOLTBBS Information
TPCUG’s
Website:
http://www.toledopcug.net
Coming Meeting: Monday,
October 6, November 3, December 1.
The Toledo PC Users’ Group
P.O. Box 13085
Toledo, OH 43613
Officers
President: Floyd Miller
Vice-President: Rick Snyder
Treasurer: Steve Tryc
Secretary: Sándor Halász
Standing Committees
Computer Shows: Steve
Tryc
Librarian: Open
Membership: Sándor Halász
Programs:
Lester Miller
Public Relations: Lavern & Eugene
Curtis
Complaint Dept.: Helen Waite
SIG Leaders
Internet SIG: Jim Bell ............ 419-877-1109
Statement of Intent: The Toledo PC Users’ Group is a not-for-profit corporation, formed to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information regarding the use and enjoyment of personal computers.
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From the President
The Hurricanes of September
September 1, 2008 Doug McIntosh It has certainly been a Labor Day to remember for me. I have been off since Saturday August 30th and have been following Gustav, Hannah, and now Ike on the Internet—haven't even had the TV on: why bother? The Hurricanes of September are the end of the television monopoly on breaking-story coverage, at least for the one half of the American people who have Internet access. I have been on line for hours on end each day, checking out the National Hurricane Center's advisories, tracking models, paths, satellite pictures etc. etc. etc. What we have here is the reason the Internet is so important [emphasis added]. I have simply bypassed the system and injected the Hurricane experience directly into my mind, sans media filters; assorted “experts” telling me what to think. I can look at a satellite picture myself, thank you, Mr. media expert.
Further, I have been on line at a forum, the tree of liberty, where I have been exchanging ideas, information, opinions etc. etc. etc. with people from all over the country. In other words, the phrase Internet community is a very descriptive one and one that truly describes what the Internet has become—explains why the NWO terrorist organization called Comcast wants to limit Internet download capacity. The NWO fears and despises the Internet since it allows people like me and you to bypass the NWO control mechanisms. They hate the Internet because, as the Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate put it so eloquently regarding Christianity,
It makes slaves think. The NWO doesn't like slaves who think. They have spent decades destroying the American education system to make sure that doesn't happen. And then the Internet comes along!
We might have differing opinions on NWO (New World Order) but Doug McIntosh has certinly reminded us of the limitless aspects of the internet. Of course, without computers we would not have the internet. We would be limited to Pony Express “snail mail” and the telephone or telegraph. With the www., the world-wide web, we are connected to web sites and personal e-mails and instant messaging in millions and billions of connections even in the remotest parts of the planet—with the result that we might be staring at the one-eyed monster (monitor) too many hours of day or night.
To help in all the complexity of computing and communication via computer we have the toledopcug.net and The Toledo PC Users' Group to help get us down the road. At times we may not have all the answers and may be compounding our ignorance, but it may stimulate some thought patterns that will lead us to the answer we need. At least we can always Google it and find more sources than we really wanted.
To this end we'll see you at the next meeting (Sept 8th) and
subsequent 1st Monday nights of the month.
Your Prez, Floyd L. Miller
Minutes
At 19:37 the meeting was called to order by F. Miller, pres.
The minutes, after reading aloud, were accepted.
The treasurer s report was accepted.
Eight members were present, printed rosters were handed out. Burr s address was to be changed.
L. Miller thought of music-downloading: his daughter-in-law and F. Miller s son had done much of it—or maybe a teaching-tape.
There was no old bizness.
New bizness:
Halász asked whether the membership wishes to raise the dues.
At 19:52 the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by Sándor Halász, secretary.
Treasurer’s Report
Balance Ending 7/15/08
Balance Ending 8/15/08
Steve Tryc, treasurer
Expired & Expiring Memberships
January:
1690 Fowler
July:
1689 Mack
October:
1506 Tryc
Computer Investing Group
Investing Resources for Clubs and Individuals at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10 am–noon
Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, OH
No charge, free parking & handouts. The public is encouraged to attend.
The library staff will demonstrate and discuss sources of investment information and demonstrate the use of materials available to help investors. The library is the perfect place to find the latest sources of help for improving a portfolio. The staff will also show where to find these valuable resources at the library.
If you are served by another library system, nonetheless come to find out what may be available in your location.
A short video on investment clubs will be shown with a question-&-answer period afterwards. Members of investment clubs will be available to answer questions. We hope BI members will help us introduce our educational opportunities to others by bringing along a friend or relative (including younger relatives). This is an opportunity to meet individuals wanting to learn more about BI and investment clubs.
For more information, contact Marilyn Adams at 419-865-6061 or by e-mail
Sponsored jointly by the NW Buckeye Chapter of BI and the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.