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  1. @bardsong Please feel free to request a book. Here's how to request different types of books: http://ow.ly/h6wU
  2. @bruinsfan2010 Yes you convert to MP3 using TextAloud: http://ow.ly/h6vG. For other software apps pls read FAQ #30 at http://ow.ly/h6vB
  3. @wesderby One group of volunteers scan; another proofreads. More books directly from publishers. Each book has link to report qual issues
  4. @plumlipstick Re: Crossing-Great book for marketing and starting new businesses! Has lots of valuable advice. He's often referenced. Enjoy!
  5. @jonpielaet Glad to hear you've had a positive experience! #NFB was incredible - and we got great feedback!
  6. Ray Kurzweil shares experience developing kNFB MobileReader at #nfb, demo pretty amazing empowerment to community http://tinyurl.com/lza96y
  7. Looking forward to next panel at #nfb "theory and practice: education for blind in public school" by Denise Robinson
  8. RT @darrell: @mpaciello @bookshare Alas, this link appears to be broken. Here's link on new Ditto device: http://ow.ly/gJBF
  9. RT @JasonSpector: #Bookshare&Code Factory provide digital books to blind via mobile speak platform: (via @mpaciello) http://ow.ly/gJAx
  10. Great talks at #nfb on iPhone 3gs and potential reader considerations, usability feedback seems mixed thus far
  11. Interesting announcement about a new device, the Ditto, for reading digital books in epub format http://ow.ly/gIBV
  12. The party rocked! Great turnout - look I caught @josephcarter tweeting about it! #nfb
  13. @Britannica Yes, we're familiar with ASU controversy and would be glad to help with accessible versions
  14. @mektastic @plumlipstick Let us know if we can contribute to that radio show
  15. @kellylford 75 members in India so far :) Just starting over there
  16. @domasofan Absolutely! We have many many books with international copyrights and members around the world. Start here: http://ow.ly/gDEk
  17. Come join us at our user group party at #NFB at 7 pm, LaSalle A, level 5. We have some "surprise" entertainment and prizes!!
  18. Times of India covers first Bookshare seminar in Chennai. Speakers, Indian publishers support growing program. http://ow.ly/gDjj
  19. Fantastic mtg w/Michigan State disabilities office on what's working, strengthening partnership & opportunities! http://twitpic.com/9ipol
  20. @thomlohman Yup, #ACB09 party is July 8 5:30 pm, Salon 3.