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Teen Stuff: Feed by M.T. Anderson
by Caser
This weekend at a U of M hockey game I sat behind someone that texted, talked, and googled non-stop on their phone for the entire 2 hour game, not once looking up to follow the live action on the ice. This is not a commentary, merely an observation. But I couldn't stop thinking about M.T. Anderson's novel, Feed, which follows a futuristic group of teenage friends, all of whom have 'The Feed' implanted in their brains from a young age.
The Feed functions like a search engine, complete with instant message capabilities and streaming advertisements catered to (or shaping) their personal interests. The characters live their lives unquestioningly until Violet enters their scene, sans Feed, and illuminates the unsettling cost of information overload. Listening to the book on CD is especially engaging, since part of the narrative is the sound of The Feed, channeled directly to the listener.
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New Classes in November!
by Stewart
Learn how to burn DVDs with your photo slideshows and videos in iDVD. Optional: Bring your USB flash drive loaded with your pictures and videos and your own writable DVD. Tuesday November 10, 2009: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Curious about the iPhone? Bring your iPhone with you or just sit back and watch our demonstration. Tuesday November 24, 2009: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.
See you in class!
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Download eBooks and Audiobooks!
by Stewart
Register for Overdrive Basics and learn how to use your Ann Arbor District Library membership to connect to the Michigan Library Consortium to download eBooks, Audiobooks and Video.
Monday October 5, 2009: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm -- Downtown Library: Training Center
Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.
See you in class!
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Why Is My Computer So Slow?
by shannon riffe
Did you miss Wednesday's program with Mateen Jaffer entitled "Why Is My Computer So Slow?" Fear not! We videotaped Mateen when he gave a similar presentation last year and you can view it here. AADL tapes many of our public events for showing on AADL TV on CTN or for inclusion in our Video on Demand collection.
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Use Microsoft Mail Merge to Create Letters, Envelopes and Labels!
by Stewart
If you ever wanted to learn the easy way to mail form letters to clients, print addressed envelopes for your contacts, or create address labels for yourself or organization; Microsoft Mail Merge is the right class for you!
Monday October 19, 2009: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm -- Traverwood Branch: Training Center
Registration is required. Register online, visit any AADL location, or call 734-327-4555.
See you in class!