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Updated Information on Contacting the White House Electronically

May 31, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

We have discovered that it is no longer possible to write to the President by simply sending e-mail to president@whitehouse.gov. Doing so results in an automatic reply that gives information on the accepted ways to make contact. All information needed to send comments to President Obama is available on the White House’s contact page. In… Finish Reading Updated Information on Contacting the White House Electronically

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Letter Writing Campaign Asks President Obama to Fully Support International Copyright Exemption Treaty for the Blind and Print Reading Disabled

May 30, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

I have written the letter shown below to President Obama. Thanks to Alena Roberts, Kelly Ford and Milica Trpevska for their assistance in the editing of this letter through three revisions. I am asking all my American readers to send a similar letter to president@whitehouse.gov to show support for an international treaty that would expand… Finish Reading Letter Writing Campaign Asks President Obama to Fully Support International Copyright Exemption Treaty for the Blind and Print Reading Disabled

Categories: Copyright Treaty

Balanced Agenda on Internationalization of Copyright Exemptions for People with Print Reading Disabilities

May 30, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

At the 18th session of the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) of the World Intellectual Property Organization recently held in Geneva, a treaty was proposed by the World Blind Union to grant a copyright exemption for the production and distribution of books in a specialized format accessible by people with print reading… Finish Reading Balanced Agenda on Internationalization of Copyright Exemptions for People with Print Reading Disabilities

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Phoenix Area Dial-A-Ride Fares Increase on July 1, 2009

May 26, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

We have been asked by a Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) official to post the following important announcement concerning fare increases for Dial-A-Ride customers in the greater Phoenix area. ValleyMetro.org 602.253.5000 TTY 602.261.8208 Due to tax revenue shortfalls and increased operating costs, fares will increase on July 1. The new fare structure is designed to… Finish Reading Phoenix Area Dial-A-Ride Fares Increase on July 1, 2009

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The Desert Cafe Opens for Business Tomorrow with a Slightly Irish Theme

March 15, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,   Top of the morning Lads & Lasses,Stop by the  Desert Cafe after your classes,When you awake or at the end of your day,we will entertain, great music we  will play.,Bring your dancing shoes and  good cheer,We will have no  green beer,May have Irish Soda Bread and hot Tea,point your browser to ACB.You… Finish Reading The Desert Cafe Opens for Business Tomorrow with a Slightly Irish Theme

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The Desert Cafe Opens in Eight Hours!

March 9, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,   Take a gamble and join  us   in the Cafe,As usual a variety of  music we will play,We hope this blend will cleanse your heart and soul,We’ll play songs about changing friendship from artists like Sarah McLachlan and Billy Joel.From Asia to the Doobie Brothers,and many others.Mostly  70’s,80’s but also some Modern Stuff,We… Finish Reading The Desert Cafe Opens in Eight Hours!

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The Desert Cafe Opens in Just Over Four Hours!

March 2, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,   Come join Darrell and me, at  2 to 4 UTC.On ACB Radio,Think you will enjoy the  show.Back East, there is a  major storm,but,in the Cafe, you  can stay warm.we will have  cool tunes and hot  beverages   to make you  smile,so, stay awhile.Out here, we are baking  in the sun,forget about the  heat! have… Finish Reading The Desert Cafe Opens in Just Over Four Hours!

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