[AI] Bhavna becomes World’s first graduate using ‘eye – pointing’ system

2011-09-12 Thread M.K. Prasanna
- Forwarded Message - >From: вιкαѕн >Subject: Bhavna becomes World’s first graduate using ‘eye – pointing’ system > > >Bhavna becomes World’s first graduate using ‘eye – pointing’ system >The first thing that strikes you when you meet Bhavna Botta is how full of smiles she is. Not s

[AI] Call for Applications to Receive Global Disability Rights Library

2011-01-18 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Hope this is helpful... Rgds, Prasanna - Forwarded Message From: Engg-Lib-Forum from India To: nm...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 3:12:06 PM Subject: [nmlis] [ELF] Call for Applications to Receive Global Disability Rights Library Washington, DC – The Global Disabil

[AI] review of BLIO e-Reader software backed by futurist Ray Kurzweil

2010-09-29 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Not reviwed by a VIP...a librarian point of view   Best Regards, Prasanna --- On Wed, 9/29/10, Pralhad Jadhav wrote: From: Pralhad Jadhav Subject: [nmlis] FYI | BLIO e-Reader software for windows set to launch today   BLIO e-Reader software for windows set to launch today Toda

[AI] Should not allow applications to access your contacts:orkut - Rakesh wants to be your friend on orkut!

2010-08-30 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Hi friends, While joining a new application like Orkut, it asks whether it should pick up your Friends from your Contacts/Address Book. Once you let it access them, reminders, etc are auto-generated. You have then compromised on yours and your friends' contact details. Some not-so-discreet sit

[AI] Watch TED Global Talk- http://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_on_the_art_of_choosing.html

2010-08-12 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Hi Friends, Do watch Sheena Iyengar on the Art of Choosingfor many reasons http://www.ted.com/talks/sheena_iyengar_on_the_art_of_choosing.html Cheers, Prasanna Hyderabad Voice your thoughts in the blog to discuss the Rights of persons with disability bill at: http://www.accessi

[AI] Accessibility design challenges: A Midwinter workshop to answer all your questions

2009-11-09 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Library related...but you get to hear about the latest trends & ongoing researches -- From: Brenda Bailey-Hainer, ASCLA President >Subject: Accessibility design challenges: A Midwinter workshop to answer all >your questions >To: naglax...@yahoo. com >Date: Tuesday, 10 November, 2009, 2:

[AI] Fw: World Sight Day 2009 at British Library Hyderabad : Invitation

2009-10-07 Thread M.K. Prasanna
- Forwarded Message From: IN_HYD1_BL (India) Sent: Tue, October 6, 2009 6:34:51 PM Subject: World Sight Day 2009 at British Library Hyderabad : Invitation Dear Member British Library and L V Prasad Eye Institute pleased to invitation you for World Sight Day 2009 celebrations on 8

[AI] credibility of websites::: good afternone a small query

2009-03-22 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Hi Sasi Kumar, For Medical websites, HONCODE is a seal of credibility...all over the world. For ecommerce security, there are a few certifying bodies, the most important one being Verisign. For all other websites you can look for the credentials of the creator, publisher, sponsors. Some other s

[AI] Country's first Multilingual Braille Library Project for Visually Handicapped in Pune???

2009-03-16 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Country's first Multilingual Braille Library Project for Visually Handicapped to be launched in city /India PRwire/ - Country’s first Multilingual Braille Library Project for Visually Handicapped consisting two Braille Libraries sponsored by a Rotary Matching Grant Project implemented by Rotary

[AI] Pornography is abusive eroticism: query from thahir.

2009-03-13 Thread M.K. Prasanna
I think the distinction has not been made between erotic/ good sexual behaviour Vs Pornography, which is deviant sexual behaviour. Acceptable sexual interest can be discussed privately...or among likeminded people. Perhaps another mailgroup As a woman & being against censorship, that i

Re: [AI] amazon's kindle 2-query

2009-02-10 Thread M.K. Prasanna
Hi friends, One basic input Kindle is a wireless device and no operator in India offers Kindle related services. Best Regards, Prasanna Hyderabad From: "Asudani, Rajesh" To: "accessindia@accessindia.org.in" Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:54:35 A