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iTunes Will Perform at SMUG's October Meeting |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 09/30/2011 10:34 PM
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How to take advantage of all the features Apple’s iTunes has to offer will be the main topic when members of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) gather for their monthly meeting Tuesday, October 11 at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4, in Arnold. “Apple is making iTunes the platform for distribution to all of its devices,” states SMUG president Dick Cross, who will be making the presentation. “For instance, I’ll show how to use it with Apple TV to effortlessly stream movies to your Entertainment Center.”...
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Google To Aquire Motorola Mobility for $12.5 Billion...Google's Larry Paige Issues Statement |
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 08/15/2011 06:50 AM
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Google Inc..."Since its launch in November 2007, Android has not only dramatically increased consumer choice but also improved the entire mobile experience for users. Today, more than 150 million Android devices have been activated worldwide—with over 550,000 devices now lit up every day—through a network of about 39 manufacturers and 231 carriers in 123 countries. Given Android’s phenomenal success, we are always looking for new ways to supercharge the Android ecosystem. That is why I am so excited today to announce that we have agreed to acquire Motorola....
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POTPOURRI OF INFORMATION AT SMUG’S AUGUST 9 MEETING |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/27/2011 09:22 PM
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How to keep your computer safe and sound will be among the topics when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) presents a “Potpourri of Information” at the club’s Tuesday, August 9 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4, in Arnold. ....
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LION WILL ROAR (or something) AT SMUG’S JULY 12 MEETING |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/01/2011 12:16 PM
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Members of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will get a preview of the eagerly anticipated new Apple operating system during the club’s Tuesday, July 12 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4, in Arnold. ....
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What’s Happening in Murphys June 1 through June 11, 2011 |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/02/2011 08:53 AM
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Murphys, CA....Tuesdays in June - Winemaker's Night at Alchemy - Every Tuesday night you can expect free live music on our patio from 5:30-8:00, our delicious dinner menu, and a featured menu option for one low price. Call 209-728-0700 for reservations. Fridays in June - Fridays At Alchemy. Matt Cullen Delivers style with pop, country and jazz vocal performances from the 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond every Friday on our patio from 5:30-8 pm. The music is free, and there's room to dance. Call 209-728-0700 or visit www.mattcullenonline.com for more information. .....
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SMUG Will Explore iPhoto At Its June 14th Meeting |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/01/2011 11:59 PM
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The latest developments in iPhoto, and a general overview of the popular Apple application, will be the topic when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) holds its next meeting Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4, in Arnold. Phill Hoxie will make the presentation and be prepared to lead a discussion of the many aspects of the way most users store their photographs. ....
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Tour Guides & Cantamos Kick off Free Music in the Parks at Copperopolis, Town Square THIS WEEK! |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 05/26/2011 05:42 PM
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Copperopolis, CA....One show, two sounds and performances; The Tour Guides featuring Jessica Brittany Mouser, and Cantamos, (Tour Guides unplugged ) with lead singer, Michela Macfarland.....The 20th anniversary of Free Music in the Parks is kicked off at Copperopolis Town Square, by the Tour Guides & Cantamos. On Wednesday, June 15, starting at 6:30 pm, you will be transported to another destination with their renditions of numerous and timeless songs with an emphasis on Latin styles. Whether it is bossa nova, rock, country or jazz, their groove will move you.....
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Sony Enters Tablet Market |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/26/2011 02:26 PM
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TOKYO, Japan– Sony Corporation announces “Sony Tablet” that delivers the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience. Based on decades of engineering heritage, Sony is developing two tablets with unprecedented design, including S1 (codename) which is optimized for rich media entertainment and S2 (codename) which is ideal for mobile communication and entertainment. “Sony Tablet” will become available in the global market starting in fall 2011......
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Local 8th Grader Headed to State Science Fair.....Still A Little Short of His Goal |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/24/2011 04:13 PM
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Calaveras County, CA...Update 4/28/11: Michael has received some very generous donations from our viewers! The family is so thankful! "I am so excited for him, what a wonderful opportunity he has before him and with his drive to do the best he can, hopefully he will place during the state competition. He is going to go back to the IGA in Copperopolis again tomorrow with his project to answer questions and share what he has discovered. Hopefully by the end of the day he will have reached his goal , he has a baseball game on Saturday morning" States Michael's Grandmother, Cindi Bent.....Local 8th grader, Michael Legge is headed to the State Science Fair! Michael won 1st place at the Calaveras County Science Fair in his division with his project "Mysterious Bacteria vs. Evil Tobacco." Michael is a student at Mark Twain Elementary and needs our help! Here is a letter from Michael: "Hello my name is Michael Legge and I am an 8th grade student at Mark Twain Elementary School. Mark Twain doesn't require students to do science fair projects but I went out and did one on my own. .....
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Latest News From Apple Subject of SMUG April 12th Meeting |
Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 03/30/2011 11:09 AM
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Apple’s innovations are constantly making exciting news with new gadgets and software as will be evident during the next meeting of the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) to be held Tuesday, April 12th beginning at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Brian Thomas, Technology Specialist and Trainer for the Calaveras County Office of Education will be making the presentation and leading the discussion. He will explore some of Apple’s latest products and share some of the coolest features of iLife ’11 and conduct a comprehensive .....
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