[DM-MUG] Apple User Group Bulletin for 1/20: coupons and discounts

Thu Jan 22 10:54:58 CST 2009

>Apple User Group Bulletin - January 20, 2009
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>CONTENTS
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>Community News - Leaders
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>1] - News To Use: Help for Your Groupís Locator Information
>2] - News to Use: Apple Sales Web Resources Available
>3] - Review/Demo Copy of Time to "Learn the Switch to Mac" & "Learn 
>the iPhone 3G"
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>Apple User Group Bulletin - Members
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>Community News - Members
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>1] - Groups With Ideas: Des Moines MUG Swaps and Recycles
>2] - Groups With Ideas: TROU Moves Beyond Basic Applications
>3] - Winter MacCamp: Saginaw Hosts Another Great Get Together
>4] - User Groups at Macworld Expo: Share Your Pics and News
>5] - Thank You: Sponsors and Volunteers
>6] - Milestones
>
>Special Offers
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>
>1] - In Your Face Viewbase: 33 Percent Discount
>2] - ThermaPAK Laptop Cooling HeatShift Pad & Bag: 25 Percent Off
>3] - Mobigrip Device Leash: 20 Percent Off
>4] - iStudio Publisher: Save $55 (US)
>5] - Live Webcast: Advanced Twitter for Business at 35 Percent Off
>6] - "Learn the Switch to Mac" & "Learn the iPhone 3G": 20 Percent Off
>7] - Thatís Easy: AUG Market, Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
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>COMMUNITY NEWS - LEADERS
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>1] - News To Use: Help for Your Groupís Locator Information
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>
>Your User Group Ambassador has a lot of things to keep track of, but
>help is available. Your region's Apple User Group Regional Liaison has
>the information you need.
>
>Expert advice is just an email away.
>http://www.apple.com/usergroups/contact/liaisons/
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>2] - News to Use: Apple Sales Web Resources Available
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>Ambassadors, Apple Sales Web (ASW) has opened for another great year.
>Need a preso of the products announced during the Macworld Expo Keynote
>for your next meeting? ASW has it all.
>
>Apple Sales Web
>http://sales.apple.com
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>
>3] - Review/Demo Copy of Time to "Learn the Switch to Mac" & "Learn 
>the iPhone 3G"
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>
>"Itís About Time to Learn the Switch to Mac" reminds you of life on
>Windows and connects the dots to the Mac. The goal is to minimize the
>two to four week period of time to become familiar with using the Mac to
>just a couple hours. Your instructor teaches you what steps you went
>through to complete a task in Windows, then teaches you to perform the
>same steps on your Mac.
>
>"Itís About Time to Learn the iPhone 3G" -- the future of phones meets
>the future of learning tools. Youíll learn about every single
>application including tips and tricks only iPhone 3G experts know about.
>Youíll quickly see that this is a learning tool like no other. Itís fun,
>quick, and completely interactive.
>
>Usually $29.95 (US) boxed or $24.95 (US) downloaded version, for a
>limited time you can download either or both of these for free to demo
>to your Apple user group. To learn more, contact
>hi at ItsAboutTimeProducts.com.
>
>For a free copy, go to the web site below, then click to buy the
>download version of either product or both; next, insert ìmugpromoî in
>the discount code box and click update cart (the total should then be
>$0); and finally, click checkout after which  your download will be
>emailed to you.
>
>Discount code:
>mugpromo
>
>Download, review and demo for your group.
>http://itsabouttimeproducts.com
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through April 30, 2009.
>Limit one download per group.
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>Apple User Group Bulletin - January 20, 2009
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>COMMUNITY NEWS - MEMBERS
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>1] - Groups With Ideas: Des Moines MUG Swaps and Recycles
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>Older technology can be a problem when it gathers dust in a closet or
>basement. It's a great opportunity for user groups to benefit their
>communities by holding swap meets or by providing information on best
>practices in recycling. The Des Moines MUG will be holding a swap meet
>on January 27, and regularly gives directions to a local company who
>recycles efficiently, ethically and inexpensively. Is your group part of
>the solution? Why not get involved in 2009.
>
>Visit DMMUG.
>http://www.dmmug.org
>
>(Thanks to ambassador and Attorney Victoria L. Herring for this news.)
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>2] - Groups With Ideas: TROU Moves Beyond Basic Applications
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>Chicago's The Rest of US (TROU) will be part of a special Home
>Automation presentation at their local Michigan Avenue Apple Store on
>February 4. Gordon Meyer of O'Reilly's Smart Home Hacks will be the
>presenter. Best of all, this presentation is free.
>
>Be there.
>http://trou.org
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>3] - Winter MacCamp: Saginaw Hosts Another Great Get Together
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>The Saginaw Mac User Group (SMUG) is hosting their Winter MacCamp on
>February 28. Attendees include members from Michigan's SMUG, MIAMUG and
>TMUG who will enjoy a full day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) of learning and
>sharing with other Mac users, ending with a raffle of great prizes.
>Shouldn't you be there too?
>
>Find out more.
>http://www.smug1.com
>
>(Thanks to Betty Larsen for this great tip.)
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>4] - User Groups at Macworld Expo: Share Your Pics and News
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>User groups had a full week of events at Macworld Expo in San Francisco,
>starting with Monday's User Group Reception and wrapping up as Bernie
>Powell of California's NCMUG, Perry Vannoy of the Ohio NCMUG and Macbeth
>Vannoy, Rex Covington, Doug Smith,  Jeff Davis from HAAUG and MUG ONE
>President Elsa Travisano closed down the User Group Lounge.
>
>In the coming weeks look for some cool, fun and exciting pictures on the
>User Group Advisory Board web site. Check back often to see what went
>on. You're sure to recognize some familiar faces from around the world.
>
>Got some photos or MobileMe links you'd like to see featured? Send 'em
>in!
>
>Sandy Foderick
>ugbeditor at mac.com
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>5] - Thank You: Sponsors and Volunteers
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>Every January, Macworld Expo brings things to do, tips to learn and
>friends to meet, but the week does not happen by accident. Thanks to our
>generous sponsors and the more than 80 volunteers who spent so much of
>their time to make the week so memorable.
>
>In particular, thanks to the Apple User Group Macworld '09 Planning
>team, who worked the better part of the year to ensure fun-filled
>activities and to Tom Piper who worked with our sponsors. Thanks, too,
>to Lorene Romero of NCMUG who contributed her time and effort to deliver
>the shirts used by the volunteers all week. Finally, a big thank you to
>Ilene Hoffman of MacWoburn for her wonderful Party List. User group
>events at Macworld couldnít have happened without these people and their
>hard work.
>
>See this yearís sponsors.
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/mw09.html
>
>See a list of this year's volunteers.
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/mw09.html
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>6] - Milestones
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>Turn on the ìWay Backî machine. This monthís milestones include groups
>whose first meeting convened as long ago as January of 1977.
>Congratulations to some of our oldest groups!
>
>1977 - Denver Apple Pi
>http://www.denverapplepi.com
>
>1978 - Washington Apple Pi
>http://www.wap.org
>
>1978 - Apple Corps of Dallas
>http://www.acd.us
>
>1978 - AppleRock (formerly Little Rock Apple Addicts)
>http://www.applerock.org
>
>1979 - Hawaii Macintosh & Apple Usersí Society, Inc
>http://www.hmaus.com
>(Warm greetings to Ambassador William Gass and members of HMAUS.)
>
>1979 - Syracuse Macintosh Users Group
>http://www.iSMUG.com
>
>1984 - Corvallis Macintosh User Group
>http://www.cmug.com
>
>1984 - appleJAC Macintosh Users Group
>http://www.applejac.org
>(Congrats to Apple User Group Regional Liaison George Kopp, Apple User
>Group Advisory Board member Tom Piper and the members of apppleJAC.)
>
>1985 - Tri-Valley Macintosh Users Group
>http://www.clubtmug.com
>(Congrats to long-time ambassador Izak Mutlu and members.)
>
>1985 - The Madison Macintosh Users Group (Mad Mac)
>http://web.mac.com/madmacintosh
>
>2003 - Indianapolis Final Cut Pro User Group
>http://www.indy-fcpug.org
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>SPECIAL OFFERS - Apple User Group Bulletin - January 20, 2009
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>These User Group discounts are brought to you by the Apple User Group
>Advisory Board (special thanks to board member Tom Piper).
>
>These offers may be distributed in your print newsletter, sent to your
>member mailing list, posted to a password-protected section of your
>group website and/or posted to a bulletin board that is restricted to
>your members. If your newsletter or web site is not password protected,
>just omit the passwords and list this public URL:
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
>
>Not a member? Join an Apple user group today to take advantage of these
>special offers.
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>1] - In Your Face Viewbase: 33 Percent Discount
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>Give your arm a break with the IN YOUR FACE viewbase which makes on-the-
>go movie watching fun and easy. Just download a movie to your iPhone or
>iPod touch and watch it hands-free and up close. This innovative holder
>features a flexible neck, easy secure top grip with quick release,
>adjustable swivel head, non-scratch gripping pads and hinged bottom
>clamp for flat or round surfaces.
>
>With a regular price of $29.95 (US), this exclusive user group price is
>$19.95 (US).
>
>Discount Code:
>5115
>
>Offer is available:
>http://www.inyourfaceusa.com/
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through April 30, 2009.
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>2] - ThermaPAK Laptop Cooling HeatShift Pad & Bag: 25 Percent Off
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>ThermaPAKís patented HeatShift Technology is a unique blend of phase
>changing material (PCM) created by research and development engineers.
>It requires no refrigeration, no laptop power (which extends battery
>life), is easy to carry (approved for airport security), and performs
>better than USB fan style products. The HeatShift Laptop bag is made of
>a high-density memory foam for strong protection and has a removable
>HeatShift Pad inside.
>
>Ranging in retail price from $27.99 (US, 13" laptop) to $34.99 (US, 17"
>laptop), this user group special takes 25 percent off. ThermaPAKís
>Laptop Cooling HeatShift Pads and HeatShift Bags are also available at a
>discount.
>
>Coupon code:
>maccool
>
>Get your cooling pad:
>http://www.thermapak.com/products.php
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through April 30, 2009.
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>
>3] - Mobigrip Device Leash: 20 Percent Off
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>
>Use the Mobigrip to secure your expensive, slippery handheld devices
>from falling, damage or being left behind. You can complement your
>natural grip and enjoy feelings of safety, confidence and added
>stability. Mobigrip works with all types of handheld devices for all
>ages and is a perfect solution for cell phones, PDAs, MP3s, iPods, voice
>recorders, digital cameras (some), glucose meters, TV remotes,
>navigators and more.
>
>Retail priced at $9.95 (US), this user group offer takes 20 percent off.
>Many colors are available and quality discounts too.
>
>Coupon code:
>20DGM0908AC1yXp
>
>Secure your device:
>http://www.mobigrips.com/mobigripdeviceleash.aspx
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through April 30, 2009.
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>4] - iStudio Publisher: Save $55 (US)
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>
>Introducing iStudio Publisher, the exciting new page layout program for
>home, small business and educational users. Powerful and intuitive, it
>lets you do everything from producing a flyer to designing a newsletter
>-- from creating a brochure to publishing a magazine. iStudio Publisher
>gives you all the tools you need within easy reach to design great
>looking documents.
>
>This user group special offer price is $44.99 (US) compared to the
>discounted launch price of $49.99 (US) (only available until March 5)
>and the regular price of $99.99 (US).
>
>Promotion code:
>MACWORLD
>
>Purchase here:
>http://www.istudiopublisher.com/index.php/store/
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through August 31, 2009.
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>
>5] - Live Webcast: Advanced Twitter for Business at 35 Percent Off
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>
>"Advanced Twitter for Business: Conversation, Community and Profit - 140
>Characters at a Time" will be featured as a Live Webcast on February 6
>at 10:00 am PST. If you're ready to go beyond dabbling with Twitter,
>join the experts at O'Reilly for this live webcast presented by Sarah
>Milstein. Learn everything you need to launch a successful Twitter
>strategy for your group. You'll learn how to use Twitter to promote your
>group, build community, find members and more.
>
>The regular price is $99 (US), but this user group discount code offer
>will get you 35 percent off.
>
>Discount code: DSUG
>
>Register and learn new business strategies.
>http://oreilly.com/go/advancedtwitter
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through February 6, 2009.
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>
>6] - "Learn the Switch to Mac" & "Learn the iPhone 3G": 20 Percent Off
>.....................
>
>'It's About Time to Learn the Switch to Mac' reminds you of life on
>Windows and connects the dots to the Mac. 'It's About Time to Learn the
>iPhone 3G' teaches you all about the iPhone 3G, including tips and
>tricks. You'll quickly see that this is a learning tool like no other.
>It's fun, quick and completely interactive.
>
>Usually the downloadable version is $24.95 (US); for a limited time you
>can buy either boxed or download, or both, for 20 percent off.
>
>Discount code:
>muglearn
>
>To purchase, or for more information: http://ItsAboutTimeProducts.com
>
>This worldwide offer is valid through April 30, 2009.
>_____________________________________________________________________
>
>7] - Thatís Easy: AUG Market, Resource Blog & Vendor Discount Offers
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>
>Looking for information on a past offer? Tom Piper of the Apple User
>Group Advisory Board, publishes a single page with all current offers,
>expiration dates and codes. Watch for intermittent special offers.
>
>Password:
>offers
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers/vendorcodes.htm
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>Be sure to subscribe to the Apple User Group Market Report podcast. The
>AUG Market Report and Resource blog are great sources for information
>about Apple user groups, vendor discounts, special events, interesting
>reviews, stimulating training and more:
>
>Apple User Group Market Report podcast:
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/resources.html
>
>For public information about vendor offers and more visit:
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab/offers.html
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>Get information about activities and offers.
>http://homepage.mac.com/ugab
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>Saundra Foderick, Editor
>Apple User Group Advisory Board
>ugbeditor at mac.com
>
>Tom Piper, Vendor Relations
>Apple User Group Advisory Board
>vendorwizard at mac.com
>
>Elsa Travisano, Text and Archival Editor
>Apple User Group Advisory Board
>ugbeditor at mac.com
>
>Trish Huffman, Text Editor
>Apple User Group Advisory Board
>ugbeditor at mac.com
>
>Jeff Mosqueda, Publisher
>Apple
>usergroups at apple.com
>
>Get involved. Join a user group near you.
>http://www.apple.com/usergroups/
>
>.

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