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New fall courses
Check out the complete listing of new courses and reserve your space now.
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Community Day
Celebration
Sun., Oct. 25
1-5p
No classes
Columbus Day Mon., Oct. 12
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Pattie Maes' new Fluid Interfaces Group aims to rethink the ways in which humans and computers interact. One of her MIT team members, Ph.D student Pranav Mistry,
has designed Sixth Sense, a wearable
device that offers owners powerful, graphic access to information for making decisions on the spot. Could this be the future?
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Greetings!
In this issue, get a glimpse of what the future holds for techies and non-techies alike, what constitutes good alignment, where to get an introduction to Groovy, and what's fun in gadgetland.
Also enclosed: your invitation to our Community Day celebration on Sunday, October 25 - a chance to meet instructors and explore a host of free mini-workshops in our new hi-tech computer labs complete with media carts and SMART Boards(TM).
Hope to see you there!
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Just Around the Corner
A teaser from Microsoft
Are you curious to know what Microsoft will be rolling out  in Office 2010? Rest assured, there are some major changes and surprises in store for MS Office users. Microsoft has provided a sneak-peek at the next generation of MS Office.
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Today's Wishlist for Tomorrow's Gadgets
One instructor's take on technological temptations
Ryan Woods, instructor
As the father of five children, I find myself at various community events with parents who want to discuss the latest technology trends and gadgets for the year. So in preparation for the upcoming football season, I've tucked these few suggestions in my back pocket.
Hand-held Portable Universal Cell Phones Jammer
It's a cell phone jammer that will block all cell phone signals within 32ft. I'd love to have this in the grocery store; loud mobile phone-talking in public places has simply gotten out of hand! OK, so the FCC might have some thoughts on radio interference and it would probably stop anyone in range from dialing 911, but the possibilities make my eyes go all dreamy.
Gentlemen's MP3 Player
While admittedly geeky, this MP3 playing tie clip has serious double-take potential. It displays track info in a single line across your tie: sort of like subtitles for your life's soundtrack. It would be great if you could get all the college games during those pesky fall weddings!
Personal Pocket Safe
For those of us who are really insecure, here is a great new way to hide stuff. Whether you're blogging about government mind control or researching Area 51 though telepathy, this encrypting USB flash drive is just the place to store all your evidence!
Spy Camera Video Watch
There's something tragically cool about a video camera in a watch, and the watch is pretty cool, too. That's actually a very good thing because, unless you're James Bond, you'll probably get more use out of the watch than the camera. All in all, 8Gb of AVI video in a watch! Seriously! Who doesn't want to find that in his stocking?!
Ryan teaches PC basics and how to secure your home computer from Internet threats. His whimsical wishlist should not be construed as product endorsement or testament to product quality or performance.
If you have a widget wishlist to share, please write us at onpoint@fcps.edu for possible future publication.
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| Community Day Celebration
Free, informative fun for all
 Enjoy demonstrations and mini-workshops for everything from cooking and crafts to identity protection and internet security at the open house celebrating our new Springfield location, The Plum Center for Lifelong Learning. A great chance to check out this state-of-the-art facility dedicated to learners of all ages! Plenty of free parking available.
Community Day
The Plum Center for Lifelong Learning
6815 Edsall Road|Springfield
Sunday, October 25
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| Posture Do's and Don'ts
Alignment makes a difference
 While the human body was designed for activity, the reality is that most office workers sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer. You can reduce the negative impact this contrived position can have on your body over time. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) suggests taking frequent breaks from sitting and checking the alignment of your body to workstation components. To help folks minimize their risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders and injury, OSHA has compiled helpful information - complete with illustrations and a checklist - for optimal posture and workstation layout.
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Fairfax County Recycles
 Do you have an old TV or computer to get rid of? Need to dispose of unwanted paint or cleaning supplies? Fairfax County has just what you need, a calendar of recycling events to help you safely dispose of these unwanted items at a convenient location.
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The Classroom, Online
Easy access, many choices
ACE online instruction features high quality instructor-led and self- directed online courses and certificates in over 45 different subject areas. Topics run the gamut: careers, information technology, professional development, business, management, medical, paralegal, writing, and communication. No traffic hassles, no schedule conflicts. Ready to learn? Just log on. Online classes work around your busy lifestyle.
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Terminology to Terminate Quite patently passé!
Delete these 12 words from your office vocabulary, if you haven't already:
Intranet, Extranet, Web surfing, push technology, application service provider (ASP), personal digital assistant (PDA), Internet telephony, thin client, Weblog, long distance call, World Wide Web, and information superhighway.
The list comes from a Business Week article (Aug. 24, 2009) and underscores how quickly the cyber landscape has transformed in just a decade or so.
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