[Dtb-talk] Fwd: Listen Up! August RFB&D E-Newsletter

[David Andrews]

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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEMBER_NEWSLETTER?_EC=1kcipy1f3Z6FB5UQx3iIkE>View this e-newsletter as a web page.
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>LISTEN UP!
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>Issue #3, August 2006 
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>Welcome to Listen Up!, RFB&D’s bimonthly electronic newsletter for members 
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>In this third edition, we help you get back-to-school with the inspiring stories of two RFB&D members — a California teenager recently honored for his academic achievements; and a gifted young woman from South Carolina who performs opera around the world. In addition, get the latest news on RFB&D’s transition to an all-digital service and go behind-the-scenes to learn how we are making the conversion from analog to digital. Read about how RFB&D has helped bring “learning through listening” to students in the Baltimore City Public Schools. Teachers, check out how you can make the grade this year and stock up on all your RFB&D materials--from playback equipment to audiobooks. 
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>Congratulations to RFB&D member Cassidy Maione on being the fourth recipient of a $25 American Express gift card for suggesting the winning name of Listen Up! for our newsletter. 
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>Thanks to all of the RFB&D members and educators who have sent us feedback and story ideas. Keep them coming! E-mail any story ideas, comments or suggestions to our newsletter editorial staff at <mailto:media at rfbd.org>media at rfbd.org. 
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>We hope you enjoy this and future issues of Listen Up! and extend best wishes for a successful start of the 2006-2007 school year. Thanks for letting RFB&D be a part of your education and your life. 
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>The Circle of Life for RFB&D’s Master Tape Library: Converting a Library to Meet Changing Technology 
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>How is RFB&D approaching the enormous task of converting 60 years worth of recorded titles into a state-of-the-art digital library? We take you behind the scenes to learn how our digital library will take RFB&D--and our members--into the future. 
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>[<http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC3?_EC=pZWwOWVIEumawzkrhrfT0e>Read more about how RFB&D produces digitally recorded audiobooks
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>South Carolina Teen Sings Opera--and the Praises of RFB&D
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>Profile of RFB&D member Sarah Massengale, who listens to RFB&D books by day and sings opera around the world by night. 
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>[<http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC6?_EC=w4dgj8Q-wIijuzBZMhyuy6>Read more about Sarah Messengale] 
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>California Student Finds His Way with RFB&D
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>California member Ryan Johnson wins academic awards and builds homes for the needy. 
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>[<http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC7?_EC=Hf6LhfboAoU2mr8kMUW-Gq>Read more about RFB&D member Ryan Johnson
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>Success in Baltimore One Student at a Time 
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>Discover how a large East Coast urban school district piloted a program that has left no student behind. 
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>[<http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC8?_EC=F6AjSP0uy1mY3Yy9VOvqw2>Read more about the success of RFB&D in Baltimore City classrooms
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>We’re Changing for the Better 
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>Find out about new upgrades and initiatives assisting RFB&D's transition to an all-digital service by July 2007. 
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><http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC9?_EC=-VBtckmkv9MCioheh5jNqE>Read more about RFB&D’s Go Digital campaign and products
 
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>Wanted: Your Success Stories 
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>The best success stories are those submitted by our members. Find out how to submit yours and be recognized! 
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>[<http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEM_SEC10?_EC=PkjBLdY_GNiSCdHcRRDRBm>Read more about how to submit success stories to RFB&D
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>Do you have a friend or colleague who may be interested in news about RFB&D's Learning Through Listening® programs and services? <http://m1.rfbd.org/mk/get/AUG2006_MEMBER_REF?_EC=NR0lLfuFFEQwHVkxXffsKm>Click here to send a friend or colleague a copy of this newsletter. 
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