Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Julia
What's the best thing to do for that? And, just as importantly, what should be avoided at all costs? Julia ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com

Re: BRIN: Uplift books on Kindle?

2010-01-07 Thread David Brin
The Startide Rising release says January 11 2009. I suspectt that's a misprint and should be January 11, 2010? That'd explain the glitch and should resolve in a week. I have a query in about Brightness Reef thanks! From: John Williams

Platform for gathering memories?

2010-01-07 Thread Nick Arnett
Julia's question reminded me that you folks are a bit of a brain trust... I need to figure out what would be the best platform for gathering pictures, stories, videos and such about my sister, particular for her daughter to know her as she grows up. Lesley has a Facebook page, but that doesn't

Re: Platform for gathering memories?

2010-01-07 Thread Max Battcher
Nick Arnett wrote: Lesley has a Facebook page, but that doesn't really seem right for this. Anybody know of a site or software that might work well for that purpose, where people could upload, write, etc.? First of all, since you've been playing with Wiki tools for the Imaginaria Wiki you

Re: Platform for gathering memories?

2010-01-07 Thread Dave Land
On Jan 7, 2010, at 3:02 PM, Nick Arnett wrote: Julia's question reminded me that you folks are a bit of a brain trust... I need to figure out what would be the best platform for gathering pictures, stories, videos and such about my sister, particular for her daughter to know her as she

Re: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Charlie Bell
On 08/01/2010, at 9:52 AM, Julia wrote: What's the best thing to do for that? And, just as importantly, what should be avoided at all costs? Start with a moist tissue, and follow with a pencil eraser and rub GENTLY. That'll often get minor scrapes and blemishes off. Depending on the screen

Re: Platform for gathering memories?

2010-01-07 Thread Charlie Bell
On 08/01/2010, at 10:02 AM, Nick Arnett wrote: Thanks for any suggestions about what might work. There's probably something obvious, but my brain isn't working well. This has been so stressful, I've slept so little... keep trying to get a little rest during the day but it hasn't

RE: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Julia
-Original Message- From: brin-l-boun...@mccmedia.com [mailto:brin-l-boun...@mccmedia.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Bell Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 6:12 PM To: Killer Bs (David Brin et al) Discussion Subject: Re: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen? On 08/01/2010, at 9:52 AM,

Re: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Charlie Bell
On 08/01/2010, at 11:38 AM, Julia wrote: Would a very soft cloth moistened do in place of the moist tissue? Yep! Microfibre or spectacle-cleaning cloths are good! C. ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com

Re: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Michael Harney
Julia wrote: What's the best thing to do for that? And, just as importantly, what should be avoided at all costs? Julia ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com Important: Do NOT use acetone. It erodes plastics

Re: Getting ballpoint pen off laptop screen?

2010-01-07 Thread Bruce Bostwick
On Jan 7, 2010, at 10:53 PM, Michael Harney wrote: Julia wrote: What's the best thing to do for that? And, just as importantly, what should be avoided at all costs? Julia ___ http://mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l_mccmedia.com