[mac4theblind] Re: David Poehlman, long-time list member, was robbed, read on

  • From: Lena Contreras <contreras_lena@xxxxxx>
  • To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:45:27 -0700

Hi
Oh, how terrible.  I had a friend who is a single woman, sighted, and they came 
in through the dog door after she left for work.  The police think she was 
being watched for a while.
Lena
On Jun 6, 2012, at 10:29 AM, John Panarese wrote:

>     To add some additional facts here, as I have spoken to David, the police 
> were notified right away.  Basically, and think about this, folks, he was in 
> his house at the time the robbery took place.  He went down to get his mail 
> and someone got in through the back screen door to rob him.  This indicates 
> that he was being watched for quite some time and the individual or 
> individuals knew his patterns.  Consider that fact if you are living on your 
> own and what this might do to your psyche.  So, please, no snide comments.
> 
>    David has been a member of the Apple user community since Tiger.  I don't 
> even know if I could count how many people he has helped over the last seven 
> years with his time and knowledge.  He, in fact, got me up and running on the 
> Mac when I first got my iBook G4, and I credit him for giving me the courage 
> and confidence to learn VoiceOver and eventually switch from Windows full 
> time.
> 
>     Basically, Marcie, like myself, would like to help David in some way.  
> So, please read Marcie's email and either contact her directly or contact me 
> for any suggestions.  The guy has literally lost his life, and as a 
> community, we, if possible, should try to assist him in some way.  This is 
> not a matter of being some bleeding heart effort.  This is a matter of 
> helping someone who has given a lot to the community over the years and us 
> returning that favor as a community.
> 
> Thank You
> 
> 
> Take Care
> 
> John D. Panarese
> Director
> Mac for the Blind
> Tel, (631) 724-4479
> Email, john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
> 
> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION
> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
> MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jun 6, 2012, at 1:17 PM, George B wrote:
> 
>> Call the police...
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: mac4theblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:mac4theblind-
>>> bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Marcy Weinberg
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:10
>>> To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [mac4theblind] David Poehlman, long-time list member, was
>>> robbed, read on
>>> 
>>> Hello, all,
>>> 
>>> David Poehlman, a member of this list, was robbed last week.  Stolen
>>> were not 1 but 2 computers, a Macbook and an even newer Macbook Pro 13-
>>> inch.  Also taken were a Braille display and his magic track pad.
>>> 
>>> These items are quite valuable to any owner, but even more so in
>>> David's case.  He is a disability technology consultant, and those
>>> computers were his lifeblood.  He has helped countless persons with all
>>> issues mac-related, including I'm sure many on this list, as well as
>>> providing invaluable information to all of us on all things mac.
>>> 
>>> I am hoping that we can gather as a community to help David.  I am
>>> looking for ideas as to how we can best aid him so that he can continue
>>> to carry on his work.  My thought was that we could gather together and
>>> donate money so that he can purchase a new computer, or we can purchase
>>> one for him.
>>> 
>>> Please write with your ideas.  You can write to me off list at:
>>> 
>>> marcy.weinberg1@xxxxxxxxx
>>> 
>>> I know that I can count on you, the list members, to step up to the
>>> plate as you help a fellow member who has been so terribly violated,
>>> and thank you in advance for responding.
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Marcy
>>> marcy.weinberg1@xxxxxxxxx
>>> 
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