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Wanted: Obsolete electronics/computer stuff

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From: Jeff Seeger
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 00:00
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	Hi, noticed some of you wanting to give away some elec-
	tronic or computer "junk".  Here's a good use:

Mirs wrote:
> 
> I am about to start a class teaching basic electronics (some theory,
> projects, simple troubleshooting, etc) for some high schoolers in New
> York City.  I will be teaching it from a church located in an area where
> prostitution, drug dealing, and drug using is the norm.  It is also an
> area full of homeless people, so the young children seeing the homeless
> get the idea that they could easily end up that way unless they get
> money.  To them, the only way to make money is to deal drugs or do
> anything else that will get them some quick cash to avoid living on the
> street.
> 
> My church is willing to provide me with the space to teach some of these
> kids some basic electronics, so they may be encouraged knowing that they
> have a skill that will give them an honest living.
> 
> I am wondering if anyone has any functional test equipment (old or new)
> or any spare components that they are willing to donate or sell at a
> very low price.  I have already been blessed by a couple of people who
> were kind enough to donate a few things -- among them was an entire
> Heathkit course! -- thank you!
> 
> Fabio
> 
> So please email me if you are able to contribute.  Thank you very much.

	Mailto: Mirs <fabnglau@concentric.net>

	Thanks for your consideration.  Best regards,
-- 
 
      Jeff Seeger                         Applied CAD Knowledge Inc
                                               Tyngsboro, MA  01879
      jseeger "at" appliedcad "dot" com                978 649 9800
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From: Jeff Seeger <jseeger@appliedcad.com>
Subject: Wanted: Obsolete electronics/computer stuff
Date: 1999/08/13
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