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Lynn wrote this past week, reminding us of a service that provides free conference calls in the U.S. and internationally. You can set up a free account, it is easy and it works. The service offers in-country dial-in numbers in multiple countries all connected for free, on one call. Check it out at…   http://www.freeconferencecall.com [...]

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You can now download (in mp4 format) a strategic 5-minute YouTube video about mobiles and missions: http://www.internetevangelismday.com/mobile-outreach.php (Thanks Tony!)

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Apparently, mobiles are increasingly strategic for Africa. In an article by Ugandan evangelist Kato Miguel, http://www.yesumulungi.com/index.php/commentaries/400-technology-rising-middle-class-and-the-future-of-evangelism-in-africa.html There you’ll find two short videos, one by a mission strategist on the challenge for ministry: http://www.internetevangelismday.com/mobile-outreach.php Long documentary on the use of mobiles in Africa: http://vimeo.com/4664795 (Thanks Tony!)

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OK… I’m joking in the title, but this iPhone app does look interesting. Here’s an app featured at lifehacker.com that snaps a picture, then does a translation. WinMobile won’t be far behind, I bet. My winMobile phone already scans business cards, imports the picture into a OCR program, scans and lets you make any corrections [...]

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Now you can get cheap international roaming rates for US cell phones. Save lots of money, and have one US phone number that will reach you as you travel in multiple countries. To learn more see this short, helpful page at Dial-Abroad.org: http://www.dial-abroad.org/international-mobile-roaming.htm To comment on this item, simply click “Comment” below the item at [...]

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If you’re from the USA and you run on a network that isn’t global (like — Sprint maybe?), you’ll likely need to pick up a different phone for travel. Why buy when you can rent one for just the handful of days you’ll be gone? What’s your favorite vendor? Here’s one such vendor that Brigada [...]

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If you need to stay connected, consider renting a cell phone and/or SIM card from the folks at Telestial. http://www.telestial.com/If you use a US-based cell network like I do (I like Sprint’s plans), you’ll have to pick up a cheap GSM phone on ebay. Ask Telestial for help. Then ask them for a SIM card [...]

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If you’re unsure about relying on cell coverage for any reason, for dangerous or “out back” areas, see Telestial. (See link above.) They might not be the cheapest, but they know their stuff. Again, the cost is prohibitive … unless you’re about to be kidnapped and you need to get a call out. Then the [...]

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If you’re not sure there will be good connectivity in your area and you simply *must* remain connected, consider a Thrane Sat Modem or its equivalent. Something like the Thrane Explorer 500 (via the BGAN network) shouldn’t set you back more than $115/week. Granted, that’s too much for the typical instant messaging with your kids, [...]

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Many makes of cell phones now sell chargers that plug into your laptop’s USB port, charging the cell phone or PDA throughout the night with a slow charge that should do the trick by morning. That way you save one entire slot in the brown extension cord. :-)

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Whether from US & Canada, you can now get very low calling rates for domestic (starting at 1.9 cents/min to continental US and Canada) and international calls (200 countries for less than 10 cents/min …UK 2.5 cents, France 3 cents, Russia/Moscow 2.5 cents (see the site for more listings). With this prepaid service you can [...]

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In this issue… IS THERE AN ONLINE RESOURCE TO DISCERN ONE’S CALLING? WHO WILL TRY THIS CELL PHONE OPTION (FOR INT’L TRAVEL)? MISSIONARY TRAINING CAMP LEARN ENGLISH IN THE USA 2008 POST-CHRISTENDOM SPIRITUALITIES CONFERENCE INTRODUCING PRAYER TOOLBAR GO TO THE NATIONS…AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER WHEN YOU SUBMIT ITEMS TO BRIGADA, PLEASE… A LESS EXPENSIVE VPN [...]

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In this issue… TRAINING ON MICROFINANCE AND MICROENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GET YOUR OWN MISSIONARY WEBSITE SHORT-TERM MISSIONS WITHOUT LONG-TERM HARM AQUAPONICS WORKSHOP GREAT CHRISTMAS/END OF YEAR GIFT FOR YOUR MUSLIM FRIENDS LOOKING FOR AN ITEM IN A PAST BRIGADA? GAIN NEW INSIGHT: TAKE THIS ONLINE PROFILER E-TICKETING THROUGH GLOBAL TRAVEL TRENDS (GTTRENDS) UNREACHED AND LEAST EVANGELIZED [...]

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