Busy Week - Part 2

Back to OHSU week.  Wednesday I was asked to be interviewed and do a demonstration of the BCI research program.  Of course I said yes.  Todd was here for what he thought would be a quick fax and he would be on his way.  First the photographer from the weekly newspaper showed up followed by the reporter.  After trying the BCI program himself the reporter had tons of questions. They were followed by photographer, reporter and public relations coordinator from OHSU and of course Betts who set up everything.  Todd was conscripted to sign all the releases from the University while the two photographers discussed how they would work around each other.  Meanwhile the reporter was quizzing Betts and me about the program.  He is also telling everyone they should try it.  Finally she started to set it up while photos documented the entire process and she answered questions.  Both the newspaper and the University asked for details while the reporter bounced around with enthusiasm about the program.  Then I started with the letters flashing across the screen to do the calibration process. After 3 sets of  50 letters I went on to select letters for words that were part of a sentence.  About that time the newspaper people had to leave followed by most of the University people.  Betts gave me the opportunity to do some free spelling which I tried.  About that time I realised that I was tired.  The results spoke loud and clear.