[Nfb-editors] Newsletter attachments
Mike Freeman
k7uij at panix.com
Tue Feb 22 23:25:06 UTC 2011
What email client are you using?
Mike Freeman
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On Feb 22, 2011, at 2:10 PM, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Dear List,
>
> I usually attach the Nebraska newsletter with no problems, but for some
> reason, no NFB email list has attachments in my email even when there is
> suppose to be one. I have never been able to retrieve attachments on
> these list. It doesn't even show up as having an attachment. No one
> else has ever experienced this, and no one has been able to give me a
> solution.
>
> So, any thoughts?
>
> Bridgit P
>
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> 1. Re: Blueprint to a basic newsletter (Mike Freeman)
> 2. Re: Blueprint to a basic newsletter (Joe Orozco)
> 3. Donation Requests? (Everett Gavel)
> 4. State Publications & Style Guides (Everett Gavel)
> 5. Re: Blueprint to a basic newsletter (Robert Leslie Newman)
> 6. Connecticut Newsletter- "The Federationist In Connecticut"
> (Robert Leslie Newman)
> 7. Test- not seeing my posts (Robert Leslie Newman)
> 8. New Mexico Newsletter- "Que Pasa" (Robert Leslie Newman)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:18:50 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: <jsorozco at gmail.com>, "'Correspondence Committee Mailing
> List'"
> <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
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> Joe:
>
> I'm afraid your job has colored your viewpoint as you readily admit
> might be the case. Even articles on the "state of the economy" or what
> would be wise investments could well be controversial in that there is
> plenty of disagreement among economic and investment gurus on both
> subjects. No, Gary is right; we should stick to blindness. Moreover,
> if our ultimate goal is the integration of the blind into society,
> should we not expect that we,the blind, should avail ourselves of the
> same sources of economic and investment advice as does everyone else?
>
> It also seems to me that we must consider for whom we are writing our
> newsletters. Are we writing for our members, potential members, agency
> people, the general public, some or all of the above or none of the
> above? Put another way, there was a time when newsletters and written
> correspondence were about the only vehicles to communicate with our
> members. I may be committing heresy here but I think this is no longer
> the case. Hence, the importance of our newsletters as organs to convey
> our message to government and the general public has increased markedly.
>
> Just my $0.02-worth.
>
> Mike
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Joe Orozco
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 8:32 AM
> To: 'Correspondence Committee Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
>
> Gary,
>
> Excellent post as always. I do have a suggestion regarding your fifth
> point. While articles should have something to do with blindness, I
> think it would be good to feature the occasional article on the state of
> the economy in general and personal investment in particular. Perhaps
> my feeling is owed to my full-time gig working for a financial education
> organization, but blind people ought to know how to use the money they
> are having come in and invest that in a way that will not impact their
> benefits while growing a nest egg for the future. With retirement not
> at all looking like what it did after World War II, it's important for
> our fellow blind peers to know how to survive, especially if the high
> unemployment rates persist. I don't know how it works with Social
> Security Income. I would think the money would not be touched if
> invested in an IRA, but my point is that there are a few general issues
> that should be of equal importance to blind individuals, even if they do
> not impact blind people specifically. Just my twenty dollar's worth.
>
> Best,
>
> Joe
>
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their
> sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam
> Ewing -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Wunder, Gary
> Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 10:50 AM
> To: newmanrl at cox.net; Correspondence Committee MailingList
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
>
> 1. What is your legislative agenda assuming you have one?
>
> 2. Who has done something noteworthy--new job, graduation from college,
> certified by Microsoft as a technician, completed a Hadley course.
>
> 3. What seminars has your state done and how were they received? Are
> there plans for more?
>
> 4. What philosophical issues come up in general discussion? In Missouri
> one of those issues is the Blind Pension, a monthly check sent to those
> with very limited vision with less of 20/200 or a visual field of less
> than 20 degrees. Does it serve to motivate people to work by meeting
> some of the extra expenses of blindness or keep them home because it
> pads the safety net? How many people move here to get it? Is it like
> what we're pressing for in our Social Security reforms or is it
> different? When did it start? How was it created?
>
> 5. Try to have your articles have something to do with blindness. There
> are many social issues that people will want to write about, but do they
> bring together or divide our readers? Many of us have views we'd love to
> write about on divisive social issues. We have the right to hold those
> views and to say what we feel in appropriate forums. I will not divide
> my affiliate with issues such as the wars in which we find ourselves,
> environmental issues VS the rights of businesses and growth, marriage
> for people of the same sex, taxation and cutting government spending,
> the role of the local school board in setting educational standards and
> the part the state and federal departments of education should play, gun
> laws, religious freedom, and a whole host of other things the informed
> American and citizen of the world will consider when we listen to the
> radio and read the newspaper. The question is in what forums we discuss
> these and other issues. I suggest it not happen in the pages of our
> publications where our focus is on those things that unite us.
>
> There is plenty to think about, but far fewer articles. In July many
> folks told me how glad they were that I was becoming the editor of the
> Monitor--all of them held out the promise of an article or even a
> column, and many suggested that the standards before had been a little
> too tight to allow for their entries. Take it from me--we aren't hurting
> for material, but we do have to scratch for it, and the issue isn't some
> tough standard. It is that people have more ideas than they do the time
> or discipline to write them.
>
> I hope this stimulates some thoughts and helps in generating content.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-editors-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Robert Leslie Newman
> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 7:46 AM
> To: editors nfb list
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
>
> Editors
>
> RE: The creation of a newsletter where one does not exist
>
>
>
> Okay dear people: I do not need to sell you all on the importance of a
> newsletter. Fact- they say and I'm going to find out, that half of our
> affiliates do not have a newsletter. And my guess is that the most often
> reason for this is --- that the job is seen to be too big and complex.
> What I am asking this group to do is come up with an outline for a basic
> easy to do blueprint for a newsletter. Like:
>
>
>
> #1 what are the basic parts? (Examples: a presidential report. A
> section on giving a brief accounting of what the affiliate has done or
> is going to be doing and is proud of. Reports from chapters or
> divisions. A section on helpful blindness alternatives, or section on
> recipes, etc.
>
>
>
> #2 What is a method for getting those parts created? (Example- each
> chapter is required to submit a summary of their activities. Ask for
> people to send in their favorite recipes and techniques) Also, with the
> editor being a member of this list, they can find material from other
> affiliates newsletters (We within the NFB are dedicated to educating
> each other).
>
>
>
> #3 What formats should a beginning newsletter think of providing? Email
> alone is a good start. Braille and/or print can come as it is possible.
> Posting the mag on the affiliates webpage and/or in that states Newsline
> would be easy to arrange.
>
>
>
> #4 The editor is encouraged to be part of this list. Here they get
> support of all kinds! Material, suggestions, technical assistance, etc.
>
>
>
> #5 The newsletter, to begin with or --- will be as short or as long as
> it
> --- can be.
>
>
>
> (And the technical quality, with help, can and should be acceptable and
> could and should improve where needed. You tell me how this part of the
> message must be stated.)
>
>
>
> But hey you all!!! This is all reachable. Let us come up with a
> reasonable outline, blueprint and get it out there. (I am unaware of
> this having been done and already out for others to consult. In fact, we
> should put this "blueprint" in every publication we have that gets into
> our members hands.
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
>
> President, Omaha Chapter NFB
>
> President, NFB Writers' Division
>
> Division Website
>
> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>
> Personal Website-
>
> <http://www.thoughtprovoker.info> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:53:43 -0500
> From: "Joe Orozco" <jsorozco at gmail.com>
> To: "'Correspondence Committee Mailing List'" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
> Message-ID: <FDDDAA3116A6499F82EC06A3314F8C55 at Rufus>
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> Mike,
>
> Fair enough. I thought it would be worth at least exploring. Again, I
> am talking about an article every blue moon as opposed to something like
> a regular column. When it comes to financial education, there is more
> than one way to increase your capital, but people are more likely to
> listen if the information is received from a trusted source. My
> employer's educational model relies on dispensing information through
> shelters, clinics, libraries, housing counseling services and other
> familiar establishments, because we know the average consumer is not
> going to pick up a brochure on their own and start reading. Some things
> like identity protection, proper use of credit cards, and basic banking
> are fundamental issues that do not lend themselves to bias, and I would
> think the information is important when things like telephone bill
> statements are not always easy to decipher in Braille, let alone in
> print. Unfortunately, your argument about integrating the blind into
> society could work both ways. Theoretically, if that were true, we would
> give more exposure to everyday activities in hopes that people will take
> more advantage of the various services out there, but I suppose this is
> another issue where we can agree to disagree.
>
> Best,
>
> Joe
>
> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their
> sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam
> Ewing
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:00:07 -0500
> From: "Everett Gavel" <everett at everettgavel.com>
> To: <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] Donation Requests?
> Message-ID: <000601cbd1f9$8f7e6bc0$ae7b4340$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Bridgit wrote:
> "Readers may not want to be sequestered for donations right off the
> bat-- especially non-members. Personally, I would leave this section
> for the end."
>
>
> Hello Bridgit, and all,
>
> Respectfully, I can't bring myself to agree with the suggestion of
> putting donation requests at the end of a publication. Or at least, if
> it's put there, I believe it should be in addition to elsewhere in the
> publication. Personally, I like the idea of even moving it around
> between a few spots, issue to issue. Such as always between a couple of
> the articles or sections, but readers won't necessarily know which ones
> until they read through it. That way they can't willingly skip it
> simply because they know it's always right there. I do like the idea of
> having such a request immediately after a valuable, helpful article.
> Give value, then ask the reader for help to be able to continue giving
> value, y'know? ;-)
>
> Personally, I don't mind the instance where the Monitor, for example,
> asks for donations in the first pages of each issue. I tend to think
> that people that may get so easily offended by such a thing would not be
> the ones donating anyway. But that's personal opinion, not fact. A
> related fact, however, is: "You can't make everyone happy all the time."
>
>
> It seems much easier to make some people grumble seemingly all the time,
> though -- ever notice that? It's a silly world, indeed. ;-)
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> NFB of Greater Summit County (Northeast Ohio)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:34:00 -0500
> From: "Everett Gavel" <everett at everettgavel.com>
> To: <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] State Publications & Style Guides
> Message-ID: <000d01cbd1fe$4adb1040$e09130c0$@com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Mike Wrote:
> "I dare say many affiliates are lucky to even *have* a newsletter (NFB
> of Washington does not), let alone follow a style guide. (grin)"
>
>
> Hello Mike, and all,
>
> Mike, that's probably a spot for some deep, philosophical discussion.
> Regarding the points of this 70%-and-larger unemployment rate among the
> blind, and people supposedly wanting jobs. Yet we can't even get people
> to step up and take on the responsibility of such a thing as the
> publications you point out are still nonexistent in some states.
>
> We are blessed here in Ohio. Ohio has had a great statewide publication
> (The Buckeye Bulletin, quarterly at the moment). It was
> well-established when I came here more than a decade ago. I actually
> have nothing to do with putting it out, but I definitely benefit from
> it. ;-)
>
> As I dream of this organization one day having 50 state affiliates for
> the DAN, my friend, I too dream a lesser dream of having statewide
> publications across the board. Even if only to up the level of
> professionalism and education a bit. Such publications are an avenue for
> education and inspiration on multiple levels. It's a shame every state
> doesn't yet have their own publication to help in such ways.
>
> Back to the philosophical thing for a moment, though. Will we ever put
> a significant dent in that 70% unemployment number? Possibly not, when
> people can't even get motivated properly, who've been allowed for too
> long, to be lazy if they choose laziness. It'd depress me if I let it.
> You can bring a horse to water but you can't make it drink, right?
> Well, we can bring a blind person to a job opportunity, but... or, we
> can share the benefits of such regional publications with a state's
> residents, but...
>
> I do like the idea of following some sort of a Style guide though, even
> if it's an in-house guide. Because that's just one more step where we
> can help prepare some who may get involved, with the real, working
> world. Helping a bit more in another small-step way. ;-)
>
>
> Strive On!
> Everett
> NFB of Greater Summit County (Northeast Ohio)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:08:55 -0600
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "'Correspondence Committee Mailing List'" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-editors] Blueprint to a basic newsletter
> Message-ID: <005501cbd203$2b0cdff0$81269fd0$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Mike and others
> RE: Is it a newsletter or a --- what?
>
> This was from Mike's recent post:
> "....It also seems to me that we must consider for whom we are writing
> our newsletters. Are we writing for our members, potential members,
> agency people, the general public, some or all of the above or none of
> the above? Put another way, there was a time when newsletters and
> written correspondence were about the only vehicles to communicate with
> our members. I may be committing heresy here but I think this is no
> longer the case..."
>
>
> And what I got to thinking in response is- I think the term "newsletter"
> is out dated and does not reflect what we are creating, both in intent
> and in in the transmitting vehicle for our text. In my mind, what I
> read in the majority of our publications, from "The Braille Monitor," on
> down to the "Nebraska Independent," is not a newsy letter, but more of a
> informational and educational magazine of some pretty good intellectual
> content. Persuasion and mind-set changing also comes to mind as my
> thoughts range back on many of the articles of new technologies , of
> personal triumphs, and dreams for the future. Then, adding to this, when
> we started using email and posting our creations upon our Websites this
> too was a cross-over point from that classic newsletter feel, to the new
> electronic age of the WWW and computers in your pocket.
>
> Finally, to further support the need and place for our "new age
> newsletters"
> --- I've heard from several sources that with all the various types of
> social networking options that now exists, that people are buried with
> news and there no longer is a place for our type of publication. And
> yeah! I bet people do get tired of avalanches of emails, tweets, Face
> Book flashes, and this Bell and that Whistle! And all of it coming in
> with --- haphazardly, this small bit of info and that worthless blog of
> trivial chatter; the seeker of information having to check first one
> source then another, one news option after another option, until who
> has the time and brain cells to sort it all out! Where --- we offer a
> one-stop, well thought out and highly engineered collection of what is
> most important and well written offerings of both news of worth and
> articles to keep the reader abreast of portentous happenings of the now
> and near future.
>
> Yup, there is still a place and need for our publications of this
> electronic newsletter type. (For our members, first. Then, for anyone
> else who wishes to pull it up and take a read.)
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
> President, Omaha Chapter NFB
> President, NFB Writers' Division
> Division Website
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
> Chairperson, Newsletter Publication committee
> Personal Website-
> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:14:13 -0600
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "editors nfb list" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] Connecticut Newsletter- "The Federationist In
> Connecticut"
> Message-ID: <00c401cbd246$f6d096c0$e471c440$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Dear Editors List
>
> RE: another example of an affiliates newsletter
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Attached is Connecticut's Fall-Winter issue of "The Federationist In
> Connecticut." It is 31 pages long, 6,804 words. I attached it, because
> this newsletter uses live links to give the reader the option to jump
> from the contents to an article, or just read on down through the mag.
> And if we were to paste it into this email (which I tried), it kills the
> links. So check this one out; another fine example of how it can be
> done.
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
>
> President, Omaha Chapter NFB
>
> President, NFB Writers' Division
>
> Division Website
>
> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>
> Personal Website-
>
> <http://www.thoughtprovoker.info> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:27:55 -0600
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "editors nfb list" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] Test- not seeing my posts
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>
> I'm sent several messages over the last couple of days and I've not
> gotten copies of them in my inbox, nor junk folder. I see others
> message, but not mine!? I'm wondering what is happening?
>
>
>
> This is a test of what I have for an address in my contacts. (Next I'll
> try replying to a message.)
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
>
> President, Omaha Chapter NFB
>
> President, NFB Writers' Division
>
> Division Website
>
> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>
> Personal Website-
>
> <http://www.thoughtprovoker.info> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:33:34 -0600
> From: "Robert Leslie Newman" <newmanrl at cox.net>
> To: "editors nfb list" <nfb-editors at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfb-editors] New Mexico Newsletter- "Que Pasa"
> Message-ID: <013c01cbd2ae$3fa63230$bef29690$@cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> This newsletter is 21 pages and 5,228 words long. (I got it off of their
> Website.)
>
>
>
>
>
> Que Pasa December 2010
>
>
>
> James Babb, Editor
>
>
>
> jim.babb at samobile.net
>
>
>
> 505-792-9777
>
>
>
>
>
> In this issue:
>
>
>
> PREAMBLE
>
>
>
> PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
>
>
>
> STATE FAIR WALK
>
>
>
> SCHREIBER'S HALF MARATHON WALK
>
>
>
> ALBUQUERQUE AREA WHITE CANE LUNCHEON 2010
>
>
>
> MEET THE BLIND EVENT
>
>
>
> GONE TO THE DOGS
>
>
>
> 2010 ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER ELECTIONS
>
>
>
> ICE CREAM AND COOKIES
>
>
>
> AUTUMN IN NEW MEXICO
>
>
>
> THUNDERBIRD WINS AGAIN
>
>
>
> NFB/eBay ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM
>
>
>
> COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND
>
>
>
> NFB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
>
>
>
> GOOD EATING
>
>
>
> USEFUL WEBSITES
>
>
>
> MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
>
>
>
>
>
> PREAMBLE
>
>
>
>
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico (NFBNM) is a 501 (c)
> 3 consumer organization comprised of blind and sighted people committed
> to changing what it means to be blind. Though blindness is still all
> too often a tragedy to those who face it, we know from our own personal
> experience that with training and opportunity it can be reduced to the
> level of a physical nuisance. We work to see that blind people receive
> services and training to which they are entitled and that parents of
> blind children receive the advice and support they need to help their
> youngsters grow up to be happy, productive adults. We believe that
> first-class citizenship means that people have both rights and
> responsibilities, and we are determined to see that blind people become
> first-class citizens of these United States, enjoying their rights and
> fulfilling their responsibilities. The most serious problems we face
> have less to do with our lack of vision than with discrimination based
> on the public's ignorance and misinformation about blindness. Join us
> in educating New Mexicans about the abilities and aspirations of New
> Mexico's blind citizens.
>
>
>
> (Adapted from NFB of Ohio newsletter.)
>
>
>
>
>
> PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
>
>
>
> By Christine Hall
>
>
>
>
>
> Since my last President's Message, we held a Possibilities Fair in
> Farmington, New Mexico. There were 65 people registered for the event,
> some of whom were very new to blindness and vision loss. Archie Silago
> and Art Schreiber both gave motivational keynote speeches during the
> luncheon, and from some of the comments, I could tell that people were
> touched by the remarks giving them hope to move on with their lives with
> their new disability. There were also two breakout sessions facilitated
> by Don and Nancy Burns which were beneficial as well. Thanks to
> everyone who contributed to making the Possibilities Fair a success and
> a special thanks to members of the San Juan Chapter. I recently spoke
> to Tami McCray, President of the San Juan Chapter, who said many of the
> people who attended the Possibilities Fair have begun attending chapter
> meetings. One of our goals in hosting this event was to help this
> chapter with its membership growth, and it appears that we succeeded.
>
>
>
>
>
> In September, there were the two annual parades that NFB of New Mexico
> members march in every year. Even though I was unable to walk in the
> state fair parade this year, I understand it was well attended. A
> special thanks to Roger Velarde for coordinating the event and to Ray
> Marshall for making the bus available to us.
>
>
>
>
>
> The Enchilada Fiesta parade in Las Cruces was a success as well.
> Members of the Mesilla Valley Chapter helped put the float together,
> marched and had a booth at the Fiesta. I sent one of the photos taken
> at the parade of Fortunato (Nato) Gonzalez, Adelmo Vigil, and Ken
> Miyagishima, the Mayor of Las Cruces, to the editor of the Braille
> Monitor with the hope of getting it into our national publication.
>
>
>
>
>
> As many of you know, October is Meet The Blind Month with members around
> the state participating in various activities. The two chapters in
> Albuquerque hosted their annual White Cane luncheon celebrating October
> 15, White Cane Safety Day. ShaRon Dandy chaired this event and Art
> Schreiber, as always, gave a wonderful talk. Caroline Benavidez and
> Terese Garcia sang a Beatles song. The winning essays from the blind
> students on "What My White Cane Means to Me" were read. The San Juan
> Chapter did their annual White Cane walk followed by a lunch at a local
> restaurant in Farmington; and the White Sands Chapter members
> participated in a White Cane Awareness Walk followed by a luncheon
> banquet hosted by the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually
> Impaired. Larry Lorenzo, White Sands Chapter Board Member, was the
> keynote speaker at the luncheon, winners of the essay contest read their
> essays, and the NMSBVI choir sang a song they wrote about the white
> cane.
>
>
>
>
>
> In addition, there were two Meet the Blind activities in Albuquerque,
> one a walk on the Bosque by members of both the West Mesa Chapter and
> the Albuquerque Chapter. Members carried literature with them and
> passed it out to people they met along the way. The same day, Art
> Schreiber and I participated in a Health Fair at the Covenant United
> Methodist Church.
>
>
>
>
>
> The New Mexico Association of Blind Students held a student seminar on
> November 13, 2010 at the NMSBVI Preschool. Leaders of the division
> provided information on the New Mexico Association of Blind Students and
> had leaders of the state affiliate speak about the history of both the
> national organization and the state affiliate. There were many other
> items of interest to students on the agenda and there was a
> representative from the national organization of blind students.
>
>
>
>
>
> We have written a letter to Governor Elect Martinez addressing the
> importance of maintaining the current leadership at the New Mexico
> Commission for the Blind with a copy of Resolution 2010-06 passed at our
> state convention last April. The resolution commends the Commission for
> its outstanding leadership and accomplishments in rehabilitating blind
> people across the state.
>
>
>
>
>
> We just received a letter from the Jernigan Institute with a check for
> our share of the Imagination Fund money and for another grant for us to
> host an all-day Arts Academy Seminar for teachers, parents and blind
> children.
>
>
>
>
>
> Wishing all of you a Happy Holiday Season!
>
>
>
> Christine
>
>
>
>
>
> STATE FAIR WALK
>
>
>
> By Art Schreiber
>
>
>
>
>
> We in New Mexico begin celebrating Meet the Blind month in September and
> continue through the month of October. The reason: The New Mexico
> State Fair parade. Ever since Sherry and Lewis Abraham suggested the
> NFB of NM participate in the State Fair parade we have done so. This
> year Chair Roger Velarde did a great job. Of course, Roger had lots of
> help and 47 marchers once again heard the applause and cheers from
> spectators as we made our way from the Fair Grounds to the end of the
> parade route some 3 and a half miles Eastward. Adelmo Vigil, Director
> of the Orientation Center in Alamogordo brought staff and students.
>
>
>
> Tara Chavez, Student Division President, led the student division.
> Long-time counselor of the NM Commission for the Blind, Gladys Martinez
> and her husband, walked with us. And we couldn't have gotten to the
> Fair Grounds on time without the assistance of Ray Marshall, who once
> again furnished bus transportation. And again this year, we were
> awarded a plaque for Best Non-Marching Band group. Chair Velarde asks
> each member of the NFB of NM to plan to walk in next year's State Fair
> parade. If you haven't ever done this event you are missing out on a
> feeling of great pride in knowing you are a member of a proud and
> successful affiliate. Roger also thanks his brother-in-law, Jesus
> Galarza, for his assistance for all of us.
>
>
>
>
>
> SCHREIBER'S HALF MARATHON WALK
>
>
>
> By Art Schreiber
>
>
>
>
>
> Have you ever committed to doing something in the future and then
> wondered why you ever agreed to do it? I was talking with my friend,
> Linda Blanchard and her husband, Bomi Parakh. They mentioned the Duke
> City Marathon and we agreed it would be fun to try the half marathon
> walk. Much later I had, as one of my guests on my radio program, Dr.
> Barbara McAneny, President and CEO of the NM Cancer Center. Barbara
> mentioned her sponsorship of the Duke City Marathon and, with no
> thought, I said, "I'm going to do the half marathon walk." When the
> program was finished I began to think about what I had committed to and
> wondered why? So, I began training. I try to work out in the gym at
> least six days per week. I alternate on a recumbent bike and a
> treadmill plus weight training. I began increasing time on the
> treadmill and a week prior to the walk I was doing 4 miles in 62
> minutes. That's not enough to prepare for a 13 and one half mile walk.
> I called my friend, Rick Walsh, and asked him if he would walk with me.
> He agreed.
>
>
>
>
>
> The Sunday of the big event Rick picked me up and we headed for Civic
> Plaza. The half marathon walk began at 8 a.m. The gun went off and we
> were off. Within a few blocks we were trailing the other walkers. I
> remembered the route since it was where I used to run, before I tore up
> my knees, and when I lived near the famous bike path along Tingley and
> northward to the Nature Center. Only this walk went much farther than I
> used to run. It went 13 1/2 miles! I lost all track of time. My
> ankles began to ache, as did my knees, and half way I had a terrible
> cramp in my left calf. I was too proud to complain and too stubborn to
> quit. We continued and now the half marathon runners and marathon
> runners were heading home while I was praying to turn around! The
> turnaround finally came and the cramp in my leg eased while my ankles
> and knees didn't seem to hurt as much.
>
>
>
>
>
> Finally, the finish line was close. I told my partner, Rick, to go
> ahead of me because I wanted to finish last. And I did. The results on
> the internet showed 209 walkers finished and Art Schreiber was 209th.
> However, I was first in my age group because I was the only one in my
> age group! There was a 73 year old who had finished and we were the
> only ones over 69. My time was 5 hours and 57 seconds. Next year my
> goal is to get under five hours!
>
>
>
>
>
> Many spectators along the route applauded Rick and me. I think they
> felt sorry for us because we were so far behind. When they applauded I
> would ask, "Is it still Sunday?"
>
>
>
>
>
> ALBUQUERQUE AREA WHITE CANE LUNCHEON 2010
>
>
>
> By Jim Babb
>
>
>
>
>
> On October 16, 2010 the Albuquerque and West Mesa Chapters held a White
> Cane Luncheon and function to celebrate the advent of the White Cane.
> This event was held at the Albuquerque Hilton. We feasted on a great pot
> roast sandwich and delicious chocolate cake.
>
>
>
>
>
> ShaRon Dandy was Mistress of Ceremonies and she did a great job of
> conducting business despite a no-show on the part of the guest speaker.
> We had great door prizes. Our chairperson for door prizes was Veronica
> Smith and Brianne Kotschwar did a great job announcing the prize and
> delivering same.
>
>
>
>
>
> Great entertainment was provided by Caroline Benavidez assisted on one
> song by Terese. Gail Wagner did a great job of handling and presenting
> the student essay winners. The winners were: elementary school, Donovan
> Rodriguez. His essay was read by Brianne.
>
>
>
>
>
> The mid school winner was Tristan Hirtzel and it was read by Tara
> Chavez.
>
>
>
> The high school essay was won by Lupita Lopez. Lupita is from Mexico and
> she did a really great essay. Monica Martinez read Lupita's essay.
>
>
>
> The White Cane proclamation issued and signed by Governor Richardson was
> great and it was read by Mike Santullo.
>
>
>
>
>
> Since our guest speaker was a no-show, Art Schreiber did a great job of
> covering the subject; pedestrian safety and his experiences of same when
> he became blind in the early 80's.
>
>
>
> It was a great event; see you all next October.
>
>
>
>
>
> MEET THE BLIND EVENT
>
>
>
> By Veronica Smith
>
>
>
>
>
> On Saturday October 23, the West Mesa chapter and the Albuquerque
> chapter participated in a "Meet the blind" event. We took time out of
> our very busy Saturdays to stroll through the Bosque, a walking and
> bicycle path along the Rio Grande river. We picked a time and several
> members picked different locations to start at and then we asked a
> friend and made our way.
>
>
>
>
>
> I for example began at the far north part of Albuquerque and headed
> south.
>
>
>
> The area we walked, my friend Paula, her daughter, and my daughter
> walked behind farms with exotic animals. We saw a camel, several
> llamas, an ostrich and an emu. We also saw many peeps on fast moving
> bicycles.
>
>
>
>
>
> We handed out only 5 or 6 packets of info about the NFB, but the
> important thing was that these peeps were out enjoying a beautiful
> autumn day like me.
>
>
>
>
>
> GONE TO THE DOGS
>
>
>
> By Christine Hall
>
>
>
>
>
> As some of you know, I recently went to Seeing Eye in Morristown, New
> Jersey to get my fourth dog guide, my third Seeing Eye dog. I specify
> Seeing Eye as it is a trademark name and all guides are referred to as
> Seeing Eye dogs as opposed to guide dogs. That being said, here is my
> story about my history of dog guides.
>
>
>
>
>
> My first guide dog was a little black lab by the name of Classie who was
> an Aussie. I lived in Hawaii at the time which had strict quarantine
> laws and since Australia, like Hawaii, has never had rabies we could
> bring our new guides into the islands without putting them in four
> months quarantine. I went to Melbourne, Australia to The Guide Dogs For
> the Blind. It was an excellent training program and Classie was a
> wonderful guide dog.
>
>
>
>
>
> So why a dog guide? At the time I had recently lost my remaining vision
> and was going to be living alone as a result of a separation from my
> husband. I felt a dog guide would give me more independence in moving
> about Honolulu.
>
>
>
>
>
> After moving to Albuquerque and retiring Classie at the age of ten, I
> began to research schools in the U.S. The two I took into consideration
> were Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey and Guide Dogs for the Blind
> in San Rafael, California both of which are rated highly. I chose
> Seeing Eye as it is the oldest school in the nation with an outstanding
> reputation, great follow-up after returning home and I would have my own
> room as opposed to sharing with another classmate. The training for
> first-time users is four weeks and for re-trains, three weeks. You
> arrive on a Saturday, meet with your instructor who asks you questions
> about your needs and type of dog you desire and do a "Juno" walk. A
> "Juno" walk is done with your instructor who is holding a harness that
> you hang on to, so that the instructor can get an idea of your pace and
> movement patterns. On Sunday, you do some more juno walks and on Monday
> you are given your new dog and hit the road running. Once you have your
> dog, you are together twenty four/seven to begin the bonding process.
> The training begins that day and is nonstop until you leave for home
> with your new guide. A day looks like this: up at 5:30, feed dog, take
> out to relieve her, groom dog, come back to room get ready to go to
> breakfast at 7:00. Told at breakfast what time you will be going out
> that morning for your in-town training, return to school and go to lunch
> at noon. Once again, find out what time you are going out that afternoon
> to work with your dog, return to the school and have dinner at 5:00 P.M.
> That evening you go to the common lounge for a lecture which is usually
> over at 8:00 P.M. If you still have the energy, you get together with
> classmates to relax and socialize. So perhaps you can see that it is
> not for everyone as it is both physically and mentally exhausting.
>
>
>
>
>
> I have had three dog guides from Seeing Eye, Gabe (golden Retriever),
> Cricket (black lab) and most recently, Tessa (lab/golden retriever black
> cross). She has three quarters lab and one quarter golden retriever.
> She looks like a yellow lab, but definitely has some physical and
> personality
> features of the golden. She is high energy and keeps me moving which
> is
> what I wanted, I thought.
>
>
>
>
>
> My favorite form of physical exercise is walking and is one of the main
> reasons I have chosen to have a dog guide in my life. I live alone and
> know if I did not have Tessa, I would not be inclined to go out for a
> walk by myself. I know the dog needs exercise and I certainly do, so
> there you go.
>
>
>
>
>
> Whenever I speak to groups or individuals about dog guides, I always
> stress that it is not for everyone. Having a dog is a big
> responsibility and one that should be taken seriously. Unlike a white
> cane that you can put in the corner when you come home, you need to feed
> and relieve the dog, groom her on a regular basis and take them to the
> vet for regular checkups, shots and when they become ill. It is not
> only a time commitment, but also a financial one. In other words,
> deciding to get a dog guide should not be taken lightly. It is also
> important that you do obedience training with them on a regular basis
> and have them under control when out in public. We, as blind people,
> are always noticed more than your average individual by the public, so
> whether using a white cane or dog guide, we need to present ourselves
> well. And, as a dog guide user that means having your dog under control
> and well groomed.
>
>
>
>
>
> If you are considering becoming a dog guide user, please be sure to
> carefully think about the joys and responsibilities. Also speak to a
> current dog guide user to get the poop, or should I say scoop.
>
>
>
>
>
> 2010 ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER ELECTIONS
>
>
>
>
>
> Current Chapter President, Jim Babb, had indicated that he would be glad
> to pass the gavel to new leaders so he and Mary could have more time to
> travel, etc.
>
>
>
>
>
> The nominating committee was chaired by Tara Chavez and the other
> members were ShaRon Dandy and Brianne Kotschwar.
>
>
>
>
>
> Elections were held on Tuesday November 16, 2010 and the results are as
> follows:
>
>
>
>
>
> President, Tara Chavez
>
>
>
> First Vice President, Brianne Kotschwar
>
>
>
> Second Vice President, ShaRon Dandy
>
>
>
> Secretary, Alicia Wells
>
>
>
> Treasurer, Gail Wagner
>
>
>
>
>
> New Board Member, Lindsay Sloan
>
>
>
> New Board Member, Tonia Trapp
>
>
>
> New Board Member, Monica Martinez
>
>
>
> New Board Member, Chris Chavez
>
>
>
>
>
> Current Board Member, Art Schreiber
>
>
>
> Current Board Member, Roger Velarde
>
>
>
>
>
> ICE CREAM AND COOKIES
>
>
>
> By Nancy Burns
>
>
>
>
>
> As the summer season melts away and the cool air of fall arrives in New
> Mexico, the aroma of roasting green chiles is a wonderful treat. The
> harvesting and roasting of New Mexico chile is the beginning of numerous
> traditional activities. The sights and smells of the Land of
> Enchantment are familiar to residents and a draw for tourists. The
> Aspens salute the season as their leaves turn vibrant red, yellow, and
> gold. It is truly an exciting time of year.
>
>
>
>
>
> It is also time for the State Fair, followed by the internationally
> known Balloon Fiesta. As the uniquely shaped balloons climb into the
> New Mexico clear, blue sky, hundreds of tourists and residents alike are
> always thrilled.
>
>
>
>
>
> Don and I have attended the State Fair for years. As an avid shopper, I
> must browse through the goodies provided by the various vendors and look
> for items of interest. Don likes to stop at the Agricultural center and
> we always visit the Indian Village. There, we enjoy the traditional
> dances, food, and, of course, the beautiful silver and turquoise
> jewelry.
>
>
>
>
>
> High on the importance of attending a fair is the sampling of foods.
> Green chile hotdogs, turkey legs, prairie fries, and a variety of other
> foods are plentiful. Recently, the introduction of fried cookies,
> Twinkies, cheese cake, etc. has been introduced. These popular sweets
> have never appealed to me but I felt I must have the experience so we
> bought some fried Oreos. Not my thing. Another oddity introduced this
> year was green chile ice cream. I had to try it. We chose a sampler of
> green chile vanilla, red chile chocolate, and a very spicy peach
> habanero combination. The red chile chocolate was my favorite. As we
> left the fairgrounds, and headed toward the bus stop, our pace was
> slower, our desire to sample oddities was gone and we had experienced
> another fun day at the New Mexico State Fair.
>
>
>
>
>
> AUTUMN IN NEW MEXICO
>
>
>
> By Nancy Burns
>
>
>
>
>
> Green chilies are roasting, a tradition you know
>
>
>
> And hot air balloons create a spectacular show.
>
>
>
> The smoke from a chimney adds to the flavor
>
>
>
> Of autumn in New Mexico, a time we all savor.
>
>
>
>
>
> The brisk air of fall seems somehow in place
>
>
>
> As it beckons the holidays with sparkling grace.
>
>
>
> The aroma of pies, pinon coffee and such
>
>
>
> Are all gifts of love with a magical touch.
>
>
>
>
>
> New Mexico presents autumn colors so bold,
>
>
>
> As the Aspens are changing to red, yellow, and gold
>
>
>
> The best thing of all about this time of year
>
>
>
> Is the caring and sharing with those we hold dear.
>
>
>
> But just keep in mind all of those who have less;
>
>
>
> Share your gifts with others-happy holidays, God bless.
>
>
>
>
>
> THUNDERBIRD WINS AGAIN
>
>
>
> Submitted by Jim Babb
>
>
>
>
>
> We are not talking about a car race but the Thunderbird Restaurant at
> Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque operated by Robert Vick. It's the
> 7th time that Robert has won the Golden Plate award; this is the top
> award for food service facilities in the Air Force for bases located in
> the United States! Robert will also compete for the Hennessy Award in
> February 2011. He has won that award several times also!
>
>
>
> Robert has 46 employees and 29 of them are persons with disabilities.
>
>
>
> We are very proud of you Robert!
>
>
>
>
>
> NFB/eBay ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM
>
>
>
>
>
> On September 15, in a joint press release, the NFB and eBay announced
> the NFB/eBay Entrepreneurs Program.
>
>
>
>
>
> We are now seeking blind people who want to participate in this
> innovative pilot program.
>
>
>
>
>
> Business Start Up Pilot
>
>
>
> The NFB/eBay Entrepreneur Project is looking for serious entrepreneurs
> who want to create new eBay businesses or expand existing businesses to
> include eBay selling. We will offer successful applicants intensive eBay
> training and connect them with successful blind business people and
> other experts who will provide assistance in specific areas, such as
> business planning, development, and working with accessible accounting
> software.
>
>
>
>
>
> Individuals chosen for the Business Start Up Pilot will take part in an
> intensive training program at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore.
> They will receive transportation, lodging, training classes, accessible
> training materials, and ongoing mentorship support.
>
>
>
>
>
> If running your own eBay business appeals to you, please write us at
> entrepreneurs at nfb.org and request an Entrepreneur Program package. Your
> letter of interest should include:
>
>
>
> a resume describing your employment and education history, with
> particular emphasis on entrepreneurial projects;
>
>
>
> a brief description of the product or service you intend to market using
> eBay; (Is this a completely new enterprise, or are you intending to
> create an eBay outlet for a business that already exists?)
>
>
>
> a basic budget outline.
>
>
>
>
>
> Because this is a pilot program intended to demonstrate the viability of
> eBay businesses run by blind individuals, we must select from applicants
> those with the strongest plans and the greatest willingness to mentor
> the blind people who will follow.
>
>
>
>
>
> Training the Trainers
>
>
>
> In order to provide opportunity to as many people as possible, we will
> train interested blind people to be eBay certified education
> specialists. EBay Certified Education Specialists are people who buy and
> sell on eBay themselves and want to create a business teaching others
> how to do it. The trainers we train will be equipped to teach other
> blind people who use screen readers; they will also be certified to
> teach the sighted. With ninety-two million people already using eBay and
> more joining the community every day, the business opportunity for
> anyone who can teach them how to be more effective is enormous!
>
>
>
>
>
> The Certified Education Specialist training will consist of a program
> that will take place at the NFB Jernigan Institute in Baltimore, plus
> follow-up individualized support and group teleconference training.
> Those selected for the "Train the Trainers" program will receive
> transportation, lodging, training classes, accessible training
> materials, and ongoing mentorship support.
>
>
>
>
>
> Is being an eBay Certified Education Specialist for you?
>
>
>
>
>
> If you have a deep desire to be of service to others, an entrepreneurial
> spirit, the aptitude to teach, and basic computer literacy using screen
> readers, we want to hear from you.
>
>
>
>
>
> Because selling on eBay has not been readily accessible to blind people
> in the past, you will not need to have experience as an eBay seller to
> take part in the first "Train the Trainers" class. However, you will
> need to demonstrate success in buying and selling on eBay in order to
> graduate and receive certification.
>
>
>
>
>
> You will need some ability to use a screen reader to access web sites,
> though it is not necessary to be a screen reader power user.
>
>
>
>
>
> To apply to enter the "train the trainers" inaugural class, send a
> letter to entrepreneurs at nfb.org explaining your background,
> qualifications (particularly your entrepreneurial and/or teaching
> experience), and telling us why you want to become an eBay Certified
> Education Specialist.
>
>
>
>
>
> Testing the Waters
>
>
>
> Even if you do not yet have a perfectly developed business plan, we
> still want to hear from you. As eBay trainers receive certification, we
> will help connect you with them so that you can get started on the path
> to running your own eBay business.
>
>
>
> Contact entrepreneurs at nfb.org or phone (410) 878-2660 for further
> information or an application package.
>
>
>
>
>
> Mary Ellen Gabias Coordinator,
>
>
>
> NFB/eBay Entrepreneurs Project
>
>
>
> phone: (410) 878-2660
>
>
>
> e-mail: mgabias at nfb.org
>
>
>
>
>
> COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND
>
>
>
>
>
> Here is your chance to have a powerful computer with software allowing
> blind and visually challenged persons to be able to join family and
> friends, doing what they are doing.
>
>
>
>
>
> Each computer comes complete with monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers,
> and all associated cables. It also comes with preloaded software.
> Software
> includes: Open Office for word processing/bookkeeping, NVDA screen
> reader, demo version of WindowEyes (will function for 30 minutes before
> computer restart), and 60-day demo version of ZoomText. For only a
> donation of $100, the Texas Center for the Visually Challenged will send
> your new computer right to your door. As of this morning, they have sent
> over 3,600 computers to visually impaired individuals. Computers can
> only be shipped to the United States or Canada.
>
>
>
>
>
> Subscribe to the internet service of your choice and send a $100 gift
> and you are ready to go!
>
>
>
>
>
> Call Lee Mann at (214) 340-6328 for full information. Please pass this
> information on to other people who may need an inexpensive,
> fully-accessible computer.
>
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>
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>
> NFB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
>
>
>
>
>
> Do you need money for college?
>
>
>
> The NFB Scholarship Program application is now available online. This
> national scholarship program is available to persons who are legally
> blind and living in the United States or Puerto Rico. There are 30
> awards, from
>
>
>
> $12,000 to $3,000. In addition, each winner will be assisted to attend
> the NFB Annual Convention for 2011 in Orlando, Florida. The annual
> contest began the first week of November 2010; all documents required
> from the applicants must be postmarked by the March 31, 2011, deadline.
>
>
>
>
>
> Applications and full details are available online at
> www.nfb.org/scholarships.
>
>
>
> Questions may be emailed to
>
>
>
> scholarships at nfb.org
>
>
>
> Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>
> Patti Gregory-Chang
>
>
>
> President, National Federation of the Blind of Illinois
>
>
>
> pattichang at att.net
>
>
>
> www.nfbofillinois.org
>
>
>
>
>
> GOOD EATING
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>
>
>
>
> Autumn Chicken Salad
>
>
>
> Submitted by Ermelinda Miller
>
>
>
>
>
> You'll love the sweetness of a juicy red pear atop bright and crisp
> lettuce. Chopped
>
>
>
> walnuts lend a savory flair and extra crunch.
>
>
>
> Serves 4
>
>
>
>
>
> Ingredients
>
>
>
>
>
> 1/2 cup (4 ounces) sour cream
>
>
>
> 1/4 cup mayonnaise
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>
>
> 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
>
>
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> 1 tablespoon lemon juice
>
>
>
> 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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>
>
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
>
>
>
> 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
>
>
>
> 2 ribs celery, chopped
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>
>
> 1 red pear, cut into 1/2" cubes
>
>
>
> 1 head Boston or bibb lettuce
>
>
>
> 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
>
>
>
>
>
> Directions
>
>
>
> 1.
>
>
>
> 1. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, thyme,
> lemon
> juice, lemon peel,
>
>
>
> and salt. Add the chicken, celery, and pear. Toss to coat well. Cover
> and refrigerate
>
>
>
> for at least 1 hour.
>
>
>
> 1.
>
>
>
> 2. Evenly divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Top with the chicken
> salad
> and sprinkle
>
>
>
> with the pecans.
>
>
>
>
>
> Nutritional Facts per serving
>
>
>
> Calories 423.1 cal
>
>
>
> Fat 21.2 g
>
>
>
> Saturated fat 6.3 g
>
>
>
> Cholesterol 136.5 mg
>
>
>
> Sodium 525.2 mg
>
>
>
> Carbohydrates 11.8 g
>
>
>
> Total sugars 5.8 g
>
>
>
> Dietary fiber 2.8 g
>
>
>
> Protein 46 g
>
>
>
>
>
> My friend and I saw this recipe on a television show last year right
> before Christmas so we decided to try them out. Oh my goodness, they
> were so good, we made several batches.--Veronica smith
>
>
>
>
>
> Sweet Potato Balls
>
>
>
> Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
>
>
>
> Prep Time: 5 min
>
>
>
> Cook Time: 20 min
>
>
>
> Level: Easy
>
>
>
> Serves: 4 to 6 servings
>
>
>
>
>
> Ingredients
>
>
>
>
>
> 4 large sweet potatoes
>
>
>
> 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
>
>
>
> 2 tablespoons orange juice
>
>
>
> 1 teaspoon orange zest
>
>
>
> 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
>
>
>
> 2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
>
>
>
> 1/2 cup granulated sugar
>
>
>
> 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
>
>
>
> 1 large marshmallow per potato ball
>
>
>
>
>
> Directions
>
>
>
>
>
> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
>
>
>
> Bake the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them. Stir in the
> brown sugar, orange juice, zest and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, toss the
> coconut with the sugar and cinnamon. Press mashed potatoes around each
> marshmallow, creating a 2 to 3-inch diameter ball. Roll the balls in the
> coconut mixture. Bake for no more than 15 minutes; the expanding
> marshmallows can cause the potato balls to burst open.
>
>
>
> Printed from FoodNetwork.com on Monday Nov 23, 2009
>
>
>
>
>
> USEFUL WEBSITES
>
>
>
>
>
> www.directionsforme.com
>
>
>
> This site was developed by Horizons for the Blind. It currently has more
> than 300,000 separate directions (nutrition, chemical composition, etc.)
> for a vast array of food, OTC drugs, cleaners, car products, etc.
>
>
>
> A lot of us don't have a KNFB reader or scanner with text to speech
> software, and even a willing reader is not always available. Go to this
> accessible site and put in the search field Betty Crocker Cake Mix, for
> example, and it will tell you the mixing and baking directions as well
> as the nutrition label. Do the same for Tide energy efficient (HE)
> Laundry Detergent, Carnuba Car Wax, Mr. Clean, Dish Washing Detergent
> and much more.
>
>
>
> Navigating this site is very simple and if you are low vision you can
> increase the font size.
>
>
>
>
>
> www.trueprice.net
>
>
>
> Get the true price of your Air Fare including taxes, baggage fees,
> special seating arrangements(some (airlines even charge for isle seats,
> sitting near the front in coach, etc.)
>
>
>
>
>
> www.travel.state.gov or 1-888-407-4747
>
>
>
> To get the latest on how your name needs to appear on your boarding
> pass, when you need a passport, trouble areas, etc.
>
>
>
>
>
> www.bedbugregistery.com
>
>
>
> Yep they're back with a vengeance! Check if the state/city/hotel you are
> traveling to has a reported problem with these irritating and very
> expensive to exterminate critters.
>
>
>
>
>
> MEETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
>
>
>
>
>
> Washington Seminar, January 30-February 2, 2011
>
>
>
> NFB of NM State Convention, Albuquerque Hilton, April 8-10, 2011
>
>
>
> 2011 Youth Slam, Towson University, Towson, Maryland, July 17-23, 2011
>
>
>
> NFB National Convention, Orlando Florida, July 3-8, 2011
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Robert Leslie Newman
>
> President, Omaha Chapter NFB
>
> President, NFB Writers' Division
>
> Division Website
>
> <http://www.nfb-writers-division.org>
> http://www.nfb-writers-division.org
>
> Personal Website-
>
> <http://www.thoughtprovoker.info> http://www.thoughtprovoker.info
>
>
>
>
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