[nfb-talk] nfb-talk Digest, Vol 13, Issue 18

Jess jessica.trask.reagan at gmail.com
Sat Jun 13 01:32:30 UTC 2009


Pat,
I have a feeling this person was asking for their own personal use. Because 
the other thing you mentioned was the cartridges for what is going to be the 
new book players coming out from the National Library Service for the Blind 
and Physically Handicapped in the fall of this year.
Jessica
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Gormley" <kk3f at msn.com>
To: <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 12, 2009 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] nfb-talk Digest, Vol 13, Issue 18


>d the problem is that cassettes as well as players are breaking down 
>because they're becoming harder and harder to manufacture.  Bring on the 
>dtb's now since they will be the solution.  I'd probably get another handi 
>cassette or probably an aph desktop player and don't bother after 2011 
>because by then the cartridges will be here.
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>>   1. need advice (Ed Meskys)
>>   2. Last Chance for Hilton Reservations for Convention
>>      (Wilson, Joanne)
>>   3. Lend your time to lend a hand: Help spread the word about
>>      NFB-NEWSLINE? at National Convention! (West, Renee)
>>   4. Opportunity to Participate in Research at NFB Convention
>>      (Riccobono, Mark)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:54:38 -0400
>> From: "Ed Meskys" <edmeskys at localnet.com>
>> Subject: [nfb-talk] need advice
>> To: "NHBLIND-TALK NH Blind/Low Vision List"
>> <NHBLIND-TALK at LISTSERV.ICORS.ORG>, "nhblindtechnology"
>> <nhblindtechnology at yahoogroups.com>, "nfb-talk" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>> "Chris Tromborg" <cttromborg at ucdavis.edu>
>> Cc: promotion-technology at nfbnet.org
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>> All of my tape recorders have died and I want advice on which models have
>> good distance pickup and long life. I used to like the APH GE desk model 
>> and
>> had a number over the years which lasted several years each. However I 
>> hear
>> that more recently made ones are not very durable, and since adding pitch
>> restoration their sound quality is not as good. I have had very bad luck
>> with  the small walkman sized one from Independent Living aids. I had two
>> and they each sounded very good but lasted less than a year before 
>> breaking
>> down...and without abuse like getting dropped. I had three APH
>> Handicassettes which lasted about two years each, but hope to do better.
>>
>> I do hope to buy a new one at the NFB convention in Detroit.
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.
>>
>> Ed Meskys
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:02:38 -0500
>> From: "Wilson, Joanne" <JWilson at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
>> <dandrews at visi.com>)
>> Subject: [nfb-talk] Last Chance for Hilton Reservations for Convention
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <auto-000106004400 at mailfront2.g2host.com>
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>>
>> ALERT!  ALERT!  ALERT!  ALERT!
>>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> June 12, 2009 is the last day that the Hilton will be holding the
>> National Federation of the Blind block of rooms.  After June 12 you
>> will be taking a chance on whether you can get a room FOR National
>> Convention at the Hilton.
>>
>> Joanne Wilson
>> Affiliate Action
>>
>>
>>
>> DA:  Here is part of the original announcement from Joanne,
>> announcing these rooms:
>>
>>
>>
>> Joanne Wilson tells us:
>>
>> Rooms are now also available in the Hilton Garden Inn, about seven
>> blocks north of the Renaissance Center, at 351 Gratiot Avenue,
>> Detroit, Michigan 48226. The above convention rates apply, with a
>> nonrefundable deposit of $60.00 at booking and a five-night minimum
>> stay for arrivals beginning Thursday, July 2, and departures no later
>> than Friday, July 10. Please note this means that by making a
>> reservation there you are obligated to pay for the full five nights
>> at convention rates even if you stay fewer than five nights. You may
>> make reservations through Hilton's reservation system at
>> 1-866-534-5356 through Friday, June 12.  Be sure to tell the agent
>> you are attending the National Federation of the Blind
>> convention.  These rooms will go quickly; therefore, you should call
>> right away to ensure having a reservation.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:03:24 -0500
>> From: "West, Renee" <RWest at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
>> <dandrews at visi.com>)
>> Subject: [nfb-talk] Lend your time to lend a hand: Help spread the
>> word about NFB-NEWSLINE? at National Convention!
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <auto-000102990400 at mailfront1.g2host.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed
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>>
>> Greetings fellow Federationists:<?xml:namespace
>> prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
>>
>>
>>
>> As you are surely aware, the NFB national
>> convention is rapidly approaching, and so before
>> everyone?s schedule is entirely packed I wanted
>> to write to you to ask for your assistance.  As
>> this is the first convention since launching
>> NFB-NEWSLINE? Online (Web site:
>> www.nfbnewslineonline.org), we wanted to seize
>> this occasion to afford convention attendees with
>> an opportunity to become familiar with our new
>> features, including Web News on Demand and
>> NFB-NEWSLINE? In Your Pocket.  To aid us in this
>> effort, in addition to our two tables at the
>> exhibit hall, the NFB-NEWSLINE? team has arranged
>> for a suite (accommodating up to 25 people) that
>> will allow for hands-on demonstrations of our
>> newest online initiatives.  This great effort to
>> promote the service to convention attendees means
>> that we are in great need of a great many pair of
>> hands to help us out!  Our suite will be
>> available for 28 hours of walk-in traffic and our
>> tables in the exhibit hall will need to be
>> staffed for 23 hours--that?s a total of 51
>> hours!  We are looking for support from our
>> members who are familiar with the NFB-NEWSLINE?
>> service; our volunteers will be asked to assist
>> visitors in many ways; by providing information,
>> handing out literature and helping sign up new
>> subscribers, and demonstrating the service?s
>> features.  I would very much appreciate it if you
>> would take some time during the convention to
>> assist us in promoting and demonstrating the
>> service to convention attendees.  Please also ask
>> others in your affiliate who you know use
>> NFB-NEWSLINE? to volunteer their time as
>> well   In return, you'll provide a valuable
>> service and receive prodigious thanks!
>>
>>
>>
>> Please send me an e-mail indicating your interest
>> in volunteering during convention.  My e-mail
>> address is <mailto:rwest at nfb.org>rwest at nfb.org
>> and my inbox can accept a lot of entries!
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have questions, you may also reach me by
>> phone at (410) 659-9314, extension 2411.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your time and for your attention to this matter.
>>
>>
>>
>> Renee West, Marketing and Outreach Manager
>>
>> NFB-NEWSLINE?
>>
>> Renee West
>> Manager, Marketing and Outreach
>> Sponsored Technology Programs
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>> 1800 Johnson Street
>> Baltimore MD 21230
>> Phone: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2411
>> Fax: (410) 659-5129
>> Websites: <http://www.nfb.org/>www.nfb.org
>> www.nfbnewsline.org
>> www.nfbnewslineonline.org
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:07:05 -0500
>> From: "Riccobono, Mark" <MRiccobono at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
>> <dandrews at visi.com>)
>> Subject: [nfb-talk] Opportunity to Participate in Research at NFB
>> Convention
>> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
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>>
>> Dear Federationists,
>>
>>
>>
>> A researcher planning to attend the NFB Convention in Detroit has
>> asked us to distribute the following fo ryour consideration
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mark A. Riccobono
>>
>> Executive Director, Jernigan Institute
>>
>> NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>>
>>
>>
>> Opportunity to Participate in Research!
>>
>> Shannon B. Rinaldo, Ph.D. from Texas Tech University is seeking
>> visually impaired adults ages 18-65 (older persons may also be
>> considered) to participate in a research study while attending the
>> National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Detroit July
>> 3-8, 2009. Scheduled sessions will be set as to not interfere with
>> the general sessions of the conference. The study involves listening
>> to or reading Braille advertisements and completing questionnaires.
>> Braille readers are preferred but the study may be able to
>> incorporate non-Braille readers. Participants will be paid $20 for
>> one hour or less of their time. The study requires approximately 70
>> participants. Contact Shannon Rinaldo via phone (859) 492-4939; email
>> Shannon.rinaldo at ttu.edu; or contact her room at the Marriott
>> Renaissance Center during the conference. Participants will be
>> scheduled prior to the conference, so please contact the researcher
>> as soon as you decide you are interested!
>>
>>
>>
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