[nfb-talk] nfb-talk Digest, Vol 28, Issue 5
Phil Templet
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Wed Sep 8 19:13:26 UTC 2010
Can someone recommend a n e-book reader?
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Today's Topics:
1. iBill Money Identifier (David Andrews)
2. Re: Question of Philosophy- fund raising (David Andrews)
3. Re: sad news from NFBF Miami Dade chapter (David Andrews)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:53:33 -0500
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nfb-talk] iBill Money Identifier
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We have been asked to circulate the following information.
Dave
Orbit Research would like to announce that the
iBill Talking Banknote Identifier is now in stock
and shipping. Priced at $99, the 1.5 ounce, pager-sized
iBill brings an unmatched combination of
affordability, compactness, accuracy and
convenience. Among other features that set it apart from other such
devices are the extremely high accuracy (better
than 99.9%) and the near-instantaneous speed
(less than one second in most cases) with which it identifies
banknotes. In addition to natural speech, it can
be set to announce the denomination with tones or
vibration for privacy. The vibration mode also enables
it to be used by the deaf-blind. It comes with
an installed AAA battery which lasts over a year with typical use.
The iBill can be ordered directly from the Orbit Research website
www.orbitresearch.com,
or by calling toll-free: 888-606-7248.
Below is a text version of the product
brochure. A PDF version may be downloaded from the Orbit Research website at:
http://www.orbitresearch.com/rs/iBill%20Product%20Brief.pdf
Carla Morris <morris.carla at orbitresearch.com>
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iBill Talking Banknote Identifier - Product Brief
Affordable. Accurate. Compact
Features:
- Ultra-slim and compact ?key-fob? design ? 3.0 x 1.6 x 0.7 inch
- Attaches to a key-ring or lanyard
- Recognizes all US bills in circulation - $1,
$2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 (including the new $5 bill)
- Provides instantaneous response ? most bills
identified in less than one second
- Announces denomination in a clear female voice;
tone and vibration modes provide privacy
- Vibratory tactile mode for hearing-impaired users
- Recognizes banknotes in any orientation
- Ultra-high accuracy ? better than 99.9%
- Long battery life ? over a year with typical use
- Powered by a single AAA battery; easily replaceable by the user
- Easily updateable to recognize new banknote designs
- Clearly indicates un-identifiable bills ? e.g.
torn or badly defaced ones ? does not incorrectly identify them
- Ergonomic, user-friendly design provides
ultimate ease of use ? has just two buttons for operation
- Durable, heavy-duty engineering-grade polycarbonate construction
- Supplied accessories include installed battery,
user manual in large print and audio
- One-year warranty covering manufacturing defects
Contact:
Orbit Research
1-888-666-7248
www.orbitresearch.com
David Andrews: dandrews at visi.com
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:28:44 -0500
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
To: qubit <lauraeaves at yahoo.com>,NFB Talk Mailing List
<nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question of Philosophy- fund raising
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One sign of the progress I think we have made is now I am regularly
propositioned for funds by sighted pan handlers. Twenty or 30 years
ago, this rarely happened. In fact, I was walking in New York city's
Port Authority bus terminal once, and brushed up against a sighted
panhandler. He saw my cane and apologized for horning in on my
territory. That was back in the 1970's.
Dave
At 10:54 PM 8/30/2010, you wrote:
>There are still sighted "pan handlers" asking strangers for money in the big
>cities. It is actually a big problem that a blind person wouldn't see and
>which I wouldn't have known about unless my friends and family told about
>them. (Sure, they are in the news, but people pass them commuting to work.)
>What one friend of mine said about the problem in NY is that rather than
>hand them cash, which he knew might go for drugs or alcohol, he would
>sometimes invite one to join him for a meal at McDonald's. Then he would get
>the know the person.
>Anyway, with all the support available nowadays, a blind person would be
>less likely to end up on the street than a sighted person with less
>identifiable problems.
>It's kind of funny -- in the condo where we lived in NC a few years ago,
>there were panhandlers lined up near the intersection nearby. One of them
>came up to the car and asked for money (not a scary guy, just someone with a
>problem). I gave him something for a meal. So I had the white cane and he
>was taking the money. Kind of a strange twist that is not unusual in this
>crazy society.
>--le
>
>
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>To: "NFB Talk Mailing List" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:53 PM
>Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question of Philosophy- fund raising
>
>
>And I'd bet most Americans don't remember blind persons running newsstands,
>either. I remember!
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Michael Bullis" <mabullis at hotmail.com>
>To: "'NFB Talk Mailing List'" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:35 AM
>Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question of Philosophy- fund raising
>
>
> > One thing that occurs to me is that we're several generations in America
> > away from the 1930's when begging was seen as a large activity among blind
> > people. The Randolph-Sheppard program was started as an alternative to
> > that
> > activity.
> > Most Americans have never seen blind people regularly begging as a part of
> > their community so don't necessarily equate blindness with begging. Those
> > of us born in the 50's were still close enough to relate and certainly
> > there
> > is a strong flavor of blindness and begging in American and other
> > literature.
> >
> > So, it may be that those of us who are older are more sensitive than
> > younger
> > people about an image that has for the most part not been a part of our
> > culture for two or three generations.
> > I just read the annual publication by Beloit College on the mindset of the
> > students who are starting college today.
> > Perhaps one of them should be:
> > "for this generation blind people have never been beggars."
> > Mike Bullis
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Drenth, Joe
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 11:10 AM
> > To: NFB Talk Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Question of Philosophy- fund raising
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > There are at least two reasons why someone would financially support a
> > cause or individual:
> >
> > 1. Pity -- The person or group is incapable of providing for
> > himself/herself/themselves. Weakness, dependence, and inability to
> > survive without assistance are emphasized to invoke compassion and
> > possibly guilt. This is begging.
> >
> > 2. Cooperation -- The cause represented by the person or group is a
> > worthy one, and contributions to further its programs is a way of
> > showing agreement with the work being done. Financial support is given
> > to encourage those on the front lines and to further the reach of the
> > efforts.
> > Information about those who are directly helped through the financial
> > support can be provided as evidence of the good and just purposes of the
> > cause, such as statistics about children who are at risk of being
> > illiterate without proper Braille training.
> >
> > Setting up a table to raise funds could be done in such a way that it
> > leans in either one of these directions, but I think the second approach
> > more adequately matches the philosophy of the NFB.
> >
> >
> > Best regards.
> >
David Andrews: dandrews at visi.com
Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:31:55 -0500
From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
To: NFB Talk Mailing List <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] sad news from NFBF Miami Dade chapter
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FYI, Gloria Wayne was President of the NFB of Florida for some time,
and on the National NFB Board of Directors for a while too, back in 90's.
Dave
At 10:45 AM 9/7/2010, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I don't know these people, but could you let them know that my thought and
>prayers are with them?
>
>Thank you,
>
>
>Gloria Whipple
>Corrisponding secretary
>Inland Empire chapter
>nfb of WA
>
>cell number: 509-475-4993
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of David Andrews
>Sent: Monday, September 06, 2010 10:49 PM
>To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
>Subject: [nfb-talk] sad news from NFBF Miami Dade chapter
>
>
> >To: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> >Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:52:07 -0400
> >From: valkemadenise at aol.com
> >Subject: [Nfbf-l] sad news from NFBF Miami Dade chapter
> >
> >Miami Dade chapter President Sandra Hix asked me to let you know
> >that former chapter president and past NFBF state president Wayne
> >Davis passed away today.? David, his son, is still with him and
> >Carmen, who recently lost her mom, is here in Miami.? Wayne will be
> >brought to Miami and additional information will follow in the next
> >few days.? I am sure that Carmen and David will appreciate your
> >thoughts during this time.
> >
> >Denise Valkema
> >NFBF Miami vice president & NFBF board member
> >
David Andrews: dandrews at visi.com
Follow me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dandrews920
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