Table of contents June 2008.
TRACK 1.
- Harry C. Moores underwriting announcement.
- We have a correction for the Association of Blind Citizens phone number.
- Barbara Blejewski would like to know about career opportunities in Social Security.
- Rita Tester would appreciate help with JAWS and Word 2007 and wants a Caller ID unit.
- Sandra Connor is looking for a talking Caller ID.
- Rickey Torres is trying to find Purio Clowns.
http://www.google.com
- Karen Kelting would like correspondence.
- We have June birthdays.
- Discriminatory Currency: Print Blind-Friendly Money, Court Says.
- Roberta Fromme introduces herself and would like suggestions for managing finances.
- Pat Munson tells us about the NFB of New Mexico convention; advances in technology and comments on pedestrian safety.
- Sonja Wagner on robotic dogs and has something for the cost of shipping.
- Irwin tells you about speaking at a conference.
- Tim Hendel talks about MP3 players; wonders about residential schools during the Depression and talks about using mobility aids and braille.
- Winifred Downing on being a well trained visually impaired person.
- Bob Gillenkirk has the jumble answer and comments on Governor Paterson.
- John Brickweg has a jumble for June.
- Label it All with Label-It.
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/LABELIT.html
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/publications/index.html
- Robert Wegner shares his system for storing CDS.
- Murphy's Laws of Computing.
TRACK 2.
- Tom D'Agostino with "You're Over the Hill" in The Wax Works.
- We have salads in the Kitchen Korner.
- Marsha Dresser tells us about the Newsreel party at the ACB convention in July.
- We have a correction concerning Sticks and Scones.
- Mary Hiland about a trip to Florida and shares a recipe.
- We have information about cookbooks available from APH.
http://www.aph.org
- Walter Woitasek has a variety of cassettes to pass along.
- We have hotel information for the Newsreel 50th anniversary celebration.
- Marylou Phillips has a guide dog story.
- Would you like to pass an issue of Newsreel along to a friend?
- Linwood Gallagher has sources for computer training and related services.
http://www.accessibilityisaright.org
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/seehear/index.htm
http://www.marvelsoft.com
http://www.serotek.com
- Bill Morgan with a tribute to a teacher.
TRACK 3.
- Thanks to the Ohio Lions Sight and Hearing Committee for their support.
- Carrie Hooper has "In The Good Old Summer Time."
- Marianne Daley has a cat story; comments on the Ruth Barry Versaw Library and discusses drums.
- We will be sending out Newsreel renewal reminders.
- Nancy Scott with an essay called "My Parents Gratitude List."
- National Credit Reporting Companies, Blind Community Announce Landmark Initiative to Provide Accessible Online Credit Reports.
http://www.annualcreditreport.com
- Patty reads: Story for the Golfers.
- Coleen Roth sent us information about clothing tags and Teflon tape.
http://www.independentliving.com
- Linda Brown tells us about her heart attack.
- We learned that four Newsreelers have passed away.
- We have details about the Bartimaeus Bible Conference.
- Jeanne Corcoran wonders if other Newsreelers have Benet's Syndrome.
- Mary Deitz on Meniere's Disease and her hearing aids.
- Katie Mangrum has two Pierce Knox recordings.
TRACK 4.
- We have a Salute to The Flag.
- Mickey and Bob Prahin eat out in a memorable restaurant.
- Jessie and Jimmy Ballew tell us about a CD for sale.
- Alberta Hall says a friend has a Braille Note M-Power to sell.
- Duncan Holmes on the history of the AFB Talking Book program
http://www.afb.org/section.asp?sectionID=69
and has several items for sale.
- Part 4 of Jean Marcley's travel journal.
- Vinnie Wojtusik with a drum demonstration.
- Camille Petrecca comments on using Map Quest and likes a cell phone.