My local LICB chapter exists in name only. Its purpose is to support Lori
Scharf and Mike Godino in their endeavors. I tried to rejoin a few months
ago so I could post on their list and the ACBNY list when I wanted to find a
computer person. I wrote to one of the active members and also to the
website, and heard not a peep. I may try again. Who knows, maybe I can do
the thing on my own with help from folks on line.
Miriam
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From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 3:34 PM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Miriam, does your local LICB chapter have a message board or email list? A
crisp fifty dollar bill may get you some help setting it up. Also if that
doesn't work there is a web site called "next door" which is a community
bulletin board, I am sure they have it there on the island. You can put an
ad there for someone tech savy who can read the instructions and set it up
for you.
Frank
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From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 2:16 PM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
I haven't got it yet, but I do have a link to the html version of the guide
and I've heard some of it. From what I've read and what people have said
about it, and from what I know about my increasing mental and hearing
limitations, I agree with Bob that I probably need someone to set it up for
me. But I don't know any blind people on Long Island these days, at least,
not anyone who might give me the help I need.
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Frank Ventura
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 11:05 AM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Miriam, if you have the new generation VR Stream hold the number 1 button
for 3 seconds and you will get into the user guide.
Frank
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 9:51 AM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Bob,
I don't have anyone here who can do it. I have to depend on people who'll
tell me on line or on the phone, how to do stuff.
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Hachey
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2017 1:57 AM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Hi Miriam,
IF you have someone who knows how to use the Stream and is willing to set it
up for you with the podcasts you want, I think you'll be OK. Even better if
they can spend some time with you to show you how to operate it.
Bob Hachey
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From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 1:41 PM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
I never ever could get up early in the morning and function effectively. One
of the reasons that I'm still dithering over buying a second generation
stream is that there's a way of getting all the podcasts on it in which one
is interested. Not only are there few good radio stations here, but the
reception in my building is horrible. The internet solves the reception
problem. But I'd have to learn a hell of a lot. I was never good at learning
new technology. My ability to learn new things now is much worse than it
was. My mind isn't agile and I can't keep stuff in my mind. Example, if I'm
dialing an unfamiliar phone number, I can't remember it while I'm dialing.
I have to keep referring to the braille number which is slow when you're
dialing by touch. I used to be able to see the number in large print while
I was dialing and I could see the keys if not the numbers. The new stream
involves typing stuff in on the key pad. True, it says the number out loud
and there's a way to confirm when you've got the letter you want, but I'll
be so slow at it. So I want what the stream can do for me but I'm not sure
I'm capable of learning it. I can get a discount in January from one of the
dealers. I would be able to listen to Democracy Now from the podcast on my
stream at breakfast. But is it worth the money and the anxiety and effort
involved? Of course, the folks who have it, assure me that it's wonderful
and easy and they'll help. But they like to play with technology. I just
like to turn a knob and poof! There's my program!
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 11:29 AM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
I noticed that about the "listen" button, but what I couldn't find was just
the part of Thursday's Glenn Greenwald interview. I had to open the entire
hours program. Still, it's worth hearing.
I chuckle when you say you don't have to get up and listen at 8:00 A.M. It
arrives in the Northwest at 5:00 A.M. I usually lay in bed and listen, then
crawl out to turn up the heat and start the coffee at 6:00 A.M.
I could listen to the rebroadcast at 6:00 A.M. on the Bellevue station, or
on the Everett station at 7:00 A.M., or even wait for the rebroadcast at
5:00 P.M. Lots of choices out here. Same with Thom Hartman. But some of
my other programs have been pushed to late night radio. That does not work
for a person who enjoys rising before the roosters crow.
Carl Jarvis
On 1/6/17, Miriam Vieni <miriamvieni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank Goodness they took away that fund raising announcement and I canlisten.
now listen to the program on the web whenever I choose during the day,
rather than on the radio at 8 a.m. Just be aware that when you go to
the program on the web, you need to find the , listen, link, which is
not always precisely in the same place.
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 10:24 AM
To: blind-democracy
Subject: [blind-democracy] Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Democracy Now spent part of yesterday and part of today interviewing
Glenn Greenwald on a variety of subjects. It's well worth the time to
Go
to:
www.democracynow.org
Go to "search" and enter, Glenn Greenwald. His interviews are listed
by most current date.
Carl Jarvis
