In interest of full discloseure I also upgraded by buying the newer generation
stream as my first generation stream died. I really don't use it much for the
online stuff but use it extensively as a recorder to take notes while at work.
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[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Roger Loran Bailey
Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2017 3:29 PM
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Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: The new stream, was RE: Re: Glenn Greenwald
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I would again suggest Tapin Radio. Even if you don't use it for listening you
can use it for browsing and choosing radio stations. I would guess that you
would be most interested in browsing the lists under the categories of liberal
talk and progressive talk. Those two categories actually do list different
radio stations. I get information on radio stations differently than the
software is actually designed for. I often browse radio stations by using
control+f2. That gets you a random station. When one comes along that
inttrigues me I press
control+M to mute it so that I can hear JAWS without the radio station
getting in the way. Then I press the f5 key. The purpose of that is to add the
station to your favorites list, but it also give information on the station.
Upon pressing the f5 key the first thing you hear is the call letters or name
of the station. Then tab and you get the URL of its web site. Tab again to get
the genre or category of the station. Tab again to get the country it is based
in. Then tab again to get the state if that is applicable. I notice that if it
is a Canadian station it tells you the province in that field. After that if
you keep tabbing you will only get options for adding it to your favorites list
and so I usually press escape to go back to browsing. I press control+M again
to turn off the mute and then continue browsing. Note that the rather long list
of categories in the category menu is far short of the categories that are
available. So if you type key words into the search field you can get
additional lists. Just shift+tab after typing your key words and you will find
another list that matches your results that can be browsed with your arrow
keys. It will not take too long until you get a long list of stations you will
be interested in.
On 1/7/2017 9:48 AM, Miriam Vieni wrote:
Well, I decided to buy it, but I may regret it, given my lack of
facility with technology and my failing brain. I would like you to
tell me the good radio stations, and websites where you hear all those
interesting programs like Tom Hartman, and the leftie podcasts because
I'll be able to get them on the stream, assuming I learn to use it,
and keep them in a list of favorites. One has to learn the new
layout. It's different from the old one, to some extent, set the
clock, get synchronized with the Y fi on one's computer, get the NLS
key, and then to use it, you need to type everything on its numerical
keypad. One would think that they'd have developed a way for you to
talk to it like people can talk to their I phones. I can imagine how
slow I'll be at typing in the name of a book I'm looking for. And
Carl, when we were young, the men fixed things and the women, if you
remember, didn't. If you were a woman and wanted something fixed, or
the batteries changed, you asked the closest man you could find for
help. I doubt that many women in their late 70's and early 80's, were
technologically savvy in their youth. It wasn't part of their role
expectation.
Miriam
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[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Friday, January 06, 2017 10:02 PM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Glenn Greenwald two-part interview
Not only does my brain take longer to bring up names and places, it
has also begun to blank out whenever I attempt to focus on simple
directions. Oh, I do all right with recipes, and even filing away the
ever changing phone numbers of my children and grand children. But
when I buy a new gadget that is going to make my life easier? I might as
well stick my head in the oven.
And to think that only a few short years ago...well, maybe 40 or so, I
could take apart typewriters and Braille Writers and tinker with tape
recorders.
If it had moving parts and an electrical cord, I could have a good
chance of making it work again. Even power mowers and vacuum cleaners. But
today?
Everything has become computerized or has a chip of some sort, or is
sealed and can't be tampered with.
The thing is Miriam, we are the modern dinosaur. We were designed for
another time. And in our time we did amazing things. Today there is
a new crop of future dinosaurs out there strutting their stuff. And
when they come into contact with us, they smirk and wink at one
another, and call us "cute" and "charming". Just wait youngsters.
Your day will come, too.
Carl Jarvis
On 1/6/17, Miriam Vieni <miriamvieni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I never ever could get up early in the morning and function effectively.technology. I just like to turn a knob and poof! There's my program!
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
Miriamroosters crow.
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[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
Carl Jarvis
On 1/6/17, Miriam Vieni <miriamvieni@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thank Goodness they took away that fund raising announcement and Ilisten.
can 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
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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
