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Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:11:29 +0000
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SolSuite 2009 Features Bigger Card Sets
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 12:13 PM PDT
SolSuite 2009 is a high-quality collection of 500 solitaire games. All
of the world's best solitaires are included: Spider, Klondike, FreeCell,
Pyramid, Golf, Busy Aces, Canfield, Forty Thieves, Four Seasons, Carpet,
Flower Garden, Rouge et Noir, Monte Carlo... and hundreds of original
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For solitaire lovers, SolSuite 2009 is a guaranteed pleasure! Only
SolSuite 2009 Solitaire gives you larger Card Sets that are easier to
see. This card set features easy-to-read extra-large suit symbols,
larger numerals and letters on regular size playing cards. In addition,
by using it with any solitaire game, the cards overlapping in the rows
and columns will be automatically increased in comparison to that of the
standard card sets. The Large Print card set is helpful for the elderly
and those with low vision. If you previously changed the card size for
some solitaires, due to the increased overlapping of the Large Print
card set, you could take advantage in changing the size of the cards for
those solitaires. To do it, click the "Card Size" button in the "Select
Card Set" dialog box.
Click this link to learn more about SolSuite 2009 from
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How to Protect Yourself: Virus Information and FREE Virus Scanners
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:05 AM PDT
It seems that there is no end to viruses, trojans, and worms. We've seen
variants of the Beagle, Netsky, MyDoom, and so on and so on. Most of
these nasties were transported or replicated from pc to pc using email
attachments. These are easy to spot if you're paying attention, simply
because they are usually executable files, but not always.
Some attachments contain Macros (simple programs that run within other
programs-all the titles in Microsoft Office use macros). If you're not
that familiar with spotting file extensions, don't worry, that's what
I'm going to talk about in this article. If you're a little hazy on the
whole "file extension" thing then let's spend a few moments explaining it.
File extensions are what tell the program how to treat a particular
piece of data. For example, most people are somewhat familiar with .doc
or a .txt file extension, these are both text documents and when the
user opens this file the Operating System looks at this extension and
then knows how to open it.
Bad Hackers try to use some sort of eye-grabbing ploy to get you to open
their email and activate the virus which is always an attachment. Most
Anti-virus nowadays stop, or at least warn, you of these high risk
attachments and even take measures to protect you. However, on the
average, 10-15 new viruses are created every day and I personally
wouldn't count on any program to 100% protect my pc. That's why I
scrutinize any email-if I wasn't expecting an attachment, I won't open
it until I had a chance to talk to the sender.
Some of the more common file types used to hide viruses include:
* .scr - Windows Screen Saver - USE CAUTION if you receive a screen
saver via email. They can contain worms or viruses
* .pif - DO NOT OPEN! This is most likely a virus. Clicking it will
run a program or code that can mess up your computer.
* .exe - executable file-a program that contains a virus, trojan
horse, or worm
* .pps - MS PowerPoint (can contain macro virus)
* .zip - Zip (compressed) file with a nasty surprise inside
* .vbs - Visual Basic script
* .bat - Executable MS-DOS batch file
* .com - DOS executable command
* .asp - active server page-internet script
* .doc - Word document (can contain macro virus)
* .xls - Excel file (can contain macro virus)
This is in no way a complete list. Just because an attachment may have
one of these extensions doesn't mean that it is a virus, but it should
send up warning flags. Bad guys use clever subject lines, and viruses
can appear to come from a friend so keep on your toes and don't fall
victim to their deceptive traps. Scan those attachments and verify with
the sender before opening.
Email Security Scan
Let's see how secure your defenses are against mail-born threats. Think
you're up to the test? Then read on.
The problem with all the security holes that arise from day to day is
that it's hard to keep up. "Am I protected?" you wonder, "I update
constantly, I scrutinize all my email messages, especially attachments,
and read all of the awesome security articles that appear in Fred's
Head, but how do I know for sure?"
Well, since such a large number of security holes center around email
I'm happy to tell you about a service that can check your system for
potential exploits. The service is a web based email scanner that you
can tailor to send out over 20 different emails, each attempting to
defile your system with dummy exploits. It's like hiring a security
agent to go over your system and tell you what aspects of your security
is in good shape, and what areas could use some improvement.
When set in motion, the scanner fires off the dummy viruses and exploits
to the specified email address. Don't be surprised if your virus
software starts popping up with security messages, as a matter of fact,
this is exactly what you want to happen, it means your system is seeing
the threats coming in.
The emails themselves have message bodies describing what their
particular test was for and how to make sure you're protected from this
sort of attack. Some of the emails have attachments and some attempt to
create text documents on your desktop, the emails tell you exactly what
to do to ensure the tests ran correctly, thus providing an accurate
assessment of your system's defenses.
In addition to the testing your system for security holes this is also a
good way to educate yourself on some email-born security issues by
getting a chance to see them in action without putting yourself in any
danger.
Click here if you would like to have your email security tested:
http://www.windowsecurity.com/emailsecuritytest/
<http://www.windowsecurity.com/emailsecuritytest/>.
Free Virus Scanners
So, that new computer you purchased doesn't seem to be running as fast
as it did a few months ago? Your anti-virus program now says that your
subscription has ended? Sorry, can't help with this one.
But I do have some good news for you... I just saved a load of money on
my, oh wait... wrong commercial. Actually, I can help you. There are
some excellent free virus scanners, and some can even be run online.
I recommend Trend Micro's Housecall: http://housecall.trendmicro.com
<http://housecall.trendmicro.com> for starters, which will scan your
computer for viruses directly from the web. They also offer a free
online spyware scanner.
There's also Panda ActiveScan: http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan
<http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan> which scans, disinfects and
eliminates over 90,000 viruses, worms and trojans from your hard disks,
compressed files and email.
Both of these sites are trustworthy and use an ActiveX applet to do the
scanning. If you have trouble starting the scan, your security settings
may be too high. Follow the instructions on the site to modify your
settings and things should work fine.
Use an Offline Virus Scanner
For maximum protection, I recommend that you also install a good
anti-virus program on your computer, which will scan your system at
startup and continuously thereafter. McAfee virus protection is now
included with AOL membership, and Road Runner offers their users the
EZ-Armor package at no charge. If your ISP isn't offering any freebies,
check out the free AVG package from Grisoft at http://free.grisoft.com
<http://free.grisoft.com>. Screen reader users please note that later
versions of AVG are, unfortunately, not 100% compatible. This is
disappointing, I have used AVG for over seven years with no difficulty.
I'm not saying that you can't use the program, but you may be limited
when accessing program features and setup options.
Avast! Antivirus
After hearing about all the problems that Jaws users have encountered
when upgrading to AVG version 8.0, I decided to try to avoid those
problems and installed Avast Home edition on my computer. This version
of Avast is free for non-commercial use.
My experience with the program has been very positive. Installation was
straight forward and learning to use the program has been very easy.
For increased accessibility, after installation, Users should open the
program settings from the Avast icon on the system tray. From there, tab
into the common settings and be sure that the "use skins" item is not
checked. I would also recommend to tab into the "update basic" section
and set the program update option to automatic. Other than that, I left
all other options at the default settings.
The things I like about Avast:
1. The computer scan ran in 20 minutes instead of 1 hour for AVG.
2. Besides viruses, it's always scanning for rootkits and spyware
which AVG only did with the full paid version.
3. It monitors all web pages for malicious activity, which AVG did
not do.
4. It monitors all network traffic for network attacks and works in
conjunction with your firewall software.
5. If you use IM clients or Peer-to-peer networks, it will protect
you on both of these fronts. If you don't use this, you can
disable those services to save resources.
6. I noticed that after installing Avast, my computer boot up time is
about 1 minute faster.
7. I have noticed that overall computer performance is better, which
is a nice unexpected benefit.
Things I don't like:
1. Avast does not allow you to schedule a daily or weekly computer
scan with the free Home version. This really isn't a problem for
me, since I had disabled this in AVG and ran the scan manually.
Running a scan is very simple from the desktop icon.
2. You are required to register the Avast Home product or it will
stop working 60 days after installation. This is a very simple
process but does require sighted assistance if done through their
website. You can alternatively send an email to the support team
<mailto:support@xxxxxxxxx> stating that you are a blind user who
needs to register and they will send you your registration code,
which you will need to paste into the registration screen. The
registration is good for 14 months, at which time you will need to
re-register. Not a big sacrifice for free access to such a great
program.
3. I did notice that downloading a large number of email messages in
a single batch was about 20% slower than with AVG. If you only use
web mail and not an email client such as Outlook or Thunderbird,
then this will not affect you.
Click this link to download avast! antivirus for your home computer
<http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html>.
NOD32 antivirus
ESET Smart Security is another accessible way to combat today's huge
volumes of Internet and email threats. It combines ESET's award-winning
NOD32 proactive antivirus and antispyware protection with a powerful yet
easy-to-use firewall and robust antispam technology.
ESET Smart Security detects and disables both known and unknown viruses,
trojans, worms, adware, spyware, rootkits and other Internet threats.
It's easy to use yet simple to optimize for your specific needs.
Click this link to download ESET Smart Security
<http://www.comptalks.com/free-download-eset-nod32-antivirus-4-0314/>.
Grisoft Anti-Rootkit
Rootkits are a type of specially crafted code that is embedded within
another application or even in a system's operating system. They spy on
and capture information from the infected system and are invisible to
most traditional antivirus solutions. This inability to identify the
offending code leaves the system compromised, while the owner feels as
if they are protected and they continue to conduct their business as usual.
Grisoft, the makers of the popular free personal antivirus solution AVG,
has seen the rise of rootkits over the past year or so and they have
been feverishly working to create a solution now, when the public needs
it most. Grisoft says that their program will successfully find and
remove rootkits, without hassling the user with false findings,
prevalent in similar programs.
The program is simple to use too. Just download the application from
their website and install it to your computer. After the install, you
will be prompted to reboot your system. When your system has started
back up, the AVG anti-rootkit application will be in your Programs list
(Start, All Programs, AVG Anti-Rootkit) where it can be launched. From
the main interface, simply select either "Search for rootkits" or
"Perform an in depth scan." Then just watch the progress bar go.
At the end of the scan, the AVG Anti-Rootkit will display the results
and offer more options as necessary. It's that easy to check your system
for rootkits.
The rootkit remover has an update feature and it should be a very
welcome addition to any user's security and cleaning arsenal! Click this
link for a direct download of Grisoft Anti-Rootkit
<http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avgarkt-setup-1.1.0.42.exe>.
Animal Recordings Online
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:39 AM PDT
The Macaulay Library at Cornell invites you to search through "the
world's largest archive of animal sounds. We have more than 160,000
recordings of 67 percent of the world's birds, and rapidly increasing
holdings of insects, fish, frogs, and mammals." Note that not all
selections are digitized.
Click this link to visit the Macaulay Library online
<http://www.animalbehaviorarchive.org/loginPublic.do>.
The Urban Bird Sounds Project
Want to learn more about the birds in your community? This project can
help!
Written and narrated by high school students from Boston, MA, the Urban
Bird Sounds Project features descriptions of birds, recordings of their
songs and calls, tips for remembering them, and short quizzes to test
your skills. We hope you enjoy it and good luck on the quizzes!
Click this link to visit the Urban Bird Sounds website at
http://www.urbanbirdsounds.org <http://www.urbanbirdsounds.org>.
To subscribe to the podcast, download the CD, or try the quizzes please
visit http://www.urbanbirdsounds.org/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html
<http://www.urbanbirdsounds.org/Site/Podcast/Podcast.html>.
Deafblind Communicator
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:15 AM PDT
HumanWare has created its DeafBlind Communicator (DBC). The DBC enables
deaf-blind users to communicate with members of the hearing and deaf
communities. The basic DBC provides a TTY for communicating with other
deaf or deaf-blind individuals. The DBC consists of two components: 1) a
BrailleNote with braille display and either a standard or braille
keyboard and the accompanying software, and 2) the DBC Companion phone.
These two separate units communicate wirelessly with each other using
Bluetooth technology to allow for face-to-face communication. The
BrailleNote has special software built into it that enables it to
operate as a TTY when connected to a land-line telephone. With the
addition of a SIM card and a texting plan from a wireless provider, a
DBC user is able to send and receive text messages via cell phone. The
DBC instantly translates the text to braille and vice versa.
To learn more about the DBC, contact:
HumanWare
Toll Free: 800-722-3393
Email: us.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:us.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Web: http://www.humanware.com/deafblind_communicator
Methods for writing your own checks
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 05:24 AM PDT
Having control over your own money is a symbol of independence for all
people, blind, sighted or visually impaired. There are several
readily-available resources and easy-to-learn methods that allow the
blind and visually impaired to write their own personal or business
checks free of assistance from others. There is also a simple solution
for the problem that check writing presents for individuals who don't
know how to write print.
If you are visually impaired, one of the easiest solutions is to ask
your bank for large print or raised line checks. Large print checks are
just a couple inches larger than regular checks and come in high
contrast colors that make them easy to read. Raised line checks are also
larger and have lines that can be felt and followed with a trailing hand
as the owner fills out the check using the other. All blocks on the
check requiring customer attention are tactually indicated.
Another solution for people who are blind and know how to write print is
a check writing template. A template is a piece of plastic or cardboard
cut to the size of the check. The template has rectangular "holes" or
spaces that serve as a guide indicating where the signer needs to write
in the Date, Amount, Pay to Order Of, Amount Written and Signature fields.
Betty Jo and Jack Keitzer offer a multipurpose check-writing and
signature guide. The guide measures 6 1/4 inches wide by 3 1/8 inches
long, weighs 2 oz. and has a lifetime guarantee.
Click this link to purchase a Keitzer Check Writing Guide from
http://www.checkwritingguide.com <http://www.checkwritingguide.com>.
Blind individuals can also use raised line checks. The raised lines mark
the beginning and end of each section of the check that requires signer
input. The trick when using a template or raised line checks is to
memorize the order of the sections so that you provide the proper input
in its proper place.
Individuals who are blind and do not know how to write print can fill
out their own checks using a standard typewriter. Start by memorizing or
producing a written record of the number of spaces you need to move away
from the check margin with each line. For example, to fill out the date,
you would need to start three carriage returns down, and backspace 10
spaces from the right margin. To complete the amount section, return
twice and backspace 10 spaces from the right margin, and so on until all
entry fields are completed. There are several options for signing your
check, including using a signature guide (which are available at many
adaptive technology stores) or by creating your own template.
Another method for easily locating the signature line of a check is to
create your own signature guide. This task can be done by punching dots
along the signature line. You may use your slate and stylus or a sewing
needle to punch the holes and form a guideline for where to place your
"John Hancock." Finally, an option that simplifies both check writing
and recording is a software product called "Checkbook Manager."
Developed by Blazie Engineering, Checkbook Manager is used along with
Blazie note-takers, such as the Braille 'n Speak. This piece of software
keeps record of checks, deposits, ATM withdrawals, bank fees, and other
transactions, and even allows you to use your printer to fill out your
checks.
The Talking Checkbook and Money Talks are software designed to make
account management and check writing quick, easy, and accessible for
individuals who find it difficult to write in small areas or for those
who find simple math difficult.
Talking Checkbook and Money Talks Features:
* Manage unlimited number of accounts
* Bookkeeping made easy using everyday terms.
* Print standard checks from QuickBooks® or other accounting
application with either an inkjet or laser printer.
* Backup and restore data
* Search for a specific check Check signing template to use with the
printed checks
* Compatible with any version of JAWS® and Window Eyes®.
* Option of using internal voice or turning it off completely.
* Accessible reports that can be saved as MS WORD® documents or
exported to EXCEL® or LOTUS®.
* Press a single hot key to hear the balance of any account.
* Built in Talking Calculator
* Built in Accessible Calendar
For more Information contact:
Premier Literacy
13102 Blasdell Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
Phone: 517-668-8188
Web: http://www.readingmadeeasy.com
Money Talks
CD-ROM (Includes high quality synthetic speech)
Catalog Number: D-03560-00
Click here to purchase this item through our Quick Order Entry page:
http://shop.aph.org/quickentry.asp <http://shop.aph.org/quickentry.asp>
If you need assistance, click this link to read the Fred's Head
Companion post "Purchasing Products From The APH Website Is Easy"
<http://fredsheadcompanion.blogspot.com/2005/11/purchasing-products-from-aph-website.html>.
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6085
Louisville, Kentucky 40206-0085
Toll Free: 800-223-1839
Phone: 502-895-2405
Fax: 502-899-2274
E-mail: info@xxxxxxx <mailto:info@xxxxxxx>
Web site: http://www.aph.org
Click this link to take a quiz on check writing from the Multi-Cultural
Educational Services website <http://www.mcedservices.com/litex/litex.htm>.
How to Backup Email and Other Data
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 05:22 AM PDT
Just about everybody has important data on their hard drive, from
digital pictures to important documents, emails, earmarked websites the
list goes on and on. In my experience people are pretty lax about
backing up their PCs, and I think this really is an area that deserves
attention. With a good back up set you can bounce back from a fatal hard
drive crash and be up and running with all of your pictures, documents,
downloads, email and favorites before you know it. Having important
files stored on removable media is also a good safety precaution in case
you get a virus or trojan horse.
There are a couple of different ways to back up important data, from the
casual copy and paste to running complicated scheduled backups. There is
no wrong way, as long as you have a copy of everything you need.
You can save the data on a couple of different types of media (floppy,
ZIP, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Flash memory, even DAT drives) but for home use
I really recommend either CDs or DVDs, floppies are just too small,
zips, although bigger than floppies are still small (100-200MB), and
they're old and kind of expensive. Flash memory can store data, but it's
not really something you want to save data to and store away unless
there is no other option. DAT tapes are more for the corporate end of
things and are overkill in most homes. CDs are cheap, hold a lot of
data, work on any PC and are easy to store.
If you use CD-RW, or DVD-RW you can actually save money by setting up a
"round robin" with your backups. To do this, you need at least 3-4 of
the same backup set, take the oldest and erase it. Now use the blank
disk for the new backup, the next time you do a backup use the oldest
disk in the set and so on and so forth.
As for the methods of backing up, I find it's easiest when all my
intended files and folders are organized in structured manners and not
scattered all over my hard drive. This is a good way to insure that you
don't forget anything important by hunting for a bunch of individual
files. An easy way to stay organized is to create a descriptively
labeled folder structure and try to be diligent about saving your data
to it's designed folder.
Another good practice is to test your backups. Don't just take the
burning software's word for it. After a backup, explore the disk and
randomly go through files and open them up to make sure that they're
complete and not corrupt. Learn from my experience; waiting for a
complete system failure is not a good time to check the validity of your
backups! This is a good way to get yourself in a lot of trouble. I know
if I didn't back up the pictures or movies of my kids, I wouldn't be
able to live with myself.
Once you have all your ducks in a row, it's time to back up. There are
also a number of ways to do this. The easiest is to open your burning
program, select data CD, and go through the folder, then explorer, and
grab the folders you want to back up. When you select a folder, you
should see it in the "burn" selection window. When you're done with your
backup selection, choose "burn".
If you have Windows XP, you have the luxury of being able to open up the
blank CD or DVD in Windows Explorer and copying and pasting the desired
folders right onto the disk and tab over to "Write files to CD". Windows
will do the rest for you. This is nice, but I personally still like to
use my third-party software.
Most burning software has its own backup service, and there are a number
of third-party backup titles out there. The nice thing about these types
of software is the options, like compression, backup jobs, and
incremental backups. These are nice features especially when you have
some backups that you want to insure are up to date. For instance, you
can create a "Back up Set" which is basically a saved and named list of
folders and files that you want backed up. This makes the whole process
so easy, you can create a backup set and run it to create a new back up
or save just the changes to the backup. These are two options that are
usually found in backup programs. If you use "backup sets", it's
important to keep the files organized, and in all the correct folders.
You can also schedule Backup Jobs, which are basically backup sets that
are scheduled to run at predetermined times, and intervals (i.e. once a
week Friday at 6:00).
Backup Email in Outlook Express
There are a few ways to back up your email messages, some being harder
than others. You may have tried to use the export feature or maybe you
just tried dragging all your messages to another area so you could save
them there. Well, if you've had no luck with either of those options,
there might just be an easier way.
This process requires you to burn a backup CD, so you need to make sure
your computer already has a burner or that you have an external one to
use. You'll also need the appropriate software. Go ahead and insert the
blank CD into your computer. A window will pop up on your screen asking
what you want to do next. You're going to want to select "Open writeable
CD folder using Windows Explorer" and press OK. (If your computer
doesn't do anything when you put in the CD, you can just double click on
your My Computer icon and open up your CD drive; usually drive E or F).
Now, we're gonna get into the backup fun. Open Outlook Express and go to
Tools, Options and click on the Maintenance tab. Next, click the Store
Folder button. Go ahead and copy the folder location that pops up on
your screen (in the edit box for you screen reader users). Your folder
name may be rather long, so make sure you get the whole thing copied
(part of it may be hidden, so double check it). Yours will probably look
something like the picture below.
Now, click Cancel twice to get out of the screens and then close down
Outlook Express. Go to Start, Run and paste your folder name into the
run command box. Click OK or press enter.
When the new window comes up, go to Edit, Select All (or use Ctrl + A).
All of the items in that folder will then be highlighted. Next, look
under the File and Folder Tasks area and click on Move the selected
items. You're going to want to move them to your CD drive folder that we
talked about above. (It's usually the E: or F: drive). Click to
highlight the CD drive and then press the Move button. You will then be
prompted to burn your CD. You will use your burner software just like
you would any other time you were burning a CD.
Once your CD is done, all of your e-mails will be backed up. You can
then go back into the original folder and delete all of the e-mails in
there. This will save you some space on your computer. You can then
accumulate more e-mails and when you think it's time, make another CD to
back those up as well!
It's a very good idea to keep your e-mails updated and backed up. You
never know when you might want to view an e-mail for the second or
fifteenth time and with your backup CD, it's easy as pie!
As PCs become a bigger part of peoples' lives the information being
stored is becoming more important. Performing backups is essential for
protecting your data.
Something's Cooking In Sue's Kitchen
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Posted: 18 Mar 2009 05:21 AM PDT
Are you frustrated with print cookbooks? Do you read recipes and wish,
just once, that someone would write a recipe with the blind, or visually
impaired in mind? Well, I've got a web site for you.
Sue's Kitchen is an online resource for helping people who are blind, or
visually impaired to cook. Sue is also blind, and began cooking at the
age of eight in 1961. She took courses in specific subjects, such as
cake making, Italian cooking and traditional British fare, gaining
certificated recognition from her local catering colleges, so she knows
what she's talking about.
She has gathered a variety of recipes from traditional British food,
through to spicy and continental cuisine. There is also a section on one
pot cooking! Many recipes contain tips which through her own experience,
will help people prepare some of the dishes more easily. There is also a
list of abbreviations, terms and an explanation of cooking methods used
throughout the recipes.
If you love to cook, or if this will be your first attempt, this is a
great site for you to browse through. Check out Sue's Kitchen by
visiting the following site: Click here to visit Sue's Kitchen at
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The National Braille Press is offering free copies (in braille or
PortaBook) of the American Cancer Society booklet, /For Women Facing
Breast Cancer/. The publication covers mammograms, biopsies, cancer
staging, treatment options, and breast reconstruction as well as how to
join clinical trials and where to find emotional support.
Each section includes a list of questions that individuals might want to
ask their doctor or nurse. Copies are limited to one per customer
NBP has other health-related braille publications, including:
* After Diagnosis: Prostate Cancer, free
* Menopause Guidebook, free
* Simple Ways to Control Your Weight
* Atkins Carbohydrate Gram Counter
* Diabetes Cookbook: Desserts
NPB also offers a free four-week trial of /Syndicated Columnists
Weekly/, a braille magazine that includes columns and editorials print
and online newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, New York Times,
and Washington Post. You can download a free sample (text or braille) on
the National Braille Press website: http://www.nbp.org <http://www.nbp.org>.
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