My booksense has taken a back seat to my nls player when it comes to
listening to books from nls. It has great sound.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terri Pannett" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 10:43 AM
Subject: Re: NLS presenter: Accessible World's Special Program Series
presents Lloyd Rasmussen, January 26, 2010
> Excuse me! I don't have a Victor Reader Stream and I wouldn't buy one
> because the text-to-speech sounds awful. I do, however, have a BookSense
> and I love it!
>
> Terri Amateur Radio call sign KF6CA.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 4:55 AM
> Subject: NLS presenter: Accessible World's Special Program Series presents
> Lloyd Rasmussen, January 26, 2010
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> I know this probably will be considered as "off topic" by some on the
>> list,
>> but I thought it might be of interest since it involves one of our own,
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, and since many of us have used the NLS service over the
>> years and currently love our Victor Reader Streams.
>>
>> I am hoping this presentation will be archived somewhere for those who
>> can't
>> make it at the designated times.
>>
>> Way to go Lloyd!
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> News Wire:
>>
>> Accessible World Special Program Series
>>
>> Lloyd Rasmussen of NLS will unofficially speak to us on how to use the
>> BARD
>> Downloadable web site. He will give us useful tips for finding books and
>> in
>> general getting around the site.
>>
>> Let us now read what Lloyd has to say about his presentation.
>>
>> Lloyd Rasmussen, a senior electronics engineer at the National Library
>> Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will discuss "the
>> evolution
>> and devolution of the NLS talking book program". From his perspective, he
>> will be prepared to discuss the history of the talking book program in
>> the
>> United States, factors which have driven the technology of the program
>> along
>> the way, its current status and future prospects. There will also be some
>> discussion of how consumers can use and support the program. You can
>> expect
>> a lively question and answer segment after his presentation
>>
>> Date: Tuesday January 26, 2010
>>
>> Time: 6:00 PM PST, 7:00 PM MST, 8:00PM. CST, 9:00 PM EST
>> and elsewhere in the world Wednesday 2:00 GMT.
>>
>> Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to the
>> Accessible
>> World Auditorium at:
>>
>> http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs5affc3cfa191
>>
>> Or, alternatively,
>>
>> Select the Accessible World Auditorium at: www.accessibleworld.org
>> Enter your first and last name
>>
>> If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online
>> conferencing
>> software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to
>> download
>> and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen
>> to
>> the Accessible World rooms.
>>
>> All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge,
>> and
>> open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer,
>> speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly
>> with
>> the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold
>> down
>> the control key and let up to listen. If no microphone is available, you
>> may
>> text chat with the attendees.
>>
>> Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the
>> topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The
>> lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join
>> the
>> Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports
>> Talk Announce List by completing the form at:
>> www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists
>>
>> Accessible World Contacts:
>>
>> Robert Acosta, Chair
>> Accessible World
>> 818-998-0044
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>> Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org
>>
>> Joann Becker, Events Coordinator
>> Accessible World
>> 617-969-1213
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> George Buys, CEO.
>> Talking Communities
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>>
>> The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a
>> 501(c)(3)
>> not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the
>> disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing
>> highly
>> relevant information about new products, services, and training
>> opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access
>> barriers that adversely affect them
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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