Terri,
You're absolutely right about the vr stream, there definitely are other
players out there and they do work!
I suspect Lloyd will talk more about nls than the supported players,
except possibly to mention them.
Some people actually like the tts on the stream, although just why is
totally beyond me. <smile> But, that's what makes capitalism work I
guess.
Don w6smb
On 1/18/2010 10:43 AM, Terri Pannett wrote:
> 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
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>> 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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