Re: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth?
Hi List; How much is your eye sight worth? I lost my eyesight to medical malpractice. What started as an abscessed wisdom tooth that resulted in gangrene. It almost killed me but, in California the laws set limits on how much you can sue for in a medical malpractice lawsuit. I don't much give a damn about how much a doctor has to pay in medmal insurance because when they totally screw up they just walk away and the person they totally screwed over is left holding the bag for the rest of their of life. Yet, you get these dub ass lawsuits that win a plaintiff tons of money for the dumbest reasons! This is a topic that I don't take lightly because of some of the stupid lawsuits like the ones mentioned about hot coffee and people trying to trim their hedges with a damn lawnmower! All I am trying to say is that doctors, at times, should be held more accountable for their actions and this world needs a whole lot more common sense that more stupid laws that allow people to bring such frivalous lawsuits. Okay, end of rant! Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Shane Hecker shanehec...@gmail.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 1:35 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] FW: How much is a finger worth? I thought this was interesting. Shane Feed: Productopia: The ConsumerSearch Blog Posted on: Saturday, July 24, 2010 8:02 AM Author: Catherine Jo Morgan Subject: How much is a finger worth? How about a hand? Do table saw http://www.consumersearch.com/table-saw-reviews manufacturers have an obligation to use the safest technology available? The first jury to consider this question -- in a civil lawsuit against the maker of Ryobi table saws -- answered quite a definite yes, to the tune of a 1.5 million dollar award http://www.boston.com/yourtown/malden/articles/2010/03/06/man_wins_15m_in_first_of_its_kind_saw_case/%20 to the plaintiff. read http://www.consumersearch.com/blog/how-much-is-a-finger-worth-0?utm_source=RSSutm_medium=RSS more http://rss.consumersearch.com/~ff/product-reviews?a=RST_N4bUEek:Ijc4TGBBRpI:yIl2AUoC8zAhttp://rss.consumersearch.com/~ff/product-reviews?a=RST_N4bUEek:Ijc4TGBBRpI:qj6IDK7rITshttp://rss.consumersearch.com/~ff/product-reviews?a=RST_N4bUEek:Ijc4TGBBRpI:V_sGLiPBpWUhttp://rss.consumersearch.com/~ff/product-reviews?a=RST_N4bUEek:Ijc4TGBBRpI:gIN9vFwOqvQhttp://rss.consumersearch.com/~ff/product-reviews?a=RST_N4bUEek:Ijc4TGBBRpI:F7zBnMyn0Lo http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/product-reviews/~4/RST_N4bUEekViewhttp://rss.consumersearch.com/~r/product-reviews/~3/RST_N4bUEek/how-much-is-a-finger-worth-0 article...[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch.
Hi Phil; I don't know if this will answer the question you need answered but, below is the direct link to an audio file of the owner's manual of the 4 alarm talking watch. http://www.jaws-users.com/audio/MISC/4AlarmTalkingWatch.mp3 Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Phil Parr philp...@consolidated.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 5:20 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] My watch. No I have another one just like it that is on 12 hour time. This one was until I had a new battery put in it, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Smith and Wesson Ratcheting Screwdriver
Hi Lee; After playing with the ratcheting screwdriver I found that there is an adaptor that slides into the screwdriver and has a ¼ inch connector so sockets can be attach and used with the ratcheting screwdriver. Also, there is an adaptor that snaps on the little ratchet that allows the screwdriver bits to be used with the ratchet. It is definitely a nice little set. Take care. Mike, It's tax time! Remember folks, if you add, IRS to the word, the, you get T H E I R S . That spells THEIRS!
Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith wesson screw driver set
Hi Lenny; I finally opened the ratcheting screwdriver set up today. The screwddriver has a nice size comfortable rubber handle that is approximately 4 / 5 inches long. That handle also pivots and locks. You can use it as a straight handle, or at 45º, 90º angles. It also comes with a little ¼ inch drive ratchet that is about 4 inches long, ¾ inches wide, and ¼ inches thick. The ratchet will accept either the screwdriver / torx bits or the ¼ inch drive sockets. The screwdriver, as near as I can figure at this time, will only accept the screwdriver / torx bits. I haven't found a way to remove the female screwdriver /torx bit holder to have access to snap on the ¼ inch drive sockets. Overall it seems like a nice set for doing light duty work. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike, It's tax time! Remember folks, if you add, IRS to the word, the, you get T H E I R S . That spells THEIRS! - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: handyman-blind Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:17 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] smith wesson screw driver set I don't remember who purchased the screwdriver set in addition to the multi tool sets. The question that I have is it too small to really use. Not too long ago I gave away a set similar. The ratcheting screw driver handle was too small. I have small hands and could not really use it. If I tried to grip every turn would end up reversing the ratcheting direction. The handle that you had to hold was only about two inches long and I could not get a grip on that. Just wondering if the sw one is better designed. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4978 (20100326) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool
Hi Lenny; What is SlipIt? I have never heard of this product before. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: handyman-blind Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool When I was at Grizzly, I also picked up a multi tool for a friend that works at Home Depot. I also got a can of slipit for him. Today we took a quick ride to deliver the items. I took mine inside to first show it to him and that if he was not interested a neighbor would like it. He was quite impressed as well as a few other guys there. He could have used it an hour earlier. He told me with the quality and price every employee would have purchased one. He told me that I should have bought more. He never heard of slipit until I told him about the product a few years ago. He indicated that he would most likely would like some. So I purchased a can and if he did not want it no problem I am down to about a third of a can. Again when he read about it he was quite impressed. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool
Hi Lenny; Thank you for the SlipIt explanation. Also, I ordered 4 of those Smith Wesson multi purpose knives and they are pretty neat. Hell, my wife even thinks they're cool. I also purchased 2 of their ratcheting screwdriver sets. Thank you for letting us know about Grizzly.com. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool slip it Description This cast iron table sealant and bit and cutting blade lubricant reduces sliding friction and hang-ups. Repels moisture and dirt and inhibits rust while preventing resin build-up. Out performs paste wax and contains no silicone or CFC's. In the past Karen read that It does not prevent wood from taking a stain. Did not find that statement on the web page but I think it is still on the can. That is what really caught my friend's attention. they also have it in a spray. I have always used the jell and I did ask the salesman which is best. He told me that some use the spray because it is quick but he personally likes the jell. He feels that he gets a better coating and that confirmed my opinion of the product. - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool Hi Lenny; What is SlipIt? I have never heard of this product before. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: handyman-blind Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] smith and wesson multi tool When I was at Grizzly, I also picked up a multi tool for a friend that works at Home Depot. I also got a can of slipit for him. Today we took a quick ride to deliver the items. I took mine inside to first show it to him and that if he was not interested a neighbor would like it. He was quite impressed as well as a few other guys there. He could have used it an hour earlier. He told me with the quality and price every employee would have purchased one. He told me that I should have bought more. He never heard of slipit until I told him about the product a few years ago. He indicated that he would most likely would like some. So I purchased a can and if he did not want it no problem I am down to about a third of a can. Again when he read about it he was quite impressed. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 4963 (20100321
Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend
Hi Spiro; Did you get all of the Pen Friend information that I posted to the list yesterday? If not let me know I will repost it all again. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Spiro To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend perfect! On Sun, 14 Feb 2010, Mike Barbara wrote: Hi Bill, Yes, especially for someone who is totally blind. I am speaking from personal experience. I will send you the users manual so you can familiarize yourself with it. Well, on second thought I will post the users manual to the list so anyone who is interested can read about it. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend Is this something that might prove useful for someone that's totally blind? Holland's Person, Bill - Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend
Hi Edward; I have been using one for about a month or so now. They are truly a great tool for the blind. They come with 3 different sizes/ shapes of labels. One is a small round sticker about the size of a nickel, possibly a little bigger , but not as big as a quarter. One of the others is a round sticker about the size of a half dollar, but not as big as a silver dollar. The last one is a square sticker approximately 1¼ to 1½ inches. When you use all the labels that it comes with you have to buy the packages of stickers in a particular order because of the way they are coded. For example; The starter pack and next pack,, pack A are coded the same. After you use these you want to orderpack B, then C etc. I will email you an owners/ users manual off list so you can learn a little about it before you purchase one. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 4:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend Hi all, I'm considering buying a PenFriend to create labels for just about anything you can think of. Has anyone on-list used one of these things? If so, could you please tell me a little about the labels the PenFriend uses. How big are they? How well do they adhere to things? Are they reusable? Any information is greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Pen Friend Hints 1 of 2
Christopher Gray, President Bay Area Digital Promoting good health with innovative technology and superior health products 870 Market Street, #653 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 217-6667 fax:(415) 962-2520 Email: ch...@bayareadigital.us Visit my blog at http://ChristopherGray.squarespace.com Visit me on Facebook by linking to http://www.facebook.com/cpgray PenFriend audio labeller Hints and tips guide This is an evolving document, if you have any useful hints and tips you would like to share with other PenFriend users, please email them to educat...@rnib.org.uk Contents 1. Around the home. 2 1.1 Food items. 2 Label information you could include. 2 Reusable labels. 2 Waterproof labels. 2 Labelling freezer items. 2 1.2 Film and music collections. 2 Label information you could include. 3 1.3 Clothing. 3 Label information you could include. 3 Attaching to items of clothing. 3 1.4 The medicine cabinet 3 Label information you could include. 3 1.5 Paperwork. 3 Label information you could include. 3 2. In the garden. 4 Label information you could include. 4 Waterproof labels. 4 Uses in the garden. 4 3. Use as a portable notetaker. 4 4. Out shopping. 4 4.1 In the shop. 4 4.2 Shopping lists. 5 5. At school 5 5.1 Uses in the classroom.. 5 5.2 Uses for pupils. 5 6. Getting the most from your labels. 5 6.1 Make four small labels from one large label 5 6.2 Colour them for contrast 5 6.3 Waterproof labels. 5 6.4 Reusable labels. 6 7. Storage. 6 7.1 Storage ideas. 6 1. Around the home 1.1 Food items Label information you could include ·sell by dates ·cooking instructions ·dietary information ·date placed in the freezer. Reusable labels ·attach labels to magnetic tape (product code DL09), so they can be easily placed on metal food containers and moved to another container when required ·attach labels to jar lids, so for example when you finish one jar of jam and purchase your next jar, simply swap the lids over ·attach labels to cut out squares of plastic or cardboard and affix to bottles and boxes using Blu-Tack. Or punch a hole in the plastic or cardboard and thread an elastic band through and attach to the containers using the band. Waterproof labels ·laminate the labels before or after you record onto them ·cover the label with sellotape ·seal inside a clear document wallet. Labelling freezer items ·attach labels to small bulldog clips with flat tabs or freezer bag clips, they can be used to seal bags of food in the freezer ·insert your waterproofed labels into the packaging, such as inside the bag of frozen peas. 1.2 Film and music collections Label information you could include ·film title ·synopsis ·actors ·age classification ·track names ·artist information. 1.3 Clothing Note: these labels are not washable, however we are looking into labels that can be put through the washing machine. Label information you could include ·washing and care instructions ·colour and pattern details ·details of other items of clothing and accessories the piece goes well with. Attaching to items of clothing ·attach the labels to clothes pegs ·attached the labels to pieces of card with a hole punched into it and place this over the top of the coat hanger ·attach labels straight to the coat hangers ·attach labels to pieces of thing card or paper and then using a safety pin, attach them to the label inside the item of clothing. 1.4 The medicine cabinet Label information you could include ·date prescribed / purchased ·doseage and application instructions ·details of what the medication is for ·special arrangements for taking it, such as with food. 1.5 Paperwork Label information you could include ·date received ·details of who the document is from ·details of what the document contains ·any actions required ·diary appointments ·contact details ·telephone numbers. 2. In the garden Label information you could include ·plant and vegetable names ·care and usage instructions ·packaging contents such as seed packets (tulips, marigolds, lettuce, carrots), plant food and weed killer. Waterproof labels ·laminate the labels before or after you record onto them ·cover the label with sellotape ·seal inside a clear document wallet. Uses in the garden ·punch a hole in your waterproof label thread through an elastic band and attached to plants or vegetables ·label seed packets ·label containers, such as weed killer, plant food and ant powder. 3. Use as a portable notetaker It can also be used
[BlindHandyMan] Pen Friend Manual 2 of 2
Christopher Gray, President Bay Area Digital Promoting good health with innovative technology and superior health products 870 Market Street, #653 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 217-6667 fax:(415) 962-2520 Email: ch...@bayareadigital.us Visit my blog at http://ChristopherGray.squarespace.com Visit me on Facebook by linking to http://www.facebook.com/cpgray PenFriend audio labeller DL76 Please retain these instructions for future reference. Contents 1. General description. 1 1.1 Items supplied with the PenFriend. 2 1.2 Orientation. 2 1.3 Controls and other features. 2 2. Getting started. 3 2.1 Turning on the pen. 3 2.2 PenFriend storage box and audio instruction hot spots. 3 2.3 Demonstration video about PenFriend. 4 2.4 Volume. 4 2.5 Recording. 4 2.6 Listening to your recording. 5 2.7 Battery insertion and removal 5 2.8 Lanyard. 6 2.9 Additional label packs. 6 3. Advanced Features. 7 3.1 Mode button. 7 3.2 Backup. 7 3.3 Download - site in development - not currently available. 8 4. Terms and conditions of sale. 8 4.1 Product regulations. 8 1. General description Discover the easy way to label items around your home using your own voice. The handy PenFriend provides unique labels for you to identify items such as food, letters, CDs and medicines. The PenFriend audio labeller enables you to easily record, and re-record information using this versatile, pocket-sized, easy-to-use product. Simply allocate one of the coded self-adhesive labels and record and store your message on the PenFriend, to instantly playback the recordings hold the PenFriend over the label - no computer required. 1.1 Items supplied with the PenFriend 1 PenFriend labelling pen 127 mixed size labels (small round, large round, large square) 1 USB cable 1 neck lanyard 2 AAA batteries 1 storage box 1 small cable to convert 2.5mm headphone socket to 3.5mm socket 1.2 Orientation Turn the PenFriend so that the pointed end is downwards and the buttons facing you. Keep the device in this position for correct identification of the controls and other features in accordance with the information below. 1.3 Controls and other features PenFriend's loudspeaker is in the very top protruding section of the device. On the front of your PenFriend there are four buttons. Starting from the top, thickest end they are: the power on/off button; below that is the toggled volume switch - press the top part to increase the volume and bottom part to decrease; the next button down is the mode button; below this is a small hole with a tactile surround where the microphone is situated; the bottom button, closest to the pointed end of the pen, is the record button. On the left-hand side towards the top there is a rubberised flap with a slight protrusion at the top, which is used to pull it open. Under this are three sockets - from the top downwards they are the headphone, USB and external microphone sockets. In the packaging there is a small cable to enable the use of standard microphones and headphones in the top socket. On the back surface of the PenFriend is the battery compartment (see section 2.2 Battery insertion and removal below), and a hole which only holds a recessed screw and is not used. On the back of the pen at the top there is a nodule containing two holes side by side that can be used to attach the supplied lanyard (see section 2.3 for instructions on how to attach the lanyard). The nodule protrudes from the unit slightly, which ensures the unit does not roll when put down on a flat surface. 2. Getting started 2.1 Turning on the pen To start the pen, press and hold the power button for two to three seconds - this is the button nearest the top of the device. You will hear an audible beep. To switch off, press the same button until you hear a chime. If you do not use the pen for more than three minutes it will automatically switch off to conserve battery power, and this is also indicated by a chime. 2.2 PenFriend storage box and audio instruction hot spots PenFriend comes in a re-usable plastic box. We recommend that you keep the box, since it will neatly hold any new set of labels, etc, that you may buy in the future. Audio instruction hot spots If you would prefer to listen to the operating instructions, the packaging also includes audio instructions preloaded on to 11 hotspots, five of which are small round indentations on the outer-face of the cardboard packaging and six of which are small raised circles on the back of the cardboard packaging. Switch your PenFriend on and touch these hotspots to hear audio instructions. Four of the indented hotspots are on the front of the packaging, down the right-hand side as it faces you (below the cut out for the lanyard nodule). From top to bottom they contain information on: power, volume, mode and record. The fifth indented
[BlindHandyMan] Pen Friend mp3
Hi All, Below is a link to My Dropbox that has a mp3 file that explains the Pen Friend. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2471715/PenFriend.mp3 Hope this helps. Take care. Mike
Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend
Hi Donnie; I posted it to the list earlier. If you didn't get it from the list I can post it again. There were 3 different posts'. 1. Pen Friend Hints. 2. Pen Friend Manual. 3. A Pen Friend .mp3 audio that explains the Pen Friend. If you and others didn't get it post a message to the list and I'll do it again. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:00 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend I would love to have that owner's manual as well. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send a blank email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:01 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend Hi Edward; I have been using one for about a month or so now. They are truly a great tool for the blind. They come with 3 different sizes/ shapes of labels. One is a small round sticker about the size of a nickel, possibly a little bigger , but not as big as a quarter. One of the others is a round sticker about the size of a half dollar, but not as big as a silver dollar. The last one is a square sticker approximately 1¼ to 1½ inches. When you use all the labels that it comes with you have to buy the packages of stickers in a particular order because of the way they are coded. For example; The starter pack and next pack,, pack A are coded the same. After you use these you want to orderpack B, then C etc. I will email you an owners/ users manual off list so you can learn a little about it before you purchase one. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 4:15 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] PenFriend Hi all, I'm considering buying a PenFriend to create labels for just about anything you can think of. Has anyone on-list used one of these things? If so, could you please tell me a little about the labels the PenFriend uses. How big are they? How well do they adhere to things? Are they reusable? Any information is greatly appreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_posit ion=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Access Ability: Review of the iBill talking banknote identifier
Hi All, Below is the review of the I Bill money identifier for those who couldn't access the blog. Thursday, December 17, 2009 Review of the iBill talking banknote identifier I previously posted the news announcing the introduction of the iBill electronic banknote identifier, and now, I offer my review of this latest piece of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. I'll admit that when I first read that Orbit Research was offering this tool at size, weight, speed, and price thresholds that I have never heard of previously, I was skeptical. I thought to myself that this must be a bit of exaggeration on some part. Surely, this device couldn't do everything they advertise and they can still sell the unit for only $99. Well, the people at Orbit Research were right. I'll boil the iBill down to a few words: Compact, lightweight, fast, accurate, easy to use, and, most importantly, in the realm of assistive technology, affordable. The iBill is small enough to carry in your pocket. Measuring 3 inches wide (just wide enough to insert the end of a bill) by 1.6 inches long, and less than ¾ of an inch thick, it fits easily in your pocket or purse among your keys and USB jump drives. When you hold it, the iBill fits handily in your palm. And, being lightweight is another one of its feature facets. At just 1.5 ounces, you hardly even realize the iBill is present until you need it. The iBill has only two buttons on it to operate the unit and change between the five output settings, the iBill is very simple to use. It comes with both a quick start guide and a user's manual, both of which are well written with clearly defined directions, and easily explaining the unit's design and operation. I tried the iBill with bills in denominations or $1, 5, 10, and 20. I'll give the iBill the benefit of the doubt and figure it will do as well on the $2, 50, and 100 denominations that I didn't use. I intentionally tried to test the limits of the iBill. I first inserted each bill correctly, making sure the corners and edges were smooth and flat. It correctly identified each bill I gave it in about one second. The iBill literature claims a recognition speed of one second. Check. I tried to see if the product would give incorrect readings if the bills had folded or wrinkled corners. When it couldn't identify a bill, it beeped to let me know it was trying to figure it out, but after about 3-5 seconds, it gave me an Error message. It never misidentified a bill. If it couldn't recognize a bill, it announced, Error. The iBill brochure says it is 99.9% accurate. Check. The output settings on the iBill include low, medium and loud spoken audio, a vibration mode, and a tone mode. The spoken audio modes were very acceptable for different settings and announced clear, easy to understand spoken denominations in a female voice. The tone mode worked very well to identify the bills, too. There is a low tone in sequences of 1, 2, and 3, tones for $1, 2, and 5 bills, and a high tone in that same sequence for $10, 20, and 50 bills, all respectively, as well as a low-high, low-high sequence for $100. However, Where I see this as a powerful tool, besides as a quality bill identifier for those of us who are totally blind, is as an equally great product for anybody who is deafblind. With the vibration mode, there are sequences of short or long pulses in identical sequences of the tone mode to quickly identify the different denominations. There's even a very long pulse for an error message. The iBill I tested was a pre-production review unit. I was told that there was a design change to the battery compartment cover, as the pre-production model's cover was difficult to open. I didn't need to change the battery, as they had a brand new one installed, but was curious to see how difficult it would be to open. After trying several times, I never did get it open, so I hope the new model is easier to open. I also demonstrated this product to several visually impaired students and professional staff members who work with these students. With a brief introduction, all but one of the students was able to quickly make the iBill work. The one who had the most difficulty was the only one who was totally blind. All were impressed with the design speed, and accuracy of the iBill. The only constructive feedback anybody offered was a suggestion that there might be an inset on one of the rear corners where a key ring might be attached. This was suggested as possibly aiding in orienting the user to the iBill. There were no complaints about how the iBill operated. To conclude, let me compare the iBill to previous models of similar products. In the past, I've handled a bill identifier that was probably three times the size of the iBill and several times the weight. That device was bulky and not easily carried in one's pockets. Additionally, the lowest price I've ever seen for one of those
[BlindHandyMan] test
Hi All, I haven't received any messages from this list in a couple of days and was just wondering if I was having Internet provider issues. Take care. Mike
Re: [BlindHandyMan] test
Hi David, Yes, fortunately I did. I was messing around in the registry of my computer and found what I thought was an old Yahoo tool bar and deleted it. After removing it I thought Oh, s*** , what if that messes with any Yahoo groups lists' that i belong to? Well so far so good. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] test Did you pass the test Mr. Mike. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] test Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] test
Hi David, I don't know if this is a coincidence or not but, a Yahoo groups joke list that I'm amember of has not sent me any messages since my registry playgroung experience. Thank you for the info about not being able to mess with an on line mailing list via the registry. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:27 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] test Messing around in your registry will never impact an online mailing list. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] test Hi David, Yes, fortunately I did. I was messing around in the registry of my computer and found what I thought was an old Yahoo tool bar and deleted it. After removing it I thought Oh, s*** , what if that messes with any Yahoo groups lists' that i belong to? Well so far so good. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:01 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] test Did you pass the test Mr. Mike. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com VIP Conduit Tech Support www.vipconduit.com - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Handyman blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:29 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] test Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat
Hi Ron, Like Shane Alan, we have been using the Talking Thermostats in both our homes for the last several years. They are very reliable and easy to use. They make them for a variety of applications, such as for use with a heat pump multi speed central air/heat systems. Below is the company website phone numbers of the company that we purchased several units from for personal use gifts. Everybody that we know with these units are extremely pleased with them. http://www.smartwaysolutions.com VIP tek sup. 504-733-5888 Fred Rhoads @ 866-743-5663 Hope this helps with your decision. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:12 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Ron, I did not see a lot of response to your post so i thought I'd add my two cents. The 800 + choices you found as a result of your search must have considerable duplication as I don't think there are that many vendors our there. I have only used one model and that is the VIP talking thermostat. The website is: www.talkingthermostat.com I actually have two of them in my home and have never had any problem with either one The support from the company is fantastic should you need it. The directions that accompany the unit are very blind friendly and the unit can be installed without sighted assistance if needed. The unit is easy to program or simply use as a standard thermostat. Visit the website and write back with additional questions if needed. When you log onto the site, you will actually hear what the voice in the thermostat sounds like Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Ron Yearns Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:11 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] best talking thermostat Well someone at our Blind amateur radio club asked about the best talking thermostat. I saw about eight hundred plus choices on google. What is the experiences of the group? Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Mortgage Calculators?
Hi Claudia, I have an Excel mortgage calculator, anyway I'm almost positive it is a mortgage calculator. Since I don't know how to use Excel I haven't gotten it figured out. I will send it to you off list as an attachment. Let me know that you have received it. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Claudia To: talking-produ...@yahoogroups.com Cc: blindt...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:55 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Mortgage Calculators? Hi, If anyone out there works in the mortgage or housing industry, do you happen to know if there are talking mortgage calculators out there? I happen to know that sighted people have such wondrous things, so being someone who works in the housing industry, I wanted to know if such a thing might be available to me as well? Thanks. Claudia [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] telephone headset
Hi Jim, This is information I found out about 2 months ago. This headset allows you to listen to both your computer and the telephone at the same time. Name, Dual Head Sets by Plantronics. Model or part number SMH1783-11. Price $350.00 to $400.00. Name of distributor, Phone supplements Phone, 1-800-742-1800 Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Geno69 To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009 7:51 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] telephone headset This is what I think you are talking about: I use it at home and at my Job at AAA Emergency Road Service: Work Head set for Jaws or any screen reader: the information for the headset is: Plantronics model number: SMH-1783-11 You have to call to order this headset because it is a speciality item. I do not have an area representative at this time, it is a question if they are still produced, but you can call Plantronics Tech Support and they can give you an area representative. That number is 800-544-4660 ext. 5538. The cost is anywhere from $395 to $695. I think the price has been coming down. It is also very easy to order replacement parts. Two people I work with have had problems with the cord that goes to the amplifier box to the telephone. I was able to order just this cord for $12.95. Geno [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking caller id
Hi David, Bob, Dale, I have been using the Classco brand Talking Caller ID boxes for years and we also have the Panasonic cordless phones with talking caller ID. The phones announces the names and the box announces the numbers. David Bob, could you please tell us which brand caller ID boxes you use? It would be nice to program names into the box and have just 1 particulaar device screaming at us who is calling. When people come to our home and are unfamiliar with talking devices, the phone rings, the devices start squawking, and it about scares the crap out of the unsuspecting guest. Damn it is funny when it does! Thanks much, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: David Ferrin d...@jaws-users.com To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 7:51 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking caller id Both of my units speak the numbers automatically but I can add the names in myself for numbers which I have done. No you do not need a splitter as there are in and out jacks on both units. If you get the same model as I have which will cause me to check as that information escapes me at the moment I will send you the instructions that I copied down when my wife took the time to read them to me. She says that we got them from independent living aids and they are still listed in there. She doesn't recall the model either at the moment. David Ferrin Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 11:18 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking caller id Is there a talking caller id that speaks more than the phone number. I have been searching and most of what I read the units only speak the phone number but you can add your own information. Also to hook them up do you need a splitter cable or is there a piggy back setup on the units?If there is one that also speaks the name what model or make is it? --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
Hi Bob Jeff, Thank you both for your suggestions. I am going to a Verizon Wireless store and chec out several different models that have been suggested to me. Thanks again, Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 4:39 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone I just got the samsung Sway for a second phone. It is a slider style, and I love it. I can operate it from start to finish with one hand. some phones are difficult to open and handle and this one just works great one handed. bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
Hi Andy, LG has a couple of models that you might like depending on what you are looking for in a cell phone. You might want to look at the 5400, the 5500, or the 8350. Your best bet is to find a Verizon Wireless store in your area or call Verizon customer service and ask them what models of phones they have for the visually impaired. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:04 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I am getting ready to upgrade my lg verizon phone. The one I have now is the 4650 and works very well for me. I got this phone about 2 years ago and would like to know wht would be better as far as voice activated types. Last time I upgraded, I spoke to a verizon rep who gave me the recommendation to the 4650 but, now, due to the closing of Circuit City, I don't know where she is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I'm not with Verizon, but I'm using the Motorola Q9c. I'll admit the small qwerty keyboard scared me at first, but it is doable. I'm slow, but I'm learning to send text messages and e-mails with it. On the other hand, if you only want to talk on your phone, you might be able to do just fine with one of the LG phones that have some speech stuff built in, without the expense of going to a smart phone. You might need some help entering contacts, but after that, some of the digit dial or name dial features work well on some phones. But not all work equally well. Check them out first if you can, before you buy. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi All, I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS program installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of the keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on the Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible. I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but, I would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for. Again, nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone using a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick with my LG4650 until something comes along that works as a totally accessible phone without camera, video recorder, internet service, and all that other crap that I will never use. Whatever happened to just getting a functional cell phone? Long winded but, done! Take care. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.34/2032 - Release Date: 03/31/09 13:05:00 Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address
Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
Hi Jeff, Would you please let me know what model Sampson phone you are using? Is it a regular cell phone, with the normal number pad and no keyboard?I am in definite need of a new cell phone. I would totally appreciate your feedback . Thanks much, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Jeff Kisecker To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:42 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi: Samsung has some very good phones as well, they even read out text messages verbally. I just bought one, they operate very similarly to the LG phones, but I think the speech is a little better. Again, you can write and read text messages with this, it works pretty well. Thanks! Jeff and Chief -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 12:22 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi Andy, LG has a couple of models that you might like depending on what you are looking for in a cell phone. You might want to look at the 5400, the 5500, or the 8350. Your best bet is to find a Verizon Wireless store in your area or call Verizon customer service and ask them what models of phones they have for the visually impaired. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Andrew J. LaPointe alapoint...@comcast.net To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 1:04 AM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I am getting ready to upgrade my lg verizon phone. The one I have now is the 4650 and works very well for me. I got this phone about 2 years ago and would like to know wht would be better as far as voice activated types. Last time I upgraded, I spoke to a verizon rep who gave me the recommendation to the 4650 but, now, due to the closing of Circuit City, I don't know where she is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Andy -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 10:28 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi, I'm not with Verizon, but I'm using the Motorola Q9c. I'll admit the small qwerty keyboard scared me at first, but it is doable. I'm slow, but I'm learning to send text messages and e-mails with it. On the other hand, if you only want to talk on your phone, you might be able to do just fine with one of the LG phones that have some speech stuff built in, without the expense of going to a smart phone. You might need some help entering contacts, but after that, some of the digit dial or name dial features work well on some phones. But not all work equally well. Check them out first if you can, before you buy. Blessings, Tom -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 6:55 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone Hi All, I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS program installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of the keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on the Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible. I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but, I would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for. Again, nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone using a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick with my LG4650 until something comes along that works as a totally accessible phone without camera, video recorder, internet service, and all that other crap that I will never use. Whatever happened to just getting a functional cell phone? Long winded but, done! Take care. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_p agePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address
[BlindHandyMan] New info on Verizon TALKS phone
Hi All, I have just learned that the new phone by Verizon that has the TALKS program installed is listed as either a PDA or Smart Phone. It has a Qwerty keyboard and the buttons are very small too say the least. I learned of the keyboard layout from a friend that can see, not from anything I read on the Verizon website. This might work for someone with low vision but, for the totally blind this is an attempt to make an inaccessible phone accessible. I know other companies offer cell phones with screen reading programs but, I would prefer to stay with Verizon because of poor service in our area with other providers. I just wanted to let anyone know that is looking to purchase the Verizon Motorola Q 9c TALKS phone what they are in for. Again, nowhere in my reading did I read anything about this particular phone using a Qwerty keyboard. I'll just have to stick with my LG4650 until something comes along that works as a totally accessible phone without camera, video recorder, internet service, and all that other crap that I will never use. Whatever happened to just getting a functional cell phone? Long winded but, done! Take care. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] Verizon Talks info
Hi All, Below is a shortcut to a link that will explain and describe the new Verizon Talks cell phone that Verizon has come out with. This phone is basically like having Jaws on a cell phone. Shortcut to: http://aboutus.vzw.com/accessibility/talks.html Hope this helps any of you that are unhappy with your current cell phone and/or provider. Take care. Mike Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking stopwatches
Hi Everyone, Thank you all for the great information you have given me about stopwatches. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Tom Fowle To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:09 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Talking stopwatches the old original Sharp Talking Time 1 had several stop watch modes. Most who still have them won't give them up because of there many fancy operations, but you might put out requests wherever you think appropriate for a spare one. I believe the Braille'n'speak has a stop watch, as does the robotron Aria, a 1990s similar product. I know an engineer who has at least prototyped one, and will write him and see how it goes. There may well be other talking clocks out there with stop watch functions. Tom Fowle [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage Disposal Question
Hi Victor; I have been told to use cold water so that it will more or less chill whatever is in the disposal and therefore the blades will cut the stuff easier. Then you can run hot water to flush the drain. This way does work very well especially for cutting up things like carrot and potato peelings. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 5:34 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage Disposal Question Victor, I've heard the same thing and I think it is a product of energy conservation rather than functionality. Personally I like hot water for the very reasons you cite below Al -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Victor Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 8:09 PM To: Blind Handyman Listserv Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Garbage Disposal Question Hi Folks, I was told today, by a friend, that you should use cold water when running a garbage disposal and not hot or warm water. Is this true or not, and if it is, why? I would think that the hot or warm water would soften anything that goes down the drain and what not, and would actually loosen the gunk up so it goes easier on the disposal. Is my logic flawed here? Thanks all. Victor Co-moderator Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Requests for talking multimeter info
Hi Everybody; With the correct item number you can call 800-652-6733 and place the order with a live person if you are uncomfortable with placing an order with the computer. If you place the order using the telephone you need to know that at the end of the item number Jawsis saying the number then t . But the actually there are 2 letters at the end of the item number. There is a t and an e . So the correct number would be 16562 t + e. I hope this cuts down on some confusion for some of you because I ran into this problem, thinking there was only 1 letter at the end of the item number when I ordered 1 for myself. Take care everybody and have a great Thanksgiving. Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Requests for talking multimeter info See if this works. http://www.mpja.com/email/11-24-08.asp?r=CN287637#16562+te I clicked on the link in the email and copied the address from the site. Jus look under monthly specials and you'll find the multimeter. - Original Message - From: Dale Leavens To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 7:00 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Requests for talking multimeter info How about you just publish the URL of the site to the list? It can hardly be off topic! - Original Message - From: Bob Kennedy To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:21 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Requests for talking multimeter info Hi all, I've gotten a number of requests for the info on the multimeter. If sending a request please include your email address. I know how to find it, but after several it takes a lot of time. Thanks [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] audible battery tester
Hi Lenny; The talking multi meter that Mister Kennedy posted earlier will do this task. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: handyman-blind blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:11 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] audible battery tester Is there an audible battery tester that a member really likes? I did a search and found quite a few listings with similar descriptions. From what I read so far I am leaning towards the one that NFB store has for $30. --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ Lenny Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemasterPAGE_user_op=view_pagePAGE_id=33MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter.
Hi Dale, Something screwy must have happened because I just received mine on Tuesday, October21st and the total cost with tax shipping totaled under $50.00. Is it possible you asked for the wrong part number? If so, here is the correct part or item number and phone number. Call this number and ask for a price on this part/item number listed below with the phone number. 1-800-652-6733 part # 16562 T E I hope this helps you. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Dale Alton To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter. I went to go buy this and on the web sight it says $39.95 but when you go to purchase it the cost is 79.95. Just wanted to let you all know. Dale - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 9:29 AM Subject: Fwd: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter. Someone was asking about talking volt meters, well here ya go. here's the original text of the message pertaining to the talking meter. I keep meaning to order one, but I never seem to get to it. I posted a request a while back, and have since found and bought me a It is a lot like the old radio shack model that we techies all knew and loved. and for just $39.95 it is one heck of a deal; the link is below. http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=16562+TE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Switches and wattage
Hi Tom, Would you please tell those of us who would like to know what brand and where we can get a talking digital volt meter? All information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Tom Hodges To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 7:15 AM Subject: RE: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Switches and wattage Tom, Further to my message below from yesterday regarding wattage formulas: I should have used 110 volts in my example instead of 120 because 110 is probably the more accepted norm. I used 120 because my actual voltage at home is 121. These voltages vary depending on your location and your power supplier. I use a digital, talking volt meter and it tells me the exact voltage rather than just indicating 110, so probably the correct thing to do is to base you calculations on your actual voltage at home. I believe this variance I am referring to is why a lot of times you see specifications written as 110-120 or 220-230, etc. Hope this makes sense to you! Tom _ From: Tom Hodges [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:22 PM To: 'blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com' Subject: RE: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Switches and wattage Tom, Here's a simple way to figure out how much you put on one circuit. The formula is watts divided by volts equals amps, or amps times volts equals watts. Also, you can put up to 80% on a circuit. For example, 15 amps times 120 volts equals 1800 watts times .80 (80%) equals 1440. So, you can put 1440 watts on a 15 amp circuit - just change the numbers around if you're using a 20 amp circuit. Thanks, Tom _ From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Vos Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 1:32 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: [SPAM][BlindHandyMan] Switches and wattage I'm planning to install recessed lighting in my kitchen. There will be quite a bit more wattage burned over what I have now. Does anyone know if there is a maximum wattage I can put on a single switch? I think I'll have 9 or ten fixtures, and I don't know what size bulb the fixtures take since I haven't bought them yet. And does it matter if I use incandescent, halogen or flourescent bulbs? Blessings, Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter.
Hi Scott, Thank you for the talking volt meter information. Mike - Original Message - From: Scott Howell To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 8:29 AM Subject: Fwd: [BlindHandyMan] talking multimeter. Someone was asking about talking volt meters, well here ya go. here's the original text of the message pertaining to the talking meter. I keep meaning to order one, but I never seem to get to it. I posted a request a while back, and have since found and bought me a It is a lot like the old radio shack model that we techies all knew and loved. and for just $39.95 it is one heck of a deal; the link is below. http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=16562+TE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] home security
Hi Jennifer, I don't know what city/state you are located in so there is no way I could give you any recommendations. We have 2 homes in Southern California and in 1 home we use Brinx Home Security and in the other home we use A.D.T Security. Both of these companies offer very good systems and service. I personally like A.D.T because we can get talking key pads/ monitors from them but, like anything else it all depends on how much you want to spend on equipment or service and what you will get. Good luck. Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Rusk To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] home security I have Protection One here. I don't know if they are available in your city. You might want to contact your police department and see who they might recommend. You might ask your insurance agent, not only about the savings you might receive on your home owners policy, but if they recommend any company in your area. The security system I have also notifies the fire department if there is a fire, and we have had our system go off because of leaving bacon on the stove too long and the fire truck was here before we could get the alarm cancelled, so that's a good thing in case you really need them. I like the way mine is setup because it beeps if some one opens the door, so I know if anyone is coming or going which lets me know even if a family member is going outside or coming back inside so I know where people are in case I want to know. We have gotten kind of lax about sitting the alarm as we do have a pretty good alarm system in our big black lab and are little tiny yorky/losopso! The company does call to verify a problem and that's good too. We list other family members or friends who have access to the home if we are away so they can come check on any reported problem. I didn't opt for the window alarms, but did have a glass breakage alarm installed for the computer area so if some one were to break the window in the study it will go off. Good luck. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jackson To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 10:46 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] home security Hey Guys, I am trying to choose a company to go with for an alarm system. In truth, as I have a hundred pound, dog I am not even sure I want a system. Still, I did a search on my local city and only found one review of one company. Is there a reliable place to go for this kind of information? Jennifer [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end?
Hi Lee, Your best bet is to get that truck up on a hoist and thoroughly check out the front end. It could be a number of things like a bad Idler arm, a bad ball joint, or bad control arm bushings. These are all guesses and hard to surmise without actually driving or looking at the vehicle. I have rebuilt hundreds of front ends but they were all older vehicles. There are many reasons why your truck can be doing what it is doing and I for one would not want to jeopardize your safety by guessing. So please get it checked out. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Lee A. Stone To: Blind Handyman Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:12 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] How is your front end? Imagine if you would that you are riding in a 2000 Dodge sport six medium size pickup truck and you hit a decent size bump in the road. all of a sudden your front end is all overy the place. seemingly rolling from side to side until you get settled back down. Maybe this truck has been mis used as a four wheel drive in a farmers field when it is only a two wheel drive. any opinions as to why this front end would feel like it is all over the place would be appreciated. It is my kids truck and I do not think it is safe out on the road. just my opinion. Lee -- Montana: Where forty-three below keeps out the riff-raff. Come and chat with me at #quietzone on irc.newnet.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane?
Hi Tunecollector, I will contact you off list with information about a new cane company that I was told about by a Department of Rehab mobility instructor. I have purchased canes from them and am very pleased. Mike - Original Message - From: tunecollector To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 6:33 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane? Mike, Yes, I bought a couple of canes from Jeff when he lived nearby in Dana Point and then another one online when he moved to Hesperia. I didn't know he was getting out of business. Below is all I have on him. Jim We wish to inform our customers that California Canes will only be accepting orders for canes or accessories for retail sales while supplies last. In the near future fine California Canes products and accessories will be available for retail purchase through our many distributors located throughout the world. California Canes will still honor repair warranties. A list of distributors that carry California Canes products will be available soon on our web site. New products will also be posted on our web site as they become available. For those who wish to become distributors for California Canes please contact us at (760) 309-2606 or fax us at (760) 488-2908. For all repair orders, please contact us at (760) 309-2606 for details. We feel the market will be better served if retail sales are handled exclusively by our distributors and manufacturing with product developement and research are handled by California Canes, Inc. Thank you for your years of support. DISTRIBUTERS: Vision Services 6811 Talmage Dr. Little Rock, AR 72204 Phone/Fax: 501-353-1222 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WE ARE CURRENTLY CONSIDERING ALL REASONABLE OFFERS TO PURCHASE OUR COMPANY, CALIFORNIA CANES Please submit any bonified offers via fax to (760) 488-2908 or send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Please contact us for further information. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 4:49 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane? Hi Tunecollector, Could you post California Canes information? I was buying my canes from him and his wife also, but the last I heard they moved to Palm Springs and then shortly after closed up shop. I haven't heard from them since. You would think that they would notify their customers of what is happening. If you have new information it would be nice to get it. Thanks much. Mike - Original Message - From: tunecollector To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:33 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane? I buy my fairly indestructible carbon fibre canes from California Canes which is located in Hesperia. The maker of the canes is an inventive blind guy named Jeff. California Canes has a website. Ask Jeff. He is a very friendly guy. I met him a couple of times before he moved to Hesperia. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 1:44 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making a useable white cane? Hi, has anyone put any effort into a workable solution for making your own folding or other type of useable white cane? Crosses my mind every time I am about down to a mismatched bunch of broken ones and I have to buy another, yet still, the cane distributors have to make a living too I guess. Matt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] White Cane Company Information
Hi All, The name of the company is Ambutech. Their phone number is 800-561-3340. Their website is http://www.ambutech.com/contact.html They have a wide variety of canes in both aluminum and carbon fiber. If you call them they will send you a free catalog. Take care and enjoy your new canes. Happy Father's Day guys. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Re:[BlindHandyMan] Magicjack?
Hi Chili blind man, I am trying to get Magic Jack going . I have this message on the screen. This location has been submitted to the 911 service. This will turn to green when the service acknowledges that they understand the information. 3124 CENTER -- 91006-5858 The message also says that something will turn green when it has acknowledged by 911. Can you tell me exactly what is supposed to turn green. I have been waiting well past the 2 hours they say it is supposed to take and wondering if is something has gone wrong. Being that you are established with Magic Jack I am hoping your that you caan help me out with your experience of having to sign up with them. Also, I haven't received a confirmation Email from Magic Jack. Thank you very much for your advice. Mike - Original Message - From: chiliblindman To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 6:15 AM Subject: Re:[BlindHandyMan] Magicjack? Lee, I have a magic jack also that I use for long calls long distance from my house. I only have local service on my regular house phone now because most calls made are long distance that we do, so the long distance ability was dropped. Now all calls are free without charge and my phone bill has been reduced around 30 bucks a month. There is one down side to them. Since my son is home from college and does gaming online, phone calls are limited to non full game times because of the constant usage required by high speed gaming. If anyone has a gamer in the family, you know what I am talking about, especially if their computer is designed for gaming. ...bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Air Duct Cleaning
Hi Larry, I had the air ducts professionally cleaned and damn glad I did. They are sheet metal ducts and 25 years of smoking in the house by prior owners plus all the other regular crap that sticks to the ductswas all cleaned out and the house smelled like a house should. This house is in Southern California so humidity did not play too much of a role with things being stuck to the ducts. Depending on the age, what the ducts are made of and weather conditions where you live it would probably be a good move having them professionally cleaned. Mike - Original Message - From: Larry Stansifer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 8:35 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Air Duct Cleaning Hi folks, Recently I had occasion to remove a couple of floor mounted heat registers and found that the air ducts were getting a bit nasty. What do we know about air duct cleaning? My first reaction was that is some kind of a scam and then my Mom had it done and she claimed that she was breathing better. Is this one of those projects where I can buy the tools and do it myself or is it better left to the guy with all of the wazoo equipment. Let me know what youall think. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Hi All, I did some checking around and found that Home Depot carries a variety of doggie doors for different size animals for sliding glass doors and if a person wants they can even custom make one for you. Mike - Original Message - From: Shawn McMurdo To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:53 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors I found one from PetSafe on Amazon. I installed it last week. The cat and dog now both have free access to the great outdoors and I sleep better. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000633RX8 The height is adjustable and it was pretty easy to install. Shawn --==--==-- Shawn McMurdo See my Low Vision Guide at http://lowvisionguide.org - Original Message From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:48:12 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors I haven't heard of such a thing but it shouldn't be too hard to devise such a device. - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara To: blindhandyman@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:33 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors Hi All, Can you all fill me in on if they make pett doors that will fit in between a sliding glass door and the door jam? All advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I'm tired of waking up three times a night to let the critters out. Thank you very much. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] - - - - - - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1428 - Release Date: 5/12/2008 7:44 AM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Hi Brice,
After reading your message I called Home Depot and they do not have doggie
doors for sliding screen doors just sliding glass doors.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Brice Mijares
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 9:43 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Did you happen to find one on the sliding screen door? I've been wanting
to
find one so my little dog can get out on her own.
- Original Message -
From: Mike Barbara [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 7:15 AM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Hi All,
I did some checking around and found that Home Depot carries a variety
of
doggie doors for different size animals for sliding glass doors and if a
person wants they can even custom make one for you.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Shawn McMurdo
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
I found one from PetSafe on Amazon.
I installed it last week.
The cat and dog now both have free access to the great outdoors and I
sleep better.
Here is a link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000633RX8
The height is adjustable and it was pretty easy to install.
Shawn
--==--==--
Shawn McMurdo
See my Low Vision Guide at
http://lowvisionguide.org
- Original Message
From: Dale Leavens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 2:48:12 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
I haven't heard of such a thing but it shouldn't be too hard to devise
such a device.
- Original Message -
From: Mike Barbara
To: blindhandyman@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:33 AM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Hi All,
Can you all fill me in on if they make pett doors that will fit in
between
a
sliding glass door and the door jam? All advice and suggestions will be
greatly appreciated. I'm tired of waking up three times a night to let
the
critters out. Thank you very much.
Mike
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[BlindHandyMan] Pet doors for sliding glass doors
Hi All, Can you all fill me in on if they make pett doors that will fit in between a sliding glass door and the door jam? All advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I'm tired of waking up three times a night to let the critters out. Thank you very much. Mike [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
[BlindHandyMan] A Tribute to MOMS!
MAMA/MOMMY/MOTHER/MOM This is a truly BEAUTIFUL piece please read this at a slow pace, digesting every word and in leisure...do not hurrythis is a treasure... For those lucky to still be blessed with your Mom, this is beautiful. For those of us who aren't, this is even more beautiful. For those who are moms, you'll love this. The young mother set her foot on the path of life. Is this the long way? she asked. And the guide said: Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning. But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, and gathered flowers for them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, Nothing will ever be lovelier than this. Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle, and the children said, Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come. And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, A little patience and we are there. So the children climbed, and when they reached the top they said, Mother, we would not have done it without you. And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up at the stars and said, This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage Today, I 've given them strength. And the next day came strange clouds which darkened the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled, and the mother said: Look up. Lift your eyes to the light. And the children looked and saw above the clouds an everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the darkness. And that night the Mother said, This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage. And when the way was rough, they lifted her, for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide And mother said, I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk alone, and their children after them. And the children said, You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates. And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: We cannot see her but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence... Your Mother is always with you She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street; she's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks; she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well. Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop. She's the place you came from, your first home; and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love and your first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space... not even death! PASS THIS ON TO ALL THE MOTHERS CHILDREN YOU KNOW. MAY WE NEVER TAKE OUR MOTHERS FOR GRANTED... Pass it on to the men too because they have mothers too Block quote end [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use
Hi Lenny, Thank you for your response. Could you tell me if your talking tape is called the Pro Tape by Maxi Aids? I can't find a brand name for the one on their website and in talking to customer service they can't find a brand either. They refer to the one they sell as the Pro Tape. When I ask them if it is a Cobolt they don't know. Thanks again, Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use Hi Mike, I have the Cobolt model. I first purchased it from England. I believe that Maxiaids also carries it. I have two of them. I had one that failed and shipped it back to England for repairs. While wating I purchased a second. After about 3 years the second one failed and I shipped it back and had the repaired one as a backup They were very kind they did not charge me for any repair.. - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara Kimo Jumbo Brunner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use hi Lenny, Could you please reply with the brand,model, and where to purchase the talking tape measure you are using? Thank you, Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use I found this quite interesting. I was showing a contractor my talking tape measure. He wanted information on where to purchase a unit. He thinks that it can help teach some of his workers how to read a tape measure. It reminded me of the time that someone from the Department of Defense in 1980 contacted me about my talking computer. He wanted to purchase 100 units because he had people in the warehouse that could not read. Lenny, Please visit my home page http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ It's motivating, humorous and has a lot of resources. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/JAWS/handyman/ Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ If you would like to join the JAWS Users List, then visit the following address for more information: http://www.jaws-users.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links __ NOD32 2913 (20080301) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use
hi Lenny, Could you please reply with the brand,model, and where to purchase the talking tape measure you are using? Thank you, Mike - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] talking tape measure another use I found this quite interesting. I was showing a contractor my talking tape measure. He wanted information on where to purchase a unit. He thinks that it can help teach some of his workers how to read a tape measure. It reminded me of the time that someone from the Department of Defense in 1980 contacted me about my talking computer. He wanted to purchase 100 units because he had people in the warehouse that could not read. Lenny, Please visit my home page http://www.geocities.com/lenny_mchugh/ It's motivating, humorous and has a lot of resources. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
