Re: [TMIC] OT - Question
I've used MacSpeech Dictate, the Mac implementation of the Dragon algorithms. It worked well until my voice became guttural. Alton, who is now 76 - Original Message - From: Bernie bpe...@austin.rr.com To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com, ... Sent: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:15:31 - (UTC) Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
Re: [TMIC] OT - Question
Alton, If your voice changed, you would have had to create a new profile and restart the training from scratch. Laura *101 Websites To See Before You Diehttp://www.squidoo.com/101-awesome-webpages * Disability Humor http://www.squidoo.com/disability-humor On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 6:06 AM, a-ry...@comcast.net wrote: I've used MacSpeech Dictate, the Mac implementation of the Dragon algorithms. It worked well until my voice became guttural. Alton, who is now 76 - Original Message - From: Bernie bpe...@austin.rr.com To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com, ... Sent: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:15:31 - (UTC) Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
Re: [TMIC] OT - Question
Actually, the initial training is about 10 minutes, then it learns as you dictate and use the software. More mistakes at first, then less and less as it gets to know you. Laura *101 Websites To See Before You Diehttp://www.squidoo.com/101-awesome-webpages * Disability Humor http://www.squidoo.com/disability-humor On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Todd Tarno toddtm2...@sbcglobal.netwrote: Hey Bernie, I've heard good things about. There is a lot of reading for the program to get to KNOW ya, like 2 full hours. So maybe a bottle of wine dinner might help, A lot of time up front, but could be easy going after that. lol Good Luck always have FUN with it, Todd --- On *Mon, 8/15/11, Bernie bpe...@austin.rr.com* wrote: From: Bernie bpe...@austin.rr.com Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question To: TMIC tmic-list@eskimo.com, Al Pelow redracer112...@yahoo.com, Donna Ipolitti dsunshinegodd...@aol.com, Jeff Placek jpla...@austin.rr.com, Justin Connaker jconnake...@hotmail.com, Matthew Chester txsmurf_78...@yahoo.com, Mike Dufresne mkdufre...@yahoo.com, Richard Biggs woodmi...@aol.com, Robyn Hunter crystal.fi...@gmail.com, T.K. Hillary Flautt thewesley.flau...@gmail.com, Bernard Pelow bpe...@austin.rr.com Date: Monday, August 15, 2011, 4:15 PM Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
[TMIC] OT - Question
Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
Re: [TMIC] OT - Question
I use it and love it. If you have a really old computer though, it won't run very smoothly. I think it was worth every penny. Don't forget though that you have to take time to learn to use it, as there are verbal commands you have to memorize. Laura *101 Websites To See Before You Diehttp://www.squidoo.com/101-awesome-webpages * Disability Humor http://www.squidoo.com/disability-humor On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 3:15 PM, Bernie bpe...@austin.rr.com wrote: ** Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
RE: [TMIC] OT - Question
Hi Bernie, Before I left Agilent Technologies due to my TM condition, they were willing to provide me with Dragon Speak to assist me in my documentation job - my hands were adversely affected by TM to where I must now type with only two fingers. It was fairly new then, but I heard nothing but good about it. I've been considering getting it for my home computer, as I do extensive genealogy. I would like to find somewhere I could try it out - as you said. is it worth the investment? I do feel Agilent would not have offered it if it had no value. In my job, time was money and they were interested in my maintaining my 'quantity' as well as 'quality'. Betty in Northern California - where it's foggy every morning :-( _ From: Bernie [mailto:bpe...@austin.rr.com] Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:16 PM To: TMIC; Al Pelow; Donna Ipolitti; Jeff Placek; Justin Connaker; Matthew Chester; Mike Dufresne; Richard Biggs; Robyn Hunter; T.K. Hillary Flautt; Bernard Pelow Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question Has anyone used the Dragon Speech System for their computer? The one where you talk and the computer types? Or do you know anyone who has used it? I need to find out if it is worth the investment for me to do my biography before I shell out dollars only to find I've wasted them. Thanks folks! Peace, Bernie in Texas (where it's still cooking with no rain in sight!)
[TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments
Question for anyone who collected SS Disability payments and then reached retirement age; did you payments change and how much? Also was the retirement age 62 or full retirement age? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments
I took SSD early...for the full amount and it didn't change when I reached 65. In fact, I was awarded SSD at 55 years, then 2 later Medicare kicked in 2 months prior to onset of tm. I was not considering applying for SSD, but was persuaded by former SS attorney. I received SSD for skin condition, not tm. There is a most helpful artocle at website that a former member put together. He helped many with that article prior to his passing. Hope this helps From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, October 6, 2010 7:12:47 PM Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments Question for anyone who collected SS Disability payments and then reached retirement age; did you payments change and how much? Also was the retirement age 62 or full retirement age? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments
If you look at the charts, you receive more money at disability. This doesn't ever get dialed backwards, so if you are close to retirement age and are disabled, it's much better to go out on disability. Then, if you get denied, you really haven't lost anything, but should you get an approval, you'll have a higher monthly payment. Definitely worth considering. Many have trouble getting approved, and others just sail through the process! You will revert to Social Security at age 65, but at the same dollar amount that you've been receiving all along. I believe this is why there are so many fraudulent claims. People start collecting well before retirement, and for those who can persuade a doctor they are disabled and just not caring to work, it's a good source of income. I have met quite a few people that have worked many years and felt that they didn't want to work any longer so they got a doctor to make their conditions a lot worse than they were so they could collect SSDI. It makes me sick. Hugs, Barbara A in Auburn CA -Original Message- From: CANDIS KALLEY cakal...@embarqmail.com To: tmic-list tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wed, Oct 6, 2010 5:12 pm Subject: [TMIC] OT - Question SSD to retirement payments Question for anyone who collected SS Disability payments and then reached retirement age; did you payments change and how much? Also was the retirement age 62 or full retirement age? Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably . And never regret anything that made you smile. Prayers and thoughts for you and yours, Candy K.
Re: [TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors
In answer to several questions ... Altace (ramipril) was originally prescribed by my cardiologist. I have congestive heart failure probably caused by several minor infarctions. [I believe my spinal stroke was probably caused by an infarction within the cord.) About the same time I was put on two diuretics (lasix and spironolactone). Aldactone (spironolactone) is indicated for, amongst others, “congestive heart failure - for the management of edema and sodium retention when the patient is only partially responsive to, or is intolerant of, other therapeutic measures. Aldactone is also indicated for patients with congestive heart failure taking digitalis when other therapies are considered inappropriate.” At that time I was taking digitalis; I no longer am. Aldactone helps in the control of my asthma and COPD. [I am pasting in text from various www.rxlist.com pages.] I am strongly considering discontinuing Altace, mostly because of a persistent, often unproductive, violent cough. “In a later 1-year study, increased cough was seen in almost 12% of ramipril patients, with about 4% of patients requiring discontinuation of treatment.” After all these years, this was overlooked until I saw a surgeon last week about repair of an abdominal hernia. “Unless you get over that cough, you’ll just get another hernia.” Such subtleties get through my thick skull. Alton
Re: [TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors
My blood pressure is the low side of normal, typically 120/65 cholesterol is low - see attachment Alton, a healthy geezer Alton's blood tests.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document On Feb 9, 2008, at 11:3817 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whats your cholestrol like. Low blood pressure can hamper Altace. According to the web. Hope this helps. -- GOD BLESS US ALL -- Original message -- From: Alton Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] I take Altace, and my doctor thinks Altace might be exacerbating my coughing. It is a common side effect of Altace. Any suggestions for a substitute? Doctor said nothing. Alton, who is off Altace this week in the first step of a home experiment
Re: [TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors
I included in that attachment is my blood test just before the spinal cord myelopathy. Alton, who clearly has more healthy blood than he did in 1997
[TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors
I take Altace, and my doctor thinks Altace might be exacerbating my coughing. It is a common side effect of Altace. Any suggestions for a substitute? Doctor said nothing. Alton, who is off Altace this week in the first step of a home experiment
Re: [TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors
Whats your cholestrol like. Low blood pressure can hamper Altace. According to the web. Hope this helps. -- GOD BLESS US ALL -- Original message -- From: Alton Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] I take Altace, and my doctor thinks Altace might be exacerbating my coughing. It is a common side effect of Altace. Any suggestions for a substitute? Doctor said nothing. Alton, who is off Altace this week in the first step of a home experiment
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boots ocampo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 22:38:28 -0800 (PST) From: boots ocampo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT question about side effect of ACE inhibitors To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry, what is Altace? it sounds new to me. God bless us all... -chay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alton, did the DR, say what was causing the couch.Rick -- GOD BLESS US ALL -- Original message -- From: Alton Ryder I take Altace, and my doctor thinks Altace might be exacerbating my coughing. It is a common side effect of Altace. Any suggestions for a substitute? Doctor said nothing. Alton, who is off Altace this week in the first step of a home experiment - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. butchay - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
[TMIC] OT Question OT
Do any of you folks know Grace's email address? I have been trying to email her the last 3 days and they are bouncing back as undeliverableso I am thinking my email address for her must be wrong. And, have you seen any emails from her lately? Mary Eden
