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Manuscripts - The Preparation Process (I)
When the Ahoms invaded Assam ...The use of paper was unknown, and they employed instead strips of bark of the Sanchi tree known in Bengal as Agar (Aquilaria Agallocha), the Aloes wood of the Bible....
The manner of preparing the bark for use as a writing material is as follows:
A tree is selected of about 15 or 16 years growth and 30 to 35 inches in girth, measured about 4 feet from the ground. From this the bark is removed in strips, from 6 to 18 feet long, and from 3 to 27 inches in breadth. These strips are rolled up separately with the inner or green part inside, and are dried in the sun for several days. They are then rubbed by hand on a board, or some other hard substance, so as to facilitate the removal of the outer or scaly portion of the bark. After this, they are exposed to the dew for one night.
Next morning the outer layer of the bark (nikari) is carefully removed, and the bark proper is cut into pieces of a convenient size, 9 to 27 inches long and 3 to 18 inches broad. These are put in cold water for about an hour, and the alkali is extracted, after which the surface is scraped smooth with a knife. They are then dried in the sun for half an hour, and when perfectly dry, are rubbed with a piece of burnt brick.
A paste prepared from from matimah (Phaseolus radiatus) is next rubbed in, and the bark is dyed yellow by means of yellow arsenic. This is followed again by sun-drying, after which the strips are rubbed as smooth as marble.
The process is now complete, and the strips are ready for use.
The labour of preparing the bark and of inscribing the writing is considerable, and, apart from this, much greater value is attached to an old manuscript, or puthi, than to a new copy of it. These puthis are very carefully preserved, wrapped up in pieces of cloth, and are handed down as heirlooms from father to son.


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REALLY? - The Claim - Chamomile Can Soothe a Colicky Baby
Nature can create diseases but she can also soothe and heal our bodies. While you may be allergic to dairy I may use the products as part of a healthy diet, and while you enjoy the perks of sweet sugars another could suffer from diabetes. When things were simpler and the range of resources we had as humans was based on our intuitive skills for survival, individuals used herbs and related remedies. The best thing to note, is the fact that not much research has gone into certain areas of herbal remedy. Are you the type who would choose prescription chemical drugs over herbal myth?
In an article published last week in Science News- The New York Times the discussion is based around the benefits chamomile holds on the choleric child. Babies are known for their strenuous and relentless crying. Home remedies a plenty have been passed since the times of Old Mother Hubbard; from the old-fashioned housewife to the modern day miss independent. But, it sure is funny how the old lessons are learned the best.
The article explains that this choleric behavior is caused by gastrointestinal discomfort. According to the the statistical research within the paper, 57% of the babies who were given chamomile were relieved while the another 26% was relieved from a placebo tea, without chamomile.
Believe it or not the word is that chamomile works. Try some research at home and, as the article states chamomile allergies can be tested by rubbing the skin with the herb. If redness occurs, its a bad sign. And no, it doesn't mean your terribly unnatural or may be a mutant. Even more interesting is how some people seem invincible to such things as allergies while others cant even go outside without taking preliminary precaution!
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REALLY? - The Claim - Chamomile Can Soothe a Colicky Baby
Posted by NMI at 6:02 PM
3 comments:
- Phil Brown said...
I'm sure lots of parents will be interested in this story. It's interesting that a placebo can work (sometimes) with an infant, since I thought the placebo effect was psychological, and these babies are too young to understand that they're being given something medicinal (or supposed to be). Maybe regular tea also is soothing or just the act of sipping any beverage. I also wondered how adults might use chamomile.
- September 5, 2009 at 7:20 PM
- NMI said...
Well, I interpreted the term placebo to mean more of a control...perhaps it was a placebo for the observers, because of course a baby can not diagnose itself. And like you said, tea is soothing and depending on how serious the intestinal problems are could determine how potent a tea the child would need. I think the moral of the story is that herbal remedies like teas are not only healthy in the psychological soothing that aids in healing, but also that certain teas such as chamomile can induce stronger results. Also, for example, items like nutmeg can induce toxic effects in large doses while adding flavor in small doses. Even more fascinating is the way herbal remedies are derived from ancient practice. Items such as myrrh which were used for different reasons in Chinese medicine and Western herbalism practices. So perhaps the ideas and traditions attached to certain herbal remedies changes the effect it has on a person?
-hope that's not tooo much of a tangent
- September 7, 2009 at 9:05 AM
- Phil Brown said...
Noura, sounds like you have an interest in herbal remedies. That could be a future article? Are any of them proven to be effective? Is it possible that some may work even if we don't understand how?
- September 7, 2009 at 6:08 PM

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Taxing district idea spreads to Clackistan
What do the Clackamas County sheriff and the Multnomah County library have in common? They're both tired of being beholden to the county commissioners for funding, and putting levies up for a public vote every few years. And they're both contemplating going to their respective county's voters and asking for a special taxing district. The Clacky version is aired out here. The latest on the Multco drama is here; Farquaad and the Sisters are still balking at putting the district on the ballot.
We like public safety and libraries much more than we like a lot of the other stuff counties and cities find money for -- real estate development scams and armies of p.r. flacks, for example. The idea of these districts looks better to us all the time. If the Sam Rands are against it, it must be a good idea.


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When my dog has a bath I'm right in there with him. His baths used to be the regular way with me on the outside of the tub until one day I was lifting him out and nearly dropped him. I'm not sure how it happened, whether he was too slippery or squirming (in his quest to escape) but I didn't want to take that chance again. The only solution was to get in as well and carry him out with me. However it's not much of a bath for me as I'm fully clothed in a t-shirt and shorts…I'm more of a shower person anyway.
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The Case for Django
I get asked a lot where to start if you're looking to python for web backed work. A lot of people look at Django and Flask and feel that Flask is where they should start. It's nice and small, very simple, and after all they're not doing anything big and complicated, so why start with a big, complicated framework? This reminds me if something that happens in the running world. People get started running then either a) read Born to Run, or b) hear someone talking about the benefits of so-called barefoot running.


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So I finally did it. It's a fad I never really considered getting into. But all that changed today. I had fish feeding off my feet. Hurrah.
Yes, I squirmed at first, but after a few minutes, it felt as natural as having... um, fish nibbling at your feet. But I discovered that chemistry is quite key as well.
I mean, with the Chinese fish, I didn't quite get the reaction I expected.
But it was a different story with the Turkish fish. With these little buggers, my feet tasted really good, I guess...


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Primeval Labs Lean Bulk Guide v2!
We understand that people want to use our products because we are the leader in results. Our products are specifically formulated to take the guesswork out of the purchasing process for the consumer, because, when you buy from us, you know you will get the best in class.
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Muscle gain, fat loss, body recomposition -- all results come down to your nutrition.
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With each meal all we want you to do is keep it simple. Rather than focus on weighing out portions, counting calories, and all that other tedious stuff, we will be focusing on portion sizes. What we want you to do is follow the meal plan, get the workouts in, and see the results. Below is the guideline for meals should you want to track / measure your portions too.
Week 1-4 Per Meal (5 meals per day)
Protein: 40g per meal
Carbohydrate: 1/2 cup
Fats: 1 tsp if liquid, 1tbsp for nut butters, 1/4 cup if nuts, 1/2 avocado
Week 5-8 Per Meal (6 meals per day)
Protein: 40g per meal
Carbohydrates: 1 cup
Fats: 1 tbsp if liquid, 1tbsp for nut butters, 1/2 cup if nuts, 1/2 avocado
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1/2 cup oats
1 tsp peanut butter
Meal 2:
2 scoops Whey Protein
1 tsp olive oil
Meal 3:
6oz chicken
1/2 cup cooked potatoes
1/2 avocado
Meal 4:
5oz Ground Beef
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta
1 tsp olive oil on pasta
Meal 5:
2 scoops Whey Protein
1 tsp peanut butter
1/2 cup oats
The goal of the 8 week lean bulk guide is to give you the tools necessary to make a change. This leads us to training. How will you be training over the next 8 weeks? Very simple answer, HARD!
We have created a program to help you grow, with the first four weeks devoted to hypertrophy and the last four to power training. Not only will you be bigger, you'll be stronger, faster, and more explosive. This is exactly the type of training you need to get primed and ready for action.
Weeks 1-4 will be focused on pure hypertrophy. Workouts will focus on higher volume and higher reps. Always try to use as much weight as safely possible for the rep scheme. The goal is to push until your last set is the heaviest you can go for 10 reps.
The next training phase (week 5-8) is focused more on power and strength. You will start each workout with a heavy compound movement, either Squat, Deadlift, Bench Press, or Shoulder Press. Feel free to use alternatives to the primary compound lift listed based on your performance goals / training preferences. For example, swapping out deadlifts for pull-ups or barbell bench press for heavy dumbbell presses.
The point is, during these weeks really focus on getting increasing your strength numbers. You've got ample fuel to make it happen and adding the supplements on to will take your gains and performance to new heights.
Training Split
Weeks 1-4:
4 Exercises Per Muscle Group
Sets of 10-15
Weeks 5-8:
3 Exercises Per Muscle Group
1st Exercise Compound and Power Based
Sets of 3-8 (Test yourself and focus on strength)
Training Split Week 1-4
Monday - Legs & Abs
Tuesday - Chest & Triceps
Wednesday - Back & Biceps & Abs
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Chest & Abs
Saturday - Back
Sunday - REST
Training Split Week 5-8
Monday - Legs & Abs
Tuesday - Chest & Triceps
Wednesday - Back & Biceps & Abs
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Legs & Abs
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Rest
Gaining size isn't easy, in some cases (for the hard gainers out there) it may seem downright impossible. This program will help you get it done, plain and simple. What we have really done here is manipulated the cycle of products to line right up with the nutrition. This will really accelerate your progress in getting the results you desire.
We're also not very fond of the traditional "sacrifice body fat for muscle theory" so we made sure that as you work through the program, you will see your body changing in body fat percentage as well!
Moving on to the supplement part of the muscle gaining equation, we've created the ultimate stack you need to get maximize your training, recovery, and growth.
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Adrenal Rush V2
Adrenal Rush V2 is a straightforward, no-nonsense monster of a pre workout. Simply take 1 scoop 15-20 minutes before you train, and your body will have all the energy, aggression, focus, and nitric oxide it needs to destroy the iron.
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Designed by Jerry Ward, Intracell 7 is the ultimate anabolic fuel for your muscles. Intracell 7 was specifically designed to deliver the nutrients your body needs at the most critical times (pre, intra, and post workout).
Each serving of Intracell 7 provides the highest quality ingredients lead by Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin, the ideal training carbohydrate. Intracell 7 funnels the essential nutrients your muscles need immediately so they can be utilized for performance rather than body fat storage.
The leading Laxogenin supplement on the market, Primavar is the natural athlete's ultimate muscle building supplement. This plant steroid significantly enhances protein synthesis, improves power and strength, accelerates recovery, and reduces cortisol levels. In other words, when trying to maximize your gains in a short period of time, Primavar is a must have supplement!
Testosterone is the king of muscle-building hormones. Unfortunately, age, stress, and genetics can all negatively impact your natural testosterone production. Neanderthal was developed to be the most effective natural testosterone boosting supplement ever created. Featuring 11 clinically-backed ingredients, Neanderthal is the daily supplement all men need to maximize testosterone production, limit estrogen proliferation, and ensure a long, vivacious life.
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Consume 1 capsule in the morning and one in the evening.
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Daniel Guillen (MS '17), who will study computer science and engineering at Stanford, accepts his Milken Scholar award from program co-founders Mike and Lori Milken. Daniel thanked his parents for reinforcing the two most important pillars of success: grit and compassion. "It's hard to always remember the respect and empathy that we have to maintain for each other...[but] all of our accomplishments are worth little if we can't bring ourselves to care for each other," he said.
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Python, an open source technology is gaining lot of interest because of the easiness with which this languages can be used for handling huge data sets. Python is also very popular because of the community support it have. Also with the number of libraries present on python makes it very easy for a new person to learn and use Python. Many organizations are using Python as their analytical language for managing and analyzing data.
When I needed to broaden my Oracle skills, I approached Learn Well Technocraft, They gave me good insight into what was hot and trending in consulting market and recommended me training in Data warehousing/ETL and Informatica. I recommended their training to a friend of mine and he too was full of praise for the training program. I highly recommend their Training.
I wanted to learn Data Analytics since it was needed in my job and nothing could have been better than to find a educator at Learn Well . 6 week (12-14 days) Woww!!, Initially i doubted will I be able to do it , but the brevity with which you briefed us through the topics was really very good. I would like to thank you for rescheduling the classes as per our convenience and would also like to thank you for staying in touch and clearing our doubts even after the commencement of the classes.
The training's walked me through every step of the way in learning and marketing my new skills. Since I am in US, I took training online, they helped me setup my computer with necessary softwares, and delivered hands on training over Skype and Gotomeetings for several weeks, and helped me with preparing resume.
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Audience applications have opened for TEDxNewYork 2016, happening Saturday, September 10, 2016! This year's theme is "Down the Rabbit Hole." Join us for a journey through New York's most interesting ideas, with some of the city's most interesting people.
TEDxNewYork is your ticket to undiscovered worlds. It's an inspiring meeting of creative minds, curated for a community of fascinating, diverse, and provocative New Yorkers. We'd love you to apply to be part of this special audience.
To get you even more excited, here's just some of this year's speakers:
Chris Jackson, an editor who breathes life into the works of visionary African-American writers
Adam Galinsky, a social psychologist who thinks deeply about how we work with and against one another to achieve our goals
Youngna Park, a product developer who builds beautiful apps for kids
Rebecca Brachman, a neuroscientist working on the first drug that might prevent psychiatric disorders like depression and posttraumatic stress disorder
Mark S. Luckie, a digital strategist who works to promote diversity and cross-cultural dialog in the media
Muneeb Ali, a computer scientist building a fairer internet with new ways for users to own their own data
Yale Fox, an activist who is standing up to corruption in our housing rental system
Allison Bishop, a computer scientist at the US's newest public stock exchange
Stephanie Spellers, an Episcopal priest who fuels "radical welcome" in churches across the US
Read more about the speakers and our program in the coming weeks on this blog. We're super excited about our program (and the beautiful artwork that goes along with it, thanks to our agency and design partner, TBWA), and we hope you are, too.
Don't just tell your friends from work to apply; tell your neighbors. Tell that guy at the coffee shop who's always reading books on astrophysics. Let's get every interesting person from New York in one room, and see where our imagination takes us.
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Wednesday will be the final time an STC bus rolls into the depot in Regina, or anywhere for that matter.
The provincially run bus company is shutting it's doors after more than 70 years of service in Saskatchewan, though not without a valid reason.
The Saskatchewan government decided to wind down STC after they found it was in fact losing more money than it was making.
After weeks of outrage, last week, Justice L.M. Schwann claimed there is no "legal infirmity" with the order to wind down and dissolve the company.
Another rally is planned for Wednesday evening at the depot in Regina.
Many people continue to voice their displeasure of the wind down of STC, including 69-year-old Percy Legeboff who spoke with reporters on Wednesday in front of the STC depot in Regina.
"I'm from the Yorkton area from Pelly and I have used the bus all my life, it's a real shame what they are doing to us," Legeboff said.
Interim Leader of the Provincial NDP Trent Wotherspoon also spoke out against the provinces plan on Wednesday, calling on Premier Brad Wall to cancel his governments shut down of STC.
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MovieExtras.ie - Mixed Race Girl for Online Advert
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Details of RoleCasting for a young Mixed Race girl for a role in an Online Video advertising an Irish Transport Service.
Gender: Female
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Ethnicity: Mixed Race (ie Irish/African, Caribbean etc).
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Sola Khichdi is a famous delicacy especially among the Surtis.
The word sola is Spanish and it means a baby and so I would regard Sola Khichdi as the baby of all Khichdis.
I personally love eating the sola khichdi just plain with coconut chutney or with any kind of an achaar. However, it is meant to be eaten with dahi or a soup.
300 Gms Minced Mutton (Kheema)
1 Cup Rice
½ Cup Green Moong Dal
100 Gms Peas
6 Green Chilies
10-15 Garlic cloves
2 Onions
2 Tsp Jeera
2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
3 Tsp Ghee
Mint Leaves to Garnish
Salt to Taste
- First boil mutton with ginger-garlic paste and water and keep aside.
- Wash the rice and the dal and mix it.
- In a pressure cooker, cook rice with the dal,1tsp ghee, peas, green chilies and salt in a cooker for one whistle.
- Cut onions into slices and fry them in oil till brown.
- Cut the garlic cloves.
- You can then mash the rice. Add to this the cooked mutton.
- In a pan, heat 1tsp ghee and fry the garlic.
- Add jeera to the ghee and add this to the kheema khichdi and mix.
- The khichdi should be soft.
- Place the khichdi in a serving bowl and top it with brown onions and mint leaves.
- In a kadai heat 1tsp ghee. When the ghee boils, pour it on the khichdi in the serving bowl.
- Serve immediately after pouring the boiling ghee.
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The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians Expanded in a Paraphrase and Explained in Notes
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American Tract Society 1901
Discoursing on the Epistle to the Philippians, James F. Holcomb succinctly provides explanatory and exegetically commentary on the text. Drawing upon Luke's account found in Acts 16:11–40, Holcomb offers clarification of the historical and cultural context.
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- Title: The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians Expanded in a Paraphrase and Explained in Notes
- Author: James F. Holcomb
- Publisher: American Tract Society
- Publication Date: 1901
- Pages: 188
About James F. Holcomb
James F. Holcomb (1837–1920) was a missionary in Kolhapur, India for over 35 years.


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What we're about
This group is for people in New Jersey and around who in addition to their international friends are looking to connect with other Indian people to form real friendships & wholesome connections and make the most of what New Jersey has to offer! We will be arranging plenty of activities to socialize and mingle with like minded people over evening drinks and dinners, trips to movies which will include not just Bollywood but also good quality international cinema, fairs, festivals, museums, bonfire nights, west end shows, afternoon tea, coffee meets, Talks, picnics in the summer, day trips and much more.
The idea is to have the best of both the worlds, all the incredible things about India - Tasty Indian food, the colours, the loud laughs, chatter & jokes in hindi and other vernacular languages, an appreciation for all the ridiculousness of bollywood in addition to the beautiful sites of NJ, quirkiness of varied culture, pints, tea & scones and all the world class international experiences from restaurants, shows, exhibitions to galleries that New Jersey can offer! We want it all!
This is not a dating or a hook-up site. The main agenda is: comradery, forming genuine friendships, having fun while enjoying everything in and around New Jersey. We are open to Indian people of all ages, marital statuses, income brackets etc...as we only want to meet nice and interesting folks without any hidden agenda or judgement! The core of the group is very genuine, intelligent, cultured & super liberal and we seek the same in you!
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The MBA in Global Banking & Finance offers courses relating to the financial organization, operations and problems of the economy at large while stressing issues of financial management in business firms and financial institutions. It emphasizes the analytical foundations of the discipline and provides the student with the tools for dealing with important practical issues.
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Day 1 Avignon, France
Fly to Marseille. Transfer from the airport to your ship, docked in Avignon.* After boarding, take free time to explore this quaint town on the scenic Rhône River, or join our "welcome walk" to stretch your legs and get oriented. (D)
Day 2 Avignon, France
This morning, set out on a guided walk of Avignon, nicknamed "City of Popes" because it was home to seven popes from 1309 to 1377. Stroll through the historic center, stop at the picturesque Pont d'Avignon and walk the Place de l'Horloge. Continue to the renowned Palace of the Popes for a guided tour through this rambling maze of Gothic architecture that served as papal residence, fortress, church and palace. After the tour, enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring Avignon. You can join the optional tour to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, visiting the vineyards and tasting the famous wine. Lunch and dinner are served on board your ship. We depart for Arles this evening. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Arles, France
Disembark after breakfast and take a walking tour of Arles with its diverse architectural highlights. Experience the city's vibrant colors and striking quality of light that have inspired artists. Arles is also the site of some impressive Roman ruins, including Les Arènes, an arena that seats 20,000 and is still in use, as well as Romanesque monuments such as the Church of Saint-Trôphime, completed in the 15th century. Enjoy free time to explore Arles on your own, then transfer to your ship in Avignon. Alternatively, relax on board this morning and over lunch enjoy scenic cruising along the Rhône. Dinner is served as you depart for Viviers. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Viviers, France
This morning join a walking tour of Viviers' Old Town with its medieval and Renaissance buildings. Once a 5th-century Roman settlement, today the cobbled streets are dominated by the 12th-century St. Vincent Cathedral. This afternoon, we set sail to Tournon. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Tournon, France
This afternoon, board the Train de l'Ardèche for a locomotive ride through the deep gorges of the Ardèche plateau, cut by the Doux River. Return to your ship and enjoy dinner on board as we cruise to Vienne, an engaging little town surrounded by steep hills between France's Burgundy and Beaujolais regions. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Lyon, France
After breakfast, disembark in Lyon for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin with a drive to the top of Fourvière Hill for amazing views of the city. Continue with a guided visit to the Basilica of Notre Dame and drive through town past the magnificent St. Jean Cathedral and the Palace of Justice. Then take a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Vieux Lyon (Old Town), with free time to shop for souvenirs or sample some of the fine French cuisine for which Lyon is world famous. Your ship remains docked overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Lyon, France
After breakfast, take a scenic drive through the rolling hills of Beaujolais, where viticultural tradition runs deep. See the legendary Moulin-à-Vent, the windmill that gives its name to one of the most prestigious wines of the region, learn about the art of winemaking in a small museum and enjoy a tasting in one of the Beaujolais's famous cellars. Return to your ship for lunch. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Lyon, France
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the Lyon airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in France with three exciting nights in Paris, one of the world's most romantic cities. (B)
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Tap into your inner van Gogh at an Arles painting class. Discover Roman Provence at Les Arènes amphitheater and the Pont du Gard. Explore Avignon's Palace of the Popes. Excite your palate in Lyon, capital of French gastronomy. Savor Beaujolais wines. Hunt for truffles and see how chèvre cheese is made. Come witness the beauty that inspired artists like Cézanne and Chagall on this 8-day Rhône cruise.
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Twitter has been abuzz (atweet?) lately with some amazing math lessons, using real costs for Lego.
Mr. Orr is a Geek.com wrote an incredible blog post about whether or not Lego-pricing is gender-biased. Check it out!
Anyhow, I digress, and so on to my story...
The other morning, while drinking my coffee at home, I received a sale notice in my inbox from a toy store that I frequent often: Mastermind Toys. Since shopping, and my kids, are two things that I love dearly (ok, my children come out WAY ahead of shopping), I went in for a little look.
They are ages 6 and 8, and they are into the "Lego-years" now, so one of my plans is to build them a Lego wall at our camp, for those rainy, summer days. I have been stalking Lego baseplates, and noting they are very expensive, so I always take a look whenever I am online.
Sand Baseplate
Grey Baseplate
No, it wasn't a typical "number strings" mental math lesson. Did it get the students thinking? Were they using mental math skills? Yes to both.
Do you know which is the better deal?
(And, incidentally, do you know of a better price for Lego Baseplates within Canada???? I really am looking for some.)


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Aug 13, 2014 9:52 AM CST
|i was convinced that my caladium was 'florida sunrise', but then i started having doubts, as i see that it looks almost the same as 'white queen' on many images.
is there a way to distinguish the two?
i am 'up north' in NJ, but i am posting here, as there are more growers in fl of these beauties and the varieties are easily available and grown by everybody.
here's a pic of mine from last year - grown indoors. it seems to be a late variety.
it still had leaves in nov last year, well past the others.
it was also very late to start, there were no eyes until may, while my other varieties 'miss muppet' and 'florida sunrise' show eyes at least a month earlier.
this year i put it outside in the pot shaded by other plants in hopes that it will catch up.
Aug 13, 2014 11:46 AM CST
|I have several 'White Queen' and they look just like yours. Yes, even here they are later starting and last longer than some of the others.
I tried the database for 'Florida Sunrise' and also Google as I'm not sure I've seen that one. There seems to be some discrepancy as to exactly what it it supposed to look like. A description, though said "dark green leaves splashed with pink" .
"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill
Aug 13, 2014 12:39 PM CST
|it seems that 'white queen' has more of a pink blush around the veins', while 'FL sunrise' has just red veins
according to this site
this year mine are just having a thin red line instead of blushed pink in the center.
Aug 15, 2014 9:08 AM CST
|What a beauty!
Aug 15, 2014 10:20 AM CST
|thank you!
i was actually thinking of posting a pic of mine in the database - but then hesitated, since now i am not sure about variety.
i did see 'splashed pink' varieties sold as 'fl sunrise' with splotchy pink and much more green. and mine is totally NOT like that.
so i found this UofFL link, which should have reliable pics, since they actually developed it:
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep22... 8
but now it looks like last year mine seriously resembled 'FL fantasy' too and is deff NOT like 'fl sunrise'.
so now i am confused even more ;).
and then i found this fl blog - comparing 'white queen' and 'fl fantasy' look-a-likes . seems 'white queen' can bleed pink into leaves, while 'fl fantasy' remains pure white.
then based on my last and this year pics i think i have a 'white queen'?
i am going in circles here... can somebody offer more links/opinions?
Aug 15, 2014 11:27 AM CST
|That is a beauty! Maybe Bill can help here... @caladiums4less
Aug 15, 2014 11:42 AM CST
|I know mine are 'White Queen' as they were labeled, and I think yours look just like mine. I'm voting for yours being 'White Queen'. I haven't had them bleed the red into the white areas, but we have not had a lot of rain this summer either, so that may be the reason.
In your link, the picture of 'Florida Fantasy' really does look just like 'White Queen' and there is at least one leaf in that picture with the red bleeding into the white.
Does it really matter as long as you're not planning on propagating and selling them?
"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill
Aug 15, 2014 12:03 PM CST
|I wonder if location, soil, culture, lighting etc. has anything to do with leaf the coloration? I wouldn't think so but there sure are a lot of Caladiums that look very much alike. Virginiarose's database photos of Fancy-leaf Caladium (Caladium 'White Queen') look a lot different than my White Queen, I'd love it if mine looked like hers, the leaf color is really pretty!
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Aug 15, 2014 12:39 PM CST
|i am trying to figure out why last year indoors it had more pink blush, while this year outdoors it does not.
i read on one of the seller's sites that deeper shade produces more pink on 'white queen', which would be consistent with my color this year. and also older mature leaves can become more pink (my 'fl sweetheart' does that) - perhaps my leaves are not old enough yet, compared with last year.
also temp/sun exposure will affect color:
temps over 85F bleach out color - it's been pretty nice here, only mid 80s and leaves are very white now. but last year it was indoors - so only 75F max.
also too much nitrogen increases green - i feed mine with 1:1:1 ratio, so no excessive green.
i am trying to figure it out since i liked my pink blush last year better then pure white with almost plum (very deep wine red) this year. guess, i can put one plant indoors and see if new leaves will change.
i am not particular about names actually, but since there was no pic for 'fl sunrise' in the database i thought i might put mine in ;). but now i am pretty much convinced that it is 'white queen'.
Aug 15, 2014 9:01 PM CST
|Since we have pretty consistently 85 to 90deg. weather here most of the time the Caladiums are growing, I think the color variations on the leaves on mine are mostly due to different amounts of light and water. The 'bleeding' on mine definitely happens more when there is rain and the leaves stay wet for hours.
Mine make much more green veining, and a thicker green edge in deep shade. It makes sense if you think about it, the plant needs more chlorophyll because of the lower light intensity?
I fertilized mine with a balanced timed release fert at the end of May and that's all they've had. I'm planting some more now that will grow through the fall, and they'll get the same. But maybe I'll try putting some Black Kow in with some of them and see if the nitrogen boost makes a difference to the color. Hmmm.. I do love an experiment! None of the new bulbs are White Queen, though.
"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill
Aug 16, 2014 5:10 PM CST
|New leaves coming along on a White Queen that went dormant about a month ago. You can see the new leaves are very green/pink but the very newest, and the oldest fading leaf in the last picture are the white/red with green veins and edge. The old one has bled significantly since we've had heavy rain two out of the last 3 days.
"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." –Winston Churchill
Dec 25, 2014 11:34 AM CST
|Yes, that is White Queen you have there. FL Sunrise is similar to the variety Arno Nehrling
Here's a picture of it. Not the best pic, sorry...
Jan 12, 2015 3:37 PM CST
thank you for an expert opinion! what about the dyzzypyxxy last 3 pics of w.queen?
they look so close to yours! except yours has wider and stronger pink-red veining. everything looks stronger on yours ;). white is whiter and green is darker and better defined.
would you say they color differently given same conditions?
it would be really nice to see them next to each other, grown in similar conditions, to really see the difference.
i wonder, if anybody on ATP grows both?
Jan 17, 2015 11:10 AM CST
|@skylark - Anytime!!
Looking at the pics, the one on the top right, the leaf in the middle that has the most white looks like White Queen. The others don't.
The vast majority of the leaves in the top two pics look like Arno Nehrling to me. Arno can be similar to FL Sunrise which isn't a real popular variety. There's only a couple growers growing it anymore and I don't know how long that's going to continue. Both that I know are thinking about not planting it this year. I'd hate to see another variety disappear!! We lost Lord Derby last year after my friend quit planting it.
Jan 17, 2015 11:32 AM CST
|I wonder if my white queen is still out there in a container in my yard somewhere? I can't remember if I saw it last year or not but I think I did; it's one of my favorites!
Lord Derby is really pretty too! What a shame it may not be around much longer.
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Another year has passed by and, on the verge of the next one, I reminisce and reflect. As in the previous years I have compiled a best of dark alternative music for you. As always in no particular order. Enjoy! Read More →
Another year has passed by and, on the verge of the next one, I reminisce and reflect. As in the previous years I have compiled a best of dark alternative music for you. As always in no particular order. Enjoy! Read More →
2016 was in many ways a strange year that will most likely become a marker of big changes, like 1989. We were facing severe geopolitical and sociological changes and lost a whole series of inspiring people like David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Greg Lake and Pete Burns.
But there were also moments of light in 2016. Considering new music it was, actually, great. Like every year I compiled a list of extraordinary songs for you – in no particular order. Read More →
I am very honoured to have today the possibility to chat with two very important music protagonists who are involved actively and passively in the wave movement since the 1980s:
Jeff Gallea from California, known as mastermind behind darkwave/synthpop project Eleven Pond (1986-1987), which he reformed in 2011 due to rising interest of contemporary music fans in their back-then only album 'Bas Relief' (1987) – by now this album gained cult-status. Beta Evers from Germany, who has founded several music labels – Kommando 6, Bodyvolt, Venus Noir – and is known for her solo efforts in synth-based music as well as for collaborations with other musicians.
One of these collaborations recently caught my attention, namely the EP 'Chasms' by Black Pond which is the common project of Beta and Jeff. Their next record 'Deepest Chasms' (Electronic Emergencies) is scheduled for December 5th 2016 – in a few days – which makes this the perfect moment for a little talk. Please enjoy with me the first-ever official interview with Black Pond! Read More →
These days, when fewer and fewer people interested in rock music know what it feels like to live without an Internet connection at home, I would like to take a quick nostalgic leap back into the days when it all begun – for me, at least. It's not like I feel old (even though back in the early 2000s, I would definitely consider my present self an old, terribly old and terribly boring man), but it's kind of funny how the digital natives generation explores completely different paths to rock music. Read More →
July 2016 – finally I could make my dream come true: Travel to Northern Italy and meet all the great bands, about which I have been writing for years, in person. Through these I also got to know other musicians from that region.
On July 16th I picked up Cyrene in Ljubljana and together we started our road-trip towards Bologna. The next seven days were filled with meeting fascinating people and listening to their awesome stories. We enjoyed the company of Caron Dimonio, Two Moons, European Ghost, Temple of Venus, BeStrass, Dade City Days, Schonwald/Shad Shadows, Tetrolugosi, Modern Blossom and The Black Veils. The result is the following recording of over an hour. Nothing was scripted, you will see the musicians how they really are. Enjoy! Read More →
Again it is time to celebrate Christmas. Like I did in the last few years, I compiled a playlist for you, in case you want to listen to music that fits the season and is actually good. Last year's playlist you can find here.
I wish you all calm and peaceful holidays and all the best for the year to come! Read More →
European Steampunk outfit Victor Sierra just have released their third full-length album with the title Go for the Strange. For this reason I am re-publishing this interview which I did with Commander Bob Eisenstein two years ago (originally published on Polish webzine AlterNation). Find out how this interesting personality would describe the music they make, how he discovered Steampunk and what this idea means to him. Read More →
Founded in 2013, it didn't take the Argentinian duo Vólkova a long time to become part of the peak in alternative electronic music. Also in Europe they gained foot easily, proven by a successful tour in 2014. In 2015 the duo will have concerts all around Europe again. On the ridge between minimal wave, industrial and electroclash Vólkova are critically acclaimed throughout the continent – which they very well deserve!
Vólkova are Paula Lazzarino (vocals and lyrics) and Cesar Canali (music). During a nice little talk Paula and Cesar revealed some facts of their band's history, why they have a connection to Slovenia and how they like it in Europe. Read More →
A week ago I have been to L'viv, Ukraine, to visit my dear friends, who I did not see for a long time then. When I saw people gathering on the Shevchenko square lighting candles, I thought it had something to do with the war in the east of the country. Only later I found out that the legendary musician Andriy Kuzmenko, founding member and front-man of the band Skryabin, had died on February 2nd in a car accident in Dnipropetrovs'k. Wanting to contribute to the condolences I am going to introduce you to one of the best musical groups of Eastern Europe. Read More →


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Welcome to the 2018 AFB Leadership Conference and Kick-off Session "How Leading Tech Companies Are Raising the Bar for Blind and Visually Impaired Users"Posted on 4/5/2018
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The 2018 AFB Leadership Conference kicked off this week in Oakland, CA with a technology panel, moderated by Jennison Asuncion, Engineering Manager, Accessibility, LinkedIn. The panel consisted of Megan Lawrence,…
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The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) applauds Senators John Thune, Gary Peters, Roy Blunt, and Debbie Stabenow for introducing the American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act (S. 1885). This groundbreaking bipartisan bill was passed out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation this morning, and includes many specific provisions drafted by AFB that address our concerns about the earlier House version of the bill. Among other key components, the senate bill would:…
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Yesterday, AFB staff experienced the solar eclipse with a variety of high- and low-tech approaches. Associate Director of Web Services Crista Earl used the new Eclipse Soundscapes App created by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and NASA's Heliophysics Education Consortium. AFB Press Executive Editor Alina Vayntrub went old-school, using a colander to cast shadows of the eclipse against a white piece of…
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No Limits to the Possibilities, but Accessibility Remains Key Concern The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection voted unanimously this week to advance autonomous vehicle legislation. But the House bill dropped a provision that sought to promote access to self-driving cars for people with disabilities. Mark Richert, AFB Director of Public Policy, expressed concern. "We hope the language the American Foundation…
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Kirk Adams is president and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind. We are delighted to join our friends and colleagues in celebrating the sixth Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a day designed to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. At the American Foundation for the Blind, we are committed to removing barriers, creating solutions, and expanding possibilities for people with visual impairments so they can achieve their full potential. Challenging the limits of technology is a vital part of our…
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Pokémon GO: Let's Catch 'em All!Posted on 7/18/2016
by AFB Staff
By William Reuschel and Aaron Preece Image: Aaron Preece stands with his guide dog Joel and a Pidgey Pokémon. Pokémon mania is sweeping the nation once again! The latest incarnation of the game that has players collecting and battling fictional creatures is called Pokémon GO, but this version is a little different from past games. You cant play GO on your couch. In fact, youll have a hard time playing it indoors at all. Pokémon GO is all about getting players outside and interacting with various points of interest around their towns.…
Four Ways Google Is Building a More Accessible World for the Visually ImpairedPosted on 4/20/2016
by AFB Staff
On the heels of major accessibility announcements from Twitter and Facebook, tech giant Google recently highlighted its own efforts to build a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Here are four ways Google is working to improve the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired: 1.…
Day 3 of the 2016 AFB Leadership ConferencePosted on 3/5/2016
by AFB Staff
It's the final day of a packed 2016 AFB Leadership Conference. Last night we celebrated our retiring President & CEO Carl R. Augusto's 25 years of outstanding leadership and service to the American Foundation for the Blind. If you are able to, please join us in honoring…
Kicking Off the 2016 AFB Leadership ConferencePosted on 3/3/2016
by AFB Staff
Susan Mazrui, her service dog, and presenter Deborah Marriott Harrison Congratulations to Susan Mazrui, current director for Public Policy at AT&T and a former AFB Trustee, who received the 2016 Stephen Garff Marriott Award! The award honors a blind or visually impaired individual who has served as an extraordinary mentor or who has attained remarkable professional success. Mazrui currently works on disability-related public policy issues and serves as the co-chair of the Federal Communications…
Stevie Wonder Calls for Accessibility at Last Night's Grammys—Bravo, Stevie!Posted on 2/16/2016
by Carl Augusto
I am still applauding Stevie Wonders call for accessibility at last nights Grammys; it was fabulous. First, he made everyone laugh when he teased the audience with a na na nana nayall cant read this huh? referring to the fact that the Song of the Year winner was written in braille. And then right before he announced Thinking Out Loud as Song of the Year, he said, We need to make…
CSUN 2015 Exhibit Hall: 3D Printing Is Coming to People Who Are BlindPosted on 3/9/2015
by Crista Earl
Editorial note: For 30 years, the Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has hosted an Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, known as a forum that showcases cutting-edge technology and practical solutions for people with disabilities. AFB director of web services, Crista Earl, checked out the exhibit hall and sent this report. Check out her first dispatch, too. As…
CSUN 2015: Cameras for Everybody!Posted on 3/6/2015
by Crista Earl
Editorial note: For 30 years, the Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) has hosted an Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, known as a forum that showcases cutting-edge technology and practical solutions for people with disabilities. AFB director of web services, Crista Earl, checked out the exhibit hall and sent this report. The exhibit hall opened here on Wednesday, and I made my first pass. I missed a lot, but I can tell already that there are a few…
Fitbit and Up24: Are These Health-Tracking Devices Accessible to Exercisers Who Are Blind?Posted on 12/4/2014
by Crista Earl
Tracking health and fitness is all the rage. Should you jump on the bandwagon? Can you? That is, are these tracking devices accessible to users who are blind? I've tried two such devices: the Fitbit Flex(tm) (usually just called Fitbit) and the Up24(tm) from Jawbone. Accessibility Bottom Line The Fitbit is light-years ahead of the Up24 in terms of accessibility. If you are choosing between the two, and you are visually impaired, get the Fitbit, no doubt about it. The initial setup is much more accessible, and the daily use of the device is much more…
It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Expect. Employ. Empower.Posted on 10/21/2014
by Joe Strechay
Each October, we mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time to raise awareness about disability employment issues and celebrate the contributions of America's workers with disabilities. The theme for 2014 is "Expect. Employ. Empower." AFB's CareerConnect team is dedicated to building tools, content, resources, and awareness around employment for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We believe it is an exciting time in the United States with so many big changes and legislation working toward equality for persons with disabilities. We still have a lot of work to do, but we are making progress. I often hear stories around the United States from professionals working in the blindness field and for…
The Need for Access: AFB Testimony on Intellectual Property LawPosted on 9/19/2014
by Mark Richert
Note: The following is testimony made by Mark Richert, AFB's director of public policy, on how copyright law affects those with vision loss. For a primer on this topic, please see All Rights ReservedHow Copyright Law Can Leave People Who Are Blind Out. Video of this testimony is also available from the U.S. House of Representatives. Before the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Hearing on Chapter 12 of Title 17…
Can CAPTCHAs Be Made Accessible?Posted on 8/21/2014
by Crista Earl
Lots of websites have a real and urgent need to keep bots and spammers off their sites. One partial solution is the CAPTCHA. What Is a CAPTCHA, and Can It Be Accessible? Really, a CAPTCHA is any technique that can be used to tell a computer (bot) from a human. But the most common technique is to put a fuzzy bunch of characters on the page and ask the user to type them into an edit field. A human, theoretically, can decipher the fuzzy characters, but a bot cannot. This has some obvious flaws in it, even if you've never seen these things (or didn't…
John DeWitt Leaves a Legacy of Access and Mentorship for People Who Are Blind or Visually ImpairedPosted on 7/8/2014
by Joe Strechay
I recently learned that John DeWitt passed away. He was the founder of DeWitt & Associates, an organization that provided technology assessment and training in New Jersey for persons who are blind or visually impaired. He also worked for the American Foundation for the Blind from 1978 to 1989 as a resource specialist. John's passing was a great loss to New Jersey, the blindness community, his family, and all of the people he touched through his work and volunteering. I grew up in New Jersey and I also worked for the state for a period. I knew of John prior to my work, but I first had the opportunity to speak to him when he spoke at a "Circle of Bell Ringers" at the Joseph Kohn Training Center in New Brunswick,…
AFB Launches an App for AFB CareerConnect and It's FREE!Posted on 6/25/2014
by Joe Strechay
You might be excited or just ecstatic that the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) has just launched the CareerConnect App with some of your favorite features of the CareerConnect resource center. Hold your applause and high-pitched sounds of jubilation for the full deal on this momentous occasion. Am I hyping this app? Oh, yes! But I will tell you that this launch is just the beginning of more great things to come. AFB has worked hard to include some of the new and exciting features that vision professionals, job seekers, youth, and parents of children who are blind or visually impaired use from CareerConnect. The CareerConnect App includes four main tabs, and it follows the model of the widely used AccessWorld App (a free monthly technology magazine that…
On Driverless Cars, Bioptic Driving, and Alternatives to DrivingPosted on 6/9/2014
by Crista Earl
Ike Presley, wearing a bioptic device, at the driver's wheel of a 1929 Model A Ford Roadster replica There was a recent NPR story (one of the many lately) on self-driving cars, and some of the profound impact this imagination-captivating technology might have on people's lives: Is There A Driverless Car In Your Future? As in most of these stories, the expert made no mention of the impact these cars will have on the current non-driver. Why? Maybe because non-drivers are invisible. On…
CD Players, Reluctant Technology Learners, and the iPodPosted on 5/28/2014
by Crista Earl
Everybody who works with people who are blind or visually impaired knows those reluctant technology adopters, or complete non-technology adopters. When the Pew Research Center says 15% of Americans are not connected, who are these people? They're in my singing group. Since I love technology more than singing, I at first found this puzzling. Technology is a tool to let me do things. I can listen to the songs I want to learn, record lessons and practice sessions, and listen to the key parts over and over. I can go online and hear our past…
Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Finding Good ExamplesPosted on 5/15/2014
by Crista Earl
For today, Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I'll try to answer a question I get a lot: "What can I send this webmaster to give examples of how to fix a broken site?" Here's what happens. You are a user of assistive technology, or a person who has low vision and benefits from well-designed, well-executed websites (have I described everybody? Who doesn't benefit from things being done right?). You visit a site that is important to youyour banking site, an e-commerce site where you want to shop, an online courseand you're shut out because of major accessibility obstacles. Maybe you…
Usability and Accessibility Go Hand in HandPosted on 5/13/2014
by Elizabeth Neal
I was delighted to see this article from the Nielsen Norman Group on why Placeholders in Form Fields Are Harmful. Placeholders are those words that lurk in your online forms, frequently an almost unreadable pale gray. The example the author provides in the article is a password field where the label "Password:" appears above the form field, and the hint "Must have at least 6 characters" appears as light gray placeholder text inside the form field. The intent is to help users, by giving an example of the type of information they are supposed to provide, or more details about what is required. The actual effect, however, is frequently one of the following: Sighted users may…
Five Boroughs in Tandem...Cycling!Posted on 5/9/2014
by Crista Earl
I like to talk about technology...but sometimes the outdoors just takes over. Last Sunday was the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, a fabulous event here in NYC, in which about 32,000 people ride bicycles through the city. I rode on the back of a tandem bicycle. See this great VisionAware article about tandem cycling to get inspired. So, what technology comes into play when cycling? Let's start with the bike. I rode with a new group…
Ai Squared and GW Micro Merge: Two Old Friends Join ForcesPosted on 5/1/2014
by Crista Earl
Big news today in Vermont and Indiana, and all points elsewhere: GW Micro and Ai Squared are merging into one, now Ai Squared. You can read all about it from the official Ai Squared/GW Micro press release and, of course, AccessWorld(r) Magazine will have much more very soon. Quick Background: Who Are These Companies? GW Micro is the maker of Window-Eyes, a major Windows screen reader, and has been around since the early 90s. Ai Squared is well-known for ZoomText, a screen magnification…
Alert to AccessNote UsersPosted on 3/26/2014
by Darren Burton
iOS 7.1 is experiencing an issue that affects all VoiceOver users who are using a Bluetooth QWERTY keyboard. Apple is aware of the issue, and is presumably working on a bug fix. The problem stems from using the control key. After pressing the control key, it acts as if the control key is sticking, and all subsequent keyboard actions act as if the control key is being held down. This has a significantly detrimental effect on all iOS apps, but particularly impacts AccessNote users. If you are experiencing bizarre behavior when taking notes in AccessNote using iOS 7.1, then it is likely caused by this bug. Unfortunately there is nothing that we can do about this as developers, and we will have to wait for a bug fix from Apple. So for now, try to avoid using the control key…
Alternative Interfaces to the Android: CSUN Day 3Posted on 3/25/2014
by Crista Earl
Stopping at booths in the CSUN exhibit hall last week, I saw a lot of innovative problem-solving. One of the problems I saw companies trying to solve was, simply put, how to make smart phones more usable for people who are not really users of technology, and who are blind or visually impaired. These solutions, in the exhibit hall this year at least, mainly centered around the use of the Android, with suites of applications "on top" of the usual operating system. Some of these solutions altered or added to the hardware, as well. The BraillePlus 18 PDA from the American Printing House for the Blind is such a device. It has a braille…
AFB Applauds the Adoption of the Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 RecommendationPosted on 3/24/2014
by AFB Staff
On March 20, 2014, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) took an important step to make web content and applications more accessible to people with disabilities by publishing Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 as a W3C Recommendation. WAI-ARIA defines ways that developers of browsers, media players, mobile devices and assistive technologies, as well as content developers, can achieve greater cross-platform accessibility. Learn more about WAI-ARIA. "ARIA is general tool which can be used to add accessibility to many different technologies," said Tim Berners-Lee, W3C…
Tablets! Surface, Android, Nexus, iPad: CSUN 2014 Assistive Technology Conference, Day 2Posted on 3/21/2014
by Crista Earl
Most years, there's a trend in the exhibit hall. A few years ago it was iOS apps, hardware accessories, our old product now works with the iPhone, and so on. Last year it was STEMscience, technology, engineering, math (I know you knew that already) and every other booth had a solution product, website, program, or new feature. This year tablets, tablets, it's raining tablets. There's a different tablet for every attendee. I would exaggerate if I said every booth showed tablets, but lots of them did, or hardware to go with, or software to run on, products that incorporate, etc. Google has a big presence this…
Braille, Tablets, What's Cool: CSUN 2014 Assistive Technology Conference, Day 1Posted on 3/20/2014
by Crista Earl
We're at CSUN! What is it? It's the huge Technology and People with Disabilities conference in San Diego. AccessWorld magazine always has a full highlights article after the conference has ended, but here I'll tell you about a few things I've seen. It's a little random, as I've spent most of my time in the exhibit hall, and I've skipped some booths because they were too crowded. Cool Designs, Fashionable Looks in Assistive Technology When did assistive technology start to get cool-looking? Some of the products are still their old…
Enjoying the Paralympics and Getting Outside for Winter FunPosted on 3/11/2014
by Tara Annis
A blind skier and his guide Hello everyone, Since it's Winter Olympics time again, I figured I would do a follow-up to my previous blog post that I had written about my skiing experiences as a blind person. I wanted to give you all an update, and share some more adaptations, ones that proved extremely useful during my recent ski trips. For example, I utilized my accessible GPS software's "breadcrumb" and "point of interest" features to map out the trails; I have used…
Window-Eyes for Office: Why Is This So Important?Posted on 1/15/2014
by AFB Staff
Editor's note: the following post is authored by Mary Bellard, Information Technology Services Manager at AFB. On January 14, GW Micro announced, with support from Microsoft, they will make their Window-Eyes screen reader product available at no additional cost to any user with a license to Microsoft Office 2010 or newer (including users with a Microsoft Office 365 subscription). The only stipulation for using the full version of this product is that Office 2010 or newer needs to be installed and activated locally; users with access only to Microsoft Web Apps will be limited to a 30-minute version of the product. This version…
Call for 2014 AFB Access Awards Nominations: Who Is Setting the Bar for Accessibility?Posted on 7/22/2013
by Joe Strechay
The American Foundation for the Blind is getting started with the AFB Access Awards process earlier than in past years, because the awards will be presented on February 28, 2014, at the AFB Leadership Conference in Brooklyn, NY. You will find everything you need on the Access Award Nomination Submission Guidelines and Format. Visit the Previous Access Award Winners page, too, and…
Mark Your Calendar: M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile TechnologyPosted on 5/8/2013
by Lee Huffman
G3ict (The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs), an advocacy initiative of the United Nations Global Alliance for ICT and Development (UN GAID), is presenting the 2nd edition of the global conference and showcase, M-Enabling Summit on Accessible Mobile Technology for Seniors and Users of All Abilities next month. Organized by G3ict and E.J. Krause and Associates, in cooperation with the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Summit is the only program of its kind focusing exclusively on mobile accessible services and assistive technology solutions…
IBM Research Raises the Bar on AccessibilityPosted on 5/6/2013
by Joe Strechay
I consider myself lucky to attend a number of conferences specific to blindness, visual impairment, and technology. Well, at the 2013 AFB Leadership Conference, IBM Research just raised the bar for accessibility in my eyes. The innovative work they're doing to create accessibility options for educational videos got me out of my seat. I feel like I am now an IBM Research groupie. The work that Chieko Asakawa, Hiro Takagi, and Peter Fay presented on during the preconference and general conference is making video description and captioning for video content a realistic option for large…
New Amazon Kindle App Shows Improved AccessibilityPosted on 5/2/2013
by Darren Burton
Readers of AccessWorld know that I have written several articles over the years condemning the lack of accessibility found in Amazon's Kindle devices. A couple of their devices have had some half-baked solutions for accessibility, and their mobile apps have never been accessible or usable at all. However, on May 1 we learned that Amazon's new update for the Kindle app for Apple's iOS mobile platform has improved accessibility for people with vision loss. We took a quick look at it on an iPhone 5 in our AFB Tech product evaluation labs this morning, and although there are still some things…
All Rights Preserved? How Copyright Law Can Leave People Who Are Blind Left OutPosted on 3/20/2013
by Mark Richert
Did you know that since January 1, you can get in serious legal trouble for unlocking your cell phone? That is, the process of liberating your phone from the specific mobile carrier, such as Verizon or AT&T, to which your phone is likely linked right out of the box? Before, you had the freedom to unlock your phone without being subject to the severe penalties of the draconian Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). So what happened on January 1? Well, the DMCA permits the Librarian of Congress to exempt from liability behavior that would otherwise run afoul of the DMCA. The Librarian of Congress had been recognizing the right of cell…
As CES wraps up…Posted on 1/11/2013
by Paul Schroeder
There are just a couple of other items I want to share from CES. I did get a chance to play with the Fleksy keypad from Syntellia. As many know, this is an app for Android and iOS that allows text input using a touchscreen keyboard using the relative position of your finger touches to mimic the qwerty keyboard. In other words, you start typing where you think the letters are, and Fleksy fills in what it thinks you're typing. It works quite well and I found the learning curve to be very short. I can see why so many users are finding this popular. One serious drawback is that you can't use Fleksy directly in the iOS email. Instead, you enter what you want to type and paste it into an email. Bone conduction headphones are gaining in popularity. With these headphones, the…
More updates from CESPosted on 1/11/2013
by Paul Schroeder
Day 2 at CES featured some TV, some audio, some speech and a nice little company making nifty headphones. OK, so I sort of surrender to the TV juggernaut that is CES with a visit to Panasonic. But, this is a blindness access story and not a (super high-def, screen as large as my garage story). Some of you have probably heard about television sets from Panasonic that are available in England with great speech output for on-screen menus, channels and the like. And, we've been asking, and asking, why not here in the US? Well, Panasonic is going to release a whole bunch of televisions in the US market with…
Updates from CESPosted on 1/11/2013
by Paul Schroeder
After taking in a couple of sessions focusing on tech and seniors, William Reuschel and I tackled the exhibit floor (the lifeblood of CES). We got a chance to check out the Sensus from Canopy (a maker of game controllers for the iPhone), which has developed a nifty prototype for doing braille input on the iPhone using a touch-sensitive case. The input controls are on the top and back side of the case, with the fingers curled around the two ends of the phone). I was able to get the hang of brailing fairly quickly. It's not quite ready for primetime, but could prove interesting for those who would prefer braille input to the touch-screen QWERTY keypad. Possibly of greater value might be the zoom control that Canopy is developing to enable individuals with low vision…
Off to Vegas for CES 2013Posted on 1/8/2013
by Paul Schroeder
I am heading out to the big Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas for my first visit. CES is a huge event, with just about every tech company (and a whole lot of non-traditional tech companies) showing off their new products. I'll try to let you know what I find regarding accessibility for people with vision loss. But first, a big shoutout of thanks to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) who is assisting AFB and the Hearing Loss Association of America to be able to get the most out of the show and meet with companies and find out what's going on regarding accessibility for…
How to Order Walmart Talking Prescription ContainersPosted on 6/20/2012
by Lee Huffman
Following up on the recent press release from Walmart, please read below to learn how to order Talking Prescription Containers. On June 8, Walmart announced that it is now providing ScripTalk Talking Prescription Containers free of charge to people with vision loss as part of a pilot program. The ScripTalk Talking Prescription program is being offered to customers across the country through Walmart mail order, and also at three Walmart stores. To listen to the talking label provided by Walmart, you will need to first get a reading device from En-Vision…
Congratulating Bookshare on its 10th AnniversaryPosted on 3/9/2012
by Paul Schroeder
On Thursday evening, March 8, Mark Richert and I were thrilled to join Bookshare at its celebration in Washington D.C., commemorating ten years of bringing books to people with print disabilities. The event featured remarks by Senator Tom Harkin, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) who set the tone for the evening, noting that timely and affordable access to books is essential for truly equal opportunity. Donna McNear, a noted educator and leader in the blindness…
Heading to CSUN? Attend the Accessibility Forum!Posted on 2/16/2012
by Lee Huffman
If you are attending the CSUN conference this year, I encourage you to attend the Accessibility Forum. "Taking Accessibility MainstreamMaking the Case for an International Society of Accessibility Professionals" is a full-day event being held Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 from 8:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m. This event will be at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, CA in the Edward Room on the 2nd floor. The event is being hosted by the Accessibility Interoperability Alliance (AIA)the technical and engineering division of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) and is intended to bring focus to…
Survey Request: Accessing Electronic Reading MaterialsPosted on 2/15/2012
by AFB Staff
The Digital Images and Graphic Resources for Accessible Materials (DIAGRAM) Center is a U.S. Department of Education-funded project, conducted by Benetech, with the US Fund for DAISY and the WGBH National Center for Accessible Media. DIAGRAM is conducting a brief survey to track trends in how people with print disabilities obtain and access reading materials electronically. Your answers will help DIAGRAM focus their research and development efforts on the reading tools and digital reading materials. Please take a few moments to visit the link below and provide your…
Which Screen Reader Is Best?Posted on 9/16/2011
by Ike Presley
Often I'm asked which screen reading program is best for users who are blind or have low vision. My response is always the same: It depends. It depends on what computer tasks the person is trying to accomplish, and the type of environment in which he or she is working. It has been my experience that all of the major screen readers do a good job of providing access to the three most widely used applications on personal computers. I bet you can guess what those are. If you said word processing, internet browsing and emailing, you are correct. If you need to access other types of programs, then you may find that one screen reader does a…
Apple helps you to take control of your TV!Posted on 4/11/2011
by Joe Strechay
Our cable boxes might not be accessible, but the good news is that there is something we can easily navigate using built-in voiceover: Apple TV. The second-generation Apple TV allows you to access iTunes (for movies, TV shows, podcasts, music, and more), Netflix (in an accessible manner), YouTube, Major League Baseball or National Basketball Association subscription services, and Internet radio. Note that you do have to subscribe in order to use Netflix (a basic streaming plan that includes movies and TV shows goes for about $8 a month), and iTunes also requires you to pay for most content. Set up is relatively easy. With some…
Big Change in the Cell Phone Business Could Help People with Vision LossPosted on 4/1/2011
by Paul Schroeder
By now you've likely heard that AT&T wants to merge with T-Mobile to become the biggest cell phone provider in the United States. This proposed merger must get approval from a couple of government agencies before it is final, and there will be lots of arguments for and against the marriage of these two big carriers. But there is one thing that definitely is important for cell phone customers who are blind or visually impaired. AT&T has been a leader in providing consumers with vision loss with comprehensive access to a range of mobile phone handsets, especially smart phones. It led the way in subsidizing and supporting specialized software…
Good things coming out of Carnegie MellonPosted on 4/26/2006
by Carl Augusto
Earlier this month a friend sent us an interesting article from the Carnegie Mellon newspaper about a new technology developed on campus to make it easier for people who are blind to go shopping. According to the school's paper, the technology works as follows: "Imagine a blind man walks into Entropy [Carnegie Mellon's campus store] and wants to pick up a bottle of mustard. As he walks past one aisle to another, he uses a UPC-reading Baracoda pencil integrated with his phone to scan the barcodes on the shelves under the products he browses. The Baracoda pencil contacts the UPC database through the Internet-enabled phone and identifies the product. The information returned to the phone is then read out by…
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According to the New York Times, when Page looks at a potential company to acquire, he wants to know if the product is, like a toothbrush, "something you will use once or twice a day." Page clearly understands habits. As I wrote in my book, "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products," frequent... ...Read more
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
I've noticed folks getting more and more bat-shit, and I think it's because of these new low testosterone treatments. Men, having families, naturally, yes naturally have a reduction of testosterone...IT'S NATURAL. But no, the big pharmaceuticals who are poisoning people on a mass scale would have you believe it's NOT natural, that you MUST get that Axilron, you MUST get that Viagra, you MUST get that Cialis. Constant barrage of this stuff advertised on the boob tube, radio, everywhere, and I seriously think it's making men in power so fucked up in the head, they are living in a different world. I used to think it was too much red meat, but it's probably too much red meat with bovine hormones pumped into it along with too many drugs for the peepee. Cut the shit! I don't give a crap if I have any "T" left. In fact, that's the operative word---crap. If you shit more and worry less about the peepee, you might be a little less f#cked up in the head...right, CongressMEN? And as far as Michelle Bachman goes, I think she's been eating Marcus' Cialis and may end up turning into Ann(dy) Coulter's tranny twin.
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text: We didn't find the McCobb chairs that we were looking for but I came home with a vintage top, a small mirror and an expandable ruler from the Vintage Bazaar in Pilsen. The space was tight in the booths and we didn't have our wide angle lens so all the picture look like close ups. Last three images were taken at Architectural Anarchy.