[Blindtlk] blindtlk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 18
James Konechne
jakon22 at gmail.com
Fri Aug 24 10:53:47 CDT 2007
Hi Brian,
In regards to the craigslist audio verification link, you may have to
change settings in Windows Media Player to "all file types"
it wouldn't work for me and that's what I had to do.
James K
On 8/24/07, blindtlk-request at nfbnet.org <blindtlk-request at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 1. Re: NFB Director of Public Relations, Baltimore (David
> Andrews) (Aziza)
> 2. help needed in finding out the specifications for talking
> book stylus (Ray Foret Jr)
> 3. Re: help needed in finding out the specifications for talking
> book stylus (Marion & Martin)
> 4. craigs list human detector (Bryan Schulz)
> 5. Re: craigs list human detector (Chasity Jackson)
> 6. Re: craigs list human detector (Terra Syslo)
> 7. Re: craigs list human detector (don nepple)
> 8. Fwd: Posting counselor vacancies St. Paul, Minnesota
> (David Andrews)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:37:25 -0700
> From: "Aziza" <acwaterreader09 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] NFB Director of Public Relations, Baltimore
> (David Andrews)
> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <002d01c7e5ac$45d1ee30$4001a8c0 at ouhsdsped1>
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> Hi this is Abby, and I have a question. Does this also cover people that
> the NFB help, such as students having difficulties with school districts
> that want to expose the things districts are doing. Does this apply, can it
> be publicized in the way explained in the original message.
> Abby
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <blindtlk-request at nfbnet.org>
> To: <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:00 AM
> Subject: blindtlk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 17
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> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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> > Message: 1
> > Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:16:21 -0500
> > From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> > Subject: [Blindtlk] NFB Director of Public Relations, Baltimore
> > To: nfb-talk at nfbnet.org, blindtlk at nfbnet.org, jobs at nfbnet.org
> > Message-ID: <auto-000014377415 at mailfront2.g2host.com>
> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed
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> >
> > JOB DESCRIPTION
> >
> > Name: Vacant__________________________
> >
> > Title or Primary Job Duty: Director of Public Relations
> >
> > Department: Strategic Initiatives
> >
> > Supervisor: John Par?
> >
> > Individuals supervised and their positions:
> > Chris Danielsen, editor, Voice of the Nation's Blind
> > Jessica Freeh, public relations assistant
> >
> > Date submitted: August 21, 2007
> >
> > General Responsibilities (applicable to all
> > employees): Assists the President of the
> > National Federation of the Blind in conducting
> > the work of the organization by performing any
> > tasks assigned by him or anyone he has designated
> > to supervise employee?s work whether or not those
> > tasks are related to the tasks described in the
> > specific job responsibilities or job title. A
> > number of employees and volunteers working with
> > the organization are blind, and the organization
> > works with blind people from throughout the
> > community and the nation. This means that the
> > employee if able to do so may be called on to do
> > such things as reading, driving, assisting with
> > shopping or errands, and helping blind persons
> > with various activities in the community. The
> > National Federation of the Blind holds an annual
> > convention for approximately one week each year
> > in different parts of the country. The employee
> > may on request be assigned to attend and assist
> > in preparing for and conducting the national
> > convention. The employee is encouraged to
> > participate in the activities of the Baltimore
> > Chapter and the National Federation of the Blind
> > of Maryland; to keep informed about the National
> > Federation of the Blind by reading the Braille
> > Monitor and by other available methods. The
> > employee makes observations and reports
> > information learned to Dr. Maurer or a supervisor
> > as appropriate and performs such other tasks
> > throughout the organization as are needed or required.
> >
> >
> > Specific Job Responsibilities: The director of
> > public relations is responsible for all aspects
> > of National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
> > publicity. This includes the responsibility for
> > identifying, developing, writing, and
> > distributing information which clearly
> > communicates the NFB?s positive philosophy of
> > blindness, expresses NFB positions and
> > priorities, and disseminates information on
> > events and programs important to blind
> > people. The director works with NFB leadership
> > and media professionals to obtain maximum
> > positive publicity in order to influence public
> > opinion, shape public policy, encourage donors, and increase membership.
> >
> >
> > Job Duties/Activities (list all of the tasks that
> > are part of your work assignment): The director
> > of public relations reports to the executive
> > director for strategic initiatives and has the following primary job
> > duties:
> >
> > Manage and supervise a group of two to four public relations specialists.
> >
> > Develop and execute a successful publicity
> > strategy for the NFB, including its affiliates,
> > divisions, and chapters in order to further the
> > policies and programs of the NFB.
> >
> > Direct the identification, research, and writing
> > of NFB press releases, media advisories, portions
> > of the NFB Web site, and other NFB publications
> > as needed such as the NFB annual report.
> >
> > Advise directors of NFB programs and initiatives
> > on media relations and coordinate strategies for
> > event promotion and program participation.
> >
> > Work with NFB affiliates, divisions, and chapters
> > to develop public relations strategies including
> > the writing and distribution of press releases.
> >
> > Develop and maintain relationships with members
> > of the press, community and business leaders, and
> > public relations professional organizations.
> >
> > Design and develop NFB marketing materials which
> > include brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and newsletters.
> >
> > Design and develop the NFB annual report.
> >
> > Manage the development of audio and video content
> > for both the Web site as well as other media outlets.
> >
> > Manage the development of content for various
> > portions of the NFB Web site, including the home
> > page. This also includes managing administrative
> > functions of content development such as updating
> > existing information, monitoring for
> > inconsistencies and errors, removing and/or
> > archiving out-dated material as needed.
> >
> > Monitor all media outlets for news reports which
> > are inconsistent with our philosophy, advise the
> > president and NFB leadership of these reports,
> > make recommendations for appropriate responses, and respond as necessary.
> >
> > Provide to the executive director for strategic
> > initiatives an annual public relations budget
> > which accurately reflects anticipated expenses
> > and is consistent with guidelines and direction
> > provided by the Executive Director.
> >
> > Maintain all public relations files and records
> > for both historical as well as audit purposes.
> >
> > Applicants should send, preferably via e-mail, a
> > r?sum? and cover letter indicating salary
> > requirements to: Anthony Cobb, Director of Human
> > Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 1800
> > Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone
> > 410-659-9314, ext. 2281; fax 410-685-5653; e-mail
> > Acobb at nfb.org <mailto:Acobb at nfb.org>. The
> > National Federation of the Blind is an equal
> > opportunity employer. Accordingly all terms and
> > conditions of employment will be carried out
> > without regard to race, creed, color, religion,
> > gender, sexual preference, nationality, marital status, age, or
> > disability.
> >
> >
> >
> > David Andrews and white cane Harry.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:38:34 -0500
> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
> Subject: [Blindtlk] help needed in finding out the specifications for
> talking book stylus
> To: <bct at lists.luv2bablyndi.net>, "DTB TalkList"
> <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>, "BlintTalk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <000501c7e5e7$1b376610$6101a8c0 at dell>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hi,
>
> Does anybody on this list know where I might be able to find out the
> specifications for the stylus used for talking book record players? I need
> the exact measurements in millimeters of the stylus tip and whether or not
> it's a conical shaped stylus. I'm refering to the stylus used for the AE-71
> talking book phonograph record player. I'm confident that my supplier will
> be able to make me a stylus which conforms to the proper specs if only I can
> get them. Thanks.
>
> PS. Also, if anybody out there happens to have some old ten/inch talking
> book disks, (such for example as the "Introduction To Talking Books" which
> was recorded with both sides of the disk having exactly the same material
> but side one was recorded at 16 and 2 thirds and side two was recorded at 8
> and 1 third, and also any old operating instruction disks, I'd appreciate
> it. Thanks.
>
> Sincerely yours,
> The Constantly Barefooted,
> Ray
> Home phone and fax:
> (985)853-0139
> E-mail:
> rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
> Skype Name:
> barefootedray
> Blog:
> www.raysworld.blogs.com
> Podcast .rss Feed:
> http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldofray
>
> God bless President George W. Bush!
> God bless our troops!
> and God bless America
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:38:21 -0400
> From: "Marion & Martin" <swampfox1833 at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] help needed in finding out the specifications
> for talking book stylus
> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <027201c7e5ef$74bff4b0$6401a8c0 at marion475ae1fe>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
> reply-type=original
>
> Ray,
> What's a record player? (smile)
>
> Marion
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Foret Jr" <rforetjr at bellsouth.net>
> To: <bct at lists.luv2bablyndi.net>; "DTB TalkList" <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> "BlintTalk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:38 PM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] help needed in finding out the specifications for
> talking book stylus
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anybody on this list know where I might be able to find out the
> > specifications for the stylus used for talking book record players? I
> > need
> > the exact measurements in millimeters of the stylus tip and whether or not
> > it's a conical shaped stylus. I'm refering to the stylus used for the
> > AE-71
> > talking book phonograph record player. I'm confident that my supplier
> > will
> > be able to make me a stylus which conforms to the proper specs if only I
> > can
> > get them. Thanks.
> >
> > PS. Also, if anybody out there happens to have some old ten/inch talking
> > book disks, (such for example as the "Introduction To Talking Books" which
> > was recorded with both sides of the disk having exactly the same material
> > but side one was recorded at 16 and 2 thirds and side two was recorded at
> > 8
> > and 1 third, and also any old operating instruction disks, I'd appreciate
> > it. Thanks.
> >
> > Sincerely yours,
> > The Constantly Barefooted,
> > Ray
> > Home phone and fax:
> > (985)853-0139
> > E-mail:
> > rforetjratbellsouthdotnet
> > Skype Name:
> > barefootedray
> > Blog:
> > www.raysworld.blogs.com
> > Podcast .rss Feed:
> > http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldofray
> >
> > God bless President George W. Bush!
> > God bless our troops!
> > and God bless America
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > blindtlk mailing list
> > blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindtlk
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:06:58 -0500
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
> To: "NFB Webmaster's List" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>,
> electronics-talk at nfbnet.org, NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List
> <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <020e01c7e604$38568380$220110ac at notebook>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> hi,
>
> sorry for the cross but irritated.
> The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an item.
> They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are supposed to
> retype.
> I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was 'a plug in window' and
> nothing else was spoken.
> Does anyone know how to use the site and get past the visual verification?
> thanks,
> Bryan
> -------------- next part --------------
> hi,
> ?
> sorry for the cross but irritated.
> The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an item.
> They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are supposed to
> retype.
> I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was 'a plug in window' and
> nothing else was spoken.
> Does anyone know how to use the site and get past the visual verification?
> thanks,
> Bryan
> ?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:27:40 -0500
> From: "Chasity Jackson" <chasityvanda at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <001c01c7e607$1b9a6010$a249bc44 at CHRIS>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hey Bryan,
>
> You have to save the image, and once you save it, it will replay it. I know,
> that's weird. But for some reason, it would not play it if you choose to
> open it. So save it, and then play it once saved, and then type it in.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "NFB Webmaster's List" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>;
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>; "NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List"
> <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:06 PM
> Subject: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
>
>
> hi,
>
> sorry for the cross but irritated.
> The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an item.
> They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are supposed to
> retype.
> I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was 'a plug in window' and
> nothing else was spoken.
> Does anyone know how to use the site and get past the visual verification?
> thanks,
> Bryan
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> > _______________________________________________
> > blindtlk mailing list
> > blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindtlk
> >
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/967 - Release Date: 8/22/2007
> 6:51 PM
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:30:05 -0500
> From: "Terra Syslo" <tlsyslo at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
> To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <AGEFKKFGBGKGNECDLDMHGEIJJDAA.tlsyslo at yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> The only way I have found is where the link is to hear the word, instead of
> hitting enter on that link hit your right mouse button or applications key
> and go to save target as and download that file, Then it will open in winamp
> or another program. It is just a .wav file. That's the only way I've gotten
> it to work so far.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> Behalf Of Bryan Schulz
> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:07 PM
> To: NFB Webmaster's List
> Cc: NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List; electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; NFBnet
> NFBCS Mailing List
> Subject: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
>
>
> hi,
>
> sorry for the cross but irritated.
> The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an item.
> They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are supposed to
> retype.
> I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was 'a plug in window' and
> nothing else was spoken.
> Does anyone know how to use the site and get past the visual verification?
> thanks,
> Bryan
>
> No virus found in this incoming message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/966 - Release Date: 8/22/2007
> 9:05 AM
>
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.2/966 - Release Date: 8/22/2007
> 9:05 AM
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:28:14 -0500
> From: don nepple <dnepple at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
> To: NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>, "NFB
> Webmaster's List" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org, NFBnet NFBCS Mailing List
> <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <BAY135-W3502BADD3C78993468FDBEA9D70 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252"
>
>
> what is this ghing that you are taling talking about it is it a web sight i
> would like too know.thanks don.frum idaho.s> From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: nfb-web at nfbnet.org> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:06:58 -0500> CC:
> blindtlk at nfbnet.org; electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; nfbcs at nfbnet.org> Subject:
> [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector> > hi,> > sorry for the cross but
> irritated.> The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an
> item.> They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are
> supposed to retype.> I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was
> 'a plug in window' and nothing else was spoken.> Does anyone know how to use
> the site and get past the visual verification?> thanks,> Bryan
> _________________________________________________________________
> See what you?re getting into?before you go there
> http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507
> -------------- next part --------------
> P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body { FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }
> what is this ghing that you are taling talking about it is it a web sight i
> would like too know.thanks don.frum idaho.s
> > From: b.schulz at sbcglobal.net
> > To: nfb-web at nfbnet.org
> > Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:06:58 -0500
> > CC: blindtlk at nfbnet.org; electronics-talk at nfbnet.org; nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [Blindtlk] craigs list human detector
> >
> > hi,
> >
> > sorry for the cross but irritated.
> > The craigs list uses visual word verification when you post an item.
> > They are nice enough to offer a link to hear the word you are supposed to
> retype.
> > I hit the link, a new page opened and all it said was 'a plug in window'
> and nothing else was spoken.
> > Does anyone know how to use the site and get past the visual verification?
> > thanks,
> > Bryan
> See what you?re getting into?before you go there
> http://newlivehotmail.com/?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_viral_preview_0507
> See it!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:34:08 -0500
> From: David Andrews <dandrews at visi.com>
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Posting counselor vacancies St. Paul,
> Minnesota
> To: jobs at nfbnet.org, rehab at nfbnet.org, blindtlk at nfbnet.org,
> mn-abs at nfbnet.org, nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Message-ID: <auto-000014514110 at mailfront2.g2host.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
>
> >Minnesota Services for the Blind is recruiting two Vocational
> >Rehabilitation Counselors to provides comprehensive vocational
> >rehabilitation services to persons who are blind, visually impaired
> >or DeafBlind. Both positions are located in St. Paul, Minnesota and
> >public transportation is readily available.
> >
> >Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for either position, you must
> >have a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a
> >closely-related field (e.g., Rehabilitation Teaching,
> >Employment/Placement Counseling, Counseling and Guidance,
> >Educational Psychology) with graduate-level coursework in each of
> >the following: theories and techniques of counseling;
> >medical/psycho-social aspects of disability; assessment; and
> >occupational information or job placement. One position is at the
> >Senior level and does not require experience beyond the Masters
> >degree. The salary range is $16.47-$23.93 per hour or
> >$34,389-$49,966 per year. There is opportunity for advancement.
> >The other position is at the Career level and requires
> >three years of related work experience which demonstrates knowledge
> >of one-to-one counseling, caseload management, development of
> >rehabilitation plans, client assessment, and job placement services.
> > The salary range for this position is $18.13-$26.60 per hour or
> >$37,855-$55,541 per year.
> >
> >Resumes should be posted on the State of Minnesota Department of
> >Employee Relations website at www.doer.state.mn.us. For additional
> >information about the position contact Pam Brown, Director of
> >Workforce Development, MN State Services for the Blind, 651-642-0793
> >or at Pamela.Brown at state.mn.us.
> >
> >
> >Pam Brown, Director
> >WorkForce Development
> >State Services for the Blind
> >651-642-0793
>
> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
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>
> End of blindtlk Digest, Vol 14, Issue 18
> ****************************************
>
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