We would like to acknowledge the following contributors to this month’s STAE issue.
The Sterling Creations accessibility team, the Sterling Creations research team, Jeff N Marquis and Kerry J Harrison who are our resident business consultants, Scott Savoy our managing editor, Christian Robicheau our assistant editor, and Donna J Jodhan our president.
We are especially delighted to have both Jeff N Marquis and Kerry J Harrison as part of our magazine staff and as our resident business experts because of their in depth knowledge and expertise as special needs business consultants. Both Jeff and Kerry have written many articles and they have released two editions of their most recent hot selling book called “Untapped Wealth Discovered.”
The first edition of this book was released in mid August 2005 and it has surpassed all promises and expectations of being dynamite, explosive, and seismic and we are very sure that many of you will find it extremely valuable, useful and informative. The second edition was released in April 2006 and it too has gone way beyond all expectations re recognition and sales. Both the U.S and British governments have given their blessing to this book and several business experts have also jumped on the band wagon. Marquis and Harrison are off to a flying start.
We believe in this book because it is unique in that it can help you to get back on your feet if you suddenly find yourself without a job, if you are looking for ways to put money away for your kids’ education, or if you need extra income to help you live more comfortably. The beauty about this book is that it is based solely on realities and logic and not on those fool hardy get rich quick schemes and false and empty promises.
Here are just a few quotes from some U.S government officials and experts to peak your interest.
“Block buster material. This book has the potential to change the way we reduce our costs, increase our revenues, expand our customer base, and stay ahead of our competition.”
“If you are looking for safe ways to protect the future of you and your kids then you should pick up a copy of Untapped Wealth Discovered.”
“Marquis and Harrison have affectively provided their readers with logical and common sense ways to generate and create business ideas that will work because they are based on markets that exist. Moreover these markets are going to be around for a very long time to come.”
“This book is meant to help the little guy. It’s a book for almost everyone. The woman, the entrepreneur, the small business owner, and even the retiree and the college student.”
“If you want to avoid those get rich quick schemes and keep your money safe then Untapped Wealth Discovered is an absolute must read for you.”
Here is what some readers have to say about "Untapped Wealth Discovered."
From Kelly Strasberg vice president of a mid sized computer company in San Francisco:
"As a woman I am really impressed to see that these authors truly understand our plight in the business world. They acknowledge that there is indeed a glass ceiling for women and they show us how to deal with it in a positive way."
From Mark Gregory a foreman who unexpectedly lost his job at a GM plant in Michigan in 2005:
"It's so hard to know what to do when you suddenly find yourself without a job but this book has helped me to deal with things and turn my life around in a very quick time. I'm back on my feet and making very good money. Enough to be the bread winner once more."
From Rick Stone a small business owner in Washington DC:
"This is the first book that I've come across where the authors don't even mention a single thing about getting rich quickly. Instead, they talk about ways to take advantage of niche markets, lucrative opportunities, and rising demand."
From Melissa Goldatt a stay at home mom in Baltimore Maryland:
"I like this book because it presents fresh new approaches to creating your own employment. It also helps you to evaluate yourself and that's important to me because I am seriously thinking of getting into some kind of business to earn some extra income to help out around the house and I don't want to do something new without first examining all of my options."
From Chris Farrell a retired banker in New York:
"I wasn't sure what I would be reading when I bought a copy of this book but I'm sure glad that I did. If anyone is seriously looking to develop a business then this is the book for you. Marquis and Harrison have truly captured the essence of some very important trends and they talk about using these trends to build safe and sound businesses. Something that most of my colleagues should be thinking of before they retire."
From Laura Peterson a professor in business studies in London England:
"I'm glad to see that someone is finally paying attention to women in the business world. After reading this book I am convinced that women can have more than a better chance of being successful in their own businesses."
From Pierre LaPage a recent graduate in Montreal Canada:
"I was just browsing Amazon when I came across "Untapped Wealth Discovered" and the cover looked interesting enough so I bought it because it did not cost too much. It's cool! It has some very interesting techniques. It does not BS you into false hope and the authors don't try to fool you with big terms and cute phrases. No smoke screens here."
The excitement continues to build at break neck speed as these two authors have already been booked solid till the end of 2007 in promotional appearances across North America, Britain, and Europe.
The second edition comes as a result of tremendous demand from both readers and clients as well as from the American, British, and Canadian governments. The first edition sold over 50,000 copies in just six months and we are happy to report that the experts were right when they predicted that the second edition would sell even better. According to our yearend figures for 2006, the first edition sold over 100,000 copies between September 2005 and December 2006 and the second edition sold over 115,000 copies between April 2006 and December 2006. What a wonderful picture for these two authors!
Mr. Marquis is a motivational speaker and a highly paid consultant to both the U.S and British governments. He has over 20 years of special needs business consulting and is absolutely delighted to be co-authoring “Untapped Wealth Discovered” with Ms Harrison. His time is filled with speaking engagements, consulting, and traveling around the world to help set up new ventures.
Ms Harrison also has over 20 years in the special needs business-consulting field and her expertise is constantly in demand and among other things she works as a consultant to the U.S government, she is a motivational speaker, and she finds time to work on other projects for large corporate clients, small businesses, and even entrepreneurs.
These two are indeed an unbeatable combination and if you’d like them to help you keep up to date with up to the minute news then you should visit www.untappedwealth.com and check out the business desk. There you will find daily postings by Jeff, Kerry, and their fellow consultants and you can view all of this at no charge.
If you are looking for easy ways to keep abreast with news flashes, news from off the wires, and important developments and trends in the business world then the business desk is definitely for you.
Hello there! This month we’d like to answer a question that was sent to us by David Collins of Chicago where he asks us if we know of any initiatives being carried out in the Caribbean at the present time re making it easier for disabled persons to vacation there. We found an article that may answer David’s question and David, if you’d like to know more please do not hesitate to send an email to info@sterlingcreations.ca.
Thank you for your question.
Certification Programme for Disabled-Friendly Hotels
By Ministry of Labour & Social Security Jamaica Information Service, October
02, 2006 Monday, October 02, 2006 - Senator Floyd Morris (left), Minister of State in
the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, shares a light moment with
Minister of Tourism, Entertainment and Culture, Aloun Assamba (centre) and
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Derrick Kellier, at the official
launch of the Friendly City Project at the Hilton Kingston Hotel
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be introducing a
certification programme for hotels that cater to persons with disabilities.
State Minister, Senator Floyd Morris, who made the announcement at the
launch of the Friendly City Project on Wednesday (Sept. 27) at the Hilton
Kingston Hotel, explained that hotels having all the facilities for the
disabled would be certified platinum, with ratings of gold and silver for
properties that have some facilities.
"The aim is to say to the world and the wider Jamaican society that, those
particular hotels have facilities to accommodate the disabled," the Senator
remarked. "I think all hotels should yearn to be in that platinum category,"
he added.
The certification programme will form part of the Friendly City Project,
which has three distinct components - public education, accessibility and
customer service.
Expounding on the public education campaign, Senator Morris said that it was
designed to ensure that all Jamaicans became more sensitive to the needs of
persons with disabilities. "It will not just be confined to ensuring that we
make Jamaica friendly but to sensitize the public about the issues that
disabled persons are confronted with on a daily basis," he explained.
The issue of accessibility to facilities and services, he stressed, remained
a major challenge for persons with disabilities and as part of the project,
modifications will be made to the two international airports, hotels, places
of entertainment, public thoroughfares and public transportation.
"The truth is that we must create greater access for persons with
disabilities so that they are able to go about their legitimate business.
You cannot exercise a right if you do not have the means to exercise that
right," he argued.
Turning to customer service, Senator Morris pointed out that this component
was very important if Jamaica is to be successful, especially in the area of
tourism.
"There is need to adopt a more courteous approach and that is what we are
emphasizing because if we are going to be attracting visitors to our
country, we definitely will have to know what are the international norms,
what are the international standards, what is the international language in
terms of relating to persons with disabilities," he argued.
The Minister stated that the launch of the project signaled the government's
commitment to ensuring that Jamaica adopted a friendlier approach to the
disabled. In addition, he said, the project was the culmination of a vision
he had from 1998. "Vision has nothing to do with sight," said the Senator,
Happy February to you out there. This month we’d like to share an article with you that focuses on computers that are being adapted to suit aging users. We all know that as time marches on we are going to be pushed to adapt technology, services, and products to meet the demands and needs of aging or older users. The report published below will give you an insight into this and we hope that it will also give you some ideas as to the types of services and products and information that you may want to look at if you’re looking for new business opportunities.
Computers that adapt as their users age
TheMatureMarket.com, September 09, 2006
Eric Dishman calls it a "demographic tidal wave," and its effects are being
felt worldwide.
Dishman, chairman of the Centre for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) and
General Manager of Health Research and Innovation Group at Intel
Corporation, is referring to the exploding worldwide population of "seniors"
- people who are age 60 or above. The United Nations estimates that the
worldwide senior population was 600 million in the year 2000. This number is
expected to double to 1.2 billion by 2025, and surge to over 2 billion by
2050.
In some countries, including Italy and Japan, 20 percent or more of the
population is at least 65 years old. Many other countries will reach this
milestone within the next two decades.
Large numbers of these seniors are staying in the workforce, some for years
beyond their traditional retirement age. Some countries are even enticing
older citizens to stay in the workforce longer by raising the age at which
they can receive retirement benefits.
As more people live and work longer, they also are likely to experience more
age-related changes in their vision, hearing and dexterity. Some functional
losses are accelerated by the onset of age-related degenerative diseases and
ailments, including hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes and macular
degeneration. Disabling conditions, including arthritis and orthopedic
impairments, tend to manifest themselves as the body ages.
These types of changes can affect a person's capacity to use and interact
with computing devices and environments.
Companies like HP and Microsoft. are addressing the needs of the aging
workforce by making computers easier to use. "Seniors" aren't the only ones
who benefit, though.
"There is a 100% chance that each of us is getting older every day," says
Michael Takemura, director of the HP Accessibility Program Office. "But you
don't have to be over 60 years of age to need some kind of 'accommodation'
in your work environment. People who have hit 40 find they need reading
glasses or they begin having difficulties with their hearing or dexterity.
They may even face a temporary limitation - hurting your arm or hand playing
sports over the weekend - and are challenged to access their computer on
Monday morning. We all encounter situations where we need a work environment
that adapts to our needs."
Here are a few ways that computers have become more "user friendly" for
people who need some kind of accommodation, including those mature workers
in the office.
Displays and readability options can be set to enlarge text and images on
the screen for easier viewing.
Options in Windows. XP make sounds easier to hear or distinguish, and you
can have visual cues as an alternative to sound.
Software can adjust keyboards and mice to make them easier to use. For
example, you can set "StickyKeys" to allow pressing one key at a time
sequentially instead of pressing multiple keys (like Ctrl-Alt-Del)
simultaneously.
The Accessibility Wizard in Windows. XP can help new users quickly and
easily set up groups of accessibility options that address visual , hearing
and dexterity needs all in one place. The Accessibility Wizard asks
questions about accessibility needs. Then, based on the answers, it
configures utilities and settings for individual users.
For people who need more accommodation, there are various types of assistive
technology products, specially designed to provide additional accessibility
to individuals who have physical or cognitive difficulties, impairments, and
disabilities.
HP can help you select the right assistive technology for your needs. You
can conveniently and privately shop online for such solutions when you are
Hello there! I’m normally a very upbeat person but this month I’d like to publish an article that grabbed my attention a few weeks ago.
When it comes to disabled Americans, the third largest minority in the United States, it appears that the Apple Pie American dream for this group of persons may after all not be possible. This according to a recent study and I’ll let you be the judge of this study. All I’ll say on this very sobering and realistic situation is that I hope and pray that some day sooner than later, our government wakes up and realizes that disabled Americans are in dire need of help. Enjoy the rest of February.
Study from Hofstra: 25% of Americans with disabilities - live in
poverty, work full time
THE AMERICAN DREAM IS UNLIKELY FOR THE NATION'S THIRD LARGEST MINORITY; NEW
PAPER BY HOFSTRA PROFESSOR REVEALS ENORMOUS BARRIERS THAT TRANSCEND THE
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY * Americans with disabilities make up the
United States' third largest minority, and yet they are the least likely of
any demographic within the nation to achieve the American dream, according
to Frank Bowe, Hofstra University's Dr. Mervin Livingston Schloss
Distinguished Professor for the Study of Disabilities.
A new study by Dr. Frank Bowe finds that among adults with disabilities:
More than a quarter live in poverty and more than 75% earn less than $20,000
annually
Only a quarter have full-time employment
Less than one fifth go to college
Fewer than half have private health insurance
More than 1 in 9 Americans - 32 million in all - have severe disabilities,
according to the U.S. Bureau of the Census. Dr. Bowe's study, titled
found that among Americans with disabilities, one in four subsists on
below-poverty income and more than 75% have an individual income of less
than $20,000. The 2002 mean income of Americans with severe disabilities was
$18,363, compared with $32,870 among adults in that age range with no
disabilities.
One major reason for the low employment and income numbers is that many
adults with disabilities subsist on Social Security Disability Insurance
(SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the health coverage they
guarantee. Although the monthly funds received from those programs are
barely livable wages, the benefit of Medicare and/or Medicaid is something
this population cannot do without.
Only 13 percent of Americans with disabilities between the ages of 21 to 64
work year round, full time. Because it is so difficult for people with
disabilities to find full-time, year round careers - jobs which feasibly
would provide them with health coverage they need - they acquiesce to this
life of poverty in order to have some peace of mind with their health care.
Only 45% of adults with severe disabilities have private health coverage;
another 46% are on
Medicare and/or Medicaid; and the remaining 19% have no health insurance.
Dr. Bowe also examines education for Americans with disabilities. Dr. Bowe
says that despite measures to level the playing field, the reality is that
educational opportunity for students with disabilities and those without is
not parallel. Schools are only required to provide sufficient tools to help
students with disabilities to keep up with their education. Many continue to
struggle. While the typical 9-year-old would be in the 4th grade, a
9-year-old student with
disabilities is more than half likely (61%) to be in the third grade and
another third are only be in second grade. Among high school students, most
15-year-old students with disabilities are not with their same age peers in
the 10th grade. The vast majority are in 9th grade and more than a quarter
are in the 8th grade.
Dr. Bowe does not dispute that educational opportunities are better today
for students with disabilities than they were years ago, but there is still
progress to be made. In 2004 students with disabilities comprised 6.8% of
all full-time college freshmen. Those who complete their degree are more
likely to get the full-time year round jobs with the private health
insurance and escape the trappings that would likely keep them dependent on
public entitlement programs.
Dr. Frank Bowe has led a diverse career as disability activist and leader,
government administrator, businessman, and scholar. He is currently
Professor in the Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation
Department at Hofstra University. Before joining the faculty at Hofstra in
1989, Dr.
Bowe served as a Regional Commissioner of the U.S. Department of Education's
Rehabilitation Services Administration. From 1984 to 1986 he was the
Chairman of the U.S. Congress Commission on Education of the Deaf.
Dr. Bowe is perhaps best known for his leadership as Executive Director of
the American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities from 1976 to 1981. He
was the organization's first executive officer, and provided crucial
direction during the nation-wide sit-in regarding Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act in 1977, the world's first civil-rights provision for
persons with disabilities, which eventually led to the Americans With
Disabilities Act, passed in 1990.
In 1980, Dr. Bowe was the first person with a disability to represent any
nation in the planning of the United Nations International Year of Disabled
Persons. For more than two decades Dr. Bowe has been a consultant to the
U.S. Congress on a variety of issues. In 1992, he received the Distinguished
Service Award from the President for his lifetime achievement. In 1994, he
was inducted into the National Hall of Fame for People with Disabilities.
The president’s feature
Dept. of Transportation Proposes New ADA Rules for Cruise Ships
February 2007
Sponsored by Donna J Jodhan
Hello everyone! I’d like to publish an article which I feel may fit in very well with this time of year. As so many Americans seem to go on cruises during the long winter months, this article focuses on some very serious ADA rules for cruise ships being proposed by the Dept of Transportation.
I wanted to publish this article now so that our readers would have sufficient time to respond to it. Hope this gives everyone who reads it an opportunity to express their opinions.
Dept. of Transportation Proposes New ADA Rules for Cruise Ships
Dear Readers,
On account of the Supreme Court case of Spector v. Norweigan Cruise Line in
2005, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the ADA applies to foreign
cruise vessels that enter U.S. waters despite their registration in other
countries, the Department of Transportation issued a formal proposal last
week addressing policies and conditions relating to transportation of
passengers with disabilities. The aim of the proposal is to completely
eliminate any discrimination in the treatment of people with disabilities.
It addresses how cruise lines have treated individuals with disabilities and
how that treatment must change once ADA rules are implemented. The proposal
does not address architectural barriers or the operations of the vessels
(which will be handled by the U.S. Access Board separately).
If the proposal is adopted:
- All assistive technology such as wheelchairs and scooters as
well as service animals would be allowed without question.
- People with disabilities traveling on cruise lines will not have
to identify themselves and register as special care guest
prior to traveling.
- The reservation process and all accompanying information will
become fully accessible to all blind and deaf travelers.
- Fees associated with accommodations and assistance can not cost
more than what an non-disabled individual would be charged.
- Cruise lines will not be allowed to require that a passenger
with a disability travel with a companion or assistant if that
individual did not feel it necessary; If a cruise line still
feels one is necessary, it would have to provide one or allow
free passage for an attendant chosen by the traveling individual
with the disability.
- Travelers with disabilities would not have to sign a waiver of
liability as a condition of traveling on cruise lines.
The Department of Transportation's proposal is currently under review and
open to comments from the public, cruise lines, and other stakeholders until
April 23, 2007. To read the entire filing and learn more about how to
Hello all! For my article this month I’ve chosen a submission that was sent to us by Luke Reinage of New York. I chose this article because I feel that it could be of great interest and has some very valuable tips especially so for home user.
Hope you enjoy it.
Thank you Luke.
15 Steps to Speed Up Your Computer
by Pinky McBanon
Your question, how do I speed up my computer? You get frustrated when your
computer is very slow. You can now save yourself from aggravation especially
when you are very busy working. I will show you 15 steps to do to speed up
your computer.
Let me enumerate them: As I have also mentioned on my previous articles
1. Defrag your computer at least once every two weeks (I do it once a week).
Go to start>accessories>system tools>disk defragmenter. You can click on
"analyze" first before you choose defrag, it will tell you if you need to
defrag. Just defrag it even if it reports you don't need to.
2. Do Disk Clean Up at least once every two weeks (again, I do this once a
week). Go to start>accessories>system tools>disk clean up. It will analyze
your disk and will generate reports. I suggest you delete files from the
recycle bin and the files located in the temporary files folder. Note: I
avoid compressing files. It's your call.
3. Clean up your program files, delete and uninstall unwanted programs on
your computer. Go to control panel>add remove programs.
Make sure you restart your computer after uninstalling or removing the
program so that complete deletion will take place.
4. Delete all files (temporary files and cookies from the computer).
Here's how: open a browser. On top of the browser click on
tools>internet options>delete files and then delete cookies. Make
your history set to (0). Others wants it on at least 10. I always set mine
to (0).
5. You have to be very careful in installing or downloading programs. Make
sure you need it, if not please just avoid it.
Uninstalling them is really hard. Many vendors has all the power to have
their program stay in your computer!
6. Always turn on your firewall. I suggest you have only one firewall and
one anti virus. You get less safer if you have two anti virus running (I
know people who likes to have two anti virus programs running on their
computer, I don't know why.)
7. Run anti-spyware programs. I trust spybot,
search and destroy and the Adware from Lavasoft. I run SD every week, I do
immunize them before I do the entire program to run. I run adware every
week too after I run spybot search and destroy.
8. Run complete scan using your antivirus software at least everyday (some
do it once a week). Mine is scheduled at 3:00am everyday.
9. Avoid multi-tasking too much! Meaning to say, avoid opening too many
programs all at the same time running at the task bar.
10. I also suggest you get a dual hard drive (which I know is now common in
the market), one for the operating system only and the other for all the
programs, database and files. This way, the computer boots on one hard
drive.
11. Also check the performance of your computer when connected on the
internet. Go to control panel >network and internet connections >network
connections >right click the mouse on the connection available (e.g. local
area connection "connected", "firewalled") >click on "STATUS". Make sure on
the status tab, you will see the speed (mine is always 100 mbps). The
packets sent and the packets received must not have a very high difference.
If it is sending too much packets (as in ten times) than it receive (then
try to do number 7!).
12. Always make sure you install the latest updates on your computer.
13. Always make sure all devices (drivers, etc) are properly functioning. Go
to control panel >performance and maintenance >system >hardware >click on
DEVICE MANAGER. You will see all the devices and adapters available on your
computer. Make sure you don't see a yellow question mark (?) or this means
there is an error on that device or adapter. If so, you need to update it or
install the right drivers. Updated firmware might also be needed.
14. Browsing the internet? well, I have my google toolbar installed on my
computer and is my default search engine. Their pop up blocker is really
great!
15. A memory of at least 512 RAM might be a good idea installed on your
computer There you go, 15 steps! Good luck!
Ms. Mcbanon has a Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering and Research in
Systems Engineering major in Decision Analysis. She is a Medical Practice
Billing Consultant, Medical Biller/Coder and an IT Consultant. Read more on
her shared knowledge on her personal website at justmypassion.com Pinky
Hello there and a happy February to all of our readers. This month we have assembled a collection of a variety of tips for you and we hope you find them valuable.
Have fun!
Helpful tips for February:
What you need to know when washing your hands?
Soap and water are just as good as those sanitizers.
Wash your hands before and after meals,
each time you handle money,
After playing with your pets,
before and after eating anything,
after you handle garbage.
Unclean hands are one of the prime ways for spreading germs.
Want to take your kids out for a meal at a restaurant?
Take them just before the rush hour,
Get the bill as soon as you have ordered everything so that you don't have to wait around for it after you've eaten.
Kids almost always impatient and cranky when they have to wait around.
What you need to know about front end loading washers?
They use less water,
you should use the recommended laundry soap as this type of soap does not produce as much suds as the regular laundry soap,
front end loading washers save more electricity.
Tired of hurting your hands when opening your cans?
Check out the One Touch can opener. Very easy to use, convenient, and easy to replace the batteries.
There is also another product called the Simply Touch can opener but it's very difficult to put in the batteries as it takes brutal strength to open up the unit to do so.
Looking to reduce your stress levels and your cholesterol levels?
The health experts say that getting a dog can help.
A dog is the trick to these problems.
They're always happy, friendly, always forgives your shortcomings, and are extremely loyal.
They don't give you back chat, all they ask of you is that you feed them, groom them, and treat them well.
Where else can you get a better friend?
Looking to choose the right lemon that has lots of juice?
Don't choose the ones with the rough skins.
These are the ones with the least amount of juice.
Want to know more about the Blogblaster tool?
Don't even think about it.
It's a scam! Don't buy it.
Most blogger websites are going out of their way to block blogs generated through these types of tools.
Accessibility news
Mobile phones can read books
February 2007
By the Sterling Creations research team
Hello again! This month we’d like to bring you some news on how mobile phones can read books. Hope you find this one interesting.
Mobile Phone Can Read Books
By Kim Tae-gyu, Staff Reporter
Korea Times, South Korea, September 19, 2006
LG Electronics, the world's fourth-largest cell phone vendor, has added
another compelling feature to the mobile handset - reading books for the
visually impaired.
The Seoul-based company yesterday started marketing the model, the LF1300,
through LG Telecom, the country's smallest wireless operator, at around
400,000 won.
Only the blind, visually-impaired and dyslexic can buy the talking phone
after presenting a government certificate at sales outlets of LG Telecom.
``The LF1300 is the world's first mobile handset that is capable of reading
books for the print-disabled, who otherwise could not enjoy them," LG Vice
President Cho Sung-ha said.
``This is not about making money at all but about contributing to society.
We will continue to put forth efforts to bridge the digital divide for the
disabled," Cho said.
Users of the gadget can download approximately 300 audio books from the
Internet site of LG Sangam Library to their handsets in two ways.
One is to access the digital library's Web site (www.lg.or.kr) on a computer
specially designed for the blind to get the audio books and transfer them to
cell phones.
The other is to download the digital books directly with cell phones through
the wireless network by touching a hot key on the LF1300 handset. Both
methods are free of charge.
On top of its unique feature of reading books, the LF1300 is not inferior to
the contemporary top-line phones in both outlooks and functionalities.
The sleek 16-millimeter-thick gizmo is armed with an MP3 player and a
Bluetooth headset, which enables users to listen to the music or talks
without a cord.
The user interface of the LF1300 is also customized for the blind, enabling
handset users to control it through a voice guidance system.
However, there is a hitch because the phone's internal memory of 17
megabytes is small even for a single audio book file, which takes up 80 MB
on average.
As a result, a high-volume external memory, which is available at
electronics shops, is a must for the talking book services.
Hi all! Here are some of the letters that we received for this month’s issue.
From George Richardson of Montana:
Last month someone wrote in about the plight of troops returning from Iraq with disabling injuries. Far as I have been seeing on the news many of our young boys are coming home with limbs blown off and I’d like to know what our government plans to do in the way of getting these brave souls back on their feet. Time for Bush to walk the talk instead of talking the talk.
From Dena Ingerfield of New Jersey:
I am glad to see that this magazine has introduced a helpful tips section. I like this and I hope to see a continuance of this section. Maybe you could include some cooking tips from time to time? How about something for single women too? Keep it up.
From Cori Muskatt of New York:
Are Marquis and Harrison planning to write any other books? I’d like to suggest that if they do, they be a bit more specific when giving out strategies. For example, direct their stuff to specific market segments. They can have something specifically for retirees, something specifically for women, and so on. Break their present book into offshoots of mini books.
From Josh Berger of New York:
My son is blind and I’d like to get him interested in learning to play chess. Are there any chess teachers in the Manhattan area willing to help me?
From Stephen Gregory of Toronto Ontario:
In response to someone talking about the CNIB last month, absolutely correct. This agency should be shut down for good. They’ve gone and put up a huge building that’s half empty, they’ve cut services left right and center, and they have the nerve to keep begging Canadians for money that they take and put into their own pockets instead of using it to help their clients. What a shame! This is Canada who calls itself a developed country. Maybe we should be calling ourselves a half developed country.
From Doris Chatfield of Liverpool England:
I started to read this magazine about a year ago and at first I was very disappointed in its contents. However, over the months, they have improved vastly and I like the new feature on helpful tips by the research team. Maybe I’ll send in a tip or two.
From Marco Lopez of Puerto Rico:
Hey there! Any chance of the STAE magazine doing a feature on Puerto Rico? We have lots down here for you to see and write about.
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