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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Gene
I can see occasions where such a holster might be useful. The way I use a cane, it wouldn't but if I used it differently I might want one.
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From: Greg Wocher Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 12:15 PM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nylon cane holsters? Hello, I have a nylon holster that is about 15 years old and it still works. At the top it has velcro that allows it to loop around my belt. I don’t use it much anymore but when I do need it, it is really handy. Most times I carry a bag of some kind with me because of other things I need to carry. I try and make sure to get bags with pockets on the sides of it that will fit my cane,. Greg Wocher On Dec 21, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Holly <feyk7@...> wrote:
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Re: nvda with eloquence
Gene
But the reference was to IBm Via Voice. I don't know what its status is. I suspect it is illegal to not pay for it but I haven't heard much of any discussion of it for years.
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From: Nimer Jaber Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 9:51 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nvda with eloquence Hello Geoff, There is no legal way of obtaining Eloquence without purchasing Eloquence first, or purchasing and owning another program which includes Eloquence, but none of these exist at this point, to my knowledge. So yes, this is an illegal piece of software, and the blindhelp website is known for distributing cracks and illegal software, thus in my view, any reference to that site ought to be prohibited on this mailing list, and any other which wishes to not get shut down for discussing illegal activity. There are legal ways for purchasing Eloquence, but no legal way of obtaining and using it for free unless you have very old software which contained sapi4/5 Eloquence. On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 7:16 AM Geoff Eden <geden1@...> wrote: Thank you GENE, to the best of my knowledge this is a widely available and legitimate piece of software produced by IBM. if anyone has knowledge to the contrary, please let me know as soon as possible. Geoff On 12/21/2020 6:46 AM, Gene wrote: That's probably an illegal utility or add-on and it isn't allowed to -- Best, Nimer Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was addressed. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this correspondence. Action taken as a result of this email or its contents by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) may result in civil or criminal charges. I have checked this email and all corresponding attachments for security threats. However, security of your machine is up to you. Thanks. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ To find out about a free, open-source, and versatile screen reader for Windows, visit nvaccess.org You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter for the latest technology news. To contact me, you can reply to this email or you may call me at (970) (393-4481) and I will do my best to respond to you promptly. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Madison Martin
Hi Keeth and all,
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I just checked The Braille Superstore, and here's what I found: This place is wonderful, with grate customer service!!!!
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ann Parsons Sent: December 21, 2020 6:43 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nylon cane holsters? Hi all, Gene, a cane holster is used when one isn't using one's cane, e.g. when riding in a car, when walking with a sighted guide, when sitting and waiting for a ride, when carrying stuff into your house that requires two hands. Because the holster has a strap that is buckled around the waist, if you stow your cane in the holster, you won't drop it or leave it somewhere. It's a convenience. I've looked on Amazon, but couldn't find them, try The Braille Super Store. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@... Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/ Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Greg Wocher
Hello,
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I have a nylon holster that is about 15 years old and it still works. At the top it has velcro that allows it to loop around my belt. I don’t use it much anymore but when I do need it, it is really handy. Most times I carry a bag of some kind with me because of other things I need to carry. I try and make sure to get bags with pockets on the sides of it that will fit my cane,. Greg Wocher
On Dec 21, 2020, at 11:26 AM, Holly <feyk7@...> wrote:
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Re: redeeming and using an Apple e-gift card
Holly
Troy:
Usually, with a gift card, you need to find something you want to buy, then during checkout, there will be a place to use the gift card and you can put in the redemption code on the card.
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redeeming and using an Apple e-gift card
Troy Burnham
Hi all,
I recently sent an old iPhone back to Apple and they sent me an e-gift card but I can't figure out how to redeem it. There's a link in the e-mail for redeeming it but once I click the list I'm lost. Can anybody tell me how to redeem the card, and then once it's redeemed I know I have to use it on AppleStore.com but how do I do that? I've never done anything like this. Thanks. Troy
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talking contactless forehead thermometers
Troy Burnham
Hi all,
I bought a new infrared contactless forehead thermometer from the blind mice megamall a few months ago, and we used it once since then and it worked but now it doesn't. Has anybody else had trouble with thermometers like this? We always remove the batteries and put them back in when we need to use it, and this morning we tried multiple sets of batteries to make sure the first set wasn't dead and we still can't make it work. This actually isn't the first time we've had something like this happen either, before I bought the thermometer we have now we had another one that didn't work when we tried to use it after a while of not needing it. Thanks in advance for any suggestions, I don't know if these thermometers need to be stored a certain way so they don't get messed up or what. Troy
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Re: nvda with eloquence
Geoff Eden <geden1@...>
Thank you Nimer, I am one within a substantial group of users who believe that we have been using a legitimate substitute for eloquence. I will share this information with them, and in the same breath, apologize to the list for recommending software which appears to be illegal.
Gratefully
Geoff
On 12/21/2020 10:51 AM, Nimer Jaber
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Holly
Norma:
Yes, the cane holster is a real handy accessory. I don't want my cane lying on the ground or a dirty floor, and sometimes you need both hands free to do something. Hope you can get one soon.
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Re: nvda with eloquence
Nimer Jaber
Hello Geoff, There is no legal way of obtaining Eloquence without purchasing Eloquence first, or purchasing and owning another program which includes Eloquence, but none of these exist at this point, to my knowledge. So yes, this is an illegal piece of software, and the blindhelp website is known for distributing cracks and illegal software, thus in my view, any reference to that site ought to be prohibited on this mailing list, and any other which wishes to not get shut down for discussing illegal activity. There are legal ways for purchasing Eloquence, but no legal way of obtaining and using it for free unless you have very old software which contained sapi4/5 Eloquence.
On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 7:16 AM Geoff Eden <geden1@...> wrote: Thank you GENE, to the best of my knowledge this is a widely available --
Best, Nimer Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was addressed. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this correspondence. Action taken as a result of this email or its contents by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) may result in civil or criminal charges. I have checked this email and all corresponding attachments for security threats. However, security of your machine is up to you. Thanks. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ To find out about a free, open-source, and versatile screen reader for Windows, visit nvaccess.org You can follow @nimerjaber on Twitter for the latest technology news. To contact me, you can reply to this email or you may call me at (970) (393-4481) and I will do my best to respond to you promptly. Thank you, and have a great day!
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Re: nvda with eloquence
Geoff Eden <geden1@...>
Thank you GENE, to the best of my knowledge this is a widely available and legitimate piece of software produced by IBM. if anyone has knowledge to the contrary, please let me know as soon as possible.
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On 12/21/2020 6:46 AM, Gene wrote:
That's probably an illegal utility or add-on and it isn't allowed to share illegal software on the list. A list may be closed by Groups.io oowners if it is done and they somehow find out. This isn't just my rule, it is a rule on other lists as well.
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Kay Malmquist
Does anyone remember the little figure eight type
of strap someone used to sell for holding a cane? you could clip it to
your pants or whatever, and then slide the cane through both loops and the
weight of the cane would keep it from sliding through all the way and it would
stay there. It was much smaller than a holster would be and I liked the
one I had years ago. You could use any size cane with it and the thing
worked really well. I have know idea who made it though.
Accept the presence of thorns, but let the rose inspire you.
Steve Pavlina - Self-Help Author - Speaker
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Re: Translating Jaws scripts from one language into another
Juan Gonzalez <jgonzalezh614@...>
Awesome! I will take a look at it. Might be useful thanks.
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From: Leo Bado
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2020 7:03 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Translating Jaws scripts from one language into another
Hello there, I've already translated the talking clock script into Spanish, and I've tested the scripts myself. Just in case you want it either for you or for other people, get it from this link:
Leo Bado “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami, On 12/20/2020 3:41 PM, Juan Gonzalez via groups.io wrote:
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Re: Translating Jaws scripts from one language into another
Leo Bado
Hello there, I've already translated the talking clock script into Spanish, and I've tested the scripts myself. Just in case you want it either for you or for other people, get it from this link:
Leo Bado “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ― haruki murakami, On 12/20/2020 3:41 PM, Juan Gonzalez
via groups.io wrote:
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Ann Parsons
Hi all,
You can always replace the elastic, Gene. If you're handy, you can do it yourself. If not, usually mobility instructors will do it for you at your local blindness center. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@... Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/ Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Ann Parsons
Hi all,
Gene, a cane holster is used when one isn't using one's cane, e.g. when riding in a car, when walking with a sighted guide, when sitting and waiting for a ride, when carrying stuff into your house that requires two hands. Because the holster has a strap that is buckled around the waist, if you stow your cane in the holster, you won't drop it or leave it somewhere. It's a convenience. I've looked on Amazon, but couldn't find them, try The Braille Super Store. Ann P. -- Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@... Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/ Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Norma A. Boge
Hi Keith,
Executive Products carries nylon cane holsters. Nylon Cane Holder N8 (executiveproductsinc.com)
HTH Norma
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Norma A. Boge
I don't have a cane holster but there are times when I wish I did. For example, I've gone to parties (remember those?) and someone will want me to dance. When I'm ready for a drink or whatever, I would rather have my cane to find my way. People tend to forget I'm blind and drift away so I need to have my cane, but I'm certainly not going to dance with it extended or hold it folded in one hand.
I will have a cane holster soon because it'll make my life a little easier when I can again go to rock shows, parties, whatever. 🤞 Message----- From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of Gene Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 8:17 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nylon cane holsters? I've never heard of a cane holster. Why are they used? If it’s a folding cane, the elastic band at the top of the cane can be looped around it to keep it folded. I assume that is what is being discussed, something you keep a folding cane in but why? Gene -----Original Message----- From: Keith S Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 7:31 PM To: tech talk for the blind Subject: [TechTalk] nylon cane holsters? Hi, my family and I just opened our christmas gifts and I recieved a maxi aid white cane and a leather cane holster. I have had a similar leather cane holster from maxi aides in the past and it ended up rotting on me (we live in a hot and humid climate). I also used a nylon cane holster after that which lasted me about 13 years. this one is tearing apart and I am now on the hunt for a new nylon cane holster/bag. My wife's mom said that maxi aides only carried the one leahter holster and no nylon holsters and my wife did a google search and the first thing that popped up when she typed "mylon mobility cane holster" said it was "denim". No other results came up in the google search results. Am I going to have to disassemble a foldable camp chair with a nylon seat and back and make my own now? Just wondering on your experiences finding the items for your mobility and carrying needs. Thanks keith
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Re: nvda with eloquence
Gene
That's probably an illegal utility or add-on and it isn't allowed to share illegal software on the list. A list may be closed by Groups.io oowners if it is done and they somehow find out. This isn't just my rule, it is a rule on other lists as well.
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From: Geoff Eden Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 10:35 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nvda with eloquence Try the IBM TTS, sounds and acts like Eloquence. https://blindhelp.net/software/ibmtts Geoff On 12/20/2020 4:36 PM, Missa wrote: I don’t have the links right now, but that is not what I’m talking about. I mentioned that I am not impressed with vocalizer… It takes too long to get around and as I said it is not as responsive as the previous eloquence add-on that was the illegal one. I do not mind paying, but I am not going to pay for something that doesn’t help my productivity. Melissa On Dec 19, 2020, at 11:32 PM, David Goldfield mailto:david.goldfield@... wrote: Hi, Melissa. There is a legal copy of Eloquence for NVDA, which you can try out or purchase from Codefactory by going to the following link. https://codefactoryglobal.com/app-store/voices-for-nvda/ David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist WWW.DavidGoldfield.org From: main@TechTalk.groups.io mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io On Behalf Of Missa Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 12:09 AM To: main@techtalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nvda with eloquence I have found that eloquence, not just the voice, is more responsive and easier to use. I wasn’t impressed with vocalizer… It sounded the same… But did not work the same. I read that there is a legal version of the ad on, but I am unable to put the other parts together or whatever it is called. Right now, just using jaws. Melissa On Dec 19, 2020, at 9:47 AM, Monte Single <mrsingle@...> wrote: Hi list, Over the years, and especially since I started using a screenreader in 2011, I hear many people talking about the features of Eloquence which they like. I think onne of the main ones is clarity of speech at higher verbosity rates. I mostly use nvda with the Zara one core voice. Once in a while I’ll load the jaws demo when a web page is not working well. Is the default jaws voice Eloquence? Does nvda with eloquence sound the same as jaws with eloquence? Personally, I don’t mind nvda with one core Zara. But, I usually have the verbosity rate just a little faster than normal human speech. I lose too much info if I try listening at a fast rate. Thanks for your feedback. Monte
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Re: nylon cane holsters?
Gene
I either fold it and put it on the ground or depending, I leave it unfolded and slide it under a table or put it up against something. I don't fold it unless I need to to make the elastic last longer.
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Its interesting that there are such things but I suspect it may slowly contribbute to wearing out the cane. Gene
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From: Holly Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2020 8:42 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] nylon cane holsters? Gene: I have a cane holster to keep the folding cane in when I am not using it. i.e. When you are sitting in a restaurant, on an airplane, or anywhere you are sitting when you are not using your cane. Otherwise, you would have to hold on to it all the time, or lay it on the ground or in your lap. Also, if I have a sighted guide for some of the time, I can holster the cane and have my hand free. Very handy.
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