Wednesday Coffee Club
204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago -Join us live for the coffee club, Wednesdays from 9 to 11 AM Eastern, 6 to 8AM pacific. We discuss current issues, cooking, books, new and relevant technologies and product demos. Join us using zoom Conference to ask questions or share your knowledge, using either your computer, iPhone, Android phone, or telephone.
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What it takes to broadcast on the legend.
October 21, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBBill asked for suggestions about how to make the Sports Lounge Live more interesting. Sid Hartman passed away last week. He was 100. He started selling newspapers at the age of 8. There will be a tribute on ATR. Talked a little bit about what it takes to broadcast on the legend. How much preparation goes into each show? Do you use special software? We can now sell adds on the Legend. This will enable an individual to sponsor a show if they want. Chris and Dave did the demo of t...
Is the $99.00 Home Pod Mini for you.
October 14, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBA panel will be created to examine the Legend automation. It will be comprised of DJ's and at least one listener. Things presented at the Apple event. Home Pod mini $99.00. 4 iPhones: the 12 mini, the 12, the 12Pro and the 12 Pro Max. nationwide. Chris gave recipe for air fried apple fries.
What new iPhone is right for you.
October 07, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 103 MBSuggested changes to the legend automation and schedule. On October 13th Apple will be having a phone event. They should be releasing 4 new phones. Eyeglass wipes are good for cleaning the screen of the iPhone. You can get them from Walmart in the optical department. Chris and Dave did a demo of Way Around. wayaround_com telephone 888-898-4465 Chris gave recipe for slow cooker chicken pot pie.
way around labeling system, October 7,2020
October 07, 2020 15:57 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBDemo of the way around labeling system
What you can do with the voice Writer.
September 30, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBBeth asked about using a cassette recorder with Jaws. Doug talked about the Orbit Writer. This is a Braille keyboard without a display. The device can be paired with 5 different bluetooth devices as well as a USB device. This product can be purchased from AT Guys or Guidelights and Gadgets for $99.00. Guidelights and Gadgets sell the device with a carrying case and training material produced by Lisa Salinger. Bard sending free displays to people in Kentucky, Ohio, Utah, and Iowa. C...
Be my eyes and what it has to offer.
September 23, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 101 MBeyes. They are setting themselves apart by offering several categories for specialized help. Dave did a demo of anelectric butter sprayer. Cook's Essential model K48311 selling for $79.50 the phone numbers for QVC are 800-345-1212 or 800-345-1515. Chris gave a recipe for slow cooker swiss steak.
Cook’s Essentials Electric Butter Sprayer September 23 2020
September 23, 2020 16:05 - 24 minutes - 55.1 MBCook’s Essentials Electric Butter Sprayer Item #: k48311 QVC: Phone: 1-800-345-1212, 1-800-345-1515
Your help needed to help program the Legend automation.
September 16, 2020 16:04 - 2 hours - 111 MBAsked people what they would like the Legend automation to be like. Some people suggested a bigger variety of music with some voice tracking. Someone suggested old time radio in the evenings. It wasal suggested that we rebroadcast the Coffee Club or All Things Radio. Will be an updated Apple watch with better sensors for health. New iPad will have a fingerprint sensor even though it doesn't have a home button. Discussed some of the good cjamges with iOs 14. You can choose your defau...
medication and vaccine development,Debby Hill
September 16, 2020 15:56 - 44 minutes - 81.4 MBThis is a presentation from a retired medical social worker from the National Institute of Health (NIH), containing information about medication and vaccine development for new drugs and vaccines. This presentation is by Debby Hill.
Spray Dawn really!
September 09, 2020 17:23 - 1 hour - 103 MBLive conversation about trash bags, grills and many other topics Braille Mantis Q40,
Braille Mantis Q40, September 09 2020
September 09, 2020 17:15 - 54 minutes - 100 MBMantis Q40 This is a Braille display with a QWERTY keyboard. It is available from American Printinghouse for the Blind (APH).
Jeff's new easy chair and a broken tapp.
September 02, 2020 16:18 - 1 hour - 104 MBweekend where blind vendors sell products and talk about them. Talked about gadgets needed for virtual doctor's visit.
You can share information from the Freestyle Libre
August 26, 2020 18:15 - 1 hour - 109 MBshare information from the Freestyle Libre with one of 2 apps Libre View or Libre Linkup. Be my Eyes is teaming up to provide specialized help with laundry products. Chris and dave did a demo of a salad spinner. Ovos 5 quart salad spinner $29.95 on Amazon.
[TheCoffeeClub] Demo, Ovos Salad Spinner, August 26, 2020
August 26, 2020 18:07 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOvos 5-quart salad spinner Amazon
Vegetable Cutter Mandolin
August 20, 2020 03:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBGeoffrey Zakarian Safe Slice Upright Mandolin This is a safe to use upright mandolin that slices and juliennes. This is not the electric mandolin we demonstrated in 2017. This mandolin is manual, but very safe. QVC Item number: k50008 Price: $31.10 https://www.qvc.com/Geof...
How do you show sighted people that we're really not amazing and make them feel comfortable?
August 12, 2020 18:52 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBWhat is the best service for music on your iPhone? Do compression socks work? How do you get the right fit? How do you show sighted people that we're really not amazing and make them feel comfortable? Ask Chris and Dave How do I keep strawberries fresh longer? Fresh paper is made to absorb the ethyleen in fruit and vegetables to help keep them fresh longer. Use a salad spinner after you wash lettuce to remove the water from the lettuce. Chris gave recipe for slow cooker apple...
TheCoffeeClub Demo, audible stud finder,
August 12, 2020 18:47 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBA demo of an audible stud finder has been added to the demos on the website. We did not run it today, but it is available as a download.
It is what it is. The coffee Club for August 05 2020
August 05, 2020 15:36 - 1 hour - 157 MBWalmart ready to compete with Amazon. Offering same day delivery on many things you would shop for at Walmart. Conversation on the benefits of wearing a mask. Chris demoed the New June Oven App.
Updated June Oven App. August 05 2020
August 05, 2020 15:28 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB[TheCoffeeClub] demo, June Oven app update, August 5, 2020 August 5, 2020 This is a demo of the updated June Oven app. On October 9, 2019, we presented an overview of the June Oven, including the IOS app. Last week, a new update for the app was released which substantially changed the way the app can be used by individuals who use VoiceOver on an IOS device.
Who was influential in your life. The coffee club for July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020 18:17 - 2 hours - 167 MBTalked about the influential people in our lives. demo of the Walmart grocery app
Coffee Club demo Walmart App. July 29 2020
July 29, 2020 18:10 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThe demo this week is a walk-through of the Walmart grocery app. This includes getting the app, a bit on setting up your account, and shopping and checking out your groceries.
The winner is? Coffee club for July 22, 2020
July 23, 2020 01:53 - 1 hour - 162 MB[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Gingerbread, July 22, 2020 July 22, 2020 Gingerbread 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup oil 1 cup molasses 1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ¼ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 cup hot water 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups flour 1 cup boiling water Grease bottom of 9 by 13-inch pan. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve soda in 1/3 cup hot water. Mix other ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Chris R.
Auto Nailer demo Coffee Club July 22,2020
July 23, 2020 01:46 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB[TheCoffeeClub] Demo, Auto Nailer, July 22, 2020 July 22, 2020 Milwaukee Aut oNailer M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Palm Nailer Kit with (1) 1.5Ah Battery, Charger and Tool Bag M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Palm Nailer Kit with (1) Home Depot Price: $149.00 Model# 2458-21 Home Depot phone: 800-466-3337
A history of Jim Thorpe PA Coffee club for July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 16:13 - 1 hour - 152 MBTo listen to NFB on Amazon Echo say enable nation's blind skill. athy gave a talk about her town, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The town used to be called Mauch Chunk, which in american indian means bear mountain. The name was changed in 1954 to Jim Thorpe. Switch back gravity railroad led to the invention of the roller coaster. Railroad was used to haul coal. Chris and Dave did a demo of a Chef Not Strawberry huller to remove the stems from strawberries.
strawberry huller, demo for July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 16:04 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBFrom Amazon: Chef'n Original Stem Gem Strawberry Huller, Red/Green - 102-138-005 $6.33 https://www.amazon.com/Chefn-27466-StemGem-Strawberry-Huller/dp/B002XOHZWC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=chef+%27n%27+strawberry&qid=1594738856&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRTEZESzJSQU9QRFkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODI4NjUyWDY2Qlg1VFRRTVNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0OTM1NTRZQjVaWTVBRDBFNlomd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl Dave and Ch...
ZVOX AccuVoice TV Speaker with dialog boost
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThis is a speaker which plays music pretty well, but is designed for televisions, and has a feature called dialog boost to bring dialog to the forefront when it is hard to understand. It also has a built-in level control which can be used, if desired, to keep levels the same.
Loyal legend listeners. Coffee club for July 01 2020
July 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBAddressed listener complaints about the Legend stream. Are there devices to help blind people with social distancing? Demo Acuvoice tv speaker with dialogue boost model AV201 from Zvox
instant mashed potatoes Coffee club for June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBDid a fun poll are instant mashed potatoes better than real mashed potatoes? Main menu tonight talking about 2 new Braille displays from Fumanware. a 20 cell and a 40 cell. Legend listener wants to give away a laptop. You can call the legend line or send an email letting us know your interested in the laptop and write a few sentences about why you would like it. iscussed WWDC. What's new in IOS 14? Use Serie to send voice messages. Picture in picture for multitasking. You will have...
What do you think of the virtual blindness conventions. Coffee club for June 17 2020
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBWe discussed the new virtual conventions for the blindness organizations. Talked about many tech products.
Wednesday morning coffee club demo for June 10 2020
June 10, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBTalking Digital Arm Blood Pressure Monitor w/2 Cuffs Speak to Me: Catalog code: MBPHS655 Price: $79.95 Speak to Me Phone: 800-248-9965 http://www.speaktomecatalog.com /individual.php?item=MBPHS655 HealthSmart Phone: 800-526-4753 This is an accurate talking blood pressure monitor with 2 cuffs. It speaks your blood pressure and pulse rate in a female voice, and has the ability to store readings for 2 people. The memories hold 60 readings per user. Dave and Chris Reighard ...
What is your favorite browser. Wednesday morning coffee club for June 10 2020
June 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBSwaller battery case can charge battery up to 3 times. Which web browser do you use? 70 percent of browser users are using chrome. Talked about the Brave browser. Demo is a talking blood pressue meter. This one includes 2 cuffs. Healthsmart blood pressure monitor sold by Speak to me 800-218-9965 or go to speaktomecatalog_com Healthsmart 800-526-4753 $79.
Electric ice cream freezer with compressor, Coffee Club demo for June 03 2020
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis is an electric ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, so you need no salt and no ice. It makes approximately 1-1/2 quarts. Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker Model: BCI600XL Breville: 1-866-273-8455 https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/ice-cream/bci600.html
Cat's on the plane Coffee club for June 03 2020
June 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 163 MB[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Rocky Road Ice Cream, June 3, 2020 June 3, 2020 Rocky Road Prep Time: 5 Min Cook Time: 5 Min Ready In: 1 Hr Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup light cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup miniature marshmallows Directions In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until sm...
Laptop and desktops. Wednesday coffee club for May 27, 2020
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBhttps://harboltcompany.com/The harbolt company
Does Hetlios work for non-24? The coffee club for May 20 2020
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 162 MBhttps://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Melatonin-Dissolves-Absorption-Strawberry/dp/B07S38C5WW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Natrol+melatonin&qid=1589988893&sr=8-5TheCoffeeClub] Demo, Talking Oximeter, May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020 Talking Oximeter Speak to Me Catalog Catalog code: SOXIM Price $49.95 Phone: 800-248-9965 http://www.speaktomecatalog.com/[ [TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Ham and Beans in the Instant Pot, May 20, 2020 May 20, 2020 Ham and Beans in the Instant Pot 1 pound dry b...
Covid-19 concerns and fears. Wednesday coffee club for May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBA shout out to White cane coffee. https://whitecanecoffee.com/
Game changing events in your life. Wednesday morning coffee club for May, 06, 2020
May 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBToday’s demo is of the InstaCart app. This is a shopping app available in many areas, and if of particular use for grocery shopping, although you can purchase other things, too. It is available on the app store and in google play. [TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Chicken And Noodle Casserole, May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020 Chicken and Noodle Casserole (larger version) 1 chicken + 1 breast and 1 or 2 thighs (or just 1 really big chicken) 12 to 16 ounces of wide egg noodles 2 cans cream of...
Diet coke or potato pouch's. Wednesday morning coffee Club for April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBables, called Potato Pocket she purchased from PulseTv. an as seen on tv website. 800-711-1361 Traeger Pro 780 This is a wi-fi outdoor wood-fired pellet grill that uses food grade wood pellets. Price: $999.99 There are several Traeger Wi-fi grills. For more description of this model, please see earlier demos. The primary focus of this demo is on the IOS app, which has finally been made accessible. There are other, much less expensive Traegers, which are not wi-fi, so if you...
Making your own mask simply. Wednesday Coffee Club for April 22, 2020
April 22, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 173 MBThis demo describes how you can quickly make a homemade face mask to cover your nose and mouth. You will need: 1 piece of tightly woven cotton cloth, approximately 9 by 12 inches or slightly longer 2 rubber bands ½ pipe cleaner or 1 twist tie, optional See demo for instructions.
We care and you share. Coffee Club for April 15, 2020
April 16, 2020 01:00 - 2 hours - 170 MBVirus poem Virus By Maryann Migliorelli I am not Corona Virus I am a virus just the same, Please let me introduce myself I am happy to explain. I am the laughter of little children And the sound of happy feet, Listen closely while they play For their voices strong and sweet. I am the tickle of good Champaign As it bubbles near your nose, And the coziness of cocoa As it warms you to your toes. The summer scent of hot dogs And burgers on the grill, The cocoanut tanni...
Yes Jan there really is a demo Coffee club for April 08 2020
April 08, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBCoffee Club notes for April 8th Survey about being blind during the corona virus. What's coming for the Victor Stream? People reported frezing of GPS after they downloaded all the maps. Live video description of the movie Sherlock on Thursday night. Marianne sending the links to Bill. To find the latest list of all the movies and tv shows with audio description go to acb.orgstadp which is the site for the audio description project. Altogether plus win...
?How do I receive my check. Coffee-Club for April 01 2020.
April 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWalgreens delivering prescriptions free. More people using Zoom to communicate. If you have not filed a return may need to go to the website irsddgovstcoronavirus to fill out a short form. Real ID extended for a year. Have until October of 2021 to obtain it. ACB not going to schamburg. Corona virus morning report a daily nonpolitical podcast. 877-402-6843 to ask questions that will be answered on Sirius-Xm. GGGrandparent is now offering restaurant, grocer...
What is the new Norm. Coffee Club for March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBCoffee Club notes for March 25th 2020 With restaurants going to takeout, what do you do without a smart phone? How do you pay the rent if the landlord doesn't use online payments? Some people are experiencing delays in delivery of groceries and other items. Most bank lobbies are closed and only doing things online or through the drive up window. Some banks doing things by appointment in the lobby. 211 is a good resource for information about services available in yo...
Dealing with covid-19 show for March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBHow are you coping as a blind person with the isolation of the corona virus? Resources well connected 877--7299 toll-free number to call and register for senior citizen group nationwide
Chris Ramsay remembered. Wednesday morning coffee club for March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Homemade Hand Sanitizer March 11, 2020 Homemade Hand Sanitizer Homemade Hand Sanitizer This recipe makes about a cup, but can be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled easily. 2/3 cups 99 percent rubbing alcohol 1/3 cup aloa vera gel 8 to 10 drops essential oil Mix together and funnel into a pump bottle. Note: Oils such as thyme and clove oil have antimicrobial properties, so only use a drop or two because they are very strong and may irritate your ...
Are we prepared for the Corona virus Coffee club for February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBFebruary 26, 2020 Traeger Pro 780 This is a wi-fi outdoor wood-fired pellet grill that uses food grade wood pellets. Price: $999.99 https://www.traegergrills.com/pellet-grills/pro-series/780-575-pellet-grill Phone numbers: Traeger wi-fi grills: 844-994-3473 Traeger non-wi-fi pellet grills: 800-872-3430 Dave and Chris Reighard
Accessible appliances Cofffee club for February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBGreat experience with Spirit airlines. Should hold out for an accessible microwave.
Wednesday coffee club for February 12, 2020. Technology and cook that turkey.
February 12, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBOster electric roaster with self-basting lid Description: This is a 22-quart electric roaster that holds a 26-pound turkey. It has only one knob, with stops on both ends of the dial. It has a nice discernible pointer and can be tactually marked. It is available at amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTRS23-SB-Roaster-22-Qt-Stainless/dp/B00CQLJESK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=electric+turkey+roaster&qid=1581427542&sr=8-3 Current price at Amazon: 59.99 Walmart.com: https://...
Wednesday coffee club for February 05, 2020. credit and debit card fraud and ask Christ and Dave.
February 06, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBThis is ask Chris and Dave Geoffrey Zakarian mandolin on Amazon QVC is out. Bartenders' friend nonabrasive cleaner for ovens and lint free microfiber. Ge adapter 6 outlets for power. Toolkits with all the tools you need for basic repairs. Tap and dye set used with ratchet. Also talked about a torque used for losening hard to remove screws. How to determine which screwdriver tip to use? What's the best spot remover. Rejuvenate from QVC. How to clean the fan in airfryer? Use mecro...