BlindWorld Blog and Podcast

Trying my first mobile blogging entry

2011-10-05T14:37:00.001-07:00

Ok, so this is my first mobile blogging entry. Very cool, if it works.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Location:Colonnade Pkwy,Birmingham,United States

Sendero GPS, LookAround

2010-09-27T05:44:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Have you ever wanted to find out what's in your neighborhood, and -- more importantly -- have you ever wanted to do it with an iPhone app that is fully accessible? You're at the right place. Although there are many apps that let you look around and see what's nearby, this one is special because it is made by a company who understands GPS and who also understands accessibility. Check out this cool review of the LookAround app, done by my good friend and new co-host, Kevin Chao. We look forward to many more reviews by this fine fellow, and I thank him immensely for this submission!!!

Birthday Carriage Ride!

2010-09-21T22:03:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. It is yet another in our on-going array of sound-seeing tours. This time, Brandon and Kelly go on a really nice carriage ride to celebrate Brandon's birthday. I hope you have fun joining them on their trip, and we look forward to yet more sound-seeing stuff from Brandon!!! See you next time!

Speech recognition for Apple iDevices!

2010-09-05T13:55:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Here is a really neat podcast about using Dragon Dictation on your Apple iDevice. A gentleman who has appeared on BlindWorld several times in the past, Mr. Brandon Armstrong of Texas, USA, is the host of this show. Sit back and enjoy the podcast, as Brandon shows you how to use this cool and now-accessible program to speak to your iDevice and have it input text for you. Thanks to Brandon for this submission! We at BlindWorld really appreciate it!!!http://www.shanejackson.net/Drago_Dictation.mp3

A Long-Awaited Accessibility Round Table Podcast!!!

2010-07-31T01:54:00.001-07:00

It has indeed been quite a while since BlindWorld has done an accessibility podcast, and I thought it was about time we changed that. Last evening, or whatever time of day is was for you all, I got together with six new participants, and this is the result of that gathering. For this podcast, we had members from Texas, ALabama, Arizona, Louisiana via California, New York, and we actually had two from Ontario, Canada. It is truly an international podcast, and we had a blast. It turned into a fantastic discussion of IOS 4 and how it is used on a daily basis in the routines of different blind persons throughout the world, literally. I am very excited that these fellows would take the time to help me get this one out to you all, and what fun it was! We always try to do our very best for you listeners, and I do believe we have come back into the podcasting arena with a bang. Sit back, relax, have a drink of your favorite beverage, eat your popcorn, and enjoy the latest BlindWorld round table!!!

Second and Final Part of the Gulfarium Podcast.

2010-05-20T21:01:00.001-07:00

Hello good listeners and readers. On this concluding part of the show, we visit exhibits, go to two more shows and pet a dolphin. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. BBe sure and stay tuned for the next podcast!!!

First Gulfarium podcast.

2010-05-20T20:48:00.001-07:00

Good evening, all. Well, at least it's evening where I am. Our last full day in Destin was probably the best one for me. I got to pet a dolphin, just as I've been hoping to do for over 30 years. It was totally awe-inspiring, and you get to come along with me as I do it! On this first part of the Gulfarium tour, we go to a couple of exciting shows, feed a sting ray, and look around at a few of the exhibits. The next podcast will be coming very soon, so stay tuned.

Another Destin podcast.

2010-05-19T15:07:00.001-07:00

Hello. Today, I had some nostalgic fun with my trusty old iRiver IFP-799T! Anybody remember that one? Well, I certainly do, and I brought it along for some fun. My only wish is that I had my little stereo mics down here, but alas, I do not. In any event, enjoy this little bit of podcasting fun as I do a recording from the Back Porch seafood restaurant. It's all good!!!

3rd and final Naval Air Station podcast.

2010-05-18T21:21:00.001-07:00

Good evening, all. THis is the 3rd and final episode of the series of three podcasts that I recorded from the Naval Air Station museum at Pensacola. In this final show, we finish our tour of the 2nd floor, watch a few movies, and head down to the parking lot and hop in the car for the ride home. Thanks for listening, and I hope to do at least one more podcast from our summer vacation in Destin. Next time, then!

More of the Naval Air Station Museum tour.

2010-05-18T20:52:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. This is the 2nd podcast in the series of three that I recorded from the Pensacola Naval Air Station Museum. In this episode, we visit the 2nd floor after having left the Imax. We walk around, look at planes and all sorts of plane parts and accessories, and the show ends with us going on a motion ride. It is a flight simulator, and I think you'll enjoy us having fun on it. Stay tuned for the final episode, coming up in a few minutes.

Naval Air Station, Part 1

2010-05-18T20:47:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. The following group of podcasts are a series of events that happened earlier this afternoon. I, along with my father-in-law, Benny, and my brother-in-law, Paul, went up to the Naval Air Station Museum in Pensacola, Florida. It took us about an hour each way, and we spent around 4 hours in there. What fun!!! As you will be able to tell, we had a blast. I have divided the podcast into three parts, and this is the first one. We arrive at the museum and head into the exhibits on the 1st floor. Just as we are about to enter the Imax theater, which cannot be recorded, I end this episode. Stay tuned for the 2nd and 3rd episodes, also coming up this evening. If you are using iTunes, make sure and check the podcast feed often, so you can get all three episodes as they come down from my slow connection here in Destin.

The Crab Trap Restaurant in Destin.

2010-05-18T20:03:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. On SUnday afternoon, my lovely bride and I traveled to the Crab Trap, which is a seafood joint here in Destin. The podcast was awesome, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. By the way, the food was very good indeed. Stay tuned for several more podcasts of our summer vacation.

First podcast from Destin!

2010-05-15T20:38:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. We arrived in Destin, Florida late last evening and got settled in and unpacked. Today, we had our first visit to the beach, and man, the waves were awesome, and the wind was up a bit. Thanks to the wonderful options built into my trusty new Sony PCM-D50 field recorder, the wind did not prove to be a factor, as I explain on the podcast. I hope you enjoy this one, and there will be several more as our summer vacation continues.

Introducing a new host and having fun with the Book Port Plus!

2010-05-12T14:31:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. It is time for yet another podcast, and this time, we have Mr. Jamie Pauls to demonstrate his Book Port Plus for us. It is an awesome show, and I trust that you all will enjoy it!!!

Long-anticipated podcast

2010-04-25T22:25:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. I am so sorry to my faithful listeners! It has been ages since I have taken the time to do a podcast for you all, but I am making it up to you in a big way. Tonight, I recorded a show for you on my new Sony PCM-D50 field recorder, and man, did it sound some kind of good. I had a blast, and can you guess what kind of show it is? That's right! You people who love my cooking cast will love this cast!!! Take care, and please let me know you liked it! It will not be long before the next show, I promise you. Later!

MIUSA Keynote Speech.

2009-12-14T13:01:00.001-08:00

Hello, all. I hope you all are gearing up for the holidays, and I trust that you all will be ready for the new year that is to come, shortly. I am very excited to bring a little surprise your way! We have an early Christmas gift for you on BlindWorld!!! Today, there is a new podcast presented by a new hostess, and we are so proud to welcome her to the BlindWorld family. Ms. Christie Gilson is along to let us hear a speech that she did at an event sponsored by Mobility International USA. These folks are all about blind people traveling and studying abroad, and it's very kind of Ms. Gilson to let us post this for her. We hope she will contribute many more episodes to BlindWorld, and I encourage you to sit back and enjoy this one!!! Thanks, and we'll be with you when there is another show for your listening pleasure!

Bose iPod Doc!!!

2009-11-12T15:28:00.001-08:00

Hey, everyone!!! It has been quite a while since our last show, and I'm glad to have something to present to you after all this time. Dennis Bartlett is back with another of his mini-podcasts, and this is an excellent one! TOday, Dennis shows us his brand spanking new Bose iPod doc, and he tells us all about how to use it. Once again, Dennis is using his trusty iPhone, and I am very glad to have these shows that are recorded directly from that device. Thanks, Dennis!!! Everybody, please enjoy the show.

Awesome new Round Table Podcast!!!

2009-09-14T14:32:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. I hope you are having a fine day, wherever this new update finds you. Today, I am very excited to present the latest in our series of Round Table shows!!! This one, is some ways, is the funniest podcast I have ever produced. The gentlemen who took part were aid back, totally cool, and letting their funny sides show!!! We had Steve Sawczyn of Augusta, Main; Dennis Bartlett of Thermal, California; Jessie Hernandez, of Miami, Florida; Buddy Brannan, of Erie, Pennsylvania; Shane Jackson, of Vestavia Hills, Alabama; and a surprise guest, Robert Carter, of College Station, Texas. A big welcome goes out to Robert for his debut on our show, and we hope he returns, often. Also, a big hats-off to Apple for the updates discussed in this show!!! You all enjoy, please, and take good care. We'll look forward to being with you on the next BlindWorld Podcast!!! Life is so beautiful!!!

Long-anticipated installation of Apple's Snow Leopard with VoiceOver!!!

2009-08-29T00:47:00.001-07:00

Good day, all. It is time for possibly one of the best and most anticipated podcasts that BlindWorld has ever attempted to do. On August 28, Apple released Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard. This version of the Mac OS has some very significant updates to VoiceOver, and I thought it would be really neat to do a complete installation, right from beginning to the very end. That, dear friends, is exactly what we have done. Buddy Brannan and I sat down late on the evening of August 28, and we began to podcast. By the time we were done, Snow Leopard was installed on a brand new partition and up and running for the very first time. Sit back, relax, and get to know the newest and sleakest "big cat!" Here, Ikttie, Kittie, Kittie, it's Shane and Buddy, and we're going to install you!!! Here is the show. Thank you so much for listening!!!

IBart, traveling in the San Francisco Bay area.

2009-08-23T00:28:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Today, BlindWorld is back with yet another podcast for your listening pleasure. This one features a brand spanking new hostess, Miss Olivia Norman of Los Angeles, California. Olivia will take us on a brief tour of the IBart app for the iPhone. She will tell us how she uses this app when she visits her relatives in the San Francisco Bay area. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!!! Thank you, Olivia, and please do more in the future. We love it!!! Here is the show!!!

a Brief Talk Concerning Imap.

2009-08-22T00:35:00.001-07:00

Hi again, neighbors. It's Dennis Bartlett again! This time, Dennis shows us how he uses Imap instead of Pop, and as he has for quite a while, now, he demonstrates it using his iPhone. Hope you enjoy this one.

A Brief talk Concerning the iPhone and its Battery

2009-08-22T00:33:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Today, Dennis Bartlett, a regular contributor to BlindWorld, will talk to us about his iPhone and some perceptions about the battery. Hope you all enjoy the show!

Brief review of Navigon GPS with the iPhone!

2009-08-14T11:06:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Today, Dennis Bartlett takes us on a very quck and to-the-point tour of Navigon with his iPhone. As usual when doing this type of cast, Dennis is using his iPhone to actually record this one, and I love this approach. I really appreciate his contributions, and if any of you want to do the same, please email me, and I'll consider your entry. Again, thanks, Dennis. Enjoy the show, and we'll be back wht you again on the next episode!

Grilling with Buddy!!!

2009-08-13T19:46:00.001-07:00

Good evening, all. Buddy Brannan is at it again! He has his brand new binaural mics from the Sound Professionals, and he is up to no good with them! He has decided to take us with him as he grills some food for his family!!! Listen as he tells you what happened to the first part of the recording, which I did not upload! Don't be so hard on yourself, man! It happens to the best of us! Here is the show,a nd thanks, Buddy! Please continue to do more of these types of shows for us! I really appreciate your contributions to my podcast!!! Until next time, everybody, take care, and God bless!

It's Spaghetti time!!!

2009-08-13T19:43:00.001-07:00

Hello, folks. I told you that we would be putting on a Spaghetti cast, and here it is!!! I do hope you enjoy this one! It was a little frustrating for me, but then again, this is my first time ever to try and make spaghetti. Sit back, relax, and have fun listening to the show!!!

Informal Mac Discussion.

2009-08-09T23:08:00.001-07:00

Hello, podcast fans!!! This morning, I am going to present to you a very informal Mac round table show. Five of us fellas got together and decided on the spur of the moment to do a podcast, so that's what happened. We even have two new voices for this one! I hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. Here is the show!!!

Making Arabic Coffee!

2009-08-07T21:36:00.001-07:00

Hello, faithful podcast subscribers! I've been telling those of you on Twitter and other social networking places that I would be making an Arabic coffee podcast as soon as I got the proper equipment. Well, it is finally here, and so is my shipment of wonderful Arabic coffee. On this show, we actually do make and drink Arabic coffee. I used an ibrik, which is a Turkish/Arabic coffee kettle. We put that on the burner and did our coffee making right here, and it was fantastic. If you would like more information about Arabic coffee, check out Coffee Break. The nice lady there would love to sell you some Arabic coffee, and she will even help you find traditional ibriks if you need them. A note to all listeners. Do *not* follow my advice on the podcast concerning the proper link to her site. I gave incorrect info in the show, so please do follow these show notes. If, for some reason you do not follow these notes, you won't get to the correct site. I'm sorry about that, but I'm not going back and re-editing the podcast just for that! LOL! Pitiful, right? Oh, well, sue me!!! See you on the next show!!!

Making Coffee with My New French Press.

2009-07-29T23:05:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. It is time for another of my famous coffee podcasts! This one features the lovely Abigail and I as we set up and user my new French Press coffee maker for the first time. We also debut some really good Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. I really think you will enjoy it very much, so get ready for some major coffee. Here is the show!!!

Correcting some misunderstandings.

2009-07-18T18:51:00.001-07:00

Hey, good podcast listeners. This is another brief one from Dennis Bartlett. Thanks, Dennis! In this one, Dennis clears up some misunderstandings about yesterday's iPhone productivity podcast in which some WIndows users were angered by some very minor remarks about Outlook. Certainly, we must all respect each other's views, and I do ask that my listeners respect Dennis' views on this matter. I will post no more podcasts concerning this, but Dennis does need to be allowed to clear up what was clearly not meant to set off a new Windows VS Mac war in the blind community. With that in mind, please enjoy the show. See you next time.

Productivity with the new iPhone 3G S.

2009-07-16T07:38:00.001-07:00

Hi, all. This is a very brief podcast, and it comes to us from Canada. Our good friend, Dennis Bartlett, tells us how his iPhone is being used in a very productive way. What is quite unique about this one is the fact that Dennis actually recorded it on his iPhone. As far as I know, this may be one of the first podcast recordings done on the iPhone for the blind community. How cool is this!!! In any event, enjoy the show, and I will return very soon with another episode of the BlindWorld Blog and Podcast.

Booksense unboxing!!!

2009-07-14T07:58:00.001-07:00

Hello, podcast listeners. It is time for another episode in the long list of BlindWorld podcasts!!! This time, we shift away from the Mac for a bit to focus on a new product from GW Micro, the makers of the Window-Eyes screen reader and the Braillesense notetaker. Today, we present to you a new pocket-sized book player that they have come out with, known as the Booksense. A very dear friend of mine, Buddy Brannan, will demonstrate this unit after he unboxes it for you! He gives you a brief tour of the unit, and you get to see him use it for the very first time! Join Buddy as he unpacks his new toy on this episode of the BlindWorld Podcast! Here is a special note for you! Listen very carefully to the introduction to this podcast!!! Doesn't Buddy's beautiful daughter, Alina, sound just too sweet? She's awesome!!! Thanks for doing that cool intro, Alina, and thanks to Buddy for the show. Look to hear Alina on future episodes as well!!!

iPhone Podcast 3: THE IPHONE!!!

2009-06-21T03:11:00.001-07:00

Now, after talking about it, after getting it, after feeling how smooth and sexy it is in the hand, we put it through its paces! Join Darcy Burnard, Buddy Brannan, Jessie Hernandez, and I as we introduce you to the iPhone in a big way. We discuss the iPhone at length, we take the phone through its home screen, visit the phone app itself, take a look at browsing the web and sending messages, as well as talking about the compass! After that, we do some more cool things with the iPod section of the iPhone, and we talk about how much of a revolution this is for the blind community. We also give a shout out to our very fine friends at Serotek and talk about their wonderful contributions to the discussion of the Iphone and the Apple platform, although they are a Windows screen reading manufacturer. Thanks, Mike, and all the folks over there. We hope you enjoy this one as well as we did! Now, sit back, find your favorite beverage, and listen to the iPhone!!! Thanks to the participants, and a big thanks especially to Darcy Burnard for his wonderful hosting job! Also, a huge thanks to Jessie Hernandez for believing that I could figure this thing out in less than two days! Finally, thanks to Buddy Brannan for being another brand new guest on the BlindWorld podcast. We hope you like this show, and we intend to do more, here at BLindWorld, so stay tuned.

iPhone Podcast 2: Trip to the AT&T store!

2009-06-21T01:02:00.001-07:00

Well, howdy, yet again. This time it's off to the AT&T store, bright and early on Friday morning. It's all as I promised you! I stand in line, get very hot, finally get in the store, and get my iPhone! I have bleeped out a phone number in the middle of the show, so you should not be alarmed if you hear a loud beep. Anyway, have fun, and enjoy this second episode of the series of iPhone podcasts. The 3rd one is the big one; the one you have all been waiting for; and it is coming. Again, I promise!!!

iPhone Podcast 1: Count-Down to iPhone!

2009-06-21T00:59:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Here comes the great iPhone extravaganza I have promised you all. The iPhone arrived yesterday, and I have been using it ever since. Thursday night, I began the count-down with some musings. This first show is the first of a a series that now numbers three podcasts concerning the iPhone. I expect it to grow bigger, but for now, it's a trio. Enjoy, please!!!

Nfb Trashes Mac!

2009-06-10T13:30:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. The Screenless Switchers Podcast has just posted a rebuttal to a horrifying article about Mac OS X that is to be published by the National Federation of the BLind. This is the second time this organization has trashed Mac OS X, and it is absolutely disgraceful. I received permission from the owners of The Screenless Switchers Podcast to air their episode on our show. Please click here to listen. As a slight warning, I will tell you that this episode is very long, over 2 hours. Please do listen to the whole thing, though, as it is most relevant and very thorough. Thank you.

WWDC Round Table Podcast!

2009-06-09T15:05:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Yes, it is time again for another BlindWorld round table. This time, I, along with Darcy Bernard of Ontario, Canada who is half the duo that operates the two podcasts which can be found by visiting the Screenless Switchers podcast and the Darcy and Holly podcast, Jessie Hernandez from the Metro area of Miami Florida, Dennis Bartlett also living in Canada, Pratik Patel who lives in New York City, and Scott Rutkowski of Sidney Australia, discuss all the happenings at yesterday's WorldWide Developer's Conference. We highlight the new MacBook Pro line of laptops from Apple, the upcoming release of Snow Leopard, and the biggest news of all, the fact that the newest addition to the iPhone line of devices will be accessible to the blind. Join us for a great deal of great information, some serious chat, and even some fun thrown in for good measure. Click here for the show. I hope you find it useful, and I hope you pass it on to anyone that would benefit from its content. See you next time

Syrinx round table!

2009-05-31T22:32:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Here is yet another round table from the BlindWorld Blog and Podcast. This time, Dennis Bartlett, Jessie Hernandez, Orin, and I all participate in a discussion of the Syrinx Twitter client for the Macintosh operating system. We also briefly talk about mobile phones and that really cool Twitter app, Twikini. We love that app, and we couldn't help discussing it again! Also, we just had an outright good time. Click here to enjoy the show!!! Thanks so much for listening! See you on the next episode!

Podcast on using Twitter with your Mobile Phone!

2009-05-24T22:03:00.001-07:00

Good evening, morning, afternoon, whatever it is where you are!!! I am here with a long-anticipated podcast, and I appreciate those of you who have faithfully waited for me. Last evening, or early this morning, Steve Sawczyn, Jessie Hernandez and I did a really neat show on using Twitter with mobile phone technology and access software. We focused on JibJib, which is a java application fur using Twitter; and we also focused on Twikini, a very accessible Windows Mobile Twitter client. We had a ball doing this one, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Click here for the show and listen to your heart's content. I am also going to forward a link to the show over to the developer of Twikini, so maybe we'll get this guy some well-deserved publicity. Many blind persons are enjoying the benefits of his program, so let's help him all we can. See you all next time!

Twikini!!!

2009-05-22T02:27:00.001-07:00

Hey, you all. Shane Jackson, here, with something you all just might find of great interest, especially if you use a Windows Mobile phone! This is a new twitter app for both Windows Mobile standard and Windows Mobile Professional, and it is called Twikini I really think it would be worth you checking this little gem out, as I have. Now, if you are totally blind, as I am, there is even more good news. This program works really well with Mobile Speak Pocket, a screen reader for Windows Mobile users who rely on speech, Braille, and magnification, and you really can't beat the price. Also, I know I'm supposed to post a screenshot of Twikini, if I want to get the program for free, but alas, being totally blind, I'm not sure how to do that just yet! I'll try, though. Maybe it will work. Let's see, here. This should be a picture of Twikini in action, so maybe that is good enough. I sure hope so. Anyway, I'm off to bed. You all go and look at this program, and put it to good use on your phones! Happy tweeting!

Coffee, anyone?

2009-01-05T10:04:00.001-08:00

Hello, friendly podcast enthusiasts!!! Today, all you nostalgic listeners, the ones who remember my old cooking and coffee casts will be delighted to know that I am now able to present a new one of those famous shows. This morning,, I made coffee, using my new coffee grinder, and you get to participate. I hope you enjoy this episode. Let me know what you think!!! More coming, soon!

I lied.

2008-11-12T13:23:00.001-08:00

Yes, I did indeed tell a little white lie. I think I will post one more. This one is using the Olympus DS-30 recorder, and I think it sounds pretty good! Let's see how you enjoy it! Here is a visit to Sneaky Pete's that Gerald and I took alst year. I hope you find it entertaining. The Olympus really did a decent job!

Aquarium.

2008-11-12T13:20:00.001-08:00

Finally, to end the day, I have a 4th podcast. This one is not part of a series, but it is an excellent recording, using the Zoom h2 to its fullest. Steve Sawczyn, of Augusta, Maine, I hope you thoroughly enjoy these. Here is our visit to the Tennessee Aquarium! Enjoy!

fireworks!!!

2008-11-12T13:18:00.001-08:00

Again, this one features the Zoom h2. We ended the day with quite a bang! Here is the final show of this three-part series.

another podcast featuring the Zoom h2 recorder.

2008-11-12T13:17:00.001-08:00

Hello. Here is another podcast, from that same day, and it also features the Zoom h2 recorder. We were having quite a blast!!! Enjoy this one.

Aquarium podcast, Featureing the Zoom H2 Handy Recorder.

2008-11-12T13:15:00.001-08:00

Hello, friendly podcast listeners. Toay, I am a little bit nostalgic. A good friend of mine, Mr. Steve Sawczyn, had asked to hear some shows featuring me using the Zoom h2 recorder. These next four podcasts will indeed feature that fine recorder. Sit back, relax, and travel back to the very beginning of this year, when I could still drink Dr. Pepper and eat what I wanted! Enjoy these!!! Here is the show.

Talking iPod Nano Demo.

2008-09-18T22:59:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. I have a surprise for you! Last night, I was priveleged to obtain the new 16 GB iPod Nano. What's so special about this iPod? It talks! No lie, folks, it's awesome. Some things still do'nt speak, but hopefully, that will be rectified in the future. I did a review of the new talking iPod Nano 4th generation at Josh de Lioncourt's site, so go and check that out for yourself. After that, come back and listen to the podcast. It's really cool, and I hope it proves helpful!!! Take care, God bless, and I'll have more, soon!

Destin Part 4.

2008-07-08T00:49:00.001-07:00

Hello, folks. This is the last one of our series concerning our summer vacation. On this final episode we are off to ride the Seablaster! This is the biggest speedboat in Destin, and it took us about three miles out into the Gulf of Mexico!!! We had a very good time, and some of the people on the boat had a better time than we did, apparently. The beer and wine were flowing, and you can tell it!!! By the way, we had none. I joke about it constantly, but I ended up drinking a bottled water!!! Good stuff! Enjoy the podcast, and I'll be back very soon with another regular episode. There were a couple more shows that I planned to do, but they did not turn out like I wanted them to do, so they will not be posted. Later!

Destin Part 3.

2008-07-08T00:33:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the third podcast in our vacation series. This time, we go down to the beach and almost get blown away by the wind. Poor Little Zoom H2! It didn't stand up well i that strong wind, but I made the best of it. I hope you crack up at the very end. The sind screen came loose and the recorder dropped out of my shirt. It was hanging by the headphone cable, and I was very grateful to have caught it before it hit the sand. It is funny, and you will love it! Here is the podcast!!!

Destin Part 2.

2008-07-08T00:30:00.001-07:00

We continue with our summer vacation, and this time, we go to the very famous Luck Snapper Restaurant! It was a fantastic trip, and you will be joining Abby, her family, and I, as we eat and chat for quite a long while. You also get all the ambience you have come to expect from the BlindWorld Blog and Podcast!!! Enjoy the show and come back for the next one in this series!

Destin, Part 1.

2008-07-08T00:15:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. It is early in the morning, and I am still up podcasting. Here is the first of four podcasts from Destin, Florida. We had a wonderful time on the Gulf Coast last week, and you get to enjoy some of what we did. I hope you enjoy these vacation podcasts. See you next time!

This is only a test.

2008-06-20T22:12:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. I am trying an experiment. If it works, fine. If not, please disregardd this entery. I am going to try and port some of the older podcasts over to the new feed, so hang in there with me if this does not work.

Aquarium podcast

A podcast on a cell phone that is pretty popular.

A podcast concerning a cool bluetooth headset.

What happened on New Year's of this year?

We're going caving in this episode.

Getting the car washed.

Zoom H2 Podcast.

2008-06-09T17:41:00.001-07:00

Hello, everyone. This is my first podcast recorded totally in Sound Studio, and it came out very cool indeed. I'm so proud of the job SOund Studio did! Wow! Well, in this episode, we discuss the Zoom H2 very briefly. Did you know that your Zoom H2 Handy Recorder came function as a wonderful USB microphone? I tell you how to get it up and running, and I hope it works for you. Let me know how you enjoyed the podcast. See you next time.

A small review of Audio Hijack Pro.

2008-06-01T22:23:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Glad to have another podcast up for your listening pleasure. In this episode, I demonstrate how to use Audio Hijack with multiple inputs. I show you what two different USB microphones sound like, and I also demonstrate how to use the line-in by playing with my portable XM satellite radio. While doing all of this, I go through a couple of the relevant tabs and show you how to configure your recording settings and how to create a new session and get it up and running. I had a blast, and I am sure we will do many more like this one. I hope you enjoy the show. See you next time.

Mobile Round Table

2008-05-30T19:11:00.001-07:00

Hello, everyone. Today is a cool day for a podcast, and I am proud to give you this new show. We had so much fun doing this one, and I trust that you will enjoy it a great deal. Your feedback is welcome. By the way, if you hear my Skype talking in the background, as when somebody comes online or goes offline, think nothing of it. That is purposeful, and I really want to leave that as is. Thanks so much for listening, and we will see you on the next podcast!

Standing up for the Gospel.

2008-05-26T11:01:00.001-07:00

It has been a very long time since my last post, and firstly, I want to wish all in the U.S. a very Happy Memorial Day.

Why do some people assume that you have to be an idiot to stand up for Jesus Christ? After all He endured for us, and after all the injustices that were done to Him, don't we at least owe Him that much? Good heavens. Are we idiots, or are we just plain stupid?

Some think that you would have to be off your rocker to be a devoted and devout Christian. It is assumed that you have absolutely no intelligence if you stand up for the Gospel. You have to be an atheist to be intelligent, apparently. At least, this is the prevailing view in the United States. I hate that! I'll stand up for Christ, no matter what the circumstances! I guess I'll be kicked out of certain communities, removed from discussions, deleted from Twitter, taken off SKype contact lists, but that's perfectly fine with me. As the Doobie Brothers said so well, "Jesus, He's my friend!!! He's just alright with me" Sorry for the rant folks, but there are plenty of intelligent people who believe firmly on the solid rock of Christ and all that He did and will do!!! There, I'm off my soap box for a while. GOod day to you all!!!

Haven't posted for some time.

2008-05-12T19:14:00.001-07:00

Hey, bloggers. Life is good here in Vestavia Hills. I've been on Twitter, doing what we do on there, and it is so much fun. Tonight, Abby and I had date night. We went to IHOP, and we had a great breakfast in the evening. Cool. I'll do some more blogging, later. Keep your eyes on this blog, or your ears if you're blind.

Correction.

2008-05-03T13:51:00.001-07:00

You know, I just realized something. My last message had a link that didn't work. I wanted you all to check out our church. They have a pretty cool web site, and you'll enjoy visiting it.

Saturday, very boring.

2008-05-03T13:11:00.001-07:00

Well, good afternoon. It is me, yet again! Yes, it is very boring around this place, and I am trying to figure out what in the name of Charles Dickens am I going to get myself into around this joint. Twitter is slow, Abby's not home yet, and I'm just ... well, ... bored! That's all I can say. Tomorrow morning at church, we will take the Lord's Supper, and that will be awesome. Also, I have to read the opening Scripture, and it will be from 1 John. I also must teach the youth in Sunday School, and we will be talking about Christ as the Perfect Sacrifice. Hebrews is a hard book to teach from, but it is also very rewarding. It explains to the Jews how the New Covenant of Christ is far better than the Mosaic Covenant and all Covenants up to that point. I am enjoying Mike Gaydosh's teaching, and Dr. Steve Cowan's teaching. We really do have a great church. Good stuff. I'm gonna go for now. Baby will be home around seven or eight, and I can't wait for her to get back here. I know she's having a ton of fun, but I miss her. I've made it pretty well, though; and I've even managed to get some good sleep. I'm actually proud of myself. Later.

Early morning post.

2008-05-01T23:12:00.001-07:00

Good morning. It is very early indeed, and I am about to take a sleeping aid and go to bed. Abby and Caty will be leaving in a few hours. I hope I can wake up enough to tell her bye, Abby, that is. I'll miss her while she's gone. She'll be back on Saturday. I guess it's so hard because, in our four years of marriage, we've maybe spent two nights apart. It's sad when she leaves, as it reminds us both of the days when she used to leave so long ago, when we were courting. Goodness. At 34, you'd think I shouldn't feel that way; too sentimental or something. Not me. Anyway, it will be fine. I'm going to play Mac, sleep, eat, and have fun. YOu never know what I'll get into. However, all my thoughts will always be on Saturday night, when I will hear that key turn in the lock. She'll be home. I will miss you, Baby, and I love you! Good night, everybody. This blogger is going to try and rest.

Let me try something.

2008-04-30T20:26:00.001-07:00

Hey. I'm back. Sorry for the typos in the last entry. I'm getting used to this new keyboard. I want to see if I can add a hyperlink to this post. this site is where you will be able to find my podcasts, but alas, there is no web page up there. I only use it as an ftp site, so you won't actually see anything but filenames. Too bad, but that's the way it is. Ok, see you later.

Excellent day.

2008-04-30T20:20:00.001-07:00

Well, hello. It is late in the evening, and I am just going to submit a little entry, here. Today was cool! Gerald and I did some business-related stuff, and then we had lucn at Buffalo Wild Wngs. I thought we were going to the one out in Trussville, but he surprised me and took me to our favorite one. Those wings are good. His wife, Kay, wants to come over there and have their wings some time, so we'll invite her soon, I'm sure. Not much else has been going on around here. We had prayer meeting tonight, and it was really good to see all the good folks at church. I intend to spend the rest of the night playing on the Mac. Abby leaves for Memphis on Friday morning, so it will be ery lonely around here for a day or so. 'll be glad when she gets back. I LOVE YOU, Baby Girl. I just lost the batteries in my Bluetooth keyboard, so I'm wired! It's cool, though, as I really need to use this keyboard more often. No ACB news to report accept to let you all know that the North Central Alabama chapter is not coming to the picnic. They said that Oak Mountain State Park was too far, and I understand that. We'll get together in the Fall, maybe. I'll blog again tomorrow, so check here in the afternoon, maybe! Life is good!

Skype Tutorial.

2008-04-29T00:27:00.001-07:00

Hello, all. Dennis Bartlett did a cool podcast on Skype with the Mac. Here is the show. I hope you enjoy it.

First post.

2008-04-28T23:55:00.001-07:00

Well, well! Here I am, finally in the wonderful world of blogging. Man, it has taken me long enough, right? Ok, enough of that. It is morning! Early morning! I am blogging myself right to bed. I have two doctor's appointments this morning, and I'm already tired. Goodness. First, I have to go to the regular doctor, one that I do not know, and get checked out for diabetes or whatever I have. Second, I have to go and get my eyes cleaned and spruced up for another year or so. Yes, I have fake eyes; they're not real. Anyone who knows me knows all about that. I'll blog again later. I just wante to see how MarsEdit works with BLogger. I'll talk to you all in the next entry.