Re: anyone here have a knowledge of Scottish Gaelic?
Re: anyone here have a knowledge of Scottish Gaelic? I would love too learn it, but when I researched it, I thought that it wasn't a language that couldn't be translated into Braille.I wasn't sure how to learn it if I couldn't read the words, and put Braille to the pronunciations.But I would love it if you would share where you found resources to learn this.My ancestors are Scots, so I am interested. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/620511/#p620511 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Gab Accessibility
Re: Gab Accessibility I signed up four years ago, so I can't remember how I got past the captcha.But it is reasonably accessible.Headings would be helpful to scroll through comments, but you can read, comment, like, follow, search, pretty much do everything on the platform. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/613891/#p613891 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Announcing the release of the periodic table by Nathan Tech
Re: Announcing the release of the periodic table by Nathan Tech I had the periodic table memorized when I was seventeen or so, and I've been looking for something to help me relearn it.Love this idea!!! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/609140/#p609140 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
NLS Bard App Problems?
NLS Bard App Problems? Last night, there was an update to the NLS Bard app on iPhone.I downloaded it, opened the app, and all was well.After I closed the app and tried to open it again later, it won't open at all.It just takes me back to my home screen.Is anyone else having a problem like this with the newest update? URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/609060/#p609060 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Audio description for Discovery plus
Re: Audio description for Discovery plus I was just considering signing up for this, but I never even thought about audio description.It will be interesting to find out if it's there. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/608907/#p608907 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: I have a big problem with Twitter. Any alternatives?
Re: I have a big problem with Twitter. Any alternatives? Substitutes for Big TechI am not sure about the accessibility of these, because some will be better than others. But be patient. As you can imagine, they are getting swamped with new members, and I'm sure they'll get things sorted out soon.Twitter - Gab or ParlerFacebook - Telegram or Mewe (I may have spelled the last one wrong, getting a lot of info quickly.)Google - Duckduckgo (fully accessible)YouTube - RumbleAmazon - not sure yet but searching URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/606405/#p606405 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: The night I lost my wedding ring and rediscovered love
Re: The night I lost my wedding ring and rediscovered love Congratulations!This is so beautiful!May your family be blessed and wrapped in love for all the years ahead. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/606402/#p606402 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: the best hristmas ever ayyyy
Re: the best hristmas ever a The very first iPhone I got back in 2009, I found it.But I am a manual reader. LOL.Look at the books app, then go to the "book store" tab.Navigate by headings til you find "top charts." There will be "paid" and "free" charts.The newest user guides are always at the top of the "free charts." URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/601860/#p601860 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: the best hristmas ever ayyyy
Re: the best hristmas ever a @PatrykKIf you look at "books" which should be an app that's already on your phone, there is an iPhone manual in there.It tells you everything you could ever want to know about all the things you can do on this phone.There is also a book you can buy called "Ios for All" and it is more geared toward all the accessibility features that come with the phone. But before you look into buying that, try checking out the iPhone manual.And here is a link from Apple Support that might help you practice VoiceOver.https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/ … 2e415f/iosCongratulations on the new phone!!! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/601852/#p601852 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Mary Christmas
Re: Mary Christmas A very Merry Christmas to everyone! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/601461/#p601461 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: my computer is not ariving before the siksteenth of january
Re: my computer is not ariving before the siksteenth of january Sometimes, when life is difficult anyway, something that may seem insignificant to others can really bring you down.I'm sorry your mother is not in the country with you for Christmas, Fred. I hope you can spend time with friends during the holidays. I know that isn't the same, but it might help the sadness.In my experience, often when you're given an arrival date for something that's shipping, they give you the latest date, and it arrives much earlier.Best wishes. My prayer is that even though you think you are going to have a bad Christmas, you will have a wonderful one. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/600270/#p600270 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: spodify or apple music? which is better?
Re: spodify or apple music? which is better? I have both, and each one has its advantages.I find it easiest to search for and add any album or track I want in Apple Music's library.But for finding unique playlists from others and making my own playlists, Spotify is unparalleled. I really like the playlists that Spotify comes up with in its suggestions for you. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/598894/#p598894 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Best legal ways to get audio books
Re: Best legal ways to get audio books There is also Chirp.It's like Audible, except you don't have to subscribe.You can look at their catalog and see what's on sale.Most of the books are $2.95, $3.95, prices like that.I don't know if it's available outside the U.S.It has a fully accessible iPhone app too. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/598764/#p598764 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: who all read ready player two?
Re: who all read ready player two? I liked "Ready Player One" just for the pop cultural references of my youth.I didn't know about this new one, so I'll definitely check it out. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/594633/#p594633 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Cat owners, help please?
Re: Cat owners, help please? @IronCross,The bad thing is, when I asked a vet about declawing my cat, he said it would be fine.This was back in early 1996, and I thought I was helping my cat by giving him more room to run in my apartment.At the time, I had a water bed, and he couldn't go into my bedroom because I was thinking he could possibly puncture it with his claws.Anyway, biggest regret of my life, and I just wish I had known even 10% of what I know now.As for outside cats,There is a lot of debate on this, but I read somewhere that the life expectancy of an indoor cat is 15 to 20 years. The life expectancy of an outdoor cat is 2 to 5.It's because there are so many dangers, country or city.Cars, other cats, human cruelty, wildlife, disease, a million dangers.Another aspect to think about if you let a cat outside is that one cat can kill a lot of wildlife, birds and lizards and small mammals, so keeping them indoors helps other animal populations too.Cats' litter boxes don't have to smell bad. If they are cleaned daily, they are fine. I had someone come into my house and comment on how he would never know I had a cat except that he saw her, because the house smelled so good. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/584088/#p584088 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Cat owners, help please?
Re: Cat owners, help please? Tips from a cat owner of 26 years.GeneralRead all that you can about cats. I recommend books by Pam Johnson-Bennett and Jackson Galaxy. Any of those wil give you a wealth of information.Have your vet's number, and the number for a pet poison hotline, just in case. It is better to be prepared and never need something, than the desperately search for it when time is of the essence.DeclawingPlease, please, please, do not declaw your cats for any reason.I made this mistake once, because I thought it was like trimming nails. It is not. It is like removing the first joint of your finger. It made my playful unafraid cat completely insecure and much less playful. I will regret that decision til the day I die.Litter BoxesLitter box placement is key. Put the box in a quiet place, preferably one that you won't be walking through all the time. If you have a closet that doesn't get much use, a launry room that you aren't in often, a spare bedroom, those are places where the cat will feel that they have privacy. And that counts for a lot with cats.If you have two cats, get at least two litter boxes, and be sure to place them in separate areas, just in case one cat decides to be a bully and run the other out of the box.Covered litter boxes are aesthetically pleasing, but not necessarily best for the cat. Think of it this way. Would you like to go into a small enclosed bathroom that had not been cleaned yet?From my experience, when the cat visits its litter box, it will normally make a lot of noise scratching in the litter, then go quiet, then scratch the litter some more to cover. It is perfectly normal for a cat to run out of the box and all around the house afterword. I'm not sure why, but most of mine have done this.Litter boxes need to be cleaned every day, for the health of the cat. You can go a few days if you absolutely must, but it is not advisable. Bacteria can grow in the box if it goes uncleaned, and that could potentially lead to urinary infections.You need to learn your cat's bathroom habits smells, in order to determine if something changes. The litter box will not smell great immediately after a cat has been in it. But if the smell persists long after the cat has left, that could indicate an illness. Two odors to take note of are a strong ammonia scent, and diarrhea. The litter box may smell of ammonia when you are cleaning it, but it shouldn't smell strongly of that otherwise. Cats can get urinary tract infections, and they are amazing at hiding it from you. If you suspect one, it needs attention from a vet. Diarrhea is one to pay attention to, but it could be a change in the cat's diet, stress, etc. So take note of it, and observe your cat's behavior to see if anything else seems off. If you are concerned, call a vet, let them know you are a first-time cat owner, and they will be happy to answer your questions.I have two methods for cleaning the box.I use a Ziplock bag, and a litter scooper. This keeps me from getting my hands dirty, and it is perfectly fine for daily cleaning.If you suspect something is off with your cat's bathroom habits, then you need to go to plan B. I have boxes of cheap thin gloves that I put on, if I need to feel what is in the box. This is not lovely, but you cannot look at the cat litter to see if it appears normal, and if you suspect your cat is ill, you need to verify. It is worth using this method once a week or so, to get an idea of what feels normal and what does not.I am happy to answer any questions and give my experiences to help if I can.When I got my first cat, there was one book in the NLS library about caring for cats, and it was geared more toward young readers. I had no way to know what was right or wrong, and I lost my first cat to feline leuchemia. Knowing what I know now, if I observed the things he did today, I would immediately know something was wrong. So I have learned from a lot of experience.Cats are easy to care for, and they make the most wonderful little companions. Like any other creature you are blessed to care for, you just need to learn a few simple tricks of the trade. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/582794/#p582794 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Jumpy Cat - a free, accessible AI fitness app
Re: Jumpy Cat - a free, accessible AI fitness app This sounds amazing!I'm going to pass it along to the lighthouse in my area, and they have a lot of clients with varying degrees of vision, additional disabilities, different ages, etc.PS - I love the name! It's what made me click on this topic. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/556244/#p556244 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: FaceBook is really starting to piss me off
Re: FaceBook is really starting to piss me off I would recommend going into your settings, and locking everything down to make it as private as possible.Use two-factor authentication for logging in.Pay particular attention to all the privacy settings.Maybe make your friends list private.Look for something called "sessions." I can't remember where it is in settings, but it will show you if you are logged in on any other devices. If you don't recognize one, log out of that session.Go into the "apps" part of settings, and see what apps have permission to connect to your Facebook in some way, like games and such. If there are any you never use or don't recognize, revoke their permissions.Basically, just do everything you can to make your Facebook account as locked-down as you can.There are so many settings that help with that, it's hard for me to tell you specifically what to do, but give the settings area a thorough go-over, and hopefully that will help. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/556243/#p556243 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Bible Program for Windows
Re: Bible Program for Windows The Scourby Bible app on iPhone costs $20, but you can highlight verses, add them to playlists, etc.It is as close as I have come to being able to study the Bible, but I am always glad to hear of new options.I have a Braille Bible which I read often, but I would love some accessible study resources. So @13 thank you for sharing, I will check out that link. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/552875/#p552875 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Accessibility of the TweetDeck client
Re: Accessibility of the TweetDeck client I have always been interested in TweetDeck's accessibility or lack thereof, because I heard you could separate the people you follow into groups and look at them simultaneously, placing different values on each one.So you might see your important column first, etc.You can kind of do this with lists, but my understanding of TweetDeck was that all the tweets could be side by side, in columns, so you could look at them all together. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/549232/#p549232 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly Chat July 2020!
Re: Monthly Chat July 2020! On my second round of antibiotics, and my July Fourth plans got messed up thanks to Covid.July Fourth is not only my favorite holiday, it's my favorite day of the year, so really bummed about that.But there have to be better days ahead. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/549228/#p549228 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: I never thought I'd see the day when...
Re: I never thought I'd see the day when... I'm 46.Believe me, everything that has been mentioned here is on my list of things I never thought I'd see.I literally remember the day the internet was mentioned for the first time. I was in a college class, and it was January 1994.Y'all don't want my list. Trust me. laughs* URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/549226/#p549226 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly Chat July 2020!
Re: Monthly Chat July 2020! I'm still sick.The antibiotics are finished, and my ear is still ringing and stopped up.And now the urgent care I originally visited is a Covid testing site, so I don't want to go back if I can help it. This has been going on since May 31!But I'm taking different allergy meds, and keeping myself entertained.I found Lioden, and I went back to Furry Paws again.Also reading, and playing AarchonMud right now.Hoping for healthier days ahead, and I hope you are all well and having fun. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/547816/#p547816 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Brads reddit guide.
Re: Brads reddit guide. What a great guide!Thank you for compiling it all and sharing! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/547368/#p547368 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: don't forget to drink more water than soda/sugary drinks.
Re: don't forget to drink more water than soda/sugary drinks. LOL, I won't even give my cats the tap water in this town.They get bottled water, just like me.My vet even said not to give them the water from here. It's bad. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/546507/#p546507 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: monthly chat june 2020
Re: monthly chat june 2020 Well, I've been sick for the entire month of june.I put off a trip to urgent care, because I didn't want to expose anyone to Covid, but when I nearly fell down my steep stairs, I finally decided it was time to go.Now working on fighting off an ear infection with antibiotics, so hopefully things will be better soon.For now, i'm in a space where I'm not tired enough to sleep, but I have no mental energy to be productive. Hoping that part passes quickly. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/546069/#p546069 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Sudden, temporary unexplained hearing loss
Re: Sudden, temporary unexplained hearing loss This has happened to me too, and it is frightening and disorienting.In all cases, it was either wax buildup or an ear infection.The good news is, your hearing will return to normal once your ears are cleaned, or if you need medication.But don't panic if it doesn't clear up right away.I couldn't hear out of one ear for three or four weeks one time, because of an ear infection.And if you get your ears cleaned at a doctor's office, it may take a day or two for things to completely return to normal. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/541265/#p541265 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: monthly chat june 2020
Re: monthly chat june 2020 That . makes . me . so . happy!Feeling so relieved for you an your lady, Dark.YAY, on with better times! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/540826/#p540826 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: monthly chat june 2020
Re: monthly chat june 2020 Dark,If you decide to try accursed Lands, I'll help you.Just let me know when you're going to make a character and I'll be around. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/540643/#p540643 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: monthly chat june 2020
Re: monthly chat june 2020 Sending up prayers for your lady, Dark.I hope all is clear for her health.As for me, I've been sick for about ten days.Every year, it seems that my medications have to readjust themselves to the heat of summer, and my body goes through a couple of difficult weeks. But this too shall pass.Meanwhile, I'm playing a lot of Muds to pass the time, enjoying them, but also making an effort to see what I do and don't like about them stylewise.Accursed Lands is my Mud home, but I'm playing Lament, Cosmic Rage, Avalon, Achaea, Cthulhumud, and some others. (I am wary of Achaea and Avalon, but their writing is so exquisite, I wanted to give them another try.) URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/539809/#p539809 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Does anyone on here (sighted or not) enjoy shooting?
Re: Does anyone on here (sighted or not) enjoy shooting? I held a gun when I was small, because my Dad was a police officer.I really would like to learn to shoot, even though I am totally blind, but until this thread, I had no idea that anyone even tried it. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/529756/#p529756 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Is LEASEY worth it?
Re: Is LEASEY worth it? For the above poster, just fyi, it does work with the temporary license. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/527546/#p527546 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Is LEASEY worth it?
Re: Is LEASEY worth it? Ok, I'm going to be the minority voice.I like it, because although I am an advanced Jaws user, I've found that it makes editing in Word much faster and more efficient, at least for me. Selecting and moving blocks of text was not easy, until I got this product, and I do a lot of that while writing.I would say this is a product that will hugely benefit brand new computer users, or those who are elderly for example, and don't want a lot of bells and whistles. In other words, it's good for people who just need something to work simply.I do agree though, that the "surprise" charges when you aren't ready to upgrade are definitely off-putting.But the developers have always seemed like really nice people, as much as you can know anyone online.So, is it necessary?I think that's something an individual would have to decide on their own.But jmo, there are a lot of things I like within the software. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/527544/#p527544 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly Chat - May, 2020
Re: Monthly Chat - May, 2020 Hi,We are about to have summer here, which means hot and humid. I love all the seasons, but I think fall is my favorite.Ok, reading recommendations."Devoted" by Dean Koontz is awesome! I love the way he writes animal characters! He writes the scariest damn villains I have read, just for their ways of making insanity seem normal, at least to them. There is a lot of suspense in this one too.I would also recommend "If It Bleeds" by Stephen King, specifically for one novella. "The Life of Chuck." I can't say anything about it without giving spoilers, but it blew my mind! I mean, it was one of those where I finished the novella, and just felt stunned at how it turned out.Finally, I am giving Miriani a try. I'm not much into space games, but so far I have loved it, for the creativity of the planets. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/524957/#p524957 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: grammarly and screen readers
Re: grammarly and screen readers I tried it a few years ago, and it wasn't accessible.It was so feature rich, I was hoping it would be, but no such luck back then. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/520637/#p520637 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Kindle books on voice dream reader?
Re: Kindle books on voice dream reader? Kindle has some kind of proprietary something or other that prevents their books from being imported into VoiceDream. I wanted all of my books in one place, so I looked into it, but I read that it couldn't be done. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/508911/#p508911 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Corona Virus: is it the beginning of the end?
Re: Corona Virus: is it the beginning of the end? I feel calm and confident about this situation, and I'm in the USA. President Trump is going to provide financial relief and job security for employees who miss work, and relief for small businesses that may be affected if they need to close for an extended time period.My major concern is for the elderly, and the immune compromised.Otherwise, if people will practice normal good hygene, I think we'll be fine.But I am amazed that people are buying out the toilet paper section!I could understand if they thought stores would be closed indefinitely, but we are nowhere near that. I blame the news media, for manipulating their audience into thinking this is worthy of full-scale panic.If you are a journalist, you know how to use language to persuade your audience one way or another, and they are purposefully putting on a "doom and gloom" show, either because that's what passes for journalism these days, or because this is an election year. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/508112/#p508112 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: What have we lost?
Re: What have we lost? I think our age is fraught with "instant gratification" syndrome. People want everything now. Maybe it is a result of 24-hour connectedness, news that never stops, websites that are always accessible. But we never have down time, unless we purposefully make it so.That frenzied pace, which humans were never meant to maintain, has caused us to lose a lot of joy in simple things. It has caused us to devalue things. Instead of cherishing a beautifully written book and waiting a year for the next one, we want another one in two months, no matter if the quality is less.We have definitely lost the art of appreciation, the understanding of the value of time, and the quality of patience. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/506389/#p506389 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat February 2020
Re: Monthly chat February 2020 @Nocturnus,I am so sorry. There are few, if any, things more painful than watching a loved one suffer.I understand the intent behind the restriction of opioids, but when you deny medicine to those who need it most, you have created a whole new crisis, and I am so sorry your wife is a victim of this.I will pray that our government will listen to us on the situation, and give relief to her by reducing the restrictions on doctors and pain meds.I know that it seems more than you can bear, but your faith is strong, and you will be a blessing to your wife and your children.I will keep your family in permanent prayer. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/501071/#p501071 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Some updates to the BARD Mobile application
Re: Some updates to the BARD Mobile application You can search all the books in a series, which I found to be particularly helpful. I have wished for this feature for a long time.You can also download up to three titles at once.This was a really nice update! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/501067/#p501067 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Movie Discussion Anyone?
Re: Movie Discussion Anyone? I'd love to see the one about Judy Garland.I think the name of another one i'd like to go to is "The Last Full Measure" about a Vietnam War hero.Tonight a friend just told me about "Jojo Rabbit" which I had thought from the title was just a cartoon. It turns out that it's very different - about a little boy's admiration for Hitler, and how that changes as the movie goes on.I haven't ever watched any of the Marvel things, but everybody seems to love them, so I might get around to it. I'm much more of a reader, so it's hard to make time for movies. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/500088/#p500088 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat February 2020
Re: Monthly chat February 2020 Dark and Nocturnus,Both of your wives are in my prayers as of now. I am so sorry you are all having to go through these challenges, and I pray things will get much better for all of you very soon.@Crescent,Thank you for letting me finally understand what Puppy Bowl is. I knew it was puppies, and cute music, but that as all I could figure out.I am reading a lot right now - the Bible daily, some history, and "Lock and Key" by Joe Hill. I hit a book slump last year, so it feels good to get interested in reading again. I just rejoined Audible and bought a 50-hour biography of Winston Churchill.I am still playing Accursed Lands as my main Mud.But I need to go back to Zombies Run, for health, but also because it's so much fun. I didn't know anything about these new adventures! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/500080/#p500080 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Any baking enthusiasts?
Re: Any baking enthusiasts? @Heartsong,Google this to be sure, but if I'm not mistaken, the difference between cakelike brownies and fudgelike brownies is the amount of eggs.I think it may be an egg for cakelike, and two for fudge.But you can look it up or experiment to be sure, because it's been a while since I've made brownies. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/498171/#p498171 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Irregular Sleep Patterns: please help if you have been through this
Re: Irregular Sleep Patterns: please help if you have been through this It sounds like you have non 24 Circadian Rhythm Disorder.I have read statistics that say 70% of blind people who cannot see light have it.There is one drug that is supposed to regulate your circadian rhythms, and that is hetlioz. I tried it, and it worked for a while, but then stopped working after a year or two.I also have epilepsy, which interferes with my sleep patterns, so I don't want to be negative, because maybe my experience is abnormal.But I've been dealing with this for 23 years, trained for and completed a half marathon during that time, and thus far, I haven't found anything that helps long-term. A lot of things work shortterm, home remedies, exercise, etc., but I'm still searching for the permanent fix.The best advice I can give you is this.Educate family and friends about non 24, what it is, and how it affects you. Make it clear that your sleep patterns are not a choice. They are not a matter of being lazy, or lack of discipline. They are a physiological dysfunction of your brain, brought about by your inability to see light.Be kind to yourself. It is depressing to miss out on things, and be unable to function optimally during the hours everyone else does. But you wouldn't blame yourself for having a broken leg, so don't blame yourself for this.Keep a sleep diary, Include the time you fall asleep, if you wake up during that time, and the time you get up. Also include any exercise or diet changes that are significant. For example, if you had a lot of sugar one day, or if you exercise for an hour. Over time, you may be able to detect a pattern that wouldn't be visible otherwise. You might find triggers that keep you from sleeping, or ones that help you sleep.I hope some of this is a help to you. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/497264/#p497264 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Lucit dreaming as a blind person
Re: Lucit dreaming as a blind person Lucid dreaming is he ability to realize that you are dreaming in the midst of a dream, and then be able to control what happens from that point on.I am fascinated by sleep and dreams, and I intended to study them in depth in college.I did manage to lucid dream once or twice back then, and it was awesome.For those who want to attempt it, I would advise the following.Have the easiest method for recording dreams at hand, literally next to your pillow if you can manage it. A minicassette recorder or something like it would be best, because from the minute you wake up and turn over, you begin to lose details of the dream. The way to get the most detail is to literally be able to open your eyes, and hit "record" without making any other moves, and start talking.Later when you are awake, make a dream journal with the date, the time you fell asleep, and the time you awoke, plus the details of the dream, any symbolism you believe exists in the dream, and your thoughts about it. You will be surprised at the patterns you can discern.Once you are comfortable remembering dreams, think about the dreams you wish to have as you are drifting off to sleep. Imagine them, and tell yourself that you are going to recognize dreams when they happen.It will not happen immediately, but with practice, it works. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/497263/#p497263 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat January2020
Re: Monthly chat January2020 Dark,Still saying prayers for you and Mrs. Dark. I'm sorry she's upset about her hair.My Twenties have started off mellow and fine.Mudwise, I am on Accursed Lands all the time. But I am about to try A Tempest Season too.I'm trying to read "The Rabbitback Literature Society" which is a book about books and secret author clubs, but I can't get into it like I thought I would.My to-read list thanks you all though, for the above book recommendations. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/492935/#p492935 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: I have worked at home and here is what i learned. What about you?
Re: I have worked at home and here is what i learned. What about you? Here is a legitimate site that has a ton of jobs.There are companies as large as Apple and Amazon, and much smaller ones.There are lots of opportunities to work from home here, and the site tries its best to give only legitimate links. Ultimately, it's up to you to research it, but this site was recommended to me by a professional with credentials that I trust.Rat Race Rebellion Big List URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/491491/#p491491 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Behind the Curve on iPhone and Seeking Experience
Re: Behind the Curve on iPhone and Seeking Experience What can I expect if I'm upgrading from a 6+ to an 11?I know that's a huge leap, and I'm aware that there is no longer a home button and no fingerprint scanning.What are the pros and cons?Has anyone here switched from a phone as old as mine to a newer model, and if so, what was your experience?I'm about to find out mine tomorrow. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/488568/#p488568 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: What profession would you have pursued if you could see?
Re: What profession would you have pursued if you could see? From the time I was two or three,a wildlife photographer/videographerora wildlife rehabilitator/rescuerThink Steve Irwin if he was a girl with a Texas accent. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/487103/#p487103 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Teens Are Not too Young for Depression
Re: Teens Are Not too Young for Depression I am stunned at the negativity in this topic from the second reply onward.Dan,I am so sorry that you have suffered depression so young.I knew it only from my Psychology textbooks as a college student. I began to deal with it after a head injury when I was close to age forty.To have to endure something so terrible at such a young age with so little life experience to fall back on is awful, but you are strong, and you are here for a purpose.Speaking out about depression is brave!Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.To the person who said everyone suffers tragedy, that is not the same as depression.Tragedy causes grief, which is a normal response to loss.Depression is a feeling of despair, coming from nowhere.It flattens you.It makes you believe that everything about yourself is of no substance, even if you know better in your head.It is a horrible thing to go through, and if it is something you have not experienced, pray prayers of gratitude for that!Meanwhile, when you see someone speaking out about a topic that is so hard to talk about, either empathize, learn, or don't say anything at all!There is no cause to mock someone for starting a topic that may help others.Preteens and teens suffer a lot of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other things.As someone who is 45 and was blessed not to have had to deal with anything like that as a young person, I would encourage those of you who are hurting with the following.Please reach out.If somebody tells you you're seeking attention, continue to reach out.There are so many people in this world who want to help you, and if you keep speaking up, they will.Most of all, don't give up, no matter how difficult things may seem.Life is a series of ups and downs, and when you're in the midst of depression, you can't see that things will get better.But they will. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/485228/#p485228 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Braille Reading Speed, what is your average?
Re: Braille Reading Speed, what is your average? This is how old I am.We didn't even have the Braille challenge when I was growing up.Awesome speeds on here! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/484376/#p484376 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Braille Reading Speed, what is your average?
Re: Braille Reading Speed, what is your average? 250 WPM with 100% comprehension, but that was on paper.I would probably be slower on a Braille display. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/484107/#p484107 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: is my dad's will unbalanced?
Re: is my dad's will unbalanced? I realize from your posts, that you are young.For your own safety, please delete this topic.It's not a good idea to post that you will be getting money, house, etc. in the future.While it may seem safe, there are people who would try to find out who you are in real life, and possibly take things from you.I know you have questions and concerns, and I'd say, talk to your Dad.But I hope you will remove this topic, for your own wellbeing.Even if there isn't anyone bad lurking on the forum now, imagine a few years from now. You never know who might be around.(Paranoid because I have a friend who is super high level cyber security.) URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/483562/#p483562 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove?
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove? @14It sounds like you're doing great, working things out as you go along.Cooking is such a visual thing in some ways, even though it's all about smell and taste.If you can't see how it's done, sometimes there is a lot of frustration and practice just to get the technique right.But hang in there.You're doing fine. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/483107/#p483107 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A question for those with no usable vision at all
Re: A question for those with no usable vision at all @TurtlepowerI used to taste and smell in my dreams, until I lost both senses due to a head injury.The "book or movie" comparison is a perfect description for a lot of my dreams.So you're definitely not alone in this. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/482537/#p482537 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A question for those with no usable vision at all
Re: A question for those with no usable vision at all I had light perception for twenty years.Back then, when I closed my eyes, it was dim, like the sun was heavily filtered. When my eyes were open, I could see different qualities of light - sunny, stormy, snow clouds. Obviously, someone had to tell me what they were, but I could distinguish them.Now I can't see anything. I lost my light perception withint welve hours.When my eyes are open, it's 99.9% dark, almost as if my optic nerve is trying so hard to see light that it remembers. But my retinas won't cooperate.When I close my eyes now, it's blackness. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/482243/#p482243 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat December 2019
Re: Monthly chat December 2019 @3WOW! What a blessing!Huge congratulations to you and your lady!@DarkI'm still keeping you both in prayer.I hope you can find a way to enjoy a wonderful holiday, and that your lady feels well from now on.As for me, after the MRI, the MRA, and three medication switches within six weeks, it all seems to be settling down a bit.The scholarship I started had its first big fundraiser last month, and while I knew it would be blessed, we did better than I ever dreamed!So things are going well.Currently playing: Accursed Lands, Lament, Clok, and checking out other muds.Planning to read: Dune and Wheel of Time.Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season, everyone! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/481976/#p481976 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat November 2019
Re: Monthly chat November 2019 It's a lovely tribute to a life well lived.I'm so sorry for your loss.Prayers for you and your family. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/478893/#p478893 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat November 2019
Re: Monthly chat November 2019 Ironcross,I am so sorry for your loss. You have my condolences and my prayers.Dark,Happy for the concert, sad for the hospital.I'm glad your lady is feeling better, and I pray she'll continue to do so.Sending many prayers for her, and you as well. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/478217/#p478217 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat November 2019
Re: Monthly chat November 2019 Bless that sweet lady.I'm so sorry she didn't get her massage.You'll just have to take extra good care of her, and give her an even bigger spa day when she finishes chemo.Prayers for you and her. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/477227/#p477227 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove?
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove? I have made scrambled eggs in the microwave.They've come out great once or twice, but otherwise, not so much.I'd love to hear your way of making them, Dark. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/477225/#p477225 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove?
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove? I usually only cook on one burner at a time.But as for calculating, I feel for the heat, where it begins and ends, then estimate the midpoint, and pour there. I haven't had any mishaps so far, and I got this stove in 2005. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/477018/#p477018 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove?
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove? I have a flat top, and it's not hard to do when you get the hang of it.When the stove is off and cool, feel carefully for the outlines of the burners.At least with mine, there is a slight textural difference.It's so slight, you wouldn't notice, except that a sighted person explained it to me.It may be necessary at the beginning, to have someone sighted look at it with you.Note which button on the front of the stove is associated with which burner. You can label the buttons if need be, but i just memorized since there were only a few.Once you know how many burners you have, and approximately where they are located, turn on the one you will use most often.Keeping your hands well above the stove, feel for the heat so you get an idea of its range. That will let you estimate the size of the burner.Finally, when you are ready to put a pot on the stove, you can do it with the stove turned off.If you've estimated accurately, the pot will heat up without any problems, and you won't have any trouble placing it.I hope that helps, and if you have any more questions, or if I haven't been clear enough, let me know. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/476564/#p476564 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove?
Re: How do you cook on a flat-top stove? I have a flat top, and it's not hard to do when you get the hang of it.When the stove is off and cool, feel carefully for the outlines of the burners.At least with mine, there is a slight textural difference.It's so slight, you wouldn't notice, except that a sighted person explained it to me.It may be necessary at the beginning, to have someone sighted look at it with you.Once you know how many burners you have, and approximately where they are located, turn on the one you will use most often.Keeping your hands well above the stove, feel for the heat so you get an idea of its range. That will let you estimate the size of the burner.Finally, when you are ready to put a pot on the stove, you can do it with the stove turned off.If you've estimated accurately, the pot will heat up without any problems, and you won't have any trouble placing it.I hope that helps, and if you have any more questions, or if I haven't been clear enough, let me know. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/476564/#p476564 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: can humans become metaphysical entitys that can bent matter
Re: can humans become metaphysical entitys that can bent matter Meditation would be my first suggestion. That's how you train your mind to do what you want.Also, I would read about Edgar Cayce.He did something similar to what you are asking about. He could go into a trancelike state, leave his body, and see anything or anyone on Earth. He cured a lot of people this way, but he died around 1945.It is worth noting that Cayce was an extremely religious man. He wouldn't take payment for this service. He was well acquainted with the Bible, although some of his beliefs about reincarnation and other planes of existence didn't exactly go along with Biblical teachings.I believe what you are asking for is out there. You may just have to search for it.Google the Association of Research and Enlightenment. Edgar Cayce's son started that organization if i'm not mistaken. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/475282/#p475282 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Braille reading speeds?
Re: Braille reading speeds? Amerikranian,That reading speed rocks for only having studied for two years!!!I read like you, processing words piece by piece, but I've been doing it so long, it isn't something I have to think about anymore. It's almost like muscle memory, I just recognize without even trying.At last measure, I read 250 WPM with 100% comprehension, which means I probably read 300 to 350 WPM on average. But I've been reading for forty years.I don't use ten fingers, but I do use several.I think whatI use is called the butterfly method, but I can't remember why.As my left hand is reading the first part of the line, my right hand is reading the last part and dropping down to the next line. That lets me process a lot of text quickly.I use a light touch with Braille, and that may help, as I've heard that some people press their fingers into the Braille harder and that slows them down.I can read upside down, and I can skim fast.The skimming is very helpful.One thing my teacher did when I was little, is read fast out loud, and have me follow along.My goal wasn't to recognize the words, but to get a feel for how the rhythm of reading was supposed to go using my fingers.When I put the recognition of contractions together with that reading rhythm, my reading speed exploded.I wish you the best of luck on your Braille reading.I believe Braille is invaluable, and has many more uses than just the educational arena. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/474525/#p474525 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat November 2019
Re: Monthly chat November 2019 Dark,I've apparently missed a lot, andI am so sorry for what your lady is going through.I will keep her, and you, in long-term prayer.Cat cafes sound like my version of Heaven!I'm glad y'all got to experience that.As for me the last six months:I have created a memorial scholarship for a young man who was the very definition of the American dream.He was only twenty when he was murdered 36 years ago, in an abduction/robbery that still has my part of Texas reeling to this day.But I decided we need to honor the way he lived, rather than focus on how he died.So we've dreamed, and brainstormed, and had a couple of fundraisers that were more to spread the word about the scholarship.Today is our first big one.Also in the last six weeks, I've hadan MRIan MRAand more med switches than you can shake a stick at!I'm playing Triad City, Alteraeon, Awakened Worlds, and to a lesser degree, Asteria right now.On my phone it's Lost Cities, Planet Life, and Venture Zone Global. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/474518/#p474518 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Team talk server for free
Re: Team talk server for free Newbie questions ahead.If you go onto the main server, how do you know what channels are available?Do you have to be invited specifically to each one?Are there categories, like if you want to talk about pets, or books, etc?I haven't seen these questions answered on the website, or online anywhere that I can find.Normally, I don't mind diving into a new technology.But I don't like talking to strangers til I know what I'm doing.Thus, wanting a bit of information from those who have used this service. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/432314/#p432314 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat May 2019
Re: Monthly chat May 2019 Although I've not been feeling good physically of late, I've had a wonderful birthday.First, dinner with a friend, and loving on her orange cat because he adores me for some reason.Then I spent time with my hilarious nieces and nephew, my brother and sister-in-law, and my parents. God chose the perfect family for me, because where I'm introverted and can be cerebral and serious, these people make me laugh all the time! The ice cream cupcakes didn't hurt my feelings either. *smiles*I have been playing a lot of Popmundo and Landlord Tycoons.And I've gotten out of my reading slump.First I finished "The Land that Time Forgot" and liked it.Now I'm reading "Under a Dark Summer Sky" which is intense because it deals with racism, but its imagery of Florida in summer is so vivid and beautiful!So although epilepsy or non 24 or who knows what is causing me not to feel my best, I've had a fantastic week and am grateful for the friends and family God has given me. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/432035/#p432035 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: How to handle home sickness
Re: How to handle home sickness It's normal to feel homesick when you embark on any new thing.I lived on my own at college for five years, an hour away from family.But when I went to another state, I felt very homesick. And I was 37!I think it just means you have a good family.You can miss those you love, and still have great adventures in your life.Keep in contact with them, and eventually it will balance out for you. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/432031/#p432031 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: A few kind words
Re: A few kind words One of the best topics I've seen on this forum in a long time.Thank you for posting it, Ciri.And a huge thank-you to all game developers, and those advocating for accessibility in games. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/431002/#p431002 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: the biggest blunder of a lifetime
Re: the biggest blunder of a lifetime If you make a monitary mistake, it can feel like the biggest mistake you've made in life at the moment.Blessings to you, Eliza. I hope it all works out. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/431001/#p431001 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: My worst encounter with crazy people [cross post from Reddit]
Re: My worst encounter with crazy people [cross post from Reddit] If this is real, I have no words. I'm laughing too hard.If you're a writer, and you're pranking us, God bless you, because it's the best one I've seen anywhere! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/427778/#p427778 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: The naming of names.
Re: The naming of names. I am named after a calico kitten I had back in 1996.She only lived a few months, because the vet said her mother was probably malnourished during the pregnancy.It broke my heart, but I chose this name to remember her in a happy way. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/427095/#p427095 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Massive fire breaks out in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
Re: Massive fire breaks out in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris This breaks my heart!I did read that they've managed to save a lot of the treasures that were inside.From the descriptions I've read, it was a thing of such beauty! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/427047/#p427047 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes
Re: Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes Thanks so much for testing it out!I'll see if I can get 2019 soon. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/425197/#p425197 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes
Re: Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes It happens on every combo box I encounter.Try creating a character on popmundo .comYou can stop any time without actually creating one, but that will definitely give you an idea what I go through if you have the same problem. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/425126/#p425126 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes
Google Chrome with Jaws Question about Combo Boxes I am using Jaws 17 and the latest version of google Chrome.I like Chrome, but when I open a combo box and arrow down to read the choices, it always thinks I've chosen the next one and closes the combo box.I have to open it again, and try to arrow down fast enough to read the next of the choices.Does anyone have advice or tips to fix this?It's my only problem with Chrome, but it is a real pain in the butt, especially when you're trying to play games with lots of combo boxes.Thanks for any help anyone can provide. :cool URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/425016/#p425016 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Books by Stephen King
Re: Books by Stephen King I read "The Long Walk" at just the right time. I had finished a half marathon not even a year before, and I could so deeply relate to all the symptoms of nonstop walking King included.It intrigues me, how sometimes a book will intersect with a time or experience in your life at just the right angle.PS-Your book reviews are fantastic, Dark. I shared your reviewer page on my Facebook a while back. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424985/#p424985 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in I accidentally stepped in a bed of fire ants when I was nine, and y'all, it made me SO SICK. It was a Saturday, and all I did the rest of that day is lay on the couch!About the American Indians, it is sickening how they were, and still are, treated. The worst one was when . . maybe it was the Army? . . I can't remember, gave blankets to a tribe, but the blankets were from people infected with smallpox. I cried when I heard that. I keep hoping it was just a myth. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424982/#p424982 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in Here's a few more unique things about Texas.Six Flags Amusement Park - (pretty sure they're only in Texas)chili cookoffsThe Alamodaddy long-legs - these are like spiders, but they won't hurt youfire ants - I thought these were only in Texas, but I may be wrong. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424811/#p424811 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in O Ironcross. ROFL.I'm conservative too, and a big fan of Trump.That would be funny, but you better have liberal friends who really . REALLY love you and can take a joke for that one.And let me clarify before anybody gets ugly, some of the best friends I ever had in this world are gay. I am most definitely not homophobic. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424795/#p424795 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in
Re: what's something special about region of the country you live in This is the best topic ever! I love reading about everybodys' locations!Dark,Frito pies are made this way. Layer some Fritos corn chips on the bottom, pour chili on top, then add melted cheese over all of it. You can also add onions, peppers, hot sauce, whatever you can think of to do. You can try different brands of chili, different cheeses, etc. SO . GOOD! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424722/#p424722 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: what's something Spec about the region of the country you come from?
Re: what's something Spec about the region of the country you come from? TexasThe Oil MuseumThe New London School Explosion museum - a memorial to hundreds of children lost in an explosion in 1937, this event is the reason natural gas now has a smelldogwood trailsthe rose parade in the fallfrito pies (I used to think they were everywhere, but I heard from friends elsewhere they had no idea what I was talking about.)Dairy Queen - fast food chain that I believe originated in Texasarmadillos URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424576/#p424576 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Let's play right or not right
Re: Let's play right or not right Not right.The next poster plays Trimps daily. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424554/#p424554 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat April 2019
Re: Monthly chat April 2019 I am on a real gaming jag as the month begins.I discovered Kingdom of Loathing, and I'm really enjoying the humor of it.Also playing Popmundo, Truckingsim, Animal Acres, and The Grail Lords.I'm feeling so much better now that I've got back the only medication that ever helped me in twenty plus years, which I believed had been discontinued.Happy April, everyone! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/424216/#p424216 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Terrible, Awful, No-good, Very Bad...spelling?
Re: Terrible, Awful, No-good, Very Bad...spelling? I notice spelling and grammatical errors with my blind friends more than my sighted ones. If you only hear text read to you, you don't get the finer points of where to break for paragraphs, how to construct clear sentences, etc. You may speak eloquently, but if you haven't seen the format of good writing, it is difficult to duplicate it.But...sighted...people...really...like...to...do...this, which can drive you insane if you're on a screenreader.I believe spelling and grammar errors come first and foremost from a dislike of reading. That's for sighted and blind alike.But I do think for blind readers, learning Braille makes the biggest difference. I read so much Braille, I just knew when a word looked wrong. Now that I use screenreaders much more, I know I make a lot more errors, which bugs me.From first through twelfth grade, I had spelling, grammar, and reading comprehension every year. I even diagrammed sentences for a couple of years. It bored the crap out of me at the time, but it benefitted me more than I can say. It made writing easy for me, and it gave me super high standardized test scores, which helped for other things.I don't correct people, because that's rude and low class in my opinion.But the thing that makes me feel bad for those who aren't good with grammar and spelling is that it really does make a difference in the way others perceive you. Whether you are in the business world, applying for a job, trying to persuade someone, or simply telling a story, it makes a difference. You may have the best ideas, but if you can't bring them across effectively, you may be ignored, or worse, ridiculed.I am a huge proponent of Braille, even now, with all the awesome TTS devices we have, and all the "instantly available" books. To my mind, there is no replacement for seeing the written word and using it well. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/423764/#p423764 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat March 2019
Re: Monthly chat March 2019 Ohh, I would love to have a horse, and goats, and all the animals!I think that's why I'm playing Animal Acres, it's the closest I can get to these animals for now.Great book recommendations, everyone! URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/422955/#p422955 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Things that go bump in the night
Re: Things that go bump in the night That is creepy!But two questions, based on my personal experience.Is it possible that any animals live in or around the apartment? I have squirrels, and they can make noises that cause you to think giant creatures are at hand.Second, is there anything outside the apartment that the wind could cause to make that sound?It does sound like it's in your apartment, so I'm just trying to think of explanations that might make sense.PS - Thanks for sharing the audio. I didn't know about that audio network til now. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/422735/#p422735 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat March 2019
Re: Monthly chat March 2019 I am so old, I haven't taken exams in years. Bwahahahahahaha!!!As for me, I felt awful for the last six months. I had found a medication that reduced seizures, took away anxiety, and made me sleep like a normal person which I hadn't done in twenty years. I took it for four months, and then it was discontinued.So I thought!I had zero energy for six months and was miserable, til my neurologist realized the same medication is made by a company which bought out the old one.So as of last Thursday, I started taking it again.WOOHOO! I feel almost human!From zero percent energy, I'm now up to maybe 15% and building. So March has been really good to me!As for gaming, I am loving Animal Acres. I wish more people were on there.I love these animal sim games.I'm also trying out Drakor, Cyber Nations, Grail of Lords, and Elliyo.I like Trimps, but I never could figure out how the maps and zones worked, so i'm on a break from mit for a bit.I'm listening to a lot of music on Accuradio and IHeart, enjoying the warmer weather, hoarding books which I'll get around to reading someday, and relishing the fact that I do not have to feel like crap for the rest of my life. Hahahah. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/422676/#p422676 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: What's going on with Firefox?
Re: What's going on with Firefox? I've noticed it hanging up on me a lot lately too. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/422669/#p422669 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Whatcha Eating?
Re: Whatcha Eating? I just had a hot fudge sundae!I love them, but I forget about them for some reason. So it had been four years or so since I had one.My Ideal Food DayBreakfastbaconbiscuits - good flaky buttery biscuitsstrawberries and creamwater, and a glass of chocolate milkLunchsmoked brisketpotato saladbaked beansroasted vegetables - broccoli, peppers, squash, onions, sweet potatoes, etc.waterSnackmolten chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice creamSuppercheese enchiladasroasted pavlano peppers with chicken and cheesesopapillasDiet Coke URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/421279/#p421279 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Help with hazing issue (may get controversial)
Re: Help with hazing issue (may get controversial) I empathize with your anger and frustration. Those texts are sickening.But solutions 1 and 2 are the best way to go. Notify every authority figure you can about this situation, and don't stop talking until someone listens.Thank you for standing up for your friend. That takes courage and character. Just don't let this bully pull you down to his level. URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/416134/#p416134 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Books by Stephen King
Re: Books by Stephen King Yaas!Battleground!That was my favorite story in the collection.I read it when I was sixteen, so I was truly surprised by the ending.And the idea of a grieving mother sending animated toy soldiers to kick a murderer's ass just rocks!I wanted that one to be a novel, and/or a movie.Of all the King movies they've made, it makes me mad they never thought of "Battleground."I loved "Trucks" too.Early King needed more character development, but in the 70s, maybe editors wanted shorter story with less character and more action, I don't know.This one reminds me a lot of "The Mist," which was a novella I also enjoyed. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/397204/#p397204 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Books by Stephen King
Re: Books by Stephen King "Nightshift" is one of my favorite King collections, up there with "Skeleton Crew.""The Mangler"Holy crap, that story freakd me out!As I age, I believe the time you read a story plays an integral part in the way you perceive it. I read these in the late 80s, maybe early 90s, and they fascinated me, creeped me out, etc.I read the collection again a few years ago, and felt some of the melancholy in 'Night Surf" and others.It seems to me that your age, combined with the time period in which you read, combined with the time period in which something was written, can have a huge impact on the way it is received.Back in 1990, I had very limited access to books, and now I have near limitless access. I believe that makes a difference too, as the more you read, the more you discern about writing style, story structure, etc.The guy in "The Boogeyman" was a jerk, but I pinned that more on King's perception of people, than on his inability to write a sympathetic character. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/396870/#p396870 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: Monthly chat December 2018
Re: Monthly chat December 2018 Dark,You are a busy man!The harp is a lovely instrument though, and lately, I've been looking for Christmas music with only harps.Skyguardian,I have read "Of Mice and Men" and it was very moving. I read it when I was sixteen, and it made me think deeply about a lot of things.Merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah to all. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/396560/#p396560 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: twitter client for windows
Re: twitter client for windows I love TWBlue.I used to use EasyChirp, and I'm not even sure that's around anymore.But if I had to recommend only one, TWBlue wins hands down. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/396556/#p396556 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: new website up! yea!
Re: new website up! yea! Congratulations, Redfox!There is a huge wave of excitement and a well-deserved feeling of accomplishment when you create something.I threw an absolute happy fit last Christmas, when I got a Mud server up and running on my computer and created the first room in my Mud.Don't let the negativity get you down.Stay the course, and forge ahead.Best of luck to you. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/395581/#p395581 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: its about time
Re: its about time I was so excited last week when I discovered that Jaws would read the text in fB pictures.I'm not sure why some work and some don't, but I have had fun reading minion quotes, and liking a lot more of my friends' statuses. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/394666/#p394666 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Re: The Ultrapopcorn protocol
Re: The Ultrapopcorn protocol I love humor like this!It brings fun back to the forum.Miss you around here, Nocturnus. URL: http://forum.audiogames.net/post/394493/#p394493 -- Audiogames-reflector mailing list Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
