This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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BlindTechAdventures seeks to serve your content consumption needs by providing both interesting tech topics and adventure-related topics. This started as a YouTube channel, however we are providing this podcast as an alternative way for consuming this content. To check out the YouTube channel where you can interact with us live during the broadcast, please visit www.youtube.com/blindtechadventures
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Empowering lives through non-visual access to technology
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Everything Stephen King, from Carrie to The Institute, from the novels to the short stories, from the small screen to the big screen. Each month we take a deep dive into one book from the bibliography of the King of horror fiction, while also charting the byways of King's forays into other genres (The Dark Tower series, On Writing etc) and also casting an eye on the many TV and film adaptations of King's work. Recorded live from the UEA media suite, Richard Sheppard interviews writers, acade ...
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An authoritative look at recent books that may or may not have shown up on your radar screen. Fiction and non-fiction. Biographies and comic books. Politics and the arts. And quite certainly, no gardening or cookery books. All presented with Tim Haigh’s passion for books and writing. Tim is a widely respected critic, reviewer and broadcaster. Expert without being stuffy, he is noted for the lively intelligence and irreverence he brings to the field.
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Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners. Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more. Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. Access On liste ...
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A podcast channel addressing the intersections of media, politics and space from Scott Rodgers, Reader in Media and Geography in the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication at Birkbeck, University of London. https://www.publiclysited.com/
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Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen. Listen free on your computer or mobile device. Symphony Space, the home of Selected Shorts, was founded almost 40 years ago in the belief that the arts bring people together, transcend barriers, and celebrate both our similarities and our differences. That belief remains our guiding principle and is more important now than ever. Your generosity during th ...
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Sight is a highly dominant sense. If you have it, naturally you’ll use it for a lot of things. But if you don’t have it, or you don’t have as much sight as you used to, it’s still possible to live a rich, full life. This podcast is all about how it’s done. We offer tips and tricks for living blindfully, including plenty about the latest accessible technology, but we discuss the barriers too, ranging from attitudinal barriers to accessibility barriers and more. Hear interviews with movers and ...
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Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral O ...
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It’s easy to see a child’s education as a path determined by grades, test scores and extra curricular activities. But genuine learning is about so much more than the points schools tally. MindShift explores the future of learning and how we raise our kids. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us @MindShiftKQED or visit us at MindShift.KQED.org. Take our audienc ...
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"The most powerful handheld BIOGAS ANALYZER. Ideally suited for solid waste disposal, Digesters plus Waste to Energy Engine Tuning Simple operation,Compact & Rugged,Easy Data Handling,Low ownership cost. For solid waste disposal and anaerobic digesters, the OPTIMA 7 measures methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, plus pressure, flow and temperature. It can also be outfitted for the tuning of WTE engines, whether on biogas or natural gas to measure carbon monoxide and NOx. Fast an ...
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Welcome to Off The Shelf—your backstage pass to the book world! Hosted by Morgann Book, this podcast dives into buzz-worthy reads, book-to-screen adaptations, and candid author chats! Once a month, we also dedicate an episode to our book club—spiralling over plot twists, overanalyzing characters, and going on a few unhinged tangents. Whether you’re hunting for your next five-star read or craving behind-the-scenes publishing tea, you’ll feel right at home. New episodes drop every Thursday—gra ...
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Snap Judgment mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling... with a BEAT.
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StoryTinkr brings interactive audiobooks to life for curious kids aged 6-12. At StoryTinkr, every story is an adventure waiting to unfold, and your child is at the helm. These screen-free tales empower young minds to become active participants in their own storytelling journeys. By making meaningful choices along the way, kids can shape the narrative, guiding the twists and turns that make each tale uniquely their own. Our stories go beyond entertainment—they’re designed to spark creativity, ...
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creating PowerPoint presentations with a screen reader
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59:27In this week's Access On, we're doing a deep dive into PowerPoint from a blindness perspective. Here's what you can hear, and when. Join us for our extended seminar on online meeting platforms 0:00Creating PowerPoint presentations as a blind person 1:50Tech tip, the iOS ItemChooser 56:16Closing and contact info 58:17…
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Episode Forty-Three - The Wastelands w/Kim C (Podcast host "The Year of Underrated Stephen King")
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1:15:43Hello and welcome back to the Constant Reader Podcast, with me Richard Sheppard. Thanks for your kind words about my last interview with James Michels, author of the Melody of Shattered Gold, which is now available on amazon. It’s well worth picking up, the ending is a real gut punch, and the journey is a wild ride. Speaking of wild rides, today we…
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Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is it? This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked! You can listen to Spooked on any podcast platform. If you want more supernatural fun, check out S…
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#6: The Secret to Writing REAL Romance with Abby Jimenez
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1:06:29In this episode of Off The Shelf, Morgann sits down with bestselling author Abby Jimenez to talk about writing entire novels on her phone and the unexpected places inspiration strikes. From her viral TikTok quotes to her honest portrayal of anxiety in Yours Truly, Abby shares the behind-the-scenes of crafting stories that make readers laugh, cry, a…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories by contemporary Japanese writers that were featured during a live program created in collaboration with the Japan Society. Each touches on the idea of letting go. In “Hawaii,” Aoko Matsuda imagines a afterlife for garments. It’s read by Maria Dizzia. In “Sunrise,” by Erika Kobayashi, a woman’s life parallels…
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Vector promises smoother travels, more on accessible TV, and copying content from the web in JAWS
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1:00:34On this week's edition of Access On:Join us for our Autonomous Vehicle boutique 0:00Rob Quinn from MakeSense Technology discusses the Vector 1:38Problems copying text from web pages using JAWS 32:54My perspective on different earbuds 34:43Accessible televisions 44:36Working with multiple tabs in Google Docs 49:51Getting to the iOS status bar 54:02C…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 82 – Fire TV Sticks with VoiceView, and Asking a Talking Tree for Directions
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59:08In this episode of Talking Technology, Joe shows us accessible streaming devices, including the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick. How do these devices work for blind and low vision users? In tech news, we hear about exciting innovations from Samsung, as well as a new medical device aiming to help with dry eyes. After an RTÉ news report about an AI…
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In a quiet Ugandan village, Jocelyn waits for her older siblings to sneak back from a forbidden disco, only to hear a sinister night dancer casting enchantments outside her home. When illness strikes her brother, Jocelyn’s family decides to take matters into their own hands. This story comes to us from our evil-twin, Spooked. You can listen to Spoo…
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A rookie pilot, a prominent politician, a cop, and a criminal find themselves enduring freezing temperatures in the remote wilderness after their plane crashes in Northern Canada. A huge thank you to Erik Vogel, the late Larry Shaben, and his daughter Carol Shaben for sharing this story with Snap! There is so much more we are not able to share with…
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#5: The Reality of Being a Bookish Creator with Madison Kait
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1:01:35Today, Morgann finally finds out what Magnolia Parks is all about and where to start in the Olivie Blake universe. Join her and Madison as they dive into all the books that made Madison become a reader & bookish content creator over the last couple of years. 0:00 - 09:57 Madison's top 5 books 09:58 - 16:35 Magnolia Parks 16:36 - 32:17 Misc. Book Ta…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories and two poems the celebrate the power and mystery of reading and writing. Billy Collins contributes magical verse from two perspectives in “Books” read by Kirsten Vangsness, and “Dear Reader,” performed by Dion Graham. N.K. Jemisin entices us with a tricky narrative that contemplates the cost of literary celeb…
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More on using AI tools, Innosearch is a phone call away, and Netflix on various devices
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58:58In this week's edition of Access On:Introduction 0:00Join us for an update on autonomous vehicles 0:58Google AI Studio 3:12ChatGPT Voice and video 13:59I want a stand-alone talking thermostat 16:28Can AI walk me through a route? 17:50Getting information from a slide presentation 31:00The arrival of the Copilot key 33:11CSUN 2025, the NFB national c…
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What if you invented something the whole world knows but someone else took the credit? This week on Snap, we uncover the story of Krazy George, a shy wood-shop teacher turned professional cheerleader, who sparked a phenomenon from the stands of the Oakland Coliseum. And -- the story of the infamous Pine Tar Game told by the bat boy. STORIES The Wav…
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#4: How Sunrise on the Reaping Changed EVERYTHING with Mark
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50:02Sit down with Morgann and Mark for a cozy, bookish catch-up as they dive into their current favourite reads. From the hype around Sunrise on the Reaping to early thoughts on Carley Fortune’s upcoming novel, they’re chatting on everything that's been living rent-free in their bookish brains. Plus, if you’ve been curious about getting into literary f…
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Wot, no Daleks?!? If you had a time machine and could return to 1963 you would be surprised at the haphazard genesis of Dr Who. We think of it today as the eternal jewel in the BBC crown, but the show was curiously unloved by the Corporation in its first long run. It only made it to air by the skin of its teeth, and the Head of Drama, having defini…
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Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about selves obscured and revealed, by characters whose own identities are mysteries to them. In Aimee Bender’s “Un-Selfie, a woman reveals her extraordinary past to a stranger. The story was a commission for our 2022 Small Odysseys anthology, and is read by Alysia Reiner. In our second story, “Best Western” b…
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Echo Vision Smart glasses, accessible televisions, and audio transcription solutions
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59:32Welcome to episode 20 of Access On. This week: Introduction 0:00Update from Google regarding SMS two-factor authentication 1:50Podcast sponsorship opportunities now available 5:45Huasong Cao from Agiga discusses the Echo Vision Smart Glasses 6:27Inaccessible tools on the job 43:21Can't get to the status bar of my iPhone via my Braille display 46:57…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 81 - let’s try the Hark AI reading machine
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58:03On this episode of Talking Technology, we try the Hark AI reading machine from Humanware. Is it worth its hefty price tag? The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a screen reader, and what if your AirPods could see? All that and more in tech news. Daniel tells us about exciting updates for Android devices, and would you use Roy Keene as your screen reader…
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Minnie Phan: A Young Girl and the Power of Art
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22:03Vietnamese children’s book illustrator Minnie Phan talks to KQED's Ki Sung about using art to process events and heal wounds in the Vietnamese diaspora.By KQED
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Have you noticed a shift in how children develop, socialize, and perceive the world around them? Today we discuss the pressing issues raised in Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation". We explore the profound ways in which the digital age and evolving parenting styles are impacting childhood and adolescence. A key concern is the detrimental impac…
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Looking to join a book club? You're in the right spot - Welcome to The Bookish Club. In this week's episode, we dive into all of our previous book club picks since the club was created last July. Why we chose it, what we enjoyed, what we didn't -- this episode has got you covered on which ones you should start first! Moving forward, the last episod…
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Love is sweeter than reason... Lupita Nyong'o asks, "How far would you go for family?" Her cousins and her sister spill the tea on a legendary nursing mishap, and a Nigerian barrister pours her love into a signature dish for a delivery across the globe. This week on Snap, we're featuring stories from our limited series Mind Your Own! STORIES "Siste…
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On the Media’s Brooke Gladstone was our guest for a live Selected Shorts event, and this week, host Meg Wolitzer presents some of the stories Gladstone chose. They all explore the theme of tales we tell ourselves—and others. The title says it all in Mary Gordon’s “My Podiatrist Tells Me a Story about a Boy and a Dog” read by Bebe Neuwirth and Richa…
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#2: The Best and Worst #BookTok Books with Paige and Molly
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58:27POV you're talking about books with your best friends. In this episode, we're diving into all our favourite books over the years! From the spiciest books we've read to the sweetest, you'll walk away with a whole new list of books to get dive into. At the end, we also surprise Paige with a book she's been talking about since November... Stay around …
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A young filmmaker documents a political showdown between an authoritarian president and a brave Ugandan pop singer. When he aims his lens, he has no idea the shot he’s about to take. And – the story of people who come face-to-face one night in the Canyonlands of southern Utah. STORIES The Shot A young filmmaker documents a political showdown betwee…
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Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about belonging and sacrifice in two very different kinds of social orders. In Wolitzer’s own “The Summer Reading List” the intensity of youthful bookworms is perfectly captured. It’s performed by Melora Hardin. And Marie-Helene Bertino takes us inside a bat cave for a story of love, longing, and immortality. “Viol…
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When AI isn't the right tool, Aira and Be My Eyes on your PC, and more Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses feedback
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1:00:51On this week's edition of the National Federation of the Blind's technology podcast: Introduction 0:00Darrell Hilliker discusses AI hallucinations 1:41Using Be My Eyes and Aira Explorer on your PC 11:18Resolution to Facebook for iOS comments bug 34:17Link previews disappear in WhatsApp 34:43International availability of Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta Smar…
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Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 80 - Everything you need to know about Envision ally
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54:38On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Karthik Kannan CTO at Envision to learn all about the new ally app. We discuss pricing, future plans, and the role of Envision Glasses in the Meta Ray-Ban world. We hear your thoughts on AirTag and air fryers, and in tech news we explore a new collaboration aiming to make games more accessible…
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Brian’s desperate for cash, until a random ghost writer answers his Craigslist ad for a roommate. Now, he’s about to get more drama than he ever imagined. And a young, penniless student arrives at UCLA with no place to stay and is forced to improvise. STORIES Roommate Wanted Brian’s desperate for cash, until a random ghost writer answers his Craigs…
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Welcome to your new favourite podcast :) In our FIRST ever episode, I'm talking about all the books that turned me into a reader — from the ones that made me fall in love with stories as a kid to the unforgettable reads that kept me up way too late (and maybe freaked me out a little lol). Whether it’s the chaotic dystopian era, the romantasy books …
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They created each other Does the world actually need another Beatles book? There are Mongolian peasants in one-yak villages far outside Ulan Bator who could tell you how John and Paul met at the Woolton Church fete in July 1957, and offer a considered opinion of the relative merits of Revolver and Sgt Pepper. Ian Leslie has performed a marvellous b…
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Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about secret spaces and what they represent. In N. K. Jemisin’s speculative fantasy “Elevator Dancer,” a security guard in a totalitarian regime is beguiled by an act of freedom. The reader is Laura Gómez. And Hugh Dancy reads Greg Jackson’s “The Hollow,” about a secret room, a purposeless life, and a guy who can’t…
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a recap of CSUN, a Facebook iOS regression, and how some iPhone users can find one another in a crowd
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1:00:25In this week's edition of Access On: Panel discussion about CSUN 2025 0:00Facebook for iOS regression re comments 49:06Seeking advice on accessible fitness equipment 49:52Innosearch is great but needs to do more 52:24Three tech questions 53:48Tech tip, finding another iPhone user in a crowd 56:57Closing and contact info 59:15…
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Issa Rae on Friendships That Need to Go, from IMO
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1:00:35Sharing a new show from my friend Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson, called IMO. You know on Snap, we make stories that help you laugh, think, and see the world through someone else’s eyes. Similarly on IMO, Michelle and Craig bring candid perspectives to the everyday questions shaping our lives, relationships and the world around u…
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Episode Forty-Two - Stand By Me w/James Michels (writer 'The Melody of Shattered Gold')
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51:05Welcome back to the Constant reader Podcast, and thanks for bearing with us during our long hiatus. We have gathered up quite a few of our favorite repeat guests for 2025 though, so i am sure you will forgive us. We have lined up Kim C from the year of underrated Stephen King podcast with another step towards the Dark Tower. The gentlemen from King…
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The Mediated City 10 (2025 New Release): Sentient Cities
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33:05Software and networked devices are highly pervasive in the city, perhaps more than we tend to realise, and their consequences as urban media are becoming more apparent. The relatively sudden arrival of new, easy-to-use tools and streamlined interfaces sold under the broad banner of ‘AI’ may may be novel but serve as a sharp reminder of the more lon…
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March Ghost Stories: The Mystery of Shakespeare’s Play
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26:14Tinker with Us! Strange warnings. A thump in the night. A cryptic message… “Beware the Ides of March.” When Jude and Ellie uncover an old note with a spooky message, they find themselves in the middle of a Shakespearean mystery! Is it a ghostly warning, a long-lost secret, or just a coincidence? As the Ides of March approaches, Ellie is determined …
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Tinker with Us! What happens when all the colors of Holi suddenly vanish? Join Jude and Ellie on a magical journey where they must uncover the true meaning of Holi to bring its vibrant hues back! Through laughter, courage, and the wisdom of Radha and Krishna, they discover that Holi isn’t just about throwing colors—it’s about joy, love, and new beg…
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The Night’s Gentle Voyage: A Guided Meditation Story
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14:50Tinker with Us! Drift into a dreamy nighttime adventure with Jude and Ellie, whose beds transform into magical cloudships, sailing into the hush of the night. Will they follow the whispering trees, where gentle rustling sounds like the pages of a bedtime story? Or drift into a sea of cotton-candy clouds, where warmth and coziness wrap them in the s…
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"His secrets filled the air around him like smoke..." A young boy idolizes his karate instructor. Each kick, throw, and punch a step on the path to becoming a man. But the power of his presence cannot hold back the questions of his character. STORIES The Master "His secrets filled the air around him like smoke..." A young boy idolizes his karate in…
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What Visual Skills Do I Need to Play Baseball?
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23:04A 90-mile-per-hour fastball takes less than half a second to reach the plate. The key to hitting it? Training your vision to process information faster. Have you ever wondered why elite baseball players seem to have lightning-fast reflexes? It’s not just talent—it’s vision. In this episode, we break down the essential visual skills that give baseba…
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Host Meg Wolitzer present three stories in which friendly advice is proffered, whether it’s wanted or not. The title of the first, by Meghana Indurti and Tyler Fowler, says it all: “Relationship Advice from Your Aunt Who Has Been Divorced Six Times.” It’s read by Jane Kaczmarek. In Mira Jacob’s “Death by Printer,” a YouTube DIY video seems to have …
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AI prompt engineering. How to communicate with AI to get the results you want
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59:54This week, we bring you an abridged recording of our recent boutique on AI prompt engineering. It covers:Introduction 0:00Overview and general examples of prompt engineering 1:47Using prompt engineering to get the visual information you want 24:37Custom GPTs and tactile graphics 47:02Closing and contact info 58:44…
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Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 79 - CSUN, Seable, and accessible holidays for the blind
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54:45This week on Talking Technology, we take a trip to Anaheim in California, as our very own Denis Nolan gives us a preview of CSUN 2025. Lucy Ashton joins us from Seable to discuss accessible holidays for the blind, and she tells us how technology is changing what people want from their holiday experience. We’ve got updates on new apps from Envision,…
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Why Handwriting Still Matters in the Age of Screens
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15:16KQED's Nimah Gobir talks to educator and language therapist, Dr. Nancy Cushen White about why handwriting is such a powerful tool for literacy learning.By KQED
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Welcome to Off The Shelf—your backstage pass to the book world! Hosted by Morgann Book, this podcast will dive into what popular books are actually worth reading, the bts of book-to-screen adaptations, and the story behind authors’ stories! We also dedicate an episode to our book club each month—spiralling over plot twists, overanalyzing characters…
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