Video Proof the Empower Network paid me

Posted on February 18 2013 by babcock michael

I created the following video so that way everyone can see that the Empower network actually does pay individuals. I figured I would post these on this blog, and let everyone know that if you happen to not be able to read my blog postings on my Empower network blog, then you can read my blog postings via GW fans. My personal blog.
The first video that I posted was yesterday, when I was looking through my Empower network payments and had seen that I had $20 that were pending to be paid. That was utilizing voiceover on the Mac, and you can view it here:

Interact with the frame for voiceover users above, to find the play button.
The second video I recorded this morning when I was messing around. Pretty much what I wanted to find out is whether or not Screenflow the screen capturing software that I utilize on the Mac would capture audio and video from windows in VMware. Consequently, it did, and here is a video proving that the $20 that was pending in the above video, is now moved to the paid section.

Come on, what’s holding you back! Feel free to join us in the Empower network, we need you on team blind.
If not, at least like us on Facebook?
Thank you
Michael

New episode, activator, can your smartphone really be smart?

Posted on February 12 2013 by babcock michael

For most of you, the concept of a smart phone actually being smart is relatively foreign. However, as a follow-up to a previous episode that we did on our podcast, jailbreaking your iOS device. I wanted to record a brief audio podcast explaining a new app I utilize on a daily basis. This application comes installed when you are installing some jailbroken applications. It is called activator, and it allows you to turn your smart phone into a “smart device”.
What is all of this talk about making your smartphone a smart device? And, what am I talking about? Well, what if you plugged in your headphones, and your phone was smart enough to open bossjock? Wouldn’t that be nice? Well, my phone does.
Listen to this brief audio podcast, it’s about 12 minutes long. And, give us a call at 4:06-203-0788, with all of your comments. Maybe your voice will be heard.
Michael
Notes,

New Empowering The Blind Podcast, and we need your help!

Posted on February 5 2013 by babcock michael

Some of you have asked me what my plans are for this website, I have been discussing with other individuals different things that I could be doing with this website. And, I think I finally figured out what I want to do.
For those of you curious about more information for the program that I am actively promoting, the Empower Network then feel free to click Here, watch the 29 minute video, and get started. If you already know what we’re about, and you are ready to get started with team blind, then click here..
Anyways, a little about what i’m doing can be heard in my most recent Empowering The Blind Podcast. If you want to get involved with this podcast, and you want to join us, remember you can like us on Facebook, on Empowering The Blind. Send us a message on there, or email me. You can also give me a call, and leave your comments at:
406-203-0788
I will air your comments if you let me…
I want to get this podcast out there to anyone who you know!
The idea for this podcast was originally brought to my attention when I was working for the Alaska Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired. Jim King, of the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision. I would like to thank Jim King on a personal level, and the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision and the Alaska Center For The Blind and Visually Impaired for the wonderful work they do for blind individuals.
The How To Be Blind Podcast can be found Here.
You can get to know the How To Be Blind Round Table Podcast members on there About The Hosts page. In the podcast, i neglected to recall the name of the person who took my place, thanks to MARCY WEINBERG, so so sorry i forgot your name.
If you’ve forgotten, you can like us on Facebook Empowering The Blind.
Michael Babcock
Download the Latest Empowering The Blind Podcast

Like Us On Facebook

Posted on February 5 2013 by babcock michael

Apparently, I am relatively busy today.
I encourage everyone visiting this page 2 please like us on Facebook, I just created a new Facebook page. You can like us here:
Empowering The Blind.
I would really like to get at least 100 fans to this page as quickly as possible. I think this weekend would be a reasonable goal, what do you all think?
If you have ever been curious as to how to get involved with me in the Empower network then simply read, Work ‘Tell your there and learn how i’m doing it.
Michael

Empowering The Blind, the real episode one

Posted on February 5 2013 by babcock michael

Ladies and gentlemen;
If you haven’t noticed, I started a podcast. Well, here’s a slight issue I kind of have. I didn’t post episode number one like I told myself I was yesterday. Why? Well, because it climbed in bed with Malory, I’d cuddled with her, she turned on a movie, and we passed out. That’s what happened, and you know what I’m not ashamed of it. You know why? Because, I work at home with the Empower Network.

Anyways, I then got an email earlier today that explained to me that the new iOS jailbreak was out. So of course, I had to go do it on my phone. And as I was walking upstairs to go get the Mac to perform on the jailbreak, I asked myself why don’t I recorded and posted for content. And then, once I reported that I obviously had to be the first person to record it and post it. So, I went ahead and posted under the name Uncut demonstration of jailbreak iOS six using voice over
In this episode, I do believe I stated that it was episode number two. However, it in fact was at the so number one. I wanted to take an opportunity and post episode number one, even though it is a bit late.

Listen to the podcast below, and tell me what you think.
Get started with Empower Now, and we can meet each other at the top…
Note:
As Of, monday, February 4, 2013, I set myself a goal to reach $500 residual by April 24, 2013. This will be my 25th birthday. So, if you want to help me reach this goal, please join me in Empowering the blind.
Download the Real Empowering The Blind EP 1

Uncut demonstration of jailbreak iOS six using voice over

Posted on February 4 2013 by babcock michael

For those of you who were curious, you can read about the new iOS 6.1 jailbreak Here. it is a very simple process, and you can listen to me do it for the very first time by listening to episode number three. Download episode number three here.
If you want to join empower, do so under me Here
The how to be blind roundtable podcast can be found Here

New American Foundation for the Blind App Helps People with Vision Loss Easily Take Notes on iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®

Posted on February 1 2013 by babcock michael

The AFB Accessnote App is out, and i’ve posted the press release below for everyone’s information. If you would like you can post comments on this blog, letting us at Empowering the blind know what you think of the app. My self, i likely won’t buy it, even though i do support what groups such as the NFB, and ACB do for the blind. As a child sadly, I was not able to be involved with any of these programs and I now wish this had been different. Again, read this press release, and let me know what you think.

AccessNote

New York (February 1, 2013)—
For the millions of Americans with vision loss looking for a simple, convenient way to take notes at work, at school, or at home, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the AccessNote™, a specialized notetaker for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

“Apple products have earned high points from us for their out-of-the-box accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired,” said Carl R. Augusto, AFB president and CEO. “We designed this app to complement the iPhone’s other popular features, like web browsing and email, so that users who are blind have all the tools they need in one, handy device.”

 
A traditional notetaker is a portable electronic device that enables users who are blind or visually impaired to take notes, create documents, and access applications. These devices, extremely valuable for people who are blind or visually impaired, usually provide either speech or braille output (or both).  They retail for upwards of $2,000 and much more for those with a built-in braille display; AFB’s AccessNote app is available for $19.99.

 
In addition to being a low-cost alternative to traditional notetakers, AccessNote allows users to combine efficient notetaking with many other features and functions of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This allows people who are blind or visually impaired to use the same popular devices that their sighted peers are using in classroom or business settings.

 
This is the first notetaking app developed and designed specifically for users with vision loss. AFB evaluated many of the other available notetaking apps, but found none to be very efficient or user-friendly to people who are blind or visually impaired.

What sets the AccessNote apart includes:
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  • Seamless Navigation. Customized keyboard commands make notetaking more intuitive and productive than ever before, including quick access to important features like Search All Notes, Search Within a Note, as well as several navigation options.

  • • Automatic Saving. With an automatic save on every few keystrokes, notes will never be lost.
  • • Cursor tracking. When navigating among multiple sets of notes, users can always pick up right where they left off.
  • • Unparalleled Simplicity. With a clutter-free interface, users can create, read, find, and sync, making it easier to spend more time with actual content and less time with tools.
  • • DropBox Integration. All notes, always on hand. DropBox keeps AccessNote in sync with the user’s desktop (and other devices) so their notes are always available and backed up.
  • • Compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards. AccessNote is optimized for efficiency with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and for today’s wireless braille displays.
     

    AccessNote was developed in conjunction with FloCo Apps and is available on the App Store(sm).


    
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    About AFB


    The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB’s priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. Headquartered in New York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the more than 40 years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB.

What can i use this app for

This app would be good for as the press release states A student, professional, or other individual who needs to excessively take notes on the go. The reason that I personally would not utilize this app, isn’t necessarily because it is another app made solely for blind or low vision users, but, because of the fact that I can do everything with this app claims I assume, for free. How? I utilize the notes function and iOS, with iCloud syncing to my Mac. This pretty much allows me to do what I need to do. In addition, for extra note taking needs that I need to sync to drop box for some reason, I will utilize an application called plaintext. This application will allow Mallory to open text documents on her android phone, simply because both devices can interact with the dropbox service
If however you want to purchase this application, and you need something to do with it now, feel free to join me In The Empower Network and become a part of Team Blind I’m sure i’ll be able to help you keep that notes app busy!

Michael

work ‘tell your there

Posted on February 1 2013 by babcock michael

In the article, It takes work to get to that point, I explained how it frustrates me when a person tells me they want to work at home, however they decide that really they don’t want to do the work. I understand the appeal of wanting to work at home, and trust me at first and for the longest time I didn’t understand why I had to actually “Work” at home and not have money just come into my bank account. Well, that is until I really sat down and thought about it, and figured out that it’s called “work at home”, so maybe the reason i haven’t made money is because i didn’t actually do work.
Let me take a moment to step into the past and let you know a little more about my self and whir I came from. I posted this video on my Youtube, and it explains a bit about my work history, and the problems I faced when working as a completely blind individual. Take a look at it, and remember to like, and comment on my videos.

Now, as you may know it takes work to get a job. I understand this and think it’s important to understand this before beginning on any online adventure. Granted, I haven’t made it big, and I don’t make more then $25 a month right now however I have seen threw the <a href="/join-retail.php?id=workwithmike"the Empower Network that if you Work to get to that point you can and make it big.
As a follow up to the above video, I recorded the below video to explain a little more about what I have done related to work. I think the Empower Network is going to be the program to help me build a residual income. I will post updated stats on the website later on today, and then begin with a paid advertisement or to and we will track the progress using that information. I will then update you all in a week or so.

Have a grate day, and get started bloging Join Empower.
Michael

Get Started With Empower Network

Posted on January 29 2013 by babcock michael

Some of you have asked me how you can get started with the Empower Network. Right this moment i’m listening to the recording of the Empower Hour call that the Empower Network, and I wanted to write a quick blog posting. Now, understand that i’m only looking for those looking to take action, and get started today. Anyway, if you want to simply no sales videos, etc, simply click Here.
To become part of Team Blind remember all you have to do is Click here.
I am very excited for the Empower Network and I want to make 2013 the best year for you!

Braille touch, to be released

Posted on January 29 2013 by babcock michael

On Jan 27, 2013, at 6:50 PM, “BrailleTouch” wrote:

Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in BrailleTouch, and for signing up for the BrailleTouch email list. I am very excited to announce that BrailleTouch will be available on the App Store on Thu Jan 31 worldwide. We offer a free trial version, which lets you type in braille on your touchscreen and hear the letters or words spoken as you type them. If you like BrailleTouch and find it useful, you can purchase a full upgrade from the app which will allow you to send text messages, tweets, and emails directly from the touchscreen braille keyboard. You can also copy the text you type in braille and paste it into any other app on your iPhone.

The trial version of BrailleTouch is free to download from the App Store. The full upgrade is available for US$20 as an In-App Purchase. However, in appreciation of the overwhelming support we have received from the blind community, we are offering the full version for US$15 through Sunday February 3. We would like to express our gratitude to all of the generous volunteers who tested the app, to Accessible Devices, AppleVis, and Macneticos for their podcasts, and to everyone who has emailed us and posted on the VIphone and AppleVis forums and Twitter with helpful feedback.

You can read more about BrailleTouch including a User Guide and FAQ at our website: http://brailletouchapp.com/

The initial version of BrailleTouch supports Grade 1 uncontracted braille, based on the North American English standards. It includes upper and lower case letters, numbers, and most punctuation. Grade 2 contracted braille is our top priority for a future upgrade. We also hope to be able to support languages other than English in the future. BrailleTouch requires iOS version 5 or later, and will run on iPhone 3Gs or later and iPod touch 3rd generation or later. We recommend using a case with your iPhone or iPod touch, as this will help you grip the phone while typing and will keep you from covering the speaker on the iPhone under the Home button with your hand. If you use headphones, we recommend a right-angle headphone plug or Bluetooth headphones.

Feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who may be interested. This is a no-reply email address. We welcome any questions, comments, or feedback you may have. When the app comes out, we would love to hear your story about how you use BrailleTouch. You can contact us at: http://brailletouchapp.com/contact.html

Many braille instructors have contacted us about using BrailleTouch as a teaching tool. We hope the free version of BrailleTouch is helpful for learning the six-key braille keyboard. If you are a braille instructor or student, please let us know your experience using BrailleTouch.

We hope you like BrailleTouch and find it useful. Please download the free version on Thursday and try it before you buy it. And let us know what you think!

Best wishes,
Caleb

http://brailletouchapp.com/

http://twitter.com/brailletouch

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