Wednesday Coffee Club

This is a presentation from a retired medical social worker from the National Institute of Health (NIH), containing information about medication and vaccine development for new drugs and vaccines. This presentation is by Debby Hill.

Live conversation about trash bags, grills and many other topics Braille Mantis Q40,

Mantis Q40 This is a Braille display with a QWERTY keyboard. It is available from American Printinghouse for the Blind (APH).

weekend where blind vendors sell products and talk about them. Talked about gadgets needed for virtual doctor's visit.

share information from the Freestyle Libre with one of 2 apps Libre View or Libre Linkup. Be my Eyes is teaming up to provide specialized help with laundry products. Chris and dave did a demo of a salad spinner. Ovos 5 quart salad spinner $29.95 on Amazon.

Ovos 5-quart salad spinner Amazon

AIRA limitts five minute calls.

Geoffrey Zakarian Safe Slice Upright Mandolin This is a safe to use upright mandolin that slices and juliennes. This is not the electric mandolin we demonstrated in 2017. This mandolin is manual,but very safe.QVC Item number: k50008Price: $31.10 https://www.qvc.com/Geoffrey-Zakarian-Safe-Slice-Upright-Mandolin.product.K50008.html?productNumber=K50008&sc=ISRCQVC phone, automated: 1-800-345-1212QVC person: 1-800-345-1515, press 0Also available at:Amazon: Price: $39.99Listed as Vegetable Cutter Mandolin https://www.amazon.com/ONCE-ALL-Multifunctional-Appliance-Vegetables/dp/B07PSGP69B/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=safe+slice+mandolin&qid=1580050232&sr=8-2

What is the best service for music on your iPhone? Do compression socks work? How do you get the right fit? How do you show sighted people that we're really not amazing and make them feel comfortable? Ask Chris and Dave How do I keep strawberries fresh longer? Fresh paper is made to absorb the ethyleen in fruit and vegetables to help keep them fresh longer. Use a salad spinner after you wash lettuce to remove the water from the lettuce. Chris gave recipe for slow cooker apple crisp.

A demo of an audible stud finder has been added to the demos on the website. We did not run it today, but it is available as a download.

Walmart ready to compete with Amazon. Offering same day delivery on many things you would shop for at Walmart. Conversation on the benefits of wearing a mask. Chris demoed the New June Oven App.

[TheCoffeeClub] demo, June Oven app update, August 5, 2020 August 5, 2020 This is a demo of the updated June Oven app. On October 9, 2019, we presented an overview of the June Oven, including the IOS app. Last week, a new update for the app was released which substantially changed the way the app can be used by individuals who use VoiceOver on an IOS device.

Talked about the influential people in our lives. demo of the Walmart grocery app

The demo this week is a walk-through of the Walmart grocery app.This includes getting the app, a bit on setting up your account, and shopping and checking out your groceries.

[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Gingerbread, July 22, 2020July 22, 2020Gingerbread1 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup oil1 cup molasses1 ¼ teaspoon cinnamon1 ¼ teaspoon ginger1 teaspoon cloves1 teaspoon nutmeg1/3 cup hot water2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups flour1 cup boiling waterGrease bottom of 9 by 13-inch pan.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Dissolve soda in 1/3 cup hot water. Mix other ingredients.Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.Chris R.

[TheCoffeeClub] Demo, Auto Nailer, July 22, 2020July 22, 2020Milwaukee Aut oNailerM12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Palm Nailer Kit with (1) 1.5Ah Battery, Charger and Tool Bag M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Palm Nailer Kit with (1)Home DepotPrice: $149.00Model# 2458-21Home Depot phone: 800-466-3337

To listen to NFB on Amazon Echo say enable nation's blind skill. athy gave a talk about her town, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The town used to be called Mauch Chunk, which in american indian means bear mountain. The name was changed in 1954 to Jim Thorpe. Switch back gravity railroad led to the invention of the roller coaster. Railroad was used to haul coal. Chris and Dave did a demo of a Chef Not Strawberry huller to remove the stems from strawberries.

From Amazon:Chef'n Original Stem Gem Strawberry Huller, Red/Green - 102-138-005$6.33https://www.amazon.com/Chefn-27466-StemGem-Strawberry-Huller/dp/B002XOHZWC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=chef+%27n%27+strawberry&qid=1594738856&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRTEZESzJSQU9QRFkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4ODI4NjUyWDY2Qlg1VFRRTVNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0OTM1NTRZQjVaWTVBRDBFNlomd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVlDave and Chris Reighard

Addressed listener complaints about the Legend stream. Are there devices to help blind people with social distancing? Demo Acuvoice tv speaker with dialogue boost model AV201 from Zvox

This is a speaker which plays music pretty well, but is designed for televisions, and has a feature called dialog boost to bring dialog to the forefront when it is hard to understand. It also has a built-in level control which can be used, if desired, to keep levels the same.

Did a fun poll are instant mashed potatoes better than real mashed potatoes? Main menu tonight talking about 2 new Braille displays from Fumanware. a 20 cell and a 40 cell. Legend listener wants to give away a laptop. You can call the legend line or send an email letting us know your interested in the laptop and write a few sentences about why you would like it. iscussed WWDC. What's new in IOS 14? Use Serie to send voice messages. Picture in picture for multitasking. You will have choice of default browsers. Apple maps may start working indoors. Built in language translator. New feature where your phone can listen for certain sounds and perform a certain function.

We discussed the new virtual conventions for the blindness organizations. Talked about many tech products.

Talking Digital Arm Blood Pressure Monitor w/2 CuffsSpeak to Me:Catalog code: MBPHS655 Price: $79.95Speak to Me Phone: 800-248-9965http://www.speaktomecatalog.com /individual.php?item=MBPHS655HealthSmart Phone: 800-526-4753This is an accurate talking blood pressure monitor with 2 cuffs. It speaks your blood pressure and pulse rate in a female voice, and has the ability tostore readings for 2 people. The memories hold 60 readings per user.Dave and Chris Reighard

Swaller battery case can charge battery up to 3 times. Which web browser do you use? 70 percent of browser users are using chrome. Talked about the Brave browser. Demo is a talking blood pressue meter. This one includes 2 cuffs. Healthsmart blood pressure monitor sold by Speak to me 800-218-9965 or go to speaktomecatalog_com Healthsmart 800-526-4753 $79.

[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Rocky Road Ice Cream, June 3, 2020June 3, 2020Rocky RoadPrep Time:5 MinCook Time:5 MinReady In:1 Hr Original Recipe Yield 2 quarts Ingredients1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup light cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 cup miniature marshmallows DirectionsIn a medium saucepan over low heat, cook and stir condensed milk and cocoa until smooth and slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Remove from heat , and allowto cool slightly. Stir in heavy cream, light cream, and vanilla. Refrigerate until cold. Pour mixture into the canister of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Stir in nuts and marshmallows halfway throughthe freezing process. Chris R.

This is an electric ice cream maker with a built-in compressor, so you need no salt and no ice. It makes approximately 1-1/2 quarts.Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream MakerModel: BCI600XLBreville: 1-866-273-8455https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/ice-cream/bci600.html

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https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Melatonin-Dissolves-Absorption-Strawberry/dp/B07S38C5WW/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Natrol+melatonin&qid=1589988893&sr=8-5TheCoffeeClub] Demo, Talking Oximeter, May 20, 2020May 20, 2020Talking OximeterSpeak to Me CatalogCatalog code: SOXIM Price $49.95 Phone: 800-248-9965 http://www.speaktomecatalog.com/[[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Ham and Beans in the Instant Pot, May 20, 2020May 20, 2020Ham and Beans in the Instant Pot1 pound dry brown or white beans7 cups water1 ham hock or boneAbout 2 cups cubed hamSalt and pepper to tasteOnion (optional)Rinse beans, add all ingredients to the instant pot, and pressure for 65 minutes.Do a quick release.Note: If you listen to the coffee club demo, I mis-spoke regarding the amount of water—I mistakenly said 3 cups, it is 7 cups.Please do not use 3 cups or you may burn your beans.Chris R.

A shout out to White cane coffee. https://whitecanecoffee.com/

Today’s demo is of the InstaCart app. This is a shopping app available in many areas, and if of particular use for grocery shopping, although you can purchase other things, too.It is available on the app store and in google play. [TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Chicken And Noodle Casserole, May 6, 2020May 6, 2020Chicken and Noodle Casserole(larger version)1 chicken + 1 breast and 1 or 2 thighs (or just 1 really big chicken)12 to 16 ounces of wide egg noodles2 cans cream of chicken soup1 can cream of celery soup2 soup cans of milk, water, or chicken broth or any combination3 cans green peas, undrainedSalt & pepper to taste2 to 3 cups (2 rolls) buttery round crackers such as Ritz, crushed1 ½ to 2 sticks of margarine, softenedDirections1. Poach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. (I cook bone-in chicken longer), save water.Remove from pot and set aside. Bring chicken cooking water back to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles.2. In a separate bowl, mix together soups, and milk/water/broth. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chickenmixture and add peas. Place in 3 quart (or 9 X 13) and another 2 quart (or 7 X 9) baking dishes. 3. Mix softened butter and crushed crackers. Top each casserole with the buttery crackers. 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until heated through and browned on top. Note: You can use any combination of cream soups you want. If you want to drain your peas or use frozen peas though, you will need to use 4 cans of creamsoup instead of 3, and an additional half can or so of water or milk.Chicken Noodle Casserole(smaller version)1 chicken or 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves9 ounces wide egg noodles2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soupAbout a soup can and a half of water, milk, or chicken broth or water, milk, broth mixture 1 or 2 cans peas, mostly drainedsalt and pepper to taste1 cup to 1-1/2 cups crumbled buttery round crackers (about a roll of Ritz)1/2 cup to ¾ cup butter or margarineDirectionsPoach chicken in a large pot of simmering water. Cook until no longer pink in center, about 12 minutes. (I cook bone-in chicken longer). Remove from potand set aside. Bring chicken cooking water to a boil and cook pasta in it. Drain. Cut chicken into small pieces, and mix with noodles. In a separate bowl, mix together soups, and milk/water/broth. Season with salt and pepper. Gently stir together cream soup mixture with the chicken mixtureand add peas. Place in a 3 to 3-1/2 quart baking dish. Melt butter in microwave or a small saucepan, and remove from heat. Stir in crumbled crackers. Top casserole with the buttery crackers. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, until heated through and browned on top. Note: For the soup, you can use any cream soup combination. I have substituted mushroom for one of the cream of chickens.You can also pressure the chicken, remove it from its water, add more water if you think it needs it, then pressure the noodles for 1 minute. They shouldbe done. Then, just drain and dispose of your water.As you can see if you compare the recipes, they are pretty flexible, just make sure you have plenty of liquid. Chris R.

ables, called Potato Pocket she purchased from PulseTv. an as seen on tv website.800-711-1361Traeger Pro 780This is a wi-fi outdoor wood-fired pellet grill that uses food grade wood pellets.Price: $999.99There are several Traeger Wi-fi grills. For more description of this model, please see earlier demos. The primary focus of this demo is on the IOS app, which has finally been made accessible.There are other, much less expensive Traegers, which are not wi-fi, so if you are interested, check with Traeger to insure that they have knobs that clickif that is what you need.https://www.traegergrills.com/pellet-grills/pro-series/780-575-pellet-grillPhone numbers:Traeger wi-fi grills: 844-994-3473Traeger non-wi-fi pellet grills: 800-872-3430Dave R.Easy Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake1 3.9 ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix1-1/2 cups milk1 box chocolate fudge cake mix½ cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup mini peanut butter cups, each cut in half½ cup coarsely chopped pretzels, about 14 twistsPreheat oven to 350.Lightly grease or spray a 9 by 13 inch pan.In a large bowl, whisk instant pudding mix and milk for about 2 minutes.Stir in dry cake mix till combined.Spread evenly in bottom of pan.Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or till toothpick place in center comes out almost clean.Immediately top with remaining ingredients and let stand 15 minutes.Serve using a large spoon.You may also serve with ice cream.Chris R.

This demo describes how you can quickly make a homemade face mask to cover your nose and mouth.You will need:1 piece of tightly woven cotton cloth, approximately 9 by 12 inches or slightly longer2 rubber bands½ pipe cleaner or 1 twist tie, optionalSee demo for instructions.

Virus poemVirusBy Maryann MigliorelliI am not Corona VirusI am a virus just the same,Please let me introduce myselfI am happy to explain.I am the laughter of little childrenAnd the sound of happy feet,Listen closely while they play For their voices strong and sweet.I am the tickle of good ChampaignAs it bubbles near your nose,And the coziness of cocoaAs it warms you to your toes.The summer scent of hot dogsAnd burgers on the grill,The cocoanut tanning lotion On the beaches where you chill.The multi-layered tasteOf a chocolate covered berry,The cool and creamy richnessOf ice cream from your favorite dairy.Vibrant colors of a rainbowAnd the brilliance of the stars,Sun glow and moon glowCreating beauty where you are.The strong and loving armsClosing you in an embraceThe touch of a newborn baby’s skinAnd God’s amazing grace.I am a loving joyful virusCorona’s not my name,Take the time to know me wellThen spread me in every way.Because spreading love and joyGives you the ultimate power,To make the world a better placeFor all in this timely hour.

Coffee Club notes for April 8th Survey about being blind during the corona virus. What's coming for the Victor Stream? People reported frezing of GPS after they downloaded all the maps. Live video description of the movie Sherlock on Thursday night. Marianne sending the links to Bill. To find the latest list of all the movies and tv shows with audio description go to acb.orgstadp which is the site for the audio description project. Altogether plus windows plus So turns off the announcements in zoom. Chris and Dave demo of changing batteries in a talking watch. Chris gave recipe for window cleaner 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol1/4 cup white vinegar1 tbsp of amonia.

Walgreens delivering prescriptions free. More people using Zoom to communicate. If you have not filed a return may need to go to the website irsddgovstcoronavirus to fill out a short form. Real ID extended for a year. Have until October of 2021 to obtain it. ACB not going to schamburg. Corona virus morning report a daily nonpolitical podcast. 877-402-6843 to ask questions that will be answered on Sirius-Xm. GGGrandparent is now offering restaurant, grocery, and Uber services for individuals who do not have smartphones.

Coffee Club notes for March 25th 2020 With restaurants going to takeout, what do you do without a smart phone? How do you pay the rent if the landlord doesn't use online payments? Some people are experiencing delays in delivery of groceries and other items. Most bank lobbies are closed and only doing things online or through the drive up window. Some banks doing things by appointment in the lobby. 211 is a good resource for information about services available in your state. How are schools making every-learning accessible for blind students? What will the long-term benefits be to the changes made to combat the Corona virus? What about the over the road truck driver? Many of the truck stops are closed. How do they get to rest or find a hot meal? Shoutout to the Southport Police department for delivering food and helping senior citizens get to appointments. GOGoGourmet 855-754-2853 run by the company that does GoGoGrandparent and provides food delivery.

How are you coping as a blind person with the isolation of the corona virus? Resources well connected 877--7299 toll-free number to call and register for senior citizen group nationwide

[TheCoffeeClub] Recipe, Homemade Hand SanitizerMarch 11, 2020Homemade Hand SanitizerHomemade Hand SanitizerThis recipe makes about a cup, but can be doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled easily.2/3 cups 99 percent rubbing alcohol 1/3 cup aloa vera gel8 to 10 drops essential oilMix together and funnel into a pump bottle.Note: Oils such as thyme and clove oil have antimicrobial properties, so only use a drop or two because they are very strong and may irritate your skin.Other oils such as lavender and chamomile have properties that are soothing to the skin.Chris R.

February 26, 2020Traeger Pro 780This is a wi-fi outdoor wood-fired pellet grill that uses food grade wood pellets.Price: $999.99https://www.traegergrills.com/pellet-grills/pro-series/780-575-pellet-grillPhone numbers:Traeger wi-fi grills: 844-994-3473Traeger non-wi-fi pellet grills: 800-872-3430Dave and Chris Reighard

Great experience with Spirit airlines. Should hold out for an accessible microwave.

Oster electric roaster with self-basting lidDescription: This is a 22-quart electric roaster that holds a 26-pound turkey. It has only one knob, with stops on both ends of the dial. It has a nicediscernible pointer and can be tactually marked. It is available atamazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Oster-CKSTRS23-SB-Roaster-22-Qt-Stainless/dp/B00CQLJESK/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=electric+turkey+roaster&qid=1581427542&sr=8-3Current price at Amazon: 59.99Walmart.com: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Oster-22-Quart-Roaster-Oven-with-Self-Basting-Lid-Stainless-Steel/47547933Current Price: $55.85Oster phone number: 800-334-0759

This is ask Chris and Dave Geoffrey Zakarian mandolin on Amazon QVC is out. Bartenders' friend nonabrasive cleaner for ovens and lint free microfiber. Ge adapter 6 outlets for power. Toolkits with all the tools you need for basic repairs. Tap and dye set used with ratchet. Also talked about a torque used for losening hard to remove screws. How to determine which screwdriver tip to use? What's the best spot remover. Rejuvenate from QVC. How to clean the fan in airfryer? Use mecrofiber cloth with rejuvenate or a few drops of dishsoap. O biocleaner. Shampoo will also get grease out of carpet. When stir frying vegetables, heat the skillet and oil first. Stressed the importance of UPS (uninterrupted power supply) Discussed extending the life of your Keurig machine. Clean out needles with a paper clip. Clean out screen in bottom of tank. Push knowledge-cup down in holder before closing the lid. Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken, February 5, 2020 Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken, February 5, 2020

QVC, Aira, Amazon, Be My Eyes, Uber, Lyft,

Today's Coffee Club actually discusses coffee! Beans or K-cups, best coffee makers and listener preferences for favorite brands and places to buy. Dave and Criss review the Dot Watch Model II Braille or tactile watch that can pair with your IPhone or Android. Price: $399.99, $199.99 with coupon applied from website.

Demo, EZ eggsJanuary 15, 2020Dave and Criss Reighard review EZ eggs egg peeler for hard-boiled eggs, peeling 3 at a time.http://ezeggs.com/Phone: (360)459-0947Email: [email protected]: $14.99 each, but currently available as a 2 for 1 if you pay postage and handling for each, which is $6.95 apiece.Note: Hard boiled onlyHP Laptophttps://www.walmart.com/ip/166988549 Bill Sparks

FoodSaver® 5800 Series 2-In-1 Automatic Bag-Making Vacuum Sealing System, Model 5860