Assuming you're in the US, each state has a Voc Rehab department which provides funding for the disabled going to college. They pay for the entire tuition for me, and my books as well. Sounds like she has a fully qualifying disablity, so VR should be able to buy her a laptop. They did buy me one too, and it was $1800. Just find a VR office in your area and arrange a meeting with the counselor. Also bring proof (doctor's note, records, etc.) of the disability.
Well, to make a correction... For the sidekick data only plan (unlimited megabytes, SMSes, email, etc.) is $30 a month. Although, you will have to pay 20 cents a minute for voice calls. However if you want to have a voice plan, then yes, it's only $20 a month extra on top of your voice plan. Just clarifying it for you. ^_^
I own a Sidekick from T-Mobile, the color version. I bought it a couple of weeks ago because I wanted a way to contact/be contacted since I can't hear. It's such a great device but man, the antenna sucks. I get NO signal within my house, only in the outer parts. I really hope they improved that defect. But I gotta say, that device looks fugly compared to mine: Picture here.
What a coincidence, I actually ordered a very nice Philips 34" widescreen HDTV last night for less than $1200, from here. What really sold it for me is the DVI support, irregardless of the lack of 720p support. Nice, eh?
The advertised MPG for the 2000 Nissan Altima is 25MPG city, 28 highway. I don't have an instrument that measures MPG, but after watching my miles and how much I pump at the station, I estimate I get about 20MPG average.
This is why I'm excited about the upcoming 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Nice, big beautiful car that's more efficient.:) Mmm...
After reading your post, I decided to look into the Spam folder of my gmail account, and there they were: the 2 emails I've been waiting for for a few days. Now I can finally set up my IPv6 tunnel...
Definitely Skies of Arcadia. That was one of the most memorable RPGs I've ever played, and I'm right now working on Skies of Arcadia Legends for the Gamecube. Another memorable game is PSO; it was my first MMORPG (Although I wouldn't consider it 'massive', it only supported 4 players per game.)
I just reinstalled the OS on my laptop (WinXP Pro) after a year of constant operation. Here's what I did:
Office 2003 Photoshop CS Trillian Video decoder packs (DivX 5, XviD, etc) SmartFTP Nero Burning ROM CloneCD Grand Theft Auto Vice City mIRC and of course, the Goldfish Aquarium. Can't live without my fishies!
I currently subscribe to the DVR service from Brighthouse here in Central Florida; which uses the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000. I have been blessed with the Passport software as opposed to the rather buggy SARA, and even though it may not have the advanced features TiVo has like being able to intuitively record programs (I don't really see the point anyway, I record what I want to watch) and searching for a show name by inputting the first few letters (currently I have to go through a whole list of shows in alphabetical orders and with 500 channels, it can get mighty long!) I love the box dearly and it's totally worth the extra $7 a month. However, it can be unstable at times, due to it's sensitivity with signal quality. If the cable company started offering TiVo itself for something like $15, I would definitely get it.
I can't help but wonder if that's the path TiVo themselves will have to take in order to survive. We'll see.
Ah, not too far then. I'll see what I can do. If they're agreeable, I may be able to whip up some CDs of free software. I should also check with the local libraries in my area, see if they're willing too.
Which library? Just out of curiosity. I live in Indialantic, also under the shadow of the cape. There are three libraries near me, Eau Gallie Library on Pineapple Road, the Melbourne Beach City Library where Nick's Steakhouse used to be on A1A, and some library I haven't gone to in Satellite Beach.
I may be interested in helping out on your endeavor, since I am local and I support spreading awareness of free software.:)
Every so often, one will hear the phrase "I am a pen." especially when dealing with younger Japanese. From what I understand, it's the first thing the English teachers teach the students. Even though the sentence itself is nonsencial and silly, it has a very clear structure and helps students to understand the very basic grammar.
I hope this explains the obscure joke in the heaven strip.:P
Look for a CompUSA store. There are plenty in NYC. CompUSA carries many decent brands of laptops, all available for on-the-spot purchasing, including HP, Compaq, Toshiba and Sony. I highly recommend Toshiba, they give you the most bang for the buck.
I highly recommend a Sidekick from T-Mobile. It does it all: Phone, Internet, E-Mail, etc. And it's the entire 'net, not the cheesy mini-pages that the sites put up. It's at a decent price too, I believe $30/mo for unlimited data tranfer.
I have the 8000 model, and it runs Pioneer Passport ECHO software, from Brighthouse Central Florida. From what I've been hearing on the SA8000 mailing list, this type of issue only affects those loaded with SARA software. The Passport software has some issues, where it won't display the showings for Sunday in the guide (it just skips from Sat to Mon.)
No word on if they're going to fix that for the Passport models as well.
I have a 14" Thomson EGA monitor here that I use for a IBM PC XT that I recently acquired. I play with it regularly, putting in old floppies that I find around the house to see if they worked. I've had it since 1988 or so, when I had a 286.
Easily Skies of Arcadia. I would say that it's one of the best RPGs of this time, but the battle system is very standard and unoriginal. However, the story and environment is like... WOW.
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I used Yahoo myself, until I interned in the Information Technology department at Florida Tech and they showed me Google. This was back in 1999, and I've been hooked since then.
As a side note, I've been into anime because it's generally fansubtitled and much more accessible to me than even network TV. I really wish more TV shows were closed-captioned, that would help a lot.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Personally, I view it as a bit of hypocrisy in that they generally don't shun people with good old hearing aids (They are merely sound amplifiers that go in your ear canal, no surgery needed) and in some cases, it helps almost as much as a cochlear implant (Not always so for some people, it varies with their type of deafness.) But our world is full of hypocrisy to begin with. It's sad but that's my reality and I have to live with it.
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Assuming you're in the US, each state has a Voc Rehab department which provides funding for the disabled going to college. They pay for the entire tuition for me, and my books as well. Sounds like she has a fully qualifying disablity, so VR should be able to buy her a laptop. They did buy me one too, and it was $1800. Just find a VR office in your area and arrange a meeting with the counselor. Also bring proof (doctor's note, records, etc.) of the disability.
Well, to make a correction... For the sidekick data only plan (unlimited megabytes, SMSes, email, etc.) is $30 a month. Although, you will have to pay 20 cents a minute for voice calls. However if you want to have a voice plan, then yes, it's only $20 a month extra on top of your voice plan. Just clarifying it for you. ^_^
I own a Sidekick from T-Mobile, the color version. I bought it a couple of weeks ago because I wanted a way to contact/be contacted since I can't hear. It's such a great device but man, the antenna sucks. I get NO signal within my house, only in the outer parts. I really hope they improved that defect. But I gotta say, that device looks fugly compared to mine: Picture here.
For data encryption and large size, you could go for the Sony GigaVault, with built in encryption and 20 or 40 gigs of space. It's USB 2.0 compatible.
What a coincidence, I actually ordered a very nice Philips 34" widescreen HDTV last night for less than $1200, from here. What really sold it for me is the DVI support, irregardless of the lack of 720p support. Nice, eh?
The advertised MPG for the 2000 Nissan Altima is 25MPG city, 28 highway. I don't have an instrument that measures MPG, but after watching my miles and how much I pump at the station, I estimate I get about 20MPG average.
:) Mmm...
This is why I'm excited about the upcoming 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid. Nice, big beautiful car that's more efficient.
Holy crap! You're right!
After reading your post, I decided to look into the Spam folder of my gmail account, and there they were: the 2 emails I've been waiting for for a few days. Now I can finally set up my IPv6 tunnel...
Definitely Skies of Arcadia. That was one of the most memorable RPGs I've ever played, and I'm right now working on Skies of Arcadia Legends for the Gamecube. Another memorable game is PSO; it was my first MMORPG (Although I wouldn't consider it 'massive', it only supported 4 players per game.)
I just reinstalled the OS on my laptop (WinXP Pro) after a year of constant operation. Here's what I did:
Office 2003
Photoshop CS
Trillian
Video decoder packs (DivX 5, XviD, etc)
SmartFTP
Nero Burning ROM
CloneCD
Grand Theft Auto Vice City
mIRC
and of course, the Goldfish Aquarium. Can't live without my fishies!
That didn't last long... Ten minutes and two trolls already. Experiment successful.
I go much further than that! I name ALL my computers, even the XT in the closet.
I know, I'm a nerd.
I currently subscribe to the DVR service from Brighthouse here in Central Florida; which uses the Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8000. I have been blessed with the Passport software as opposed to the rather buggy SARA, and even though it may not have the advanced features TiVo has like being able to intuitively record programs (I don't really see the point anyway, I record what I want to watch) and searching for a show name by inputting the first few letters (currently I have to go through a whole list of shows in alphabetical orders and with 500 channels, it can get mighty long!) I love the box dearly and it's totally worth the extra $7 a month. However, it can be unstable at times, due to it's sensitivity with signal quality. If the cable company started offering TiVo itself for something like $15, I would definitely get it.
I can't help but wonder if that's the path TiVo themselves will have to take in order to survive. We'll see.
Ah, not too far then. I'll see what I can do. If they're agreeable, I may be able to whip up some CDs of free software. I should also check with the local libraries in my area, see if they're willing too.
No, I'm not part of the LUG. I've been way too busy -- but I know some people that I work with at CompUSA who might be. I'll ask around next week.
-Craig
Which library? Just out of curiosity. I live in Indialantic, also under the shadow of the cape. There are three libraries near me, Eau Gallie Library on Pineapple Road, the Melbourne Beach City Library where Nick's Steakhouse used to be on A1A, and some library I haven't gone to in Satellite Beach.
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I may be interested in helping out on your endeavor, since I am local and I support spreading awareness of free software.
Every so often, one will hear the phrase "I am a pen." especially when dealing with younger Japanese. From what I understand, it's the first thing the English teachers teach the students. Even though the sentence itself is nonsencial and silly, it has a very clear structure and helps students to understand the very basic grammar.
:P
I hope this explains the obscure joke in the heaven strip.
For a second there, I thought it was the International Federation of the Pornographic Industry. Maybe I need this little thing called a life? :-P
Look for a CompUSA store. There are plenty in NYC. CompUSA carries many decent brands of laptops, all available for on-the-spot purchasing, including HP, Compaq, Toshiba and Sony. I highly recommend Toshiba, they give you the most bang for the buck.
I highly recommend a Sidekick from T-Mobile. It does it all: Phone, Internet, E-Mail, etc. And it's the entire 'net, not the cheesy mini-pages that the sites put up. It's at a decent price too, I believe $30/mo for unlimited data tranfer.
I have the 8000 model, and it runs Pioneer Passport ECHO software, from Brighthouse Central Florida. From what I've been hearing on the SA8000 mailing list, this type of issue only affects those loaded with SARA software. The Passport software has some issues, where it won't display the showings for Sunday in the guide (it just skips from Sat to Mon.)
No word on if they're going to fix that for the Passport models as well.
I have a 14" Thomson EGA monitor here that I use for a IBM PC XT that I recently acquired. I play with it regularly, putting in old floppies that I find around the house to see if they worked. I've had it since 1988 or so, when I had a 286.
Easily Skies of Arcadia. I would say that it's one of the best RPGs of this time, but the battle system is very standard and unoriginal. However, the story and environment is like... WOW.
I used Yahoo myself, until I interned in the Information Technology department at Florida Tech and they showed me Google. This was back in 1999, and I've been hooked since then.
Yep. Fear. :D
As a side note, I've been into anime because it's generally fansubtitled and much more accessible to me than even network TV. I really wish more TV shows were closed-captioned, that would help a lot.
Took the words right out of my mouth. Personally, I view it as a bit of hypocrisy in that they generally don't shun people with good old hearing aids (They are merely sound amplifiers that go in your ear canal, no surgery needed) and in some cases, it helps almost as much as a cochlear implant (Not always so for some people, it varies with their type of deafness.) But our world is full of hypocrisy to begin with. It's sad but that's my reality and I have to live with it.