This week, we visit with two high school students, Tyler Juranek and Chase Crispin who talk to us about their use of assistive technology in school and at home. We discuss many other topics with them as well. Next, we hear part three of Rick Harmon's look at the details of Windows 7. To join his Windows 7 discussion list, send a blank message to: blindwindows7-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

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This week, we devote the entire show to an interview with Shane Jackson of the Blind World Blog and Podcast. Shane talks to us about his job as an Apple Specialist, his thoughts on the iPhone, the soon-to-be-released iPad, and much more. Anyone who is a fan of The Blind World Blog and Podcast will enjoy this interview. It is classic Shane! Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

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On this week's program, Rick Harmon continues his discussion of Windows 7. If you would like to join a mailing list of other blind Windows 7 users, send a blank message to: blindwindows7-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

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This week Mike Calvo and Ricky Enger talk to us about Serotek's new Build A Bundle subscription options. Next, Rick Harmon gives us the details of Windows 7. For those of you who have noticed a problem with the Main Menu RSS feed, it is now working properly again. Thanks to Larry Turnbull and Shane Ditmar for fixing the problem. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

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This week's edition of Main Menu begins with a new segment. TGIF or Tech Goods In Five is produced by Shane Ditmar of blind-geek.net and a member of the Main Menu team. On our Christmas show, we aired a demo of the iBill, a new talking bank note identifier from Orbit Research. This demo was presented courtesy of Ron Graham. This week we decided to take a closer look at the product, so we visited with Brian of Orbit Research and asked some of the questions you have been asking. Next we turn to gaming. We visit with Philip Bennefall of Blast Bay Studios about a new side-scrolling action adventure game entitled Q9. Jamie Pauls then gives a short demo of the game. Finally, we round out this week's show with discussion of a Monopoly game from RS Games that is quickly taking the blind community by storm. Mike Forzano, one of the game developers, talks to us about this new Monopoly game. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

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Main Menu begins 2010 with a bang! We first hear a greeting from ACB president Mitch Pomerantz. Next, your host is joined by J.J. Meddaugh of Blind Bargains and Rick Harmon of The Blind Geek Zone to discuss the top news stories of 2009 as published on Blind Bargains. The number one story of the year will be posted on the site just hours before the panel discussion airs on Main Menu. Finally, the three of us predict what stories will rank in the top ten list for 2010. Take notes and see how close we are! Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823

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This week we bring you a very special Christmas edition of Main Menu. We begin with a greeting from David Tanner, a member of the Main Menu team and a frequent contributor to the show. Next, we visit with Raul Gallegos of GW Micro about version 2.0 of the BookSense which was released just this week. Following that, we bring you a demo of the iBill, a new talking money identifier priced at just $99.00 in the U.S. This week's demo is presented by Ron Graham. We plan to bring you a future interview with a representative from Orbit Research, developers of the iBill, in order to learn even more about the company and the iBill in particular. We end the show by turning to the Christmas theme. We will hear holiday greetings which were called in to our Main Menu comment line. Among the greetings you will hear is a special message from ACB Radio's own Marlaina Lieberg as well as members of the Main Menu staff. Finally we present "A Christmas Miracle" by Neal Ewers. Some truly beautiful Christmas music is heard throughout the show, making this episode a truly great way to end 2009. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823

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On this week’s edition of Main Menu: Caroline Ragot, marketing director of Code Factory, tells us about the many exciting features of Mobile Speak version 4. Code Factory says Mobile Speak 4 is multiplatform, multivoice, and ready for the next generation. What does that mean? It will work with touch screen devices. Which ones and how is this accomplished? There are so many new features in Mobile Speak 4 that Caroline was barely able to scratch the service, but she gave it her best shot. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

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On this week’s edition of Main Menu: Ricky Enger talks to us about iBlink Radio, Serotek's accessible application for the iPhone. Next, Dr. Robert Carter compares how five portable players handle NLS content. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

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On this week’s edition of Main Menu: Greg Stilson of HumanWare gives us an in-depth tour of the newest generation of the BrailleNote family dubbed the Apex. Greg also tackles the question of why a blind person needs a dedicated notetaker instead of a mainstream product. Next, Ricky Enger of Serotek talks to us again about Accessible Event and she shares a special Serotek is offering on the use of the program until December 31. Next week we will visit with Ricky about iBlink Radio, Serotek's free application for the iPhone. Jamie Pauls and Ricky will compare notes on using touch screen devices running with Apple's VoiceOver and will talk briefly about Apple's commitment to accessibility. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that’s Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

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