Handheld Camera That Talks Helps Blind People Read
For Gary Wunder, reading a concert program or a handout at a meeting is a luxury he never dreamed would be possible. Wunder, a computer programmer analyst in Missouri, is blind, and a new handheld device recently introduced by the National Federation of the Blind has opened a new world of possibilities for him. The Kurzweil-;National Federation of the Blind Reader photographs and reads most printed materials with the click of a button. When the user holds the device, dubbed the camera that talks, over a printed document - a letter, restaurant menu, airline ticket, business card or office memo - the contents of the document are played back in clear, synthetic speech. It is the first portable device of its kind. A combination of a digital camera and personal data assistant, the reader uses character-recognition software and...
Green Tea - A Tea From The Far East
Green tea is a kind of tea that has been very popular in China and Japan for centuries, and has recently seen a massive explosion in popularity in the West. Its rise is linked in many ways to that of the alternative health movement, which sees green tea as having a range of traditional healing properties and abilities to cure diseases. Although these claims have not been proven, there is documentation for belief in them that goes back over a thousand years. Some green tea is produced outside China and Japan, but it is mostly considered to be cheap imitations of the real thing and not worth paying attention to, with the possible exception of a few Indian teas. Most green tea drinkers still import their tea from the East, considering this to be the best tea, and some green teas have become especially famous, such as Japanese sencha, and...
Whole Wheat Bread Vs. White Bread Which Is The Best?
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Essential Skin Care Products For Men
More often than not, when we are discussing skin care products, the ensuing conversation tends to focus on products for women. Although most skin care products are designed with women in mind, there is a growing market for quality skin care products for men. A number of forward thinking companies have acknowledged this untapped market, and have released a number of products designed for men. I recently reviewed some of these products, with the help of a male friend. The following are some of the best in skin care products for men. Neutrogena has released an excellent line of products, available in two specific product categories; Skin Clearing and Razor Defense. The Skin Clearing line is designed to help men that have problems with Acne. This category includes a facial wash, shaving cream, and an after shave astringent. The Razor...