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Wanted: The finest and most generous voice actors and singers!

GelderHead Audio Productions is now accepting submissions for the 2010 edition CD of “Holiday Magic, A Gift for Children of all Ages.”
It’s a holiday recording to brighten the holidays of the children and their siblings at Children’s Hospitals. CD’s will be distributed in December. Please submit a song, story, riddle or rhyme, anything that welcomes Holiday time! Make it less than four minutes, and please send it on CD or e-mail a wav, aif or MP3 file. Character voices are encouraged however we already have Santa and Mrs Claus.
All entries must be complete and fully recorded for use. The top 15-20 will be selected based on creativity, generosity and theme and will receive artist exposure, be included on the CD with acknowledgements, receive a copy of the CD and receive the: GelderHead Award of Excellence for Creativity and Generosity! Read the rest of this entry »

VoiceOver

To make it easier for the blind and those with low-vision to use a computer, Apple has built a solution into every Mac. Called VoiceOver, it’s reliable, simple to learn, and enjoyable to use.

• In Depth
• Device Support
• Application Support
• Downloads

VoiceOver in Depth

VoiceOver in Mac OS X Snow Leopard

Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard includes VoiceOver 3. A thoroughly updated release of Apple’s screen-access technology, VoiceOver 3 includes groundbreaking new features such as gesture support, braille display mirroring, web spots, and spoken hints. It also offers frequently requested features including autospeaking web pages, “read all,” web page summary, web table support, user-created labels, customizable verbosity, and more. Read the rest of this entry »

From: Bobbin’s Blog: The Success Creed
Posted by Bobbin Beam at 7/14/2010


The Success Creed …by Bob Fraser

This is a short ‘exercise’ that can help you to get
where you want to go.

Simply say these words each day – until they become
second nature.

Does it work? You bet.

* * * * *

I have decided to succeed.

I now know that this decision is critical – it will
determine the results I get.

Furthermore, I have decided to succeed wildly.

I will make enough money to become financially secure
and comfortable – with plenty left over to do good
and make a real difference in the lives of people I
love.

Because I know that it takes just as much effort to
think big as it does to think small – I will think
big. I will also work hard – very hard.

Success that is permanent and sustained will require
massive effort on my part.

Overnight success is a fiction.

I cannot plan for fictional success.

Reality is not optional.

The secret to achieving my goals is my own belief that
I can do it. Once I am in this frame of mind, I have
already won.

All that remains to do is to execute my plan.

It’s not what I achieve in the end that matters – it’s
who I become in the process.

Failure is just an event.

(Repeat as needed.)

Lots of companies — more every day, it seems — want to have Facebook “fan” pages, where customers or would-be customers can connect with them and become part of their online community. But what are those fans actually worth to a company? Everyone has their own views on that question, but now a social media measurement firm called Syncapse has come up with an actual dollar value in a report released today (PDF link). The answer? An average fan is apparently worth about $136.38, although for some very successful social marketers the value can be dramatically higher, while for some less successful companies it can be virtually zero. Read the rest of this entry »

Allergy season has kicked in and for us v/o talent it can spell trouble.  Here’s some great ideas to keep it at bay as much as possible.  I for one, love the Netipot described below.  And remember, keep the stress level low.   Happy Spring! Jeff

By Corey Binns

Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing are all signs that allergy season has arrived, and it’s hitting harder than ever, with experts predicting this will be the worst allergy season in a decade. While many sufferers typically reach for an arsenal of over-the-counter or prescription medications to fend off symptoms, others may be bothered by the potential side effects or unable to take some due to certain medical conditions. The good news is you may be able to treat your worst allergy symptoms without medication.

Supplements and lifestyle strategies may promise relief. But be sure to talk to your doctor before taking any supplements, as they may interact with other medications you’re taking, says Roberta Lee, M.D., vice chair of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center and author of “The Superstress Solution.” In addition, read the box for the appropriate dosage and take according to the directions or as instructed by your doctor.

Read on for AOL Health’s expert’s picks for natural allergy relief. Read the rest of this entry »