Fw: reader

["Martin Kirchner" <makirc3_bEi_ibm.net>]

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Von: George Buys <buys_bEi_audio-tips.com>
An: audio <audio-tips_bEi_www.wwwebit.com>
Betreff: reader
Datum: Donnerstag, 28. Mai 1998 08:38

The following is a post I have been distributing.
If anyone knows of any good places to post this, please do so. I think
this
would be a great service for us.

thanks,

Volunteer Reader Opportunity

Audio International, Inc., needs volunteers to record audio
clips of stories
appearing in major online newspapers and magazines for the
world to enjoy.

As a volunteer reader, you’ll be sharing what you find
exciting, enriching and informative in an audio format over
the web for those who have difficulty reading print or
scanning a screen.

For many people, audio is easier.  Usee your speaking
skills as a teacher, actor, minister, publisher,
motivational speaker, writer or trainer to reach those who
are blind, visually impaired or learning disabled so they
can enjoy the best in print
through audio streaming.

Audio International, Inc., has just introduced its new
1-Step Audio Publisher 2.0
for Windows 95, which combines the cutting-edge technology
of voice mail with audio streaming on the Internet.

As a volunteer reader, you will receive a, free, registered
version of this new software when you are approved and be
featured on a special web site for those who prefer to
receive their information verbally.

This web site will be absolutely free.  We are offering it
as a free service to the blind and visually impaired
community.  There is no obligation to purchase the 1-Step
Audio Publisher to access the files which we will create.

The demo version of our player is an audio-streaming
plug-in for the major browsers. There will be no need to
purchase the player to access any of the files on our site.

Audio International is a small business in which all of the
officers are either blind or have a physical disability.
There is no government program involved.  We are funding
this effort with money out of our own pockets because we
believe it’s the right thing to do.

I’m Audio International’s CEO.  As a blind person, I know
how much this service
can mean to those of us who are print disabled.

As a volunteer, here’s what you’ll gain

1. You’ll become a member of a private e-mail list of
individuals like yourself who have volunteered to
periodically record worthwhile and appealing printed material. 

2. You’ll personally gain valuable exposure for your vocal
skills. Your web site and E-mail addresses will accompany
each audio clip you post.

Audio International will transfer your recordings to a web
site designed for audio offerings and publicize that site
throughout the Internet.

3. You’ll provide a valuable service for others. This
service will be used and appreciated by many different
groups of people who spend time on the Internet.

4. You’ll receive a, free, registered of our 1-Step Audio
Publisher 2.0, which will give you an easy,  1-step, way to
upload sound files to Audio International’s e-mail list ­
and to your own ftp server.

5. You’ll receive a comprehensive tutorial with the 1-Step
Audio Publisher 2.0 as well as free individual technical
help to make sure it is working properly. Technical help
from Audio International staff is also available through a
user-based e-mail list.


But, probably the most exciting benefit of all, is the
ability to place sound clips on your own web site without a
special encoder. You need only four things to publish your

own audio clips

1-Step Audio Publisher 2.0
a sound card
a microphone
Windows 95 

The applications for 1-Step range from voice mail and sales
to marketing and audio books, further enhancing the
Internet’s capabilities to form virtual communities.

The audio stream function of 1-Step allows the user,
through a free, standard plug-in, to access sound files
with a browser such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet
Explorer. 

As a volunteer reader, you must be equipped with a pentium
processor, a sound card, a microphone and Windows 95. You
must also have an ftp account
through your ISP.

When we receive your query about becoming a volunteer
reader, we’ll send you
further details about this opportunity.

To apply as a volunteer reader, telephone me, George Buys,
at 602/503-2659. or e-mail me at <buys_bEi_audio-tips.com>.

Have a happy day,

George Buys
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