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20240416 Herbies Community Cooking Corner Originally Broadcasted April 16, 2024, on ACB Media 5

This time: Mint Chocolate Cupcakes. If cooking along, you need the following:

• Chocolate Cupcakes: o 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams) spooned and leveled o 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams) o 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams)-I use Dutch processed o 1 teaspoon baking powder o 1/2 teaspoon baking soda o 1/4 teaspoon salt o 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)-canola oil works too o 1 large egg-room temperature o 1 teaspoons vanilla o 1/2 cup milk (120 ml)-2% or whole milk o ? cup freshly brewed coffee (80 ml) or boiling water …

Share in the Solar Eclipse

It’s happening now, and we are taking this opportunity to share in the solar eclipse together. Thanks to our friends from the Harvard University Astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, we will enjoy it together here in Community, along with hearing from our own members as they experience the eclipse from their front porch or backyard. Those along the pathway of total eclipse are encouraged to join us from a mobile device to provide real-time commentating. We want your personal insight, and we want to share this event together.

20240415 Harambee-Lessons from the table Originally Broadcasted April 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Journey along with us, as we looked at the culture & cuisine that nourished and edified the soul. The techniques, ingredients and dishes of Soul Food shaped recipes that were rooted in survival and preserved through many generations. Participants shared a soul food recipe that was a staple for your family's dinner table. Join our email list

20240415 Sports Roundtable Originally Broadcasted April 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined the Sports Spelunkers as they highlighted the wonderful, wide, and wacky world of (primarily) US team sports.

20240415 BlindShell 101 and Beyond Originally Broadcasted April 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Whether you are a new user or are curious about its many features, participants joined Diane Ducharme for an instructional session about how to use the device. Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20240414 Getting to Know GDA and GDF Originally Broadcasted April 14, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Guide Dog Users of the Empire State (GDUES) invited participants to join us as we welcomed Greg Steinmetz from Guide Dogs of America and Lauren Berglund from Guide Dog Foundation. Each representative gave a brief presentation, and there was plenty of time for questions. Sponsored by: Guide Dog Users of the Empire State

20240413 Basics With BITS–Troubleshooting Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined BITS, as we got down to basics, and provided a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time, Debee Armstrong discussed basic troubleshooting techniques. Learn how to not feel overwhelmed when your technology seems to have a mind of its own! Sponsored By: Blind Information Technology Specialists

20240413 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Discussing all things digital braille and braille displays. We heard updates from CSUN about what is happening in the digital braille world.

20240413 Handy Around the House Originally Broadcasted April 13, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Need a few tips on installing a smoke detector, fixing an electrical outlet, dealing with that pesky squeaky door or other things around the house? This call’s for you. Participants joined me and other handy folks from around the ACB Community as we shared tips and tricks for tackling those DIY projects. Being able to do some basic repairs yourself saves you time and money, plus it’s a great feeling to say, I did it myself. We talk about home repair each month in the community!

20240412 Its Play Time Originally Broadcasted April 12, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Meka and Cindy welcomed participants to join in for another fun Friday night filled with games and laughter.