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20220223 Wake, Make, and Bake with Janeen

Originally Aired February 23, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

• Making fettuccine alfredo. You will have leftovers. Ingredients needed: 1-2 boxes fettuccine or other pasta you like • 1 stick butter • small carton (at least 16 oz) heavy cream • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan or at least 16 oz powdered parmesan • minced or powdered garlic

Optional ingredients: • fresh multicolored peppers • mushrooms • broccoli • sundried tomato • artichoke hearts

Tools needed: • large saucepan • large pasta pot • a wooden spoon or spatula

20220222 Getting Accessible Assistance with Microsoft Devices

Originally Aired February 22, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

Listeners found out about the Microsoft Disability answer desk; webinars on accessibility; and other ways Microsoft has committed to accessibility. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20220218 Apple Presentation – Dispelling Common Apple Myths

Originally Aired February 18, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

Does Screen Curtain save battery power? Is it okay to leave my phone plugged in overnight? How important is the lighting when I use Face ID? Do I really need to force quit my apps all the time? As increased rumors and myths flood the Apple user community, TTJ was here to set the record straight on some of the most popular and most controversial tech inaccuracies. Listeners joined this presentation. We think listeners will come away with a much more relaxed approach to using their devices; one that all but guarantees a pleasant experience. Sponsored by The Tech Juggernaut

20220217 Financial Sense¢ – The Importance of Your Credit Reputation

Originally Aired February 17, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

Sometimes we need to borrow money. Chris Peterson taught us all about our credit reputation and how this impacts our interest and borrowing options. Listeners also learned about some things we can do to improve our credit score, saving us money overall. Sponsored by ACB Next Generation

20220223 Recipe Swap – Sheet Pan Meals

Originally Aired February 23, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

We all know what sheets and pans are but may not know what a sheet pan is. A sheet pan is just a cookie sheet with a rim around it. Listeners brought their best sheet pan recipe to share for easy cleanup and one pan meal.

20220223 Holman Prize Winners Announcement and Q&A

Originally Aired February 23, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

Attendees joined the American Council of Blind Students; Lee Kumutat from the Lighthouse for the Blind of San Francisco; and several past Holman Prize winners as they explained what the Holman Prize is and how they have shattered misconceptions about blindness. Sponsored by American Council of Blind Students

20220310 The Art and Science of Riding Elephants with Peter Altschul

Originally Aired March 10, 2022, on ACB Media 5

March 11, 2022

Listeners joined Peter Altschul as he explored ways to harness feelings to strengthen relationships and work toward accomplishing wonderful things. Based on his book "Riding Elephants." Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center