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wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: They are not allowed to, it goes back to the consultant who will tell me about it in due course. Whenever it suits, and I wonder why I am freaking out because I know I won't know for ages whether I have a brain tumour or not? and becoming nasty on the group is the symptom of my distress. June has been wonderful about taking care of things for you when you've been hospitalized. Is she also someone you can talk to? Even if you don't want to talk about the stuff you're worried about, just chatting in a friendly way might help to distract you for a while. It's very hard to be alone when things like this are happening. Simon will do it. He's an ex-counsellor and now a friend. I told him already and it will not be too long before he comes to help. |
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"MaryL" wrote in message ... I cannot buy a Kindle atm, I have to live on less than nothing until 2013. Tweed |
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Christina Websell wrote:
May he recover. I was told I would not, and got my grave arranged. I did get better but how long for I don't know. Six years now, about time for something else in the cancer dept to kick in. I've always heard that once you've passed the 5-year mark (of remission) that your risk of getting cancer again is the same as anyone else's risk. That is, your risk doesn't come from the possible reemergence of the original cancer, but I suppose you could get it again anyway. But no more so than I could. Have you heard different? -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. -- Albert Schweitzer |
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wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: May he recover. I was told I would not, and got my grave arranged. I did get better but how long for I don't know. Six years now, about time for something else in the cancer dept to kick in. I've always heard that once you've passed the 5-year mark (of remission) that your risk of getting cancer again is the same as anyone else's risk. That is, your risk doesn't come from the possible reemergence of the original cancer, but I suppose you could get it again anyway. But no more so than I could. Have you heard different? Yes. My colleague after supposedly recovering from breast cancer got in it her bones 10 years later, and died. Did you ever have cancer yourself, Joyce? If not, please do not try to advise. Tweed |
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MaryL wrote:
Do you like to read? I have a Kindle, and I absolutely love it. I held off for a long time because I have always liked the feel of a book in my hands. Well, I got a lighted cover and that gives the feel of a book. It can be balanced on my knees or on a pillow on my lap, so it's easy to use, land the light enables me to read in the dark if I lose power. I can keep any number of books on it instead of carrying a stack of books around with me. One problem with printed books in recent years is that publishers often print right up to the margin binding, so we almost have to bend some books in half to read. That's not a problem with Kindle. Finally, I love the fact that I can change the size of the font--just like with a computer--so I don't have to use reading glasses. There are *lots* of free books available from amazon, in addition to the ones that are purchased. The classics and books that are out of copyright are often free. Starting a new thread here. I have some questions about the Kindle. Can you get any book at all for the Kindle? It doesn't seem like that would be the case, since that would mean that every book in existence has been digitized, and I seriously doubt that. Many obscure movies never even made it to VHS tapes, much less DVD. Is it harder to find obscure or out-of-print books to read on the Kindle than it is to just hunt in used bookstores, or on the web? Second question - of the books that *have* been digitized, can all of them be read on the Kindle? Or can you only read books that have been digitized to a certain proprietary format for the Kindle? Are there competing devices that use different formats, which cannot be read on the Kindle, or vice- versa? (I really *hate* that!) Last, does Amazon have special arrangements with different publishers, and not with other publishers, so that you can only get the books from the ones that have a deal with Amazon? That's how it is with online movie streaming. You can buy an Internet-to-TV device (which allows you to watch streaming video from the 'net on your TV), but the company that makes that device has deals with different Internet providers of films (eg, Netflix, Hulu, etc) so you can access whatever movies those providers offer (for a fee), but you can't surf the web from your TV and watch any old video you come across. Actually, there are devices that allow that, but I'm focusing my question on the ones that don't, because I'm wondering if Amazon has the same kind of deal, where you can only get books from the publishers they have arrangements with. It so controlling. "If you buy our device, we will control what you can and can't have access to." -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. -- Albert Schweitzer |
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Christina Websell wrote:
wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: They are not allowed to, it goes back to the consultant who will tell me about it in due course. Whenever it suits, and I wonder why I am freaking out because I know I won't know for ages whether I have a brain tumour or not? and becoming nasty on the group is the symptom of my distress. June has been wonderful about taking care of things for you when you've been hospitalized. Is she also someone you can talk to? Even if you don't want to talk about the stuff you're worried about, just chatting in a friendly way might help to distract you for a while. It's very hard to be alone when things like this are happening. Simon will do it. He's an ex-counsellor and now a friend. I told him already and it will not be too long before he comes to help. That's great, I'm glad to hear that. -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. -- Albert Schweitzer |
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Christina Websell wrote:
wrote in message ... Christina Websell wrote: May he recover. I was told I would not, and got my grave arranged. I did get better but how long for I don't know. Six years now, about time for something else in the cancer dept to kick in. I've always heard that once you've passed the 5-year mark (of remission) that your risk of getting cancer again is the same as anyone else's risk. That is, your risk doesn't come from the possible reemergence of the original cancer, but I suppose you could get it again anyway. But no more so than I could. Have you heard different? Yes. My colleague after supposedly recovering from breast cancer got in it her bones 10 years later, and died. Did you ever have cancer yourself, Joyce? If not, please do not try to advise. Oh, I'm not advising you - that is, I'm not suggesting that you do anything. I was just wondering. That's what I've heard, but my information could certainly be out of date. I haven't had cancer, but many people around me have it or have had it. I feel like it's raining anvils and I'm just hoping to avoid getting hit by one. -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. -- Albert Schweitzer |
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wrote in message ... MaryL wrote: Do you like to read? I have a Kindle, and I absolutely love it. I held off for a long time because I have always liked the feel of a book in my hands. Well, I got a lighted cover and that gives the feel of a book. It can be balanced on my knees or on a pillow on my lap, so it's easy to use, land the light enables me to read in the dark if I lose power. I can keep any number of books on it instead of carrying a stack of books around with me. One problem with printed books in recent years is that publishers often print right up to the margin binding, so we almost have to bend some books in half to read. That's not a problem with Kindle. Finally, I love the fact that I can change the size of the font--just like with a computer--so I don't have to use reading glasses. There are *lots* of free books available from amazon, in addition to the ones that are purchased. The classics and books that are out of copyright are often free. Starting a new thread here. I have some questions about the Kindle. Can you get any book at all for the Kindle? It doesn't seem like that would be the case, since that would mean that every book in existence has been digitized, and I seriously doubt that. Many obscure movies never even made it to VHS tapes, much less DVD. Is it harder to find obscure or out-of-print books to read on the Kindle than it is to just hunt in used bookstores, or on the web? Second question - of the books that *have* been digitized, can all of them be read on the Kindle? Or can you only read books that have been digitized to a certain proprietary format for the Kindle? Are there competing devices that use different formats, which cannot be read on the Kindle, or vice- versa? (I really *hate* that!) Last, does Amazon have special arrangements with different publishers, and not with other publishers, so that you can only get the books from the ones that have a deal with Amazon? That's how it is with online movie streaming. You can buy an Internet-to-TV device (which allows you to watch streaming video from the 'net on your TV), but the company that makes that device has deals with different Internet providers of films (eg, Netflix, Hulu, etc) so you can access whatever movies those providers offer (for a fee), but you can't surf the web from your TV and watch any old video you come across. Actually, there are devices that allow that, but I'm focusing my question on the ones that don't, because I'm wondering if Amazon has the same kind of deal, where you can only get books from the publishers they have arrangements with. It so controlling. "If you buy our device, we will control what you can and can't have access to." -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. -- Albert Schweitzer - - - - - - - - - - - I'm not interleaving this to your questions because I still haven't gotten around to getting a "proper" newsreader that would place markers at the beginning of each line of older text. First: There are some books that are only available in print format and not digitized for Kindle. However, I have found a remarkable array of choices (both old and new publishing dates), so that seldom has been a problem for me. Prices are generally much less for Kindle than for printed materials. Second: I don't have any personal knowledge of this, but I have read some articles that say that books that have been made available for libraries and some other eReaders may not be compatible with Kindle. Supposedly, they are moving in the direction of making library editions compatible. But, again, I don't have any personal knowledge. Third: I haven't found that to be a problem. I have been able to find almost everything I want, regardless of publisher. I have noticed that books that have higher-than-average prices for the Kindle often include the disclaimer that the publisher set the price. MaryL |
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On Jan 16, 7:42*pm, "MaryL" wrote:
wrote in t... MaryL wrote: Do you like to read? *I have a Kindle, and I absolutely love it. *I held off for a long time because I have always liked the feel of a book in my hands. Well, I got a lighted cover and that gives the feel of a book. *It can be balanced on my knees or on a pillow on my lap, so it's easy to use, land the light enables me to read in the dark if I lose power. *I can keep any number of books on it instead of carrying a stack of books around with me. *One problem with printed books in recent years is that publishers often print right up to the margin binding, so we almost have to bend some books in half to read. *That's not a problem with Kindle. *Finally, I love the fact that I can change the size of the font--just like with a computer--so I don't have to use reading glasses. *There are *lots* of free books available from amazon, in addition to the ones that are purchased. *The classics and books that are out of copyright are often free. Starting a new thread here. I have some questions about the Kindle. Can you get any book at all for the Kindle? It doesn't seem like that would be the case, since that would mean that every book in existence has been digitized, and I seriously doubt that. Many obscure movies never even made it to VHS tapes, much less DVD. Is it harder to find obscure or out-of-print books to read on the Kindle than it is to just hunt in used bookstores, or on the web? Second question - of the books that *have* been digitized, can all of them be read on the Kindle? Or can you only read books that have been digitized to a certain proprietary format for the Kindle? Are there competing devices that use different formats, which cannot be read on the Kindle, or vice- versa? (I really *hate* that!) Last, does Amazon have special arrangements with different publishers, and not with other publishers, so that you can only get the books from the ones that have a deal with Amazon? That's how it is with online movie streaming. You can buy an Internet-to-TV device (which allows you to watch streaming video from the 'net on your TV), but the company that makes that device has deals with different Internet providers of films (eg, Netflix, Hulu, etc) so you can access whatever movies those providers offer (for a fee), but you can't surf the web from your TV and watch any old video you come across. Actually, there are devices that allow that, but I'm focusing my question on the ones that don't, because I'm wondering if Amazon has the same kind of deal, where you can only get books from the publishers they have arrangements with. It so controlling. "If you buy our device, we will control what you can and can't have access to." -- Joyce Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives. * * * * * * * * * * * * *-- Albert Schweitzer - - - - - - - - - - - I'm not interleaving this to your questions because I still haven't gotten around to getting a "proper" newsreader that would place markers at the beginning of each line of older text. First: *There are some books that are only available in print format and not digitized for Kindle. *However, I have found a remarkable array of choices (both old and new publishing dates), so that seldom has been a problem for me. *Prices are generally much less for Kindle than for printed materials. Second: *I don't have any personal knowledge of this, but I have read some articles that say that books that have been made available for libraries and some other eReaders may not be compatible with Kindle. *Supposedly, they are moving in the direction of making library editions compatible. *But, again, I don't have any personal knowledge. Kindle is not compatible with books from Canadian libraries, at least atm Because of that, I made sure the e-reader I got (Kobo Vox which I heard is similar to the Kindle Fire) is compatible, after installing an OverDrive Meida Console. app I also enjoy reading books on my Vox. No more trips to and from the library hauling heavy books in this frigid weather. The library e- books also automatically expired when due. Not more late charges. Besides, some library books are kind of dingy. No such problem with e-books. There are also some free e-books, and some for as low as 99c. The only drawback is the selection is not as good as hard copy bookd Plus e-books are not always cheaper. Recently I bought a book on sale at a lower price than its e-version from the same bookstore. Winnie Third: *I haven't found that to be a problem. *I have been able to find almost everything I want, regardless of publisher. *I have noticed that books that have higher-than-average prices for the Kindle often include the disclaimer that the publisher set the price. MaryL |
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