[Complete] The Golden Gems of Life - lt

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The Golden Gems of Life by Emory Adams Allen (1853 - 1933) and others.


All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-golden-gems-of-life-by-emory-adams-allen/

Life is full of ups and downs, joys and trials. In this work, we are advised on how to deal with what fate deals us, the good and bad, the common and uncommon. Home, childhood, success and failure, perseverance, dignity, frugality, envy, charity... all these and more are explored in this 'guide to life'. ( Lynne Thompson)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
    2. New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51374
    5. Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

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    6. Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (Emory Adams Allen) : n/a
    7. Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): (S.C. Ferguson) : n/a
    8. Link to title on Wikipedia (if available):
    9. Number of sections (files) this project will have: 102
    10. Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: Yes
    11. Original publication date (if known): 1880
    12. If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog? Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
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    Genres for the project: *Non-fiction/Self-Help

    Keywords that describe the book:

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  • BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

    Set your recording software to:
    Channels: 1 (Mono)
    Bit Rate: 128 kbps
    Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
  • DURING recording:
    No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
    Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
    START of recording (Intro)
    • "Section [number] of The Golden Gems of Life. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
    • If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
    • Say:
      "The Golden Gems of Life, by Emory Adams Allen and S.C. Ferguson. [Section number and title]"

    END of recording
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      "End of [Section]"
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      "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
    • At the end of the book, say (in addition):
      "End of The Golden Gems of Life, by Emory Adams Allen S.C. Ferguson. "

    There should be 5 seconds silence at the end of the recording


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    128 kbps MP3
    goldengemsoflife_###_allen_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ### is the section number (e.g. goldengemsoflife_001_allen_128kb.mp3)

    Please note the file number needs to be in the three digit format.


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Post by Penumbra »

Lynne: I can DPL this, if you like.
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Post by silverquill »

May I read 94-98?
~ Larry
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Post by Lynnet »

Penumbra wrote:Lynne: I can DPL this, if you like.
Thank you, Tom
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Post by Lynnet »

silverquill wrote:May I read 94-98?
You certainly may.
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Post by Lynnet »

The preface has been uploaded.
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Post by Penumbra »

Lynnet wrote:The preface has been uploaded.
Section 0 is PL OK! :clap:

Off to a good start!
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Post by 2peltons »

May I claim sections 01 and 02?

Mike
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Post by Lynnet »

2peltons wrote:May I claim sections 01 and 02?

Mike
Absolutely!
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Post by BobKlingerman »

Lynne, I just joined and am looking to get started. If you'd be okay with it, I'd like to record section 3 and submit it for use in the collaboration. I'm looking to do this right, so please tell me anything and everything I can improve on when I send it in.

Thanks!
I'm always looking for advice on everything from forum etiquette I might be unknowingly violating to my recordings. Please don't hold back, I want to improve
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Post by Lynnet »

BobKlingerman wrote:Lynne, I just joined and am looking to get started. If you'd be okay with it, I'd like to record section 3 and submit it for use in the collaboration. I'm looking to do this right, so please tell me anything and everything I can improve on when I send it in.

Thanks!
Hi and welcome to Librivox!
There are a few things to do before you get started.
You will need to complete a one minute test - this is to check your specs are up to Librivox standards, and if not, you'll be given hints on how to remedy that. http://wiki.librivox.org/index.php?title=1-Minute_Test
Please post your test in the Listeners Wanted forum (see the dropdown at the bottom of the page) for the speediest response. Waiting for the OK may seem tedious, but can save time in the long run.
You will also need to be added to the catalog of readers. I will have added you using your forum name, but if you prefer your real name or a pseudonym let me know. We can also link to a personal blog or website. If you click on your name in the Magic Window, you will see your own personal catalog page.

Be sure to read the first post - all the info you need is there, but if anything doesn't make sense, just ask. The wiki (see the top of the page) has bundles of info too.

Lynne
As an aside, I know in this project, we seem to be just going down the index, but it's ok to "cherry pick" and select whatever appeals. The will all be recorded eventually :D
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Post by BobKlingerman »

Lynne,

Thanks! I'll get on that right now. I'll check back in after I get a few replies. Obviously, don't hold that section for me, but I'll be back very soon to help you out!
I'm always looking for advice on everything from forum etiquette I might be unknowingly violating to my recordings. Please don't hold back, I want to improve
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Post by Lynnet »

BobKlingerman wrote:Lynne,

Thanks! I'll get on that right now. I'll check back in after I get a few replies. Obviously, don't hold that section for me, but I'll be back very soon to help you out!
Bob, I've assigned it to you, and you'll get 2 months to submit it... but if you want to relinquish it, that's fine.
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Post by Lmnei »

Hi Lynnet -

Signing up for 43-51 and 99-end please.

Thanks!
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Post by Lynnet »

Lmnei wrote:Hi Lynnet -

Signing up for 43-51 and 99-end please.

Thanks!
Go for it
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