Archive for the 'Documentation' Category

More Than The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Hello Everyone,  

Rarely do I participate in spreading the word about feature film releases but I must admit that “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, a movie scheduled to debut on December 25, 2008, has definitely grabbed my attention.  (more…)

EP: YES WE CAN: United States President-Elect Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech Given on November 4, 2008

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA. 

(Click Here to listen or download the approximately 17-minute audio podcast of this historic speech)

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.  (more…)

Eloquence in Defeat: Transcript of United States Senator John McCain’s 2008 Concession Speech Given on November 4, 2008

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Thank you. Thank you, my friends. Thank you for coming here on this beautiful Arizona evening.

[APPLAUSE]

My friends, we have — we have come to the end of a long journey. The American people have spoken, and they have spoken clearly.

A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Senator Barack Obama to congratulate him. [BOOING]  (more…)

Transcripts of the Microsoft Professional Developers 2008 Conference Adapted for the Blind and Low Vision

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Hello Everyone, 

The following link will take you to the Candle Shore Transcript Page for the Microsoft Professional Developers 2008 Conference Keynote Speeches which I have adapted for viewing as either a no-graphics Web page or in a downloadable US Braille formatted document for use with either a Braille embosser or refreshable Braille device..

For those of you who may not know, in short, this conference is where Microsoft discusses and demonstrates upcoming products for the future.

Enjoy,

Mark

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Mobile GEO List of Commands and Functions

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

In an effort to make the documentation for Code Factory’s GPS software solution, Mobile Geo, a little more manageable, I have adapted and reformatted the Mobile Geo user manual in a way that I hope you will find easier to use; for example, I have removed all of the tables.

You may download the Mobile Geo list of commands in MS Word, plain text, HTML, or US Braille format.

Click Here to Proceed:

Enjoy,

Mark

With Videos and Justice For All

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Hello Everyone, 

Are you tired of missing that political speech that everyone is talking about?

Would you like to have the power of YouTube, Yahoo Video, and Google Video on your mobile Smart Phone or Pocket PC device?

Would you like to have access to the latest television news, weather, and sports on your mobile Smart Phone and for no more than the cost of your standard unlimited wireless provider’s data plan?

Would you like all of this whether or not you use access technology on your wireless phone? 

Of course you would and now, my friends, you can.  I’ll show you how, OK?

Click Here to see how it is done. 

If you would like the same information in a US Braille encoded file, Click Here.

Good Luck and Enjoy.

Mark

Google, How Dost Thou Rank Me

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Great Site Ranking in Google The Secret’s Out
Google recently filed a US patent which reveals a great deal of how they rank your web site. Some of it you could never have guessed at…

How many years did you register your domain name for?
If it was only one then Google could hold that against you.

Why? (more…)

Gold Wave Sound Recorder List of Commands and Functions

Monday, February 4th, 2008

In an attempt to make the documentation for Gold Wave sound recorder a little more user friendly, I have adapted and reformatted the list of commands found in the User Guide in a way that I think is easier to use, especially for those of us using Braille or screen readers. 

Click Here To Begin:

I hope you find the documentation helpful.

Mark

Mobile Speak Smart Phone List of Commands and Functions

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

In an attempt to make the documentation for MSS a little more user friendly, I have adapted and reformatted Chapter Three of the quick start guide for Mobile Speak Smart Phones in a way that I think is easier to use.  I have removed the tables.  This documentation applies to version 2.0. 

The available formats include MS Word 2003, plain text, and US Braille ready code (*.brf).

Simply right mouse-click on the desired format and choose “Save Target As” or some similar phrase (depending upon your web browser) in order to download the file.

Click Here To Begin:

I hope you find the documentation helpful. 

Mark Marcus