Dearest,
You are more than welcome for this little token of my effection.
You know, so often during the course of a day, week, month, year, etc, one can forget her value in life. As one deals with the day-to-day trials and tribulations of both work and family, it is so easy to forget that she is someone special and, as such, touches the lives of so many in very extraordinary and wonderful ways. (more…)
FROM CLAIRE (Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008)
No offense here, but since I’ve been on this Code Factory mailing list, I’ve seen several posts of what I’d consider to be a negative spin in regard to Mark’s postings.
If this is true, and I’m in fact reading this correctly, then let me simply ask, “Why?” (more…)
QUESTION FROM JAY
Hey Mark,
I wanted to talk to you in regards to the principle of why you posted that article in your blog. [Click Here to read the article being discussed.] Not to harshly criticize the content, or even the effectiveness of the application, but more so for my own interest as I am looking at entering into assistive technology consulting for my local area. (more…)
From Marco
Subject: Doctor Doctor Give Me The News
why aren’t you having a balanced approach to the technology reviews that is out there. Every thing that you have been posting on to your blog has been favoring google as if they need support and you have been demonstrating an anti Microsoft bias in your postings to your blog. Kind of funny considering you are using or probably using windows mobile on your mobile device since google doesn’t have an accessible operating system for any of their products. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
INTRODUCTION
Recently, I received several emails requesting that I make a recommendation for an accessible medication prescription reminder application that can be used on a mobile device.
While there are both commercial and free medication prescription reminder applications available for use on a mobile device, I cannot recommend them at this time for several reasons not the least of which being that they are not comfortably accessible with screen reading software, like Mobile Speak, for the blind and low vision.
Not to worry my friends for as is often the case, Google provides a free, easy-to-use, and reliable tool that will remind you when to take your medicine. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I invite you to, like me, start tripping
with TripIt.
TripIt is a personal travel assistant that automatically organizes all your travel plans. TripIt is free and makes it easy to (1) quickly organize all your travel plans — flights, hotels, cars, trains, cruises and more; (2) automatically get itineraries with all your plans, weather, maps, restaurants and more; (3) easily access your itineraries via paper, email, personal calendar or mobile device; and (4) share your trips and see where you overlap with friends and colleagues. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Recently, AT&T Wireless released Windows Mobile 6.1 for the Samsung Blackjack II Smartphone. This is a free upgrade that I strongly encourage you to install as it greatly improves the responsiveness and functionality of the Samsung Blackjack II Smartphone. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Did you know that you can now register Internet domain names directly from your mobile device?
Well, my dear friends, you can!
Hello Everyone,
The following press release from Google is one of the most exciting I’ve read in quite a while.
For the record, I am now using this little trinket on my Samsung Blackjack II Smart Phone and my world has gotten a little brighter. Google, show me the way. (Smile)
Enjoy,
Mark (more…)
“So Mark, what is the difference between Symbian and Windows Mobile phones?”
Hello Everyone,
Regardless of how many times I am asked the above question, I cannot find a succinct and satisfactory answer. Does such an answer even exist? I do not know but I can tell you that the following article brilliantly written by CNET’s Rick Broida (May 2, 2008), entitled CNET’s Quick Guide to Handheld Operating Systems, makes me oh so aware of the difference they, the operating systems that is, make in my life. (Smile)
Enjoy,
Mark (more…)
Hello Everyone,
You know, everyone is getting on the Text Messaging bandwagon with their mobile devices; even eligible singles seeking that special someone.
While this area of meeting someone via SMS is still a mostly uncharted area of digital social communication, I am convinced that it is destined to be the preferred social platform of the future.
If you are single and think you may be ready to take a non-traditional step towards finding your soul mate, check out the following two text messaging SMS based dating sites: (more…)
TO MY DREAMER
by Mark Marcus
My Dreamer:
The gift I gave you and will give to you again and again was born from the warmth and sincerity of my love
Fancy it and, alas, fancy me; for you are my one true sweet, sly, silly, sultry and seasoned dreamer of old.
Let my gift embrace your dreams and let its fire ignite the flight that will ferry your thoughts to where they wish to go.
Ease your mind into the mist of my gift, close your eyes, and think of me.
Rest your dark essence upon my immortal hopes and primordial desires; and dream. Dream of who you are, who I am, and what we will become, together.
Until we met, I dared not ponder the wonders of the universe nor peer too closely into the shadows of my soul; but then you came unto me and I, to you, and the candles of my own dreams began to glow.
Accept my gift, my beloved dreamer and trust that, as one, we shall never let the dream, the one and only beautiful dream, erode.
Most Sincerely,
Mark Marcus
(August, 2008)
INTRODUCTION
Hello Everyone,
I received a text message from a friend of mine, the other day, while I was in a city council meeting. I was just thinking how bored I was when my mobile phone silently notified me that I had just received a text message. With just the click of a few buttons I learned that a friend had just wished me a good day and wanted me to know that she was thinking about me. That message put a smile in my heart and a grin on my face.
In that moment I began to wonder how many of us still do not recognize the ultra convenience and awesome power of text messaging.
Therefore, in an effort to bring some understanding to the unfathomable and ever-changing ecosphere of SMS, I have collected the following information for your perusal.
I’ll tell you now that there is a lot of material covered in this article. Please know that you are, in no way, expected to memorize its contents. Instead, use the information here as kind of a blueprint for how you may better take advantage of the SMS lane of the information super highway. So, relax, put a smile on your face, and enjoy the ride.
Most Sincerely,
Mark
IMPORTANT NOTICE
I have attempted to remove any profane, adult, and/or what I consider to be offensive material from the following information; however, I cannot guaranty that I have successfully removed it all. If you discover a definition or translation that you deem inappropriate for this platform, please let me know and I will update the information accordingly.
BASIC TEXT MESSAGING ETIQUETTE (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I am delighted to share the following press release issued by Code Factory, the makers of mobile accessibility software for the visually impaired, announcing the new collaborative efforts of Candle Shore and Code Factory, two companies, one destiny.
Click Here to Read Press Release Mark
Hello Everyone,
Recently I have received many questions about how to setup email on a mobile phone.
The following is my general answer; no doubt some will find it elementary while others will find it daunting. In either case, please keep in mind that setting up an email account can be a very, if not difficult to implement, then challenging task to master for many people.
SCENARIO
I sit in my comfortable office chair and power on my AT&T Wireless Samsung Blackjack 2 Smart Phone running Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition with Mobile Speak for Smart Phones installed. Within less than two minutes of powering on the device, I can see (or hear) in one glance from the phone’s Home screen that I have two new voice mail messages, three new text messages, four new messages in my Code Factory email account, eight new messages in my gMail email account, thirty-six new messages in my university email account, seventeen new email messages in my Candle Shore email account and twenty new messages in my Yahoo email account. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
The other night, I watched the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics on the NBC television network. Of course, it was a time-delayed broadcast. Nevertheless, as I listened to the beautiful Chinese melodies I began to wonder what the time difference is between Los Angeles and Beijing.
I picked up my Samsung Blackjack 2 Smart Phone and quickly opened its onboard world clock and, presto, I had my answer.
After the broadcast ended, I began to think about the fact that not all mobile devices are equipped with an onboard world clock application.
As is my custom, I searched the internet to locate a free online mobile friendly world clock website that any mobile device globe trotter can use. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
As I am sure you are well aware, the 2008 Beijing Olympics will commence on Friday, August 8, 2008.
I don’t know about you but I, for one, am eager to use my wireless mobile maven as a global magic mirror through which I can smartly spy world-class scientifically engineered sports.
(Smile)
Explore the following sites on your mobile phone and feel the flame inside you.
Click Here to Continue…
Enjoy,
Mark
Hello Everyone,
AT&T Shares Details of iPhone 3G Text Accessibility Plan for Customers with Disabilities
New Rate Plan Includes Unlimited Internet and Messaging
Dallas, Texas, July 29, 2008
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) announced today that the Text Accessibility Plan (TAP) for iPhone 3G will give customers with disabilities unlimited text messaging, Web browsing and easy access to e-mail for $50 per month. Customers with disabilities wishing to use enterprise email can sign up for a $65 per month plan that features unlimited messaging, data, and support for enterprise email with Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Pay-per-use voice is included in both the consumer and enterprise TAP at $.40 per minute. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
This article is to inform those of you who may not know that when in a list item screen on your Windows Mobile Smart Phone, there is a better way to view more of the list than having to scroll down to the bottom of the screen and selecting “More”. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Just a quick note to let you know that there is now a mobile friendly version of the Mark Taylor’s Candle Shore website.
Click Here to visit the standard site.
However, from your mobile browser you may now go to:
http://candleshore.com/mobile
Enjoy,
Mark