Archive for the 'PodCasts' Category

EP: Verizon Wireless and Samsung Gleam Like Never Before

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

The Samsung Gleam SCH-U700, the accessible, off-the-shelf self-voicing mobile phone for the Verizon Wireless Network.

Unlike the majority of today’s generation of wireless devices, this standard dial keypad flip phone comes with its own built-in text-to-speech (TTS) engine making it comfortably accessible for the blind and low vision.  (more…)

EP32: Make Them Thankful

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this approximately 42 minute show entitled “Make Them Thankful” in which I offer what I hope you will consider wise words of wisdom to those of us who sometimes forget that our proverbial glass of life is half full, not half empty.

Enjoy,

Mark
Episode 32:  Make Them Thankful

EP: Fool’s Gold

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you like this approximately 30 minute episode of the 1943 CBS radio drama, The Whistler.

In this episode, entitled “Fools’ Gold” we learn that either (1) for some things, even the most coveted things, the price is too high or (2) we learn that some people should quit while they’re ahead.  (Smile)

Enjoy,

Mark

Episode:  Fool’s Gold

EP31: Mark on Barack on Coloreds

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this approximately 27 minute podcast in which I discuss the 44th president-elect of the United States of America, Mr. Barack Obama.  In this edition, you will hear my personal theme song, as well.

Enjoy,

Mark
Episode 31:  Mark on Barack on Coloreds

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…)

EP: Fortieth Birthday

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you like this approximately 30 minute episode of the Beyond Midnight radio drama.

This episode, entitled “Fortieth Birthday” is complete with the original broadcast commercials.

I decided to publish this episode as a Candle Shore podcast because it is important to keep in mind that although it is sometimes necessary to second-guess ourselves, never should we second-guess our spouses.  As you listen to this wonderfully timeless drama, you’ll see what I mean!!  (Big Smile)

Listen to this episode either on your computer, MP3 player or, as I do, on your mobile phone and always remember, especially on your next birthday.

Enjoy,

Episode:  Fortieth Birthday

Mark

EP: The Room

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you like this approximately 30 minute episode of the Beyond Midnight radio drama.

This episode, entitled “The Room” is complete with the original broadcast commercials.

I decided to publish this episode as a Candle Shore podcast because I know that as you listen to it, you will find yourself falling into your inner consciousness.

Listen to this episode either on your computer, MP3 player or, as I do, on your mobile phone and always remember.

Enjoy,

Episode:  The Room

Mark

EP: The Man Who Asked for Yesterday

Monday, October 6th, 2008

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you like this approximately 52 minute episode of the 1970’s CBS Radio Mystery Theater program.

This episode, entitled “The Man Who Asked for Yesterday” is, without a doubt, one of my most favorite in the series.

I decided to publish it here as a Candle Shore Podcast because the subject of this episode is particularly relevant to those of us who sometimes blame the proverbial stars instead of ourselves for the seemingly endless turbulence we encounter in the  beautiful deep blue ocean that is life.

Listen to this episode either on your computer, MP3 player or, as I do, on your mobile phone and always remember. 

Enjoy,

Episode:  The Man Who Asked for Yesterday

Mark

Like An Android Part 2

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you enjoy this approximately 11 minute podcast CNET News review of Google Android, T-Mobile, and the world’s first Google phone.

Click Here to listen.

Mark

Like An Android

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you enjoy this approximately 9 minute audio CNET News review of Google’s new mobile operating system, Android.

Click Here to listen.

Mark

EP29: An Interview With Roselle Ambubuyog, Code Factory Product and Technical Support Manager

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 50 minute Pod Cast in which I interview Ms. Roselle Ambubuyog, Code Factory’s Mobile Speak, for Windows Mobile, product manager.

Code Factory is the developer of Mobile Speak, the world’s leading screen reading, screen magnification, and Braille interface program for mobile devices.  It provides accessibility to blind and low vision users of wireless products such as cell phones and pocket PCs.

In this interview, Roselle officially announces and describes Code Factory’s new Windows Mobile GPS application, compares and contrasts Windows Mobile Smart Phones, Symbian, and Pocket PC devices, describe how to electronically display CDMA device I.D. numbers using MSS, defines the purpose of the Code Factory BLOG, discusses Code Factory’s support channels and policies and much, much more.  

Learn all about Code Factory at: http://www.codefactory.es/

You may contact Roselle at either roselle.ambubuyog@codefactory.es or
support.codefactory@gmail.com

Enjoy,

Mark
Episode 29: An Interview with Roselle Ambubuyog

EP28: An Interview With Eduard Sanchez Creator of Mobile Speak and Founder of Code Factory

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 47 minute Pod Cast in which I interview the founder and president of Code Factory, Mr. Eduard Sanchez. 

Code Factory is the developer of Mobile Speak, the world’s leading screen reading, screen magnification, and Braille interface program for mobile devices.  It provides accessibility to blind and low vision users of wireless products such as cell phones and pocket PCs.

As a visually impaired individual, I wish to personally thank Mr. Sanchez for it is because of innovative technology pioneers like he who bring the world so much closer to people like me.

Learn all about Code Factory at: http://www.codefactory.es

Most Sincerely,

Mark
Episode 28: An Interview with Eduard Sanchez

EP27: Mobile Speak Interview Part 1

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 36 minute Pod Cast entitled “Mobile Speak Smart Phone Interview Part 1” in which I interview Casey and Ty, two wireless smart phone users of the Mobile Speak screen reading software for the blind and low vision. 

We discuss the Motorola Q, the Pantech Duo, the Samsung Black Jack 2 as well as several Bluetooth devices. 

Code Factory, the maker of Mobile Speak can be reached at: www.codefactory.es

You may contact Casey at:
csm120@cfl.rr.com

You may contact Ty at:
ty.schwab@blackhawk-tech.net

A very special thanks to both Ty and Casey. 

Most Sincerely,

Mark
Episode 27: Mobile Speak Smart Phone Interview Part 1

EP26: Have You Heard The News

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 16 minute Pod Cast entitled “Have You Heard The News” in which I introduce and demonstrate accessible newspapers and TV listings for the blind and physically challenged as well as AARP members.

I look forward to your feedback.

Most Sincerely,

Mark
Episode 26: Have You Heard The News

EP25: An Introduction to the Smart Phone Experience

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 69 minute Pod Cast entitled “An Introduction to the Smart Phone Experience” in which I demonstrate the use of a Windows Mobile Smart Phone in conjunction with a screen reader application for the visually impaired. 

It is my fervent hope that both the sighted and non sighted, alike, will find valuable content in this show.

Just so you know, I have sacrificed a bit of sound quality in order to conserve on file size and the amount of time it takes to download the file. 

I look forward to your feedback.

Most Sincerely,

Mark
Episode 25: An Introduction to the Smart Phone Experience

EP24: Who Is The Blame?

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 10 minute NetCast entitled “Who is the blame?”

I look forward to your feedback.

Mark
Episode 24:  Who is the blame?

EP23: The Perfect Phone

Friday, April 6th, 2007

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 25 minute PodCast entitled “The Perfect Phone.”

I look forward to your feedback.

Mark
Episode 23:  The Perfect Phone

EP22: There Is No Secret

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 14 minute PodCast entitled “There is no secret.”

I look forward to your feedback.

Mark
Episode 22:  There Is No Secret

EP21: Tell The Story In Your Mind

Friday, March 9th, 2007

Hello Everyone, 

I hope you enjoy this 8 minute PodCast entitled “Tell The Story In Your Mind.”

I look forward to your feedback.

Mark
Episode 21:  Tell The Story In Your Mind

EP20: Mark on Dating (Part 4)

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this 24 minute PodCast, part 4 in our series on dating, entitled “The First Date”.

I look forward to your feedback.

Mark
Episode 20:  Mark on Dating (Part 4) “The First Date”