Okay, It’s Official, Mark Loves His iPad Pro

Hello All,

Okay, it’s official, I absolutely love my iPad Pro.  I have owned it almost five months, now, and find that I am using it more and more, each day.  I am certain that my new found appreciation of the tablet has to do with the Apple Smart Keyboard, an accessory that makes iPad feel more like a moble desktop than a tablet.  Continue reading

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Explore The Dream Factory, A Novel by Mark Marcus

Come and explore your darkest dreams as they escape to you from “The Dream Factory”, the latest #novel by Mark Marcus.

Now on GoodReads.

 

 

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Banking on an ATM, How It Almost Cost Me Money

Hello Everyone,

About 10 days or so ago, I had a bit of an emergency in which I needed some cash.  As it turned out, I was not near any of my local bank branches.  Since time was absolutely of the essence, I decided to withdraw some money from the nearest 7-Eleven convenient store ATM.   Continue reading

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Remember The Native American Code of Ethics

Hello My Friends,

In light of recent world events, I decided to re-post the following list of personal codes of conduct, by which to live, that are commonly referred to as the Native American Code of Ethics.

These principles are simple yet powerful, demanding yet gracious, timely and yet timeless.

I post them here as a token of my respect for the past, my appreciation of the present, and my hope for the future.

Most Sincerely,

Mark

NATIVE AMERICAN CODE OF ETHICS

1.
Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit will listen, if you only speak.   Continue reading

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EP: The House In Cypress Canyon

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this approximately 30 minute episode of the 1940s Suspense radio drama, “The House in Cypress Canyon”, published here as a Candle Shore Podcast.

Mark
Episode: The House in Cypress Canyon

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EP: Raising The Costa Concordia

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In this approximately 14 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, join CBS 60 Minutes as it examines the raising of the Costa Concordia, the largest passenger ship to ever capsize.

Mark
Episode:  Raising The Costa Concordia

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TIP: How to Increase The Size of The Menu Bars in Windows 10

Hello Everyone,

The following tip comes to us from SimpleHelp.net.  It’s definitely a keeper.

Mark

HOW TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE MENU BARS IN WINDOWS 10
From SimpleHelp.net

With just a few clicks, you can resize the “menus” in Windows 10 so that they’re much more visible (and way easier to click and/or “tap”).  This is particularly helpful if you’re using Windows 10 on a tablet or touch-screen device.  Continue reading

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TIP: A Marvelously VoiceOver Accessible iOS App for Browsing Craigslist

Hello Everyone,

The other day, I discovered Daily Craigslist App, an iOS utility that just happens to work wonderfully with VoiceOver, Apple’s software screen reading solution for the blind and low vision.. 

This app allows you to easily browse Craig’s List on your iOS device.

Below is a link to the free version of the app but there is an ads-free version available, as well.

Daily Craigslist App (Free Version) – Mobile Shopping & Classifieds by Lifelike Apps, Inc https://appsto.re/us/0ClkA.i

Enjoy,

Mark

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EP: The Water of Life

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In this approximately 15 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, join CBS 60 Minutes as it explores how some of the best whiskeys in the world are distilled.

Mark
Episode: The Water of Life

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Turn Twitter Power Into Your Power And Get Things Done

Hello Everyone,

Thanks to my trusty Smartphone app, in conjunction with my favorite web browser, I have resolved several issues with companies with whom I do business including Samsung, AT&T, Apple, my local water company, one of my banking services, a local restaurant chain, a grocery store, and a shopping facility (just to name a few) via Twitter.  Continue reading

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