Hello Everyone,

This is to retract a compatibility conclusion I made between the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone and Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software, for the blind and low vision.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

Today’s little tale is the tale of a Taylor-man who purchased the new Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone who, upon arriving back at home after the once-in-a-lifetime experience, discovered that unlike his first true love, the Samsung Blackjack II, which was able to obtain a full cellular signal from within his home office, the very posh and very hot and very sleek and very shiny and very slim and very heavy and very cool and very groovy Epix, at best, was able to barely inch into the slow lane of the cellular freeway with 1-bar of signal strength; and even then only at the right time of day with the perfect temperature and held at just the right pitch while being pointed at the Southern Lights, kind-of but not really but sort-of, maybe, sometimes.  (I wonder if this is the longest sentence I’ve ever written?  I’ll have to think about that.) 

Oh Dear!  What to do?  Hmmmm!   Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

Generally speaking, I do not pass on emails that somehow make their way across the Internet because, generally speaking, I hate having my Inbox flooded with unsolicited material, useful or not.  However, a friend sent the following little tidbit to me and it made me stop, look around, smile and remember.  I hope it will do the same for you.

Enjoy,

Mark  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoy this wonderfully informative article, written by Gayle Turim, that offers 10 ways to keep aging at bay.

Please note that I have removed all of the graphics in order to maximize Braille and screen-reader compatibility for the blind and low vision.

At the end of this BLOG post, you will find a link to the original article complete with photos and links to more helpful health related resources.

Enjoy,

Mark  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Again, Everyone: 

I am fortunate enough to have friends that live in various countries throughout the world.  When I was younger, it seems, I never had any problem remembering how to calculate the time zone differences between our respective countries. 

Nowadays I cannot seem to calculate the timezone difference between Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.  (Smile) 

For those of you who are like me, you know, the “Time Zone Challenged”, allow me to introduce World Time Server.  Read the rest of this entry »

UPDATE NOTE:

Before reading further, Click Here to see an update to the following information. 

Hello Everyone, 

One thing I have noticed on my new Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone (Blackjack 3) is, with the installation of Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision, the volume level of the first two or three seconds of the incoming call notification is very, very low.  I suppose this has something to do with the type of sound card used on the Epix.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

Although the battery life on the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone (Windows Mobile Professional 6.1) has already proven to be excellent, there are several little tweaks that can be made to extend the day-to-day battery usage of the device. 

While this document is based on the new Samsung Epix SgH-i907 Smartphone (Windows Mobile Professional 6.1), the same or similar steps may be taken on many Windows Mobile Smartphones or wireless devices:  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

Introducing Next Bus.

Using satellite tracking, not schedules, NextBus tells you when the next public transit vehicle will arrive relative to your GPS enabled mobile device.

Keep an eye on this one folks, as I am sure it has a bright future for those using public transportation.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

If you are like me and want to stay up-to-date on the most relevant news in the United States including all that is happening in the new Obama administration and so much more, take the Washington Post with you on your mobile phone either via mobile web browser or (my personal favorite) text message (SMS) alerts.

TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) ALERTS

On your wireless device text the following key words to 97678, which spells WPOST  Read the rest of this entry »

AT&T Survey Examines Evolution of the Love Note, Role of Texting in Dating and Relationships

Sending Love Missives, Flirting and Being Rescued From Bad Dates Are Some of the Most Popular Uses of Text Messaging

Dallas, Texas, October 8, 2008

Call it LUV? AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has announced the results of the company’s recently commissioned survey among text-messaging adults ages 18-55 to gain more insight into how text messaging is being used in the modern dating scene. According to the survey, 40 percent of texters who are in a relationship or dating believe that text messaging plays a significant or very significant role in their relationships.

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