Hello All,

I am delighted to report that with the release of Apple’s iOS 6.0, Siri enabled devices such as iPhone 4S and iPhone 5, can now dial Contacts whose telephone numbers contain special symbols, such as those used to selectively display Caller ID on the AT&T Wireless network.

Although I do not recommend it, AT&T Wireless customers can now send text messages to telephone numbers containing the Display Caller ID symbols, as well. 

The following are updated instructions that describe how to implement selective Caller ID on the AT&T Wireless network:  Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

NOTE 1:
I just returned from over 90 minutes of using the iOS 6.0 Maps App, via VoiceOver (Apple’s software screen reading solution for the blind and low vision), on my iPhone 4 S running iOS 6.0.  I am extremely tired and uncomfortable as today was a particularly hot day here in southern California.  Normally, I would post my results after a rest but want to report while the experience is still fresh in my mind.  So, if the following comes across as curt, please accept my apology; I just want to get the facts, as I experienced them, to you.   Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

You know, when Apple announced Passbook, I thought, among other things, one would be able to take whatever store reward cards, currently in one’s possession, such as those issued by CVS Pharmacy, Kroger, The Vitamin Shoppe, etc, and either scan them into the App or enter any ID numbers that were associated with the Rewards card into the App.  This is the case with one of my favorite free Apps called Key Ring.   Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

In this approximately 7 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, join KFI AM640’s Bill Handle as he discusses the temporary stoppage to joint U.S. and Afghan trainee training.

Mark
Episode:  A Stoppage To Joint US And Afghan Trainee Training

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday, at 4:30am I was in a line at my local A T & T Wireless store.  I was 32nd in line.  It was dark as the sun was not out but pleasant.  I Learned that the first person in line had gotten their at 8:00pm the previous night.   Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone,

In this approximately 42 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, join CBS 60 Minutes as author Mark Owen, a member of Seal Team 6, describe the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound.

Mark
Episode:  The Killing of Osama Bin Laden, As Told By A Member of Navy Seal Team 6

Hello Everyone,

In this approximately 14 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, I discuss a matter of basic courtesy when dating.

Mark
Episode:  Just Basic Courtesy

Hello Everyone,

In this approximately 14 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, join CBS 60 Minutes as it explores the hunting of endangered species in Texas.

Mark
Episode:  What Lives In Texas Gets Hunted In Texas