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I hope you enjoy this approximately 23 minute excerpt from KPFK Radio’s Access Unlimited talk show in which I discuss things to consider when beginning an exercise regimen as a low vision or blind person.
Mark
Episode: Mark On KPFK Radio’s Access Unlimited – Exercise Me
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You know, I am a very blessed man. Back in 1985 on a warm summer night, I found myself walking hand-in-hand with a beautiful gypsy girl in Fremantle, Western Australia. We were in love.
I remember the warm wind and how it caused her long brown hair to swirl about and brush the side of my neck and face. I remember how she squeezed my hand as she hurried, with me in tow, from one street-side shop to another with excitement at the prospect of what treasures may lie within them. It was a perfect night, a night for young love and for young dreams, as well.
At some point during that perfect Saturday night, we Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
The world of Star Trek is growing closer and closer with the launch of Pox Pay, a new service powered by PayPal that allows you to use your voice as your password when authorizing PayPal transactions.
Click Here to read more and watch a short video demonstration.
Enjoy,
Mark
Hello All,
In this approximately 5 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, I recite the original lyrics to “O Holy Night”, written by Adolphe Adam, as a literal English translation from the French poem.
Please accept this gift from me to you and in all things, remember to make a joyful noise.
Merry Christmas,
Mark
Episode: Mark Recites The Original Lyrics To O Holy Night
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The following article by PC Magazine’s Lance Ulanoff serves as an excellent primer on what not to buy this Christmas season.
Mark
WHAT NOT TO BUY IN 2010
If you’re like me, you probably haven’t even started your holiday shopping (please don’t tell my wife!). Which means it’s the perfect time for a story like this, one that helps you avoid bad holiday buying decisions. Read, learn, and then you should be safe to go shopping.
Click Here to go to full article.
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All I can say about the following is, “read it and wweep, as I did.” (Smile)
Mark
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I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
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Nothing stinks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
Hello Everyone,
Here is a “must-read” article from PC Magazine:
THE EBOOK GO-TO GUIDE
Once upon a time—like two years ago—electronic books (ebooks) were strictly for die-hard bibliophiles, those dedicated enough to spend extra time in front of a computer screen to read a book on the cheap, or to make an investment in an over-priced ebook reader. In the last year, apps for mobile phones and an explosion of ever-cheaper ebook hardware has changed all that, creating a hugely competitive ebook market. In the first eight months of 2010, ebooks made up 9 percent of total consumer book sales, according to the Association of American Publishers (AAP), and Amazon … Read The Rest of This Article:
Mark
Hello All,
While I will be releasing an audio demonstration shortly, I just want to confirm that the Nike+ WearLink Heart-Rate Monitor does, in fact, work perfectly on the iPod Nano 6th generation which features VoiceOver, Apple’s software screen reading solution for the blind and low vision.
My compliments to Apple, Nike, and Polar, the makers of the WearLink Heart Monitor.
Within minutes, without any sighted assistance or visual magnification, I was able to assemble, link, and configure the Nike+ system with my Nano 6.
Oh! In case your curious, the Nike+ and VoiceOver combination provide more feedback than I would have ever dreamed possible. Bravo!!
Nano 6 users will needs the following hardware in order to Get Started: Read the rest of this entry »
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In this approximately 50 minute episode of the Candle Shore Podcast, I offer some personal thoughts that are for your ears, only, that may change the shape of all your Decembers to come.
Enjoy,
