THE MARK TAYLOR CANDLESHORE BLOG

QUESTION
Hello,

Do you know of a dictionary for Windows Mobile that’s accessible with MSP?

ANSWER  Read the rest of this entry »

SPECIAL NOTE:
The title of this article is dedicated to my late uncle, Mr. Grover Snorton, who, when I was a little boy, taught me that it is always better to give than receive.   The afore mentioned title is what he always used to say to me before we parted, be it in person or on the telephone.  Read the rest of this entry »

Introducing NFB-NEWSLINE®, the free electronic newspaper service for the blind and low vision.
For more information, call:  (866) 504-7300.

OVERVIEW
Would you like a newspaper with your morning cup of coffee? NFB-NEWSLINE® added its 250th newspaper in 2007 AND it’s still growing. Four Spanish-language newspapers are now available to all subscribers.  The service handles thousands of phone calls each day for individuals across the country who now access daily newspapers and magazines as never before. The toll-free centralized call-in center provides service on demand to any subscriber. This also enables those who cannot read conventional print to have access to all content offered on NFB-NEWSLINE® when traveling throughout the United States twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

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Hello Everyone,

As I frequently get sinusitis, I am delighted to share the following Everyday Health article with you that is most informative. 

Mark

Cold & Flu Center

Though sinusitis simply means your sinuses are infected or inflamed, the term gives little indication of the misery and pain this condition can cause. Health experts estimate that 37 million Americans are affected by sinusitis every year. Here are 11 ways to know whether you’re one of them:   Read the rest of this entry »

From Health Day News

‘Tis the season for a runny nose, cough, sore throat and other symptoms of the common cold.

You shouldn’t treat a cold — always caused by a virus — with antibiotics, since these medicines are meant to treat bacterial infections. But there are things you can do to feel better while the cold runs its course.

The University of Virginia Health System offers these suggestions:  Read the rest of this entry »

QUESTION:

Hi Mark.

I installed News Break late last night as instructed i.e. putting the cab file on the storage card and then installing!  I will put in my unlock code which I have later on today.  However when I started the application, it asked me what news feeds I wanted.  I only wanted the BBC news but found that I couldn’t uncheck the other ones.  Is there anything I’m doing wrong?  Also, if I want to add podcast feeds, how would I do it please?

Hope to hear from you soon and many thanks.  Read the rest of this entry »

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

My Friend:

It is 3:37am and I am oh so very tired; that is why I am going to enumerate this reply to your voicemail message, OK?

1.
I received your text messages, in addition to your voicemail, earlier today but I was in the middle of posting a new article to my BLOG.  Take a look at it, you may find it useful.

2.
Let me say that my plans have not changed.  In fact, despite the way I feel about your atrocious behavior, it never occurred to me to not accompany you to your appointment, as I promised.  When I give my word, I keep it.  You should know me better than that by now.

3.
I am no longer angry just disgusted and very disappointed in you and your judgment, or lack there of.  Read the rest of this entry »

Dear X:

This will be my only reply to this thread, where you are concerned, for I will not get into a flaming email exchange with you or anyone else, for that matter. 

It seems to me that no matter what I contribute, you find a way to put a negative spin on my efforts.   Read the rest of this entry »

Hello Everyone, 

Many, many people have asked me if there is a reliable Windows Mobile pod catcher that is compatible with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision. 

After searching high and low, in and out, up and down, back and forth, left and right, over and under, hither and yonder, I finally discovered such an application.  Read the rest of this entry »

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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