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Will Google's Chrome Shine Up Mobile Browsing?
Google's new Chrome browser may be for PCs only right now, but it's raised my hopes for a better browsing experience on mobile devices. And right now I need some hope, because mobile browsing is still often pretty bad.
What do those two have in common? They're WebKit browsers, just like Chrome and Google's upcoming Android phone browser. WebKit is an unusually scalable browser framework that lets programmers design browsers that work roughly the same on PCs and on handheld devices.
Up until now, though, Apple's Safari was the only WebKitbased browser available for desktop Windows PCs, which means that site developers didn't pay much attention to it. (Sorry, Mac and Linux users. For a lot of major sites, it's as if you guys don't exist. Yes, that frustrates me too.)
Putting Chrome on PCs, and putting WebKit on Android phones, increases the possibility that WebKit will become a standard that developers will pay attention to. Since it's the first truly cross-platform rendering engine, that could ignite a trend towards a Web that works well both on desktop PCs and mobile devices. And if WebKit becomes a PC standard and a developers' standard, it may become more of a mobile standard, too.
If you think the PC browser wars are busy, you haven't paid much attention to mobile. Not only are there a whole bunch of "HTML browsers" out there, they all render pages very, very differently. On smart phones, you have Palm's Blazer, RIM's Blackberry browser, Microsoft's Internet Explorer Mobile, Opera Mobile, Opera Mini, Nokia's Series 60 browser, Apple's Safari, and Skyfire. At least.
On feature phones, you've got Teleca's Obigo, the Novarra browser, Bitstream's Thunderhawk, Opera Mini again, and Access NetFront. I'm sure I'm missing some. They all render pages differently. Only the simplest pages survive.
The browser on Android phones won't be Chrome per se, Google said at their press conference today. A lot of Chrome's innovations, such as draggable tabs and multiple sandboxed processes don't make sense in a mobile context where you rarely have more than one page open at a time.
V8 will be open source. If it actually works on mobile devices, browser manufacturers will have to be idiots not to use it. And pow, then you have another standard for site developers to write toone that could cross browsers and platforms.
There's one piece of the puzzle left, then: plug-ins. And this one genuinely stymies me. Too much of the Web uses Adobe Flash or Microsoft Silverlight, proprietary technologies which mean that everybody's dependent on Adobe and Microsoft for providing plug-ins.
Instead of shooting for a cross-platform experience, Adobe has churned out a dizzying array of Flash derivatives for mobile devicesFlash Mobile, Flash Player, Flash Lite. The only thing they seem to have in common is that they don't make most mobile browsers work with desktop Flash sites (except the Nokia N-Series browser.) Adobe has to fix this. Microsoft is promising a future Flash plug-in for Windows Mobile and that their competing Silverlight technology will work on mobile devices, but not on enough devices, and without enough specifics.
Android doesn't need to rule the mobile world for Chrome to make its mark. As part of the WebKit alliance, Google has now teamed up with Apple and Nokia to try to build this standard. It's time to bring the smart phone world together. Unless RIM and Microsoft can match WebKit's compatibility and V8's speed with their own technologies, they should fall in line and fall behind the goal of making the Web a truly universal resource.
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Histories of No History: Commodification and Urbanization in the American West
Cities do not, generally, sleep with the wrong people. They do not lapse into drug-addled despair or plunge headlong into creative fervor, emerging as sex symbols, dictators, or captains of industry. Reasons, therefore, abound for why there is no section called 'urbanographies' at least not in (what used to be) my local bookstore.
Of course, cities do not build themselves, and whether their story begins with Romulus and Remus at the wolf mother's teat, or with Sheik al-Moktum's insane notion that one world is not enough, the forces that contribute to even the most modest settlement could fill volumes. But whether a city arises from autocratic whim, democratic stalemate, or back-room deals, the results of a city's history are, at any given moment, on full display. The most riveting version of a city's story is that which is told in asphalt and concrete, too real for words. And yet, it would be foolish to argue that anything as monumental as a city does not deserve a few books of its own.
The American West, which is not so new anymore, provides the setting for two worthy additions to the genre: The Dallas Myth, by Harvey Graff, and Reno's Big Gamble, by Alicia Barber. Both take on the challenge of chronicling cities that have never been centers of power, industry, or culture and yet are emblematic of American cities that emerged in the age of American unity, after the Civil War when railroads had knitted the nation together into a single culture and economy. Neither is riveting reading in and of itself, but, put together, they tell compelling tales about cities' efforts to invent, reinvent, and sell themselves.
Not so much a city as real estate ventures, Dallas was wrested from the frontier by city fathers who wanted to make a buck and needed a city to do so. Whereas "other places have histories," writes Graff, "Dallas has a record of economic expansion." An English professor, Graff mixes history with criticism to describe the stampede of developers and boosters who simply decided that Dallas should be a great city and had the gumption and capital to assert the "nearly uncontested domination of private interests over the public domain." Driven by a sincere, if crude, notion of progress, Dallas' boosters assigned all matter of slogan and, in Graff's analysis, "myths" to its otherwise characterless tracts.
These myths follow two themes: the first of Dallas' ascendant greatness and the second of its rugged individualism. Graff presents an entire page of slogans and nicknames – "The Metroplex," "Most American City," "the Business of Dallas is Business," "City with No History," and, most recently, "Build a Better Dallas," to name just a few. All of these slogans are meaningless in and of themselves, and yet "Dallas derives 'a certain character peculiar to itself' from 'its very lack of indigenous features.'" Graff notes that to this day Dallas' identity still rests in three arbitrary associations: a national tragedy, a sports team, and a TV show.
Led by real-life JR Ewings, Dallas grew according to the "Dallas Way," essentially a compact among business and political leaders to allow the city to grow into its myths before anyone noticed their falsity. This attitude gave rise to unfettered sprawl in the suburbs, but also a fixation on amenities in the urban core. City fathers have abided by the idea that "Dallas can be (or is) a great city if it has this element (building, district, institution, event, street life) because that's what great cities have." The result is a collection of fine museums, concert halls, airports, and, of course, athletic facilities.
The myth that is decidedly false is that which portrays it as a flush, harmonious city harboring naught but beatific Anglo families. With a striking skyline that could be seen from backyards that stretched off into the north Texas scrub, each suburban house is, according to Graff, a miniature South Fork Ranch, striving for the big cars, big hair, and easy new wealth of the idealized city. Meanwhile, Graff reminds us of that which most Metroplexers would care to forget: it is, in the words of celebrated Texas pundit Molly Ivins, the "most segregated city this side of Johannesburg." In the real Dallas, legions of African-Americans, Latino-Americans, and recent immigrants toil in neighborhoods perhaps not old or dense enough to be considered slums but which nonetheless prove that fantasies of the suburban metropolis do not come true so easily.
Whatever myths may prove false about Dallas, it turns out that the biggest myth about the world's "biggest little city" is in fact true: it was indeed the divorce capital of the United States. Add to that the other statutory source of Reno's renown – gambling – and you get perhaps the most arbitrary city of all time.
As Reno has likely been the object of more jokes than papers, Barber seizes on a rare opportunity in scholarship these days: that of taking the first crack at a heretofore un-studied topic. Reno's Big Gamble is the first authoritative, book-length history of the city. Her history follows a straightforward chronology, from desert outpost to "divorce capital" to the demi-metropolis of today. Barber's analysis identifies two key events in Reno's development: first, the arrival of Laura Corey, who stayed just long enough to free herself from her husband, a lout of a steel magnate; and, second, the staging of the 1910 prize fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries.
While plenty of its civic leaders envisioned a modest family town, Reno's early days invoke the notion of louche carpetbaggers taking up residency just long enough for their marriages to be terminated under Nevada law. Even so, Reno went out of its way to make luxury bloom in the high desert for a tide of women wealthy, discontented, and headstrong enough to take up residence in a cow town. "Each divorce-seeker functioned as an extended tourist, and a broad spectrum of residents stood to benefit from their presence...spread[ing] to clothing stores, restaurants, salons, pharmacies, and other business," writes Barber. "This commodification of Reno fit right in with the new landscape of consumption in the early twentieth century."
Reno's fortunes shifted, though, as divorce laws around loosened and Reno no longer could attract the rich and desperate. Meanwhile, the rise of Las Vegas in the 1950s threatened Reno's monopoly on destination gambling, and some of Reno's finest hotels and casinos failed. The most heartbreaking elements of Barber's account are the descriptions of historic buildings – each, according to Barber, the grandest, most important hotel, casino, or restaurant of its day – torn down, paved over, and assembled into the half-hearted destination hotels or vacant lots that dominate downtown Reno today, just barely beyond the blaze of the Vegas strip.
The salient historical question is, of course, what made some cities fail while others succeeded? Would Reno have prospered with a more aggressive civic coalition? Would Dallas have floundered if gambling had distracted its leaders?
And therein lies the trouble with the urbanography: the good parts -- the triumphs, such as Reno's downtown whitewater kayaking park on the Truckee River or Dallas' support of the arts – still stand, delivering a testimony more powerful than words can convey. But mourning in the silence of buildings lost and dreams deferred is both agonizing and pointless, like bemoaning a missed field goal or a lousy poker hand. Knowing that Reno was once steeped in grandeur or that Dallas should have paid more attention to its poor than to its slogans matters only if the next generation of urban leaders have the courage to erase it in favor of something more just, humane, pleasant, and sexy.
Josh Stephens is a freelance journalist based in Los Angeles and master's degree candidate at the Kennedy School of Government. He covers planning, transportation, and all manner of urbanism.


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Has there been a more competent writer to emerge in the past year in the Indian English mass market publishing than Douglas Misquita? I very deliberately choose the word, "writer" -- using it in the sense of a "craftsman" -- rather than calling Misquita a "storyteller." Misquita to me, in his earlier book -- Haunted, and as well as his current publication -- Secret of the Scribe, comes across as very skilled hack -- a writer who is accomplished in writing the genre fiction of his choosing, but whose storytelling and the stories themselves hardly leave behind anything for you to savor and remember. Misquita's Haunted too was a well crafted exercise, but would you remember any incident or character quirk or a plot point from it? Unfortunately Secret of the Scribe leaves me with the same feeling. I marveled at Douglas Misquita's competence, but even as I read it, I had the disquieting feeling that I had read all of this in some other story or book by some other author at some other time. That little or nothing of the story will stay with me once I am done with the book. And this kvetch of mine, could probably be generalized to any other example from the Indian English mass market publishing genre.
Misquita, however, for me stands out because he is so very good at what he does. To me he has become one of those writers about whom I wonder more than I wonder about his books. Why is he willing to settle for something that will at best be a mediocre story rather than use his talent and skill to narrate a tale that will be interesting? Is he more secure and confident about his ability only as long as he confines himself to tried and tested story in a tried and tested template? Is it because there is a vast (and presumably easy) market for this kind of genre writing? Or is he a writer who is still coming to terms with his own skill before attempting to push his boundaries?
Once you start with Secret of the Scribe, you know you are in the hands of an adequate and efficient writer. You also realize that you are going through an equally adequate plot, one that you have read in some form or the other, or whose elements you have come across, in many other similar books. And you know that the combination of this particular writer and this particular story will keep you moving at a brisk pace from the first page to the back cover of the book.
A venture capitalist launches Linguistics, Inc. that develops a remarkable nanotechnology-based communication that seems to proclaim that the age of the written and spoken word is over. The unsuspecting world enamored by this wonderful technology fails to realize that Linguistics Inc. is actually setting the stage for total control of everyone in the world. Lance Michener, the leader of a resistance movement (whose father is connected with the initial development of Linguistics Inc.'s technology when it is not consumed by the world-dominating vision of its management), along with a few others tries hard to shut down the Linguistics network before it manages to fulfill its agenda of global mind control.
This conspiracy plot line, plays out in the background of the extraterrestrial and the mythical. A cave-expedition somewhere to the remote borders of China and Tibet unearths some discs believed to be of extraterrestrial origin - a discovery that is quickly squashed. What is the significance of this discs? Why is Linguistics Inc. seeking them? And this conflict between Linguistics Inc. and Michener's band in the book is centered around a hunt for the mythical Book of Thoth -- the Book of Wisdom of the Gods -- a book that is believed to contain the key to all the languages on earth and the languages that will ever be in the future.
This -- a tale of an evil organization trying to seize global control, the story of extraterrestrial/mythical artifacts of great power, and a small but determined bunch of heroes resisting what seem to be insurmountable odds -- is ground that has been trodden so many times by many a book and a movie that all the writer and the reader has to do is to dutifully connect all the dots from the start to the end of this well-worn path. The story and the plot points, from one confrontation to another, from one near escape in an ancient maze to another, virtually write themselves. But apart from a demonstration of proficiency with the craft, there is nothing remarkable in it -- no character, no moment in the plot or even an interestingly wrought passage. All there is on display is dull competence.
Like I have said earlier, Douglas Misquita, the author of Secret of the Scribe, knows what he is doing -- he knows how to skillfully set up the plot and then set up a brisk pace as it moves from one location to the next, from one fight to the next conflict. His problem with this story (apart from that mentioned earlier) is that he cannot decide what he's after -- a thriller of a David standing against the almighty Goliath of an organization or a puzzle that seeks to unravel an ancient extraterrestrial/mythical mystery. So pulled is Secret of the Scribe between these two strands of the plot that at times you feel that you are reading two books in one, neither being able to dominate and establish its supremacy over the other.
All of which is another way of saying that Secret of the Scribe, is more fun to chew on as an exercise in writing rather than as a story. And I mean it to be an "exercise" in a manner very similar to the assignments students are set in schools and colleges -- to perform a task in order to develop skill or understanding. I can't shake off the feeling that Douglas Misquita set himself this assignment of writing a thriller mixed with elements of extraterrestrial and mythical in it. It shows his immense skill that he makes a very decent and workmanlike book out of it. But I can't help thinking, Misquita is a better writer and storyteller than he currently allows himself to be.
Note: Thanks to Douglas Misquita for a review copy of the Secret of the Scribe. Also my apologies and a special thank you for his immense patience - this post was months in coming.


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Goulburn River: Your story - Rob Asplin, River Country Adventours[PDF 85 KB]
(News story from Environment Victoria)
Just a quick email to thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon! We loved the drive in and can't stop talking about that magnificent tree. The canoeing was fabulous - just right for us! Cheers Julien, Felicity, Laura & Nat :-)
Fantastic update Rob congratulations on your success. Wishing you and Joan a fantastic festive season and prosperous new year! Warmest, Despina
On behalf of St Albans Secondary College we want to thank you and your team once again for your fantastic support of our Year 8 Camping Program. Having attended my first canoe adventure last month I can honestly say we are lucky to have your services for our students. You have a great manner with them and they have a fun filled day that they will remember for a long time. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Regards Ian Crocker
Hi Rob and Joan,
Congratulations on getting into the international market well done and deserved, keep up the great work.
I always enjoy reading your newsletters and reminding us of the terrific trip we had to Lake Eyre.
Peter Tacey
Hi Rob and Joan
Trust you are well and enjoying life.
I'm going to do another 5-6 night canoe trip and as you may remember I succeeded last time, making a date on the fourth attempt!
So I'm slipping the mooring lines now and we will see how long it takes me to get aboard.
I want to go sometime in March or April.
I want to slow down this time and absorb the trip, places and time.
I felt I was more on a mission last time..deadlines...all my doing...I loved it .
'Be here by a certain time'...'dinner at this time.''.'''' no time for lunch'...'I'm late'... 'do the tent in this time'...' cook,, clean',,, ..' bed.'..' time to get up '..etc etc.. I was like a drill sergeant... bossing myself around!
I think a sleepy old river can be tackled a little differently.
There were so many spots where you can stop and contemplate...absorb...listen...close your eyes and feel alive.
The wind on the water..the ripples..your skin and hair....the eagles circling the raucous cockatoos..knowing one will be lunch...
I'm ahead of myself...But I have closed my eyes recently and I can see the trip quite vividly.
I'm open to suggestion...water levels...quieter times(no Easter for me thank you).
Launching spot.. camps... finish spot...etc...When you have a minute or two I look forward to your ideas....
Good Health..............
Gary Yodgee
Hi Rob
I meant to write this almost immediately after our great morning on the river before new year but alas I am guilty of letting too much time pass by!
I just wanted to say a very big thank you for providing us with your wonderful and friendly service. My daughter Mhairi and her boyfriend Luke enjoyed it as much as Paul and me. Mhairi particularly loved the entertainment Paul provided by capsizing ... his 2nd dunking. .. he fell into the water trying to get out of the kayak on our first paddle a couple of years ago.
We must do it more often. I'll keep entering your competitions and hopefully I can win another coupon and be able to use it this time!
I loved the Tahbilk winery .. reminded me very much of the European settings and of the time I lived in rural France .. oh what joy that was!
Anyway thanks again for providing a first class service and a great fun experience. If love to go on the river really early on the morning before the humans wake up and disturb it .. would love to experience the birds and other animals at dawn, the best part of the day. Don't worry, not asking you to give us kayaks at dawn ... bur early would be wonderful ..
Cheers for now
Dear Rob & Joan
Just a quick note to say thank you for making a great 2015 Christmas canoeing trip for the our family of 7 along the Trawool to Seymour stretch of the Goulburn. We all had a relaxing and enjoyable paddle, and along with the swimming snake (we didn't bother it and it didn't bother us!), the many birds and the occasional platypus, it made for a really worthwhile and unique family experience! We appreciated your help in setting up, patiently waiting for us at the end, and then transporting us back to our vehicles. In particular, we want to thank you Rob for your friendliness, flexibility and the sense that you were there for our sake and safety only - an approach that you rarely get from other venture tours. Have a great 2016 and we will hopefully give you a call again soon for another trip.
Peter & Kerry Moulton
Highlands (via Geelong!) – and yes, Go Cats!
Thanks again for a great weekend.
"I joined Rob on Adventours 100th Flight to Lake Eyre. I had always wanted to fly over Eyre and to travel with Rob was a fantastic way of doing it. He was an outstanding leader and host and with the added bonus of a night at the iconic Birdsville Hotel with the surprising birdlife nearby, flying through Wilpena Pound, stopping at Innaminka and the Dig Tree and other secret highlights, it was very special. Don't miss out. It is a once in a lifetime chance. Gareth Andrews
Hi Rob (Joan & Brian)
thank you for your efforts in helping me get across the line for the trip. It was a bit more than I expected, effort wise. However once I got into my rhythm all was fine. I loved it. I will do it again sooner than later. I'd go tomorrow if it was not for that dirty four letter word…Work.
I do appreciate your extra efforts with ice and water and finding more suitable campsites. Which reminds me I owe you for a couple of bags of ice…You can get me next time. It almost seems like a dream…thank you for making it a reality.
Good health regards to Brian.
Best wishes .
Gary Yodgee
Hi Rob,
thank you very much for the wonderful day we had on the Goulburn River. When organizing activities for/with children we hope that they would run smoothly. Kayaking/canoeing with you couldn't have been better! Your passion is infectious and your knowledge is outstanding. We hope to be able to do a longer tour with you in the future. Thank you very much! Tanja, Erik, Berta, Elisa, Maja
Thank you so much for today`s paddling.
Indeed, both of us had a wonderful time in the Goulburn River. Here are our sincere appreciations with some photos.
Hi Rob and Joan
We spent 3 days camping in the Lower Goulburn National Park near Kanyapella and 2 days kayaking along 40 km of the river. The camp site was prepared by Rob and he ferried the kayaks to the starting point upstream of the camp. At the end of the 2nd days kayaking we were picked up and transported back to our camp site. The kayaking along the river was amazing, very peaceful and we came across many birds along the river including kingfishers, sea eagles, whistling kites, cockatoos, herons and more. There was good water level flowing the entire length of our trip and we were never held up by any obstacles. River Country Adventours were extremely helpful, Rob's knowledge of the river is extensive and the service he provided was 1st class.
Hi Rob,
We had a terrific time. We paddled faster than we anticipated. We had a morning tea break, then we were looking for somewhere to stop for lunch and we saw the bridge, so we paddled back and found a landing spot for lunch.
Next time we will try a longer course.
Thanks a lot,
Jeni and Jim
Everyone LOVED the weekend. So fantastic. And gosh they all loved you and Brian. Loved the video too thanks. Beautiful!
We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. You should be proud of your company and the way in which you deliver things.
The day was a lot of fun and much more than we expected!
We will definitely be recommending your services to all our friends.
In respect of the 5 tangibles of your operation. 1 to 4. Excellent
Hi Rob,
Thank you for organising an amazing place for us to both camp at and kayak at. It was a lovely weekend and with the river at our doorstep, a great place to be in the warm weather we had. We enjoyed the privacy and quiet our own campsite allowed, and enjoyed the sounds of the birds through out the day and night.
I did get to see the stars, they were incredibly bright, so bright that there was no need for a torch as I wondered around, amazing!.
thanks again
Lisa and David
Hello Rob
Congratulations on your 20 years in July… well done.
My fondest memory of your fantastic customer service is the time we were on the river in 44 deg heat over the March long weekend and you came along to our last camp with an esky full of beer and soft drinks – best tour operator… I agree!!
I reckon, having had Broken Hill in my region when I worked for Medicare in Adelaide in the 1980s, that the time would be 11.30am, same as Adelaide.
But the main reason for this email is to ask you for a copy of "Pass the Pill"… the pill being a slang word for the footy, and I guess the story is going to have other connotations…
Cheers, I enjoy your newsletter immensely every month, always an amusing story or an interesting yarn.
We had a great day. Thanks very much. We have now completed our list of birds we saw on the river. Looking forward to doing it again sometime:
We had a very enjoyable experience. Staff were very helpful, instructions accurate and clear, we were met at the appointed place at the appointed time. Everything went like clockwork. We spent a very enjoyable 4 hours meandering down 16km of lovely serene and peaceful river and forest. It was a great (and quiet) way to go bird watching of which there were many - here's a list of of birds we saw:
Sulphur crested cockatoo
White faced heron
Australian white ibis
White winged chough
Nankeen night heron
Great Cormorant
Pied Cormorant
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Great Egret
Wood Ducks
Sacred kingfisher
Laughing kookaburra
Steve and I had a fabulous time on Sunday… will definitely try to do it again in the near future
Just wanted to say that we absolutely loved our canoeing trip today - yes, we got rained on but it only added to the enjoyment! Lunch was delicious & we definitely felt well looked after by Brian :) seriously considering a camping trip next time.
I would just like to say that myself and Ben (my partner) had a brilliant time canoeing the Goulburn River. The weather was perfect had a very red nose after it though. It was a bit scary for me at the start but once we got to the end I wanted to do it again. We also had a wonderful lunch, thank you for that very healthy also. Ben loved the Oranges! We did get to see a turtle on the bank while we were having lunch, and saw a couple of wild goats running around through the trees. After this experience I will differently go canoeing again. And we cant forget Brian for his help, he was great!
Hey Rob,
Just wanted to check in on how you're doing with all the floods in the area. Hope you and your wife are safe, and all of your canoers too.
To add some sunshine to this dreary weather, I thought you'd like to know that Dawn (the American girl from our canoe trip) and I got married in June last year, are both living in Canberra and doing great. We wouldn't have been together if it wasn't for that first holiday we took canoeing where we had to get rescued by the SES. In other words, we wouldn't be together if it wasn't for you.
Josh has also asked that I pass on our gratitude from all of us (Casey and Aaron included) for the barbeque at your house after the trip. It really was amazing!
All the best and hoping you're safe,
Hey Rob.
Thank you on behalf of the kids from Seymour tech collage.
We had a fantastic time and the kids didn't stop talking about it on the way home!!
I highly recommend the services that Rob and his team offered!!
Kate the Kayaking instructor was world class and made everyone feel at home on the water.
We will be back.
Hi Rob..
Again it was a pleasure to meet you and to enjoy one of your "adventures". Both Julia and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will recommend it to those that ask. I have submitted some feedback via Red balloon and hopefully they will publish this soon. Rob, your hospitality was faultless and set us off on a wonderful day looking out for all the wildlife and wonderful scenery to enjoy...I hope we will be back again sometime and can enjoy catching up again and experiencing another adventure.
All the best
Thanks for all your help with our Easter trip from Wyuna to Echuca.
Glad to say that we survived - it is not an easy exercise but a fantastic thing to do as a family.
I said I would forward some photos. Attached are the ones from the original trip in 2004. I will forward ones from the recent trip in the next few days.
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for the great weekend of kayaking. We had a blast and thank you for arranging everything for us.
It was a great day. We stopped about 12 p.m for lunch. The salad rolls were fabulous, best salad rolls I've eaten in such a long time and the grapes- YUMMO!
We finished up about 2.30 pm.
It was a fabulous thanks again for everything.
Kind regards
Tania & Chris.
Hello Rob,
Just to thank you very warmly for your wonderfully hospitality, information and enthusiasm for our canoe trip. I have already told some friends about our paddle, it really was such a memorable day.
I have no doubt Deb and I will want to do this again. Good luck with all of your trips, you made the experience so very enjoyable and you deserve much success with your company.
Kind regards
Elizabeth Hunter
Thanks to you too Rob for your friendly, professional service. Really enjoyed meeting you and thanks for sharing your special part of the world with us.
Had a wonderful time on the river and was so happy to see a Wedgie gliding just above the tree tops!! :)) Very special.
Will be back for more thats for sure!
Have a great week,
deb :)
Hi Rob,
Thanks again for the weekend. We all thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river. It's a beautiful part of the country that I'm glad we took the time to explore. Till next year.
All the best,
Hi Rob,
Thanks again for looking after James and I over the weekend. We had a fantastic time and James even caught 2 fish (one attached with photographic evidence, the other no evidence but he swears it was 4 times the size!) with the worms and bread in the other camping location which he was thrilled with.
Thought I would attach a couple of shots for you.
Anna Molan
Hi Rob
Just a quick email to thank you again for looking after us on our bucks party weekend last month. We couldn't have asked for a better organised trip and we all had a great time - even though we gave kayaking a miss on Day 2!
I'll definitely be back once my kids are old enough!!
Thanks again
Hi Rob,
Pam and I will be a fading memory by now - we canoed the Goulburn with your canoes some 10 (or more) years ago now, but still enjoy your newsletters.
We now reside in the U.S. and paddle whenever we can. I just wanted to let you know we did a very interesting night paddle in Puerto Rico over the U.S. Thanksgiving long weekend holiday. We joined a tour group, and using double sea kayaks, crossed a bay, paddled up an inlet through the mangroves, and into a salt water lake which is one of the 5 in the world that contain bio-luminescent plankton. Every time you disturbed the water, these micro-organisms would glow an eirie green. It was a unique experience.
Date: 15/11/09
...We had a really wonderful time and really appreciated your friendly service.
The Goulburn river was amazing and everyone commented on how nice it was to paddle on a beautiful river without motorised vehicles to contend with and the bird life was lovely too.
You really went the extra mile to make sure everyone was well looked after and the pub runs you undertook for us were also appreciated by all. One of the highlights of the trip had to be sitting in the sun on a submerged log in the river after a day of paddling along the beautiful river having a nice cold beer.
Thank you also for getting my sleeping mat back to me.
I am sure that my friends will be keen for another canoeing/camping adventure and I think some interest was shown in the winery one. If you could email me some details on the options around this we will keep it in mind for our next group holiday.
Much thanks
Date: 13/11/09
Hi Rob,
Just a quick note to thank you for not only organising an amazing day's canoeing, but also arranging our accommodation which was fantastic. The whole family absolutely loved the experience and have already asked to come back and do it all again.
Thank you again for setting all this up for us and making our holiday much less stressful and a lot more enjoyable.
Wishing all the best
Kind regards
Nick, Nikki and family
Date: 26/10/09
Hi Rob and Joan,
Just wanted to let you know how much we both enjoyed the weekend away.
Really enjoyed the tip for the seat over the Simpson Desert and took loads of photos which I eventually will get around to looking at, hopefully after this week is up.
I will be back in contact with some more feed back, hopefully next week.
Ralph looked after us all so well and we all enjoyed his professionalism and humour and benefited from his local knowledge and love of the places we visited.
Many thanks for the number for the Quest. It was a great location and we had everything we needed.
Best regards,
Date: 4/10/09
Hi Rob,
My partner Glenn and I would like again to thank you. We havent stop telling everyone about how we managed to canoe 12km and it's an experince that we will remember for a very long time. We both can't wait to go canoeing again.
Thank you again.
Date: 23/08/09
Hi Rob,
Just thought I would let you know that my husband and I had a lovely time canoeing on Saturday. The weather was pretty good, but I do think we got out just in time, those clouds sure did some in fast.
No platypuses unfortunately but the peace and quiet was great.
Hadyn was also very nice.
Thanks again and we are definitely thinking about doing it again with a few friends.
Kind Regards,
Renee Scott
Date: 21/03/09
The 1st Beechworth Scout Group recently had a terrific time on a Canoeing weekend on the Goulburn River between Shepparton and Echuca on the weekend of the 21st and 22nd of March this year.
It was a warm weekend [read more about the Scout Group's adventure on the Goulburn River...]
Date: 3/02/09
Hi ROB!
On behalf of Arun and myself we want to thank you and your wife for a wonderful experience on Monday!
We had the best fun ever and loved the peace of being alone on the river!
The lunch was spectacular - thank you indeed!
All the best with your story writing....cannot wait to one day read the story about your english friend.
Warm wishes, Jess and Arun
Date: 10/10/08
I just wanted to write and say thanks for the most excellent service for Sarah and me this last weekend. You and Hayden were just fantastic in settling us in, and looking after us. We were so impressed that there were extra touches like taking our car down to the finish spot, which was beyond our expectations. And what a beautiful place. Kayaking under a flight of 100's of cockatoos in the morning light on Sunday was the highlight.
Thanks so much - we will be back to the Goulburn when we can.
Thanks again
Richard and Sarah
March 6, 2008
...Although I'm sure you're already aware, everyone had an absolutely fantastic time and was very appreciative of effort that you put into the deluxe service that you gave us. I think those cold beers that you brought us on NYE were the best beers that I've ever drunk.
...I wouldn't be surprised if everyone wanted to come back and do the Goulburn it again.
February 15, 2008
Dear Rob & Joan
Thank you so much for sending Lily and Rowans stuff back.We had a fantastic time at our Linn Lin camp and spent our days canoeing, swimming and fishing. In camp we played footy,darts and cards and at bedtime read a book. At present Im putting the photos of our trip into albums for Rowan and Lily.Thanks again for such a great time that we will treasure for ever and for the amazing tasty lunches!. All the very best.
October 21 , 2007
Thanks Rob for a great canoe trip on Saturday - Dougal and I had a wonderful, peaceful fabulous day! And thanks once again for your patience with our lateness, and your warm easy going nature - without having to worry about keeping time, or anything else, it made for a great day.
Thanks again!
Trish and Dougal
August 26, 2007
Hi Rob
Just wanted to say thanks again for the canoe safari on Saturday, we loved it. Normally our weekends fly by because they are so busy with housework, socializing and other events. However we were commenting to each other on Saturday that putting just 4 hours away for such a lovely, relaxing activity made the day feel so much longer (and of course much more enjoyable). It was a wonderful way to 'get away from it all'.
Thanks again and good luck with your business!
Fi & Tony
Janurary 28, 2007
... Both Kylie and I had a fantastic time on Saturday. We didn't see any Platypuses but did see a large fox about halfway down. We also saw a small riversnake.
Thank you for all your enthusiam on what was a very smooth running and thoroughly enjoyable day. We will certainly recommend you to any of our friend/colleagues who are thinking of doing something similar.
Kind regards
March 27, 2006
Dear Rob and Joan
Just a quick email to say again how much we enjoyed our canoe trip down the Goulburn last saturday. I have passed on your website details to many of our friends already.
Cheers Wendy
March 13, 2006
Dear Rob,
We loved our river trip, thank you for your excellent care and attention, the lunches were just right as well as everything else. I am sure you will have some new people from our recommendations.
With warm regards Penny & Murray.
18 June 2005
Hi Rob and Joan,
Thank you both so much for a fun weekend. We had such a great time and we can't wait to go back again. As promised I have attached a few photos of the dogs. One with Mark and Kim with their puppies Meri (in the back) and Sam (in the front). One of one of our dog, Shaela, having a sitting snooze as we paddle along and one photo on solid ground with the four dogs together. From left: Meri, Sam, Teisha and Shaela. They had such a good time. It didn't take long before they didn't need to be asked to get into the canoe, they just jumped right in and away we went. Next time we go we will definitely take the dogs.
again and we will see you soon,
Adrian and Nicole
18 April 2005
Hi Rob,
We had a fantastic time paddling (cruising) the Goulburn river for the 2 days. We didn't get lost and the paddling on the first day was extremely pleasant. The current flow slowed on the second day which made for a little more paddling but we still only paddled for about 4 hours on the second day. I'm sure we'll be in touch in the future for some longer tours.
Thanks again, Rob & Nic.
14 April 2005
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for your email – and we are all certain to see you again in the near future. We all thoroughly enjoyed the whole weekend we had and only wished we could have stayed longer and had a drink with you and your wife. The carpet has become legendary and an urban myth amongst us all. I have had the photos here at work for some time and I keep reminding myself to email them to you. There are some great ones i'm sure will be great for your website. I will send them tomorrow...i promise.
Thanks again. Yuki
15 March 2005
Dear Rob & Joan,
Thanks for the letter, and the adventure.
I pulled up surprisingly well! I don't recommend the trip from Echuca to Sydney by Coach & Train, though. When I emailed you, I had left the Echuca part of my trip all too late. I knew I wanted to see the Red Gums, and the river, but not really how. When you came back with kayaking, it was a bit of a shock. But "what the hell!" - you can't turn it down.
A lesson from last Wednesday: When you go round a bend in the river, solo in a kayak, don't paddle for a while. Scan the banks, particularly the snags up against the bank. You may spot something of interest. Unfortunately, I only saw the splashes. It was a wonderful day: a day full of wonders. The trees, the river (and those snags), the birds. Trying to figure out the currents and the ripples. Working the angles, trying to be efficient, and failing. Getting out of the #@$%ing kayak at the end.
I probably won't be back. But I will be enthusing about the experience at every opportunity for a long time to come.
3 March 2005
Dear Rob,
Thanks for all you did at the weekend to make our rowing adventure so happy. You were so hospitable and provided all the equipment we needed. Special thanks to Joan for the luxury picnic lunches which were greatly enjoyed on the grassy banks of the lovely Goulburn! Of course the girls will never forget their fishing and the one that got away - you are welcome to tell their story. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thanks to all your good advice and help.
Best wishes, Lyn
January 2005
Hi Rob,
am just emailing to say thanks again for organising the three
day canoeing trip for Craig, Nicole, Ingrid and I over the
Christmas holidays. We all had a great time and it was a really
nice break from everything, healthy and relaxing. It was a
great way to see some of that part of Victoria. The scenery
along the Goulburn River was beautiful, really classic Australian
bush with the cockatoos screaming overhead.
Thanks also for the newsletter and we will all be back canoeing when we get the chance......
Cheers, Andrea
24 April 2004
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your letter - the exceptional service goes on!
We had just the best time on the river and it was your efforts and planning that made it such a wonderful experience.
We will definitely be booking another kayaking holiday - when the weather improves.
I couldn't recommend the trip enough - my family and friends have had the full run down and hopefully there will be more than 2 of us for our next excursion (although it was fabulous to have that seclusion and peace to ourselves)
Please thank Joan for our wonderful lunches, especially our Easter treats, they were a welcome indulgence for us after a morning on the river. > > > > > >
Thanks again, please keep us posted on any new trips etc.
Yours - two very happy campers, Ruth & Dani
16 March 2004
Dear Rob,
Thanks again for the great weekend - we both really enjoyed it and wish that we were still up there. Your assistance, hospitality and deep knowledge of the History and Biology of the area added greatly to the experience. Also thanks to Joan for the great lunches.
Would love to do the Lake Eyre trip but reality means that we can't afford it- until Bronwyn leaves school - next time hopefully - unless we win Tatts tonight! Certainly interested in a canoe if one comes up before Christmas - and I'll lobby to get the sisters to do a trip - maybe the kids as well
Thanks again, Trish
10 March 2004
Hello Rob,
We had such a wonderful time, and haven't stopped talking about it since we got home! We have told everyone about what a great spot it was, and about the excellent host!!
We are trying to organise a group for a few months time, I will keep you informed. Probably just after Easter some time. I am getting some photos developed today, if there are any good ones, I will send you a copy! I will also pop a UK brochure in the mail if you want? What is the address I should send it to?
Thanks once again for an unforgettable weekend. It was the first, but certainly won't be the last!
Alicia and Dave
1 March 2004
Rob hi,
Just a short note to thank you very much. Laura and I had a fantastic time, your attention to everything was much appreciated. Your bit of aussie up that way is beautifull. We are still talking about our little break away.
Laura wanted to pass on to you she loved all of her few days (your talks very intresting and the lunches yummy).
Thanks once again Rob, you will see us again.
All the best mate, kind regards, Peter and Laura
27 January 2004
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your follow up letter last week regarding our 2 day adventure down the Goulburn. We very much enjoyed our weekend and viewed our 'mishap' as a learning experience more than anything else. We were very grateful for your efforts to assist us after the event and at no time felt endangered by the situation.
I am always personally impressed when a company offers a high level of customer service and I have to say that throughout the week preceeding and during the weekend you certainly surpassed any of my own expectations. I guess our testiment to that is the fact that we would now like to book another trip with you.
Thanks again, regards, Kim and Tony
15 January 2004
Dear Rob and Joan,
Many thanks for the wonderful holiday you hosted for us last week. We are all rejuvenated by the experience. The camp-site was excellent, and your attention to detail in all respects was terrific. The canoeing and kayaking was great, and we were deeply impressed by the beauty of the river. Thanks also for giving us the benefit of your fishing experience. Even though we didn't catch anything, we learned heaps, and will carry the new skills forward.
Lots of happy memories! Hope we can visit you again in the future.
Warm regards, Margaret, Alain, Thor, Athol and Oscar
8 December 2003
Hello Rob,
I made in back to the states okay but driving another 2000 km 2 days after arriving and getting used to the foot of snow we just got has made the transition interesting.
Thanks again for the quiet weekend. After 4 days of meetings in Melbourne, I relished the utter solitude on Lin-Lin. I have attached the digital picture I took as we departed the camp.
I will make sure to bring my wife there the next time we are down under.
Steve Jackson
2 December 2003
Dear Rob,
on behalf of WOW (Women on Water) I would like to thank you for making our weekend both fun and memorable. The camping spot and equipment was fantastic, as was your commentary on land marks and flora and fauna.
Special thanks to Joan for her catering which was enjoyed by all, and as a vegetarian I much appreciated the extra effort.
Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, and look forward to further adventures with you next year.
Cheers Judy
29 April 2003
Good afternoon Rob,
Just a quick note to thank you for the fantastic organisation over the Easter weekend. We had a great time and already have a growing list of people who want to join us next year. Also, thanks for sending the map.
Regards, Pauline
28 January 2003
Hi Rob,
Just writing a short note to thank you for a fantastic time that Alex and I had the weekend previously. In particular we would like to thank you for the care you showed in making sure we had everything we needed, including copious amounts of cold water to deal with the hot weather. The Yamboona safari we did was very enjoyable and I would recommend it and yourselves to anybody who wants to have a fun and relaxing time. I will be sure to tell all my friends!
Take care and thanks! Winston Lung
27 June 2002
Hi Rob,
We returned home just 2 days ago. Great holiday! Indeed, it was a great experience for all of us and we had a great time canoeing & fishing at Goulburn River. We greatly appreciate the roaring campfire that was kept throughout the night to keep everyone warm and cosy.
Hopefully, another trip will be organised with more friends in spring or autumn,next year.
Thanks for a memorable weekend & to Joan for her friendliness and good food.
All the best, Jenny Yeo
30 April 2002
Hi Rob,
Yes we all had a great time and as you say it was quite challenging. We are all keen on another trip after the winter so hopefully will see you in the spring. Thanks to you both for making it all so easy!
Jill Finch
27 April 2002
From the brave family who saved Barlow the Eagle:
Dear Rob,
- just reliving our memories from almost exactly a year ago to the day! Thank you for keeping us so well informed about the eagles recovery and life in the wild - glad to hear that it is still flying around the Murray river area and that sightings are being made. We don't regard ourselves as heroes or brave in any way but hey, perhaps that's cos we're British. Hope the business is going well and you are still sending people down river in canoes.
the best
- the Barlows
1 April 2002
Dear Rob,
we made it back to Geelong safely after having a great holiday canoeing on the Goulbourn. I will certainly recommend your adventure to our friends.
John, Leonie, Dom and Max
February 2002
Dear Rob & Joan,
Just a quick note to say thank you for your hospitality and efforts last weekend. Your preparation really did cover everything, just as Charmaine said! I must admit I was a little apprehensive when she said all we needed to bring was clothes, food but I needn't have worried. I was filling out a quiz sent to me by a friend before, and it asked me what my favorite holiday was. And looking back, I can honestly say that the Goulburn on Australia Day weekend was my best holiday in the last year. Thank you also for letting us use your shower and the nectarines and especially for sending down my camera, it has arrived safely. All I can say is thanks you so much and once again say we will be back, with more friends and more good times!
Kind Regards
Scot Holbrow
19 December 2001
G'day Rob,
On behalf of Rose & myself, I'd like to extend our gracious thanks for the hospitality you showed us last weekend. We had a wonderful time, and thoroughly enjoyed the natural environment of the Goulburn River. The bird life, in particular, was amazing. Seeing the wedge-tailed eagle, the kites and the egrets were great highlights. It was also good to finally meet you after so many emails & phone calls! The trip and campsite were extremely well-organised, and well-resourced. I look forward to my next "River Country Adventour" - hopefully I might even make it all the way to Lake Eyre with you next year. All the best for Christmas & the New Year to you, Joan & your loved ones.
Justin Mansfield
Hi Rob and Joan
Thanks so much for a very memorable weekend. We all really enjoyed ourselves and will be recommending the trip to all our friends. We are not aching too much but even if we were, it would be all worth it, to stay in such a beautiful place and see the wildlife and river, untouched and unspoilt! Thanks again for your warm hospitality and kindness!
Take care
Caoimhe O'Grady
Hi Rob,
Thanks so much for the lovely weekend, I couldn't have asked for a better time. The group were fantastic, the weather was glorious and kayaking down the river was so tranquil and serene. The campsite was great (I hope we left everything okay). It was exactly what I needed to relax and wind down. I feel refreshed and rejuvenated thanks to your Goulburn River tours. Mind you I'm sure it won't be too long before I need another. I'll be sure to tell all my friends how great it was and hope that next year I'll be able to come up again with some of my mates from Brisbane. Thanks again to yourself and Joan for running such great trips.
Tracy Shaw
Dear Rob,
A big thanks to you and Joan for a fantastic weekend! We all had a ball.
Most of pulled up a bit sore Sunday morning but a few hours swimming on that lovely sandy beach on the river fixed that! You have a great camping spot on the river and we enjoyed the surrounds! We will all be recommending your safaris to all our friends! Unfortunately, I am unable to help you with your report you had to prepare about handling complaints because we truly have none.
Thanks again for a terrific weekend, and we will definitely be back!!!!
Nicole and the happy campers.
Dear Joan and Rob,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for a wonderful weekend canoeing on the Goulburn.
Your hospitality was outstanding and we appreciated the special care you took to make our weekend special. Meeting us at your home, directing us to the campsite, supplying us with all our camping supplies, telling us tales of local lore and history. What can I say. You were wonderful hosts.
I wish you every success in your business and will highly recommend you to overseas travellers and friends. I am sure we will see you again,
Kate Casey (and all the camping group!)


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The 14th biennial New England Regional Genealogical Consortium will be held in Springfield, Massachusetts from April 26-29. Visit the website for all the conference information and register before February 28 to get the early bird discount!
Several New England Geneabloggers were invited to interview some of the speakers and I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective.
Following are the questions I posed and her answers:
Elizabeth Handler: Please share some of your background that has given you the experience of being able to analyze family photographs.
Maureen Taylor: I began my career in the Graphics Department of the Rhode Island Historical Society. The collection consisted of all sorts of non-print materials including photographs. Advanced study through workshops increased my knowledge of pictures. Genealogists would come to the library to research their family but never asked about any possible pictures of their ancestors. I worked to change that.
I'm always reading about old photos, attending conferences and talking to colleagues. Plus I seem to be addicted to collecting images as well. <LOL> There is no end to the fascinating details present in pictures. Everyday is a new experience. Every new picture brings a piece of history to light.
EH: You have written many books, including two books with photographs of Revolutionary War Solders: The Last Muster, volumes 1 and 2. Are you still receiving more photos of these 18th century individuals? Is a volume 3 in the works?
MT: When I began searching for these photos I thought there couldn't be too many of them in the world. Was I wrong! Yes, I'm planning on a volume three. A big thank you to everyone that brings these images to my attention. So far I've found more than 200 pictures (photographs and engravings based on pictures).
EH: I love your books that include pages upon pages of old photos. Are most of the photos yours or have you had success with getting people to share photos with you (like I did in your Fashionable Folks: Bonnets and Hats book)? [Note: I shared two photos with Maureen for this book. I recently blogged about them here and here.]
MT: I've been collecting images for about 20 years. Occasionally a collector will share images with me for a book when I don't have a suitable picture in my collection. That happened with Bonnets and Hats. A collector I know shared several pictures of men in interesting hats! I have a file on wedding images and over the years many people have sent me pictures for that project. Now all I need is more time to put it together.
EH: How long do you spend working with a client on analyzing an old family photograph? Or is it completely different for every client?
MT: Clients that sign up for consults receive my expertise in a fifteen minute conversation. What's not covered it that short block is the time I've spent getting ready for the call researching details and verifying the details in their family history. The amount of time I spend on each picture depends on the images.
EH: How many times have you attended NERGC?
MT: I think I've only missed one!
EH: What are you most looking forward to at NERGC 2017 (besides enjoying the company of hundreds of other genealogists)?
MT: I love reconnecting with all the people I've met over the years. There is a nice energy to regional conferences. It's like a big family reunion! Can't wait for it.
In addition to having a booth at the Exhibit Hall, Maureen will be teaching the following sessions at the conference:
Fashion Clues to Understanding Who Your Ancestors Really Were (Friday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
Workshop: Photo Detecting 101: Photo Identification Tips and Techniques (Friday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)
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A severe contrast reaction can be life-threatening. Do you know what to do?
Few circumstances arise in radiology departments that require immediate medical intervention. Yet, when patients have an allergic reaction to contrast material, there are definite risks concerning morbidity and mortality.
Imagine a situation in which you have administered contrast medium to a patient, when suddenly the patient begins to go into anaphylactic shock. How would you respond? Would you be prepared?
Given the rarity of such reactions, many radiologists do not know the complete answer to these questions. A recent study found that only 41 percent of surveyed radiologists could provide an adequate plan to treat patients undergoing anaphylactic shock, including an acceptable administration route, concentration, and epinephrine dose. None of the radiologists were able to provide the ideal response. The senior author spearheading the study, Robert Joseph Abraham, MD, also commented that 90 percent of the radiologists surveyed could not correctly identify what kind of epinephrine was available for them to administer in their department.
Fortunately, severe allergic reactions are very uncommon, occurring in about one out of every 2,500 patients. Moderate reaction are much more frequent (occurring in about one out of every 250 patients); however, patients with even mild symptoms will occasionally progress to have moderate or severe reactions, with such progression sometimes happening in a matter of seconds.2 For this reason, early intervention in patients with moderate or severe symptoms is critical. Richard H. Cohan, MD, FACR, chair of the ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media, notes that because these situations are so rare, many radiologists and technologists do not always remember what to do. Additionally, an emergency can cause a large amount of anxiety, making it more difficult for responders to act efficiently and appropriately. In some instances, radiologists who are unsure of the proper response might expect to rely on emergency room physicians, cardiorespiratory arrest teams, or even paramedics; however, these health care providers are usually not immediately available. "When in a situation like that, physicians assume an emergency response team will take care of things," says Abraham. "That is not the case with anaphylactic reactions. Waiting for help should not be considered here as immediate treatment is critical for these patients."
A radiologist is usually the first physician contacted for evaluation and treatment of patients during contrast media administration. In fact, the radiologist may be the only available physician on site during a crisis. Therefore, it is important that radiologists be knowledgeable and prepared, whether they are just completing their residency or have been out in the field for many years.
There are several ways that radiologists can make sure they are up to date with their responses to contrast-reaction situations. Abraham and Cohan both recommend that radiologists consider using EpiPens; both physicians stock them in their departments. Since the EpiPen contains only one dose and can only be administered intramuscularly, radiologists should be able to immediately given an appropriate dose of epinephrine in the correct manner.
However, Cohan cautions that the EpiPen is not entirely straightforward to those who have no experience with it. In a panicked situation that are a number of potential errors that can occur. Many physicians are not familiar with EpiPens and may not quickly recognize which side should be held to the patient's skin or where the injection should take place (to the lateral aspect of the thigh). EpiPens must also be held down to an injection site for about 10 seconds when injected for the entire dose to be administered properly. The one-dose limitation of the EpiPen may also present a problem, as patients may require a second dose. Stocking several EpiPens in a kit can be expensive; the kits prepared for radiologists in Cohan's department only contain one EpiPen, and there could be a delay while staff attempts to retrieve another EpiPen from a different kit.
Physical "cheat sheets" can also be helpful in an emergency. Practices may display reaction-response charts in the radiology suite. Radiologists at the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan have created and distributed a set of "smartcards" that they can carry with them.
These are only quick fixes, however. The most important strategy is to keep up to date on our knowledge — and to review protocols for treating contrast reactions regularly and carefully. Cohan recommends that radiologists brush up on their contrast media knowledge at least once every six months. The 2013 ACR Manual on Contrast Media is a valuable resource for radiologists looking for such information. See the box below for more information.
Check out ACR's Manual on Contrast Media to brush up on treatment of contrast reactions. Download the latest edition at http://bit.ly/ContrastManualv9.
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3PAR shrinks virtual desktop storage
3PAR's software package allows users of its high-end disk arrays to store a single "golden image" of virtual desktops and hold that image in cache for better boot performance.
3PAR Inc. has begun offering its customers a free upgrade to its InServ Storage Server high-end disk arrays that it claims will streamline storage provisioning for VMware virtual desktops.
The new software, called Thin Copy Desktop for VMware Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), will also be included in InServ systems going forward. The software combines 3PAR's thin provisioning, writable snapshots and a reference script that users can employ to create automated desktop provisioning processes.
Thin Copy for VDI can also automatically create capacity-efficient snapshots from "golden desktop" images and export them to the VMware ESX hypervisor, which then creates a new virtual desktop from each snapshot, avoiding manual provisioning or host-based cloning.
3PAR also claims that booting hundreds of desktops from a single VMware ESX cluster can be faster with its software than it is for an individual desktop with a local OS, because the "golden image" is held in cache on the InServ system once the first desktop boots from the SAN. Any subsequent desktops that boot refer to the image already in cache, rather than having to go to disk for individual images.
However, the software still maintains the relationships between each virtual desktop and its underlying snapshots, so admins can still gauge the storage capacity and I/O for each virtual desktop machine. Individual virtual desktops can also be recovered using the snapshots if there's an outage.
3PAR is far from alone when it comes to designing its storage systems to work with VDI. NetApp Inc. has been touting its VDI integration since last year, and some users have found its A-SIS sub-file level dedupe even better at collapsing highly redundant desktop images to save even more on storage. DataCore Software also offers thin provisioning for virtual machines and desktops.
However, 3PAR users say maintaining performance along with better space efficiency is more important to them than squeezing every last megabyte out of VDI storage. Matthew Yotko, senior director of information technology for IAC/InterActiveCorp, a conglomerate of Web sites including Ask.com, LendingTree.com and Ticketmaster, said his company has already standardized on 3PAR storage for all its applications, including VMware, and is currently planning for virtual desktop deployment.
"Performance is almost always a critical issue for us," Yotko said. "It's the whole reason we invested in 3PAR in the first place. With any new feature they bring out, I'd expect to get the same performance benefit."
According to Taneja Group analyst and former VMware exec Jeff Byrne, NetApp's approach is best suited to small and midsize VDI deployments. In addition to the fact that sub-file dedupe today almost always carries a performance penalty, NetApp's caching doesn't work the same way as 3PAR's.
Because data can't yet be deduplicated by A-SIS across FlexVols, in order to get data deduplication, multiple virtual desktops must be stored in a single volume. "When using FlexClone plus NetApp dedupe, the caching algorithm can only be leveraged across the virtual desktops within a given volume," Byrne wrote to SearchStorage.com in an email. "The NetApp caches on the highest end FAS array (the FAS 6080) are 64GB in size and therefore paging to disk is inevitable…given a large enough VDI installation."
Meanwhile, 3PAR's "golden image" can make more efficient use of cache. 3PAR also assigns a volume to each virtual desktop image, meaning it can also quickly recover a single desktop in the event of a failure, as well as providing visibility into the I/O for each virtual desktop image, Byrne added.


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Executive Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas 1,400 in worship
The Executive Pastor will serve as the Chief Operating Officer, implementing and coordinating ministry and mission of the church. The Executive Pastor will serve to coordinate the ministries of ordained, program and support staff.
This person is to function in relationship to the Pastor in such a way as to relieve the Pastor of as much of the administrative detail as possible, freeing the Pastor for the tasks of study, teaching, preaching and denominational and ecumenical service to which the Pastor feels called. The Pastor will provide the overall vision and direction for the church, but the Executive Pastor will be the operational executive on the day-to-day detail work of the congregation.
The Executive Pastor reports to the Pastor.
Program/Ministry Administration
- With the Pastor and the Planning and Research Committee, the Executive Pastor will clarify goals, objectives, strategies and implementation procedures for all ministries.
- Serve as staff resource to pastoral and other search committees, Planning and Research Committee, Church Officer Nominating Committee, Property Committee, and with the Pastor, the Professional Staff Committee.
- Provide organizational leadership for Full Staff Meetings: set schedules, develop agenda and moderate meetings.
- Provide leadership in the scheduling, planning and ensuring leadership for staff and church officer retreats.
- Develop curriculum and provide leadership for the annual Church Office Training program.
- Initiate and supervise the effective development of new ministries, providing resources to the leadership involved.
- Accept additional responsibilities as needs indicate, with primary response to direction from the Pastor.
Human Resource Administration
- The Executive Pastor will assist ordained and program staff in developing both individual and corporate goals and objectives for their ministries, creating processes for evaluation and procedures for accountability.
- Serve as designated Privacy Officer responsible for ensuring the benefit programs are in compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by ensuring that Private Healthcare Information (PHI) is safeguarded and that HIPAA-created rights are provided.
- Assist support staff in developing individual and corporate objectives for their work, creating processes for evaluation and procedures for accountability.
- With the Pastor and Professional Staff Committee, update and keep current all staff position descriptions for all professional positions and propose new professional staff as needs demand.
- With the Professional Staff Committee, develop, administer and monitor the Performance Management Program for all employees and monitor appropriate follow-up.
- In consultation with the Pastor, Church Business Administrator and Stewardship Committee, make recommendations for annual compensation, employee benefits package, and for pastors, terms of call.
- Resolve staff conflicts as a listener, negotiator, and arbitrator for conflict management.
- With the Professional Staff Committee establish and keep current an Employee Manual that clearly rehearses policies and procedures for all employees.
- Approve and maintain records of vacation, continuing education and approved leave time for ordained and professional staff.
- Coordinate and ensure administration of pre-employment background checks for all employees.
- Have primary pastoral oversight over the traditional Sunday worship service held in the Chapel.
- Assist in worship leadership.
- Lead and plan special worship experiences such as weddings, funerals and memorial services, as invited and need necessitates.
- Preach at the invitation of the Pastor.
- Provide personal counseling as needed.
- Provide general pastoral care for exceptional circumstances.
- Teach as opportunities are available and time permits.
- Represent the Pastor at leadership training events.


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Jack's Meatball Sliders
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- For the sauce:
- 4 or 5 cloves garlic, chopped (not too small; larger chunks, about 1/4 inch)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground sausage (preferably spicy pork)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 12 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Olive oil
- 33 slider-size potato buns, toasted
Servings 30
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com
Step 1
Make the sauce: In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the garlic and red pepper flakes in the oil 1 minute, stirring. (Do not brown the garlic.) Stir in the tomatoes and salt. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix the beef, sausage, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, egg, parmesan, breadcrumbs, ricotta and salt with your hands. Form 1 1/2-inch balls out of the meat mixture. Heat a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) with a bit of olive oil. Working in batches, addthe meatballs and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes. Return all the meatballs to the skillet and place in the oven to finish cooking, 10 minutes.
Toss the meatballs with 3 cups of the prepared sauce. Place on the toasted slider buns and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.


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Over time, bathroom tile surrounding the toilet can become soiled with all sorts of odorous buildup, including urine. Although it seems that simply cleaning the tile with bathroom cleaner should completely remove the urine, the odor can linger. In order to get rid of the odor, you can create a chemical-free paste using inexpensive household ingredients that will effectively break it apart and lift it away.
Step 1
Combine 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of white vinegar in a large bowl. Mix into a paste-like consistency.
Step 2
Slather the paste all over the tile surrounding the toilet. Use a scrub brush to help it further penetrate the tile.
Step 3
Allow the scrubbed-in paste to dry for about 20 minutes. The baking soda will absorb any leftover urine and the white vinegar will cancel out and eliminate the odor.
Step 4
Wipe the paste away using a dampened soft cloth. Buff the area dry. Don't worry if the vinegar smell is especially strong -- as time passes it will dissipate.


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Whilst herding my boys around a very cold and blustery park this morning we bumped into a lady who had come to a workshop some time ago. Her boy and my boy are now at school together and headed off to the skatepark to compare scooter skills and we dutifully trudged behind them making idle, sleepy morning chit cat through chattering teeth. 'Still cooking?' she asked. I told her yes, more than ever now both kids were at school and I had less of a childcare shuffle to contend with. 'Do you enjoy it?' was the next question. I found it slightly odd that someone would even contemplate I didn't and then realised just how lucky I am. My hellish commute means wandering down the stairs or a small trip to a local hall and my colleagues well….
Need I say more? You can be in the foulest of moods when the doorbell rings and then lots of excited little feet tipper tapper in, asking what we're cooking, and their enthusiasm is contagious. 'But don't you fancy a change? Aren't you bored?' True, sometimes I need a new challenge but there are plenty of those to create to build the business, and as for bored…nope! Though every class in a given week makes the same recipe, each class is so very different and to me what we're making is an aside to the little personalities I'm getting to know and chat to and the friendly chatter of the parents, who, over the course of a term, invariably become friends, it's a little like hosting lots of big play dates really, just without the stress that mine will show themselves up by doing something naughty! Aside from all of this there is also the complete ease in which it fits around my own family. I have two young boys who I want to be a full time mum to, to be there with them in the holidays and this way I can. I'm very lucky!
This was the reason why I took the rather scary and expensive step to first license and then franchise the business. I had a very wonderful friend who was desperate to get back a work life balance and she loved to bake and loved kids so it seemed an ideal step. We did the planning together to get what we both wanted but in the last stage she had a change of heart, however someone she had spoken to along the way contacted and asked if she could do it instead and so there I was with my first licensee. After a few years and a few new people we restructured it to a franchise and at the moment we now have ten lovely lades and myself, running classes, with the hope that more will join us soon. Starting a business is never easy, whether alone or as a franchise but as a franchise you do have everything in place, lots of support and some ready made advertising. My aim is for everyone to know about Crafty Cooks, for every child to be able to go to a class, for every parent to learn how to get their kids cooking and eating and well… world domination! If you or someone you know may just be thinking of starting up something like this and would like to know more, do get in touch! firstname.lastname@example.com


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Lateral thinking is closely connected to creative thinking. It generates a wealth of ideas by removing the barriers from following a particular path. With this tool you wander into unknown territory rather than sticking to an established route.
Lateral thinkers are not born but made. You can learn this thinking approach but to be effective you need to practiced this skill regularly.
SWOT Manager lets you manage and quickly create your brainstorm SWOTs. Compare the past and track the future.
1. Purposefully stimulate the creation of new ideas. Compare this to creative thinking which often relies on inspiration and is not necessarily structured.
2. Solve problems, requiring insight and a re-shaping of existing approaches.
3. Develop and improve designs.
4. Opens the mind. The lateral brainstormer is consciously aware that things might not be what they seem.
This thinking process does not mean constantly questioning or denying everything: "Well, you say it's raining. But is this what we would define as rain?"
Lateral brainstorming rearranges information and looks at different ways of doing things. You can constructively encouraged this type of thinking by following the below:
1. Reversing Situations:
For example, students instruct teachers, customers help shop assistants, fix alimony before marriage. It doesn't matter how ridiculous the idea is; you don't know where it might lead.
2. Removing the dominant feature within an idea :
For example, money might be the dominant obstacle to developing a new product. Remove the need for money and continue the discussions without allowing money to be mentioned. An unique solution might emerge once the problem no longer blocks the thought processes.
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Tight schedules, pressurized lives, the "need it by yesterday" approach to organizations drive us to think quickly, decide immediately, and then spend double the amount of time undoing the damage. Ideas, however unlikely, need time to settle, germinate or die quietly. Lateral thoughts sleep on lumpy mattresses stuffed with unfinished, unconnected, undeveloped and even bizarre which we refuse to reject until the last possible moment.
Why is a lateral thinker like a burglar?
Sneaking in through a side gate (although he planned to enter via the back of the property) a burglar breaks a window and enters the house with the intention of stealing a camcorder kept in the study. However, he spots a diamond ring and necklace on the kitchen counter. He forgets all about the camcorder and makes off with the jewelry.
The lateral thinker can choose not to approach the problem by the most obvious and planned route (like the burglar). Instead he stumbles across something which was not being sought in the first place.
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