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Friday, 2 March 2012
The new all high tech me
What kind of things would you like to see on an author's page? Stuff about the writer's life, or would you rather it concentrated on the book(s)?
Want to get to grips with technology yourself? How about a shiny new laptop, or a desktop computer?
Want something to read on them? Annalisa's giving away an ebook on her blog.
18 comments:
- Diane Fordham said...
Hi Patsy - good on you. I will wander over there. I think a bit about both would be good; the writer's life and the bookS (I do like that positive thinking ;-) I admire you Patsy. You are an inspiration! x
- Friday, March 02, 2012 8:58:00 pm
- Old Kitty said...
Patsy!! What a gorgeous Pre-Raphaelite painting you'd make! Look at you!
Facebook author page?!Erm... anything you want to put in it!! And the Sphere as infrequent guest.
Well done you! Take care
- Friday, March 02, 2012 9:16:00 pm
- Alex J. Cavanaugh said...
New photos are nice! Still not on Facebook. And I'm stoked for the new iPad 3.
- Friday, March 02, 2012 9:43:00 pm
- Patsy said...
Thanks, Diane. I'm feeling positive right now.
Thanks, Kitty. I reckon that look would suit me - wonder if Gary can do it in Photoshop?
Alex, if I find a competition for one of those I'll be sure to post it up.
- Friday, March 02, 2012 9:51:00 pm
- Annalisa Crawford said...
Thanks for the shout-out. I'm off to check out your Facebook page.
- Friday, March 02, 2012 11:20:00 pm
- Teresa Ashby said...
That's a lovely picture, Patsy! I'm off to see your author page :-) x
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 7:20:00 am
- Rosemary Gemmell said...
I like the new photo, Patsy - will go and check out your FB page. I haven't bothered with an author one but I'm on FB every day or two.
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 9:10:00 am
- Linda G. said...
I just "liked" your author page. :)
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 1:09:00 pm
- Frances Garrood said...
You look very glamorous, Patdy! By the way, are we allowed to know when the wedding is?
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 4:42:00 pm
- Patsy said...
You're welcome, Annalisa.
Thank you, Teresa.
Thanks, Rosemary. I expect I'll want to go on and on about the book, so I thought I should have a proper place to do that.
Thank you, Linda.
Thanks, Frances. The wedding will be 12th July - and the cyber hen party will run for at least a week before.
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:27:00 pm
- suzy doodling said...
Patsy, you're so glam. Ready for your appearance on Graham Norton and Frank Skinner show to promote your book. Good for you...
- Saturday, March 03, 2012 5:53:00 pm
- Sarah Pearson said...
Don't put ALL your book details on your shiny new Facebook page, I'm looking forward to hearing about it too :-)
- Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:52:00 am
- Patsy said...
Thanks, Suzy. If you can arrange that I'll hire you as my publicity manager! (Will be trying to get myself on local radio but that's probably ambitious enough)
Don't worry, Sarah - as soon as there's any more news I'll be announcing it absolutely everywhere I can!
- Sunday, March 04, 2012 6:50:00 pm
- Baggy said...
Thanks for this link, Patsy. I was lucky enough to win the book!
- Sunday, March 04, 2012 8:52:00 pm
- Patsy said...
Congratulations, Baggy!
Thanks for letting me know as I love to hear of people taking part in the competitions I mention and, of course, it's even better when they win.
- Sunday, March 04, 2012 8:57:00 pm
- Hilary Melton-Butcher said...
Hi Patsy .. great photo - you certainly look bright and shiny! Lovely pic ... and then your Facebook author page - now that's exciting ..
Cheers Hilary
- Monday, March 05, 2012 6:32:00 pm
- Gayle Beveridge said...
Don't forget to periodically includes links and details of where to purchase your books. I suggest you have a look at Jody Hedlund's page which is fairly well developed.If you have blog tours to talk about your books link to them on the days they appear. If you don't have blog tours you could ask your facebook friends and followers if they could feature or review your book or do author interviews.
- Monday, March 05, 2012 8:17:00 pm
- Patsy said...
Thanks, Hilary.
Thank you for the tips, Gayle.
If anyone would like me to visit their blog or wishes to interview me or anything like that then please do let me know!
- Monday, March 05, 2012 8:32:00 pm


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Captain Awesome (England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
This will be a long review. For those wanting a short summary, I'll include one at the end.
I've owned the Cr-48 for a while, which was a kind of test unit Google sent out to people to beta test the operating system. That came out a long time ago and none of the commercial units have felt good enough to me to justify buying, until this one. They were always a little too expensive, despite the obvious advantages.
I purchased my unit elsewhere because I managed to order early from Amazon, but they were unable to get the product to me by the date indicated.
The software
For those unclear, Chrome OS (which the Chromebook runs) is fundamentally different to a Windows, Mac or Linux-based laptop, desktop or netbook. This is because it runs the web. No native applications exist specifically for this machine. There are apps (sometimes referred to as Chrome apps) but they also work in the Chrome browser.
Because this computer runs what many call 'just a browser' it has several advantages, as well as disadvantages when compared to a Windows machine. I've chosen Windows for most comparisons here as more people typically use Windows than a Mac or Linux machine.
You cannot install Windows applications (or other native software) on Chrome OS. This means that the computer can operate more securely than a Windows machine simply because the computer knows what should be installed. If something is there that shouldn't be there, the computer will erase all local data and install a version of the software that's stored in a secure area. Once you're connected to the internet, you'll be updated to the most recent version of the operating system. As your settings, bookmarks and Chrome applications are stored by Google, they are also restored after the machine is reset and you log in. Typically the operating system is updated every 6 weeks, meaning bugs get fixed pretty quickly (important bug fixes will arrive more quickly) and new features are released quickly, too.
Getting things done
This is where the big problem is for some people; you can't install Microsoft Office, Adobe's Photoshop or other software packages. You're limited to software that's delivered through a browser. Most people are perfectly comfortable with using things like Facebook, Twitter and email this way. The web offers some pretty powerful tools, though. For instance, pretty sophisticated image editing software exists on-line, as do audio and video editing tools. Using the massive resources of the internet (typically referred to as 'the cloud') means that video editing and other resource-intensive tasks can be made dramatically quicker than doing it locally. Make no mistake though, if you do need something like Photoshop it's just not possible, unless you use software specifically designed to deliver 'normal' software through the web. Companies like Citrix offer products that can do that, but given the additional cost, it's usually only big businesses that use them.
If you don't need extremely-specialised software though, there's a lot available. Google, Zoho and Microsoft all offer tools that will let you create, open and export documents in popular formats, such as Microsoft Office. There are advantages to this approach, too. Google Docs (as an example) allows individuals to use their online document, spreadsheet and presentation software free of charge and, even better, you can collaborate with up to 50 people on the same document, practically in real-time. This sort of thing just isn't typically possible with traditional software. Where it is, it's likely to be clunkier than a web-based tool as a website just lets you login and work.
Calendars, Angry Birds, finance tools (Sage and QuickBooks are available through the browser) are all also available in this way. It's worth checking out if the things you'll want to do are available in this way before ordering a Chromebook.
There are also many off-line capable applications. That is, things that will work without an internet connection. These include Google Drive's Docs, Sheets and Slides, which are Google's version of Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Things like Google Calendar and Gmail also work offline to a degree. Keep in mind though that this is primarily a device for accessing the internet. Without a connection, this device is extremely-limited. Applications delivered through a browser will get more and more capable over time, though.
Other drawbacks
As I've said, not everything is available through a browser. Critical things that people take for granted either aren't available or are very different on a Chromebook.
It's not possible to watch AVI or MKV video files (at the time this was written) for example, without converting them. That's a big pain for some. Printing is different too, as you can't just plugin a printer on Chrome OS and have it work. For those that are curious, Google has a service called Cloud Print, which involves hooking up your printer to the internet. This approach does have an advantage in that you're able to print to your printer from anywhere with an internet connection, either from a mobile device or any installation of Chrome. For those without a printer that can connect to the internet independently of a regular computer, you can enable a normal printer by installing Chrome on a Windows machine and running it that way.
A key thing about Chromebooks is that they come with a 16GB hard drive. This is considered very low by modern standards as a typical Windows machine will come with a minimum of 500GB and often far more.
Google Drive is Google's solution for this. Essentially, Google Drive is on-line storage. It stores files from Google Docs and will store pretty much any type of file, too. A key thing is that it integrates with the file system, meaning you can save files directly to your account (Drive can be used on Windows and other computers, as well as Android and iOS devices) and access them from whichever device you're using.
By default, Drive uses the 15 gigabytes of storage that you get across your Google account. This can be split across email, photo backups and Drive. If you don't store email attachments long-term or use Google+ auto backup for your photos this means you're getting nearly 15 gigs for Drive. This isn't a huge amount, but for free on-line storage it's slightly above average. Many other services actually offer much less. However, if you buy a Chromebook you get 100GB free for two years, which is very useful given that it can be used across many devices. If after two years you're using more than whatever the normal free allowance is at that point (things do change) and you've not qualified for some other promotion, you'll no longer be able to add new files. Your existing data will be accessible, meaning files will not be deleted.
Another great thing about Drive is that files can be shared with others. Google Docs files are not counted towards your storage.
Again, it's worth noting that other great on-line storage solutions exist, such as Dropbox and Box. The difference of course is that they're not tightly-integrated with the Chromebook.
It should also be noted that if you wish to use Google Drive to store pretty much all your files online (100 gigabytes is actually pretty hard to fill up, unless you upload your entire private video collection - content you have the rights to, of course chances are you won't need that much) prices recently dropped (as of April 2014) to 1 terabyte for $10 a month. Online storage is getting very cheap indeed and will continue to get cheaper, from all major providers. A relatively small hard drive makes sense as this is a device designed to access the web and not store large files locally.
Hardware (general)
This new Chromebook is running on an ARM chip, the type of processor you'd typically find in a mobile phone or tablet. That may sound slow given the demands of a typical Windows machine, but it's very quick. It boots in around 7 seconds (it feels more like 5 as the logo is on the screen almost as soon as you open the lid) and you can be on-line with your normal tabs open in under 30 seconds with ease. The keyboard is extremely responsive and many professional reviewers have remarked that it's the best that's ever been on a Chromebook, which includes the much more expensive Samsung Series 5 550 machine. The trackpad, too, is very good indeed.
The machine is extremely responsive due to it needing very few resources to operate. If you attempt to run 20+ tabs, yes, it will slow down a whole lot. But if, like most typical users, you use this for email, Facebook and the like, you should have no performance issues. Depending on your usage, the stated 6.5 hours of battery life are very close. In fact I'd suggest that you'd get more, depending on screen brightness etc.
Other hardware
On this particular unit you'll find one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0 port, HDMI out (for putting what's on your screen on a bigger screen, like a computer monitor or TV) and an SD card reader. External USB hard drives work fine in my experience and many phones are treated properly as mass storage too. However certain devices such as external optical (CD/DVD) drives will not work at all.
It should be noted that since Chromebooks are essentially stateless (that is, they have little personal data stored on them) they can be wiped at any time without a problem and you can start over. This also means that they can easily be shared and Chrome devices (a desktop version, called a Chromebox also exists) have something called Guest Mode, which allows a friend to browse the web without accessing your settings or bookmarks and when they're done, their browsing history is automatically deleted. For those with whom you share your Chrome device regularly, you can add them to the list of permanent users.
Essentially, if you use the web most of the time (this is what most computer users do) or want a second machine that can be used without any technical knowledge for that purpose by others in your household, this is an ideal device. If, however, you like to play a lot of 'real' video games or access specialised software, chances are that this device isn't for you. That said, this device is cheap enough that you can buy one for the living room or to use while you watch television. Due to the price of this machine, it's most likely to be compared to a low-end Windows machine (which are typically very slow) or a tablet, such as a Nexus 7.
If you want easy web access and don't care at all about typing, I'd suggest a tablet. A good quality tablet can (at the time of this review) be had for �159, including a high definition screen. But if typing and web access matters to you, I'd seriously consider this device.
You may be interested in my Acer C7 Chromebook review, which I did after using my Samsung Chromebook. It can be found here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R30TOVRMD8DHM5/
Febuary 2013 update
As with other Chrome devices, the Samsung Chromebook gets better over time. Google's presentations tool was recently updated to work without an internet connection. I've not used this application much and it's worth noting that other solutions are available, but it being able to function off-line makes Chromebooks more useful, at no additional charge.
It's also worth noting that though it's in beta form (early and not perfect) it's now possible to use BitTorrent on a Chrome device. As always, you should be aware of what you're downloading via BitTorrent and the legalities. I'm not encouraging anyone to use the application, but if you're wanting to try it, search for JSTorrent.
March 2014 update
There will soon be a new model of the Samsung Chromebook, likely launching in April or May in the UK. It will likely retail for more than the original, but have much improved internals, making for a faster, more capable device. There should also be the option for a larger screen, as well as the current size. I appreciate the kind words and hope you've found this review helpful. As I'm returning to education in the coming months, I may well end up buying the new Samsung Chromebook. I'll certainly review it here if I end up purchasing one.
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Would I buy a MacBook Air? After 2 weeks with my Chromebook, NO!,
Ed Jie (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
Two weeks of living with a Chromebook.
I am writing this article after living for two weeks with my Samsung Chromebook (ARM powered).
Why did I buy a Chromebook?
Because my dear "vintage" white MacBook finally really died 3 weeks ago.
The logical choice seemed to be the 11 inch Macbook Air, but after the age of netbooks, and tablets I wanted something somewhat cheaper.
What was I looking for?
Something light, cheap, that started up quickly and had a nice bright screen for emails, browsing, blogging, skping, youtube, iplayer etc. Nothing esoteric, since I don't play games or do complicated movie editing but I did want but a real keyboard, and not a "type on the glass" version. I am already Googlified and I normally use Firefox when on Mac or Windows platforms.
What do I like about the Chromebook?
It goes from dead closed and off straight to full browsing in less than 10 seconds
Light enough to take from room to room at home without a thought
Backward/forward dedicated web keys
6hr battery life on wifi, good staying power and relatively quick charging
Low cost means I won't be crying if it starts to have problems within 6 months
Security - no more watching or waiting for updates
Google Docs offline and resynch
11 inch Screen resolution is fine
Kindle Reader App
Chromebook survived a small incident with a bottle of Evian
I can leave 5 dozen tabs open permanently and Chromebook doesn't die!
What could Samsung and Google improve on the Chromebook?
I find the photo rendering too slow.
Camera resolution is really low
Face recognition unlocking would be nice.
Skype isn't available on Chrome, but I am getting used to Hangouts
Where's the CAPS lock or key combo?
Would I buy a MacBook Air?
After 2 weeks with my Chromebook, I am not turning back. There is no chance that I would want the MBA even if it is a higher quality piece of engineering. And we won't even talk about price.
I will admit that I do own a couple of Apple shares, but do not own any Google shares.
647 of 693 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab for fast web surfing and research,
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
I'm very satisfied with this Chromebook. Why ?
1- It boots up in less than 10 seconds,not 60 like most laptops.
2- There are no "Daily Updates" because the system updates itself and is ready when you switch on.
3- I can't get any viruses on this Chromebook and so I'll save money on anti-virus software and hassle.
4- The Chrome browser is lightning fast. It blitzes along.
5- I can store all my stuff online ( in the cloud) ... all my letters, spreadsheets, presentations...in Google Drive using Google Docs. I've been given 100 Gb for free, forever. No more Micros**t Office.
6- It has a 16 Gb hard drive and also two USB slots for storing my stuff on memory sticks, memory cards or external hard drives.
7- The full-size keyboard and trackpad are very comfortable and responsive.
8- There is a reader for my SD and SDHC cards.
9- The sound is very good from the speakers ( not " tinny") and the webcam is good too. Not fabulous but good.
10- It is very quiet and so I can listen to quiet music and not hear the laptop whirring.
11- I love it.......and I think you will too.
I would NOT buy it if you want to play games on it but if you want a VERY fast laptop to search the internet and type letters and spreadsheets and one which is hassle free .....no updates, no waiting, no viruses, no problems....THIS IS IT !
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Chromebook,
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
I absolutely love my Chromebook. It gives me instant access to the internet, has a very friendly keyboard, and the touchpad is so easy to use. That's praise indeed for someone who has always hated them. The help pages are very useful too. I've looked up how to print but I haven't quite sorted it out yet. I'm only using it for email and internet access at the moment so I don't know how it would suit people who have to produce lots of documents etc. I need to explore more features but it is a blessed relief from my constantly freezing laptop. Get one!
190 of 206 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice 2nd Computer,
P. Spychal - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
I must say this laptop is simple and hassle free. On my first use I just charged up the battery, turned it on, entered my WiFi details and waited for a software update before it rebooted. A login screen then appeared and I typed in my Google username and password and I could just use my browser with all the settings including bookmarks and all my Google docs already in place - no messages from Norton anti-virus or pointless Sony crap-ware, just a computer that just works. Easy
The keyboard is really nice to use. Touch pad is nice and big. Someone in the comments mentioned that the screen isn't great but for such little money I find it more than fit for purpose and much better than my previous 11.6 inch Sony laptop that cost almost 3 times the price about 18 months ago. My only real gripe is that the webcam is not great but I was surprised at the quality of the speakers and the clear stereo that comes across really clearly when using it on a table. And of course it's beautifully thin and loads up really fast.
195 of 212 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet, fast, hassle-free, and amazingly good value,
Mr. M. Smithson "Mike Smithson" (Bedford UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
In the US this became an Amazon best-seller after being on the market barely a day and having had mine for 12 hours now you can understand why.
The first thing that strikes you is that it is totally silent. There's is no fan or disk drives whizzing round like on a conventional lap-top and, for me, it is a very calming computer to use.
Secondly it boots up in just seven seconds and on top of that there is the added bonus that you don't have to be concerned about soft-ware updates or daily reminders from Microsoft to install their Bing desktop and the like. That's all done for you "in the cloud".
Thirdly it is lovely to work on.The keyboard and track-pad are a dream and it just feels very comfortable as you type.
Fourthly it has a fast web-browser that wipes the floor with my old bigger lap-top with twice as much RAM. With all the software operating "in the cloud" there is more processing power for the key function, web browsing.
The main downside is that the screen is not as good as computers costing several times as much. But it's not bad. You have to play about with the angle and it is perfectly acceptable.
The set-up is dead simple.
I bought this because I wanted a super-lightweight unit for travelling. It is so nice to use I can see it becoming my main computer.
521 of 567 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Writer's Dream,
Mr. Gary Walker (Farnham, Surrey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
As a writer, I wanted something lighter and more portable than my 15" Macbook pro--this fit the bill perfectly.
I've only owned my Samsung Chromebook for two days and I'm already totally in love with it. I had trawled the internet for a device that offered a few very specific features: lightness/portability, simplicity of use, affordability, and some kind of word processor. I considered a keyboard case for my iPad (the quality of the keyboards just wasn't good enough and they were often too small); following that I looked at dozens of netbooks, notebooks and laptops and everything was either too expensive (or not good value for money), too heavy, or too ugly.
Initially, I overlooked the Chromebook, put off by what I thought to be a complete lack of offline functionality. Thank goodness I did my research! Now that certain things can be downloaded to the (fairly limited) on board memory, allowing offline access to documents saved on Google Drive, as well as reading previously downloaded email and composing new ones--all of which synchronises once you have internet access--the Chromebook not only becomes a viable option for working on the go, it beats much of the competition.
The Chromebook looks beautiful; quite like a Macbook Air. Obviously, it's plastic, not aluminium, but then it's more than �600 cheaper! It's beautifully light and doesn't seems to suffer with overheating, even after several hours of use. The battery lasts well; yesterday I was online for about four hours and had 50% of my battery left when I turned in for the night.
The keyboard is excellent. At a guess, I'd say it was about 95% the size of the one on my Macbook. It's comfortable to type on and has a few customisable keys. Google Docs provides a more than adequate word processor, as well as spreadsheets and slideshow presentation software, though they're not a patch on MS Office, but still very good for online software.
The trackpad is very responsive, if a little rough to the touch, and does not support the 'pinch to zoom' or 'swipe back/forward' multi-touch gestures. It does have single finger click (obviously), two finger double-click, and two finger scrolling.
The screen lets the Chromebook down a bit. It has a matt finish (so reduced glare), and is not amazing quality. But it is perfectly adequate, has great brightness levels, and is really not that bad considering the Chromebook's price tag.
And what a price tag. In my opinion it's excellent value for money. I would highly recommend it to writers, students, maybe as a reasonably priced laptop for someone with teenage kids demanding gadgets for Christmas (the Chromebook handles multiple user accounts beautifully).
Overall, very impressed. Ideally I would have liked to give it 4.5 stars, deducting the half for the reduced quality screen.
213 of 232 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for just getting online.,
Craig Law (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
I encouraged an old neighbour (who's desktop had finally given up the ghost)to get one of these Chromebooks as all he uses it for is banking and online shopping. Upon setting it up for him I liked it so much I got one for myself.
Firstly, the positives: My neighbour is in his late 70s with Parkinsons and hated laptops as you have to have decent dexterity to use a trackpad. He finds the trackpad on his Chromebook much easier to use. The two-finger scrolling is much easier than finding a narrow strip down one side, like normal trackpads. It's quite large for such a small laptop and I'd say it's the best trackpad I've used since my Macbook Pro (which was around �1800).
Secondly, there's no maintenance at all. If, like my neighbour, you're confused about virus scans, firewalls and drivers then this is ideal. There is no real operating system for a virus to install itself on and all security is sorted at Google's end. The updates are automatic so this is as plug and play as you're going to get.
Thirdly, the boot time is 7-9 seconds and it's totally silent. It's great to have on the coffee table where you can pick it up and be online within seconds, and while watching TV there are no fans whirring which might annoy others in the same room.
The negatives: Well, there aren't any. I see some of the comments from people complaining it won't do this or that, but you don't buy a netbook around �200 to encode video. It's just for getting online quickly and easily with the minimum of fuss. If you want to encode video, touch up high resolution photos, or watch HD movies then this might not be for you. Get a proper laptop. If you want to just have something that gets you online quickly and securely for browsing, shopping, banking and using facebook and twitter then this is a no-brainer at �230. Snap one up.
69 of 75 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for me - why not try before you buy?,
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This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
I took a gamble on trying Chrome after getting hacked off with MS. I'm v glad i did. But here's a quick tip - I used Chrome on my Mac first - the browser, the spreadsheets and docs, the store etc etc....I liked them so bought the Chromebook and because it's all online it sync'd with what I'd done...so maybe 'try before you buy'.
I am not a gamer so cannot review that aspect. My use is for getting online obviously but also heavy everyday (small business) use of Docs (Word equivalent), Sheets (Excel) and Slides (Powerpoint) though not fantastically heavy use of in depth macros etc, but basic use of these. I have used MS office for 15 years - hated Apple's 'numbers' - but the Chrome versions are great for what I need - I actually prefer them and they work a lot like MS Office. Overall they are probably more basic than MS Office but other than not being easily able to Portrait slides in Slides I have had no issues - again, load Chrome and give it a go - if you're doing in depth accounting type formulas it may not be for you.
I really like :
"AirDroid" - I connect to my Android phone through my laptop - send messages, answer calls, use the camera function from the laptop, manage files, etc
"Spotify" - I've always been an iTunes spend 79/99p when i get a song in my head. Not now - it's free
I can work either on my MAC, phone or my Chromebook and it syncs
Very very light - around 1 kg
The store - there's lots in there so just read reviews, add and try
The whole 'tabs' 'browser' type way of working - love it
Some moan about the screen - I cannot understand why as I think it's fine so maybe they are just used to better screens (I have a Macbook and a soon to be got rid of Vaio) maybe it's a gaming thing....no problem with sound.....no problem with the mousepad....Plenty moan about 'I can't do this' or 'it doesn't support that' - research your needs before you buy, don't buy it and give it 1* because you can't Skype (for example)
Bad points? Only one I can think of is the CB sets things up (lay out) slightly differently from Chrome on my MAC (really minor gripe that)
The only question is could this be my only computer? I'm 50/50 on that (maybe 60/40 (in the chromebook's favour) - it does nearly everything I need in a really enjoyable way and I will not be going back to MS. Oh, I print from my MAC so haven't tried that yet....
Overall really pleased :)
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* Plenty of help online - eg it's an american keyboard so locating a � sign can be tough depending on what keyboard language to pick (UK/US + variants) - found the solution in forums
* It doesn't support IMAP email at the moment so if like me you use Thunderbird it's not available (you'll have to use Webmail)
* Got round set up gripe by pinning things to the task bar along the bottom
* Despite 1 or 2 'issues' like these still very happy and it's being developed all the time so these may be gone in 6 months......
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Impressive,
This review is from: Samsung Chromebook XE303C12-A01UK 11.6-inch Laptop (2GB RAM, 16GB HDD) (Personal Computers)
It gets five stars because it does what I need it to do - and more besides.
I took the decision last month to move my work IT over to paid Google Apps. Solving problems with reliable access to documents and email whilst travelling. However giving me another problem - I still had to travel with my Macbook Pro (my primary work computer, which I love), which meant all my work files are at risk away from work (no amount of backup and disk encryption can reduce the pain and frustration of someone stealing your computer...).
Being a Google Apps user, when I sat down and looked at my computer work, most of it is browser based - so a Chromebook seemed to make sense. I read a few reviews, some of which are respectful but not exactly positive about Chromebooks - eventually I bought this Samsung instead of the Acer C720 because it was delivered free from stock in the UK. The Acer had to come from the USA (at time of writing) and would cost another �50 delivery. I was lucky enough to have an Amazon voucher to cover the cost.
I compared the two devices in my local PC World. Their demo model of the Samsung looked decidedly dodgy. I was quite concerned that I might have bought the wrong thing. Perhaps their demo computer had a hard life. My Samsung arrived yesterday and I have been most impressed.
Build quality is fine. It looks nice, even with the iPearl hard shell case I bought with it. The screen is perfectly adequate as long as you're looking at it from the correct angle. Being matt it doesn't show reflections, which is great for me. Actually I don't mind the narrow screen viewing angle - I bought this computer for working whilst travelling, so it's handy that the person sitting next to me on the train can't see what I'm typing on my computer. It works for me.
Offline access to documents is easy. In fact this Chromebook is helping me learn more about the Chrome browser's more useful features.
It comes with bluetooth support but no bluetooth radio - easily fixed when I rummaged about my old parts box and found an ancient Belkin bluetooth USB dongle which the Chromebook recognised as soon as it was plugged in. The same goes for an old wireless Microsoft mouse. Minimum of fuss, it just worked straight away.
The free 2 years of an additional 100GB of space for my Google Drive was most welcome and set up in seconds. But the best part is being able to access my beloved Mac remotely using the Chrome remote desktop. I sat in the car this morning with the Samsung tethered to my phone and used it to play music and watch videos on the Mac which was sitting on my desk at home.
Some people have reviewed this device as "restricted". I beg to differ. The only restriction is in the mind of the user - you'll find a way to do most tasks (but you can't do Skype - although Google Hangouts is very good). This Samsung Chromebook is an enabler.
It's light. It doesn't get hot. I can pop it into my briefcase easily. The battery lasts long enough for me. The keyboard is really easy to use. If I'm travelling with it, my documents are as secure as my password and the risk to data is minimal. If it gets lost or stolen, at �200 it's almost self-insuring. I can run presentations from it onto a large screen monitor (HDMI port makes this devastatingly simple). I haven't had to buy any additional software or security programs.
For my travelling needs it was either a Chromebook or an 11" Macbook Air. At a quarter of the price, this Samsung is good enough for me. In fact it's better than good enough. OK I accept it's not built like the Macbook, but I can achieve roughly the same results with it. At �200 it's going to be a very useful travelling companion. It's also a useful spare in case anything happens to my main computer.
Worth every penny.
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Attention RV App Users: The New Good Sam Camping App is now available to download!
April 24, 2013 by Good Sam Camping · 21 Comments
You can now get more parks in the palm of your hand. The new Good Sam Camping app for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices combines the Trailer Life Directory RV Park Finder and the Woodall's RV and Camping Copilot into one indispensable tool for the RV traveler. The new Good Sam Camping app gives users access to more than 14,000 RV parks listed in the new 2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory. If you already have the Woodall's RV & Camping Copilot or the Trailer Life RV Park Finder apps, simply launch your current app and follow the simple updating instructions. To get the new app for your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, you can visit the Apple App Store and download to your device. With an additional 2,000 campgrounds at your fingertips, the Good Sam Camping app gives you complete information on RV parks in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including the 2,100 Good Sam Parks that offer a 10% discount to Good Sam Club members. Users can also look up 100 Camping... [Read more...]
Good Sam Camping App Puts 14,000 Parks in Your Palm
April 11, 2013 by Good Sam Team · 8 Comments
Have you downloaded the new Good Sam Camping app for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices? This indispensable tool will help you find RV parks that fit your lifestyle with just a few taps on the screen. The app combines the Trailer Life Directory RV Park Finder and the Woodall's RV and Camping Copilot, giving users access to the more than 14,000 RV parks listed in the 2013 Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory. If you already have the Woodall's Copilot or Park Finder apps, simply launch it and follow the updating instructions. With an additional 2,000 campgrounds at your fingertips, the Good Sam Camping app will give you complete information on RV parks in the United States, Canada and Mexico, including the 2,100 Good Sam Parks that offer a 10% discount to Good Sam Club members. Users can also look up the 100 Camping World locations across America along with tourism destinations. With this app, RVers can search for campgrounds by city and state and can filter their searches... [Read more...]
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April 4, 2013 by Cynthia Baum · 1 Comment
Calling all snow birds! Just one visit to this desert oasis in the beautiful Coachella Valley and you will want to call it home. The breathtaking beauty of the Motorcoach Country Club, in Indio, California, makes this top-rated RV Resort a 10/10 in all categories. With it's top rating, it successfully makes even the dry desert appear lush, green, and oh-so welcoming. Located in the beautiful Palm Springs area with the gorgeous snow-capped mountains in the backdrop and countless award-winning championship golf courses nearby; this is the most luxurious, top-rated RV Resort you will find in Southern California. With five mountain ranges in the distance, two miles of waterways, and over 400 gorgeously landscaped lots available, there is ample space for all of those who need a break from their everyday lives. The endless list of amenities includes: three swimming pools, spas, tennis courts, staffed fitness center, state-of-the-art hookups with Wi-Fi internet access, topped... [Read more...]
Good Sam Added New Parks
March 21, 2013 by Canadianladybug · 1 Comment
Seems like it's a year of change for Good Sam – with their new ratings, a new campground engine, and now the fact that they have added hundreds of new parks which means that traveling has been made easy for every RVers around the US and Canada. We love to take our RV out of our permanent place and go on an expedition with our kids. When we travel we always make sure that we try out new things as well. For example, on a trip to Niagara Falls a couple of years ago, we had found a campground within Niagara Falls and stayed an extended period of time in order to discover the area. Not only were we able to pick cherries but we also discovered the Welland Canal and went to make kazoos on the other side of the border. Our discoveries of that region was fabulous but the stay not so much. Right in front of the camping grounds was a establishment which men would go to see dancers and drink. The place was packed every day of the week at night. It wasn't ideal for the... [Read more...]
Top RV Parks with Creative Accommodations
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Sullaway Content Editor Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory 805-667-4194 email@example.com Top RV Parks with Creative Accommodations Chosen by the Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory You don't need to drive a motorhome, travel trailer or fifth wheel to enjoy the RV park experience. More than one third of RV parks across North America offer alternative accommodations, from park models to yurts, enabling travelers to participate in the campground community without bringing their own set of wheels. To help travelers find the RV parks that offer the best RV accommodations without wheels, the editors and consultants of the Good Sam RV Travel Guide and Campground Directory have compiled a list of the top RV Parks featuring park models or other stationary dwellings. Featuring parks from across North America, the list is tailored for travelers who don't arrive at the park in an RV or would like non-RVing friends... [Read more...]
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Fourth of July is right around the corner and I just got the best news! My family is bringing their RV for that weekend to celebrate Independence Day and go camping with us at the beach! We realized there may not be many places left for such a popular camping weekend, so I got right to work on finding us a great RV park that fits all of our needs and has space for us. I recently read that Woodall's has a new campground search, so I decided to use it to help find us a couple camp sites nearby in Ventura. The New Campground Search Engine is conveniently located right on their website homepage at http://www.woodalls.com/. First, I plugged in the city and state (Ventura, CA) and it instantly came up with 45 results within a 50 mile radius of Ventura. Then, because my family is coming to Ventura to be close to the beach, I opted to sort the results of my search with the "distance" option. The other convenient options you can use for sorting/viewing your search listing... [Read more...]
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February 24, 2013 by Diane Berry · Leave a Comment
The time has come; the time is now. Last year, being the year of our big move, we did not travel during the summer as we usually do. We were too busy still moving west and getting settled in, 1500 miles away from our former home. To be comfortable traveling, we needed to be more secure home base. This year we have established that home base. We have been living here for nearly a year. We have settled in remarkably well and are even planning some minor improvements that we will be working on this year. I have work that I enjoy; Terry is settling into his new routine and taking classes in building and landscaping at UNM Taos to help make those improvements a reality. We have also had the pleasure of enjoying the company of all three of our children for the entire month of January, making it feel even more like home. The time has come to plan our travels for the year. Even though I do much of my work everyday on a computer and via the internet, when starting to plan our travels, I prefer... [Read more...]
Woodall's Guide to Good Sam Ratings
February 13, 2013 by Canadianladybug · Leave a Comment
With spring time just around the corner and numerous campsites re-opening for a new seasons in 2013, RVers in the northern part of the US and Canada are probably feeling that it's about time after the cold months leave our area. I know that my own kids keep talking about when we go back to the trailer. My five year old daughter wants to bring her new Maplelea doll and the clothes she has in order to have her experience camping. I can't help but smile at her enthusiasm. Still we have a couple of more months to wait and the snow needs to disappear from the ground before we can venture to our RV which is parked in Cobden, ON. When you are looking at campsites to visit during your trips, how do you search for them? How do you compare them? In the past, we usually went through the Woodall's Campground Directory to find a campground that would fit our needs. But back in December, we received a new directory titled Good Sam RV Travel Guide & Campground Directory. ... [Read more...]
Top Pet Friendly Campgrounds & RV Parks
January 15, 2013 by Good Sam Team · Leave a Comment
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Got an iPad? Drive a RV? Check out this new GPS app from Rand McNally!
January 10, 2013 by Professor95 · 2 Comments
Rand McNally Launches Industry-first RV Navigation Application for iPad. LAS VEGAS, January 9, 2013 – Nearly two years after introducing the first GPS designed specifically for RVers, Rand McNally today launched the first RV GPS app for the iPad. The RV GPS is being shown for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev. Rand McNally's RV GPS for iPad is the first iOS application offered that is specifically designed for RV navigation. The new application, available on the App Store(sm), provides RV class-specific routing (and with a quick toggle, over to car routing) based on Rand McNally's proprietary road data and navigation, plus thousands of RV parks and campgrounds, RV-friendly locations, RVer tools and pre-planned trips. The app also includes dynamic weather*, a map overlay feature that helps drivers anticipate conditions such as high wind and precipitation along the route. Also included is a bonus feature of the app: An e-book version of America's... [Read more...]


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Summer has come to an end and so have the activities of The Hague Academy. Last Friday, the participants of the Centre for Studies and Research finished the first stage of their research for this year's program on Criminal Acts at Sea. Nasser Adbul, a participant from Cameroon, has kindly sent us his thoughts on his stay in the Peace Palace Library and the city of The Hague. Here's what he had to say.
1. The Centre for Studies and Research
The Centre for Studies is the best research center I had to opportunity of participating in so far. First, the research is taken very seriously; it is conducted under the supervision of a research director of the two sections (Anglophone and Francophone). The bilingual program reflects the diversity of nationalities and cultures within the group.
Second, the research is conducted in a relatively relaxed atmosphere, without psychological pressure.
For entertaining and learning purposes, activities and excursions were organized, such as Fishing Without Nets , the film about Somali piracy or our memorable fieldtrip to the city of Den Helder.
Finally, the conviviality, the friendliness of directors facilitates discussion and understanding.
2. The Library
In the Library, I was able to find about 90% of the books that I needed for the research I am conducting. The site of the Peace Palace Library is easy to access and userfriendly for conducting research. The library staff is very friendly ,all do their job well, but Niels is perfect. And that is what we really need; because a large library that is not welcoming is not an incentive to return.
In this relaxed environment, all options are available, copying, printing etc. Even the restaurant, The Refectorium, is open to participants which allows you to spend your entire day in the Peace Palace Library.
3. The city
The Peace Palace is the image of The Hague. It's a very clean city, with excellent public transportation to its beautiful beaches where a researcher can relax after a week of hard work.
4. Conclusion
Peace Palace is a symbol for peace in the world. But I also remember that it is a unique place to study International law . A lawyer by training and starting a university career, I have already planned to return for the preparation of the Competition Aggregation.
Even though I'm not an envoy of the PPL, I will pass the information (good news) to anyone who wants to do research here. It is worthy of praise.
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BOSTON – Paula J. Clifford of Weymouth has been nominated by Gov. Deval Patrick to be an associate justice of Hingham District Court.
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An ambitious plan to revamp a historic city landmark is laid out.
Louise Stevens, a Montana based arts consultant, outlined her vision for the Coronado Theater in the next decade.
This spring and summer, Stevens' firm looked at ways to bring in more shows to the Coronado, while bringing in more dollars to the city.
The consultants propose making the Coronado Theater a non-profit organization. While it would still have ties to the city, the firm believes the Coronado as a non-profit would better be able to fundraise, and flex its creative muscle.
"We've looked at it and recommended that there be the development of a cabaret space with the Coronado, so small events could take place, and we see there is just incredible opportunity for so much more diverse entertainment," Stevens said.
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Since their high-profile collaboration project, Carhartt WIP managed to expand the audience for an established Japanese artist, SHOHEI. A good volume of work had been created by him for the apparel company's campaigns, and this exhibition in Tokyo collates the illustrations under one roof. Alongside the drawings … READ MORE
uniform experiment x Carhartt WIP – Lame Line Cap
Known for their decades-old workwear line, Carhartt continues to gain popularity outside of the construction and industrial scene with streamlined looks from their Work in Progress (WIP) label. As with the rest of the WIP products, this Lame Line Cap done with uniform experiment offers a fashion-ready … READ MORE
Carhartt WIP – Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign by SHOHEI – Part 5 | Video
A far cry from the stick-figures and 3-D boxes we're the most proud of, SHOHEI continues to add illustrations to collaborative campaign for Carhartt WIP Fall/Winter 2012 Collection with the release of the Part 5 drawing. For this clip, the Tokyo-based artist recreates Carhartt WIP's Siberian Parka using only … READ MORE
Carhartt WIP Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign By SHOHEI Part 4 | Video
Detailed to near photo-realism with a simple ballpoint pen, Japanese artist SHOHEI just added one more illustration to his collaborative campaign for Carhartt WIP Fall/Winter 2012 Collection. Highlighted in this fourth edition is the Arctic Coat. Fully lined for warmth, each features a 1000-denier nylon Cordura shell … READ MORE
Carhartt WIP – Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign By SHOHEI – Part 3 | Video
Prolific Japanese illustrator SHOHEI amazes us with his extraordinary skills once again. This is the third installment of the Carhartt WIP Fall/Winter 2012 campaign and his work is as breathtaking as ever. Armed with only a black ballpoint pen and white paper, SHOHEI draws a detailed photo-realistic … READ MORE
Carhartt WIP – Madlib Medicine Radio Show
As part of Carhartt's Work In Progress Monthly Radio Series and to help promote his European tour with Freddie Gibbs and J Rocc, Los Angeles-based DJ, mix master, rapper, and producer Madlib stitched together a 47-minute mix featuring unreleased, unheard, and exclusive material straight from his vaults. … READ MORE
Carhartt WIP x Flexfit – 210 Fitted Port Cap
This Flexfit 210 Fitted Port Cap embodies the Carhartt WIP ethos, featuring a straightforward design in which functionality and comfort are paramount, with minimal branding and an appealing selection of basic colors. Crafted from a blend of acrylic and wool, plus a bit of spandex for stretch, … READ MORE
Carhartt x A.P.C. Fall/Winter 2012 Collection | Release Info
This is the third year that Carhartt and French brand A.P.C. have come together to collaborate on a Fall/Winter line-up. As with last year's collection, which we previewed here, the 2012 collection showcases Carhartt's workwear heritage and A.P.C.'s knack for building apparel with a great fit and … READ MORE
Carhartt Heritage – Fall/Winter 2012 Collection | Available Now
Over the course of its 123 years of history, Carhartt has been (and still is) the go-to brand for farm hands, construction workers, and working men of all industries. You will find the same bond and trust, as well as the rugged elements that made Carhartt so … READ MORE


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Mark Barone & Marina Dervan-5,500 Shelter Portraits To Save Shelter Dogs
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Attorney Fred Kray and the PBLNR crew will discuss with Mark Barone and Marina Dervan The Act of Dog Museum of Compassion, in which they intend to have on display 5,500 portraits of shelter dogs, which is the number of dog killed each day in our shelter system. At this point 4,900 have been painted. Watch the PBS segment on their project: http://anactofdog.org/pages/pbs-documentary. Regular show episodes include:
Recap of last week's show
Weekly news update
BSL updates with Kris "Brown Sugar" Diaz from StopBSL
Deirdre Franklin from Pinups For Pitbulls
Chat with Denice Yeakey
Dog Trainer Yvette Van Veen From Awesome Dogs
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Fantasy Big Dogs Radio
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Its Time Fantasy Football Addicts!!!
Join J.D. and The Franchise on the Fantasy Big Dogs Radio Podcast tonight as we will be hosting a special Fantasy Football Draft Lottery Show for our Fantasy Big Dog Gold League and The Battlegroundz Vengeance League.
Sit back and enjoy as Fiendin GMs get excited to know their draft order to run and get some pre-draft trades done. Show starts @9pm.
The Fantasy Football Big Dogs Radio - "Bells and Blounts"
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Join J.D. and The Franchise on the Fantasy Big Dogs Radio Podcast tonight as we will talk the AFC Division, Blount and Bell (Pittsburgh's Cheech and Chong), Preseason Gems around the league and a little open mic on your post draft and mailbag questions.
Sit back and relax as the Big Dogs break it on down. Show starts @8:00pm. Open mic starts at 9:00
Pet Radio Show-Troubled Youth Finding Homes for Dogs and Training Shelter Dogs
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Since 1993, Project POOCH has successfully paired hundreds of unwanted shelter dogs with incarcerated youths. The youths care for, groom and train unwanted shelter dogs and help to find them new adoptive "forever homes." Youths (guided by professionals) learn to train the dogs, groom them, and find them new adoptive "forever homes." The dogs leave the program ready to be great pets, while their trainers re-enter the community with new job and personal skills and increased compassion and respect for all life.
Dog trainer Colleen Demling discusses how to address the training needs of a dog adopted from a shelter. How to evaluate if your dog from a sheltewr may have baggage that needs to be addressed and how to give a rescued dog the best possible home.
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Living Life Through Sled Dogs: The Tuuluuwak Pack Talks to Mama Cruz
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During this episode, I am going to speak with Steven Laviolette and his family about not just living with sled dogs, but living life THROUGH them.
For those listening that already roll with this crazy life in and around sled dogs, you understand the sacrifices, the joys and the mushing lifestyle. But as this sport makes its rebound, with young folks up and coming, enthusiats and companion owners of these Northern Breeds getting interested for the first time in mushing, opening up the campfire style discussions of just what it takes to maintain a kennel of healthy, happy sled dogs, but the lessons these dogs teach us about how to live, and how to love.
The everyday upkeep of a mushing kennel is just where this life begins. You tell most folks out there just the basics of nutritious diets, fresh water, clean kennels, Vetting and of course daily exercise in harness, and they scratch their heads and wonder not only WHY we continue to do what we do, but do so with such passion and determination. THAT is what I would like this conversation with the Tuuluuwak mushers to cover.
Matthew Failor & The 17th Dog Team: Life Through Sled Dogs, Mama Cruz Style
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We are going to have Matthew Failor of the 17th Dog team here to talk with us for an hour about not just "Life With Sled Dogs," but "Life THROUGH Sled Dogs:" The why's of mushing in the first place, and what living through them means to Matthew himself.
As this show is new and most may not know me, I want to explain a bit more on what I mean by life WITH and life THROUGH sled dogs. Lfie with the sled dogs means everything from a personal bio to what the dogs are fed, and life THROUGH is going to cover the very basics of why we mush in the first place, to what these majestic creatures have taught us about living, loving and doing right.
The converstaion is going to be very from-the-hip in an "around the campfire" tone; As sled dog enthusiasts and mushers, we ALL have a story to tell, a new perspective to share and lessons to pass along, regardless of what size our kennels are and if our names are recognized throughout the community, or not.
Matthew has a background that spans tourism with the sled dogs, as well as racing, and has some fantastic perspectives to share, and stories a-plenty. I do hope you'll join us for this conversation!
The Life of a Shelter Pet (The Let's Save a Life Episode)
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In this episode, we discuss some of the harsh realities facing pets who are given over to animal shelters. Just what is daily life like for an animal whose new "home" is now an animal shelter? If a shelter is not a "no-kill" shelter, how long does an animal have to be adopted before it is put to sleep? What are the living conditions like in a typical shelter? Are all shelters "created equal"? What are some of the challenges for shelter staff? This is definitely an episode no one should miss. Join hosts J and D, as they tackle this difficult topic, Saturday, November 1st on The Missy Show (5pm Central).
Adopting A Dog From A Shelter/ Older Dogs
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Talking about dogs that are adopted from shelters, and older dogs. Also describing the needs and possible expectations of a dog from a shelter, and older dogs.
Mutt-i-grees Curriculum: Shelter Pets Teaching Kids About Empathy & Diversity!
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Today, host Julie Forbes talks with Christina Capatides with Muttigrees Curriculum. Muttigrees teaches kids in schools about compassion, empathy and diversity by telling them stories about shelter pets so they may see the world through their eyes. This helps them develop these skills for other humans too. Muttigrees is currently piloting a curriculum for special education classes as well. They've found their curriculum to be particularly powerful for kids on the autism spectrum.
Pet Radio-The Dogs Who Touch Our Hearts: Heart Warming Stories
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Every dog is special, but some people are lucky enough to have dogs that in some way touch the hearts of everyone. In this show you will meet three people who have or have worked with such dogs. Before our feature guests, Dr. Jason Nicholas will give us some pet safety tips for the holidays.
Our first feature guest is Eric Ristau, the producer and director of the new documentary film, Sit Stay Ride: The Story of America's Sidecar Dogs. This film tells the stories of several people who travel on motorcycles with their dog in a side car such as the man confined to a wheel chair, and the senior dog with health issues that has new energy for life when riding in the sidecar and feeling the open air blowing in his face and bringing a steady stream of new smells and sensations.
Next you will meet Madalyn Ruggiero, who will share with us the legacy of her dog Denali who fell to nasal cancer but lived every day to the fullest spreading joy and love. It is not a story of sorrow, but one of hope.
Lastly, you will meet Richard Nash and Hudson the Railroad Puppy, who was found nailed to railroad tracks and is now living a happy life with a prosthetic leg and working as a therapy dog for children with prosthetics.
If you love dogs and the special bond they have with us, don't miss these stories. It is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a desire to hug your dog!
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"Dogs with Old Man Faces" and "Old Dog Haven: Every Old Dog Has A Story to Tell"
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Talking with two authors today. First, Tom Cohen, author of "Dogs with Old Man Faces", celebrating dogs with 'old souls'. Then host, Julie Forbes talks with Ardeth De Vries, President of the Board of Old Dog Haven, a non-profit that is a large network of foster homes that gets old dogs out of shelters! www.olddoghaven.org
Old Dog Haven: "We want our dogs to know that someone thinks they're valueable. Old dogs can become throw-away dogs that become expendable, for whatever reason, and it's very important to us that they're able to spend time with people who validate their importance."
Lost and Stolen Dogs: Prevention and Recovery
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Join Dogfather and Joe with guest/cohost Laurie Gaston-Marshall as we discuss lost and stolen dogs, and the ways we can recover and prevent a dog that has been stolen or lost. We're working hard to bring you show that are relevant to all Pit Bull owners and Advocates. We welcome your input, comments, questions and we encourage your calls. Phone lines open at the top of the show. 347-838-8615.
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