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The End of the Email Era – WSJ.com

by Douglas Gould on October 12, 2009

Years ago, we were frustrated if it took a few days for a letter to arrive. A couple of years ago, we’d complain about a half-hour delay in getting an email. Today, we gripe about it taking an extra few seconds for a text message to go through.

via The End of the Email Era – WSJ.com.”

It seems like almost every call I hear to the USCG includes the question “do you have a cell phone on board?” You know, “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, My boat is on fire!”…..”Roger that sir, do you have a cell phone on board?”

This article suggests that soon, the question will be “Roger that sir, have you posted your Mayday status to FACEBOOK yet?”

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Interesting Job Posting

by Douglas Gould on October 10, 2009

CareerAdvocate | Get a Better Job | job information.

hat tip: edfam

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Capitalism: A True Love Story – Forbes.com

Joe Fro and SeaTow get a nice mention in Forbes Magazine, of all places….
Capitalism: A True Love Story – Forbes.com.

October 6, 2009 Read the full article →

TowBOAT/US boat involved in boat fire

This news story is too fresh to have all the details, but I understand that a TowBoat/US boat was involved in this fire and the towboat also burned…
West Kentucky Star – News.
The version I heard is that the towboat was attempting to tow the burning vessel away from the docks and other boats, but got [...]

September 12, 2009 Read the full article →

Sad News from Calif Delta

One of our own has died in a tragic accident aboard his Vessel Assist boat. Here is a news report:
http://www.mercurynews.com/breakingnews/ci_13147205?nclick_check=1
Our condolences go out to Captain Campbell’s family and the Delanos.
Be careful out there!

August 18, 2009 Read the full article →

Fines for hiker rescue in New Hampshire

Maine Daily News – Portland Maine News | Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire plans to fine a Massachusetts teenager for the cost of rescuing him from Mount Washington in April.
A planned day hike turned into three nights alone in the woods for Scott Mason, a 17-year-old Eagle Scout from [...]

July 18, 2009 Read the full article →