The COAST HP7R Focusing Rechargeable LED Flashlight is a serious flashlight for serious situations that demand high performance, reliability, and durability. Note: I was sent a the HP7R in the late Spring of 2014 for a product review. Learn more about the flashlight from the COAST website or purchase from Amazon. Dual Power and Flexible Charging The […]
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COAST Rechargable Dual Power Flashlight
I just unpacked a brand new COAST Rechargable Dual Power Flashlight. I am really looking forward to using this flashlight and reporting back on its functionality. In the unpacking process I am already impressed with the obvious durability and excellent construction. I was pleasantly surprised it came with AAA batteries included for immediate use and the […]
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Finish Up Friday: Rain Barrels
I bought these two barrels for rain water collection about a year ago. Last week I finally got the faucets installed and the barrels placed. After more than a week in position to collect rain water it hasn’t rained. Learn more about rain water collection and use. We don’t have gutters so I am not […]
Best Flash Light I have ever owned. If you need light in dark places this flash lights is a go anywhere, light anything, long lasting machine. Note: I was sent a Maxxeon WorkStar 2030 in November, 2013 for a product review. I have been too busy using the flashlight to actually sit down and write this […]
Last fall I had the opportunity to read two books in the EMS Management Series and contribute instructional materials. Those books are now available for Kindle purchase and print versions are coming soon. Both books are comprehensive and well-written. I recommend them highly for use in college level EMS manager courses. [amazon-product text=”Management of Ambulance […]
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Spring Break Reading List
To keep pace with my son’s reading I finished the fourth book in the Harry Potter series (he has read all 7 books two times through) and I just finished the first book in the Percy Jackson series. Any book recommendations for my son (and me) of other book series to read?
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January 2014 Media: 3 Lists of 3
Between illness and two rounds of the polar vortex I spent a lot of time indoors during January. I even had to take a sick day (aka personal day) because I was actually sick! With all that time indoors I cranked through a lot of “media.” 3 Books [amazon-product text=”The Widow File” type=”text”]B00C1LUR0O[/amazon-product] – I downloaded this […]
Looking for a great gift for the EMT or Paramedic in your life? Or need a great book to pass the time between calls? Paramedico I just finished (about 20 minutes ago) [amazon-product text=”Paramedico” type=”text”]0007492510[/amazon-product] by Benjamin Gilmour. Ben shares stories from 15 years of traveling the world as a paramedic and the many services he […]
Last night I heard the story of Ralph Carr, the Governor of Colorado, who fought against the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. I had never heard of Governor Carr, but was captivated by his story, as told by the author of the book Adam Schrager. The part of Governor Carr’s story that […]
My review of People Care, 2nd Edition, by Thom Dick is posted at EMSWorld.com. People Care is the book that Bob Sullivan calls “career changing.” How would you describe People Care? In the review I suggest uses of People Care for educators, supervisors, and preceptors.s Listen to Thom talk about People Care on the Medical […]