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AED Q&A
The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) was introduced over two decades ago. It is designed to administer an electrical shock to a victim’s failing heart in an effort to restore a normal heart beat. Over the years, the AED has become remarkably effective at saving lives, its ease of use has … »
Prepare Your Car For Common Emergency Situations
During winter, you might occasionally hear a news item about things to keep in your car in case your stranded. Consistent messages like water, blankets, and so on, are always good ideas. What about the rest of the year? What sort of things should you have in your car when you go out every day?… »
A Little Goes A Long Ways……
Every so often, we’ll see a report on CNN or Fox News or NBC about the hidden camera. You’ve seen the report. This time, let’s say it’s Chicago. There’s lots of news out of Chicago these days. The hidden camera zooms in on the 6 year old daughter of the reporter, who is sitting on… »
Let’s Hear it For The Cable Guy
Ok, so there’s a headline you don’t see every day. However, with al of the “bad news” out there these days, this one really stood out. This is reprinted from The Washington Post on 12/7/08. So hardhats off to Jorge, The Cable Guy. Read on:
By Matt Zapotosky
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, December 7, 2008; Page C01
When… »
Happy Thanksgiving
Enjoy this day to spend time with family and friends. Make a few phone calls, make plans to get in line at the mall at 4am, before Starbucks opens. Watch some football, eat some turkey.
I’ll take this opportunity to thank my friends, clients, and associates, for passing on contact information, and for recommending me to… »
Curt Hits 250!
No, this isn’t my new weight since I started my own business. It’s also not my career batting average (although doing so would probably land me a job with the Washington Nationals). What is the 250? It’s the number of folks that Newport Enterprises has trained in CPR this year!
250 may or may not seem… »