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Onsite AED, Bystander CPR Saves Maryland High School Basketball Player

curt_newport — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:39:46 +0000

Don’t think you need an AED? Don’t think you need to know CPR? Would you be prepared if this happened in front of you? From The Baltimore Sun, 1/8/2013 Prompt action by coaches, parents and police likely saved the life of a C. Milton Wright High School girls basketball player who suffered a life-threatening event during Thursday night’s home...

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What To Do When 911 Fails

curt_newport — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 11:48:33 +0000

One of my colleagues sent me a link to an article the other day, I’ve included it at the end of this blog. The article in question refers to a complete failure of the 911 system in Fairfax County, Virginia, back in June, 2012. The failure followed a historic, albeit short-lived storm, which is known as a derecho. Essentially, the region...

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When You Care Enough To Hit The Print Button

curt_newport — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:01:06 +0000

It’s nice to be loved. This time of year, I am reminded how much I am loved, and how important my business is to many businesses, by the annual tradition of sending out Christmas Cards. Excuse me. I believe the accepted term is now Traditional Holiday Intended Nonspecific Greeting Cards. These days, the T.H.I.N.G. Cards are rolling in by the...

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Giving Thanks

curt_newport — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 02:31:11 +0000

Oh, good grief! Why are you reading my blog today? It’s Thanksgiving! Turkey to cook! Houses to clean! Relatives to annoy! Every news outlet in the country will have it’s own take on things to be Thankful for. So, as has been somewhat customary in this spot, I’ll had my own tongue-in-cheek version of the same. I’m thankful that Wegmans...

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It’s About Time

curt_newport — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:00:41 +0000

Jean was running about 45 minutes late. Kelly was Jean’s client, so Kelly needed to stay put, and smile cheerfully when Jean showed up, apologizing. “Oh, it’s not big deal, it gave me a chance to catch up on email a bit.” Got to keep the client happy. Besides, Jean is usually cutting it close. However, today, one of Jean’s...

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