Monthly Archives: May 2011

PECO Electric Rates Going Up (AGAIN)

PECO has announced that they will be increasing electrical rates beginning July 1, 2011.  This newest increase will be in effect until September 30, 2011 – when it is likely that another rate increase will take affect. It is possible to protect … Continue reading

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Are You Ready

The recent tornado in Northeast Philadelphia and serve storm weather throughout the area got me thinking about community emergency preparedness. You need to understand that these are not rare events, Southeastern Pennsylvania is hit hard ever spring by heavy rains … Continue reading

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Divorce Care – Depression

Depression occurs with every divorce / separation, all parties involved will have to face it at some point and it can cause tremendous pain and suffering in our lives. The general belief in the United States today is that depression can be treated … Continue reading

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EMS Professionalism – follow up

Recently my friend & co-worker Ken jumped into the world of EMS Blogging with a piece entitled ‘PROFESSIONALISM (or lack thereof) in our field… “FIRST IMPRESSIONS” please check in out and offer comments to this budding blogger. While I understand his … Continue reading

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EMS Heroes Need your Help – HR 1668

On May the 2nd 2011, United States Congressman Michael Fitzpatrick introduced HR 1668, The Danny McIntosh Emergency Medical Services Provider Protection Bill. This Bill would ammend the Omibus Crime Control and Safe Street Act of 1968 which provides death benefits … Continue reading

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Mileage Tax

The following is my first attempt at blogging about any sort of political topic, the views are just my opinion and all comments are welcome. The Congressional Budget Office and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Kent Conrad, D-North Dakota have offered … Continue reading

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Not just an “Ambulance Driver”

May 15th – 21st is National EMS Week, in which we publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line” throughout the United States. The theme for this year’s celebration is “EVERYDAY … Continue reading

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