Monthly Archives: July 2011

What is Social Media? (A primer for EMS Leaders)

Posted on Tue, 26-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

Many people in EMS (and other industries) are still confused about what social media is and how they should be using it. The most important thing I can tell you right up front is that as an EMS Manager you … Continue reading →

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Social Media Expands Communications!

Posted on Mon, 25-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

I was speaking with a friend over the weekends who said “Facebook and Texting are destroying society because it keeps people from actually talking.”  Well, she cannot be more mistaking, Social Media tools expand your ability to communicate! Social Media … Continue reading →

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Stroke – It’s Time Versus Brain!

Posted on Fri, 22-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

I know it’s hot outside and we are talking a lot about Heat Related Emergencies – be sure to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids (water still is the best), but I wanted to remind you about another really … Continue reading →

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Star Trekking Memories

Posted on Wed, 13-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

As I watch the final mission of the Space Shuttle program comes to an end I thought on what space exploration meant to me. I guess like most people my fascination with outer space began on the movie and television screens. The … Continue reading →

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Space Shuttle Signing Off

Posted on Fri, 08-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

The Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) lifted off on the Final Space Shuttle mission (STS-135) at 11:29 am this morning (Friday, July 8th, 2011). The primary purpose for this mission to is carry the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module filled with supplies … Continue reading →

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PECO Announces October 1st Rate Increase

Posted on Thu, 07-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

I have been pre-warning people in my blog posts that PECO’s Electric rate was going up on July 1st and that they should expect another increase on October 1st as well. That announcement has now come – PECO Electric Rates … Continue reading →

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Get Local with Your Smart Phone

Posted on Wed, 06-Jul-2011 by Bruce Chew

Do you use a Smart Phone with the Android Operating System?  Go to the Android Market and download two new FREE applications to help you get more local by introducing you to businesses and events happening around you. Bucks County … Continue reading →

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