How Do Paramedics Think?

Some of you may find the job of a paramedic or EMT fascinating. Some of you may be doing that job right now and have an interest in seeing how…Read full story

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What To Do in an Earthquake

Southern California was rocking and rolling this morning when an earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale hit at 11:42 am.
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Choking on the Big Apple

I’m sitting in a hotel room in New York City and listening to the booming thunder outside my window. I’m looking at the Big Apple through the lens of a…Read full story

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Recall Avocados? Stop the Madness!

Recalling avocados in Texas?!
I know I’ve shared my gastronomic love affair with salsa ad nauseum (pun intended), but if there’s a close second to that spicy treat of the gods,…Read full story

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Beware the Jelly-Sharks

We took some family from Canada down to southern California last week and went swimming in the ocean. Surf lessons were involved, even though some had trepidation about dangling feet…Read full story

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Jalapeño Peppers Are the Culprit — Sort Of

Good news: the FDA identified — and is recalling — peppers contaminated with Salmonella saintpaul.
Unfortunately, these peppers were shipped in June and the first cases of Salmonella poisoning were identified…Read full story

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Tomatoes are Back!

Now that the FDA has let tomatoes back on our dinner tables without restriction, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for the peppers. Pretty soon I’ll be able to eat salsa…Read full story

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Viva la Salsa!

Salsa is still on the suspect list. Almost 1200 cases of Salmonella poisoning have been reported so far.
Went to Southern California last week with the family. We ate Mexican food,…Read full story

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Tomatoes Now Have Company

The CDC and FDA are broadening their investigation into the Salmonella outbreak. It looks like the agencies are starting to look at my favorite food based on the ingredients they’re…Read full story

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Katie Couric Says “CLEAR!”

Better living through electricity. A recent YouTube video showing Katie Couric learning to use a defibrillator makes a good case for placing defibrillators in public places. Defibrillators are cool, but…Read full story

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