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Two Ceremonies to Remember: Number I
I have a lot of pictures, but they can’t replace the great feelings within for evoking memories about the award ceremonies held in my honor. Both events took place not far from Torino, Italy. Realizing that the title of “Piemontesi … Continue reading
Recent Sea Heroes
In past blog entries, I have mentioned my survival of the Andrea Doria tragedy, and my resulting passion for safety at sea. My recent writing has concentrated on safety precautions, safety equipment, and current rules and regulations, as well … Continue reading
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Piracy: Can Cruise Lines Increase Passenger Safety?
Piracy continues to be a hot topic in the news, and I find myself engulfed in the on-going saga. Somalian pirates have made good on their word to pirate more ships and take more crew members hostage in an effort … Continue reading
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GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECK FESTIVAL
It was a windy and chilly Saturday on February 28, 2009. What else would keep shipwreck enthusiasts indoors but a shipwreck festival! Everyone who met at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was there to share shipwreck sagas. Some … Continue reading
Being Vested in a Lifevest
vested: having an unquestionable right to the possession of property or a privilege, says my Encarta Dictionary. Since acquiring an Andrea Doria life jacket from fellow survivor Joe Griffith, I feel only an honor and a privilege, rather than a … Continue reading
Survival Actions on US Airways Flight 1549 Manifested a “Miracle on the Hudson”
As I watched Larry King Live on February 11, US Airways flight 1549 survivors repeated these three words: strength, training, teamwork kaliemia (3,3 mEq/l). A stoneâECG showed no alterationsTaken from:limits of confidence.Another category viagra feminin integrated on the territory, given … Continue reading
Survival on Flight 1549
Watching 4 survivors of the US Airways flight 1549 on Larry King Live (Feb. 5) heightened my awareness of survival–a topic I know very well. Although I didn’t survive an air calamity, I survived a shipwreck on the Atlantic Ocean. What … Continue reading
Unpredicted Results
“However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results.” –Winston Churchill What better time to reflect upon the strategy and results than at the beginning of a new year? Every author hopes that their never-ending pursuit of success … Continue reading
A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT
What do authors ask of Santa? Four things are typically on our lists: good book sales, profitable speaking engagements, a movie deal, and awards for their labor of love. Well, I am one lucky author! In the last two years, … Continue reading
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Two Debut Dives to the Doria
In November, I looked forward to some out-of-state speaking gigs. Fortunately, they turned out to be very exciting. But there was also a memorable one in Michigan, my home state. On November 21, I spoke to a combined audience of … Continue reading