Wednesday, April 12th was the start of the NHL playoffs and the San Jose Sharks are facing off against the Edmonton Oilers. Most of the hockey experts picked the Oilers to win the series.
I fart in their general direction and taunt them in multiple languages.
Game one went to San Jose 3-2. Melkor Karlsson scored the game-winning goal. The Sharks had a slow start in the first but poured it on in the second and took over from there. The Oilers were mown over by the Sharks in the third. In all San Jose had a total of 44 shots on goal to Edmonton's 19 (amazing!). The Sharks were better in the face-off circle, taking the puck 57% of the time. Getting on the forecheck and creating scoring chances can't happen without puck possession and that starts by winning the face-off.
Another key to winning the game was shutting down Edmonton's star player: Connor McDavid, which the Sharks managed to do very well. In fact, the Oilers were very sloppy in the neutral zone with changes despite having the larger number of hits and blocks. Happily, San Jose had Logan Couture on the ice for the first game. We hope Joe Thornton will join the team soon but the younger players showed they could step up their game. Tomas Hertl had a few near misses on goal and seven shots. Brent Burns was his usual dominating presence.
I'm looking forward to the next game on Friday.
Go Sharks.
oh yeah...stay safe out there!
https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/sjs-vs-edm/2017/04/12/2016030181#game=2016030181,game_state=fina
Forever in my Heart
Mom
Thursday, April 13, 2017
The new face of the Magna Carta: King Henry III
Who was King Henry III of England? How did he make a name for himself in the annuals of history?
Henry III was born in 1 October, 1207 to King John of
England and Queen Consort, Isabelle (Isabella) of Angouleme. He took the throne
on the death of his father in 1216 when he was only nine years old and ruled
until 1272. As the eldest, his official titles were: king of England, lord of
Ireland, duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, and count of Anjou. Unlike his ancestors, much of Henry’s life including his conflicts,
accomplishments, and policies were documented by his contemporaries.
Friday, April 7, 2017
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Nest week (April 9th through April 15th) is the annual National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Please take a moment to thank your Dispatchers.
If you feel brave, here is a link to you tube for old Rescue911 videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5c9e6uAUF8&list=PL67E54D8840F86C70
stay safe out there!
If you feel brave, here is a link to you tube for old Rescue911 videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5c9e6uAUF8&list=PL67E54D8840F86C70
stay safe out there!
Friday, March 24, 2017
EMS then verses now
Recently I had to take an ambulance ride. The experience gave me flashbacks to the time when I was on the opposite side of the gurney. Wow...emergency medical services have come a long way from when I worked in the field.
Let's start with the start of the service. Today's ambulances are a far cry from the vehicles I worked in. My first unit was a converted suburban. I was 'fortunate' enough to get transferred to a Cadillac within a month, then shortly after to a low-top van. The goal of EMTs at our company was the high-top van.
Let's start with the start of the service. Today's ambulances are a far cry from the vehicles I worked in. My first unit was a converted suburban. I was 'fortunate' enough to get transferred to a Cadillac within a month, then shortly after to a low-top van. The goal of EMTs at our company was the high-top van.
The Lady of Shalott - which version do you like?
I'm not a huge fan of poetry but I have developed a taste for some poets. One of authors I like is the renown Lord Alfred Lord Tennyson. He was a prolific writer and even folks who hate poetry (I was one of those) have probably heard of his works. The Lady of Shalott has two versions. Lovers of New Age music will recognize the revised version since Loreena McKennitt turned it into a haunting song. Tennyson also penned the famous "The Charge of the Light Brigade".
In the "Lady", the first version made extensive use of 'flowery' language. In the second writing, Tennyson toned it down somewhat. I think he was criticized by family and/or friends and chose to make the changes for readability. Which do you prefer? Why do you think he made the changes? Regardless, I still love this poem.
In the "Lady", the first version made extensive use of 'flowery' language. In the second writing, Tennyson toned it down somewhat. I think he was criticized by family and/or friends and chose to make the changes for readability. Which do you prefer? Why do you think he made the changes? Regardless, I still love this poem.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Nevada POST working on Mandate for Dispatcher training
The process has been slow but it is getting there. A bill is winding it's way through the Nevada Legislature to make it mandatory for all law enforcement dispatchers to be trained and certified through POST. The first hurdle was getting POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) to accept that Dispatchers needed to have a minimal training. After the meetings were successful, personnel went to the NV State Congress to find a sponsor. As you see below, we have one.
2017
Certification of Law Enforcement Dispatchers
Status: Pending - Assembly Government Affairs Committee ...(tharr be more)
Date of Last Action:* 2/13/2017
Author: Carlton (D)
Topics: 9-1-1 Other/Miscellaneous
Summary: Provides for the certification of law enforcement dispatchers.
History: Click for History
02/13/2017 - INTRODUCED.
02/13/2017 - Prefiled pursuant to JSR 14.2.1(d).
02/13/2017 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS.
Why do we (Dispatchers) want this?
Think! Respectability comes with requirements of certification and training. We as a profession must start somewhere. Just having the two-year NCIC/NCJIS is not enough. For those who offer pre-arrival medical instruction (EMD), you are required to have CPR and EMD training, plus annual continuing education. Departments must provide that to you. How many of your agencies give you to the chance at other training once you've finished your basic orientation? POST certification is the first step for many NV Dispatchers.
I know Nevadans hate being compared to Californians but I remember when Dispatchers in CA started getting POST certification through POST. At first, it was just the basics: Basic Dispatcher, Civilian Training Officer, and Civilian Supervisor. However that changes after the late 80's when the State held focus groups for Dispatchers to see what types of training programs we wanted and soon we had Fire Dispatcher, Tactical Dispatcher, and Advanced Dispatcher. Now there is a catalog of courses for Dispatchers.
Think about that: an entire catalog of courses specifically for Telecommunicators.
We could have that in Nevada.
Go to the below link. Click on share your opinion. Scroll down and look for bill 151.
http://asm.leg.state.nv.us/Assembly/
Stay safe out there!
2017
Certification of Law Enforcement Dispatchers
Status: Pending - Assembly Government Affairs Committee ...(tharr be more)
Date of Last Action:* 2/13/2017
Author: Carlton (D)
Topics: 9-1-1 Other/Miscellaneous
Summary: Provides for the certification of law enforcement dispatchers.
History: Click for History
02/13/2017 - INTRODUCED.
02/13/2017 - Prefiled pursuant to JSR 14.2.1(d).
02/13/2017 - To ASSEMBLY Committee on GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS.
Why do we (Dispatchers) want this?
Think! Respectability comes with requirements of certification and training. We as a profession must start somewhere. Just having the two-year NCIC/NCJIS is not enough. For those who offer pre-arrival medical instruction (EMD), you are required to have CPR and EMD training, plus annual continuing education. Departments must provide that to you. How many of your agencies give you to the chance at other training once you've finished your basic orientation? POST certification is the first step for many NV Dispatchers.
I know Nevadans hate being compared to Californians but I remember when Dispatchers in CA started getting POST certification through POST. At first, it was just the basics: Basic Dispatcher, Civilian Training Officer, and Civilian Supervisor. However that changes after the late 80's when the State held focus groups for Dispatchers to see what types of training programs we wanted and soon we had Fire Dispatcher, Tactical Dispatcher, and Advanced Dispatcher. Now there is a catalog of courses for Dispatchers.
Think about that: an entire catalog of courses specifically for Telecommunicators.
We could have that in Nevada.
Go to the below link. Click on share your opinion. Scroll down and look for bill 151.
http://asm.leg.state.nv.us/Assembly/
Stay safe out there!
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Whose life is being celebrated by Hollywood?
Sunday night Actress Viola Davis was awarded an Oscar for her Supporting role in "Fences". Ms. Davis gave what was a heartfelt speech. She is an intelligent woman with a good career. I just have to wonder why she didn't take a little more care with her words so as to not offend 99% of this great country of ours?
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