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  • “EDH” 19th Century Penobscot Paddle

    “EDH” 19th Century Penobscot Paddle

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    The upcoming Native American, Tribal, Ancient & Asian Art Auction from TAOS Auction Co (Santa Fe, New Mexico), features a 19th century Penobscot paddle with classic stepped grip pattern. Lot 0231 Penobscot Paddle 19th Century 64 Âœ inches Description: Penobscot, 19th century, hand-carved from a single piece of hardwood, with elongated curved blade and tapered…

  • Höstljus 2025 – Sofiero – den lysande naturen

    Höstljus 2025 – Sofiero – den lysande naturen

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    Idag blev det en utflykt till Sofiero för att spana pĂ„ Ă„rets Höstljus. Superfint och mysigt i parken. HĂ€ftiga ljus- och ljudinstallationer. I Ă„r var Ă€ven slottet öppet sĂ„ man kunde spana pĂ„ utstĂ€llningar inne. Vi Ă€r, som sagt, inte sĂ„ förtjusta i ljusföroreningar. DĂ„ menar vi slentrianupplysta fasader, plank, pooler, trĂ€dĂ€ck med mera, ja…

  • Îles BalĂ©ares, Minorque : la cĂŽte sud

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    AprĂšs avoir avalĂ© la cĂŽte ouest en une journĂ©e, nous atteignons le Cap d’Artrutx qui va nous ouvrir le chemin d’une trĂšs belle cĂŽte sud. Il nous a fallu atteindre Cala de Son Vell pour enfin hisser nos kayaks Ă  terre pour la nuit. Nous sommes partis depuis plusieurs jours sans jamais avoir accĂšs Ă …

  • Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #8

    Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #8

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    🧭 MercoledĂŹ 4 novembre 2025👣 Settimane piene⭐ Incontri e scoperte Non pensavo di riuscire a trovare il tempo per scrivere. Non ho quasi tempo neanche per pensare, figuriamoci per scrivere. E invece oggi sono talmente stanca che l’unica medicina per lo stato catatonico in cui sento di essere sprofondata da qualche giorno sembra essere proprio…

  • KAYAK MILITAR Y DE COMBATE

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    Te cuento el pasado y presente del kayak militar, protagonista en muchos ejĂ©rcitos del mundo para actividades de comando… leer mas

  • Pumpapaddling 31 oktober

    Pumpapaddling 31 oktober

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    Det Ă€r inte direkt tĂ€tt mellan paddlingarna. Men vill man ha en komplett mĂ„nad sĂ„ var det i sista stund. Superfint fredagsvĂ€der och dessutom potatislov! Blev en go svĂ€ng pĂ„ SkĂ€lderviken. Hittade tvĂ„ pĂ„ pumpor ute vid Skepparkroken och det passade vĂ€l med tanke pĂ„ dagen. Kanske blir en god pumpasoppa framöver. Vi brukar inte…

  • World Swim Hat Day

    World Swim Hat Day

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    I söndags var det vĂ€rldsimmarhattdagen. World Swim Hat Day firas sista söndagen i oktober. Kul med nĂ„t roligt att fira som inte innebĂ€r tokshopping eller tokglufs ? Vi firade med ett mössbad under bron i RössjöholmsĂ„n hemmavid. Kanske ska försöka fĂ„ fler huvudbonadsbadare till nĂ€sta Ă„r. InlĂ€gget World Swim Hat Day dök först upp pĂ„…

  • TAPA DE BAÑERA LOMO

    TAPA DE BAÑERA LOMO

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    Esta tapa de bañera de Lomo estĂĄ genial para proteger el interior de mi kayak … leer mas

  • Canal du Midi en bici

    Canal du Midi en bici

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    El Canal du Midi, lleva ese nombre desde tiempos de la revoluciĂłn francesa, aunque su construcciĂłn se llevĂł a cabo entre los años 1666 y 1681. Es el canal navegable mĂĄs antiguo de Europa.   Luis XIV  puso en marcha el proyecto con la finalidad de comunicar Atlantico y MediterrĂĄneo conectando el canal como el…

  • Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #7

    Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #7

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    🧭 Domenica 26 ottobre 2025👣 Bloccata sull’isola ⭐ Il vento forte come unica compagnia Prima o poi doveva succedere.La navigazione Ăš stata sospesa a causa del maltempo. Le previsioni annunciano onde di quattro metri, e venti di trenta nodi (Forza 7 della Scala Beaufort): la mappa del sito che consulto da sempre per bollettini accurati…

  • Îles BalĂ©ares, Minorque : la cĂŽte nord

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    AprĂšs un aperçu gĂ©nĂ©ral de notre tour de Minorque en 9 jours de navigation en septembre 2025, voici la premiĂšre partie en dĂ©tail. DĂ©part du port de Mahon ArrivĂ©s en ferry Ă  Mahon, nous avons laissĂ© notre vĂ©hicule Ă  Cala Figuera, au fond du port, oĂč se trouve un grand parking gratuit et sous surveillance…

  • EMS News – AHA 2025 Guideline Updates

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    The American Heart Association (AHA) has released its 2025 updates to the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) guidelines, introducing several important changes for both healthcare professionals and everyday responders.  These evidence-based guidelines outline best practices that improve survival from cardiac arrest and other life-threatening cardiovascular emergencies. A Quick Note for EMS Providers…

  • OSKAR SPECK Y SU VIAJE DE LEYENDA

    OSKAR SPECK Y SU VIAJE DE LEYENDA

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    Te cuento con detalle el viaje de Oskar Speck desde Alemania a Australia … leer mas

  • Understanding MARCH – Preventing Hypothermia & Managing Head Injuries

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    From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers Preserve and Protect After Stabilization The final step in the MARCH sequence – Hypothermia & Head Injury – focuses on two conditions that can rapidly worsen outcomes if not addressed early.  After bleeding is controlled, the airway secured, respiration managed, and circulation assessed, providers must work to…

  • Understanding MARCH – The Role of Circulation

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    Image retrieved from tccc.org.ua From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers After addressing massive hemorrhage, airway, and respiration, the next priority is Circulation, the body’s ability to deliver oxygenated blood to vital organs and tissues. In trauma, the circulatory system can be compromised by shock, internal bleeding, or poor perfusion,…

  • Corso di aggiornamento di tecniche e tecnici del settore marino FICT

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    Questo fine settimana si Ăš svolto il primo incontro di aggiornamento di tecnici e tecniche del settore marino organizzato dalla FICT a Pedaso (Marche).  Inizio ringraziando chi lo ha ideato, organizzato e gestito perchĂ© senza il contributo di cosĂŹ tante persone non sarebbe mai stato possibile vivere insieme una tale esperienza. Sullo scivolo di alaggio…

  • Understanding MARCH – The Relevance of Respiratory Assessment

    Understanding MARCH – The Relevance of Respiratory Assessment

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    Image retrieved from tccc.org.ua From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers After controlling massive hemorrhage and ensuring a patent airway, the next priority in the MARCH sequence is Respiration.  Effective breathing is critical for oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal. When trauma impairs the chest wall or lungs, hypoxia and shock…

  • De livegnas land

    De livegnas land

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    DĂ„ och dĂ„ hör man talas om mĂ€nniskor som i sverige jobbar med riktigt dĂ„liga villkor och lever under sunkiga förhĂ„llanden. Det kan vara bĂ€rplockare som flygs in för att plocka bĂ€ren som vi bortskĂ€mda svenskar gĂ€rna vill Ă€ta men inte har ork att plocka och inte ska vĂ€l vi behöva jobba för sĂ„ lĂ„g…

  • A Bit of an Aside

    A Bit of an Aside

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    I was reading something recently, an article on the internet, I’m sure, that hearkened back to the early days of blogs and how much has changed since then. (We’re likely talking the 1990’s here, which isn’t that long ago in human time, but in terms of generations of technology, it’s an era, a succession of…

  • Understanding MARCH – The Importance of Airway Control in Tactical Medicine

    Understanding MARCH – The Importance of Airway Control in Tactical Medicine

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    Image retrieved from tccc.org.ua From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers Following the control of massive hemorrhage, the next lifesaving priority in the MARCH algorithm is Airway. Without a patent airway, oxygen cannot reach the lungs, and death from hypoxia can occur within minutes.  While exsanguination kills fastest, airway obstruction follows…

  • Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #6

    Il sostegno dell’isola – diario scombinato di un’insegnante in trasferta a Ponza 💙 #6

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    🧭 GiovedĂŹ 16 ottobre 2025👣 Quinta settimana di scuola sull’isola⭐ Bagni di sole e di sale MartedĂŹ scorso ho fatto il bagno.Il mare era calmo come una tavola, uno specchio argenteo cosĂŹ immoto che rifletteva il cielo azzurro, le nuvole rosate e persino il volo radente dei gabbiani.Per due o tre giorni l’isola Ăš rimasta…

  • Understanding MARCH – A Tactical Approach to Massive Hemorrhage

    Understanding MARCH – A Tactical Approach to Massive Hemorrhage

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    Image retrieved from tccc.org.ua From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers In prehospital medicine, chaos is a constant. Whether in combat zones, tactical operations, or austere environments, responders need an effective method to prioritize lifesaving interventions.  The MARCH mnemonic provides that structure.  Used in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and…

  • Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

    Why We Can’t Have Nice Things

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    The Ikkatsu Project has spent a fair bit of time over the years at Tacoma’s Puget Creek, doing cleanups, invasive plant removal, building picnic tables, that sort of thing. It’s a special spot, a little watershed of its own and a great teaching environment as well as a little bit of wild in the heart…

  • The MARCH Mnemonic – A Framework for Tactical Trauma Care

    The MARCH Mnemonic – A Framework for Tactical Trauma Care

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    From the MARCH Mnemonic Series – Tactical Trauma Care for EMS Providers When seconds count and conditions are unpredictable, the MARCH mnemonic. provides a clear, evidence-based sequence for trauma management in both tactical and civilian emergency settings. Standing for Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, and Hypothermia/Head Injury, this structured approach originated in Tactical Combat Casualty…