Review of DAN "I May Be Bent... Now What?" DVD

From My Thoughts Today...
Source: Me

I received the DVD last week but didn't get a chance to watch DAN "I May Be Bent... Now What?" DVD until today. I must say that... it was great. It contains adequate information on Decompression Illness, its signs & symptoms, first aid, and treatment etc. Brownie points were given because Marty McCafferty from DAN Medical Services explained HOW DAN courses can help divers but it was mentioned in a way so that divers can help divers, and of course, which course can be best utilized which steps of an incident.

It was discussed in a way so that we all understand.

I am a DAN instructor, so you may think that I'm saying this for advertisement. (partially true...) I would like divers to watch this DVD to gain basic knowledge and understanding of Decompression Illness and what's involved.

It's finally the off-season, you may be itching to see what else you can do to dive. Going on a trip is one thing, taking an advanced class is another, to list a few. If you want to get together with divers and learn new skills (DAN O2 for SCUBA, for example) at the same time you chat about diving, why not consider safety training as your winter SCUBA Education?

RockGrip.com

From My Climbing Tonight...
Source: The guys at Island Rock Gym...

Many of us became a Diver & Climber since last year, thanks to people that are eager to try new sports to expand the circle!

The guys at Island Rock Gym told me earlier this evening that they created a new site called RockGrip. This is like MySpace.com, but it's a Rock Climbing version.

Check Out: http://www.rockgrip.com

Check out, sign up, and make me a friend if you are a diver & climber!

If you are a diver that is interested in Rock Climbing, even only for the off-season, come and join us! If interested, contact Paula @ PoshAngel1@aol.com to sign up and for more information. No worries for newbies, leaders will give you a lesson for a free of charge. Climbed before? Then come and climb with us!

Rock Climbing, even only in the indoor climbing gym, it's been a good mental and physical exercises. Good for Off-Season activity. It's not too late to start...

I know this isn't really related to DIVING, but Hey...

Pearl Habor Christmas

From My MySpace Today...
Source: Bulletin Board on MySpace

I noticed the new post on the bulletin board when I logged on to MySpace, and here it was... Free Short Story available! Yay!

The Short Story was written by Eric Douglas, the author of Cayman Cowboys and Bait & Switch, and it is available for Free Download on his website. The story is about the aftermath of Pearl Harbor and the experience of one family around Christmas time.

As the weather turns into the winter mode, it is a great opportunity to get yourself into the world of reading, whether it's SCUBA related or not.

Download PDF version from: Short Stories on BooksbyEric.com

How to Research Shipwrecks and Maritime Disasters

From My Web Search Today...
Source: Result of Web Search

While I ran some searches on SCUBA related topics, I happened to run into this website that explains how to research shipwrecks and maritime disasters.

The reason why it caught my eyes was because of one of the presentations provided at LIDA Film Festival this past Friday at Cradle of Aviation. One of the presenters was a known treasure hunter down in FL - they have a TV show on Dish Network, Treasure HD.

Figured that introducing this website may be a good idea as many of fellow divers from Groupers participated in LIDA Film Festival this year, and of course, this is a good opportunity (or time) to spend some time with researching that ol'shipwreck you wanted to know more about.

Check Out: Shipwrecks and Maritime Disasters: How to Research Them

Don't forget also - Adam Grohman from Underwater Historical Research Society (based out of Long Island and visit them on the web: http://www.uhrs.org) will be holding a Free Lecture/Seminar at B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library at C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University this upcoming Friday from 8pm. This lecture is free to all, but must be R.S.V.P.ed. For more information, Call: (516) 299-2892, or email derek.stadler@cwpost.liu.edu. You can also find out the detail of this free lecture by visiting our Google Calendar and clicking on the event itself.

Stay Warm!

I May Be Bent… Now What?

From My Web Surfin' Today...
Source: DAN - Divers Alert Network

I came to find out that DAN, Divers Alert Network, was offering a FREE DVE called "I May Be Bent… Now What?" This is to educate divers out there on DCI (Decompression Illness) - risks, signs & synptom, medical evaluations etc. to increase awareness and preparedness.

DVD contains 40-minute presentation by Marty McCafferty, DAN Medical Informational Specialist. DAN Members, Dive Stores and Dive Clubs can obtain the copy for a Free of Charge by contacting DAN Membership Services. Have your DAN Member# with you - they'll ask!

For more information, visit: DAN News - "I May Be Bent... Now What?"

To order call DAN Membership Services at +1-919-684-2948 or 1-800-446-2671 (from the U.S. or Canada) and ask for:

Title: I May Be Bent… Now What? with Marty McCafferty
Run time: 40 minutes
Product code: 171-0000
Cost: FREE

I already ordered - I'll post again to keep you posted on the review of this DVD.

As always, Safe Diving wherever you go!

Free Lecture: Secrets Beneath the Sound

From My Inbox Today...
Source: Wrecksplorers

The Post Library Association’s Friday Night Programs Presents

Secrets Beneath the Sound

Presented by Adam Grohman

By avocation Adam Grohman is a SCUBA Dive master, author and researcher. He will discuss his underwater research and explorations of Long Island shipwrecks and maritime history. He is the author of Non Liquet, the Bayville Submarine Mystery, and Runner Aground, a History of the Schooner William Bell, a story about a grounded rum runner. Currently he is engaged in several research projects including one on Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Sea Cloud. By vocation Adam is director of student conduct and community education at Post.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2007, 8:00 PM

B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, Main Lobby

The Lecture Is Free.

There will be a dinner before the lecture in the Hutchins Gallery.

6-7 PM: social hour (cash bar) 7-8 PM: Buffet Dinner: $34 per person.

Reservation Required

Reservations become firm 48 hours prior to the event and cannot be cancelled.

Call: (516) 299-2892, or email derek.stadler@cwpost.liu.edu