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Why Planes Crash (a clip from the MSNBC documentary)

November 2, 2009 By 1 Comment

If you haven’t had a chance to see the MSNBC documentary Why Planes Crash: Brace for Impact, here’s a very good clip about the ALM ditching.

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NBC Documentary on Aircraft Ditchings

April 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I was recently interviewed for a one hour documentary on aircraft ditchings that will be aired on MSNBC in July. The story of ALM flight 980 will be told as part of the overall story.

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35 Miles From Shore receives an honorable mention in the Reader’s Choice Literary Awards

March 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

35 Miles From Shore takes Honorable Mention.

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35 Miles From Shore is a finalist in an award competition

February 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

My book 35 Miles From Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980 is a finalist in the Redaerviews.com 2008 literary awards competition. My book was nominated in the Nonfiction/History category. Click here for a complete listing of the finalists.

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US Airways Ditching

January 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

The ditching of the A320 in New York has drawn attention to the story I tell in 35 Miles From Shore. I’ve had reporters actually calling me

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Coming to Cleveland

September 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I will be giving a slide show presentation at the Medina County District Library at 210 south Broadway, Medina, OH this Tuesday, September 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Coming to Pensacola

September 13, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I will be giving a slideshow presentation in Pensacola, Florida at the West Florida Public Library on September 19 starting at 4:30 pm.

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Radio Show This Sunday August 24

August 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I’ll be doing a live radio show this Sunday August 24 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EDT. Joining me on the program will be former captain Balset DeWitt and John Barber, who was a crew chief aboard one of the marine helicopters.

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Caribbean Visit Part 3 Photos

July 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Here are some photos taken on my recent Caribbean trip. Feel free to right click and save for high resolution copies.

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Caribbean Visit Part 2

July 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment

One of the cool things for Balsy and me during our visit was being recognized. More than a few people came up to us during our stay to say that they had seen us on TV or in the paper.

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Caribbean Visit Part 1

July 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Earlier this month I was invited to Aruba to give the slideshow presentation. Joining me was Balsey (the captain on ALM Flight 980) and his wife Edith.

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Slide Show Presentation

July 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment

One of the things I have done to promote my book 35 Miles From Shore has been to create a slide show presentation that tells the story using images, sound, and animation. I had my first presentation a few weeks ago. I have several more scheduled in the weeks ahead.

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Slide Show Presentation St. Louis

June 17, 2008 By Leave a Comment

The slide show is like an interactive documentary. If you’re in the area, stop by. I think you’ll enjoy it.

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Mile High Book signing

June 8, 2008 By Leave a Comment

Another advantage of doing book signings, even when you don’t sell a lot of books or get additional media coverage, is the chance to meet with people who have a connection to the story. In Florida I met with two of Jeannie Larmony’s granddaughters. On this visit I got to meet the sister-in-law of Ken Borrego. Ken was a crewmember aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Point Whitehorn.

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Denver Book Signing June 7

June 4, 2008 By Leave a Comment

I will be at the Borders on 8230 E. 49th, Denver, Colorado this Saturday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. If you’re in the area stop by. For more information please visit my web site or booktour.com.

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