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http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2006/05/katrina_what_the_media_missed.html

RealClearPolitics - Articles - Katrina: What the Media ... websnapr

Katrina: What the Media Missed By Lou Dolinar Remember the dozens, maybe hundreds, of rapes, murders, stabbings and deaths resulting from official neglect at the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina? The
>30 days ago by ikepigott, 1 User, more info save
http://www.slate.com/id/2149675/fr/rss/

I took that 9/11 photo Frank Rich wrote about. - Thomas ... websnapr

Using the language of the corporation can get in the way of communication.
>30 days ago by ericeggertso, 1 User, more info save
http://archives.radio-canada.ca/IDC-1-69-240-1155-20/that_was_then/life_society/gimli_glider

'Gimli Glider' lands without fuel - Unforgettable Momen ... websnapr

You still can't place graphics in Word easily. You would think they would be able to allow that sort of image manipulation.
>30 days ago by ericeggertso, 1 User, more info save
http://www.assurityriver.com/rethinkingRecovery.html

Re-thinking Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity P ... websnapr

When was the last time you really looked at your disaster recovery (DR) strategy? Not just the big binder on the shelf that documents downtime procedures. I mean the actual “strategy” to recover...
>30 days ago by tomcat66g500, 1 User, more info save
http://www.mit.edu/people/gassend/spaceelevator/breaks/index.html

Animation of a Broken Space Elevator websnapr

"I have run a few simulations of a space elevator breaking. This page summarizes some results, and gives you access to animations." Realistic disaster scenarios - not quite as disastrous as
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn10652&feedid=online-news_rss20

Did an eco-disaster spawn complex life? websnapr

"The greatest mass extinction of all time led to the proliferation of complex marine life that quickly dominated the undersea scene, according to a new analysis of the fossil record."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.newscientist.com/blog/shortsharpscience/2006/11/chernobyl-plume-of-doom.html

Chernobyl: The plume of doom websnapr

"It starts off as a small blob over Ukraine, but then spreads. Constantly changing shape and colour, it curls its way round most of Europe." Animated map of the spread of Chernobyl fall-out.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.viridiandesign.org/2006/09/viridian-note-00475-getting-real.html

Viridian Note 00475 websnapr

"A glum and comprehensive fit of handwringing as it dawns on everybody that matters that climate change is not just "an issue" but destined to become "the" issue." Bruce
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.centauri-dreams.org/?p=825

A Galaxy Alive with Civilizations websnapr

"The theorist speculates that ancient super-civilizations may well be out there, and perhaps detectable through an upgraded SETI effort. But his first task [...] is to silence the critics."
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://blog.wired.com/sterling/index.blog?entry_id=1550904

Fund Us or Face Sixty-Five Thousand Hiroshimas websnapr

You think you get some weird stuff in your inbox? Bruce Sterling can top it.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14162390/

Can high wi-fi boost space elevator? websnapr

The Liftport crew aren't just sitting on their asses and dreaming about space elevators, you know - they're branching out into other territories with a less long-term time scale. You go, guys!
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2006/26jul_namma.htm

Birthplace of Hurricanes websnapr

Despite their freshly-mangled mission statement, the NASA boys are off to Africa to help look after the home planet by studying how hurricanes form.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-06/osu-srs062606.php

Stealth radar system sees through trees, walls -- undet ... websnapr

Stealth, stealth, stealh...it's all about the stealth these days. This particular idea sounds like it could have some good non-military applications too, though.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.openthefuture.com/2006/06/stephen_hawking_global_warming.html

Stephen Hawking, Global Warming, and Moving Out websnapr

Jamais Cascio backs up my stance on people misinterpreting Hawking.
>30 days ago by PaulRaven, 1 User, more info save
http://www.greatoutdoorproductstore.com

Emergency and Disaster Supplies websnapr

Greatoutdoorproductstore offers more emergency kits, first aid kits, emergency food from Backpackers Pantry, Mountain House, and Alpine Aire in addition to great outdoor and camping gear.
>30 days ago by aidkits, 1 User, more info save
http://www.all-about-forensic-science.com/forensic-engineering.html

Forensic Engineering websnapr

I teach and consult as a forensic engineer, so I thought I would share my enthusiasm for the subject with you.
>30 days ago by Forensic, 1 User, more info save
http://blog.happydoggies.com/happy_doggies_make_happy_/2008/04/ears-training-s.html

Helping Animals During Emergencies websnapr

My friends at United Animal Nations have announced their 2008 training schedule for volunteers wanting to join the Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS.)
>30 days ago by kaye1, 1 User, more info save

Disaster+Recovery+Optimization+Solutions+from+Riverbed websnapr

IT can provide a solid disaster recovery strategy for their organization to maximize uptime by using Riverbed's disaster recovery optimization.
>30 days ago by loftenter, 1 User, more info save
http://www.weirdasianews.com/2008/05/17/earthquake-hit-students-find-light-in-the-dark/

Earthquake Hit Students Find Light in the Dark websnapr

19 year old Meng and Gong were neighbors, they are two of the lucky ones to be alive.
>30 days ago by burento, 1 User, more info save
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