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Be Prepared: 4 Steps To Better Data Disaster Planning Forbes While more than a month has gone by since the devastating Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, the photographs and videos of the incredible destruction will be hard to forget. During a disaster, the priority must be the safeguarding of life, but it is ... See all stories on this topic »

The Impossible: Naomi Watts Keeps This Disaster Film Afloat TIME The Impossible, a feature film based on the true account of a Spanish family's experiences during Indonesia's devastating 2004 tsunami, opens in darkness, with a dull roar. A calm blue ocean appears on the screen, then a plane screams into the frame as ... See all stories on this topic » TIME

Britain Orders New Criminal Investigation Into Hillsborough Stadium Disaster New York Times By STEVEN COTTON. Published: December 19, 2012. A court in London on Wednesday overturned the original inquest verdicts of accidental death in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, when 96 Liverpool soccer fans died in a stadium crush. See all stories on this topic »

Europe in 2012: disaster averted but future uncertain Telegraph.co.uk Disaster averted but only just, was the verdict on 2012. In a year described as "existential crisis" by many of Europe's leaders the European Union's single currency went to the brink. Greece appeared as if it was headed for 1930s-style political and ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

An Ingenious Service For Preparing For Disaster Co.Design Even after the devastating earthquake of 2011, the city knows that there's inevitably a worse one on the way . . . eventually. Tomorrow? A year from now? A decade? A lifetime? It's an impossible situation: How can you earnestly prepare for a disaster ... See all stories on this topic » Co.Design

Fiscal crisis deal could spell disaster for America's fragile economy Fox News Washington has always made lots of things—bureaucratic regulations and hot air to name two—and it even prints money that instigates inflation. Now in the names of fairness and fiscal responsibility, President Obama and Speaker Boehner are cooking up ... See all stories on this topic »

Battle brews over disaster relief for Maine, New England fisheries Press Herald WASHINGTON — Republicans in the Senate moved Wednesday to strip funding for New England's struggling groundfishing industry from a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief package that they claim was loaded with money unrelated to the October superstorm. See all stories on this topic » Press Herald

Kansas ranked at bottom for health, disaster prep KCTV Kansas City A national survey ranks Kansas at the bottom among states in being prepared for public health emergencies, terrorism incidents and natural disasters. But state officials took issue Wednesday with the latest, annual "Ready or Not?" report from the ... See all stories on this topic »

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Alaska Residents And Businesses Affected by ... Anchorage Daily News SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Alaska residents and business owners affected by a severe storm that caused high winds and flooding that occurred from September 15 - 30, 2012, U. S. Small Business ... See all stories on this topic »

Wisconsin ranks high in disaster planning Green Bay Press Gazette Wisconsin is among the states best prepared for disease, disaster and bioterrorism, a new report says. The Trust for America's Health, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group, conducts an annual report called "Ready or Not?" with the the Robert Wood Johnson ... See all stories on this topic »

A hot bachelorette reveals her worst dating disaster: This guy takes ... CultureMap Houston Now public relations whiz and one of our Most Eligible Bachelorettes, Ashley Wyatt, shares her dating disasters (watch the video above). Can long distance romance ever flourish? Can long distance romance ever flourish? Perhaps that's not in the cards ... See all stories on this topic »

Flash floods kill 25 in Sri Lanka: disaster agency NDTV The disaster management centre said more than 265,000 people had been cut off in their homes by the floods and thousands more had either sought refuge with relatives and friends or else been given emergency shelter. "We have housed some 18,845 ... See all stories on this topic »

6 Mass. Counties Eligible For Sandy Disaster Aid « CBS Boston CBS Local BOSTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has issued a major disaster declaration for Superstorm Sandy for six Massachusetts counties that means about $22 million is available to state and local governments to share for emergency response and repair ... See all stories on this topic » CBS Local

Disaster Related Tax Deductions: Hurricane Sandy Casualty Loss Deduction Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Hurricane Sandy caused unprecedented and extensive damage to property and businesses in the Tri-State Area. If storm-related damage was sustained to a home, personal property, rental property or a business, the federal tax law may allow the affected ... See all stories on this topic »

FEMA extends disaster assistance deadline The Jersey Journal - NJ.com "At the request of the state, FEMA extended the registration deadline beyond the original 60-day window due to the magnitude of the Hurricane Sandy disaster," FEMA announced in a press release today. Those seeking disaster assistance can visit the ... See all stories on this topic » The Jersey Journal - NJ.com

Rahul Gandhi as PM would be disaster: Ram Jethmalani Zee News "If you ask me, if Rahul Gandhi becomes the PM of the country it will be a disaster," Jethmalani said. Rahul Gandhi as PM would be disaster: Ram Jethmalani. His remarks came on a day when BJP's Narendra Modi gave to boost to his PM ambitions by ... See all stories on this topic »

Avoid a Holiday disaster from dry Christmas trees - KSFY News - Sioux Falls ... KSFY South Dakota's Fire Marshal says as Christmas gets closer he wants everyone to keep fire safety in mind. Fire Marshal Paul Merriman says Christmas trees account for hundreds of fires each year. He says checking the condition of your tree is a small ... See all stories on this topic »

State officials say disaster report sells Nevada short Elko Daily Free Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Two top Nevada public safety officials said Wednesday they think the state is better prepared for to respond to disasters, diseases, bioterrorism and extreme weather than the ranking it got in a national survey. Nevada state emergency ... See all stories on this topic »

New police probe into Hillsborough disaster announced as accidental death ... Washington Post LONDON — After nearly a quarter of a century, the families of the victims of Britain's worst sports disaster are closer in their campaign for the truth. Britain's High Court and the government delivered twin decisions Wednesday that marked significant ... See all stories on this topic »

Gov. Bentley Announces $15.7 Million For Tornado Disaster Relief WHNT HACKLEBURG – Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced more than $15.7 million that will be awarded to nine local governments as they continue their long-term recovery from the April 2011 tornadoes. "This funding will help make communities ... See all stories on this topic » WHNT

Original Hillsborough verdict may be quashed The Independent Today as Home Secretary Theresa May ordered a fresh police investigation into the disaster, the country's most senior judge the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge, quashed the original accidental death verdicts and ordered a new coronial investigation be ... See all stories on this topic » The Independent

Disaster averted: What if Millennial Media had waited for Facebook to IPO? Bizjournals.com (blog) Millennial Media's share price hasn't exactly had an easy go of it since its March debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Despite seeing its stock nearly double in value on the first day of trading, shares of the company are now sitting around $13 – the ... See all stories on this topic »

National key laboratory of nuclear and biochemical disaster protection inaugurated People's Daily Online The National Key Laboratory of Nuclear and Biochemical Disaster Protection was inaugurated at the Chemical Defense Research Institute under the General Armaments Department (GAD) of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on December 18, ... See all stories on this topic »

Deadline for private non-profit disaster loan apps set for Jan. 15 - Milford ... Milford Beacon The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is reminding private non-profit organizations in Delaware determined to be eligible for disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Sandy that the deadline for loan applications is Jan. 15. Low-interest loans ... See all stories on this topic »

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Tennessee Following ... PR Newswire (press release) ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in ... See all stories on this topic »

$15.7 million goes toward long-term disaster relief in Ala. - CBS 42 ... CBS42 $15.7 million goes toward long-term disaster relief in Ala. Video. $15.7 million goes toward long-term disaster relief in Ala. "It's kind of like they honored my mother by doing this." -- Shearie Woods, lost mother in tornado. Reported by: Kaitlin ... See all stories on this topic »

Malaysia's education disaster - time for change Malaysia Kini As election day comes closer, we will be asked for reasons as to why we should want to change the BN. When the question is put to me, I tell people that there is no need to enumerate three, four or five reasons. One reason alone is sufficient for ... See all stories on this topic »

More Iowans prepare for Maya doomsday, other disaster by stockpiling food ... DesMoinesRegister.com John Davis fully expects to wake up to a normal Saturday. Like most Americans, he thinks the idea that the Maya calendar foretells an apocalypse on Dec. 21, 2012, ìis a bunch of bunk.î The 63-year-old resident of Hamburg in southwest Iowa doesnít waste ... See all stories on this topic »

Charges framed in Jnaneswari Express disaster Hindustan Times Charges were framed on Wednesday against 20 accused in the Jnaneswari Express disaster in which 148 passengers were killed in 2010. West Midnapore Additional District and Sessions Judge Partha Pratim Das said trial of the 20 accused would ... See all stories on this topic »

Be prepared for a disaster in 2013 WALB-TV As you make your last minute Christmas preparations, one state agency hopes you'll also prepare for disaster. The Georgia Emergency Management Agency is asking all families and businesses to make disaster preparedness one of their 2013 resolutions. See all stories on this topic »

Hillsborough disaster: Former chief constable to lead 'swift and thorough ... Scotsman A FORMER chief constable is to lead a new criminal inquiry into the Hillsborough disaster, which could result in the prosecution of police officers, the Football Association and Sheffield City Council over the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans. Home ... See all stories on this topic »

Media role in disaster management praised The News International ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and Jang Group on Wednesday arranged first NDMA Media Awards at National Press Club to commemorate the hard work done by the media community during Floods-2011. Federal Minister for ... See all stories on this topic »

MERKLEY AND WYDEN INTRODUCE AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE MORE ... FireEngineering.com Oregons Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today introduced an amendment to the disaster aid bill currently before the Senate to help fund recovery efforts for ranchers, fruit growers, and farmers affected by this years historic wildfires and drought ... See all stories on this topic »

Kiwi gives disaster relief after cyclone - World - NZ Herald News New Zealand Herald ShelterBox - an international not-for-profit organisation that provides emergency accommodation and other survival essentials to disaster victims - also sent a response team to Samoa following massive destruction and loss of lives and property there. See all stories on this topic »

The Drag Of Disaster Insurance Seeking Alpha The Drag Of Disaster Insurance. December 19, 2012 by: Roger Nusbaum | about: VIXH · Eric Falkenstein wrote up a pretty epic takedown of Nassim Taleb in general and his recent book "Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder," in particular. It was a ... See all stories on this topic »

East Stroudsburg's SuccessTSM helps disaster-proof companies keystoneedge If recent history has demonstrated anything, it is that companies need to be better prepared for calamity. Notes Rick Bailey, founder of SuccessTSM in East Stroudsburg, "most companies become very interested in our product once they've had a disaster." ... See all stories on this topic » keystoneedge

ANZ provides FJD100,000 donation for disaster relief Scoop.co.nz (press release) ANZ CEO Pacific and Fiji Vishnu Mohan said: "Cyclone Evan has caused significant damage in Fiji and also in Samoa, and we understand the impact that disasters like this have. We want our customers to know that we will stand beside them as the clean up ... See all stories on this topic »

La. fails to clear disaster preparedness checklist FOX 8 News WVUE-TV La. fails to clear disaster preparedness checklist. Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7:36 PM EST. Written by: FOX8Live.com Staff. File/AP Photo. Washington, D.C. - Louisiana scores a 6 out of 10 on a measure of the state's readiness for a wide ... See all stories on this topic »

Disaster plans, drills can help when evil strikes again Vineland Daily Journal Local Deals Yellow Pages. ADVERTISEMENT. Disaster plans, drills can help when evil strikes again. Attacks fuel need, rational or not, to be prepared. 10:59 PM, Dec 19, 2012 |. Comments · Tweet. Email; Print; Share. LinkedIn; Tumblr; StumbleUpon; Reddit ... See all stories on this topic »

RADARSAT-2 images provided in support of disaster relief efforts of Typhoon ... Canada NewsWire (press release) MDA provided imagery acquired by the RADARSAT-2 satellite over the southern Philippines to support disaster relief efforts. The first imagery covering the Mindanao region was acquired on December 4 and 5, 2012 and was provided to the University of the ... See all stories on this topic »

High court quashes Hillsborough inquest verdicts The Guardian The decision came as a new police investigation into the disaster was announced by the home secretary, Theresa May. The former Durham chief constable Jon Stoddart will lead the new inquiry and liaise with a parallel Independent Police Complaints ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Kan. ranked at bottom for health, disaster prep KOAM-TV Kan. ranked at bottom for health, disaster prep - KOAM TV 7 Joplin and Pittsburg. Member Center: Create Account|; Log In; Manage Account|; Log Out. SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google. Home · Ashley Furniture Room Makeover · News Links · 24th ... See all stories on this topic »

Britain launches new probe into Hillsborough stadium disaster as accidental ... Toronto Star LONDON—Britain's High Court has overturned a ruling that the death of 96 Liverpool fans in the Hillsborough disaster was accidental, and a new criminal investigation into the 1989 stadium tragedy was ordered by the government on Wednesday. See all stories on this topic » Toronto Star

Senators Include Livestock Disaster Assistance As Part Of Sandy Bill WNAX Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow is backing an amendment to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Bill that would extend livestock disaster assistance for one year. South Dakota Cattlemen's Association President Cory EIch says it's long overdue but welcome for ... See all stories on this topic » WNAX

Felixstowe European Gateway ferry disaster memorial plan BBC News A memorial is being planned for those who died in a ferry disaster off the coast of Felixstowe 30 years ago. Six people were killed when the European Gateway, which was leaving Felixstowe, capsized after colliding with a cargo ferry. The ship was left ... See all stories on this topic » BBC News

Pasay City gets Seal of Disaster Preparedness Philippine Information Agency PASAY CITY, December 19 (PIA) -- For putting disaster preparedness on top of the City's development agenda, the City Government of Pasay was awarded the "Seal of Disaster Preparedness (SDP)" by the Department of the Interior and Local Government ... See all stories on this topic »

Ready for disaster Princeton Union Eagle Fairview Northland Medical Center staff and local emergency services personnel had no idea when they gathered for a disaster drill December 11 that three days later a real-life tragedy would be happening 1,300 miles away in Newtown, Conn. As a matter ... See all stories on this topic »

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