Category 5 coverage for a Category 1 storm–crying wolf is dangerous | Crisisblogger Is there any doubt that the overwhelming inclination of major media outlets in today’s hyper-competitive environment is to put ratings above responsibility? Survival is at stake. The problem is that as the coverage of Irene makes clear, lives are also at stake. […]
Why Crisis Communication Needs to Include Social Media, Now | A Desk is a Dangerous Place Chris Battle, a former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Public Affairs Director, basically scores the event Crowdsourcing 100, Government 0. In his post “After Earthquake, DC Government Needs Lesson in Social Media” he says if they don’t adapt, they […]
from Metro Desk The Obama administration took one of its boldest steps yet toward addressing illegal immigration today by announcing it would halt potentially thousands of cases in federal immigration court if they do not involve criminals or people with flagrant immigration violations. Related articles, courtesy of Zemanta: U.S. to review 300,000 deportation cases ACLU […]
Air Cargo Security Requirements – Impact on the Supply Chain | American Airlines Cargo Business Insights A hot topic at the Air Cargo Europe Conference in Munich, Germany last month was discussed by industry leaders, representing various aspects of the Supply Chain, in a panel session titled “Security Requirements – Their Impact on the Supply […]
RealClearWorld – Reuters – World – Aug 11, 2011 – UK may disrupt social networks during unrest Britain is considering disrupting online social networking such as Blackberry Messenger and Twitter during civil unrest, Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday, a move widely condemned as repressive when used by other countries.
“FEMA will not save you,” said Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Al-Qaeda Claims U.S. Mass Transportation Infrastructure Must Drastically Improve Before Any Terrorist Attacks | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source WASHINGTON—In a 30-minute video released Thursday, al- Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri criticized the mass transportation infrastructure of the United States, claiming significant repairs and upgrades would need to be implemented before […]
“FEMA will not save you,” said Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Majority staff of the Committee on Homeland Security has conducted an investigation into the threat by al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen in Somalia, Al Qaeda’s major ally in East Africa, and its efforts to radicalize and recruit Muslim-Americans inside the U.S.
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