Amateur radio proven valuable during natural disasters
During the Joplin tornado in 2011, radio operators implemented their voices, keywords and even Morse code through the radio waves and assisted emergency workers at hospitals and in search and rescue operations.
Even tourist destinations feeling the heat of wildfires
Fires close to Fort Collins were finally put under greater control this last week, but the northern Colorado tourist business has been adversely affected.
Adjust with the times to keep business thriving
With Americans spending less time “purchasing goods and services,” retail stores are trying to adjust to the changing consumer mindset by increasing online options and creating smaller stores in more convenient locations.
Blog posts will gain both positive and negative attention
An intern for NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” recently posted about her collection of music – over 11,000 songs and just 15 CDs were purchased to make the compilation possible.
Blog posts will gain both positive and negative attention
An intern for NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” recently posted about her collection of music – over 11,000 songs and just 15 CDs were purchased to make the compilation possible.
New Hampshire nuclear plant suffered from lack of emergency preparedness
Plant operators failed to properly detect a simulated radiological release at the nuclear power plant and also failed to advise state emergency planning officials during a test of the emergency preparedness process held in April.
Keep tabs on employees’ online surfing to avoid possible security breaches
According to the New York Times, computer specialists say “corporate account takeover” crimes are becoming more common, and small businesses are easier prey because many lack firewalls and monitoring systems.
Knowing your neighbors can help in disaster recovery
According to Daniel Aldrich, an associate professor of political science at Purdue University, who studies how people recover from natural disasters, relationships individuals have with their neighbors often prove to be invaluable during an emergency.
Recovery still needed after reputations damaged online
When misinformation and rumors – or just unfortunate truths – circulate about an enterprise it can dominate the company’s search engine results and in turn, potentially damage the business. Not only will customers possibly decide to leave, the aftermath of cleanup costs could be great.
OSHA fines Mississippi correctional facility for workplace violence
The proposed penalties total $104,100 and include one willful violation, where employees were exposed to workplace violence and the facility failed to take adequate measures to reduce violence after a December 2011 investigation.
