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Is it Possible to Keep Up with the Literature?

Emergency Planning

I am the founding editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR), which began publishing in August 2012 with just four papers. I am amazed at how many authors submit work and do not even seem to have spent those vital two minutes putting the basic key words into Google Scholar.

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SIA New Member Profile: Quanergy

Security Industry Association

Gerald Becker : Quanergy, a publicly traded company (NYSE: QNGY and QNGY.WS), was founded in 2012 with the ambition to solve difficult problems in various markets with 3D technology. Tell us the story of your company. Gerald Becker, vice president of market development and alliances at Quanergy.

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Powering Resilience with Critical Event Management

everbridge

According to the IMF’s World Uncertainty Index , “…global uncertainty has increased significantly since 2012. You need to address this from the top management so that you have the help of this authority to prioritise [resilience].”. – Uncertainty is the New Normal. Uncertainty impacts business confidence.

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Growth in Codes and Standards is Essential to Safety within Cannabis Oil Extraction Facilities

National Fire Protection Association

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize recreational use of cannabis. Both the cannabis plant and the industry itself have been growing quite a bit over the past decade. Many other states followed suit.

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Ciudad Juárez Blaze That Killed 39 ‘Should Not Have Happened,’ Fire Safety Expert Says

National Fire Protection Association

In a PBS News Hour article published two days after the incident, witnesses alleged guards at the facility failed to release male detainees after the fire broke out, and Mexican authorities have said they are investigating eight employees for potential criminal charges.

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You Can’t Win!

Plan B Consulting

BP are claiming that the compensation package is being abused, and that they may have to put aside more than the £5.2bn agreed in 2012. For example, local residents could press the local authorities to refuse permission to rebuild on a damaged site”. Last week I was teaching the BCI Good Practice Guidelines 5 day training course.

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You Can’t Win!

Plan B Consulting

BP are claiming that the compensation package is being abused, and that they may have to put aside more than the £5.2bn agreed in 2012. For example, local residents could press the local authorities to refuse permission to rebuild on a damaged site”. Last week I was teaching the BCI Good Practice Guidelines 5 day training course.