Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Cities, Cultural Heritage and the Culture of Responding to Floods

Emergency Planning

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA In the autumn of 1972 I visited a town called Puerto Lumbreras, located in the Province of Murcia in southeastern Spain. It had just been affected by a major flash flood, the effect of a gota fria meteorological phenomenon of the kind that so devastated Valencia in October 2024. The Rambla de Nogalte stream, which runs through the centre of town, was a mass of churned-up mud.

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Some Good News re Devastation of H. Milton

Recovery Diva

From HSNews: Amid Hurricane Milton’s Devastation, a Sliver of Good News Earlier this month Hurricane Milton caused an estimated $50 billion in damage and claimed the lives of at least 14 people, yet didn’t deliver the scale of destruction some had feared. Cellphone data suggest evacuation mandates, warning systems worked.

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Adopting Responsible AI Practices and Governance: Navigating Emerging Regulations

Solutions Review

Schellman’s Avani Desai offers insight on adopting responsible AI practices and governance by navigating regulations. appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. The necessity to establish responsible artificial intelligence (AI) practices has become increasingly important due to the rapid implementation of AI across organizations.

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New CRS Report on Simplifying FEMA’s Assistance Programs

Recovery Diva

From the Congressional Research Service: Simplifying FEMA’s Assistance Programs: Selected Actions Taken and Potential Future Considerations.

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Mastering Remote Onboarding: Proven Strategies for Seamless New Hire Integration

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of November 8; Updates from Infinidat, Pure Storage, Veeam & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of November 8, 2024. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space.

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Empowering IT Generalists: The Cloud-Driven Evolution of IT Management

Solutions Review

SIOS’s Aaron West offers insight on empowering IT generalists and the cloud-driven evolution of IT management. This article originally appeared on Solutions Review’s Insight Jam , an enterprise IT community enabling the human conversation on AI. As cloud technology continues to reshape the IT landscape, the roles of IT professionals are undergoing a significant transformation.

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Is Your IT-Related Risk Beyond Acceptable Limits?

NexusTek

Is your business facing IT risks like cybersecurity threats, compliance gaps, or operational disruptions? See where your business stands.

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Can Track 2 Discussions Help Stem the Decline in U.S.-China Relations?

The Rand Blog

The status of U.S.-China relations calls for additional efforts beyond the usual high diplomacy to cut through the atmosphere of distrust. Unofficial or quasi-official dialogues are underway with scholars, policy analysts, and experts covering topics such as human rights, climate change, and AI.

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Robust Biosecurity Measures Should Be Standardized at Scientific Cloud Labs

The Rand Blog

Cloud labs are revolutionizing scientific research with remote, automated environments, offering on-demand scientific services. With robust security measures, they can maximize potential while ensuring safe and secure research environments.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Adaptation vs. Mitigation of Climate Change: What Do Developing Countries Need?

The Rand Blog

The urgent need to address climate change involves both mitigation and adaptation. Despite high returns on adaptation investments, funding remains stagnant, with developing countries facing a large annual gap. Enhanced support from developed nations is crucial.

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Mastering Human-Machine Warfighting Teams

The Rand Blog

Humans and machines bring different strengths and weaknesses to a combined human-machine team. If military leaders hope to achieve dramatic improvements on the battlefield, human-machine teams will need to learn how to effectively leverage the complementary skillsets of their members.

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