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Technology & People
Apr 29, 2010
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Is your company technology-driven or people-driven?

That is the question… sort of an informal survey regarding business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Part 1. Choosing between your employees and your technology, which exposes your company to the greatest risk?

And by ‘risk’ I mean which, if managed poorly and failed, would result in the greatest loss, but, if managed and executed well, would result in the greatest increase in profit for your company?  Read More

Mars
Apr 28, 2010
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NASA Scientists: Compelling Evidence of Life on Mars

It looks like Stephen Hawking’s warning that extra-terrestrials may not come in peace may have come just in time.

According to The Sun, NASA scientists unveiled last night that they may, in fact, have compelling evidence of life on Mars.

These are exciting times we live in.

LinkedIn
Apr 28, 2010
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LinkedIn Q&A: Business Continuity & 100% IT Availability?

Click here to read the entire thread on LinkedIn.

The following question was posted earlier today on LinkedIn:

how do you think this statement “I intends to have an IT business continuity plan that ensures 100% availability of organisational IT at all times”?

Continue reading to see my response (and please forgive my typo)  Read More

Earthquake
Apr 27, 2010
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Earthquake Early Warning System Coming to California

At first, 10-15 seconds doesn’t sound like much time. But if you’ve ever been through a significant tremor, you know that short window of warning is enough to do what you need to get to safety… and would be better than nothing.

Interesting read from Emergency Management: Earthquake Early Warning System Coming to California

Eyjafjallajokull eruption - Iceland
Apr 16, 2010
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Iceland Volcano Footage [Video]

I found some really spectacular live footage of the volcano eruption in Iceland that is wreaking havoc with flights across Europe.  The disruption to air service is not just an inconvenience for the airlines.  The impact extends to business travelers who need to meet clients and make sales, shipment of critically important parcels, emergency supplies and organs for transplant.  Read More

yin-yang
Apr 14, 2010
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The Zen of Sarcasm

(courtesy of Mark Richardson)

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me alone.

2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.

3. It’s always darkest before dawn. So if you’re going to steal your neighbor’s newspaper, that’s the time to do it.

4. Don’t be irreplaceable. If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted.

5. Always remember that you’re unique. Just like everyone else.  Read More

Genetically Modified Food, Corn
Apr 13, 2010
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Michael Specter: The Danger of Science Denial [Video]

Here is a great presentation by Michael Specter discussing science il-literacy, unjustified public fears regarding genetically modified food and willingness to partake in homeopathic remedies and unnecessarily vitamin and diet supplements.  Read More

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