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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

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

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

(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

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