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From Reporters Without Borders, a new resource: Handbook for bloggers and cyber-dissidents (46 pages, PDF): “Bloggers are often the only real journalists in countries where the mainstream media is censored or under pressure. Only they provide independent news, at the risk of displeasing the government and sometimes courting arrest. Reporters Without Borders has produced this …
From WSJ free contents, Walt Mossberg’s September 21 column reviews several communications tools that consumers may want to consider purchasing to facilitate uninterrupted communications during emergencies.
“The Hurricane Katrina News Directory is a safety information initiative of SafetyIssues.com. Powered by Google News.” Related links: Hurricane Katrina: Lessons Still to be Learned, by Stephen Heath Thibeault, Media Reaction Editor, U.S. Department of State – “This report summarizes and interprets foreign editorial opinion and does not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. …
The American Public Health Association (APHA) has made available for free download in PDF, Linda Landesman’s Public Health Management of Disasters, 2nd Edition, 13 chapters, along with appendices A through Z. [m.r.] Related link: From the Center for Law and the Public’s Health, Hurricane Katrina Response – Legal Issues: “…the Center has developed several memoranda, …
News Release: FCC Takes Steps to Assist in Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief: “Chairman Kevin J. Martin of the Federal Communications Commission today announced steps to provide immediate relief to consumers and businesses harmed by Hurricane Katrina and to enhance the FCC’s planning and response efforts when disaster does strike. The Chairman will propose to provide …
Hurricane Katrina: What you can do, by Mayo Clinic staff, includes resources in the following areas – The basics: Food and water; Protecting against disease; Managing a health condition; and Mental health. Related links: FDA Hurricane Katrina Recovery Update – Seafood Availability and Safety From Medline Plus: Guide to Disasters and Emergency Preparedness Resources National …
Wall Street Journal free feature – Jobs Blog: Sites That Post Openings for Katrina Evacuees, include job opportunites in specific states and localities, in the food and hospitality sectors, and in real estate.
Press release: The National Archives Celebrates Constitution Day, and the Calendar of Events. See also Peggy Garvins’ related article on LLRX.com, The Government Domain: Back to School for Constitution Day
AP reports that financial and business content from CNN.com, Time and its related business oriented publications (Fortune, Business 2.0), will be unified under the brand CNNMoney.com.
From Editor and Publisher, this article explains describes the Times Picayune’s stalwart determination and efforts, despite the devastation of their city, New Orleans, have resulted in their abiloty to continue providing vital information updates and resources using Nola.com website, blogging and message boards.
The New York Times – A Nation Challenged, Remembering Sept. 11, 2001 Pentagon Memorial Web Site Public Viewing of 9/11 Memorial Inspires Deep Emotions
The SANS Internet Storm Center has an Volunteer Database specifically seeking Windows XP experts (in disaster area, shelters); Cisco Wireless (and wired) experts (in disaster area, shelters); and Cisco IDS experts (in DC area). [Politech]
