This document summarizes an analysis by the World Bank of the potential economic consequences of an avian influenza pandemic. It finds that a widespread bird-to-bird outbreak could reduce global GDP by up to 0.7% as it impacts poultry industries. A mild human pandemic could lower world output by less than 1%, while a severe one like the 1918 Spanish flu may cause a 5% drop and over 70 million deaths. Developing nations would likely see greater effects due to factors like population density and poverty levels. Preventing the spread of avian flu remains important for reducing these risks.
The document briefly mentions reggae music and Bob Marley, a famous reggae artist, without providing much context or detail. It lists the terms "reggae", "teggae", and "bob marley" twice each without explanation.
A person's credit report provides important information about their financial history and creditworthiness. It is important to understand credit reports and how to maintain good credit. Some key things to understand include the different types of credit, your rights and responsibilities regarding credit use, how to obtain and read your credit report, factors that affect your credit score, and steps to correct any errors on your report. Regularly reviewing your credit report and practicing responsible credit habits can help you make informed financial decisions and protect your credit rating over time.
Neil Thornton is a corporate strategist and business speaker who has worked with hundreds of companies over 20 years. He shares insights and trends he has learned through consulting, entrepreneurship, and coaching business leaders. Thornton helps clients execute goals, drive change, and ensure success in today's fast-paced markets through his direct, no-nonsense approach focused on speed, agility and innovation. He has a track record of positively impacting businesses and is highly recommended by former clients and students.
TOWARDS GLOBAL DISASTER RESILIENCE: Every nation has dozens of “windows of opportunity” after a new disaster occurs to use the updated books of knowledge for innovative capacity building. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
This document summarizes an analysis by the World Bank of the potential economic consequences of an avian influenza pandemic. It finds that a widespread bird-to-bird outbreak could reduce global GDP by up to 0.7% as it impacts poultry industries. A mild human pandemic could lower world output by less than 1%, while a severe one like the 1918 Spanish flu may cause a 5% drop and over 70 million deaths. Developing nations would likely see greater effects due to factors like population density and poverty levels. Preventing the spread of avian flu remains important for reducing these risks.
The document briefly mentions reggae music and Bob Marley, a famous reggae artist, without providing much context or detail. It lists the terms "reggae", "teggae", and "bob marley" twice each without explanation.
A person's credit report provides important information about their financial history and creditworthiness. It is important to understand credit reports and how to maintain good credit. Some key things to understand include the different types of credit, your rights and responsibilities regarding credit use, how to obtain and read your credit report, factors that affect your credit score, and steps to correct any errors on your report. Regularly reviewing your credit report and practicing responsible credit habits can help you make informed financial decisions and protect your credit rating over time.
Neil Thornton is a corporate strategist and business speaker who has worked with hundreds of companies over 20 years. He shares insights and trends he has learned through consulting, entrepreneurship, and coaching business leaders. Thornton helps clients execute goals, drive change, and ensure success in today's fast-paced markets through his direct, no-nonsense approach focused on speed, agility and innovation. He has a track record of positively impacting businesses and is highly recommended by former clients and students.
TOWARDS GLOBAL DISASTER RESILIENCE: Every nation has dozens of “windows of opportunity” after a new disaster occurs to use the updated books of knowledge for innovative capacity building. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
The document repeatedly mentions Sinergy University in Belgrade in 2008. It provides no other details, context, or information about the university or year.
This document discusses strategic management and provides examples to illustrate key concepts. It introduces the "Parable of John Smith" to explain strategy, though does not elaborate on the parable. It contrasts two views of firm behavior - the economist view which sees structure determining conduct and performance, versus the strategist view which sees conduct determining structure and winning. It categorizes firms as rule makers, rule takers, or rule breakers based on their size and profitability. Finally, it outlines the characteristics of strategic, administrative, and operational decisions within firms and provides examples of strategic decisions and their attributes.
Two volcanoes in Mexico, Popocatepetl and Colima, have shown increased activity and are threatening to erupt. While current eruptions are not considered dangerous, Popocatepetl poses a threat to Mexico City if its eruptions become more powerful. There are over 1,500 active volcanoes worldwide that could erupt at any time, and eruptions of 11 highly active volcanoes including Katla in Iceland, Pinatubo in the Philippines, and Nyamuragira in the Democratic Republic of Congo would be especially devastating due to their proximity to populated areas.
A megacity means more people (including more homeless and more refugees), more city lifelines, and more buildings (including homes and business enterprizes) that are at risk from the potential disaster agents of each natural hazard. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
The art and science of identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities. Important questions that must be addressed: 1. What level of casualties will occur in a future earthquake if the vulnerabilities in the built environment are not fixed? 2. What level of economic losses will occur in a future earthquake if the vulnerabilities in the built environment. are not fixed? Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Once again, 2013’s disasters demonstrated that it usually takes multiple disasters before the stricken nation decides to become disaster resilient. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Disasters are caused by single- or multiple-event natural hazards that, (for various reasons), cause extreme levels of mortality, morbidity, homelessness, joblessness, economic losses, or environmental impacts. The keys to resilience: 1) know the history of past disasters 2) be prepared 3) have a warning system 4) evacuate 5) learn from the experience
Volcanic Eruptions Are Awesome Manifestations Of Heat Flowing Non-Explosively As A Result Of Mantle Hot Spots (E.G., Hawaii And Iceland) Or Erupting Explosively (e.g., The Pacific Rim, Atlantic Ridge). Volcano Hazards Can Have Far Reaching Impacts Lava Flows: Lahars (Can Bury Villages); Earthquakes (Related To Movement Of magma); “volcanic Winter” (Causing Famine And Mass Extinctions). The Reasons For A Disaster To Occur: The Community Is Un-Prepared For What Will Likely Happen, Not To Mention The Low-Probability Of Occurrence—high-Probability-Of-Adverse- Consequences Event. The Community Has No Disaster Planning Scenario Or Warning System In Place As A Strategic Framework For Early Threat Identification And Coordinated Local, National, Regional, And International Countermeasures. The Community Is Inefficient During Recovery And Reconstruction Because It Has Not Learned From Either The Current Experience Or The Cumulative Prior Experiences. The Keys To Resilience: 1) Know The Eruptive History Of Your Region’s Volcanoes, 2) Be Prepared (e.g., exposure analysis (it is not enough to analyse the hazard) and then systematically analyse vulnerability/fragility of the exposed elements. 3) Have A Warning System 4) Evacuate 5) Learn From The Experience And Start Over. Presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
TYPHOON VONGFONG: A HUGE STORM. On Oct 7, in just 24 hours, Vongfong intensified from a CAT 2 storm to one with, 155 mph wind speeds, and an estimated central pressure of 908 millibars. The typhoon toppled trees, flooded streets and cut power to more than 60,000 homes. 35 people were reported injured in Okinawa and Kyushu, where 150,000 people were evacuated. Fifteen years ago, more than 10,000 people were killed when a cyclone hit roughly the same area, which lacked significant evacuation capability. CONCLUSION: A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN EVACUATION Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
2013 ATLANTIC BASIN HURRICANE SEASON June 1 – December 30. REASONS FOR A SLOWLY DEVELOPING SEASON. "A large area of high pressure over the central Atlantic has been very strong and very good at driving dry air southward into the tropics into September. Generally it is easier for tropical storms to form and tropical storms to streng-then into hurricanes when an un-obstructed supply of moisture available Tropical Storm Karen ---Elventh Storm Of 2013 Season. Expected to be a rainmaker in the USA. Presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
1) The document describes the major floods of 2008 in the Midwestern United States and along the Mississippi River in June-July 2008.
2) It details the extensive damage caused by flooding including dozens of flooded towns and cities, inundated homes and businesses, lost crops and farmland, and disruption of infrastructure.
3) Secondary impacts of the floods included health issues, pollution, and the enlargement of a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico lacking in oxygen.
Flash floods from monsoon rains impact northwest Pakistan again August 1-17, 2013. Another reminder of the importance of continuous learning--especially from our past mistakes. Summer floods are common as a result of monsoon rains that swell rivers and streams across Pakistan. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
FOSS on Government Policy, Industry Adoption, Campus Promotion and Community ...Richard Lin
The document discusses Richard Lin's presentation on the development of open source software in Taiwan over the past decade from the perspectives of government policy, industry adoption, campus promotion, and community development. It provides an overview of how the Taiwanese government, industry, schools and communities have increasingly embraced and supported open source. Richard Lin will discuss the challenges faced and results achieved regarding open source in each of these areas.
El documento trata sobre temas relacionados con la violencia de género, el feminismo, el machismo y la violencia doméstica. Incluye poemas y canciones que describen situaciones de maltrato y abuso dentro de las relaciones de pareja, así como la necesidad de las víctimas de salir de esas situaciones y buscar ayuda. También menciona figuras históricas como Olympe de Gouges que lucharon por los derechos de la mujer.
El documento describe la evolución de la moda a lo largo de la historia, desde la vestimenta de los griegos y romanos hasta la actualidad, pasando por la Edad Media y diferentes décadas del siglo XX como los 60, 70, 80 y 90, caracterizadas por corrientes como los rockeros, mods e hippies.
The document repeatedly mentions Sinergy University in Belgrade in 2008. It provides no other details, context, or information about the university or year.
This document discusses strategic management and provides examples to illustrate key concepts. It introduces the "Parable of John Smith" to explain strategy, though does not elaborate on the parable. It contrasts two views of firm behavior - the economist view which sees structure determining conduct and performance, versus the strategist view which sees conduct determining structure and winning. It categorizes firms as rule makers, rule takers, or rule breakers based on their size and profitability. Finally, it outlines the characteristics of strategic, administrative, and operational decisions within firms and provides examples of strategic decisions and their attributes.
Two volcanoes in Mexico, Popocatepetl and Colima, have shown increased activity and are threatening to erupt. While current eruptions are not considered dangerous, Popocatepetl poses a threat to Mexico City if its eruptions become more powerful. There are over 1,500 active volcanoes worldwide that could erupt at any time, and eruptions of 11 highly active volcanoes including Katla in Iceland, Pinatubo in the Philippines, and Nyamuragira in the Democratic Republic of Congo would be especially devastating due to their proximity to populated areas.
A megacity means more people (including more homeless and more refugees), more city lifelines, and more buildings (including homes and business enterprizes) that are at risk from the potential disaster agents of each natural hazard. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
The art and science of identifying and eliminating vulnerabilities. Important questions that must be addressed: 1. What level of casualties will occur in a future earthquake if the vulnerabilities in the built environment are not fixed? 2. What level of economic losses will occur in a future earthquake if the vulnerabilities in the built environment. are not fixed? Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Once again, 2013’s disasters demonstrated that it usually takes multiple disasters before the stricken nation decides to become disaster resilient. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
Disasters are caused by single- or multiple-event natural hazards that, (for various reasons), cause extreme levels of mortality, morbidity, homelessness, joblessness, economic losses, or environmental impacts. The keys to resilience: 1) know the history of past disasters 2) be prepared 3) have a warning system 4) evacuate 5) learn from the experience
Volcanic Eruptions Are Awesome Manifestations Of Heat Flowing Non-Explosively As A Result Of Mantle Hot Spots (E.G., Hawaii And Iceland) Or Erupting Explosively (e.g., The Pacific Rim, Atlantic Ridge). Volcano Hazards Can Have Far Reaching Impacts Lava Flows: Lahars (Can Bury Villages); Earthquakes (Related To Movement Of magma); “volcanic Winter” (Causing Famine And Mass Extinctions). The Reasons For A Disaster To Occur: The Community Is Un-Prepared For What Will Likely Happen, Not To Mention The Low-Probability Of Occurrence—high-Probability-Of-Adverse- Consequences Event. The Community Has No Disaster Planning Scenario Or Warning System In Place As A Strategic Framework For Early Threat Identification And Coordinated Local, National, Regional, And International Countermeasures. The Community Is Inefficient During Recovery And Reconstruction Because It Has Not Learned From Either The Current Experience Or The Cumulative Prior Experiences. The Keys To Resilience: 1) Know The Eruptive History Of Your Region’s Volcanoes, 2) Be Prepared (e.g., exposure analysis (it is not enough to analyse the hazard) and then systematically analyse vulnerability/fragility of the exposed elements. 3) Have A Warning System 4) Evacuate 5) Learn From The Experience And Start Over. Presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
TYPHOON VONGFONG: A HUGE STORM. On Oct 7, in just 24 hours, Vongfong intensified from a CAT 2 storm to one with, 155 mph wind speeds, and an estimated central pressure of 908 millibars. The typhoon toppled trees, flooded streets and cut power to more than 60,000 homes. 35 people were reported injured in Okinawa and Kyushu, where 150,000 people were evacuated. Fifteen years ago, more than 10,000 people were killed when a cyclone hit roughly the same area, which lacked significant evacuation capability. CONCLUSION: A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN EVACUATION Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
2013 ATLANTIC BASIN HURRICANE SEASON June 1 – December 30. REASONS FOR A SLOWLY DEVELOPING SEASON. "A large area of high pressure over the central Atlantic has been very strong and very good at driving dry air southward into the tropics into September. Generally it is easier for tropical storms to form and tropical storms to streng-then into hurricanes when an un-obstructed supply of moisture available Tropical Storm Karen ---Elventh Storm Of 2013 Season. Expected to be a rainmaker in the USA. Presentation courtesy of Dr Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
1) The document describes the major floods of 2008 in the Midwestern United States and along the Mississippi River in June-July 2008.
2) It details the extensive damage caused by flooding including dozens of flooded towns and cities, inundated homes and businesses, lost crops and farmland, and disruption of infrastructure.
3) Secondary impacts of the floods included health issues, pollution, and the enlargement of a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico lacking in oxygen.
Flash floods from monsoon rains impact northwest Pakistan again August 1-17, 2013. Another reminder of the importance of continuous learning--especially from our past mistakes. Summer floods are common as a result of monsoon rains that swell rivers and streams across Pakistan. Presentation courtesy of Dr. Walter Hays, Global Alliance for Disaster Reduction
FOSS on Government Policy, Industry Adoption, Campus Promotion and Community ...Richard Lin
The document discusses Richard Lin's presentation on the development of open source software in Taiwan over the past decade from the perspectives of government policy, industry adoption, campus promotion, and community development. It provides an overview of how the Taiwanese government, industry, schools and communities have increasingly embraced and supported open source. Richard Lin will discuss the challenges faced and results achieved regarding open source in each of these areas.
El documento trata sobre temas relacionados con la violencia de género, el feminismo, el machismo y la violencia doméstica. Incluye poemas y canciones que describen situaciones de maltrato y abuso dentro de las relaciones de pareja, así como la necesidad de las víctimas de salir de esas situaciones y buscar ayuda. También menciona figuras históricas como Olympe de Gouges que lucharon por los derechos de la mujer.
El documento describe la evolución de la moda a lo largo de la historia, desde la vestimenta de los griegos y romanos hasta la actualidad, pasando por la Edad Media y diferentes décadas del siglo XX como los 60, 70, 80 y 90, caracterizadas por corrientes como los rockeros, mods e hippies.
La meva presentació és un Pecha Kucha, que això vol dir que hi han 20 diapositives i cada diapositiva triga 20 segons en passar-se. El meu Pecha Kucha tracta sobre els diferents tipus de balls i danses que podem trobar arreu del món.
Este documento lista y brinda enlaces sobre diferentes bailes del mundo, incluyendo el bamba, bhangra, bollywood, cha-cha-cha, danza del vientre, flamenco, hip hop, lambada, merengue, pasodoble, rock and roll, rumba, salsa, swing, tango, twist y vals.
Este documento lista varias fuentes sobre la historia del baloncesto. Incluye enlaces a sitios web sobre la historia del baloncesto en español e inglés, foros de baloncesto profesional, blogs sobre jugadores de la NBA y aspectos culturales del baloncesto.
El documento habla sobre los deportes más populares y menos conocidos en el mundo. Menciona que el fútbol, baloncesto, tenis, voleibol y béisbol son los deportes más practicados globalmente. Algunos deportes menos conocidos discutidos incluyen el fútbol gaélico, cricket, lacrosse y la pelota vasca. También menciona algunos deportes populares en España y Cataluña como la esgrima, bitlles catalanes y castellers. Finalmente, proporciona algunas estadísticas sobre el porcentaje de
Este documento defiende la igualdad entre todos los seres humanos y la necesidad de reconocer que solo existe una raza humana. Argumenta que mientras no se reconozca esta igualdad y se sigan considerando características como el color de piel por encima de otros atributos, continuarán existiendo conflictos y guerras entre los humanos.
Este documento discute la influencia de las redes sociales y algunos de sus efectos. Menciona que las redes sociales pueden crear dependencia y desesperación en algunas personas y que muchos usuarios pasan mucho tiempo libre en ellas. También indica que las redes sociales generan grandes ingresos publicitarios y proporciona algunas estadísticas sobre el número de usuarios en Cataluña, España y a nivel mundial, señalando que no hay privacidad en ellas.