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Terrorism in today’s society

By: Jorge Palafox

July 28, 2011

In this day and age, we are all familiar with the acts of terrorism; and the fear, injuries and damage they cause.  We not only must contend with foreign attacks as we experienced during 9/11, but also must be vigilant against domestic acts of terrorism as we witnessed occurring recently in Oslo, Norway – senseless, violent acts against primarily innocent people.

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Radiation 101

By: Jorge Palafox

May 10, 2011

Since everywhere you look abounds with an increased awareness of contamination, I thought this would be a good way to start the dialogue within the virtual disaster community.  The focus is to inform the general public with the basics, to share with your neighborhood.  Knowledge is empowering.  Giving you the “low down” from a “what you need to know” perspective, provides you with the pertinent information that can help you decide how to approach any potential threats from increased levels of radiation, especially if you have health issues or know of someone who does.  Remember the most vulnerable are the young – your children –, the ill and the elderly, so it is important to get the facts.

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