Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

AUGUST 22, 2019

I am the founding editor of the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (IJDRR), which began publishing in August 2012 with just four papers. Seven years later, the submission rate is equivalent to about 1,500 manuscripts per year (although the rejection rate is over 80 per cent). Two years ago, the journal published its first issue to contain 100 papers.

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Princeton Public Library

AUGUST 18, 2019

If you’ve been to the library at all in the past couple of months, you will have noticed the plethora of space-themed paraphernalia decorating our shelves, particularly on the children’s floor. Thanks to this year’s summer reading theme, “A Universe of Stories”—a nationwide theme selected by the Collaborative Summer Library Program—we at the Princeton Public […].

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The Market Urbanism Report

AUGUST 18, 2019

Protests have erupted to protect Hong Kong's liberalized economy and political system. This is a fight worth having.

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GovCast

AUGUST 23, 2019

GSA's assistant commissioner of the Office of Systems Management under the Federal Acquisition Service discusses improvements to the federal government's acquisition systems. Her office includes two programs, the Integrated Award Environment and the Common Acquisition Platform, both of which use modernized technologies to improve systems and processes.

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ParkTalk podcast

AUGUST 22, 2019

Park Commissioner Mike Reilly reflects on his ten years on the Park District Board, what he learned, what the District has accomplished, and why he encourages others to consider running for office in the future. Park Commissioner Mike Reilly reflects on his ten years on the Park District Board, what he learned, what the District has accomplished, and why he encourages others to consider running for office in the future.

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FedHeads

AUGUST 20, 2019

Robert Shea and Francis Rose have been breaking down the complexities of government management in a light-hearted way for over a year. Now, it’s time to hit the big stage at SXSW. Show your support and vote up on FedHeads! [link]. Step-by-step guide to Vote: 1- Click on the link above: • FedHeads Live: A Podcast for Government Nerds : [link]. 2- Log into your SXSW account or create a new account (you will only need to input your name and email address) 3-Click “Vote Up" on the left side of your

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FedHeads

AUGUST 19, 2019

On episode 71, the FedHeads conclude their series recorded live at. AGA PDT 2019 Deputy Assistant Secretary Amy Edwards to talk about data and transparency. On episode 71, the FedHeads conclude their series recorded live at. AGA PDT 2019 Deputy Assistant Secretary Amy Edwards to talk about data and transparency.

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