Vigil for those affected by the natural disaster in Japan Image by Office of Governor Patrick Monday, March 21, 2011 -- Governor Patrick attends a vigil for those affected by the natural disaster in Japan. (Photo credit: Matt Bennett/Governor's Office) Disaster and Catastrophe Risks Financing in Sierra Leone The latest natural disaster resulting in the drowning of over 150 people in Sierra Leone on September 8, 2009 has again highlighted and exposed on an international scale the issues of how our nation addresses and manages liability, not only for catastrophe risks, but risks in general especially in the commercial sector. In the wake of the boat disaster and several other catastrophe losses before, questions such as who will pay death benefits to survivors of the deceased, permanent disability benefits; wages or income loss compensation to the victims, medical expenses of the injured, property damages and replacement of vessels involved in disasters and assumption of … [Read more...]
English Survival Guide – Very Important !
Pocket Survival Guide by Packard Jennings Image by Steve Rhodes soex.org/Event/215.html Packard Jennings - The Pocket Survival Guide Participants are invited to meet at SoEx for a 20-minute workshop to fold instructional pamphlets on how to devise an emergency raft out of recycled product packaging in case of a catastrophic flood- a consequence of consumer waste and mass production that contributes to pollution, and global warming. Once the Pocket Survival Guides are folded, participants will enter various stores and install them on consumer products to replicate “instant savings coupons.” Future customers will be happy to find their household purchases subverted by public art! Pocket Survival Guide is also in NYC through Dec 19th, 2009 www.efanyc.org/one-every-day/ His website centennialsociety.com/durham.html Photos of other pubic art projects that day www.flickr.com/photos/ari/sets/72157622956171944/ English Survival Guide - Very Important ! … [Read more...]
Dog Cancer Survival Guide: For the Dog Owners Out There
Dog Cancer Survival Guide: For the Dog Owners Out There Cancer in dogs is one of the most prevalent diseases in older dogs. In fact, seeing your dog healthy he is not a guarantee that he is cancer free. Cancer takes time to develop and when it starts showing the symptoms, it is usually too late. When that happens, treatment options are now limited and the life expectancy of dogs with cancer is between six months and one year. Cancer is preventable as long as it is detected at its early stage. This is clearly stated in the dog cancer survival guide By the way, this e-book published by a famous veterinarian in Maui. I have seen a lot of books myself about dog cancer treatment and prevention, but so far this is the best e-book I have come across. It is normal to feel sorry, desperate, and hopeless if your dog has been diagnosed with cancer. You must have been visiting forums and websites lately that talks about dog cancer treatment. Do keep in mind that not all … [Read more...]