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Lame spam of the day: U.N. natural disaster victim payment

Robert Weiner

This spam is both lame (no graphic, no attempt to make the senders address look legit, mangled English) and odious -- preying on disaster victims (one can hope they're just preying on greedy idiots who will pretend to be disaster victims). Sender: Ban ki Moon (Info@cast.net). Subject: United Nations Headquarters. THE UNITED NATIONS.

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The internet reacts to the CrowdStrike IT disaster that crashed computers worldwide

TechSpot

Those still affected should refer to the company's support site for detailed instructions. CrowdStrike has apologized for the debacle that sparked worldwide panic on Friday, assuring customers it has resolved the issue. Read Entire Article

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Good Data Governance Equals Great Member Experiences

.orgSource

A security incident is a disaster of the highest order. Many of the data disasters I’ve seen result from well-intentioned employees trying to get a job done without the correct information about how to do it. They should receive those instructions from the most reliable source. Much of the data in your systems is not yours.

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11NTC Preview: Technology in Times of Disaster: The Important Role of Social media in Disaster Response and Awareness

NTEN

At the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference this Spring in Washington, DC, we’ll be leading a panel discussion to further explore ways in which social media and technology tools can be used effectively in responding to natural disasters.

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Upcoming Webinar on May 31: Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud

Tech Soup

Pacific time, Backup and Disaster Recovery in the Cloud. This webinar will cover disaster recovery solutions and products that can help you protect your organization's data. Access instructions will be included in the confirmation email sent to you following registration. Register today as space is limited.

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Cool App Roundup: Disaster and Emergency Edition

Tech Soup

This edition of the App It Up project "Cool App Roundup" highlights different ways apps can be used in disaster, crisis, and emergency situations. Preparing for Disaster. The FEMA app includes preparation guidelines for a variety of disasters, including checklists, safety tips, and local shelter maps.

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

Coast Guard, provides disaster assistance and emergency financial support for Coast Guard members. As they have in countless disasters before, the U.S. If you live close enough to donate supplies, please follow the instructions posted here. Funds raised go to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) in Virginia.

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