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Community Resilience When Disaster Strikes : Security and Community Health in UK Flood Zones
This book addresses the operationalization of community resilience in the United Kingdom (UK) in connection with severe floods.Written for early academic professionals, students, and community practitioners, it investigates the educational and practical meaning and application of community resilience using a UK-centric local-level case study.Exploring the perceptions of both those who have been affected by a natural hazard and those who have not, the book reveals how trust, community resources, and neighborhood security can offer effective ways of bringing communities together after a natural hazard. The author introduces the topic of community resilience as it applies to disasters in Chapter 1 and its implications for securing and improving the wellbeing of disaster-affected communities in Chapters 2 and 3.In Chapter 4, the lessons learned contributing to the available information and research on community resilience are reviewed.Finally, the author offers recommendations and outlines future directions in coping with the uncertainty and insecurity caused by natural hazards in Chapter 5.
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Energy's Digital Future : Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security
Disruptive digital technologies are poised to reshape world energy markets.A new wave of industrial innovation, driven by the convergence of automation, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, is remaking energy and transportation systems in ways that could someday end the age of oil.What are the consequences—not only for the environment and for daily life but also for geopolitics and the international order?Amy Myers Jaffe provides an expert look at the promises and challenges of the future of energy, highlighting what the United States needs to do to maintain its global influence in a post-oil era.She surveys new advances coming to market in on-demand travel services, automation, logistics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and 3-D printing and explores how this rapid pace of innovation is altering international security dynamics in fundamental ways.As the United States vacillates politically about its energy trajectory, China is proactively striving to become the global frontrunner in a full-scale global energy transformation.In order to maintain its leadership role, Jaffe argues, the United States must embrace the digital revolution and foster American achievement.Bringing together analyses of technological innovation, energy policy, and geopolitics, Energy’s Digital Future gives indispensable insight into the path the United States will need to pursue to ensure its lasting economic competitiveness and national security in a new energy age.
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Energy's Digital Future : Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security
Disruptive digital technologies are poised to reshape world energy markets.A new wave of industrial innovation, driven by the convergence of automation, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics, is remaking energy and transportation systems in ways that could someday end the age of oil.What are the consequences—not only for the environment and for daily life but also for geopolitics and the international order?Amy Myers Jaffe provides an expert look at the promises and challenges of the future of energy, highlighting what the United States needs to do to maintain its global influence in a post-oil era.She surveys new advances coming to market in on-demand travel services, automation, logistics, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and 3-D printing and explores how this rapid pace of innovation is altering international security dynamics in fundamental ways.As the United States vacillates politically about its energy trajectory, China is proactively striving to become the global frontrunner in a full-scale global energy transformation.In order to maintain its leadership role, Jaffe argues, the United States must embrace the digital revolution and foster American achievement.Bringing together analyses of technological innovation, energy policy, and geopolitics, Energy’s Digital Future gives indispensable insight into the path the United States will need to pursue to ensure its lasting economic competitiveness and national security in a new energy age.
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Building Rural Community Resilience Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Drawing from empirical analyses, case studies, and a synthesis of best practices, this book explores how innovation manifests itself in rural places and how it contributes to entrepreneurial development and resilience.Innovation in rural places may come about as a result of new forms of collaboration; policies that leverage rural assets and address critical service or product gaps; novel strategies for accessing financial capital; infusion of arts into aspects of community life; and cultivation of networks that bridge entrepreneurs, organizations, and institutions.The chapters illustrate how a number of innovation-related characteristics relate to economic vibrancy in rural places such as a strong connection to the arts, adaptive and sustainable use of natural resources, value-chain integrated food systems, robust bridging social capital networks, creative leveraging of technology, and presence of innovation-focused entrepreneurs.Through exploration of these and other topics, this book will provide insights and best practices for rural community and economic development scholars and practitioners seeking to strengthen the rural innovation ecosystem.
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How does the security barrier in the store with alarm and security technology work?
The security barrier in a store with alarm and security technology typically consists of sensors placed at entry and exit points. These sensors detect when an item with a security tag passes through them without being deactivated at the checkout. When this happens, the sensors trigger an alarm to alert store staff of a potential theft. Additionally, the security tags on items are usually deactivated at the checkout counter using a special device, allowing customers to leave the store without setting off the alarm.
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On which security technology has your own company specialized?
My company has specialized in developing and implementing advanced encryption technologies for data security. We focus on creating robust encryption algorithms and secure communication protocols to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Our solutions are designed to provide end-to-end encryption for data at rest and in transit, ensuring that our clients' data remains secure and private.
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Should public places be monitored by cameras and security technology?
Public places should be monitored by cameras and security technology to ensure the safety and security of the people using those spaces. These measures can help deter criminal activity, provide evidence in the event of a crime, and help law enforcement respond more effectively to incidents. However, it is important to balance the use of surveillance technology with privacy concerns and ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically. Additionally, there should be transparency and oversight in the use of surveillance technology to prevent abuse and protect civil liberties.
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What are examples of IT security and information security?
Examples of IT security include implementing firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems to protect networks and systems from cyber threats. Information security measures may include encrypting sensitive data, implementing access controls, and conducting regular security audits to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Both IT security and information security are essential to safeguarding an organization's digital assets and preventing unauthorized access or data breaches.
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Everyday Life-Environmentalism : Community Sustainability and Resilience in Asia
This book provides one of the first systematic introductions to the Japanese concept of life-environmentalism, Seikatsu-Kankyo Shugi.This concept emerged in the 1980s as a shared research framework among Japanese social scientists studying the adverse consequences of postwar industrialization on everyday life in communities. Life-environmentalism offers a lens through which the agency of small communities in sustaining their everyday life and living environment can be understood.The book provides an overview of this approach, including intellectual backgrounds and foundational concepts, along with a variety of empirical case studies that examine environmental and sustainability issues in Japan and other parts of Asia.It also includes critical reflections on the approach in light of contemporary sustainability challenges.The empirical topics covered in the book include local community responses to development projects, resource governance, disaster response and recovery, and historical environmental preservation.The chapters are contributed by researchers working at the forefront of the field.It provides only a glimpse into the vast literature that awaits further exploration and engagement in the future. The book is suitable for upper undergraduate students, graduate students, and researchers interested in environmental problems, sustainability and resilience, disaster mitigation and response, and regional development in Asian contexts, particularly Japan.It is well-suited for courses in anthropology, geography, sociology, urban and regional planning, political science, Asian studies, and environmental studies.
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Innovation in Music: Technology and Creativity
Innovation in Music: Technology and Creativity is a groundbreaking collection bringing together contributions from instructors, researchers, and professionals.Split into two sections, covering composition and performance, and technology and innovation, this volume offers truly international perspectives on ever-evolving practices. Including chapters on audience interaction, dynamic music methods, AI, and live electronic performances, this is recommended reading for professionals, students, and researchers looking for global insights into the fields of music production, music business, and music technology.
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Fashion and Environmental Sustainability : Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology
The wide range of topics that the book covers are organised into sections reflecting a cradle to grave view of how entrepreneurial, innovative, and tech-savvy approaches can advance environmental sustainability in the fashion sector.These sections include: sustainable materials; innovation in design, range planning and product development; sustainable innovations in fashion supply chains; sustainable innovations in fashion retail and marketing; sustainable alternatives for end-of-life and circular economy initiatives; and more sustainable alternative fashion business models.
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Climate Change, Community Response and Resilience : Insight for Socio-Ecological Sustainability Volume 6
Climate Change, Community Response, and Resilience: Insight for Socio-Ecological Sustainability, Volume Six presents a fundamental theoretical framework for understanding how community resilience and risk assessment affect climate change adaptation behavior.This framework is based on a 26-chapter theoretical and empirical examination that includes pioneer projects from various regions that illustrate the relationship between theory and practice, reflect a paradigm shift in climate change, community response, and resilience, and focus on these important aspects from a sectoral perspective.Climate change, ecological consequences and resilience are then discussed in the final section. Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles.See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code.
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'Security or Freedom?'
The balance between security and freedom is a complex and delicate one. While security is essential for protecting individuals and society from harm, excessive security measures can encroach on personal freedoms. Conversely, too much freedom without adequate security measures can lead to chaos and endanger the well-being of individuals and society. Finding the right balance between security and freedom is crucial for maintaining a stable and just society. It requires thoughtful consideration of the potential risks and benefits of security measures, as well as a commitment to upholding fundamental human rights and freedoms.
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Do security bouncers become security guards at 17 years old?
In most places, individuals must be at least 18 years old to become licensed security guards. This age requirement is in place to ensure that individuals have the maturity and responsibility needed for the job. While some establishments may hire individuals as security bouncers at 17 years old for specific roles, they would not be considered licensed security guards until they meet the legal age requirement.
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What is the difference between IT security and information security?
IT security and information security are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference between the two. IT security primarily focuses on protecting the digital infrastructure, networks, and systems from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and data breaches. On the other hand, information security encompasses a broader scope, including the protection of all forms of sensitive and valuable information, whether it is in digital or physical form. Information security also involves safeguarding data privacy, compliance with regulations, and managing risks associated with the storage and transmission of information. In summary, while IT security is a subset of information security, the latter encompasses a wider range of protective measures for all types of information assets.
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What experiences have you had with security or airport security?
I have had several experiences with airport security while traveling. I have gone through the standard security screening process, including removing my shoes, belt, and electronics, and placing them in the bins for X-ray scanning. I have also been randomly selected for additional screening, which involved a pat-down and a more thorough inspection of my carry-on items. Overall, I have found airport security to be a necessary inconvenience in order to ensure the safety of all passengers.
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