Corporate Blogs
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10 Jul 2011 | Written by Tim Mitchell
Having run the belt-less, shoe-less gauntlet of airport security I'm reminded just how much life has changed in the last few years. The last few months even - the Arab spring, hurricanes, floods, a tsunami, a near nuclear meltdown and[…]
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Medical Blogs
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17 Jan 2012 | Written by Mark Fleetwood
I have recently finished reading a book entitled 'When Healthcare Hurts – Doctors share their darkest hours'. Perhaps not a book to read before admission to hospital it is, nevertheless, a book that every healthcare professional should take the time[…]
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15 Nov 2011 | Written by Phil Sharples
Standing out in the November damp and chill waiting for colleagues to gather as part of a routine fire drill, I probably wasn't alone in griping a little at the thoroughness of our very efficient fire officers, determined to see[…]
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5 Sep 2011 | Written by Phil Sharples
Attending the inaugural external council meeting for the Institute of Remote Health Care (IRHC) recently, it was encouraging to see that remote medical training and, more specifically, creating quality-enhancing standards for training in remote medicine, is an area which has[…]
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8 Aug 2011 | Written by Phil Sharples
Following the tragic events in Norway, my sympathies are with all those involved, in particular with those who lost loved ones.
My thoughts are also with the firemen, police and paramedics who were called upon to deal with horrific injuries[…]
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Security Blogs
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8 Mar 2012 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
Spring break is a time of fun, adventure and travel. And to keep your plans trouble-free we've got some simple tips to ensure a safe trip.
With Spring Break being so popular amongst students, it's worth remembering that preparation for[…]
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15 Feb 2012 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
For those who travel to Asian countries for business, an overall knowledge of basic cultural practices prior to the trip is vital, not simply to avoid creating offense, but also because an inappropriate comment or action can make or break[…]
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6 Jan 2012 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
The sound of saber rattling continues to grow ever louder in the Middle East as the region remains in a state of turmoil.
Overall foreign investment remains in a growth trend in many locations in this region, which nonetheless remains[…]
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31 Oct 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
The recent death of Libyan leader Moammar Khadafy marks the end of yet another dictatorship, and once again raises the hopes of those desiring to do business in the region.
Libya is only the most recent nation to reach conclusive[…]
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7 Oct 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
It's always a tricky business when governments are forced to slash public programs in order to bring their budgets in line. Unfortunately, in light of the economic turmoil that has battered Europe (Greece, Italy and Portugal in particular) in recent[…]
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22 Aug 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
Recently, one of our senior managers was on business in Mexico City when the vehicle in which he was traveling was stopped at a random checkpoint in a usually prosperous neighborhood. The occupants of the vehicle were searched for weapons[…]
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4 Aug 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
Here in Houston we occasionally have to batten down for a hurricane. But at least we have some degree of warning that a storm is headed our way. Some disasters provide no warning.
Recent events in Norway are chilling reminders[…]
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21 Jul 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
Just as those in the world of security strive to stay abreast of changes in technology and implement measures to thwart thieves and others who harbor ill intentions, there are those who are always working to thwart those security measures[…]
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12 Jul 2011 | Written by Charlie LeBlanc
Even as new technologies usher in new threats to security and safety and pose challenges to privacy, recent events provide solid proof that the old risks still exist and are as valid and volatile as ever.
In the risk management[…]
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