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1 149 SECTION AREA Saving lives through early warning systems and emergency preparedness Maryam Golnaraghi Ph.D, chief; James Douris, technical officer and Jean-Baptiste Migraine, junior professional officer, Disaster Risk Reduction Division, World Meteorological Organization Every year disasters cause significant impacts around the globe. Disasters caused by meteorological, hydrological and climate-related hazards such as floods, tropical cyclones, droughts and heat waves are the most frequent and extensive geographically, resulting in the largest share of overall impacts. Statistics from the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED) reveal that during the period , nearly 8,00 disasters caused by natural hazards worldwide killed about two million people and resulted in losses of USD1. trillion. During this period, about 90 per cent of disasters caused by natural hazards were of meteorological or hydrological origin, accounting for 1.3 million losses of life and 1,200 trillion US dollars (respectively 71 per cent and 78 per cent of overall impacts). Over the last 0 years, globally, the recorded number of disasters and their associated economic losses have increased by nearly tenfold and 0-fold, respectively. However, the associated loss of life has decreased ten-fold. This reduction in loss of life is linked to the development of effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) policies and strategies, particularly related to linking early warning systems to emergency preparedness and planning at national to local levels. Decadal loss of life related to geological versus hydrometeorological hazards casualties per decade (millions) Geological Hydrometeorological decade Source: EM-DAT: The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Université Catholique de Louvain Brussels Belgium Years of international cooperation to support national capacities for early warning systems Over the years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, has acted as an authoritative voice for weather, water, climate and disasters of hydrometeorological origin, and has promoted the importance of prevention and preparedness measures including risk assessment, early warning systems and sectoral planning to reduce the impacts of weather, climate and water- related hazards. Through the coordinated networks of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of its 188 members, WMO coordinates the networks of Global Observing System, Global Telecommunication System and Global Data Processing and Forecasting System, providing a wide range of products and services based on observations, monitoring, hazard analysis, forecasting to provide capacities to developing and least developed countries for issuance of warnings. One of the core activities of WMO has been the consolidation of general requirements for global Earth observations and the coordination of consistent, systematic and continuous collection and archiving of hydrometeorological observations. Furthermore, through establishment of standards, guidelines and procedures for data collection, quality control, formatting, archiving and rescue, WMO has assisted countries, through their NMHSs, to enhance their capacity in this area. WMO continues to work towards ensuring consistent data quality and accessibility across national boundaries for the purpose of improving risk management capabilities at the regional and subregional levels. Through the WMO Global Observing System, operated by the National Meteorological Services, data are collected from 17 satellites, hundreds of ocean buoys, thousands of aircraft and ships and nearly 10,000 landbased stations. More than 0,000 weather reports and several thousand charts and digital products are disseminated daily through the WMO Global Telecommunication System, which interconnects all countries through their National Meteorological Services around the globe. The WMO Global Data Processing and Forecasting System involves three World Meteorological Centres (WMCs) and 40 Regional [ 1 ]
2 WMO coordinated global operational network in Support of national early warning systems Meteorological, hydrological and climate observations National Meteorological and Hydrological Services Meteorological, hydrological and climate value-added products and warning advisories Global Telecommunication System Regional Meteorological Training Centres Drought Monitoring Centres Medium Range Forecasting Centre Tropical Cyclone Forecasting Centres Environment Emergency Response Centres Regional Meteorological and Hydrological Specialised Centres World Meteorological Centres Global Data Processing and Forecasting System Source: World Meteorological Organization Specialized Meteorological Centres (RSMCs), as well as regional climate and drought monitoring centres. These centres, which are operated by NMHSs, ensure cooperation at global, regional and national levels to process data and routinely provide countries with analyses and meteorological forecasts, supporting early warning capacities through their NMHSs. An example is the WMO Global Tropical Cyclone Early Warning System. It comprises a coordinated observing network for collecting and sharing data, six Regional Specialized Meteorological Centers 1 providing tropical cyclone analysis, forecasts and alerts to the National Meteorological Services and five regional committees, which ensure ongoing improvements in the tropical cyclone forecasting and operational coordination for the upcoming season. This enables the availability of tropical cyclone warning capacities in all countries at risk. WMO is working on an integrated approach to ensure utilization of this coordinated network to support national warning systems for a wide range of hazards including floods, droughts, sand and dust storms, severe storms, storm surges and other marine related hazards. Components of effective early warning systems Effective early warning systems involve four operational components, including: Observing, detecting, monitoring and forecasting hazards, and developing warning messages Assessing the potential risks and integrating risk information in the warning messages Distributing, rapidly and reliably, understandable warnings to authorities, risk managers and the population at risk, with levels of warning that are linked to levels of preparedness, readiness and emergency operations Community-based emergency planning, preparedness and training programmes to ensure effective response to warnings to reduce the potential impacts. Development of capacities along these four components would require political commitment and investments for development of early warning systems and emergency preparedness reflected in disaster risk management plans and budgets, legislations that define explicitly roles and responsibilities of various authorities and agencies at national to local levels. Operational implementation of warning systems would also require a coordinated approach among different stakeholders with clear protocols and procedures that enable effective coordination at national to community levels. Furthermore, there is need for systematic and evaluation of the system at all levels following each event, to ensure improvements over time. International cooperation for strengthening national early warning system capacities While the benefits of early warning systems have been demonstrated over the last decades, national policies in many countries continue to stress post-disaster response and relief operations. There remain significant defi- [ 16 ]
3 Criteria for effective early warning systems 2 Coordination among National Services Meteorological Hydrological Geological Marine 3 1 National to local governments supported by DRR plans, legislation and coordination mechanisms Communication and Dissemination preventive actions 4 Community Preparedness Health (etc.) Source: International Experts Symposium on Early Warning Systems for Integrated Disaster Risk Management, May 2006 ciencies in investments in systematic and sustainable early warning systems and emergency preparedness programmes at the national to community levels, posing urgency for the scientific and technical, development and humanitarian community to work together to raise political awareness on the benefits of early warning systems and emergency preparedness and to assist countries in developing these capacities. The concept of early warning systems has received significant international attention in the past few years. 2 Results of the Global Survey of Early Warning Systems, commissioned by the Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, together with national and regional capacity assessment surveys conducted by the WMO, indicate that in many countries there is need for development of early warning systems as an integral part of national DRR strategies. The adoption of the Hyogo Declaration and Hyogo Framework for Action : Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA) by 168 countries during the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (January 200, Kobe, Japan), marked the beginning of a new era for disaster risk management, with the second high priority area stressing the importance of identifying, assessing and monitoring disaster risks and enhancing early warnings. In May 2006, following the Third International Early Warning Conference (Bonn, Germany), WMO convened the First International Experts Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (Geneva, Switzerland, May 2006) (MHEWS-I), also co-sponsored by the World Bank, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (ISDR) Secretariat and UNESCO, in which nearly 100 experts from the networks of 20 technical, humanitarian and development agencies participated. The MHEWS-I: Provided recommendations pertaining to major gaps in governance, organizational coordination and operations aspects of early warning systems along the four components of early warning systems Identified criteria for good practices in early warning systems Identified examples of good practices including the France Vigilance System, Shanghai Multi-Hazard Early Warning and Emergency Response Programme, Bangladesh Cyclone Preparedness Programme, and Cuba Cyclone Preparedness and Response System Recommended the need for strengthened coordination and collaboration among agencies across components of early warning systems. 3 Since 2007 WMO, through an integrated planning approach with other partner humanitarian and development agencies (e.g. IFRC, World Bank, OCHA) and regional agencies, has been initiating national demonstration and pilot projects to develop, analyse and document good practices in early warning systems. In [ 17 ]
4 The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale Category One Hurricane: Category Two Hurricane: Category Three Hurricane: Category Four Hurricane: Category Five Hurricane: Winds 74-9 mph (64-82 kt or km/hr). Storm surge generally 4- ft above normal. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage Winds mph (83-9 kt or km/hr). Storm surge generally 6-8 feet above normal. Some roofing material, door, and window damage of buildings. Considerable damage to shrubbery and trees with some trees blown down. Considerable damage to mobile homes, poorly constructed signs, and piers. Winds mph ( kt or km/hr). Storm surge generally 9-12 ft above normal. Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings. Damage to shrubbery and trees with foliage blown off trees and large trees blown down. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by battering from floating debris. Winds mph ( kt or km/hr). Storm surge generally ft above normal. Some complete roof structure failures on small residences. Shrubs, trees, and all signs are blown down. Extensive damage to doors and windows. Winds greater than 1 mph (13 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft above normal. Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. All shrubs, trees, and signs blown down. Source: National Hurricane Center Miami: May 2009, WMO will be convening the 2nd International Experts Symposium on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS-II), to be hosted by Météo-France in Toulouse, France. Through collective analysis of lessons learned from demonstration and pilot projects, the goal of this of MHEWS-II is to develop the first set of comprehensive guidelines on governance, organizational coordination and operational aspects of early warning systems leveraging cooperation at regional, national and community levels. Examples of good practices in early warning systems French Vigilance System In December 1999, the severe winter storm Lothar led to nearly 100 casualties and an estimated USD8 billion economic losses in France. Following this disaster, the French Vigilance System was established in close collaboration between the Ministry of Transportation (responsible for provision of weather forecasts and warnings through Météo-France) and the Ministry of Interior (responsible for emergency preparedness and response), and was later complemented by a hydrological component, involving the Ministry of Ecology, Environment and Sustainable Development (responsible for flood forecasting). The French Vigilance System, supported by an inter-ministerial steering committee, became operational in November However, the 2003 heat wave led to nearly 20,000 casualties and an estimated USD4 billion economic losses in France. Lessons learned from this event were instrumental in setting up the heat/health warning module within the Vigilance System, involving close collaboration between Météo-France and the Ministry of Health (through the National Institute for Health Surveillance). Since 2003, new legislation has been enacted to enhance emergency preparedness and response to the Vigilance System, including: The law for natural and technological risks (30 July 2003) which is administrated by the Ministry of ecology and sustainable development, promoting adequate urban planning, protection measures, and dissemination of precise information about risks to the citizens The law for civil protection and crisis management (13 August 2004), which defines the roles and responsibilities of the different agencies in the context of crisis management, calls on the responsibility of citizens in ensuring their security, and emphasizes the need for continuous government watch on any risks that would require operational response The Organic Law (1 January 2006) on finance, which allows for the distribution of budgets among different agencies, further strengthening interagency collaborations for implementation of specific programmes. In the French Vigilance System, information about risks of hydrometeorological and climate phenomena at subregional and local levels is communicated on a map, with four colour-coded levels of vigilance. This map is updated at least twice a day and distributed to authorities and the public. If needed, authorities also get additional customized information for better planning and response operations. The system is continually improved through a mechanism involving all partners. Bangladesh Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme Bangladesh is one of the good practices in demonstrating benefits of investments in emergency preparedness and tropical cyclone early warning system. Cyclone Bhola, on 12 November 1970, has been the deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded in modern times. Up to 300,000 people lost their lives, primarily as a result of the associated storm surge that flooded much of the low-lying islands of the Ganges Delta. This cyclone was the sixth cyclonic storm and the most powerful of the 1970 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, reaching a strength equivalent to a category three hurricane. The coastline of Bangladesh was yet again devastated by Cyclone Gorky in 1991, leading to an estimated 140,000 deaths. Following [ 18 ]
5 Two examples of good practices in early warning systems: France vigilance System and Bangladesh Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme France Vigilance System Bangladesh Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme Coordination among technical agencies Meteoroligical Department Disaster management information centre Shelters & community preparedness Security services & decision makers General Public Dissemination: networks of volunteers Source: World Meteorological Organization these tragic disasters, the Government of Bangladesh through the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, together with the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, developed the Cyclone Preparedness Programme. Since 2003, the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) complements the Cyclone Preparedness Programme, promoting community participation in the construction and maintenance of cyclone shelters. In November 2006 the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, CDMP, the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management and the Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding to clarify roles and responsibilities of each agency for early warning dissemination. A Disaster Management Information Centre has been initiated under the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, to archive and disseminate meteorological, hydrological and climate information and warnings provided by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, anticipate and assess damages, coordinate relief operations, and advise national planning processes so as to reduce disaster risks. Bangladesh s regulative framework for disaster management, as updated in 2008, includes a Disaster Management Act, defining mandatory obligations and responsibilities among Ministries and agencies; a National Disaster Management Policy, describing the national objectives, and strategies in disaster management; a National Plan for Disaster Management , complemented by hazard-specific management plans (flood, cyclone, storm surge, tsunami, earthquake, drought, river erosion), and Standing Orders on Disaster, detailing roles and responsibilities of committees, ministries and other organizations in DRR and emergency management. On the operational levels, this programme involves a coordinated approach to emergency preparedness and planning at national to community levels., linking the early warning of tropical cyclones issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Agency (BMA) to an emergency preparedness and response programme building upon a network of 33,000 volunteers at the community levels who assist with preparedness planning, drills, alert dissemination, evacuations, first aid, relief, and ongoing community education and training. A warning preparedness mechanism using a flag system enables the linking different levels of threat to appropriate actions to minimize the impacts. This preparedness programme is complemented with the development of concrete shelters raised on 12-foot pillars to allow tidal surges to flow beneath, allowing the population in the low-lying coastal region an effective evacuation mechanism. Furthermore, in 2006 the system was further enhanced, with the setting up of the Disaster Management Information Centre, which archives and disseminates up-to-date weather, climate and seismic observation data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, anticipates and assesses damages, coordinates relief operations, and advises national planning processes so as to reduce disaster risks. The benefits of this programme were realized in November 2007 during the Cyclone Sidr, the equivalent to a category four hurricane, when loss of life was significantly reduced to 3,000. Following this event, the assessments carried out in the region and with consideration for potential increase in risks associated with such hydrometrological hazards linked to climate change, loss of life and economic losses in Bangladesh could be further reduced through development of additional cyclone shelters in the low-lying areas and more investments in infrastructure that could withstand the powers of the cyclones and storm surges in this region. [ 19 ]
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The Amsterdam Mamas Recommend awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services in the city for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents.
Presenting the winner of the category Best Day Out (Outdoors) For Families in or around Amsterdam:
Amsterdamse Bos
The Amsterdamse Bos is a vast, man-made, leafy park, a mere 20 minute bike ride from the Rijksmuseum. There is plenty to see and do in the Bos – walking, horse riding, visiting the goat farm, biking, picnicking, canoeing, swimming, taking a guided walking tour or a boat ride with a forester, and of course the Blossom Park is well worth a visit in April. Recently, the Amsterdamse Bos received its fifth certificate of excellence in a row from Tripadvisor, which puts its in their hall of fame. Entrance and parking are free of charge.
The Runners-up were:
Amsterdamse Bos – Geitenboerderij
Look for the Mamas Recommend window sticker, certificate, or online logo around the city, and you'll be sure that the business or service you are using is tried and trusted by the Amsterdam Mamas community!
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- Jessica Wamala
Jessica was recently awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Jessica graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. from Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in May 2013, with majors in political science, Arab and Islamic studies, and Global interdisciplinary studies. She has just completed her M.A. in political science at Villanova. Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust, on Saturday announced the names of the 32 American men and women chosen as Rhodes Scholars representing the United States. Jessica Wamala (Milford, N.H.) became the third Villanova University student-athlete in the institution's history to receive the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England, and may allow funding in some instances for four years.
- Fiona Grugan
As an IGIS and Latin American Studies Double-Major, Fiona won the prestigious Alejandro Reyes Scholarship Competition for 2012. The Alejandro Reyes Scholarship Award is given annually to a junior for excellence in Latin American Studies by the Pan American Association of Philadelphia. The winner is chosen by a competition among students from the area colleges and universities. Fiona was presented with the Award and a check for $1,500 on April 12 at the Union League of Philadelphia during the celebration of the Pan American Day Event by the Pan American Association.
- Casey Richards
An IGIS graduate in 2013, Casey Richards was awarded the Gilman Scholarship for her studies abroad in Japan. In addition to the Gilman Scholarship, Casey Richards was offered a prestigious State Department Internship. Casey's internship will take her to the Marshall Islands. Her blog contains detailed information for other students who plan to travel abroad in Japan.
- Jerisa Upton
Jeris was a 2014 graduate with an IGIS and Honors major and a minor in Chinese Studies. She was also a Presidential Scholar and Critical Language Scholar. She was selected as a 2012 Boren Scholar to study abroad in China through CIEE's Advanced Chinese Studies Program at Peking University during the 2013 spring semester. Jerisa began her study of Chinese independently through self study in seventh grade and tested into Advanced Chinese as a freshman at Villanova. Receiving the Critical Language Scholarship as a freshman, Jerisa demonstrated her commitment to intensive language study and understanding Chinese culture, politics and beliefs through full immersion.
During the summer of 2011, Jerisa participated in a Chinese Speech Contest at Beijing Normal University and was awarded third place out of the 42 contestants in the category.
- Weddy Worjroh
IGIS and Sociology major Weddy Worjorh was awarded the Villanova Fulbright Scholarship for 2012-13.


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Codenomicon Launches Verification Program for Critical Systems
SARATOGA, CA, and LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Aug 6, 2014) - Codenomicon, a leading developer of proactive cybersecurity solutions, today announced the launch of its new security and robustness verification program, CodeVerify. The program is tailored for manufacturers of critical systems, such as industrial control systems and medical devices, to improve product security as a part of their development process. Codenomicon will only award the CodeVerified status to those products, upon extensive external review, that demonstrate the highest levels of maturity specific to security and robustness.
"As the Internet of Things continues to progress, a higher level of visibility is required to ensure true safety and security. While our customers have found our tools to be invaluable in helping them build more secure and robust devices, they are looking for a best-of-breed standard to set as a baseline goal for security," says David Chartier, CEO of Codenomicon.
"CodeVerify caters to the demands of these leading companies who have been asking for a benchmarking standard so that as they continue with their testing and analysis, they can easily compare their products against the most mature, secure and robust standards. Using Codenomicon tools allows them to test and gain visibility at the highest levels. CodeVerified confirms this status to the industry at large."
The CodeVerify program is intended to provide security and robustness testing metrics for a wide range of industries, including industrial control systems, medical devices, automotive, networking equipment, software applications, and mobile applications. The program works in two very important ways:
- Provides manufacturers of critical systems with the capabilities they need to ensure the security and robustness of their products. All the testing expertise needed is built into the automated tools enabling manufacturers to establish a superior development process without straining their resources.
- Gaining the CodeVerified status demonstrates a commitment to security, quality and robustness to customers through independent confirmation that products are secure and robust against external attacks.
"These are industries that are rapidly embracing connectivity after a long history of isolation, amplifying the need to a heightened standard of security," says Mike Ahmadi, Global Director of Critical Systems Security at Codenomicon. "In an answer to this shift, we have noticed a keen interest for our testing, intelligence and security products across these critical industries that power the connected world. The CodeVerify program is designed to make this transition far more smooth and secure."
CodeVerify engages a four-step process including three internal test phases including automated testing tools and a rigorous external review by Codenomicon experts. Steps one and two include extensive scanning of product software and product interfaces, reviewing open source and third party software and any security and identifying all product interfaces that are open to attacks. Thirdly, all the protocol implementations in the open interfaces are tested with Codenomicon's award-winning Defensics security testing solutions. Finally, all test results are sent to Codenomicon for independent assessment and verification.
The Codenomicon Defensics test platform is already used in a number of industries to verify the security and robustness of critical systems. Verizon uses Codenomicon Defensics as its lab entry criteria and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses Codenomicon test tools in its cybersecurity laboratory. Software companies and open source development organizations, network equipment manufacturers, government agencies and critical infrastructure operators rely on Codenomicon's solutions and expertise to ensure the security and resilience of deployed services and network equipment.
About Codenomicon
Codenomicon is the leader in helping companies and organizations worldwide build and maintain trusted products, applications, infrastructures and experiences to keep their customers, partners and stakeholders safer in an increasingly threatening world. We dramatically reduce the risk and incidence of damaging security intrusions and exploits by helping our customers identify and remediate vulnerabilities at every stage of the digital experience -- from product development and build, through deployment and use. Founded in 2001, the company was spun out of the successful PROTOS test tools research of the Oulu University Secure Programming Group. Years later, the world-proven Codenomicon Defensics™ platform remains unmatched in its ability to quickly find quality, resiliency and security flaws within the broadest array of applications. Thousands of developers and security analysts across telecommunications, networking, manufacturing, financial services and defense industries rely on Codenomicon to reduce costly reputation, quality and compliance risks. www.codenomicon.com / (@Codenomicon)
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Spain is one of the main recreation areas chosen for leisure by citizens of the European Union and Western European countries. For many years the Spanish real estate sector has been in the centre of attention of investors from all around the world which accounts for a continuous growth in the volume of the residential facilities constructed in Spain and explains a stable increase in the cost of residential property. However, due to a consistent mortgage lending strategy implemented by Spanish banks, not only well-off Europeans and wealthy citizens of other countries but also low-income categories of the European population can afford to buy Spanish real estate.
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3rd Annual Healthy Lives Matter Alzheimer's Education Seminar
The 3rd Annual Healthy Lives Matter Alzheimer's Education Seminar was held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus. Over 400 participants were in attendance with over 30 vendors providing dementia support services and other essential resources.
Sessions included a focus on sibling relationships, prevention strategies, the cost of care, brain health, and overcoming caregiver guilt. Dementia Live, a high-impact dementia simulation experience immersed participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it's like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Commissioner Brooks shared his own personal story as a caregiver and how this devastating disease not only impacts a family or a community, but an entire nation.
The event was made possible and offered free of charge by the generous support of our partners and sponsors: Alzheimer's Association North Central Texas Chapter, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus, United Way Area Agency on Aging, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth.
Thank you for making our 3rd annual event a tremendous success!
4th Annual Healthy Lives Matter
Prostate Cancer Event
This year's Prostate Cancer Screening Event was by far our highest attended prostate cancer event. On Saturday, February 10th, Men and their families from across Tarrant County and beyond attended not only for their health, but for their loved ones as well. Thank you to all our partners who made this event such a success. Thank you Dr. Keith Argenbright and staff, with Moncrief Cancer Institute, for being an invaluable contributor/partner. Thank you Annabel Luna and colleagues, with JPS Health Network, for providing exceptional service to our attendees. And thank you to our other sponsors and partnering agencies: Tarrant County Public Health, North Texas Prostate Coalition, Texas Rangers, Iglesia Bautista, ITOP, Frisco Rough Riders, Aetna, Cigna, Texas Health Resources, SBL Architecture, and United Healthcare for all your hard work and contributions.
NACo Poverty Summit in Fort Worth, TX
As Tarrant County Commissioner and President of the National Association of Counties (NACo), Commissioner Brooks' presidential initiative focuses on the critical role counties play in breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty, especially with our children. This past December, Tarrant County hosted the NACo Poverty Summit in Downtown Fort Worth. More than 160 county leaders from across the country gathered in Fort Worth to examine anti-poverty initiatives and the critical role counties play in breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty. County leaders and national experts discussed the impact of poverty on children and families and how county leadership and investments in early childhood development help to lower future costs in health, child welfare, safety, justice and other systems.
Commissioner Brooks held his 2nd Annual Healthy Lives Matter Alzheimer's Education Seminar on August 19, 2017. Over 200 attendees took advantage of educational sessions and information provided by over 40 local exhibitors. Thank you to all the sponsors, partners, volunteers and staff that made this event a possibility again this year. We hope to see you again next year!
On July 24, 2017, Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks was sworn in as the new President of the National Association of Counties (NACo). In his new role, Commissioner Brooks will focus on his presidential initiative, "Serving the Underserved." This initiative will focus on the critical role counties play in breaking multi-generational cycles of poverty, especially with children. NACo unites the country's 3,069 county governments and officials together to advocate on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public's understanding of county government, and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. For more information on NACo and Commissioner Brooks' presidential initiative please visit www.naco.org.
Thank you for HELPING US KNOCK PROSTATE CANCER OUT THE PARK! This past February 11th, Commissioner Brooks hosted the 3rd Annual Prostate Cancer Screening Event. Over 200 participants were in attendance from all across the DFW-Metroplex. The event provided men with FREE prostate cancer screenings. It also provided participants and their families with educational support through increased awareness.
On October 7, 2016, Commissioner Brooks was honored as Elected Official of the year by Cenikor at the Join The Voices For Recovery luncheon. The Cenikor Foundation provides quality substance abuse and behavioral health services in the community through a continuum care for adults and adolescents.
Commissioner Brooks' has worked diligently to collaborate efforts
with committed community partners to effect change. He continues to
advocate and champion for opportunities for those who have stumbled
along the way.
Thank you Cenikor for your hard work and dedication to improving the lives of others. To learn more about the Cenikor Foundation, visit their website at www.cenikor.org.
On August 20, 2016, Commissioner Brooks introduced the Inaugural Health Lives Matter Alzheimer's Education Series Event. This new education series provided participants with educational sessions, health services and resources which will increase awareness and become a trailblazer to new and improved service outlets. Over 200 participants were in attendance at the Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus in Downtown Fort Worth. Partners included prominent organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, United Way Area Agency of Tarrant County and the UNT Health Science Center.
The Precinct One United Way Pancake Breakfast benefiting the United Way of Tarrant County took place this year on Friday, November 4. Due to Early Voting at the Southwest Subcourthouse, the event was moved downtown to the Tarrant County Administration Building, where there was a strong turnout. We could not have done it without the attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made our event a success again this year. THANK YOU!
Commissioner Brooks was elected NACo First Vice President on July
24, 2016. He has been an active NACo member since 1991, where he has
served in various leadership roles.
Our second annual Healthy Lives Matter: Precinct One Prostate Cancer
Screening event was held Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the Moncrief Cancer Institute. The purpose of the event is to
provide men FREE prostate cancer screenings, as well as provide men --
and their families -- educational support through increased awareness.
Through the help and support of our partners and sponsors, this event
surpassed all expectations with a turnout of over 120 attendees and
106 participants tested. Thank you to the attendees, volunteers,
sponsors and partners who made it all possible.
The 2015 Precinct One United Way Pancake Breakfast benefiting the United Way of Tarrant County was a success again this year. We could not have done it without the attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made it all possible. THANK YOU!
On Monday, July 13, 2015, Commissioner Brooks was elected as 2nd Vice
President of the National Association of Counties (NACo) during the
NACo Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC. Active in NACo since 1991,
Commissioner Brooks has spent ten years on the Board of Directors
having been appointed by eight NACo presidents. He has served as chair
of the Large Urban Caucus, chair of the Healthy Counties Initiative,
chair of the Health Reform Subcommittee, president of the National
Association of Black County Officials and current chair of the
National Organization of Black County Officials.
For 2015, I am pleased to announce and launch my new initiative, "Healthy Lives Matter." As part of the first "Healthy Lives Matter" series, I hosted the inaugural Tarrant County – Precinct One Prostate Cancer Screening event. The event was held Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Tarrant County Public Health. The purpose of the event is to provide men FREE prostate cancer screenings, as well as provide men -- and their families -- educational support through increased awareness. Through the help and support of our partners and sponsors, this event was a great success.
The Precinct One United Way Pancake Breakfast benefiting the United Way of Tarrant County was a success again this year. We could not have done it without the attendees, sponsors and volunteers who made it all possible. THANK YOU!
On Wednesday, October 8, the office celebrated and participated in INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY. Commissioner Brooks had the opportunity to walk to school with the children of C.C. Moss Elementary School. What an amazing turnout there was on this beautiful morning where over 400 students participated in this walk. Through the collaboration of the Fort Worth ISD, Tarrant County Public Health and the Blue Zones Project this was a successful and memorable event. Let us work hard to continue to promote a healthy fit lifestyle for ourselves and most importantly our future generations.
As the Chair of NACo's Large Urban County Caucus, LUCC, Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks works closely with other elected officials across the nation and whose goals are to provide useful information to its members as they search for pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing the nation's largest urban counties.
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Watch our preview of Brain Day to see all the exciting events on the day. We hope you get fired up for next year's event!
You can also watch the lecture videos on our website: www.cbr.auckland.ac.nz/brainweek
Watch our preview of Brain Day to see all the exciting events on the day. We hope you get fired up for next year's event!
You can also watch the lecture videos on our website: www.cbr.auckland.ac.nz/brainweek
All the lecture videos and photos are now online! See our website: www.cbr.auckland.ac.nz/brainweek
You can find lecture notes and videos from Brain Day here.
The theme for Auckland Brain Day 2012 was 'brain fitness'. It featured an exciting range of lectures, discussions and workshops to keep your brain in top condition!
Leading scientists and clinicians from the Centre for Brain Research presented the latest information on topical brain issues. Discussions with community experts provided the opportunity to discover practical tips on living with brain disorders. Meanwhile interactive workshops and hands-on demonstrations revealed the wonders of the brain.
As part of the Mind Reading event, Dr Donna Rose Addis and Associate Professor Brett Cowan were asked to spot which pattern of brain activity looked most like a true memory using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain scans.
The event was organised by the Centre for Brain Research and the Centre for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CAMRI) at The University of Auckland. Promising to reveal the science of brain imaging, 'Mind Reading' offered an entertaining look at the capabilities of brain imaging thanks to MRI technology. View the event online here.
Children from across Auckland were the lucky winners of fantastic prizes at Brain Day, organised by the Centre for Brain Research.
12 year old Laura Donovan was drawn as the winner of an iPad – her prize for taking part in the science labs passport tour and the Brain Day research questionnaire. The research questionnaire aimed to find out what information people want from Brain Day, as well as public knowledge about stroke. Meanwhile the passport tour weaved around the varied science labs on offer on the day, ranging from anatomy demonstrations to hearing decibel checks for ipods.
Laura says that she found Brain Day fascinating; "The hands on experiments were fun and touching a real brain and listening to the people talk about the brain was very interesting. I would like to come back again next year and take part in some of the workshops."
Laura lives in the countryside and says she made a special trip to Brain Day. "I hope to be a vet one day and have an interest in how the human body works," she says. "I attended Brain day mainly because my younger sister is doing a school project on the brain at the moment and also my mum was interested to find out some information about ADHD."
Meanwhile 11 year old Amanda Ford was crowned the winner of the children's drawing competition. Judges PhD students Jerusha Naidoo and Jane Evans thought her diagram of the brain, which children could wear as a hat, was the most artistic. Amanda is from Parnell, and was very excited to win a $50 book voucher.
Honourable mentions for the drawing competition went to 12 year old Jes Godward, 7 year old Jackie Cao and 5 year old Te Mahara Tipuna.
Auckland Brain Day took place on 17th March 2012, and is part of the annual international Brain Awareness Week.
The public open day on Saturday 17th March was organised by the Centre for Brain Research in association with the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand. Held at The University of Auckland Business School in the Owen G Glenn Building, the day was packed out from start to finish. The large capacity at the venue meant that over 1000 people attended lectures every hour, on topics ranging from drug use in pregnancy to internet use and our brains.
Centre for Brain Research Communications Manager Laura Fogg says she was astounded by the public interest on the day. "We had children aged 2 years old right up to grandparents in their 80s attending the day – it was fantastic to see. It just shows how much interest there is in the brain, and how keen the public is to learn more about keeping our greatest asset in top condition."
Over forty different community groups also attended the day, ranging from support groups like the Stroke Foundation to fitness clubs like Laughter Yoga. This Community Expo provided an excellent opportunity for members of the public to find information on many neurological disorders, as well as to learn exciting new ways to exercise their brains.
Children were encouraged to make 'brain hats', which they could use to explore brain anatomy. Alongside this, many also took part in the anatomy laboratory demonstrations, where human brain tissue was displayed in a sensitive manner. The anatomy lab was provided by the Faculty of Medical and Health Science Medical Learning Centre, in conjunction with the Neurological Foundation Human Brain Bank.
New to Brain Day this year were workshops designed to offer interactive demonstrations of brain fitness activities. As well as fascinating science experiments, people also took part in a singing workshop, physical exercise information sessions, and a Mobility Dogs demonstration. School children from across Auckland also showed off their science fair experiments to collect data from the public, as part of a LENScience collaboration with the Liggins Institute.
Science lab coordinator Dr Cathy Stinear is pleased that brain fitness is being highlighted. "People used to think that your brain couldn't be changed, but now we know that you can do so much to keep it healthy. One of the best things you can do for your brain is to take it for a walk – so get out and pound the streets for just 30 minutes a day! I think that's what's so great about Brain Day, as we can really get these critical messages across to the public."
Lectures from the day will be available online at: www.cbr.auckland.ac.nz/brainweek
Over 3000 people gave their brain a workout at Brain Day on Saturday March 17th. It was a fantastic end to an amazing Brain Awareness Week for us!
The Centre for Brain Research revealed the science behind MRI technology, with the promise of 'Mind Reading' as a future possibility. You can view the event here: www.cbr.auckland.ac.nz/mindreading
Brain Day was an amazing opportunity to meet the experts and hear all about the latest brain science. Videos from the lectures will be up on the web in a week, but in the meantime you can learn more about the event in these articles.
NZ Doctor previewed the event: http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/news/2012/march-2012/01/brain-day-a-chance-to-hear-from-experts.aspx
Drug researcher Dr Trecia Wouldes appeared on BfM in Brain Awareness Week, talking about her research on women using drugs in pregnancy.
Communications Manager Laura Fogg talked about brain fitness on Bfm, discussing how people can keep fit and give their brain a workout throughout life.
Stroke rehabilitation and exercise researchers Dr Cathy Stinear and Professor Winston Byblow appeared on Good Morning talking about brain fitness and plasticity.
Dr Cathy Stinear's research on brain plasticity also appeared on 3news online. Our brain is constantly changing, and so technology may influence our ability to concentrate.
Our Changing World is also due to go on air soon. We will keep you updated!
We have an action packed week of research presentations and demonstrations ahead of us. Please join us for our Mind Reading event on Wednesday and Brain Day on Saturday! Find out all the information here.
Wednesday 14th March 7pm – 830pm
Auckland Museum, $10
You can book tickets by calling 09 306 7048 or online.
Join us for our exciting brain scan event, where we attempt to detect the difference between the truth and a lie.
Saturday 17th March 9am – 4pm
Auckland Business School, Free
Auckland Brain Day will be held on Saturday 17th March, and will feature neuroscientists and clinicians from the Centre for Brain Research talking about the latest research updates, as well as community groups and science demonstrations. The event is kindly supported by the Neurological Foundation.
We also have free recordings of the informative lectures given by expert scientists and clinicians in 2011. You can view these lectures on the web.
Strong crowds are again expected to attend the brain-fitness themed Brain Day at The University of Auckland on Saturday 17 March.
Hosted by the Centre for Brain Research in association with the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand, Brain Day raises awareness of brain research and brain diseases. The open day at the University is part of International Brain Awareness Week, which is organised by the US-based Dana Alliance for Brain Research.
This year's line-up of workshops and demonstrations include the CeleBRation Choir and the Brainiac Play performance, as well as demonstrations of the world's smartest dogs trained to call for lifts, answer phones and read cue cards.
Exercise will be a big theme this year, with specialists on hand to advise visitors on how to become brain-fit, and all attendees are encouraged to take part in science experiments.
Neuroscientist Dr Johanna Montgomery, one of the scientists from the Centre for Brain Research (CBR), says: "We have a range of talks and activities to demonstrate fascinating things about the brain. It is such an amazing organ. We are keen to show how adults and children can keep brain-fit and show them how cool it is to be a neuroscientist."
Dr Montgomery will be delivering one of six 30-minute public lectures to be held at the Fisher and Paykel Appliances Auditorium. Her talk will discuss brain chatter and how scientists might eavesdrop on brain cell communication. Neuroscientist Dr Cathy Stinear will provide a thought-provoking talk on neural plasticity (the brain's ability to change in response to input from the environment) and how popular technology might unintentionally change the way our brains function; insomnia specialist and psychiatrist Dr Antonio Fernando will elucidate mysteries of the science of sleep, including common disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnoea, and will outline some practical tips on better sleep. Other speakers will cover topics on "Myths of the brain", "The science of autism" and "Alcohol, tobacco and P – effects on babies and their brains". Brain Day attendees can also listen and pose questions to expert panels of audiologists, geriatricians and neurologists.
Community groups from all over Auckland are taking part in Brain Day 2012, with a Community Expo providing information on many different neurological conditions and the treatment and support services available to those with brain disease.
Brain Day is a free event, and will be held at The University of Auckland Business School on the City Campus. The venue is easily accessible from Grafton Road with parking ($5 all day) available under the building, and lifts to every floor. Come along to learn something new and have a great day out.
Day: Saturday 17 March
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: Auckland Business School, 12 Grafton Road, Auckland
Cost: Free
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Colorado governor issues 17 more pardons
DENVER — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has pardoned 17 people he says have served their time, rebuilt their lives and are contributing to their communities.
Hickenlooper made the announcement Thursday.
His clemency decisions affect individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses and other crimes — most of them committed decades ago. One burglary case dates to 1963.
The convictions made it difficult years later for many to get jobs.
Hickenlooper says his review of each clemency petition involved input from crime victims, victim advocates, judges and prosecutors. He has pardoned 40 people out of 170 applications.
In November, the term-limited governor said his administration planned to complete reviews of roughly 475 clemency petitions.
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The Sheridan County Commissioners at their meeting Tuesday designated Sheridan County Emergency Management Coordinator Dave Coleman as the Applicant Agent with the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to apply for federal financial assistance. In late July, Wyoming received a Federal Disaster Declaration from President Obama, which allows communities to seek financial assistance due to the flooding that occurred in the spring and early summer of this year.
Coleman says that the damage in Sheridan County was primarily to the roads and that a final figure is still being determined.
The federal assistance that Coleman will be applying for covers just Sheridan County, not the municipalities within the County.
Coleman said that FEMA was in the area last week touring the damage that was done to various roads throughout the County. Coleman added that the most extensive damage occurred to the Pass Creek Road area.


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California Court Bans Checking Smartphone Maps
I was reading this article today from TechCrunch. While I agree we should not be texting and driving it will come to the point were you can't do anything in the car. I use my iPhone as my GPS unit and got rid of my standalone GPS so I guess I will be pulling over to add a new location. I do use voice activation to put the address in but I have to tap it to start it up so not sure if that would be considered checking my smartphone. But according to the article checking email is fine, which makes no sense. The current texting and driving law, VC Section 23123.5 already states you can't send or read any text based communications (sms, email, etc.) without it being hands free. So without looking into the source of this I am not sure they really need to add email to it since it applies under the current law.
I do get upset when I see Police Officers on their phones up to their ear and driving. If I have to follow the law I would think that the Police should also.
While we are at it why don't we ban eating while driving, I think that is just as distracting as texting while driving. Okay that is my rant for the day.


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and on all Sundays immediately preceeding any Monday campus holiday. We will close early, at 1:30 PM,
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We will also be closed on Easter.
The MSC opens each quarter on the second day of the quarter.
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Please note: The Math Study Center serves students in Math 120, Math 124/5/6 and Math 134/5/6 in our large room, COM B-014. We do not serve Math 307, 308 or 324, or any other courses. You can get help with these classes at CLUE.
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I would say that my college experience here at DePaul has been unique to that of any other schools. With a campus in Lincoln Park and the Loop, I've had the chance to learn both inside and outside of the classroom. Chicago is home to 2.7 million beautiful people and living here has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of them. Building relationships and networking is a crucial skill to have as a young professional, and what better place to practice that than a big city school?
Not only have I had the chance to befriend people here at DePaul, but also at other universities in the Chicago area. This past year alone, I've met some incredible people from Loyola, Northwestern, and UIC. In doing so, my college experience has incorporated the different cultures from various universities. I love how accessible everything is via transit and how easy it is to go visit the different campuses.
There is something incredible about merging school cultures and getting to show other students around the best parts of campus. Some of my favorite people come from halfway across the country and I wouldn't have met them had it not been for college. I carry a little piece of every person I've encountered with me, and I can't wait to keep learning from new people. :)
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It is officially Autumn and tomorrow is the first day of October. Halloween is coming! So, here is a classic to get us in the mood for the month of spooky happenings and copious amounts of candy!
Song of the Witches
William Shakespeare (from Macbeth)
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the caldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt and toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork and blind-worm's sting,
Lizard's leg and howlet's wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and caldron bubble.
Cool it with a baboon's blood,
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Boden had a great time at the park today. He started off as usual on the swings. He loves the swings and would stay on a swing for hours if given the chance. This time, we spent only 20 minutes on the swing before dad's arm needed a rest. Then he went to the play structure. While there, he started chatting with one of the other kids. I couldn't hear what they were saying but it was the first time I've seen him talk with another kid at the park. Next, he saw a dog which was standing up next to the park bench. He walked over to the dog and shouted "Sit Down…Sit Down" while pointing his finger down.
Tonight at dinner, he takes a bite of food and says 'Yuck". "Gross". He is getting very picky with eating. Certain shapes of pasta, yogurt, cheese, cereal, pb&j and fruit.


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