Soft Targets for Terrorism
A targeted, librarian-selected list of foundational, recently-released, or potentially important resources related to soft targets for terrorism.
White House releases report from Review Group on Intelligence Reform
Responding to several allegations of unauthorized spying by the nation’s intelligence agencies, the newly formed Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies was tasked with reviewing the collection methods of …
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Ted Kaczynski aka “Unabomber” was captured this day 17 years ago
On April 3rd 1996, the Federal Bureau of Investigation ended the 17 year reign of terror by Unabomber terrorist, Ted Kaczynski. Over a sixteen year period, Mr. Kaczynski developed and …
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New London Texas Gas Explosion of 1937
In 1937 the rural New London Texas school district was considered one of the wealthiest independent school districts in the United States. However, the wealth and the beautiful and modern …
Disaster Medicine & Physician Preparedness: Southern Medical Journal
Southern Medical Journal: Disaster Medicine & Physician Preparedness (January 2013) Southern Medical Journal is currently offering free access to its latest issue that covers the topics of disaster medicine and …
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Climate Change Report from Federal Advisory Committee
Federal Advisory Committee Draft Climate Assessment Report The National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee has released a report about the impact of climate change on Americans, both currently and …
FCC Report on June 2012 Derecho’s Impact on Communications
Impact of the June 2012 Derecho on Communications Networks and Services: ‘Report and Recommendations’ The Federal Communications Commission has released a report about the June 2012 derecho and its impact …
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Special Report on Benghazi from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Flashing Red: A Special Report On The Terrorist Attack At Benghazi Senators Joseph Lieberman and Susan Collins of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) have authored …
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White House Unveils National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding
National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding The White House has released President Obama’s National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding. This plan “aims to strike the proper balance between …
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Analysis of Internet Outages During Hurricane Sandy
A Preliminary Analysis of Network Outages During Hurricane Sandy The University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute has released a report about Internet outages during Hurricane Sandy. The report finds …