2013-10-04

Global warming and heat waves – our bodies working to stay cool | John Abraham | Environment | theguardian.com

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John Abraham has posted a nice summary about why the increase in heat waves are a problem now, and will increase as a problem in the near future.

I am a person that does not survive the heat well. I've been told that I was exposed to too much heat at an early age, leading to my sensitivity. What I do know about heat is that I automatically avoid becoming too hot, and do not cope well once it's happened.

Have a look at the article, and what current medical thinking is about heat and its impact on our bodies.

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2013-09-16

Twitter do's and don'ts for law enforcement actions - a work in progress

I'm going to start a new list, and if I can find better information from reputable sources it may turn into a page. I'm not putting it here for the public, but as a way to compile info. If it becomes large I may turn it into a page:




Twitter Media Reminders - never disclose location of person sheltered in place. Do not air or tweet law enforcement maneuvers.

Do no harm! RT @HumanityRoad Verify twice tweet once - misinformation and rumors put lives at risk #NavyYardShooting #hmrd ^BT

Remember, unconfirmed reports" means "this could be bullshit."

This is more about disasters but it works in other contexts.
RT @HumanityRoad: In a disaster let your emergency contacts know you are ok - send a brief text message "IMOK" after danger passes #hmrd