Tsunami Hits Coastal Communities Across Southeast Asia, Killing An Estimated 275,000 People by Andrew Stratton
On December 26, 2004 the Asian Tsunami hit the coastal regions of Southeast Asia. It was the result of the second largest and longest lasting underwater earthquake ever recorded, and has since been referred to as the single worst tsunami on record. The earthquake that generated this tsunami... The damage that resulted from this tsunami was extensive. ... A further 1,126,900 people were rendered homeless, requiring massive relief efforts to ensure that those that survived the tsunami did not suffer from other causes, resulting from the extensive damage created by the wave.

Infrastructure Decimated By Earthquake In Kobe, Japan On January 17, 1995 by Andrew Stratton
On January 17th, 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region of Kobe, Japan. This quake was unique in that it occurred at the intersection of three tectonic plates. This resulted in enormous damage to the area. Buildings collapsed, roads were destroyed, and utilities went offline for days. ... Many buildings suffered extensive damage from the 5th floor and higher. ... Most of the damage caused in this earthquake was the result of the secondary effects of the quake which radiated out from the epicenter.

2003 California Wildfire Worst in Its History to That Time by Andrew Stratton
In late October 2003 the state of California was slammed with the worst wildfire that it had experienced to that date. Twenty people where killed, and damage to local communities and infrastructure was extensive. The wild fire extended from the Mexican boarder north to the suburbs of Los Angeles. ... Not all natural disasters kill thousands of people, yet most will spread their effects over huge areas and cause massive damage to our fragile and over-used infrastructure. ... Damage to the area was devastating.

Uninterruptible Power Supplies by Steve Valentino
The loss of electricity supply is technically called as power outage. It is specifically referred to as “brownout” when some power is lost but retained some voltage level, albeit not enough for the minimum level required by a certain system. On the other hand, it is called “blackout” when the... If this incident continues to occur, it will suffer serious damage and require extensive repairs that could run into a lot of money. ... A UPS is a device used to protect computers and electronic equipment from the damaging effects of power outage incidents.

Lifetime of a CD-ROM disk by Bob Rankin
How Long Will a CD or DVD Last? As with any backup medium (floppy disk, tape, CDROM, etc.) the lifetime of the data is an important consideration. Kodak has done extensive accelerated aging tests which indicate that their Infoguard CD-R should last 200 years. ... Optical disk manufacturers advise that storing your backup disks in a cool, dry environment will help to prolong data life, while direct sunlight and fingerprints may cause damage to a CD or DVD. ... If not, bring on the Crest! ... Rub the disk gently with toothpaste (the pasty kind, not a gel) in a RADIAL (not circular) motion...

Spyware Is Not the Only Malware Threat to Your Home Computer by Richard Rogers
Given the huge amount of press and industry attention to “Spyware” it is easy to forget there are other types of malicious software or “malware” out there. Viruses, Worms and Trojans are still being developed to steal your personal data or damage your computer. ... A Worm can cause extensive damage to both the computer and the network your computer uses. ... Once installed onto the user’s computer it can have the same impact as a Virus. ... Here are some common symptoms of infection by any of they types of malware: - Unexplained crashes - Strange program error messages - Computer...

Do You Have The One Key Ingredient Necessary For Disaster Recovery? by Renee Rich
It is not rocket science, we all know that we should have a disaster recovery plan in place for our business regardless of its size. When disaster strikes, it seldom discriminates on the size of the company. Every business is vulnerable. Whether the disaster is a hurricane, tornado or the latest... So, what’s the key ingredient necessary to recovery from a disaster with the least amount of damage to the business? ... Protecting the company assets and sustaining the least amount of damage, is simply a matter of planning and making that plan known to all corners of the corporation.

Travel Agency Software - The Travel Jungle by Johnny Mayer
Charles Darwin was one of the most traveled people in history. Can you imagine the commissions his travel agent earned? How many times have you been held up trying to book a flight or hotel because... "our system is down". Today, people have no patience for non-functioning travel agency software. ... the travel jungle the travel agencies with easy to use, efficient travel agency software sleep the soundest. ... Poor agency travel software may cause unhappy customers to tell their friends and even write damaging reviews on blogs and forums.

Motion Capture - What and How by Y.H. Lee
What is Motion Capture (MoCap)? Why use Motion Capture? Why use Inner Esteem Motion Capture Library? What are the technologies used? How do we capture the motion/ performance? What is Motion Capture (MoCap)? Motion capture, also known as Performance Capture, is a technique of digitally recording... We own an extensive library of stock motion data for you to choose from, which will help in your project development, whether you need just a few moves or do not have time to do a whole shoot. ... Our extensive Motion Capture library helps even a small gaming company to utilize our motion data...

Hard Drive Data Recovery Services by Diana Osan
Hard drive data recovery services are now widely offered by a number of data recovery companies and businesses around the globe. These hard drive data recovery services are even highly accessible online with lots of websites out there on the web advertising and featuring their wonderful and... Also, in standard hard drive data recovery services, the service providers will determine exactly what data recovery procedures will be taken and how extensive the damage on the drive is. ... After that sort of identification, the company you have contacted will furnish you with a verbal report and...