Preparedness

One Exam Prep Experiences 500% Growth Year over Year in Virtual Class Attendance

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Education, Articles, Human activities, Preparedness, Test preparation, Pre-exposure prophylaxis, Tutoring, Revolution Prep, Manhattan Prep

One Exam Prep has quickly become one of the largest test prep companies in Florida.

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  • One Exam Prep has quickly become one of the largest test prep companies in Florida.
  • By moving to an online only format, One Exam has expanded its classes into more than 15 other states.
  • One Exam also began to offer tutoring services as a form of added services to its students.
  • One Exam Prep, a subsidiary of ProBility Media Corp offers over 500 online courses and test preparation for contractors in over 15 states.

6th Annual National Disaster Preparedness Poll: Racial, Demographic, and Regional Disparities Inform Critical Need to Increase Community Readiness Efforts Across the US

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Other Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, White House, Federal Government, Law enforcement, Emergency services, State, Local, Healthcare reform, Public policy, Hospitals, Congressional News, Views, Health, Public policy, Government, Articles, COVID-19 vaccine, Medical research, Psychological resilience, Preparedness, Self, Mind

Protecting communities in this next stage of emergency preparedness is about building resilience and capacity between events.

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  • Protecting communities in this next stage of emergency preparedness is about building resilience and capacity between events.
  • In 2021, respondents cited natural disasters as the disaster type of greatest concern (32% of respondents).
  • The 2021 survey also highlighted clear disparities in preparedness behaviors between racial groups, as seen in previous years.
  • New COVID-19 vaccine questions were included in the 2021 Domestic Preparedness Poll in which the total sample size was 2,538 adults.

Adapt now or pay later: Pan-Canadian coalition pushes for action on climate resilience

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Monday, June 28, 2021
Motivation, Psychological adjustment, Psychological resilience, Self-sustainability, Preparedness, Articles, Self, Mind

Today marks the launch of Climate Proof Canada, a broad coalition of insurance industry representatives, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs) and research organizations.

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  • Today marks the launch of Climate Proof Canada, a broad coalition of insurance industry representatives, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, environmental non-government organizations (NGOs) and research organizations.
  • The coalition is encouraging the federal government to take action now to create a culture of preparedness and build a more disaster-resilient country.
  • The Climate Proof Canada coalition believes that with prompt and comprehensive government action, Canada can be better positioned to cope with these emerging and accelerating challenges.
  • That's more than a four-fold increase in such losses caused by severe weather events, which are increasingly attributed to climate change.

DGAP-News: Evotec launches 'PRROTECT', a pre-competitive initiative to be better prepared for future pandemics

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Articles, Evotec, Emergency management, Pandemic, Preparedness

PRROTECT leverages a comprehensive set of novel projects and technologies to be better prepared for and respond faster to viral pandemics of the future.

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  • PRROTECT leverages a comprehensive set of novel projects and technologies to be better prepared for and respond faster to viral pandemics of the future.
  • Evotec's PRROTECT initiative includes the development and delivery of superior novel therapeutics to curb the next viral pandemic.
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    Dr Werner Lanthaler, Chief Executive Officer of Evotec SE, commented: "COVID-19 has taught us that any pandemic response is incomplete without effective therapeutics.
  • To prepare against future pandemics, Evotec has initiated the global networking initiative PRROTECT (pandemic Preparedness and Rapid RespOnse TEChnology PlaTform).

Intelligent.com Ranks 10 Best GED Prep Courses of Year 2021

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Saturday, June 5, 2021
Standardized tests, Preparedness, Test preparation, Strengths and weaknesses, Change management, Evaluation

SEATTLE, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com , a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published its listing of the best GED prep courses of 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com , a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published its listing of the best GED prep courses of 2021.
  • The latest study from Intelligent.com assessed test prep courses that offer customized study strategies developed around each learners' strengths and weaknesses.
  • The top three courses on the list are Kaplan, Study.com, and Best GED Classes.
  • To access the complete ranking of the best GED courses and classes of 2021, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/best-ged-prep-courses-and-classes/ .

Intelligent.com Announces 10 Best ACT Prep Courses of 2021

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Saturday, June 5, 2021
Education, Articles, Human behavior, Preparedness, Test preparation, ACT, Tutoring, Educational technology

SEATTLE, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com , a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published its listing of the best ACT prep courses of 2021.

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  • SEATTLE, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Intelligent.com , a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has published its listing of the best ACT prep courses of 2021.
  • The recent study from Intelligent.com examined test prep courses and classes that offer various formats, such as in-person tutoring or on-demand online instruction.
  • "ACT prep courses can help students improve their scores and increase their chances of getting into a top undergraduate program," says Jase Beard.
  • To access the complete ranking of the best ACT courses and classes of 2021, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/best-act-prep-courses-and-classes/ .

Delays on Pandemic Treaty Prolong the Danger to Global Health Security, says GPHC Panel

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Public policy, Government, Healthcare reform, Health, Infectious diseases, Other Policy Issues, Pharmaceutical, Articles, Global health, Pandemic, Preparedness

The Panel for a Global Public Health Convention (PGPHC) expressed disappointment today over indications that the World Health Assembly is planning to postpone until November 2021 the decision to start preparing a new pandemic treaty.

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  • The Panel for a Global Public Health Convention (PGPHC) expressed disappointment today over indications that the World Health Assembly is planning to postpone until November 2021 the decision to start preparing a new pandemic treaty.
  • At a time when the world needs urgent action, a delay of any length undermines the momentum toward bringing countries together to ratify a global public health treaty or convention.
  • In the meantime, a working group would assess the benefits of developing a WHO convention, or another instrument on pandemic preparedness and response.
  • The Panel for a Global Public Health Convention (GPHC) is an independent coalition of global leaders working to strengthen the worlds ability to prevent, prepare, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks before they become widespread pandemics.

Be Prepared…Not Scared: Motto of Xtreme Preparedness Concierge Services LLC

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Video games, First-person shooters, Video gaming, Creative works, Emergency management, F.E.A.R., Preparedness, Simpson

FRANKLIN, N.C., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hugh Simpson has been teaching and writing about Situational Awareness, Preparedness and Survival for 22 years with his Xtreme Preparedness Concierge Services LLC ( https://www.xtremepreparedness.com ).

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  • FRANKLIN, N.C., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hugh Simpson has been teaching and writing about Situational Awareness, Preparedness and Survival for 22 years with his Xtreme Preparedness Concierge Services LLC ( https://www.xtremepreparedness.com ).
  • "Years ago I learned from Foster Hibbard that the word "FEAR" should be spelled F.E.A.R.
  • "I believe these practices have relevance for my consulting and teaching," continues Simpson, a 75 years young personal fitness trainer.
  • "We offer shelter, food growing, cooking and alternative power," explains Simpson, author of Xtreme Preparedness on Land & Sea under his pen name MR Valentine.

Half of businesses have increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Emergency management, Occupational safety and health, Humanitarian aid, Disaster response, Preparedness, Articles

Taken during the peak of the pandemic, the survey reveals that more than half of businesses (52%) have placed an increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19.

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  • Taken during the peak of the pandemic, the survey reveals that more than half of businesses (52%) have placed an increased priority on disaster preparedness since the start of COVID-19.
  • )\nSurveyed during the third wave of the pandemic and lockdowns, the study found only 37 per cent of businesses feel fully prepared to deal with future emergencies or disasters.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cBusinesses in all industries are faced with a unique challenge \xe2\x80\x93 hibernating commercial facilities that are left vacant and unattended.
  • Twelve per cent of businesses never test/review their plan and eight per cent do not have a disaster recovery plan at all.\nTwenty-eight per cent of businesses have a preferred disaster response restoration partner already in place.

Independent Panel Report Lets WHO off the Hook, Says AHF

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Science, Public policy, Government, Other Science, Pharmaceutical, White House, Federal Government, Health, Other Policy Issues, Infectious diseases, Articles, Health, Health policy, Academic disciplines, United Nations Development Group, HIV/AIDS, Pandemics, World Health Organization, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Public health, Preparedness

b'The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) issued a report earlier this week with recommendations on improving global pandemic preparedness.

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  • b'The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) issued a report earlier this week with recommendations on improving global pandemic preparedness.
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest provider of HIV/AIDS care globally, has characterized the report as a restatement of previous well-reasoned but unimplemented attempts at global public health reforms.
  • The secretariat for the IPPPR is located at the Geneva Health Campus, a short walk from the WHO headquarters.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe IPPPR report from Geneva is more of the same ineffective banter.
  • Transparency, accountability, and coordination must be the cornerstone of an effective global public health system that protects all people worldwide.