Open-source warfare: terrorists are leveraging information technology to organize, recruit, and learn - and the west is struggling to keep up

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The manner in which insurgent groups are sharing information and behaving bears a strong resemblance to the open-source movement in software development. The internet has enabled insurgents to adapt their methods of attack much faster than coalition troops can respond.

Iraq, Information Systems & Theory, Analysis, Information technology, Design and construction, Insurgency, Technology application, Military aspects, Control, Antiterrorism measures, Iraq War, 2003-, Improvised explosive devices

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Dying for data

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Methods of developing an electronic medical record system for United States are discussed. Its implications on health care improvement and cost reduction is also detailed.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Commodity & service prices, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Records Services, All Other Business Support Services, Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Medical & Health Services, Prices and rates, Medical care, Company systems management, Information management, Medical care (Private), Company pricing policy

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Spectral lines

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Hurricane Katrina has prompted engineers to mastermind the rebuilding of power transmission systems. Something good has been triggered by this catastrophe.

Economic aspects, Maintenance and repair, Power lines, Hurricane Katrina, 2005, Post-disaster reconstruction

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