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Boston Marathon tragedy and DHS/ IFEA industry preparedness document
IFEA
I am sure that most of you have been following the tragic explosions near the Boston Marathon finish line with a mix of shock, sadness and concern for how to prevent something similar from ever happening at your own events. Let me begin by expressing our sincere concern and sympathies for all those directly and indirectly impacted by these senseless acts.
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IFEA Boston Marathon response - Additional 'quick reference' safety and security information
IFEA
As investigations and coverage of the tragic explosions at yesterday's Boston Marathon continue, it is a good case study of just how fast rumors and misinformation can spread in an unexpected and quickly unfolding situation, especially in today's highly connected world.
IFEA Boston response — NEW — IED awareness guidelines and protective measures for mass gatherings
IFEA
As progress continues to be made by law enforcement and other government agencies who are investigating the Boston Marathon bombings, the IFEA continues to work with our partners at the Department of Homeland Security to provide those in our industry with resources and tools that you can use for both long and near term protection at your own events.
Kentucky Derby, Derby Festival security to be reviewed in wake of Boston Marathon explosions
The Courier-Journal
It's too soon to say whether the explosions at the Boston Marathon will result in security changes for the Kentucky Derby and Derby Festival — but thunder over Louisville will go on as planned, officials said. "We will huddle with our many law enforcement partners" over the coming days to review security plans for the May 4 event, said Churchill Downs spokesman John Asher. "That's something we do every year, especially since 2002."
Officials urge tight security for London Marathon after Boston bombs
The New York Times
With security forces in many cities on alert for copycat attacks after the Boston Marathon bombings, British officials urged a review of security measures for the London Marathon — the next big international race — as the police and military prepared to deploy for another major public event with the ceremonial funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
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London Marathon to utilize 'bomb-proof' trash bins
The Inquisitr
London Marathon organizers are preparing to step up security arrangements in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing, with new bomb-proof trash bins set to protect runners and spectators. The London Marathon will see 100 of the hi-tech bins installed along the race's 26-mile route. The bins, which were originally introduced for the 2012 Olympic Games, are made by Renew. The company describes the five-foot-high units as "blast mitigating" recycling "pods."
Boston attack leads sports-event insurers to reassess business
Bloomberg News
The Boston Marathon bombings may cause a surge in the cost of insuring global sporting events, while changing the way organizers manage risk, according to Bob Murphy, global entertainment and events practice leader at Marsh & McLennan Cos. Marsh Inc. "This has absolutely shaken sports industry underwriters," Murphy said in a telephone interview. "People are asking, 'Do we even want to underwrite these events? If we do, what are the underwriting data that we need to see to protect our risk? We're going to have ramifications in terms of limits and pricing.'"
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After Boston bombing, more security at Grand Prix, Festival of Books
Los Angeles Times
Authorities plan to beef up security at major events such as this weekend's Long Beach Grand Prix and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing. Officials stressed there have been no threats made. The Los Angeles Police Department has already increased patrol at Dodger games.
500 Festival Mini-Marathon has safety plan in place
WISH-TV
The explosion that rocked runners in the Boston Marathon hit less than three weeks before more than 35,000 people will take part in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in Indianapolis. Organizers with the 500 Festival say law enforcement can't be everywhere at once, but they do have a safety plan in place.
Charities step up security for special events after Boston bombings
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Nonprofits around the country are increasing security for their athletic fundraising events after the bombings at the Boston Marathon spurred anxiety about copycats. But most groups, including many planning events this weekend and in coming weeks, aren't changing their plans and expect fundraising to continue at the same pace as past years.
FBI: No added security needed for local events
KRIS-TV
Security is top of mind to many event planners locally after the Boston marathon bombing. Many event coordinators are taking extra precautions in their security planning in light of the bombing, but police say the FBI has not recommended any changes to security. He's no stranger to big races, Beach to Bay Relay Race Director Doug McBee ran the Boston Marathon 10 years consecutively. But now his attention is focused on his own race.
Event, festival organizers consider security measures after Boston Marathon explosions
Hunterdon Democrat
Event and festival security is continually evolving, but the bombings at the Boston Marathon finish line have organizers on high alert, Howard Freeman said. He is the executive producer of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held each year in Readington Township, N.J., the largest summertime music and ballooning festival in North America. Last year it drew more than 130,000 visitors.
Boston bombs raise worries for Olympics, World Cup
Silicon Valley Mercury News
From London to Sochi to Rio de Janeiro, the deadly bomb attacks on the Boston Marathon raised new concerns over safety at major sports events around the world, including the Olympics and World Cup. The twin bombings near the marathon finish line that killed three people and injured more than 170 people brought into sharp focus the security challenges facing next year's Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.
Main Street Arts Festival continues security review
KXAS-TV
Organizers of one of the largest outdoor events in Fort Worth, Texas, are reviewing security measures in wake of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. The Main Street Arts Festival begins soon and covers nine blocks of downtown from the convention center north and through Sundance Square. It is one of the city's most popular events, indoors or out.
English 101: A skull full of mush
By Jeff English
 Questioning and answering. Questioning and answering. Better known as the Socratic Method, it's one of the most "wonderful" and widely used methods of hazing first-year law students. Why not just give a lecture? Because that would be too easy. It's argued that through this method students learn to teach themselves. Answering a question only leads to another question . . .
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