Deon Canyon

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What is the best way to measure time/seat trials to assess individual paddlers in a 6-man canoe crew?

Originating in the Pacific, competitive outrigger canoe racing is growing in popularity globally. Races range from 1000 m sprints to the world championship Molokai Hoe, a 42 mile race from Molokai...

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What are some ways to measure twist of human torso in sitting position?

I'm trying to figure out how to get an indication of torso twist from a camera image perpendicular to a six-man canoe. Obviously mounting a camera above each paddler would get the best results but...

03 May 2017 2,856 2 View

Some security crisis experts say that risk assessment/management processes are best avoided as they dont work in crisis situations. What do you think?

I tend to agree with them and so do the likes of Mitroff and other crisis scholars and security practitioners. And yet... RA/RM is pushed on everyone by unwitting bean counters and leaders looking...

04 April 2017 9,936 7 View

What are "structural impediments" relating to gender and WPS (Women, Peace and Security)?

I'm interested in institutional inequality and structural impediments as they relate to gender and WPS. Anyone have links to good papers/experts or ideas on how to frame the issue?

25 February 2016 4,443 2 View

How good governance limit crisis severity or occurrence?

In what ways does good governance limit or prevent the occurrence or impact of crises?

15 February 2016 6,523 3 View

What are some good ways to train people in WPS?

Women, Peace and Security is one of the most contentious areas one can be involved in. In your experience, what are some really good approaches to training people to make them more receptive to...

15 February 2016 10,050 4 View

Why do both young and old papaya trees in heavy clay soils just start wilting, get white fungus on the lower trunk and fall over after roots rot?

12 January 2016 6,373 8 View

What are some ways that the power or force of a single paddle stroke could be measured in controlled and field circumstances?

I have read of lasers used to measure flex in a kayak paddle, but wonder if water displacement is more important than an indirect measure. But how can it be done on a lab and in the ocean?

07 May 2014 8,965 17 View

What evaluation models exist for executive education?

Kirkpatricks model is often used for education evaluation, but some argue that it is better suited to evaluating training because, while Levels 3 and 4 are easily assessed in competency-based...

01 January 1970 9,916 3 View