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Jeffrey Sterling Convicted of Espionage
BREAKING NEWS Monday, January 26, 2015 3:42 PM EST C.I.A. Officer in Leak Case, Jeffrey Sterling, Is Convicted of Espionage Jeffrey A. Sterling, a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, was convicted of espionage charges Monday, according to The Associated Press, … Continue reading
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged CIA, conviction, espionage, Jeffrey Sterling, New York Times
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FBI — Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Announce Charges Against Russian Spy Ring in New York City
FBI — Attorney General, Manhattan U.S. Attorney, and FBI Announce Charges Against Russian Spy Ring in New York City.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged charges, DOJ, FBI, Russian Spy Ring. New York City
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EBOLA RESPONSE ROADMAP SITUATION REPORT UPDATE – October 25, 2014
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/137185/1/roadmapupdate25Oct14_eng.pdf?ua=1.
Posted in Health and wellness, International
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The Blame Game in Full Swing
By Patricia L Johnson Earlier today I was talking to a friend on the phone. I called to see how she was doing as she is still in the hospital recuperating from surgery and during the call we discussed … Continue reading
WHO: EBOLA RESPONSE ROADMAP UPDATE – 3 October 2014
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/135765/1/roadmapupdate3oct14_eng.pdf?ua=1.
A letter from Islamabad
Administrator Note: The attached article posted October 5, 2014 in Gulf Daily News provides us a brief look into the the thoughts of at least one person on the other side of the ocean, about the recently signed Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) … Continue reading
Birth Certificate – United States Navy
By Patricia L Johnson The United States Navy will be celebrating its 239th birthday on October 13, 2014. Please be sure to wish any current Navy personnel and all Navy Veterans a Happy Day when the 13th rolls around. … Continue reading
Our United States Navy
By Patricia L Johnson The United States Navy will be celebrating its 239th birthday on October 13, 2014. Please be sure to wish any current Navy personnel and all Navy Veterans a Happy Day when the 13th rolls around. The … Continue reading
Posted in Government, International, Safety and Security, U.S. History, U.S. Military
Tagged aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, Articles and Answers 2014, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, littoral combat ships, Patricia L Johnson, President George Washington, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, submarines, U.S. Navy, USS Nimitz (CVN68)
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WHO: Ebola Response Roadmap Situation Report 1 October 2014
apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/135600/1/roadmapsitrep_1Oct2014_eng.pdf?ua=1.
Posted in Health and wellness, International, News and politics, Science
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Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan | The White House
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan | The White House.
US poised to become world’s leading liquid petroleum producer – FT.com
US poised to become world’s leading liquid petroleum producer – FT.com.
Posted in Economy, International, News and politics
Tagged Liquid Petroleum, Production, Saudi Arabia, US, World, world leader
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Al-Qaeda’s Syria franchise Al-Nusra threatens reprisals for US-led air strikes
Al-Qaeda’s Syria franchise Al-Nusra threatens reprisals for US-led air strikes.
What Does Religious Liberty Mean to You?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson The first day of the annual Values Voter Summit began on Friday, September 26, 2014 with leading Republicans getting together to speak at a gathering of evangelical conservatives. Their theme for the day was ‘Religious … Continue reading
Posted in Elections 2014, Employment, Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Conservatism, First Amendment, former Governor Mike Huckabee, former Senator Rick Santorum. American values, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Israel, life, marriage, Middle-East, Palestine, Religious liberty, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Ted Cruz, U.S. Constitution, Values Voter Summit
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Experimental therapies: growing interest in the use of whole blood or plasma from recovered Ebola patients (convalescent therapies)
Ebola situation assessment – 26 September 2014 Background Ebola virus disease currently has no vaccines or medicines approved by national regulatory authorities for use in humans save for the purpose of compassionate care. To date, the virus has infected 6242 … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, International
Tagged Ebola, experimental therapy, WHO
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CDC – September 23, 2014 – Estimating the Future Number of Cases in the Ebola Epidemic — Liberia and Sierra Leone, 2014–2015
Posted in Government, Health and wellness, International
Tagged Centers for Disease Control, Ebola, epidemic, estimates, Liberia, Sierra
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U.S. and Allies Hit ISIS Targets in Syria – NYTimes.com
U.S. and Allies Hit ISIS Targets in Syria – NYTimes.com.
Posted in Government, International, Iraq, War, National Intelligence, News and politics
Tagged allies, Islamic State targets, missiles, Syria, U.S.
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West Africa: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak (as of 20 Sep 2014)
reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/WA_A4_L_140922_Ebola_Epidemic.pdf.
Transcript: President Obama’s Speech on Combating ISIS – CNN.com
Transcript: President Obama’s Speech on Combating ISIS – CNN.com.
Ebola Situation Report – September 5, 2014
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/5-september-2014-en.pdf?ua=1. The second in a series of reports from WHO on Ebola Note: Total of probable, confirmed and suspected cases in West Africa was 3,685 as of August 31, 2014 with 1,841 deaths. Affected countries: Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, International, News and politics, Science
Tagged Ebola, West Africa, World Health Organization
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Setting the Record Straight on Iraq and the Islamic State
The Levant [as in Islamic State of the Levant] is the eastern Mediterranean area and consists of the island of Cyprus, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and part of southern Turkey. Opinion: Patricia L Johnson Football season hasn’t technically begun, … Continue reading
Posted in International, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged Arab, Arab League, Baa'th Party, Christians, IS, Islamic State, Kurds, media, Muslims, oil, Republic of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, Shi'a, SOFA, Sunni
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OCHA – Occupied Palestinian Territory: Gaza Emergency Situation Report (as of 28 August 2014, 08:00 hrs)
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_sitrep_28_08_2014.pdf. OCHA is the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Compared to Peers a Pitiful, Pathetic, Poor Performance by U.S. Students
By Patricia L Johnson Every three years the PISA, Programme for International Student Assessment, is administered to 15 year old students around the world to determine their knowledge in reading, math and science. The last test was offered in 2012 … Continue reading
U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Case No. 13-MJ-2161-MBB United States of America v. Dias Kadyrbayev and Azamat Tazhayakov
s3.documentcloud.org/documents/695296/boston-marathon-complaints-may-1.pdf.
Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned – Secretary of State Clinton’s Testimony 01-23-2013
Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned.
Reflections on Two Grains of Rice
Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Senator Lindsey Graham [R-SC] and Senator John McCain [R-AZ] have several things in common. They are both long-term members of the United States Senate, they are both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, they … Continue reading
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged Army Casualty, Department of Defense, September 12
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged Army Casualty, Department of Defense, September 12
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty – September 12
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Army Casualty.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. Military
Tagged Army Casualty, Department of Defense
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The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with
The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Afghanistan, NATO, September 13 attack, Taliban, U.S. Embassy
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IAEA Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes
Board of Governors� September Meeting Convenes. “The Agency is increasingly concerned about the possible existence in Iran of past or current undisclosed nuclear related activities involving military related organizations, including activities related to the development of a nuclear payload for … Continue reading
ManpowerGroup | Manpower Employment Outlook Survey – Global – 4th Qtr 2011
ManpowerGroup | Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. “According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey of global hiring trends released today, employers in 21 of 39 countries expect the fourth-quarter hiring pace to soften from the third quarter. However, Net Employment Outlooks … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Employment, International
Tagged 2011, 4th Qtr, hiring trends, Manpower Global Survey Employment
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Tony Hayward in line for multimillion windfall after Iraq oil deal | Iraq Business News
Tony Hayward in line for multimillion windfall after Iraq oil deal | Iraq Business News.
Posted in International
Tagged Genel Energy, Iraq oil, Tony Hayward, Turkey, Vallares
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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. 1940: Lascaux cave paintings discovered Near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their … Continue reading
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Tagged History.com, September 12, This Day in History
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Killing of Syrian Human Rights Activist Ghiyath Mattar
Killing of Syrian Human Rights Activist Ghiyath Mattar.
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty – September 11
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Department of Defense, Navy Casualty, September 11
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Readout of Secretary Clinton’s Call With Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr
Readout of Secretary Clinton’s Call With Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr.
Mosque Attacks in the West Bank – U.S. Department of State
Mosque Attacks in the West Bank.
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Tagged Mosque attacks, September 9, U.S. Department of State, West Bank
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China Economic Review – CPI
Chinese inflation slows in August The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in China rose 6.2% year-on-year for August, down from a 6.5% increase in July, MarketWatch reported. CPI is a main gauge of inflation published by the National Bureau of Statistics … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, International
Tagged China, China Economic Review, CPI, Market Watch, Wall Street Journal
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Economic Releases – Monday – September 12, 2011
Euro Area Securities Issues Statistics Note: Release time is at 4 a.m. Foreign Exchange Rates (H10) Note: Release time is at 4 p.m. Long-term Interest Rate Statistics for EU Member States Note: Release time is at 4 a.m. Manufacturing, Mining, … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, International, News and politics
Tagged Commercial Paper, Euro Area Securities Issues, federal reserve board, Long Term Interest Rate Statistics for EU, Member States Manufacturing, Mining and Wholesale Trade (Quarterly), NBER, Selected Interest Rates, Statistics Foreign Exchange Rates(H10)
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AFP: GM’s China sales hit record for August
AFP: GM’s China sales hit record for August. SHANGHAI — US auto giant General Motors said its sales in China hit 205,885 units in August — a record for the month — up 13.4 percent from a year ago due … Continue reading
Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force
Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force.
Posted in International, News and politics, War
Tagged 9/11, Attack on Afghanistan, Combat Outpost Sayed Abad, ISAF, Wardak province
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Unit for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Unit for Upcoming Afghanistan Rotation.
Geithner Op-Ed: ‘What the world must do to boost growth’
Geithner Op-Ed: ‘What the world must do to boost growth’.
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Tagged OpED, Secretary of the Treasury, Tim Geithner, U.S. Treasury
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U.N. chief urges world to redouble efforts on climate talks – AlertNet
U.N. chief urges world to redouble efforts on climate talks – AlertNet.
Posted in Global Warming, International
Tagged Alert Net, climate talks, Reuters, UN
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Iraqi oil deal signed despite U.S. warning | Iraq Business News
Iraqi oil deal signed despite U.S. warning | Iraq Business News. “Hunt Oil Co. was warned before it signed a contract with the Kurdish government in Iraq that it might not be dealing in Kurdish territory, cables reveal.”
Posted in International, Iraq War, News and politics
Tagged Hunt Oil Company, Iraq, Kurdish Government, leaked cables
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FT.com / Companies / Oil & Gas – CNPC close to Afghanistan oil deal
FT.com / Companies / Oil & Gas – CNPC close to Afghanistan oil deal. “CNPC, the Chinese energy company, is poised to win the first oilfield to be tendered in Afghanistan since the US ousted the Taliban in revenge for … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, China, CNPC, oil deal
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China National Offshore Oil Company Statement on oil spill – CNOOC shares fall 9%
http://www.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/20110904/LTN20110904011.pdf. “The operations of Platforms B and C of PL19-3 oil field were suspended on 13 July 2011 as required by the SOA. As a result, the Company’s net production has been reduced by approximately 22,000 barrels per day. The … Continue reading
Background Briefing on Libya
Background Briefing on Libya.
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Tagged Briefing, Department of State, Libya
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United Nation Secretary-General’s Panel of Inquiry Report on Flotilla Incident – Israel
go.ynet.co.il/pic/news/Palmer-Committee-Final-report.pdf. “A long-anticipated United Nations report on Israel‘s deadly raid on a Gaza-bound ship in 2010 justifies Israel’s blockade of the Strip, but accuses the IDF of using “excessive and unreasonable” force to stop the vessel.”
Libyan Rebels Deny Report of Trading Oil for Support, AFP Says – Bloomberg
Libyan Rebels Deny Report of Trading Oil for Support, AFP Says – Bloomberg.
China’s PMI up for August; exports down
China’s PMI up for August; exports down China’s purchasing manager’s index (PMI), a guage of industrial activity, rose to 50.9 in August following a two-year low of 50.7 in July, Reuters reported. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. The August … Continue reading
Preliminary Annual Report on U.S. Holdings of Foreign Securities
WASHINGTON – Preliminary data from an annual survey of U.S. portfolio holdings of foreign securities at year-end 2010 were released today and posted on the Treasury web site at link. Final survey results, which will include additional detail as well as … Continue reading
France strikes oil deal with new Libyan regime: Report – The Times of India
France strikes oil deal with new Libyan regime: Report – The Times of India.
Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan – August 31, 2011
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Posted in International, Iraq War, War
Tagged Afghanistan, commission, Contractors, costs, fraud, Iraq, misuse, waste
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U.S. ‘reviewing’ Algeria’s explanation for admitting Gadhafi’s family
U.S. ‘reviewing’ Algeria’s explanation for admitting Gadhafi’s family CNN International Washington (CNN) — Disturbed by the news that Moammar Gadhafi’s wife and three children, along with some grandchildren, were able to flee over the Libyan border to Algeria in spite … Continue reading
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