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Category Archives: Safety and Security
Department of Justice Investigation of the Ferguson Police Department Report
Click to access ferguson_police_department_report_1.pdf
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 — FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2014
FBI — FBI Releases Preliminary Semiannual Crime Statistics for 2014.
Posted in Government, Household, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged FBI, FBI Crime statistics 2014
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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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Class l Recall – Minnesota Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Minnesota Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.
Investigative Report on the Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Facilities in Benghazi, Libya, September 11-12, 2012
HPSCI [U.S. House of Representatives, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence] Final Benghazi Report Investigative Report on the Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Facilities in Benghazi, Libya, September 11-12, 2012
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.
“Anchor’s Aweigh”– Happy Birthday United States Navy
By Patricia L Johnson October 13, 2014 will be the 239th birthday of the United States Navy. Click to listen to Anchors Aweigh played by the U.S. Navy Band. Do you know what the words ‘Anchors Aweigh’ means? A ships … Continue reading
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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CDC Health Alert Advisory – Acute Neurologic Illness with Focal Limb Weakness of Unknown Etiology in Children
This is an official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY Distributed via the CDC Health Alert NetworkSeptember 26, 2014, 17:00 ETCDCHAN-00370 Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working closely with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment … Continue reading
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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Ford Issues Safety Recall for Certain 2013-2014 Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles in North America for Restraints Control Module Issue | Ford Media Center
Ford Issues Safety Recall for Certain 2013-2014 Ford C-MAX, Fusion, Escape and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles in North America for Restraints Control Module Issue | Ford Media Center.
Posted in Health and wellness, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged automobile industry, Escape, FORD, Ford C-Max, Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, North America, recall
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911 calls released: FBI investigating claims Oklahoma beheading suspect tried to convert others to Islam | KFOR.com
911 calls released: FBI investigating claims Oklahoma beheading suspect tried to convert others to Islam | KFOR.com.
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged beheading, FBI, Moore Ok
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U.S. Department of Justice – FBI Report on Active Shooter Incidents – United States – Between 2000 and 2013
Declassification of Yahoo Documents Related to Protect America Act by FISC-R
Statement by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the U.S. Department of Justice on the Declassification of Documents Related to the Protect America Act Litigation.
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Courts
Tagged declassified, FISC-R, Protect America Act, Yahoo
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Transcript: President Obama’s Speech on Combating ISIS – CNN.com
Transcript: President Obama’s Speech on Combating ISIS – CNN.com.
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Ahmed Godane | The White House
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Ahmed Godane | The White House.
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Ahmed Godane, al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab, Press Secretary, Somalia, The White House
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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
Ignorance is Bliss Unless You Are an Officer of the Law
By Patricia L Johnson President Obama issued a proclamation regarding the death of Nelson Mandela on December 5, 2013 which read in part as follows: “As a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela, by the authority vested … Continue reading
Class I Recall Missouri Firm Recalls Lasagna Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Missouri Firm Recalls Lasagna Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen.
Benghazi e-mails
i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/interactive/2013/05/politics/white-house-benghazi-emails/white-house-benghazi-emails.pdf?hpt=hp_t1.
FRAUD ADVISORY: Beware of Identity Thieves Seeking to Redirect Your Social Security Benefits | Office of the Inspector General, SSA
FRAUD ADVISORY: Beware of Identity Thieves Seeking to Redirect Your Social Security Benefits | Office of the Inspector General, SSA.
Case Number 13-MJ-2162-MBB United States of America v. Robel Phillipos
ftpcontent3.worldnow.com/wfxt/pdf/robel-phillipos-third-suspect-bombing.pdf.
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.
U.S. to lift ban on women in front-line combat jobs | Reuters
U.S. to lift ban on women in front-line combat jobs | Reuters.
Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned – Secretary of State Clinton’s Testimony 01-23-2013
Benghazi: The Attacks and the Lessons Learned.
NOAA StormCentral – Sandy
NOAA StormCentral – Sandy.
Transcript And Audio: Vice Presidential Debate : NPR
Transcript And Audio: Vice Presidential Debate : NPR.
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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Gripes and Grumbles – September 13
By Patricia L Johnson When the 112th Congress failed to come to an agreement on funding for the Federal Aviation Administration the funding expired on July 23, 2011 and 4,000 federal workers were furloughed, but FAA workers didn’t just walk … Continue reading
Treasury Targets Three Senior Al-Qa’ida Leaders
Treasury Targets Three Senior Al-Qa’ida Leaders.
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged Al-Qaida, U.S. Treasury
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Defense.gov News Release: USS New York to be in NYC to Commemorate 9/11
http://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=14770 “With the steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, the USS New York represents a powerful symbol of the deeply personal connection that New Yorkers have with our military and is a symbol of the courage and … Continue reading
Labor Day 2011 – Not a Day for Celebration
Historically, Labor Day has been a day of celebration for the millions of men and women, over the age of 16, making up our labor force. In August 2011 our labor force was 153.6 million. Unfortunately, all of the 153.6 … Continue reading
FACTBOX-East Coast refiners restart after Hurricane Irene | Reuters
FACTBOX-East Coast refiners restart after Hurricane Irene | Reuters.
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged East coast refineries, Hurrican Irene, restart, Reuters
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NRC on Virginia Nuclear Plant Status
nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/news/2011/11-052.ii.pdf. “Dominion has reported to the NRC that initial reviews determined the plant may have exceeded the ground motion for which it was designed.”
Irene’s Damage: a State-by-State Look at Deaths, Flooding, Power Outages – Bloomberg
Irene’s Damage: a State-by-State Look at Deaths, Flooding, Power Outages – Bloomberg.
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged Bahamas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Virginia
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Perry’s travel, security costs will stay secret until after 2012 – The Washington Post
Perry’s travel, security costs will stay secret until after 2012 – The Washington Post.
Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, Qaeda No. 2, Is Said to Be Dead – NYTimes.com
Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, Qaeda No. 2, Is Said to Be Dead – NYTimes.com.
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military
Tagged al-Qaeda, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, dead, NY Times, Second in command
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National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 23, 2011
National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of August 23, 2011.
Official: N. Korea ready to limit weapons tests – USATODAY.com
Official: N. Korea ready to limit weapons tests – USATODAY.com. MOSCOW (AP) – A spokeswoman for Russia’s president says North Korea is ready to impose a moratorium on tests of weapons of mass destruction.
Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal Sentenced in Iran to 8 Years in Prison
Near East: Sentencing of Shane Bauer and Joshua Fattal Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:30:35 -0500
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged 8-year prison sentence, Iran, Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer
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12 Dead in Plane Crash near Resolute Bay Canada
Plane crash near Resolute Bay kills 12 CBC.ca A 737 passenger jet crashed Saturday near Resolute Bay, Nunavut, in Canada’s High Arctic, killing 12 people and injuring three others on board. Nunavut RCMP said First Air charter flight 6560 was … Continue reading
4 Dead in Pittsburgh Flash Flooding
Posted on Sun, Aug. 21, 2011 Flash floods inundate parts of Pittsburgh By Michael A. Fuoco, Diana Nelson Jones, and Lillian Thomas Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH – A total of 2.1 inches of rain fell in an hour Friday during the … Continue reading
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged 4 dead, flash flooding, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
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Rescuer of Kidnapped 6-year-old Girl comes forward as Undocumented Immigrant
“A man credited with rescuing a 6-year-old girl from an alleged kidnapper came forward Friday to say he is an undocumented immigrant. Antonio Diaz Chacon, 23, is originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, and has been living illegally in the United States … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, Safety and Security
Tagged 6-year-old-girl, Antonio Diaz Chacon, CNN News, hero, Illegal Immigrant, kidnapped, rescuer, undocumented
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USDA Recall – Ground Turkey
Arkansas Firm Recalls Ground Turkey Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:48:43 -0500 Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, a Springdale, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 36 million pounds of ground turkey products that may be contaminated with … Continue reading
Toward An Understanding of the Effects of Natural and Man-made Disasters on Unemployment and GDP -Or- Blame it All on Einstein
By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath The massive earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale struck Japan on March 11, 2011 and was followed by a gigantic tsunami causing untold damage resulting in the meltdown of three nuclear … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Elections 2012, Employment, Global Warming, Government, Health and wellness, National Debt, News and politics, Only in America News, Safety and Security
Tagged Albert Einstein, consumer confidence, Daiwa Institute of Research, Earthquake, Emergency Declarations, Federal Reserve, FEMA, Fire Management Assistance, Fukushima Power Plant, GDP, Great East Japn Earthquake, Japan, Major US Disasters, March 11, NOAA, Richter Scale, Tornado Deaths, Unemployment, United States
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Summary of Misleading Facts from FactCheck.org on GOP Debate
“Summary In the first New Hampshire debate among 2012 presidential hopefuls, we found a number of incorrect, misleading or shaky factual claims: Pawlenty was wrong when he boasted that he was “one of the few governors” to respond to a … Continue reading
Pakistan stops NATO supplies after 16 people killed in blast
“ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Xinhua) — Pakistani authorities Saturday suspended supplies to the foreign troops in neighboring Afghanistan hours after a blast at an NATO oil tanker killed 16 persons, officials said.” Click link to read full story
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security, War
Tagged Afghanistan, NATO, oil tanker explosion, Pakistan, troop supplies
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Upper Big Branch Report
Courtesy of Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center “The April 5, 2010 explosion: a failure of basic coal mine safety practices” Click the following link (s) to view the report in either HTML PDF Download Adobe pdf reader
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged 2010, 29 dead miners, April 5, Boone County West Virginia, Explosion, Former Governor Joe Manchin III, Independent Investigation, injured, J. Davitt McAteer, Massey Energy, Performance Coal Company, Raleigh County West Virginia, Upper Big Branch Mine
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U.S. Navy Secures Release of Japanese-owned Vessel
A request for assistance from a Japanese-owned merchant vessel in the Somali Basin led to Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) warship USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) securing the release of the vessel and its 24 crew members from four suspected pirates, Mar. … Continue reading
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged DDG 84, Japanese-owned vessel, pirates, Somalia, U.S. Navy, USS Bulkeley
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It Could Happen to You
By Patricia L Johnson After spending the entire afternoon at his favorite sporting goods store, my husband walked in with a bag of burgers and advised he had to use cash at the burger store because his debit card wouldn’t … Continue reading
Tea Party Candidates have been in Congress Too Long!
Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Representative Hal Rogers (R-KY), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, introduced a revised bill for FY 2011 with additional cuts. Supposedly the additional cuts are due to demands by Tea Party freshman, but really…. what … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Employment, Government, Health and wellness, Health, Uninsured, Immigration, News and politics, Safety and Security
Tagged 112th Congress, ARTICLES and ANSWERS 2011, Budget Cuts, Economy, Education, Energy Assistance, EPA, FY 2011, Healthcare, HUD, Illegal Immigration, IRS, Jared Loughner, Mental Health, Military, Patricia L Johnson, Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY), Republicans, Tea Party Candidates, Transportation, U.S. Budget, U.S. House of Representatives, Unemployment, Veterans Affairs
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What is the Alternative to Body Searches?
An opinion by Patricia L Johnson How do you balance the safety and security of the citizens of the United States against privacy issues? You don’t! No matter how intrusive, uncomfortable or embarrassing airport pat-downs and full body scanners are, … Continue reading
Posted in Safety and Security
Tagged 9/11, Abu Ghraib, Airport Security, Detainees, Islam Religion, Muslims, Safety, TSA, War
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GOP – Going Overboard on Pelosi
By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath Fox News, reporting with their usual fair and [un]balanced flair published a special report Monday titled “Pelosi Did Nothing With Knowledge About Enhanced Interrogation Techniques” [1] The story indicates Speaker of … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, Government, News and politics, Only in America News, Safety and Security
Tagged 9/11, CIA, Democrats, John Boehner, Justice Department, Newt Gingrich affair, NSA Condeleezza Rice, President George W. Bush, Representative Nancy Pelosi, Republicans, Speaker of the House, torture
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