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UPS identifies American crew killed in Dubai crash Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:37PMLOUISVILLE, KY. — Crew members from Kentucky and Florida have been identified as the two people killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff outside Dubai
Three LAX Terminals Shut After Guard Disappears Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:35AMTSA contract worker leaves post at secured area in Los Angeles Airport unattended; Terminals now reopened.
Brantford pilot honoured for heroics Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:38AMIt was a typical flight from Cranbrook to Vancouver until a fire broke out in the cockpit of the Dash-8 being piloted by Brantford's Paul Ivey. In front of him, black smoke from a shorted out windshield heater began to billow into the small cockpit.[...]
FAA's Commercial Space Transportation Center Adds Wyle To The Team Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:13AMBrings Long Track Record Of Human Spaceflight Support To The Effort The academic-industry team that has been selected to support a new FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation includes a company with a long history of supporting manned spaceflights.
President thanks soldiers during Fort Bliss visit Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:12AMPresident Barack Obama whispered in Army Spc. Gilberth Bojorquez s ear and signed the wounded soldier s Zippo cigarette lighter with a black marker.
By Amanda Kim Stairrett and Alicia Lacy Fort Hood Herald Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:14AMBefore its colors were cased Aug. 18, soldiers of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were already in or on their way to Iraq. The regiment is one of the first brigade-sized elements to deploy to Iraq in a full advise-and-assist role.
New jail and law enforcement center holds dedication ceremony Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:00PMThe jail will be able to house 232 inmates
REGION: Body scanning machines installed at Lindbergh Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:50PMNew body scanning machines at San Diego International Airportcan see through people's clothing, but the images they produce arenot as revealing as one might imagine.
Mary Volm, One-Time Candidate for City Hall, Arrested for DUII Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:04PMPortland Police arrested Mary Volm, a former longtime City of Portland employee who ran unsuccessfully against Commissioner Dan Saltzman in the May primary for City Council, on suspicion of DUII and reckless driving Friday night. Volm had been riding her Vespa scooter in Southwest Portland when Portland Police arrived around 10:30 pm. Friday night’s [...]
2-star is new supe at Merchant Marine Academy - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:58AMKINGS POINT, N.Y. — The Merchant Marine Academy has a new leader.
New leader named for NY's Merchant Marine Academy Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 10:25AMAssociated Press - August 29, 2010 11:15 AM ET KINGS POINT, N.Y. (AP) - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has a new leader. Navy Rear Adm. Philip Greene Jr.
Dream wedding Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 4:03AMUNENBURG - Everybody loves a good love story, especially one with a happy ending; Pamela K. Lucier and Joshua McKenna have one with a wonderful beginning.
Warm welcome leads man to make Natchez home Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:04AMPhillip Heisser said he would come back to Natchez after his first stay but it wasn’t something he ...
If disaster strikes in the Poconos, is your community ready? Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMIf a flood soaked your town, a blizzard blocked the roads or nuclear material spilled from a reactor an hour away, what would your local government do?
Cornyn: Ports of entry need updating Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:33PMHIDALGO — A $600 million border security measure that will fund the hiring of hundreds of new federal agents is not enough to secure the Southwest border, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said Friday at a U.S. port of entry as he called for additional investments in manpower, infrastructure and technology.
Screening the TSA for a change Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 9:05PMA new documentary film, "Please Remove Your Shoes," takes a close look at the practices and problems of the TSA and airport screening.
How Katrina changed Lafayette forever Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:05AMWhile Lafayette was spared from the winds and floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina, the storm nonetheless left its mark on the Hub City.
Air Guardsman earns Meritorious Service Medal Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:22PMIn 2004, Peno was mobilized again, this time for Operation Iraqi Freedom, deploying to support the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division at Tikrit, Iraq, to assist the Joint Meteorological Office in conveying local weather forecasts to forward operating bases. Peno returned to New York in 2009 as a Joint Operations Center battle staff noncommissioned officer, leading efforts to ...
Eighth suspect sought in alleged homegrown terror plot Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:29PMThere are now eight suspects in a massive police probe into an alleged terror plot to bomb the Parliament buildings, the Ottawa Citizen has learned.
Cornyn calls for greater expenditures along the border Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:31PMHIDALGO — A $600 million border security measure will fund the hiring of hundreds of new federal agents is not enough to secure the Southwest border, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said at a U.S. port of entry as he called for additional investments in...
Montreal métro, Parliament hill reported targets Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 7:32PMThe alleged plot behind this week’s arrest of four suspected terrorists was to attack Montreal's métro and Parliament Hill with bombs, says a former counter-terrorism officer with the RCMP and CSIS.
Parliament, Montreal subway target of plot Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:29PMThe alleged plot behind this week's arrest of a group of suspected terrorists was to attack Parliament Hill and Montreal's subway system with bombs.
Charter 411 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe metro government charter, to be voted on Nov. 2, would combine the Memphis and Shelby County governments into one new local government. The 49-pag...
No restraining order against man who yells at marijuana search teams Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 7:46PMColusa officials failed in their efforts to get a restraining order against a man who reportedly harasses pilots at the airport. Although Connor Davis admitted to authorities that he is prone to yell at law enforcement surveillance helicopters as...
Suspicious item causes evacuation of airport Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:46PMA brief evacuation was ordered at the Juneau International Airport at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday when a Transportation Security Administration employee noticed a suspicious item during security screening.
Norwood Police Department dispatch log for Wednesday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 26 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:20PMNorwood Police Department dispatch log for Wednesday, Aug. 25 through Thursday, Aug. 26
The Iris Has It Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:43AMThe biometrics R&D firm Global Rainmakers Inc. (GRI) announced plans today to roll out iris scanning technology to create, in its own words, “the most secure city in the world.” According to the technology news site Fast Company, it has partnered with Leon, one of the largest cities in Mexico boasting a population of more than 1 million people, to fill the city with eye scanners. Criminals will ...
Govt. approves upgradation of two additional battalions for NDRF Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 10:16AMThe Union Cabinet on Thursday approved upgradation/conversion of two additional battalions for National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
5th Anniversary Of Hurricane Katrina Puts Focus On Lessons Learned Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:33AMAs the nation prepares to mark the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, emergency managers and public health officials are looking to Rx Response and its efforts to enhance communication and collaboration in the nation's biopharmaceutical supply system as one of the critical public health innovations prompted by the disaster. Rx Response was created by members of the biopharmaceutical supply ...
Ghana: Hydopower Project to Reduce Power Outages Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:45AMThe Akosombo dam has been of service to the people of Ghana, and some of its neighbouring countries for some decades now, but just as anything which wears out in its productivity as times go by, or if it is subject too much pressure, so has the Akosombo dam reduced its productiveness to the people of Ghana and neighbouring countries.
Mass shootings at City Grill were not random, police believe Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:43AMThe City Grill mass shooting was not a random, scattershot spray of gunfire into a crowd of unknown people, investigators believe. Instead, the gunman targeted at least two -- and maybe more -- of the eight victims, they believe.
Shoe throwing a global phenomenon Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMThrowing shoes at the mighty has become a global phenomenon that shows no sign of fading away.
Footwear taking flight becomes an escalating global trend Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:10AMFor a few days in 2008, he was famous the world over — an Iraqi TV journalist who became an instant hero for millions when he hurled his shoes at U.S. president George W. Bush's head and called him a dog.
Top enlisteds: AF has major role in joint ops Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:37AMATLANTA — Nearly 200,000 airmen today work alongside soldiers, sailors and Marines, making it essential that they understand joint operations and what air power brings to the fight, say senior enlisted leaders for combatant commands.
Sen. Drilon: Neri must attend Senate inquiry or face subpoena Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:08AMFormer Social Security System (SSS) chief Romulo Neri will be faced with a subpoena if he fails to show up during the Senate inquiry on government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC) on Tuesday, Senator Franklin Drilon said.
National News More>> Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:14AMLONDON (AP) - For a few days, he was famous the world over - an Iraqi TV journalist who became an instant hero for millions when he hurled his shoes at President George W. Bush's head and called him a dog.
VFW Home upgrades improve its residents' lives Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:43AMFollowing recent renovations, residents now can play stimulating Wii games, enjoy quiet reading time or have a meal in a bistro-like cafeteria at the renovated Veterans of Foreign Wars Retirement Home.
Air travel rules and requirements constantly changing Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:17AMWhether you’re planning a faraway vacation or business trip, it’s a good idea to be aware of all the rules and regulations before heading to the airport.
Bicycle Mishap: News Briefs Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 11:19AMBICYCLE MISHAP A passerby called the police Thursday night after seeing a bloodied woman who appeared sedated while her male companion sat beside her having a bite to eat. Barrie police responded to the parking lot plaza around 9:30 p.m.[...]
The Story of the Sun Sea - By: Gisele Gauthier Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:44AMIn my heart I wish we could wrap our arms around every single person whose world has crumbled and shelter them from care and share with them the peace and safety we are blessed with here in Canada .
Airport security employs multiple levels to keep flights safe Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:29AMOn July 30, Tulsa attorney Charles W. Shipley was stopped and cited by Tulsa International Airport security officers for trying to take a pistol through a security checkpoint in his carry-on bag.
Police Reports Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:24AMHatboro Warrant service … On Aug. 15 at 2:21 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped and arrested Sammy Nazmy, 22, no fixed address, on a Montgomery County bench warrant, when he was observed walking on York Road near Byberry Avenue, police said. He was released to the custody of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department.
Judges crack down on inappropriate clothes in court Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 11:17AMJudges crack down on inappropriate clothes in court
Numerex Invited to Promote Global M2M Standardization Activities Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 6:10AMNumerex Corp. , a leading single source provider of secure machine-to-machine products and services, today announced that Dr. Jeff Smith, Chief Technology Officer of Numerex, was invited to speak in the forthcoming months at several key M2M Standards events as Chairman of the Telecommunications Industry Association TR-50 Engineering Committee for Smart Device Communications.
Senate wants GOCC execs to explain fat paychecks Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:48AM(Updated 7:23 pm) Executives of government-owned and –controlled corporations (GOCCs) that received fat paychecks from 2007 to 2009 must face the Senate committee on finance and explain their excessive bonuses, allowances, and take home pays.
Ambler says he will fight citation in crash that left other driver injured Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 8:09PMRep. Kevin Ambler was driving a black Mercedes on Saturday afternoon when it collided with a Toyota on N Dale Mabry Highway at Cheval Boulevard.
Military deaths with Nebraska connections Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 7:45PMAs of Monday, August 16, 2010, 61 U.S. service members with Nebraska connections have died in Afghanistan or Iraq since the beginning of military operations following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, according to the Department of Defense and family members.
GR travelers split on full body scanner Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 4:10PMWhile the TSA demonstrated full body scanners to the media, travelers were either concerned or resigned to their use. But will they make travel safer, more inconvenient or just more intrusive?
DPAC Technologies Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2010 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:07PMHUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: DPAC), a leader in device networking and connectivity solutions, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 20, 2010. Second Quarter Operating Results The Company reported revenue of $1.98 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared with $1.72 million for the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $267,000 or 16 ...
DPAC Technologies Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2010 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:00PMHUDSON, Ohio----DPAC Technologies Corp. , a leader in device networking and connectivity solutions, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 20, 2010.