Tuesday, March 16, 2010

News

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

March 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization” headed by Phuong Quoc Truong cheats 27 casinos out of $7 million.  At least 37 others conspired in a “false shuffle” cheating scheme at casinos in the United States and Canada to bribe casino card dealers and supervisors to perform the false shuttles during blackjack and mini-baccarat games.  The group repeatedly won thousands of dollars with the scheme, which involved signaling the card dealer to perform the “false shuffle” after tracking the order of cards dealt in a card game, therefore creating... [Read the full story]

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington (Mar 15) - For many Americans who are fortunate enough to be employed, the current legislation underway will not have any direct effect.  The Health Care Reform Bill in the House, to many, lacks the key component to rendering this bill to be an affordable “option” – the “Public Option” that was a cornerstone of the original bill.  As of today, the unfortunate position of this “Public Option” is, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “dead”. Some feel that the Health Care Reform Bill, without a public option, has become as obscure and secretive... [Read the full story]

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NATO ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

March 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations yesterday joint security teams engaged eight militants killing three and wounding another, captured a Taliban sub-Commander, and detained several others. In Shir Sorkh, following intelligence reports indicating militant activity in the area, security teams entered a small compound. Upon entering the compound the militants opened fire on the security forces. Following an exchange of gunfire, three militants were killed, one wounded, and the rest detained. The wounded militant was identified as a foreign fighter responsible... [Read the full story]

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – Four Afghan children were playing, when a mine/explosive device was detonated killing two and wounding two others. The incident occurred in the, Faryab Province of northern Afghanistan. General Mohammad Zahir Azmi. MOD spokesman had this to say regarding the incident, “This is a tragedy, especially since innocent children were killed and injured” adding, “Accidents involving unexploded ordinance or mines planted by the insurgents hurt and kill innocent civilians, and we will continue our efforts to educate civilians about mines... [Read the full story]

Politics

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

March 12, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] US Senator Bernie Sanders By: Livia Sappington WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 – Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”. The Senator points out that the President is in a position to reshape the Fed by nominating three new members to the Board of Governors and in a letter circulated by him... [Read the full story]

Money

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

March 15, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] By: Selena Robinson, Freelance Journalist for WorldNewsVine Manhattan, New York – Earlier today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, along with five other government agencies, announced the arrest of Charles J. Antonucci, Senior, ex-CEO of Park Avenue Bank. Authorities say that Antonucci made fraudulent claims in an attempt to receive federal bailout funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Antonucci is the first person ever charged with TARP fraud. According to the FBI press release, Antonucci is charged with multiple crimes, including embezzlement, wire fraud,... [Read the full story]

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

March 12, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] US Senator Bernie Sanders By: Livia Sappington WASHINGTON, March 12, 2010 – Senator Bernie Sanders, and Independent from Vermont and one of the most liberal senators in Congress released a statement that along with a group of Senators he is urging President Obama to fill vacancies in the Federal Reserve with nominees “who will fight to protect the interests of the American middle-class and small business”. The Senator points out that the President is in a position to reshape the Fed by nominating three new members to the Board of Governors and in a letter circulated by him... [Read the full story]

Science and Tech

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

March 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Two food substances have found their way to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissions recall list. First up, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar is under a Voluntary Recall due to possible health risk. Basic Food Flavors, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV initiated the recall concerning their hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The product: Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Package sizes: 8 oz and 1.75 oz, Sell-by date: June 15, 2010 (only this date) is the only product... [Read the full story]

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

March 8, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made an appearance at the National Press Club today to talk about the increased need for green energy in the current economic climate. Jackson’s comments effectively served as a counterargument to those who might claim that green technology is not compatible with a recession. A press release of Jackson’s remarks reads like a direct answer to critics of the agency’s oversight. Refuting those who say that going green will hamper the economy, Jackson stated that “well-conceived,... [Read the full story]

Health and Living

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

Health Care Reform Bill without a “Public Option” – Making Coverage Affordable – Part One

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Washington (Mar 15) - For many Americans who are fortunate enough to be employed, the current legislation underway will not have any direct effect.  The Health Care Reform Bill in the House, to many, lacks the key component to rendering this bill to be an affordable “option” – the “Public Option” that was a cornerstone of the original bill.  As of today, the unfortunate position of this “Public Option” is, according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, “dead”. Some feel that the Health Care Reform Bill, without a public option, has become as obscure and secretive... [Read the full story]

Pope Protects Paedophiles

Pope Protects Paedophiles

March 15, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland - Courtesy of Wikipedia The Catholic Church starts this new week with yet more claims of abuse, which is funny considering they have always been so adamant that sort of thing doesn’t go on.  From high up on his bejewelled throne in his sprawling palace of hypocrisy, the Pope maintains his position that there is no sex with children, and certainly no cover ups in the Catholic Church.  Someone should tell the people in Ireland who, it was revealed this week, were abused and then forced to sign affidavits saying they... [Read the full story]

Political Satire

Brown The Bully?

Brown The Bully?

February 23, 2010 · 2 Comments 

[Translate] Gordon Brown has been accused of being a big bad bully.  The founder of The National Bullying Helpline which has been shown to be nothing more than a front for this disgusting woman, Christine Pratt, to fleece money from people who are in need of help after being bullied. What she lacks in dress sense, she makes up for in biscuits. Christine Pratt is a career claimer, a con artist, so it is a surprise that she is making such headlines.  Although when you are talking about the Tory Party paying someone to throw half-cooked BS at the public in a sad attempt to save their failing... [Read the full story]

International News

Six U.S. Consulates in Mexico Ordered Evacuated Following Killing of 3 U.S. Consulate Associates

Six U.S. Consulates in Mexico Ordered Evacuated Following Killing of 3 U.S. Consulate Associates

[Translate] Mexico City (Mar 14) – Following the murder of three U.S. Consulate associates in Ciudad Juarez on Saturday, the U.S. State Department has issued an evacuation order for six U.S. Consulates in Mexico. Consulates in Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo and Matamoros, Tamaulipas and Monterrey, Nuevo Leon have been ordered evacuated. Travel... Read more of this article


Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

[Translate] KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations yesterday joint security teams engaged eight militants killing three and wounding another, captured a Taliban sub-Commander, and detained several others. In Shir Sorkh, following intelligence reports indicating militant activity in the area, security teams entered a small... Read more of this article


Nigeria | Two Bank Employees Charged as Accomplices in Rash of Bank Robberies

Nigeria | Two Bank Employees Charged as Accomplices in Rash of Bank Robberies

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria Two bank employees have been arrested after being accused of being members of a gang involved in a series of bank robberies. The “gang” is believed to consist of at least 25-armed and extremely dangerous members. The pair are being associated with two robberies at the banks of Bank PHB and Guaranty Trust... Read more of this article


DHS Secretary Napolitano in Tokyo Stresses Global Cooperation in Aviation Security

DHS Secretary Napolitano in Tokyo Stresses Global Cooperation in Aviation Security

[Translate] DHS Secretary Napolitano in Japan By Livia Sappington Tokyo, March 13, 2010  -  Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today was a guest of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.  She met with top officials of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to discuss global... Read more of this article


Southern Nigeria reacts over Muslims massacre of Christians

[Translate] By Victor Ulasi and Eromo Egbejule, Nigeria As the killings and violence continue in the Nigerian city of Jos, leaders of the Igbo extraction are divided over strategies to end the killing of their people in the Tin City, one of the economic nerve centres of Northern Nigeria. Most of the non-natives in the city had been evacuated by... Read more of this article


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Opinions and Editorials

Pope Protects Paedophiles

Pope Protects Paedophiles

[Translate] Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland - Courtesy of Wikipedia The Catholic Church starts this new week with yet more claims of abuse, which is funny considering they have always been so adamant that sort of thing doesn’t go on.  From high up on his bejewelled throne in his sprawling palace of hypocrisy, the... Read more of this article


FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

[Translate] FBI Washington Field Office - Courtesy of FBI By: Livia Sappington In these difficult economic times we need to be more diligent about protecting ourselves from crimes.  People with less then impeccable moral compass will be turning to unlawful ways to “make a living”.  The following are just a few examples from the files of the... Read more of this article


Southern Nigeria reacts over Muslims massacre of Christians

[Translate] By Victor Ulasi and Eromo Egbejule, Nigeria As the killings and violence continue in the Nigerian city of Jos, leaders of the Igbo extraction are divided over strategies to end the killing of their people in the Tin City, one of the economic nerve centres of Northern Nigeria. Most of the non-natives in the city had been evacuated by... Read more of this article


Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

[Translate] Official White House Photo by David Lienemann By Livia Sappington During  Vice President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel on March 9, 2010 at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, the Vice President made the following statements: “Over the last year, Mr. Prime Minister, you have taken significant... Read more of this article


GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

[Translate] Washington (March 11) – According to a Rapid Response email received moments ago from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the House had to rush to ban a fake Census letter being sent out by the Republican National Committee. The vote passed the U.S. House of Representative. 416-0 to ban the misleading fundraising... Read more of this article


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National News

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization”... 


Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

Park Avenue Bank CEO Arrested for TARP Fraud

[Translate] By: Selena Robinson, Freelance Journalist for WorldNewsVine Manhattan,... 


FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

[Translate] FBI Washington Field Office - Courtesy of FBI By: Livia Sappington In... 


FEMA | North Dakota, Disaster Relief Approved

[Translate] Washington D.C. (Mar 14) – The Department of Homeland Security,... 


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United Nations Headlines

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

[Translate] Official White House Photo by David Lienemann By Livia Sappington During  Vice... 


Pakistan | UN Condemns Murder of Aid Workers

Pakistan | UN Condemns Murder of Aid Workers

[Translate] New York (March 11) – Six aid workers with World Vision International... 


Corruption in United Nations Food Aid Program is Being Investigated in Somalia

Corruption in United Nations Food Aid Program is Being Investigated in Somalia

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington UN AGENCY WELCOMES INDEPENDENT PROBE INTO SOMALIA... 


Ban encourages all Nigerians to work together to overcome current challenges

Ban encourages all Nigerians to work together to overcome current challenges

[Translate] Women and children fleeing past unrest in Plateau State, Nigeria 2... 


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International Politics

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

Planned Settlement Expansion by Israel, Could Compromise Moscow Quartet Meeting

[Translate] Official White House Photo by David Lienemann By Livia Sappington During  Vice... 


Police, Ministry of Information disagree over number of casualties in recent Nigeria massacre

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria A great misunderstanding has arisen in... 


Nigerian Police to Halt Protest March to Aso Rock

Nigerian Police to Halt Protest March to Aso Rock

[Translate] Eromo Egbejule, Nigeria The Nigerian Police said it will prevent... 


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US Politics

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

Senator Sanders Advises President on Board of Governors Nominees

[Translate] US Senator Bernie Sanders By: Livia Sappington WASHINGTON, March... 


H.R. 4213 | Tax Extenders Act Returns to House, the False Hope

H.R. 4213 | Tax Extenders Act Returns to House, the False Hope

[Translate] Washington (Mar 11) – To quickly summarize the Tax Extenders... 


GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

GOP Mail Fake 2010 Census Forms as Fundraiser

[Translate] Washington (March 11) – According to a Rapid Response email... 


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International Business

Nigerian Media Workers Demand removal of Managing Directors | On Strike

Nigerian Media Workers Demand removal of Managing Directors | On Strike

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria The Workers of New Nigeria Newspaper have... 


American al Qaeda Spokesman Arrested and Charged with Treason – Update

American al Qaeda Spokesman Arrested and Charged with Treason – Update

[Translate] Karachi, Pakistan (Mar 7) – Apparently the individual reported... 


Netherlands Memoranda Aids Millions of Nigerian Farmers

Netherlands Memoranda Aids Millions of Nigerian Farmers

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria The Netherlands has signed a Memoranda... 


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US Business News

Justice Department Shuts Down Planned Healthcare Merger

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – On March 8, 2010, Blue Cross Blue Shield of... 


Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Two food substances have found their way... 


Gov. Schwarzenegger and Microsoft, Team up to Provide Training to Californians

Gov. Schwarzenegger and Microsoft, Team up to Provide Training to Californians

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Gov. Schwarzenegger Unveils Partnership with... 


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International Criminal Justice

Nigeria | Two Bank Employees Charged as Accomplices in Rash of Bank Robberies

Nigeria | Two Bank Employees Charged as Accomplices in Rash of Bank Robberies

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria Two bank employees have been arrested... 


Pakistan | UN Condemns Murder of Aid Workers

Pakistan | UN Condemns Murder of Aid Workers

[Translate] New York (March 11) – Six aid workers with World Vision International... 


Nigeria | Controversy over Number of Casualties in latest Religious Violence

[Translate] By: Victor Ulasi, Nigeria It was a sad development as the Plateau... 


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US Criminal Justice

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

Organized Crime Head Sentenced for Cheating 27 Casinos out of $7 Million

[Translate] By: Livia Sappington Sounds like a movie; the “Tran Organization”... 


FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

FROM THE FBI FILES Protect Yourself!

[Translate] FBI Washington Field Office - Courtesy of FBI By: Livia Sappington In... 


2009 Annual Report on Internet Crime Released by FBI

2009 Annual Report on Internet Crime Released by FBI

[Translate] Source: 2009 IC3 Annual Report By: Livia Sappington The 2009 annual... 


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NATO ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

Foreign Agents Killed, Taliban Commander Captured, Weapons Seized | Afghanistan ISAF

[Translate] KABUL, Afghanistan (March 13) – In separate operations... 


Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

Northern Afghanistan | 2 Children Killed 2 Injured By Landmine

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – Four Afghan children were playing,... 


NATO ISAF Afghanistan | Taliban Agent Killed, Several Suspects Detained in Separate Incidents

NATO ISAF Afghanistan | Taliban Agent Killed, Several Suspects Detained in Separate Incidents

[Translate] Kabul, Afghanistan (Mar 10) – During separate ISAF joint operations,... 


NATO ISAF

Human Interest

Southern Nigeria reacts over Muslims massacre of Christians

[Translate] By Victor Ulasi and Eromo Egbejule, Nigeria As the killings and violence... 


Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Two food substances have found their way... 


Winning Olympic Gold in THE ZONE

Winning Olympic Gold in THE ZONE

[Translate] By Mark Dorian Wenner “Every cell in my Body is Tingling With Euphoria.”... 


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Science and Tech

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

Quaker Snack Mix Baked Cheddar, Pringles Recalled | Salmonella Contamination

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Two food substances have found their way... 


EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

EPA Head Says Going Green is Good for Greenbacks

[Translate] Washington, D.C. – Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental... 


Software patents are killing innovation

[Translate] After hearing about the latest software patent disputes, I have... 


Science and Tech

Solar/Space

Jurassic Space: Ancient Galaxies Come Together After Billions of Years

Jurassic Space: Ancient Galaxies Come Together After Billions of Years

[Translate] February 18, 2010: Imagine finding a living dinosaur in your backyard.... 


Galaxy History Revealed in This Colorful Hubble View

Galaxy History Revealed in This Colorful Hubble View

[Translate] January 5, 2010: More than 12 billion years of cosmic history are... 


Hubble Finds Smallest Kuiper Belt Object Ever Seen

Hubble Finds Smallest Kuiper Belt Object Ever Seen

[Translate] Hubble Finds Smallest Kuiper Belt Object Ever Seen NASA’s... 


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