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Obama Talks about Foreign Policy on Leno’s Show
Oct 26th
U.S. President Barack Obama during the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2009 graduation
“This is somebody who for 40 years has terrorized his country and supported terrorism. Gadhafi had an opportunity during the Arab Spring to finally let loose of his grip on power and to peacefully transition into democracy. We gave him ample opportunity, and he wouldn’t do it,” said U.S. President Barack Obama on Leno’s show.
Leno brings the issue on the situation in Libya, asking the Obama for his comment or reaction to the death of Moammar Gadhafi. He strongly said he didn’t enjoy seeing Gadhafi’s violent death, and continues to talk about politics and foreign policy. This Obama’s second visit to Jay Leno’s NBC late-night talk show, “The tonight Show.”
Obama also stresses that, ““We gave him ample opportunity, and he wouldn’t do it. And, obviously, you never like to see anybody come to the kind of end that he did, but I think it obviously sends a strong message around the world to dictators that.”
Obama: Obstruct a Bill, That’s Unacceptable
Oct 21st
Official Photographic portrait of the US President Barack Obama
“For the second time in two weeks, every single Republican in the United States Senate has chosen to obstruct a bill that would create jobs, and get our economy going again. That is unacceptable. Every American deserves an explanation as to why Republicans refuse to step up to the plate and do what’s necessary to create jobs and grow the economy right now,” said U.S. President Barack Obama.
A bill that would create jobs and keep high hopes for the economy to grow was rejected. Despite Obama’s hard-wired campaign to push the bill, the Senators stand with their firm decisions. Obama needed 60 votes to come our victorious. Democrats Mark Pryor of Arkansas, Ben Nelson of Nebraska and Independent Joe Lieberman of Connecticut broke with US President Barack Obama on vote. While, two democrats stood with the President, they are Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Jon Tester of Montana.
Gadhafi’s Gunman, Still a Mystery
Oct 21st
Muammar al-Gaddafi
Who shoot him? There are stories spreading around that Gadhafi was taken down by his own troop. According to one account, one of his own bodyguards shot him, one of whom can be seen lying dead on the ground. However, these claims are not yet found be true and needed more investigations.
Allegedly, Gadhafi was defending himself with a golden pistol, this pistol was taken by rebels and now become a sign of merit for rebels. For eight months, they struggle to keep Gadhafi from growing stronger and they once accepted that they didn’t have a slightest chance against strongman Gadhafi.
According to reports, Gadhafi was still alive when he was taken. Questions whether he would have survived his wounds, given the proper treatments and medications are unknown. Last Thursday it was confirmed that one of his sons was also taken down and another one reported seized by the NATO.
Frazier: So, I Saw the Best Part of Libya
Oct 21st
Muammar al-Gaddafi
“People are very warm there. They love foreigners. Everywhere you go they’re welcoming in Libya. They love anyone who is coming in. It shows, I think, a sign of prosperity that their country is coming up… maybe a blonde American woman represents the future to them,”
Jacqueline Frazier is originally from Vermont but her attachment to the Gadhafi family began when a mutual friend introduced her to Saadi Gadhafi, one of Gadhafi’s sons. She was hired by Saadi to be a liaison between American companies for a project he was working on.
Frazier also said, “As a Westerner, I didn’t feel the oppression or the kind of culture of paranoia that you would as a typical Libyan, So I saw the best parts of Libya. And, for the past seven months, she witnessed and treated as one of the family as the regime of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi slowly showed.
The Ohio Man Who Freed the Wild Animals
Oct 21st
Bears shoot at a reserve in Alaska
“I know how much he cared for them, and he would know that they would be killed. I don’t know what happened. I’m sue some horrible thing happened to him yesterday to make him do this or allow him to lose focus for a moment and do it. But I don’t know what it is, and we may never know,” said Judy Hatfield, a family friend.
The Ohio man who killed himself after turning loose dozens of wild animals like Bears, lions, tigers and other exotic animals, apparently, the man was deep in debt, and a fellow big-cat lovers confirmed that he had taken in so many creatures he was “in over his head”.
Meanwhile, according to court records, it shows that he and his wife are in debt of at least $68,000 in unpaid taxes to the IRS and the country. Aside from that, two federal tax liens filed against the Ohio man last year that could trigger him to commit these unfortunate events.
Listeria Outbreak in Colorado Farm
Oct 20th
Mouth watering cantaloupes
“You’re rolling around cantaloupe on uncleanable equipment and you’re getting it wet and you’re not cooling it – it provides the perfect environment for listeria growth and spread,” said James Gorny, Senor Food Safety Adviser, Food and Drug Administration.
FDA officials said that employee had exposure in pools of water where listeria was likely to grow rapidly. They have tracked the deadly bacteria around the packing shed, which was owned and operated by Jensen Farms, in Colorado. Apparently, pathogen was investigated and found on a conveyor belt used for transportation of cantaloupes, the melon drying area, floor drain, and among other places.
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention this is the deadliest foodborne disease since 1985, 26 of 123 people died in the event, all have fallen ill, which started in July. It is not yet known how listeria got into the packing shed, but FDA officials said that the structural layout of the facility contributed to its spread.
Ohio Police Warned the Public about Loose Zoo Animals
Oct 19th
Male lion looking Regal
“Any kind of cat species or bear species is what we are concerned about. We don’t know how much of a headstart these animals have on us. These are wild animals that you would see on TV in Africa,” said Matt Lutz, Muskingum County Sheriff.;
According to the report, as many as 40 wild Zoo animals are on the loose; these animals include bears, lions, white Siberian tiger, camels, wolves, and giraffes. They are now roaming around across Zanesville, which has estimated population of about 25,000 residents.
Police calmly informed the public and advised them to stay indoors and be careful if they are already outside. They constantly inform the public through social networking site like Twitter. There were no reports of any incidents of injuries to the public.
However, Lutz confirmed that the police took down several aggressive animals, when they were discovered near Thompson’s body at his preserve, a fence surrounded it, and not all animals on the area get away through the open gates.
US Immigration Deported Nearly 400000 Immigrants
Oct 19th
US Immigration deportation accomplishments
“Of these, nearly 55 percent or 216,698 of the people removed were convicted of felonies or misdemeanours – an 89 percent increase in the removal of criminals since Fiscal Year 2008. Smart and effective immigration enforcement relies on setting priorities for removal and executing on those priorities. These year-end totals indicate that we are making progress, with more convicted criminals, recent border-crossers, egregious immigration law violators and immigration fugitive being removed from the country than ever before,” said John Morton, ICE director.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, John Morton proudly shares its accomplishment; out of these 400,000 immigrants, 55 percent of these people removed were indicted for felonies or misdemeanours. Morton particularly said that these accomplishments could not be attained without effect emigration enforcement execution.
John Morton also said, “This comes down to focusing our resources as best we can on our priorities. We continue to hope for comprehensive immigration reform at a national level, working with the Congress, but in the meantime, we work with the resources we have, under the laws we have.”
Real Life Superhero Arrested
Oct 19th
Superman Imposter
Superhero, camouflaged in black and yellow suit came out of the comic books. He is now in city streets claiming that he is guarding the innocent civilians. The real life “super hero” has been getting a lot of attention.
Just recently, Phoenix Jones, 23-year old member of the Rain City Superhero movement was taken into police custody after a commotion in front of a nightclub in Seattle. Phoenix defended himself and said he was trying to neutralize a fight with the use of a pepper spray, but people who were in that area claimed there was no fight going on.
With these recent updates on the real life superhero, the people are now questioning them as to the safety and security of people around the community. This can bring them (the real life superheroes) and the innocent individuals into life-threatening situation. What if one day, they are faced with guns and ammos? How will they act on the situation?
Pepper Spray Control the Street
Oct 19th
Pepper Spray control chaotic demonstrators in New York
“Deputy Inspector Bologna is disappointed at the results of the department investigation. His actions prevented further injury and escalation of tumultuous conduct. To date, this conduct has not been portrayed in its true context,” said Roy Richter, President of the NYPD.
New York police, Deputy Inspector Anthony Bologna, has been given internal disciplinary actions that could lead to 10 days of suspension. Police officials said that the Inspector uses pepper spray in a chaotic crowd.
The rules on pepper spray clearly states that it should only be used primarily to control a suspect who refuse and resist an arrest, or for protection. However, it does allow for its use in “chaotic situation”, but only by officers with particular history of training.
Deputy Inspector Bologna can accept the charge and plead guilty, or he has an option for a departmental trial. Raymond W. Kelly, Police Commissioner, is the arbiter of penalty in such issues and has wide tolerance in his decisions.