Tuesday, January 13,2009, The FBI released bank crime statistics for the third quarter of calendar year 2008. Between July 1, 2008 and September 30, 2008, there were 1,358 robberies of financial institutions, as well as 14 burglaries and four larcenies. This represents 1,376 reported violations of the Federal Bank Robbery and Incidental Crimes Statute, a decrease from the second quarter’s total of 1,443 and first quarter’s total of 1,641.

The sun is currently near the minimum of its 11-year activity cycle. It is expected that solar storms will increase in frequency and intensity toward the next solar maximum, expected to occur around 2012.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After reaching its launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery now awaits its next major milestone for the upcoming STS-119 mission. A launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test, is scheduled to take place at Kennedy from Jan. 19 to 21.

Discovery arrived at Launch Pad 39A at 10:08 a.m. EST Wednesday on top of a giant crawler-transporter. The crawler-transporter left Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building at 5:17 a.m. Wednesday, traveling less than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey. The shuttle was secured on the pad at 12:16 p.m.

The STS-119 astronauts and ground crews will participate in the practice countdown. The test provides each shuttle crew with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training.

Contact:Kellogg Consumer Response Center 888-314-2060

Battle Creek, MI -- January 14, 2009 -- Kellogg Company today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin® and Keebler® branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.

FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA is one of several peanut paste suppliers that the company uses in its Austin® and Keebler® branded peanut butter sandwich crackers.

Kellogg Company's investigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has the Company received any consumer illness complaints about these products.

Nonetheless, Kellogg Company is taking precautionary measures including putting a hold on any inventory in its control, removing product from retail store shelves, and encouraging customers and consumers to hold and not eat these products until regulatory officials complete their investigation of PCA and Kellogg provides further information as to the resolution of this issue.

"Consumer health and safety is our top priority," said David Mackay, president and CEO, Kellogg Company. "We are taking these voluntary actions out of an abundance of caution."

While no additional consumer action is necessary at this time, consumers with questions or who would like a product refund can call the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-314-2060.

The Texas Rangers and the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in Texas Style Manhunt to Capture Capital Murder Suspect

San Antonio TX - January 12, 2009

The Texas Rangers and the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force along with the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office, Conducted a Texas Style Manhunt to Capture Capital Murder Suspect Jarett Eldridge (07/07/1979).

Much of the search was at night on horseback behind prison tracking dogs with a DPS search helicopter circling overhead. All of this began after an early Saturday morning 911 call for help came in to the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch. When officers arrived they found three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Janice Trent (07/31/1953) was deceased, Allyson Trent (10/06/1976) and her juvenile daughter were seriously wounded.

After the shooting, Texas Rangers called their partners in the LSFTF and the manhunt was on. After locating Jarett’s abandoned car late in the afternoon on Interstate 10 in rural Guadalupe County, a request was made to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to bring in prison staff with tracking dogs and horses.

A DPS helicopter was also requested and responded. The prison tracking dogs and horses arrived just before dark and the manhunt continued.

Between the prison tracking dogs, the DPS helicopter and information developed, Jarett was found hiding near a vacant building at a rock quarry about two miles from his car. He was arrested without incident at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday and transported to the Guadalupe County Jail.

The United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas LaFayette Collins said, “I hope the person responsible for this tragic and senseless crime is held accountable. Thanks to the cooperation of all the law enforcement agencies, this dangerous suspect was quickly captured”.

Participating agencies in this arrest with the United States Marshals Service:

* Bexar County D.A.’s Office

* Luling Police Department

* Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office

* SAISD Police Department

* Comal County Sheriff’s Office

* San Antonio Police Department

* Gonzales County Sheriff and D.A.’s Office

* TDCJ CID and TDCJ OIG

* Gonzales Police Department

* Texas DPS Aircraft and Highway Patrol

* Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office

* Texas Rangers

Thing were hot all along the Mexican border, The U.S. Customs And Border Patrol was busy busting illegal aliens, drug smugglers , lots of drugs, 3 sexual perverts and a military deserter.
Wow, what a haul. $2.8 million of Cocaine coming into Brownville, a ton of marijuana in New Mexico, and foiled 6 drug smuggling attempts in Arizona, CBP Field Operations Officers also seized $320,000 in Meth, Cocaine This Weekend in the Laredo Area.
One would-be absconder was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit in the cocaine seizure.
Way to go Guys, I guess the price of gas is not the only thing going up!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as preparations for the STS-119 mission move forward. Discovery is targeted to lift off Feb. 12 to the International Space Station.

The fully assembled space shuttle, consisting of the orbiter, external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters, will be delivered to the pad atop a crawler transporter that will travel slower than 1 mph during the 3.4-mile journey.

WASHINGTON- The Justice Department announced today that Rite Aid Corporation (Rite Aid) and nine of its subsidiaries in eight states have agreed to pay $5 million in civil penalties to settle allegations of violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

In addition to the $5 million penalty, Rite Aid and all of its subsidiaries agreed to a compliance plan with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to ensure compliance with all requirements of the CSA and applicable DEA regulations and to prevent diversion of controlled substances. The compliance plan also requires Rite Aid to implement a pseudoephedrine and ephedrine tracking system in each of its 4,915 stores that is designed to prevent the abuse of pseudoephedrine and ephedrine products, which are used to make methamphetamine. 

Internet 1-9-09- People calling themselves techs should observe how to properly link a file so that a user of a web site can easily navigate to where they like to get, not face some platform gobbeldygook. Observe how each link on this site, properly fetches up the file that is listed. Also note, a web developer should make their web site functional for a number, if not all Browsers, and not make excuses to paying customers as to why their choice of software is incorrect! If links to files are not provided, not even the best search engines can find the file! I woud like to offer my assistance and download your code and fix it for you at a very reasonable price. Webmaster B

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds U.S. and Canadian citizens that travelers will see a change in travel document requirements at the land border in 2009, and recommends travelers adopt a New Year’s resolution to prepare now and obtain the appropriate documents. The new requirements are designed to make entering the U.S. more efficient and secure.

On June 1, the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will go into effect at land and sea ports of entry, requiring travelers – including U.S. and Canadian citizens – to present an approved travel document to enter the United States. The approved documents include a passport, a passport card, a NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST trusted traveler program card or a state- or province-issued enhanced driver’s license. Travelers under age 16 need to present only a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship.

Contact

Joanne Ferreira,

International Travel and Admissibility, and Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Phone: (202) 344-1780

Fax: (202) 344-1393

Arriving just ahead of a cold front
that froze up the frozen North,
was this and several other Robins.

Pirates will likely release the super tanker Sirius Star after apparently recieving payment for the Liberian-flagged ship. Click link for pop up video Sirius Star Latest

PHILADELPHIA Dec. 19, 2008 - Acting United States Attorney Laurie Magid today announced the unsealing of three indictments and an information1 charging seven individuals with conspiracy and securities fraud. The charges pertain to four separate schemes designed to artificially inflate the prices of publicly traded stocks. Among those charged is Daniel Laikin, CEO of National Lampoon, Inc. which owns interests in the film Animal House and the Vacation series. These cases were the result of a long-term investigation, conducted in coordination with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), that detected ongoing stock manipulation schemes in the national securities markets. The SEC today filed separate civil actions against the same individuals.

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FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike have just two more weeks to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance.

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of Texas, is extending the deadline for its transitional sheltering initiative until March 13, 2009. Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) provides temporary hotel/motel lodging for eligible Texans who cannot return home because their dwellings are still damaged and unlivable.

PASADENA, Calif. -- A free hotline is open to provide a variety of legal services to those affected by the Southern California wildfires. The service is provided by the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association in conjunction with the San Fernando Valley Bar Association and the State Bar of California, with some funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The toll-free number, 1-888-500-9219, is staffed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until further notice. However, it will not operate on New Year's Day.

The service provides fast basic legal advice on disaster-related issues including: Assistance with insurance claims Assistance with home repair contracts Counseling on landlord-tenant problems Counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems Replacement of lost documents Assistance with consumer protection matters

Callers do not have to be registered with FEMA, but the service is designed to answer disaster-related legal questions.

Celeste Industries Corporation Recall
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Tyson Foods Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay Fine

President Bush Cites Military's Valor, Sacrifice