 Doug Levy (@SFDoug)12/29/09 6:20 AM Good points from former DHS head Ridge, but I blame Bush for diverting attn, resources to Iraq. See @cbsnewshotsheet http://bit.ly/8h77Y3. |
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
What if we had focused on fighting terrorism instead of invading Iraq?
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
Joe Brancatelli's info and comment about traveler security:
As usual, veteran business travel writer Joe Brancatelli has up-to-date information and authoritative comment on the latest air security issues. Below is an email he sent to subscribers to his very useful web site http://joesentme.com.
11:30 am Saturday, December 26, 2009
Dear JoeSentMe member:
By now, you might be finally hearing about an attempted terrorist attack on a Northwest flight nearing Detroit after flying from Amsterdam. This happened yesterda, Christmas Day. Details remain sketchy and conflicting, but there seems to be no doubt that this one was real. As far as we know, however, a single individual was involved. He is in custody after detonating some type of device in-flight.
Of most immediate interest, however, is how the Transportation Security Administration will react. It does seem clear that the individual on the plane was on government no-fly lists and that he managed to smuggle dangerous material on board. In other words there was a security failure. And, as you would expect, the TSA will probably take it out on US by tightening airport security rules.
There has been no official annoucement of any change from the TSA, but, oddly, the first immediate reaction seems to be on transborder flights originating in Canada. Both Canada=based airlines, Air Canada and WestJet, have advised travelers that 1) they are now limited to ONE carry-on bag; and 2) passengers will be subject to secondary screening, pat-downs and hand inspection of the carry-on bag. Both airlines have posted information about the new rules on their respective websites.
Needless to say, even without more rules, expect more changes at the security checkpoints, more invasive procedures, etc.
Obviously, I will feed you more details as I get more specific and accurate information. This is an odd situation made odder by the fact that it is the holidays and folks were mostly out of touch.
If you are traveling in the next day or two, assume the worst: More screening time, more annoyances, etc. I would advise you pack as little as possible in your carry-on bags and carry as few bags as possible with you. It's going to be a very confusing few days.
Joe Brancatelli //
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
I'm not buying food on @unitedairlines United again
 Scott Hensley (@scotthensley)12/23/09 9:38 AM FDA Cites Denver Airline Caterer For Roaches, Bacteria http://su.pr/7gyazb |
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Why am I getting post-holiday sales promos?
Did America's retail community suddenly become Jewish? I know Hannukah is over but Christmas hasn't happened yet, but I started receiving after-Christmas sales promos both in the snail mail and on email yesterday and today. Je'ez people, can't we slow down a little? Let's at least pause a minute and think about why we celebrate this season. It's not just about sales and seeing who acquires the most toys. That's not who wins in my book. Sent from my iPhone
Sunday, December 20, 2009
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Is it me, or does it sound like we taxpayers are getting shafted again?
News Alert
08:06 PM EST Tuesday, December 15, 2009
08:06 PM EST Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Citigroup gains massive tax break in deal with IRS
The IRS has issued an exception to tax rules for the benefit of companies including Citigroup. As a result, Citigroup will be allowed to retain $38 billion in tax breaks that otherwise would decline in value when the government sells its stake to private investors.
For more information, visit washingtonpost.com - http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/6041ZA/J481J/OR9V4D/NL5V2Y/743QT/JY/t
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Sad that this appropriate recognition was driven mostly by casino rights.
From The New York Times: U.S. Clears Way to Recognition for Shinnecock Tribe The Shinnecocks, based on Long Island, have met the required federal criteria and may soon be able to open a casino. http://s.nyt.com/u/v7b Get The New York Times on your iPhone for free by visiting http://itunes.com/apps/nytimes
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Overfishing of tuna goes unchecked
 Lou Kawakami (@sea4ever)12/14/09 11:08 PM No protection for depleted Pacific tuna [Sydney Morning Herald] Japan, Korea and China block quota cuts http://ow.ly/MfPr |
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Grassley finds UCSF misrepresented audits
Today's San Francisco Chronicle reports on an investigation by Sen. Charles Grassley into the abrupt firing of David Kessler as UCSF School of Medicine Dean in December 2007. Grassley now has -- on the record -- statements from the auditing firm KPMG that are highly critical of the University and explicitly say that KPMG was never able to verify that the School's finances were as stated by the University. After Kessler's termination, University officials insisted that it had both internal and external financial reviews that "verified" that the School's financial condition was good and that Kessler's assertions of accounting irregularities were unfounded.
Kessler warned in 2006 that the UCSF School of Medicine faced a potential $200 million funding gap but was fired after University officials insisted he was wrong. Not surprisingly, his successor, Sam Hawgood, reported that the school had a $170 million funding gap earlier this year. That funding gap was a factor in the elimination of my position at UCSF.
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