Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Bail is Good Buisness for CNBC
Bailout is Good Business for CNBC
CNBCLogo_9.28.jpgThe NYTimes' Brian Stelter writes about how the economic crisis has been very, very good to CNBC. "The week of Sept. 14," Stelter writes, "was the highest-rated one in CNBC's 19-year history, with 502,000 viewers during the business day (counted as the 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours by CNBC). Last week the ratings remained high, with an average 441,000 viewers through Thursday."
"When there's an aggressive move to one extreme or the other CNBC engagement surges," CNBC president Mark Hoffman tells Stelter. And that's when CNBC's deep bench jumps into action. Says SVP of business news Jonathan Wald, "If you see anchors on the set with phones to their ears and computers at the ready, you know it means they are reporting right up until the time the red light goes on."
Stelter points out that "ratings have also soared for the Fox News Channel, CNN and MSNBC in recent weeks. (Presumably they have also increased for the business channels Fox Business Network and Bloomberg, but their ratings are not publicly reported by Nielsen."
CNBCLogo_9.28.jpgThe NYTimes' Brian Stelter writes about how the economic crisis has been very, very good to CNBC. "The week of Sept. 14," Stelter writes, "was the highest-rated one in CNBC's 19-year history, with 502,000 viewers during the business day (counted as the 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours by CNBC). Last week the ratings remained high, with an average 441,000 viewers through Thursday."
"When there's an aggressive move to one extreme or the other CNBC engagement surges," CNBC president Mark Hoffman tells Stelter. And that's when CNBC's deep bench jumps into action. Says SVP of business news Jonathan Wald, "If you see anchors on the set with phones to their ears and computers at the ready, you know it means they are reporting right up until the time the red light goes on."
Stelter points out that "ratings have also soared for the Fox News Channel, CNN and MSNBC in recent weeks. (Presumably they have also increased for the business channels Fox Business Network and Bloomberg, but their ratings are not publicly reported by Nielsen."
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive
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NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/HSPD-20
Subject: National Continuity Policy
Purpose
(1) This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. This policy establishes "National Essential Functions," prescribes continuity requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national continuity program that will enhance the credibility of our national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a national emergency.
Definitions
(2) In this directive:
(a) "Category" refers to the categories of executive departments and agencies listed in Annex A to this directive;
(b) "Catastrophic Emergency" means any incident, regardless of location, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, environment, economy, or government functions;
(c) "Continuity of Government," or "COG," means a coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that National Essential Functions continue to be performed during a Catastrophic Emergency;
(d) "Continuity of Operations," or "COOP," means an effort within individual executive departments and agencies to ensure that Primary Mission-Essential Functions continue to be performed during a wide range of emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and technological or attack-related emergencies;
(e) "Enduring Constitutional Government," or "ECG," means a cooperative effort among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government, coordinated by the President, as a matter of comity with respect to the legislative and judicial branches and with proper respect for the constitutional separation of powers among the branches, to preserve the constitutional framework under which the Nation is governed and the capability of all three branches of government to execute constitutional responsibilities and provide for orderly succession, appropriate transition of leadership, and interoperability and support of the National Essential Functions during a catastrophic emergency;
(f) "Executive Departments and Agencies" means the executive departments enumerated in 5 U.S.C. 101, independent establishments as defined by 5 U.S.C. 104(1), Government corporations as defined by 5 U.S.C. 103(1), and the United States Postal Service;
(g) "Government Functions" means the collective functions of the heads of executive departments and agencies as defined by statute, regulation, presidential direction, or other legal authority, and the functions of the legislative and judicial branches;
(h) "National Essential Functions," or "NEFs," means that subset of Government Functions that are necessary to lead and sustain the Nation during a catastrophic emergency and that, therefore, must be supported through COOP and COG capabilities; and
(i) "Primary Mission Essential Functions," or "PMEFs," means those Government Functions that must be performed in order to support or implement the performance of NEFs before, during, and in the aftermath of an emergency.
Policy
(3) It is the policy of the United States to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability composed of Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government programs in order to ensure the preservation of our form of government under the Constitution and the continuing performance of National Essential Functions under all conditions.
Implementation Actions
(4) Continuity requirements shall be incorporated into daily operations of all executive departments and agencies. As a result of the asymmetric threat environment, adequate warning of potential emergencies that could pose a significant risk to the homeland might not be available, and therefore all continuity planning shall be based on the assumption that no such warning will be received. Emphasis will be placed upon geographic dispersion of leadership, staff, and infrastructure in order to increase survivability and maintain uninterrupted Government Functions. Risk management principles shall be applied to ensure that appropriate operational readiness decisions are based on the probability of an attack or other incident and its consequences.
(5) The following NEFs are the foundation for all continuity programs and capabilities and represent the overarching responsibilities of the Federal Government to lead and sustain the Nation during a crisis, and therefore sustaining the following NEFs shall be the primary focus of the Federal Government leadership during and in the aftermath of an emergency that adversely affects the performance of Government Functions:
(a) Ensuring the continued functioning of our form of government under the Constitution, including the functioning of the three separate branches of government;
(b) Providing leadership visible to the Nation and the world and maintaining the trust and confidence of the American people;
(c) Defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and preventing or interdicting attacks against the United States or its people, property, or interests;
(d) Maintaining and fostering effective relationships with foreign nations;
(e) Protecting against threats to the homeland and bringing to justice perpetrators of crimes or attacks against the United States or its people, property, or interests;
(f) Providing rapid and effective response to and recovery from the domestic consequences of an attack or other incident;
(g) Protecting and stabilizing the Nation's economy and ensuring public confidence in its financial systems; and
(h) Providing for critical Federal Government services that address the national health, safety, and welfare needs of the United States.
(6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government. In order to advise and assist the President in that function, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (APHS/CT) is hereby designated as the National Continuity Coordinator. The National Continuity Coordinator, in coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), without exercising directive authority, shall coordinate the development and implementation of continuity policy for executive departments and agencies. The Continuity Policy Coordination Committee (CPCC), chaired by a Senior Director from the Homeland Security Council staff, designated by the National Continuity Coordinator, shall be the main day-to-day forum for such policy coordination.
(7) For continuity purposes, each executive department and agency is assigned to a category in accordance with the nature and characteristics of its national security roles and responsibilities in support of the Federal Government's ability to sustain the NEFs. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall serve as the President's lead agent for coordinating overall continuity operations and activities of executive departments and agencies, and in such role shall perform the responsibilities set forth for the Secretary in sections 10 and 16 of this directive.
(8) The National Continuity Coordinator, in consultation with the heads of appropriate executive departments and agencies, will lead the development of a National Continuity Implementation Plan (Plan), which shall include prioritized goals and objectives, a concept of operations, performance metrics by which to measure continuity readiness, procedures for continuity and incident management activities, and clear direction to executive department and agency continuity coordinators, as well as guidance to promote interoperability of Federal Government continuity programs and procedures with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate. The Plan shall be submitted to the President for approval not later than 90 days after the date of this directive.
(9) Recognizing that each branch of the Federal Government is responsible for its own continuity programs, an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall ensure that the executive branch's COOP and COG policies in support of ECG efforts are appropriately coordinated with those of the legislative and judicial branches in order to ensure interoperability and allocate national assets efficiently to maintain a functioning Federal Government.
(10) Federal Government COOP, COG, and ECG plans and operations shall be appropriately integrated with the emergency plans and capabilities of State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate, in order to promote interoperability and to prevent redundancies and conflicting lines of authority. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate the integration of Federal continuity plans and operations with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate, in order to provide for the delivery of essential services during an emergency.
(11) Continuity requirements for the Executive Office of the President (EOP) and executive departments and agencies shall include the following:
(a) The continuation of the performance of PMEFs during any emergency must be for a period up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed, and the capability to be fully operational at alternate sites as soon as possible after the occurrence of an emergency, but not later than 12 hours after COOP activation;
(b) Succession orders and pre-planned devolution of authorities that ensure the emergency delegation of authority must be planned and documented in advance in accordance with applicable law;
(c) Vital resources, facilities, and records must be safeguarded, and official access to them must be provided;
(d) Provision must be made for the acquisition of the resources necessary for continuity operations on an emergency basis;
(e) Provision must be made for the availability and redundancy of critical communications capabilities at alternate sites in order to support connectivity between and among key government leadership, internal elements, other executive departments and agencies, critical partners, and the public;
(f) Provision must be made for reconstitution capabilities that allow for recovery from a catastrophic emergency and resumption of normal operations; and
(g) Provision must be made for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel capable of relocating to alternate facilities to support the continuation of the performance of PMEFs.
(12) In order to provide a coordinated response to escalating threat levels or actual emergencies, the Continuity of Government Readiness Conditions (COGCON) system establishes executive branch continuity program readiness levels, focusing on possible threats to the National Capital Region. The President will determine and issue the COGCON Level. Executive departments and agencies shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. During COOP activation, executive departments and agencies shall report their readiness status to the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary's designee.
(13) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall:
(a) Conduct an annual assessment of executive department and agency continuity funding requests and performance data that are submitted by executive departments and agencies as part of the annual budget request process, in order to monitor progress in the implementation of the Plan and the execution of continuity budgets;
(b) In coordination with the National Continuity Coordinator, issue annual continuity planning guidance for the development of continuity budget requests; and
(c) Ensure that heads of executive departments and agencies prioritize budget resources for continuity capabilities, consistent with this directive.
(14) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall:
(a) Define and issue minimum requirements for continuity communications for executive departments and agencies, in consultation with the APHS/CT, the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Chief of Staff to the President;
(b) Establish requirements for, and monitor the development, implementation, and maintenance of, a comprehensive communications architecture to integrate continuity components, in consultation with the APHS/CT, the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Chief of Staff to the President; and
(c) Review quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications capabilities, as prepared pursuant to section 16(d) of this directive or otherwise, and report the results and recommended remedial actions to the National Continuity Coordinator.
(15) An official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall:
(a) Advise the President, the Chief of Staff to the President, the APHS/CT, and the APNSA on COGCON operational execution options; and
(b) Consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security in order to ensure synchronization and integration of continuity activities among the four categories of executive departments and agencies.
(16) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall:
(a) Coordinate the implementation, execution, and assessment of continuity operations and activities;
(b) Develop and promulgate Federal Continuity Directives in order to establish continuity planning requirements for executive departments and agencies;
(c) Conduct biennial assessments of individual department and agency continuity capabilities as prescribed by the Plan and report the results to the President through the APHS/CT;
(d) Conduct quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications capabilities in consultation with an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President;
(e) Develop, lead, and conduct a Federal continuity training and exercise program, which shall be incorporated into the National Exercise Program developed pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 of December 17, 2003 ("National Preparedness"), in consultation with an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President;
(f) Develop and promulgate continuity planning guidance to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators;
(g) Make available continuity planning and exercise funding, in the form of grants as provided by law, to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators; and
(h) As Executive Agent of the National Communications System, develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive continuity communications architecture.
(17) The Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall produce a biennial assessment of the foreign and domestic threats to the Nation's continuity of government.
(18) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall provide secure, integrated, Continuity of Government communications to the President, the Vice President, and, at a minimum, Category I executive departments and agencies.
(19) Heads of executive departments and agencies shall execute their respective department or agency COOP plans in response to a localized emergency and shall:
(a) Appoint a senior accountable official, at the Assistant Secretary level, as the Continuity Coordinator for the department or agency;
(b) Identify and submit to the National Continuity Coordinator the list of PMEFs for the department or agency and develop continuity plans in support of the NEFs and the continuation of essential functions under all conditions;
(c) Plan, program, and budget for continuity capabilities consistent with this directive;
(d) Plan, conduct, and support annual tests and training, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to evaluate program readiness and ensure adequacy and viability of continuity plans and communications systems; and
(e) Support other continuity requirements, as assigned by category, in accordance with the nature and characteristics of its national security roles and responsibilities
General Provisions
(20) This directive shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with, and facilitates effective implementation of, provisions of the Constitution concerning succession to the Presidency or the exercise of its powers, and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 (3 U.S.C. 19), with consultation of the Vice President and, as appropriate, others involved. Heads of executive departments and agencies shall ensure that appropriate support is available to the Vice President and others involved as necessary to be prepared at all times to implement those provisions.
(21) This directive:
(a) Shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and the authorities of agencies, or heads of agencies, vested by law, and subject to the availability of appropriations;
(b) Shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, and legislative proposals, or (ii) the authority of the Secretary of Defense over the Department of Defense, including the chain of command for military forces from the President, to the Secretary of Defense, to the commander of military forces, or military command and control procedures; and
(c) Is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party against the United States, its agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(22) Revocation. Presidential Decision Directive 67 of October 21, 1998 ("Enduring Constitutional Government and Continuity of Government Operations"), including all Annexes thereto, is hereby revoked.
(23) Annex A and the classified Continuity Annexes, attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this directive.
(24) Security. This directive and the information contained herein shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure, provided that, except for Annex A, the Annexes attached to this directive are classified and shall be accorded appropriate handling, consistent with applicable Executive Orders.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/NSPD 51
HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE/HSPD-20
Subject: National Continuity Policy
Purpose
(1) This directive establishes a comprehensive national policy on the continuity of Federal Government structures and operations and a single National Continuity Coordinator responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Federal continuity policies. This policy establishes "National Essential Functions," prescribes continuity requirements for all executive departments and agencies, and provides guidance for State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector organizations in order to ensure a comprehensive and integrated national continuity program that will enhance the credibility of our national security posture and enable a more rapid and effective response to and recovery from a national emergency.
Definitions
(2) In this directive:
(a) "Category" refers to the categories of executive departments and agencies listed in Annex A to this directive;
(b) "Catastrophic Emergency" means any incident, regardless of location, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the U.S. population, infrastructure, environment, economy, or government functions;
(c) "Continuity of Government," or "COG," means a coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that National Essential Functions continue to be performed during a Catastrophic Emergency;
(d) "Continuity of Operations," or "COOP," means an effort within individual executive departments and agencies to ensure that Primary Mission-Essential Functions continue to be performed during a wide range of emergencies, including localized acts of nature, accidents, and technological or attack-related emergencies;
(e) "Enduring Constitutional Government," or "ECG," means a cooperative effort among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Federal Government, coordinated by the President, as a matter of comity with respect to the legislative and judicial branches and with proper respect for the constitutional separation of powers among the branches, to preserve the constitutional framework under which the Nation is governed and the capability of all three branches of government to execute constitutional responsibilities and provide for orderly succession, appropriate transition of leadership, and interoperability and support of the National Essential Functions during a catastrophic emergency;
(f) "Executive Departments and Agencies" means the executive departments enumerated in 5 U.S.C. 101, independent establishments as defined by 5 U.S.C. 104(1), Government corporations as defined by 5 U.S.C. 103(1), and the United States Postal Service;
(g) "Government Functions" means the collective functions of the heads of executive departments and agencies as defined by statute, regulation, presidential direction, or other legal authority, and the functions of the legislative and judicial branches;
(h) "National Essential Functions," or "NEFs," means that subset of Government Functions that are necessary to lead and sustain the Nation during a catastrophic emergency and that, therefore, must be supported through COOP and COG capabilities; and
(i) "Primary Mission Essential Functions," or "PMEFs," means those Government Functions that must be performed in order to support or implement the performance of NEFs before, during, and in the aftermath of an emergency.
Policy
(3) It is the policy of the United States to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability composed of Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government programs in order to ensure the preservation of our form of government under the Constitution and the continuing performance of National Essential Functions under all conditions.
Implementation Actions
(4) Continuity requirements shall be incorporated into daily operations of all executive departments and agencies. As a result of the asymmetric threat environment, adequate warning of potential emergencies that could pose a significant risk to the homeland might not be available, and therefore all continuity planning shall be based on the assumption that no such warning will be received. Emphasis will be placed upon geographic dispersion of leadership, staff, and infrastructure in order to increase survivability and maintain uninterrupted Government Functions. Risk management principles shall be applied to ensure that appropriate operational readiness decisions are based on the probability of an attack or other incident and its consequences.
(5) The following NEFs are the foundation for all continuity programs and capabilities and represent the overarching responsibilities of the Federal Government to lead and sustain the Nation during a crisis, and therefore sustaining the following NEFs shall be the primary focus of the Federal Government leadership during and in the aftermath of an emergency that adversely affects the performance of Government Functions:
(a) Ensuring the continued functioning of our form of government under the Constitution, including the functioning of the three separate branches of government;
(b) Providing leadership visible to the Nation and the world and maintaining the trust and confidence of the American people;
(c) Defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and preventing or interdicting attacks against the United States or its people, property, or interests;
(d) Maintaining and fostering effective relationships with foreign nations;
(e) Protecting against threats to the homeland and bringing to justice perpetrators of crimes or attacks against the United States or its people, property, or interests;
(f) Providing rapid and effective response to and recovery from the domestic consequences of an attack or other incident;
(g) Protecting and stabilizing the Nation's economy and ensuring public confidence in its financial systems; and
(h) Providing for critical Federal Government services that address the national health, safety, and welfare needs of the United States.
(6) The President shall lead the activities of the Federal Government for ensuring constitutional government. In order to advise and assist the President in that function, the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism (APHS/CT) is hereby designated as the National Continuity Coordinator. The National Continuity Coordinator, in coordination with the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (APNSA), without exercising directive authority, shall coordinate the development and implementation of continuity policy for executive departments and agencies. The Continuity Policy Coordination Committee (CPCC), chaired by a Senior Director from the Homeland Security Council staff, designated by the National Continuity Coordinator, shall be the main day-to-day forum for such policy coordination.
(7) For continuity purposes, each executive department and agency is assigned to a category in accordance with the nature and characteristics of its national security roles and responsibilities in support of the Federal Government's ability to sustain the NEFs. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall serve as the President's lead agent for coordinating overall continuity operations and activities of executive departments and agencies, and in such role shall perform the responsibilities set forth for the Secretary in sections 10 and 16 of this directive.
(8) The National Continuity Coordinator, in consultation with the heads of appropriate executive departments and agencies, will lead the development of a National Continuity Implementation Plan (Plan), which shall include prioritized goals and objectives, a concept of operations, performance metrics by which to measure continuity readiness, procedures for continuity and incident management activities, and clear direction to executive department and agency continuity coordinators, as well as guidance to promote interoperability of Federal Government continuity programs and procedures with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate. The Plan shall be submitted to the President for approval not later than 90 days after the date of this directive.
(9) Recognizing that each branch of the Federal Government is responsible for its own continuity programs, an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall ensure that the executive branch's COOP and COG policies in support of ECG efforts are appropriately coordinated with those of the legislative and judicial branches in order to ensure interoperability and allocate national assets efficiently to maintain a functioning Federal Government.
(10) Federal Government COOP, COG, and ECG plans and operations shall be appropriately integrated with the emergency plans and capabilities of State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate, in order to promote interoperability and to prevent redundancies and conflicting lines of authority. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall coordinate the integration of Federal continuity plans and operations with State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure, as appropriate, in order to provide for the delivery of essential services during an emergency.
(11) Continuity requirements for the Executive Office of the President (EOP) and executive departments and agencies shall include the following:
(a) The continuation of the performance of PMEFs during any emergency must be for a period up to 30 days or until normal operations can be resumed, and the capability to be fully operational at alternate sites as soon as possible after the occurrence of an emergency, but not later than 12 hours after COOP activation;
(b) Succession orders and pre-planned devolution of authorities that ensure the emergency delegation of authority must be planned and documented in advance in accordance with applicable law;
(c) Vital resources, facilities, and records must be safeguarded, and official access to them must be provided;
(d) Provision must be made for the acquisition of the resources necessary for continuity operations on an emergency basis;
(e) Provision must be made for the availability and redundancy of critical communications capabilities at alternate sites in order to support connectivity between and among key government leadership, internal elements, other executive departments and agencies, critical partners, and the public;
(f) Provision must be made for reconstitution capabilities that allow for recovery from a catastrophic emergency and resumption of normal operations; and
(g) Provision must be made for the identification, training, and preparedness of personnel capable of relocating to alternate facilities to support the continuation of the performance of PMEFs.
(12) In order to provide a coordinated response to escalating threat levels or actual emergencies, the Continuity of Government Readiness Conditions (COGCON) system establishes executive branch continuity program readiness levels, focusing on possible threats to the National Capital Region. The President will determine and issue the COGCON Level. Executive departments and agencies shall comply with the requirements and assigned responsibilities under the COGCON program. During COOP activation, executive departments and agencies shall report their readiness status to the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Secretary's designee.
(13) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall:
(a) Conduct an annual assessment of executive department and agency continuity funding requests and performance data that are submitted by executive departments and agencies as part of the annual budget request process, in order to monitor progress in the implementation of the Plan and the execution of continuity budgets;
(b) In coordination with the National Continuity Coordinator, issue annual continuity planning guidance for the development of continuity budget requests; and
(c) Ensure that heads of executive departments and agencies prioritize budget resources for continuity capabilities, consistent with this directive.
(14) The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy shall:
(a) Define and issue minimum requirements for continuity communications for executive departments and agencies, in consultation with the APHS/CT, the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Chief of Staff to the President;
(b) Establish requirements for, and monitor the development, implementation, and maintenance of, a comprehensive communications architecture to integrate continuity components, in consultation with the APHS/CT, the APNSA, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Chief of Staff to the President; and
(c) Review quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications capabilities, as prepared pursuant to section 16(d) of this directive or otherwise, and report the results and recommended remedial actions to the National Continuity Coordinator.
(15) An official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President shall:
(a) Advise the President, the Chief of Staff to the President, the APHS/CT, and the APNSA on COGCON operational execution options; and
(b) Consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security in order to ensure synchronization and integration of continuity activities among the four categories of executive departments and agencies.
(16) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall:
(a) Coordinate the implementation, execution, and assessment of continuity operations and activities;
(b) Develop and promulgate Federal Continuity Directives in order to establish continuity planning requirements for executive departments and agencies;
(c) Conduct biennial assessments of individual department and agency continuity capabilities as prescribed by the Plan and report the results to the President through the APHS/CT;
(d) Conduct quarterly and annual assessments of continuity communications capabilities in consultation with an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President;
(e) Develop, lead, and conduct a Federal continuity training and exercise program, which shall be incorporated into the National Exercise Program developed pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive-8 of December 17, 2003 ("National Preparedness"), in consultation with an official designated by the Chief of Staff to the President;
(f) Develop and promulgate continuity planning guidance to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators;
(g) Make available continuity planning and exercise funding, in the form of grants as provided by law, to State, local, territorial, and tribal governments, and private sector critical infrastructure owners and operators; and
(h) As Executive Agent of the National Communications System, develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive continuity communications architecture.
(17) The Director of National Intelligence, in coordination with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall produce a biennial assessment of the foreign and domestic threats to the Nation's continuity of government.
(18) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall provide secure, integrated, Continuity of Government communications to the President, the Vice President, and, at a minimum, Category I executive departments and agencies.
(19) Heads of executive departments and agencies shall execute their respective department or agency COOP plans in response to a localized emergency and shall:
(a) Appoint a senior accountable official, at the Assistant Secretary level, as the Continuity Coordinator for the department or agency;
(b) Identify and submit to the National Continuity Coordinator the list of PMEFs for the department or agency and develop continuity plans in support of the NEFs and the continuation of essential functions under all conditions;
(c) Plan, program, and budget for continuity capabilities consistent with this directive;
(d) Plan, conduct, and support annual tests and training, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security, in order to evaluate program readiness and ensure adequacy and viability of continuity plans and communications systems; and
(e) Support other continuity requirements, as assigned by category, in accordance with the nature and characteristics of its national security roles and responsibilities
General Provisions
(20) This directive shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with, and facilitates effective implementation of, provisions of the Constitution concerning succession to the Presidency or the exercise of its powers, and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 (3 U.S.C. 19), with consultation of the Vice President and, as appropriate, others involved. Heads of executive departments and agencies shall ensure that appropriate support is available to the Vice President and others involved as necessary to be prepared at all times to implement those provisions.
(21) This directive:
(a) Shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and the authorities of agencies, or heads of agencies, vested by law, and subject to the availability of appropriations;
(b) Shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect (i) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, and legislative proposals, or (ii) the authority of the Secretary of Defense over the Department of Defense, including the chain of command for military forces from the President, to the Secretary of Defense, to the commander of military forces, or military command and control procedures; and
(c) Is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party against the United States, its agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(22) Revocation. Presidential Decision Directive 67 of October 21, 1998 ("Enduring Constitutional Government and Continuity of Government Operations"), including all Annexes thereto, is hereby revoked.
(23) Annex A and the classified Continuity Annexes, attached hereto, are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this directive.
(24) Security. This directive and the information contained herein shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure, provided that, except for Annex A, the Annexes attached to this directive are classified and shall be accorded appropriate handling, consistent with applicable Executive Orders.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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I AM RICH!
There really is nothing like being rich. Steak dinners, country clubs, Vacations all over the world, and frivolous things that let people know how rich you are. A brilliant young programmer has fulfilled that need on one of the newest and most revolutionary devices - the iphone. People were willing to pay crazy amounts of money to get their hands on the newest version on top of waiting for days before its release. Digital Crack. Now that this item is circulating, what makes yours cooler? or how can you let people know how cool, tech savvy and of coarse richer you are than others? Get this graphic at a measly one thousand dollars. It doesn't do something, its just digital bling. Just like jewelery it doesn't serve any purpose it just makes you feel good by reminding you how rich you are. Unfortuantly it has been taken down off itunes... booo. Give the people what they want!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
A serious Post from Mac Forum
leaning a Macbook Pro - Semi special conditions apply
Hey,
This is a 100% serious question, so mods, plz don't lock this thinking I'm just being an *******. I really do need help with this.
I put my laptop on the floor with the lid open (because I was coding) so my girlfriend and myself could have some private time.
I'll skip the details, there's female juices all over my macbook pro keyboard. The reason why I state the substance is b/c it's important you know that it's sticky & is started to not smell normal 'n the like..
I need to wash the keyboard, but I don't know what I can use that's both wet, and will also take off any sticky stuff on there. I don't know what I can use chemical wise on it besides a damp towel.
As soon as I found out (I'm not sure how long that was after it happened) I turned off the computer and flipped it upside down to drain, and some did.
I wiped the keys and got as thoroughly in there with a damp towel (water) as I could.
The macbook pro's structure is different than most laptops, I'm sure I can google instructions on how to take it apart, but A) I'm afraid to, B) I'm not about to try 'n explain this to apple care, and C) I don't know much about the keyboard, because it's back-lit. Is it just like any other laptop keyboard, where there's a flat surface underneath, or is there places due to the back-lighting where liquids can go?
I looked down in it with a flash light and it seems to be just a flat surface, so I'm pretty sure I might be able to do this without taking it apart. So what chemicals can I use on the keys that will help remove sticky stuff but not damage the case and still clean it up?
I'm assuming if I just use any kind of "gunk" remover, like windex in very small moderations on a damp towel of heavily diluted windex it would work fine, though I've never dealt with cleaning this case with anything other than water and I don't know what will happen. Normally I'd spring for the acetone, or gasoline, but I'm afraid it'll eat away at this, even if used in heavy moderation.
Tips, are all welcome, and if it's possible, plz don't bash me, as Jess said, accidents happen. I don't intend on using my MBP until I get this problem resolved, but I do have a program to turn in Monday. I removed the battery and purged it (not that it makes any difference b/c I didn't take out the backup battery for clock 'n such).
Uhh, thanks for your potential help, and just a lil FYI, there's not much information about this on Google.
This is a 100% serious question, so mods, plz don't lock this thinking I'm just being an *******. I really do need help with this.
I put my laptop on the floor with the lid open (because I was coding) so my girlfriend and myself could have some private time.
I'll skip the details, there's female juices all over my macbook pro keyboard. The reason why I state the substance is b/c it's important you know that it's sticky & is started to not smell normal 'n the like..
I need to wash the keyboard, but I don't know what I can use that's both wet, and will also take off any sticky stuff on there. I don't know what I can use chemical wise on it besides a damp towel.
As soon as I found out (I'm not sure how long that was after it happened) I turned off the computer and flipped it upside down to drain, and some did.
I wiped the keys and got as thoroughly in there with a damp towel (water) as I could.
The macbook pro's structure is different than most laptops, I'm sure I can google instructions on how to take it apart, but A) I'm afraid to, B) I'm not about to try 'n explain this to apple care, and C) I don't know much about the keyboard, because it's back-lit. Is it just like any other laptop keyboard, where there's a flat surface underneath, or is there places due to the back-lighting where liquids can go?
I looked down in it with a flash light and it seems to be just a flat surface, so I'm pretty sure I might be able to do this without taking it apart. So what chemicals can I use on the keys that will help remove sticky stuff but not damage the case and still clean it up?
I'm assuming if I just use any kind of "gunk" remover, like windex in very small moderations on a damp towel of heavily diluted windex it would work fine, though I've never dealt with cleaning this case with anything other than water and I don't know what will happen. Normally I'd spring for the acetone, or gasoline, but I'm afraid it'll eat away at this, even if used in heavy moderation.
Tips, are all welcome, and if it's possible, plz don't bash me, as Jess said, accidents happen. I don't intend on using my MBP until I get this problem resolved, but I do have a program to turn in Monday. I removed the battery and purged it (not that it makes any difference b/c I didn't take out the backup battery for clock 'n such).
Uhh, thanks for your potential help, and just a lil FYI, there's not much information about this on Google.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Porn could Kill you
At first glance this individual may be seen as a creepy criminal that you find jerking off to child pornography. But no, he is a hero - a hero that is going to jail. I sincerely hope he does not serve time for his crime. He barged into his neighbors apartment with a sword after hearing shrieks of a female's voice. He reportedly thought that a woman was being raped so - "dah da dah da!!" I will rescue her and maybe she will repay my pathetic ass by sleeping with me. I can't read minds but just look at him thats what he was thinking. Of all things to enter the house with why did he enter with a sword? Phallic I think, prob trying to show off. What was he gonna do? pull a greyhound bus decapitation? eek too soon?He found his neighbor watching porn and jerking off. After the hero swept the apartment and found no distressed princess he left. His neighbor pressed charges and got him arrested - potentially facing up to 33 months. Damn shame. I just wondered why he got the law involved and in turn the press - now everyone knows how much he likes to jerk it to weird rape porn. Gross dude. Your a turd. Read the full story by clicking the title.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Obama's Real Plan - Set it up
1 - One Obama-nation under god. A story that has gone somewhat unreported is Obama's preemptive call for war on Pakistan and war on US! First Obama has clearly left the door open for an invasion to Pakistan. A nation that is close allies with Russia and China (the newest threat to America's interest) posses nuclear capabilities and a population 3 times the size of our own. The strategic invasion of Afghanistan was not for terror or Bin Laden - who no one gives a shit about anymore - but to gain a tactical position against Pakistan and to surround China. Next stop for the US military, ground invasion to Pakistan.
2 - The new youth army. Recent articles have been printed that Obama will appoint civilian homeland security officers - completely armed! Wildness. I do not want more guns I want less. The correlations between facisits movements in the early parts of the century in all political systems are so apparent its y2k branding. Look at the movements in socialism. Mao's red army, Nazi Youth, Russian working party, now American youth. They all involve a formula - youth movement, slogan, branding (icons, color, propoganda), and finally powerful government opposed by revolution movement lead by a charismatic leader. Check it, here's a document pulled from the Obama site.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Barney is in love with MaryJane!
A monumental... moment happened today... this day in "time". Anyways capital hill will hear a bill proposed by Rep. Barney Frank to decriminalize possession of less than 100 grams of marijuana and non profiteered distribution of the drug. Many states in our great nation have approved medical use of the drug and if you go to Cali its pretty much legal. This new bill will make sure that their is no enforcement on the federal level . Frank and others condemn the abuse not the use of Maryjane. The government regulations on the substance will be made similar to that of the regulations controlling alcohol.Legislators are hoping that letting up on weed laws will save the government time and money - in addition to focus more time on the war on terror not terrorizing stoned paranoid pot heads. The view from Barney is that the government does not penalize controlled drinkers so why penalize non-raging pot heads? You would not be able to hot box your car - sorry high schoolers but you would be permitted to have it and smoke it. The arrests for weed more than double all violent crime arrests put together. By decriminalizing law enforcers could focus on more serious crimes like child rape, tasering to death, and old fashion knife fights.
In my personal opinion I feel that making pot legal would not change much. I don't feel more kids or adults would be toking up - in fact maybe even less. Getting high would be so "conventional". Maybe thats the tactic. Those rebellious teens alway wanna push against the man - its a reverse tactic to have less pot smoking? Either way aside from the pure joy of feeling like Bob Marley did in all those songs and pictures and making suburban white kids stop having dreads the law hopefully will have a real impact on the country. Less crowded jails, more focused law enforcement, and more docile people. I feel that this law will not pass thou, even thou it gives the states the option to make possession on a state level an offense - its just not time. It will still be illegal to sell weed for profit, so just give it to me.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
An awsome lecture from Ted.com
Jonathan Harris is a Brooklyn based artist from VT. His mediums of art in the digital age are incredible, original, and groundbreaking. He tackles very human issues. Take the time to watch this lecture he gave for the ted series
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Dear Fucking Bitch from Sales,
Dear Fucking Bitch from Sales,Hi, it's Paul Dyer from the REIN department. I just wanted to let you know that those dirty looks you constantly give me every time I see you have not gone unnoticed. I wanted to write this letter to address the most recent episode of your mean mugging. I'm only going to say this once, if I catch you shooting me one more glare I'm going to fucking lose it. I know that some people may think I'm overreacting (receptionist) but I'm not. One more grill and I'll burn this fucking place to the ground. Just because you're a huge, ogreish, mega-bitch does not mean that you can waddle around this office doing what you please. If I had it my way, I'd staple your tongue to the microwave before cooking my Hot Pockets lunch, you fat bitch. I have no idea what I did to you but apparently I've offended your obese ass in some way, shape, or form. Just because you can't see your own feet or because it's probably a chore to wipe your huge ass does not grant you immunity to be an ice grilling whore. For 17 months I've sat idly by while you shoot me death stares as you enter and exit the kitchen 30 times a day, but no more. One more dirty look, and it's fucking on. This is not a threat, it is a warning. I do not want to go to war with you Bitch from Sales but, like Kevin Garnett, I've got my guns ready. That's a metaphor, not a threat on you life. Although I'm sure no one would miss your hideous, gargantuan figure anyway. I have an idea, instead of being a total fucking punta all the time, how about you go do some fucking sit ups? Huh? You fucking miserable piece of shit. Next time I even think that you're giving me the evil eye, I'm going to hit you in the face with a brick. Now, we work at the same company and we should be professional. Cross me one more time and I'll cut your fucking brakes. Oh, and by the way, you're a fat ugly bitch. That is all. Don't fucking look at me anymore.
Sincerely you piece of shit,
Paul Dyer
P.S. -You tell anyone I wrote you this and I'll fucking kill you. That's a threat. Die slow you fat cow
Bale Make bail after beating Bales
| Warrior's Song |
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
That looks like some good dear
Our world has show how fucked up it can get. This is simple. You gotta see it to believe it. Click the title of this blog to witness. A couple extra legs never hurt nobody.
Don't Tase Me Bro! Again, and again, and again, and......
Tasing jokes officially stopped being funny - unless we change the cult phrase to "Don't tase me to death man!". A young black man from Louisiana, Chris Pikes (cousins of one of the Jena six) died during an arrest this past January. The individual was tased a total of 9 times in three minutes and the local coroner ruled the death a homicide today. Not only did this police officer kill this individual he has had a history of excessive taser use. 12 out of the 14 time tasers have been used in his department were by this particular officer. The excessive use of tasers is a fear tactic and a weapon the only riot police or specialized police forces should have. Check it out on youtube, tasers are used from traffic stops to simply not presenting a school ID. The judge is going to determine the fate of the officer. Below is a CNN video tag
Dolly Does Dallas
It is mid summer and hurricane season is coming. Don't get wet by a scorned Dolly, always remember to wear a wrapper. Texas and Mexico will be hit the hardest. To the left is a weather map of fore casted path of Dolly. It is believe shes gonna win one back for the hoes and not get rained on. It is predicted that everything will get wet, real wet. Dolly has been around in the past, the last time she was here was in 1996. Its a shame how the national weather services is so racist. Why do they always pick names like Dolly, Katrina, Andrew, and John? It makes them sound so nice like someone you were friends with in elementary school. What a bout Sadam or Bin Laden? I really think it work well with the terror/fear scheme in our country today by giving these destructive forces the names of our enemies.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Kicking it at Camp Bisco 7
In the festival scene there are few events that can top what has now become "camp". In a little town in upstate New York there rests a little biker get away where thousands of concert goers congregate once a year for seventy two hours of raging and music. After previous years of not being allowed to return the biker camp has given this festival making it a disco camp. This year's line up was packed with all star performances from the Disco Biscuits, Snoop, Cut Chemist and DJ Shadow, The Egg, 2020 Sound System and many more. In terms of summer festivals go this is the place to be in the east coast. Its small enough where its not overwhelming but large enough where you might trip your face off and get lost in the woods until your close to the point of starvation. The Biscuits announced their NYE run - 5 back to back nights at the Nokia Theater in New York. Slamming. Great time good music. Download the sets on line.
China takes a shower for the olympics
As people usually do when guests arrive, the host usually puts on a visage to impress others at their home. We all know by this point that China doesn't give a shit about the environment or its people - but we still love them because they give us video games and cheap clothes. I'm pretty down with that. With the Olympics just around the corner a little house work is necessary for the largest nation in the world. Today China has declared for one month they ordered citizens to not drive. Half the cars will be allowed on the streets and highways of Beijing. Anyone who opposes will be slapped with a heavy fine and maybe alittle dong as well. The smog, as you can see in this associated press picture, fills the atmosphere like incense in you dirty hippy friend's room in college except they aren't burning ganja they are burning old computers and human souls. Aside from reducing car exhaust China has been taking other steps as well. No dog, a traditional dish that been past down from generation to generation when the neighbors pet shits on your dirt floor. Its scares the shit out of them and they probably won't have a replacement fido for little wang chung for a couple years. Soon it became a delectable dish. Due to recent scare of steroids in swine there will be no pig served in the Olympic venue as well. And finally to top all of it off. Just paint it! Nothing works better to fix some unsightly grass than painting it green. Woo! thats a breath of fresh lead particles.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
The Real Purpose of the Internet
In the near future the true purpose of the internet will be exposed. Last night while stretching because of my back pain, I realized that I have spent a great amount of my time on the internet since a young age. I also always imagine how young children now relate to the internet. Socializing in traditional means - person to person is tough enough as it is. With the introduction of the internet, one who cannot relate to it would have no comprehension how the internet has affected their socialization at such a young age. In relation to this topic, we are approaching a time where the possibility to document someones entire existence through electronic means is a reality. It is also a scary reality. I had a vision where the entirety of someone's life had been documented and catalogued from birth to death through electronic means. From their first instant message, email, to credit car purchase, bloggin, video chat, youtube, to cell phones, to security cameras, and isp. Once this technology is fully developed and manifested it would be very interesting to see how the technology has carved a persons life path. The internet fuels our social interactions, love, sorrow, loneliness, and connetedness.
This is a warning - do not take my idea. I want to make this into a movie and to prove my point that this is my idea this blog post is documented so it will be indisputable evidence that this is my concept. First I need about 50 million dollars but thats secondary. The movie would tell the story of one persons life from birth to death through big brother. The end of the story would wrap up by another person reading/viewing the persons life in a futuristic government library that documents all persons in the past. Creepy, the truth, the future. Someone raise money for me.
What does the Interenets look like?
We are on it everyday, for many hours. Tracked, monitored, and probably documented somewhere - somehow. But what the fuck does the internet look like? I heard somewhere that 4/5 internet hits are for sex and porn... so I would think it would look something like a naked chick. I really want to know, what the internet looks like. If it had a cheesy portrait for a school photo, what would it look like. I found this 3d graphical representation of the internet, but i am not satisfied with it. The internet isn't a bunch of lines - its people, pictures, words, wealth, sounds, and movement. It could also be represented in 0 and 1 's but im not a code guy. If this is in fact what the internet looks like then does it have a 1st birthday photo? or high school graduation photo? Someone anyone - I want to know what the internet looks like. Possible? get at me dog.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TED - Ideas Worth Spreading
These days there is a lot of bullshit on the internet. Amongst all the heaping piles of dung there is a gem. Knowledge is power, and the internet is a powerful communication too, lets put the two of them together. The website broadcasts lectures from some of the most interesting minds of our time, from Steven Hawking to Yo yo ma. I paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for my education and this guy is giving out the knowledge i paid for free. Check it out and pass it along.www.ted.com
Not the Lasers dude!
Russian techno ravers had a total buzz kill. One on scene said "I was totally peaking with a raging boner and then I caught a laser in my eye, ruined my whole night." Thirty patients, who attended the Aquamarine Music Festival on July 5th, checked in to the local Russian hospital reporting blindness or partial blindness. When asked, doctors could not say that the eye injuries were definitely from lasers. Scientists report that dilated ecstasy eyes could have been the culprit and if this story broke it could mean disaster for the laser eye surgery market. Festival promoters also said the lasers were pointed more downward because of the rain tent. Most of the patients were prescribed 5 pills of e by Dr. DJ Russialives and forgot about the whole incident the next weekend.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Homeless People in NYC
There are many homeless people in NYC. I don't know where they get off asking working people for free money. Especially for doing nothing. I don't have problem giving a homeless person money or anyone money for that matter, but not for free. Take this guy for instance. He is offering a very valuable service in exchange for food. I always figured if I was homeless I would break dance, or recite poetry, something - anything to make money. Some people actually enjoy being homeless thou I bet. Nothing to loose, the ultimate freedom. Back to the money thou. Why would I give you or anyone free money. Maybe if they handed out a game plan for their investment or had a good pitch - "give me money so I can buy a thrift suit for a job interview" or "I need $25 dollars to buy show unit". I don't mind people who say "im not gonna lie; need money for booze" Fuck you. I need money for booze. Is it illegal to pretend your homeless for booze money?
Our Caffiene affair
Caffeine rules, yes. But do you ever wonder what your life, or the world would be like with out caffeine. I personally drink a cup of coffee everyday and its becoming somewhat of a problem. I don't fuck with the other drinks but apparently they are causing a a stir with young children. France has outlawed several energy drinks because instances where children have died from the high impact drinks.Here in America, where things matter, concerns are growing in the medical community about the affects of caffeine on youngsters. A recently released report by University of Massachusetts Medical School toxicologist Richard Church tracked 4,600 caffeine-related calls to poison control nationwide in 2005, the most recent statistics available. Half involved people under age 19. Its pretty amazing how easy it is for teens to get fucked up these days. I used to buy nugs from sketchy black dudes or pay double to get some booze on a friday night. Now all you gotta do is go to the 7-11. Teens report saying that when they are feeling sluggish it gives them a boost, I need to study, or it makes my heart race.
This is the kind of place we live in. Just take a look at the marketing of these cans above. NO FEAR! ROCKSTAR! and AMP! doesn't that make you feel cool? Man people are concerned about add and adhd just fucking get caffeine off the shelves... at least caffeine like this. It has officially jumped from our drinks to lip balm, gum, and candy. You can get that fix any where buddy, and you don't even need an ID.
Drunk Firefighter
Recently, a Berlin man rushed to the aid of his fellow man. The man had been drinking when he heard the fire siren sound. The man without hesitation went into the fire station, suited up, and rode the bright red truck to the scene. After arriving at the scene the drunk man was identified as an impostor. He probably was back seat driving during the whole ride, or the stench of booze might have given him away. He was detained by police and freed hours later when sober. No charges were filed.
I for one want to give this drunk a gold star. Now yes, drunk grown men should not be fighting fires, driving cars, or playing dress up - but drunk or not this man was willing to risk his own life to save innocent ones. From my own personal experience booze give me balls, but not enough to jump into a fire. I'm actually really surprised he got as far as he did with out being recognized by the real fire fighters. How did he pull that off anyways? I think I'm more scared he got as far as he did and no one realized than the fact that he wanted to be a hero.
Google needs to free up names
The internet neighborhood is filled with dilapidated homes. Too many web names are taken and cannot be taken over by a different party. I for one started this blog because they refused to give me back my old blog... marcusamadeus.blogspot.com - I pretty much got high and forgot my password when I made it. Damn I wanted all my online identities to be the same. Its all good thou. Here is the new one which will be attached with my youtube account. You tube is another one, I see users with sweet names who haven't signed on in years. Google hear my cry!.
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