2010 Hurricane Season Forecast
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updated 2010-09-16 00:25:15
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Vernon Hunter
Vernon Hunter was tragically killed in a suicide aviation crash caused when Joseph Andrew Stack collided with an IRS building in Austin, Texas. Vernon, aged 67 was the only worker killed on the ground, although an additional 13 workers were injured. It was revealed that Stack had a dispute with the IRS and this had been his final act.
Hunter had worked for the IRS for 27 years and worked as an IRS manager in the building. Hunter had been listed as missing following the crash (February 18), but authorities identified his remains on February 20.
Vernon Hunter was raised in Orangeburg and graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1959. Hunter then immediately enrolled in the US Army, Hunter's military service included two combat tours in Vietnam.http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7753418 Vernon was married to Hallie Hunter and together they had three children.
Ken Hunter (the son of Vernon Hunter), Speaking to WOIA TV of San Antonio, Texas quoted: "He wanted to actually do 50 years working for the government. And then he was going to retire and get another degree and help out kids with learning disabilities."http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/Family-of-IRS-worker-killed-in-Austin-attack/5GOcligFxECH8cEPd8L86w.cspx?rss=68
Ken Hunter on another ocassion outside his father's home said "People say (Stack) is a patriot. What’s he a patriot for? He hasn’t served the country. My dad did two tours of Vietnam and this guy is going to ...
updated 2010-07-18 01:47:40
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Iyanna Washington
updated 2010-07-17 10:57:08
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American Police Force
When questioned by the AP, American Police Force's lawyer, Maziar Mafi said the company was a spin-off of another private security firm (founded in 1984) but did not provide other details.http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11119677
updated 2010-07-16 21:27:39
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Tesoro Anacortes Refinery Fire
Media outlets have reported that seven people were injured as a result of the explosion and the fire that followed. Three of these seven people died as a result of the fire. The remaining four people are currently being treated and are listed in critical condition at a local hospital. No residents in the area have been reported injured as a result of the explosion.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board will apparently be investigating the incident. They consider it a "major case" and will send a team of investigators to look into the cause of the fire.http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0216722920100402
updated 2010-07-17 23:45:03
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Susan Atkins Dead
Atkins was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2008, and since then has been in the care of health officials at the California Institute for Women in Corona. Atkins, who has suffered paralysis and the loss of her left leg due to the cancer, has been receiving nursing care for the past year, and has been in the care of hospice in recent days. She died of natural causes at 11:46 p.m. on September 24, 2009, and is survived by her attorney husband, James W. Whitehouse, and a son she gave up for adoption at the time of her initial incarceration.incarceration
updated 2010-07-17 23:14:37
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Jaycee Lee Dugard
Phillip Garrido has been charged with rape and kidnapping in connection with the abduction of Jaycee Lee Dugard, and his wife Nancy has been charged with kidnapping.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20024552-504083.html In November of 2010, lawyers for the Garridos filed an objection to prevent the court from unsealing documents relating to the case, arguing that it would taint the public's perception of the defendants, and not allow them to receive a fair jury trial.http://www.rgj.com/article/20101130/NEWS/11300333/1321/news In December of 2010, a media attorney filed a motion to unseal the documents, arguing that the public had a right to view its contents.http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=109678&catid=2 The judge will review the case and decide whether the documents will remain sealed.http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=109678&catid=2
In September of 2010, Phillip Garrido's lawyer asked for an assessment of her client in terms of his competency to stand trial.http://www.news10.net/news/story.aspx?storyid=109678&catid=2 Phillip Garrido's arraignment has been delayed because Garrido has claimed numerous physical ailments which allegedly impair his ability to function.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20024552-504083.html In December of 2010, a second psychiatrist was called in to assess Garrido's mental and physical state, and to make a final decision on his competency, and whether he was faking his illnesses.http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20024552-504083.htmlhttp ...
updated 2010-12-10 07:32:36
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The Daily Beast
- Carl Bernstein
- Dan Abrams
- Paul Begala
- Fatima Bhutto
- Tony Blair
- Tucker Carlson
- George Clooney
- Perez Hilton
- Mike Huckabee
- Steve Jobs
- Meghan McCain
- Scott McClellan
- Frank McCourt
- Michael Moore
- Dan Ratherhttp://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/#contributors
updated 2010-11-15 15:00:30
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NASDAQ Evacuation Times Square
A suspicious van lead to the evacuation of the NASDAQ building in New York City's Times Square on the morning and early afternoon hours of December 30, 2009, the day before New Year's Eve 2009.
The abandoned vehicle is a white 1992 Dodge van with tinted windows. It was parked at Broadway and 42nd Street. Police shut down 7th Avenue from 44th to 40th streets. All traffic was redirected to 8th Avenue by 12:30 p.m. The suspicious vehicle had a fake card in the windshield for a phony New York or New Jersey police agency. In addition, the car had no license plates.http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/abandoned-van-prompts-police-response-on-times-square/
In addition to the NYPD, the Counter-terrorism Bureau officers were on the scene as well as a bomb squad and emergency service units. The bomb squad used a robot equipped with a camera before approaching the vehicle.http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/abandoned-van-prompts-police-response-on-times-square/ At 12:55 p.m. EST FOX News reported that the FBI was also on the scene.
By 1:10 p.m. EST tourists and pedestrians could be seen back in the area around the vehicle. Investigators were searching the van and it was reported that one of the officers gave a 'thumb-up' or all clear sign.
