ARCHIVE: Ask Matt explains auction-rate securities and what to do if you are stuck with them Aug 8, 2008
Auction-rate bonds leave many investors hanging - USATODAY.com. ASK MATT ABOUT STOCKS. (USA Today -- Money)
Pekin Police Department promotes officers Aug 7, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008. By Sharon Woods HarrisPublished Wednesday, August 6, 2008 2:51 PM CDT. (Pekin Times, IL)
White House Fights Claim of Forged Saddam Letter Aug 6, 2008
" Suskind also quotes John Maguire, who oversaw the CIA's Iraq Operations Group, about the alleged fake letter. "When it was discussed with me, I just thought it was incredible, a box-checking of all outstanding issues in one letter, from one guy," Suskind quotes Maguire as saying. Richer released a statement Tuesday on behalf of him and Maguire denying the allegations. "I never received direction from George Tenet or anyone else in my chain of command to fabricate a document from (Habbush) as... (Fox News)
CIA officials deny fake Iraq-al-Qaida link letter Aug 6, 2008
"I never received direction from George Tenet or anyone else in my chain of command to fabricate a document ... as outlined in Mr. Suskind's book," said Robert Richer, the CIA's former deputy director of clandestine operations. Richer also said he talked Tuesday to John Maguire, who headed the CIA's Iraq Operations Group at the time and who gave Richer "permission to state the following on his behalf: `I never received any instruction from then Chief/NE Rob Richer or any other officer in my... (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Can Pakistan clean up its intelligence agency? Aug 6, 2008
While the precise chain of command and the limits of the agency's influence are debated, the history of close cooperation between the ISI and the Taliban is long and well documented. The ISI and the CIA worked closely with Afghan mujahideen during the 1980s and armed many of the groups that later joined together to form the Taliban government in Afghanistan. (Christian Science Monitor)
Military Use Of Robots Increases Aug 5, 2008
"It's a chain of command thing. You don't want to give autonomy to a weapons delivery system. You want to have a human hit the button," says Smart. "You don't want the robot to make the wrong decision. You want to have a human to make all of the important decisions.". (Science Daily)
Board appoints Russ McUne Aug 5, 2008
In answer to a question from board member Chris Fisher, McUne said he sees school boards as "an oversight-type group" and that he would direct calls and complaints to the appropriate person in the chain of command. Board members said they had a hard time deciding among McUne and his two competitors, P. Jay Jackson and Jeff Sneddon, but were particularly impressed that McUne has made a concerted effort to be at board meetings and study the basics of representation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Interim chief planner pick goes to board Aug 5, 2008
The report also criticized the board for having Moreno report to the board rather than to the County Administrative Officer as dictated by the county's chain of command. A standing-room-only crowd turned up at a board meeting soon after the report was released, with many speakers primarily real estate agents and builders demanding that the board take action against Moreno. (The Union Democrat)
Karadzic's general, Ratko Mladic, may be tougher to apprehend Aug 4, 2008
And as a person who had direct access to the top of the chain of command in the Yugoslav Army, he has detailed knowledge of Serbia's involvement in the atrocities of the 1990s, and this could be protecting him. Mladic's tenacity may also be helping him to evade arrest. (International Herald Tribune)
• Jury is out for Hamdan -- and the tribunal process Aug 4, 2008
As military officers responsive to a chain of command, he said, Hamdan's jurors are "well versed in setting aside raw emotion in determining fact" and will heed instructions from the military judge, Navy Capt. Keith J. Allred. The verdict, however, is likely to make little difference to Hamdan. (Q13.com, WA)
Mary Rose 'sank because Spanish crew did not understand orders' Aug 4, 2008
" He found one account in Henry VIII's state papers that could suggest where the crewmen came from. Six months before the Mary Rose sank, nine ships were caught in a storm in the English Channel and sought refuge in Falmouth harbour in Cornwall. They held 600 Spanish soldiers who with no money or food were pressed into service for England. "It is possible that some of these men were on the Mary Rose," said Prof Montgomery. Previous experiments based on eyewitness accounts of the sinking and... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Rudy Flaim remembered on fifth anniversary of death Aug 3, 2008
The investigation also found that there were numerous failures throughout numerous levels of the chain of command, according to a second National Guard press release. The Flaim family appreciates all the support they received from Rudy s National Guard unit, troopers at the Somerset station, friends, neighbors and other parishioners of St. Anne s Church. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Column: Let the proper authorities handle sexual assault cases Aug 3, 2008
The solution to the problem threatening the University of Iowa, from President Sally Mason to Athletic Director Gary Barta, football coach Kirk Ferentz and all the others up and down the chain of command, is simple. They need to get out of the business of attempting to handle sexual assaults. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Pakistan's intelligence agency 'is like a woman with multiple lovers' Aug 2, 2008
When they get a policy directive, they have certain room for maneuver, keeping the interests of the state in view," said Shujaat Ali Khan, a retired general who used to head the internal wing of the ISI, which has functions of the U.S. CIA, the FBI and other agencies.Although it nominally reports to the prime minister, the ISI answers to the Army chief, said Khan. Pakistan's Army needs to serve the U.S. which provides it with billions of dollars of military aid, not including covert assistance... (Anchorage Daily News)
Spy agency, Taliban may be linked Aug 2, 2008
Mukhtar also said Bush queried Gilani about who was in charge of the ISI. That followed an embarrassing about-face regarding the agency's chain of command by the Pakistani government on the eve of the White House meeting. As Gilani was en route to the United States, his government announced that the ISI, which is led by a general and whose ranks are dominated by military men, would begin reporting to the civilian Interior Ministry. (AZCentral -- News)
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McKnight thanked the chain of command for the opportunity to command BCTP and said he would do his best to lead and care for the Soldiers, families and civilians in BCTP.. "Hopefully my actions in command will speak louder than any words I could have spoken here this morning," McKnight said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
* Hegemonism behind arms 'freeze' Aug 1, 2008
Given US security guarantees, the need for strong national military forces was obviated, while no state could act outside the NATO chain of command. Despite its strong military presence in South Korea and Japan, the US has been somewhat less successful in preventing the emergence of poles in Asia, especially in the power vacuum created following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Washingtons intensifying focus on the Middle East, its invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, the global war on terror... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fact Sheet: A Lasting Framework for United States Intelligence Activities Aug 1, 2008
The Executive Order fully respects and preserves the military chain of command and will ensure intelligence support is provided to our armed forces. The Executive Order underscores that the Attorney General continues to be the Nation's top law enforcement officer. (White House News Releases)
House Lawmakers Probe Iraq Soldier Electrocutions Aug 1, 2008
Jeffrey Parsons, executive director of the Army Contracting Command, said he would submit responses to the committee on the chain of command being used to order work done on the barracks in Iraq. Share. (Fox News -- Politics)
'Epidemic' Harassment of Women in Military Aug 1, 2008
Lauterbach told lawmakers the chain of command at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina did not do enough to protect her daughter after she accused Cpl. Cesar Laurean of raping her. Military brass was slow to act, even after Maria's car was vandalized and she was punched in the face. (ABC News)
Time running out for US in Iraq Jul 31, 2008
As Allawi reminded Congress, the purpose of paying previously hostile Sunni militias and "surging" US patrols into volatile areas was to allow the Maliki government time to negotiate political reconciliation - so that security forces and government agencies would drop their sectarian identities and operate within a chain of command. He said: "Militarily, the surge has achieved some of its goals. Politically, I don't think so.". (Boston Globe)
Tighter port deals, city lawyers advise Jul 31, 2008
Among the suggestions were reorganizing job responsibilities and the chain of command - some parts of which have already been modified recently - and reiterating that irregularities should be brought to the attention of the executive director. "It is important that staff have an avenue to pursue in which they can identify procurement failures without risk of retribution," Laqidara wrote. (Florida Times-Union)
Investigations lead to LPD officer's resignation Jul 31, 2008
Wright said he did not forward the complaint up the chain of command because he felt it was unsubstantiated, according to LPD documents. Randleman admitted in the LPD investigation that the girl had been to his house on three separate occasions while she was still 17, and that he regularly had minor females at his residence. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Obama and the Taliban Jul 30, 2008
Is there a hierarchical structure with a clear leadership and chain of command that can be identified and targeted. Is every religiously conservative Pashtun who is fighting against the US occupation a "Taliban" and therefore a legitimate military target"? What about the far larger number of Afghans who merely support them; are they "enemy combatants"? Are the 78 Afghan civilians killed during the month of July acceptable "collateral damage" in such a fight? As important, does the US and its... (Asia Times Online)
Two Hanover men named to police force Jul 30, 2008
Asked what his reaction would be were he to disagree with a supervisor, he said he d still follow the chain of command. The best way to deal with the stress of the job, Hansen added when asked by the board would be to talk about it. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
You simply must adore Obama Jul 29, 2008
The operational chain of command to the US combatant commands (such as Centcom) goes from the Pres to the SecDef to the combatant commander. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff functions within the chain of command by transmitting to the Commanders of the Unified Combatant Commands the orders of the President or the Secretary of Defense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Honestly, integrity unit a bust Jul 28, 2008
Howard was Dopp's contact with the State Police, while Baum was up the chain of command between Dopp and the governor. Never mind that by my count, five top-flight lawyers in the inner circle of the Spitzer administration -- including and especially the governor himself -- were intimately involved with the information gathered about Bruno, and had many meetings about what to do with it. (Albany Times Union)
Candidates Talk Issues: Silver, Miller debate scheduling, fuel costs at LWV forum Jul 27, 2008
But What I can tell you is your chain of command. Undersheriff Dennis Nix, Patrol Lt. James Abraham, Jail Lt. Gordon Brown, UMMM I can go on and on. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Employee finds music distracting at work Jul 27, 2008
If you go far enough up the chain of command, someone in management is likely to understand the way this loud distraction is undermining your productivity and that of your colleagues. Furthermore, if the lyrics are offensive, whoever is responsible for the tune selection is creating a hostile work environment. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
City officials clarify new communication policy Jul 26, 2008
"Council member Rusty Dunn said that setting up a proper chain of command is important to bring some order to the communication process. He said he doesn't want people thinking the city is acting in a "sinister" way that restricts information."The protocol actually reinforces the free flow of information (by) passing accurate information at the right time from the right people," Dunn said.The mayor said that it's important to strike a balance between getting information out to the public... (Pekin Times, IL)
'I wouldn't be able to go to war' Jul 26, 2008
"The chain of command for nuclear execution is directly from the national command authority - the president and the secretary of defense - directly to the executing commanders. We were in a pressure cooker environment where we were constantly imbued with the feeling that everything we did with nuclear weapons had consequences. If I had to do it again, knowing what I know about nuclear winter, I wouldn't be able to go to war.". - Richard Fuller, who in the late 1970s was a captain in the Air... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
Zenger said that the representatives of the Attorney General told him they would take his request up the chain of command. None of his four clients have yet testified before the grand jury. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
JAMIE BARNETT: Our duty to our gay defenders in military Jul 25, 2008
And would you want to serve when you have to hide an essential part of yourself or would be unable to tell the chain of command about discrimination or harassment without risking your career. Some fear a backlash from heterosexual service members, but I don't. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Bring media days to ATL Jul 25, 2008
There is a chain of command that he has to follow. In fact, it became known as the Phillip Fulmer rule. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lighting the heart of darkness Jul 25, 2008
What was the chain of command. What direction came from within Bosnian Serb political circles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Rights Group Wants Probe on Torture of Terror Suspects Jul 25, 2008
"There must be accountability... accountability must include prosecuting individuals who have committed war crimes, whatever their place in the chain of command," he added ... "Accountability must include prosecuting individuals who have committed war crimes, whatever their place in the chain of command," said Rubenstein. (Newsmax)
Forrester: More CIOs report to CEO than CFO Jul 24, 2008
A Forrester Research Inc. survey of 503 IT executives suggests the interest in chain of command is well-founded ... A Forrester Research Inc. survey of 503 IT executives suggests the interest in chain of command is well-founded. (SearchCIO.com)
'Minor glitch' delayed fire dept. response to Brookline oil spill Jul 24, 2008
Police Chief Dan O Leary said the chain of command can change frequently in an environmental response, depending on who has the most expertise. In the case of a water contaminant, O Leary said, the Water Department would likely take command anyway. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Underage infractions leave West Main Pub's future in peril Jul 23, 2008
pinky wrote on Jul 22, 2008 2:21 PM:" Chain of command people... checks and balances... establishments get their liquor licenses which are monitored by the liquor conrol board to make sure they are following the rules... to be an cocktail waitress or bartender you also have to have a license which should be monitored by the both the establishments AND the liquor control board. it is human nature for people to try to push pull and bend the rules as far as they can, the best we can do is set up a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Med-Mal Jury Says 'No Amount' Will Adequately Punish Hospital Jul 22, 2008
Stalder also failed to report Rettger's fixed and dilated pupil to anyone else in UPMC Shadyside, failed to invoke the nursing chain of command or to call an emergency "Condition C," the plaintiffs argued in court papers ... The plaintiffs attorneys also argued that UPMC had a significant systemic failure: the lack of a chain of command policy for nurses caring for neurosurgical patients. (Law.com)
The enemy within: Marines battle suicides Jul 21, 2008
Recruits are told that if a Marine exhibits warning signs, they should inform a sergeant, a chaplain, a corpsman, somebody in the chain of command. If nothing else, they are told, take away the Marine's weapons. (Boston Globe)
Obama should do his homework Jul 21, 2008
Leonard wrote on Jul 21, 2008 3:57 AM:" Stamos should do his homeworkWell, it looks like Wild Bill Stamos has gone off half-cocked yet again. Bill, before you wasted your time scribbling this nonsense you might have bothered to look up the phrase Chain of Command. Fox News, your favorite source of information, describes the American Chain of Command as follows. Running from the president to the secretary of defense to the commander of the combatant command, the chain of command for the United... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Newsweek: What Sudan indictment means Jul 19, 2008
There will be scraps of information out there that illustrate evidence of a chain of command. Who's paying the salaries of these people, where are they getting their ammunition from, where are they shipping the spoils. (MSNBC -- International)
Dead soldiers had the wrong kit Jul 19, 2008
But the coroner said it was not the fault of the soldiers but of "the Army's chain of command". A MoD spokesperson said: "Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of Lance Bombardier Ross Clark and Lance Bombardier Liam McLaughlin at this difficult time. "We note the coroner's verdict of unlawful killing and wholeheartedly agree with his comments about the bravery and courage of these soldiers. (BBC News -- UK)
McCollough says that NUSD is top-heavy in administration Jul 19, 2008
He wants a clear chain of command, so that if a parent has a complaint, the parent would talk with the teacher first and if necessary, the principal, McCollough said. He would hear any complaints that were not resolved at the school level. (Nogales International, AZ)
Standard Operating Procedure Jul 18, 2008
It is easy to imagine how such a person, scared and bored in any case by life in the unspeakable prison, could have been manipulated by a man higher up the chain of command with whom she was avowedly in a sexual relationship. And it is all too clear how a situation like Lord of the Flies crossed with the Stanford prison experiment could have arisen, especially as the soldiers had convinced themselves that this behaviour was an alternative, if boisterous alternative, to torture: a kind of... (guardian.co.uk)
MCCAIN CAMP MOCKS OBAMA EU TOUR; REFERS TO OBAMA AS 'THE ONE'... Jul 18, 2008
Jonathan Martin's Blog: McCain camp portrays Obama as stumping in Europe - Politico. " Though plans for no such event has been released, U.S. and German published reports have indicated that the Illinois senator's campaign has inquired about speaking at Berlin's famed Brandenburg Gate. For security purposes, details of the journey have been kept largely under wraps. Obama's campaign said McCain, who has repeatedly slammed his rival for not having been to Iraq in two years, is trying to have it... (The Drudge Report)
Officers complain about security, smoking ban Jul 18, 2008
Other grievances dealt with chain of command, a lack of action against reserve officers who do not work the mandatory 16 hours per month and comments that police officers needed to write more tickets. Ordering more tickets written is illegal, they said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Soft Money Silliness Jul 18, 2008
They included his entire chain of command as well as the one crew member who served on Kerrys own boat longer than anyone else during Kerrys 3 months as a Swiftie. In the 90-day period between early August and the November election, these men conducted more than 4,000 interviews with the media. (Townhall.com)
ICBC ethical accountability missing Jul 18, 2008
Though the complaints rose up the chain of command, eventually they were dropped. Prior admitted that many policies regarding employee conduct at the corporation were unclear and, in some places contradictory. (Vancouver Sun)
U.S. Missile Defense Being Expanded, General Says Jul 18, 2008
He estimated that the chain of command would have six to 15 minutes to decide whether to launch intercepts against, for example, a North Korean attack on the United States. Still, Obering said the costly system suffers from a wide range of technical problems -- from workmanship to software -- and the rush to put it on alert before it is fully tested means the chances are limited that it would succeed in thwarting any missile attack today. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Darfur Investigator Finds Refugees' Voices In Tune with Sudan ... Jul 18, 2008
But they wanted them to go up the chain of command. And what surprised me was how many people said, 'When are they going to bring charges against Bashir. (Voice of America)
Your Choice: Six For Sheriff On July 29 Jul 18, 2008
The reserve staff has its own chain of command but is subject to the standard operating procedures of the Sheriff's Office ... The department will be run para-military and each employee will follow the chain of command. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
Corporal obeyed 'beasting' order Jul 17, 2008
He said: "We are just the people doing the job that the NCOs ask us to do - the chain of command.". Pte Williams was taken to physical training instructor Sgt Blake after marching, for intense physical exercise. (BBC News -- UK)
Soldier Interrupts Robbery; Suspect Later Arrested Jul 17, 2008
I am sure he did it and doesnt expect to be recognized but it would be nice if his chain of command would do so ... His chain of command repeatedly lost his paperwork for his ARCOM (no he didnt expect it but they promised it). (KWTX.com, TX)
Letter: Clark's McCain comments Jul 16, 2008
First of all, to hear a man, an ex-officer, to speak of another officer almost in a demeaning manner is unheard of in the code of the military chain of command. The academies of military education which both men are graduates of are in the business of producing capable leaders of men and women who defend this country in preparation for conflict. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
LETTERS: NCT, July 15, 2008 Jul 16, 2008
" in my 10:23 post. The condescending attitude that is shown by the U.S.A., Bush and his supporters of war toward Iraq is nothing less than criminal. Also, when we have millions of acres of LAND leased to oil companies under which there is plenty of oil, it is ludicrous to go drilling off-shore. How soon you forget the disasters along the coast near Santa Barbara with oil slicks and wildlife coated in crude oil. sdraoul wrote on Jul 15, 2008 12:28 PM:Baseless Base -- shall we laugh. Japanese... (North County Times)
Feds looking into dealings of URA's Ford Jul 16, 2008
He said he's concerned about "no-bid contracts, decisions made outside of normal public processes and the normal chain of command.". He noted that many members of the Pittsburgh blogging community have shown interest in the billboard permitting issues since they emerged in February, helping to "weave a narrative and keep certain obscure facts on the front burner ... It's evident that it has reached a boiling point.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Military: Sailors getting all-expense-paid summer in S.D. Jul 16, 2008
It's difficult for all of us, up and down the chain of command, said Landis, 24, of Hunterdon, Pa. But we've been adjusting all right, I guess. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Canadas War Resisters Jul 14, 2008
Pursuant to US Army Regulation 630-10, the punishment for defecting is determined by each soldier's chain of command. According to Major Nathan Banks of the US Army Public Affairs office, defectors since the start of the Iraq war have generally spent no more than three months in jail, but "since it's a time of war, you can get death," he explains. (CBS News)
Boston firefighters getting enhanced pensions Jul 14, 2008
The rash of injuries involved personnel at every level on the chain of command, including 67 firefighters, 16 lieutenants, and 11 captains, all of them filling in at the next-highest rank while their superiors were on vacation or out sick, sometimes for a single day. The list also includes eight district chiefs saying they were seriously hurt while performing desk jobs as deputy chiefs - among them, one who said he permanently injured his back while moving a file cabinet. (Boston Globe)
Comment on this article Jul 14, 2008
What ICS does is to allow an organization like a utility to make strategic decisions quickly based on integrated information, and to have those decisions carried out by an effective chain of command underneath the key decision maker. Most utilities embraced some form of ICS years ago as a way to coordinate the responses of multiple responders police, fire, and utility workers to an emergency at a particular site like a forest fire or a burning building. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Report stirs debate on police staffing Jul 14, 2008
"They need to go up the proper chain of command," Bertoglio said. "We are not personnel managers.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Nunn: Open service for gays to come Jul 13, 2008
The only problem with the gay people in our unit was fear that they d be hunted down by homophobic nuts higher up the chain of command, and we d lose some good soldiers. All of us sharing tents, rooms, and showers had no problem, but then maybe we just knew how to act like grownups. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters to the editor (July 10) Jul 13, 2008
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