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Business, Government Finding the Edges and Opportunities in Transportation Infrastructure

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July 21, 2011

There was a time when the United States’ transportation infrastructure was the envy of the world. Times are changing and U.S. infrastructure isn’t. This poses a significant threat to America’s profitability, economic recovery and international competitiveness. Recognizing this, the National Chamber Foundation – the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s think tank – put on a program in conjunction with the Chamber’s Let’s Rebuild America initiative, “Infrastructure: What We Want, What We Need.” Here’s a breakdown.

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Senior Hizballah Official Wanted for Murder

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July 21, 2011

Among the suspects indicted last month by the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) – the body charged with investigating the assassination of former prime minister Rafiq Hariri – is Mustafa Badreddine, a senior figure in Hizballah’s international terrorist operations branch. Public exposure of his activities, including Hizballah’s reported role in the Hariri murder, would deal a severe blow to group.

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Space Life After "Wheels Stop" – Shuttle Atlantis Makes Final Landing

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July 21, 2011

“Wheels stop.” With those two words, the era of the Space Shuttle officially closed. Those two words are traditionally spoken by the Shuttle Commander as the orbiter comes to a complete stop. Today’s space shuttle landing means 6,300 people will be laid off and the Johnson Space Center’s Mission Control will fall silent. For now, we will have to wait until we see what the private sector can provide for a new era in human spaceflight.

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DoD Cyber Plan – A Rare (Theoretical) Policy Home Run

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July 20, 2011

The new DoD Cyber Policy, “DoD Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace,” released on July 14, turned out to be quite a good document in my opinion. It is not without fault, but in Washington, D.C., what is? The document outlines five Strategic Initiatives, all of which touch on where the Defense Cyber folks want to go in the future. The direction is correct and speaks well of the practicality of the Department on an issue that is fraught with way to little of anything grounded in reality. Let’s look at the five initiatives.

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Upcoming House Hearing: Recruitment and Radicalization within the Muslim American Community and the Threat to the Homeland

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July 19, 2011

“FEMA will not save you,” said Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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CSIS to issue report on state of industry/private sector and DHS

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July 19, 2011

“FEMA will not save you,” said Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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The Coast Guard's Arctic Agenda Heats Up

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July 18, 2011

“FEMA will not save you,” said Michael Brown, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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The Empires Strike Back…Against Cyber Threats

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July 18, 2011

OK, I admit to being a Star Wars fan. One of the films’ story lines is the Empire’s attempt to strike back against the rebel forces and crush them. As in time honored tradition back here on Earth, the strategy never works. Watching the not-so-swift vengeance of governments against the Lulzs of the world after the recent spate of internet attacks – well, here we go again.

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Body language, situational awareness and deception

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July 16, 2011

Book Review: You Say More Than You Think By Janine Driver | Law Enforcement & Security Consulting Understanding body language, non-verbal communication, is not done in an effort to read other people’s minds. Instead reading micro expressions and gestures is about getting an understanding of the situation, or establishing situation awareness based on the ongoing […]

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Body language, situational awareness and deception

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July 16, 2011

Book Review: You Say More Than You Think By Janine Driver | Law Enforcement & Security Consulting Understanding body language, non-verbal communication is not done in an effort to read other people’s minds. Instead reading micro expressions and gestures is about getting an understanding of the situation, or establishing situation awareness based on the ongoing […]

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