Time For UN to Draw a Red Line Around North Korea? ~ By John Hamilton
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2017 01:02 PM
Pyongyang, North Korea....Now that North Korea has successfully tested a Hydrogen Bomb is it time to draw a meaningful "Red Line" around the entire country? With shooting a missile over Japan last week and with this week's H-Bomb test the window for the international community to act short of military options may be closing. Since they have shown they have no interest in being part of a peaceful community of nations how about how about this as a framework for a UN Resolution?
Secretary Mattis Statement On North Korea At Whitehouse
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/03/2017 04:43 PM
Washington, DC...We had a small group national security meeting today with the President and the Vice President about the latest provocation on the Korean peninsula. We have many military options, and the President wanted to be briefed on each one of them. We made clear that we have the ability to defend ourselves and our allies – South Korea and Japan – from any attack. And our commitments among the allies are ironclad.
State Department Orders Russian Consulate in SF to Close
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2017 12:02 PM
San Francisco, CA...The United States has fully implemented the decision by the Government of the Russian Federation to reduce the size of our mission in Russia. We believe this action was unwarranted and detrimental to the overall relationship between our countries. In the spirit of parity invoked by the Russians, we are requiring the Russian Government to close its Consulate General in San Francisco, a chancery annex in Washington, D.C., and a consular annex in New York City. These closures will need to be accomplished by September 2.
Calaveras County Public Health Issues Heat Advisory to Residents
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2017 03:12 PM
San Andreas, CA...August 31, 2017...Calaveras County Health and Human Services Agency - Public Health Division in conjunction with Dignity Health Mark Twain Medical Center issues a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures above 108 degrees or more will continue over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. Some health conditions such as obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, sunburn and drug/alcohol use can make it harder for the body to stay cool in hot weather.”
Some Wells in Amador County May be a Bit Radioactive
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/31/2017 04:40 PM
Jackson, CA - California’s groundwater may contain naturally occurring radioactivity. Radioactive minerals occur irregularly in California’s bedrock, and when dissolved in water, radionuclides are colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Unlike community water systems, private wells in California are not routinely regulated or monitored for contaminants like radionuclides. As a result, well owners are responsible for ensuring their drinking water is safe. In some well water, the concentrations of radionuclides exceed public drinking water standards, called maximum contaminant levels (MCLs).
Governor Brown & Wife Anne Offer Condolences to Deputy French's Family, Friends & Colleagues
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2017 07:43 PM
Sacramento, CA...Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Robert French: “Anne and I join all of Sacramento in grieving the loss of Deputy French, who died today while protecting our community. On behalf of all Californians, we extend our condolences to his family, friends and law enforcement brothers and sisters.”
Committee Rejects Senator Gaines Cal-Fire Audit Request
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2017 08:32 PM
Sacramento, CA...Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today expressed disappointment in the Joint Legislative Audit Committee’s (JLAC) denial of his request for an audit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), specifically the monies collected from the fire tax. Senator Gaines was able to generate strong, bi-partisan support for the audit, however, it was not enough to move the request forward.
Washington, DC...The world has received North Korea’s latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior.
President Trump at Briefing on Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/29/2017 06:39 PM
Corpus Christi, Texas...GOVERNOR ABBOTT: Well, I want to welcome the President of the United States to the great state of Texas. I want to express my gratitude for our fellow Texans and especially the people of Corpus Christi for giving the President such a warm welcome on his ride over here, showing the gratitude that we all have for the President. I want to express my deep gratitude to the President for him and his entire Cabinet and staff for what they have done over the past couple of weeks. A lot of people see what happens in front of the camera. I want to reveal in just one minute what's been going on behind the scenes, behind the camera, for the past two weeks.
US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship
Posted by: thepinetree on 08/28/2017 09:49 AM
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) -- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers have now recovered the remains of all 10 USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors.
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (August 21, 2017) Damage to the portside is visible as the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) steers towards Changi Naval Base, Republic of Singapore, following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding. The incident will be investigated. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Fulton/Released)
