[Daily Caller] Feds have launched an investigation into why the Department of Homeland Security hacked into the Georgia state governmental network, including its election system, The Daily Caller News Foundation’s Investigative Group has learned.
John Roth, inspector general for DHS, wants to know why the agency broke protocol on its way to 10 unprecedented attacks on the system overseen by Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp -- who is also one of the most vocal critics about the Obama administration’s attempt to designate local and state election machinery as part of federal "critical infrastructure."
A Jan. 17 letter from Roth notified Kemp his office was officially "investigating a series of ten alleged scanning events of the Georgia Secretary of State’s network that may have originated from DHS-affiliated IP addresses." A firewall in Georgia’s system thwarted each attempt.
Former DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson and Kemp have clashed over a federal government designation of election systems as "critical infrastructure." Kemp called it "political power play to federalize elections."
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Nothing wrong with a security scan as long as they let you know who they are, when they're gonna do it, from which IP address they're gonna do it and they share the results. Other wise, treat them just like you would any other hacker and block them with your firewall.
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Give 'em a honeypot to play with too, Abu.
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[Breitbart] The Trump administration will publish a list of crimes committed by illegal aliens in sanctuary cities weekly, according to an executive order released Wednesday. Progs will emphatically deny the correlation.
"To better inform the public regarding the public safety threats associated with sanctuary jurisdictions, the Secretary shall utilize the Declined Detainer Outcome Report or its equivalent and, on a weekly basis, make public a comprehensive list of criminal actions committed by aliens and any jurisdiction that ignored or otherwise failed to honor any detainers with respect to such aliens," the order reads.
The move will apply pressure to sanctuary cities: Local residents may be outraged when they learn that the gang member, drug trafficker, or the drunk driver that ruined lives is an illegal alien. It lets resistance movements to entrenched political establishments bloom across the country and will force politicians to be responsive. Conway and Bannan are such fun to watch.
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Loyal Chief Craig has asked the victim's foster dad/ guardian to visit the precinct every week with a report of where he's been and what he's been doing. This is is response to his mistake of telling the county provided shrink, that he felt like taking a 9 iron to the next 'effugee' he saw. Or something like that.
Efficient policing as always.
[Dhaka Tribune] A man has been placed in durance vile Drop the rod and step away witcher hands up! at the Dhaka airport with 1kg gold worth Tk50 lakh hidden in his rectum. I think they publish this same story once a week or so. You'd think the guy would learn.
Customs House Preventive Team Assistant Commissioner Ahsanul Kabir confirmed to the Dhaka Tribune on Wednesday.
The detainee, air-conditioning mechanic Fazlul Haq, returned from Singapore on Tuesday night. The Preventive Team was waiting for him at the green channel after a tip off.
Fazlul denied possessing gold when the team challenged him. The officials then frisked him but the search yielded nothing.
Later, x-ray tests revealed the presence of 10 gold bars hidden in his rectum.
The passenger told the team that he had hidden the gold in his bum about half an hour before landing, Assistant Commissioner Kabir said.
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Carla Robinson said she grew up with Thomas and remained in contact with him throughout his imprisonment. Robinson took issue with media depictions of Thomas as a former gang member.
"He's not the person that the media is painting a picture of," she said. "He's not a hardcore gangbanger criminal. He was a caring person. He can't help the environment he was raised in. That wasn't his choice."
Thomas in August 2008 pleaded guilty to distribution of 5 grams or more of cocaine base. In his plea agreement, Thomas stipulated that on June 19, 2007, he knowingly distributed 7.2 grams of crack cocaine to a confidential informant in or around Saginaw. Thomas did not testify against his codefendants.
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During a memorial service for a victim of criminal gun violence on the South Side of Chicago, six people were shot including a 12-year-old girl.
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We can probably rule out a plane crash. He hates air travel. He owns one of the only trains in he country, a derailment is possible but unlikely. If it actually happens, I'll probably go with something he ate.
[Bangla Daily Star] The Netherlands on Tuesday called for an international fund to support health centres offering abortion services in developing countries, after US President Donald Trump ...New York real estate developer, described by Dems as illiterate, racist, misogynistic, and what ever other unpleasant descriptions they can think of, elected by the rest of us as 45th President of the United States... ordered a halt to US government financing. America: Paying for the world's abortions.
Trump on Monday signed a decree barring federal funding for foreign NGOs that support abortion, on the eve of the 44th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalised the practice in the United States.
The restrictions prohibit foreign non-governmental organizations that receive US family planning assistance from using non-US funding to provide abortion services, information, counselling or referrals.
They are also barred from engaging in advocacy to promote abortion.
Lilianne Ploumen, the Dutch minister for foreign trade and development cooperation, said the Netherlands must do everything in its power to offset the ban, in order for "women can remain in control of their own bodies".
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Someone here mentioned the other day that white South Africans should 'return to their native Holland.' This article provides a glimpse of why they may have left Holland and Europe in the first place.
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Probably true g(r)om. Anarchy and de-civilization tend to greatly impact the carrying capacity. One of the key indicators is a declining life expectancy.
Feral pigs thrive in weapons impact areas on Fort Benning where humans are prohibited from entering. Appears the lowly feral pig has broken the code on survival.
WASHINGTON (Ay-Pee) President Donald Trump signed immigration orders Wednesday jump-starting construction of a border wall and stripping funding from sanctuary cities, which don't arrest or detain immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. This from a Waco TV station, so the link is mostly positive. Since most Americans oppose using US tax dollars to pay for the wall, I suppose we'll just have to tax remittances...
The president signed the two executive orders Wednesday during a ceremony at the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Trump also plans to increase the number of border patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Mr. Trump told ABC work could begin on the wall within a matter of months.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers newsletter that pointed me to this, and other links, was much less positive:
Many challenges accompany President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall between the US and Mexico, including its vast length, open desert that would necessitate new roads be built and, of course, paying for it. A solid wall 35 feet tall and 10 inches thick, for example, would need up to 14.3 million tons of concrete, says the Portland Cement Association.
But I learned at Rantburg, you don't need a continuous wall, just some walls to focus the traffic so you can control it. You don't have to starve six-year old children, just control where they come in.
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Why in the crap would someone build a 35' tall x 10" thick concrete only wall?
Seriously, how many ways is this wrong, both structurally and practically?
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They're building sound walls along large stretches of interstate. Maybe we could just start with a sound wall along the border because of all the mariachi music?
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The Israelis have spent a fair bit on their walls. Those are "mid-tech" -- you have a tall concrete wall with concertina wire at the top, foot paths on either side, a good road on your side (for construction and then patrol) along with some sensors and lighting. Yup, it's going to cost money.
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If you are really committed to stopping illegal immigration you could string a pair of barbed-wire fences 10 yards apart with free-fire zone between them. Not very compassionate though.
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It cannot be just a stinkin' wall. It needs to be a whole system of blocking, detection, and countermeasures to insurgents. Best thing is to talk to the Israelis and learn from them.
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Spot on AP. It must include an 'wide array' of tactics. As an example, I would not discount the notion of seeding the Mexican side with acoustic sensors.
[GEO.TV] A young man lost his life after succumbing to his burn injuries on Thursday, in what Sherlocks have described as a case of honour killing.
According to police, Shafi was in a relationship with Shumaila - her brothers set him on fire in the name of honour in Zaman town, Korangi, a few days ago. The dear departed was immediately shifted to a hospital, however he breathed his last on Thursday. Authorities claim that two suspects, Fayyaz and Nasir Lamba are wanted in this case and raids are being conducted to apprehend the suspects. It was also informed that the suspects are known to have a criminal background.
In last October, Parliament approved bills aimed at the prevention of honour killings in the country, removing a loophole allowing killers to walk free after being pardoned by family members.
The bill was moved by Law Minister Zahid Hamid and Senator Farhatullah Babar which were duly approved by the parliamentarians, in the joint session.
The amendments passed mandate judges to sentence someone who kills in the name of "honour" to life imprisonment, even if they have been forgiven, said senior opposition politician Farhatullah Babar.
"Even if the close family members pardon the murderer, the court is bound to send him to jail for 25 years," Babar said.
It said the identity of the victim must be kept secret and verdict be announced within 90 days.
The bill for the prevention of honour killings stated an honour killing convict would at least be handed life in prison.
In the case of pardon by the heirs of an honour killing victim, the minimum punishment - life in prison - will remain in place and could not be reduced.
Law Minister Zahid Hamid, on the occasion, said the government will end the menace of honour killings from the country. He said a detailed consultation was held with parliamentarians from all the parties and a consensus was developed.
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[DAWN] The counsel for Maryam Nawaz resumed his arguments on Wednesday before the five-member bench of the Supreme Court hearing the Panamagate case.
The counsel, Shahid Hamid, read out parts of a written statement submitted by Maryam Nawaz to the court, in which she claimed to not own any properties outside Pakistain, that the London flats belonged to her brother, Hussain Nawaz, and that he admits to owning them.
Hamid, in apparent reference to remarks made in an earlier hearing by one of the justices, also tried to argue that the case did not, in fact, hold special significance as a 'public interest' case as Maryam Nawaz was an ordinary citizen.
He argued that even if the court is to assume that the flats do indeed belong to Maryam Nawaz, there is nothing special to it as Maryam Nawaz is not dependent upon her father.
"The case is only in the scope of public interest if it is about Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ... served two non-consecutive terms as prime minister, heads the Pakistain Moslem League (Nawaz). Noted for his spectacular corruption, the 1998 Pak nuclear test, border war with India, and for being tossed by General Musharraf... ," the counsel argued, stating that Maryam Nawaz is being accused of being dependent on her father so that the prime minister can be dragged into it.
At this, Justice Gulzar Ahmed pointed out that the Supreme Court has not been asked to rule against Maryam Nawaz, and Justice Asif Saeed Khosa reminded the counsel that the allegation is that Maryam Nawaz has allegedly acted as her father's front man.
Hamid countered that this allegation needs to be proven by the petitioner and not the defendant.
There was also discussion in court on the authenticity of Maryam Nawaz's signature on documents linking her to Minerva Financial Services Limited, which were recently made public by [German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung].
Justice Azmat Saeed directed Hamid to a 2004 email from Maryam Nawaz in which she purportedly admitted to being a beneficiary owner of the Nielsen and Nescol companies. He also asked the counsel why, if Minerva holdings was hired in 2006, the court had been provided documents from 2011.
Hamid argued that signatures on the documents in question are fake and that the court can arrive at the same conclusion if it compares the signature on the documents with her original signature.
To this, Justice Ejaz Afzal remarked that only an expert would be able to compare the two signatures and that the judges lacked the capacity to make that judgement on their own.
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[The Beeb] US President Donald Trump has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States after a phone call between the two leaders.
Washington said Mr Trump saw India as a "true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world".
"The two discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such as the economy and defence," it said.
Mr Modi said he had "also invited President Trump to visit India".
The White House said it looked forward to welcoming Mr Modi later this year. The US statement added that Mr Trump and Mr Modi resolved to "stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism".
Mr Modi had congratulated Mr Trump after his election win in November, saying he appreciated his "friendship" with India.
During the US election campaign, Mr Trump wooed Indian-American voters and was largely positive about India. He praised Mr Modi for championing bureaucratic reform and economic growth.
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...Very good news- if any nations should be natural allies, it should be us and India. I am at a loss to understand why the Obama administration treated them the way they did.
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I am at a loss to understand why the Obama administration treated them the way they did.
*cough* Islam *cough*
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Modi is a corrupt asshole. This is Donalds first misstep.
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"Very good news- if any nations should be natural allies, it should be us and India. I am at a loss to understand why the Obama administration treated them the way they did."
Yes, I have been thinking about this for some time, to include Russia in a Three Brothers Alliance: http://theological-geography.net/?s=three+brothers+strateg
Washington, D.C. ‐ The March for Life announced today that Kellyanne Conway, President of the polling company, inc./WomanTrend, and highest-ranking woman in President-elect Trump’s administration, will speak at the 44th annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration, in Washington, D.C. on January 27th, 2017.
Conway will join other notable speakers including Archbishop of New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, former Planned Parenthood Director and founder of ’And Then There Were None’ Abby Johnson, Mexican Telenovela star Karyme Lozano, author and radio host Eric Metaxas, Bishop Vincent Matthews of the Church of God in Christ, who advocates for adoption in the African-American community, and more at the March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 27th, 2017.
"We are thrilled to have Kellyanne Conway speak at this year’s March for Life. As the first female to run a successful presidential campaign and as a steadfast advocate for life and family issues, Kellyanne beautifully embodies the 2017 March for Life’s theme, ’The Power of One’," says Jeanne Mancini, President of March for Life.
"Our other speakers also personify ’The Power of One’ theme and show how one person has the power to change the world and saves lives," Mancini concluded. "It is our hope that this year’s March for Life will encourage each of us to seek and fulfill our unique mission to the best of our ability because only in doing so we will collectively build a culture of life in the U.S. -- a culture where abortion is unthinkable."
Tens of thousands of Americans are set to travel from across the nation to D.C. for this year’s March for Life, which seeks to promote the dignity of every human life and to stand against the greatest human rights violation of our time ‐ abortion-on-demand. More speakers and guests to be announced soon.
[BBC] President Donald Trump will seek a 20% tax on goods imported from Mexico and use the revenue to build a border wall, the White House spokesman has said.
The plan was announced just after the Mexican president cancelled a visit to Washington, amid a row sparked by the question of who will pay for the wall.
Mr Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to create a wall on the US southern border with Mexico.
Making Mexico pay for it was one of his key election campaign pledges.
White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters that the president had discussed the plan with lawmakers, and that they are considering making it part of a tax reform package the US Congress is planning.
He said that such a tax could generate approximately $10bn (£8bn) in tax revenue per year.
Mr Pena Nieto announced earlier on Thursday he had called off next week's trip.
These days you can’t boycott every business that caters to moonbattery, or you would end up eating out of dumpsters like a freegan. But there are a few I would just as soon avoid -- Chili’s, for instance:
Chili’s restaurants in two states are coming under fire from pro-life advocates for giving 15% of patron’s meal purchases to the Planned Parenthood abortion business.
Earlier this week the Planned Parenthood abortion business affiliate in Indiana and Kentucky posted a promotional code its supporters could use to request that Chili’s donate 15% of the pre-tax meal purchase to benefit the abortion corporation. ...
This is not the first time that Chili’s has been involved in potential donations to the Planned Parenthood abortion business. A Chili’s restaurant in California initially set up a fundraiser for a local Planned Parenthood abortion clinic but eventually cancelled it after pro-life advocates complained.
Sometimes complaining works -- and fortunately Chili’s makes it easy to do.
A multi-volume chronology and reference guide set detailing three years of the Mexican Drug War between 2010 and 2012.
Rantburg.com and borderlandbeat.com correspondent and author Chris Covert presents his first non-fiction work detailing
the drug and gang related violence in Mexico.
Chris gives us Mexican press dispatches of drug and gang war violence
over three years, presented in a multi volume set intended to chronicle the death, violence and mayhem which has
dominated Mexico for six years.
Rantburg was assembled from recycled algorithms in the United States of America. No
trees were destroyed in the production of this weblog. We did hurt some, though. Sorry.
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[GEO.TV] A young man lost his life after succumbing to his burn injuries on Thursday, in what 
Washington, D.C. ‐ The March for Life announced today that Kellyanne Conway, President of the polling company, inc./WomanTrend, and highest-ranking woman in President-elect Trump’s administration, will speak at the 44th annual March for Life, the world’s largest annual pro-life demonstration, in Washington, D.C. on January 27th, 2017.
