Sal Lauro Selected as United States Park Police Chief

Washington, DC – National Park Service (NPS) Director Mary A. Bomar announced on December 24, 2008 that Salvatore (Sal) R. Lauro has been selected as Chief for the United States Park Police (USPP). Lauro, who is currently serving as the Acting Assistant Chief of USPP, will assume his duties as Chief in January 2009."Sal has done an outstanding job since returning to the US Park Police as Acting Assistant...

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Some of this, Some of that for New Years Eve

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!!Are you feeling lucky today? Check out the following video to see some real lucky folks:"NOT WITHOUT OBAMA", this is said to be the HOT NEW romance novel of 2009."Not Without Obama" is the true confessions of media whores from the mainstream media.You will be held in a grip of steamy suspense as you read the words of one 'Washington Post' reporter who said:...

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Price Performance for US Mint Sold Out 2008 Products

It's been a wild year for US Mint customers. Volatile precious metals prices combined with the strong worldwide demand for bullion related products has resulted in long suspension periods, numerous product re-pricings, and unexpected sell outs.To date, more than thirty 2008 dated products have sold out. This is a huge number of sell outs to occur prior to year end. In the past few years, prior year...

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I am not Mr. Pothead

IntroIt's funny how people act or react when they find out someone else is involved with marijuana. People who were once glorified in their respective professions, awarded for their accomplishments, turn into thugs and criminals over night.A doctor who prescribes marijuana to patients becomes a drug dealer. A police officer joins LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) and becomes a traitor. A...

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IS THE FALL OF THE U.S. A. TO BE IN 2010?

IS THE FALL OF THE U.S.A TO BE IN 2010?I caught the following report on the Fox News Channel. Could there be something to it? Read it for yourself and make up your own minds.According to a Russian academic professor, predicts that the United States will fall apart in the year2010, which is just a little over a year from now.Professor Igor Panarin claims that he does not dislike Americans, but he warns...

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Blackberry Blogging Again: Legalize It Already!

Sometimes, when you're constantly dealing with other people's bullshit, you just want it to end. It sounds weird because one usually just avoids the problem. But, it's difficult to ignore when it's one of those situations where you have to put up with the problem everyday - kinda like an annoying coworker. Sure, you wish that coworker would get fired but that person never does quite enough to get to that point. You have your little victories where you steal the person's stapler or hide their mug...

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THE WORDS I COULDN'T SAY

This posting is about the most precious Christmas gift which I received yesterday. It was in the form a poem written for me and given to me by a most wonderful young man, now 19 years old, whom I met when he was eight years old.First, I would like to give you a bit of background as to how I met this young man and five others.In 1997, after my youngest son had left home for college, I decided to move...

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It's Not Drug Dealing When The CIA Does It

Incredible Washington Post article I just read. Check it out: Little Blue Pills Among the Ways CIA Wins Friends in Afghanistan. What's going on here? The CIA seems to be dealing Viagra to the elderly Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. Let's check out some excerpts from this article:His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift.Four blue pills. Viagra."Take one of these. You'll love it," the officer said. Compliments of Uncle Sam.The enticement worked. The...

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What Christmas is all about

THE FOLLOWING IS NOT WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ABOU...

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Blogging From My BlackBerry/Music Industry Stuff

Ever since I got this BB Bold, which I've dubbed the BB Anthony since it's all customized now, I've been testing the hell out of it. Besides the BB being a very fickle and picky, call it 'ficky', the battery life isn't that great when you're using it constantly. The last time I was out it did well but yesterday I was out for a few hours and the battery was basically dead. The difference was my usage. Before I wasn't really texting and emailing. I was just running the mp3 player. However yesterday...

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National Park Quarters Bill Signed into Law

On Tuesday, December 23, 2008, the President signed H.R. 6184 into law. This establishes a program for a new series of quarters with rotating reverse designs featuring National Parks or National Sites in each of the 50 States, Washington DC, and each US Territory.I wrote a previous post examining some of the pros and cons of the proposed National Parks Quarters.Opponents of the series say that the concept of rotating reverse designs has been overused. When the concept was first introduced in 1999,...

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2009 First Spouse Gold Coin Designs

Today the US Mint unveiled the designs for 2009 First Spouse Gold Coins. This will be the third year of release for the 24 karat one-half ounce gold coin series honoring the spouses of the Presidents. This year will feature five coins since President John Tyler had a first and second wife.During 2009, First Spouse Gold Coins will be issued to honor Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler, Sarah Polk, and Margaret Taylor. Below you should see a slide show presenting the obverse and reverse designs...

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Join Coin Network and Don't Miss a Thing

Have you joined Coin Network yet?The new social networking site for coin collectors launched earlier this month and has already reached 350 members with more signing up daily.The site has been growing on all fronts. Over 500 coin photos have been uploaded, including some incredible albums of early and modern US Commemorative coins. The video section is also growing. A new Coin Network member recently...

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Cali Kush and the BlackBerry Bold

First thing's first, I am sorry for being late with this post. I was BAKED all of Sunday and into wee morning hours. Wooooooooooo. Baked off of some...Cali KushIt's been quite a while since I've had some marijuana that put me on my ass. While I've had Cali Kush before, I don't quite remember it being this damn good. It was me and two other friends. The plan was to order a large pie from Ray's Pizza,...

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"SORROWS COMPANION"

TODAY'S GIGGLE:The Hundred Dollar BillSanta Claus, the Tooth Fairy, an Honest Lawyer and an Old Drunk were walking along the street when they simultaneously spotted a hundred dollar bill laying in the street. WHO GETS IT?The Old Drunk of course. The other three are mythological creatures!"SORROWS COMPANION" by Cody BarleyI would like to share the following video with all of my blogger friends. I am...

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BREAKING & ENTERING/THEFT

The United States Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch is investigating a Breaking&Entering/Theft which occurred at the Belle Haven Marina office trailer between the hours of 5:00pm on Thursday,12/18/08 and 8:00am Friday, 12/19/08. A cash register draw was removed from the office and discovered empty in a trash can in the Belle Haven Park parking lot a short distance away.Further investigation revealed that two boats stored at the marina were also tampered with in an attempt to gain entry.Anyone...

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Thoughts from Munchkin’s Couch – (or Who Let the Dog Out?)-B

Boy oh boy, when my Daddy sees this post, he might beat me like a rented mule, but so what, I had to do something for fun after being stuck inside all day.It never got above 23 degrees and we got six inches of snow in 2 and a half hours.So, with nothing else to do, I decided to set up this little "On-Line"shopping center. Hope you enjoy it.Here is an item that makes a great 'stocking stuffer for all...

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Last Chance for US Mint's "Last Chance Sale"

The US Mint's Last Chance Sale will end today December 19, 2008 at 5:00 PM. This sale began on November 12, 2008 and was held to hep the US Mint clear their inventory before moving to a new shipping facility.Many of the biggest bargains sold out on the first weekend. Below is a list of the products still available. Further down the page, you will find a list of all the products which have sold out.Products Still availableAnnual Sets2007 United States Mint Proof Set2007 United States Mint Uncirculated...

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Robbery

On December 18, 2008, at approximately 6:51 a.m., a lone male was jogging on the south side of Key Bridge into Virginia. He crossed over the ramp from the George Washington Memorial Parkway to Key Bridge and then accessed the bike path on the south side of Key Bridge that leads to the T.R. Island pedestrian overpass. While jogging on the path he was attacked from behind and knocked to the ground. He was struck by a bottle several times in the back, neck and head. The victim sustained several...

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I AM MAD AS HELL!!!

WARNING: This post contains some strong language!I am so damn angry today that I will not be placing a "TODAY'S GIGGLE"on my post.I am mad as hell because I want to know when the shafting of the American people is going to end. It is bad enough that our elected officials in the federal government want to dig deep into our pockets, for generations to come, to bail out the banks, insurance companies,...

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