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My ex abducted, raped me because I dumped him – Rescued victim

The hitherto quiet atmosphere witnessed in Ligali street, Ojo road in Ajegunle area of  Lagos was recently truncated, following the abduction of a 22-year-old lady identified as Bose Ashade, right in front of her compound. Noone could go for Bose’s rescue, as the thugs said to have been  heavily armed, threatened to kill anyone who dared to thwart their mission.  And before everyone, helpless Bose, was whisked away in the thugs operational motorcycles. Time was 6pm last Friday.

Her apprehensive grandmother could not be consoled as she wailed uncontrollably, wondering why any one  would choose to abduct her granddaughter who has been in her custody since the demise of  her parents.

However, about seven hours later, news filtered in that Bose had been rescued by policemen from Layeni division, somewhere around Arinu Ishola street, Alaba. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that her abduction was masterminded by no other than her former boyfriend, one Ibrahim Bolaji.

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Bose as gathered , had been in a relationship with Ibrahim for two years before the relationship went sour, over an unknown reason.

Crime Alert gathered that Ibrahim had on several occasion attempted to win back his girlfriend, all to no avail.

But along the line, he reportedly learnt that one of his friends was going out with Bose, a major reason he told Policemen made him abduct her.

Hear him: “Even if she was leaving me, she should have at least, accorded me the respect by going for another person instead of my friend. It was like a slap on my face. I only sent some of my friends to abduct her so as to teach her a lesson. I never intended to collect any money as ransom”, he said.

But while in the hideout, Bose said she was raped by Ibrahim. At first, she said she thought the thugs were kidnappers. Sharing her terrible encounter with Crime Alert, she said: “From  the way they operated, I concluded they were kidnappers.

My grand mother sent me on an errand that fateful evening and immediately I stepped out o f the compound,   about nine men grabbed me and  started beating and dragging me at the same time on the ground. I begged them not to kill me , that I was not having any money with me. But they did not stop.

When  I got to their hideout around Alaba, my ex-boyfriend, Ibrahim, came in. I was shocked and asked why he would do this to me. Before I could finish the statement, one of them landed a slap across my face. And right there, Ibrahim raped me asking if that was not what I wanted.

My phone saved me

“When he finished with me, he left me in the room and directed his boys to keep an eye on me. But I had  my phone with me and quickly text the location I was to my new boyfriend who contacted policemen at Layeni. The policemen arrived at about 12.30am and rescued me. But for their swift arrival I do not know what would have happened to me”, she said, weeping.

Meanwhile, Crime Alert gathered that policemen at Layeni division were on the trail of the thugs who stormed Bose’s place that fateful day.

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Well, that’s some great news. Out of the 36 developed nations, America used to have the most citizens graduating from college. Now, America is No. 12. That’s a major loss of traction.

What’s to blame? Television, video games, technology, bad parenting? There must be a reason why America doesn’t seem to value a college education the way it used to. Could it be that so many people with college degrees in America found it increasingly difficult to utilize their hard won bona fides in the American workplace and were not able to send their kids to college? Perhaps having nothing to show for their achievement, parents were loathe to tell their children to spend years of their lives toiling away at a degree that seems more and more to mean less and less? A degree doesn’t guarantee employment even at the best of times, but these days there are a lot of very smart people standing behind counters making lattes. Perhaps it’s the Military Industrial Complex and Prison Industrial Complex needing more men and women for endless wars and the highest incarcerated population in the world. It’s good to be No. 1 at something, I guess.I think there has been a steady push to relegate higher education to an ever more exclusive elite, whose members will most likely never have to endure the hardships that a growing percentage of Americans will in this century. As the middle class is predated upon with an ever greater malicious intensity, their children stand to lose more and harder than their parents ever did.

I have seen the snarling contempt with which news personalities lay into scientists and other highly educated guests who don’t hew to whatever particular talking point is being trotted out that day. It’s too bad that in America the educated person is often seen as some sissified, fragile know-it-all who looks down at the common man. Every time Sarah Palin says something stupid, she gets more fans. To them, she is “real.” It’s the same reason why so many Americans loved George Bush. They saw themselves in this intellectually uninterested man and found comfort in such an unchallenging environment. Meanwhile, vast populations of multi-lingual citizens in countries all over the world looked at America with fascination, pity, and an ever-growing combination of fear and resentment.

What leaders had contempt for educated people? Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, to name a few. If America made education of its young people a priority, in a few generations, America would be a very different place. Perhaps less bellicose, more innovative, healthy, and prosperous. Funny how the very idea of increased education opportunities threatens some Americans. They will tell you that education is stupid. A more intelligent population as a tremendous asset to national security and perhaps the most potent threat to terrorism? Why, they refudiate the notion altogether!

America’s abysmal report card, appalling treatment of teachers, and hostile contempt for its young people should be our national shame, the sub-literate albatross swinging from our collective neck. America No. 1? Not even close.


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From Tech to Teaching

Addie celebrates Children's Day with her students in China. Addie Weller

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Why I traded in my trendy job for a chalkboard in China.

“What’s your plan after graduation?”

Admit it; it’s the question everyone dreads as they dress in their cap and gown, walk across the stage to shake their dean’s hand and receive their degree.

Like many soon-to-be graduates, I felt pressure to find a “real” job—one with a decent salary, good benefits and a promising career path. The pressure to pay back my college debt was looming, after all. It was time to buckle down and get serious.

Life in tech

I applied to everything I had the slightest interest in and took the first bite that came my way: working in customer support at a marketing software company. Did I know anything about the tech industry? Nope. Did I know anything about marketing? A little. Was I more focused on the office perks—young coworkers, free food, beer on tap and unlimited vacation? You bet. I knew the job wasn’t going to be glamorous, but I convinced myself the fun office environment made up for it.

Fast-forward six months into the job: I wanted out. I felt like I didn’t have purpose, and I didn’t want to live that way. Blame it on my impulse to move far away from the nine-to-five rut I was stuck in, but it was then when I began researching positions teaching abroad.

Teach abroad: Say what?

The idea of teaching and travelling had always been in the back of my mind, but I never had the courage to pursue it until I realized a corporate job wasn’t the right fit for me.

I never had the courage to pursue teaching English abroad until I realized a corporate job wasn’t the right fit for me.

In college, I was fortunate to take many wonderful classes in both the English and Languages and Linguistics Departments that sparked my interest in cultural education. Classes like global literature allowed me to read stories from authors across the globe; Spanish language courses sharpened my second language skills; TESOL methods and practices classes gave me real-world, practical knowledge I could bring into any classroom. I realized I had all the skills I needed to move halfway across the world and begin a new chapter.

A first-time teacher in China

My job search first led me to China because of their high-demand for native English-speaking teachers. The promise of hiking the Great Wall, seeing pandas and eating dumplings didn’t seem too bad either. Before I knew it, I was signing a year-long teaching contract, packing my bags, and boarding a 15-hour plane to Xi’an.

Every week in Xi’an, I taught 20 classes of 60 primary-aged students (yes, 60). Most days, I was lucky enough to have my students learn and remember their vocabulary. But, there were the rare, wonderful moments when my students and I connected, when I engaged them beyond the curriculum. It was in these moments when I felt like the classroom was exactly where I should be; it’s what inspired me to continue my teaching journey in Thailand.

And now, Thailand

This month, I’m re-packing my bags and moving to Korat, Thailand. There, I’ll be teaching primary-aged students in Plookpanya School. Though my bags will be lighter—full of summer clothes and sandals—my goal is the same: to open my mind, my eyes, and my heart to a culture different from my own. I now know that no amount of preparation can make me ready for the amazingly wonderful, yet incredibly challenging experience that is living and teaching abroad. But every moment is worth it—to change, to grow, to understand, to live.

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Adam Levine Talks About ADHD

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As the front man of Grammy Award-winning recording artists Maroon 5, Adam Levine has left an indelible mark on popular music. The primary songwriter of the band and a guitar player, Levine’s talents give Maroon 5 their signature sound. His heartfelt ballads and pop anthems have become part of the fabric of this decade's music scene. In addition to his work with Maroon 5, Levine is a coach on the NBC hit series “The Voice.” He is also an adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

"Throughout my life, I struggled with ADHD," said Levine. "I had the symptoms of ADHD – inattention, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. It was hard for me at times to sit down, focus and get school work done. I was frustrated because of the challenges I was having in school. I was really struggling.

"My doctor diagnosed me with ADHD in my early teens. What was really helpful to me was learning that this was a real medical condition – I had ADHD. The diagnosis helped explain the challenges I was having in school, including my difficulty focusing, sitting down and getting my school work done.

"During high school, I was a well-rounded kid and I don’t think my peers noticed that I was different in any way but personally I struggled with academics, even though I knew I was fully capable of performing well in school. My parents were so great and supportive while I was growing up. They were really patient with me, especially when helping me devise a plan along with my doctor so I could move forward with a treatment that worked for my life.

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"As a young adult and adult, I continued having difficulty in the studio as I was trying to write new songs and focus on completing my work. On the first album, I remember very distinctly being stuck and not being able to focus. And I had 30 ideas floating through my mind and just couldn’t document them.

I went back to the doctor to discuss my symptoms and learned that I still had ADHD and that it could affect me as a young adult or adult. Once I knew that I still had ADHD, I was able to work with my doctor to help manage my symptoms. What is surprising to many people is that ADHD is not just a childhood disorder – it also affects an estimated 10 million adults in the US.

"Finding out that I still had ADHD and working with my doctor to come up with a treatment plan that works for me has helped me manage my ADHD.

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"'Own It' is a campaign I’m working on with the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA), Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) and Shire to help those who were diagnosed with ADHD as a kid to recognize that their symptoms may still affect them as young adults and adults and to encourage them to get reassessed by their doctor.

Advice for Adults Diagnosed When Young

"If you were diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, you might still have it. If someone thinks they may have ADHD, they should talk with their doctor about it. There is a helpful website,, where they can take a quick ADHD quiz and then discuss the results with their doctor.

I would also remind young adults and adults that ADHD isn’t a bad thing and that they shouldn’t feel any different than kids without ADHD. Always remember there are others going through the same thing."

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The Mayor wants all yellow cabs to be green, and to that end his TLC demanded all new cabs get 25 mpg — which they can only do if they’re hybrids. The cab owners’ trade organization sued, and today won their case, with Judge Paul Crotty finding that they could comply with Federal environmental regulations without, and would be “irreparably injured” by, the TLC ruling.

The Mayor, typically magnanimous in defeat, said the judgment shows “that archaic Washington regulations are applicable and therefore New York City, and all other cities, are prevented from choosing to create cleaner air and a healthier place to live.” The city will appeal. Image via Tomas Fano (cc).

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Comic Fans to Gather in Times Square at Midnight for Launch of ‘The New 52’

Tonight marks the launch of DC Comics’ “The New 52” — a reimagined series of 52 classic comics, starting with “Justice League #1,” which goes on sale at midnight at Midtown Comics in Times Square and features favorites including Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Aqua Man, and Batman. Comic book icons Geoff Johns and Jim Lee of DC Comics will be there, as will an array of superheroes, and, of course, fans. “Flashpoint #5,” the final issue in Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert’s bestselling series, will also be for sale. The remaining 51 titles to be launched reflect an array of comic book genres, from western to horror to detective, and will be released 13 editions a week through September.

DC Comics has a history of reinventing the thousands of stories and characters created in their 70 years of existence. This happened in the ’50s and ’60s, and again in the ’80s. With this current initiative, DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio told us, they’re trying to bring a more youthful feel to the characters, making them not seasoned heroes but novices still learning what they’re doing, thereby upping the antes of danger and adventure.

“What’s happened is that we as executives and fans have gotten older; we’ve aged with the characters,” he said. “We want to get back down to the core characters and rebuild the fiction around them. This isn’t about rehashing stories, but providing things that new readers can relate to.”

In “Superman” of the present day, for example, by George Perez and artist Jesus
Merino, Clark Kent is a bachelor living on his own. He’s never been married and is figuring out how to deal with his human and superhuman qualities. Lois Lane, for her part, is dating a colleague at the Daily Planet, Jonathan Carroll, and has a new position with the paper.

There’s also a costume change in effect, updating superhero-wear originally created in the ’30s to instead reflect “what the heroes of today would be wearing in their adventures,” DiDio said. “A lot has been made of Superman losing his outside underwear — those styles were really reflective of muscle man suits in the ’30s and ’40s.”

Along with the launch of new editions of physical comics are digital distribution methods including; iOS, Android, and WP7 apps; and Comixology. There’s also DC Universe Online, and a video game, “Batman Arkham City.”

DiDio said, “We want to make comics more accessible and help them reach the widest audience possible. There are parts of the U.S. that don’t have retailers nearby, and there are also casual readers who might want to use an iPad or iPhone to read comics.” (Don’t expect Spider-Man to have an iPad, however — “We try not to use too much of the current technology; those things can get old as fast as anything!”)

The goal is to compete with and, DiDio says, exceed the sort of special effects you get in movies and video games: “What we try to do is push the scope and keep the heart of the character.”

However, there’s a change to Batgirl that not everyone likes. After being introduced as a character named Barbara Gordon on the ’60s TV show, in the comic book series, in “The Killing Joke,” the character was shot by the Joker and rendered paraplegic. She went on to become the character of Oracle, superhero information broker, but never regained the use of her legs. In the latest re-envisioning, Batgirl is returning as Barbara Gordon — meaning, she will walk.

DiDio said, “We decided we’d bring back Barbara Gordon as Batgirl. We didn’t want to turn our back on the diversity issue, but she’ll always be the most recognizable. We are working with concerns to diversify the line. We’re always looking to reposition to be reflective of today’s audience.”

DiDio’s own experience with comics started with “The Amazing Spider Man #40,” which he read in the ’60s. He says his greatest interests, however, were in mystery and horror — favorite characters include The Metal Men and Adam Strange — which eventually led him to superheroes. “The Flash? Batman? What’s not to love?” DiDio hopes to bring the breadth and depth of comics to new readers. “I think that’s what’s fun about what we do,” he said.

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Arthur Mallon & Sons Limited was set up on Monday the 7th of December 1981. Their current address is Hilden,Monaghan,Co. Monaghan., and the company status is Normal. The company's current directors Rosemary Mallon and Patrick Mallon have been the director of 10 other Irish companies between them; 2 of which are now closed. Arthur Mallon & Sons Limited has 1 shareholder. This Irish company shares its Eircode with at least 1 other company.

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Port St. Joe’s Port City Trail is a 10-foot wide, pedestrian pathway providing nearly four miles of paved surface for walking, running, hiking and biking. Pick up the trail by the post office and pass by parks, lakes, ball fields and a museum as you wind your way through the city. Public restrooms, informational kiosks and water fountains are available at various points on the trail.

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From hunting for unique Moroccan souvenirs in the souks, to visiting must-see locations like the Koutoubia Mosque, Djemma el Fna, and the Jardin Majorelle, there is a myriad of things to see and do in Marrakech…read on for the top 10.

1. Marvel at the Koutoubia Mosque, one of the most iconic landmarks in the city.

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Kenya has no shortage of places to visit. With so much variation in its geography, there are a lot of spectacular areas in the country. Here are what I consider to be the top 5 places to visit in Kenya:

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The best places for safaris in Tanzania are located throughout the country. From the famous Serengeti National Park to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, there is no shortage of places to go on safari.

One of the easiest places to go on safari in Tanzania is the Serengeti. It is well served by established safari companies and offers accommodation ranging from basic tented camps to luxury safari lodges.

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Avid Star Wars fans know that there are many Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia. Many of the scenes from the six films were shot in the desert regions in the country. When you are visiting Tunisia, you can go to a lot of the places where the movies were filmed and see things like the Dune Sea first-hand.

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If you are visiting Senegal for more than a few days, there are some great day trips from Dakar that are worth doing.

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Mark My WorldSpring time in Loudoun has always been my favorite time of year. Exploring the county around me while hiking or biking and enjoying the charming towns, unique local restaurants, wineries and breweries makes it feel like a getaway vacation. My family and friends all have favorite spots that we enjoy every year, but we also love discovering new places and sharing our experiences with each other.

That sharing of new experiences led my partner and I to create the Mark My World App which allowed us, and now you, to Mark all of the places we have been to, or would like to visit, in Loudoun and around the world. Instead of writing down places on scrap paper or trying to remember the name of that place that has your favorite meal, you can use Mark My World to add Marks, create itineraries, add notes and share it all with your friends.

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We love starting off our Ultimate Spring Day in Loudoun with a hike on the Appalachian Trail to Bears Den in Bluemont with the magnificent views of the valley and then rewarding ourselves with a visit to Twin Oaks Winery for good wine, food and music.

Another great way to start the day is with a bike ride down the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, a 45 mile trail on the path of the old railroad.  The trail begins in historic Purcellville where you can park your car, bike as far as you feel, and come back to treat yourself to lunch or dinner on the patio under the trees at  Magnolias at the Mill.

AD-Patowmack-9-300x300You can also park in downtown Leesburg on King Street (marked on the map), enjoy coffee and a fresh scone on the front porch at King Street Coffee before heading off on the trail to Paeonian Springs where you have to stop by Vino 9 for some BBQ and to stock up on some local snacks and wine.

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Report from ASIS 2017

by Andrew Jones

The world’s largest association of security professionals, ASIS International, just wrapped up its 63rd annual conference and exhibition late last month. This year’s event took place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

Visitor Pass Solutions was represented by a team of sales, development, marketing, and executive personnel. We took turns staffing our booth, which highlighted our newly rebranded line of “One Day” expiring visitor badges, both on our table displays and in a 29-second video that played silently on a big screen we had set up during the three days the exhibit hall was open.

The Visitor Pass Solutions team at ASIS 2017 in Dallas, Texas, last month (l-r): Ron Coleman and Deb Miller, National Account Executives; Richard Reed, VP-Development; Noel Turner, VP-Sales; Andy Jones, VP-Marketing; and Brian Gallagher, President and COO.

Our “One Day” time-expiring visitor badges are valid for just one day. They become “void” overnight by gradually changing color, from white to bright pink. This prevents the badges from being reused the next day, either by the visitors who were issued them or by any other people who might find a discarded badge. Absent a valid badge, visitors and prospective intruders alike are required to sign in anew each day. This is a good thing for occupants of a building to know: that everyone who is in the building has signed in that one day and has permission to be there.

Many schools, businesses, non-profits, hospitals, and government facilities use One Day badges, regardless of how they sign in their visitors. One Day badges come in two-part books (with a confidential log attached behind the label liner) for signing in by hand, and on rolls for signing in by computer, with output to direct thermal or inkjet printers. For those that need visitor management software, we offer that too: eVisitorPass.

At the ASIS show we were visited by all kinds of organizations seeking visitor management. Some were looking to implement a process for the first time and some to improve an existing process — either for themselves or for their clients. We were happy to oblige them or, as sometimes happens with our software, to refer them to others who might have a more complex solution.

In addition to an exhibit hall full of vendors like ourselves, the ASIS show included lots of presentations about security. For example, our primary focus of visitor identification falls under the broader category of “physical” security (as opposed to, say, “digital” security). A big part of physical security entails “CPTED,” which stands for “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.” We have blogged about CPTED before, but it’s worth revisiting, especially since this topic was covered at ASIS 2017 in a compelling presentation.

Art Hushen, President of the National Institute of Crime Prevention, Inc., and Mark Schreiber, President & Principal Consultant of Safeguards Consulting, Inc., presented about 200 photos to illustrate examples of environmental design that are both secure and not secure.

They defined CPTED as “the proper design and effective use of the built environment that can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.”

CPTED, they explained, comprises four principles:

1. Natural Access Control
People are physically guided through a space by the strategic design of streets, sidewalks, building entrances, and landscaping.

2. Natural Surveillance
The placement and design of physical features, activities, and people in a way that maximizes visibility.

3. Territorial Reinforcement
Physical attributes that express ownership such as fencing, pavement treatments, signage, and landscaping.

4. Maintenance
Allows for the continued use of a space for its intended purpose. Serves as an additional expression of ownership. Prevents reduction of visibility from landscaping overgrowth and obstructed or inoperative lighting.

These principles involve the inside as well as the outside environment. For example, principle number one, above, helps ensure your visitors sign in and wear appropriate identification by guiding them to the correct entrance and, from there, to your reception desk or visitor kiosk.

As you can see, trade shows like ASIS 2017 have much to offer. We will be at ASIS 2018 in Las Vegas next September, as well as other shows before then. See our events calendar for a complete listing of where you can see us in person.

What events do you attend to stay current in your field? Please let us know; we may add them to our list!

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  • Ken Bredemeier

President-elect Donald Trump stands on stage during a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dec. 9, 2016.

Intelligence committees in both houses of Congress launched investigations Monday into accusations that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election to boost the chances that President-elect Donald Trump would win.

President Barack Obama also ordered a full review by the intelligence community into the allegations.

"The reason that I've called for a review is to really just gather all of the threads of the investigations, the intelligence work that has been done over many months, so that the public and our elected representatives going forward can find ways to prevent this kind of interference from having an impact on the elections in the future."

The probes amounted to an early rebuke of Trump, who over the weekend said the Central Intelligence Agency conclusion was "ridiculous" that Russia engaged in cyberattacks to help him win. He continued to assail the finding Monday.

Even before he assumes power next month, the Republican Trump's mocking of the CIA conclusion about Russian interference on his behalf put him at odds with both of the top Republican lawmakers, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan. They endorsed bipartisan probes conducted by the intelligence committees in each chamber of Congress.

WATCH: McConnell on Russia hacking

"The Russians are not our friends," McConnell said. He added that the investigation should be undertaken with the idea that "the Russians do not wish us well." Ryan said the House probe "should not cast doubt" on Trump's victory, but that foreign interference in a U.S. election was "entirely unacceptable" and Russian involvement "especially problematic."

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the congressional review "is certainly warranted when you consider the stakes and the consequences."

But Trump spokesman Jason Miller called the CIA conclusion about Russian interference "an attempt to delegitimize President-elect Trump's win."

Clinton camp responds

Trump's election opponent, Democrat Hillary Clinton, has been silent about the Russian hacking allegations. But her campaign manager, John Podesta, on Monday demanded that the administration of President Barack Obama declassify and release all the information it has about Russia meddling in the election.

Clinton won the national popular vote against Trump but lost where it mattered, in the state-by-state contests that decide U.S. presidential elections. Podesta called for release of the intelligence data before electors in the Electoral College vote to formally ratify Trump's victory on December 19.

In a pair of comments on Twitter, Trump questioned why information about the computer hacking was not widely known before the election.

He contended that if Clinton had won the election and Republicans "tried to play the Russia/CIA card, it would be called conspiracy theory.”

He added, "Unless you catch 'hackers' in the act, it is very hard to determine who was doing the hacking. Why wasn't this brought up before election?"

But U.S. officials did in fact publicly accuse Russia of trying to undermine the presidential election in early October, saying intelligence agencies were “confident” Russia directed hacks of the Democratic National Committee that resulted in controversial emails being leaked before the Democratic nominating convention.

Obama spokesman Earnest said, "This was all material that was known by Republican politicians in the Congress that endorsed the president-elect. And how they reconcile their political strategy and their patriotism is something they'll have to explain."

Trump: I don't believe it

Trump's latest remarks came after he told Fox News in an interview aired Sunday that the CIA conclusion about Russian cyberattacks to boost his chances of winning was "just another excuse" by Democrats to explain his stunning upset of Clinton, a former U.S. secretary of state.

"I don't believe it. If you take a look at what [the CIA] said, there's great confusion," Trump said Sunday. "Nobody really knows. They have no idea if it's Russia or China or somebody. It could be somebody sitting in a bed someplace."

FILE - President-elect Donald Trump is interviewed by Chris Wallace of "Fox News Sunday" at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 10, 2016.
FILE - President-elect Donald Trump is interviewed by Chris Wallace of "Fox News Sunday" at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 10, 2016.

Trump told Fox News that he does not oppose Obama's order to review cyberattacks the CIA concluded came from Russia during the lengthy presidential campaign, but said, "You should not just say 'Russia.' You should say other countries also, and maybe other individuals." The CIA said it had "high confidence" that Russia sought to help Trump win.

U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded Russia interfered in the final stretch of the presidential campaign to help Trump win the presidency, and not simply meddle in the U.S. electoral process as previously believed, according to senior Obama administration officials. The conclusion is based to some extent on a finding that Russians hacked the Republican National Committee's computer systems, in addition to those of Democratic organizations, but disclosed only embarrassing emails from the Democrats, via WikiLeaks.

Reince Priebus, the head of the Republican National Committee and Trump's pick for White House chief of staff, told ABC News the party was not hacked.

"The entire report is based on unnamed sources who are perhaps doing something they shouldn't be doing by speaking to reporters or someone talking out of line about something that is absolutely not true," Priebus said Sunday.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Trump's rejection of the CIA conclusion came as Arizona Senator John McCain, the losing 2008 Republican presidential candidate, and three other senators called for the investigation into Moscow's interference in the election, saying that it "should alarm every American." McCain, along with Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrats Jack Reed and Chuck Schumer, said the United States needs to stop "the grave threats that cyberattacks conducted by foreign governments pose to our national security."

Capitol Hill correspondent Michael Bowman contributed to this report

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Kid Tested, Mother Approved! Book Your Holiday Getaway!

Bedrooms 3
Space 2,450 sq. ft.
Property type cabin
Minimum Stay 2 - 3 nights

About the property

Providing Open Concept Living With 3 Bedroom and 2 Full Baths, 2 Gas Fireplaces

We are pleased to announce that we became Partner's in Hope with St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Every month, we contribute a percentage of our bookings to help the families and their children fight cancer, leukemia, and other deadly diseases.

Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse is welcoming to families as well as couples. We have easy, level parking. If you're seeking a place that provides that vacation getaway with the comforts of home and more, then Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse is the place. We do have an open concept floor plan that brings everyone together. Tasteful decor, we call it modern rustic. There's room to eat together, congregate in either the living room or family room, which each have a beautiful gas fireplace and Samsung HD TV mounted above. we have a great digital 1080p cable package, Premium channels like ShowTime, Starz and the Movie Channel. The wireless internet is super fast and we have a cordless landline phone with free long distance calls. The roomy kitchen has hickory cabinetry, rustic tile flooring, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, garbage disposal, electric range with convection oven and a stainless steel exhaust hood. There are two bedrooms on the upper level, one being the Master bedroom. It has a King bed and Samsung HD TV, Rocky Mt. pine dresser, and side table. The Master bedroom has an private access to the upper deck in back of the house. The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and red cedar furnishings. There is full bathroom on the upper level with double sinks. On the lower level, you will find our spacious laundry room that has a Maytag XL washer and dryer, laundry detergents, extra linens and toiletries. There is also an additional full bathroom. Next, is the third bedroom that has solid wood bunk beds and a full size futon. One of many highlights is our large family room that's also located on the lower level. It has a sectional sofa sleeper (full size), the mattress is a 5" memory foam for a restful nights sleep. Samsung HD Smart TV, a Blu-ray player, DVD/VHS player, CD stereo system w/ iPhone docking station, built-in book shelving loaded with books for you including mystery, action, romance as well as kids books, movies and games. We have 5 REAL arcade games with hundreds of games to choose from. All are set up for free play so no quarters are needed. We also have a full size foosball table. There is an walk out to the lower back deck that features a Amish made wooden swing. The upper deck has a gas grill with side burner. The outdoor furniture provides ample seating on the upper and lower decks. Our decks give great views of the forest and wildlife surrounding this home. Just added 3 rustic comfortable rocking chairs. If you think there is something you forgot, check out some of the things we thought of for you, Bathroom: toothbrushes, toilet paper, hair dryers, first aid products, makeup mirror, Kitchen: coffee, coffee filters, k-cups, sugar, assorted can soft drinks, bottled water, paper plates, seasonings and microwave popcorn.

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Member since: 2014
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About Michael Handley

We fell in love with Massanutten at first sight. It's a beautiful place with lots to see and do. We were fortunate to purchase our vacation home in 2013, spending several months renovating our home, yet retaining its rustic mountain charm. Our family loves staying here, and we wanted to share with others this mountain home.

Michael Handley purchased this cabin in 2013

Why Michael Handley chose Virginia

We love our vacation home. It is in a quiet neighborhood and centrally located. Its only a short 5 minute drive to either the ski slopes or the waterpark. It's not uncommon to see many types of wildlife while relaxing on the decks.

What makes this cabin unique

Easy level parking and well lit driveway and walkway. Also there is not a lot of steps that our older guests appreciate. Open concept floor plan and located in the middle of the mountain which makes it close to everything!

Car: recommended

Skyline Drive is one of our most exhilarating parks in Shenandoah Valley. The park features beautiful views of the valley as well as it's historical sites. It offers hiking trails, waterfalls, and an array of wildlife. If you're simply looking for a place to find peace and tranquility, Skyline Drive is your place. Families enjoy the photo opportunities that can simply take your breath away.

Massanutten Cabin Accommodation and Amenities

Property Type:
  • cabin
  • Guests provide their own meals
  • Housekeeper Optional
Floor Area:
  • 2450 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
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  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Max. occupancy: 9
  • Min. age of primary renter: 27 ...
  • Children welcome ...
  • Parties/events not allowed ...
  • Pets not allowed ...
  • Non smoking only ...
  • Reminder: Absolutely no pets! Violation of this rule will result in immediate eviction, loss of vacation balance and damage deposit!
Location Type:
  • Mountain View
  • Resort
  • Ski-In ...
  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Budget
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Spa
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  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining ...
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower
    Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Family Room - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Family Room has a Comfortable Full Size Simmons Sleeper Sofa
    Bedroom 1 - 1 king
    Bedroom 3 - 2 twin/ single , 1 sleep sofa /futon , 2 bunk bed , The Sealy Futon is a Full Size
  • Bunk beds both have a twin size mattress.
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  • Outdoor Grill ...
  • Ski & Snowboard ...
  • Tennis ...
  • 1 bicycles
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa:
  • Communal Pool ...
Onsite Services:
  • Concierge
  • arboretum
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • festivals
  • health/beauty spa
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
  • water parks
  • winery tours
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • bird watching
  • gambling casinos
  • horseback riding
  • horseshoes
  • miniature golf
  • outlet shopping
  • photography
  • scenic drives
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • walking
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • basketball court
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • golf
  • golf privileges optional
  • hiking
  • hunting
  • ice skating
  • kayaking
  • mountain biking
  • mountain climbing
  • pier fishing
  • racquetball
  • ski lift privileges
  • ski privileges optional
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • spelunking
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • water skiing
  • water tubing
Grocery delivery available.

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Stay once and the whole family will want to visit again!!

  • 5 of 5

Our two families with 2 sets of parents and 5 children (ages 2 thru 9) thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this fun-filled, every-detail-thought-of "Spanky's Mountain Clubhouse." One child asked if we can please give it "6 stars!" out of 5, and another insisted, "10 stars!"

Mike has thoughtfully created a welcoming retreat. We appreciated the well-stocked and equipped kitchen with high quality appliances, cookware, and dishware all in excellent condition. Also all the basics needed to cook including oil, condiments, spices. A huge help to have paper goods, soaps/detergents, shampoo, etc. No need to run out to the store for random needed items (I think this is the first vacation rental I haven't had to do that!). Plenty of space for all to relax, cook, eat, play, and sleep. Enjoyed coffee on the upper deck in the AM, dozing on the lower deck porch swing in the evening, watching deer and hummingbirds in the woods and feeder.

House is perfectly situated within Massanutten Resort. We enjoyed the indoor portion of the waterpark during the day before check-in, and the next day did pony rides, petting farm, lunch at Campfire Grill (recently opened, good food, nice restaurant - best by far of our limited experience eating out in Resort, highly recommend), then go karts and bungy dome. After check out on Day 3, we returned to the waterpark enjoying both indoor and outdoor areas before heading home.

In between all our activities around the Resort, the kids loved playing the arcade games and foosball in the basement and the littlest ones liked playing with the other toys provided. The adults were refreshingly able to have lots of time for conversation!

Gas grill, bottled water, and sodas were excellent for our summer stay. Family loved waffles both mornings using the double waffle maker. Everything in the house is clearly labelled and even the instruction manual for the waffle maker is easily accessible. Two sets of house keys and a pool pass for the Stonewall Recreation Center pool provided.

Loved the extra special touch of a birthday flag outside the house and birthday hat for the birthday girl!

Everyone is asking when we will get to visit again!

  • Submitted: Aug 1, 2017
  • Stayed: Jul 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for staying at Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse, and thanks for the excellent and awesome review! We are thrilled that you and your family had a fantastic time at the Resort! We hope you all can return soon!
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A wonderful weekend at Massanutten!

  • 5 of 5

We highly recommend this property! The host was over the top friendly and inviting and the home is well stocked - more like visiting family than a vacation rental.

  • Submitted: Oct 9, 2017
  • Stayed: Oct 2017
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your recent stay and kind words! Hope to see you again!
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Relaxation and fun, with so much more!

  • 5 of 5

Wonderful place for a family gathering! Six of us from 3 generations met at this cabin in Virginia. The kids loved the games and videos. Several of us enjoyed morning walks and we all appreciated the many amenities; comfy beds, sprawling decks, snacks and drinks and fully stocked kitchen and baths. Mike is a great host. Highly recommended!

  • Submitted: Oct 1, 2017
  • Stayed: Sep 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for the outstanding review and your recent stay! Hope to see you and your family again!
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Awesome property

  • 5 of 5

What can I say that hasn't already been said in every other review written about this wonderful place. First of all it is very warm and welcoming. When you walk in the door you immediately feel at home. My family of 5 (3 adults and 2 children ages 9 and 12) stayed here when we attended Family Weekend at JMU. Because of all the college activities, we were not able to spend as much time at the house as we would have liked. Every imaginable need has been met from toothbrushes, choice of shower gels and makeup remover cloths to K-cups, soft drinks and even a jar of mini-candy bars. The arcade games in the family room were a big hit with the kids and also a couple of the adults!! And did I mention that the entire house is SPOTLESS!! There are so many things to do here that we didn't have time for, that everyone definitely wants to return so we can enjoy all the activities that Spanky's Mtn. Clubhouse has to offer. Mike was so very helpful and considerate. He really wants his guests to enjoy their time spent here. We are looking forward to returning to Spanky's in the near future. Thanks Mike and Staci.

  • Submitted: Oct 1, 2017
  • Stayed: Sep 2017
  • Source: HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your recent stay and awesome review ! Hope to see you and your family soon! There's so much to see and do at Massanutten, you might have to stay a couple more days!
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  • 5 of 5

I can't say enough good things about this place nor can I think of anything the friendly owner has neglected. Immaculately clean and nicely furnished. The kitchen and bathrooms are well-stocked with basics and the beds are comfortable. Two beautiful decks overlooking the woods at the back of the house are perfect for enjoying morning coffee, a meal and watching wildlife. The age range of our group of six was 57 to 83, but there are plenty of things to keep kids entertained. Everyone in our party raved about the place. Highest recommendation.

  • Submitted: Sep 10, 2017
  • Stayed: Sep 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for the wonderful review and hope to see all again!
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Springfield, VA

This was our 4th or 5th year!

  • 5 of 5

The owner is the best of the best! From the time you arrive until departure, your experience is om par with royalty. This guy lays out the red carpet and you don't need anything. The house is stocked and cleaned the best you will ever find bar none! Everything is operational and in order! The stay itself is scenic and quiet! I work an extremely fast paced job and stress at a level to take years off your life, but this place adds back some time to the clock of life. I guarantee that you will enjoy this home and walk away refreshed! We have been here now for four or five years and now the owner is like family to me. You will not find a host that treats a customer any better than here. I only wish I could have stayed for weeks!

  • Submitted: Sep 4, 2017
  • Stayed: Aug 2017
  • Source: VRBO, from HomeAway
Owner's Response: Thanks so much for your recent stay and most of all, a big thanks for being dedicated guests! We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
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Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Housekeeping Fee $100
Refundable damage deposit $300
Tax Rate 2.0%

Minimum age to rent is 27. We only rent to respectful families !

Owner's Cancellation Policy

  • 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.
  • 100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Bedrooms 3
Space 1,900 sq. ft.
Property type condo
Minimum Stay 2 - 7 nights

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3 BR / 3 bath with direct access to ocean and offstreet reserved parking for 2

Stunning, oceanfront condo with two direct access points to a guarded section of the beach directly in front of the building. Enjoy your morning coffee experiencing the tranquil and breathtaking panoramic sun rise over North Wildwood's ocean surf. Take a morning stroll or jog on NW's seawall as you pass fishermen casting their lines. Or enroll in a morning yoga class at the Lou Booth Amphitheater located across the street. As the family awakes, prepare for the day in this well-appointed unit loaded with high-end appliances and over 1,900 square feet in living space. Windows surround three sides of this end unit and drench the unit with the cheer of natural sunlight, making it difficult to find a reason to leave, but North Wildwood's beaches, bike trails, and ocean await. After a fantastic day of activities, wash off in one of the four covered outdoor showers and prepare to experience all the diversity of the Jersey Shore nightlife. Or, spend a relaxing evening outside on the unit's covered and lighted deck, especially the evening of North Wildwood's weekly summer concert series at the amphitheater. You won't want the night to end.

The 8-unit building built in 2004 is equipped with an elevator located in its secure lobby, two reserved and covered parking spaces, a full laundry room in the unit, and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom that includes a cavernous walk-in rain drop shower with six massage nozzles and separate jacuzzi bathtub. Wi-Fi throughout the unit.

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North Wildwood Condo Accommodation and Amenities

Property Type:
  • condo
  • floor 2
Building Type:
  • building
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1900 sq. ft.
House Rules:
  • Max. occupancy: 10
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Location Type:
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Clean and very accessible to the beach.

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We had a lovely stay. Absolutely loved the deck. We spent most of our time out there due to the nice weather and lots of space. I actually took cat naps in the afternoon on the chaise that was on the deck. We walked the wall up to the restaurants in North Wildwood. The rooms were a good size, we didn't run into each other. Few steps to the beach was great, you didn't have to lug your chair and stuff too far. It was very peaceful area. We would definitely try to rent again!!

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It was so good that we are coming back next year

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Great family getaway

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We came for a long weekend to celebrate a family birthday and this was a great condo in a great location. The condo was very spacious and had everything we needed. Jim was terrific -- very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely consider coming back (for a longer stay)!

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This was the most amazing place to stay! Couldn't have been happier!

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Jim is the nicest- making sure we were okay and everything went well. Would definitely love to stay here again.

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Great rental

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This unit is great with a great location and plenty of room , the owner Jim is also great to deal with , will be looking to rent this unit in the future

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In addition to Kelly, the Redskins cut offensive linemen Xavier Fulton and Corey O'Daniel, defensive backs Tyrone Grant and Dante Barnes, linebacker Eric McBride, tight end Joe Torchia, kicker Clint Stitser and quarterback Ben Chappell. With injured defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins placed on the Injured Reserve list, the Redskins now have 79 players on the roster.

Updated: 3:57 p.m.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said the team cut wide receiver Malcolm Kelly Tuesday and called it “a shame” that the wideout never was able to get healthy. Shanahan said “we waived him injured.”

Shanahan confirmed that the team cut quarterback Ben Chappell and kicker Clint Stitser. The coach said the Redskins also released guard Xavier Fulton and linebacker Eric McBride.

The team put defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins on injured reserve, Shanahan said.

Shanahan praised kicker Graham Gano’s consistency through the preseason.

Shanahan declined to say which quarterback will start on Thursday

Updated: 1:59 p.m.

The Washington Redskins plan to waive oft-injured wide receiver Malcolm Kelly Tuesday afternoon, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Under Collective Bargaining Agreement rules, Kelly -- as a player released while injured -- would be added to an injured reserve list if he clears waivers, as expected. Once Kelly is physically sound in the judgement of team physicians, he would be released.

Kelly, who for his career has 28 catches for 365 yards and no touchdowns, could receive an injury settlement upon his release.

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Although Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that oft-injured receiver Malcolm Kelly could return sometime this week, it appears increasingly unlikely the former second-round pick will make the team.

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Kelly spent last season on I.R. after injuring his hamstring the week before training camp and suffering two setbacks that prevented him from playing in the preseason.

Selected out of Oklahoma in the second round of the 2008 draft, Kelly has seen his career sabotaged by injuries. He was limited to just five games his rookie season and played all 16 games his second year, but hasn’t been able to get on the field since.

At 6-foot-4, 226 pounds, Kelly is the biggest receiver on Washington’s roster, but the Redskins added another big target in April when they drafted Miami’s Leonard Hankerson, who is 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, in the third round.

Also expected to be among the players released are rookie undrafted quarterback Ben Chapppell and kicker Clint Stitser, who was signed two weeks ago to compete with Graham Gano, but has not played.


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Petraeus’s 15-month tenure as CIA director was short and, compared to his rocket-like ascent to four-star rank in the Army, something of a bumpy ride. He was a man who was used to a large staff that executed his orders, and what he found at the CIA was something closer to a covert university campus, with experts who behaved as if they had tenure, and a culture that prided itself on being contrarian and difficult to manage.

It wasn’t an easy fit, and within weeks, you began to hear grumbling from the CIA’s ranks about how Petraeus was trying to put his personal mark on every tree and fire hydrant in sight, asking too many questions, and pushing in his annoyingly relentless way for results.

The smartest thing Petraeus did was to form a partnership early on with Michael Morell, who was acting director before his arrival and resumed that role Friday. Morell is a career analyst and veteran of the mill that produces the famous “PDB,” or president’s daily brief, and he knew the agency’s culture — or at least the analysts’ version of it. His task was to encourage Petraeus when his commander’s instincts made sense for the agency, and dissuade him when his ideas were counter-productive.

Petraeus’s critics within the agency think Morell was co-opted by Petraeus. But there’s considerable evidence that, when appropriate, the deputy director was prepared to tell the boss the unpleasant truth. In any event, Morell came away a fan—recognizing that although Petraeus had a rocky start, his ceaseless pressure had been good for the agency.

“Petraeus is one of the best managers I have seen,” Morell said through a spokesman Friday.  “He figures out where he wants the organization to go, and he drives it in that direction.  He does this through relentless focus.  He remembers what he asked for. Three weeks later he’ll say at the morning meeting, ‘Whatever happened to that?  Is that done yet?’  I’ve never seen anyone with his drive — ever.”

Not that it was easy. “This place does not like hierarchy. People respect you because you do a job well, not because you’re the director,” observed one senior agency official. Petraeus had gone from “an organization trained to salute to one that was like herding cats,” another official said Friday, and it was “a huge transition for both sides.”

The transition was complicated by the fact that Petraeus was moving from being the most visible and celebrated general in modern American history to operating in the shadows, away fromthe TV cameras and the journalists he had courted as a military officer. This reticence was at the insistence of the Obama White House, which gave Petraeus the CIA job despite deep worries about whether he would be a team player and stay out of the limelight.

Petraeus wasn’t entirely happy with his new invisibility — rightly reckoning that he was one of the more effective communicators of his generation when it came to global strategy. But he accepted his new obscurity as the price of the new job, and over time, he seemed to become more comfortable with it. A more visible and public role, as president of a university or secretary of state, was tempting, in part because it would allow Petraeus to play on all the strings. But until Friday, he seemed likely to remain at the CIA, at least into the new year.

What Petraeus has always done best, in the military and at the CIA, is pushing at the edges of what people assume is possible. When he took over command of U.S. forces in Iraq in 2007, most of the U.S. military leadership had given up on the war and wanted out. Petraeus had spent several years thinking about couner-insurgency strategy after his two-star stint as head of training of the Iraqi army. So when President Bush decided he wanted to fight on in Iraq for a more decent withdrawal, Petraeus was armed and ready with a strategy.

But it wasn’t the counter-insurgency doctrine that made the difference in Iraq. It was the force of Petraeus’s will. With an inner circle of close advisers, he bent the history of that war around his personality, in the years he was commander. He also made some mistakes, in my judgment, especially in over-relying on Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki — a mistake that was repeated by the Obama administration.

Petraeus next became Centcom commander, where he roamed across the post-9/11 battlefields of the Middle East. I spent nearly three weeks traveling with him during his Centcom assignment, and I saw how he fused the political and military aspects of command, as he met with sheiks and presidents and intelligence chiefs, in a way that should have been captured in a textbook for future commanders.

The final military job was probably the hardest, as commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. For all Petraeus’s counter-insurgency doctrine, that command often appeared to be the equivalent of building on quicksand. No sooner were the Afghan forces “stood up” than they would begin to slip away, back into the culture that was deeply, stubbornly resistant to outside pressure. In his last month in Kabul, Petraeus had all the tools of victory in hand except one—the Afghan people and institutions.

In every job he had over the past decade, Petraeus liked to ask: “What’s the big idea here?” It was his way of getting to the intellectual center of a problem. And he used that same approach at the CIA, as he explained in a speech on Sept. 10.

As I see it, strategic leadership is fundamentally about big ideas, and, in particular, about four tasks connected with big ideas.  First, of course, you have to get the big ideas right—you have to determine the right overarching concepts and intellectual underpinnings to accomplish your organization’s mission.  Second, you have to communicate the big ideas effectively through the breadth and depth of the organization.  Third, you have to oversee the implementation of the big ideas.  And fourth, and finally, you have to capture lessons from the implementation of the big ideas, so that you can refine the overarching concepts and repeat the overall process.

Petraeus went on in that Sept. 10 speech to explain why the CIA job was different: "My leadership style at the CIA, for example, is far different from the style I employed in the early 1990s as an air assault infantry battalion commander.  Though I do chart an azimuth, establish goals in consultation with our other key leaders, determine left and right limits, and lay down markers to guide the organization, the CIA — thanks to its seasoned and highly educated work force — does not need a heavy hand on the reins.  A light touch is generally all that is required."

Petraeus didn’t always follow that advice, certainly in his personal life. But it’s still interesting to ask the same question people have been posing about him for more than a decade: What’s the next chapter?”


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Since 1978, Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit has waged a relentless search to find her daughter, Patricia Julia Roisinblit, who was kidnapped by military henchmen in a 1970s-era dictatorship and was never seen again. (Silvina Frydlewsky/For The Washington Post)

She’s now 87, frail and a little hard of hearing. But after all these years, Elsa Sanchez de Oesterheld still has vivid memories of the husband and four daughters she had in the 1970s.

“I had a spectacular family,” she said, sitting on her living room couch, surrounded by photographs. “My life was wonderful, and we were all very close. And then they took it all away, all of it.”

More than 34 years after losing them in the vortex of a military dictatorship during which thousands were kidnapped and “vanished,” Oesterheld said she is resigned to dying without knowing exactly what happened to them.

And like many other Argentine women with similar losses — women now in their 80s and 90s — Oesterheld holds few illusions about ever being united with her missing grandchildren. She believes two of her daughters gave birth in secret detention centers shortly before being executed by intelligence agents.

“I do not expect to live long,” Oesterheld said. “I think my days are numbered. I don’t think I will last 100 years — don’t even think about it. I could die at any moment.”

Elsa Sanchez de Oesterheld, 87, talks about the daughters she lost during a 1970s-era dictatorship. Two of them were pregnant when military agents took them into custody and Sanchez believes they may have given birth in detention, raising the possibility that she has two grandchildren somewhere in Argentina. (Silvina Frydlewsky/For The Washington Post)

It is a somber, matter-of-fact lament that is increasingly heard among a group of grandmothers who for 36 years have searched for grandchildren who are now approaching middle age, unaware that their biological parents were tortured and killed by a military junta.

The Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, a group created in 1976 as an improvised response to the state-sponsored thefts of babies, has recovered 105 of 500 babies born to political prisoners in a seven-year dictatorship that ended in 1983. The group’s relentless work, which included helping create a national DNA database to match stolen babies with their biological families, has won accolades the world over.

But with about 400 grandchildren still missing — now adults, mostly 35 and 36 years old — it is clear that time is running out, at least for the grandmothers.

“I, sir, am 92 — what do you think of that?” said one of the most active grandmothers, Rosa Tarlovsky de Roisinblit, taking a break at the group’s musty central offices. “If I couldn’t, I wouldn’t be here, that’s for sure. I am here every day. But not everyone can be here.”

The group’s offices, with its creaky wooden floors and stacks of archives, remain the center of feverish activity. The leader is Estela Barnes de Carlotto, who defies her 81 years by keeping a busy schedule of meetings with government leaders and appearances on human rights panels in foreign capitals.

But these days, a typical day means that only three or four grandmothers make it to work. The group’s robust operations instead fall to a team of lawyers, psychologists and clerks who were toddlers during the dictatorship.

“The day there are no more grandmothers, these young people will keep working, keep searching,” said Roisinblit, the group’s vice president. “We are preparing them for that.”

Thinning ranks

With increasing frequency, the group’s Web site reveals the deaths of leading grandmothers. In April, it was Irma Ramacciotti de Molina. Last month, Nelida Gomez de Navajas died, the group announced, “with sadness because she is one more of us who leaves without recovering her grandson.”

“So the group we started was once bigger; now we are fewer all the time,” Roisinblit said. “And the truth is that some have died, others are sick and cannot come, and some have given up. They say, ‘If I have not found anything yet, I certainly won’t now.’ ”

The irony is that the group’s ranks are thinning just as its work is culminating in one of its greatest accomplishments — a trial of military figures, including the dictators Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone, accused of having systematically orchestrated the thefts of babies.

In the late 1990s, the group began intensifying pressure on authorities, propelling prosecutors to take the case to trial. Now, after 15 months of testimony, the proceedings are days away from coming to a close.

“This was something they always talked about and worked for,” said Alejandro Sandoval, 34, one of the grandchildren the group helped recover. “To see this trial going on is really fantastic, and it is due to the patience and the will that the grandmothers had to get to the truth.”

Quest for the truth

Still, the group’s leadership says there is much left to unravel about the dictatorship, which zealously wiped out dissent by killing thousands of union members, leftist activists and insurgents from the Montoneros group. Many were simply “disappeared” after being kidnapped and tortured — either drugged and tossed from airplanes over the Atlantic or buried in unmarked graves.

Women close to term gave birth in detention centers, with the newborns left at orphanages or illegally adopted by military officers, in some cases the same henchmen involved in killing the mothers.

In Roisinblit’s case, her daughter, Patricia, was snatched by state agents Oct. 6, 1978, when she was eight months pregnant. Her body was never found, but Roisinblit learned from other political prisoners that Patricia gave birth at the notorious Naval Mechanics School.

Then, more than 12 years ago, an anonymous caller phoned the Grandmothers’ offices to inform that Roisinblit’s grandson was alive. DNA testing established that the young man, who was 21 at the time, was her grandson. An investigation determined that he had been illegally adopted by an air force official.

“He is a grown man now, married, with two children, and I’m a great-grandmother,” said Roisinblit, explaining how she felt “privileged” to have found him.

Many others have not been so fortunate.

In the late 1970s, Oesterheld’s daughters joined the militant leftists. Her husband, Hector Oesterheld, a cartoonist famous for his science fiction strips, did, too.

And then, one by one, the military picked them off.

The two eldest daughters, Estela and Diana, already had toddlers, both of whom were taken in by relatives after the mothers were kidnapped.

But Diana and the youngest, Marina, were pregnant, and Oesterheld believes they gave birth before being killed.

“We assume that they are alive, because, in general, they didn’t kill the babies,” Oesterheld said, referring to her missing grandchildren.

She said, though, that she leaves the search for those grandchildren to Estela and Diana’s sons, Martin Mortola Oesterheld and Fernando Araldi Oesterheld.

“What those boys tell me is they will never stop looking,” Oesterheld said.


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chapter5 The Five Generic Competitive Strategies

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What Is Competitive Strategy"?

‹Deals exclusively with a company's business plans to compete successfully

Specific efforts to please customers

Offensive and defensive moves to counter maneuvers of rivals

Responses to prevailing market conditions

Initiatives to strengthen its market position

Strategy and Competitive Advantage

Attracting customers and

Defending against competitive forces

Key to Gaining a Competitive Advantage

Convince customers firm's product / service offers

superior value

A good product at a low price

A superior product worth paying more for

A best-value product

Low-Cost Provider Strategies

Keys to Success

Make achievement of meaningful lower costs than rivals

Include features and services in product offering that buyers consider essential

Find approaches to achieve a cost advantage in ways difficult for rivals to copy or match

"Low-cost leadership means lowoverall costs, not just low manufacturing or production costs!"

Options Achieving a Low-Cost Strategy

Open up a sustainable cost advantage over rivals, using lower-cost edge to either

Under-price rivals and market share gains OR Earn higher profit margin going price

Approaches to Securing a Cost Advantage

Approach 1: Do a better job than rivals of performing value chain activities efficiently and cost effectively

Approach 2: Revamp value chain to bypass cost-producing activities that add little value from the buyer's perspective

Controlling the Cost Drivers:

Capture scale economies; avoid scale diseconomies

Capture learning and experience curve effects

Manage costs of key resource inputs

Consider linkages with other activities in value chain

Find sharing opportunities with other business units

Compare vertical integration vs. outsourcing

Assess first-mover advantages vs. disadvantages

Control percentage of capacity utilization

Make prudent strategic choices related to operations

Revamping the Value Chain:

Abandon traditional business methods and shift to e-business

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Use direct-to-end-user sales/marketing methods

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Wayzata Music Education Boosters will be sponsoring an instrument consignment sale on June 24 and June 25 in the Wayzata High School Cafeteria.
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Valve's Left 4 Dead franchise is one of the most popular in gaming and for good reason. It made the zombie genre fun again by pushing the focus on co-op survival (or betrayal) while complimenting the normal zombies with unique infections. The Left 4 Dead comics have gone a long way to fleshing out the story, but what caused it all?

A recent trailer from the guys who made Payday: The Heist shows a wonderful what-if scenario where the robbers from the aforementioned game try to pull a heist at the hospital from No Mercy. All the assets except for the environment come from Payday, but it's still a super slick trailer. It's been confirmed that the guys behind Payday, Overkill Studios, were collaborating with Valve on a game and many saw this as that game.

Unfortunately, the trailer is not indicative of any Left 4 Dead prequel or anything like that. In a statement to Kotaku, Chet Faliszek said the trailer is the result of some "over-excited marketing guys." The trailer is not meant to be canon or anything, but it does contain some cameos and easter eggs from Left 4 Dead for fans to find. It might not be canon, but part of me really wishes it was. Just imagine having to pull off a bank heist in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. It would be absolute chaos and a blast.

Check out the trailer below to see the perfect combination of the two best co-op shooters of the last generation:


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