Thursday, June 7, 2018

FBI Newsletter

Federal Bureau of Investigation


National Missing Children’s Day

On this day—and every day—the FBI works to reunite missing children with their families and asks the public for help in locating children who have been reported kidnapped or missing.

May 25, 2018

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Hoax Threats are Crimes

Making a hoax threat against a school or other public place is a serious federal crime that can land you in prison and affect the rest of your life.

May 23, 2018

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A Pyramid of Lies

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Merriam-Webster Word of the Day - Unbeknownst

 
 
Merriam-Webster  
 
WORD OF THE DAY
June 6, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
unbeknownst Audio pronunciation
 
adjective | un-bih-NOHNST  
 
Definition
 
:
 happening or existing without the knowledge of someone specified — usually used with to
 
:
not known or not well-known : unknown
 
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Unbeknownst is an irregular variant of the older unbeknown, which derives from beknown, an obsolete synonym of known. But for a word with a straightforward history, unbeknownst and the now less common unbeknown have caused quite a stir among usage commentators. In spite of widespread use (including

Your Voice Ohio: What is the cost of the addiction epidemic?

Cost of an epidemic...

A new study calculates the total cost of opioid dependency in Ohio in 2015 ranged from $6.6 billion to $8.8 billion. To put this into perspective, Ohio spent $8.2 billion of General Revenue Funds and Lottery Profits money on K-12 public education in 2015, thus, the opioid crisis was likely as costly as the state’s spending on K-12 education.
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WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
US Drug Enforcement Administration
Suffering and abandoned: Chronic pain patients cut off in the opioid era
Cleveland.com
Narcan is available free to city agencies to combat overdoses
Portsmouth Daily Times
Solutions from local opioid forums presented to state leaders
Dayton Daily News
What should you do if a loved one with an addiction needs help now?
Youngstown Vindicator
Opioid deaths prompt Ohio to reimagine classroom lessons, starting with kindergarten
Washington Post
Year-Round Drug Disposal
Cleveland.com

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

The White House - 1600 Daily: Lifting up America's forgotten communities

Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend a 
reception honoring Gold Star families   | June 4, 2018
The White House • June 5, 2018

Lifting up America's forgotten communities 
 
The economy has created nearly 3 million jobs since President Trump took office. The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.8 percent, matching its lowest level in nearly 50 years. Consumer confidence and business optimism have skyrocketed. American manufacturing is thriving, with manufacturers expecting record levels of employment growth and investment. 

Crucially, these gains have reached many communities that have struggled historically. African-American and Hispanic unemployment rates have hit record lows. The unemployment rate for women has fallen to its lowest level since 1953. Jobs have come back to many states that were hit hardest by the Great Recession and America's string of bad trade deals. 

America is open for business, and that's good news for everyone. President Trump's first 500 days included signing historic tax cuts for working families; rolling back unnecessary regulations that hit energy producers, farmers, and manufacturers; and finally getting tough on China for years of unfair trade practices. 

President Trump's first 500 days of growth is lifting all people through a growing economy.
 
More: The accomplishments that define the Trump Administration to date
 



Vice President will make third visit to South America

Vice President Mike Pence announced his third trip to South America last night at a reception of the Organization of American States. He will travel to Brazil and Ecuador later this month. 

"Sadly the dark cloud of tyranny still hangs heavy over a few of our neighbors," the Vice President said. 

"In Cuba, the Castro name has begun to fade, but under a handpicked successor, their legacy endures [with] the oppressive police state they established."  
"In Nicaragua, the government of Daniel Ortega, as we all know, is committing and condoning terrible violence."
In Venezuela, "the regime of Nicolas Maduro has turned a free and prosperous nation into one of the most poorest and most despotic in our hemisphere." 
 
Watch Vice President Pence's full speech on Venezuela and South America.

101 Black Seed Oil Benefits & Uses for Better Health and Wellness for Life

black seed oil benefitsThe black seed has been around for ages, yet people are only now starting to learn about it.

What makes this alure more powerful when first hearing about this seed is the fact that black seed oils benefits are critically examined and fully studied all around the world.

It’s surprising to know how few are aware of its properties and benefits, however, we will do our best to enlighten you with what we’ve learned from studying this miraculous herb.

Black seeds (from the nigella sativa plant) have shown tremendous use and effectiveness against a variety of complications and issues, ranging from common hair loss to skin rejuvenation.

Many studies have also determined there are a number of things black seed oil cannot cure or treat from skin complications to fungal infections

The power of this seed leads us to ask one question: how can one seed can be so effective against a variety of complications and issues, and just how many diseases has black seed oil been found not to be able to treat?

The simple fact is that black seeds hold a complex blend of ingredients primarily comprised of two major active pillars, Thymoquinone (TQ) and Thymohydroquinone (THQ).

These two great compounds, while they cannot treat major inflammatory issues and complications, have been found to support general bodily health in a variety of ways.

We will be highlighting research done on black cumin seeds’ anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-oxidant, and other properties to help you understand what it has not been determined to treat at this time. We will of course also enlighten you as to its uses as a health-supporting supplement.

Did I mention the healthy omega 3,6, and 9? How about its vitamins and other minerals?

What are Black Seed Oil Ingredients? 

This Week's "American Political Zone"

The American Political Zone - A Political Commentary on Current Events

One of the best political discussion programs you can find, our hosts possess a vast knowledge of current affairs and they share this with us in a lively and interesting fashion.  Featuring Daria Novak, 2nd District Congressional Candidate and President of the Institute for American Politics, and Frank Vernuccio, New York Analysis Policy and Government, The American Political Zone is now a regular feature in the Middletown Insider and South Central Bulldog.

Monday, June 4, 2018

The White House - 1600 Daily: Unemployment reaches lowest level in 18 years

Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks
Marine One | May 29, 2018

The Day Ahead

President Donald J. Trump will preside over the Change of Command Ceremony for the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Watch live at 11:00 a.m. ET.
 


Unemployment reaches lowest level in 18 years

The United States economy added 223,000 jobs in May, one of many recent indicators showing that President Trump's economic policies are paying dividends for American workers and businesses. Employment growth averaged 207,000 jobs per month in 2018- faster than the gains in both 2016 and 2017.

Job growth in goods-producing industries such as manufacturing, construction, and mining and logging have been especially robust. After averaging gains of 27,000 jobs per month during President Obama's second term, these industries have almost doubled the pace of hiring to 46,000 jobs per month since January 2017. 
President Trump is overseeing a renaissance in manufacturing 
 
More: See the headlines about the flourishing Trump Economy

Senator Portman - Rob’s Rundown: Week of May 7-11, 2018

This week, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation Senator Portman introduced with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) called the Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act. This bill will help behavioral health care providers – like psychologists and psychiatric hospitals – adopt electronic health records. In addition, Senator Portman delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of Gina Haspel to be the next CIA director as well as on the opioid epidemic and its impact on employers’ ability to find qualified workers.  Lastly, Senators Portman and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the Medicare Beneficiary Opioid Addiction Treatment Act (S. 2704). This legislation would break down existing barriers to treatment, by providing coverage for methadone under Medicare Part B and allowing seniors and people with disabilities to receive this important medication in their doctor’s office. 
For a more detailed look at Senator Portman’s week, please see the following:
Tuesday, May 8
Portman-Whitehouse Behavioral Health IT Bill Passes Senate
Portman and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) announced that the Senate has passed their bipartisan Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act to help behavioral health care providers – like psychologists and psychiatric hospitals – adopt electronic health records.  The bill, introduced by Portman and Whitehouse last August, is cosponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).  The legislation would authorize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide incentives to adopt electronic health technology to behavioral health care providers, improving the coordination and quality of care for Americans with mental health, addiction, and other behavioral health care needs.
“This common-sense bill would improve care for those receiving mental health and substance abuse treatment.  And it would help bring our behavioral health system in line with physician health care by enabling the same incentives for substance use and behavioral health providers that other medical professionals have received,” said Portman.
Wednesday, May 9
Portman Welcomes Release of Remaining U.S. Detainees in North Korea

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Senator Brown - Cracking Down on Fentanyl

Unfortunately, we know that illegal, deadly fentanyl is all too common in Ohio – our local law enforcement must deal with it on a nearly daily basis.

And because of the massive quantity of these drugs officers are seizing, state and local testing labs are facing big backlogs. Sometimes agencies have to wait months for results, which delays officers’ work to get these deadly drugs off Ohio streets.

That’s why I joined Senator Portman and a bipartisan group of our colleagues to introduce the POWER Act. Our legislation builds on my INTERDICT Act, which President Trump signed into law this year, by giving local and state law enforcement the same access to high-tech devices that Customs and Border Protection agents use to stop fentanyl at the border, so they can safely and effectively test dangerous drugs in their own towns.

WCH Committee Meetings - June 4th

The following committees will meet on June 4th, 2018 in the City Administration Bldg.,  Second Floor Conference Room at 105 N. Main St., Washington Court House, OH 43160.

Public Nuisance & Abatement Meeting 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 
Service, Safety & Recreation Meeting 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tree Committee Meeting 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

No other information was provided.