Dave J. (Scoop0901)'s Page

While searching and researching for information about a topic on privacy, I stumbled across a page on the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) site. It's solid on preventing identity theft and privacy for military families. The first file on the page offers tips for military personnel and their families on how to deter, detect, and defend against identity theft. The second deals with {censored} jerks pretending they have ties to the American Red Cross when they call people. There are other links a… Continue

Well, despite some rumors to the contrary, word of my demise is premature. Again. Back in mid-June, twice actually, I had health run-ins that landed me in the hospital both times. The second run-in actually got me an ambulance ride, complete with fire department and police escort, with police cars blocking off several very busy intersections and US Rt. 1 (Roosevelt Boulevard) in Northeast Philadelphia, during the transport. Sometimes it helps knowing a few folks who are firefighters and cops.… Continue

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It seems network television executives have lost some of their collective network brain power and viewer understanding during the writer's strike last Fall, which lasted into almost early Spring.

I watch very little television, especially network television. When I do watch TV, it's often to get the headlines from CNN at the top or bottom of the hour, or the local headlines and weather from Phila…

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Just in case some of you may not have heard, a soldier from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in Afghanistan back in 2006. Here's a little bit of the annoucement, which was published on my blog. _______________________________ FT. BRAGG, NC (7th Special Forces Group Public Affairs Office) — A 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) soldier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross during a valorous award presentation ceremon… Continue