Mar 18, 2016

FBI Warns Of Car Hacking Risks: Increased Connectivity Leaves Vehicles Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Threats


FBI Warns Of Car Hacking Risks: Increased Connectivity Leaves Vehicles Vulnerable To Cybersecurity Threats


'...Some of the vehicle manipulations these researchers successfully performed remotely on a vehicle include shutting down the engine, disabling the brakes and even steering. That's on vehicles traveling between 5 and 10 mph. In vehicles traveling at any speed, the researchers could manipulate the door locks, turn signals, tachometer, radio and GPS...'


Reference: www.techtimes.com
Tags: Active Remote Automobile Hacking,

More Reading: FBI Public Service Announcement on Automobile Hacking Dangers


Mar 9, 2016

Sick Leave and Retirement Crediting


Sick Leave and Retirement Crediting


'...When you retire, unused sick leave will be converted into retirement months. If you retire under CSRS, each month’s worth of unused sick leave will increase your annuity by 1/6 of 1 percent (.1666 percent). If you have a full year it will be increased by 2 percent. If you are a FERS retiree...'


Reference: www.fedweek.com
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Bernie Beats the Serpent: America angry about politicians bought and paid for by corporations and the one-percenters


Sanders surprises Clinton


'...The 69-year-old New Yorker built his victories in Michigan, in the heart of the industrial Midwest, and Mississippi in the Deep South with broad appeal across many demographics. He won evangelical Christians, Republicans, independents, those who wanted an outsider and those who said they were angry about how the federal government is working, according to exit polls...'


Reference: www.reuters.com
Tags: 2016 Election Update

Mar 7, 2016

Benghazi (Clinton-gate): Do you trust Hillary or the protectors of our great nation


Benghazi committee receives new documents as more Clinton emails are released


'... polls show many voters do not trust Clinton and that they believe she did something wrong in her handling of the emails. Exit polls from the Democratic primaries held so far show that a vast majority of voters who were seeking a candidate who is honest and trustworthy supported Bernie Sanders...'


Reference: cbs6albany.com
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Mar 4, 2016

Postal Worker Attacked In Dorchester


Postal Worker Attacked In Dorchester


'...allegedly attacked a postal worker in Dorchester. The USPS Letter Carrier says he was delivering mail when he was attacked in the area of ...'


Reference: boston.cbslocal.com
Tags: Federal crime, Attack on Postal Worker, USPS,