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First it was bird flu, now they're going to steal our fucking money. Is there anything birds won't do to aid their rise to world domination?
As the annual Conservative Party Conference comes to a close, Greater Manchester Police would like to thank attendees, the people of Greater Manchester, and visitors, for another successful and peaceful policing operation.
This multi-agency security operation, codenamed Operation Protector, has been months in the planning and saw thousands of extra people enter the city to attend the event, all of which passed without incident.
Sunday 1 October was the main day for protests, with thousands of protestors marching through the city, and attending a rally. Despite the typical Mancunian weather, spirits were high, and the events went ahead without incident, coming to a peaceful conclusion.
Whilst unrelated to the event, a number of proactive arrests were made in the city centre for a range of offences including driving whilst under the influence of drugs, shop lifting, and a man who was wanted for assault, demonstrating it was business as usual for many officers on the ground.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes, Gold Commander for the event, said: “Over the past four days, we’ve seen more than ten thousand delegates and visitors come to our city, supporting local businesses and the local economy; it is testament to Manchester being an iconic city for major events.
“As expected, and as in previous years, there were a number of protests throughout the period – notably on Sunday 1 October, which saw around 3,000 people march through the city.
“Security operations of this scale are always complex and require a high degree of multiagency work. With our partners, we have worked tirelessly to protect delegates, enable protests, and keep our city safe, and I am proud to hear such positive feedback about our staff who have performed their duties to the highest of standards.
“And finally, I would like to thank those who live, work or were visiting Manchester during this busy period for their patience whilst our operation was in place.”
Robert Ewing speaks to the crowd pon stage at Operation Bootstrap 2015 on Daytona Beach Campus, in Daytona Beach, October 9, 2015.
Alumni Service Award
Robert Ewing (’94, DB)
Ewing is the Aviation Academy Director at Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Fla., and a certified flight instructor. He led the establishment of the Aviation Academy at Admiral Farragut in 2008, developing the curriculum for grades 8-12 and recently partnering with Embry-Riddle’s dual enrollment program. He holds a B.S. in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle and is currently enrolled in the Master of Aeronautical Science program at Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide Campus.
Today I decided to get educated. For about two to three months, in Lincoln Park in Portland, Maine, there has been a rag tag group of people living in tents. They are a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Actually I think they are more apart from the movement.
I saw a self confessed Hippy child born a to hippy mother, I saw a couple of artist who were not residents but only there to lend support.
I will be posting to my blog www.appleledgephotography.com tomorrow with more details.
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Master Sailor Alexandra Schumacher and Petty Officer 1st Class Vanessa Parsons of Naval Replenishment Unit ASTERIX during preparations for a Replenishment at Sea with Spanish Frigate Reina Sofía onboard Motor Vessel ASTERIX during Operation SAVANNE on 30 April 2023.
Photo: S1 Taylor Congdon, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
In the early hours of the morning (Tuesday 5 December), Operation Vulcan executed a warrant as part of their ongoing commitment to tackle the prescription drug trade in Cheetham Hill.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of importing class C drugs, conspiracy to supply class C drugs and knowingly evading prohibition of importing a controlled drug.
Over the last few months, partners at Border Force have intercepted several packages destined for addresses in Greater Manchester, consisting of tens of thousands of illicit tablets.
A meticulous investigation by detectives in Operation Vulcan has resulted in this morning’s raids.
Detective Sergeant Matt Donnelly, one of Operation Vulcan’s specialist officers said: “A lot of work with partners continues to go on behind the scenes, and collaboration with Border Force has been vital to the success of Operation Vulcan. They have played a key role in identifying illegal packages coming into the UK destined for Cheetham Hill, whether that’s counterfeit clothes or illicit prescription medication, and officers from our team have worked tirelessly to trace these items, resulting in several arrests and charges.
“Today’s operation is a really positive step forward to not only take action against those responsible for these crimes, but to also help get control of an illegal drug market that has such a negative impact on our communities.
“The illegal supply of any drug carries so much danger for those purchasing and using them as there is no way of knowing where it has come from or how it’s been produced. Operation Vulcan and partners will continue to gather intelligence and crackdown on markets like this which inevitably lead to the deterioration of neighbourhoods and increased anti-social behaviour and exploitation.”
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U.S. Coast Guard recruits get a break from basic training to spend Christmas with host families in Cape May County during Operation Fireside, a program coordinated by the American Red Cross together with the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center.
Photo taken on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Cape May, New Jersey
Julie Daigle/American Red Cross
Operation Shocktober on October 18th 2008 was the ninth straight month of peaceful global protests against the scientology cult. The theme was zombies, to coincide with Halloween and highlight the many mysterious deaths and suicides of cult members.
All faces of those unmasked are blurred to protect them from the cult's "Fair Game" policy of harassing it's critics. These are brave people of all ages and walks of life, standing shoulder to shoulder with ex-Scientologists to bring the truth TO YOU.
Educate yourself about what TIME Magazine called "The Cult of Greed and Power":
Heute durfte ich quasi als Geschenk Mediziner sein und meine sterile Kamera nutzen - leider weiss ich nicht mehr, was es ist, was ich da fotografiert habe.
Texas National Guardsmen maneuver through an Urban Operations training course at Camp Swift. This is where Soldiers learn to move tactfully through a built up environment also called "knock and talk" or "breach and teach". Photo by SSG Malcolm McClendon
[l-r]: Pastor Armstrong, Melton son#1, Carol Melton, Joseph, Karen Whala, Stovall Son#1, and Jonathan.
These blown blocks are landing craft. These blue blocks are the company of soldiers. And white blocks are the cabalrys. Can you imagine them?
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal holds press conference on Operation Helping Hand with Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III, New Bridge Medical Center CEO Deborah Visconi, former New Bridge Recovery Client Matt Albanese, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Union County Assistant Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo, Recovery Specialist Constance Rizzo and Union County Prosecutor’s Office Sgt. Gary Webb at New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ on Wednesday, June27, 2018. (Office of the Attorney General / Tim Larsen)
Took apart my hosed PowerBook to try and liberate my harddrive. Operation PowerBook was successful. I was able to get my data back. The computer? Well, that's another story.
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Toronto Naval Boarding Party members undergo training using live-fire simulated ammunition during Operation REASSURANCE on 23 September 2020.
Photo Credit: Cpl White-Finkle, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
A Canadian Armed Forces CF-18 Fighter jet taxis to the runway in Kuwait before commencing the first combat mission over Iraq in support of Operation IMPACT on October 30, 2014.
Formé en février 2005, Operation Blockhead est un groupe de Hard-Rock de la région de Châtel-St-Denis (FR).
Alors qu'ils ont tous entre 14 et 17 ans, 4 adolescents rebelles décident de former un groupe de rock du nom de Operation Blockhead, en février 2005.
A la base, la formation ne devait durer que 2 concerts privés, mais vu qu'ils décrochèrent un concert public, alors qu'ils répétaient a l'extérieur, le groupe décida de continuer sur cette lancée en se produisant avec des reprises dans différents bars et festivals de la région.
Laissant de coté les reprises pour les compositions, le groupe sort son premier CD/Demo (5 titres) en septembre 2008.
Le 14 janvier 2009, Operation Blockhead fait apparition sur la Radio Kaiseregg (www.kaiseregg.ch) avec un interview et la présentation des 5 titres du CD/Demo.
En février 2010 sort le premier album du groupe, nommé "Wanted" (13 titres). Le groupe continue à se produire sur diverses scènes, et a même l'opportunité d'ouvrir pour CS/SC, groupe actuel de Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC).
En décembre 2010, Mr. Muzzy quitte le groupe pour se consacrer à son avenir professionnel, et joue ainsi son dernier concert avec Operation Blockhead le 11 décembre 2010. Les 3 autres membres décident de continuer l'aventure ainsi, sans nouveau guitariste, et d'ainsi prendre une nouvelle tournure musicale pour le prochain album, sur lequel il se mettent à travailler dès janvier 2011.
Début 2012, le groupe entre en studio pour enregistrer son deuxième album, "The Failed Race for Success", qui paraîtra le 13 octobre 2012.
Military children participate in the Nebraska National Guard Child and Youth Program's Operation: Hidden Egg, March 24, 2018, at the Joint Force Headquarters atrium and lawn in Lincoln, Nebraska. This annual Easter egg hunt event invites military families to come out for crafts and games, and is held in both Lincoln and Grand Island, Nebraska. (Nebraska National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Kevin Hynes)
In autumn 2022, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) launched Operation Vulcan to clear the areas of Cheetham Hill and Strangeways of the counterfeit goods trade and associated organised crime.
Eleven months on and the area today paints a very different picture, with over 200 counterfeit shops shut down, over 1000 tonnes of counterfeit items repurposed and recycled, £520,000 cash seized, and violent crime and public order offences reduced by 50%.
Following this success, Greater Manchester Police and partners vow to bring the same dynamic change, vigour and enthusiasm to Piccadilly Gardens.
Using the same specialist taskforce, alongside local neighbourhood officers and PCSO’s, dedicated resources will be embedded into Piccadilly Gardens to identify the root causes of the existing problems and work closely with local residents and partners to eliminate the criminality in all its forms, helping to create a safer community and supporting businesses to thrive and grow.
Policing alone will not solve these problems, and that is why the multi-agency approach is so key to tackle the issues in Piccadilly Gardens. Working with Manchester City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and local businesses and charities, this is our commitment to tackling and creating sustainable resolutions to issues such as anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, exploitation, theft from person, and violent crime which have, for too long, impacted the lives and livelihoods of those in and around Piccadilly Gardens.
Detective Superintendent Neil Blackwood, who will be leading the specialist team of officers in Piccadilly Gardens, said: “Building on the success of the existing partnerships we have, strengthening the multi-agency approach to key issues that are impacting the lives of the local community and visitors, police and partners will use every power and policy available to revitalise the area.
“Operation Vulcan Piccadilly is the product of hours of interactions with locals, residents, and partners from across Manchester, and represents what they want from their police force. We will work with the public to fight crime and anti-social behaviour, utilising all of the specialist resources within GMP to make a real difference in the area.
“We want Piccadilly Gardens to feel safer and become a more welcoming place for people to live, work, and socialise, but make no mistake, we will be adopting a zero-tolerance approach to any criminality, and we will be relentless in our pursuit to make this a hostile environment for criminals."
Councillor Luthfur Rahman, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “We welcome this operation, with the police focusing resources on Piccadilly Gardens and acting on concerns raised by the community, the Council and others.
“The Council will support the operation whether through services to improve the appearance of the area as anti-social behaviour is reduced, or by aiding vulnerable people who need support – for example drug and alcohol treatment or safeguarding.
“Piccadilly Gardens is a public space with huge potential and we’ve seen it successfully host events such as the Christmas Markets and more recently screenings of Lionesses matches. It’s a much-used space, with 150,000 people a day passing through it, but we recognise that it has issues with crime and anti-social behaviour and that negative perceptions surround it.
“This commitment from the police will help make it an area which is welcoming to everyone except those with criminal or anti-social intent. Building on this foundation, the Council has appointed designers to come up with a plan to transform the area, creating a welcoming, flexible and family-friendly space. Together we can deliver real improvements.”