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Friday, March 11, 2011

Black Swan Events: Earthquake/Tsunami In Japan, Uprisings In The Middle East

Filed under: Black Swan Events,Disaster Response,Hawaii,Japan,Libya,Saudi Arabia,Washington — Tags: black swan event, California, Canada, disaster, Disaster Response, Hawaii, Japan, Libya, oil, oil markets, Oregon, war, Washington — Matt @ 1:47 AM

This is tragic, and my heart goes out to all those impacted by these disasters. I was watching the tsunami in Japan on television and the footage was remarkable. The tsunami was a result of an earthquake and it has pummeled Japan. There is a tsunami warning for Hawaii, other Pacific islands, and the entire West Coast in the US. To follow this stuff, definitely track the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center and your local news to get updates.

A couple of things that come to mind on this. This event, along with what is going on in Libya and potentially in Saudi Arabia, are all combining to make a Blackswan Event. Events that were not predicted, and change the dynamic dramatically. What I mean by that, is that the shock waves from both disasters, could have drastic consequence. The price of oil will rise, and all the business and economies that depend upon the stability of Japan will be negatively impacted. If Hawaii and the West Coast of the US are hit, that could have consequence as well. I will further update this post as events unfold and we will see how it goes…. –Matt

Update: 03/12/2011- Now the latest deal is the Nuclear Facilities in Japan are in dire straights. If they melt down, the fallout is of concern. In the comments section, I have put up an article that discusses the fallout potential, and especially how it would impact North America via the Pacific Jet Stream.

Major Earthquake, Tsunami Hit Japan

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Major Earthquake, Tsunami Hit Japan

March 11, 2011

A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan’s northeastern coast, triggering a four meter tsunami that washed away cars along parts of the coastline.Video from national broadcaster NHK showed dozens of cars, large ferries and some buildings being swept out to sea in the port city of Kamaishi in the province of Iwate.The Japanese Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warming for the entire Pacific coast of Japan following the quake that struck about 125 kilometers off the eastern coast, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Residents in the coastal areas have been urged to immediately evacuate to higher ground.The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in the U.S. state of Hawaii said a tsunami warning was also in effect for Russia, Marcus Island and the Northern Marianas. It said a tsunami watch was issued for Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Hawaii.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Executive Protection: Protection Specialist Business Is Booming

Filed under: California,Executive Protection — Tags: bodyguard, California, Executive Protection, ITG, private security, protection specialist, security contracting — Matt @ 9:04 AM

‘The more uneasy the country is, the more work we tend to have,’ says an organizer of an industry event in San Diego this month.

There, I corrected the title for the author based on the last sentence of this article. lol If the guys don’t like being called ‘bodyguards’, then don’t call them bodyguards in your title. It would seem that would be the respectful thing to do.

Either way, the statistics in this article are what drew me in. “Growth averaged about 15% from 2001 to 2006 and slowed down to about 5% in the years after” is what jumped out at me. Very interesting, and I am sure the economy and events in Mexico also added to this ‘9/11 fueled’ growth.

As for the guard card and standards in California, that is great. I got a little taste of this stuff when I went through my ITG course in California. Which is another reason why any Californian readers out there should think seriously about going through a course like ITG, because they will certainly point you in the right direction. You might even get some gigs out of the deal. –Matt

Bodyguard business is booming

By Shan Li

December 18, 2010

When bodyguards around the nation flocked to San Diego recently, the talk was all about paparazzi, terrorists and the latest tech gizmos, with seminars like “Surviving the Kill Zone — Human Factors Are the Key.”Guards trained in martial arts showed the latest techniques for subduing nightclub troublemakers, joked about the challenges of guarding celebrities like Paris Hilton and compared notes on the latest technology borrowed from the military.The 29th annual Executive Protection Institute Conference this month came at a time when demand for bodyguards has soared in lockstep with increasing global unrest spurred by wars and economic turmoil and rising public curiosity about the private lives of celebrities.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Jobs: Executive Protection Officer 3, California

Filed under: California,Executive Protection,Jobs,Los Angeles — Tags: California, Close Protection, Executive Protection, Jobs, northrup grumman, private military company, security — Matt @ 2:03 AM

Pretty cool opportunity guys and gals. EP work with this company would probably be a good gig. I am not the POC or recruiter for this and follow the link below to apply. Good luck. –Matt

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Title: Executive Protection Officer 3

Category: SECURITY

Location: LOS ANGELES, CA / USA

Sector: CORPORATE

Posting ID: CO/116080

Description:Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Provides protective services for company executives, CEO, Chairman of the Board, members of the board of directors, and visiting dignitaries, such as CEO’s of other organizations, major customers, political leaders, and heads of state. Plans, coordinates and ensures personal protection throughout facilities, residence, airfields, off-site events, and ground and air transportation. Recommends procurement and installation of security equipment. Maintains personal profiles and conducts risk assessments of personnel covered by protection.When not committed to executive security duties, the position will conduct investigative activities pertaining to background investigations, physical and personal security assessments and providing security awareness training as may be required.

Basic Qualifications: BA Degreeor equivalent experience required. Graduate of a federal, state, local or private sector reputable Executive Protection Program. Previous Law Enforcement and/or investigative experience.Candidate should either posses a valid concealed weapons permit or be capable of obtaining one in many jurisdictions as possible. Valid driver’s license and passport require.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Security Clearance Required.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Jobs: Executive Protection Specialists, California And North Carolina

Filed under: California,Executive Protection,Jobs,North Carolina — Tags: Bank of America, California, Close Protection, Executive Protection, Jobs, North Carolina, union bank — Matt @ 1:31 PM

Here are a couple of opportunities available to guys living in these US states. I am not the POC or recruiter for these jobs, and please follow the links below in order to apply. By the way, there are two separate job posts below-one for Union Bank and the other for Bank of America. Good luck. –Matt

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Executive Protection Specialist-12189

At Union Bank, our people are our greatest asset. We are one of the largest banks in California with a longstanding reputation for professional training and career development. In addition to investing in our employees, Union Bank has established a generous community reinvestment program that works to uplift communities and watch them grow. We invest in a diverse workforce as our employees come from many different backgrounds, bringing with them different experiences and perspectives.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Bounties: $100,000 Reward To Locate Criminal(s) Who Stole Mojave Desert War Memorial

Filed under: Bounties,California — Tags: Bounties, California, memorial, mojave desert, reward, world war 1 — Matt @ 3:12 AM

I am not affiliated at all with Family Security Matters, but I am a veteran and stuff like this pisses me off. I am sure it pisses off the majority of the readership here at FJ, and I like putting this stuff out there with the chance that some of our ‘hunters’ who make it their business to find stuff and people, will try and find this memorial and the thugs who stole it. Good luck and happy hunting. –Matt

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$100,000 Reward to Locate Criminal(s) Who Stole Mojave Desert War Memorial

May 13, 2010

A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the individuals who seized the Mojave Desert War Memorial earlier this week.

The $100,000 is being offered by a donor to the group Family Security Matters (FamilySecurityMatters.org). The donor is an anonymous U.S. Military wounded veteran who was the recipient of the Silver Star Medal.

“Family Security Matters is honored, on behalf of an anonymous U.S. Military wounded veteran – a recipient of the Silver Star Medal – to announce this reward,” said Carol Taber, President of Family Security Matters. “We are confident that our donor’s generosity will help to bring the criminals to justice and that the message rings loud and clear: we will never allow such a vile crime that defiles the memory our nation’s war dead to stand. Not now, not ever.”

Earlier this week, the memorial was stolen from its longtime perch in California’s Mojave Desert. It was first erected 75 years ago as a memorial in honor of America’s World War I veterans and became known as a symbol to honor all veterans who have served their country. Less than two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court order, returning the case to the District Court, and thus enabling the symbol to stay on federal land for now.

Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., the national commander of the 2.1 million member Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) said: “We are extremely grateful for the $100,000 anonymous contribution to the Mojave Desert Veterans Memorial reward fund that Family Security Matters was able to arrange from a private donor.”

“We may never know the donor’s name, but the VFW wants to personally thank him or her for caring enough to get involved,” he said. “These thieves desecrated a national war memorial that was erected to honor America’s war dead. They must be caught, prosecuted and jailed in a federal prison, and we hope that will happen quickly now that the total reward money has been upped to $125,000.”

Family Security Matters has established a tip hotline and a private email address for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators of this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-528-4665 or to email at tips@familysecuritymatters.org. To contribute, click the Mojave Desert War Memorial Fund at this URL: https://www.familysecuritymatters.org/donate/donate.asp

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