 cold. The result as you can see is wonderful shortbread.
The first shortbread I made was plain vanilla, but the above is cherry and I will be trying other variations in the future. I took a piece, in a plastic pot, and carried to work and back for a couple of days and it stayed intact and so it was declared a complete success.
For the full recipe and instructions follow this link.A recent failed experiment with the Oakland Police Department is a prime example of what happens when politics, social justice warriors and civilians without any knowledge of law enforcement think they know more than the men and women behind the badge that have pledged to keep their communities safe.
It is a tired and ridiculous pattern that I chronicled throughout my book, “The Courageous Police Leader: A Survival Guide for Combating Cowards, Chaos and Lies” but sadly it is a phenomenon that will never go away until police leaders begin to lead with courage rather than manage the expectations of silly people with crazy biases against law enforcement.
The latest example of the clowns running the circus is in Oakland where just last year was named one of the most dangerous cities in America.
According to the Eastbay Times, two weeks ago the Oakland Police Department implemented a new policy for reporting use of force by officers.
The new policy, forced by the civilian police commission that has so much power, they recently fired the police chief for failing to show special favor to a board member, requires officers to review body camera footage and write a report for any use of force incident within the same shift that it occurred. That task, which required the documentation of every single time force was used, including touching a suspect that was passively resisting or even pulling a gun out of a holster, took officers off the street for over two hours.
What else would anyone expect with a civilian review board, which was implemented in 2016 after the city council took it to a vote of the people, and have no knowledge about law enforcement?
What it means is adding two hours to just about any arrest made. Combined with booking time and arrest reports, that essentially means one arrest would end the shift of any Oakland Police Officer.
Since February 15th, the backlog in 911 emergency calls for service have consistently been between 100 and 170 with response times increasing 150%, forcing City Administrator Sabrina Landreth to plea with the city council and civilian commission to reverse the policy.
I say appeal because make no mistake. Departments that rely on politicians and civilian oversight boards are not running their own department. If you don;t believe me, ask former Oakland Chief Anne Kirkpatrick who not only could not run her agency but was fired in trying to do so.
I’ve been saying it for years and this newest trend in law enforcement not only hurts good men and women trying to make their jobs safer but it creates higher danger for the citizens they are serving.
Those pending calls in Oakland included robberies, rapes, assaults, shootings and a wide variety of other violent crimes and that is in the wake of the city being named one of the most violent in the country.
Congratulations keyboard warriors….
You are doing your job and it is placing the lives of police officers and the public in grave danger.
So now, after a federal monitor weighed in (another civilian), the policy has been changed….only for lower use of force incidents.
Oakland Police Officers will still be reporting that force but they will now do it like any other sane agency would do it….in a supplemental report.
And before you so called social justice cowards get upset and you surely will because that is what you do….you spend every waking second looking for something or someone to hate, let me give you an example of your success.
Oakland resident Helena Wong told police commissioners on Thursday that she was concerned about the amount of paperwork preventing police from patrol duties.
“There are calls and calls and calls that are being lined up. I know of someone who was robbed, her boyfriend was trying to protect her,” Wong said, saying that the man had called police but they were unable to respond.
So there you have it. Law enforcement is the most professional, most educated and most trained it has ever been. Men and women go through extensive background checks, psychological testing and extensive training to protect their communities and at the end of the day, individuals that likely couldn’t come close to passing those rigorous standards are making the decisions and those decisions are making the job more dangerous and communities much more dangerous.
The plan is working and as I warned in my book. If we aren’t careful, our country will let the cowards and the liars create chaos and that chaos is currently residing in a city near you.
Little Rock Mayor Investigating Police Department, But Not The Chief?Pacers assign Ike Anigbogu to Mad Ants
The Pacers have assigned rookie center Ike Anigbogu to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G League.
Photo Courtesy Fort Wayne Mad Ants
The shuttle between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne keeps running for Pacers rookie center Ike Anigbogu.
Anigbogu, who was selected out of UCLA at pick No. 47 overall in last summer’s NBA Draft, was assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA G League by the Pacers on Saturday. He has played in just 10 games for the Pacers this season. He’s averaging 2.8 minutes, 1.3 points and 0.9 rebounds per game.
In multiple stints with the Mad Ants, the 19-year-old has played in 14 G League games, averaging 6.6 points and 6.5 rebounds over 23.3 minutes per contest.Yes. I wish I could have shrugged it off and forgiven my husband and just never mention it again but I just couldn't. The betrayal trauma over took me and completely destroyed my feelings for him. I know in years to come, after our divorce is final, and I'm ready to date again... it'll basically be completely impossible to find a man who doesn't watch porn, so I am coming to terms that I'll die single and alone. I just value myself too much to be willing to be in a relationship where the person wants my heart, body, and commitment but they cannot be loyal or fully monogamous with me. Porn is cheating. I wish I could be a lame pickme girl who doesn't care but I worked too hard to become a confident, strong woman. On the 24th of May 2018 the EAG reached two logistical milestones, when for the first time they used new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and successfully completed the second Force Integration Training (FIT) course for Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) personnel. These achievements build on the experience gained during the past year, during which the new SOPs and the training syllabus for FARP procedures were developed in conjunction with all of the EAG Nations. From 22nd to 24th May 2018, the SOPs and the FARP FIT syllabus were put into action during the latest Air-Centric Personnel Recovery Operatives’ Course (APROC) hosted by the Royal Netherlands Air Force at Gilze Rijen Air Base. A total of twenty-four personnel from France, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK benefited from the training.
Although all EAG Nations operate military helicopters, not all of them possess Forward Arming & Refueling Point capabilities. There is also a wide variety of helicopter types, refueling equipment and procedures used amongst the EAG nations, in addition to which some helicopter missions of extended duration require multiple additional fuel stops as part of the operation. Standardization and familiarization training in FARP procedures for both aircrew and ground personnel is therefore essential for ensuring that refueling can be carried out safely and speedily.
The SOPs provide a baseline structure for operations, while the FIT is intended to provide aircrew and ground support personnel with practical, multinational knowledge and a forum for sharing experiences. The knowledge gained can then be applied by personnel during multinational exercises or operations, in order to ensure that refuelling can take place in the most expeditious manner and under ‘Hot’ refuel conditions, with helicopter engines running and rotors turning.
Although the EAG Permanent Staff developed the FARP SOPs / FIT in conjunction with the EAG Nations and remains the custodian, the recent FIT was organised and delivered by the Netherlands, as the host Nation. Due to the variety of assets involved, the APROC was deliberately chosen as the initial test bed for the new EAG SOPs, which are based on NATO STANAGs and ATP-49, and the EAG FIT also proved to be an outstanding success. Safety is one of the key elements therefore all refuelling personnel took part in the training, in order to become familiar with the characteristics and requirements of the equipment and helicopter assets involved.
The SOPs and FIT will help to harmonise re-fuelling standards and C2 structures, develop new methods of teaching and bring into line training for the aircrew and FARP personnel involved. The next milestone will be to organize the EAG Fuel FARP Meeting, which is scheduled to take place in October 2018 at RAF High Wycombe in the UK. This forum aims to share information among FARP specialists and national subject matter experts throughout the EAG’s network, in order to identify and address the lessons identified and to consider opportunities for updating the EAG SOPs and FIT, so that these can be successfully used during future exercises and operations.
Nathan is a guy who needs to get around to writing an autobiographical blurb here.
It will probably feature information about the fact that he’s a programmer and some-time electrical engineer.