Saturday, September 15, 2012

PRESS BRIEFING

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SECRETARY REMARKS

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09/15/2012 08:47 PM CDT

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ANDREWS DEPARTURE

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09/15/2012 04:52 PM CDT

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta boards an Air Force E4-B on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 15, 2012, to begin an eight-day trip to meet with defense counterparts in Japan, China and New Zealand.
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Friday, September 14, 2012

CEREMONIAL HONORS

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09/14/2012 10:29 PM CDT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, left, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, center, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, attend the dignified transfer ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service officer Sean Smith, and security officers Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 14, 2012. DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
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DIGNIFIED TRANSFER

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09/14/2012 10:16 PM CDT

U.S. Marines salute during the dignified transfer ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service officer Sean Smith, and security officers Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 14, 2012.
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OBAMA SPEAKS

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09/14/2012 10:12 PM CDT

President Barrack Obama speaks at the dignified transfer ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service officer Sean Smith, and security officers Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 14, 2012.
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SOLEMN MOMENT

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09/14/2012 10:19 PM CDT

rmy Chaplain Col. J. Wesley Smith delivers remarks at the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service officer Sean Smith, and security officers Tyrone S. Woods and Glen A. Doherty at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 14, 2012. The four men were killed during a Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
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CLINTON REMARKS

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09/14/2012 09:39 PM CDT

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivers remarks during a dignified transfer ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 14, 2012, for the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three fellow State Department employees killed in a Sept. 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consultate in Benghazi, Libya.
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SOLEMN APPROACH

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09/14/2012 09:26 PM CDT

President Barack Obama, followed by Army Chaplain Col. J. Wesley Smith and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, walks toward the podium during the transfer of remains ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 14, 2012, marking the return to the United States of the remains of the four Americans killed in Benghazi, Libya.
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OLYMPIC HONOR

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09/14/2012 07:01 PM CDT

President Barack Obama, second from left, is joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, far left, Paralympic swimmer Brad Snyder, center, Olympic fencer Mariel Zagunis, second from right, and Vice President Joe Biden during an event to honor members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams at the White House in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14, 2012.
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BOOK SIGNING

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09/14/2012 05:52 PM CDT

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta looks on as Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende signs the guest book at the Pentagon, Sept. 14, 2012.
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HUNGARIAN DEFENSE MINISTER

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09/14/2012 05:06 PM CDT

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta escorts Hungarian Defense Minister Csaba Hende through an honor cordon at the Pentagon Sept. 14, 2012.
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CARBINE CONCENTRATION

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09/14/2012 04:30 PM CDT

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FARAH FUN

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09/14/2012 04:37 PM CDT

A U.S. service member assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah shares a laugh with villagers while conducting interviews during a civil affairs mission in Dizak village in Afghanistan's Farah province, Sept. 12, 2012.
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Cut Fruit Express, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Recall of Fresh Cut Fruit Products Containing Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk

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09/14/2012 03:35 PM EDT

Cut Fruit Express, Inc. of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling, out of an abundance of caution, packaged fruit products containing cantaloupes, distributed through September 5th, 2012, with Use-by Dates as listed below, since they contain cantaloupe which have been recalled by supplier DFI Marketing Inc., due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

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RIVERINE RESCUE

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09/14/2012 04:03 PM CDT

Sailors coast into the shore to extract a squad of Marines as part of a training scenario during UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas 2012 on Camp Blanding, Fla., Sept. 8, 2012. The sailors are assigned to Riverine Squadron 3. UNITAS-Partnership of the Americas is a multi-national exercise that gives participating troops an opportunity to build partnerships while reinforcing essential tactics and techniques.
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PACIFIC SUNSET

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09/14/2012 04:14 PM CDT

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington sails through calm seas near Guam at sunset while under way in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 8, 2012. The George Washington is the centerpiece of Carrier Strike Group 5, the US Navy's only continuously forward deployed carrier strike group, based out of Yokosuka, Japan. Carrier Strike Group 5 is currently on a routine Western Pacific patrol.
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AERIEL REFUELING

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09/14/2012 04:09 PM CDT

An F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission over the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 10, 2012. The Strike Eagle is assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing and the Stratotanker is assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing.
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NIGHT LANDING

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09/14/2012 03:46 PM CDT

U.S. Navy aircraft land aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during nighttime flight operations while under way in the Arabian Sea, Sept. 8, 2012. The Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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DEFENSE LEADERS

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09/14/2012 03:22 PM CDT

Chairmen of defense observe the opening ceremony for the NATO conference in the main square of Sibiu, Romania, Sept. 14, 2012.
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ROMANIA ARRIVAL

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09/14/2012 02:56 PM CDT

Lt. Gen. Stefan Danila, chief of Romanian general staff, greets U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in Sibiu, Romania, Sept. 14, 2012.
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NATO VISIT

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09/14/2012 02:56 PM CDT

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with a NATO chairman of defense in Sibiu, Romania, Sept. 14, 2012.
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NATO VISIT

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09/14/2012 02:28 PM CDT

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with a NATO chairman of defense in Sibiu, Romania, Sept. 14, 2012.
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West Wing Week: 09/14/12 or "Eleven"

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Friday, September 14, 2012
 
West Wing Week: 09/14/12 or "Eleven"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President and his administration commemorated the 11th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and addressed the attack on the American embassy in Libya. We also took the "Rhodes Traveled" for a look back at the meaning of honoring 9/11. That's September 7th to September 13th or "Eleven."

Check out today's West Wing Week.



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President Obama and the First Lady honor the Olympic and Paralympic teams at the White House.

President Obama's Rosh Hashanah Greeting
The President extends his warmest wishes to all those celebrating the Jewish High Holidays.

Today's Schedule

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9:25 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily 

10:05 AM: The President and the First Lady welcome the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House WhiteHouse.gov/live

11:15 AM: Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WhiteHouse.gov/live

12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

1:25 PM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

2:15 PM: The President and Secretary Clinton will attend the Transfer of Remains Ceremony marking the return to the United States of the remains of the four Americans killed this week in Benghazi, Libya; the President and Secretary Clinton will deliver brief remarks

3:15 PM: The President arrives the White House

7:00 PM: The President attends a campaign event

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AWARD WINNER

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09/14/2012 10:19 AM CDT

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter joins Mr. Elliot Branch after presenting him with the Management Excellence Medal at the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2012.
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University Creamery Recalling Ice Cream

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09/14/2012 09:39 AM EDT

Erring on the side of caution and safety for the consuming public, the University Creamery at Penn State is voluntarily recalling all ice cream and frozen yogurt made between May 16, 2012 and August 11, 2012 because of isolated incidents involving reports of small plastic foreign objects in the product. The recalled ice cream was manufactured and sold from the Berkey Creamery on the University Park campus of Penn State and also was available for purchase on the internet from the Creamery’s web site.

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SERVICE AWARD

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09/14/2012 10:06 AM CDT

Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter presents the Management Excellence Medal to Mr. Elliot Branch at the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2012.
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Thursday, September 13, 2012

2012-09-14 04:51:48 (mb 6.3) KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA -3.3 100.6 (442af)

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6.3 mb - KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA

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Magnitude 6.3 mb
Date-Time
  • 14 Sep 2012 04:51:48 UTC
  • 14 Sep 2012 11:51:48 near epicenter
  • 13 Sep 2012 18:51:48 standard time in your timezone
Location 3.342S 100.605E
Depth 25 km
Distances
  • 190 km (118 miles) WNW (284 degrees) of Bengkulu, Sumatra, Indonesia
  • 267 km (166 miles) S (174 degrees) of Padang, Sumatra, Indonesia
  • 388 km (241 miles) WSW (239 degrees) of Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia
  • 628 km (390 miles) SW (215 degrees) of SINGAPORE
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 13.8 km; Vertical 4.2 km
Parameters Nph = 185; Dmin = 283.9 km; Rmss = 1.00 seconds; Gp = 39°
M-type = mb; Version = C
Event ID us c000cnlk

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EXERCISE AIM

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09/13/2012 07:09 PM CDT

A U.S. Air Force airman keeps an eye out for role players portraying enemy fighters after he and his team members participated in a mock ambush during a route-clearance mission for an exercise in Thetford, England, Sept. 4, 2012. The airman is assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron, based at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England.
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ATHLETE AUTOGRAPH

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09/13/2012 06:43 PM CDT

U.S. Paralympic Team members Brad Snyder and Cortney Jordan autograph the back of a gift presented to Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a visit by the athletes to the Pentagon, Sept. 13, 2012.
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ALL ABOARD

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09/13/2012 05:51 PM CDT

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TEAM GIFT

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09/13/2012 05:40 PM CDT

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta accepts a gift from U.S. Paralympic Team members Kari MIller, Jeremy Campbell, Brad Snyder and Cortney Jordan during a visit to the Pentagon, Sept. 13, 2012.
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News from CPSC - Recall

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 13, 2012
Release #12-276

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 379-9773
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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True Innovations Recalls Prestigio Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Office Depot

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Realspace Soho Prestigio High-Back Leather Chair

Units: About 8,400

Manufacturer: True Innovations LLC, of Hong Kong, China

Importer: Office Depot Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.

Hazard: The seat plate can break, posing fall and injury hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Office Depot has received 78 reports of incidents involving seat plates breaking, including one report of a fall injury.

Description: This recall involves Prestigio model leather office chairs. The high-back leather chairs were sold in black and have a five-leg metallic finish base with casters. The SKU number 181-265 and the words "Realspace Soho" and "Prestigio High-Back Chair Black Leather" are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat.

Sold exclusively at: Office Depot retail stores nationwide and online at OfficeDepot.com from October 2008 through February 2011 for about $250.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact True Innovations for a free seat repair kit including a replacement seat plate and an installation tool.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact True Innovations at (800) 379-9773 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.trueinnovations.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12276.html



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