The busiest joint Federal Interagency Communications Center (FICC) in the United States is located in San Bernardino California at the headquarters for the San Bernardino National Forest. The center serves federal fire and law enforcement agents who are in charge of 33,000,000 acres of federal land in Southern California. Dispatchers at the communications center serve the US Forest Service, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Talking About Trauma Part 1
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It’s a common thing among autism advocates to write about trauma, and ways
that we can be sensitive to those who are struggling to deal with the
aftermath ...
Closing this blog
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Unless I hear any objections from our followers, I will be deleting this
blog on 04/24 As posted previously, you can follow us on Facebook at:
https://www....
Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals
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"...I believe that grandparents (who often have the time and resources that
working parents may not have) serve an important role which extends far
outs...
Netflix New Releases for May 5th, 2015
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Here's the full list of new Netflix DVD releases this week (detailed list):
Selma, Against the Sun, Bad Asses on the Bayou, A Few Best Men, Love,
Rosie, Mu...
Looking Back: My First Radio Interview
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After looking (or listening) back on my first autism interview EVER, it’s
amazing to think just how much has changed. I can remember the excitement
of s...
Taco Bell Soft Taco with Doritos
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Since the new Taco Bell Doritos Locos taco came out, I have had it a few
times. But I am sure there are others like me who don't always like hard
shell ta...
Arizona Diamondbacks beat Angels, 3-2
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AT THE PLATE: Matt Joyce, who entered with a .181 average, reached on a
shift-beating single to the left side of the infield to lead off the fifth
inning, ...
Sticky fix: Docs use 'super glue' to mend brains
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[image: A 3-week-old girl was recovering Tuesday from life-saving brain
surgery after Kansas surgeons used a sterile surgical glue to seal the
infant's b...
'Apps act' would make privacy disclosure a must
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[image: With more than 1.5 million apps now available for Android phones
and Apple's iPhone, a congressman is proposing a law that would require
mobile a...
iParenting: How I keep my kids safe around tablets
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[image: The FTC reminded us Monday what many a parent knows all too well:
Not all kids' apps are safe, especially where privacy is concerned. So, as
a pa...
Back with Netflix
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I first joined Netflix in 2004, and stayed until 2015. I took a one-year
break, and just rejoined today, for the basic streaming plan, and started
over wi...
This Week In Techdirt History: December 15th – 21st
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Five Years Ago This week in 2019, the biggest copyright trolls were facing
some issues in court and trying new strategies, while the Sons of
Confederate Ve...
Why I Walk and How I Raise Money for Autism Speaks
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Written by Dagny Power, mom to Thomas and member of the “Libertyville
District 70” team My son Thomas is an amazing 11 year old kid who rocks on
his electr...
An invitation to #ComedyFest (BYOB)
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This week Twitter is turning into a comedy club, and you’ve got the best
seats in the house, all for the price of free. We’re not saying that
enjoying your...
5 Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism
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People on the autism spectrum usually have one or more sensory issues. Mine
happens to be a sensitivity to sounds, especially bass. Because of this
I’ve ...