Our first speaker of the day, dr. Lauren thompson, who is the samuel heading damien and charles samuel, professor of Early American History at Mckendree University near saint louis. She also serves as the director of ethnic and gender studies as shes the author of a terrific book, which is what prompted me to invite her for this weekend for our theme the information war the book is called friendly enemies soldier throughout the american civil war. I wanted to make sure we had that experience of the everyday soldier the way they received and shared consume information during the war and dr. Thompson is the perfect person to that part of the story. With us. And her lecture title today is holding correspondence with and giving intelligence to the enemy. How soldiers chad information across the lines lets give her a warm welcome to the podium. Thank you. Good good morning. Im so excited to go first today so and it looks like rain is on the forecast for the day and what i cant think of a be
Annual civil weekend. Im really pleased to introduce our first speaker of the day, dr. Lauren thompson, who is the samuel heading damien and charles samuel, professor of Early American History at Mckendree University near saint louis. She also serves as the director of ethnic and gender studies as shes the author of a terrific book, which is what prompted me to invite her for this weekend for our theme the information war the book is called friendly enemies soldier throughout the american civil war. I wanted to make sure we had that experience of the everyday soldier the way they received and shared consume information during the war and dr. Thompson is the perfect person to that part of the story. With us. And her lecture title today is holding correspondence with and giving intelligence to the enemy. How soldiers chad information across the lines lets give her a warm welcome to the podium. Thank you. Good good morning. Im so excited to go first today so and it looks like rain is on t
And waiting for the volcano to blow more than fifty thousand people are living in limbo in bali agong has calmed down in recent days but is it safe to go back home. Im sorry and welcome to the show its good to have you with us. Investigators say the suspicious package found at a pharmacy in the german city of pasto on friday was not about terrorism but blackmail investigators say whoever sent this package was demanding money from d. H. L. A german delivery company. A hissing sound then nothing but it was a close call in potsdam on friday when employees at a pharmacy opened a package found in their store the device inside was much more dangerous than investigators originally thought. Parent lead the blackmailer or the blackmailers didnt mind risking injuries or even death of those who received the packages. The target the Delivery Firm d. H. L. Included in the package was a black mail letter imbedded as a q. R. Code. For. Whoever sent the package demanded a large sum of money if you did
And waiting for the volcano to blow more than fifty thousand people are living in limbo in bali agong has called dell in recent days but is it safe to go back home. Im sorry and welcome to the show its good to have you with us. Investigators say the suspicious package found at a pharmacy in the german city of pasta on friday was not about terrorism but blackmail investigators say whoever sent this package was demanding money from d. H. L. A german delivery company. A hissing sound then nothing but it was a close call in pots time on friday when employees at a pharmacy opened a package found in their store the device inside was much more dangerous than investigators originally thought. It apparently the blackmailer or the blackmailers didnt mind risking injuries or even death of those who received the packages. Didnt. The target the Delivery Firm d. H. L. Included in the package was a black mail letter imbedded as a q. R. Code. For whoever sent the package demanded a large sum of money
In global news, business, and sport. Are and you can be part of the conversation. Its that time of year when thoughts turn to love and romance, as people celebrate valentines day. Is it something you mark or do you think its over commercialised . Tell us what you think, just use bbcthebriefing. In her israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has confirmed that police are recommending that he be charged with corruption offences. They say theres evidence he gave bribes to get positive media coverage, and helped rich friends after receiving lavish gifts. In an address on israeli television, mr netanyahu said nothing would come of the cases against him, and that he will remain in office. Our correspondent James Reynolds reports from jerusalem. The Israeli Police recommend charges against the countrys Prime Minister in two separate cases. The first centres on gifts for favours and Police Believe that Benjamin Netanyahu gave special treatment to wealthy friends after receiving lavish pres