A top secret document is any information that must be kept private in the interests of national security. In the United States, all official documents classified in one form or another are included.
According to court documents that were unsealed Friday, the FBI confiscated a number classified documents during a recent search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago in Florida. The documents are classified "top secret" - the highest classification - and "TS/SCI".
Mark Zaid is an attorney who specializes in national security matters. He told NPR, "Classification levels vary depending on the damage a disclosure could cause." The designations often include code words which are only visible to those who have received clearance for the code word.
These codes can also be used to designate certain portions of a file as unclassified so that they can be easily identified and shared.
The highest classification for top secret documents is "top secret," however, the document may also be classified using a "codeword" such as "SECRET" (CODE WORD). Zaid explained that the only person who can access this information is someone who has received clearance for that codeword.
These classification levels are meant to protect the nation's most important secrets, and those that if revealed publicly would harm U.S. interests, officials say.
When top secret information is accessed, it must be done with a special clearance that requires the person to have a background check and pass a criminal investigation. These clearances can only be obtained from the FBI or Secret Service.
The agency that issued this clearance may renew it. The agency is also required to keep track of who has accessed the document and how long.
A top secret report is not normally published, even if it's in an official capacity. It could cause "exceptionally grave damage". It is usually only published in the most prestigious magazines and can take several months before it is released.
Top secret is not a term that is exclusive to the United States. It is used as a term for all classifications. For example, in England and Wales, top secret information is also known as 'Top Secret Identified.'
Other classification systems are in use in other countries. However, US government documents and products generally follow the CIA system. Each document is assigned a specific classification.
According to US law enforcement officials, a high-level document can be classified as top secret if the agency who created it gives it that classification.
Zaid says that if you access a top secret file, the document has to be kept secret for as long as it takes. This means a top-secret document cannot be given to a third party for any reason.
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How does the brain control the functions in your body?
The brain relays messages to other parts of the body to ensure their functionality. Everything in your body is controlled and managed by your brain. It tells you your stomach to digest food; your lungs to inhale air; and it tells you your arms and legs how to move.
Your brain is made of billions, or neurons, of nerve cells. Neurons communicate with each other by sending electrical signals called action potentials on axons. Every neuron has an outer cell membrane that surrounds its nucleus. The membrane contains channels that allow ions like sodium and potassium to enter the cell and leave it. The neuron fires when there is ion movement.
When a neuron fires, chemicals called neurotransmitters are released into the space between the neuron and the next neuron. Neurotransmitters attach to the receptors of the second neuron and open ions channels for ions to pass in and out. This causes the second neuron to fire too.
Neurotransmitter production occurs when a neuron in the presynaptic receives an impulsive signal from another. An impulse travels along a synaptic link between the two neuron. The transmitter binds to receptors on the postsynaptic neuron, triggering the firing of the postsynaptic neuron.
For communication within the nervous systems, neurotransmitters are essential. They coordinate activity between the different parts of your brain.
Why do actors get blacklisted in the first place?
When you're an actor, there's more rejection than when you're a writer. As an actor, it's likely that you will be rejected a lot. But it doesn't matter because eventually, you'll find someone who loves you.
Actors are typically very talented and can earn a living virtually anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors love acting, and love telling stories. If you are an actor, you will most likely put yourself out there.
Even worse, you might be told you are too young or too old to play the part. Or you might audition for a movie and lose out to another person. It happens all the times.
After you've been cast, there may be criticism. People will tell you that you look terrible or shouldn't be wearing makeup. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. You could also play a woman with a tendency to cry a lot, even though she's supposed to be tough.
Or maybe you're asked to change your voice. Sometimes, they want you to sound more like a man or a woman. Most of the time, however, they want to hear better.
It is best to ignore these criticisms. Actors often feel like they've failed if they're told they did something wrong. But they're not guilty of anything.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. Sometimes they don't fit that bill no matter how hard or if they try.
An actor can be blacklisted for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Others believe actors cheat.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are plenty of roles out there, and you'll find them.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
Which is the most secretive city in the world?
The answer to that question may shock you. It may even make it uncomfortable, as it challenges our perceptions of reality and our lives. But there is a reason why this place exists. And it is not what you would expect.
It was also called the City of God in ancient Greek. According to the Bible, it was called the City of Destruction.
It is called Kashi (Kashmir in India). It's known in Russia as Novgorod.
It's called The Town That Has Disappeared here in America.
One small community in western New York State with 1,200 residents vanished without a trace. No bodies, cars, houses, nothing was left behind except a road sign pointing to its former location.
This little town disappeared, leaving no clues about where it went or when. Some say it was swallowed up by the Earth. Others claim a meteorite strike destroyed it. Still, others say aliens took it away.
The residents of this once prosperous community believe that whatever happened, their town is not gone forever. They had just moved to another town.
You can even track the disappearance of Zugspitz on a dedicated website.
You might be wondering where this town went. It's in Switzerland.
Zugspitze lies on the border between Austria and Germany. Just beyond the summit of the mountain is a huge lake called Lake Zugspitze.
It has always fascinated me that so many towns have disappeared, yet some still remain. Why do some disappear while others survive? I decided that I would investigate.
I was interested in learning more about these mysterious towns that are disappearing. What is the secret to a town's disappearance? How can one place vanish from existence?
There are several theories behind the disappearing of towns. One theory states that a town vanishes when all its buildings are destroyed. Another theory is that the town moves to another place. A third theory states that the town didn't exist at all.
No matter what theories you may have, there is no doubt that many towns across the globe were swallowed by the ground. This video examines both the history and current status.
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
Two eyes, two ears, 2 nostrils, 4 limbs, 1 nose, 1 penis and one mouth are all there. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. The heart.
The heart is a pump which circulates blood throughout the body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent of an adult drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee each day.
The heart pumps blood 24 hours a days, 365 days per year. While sleeping, your heart beats close to 100 times per minute.
The color of someone's skin can tell if they are healthy or not. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These small vessels carry blood away from the large blood vessels in the skin back to the heart. If blood flow is blocked, skin can turn blue or purple.
Red blood cells are missing in people with sickle-cell disease. Their blood becomes very sticky and hardened, leading to serious illness.
If you cut yourself, a bandage is applied to stop the bleeding. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. Doctors insert a needle into the injured area through the skin. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
Doctors can also insert catheters into the artery close to the area where the bloodclot has formed. This keeps the patient alive until the clot breaks up naturally.
Statistics
- "It is estimated that 75% of people have at least mild gum disease, with the most common symptoms being bleeding when brushing, bad breath, and dark and swollen gums," Dr. Ron Baise, a London-based dentist, tells Romper. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- Your mouth makes a lot of saliva every day It might seem like way too much, but your salivary glands typically produce anywhere from 0.5 and 1.5 liters a day, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Medicine and Life. (romper.com)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
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What is the scariest movie?
Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers.
Some people love horror films. Others enjoy sci-fi flicks. Some people prefer comedies.
No matter your tastes, everyone has seen some truly terrifying movies.
These are ten top-rated scary movies from the past, such as "Halloween" or "Paranormal Activity".
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"Cabin fever" - "Cabin fever" is one of the most terrifying zombie movies ever made. This movie depicts a virus which causes people to become zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", a story about a group of teenage ghost-possessed teenagers, is based on the true story Jack the Ripper.
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"Pulse", a thriller, tells the story about a man held captive in his apartment by a violent crime spree. Only the items in his home can help him fight off his attackers.
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"The Descent," a horror movie that was made from found footage, follows a group who venture underground in search of adventure. They soon find out that things are not going as planned.
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"Get Out" - Jordan Peele is known for making one of the most frightening horror films ever made in 2017. "Get Out" tells the story of a young photographer from Africa who visits his white girlfriend's family during the holidays. He discovers dark secrets when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity", (2007). "Paranormal Activity", one of the very first found-footage movies. The movie featured a new take on ghost stories starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition" is a Japanese word that means to present yourself before an audience, and be judged. Kiyoko is high school student and waits to learn if she will become a popstar.
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James Wan's "Saw Series" - After many years of low-budget horror films, he grew tired of trying to shock the public. So he decided to take a break and try something different when he created Jigsaw.
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"Tales From the Crypt" - With each passing year, "Tales From the Crypt" becomes more and more horrifying. Hollywood has made many sequels that feature the crypt keeper terrorizing different cities across the US over the years.
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"Carrie" (1976) "Carrie” introduced viewers the power of telekinesis. Carrie White can just think about objects and move them.