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Syria Tells Troops to Be Ready for Battle
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has placed his military on full alert, citing "regional challenges", and vowed to continue supporting the "Palestinian and Lebanese resistance more than ever".

In a speech to mark the Syrian Army national day, Mr Assad said the volatile situation across the Middle East required "vigilance, preparation and readiness" and ordered all units of the armed forces to be on alert.

The comments were interpreted by Israel as a morale booster to the Syrian armed forces and not a call to battle. Israeli intelligence chiefs have assessed that Syria is not in the mood for an open war and is instead content to resupply Hezbollah guerillas in Lebanon.

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up to 20 planes were to be blown

621 posted on 08/09/2006 11:03:48 PM PDT by Velveeta

I've got to head up to sleep.
Please keep me pinged on any new info.
Goodnight.

622 posted on 08/09/2006 11:06:12 PM PDT by Velveeta

Pakistani, possibly British Born.

623 posted on 08/09/2006 11:13:56 PM PDT by Cindy

Possibly chemical explosives was the type possibly was going to be used.
No url for that yet -- heard only.

624 posted on 08/09/2006 11:14:51 PM PDT by Cindy

NOTE: The following text is a quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
This information is current as of today, Wed Aug 09 2006 23:15:58 GMT-0700.

Worldwide Caution

June 06, 2006

This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated December 12, 2005 and expires on December 6, 2006.

The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning. The publication in the international press of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed, for example, led to widespread demonstrations and riots in several countries.

The March 2006 bombing near the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, illustrates the continuing desire of al-Qa’ida to strike official American targets. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.

Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target private interests or “soft targets” with a reduced security posture. Examples of such targets include high-profile sporting events, residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, hotels, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays. Financial or economic targets of value may also be considered as possible venues; the failed attack on the Abqaiq oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia in late February 2006 is one such example.

In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.

U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

625 posted on 08/09/2006 11:16:17 PM PDT by Cindy

Still here. Don't know how I'm gonna sleep, but I have to work tomorrow.

Related?

Militant group founder under house arrest in Pakistan
10 Aug 2006 05:49:43 GMT

By Kamran Haider

ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Pakistani authorities have put the founder and former head of the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group under house arrest in the eastern city of Lahore, a spokesman for the Islamic charity he now runs said on Thursday.

Hafiz Mohammad Saeed resigned almost five years ago from Lashkar-e-Taiba, the group suspected of involvement in the Indian rail blasts of July 11 that killed over 180 people, to become head of a charity called Jamaat-ud-Dawa, regarded as its sister organisation.

The United States has designated both as terrorist organisations.

"They informed us last night that Hafiz could not leave his residence and this restriction is for one month," Yahya Mujahid, Jamaat-ud-Dawa's spokesman told Reuters.

He said the charity had been banned from all public activities.

After joining a U.S.-led global war on terrorism following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, Pakistan put the leaders of several militant organisations under house arrest. Saeed has been put under house arrest several times before, but he has been operating freely for the past few years.

Pakistan's reluctance to act more strongly against these groups probably stems from the military Inter-Services Intelligence agency's history of support for their activities, according to analysts.

Mujahid said police had been stationed at Saeed's residence and police had also cancelled permission for Jamaat-ud-Dawa to hold a rally in Lahore on August 12......
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/SP248010.htm

Perhaps 8/11 WAS the date.

626 posted on 08/09/2006 11:19:56 PM PDT by Velveeta

To: WestCoastGal

What the heck is WRONG with our government. I can't believe it!!!

Believe it. These incidents reinforce anti-Bush forces and someone with the power to protect our border patrol needs to step in here and inject a good dose of respect for those who are protecting our country. Failure to do so fuels the incoming illegals and sends a "welcome to America" message to drug dealers and smugglers IMHO.

627 posted on 08/09/2006 11:34:56 PM PDT by MamaDearest

Thanks Velveeta.
I don't know if it is related.
Maybe his "charitable" activities
have been strictly curtailed.

628 posted on 08/09/2006 11:37:20 PM PDT by Cindy

629 posted on 08/09/2006 11:37:41 PM PDT by Cindy

To: Smartass; Jill St Claire

Courtesy Jill St. Claire - the genius of Al Qaeda

Snip: Excerpt:

"...The second element the surprise¡

The behavior coming from Al-Qaeda is exceeding about the level of America thinking¡

America did not imagine at all that it gives its ships of the sea for example !

I try the recall of a historic accident that resembles hitting the USS Cole then do not remember and who have previous examples then to it helps us by it ..

Then 11 September she was the events summit that was not assimilating how it can succeed and despite that it succeeded thank God ..

And the next behaviors became outside the level of America thinking .

And in front of this problem Dick Cheney and Bush found only warning of a dangerous operation coming to the base .. But they not could at all that they imagine the essence and no the form of the coming operation ..

630 posted on 08/09/2006 11:38:42 PM PDT by MamaDearest

To: All; Velveeta; all4one; MamaDearest; Oorang; penguino; backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; nwctwx

631 posted on 08/09/2006 11:41:25 PM PDT by Cindy

To: Velveeta; Jill St Claire

You ladies rest well.

I'll look around.

632 posted on 08/09/2006 11:42:57 PM PDT by Cindy

To: MamaDearest; Jill St Claire

633 posted on 08/09/2006 11:43:56 PM PDT by Cindy

To: Cindy; Jill St Claire

You're welcome Cindy! My thanks to Jill St. Claire - who maintains an awesome website!

634 posted on 08/09/2006 11:46:03 PM PDT by MamaDearest

635 posted on 08/09/2006 11:56:59 PM PDT by Cindy

Off-Topic:

http://www.airportbusiness.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=5&id=7505

Updated: August 9th, 2006 11:39 AM PDT
Home > Airline and Airport Security News
"Muslims Accuse Homeland Security of Discrimination"

Richard Vara
The Houston Chronicle

636 posted on 08/10/2006 12:07:46 AM PDT by Cindy

To: Velveeta; All

Note: Click the graphic.

637 posted on 08/10/2006 12:10:12 AM PDT by Cindy

Big rigs carrying medicine stolen
Two tractor-trailers and $22 million in drugs taken near

NORTH CAROLINA

RALEIGH - Two tractor-trailers laden with $22 million worth of prescription and over-the-counter drugs were stolen from a trucking company near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
No arrests were made as of late Wednesday night, and police had not located the loot from the weekend theft.

Raleigh police, who are working with the FBI and other state and federal agencies, released few details on the heist.

"Investigators are looking at everything," said Jim Sughrue, spokesman for the Raleigh Police Department. Police think at least three people were involved, but no descriptions were released.
(snip)
http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/469423.html

638 posted on 08/10/2006 12:26:04 AM PDT by Velveeta

To: backhoe; JohnathanRGalt; LayoutGuru2

639 posted on 08/10/2006 12:32:50 AM PDT by Cindy

Well now, you aren't going to bed.
Neither am I.

Isn't this interesting?

Hmmm...What was I looking at in NC today?

640 posted on 08/10/2006 12:35:13 AM PDT by Cindy

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