Threat Matrix: February 2007

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[Cindy]

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"At war against America"
vanity

Posted on 02/27/2007 11:04:32 PM PST by Jim Robinson

Rudy says the Bush Administration made a mistake by calling it

[Cindy]

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A few more details update:


http://newslocale.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=202

"Indo-Pak peace train hit by terror; 67 dead"
Tuesday, 27 February 2007

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Terror struck the Samjhauta Express early Monday morning when a bomb blast ripped apart the peace train causing the death of at least 67 people and injuring many others. The attack involved two crude bombs and occurred near the Indian city of Panipat."


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the culprits would be brought to book. The finger of suspicion is being pointed at Islamic terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, although no group has claimed responsibility.

Early findings indicate that the blasts were triggered by suitcase explosives, which were ignited bottles of paraffin to start a fire. Meanwhile the Press Trust of India reports that one suspect has already been detained. "On the basis of information given by eye-witnesses, one person who was present in one of the two coaches that caught fire has been detained," Indian Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav told reporters."

[Cindy]

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=54466


"Navy, Marine bases blocking WND site
Military launches investigation into ban on top independent online news source"
Posted: February 28, 2007
1:00 a.m. Eastern

By Bob Unruh
© 2007 WorldNetDaily.com



ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A Marine who contacted WND recently had reported watching the circumstances for some time before alerting the news site. And he suggested an unwelcome implication.

"[I] have observed a blatant censorship of the conservative right over government Internet," the Marine, who requested anonymity, said. "Initially, my tendency was to think that this was not really the case, but it has recently become clear that it is."

He said a wide range of other news sites were available, but not WND. "I … found this odd, since it is still possible, although illegal, to view pornography over the Internet. I know this to be the case, because there are Marines who occasionally are caught doing just that. All these things are fine, but not WorldNetDaily!"

Joseph Farah, founder of WND, said he doubted the block was the result of political activism, but one could never be sure until the investigation is complete.

"I don't want to make accusations or cast aspersions on anyone associated with the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marines, two great military institutions I revere," he said. "It's a very unfortunate situation. It has seriously hurt WND's ability to grow and compete. But as long as this situation is resolved quickly and doesn't occur again, I'm sure we at WND will simply be grateful the error was corrected. We are just looking forward to rebuilding our once substantial audience among sailors and Marines.""


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The Marine reported to WND that he also "found that teamtancredo.org, the website dedicated to [U.S. Rep. Tom] Tancredo's exploratory presidential bid, was in fact 'forbidden.'"

"This is extremely inconsistent, due to the fact that Hillary Clinton's site is not, nor is anyone else's who is running for president," he said.

Ovalle told WND that it's possible that it is nothing more than a technical problem, where there would be an issue of software compatability, but that wouldn't appear likely since Air Force and Army bases have access to WND's exclusive reports.

She did confirm that it is a Marine detachment at Quantico that tells the contractor actually running the Internet network across Navy and Marine bases which sites should be blocked.

But she said unplanned blocking can happen, even if a website is "good to go," because of "scanning software" that a vendor may have attached to the site."

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

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Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/blog_personal/en/732.htm

Ahmadinejad: Iran's Nuclear Train Has No Brakes or Reverse Gear

In a speech, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad clarified that despite half of the West, Iran would not back down from its nuclear program:

"...The issue of nuclear technology is not a dispute over knowledge or industry. It is a conflict between the world of arrogance [i.e. the West, headed by the U.S.] and the power of the [Islamic] revolution and its political leadership... Iran has the technology to produce a nuclear fuel cycle. Iran's nuclear train has no brakes or reverse gear, because in the past year we have discarded them... We are not retreating [in the face of pressure from the West]..."

Source: Fars, Iran, February 25, 2007
Posted at: 2007-02-26

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070227-112340-4811r.htm

"McConnell fears Iran nukes by 2015"
By Bill Gertz
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
February 28, 2007

[Cindy]

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"U.S. Intelligence Chief Says Russia Backsliding"

Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty ^ | Wednesday, February 28th, 2007 | Reuters

Posted on 02/28/2007 2:10:31 AM PST by M. Espinola

[Cindy]

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=27116

"The Return of the Red Army Faction"
By Jacob Laksin
FrontPageMagazine.com | February 28, 2007

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=64131

you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Saudi Attack Kills French Nationals
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Saudi Arabia
27 Feb 2007

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11 Oct 2006
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
U.S. Embassy Riyadh issued the following Warden Message on February 27, 2007:

On February 26, three French nationals were killed and a fourth seriously wounded following a shooting incident near Madain Saleh in northwestern Saudi Arabia as they rested next to a highway about 17 kilometers north of Medina. The fourth wounded French national, a 15 year old child, died on February 27. Reports indicate that there were nine people traveling in their party. No further information concerning the perpetrators of this incident or the motivation for the attack is available at this time.

This incident underlines the need to follow good security practices and remain alert to your surroundings at all times. The Embassy urges all American citizens in Saudi Arabia to review the links below to the Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia, the Worldwide Caution, and the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement.

We will keep Americans advised of any further information that becomes available regarding this incident.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. Holidays).

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=64132

you are here: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Amman Personal Security Reminder
Consular Affairs Bulletins
Middle East / N. Africa - Jordan
27 Feb 2007

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20 Nov 2006
Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement
5 Nov 2006
Warden Message: Hussein Verdict Demonstrations
11 Oct 2006
Worldwide Caution Public Announcement
6 Sep 2006
Warden Message: Amman Security Awareness
4 Sep 2006
Warden Message: Avoid Downtown Amman
U.S. Embassy Amman issued the following Warden Message on February 27, 2007:

From time to time the U.S. Embassy receives threat information relevant to Americans and Westerners in Jordan. This message is being sent to remind Americans to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. Terrorists may target areas frequented by U.S. Citizens, such as tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, liquor stores, transportation hubs, places of worship, expatriate residential areas, and schools. In light of these security concerns, U.S. citizens are urged to maintain a high level of vigilance and to be aware of their surroundings. It is especially important for travelers to be unpredictable by varying their times and routes and to maintain a low profile. Moreover, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid contact with any suspicious or unfamiliar objects and to immediately report the presence of such objects to the authorities. U.S. Government personnel overseas have been advised to take the same precautions.

Americans living or traveling in Jordan are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Jordan. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov/ where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1- 888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The U.S. Embassy in Amman is located on Al-Umayyaween Street, Abdoun, P.O. Box 354. The telephone number is [962](6) 590-6000 and the fax number is [962] (6) 592-4102. The after-hours emergency telephone number is [962] (6) 590-6000.

[Cindy]

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 Feb 28 2007 03:50:10 GMT-0800.

Worldwide Caution

October 11, 2006

[Cindy]

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3370705,00.html

Jihad threatens attacks on Israel

Published: 02.28.07, 09:01 / Israel News

Al-Quds Brigades, the Islamic Jihad's military wing threatened a series of attacks on Israel.

The organization published an announcement saying, "The enemy's debt has grown and the response will be with attacks and not words. (Ali Waked)

[Cindy]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_922.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Wed Feb 28 2007 03:57:23 GMT-0800.

ISRAEL, THE WEST BANK AND GAZA

January 17, 2007

[WestCoastGal]

"This major stock market drop (now down over 400 pts.)"

Thanks for the ping RR. Not sure what was going on yesterday, we will probably see in about 15 minutes if it continues.

There's an oil inventory report coming out this morning. Oil prices are falling a bit as well.

[Velveeta]

UPDATE: KMOV reports that the campus has named the student:

Susi Kumar Ventramolla, 22 according to Interim Police Chief Mark Kearse is an international student, and was despondent over his grades.

Lots of details at link.

link http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2007/02/um-rolla-shut-down-after-bomb-anthrax.html

[Velveeta]

One more time...link:
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2007/02/um-rolla-shut-down-after-bomb-anthrax.html

[Velveeta]

Update to the update:
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2007/02/um-rolla-shut-down-after-bomb-anthrax.html

Latest Update: His name is Sujith Kumar Venkatramolla

He is listed on an Indo-American student support organization website
http://www.valmikiedu.org/appreciation.html

[Rushmore Rocks]

I wish the drop in oil prices would be reflected at the gas stations. Price of unleaded regular has taken two ten-cent jumps here in one week. Curious to hear what Bernanke says this morning.

Have you found a new puppy yet?

[Godzilla]

placemark

[Cindy]

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Activist a 'pirate,' not eco-terrorist
AP, Seattle Post Intelligencer ^ | February 28, 2007 | Rod McGuirk

Posted on 02/28/2007 12:16:19 PM PST by Dane

"Activist a 'pirate,' not eco-terrorist"

By ROD MCGUIRK ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

MELBOURNE, Australia

[Cindy]

THANKS Velveeta for the update.