Threat Matrix: January 2008

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Pervez Musharraf was calm, confident and—despite a flurry of rumors—not about to announce his resignation. Instead, the Pakistani president's "concession" to his troubled nation was an announcement that he would allow Britain's Scotland Yard to help local law enforcement agencies with their investigation into last week's assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Speaking in a nationally televised address two hours after Pakistan's election commission announced the postponement of the ballot to Feb. 18, six weeks later than had been scheduled, Musharraf was notably deferential in his remarks about Bhutto, often invoking her "martyrdom" and extolling her liberal democratic credentials. "May she go to heaven," he said. "I stand for the same things she said." Read More

	Pakistan's Frayed Politics
	Musharraf's Dangerous Liaisons
	Pakistan after Bhutto

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[Cindy]

Checking in on the peace process this evening...

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3497582,00.html

2 Qassams land in western Negev, no injuries
Published: 01.22.08, 20:25 / Israel News

Two Qassams fired from southern Gaza landed in the Eshkol Regional Council on Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported and no damage was caused.

Some 20 rockets have been fired towards Israel throughout the day. (Shmulik Hadad)

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=nicaragua
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=danielortega
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1958052/posts

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http://www.american.com/archive/2008/january-01-08/same-as-the-old-boss

“Same As the Old Boss?”
By Jaime Daremblum
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Filed under: World Watch, Economic Policy

[MamaDearest]

You're welcome Cindy!

Cell phone sensors detect radiation to thwart nuclear terrorism

Researchers at Purdue University are working with the state of Indiana to develop a system that would use a network of cell phones to detect and track radiation to help prevent terrorist attacks with radiological "dirty bombs" and nuclear weapons.

Such a system could blanket the nation with millions of cell phones equipped with radiation sensors able to detect even light residues of radioactive material. Because cell phones already contain global positioning locators, the network of phones would serve as a tracking system, said physics professor Ephraim Fischbach. Fischbach is working with Jere Jenkins, director of Purdue's radiation laboratories within the School of Nuclear Engineering.

Wackenhut whacked at all of Exelon's nuclear plants

In more fallout from the October revelations of sleeping guards at its Peach Bottom nuclear plant, Exelon Corp. announced Friday it is firing Wackenhut Corp. as the security contractor for its 10 U.S. nuclear power plants--the country's largest fleet--and replacing them with an in-house security team.

Malaysian authorities confiscate Christian books

Malaysian authorities have confiscated Christian children books claiming the graphic depiction of the patriarch, Abraham, and the prophet, Moses, is in violation of Islamic Sharia law.

[Cindy]

Cell phone sensors...good deal MamaDearest and thank you for that update.

[Cindy]

Ding. Diing. Diiiiiiiing dong.

We have STUCK ON STUPID award winners today:

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200801/NAT20080122a.html

“Two California Democrats Oppose Navy Sonar Training”
By Josiah Ryan
CNSNews.com Staff Writer
January 22, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) issued a statement condemning President Bush for giving the Navy a waiver to the act, and Rep. Mike Honda (D-Calif.) told Cybercast News Service that he believed the president was exceeding his authority in doing so.”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=russia
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=iran
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=un
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=unitednations

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http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080123/FOREIGN/583905107/1001

Page 1 of 2

“Medvedev says would support U.N. and Iran”
By David R. Sands
January 23, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Russian presidential heir apparent Dmitry Medvedev, in his first major campaign speech yesterday, said he would seek to boost the power of the United Nations and would not sever Moscow’s ties to “problem states” like Iran, despite Western pressure.”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “In the first such exercises since the Cold War, Russian warships and nuclear bombers test-fired live missiles in the Bay of Biscay off the coasts of Spain and Portugal. The three-day exercise had been cleared in advance with NATO planners but was widely seen as the latest in a series of moves by the Kremlin to advertise Russia’s reviving military might.”

[Cindy]

http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/4744.htm
(”Source: Jomhouri-e Eslami, Iran, January 22, 2008”)

“’Jomhouri-e Eslami’: The Palestinian People Will Continue Armed Struggle Until Israel is Eliminated”

Posted at: 2008-01-22

[Cindy]

ON THE INTERNET:

http://mi-10.com/up/9ff.gif
www.ekhlaas.org/forum/showthread.php?t=117811

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=gaza
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=gazastrip

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http://www.frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=15751EA0-F01A-493B-8138-5AC2FFC64D6A

“Fueling the Gaza Jihad”
By P. David Hornik
FrontPageMagazine.com | Wednesday, January 23, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Last week, after seven years of bombardment of Sderot and smaller Gaza-belt communities reached a new peak to the tune of about fifty rockets and dozens of mortars a day, the floundering Israeli government hit upon an idea that was sure to fail: sealing the border crossings and cutting the fuel supplies to Gaza. Some thought this might lead Gaza residents to “pressure Hamas to stop the rocket fire”—as if Gaza was a parliamentary democracy with responsive legislators who scurry to please their constituencies.

Instead, what has happened since has been drearily predictable.”

[Cindy]

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=78667

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
Warden Message: Haiti Carnival Precautions
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Haiti
22 Jan 2008

[Cindy]

http://wtop.com/?nid=596&sid=1331028
(AP)

“3 Students Shot Near High School”
January 22, 2008 - 5:13pm
WASHINGTON

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=nkorea
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=northkorea

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1958087/posts

“N.Korea seems to meet US criteria on terror listing [says Dell Dailey of State Department]”
Reuters ^ | 2007 Jan 22 | Arshad Mohammed
Posted on 01/23/2008 3:07:07 AM PST by Wiz
WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters)

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16623&Itemid=128

Press Release A080123a
January 23, 2008

Coalition disrupts al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in Diyala, 15 terrorists killed

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed 15 terrorists Tuesday and today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks north of Baqubah.

During an operation Tuesday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an alleged leader for the al-Qaeda in Iraq network operating in the Diyala province. The targeted individual is believed to be an improvised explosive device specialist involved in coordinating IED and suicide-vest attacks in the region. Reports also indicate the targeted individual has ties to several al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders.

As Coalition forces arrived in the target area, they observed several individuals reach for their weapons. Coalition forces fired warning shots in an attempt to get the men to cease their actions, but they did not comply. Perceiving hostile intent from the armed men, Coalition forces engaged, killing two terrorists, to include the wanted individual.

Upon clearing the area, the ground force discovered improvised explosive devices and grenades, which were safely destroyed, along with a vehicle in the target area.

Coalition forces returned to the region this morning, targeting another alleged leader of the Diyala network associated with the terrorist killed during operations the previous day. As Coalition forces arrived in the target area they observed a group of enemy personnel moving into fighting positions. Responding in self-defense, the ground force called supporting aircraft to engage the hostile force, killing 10 terrorists.

Coalition forces continued to clear the area and called for the occupants of the target building to come out, but they did not comply. Several terrorists were then observed maneuvering toward Coalition forces and they engaged the perceived hostile threat, killing three terrorists. As Coalition forces secured the building, they discovered a cache of weapons to include machine guns, military style assault vests, rocket propelled grenade propellant and various ammunition.

Nearby, the ground force discovered additional weapons caches to include rocket propelled grenades, artillery and mortar rounds, improvised IEDs, and suicide-vest materials. All of the weapons were safely destroyed on site.

“Iraqi and Coalition forces are committed to ending the terror of al-Qaeda in Iraq and creating a safer country for all Iraqis,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, MNF-I spokesman.

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[Godzilla]

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[drymans wife]

Just sharing an email I got and love!!!!!!!!!

Prime Minister John Howard - Australia

Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.

Separately, Howard angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation’s mosques. Quote: ‘IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians.’

‘This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom’.

‘We speak mainly ENGLISH; not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society. Learn the language!’

‘Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.’

‘We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.’

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom,
‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’

‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’

[Cindy]

I appreciated John Howard’s service to Australia and standing by America.

I saw your post and wondered what he is doing now and here it is:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=aY9MsyRXOfrg&refer=australia

“Ex-Australian Leader Howard to Join Blair on Lecture Circuit”
By Jacob Greber

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) — Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, who lost office in November in a landslide defeat, has been signed up by a lecture agency in Washington that includes ex-U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair on its list.

Howard, the second longest serving prime minister in Australian history, will lecture on the ``role of world leaders in a new century’’ and his vision for the future, the Washington Speakers Bureau said on its Web Site.”

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=canada

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019676.php
(NATIONAL POST)

January 23, 2008

“Jihadist in Canada: Montreal Muslims were recruiting in mosques for jihad before 9/11”

MONTREAL

[Cindy]

Let’s check in on the Middle East Process:

blog:

http://hotair.com/archives/2008/01/23/video-hamas-storms-across-gaza-wall-into-egypt/

“Video: Hamas storms across Gaza wall into Egypt Update”
POSTED AT 10:48 AM ON JANUARY 23, 2008 BY BRYAN

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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=hamas

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019679.php
(TIMES ONLINE co.uk)

January 23, 2008

“Hamas ‘spent months cutting through Gaza wall in secret operation’”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Hamas, which took control of the coastal territory last June after a stand-off with Fatah, has denied that its men set off the explosions that brought down as much as two-thirds of the 12-km wall in the early hours.

But a Hamas border guard interviewed by The Times at the border today admitted that the Islamist group was responsible and had been involved for months in slicing through the heavy metal wall using oxy-acetylene cutting torches.

That meant that when the explosive charges were set off in 17 different locations after midnight last night the 40ft wall came tumbling down, leaving it lying like a broken concertina down the middle of no-man’s land as an estimated 350,000 Gazans flooded into Egypt.

The guard, Lieutenant Abu Usama of the Palestinian National Security, said of the cutting operation: “I’ve seen this happening over the last few months. It happened in the daytime but was covered up so that nobody would see.”

Asked whether he had reported it to the government, he replied: “It was the government that was doing this. Who would I report it to?”

Abu Usama, who normally works from a small guard cabin in no-man’s land, added: “Last night we were told to keep away from the wall. We were ordered to stay away because they were going to break the blockade.””

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http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/ct_220108e.htm

Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
January 22, 2008

“Closing the crossings into the Gaza Strip and renewing the fuel supply –
the situation on the ground as of noon, January 22, 2008.”

[Cindy]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3498094,00.html

“Gaza: IDF forces kill militant attempting to fire anti-tank rocket”
Published: 01.23.08, 22:58 / Israel News

[MamaDearest]

‘This is OUR COUNTRY, OUR LAND, and OUR LIFESTYLE, and we will allow you every opportunity to enjoy all this. But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about Our Flag, Our Pledge, Our Christian beliefs, or Our Way of Life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great Australian freedom, ‘THE RIGHT TO LEAVE’.’ ‘If you aren’t happy here then LEAVE. We didn’t force you to come here. You asked to be here. So accept the country YOU accepted.’

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!substituting America in place of Australia and including all activist organizations deadset on attempting to subvert federal laws, barrage our court system with lawsuits claiming discrimination, and pushing the rights of American citizens aside for their own benefit at US taxpayer expense. Love it - or leave it!!!!!!