Threat Matrix: June 2008

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The Hunt for American al Qaeda

The United States is turning up the heat in the hunt for the California boy turned al Qaeda operative, Adam Gadahn, who has been charged with treason and is believed to be hiding in Afghanistan. If caught and convicted, Gadahn could face the death penalty.

The State Department along with the Department of Diplomatic Security announced the beginning of a publicity campaign in Afghanistan urging locals to provide any information on Gadahn's whereabouts, with a reward if the information leads to his capture.

Radio advertisements with information concerning the $1 million reward have already begun airing. Additionally, printed materials including matchbooks, handbills and posters will be distributed throughout the region in the coming weeks in attempts to elicit cooperation from members of the Afghan community. Read More

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[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[skinkinthegrass]

Oh! thanks.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026813/posts

“FReeper Canteen ~ D-Day, June 6, 1944 ~ 06 June 08”
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew
Posted on 06/05/2008 6:00:12 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3552534,00.html

Israel files complaint with UN over mortar attack on kibbutz
Published: 06.05.08, 20:18 / Israel News

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Dan Gillerman, launched a formal complain to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the UN Security Council over the mortar shell barrage that killed an Israeli citizen and wounded several others on Thursday.

“Israel will not sit on its hands, it will defend itself,” wrote Gillerman. (Yitzhak Benhorin, Washington)

[Cindy]

RECAP:

http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/terror_07e.htm

Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
May. 2008

“Anti-Israeli Terrorism in 2007 and its Trends in 2008”
(Posted May 25, 2008)

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hamas

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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1212659674015&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Jun 6, 2008 3:08 | Updated Jun 6, 2008 3:53
“IAF planes strike Hamas cell in northern Gaza Strip”
By JPOST.COM STAFF

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/obama

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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/021288.php

June 5, 2008
“Obama’s brilliant career as Defender of Israel lasts about one day”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Yep.”

[MamaDearest]

The MSM has been so full of election coverage,,,

I've "elected" to turn it all off. The MSM has clearly elevated Obama to exaulted living saint (if not higher entity) status.

[MamaDearest]

You're welcome Cindy.

Hill AFB searching for missing case of M-16s

Hill Air Force Base officials on Wednesday acknowledged that they were searching for a case of missing M-16 assault rifles.

Base personnel said security was out in full force Tuesday as the officials attempted to locate the shipping case, which contained a dozen of the military's standard small-caliber weapon.

[MamaDearest]

Thanks for the ping about the Mexican cheese and TB associated therewith.

Hepatitis outbreak reported in Hawkins County Tennessee

State Health Department official Judith Holden says her office has received thousands of calls from people who recently camped in the Cherokee Lake area after eight confirmed cases of the disease were reported in Hawkins County.

Health officials gave more than 1,500 hepatitis A vaccinations last week -- mostly to people Holden described as the "worried well."

Human rabies vaccine in short supply - be careful around animals

The United States is currently experiencing a severe shortage of human rabies vaccine, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Pre-exposure vaccinations of veterinary, animal control, game wardens, laboratory and other high-risk personnel are "on hold" until the vaccine shortage is resolved.

[Cindy]

A case of missing m-16s.

Duly noted.

Thanks Mama Dearest.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/bus

Thanks to bd476 for the ping to this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026882/posts

“Bus explosion kills several people in Sri Lanka capital”
Reuters ^ | June 6, 2008 | Ranga Sirilal; Editing by Valerie Lee
Posted on June 5, 2008 8:36:13 PM PDT by bd476

[Cindy]

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/192923.php

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Special Request:

http://thecookshack.blogspot.com/2008/06/what-uso-wont-do-marines-seabees-and.html

[Cindy]

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/192921.php

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http://www.youtube.com/user/habebalmurshid
“This account is suspended.”

http://www.youtube.com/user/qasimhaider2007
“This account is suspended.”

[Cindy]

http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewNation.asp?Page=/Nation/archive/200806/NAT20080606a.html

“Wife of American Missing in Mexico Speaks Out”
By Penny Starr
CNSNews.com Senior Staff Writer
June 06, 2008

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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html

Travel Alert

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Fri Jun 06 2008 02:42:15 GMT-0700 (PDT).

Mexico

April 14, 2008

This Travel Alert updates information for U.S. citizens on security situations in Mexico that may affect their activities while in that country. This supersedes the Travel Alert for Mexico dated October 24, 2007, and expires on October 15, 2008.

Violence Along The U.S.-Mexico Border

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Violent criminal activity fueled by a war between criminal organizations struggling for control of the lucrative narcotics trade continues along the U.S.-Mexico border. Attacks are aimed primarily at members of drug trafficking organizations, Mexican police forces, criminal justice officials, and journalists. However, foreign visitors and residents, including Americans, have been among the victims of homicides and kidnappings in the border region. In its effort to combat violence, the government of Mexico has deployed military troops in various parts of the country. U.S. citizens are urged to cooperate with official checkpoints when traveling on Mexican highways.

Recent Mexican army and police force conflicts with heavily-armed narcotics cartels have escalated to levels equivalent to military small-unit combat and have included use of machine guns and fragmentation grenades. Confrontations have taken place in numerous towns and cities in northern Mexico, including Tijuana in the Mexican state of Baja California, and Chihuahua City and Ciudad Juarez in the state of Chihuahua. The situation in northern Mexico remains very fluid; the location and timing of future armed engagements there cannot be predicted.

Armed robberies and carjackings, apparently unconnected to the narcotics-related violence, have increased in Tijuana and Ciudad Juarez. Dozens of U.S. citizens were kidnapped and/or murdered in Tijuana in 2007. Public shootouts have occurred during daylight hours near shopping areas.

Criminals are armed with a wide array of sophisticated weapons. In some cases, assailants have worn full or partial police or military uniforms and have used vehicles that resemble police vehicles.

U.S. citizens are urged to be especially alert to safety and security concerns when visiting the border region. While Mexican citizens overwhelmingly are the victims of these crimes, this uncertain security situation poses risks for U.S. citizens as well. Thousands of U.S. citizens cross the border safely each day, exercising common-sense precautions such as visiting only legitimate business and tourist areas of border towns during daylight hours. It is strongly recommended that travelers avoid areas where prostitution and drug dealing occur.
Criminals have followed and harassed U.S. citizens traveling in their vehicles, particularly in border areas including Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros, and Tijuana. There is no evidence, however, that U.S. citizens are targeted because of their nationality.

U.S. citizen victims of crime in Mexico are urged to contact the consular section of the nearest U.S. consulate or Embassy for advice and assistance.

Crime and Violence in Mexico

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U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Mexico should exercise caution when in unfamiliar areas and be aware of their surroundings at all times. Violence by criminal elements affects many parts of the country, urban and rural, including border areas. Though there is no evidence that U.S. citizens are specifically targeted, Mexican and foreign bystanders have been injured or killed in some violent attacks, demonstrating the heightened risk in public places. In recent years, dozens of U.S. citizens have been kidnapped in Mexico and many cases remain unresolved. Moreover, new cases of disappearances and kidnap-for-ransom continue to be reported. No one can be considered immune from kidnapping on the basis of occupation, nationality, or other factors. U.S. citizens who believe they are being followed should notify Mexican officials as soon as possible. U.S. citizens should make every attempt to travel on main roads during daylight hours, particularly the toll (“cuota”) roads, which are generally more secure. It is preferable for U.S. citizens to stay in well-known tourist destinations and tourist areas of the cities with more adequate security, and provide an itinerary to a friend or family member not traveling with them. U.S. citizens should avoid traveling alone as a means to better ensure their safety. Refrain from displaying expensive-looking jewelry, large amounts of money, or other valuable items.

Demonstrations occur frequently throughout Mexico and usually are peaceful. However, even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence unexpectedly. Some deaths occurred during violent demonstrations, including an American citizen who died in the 2006 violence in Oaxaca. During demonstrations or law enforcement operations, U.S. citizens are advised to remain in their homes or hotels, avoid large crowds, and avoid the downtown and surrounding areas. Since the timing and routes of scheduled marches and demonstrations are always subject to change, U.S. citizens should monitor local media sources for new developments and exercise extreme caution while within the vicinity of protests. The Mexican Constitution prohibits political activities by foreigners, and such actions may result in detention and/or deportation. Therefore, U.S. citizens are advised to avoid participating in demonstrations or other activities that might be deemed political by Mexican authorities.

For more detailed information on staying safe in Mexico, please see the Mexico Country Specific Information at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html. For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts 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, or, for callers from Mexico, a regular toll line at 001-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). American citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the State Department’s travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/.

For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens in Mexico, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The U.S. Embassy is located in Mexico City at Paseo de la Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, telephone from the United States: 011-52-55-5080-2000; telephone within Mexico City: 5080-2000; telephone long distance within Mexico 01-55-5080-2000. You may also contact the Embassy by e-mail at: ccs@usembassy.net.mx. The Embassy’s internet address is http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/.

Consulates:
Ciudad Juarez: Avenida Lopez Mateos 924-n, telephone (52)(656) 611-3000.
Guadalajara: Progreso 175, telephone (52)(333) 268-2100.
Hermosillo: Avenida Monterrey 141, telephone (52)(662) 289-3500.
Matamoros: Avenida Primera 2002, telephone (52)(868) 812-4402.
Merida: Calle 60 no. 338 k, telephone (52)(999) 942-5700
Monterrey: Avenida Constitucion 411 Poniente, telephone (52)(818) 345-2120.
Nogales: Calle San Jose, Nogales, Sonora, telephone (52)(631) 311-8150.
Nuevo Laredo: Calle Allende 3330, col. Jardin, telephone (52)(867) 714-0512.
Tijuana: Tapachula 96, telephone (52)(664) 622-7400.

Consular Agencies:

Acapulco: Hotel Continental Emporio, Costera Miguel Aleman 121 - local 14, telephone (52)(744) 484-0300 or (52)(744) 469-0556.
Cabo San Lucas: Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica, col. Centro, telephone (52)(624) 143-3566.
Cancún: Plaza Caracol two, second level, no. 320-323, Boulevard Kukulcan, km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, telephone (52)(998) 883-0272.
Ciudad Acuña: Ocampo # 305, col. Centro, telephone (52)(877) 772-8661
Cozumel: Plaza Villa Mar en el Centro, Plaza Principal, (Parque Juárez between Melgar and 5th ave.) 2nd floor, locales #8 and 9, telephone (52)(987) 872-4574.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: Hotel Fontan, Blvd. Ixtapa, telephone (52)(755) 553-2100.
Mazatlán: Hotel Playa Mazatlán, Playa Gaviotas #202, Zona Dorada, telephone (52)(669) 916-5889.
Oaxaca: Macedonio Alcalá no. 407, interior 20, telephone (52)(951) 514-3054 (52)(951) 516-2853.
Piedras Negras: Abasolo #211, Zona Centro, Piedras Negras, Coah., Tel. (878) 782-5586.
Playa del Carmen: “The Palapa,” Calle 1 Sur, between Avenida 15 and Avenida 20, telephone (52)(984) 873-0303.
Puerto Vallarta: Paradise Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros #1, Local #4, Interior #17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, telephone (52)(322) 222-0069.
Reynosa: Calle Monterrey #390, Esq. Sinaloa, Colonia Rodríguez, telephone: (52)(899) 923 - 9331
San Luis Potosí: Edificio “Las Terrazas”, Avenida Venustiano Carranza 2076-41, Col. Polanco, telephone: (52)(444) 811-7802/7803.
San Miguel de Allende: Dr. Hernandez Macias #72, telephone (52)(415) 152-2357 or (52)(415) 152-0068.

[Cindy]

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Security/Default.aspx?id=130874

“Military personnel harassed on subway”
Chad Groening - OneNewsNow - 6/6/2008 4:00:00 AM

[Cindy]

http://newyork.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel08/organizedcrime060408.htm

PRESS RELEASE

“COLOMBO ORGANIZED CRIME FAMILY ACTING BOSS, UNDERBOSS,
AND TEN OTHER MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES INDICTED

Charges Include Racketeering, Conspiracy, Robbery, Extortion,
Narcotics Trafficking and Loansharking”

BROOKLYN, NY
(June 4, 2008)

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3552672,00.html

Hundreds at Amnon Rosenberg funeral, killed by mortar shell
Published: 06.06.08, 11:21 / Israel News

Hundreds of Kibbutz Nir-Oz inhabitants, friends and relatives arrived at Amnon Rosenberg’s funeral. The 51-year-old man was killed yesterday by a mortar shell at the Nirlat factory at the kibbutz. (Yonat Atlas)

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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3552667,00.html

3 mortar shells land near kibbutz in Negev
Published: 06.06.08, 11:05 / Israel News

Three mortar shells landed near a kibbutz in the Sderot area. A building was damaged but no injuries were reported. (Shmulik Hadad)

[Cindy]

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/Page/IndexParMult&cid=1145961369337

http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html

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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1212659676072&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Jun 6, 2008 11:50
“Mofaz: Israel will attack Iran if it continues nuclear weapons development”
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “”If Iran will continue with its plan to develop nuclear weapons, we will attack it,” Mofaz told Yediot Ahronot.”

[Cindy]

Fyi Only.

https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=85694

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