5th Circuit upholds prison terms for border agents
1 hour ago http://tinyurl.com/62ypzm
[Article written by someone, who thinks they should stay in jail, in my opinion of course....granny]
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33083
Obama Urged to Condemn ‘Imagine No Religion’ Billboard
Monday, July 28, 2008
By Penny Starr, Senior Staff Writer
Al-Qaeda chemical expert ‘killed’
Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar. Pic: Rewards for Justice web site
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/44870000/jpg/_44870097_masri.jpg
Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar has been reported killed before
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7529419.stm
Reports from Pakistan say a leading al-Qaeda chemical weapons expert,
Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar, has been killed in a missile strike.
Taleban officials in the tribal area of South Waziristan confirmed to the
BBC that he was killed in a missile strike that left at least six people
dead.
The US, which has a reward of $5m on his head, said it had no information.
He was wrongly reported to have been killed in 2006 in a strike aimed at
al-Qaeda deputy head Ayman al-Zawahiri.
continued.
Pakistan: ‘Al-Qaeda’ woman in Afghan prison, claims activist
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=1.0.2372718194
Karachi, 28 July (AKI) - By Syed Saleem Shahzad - Before she reached the age
of 30, Aafia Siddiqui achieved more than most Pakistani women could ever
imagine.
Siddiqui, born in 1972, obtained a biology degree in the United States and
later a doctorate in neurological science. She was married with three
children and led a comfortable life.
But she disappeared in 2003 after returning to Pakistan and then added to
the list of most dangerous al-Qaeda suspects compiled by the US Federal
Bureau of Investigation in 2004.
While the FBI is still “seeking information” about Siddiqui’s whereabouts,
others claim she is the only female prisoner, ‘Prisoner 650’, being held at
the US detention centre at Bagram, 60 kilometres from Kabul.
continued....conspiracy? or more out right lies?
http://www.commonvoice.com/article.asp?colid=8650
National Guard Teams Prepare for Terrorist WMD Attacks
Jim Kouri
July 27, 2008
In 2006, Denys Ray Hughes, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, was found guilty of Attempted
Production of a Biological Toxin for Use as a Weapon, Possession of an
Unregistered Destructive Device and Possession of an Unregistered Silencer,
by a federal jury.
The evidence at his trial showed that Hughes grew castor bean plants and
cultivated thousands of their seeds, which contain the toxin called ricin.
Hughes further possessed the necessary precursor materials, as well as
written instructions for extracting the toxin.
The government also proved at trial that Hughes possessed a destructive
device, specifically, a pipe bomb, and multiple silencers.
Hughes’ conviction for Attempted Production of a Biological Toxin for Use as
a Weapon carried a penalty of life imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine.
To prepare for potential attacks in the United States involving weapons of
mass destruction, the US Congress approved the development of National
Guard’s Civil Support Teams which are responsible with identifying chemical,
biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive weapons;
assessing consequences; advising civil authorities on response measures; and
assisting with requests for additional support.
So far, 36 of the 55 approved teams have been fully certified to conduct
their mission. The National Guard Bureau is in the process of establishing,
certifying, and planning for the long-term sustainment of the CSTs,
according to an unclassified report submitted to the National Association of
Chiefs of Police by the GAO.
continued.
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33079
Democrat Senate Passed 94% of Bills without Debate or Roll Call Vote
Monday, July 28, 2008
By Josiah Ryan, Staff Writer
On the Spot (CNSNews.com) - Sens. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and Jim DeMint
(R-S.C.) dismissed Democratic claims of obstructionism and expressed outrage
last week over a government report that shows the majority of bills that
have passed in the Democrat-controlled Senate of the 110th Congress have
done so without any debate or even a vote.
“The U.S. Senate has a nine percent approval rating, because the American
people believe that much of our work is done in secret with no debate, no
transparency and no accountability,” Coburn told reporters at press
conference Wednesday at the Capitol.
continued.
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33087
U.S. Spends $1 Million Researching Syrians ‘Hooked on Hookahs’
Monday, July 28, 2008
By Pete Winn, Senior Writer/Editor
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33096&print=on
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33096&print=on
Islamists Threaten Olympics
Monday, July 28, 2008
By Patrick Goodenough, International Editor
(CNSNews.com) - The Chinese government for months has warned about the risk
terrorism poses to the Olympic Games, but when an Islamist group claimed
responsibility for recent blasts and threatened to target the games this
past weekend, officials played it down.
In a video message, a Uighur group based in China’s northwestern Muslim
region said it would employ “tactics never used before” in its planned
attacks. The Olympics begin in Beijing on August 8.
A commander named as Sayfallah (”sword of Allah” in Arabic) said the message
was a last warning to those planning to participate in or attend the
Olympics to “change their plans,” according to translations provided by
terrorism analysis sites IntelCenter and Laura Mansfield.
The group said it carried out two bus bombings in Kunming earlier this month
and one in Shanghai in May, as well as two other recent blasts in the
southern cities of Wenzhou and Guangzhou.
But the Xinhua news agency quoted police officials in the four jurisdictions
as reacting to the claims by denying that the explosions were caused by
terrorists or related to the Olympics. Some of the details given in the
video, including dates, appeared inaccurate.
continues.
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33110&print=on
http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=33110&print=on
Israel Mulls Ways to Stop Bulldozer Terrorists
Monday, July 28, 2008
By Julie Stahl
Jerusalem (CNSNews.com) - Israeli Prime Ehud Olmert warned Israeli lawmakers
on Monday to expect more terror attacks from Palestinians using heavy
construction vehicles.
The attacks have highlighted a growing problem and prompted calls for a
variety of solutions, including demolishing the homes of attackers,
deporting terrorists’ relatives to Palestinian areas, and even dividing the
city.
Last week, a Palestinian from eastern Jerusalem rammed a bulldozer into
traffic on a busy Jerusalem street on the eve of Sen. Barack Obama’s visit.
Around 20 people were injured.
Earlier this month, a Palestinian — also from eastern Jerusalem — used a
front-end loader to smash cars and buses on another Jerusalem street. He
killed two people.
“We must take into account that residents of Jerusalem can move freely
around the entire country and there is no way of knowing what they might
do,” Olmert was quoted as saying. “There will be bulldozers, trucks and
private cars and no way of preventing terror attacks of this kind.”
In general, Jews live in the western part of Jerusalem while Arabs and
Palestinians live in the eastern part; but in many places, the Arab and
Jewish neighborhoods are interwoven with no physical barriers between them.
continues.
Pakistan May Turn Over U.S. ‘Spies’ to Iran
Iran Claims Jundullah Militants, Led by Abdel Malik Regi, Are ‘Spies’ for
the CIA
By RICHARD ESPOSITO and BRIAN ROSS
May 23, 2008
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=4913927&page=1
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=4913927&page=1
In another sign of growing tensions with the United States, Pakistan is
threatening to turn over to Iran six members of a tribal militant group Iran
claims are “spies” for the CIA.
continued.
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/28/asia/AS-Indonesia-Terror-Plot.php#
JAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesian terror suspects executed a Christian
teacher in front of his young son and were planning to assassinate an
American language teacher before their arrests this month, a top
anti-terrorism official said Monday.
Top leader of banned outfit held
http://www.dawn.com/2008/07/28/top4.htm
By Saleem Shahid
QUETTA, July 27: A top leader of the banned Lashkar-i-Jhangvi was arrested
on Sunday for his alleged involvement in several acts of terrorism of
sectarian nature.
Shafiq-ur-Rehman was involved in suicide bombings on an Imambargah in 2003
and on an Ashura procession in 2004. The two attacks left over 100 people
dead and about 180 injured, Capital City Police Officer Mohammad Akbar told
a news conference.
continued.
Ortega Steps into the Breach with the FARC
http://www.douglasfarah.com/article/376/ortega-steps-into-the-breach-with-the-farc.com
While Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez seem content for the time being to
keep is distance from his (erstwhile?) allies in Colombia, the FARC
guerrillas-tied to international drug trafficking, kidnapping and assorted
criminal and terrorist activities-Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega seems
to have few such qualms.
continues.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121721032825288973.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
In Pakistan Mountains,
Jihadis Train for War
By ZAHID HUSSAIN
July 28, 2008
July 28, 2008 PM Anti-Terrorism News - UnitedStatesAction.com
(Afghanistan) ‘Al-Qaeda’ woman in Afghan prison, claims activist - UK Islamist Yvonne Ridley claims Aafia Siddiqui held at Bagram
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=1.0.2372718194
- FBI Seeking Information Notice on Siddiqui
http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/siddiqui.htm
— previous stories - FBI placed Siddiqui in Boston, MD and Gaithersburg, MD
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unitedstatesaction/msearch?query=Aafia+Siddiqui+&submit=Search&charset=UTF-8
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2004/04/10/roxbury_address_eyed_in_fbi_probe/
http://www.resonant.org/news/2003/2003.03.29-first_woman_al-qaida_suspect-upi.com.html
(Pakistan) Key Al Qaeda Bomb Maker and Poisons Expert Killed (update) - Abu Khabab al-Masri,
aka “Midhat Mursi al-Sayid Umar” - ran training camp in Afghanistan, wrote explosives manual
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5464190&page=1
(India) Fear grows over India car terror
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24091819-2703,00.html
US-produced Al-Qaida movie played at Gitmo trial - Evan Kohlmann’s “The Al-Qaida Plan” shown to jurors at Hamdan trial
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hlkUMaokG6I7flYKGhlBfsW9qP9wD92729281
Al-Qaeda video urges Saudi monarch’s killing for dialogue with Pope
http://www.adnkronos.com/AKI/English/Security/?id=1.0.2373661466
Jihad Economics and Islamic Banking
http://www.rightsidenews.com/200807271543/homeland-security/jihad-economics-and-islamic-banking.html
Iran main entry route for rebels, says Afghan paper
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=232415&version=1&template_id=41&parent_id=23
(Russia/Thailand) Thai extradition case delay for alleged arms dealer - update on Viktor Bout
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jG2eV11OLF84brFYMiwpNp6cZDZA
(Macedonia) The Bin Ladens of the Balkans, Part II - Michael Totten on Wahhabi influence in Macedonia
http://www.michaeltotten.com/archives/2008/07/the-bin-ladens-1.php
(Philippines) Basilan launches drive vs kidnap-for-ransom gangs
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/109967/Basilan-launches-drive-vs-kidnap-for-ransom-gangs
(China) Beijing cites numerous Olympic threats
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080728/ap_on_re_as/china_olympic_threats;_ylt=ApfxH5y0J6w8FdU_oFPxttCs0NUE
(Venezuela) FARC Member Allegedly Arrested in Venezuela
http://english.eluniversal.com/2008/07/28/en_int_art_farc-member-allegedl_28A1843399.shtml
Commentaries:
Damsels of Death: Female Suicide Killers in Iraq — by Phyllis Chesler
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2008/07/28/damsels-of-death-female-suicide-killers-in-iraq/
The Deobandi Fatwa Against Terrorism didn’t treat the Jihadi root — by Walid Phares
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/07/the_deobandi_fatwa_against_ter.php
Abu Khabab al-Masri, Al Qaeda “Master of Terror,” Killed... Maybe — by Andrew Cochran
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/07/abu_khabab_almasri_al_qaeda_ma.php
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The Threat Here - 2008: As-Sabiqun
Today, July 28, 2008, 5 hours ago | Madeleine Gruen & Frank Hyland
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/07/the_threat_here_2008_assabiqun.php
Go to full article
http://counterterrorismblog.org/2008/07/the_threat_here_2008_assabiqun.php
This is the third in the series of articles by Madeleine Gruen and Frank
Hyland on the threat of terrorism in the United States. This article will
provide Counterterrorism Blog readers with an in-depth analysis of one of
the groups in the United States whose expressed ideology is in accord with
Al Qaeda’s - As Sabiqun.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=70671
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=70671
Web jihadist employed by federal contractor
Communications worker says dead GIs ‘bring great happiness to me’
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Posted: July 27, 2008
7:33 pm Eastern
C 2008 WorldNetDaily
A young American Muslim has been employed by a federal contractor while
running a radical website promoting al-Qaida.
Until just last week, 22-year-old Samir Khan worked at the Charlotte, N.C.,
branch of Convergys Corp., which in March was awarded part of a $2.5 billion
federal contract to set up emergency communications centers in the event of
terrorist attacks and other national disasters.
The company and Khan parted ways after a local news crew showed up at his
office to interview him about his jihadist website
http://www.revolution.muslimpad.com/ , which features graphic photos of
dead U.S. soldiers and praise for al-Qaida leaders and terrorists, who he
calls “martyrdom bombers.”
In one photo posted on his site, American soldiers are shown in a plane
heading to Iraq above the caption, “Here they come.” A second photo posted
below it shows flag-draped coffins aboard a U.S. military plane with the
words, “And here they go.”
continues.
BREAKING NEWS ALERT: EARTHQUAKE RATTLES LA, FELT IN SAN DIEGO
July 29, 2008 (11:50 AM) — A strong earthquake hit Southern California late Tuesday morning. The jolt was felt from Los Angeles to San Diego. The quake is estimated at magnitude 5.8, centered 29 miles east-southeast of downtown Los Angeles near Chino Hills, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Log on to
http://www.cbs8.com/ for further details on this story.
[links to California groups for disaster news]
LA Co FD, Pomona and E. San Gabriel Valley:
Medical aids, structure fires, release of water from Morris Dam in San
Gabriel Canyon (apparently intentional, but alarming).
Some phones down.
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http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci14383980.htm
Version #2: This report supersedes any earlier reports of this event.
This is a computer-generated message. This event has not yet been
reviewed by a seismologist.
A moderate earthquake occurred at 11:42:15 AM (PDT) on Tuesday, July
29, 2008.
The magnitude 5.8 event occurred 3 km (2 miles) SW of Chino Hills, CA.
The hypocentral depth is 12 km ( 8 miles).
Magnitude 5.8 - local magnitude (ML)
Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 11:42:15 AM (PDT)
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 18:42:15 (UTC)
Distance from Chino Hills, CA - 3 km (2 miles) SW (235 degrees)
Diamond Bar, CA - 8 km (5 miles) SE (127 degrees)
Yorba Linda, CA - 9 km (5 miles) NNE (23 degrees)
Pomona, CA - 11 km (7 miles) S (178 degrees)
Los Angeles Civic Center, CA - 47 km (29 miles) ESE (103 degrees)
Coordinates 33 deg. 57.5 min. N (33.959N), 117 deg. 45.1 min. W
(117.752W)
Depth 12.3 km (7.6 miles)
Location Quality Good
Location Quality Parameters Nst=144, Nph=144, Dmin=8 km, Rmss=0.42
sec, Erho=0.3 km, Erzz=1.3 km, Gp=18 degrees
Event ID# ci14383980
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http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/Quakes/ci14383980.htm wide spread
noticed in Carlsbad
Rick
www.HappyMoosePhoto.com
To visit your group on the web, go to:
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The Los Angeles Fire Department’s free 40 page Disaster Preparedness Manual is available at: WWW.LAFD.ORG
[I can’t watch movies on my dialup internet connection, so am posting this for you]
shakemovie.caltech.edu
Event Id:14383980
There is new media now available for download on the recent seismic event:
ML: 5.4
5 miles SE of Diamond Bar, CA
UTC: Tue Jul 29 18:42:15 2008
Latitude: 33.96
Longitude: -117.75
All movies for this event are available from:
http://shakemovie.caltech.edu/event?evid=14383980
The movies available include:
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
http://shakemovie.caltech.edu/dl?evid=14383980&product=socal&style=orange&size=small
LOS ANGELES BASIN
http://shakemovie.caltech.edu/dl?evid=14383980&product=la&style=orange&size=small
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