Just a note about this upcoming period we have already been discussing, that which encompasses the anniversaries of the two Atomic bombs, and heading towards the 4th anniversary of 9/11.
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned here, I have not been able to keep up with the whole thread..
August 6 is the beginning of the Jewish month Av.
http://www.bj.org/calendar.php
The first nine days of the month are known as the 'Days of Mourning' in which Jews mourn the destruction of both Temples. This month does not typically fall so late in the year, but this is one of their leap-years.
A friend of mine was telling me that Av historically has seen several 'events' during the days of mourning, especially on the final day (8/14 this year).
http://ohr.edu/yhiy/article.php/1088
I thought it was interesting that this period managed to time itself with everything else that has been discussed recently. It would seem to me that a hit against America, American Jews (NYC), or the state of Israel during this time period would fit well into several symbolic events/anniversaries.