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Snip: One of the keynote speaker at the Defense Department sporsored IIIT conference (along with the State Department representative) was John Esposito. According to Mowbray, Esposito is an ally of, and co-author with, Azzam Tamimi, an unabashed supporter of Hamas who also expressed admiration for the Taliban. In 2004, Tamimi voiced a wish to go to Paletine and "sacrifice myself." Mowbray points out that Tamimi was exposed several years ago, yet Esposito remains on the board of an organization he runs, the Institute of Islamic Political Thought.
You're welcome JP.
Islamist Pressure Groups Including Muslim American Society Complete Shakedown Of Bank Of America
April 13, 2006 - San Francisco, CA - PipeLineNews.org - Wahhabist Muslim pressure groups have successfully forced Bank of America acquisition Fleet Bank to fund the production of a Da'wa program intended to portray Muslims in a more favorable light as a result of false charges of discrimination.
The spurious complaint against the bank was lodged by the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee of Massachusetts and the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation. (MORE), two notoriously pro-Islamist groups.
The ADC, parent of the Massachusetts state committee urges that American aid be given to the Palestinian Authority's terrorist Hamas government.
"At the same time, led by the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, local Palestinians and other Arab-Americans organized phone and letter-writing campaigns to local members of Congress and the Bush Administration to urge them not to end the assistance." - ADC Website
http://www.pipelinenews.org/index.cfm?page=bofa41306.htm
US says accused believes "heart and soul" in jihad
http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=topNews&storyid=2006-04-13T001448Z_01_N12373464_RTRUKOC_0_US-SECURITY-CALIFORNIA.xml
Illegals Bring Crime With Them
Jose Paul Pena held up his little daughter as a human shield in a shoot out. He used a 9-millimeter Beretta pistol -- stolen--in a burglary in Oregon.
He used his office at his auto dealer lot as a cocaine hideaway. Pena, an illegal from El Salvador, could very well have been in the patriotic illegal march washing over US newscasts. After all, by looking at him, why not think of him as an ambitious American worker trying to make it for the good life for his little girl?
Instead, he’s a lawbreaker by being in the USA without proper admission. He’s a drug dealer, having been deported for cocaine possession prior. Now he’s back. Police videotaped him shooting at them as he clutched his daughter to his chest.
Naturally, his relatives are blaming the local cops. Why not?
http://www.postchronicle.com/chronic/archives/2006/04/illegals_bring.shtml
Sistani's Squeeze -13 Apr 2006
August 2004: The Battle of Najaf was raging, with Shia radical Muqtada al Sadr's rogue Mahdi militia turning Najaf's imposing Imam Ali Mosque into a fortress -- the equivalent of an Irish Republican Army terror faction using the Vatican as a bunker.
Sadr thought his occupation of the mosque was a "no lose" scheme. Sadr believed the fact that he could take control of a major Shia shrine confirmed the Iraqi Interim Government's (IIG) fatal political and military weakness. Demonstrating IIG flimsiness enhanced Sadr's personal prestige and established him as the "radical alternative" to Iraqi democracy.
Has Sistani's python begun its final squeeze?
http://www.tcsdaily.com/article.aspx?id=041306C
Rita Katz, My Kind of Lady
Ms Katz is the co-founder and director of SITE Institute a major source of information and action on terrorist activities around the world.
This is a great article about who she is and what she does.
Terrorist hunter stalks her prey on the Internet
http://www.ajc.com/today/content/epaper/editions/today/news_44833a427518026800bd.html
West Bank withdrawal 'disastrous' for terror war
Radio hosts warns more appeasement of terrorists could lead to end of Israel
http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49732
That's interesting.
Thank you JP.
Court upholds lawmaker who called CAIR terrorist
U.S. Muslim group brought $2 million defamation suit against congressman
A federal appeals court yesterday upheld the dismissal of a $2 million defamation lawsuit by the Council on American-Islamic Relations against former U.S. Rep. Cass Ballenger.
http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49724
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/nationalnamecheck.htm
"National Name Check Program"
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http://www.dea.gov/pubs/states/newsrel/nyc041206.html
April 12, 2006
Contact: DEA Public Affairs
NY Drug Organization Indicted for
Alleged Kidnapping-Murders
APR 12--JOHN P. GILBRIDE, the Special Agent in Charge of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration("DEA") in New York, MICHAEL J. GARCIA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and EUGENE TUMOLO, the Chief of Police of the City of Peekskill, New York, announced the unsealing of a superseding indictment against members of a violent drug organization that distributed crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and marijuana in and around Peekskill, New York and was involved in a kidnapping, two murders, and multiple attempted murders (the “Barnes Brothers Organization”). Of the six defendants named in the superseding indictment, five are already in custody: KHALID BARNES, a/k/a “Big Homie,” a/k/a “Lid,” DAWUD BARNES, a/k/a “Wop,” TUERE BARNES, a/k/a “Rey,” a/k/a “Mark,” YUSUF BARNES, a/k/a “Simie,” and JAHMAR SMITH, a/k/a “Studder.” The sixth defendant, ANTHONY PAULINO, a/k/a “Toasty,” was a drug supplier to the Barnes Brothers Organization and is suspected to have fled the country.
“The Barnes Brothers are out of business” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge John P. Gilbride. “This organization was an example of how drug distribution rings violently conduct their business. Their goal is to make money. They make money from poisoning our communities - be it by providing toxins to our youth or by committing murder to solidify their hold on their customers. Today, justice was served and all members of this organization face spending the rest of their days in jail.”
The superseding indictment charges that from January 1995 to the present, the Barnes Brothers Organization was a racketeering enterprise involved in distribution of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and marijuana, and that members of the organization are responsible for the February 2004 murders of two drug dealers in connection with a rip-off of three kilograms of cocaine from the victims; a kidnapping and attempted murder in November 2003; and at least three additional attempted murders. During the takedown in March 2004 when the defendants were initially arrested, agents seized hundreds of grams of crack and powder cocaine as well as numerous firearms and ammunition. The initial arrests in March 2004, as well as the expanded charges in the superseding indictment, are the result of a lengthy wiretap investigation and close coordination among the DEA, the Peekskill Police Department, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
If convicted, the defendants face maximum sentences of life in prison. In addition, if convicted, KHALID BARNES faces the possibility of a death sentence for the February 2004 murders. The defendants will be presented in federal court in White Plains, 300 Quarropas Street, 4 th Floor, on April 11, 2006.
Mr. GARCIA said, “The continuing investigation into the Barnes Brothers Organization ensures that they will face justice for numerous additional acts of violence in their community. Cooperation among local and federal agencies made the expansion of this case possible.”
Chief TUMOLO stated, “The people of Peekskill are very grateful for the efforts of the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the DEA in investigating and prosecuting these defendants. We look forward to continuing to work with the federal authorities to rid our community of violence and drugs.”
Mr. GARCIA, Mr. GILBRIDE, and Chief TUMOLO praised the collective efforts of the DEA and the Peekskill Police Department, and said that the investigation is continuing.
Assistant United States Attorneys JOHN HILLEBRECHT and DAVID HARBACH are in charge of the prosecution.
The charges contained in the Indictment are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4909378.stm
ast Updated: Friday, 14 April 2006, 09:56 GMT 10:56 UK
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Knife attacks on Egypt churches
At least 15 people have been injured by knife-wielding attackers at three churches in Egypt, police have said.
The attacks happened in three Coptic churches in the city of Alexandria.
The three incidents took place during Friday Mass and were simultaneous, police officials said, according to the Associated Press news agency.
There were no reports of any arrests. Hundreds of Christians gathered in protest outside the three churches, the agency reported.
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http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1143498853627&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
Apr. 14, 2006 9:42 | Updated Apr. 14, 2006 9:54
Some 100 terrorists killed in Gaza since pullout
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Since the August 2005 disengagement, IDF forces have killed some 100 terrorists in the Gaza Strip, 30 of them adjacent to the fence.
40 bombs have been found along the fence.
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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, Fri Apr 14 2006 03:14:25 GMT-0700.
Worldwide Caution
December 12, 2005
This Public Announcement updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests overseas. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated August 2, 2005 and expires on June 12, 2006.
The Department of State remains concerned about the continued threat of terrorist attacks, demonstrations and other violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. Ongoing events in Iraq have resulted in demonstrations and associated violence in several countries. Americans are reminded that demonstrations and rioting can occur with little or no warning.
Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics to include assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings and bombings.
Extremists may elect to use conventional or non-conventional weapons, and target both official and private interests. The hotel bombings in Jordan in early November illustrate how terrorists exploit vulnerabilities associated with soft targets. Additional examples of such targets include residential areas, business offices, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools, public areas and locales where Americans gather in large numbers, including during holidays.
In the wake of the July 2005 London bombings and the March 2004 train attacks in Madrid, Americans are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems. In addition, extremists may also select aviation and maritime services as possible targets.
U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security. For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov.
U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
OFF TOPIC and ON THE NET...
http://www.truthusa.com/RESURRECTION.html
Thanks for the list of things to watch for Tonkin. With Easter here, it is time for extra vigilance.
Good morning and Happy Easter to you too Cindy. Thanks for the links.
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