Threat Matrix: December 2007

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Calculating the Risks in Pakistan

A small group of U.S. military experts and intelligence officials convened in Washington for a classified war game last year, exploring strategies for securing Pakistan's nuclear arsenal if the country's political institutions and military safeguards began to fall apart.

The secret exercise — conducted without official sponsorship from any government agency, apparently due to the sensitivity of its subject — was one of several such games the U.S. government has conducted in recent years examining various options and scenarios for Pakistan's nuclear weapons: How many troops might be required for a military intervention in Pakistan? Could Pakistani nuclear bunkers be isolated by saturating the surrounding areas with tens of thousands of high-powered mines, dropped from the air and packed with anti-tank and anti-personnel munitions? Or might such a move only worsen the security of Pakistan's arsenal?
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[MamaDearest]

Scratch that reference about post 902 - I meant post 908. Taking a rest - obviously my eyes are not communicating with my typing fingers.

[Cindy]

Smiling at you...

I have 4 screens piled on top of each other trying to catch up.

I want a Secretary for Christmas, Santa.

[Cindy]

http://www.sofir.org/sarchives/006273.php

22 December 2007
ISLAM IN AFRICA NEWSLETTER, VOLUME 2 (2007), NUMBER 4 (DECEMBER 2007)
The Project for the Research of Islamist Movements
Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center
By Dr. Moshe Terdman
Director and editor: Reuven Paz

Snippet - Quote:

Inside this Issue:
• News from around the Continent
• The Scramble for the Muslim Vote in Kenya’s Presidental Elections
• Criticism over the Implementation of Shari’ah in Nigeria
• Conversion to Islam in Zambia

[Cindy]

http://www.sofir.org/sarchives/006272.php

22 December 2007
“RADICAL ISLAM IN THE CARIBBEAN BASIN: A LOCAL PROBLEM OR A GLOBAL THREAT?”

Global Research in International Affairs (GLORIA) Center
THE PROJECT FOR THE RESEARCH OF ISLAMIST MOVEMENTS (PRISM)
OCCASIONAL PAPERS Volume 5 (2007), Number 4 (November 2007)
By Dr. Moshe Terdman
Director: Reuven Paz

[Domestic Church]

Yes, it is a concern for it’s potential biowarfare use. Now they say the swine flu surfacing in Missouri has some of the H5N1 genes.

There was a report last year or the year before that about this avian flu being played with by the North Koreans in some bunker. I do recall reading that the report had made it to the daily Presidential briefing. And the concern about China being the state entity instead of North Korea remains possible. Also, you may recall the “heads up” posting when China sent “Peacekeepers” into Africa when the last ebola outbreak ocurred.

The avian flu symptoms of this latest ebola outbreak have made some mention in the public health blogs that this is a new ebola type.

[Cindy]

Thanks for those points, DC.

[MamaDearest]

I have 4 screens piled on top of each other trying to catch up.

THAT would make my eyes cross (laughing)!

Safeway may have received ground beef affected by salmonella

December 20, 2007: 08:54 PM EST Safeway (SWY) said it was notified by the USDA that it may have received ground beef affected by Salmonella Newport between Sept. 19 and Nov. 5. in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and New Mexico.

The Pleasanton, Calif., food and drug retail chain said ground beef in its stores today isn't the subject of the alert, and that no Safeway product has tested positive for Salmonella Newport to date.

Safeway said there have been no reported illnesses in Hawaii and New Mexico, and that there is a single reported case in Idaho that has no apparent ties to Safeway stores.

The company is asking customers who bought raw ground beef products purchased in the five affected states from Sept. 19-Nov. 5 to discard the product. Fresh ground beef patties aren't included in this notice.

Cases of vomiting virus spiking around NY metro area

Emergency rooms are now seeing a total of about 500 cases of norovirus a day compared to a typical daily average of 300. The virus, also a plague aboard cruise ships over the past few years, can cause days of severe vomiting and diarrhea along with cramps, the chills and fevers.

Illness traced to a new strain

Federal scientists have discovered that a new strain of norovirus is responsible for the wave of intense gastrointestinal infections that have overwhelmed hospitals, nursing homes, and college dormitories across New England and the nation this winter.

Canada confirms 11th case of Mad Cow Disease

Canada confirmed its 11th case of mad-cow disease, in an animal born before a ban on feed ingredients that can spread the brain-wasting illness.

The sick animal was a 13-year-old beef cow from Alberta, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said today in a statement on its Web site. No part of the animal entered the human food or animal feed systems, it said.

The discovery comes a month after the U.S. lifted most of the remaining import restrictions on beef and cattle from Canada after determining that the animals pose ``minimal risk'' for mad-cow disease, clinically known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The U.S. banned cattle and beef from Canada in May 2003 when the country confirmed its first BSE case.

[Cindy]

Thank you for that post Mama Dearest and I want to add this resource link here, too.

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RECALLS.GOV
http://www.recalls.gov

[Cindy]

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/019286.php
(AFP)

December 22, 2007

“Philippines: Muslim rebels use villagers as shields”
ZAMBOANGA, Philippines

[Cindy]

blog:

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=28367_We_Got_Mail!&only

“We Got Mail!”
Fri, Dec 21, 2007 at 5:29:01 pm PST

Snippet:

“Most of it is pretty unimaginative stuff; you know the drill, “f*ck you,” “Jew lover,” “moron,” etc.

But here are three of the most interesting and/or crazy ones. Please note that these were sent with our contact form, and there is a very explicit note underneath that form saying that “messages may be published unless you request otherwise.” Well, none of them requested otherwise, so let the chips fall where they may.”

Snippet:

“Obviously, this one intended to send no message at all, discovered the contact form wouldn’t allow that, and was too full of impotent rage to think of anything except “EOM.””

[Cindy]

blog:

http://michellemalkin.com/2007/12/22/abc-news-reports-on-tsas-secret-security-center-except-its-not-so-secret-anymore/

“ABC News reports on ‘TSA’s Secret Security Center’–except it’s not so ‘secret’ anymore:”
By Michelle Malkin • December 22, 2007 09:15 AM

BLOG ENTRY SNIPPET: “Am I the only one who read this ABC News report and wondered: “Why the hell am I reading this?””

[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3485501,00.html

Qassam rocket lands in Sderot; no injuries

Published: 12.22.07, 22:21 / Israel News

A Qassam rocket landed in an industrial park in Sderot Satruday evening.

So far, there have been no reports of injuries or property damage. (Shmulik Hadad)

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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3485469,00.html

Explosives hurled at IDF force near Bethlehem, no injuries reported

Published: 12.22.07, 20:03 / Israel News

Palestinians hurled an explosive device at IDF troops operating north-west of Bethlehem, Saturday. No injuries were reported. (Efrat Weiss)

[Cindy]

http://www.pandemicflu.gov
http://www.avianflu.gov
http://www.birdflu.gov

Snippet: “Flu terms defined — Seasonal flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.”

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http://threatswatch.org/rapidrecon/2007/12/us-readiness-for-flu-outbreak/

“US Readiness for Flu Outbreak ‘Spotty’”
By Jay Fraser on December 22, 2007 at 6:54 AM

[Cindy]

Ding. Ding. Bong.

We have a winner for today’s STUCK ON STUPID award and I do believe Rafsanjani will be a contender in this year’s competition for the ULTIMATE STUCK ON STUPID award 2007.

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blog:

http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/4227.htm

“Rafsanjani In Eid Al-Adha Sermon: Americans Suffer Most From Bush’s “Axis of Evil” Statement; U.S. To Blame For Daily Crimes Worldwide; Iran Favors Peace, Tranquility”

BLOG ENTRY SNIPPET: “Iranian Expediency Council Chairman Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani told worshippers today at Eid Al-Adha prayers: “Ever since the U.S. president started speaking of the axis of evil, Americans have suffered the most damage. Americans raise their military budget annually. Their war casualties are high and they have many physical and psychological war disabled. This has turned into a disaster for them.””

SNIPPET: “Source: IRNA, December 21, 2007”

[Cindy]

Regarding Iran:

http://truthusa.com/a/index.php?topic=672.0
http://truthusa.com/a/index.php?topic=1296.0
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html

[Cindy]

Note: Video included

http://off-topic.internet-haganah.com/archives/001309.html

“AWARD FOR MOST CREATIVE USE OF A HAMAS GUY WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF A GUNFIGHT”
(December 22, 2007)

[Cindy]

http://www.rewardsforjustice.net/index.cfm?page=Bin_Laden&language=english

“Wanted
Usama bin Ladin
Up to $25 Million Reward”

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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3485562,00.html

“Bin Laden talking again
Al-Qaeda leader’s propaganda effort can’t mask group’s radical, murderous nature”

Yoram Shweitzer
Published: 12.23.07, 09:24 / Israel Opinion

[Cindy]

Additional link UPDATE:

http://www.HelpBobLevinson.com

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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,317993,00.html
(AP)

“Wife of Former FBI Agent Fails to Find Husband in Iran”
Saturday, December 22, 2007

TEHRAN, Iran —

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Her 59-year-old husband was last seen March 8 on Kish, where he had gone to seek information on cigarette smuggling for a client of his security firm.”

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15995&Itemid=21

Press Release A071223a
December 23, 2007

Coalition forces target al-Qaeda networks in Diyala, 12 suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 12 suspected terrorists today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in the Diyala River Valley region and northern Iraq.

Coalition forces conducted a series of coordinated operations north of Muqdadiyah targeting alleged associates of the network operating in the northeast Diyala River Valley region. One of the targeted individuals is believed to be involved in terrorist media and propaganda operations and a direct associate of senior leadership in the network.

During one of the operations, the ground force detained five suspected terrorists and found a cache of weapons and explosive materials. Local citizens informed Coalition forces that one of the buildings was believed to be rigged with explosives. Once the target area was secure, the ground force called for supporting aircraft to engage the perceived threat, destroying two buildings and the weapons cache to prevent further use by terrorists. Secondary explosions erupted following the strike, indicating that weapons were inside the building. Nearby, the ground force located and safely destroyed another building reportedly used for terrorist operations.

Northeast of the city, Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals believed to be involved in the terrorist networks operating in the Hamrin Mountains and the Diyala River Valley region. Reports indicate the area is an al-Qaeda operations area used for training and facilitation activities. In addition to the wanted individuals, the ground force detained two suspected terrorists on site.

During other operations near Samarra and Mosul, Coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists while targeting associates of al-Qaeda networks responsible for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.

“Our tireless efforts to remove al-Qaeda from Iraq reach into every corner of the country,” said Maj. Winfield Danielson, an MNF-I spokesman. “There is no safe haven for terrorists in Iraq.”

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[Cindy]

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3485627,00.html

2 Qassam rockets land in Eshkol regional council, no injuries
Published: 12.23.07, 12:13 / Israel News

Two Qassam rockets fired from the southern Gaza Strip Sunday landed in an open field within the Eshkol regional council.

No one was injured and no damage was reported. (Shmulik Hadad)