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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[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/emp/
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039471/posts?page=11#11

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http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=48973533-18B4-4903-BF1A-F083C43B1667

“The Next High-Tech Threat to U.S. Security”
By Paul M. Weyrich
FreeCongress.com | Tuesday, July 01, 2008

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039540/posts

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http://www.hyscience.com/archives/2008/06/human_trafficki.php

“Human Trafficking Horror: ‘Mexicans In Florida Behead Little Girl Who Resisted Being Raped’ (Where’s the media on this?)”

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VIDEO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGC4KCt2s0

“MEXICANS BEHEAD LITTLE GIRL WHO REFUSED TO BE RAPED”
(Added June 24, 2008)

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039548/posts

“2 suspects in W.Va. minister killing found in Ohio”
the derrick ^
Posted on July 1, 2008 7:51:43 PM PDT by Coleus

[BurbankKarl]

It was the carpet cleaners mixing the wrong chems...probably the old ammonia with chlorine, which will knock you out quickly. The air system carried the fumes a couple floors down.

[Cindy]

Thank you BurbankKarl for the update.

That’s a mistake the carpet cleaners will make only once, I’m sure.

[Cindy]

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

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Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039593/posts

Accused Mexican Witch killed with Infant Daughter
Asia One ^ | 06.02.2008 | AFP
Posted on July 1, 2008 10:35:20 PM PDT by Coffee200am

PACHUCA, MEXICO - THREE suspects confessed to strangling and cutting into pieces a woman and her three-month old daughter because they feared they were witches, police in this central Mexican town said on Tuesday.

Pachuca police spokesman Ms Norberto Munoz said the remains of the woman and her infant were found ‘with signs of having been strangled, quartered and burned.’

The three female suspects - who police have not named - were arrested ‘and declared that they committed the crime to stop supposed acts of witchcraft of the mother and her daughter,’ Ms Munoz said.

The remains of the victims were found in the ashes of a furnace in the town of Coyuya, an indigenous town in the mountain region of Hidalgo state.

[Cindy]

June 30, 2008

Note: The following text is a quote:

http://oklahomacity.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel08/terrorismhoax063008.htm

STUDENT PLEADS GUILTY IN TERRORISM HOAX THREAT CASE

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – John C. Richter, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, announced that JASON RAY SHANDY, 19, of Tuttle, Oklahoma, pled guilty today in United States District Court to falsely reporting a plot to bomb at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). In pleading guilty, the defendant acknowledged in open court that he called the Edmond Police Department’s 911 Communications Center on April 22, 2008 and falsely reported that he had overheard three men talking about blowing up UCO. The defendant admitted that he knew it was false and illegal when he made the call and that he provided detailed descriptions in order that his false report would be believed. Under the terms of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed that his sentence could be enhanced by the Court based on his attempts to impede or obstruct the investigation in this case.

The defendant was indicted by a federal grand jury in May. The indictment alleged that around 10:30 p.m. on April 22, 2008, the defendant made an emergency 911 call to the Edmond Police Department reporting that he had overheard three Middle-Eastern individuals at a 7-Eleven talking about blowing up UCO. Based on the report, a comprehensive response was initiated by civilian and law enforcement authorities, including the Edmond Police Department, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, the UCO Police, and the UCO Administration.

At sentencing, Shandy faces up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and restitution which includes expenses incurred by the UCO, the UCO Police, Edmond Police and the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office. A sentencing hearing will be set by the Court within approximately 90 days.

The case is a result of an investigation conducted by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, the Edmond Police Department, the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, and the UCO Police. The case is being prosecuted by United States Attorney John C. Richter.

[Cindy]

IN THE U.S.A.:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039613/posts

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Note: Photo and video included.

http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/16761534/detail.html

“Woman In Trouble For Flying American Flag In Neighborhood”

POSTED: 3:43 pm EDT July 1, 2008
UPDATED: 6:53 pm EDT July 1, 2008

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa.

[Cindy]

PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

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Note: Make sure to see the art and the picture of the pretty lilies.

http://www.lc.org/media/9980/images/Artwork.pdf

IN THE U.S.A.:

http://www.onenewsnow.com/Legal/Default.aspx?id=160638

“Couple loses job, home over art”
Jeff Johnson - OneNewsNow - 7/1/2008 10:20:00 AM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A married couple evicted from their apartment and fired from their jobs as managers of the complex is taking the owner of the complex to federal court. They claim their only offense was hanging a piece of Christian artwork in the office.

For more than eight years, Daniel and Sharon Dixon managed the Thornwood Terrace Apartments in Lake City, Florida. And for most of that time, a stained-glass portrayal of a lily with the phrase “Consider the Lilies … Matthew 6:28” hung in their office. That was about to change when the company that owns the complex hired a new regional supervisor.”

[Cindy]

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

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BLOG:

Note: The following blog entry is a quote:

http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/8230.htm

IRGC Upgrades Existing Tank, Completes New Tank

A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) official has stated that the IRGC had completed two projects – an upgrade to the firing system and engine of the T-55 tank, and the construction of a rapid-response tank, the Toussan.

Source: Fars, Iran, June 30, 2008

Posted at: 2008-06-30

[Cindy]

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08060173.htm

Thursday, June 26, 2008

“Zimbabwe: ‘We are being persecuted’
- Mugabe represses and persecutes Harare’s Anglicans”

By Elizabeth Kendal
World Evangelical Alliance Religious Liberty Commission (WEA RLC)
Special to ASSIST News Service

[Cindy]

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

“Nepal Christians hope new republic brings more religious freedom”

By Dan Wooding
Founder of ASSIST Ministries

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “KATHMANDU, NEPAL (ANS) — Christian leaders in Nepal have reported persecution at the hands of Maoist guerrillas, as well as Hindu militants. They are praying the new republic will guarantee their basic human rights.”

[Cindy]

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3562991,00.html

“4 killed as bulldozer driven by terrorist tramples over pedestrians in Jerusalem”

SNIPPET: “Bulldozer driven by Palestinian resident of east Jerusalem tramples over pedestrians, cars in central Jerusalem; driver shot and killed by police officer; four people killed, dozens injured in attack. Reports say two buses flipped over by tractor”

Efrat Weiss
Latest Update: 07.02.08, 13:12 / Israel News

[Cindy]

UPDATE:

Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1214726187517&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Jul 2, 2008 12:49
Police: Terrorist in attack was an Arab resident of eastern Jerusalem
By JPOST.COM STAFF

The terrorist who carried out the deadly bulldozer attack in Jerusalem was an Arab resident of eastern Jerusalem, a holder of a blue identity card that allows free access to all parts of the city.

At least four people were killed and 22 wounded in the attack.

The terrorist was shot and killed by a policeman.

[Cindy]

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

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http://www.metimes.com/Politics/2008/07/01/iran_must_avoid_provocative_nuclear_talk_khamaenei_aide/afp/

“Iran must avoid ‘provocative’ nuclear talk: Khamaenei aide”
by Siavosh GhaziPublished: July 01, 2008

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “TEHRAN (AFP) A top advisor to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Tuesday against “provocative” remarks on Tehran’s nuclear crisis which tend to be associated with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
“The officials and the political experts need to avoid provocative and illogical declarations and slogans,” Ali Akbar Velayati told the hardline Jomhouri Eslami newspaper in an interview.

He did not mention Ahmadinejad by name but the controversial president has caused alarm both inside and outside Iran with his provocative comments on the nuclear drive.”

[Cindy]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html

“Worldwide Caution”
January 17, 2008

SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.”

[Godzilla]

The T-55 was obsolete DECADES ago. The only reason they are still around is because the Soviets built a kajillion of them and sold them to despot countries. A single M-1 could take out companies of T-55 tanks before they could even get in range to try to fire on the M-1.

[BurbankKarl]

Alert #:
5364
Sender: 1084315759
Group: Los Angeles, CA
Code: Other
Agency: LAXPD, LAFD
Frequency: 859.9375 Talkgroup:
Details: Bomb Threat Terminal 3

Man claimed he had a bomb in his luggage....authorities trying to locate bag, which is somewhere between screening and the plane....Terminal 3 evacuated and traffic being rerouted

[BurbankKarl]

Los Angeles International Airport (KABC) -- Cars are being diverted from Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport after a man surrendered himself to officers, claiming he was a terrorist and had a bomb in his bag. Officers arrested the man and shut down traffic on the upper and lower levels of the terminal. The bomb squad is on the way. There is no word on how long traffic will be diverted from the terminal.