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Posted on 08/01/2008 12:17:04 PM PDT by nwctwx
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PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html
“Worldwide Caution”
July 16, 2008
SNIPPET: “This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world.”
bttt
Well now, we had zero fun today with a lot of techno stuff.
Good news to you interesting characters, everything is up and running.
Isn’t that peachy?
Yep, sure is.
Note: Photo included.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2064090/posts
“Guilty: Britain’s youngest ever terrorist, 16, who had guide to death and explosives in his home”
dailymail.co.uk ^ | August 18, 2008 | Chris Brooke and Colin Fernandez
Posted on August 18, 2008 7:55:05 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A schoolboy who joined a cell of Islamic fanatics targeting the Royal Family has become Britain’s youngest convicted terrorist.
Hammaad Munshi, now 18, became obsessed with terrorism while aged 15 and studying for his GCSEs.
Instead of revising he spent hours secretly surfing jihadist websites and distributing material as part of a ‘conspiracy to wipe-out’ non-Muslims.
A computer expert, the teenager set up a website giving advice on how to make bombs, detonators, Napalm and using machine guns.
He was arrested at the age of 16 as he walked home from school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, following a GCSE exam.
Police who had linked him to a terror cell ringleader found a handwritten note under his bed indicating he wanted to die as a martyr.”
http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
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http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/9258.htm
(”Source: IRNA, Iran, August 17, 2008”)
“Iranian Ambassador To Russia: Tehran, Moscow In Agreement On Bushehr Nuclear Facility”
Posted at: 2008-08-18
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http://www.thememriblog.org/iran/blog_personal/en/9250.htm
(”Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, August 17, 2008”
“Former IRGC Official: Iran Operating Assassination Unit In Iraq”
Posted at: 2008-08-18
Adding on to Iran:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022272.php
(REUTERS)
August 18, 2008
“Coming soon: the Islamosatellite”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday it was ready to help fellow Muslim states launch satellites into orbit after it successfully put a dummy satellite into orbit — a move that may increase Western suspicions over its atomic ambitions.
Iran said on Sunday it had put the home-grown dummy satellite into orbit on a domestically made rocket for the first time. The long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into space can also be used for launching weapons.”
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Previously...
http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022261.php
(AP)
August 17, 2008
“Iran successfully tests rocket capable of carrying satellites, among other things”
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Previously...
http://jihadwatch.org/archives/019818.php
February 5, 2008
“”It’s life, Jim, but not as we know it”: Iran launches space program”
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50847
“Irregular Warfare Capabilities Remain Priority for DoD”
By Tim Kilbride
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2055031/posts?page=579#579
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50848
“$2 Million Humanitarian Mission in Georgia to Continue”
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50849
“Secretary Rice Offers ‘Deep Gratitude’ to Resigning Pakistani President”
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50852
Troops Catch 14 Suspects, Seize Weapons in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured 14 suspects and seized scores of weapons and munitions in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
In Iraq today:
— Troops in Baghdad detained seven suspected terrorists, including a man wanted by coalition forces. Military officials said the wanted man allegedly conspires with al-Qaida in Iraq leaders in the southern belt of the Iraqi capital.
— Elsewhere in Baghdad, coalition forces launched a precision operation and caught a suspect who military officials believe is a liaison between extremist groups aligned with al-Qaida in Iraq and terrorist cells in the southern belt.
— Coalition troops captured a man in Beiji wanted for his ties to al-Qaida in Iraq’s overlapping foreign terrorist and bombing networks in the Tigris River Valley.
— Iraqi police, acting on a tip, discovered nine mortar rounds, two rifles and ammunition in Baghdad’s Furat neighborhood.
During operations yesterday:
— Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained three known criminals in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad.
— Coalition forces in Mosul detained two suspected terrorists while targeting al-Qaida in Iraq operatives linked to networks that facilitate the movement of foreign terrorists into the country.
— Combined forces confiscated weapons stockpiles in Baghdad and north of Karmah, and, a day earlier, near the border town of Amarah. The caches contained munitions rounds, assault rifles, bomb-making materials and other equipment, military officials said.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=50853
Troops in Afghanistan Kill Armed Militants, Seize Suspect
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2008 – Coalition and Afghan forces killed an unknown number of armed militants and seized a suspect in Afghanistan yesterday, military officials said.
Enemy fighters attacked a coalition base in the Bermel Valley of Paktika province with small-arms, machine-gun and rocket fire. Combined forces retaliated with machine-gun and mortar fire, killing several militants, military officials said.
No Afghan, coalition forces or civilian casualties were reported.
Meanwhile, as troops searched for a Taliban leader in a compound in the Tag Ab district of Kapisa province, they came under fire from multiple enemy fighters.
Coalition forces responded with air strikes and small-arms fire, killing the insurgents, military officials said.
Troops discovered and destroyed assault rifles, rocket-propelled grenades and ammunition.
In Khowst province yesterday, coalition forces detained a militant responsible for assisting foreign fighters entering Afghanistan, military officials said.
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 101 news releases.)
FBI.gov: "AMERITHRAX INVESTIGATION"
August 14, 2008
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://albany.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel08/terroristhoax081408.htm
NEW YORK MAN INDICTED ON COCAINE CONSPIRACY, FIREARMS, AND TERRORIST HOAX CHARGES
The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont stated that on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, a federal grand jury in Rutland, Vermont returned a superseding indictment charging Samuel Jones, 44, of Granville, New York, with the perpetration of a terrorist hoax.
The eleven-count superseding indictment also charges Jones with conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, possessing with the intent to distribute cocaine, and distributing cocaine. In addition, Jones faces two counts alleging that he possessed firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes and five counts alleging that, as a convicted felon, he possessed firearms and ammunition. Jones has two previous felony convictions in the State of New York for the possession of controlled substances and a previous felony conviction in the State of Vermont for retail theft. He is therefore prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
According to court records, on August 2, 2007, Jones conveyed false information that a terrorist group, which he claimed was his source of supply for drugs, would soon use ambulances outfitted with explosive devices to damage and destroy hospitals in Albany, New York. Jones stated that the ambulances outfitted with explosive devices were stored in a warehouse in Albany, New York. Jones claimed to have visited the warehouse and seen the outfitted ambulances. The FBI in Albany investigated Jones’ claims and ultimately determined they were false. Under federal law, it is a crime to falsely allege a terrorist plot or to create a terrorist hoax. A person convicted of this offense faces a penalty of up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and may be ordered to reimburse any law enforcement agency for the cost of responding to or investigating such a hoax.
Jones was arrested on July 2, 2007, by the Vermont State Police after nearly striking a State Police Detective with his vehicle and then leading the Vermont State Police on a high speed chase around Lake Bomoseen. He was ultimately apprehended after crashing his vehicle and jumping into Lake Bomoseen to escape. Jones is also facing charges in Vermont District Court related to these events.
Jones faces a mandatory minimum of 45 years and a maximum of life in prison, as well as an $8,000,000 fine, if convicted. The actual sentence, in the event of conviction, will be determined in accordance with the federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The United States Attorney emphasized that the charges contained in the superseding indictment are accusations only and the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The United States Attorney commended the Vermont State Police, the New York State Police, the Southern Vermont Drug Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department for their hard work on this matter. The prosecutor is Assistant United States Attorney Timothy C. Doherty, Jr. Samuel Jones is represented by Matt Harnett.
August 15, 2008
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://washingtondc.fbi.gov/dojpressrel/pressrel08/wfo081508a.htm
Virginia Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison on Weapons and Explosives Charges Following Arrest on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON— A Virginia man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison following his conviction on multiple weapons charges, including possession of explosives and the attempted manufacture or possession of a weapon of mass destruction near the U.S. Capitol in January 2008, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeffrey A. Taylor and U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) Chief Phillip D. Morse Sr. announced today.
Michael Stephen Gorbey, 38, received the sentence earlier today in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia before the Honorable Gregory Jackson, who said “it was only by the Grace of God that nobody was hurt.” The court also stated that “there is a very dangerous side” to Gorbey.
Gorbey was found guilty on May 19, 2008, by a Superior Court jury of unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; two counts of carrying a dangerous weapon; possession of an unregistered firearm; eight counts of possession of unregistered ammunition; possessing, transporting or transferring explosives; and attempted manufacture or possession of a weapon of mass destruction. This case marks the first time that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia charged a person with attempting to manufacture or possess a weapon of mass destruction based upon the local District of Columbia statute that was passed in response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Evidence at trial showed that on Jan. 18, 2008, Gorbey drove into the District of Columbia after being told that he could not get an appointment with U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. Gorbey had purportedly requested an appointment with the Chief Justice to tell him about a massive government conspiracy that Gorbey believed included attempts on Gorbey’s life. After driving into the District of Columbia, Gorbey parked his truck several blocks away from the Supreme Court. The defendant then put on a bullet-proof vest and armed himself with a pump-action shotgun, 27 rounds of shotgun ammunition and a sword that was nearly three feet long. Gorbey then started walking down First Street, NE, towards the U.S. Supreme Court. A citizen alerted officers who confronted Gorbey at gunpoint. After ignoring several orders to drop his weapon, the defendant finally placed the shotgun on the ground and officers took him into custody.
Officers located Gorbey’s truck in the unit block of D Street, NE, and a trained canine indicated there were explosives inside of the truck. Members of the USCP Hazardous Devices Unit detonated a small charge inside of the truck to disrupt a suspected bomb, and then searched the truck. The officers did not locate any explosives; however, they did locate approximately 750 additional rounds of ammunition. After the search of the vehicle by the bomb technicians, the vehicle was towed to a government facility in the District of Columbia, where it was secured for further investigation. Three weeks later, officers conducted a more thorough search of the truck after obtaining a search warrant. During this search, a crime scene search officer located a homemade bomb behind the bench seat of the truck. The bomb was made out of a bottle of lead shot and a box of shotgun shells that were duct-taped to a metal can of black gunpowder. This device was disrupted using a high-velocity stream of water and the remnants of the bomb were sent to the FBI’s forensics laboratory in Quantico, Va. An expert who examined the device found what appeared to be a small hole in the can that could have been used to hold a fuse for the bomb. This same expert testified that if detonated, the device could have caused death or serious bodily injury to multiple people.
“Today’s sentence recognizes the significant threat that Gorbey posed to the public at large and to those government officials he believed had offended him,” said U.S. Attorney Taylor. “As the court noted today, but for the professionalism and patience of the uniformed members of the U.S. Capitol Police, this could easily have developed into a deadly confrontation. This case serves as an important reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers take each day to protect the citizens, employees and institutions of the Nation’s Capitol.”
“I am very proud of the U.S. Capitol Police officers who successfully prevented a dangerous felon from inflicting harm to our community,” said USCP Chief Morse. “We also want to thank the Assistant U.S. Attorneys for their outstanding work and prosecution of Gorbey. These outstanding efforts and the combined teamwork have resulted in getting a felon off the streets.”
In announcing today’s sentence, U.S. Attorney Taylor and USCP Chief Morse commended USCP Liaison Sergeant Wayne Howell who coordinated efforts to interview dozens of officers who were involved in this case; USCP Criminal Investigators Mark Crawford, Joseph DePalma, Dennis Holland and Hugh Thatcher; USCP Uniformed Officers Peter Geyer, Deeben Kang, Daniel Nutter, Bryan Carter, Ryan Gainey, Tony Buffington, David Berkeley, J. Creekmur and Matthew Tighe; USCP Evidence Technicians Jonathan Klipa, Mark Schwalm, Paul West, Frank Pollack, Lonnie Lane, Matthew Shelfo and Joel Hobbs; USCP Hazardous Devices Unit members Sergeant Michael DeCarlo, Sergeant Charles Wood, Robert Simpson, Yusef Norris, Robert Simmons, Daniel Aranyosi, Anthony Sancho and Peter Schulze; USCP Officers Shannon Gadsby and Melissa Allison; Joint Terrorism Task Force members Special Agent Patrick Race, Special Agent Michael Matten, Special Agent Aidan Garcia and Special Agent Bryan Hayes; and the FBI Supervisory Special Agent Daniel Hickey, who testified at trial as the government’s expert witness on explosives and explosive devices. In addition, U.S. Attorney Taylor and USCP Chief Morse cited the efforts of several members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office staff, including Litigation Services Technicians Timothy Linders and Errol Spears; Paralegal Phalyn Hunt; Intelligence Analyst Larry Grasso; and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer Kerkhoff and John Cummings who investigated and prosecuted the case.
Note Really Off Topic:
http://www.investigativeproject.org/article/752
“Zogby Then and Now”
IPT News
August 18, 2008
ADDING to post no. 591:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/globaldiplomacy/
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http://jewishworldreview.com/cols/sowell081908.php3
“Georgia on our mind”
By Thomas Sowell
(August 19, 2008)
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3584511,00.html
(AP)
“Torah scrolls stolen from NYC synagogue”
Published: 08.19.08, 00:57 / Israel News
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Eight Torah scrolls of Hebrew Scriptures valued at around $500,000 have been stolen from a Jewish center in Queens borough of New York.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “She says many of the congregants are Holocaust survivors and the Torahs had been dedicated to their families.”
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