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Threat Matrix: March 2008
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Posted on 03/05/2008 5:59:39 PM PST by nwctwx

:::FreeRepublic's Threat Matrix:::
Critical Threats: Blank When None
Petraeus: Al Qaida Trying to 'Come Back In'

U.S. military officials said there will be no significant reduction in coalition troops in the Baghdad area as part of an effort to stop the Al Qaida offensive in northern Iraq.

They said Al Qaida was trying to reenter Baghdad and reverse its losses in 2007.

"Al Qaida is trying to come back in," U.S. military commander Gen. David Petraeus said. "We can feel it and see it, and what we're trying to do is rip out any roots before they can get deeply into the ground." Read More


Threat Matrix:
March 2008
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To: All; backhoe; piasa; Jet Jaguar

http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006294.html
06 March 2008
INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: “TARGET ACQUISITION IS EVERYTHING*”

SNIPPET: “LEE Media Network: down.”

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http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006293.html
05 March 2008
INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: “THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE LEE MEDIA FORUM”

SNIPPET: “Noting the first 24 user IDs. Given people’s habit of reusing usernames across sites and email addresses, the reader will find many interesting lines of inquiry. Try hitman_codename786 for starters.”

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http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/191556.php
THE JAWA REPORT - blog: “LEE MEDIA: TALIBAN BEHEAD THREE ‘SPIES’”
(March 3, 2008)

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http://internet-haganah.com/harchives/006291.html
INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: “LEE MEDIA NETWORK PRESENTS: ‘DOES THIS BOMB VEST MAKE ME LOOK FAT?’”
(March 2, 2008)


41 posted on 03/06/2008 1:33:26 AM PST by Cindy
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Thanks to Jet Jaguar for the ping to this thread.

Note: The following post is a quote:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981182/posts

Small explosive device thrown at military recruitment office in Times Square, Manhattan
ABC News | Gigantor
Posted on 03/06/2008 1:27:49 AM PST by Gigantor

Breaking: small explosive device thrown at military recruiting office in Times Square, New York City.


42 posted on 03/06/2008 1:36:54 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.1010wins.com/Cops:-H-S—Attack-Plot-Foiled/1773451

Posted: Wednesday, 05 March 2008 8:58PM

“Police: Planned ‘Military Style Assault’ at High School Foiled”

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) —

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “State police detectives Michael Lamonaco and Kenneth Koenig, working with officials from the other agencies, then began a more extensive investigation and spoke with nine of the student’s acquaintances, described by Della Fave as five juveniles and four adult males, all of whom live in Belvidere or nearby White Township. Della Fave would not say whether any of them were also students.

“Investigators learned that the military-style plot was being developed, and that (those involved) had begun doing surveillance work at the school and were working to identify possible escape routes,’’ Della Fave said.

Authorities notified the student’s father, who voluntarily surrendered some guns in his house to authorities. Della Fave said all the weapons were legally registered and that the father has been assisting investigators.

The student, whose name was not disclosed, has been hospitalized for a mental health evaluation, Della Fave said. He has not yet been charged.

James M. Shipps, 22, of Belvidere, was charged with creating a false public alarm, making terroristic threats and hindering apprehension, Della Fave said. He was being held in the county jail on $50,000 bail. It was not immediately clear if he had retained a lawyer.”


43 posted on 03/06/2008 1:42:23 AM PST by Cindy
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Note: Suspect sketch included.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2008/03/04/2008-03-04_wouldbe_rapist_attacks_two_women_in_sepa-2.html

“Would-be rapist attacks two women in separate incidents in West Village”
BY KERRY BURKE, ALISON GENDAR AND ETHAN ROUEN
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS
Tuesday, March 4th 2008, 1:12 PM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A would-be rapist lurking in the doorway of a West Village church viciously attacked two women in separate incidents, police said Monday.”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The suspect is described as Hispanic, in his 20s, about 5-feet-7 and about 140 pounds. Police urge anyone with information to call (800) 577-TIPS.”


44 posted on 03/06/2008 2:11:04 AM PST by Cindy
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More Details UPDATE:

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23331888-662,00.html

“Travel agent phoned hostage mid-hijack”

March 06, 2008 11:57am

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Previously...

http://wtop.com/?nid=105&sid=1357562

WTOP.com (AP): Shangai, China - “AUSTRALIANS TAKEN HOSTAGE IN CHINA FREED” (ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Police in China have shot and killed a local man who took 10 Australians hostage on a tourist bus.”) (March 5, 2008, 5:29 am)

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ned=us&q=%22Xia+Tao%22&btnG=Search+News


45 posted on 03/06/2008 2:40:40 AM PST by Cindy
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More Details...

http://www.fitnathemovie.com/

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http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=/Culture/archive/200803/CUL20080306a.html

“Europe Braces for Release of Film Linking Koran to Terror”
By Patrick Goodenough
CNSNews.com International Editor
March 06, 2008


46 posted on 03/06/2008 3:16:24 AM PST by Cindy
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PERSECUTION.ORG
http://www.persecution.org

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http://www.onenewsnow.com/Persecution/Default.aspx?id=68921

“Violence escalates for Christians in Iraq”
Allie Martin - OneNewsNow - 3/6/2008 4:00:00 AM


47 posted on 03/06/2008 3:34:33 AM PST by Cindy
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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17464&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080306-04
March 6, 2008

Citizen uses tip line to reveal cache in New Baghdad

BAGHDAD – An Iraqi citizen called a tip line informing Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces about munitions in the New Baghdad district of eastern Baghdad, March 4.

Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, responded to the tip and seized three 80 mm rocket rounds, two 120 mm rocket rounds and an explosively formed penetrator.

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48 posted on 03/06/2008 3:36:44 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17463&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080306-03
March 6, 2008

Sons of Iraq in Sabbah Nissan discover weapons cache

BAGHDAD – The Sons of Iraq of Sabbah Nissan, a village southeast of Baghdad, discovered a large weapons cache and handed it over to Soldiers of Battery A, 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery at Forward Operating Base Hammer Feb. 28.

This was the most recent of 13 weapons caches the SOI have brought to Battery A since the inception of the SOI program in Sabbah Nissan.

The cache consisted of 28 rocket propelled grenade motors, five 125 mm artillery rounds, two 60 mm mortars, one 125 mm HEAT round, one 82 mm mortar, one rocket propelled grenade warhead, two fuses and a 155 mm round.

“The Sons of Iraq have given us two caches this week,” said Spc. Andrew Watson, from La Porte, Ind., Battery A. “They have given us about one a week, but this was one of the largest.”

Watson said the Sabbah Nissan’s SOI performance has improved consistently since they began working with the unit.

“At first, they weren’t very organized,” he said. “Many of their leaders had previously served in the Iraqi Army and they have used that training to instill more professionalism in the group.

“They have been trained and have come a long way from where they were. They are a lot more proficient in everything they do now,” Watson said. “They have seen how we set up water drops and vehicle searches, and are doing a good job of doing those on their own now.”

Pfc. Robert Meadows, from Jacksontown, Ohio, Battery A, said residents in the area have become more accepting of 3rd HBCT Soldiers and believes that has allowed Battery A and the SOI to find more caches based on information provided by them.

“The people here are very friendly,” Meadows said. “The children in the area wait for us along the side of the road and salute when we drive by. The adults wave when we are out. I’d say we have a good relationship.”

Many of the Soldiers believe the area is improving and will continue to do so in the future.

“I think things here will keep improving after we leave,” said Spc. Alex Katsan, from Grafton, W. Va., Battery A. “We are helping them less and less every time we go out. I can see them standing up and doing things on their own without our help.”

Watson said the SOI improvement is as an example of the progress happening in the area without the 3rd HBCT’s assistance.

“Sheik Kassam (leader of the SOI) is willing to work with us because he knows that we will do what we say we will and we are only here to back up what he is trying to do,” Watson said.

The good relationship Battery A has built with the local population will only help further the progress of the area, he added.

“The people here are working hard to secure their area and improve their quality of life,” Watson said. “Anything we have done to help them has been appreciated. I think they will continue to turn in caches and keep the area safe so they can keep moving forward.”

Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel with 789th Ordnance Company, from Ft. Benning, Ga., currently attached to 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, secured the cache for future disposal.

The 1-10 FA is assigned to 3rd HBCT, 3rd Infantry Division, from Fort Benning, Ga., and has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since March 2007.

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49 posted on 03/06/2008 3:38:12 AM PST by Cindy
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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17462&Itemid=128

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080306-02
March 6, 2008

ISWAT, U.S. Special Forces kill 9, detain 8 in Ninewa province

BALAD, Iraq – The Tal Afar Special Weapons and Tactics team, advised by U.S. Special Forces, killed nine criminals and detained eight suspects during an operation to disrupt an al Qaeda in Iraq cell south of Tal Afar in western Ninewa province March 2.

During the intelligence-driven operation against a known criminal support base and suspected training camp, Iraqi SWAT and U.S. SF targeted a cell responsible for assassinations, improvised explosive device attacks, and illegal traffic control points throughout the Tal Afar area. The cell is also suspected of conducting recent rocket attacks in the area against Iraqi civilians, Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.

When approaching the camp, several fighters attacked the lead Iraqi SWAT and U.S. SF vehicles with heavy fire from rifles and at least one machine gun. One SWAT vehicle was hit and disabled by a PKC machine gun, killing three Iraqi SWAT members and wounding three others.

ISWAT and U.S. SF continued while under heavy fire from several locations in the camp and adjacent wadi. During this engagement, nine enemy fighters were killed.

Three Iraqi civilians were wounded and treated on-site. Eight suspected cell members were detained for further questioning, including two who were wounded and evacuated to a Coalition Forces hospital for treatment. The three Iraqi SWAT team members were also evacuated for treatment.

The operation discovered 100 meters of electrical wire and 12 blasting caps for constructing IEDs, one PKC machine gun, one RPG-7 rocket launcher, four AK-47 rifles, nine grenades, more than 1,500 rounds of ammunition, and one Belgian-made landmine.

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50 posted on 03/06/2008 3:39:32 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/farc/
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/hugochavez
http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/chavez

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=B1783706-E177-4075-89AC-1F5AB38C6ECA

“Chávez, the FARC, and Threats of War”
By Ray Walser
The Heritage Foundation | Thursday, March 06, 2008


51 posted on 03/06/2008 3:42:51 AM PST by Cindy
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RECAP:

FRONTPAGE MAGAZINE.com (THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION): "CHAVEZ, THE FARC, AND THREATS OF WAR" by Ray Walser (March 6, 2008)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "FARC FALLOUT: ASSESSING DIRTY BOMB CLAIMS" by Aaron Mannes (March 5, 2008)

Link

FreeRepublic.com - Discussion Forum (AP via BRIEBART): "SEIZED LAPTOP SHOWS CHAVEZ-REBEL TIES" (March 5, 2008)

IBD EDITORIALS: "OIL FOR TERROR" by Investor's Business Daily (Posted March 4, 2008, 4:20 pm PT)

YNET NEWS.com (REUTERS): "COLOMBIA SAYS FARC WANTED TO MAKE RADIOACTIVE BOMB" (Pbulished March 4, 2008, 13:52)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "GROWING INTERNATIONAL FREE-FOR-ALL, AS CHARGES MOUNT ON CHAVEZ LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST TIES" by Johnathan Winer (March 4, 2008)

COUNTERTERRORISM BLOG.org: "HUGO's OVERWROUGHT REACTION TO REYES' KILLING" by Aaron Mannes (March 4, 2008)

Link

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52 posted on 03/06/2008 3:51:44 AM PST by Cindy
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https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=80704

YOU ARE HERE: Home > Reports > Consular Affairs Bulletins > Report
“Warden Message: Ecuador-Colombia Tensions; Caution Urged”
CONSULAR AFFAIRS BULLETINS
Americas - Ecuador
4 Mar 2008


53 posted on 03/06/2008 3:53:24 AM PST by Cindy
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_3072.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Thu Mar 06 2008 03:55:24 GMT-0800 (PST).

LEBANON

October 17, 2007


54 posted on 03/06/2008 3:55:03 AM PST by Cindy
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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3515664,00.html

3 arrested in Philippines on suspicion of plotting to bomb embassies
Published: 03.06.08, 10:51 / Israel News

Philippine authorities say they have arrested three suspected Middle Eastern militants suspected of involvement in a plot to bomb the US and three other foreign embassies in Manila.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita says one man was arrested in Manila, while the others were separately captured recently in the south. (AP)


55 posted on 03/06/2008 3:57:22 AM PST by Cindy
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_2190.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Thu Mar 06 2008 03:59:48 GMT-0800 (PST).

PHILIPPINES

February 13, 2008


56 posted on 03/06/2008 3:59:19 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/Florida-Official-Wants-Retired-Police-to-Carry-Guns-/1$40462

“Florida Official Wants Retired Police to Carry Guns”

Posted: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Updated: March 5th, 2008 10:37 AM EDT

MARK HOLLIS, Staff Writer
Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)


57 posted on 03/06/2008 4:22:20 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1981129/posts

“Insects become fly-on-the-wall spies with tiny cameras, radio controls and microphones”
The Daily Mail (U.K.) ^ | March 5, 2008 | FIONA MACRAE
Posted on 03/05/2008 7:41:37 PM PST by Stoat


58 posted on 03/06/2008 4:24:16 AM PST by Cindy
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Note: The following news brief is a quote:

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3515773,00.html

Qassam rocket hits house in Sderot; several suffer from shock
Published: 03.06.08, 14:09 / Israel News

A Qassam rocket fired from the northern Gaza Strip landed near a house in the southern town of Sderot.
Several people suffered from shock. The Islamic Jihad’s military wing claimed responsibility for the attack.

Seven Qassam rockets have landed in the western Negev since Thursday morning. (Shmulik Hadad and Ali Waked)


59 posted on 03/06/2008 4:25:49 AM PST by Cindy
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http://www.wtop.com/?nid=104&sid=1354545

“Vegas Clinic May Have Sickened Thousands”
March 6, 2008 - 6:12am

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY
Associated Press Writer

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “LAS VEGAS (AP) - Nearly 40,000 people learned this week that a trip to the doctor may have made them sick. In a type of scandal more often associated with Third World countries, a Las Vegas clinic was found to be reusing syringes and vials of medication for nearly four years. The shoddy practices may have led to an outbreak of the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus and exposed patients to HIV, too.”


60 posted on 03/06/2008 4:30:10 AM PST by Cindy
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