A Coast Guard 25-foot defender class boat from Station Seattle enforces a security zone around a Washington State Ferry in Elliot Bay Dec. 22, 2003.
Posted on 08/01/2007 10:32:19 PM PDT by nwctwx
Thanks Joe. There has seemed to be an increase of “pings” to the system lately.
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http://www.japantoday.com/jp/news/416546
Thursday, August 30, 2007
China navy provoking Taiwan with warship intrusions: report
Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 06:54 EDT
TAIPEI — A Chinese navy fleet led by guided-missile destroyers steamed through Taiwanese and Japanese waters on two occasions in April and May, Taiwan Defense Minister Lee Tien-yu was quoted as saying in a report in Wednesday’s Liberty Times, Taiwan’s biggest daily.
Lee confirmed local media reports claiming a Chinese fleet of some five vessels, mostly Luhu-class missile destroyers and distilling ships, based in Qingdao, China, had passed between Okinawa and Miyakojima islands before turning south and traveling along Taiwan’s east coast and passing its southern tip on two occasions in the periods between April 28 and May 11, and May 18 and May 27, the report said.
(Kyodo News)
FBI, campus law enforcement respond to bomb threat (CA)
Pepperdine received several e-mail messages containing bomb threats overnight, according to the university’s chief administrative officer, Phil Phillips.
The university public relations office notified the student body of the threat today via e-mail at 10:34 a.m. Although the statement sent to students said there was “no indication” that the threat was credible, students were warned to report any suspicious people or packages to the campus Department of Public Safety.
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Phillips added that Pepperdine had been notified earlier this week that e-mail threats had been sent to several other college campuses. Neither the message sent to the student body nor Phillip’s statement to the Graphic mentioned the names or locations of these other schools.
http://graphic.pepperdine.edu/special/2007-08-29-bomb2.htm
High-tech gadgets stolen from business (Winnipeg)
Thieves stole a large cache of expensive, brand-name electronics from a Winnipeg business over the weekend, police said today.
More than $225,000 in newer high-tech gadgets were stolen some time between Friday evening and Sunday morning at Aerotech Herman Nelson, located on Eagle Drive in the city’s northwest corner.
A company official did not want to comment because the police investigation is ongoing.
Unknown persons stole eight laptops and accessories, 40 digital cameras and camcorders (mostly Sony and Nikon brands) with accessories, two satellite phones that are Kyocera and Motorola brands, a printer and scanner, 50 cellphones (mostly Nokia, Motorola and Qualcomm brands), two Nokia Communicator phones, 12 Palm Pilots, 500 watches similar in appearance to Rolex and Breitling models, five Garmin and Magellan brand GPS units, and several sets of binoculars.
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Aerotech Herman Nelson manufactures portable heaters for a client list that includes several major international airlines, militaries in a number of foreign countries, and some of the leading oil producers. The company’s heaters are used by customers on the north and south poles, its website states.
http://winnipegsun.com/News/Winnipeg/2007/08/29/4456028.html
“...e-mail threats had been sent to several other college campuses.”
Yes, I had read that and that is interesting.
Ping to Velveeta’s post no. 1965.
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The Washington State Ferry System is the number 1 target in Seattle. I would expect a lot of security, especially this those two tourists on the loose.
They have more intel than what the Seattle Times was reporting...the FBI wouldnt have gone public if they werent worried.
A Coast Guard 25-foot defender class boat from Station Seattle enforces a security zone around a Washington State Ferry in Elliot Bay Dec. 22, 2003.
http://www.terrorism-info.org.il/malam_multimedia/English/eng_n/html/ct_270807e.htm
Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
at the Israel Intelligence Heritage & Commemoration Center (IICC)
August 27 , 2007
“On the morning of August 25 two terrorist operatives infiltrated Israeli territory from the northern Gaza Strip by climbing over the security fence. They intended to carry out a killing attack at the settlement of Netiv Ha’asara north of the Gaza Strip.”
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http://counterterrorismblog.org/2007/08/understanding_and_disrupting_t_1.php
“Understanding and Disrupting Terrorist Financing: Funding Capacity”
By Dennis Lormel
(August 29, 2007)
WASHINGTON TIMES.com: "U.S. SPONSORS ISLAMIC CONVENTION" by Audrey Hudson (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The Justice Department is co-sponsoring a convention held by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) -- an unindicted co-conspirator in an ongoing federal terrorist funding case -- a move that is raising concerns among the Justice's rank and file. Justice lawyers have objected to the affiliation with ISNA, fearing it will undermine the case against the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development in Dallas.") (August 27, 2007)
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Ahmadinejad: Putin Told Me Bushehr Reactor Will Be Completed On Schedule; Iranian Media: Ahmadinejad, Putin Never Met
At an August 28 press conference, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stated that during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the August 16 Shanghai Alliance conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Putin had told him that the reactor at Bushehr would be completed on schedule.
However, according to Iranian media reports, the two never met during the conference.
Following the conference, Ahmadinejad had been criticized by the reformist daily Aftab-e Yazd for missing an opportunity to influence Russia’s position in advance of the U.N. Security Council discussion of Iran’s nuclear dossier in early September.
In contrast, an article on the Iranian website Farda had praised Ahmadinejad for not meeting with Putin, calling this symbolic of the preservation of Iran’s honor and independence, and saying that Iran should continue to boycott Russia in international forums until the desired result is achieved – that is, until Russia stops its hypocrisy towards Iran.
Sources: Farda, Iran, August 17, 2007; Aftab-e Yazd, Iran, August 19, 2007; IRNA, Iran, August 29, 2007
Posted at: 2007-08-29
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47219
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Make Progress Against Insurgents
By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces have been making gains against al Qaeda in Iraq, as citizens step forward to help the security forces and take more responsibility for their country, two U.S. generals in Iraq said today. (Video)
“We know this will continue to be a tough fight and that we must keep the pressure on these (insurgent) networks, but the courageous stand of the local citizens and their cooperation with Iraqi security forces is making a difference,” Army Brig. Gen. Kevin Bergner, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman, said in a news conference in Baghdad.
Bergner highlighted recent gains coalition and Iraqi forces have made, such as:
— Yesterday, Iraqi forces responded rapidly to violence targeting religious pilgrims in Karbala. The Iraqi government also responded, increasing security measures and providing on the ground leadership to help ensure restraint and order.
— On Aug. 20, operations in Tarmiya resulted in the death of an al Qaeda leader who oversaw terrorist operations in the northern belts of Baghdad. The leader was killed after he grabbed a coalition soldier and attempted to detonate a suicide vest.
— Combined engagements this week in the city of Khalis resulted in 33 terrorists killed and three detained and allowed coalition forces to reopen a water canal that had been cut off by insurgents.
— On Aug. 27, nearly 1,000 sheiks and leaders met to reinforce national attention on efforts of reconciliation in the Taji area and to denounce terrorism.
— On Aug. 26, Iraqi soldiers in Mosul stopped a series of insurgent attacks, including two car bomb attacks, a motorcycle-bomb attack, and an al Qaeda ambush.
Bergner pointed to actions of Iraqi security forces in Mosul as proof that Iraqis are in the center of the fight against al Qaeda. “Their courage and perseverance are hard to adequately describe as they fight every day to restore security in their neighborhoods,” he said.
Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik, commander of Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq, joined Bergner at the news conference. He recounted his experiences travelling around Iraq and visiting local security forces. The Iraqis are committed to the fight, he said, but still face many challenges in developing their forces.
Dubik said that he and the Iraqi ministers of defense and interior have to look not only at the fighting force, but at the larger ministerial capacity to keep those forces supported. There has been progress on this front, as the two ministries have increased their defense spending by $4.5 billion over the last two years, he said.
An encouraging recent development has been the spike in numbers of policemen hired by the Iraqi government, Dubik said. In Anbar, more than 8,000 policemen were hired; in Diyala, 5,000 policemen were hired; in Abu Ghraib, 2,000 policemen hired; and in the next six months, about 12,000 new policemen are expected to be hired in Baghdad. This increase is attributable to the surge in offensive operations in the area, he said.
“The reason I find this exciting is, police should provide security, and these are areas that are in transition from security provided by military forces to security provided by police,” Dubik said.
Because Iraqi security forces have grown so quickly, they face a number of challenges, Dubik said. First, it is easier to recruit soldiers than it is leaders, so the force ends up unbalanced. Second, it takes longer to develop mid-grade officers who can lead units effectively. Third, it is difficult to get sufficient equipment delivered on time to units. And fourth, the government must build bases to house units as they are stood up.
“These are all very hard problems, no doubt about it. But … hard doesn’t make it hopeless; it just makes it hard,” Dubik said.
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47221
Coalition Forces Kill Two Terrorists, Detain 22 Suspects in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2007 – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 22 suspected terrorists today during operations targeting senior al Qaeda leaders in central and northern Iraq.
— South of Baghdad, coalition forces killed two terrorists while targeting a Syrian-based explosives expert who facilitates the movement of foreign terrorists in Iraq and is tied to several senior leaders of al Qaeda in Iraq.
— In three related raids around Tarmiyah today, coalition forces captured the al Qaeda emir of the northern belt around Baghdad and six of his associates.
— In two raids in the northern Tigris River Valley, coalition forces captured a suspected close associate of a regional terrorist emir and 14 additional suspects for alleged ties to al Qaeda networks in Bayji and Mosul.
“Al Qaeda in Iraq’s leaders are on the run, and we’re continuing to put pressure on them,” said Army Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman. “Our operations are targeting al Qaeda in Iraq from the top, middle and bottom. There is no safe haven for terrorists here.”
In operations yesterday:
— Iraqi army scouts with U.S. Special Forces advisors detained three suspected al Qaeda leaders, including the al Qaeda emir for operations in Samarra, during an operation in Tikrit. Intelligence indicates the three are linked to an attack on coalition forces Aug. 26 in Samarra that killed two coalition soldiers and two innocent civilians. One of the detainees is reportedly an al Qaeda military coordinator for operations around Samarra, while another detainee is believed to be a local facilitator for al Qaeda operations in Tikrit.
— Soldiers from Multinational Division Baghdad and Iraqi security forces captured four suspected insurgents and recovered a small weapons cache in the Karadah district of eastern Baghdad. The troops uncovered two AK-47 assault rifles, one spotting scope, and three eye pieces in the operation.
In a separate operation yesterday, coalition forces detained a group of 15 individuals traveling together in four vehicles in Baghdad. The group included seven Iraqis and eight Iranian nationals. Forces searched the vehicles as the group passed through a checkpoint and confiscated an AK-47 rifle and two 9 mm pistols in the possession of the Iraqis in the group. The Iraqis serving as a protective detail had identification but no weapons permits and also had Iranian money.
The individuals were allowed to proceed and went into a local hotel. Coalition forces followed shortly after, searched their rooms, and confiscated a laptop computer, cell phones, and a briefcase full of Iranian and U.S. money. The group was taken to a coalition facility for questioning. The Iranian nationals had passports. It was later determined that two of the Iranian individuals were carrying diplomatic credentials. Coalition troops released the Iranian nationals to Iraqi officials.
In other operations this week:
— Iraqi special operations forces with U.S. Special Forces advisors detained a suspected battalion commander of the Jaysh al-Mahdi militia and one suspected insurgent during an intelligence-driven operation in Baghdad on Aug. 27. The suspected Shiia extremist operates in Qhadirah, an area in Baghdad. Reports indicate he directs a group that targets Iraqi citizens. The alleged leader also maintains connections to insurgents in the Hayani area, Baghdad and Basrah. Intelligence indicates the targeted individual’s group also is responsible for emplacing explosively formed penetrators in Sadr City targeting Iraqi and coalition forces, officials said.
— Iraqi police received tips from a local citizen that thwarted insurgent efforts to detonate two car bombs targeting security forces and innocent citizens in Kirkuk on Aug. 26. Police discovered one of the vehicles while responding to a separate attack on a patrol, and a second vehicle was discovered after a concerned citizen phoned in a suspicious truck in the neighborhood. Both police and an Iraqi explosive ordnance team responded and confirmed the presence of a car bomb and safely detonated it.
“We’ve seen a growing capability from the police to coordinate among their own units to deal with these threats,” said Army Capt. Sean Lucas, commander of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment. “The cooperation between the Iraqi police, (emergency services unit), and (explosive ordnance detachment) demonstrates not only a concern for the security of the people, but their ability to provide that security.”
(Compiled from Multinational Corps Iraq, Multinational Force Iraq and Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force Arabian Peninsula news releases.)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47223
Coalition Kills More Than 100 Insurgents in Afghanistan Engagement
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2007 – Afghan national security forces advised by coalition forces killed more than 100 insurgent fighters in a battle that started this morning and still continues in the northern part of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, military officials reported.
The combined force was on a combat patrol five miles south of Chenartu Village when it were attacked by a large group of insurgents from reinforced fighting positions using small arms, heavy machine guns, rocket-propelled grenades and mortars. Throughout the battle, insurgents continued to reinforce the area, engaging Afghan government forces in an attempt to overrun their position.
The Afghan-led force used small arms and crew-served weapons to repel the enemy attack while calling for close-air support, which destroyed the enemy hilltop positions with bombing runs. Coalition aircraft destroyed the reinforced enemy emplacements and sniper positions as well as two trucks used to reinforce and resupply the insurgent force.
One Afghan security force member was killed in the battle. Three coalition forces and three Afghan troops also were wounded in the engagement. No civilians were killed or wounded, as all targets were engaged in open and unpopulated areas.
“Afghan national security forces are maintaining constant pressure on extremists to deny them access to any support bases,” said Army Capt. Vanessa R. Bowman, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokeswoman. “The (Afghan troops) are effectively engaging criminal forces at work in this country and enjoying increasing success in their efforts to bring security to all Afghans. Today’s engagement shows how far they have come in their development.”
In other operations today, Afghan and coalition forces detained seven men in Ghazni province. Intelligence reports led the forces to compounds in the Ghazni district of the province that were suspected of providing sanctuary to a Taliban-affiliated militant. The detainees will be questioned as to their involvement in militant activities, officials said.
“Violent extremists are not concerned with the welfare of the peaceful Afghan people,” Bowman said. “The enemies of peace and stability continue to disregard the safety of non-combatants by hiding amongst them, using civilian areas to support their campaign of terror and willfully disrupting innocent Afghan’s attempts to lead peaceful lives.”
Also today, Afghan and coalition forces detained six suspected militants during an operation in Nangarhar province. The forces suspected the targeted compounds, located in the Boti Kot district, were housing a militant responsible for facilitating the use of improvised explosive devices.
“Pockets of militants continue to attempt to disrupt the efforts toward prosperity in Afghanistan,” Bowman said. “Their negative influence will not be tolerated in a country that has chosen development and progress.”
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
Thanks to Oorang for posting parts 1 and 2 of this 3 part series.
UPDATE:
http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/003841.html
August 28, 2007
“Islamism: James Ujaama & Abu Hamza - Part 1 of 3”
(Note: “This article by Adrian Morgan (Giraldus Cambrensis of Western Resistance) appeared earlier in Family Security Matters and is reproduced with their permission”)
“Why Won’t James Ujaama Testify Against Abu Hamza?”
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http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/003842.html
August 28, 2007
“Islamism: James Ujaama & Abu Hamza - Part 2 of 3”
(Note: “This article by Adrian Morgan (Giraldus Cambrensis of Western Resistance) appeared earlier in Family Security Matters and is reproduced with their permission.”)
“Why Won’t James Ujaama Testify Against Abu Hamza?”
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http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/003844.html
August 29, 2007
“Islamism: James Ujaama & Abu Hamza - Part 3 of 3”
(Note: “This article by Adrian Morgan (Giraldus Cambrensis of Western Resistance) appeared earlier today in Family Security Matters and is reproduced with their permission.”)
“Why Won’t James Ujaama Testify Against Abu Hamza?”
I should say posting parts 1 and 2 links of this 3 part series.
http://www.globalpolitician.com/articledes.asp?ID=3357&cid=11&sid=60
“Delights Of Open Source: Al Qaeda’s Recruiting On YouTube, Secret Agents Are Crowdsourcing”
Angelique van Engelen - 8/30/2007
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