Threat Matrix: September 2008

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[Cindy]

Overtime pay (looks good before taxes)...I do recall that.

[Cindy]

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“Living to Bomb Another Day
NY Times ^ | September 10, 2008 | RONEN BERGMAN”
Posted on September 9, 2008 9:01:45 PM PDT by neverdem

[Cindy]

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/09/09/opinion/edgoldberg.php

“OBAMA, MCCAIN AND AL QAEDA
On Election Day, remember 9/11”

By Jeffrey Goldberg Published: September 9, 2008
WASHINGTON:

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Only technical complications prevent Al Qaeda from executing a nuclear attack today.”

[Cindy]

RECAP:

INTERNET-HAGANAH.com: "LAYTH AL-ISLAM IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL" (SNIPPET: "Layth al-Islam has been allowed to operate for three years now, educating jihadis in weapons manufacturing while persuing an advanced degree in nuclear physics.") (August 26, 2008) (Read More...)

[Cindy]

RECAP:

TELEGRAPH.co.uk: "TERROR GROUPS DEVELOPING 'DIRTY BOMB', SAY SECURITY CHIEFS" by Con Coughlin (Last updated September 8, 2008, 3:55 pm)

[Cindy]

http://www.truthusa.com/IRAN.html
http://www.memritv.org/subject/en/97.htm

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stepping back in time to 2007...

Note: Transcript included.
http://www.memritv.org/clip_transcript/en/1573.htm

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http://www.memritv.org/clip/en/0/0/0/0/0/97/1573.htm

VIDEO CLIP:

“Title of Video: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: I wanted to Visit Ground Zero to Prevent 9/11 from Becoming Another “False Idol” Like the Holocaust”

“Clip #1573 Broadcast: September 29, 2007”

[Cindy]

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

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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08090060.htm

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Pakistani Christians asked to choose between ‘conversion’ or ‘death’

By Sheraz Khurram Khan
Special Correspondent for ASSIST News Service in Pakistan

SHANTINAGAR, PAKISTAN (ANS) — At least nine Pakistani Christians of Shantinagar, a Christian village in Punjab province, have reportedly received letters threatening them to convert to Islam on September 3, 2008, the Minorities Concern of Pakistan (MCP) has reported.

The letters threatened death or eviction from the area in case the recipients did not convert to Islam.

Last year, some Christian residents of Charsadda, Mardan and Peshawar in the conservative North West Frontier Province of Pakistan received letters threatening them to convert to Islam in 10 days or face death.

Some 10 villagers of Shantinagar received an identical message twice last year, the MCP’s report said. The fresh letters, it said, did not mention any deadline.

“Don’t think we have forgotten you. We are after you and we will teach you a lesson….,” the MCP report quoted the letters as saying.

In 1997 the Christian village of Shantinagar was burnt and destroyed by a mob of about 2000 after Christians were allegedly accused of desecrating the Quran, the Muslim holy book, it said.

It added: “In the attack, about 2000 Bibles were also burnt.”

“A judicial inquiry was held but still the findings of the inquiry are not made public.

“Moreover, police arrested 97 persons in this connection but nobody was convicted,” it said.

The report said that in many cases, Christian, Hindu and Sikh women have been kidnapped and forcibly married to Muslim men after conversion.

Minority rights groups’ estimate that around 600 people a year are forcibly converted to Islam.

Sheraz Khurram Khan has been reporting from Pakistan for ASSIST News Service on Christian persecution and minorities’ situation since 2005. He is also a representative of the International Press Association (IPA), USA.
** You may republish this story with proper attribution.

[Cindy]

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=0DD82775-47D3-4CEB-B024-F01BC663CD8F
(NEW YORK POST)

“Ahmadinejad’s New Enemy”
By Amir Taheri
New York Post | Wednesday, September 10, 2008

[Cindy]

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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=51090

“U.S. to Review Military Aid to Georgia”

By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2008

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http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=D4C50006-FF68-4815-83C9-91FC70CD8CF1
(FOX NEWS)

“Who Wants a Cold War?”
By Kim R. Holmes
Fox News | Wednesday, September 10, 2008

[Cindy]

Note: To read the entire report; click on the link below.

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ICC-CCS.ORG - THE WEEKLY PIRACY REPORT - REPORT SNIPPET - QUOTE:

http://www.icc-ccs.org/prc/piracyreport.php

Weekly Piracy Report
2-8 September 2008

The following is a summary of the daily reports broadcast by the IMB’s Piracy Reporting Centre to ships in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean Regions on the SafetyNET service of Inmarsat-C from 2 to 8 September 2008.

ALERT

Gulf of Aden
Masters using the Maritime Security Patrol Area (MSPA) while transiting the Gulf of Aden are not relieved of their obligation and should continue to maintain a strict 24 hour look out using all available means to get an early warning of an approaching threat. Early indication of a piratical incident will enable the master to contact the Coalition Navies, the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre and respond appropriately to prevent boarding.

Nigeria
Violent attacks carried out by pirates on board vessels at anchor and vessel carrying out STS operations. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in these waters.

Chittagong anchorage, Bangladesh
The number of attacks has reduced since 2006. However, the area is still listed as a high risk area and mariners are advised to be cautious especially while approaching the anchorage and while at anchor at Chittagong

Suspicious crafts

None reported
Recently reported incidents

07.09.2008: 2345 LT: Lagos anchorage, Nigeria.
Four pirates boarded a container ship drifting from the poop deck. Pirates hit the duty watchman causing minor head injuries. Pirates escaped with ship’s stores. Port control informed via VHF. Later, the ship moved 30nm away from fairway buoy.

07.09.2008: 1020UTC: Posn: 12:46N - 045:54E: Gulf of Aden.
Pirates, in two speedboats, chased a bulk carrier underway. Owners contacted the IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) for assistance. Duty officer at the PRC immediately informed the authorities to render necessary assistance and relayed the same to the master. Master advised to enforce anti piracy measures to delay / prevent boarding. The authorities advised the Centre that every effort was being made to send assistance to the vessel. At 1343, UTC master reported that pirate boats had stopped chasing and that vessel was continuing passage to destination port.

06.09.2008: 0950 UTC: Posn: 12:54.9N – 047:05.1E: Gulf of Aden.
A blue-hulled vessel was spotted at a range of 6 nm by a tanker underway. A small speed craft was released from the mother vessel and it started approaching the tanker. Alarm raised, speed increased, coalition warship contacted. Speedboat, with five persons armed with machine guns opened fire. When coalition warship and navy helicopter arrived, speedboat aborted attack and moved towards mother vessel. Tanker sustained damages. No injuries to crew. Tanker continued passage.

06.09.2008: 0707 UTC: Posn: 12:57.8N - 047:01.6E, Gulf of Aden.
About six pirates armed with RPG in a white speedboat approached a LPG tanker underway. Alarm raised, foghorn sounded, crew mustered and chief officer directed fire hose towards the boat. The pirates signalled to reduce speed and pointed RPG at the chief officer, who dropped the fire hose and entered the accommodation. Master increased ship speed to maximum and took evasive manoeuvres by giving large helm orders. This resulted in the speedboat rolling heavily, causing four pirates to fall overboard. The speedboat recovered the pirates and resumed chasing the tanker again. Mayday broadcast made and SSAS activated. UKMTO Dubai and IMB Piracy Reporting Centre informed. The Centre immediately informed the coalition forces. The speedboat came close to the tanker, but later gave up the chase and met up with a pirate mother vessel that was a raft with an orange cover. A passing ship informed that coalition warships were proceeding for assistance and were calling the tanker on VHF.

05.09.2008: 0510 UTC: Posn: 12:57.5N - 047:04.0E, Gulf of Aden.
A general cargo ship underway, noticed a blue coloured tug suspected to be a pirate mother vessel, towing a small boat. The small boat suddenly proceeded at high speed and approached the ship. D/O raised alarm and crew mustered. Four pirates, armed with RPG and automatic weapons fired at the ship in an attempt to board. Master increased speed and took evasive manoeuvres. Crew activated fire hoses and threw hard objects to hit the pirates. Pirates kept on firing at the ship and at 0600 UTC the pirates gave up the attempt and fled.

03.09.2008: 0930 LT: Posn: 14:27N - 049:40E, Off Al Mukalla, Yemeni coast, Gulf of Aden.
12 pirates, armed with automatic guns and RPG in a small high-speed craft attacked, boarded and hijacked a ship along with her 25 crewmembers. They stole crew personal belongings and all cash onboard. Further details are awaited.

03.09.2008: 1450 UTC: Posn: 13:36.8N - 049:13.16E: Gulf of Aden.
Two small boats attempted to board a bulk carrier underway. Vessel increased speed and altered course to prevent boarding. The boats aborted attempt to board and moved away. A coalition warship arrived at location.

02.09.2008: 1853 UTC: Posn: 11:48.42N - 050:32.00E, Gulf of Aden.
A yacht enroute from Cocos (Keeling) islands to Aden, Yemen has been attacked and hijacked by pirates. Further details are awaited.

30.08.2008: 2300 LT: Posn: 06:48.6S – 039:32.3E, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Five robbers armed with knives boarded a container ship at berth. Two of the pirates tried to attack the duty AB on the forecastle, who informed the duty officer. Alarm raised and main engine started. Crew mustered. On hearing the ships whistle, the pirates released the duty AB and jumped overboard. No stores were stolen and no crew was injured. Port control was informed.

23.06.2008: off Somali coast, Somalia.
Pirates attacked and hijacked a yacht underway. They kidnapped its three crew members and held them on land for ransom. It is believed a ransom was paid for the safe release of the crew. All three crewmembers arrived safely in their respective countries. The yacht was believed to have been abandoned. A full report is awaited from the authorities.

[Cindy]

THAILAND:

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breaking_news/breakingnews.php?id=130524

BREAKING NEWS
“Government official beheaded in South”

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “(BangkokPost.com) - Southern insurgents shot dead a government official in the southern province of Pattani on Tuesday before beheading him, police said.

The victim is identified as Attapong Gonlom, 26, an assistant chief of his village council in Yarang district. He was the 41st person beheaded by separatist forces since the dispute in the South escalated in January, 2004.

According to police, he was shot when he was driving a pickup truck in front of a school in the district. Then, the insurgents dragged his body out of the vehicle and cut his head off in front of students and teachers.”

(September 9, 2008)

[Cindy]

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“Criminalizing Criticism of Islam”
wsj ^ | Sep. 10, 2008 | ELIZABETH SAMSON
Posted on September 10, 2008 1:42:39 AM PDT by PattRiot

[Cindy]

http://www.truthusa.com/MoreThanCartoons.html
A Look at More Than Cartoons

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RECAP:

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

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022552.php

September 5, 2008

“Al-Qaeda to Denmark: “Allah willing, we will wipe you from the face of the earth’’”

[Cindy]

http://www.fbi.gov/congress/congress.htm

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QUOTE:

http://www.fbi.gov/congress/congress08/kopel090908.htm

Congressional Testimony

Rick Kopel,
Principal Deputy Director, Terrorist Screening Center Federal Bureau of Investigation

Statement Before the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection

September 9, 2008

[Cindy]

stepping back in time...Remember September 11, 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyyXUDUsqqU
“Flight 93 Air Traffic Control Recording”

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFmNCslvCFA
“Man Trying to climb down the face of building”

[Cindy]

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.”

[LucyT]

Archived.
Homeland Security goes on special alert
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | September 10, 2008

Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:22:47 AM by Man50D

As the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nears, Homeland Security agents are on heightened alert for young Turkish Muslims who may be trying to enter the U.S. as part of an al-Qaida terrorist operation, WND has learned from counterterrorism officials and internal agency documents.

Meanwhile, agents are monitoring

more than 20,000 suspected

homegrown terrorists on the FBI’s watchlist

to prevent them from boarding commercial aircraft.

All of the individuals are American citizens or permanent legal residents “who have some relationship with terrorist activity,” said Leonard Boyle, who heads the FBI’s terrorism screening center in McLean, Va.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2078874/posts

[Cindy]

Thanks to a special emailer for the ping to this article:

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=080910150522.mcng0vds&show_article=1

“Saudi arrests five web ‘jihadis’”

Sep 10 11:05 AM US/Eastern

ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it has arrested five people who used the Internet to propagate extremism and incite youths to go to troubled areas, a reference to supporters of Al-Qaeda.

Each of the three Saudis and two foreign residents used various aliases to promote “misleading propaganda through the Internet and ... incite young generations and facilitate their departure to areas of sedition,” the interior ministry said, apparently referring to places like Iraq.”

[Cindy]

http://www.rewardsforjustice.net

Thanks to another emailer for sending in the next 2 articles:

RECAP:

http://www.washingtoninstitute.org/templateC07.php?CID=414

“Assessing the Fight against al-Qaeda”

Featuring Ted Gistaro
August 12, 2008

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/10/AR2008091000647.html

“North Korean Leader’s Illness Not Critical, Official in Seoul Says”
By Blaine Harden
Washington Post Foreign Service
Wednesday, September 10, 2008; 10:16 AM
TOKYO, Sept. 10

[Cindy]

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/022625.php

September 10, 2008

“Tonight I’m gonna party like it’s September 10”

SNIPPET: “I was tempted this morning to pretend it was September 10.
Why not? Everybody’s doing it.”

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stepping back in time....

Thanks to Velveeta for the ping to this thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/520262/posts

“Plane Crashes into World Trade Center”
NewYork1 | 9/11/01
Posted on September 11, 2001 5:56:49 AM PDT by hellinahandcart