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Archive for September, 2010
Navy SEALs to deploy armoured dogs in Afghanistan
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Warriors on 28/Sep/2010 20:05
K9 Storm specialises in the production of tactical gear for dogs, including ballistic body armour and - of course - the "aerial insertion vest" for "dogs of war" needing to deploy into their operational area by helicopter or freefall parachute jump
Elite, bulletproof commando canines go to war
By Lewis Page
Latest from the Wars On Stuff: The Register has learned that top-secret, super-elite US Navy SEAL special forces are to deploy heavily armoured bulletproof dogs equipped with infrared nightsight cameras and an “intruder communication system” able to penetrate concrete walls.
Feds Propose Onerous Internet Laws
From: EFF
Government Seeks Back Door Into All Our Communications
The U.S. government has made two proposals this week that threaten online speech and privacy in radical new ways. Either one, if passed by Congress, will fundamentally rewrite the rules of the Internet. EFF is fighting hard for your rights and needs your help.
These proposals are the most frightening we’ve seen in a long time. The first is a bill called the “Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act,” which would give the Justice Department new powers to censor websites accused of aiding “piracy.” The second is an Obama Administration proposal that would end online privacy as we know it by requiring all Internet communication service providers — from Facebook to Skype to your webmail provider — to rebuild their systems to give the government backdoor access to all of your private Internet communications.
ZeuS Can Defeat Mobile Phone 2-factor Authentication
It appears now that the criminals have developed malicious software for various mobile smart phones, than can capture these (one-time password)  banking text messages, and forward them to the criminals so that they can  log into the user’s bank account.
In his blog posting, David describes analyzing such a mobile phone malware that was designed for Symbian phones.
He calls this attack, “Man-in-the-mobileâ€.
Assault Course Training near Camp Buehring
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 27/Sep/2010 22:24
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Lance Cpl. Joshua S. Speakman, a radio operator with India Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and native of Chesapeake, Va., provides security during deliberate assault course training at a training area near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sept. 1, 2009. The unit sharpened their skills in combined arms operations during the training by using infantry, tanks, Amphibious Assault Vehicles, aviation, artillery, and mortars in a concerted effort. The 22nd MEU is conducting sustainment training ashore in Kuwait while serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command. Photo by Cpl. Justin Martinez
10,000 People Attend John Basilone Parade
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 27/Sep/2010 22:22
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A Marine veteran carries a banner for the 1st Marine Division during the annual John Basilone Parade, Raritan, N.J., Sept. 26. More than 150 units marched in the parade and city officials estimate 10,000 people came to the small town in New Jersey to honor John and his heroism. Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Guadalcanal as a member of the 1st Marine Division and then was brought home to help sell war bonds. He requested to return to the Pacific and was killed Feb. 19, 1945. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his last actions giving him the the two highest heroism decorations. Photo by Sgt. Randall Clinton
How to Communicate with Home Intruders
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Opinion on 27/Sep/2010 21:43
“You can say ‘stop’ or ‘alto’ or use any other word you think will work, but I’ve found that a large-bore muzzle pointed at someone’s head is pretty much the universal language.”
– Clint Smith, founder of Thunder Ranch
The Handgun as a self defense tool
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 27/Sep/2010 21:41
“The key advantage of the handgun is that it’s practical. There are much better weapons for defending yourself. A rifle or shotgun will always offer more protection than a handgun. The reason why handguns are so practical is that it’s not always feasible to reach for a rifle.
When you need it quickly, or there’s a surprise attack, a handgun in easy reach will get the job done. It’s also handy because it’s concealable.
Training is essential. The best training is to take a course with a certified instructor, but for various reasons (including cost), this is not always a great option. If you’ve got the money, this is the way to go; if you’re on a budget, there are other options.
One great course that’s very reasonable is the NRA’s Education and Training Division.
Some maintain that the handgun is the easiest and most practical tool for defending you and your family. Before it will do you any good, you’ve got to know how to use it.”
http://offthegridnews.com/2010/09/27/the-handgun-an-essential-tool-for-self-defense/
23 year old U.S citizen, cartel hit man for Los Zetas, arrested in Reynosa, Mexico
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 27/Sep/2010 21:32
23 year old U.S citizen and alleged Los Zetas gang member, Joseph Allen Garcia
“A 23 year old U.S citizen and alleged Los Zetas gang member, Joseph Allen Garcia, was arrested in the border city of Reynosa, Mexico, this Thursday night and expelled within hours to the U.S. to face multiple charges in Texas of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of marijuana and a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
The suspect was arrested by Tamaulipas state investigative police with the help of intelligence shared by Texas authorities. After being expelled by Mexican authorities Garcia was taken into custody Friday morning by U.S. Marshals in Hidalgo County, across the Rio Grande from Reynosa.
According to federal authorities the suspect is a cartel hit man for Los Zetas in Mexico and also works for the Mexican Mafia prison based gang in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas.”
http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2010/09/american-zeta-in-us-custody.html
Mexican Mayors fear for their lives – move to US
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News, Threat Watch on 27/Sep/2010 21:27
“15 mayors have been killed since President Felipe Calderon declared war on Mexico’s drug cartels shortly after taking office in December 2006 including the murder of the mayor of Santiago, Nuevo Leon, Edelmiro Cavazos.
Several Mexican mayors have been forced to move to the United States for reasons of personal and family safety in the face of threats from drug traffickers and the killings of 10 mayors this year in Mexico.
Mayors from the northern border states of Tamaulipas, Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon have moved to the United States, with some taking up residence in that country permanently and others splitting their time between U.S. and Mexican residences, municipal officials said.
The mayors of at least six border cities in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas have been forced to move to neighboring Texas.”
http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2010/09/threats-from-narcos-force-mexican.html
The UN’s “Small Arms Treatyâ€: a massive, global gun control scheme?
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 27/Sep/2010 21:22
The Obama Administration just announced they would be working with the United Nations to pass a new “Small Arms Treaty.â€
The UN’s “Small Arms Treaty†is nothing more than a massive GLOBAL gun control scheme, designed to register, ban and CONFISCATE firearms from law-abiding citizens; and
The new treaty will likely be designed to force national governments to enact tougher licensing requirements, making law-abiding citizens cut through even more bureaucratic red tape just to buy a firearm legally; and
The United Nation’s “Small Arms Treaty†would also likely ban the trade, sale and private ownership of ALL semi-automatic weapons; and
The ratification of this treaty would also likely create an international gun registry, setting the stage for full-scale gun confiscation.
If this concerns you, you can see a video with more details and sign a petition here:
http://www.nagr.org/UNPetitionAudio2.aspx?pid=2
“You know why there’s a Second Amendment? In case the government fails to follow the first one.â€
CIA Wants To Kill American Citizen
No matter how you feel about Anwar al-Awlaki, the the Yemeni-based inspiration for some of the recent attacks, you can’t circumvent the Constitution. The man is on a CIA “kill list” which should upset anyone who loves this country and what it stands for. American citizens are guaranteed the right to a trial by a jury of their peers (sixth amendment). So far he has been convicted of nothing and the government claims “state secrets” anytime anyone mentions a trial. Let me just say that the state would not exist if not for the people who created it. If this man is killed then anyone of us could be taken out and then the whole system breaks down.
This man deserves to be sent to the afterlife as soon as possible, but I will be damned if anyone thinks themselves above the law, especially the President, who studied constitutional law.
Defense Department: Book Burner
In a statement to CNN, Cunningham said defense officials observed the September 20 destruction of about 9,500 copies of Army Reserve Lt. Col. Anthony Shaffer’s new memoir “Operation Dark Heart.”
In the memoir, Shaffer recalls his time in Afghanistan leading a black-ops team during the Bush administration. The Bronze Star medal recipient told CNN he believes the Bush administraton’s biggest mistake during that time was misunderstanding the culture there.
Not long ago I finished reading Jawbreaker by Gary Berntsen, which was heavily redacted by the CIA. The redactions are so thick in parts that is is almost comical.
ACLU files a lawsuit on behalf of Anwar al-Awlaki, to prevent the US from assasinating him
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News on 25/Sep/2010 18:28
American-born Anwar al-Awlaki’s treasonous speech protected by the Constitution?
American Civil Liberties Union files a lawsuit on behalf of Anwar al-Awlaki to stop Obama administration from targeting Yemeni-based cleric.
Video here:
Obama invokes the state secrets privilege regarding al-Qaida terrorist Al-Awlaki
Posted by Jack Sinclair in Law, News on 25/Sep/2010 18:20
Anwar al-Awlaki, an American born in New Mexico - yet another home-grown terrorist, educated in an American Mosque
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration on Saturday invoked the state secrets privilege which would kill a lawsuit on behalf of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, an alleged terrorist said to be targeted for death or capture under a U.S. government program.
Believed to be hiding in Yemen, al-Awlaki has become the most notorious English-speaking advocate of terrorism directed at the United States.
E-mails link al-Awlaki to the Army psychiatrist accused of the killings at Fort Hood, Texas, last year. Al-Awlaki has taken on an increasingly operational role in al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, the Justice Department said in a court filing, including preparing Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab in his attempt to detonate an explosive device aboard a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day 2009.
In its court papers, the Justice Department said that the issues in the case are for the executive branch of government to decide rather than the courts.
US war protesters cry foul over FBI terrorism raids
Posted by Jack Sinclair in News on 25/Sep/2010 16:45
CHICAGO: Anti-war protesters have claimed their homes and offices were raided by the FBI on Friday in an attempt to silence dissent in the US.
An FBI spokesman confirmed agents searched six locations in Minneapolis and two in Chicago as part of an investigation into ”activities concerning the material support of terrorism”.
Special Agent Steve Warfield of the Minneapolis branch of the FBI declined to confirm who was raided, saying only that the warrants remained sealed. ”There’s no imminent threat to the community,” Warfield said. ”We did not plan on making any arrests and we did not make any arrests.”
Activist Mick Kelly, an organizer of a huge anti-war rally on the opening day of the 2008 Republican National Convention, said the FBI had kicked down his door about 7am on Friday after he had already left for work.
”To me this is harassment of anti-war activists and leaders who have spoken against US intervention in Latin America and the Middle East,” Kelly said. He insisted he had ”absolutely not” been involved in any illegal activities.
”I am angry,” she said. ”I want people to know that the government is targeting people for our ideas.”
http://www.smh.com.au/world/us-war-protesters-cry-foul-over-fbi-terrorism-raids-20100925-15rkr.html