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Idaho, U.S.

Idaho Wildfire Update, 17 September 2012: Idaho leads with most active fires, Purple Haze air quality!

17 September 2012, Idaho leads the U.S. with seven large fires. Montana, Washington and Wyoming have four each. California and Utah with one each.

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The weather is being blamed for an increase in smoke.  Two counties in Idaho have been issued Purple Air Quality alerts, the second worst condition after Maroon (Hazardous).  Purple means visibility is only one to one and a half miles (1.6 to 2.4 kilometers).

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued the alerts to Lemhi and Custer counties.

The smoke is hurting local business: “It has been smokey up here off and on for six weeks. It looks like everybody has fires in their yards because the smoke is hanging in between the trees. It burns your eyes and it smells like you are standing over a campfire. We’ve lost a tremendous amount of business.”-Sharon Osgood, Greyhouse Bed and Breakfast

Jan Flynn, Idaho Director of the American Lung Association, says she’s never seen it so bad in the Gem State: “I’ve never experienced smoke like that before.”

The problem is a low pressure system off the California coast, and a high pressure system near Washington/British Columbia. They are not moving, holding the building smoke in the Rocky Mountain area.  Weather forecasters don’t think the pressure systems will move until after this coming weekend.

IDAHO WILDFIRES, POCATELLO TANKER BASE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2012, SIKORSKY & USMC IN TOWN

IDAHO WILDFIRE UPDATE, 12 SEPTEMBER 2012: MORE AIR TANKERS ARRIVE AT POCATELLO TANKER BASE. EVACUATIONS IN EFFECT!

International, U.S.

DNA evidence proves sex crimes charges against Assange false!

17 September 2012, a condom given to Swedish police, in relation to the sex crimes charges against Julian Assange, has tested negative for his DNA!

Two laboratories were used, and both concluded the DNA did not belong to Assange!

The revelation came in a 100 page police report.  A condom from another alleged victim did have his DNA, however, the police report says the woman did not mind having sex with him.

 

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. deploys two company size elements into Yemen! What happened to the platoon sized element? Saudi official kidnapped by al Qaeda, yet Yemen leaders blame Iran!

“We do not accept any foreign forces in Yemen, be it small or big forces, and for any reason!“-Yemeni parliament statement, 15 September 2012

17 September 2012, the United States was supposed to send a platoon sized element of U.S. Marines, but it turns out that at least 250 U.S. personnel, along with 200 AFVs (armored fighting vehicles), have deployed into Yemen!  And it turns out they’ve been in country since 15 September, according to the Yemeni newspaper Al Ol.

On 16 September 2012, the U.S. puppet leader of Yemen said he would allow a platoon from the USMC to guard the U.S. embassy in Sana’a (the Yemeni government said 50 of those 250 U.S. personnel were directly guarding the U.S. embassy.  That’s still slightly more than a platoon size element).  U.S. Marines are also guarding a hotel where embassy staffers stay.

Back in March a Saudi official was kidnapped in Yemen. The government there blamed al Qaeda in Yemen.  In July Yemen officials claim they broke up an Iranian spy ring that had been in operation for seven years.  Then on 16 September Yemen’s Foreign Minister, Abu Bakr al-Qirbi, tried to blame everything that has been going on in his country on Iran: “We have informed the Iranians of our concerns regarding these developments. While there has been no evidence indicating the Iranian authorities were directly involved, unfortunately it does seem that there are Shiite groups in Tehran that played a role in this network.”

The problem is that most people in Yemen are Arabs, most people in Iran are Aryans.  Al Qaeda is connected to Arabs who are Wahhabi Islam, most Iranians are Shi’a Isalm, which al Qaeda has sworn to kill.  Sounds like more U.S. attempts to get people riled up for war with Iran.

International, U.S.

World War 3: More U.S. embassies closed! More evacuations! Yemen changes mind, allows U.S. Marines in! Canada closes embassy in Iran!

“We will destroy America like this flag!”-Indonesian protestor

17 September 2012, after first refusing U.S. Marines, the U.S. puppet government of Yemen is now allowing one platoon of Marines to guard the U.S. embassy, temporarily.

Over the weekend the U.S. Department of State issued a warning to U.S. citizens in Yemen, to get the hell out now!  The embassy was also closed.

A similar warning was issued in Tunis: “The airport in Tunis is open and U.S. citizens are encouraged to depart by commercial air.”

So far, 100 U.S. citizens have left Tunis.

Sudan is still refusing to allow U.S. Marines to protect the embassy there.  U.S. personnel are being evacuated: “…on September 15, 2012, the Department of State ordered the departure of all dependents of U.S. direct hire personnel and all non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Sudan…”

Germany began evacuations of its Sudan embassy.

The embassies in Sudan and Tunis were also closed.

Today the United States announced closures of their embassies/consulates in Thailand and Pakistan.

In Pakistan protestors entered the consulate in Lahore, before being driven back by police.  Several people wound, two killed.

In Afghanistan: “We wish to remind U.S. citizens that past demonstrations in Afghanistan have escalated into violent attacks on Western targets of opportunity.”   So far, most of the people wounded in the Afghan protests are Afghan cops protecting the embassy. At least 50 police were wounded, one cop car set on fire.

In India: “…the Department of State strongly recommends that you avoid travel to the state of Jammu and Kashmir…” also  “A protest in the Azad Maidan area of South Mumbai has turned violent with reports of vehicles being set on fire.  Police have used tear gas and fired shots to try to disperse the crowd….. The Consulate [in Mumbai] has advised its staff to return to their homes…. “

In Egypt protests continue, however, according to a United Press International report the U.S. embassy has re-opened.  UPI stated the announcement came from an embassy staffer and there is no confirmation on the embassy website.

On 14 September, Canada closed its embassy in Iran permanently.  Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, cited security issues.  Canada has temporarily closed its embassies in Egypt, Libya and Sudan.

On 17 September, an Iranian government spokesperson said they would not be surprised if more western embassies closed in their country.

 

Business/Economics, International, Opinion, U.S.

What Economic Recovery? Wars on Terror, anti-Islam movies, sanctions against Iran, all part of conspiricy to jack up oil prices beyond $150 per barrel? The real shadow war?

16 September 2012, get ready for higher oil prices!

Iranian officials in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said the real price per barrel of oil should be around $150 USD.  Their reasoning varied from the time of the year, to comparisons of prices by inflation (1970s compared to 2000).  They even said the World economy can handle much higher prices.

Not sure if they are talking about British Brent crude prices, or U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil.

On 14 September 2012, Brent crude went over $117 USD per barrel.

Reading a Canadian report, turns out that’s still not high enough!  The Canadian province of Newfoundland/Labrador have set their government budget in the hopes that Brent crude will go over $124 USD per barrel.  The province makes most its money off oil production.

In fact, because Brent hasn’t hit the magic money mark, yet, the provincial Premier, Kathy Dunderdale, had to cut their budget: “I’m not so worried about this year. I’m more worried about next year. Because if oil stays where it is, our deficit could be around $1 billion [CAD] next year.”

In other words, some governments, who’s major money making industries happen to be the oil industries, want oil prices to skyrocket!!!

However, Iranian OPEC officials say the United States is trying to bring down oil prices, by demanding OPEC members increase oil production.

A few years ago I read an article that explained that most oil producing countries (including members of OPEC) would be losing money if oil were less than $90 per barrel.

So, the reason why the U.S. wants to bring down prices, while other countries want prices to go up, could be that the U.S. domestic oil industry can handle lower oil prices (except for shale oil).  Most other countries have higher oil production costs (like Canada) because of the type of oil and labor costs.

The U.S. model is a kind’a WalMart tactic; keep prices cheap and sell as much in volume as you can until your competition quits.

So what we have are those who want oil prices even higher than they are now, and those who want them to drop.  Is this the real shadow war taking place behind the deadly facade of War on Terror, sanctions and insulting other people’s religions?

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. embassy in Yemen closed! U.S. citizens need to get the hell out!

16 September 2012, the U.S. embassy in Yemen has suspended all consular services for the next two weeks: “The Embassy will be closed for all consular services through Saturday, September 29. An American citizen with a serious emergency should call the Embassy at 755-2000 to reach the duty officer.”

Emabassy officials are demanding that U.S. citizens get the hell out of Yemen: “U.S. citizens who are already in Yemen should depart. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Yemen remains critical.”

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: Germany bars anti-Muslim cursader U.S. christian Terry Jones!

“Such groups and organizations only want to provoke Germany’s Muslims.”-Hans-Peter Friedrich, Germany’s Interior Minister

 16 September 2012, the German Interior Ministry said any visit by Terry Jones would violate Germany’s policies of maintaining public order!

Terry Jones was promoting the anti-Islam movie produced by Nakoula Basseley Nakoula (a convicted con man) and porn director Alan Roberts.  (some christians, aye?)

It’s being reported in Germany that neo-NAZI groups want to use the movie for anti-Muslim rallies.  Hey neo-NAZIs, do your research, infamous SS leader, Heinrich Himmler, once suggested that the ‘new religion’ for the new NAZI Germany should be Islam!!!

In fact the first SS Foreign Legion unit, the Handschars, was made up primarily of Bosnian Muslims, along with Catholic Croats!!!

Himmler’s suggestion that Islam should be the religion of Germany was one of many reasons for his downfall. Hitler replaced him with harder core NAZIs (something not mentioned by the victorious allies of U.K. & U.S., who blamed him for atrocities that took place after his downfall).

Business/Economics, International

World War 3: Germany sells Egypt attack submarines, Israel orders Germany to stop sale! Germany says F-off Israel!

“No country in the world has the right of veto to decisions taken by the German government!”-Thomas de Maiziere, Germany’s Defense Minister

16 September 2012, perhaps German officials are finally getting tired of Israel?

Israel has arrogantly claimed they can veto Germany’s sale of Type 209 attack submarines to Egypt!  Two weeks ago it was revealed that Egypt was buying two of the German made subs, the same type that Germany has been selling to Israel.

Israeli media quoted Israeli government officials as saying this was “a marked deterioration in relations between Israel and Germany”.

The German media says it’s time to stop supporting Israel: “It’s a serious matter when Germany, as the world’s third largest arms exporter, apparently pays little consideration to the consequences of its policy of exporting submarines to Israel.”– Die Tageszeitung

 

International

World War 3: Another Egyptian army post, and towns, under attack in Sinai, Egyptians killed!

“The shooting continued for three hours causing much panic and fear and then as is always the case things return back to normal as if nothing has happened.”-Mohamed El-Menei, local politician in the town of Sheikh Zuwayed

16 September 2012, an Egyptian army post in the Sinai was attacked.

Five Egyptian are wounded, one soldier was killed. The attackers target the army outpost, then moved on to the town of al-Arish where they attacked a police station.  One woman and a child were wounded.

Apparently the attacks were in retaliation for the arrests of people in another town called Sheikh Zuwayed.  Egyptian government forces have been arresting people they suspect of being involved with the 05 August 2012 attacks that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers.

 

International, U.S.

World War 3: U.S. occupation of Afghanistan; 16 September 2012. Attack on Camp Bastion bigger than first reported! Mujahideen dressed in U.S. Army uniforms! More Green on Blue attacks! U.S. launching airstrikes! U.S. reneges on prison handover, Karzai getting pissed!

16 September 2012

“The insurgents appeared to be well-equipped, trained and rehearsed, officials said. Dressed in U.S. Army uniforms and armed with automatic rifles, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and suicide vests, the insurgents attacked coalition fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft parked on the flight line, aircraft hangars and other buildings…”-American Forces Press Service, U.S. Department of Defense

The latest U.S. Defense Department report says the attack on Camp Bastion not only killed several U.S/ISAF/NATO personnel, but damaged helicopters, destroyed at least six AV-8B Harriers, damaged two other Harriers (current users of the Harrier are USMC, Italy & Spain), destroyed three refueling stations, damaged hangers, etc.

The DoD report conflicts with ISAF’s report concerning Mujahideen casualties. ISAF claims 18 Mujahideen killed, the U.S. DoD says 14.

Mujahideen claimed their goal was to eliminate Red Coat Prince Harry.

A U.K. Ministry of Defence statement admitted damage to the base was “significant” and a “clearance operation” was underway.

ISAF is now reporting that Afghan police forces in Zabul Province have shot and killed four U.S./ISAF/NATO personnel: “Four International Security Assistance Force service members died today in southern Afghanistan following an insider attack suspected to involve members of the Afghan police.”

In Helmand Province, two Red Coats (British empire thugs) were shot and killed by an Afghan cop. Three other Red Coats were wounded before the cop was killed by return fire.

Hundreds of protestors have taken over Kabul University. They are protesting the anti-Islam movie made by a right wing U.S. christian/convicted con man.

U.S. led airstrikes have killed at least eight people in Laghman Province, and 16 people in Kunar Province.  Many people are wounded. U.S. occupation leaders claim they were targeting Mujahideen, however, local government officials say all eight of the people killed in Laghman were women.

President Hamid Karzai condemned the U.S. led airstrikes, and he said that the United States is not allowing Afghan officials access to Bagram Prison, even though the U.S. claimed they officially handed over the prison last week: “Delay in the handing over of prisoners after September 9th is a serious violation of the agreement signed between Afghanistan and the United States.”

Karzai says the United States is refusing to hand over 600 prisoners!!!  Human rights groups had warned this would happen.