Thursday, June 18, 2009

NEW GPS Problems Sabotage?

GPS Sabotage

Friday October 3, 2008

An article from MSNBC discusses the possibility that GPS units could be interfered with to show incorrect time or location. There are two methods by which this can be done. The serious effects of such sabotage could result in plane crashes and exploding power stations.

http://geography.about.com/b/2008/10/03/gps-sabotage.htm

Wall Street Journal

GPS Satellite Glitches Fuel Concern on Next Generation

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124520702464422059.html

By ANDY PASZTOR

Technical problems are degrading the accuracy of signals from the last GPS satellite launched by the Pentagon, sparking concerns among U.S. military and aerospace industry officials that the next generation of the widely used satellites could face similar troubles.

The Air Force's Southern California space acquisition center on Tuesday announced that a Global Positioning System satellite, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corp. and launched in March, is experiencing performance problems in orbit. It hasn't become part of the "operational constellation" of more than two dozen other GPS satellites, and is slated to undergo a battery of tests expected to stretch through October to try to resolve the problems, according to an Air Force news release.

The GPS system, which serves both military and civilian users, provides precise time and location coordinates for everything from military missile launches and "smart" bombs to automated bank-teller machines to aircraft, ships and everyday vehicles. The Lockheed satellite is the first to include a new civilian frequency -- dubbed L5 -- designed for, among other things, use by future nationwide air-traffic control systems. But that signal, part of test package, apparently is interfering with other signals from the satellite and reducing their accuracy, according to industry and Air Force officials. The degraded signals are accurate only to about 20 feet, versus about two feet for typical GPS signals, industry officials said.

While the Air Force said it has "high confidence there is no related concern" with other Lockheed satellites in orbit or waiting for launch, Air Force brass have begun examining whether Boeing versions of GPS satellites require additional tests and analysis to eliminate concerns, according to industry officials familiar with the details. A spokeswoman for Boeing declined to comment. A Lockheed Martin spokesman said the company is working with the Air Force "to fully evaluate the issue and to ensure the satellite meets GPS requirements."

In its release, the Air Force said the routine in-orbit checkout of the suspect Lockheed satellite revealed that some signals "were inconsistent" with comparable GPS satellites. The Air Force also said upcoming tests will include simulations and "testing of real-life GPS receiver equipment to the greatest extent possible" to prevent "inadvertent impacts to GPS users."

The first of Boeing's GPS IIF satellites, incorporating the new civilian signal, is slated to launch late this year or early 2010, delayed from the summer.

In May 2008, Lockheed bested Boeing to win a contract worth at least $1.8 billion to build the most-advanced navigation satellites yet, dubbed GPS III, scheduled to go into operation around the middle of the next decade.

Concerns over signal quality come barely weeks after a Congressionally-ordered study raised a red flag about potential erosion of GPS accuracy in the next few years due to launch delays and other challenges. If certain launches get delayed up to two years, the General Accountability Office report predicted, the Pentagon could have trouble maintaining the desired fleet of 24 fully-functional GPS satellites in operation.

The Pentagon responded by minimizing the potential risk, arguing that significant spare capacity remains on orbit and on the ground to handle unexpected problems. Gen. Robert Kehler, head of Air Force Space Command, said in an interview earlier this month that the GAO conclusions were overly pessimistic partly because they failed to take into account strategies the Air Force could use to extend the life of existing satellites. For example, Gen Kehler said, managing power output could give solar arrays longer life.

Despite some continuing quality-control issues with Boeing's IIF versions, Gen. Kehler said, "we're not going to have an issue" maintaining the current robust constellation.

Write to Andy Pasztor at andy.pasztor@wsj.com

Third Jihad Sabatoge?

Wiki: Unlike acts of terrorism, acts of sabotage do not always have a primary objective of inflicting casualties. Saboteurs are usually classified as enemies, and like spies may be liable to prosecution and criminal penalties instead of detention as a prisoner of war. It is common for a government in power during war or supporters of the war policy to use the term loosely against opponents of the war. A fifth column is a group of people who clandestinely undermine a larger group, such as a nation, from within, to the aid of an external enemy.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabatoge

Current Examples:

North [1] Koreans in Japan, particularly those affiliated to Chongryun (which is affiliated to the government of North Korea) may sometimes be seen this way by some Japanese, and have been the victims of verbal and physical attacks, more frequently since the government of Kim Jong Il acknowledged it had abducted Japanese nationals and tested ballistic missiles.

[2] Some Israelis, including politicians, rabbis, journalists and historians have referred to the 20% of Israel's population who are Arab as being a "fifth column" inside the State of Israel as Arab Israelis usually identify more with the Palestinian cause than the Israeli cause.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_column

Terrorists’ Paradise?

Source: http://blatheringsblog.com/

June 17, 2009

evidence of obama’s national security strategy as it applies to emptying out gitmo. couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch of guys!

gitmo rehabilitation obama-style: just four guys enjoying a great day at the beach, on our dime, with new clothes and a new life.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

New Anti-Semite DC Holocaust Shooting

Gunman, guards exchange fire in Holocaust Museum

By NAFEESA SYEED, Associated Press Writer

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090610/ap_on_re_us/us_holocaust_museum_shooting_14

WASHINGTON –
A gunman exchanged fire with security guards inside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on Wednesday.
U.S. Park Police Sgt. David Schlosser said the gunman walked into the museum with what he described as a "long gun."

The gunman and a security guard were shot.
Both were taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries wasn't immediately known.

U.S. Park Police initially gave slightly different information, saying three people had been shot.

Fire department spokesman Alan Etter told CNN a third person was hurt after being cut by broken glass.

Several witnesses said they saw the security guard on the floor and bleeding.
The museum normally has a heavy security presence with guards positioned both inside and outside. All visitors are required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance, and bags are screened.

Schlosser said park police SWAT teams were doing a secondary sweep of the building, but they didn't believe there was another gunman.

The museum, located just off the National Mall near the Washington Monument, is a popular tourist attraction. It draws about 1.7 million visitors each year.
Roads surrounding the museum have been closed and blocked off with yellow tape. Several police cars and officers on horses surround the area.
Mark Lippert of Lasalle, Ill., said he was at the museum when he heard several loud pops and saw several schoolchildren running toward him, three with horrified looks on their faces.
He said when he saw the kid's faces, he knew someone had been shot.
Sandy Perkins of Massachusetts said her daughter, Abigail, called her shortly after the shooting. The teen was on a school trip to the museum and told her mother students heard several shots before they were told to leave the building.
Abigail said some of her friends from Holton Richmond Middle School in Danvers, Mass., were very shaken, but all were otherwise fine, Sandy Perkins said.
The teens did not see where the shots were coming from.
Linda Elston, who is visiting the museum from Nevada City, Calif., said she was on the lower level of the museum watching a film when she and others were told to evacuate.
"It was totally full of people," Elston said. "It took us a while to get out."
She said she didn't hear any shots and didn't immediately know why there was an evacuation. The experience left her feeling "a little anxious," she said.

Police confirmed the name of suspect as James W. Von Brunn, The Washington Post reported. Officials said the man -- if he is the James W. Von Brunn they suspect -- has connections to U.S. hate and anti-government groups, several media .
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/06/10/Museum-shooter-suspected-supremacist/UPI-58801244657678/

PFC Williiam Long Third Jihad Victim

article and photo imported from: http://blatheringsblog.com/

PFC Williiam Long Third Jihad Victim private william long was only 23 years old when he was killed on june 1st. he was standing outside an army recruiting station in north little rock, arkansas with private quentin ezeagwula, age 18; himself seriously wounded. here is an interview with private long’s dad, done locally by a TV station. please watch it.

mr. long has not been invited to be on all the morning shows to talk about his boy, unlike all those who have extolled the virtues of the murdered abortionist, tiller.

the suspected murderer of private long is domestic terrorist abdulhakim mujahid muhammad, formerly known as carlos bledsoe. we know now he was radicalized after converting to islam and even traveled for ‘training’ to yemen. evidence is still unfolding but this attack seems to be linked to more people and be bigger in scope.

if we now have domestic jihadis plotting and planning in arkansas, we have a much bigger problem inside our borders then we ever thought.

and still, no public comment on this soldiers’ death from his commander-in-chief.

update: well after only 3 days, The One has finally issued a statement on pfc. long’s murder at the hand of domestic terrorist abdulhakim mujahid muhammad:

“I am deeply saddened by this senseless act of violence against two brave young soldiers who were doing their part to strengthen our armed forces and keep our country safe. I would like to wish Quinton Ezeagwula a speedy recovery, and to offer my condolences and prayers to William Long’s family as they mourn the loss of their son.”

of course, it took obama only a couple of hours to release a statement on the murder of abortionist tiller. do me a favor and contrast the statements.

update: pfc. long’s funeral is today. arkansas flags will be flown at half-staff. he will be buried at the arkansas state veterans cemetery. please pray for his family - it’s a tough time for them. and don’t forget to continue to pray for the recovery of pfc. quinton ezeagwula.

Obama U.S.A. Largest Islamic Nation?

Dangerous Speech to be saying in light of The Third Jihad Manifesto

Imported from: http://blatheringsblog.com/?p=2645

June 3, 2009 during the campaign we couldn’t talk about his muslim roots.

when he had a so-called slip of the tongue with George Stephanopolis saying ‘my muslim faith’ it was just a mistake (though how a born again christian does that i am not certain). and, of course, we couldn’t even use his middle name of ‘hussein’ without being excoriated and called racist by the great unhinged.

he and his campaign lemmings did everything they could to emphasize his christianity and de-emphasize the fact that his father was born muslim.

in a town hall on 5/22/08 in boca raton, florida,

The One said this: “My father was basically agnostic, as far as I can tell, and I didn’t know him.” he said. in september 2008 during a pennsylvania campaign stop,

The One said: “I know that I’m not your typical presidential candidate and I just want to be honest with you.

I know that the temptation is to say, ‘You know what? The guy hasn’t been there that long in Washington. You know, he’s got a funny name. You know, we’re not sure about him.’ And that’s what the Republicans when they say this isn’t about issues, it’s about personalities, what they’re really saying is,

‘We’re going to try to scare people about Barack. So we’re going to say that, you know, maybe he’s got Muslim connections.’…Just making stuff up.”

of course by now, we know how it works with this administration: say whatever as winsomely as possible (using the words ‘hope’ and ‘change’ a lot) to whomever to get elected. then, do whatever you fricken want - as quickly as possible - to totally screw the country.

frauds. now that he’s president - in time for his great speech to muslims in cairo - he admits to his father’s muslim roots,

that his dear aunt is going to the haj, and his own history as a muslim.

but wait. it. gets. worse.

in multiple interviews, The One says the US could be viewed as the largest muslim country in the world.

“In an interview with Laura Haim on Canal Plus, a French television station, Mr. Obama noted that the United States also could be considered as “one of the largest Muslim countries in the world.”

well, his math is fuzzy - we’re not even close to being the largest muslim country.

america is still 75% to 80% christian, according to most pollsters, with muslims representing less than 1% of the population.

getting through this upcoming foreign tour may be difficult for me. his endless pandering seems to have no bounds. his apologies to the world? no mas! and his total lack of character and integrity is astonishing to me.

this newly stage crafted ‘muslim and proud of it’ obama deserves to be seriously mocked and roundly ridiculed.

Obama's Geneology Includes Muslim Grandma & African birth:

Obama's grandmother, a Muslim known locally as "Mama Sarah," lives in Kogelo, a tiny village near the Ugandan border.

She was in Washington, D.C., in January for Obama's swearing-in ceremony. Sarah Obama, will reportedly perform the Muslim Hajj pilgrimage this year along with her son Syeed Obama.

Kenyan television channel, quoted extensively by the Kenyan and Pakistani media, reported Sarah Obama and her son will also visit Dubai before going to Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj.

The Hajj is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. The fifth pillar of Islam requires every able-bodied Muslim to travel to Mecca at least once in their life in a demonstration of solidarity with fellow Muslims and in an act of individual submission to Allah.

She was in Washington, D.C., in January for Obama's swearing-in ceremony.

Corsi's Whistleblower investigation revealed eyewitnesses and affadavits from a translator

verifying Sarah Obama testified to being present at Barack Obama's birth in Mombasa, Kenya.

Corsi's Whistleblower investigation revealed eyewitnesses and affadavits from a translator verifying Sarah Obama testified to being present at Barack Obama's birth in Mombasa, Kenya.

Ref: http://www.kosmix.com/topic/affidavit?as=kon&res=error&used=no&ac=1108

The Five Pillars of Islam

The five pillars of faith are observances in Islam which are duties each Muslim must perform.

Creed (Kalima)- One must state, "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the Prophet of Allah." publicly to become a Muslim.

Prayer (Salat)- Prayer must be done five times a day (upon rising, at noon, in mid-afternoon, after sunset, and before going to sleep) towards the direction of Mecca. The call to prayer is sounded by the muezzin (Muslim crier) from a tower (minaret) within the mosque.

Almsgiving (Zakat)- Muslims are legally required to give one-fortieth of their income to the needy. Since those whom alms are given are helping the giver achieve salvation, there is no sense of shame in receiving charity.

Fasting (Ramadan)- During the holy month of Ramadan, faithful Muslims fast from sunup to sundown each day. This develops self-control, devotion to God, and identity with the needy.

Pilgrimage (Hajj)- Each Muslim is expected to make the pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime if they have the means to do it and are physically capable of the trip. It is an essential part of gaining salvation, so the old or infirm may send someone in their place. It involves a set of rituals and ceremonies.

Obama's Cairo Speech June 4, 2009 Dangerous Appeasment?

Imported from Blathering's Blog: http://blatheringsblog.com/

obama gave a 6,000 word speech today in cairo in which he continued to lay blame on america and pander to the muslim world. some have described his cairo speech as ‘history making’ as is everything he does. others, like myself, think it was more anti-american apologism and basically a big yawn.

obama’s full text of his cairo speech is here so you can go read it yourself. but i would like to highlight a couple of passages that popped out at me as completely laughable if not outrageously false.

“I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles — principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”

um, excuse me? tolerance and dignity of all human beings except for WOMEN! what tolerance has the muslim world shown women who are made to cover their faces/hair and wear burkas? what tolerance does saudi arabia show women who are not allowed to make eye contact or drive cars? what tolerance did afghanistan show when flogging a teenage girl recently and enacting a law that allows for rape in marriage? what tolerance was shown by the saudis who tried to enforce a little girl to marry a man over 50 years old? even the lefties are scratching their heads over that one.

placing western culture on an even footing with arab cultures yet omitting the inconvenient truths that women are subjugated in those cultures, gays ostracized or killed outright, freedom of the press rare, and elections usually farcical is really an affront to democracy especially when its said by the leader of the free world for gosh sakes!

and then there was this:

“Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the attack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale.”

fair enough. so why muck it all up by excusing it away and apologizing by saying this?'

“And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.”

what the heck is he talking about???? lumping 9/11 with gitmo, waterboarding, torture??? more ‘dump on bush’ and side with muslims in saying they are justified in their anger against us. is this what we want him saying on our behalf?

a foreign policy based on appeasement never works. whether the obama administration admits it or not, doesn’t change the fact that there is still a war on terror and language like this sends the wrong message to our enemies. terrorists don’t parse or practice nuances. they cut off heads. they use planes as missiles. they use disabled children and widows as human bombs for ‘the cause’.

why The One refuses to acknowledge and confront the violent jihadi virus around the world and here on american soil is beyond me. invoking his Muslim roots, groveling to unelected despots, even inviting terrorists themselves to the speech seems to be an indication of the over inflated ego, confidence of The One to talk his way out of anything — even terrorism.

Full speech: http://blatheringsblog.com/?p=2645

Jon Voight, Obama “False Prophet”: see full article http://www.rightpundits.com/