KM Special on Gulf War.
Israeli Nukes Submarine fleet to target Iranian nuclear sites
Secretly Sailing towards Gulf Waters, Gulf of Oman
American-made Harpoon missiles, armed with nuclear warheads, are now aimed by Israel’s fleet of Dolphin-class submarines against Iran’s nuclear facilities.Following September’s exclusive report in American Free Press about Israel’s submarine nuclear attack capability, over 100 Harpoon cruise missiles have been secretly airlifted to the remote island of Diego Garcia, a joint UK-U.S. base in the Indian Ocean, reported Gordon Thomas, a senior investigative journalist in the American Free Press. "The three Israeli submarines that arrived at the base early this month were each loaded with 24 Harpoon missiles.They then set sail for the Gulf of Oman—bringing Iran’s nuclear facilities all within range of the submarines’ payloads," he said in his investigative report.
"The decision to launch them is entirely in the hands of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Just as Sharon gave Washington only a short warning before he gave the order to attack an alleged terrorist camp deep inside Syria, he has made it clear to Washington that the same rule of engagement will apply if it comes to launching the Harpoons," the Free Press report said.
Sharon made his position clear in a telephone call to President Bush the day after the attack on Syria. Quoting an Israeli source, Bush said he “just wanted to be kept in formed.” Credible intelligence sources say the reality is that Sharon believes he would have the support of Bush if he did launch an attack.
"But an indication of the deepening concern that some members of the Bush administration now feel is that National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice allowed one of her senior aides to confirm AFP’s September report to The Los Angeles Times and London’s Guardian newspaper," the report said.
"Both drew heavily on the original American Free Press story. The senior Pentagon and State Department sources for AFP’s first story about Israel’s Dolphin-class submarines told AFP exclusively that, in the words of one high-level Pentagon source, “matters have now advanced considerably, and for the first time Rice is sounding alarm bells in the Oval Office.” the author claims.
"Rice’s decision to leak is also the first clear indication of her concerns over Israel—as well as her own direct challenge to the authority of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.Rice is engaged in an internal power struggle with Rumsfeld—and has chosen to use what she sees as his failure in the Middle East to harness Sharon’s behavior as her launch pad to have the secretary of state ousted," the journalist said in his report.
“Rice has a long-term strategy to become secretary of state. While Rumsfeld is no supporter of Powell, he knows that having Rice in charge of [the State Department] would give her more power than she even has now. And there is also the ultimate ambition for Condi to be Bush’s running mate. Her own inner circle says that she would relish a face-off with Hillary Clinton in 2008. If Condi became vice president, then she is but a step away from becoming the first black woman in the White House. That is what is driving her,” said a senior Washington analyst.
RICE BOILING
Meantime, Rice’s concerns have deepened following Sharon’s stark warning last Sunday that “states harboring terrorists are legitimate targets.”Aides in Tel Aviv have confirmed to American Free Press that “Iran and Syria are top of that list—with Iran in the top spot.” The revelation comes at a time of rapidly escalating tensions in the region, the report said. "Israel’s senior Foreign Ministry spokesman, Gideon Meir, insisted “any country that harbors a threat to Israel is a legitimate target for us out of self-defense.”
American Free Press can reveal report further revealed that a team of U.S. computer specialists flew to Diego Garcia to fit the latest version of the software known as “over the horizon.” This would allow a Harpoon to hit Iran’s nuclear establishments with pinpoint accuracy. Originally developed by Inslaw, the Washington-based computer software company, the over-the-horizon capability has been enhanced to handle the sophisticated electronics of the Harpoon missiles.In the meantime, Sharon has ordered Mossad to put together a specialist team to infiltrate Iran. Their mission is to snatch some of the scientists working in the country’s nuclear facilities at Natanz, Arak and Saghand. Full Report
Is the Pope Crazy? Using Condoms is a Sin?
"There are many things to be said against condoms, and most people reading this have probably said them all. But at least they work. Not perfectly--they slip, they break, they require more forethought and finesse and cooperation and trust than is easy to bring to sex every single time, and, a major drawback in this fallen world, they place women's safety in the hands of men. But for birth control they are a whole lot better than the rhythm method or prayer or nothing, and for protection from sexually transmitted diseases they are all we have," wrote Katha Pollitt. in a column. "This is not exactly a controversial statement; people have been using condoms as a barrier against disease as long as rubber has been around (indeed, before--as readers of James Boswell's journals know)" read the Full Report by Katha Pollitt in the Nation.
U.N. Rights Envoy To Visit Iran
Friday, October 17, 2003
The U.N. special rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression will visit Iran Nov. 4-10 at Tehran's invitation following postponement of the trip earlier this year.Ambeyi Ligabo, whose duties include gathering information about threats directed at journalists and others who disseminate information, plans to meet with Iranian authorities and U.N. representatives. He will also meet with activists, journalists and scholars (U.N. release, Oct. 17). More
Adobe launches the Creative Suite Platform for the Design and Publishing industry at Gitex 2003
New Product Strategy Combines Four Full-Version Upgrades of Essential Creative Applications, Acrobat 6.0 and Introduces Innovative Version Cue File Manager
Dubai, October 18, 2003
Adobe Systems Incorporated, the leader in network publishing, will
unveil the Adobe Creative Suite at Gitex 2003, to be held from October 19 to
23, at Dubai world Trade Centre. The new software product combines the new
full-version upgrades of Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS,
Adobe InDesign CS, and Adobe GoLive CS. Creative Suite also incorporates
Acrobat 6.0 Professional, and introduces the innovative Version Cue? file
version manager. The all new Adobe Creative Suite is a complete design
environment that gives today's creative professionals everything they need to
create and publish content to print and the Web faster, more easily, and more
efficiently than ever."Adobe Creative Suite integrates outstanding new product releases and
unleashes Version Cue technology that will save creative professionals time and
revolutionize interaction within creative teams," said Bruce Chizen, President and
CEO, Adobe Systems Incorporated. "With Adobe Creative Suite we are
delivering a platform for the future of design and publishing, building on 20
years of innovation and partnership with the creative community worldwide."Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition combines four new full-version
upgrades of essential Adobe applications, relied on by millions of creative
professionals around the world: Photoshop CS with Adobe ImageReady CS, Illustrator
CS, InDesign CS and GoLive CS, all brought together with Version Cue (see
separate press releases for component software details).With Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) becoming an integral part of
Web and print production workflows, Acrobat 6.0 Professional, released
to industry acclaim earlier this year, is also a component of the Adobe
Creative Suite, allowing customers to review and comment on documents,
as well as pre-flight and output complex print jobs.Adobe Creative Suite is anchored by Version Cue, an innovative file
management system that allows designers to increase productivity and meet tight
deadlines. Whether designers, working alone or in teams, are looking for the most
recent iteration of a file or for an older version, Version Cue enables
users to visually scan image thumbnails in Photoshop CS, Illustrator
CS, InDesign CS, and GoLive CS, or search XMP metadata across version
comments, keywords, author, date, and more."Simplification of the creative workflow and tighter integration of
applications into suites is a trend which will benefit designers collaborating on
projects to become more efficient and productive," said Joshua Duhl, Research
Director at IDC. "Features that allow users to easily share files with clients
and colleagues, and locate files visually or through the use of metadata
will facilitate the broader workflow and lifecycle of creative assets."A Standard Edition of Adobe Creative Suite is available, combining
these same components, except for GoLive CS and Acrobat 6.0 Professional, to
provide an advanced solution for print design and layout.
Adobe Creative Suite also includes two Adobe typeface families. Warnock
Pro, a new Adobe Originals OpenType family is included with every copy
of Adobe Creative Suite, providing a classic yet contemporary
composition family that performs a wide variety of typographic tasks with elegance.
Brioso Pro, an OpenType family designed in the calligraphic tradition
of the Latin alphabet, is available free of charge to customers who
register their copy of Adobe Creative Suite via the Web.Both versions of Adobe Creative Suite include Video CDs, developed by
Total Training, and a new Design Guide that offers insights on working more
efficiently across the Adobe Creative Suite workflow, with advice for users of all
experience levels. Adobe Creative Suite customers will also have access
to the new, redesigned Adobe Studio (www.studio.adobe.com) a one-stop
web resource for expert tips, tricks, and guidance. Customers will receive
one serial number for Adobe Creative Suite and one number to call for
support and service, greatly simplifying installation and troubleshooting.
Adobe Creative Suite comes with complimentary warranty support for registered
users that provides toll-free and online support for installation and
bug-fix issues. For other types of technical and workflow support issues,
customers can purchase one of Adobe's Expert Support options
(www.adobe.com/expertsupport).Adobe is making it easy for creative professionals worldwide to upgrade
to Adobe Creative Suite. Any customer that currently has a copy of
Photoshop (purchased as a standalone product or part of an Adobe Collection) on
their system can upgrade to Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition for an
estimated street price of $749, or the Standard Edition for $549. Estimated
street price for the Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition is US$1229 and $999
for the Standard Edition. For more detailed information about the Adobe
Creative Suite, please visit: www.adobe.com/creativesuite.Adobe Creative Suite for Mac OS X 10.2.4, Microsoft? Windows? 2000 with
Service Pack 2, and Windows XP Professional and Home Edition, will be
available in the fourth (calendar) quarter of 2003 to customers in the United
States and Canada through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store at:
www.adobe.com/store
<http://www.adobe.com/store>.Panasonic launches new line of GIGARANGE Cordless Phones
Talking Caller ID, voice enhancer technology & walkie-talkie feature give new edge to Panasonic GIGARANGE cordless phones
October 18, 2003 Panasonic is set to unveil a new line of GIGARANGE digital cordless
phones at GITEX Dubai 2003, packed with attractive features such as Talking
Caller ID, walkie-talkie, multi-tasking capability and the Voice Enhancer
Technology.Ideal for small & medium businesses and home users, the new digital
cordless phones unfold exciting new applications for more effective
communication, allowing all members of an office or home to stay connected while using
the handset for other, independent functions.The GIGARANGE Expandable model KX-TG2770 allows multiple users to
access an incoming call without taking the handset of the person called. It
also offers multi-tasking capabilities, allowing each user to use their
handset for a different function simultaneously. Other attractive features of
this model is the networking of up to eight handsets, five-way conference
calling, an all-digital answering system, walkie-talkie,
caller ID and digital duplex speakerphones"Panasonic's core philosophy of making communication simple and
user-friendly is reflected in the GIGARANGE cordless phones. We have introduced newer features using leading edge technology and innovations created by our
team of researchers," said Shigeru Uno, General Manager, System Sales Dept.,
Panasonic Marketing Middle East FZE. "Globally, the market for digital
cordless phones is expanding rapidly. Middle East being no exception,
we have targeted it as one of our key growth areas. As part of that
strategy, we will be showcasing the latest state of the art digital cordless
phones at GITEX Dubai, to allow customers in the region to experience
first-hand the benefits of our new-age communication instruments."GITEX Dubai visitors will have the opportunity to see some of the
amazing new functions of the GIGARANGE digital phones. For example, the
top-range model KX-TG2260 offers a Talking Caller ID facility that announces the
caller's name in between rings, using the text-to-speech technology. It
is also fitted with a Voice Enhancer Technology which creates a
frequency bandwidth similar to that of the original voice improving the sound
quality.Panasonic will also be displaying the mid-range Digital Enhanced
Cordless Phones at GITEX Dubai, including the KX-TCD510 and KX-TCD500. These
instruments offer attractive features like Caller ID through different LED (light
emitting diode) colours and specific ringer toners, Caller ID Memory of fifty
entries, digital answering system of up to eighteen minutes, thirty-two
polyphonic ring tones and multiple handsets capability. Panasonic has equipped
both telephones with a six-line display featuring blue lighting, which even
makes navigating through the menu per joystick just the right thing.
The T9 text input also provides an especially convenient style of
assistance for an "input". Even those who have their hands full can still find
their ideal telephone conversation partner in the very best digital quality
thanks to the headset connection and the hands-free speaking function.
"Our Middle East customers have shown a high degree of loyalty to
Panasonic cordless phones. We are therefore happy to offer them exciting new
applications, both home and office use, including the Walkie-Talkie facility in which
two handsets can communicate in the walkie-talkie mode by bypassing the
base unit and allowing incoming calls to get through," said Uno.Panasonic will be participating in Dubai Gitex 2003, along with its UAE
sole distributor Panatech Engineering and Oman National Electronics,
part of the Al Futtaim Group.
