BARBARA'S TCHATZKAHS

Islamic extremists increasingly using the Internet as outreach tool Terrorist groups that have long used the Internet to spread propaganda are increasingly tapping the Web to teach Islamic extremists how to be hackers, recruit techies for cyberwarfare and raise money through online fraud, U.S. officials say. A senior defense official said intelligence reports indicate extremist groups are seeking computer experts, including those capable of breaching government or other sensitive network systems. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information, said the extent and success of those recruiting efforts are unclear. Story continues below ↓advertisement | your ad here But jihadists' interest in hacking is evident in forums across the Internet. Law enforcement officials say terrorists are branching out into Internet fraud to raise money for their operations. 'Experts in the electronic jihad' One Internet forum, the Mujahedeen Electronic Net, off...

I was out of town for a while recently taking a needed break with my kids. We went into a local Target and passed by the books section. I have a couple little voracious readers (like Mom!) on my hands, so we all took a look for reading material. I saw no less than 3 (three) books for Young Readers on Barack Obama. All about the Obamessiah and how wonderful, hopeful, change-worthy and perfect the Obaminator-Who-Will-Save-Us-All is! NOWHERE (and I looked) NOWHERE did I see any books about John McCain (not even McCain's book!) in any area of the book sales or any books by or about Hillary Clinton. None. Nada. Zip. I was in a hurry but I did fire off a letter to the manager of this Target when I got home. I am still infuriated that Obamanite's brainwashing, cult tactics have extended to our children... non-voting age kids. Nowhere was McCain's military experience and heroism seen nor where any girls shown they can do & be whatever they want by just the mere presence ...

For as long as I can remember there's been a military recruitment station at Times Square. While I do not want recruitment in our schools - other methods of recruitment are necessary. I may not agree with the Iraq War but I have the utmost respect for members of the military who serve and protect our country. However, bombing a recruitment station is not the way to make a positive point about anyone's position on the military or the war! It puts pedestrians and citizens at risk (as well as screwing up morning rush hour in a very busy area of Manhattan) and targets our heroes. Men & women we should be HONORING! NYC Police probe Times Square explosion An explosive device caused minor damage to an empty military recruiting station in Times Square early Thursday, shaking guests in hotel rooms high above. Police blocked off the area to investigate the explosion, which occurred at about 3:45 a.m., shattering the station's glass entryway. No one was injured. "If it is...