California's first wolf since 1924 enters Shasta County on journey

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This Nov. 14 photo from a trail camera in Oregon appears to show OR-7, the young male wolf that has wandered hundreds of miles across Oregon and Northern California looking for a mate and a new home. (Associated Press)<p class='dotPhoto'>All Chico E-R photos are available <a href='http://chicoer.mycapture.com/'>here</a>.</p>

The gray wolf that made history by crossing into California last week wandered into eastern Shasta County sometime Thursday.

The male wolf, known to biologists as OR-7, meandered from Siskiyou County into eastern Shasta County sometime between Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, Jordan Traverso, a Department of Fish and Game spokeswoman, said Thursday.

"We cannot predict what he will do next," Traverso said in an email.

Though biologists are able to track the wolf because it's wearing a satellite-tracking collar, they have declined to identify his exact location to keep him safe from those who might wish to harm him.

That's troubling to Pam Giacomini, a Hat Creek rancher and candidate for District 3 supervisor.

"It would be nice ... if we could call Fish and Game and say, 'Hey, can you give us kind of a location so we know whether we need to be concerned and keep our eyes out?'" she said.

Wolves were re-introduced into the northern Rocky Mountains in the mid-1990s. The first wild wolf crossed out of Idaho into Oregon in 1999. In September, OR-7 began a southwest trek across the state's highways, mountains and deserts, gathering national media attention along the way.

For much of November and December, he stayed in the Klamath and Jackson counties area of southern Oregon before crossing into California on Dec. 28.

Prior to OR-7, no wild wolves had lived in California since 1924.

OR-7 also has had his picture taken. On Nov. 14, a hunter captured a

picture of him with an automatic trail camera set up in the woods near Butte Falls, Ore., about 20 miles northeast of Medford.

The Ashland Daily Tidings newspaper ran a photo of the wolf Wednesday. The story says Allen Daniels, 24, of Central Point, Ore., got the photo from an automatic camera he set up to photograph deer.

Mark Freeman, who wrote the newspaper story, said the photo was shared with the Associated Press, which distributed the photo to member newspapers.

The location of the camera corresponds to the wolf's GPS location for that date, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials told the Associated Press.

Oregon wildlife officials said it is apparently the first photo of the 2-year-old wolf. OR-7 was born into the Imnaha pack, one of four wolf packs in northeast Oregon.

Wildlife officials have said they are not sure why he headed south, since there are no known female wolves in Southern Oregon or Northern California.

There are also few elk in California, wolves' favorite prey.

Tracking data showed that on Wednesday OR-7 was living in a forested area in Siskiyou County and staying out of trouble, Mark Stopher, a program manager for the California DFG told the AP.

In addition to the world getting its first glimpse of OR-7 on Wednesday, the wolf also got an unofficial new name. Oregon Wild, a nonprofit wildlife advocacy group, held a contest during November and December.

The winning name, "Journey," was announced Wednesday. A 7-year-old girl from Mountain Home, Idaho and an 11-year-old girl from Dickinson, N.D., both suggested the name, which received nearly 40 percent of 700 votes cast nationwide, according to Oregon Wild.

The contest was part of an effort to paint the wolf in a more positive light, said Rob Klavins, a spokesman for Oregon Wild.

Assemblyman Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber, described the efforts by the likes of Klavins and federal biologists to have the wolves return to the West as "insanity." He hopes the wolf heads back out of state instead of making Shasta County a home.

"As a cattleman, I'm not very happy with that prospect," he said.

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Resolve to Take Colon Cancer Test, Experts Say (HealthDay)

FRIDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- If you're 50 or older, consider making it a new year goal to get screened for colorectal cancer, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy suggests.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers because most cases arise from precancerous growths in the colon called polyps. These can be found during a screening exam and removed before they turn into cancer.

Recent research has confirmed that screening is one reason why colorectal cancer death rates are declining, according to an ASGE news release.

Compared to 2002, about 66,000 cases of colorectal cancer were prevented and 32,000 lives were saved in the United States between 2003 and 2007, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Half of the prevented cases and deaths were the result of screening.

However, one in three U.S. adults isn't screened for colorectal cancer, which is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.

In many cases, colorectal cancer causes no symptoms until it is too late to treat. Age is the most important risk factor for the disease, so even older people with healthy lifestyles need to get screened.

If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor about colorectal cancer screening and the method that is best for you, the ASGE advises. Screening methods include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, stool blood tests, stool DNA, CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) and barium enema.

Screening should begin at an earlier age for people with risk factors such as a family history of polyps or colorectal cancer. Some experts recommend that black Americans being screening at age 45.

Colonoscopy is considered the preferred method because it is the only test that both detects and removes precancerous polyps during the same exam. A person at average risk with normal colonoscopy results shouldn't require another exam for 10 years. Screenings may be more frequent for patients found to have polyps or cancer.

More information

The U.S. National Cancer Institute has more about colorectal cancer screening.

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Video: ?Lone Survivor? SEAL Marcuss Luttrell on His Choice for the Next President

Former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell was in Iowa last week on an unusual mission for him: presidential politics. He traveled from his home in Texas to Des Moines to support Texas Gov. Rick Perry?s run for the White House. In this video, he explains why.

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Edible Oil market scenario

Last Updated : January 06, 2012 17:00

Global edible oil markets witnessed a choppy week amidst high volatility as prices touched multi month highs led by a slew of encouraging fundamentals. In the first place, existing weather concerns assumed larger significance in the wake of persistent of lack of rains in Brazil and Argentina. Eventually, this led to a large scale downward revision of the soy crop sizes which steered the upward momentum. Technical indicators also turned conducive boosting trader confidence leading to sharp gains in CME soy complex which opened mid week after long New Year holidays. A slight weakening of the USD index and renewed geo political tensions surrounding Iran kept prompted energy counters to stay on an upbeat, thereby providing lateral support for the oil complex as well.

SE Asian and Chinese oilseed markets also mimed US and South American sentiments while capitalizing on its own weather hampered supply tightness. Malaysia and Indonesia have been witnessing weather discrepancies in line with the ongoing La Nina phenomenon. Factors such as improving export demand which retreated from the double digit decline during early December, ability of CPO prices to hold above MYR3,100 emerged as additional support. Nevertheless, prices succumbed to a mild dose of profit taking marking a cautious approach ahead of next week?s supply demand estimates from the USDA and the MPOB.

Domestic prices extended their rally as soy oil prices touched historic highs and Mustard Seed and soybean marched ahead stealthily. Pre existing unfavorable weather conditions along with building consensus on the reduced mustard seed crop kept the price volatility high throughout the week. The advance was trimmed during the later half the week as profit booking emerged which cooled off the sentiment.

The recent developments in the edible oil markets are reminiscent of the purely explosive weather market, which is a seasonal effect though. There has been a significant shift in the market fundamentals
from ?dearth of demand? to ?supply squeeze? in the past one month. The scenario has so changed that, private crop rating agencies have begun slashing their soy crop estimates for Argentina and Brazil by over 5m tons on yoy basis. With more than a month for the new crop to be harvested, such sizeable crop cuts needs to be watched with caution.

That is to say, SA is gearing up for a lower final crop size which should most likely be confirmed by the USDA report scheduled for release on Jan 12th. This brings us to a scenario wherein US weekly exports swelled to its highest level of more than 1.07mn tons, which is a 3 week high indicating buyers are preempting any kind of panic purchases (at higher prices) in case South America sees a bitter harvest. Therefore, a temporary shift is happening that is titled more towards supply threats rather than ?real? demand. It may be noted that, US exports still lags behind last year, but the only hope is whether it is able to divert buyer?s attention from SA to its home grown soy crop which is in already flooded in the market. At the palm front, proportionally higher production cuts vis-?-vis exports that is keeping the bullish momentum alive in BMD futures.

Domestic markets are already on a corrective mode following a month long exorbitant gains. Prices could take a pause before setting the due course of the future trend. Furthermore, with rupee hovering above 52.5 vs the US dollar and with fair chances for turning stronger, edible oil price premiums seem to be shelved for the short term BMD CPO futures extended the rally and found stiff resistance at MYR3,245 last week. Last week?s price formation has resulted in achieving the target (falling wedge) and are exhibiting mixed sentiments. The inability of the prices to break MYR3,245 after repeated attempts shows the possibility for initial weakness within the medium term positive tone. MYR3,245-3,270 (Nov?11 high) acts as the resistance, while support rests at MYR3,165-3,130 Prices achieved the target of 53.2-53.4cents for the double bottom formation with its low at 48.3cents and neckline at 50.5cents. Following this, prices are moving in a channel with its support at 51.75cents. Prices caved in briefly below this level and a test of 51.4cents cannot be ruled in the near term. Prices are expected to hold the support of 51.4 and move within towards 51-53.5cents in the short run. A close above 53.4cents shall ignite a medium term rally with a potential target of 58.5cents

MCX CPO prices achieved the target of 555-560 for the double bottom formation last week and retreated lower. Prices appear to have taken intermediate support near Rs543. Major support zone rests at Rs540-535, prices could drift into this zone and then move higher in the short run. Te overall trend remains mixed within the last 2 weeks price range.

NCDEX soy oil prices continued to rewrite the highs marking a high of Rs767 last week. Subsequently,
prices retraced sharply lower as expected inline with the overbought technical picture. Prices are poised to test the 23.6% retracement level as well as the MA support of Rs730 (~730-735) in the short run. Major support exists at the 38.2% level of Rs716, while resistance is seen at Rs752.

Subsequent to breaking the long term descending trendline prices moved sharply higher giving a spike up to Rs2,638 last week. Prices witnessed a reasonable dose of downside correction and took support at Rs2,515. Closing below the key support of Rs2,560 indicates follow through weakness for the short run. A test of Rs2,490-2,480 cannot be ruled after which prices should gradually start moving higher in the medium term.

Mustard seed futures extended the gaining streak with high volatility last week and swiftly corrected lower. Prices have taken intermediate support at Rs3,710 and is exhibited mixed tone. Key support zone is identified at Rs 3,700-3,665, a test of which cannot be ruled out. As RSI is still in overbought territory, prices should ease before embarking on the next trend. Rs3,805 acts as a god resistance for the prices to stage new peaks.

Courtesy : India Infoline

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Afghan claim of US prison abuse strains key talks

Gul Rahman Qazi , center, head of an Afghan investigative commission speaks during a media conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Afghan President Karzai had charged the commission with investigating the detention of some hundreds of suspected militants and the investigative commission has accused the U.S. military of abusing detainees at its largest prison, and says those held without evidence should be freed.(AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Gul Rahman Qazi , center, head of an Afghan investigative commission speaks during a media conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Afghan President Karzai had charged the commission with investigating the detention of some hundreds of suspected militants and the investigative commission has accused the U.S. military of abusing detainees at its largest prison, and says those held without evidence should be freed.(AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

Gul Rahman Qazi, center, head of an Afghan investigative commission speaks during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012. Afghan President Karzai had charged the commission with investigating the detention of some hundreds of suspected militants and the investigative commission has accused the U.S. military of abusing detainees at its largest prison, and says those held without evidence should be freed. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ? Afghan investigators accused the American military Saturday of abusing detainees at its main prison in the country, bolstering calls by President Hamid Karzai for the U.S. to turn over control of the facility and complicating talks about America's future role in Afghanistan.

The investigators also called for any detainee held without evidence to be freed, putting the U.S. and Afghan governments on a collision course in an issue that will decide the fate of hundreds of suspected Taliban and al-Qaida operatives captured by American forces and held indefinitely.

Karzai took Washington by surprise Thursday when he ordered that the U.S. military turn over full control of the prison outside Bagram Air Base within one month, a seemingly impossible deadline given U.S. security concerns about the prisoners and the Afghan government's weak administrative capacity. The countries had been working on phasing a transfer of responsibility of the prison, which hold 3,000 detainees, over two years.

The demand was the latest episode of political brinkmanship as negotiations continued for a Strategic Partnership Document with America that will determine the U.S. role in Afghanistan after 2014, when most foreign troops are due to withdraw. Karzai has demanded an end to unpopular night raids by U.S. troops and control over detainees as a condition of the pact and could be seeking leverage by pushing the detainee issue now.

Karzai spokesman Mohammad Sediq Amerkhil said Saturday that the president's remarks were a direct response to the investigation team's report of abuse and prolonged detentions.

The charges are reminiscent of allegations surrounding the U.S. treatment of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where admitted Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is held.

Detainees interviewed during two visits to the U.S.-run portion of the Parwan detention center outside Bagram Air Base ? about 25 miles (40 kilometers) north of Kabul ? complained of freezing cold, humiliating strip searches and being deprived of light, according to Gul Rahman Qazi, who led the investigation ordered by Karzai.

Another investigator, Sayed Noorullah, said the prison and all detainees must be transferred to Afghan control "as soon as possible," adding, "if there is no evidence ... they have the right to be freed."

U.S. Embassy spokesman Gavin Sundwall said Saturday that American officials only recently received the commission's report. He said the U.S. investigates all allegations of prisoner abuse.

"We will certainly take seriously the report and study it," he said. He added that the U.S. is committed to working with the Afghan government on a joint plan to turn over detainees "in a responsible manner." He would not specify what time frame would be considered responsible.

Karzai's recent relationship with the U.S. has been rocky, even though he came to power after the 2001 American-led intervention to drive the Taliban regime from power for sheltering al-Qaida. He has frequently lashed out at Washington, although he needs U.S. military and financial strength to back his weak government as it battles the Taliban.

Last year, he accused the U.S. and its allies of serving only their own purposes in the country, and has told a Pakistani television station he would support Pakistan in any war against the United States. In 2010, he was said to have threatened to join the Taliban if foreign donors pressured him too much.

The rhetoric is seen as a play for support from an Afghan population that resents the U.S. presence and is angered by reports of Afghans detained indefinitely and of residents whose homes are invaded without warning. Less clear is exactly what Karzai hopes to gain from Washington with the politics of confrontation.

The Taliban seek to use anti-American resentment to discredit Karzai's government. On Friday, the insurgents mocked the president as a puppet of foreign powers in a statement that specifically mentioned Afghan detainees

"Ostensibly, he speaks of national sovereignty and of the welfare of people but practically, we see that there are thousands of Afghan detainees who have been suffering in the Bagram Air Base and other American bases now for years, and without a trial," the Taliban said.

The Parwan detention center was opened in 2009 to replace an older prison inside the base itself. The deaths of two Afghan prisoners at the previous facility in 2002 led to abuse charges against several American troops.

U.S. and Afghan militaries jointly run the new facility. The Afghan side controls a section holding about 300 detainees whose cases are slated to be tried by Afghan judiciary, while U.S. forces control the rest of the facility.

Qazi, who led the investigation run by the Independent Commission for Overseeing the Implementation of the Constitution, said U.S. officials told him only the 300 detainees in the Afghan section had legal cases against them.

He said he was told that that 2,700 others in the American-run section were suspected Taliban members captured using classified intelligence and were considered a threat if freed.

Prison officials made it clear that many detainees had no evidence against them that would hold up in Afghan court, said Abdul Qader Adalatkhwa, the deputy leader of the investigation.

"So this is their concern," Adalatkhwa said. "That when they hand over the detainees to the Afghan side ... most of these people might get freed."

Holding suspects without prosecuting them raises the risk that innocent people could be caught in limbo with no way to challenge their imprisonment, Qazi said.

He said the investigation team interviewed a 71-year-old man who claimed he had been beaten in detention and had no idea why he had been arrested. Another man told the team he was arrested after coalition forces found a cache of ammunition buried 400 yards (400 meters) away from his home and blamed him. He said the bullets weren't his, but he could not convince anyone.

The prison also holds al-Qaida and other terrorist suspects from several different countries captured in what the U.S. considers battlefield conditions.

It's unclear what would happen to those foreign suspects if they were turned over to Afghan custody, but Adalatkhwa implied that they, too, might be released unless there is evidence to charge them with a crime.

"The legal procedures of Afghanistan would apply to them," Adalatkhwa said.

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Associated Press writer Rahim Faiez contributed to this report.

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iPhone & iPad Live 187: 2011 year in review

The last TiPb podcast ever! (Because we just changed to iMore!) Rene, Georgia, and Seth talk 2011 in devices, features, news, apps, and accessories! This is iPhone and iPad Live!

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Obama's New Military Strategy: Targeting Nations which Challenge US Hegemony

Obama's January 5 Pentagon news conference reeked of duplicity like all his pronouncements. Surrounded by Joint Chiefs of Staff, hawkishness took center stage.

Stressing a leaner, more agile/flexible military, he said counterterrorism, intelligence and cyberwarfare will be emphasized without sacrificing America's superiority against global enemies.

So will subversion, destabilization, drone killings, other targeted assassinations, global state terrorism, and permanent war.

In other words, new and old tactics are featured. Strategies are unchanged. So are imperial aims. Permanent war remains policy. Merciless high-tech killing and destruction will be featured. Ravaging the world one country at a time is planned.

So is expanding the Bush Doctrine. Preemptive global wars define it. Addressing West Point cadets in June 2003, Dick Cheney said:

"If there is anyone in the world today who doubts the seriousness of the Bush Doctrine, I would urge that person to consider the fate of the Taliban in Afghanistan, and of Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq."

Bush was more succinct, saying "You're either with us or against us." Neutrality's not an option. Neither are equity, justice, rule of law principles, democratic values and peace.

Supporters thought Obama was different. In fact, he exceeds the worst of Bush at home and abroad. He arrogated to America the right to confront independent regimes belligerently, replace them with client ones, and target homeland dissenters relentlessly.

In 2006, Bush's National Security Strategy reaffirmed America's preemptive right to counter alleged threats. Initially unveiled in September 2002, it asserted his "preemptive war" doctrine.

At the time, it justified war on Iraq. It said America doesn't "rule out the use of force before attacks occur, even if uncertainty remains as to the time and place of the enemy's attack."

"To forestall or prevent such hostile acts by our adversaries, the United States will, if necessary, act preemptively in exercising our inherent right of self-defense."

Unaddressed was inviolable international and US law. They require clear evidence of impending or planned attacks. Short of either, waring preemptively or otherwise against nonbelligerent states is illegal.

Bush attacked Afghanistan and Iraq. Obama's waging global wars overtly and covertly, including at home.

Abroad, Syria and Iran are prime targets. Bush's 2006 National Security Strategy highlighted Iran, saying:

Its "regime sponsors terrorism; threatens Israel, seeks to thwart Middle East peace; disrupts democracy in Iraq; and denies the aspirations of its people for freedom."

"The nuclear issue and our other concerns can ultimately be resolved only if the Iranian regime makes the strategic decision to change these policies, open up its political system, and afford freedom to its people. This is the ultimate goal of US policy."

In fact, at issue is regime change, controlling Iranian oil and gas, redrawing the Middle East, and pursuing regional hegemony to China and Russia's borders. Bush addressed "wars of the 21st century."

They continue under Obama. Tactics include creating an arc of instability, chaos and violence throughout the region to justify US intervention.

Addressing the 18th Direct Democracy conference in Feldkirch, Austria, Law Professor Francis Boyle warned against attacking Iran, especially with nuclear weapons.

America already committed "acts of aggression against Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, (and Libya) and has authorized armed, equipped, and supplied Israel (with destructive weapons and munitions) to commit outright genocide against Lebanon and Palestine."

Preemptive war is illegal. So is preventive war. Bush Doctrine policies featured them. They've "yet to be officially repealed by Obama...."

Nazi lawyers claimed these prerogatives at Nuremberg. They were rejected. Article 2 of the UN Charter requires settling international disputes peacefully, saying:

"All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations."

Only legitimate self-defense is permitted. America's wars don't qualify. According to Boyle, they constitute "international criminal activity (for) planning, prepar(ing), solicit(ing), and conspiracy to commit Nuremberg crimes against peace, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide."

In addition, "the design, research, testing, production, manufacture, fabrication, transportation, deployment, installation, storing, stockpil(ing), sale, and purchase and the threat to use nuclear weapons are criminal under well-recognized principles of international law."

Boyle stressed the urgent actions, saying:

Otherwise, "Obama and his people could very well set off a Third World War over Iran that has been already threatened publicly by Bush Jr."

He also accused NATO states "go(ing) along with US policies" of complicity with US crimes.

The New York Times: Cheerleading US Belligerence

On January 5, a New York Times editorial headlined, "A Leaner Pentagon," saying:

Obama's new defense strategy reflects "a generally pragmatic vision of how this country will organize and deploy its military in the 21st century. (It features) smarter and more restrained....use of force."

It means fewer ground troops, but "doesn't minimize the fact that the world is a very dangerous place and says the country must still be ready to fight a major land war...."

"It argues, persuasively (for greater use of) air power, intelligence, special operations or innovative technologies like drones."

Fact check

Rule of law issues weren't mentioned. Nor was America's responsibility for heightening world dangers. Obama's "pragmatic vision" is Timesspeak for illegal mass high-tech killing and destruction.

Obama wants more emphasis on "contain(ing) an increasingly assertive Iran, and in Asia, to moderate and counterbalance China's ambitions."

Fact check

Unlike America, Iran hasn't attacked another country in over 200 years and threatens none now. Neither does China. International law affirms the principle of sovereignty and self-determination.

All nations may freely choose their political systems. Others are prohibited from interfering in their internal affairs, whether democratic, authoritarian, or anything in between. America deems it a prerogative. Times editors are supportive.

"We understand the importance of sending a clear message that this country is not ceding anything to" Iran, China or any nation.

In other words, Times editors endorse strategically targeting any nation challenging US hegemony, including by preemptive war. Cheerleading all US wars, they ignore justification, rule of law, and other right and wrong issues.

A Final Comment

In November, Haaretz said Washington and Israel will hold their "largest" and "most significant" ever joint military exercise. Assistant Secretary of State Andrew Shapiro for Political-Military Affairs confirmed it.

Over 5,000 US and Israeli forces will be involved. Exercises will include "simulat(ing) Israel's ballistic missile defense." They'll also feature "urban warfare and counterterrorism."

Moreover, Israel will be granted expedited Congressional Notification to facilitate "faster trade of smaller, routine sales and purchases of arms...." In fact, whatever Israel wants, it gets.

In addition, Washington's multi-billion dollar annual commitment to Israel will continue, despite "challenging budgetary times."

US forces are being deployed to Israel for an indefinite period. Israeli military personnel will be assigned to EUCOM, America's Stuttgart, Germany-based European command.

The Jerusalem Post said sophisticated US THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) and shipbased Aegis ballistic missile defense systems are involved.

They'll work together with Israel's Arrow, Patriot and Iron Dome. They'll also further heighten tensions already too high. Targeting Iran is involved. Confrontation ahead seems likely, no matter the potentially catastrophic risks.

In addition, Syria is threatened. Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs Jeffrey Feltman's in Cairo to pressure Arab League officials to report back what Washington wants to hear.

At issue is observer mission head General Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa al-Dabi. Instead of reporting regime violence, he said conditions are reassuring as Assad's government is cooperating.

Washington wants a far different assessment to justify greater intervention. White House spokesman Jay Carney said "as sniper fire, torture, and murder in Syria continue, it is clear that the requirements of the Arab League protocol have not been met."

He wants the Security Council to act, but Russia and China will block outside intervention.

Syria's Foreign Ministry spokesman Jihad Makdisi rightfully accused Washington of "gross interference in the work of the Arab League," as well as attempting "unjustified internationalization of the situation in Syria."

Iranian and Syrian regime change plans are longstanding. So far, only timing issues weren't resolved. Perhaps 2012 will prove decisive.

Since last winter, externally generated insurgents ravaged and destabilized Syria violently. So-called Free Syria Army (FSA) extremists and other militants are Western proxy paramilitaries. Expect them to be involved in stepped up ground attacks ahead.

According to FSA commander Colonel Riad al-Assad, "We are preparing for big operations and have no faith in Arab League monitors or their useless mission."

In contrast, moderate opposition figures oppose outside intervention. They want Syria's sovereignty respected.

Washington, Israel, key NATO allies, and anti-Assad regional states have other ideas, and that's the key problem.

Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at lendmanstephen@sbcglobal.net.

Also visit his blog site at sjlendman.blogspot.com and listen to cutting-edge discussions with distinguished guests on the Progressive Radio News Hour on the Progressive Radio Network Thursdays at 10AM US Central time and Saturdays and Sundays at noon. All programs are archived for easy listening.

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