Experts Available to Discuss 9/11 Anniversary Brings Remembrance, Criticism.

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TOPIC: People around the world paid tribute to the victims killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks by sharing in moments of silence and attending memorial services, according to an article by The Associated Press. However, the day also drew criticism against U.S. foreign policies

and the Iraq war. New Zealand's Prime Minister Helen Clark said more needed to be done to work with leaders in the Islamic world to develop understanding between different people and cultures. As many remembered past attacks, a video broadcast was made Monday showing one of al-Qaida's top leaders, Ayman al-Zawahri, issuing new warnings to Persian Gulf countries and Israel.

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Offer Baruch, a former Israeli Security Service agent, brings extensive experience in counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence systems, especially Islamic fundamental groups, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad to his role at Infrastruct Security. Baruch has been involved in the investigation of hundreds of terrorist incidents, as well as serving on several diplomatic missions during his time in the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The missions included high-threat posts in Egypt and Jordan, where he facilitated executive protection security details for diplomats and expatriates. In addition, he was instrumental in strengthening security measures for El Al Airlines. Baruch, a significant asset for Infrastruct Security's counter-terrorism and homeland security efforts, graduated from Bar Ilan University in Israeli Government Politics. He is fluent in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.

Psychologist and media commentator, Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth, of International Trauma Associates, has conducted extensive surveys focused on children and youth, social, political and trauma issues. Dr. Butterworth says, "With all the talk and speculation of future terrorist actions involving everything from biological to chemical agents it's no wonder that the fear of the future can be more unsettling than the trauma and depression resulting from past events." Terrorist psychology as a method of societal destabilization is more concerned with the perception of reality rather than reality itself. Thus it's not surprising that "Anticipatory Anxiety" -- fear of what one may fantasize could occur as a result of terrorist actions -- can be more psychologically damaging to a society than the actual reality that does unfold, says Dr. Butterworth. The trauma psychologist believes that in order to win this psychological battle of fear it's important for people not to get swept up in unsubstantiated rumors of doom: "Not to panic and give in to hysteria. Remembering that the psychological goals of the terrorists were not just to topple our buildings but destroy our way of life." Dr. Butterworth's comments, observations and op-ed articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX and CNN network news especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories. Appearances also include ABC's Nightline, and This Week, CNN's Larry King Live, NBC's, Oprah, Dateline NBC, and Good Morning America. CBS This Morning, The O'Reilly, Factor, Extra and Entertainment Tonight and many network talk and news programs. He is also featured as a psychology expert in various documentaries seen on Discovery, History, E -Entertainment and the Learning Channel.

Jae Gordon, author of Ready the Eight, is a former litigator and consultant to two Consuls General of Israel in Los Angeles. It was during that time period (1993-1998) that she undertook her research on terrorism. Her primary sources of information were the Israeli and U.S. governments and independent media reports. Convinced that terrorism would soon become an American issue and that popular culture was the most effective way to deliver complex information to a mass audience, Gordon decided to convey it in the form of fiction grounded in fact. Her novel, Ready the Eight, was published in Sept. 2003. She is continuing to update her research on terrorism and can assist any general news outlet that is tracking the continuing threat to America from the worldwide terrorists.

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