Is That an Almanac in Your Pocket…

…or are you an Al-Qaeda operative? From AP:

WASHINGTON – The FBI is warning police nationwide to be alert for people carrying almanacs, cautioning that the popular reference books covering everything from abbreviations to weather trends could be used for terrorist planning. In a bulletin sent Christmas Eve to about 18,000 police organizations, the FBI said terrorists may use almanacs “to assist with target selection and pre-operational planning.” It urged officers to watch during searches, traffic stops and other investigations for anyone carrying almanacs…

Also be on the lookout for people carrying maps, Lonely Planet Guides, and so-called “vacation photographs.”