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New York Post ^ | February 24, 2004 | By NILES LATHEM

Posted on 02/24/2004 3:19:05 AM PST by Revel

Edited on 05/26/2004 5:19:43 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

February 24, 2004 -- WASHINGTON - The Pentagon has dispatched the elite commando force that hunted down Saddam Hussein to Afghanistan for a new operation aimed at getting Osama bin Laden, officials said yesterday. Military sources confirmed that members of the shadowy Task Force 121, the unit that conducted the high-tech search for Saddam and his henchmen, have recently begun operating in the remote mountainous region along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border where bin Laden and key al Qaeda and Taliban fugitives are believed to be hiding. The Task Force is made up of highly trained Delta and SEAL commandos, as well as CIA paramilitary operators. It operates outside normal military channels.


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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: binladen; hammerandanvil; terror; threat; threatmatrix
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WorldNetDaily.com - From Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin: "FINANCIAL SQUEEZE PUSHES AL-QAIDA SOUTH OF BORDER" (March 8, 2004) (Read More...)

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HONOLULU STAR BULLETIN.com: Hilo - "BIG ISLE FENCE VANDALS SOUGHT" by Rod Thompson (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The vandalism was discovered in mid-January when department staff returned to finish fencing a 9.6-acre site in the Puu O Umi Natural Area Reserve. The reserve covers 10,182 acres from the 5,260-foot Puu O Umi summit to the cliff-faced seashore. Department personnel found that vandals had carefully cut hogwire at every second post supporting the fencing, then rolled the fencing back and secured it by crimping. The wire was cut at 142 different locations with a total of about 1,500 individual cuts in the wire. The effort would have taken a full day's work, the department said. Unused fencing lying on the ground was also cut into 10-foot pieces. In an area where the fence bordered a pasture, it was not damaged, the department said. The rainy Puu O Umi reserve contains highland bogs that are used by the endangered native koloa duck. The enclosed area contains an endangered lobeliad plant species called oha wai. Additional endangered species were being planted there by the department") (March 7, 2004) (Read More...)
CAPITALNEWS9.com: "PIPE BOMB DISCOVERED NEAR LAKE" (March 7, 2004) (Read More...)

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VIRGINIA...WTOP.com: "PELLET GUN SHOOTINGS PUZZLE VIRGINIA POLICE" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police continue the hunt for possible suspects hiding in the woods and shooting at cars on a Prince William County highway. There have been 11 incidents in the last eight months. The shootings, most likely from a pellet or BB gun, began in August along the eastern end of Minnieville Road, a heavily traveled roadway in Virginia.") (Updated March 3, 2004) (Read More...)
SACBEE.com - SACRAMENTO BEE: "INVESTIGATORS SEEK HELP IN CATCHING SUSPECTS IN RAPE" (March 6, 2004) (View Suspect Sketches and Read More...)

NY POST.com: "CANDY-KID RAPIST" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: " Station owner Frank Sadigi said Garcia, a native of El Salvador, was "a regular customer" who often came in with his common-law wife, Maria Ventura, and their three kids. Garcia was charged with attempted murder, aggravated sexual abuse and other charges. He's being held without bail. Officials said he has a long record that includes menacing and DWI busts. A neighbor of Garcia's, who asked not to be identified said, "I never liked him. He's a strange guy. He was always around - he never worked.") (March 4, 2004) (Read More...)
BORDERLAND NEWS.com - EL PASO TIMES.com - Times Wire Reports: "MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FEDERAL BRIBERY CHARGES" (NEWS BRIEF SNIPPET: " LAS CRUCES -- A Las Cruces man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after being accused of bribing an employee of the Social Security Administration's Las Cruces office to get Social Security cards for undocumented immigrants from China. Fa Shun Ou, 46, also known as Uncle Ou, pleaded this week to charges of conspiring to transfer false identification documents, encouraging undocumented immigrants to reside illegally in the United States and bribery, the U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday." (March 6, 2004) (Read More...)
WASHINGTON TIMES.com: "AU RESEARCHER GETS 7 MONTHS FOR SELLING TO CHINA" by Jerry Seper (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A former American University researcher who was once convicted of espionage in China was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Alexandria to seven months in prison for illegally exporting computer equipment with military applications to China. Gao Zhan, who pleaded guilty in November to charges of illegal arms export and tax fraud, also was ordered to pay a fine of $2,500, U.S. Attorney Paul J. McNulty said. Gao's husband, Dongua Xue, also pleaded guilty in November to filing a false tax return, a misdemeanor, Mr. McNulty said.") (March 6, 2004) (Read More...)
PHILLYBURBS.com (AP): "EXAMINER ACCUSED OF ILLEGAL DRIVER'S LICENSE SCHEMES" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Hundreds of people obtained such licenses, typically paying $700 or $800, in twin scams that went on from 1999 through 2003 with the help of former Pennsylvania Department of Transportation examiner Tillie Green, state Attorney General Jerry Pappert's office said. Green, 33, of Philadelphia, was to surrender to authorities on Friday to face charges of forgery and tampering with public records. A man who helped immigrants in New York get the Pennsylvania licenses under a reciprocity agreement by submitting counterfeit French drivers' licenses to Green also was in custody, said Kevin Harley, a spokesman for Pappert.") (March 5, 2004) (Read More...)
MIAMI.com - THE MIAMI HERALD: "STOWAWAY FOUND ON PLANE AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Authorities at Miami International Airport on Wednesday morning detained a man who stowed away in the landing gear of a plane that arrived from the Dominican Republic. An airline employee noticed the man as he climbed from a wheel of American Airlines flight 680 shortly after it touched down from Santo Domingo, according to the Department of Homeland Security. The man, whose name or age was not released, was in good condition, having braved below-zero temperatures during the one hour, 40 minutes flight, said Zach Mann, a DHS spokesman.") (March 5, 2004) (Read More...)


FBI.gov - War On Terrorism: "SEEKING INFORMATION" (Read More...)

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ASSIST NEWS SERVICE: Yelwa, Nigeria - "CHRISTIANS AXED TO DEATH IN CHURCH MEETING BY MUSLIM WARRIORS" by Michael Ireland (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Forty-eight people have been hacked to death in Yelwa, Nigeria, by armed Muslims, many during a church meeting, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW). A recent upsurge in violence in southern Plateau State in Nigeria has claimed at least 100 lives and in the worst single incident so far, at least 48 people were murdered, many during an early morning prayer service on February 24, CSW reported. Armed Muslims invaded the service, ordered the congregation to lie face down and proceeded "to machete and axe them to death in their house of worship" according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The victims included women and children. The Yelwa incident was preceded by an attack on Tunka in Shendam Local Government Area (LGA) during which 18 people were killed, including four mobile policemen who were murdered in an ambush. The deaths of the policemen, who were assigned to the area to maintain peace, caused many to flee their homes, CSW said. A local source told CSW the attacks were being carried out by as many as 400 heavily armed Muslims who shouted "Allah u Akhbar" (God is great), wore red and black uniforms and moved with military precision.") (March 8, 2004) (Read More...)
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"palestine-info.info/arabic/HAMAS"

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THE AUSTRALIAN.news.com/au ("From AP and AFP correspondents in San Salvador"): "SOCCER STADIUM BLAST KILLS FAN" (March 8, 2004) (Read More...)

THE SUN.co.uk: "FANATIC: 'KILL TONY BLAIR'" (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "A BRITISH-based crony of Osama Bin Laden yesterday urged followers to assassinate Tony Blair. Mohammed al-Massari said it would be justified because of the Iraq war.") (March 7, 2004) (Read More...)
OBSERVER.GUARDIAN.co.uk - UK News: "ISLAMIC RAPPERS' MESSAGE OF TERROR" by Antony Barnett (ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The rap song is called 'Dirty Kuffar' - Arabic for dirty non-believer - and it praises Osama bin Laden and the attack on the World Trade Centre in New York. The video has recently been posted on the British website run by the Islamic extremist Mohammed al-Massari, the UK-based Saudi Arabian dissident who has lived in Britain since 1994. Al-Massari claims that the video has been selling in large quantities at mosques to the younger generation and is in heavy demand overseas. The rapper fronting the video calls himself Sheikh Terra and the Soul Salah Crew - a take on the rap group So Solid Crew. 'Salah' is Arabic for faith.") (February 8, 2004) (Read More...)
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Dubai GULF NEWS.com: Muscat - "OMANI SCHOLAR: US MUST STOP PUSHING FOR DEMOCRACY" (ARTICLE NOTE: The "Omani scholar" is identified as "Dr Isam Ali Ahmed Al Rawas, Dean, College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Sultan Qaboos University") (March 7, 2004)) (Read More...)
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3,481 posted on 03/09/2004 2:12:31 AM PST by Cindy
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To: Calpernia
I'm going to check out the fruit thread this morning. I didn't get a chance last night - my son needed the computer to type a paper.
3,482 posted on 03/09/2004 3:52:08 AM PST by freeperfromnj
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To: JustPiper
It's not that far from me either...
3,483 posted on 03/09/2004 4:58:28 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: LayoutGuru2
Is there a translated version of the real one out yet?
3,484 posted on 03/09/2004 4:59:27 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: Velveeta; LayoutGuru2
I'm working on the translation of both of those critters now. I'll give you a summary of both - one of them is 41 pages long so that one will take a while to translate.

3,485 posted on 03/09/2004 5:11:12 AM PST by StillProud2BeFree
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To: StillProud2BeFree
Glad you're back!
3,486 posted on 03/09/2004 5:44:35 AM PST by Velveeta
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Homemade bombs discovered on boat
Pleasanton owner of cruiser charged

By Harry Harris, STAFF WRITER


OAKLAND -- Except for being a bit "weathered," nothing seemed out of the ordinary about the 28-foot cabin cruiser docked along the Oakland Estuary across from Coast Guard Island.

But the Alameda County Narcotics Task Force said Monday the nameless boat was the packaging and distribution center for a methamphetamine dealer. Among its cargo were two homemade bombs, authorities said.

The boat's owner, Eugene Sarha, 48, of Pleasanton was charged Monday in Alameda County Superior Court with possession of methamphetamine for sale and two counts of possession of a destructive device. He had been working as an emergency room nurse at Alameda Hospital before his arrest.

Hayward police Lt. Lloyd Myers, the task force com- mander, said because of the bombs and the boat's proximity to the Alameda Coast Guard base and Bay Area bridges, the FBI is investigating whether he might have links to any terrorist organizations.

He is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail.(snipped)

http://www.trivalleyherald.com/Stories/0,1413,86%257E10671%257E2005742,00.html

3,487 posted on 03/09/2004 5:46:13 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: JustPiper
Oh JP....I'm so sorry! :(
3,488 posted on 03/09/2004 6:16:27 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: Velveeta; Calpernia
This is so funny! I've been so far behind that I hadn't read Layoutguru's post til this morning. Cal- I guess we're safe in New Jersey. LOL
3,489 posted on 03/09/2004 6:17:21 AM PST by freeperfromnj
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To: JustPiper
I just asked my hubby. There is no human transmission issue.
3,490 posted on 03/09/2004 6:21:02 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: thecabal
I'm sorry, that has got to be from the Onion.
3,491 posted on 03/09/2004 6:21:38 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: JustPiper
LOL!

3,492 posted on 03/09/2004 6:23:00 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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March 9, 2004, 8:20AM

Fire at Pasadena (Texas) pesticide plant forces residents to take shelter
From staff and wire reports


PASADENA - Firefighters are battling a massive fire at a Pasadena chemical warehouse this morning and warning residents of five nearby subdivisions to stay inside.

Huge balls of flame and black smoke were visible for miles from the warehouse, which officials said contained an assortment of often-dangerous chemicals. The Control Solutions warehouse at 5903 Genoa Red Bluff blends and packages pesticides.

The Pasadena Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place warning for Taylor Lake , Seabrook, El Lago, El Jardin and Shore Acres. Residents should keep their windows closed and air-conditioning off, said fire department spokesman Martin DeLeon.

Drivers are being urged to avoid Red Bluff Road.

Firefighters have to keep their distance because of the toxic fumes. They appeared to be gaining control of the flames when an explosion renewed the fire.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or what caused the 5:30 a.m. fire.

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/2440528
3,493 posted on 03/09/2004 6:25:05 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: LayoutGuru2
>>>>I think we've run into some IH (Internet Haganah or ItsHappening) jokesters or some new-fangled psy-ops.

Maybe. If it is a prank, it is hilarious!

Why did Daleel distribute it than?
3,494 posted on 03/09/2004 6:27:28 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: JustPiper
My sister had all c-sections. I was blessed with the 'maternal hips'.

Of course as a teenager I thought I was cursed with them and was jealous of my sister.

How perception changes.
3,495 posted on 03/09/2004 6:29:28 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: Velveeta; All
BTW (tinfoil, please) this is only 67 miles from the BASF plant where the guard was shot by the "Middle Eastern" guy.
3,496 posted on 03/09/2004 6:31:32 AM PST by Velveeta
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To: LayoutGuru2
Is that the computer name or server name?

I don't have Arabic character displays and can't tell some of the code.

But I see the server url in there:

/www.homepagez.com/../DOCUME~1/LISALA~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image003.jpg

Homepagez.com is the URL that distributes VofJ
3,497 posted on 03/09/2004 6:31:53 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: Calpernia
That would make sense!

Or is it the backwards message?

Everything is the opposite, north is south, nothing is as it appears.
3,498 posted on 03/09/2004 6:32:46 AM PST by rickylc
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To: JustPiper
That is from the Onion, right?
3,499 posted on 03/09/2004 6:32:58 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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To: JustPiper
I do think I dislike Kerry as much as the Clintons.
3,500 posted on 03/09/2004 6:50:55 AM PST by Calpernia (http://members.cox.net/classicweb/Heroes/heroes.htm)
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