Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread 5

CNN ^ | March 12, 2004

[thecabal]

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- This week's deadly train bombings in Spain will not lead to a rise in the U.S. color-coded terror threat alert system, a Department of Homeland Security spokesman said Friday.

"Based on the current intelligence, we have no specific indicators that terrorist groups are considering such an attack in the U.S. in the near term," said department spokesman Brian Roehrkasse.

[null and void]

LOL! Am I dating myself if I say I remember when that song came out?

[Indie]

Military experts quoted in newspaper stories about the Nov. 7 accident said the chances of a nuclear explosion were extremely remote.

Well PHHT!!! Isn't THAT a wonderfully confident statement!!

[rickylc]

Could be, but that story is available, I wonder why there's no link up on Drudge to it?

[Calpernia]

This tunnel was uncovered in December. I wonder if there is a link?


Crews uncover pedestrian tunnel in downtown Reno

Elaine Goodman
RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
12/26/2003 10:06 pm
As long as 100 years before work started on Reno’s $282 million train trench, officials were worried about pedestrian safety near railroad tracks downtown.

In response to those concerns, a $6,000 pedestrian tunnel was opened in 1902 beneath the tracks at Virginia Street.

But pedestrians didn’t like using the tunnel, where vagrants congregated, muggings were frequent and leaks were common.

“It was an early attempt to improve people’s lives,” said Edward Stoner of Western Cultural Resource Management, an archeological consultant on the city’s train trench project. “From the public’s perspective, it was never very well accepted.”

The tunnel returned to the public eye last week when crews working on a bypass track for the trench project dug up a stairway leading down to it.

Nine steps down to a landing were uncovered at the southwest corner of Virginia Street and the tracks. Based on historical records, Stoner that believes another 12 stairs descend from the landing to the tunnel entrance 10 to 12 feet underground. Those stairs have not been uncovered.

The find is among the latest archeological discovery during work on Reno’s train trench project.

The trench, which city officials have called the biggest public works project in Reno’s history, will place trains below street level for 2.1 miles through downtown, eliminating 11 railroad crossings. With the number of trains through Reno expected to increase, officials say the trench will reduce delays for motorists and emergency vehicles.

The documentation of cultural artifacts uncovered during the project is required as part of federal funding for the trench project, Stoner said.

The pedestrian tunnel, which once was called the Reno Subway, is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. But the city is allowed to destroy the tunnel for its trench project, as long as the finding is documented through photos and a narrative history, said Rebecca Palmer with the state’s Historic Preservation Office.

Other artifacts that have been uncovered include cisterns once used for firefighting, a conductor’s watch that could be 100 years old and a railroad spike modified to serve as a coat hook.

In March, crews working near Ralston Street to move telephone lines for the trench project found part of the English Mill Ditch, the oldest man-made channel in Reno. It was built in 1865 to bring water from the Truckee River to the Old English Mill near Wedekind Road.

Earlier this year, crews found a different part of the pedestrian tunnel, but the thick concrete walls and sand limited access to the tunnel’s interior.

The tunnel, about 8 feet high and 8 to 10 feet wide, passed under the tracks, coming out on the north end, near the front of the Eldorado Hotel-Casino.

Kiosks were built to mark the entrances to the tunnel. The kiosk at the southern entrance was rebuilt in 1913 to make way for the extension of Virginia Street, north of the tracks and redesigned in a mission style.

Stoner said tiles uncovered at the tunnel entrance likely are from the kiosk’s roof.

The tunnel, which the city and Southern Pacific Railroad paid for, was closed to pedestrians in 1927, according to a news story at the time in the Nevada State Journal. After that, the tunnel was used for commercial purposes, including tire storage, Stoner said.

The last surface remnants of the kiosks were demolished in 1957.

http://www.rgj.com/news/stories/html/2003/12/26/60148.php

[rickylc]

I'm just glad someone finally got it!!!

It's the second occasion I've had to use it, didn't get a rise the first time.

:)

[Cindy]

LINKS OF INTEREST
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http://www.truthusa.com/911.html

[nw_arizona_granny]

The uranium in water is normal in the west.

At Chloride, about 30 miles north of Kingman, one well that I am sure of, was over 500 units.

I owned the adjoining property and my well was 70 radons.

The state health dept allowed 20 to 25, but they admitted to me that they had no idea how many was a safe level.

[Cindy]

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[nw_arizona_granny]

When I came here, there was talk in Kingman of an old Chinese tunnel, under the train tracks and going from the old hotels at 3rd and Andy Devine, to the south.

I know the counters at the El Mohave were not as tall as normal.

[Cindy]

NOTE: The following text is an exact quote:

http://travel.state.gov/eafrica_announce.html

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman




This information is current as of today, Sat Mar 13 2004 03:11:33 GMT-0800.


EAST AFRICA
March 12, 2004


This Public Announcement is being issued to update Americans on the continuing potential for terrorist actions against U.S. citizens in East Africa. This supersedes the Public Announcement of September 12, 2003, and expires on September 13, 2004.


The Department of State believes there remains the threat of future terrorist attacks in East Africa. Travelers to East African destinations should carefully review their plans accordingly. East Africa consists of the following countries: Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles, Somolia, Sudan, and Tanzania.


The potential for future threats against civil aviation continues throughout the East Africa region. Seaports may also be targeted.


Supporters of Al-Qaida and other extremists are active in East Africa. Americans in the region must remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and exercise caution. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, or kidnappings. Terrorists do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. Increased security at official U.S. facilities has led terrorists to seek softer targets such as residential areas, clubs, restaurants, American commercial interests, western-oriented shopping centers, places of worship, hotels, schools, outdoor recreation events, resorts, beaches, and planes. Americans in remote areas or border regions where military or police authority is limited or non-existent could also be targets of attacks or kidnappings.


U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert. They may temporarily close or suspend public services for security reviews. On occasion, the travel of official State Department personnel is restricted, and these posts may recommend that private American citizens avoid the same areas. Services to American citizens could be affected if employees’ movements are restricted. In those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to American citizens. American citizens in need of emergency assistance should telephone the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate before visiting there.


U.S. citizens planning to travel to East Africa should consult the Department’s travel information at the Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov. American citizens may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States, or 317-472-2328 from overseas.


Return to Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings Page

[judicial meanz]

ping to new thread

[StillProud2BeFree]

IMHO you are correct. This is spiritual warfare, involving nation states.

[SCR1]

It will be WAR, some battles will be won some lost. The talley of which will determine if we win the war. More importantly if and when something occurs our country will need men with strong character to not 'lose their heads' and keep other people from losing it. You can imagine what it would be like in a large city if a large catastrophy should occur. Don't panic and be prepared.

[all4one]

And we thought that the Fed Ex cargo plane blowing all eight tires when landing was unusual....well in the last two sentences, it says that it happened before with an A-300 cargo plane en route from Newark. Gotta love the secruity that is behind the scenes at most airports...and Newark...hmmmm...it seems that is where there were Islamic problems after September 11th.

Broward Airport Back to Normal

Herald Staff Reports
Posted on Sat, Mar. 13, 2004

It's back to business as usual at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

On Thursday, a set of tires blew out on an incoming FedEx flight and delayed flights in and out of the airport for hours.

Strangely enough, an A-300 cargo plane, en route from Newark, had similar problems, blowing eight tires upon landing.

''That it happens once in highly unusual,'' airport spokesman Steven Belleme said. ``Twice? It is pretty rare.''

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/news/local/states/florida/counties/broward_county/8177074.htm

[ßuddaßudd]

Where do you think SV ranks as a potential target?
Do I need a code word to butt in a question? lol

[appalachian_dweller]

>> Don't panic and be prepared. <<

BUMP!!!

[appalachian_dweller]

Regarding your tag line. I'd go with a .40. Better stopping power than a 9mm.

[null and void]

Where do you think SV ranks as a potential target?

Not as high as a rational assessment would suggest. Although it is an economic target, it doesn't have much symbolic significance. We [as Americans] aren't emotionally attached to it like we are to the Golden Gate bridge, Statue of Liberty, etc. The semiconductor industry is fairly diffuse, lots of processing done in other areas and states.

It's on the list, but I can think of a dozen or so places that would be higher. OTOH if they have scores of nukes...

Do I need a code word to butt in a question? lol

You will be issued one by FReep mail...

[appalachian_dweller]

While I'm on the subject of firearms. IF you chose to arm yourself, be sure to have at LEAST 100 rounds of ammo for each weapon. I heard a story that when the plane when down in PA on 911, all ammo sales were suspended. Not sure if it's true, just something I heard.

Here's my rule:

AR-10A2 - at least 1,000 rounds
Baretta 92 - at least 500 rounds
S & W 686 (.357) - at least 200 rounds
Remington 700 (.270) - at least 100 rounds