Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Sixteen

Yahoo ^ | 8-02-04 | AP

[ExSoldier]

SHOMER-TEC

Do a site search for Impact Kerambit

[Honestly]

Inside job? I haven't seen this posted here.

BUILDING PLOT AN INSIDE JOB
August 3, 2004 -- Investigators suspect terrorist moles worked at the Citigroup and Prudential buildings to case the skyscrapers as potential targets of car or truck bombs, The Post has learned.

And now federal agents want to comb through employee records of the businesses that operate in the buildings to try to identify the moles, law-enforcement sources said yesterday.

The feds suspect that the extraordinarily detailed information about the skyscrapers which was discovered on an al Qaeda computer in Pakistan was compiled by accomplices who had time to study Citigroup's 59-story building at Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street and Prudential's building in Newark from the inside, the sources said. (snipped)

Investigators intend to focus on former employees, including vendors and security guards, because whoever collected the information is believed to have since left his or her job, one source said.

Investigators are not absolutely certain there were moles, but they hope that names of ex-employees will turn up on watch lists or other rosters of suspected terrorists.(snipped)

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/26159.htm

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

I got one of those too.

[Labyrinthos]

Re newspaper as weapon -- Excellent!!!

[judicial meanz]

Sure Piper....be glad to

It may take a little bit to put together

[Oorang]

Thanks Mossad. I do not envy you for the JFK customs work. It must be an extremely stressful job. Thanks for giving us a heads up on staying prepared, it is appreciated.

[WestCoastGal]

Thanks to both of you for the congrats.

Yep two great hobbies........a family that FReeps together stays together. lol

[Honestly]

This is disturbing. Is it unusual to have three crashes so close together in this area?

[Honestly]

This is an excellent example of why the age of intelligence is irrelevant. Thanks.

[judicial meanz]

Todays News Roundup from all fronts:

HOMEFRONT NEWS LINKS ( notice the emphasis on Al Qaeda being in place ready to strike and the references to the Southern Border)

Ridge: US Must Assume Al Qaeda in Place, Ready to Strike

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1184262/posts

US Seized 77 Mideastern Aliens in Southern Arizona

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1184183/posts


NSC Source: Terror Attack to be in Early September

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1184073/posts



NORTH KOREA

New North Korean Missiles Said to Threaten US ( North Korean Shipborne weapons can be transported offshore and fired at the US)

http://news.myway.com/top/article/id/418884|top|08-03-2004::11:46|reuters.html


ISRAEL

Hamas Threatens town of Siderot with missile strike ( Just a blurb on Debka, and an article on a few newspapers, but it makes you wonder if a timed strike is planned for Israel that would occur at the same time the US/Europe was struck?)

http://www.debka.com

[BurbankKarl]

Safety Kits Available Now Through Chapters

Written by Lesly Hallman , Staff Writer, RedCross.org

Tuesday, August 03, 2004 —

In the face of heightened terror alerts, tropical storms, hurricanes, and wildfires, Americans across the country are thinking more than ever about how to be prepared for an emergency.

The American Red Cross wants to make it easier for the public to be prepared by providing a variety of first aid and safety kits for use at home, at the office, or in the car. The kits will be available online when the Redcross.org store launches in September. In the meantime, contact your local Red Cross chapter for more information.

If you would like to be notified when the store launches, please send an email to RCO@usa.redcross.org with the subject: RedCross.org Store.

Below is a brief description of some of the products that will be available through the online store starting in September:

Safety Tube Perfect for the office, the safety tube includes a whistle, light stick, water pack, and face mask. The tubes can be attached to your desk, and are small enough to take with you in any emergency if needed.	Safety Tube
Personal First Aid Kit Designed for single person use, this medium sized first aid kit is ideal for the home or car. The kit contains long list of first aid items to provide you with the peace of mind when minor first aid is needed. All items are packed in a durable white plastic case. Family First Aid Kit This is a comprehensive first aid kit with enough materials to treat cuts, scrapes, burns and other emergencies that may arise with the entire family. The kit is offered in either a durable 420 Denier nylon red carry case (8 ½” x 6 ½” x 2 ¾”) or a hard white plastic case (6 3/8” x 91/2” x 2 3/4”) with wall mountable handle.	Family First Aid Kit
Emergency Preparedness Kit (Adult, 3-day) Emergencies can strike at any time. Prepare yourself for the worst with our Emergency Preparedness Kit. The kit is packed with useful items to aid an adult for 3 days in the event of an emergency. Kit includes survival type items such as food bars, water and blanket as well as a first aid kit. All of this is packed in a heavy duty and portable 420 Denier nylon red backpack. Make sure each family member has one.	Emergency Preparedness Kit

[Imperialist]

"Multiply that by how many sectors? Multiply that by 12 months per year? Multiply that by how many YEARS have they been infiltrating??????????????"(BagCamAddict)

We are talking about a lot of invaders that don't belong here. I hope we are ready for them.

[JustPiper]

Molly my goodness, beyond a red flagg did you all report it?

REPORT IT links here first page make it easy:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1183755/posts

[JustPiper]

Thank you Jim, our image went south -g- but we will have a new image next thread, I felt it extremely important to link to them, the link is working

[Oorang]

pecking away at their cell phones sending text messages and email from them instead???

Well, that's interesting Indie. I remember a couple of months ago you posted that one of your ME co-workers that used to be fairly friendly had suddenly become cold/distant (am I remembering this correctly?). Does he/she still work there and is the behavior change still in place? Watching their behavior and any changes could be telling.

[judicial meanz]

TO ALL FR LADIES:



In response to Pipers request, here are a few things you ladies can do to protect yourselves from attack. It isnt guaranteed to work, but it is better than nothing. Its gruesome sounding too, but remember, you are fighting for your life, and they are fighting to hurt you. Dont be squeamish. All bets are off in a confrontation like the ones described above.

A few suggestions:


1) Always carry a rat-tail comb, and keep it close at hand. Use it to gouge out an attackers eyes. Dont be squeamish-they wont be, and its better than being dead. The attacker cannot hurt you if they cannot see you.

2) Wind your keys in your fingers, and use them to hit the person in the face around the eyes. If they cant see you, they cant hurt you.

3) A kick to the groin is cliche. Most men expect it to come and shield for it instinctively. Kick for the knees instead, and aim the kick to knock the knee backwards for maximum injury effect. If they cant walk, they cant chase you and hurt you.

4) If you are grabbed from behind, reach down there and grab a handful of groin ( I wont name it, but you know what I am referring to). Twist that thing right off if you have to. Use maximum force and twist your hand while you pull. They cant rape if they cant use it.

5) Drive your heels into their shins as hard as you can while you do the "vending machine pull" on the groin. That will make them involuntarily throw up, hopefully.

6) If they are close enough to grab you, you have the upper hand because you can react before they act ( if you are prepared). If they are two arm lengths away, you do not have the advantage. Always draw them in close to hurt them, and act quickly.

[CharlotteVRWC]

"pecking away at their cell phones sending text messages and email from them instead???"

Offer to take their pictures from your cellphone camera or digital camera,,, and see what their response is. Or just take their pics....

[appalachian_dweller]

Not to jinx anything, but it looks like we're going to make it through another day.

Still no unusual activity in my area (and I am watching for anything).

Prayers of safety out to all. Heading home now. See you wonderful folks tomorrow.

God Bless.

[JustPiper]

Early on I sent dozesen just ns of things to the FBI, recently t something not even comparable to what you guys went through and I had a reply within 24 hours, they will respond, especially now!

NOTE:

Our operation is completely automated and
paperless. Submitted tips are received
immediately, reviewed within minutes and
prioritized by trained Professional Support
personnel, and Agents set action leads {{{within the
hour, as appropriate.}}}

We encourage you to share this information with
your family, friends, and co-workers, and
encourage them to not hesitate to submit
information they may deem of interest to the FBI.

[DAVEY CROCKETT]

The enemy within...we are in trouble guys.

BUILDING PLOT AN INSIDE JOB

By MURRAY WEISS

August 3, 2004 -- Investigators suspect terrorist moles worked at the Citigroup and Prudential buildings to case the skyscrapers as potential targets of car or truck bombs, The Post has learned.
And now federal agents want to comb through employee records of the businesses that operate in the buildings to try to identify the moles, law-enforcement sources said yesterday.

The feds suspect that the extraordinarily detailed information about the skyscrapers — which was discovered on an al Qaeda computer in Pakistan — was compiled by accomplices who had time to study Citigroup's 59-story building at Lexington Avenue and 53rd Street and Prudential's building in Newark from the inside, the sources said.

Officials who examined the information concluded that the most recent surveillance of the buildings was done in January. There was additional surveillance last year, a law-enforcement source said.

But most of it was done even before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — and goes back to 2000.

Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said yesterday that the terrorists' information was "vulnerability analysis" — which details how well or poorly guarded the targets are — and that there is no indication that it was "tied to any operational plan."

A 30-page terror document indicates plotters spent hours observing the Prudential building — even spending long stretches in a Starbucks across the street — yielding an intimate knowledge of the building's elevators and other details.



The data includes details about security cameras, escape routes and parking.

"In essence, what we were allowed to view was generated by operatives," said Rocco M. Malanga, director of Newark's Office of Homeland Security.

Investigators intend to focus on former employees, including vendors and security guards, because whoever collected the information is believed to have since left his or her job, one source said.

Investigators are not absolutely certain there were moles, but they hope that names of ex-employees will turn up on watch lists or other rosters of suspected terrorists.

The disclosures came amid several other developments in the terrorist alert announced by the federal government on Monday:

* Mayor Bloomberg signaled that the city remained open for business by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, another of the possible terrorist targets.

"New York is not going to be cowed," he said at a Bryant Park press conference. He called yesterday "a normal day in New York City."

* First Lady Laura Bush and her twin daughters showed solidarity with employees at the Citigroup Center by stopping to chat with diners in the building's atrium.

* Increased security at bridges, tunnels and other checkpoints created major traffic jams — and there are indications the headaches aren't going away soon.

* Severe restrictions on truck traffic created problems for restaurants and markets that depend on fresh produce.

* Heightened concern about terrorism led to a jump in the number of suspicious packages reported to police. More than 40 were reported by evening rush hour, compared with the 25 that are typically reported for a full day.

http://www.nypost.com/news/regionalnews/26159.htm