Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Two

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Twenty-Two (Index)

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

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Connect these dots, now
Full Story

"We should have secured the Mexican border."

That could be the pitiful lament we hear from negligent U.S. officials if Al Qaeda pulls off an attack on the United States using weapons of mass destruction smuggled across our southern frontier.

Were that horrendous event to happen, leaders in the administration and Congress would be justly hit with the same question that was perhaps unjustly cast at them and their predecessors after the unprecedented Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: Why didn't they connect the dots?

Related:
Bordering on Nukes?
'Bin Laden has fatwa for nuclear attack'
Jihadists Anticipate Imminent Nuclear Strike Against U.S.

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"I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat."

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Threat Matrix "TM'er" Tips	Link to Thread Twenty-One "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~	Cindy's Links of Interest
TM Code of Conduct		ExSoldier's Invaluable Tips
TM's 'Be on the Lookout'		Godzilla's Summaries
Threat Matrix Book List		Arabic Image Links

[Velveeta]

Thanks for the explanation.

The electronics stuff goes way over my head.

[LadyJMayo]

Even creepier...as someone brought up on another thread...is that the plane flew out of Dallas Love Field which is the airport Kennedy flew into the day he was shot.

[Myrddin]

Another common problem for pilots is flying into a low pressure area around a storm. The altimeter is calibrated at the time of takeoff to match the field altitude. That calibration is valid for the barometric pressure at that airport. If the barometric pressure drops at a later point in the flight, the indicated altitude will appear higher than the actual altitude. Add some fog and you could easily end up lower than you expected.

[Cindy]

Yep.

[Cindy]

Thank you Velveeta for that search and may I give you back a vowel for a new search to add to the collection? Thank you.

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22meshawr%22&hl=en&lr=&filter=0

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=meshawr&hl=en&lr=&filter=0
(No hits, but we'll keep that search.)

[24Karet]

add me to ping list please

24Karet

[Velveeta]

FREEPER NEEDS HELP.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/my/comments

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Cindy, why does that link to *my comments*?

Do I need help? LOL

Tinfoil maybe....

[Velveeta]

Any idea what posts were pulled?

[Cindy]

Posting before coffee...

LOL...I'll try that post again in a moment.

Laughing...

[Cindy]

CORRECTED LINK...


FREEPER NEEDS HELP.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1285779/posts?page=78#78

[Cindy]

READY.gov
http://www.ready.gov

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Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/interapp/press_release/press_release_0560.xml

Press Releases


Homeland Security and The Ad Council Launch New Ready Campaign Public Service Advertisements






The Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov New Public Service Announcements (PSAs) Capture The Spirit of Preparedness


For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
November 22, 2004


Fact Sheet: Ready Campaign


The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ad Council unveiled new Ready campaign public service advertisements (PSAs) today. The PSAs are designed to encourage people to develop a family emergency plan in case of a terrorist attack or other emergency. The new PSAs, which feature children questioning parents about what to do during an emergency, are the second series of advertisements for the Ready campaign.


“The message is simple: ‘Everyone should have a plan’,” said Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge. “The Ready campaign is another way in which we are galvanizing public preparedness efforts along with our partners in cities and community organizations across the country.”


Secretary Ridge unveiled the new Ready PSAs at an event at the National Press Club hosted by the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), two organizations that have pledged their continued support for the campaign. The event also featured remarks by American Red Cross President and CEO, Marsha Johnson Evans, who discussed the importance of emergency preparedness and the joint efforts of Homeland Security and the Red Cross in promoting this issue.


“I hope these ads will encourage parents to take a little time to sit down and map out their family emergency plan today, so they’re prepared for a terrorist attack, natural disaster or any emergency in the future,” said Ridge.


The Ready campaign, launched in February 2003 by Homeland Security and the Ad Council, is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies. The goal of the campaign is to get citizens involved and, ultimately, to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation. Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do three key things: get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.


The new version of the PSAs unveiled today, which were created pro bono by BBDO Worldwide, are aimed at parents and speak particularly about the value of a family emergency plan. The television advertisements feature children asking such questions as, “How do we keep in touch with each other if the phones don’t work?” “If we can’t make it home, who’ll pick us up?” and “Shouldn’t we pick a place to meet?” Homeland Security advises that by simply taking a little time to create a family emergency plan, parents can help uncover the answers to these critically important questions. In addition to the television advertisements, there are also new Ready campaign radio, print, outdoor and internet PSAs.


“The Department of Homeland Security is working to prepare all Americans, including families, seniors, business owners, educators, children and single people,” said Ridge. “The version of the campaign that we unveiled today is aimed towards families.”


The Ad Council has declared Ready one of the most successful campaign launches in its 62-year history. Since its launch, more than 210 million people have seen or read about Ready; its website (www.Ready.gov) has received over 1.8 billion hits; and the campaign has received more than $310 million in donated media support.


While it is too early to effectively gauge the long term effects of the campaign on public preparedness, thus far there are indications of progress.  A survey conducted by the Ad Council in early September 2004 found that 58% of Americans have taken at least one step to prepare for emergencies.  The number of individuals taking specific preparedness steps has also increased:




36% now have an emergency supply kit, an increase of 10% since the start of the campaign

24% now have made a family emergency plan, an increase of 9 %

16% have sought more information about what to do in an emergency, an increase of 11% since the start of the campaign







The new public service announcements combined with Ready Business and the future launch of Ready Kids are directed at engaging more Americans on emergency preparedness.


One of the Department of Homeland Security’s key priorities is helping communities become better prepared to protect against or respond to a terrorist attack or major disaster. The Ready campaign, along with over 1,400 Citizen Corps Councils, helps engage citizens to prepare for emergencies. These programs are a critical part of a better prepared America.


The Ready campaign is a national public service advertising campaign produced by the Ad Council in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Ready is designed to educate and empower American citizens to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies. Citizens interested in receiving a "Get Ready Now" brochure may call 1-800-BE-READY or visit www.Ready.gov for more information.

[Cindy]

FYI from Canada:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1285313/posts

[ExSoldier]

this is not a cue or likely to be the result of AQ.

I have to agree. First of with such a high vis target, it is unlikely that they'd miss! This was an accident, weather related, plain and simple.

[Cindy]

"Rogue States Put on Notice Over Nuclear Programs"
By Patrick Goodenough
CNSNews.com International Editor
November 22, 2004

Pacific Rim Bureau (CNSNews.com)

http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=\ForeignBureaus\archive\200411\FOR20041122a.html



"Terrorism, WMD Again Dominate Asia-Pacific Summit"
By Patrick Goodenough
CNSNews.com International Editor
November 22, 2004

Pacific Rim Bureau (CNSNews.com)
http://www.cnsnews.com//ViewForeignBureaus.asp?Page=\ForeignBureaus\archive\200411\FOR20041122c.html

[ExSoldier]

Oh, Jesus Christ!

Careful......!

I'm glad I'm not standing next to you. I have a buddy I teach with, whom I also served with. He's been struck by lightning three times. I don't stand next to him outside, either.

[ExSoldier]

Not to the left. Since everybody hates us anybody could have done it...

Especially the left.

[Cindy]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1286048/posts

"A terrorism case that went awry"
Seattle Times ^ | Nov. 22, 2004 | Maureen O'Hagan


Posted on 11/22/2004 11:07:43 AM PST by JohnathanRGalt

[Cindy]

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/2004/11/004016print.html

November 22, 2004

"Ohio: Islamic cleric headed to prison on conviction"
"Fawaz Damra update. From AP, with thanks to Jeffrey Imm:"