Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Three

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Twenty-Three (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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LNG ship attack a potential disaster
Full Story

WASHINGTON - A terrorist attack on a tanker loaded with liquefied natural gas could cause massive damage a third of a mile away and could send a vapor cloud billowing more than 1.5 miles, government scientists say.

With the the nation clamoring for more natural gas, policy-makers are trying to figure out how to safely import large quantities of liquefied natural gas or LNG.

Related:
Terror attack the top danger of LNG transport, study finds
Google Search: "LNG"

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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-Two "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

[MamaDearest]

Just under half of UK households own a pet — dogs and cats are most popular. A few people keep grandparents for the amusement of their children, but most prefer to home these high-maintenance creatures in "care homes" — a bit like kennels but not as well appointed.

That WAS funny!!! (still smiling)

[MamaDearest]

"Imam’s throat slit for saying peace prayers"

Appears the militants (TERRORISTS) kill anyone and everyone not in line with their violent methodology - setting up an enviroment of fear, intimidation and death to those who support peace (they eat their own to prove their point)! No matter how upset the villagers are about the Imam's death, they face execution unless they blindly and fully follow the jihadi path of terror and destruction. This is the HUGE real story the media refuses to tell.

[MamaDearest]

This is an old article, but one that warrants being remembered from an incident that occurred this past year in Virginia, if memory serves me right. It wasn't the first, nor will it be the last of such incidents:

Free Ride for Foreign Ship Jumpers

[liberallyconservative]

Did we ever hear what happened to the young man found dead who worked for Steve Emerson's Investigative project?

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[FairOpinion]

Al-Qaeda 'is plotting attack on London's New Year celebrations'

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1309380/posts

A secret intelligence report has revealed that security chiefs believe al-Qaeda may target New Year celebrations across Britain, The Telegraph has learned.

The document, which has been distributed to every military base in Britain warns that "crowded places or events" are under "a severe threat" of attack from terrorist bombers. The report, which is marked "restricted", is understood to have been compiled by military intelligence specialists, MI5 and Special Branch officers.

Crowds gather in Trafalgar Square on New Year's Eve Under the heading "International Terrorism", the report warns that military personnel and establishments within the Government Security Zone in central London, which includes Horse Guards in Whitehall, and Buckingham and St James's Palaces, face a "substantial" threat of attack. It says military bases across the country are also facing a similar threat.

[MamaDearest]

Toasting this New Years Eve for Steve Emerson's continued excellence in reporting (and telling the truth).

[Cindy]

Absolutely.
He's quite a guy.
I admire Mr. Emerson.

[Cindy]

Yep.
You won't see much of that (if anything at all) in the lame-stream-media.

[liberallyconservative]

Volcker: U.N. Didn't Stop Saddam's Smuggling

UNITED NATIONS — The head of an independent investigation into alleged corruption in the U.N. oil-for-food program said most of the money illegally obtained by Saddam Hussein came from smuggling, much of which the U.N. Security Council knew about but didn't stop...

...In a report in October, top U.S. weapons investigator Charles Duelfer said Saddam was able to "subvert" the oil-for-food program to generate an estimated US$1.7 billion in revenue outside U.N. control from 1997-2003. In addition, Iraq brought in over US$8 billion in illicit oil deals with Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Egypt through smuggling or illegal pumping from 1991-2003 when sanctions were in place, he said...

(excerpted)

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,142689,00.html

[MamaDearest]

Ex-Soldier update: I have to share his wit about the 27th - no attack; could it be the jihadis are trying to bore us to death?

Ex-Soldier will be back on site late Wednesday or Thursday at the latest. I was correct, he is in TM withdrawal! (smiling broadly).

[Cindy]

Laughing...

[7mmMag@LeftCoast]

I was never aware of ACSA ever having ANY credibility.

Reading tea leaves, astrological charts and chanting along with Ramtha seem to fit very neatly into their little package of "Intelligence".

[Cindy]

http://www.memri.org/bin/articles.cgi?Page=subjects&Area=reform&ID=SP83504

Special Dispatch Series - No. 835

December 28, 2004
No.835

"The Arab Silence on Darfur"

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "In an article titled "The Arab Silence on Darfur Revisited," Abu Khawla, a human rights activist and former chair of the Tunisian section of Amnesty International, points out that pan-Arabism is the chief culprit for the lack of Arab reaction to the "horrendous crime being committed by their fellow Arabs in Sudan." In his view, the only effective way to counter the pan-Arab "propaganda of hate-mongering and deceit" is to mobilize the Arab liberal movement. The f ollowing are excerpts from the article: [1]

'A Deafening Silence was Observed Throughout the Arab World on the Horrendous Crime Being Committed by Their Fellow Arabs in Sudan'"

[Cindy]

http://www.wtop.com/index.php?nid=25&sid=373375


"Charles Co. Arson Suspect Ordered to Home Detention"
Updated: Monday, Dec. 27, 2004 - 2:48 PM


GREENBELT, Md. -

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Michael M. Everhart, 20, of Waldorf, was one of six suspects so far charged with what investigators describe as the largest residential arson in Maryland history. The Dec. 6 fires destroyed 10 houses and damaged 16 others at the upscale Hunters Brooke development in Charles County. Most of the houses were unoccupied. No one was injured.

Federal Judge Charles Day ordered Everhart released in the custody of his parents at a hearing in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Md. It was unclear when Everhart would be freed.

Another suspect, Roy T. McCann Jr., 22, was ordered released on home detention at his mother's house last week but remains in custody while details of that detention were being worked out.

Four other suspects are being held."

[Cindy]

http://www.wnep.com/Global/story.asp?S=2731307
"Police charge alleged illegal alien with punching state trooper"

AP

FRACKVILLE, Pa.

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Police say a background search of Larios showed that he is also wanted in Dalton and Rome, Georgia.

Larios is being held in the Schuylkill County Prison on 25-thousand dollars bail on aggravated assault charges.

Police have also notified federal immigration officials."

[Cindy]

http://news.com.com/Google+worm+targets+AOL%2C+Yahoo/2100-7349_3-5504769.html?tag=nefd.top

Google worm targets AOL, Yahoo

Published: December 27, 2004, 12:33 PM PST

By Paul Festa
Staff Writer, CNET News.com

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Days after Google acted to thwart the Santy worm, security firms warned that variants have begun to spread using both Google and other search engines.

The Santy problem originally flared up a week ago as bulletin board Web sites found their pages erased and defaced by the worm's own text. The worm spread by targeting pages that used vulnerable versions of the PHP Bulletin Board (phpBB) software, and used Google to locate those pages.


After Google took measures to prevent the worm from executing Google searches for the faulty bulletin board software, Santy variants are making the rounds using AOL and Yahoo search, according to security firms, and are still targeting Google as well."

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/bosnia_warning.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520


This information is current as of today, Tue Dec 28 2004 00:56:01 GMT-0800.


Bosnia-Herzegovina



December 27, 2004


This Travel Warning has been revised to update security information and remind American citizens of the potential danger of travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This Travel Warning supersedes that of June 2, 2004.


The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there are still risks from occasional localized political violence, landmines, and unexploded ordnance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Local violence may occur without warning, related to political developments in the country. Criminal activity has also been on the rise, particularly in urban areas with a marked increase in reports of residential break-ins, vehicle and petty theft. There exists a substantial organized crime presence in several parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina; however, violent confrontations between rival criminal elements pose little direct threat to Americans. Travelers are warned to exercise additional vigilance in urban areas to avoid being victimized during confrontational crime.


The international community, including American interests, continues to be the target of occasional threats. In addition, increased efforts to capture persons indicted for war crimes resulted in isolated local disruptions and protests in 2004.


U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert, and may close temporarily or suspend public services to review their security posture. The Embassy in Sarajevo has closed in the past to review its security posture and may have to do so again. In those instances, the Embassy will make every effort to continue providing emergency services to American citizens. Official U.S. Government employees and affiliated personnel under the Embassy's authority are subject to periodic travel restrictions when the security situation warrants it. These restrictions are subject to change on short notice, and Americans who visit Bosnia-Herzegovina should contact the Embassy in Sarajevo for updated security information.


Although mine and unexploded ordnance clearance continues, there are still areas that are deemed unsafe by international de-ming organizations. Estimates vary, but a conservative figure suggests that more than 500,000 mines and other unexploded ordnance remain uncleared. While urban areas have been declared “mine-safe,” the location of some minefields is unknown and the de-mining community recommends remaining on hard-packed surfaces. Abandoned and destroyed buildings and orchards should not be approached, as uncleared mines still surround them. Families traveling with children should be especially aware of this danger and make sure the children do not stray from safe areas.


Persons considering travel to Bosnia should check the latest information available before traveling. It is always recommended to avoid crowds and demonstration, keep a low profile in dress and actions, and stay alert for changes in the security situation. The U.S. Embassy may not be able to provide consular services to U.S. citizen in areas where local authorities will not cooperate with or protect U.S. Government officials.


Americans in Bosnia and Herzegovina, visiting or resident, are urged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo and enroll in the warden system (emergency alert network) in order to obtain updated information on travel and security in Bosnia-Herzegovina.


U.S. travelers can also get up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. or Canada, or on a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328. U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov.




Return to Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings Page

[Cindy]

AGAPE PRESS.org
http://www.agapepress.org


http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/12/272004a.asp

"Sacramento Police Promise to Allow Christians Access to Capitol Sidewalks"

By Allie Martin
December 27, 2004

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "(AgapePress) - Police officials in California's capital city have stated they will no longer prohibit Christians from handing out literature on public sidewalks."

[Cindy]

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