[nonliberal]

A variety of factors could be contributing to the lull, Ridge said, and he warned that terrorists "are strategic actors and long-range planners" who could be merely lying low before striking again.

Wolf! Wolf! Wolf!

[rwfromkansas]

Please see my post 23.

It is important to remember that Al Queda QUIETS DOWN immediately prior to an attack.

However, based on the fact that this quiet period does not seem to be following a period of extremely intense chatter, I am not inclined to think it is signalling an attack...probably good news that they are settling down for now at least.