Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Five

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Twenty-Five (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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U.S. works 'day and night' to rein in al-Qaida
Full Story

WASHINGTON - Prompted by new intelligence indicating Osama bin Laden reached out to the most feared terrorist in Iraq, President Bush charged Thursday that "al-Qaida still hopes to attack us on our own soil."

"Recently, we learned that Osama bin Laden has urged the terrorist Zarqawi to form a group to conduct attacks outside Iraq, including here in the United States," Bush said at the swearing-in of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff.

The president vowed, "We're working every day and night to dismantle (bin Laden's) network and to bring him to justice."

Related:
Officials: Bin Laden Urges Zarqawi to Hit U.S.
Al-Qaeda's Completed Warning Cycle - Ready to Attack?

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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-Four "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~
TM Code of Conduct		ExSoldier's Invaluable Tips
TM's 'Be on the Lookout'		Godzilla's Summaries
Threat Matrix Book List		Tracking the Chatter with TM

[crabbie]

also the same goes with paxil Thanks!

[jerseygirl]

yes. a dead diver found last Feb---a time NO ONE would be scuba diving for pleasure. Also one or two spotted in Hawaii and yet another one in a state I don't recall...

[crabbie]

I remember discussing the Hudson River above the Tappan Zee bridge. Then later I think we talked about divers when there was an explosion at a dock on Staten Island.

[crabbie]

yes. a dead diver found last Feb---a time NO ONE would be scuba diving for pleasure. Also one or two spotted in Hawaii and yet another one in a state I don't recall Now I remember the Hawaii thing. But, wasn't there one found at the Staten island dock explosion?

[Godzilla]

Breaking on another thread:

Two Islamist groups have said they caused Wednesday's explosion at a Texas oil refinery which killed 15 people but the U.S. FBI said there was no evidence of "any criminal or terrorist activity".
An unknown group, calling itself al Qaeda Organisation for Holy War in the United States of America, said it would issue a detailed statement and video of the attack later. The statement was posted on the Internet on Thursday.
Another group, Army of the Levant, also posted an Internet statement on Thursday claiming responsibility for the blast at the BP plant in Texas City, Texas.

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=7999467

[SlowBoat407]

Oddly appropriate tagline for your post, Godzilla.

[MamaDearest]

The young gang bangers make beer runs at the local convenience stores on a regular basis.

Some of the Southwest reservervation boundaries are littered with booze bottles. Reckon tribal rules don't apply outside the reservation, unless there's involvement with non-tribal people in a motor vehicle accident outside those boundaries, unless things have changed since we lived near a reservation several years ago.

[MamaDearest]

Hi all4one! Missed you! Regarding your post Mystery Illness At Bronx High School 400 Students Come Down With Stomach Illness (3/23/05)

Do you suppose it'll be labeled the ever-popular Norovirus once again?

[MamaDearest]

Two Islamist groups have said they caused Wednesday's explosion at a Texas oil refinery which killed 15 people but the U.S. FBI said there was no evidence of "any criminal or terrorist activity".

If it were an act of terror, there should be deprivation of the glory they seek. A knee to the groin instead of a pat on the head would be in order. Refineries, gas stations and oil connected means of commerce should be on notice to up security and vigilance.

[MamaDearest]

Pipeline rurpture pours oil into reservoir north of Los Angeles

[MamaDearest]

Ebola kills 4 in Sudan

Marburg virus kills 96 in Angola in last 5 months

Canadian lawyer files suit over terrorist allegations

American woman killed in hit and run on Mexico beach

ICE arrests 21 child predators in Westchester County

South Africa sells arms to world's hotspots

2 Mexican escapees caught in Nogales

Fake explosives cause terminal shutdown at LAX

[Cindy]

Note: The following article is an exact quote:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_918.html

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



This information is current as of today, Thu Mar 24 2005 19:36:31 GMT-0800.


INDONESIA


March 24, 2005


This Travel Warning is being issued to update security information in Indonesia and to note that the Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens to defer all non-essential travel to the country. This warning supersedes the January 13, 2005, Travel Warning for Indonesia.


The Department urges Americans who choose to travel to Indonesia despite this Travel Warning to observe vigilant personal security precautions and to remain aware of the continued potential for terrorist attacks against Americans, U.S. or other Western interests in Indonesia. The potential remains for violence and terrorist actions against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the country.


The terrorist threat in Indonesia remains high. In late March arrests of terrorists with explosives in the Philippines, including an Indonesian Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) member, who were planning to commit terrorist attacks there suggest that the threat of similar attacks by JI against targets in Indonesia continues. Attacks could occur at any time and could be directed against any location, including those frequented by foreigners and identifiably American or other western facilities or businesses in Indonesia. Such targets could include but are not limited to places where Americans and other Westerners live, congregate, shop or visit, including hotels, clubs, restaurants, shopping centers, identifiably Western businesses, housing compounds, transportation systems, places of worship, schools, or public recreation events. Reports suggest attacks could include targeting individual American citizens.


JI has cells in several Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, and connections with al-Qaeda. A terrorist bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on September 9, 2004, killed eleven and injured more than 180 people. An August 2003 terrorist bombing at a major international hotel in Jakarta injured several American citizens, and seven Americans died in a terrorist attack in Denpasar, Bali in October 2002.


The U.S. Mission in Indonesia restricts U.S. government employees' travel to certain areas of the country and, at times, denies them permission to travel to Indonesia. For the latest security information, contact a U.S. Mission consular office. The U.S. Mission can occasionally suspend service to the public, or close, because of security concerns; in these situations, it will continue to provide emergency services to American citizens.


Sectarian, ethnic, communal and separatist violence continue to threaten personal safety and security in several areas. Over the past three years, domestically targeted bombings have struck religious, political, and business targets. In 2003, the Jakarta international airport, an open-air concert in Aceh, and other Indonesian government facilities were bombed.


Americans should avoid travel to Aceh. Northern parts of the island of Sumatra, and particularly the province of Aceh, suffered severe damage following an earthquake and series of tsunami waves on December 26, 2004. While reconstruction efforts have begun, communications infrastructure, roads, medical care and tourist facilities on the western and northern coasts of Sumatra, and on coastal islands off Sumatra, were seriously damaged and have not yet been restored. Adequate lodging facilities are difficult to find in Aceh. Regulations regarding entry into and permission to remain in Aceh can change at any time. Humanitarian workers should be cautious of their security when traveling in Aceh due to the continuing potential for separatist and terrorist violence.


Americans should not travel to Aceh to participate in humanitarian relief efforts except under the auspices of a recognized assistance organization that has permission to operate in Indonesia. Americans participating in relief efforts should make sure that their organization has facilities in place to accommodate and feed staff and a security plan approved by Indonesian authorities. All travelers to Aceh should follow health precautions for travelers to the tsunami area from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/travel.


Americans considering travel to the province of Papua should exercise extreme caution because of sectarian, ethnic, communal and separatist strife. Papua's on-going separatist conflict has the potential to become violent. In August 2002, two Americans were killed in Papua under as yet unresolved circumstances.


Americans should avoid travel to Maluku, in particular the capital city of Ambon. Since April 25, 2004, sectarian violence has killed at least 40 and injured more than 220 people.


Americans should avoid travel to Central, South and Southeast Sulawesi; those considering travel to North Sulawesi should exercise extreme caution. Sporadic violence occurred in Poso and in neighboring areas of Central Sulawesi in 2003 and 2004, resulting in several fatalities. Central Sulawesi's general security situation remains unstable; bombings and killings occurred in late 2004 in Poso and Palu.


The Philippine-based terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group poses an ongoing kidnapping risk/threat in areas near Malaysia and the Philippines.


Americans are urged to register with U.S. Embassy Jakarta, U.S. Consulate General Surabaya or the U.S. Consular Agent in Bali. Registration facilitates the U.S. Mission's contact with Americans in emergency situations.
Americans in Indonesia should maintain a low profile, vary daily routines, avoid crowds and demonstrations, and keep abreast of local news and developments that may affect the security situation.



Americans can obtain information on travel and security in Indonesia from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States; or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas. Americans also can call the Embassy in Jakarta at (62)(21) 3435-9000, the Consulate General in Surabaya at (62) (31) 295-6400, and the Consular Agent in Bali at (62) (361) 233-605. American citizens should read the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Indonesia and latest Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, both available at http://travel.state.gov.










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Thank you wakingup for pointing to this article.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/JAK156888.htm

"U.S. warns of Easter security threat in Indonesia"

24 Mar 2005 13:49:15 GMT
Source: Reuters

ARTIICLE SNIPPET: "JAKARTA, March 24 (Reuters) - U.S. citizens in Indonesia face an increased threat of terrorist attacks during the Easter holiday period, the American embassy in Jakarta said on Thursday."

[Cindy]

Hi AD.

[Cindy]

Yes and Yes.

MichelleMalkin.com: "TERRORIST SCUBA ATTACKS?" by Michelle Malkin (March 21, 2005) (Read More...)

WorldNetDaily.com: "NEXT FOR TERRORISTS: SEABORNE ATTACKS 2 of most dangerous al-Qaida-linked groups join forces to train militants in scuba diving" (March 18, 2005) (Read More...)

[Cindy]

Thanks to wakingup for pointing to this article.
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http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2005/03/23/state/n224425S26.DTL

"Boat stolen from Santa Barbara habor, abandoned at Air Force base"

Wednesday, March 23, 2005


 

(03-23) 22:44 PST Santa Barbara, Calif. (AP) --


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Authorities searched Wednesday for the person who stole a 75-foot steel hulled vessel moored inside the Santa Barbara harbor and later dumped it on a remote beach at the Vandenberg Air Force Base.



The charter scuba diving boat "Conception" ran into three vessels as it was being commandeered out of the harbor, causing one to sink.



No one was on the other vessels, and there were no reported injuries, according to a statement by police spokesman Donald McCaffrey.



The $1 million boat was stolen around 1 a.m. and appeared later in the day, beneath rugged cliffs on the south side of the base.



The Conception theft was apparently witnessed by a security guard, who noticed the large white vessel being piloted "erratically" at the unusual hour, McCaffrey said.



Authorities found a trail leading to train tracks but believe the thief or thieves had fled the base, said Rebecca Danet, a spokeswoman for Vandenberg."

[Cindy]

That's interesting.
Thanks jerseygirl.

[Cindy]

Thanks for the links JP.

Still praying.

[Cindy]

400 people with that illness?

Thank you for the link all4one.

[Cindy]

Thanks to JustPiper for pointing to this article.
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http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20050324-122200-6209r.htm

"Bush decries border project"
By James G. Lakely
THE WASHINGTON TIMES


ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WACO, Texas — President Bush yesterday said he opposes a civilian project to monitor illegal aliens crossing the border, characterizing them as "vigilantes."
     He said he would pressure Congress to further loosen immigration law.
    More than 1,000 people — including 30 pilots and their private planes — have volunteered for the Minuteman Project, beginning next month along the Arizona-Mexico border. Civilians will monitor the movement of illegal aliens for the month of April and report them to the Border Patrol.
    Mr. Bush said after yesterday's continental summit, with Mexican President Vicente Fox and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin at Baylor University, that he finds such actions unacceptable.
    "I'm against vigilantes in the United States of America," Mr. Bush said at a joint press conference."

[little jeremiah]

I don't like this "loosening".

(Hello to all - I lurk and read, just hardly post. Overwhelmed with my pinglists, personal responsibilities, and Terri Schiavo.)