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

[JustPiper]

He refused to identify the man involved

Naturally

[JustPiper]

Dhiren Barot: India-born jihadi in 9/11 net

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/818941.cms

Criminal Indictment
U.S. v. Dhirin Barot (a/k/a Issa al-Hindi),
Nadeem Tarmohamed, and Qaisar Shaffi

http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/terrorism/usalhindiind.html
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The Dems thought this was mere hype for the upcoming election last year and that the plans were 'old' so irrelevant, turns out they should be shamefaced

[WestCoastGal]

"Panel says nuclear plants may be vulnerable to terrorism"

Ya think?

I wonder which brainiac came up with that thought!!

LOL

[SlowBoat407]

Time to haul this out again?

[JustPiper]

INVASION USA
Illegals cost Texas $4.7 billion
Estimate based on analysis of Census data

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43755

Muslims, others to rally against terror
D.C. event brings together coalition to promote freedom, democracy

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43744

THE NEW WORLD DISORDER
George Soros behind Bolton opposition?
Billionaire globalist said bankrolling effort against Bush nominee
{I thought they got rid of him if/when Bush won?}

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=43743

[freeperfromnj]

The Dems thought this was mere hype for the upcoming election last year

You're right. I forgot all about that. They are all looking pretty stupid right about now.

[JustPiper]

From LEOS (limited dissemination)

Ag-Security - Investigative Enquiry - Request for Assistance

Ag-Security Specialists,

Ag-Security.com has received a message of enquiry through Infragard-Birmingham asking for assistance in gathering additional information concerning a possible new identity theft technique being used in the Birmingham, Alabama area. The technique is described as follows:

Three girls are involved. They have a large shoulder bag and a PDA equipped with a bar code scanner. One will approach a victim and offer a package of cigarettes in exchange for completing a survey. They actually scan the victim's drivers license...

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Anyone who has something to contribute please PM me

[ladyjane]

For the most part, any biological attacks on us with smallpox or the plague would bite the Middle East and 3rd World Countries far worse than it would affect us.

[JustPiper]

Secret Service visits art show at Columbia

Organizers of a politically charged art exhibit at Columbia College's Glass Curtain Gallery thought their show might draw controversy.

But they didn't expect two U.S. Secret Service agents would be among the show's first visitors.

The agents turned up Thursday evening, just before the public opening of "Axis of Evil, the Secret History of Sin," and took pictures of some of the art pieces -- including "Patriot Act," showing President Bush on a mock 37-cent stamp with a revolver pointed at his head.

http://whatcounts.com/t?ctl=CCE578:312D3A4

[appalachian_dweller]

>> biological attacks on us with smallpox or the plague would bite the Middle East and 3rd World Countries far worse <<

Because we have better medical care?

What are your thoughts. Can you expand?

[JustPiper]

Beyond the Axis of Evil: Additional Threats from Weapons of Mass Destruction

http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=7125

Dark Siberian 'Aida' recalls war traumas

http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/04/11/features/aida.html

[ladyjane]

We have better medical care, better nutrition and better hygiene. We also have better public health surveillance and an older population that was immunized repeatedly for various communicable diseases.

I'd be interested in hearing the other side of the argument, however.

[JustPiper]

NEW IRAQI TERROR GANG GRABS ENVOY

http://www.nypost.com/news/worldnews/42527.htm

Expert: BP unit poorly designed, dangerous

TEXAS CITY — A piece of equipment at the center of an investigation into the deadly blast at BP’s refinery was so badly designed it was inherently dangerous, a federal official says. Meanwhile, various sources indicate the company knew of problems with the isomerization unit.

http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=53f27ee97f5a25d5

[WestCoastGal]

That was interesting Cindy, thanks for posting it.

[JustPiper]

STAPH. AUREUS (MRSA), COMMUNITY ACQUIRED - USA (MICHIGAN)

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Drug-resistant staph infection spreading

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A man admitted Fri, 8 Apr 2005, to the Kent County Jail complained about boils on his skin, and while lab tests aren't back, jail officials suspect he has a staph infection that has plagued groups ranging from inmates to athletes. The sometimes deadly infection is
known as MRSA, or methicillin-resistant _Staphylococcus aureus_.

http://www.mlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1113230765246670.xml?muchronicle?NETR
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Angola: Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Angola - WHO Update 10

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http://www.who.int/topics/haemorrhagic_fevers_viral/en/
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E. COLI O157: H7, UNPASTEURIZED MILK - CANADA (ONTARIO)

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http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/April2005/11/c4361.html
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EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS & WEST NILE VIRUS, EQUINE - USA (FLORIDA)

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http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14294660&BRD=2150&PAG=461&dept_id=430589&rfi=6>
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[JustPiper]

CNN Reports:

In their own words, detainees judge U.S. justice

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a development the Bush administration had hoped to avoid, the stories of about 60 detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base have spilled out in court papers.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/12/guantanamo.detainees.ap/index.html
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New bag-screening system takes effect in Texas

GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- An automated bag-scanning system has gone into effect at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, part of a national effort to make airports safer after the September 11 attacks.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/04/12/airport.screening.ap/index.html
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Police arrest 30 in connection to Cairo bombing
Suspect's mother, brothers among detainees

CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Egyptian police have detained 30 people in connection with last week's deadly bombing in a Cairo tourist bazaar, including the suspected bomber's mother, three brothers and 16 other relatives, prosecutors said.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/04/11/egypt.bombing.ap/index.html
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KLM incident raises security questions
Homeland Security considers emergency amendment

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- An incident in which U.S. officials refused to allow a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 747 to fly over the United States has brought to light a potential hole in the nation's homeland security safety net.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/11/klm.flight/index.html
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NYC subway gets a computerized facelift

NEW YORK (AP) -- A subway train rattles halfway into Manhattan's Union Square station and shudders to a halt. Over a crackle of static, a voice on the PA system announces congestion ahead and says it will be several minutes before service resumes.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/04/12/nyc.subway.ap/index.html
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Pentagon to use lasers to warn pilots

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon said Monday it will use lasers to warn pilots when they've flown into restricted airspace near the Capitol, even though federal officials have warned that terrorists might use the beams of light to blind pilots as they approach airports.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/TRAVEL/04/12/lasers.planes.ap/index.html

[Oorang]

Interesting articles there MamaD. Thanks.

[Oorang]

Interesting links, except for the bed bugs :-). Thanks Cindy.

[Oorang]

Very interesting Vel, thanks for posting.

[appalachian_dweller]

>>...better nutrition and better hygiene...immunized repeatedly for various communicable diseases...<<

Thanks LJ. I'd overlooked those very good points.