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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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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!

Details show extent of terror plot against U.S.
Full Story

We now know more about an alleged attack that triggered an increased national threat level last summer.

That's when U.S. officials said they had uncovered a plot targeting financial institutions. The plot involved bombs, banks and British nationals.

The detail was startling, the targets enormous. They included financial buildings in Washington, New York and New Jersey.

Related:
Trio charged for terror plot in US
Threat Matrix #15 (August 31, 2004) :: Big Apple Terror?

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

Threat Matrix's "TM'er" Tips	Link to Thread Twenty-Five "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~	TM Terrorism Handbook
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

TM designed by: Ian Livingston

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22alqa3edaah%22&btnG=Google+Search


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22alqa3edah%22&btnG=Google+Search

[Cindy]

Just a bit OFF TOPIC...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1396353/posts


"Google joins media elite: Joseph Farah warns news consumers are about to be manipulated"
WorldNetDaily.com ^ | Wednesday, May 4, 2005 | Joseph Farah

Posted on 05/04/2005 1:49:02 AM PDT by JohnHuang2

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The largest search engine on the Internet has plans to join the media elite – giving preference to such establishment news agencies as CNN and the BBC in searches over new independent media enterprises.

As Google explains it, the rankings will be "according to quality rather than simply the date and relevance to search terms."

The system is revealed by patents filed in the United States and around the world by researchers based at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, Calif.

Currently, the company's search engine responds with thousands of "hits" in response to simple entries such as "Iraq," which lead to news websites. These are ranked either in order of relevance or by date, so that the most recent or most focused appear at the top of the huge list."

[Velveeta]

You're welcome, Cindy.

I don't have to weed this spring as my husband took care of that for me.

~~Cough~~

He was 'spraying' the weeds and only when he was just about finished, did I notice that he was using the grass killer.

I now have the finest looking polka-dot lawn you ever saw.

[Velveeta]

Thanks, JP.

[Velveeta]

Text of Letter to Zarqawi Allegedly Intercepted by U.S. Military in Iraq
http://counterterror.typepad.com/the_counterterrorism_blog/2005/05/text_of_letter_.html#more

[Velveeta]

al-Qaida Suspect Arrested in Pakistan
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/P/PAKISTAN_TERROR_ARRESTS?SITE=FLTAM&SECTION=INTERNATIONAL

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Abu Farraj al-Libbi, a senior al-Qaida suspect wanted in two attempts to assassinate President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, has been arrested in Pakistan, the government said Wednesday.

Al-Libbi, a native of Libya who authorities say is a close associate of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden and acted as al-Qaida's operational chief in Pakistan, was arrested earlier this week, Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed told The Associated Press.(snip)

[Velveeta]

Dogs believed poisoned in Travis County neighborhood (TX)


Nearly a dozen dogs have died in recent weeks in one west Travis County neighborhood.


No one's exactly sure what's happening to the dogs at Austin Lake Estates.

Some owners suspect their pets have been poisoned. Dogs that were in seemingly good health have become violently ill and died within 24 hours.

Residents have posted flyers to warn others.

Residents describe it as a dog-friendly neighborhood where just about everyone owns a pet.

"It's a little unsettling. It's a pretty quiet neighborhood. Everybody knows each other and lets their dogs run around," says resident Stephen Putonti. "Now that something like this is going on, whenever I leave the house, I'll bring him in, just in case."

Any suspicious incidents should be reported to the Travis County Sheriff's Office at 974-0845.
http://www.kvue.com/news/local/stories/050305kvueDogs-eh.23c2b3908.html

[tmp02]

This has probably been put on this board alreadly, but if not, here it is:



http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/defense/1281421.html?page=2&c=y


E-Bomb

In the blink of an eye, electromagnetic bombs could throw civilization back 200 years. And terrorists can build them for $400.

BY JIM WILSON
Lead illustration by Edwin Herder
Published on: September 11, 2001

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An Old Idea Made New
The theory behind the E-bomb was proposed in 1925 by physicist Arthur H. Compton--not to build weapons, but to study atoms. Compton demonstrated that firing a stream of highly energetic photons into atoms that have a low atomic number causes them to eject a stream of electrons. Physics students know this phenomenon as the Compton Effect. It became a key tool in unlocking the secrets of the atom.

Ironically, this nuclear research led to an unexpected demonstration of the power of the Compton Effect, and spawned a new type of weapon. In 1958, nuclear weapons designers ignited hydrogen bombs high over the Pacific Ocean. The detonations created bursts of gamma rays that, upon striking the oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere, released a tsunami of electrons that spread for hundreds of miles. Street lights were blown out in Hawaii and radio navigation was disrupted for 18 hours, as far away as Australia. The United States set out to learn how to "harden" electronics against this electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and develop EMP weapons.

America has remained at the forefront of EMP weapons development. Although much of this work is classified, it's believed that current efforts are based on using high-temperature superconductors to create intense magnetic fields. What worries terrorism experts is an idea the United States studied but discarded--the Flux Compression Generator (FCG).

A Poor Man's E-Bomb
An FCG is an astoundingly simple weapon. It consists of an explosives-packed tube placed inside a slightly larger copper coil, as shown below. The instant before the chemical explosive is detonated, the coil is energized by a bank of capacitors, creating a magnetic field. The explosive charge detonates from the rear forward. As the tube flares outward it touches the edge of the coil, thereby creating a moving short circuit. "The propagating short has the effect of compressing the magnetic field while reducing the inductance of the stator [coil]," says Kopp. "The result is that FCGs will produce a ramping current pulse, which breaks before the final disintegration of the device. Published results suggest ramp times of tens of hundreds of microseconds and peak currents of tens of millions of amps." The pulse that emerges makes a lightning bolt seem like a flashbulb by comparison.

An Air Force spokesman, who describes this effect as similar to a lightning strike, points out that electronics systems can be protected by placing them in metal enclosures called Faraday Cages that divert any impinging electromagnetic energy directly to the ground. Foreign military analysts say this reassuring explanation is incomplete.

The India Connection
The Indian military has studied FCG devices in detail because it fears that Pakistan, with which it has ongoing conflicts, might use E-bombs against the city of Bangalore, a sort of Indian Silicon Valley. An Indian Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis study of E-bombs points to two problems that have been largely overlooked by the West. The first is that very-high-frequency pulses, in the microwave range, can worm their way around vents in Faraday Cages. The second concern is known as the "late-time EMP effect," and may be the most worrisome aspect of FCG devices. It occurs in the 15 minutes after detonation. During this period, the EMP that surged through electrical systems creates localized magnetic fields. When these magnetic fields collapse, they cause electric surges to travel through the power and telecommunication infrastructure. This string-of-firecrackers effect means that terrorists would not have to drop their homemade E-bombs directly on the targets they wish to destroy. Heavily guarded sites, such as telephone switching centers and electronic funds-transfer exchanges, could be attacked through their electric and telecommunication connections.

Knock out electric power, computers and telecommunication and you've destroyed the foundation of modern society. In the age of Third World-sponsored terrorism, the E-bomb is the great equalizer.

/SNIP

http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/defense/1281421.html?page=2&c=y

[Velveeta]

Immigration worries many British voters
http://www.thestate.com/mld/thestate/news/world/11560408.htm


1,200 detainees in Morocco go on hunger strike
http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/middle_east_full_story.asp?service_id=8512


Fear of terror calls educators to vigilance (NJ)
http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/firstglance/index.ssf?/base/news-0/1115170261310390.xml


Australia pleads for release of hostage but won't pay ransom
http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/Iraq/2005/05/04/1024916-ap.html

[Velveeta]

'Lets Talk' your host Dr.Kareem

What do you think would happen if a few MidEast countries decide one day to invade the U.S. to free it from George W. Bush’s rule?
http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/news_service/article_full_story.asp?service_ID=8448

(snip)Dear Dr. Kareem…

I'm laughing at the fact that the U.S. lost two jets, to me that is funny.(snip)

[Velveeta]

:-)
Stolen nuclear gauge FOUND in C. Fla. house
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050504/BREAKINGNEWS/50504005

[Velveeta]

U.S. chief of security angers O'odham leader
http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/index.php?page=local&story_id=050405a1_tohono_oapos;odham

[Velveeta]

http://www.forsakethetroops.info/
This website is proudly dedicated to the notion that our nation's military is grossly overcompensated, at the expense of the American taxpayers-- these scumbags get pay and benefits tax free when in a combat zone. Granted, they're not on US soil when being paid for "services" rendered, but they are still US citizens, and still must pay taxes, just like the rest of us.

Our problem is this: the military is a lifestyle these morons chose. What idiot risks their life for a country? It's what they chose. Forsake our Troops! They must think that if they go to war, they don't need to pay taxes just......just like the rest of us. Let 'em die in combat-- we don't need their ilk!

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Velveeta's comment: OOOOH! This site has ticked me off!!!!

[Chaos]

Sicking!!! Who do those idiots think the people are that are fighting for their freedoms and the right to make that statement.

You know if we are invaded by Russia, China or the Muslims idiots and are taken over these same whiney asses with be blaming the troops for not protecting them. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

[Chaos]

Ooooops, sickening!!!!!

[Chaos]

This is about 25 minutes from where I live just across the TN/GA line. This area has had alot of Mexicans move here over the years but I was not aware that there was a bunch of Islam-o's here too.

Sounds like these folks think this could turn into an 11 acre mini hate farm.

___________________________________________________________ Search NewsChannel 9 Full Story Islamic Mosque Meets Opposition Jessica Morris May 2,2005

A building proposal for an Islamic mosque is stirring up heated debate in Whitfield County, Georgia. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing Monday night. The Dalton Islamic Center has been in town since 1992, and it wants to expand from its current location on McAfee Street to an available tract of land on Dug Gap Road. But many residents don't want the mosque in their neighborhood, and they came out in droves to let the county leaders know. “We just believe we shouldn't have it in our community. Kids get involved in it, get off worse in things than what they are now,” said Ray Hobbs, Whitfield County resident. “We believe in the Bible, 100% in the church. We believe that God didn't ordain that.” People packed the Whitfield County Courthouse, many concerned, even frightened, by the Dalton Islamic Center's plans to expand.

“When I lay down to bed at night, I don't wanna think about being blown up,” said LaQuita Brewster. According to the Islamic center, its outgrown its McAfee Street facility, and it's found an 11-acre track of land on Dug Gap Road where it can build a larger community mosque. LaQuita Brewster often visits family on that road and says the idea of an Islamic center next door is unsettling. “Look what they done at 9-11, and that bothers me. That she's going to be on a road with that, it upsets me. I mean, we don't know what they're going to do,” said Brewster.

“We, in the past since 1992, have never been involved in any illicit activities,” DIC spokesperson Tipu Keen told the board. “We respect the laws of the lands, and we are a peaceful and friendly congregation.” Muslim supporters said they practice their religion with the same goal as other religions like Christianity. “To be a good person, to be a good citizen, to help your neighbors regardless of their background or their beliefs or anything,” explained Aaduyl Hamidi. Still, some Dalton residents were not convinced. “I believe in freedom of religion, freedom of speech, but when you teach hate in the community... you see in the news everyday what the Islams do... we just don't believe in it,” said Hobbs.

“We believe differently than a lot of you, but that doesn't mean that we dislike you or that you should dislike us,” argued Keen. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday night to approve the building site request, but the Board of Commissioners have the final say. They will vote on the measure at a later date in May.

[Donna Lee Nardo]

Vel, with your post # 1611 and now this one, it doesn't appear that you want us to have a good moring or early afternoon, do you? ;)

Blood pressure, anyone?

[Donna Lee Nardo]

And we wonder how google will define "quality."

[Donna Lee Nardo]

That remains an important article. Should be in everyone's hard drive (or paper file) library.

[pezdispenser]

breaking on CNN, school has been evacuated because of fumes making everybody sick. no details yet.