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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Thirty-Two (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!

What's become of bin Laden since he gave us all the slip?
Full Story

Some think he is dead, others that he is hiding because he is scared of being killed.

Whatever the reason for the strange disappearance of Osama bin Laden, not seen alive since his last mocking video statement a year ago, he is no longer the face of the global "jihad" against the West.

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi { TM 25,TM 27 }, the Jordanian responsible for some of the worst atrocities in Iraq, has become the hero of the hour on militant Islamist websites.

Related:
Can al-Qaeda Endure Beyond bin Laden?
Two Years Ago: Threat Matrix Begins

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

TM Terrorism Handbook	Link to Thread Thirty-One "Code Red Implications: Code Red - Stay Home and Await Word." From Tm'er and Freeper ~MamaDearest~	Tracking the Chatter with TM
TM 'Be on the Lookout'		Survival Preparedness Info.
Threat Matrix Book List		ExSoldier's Invaluable Tips
Arabic Links and Resources		Godzilla's Summaries

Threat Matrix HTML designed by: Ian Livingston

[Cindy]

Yes sir, isn't this just great?

Of course, I will subdue my excitement until I see verified details.

[Cindy]

Not enough details, but it's a start:

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&ie=UTF-8&ncl=http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9905987/

[LucyT]

"...contends that oil is not a fossil fuel.

"Rather, he believes it is being producing deep within the earth and is brought to attainable depths by centrifugal forces of the earth's rotation.

"In contrast, Simmons argues that oil is a finite resource and that Saudi Arabian oil supplies are dwindling, putting the world in a possible economic and political crisis."

[LucyT]

More from "Islamic War on American Women"

"Staunch Islamic regimes limit the professional and technical opportunities of women and do not permit men and women to even talk to one another, unless they are family.

"Targeting the American woman, Islamic fascists perceive the freedoms they have as being immoral.

"The Islamic fascists insidious infiltration, predictable intimidation, terrorizing mutilations and domination of their prey is not, however, considered immoral."

[Selene]

Did you see them and their Cair mouthpiece? Their attitude was "na nu na nu naaaaa nu" look at me, me, me, me. Cair concludes "you must recognize islam is part of America". BARF

[Cindy]

Ditto and still praying for you crabbie.

[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051111.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-11


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


U.S. SOLDIERS LOCATE SOURCE OF DEADLY ROCKET ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad Soldiers investigating a rocket attack in east Baghdad Oct. 31 that killed one Iraqi and wounded three others, arrived at the suspected scene to determine from where the rocket may have been launched.

Local Iraqi Police evacuated the wounded and secured the site as Iraqi firefighters doused fires caused by the explosions.

Task Force Baghdad Soldiers investigated the scene and questioned local residents at the suspected launch site of the rockets.

“The Iraqi Police responded very quickly to this terrorist attack,” said Lt. Col. Edward Chesney, deputy commanding officer, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. “It is impossible to know who the terrorists were targeting in this attack but in the end it does not matter – they murdered and maimed innocent civilians.”

A crater analysis team from 2nd BCT went to the site the next morning to verify the type of munitions the terrorists used in the attack.

The crater analysis team often deploys to the site of indirect fire attacks to verify what the fire direction computers tell the unit about the enemy fire.

“I am 100 percent confident that the rocket was 127-millimeter, due to the range it was fired from and the acquired acquisition,” said Chief Warrant Officer Chad Barrett, a radar technician and targeting specialist with 2nd BCT.

The crater analysis team uses well-proven devices and techniques to get their data.

“We use parachute cord to measure the intersection of the point of impact in the crater, a compass to discover the direction of where the round was fired and a Global Positioning System for confirmation,” said Sgt. Kenneth Sutton, a fire support NCO. Shrapnel discovered at the site will also provide information on what type of munitions were used, he said.

TO OBTAIN THE PHOTOS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RELEASE CONTACT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051112.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-12


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


IRAQI, U.S. DRAGNET SCOOPS UP 12 TERRORISTS AFTER ATTACK

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers detained a dozen terror suspects after a bomb attack against Coalition Forces in the early-morning hours of Nov. 1 in the Rusafa district in east Baghdad.

Task Force Baghdad’s 720th Military Police Battalion, joined by 2nd Iraqi Army Battalion, conducted an early morning raid, capturing 12 suspected terrorists and numerous small arms.

At 12:50 a.m., the 720th MPs came under a roadside bomb and small-arms attack. No casualties or damage to equipment occurred.

Following the attack, the unit linked up with the Iraqi Soldiers and conducted a hasty cordon and search of a nearby cement factory.

After three hours of searching, the joint Coalition and Iraqi Army mission yielded, in addition to the terrorists, more than 65 AK-47 rifles, 120 AK-47 magazines, three PKC machine guns and three PKC ammunition drums.

“What could’ve been an unfortunate, negative situation turned out positive,” said Lt. Col. Edward Chesney, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division deputy commander. “Both U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers’ vigilance is directly responsible for the success of this mission.”

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051113.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-13


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


BAGHDAD RAID NETS AL QAEDA SUSPECTS

ZAFARANIYA, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad Soldiers raided the homes of two suspected Al Qaeda conspirators and took the men into custody in south Baghdad Nov. 1.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team detained the two suspected members of a Yemeni branch of Al Qaeda who were on a reconnaissance assignment in Baghdad. Both were in possession of Yemeni passports.

“They admitted to being from Yemen,” said Capt. Matthew Wheeler, 1st Bn., 9th FA intelligence officer. “There’s a lot of circumstantial evidence against the detainees, and that will solidify as we examine the evidence more closely…The capture of these two guys is another solid step forward against Al Qaeda in Iraq.”

After the detainees were transported to a military internment facility, Soldiers and Iraqi Public Order Brigade troops searched several large fields nearby.

”It’s possible insurgents use the field as a staging area for (car bomb) attacks, so we just wanted to check it out,” Wheeler said. “The POB added a lot of combat power to the search force, and it was good training for them.”

TO OBTAIN THE PHOTOS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RELEASE CONTACT AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.

(Cutlines)

ZAFARANIYA, Iraq – Soldiers from B Battery, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, raid a house in Zafaraniya Nov. 1. The operation netted two suspected members of Al-Qaeda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ben Brody, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO)

ZAFARANIYA, Iraq – Sgt. Luke Roach, a driver with 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, keeps an eye on residents during a raid in Zafaraniya Nov. 1. The operation netted two suspected members of Al-Qaeda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ben Brody, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO)

ZAFARANIYA, Iraq – Command Sgt. Maj. Tony Smith, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, examines evidence gathered during a raid in Zafaraniya Nov. 1. The operation netted two suspected members of Al-Qaeda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ben Brody, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO)

ZAFARANIYA, Iraq – With the aid of a military police working dog, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery search a field in Zafaraniya Nov. 1. The operation netted two suspected members of Al-Qaeda. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ben Brody, 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RELEASE, CONTACT THE TASK FORCE BAGHDAD PUBLIC AFFAIRS AT DAVID.ABRAMS@ID3.ARMY.MIL.
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051114.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-14


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


HUSAYBAH TERRORISTS HIT

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A series of Coalition air strikes Nov. 2nd in and around Husaybah destroyed several safe houses, killed at least one terror leader and caught an IED cell in the act of emplacing roadside bombs.

Coalition Air Forces, acting on multiple intelligence sources and tips from local citizens, conducted air strikes against three al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist safe houses in Husaybah. Targeted at the safe houses were a senior al Qaeda in Iraq foreign fighter facilitator, a terror cell leader and an IED terrorist cell that were linked to al Qaeda in Iraq and foreign fighters in the Husaybah, Karabilah, and al Qaim region.

Sources report that Abu Asim was killed at one of the safe houses when it was attacked. Asim was a senior al Qaeda in Iraq foreign fighter facilitator who was recently brought in to replace another facilitator thought to have been killed by Coalition Forces. Sources report that Asim had contacts across the border in Syria, who would arrange the smuggling of foreign fighters and suicide bombers into the Husaybah and al Qaim region.

Another safe house, also destroyed by close-air-support assets, housed a senior Husaybah al Qaeda member as well as a number of other terrorists who operated from there. The senior terrorist was an assistant and close associate of the current al Qaeda in Iraq Emir of Husaybah and helped the Emir in running daily activities and communicating with terrorist cells.

During the strike against the known safe houses close-air-support assets discovered and attacked an IED cell while it was finalizing the emplacement of roadside bombs along a main route. They then attacked and destroyed a nearby safe house that the terrorists were using to support IED operations. An unknown number or terrorists were killed in the engagement.

Sources indicated that, following the air strikes, surviving terrorists from neighboring houses retrieved the bodies of six terrorists killed during the attack. They moved them into a nearby school in an apparent attempt to hide their losses.

During the attacks, Coalition air assets received ineffective small-arms fire from terrorists operating from the safe houses and nearby locations.

The use of precision guided munitions, and direct fire weapons systems to destroy the terrorist safe houses and the timing of the strikes mitigated the risk to civilians in the local area.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JAMES.CRABTREE@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL.
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051117.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-17


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ANA, COALITION SOLDIERS FIND CACHES IN EASTER AFGHANISTAN

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army soldiers and paratroopers with 1st Battalion, 508th Infantry (Airborne) discovered a cache in southern Ghazni Nov. 1.

The cache consisted of weapons, ammunition, mines and documents.

“This find is significant because the removal of this cache denies the enemy the capability to attack the Government of Afghanistan and kill innocent Afghan civilians,” said Col. Patrick Donahue, commander, Regional Command East.

The cache held a heavy machine gun, light machine guns, assault rifles, recoilless rifles, mortar systems with mortar rounds, thousands of rounds of small-arms and light-machine gun ammunition, 135 rocket-propelled grenades, two crates of fragmentation grenades and IED making materials.

The items were secured by the unit and taken to a nearby Forward Operating Base where they were destroyed.

Elsewhere in Afghanistan , two other caches were turned in to Coalition forces by the ANP in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces Nov 1 and Oct. 31.

Together, the caches consisted of approximately 85 rockets or rocket components, 18 mortar rounds, small-arms ammunition and artillery rounds.

The cache discovered Oct. 31 was destroyed in place by an explosive ordinance disposal team, and the other cache will be destroyed at a later date.
“The turn-in of these caches is a clear indication that the Afghan people are tired of war and do not support the enemy’s efforts to stymie the progress being made by the GoA ,” Donahue said.

For additional information contact COMBINED FORCES COMMAND – AFGHANISTAN
COALITION PRESS INFORMATION CENTER at Kabul-Presscenter@cfc-a.centcom.mil or by phone at 070-276-545
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051119.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-19


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


ELEVEN DETAINED IN MOSUL CORDON AND SEARCH

MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi Army troops and Coalition forces detained eleven suspected insurgents, here, during cordon and search operations Nov. 1.

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division and Coalition troops conducted the searches with the intent to capture the members of a terrorist cell operating out of a local neighborhood. The cell was believed responsible for terrorizing several neighborhoods with kidnappings and murders as well as a rash of roadside bombings and shooting attacks on Coalition forces.

Troops performed coordinated searches of several suspected hideouts and concluded the operation with a total of 11 detainees.

The suspects are being held in custody pending further investigation by authorities.

No injuries or damages were reported.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT LTC FRED WELLMAN, MULTI-NATIONAL SECURITY TRANSITION COMMAND-IRAQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE AT wellmanfp@mnstci.iraq.centcom.mil.
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[Cindy]

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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051120.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
November 2, 2005
Release Number: 05-11-20


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


THREE TERRORISTS DETAINED IN AD DULUIYAH

TIKRIT, Iraq – Three terrorists were detained after one attacked an aircraft from a 2-17th Cavalry Squadron air weapons team.

The aircraft spotted the three terrorists and observed them run into a wood line in Ad Duluiyah. The team took up defensive positions observing the wood line, looking for the insurgents. The three terrorists came out of the woods and one started firing at the aircraft with an AK-47 before fleeing into a nearby house. The aircraft continued surveillance to assure the anti-Iraqi forces remained in the house while awaiting assistance from a ground forces from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

The ground troops cordoned off the area and detained the terrorists after one surrendered. The AK-47 was confiscated along with approximately 90 rounds of ammunition and $300 in U.S. currency. The three detainees are being questioned by Coalition Forces.

No Soldiers were injured in the incident.

For more information, please contact the 101st AIRBORNE DIVISION Public Affairs Office at EDWARD.LOOMIS@US.ARMY.MIL.
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[Cindy]

http://www.wtop.com/?sid=610721&nid=25
AP

"Suspect in 20 Bank Heists Arrested in D.C."
Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 - 5:10 PM

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON - The suspect in 20 bank robberies in the Washington region is now behind bars.
Police nabbed Donell Berry Wednesday morning on 62nd Street in Northeast D.C."

[Cindy]

http://www.koin.com/news.asp?ID=5284

"Sung Koo Kim: Accused Underwear Thief Changes Pleas
Criminal Charges Still Loom In Other Counties"

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. --

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Sung Koo Kim, who was once a person of interest in the disappearance of Brook Wilberger, entered the pleas on five felony and four misdemeanor counts in Yamhill County. He will now face sentencing on these counts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Kim still faces criminal charges in Multnomah, Washington and Benton Counties. He is charged with thefts from Linfield College, George Fox University, Pacific University, Concordia University, University of Portland and Oregon State University."

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.google.com/search?q=%22Craig+Rosebraugh%22&hl=en&lr=&filter=0

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ON THE NET...

http://www.inc.com/magazine/20051001/rosebraugh.html
"Craig Rosebraugh's War"
"Oregon restaurant owner Craig Rosebraugh is much like any other person battling to get an ambitious new business onto solid ground. Except for the part about striving for the overthrow of the United States government."
From: Inc. Magazine, October 2005 |  Page 136 By: Bill Donahue


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ON THE NET...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0974288411/002-1553181-3512029?v=glance&n=283155
"The Logic of Political Violence: Lessons in Reform and Revolution (Paperback)"
by Craig Rosebraugh

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ON THE NET...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590560647/ref=bxgy_cc_text_b/002-9926235-2241640?%5Fencoding=UTF8
"Burning Rage of a Dying Planet: Speaking for the Earth Liberation Front (Paperback)"
by Craig Rosebraugh

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&tab=wn&ie=UTF-8&q=%22Earth+Liberation+Front%22&btnG=Search+News

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

http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=7159

http://www.firstgov.gov/fgsearch/index.jsp?mw0=%22Earth+Liberation+Front%22&rn=218&in0=domain&dom0=www.fbi.gov&parsed=true&submit22.x=34&submit22.y=7

[backhoe]

I've gathered the latest ( be sure to read the "comments" ) here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1052520/posts?q=1&&page=331#331

[GorillaMa]

Sounds like Bush is trying a new strategy to address Chavez's "Oppositional Defiance Disorder"! I doubt that the USA is comfortable with the possibility of Chavez having a reactor. I think the US position of trying to minimize differences with Chavez (in the media like this) is going to push Chavez to behave in ever more ridiculous ways of opposition, and this will have the effect of ultimately isolating Chavez in the world community, because he really is sounding like a 2 year old in the midst of a tandrum these days.

[GorillaMa]

I agree... He's going to pin Chavez!