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Posted on 07/01/2006 1:15:53 PM PDT by nwctwx
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I hope you had a great vacation.
FOX News Breaking.............Chicago subway fire. Subway system now closed.
Of course I have to be traveling and can't track the emergency communications, but this is what I have from IPN:
ILL| Chicago| Still & Box Fire| 154.130| Fulton St and Clinton St|CTA Train Tunnel Fire multiple smoke inhalation victims 2-1-21req EMS Plan 3(15 amb) to the scene [ILL012]| ILL048| 17:39
http://www.wbbm.com
http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_192183214.html
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Jul 11, 2006 6:01 pm US/Central
"Blue Line Riders Evacuated In Loop"
Kris Habermehl
Reporting
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http://cbs2chicago.com/topstories/local_story_192060908.html
Jul 11, 2006 5:37 am US/Central
"Police Officer Shot On South Side
Officer Likely Saved Thanks To Bulletproof Vest"
(CBS) CHICAGO
Additioanl from IPN:
ILL| Chicago| Still & Box Fire| 154.130| Fulton St and Clinton St|U/D: 100+ victims being triaged 20+ patients transported ATT in serious condition [ILL012]| ILL048| 18:03
Frank Kruesi, head of the CTA, stating possible derailment and/or brake fire.
THANK YOU Right_Handed_Writer for that update.
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Hackers target State Dept. computers
CNN ^ | July 11, 2006 | AP
Posted on 07/11/2006 3:47:35 PM PDT by RDTF
Widespread break-ins appear aimed at HQ, East Asian office
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The State Department is recovering from large-scale computer break-ins worldwide over the past several weeks that appeared to target its headquarters and offices dealing with China and North Korea, The Associated Press has learned.
Investigators believe hackers stole sensitive U.S. information and passwords and implanted backdoors in unclassified government computers to allow them to return at will, said U.S. officials familiar with the hacking.
These people spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the widespread intrusions and the resulting investigation.
The break-ins and the State Department's emergency response severely limited Internet access at many locations, including some headquarters offices in Washington, these officials said. Internet connections have been restored across nearly all the department since the break-ins were recognized in mid-June.
"The department did detect anomalies in network traffic, and we thought it prudent to ensure out system's integrity," department spokesman Kurtis Cooper said. Asked what information was stolen by the hackers, Cooper said, "Because the investigation is continuing, I don't think we even know."
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Didn't State just have a bunch of computers that were made in the PRC replaced for possible threats to data integrity?
OPINION: If I recall right, they had several instances of computer problems. Let me see if I can find a recent article.
http://www.truthusa.com
Ok, I looked and my latest link is the computers at the FBI. Article here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202406,00.html
Let's check here, too:
http://www.gcn.com
Nope, nothing new there.
http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=25&sid=846400
July 11th, 2006
"D.C. Police Chief Declares 'Crime Emergency'"
Jul 11th - 5:00pm
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "WASHINGTON -- A recent surge in crime in the District has prompted D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey to declare a "crime emergency" on Tuesday.
There have already been 13 homicides in the city this month, and an 18 percent increase in robberies and a 14 percent jump in assaults with a deadly weapon over the past 30 days, police say.
Emergency measures are being implemented, such as suspending part of the city's contract with the police union to put more officers on the street.More officers will be assigned to high-crime areas. Police also plan to increase foot, bicycle and scooter patrols.
Ramsey says he is not sure what is behind the increase in crime, but believes robberies are contributing to the violence."
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Prominent House Church Leader Zhang Rongliang Sentenced to Seven- and-a- Half Years in Prison;
Family Members Concerned for his Health
A prominent Chinese House Movement leader, Pastor Zhang Rongliang, has been sentenced to seven-and-a- half years in prison.
According to China Aid Association (CAA), the July 4 verdict was issued by Zhongmu County People’s Court, though CAA reported that neither Zhang’s wife nor other members of his immediate family received a formal notification. Zhang was arrested on Dec. 1 2004.
CAA stated the organization was told by one of its sources that Zhang, 55, was arrested at Xuzhai village, Zhengzhou city, Henan province in a rented apartment. The apartment was searched and all of Zhang’s Christian DVD’s, materials and photos revealing relationships with foreigners and foreign agencies were confiscated.
Zhang’s wife and their two sons have been deeply concerned for his welfare and safety, especially as he has suffered from serious diabetes for seven years. His disease was so serious that he was admitted to the Xinmi City People's Hospital while at his detention center from Dec. 19 2005 until Jan.23 2006 for emergency treatment. He was seen handcuffed and chained to his hospital bed while there.
Zhang was charged with “attaining a passport through cheating,” and with “illegal border crossing” for his international traveling including to the U.S., Australia, Egypt and Singapore for world mission conferences.
Zhang is the leader of the Fangcheng Mother Church, Henan and the leader of the China for Christ Church, which is one of the largest house church networks estimated to have more than 10 million members. He has been well known by the international community, CAA stated, as one of the house church patriarchs.
He is a co-author of the book “ House Churches of China’s Confession of Faith and Declaration” in 1999. He has been featured in a number of international articles and books, including “Jesus in Beijing” (2003) by former “Time” magazine writer David Aikman, Newsweek (May 12 2004), “Charisma” and “Christianity Today.” Last year, the European Parliament passed a resolution demanding Zhang’s release.
Zhang has been wanted for many years since his last imprisonment in Aug.1999. He has already spent 12 years in prison for his faith since his secret baptism in 1969 during five separate detentions. CAA reported that he has experienced extreme harsh torture, including electric shocks, during his prison terms.
Bob Fu who is the president of China Aid and personally knows Zhang and his family said in a news release, “We are deeply disappointed for this extraordinary harsh verdict given the fact that the Chinese authorities often deny passports and other travel documents to well-known religious leaders like Pastor Zhang.”
He added, “This is yet another case showing the Chinese government’s new tactic of religious persecution in the name of criminal charges”.
Those wanting to assist Pastor Zhang can contact: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, 2300 Connecticut Ave NW., Washington DC 20008. Tel:(202) 328-2500 Fax: (202) 588-0032 or the
Director of Religious Affairs: (202) 328-2512
For more information about the China Aid association go to www.ChinaAid.org
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No serious injuries reported, still reported as a brake malfunction. Additional EMS support called in from the suburbs:
ILL| Chicago| Still & Box Fire| 154.130/154.265| Fulton St and Clinton|U/D:: 213 requesting MABAS Box for 10 ambulances from misc. suburban departments| ILL012| 18:42
I have traveled the "Blue Line" many times. This incident occurred where there is a bend in the tunnel. Where the passengers were coming up directly correlates to this point. The line goes from a due west heading to a northwest heading. If a brake locked up at this point, I would think it could have been enough to rattle the last car loose. It shakes pretty good going through there to begin with.
Snip: The State Department is recovering from large-scale computer break-ins worldwide over the past several weeks that appeared to target its headquarters and offices dealing with China and North Korea, The Associated Press has learned.
Investigators believe hackers stole sensitive U.S. information and passwords and implanted backdoors in unclassified government computers to allow them to return at will, said U.S. officials familiar with the hacking. These people spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the widespread intrusions and the resulting investigation.
Former sheriff urges tighter port security
Snip: Plumeri stressed the need to increase security at the nation's ports. "If we are to manage risks posed by the constant threat of terrorism, we need to pay far more attention to the issue of seaport se curity and we need to do so now.
"Ninety-five percent of the international goods that come into the United States enter through our nation's 361 ports. Twelve percent of that volume is handled in the Port of New York and New Jersey, the largest port on the East Coast of the United States."
Kyrgyz Official: Gunmen who killed police officer may be Islamic radicals
Snip: Gunmen who shot and killed a police officer and wounded three other people in southern Kyrgyzstan this week may be linked to a radical Islamic group, a senior official said Tuesday. Deputy Interior Minister Temirkan Subanov said the attackers may be active members of the banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir group.
During a search of a house used by the suspects as a hideout in Jalal-Abad city, police found a hand grenade, a rifle, ammunition, and dozens of religious extremist books, including those distributed by Hizb-ut-Tahrir, the ministry's press office said.
Snip: Under China's current leadership, in fact, Islam appears to be undergoing a modest revival. Religious leaders report more worshipers now than before the Cultural Revolution, and a reawakening of interest in religion among the young.
According to a publication on mosques in China(1998 edition), there are now 32,749 mosques in the entire People's Republic of China, with 23,000 in the province of Xinjiang. There has been an increased upsurge in Islamic expression in China, and many nationwide Islamic associations have been organized to coordinate inter-ethnic activities among Muslims. Islamic literature can be found quite easily and there are currently some eight different translations of the Qur'an in the Chinese language as well as translations in Uygur and the other Turkic languages.
Interview Sheikh Omar bin Bakri
Snip: Exiled British Islamist Sheikh Omar bin Bakri in Beirut: We Will See the Banner of Islam ‘Flying Over Big Ben and the British Parliament’
Just back from dinner. Re: Chicago subway smoke. Does not sound like terrorism. Thank goodness.
Chicago has been receiving ample practice keeping incident scenes secure and dealing quickly and efficiently with related casualties.
"No serious injuries reported, still reported as a brake malfunction"
Thank you very much Right_Handed_Writer.
I appreciate the update.
there are 41 more ships heading to N Korea.... If they shoot another missile toward Hawaii, it is going to get very busy, very quickly.
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