Thanks for the links, Cindy.
I think they are going to go all out to try to pull off some major attacks. I just hope we will continue to be able to foil them.
OPINION: When a UBL or Zawahiri tape/video pops up:
1. The jihadi base is pumped up.
2. An attack is pending somewhere in the world.
3. The message(s) is played extensively on the internet;
reinforcing the sense of community for the jihadis.
4. Reinforces the fact that the jihadis are participating in a
global jihad.
5. These pukes need to be caught and their communication
tools destroyed.
I think you are right -- they have something major planned. That they are offering an "invitation to the world" must mean that they are planning attacks in more than one country. No doubt attacks on America and Europe. I hope I'm wrong.