Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles (thread 2) Daily Terror Threat

DEBKA ^ | 11/03/03

[Mossad1967]

Al Qaeda again threatens New York, Washington and Los Angeles

Link to Thread #1

[Master of Orion]

Black Ice is not that safe. See.

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[oceanperch]

Saw a documentary way back sum of it was a team of scientists whose job is to track any radiation leaks from "whatever". That was there squad like a radiation first response they followed them around on the job to quite boring calls possilbe leaks from normal usage in our envrirment. ie Hospitals ect.

Made me feel quite comfortable knowing a radiation squad exists however boring their day to day calls/work is.

They work amongst us without any bells or whistles. Cool.

[oceanview]

NEST.

[Cindy]

LINKS OF INTEREST
http://www.truthusa.com/LinksOfInterest.html

[txhurl]

a no-fly zone has been declared for 7-miles around and 18-thousand feet over Reliant stadium.

Good. Only thing is, at 450mph, a jet can do 7 miles off-course in about .5 minutes. There must be scramble plans and 50 scramble aircraft if the declaration can be defended.

[tubavil]

FYI, Seattle has been on a SERIOUS enhanced alert for at least 48 hours now. If your car breaks down in the I-90 tunnel or underneath the convention center, expect an instant respose from the WSP...

[texasbluebell]

The local news is telling people that with the cyber virus going around that it is best not to even turn on your computer this weekend.

Heard a similar radio report earlier today, but they added to the one I heard -- "unless you have a firewall".

[Toespi]

Just got in and was reading posts regarding the Columbus freeway sniper. What is going on? I live in the Cols. area and can't find anything on the news right now. It's all Michael Jackson, Andrea Yates, etc.

[mfccinsd]

This is one of many articles that now seem to be connecting BA223 with a UN resolution. I don't recall hearing that when this flight was having "issues" (delays and cancellations both) earlier this year...

And struck me as interesting that they seemed to note more 'seriously' that this flight was almost fully-booked. They've not been pointing that out (in any of the reporting I've seen, at least) prior to this.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1136329,00.html

Terror plot cancels BA flights

Mark Townsend and Jason Burke
Sunday February 1, 2004
The Observer

British Airways was dramatically ordered to cancel three key flights yesterday following a specific intelligence warning of a fresh plot to hijack one of its airliners.
Three almost fully-booked jumbo jet flights due to fly to the United States today and tomorrow were abruptly grounded on Government advice because of renewed fears that al-Qaeda terrorists are planning another 11 September-style attack.

An American intelligence official said five or six US-bound flights were possible targets. Within hours of BA's cancellations, Air France grounded two flights from Paris to Washington, also for today and tomorrow.

'We have received reports that indicate al-Qaeda's desire to target these particular flights,' he said. 'There are a handful of flights we are concerned about and British Airways has cancelled about half of them.'

Flight 223 - due to have flown from Heathrow to Washington today and tomorrow at 3.05pm - was threatened by terrorists exactly a month ago. Security experts are convinced this flight remains at the centre of an international terror plot.

The cancellations follow fears of a heightened al-Qaeda threat to Westerners and their interests, with airliners a likely target.

As BA refused to rule out further last-minute withdrawals of flights to America, panic among travellers was fuelled yet further as a Virgin Atlantic jet flying to New York was forced to turn back to London after a burning smell was detected in the cabin. Although the airline dismissed the incident as a technical hitch last night, safety officials were exploring all possible explanations.

The dramatic grounding of the BA aircraft triggered fury among British pilots, with signs emerging of transatlantic tension over anti-terrorist precautions imposed by the United States. The late cancellations disrupted the plans of more than 850 passengers. Unions believe such chaos could be minimised and remain sceptical of US intelligence about a specific threat to Flight 223.

Precisely why it is being targeted remains a mystery. The persistent cancellations suggest conversations between al-Qaeda supporters have been intercepted.

One theory is that its number coincides with that of United Nations resolution 223, which attacked Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the occupied territories.

The flight was grounded two days running on 1 and 2 January, implying to aviation experts the threat is not confined to a particular month. During the original alert a BA flight from Heathrow to Washington was escorted by US air force F-16 fighter jets.

However, the move to also cancel today's BA outbound flight 207 to Miami is significant, reinforcing suggestions that a wider terrorist threat has been detected by intelligence officials.

'In the light of information received and in discussion with the airline, the decision was made that these flights should be cancelled,' a Department of Transport spokesman said.

'Aviation security measures are adjusted from time to time, and occasional cancellations may be necessary,' he added. Last night the US authorities were understood to be scouring UK passenger lists for future flights from London to America as attempts were made to see if more flights will be grounded in the coming days.

One industry source said: 'There is a widespread and deep-held concern among British pilots that America is using these intelligence reports for its own commercial ends, maybe to even protect the very survival of its airlines.'

The British Air Line Pilots Association believes the US is using Flight 223 as a political pawn, repeatedly delaying it because of BA 's reluctance to allow sky marshals on to its aircraft. 'There is suspicion the Americans are using the situation for more than security reasons,' said a Balpa spokesman.

British officials refused to comment on the nature of the threat. However, there are suggestions in intelligence circles that the flight could be seized by suicide hijackers for an attack on the American capital. Officials openly acknowledge that the principal roles played by the US and Britain in the war on terrorism makes a BA flight between the capitals a potently symbolic scalp.

A BA spokesman yesterday admitted the threat had to be taken 'seriously'. Even so, following the cancellations of flights from France to America over Christmas, French intelligence sources say the 'threat assessment' behind the security measures was 'profoundly flawed'.

BA, which operates three flights a day from Heathrow to Washington, said the passengers whose journeys were hit by the cancellations would be offered other flights or fare refunds.

[judicial meanz]

"Saw a documentary way back sum of it was a team of scientists whose job is to track any radiation leaks from "whatever". That was there squad like a radiation first response they followed them around on the job to quite boring calls possilbe leaks from normal usage in our envrirment. ie Hospitals ect."

Every state has an agency that does this, as well as the Federal Government. Depending on the state, it may be in the State Department of Environmental Services, or the State Department of Health.

So in addition to the Feds, most states have trained radiation technicians, scientists, and health physics types who can do radiation surveys and mitigate radiological hazards.

Thats what I do for a living.

[txhurl]

What is enhanced alert? Is it the color between yellow and orange? Tangerine? I've not heard of yet.

[oceanperch]

We have had big storms here in the PNW and being homebound with illness I am checking in on this thread and trying not to let "cabin fever" get me off balance/manic.

The good news is we brought home a new member of the family(dog r kids here) a lab like my 8 and 13yr old plus we have another Lab staying with us while his parents enjoy Palm Springs and Arizona for two months.

The new yellow lab is 7 weeks old and his name is Porter. We are Langley. So it will be Langley-Porter (as in institute).

Ok back to reading. Hey where is the guy that accused this thread and Cindy of being a chat thread. I am the chatter Cindy is the Linker. : )

[BulletBobCo]

If BAW223 is marked because of its' numerical significants, it would seem common sense would dictate a change of flight number.

[Domestic Church]

"1-Or with the slaughter of an Alalog ¡¡ "

Or...Gold.

[windchime]

John Kasich, Fox, led with the playing of part of the 911 tape of when someone claiming to be the sniper called in(reported approx. 8:00 EST). Almost time for a newsbreak so maybe they'll repeat.

[Toespi]

I read in the Columbus Dispatch that the sniper has called 6 times and the radios dispatchers have ignored the calls, this dispatcher is currently under investigation. It is ironic because the police dept has asked the sniper to call in.

[oceanperch]

We had a severe rare ice and snow storm here on the coast about 4weeks ago and they still cannot get us our respirotory supplies and sterile water.

Thank God I had stocked up for two months.

We are highly frustrated that the excuse for getting supplies to our remote area is "the storm" sheesh what if the unthinkable happened. I drove over a mountain range in that storm as my son was released from ICU and due to his medical needs had to get home well we made it just fine, what's their excuse. Yes I am PO'ed that we are not getting our contracted goods.

Grocery shelves are kinda slim still on the vegies. Making lots of soup with alternative vegies.

UPDATE FOX NEWS 8 flights cancelled tommarrow 17, 113, 107, 222 DEVELOPING.

[oceanview]

cancel them all for the next week if need be, its the safest bet.

rita cosby talking about this now.

[windchime]

I heard about a dispatcher hanging up on him one time....but six?!!!