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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread TWELVE
CNN ^ | 7-2-04 | N/A

Posted on 07/02/2004 10:22:06 AM PDT by JustPiper

Picture credit: TheCabal

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

LINK TO THREAD ELEVEN

FBI urges vigilance for July 4

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A constant stream of intelligence indicating that al Qaeda wants to strike the United States this summer or fall has led federal officials to urge increased vigilance during the Independence Day weekend, but there is no specific threat of an attack timed to the holiday.

We are the "Stotters" who make ourselves aware of the enemy who wishes to do us harm

Meet It!
Greet It!
Defeat It!


(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: infogathering; threatmatrix; wot
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To: Donna Lee Nardo

Where was Bush's destination? Perhaps there was information there was a danger there and they changed his plans but didnt want to cause panic and made up the story?


1,061 posted on 07/04/2004 7:47:02 AM PDT by Bethshaya
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To: exlibris

I have not seen any followup yet. The report mentioned the reporters who are with the President; either they are also on the plane or they were on another plane that is also held up. I forget which. Sorry! FoxNews just said they will have more on it coming up next.


1,062 posted on 07/04/2004 7:48:45 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Bethshaya

Exactly, that could very well be true. Boy, it would be tough for the gov to try to get anything past us here on TM, wouldn't it?! We distrust everything first until proven! I know GWB needs to be near Virginia (I think) at about 1 p.m. EDT for a speech.


1,063 posted on 07/04/2004 7:51:01 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Donna Lee Nardo
So far the biggest name speaking is a retired local action news talking head (at least that's better than the honerable-not honorable- Mayor.)

Someone did mention the smallpox outbreak in a colonial history summation.
1,064 posted on 07/04/2004 7:53:35 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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To: All
AF-1 Update from FOXNews: The plane would not start and the lead pilot found a note scrawled with Arabic writing in the cockpit shortly thereafter. The CIA, FBI, DHS, NSA and even several overseas intel agencies immediatley released statements saying that they do not know the cause of the engine trouble, "but terrorism has been ruled out, and Americans should enjoy the holiday and get out and about as usual."

KIDDING!!!!! No update as FOXNews promised. Yet.


1,065 posted on 07/04/2004 8:00:54 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Donna Lee Nardo

Okay...you're the target for the watermelon seed spitting contest!


1,066 posted on 07/04/2004 8:08:04 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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To: Donna Lee Nardo
President Karzai is quoting Patrick Henry:

"Give me Liberty or give me death"

He's by far the best speaker.
1,067 posted on 07/04/2004 8:15:39 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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To: Donna Lee Nardo

That's not funny (snicker)!


1,068 posted on 07/04/2004 8:19:53 AM PDT by Labyrinthos
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To: All; Quix
FYI We are at greater risk here on TM. Quix you are our on-line counselor:):):):):):):):):):):):)

U.S. Must Be Better Prepared for Emotional Toll of Terrorism

By Holly VanScoy, HealthDay Reporter

FRIDAY, July 2 (HealthDayNews) -- As the United States braces for possible future terrorist attacks, health professionals must take steps to better deal with the emotional toll exacted by such violent acts.

That was the message from mental health experts attending the "First Annual Conference on Living With Terror: Psycho-Social Effects," which concluded this week in Washington, D.C.

"Acts of terror are meant to cause severe psychological and psychosocial distress," said Dr. Marcus Nemuth, director of the Psychiatry Emergency Service of the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, and one of the conference presenters.

"That's their primary purpose. The destruction, physical injuries and deaths that result from terrorist acts have enormous mental health consequences that spread well beyond the individuals directly affected by a specific act. And living under a constant threat of terrorism can be almost as devastating. The effects of both are particularly harmful for vulnerable populations," Nemuth added.

The conference, the first of its kind in the United States, included terrorism experts from the University of Haifa in Israel, who shared their knowledge of recognizing, treating and preventing mental health problems tied to terrorism. Other presenters included representatives from the University of Pennsylvania and 15 U.S. health-care professional organizations.

Nemuth said evidence of the emotional consequences of terrorism and the threat of terrorism in the United States continue to mount.

Within a week of the 9/11 attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., 44 percent of American adults and 35 percent of children had experienced one or more significant symptoms of stress related to the attacks, a study found. They included intrusive thoughts, substantial emotional upset when reminded of the events, nightmares and other sleep disturbances, poor concentration or angry outbursts, Nemuth said.

Another study surveyed 8,300 New York City public school students in early 2002, several months after the attacks. Twenty-seven percent of the children met the clinical diagnoses for posttraumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, conduct disorder, depression or generalized anxiety disorder -- in some cases at rates three times higher than generally found in school children, he said.

These are precisely the results that terrorists hoped to achieve, Nemuth said.

The psychological fallout from 9/11 was often related to a person's exposure to the events, he added. The highest levels of distress were seen among those who witnessed the attacks or talked on the phone with someone who later died. Other studies have shown that women generally had worse "short-term outcomes," as did Americans with weak social networks and those with preexisting physical or mental illnesses, he said.

Henry Smith, associate vice president of the University of Haifa, said his institution was well-acquainted with the physical, mental and social consequences of terrorist acts and threats. Bitter experience has led to better training of health and mental health professionals to serve affected children and adults.

"Israelis have had a long history of exposure to terrorist acts and threats of terrorist acts," he said. "This conference allows us to bring our knowledge and experience to this country and share what we know about preparing for, preventing and treating the resulting psychological and psychosocial disorders with American professionals."

Nemuth said approaches shown to be effective include anxiety management, supportive therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and drug therapy for acute stress management and depression.

But, he noted, the United States currently has shortcomings in its health-care system's ability to respond to the emotional havoc caused by terrorism. They include gaps in professional training and preparedness, and a lack of coordination between agencies and services.

"We know much more about the health impacts of terrorism and how to address them than we did before September 11," Nemuth said. "But the Israelis have decades of experience to draw upon in shaping medical school and other professional training. That's why this conference has the potential to improve our national preparedness."

Margaret Heldring, a clinical psychologist and executive director of America's Health Together, was another speaker at the conference. She said recent focus groups done by her group across the United States found terrorism is a major concern for Americans of all ages and walks of life.

"It's not just residents of New York City who have been affected by the events of September 11 and the constant reminders of and emphasis on our vulnerability to terrorists," she said. "Even in Nebraska and Wyoming, people are worried about what lies ahead. The daily threats, warnings and reminders that terror can strike anyone, at any time, and the realization that no one is truly safe from its reach, are taking their toll on our physical and emotional health."

Heldring said the nation's primary-care physicians -- including pediatricians, family physicians and internists -- need to become better prepared because they are the front line of American mental health care. "They are the first resource Americans turn to for help with depression, anxiety, grief and stress. All of those are at record-high levels as a consequence of our heightened awareness of terrorism's scope and reach into our lives."

More information

For more about mental health and primary health care in a time of terrorism, visit Facing Fear Together (www.facingfeartogether.org ), a site coordinated by America's Health Together.
1,069 posted on 07/04/2004 8:21:16 AM PDT by DAVEY CROCKETT (There is no such thing as coincidence, GOD is in control.)
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To: Domestic Church

Flyover by 4 air nat'l guard from Willow Grove (to Rimsky Korsakov?)


1,070 posted on 07/04/2004 8:22:37 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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To: HipShot

I think it is wise to focus on dates to some degree, although, I generally think most things occur 'when allah is willing.'

The loss in 1863 occurred on 9/11? I am still a bit shaky on battles from the Crusades.

9/11 was also the 5th anniversary of the conviction of Ramzi Yousef, on charges of criminal conspiracy in the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993.


1,071 posted on 07/04/2004 8:25:57 AM PDT by nwctwx
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To: nw_arizona_granny

I was leaning that way. At least with OBL what you see is what you get.


1,072 posted on 07/04/2004 8:27:33 AM PDT by mindspy
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To: JustPiper

Thanks JP, that is very sweet of you. :)

I think most 'normal' people do not want to hear the things we talk about more than once every so often. It does tend to be a touch depressing. ;-) Somebody has got to do it though! They will thank us later when we are prepared and know what to do.


1,073 posted on 07/04/2004 8:27:48 AM PDT by nwctwx
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To: Domestic Church

4 A10 Warthogs to Aaron Copeland (leave it to the city officialto say it was a Russian composer.)


1,074 posted on 07/04/2004 8:28:14 AM PDT by Domestic Church (AMDG...)
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To: Domestic Church

I'm taking cover!

No update offered on Fox. cnn did a nice little lovefest on ter-RAY-sa heinz kerry, though. The anchor sat smiling ear to ear while another cool-aid drinker female writer sang about the merits of ter-RAY-sa and her "international" personality.

Yeah, anyone who is not American first is good. No tough, stacked questions whatsoever. No learing and putting the guest on the defense either. Oh, I keep forgetting, they were talking to liberals about liberals! It was nice to hear that ter-RAY-sa didn't approve of hitlery's role as co-president, but then the 2 fools said how different ter-RAY-sa is from the "passive" Laura Bush. They know the priorities of their agenda. Cough.


1,075 posted on 07/04/2004 8:29:04 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Myrddin

Thanks Myrddin. I took a look, it is very interesting. I would certainly be interested in an internship also! I will freepmail you at some point today or tomorrow. It's pretty busy around here and I am expected to go to a family function soon, but I will get back to you.


1,076 posted on 07/04/2004 8:29:28 AM PDT by nwctwx
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To: DAVEY CROCKETT; All
A Heineken six-pack is my weekly support group.

Have a Happy 4th of July !

1,077 posted on 07/04/2004 8:34:09 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd (7 days - 7 ways)
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To: nwctwx

Happy 4th all!


1,078 posted on 07/04/2004 8:34:57 AM PDT by null and void (The gaps at the synapses are getting wider.)
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To: nwctwx; All

FOXNews update (finally):

GWB is off schedule and on way to Virginia. New plane picked GWB up. He canceled plans to attend church becaus eof delay and will make remarks in Charleston this afternoon.

Do we believe this?


1,079 posted on 07/04/2004 8:35:47 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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Bahrain Dismisses US Terror Warnings!

Posted at IH by IH poster Desert Dove:

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Sunday 04 July 2004, 4:40 Makka Time, 1:40 GMT

Bahrain's parliament has dismissed a recent spate of US warnings about imminent 'terror attacks' in the tiny Gulf state.

"The security situation is very stable in Bahrain, due to the democratic climate in the kingdom," the parliament said in a statement on Saturday.

The parliament "refused to consider this warning as the sign of a direct terrorist threat for the foreign citizens or residents" of Bahrain.

It described the US warning as a "normal measure that any state takes faced with hostile terrorist actions".

Pullout

On Friday, Washington authorised a temporary pullout of dependents of its military personnel and non-emergency defence officials from Bahrain in view of heightened alerts.

The pullout authorisation came a day after the US State Department issued a travel advisory urging US nationals to defer travel to the Gulf state.

Bahrain is the home port of the US Fifth Fleet and hosts some 5000 Americans, most of them military personnel.

The US acknowledges Bahrain as a "major non-NATO ally".

http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exe...42FED125391.htm


1,080 posted on 07/04/2004 8:42:12 AM PDT by Donna Lee Nardo
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