[JustPiper]

"Threat Matrix is a politically incorrect zone"
From TM'er and Freeper ~Oorang~

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"Profiling" is just another way to say, "using common sense
and good judgement."
From TM'er and Freeper ~Judith Anne~

You try to thrust into hell Satan and all the evil sprits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. It is not in our nature to be the "Game."

FIGHTING TERRORISM ON OUR OWN SINCE NOVEMBER 3, 2003

• THREAD ONE
• THREAD TWO
• THREAD THREE
• THREAD FOUR
• THREAD FIVE
• THREAD SIX
• THREAD SEVEN
• THREAD EIGHT
• THREAD NINE
• THREAD TEN
• THREAD ELEVEN
• THREAD TWELVE
• THREAD THIRTEEN
• THREAD FOURTEEN
• THREAD FIFTEEN
• THREAD SIXTEEN

Recommended Reading


Imperial Hubris: Why the West is Losing the War on Terror
by Anonymous

Terrorist Hunter : The Extraordinary Story of a Woman Who Went Undercover to Infiltrate the Radical Islamic Groups Operating in America
by Anonymous

Sleeping With the Devil: How Washington Sold Our Soul for Saudi Crude
by Robert Baer

Target America & the West: Terrorism Today
by Yossef Bodansky

The First Terrorist Act
by Harold Thomas Beck

First Strike : TWA Flight 800 and the Attack on America
by Jack Cashill, James Sanders

The Third Terrorist: The Middle East Connection to the Oklahoma City Bombing
by Jayna Davis

American Jihad
by Steve Emerson

Memorial Day
by Vince Flynn

By Dawn's Early Light
by David Hagberg

Joshua's Hammer
by David Hagberg

The Kill Zone
by David Hagberg

Saddam's Bombmaker: The Terrifying Inside Story of the Iraqi Nuclear and Biological Weapons Agenda
by Khidhir Hamza, Jeff Stein

Al-Qaida's Jihad in Europe : The Afghan-Bosnian Network
by Evan F. Kohlmann

1000 Years for Revenge: International Terrorism and the FBI--the Untold Story
by Peter Lance

Unrestricted Warfare: China's Master Plan to Destroy America
by Qiao Liang, Wang Xiangsui

The Cell: Inside the 9/11 Plot, And Why the FBI and CIA Failed to Stop It
by John Miller, Michael Stone

Losing Bin Laden: How Bill Clinton's Failures Unleashed Global Terror
by Richard Miniter

The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks (free online PDF)

The Cobra Event
by Richard Preston

The New Jackals: Ramzi Yousef, Osama Bin Laden, and the Future of Terrorism
by Simon Reeve

The Last Jihad
by Joel C. Rosenberg

State of the Union
by Brad Thor

Prophet of Doom
by Craig Winn (free online version)

Tea With Terrorists
by Craig Winn (free online version)

May God bless a sovereign Iraq.
May God bless the coalition forces.
May God bless our U.S. forces.
May God bless President George W. Bush.
May God bless America!

From TM'r and Freeper ~Velveeta~

[JustPiper]

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[JustPiper]

Terror alerts and you

5 Tips: Dealing with terror alerts


What does it mean for investors and the nation's financial markets? Here are today's five tips.

1. Don't panic.

While the explosion of a car or truck bomb at one of the nation's financial institutions would be a tragedy, it would not stop the nation's financial markets.

After 9/11, these institutions developed backup systems that would take over in the event of a terrorist attack allowing customers to cash checks and take out money from ATMs. The New York Stock Exchange has said that it can continue to oversee stock trading even if its famous trading floor was out of commission because of a contingency trading floor and backup computer systems.

Communications systems between banks and federal regulators were also upgraded. And practice drills testing the backup systems in the event of a terrorist attack have been conducted.

In addition, the financial industry is less concentrated today than it was three years ago. After the World Trade Center disaster, many of the nation's leading brokerages and banks moved offices from Manhattan's southern tip to other parts of the city and even other states.

The result is that a single attack in the city's traditional financial district would impact fewer institutions and customers.

2. Resist the urge to sell.

When the markets finally opened after the September 11th attacks, the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 fell sharply. The Dow plunged 685 points, the Nasdaq dropped 116 points, and the S&P 500 sank 54 points. Anxiety about a similar situation might lead some investors to consider unloading their investments.

It's natural to worry about the effect an attack could have on an individual's retirement or education savings. But any strategy you make out of fear -- whether putting all your money in gold coins or stashing it in your mattress -- is a fool's game.

Many analysts predicted a sell-off in today's trading. Instead, the markets have shown remarkable resilience. Let's face it, no one knows whether an attack will occur. You could easily do more damage to your portfolio unloading your stocks and bonds without thought to what price you're being forced to sell at.

Likewise, it doesn't make much sense to try to play today's fear by buying the stocks of defense or security companies. You're better off making investments you're comfortable with for the long haul, rather than trying to score a quick gain playing market fears.

3. Hold steady.

Instead of panicking, your best bet is to make sure all your financial ducks are in a row. Make sure that you have bank and 401(k) statements available and handy.

If you bank or trade stocks online, print out an update of your account holdings. Not only does this provide you a record of your holdings, but it also refreshes your memory about what accounts you have and exactly what they hold.

4. Maintain good habits.

Remember, that the 9/11 disaster resulted in the suspension of trading for four days. For that reason, don't make a major change to your portfolio now, unless it's essential.

You're better off scheduling periodic checks on your asset allocation to make sure that you're investing wisely.

5. Control what you can.

While it's true there's little you can do about the terrorist threats, do what you can to secure the safety of you and your family.

If you live in one of the cities where the terror threat is now at the highest level, make sure to have a disaster plan at hand. Decide ahead of time where you and your family would meet if a problem occurred. Make sure you have food and water handy at your office, and at home. Having land line phone numbers is essential. The 9/11 disaster interrupted cell phone service.

If you don't live in one of the cities targeted, control the risks you can. Check your home and life insurance to make sure you have adequate coverage. Create your own backup communication systems with friends and family.

[JustPiper]

Ping!

[JustPiper]

[Cindy]

~~~ NEWS (Updated Daily - Click Here.)

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LINKS OF INTEREST (UPDATED DAILY.) (CLICK HERE)

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001: "ATTACK ON AMERICA!" (Updated) (Click Here.) ~~~

[JustPiper]

ping

[JustPiper]

What is available on Threat Matrix:

{An index and Credits for The TM Homepage go to KINETIC and TheCabal, Links from Cindy}

And the very best gratitude to ALL TM'rs for what they contribute on a daily basis! We sure have grown!!!

* Banner Links to anything you could possibly need
* Summary thread for all prior TM threads
* Recommended Reading List of Invaluable Resources

* Please pay close attention FOLLOW THE RULES

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=2#2

* IMPORTANT: Things to Look Out For: Be Observant:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=3#3

* FROM THE FBI:

For your information, the Internet Tip Line (ITL)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=4#4

* Terror alerts and you - 5 Tips: Dealing with terror alerts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=5#5

* Welcome to the Border Patrol Home Page

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=6#6

* Alert Tips!

Donna Lee Nardo; CharlotteVRWC
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=8#8

ExSoldier Invaluable Tips:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=9#9

Honestly; knak; Domestic Church; Don Joe; Labyrinthos; judicial meanz
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=10#10

* NWCTWX and Godzilla Summaries

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1188495/posts?page=12#12

[null and void]

Keee-Ryest. Fall asleep for a few minutes...

[Quix]

THANKS BIG! GREAT JOB, AS USUAL.

[Lucy Lake]

Very professional, very impressive. Thank you both for your hard work.

[Rutles4Ever]

Excerpted from...

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5939967

The sketch of a plot to target President Bush surfaced on an online magazine of al Qaeda's organization in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

A one-line answer to a Saut al-Jihad reader's query said: "The plan you have drawn up to assassinate Bush is good but would need a lot of preparation."

"Perhaps you can take part in it, if possible, and thanks," the magazine told the reader -- named only as Madad -- without giving further details. The reader's question was not published.

A Middle East security expert who reviewed the site said it would be rare for a known al Qaeda figure to discuss a detailed plan over a Web site. He said, however the message may have some "operational value," but using Bush's name indicated if a plot were afoot, it was in an early stage.

"When it comes to impending operations, al Qaeda either restricts itself to heavily encrypted correspondence or already has a localized word-of-mouth system in place with the terrorist cell in question, isolating it from outside communication," said the expert, who asked not to be named.

He said the specific reference could also be a red herring.

"The incautiousness of the Bush mention, on a site that contains the caveat not to divulge 'operational secrets', raises another possibility: that al Qaeda is trying to distract from an impending attack far from the White House -- in Europe, say," he added.

[jimbo123]

Woman Arrested Boarding Flight To Syria With $24,000 Hidden In Clothes (Al Qaeda mule fleeing USA?)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1189809/posts

[Right_Handed_Writer]

Low level radiological leak reported coming from a box in the back of a pickup truck involved in an accident in Dalton, IL. Dalton is a south suburb of Chicago.

Reported on WLS-AM news.

[JustPiper]

John & Ken, Asa Hutchinson to be in Temecula CA *tomorrow* Friday August 13
KFI 640AM ^ | 8/12/04 | John & Ken Show


Posted on 08/12/2004 10:31:13 PM CDT by lonewacko_dot_com


ISSA TO HOST TOWN MEETING ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ISSUES WITH ASA HUTCHINSON


VISTA, CA – Congressman Darrell Issa will host a town meeting featuring Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security on Friday, August 13 for a discussion focusing on immigration enforcement efforts. The meeting will take place at 10:30 a.m., PT in the all-purpose room of Margarita Middle School in Temecula.


Congressman Issa strongly supports operations conducted by the Border Patrol Mobile Patrol Group, which during the first half of June resulted in 422 apprehensions of illegal aliens by twelve Border Patrol Agents. Congressman Issa and Under Secretary Hutchinson will discuss issues surrounding immigration enforcement and answer questions from the audience. For more info, click here.

Directions to 30600 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92591-1528

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1190578/posts?page=2#2

[JustPiper]

For anyone wanting to ward of the DU trolls -smiles- Thanks Billy!!!

[JustPiper]

Breaking News Alert
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) Venezuela's elections commission chief says preliminary results indicate a vote to recall President Hugo Chavez has failed.

[Right_Handed_Writer]

Listening to Chicago Fire Department on the scanner. They are sending each battalion chief, one at a time, to "Field Group North" to pick up the "antidote kit" from someone there. They have been mentioning a bio-terror exercise as well.

[Right_Handed_Writer]

Watch the weather today fellow Illinoisians:

STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 120 PM CDT TUE AUG 17 2004 THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 7:00PM CDT
Sel6 spc Ww 171820 0000-

Urgent - Immediate Broadcast Requested Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 756 Nws Storm Prediction Center Norman Ok 120 PM CDT Tue Aug 17 2004

The Nws Storm Prediction Center Has Issued A Severe Thunderstorm Watch For Portions Of

Extreme Southeast Iowa West Central To Northeastern Illinois Northeast Missouri Lake Michigan

Effective This Tuesday Afternoon And Evening From 120 PM Until 700 PM CDT.

Hail To 1.5 Inches In Diameter... Thunderstorm Wind Gusts To 70 Mph... And Dangerous Lightning Are Possible In These Areas.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch Area Is Along And 75 Statute Miles North And South Of A Line From 60 Miles West Southwest Of Quincy Illinois To 30 Miles South Of Meigs Field Illinois.

Remember... A Severe Thunderstorm Watch Means Conditions Are Favorable For Severe Thunderstorms In And Close To The Watch Area. Persons In These Areas Should Be On The Lookout For Threatening Weather Conditions And Listen For Later Statements And Possible Warnings. Severe Thunderstorms Can And Occasionally Do Produce Tornadoes.

Discussion... Scattered Thunderstorms Are Developing Across Se IA/Ne MO Along A Ne-Sw Oriented Surface Trough. Surface Heating/Moistening S Of This Boundary Has Contributed To Moderate Instability /Mlcape Values Near 1500 J/Kg/ From Wrn IL Across Nrn MO... And Additional Destabilization Is Likely Through Mid-Late Afternoon. Expect Thunderstorms To Increase In Coverage/Intensity And Spread Across IL This Afternoon As A Weak Mid Level Shortwave Trough Moves Sewd From IA To IL. 30-40 Kt Nwly Mid Level Flow Will Accompany This Mid Level Trough... Resulting In Sufficient Vertical Shear For Supercells. Large Hail And A Few Damaging Gusts Will Be The Main Severe Threats.

Aviation... A Few Severe Thunderstorms With Hail Surface And Aloft To 1.5 Inches. Extreme Turbulence And Surface Wind Gusts To 60 Knots. A Few Cumulonimbi With Maximum Tops To 500. Mean Storm Motion Vector 32015.

... Thompson

[Mike Bates]

[JustPiper]

Second Gas Blast Rocks Texas Facility
Friday, August 20, 2004

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,129507,00.html

NOTE:

Everyone within a three-mile radius of the facility was being evacuated after the second blast and additional shelters were being set up, authorities said. The first explosion had prompted evacuations within a one-mile radius and surrounding highways were closed.

The cause of the new blast had not been determined.