Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Twenty-Eight

[MamaDearest]

(may a holy war erupt in his pants)

There'd most likely be plenty of empty space in there to do so, but then again the same is true of the area in his head between his ears!

[MamaDearest]

OPINION: The world needs to get pro-active in the field of preventing terrorism.

Yup. It'll ultimately be up to each and every non-terrorist household on the planet to fight terrorism in any and every way possible.

[Cindy]

On The Net...

US-CERT.GOV
http://www.us-cert.gov

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Thanks to Ernest_at_the_beach for the ping to this thread:
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1456232/posts

"DNS servers--an Internet Achilles' heel"
Marketwatch ^ | August 3, 2005, 4:00 AM PDT | Joris Evers Staff Writer, CNET News.com

Posted on 08/03/2005 11:09:14 AM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Hundreds of thousands of Internet servers are at risk of an attack that would redirect unknowing Web surfers from legitimate sites to malicious ones."

[Cindy]

OPINION...

The police officer may have conducted a Field Interview and turned in a FI card.

I don't know.

He may have done nothing.

I don't know.

That is why I suggested in post #17 that the lady should call the FBI and also let the FBI know that the officer made contact with the subject, so the FBI can talk to the officer, too.

[Cindy]

This guy has a lot of talking to do, huh?

[MamaDearest]

His trademark was a red headband known as the "headband of death" (‘asbat al-mawt), which he wound around his helmet before going into battle.

Another "something" to watch for in our daily travels and sojourns...

[Oorang]

Argentina:
On 2 August 2005, authorities arrested a Lebanese national -- who also has Venezuelan citizenship -- in Mar del Plata on suspicion that he might be a member of a terrorist organization.

At the time of the arrest, the suspect was inside of a rented apartment located approximately 250 yd/230 m from the Hermitage Hotel, the site of the Summit of the Americas, which is scheduled to take place in early November.

Police officers seized 40 cell phones that were connected through de-codifying equipment and a satellite dish, as well as a computer, with which authorities believe the suspect "cloned" other cell phone lines.

Authorities also stated that the suspect had made several phone calls to multiple countries in the Middle East. An investigation regarding the incident is underway.

http://www.airsecurity.com/hotspots/hotspots.asp#109442

[Cindy]

No cruise for me.

[SlowBoat407]

the site of the Summit of the Americas, which is scheduled to take place in early November.

Sounds like they're making plans for after August 6, so they are not expecting the Western world to fall apart. Either that or they are making backup plans in case the worst does not happen.

[Oorang]

Mauritania:
A coup was reported in Mauritania on 3 August 2005. Soldiers blocked off roads in the capital, Nouakchott, as well as roads to the palace of President Maaouiya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya, who was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the funeral of King Fahd and has reportedly landed in Niamey, Niger.

Soldiers also raided the offices of Mauritania's state radio and television station, seizing control and cutting off all state media broadcasts. Troops equipped with heavy weaponry and anti-aircraft guns are reportedly patrolling the streets of the city. Although witnesses have reported hearing gunfire, there are no reports of major violence in the streets. Currently, Nouakchott Airport (GQNN/NKC) and government offices are closed. This is an emerging situation.

The U.S. Embassy in Nouakchott issued a Warden Message on 3 August 2005 stating the current security situation in Mauritania. Among other information, the embassy "reduced its staff to emergency personnel and has instructed all other personnel to remain at home. The Embassy advises all American citizens to take immediate precautions to assure their safety, including remaining at home."

http://www.airsecurity.com/hotspots/hotspots.asp#109442

[Cindy]

Thanks to West Coast Gal for pointing to this article:

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http://www.shropshirestar.com/show_article.php?aID=35799

Last Updated : Aug 03, 2005



"Warning on cyanide theft"

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "An urgent warning has been issued to Shropshire residents after a number of pots of poison were stolen from an industrial estate."

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "The 100g pots are clearly labelled. The substance looks similar to rock salt, police said today.

Anyone with information can contact the police on 08457 444 888."

[Oorang]

Jihadist Forum Members Discuss the American Presence in Algeria and North Africa

By SITE Institute
August 2, 2005

A discussion amongst members of a password-protected al-Qaeda affiliated message board yesterday, August 1, 2005, concerned the presence of American forces in Algeria and North Africa, and their alleged “maneuvers” with those troops from eight Islamic countries, including Algeria, Mauritania, Morocco, Mali, and others.

The focus was placed on this “mixed army” vis-à-vis the Muslims, mujahideen, and members of the Salafist Group for Call and Combat (GSPC), as well as the “disbelievers” from the East.

One author believes that the mujahideen in North Africa are to be the primary targets of the joint forces of the American and Islamic countries, a view that other members concur, alleging that they wish to “put out Allah’s light by their mouths.” Another member questions aloud what is to be “towards the infidel forces” in North Africa, to which another states: “The expected hit is coming soon, Allah willing.”

http://www.siteinstitute.org/bin/articles.cgi?ID=publications77805&Category=publications&Subcategory=0

[Cindy]

THANKS Oorang.

[Cindy]

DITTO, DITTO, DITTO...

TERRORISM IS GLOBAL.
TERRORISTS ARE GLOBAL.
Jihad -- another day.

[Cindy]

You're welcome neosgirl.
I check on your blog several times a day to see how
it's going.

I agree.
Prayers for the troops and their families.

[Cindy]

Note: Updated July 28, 2005

ON THE NET...
http://www.internet-haganah.us/jihadi/

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1456304/posts



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Army Officers Stage Coup in Mauritania
AP ^ | 08/03/05 | AHMED MOHAMED

Posted on 08/03/2005 1:02:32 PM PDT by Pikamax

Army Officers Stage Coup in Mauritania

Wednesday August 3, 2005 6:46 PM

AP Photo NY190

By AHMED MOHAMED

Associated Press Writer

NOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania (AP) - A military junta overthrew
Mauritania's U.S.-allied president on Wednesday, saying it would
temporarily rule this oil-rich Islamic nation that had looked
increasingly to the West as the government raised fears of a growing
threat from al-Qaida linked militants.

President Maaoya Sid'Ahmed Taya, who himself seized power in a
coup two decades ago, was out of the country when presidential guard
troops took control of the national radio and television stations earlier
Wednesday, cutting broadcasts and seizing a building housing the
army chief of staff headquarters.

Taya, who has allied himself with the United States in the war on
terror and cracked down ruthlessly on opponents he accuses of being
Islamic extremists, refused comment after arriving Wednesday in
nearby Niger from Saudi Arabia, where he attended King Fahd's
funeral.

The opposition and some international groups have accused Taya of
exaggerating the threat of Islamic extremism in his nation to gain
diplomatic support.

The U.S. military has sent special operations troops to train
Mauritania's army, most recently in June as part of an anti-terror
campaign in Africa.

After the coup was announced, most shops and offices remained
closed, but hundreds of people celebrated in the capital of
Nouakchott, saluting soldiers guarding the presidential palace,
clapping and singing slogans in Arabic against Taya.

``It's the end of a long period of oppression and injustice,'' said Fidi
Kane, a civil servant. ``We are very delighted with this change of
regime.''

African leaders, however, condemned the power grab, saying the days
of autocracy and military rule must give way to democracy across the
continent.

``As far as we are concerned, the days of tolerating military
governance in our sub-region or anywhere are long gone,'' said Femi
Fani-Kayode, a spokesman for Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo.
``We believe in democracy and we insist on democracy.''

U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan also condemned ``any attempt to
change the government of any country unconstitutionally,'' according
to a statement.

The group of Mauritanian army officers, which identified itself as the
Military Council for Justice and Democracy, announced the coup in a
statement to the state-run news agency.

``The armed forces have unanimously decided to put an end to the
totalitarian practices of the deposed regime under which our people
have suffered much over the last several years,'' the statement said.

The junta said it would exercise power for up to two years to allow
time to put in place ``open and transparent'' democratic institutions.

Cabinet ministers and army officials either could not be reached or
refused to comment on the coup. No private broadcasters are allowed
to operate in the tightly controlled nation of 3 million people.


(clipped from F.R. thread. )

[nwctwx]

Just a note about this upcoming period we have already been discussing, that which encompasses the anniversaries of the two Atomic bombs, and heading towards the 4th anniversary of 9/11.

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned here, I have not been able to keep up with the whole thread..

August 6 is the beginning of the Jewish month Av.

http://www.bj.org/calendar.php

The first nine days of the month are known as the 'Days of Mourning' in which Jews mourn the destruction of both Temples. This month does not typically fall so late in the year, but this is one of their leap-years.

A friend of mine was telling me that Av historically has seen several 'events' during the days of mourning, especially on the final day (8/14 this year).

http://ohr.edu/yhiy/article.php/1088

I thought it was interesting that this period managed to time itself with everything else that has been discussed recently. It would seem to me that a hit against America, American Jews (NYC), or the state of Israel during this time period would fit well into several symbolic events/anniversaries.

[Cindy]

Thanks nw for the historical notes/info/and your opinion.

[MamaDearest]

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