Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

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The Threat Matrix

The title refers to a daily report given to the president of the United States detailing the most serious terrorist threats against the country. To tackle those threats, the government has formed a top-notch task force to infiltrate the terror cells and cut off the danger.

"Every morning, the president receives a list of the top ten terrorist threats - this list is known as the threat matrix."

We here at FR are trying to be in conjunction with the daily reports around the world that involve threats. We try to provide a storehouse of information that takes hours of research.

YOU be the judge and get informed!

Terrorists could be just getting started
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New York City and Washington. Bali, Indonesia; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Istanbul, Turkey; Madrid, Spain. And now London.

When will it end? Where will it all lead?

The experts aren't encouraged. One terrorism researcher sees the prospect of "endless" war. Adds the man who tracked Osama bin Laden for the CIA, "I don't think it's even started yet."

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

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To: appalachian_dweller

Watch those summer storms.
They can be tricky.

I'm always concerned about lightning in the summer.
I work around its schedule.

3,861 posted on 08/05/2005 2:13:09 PM PDT by Cindy

Been goin' through a deep, dark valley Vel. But the Lord was with me, and now I can laugh again.

Good to be back, and thanks.

3,862 posted on 08/05/2005 2:15:55 PM PDT by kimmie7 (The ACLU is a boil on the butt of humanity!)

To: Godzilla; All

Note: The following text is an exact snippet:
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_934.html

Travel Warning
United States Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520

This information is current as of today, Fri Aug 05 2005 14:18:01 GMT-0700.

SUDAN

August 05, 2005

This Travel Warning is being re-issued to provide updated information on the security situation in Sudan, warn American citizens against all travel to Sudan, and remind them of continued terrorist threats aimed at Western and U.S. interests. This supersedes the Travel Warning of December 14, 2004.

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Sudan. Although the two parties to the long-running civil war have signed a peace accord to end the war, travel in the south is still dangerous, especially with the death of Vice President John Garang on July 30. There have been sporadic riots in Khartoum and increased violence in South Sudan. In addition, there is fighting in Darfur and a serious humanitarian crisis continues throughout western Sudan. Some violence has also been noted in the eastern areas bordering Eritrea.

As noted in previous Travel Warnings for Sudan, the U.S. Government has received indications of terrorist threats aimed at American and Western interests in Sudan. Terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, or kidnappings. U.S. citizens should be aware of the risk of indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets in public places, which include tourist sites and locations where westerners are known to congregate, and commercial operations associated with U.S. or Western interests. As physical security remains high at official facilities, terrorists may turn towards softer targets, such as residential compounds.

Sporadic fighting instigated by militias often is reported in the southern parts of the country. Travel outside of the capital city of Khartoum is potentially dangerous. Threats have been made against foreigners working in the oil industry in Upper Nile province. Travel into southern Sudan requires a visa and a specific travel permit. As a result of violence and banditry, the United Nations has declared many parts of Darfur “No-Go” areas for UN personnel. Due to the potential for banditry and general lawlessness in rural areas, land travel at night should be avoided. The U.S. Government is seriously concerned about aviation safety throughout Sudan.

There have been demonstrations in Khartoum against United States foreign policy. In some instances, demonstrators have thrown rocks at the U.S. Embassy and Westerners. Americans should avoid large crowds and demonstrations.

The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services, including emergency assistance, is severely limited. Information on services available for American citizens can be found on the web site of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo at http://www.usembassy.egnet.net/sudan.htm.

U.S. citizens who remain in or travel to Sudan despite this Warning are urged to register their presence via the Internet at the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. U.S. citizens may also visit the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum to register and to obtain updated information on travel and security in Sudan. The Embassy in Sudan is located at Sharia Ali Abdul Latif, Khartoum. The mailing address is P.O. Box 699, Khartoum, Sudan. The telephone number is (249) 183-774-701 (0183-774-701 inside Sudan); fax (249) 183-774-137 (0183-774-137 inside Sudan). The after-hours emergency number is (249) 183-774-705 (0183-444-705 inside Sudan). The workweek in Khartoum is Sunday through Thursday.

American travelers to southern Sudan are also urged to register via the Internet with U.S Embassy Khartoum, or directly with the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. The Embassy in Kenya is located on United Nations Avenue, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya; telephone (254)(20) 363-6000; fax (254)(20) 363-6410. The after-hours number for the Embassy duty officer is (254)(20) 363-6170. The Embassy's international mailing address is P.O. Box 606 Village Market, 00621 Nairobi, Kenya. Mail with U.S. domestic postage may be sent to the Embassy at Unit 64100, APO AE 09831.

Additional information on Sudan may be found in the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet for Sudan and the East Africa Public Announcement, both on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. Updates to security conditions may be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or 202-501-4444 from all other countries.

3,863 posted on 08/05/2005 2:18:32 PM PDT by Cindy

http://mensnewsdaily.com/blog/kouri/2005/08/border-patrol-union-criticizes.html

Jim Kouri is Vice President of the
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Saturday, August 06, 2005
"Border Patrol Union Criticizes Strategy"
by Jim Kouri, CPP

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http://mensnewsdaily.com/blog/kouri/2005/08/illegal-alien-crime-wave.html
Jim Kouri is Vice President of the
National Association of Chiefs of Police
Friday, August 05, 2005
"The Illegal Alien Crime Wave"
by Jim Kouri, CPP

3,864 posted on 08/05/2005 2:24:56 PM PDT by Cindy

I also use the 1:11 etc. as a reminder to say an extra prayer.

I also smile at my Angel when it sends me a message.

3,865 posted on 08/05/2005 2:25:25 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny (http://bernie.house.gov/pc/members.asp Meet YOUR Communist party members in Congress)

To: backhoe; piasa; Godzilla; Marine Inspector; All

http://www.officer.com/article/article.jsp?siteSection=4&id=25126

"International Police Chiefs Group Issues New Shoot-To-Kill Guidelines for Confronting Suicide Bombers, Newspaper Reports"

ASSOCIATED PRESS

WASHINGTON (AP) --

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "In the United States, the National Bomb Squad Commanders Advisory Board is developing the first national guidelines for responding to suicide bombers, the newspaper said.

''There is not a responsible chief or head of a law enforcement agency in this country who isn't now pondering the dilemma a suicide bomber presents to their officers,'' U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance W. Gainer told the Post. Gainer's force is responsible for protecting members of Congress, their staff members and visitors to the U.S. Capitol.

Last year, Gainer became the first U.S. police chief to adopt a shoot-to-kill policy if his officers confront a suspected suicide bomber who is uncooperative, and other U.S. law enforcement agencies are considering adopting a similar policy, the newspaper said.

''I can guarantee you that if we have, God forbid, a suicide bomber in a big city in the United States, 'shoot to kill' will be the inevitable policy,'' the Post quoted Miami Police Chief John F. Timoney as saying. ''It's not a policy we choose lightly, but it's the only policy.''

Police in Israel and Britain, which have a long history of dealing with terrorist attacks, have adopted a national policy of shooting a suspected suicide bomber in the head to prevent detonation of a bomb.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police, responding to the July 7 attacks on three London subways and a double-decker bus that killed 52 people, produced a training guide for dealing with suicide bombers for its 20,000 members, the newspaper said."

3,866 posted on 08/05/2005 2:33:03 PM PDT by Cindy

Threat Matrix #29 will be up tomorrow at some point. Please let me know if you want on or off the notification ping list.

3,867 posted on 08/05/2005 2:36:02 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)

To: WestCoastGal

What a coup it would be for him, or any of them, for that matter to come across that way and then attack one or more of our cities.

Yep, countless illegals travel into our country each and every day (many OTMs) as we all know. That scenario is certainly not a stretch to be a potential reality.

3,868 posted on 08/05/2005 2:42:25 PM PDT by MamaDearest

Good heavens, even the new thread is falling on Aug 6.

3,869 posted on 08/05/2005 2:45:41 PM PDT by ironcitymike

To: JohnathanRGalt; backhoe; All

ON THE NET...

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=16947_Indonesian_Islamic_Groups_Against_Liberalization&only

friday, august 05, 2005

"Indonesian Islamic Groups Against Liberalization"

SNIPPET: "About a week ago, Indonesia’s highest Muslim council issued a fatwa forbidding liberalization of Islam.

Today thousands of people representing 31 Muslim groups including Hizb ut-Tahrir turned out to support the ruling."

3,870 posted on 08/05/2005 2:48:29 PM PDT by Cindy

To: appalachian_dweller

Quiet so far. Hope it stays quiet.

One of my tasks today is to recycle the stored water from containers in my basement (watering limp looking plants with it). The refills of the many one and five gallon jugs will give me fresh water (recommended change of water is every 6 months).

How's your day going?

3,871 posted on 08/05/2005 2:51:13 PM PDT by MamaDearest

I'm sorry to hear you went through some dark times.

Thank you, Lord, for shining Your light on Kimmie.

3,872 posted on 08/05/2005 2:56:40 PM PDT by Velveeta

I'm sorry to hear you went through some dark times.

Thank you, Lord, for shining Your light on Kimmie.

3,873 posted on 08/05/2005 2:56:48 PM PDT by Velveeta

is only this big

or "small"....(grinning)

3,874 posted on 08/05/2005 2:58:45 PM PDT by MamaDearest

In the population study of 55,322 illegal aliens, researchers found that they were arrested at least a total of 459,614 times, averaging about 8 arrests per illegal alien.

Absolutely stunning statistics.

3,875 posted on 08/05/2005 3:00:01 PM PDT by Velveeta

To: the gillman@blacklagoon.com

Trying to get back in the game.

Welcome back - it's like a picture puzzle here. We're looking for the pieces that fit!

3,876 posted on 08/05/2005 3:01:28 PM PDT by MamaDearest

Thanks for asking. Been a frustrating day actually. Have been trying to get service on one of our robotic library units. Today is day 3 and still not straightened out.

Just about out of here. Home to hang with Clyde, go to the park, run a few miles, then hang out and watch the sunset.

Glad you rotated your water and are keeping your supplies current. Hearing lots of talk about the next attacks from many sources. I'm convinced that something nasty is headed our way. Hope it can be stopped, but operating under the assumption that it cannot.

I too will be picking up a few extra things on the way home today. I'll try to keep a radio on tomorrow while Clyde is romping with the other dogs. If anything does happen, I'm already where I need to be.

3,877 posted on 08/05/2005 3:02:43 PM PDT by appalachian_dweller ( Islam = Evil. Don't believe me. Read the hate filled and blood thirsty koran for yourself.)

To: ironcitymike

Good heavens, even the new thread is falling on Aug 6.

This one did get to around 4,000 quicker than recent ones, lots of activity everywhere. I might wait till Sunday if we don't pass 4,000 tomorrow... but, I'm going to be ready then either way. Hey, we had the 19th thread on 9/11 last yr, and we made it. ;-)

3,878 posted on 08/05/2005 3:04:39 PM PDT by nwctwx (Everything I need to know, I learned on the Threat Matrix)

3,879 posted on 08/05/2005 3:06:14 PM PDT by Cindy

3,880 posted on 08/05/2005 3:11:46 PM PDT by Cindy

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