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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.

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Home grown Islamists may hit US: FBI chief
Full Story

WASHINGTON -- The United States could be attacked by "home grown" Islamist terror groups, the FBI's chief has warned.

FBI Director Robert Mueller told the London Financial Times newspaper in an interview published Thursday that the United States could face attacks from "home-grown terrorism" very similar to the July 7 bombings in London that killed 52 people and wounded another 700, Mueller said.

When asked if the United States could face such attacks from "home-grown groups", Mueller answered emphatically: "Absolutely, it could," the Financial Times said.

Related:
U.S. Officials Warn on Global Reach of al-Qaida
U.S. seeks more cooperation to fight terrorism
FDNY Chaplain Resigns After 9/11 Remarks
Nuclear option escalates jihad threat

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[Cindy]

Yes, I was watching the online news regarding the shootings in China and Russia at/around the elementary schools in the wee hours this morning.

My heart goes out to the parents and children.

I am praying for the families, the children, the teachers and the missionaries.
I am praying for the police officers and emergency response teams attempting to deal with the terrorists.

In Jesus' name.
Amen.

[appalachian_dweller]

Thanks Cindy. Glad it was nothing.

The bomb scares (note left behind, etc.) and warnings don't really worry me too much. The next AQ attack, like all their past attacks, will have NO warning.

[Cindy]

I understand.

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...UPDATE:

http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/005175.html

[Cindy]

http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/005174.html

13 October 2005
"www.pega7.com: Al Qaida in Iraq site"

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ON THE NET...

http://www.pega7.com

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/005169.html
http://www.internet-haganah.us/hmedia/11oct05-salafy_forums.html
http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/005168.html
http://www.minbar-islam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1552

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http://www.internet-haganah.us/harchives/005169.html

13 October 2005
"FBIS Report: Global Islamic Media Front Releases 'Third News Program'
Follow-up to: Happy Bloody Ramadan From Sout Al-Khilafah And The Global Islamic Media Front"

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Note that FBIS got their copy from the Tajdeed forum:

Wednesday, October 12, 2005 T19:44:18Z
Journal Code: 9241
Language: ENGLISH
Record Type: FULLTEXT
Document Type: FBIS
Report Word Count: 1,360
The Islamic Renewal Organization at www.tajdeed.co.uk/forums/ is the website of the Saudi dissident group, formerly known as CDLR, based in the United Kingdom and headed by Muhammad al-Mas`ari.

Description of the 27-minute 45-second video:"

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=oubombing
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=oubomber
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=normanbombing
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=normanbomber

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ON THE NET...

Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/2005/10/008525print.html

October 13, 2005

New Stadium Security Policies Announced

The Big 12 football conference is tightening security measures around its stadiums. Now I can't help but notice that these new security measures closely follow the suicide of Joel Hinrichs by explosion outside the football stadium in Oklahoma.

I have been following that case in all its strange permutations: he apparently had jihad material, bomb-making material, and a Muslim roommate. He had a beard like one a convert to Islam would have. But his father says he was not a Muslim and the local MSA says they don't know him, and no conclusive proof has been found indicating that he was indeed a Muslim. His death has been universally portrayed by officials and the mainstream media as an individual suicide, albeit in a rather bizarre fashion. I can't recall ever before hearing of anyone committing suicide by blowing himself up except for Muslims who intended to take as many others with them as possible.

But if he was just a lone nut with a random target, and the local Muslims saw nothing and know nothing, why tighten security at the stadiums? Or do authorities suspect that a plot may be afoot akin to efforts last year to launch jihad at a British soccer stadium?

"New Stadium Security Policies Announced: Texas Tech Athletics has announced new security measures for Jones SBC Stadium that will go into effect immediately," from the Texas Tech Athletics page, with thanks to Bob:

Texas Tech and the Big 12 Conference are increasing stadium security around the league due to concerns over recent events and the conference policy of making each stadium as safe and secure as possible. The following changes will be made beginning with the Kansas State game this weekend.
Effectively immediately, the screening of individuals and their possessions when entering Jones SBC Stadium will be more stringent than in past games.

BAGS, BACKPACKS and/or similar items will not be allowed inside the Stadium.

Posted at October 13, 2005 10:42 AM

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ON THE NET...


stepping back in time...

http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/001638.php
April 20, 2004
"Soccer jihad"

[Cindy]

Off Topic and ON THE NET...

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=17865_Schroeder_Goes_Out_Kicking_and_Screaming

[Cindy]

Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.centcom.mil/CENTCOMNews/News_Release.asp?NewsRelease=20051045.txt

NEWS RELEASE
HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894
October 13, 2005
Release Number: 05-10-45


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


IRAQI AND TASK FORCE FREEDOM SOLDIERS SEIZE MAJOR WEAPONS CACHE

MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi and Task Force Freedom soldiers seized a large weapons cache in Rawah Oct. 11.

Iraqi Intervention Forces from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Division and U.S. Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment seized the cache consisting of 220 rocket propelled grenades, 40,000 7.62 mm rockets, 100 2.75 inch rockets, 10 anti-tank mines, 1,000 .50 caliber rounds, 30-120 mm mortars, 20-82 mm mortars, 3,000 feet of detonation cord, 12-40 pound containers of black powder and 25-40 pound containers of red powder.

Thanks to the diligence and innovation of a Soldier they were able to get on site excavation equipment operational and uncover the munitions.

The cache was found buried in the ground in a 20 ft. container. The contents were destroyed in place.

More rounds were discovered in the surrounding area after the cache was destroyed.

As of Oct. 12, more than 1,000 122-mm artillery rounds have been found, 700 of which were destroyed in place.

Iraqi and U.S. forces continue to search for additional munitions.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT MULTINATIONAL BRIGADE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, LT. COL. ANDRE HANCE AT ANDRE.HANCE@MNBNW.IRAQ.ARMY.MIL.
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[Cindy]

Note: The following text is an exact quote:
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Oct2005/20051012_3026.html

Bush Slams Syria for Interference in Iraq, Lebanon

By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2005 – President Bush today accused the Syrian government of looking the other way as suicide-bent insurgents flow across its border into Iraq to commit mayhem.
"We expect Syria to do everything in her power to shut down the transshipment of suiciders and killers into Iraq. We expect Syria to be a good neighbor to Iraq," Bush said during a White House press conference that included outgoing Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski. Poland has sent troops to support coalition efforts in Iraq.

Syria, which has a one-party Baathist government, also appears to be guilty of continued meddling in Lebanon, Bush said. This circumstance, he said, runs contrary to the opinion of responsible nations in the free world.

"It's very important for Syria to understand that the free world respects Lebanese democracy and expects Syria to honor that democracy," Bush said.

Bowing to international pressure, the Syrians recently removed their troops and intelligence services from Lebanese territory. However, an ongoing U.N. investigation, the Mehlis Report, points to possible Syrian involvement in the assassination of former Lebanese Premier Rafik Hariri.

Bush declined to comment on possible implications for Syria if it had anything to do with Hariri's death, citing the need to wait for the Mehlis Report's conclusions. Meanwhile, the world "expects Syria to honor the democracy in the country of Lebanon," he said.

Free nations also "expect Syria not to agitate killers in the Palestinian territories," Bush said, noting there's been "good progress toward peace in the Holy Land."

Yet, Bush reiterated his concern that "foreign countries, such as Syria, might try to disrupt the peace process through encouraging terrorist activities."

Meanwhile, the United States continues to work with friends and allies to send a clear message to the Syrian government that "there are expectations involved for countries that want to be accepted in the international community," Bush said.

[MamaDearest]

one box car has even fallen into the Mohawk River. Amsterdam Police say two sets of tracks have been torn up because of the accident. In all, 18 cars left the tracks.

Interesting I saw no "cause" of derailment anywhere in that article.

[nw_arizona_granny]

First one school in Scotland, and now 42........

Nothing to see here, closing mind.

The poor babies.

[MamaDearest]

Residents of Nalchik also claim that the number of people killed is higher than what is being reported.

Hi jer33 3. A radio report earlier today stressed that parents were absolutely petrified with concern about their schoolchildren in that region. Understandable and hopefully (praying), the children are safe.

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.workers.org/2005/world/detroit-venezuela-1013/

"Detroit invites Venezuela to discuss energy aid"

By Cheryl LaBash
Detroit
Published Oct 4, 2005 10:31 PM

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ON THE NET...

http://www.vheadline.com/readnews.asp?id=46269

Published: Friday, October 07, 2005
Bylined to: Cheryl LaBash

"Cheryl LaBash: Detroit City Council invites Venezuela to discuss energy aid"

SNIPPET: "Cheryl LaBash writes: With winter’s chill edging into Michigan, Detroit City Council members have sent a letter inviting the Consul General of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to meet with them and the community at large "to discuss more fully President Chavez’ proposal and possible ways of implementing it" in this city. All eight current Council members signed the September 19 letter.

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, when visiting the United States during the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, offered to help poor communities get oil and gas cheap during this period of high world oil prices. Venezuela is the largest oil producer in the Western Hemisphere."

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

http://www.inatoday.com/che%20iran%20101105.htm

"'CHE,' IRAN, AND THE BOMB"

OCTOBER 13, 2005
By Toby Westerman
Copyright 2005 International News Analysis Today
www.inatoday.com

[MamaDearest]

I'm outright jealous. Never been to a Disney park - and I'm getting downright old (I did ride one roller coaster this summer against my better judgment, however). Have lots of fun, be vigilant and safe and let us know what signs of security you see there.

[KylaStarr]

I used to live about 10 miles north of this area and my very best friend lives much closer to Amsterdam.

Spoke to her this morning and she didn't really know anymore than what has been reported. The cause is just said to be "under investigation". The area it happened in, as I recall, was kind of a warehouse small factory type area. Fownes Leathers had their warehouse there, which is the only way I know, they had super bargains on all the name brand leather goods they produced!

She's under orders to call me if she hears anything! I'll let you all know if she does.

And, that standoff and supposed suicide over by UCSD last weekend, hasn't been a peep about it in the news. That North County Times article is the only one in the area that I have seen any information in. I find this odd. There is always the possibility that I could have missed it in the Union Tribune but I really don't think so. Heck, I even read the little tiny police reports from all the towns in the area so I'm really sure I would have seen something about it. I'll keep watching and looking though.

sigh.. pardon the severe grammatical errors.. it is one of those days!

[MamaDearest]

Turkey bird flu is H5N1 strain dangerous to humans

4 Amish children in Minnesota have polio

E-Coli bug hits 42 schools in South Wales

Revenge of Holy Warrior - 74 written in English only clue left of suicide bomber

Song and dance on the terror trail

What happened to the jihadi training camps?

We have been Muslim

Blair: Muslim confinement, internment?

India's first female suicide bomber strikes

Spanish Court jails 18 suspected AQ members for 9/11 involvement

Duke University gets funds for anti-terrorism center

[JellyJam]

ORLANDO - MISSIVE #1

Checking in from Country Inn & Suites near Sea World. Dang, it's great to have Internet wireless.

Since we just got here, there's nothing to report ... except, why would a terrorist want to pick on the theme parks here? It's almost impossible to get around in traffic. :-)

We're off to Downtown Disney for dinner and a visit afterward to Lego Imagination Center, at our son's behest. In the meantime, I will be ever vigilant. I may look like a normal dad, but behind the jeans, striped shirt and sandals lurks a terrorist hunter. I will keep my eyes peeled (what does that mean, anyway?).

Tomorrow morning, we're going to Sea World - which includes having lunch at Shark Encounter and an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour (arranged by my sister-in-law, who works for Busch Entertainment). As always, my terror radar will be on. Wish me luck on my dangerous mission.

Stay safe.

[Cindy]

Thanks to MamaDearest for pointing to these 2 articles:
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5342124,00.html
"India's First Female Bomber Strikes"

Thursday October 13, 2005 9:46 PM


By MUJTABA ALI AHMAD

Associated Press Writer

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "SRINAGAR, India (AP) - As other militants lay down their arms to help earthquake victims, a female suicide bomber blew herself up Thursday near an Indian army convoy, the first such attack by a woman in the Kashmir region.

A militant group claimed five soldiers were killed in the blast, but police denied this, saying there were no other casualties.

The explosion shattered the glass windows of several buildings in the area in Awantipora, a town nearly 20 miles south of Srinagar, the capital of India's Jammu-Kashmir state, Nissar Ahmad, a police officer, told The Associated Press.

The attack was about 80 miles south of the areas of Kashmir affected by Saturday's earthquake."

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http://www.newindpress.com/Newsitems.asp?ID=IEU20051013111152&Title=Hyderabad&Topic=0

"Its 24 hrs over, cops yet clueless of 'suicide bomber'"
Friday October 14 2005 00:00 IST

ARTICLE SNIPPET: "HYDERABAD: Twenty-four-hours after the blast in the City Police Commissioner's Task Force office near Kundanbagh which claimed two lives -- home guard E Satyanarayana and an yet to be identified youth on Dasara holiday -- the police remain clueless.

The blast spot is dangerously near the residence of Chief Minister YS Rajashekara Reddy.

The police retrieved torn pieces of paper on which ‘Jihadi intekham-75' (Revenge of Holy Warrior-75) was written in English. This points to the possibility of the unidentified youth being a suicide bomber belonging to an ISI group, but police are not jumping to that conclusion immediately."