Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat - Thread Thirty-One

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Threat Matrix: Daily Terror Threat

Thread Thirty-One (Index)

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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!

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

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

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[Oorang]

Data on human smugglers by year-end
By Zulqernain Tahir

LAHORE, Oct 24: The first “red book” of the country containing the record of most wanted human smugglers and terrorists will be completed by the end of this year, it is learnt.

Official sources told Dawn on Monday that the Federal Investigation Agency’s special investigation group (SIG) had been assigned the task. The SIG has primarily been established to fight terrorism.

They said the SIG would launch an operation against them after maintaining the record. The agency’s anti-trafficking unit, the passport cell and the immigration wing would assist it in nabbing top human smugglers.

The sources said at present all provinces had maintained a record of the most wanted terrorists which was yet to be centralized.

They said the agency was gathering information about the top human smugglers from the deported persons especially from Oman, Iran, Turkey, Italy and the US. It is learnt that the governments of Oman, Turkey and Iran have asked Pakistan to take strict measures to control human smuggling.

According to some reports, about 30,000 Pakistanis have been deported from Oman on different charges since 2001. Besides, over 1,000 Pakistanis are languishing in different prisons of Muscat awaiting trials for an illegal entry into the country.

Several Pakistanis belonging to poor families have reportedly lost their lives while attempting to reach Oman to earn better livelihood. Similarly, scores of Pakistanis continue to cross the Iran border every week in a bid to reach Turkey, Greece or Italy.

The sources said most of the human smugglers in Punjab were operating in Gujrat, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujranwala, Malikwal, Faisalabad and adjacent areas.

They said the interior ministry was contemplating to award a handsome amount to the people who would provide information leading to the arrest of the most wanted human smugglers on the pattern of head money on terrorists.

To maintain the record of the most wanted terrorists, the SIG would collaborate with the central investigation department and other law enforcement agencies.

A senior officer told this reporter that the SIG had been strengthened in this regard. A technical wing was being established with a staff of 50 besides recruiting more staff in the intelligence wing and transport facilities.

http://www.dawn.com/2005/10/25/nat29.htm

[Oorang]

Iran bomb could fuel Middle East arms race-IISS

BBC launching Arabic TV channel

300 Illegal Immigrants Caught in Mediterranean Sea South of Sicily

Mysterious Mehlis Suspect is Reported in Syrian Jail

Faridpur blast kingpin held
CDs, books on Jihad seized from the JMB cadre's house; Ctg serial bombing charge sheet framed

44 people indicted in Chittagong arms haul case

[nw_arizona_granny]

E. COLI O157, RESTAURANT - USA (OREGON) *************************************** A ProMED-mail post ProMED-mail is a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases ______________________________________________________________ Sponsored in part by Elsevier, publisher of Antiviral Research ***************************************************************** Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 From: ProMED-mail Source: Bend.com [edited] _____________________________________________________________ Deschutes County Public Health, Deschutes County Environmental Health, and the Oregon Department of Human Services are investigating an outbreak of _E. coli_ O157:H7 infection with common exposure at McGrath's Fish House in Bend. ______________________________________________________________ To date, 18 cases of diarrhea have been reported; 2 have confirmed _E. coli_ O157 infection. The restaurant is fully cooperative and working with the agencies to help identify the source and address any issues. At this point in time no specific food item stands out as a likely source. -------------------------------------- "We ask that persons who ate at McGraths in Bend between 12-18 Oct 2005 and afterwards who developed diarrhea to call the Deschutes County Health Department at 322-7451," said Dan Peddycord, Deschutes County Health Administrator. "Persons with severe diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, or inability to keep fluids down should seek medical attention," he added. ______________________________________________________________ Peddycord also cautioned persons with suspected O157 infection to avoid over-the-counter anti-diarrheal agents, such as loperamide (Imodium), and avoid antibiotics, because these medicines may increase the risk of complications. "_E. coli_ O157 can be spread easily to other family members if infected persons don't wash their hands after using the toilet," said Peddycord. _____________________________________________________________ _E. coli_ O157:H7 produces a powerful toxin and can cause severe illness. _E. coli_ O157:H7 infections may be spread from a variety of food products, most commonly undercooked ground beef, unpasteurized milk and apple cider, other foods cross-contaminated with raw beef, and untreated water. _E. coli_ O157:H7 can also be spread person-to-person, primarily within households. _______________________________________________________________ -- ProMED-mail ------------------------------------------- [The vehicle for acquisition of O157 in this outbreak is not yet known. Once a standard food survey is given to both those affected and unaffected who ate at the target facility, the information is likely to point to a source. Since the apparent source is a fish restaurant, the salad bar may be a prime suspect. ----------------------------------------- It is often stated that both antimicrobial and antimotility agents should be avoided in cases suspected to be due to _E. coli_ O157 infections to avoid complications, particularly hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Although a number of studies, including an oft-cited one from the New England Journal of Medicine (1) suggest that antimicrobial therapy increases the risk of HUS, a more recent meta-analysis (2) revealed a pooled odds ratio of only 1.15 with 95 percent confidence interval (CI) of 0.79-1.68, suggesting no higher risk. A thoughtful and analytic editorial in the same issue of JAMA by Molbak and colleagues (3) agreed that the bottom line in this issue is not yet known and may relate to the particular strain of O157, the antimicrobial used, and the timing of antimicrobial treatment. ---------------------------------- Regarding the use of antimotility agents, a retrospective analysis of 278 children who developed O157 enteritis during a 1993 outbreak in Washington State USA had an odds ratio of 2.9 with CI 1.2-7.5 (4). In those who did not develop HUS, there was no difference in the median duration of diarrhea among children who received antimotility agents, but the median duration of bloody diarrhea was longer (4 vs. 3 days, p less than 0.05). In another study of 118 _E. coli_ O157 enteritis cases (5), a relative risk of 44.11 was found for those receiving prolonged antimotility agents with CI 8.48-229.4. The proceedings of a recent seminar on this illness, published in March 2005 in The Lancet (6), categorically states that antimicrobial agents, antimotility agents, narcotics (also antimotility), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (can diminish renal blood flow) should be avoided. _____________________________________________________________ 1. Wong CS, Jelacic S, Habeeb RL, et al: The risk of the hemolytic-remic syndrome after antibiotic treatment of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 infections. N Engl J Med 2000; 342:1930-36. _____________________________________________________________ 2. Safdar N, Said A, Gangnon RE, Maki DG: Risk of hemolytic uremic syndrome after antibiotic treatment of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 enteritis. A meta-analysis. JAMA 2002; 288:996-1001. _______________________________________________________________ 3. Molbak K, Mead PS, Griffin PM: Antimicrobial therapy in patients with _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 infection. JAMA 2002; 288:1014-16. _______________________________________________________________ 4. Bell BP, Griffin PM, Lozano P, et al: Predictors of hemolytic uremic syndrome in children during a large outbreak of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7 infections. Pediatrics 1997; 100:e12. _____________________________________________________________ 5. Cimolai N, Basalyga S, Mah DG, et al: A continuing assessment of risk factors for the development of _Escherichia coli_ O157:H7-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome. Clin Nephrol 1994; 42:85-89. ________________________________________________________________ 6. Tarr PI, Gordon CA, Chandler WL: Shiga-toxin-producing _Escherichia coli_ and haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Lancet 2005; 365:1073-86. - Mod.LL] ________________________________________________________________ [see also: E. coli O157 - USA (HI): alert 20050830.2564 E. coli O157, lake swimming - USA (MN) 20050712.1983 E. coli O157, ground beef - USA (multistate): recall 20050610.1612 E. coli O157, religious camp - USA (OR)(02) 20050602.1540 E. coli O157, religious camp - USA (OR) 20050531.1504 2004

[jer33 3]

WHO or WHAT is behind world-wide terrorism

Can anyone comment on the executive orders in this link? I'm not well-versed in this area. Are any still effective?

[Seadog Bytes]

Still MORE on the 'Clinton/Gorelick Legacy' I presume...?

Thanks.

[HipShot]

ExSoldier and his wife survived the storm. There is no structural damage to their home; there are a lot of tree branches down.

He is unable to get online for a while. There was major damage to the regional trunk system. The cellular system is dysfunctional as well.

He called me yesterday afternoon during the few minutes that I was out of cell range; my voicemail alert didn't go off until supper tonight.

He thanks everyone for their prayers.

[nw_arizona_granny]

Today in History:
October 25, 1983 - Grenada
U.S. Invasion of Grenada
With the breakdown of law and order following the arrest and subsequent murder of
prime minister Maurice Bishop, Grenada's governor general and the Organization of
Eastern Caribbean States asked the U.S. for assistance. The U.S. sent a military force
to the island to restore order and evacuate endangered American citizens.

October 25, 1955 - Austria
Revolution Day
Celebrates the return of Soviet-administered properties under the Austrian State
Treaty. All occupation forces were withdrawn and Austria became free and
independent.

Upcoming Significant Events:
October 26, (year unknown) - Rwanda
Armed Forces Day
No information provided.

October 26, 1943 - Libya
Day of Mourning
Day to commemorate Libyan suffering and the deportation of Libyans to Italy during
Italian colonial rule.

October 26, 1972 - Benin
Military Seized Power
The Benin military seized power in a coup d'etat, installing Matheiu Kerekou as chief
of state.

October 27, 1918 - Czechoslovakia
Independence Day
No information provided.

October 27, 1979 - Saint Vincent and Grenadines
Independence Day
No information provided.

October 28, 1492 - Cuba
Discovery by Columbus
No information provided.

October 28, 1941 - Greece
Okhi Day
The third most important holiday (after Independence Day and Easter Sunday) in the
Greek calendar; commemorates the Greek rejection of Mussolini's ultimatum to the
Athens government, which led subsequently to Italy's invasion of Greece from
Albania. The Greeks held the Italian army at bay in the mountains of Epirus until
military intervention by the Nazis in March 1941.

October 28, 1974 - Cyprus
Greek Cypriot National Holiday
No information provided.

October 28, 1987 - Philippines
NPA Kills Three Americans
New People's Army (NPA) guerrillas killed three Americans near Clark Air Base.

October 29, 1923 - Turkey
Turkish National Day
The date commemorates the declaration of Turkey as a republic by Mustafa Kemal
Ataturk and his inauguration as its first president.

October 29, 1956 - Egypt
Invasion of the Sinai
Israeli, French, and British forces invaded the Sinai and seized control of the Suez
Canal following its nationalization by Egypt.

October 29, 1973 - Cyprus
Turkish Cypriot Republic Day
No information provided.

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051025/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/mexico_priest_killed;_ylt=AgzfzbXE4mJh.DaLOIVgNGpvaA8F;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--

Mexican Priest Found Cuffed, Shot to Death
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 6:18am
A Roman Catholic priest was found shot to death in his car with his
hands cuffed in the rough border city of Tijuana on Monday, in what
police said appeared to be an organized-crime killing. Tijuana Bishop
Rafael Romo said "the Church has been wounded," and called on city
residents to unite against the drug and crime-fueled violence along
Mexico's border.

Full Story at link.

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article321528.ece

Insurers balk at 'dirty bombs' payouts
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 1:09pm
Flights could be grounded across Europe as the result of a growing row
about insurance against terrorist threats. Many leading insurers have
already told airlines that they are going to exclude damage to aircraft
caused by nuclear weapons and so called dirty bombs - chemical
explosives that spread radioactive contaminants - set off by terrorists.
They are now saying they may also refuse to pay out for death or injury
caused to passengers in such an attack.

Full Story at link.

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/10/25/spain.explosions/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Bombs hit four Spanish courts
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 11:47am
Bombs exploded early Tuesday at four courthouses in northern Spain,
causing some property damage but no immediate reports of injuries,
Spanish media reported. The first bomb went off about 2:30 a.m. local
time, with the fourth detonating around 8:45 a.m.

Full Story at link.

[nw_arizona_granny]

http://www.efenews.com/detalleFrontPage.asp?opcion=0&id=271186

Radioactive material stolen from Colombian oil facility
Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at 2:44pm
Unidentified individuals stole radioactive material from the installations
of Colombian state-owned oil company Ecopetrol in the northern
province of Cesar, officials said Sunday. The radioactive material, used
to measure the density of fuels, was stolen Saturday from the Ecopetrol
plant in a rural area of the municipality of La Gloria, some 800
kilometers (497 miles) north of Bogota.

Full Story at link.

[SlowBoat407]

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/V/VA_STUDENT_BOMB_VAOL-?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=STATE

Middle school student arrested for bringing bomb to school

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- An 11-year-old middle school student was arrested Tuesday after a homemade bomb was found in his backpack.

Newport News police said a school resource officer arrested the Mary Passage Middle School student at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday after finding a device made from a plastic bottle, cleaning fluid and aluminum foil in his backpack.

The Newport News Fire Department disposed of the device.

The student, who is being held in juvenile detention, was charged with possession of a bomb and having a concealed weapon on school property.

Police received a tip Monday night that several people were planning to bring similar devices to school.

Others may face charges as the investigation continues, police said.

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Where are they learning to do this???

[LucyT]

Apparently, they're all still in effect, clinton refined the list; A few threads ago there was a link, I'll search and freepmail it to you, it may take a day or two.

[LucyT]

Found it already, check your freepmail.

[Oorang]

Here is a good link (IMO) for Executive Order info jer33 3.

http://www.fas.org/irp/offdocs/eo/index.html

[nw_arizona_granny]

OFF TOPIC, FOR ANIMAL LOVERS:


PRIEST INVITES ANIMALS INTO CHURCH

A priest from Suffolk, England, has
revealed he is accompanied
to his church services by a group of animals.
Father Peter MacLeod-Miller, 43, keeps a
donkey, lambs, goats
and alpacas in a paddock at his rectory and takes
them to the church
in Barrow.
Australian-born Father MacLeod-Miller said,
"Animals are central
figures in many Biblical stories. I just find
they can help people
relax and add interest."
According to BBC online he added, "It's
hard to doze off in
church when there's a donkey standing in the
aisle. People seem to
like them."
He keeps two goats, three lambs, three
alpacas, 30 chickens and a
donkey in a paddock at his rectory.
He takes the animals to services at All
Saints Church and uses
them when working in schools and making visits.
You can see a picture of Fr. MacLeod-Miller
here:
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1585382.html
(Copyright 2005 Ananova News)

From another of my favorite newsletters, that all animal lovers should get......free.......granny


~ Welcome to Petwarmers ~
http://www.petwarmers.com

[nw_arizona_granny]

Where are they learning to do this???<<<

My first answer -once upon a time- would have been from
Daddy and older brothers.

Today, from a person who wants them to do this, maybe not in the family, a neighbor? a gang member?

From the computer and television.

Looking back on the 11 year old boys, even foster kids, at
11, they were not making bombs.

How many 11 year olds could read and understand the bomb
making instructions on the internet?

They expected several people to bring bombs to school today.

I ORDERED my grandmother to not leave her house on the 29th, the chosen day for halloween this year and the muslim "Night of Determination"...... 10-29-2005 or 19......again.

Where he learned to make bombs, would be interesting, so would his religion.

[Cindy]

ON THE NET...

Executive orders:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/orders/

You can also find Executive orders printed in The Federal Registry.

[Cindy]

You aren't rambling.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[nwctwx]

It ended up being mostly a hilltop thing, but I found some snow this afternoon:

http://www.wunderground.com/wximage/myphotos.html?number=310&handle=Vortex