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Looking for some advice and perhaps assistance from Texas FReepers who work in the Industrial Security and/or Intelligence fields. Recently I was let go from my job as a Quality Manager for a building wire and cable manufacturing company after 8-1/2 years of service. Although it was an unexpected shock, I soon afterwards realized it was time for a career change. I have been in the field of Quality Assurance for almost 12 years yet have never felt any fulfillment in that work. Since I have some experience in the field of intelligence, have held Top Secret/SCI security clearances during...

<p>COPPERHILL, Tenn. (AP) -- Months before terrorists attacked America, two Middle Eastern men landed a small plane at an airstrip in the Appalachian foothills after getting a look at a nearby river and a huge chemical plant.</p> <p>Danny Whitener, a 48-year-old junk car dealer who was alone tending his plane when the strangers arrived, is convinced one of the men was Mohamed Atta, whom authorities believe was the ringleader of the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings.</p>

The FBI has warned energy companies about unconfirmed allegiations that Islamic militants, as of Mid-April were targeting U.S. petroleum terminals, pipelines, refineries and ships.The warning says there are indications that extremists are actively seeking detailed information on the operations of U.S. oil companies and considering the impact that disruptions could have on the nations economy. 2253 GMT