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Posted on 04/01/2007 6:46:34 PM PDT by nwctwx
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ON THE NET...
http://www.fbi.gov/hq/nsb/wmd/wmd_home.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/march07/wmd030507.htm
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel06/reorg072606.htm
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Note: The following text (minus the photo) is a quote:
http://www.fbi.gov/page2/april07/wmd041107.htm
WMD PREVENTION
It’s Your Call
04/11/07
It’s a serious issue: chemical, biological, and radiological/nuclear materials—what we call weapons of mass destruction or WMD—being used to attack the U.S.
The threat is real. The anthrax attacks of 2001 killed five Americans and terrorized the nation. And al Qaeda has openly pursued WMD and would likely use any weapons they build or buy against our nation.
Our top priority, as with all forms of terrorism, is prevention: making sure such WMD attacks never get off the ground. But how do we protect a country as large as ours with just 13,000 agents and many other investigative responsibilities?
One important answer, in addition to our national and international investigative and intelligence work: through outreach and education.
“We obviously don’t have the resources to be everywhere,” says Special Agent Jeffrey S. Muller, chief of our WMD Countermeasures unit. “With our outreach programs and the partnerships we’ve developed over the years, we don’t have to be.”
Muller’s unit—part of our new Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate—focuses on preventing agro-terrorism, bio-terrorism, chemical terrorism, and the use of nuclear and radiological weapons. Much of its work involves teaching companies and others what they need to know to help prevent WMD attacks.
That outreach takes place largely at the local level: each of our 56 field offices has a WMD coordinator who has built relationships across government and private industry. We also attend national conferences, association meetings, and trade shows for different manufacturing and trade groups to explain our role in preventing terrorist attacks and how organizations can help. And we send our agents to universities to make students and faculty aware of how they are possible targets for attack and potential recruiting and training sites for terrorists.
What specific kinds of information do we offer? One example: a vulnerability assessment for at risk businesses and organizations (such as chemical plants) to point out potential security weak spots and suspicious warning signs.
A few questions we might ask to see if you’re being targeted for attack or for the theft/purchase of raw materials that could be used for WMD:
Are you getting phone calls asking about your use of security guards, your operating hours, and your total number of employees?
Have you any gotten bomb threats lately (they could be security probes)?
Is someone taking pictures of your facilities? Watching with binoculars? Taking notes?
Are people fishing around for information about your products but can’t explain what they’re going to use them for?
Are potential customers unaware of basic safe handling practices for dangerous materials and willing to pay cash for large orders?
Do customers want delivery to a non-operating facility or other suspicious location?
In the business of prevention, relationships are invaluable. “What I’d say to you is this: if you’re in a sensitive industry and haven’t been contacted already, please reach out to your local field office, ask for the WMD coordinator, and get a relationship in place,” says Muller. “The worst time to make that first phone call is when something bad has already happened.”
Resources:
WMD Homepage
WMD Directorate
WMD Threats: How We Respond
So were they just waiting for it to blow or not??
Thanks for the ping. I can't imagine the guy was still at the pay phone waiting for the cops. And, I think they should have evacuated the building for safety. If I worked there I would be mad as heck.
Nothing on the cable news yet?
If it’s up in the canyon that’s bad...........is the SA wind blowing again?
Oops I meant to thank you for the ping to 611.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/keyword?k=turkey
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1816379/posts
http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=Politics&loid=8.0.404113498&par=0
“TURKEY: PRO-ISLAMIC PM’S PROBABLE PRESIDENTIAL BID PROMPTS SECULAR PROTEST”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Istanbul, 12 April (AKI) - Turkish secular groups are to stage Saturday a demonstration in Ankara against what they believe is the intention of current prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stand as a candidate for president when parliament chooses the country’s next head of state on 16 May. The groups view Erdogan and his Islamic-rooted Justice and Development Party a threat against the secularism enshrined in the constitution by modern Turkey’s founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in the 1920s. With parliament set to announce the list of presidential candidates on 16 April, Erdogan has yet to say whether he intends to run.
“We are against Erdogan being the next president since he doesn’t believe in democracy. He only uses it as a tool to create an Islamic regime,” Hussein Vafa, a member of the secular Ataturk’s Thought Association (ADD) which is the leading organiser of Saturday’s rally, told Adnkronos International (AKI).
Universities, the majority of which are governed by secular boards are supporting the demonstration and are providing free transport for students from all over Turkey who wish to attend, while the secular media has promoted the protest over recent weeks.”
You’re welcome.
Beverly Glen and Coldwater Canyon, one house burned more threatened. 30mph wind according to CNN Headline News on KCAL feed. Looks like many smaller spot fires either started by the blowing embers or arson. I couldn’t tell, now they dumped the feed and back to Don Imus. I’m really tired of hearing about this.
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32781
“Holocaust Survivor Recalls Dark Time in History”
By Elaine Wilson
Special to American Forces Press Service
FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, April 12, 2007
A salute to our courageous troopers.
THANK YOU. -Cindy
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http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32777
“New Pentagon Channel ‘Recon’ Shares Stories of Conspicuous Courage”
By David Mays
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2007
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32775
Thirty-seven Taliban Fighters Killed, Three Detained in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2007 – Coalition and Afghan forces have killed 37 Taliban fighters and detained three others during operations in Afghanistan over the past three days.
Soldiers of the 2nd Kandak, 205th Afghan National Army Corps, with coalition forces, interdicted Taliban fighters about 30 miles northeast of Qalat, in Zabul province, early this morning.
Combined forces identified a large group of Taliban fighters on a ridgeline near a cave site and alerted air support. Coalition close-air support then destroyed the enemy position, killing 16 Taliban fighters.
Several enemy fighters on motorcycles attempted to retreat from the air strike, but Afghan National Army and coalition forces tracked them to another cave site. Combined forces requested coalition aircraft, which engaged and destroyed the second position.
As a result of the fighting, a total of 24 enemy fighters were killed, and 14 motorcycles and two cave sites were destroyed. One weapons cache was discovered during a subsequent search of the caves. No Afghan civilians were reported injured.
“Taliban fighters and other militant forces are fighting a losing battle,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force 82 spokesman. “The skill and persistence of (Afghan National Army) and coalition forces will triumph over the enemies of Afghanistan.”
Combined forces nabbed two militants during a raid early yesterday morning in the Gomal district of Paktika province. The target was a known terrorist network member responsible for attacks against combined forces in Khowst and neighboring provinces, military officials said. Credible intelligence led coalition forces to the compound. No shots were fired, and no one was injured.
During operations across Afghanistan on April 10, Taliban fighters launched indirect mortar and rocket-propelled-grenade fire at combined forces near the northeastern corner of the Sangin district center in Helmand province.
Afghan troops and coalition forces returned mortar fire before maneuvering to an observation position, where they requested close-air support. Coalition aircraft arrived and dropped munitions, which demolished an enemy compound, a bunker and a vehicle.
An estimated 13 Taliban fighters died in the engagement. There were no reports of Afghan civilian injuries during the night battle.
“Afghan national army and coalition forces will prevail against the Taliban fighters in Sangin district,” Belcher said. “We will intensify our operations to rid the area of Taliban fighters and prevent their return.”
In an early-morning raid April 10 in Jalalabad, in Nangarhar province, Afghan national police and coalition forces captured one militant.
Afghan and coalition forces were targeting an anti-coalition militia commander who was responsible for attacks against combined forces in the Khogiani district of Nangarhar province. The targeted militant also was training enemy combatants in Kunar province to use improvised explosive devices, military officials said.
No shots were fired, and no injuries were reported as a result of the operation.
Later that evening near Chamkani, in Patika province, combined forces launched mortar and small-arms fire at five Taliban fighters, repelling the combatants as they attempted to attack a checkpoint located within Patan village. There were no Afghan civilian injuries reported during the separate enemy engagements.
“The Taliban are no match for (Afghan National Army) and coalition forces,” Belcher said. “We will intensify our operations to rid Afghanistan of all Taliban fighters who harm innocent Afghan civilians and threaten the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.”
(Compiled from Combined Joint Task Force 82 news releases.)
Note: The following text is a quote:
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32780
Two Terrorists Killed in Iraq, 17 Detained
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2007 – Coalition forces killed two suspected terrorists, detained 17 others, and seized weapons and documents owned by terrorists during operations in Iraq over the past two days.
— Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained four others while targeting an al Qaeda in Iraq cell south of Haditha this morning. During the operation, ground forces engaged and killed two armed terrorists when they entered a targeted building.
— In operations northwest of Karmah this morning, coalition forces captured four suspected terrorists with alleged involvement in car-bomb attacks.
— In several operations overnight in Baghdad, coalition forces captured nine suspected terrorists with alleged ties to al Qaeda in Iraq, military officials said.
“Coalition forces will continue deliberate and methodical operations in order to hunt down and capture or kill terrorists trying to prevent a peaceful and stable Iraq,” said Army Lt. Col. Christopher Garver, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman.
In Diwaniyah yesterday, Iraqi security forces cordoned off and searched a suspected insurgent’s office. This raid was based on intelligence gathered by military officials and targeted a known terrorist believed to be in the office that belongs to the Organization of the Martyr Sadr, an affiliation tied to radical cleric Moqtada al Sadr.
Coalition soldiers provided security outside the office as Iraqi troops entered the office and searched for the terrorist suspect and weapons. Once inside, the Iraqi troops found hand grenades, multiple identification cards, improvised explosive device-making materials, anti-government propaganda, photos of wounded soldiers and battle-damaged vehicles, and a low-power transmitting station.
In accordance with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki’s recent directive, any buildings used for criminal or illegal purposes may be entered and searched, including those used by political parties, U.S. officials said. Additionally, Maliki’s directive states that when sites are used for criminal or terrorist activities, they lose any protection they may have under international law.
(Compiled from Multinational Force Iraq and Multinational Corps Iraq news releases.)
http://www.firefightingnews.com/
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http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Apr12/0,4670,CaliforniaWildfire,00.html
(AP)
“Wildfire Erupts in Los Angeles”
Thursday, April 12, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “LOS ANGELES — Fires erupted in the hills above Los Angeles and in the high desert Thursday, knocking out power to thousands.”
Bomb Squad Sent To Rancho Park Home
(CBS) LOS ANGELES Officers today arrested three brothers at a Rancho Park-area home, where they found drugs, firearms, currency and "fireworks materials," a spokesman said.
Officers went to the 10600 block of Roundtree Road shortly after 7 a.m. on a probation violation investigation, according to Los Angeles police Lt. Paul Vernon.
A bomb squad determined that the materials were not explosive, but it took about four hours to make sure the area was safe. During that time, people were kept away from the residence, but no evacuations were ordered, police said.
The names of the suspects were not immediately released.
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I want names.
Thanks, Cindy. Just saw this breaking on TV about half an hour ago...
Huh? Busy day in L.A.... should be FBI and DHS all over the place.
well, it is the AQ spring offensive...
http://news.google.com/news?ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wn&q=Wolfowitz
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http://rawstory.com/news/afp/World_Bank_chief_under_pressure_to__04122007.html
“World Bank chief under pressure to quit over pay scandal”
Published: Thursday April 12, 2007
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz Thursday confessed to errors over a pay scandal surrounding his girlfriend but still faced an open revolt from staff members agitating for his resignation.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “”I made a mistake, for which I am sorry,” Wolfowitz told a news conference, as uproar deepened over an employment package worth nearly 200,000 dollars given by the World Bank to his Libyan-born partner, Shaha Riza.
The association representing the World Bank’s 10,000 staff said the embattled Wolfowitz had “destroyed” the trust of employees and should quit.
“He must act honorably and resign,” the de facto union said in a letter to staff, according to contents confirmed to AFP.
“The president must acknowledge that his conduct has compromised the integrity and effectiveness of the World Bank Group and has destroyed the staff trust in his leadership,” the staff association said.
According to a Financial Times report Thursday, Wolfowitz personally ordered massive pay rises given to Riza when she was sent from the World Bank’s communications office to serve out an assignment at the US State Department.”
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stepping back in time...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1816397/posts
http://www.arabnews.com/?page=4§ion=0&article=60884&d=23&m=3&y=2005
“Wolfowitz Dating Muslim Woman Causes Stir”
Barbara Ferguson, Arab News
Shaha Ali Riza
WASHINGTON, 23 March 2005
Thanks Cindy, while looking for streaming video of the fire I found this.......
15 Souplantation Diners Test Positive For E. Coli
CBS
A 15th person who ate at the Foothill Ranch Souplantation in Lake Forest [Orange County] tested positive for an E. coli infection, health
officials said............
There is also live video from the fire on that link.
Thanks for that link WestCoastGal.
As for the e-coli story...I’m glad I like cooking.
I prefer to eat at home.
Note: The following text is a quote:
Title:
TALIBAN OVERWHELMED BY ANA, COALITION FORCES IN ZABUL PROVINCE
Release Date:
4/12/2007
Release Number:
07-01-03P
Description:
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – 2nd Kandak, 205th Afghan National Army Corps and Coalition forces, interdicted Taliban fighters 50 kilometers northeast of Qalat on Highway 1, Zabul Province, in the early morning hours of April 12.
The combined force identified a large group of Taliban fighters on a ridgeline near a cave site and then proceeded to destroy the enemy position – killing 16 enemy fighters with Coalition close air support.
Several enemy fighters retreated from the Coalition air strike, using motorcycles to evade advancing ANA and Coalition Soldiers. ANA and Coalition forces tracked the Taliban fighters to another cave site and requested Coalition aircraft to engage and destroy the position.
As a result of the fighting, 24 enemy fighters were killed, 14 motorcycles and two cave sites were destroyed. One weapons cache was also recovered during a subsequent search of the caves.
There were no Afghan civilian injuries reported.
“Taliban fighters and other militant forces are fighting a losing battle,” said Army Maj. Chris Belcher, a Combined Joint Task Force- 82 spokesperson. “The skill and persistence of ANA and Coalition Forces will triumph over the enemies of Afghanistan.”
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