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Picture credit: TheCabal "I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat"LINK TO THREAD TWELVELUCKY THREAD NUMBER: HOMELAND INSECURITY Backup electrical systems failed to kick in A mysterious power failure at Logan Airport that delayed dozens of flights for more than five hours has still not been explained – six days later. Airport officials insist airline security was not compromised during the blackout Monday at Logan International's Terminal E, but backup electrical systems failed to kick in as they are programmed under such circumstances. We are the "Stotters" who make ourselves aware of the enemy who wishes...

Picture credit: TheCabal "I will never cower before any master nor bend to any threat"LINK TO THREAD ELEVEN FBI urges vigilance for July 4 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A constant stream of intelligence indicating that al Qaeda wants to strike the United States this summer or fall has led federal officials to urge increased vigilance during the Independence Day weekend, but there is no specific threat of an attack timed to the holiday. We are the "Stotters" who make ourselves aware of the enemy who wishes to do us harm Meet It! Greet It! Defeat It!

FBI keeping an eye on Dallas-area Iraqis For some, agents' visits raise fears of abuses; others happy to help 12/15/2002 By TODD BENSMAN / The Dallas Morning News Hadi Jawad, an American citizen of Iraqi descent, takes pride in his strong pacifist ideals and links to various Dallas peace groups that have been demonstrating against possible war in Iraq. But last week, he wasn't sure if it was his heritage or anti-war activities that put him on the FBI's radar screen. Two FBI agents last week visited with Mr. Jawad for two hours at the offices of the Dallas...