Red Alert!

[Raph's Girl]

That's right folks...the U.S is now at Red alert for the first time! Wee...and why? Cuz 21 British born Muslims were caught before they could bomb a bunch of airlines headed to the U.S. They wanted to blow 10 air planes over the Atlantic.

Due to this all liquids (drinks, hair gels, ect) are now no longer permitted on airlines.

More info here:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060810/...y_britain_dc_8
and
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060810/...itain_usa_dc_8

So if you're headed to the Airport...head there um.. at least 4 to 5 hours before your flight.

[Kaneda]

Yeesh......thats sucks. Glad I flew to Florida and back before this happened.

[Draconic]

There's somethin' wrong with the world today, I don't know what it is,
there's somethin' wrong with our eyes.
We're seein' things in a different way, and God knows it ain't his,
it sure ain't no surprise.

We're living on the edge.

[Spitfire]

Wow thankfully I was done with my flying last week O_O Man...I'm so sick of this crap.

[Draconic]

I wonder what they're trying to accomplish. Why do they hate average American people so much that they'd be so willing to kill so many thousands...

If the TMNT were real, we'd be safe.

[Sliced]

The worst thing is that it will never stop...

I hate religion because of things like that, when all of this began because of it. Religion is not the only reason for all this, but its the main one...

I just hope that there won't be another 9/11 anytime soon... Although we came a bit close here.

And those guys who were ready to blow themselves up, they might not even wanted to do it at all. Those bastards are taking the guy's familly hostage, and if he doesn't blow himself up in the name of his god, they kill all of his familly, all of it. Talk about real f***ing bastards.

[iris]

They should get it over with and ban everything on flights. Naked flights for all!


And Sliced, you're gonna get this thread axed...

[Draconic]

I agree that religion is a cause for a lot of issues, but I don't dislike religion based on this. Religion is like the Ninja Turtles. In the hands of the majority, it's a good thing that makes people happy. Others use it as an excuse to bring butter-knives to school and act retarded.

[Katie]

ugh...

I work in a building right off the end of Nashville's Airport.

Just saw three F-16's with weapons ready escorting a plane down as sirens went off. We don't keep F-16's at any close base. I just wonder what happened here.

I really HATE flying...and today the airplanes have been taking off towards my building....It's enough to shake my nerves a little.

[Sliced]

Yeah sorry for that. I remember now that we're not allowed to talk of this in this forum. I apologize.


But to come back on the restricition thing, just one more thing to keep the travelers away from planes. Man, they're restricting everything. Sure they have to, but be sure to be ready and clean before taking a plane, this is even worst for those who travels for important meetings.

Edit: Jeez Katie, hope you're ok. Its surely an event that can trouble someone.

[Sewer Bull]

Originally Posted by Katie

ugh...

I work in a building right off the end of Nashville's Airport.

Just saw three F-16's with weapons ready escorting a plane down as sirens went off. We don't keep F-16's at any close base. I just wonder what happened here.

That sounds like some hot news.

[Katie]

one would think...but it is very hush hush. Usually we are evacuated from our building if there is some kind of airplane thing going on...but nothing.

The sirens were very scary and I have never heard ones like that before. But at any rate, the plane and his military escort is sitting nicely in view of my office window....nothing going on around it...nothing on any news anywhere. I really wish I knew what was going on down there!

[iris]

Originally Posted by Katie

ugh...

I work in a building right off the end of Nashville's Airport.

Just saw three F-16's with weapons ready escorting a plane down as sirens went off. We don't keep F-16's at any close base. I just wonder what happened here.

I really HATE flying...and today the airplanes have been taking off towards my building....It's enough to shake my nerves a little.

They may have been grounding flights from the UK. Stuff like this happened all over today. Strangely, the general 'threat level' for the country hasn't changed... just the airports.

Excerpt from WaPo:

The situation was mirrored around the country. Guards armed with rifles stood watch in several airports, and the governors of California, New York and Massachusetts said they were sending National Guard troops to bolster security. At the Burlington International Airport in Vermont, travelers weren't happy to be leaving behind souvenir maple syrup jugs, the Associated Press reported. In New Orleans, half-used bottles of hot sauce lay in garbage bins. Bottles of wine sat in the trash in San Francisco, south of California's wine country.

In Queens, Bruce Drapeau rode a train home from John F. Kennedy International Airport clutching a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label. The friend he'd escorted to the airport had planned to carry the Scotch on board, he said, and then discovered in couldn't fit into the suitcase he was checking.

"I guess I inherited it," said Drapeau, 42. "He didn't have any space."

Many travelers were stoic, especially after they learned the reasons for the heightened restrictions.

"We all witnessed 9/11, this is only an extra precaution," said Richard Hawse, who was at BWI with his wife and two children, awaiting a flight for a planned trip to Mount Rushmore. "We are all in this together . . . There is a little inconvenience, but in the end, it's all good."

A few, however, were furious.

"It makes me feel less secure," said Tony Thompson, who had gotten to National airport more than 2 hours early to catch an 8:30 a.m. flight to the Bahamas. "When something bad happens, it should be seamless. No one should know about it."

Actually, I would say this is comparatively seamless. The main problem is that the new restrictions caught travelers by surprise. And don't worry, Tony Thompson, I'm sure the media will continue to make you happy... wouldn't want you to have to, like, hear any bad news or anything. :p

[Masked Ninja]

Ugh. So glad I'm driving back to college, even if it's across the country.

Originally Posted by Draconic

Religion is like the Ninja Turtles...

That's actually quite a good analogy, even if I do have to smile at the TMNT being compared to religion. It's only the idiots you gotta worry about.

Unfortuntately, it's not just the internet that's overflowing with idiots...

[Jo Dawn]

Originally Posted by Draconic

I wonder what they're trying to accomplish. Why do they hate average American people so much that they'd be so willing to kill so many thousands...

I have an opinion, but I don't wanna get the thread locked.


...to be honest, I didn't pay much attention to the apparent 'news parade' today... *shrugs*

[Ecto Jedi]

I'm just glad this latest plot didn't succeed, and I hope that officials in both the U.S. and the U.K. take the appropriate measures (extreme, if necessary) to ensure no further terrorist plots unfold in the next few days.

Yes, all the news coverage is a bit annoying and everyone's getting a little jumpy about the whole situation, but we should all be glad that our allies around the world are working together to put an end to these terrorist threats before they become disasters. I guess it's a testament to the efficacy and dedication of these tireless professionals who work to keep the skies and streets safe. They're obviously doing a good job.

[donnie'zfan]

Originally Posted by Draconic

I wonder what they're trying to accomplish. Why do they hate average American people so much that they'd be so willing to kill so many thousands...

I'ts because the U.S is on Israel side and they hate Israel,besides they did say that everyone that's not a muslim must be killed

[KROW]

Originally Posted by Draconic

I wonder what they're trying to accomplish. Why do they hate average American people so much that they'd be so willing to kill so many thousands...

Bah, they're all jealous -- jealous, I tell you! They pine for our strip clubs, shopping malls, and edible panties! Oh, they want it. They want it so badly...

[donnie'zfan]

Originally Posted by Draconic

There's somethin' wrong with the world today, I don't know what it is,
there's somethin' wrong with our eyes.
We're seein' things in a different way, and God knows it ain't his,
it sure ain't no surprise.

This is still God's world I know why these things are happening, and I think

you will begin to understand too if you read The book of Revelation in the

Bible, even Jesus talked about the End Times before He died on the cross and

resurrected on the third day.

Who is This Jesus?

I think that is a fair question. Who is this Jesus anyway? Why do people talk about Him so much, and why should He be important to me, and my future?

First of all, Jesus Christ is known as the Son of God. No, really you know, God.

Q:
You mean he had a son?

A:
Yep. He did. The bible says that He was with God when the earth was formed. He was there from the beginning. He is here for the middle, and He will be there for the end.

Q:
If Jesus is the Son of God, what's the big deal with Him and how He fits into my life?

I think that is a good question too.

It was decided long ago when God formed the earth and made the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, that he wanted to talk with them every day, you know, to be involved with their life.



But as the story goes, they did not obey God when He said don't eat from the tree which had forbidden fruit. Then this fallen angel, who we know now as the Devil, talked them into disobeying God. They ate from the forbidden tree. After the fruit incident they were ashamed, and God was pretty upset.



Adam and Eve kicked off the first incident of a need for forgiveness. Sin was set into motion, by disobedience. That was our first indication of a need for a savior, someone who could save us and forgive us from our sins.

Q:
So where does Jesus Christ fit in?

God sent His son in the manner of a baby, born to earthly parents Joseph and Mary to earth in the year 1. Well, scholars say 2003 years ago, you have heard the story at Christmas time.



Q:
Why did God feel the need to send His son here? Were things getting messed up as time went on after Adam and Eve?

A:
No doubt about it, YES.

God knew that we would need a savior to save us from our sins. So, God visited us as a human being by sending us Jesus.

Jesus grew up.

This Jesus grew to be a young man who knew He had a destiny to fill. One day He went to this particular city with his parents. It was a busy city and Jesus got separated from His parents. They later found Him teaching in the temple. This was one of the first signs that Jesus of Nazareth was destined to be someone really special.



You are someone really special too, because Jesus later gave his life willingly as a living sacrifice, when He was crucified and nailed to a cross almost 2000 years ago. His act of sacrifice was to take on our sins, yours and mine. He took them on Himself, so that we could live a forgiven life here and now.



On the third day after dying on the cross, Jesus resurrected from the dead by the power of God! Jesus truly got up and left the grave empty. He lives today and will live forever. Right now, Jesus is in heaven but He told us that He is coming back to this earth soon - and that we must be ready by living right and knowing Him.



In the bible it says in Hebrews 9: 14,15

"For by the power of the eternal Spirit, Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins, that is why he is the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, so that all who are invited can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them"

I know if you read that passage for the first time, you might be saying WOW. When was the last time someone gave his or her life for you? For me, it has never happened until I found out that Jesus did that for me. He also did it for you.

No matter what things you have been struggling with lately, I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that Jesus Christ LOVES YOU!

He showed His love for you by dying for our sins. He offers eternal life, just like that passage says, when you give your heart to Him. You can do so right now by inviting Him in a short prayer to God.

A short prayer

Pray the following prayer believing in your heart. "Father God, I am a sinner, please forgive me of my sins, clean me up. I believe you gave your Son Jesus for me, who died and rose from the dead. I repent of my sins and ask you to come into my heart. I believe that you are there watching out for me. Save me from my sins. I want to be a Christian now. In the name of Jesus. Amen."

If you prayed that prayer sincerely and believe in your heart, then the good news is that your name has been written in the Book of Life and you have an eternal place in heaven! This is just the beginning because now it is time to turn from your old ways and follow Jesus.

That is who Jesus is.

He is the Son of God. He is the Lord of your life now. He is to be praised, trusted and loved. No greater love has been shown you than when the Lord Jesus gave his life for our sins. He loves you more than you can know. He really does and there's nothing you can do to stop Him from loving you.

[Sewer Bull]

What was the point of pasting this whole site here?