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The San Diego Chargers whooped the St. Louis Rams today 38 - 24.
So I wake up this morning, late, my head full of cold (cough, cough, sneeze) and turn on the TV. The very first story I hear is that 7 NFL stadiums are being threatened this Sunday with the detonation of dirty bombs. Yikes! Homeland Security is downplaying the threat and saying it can't be confirmed. Still troubling because apparently it is all over Islamo-fascist terrorist sites and I don't think we should ever shine off their threats.
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(CBS 13 / AP) WASHINGTON A website is claiming that seven NFL football stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend, but the government on Wednesday expressed doubts about the threat.
The warningt, posted Oct. 12, was part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It mentioned NFL stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland, where games are scheduled to be held this weekend.
The Homeland Security Department alerted authorities and stadium owners in those cities, as well as the NFL, of the Web message but said the threat was being viewed "with strong skepticism." Officials at the NCAA, which oversees college athletics, said they too had been notified.
Homeland Security spokesman Russ Knocke said there was no intelligence that indicated such an attack was imminent, and he said the alert was "out of an abundance of caution."
"The department strongly encourages the public to continue to go about their plans, including attending events that involve large public gatherings such as football games," Knocke said.
The FBI also expressed doubt about the threat.
"While the credibility of the threat is questionable, we have passed the information on because it has been carried in some open source reporting," said FBI spokesman Richard Kolko. He said the FBI was discussing the threat with the NFL as "part of our routine discussions this week."
The nation's alert level remains at yellow, signaling an elevated risk of an attack. The threat level for airline flights is at orange, a higher level, where it has been since a foiled plot to bomb U.S.-bound commercial jets was revealed on Aug. 10.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said stadiums around the country "are very well protected through the comprehensive security procedures we have in place, including secure facility perimeters, pat-downs and bag searches."
Officials were made aware of the Web posting on Oct. 16. The threat was timed to be carried out on Sunday, Oct. 22, marking the final day in Mecca of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month.
"The death toll will approach 100,000 from the initial blasts and countless other fatalities will later occur as result from radioactive fallout," according to a copy of the posting that was obtained by The Associated Press.
UPDATE at 10/18/06 2:09:11 pm:
And remember, Al Qaeda terrorist Adnan Al-Shukrijuma is still at large.
The San Diego Chargers creamed San Francisco today 46 - 19. Smoked 'em! LT had four TDs.
This story does not make much sense. At 52 and 163, the two cars would have been 25 to 30 miles south of where they ended up at Foley's house in Poway. The off duty cop in heading north on 163, was going in the opposite direction to where he worked in Coronado. Coronado is south and across the Bay and approximately 50 miles from Poway. At that hour of the morning, there is no way I would stop with some guy in an unmarked car waving a gun around, especially if I was someone well known and with a fan base, like a starter on a pro football team. The speeds listed are misleading too, in my opinion. You wouldn't be driving more than 30 mph on exit ramps and going through Poway to get to where Foley's house is located. (I lived in Poway for 8 years and traveled these same highways twice a day to and from work.) On the freeway section (163 turns into I-15 North), the speed limit is 70 and Foley was obviously speeding, but it is easy to let it creep up on a relatively empty straight 4 lane highway (she says from experience). Anyway, I don't know what the true story is here, but I think this off duty cop has a lot of 'spainin' to do.
UNION-TRIBUNESeptember 3, 2006
POWAY – Chargers linebacker Steve Foley was shot near his home early Sunday morning following a traffic stop by an off-duty city of Coronado police officer.
Foley's injuries are not believed to be life threatening, said sheriff's homicide Lt. Dennis Brugos. The shooting occured on Travertine Court. The Chargers issued a statement confirming the incident: “We have confirmed that linebacker Steve Foley was shot early this morning. We'll try to provide more information as it becomes available. Right now all of our thoughts are with Steve.”
Chargers coach Marty Schottenheimer, reached by the Associated Press, said, “All we're worried about is that he's OK.”
About 3:30 a.m., the off-duty officer started following a suspected drunk driver in the area of northbound Highway 163 and Highway 52, Brugos said. The vehicle was described as weaving and its speed ranged from 30 to 90 mph and nearly hit several vehicles, he said.
After stopping at a red light, the off-duty officer pulled beside Foley, identified himself as a police officer, and ordered him to pull over, but Foley drove away, Brugos said. Foley stopped again, and got out of his car, approaching the officer, according to police. The officer again identified himself, pulled out a gun, and ordered the suspect several times to stop, Brugos said.
“However he continued to walk toward the officer, making the statement, 'That's a bb gun',” Brugos said.
Foley then got back into his car and the off-duty officer followed him to a cul-de-sac in Poway, where Foley lives.
Foley got out of the car and started walking toward the officer, while his female passenger drove the car alongside him, Brugos said. The officer identified himself again and then fired a warning shot into the bushes, Brugos said. Brugos said the female then revved the engine and drove directly at the officer, by then out of his car; the officer fired two shots at Foley's vehicle. The officer was not hit by the car.
Foley reached into his pants with his right hand as he approached the officer and the officer fired at the suspect. Foley acknowledged he'd been shot, Brugos said, but continued to move toward the officer, who fired again. Foley then fell to the ground.
Foley was taken to a hospital and the female passenger was taken to the Poway sheriff's station for questioning.
No charges have been filed, Brugos said.
He said it was unclear whether Foley was armed.
The Coronado Police Department referred questions to the Sheriff's Department.
Foley has had previous run-ins with law enforcement. Last week, the San Diego County District Attorney's office said it would not pursue charges against Foley for an incident in April. He was accused of resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and being drunk in public after an altercation on a University City street about 1:30 a.m. April 21.
Foley signed with the Chargers as a free agent before the 2004 season, starting 13 games last season and missing three games with an abdominal injury. He tied for third on the team with 4½ sacks.
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