Tag Archives: terrorism

Suspicious Letter To President Obama Intercepted

NewserApril 17, 2013 //

A letter containing a “suspicious substance” was sent to President Obama and intercepted at the White House’s off-site mail center, according to the Secret Service. It arrived yesterday, the same day as a letter addressed to a Mississippi Republican Sen. Roger Wicker that tested positive for ricin, CNN reports. A second letter sent to the US Senate has also been intercepted and is being tested for the poison, the AP reports; Terry Moran of ABC News tweets that that second letter also tested positive. (Police reportedly have a suspect in mind in the case of the letter sent to Wicker.) Read more on Newser…

The Latest News On The Boston Marathon Bombing [UPDATED]

Amelia McDonell-ParryApril 16, 2013 //
Boston Marathon Bombing
Two explosions occurred near the finish line of the iconic race. Read More »

The Frisky is going to go back to posting as usual today, but of course will be updating the site with any news about the attack in Boston. For now, here is a roundup of news from overnight.

UPDATED:

  • The name of the second victim killed in yesterday tragic bombing has been released. Her name was Krystal Campbell, and she was from Arlington. [Salon]
  • Fox News interviewed the roommate of the Saudi man whose house was searched and who was interviewed by authorities. Video at the link. [Salon] Keep reading »

Gays Are “More Dangerous” Than Terrorism, Says Wackadoodle Politician

Jessica WakemanSeptember 12, 2011 //

“Which has destroyed and ended the life of more people? Terrorism attack here in America or HIV/AIDS? In the last 20 years, 15 to 20 years, we’ve had maybe three terrorist attacks on our soil with a little over 5,000 people regrettably losing their lives. In the same time frame, there have been hundreds of thousands who have died because of having AIDS. So which one’s the biggest threat? And you know, every day our young people…they’re bombarded with ‘homosexuality is normal and natural. It’s something they have to deal with every day. Fortunately we don’t have to deal with a terrorist attack every day, and that’s what I mean. It’s more dangerous, and yes I think that it’s also more dangerous because it will tear down the moral fiber of this nation.”

— That’s Oklahoma State Rep. Sally Kern (R), who is quite a sensitive and thoughtful lady. You heard it here first, folks: the cast of “Queer Eye For The Straight Guy” is more dangerous than al-Qaeda! Someone needs to inform Rep. Kern that lots of people who contract HIV are not gay. [Think Progress] Keep reading »

There’s A 9/11 Handbag

Jessica WakemanAugust 18, 2011 //

A purse to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks doesn’t sound like it should be right. But hear me out on this. Handbag designers Jen and Chris Mascali lost their father, Staten Island firefighter Joe Mascali, on 9/11 and they are donating the wholesale portion of proceeds from these handbags to the 9/11 Memorial Fund. It’s a slick red leather tote with fringe detailing, which includes a flame printed with the words “Each life is a miracle that changes the world and leaves it a better place than it was before.” It’s chic, tasteful and doesn’t, in my opinion, egregiously capitalize on a horrific event. Still, the idea of selling 9/11-themed products unnerves me and I worry about what other products are coming down the pike. Do you think 9/11-themed products are all tasteless or are you OK with them if the money goes to charity? [Refinery 29] Keep reading »

Breaking News: President Obama To Announce Osama Bin Laden Has Been Killed By U.S. Forces

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 2, 2011 //


I’ll keep this brief. At any moment now, President Obama, in a unplanned, last minute statement broadcast to the world, will announce that U.S. forces have killed Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. The White House has confirmed that bin Laden has been killed. His body is in U.S. custody. Once the President gives his statement and the video is available online, I’ll post it here. [NY Times]

UPDATE: The President’s address is above. Keep reading »

Girl Talk: Amidst Terrorism Threats, New York City Is My Home

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 3, 2010 //

I moved to New York City on July 1, 2001, a few weeks after graduating from college. That means it’s almost my nine-year anniversary in this city and next year’s anniversary will make me officially a “New Yorker.” But I think that if you lived here on September 11, 2001 and stayed, you get to call yourself a New Yorker regardless of how long you’ve had a 212, 917, 646, 718, or 347 area code.
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Botox Terrorism?

Kate Torgovnick/Kate-Book.comJanuary 25, 2010 //

So apparently, some terrorist groups around the globe are getting into the Botox biz. No, they aren’t concerned with laugh lines or crow’s feet. Only eight companies in the world are licensed to make Botox, which contains a trace amount of clostridium botulinum, a serious toxin—but now, labs are making black market versions and working with much more concentrated forms of the stuff. They can make lots of money selling their concoctions for cheap to salons. But of much more concern is that the more powerful toxin could be used as a weapon. Researchers say that any master’s degree-holding biologist with $2,000 worth of equipment could be making the stuff. No need to panic, but just one more reason to avoid cheap Botox at all costs. The bigger the market, the more chance of something nasty happening. [Washington Post] Keep reading »

Terrorists Coming To A Beauty Supply Store Near You?

Leonora EpsteinJanuary 1, 2010 //

Looks like the FBI is on the lookout for terrorists in just about the last place you’d think to look—beauty supply stores. Obviously, this has nothing to do with looking pretty, but all about obtaining bomb-related chemicals under the radar. Issued a few weeks before the recent Delta terrorist attack attempt, the official warning concerns beauty stores in the Detroit area, and advises retailers to look out for suspicious customers who purchase large quantities of products with hydrogen peroxide or remark clients with “missing hand/fingers … have burn marks on hands, arms, or face … significantly alters appearance from visit to visit.”

So if you’re now afraid to go to the beauty supply store to get your hair dye … does this mean the terrorists have won? [Stylelist.com] Keep reading »

That Fake LV Bag You’re Carrying Is Funding Terrorists

SimchaJune 10, 2009 //

People like huffing the smell of the fresh leather in a Louis Vuitton fake purse even more than they like inhaling other drugs. It turns out, knockoff shopaholics have marijuana, heroin, and even cocaine addicts beat! Designer copies are a trillion dollar a year industry, but it’s a business that is also run by shady gangsters, and in some cases, terrorist groups.

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Flight Attendants Rally Against Pervy Passengers

SimchaSeptember 17, 2008 //

There’s a new terror in the skies: pornography! Recently, American Airlines began offering passengers internet access on cross-country flights. Guess what fliers were found watching mid-air? Suffice to say, it wasn’t “Atonement.” Now, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is demanding in-flight Wi-Fi firewalled and salacious sites blocked. Some folks are crying censorship, but considering the close proximity of flying, maybe X-rated surfers should considering saving “Debbie Does The Eastern Seaboard” for home. [CNET News] Keep reading »