Obamas CIA Actions Belie 9/11 Words Sep 15, 2009
After being subjected to waterboarding, Mohammed described plans to strike targets in Saudi Arabia, East Asia, and the United States after the Sept. 11 attacks, including using a network of Pakistanis to target gas stations, railroad tracks, and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the paper said, quoting from a CIA summary. Cross-referencing material from different detainees, and leveraging information from one to extract more detail from another, the CIA and FBI went on to round up operatives... (Newsmax)
A misguided sense of justice does not help us Sep 15, 2009
Interrogations of Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks and the man the CIA has called its pre-eminent source on al-Qaeda, revealed a plan to carry out a Sept. 11-type attack on the West Coast and to attack landmarks in New York, such as the Brooklyn Bridge. The 9/11 Commission was appointed to determine why we didnt foresee the attacks. (Nogales International, AZ)
North Country Ford-Mercury Closing Sep 14, 2009
badluck wrote on Sep 12, 2009 8:57 PM:" Facts, i hate to tell you but it sounds that 0% may be to high in your case. if i can get deal going on the Brooklyn bridge at 0% will you be interested in purchasing it from me, because you know the banks are going to be higher on interest if you try to purchase that bridge from them ". nana wrote on Sep 12, 2009 10:15 PM:" FACTS, WHAT DO YOU MEAN, NOT A REALLY GOOD RESTAURANT IN CAMERON?wHAT ABOUT EL MAGUAY AND MA AND PA'S?? ARE THEY 'CHOPPED LIVER' ". (Cameron Observer, MO)
San Rafael man suffered heart attack in river Sep 14, 2009
Richard Harley, 59, apparently suffered a heart attack about three minutes into the Brooklyn Bridge Race, said his wife, Evelyn Harley. Richard Harley worked for the past 10 years at Beronio Lumber in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Our Town Waco Kicks Off Monday at Caf Cappuccino Sep 14, 2009
Then in 1870 the man who later would build the Brooklyn Bridge built and opened what was at the time the longest single-span suspension bridge in the United States, which allowed the free flow of commerce across the Brazos. Now a bustling center of business, transportation and manufacturing, Waco is home to a world-class university and as well is home to the national headquarters of several national and international companies. (KWTX.com, TX)
Swimmer pulled from NYC's East River dies Sep 13, 2009
Police say the 59-year-old man was seen swimming at 10:10 a.m. Saturday under the Brooklyn Bridge. A police harbor unit responded to the scene. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Cheers & Jeers Sep 12, 2009
Today, Cantine will be one of thousands of people who will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at the second annual Recovery Rally in New York City. He has been involved in the organization since it began 17 years ago. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
There was unbelievable destruction it was surreal Sep 11, 2009
He remembers riding across the Brooklyn Bridge into downtown Manhattan, the muted conversations, the comments that they would inevitably see bodies, arms, legs. It was eerie, Norris said. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Phoenix House Community Turns Out En Masse For Second Annual A&E Recovery Rally Sep 11, 2009
The largest single contingent at the event, the Phoenix House delegation - consisting of current clients, program alumni, family members, counselors, and other staff from the metro area - will join the more than 10,000 expected to take part in a symbolic walk across the historic Brooklyn Bridge. The rally will follow in Brooklyn's Cadman Plaza Park with a special musical performance by Smokey Robinson. (PR Newswire)
Bhutan tells Japan how to be happy Sep 10, 2009
Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan. TOKYO - A tiny kingdom located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered by China and India was one of the most isolated countries in the world until it became a full-fledged democracy in 2008. (Asia Times Online)
The Brooklyn nobody knows Sep 10, 2009
And while anyone could visit Brooklyn, stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge and sample the rides on Coney Island, we thought we'd present you with some more obscure options if ever you decide to explore this burgeoning borough the lesser-known spots off the trodden path that the locals try to keep to themselves. From a most unusual perfumery and the best pizza you're ever likely to devour, to some happening nightspots and an irresistible Brooklyn breakfast, we've scoured our favorite chunk of the... (Albany Times Union)
In recovery (19) Sep 9, 2009
On Sept. 12, Dan Cantine will be one of thousands of people of will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in support of recovery during the Second Annual Recovery Rally in New York City. More importantly, he will be honored as one of the 51Recovery Delegates. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cyclists ready to put the pedal to the metal Sep 9, 2009
Coming into the Windham hamlet area again, riders turn south on Route 296, taking the Brooklyn Bridge over the Bataviakill, then turning right onto South Street again, for the finish line at Windham Mountain ... Meanwhile, the race course for non-professionals turns left at the junction of South Street and Route 296, crosses the Brooklyn Bridge, and then heads east on Route 23 to Point Lookout and the descent to Acra. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Jardine: Documentary maker seeks Dust Bowl migrants Sep 8, 2009
His other highly acclaimed documentaries include "The War" (2007), "Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson" (2005), "Jazz" (2001), "The West" (1996), "The Civil War" (1990), "Baseball" (1994) and his Academy Award-nominated "Brooklyn Bridge" (1981). THEIR 15 MINUTES -- Recently, I wrote about two women, Adeline Ellison of Modesto and Doris Wanty of Oakdale, who were members of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bike New York Sep 7, 2009
Riders will go under the Brooklyn Bridge and down the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, and eventually along the waterfront. Onto Staten Island and the End of the Ride. (Suite101.com)
Correction: Jewelry.com & Macy's Celebrate A Bejeweled Manhattan Sep 5, 2009
Brooklyn Bridge: The diamond bangle inspired by the intricate designs of criss-crossing cables of the Brooklyn Bridge features over 670 diamonds - each stone meticulously set in an complex design that forms an architectural waltz. Macy's Herald Square: Macy's is far more than a store or the hub of a retail empire - it's a living landmark celebrating the art, the history, the accomplishments and the opportunities that New York affords all. (PR Newswire)
The Get-Cheney Squad Sep 3, 2009
Other operations aborted include al-Qaida "plots to fly airliners into buildings on the West Coast, setting off bombs in U.S. cities and planning to employ a network of Pakistanis to target gas stations, railroad tracks and the Brooklyn Bridge.". What were the "inhumane" techniques CIA interrogators used to uncover these plans for the mass murder of Americans. (Human Events Online)
Waterboarding Policy and Consequences Sep 3, 2009
After such nasty techniques, he gave information that led to (among many other invaluable terror-stopping pieces of information) the arrest of Iyman Faris, an al-Qaida-trained sleeper agent who had been dispatched to the United States by KSM to plot attacks on landmarks in the New York area, including the Brooklyn Bridge. And note that the Post story was presented by the anti-war national reporting section of the paper -- not the more balanced editorial page, which had been more supportive of... (Human Events Online)
SETTING UP THE NEXT STRIKE Sep 2, 2009
Indeed, KSM (as the agency referred to him) provided information that led to 70 arrests, both here and abroad, including the collaring of an extended network of Pakistanis whose terror targets included the Brooklyn Bridge. All this comes from newly unclassified portions of a 2004 report written by John Helgerson, then the CIA's inspector general and an opponent of techniques like waterboarding and sleep deprivation. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Inspired by America Aug 31, 2009
Battle of Lights, Coney Island and The Brooklyn Bridge are electric fusions of Futurist-influenced prismatic angles and colors with two New York landmarks. Stella was fascinated by the engineering marvel which spanned the East River, and his painting of the Brooklyn Bridge is a pulsating, energetic glimpse of American life during one of the country s most pulsating, energetic eras. (Suite101.com)
Political Luminaries Pay Tribute To Kennedy Aug 30, 2009
Over the years, they would visit the Washington monument, Valley Forge, the Brooklyn Bridge and Bunker Hill, among other sites. "Now Teddy has become a part of history and we are the ones who will have to do all the things he would have done, for us, for each other and for our country," Schlossberg said. (KCRA 3, CA)
9/11 planner becomes key asset for CIA Aug 30, 2009
Mohammed described plans to strike targets in Saudi Arabia, East Asia and the United States after the Sept. 11 attacks, including using a network of Pakistanis "to target gas stations, railroad tracks, and the Brooklyn bridge in New York." Cross-referencing material from different detainees, and leveraging information from one to extract more detail from another, the CIA and FBI went on to round up operatives both in the United States and abroad. "Detainees in mid-2003 helped us build a list of... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Click to read:Family, Political Luminaries Honor Kennedy Aug 29, 2009
Over the years, they would visit the Washington monument, Valley Forge, the Brooklyn Bridge and Bunker Hill, among other sites. "Now and we are the ones who will have to do all the things he would have done, for us, for each other and for our country,'' Schlossberg said. The health care bill on which Kennedy took the lead has been among the most controversial pieces of legislation considered by Congress in recent years. Protests have erupted around the country, and opponents have called it a... (CBS News)
VIEW TO A THRILL: Pros behold cityscape as course tests skill Aug 27, 2009
Joining Lady Liberty in the panorama is the skyline, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. Designed by 1992 U.S. Open champion and Hall of Famer and design partner Bob Cupp, the course opened, appropriately enough, on July 4, 2006. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cheney Refuted Aug 26, 2009
no (yawn), just "reporting from two other operatives knowledgeable concerning the plot." Sheikh Mohammed dropped a dime on Iyman Faris, a truck driver from Ohio with whom Sheikh Mohammed had plotted to destroy the Brooklyn Bridge by cutting its cables with acetylene torches ... Iyman Faris, for the record, had already on destroying the Brooklyn Bridge well before Sheikh Mohammed's arrest. (Slate)
Did the Harsh Interrogation Methods Actually Work? Aug 25, 2009
Mohammed told interrogators about plans to crash an airliner into "the tallest building on the West Coast" and to set off bombs at "high-rise buildings in unspecified apartment buildings," and plots to target gas stations, railroad tracks and New York City's Brooklyn Bridge. The other CIA memo, dated June 3, 2005, claims Mohammed divulged crucial information about a plot to crash commercial airliners into Heathrow airport. (Time.com)
Luibueno's replacing Rosie's Cantina Aug 21, 2009
Training for global race Elite middle-distance athlete Lauren Fleshman led New York City runners in a training run over the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday to launch the 2009 Nike+ Human Race registration. More than 20 Nike-hosted runs will take place around the world on Oct. 24, "the day the world runs." Sign up for Nike+ Human Race at www. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Big Apple Baseball Aug 19, 2009
WRGiants88 wrote on Apr 29, 2009 12:33 PM:" It's nice to see the Yankees finally get back in gear with a win last night as they fired out 10 runs in the top of the 7th. Molina woke up from his coma by hitting a grand slam. Nick Swisher added on to his hot April with a solo shot in the 9th. I see the mets lost yet again last night bringing their total record to 9-11 (their win total matching their converted saves in 2008). The New York baseball teams have been hyped up in the offseason through... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Destination for Troy tourists Aug 19, 2009
Among them, the Roebling Room, for the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge; the Sage room, for the Troy industrialis; and the Ferris room, for the creator of the Ferris wheel. It's the first chain hotel in the city since the Rensselaer Best Western Inn closed two years ago and was converted to a dormitory for RPI.. (Albany Times Union)
NYC harbor tour now includes Hudson River plane landing Aug 17, 2009
NEW YORK Passengers on board New York Waterway harbor cruises have always learned about the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Now, as they cruise along the river, they'll also hear about the miracle on the Hudson. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Core of the Big Apple Aug 9, 2009
The Gateway to America tour gives you, among other unique sights, a close-up look at the graceful Brooklyn Bridge ... The boat tour offers a spectacular view of the Manhattan skyline and of Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island (famous in the 20th century for being the disembarkation point for thousands of immigrants), Governors Island, the Statue of Liberty, and Verrazano Bridge. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Knicks Don't Have Knack On TNT Aug 6, 2009
And I have two tickets that will let you walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to the new home of the New Jersey Nets (YES, the Vince Carter-less club is shut out on both ESPN and TNT next season), sometime during the next decade. Posted by on August 6, 2009 | Industries: , , August 6, 2009 In response to: Knicks Don't Have Knack On TNT BrakeDancing4 commented. (Multichannel News)
"Friendly Persuasion" Aug 1, 2009
Theres no chance that waterboarding is torture, he claims, because Khalid Sheikh Mohammed endured 130 rounds with no lasting damage at all before he divulged information that thwarted the destruction of the Brooklyn Bridge and saved an estimated 10,000 lives. (Small wrinkle: Iyman Faris, who was convicted in the bridge plot, abandoned his scheme before Mohammed was even in custody. (The American Conservative)
Cows have helped Woody Jackson make a name for himself. Jul 31, 2009
In one 1983 painting, he depicts his black and white Holsteins with the Brooklyn Bridge and World Trade Center in the background. Most recently, he s written and illustrated two books for children Counting Cows and The Cow s Alfalphabet. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Will taxpayers have to pay for abortions on demand? Jul 28, 2009
We ve got a Brooklyn Bridge to sell him. Maybe two or three. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
TMI? With the Web, consumers keep track of their orders, etc. Jul 27, 2009
2 million allocated for a Brooklyn Bridge rehab project to the $290,000 being spent on elevator repair at Bedford-Stuyvesant public housing. "People are surprised this data exists," says Jeffrey Kay, director of operations for the mayor. (USA Today -- Money)
Oversight? If its anybody but Spurrier, I believe him Jul 25, 2009
I ll sell you the Brooklyn Bridge. misterwax. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Knuth hits street for rookie season Jul 24, 2009
Earlier this summer, he finished second in the Back to the Banks street-skating contest under New York's Brooklyn Bridge. "There were so many kids -- probably 3,000 to 4,000," he said. (Florida Today)
Soprano family values Jul 20, 2009
Wheeled across the Brooklyn Bridge, to stand again at Brooklyn cafe. The same senators whose petty bickering brought state government to its knees are now whining that the mayor is calling them names. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
A slice of New York Jul 18, 2009
Several photos of Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge adorn the walls of the pizzeria that opened July 9. And the pizza leaves no doubt its Brooklyn-style pizza. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Is there a conception etiquette? Jul 18, 2009
Did you also think that you could buy the Brooklyn Bridge. jodee. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Farewell Sears Tower: Tallest Building in U.S. Renamed Jul 17, 2009
"You don't mess with a landmark. It would be like trying to change the name of the Brooklyn Bridge. It's a reference point. I think it's disorienting to try to change the name.". The Chicago tower's owners acknowledge it will take time for some people to accept the new name, but they're confident it will happen eventually. (Fox News)
TROSA founder named state's 'Recovery Delegate' Jul 17, 2009
NEW YORK -- Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers founder Kevin McDonald has been selected as North Carolina's "Recovery Delegate" and will join thousands of individuals and families in recovery, treatment partners and advocates from all fifty states and the District of Columbia for a Manhattan rally and walk across the historic Brooklyn Bridge Sept. 12. . (Herald Sun)
Rare cars find road home Jul 13, 2009
Started in 1909 by the Roebling and Kuser families, the Mercer Automobile Company was run by Ferdinand Roebling, the son of famed Brooklyn Bridge engineer John A. Roebling, and his nephew, Washington Roebling. John L. Kuser, whose family had stakes in brewing, banking and public-utility services, served as the company's secretary and treasurer. (NJ.com -- Times)
Alice Methfessel, 66, muse to poet Elizabeth Bishop Jul 10, 2009
Born in New York City, Ms. Methfessel was a descendant of John Roebling, the engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge. She grew up in Summit, N.J., and graduated from Queens University in Charlotte, N.C., with a degree in English. (Boston Globe)
Letters to the editor (7/5/09) Jul 5, 2009
San Francisco has the Golden Gate, New York the Brooklyn Bridge, Sydney the Harbor Bridge, and the list goes on. Why must we suffer the mediocrity of a concrete slab across Knik Arm. (Anchorage Daily News)
Hits and misses Jun 27, 2009
MISS: The swiping of an original wood burn depicting the Brooklyn Bridge made by Chambersburg artist Anne E. Winstanley. The 9-by-19-inch pyrography was taken during popular Art All Night event. (NJ.com -- Times)
What Not To Do When Moving To New Y... Jun 25, 2009
One of the most famous cities in the world, with landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State building and the Brooklyn Bridge. There's restaurants of plenty, cultural layers, and Walmart does not rule there. (Suite101.com)
Seven years after 9-11, the crown of the Statue of Liberty to reopen Jun 23, 2009
But sitting distant from everything else in the harbor, it has sweeping views of the New York skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge and the ever-working harbor. Since 9-11 I've glided past "Lady Liberty" in the morning coming in from the trans-Atlantic crossing on the Queen Mary 2, and later passed her as I left New York for England on the now-retired Queen Elizabeth 2. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Father's Day tale: Herald/Review's city editor says it's all about the adventures Jun 22, 2009
I know my kids will never forget from that same trip our driving over the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan on a clear sunny morning. Our sole objective that day was the World Trade Center s Observation Deck on the 110th floor. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Woody Allen: On location in New York is getting hard to do Jun 18, 2009
Allen, a filmmaker as synonymous with Manhattan as yellow cabs and the Brooklyn Bridge, has been priced out of the city he calls both his home and his greatest inspiration. "I wish I could afford to be here all the time, but it's a very expensive city to work in. It's gotten worse for me. It's gotten better in that they give you tax breaks. But everything (else) has gone up. I work on a very limited budget. If I had a bigger, more grand film to make, I wouldn't have a hard time," he says during... (USA Today -- Life)
"Smart" Bridges Harness Technology to Stay Safe [Slide Show] Jun 18, 2009
FUGGEDABOUTIT The 126-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, which connects lower Manhattan to the outer borough, has fiber optic sensors that measure displacement and temperature. BOJIDAR YANEV, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (Scientific American)
Inventions and Innovation in 19th C... Jun 16, 2009
The Brooklyn Bridge was the culmination of the Roebling family s efforts, John Roebling a German immigrant. It was one of many innovations that helped to make the United States a great nation, ready to compete in the global market. (Suite101.com)
Stand Clear of the Cinema Doors Jun 16, 2009
That's where the 1 train goes with the Lexington Ave Express going to a stop nearby, but the 6 goes only as far as Brooklyn Bridge. Turns out that the 6 -- until the 1970s -- did go down that far. (Slate)
Feds Probe Alleged Shooter's Ties to Ohio Mosque Jun 5, 2009
was convicted in 2003 of planning to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge. Christopher Paul was convicted in 2008 of conspiring to use explosives against targets in the U.S. and Europe. (ABC News)
Lost in translation: 10 of the best lost lands Jun 4, 2009
The Troll Market from Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) Combine the deformed faces youd find in Tattoines red-light district with the sleaze of a summertime Manhattan street fair, and you approximate what Guillermo Del Toros hidden Troll square beneath the Brooklyn Bridge looked like. Sure, its technically not a Lost World like the title of this article suggests. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Water Taxi Beaches Open In New York... Jun 1, 2009
East River and Brooklyn Bridge. Games, food and views but no swimming. (Suite101.com)
WHAT BANKRUPTCY? OBAMA 'DATE NIGHT ON B'WAY'... May 31, 2009
Just after passing over the Brooklyn Bridge we landed at the downtown Manhattan Heliport, which I'm told is also called the Wall Street landing zone. The Politico 44 Story Widget Requires. (The Drudge Report)
Click for Full Story May 30, 2009
In 1883, 12 people were trampled to death when a rumor that the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge was in imminent danger of collapsing triggered a stampede. In 1909, the "king of swing," Benny Goodman, was born in Chicago. (KWTX.com, TX)
Worlds greatest bridges May 27, 2009
Case in point: New Yorks Brooklyn Bridge also has great symbolic value. New York architect partners Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat single out the Brooklyn Bridge as a great one in part because of the history of its designer, the inventor of steel cable wire, John Roebling. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Pie in the sky? May 27, 2009
What is the current asking price of the Brooklyn Bridge, anyway. Know where we can buy any swamp land cheap. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for May 27 May 27, 2009
And, the Brooklyn Bridge, spanning New York's East River, opened May 24th in 1883 for pedestrians and horse-drawn vehicles, and now daily carries thousands of automobiles, which hadn't even been invented then. While not as famous, nearly 600,000 other bridges form a vital part of the nation's highway system. (PR Newswire)
'Revenge for U.S. action in Afghanistan'... May 21, 2009
FBI, NYPD Arrest 4 in Alleged Plot to Bomb NY Synagogues One suspect was allegedly upset over the war in Afghanistan. Updated 12:42 AM EDT, Thu, May 21, 2009. (The Drudge Report)
'Stinger missiles'... May 21, 2009
Since the attacks that brought down the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, authorities have thwarted a number alleged plots against area targets including the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey, John F. Kennedy Airport, the Herald Square subway station and the Brooklyn Bridge. Convicted in the Fort Dix case were: Jordanian-born cab driver Mohamad Shnewer; Turkish-born convenience store clerk Serdar Tatar; and brothers Dritan, Eljvir and Shain Duka, ethnic Albanians from the former... (The Drudge Report)
Read the 'JER' transcript May 19, 2009
And it wasn't just a kind of climate of fear that had been created by the September 11th attacks, there was real actionable intelligence that was obtained through these enhanced interrogation which prevented those second attacks from happening, potential attacks on the Brooklyn Bridge, on towers in Los Angeles, on other installations through out American installations through the world. This wasn't just a witch hunt. (Fox News)
