Terrorism Strikes at Glasgow, Scotland Airport … SUV crashes into Airport … Suspects Arrested

A day after two terrorists bombs in London, England … terrorism strikes Glasgow as an SUV on fires drives into the Glasgow Airport. Two men have been arrested after their Jeep Cherokee rammed the airport.

Two men rammed a flaming Jeep Cherokee into the main terminal of Glasgow airport Saturday, crashing into the glass doors at the entrance in what police are treating as a potential terror attack linked to the two car bombs found in London, Scottish Police Chief Constable Willie Rae said.

Hours after the Glasgow attack, Britain raised its security alert to “critical” — the highest level possible and an indication that terrorist attacks are imminent. U.S. airports increased safety precautions. (Fox News)

 (Hat Tip:Klaas)

One the eve of the 4th of July holiday in the United States following the terrorism attempts in London and Glasgow, there will be tighter security at US Airports.

BBC: Blazing car crashes into airport

CNN: U.K. terror alert level ‘critical’

Prime Minister Brown: ‘Be United, Resolute And Strong’

Gordon Brown has warned the British people to be vigilant and told them to remain “united, resolute and strong”.

The UK is now at its highest threat level - meaning further attacks are expected “imminently”. (SKY News)

Bloggers covering the terrorism taking place across The Pond:

• The Gateway Pundit: The travelers shouted, “Let him burn!” as one of the flaming terrorists tried to flee from the scene of the blast.
• Hot Air: Scottish cops believe incident is linked to car bomb plot
• Jawa Report: Must be those damn rightwing Christians again.
• Black Five: England … Yesterday was interesting, today just upped the ante. Be careful out there
• Blogs of War: it’s obvious that people are still shocked by this. As if it’s truly unexpected when it most certainly shouldn’t be.
• Little Green Footballs: Attack on Glasgow Airport

UPDATE I: U.K. Police Make 5th Terror Arrest

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) - Police searched several houses near Glasgow’s airport and made a fifth arrest Sunday in connection with a fiery attack on its main terminal and foiled car bombings in London, which the prime minister suggested were carried out by terrorists linked to al-Qaida.

The terrorist threat that Britain faces is “long-term and sustained,” Prime Minister Gordon Brown said in a nationally televised interview. It is clear, he said, “that we are dealing, in general terms, with people who are associated with al-Qaida.”

New Orleans Travel Show … Natalee Holloway Aruban Protest … Justice for Natalee Holloway, Part I

The New Orleans Travel Show is the latest effort by concerned individuals who want to remind those in the travel and vacation booking business that people have not forgotten Natalee Holloway nor what happened in Aruba and continues to this day with regards to a cover up and lack of justice.

Let the following efforts by those that wish to remind the travel industry that it is unacceptable for a tourist to go missing and have their investigation covered up. Aruba, is not a vacation option. There are far too many other places for people to spend their hard earned money on a vacation. Promote travel to New Orleans and help revitalize their economy following Hurricane Katrina.

Lowering a price for a ticket or a package deal is not an option … Tourism industry, the only option when dealing with Aruba is … JUSTICE FOR NATALEE!

The following are the personal accounts of those on the ground including Scared Monkeys members from New Orleans: (Hat Tip: Karo)

There was good exposure for the cause today in New Orleans! Although some protesters were unable to come, last minute, and there are just 3 of us, the banners and signs are being noticed and are as well placed as possible. (Some of them are shown on the photos below.) We can only place signs on public property and Hilton Hotel security made us take down a banner they thought was too close to their property. The World Trade Center made us move signs in their lawn, near the sidewalk. Otherwise, there were no problems.

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People were walking up to us and talking about the case, asking questions. Some were arrogant or rude and refused to take the nice brochures we were passing out. Others seemed extremely interested in the case and very sympathetic to Natalee’s family. Several even made it a point to tell us THEY are not going to Aruba!

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Another Jet Blue Nightmare Adventure …25 Hour Disaster … No Ice Storm to Blame This Time

What was supposed to be a 2 1/2 hour JetBlue plane flight from Fort Lauderdale, FL to New York City became a 25 hour adventure from hell. The 150 unlucky passengers aboard JetBlue’s Flight 62 were diverted by bad weather to Atlantic City, NJ, where passengers sat on the tarmac for four hours. That was just the beginning of the disastrous flight. JetBlue does not have any ice storms this time to blame the delays on. Instead they have many disgruntled passengers who were less than happy or inspired by the actions of JetBlue and their agents.

The airline paid $20 million to $30 million in compensation under a “bill of rights” unveiled in March, but it wasn’t enough to save founder David Neeleman from being replaced in May as chief executive officer. Since then, the airline’s performance has been mixed. (Sun Sentinel)

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Interview with Clint Van Zandt … Dana Pretzer Scared Monkeys radio

If you missed Dana Pretzer’s interview last night with Clint Van Zandt discussing the Jessie Davis murder case, missing Stepha Henry and much more … LISTEN HERE.

Raymond Harper Brooks Arrested by FBI on Child Pornography Charges

Round them up, one predator at a time … 45 year old computer technician was arrested by FBI agents in Florida and faces one count of possession of child pornography and one count of production of child pornography.

(Raymond Brooks: Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words)

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Aruban Prime Minister In Defeat Still Does not Understand Freedom of the Press (Oduber loses to Diario)

Aruban PM Nelson Oduber loses his court case against Diario for “insultation and slurring on his integrity”.  I know that there is a joke and at least the reference of an oxymoron within that statement.  Aruban PM Oduber, you can thank your lucky stars you do not hold a political position in the US with the thin skinned reaction you have to how the media criticizes and scrutinizes you and your party. New-flash … in a democracy the Press is not supposed to agree with a political party and carry its water, that would be called propaganda. The Press is supposed to act as a watch-guard for the people.

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Oduber’s reaction is that he will not appeal.  “I have lost enough time in this case already.  It has become clear to me that everybody can publish anything they want about the government, and not be prosecuted.  We have actually been outlawed.”

Are you joking? At this point after PM Oduber made this comment, Oduber began to sing, “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina”.  Oduber, your drama is astounding. You are a politician, people will always disagree with your position and question it. That is what is supposed to occur in a DEMOCRACY.

Amigoe, June 29, 2007: Oduber looses case against Diario  

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Daily Commentary - Friday June 29th, 2007 - Panama City Tricks For Finding Illegal Aliens

Dana enjoys:

• Panama City Tricks For Finding Illegal Aliens

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WellPoint Insurance Exec David Colby and WellPoint Sued for Sexual Battery by Sarah Waugh

As reported to Scared Monkeys.com by Larry Garrison, The NewsBreaker, Sarah Waugh is suing WellPoint Insurance former executive David Colby for sexual battery. The complete complaint for damages are as follows:

Complaint of damages for sexual battery, breach of contract, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract and negligence.

 A California woman who claims she had an intimate affair with former WellPoint Inc. executive David Colby has sued him and the insurer, alleging Colby committed sexual battery while carrying on relationships with more than 15 women since 2004.

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One wonders just how bad this scandal truly is when one is forced to resign as David Colby eventually was by WellPoint. However, how long did WellPoint know what was going on prior to any action being taken. The law suit reads like a Peyton Place instead of an insurance carrier.

Indianapolis-based WellPoint, the nation’s largest insurer, forced Colby to resign May 30 as chief financial officer for an unspecified violation of the company’s conduct code. Troughton would only describe the violation as “nonbusiness” and nothing illegal.

Since Colby resigned, The Wall Street Journal and several other newspapers have detailed Colby’s romantic entanglements. Larry Garrison, president of California’s SilverCreek Entertainment, said he is negotiating a book-movie deal with several women who claim they were involved with Colby.

Garrison said Thursday he’s talked to more than 20 women who claim relationships with the executive.

“Every day I’m getting calls, it’s unbelievable,” he said. (Journal & Courier)

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The Dana Pretzer Show - Thursday, June 28th, 2007 - Special Guests Clint Van Zandt, Carolyn Johnson & Barbi Kinsey

The Dana Pretzer Show on Scared Monkeys Radio: Thursday June 28th 9pm et

 Special Guests:

• Clint Van Zandt- Jessie Davis Murder Case
• Carolyn Johnson - Mother of missing person Clinton Nelson
• Barbi Kinsey - Sister of missing person Patty Vaughan, Find Patty Vaughan.com
• Jerry from Ohio – Scared Monkey who helped search for Jesse Davis gives his insights to volunteering for a missing persons search.

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Fidel’s Castro Cuba Looks to Improve their Declining Tourism … How About Ending Communism?

Communist Cuba looks to improve their declining tourism in the Caribbean with new measures that border on the laughable. The will work on new investments, repair hotels, reduce landing fees and here’s a good one … reduce theft by plastic wrapping luggage. I guess they could bring back hijacking planes to Cuba like in the 70’s to force people to land on Cuba and take in the sight? (That would be a joke)

Visitors fell to 2.2 million last year from 2.3 million in 2005. It was the first drop since the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States hurt the travel industry worldwide in 2002.

The number of tourists dropped 7% in January and 13% in February compared with the same period in 2006, the Tourism Ministry reported, before ending publication of monthly figures for the first time in years. (TVNZ)

What is up with these Caribbean locals that use every excuse in the world for their declining tourism other than the obvious? Is there something in the water that prevents the truth from being told?

Minister Marrero blamed the “complicated international scene” for his sector’s woes, Granma said, in particular “high oil prices, wars, terrorism and climate change.”

(Fidel Castro asks Venezuela President Hugo Chavez for Tourism advice)

Did the  Cuban Minister just blame global warming for the tourism decline? The fact of the matter is  Cuba is  a communist country where I would dare say that if allowed, more Cubans would leave in a mass exodus than tourists would enter. Cuba was once the peril of the Caribbean for American tourists because of its close proximity to the US. However, that little “embargo” thing that exists today makes Cuba quite a different story along with its political climate.

Cuba, do you really want to increase your tourism? Throw Castro and the communists out of power and watch your tourism increase 1000%.