<Scott> white house says ground rules have changed.....
<Scott> white house says NO PAUSE in the war, saddam can stop it by "surrender"
<Scott> diplomacy is over.
<Scott> state department: "The door is close" "diplomacy is over"
<Scott> saddam must pull out, no concessions, all troops must move out in massive amounts
<Scott> iraqis STILL "love him [saddam] to death"
<Scott> jordanians compared US attack on Iraq to Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
<Scott> the jordanian statement was shown on tv, I do not know if it is an official government statement.
<Scott> dj up 114 1/2...
<CNN> 50,000 to 2,000,000 refugees are expected in Jordan from Iraq
<CNN> A UIUC suport rally: "Support our troops. Protesters: Stop trying to make another Vietnam." There are about 30 people on the quad.....
<Scott> saddam to bush: "Hopeless are your objectives"
<Scott> 30 stealth fighters took out targets such as scud missile sites.
<Scott> (NBC)
<Scott> nbc says the pentagon is "elated" that weapons with 'computer brains' have "out-smarted" the enemy...
<Scott> nbc reports 10-12 planes per hour tking off at one base..
<Scott> (currently)
<TV2> Anything new happening, Nati?
<Scott> nbc hints that there will a ground attack into kuwait soon (and syria has requested to aid...)
<Nati> THERE ARE NO SIRENS IN ISRAEL NOW ! (just some wierd noises in the radio)
<Nati> Another 2 sec. interuption in the radio. Something is going on. Don't now what.
<Nati> I am shakeing.
<Scott> AIR RAID WARNING IN ISRAEL
<Nati> Speacial message on Israely radio:
<Scott> gas maks on
<Nati> message was postponned
<Scott> it was "tipped" from sources earlier...
<Scott> NBC
<Ely> Yes, sirens here in jerusalem.
<Scott> they are assking people to put masks on... now.
<Scott> 1 explosion heard.
<Scott> (so nbc CUTS to commercial... ) Nati? Ely?
<Nati> No sirens here in Haifa, Israel
<Scott> I think the said tel aviv
<Nati> I am getting ready anyway
<Nati> Eyal: How about you ? Sirens in Rehovot ?
<Ely> Sirens here stopped, i think
<Scott> 22officials: "NO SIG
<Scott> N of Iraqi missile launch."
<Scott> straight from the pentagon.
<Ely> Hmm,{maybe not. i hear alarm sound, not sure.
<Scott> going back to pentagon
<Scott> can't confirm explosion in tel aviv
<Scott> LAUNCH NOT DETECTED? SERIIOUS
<Scott> CALL ANYONE IN TEL AVIVE.. .launch nor detected.
<Scott> (that is what nbc just said...)
<Scott> israel is under attack according to nbc
<Scott> 1 misile has hit a suburb of tel aviv
<Scott> it is NOT a chemical weapon
<Scott> and there might be a second.
<Scott> nbc: israel reserved the right to attack immediately If there was a chemical attack.
<Ely> ok, i must go. radio instruct to wear mask immed.
<Nati> Alarm here too !
<Nati> Instructed to wear mask
<Nati> I'll be with you in a sec
<Scott> 3 missiles... in tel aviv
<LuxYacht> ABC- 3 missiles hit Tel Aviv according to Associated Press
<Scott> (israeli officials --> nbc)
<Mustang> ap report ....3 missles exploed in tel aviv
<LuxYacht> Jerusalem correspondent putting on gas mask
<Nati> I am with mask now. Waiting. Room is sealed
<Mustang> god speed nati
<Nati> I am in Haifa, Israel
<Scott> abc is showing live shots...
<Scott> abc--> israeli radio states there IS a missile attack
<Nati> I am now in a sealed room with my familly and gas masks on
<Mustang> I was afraid of this...things had been too easy up to now :(
<Nati> Israely radio says missiles hit Israel
<Nati> I am still OK. AOK here ! ('till now)
<Nati> Told you something is wierd !
<Scott> nbs sending camera man to 1st explosion site
<Scott> at least 7 or 8 missiles...
<Mustang> 7 or 8? what source?
<Nati> Israely radio isn't saying anything
<Scott> nbc says that they counted 8, 3 confirmed...
<Nati> This is the first online war ever !
<Nati> If I am gone- you will be the first to know about it
<Scott> air raid sirens in south saudi..
<Scott> " dah haran" [sp???]
<EricBlade> Dahrain
<Mustang> just keep typing natio
<Scott> can't confirm missiles in jeruselum.
<Nati> Israely radio transmition stoped
<Nati> Wierd noises in Israely radio
<Scott> nbc reports short wave radio operators are getting sporatic information...
<Nati> (I told you something was wierd...)
<Mustang> go ahaed bigcheese
<Nati> There is now the same message message in English
<Ryman> NBC says missles might not be SCUD's
<Scott> nbc says military passed out nerve gas pills to reporters.
<Scott> 1 missile in tel aviv WAS CHEMICAL
<Scott> that was confirmed by police...
<Scott> nbc
<Nati> All Israelis present- please come to +report
<Scott> 1 , er, "may" I wish they would get their story.
<Nati> To all ppl that are concerned: I am OK.
<Python> nati, do you have your gas mask on? what city are you in?
<Mustang> glad to hear, Nati
<Nati> This is Nathan Srebro from Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel in a live war
<Ryman> 6 missle launches into Tel Aviv
<Scott> confirmation of 6 missiles launches into israel
<Nati> I have my mask on and am in a sealed room with my familly
<Nati> No TV yet....
<Scott> 3 more missiles in north israel.
<Scott> (nbc)
<Ryman> NBC guys says gasmask is like being in an aquarium :)
<Nati> Ely and Eldad probably in thier sealed room, inwhich they don't have a terminal
<Scott> stay in sealed rooms, stay in high rooms, do not go to bomb shelters down low in buildings
<Nati> I have no informaition about # of missiles
<Python> cbs says 3-5 missiles, but confirmed 2 explosions in tel aviv
<Python> (pentagon confirmation)
<Scott> 6 have been confirmed launched, but they are not connecting numbers to locations.
<Nati> I cannot see anything from my window
<Mustang> cbs also says they were skuds
<Python> enigma, who says?
<EricBlade> Sorry about this, need to test a new client function to make sure I can send to this channel.
<Python> palestinia sources say 5 explosions... 1st one 2:20 israel time (cnn)
<Scott> nbc says major attack
<cos> Israel says one chemical warhead hit Tel Aviv
<bunny> there is also a thunder storm accompanying the missile attack
<Scott> from pentagon says israel has "jerico" [sp] to respond immediately.
<Ryman> NBC: Pentagon says its a major attack
<Mustang> is anyone watching cnn?
<Scott> victims of chemical warfare have been taken to hostpital
<Scott> I dont have cnn
<Mustang> scot: so it was chemical then?
<bunny> i have CNN on right now
<Swan> test
<EricBlade> Is Nati gone?
<Python> cnn is trying to talk to security chief at sheraton in tel aviv (unsuccesfully)
<Python> nati is still on, but not saying anything
<Scott> nbc says pentagon has verified 1 chemical missile has hit tel aviv
<Mustang> Nati??
<Scott> tom B. is speachless.
<bunny> no further explosions in the past 20 minutes
<tiger> CNN has problems with audio link to Jerusalem.
<bunny> a scud missile landed in south tel aviv
<Scott> 3:50am in iraq...
<Scott> 2:50 in israel[?]
<Ryman> NBC: One large building collapsed - people taken to hospital
<bunny> second missile in suburban area SE of Tel Aviv
<Mustang> I hope Nati is ok
<bunny> confirmed 2 missiles landed south of tel aviv
<dodo1> .test
<Scott> nbc says camera man MAY be reacting to chemical weapons...
<Python> nati signed off
<SteelRat> 10 to 11 explosions
<Ryman> I think Nati has better things to worry about than being the Israeli corresponant to IRC
<cos> If anyone has any info about hits in Kfar Saba (NE of Tel Aviv) I would like to know.
<bunny> remember: there is also a thunder storm going on in tel aviv
<Mustang> ryman: true...just hope he is ok
<Scott> rain is GOOD.
<Ely> well,
<dodo1> Israel almost certain to react because of holocaust associations
<bunny> cos: only confimred hits south of tel aviv
<Ely> lost of airplane noise over jerusalem
<bunny> we lost Nati
<spam> News reports only, please!
<Scott> did jordan allow iraqi planes to fly over?
<bunny> possible missile alerts in Easter Saudi Arabia
<Ely> IL radio/IDF ask all citizens to stay home, wearint mask. they repeat the msg
<Ely> i'm in Jerusalem for all these who doesnt know
<Mustang> reporter in Jeruselam just heard "many aircraft or missles" fly over head
<SteelRat> hang in there Ely
<Ely> Israeli TV just came back in air now, still nothing on TV
<dodo1> Aarons (Israel) on record as having said that the scuds do not have chemical warheads (CBS-Radio)
<SteelRat> 5 confirmed
<SteelRat> in tel aviv, chemical
<bunny> military sources confirm FIVE missiles have hit
<Python> belgian radio says it will be a very long war, and that iraq made little response to early attacks for strategic reasons (nbc)
<Scott> nbc says that iraq held back to try to give false sense to allies...
<SteelRat> chaos reigns
<bunny> and that they had chemical warheads
<bunny> palestinians sources say 2-5 missiles
<Ely> Well, Israeli TV 'linked' to CNN now
<bunny> no reports on damages yet
<RymanNBC> Belgian radio got quote from Iraqi Embassador to Belguim
<bunny> israeli ministry is in a state of war alert
<SteelRat> CNN Says Isreal in War Alert
<dodo1> CBS-Radio: not yet sure whether they were chemical warheads
<Tyrant> Is Nati's machine still responding?
<dodo1> confirmed 3 in and around Tel-Aviv, 3 more elsewhere
<dodo1> confirmed some casualties, unsure how many
<Ely> dont hear any jest anymore, nor alarm
<Ely> jets
<Ely> IDF spokeman said via Radio that they will give further info soon
<bunny> where was Nati coming in from?
<Tyrant> "CNN is the only outside source of information right now" -- CNN... Anyone know who to call... They might want to hear from the people in Israel who are online.
<Mustang> nati signed off
<tiger> CNN says they're expecting second attack wave.
<Ely> right now, only music over the radio and repeating IDF instructions
<RymanNBC> Nati logged out. I'm sure he had better things to do
<SteelRat> Ely, get that mask on man!
<bunny> 8 scud missiles have landed in israel
<Scott> haifta? lemme get it.
<dodo1> it's 3:59 in the Persian Gulf now
<SteelRat> 8 scuds
<bunny> haifa, telaviv
<altair> 1 scud on Haif a
<Scott> Haifa
<dodo1> bunny: only 6 confirmed
<bunny> and a coupl eof other suburbs
<altair> Nati?
<Python> cnn says 8 confirmed
<D_Gray> cnn reports 2 missiles in Tel Aviv, 1 inj Haifa, 3 in unpopulated region 1 unknown
<dodo1> tack on this channel quotes nbc: no more rain in the area for at least 2 days
<altair> hmm!
<Mustang> oh no....I pray for nati
<Ely> nati in haifa
<spam> reports only, please!
<dodo1> confirm 8 missiles (CNN) CBS still says 6
<Scott> pentagon detcts multiple launches
<Scott> from inside iraq...
<bunny> bracing for israel retaliation
<Scott> sats have picked up launches.
<Mustang> NPR says new explosions in telaviv
<dodo1> Debra Porter from Washington: Presidential Palace in Baghdad scored a direct hit
<Ely> IL-Radio: missles hited, no other info yet
<Ice> I have tried to ping nati's machine and it does NOT respond.
<dodo1> A British Tornado fighter bomber has been shot down (CBS)
<Scott> sat link lost from tel aviv
<EricBlade> LIFE INSURANCE commercial on WKZO Radio (CBS)
<Scott> 28 more war jets scrambled from turkey... too->
<CAPJisCNN> IDF (Israely Defencive Force) person on CNN. Comments may follow.
<Mustang> cnn says 10 or 11 explosions in tel aviv
<dodo1> Belgian Radio confirms reports from Iraq that a full-scale attack against Israel has begun
<llauren> Has it been confirmed if the SCUDs contain chemicals or gas yet?
<dodo1> no, no confirmation yet that there were chemicals
<Mustang> not on NPR
<Scott> il: yes.
<dodo1> but Aarons earlier claimed (from Israel) that the scuds don't have chemical warheads (according to Israeli intelligence)
<Scott> nbc says one in tel aviv has been confirmed.
<Scott> NERVE GAS IN TEL AVIV
<Scott> confirmed...
<Python> who says, scott?
<Mustang> haifa has been hit
<Python> ely is gone
<Scott> nbc...
<SteelRat> confirmed?
<Scott> once again:
<Scott> nbc says nerve gas detectd in tel aviv
<dodo1> CBS still keeps claiming there were 6 confirmed missiles, 3 in Tel Aviv
<Ely> i'm here.
<SteelRat> second mention of nerve gas by CNN
<Scott> nbc has said that nerve gas has been detected.. (for rejoins)
<D_Gray> dpa reports 25 planes left turkey for attack iraq
<Scott> nbc reports just said: shit
<Ely> israe;li tv now online
<RymanNBC> Confirmed by Martin Fletcher in Tel aviv
<Ely> {
<CAPJisCNN> CNN reports 8 confirmed missile hits.
<Scott> nbc camerman came back and stayed away from ner gas weapon
<SteelRat> uh oh, talking proportionate respones now
<BladeCBS> I'll carry the CBS bullstuff..
<Ely> the reporter explains how to wear the mask..
<dodo1> Pentagon confirming just that scud attacks have been made on Tel Aviv and areas north of Tel Aviv ... nothing further (Debra Porter, CBS New York)
<BladeCBS> Israeli jets are responding, apparently headed for Iraq.
<BladeCBS> Tel Aviv and Haifa hit, Jerusalem unknown..
<dodo1> So far as confirmed reports go, Jerusalem has not been hit
<CAPJisCNN> TV in Tel Aviv is giving mask instructions very imperatively.
<Ely> Still, music on tv. no news
<Scott> lets all keep everyone in mind. especially Nati.
<BladeCBS> Israeli radio isn't telling anything special..
<web> what about ely?
<BladeCBS> Colin Baker says he saw a missile coming into Tel Aviv.. yippee..
<BladeCBS> SHIT!
<Scott> nati said that ely does not have a terminal in a sealed room... ely wont tell me
<web> ok
<SteelRat> Gs mask lessons on Isreali TV
<Scott> nbc says iraw got nerve gas from w. germany
<Ely> {
<BladeCBS> Hussein has declared he would totally destroy Tel Aviv
<web> oh no!
<dodo1> Saddam Hussein said Tel Aviv was the city he would wipe out (jerusalem is a holy city to the moslems too)
<web> tell me that is not true!
<BladeCBS> ..strategists think he will NOT attack Jerusalem, as J is a Holy City, and he is fighting for liberation of Jerusalem.,
<Ely> I dont think he attack jerusalem, no bomb / anything here
<Python> saudis say scuds were fired twoards SA (cbs)
<Ely> i'm in jerusalem
<Ely> south jerusalem, talpiot/nOakaa
<BladeCBS> Missiles are launched towards an air base in Dahrain.
<Ely> talpiot/bakaa
<web> pentagon says that they hit in haifa and 2 in tel aviv and one unknown
<Ely> no i dont wear mask yet
<CAPJisCNN> Pentagon report 8 - 3 to unpopulated - 1 in Haifa(?) - 2 in Tel Aviv...
<SteelRat> US confirms the * towards isreal
<ABCradio> street lights working, people watching tv in tel aviv
<SteelRat> 8, that is
<Python> npr says cbs says israel is in process of retaliating
<Mustang> cbs says Israel is retaliating at the moment
<Scott> nbc is going to tele to tel aviv
<Python> US says explosions too large to be chem attack (abc)
<Scott> no more explosions in tel aviv, no more news.
<CAPJisCNN> IDF (Israely Defence Force) Statement: Masks are being allowed off.
<Scott> reporter taking off gas mask because he is in a sealed room
<CAPJisCNN> IDF (Israely Defence Force) Statement: Masks must be replaced if alarm sounds again.
<SteelRat> all clear given to remove masks
<Ely> v:YEs, ppl can take their masks off
<SteelRat> I wouldn't
<Scott> gas masks have a six [?] hour max use...
<CBSRadio> CBS claims 7 missiles, unknown chemical.
<Ely> if alarm sound again, ppl must put their masks back
<ABCradio> a Reporter in Israel says she expects major retaliation from Israel
<web> the missles are from mobile launchers
<CBSRadio> Ely: Are you sure there were chemicals? ABC and CBS are now saying it's unconfirmed...
<web> not fixed
<CAPJisCNN> Pentagon confirmations: mobile SCUDs - Israel is going to retaliate.
<CAPJisCNN> Israely air force is going on massive strike.
<Ely> CBS: I didnt say they were chemical
<Scott> gas agent identified... expected to have EVAPORATED by now... disapated..
<Ely> CBS: il radio didnt report anything
<web> cnn has said that they are not chemical though
<Python> martin fletcher of nbc confirms nerve gas (supposedly)
<Ely> not il tv
<web> as far as they can tell
<Scott> nbc/israel police verified NERVE GAS
<Ely> i dont know where the missles hit, except that missiles were launched
<SteelRat> 2 in Haifa area
<ABCradio> Soviet Jews most vulenarable in an iraqi attack
<CBSRadio> Israel restrained itself, according to one reporter on CBS, according to another, Israel is counter-striking, and they are having a fight.
<dodo1> all channels still wondering whether they were chemical .... NOBODY has claimed or confirmed chemical warheads ...
<Scott> they are NOT saying the exact kind. they simply say it has been calculated that is should have evaporated.
<Ely> again, no idea if the were conventional/chemical.
<CBSRadio> Ely: Yeah, but Nati did, and I was wonering if you could confirm that.
<D_Gray> germ tele f111 f104 started from turkey and 2 stealth
<CBSRadio> I heard CNN said they WERE chemical, but that was on a feed which may have just been a rumor.
<D_Gray> official israel: striking back (germ tele)
<dodo1> CBS: yeah, i checked on that : they were reporting a claim , a rumor
<CBSRadio> OK, thanks, do.
<Mustang> NPR says scuds have been launced against Dahrain...
<Scott> nbc still states that their reporter started to react UNDER his gas mask...
<Ely> Israel is in jerusalem
<web> no missles in jerusalem, just tel aviv that's why masks were ordered off
<CAPJisCNN> Jeruselum officials believe (for now) no chemical weapons, or effects have dissapated.
<CBSRadio> unknown number of casualties.
<SteelRat> mask clear given for Jerusalem (only?)
<dodo1> Only facts that everybody agrees on: at least 6 scuds have struck targets in Tel Aviv (3), Haifa and elsewhere
<web> well, don't know about that
<web> but cnn has them off and they are in jerusalem
<CBSRadio> Israeli planes may end up going thru the Jordanian air force...
<Ely> rat: for the whole country
<dodo1> Bob Simon : Israel can fly over Jordan (If King Hussein agrees) or thru Saudi Arabia - fior which they would need Saudi and American permission
<CBSRadio> If King Hussein dioesn't agree, Israel may just well go THRU the Jordan air force.
<Scott> nbc stills says a nerve gas attack is "under way"
<web> where scott?
<Scott> tel aviv
<Ely> there were jets flying , but i cant say that i know where to
<dodo1> Tom Fenton from Tel -Aviv: Israeli planes are in the air, probably for counter attack
<web> just there?
<SteelRat> mask life is several hours CNN says
<NPR> Ely: israeli attacked?
<CBSRadio> Israel is now, for sure retailiating. :)
<NPR> ok
<spam> Please, reports only. No speculation.
<Arkie> How are they retaliating?
<llauren> AT S0=0 Q0 E1 X4
<CAPJisCNN> Saudi radar detected several "birds" (missiles?) in the air...
<spam> Jerusalem: People may take off their gas masks (Peter Jennings, ABC)
<Arkie> Logging active, session V.
<CBSRadio> We lost Israel on IRC..
<CBSRadio> (I think)
<Scott> we are still at <max servers
<SteelRat> Ely went to check on relatives
<dodo1> there was an air-raid alert in jerusalem, but no clue whether they were hit
<john> tau wzmn huji still alive ip-wise
<leviathan> keep us informed as to what retaliation is being taken.
<web> explosions in de ran
<SteelRat> just in! Dahran has incoming
<CAPJisCNN> Explosions in Djeron(?) - then signal lost.
<NPR> Connot report missile hit locations... would help iraqis correct attacks calculation serrors
<NPR> errors
<banshee> ABCRadio, Israeli officials can not divulge any information about *where* teh missiles hit due to teh fact it tells teh enemy 1) how sucessful and 2) what adjustments are needed for successive shots to be even more successful.
<CBSRadio> Dahrain hit.
<Mustang> bases hit?
<CBSRadio> Now an ad for car insurance..
<SteelRat> CNN live at Dahrn hit
<Python> cnn is back, says attack is "imminent"
<Python> corresp. said "guys, break it down, out of here!" and is going to shelter
<tiger> CNN stops sending from Dhahran, due to danger.
<Scott> abc says israeli sources say 10 missiles in tel aviv AND Haifa
<web> saudi is possibly being hit
<NPR> Python !!!! israel attack
<SteelRat> CNN now says no chemical in Isreal
<NPR> NO CHEMICALS!!
<CAPJisCNN> in Saudi Base - attack is "imminent"
<NPR> CONVETIONAL WARHEADS... CNN
<CBSRadio> Haifa area putting masks back on.
<CAPJisCNN> Israel reports warheads are confirmed as conventional .
<CAPJisCNN> through Pentagon
<SteelRat> Planes in Saudi going up
<Scott> nbc has still not confirmed.... either way. :-(
<CBSRadio> 6 Iraqi missiles known. 3 Tel Aviv, 1 Haifa, no word on the warheads. Unknown casualties.
<SteelRat> *whew*
<CAPJisCNN> Pentagon states: Iraqi missiles were conventional.
<Eyal> Reporting from Israel (Rehovot)
<NPR> CBSRadio: war heades definately conventional
<CAPJisCNN> No nerve gas or chemical weapons.
<Scott> nbc still says that "they know" the missiles carried chemicals...
<dodo1> CBS quotes Israeli sources as saying there have been 6 hits ... CNN quotes Pentagon as saying 8 confirmed
<CBSRadio> Israel is now officiall retaliating. Therefore, bringing "a new face to the war"
<Arkie> Air raid alert in Saudi Arabia.
<Scott> nbc is STILL saying it. they say israeli army is NOT confirming anything in northern israel as to not be wrong
<NPR> CNN is MOSTLIKELY right
<Eyal> /cl
<SteelRat> yep, nothing ABSOLUTELY confirmed
<Eyal> people are asked to stay in their sealed rooms.
<Scott> gas masks BACK on
<spam> Haifa, Tel Aviv: put gas masks back on, stay in sealed rooms. -- ABC
<cos> Gas masks back on
<Scott> nbc also.
<SteelRat> suggested don't relay effectiveness so Iraq cannot zero in
<Python> 2 more explosions in tel aviv and gas masks back on in jer.
<CAPJisCNN> Colonel - Deputy Spoksman from Hotel - states no panic.
<Python> (cbs/abc resp)
<Arkie> NBC radio is just wandering....
<CBSRadio> Loud explosion in Saudi Arabia, POSSIBLY a sonic boom, according to CBS.
<Scott> pentagn --> 8 at least had conventional warheads
<CBSRadio> Air raid DRILL in Dahrain.
<dodo1> Dahran has definitely come under attack
<CAPJisCNN> Pentagon states warheads were conventional.
<CBSRadio> Scratch, they just mis-stated themselves.
<dodo1> (2 sources confirmed)
<NPR> EYAL: what do yo uknow?!?!/
<Python> are you in sealed room, eyal?
<Eyal> So far only Gosh Dan and Haifa are re
<elfie> Python, source of info??
<Eyal> putting masks.
<Mustang> NPR says another attack on Haifa
<Eyal> again, i am reporting from Rehovot, Israel.
<Python> cbs showing planes leaving base
<NPR> EYAL.. maybe you shouldn'y be reporting
<CBSRadio> Bang outside Dahrain with flash of light. Unknown as to what it is.
<SteelRat> put masks back on! says CNN
<CAPJisCNN> Disconnected line back up -
<NPR> Elay: dont give specifics away
<Eyal> rehovot is 20 minutes drive from tel-aviv.
<Scott> masks back off in jeru? what are they doing?
<Scott> national air raid
<Mustang> you never know who is monitoring this
<spam> REPORTS only, please. No speculation, no idle comments. (keep them in /msg, please). Relevent questions are reasonable.
<Scott> in dahrain...
<web> natiounal air raid signals in djran
<TV2> CNN SA say AR sirens going off
<CAPJisCNN> Air Raid sinerns sounding in Dahrain
<Eyal>
<Eyal> i have modem problems, hope you guys are getting me clear enough.
<Arkie> I don't think there's too many foreign monitoring resources.
<Calvin> threat of chemical attack in dhahran
<CAPJisCNN> All clear was given. Possible chemical threat still exists.
<Arkie> You are getting in fine and clear, Eyal.
<dodo1> eyal: we're getting u ok
<Scott> dahrain reporters going to bomb shelters... nbc getting feed from CNN
<Arkie> It's surprising you're even online, really.
<CBSRadio> According to CBS, Dahrain people are acting normal...
<NPR> missile at in dahrain AT ALLIED BASE
<CBSRadio> CBS just tried Tel-Aviv, nothing.
<Eyal> no sign of chemical attacks yet.
<TV2> Explosion reported in Dahrain - nerve centre of Allied forces
<dodo1> Tom Fenton in Tel Aviv (CBS) : can't say whether they are unexploded bombs from previous hits or new hits
<Python> nbc radio report bombs exploding over dah.
<CAPJisCNN> According to CNN - alert was on, then off, then on again. Chemical attack still possible/imminent.
<cos> For those who are wondering, Dahran (sp?) is the site of a major Allied base insie Saudi Arabia
<CAPJisCNN> alert for Dahrain.
<SteelRat> how many bombs does he have?
<Eyal> I am hearing airplanes again now...
<dodo1> Tom Fenton 6 hits and says there may have been 2 more hits (first hand from Tel Aviv)
<CAPJisCNN> Military advisor believes this to be scare tactic - if he had more missiles they would be in the air. the first were *possibly* all he has available.
<Scott> pentagon puts out formal statement:
<SteelRat> Pentagon on line
<scruffy> any word on casualties in Israel?
<Scott> "we can't confirm that iraq lauched scud missiles"
<CAPJisCNN> Pentagon formal statement - we cannot confirm Iraq missiles or missile types.
<Robert> Eyal: Where are you.
<Scott> still based on initial reports... the 8 missiles had conventional warheads...
<Ely> rehi
<CAPJisCNN> Israely Defence Ministry - says over a dozen missiles were launched.
<Python> cnn, more than dozen missiles from mobil platforms (by iraq) on cnn
<elfie> Ely, how is family?
<Ely> they are OK
<CAPJisCNN> Israely Defence Ministry - says over a dozen missiles were launched from Iraq.
<Eyal> welcome back Ely, everything is alright over your end?
<Ely> you prob heard - Haifa/TA area citizens should wear masks again
<Python> cbs says people in haifa should put gas masks back on
<Ely> Eyal: yes, whats going on in rehovot?
<Eyal> Ely: no masks needed yet, 'till sirens be heard again.
<NPR> DO NOT SAY WHERE MISSLES LANDED!!!!
<NPR> EVEN ON IRC
<Scott> nbc is showing cnn
<NPR> ELY EYAL: ok?
<Ely> Israeli TV says foreign news may not be accurate..
<Eyal> again, there is no sign of missles or chimical missles landing anywhere.
<Ely> and soon official report
<SteelRat> Eyal, you gotta big back yard remember
<NPR> IF ITS BEENB ON THE NEWS.. MENTION IT....
<Ely> Eyal: they asked ta/haifai to put masks xDback. also everywhere alarm heard
<Eyal> don't deliver false news plaes.
<NPR> IF ITS FIRST HAND ( or evne 2nd ) dont mention it .. MISSILE INFO
<Scott> cnn finally admits to confused state to exact contents of missiles...
<Robert> NPR where do you think this is coming from?
<Calvin> fighter bombers are going after the rest of the missiles right now
<mikeg> test -- acknowledge if you hear it
<scruffy> why not report missile info?
<elfie> boom heard over allied base maybe scud warhead separation. Boom is typical of scud missls.
<Arkie> Air raid alert in Dahran...
<Scott> pentagon states allied launch against stationary scuds
<leviathan> allied forces airborne for striking mobile missile sites
<Eyal> Ely: heard anything about our airforce?
<elfie> source is abc
<Scott> and the missiles launched to israel were from mobile units
<Ely> Eyal: nothing, except i hear sometimes jets flying over jlm
<Nautilus> Dhahran or Bahrain? Big difference.
<CAPJisCNN> CNN does not mention confused state - Pentagon's official report says that they are unsure.
<Eyal> Ely: same here.
<Calvin> MOST of the hard sites were destroyed previously, not ALL, according to CNN.
<cos> scruffy (and anyone else): concern is that if exact locations of hits are known, Iraqis will know better how to correct for better accuracy.
<Arkie> Dhahran.
<Calvin> missile sites that is.
<dodo1> CNN retracts Pentagon statement that all missiles had been destroyed
<dodo1> changes statement to most missiles had been destroyed
<SteelRat> more birds gping up
<Ely> radio repeats, ppl in haifa/ta must wear masks again
<Calvin> planes taking off from eastern saudi arabia right now
<dodo1> Britain's ITN correspondent from Tel Aviv: city quiet,
<Ely> jlm=jerusalem
<elfie> abc says decon crews heading out but chem weapons still unconf. ABC
<Mustang> what kind of aircraft? F15-E's?
<NPR> They are following missile launch path back to sites and going to attack ... saudis, allied
<NPR> A Fucking awesome one
<NPR> F125E fights and bimbs
<Ely> for these who ask: i'm in jerusalem
<Eyal> ELy: what kind of aircraft do you hear, i think i am hearing F-16's
<SteelRat> Fubar folks, fubar...
<Ely> Eyal: no idea, pal..
<dodo1> Tom Fenton says that Israeli jets are underway, CBS finally confirms that 8 missiles touched down in Israeli territory
<spam> Saddam has been monitoring CNN. That's one of the reasons it's been allowed to stay up. A great deal of information may be intentionally false. Don't give away tactical information as no one knows where all of Saddam's info sources are
<mikeg> can anyone in Saudi or Israel give us a current situation report?
<mikeg> .
<CAPJisCNN> F125E ?? Perhaps F15E?
<Scott> cnn denied chem weapons!
<NPR> Israel rejected US appeal not to retalliate
<Calvin> israeli retaliation is anticipated any time now
<Calvin> F15E I'm sure, no such thing as F125E :)
<Eyal> those who keep asking I'm from Rehovot (Israel).
<Ely> IDF spokeman: few missiles hit
<Scott> nbc states that latest attack "could" be symbolic/political to try to BREAK coalition...
<SteelRat> Saddam's got stuff too far undergraound to get hit from air
<Eyal> radio saying here it is safe enough to just be in the sealed rooms.
<dodo1> military source in washington: at least 10 missiles , nothing on whether there were chemicals
<Ely> IDF spokeman: ppl should stay in the closed room
<Scott> iraqis had/have 75 mobile launchers.
<CAPJisCNN> Saddam's has possible hardened shelters that were not hit (IMO)
<NPR> goota go all.... May God save US soldiers ... all allied.. esp. Israel and stop this... notice how God brought the rains when the possible chemical missle came!! Beel yo all;
<dodo1> (that was CBS)
<Ely> closed=sealed
<Scott> someone get NPR...
<CBSRadio> CBS back online in my area.. (for some reason, I got silence)
<Mustang> I have NPR here
<Scott> nbc says israelis are planning a "like kind" response...
<CBSRadio> Dahran is in serious danger, according to CBS.
<Eyal> the army here is
<dodo1> Bob Simon in Saudi Arabia: explosion after all-clear
<kkt> NPR reports missiles hitting Tel Aviv were conventional
<Tarador> Thanks..
<Tarador> My info comes from the AP network.
<Eyal> investigating the missles that were dropped, no info of if it was chimical or not.
<CBSRadio> Pentagon report: No confirmed missiles have hit Saudi.
<dodo1> dollar and oil prices surging upward again on Tokyo stock exchange after israeli induction into war (CBS)
<cos> ABC reports Saddam's palace destroyed, according to Soviets
<Scott> nbc <finally> says that S. H.'s palace was completely destroyed, but not confirmed by us/ussr
<CBSRadio> The strange lights in the sky are NOT a SCUD missile attack in Saudi.
<Nautilus> l
<dodo1> no confirmation of scud attacks on saudi arabia
<CBSRadio> 7 or 8 SCUDS have hit Israel total, still not sure what type of warheads.
<Eyal> songs are just been played here n the radio now...
<Calvin> foriegn forces are authorized to use turkish bases
<Tarador> ONE NERVE GAS WARHEAD WAS USED IN 1 OF THE 8 SCUDS
<Scott> in tel aviv
<Calvin> as of last night
<Scott> who confirmed it!
<Tarador> AP
<dodo1> tarador: what is your source ?
<Tarador> The AP network
<CBSRadio> Source, Tara?
<Calvin> B-52s have been based in Turkey
<CBSRadio> AP?
<Tarador> Currently reporting on freq. 96.7 MHz
<Tarador> Associated Press
<CAPJisCNN> Associated Press.
<Eyal>
<Eyal> tel-aviv, haifa can take off their masks now...
<Eyal> everything is under control it's not clear if it is chimical attack so far.
<CBSRadio> Israel radio (English) no confirmed chemicals.
<kkt> joint Turkish-US base has been used for US air strikes, says NPR
<Tarador> WE JUST NOTICED SOME EXPLOSIONS IN THE AIR IN THE DAHRAIN AREA..
<Tarador> PEOPLE ARE FLEEING FROM THE DAHRAIN AIRPORT..
<CBSRadio> WE? Where are you, Tara?
<Tarador> WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE AN AIR-RAID ALERT
<Tarador> I'm typing what the corrospondents say, that's all
<dodo1> tara: where are you ?
<Calvin> Turkey expects to enter the war soon, also
<Tarador> Aiie! How do you get rid of those *** messages?
<dodo1> tara: correspondent's on which net / what radio ?
<Python> nbc is live from dah and things look calm
<Scott> NEWS ONLY PLEASE
<kkt> NPR reports US air strike from Turkish base begun
<Calvin> CNN
<Tarador> "The AP network, dodo1
<MustangNP> REuters quotes a US official as saying that Israel has the right to defedn itself
<Nautilus> %FL
<Scott> nbc states isreal is "intelligent" enough to know that they are being goated...
<CBSRadio> US Air Strike begun, according to independent radio.
<Eyal>
<CAPJisCNN> American forces in Turkey have been given the OK to go "hunting"
<SteelRat> turkey gives go ahead
<Calvin> US fails to convince Israel to withold a response, Israel convinces US to coordinate attack between each other. (CNN, Wolf Blitzer)
<APnetwork> DAHRAIN HAS BEEN HIT..
<SteelRat> Things just got a lot more complicated
<Eyal> the military here will check-out the missles and injuries and by so will take action.
<CBSRadio> Gas masks back on..
<CBSRadio> One building in Israel collapsed.
<SteelRat> net.overload
<Python> cbs calls dah. a "scare"
<spam> Keep in mind that the media may be keeping quiet to prevent Hussein from guessing at his accuracy
<CAPJisCNN> CNN reports the same.
<APnetwork> Interruption: I'm sorry, but these *** messages are getting to me. Didn't BigCheese say "irc | fgrep -v "***"" ?
<dodo1> Unconfirmed reports of Nerve gas 5 miles North of TA
<Scott> NEWS ONLY, please!
<leviathan> calm down AP
<Python> cbs reports unconfirmed casualties
<Nautilus> Ofl
<CAPJisCNN> CNN is showing taped footage of BBC(?) crew racing through Jeruselum - vacant streets - running lights.
<CBSRadio> I just re-programmed my client to ignore ALL lines beginning with ***.
<elfie> abc says Iraq HAS mustard and nerve gas....
<Scott> only in tel aviv
<Eyal> re-hi
<elfie> abc says allies have better gasmasks than US.
<dodo1> CBS: Tom Fenton does not confirm Israeli retaliation, but MANY reports that Istraeli jets are airborne ... Israel radio said nothing
<Ely> test
<Python> cbs at dahrain says no attack
<Eyal> Ely: I heard you
<CBSRadio> Ely: Gotcha.
<Ely> radio: everyone can remove masks
<spam> ABC: Israeli ambassador to UN did not say anything about retaliation as of yet
<Eyal> Ely: now let me go out the sealed room as well please ;)
<Ely> everything OK.
<CBSRadio> John Major is "appalled by the attack on Israel".
<Eyal> /m bigcheese oops...
<CBSRadio> PeaceServ is gone, I will hand out operator privaleges when asked. Thanks.
<Scott> nbc --> iraq launched scud...
<Scott> [?] missile intercepted!
<Cor> Telaviv: new gas mask alert
<Cor> no major casualties reported by Israel
<Scott> patriot missile intercepted scud <nbc>
<Python> nbc confirming patriot shooting down scud, though unsure if chem or not
<CBSRadio> NBC says Israel police reports that chemicals were used on *one* warhead.
<Zeppelin> CBS reports that patriot missile systems took out some Iraqi missiles.
<Eyal>
<Eyal> ely: is israel attacking at all?
<Dov> Eyal and Ely: if you can, please inform us first-hand.
<Zeppelin> Is anyone named Nati still transmitting from Israel??
<Eyal> DOv: no news yet.
<Ely> Eyal: no info abt any israeli attack
<Scott> AP: stated that israel had hit iraqi targets.
<CBSRadio> Nati is not, however, Eyal and Ely are from Israel.
<elfie> abc: pete jenn is bsing....
<Eyal> Ely: i didn't even hear about the police talk here.
<Eyal> Ely: are the talking about 'mishmar hagvol'?
<Scott> nbc says NO ISRAELI RESPONSE!
<CBSRadio> Gas masks on in Israel.
<spam> ABC has not reported on Israeli retaliation either.
<Ely> Eyal: yep, only said that the missiles are being checked if contain dangerous stuff.. no idea about damage also
<grund> ABC says 20 nerve gas victims in Tel Aviv
<Eyal>
<Nautilus> Confirmed -- no dmaage to Dhahran..
<elfie> abc: cut to comercial
<CBS_tv> Dah
<Calvin> no missile attack in dhahran...
<Scott> nbc back to israel...
<dodo1> area in tel aviv sealed off ... nerve gas suspected (CBS, Tom Fenton)
<dodo1> calvin: source ?
<Scott> nbc FINALLY says that NO CHEMICALS WERE USED
<Eyal> Peili: center.
<Calvin> CNN
<Scott> verified by israeli military AND tel aviv hospital.
<Scott> even though early polic/hospital said YES , nerve gas. THIS IS BULLSH!T
<Calvin> US and Saudis say no missile attacks into Saudi Arabia (CNN)
<SteelRat>
<SteelRat> Incoming may have been shot down by missles
<Calvin> missile attacks in Saudi Arabia had been speculation - caused by loud noises while everyone was under cover
<Calvin> (CNN)
<EricBlade> I step down from reporting CBS Radio..
<Calvin> Zubin Mehta is on CNN
<Scott> 22/h NO NO NO NO NO
<Nautilus> l
<Scott> leave me alone
<Python> Zuben Metha says no panic in jer. (cnn)
<russell> ABC: Nerve gas reports not confirmed
<dodo1> calvin: what did zubin say ?
<Eyal> 7 light injuries so far.
<Ely> 7 light dwounded
<Ely> taken to hospital
<EricBlade> Are they gas victims, or what?
<SteelRat> /msg irciihelp notice to get info on *** filter
<CBS> yes, gas victims
<Ely> possible that patriot missle hit iraki missle
<grund> CNN: Israel radio says ok to remove gas masks throughout country.
<Eyal> radio: do not wear masks.
<dodo1> explosion heard was patriot missile ... i.e., anti-missile missile
<dodo1> (CBS)
<AP> UNCLEAR: IRAQ HAS THREATENED TO ATTACK SAUDI ARABIA
<Nautilus> Ofl
<Betel> Warlock +report
<Betel> wayfarer +report
<Betel> CNN +report
<Betel> ple +report
<Betel> Rhemus 0
<Betel> Mattias 0
<Betel> EricBlade 0
<Trillian> (sorry)
<Eyal>
<Ely> Eyal: well, good news :)
<AP> REPORT.. THERE ARE NO CAS. RESULTING FROM THE SCUD MISSILE ATTACK
<Dov> msg Ely What is the good news?
<Eyal> Ely: man,, i want some action ;)
<dodo1> news only please
<Ely> Dov: only 7 wounded (light) according to il radio.
<Eyal> Ely: Geez my mom is snoooring... ;)
<SteelRat> all hell breaking loose and we ahve a commercial break
<AP> RECAP. AS MANY AS 8 MISSILES HAVE FALLEN INTO ISRAEL, 2 IN TEL AVIV, 2 IN HAIFA, THE REST IN UNPOPULATED AREAS.
<Robert> mail
<elfie> abc 8-10 missles
<yr> abc 10 missles
<grund> Israeli army still unclear about warhead types.
<CNNtv> there are 7 light injuries in Tel Aviv
<yr> 7 people injured....abc
<Dov> Elfie: if you are reporting news, please be as complete and accurate as possible.
<SteelRat> is isreal retliating? confirmed anyone?
<Eyal> the wounded are injuri
<mikeg> test -- please acknowledge
<CBS> so far: no known retaliation
<yr> heard iseal is working on it...abc
<Eyal> are injured from impact of the hit.
<elfie> hey, I told you what I heard. Pete did say that 20 were injured.
<yr> israel....
<dodo1> no, no confirmation yet of actual israeli retaliation, tho' CBS confirms that Israeli planes are airborne
<Scott> nbc: no confirmed retaliation..
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(lynx) hey - i am chopping everyone - but i dont see any reports!
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*lynx* (20:24) huh?
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(nova) "baghdad, suddenly quiet"
<Marek> LW5dg;
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(GERMANY) everybody waiting for press conf
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<CNN> [I wish this was more stable... so many people ** Sign[on/off]ing!
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(Mark) Aust PM talks of cost of peace and what is neccesary to achive it.
- Aust Parliament recalled on Jan 21st for 2 days
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<spam> Commercial communication possibly being cut off by the military (for
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<NBC> Stealth bombers were second phase of attack, 111's first
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*lynx* (20:25) well stuff arraived here
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<CNN> The reporter who was cut off during air raid sirens just came back on
- air... nothing serious cut him off when he faded to static earlier.
<NBC> Western Iraq missiles were evidently hit, were not armed, british
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<Finland-i> nbc -chemical/biological?
(Mark) Australian told of forth coming strike at 9:10 AEST
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(GERMANY) perez says security committee (?) will meet in around 3 hours
(nova) "white house: objective is to free kuwait"
<CNN> [I wonder what the phone networks look like right now. Probably lit
- up world-wide when this started.]
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#CCU_OP# (20:26) Manitoba users for now change servers try /ser
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<NBC> Pres speech will start at 9:01 EST
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(Mark) PM reports Bush said a massive strioke to be enacted. Quick end to
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<sachz> kuwait phone's are down. you get a message "due to emergency...
- etc"
*Strider* (20:27) Where/when was engagement?
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<CNN> Is Israel still connected to the net?
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<sachz> so if schools are closed, and no phones avaliable, doesn't look
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<NBC> Israel is on from israel
(VOA) Yes Nati is here
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<NBC> What news, nati?
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<QuazeABC> SCUD missle alert in S.A.
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<spam> Apparently SCUD missiles have been launched. origin and destination
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<CSPAN> spam: source? have heard to contrary.
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(VOA) oopps. nati is not il, but i'm still being able to p[ing israel
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<QuazeABC> (if there is a chop from sage.cc.purdue.edu, could they update
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(VOA) Baghdad airoport heavily bombed
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<NBC> Tornadoe GR1's are definitely taking part
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<CSPAN> does anyone know what happened to bernard shaws CNN charter jet in
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<Israel> Many comm links here are d/c due to milt use of them, but the
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<CSPAN> "no signs of any incoming attack on saudi from scuds or anything
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(nova) "apparently pin point bombing to baghdad"
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<NBC> Anyone hear about Bernard Shaw's jet in Baghdad?
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(VOA) Nati: anyone out there?
(nova) "UN: JP Cuellar, i have not been informed on details"
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(VOA) 28 mins to speech
<CSPAN> (kuwaiti emir speaking live on ABC)
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<Finland-i> Great-- I can monitor BBC World Service
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<CNN> Cuba wants UN Sec. Council to try and stop war. (yeah, right).
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(lynx) All controls at european borders and airports are being increased
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<CSPAN> word about the presidents speech. It is written by president Bush.
- (most aren't), he went through 4 rough drafts making it, and spent weeks on
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<Finland-i> cspan - do you have cspan audio available?
<CNN> Bernard Shaw is in a hotel in Bahgdad right now with a live mike. The
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<CNN> He was caught away dfrom the hotel when the fighting broke out, but
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(Mark) iraq cant get airforce up due to fog
<spam-ABC> it's not daylight there yet anyway
(Mark) they have 500 aircraft...Migs, f25 , Mirages
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<CNN> Any word on the SCUDs?
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(nova) "pentagon, isolate iraq headquarters, air strike no land forces yet
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(VOA) what is SCUD
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<Nati> The occupied teretories have been closed
<NBC> NBC says indications are that SCUDs that could have hit Israek were
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<CNN> SCUD == ground to ground missles capable of deploying conventional
- warheads (including gas).
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<Nati> H-2 and H-3, were the SCUDS could be launched from have been hit
<CNN> [I am logging, but missed beginning.]
<cam3> SCUD is a Russian SS-1 missile.
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(nova) "bush speaks in about 20 mins"
I anyone wants it, please send me mail later...like tomorrow.
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<CNN> Nati: Is the hit on H2H3 confirmed??
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*sachz* (20:38) log of +report channel
*Finland-i* (20:38) available via anonymous ftp please
(nova) "oil just over $40" ?
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<Nati> The hit on H2 and H3 is according to thewhat the Israely radio
- quoted from the NBC
<cam3> What are H2 and H3?
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I will mail file to people....don't have ftp set up.
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*Frank* (20:39) mail me, ojala@hut.fi
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<Nati> H2 and H3 are milt airbases in west Iraq
<sachz> put it in a public ftp site, lost_boy.
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REPEAT -=- email me a message. I will only send to people I receive mail from
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*Finland-i* (20:39) mail huopio@lut.fi I'll but it available via anonymous
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<spam-ABC> Marines report that only one SCUD missile has been launched.
- (report from west S.A)
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(nova) "john holliman hides under the table in al-rashid hotel, baghdad"
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(VOA) No word of casualties (from Iraq or US team)
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(Mark) pentagon not admitting to any losses yet
<Finland-i> BBC interviewing someome in israel-- all ok..
(nova) "cnn reporters wont go t o bomb shelter"
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<NBC> Quzae: Only if you have IRC II
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(lynx) none.
<QuazeABC> I do...
<CNN> Security personell have found the 3 CNN reporters in the Bahgdad
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(nova) "the second alert in Saudi-Arabia was false"
<CNN> All but one apparently hit under the bed in the adjacent room while
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(Mark) i think we have dead cnn reporters (personal opinion)
<CNN> the one conned the security forces into leaving. They confiscated
- some
<QuazeABC> you do mean HID don't you??
(VOA_) I think that too
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<CNN> video tape of the fighting, saying, "It will be returned tommorow."
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(nova) "saudi mil sources: no counter attact from iraq"
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*PJo* (20:43) Why don't you post the thing to alt.irc? :)
<CNN> The security personell then left, but the CNN people have closed
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<NBC> 18 minutes to Bush
<Finland-i> any cnn footage from s-arabia
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<CNN> window so are no longer supplying audio of the bombing.
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<CNN> Finland: No... They have no way to get anything but audio back to
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<Finland-i> targests in kuwait also under attack
(Mark) military personnel in saudi aurabi just informed of conflict
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<Finland-i> telcom tower hit
<CNN> They have recorded footage,, tho, and are going to try and get it
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(Mark) i hope saddam hussien dont have a son in irc
(nova) "SA, Riyadah, traffic in the streets is quite normal"
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<QuazeABC> didnt his son try to kill him recently?
(Mark) 45 journalists in bagdad
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(Mark) all in one hotel
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(Mark) all all are safe
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(nova) "45 journalists still in baghdad (in same hotel)"
+report Wildstar G kraje_d@drizzle.cs.odu.edu (Donald Krajewski)
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<CNN> Is Israel still connected? "/whois Israel" shows nill for me...
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<kaun:+report> aren't there a bit too many people on this channel?
<spam-ABC> try "/who -host *.il"
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<NBC> It's nati, he's still on
<nova:+report> CNN: apparently the broadcast is allowed. both sides could stop it (the reporters were wondering that before, the connect is through baghdad communications centre which is not harmed)
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<Finland-i> bear - also monitoring BBC
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#MistDrake# New record: 329+5+(4?) on irc
<nova:+report> cnn interviewing navy wifes..
<Finland-i> NATO - emergency meeting at 02.30 GMT
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<nova:+report> "official: no ground attact is under way"
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<Lost_Boy> five minutes before 5 in baghdad.
#Hamlet# Report from President Bush at 9PM
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#meLazy# new record: 331+5+(3?)
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<Finland-i> 4 minutes to finnish news
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<nova:+report> "bush will speak soon"
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<Finland-i> bush has message to hussein
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<lynx:+report> here's again the commands to silence the join and leave stuff, for ircII users:
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<lynx:+report> 1. /on ^join * /comm
<lynx:+report> 2. /on ^leave * /comm
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<lynx:+report> 3. there is no way to ignore signoffs and mode changes
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<spam-ABC> Well, you could ignore notices
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-> *spam-ABC* how do you ignore notices??
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> bush speaking....no ground forces.
<VOA:+report> no ground forces are
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<VOA:+report> engaged
<lynx:+report> spam: but mode change is no notice
<Finland-i> bbc relaying NPR
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<VOA:+report> Airattacks to military targets
<nova:+report> "this military action ..blaalba.. saddam hussein was unwillling to leave kuwait.. ..no progress.. no choice but to use force.. air attacts will knock out possible nuc. weapon potential, chem. weapons"
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<Finland-i> israel radio - chemical weapons gone..
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<lynx:+report> "the world could wait no longer"
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<GERMANY:+report> oh well
<Finland-i> i mean missiles destroyed
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<VOA:+report> saddam raped a tiny nation
<VOA:+report> innocent children murdered
<lynx:+report> no chat - that was a citation from bush
<VOA:+report> chemical weapons .. nukes ... world waited ... husein stalled
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<Finland-i> every means at our disposal
<VOA:+report> world prayed for peace ... saddam prepared for war
<Finland-i> israel not in war
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<Finland-i> finnish radio - report from israel
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<Finland-i> israel quiet and sleeping
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<Finland-i> unbeliveably quiet
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<VOA:+report> we now believe only force will ...
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<Finland-i> turkish govt have set up crisis center
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<VOA:+report> take every necessary step to prevail as quickly as possible...
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<Finland-i> tass has said war has started
<VOA:+report> this will nat be another Vietnam!
<nova:+report> "this will not be another Vietnam"
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<nova:+report> "casualties will be held at absulote minimun"
<VOA:+report> this is an historic era...
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<Finland-i> { new world order
<Lost_Boy> The beginning log file is ftp about at nanny.lysator.lie.se (130.236.254.13)
<Lost_Boy> in pub/irc/Report-logfile
<VOA:+report> we have a real cjhance of new order .. UN ... blaah
<VOA:+report> we have no argument with the people of Iraq
<VOA:+report> our goal is not the conquest of Iraq
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<VOA:+report> iraq people must convince saddam
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-> *lost_boy* thanks!!
<nova:+report> bush says nothing about israel
<Lost_Boy> Yes, I am logging...It won't be perfect, as I have been hitting my buffer
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<VOA:+report> I'm convinced ... we will prevail .. out of horrror
<Lost_Boy> limits constantlu....I am doing my best.
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<VOA:+report> our troops say: Let's free these people, sothat we can go home and be free again
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<dodo1> ..
<VOA:+report> there are thing worth fighting for
-> *lost_boy* my log is doing ok if you want to fill in gaps. It starts after you first announced you'd mail yours....you reminded me 8)
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<spam-ABC> Bush looks like he has a sort of triumphant sneer on his face.
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<dodo1> it's better to deal with this guy now than five years from now
<VOA:+report> Jackie Jones: If we let him get away with this who knows what's going to happen next
*Lost_Boy* Ok, whatever you think. If you could mail me the file at the
*Lost_Boy* end of the night, I will be sending them to all that ask.
> J.J == an army (?) lt...
<VOA:+report> yes
*Lost_Boy* I will do some diffing to see the differences.
<VOA:+report> May good bless ....
-> *lost_boy* ok. will do. I've already mailed my request for you 8)
<VOA:+report> god
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<VOA:+report> sorry can't type fast enough
<dodo1> speech great on generalities ... no specifics
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<VOA:+report> Airforces object: knovk out nukes and chemical wezpons
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<spam-ABC> "Kuwaiti government will be resptored and will be 'free' again".... bah.
<CNN> The first wave of US planes has returned to base _completely_ intact without loss of plane or life.
<spam-ABC> restored
<VOA:+report> tha allied forces will not be asked to fight with one tied behingd their back
<Mcn-Lehr> (does anyone have details of a sniper on californias highway I:5)
#Hamlet# All planes from Saudi Arabia are back...without losses {according to high ranking officials}
<spam-ABC> (Kuwaiti government is a monarchy, for those who don't know. It is not a democracy)
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<nova:+report> "saudi resources: attacts were nation wide throughout the iraq"
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+report Mister-X H levental@BIMACS.CS.BIU.AC.IL (Muhamad abu Mustafa)
-> *mister-x* any israeli sources saying anything new?
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*Mister-X* no,just what the cnn said
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-> *mister-x* ok, thanks.
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<VOA:+report> Pr. is a WWII veteran
<VOA:+report> US Pr.
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<Lost_Boy> Although Saddam said first missles would be to Israel, none have been fired
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#arkie# *chuckle*
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<dodo1> University of Pittsburgh sociology professor just (on radio) called the speech a "justification speech"
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<VOA:+report> British bombers were in the attack
<Finland-i> british forces have been with attack
<VOA:+report> Bombs were reported falling on the city
<Finland-i> weinberger on bbc
<VOA:+report> Saudi people to bomb shelters
<VOA:+report> Egyptian forces will not enter Iraq
<VOA:+report> Israeli people ordered to stay at home
<Finland-i> winberger - attack order given afternoon US time
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<VOA:+report> UN Cuellar deep sorrow... security council will meet in few hours
<VOA:+report> Nato emergency meeting
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> 2.30 GMT for that NATO meeting?
> something like that?
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<VOA:+report> Cuba said that war was unnecessary
<VOA:+report> Tokio stock went down
<VOA:+report> dropped 350 points
<VOA:+report> News briefing at Pentagon in 10 mins
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<dodo1> 5:23 in the morning in Saudi Arabia
#BigCheese# My, war seems to be good for the irc business. Nearly 300 people.
> attack begin w/100 cruise missiles....1/5 of total we had on naval vessels.
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<nova:+report> "baghdad, still couple of hours to sunlight, flashes in the sky, no fires visible"
<VOA:+report> Cuba's embassador said that they will do everything possible with UN to stop the allied forces
<dodo1> BBC reports 5 scud missiles launched
-> *bigcheese* we set a record today 8) 355 or so earlier!
<spam-ABC> US started attack by launching 100 cruise missiles at iraq, ground forces & such. 1/5 of total naval forces
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<spam-ABC> I'm getting massive delays, sorry for repeats
-> *spam-abc* no problem 8)
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<NBC> Okay all, I'm back, sorry for the delays. NBC reports no dogfights.
> BBC reporst 5 SCUD missiles launched at SA from iraq
<spam-ABC> 5 iraqi SCUD missiles have been launched at S.A
<VOA:+report> I am still able to ping Israel
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<Lost_Boy> spam-ABC -=- What sources was that from?
<Finland-i> no info for scud in BBC-WS
<spam-ABC> No news about SCUDS landing
> abc says about BBC (re: scuds)
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<nova:+report> "0300 saudi time desert storm was launched"
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<Finland-i> any info on attacks to s-arabia?
#john# Report: Bombers headed to Fairbanks to take out Wisner (HSN)
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> abc says iraqies may need another 40 mins to ready missiles in response to first attacks...
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> 5:30 am baghdad
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<Finland-i> iraq has startedd counter attack w missiles /BBC
-> *rendroc* yep....
*Rendroc* are there many people there?
<VOA:+report> Pentagon: targets are offensive military...
<Lost_Boy> I am still logging this session as best as I can.
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<VOA:+report> Pentagon: goal, to liberate kuwait
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-> *lost_boy,mcn-lehr* ok, you're back!
<Lost_Boy> send mail to me if you want the log files.
*Lost_Boy* Thanks.
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*Lost_Boy* 88-)
-> *lost_boy* anytime...
<VOA:+report> Pentagon: includes all forces. ongoing operation, can't give details
*Mcn-Lehr* thanks, I'll return the favor if need be. :)
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-> *mcn-lehr* may take you up on that 8)
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<VOA:+report> Pentagon: can't talk of future operations
<nova:+report> "pentagon: information of the operation is limited, this is still in early phase - no talk about future operations"
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from Phaedrus: if a server can't connect to the net then SHUT IT DOWN and use an open client server... it will reduce the net load
-> *lynx* peaceServ??
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from Trillian: Nothing will stay linked.. too many MAX BUFFERING EXCEEDED (bucsd and betwixt have *raised buffer limits* so they'll be real stable)
<PeaceServ> Wallops from spam-ABC: I tried shutting down minnie.cc.utexas.edu, but I can't get to texas
<nova:+report> "preliminary reports show that the operatinos gonevery well"
<NBC> Preliminary reports of operation are encouraging
<VOA:+report> Any losses? Pentagon: preliminary possibility of casualties
<VOA:+report> reports of scud missiles
<VOA:+report> none confirmed
<nova:+report> "number of reports of SCUD missiles but all false"
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*Rendroc* dunno.. :-/ I can't link to anyplace.. cause the server can't recieve that much initialization info..
<VOA:+report> 100's of aircrafts
-> *rendroc* oh well 8(
*Rendroc* yae :-/
<VOA:+report> Not been targetting saddam
> thats 100's of sorties...sorties can involve more than one aircraft..
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-> *rendroc* what news you listening to?
*Rendroc* 279 ++ people and each of them switching to diffeerent channels is too much for our links I think..
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<VOA:+report> No response from Iraq forces, has been wery limited
-> *rendroc* yeah, probably 8)
*Rendroc* channel 13..
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<nova:+report> "operation is in early phase and is likely to run long"
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*Rendroc* we can't compete with the 'BigBoys' (T1)
<Trillian> spam- what about the one about Tel Aviv getting bombed? (I heard this, this may be false...)
<nova:+report> "no specific information about the targets yet available"
<NBC> I'm sure they used Tornados, they have huge cluster bomb dispensers
<lynx:+report> i'm leaving now -
<Finland-i> trillian israel ok 1/2 hours ago
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-> *rendroc* /m lynx and get your chop back..
<spam> Many newstations reported that SCUD missiles were launched, but none have landed and Israel hasn't been attacked
-> *lynx* bye
<VOA:+report> Still access to Israel...
<lynx:+report> take care - someone do the tech stuff - peaceserv is enabled to /chop people
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<lynx:+report> flame those who misuse it - like me ;-) *bye*
> I'll chop people if needed...
<VOA:+report> There are still people flying there msiisions
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<VOA:+report> Us got a high degree of tactical suprise
<Trillian> what time is it in the Gulf?
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> about 5:45 am in Baghdad
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<spam> No confirmed reports of destruction of chemical weapons sites in Iraq
<nova:+report> tril: 5 sthing
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> SecDef: best report I've seen is on CNN 8)
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<VOA:+report> CNN crew was the only source for Pentagon from ...
<Finland-i> is cnn/abc/cbs online from bagdhad
<VOA:+report> or the only on ethey seem to talk mention
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> finland: abc not really. only one reporter in saudi arabia too..
<VOA:+report> attk was fairly high powered
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> press will get regular breifings -- Chmn Joint Chiefs
<nova:+report> finlandi: cnn 3 reporters were online all the time, abc/cbs staff were in the bomb shelter (:
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> will not say if we'll stop if Saddam crys 'uncle'
<Finland-i> is cnn now online?
<VOA:+report> Preliminary reports are very positive
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<Lost_Boy> I sent someone a mail message...had ALL log files. It was just accidently
<nova:+report> finlandi: thyr not sending report from baghdad though but the news briefing
<VOA:+report> Will not tell more about spesific targets
<Lost_Boy> removed. Please, send it back to me!!!!!!!
<dodo1> why are all the channels giving out sh** now ? anybody has latest news ?
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> we have not been tracking saddam for targeting -- joint chiefs
<spam> Saddam has not been targeted, and no one knows if he was in Baghdad
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> no bomb damage assesment either.
<VOA:+report> No bomb damage accesment
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<VOA:+report> 100's of sorties
<Mcn-Lehr> Perhaps the most interesting question just raised was that Saddam very well may not have the communications ability to transmit a cease fire/surrender
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> yes, but he had no comment...
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<VOA:+report> that's all from Pentagon
<nova:+report> Mcn-Lehr: the objective of the attack was to isolate iraq headquarters
<Finland-i> bbc - this is history in the making
<VOA:+report> avoiding sivilians
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<VOA:+report> civ
<NBC> 2000 lb bombs were used, CNN reporter says
<VOA_:+report> 100 ships including 6 aircraft carriers
<NBC> That means b52s
<VOA:+report> Largest force since D-day
<VOA:+report> No air resistance
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<Mcn-Lehr> "5 hits on saudi refinery "
<VOA:+report> Only Aerial attacks
<nova:+report> NBC : yes, cnn reporters told how the hotel shaked
<Finland-i> any IRAK response?
> kuwaiti airforce (us and french aircraft models) involved in some way
<Mcn-Lehr> Iraqi artillery hit saudi oil refinery 5 times apparently (CBS)
<NBC> CNN being secretive as to how they stayed on the air
<VOA:+report> Sanction's would not have worked
<nova:+report> pentagon avoids to give much operation details
<Mcn-Lehr> once again: iraqi attack on saudi arabia continues to shell saudi refinery
<VOA_:+report> US troops 4 miles from the border, refinery 8 miles inside...
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from DCLXVI: any further reports?
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<Lionel:+report> Iraq just attacked Saudi Arabian oil refinery.
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<NBC> Schwarzkopf released a letter exhorting troops to be "thunder and lightning" of Desert Storm
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<spam> ABC says there has been no SCUD firing now
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from Mcn-Lehr: iraqi artillery shelling saudi refinery as i type this
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<dl2p:+report> cite your sources...
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<nova:+report> "baghdad, bernie shaw, its very quiet, six o clock, relatively dark"
<VOA:+report> Saudi fighters also
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<VOA:+report> no word of casualties
<nova:+report> "baghdad, smoke from horizont, slight fog"
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<pjg:+report> .ky
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<CNN_> The CNN reporters in Baghdad heard another bombing run
> ~ 18,000 tons of ordinance dropped by us tonight!
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from oddjob.uchicago.edu: Received SQUIT cec2.wustl.edu from bucsd.bu.edu
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<dl2p:+report> powell claims that reports of Scud missles are false (sheradin news network(??))
> Minstry of Civil Defencse in Bahrain says iraqie missiles detected by them.
> but they fell short of their targets.
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<CNN_> Bernie Shaw explaining the situations envolved in the initial attack and report of it
<CNN_> stillness in Baghdad now...no electricity
<PeaceServ> Wallops from john: religious fanatics have taken over US government (FNN)
> israeli diplomat : all iraqi scud sites in range of israel have been put out of action...
<nova:+report> "battery povered equipment"
> all known atomic/chemical weapon plants destroyed.
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<VOA:+report> No reactions from Diplomats of UN
<nova:+report> "need to recharge the batteries and go to the streets"
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> israeli admin: iraqie parliament and pres. palace DIRECT HITS!
> [btw, how do you spell iraqie (sheepish)]
<NBC> Israeli health minister "Israel always ready for negotiations"
<CNN_> Prez tried to send a letter to hussein
<NBC> ABC: Iraqi
*LughSamd* do you have confirmation on the strikes?
<CNN_> and the iraqis wouldn't except
<CNN_> letter explaining the attack
-> *lughsamd* according to ABC, parliament and palace are hit...thats all I know.
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<Mcn-Lehr> quaze: those weren't israeli planes doing it though right?
-> *lughsamd* actually, ABC is quoting an israeli source.
<CNN_> Objectives: liberate Kuwait; stabalize region
> 8) no, our forces.
> nbc: ok, thanks 8)
<VOA:+report> UN security council will return in 2 hours
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<NBC> Israeli radio reporting that 5 Iraqi missles exploded in air
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<spam> NBC: Over Israeli airspace??
<FINL-BBC> israel going active /BBC
<NBC> Didn't say, anyone else hear this?
<VOA:+report> NBC: chemicals?
<CNN> reports of scuds are uncomfirmed
> spam: short of targets, but past bahrain.
> cnn: no, bahrain civil defense reports confirmation. they tracked them going past.
<CNN> abc: Cool
> but they fell short of their targets.
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<FINL-BBC> is nbc envoius to cnn?
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<nova:+report> gotta go, congrats to everyone of the biggest irc ch ever. well be waiting daylight in baghdad and at least cnn should be able to tell what has happened. also husseins rely is still a ???
<CNN> wives of military personel are pro-invasion
<NBC> FINL: envoius?
<nova:+report> reply..
<CNN> bue nova
<Mcn-Lehr> All the networks must hate CNN since dick cheney mentioned them as being their best source on the effictiveness of their attacks. :)
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<Nati> Nothing exploded over Israel. Still most of the ppl sleeping. Civil defence state was called, but no alert yet.
<CNN> <--- :)
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<VOA:+report> No counterattack...
<CNN> *smile*
<CNN> CNN now just talking to a wife...
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<FINL-BBC> nbc - weren't they wondering why cnn is able to be online from bagdad
<NBC> FINL: Yes, Brokaw asked Shaw how he stayed on, he said he would tell him face to face later
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<FINL-BBC> bbc - to all western civilians onmiddle east - keep your heads down
<Mcn-Lehr> Rep Lee Aspin (chairman armed services committee) points out that saddam might not be able to surrender/order cease fire
<Mcn-Lehr> (due to lack of communications ability)
<CNN> US embassy in jordan is roomered to be evacuated...roomer false
<NBC> <-- schmoozing family right now
> nbc: any families from norfolk on NBC?
<NBC> Not as yet, ABC
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-> *nbc* oh. we're only the largest naval base. oh well. lemme know if any turn up
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-> *hbo* as in Home Box Office? They have news?
*NBC* Okey dokey. :) I used to be stationed at Langley, so I know
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<CNN> Jerusalem: "danger to israel is diminishing"
-> *nbc* hehe They all recieved email yesterday at langely. they were put on "stage 2 alert" or something like that.
*HBO* yes, trying to tone won the hectic situation here.. too seriuos..
> 100 cruise missiles launched from navy ships. == 1/5 total available.
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*NBC* I can imagine!
<CNN> Quiet in israel...Tel Aviv is quiet
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-> *hbo* 8) hehe well, its serious, but not overly so!
*Tre`* You watching ABC?
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<CNN> Great relief to Israel as well as US
-> *tre`* yeah.
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*Tre`* don't bet on that 1/5 th....
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*Chad* Is tehre a limit to this channel?
-> *tre`* but only cause I'm at work and dont have CNN 8(
<Nati> Israel: everybody, except for emergancy economy workers, is ordered to stay at home, get the masks ready (though not use them)
*Tre`* more like 1/10th I bet
<VOA:+report> EC miniters to meet in Paris
-> *chad* I dont think so.
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-> *chad* not for number of users. you cant talk though unlesss you are giving a network report
*Tre`* All that I can get in is Fox, and ABC (computers!!!!)
<VOA:+report> Kohl said that Germany will do everything possible to achieve peace
<NBC> Bush signed directive authorizing attack yesterday morning
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-> *tre`* hehehe yeah, our sun net is interfering with VOA on the radio! 8(
*Chad* why?
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-> *chad* cause there are 100+ users on at times!
<Nati> Israely TV: Iraq may still have a launcher which somehow survived, and so we are told to wait untill the morning.
*Tre`* yeah
> baghdad radio back on the air
<VOA:+report> Eoropean Community, emergency meeting, no reasin
<NBC> Billy Graham is guest at White House. Ack!
> reciting the Khoran.
*Chad* did you set that up?
*Tre`* I wish that I was home with my ham stuff....
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-> *chad* no, lynx did but he is gone. you wanna give a network report?
<VOA:+report> Nikkei is going up again :)
<CNN> Saudi Arabia: "waiting period over...war will take as little as 2 weeks"
-> *tre`* yeah, I know what you mean! we had some israelis here though!
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* Ely H* irc@bimacs.biu.ac.il (Eldad Yahel)
-> *tre`* still do! tye /who -h *.il
*Chad* no, we are up to 130 on this channel - A record I'm sure!
<CNN> "Iraqis soldiers will defect"
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*Tre`* what was that?
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<CNN> "Saddam will try to escape...a coward at heart"
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-> *tre`* if you type "/who -h *.il" you'll see who's on from isreal.
> cnn: tried to escape how?
<CNN> --saudi newpaper editor
> <===== families from Fort Bragg, NC
<CNN> ABC: those were comments by a Saudi
<VOA:+report> Sudan, is the only country that might take him
> cnn: oh, ok 8)
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<Nati> The ooccupied teretories are under cefue. Nothing there yet.
<NBC> If Bush meets with NFL chairman as scheduled Friday, situation will be good
<Zeppelin> Thanks. CBS reported that the Scudd missile reports were dudds, but some of them were actually launched and fell short of Saudi Arabia.
<Nati> cefue=cerfue
<VOA_:+report> Sudan declared 'Holy War' about 3 ago against enemy countries of Iraq
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<VOA_:+report> +hours
<CNN> VOA_: please explain
<Absinthe> on CNN, replay of President's speech from 9:00 pm EST
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<VOA_:+report> CNN: That was the information being available in the Text-TV at 2:00 AM EET
> SA was first country notified (this morning)
<FINL-BBC> hmm..prime-time war..
<NBC> Tokyo market fell 300 points in opening rounds
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<CBS> Has anyone heard of anything over HAM and Amateur radio?
<CNN> Sudan is pro or anti Iraq??
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<VOAeurope:+report> NBC: it rose 150 later that morning
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<CNN> "Mamoth force"
<CBS> Jordanian Ambassador to the U.S., On CBS.
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> state dept. confirms no iraqi retaliation yet though...
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<CNN> F15, F4 fighters
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<CNN> <--summary of events to date
<CNN_2> goals: clear path for later attacks, sever communications
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<CBS> CBS is filling time with boring consultants.
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<NBC> ABC: Well, he was already a guest at White House, NBC says, but still scary
<VOAeurope:+report> voa is repeating Bush's speech
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> yes, very. why not just call nancy's astrologer?
<CBS> Pentagon says war is going "Very, Very well."
<NBC> Call to prayer sounding in Aman Jordan
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<FINL-BBC> Going to other channel..I must say that..well..thanks all.. this night has shown the power of IRC..coming back soon..
> 6hrs since operation began, 3:18 since we learned we were at war.
> <===== first commercial in about an hour 8)
<CBS> Iraqi artillery fired on a Saudi Arabian oil refinery.
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*Lost_Boy* Add me to op list please!
<spam> Hormel Inc. (maker of SPAM) has no comment on the US invasion of Iraq at this time.
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<NBC> <-- wondering what reaction will be in streets of Jordan
-> *lost_boy* ok!
*Lost_Boy* Thanks!
<CNN_2> most missile bases targeted were destroyed
-> *spam* hehehehe
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*** Mode change (-o spam ) on channel +report by NBC
<Lost_Boy> Still logging the entire session....
*** Spork is now known as Spork-non
<CBS> CBS Reporter was eyewitness to artillery fire as it destroyed the refinery. Finally, news and not that consultant.
<VOAeurope:+report> Pr. Kuwait will once again be free.
<Mermaid:+report> *Splash*
<Lost_Boy> Send mail to me if you want it...it is jc@raven.bu.edu
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-> *lost_boy* so how long is that log by now?
<CNN_2> attack was a "blow-out", Iraqis have very little idea of what is happening
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<Lost_Boy> I will send it out tonight -=- later on....And it is over 2 hours long...
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-> *lost_boy* how many bytes?
<CBS> U.N. Secretary General says he is "deeply sorrowed by the events of this evening."
<Lost_Boy> Not totally complete, as I have been hitting emacs buffer limits.
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<Lost_Boy> But, I have been trying to use my other account to get what i miss
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<CNN_2> dawn breaking in Baghdad, quiet, firetrucks appearing
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<Lost_Boy> I am on a xterminal, using more than one window.
<CNN_2> first chance to sit instead of crawling around
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<CBS> CBS: Daybreak in Saudi Arabi, no more planes have returned.
-> *qbert* its limited to people giving news reports. all others are silent.
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<VOAeurope:+report> daybreak here too. VOAeurope signing off.
*** Qbert is now known as ok
*** ok is now known as qbert
<CNN_2> "effect of being at ground zero comperable to being at cape kennedy, except more sporadic"
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<VOAeurope:+report> This will not be another Vietnam <-- Bush
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<CBS> CBS broke to local news. Be back in a while.
<Lost_Boy> Send mail to jc@raven.bu.edu if you want the logfile.
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-> *lost_boy* have you got my earlier message (from bianco@cs.odu.edu) about the log file or should I re-send it?
<CNN_2> early morning fog rolling in in Baghdad, buses starting up
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-> *lost_boy* I sent it to bass instead of raven.
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> cnn_2: buses as in public transportation ?
*Lost_Boy* Yep, I got it...I reached my quota there...had to switch accounts.
<CBS> F-16's and C-130's left from Michigan tonight. Dest Unknown.
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-> *lost_boy* hehehe I know how that goes!
<CNN_2> Q'ABC: yes
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<Lost_Boy> Changed my mind...Got a better idea....
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<Lost_Boy> I am going to set the log file on cs.bu.edu
*** qbert is now known as How_Do_i_
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<CBS> Selfridge Int'l Airbase, Mich. Reports of F-16's leaving.
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<Lost_Boy> You can anonymous ftp it from there.
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*** CBS is now known as NBC
<CNN_2> police cars and taxis only road activity during night
> anybody heard any definite casualties yet?
<Lost_Boy> If you do not know how to ftp, please ask local computer experts
*** NBC is now known as NBC-CBS
*** There are 242 users on 99 servers
*** 31 users have connection to the twilight zone
*** There are 2 yet unknown connections
*** Mode change (+o os9a ) on channel +report by os9a
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*** russell is now known as NBC
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<Nati> Michael Gordus (Israeli ham radio expert, for Israely TV): Radio Bagdhad gets on the air for a minute or two and then dies.
<Swan> Has anyone else heard a strange rumor about a sniper on californias I-5
<NBC-CBS> NBC- No noticeable return of American Aircraft.
<fin-bbc> nati - no enough power
<spam> NBC-CBS: Are aircraft still missing?
<NBC-CBS> Nati: Did the radio broadcast warnings, then die?
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<Lost_Boy> No, it is the raw file... I am not going to do much editing,
> nbc-cbs : I heard they were reciting the Khoran.
<Ryman:+report> any views on this being a 'PrimeTime war'?
<NBC:+report> Earlier warnings in Israel were not drills after all, authorites were concerned
<NBC-CBS> Spam: No, reporters just say that they haven't seen any planes returning.
<Nati> the brodcast keeps comeing back for shor pieriods. It's strugeling
> btw, anybody who wants my log file can mail me at bianco@cs.odu.edu if they want it also.
<CNN_2> "If this was surgical bombing, I don't want to be on the operating table"
<Swan> editorial comment: bernard shaw(CNN) is normally a very stern and serious man, I've never heard him crack so many jokes in my life.
<PeaceServ> Wallops from eagle: Could someone boot Tre' off the system. I'm with him now and he isn't logged into IRC from vela.acs.oakland.edu at all. Something's screwy.
> army recruiting station splattered with red paint and peace signs....
<fin-bbc> report vrom wwarship in bbc
<VOAeuro2:+report> Prime-time war (?) 5 AM
<NBC:+report> F16 is leaving Saudi Arabia heading north for Kuwait
<NBC:+report> No wait, it's a Tornado
<NBC-CBS> NBC- Another plane just took off. British plane.
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<NBC-CBS> Two of them. Leaving in pairs, it's daylight now.
#banshee# Zephyr going down *immediately* for an buffer upgrade.
*** EOF from server, reconnecting.
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*** Unable to connect to port 6667 of server zephyr.cair.du.edu.
*** Reason: Connection refused
*** Connecting to port 6667 of server xanth.cs.odu.edu
*** Welcome to the Internet Relay Network, QuazeABC
*** Your host is xanth.cs.odu.edu, running version 2.5.1.bu.09a
*** This server was created Wed Jan 2 1991 at 22:46:11 EST
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<fin-bbc> 17 min before 0 acrion started
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<CNN_2> young recruits (15 yrs+) shooting machine guns upwards during the night
*** QuazeABC is bianco@blizzard.cs.odu.edu (Distant Astronomical Object) on channel +report
*** on irc via server xanth.cs.odu.edu (Official Old Dominion University IRC Server! (SDY))
*Tre`* are all of the IRC system messages in there?
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-> *CNN* could you restore my chop please?
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#johnnyb# helium.elec.ufl.edu has been upgraded for more connections (buffer) and is still client open!
-> *tre`* many of them. I'm gonna try to automatically take them out...
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*** QuazeABC is bianco@blizzard.cs.odu.edu (Distant Astronomical Object) on channel +report
*** on irc via server xanth.cs.odu.edu (Official Old Dominion University IRC Server! (SDY))
<NBC-CBS> Israeli general from Tel-Aviv is talking about Israeli danger.
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<Nati> I just caught Jordan radio here. regular brodcast, as if there was no war
<CNN_2> How is server astsun.astro.virginia.edu doing for a load?
> NBC-CBS: which channel
*** Cannot send to that channel
<Swan> CNN gang in bagdad expresses hope their video tapes will be released tomorrow. good luck guys. (confiscated by iraqi's)
*** Lost_Boy is jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel +report
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Lost_Boy :has been touched by magic forces
#banshee# Sorry if it caused any inconvience. zephyr now has a *large* buffer and should be able to handle server traffic better.
<spam> I will be upgrading the buffer on minnie.cc.utexas.edu, which is client open
*Tre`* if you want to send me a copy when I it is done (or when you start a second half) I will grep out the extras....
-> *LOST_BOY* could you restore me?
<PeaceServ> Wallops from eagle: Oops that's spelled Tre` (note the reversed ')
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*** Welcome to the Internet Relay Network, QuazeABC
*** Your host is zephyr.cair.du.edu, running version 2.5.1.bu.09a
*** This server was created Wed Jan 16 1991 at 20:27:04 MST
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<CNN_2> back in Norfolk for human interest angle
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*** QuazeABC is bianco@blizzard.cs.odu.edu (Distant Astronomical Object) on channel +report
*** on irc via server zephyr.cair.du.edu (University of Denver's International Server)
*Lost_Boy* I forgot how../mode ?
> cnn2: what they saying in norfolk?
*** Cannot send to that channel
-> *lost_boy* "/mode +report +o QuazeABC"
-> *cnn2:* what they saying in norfolk?
*** cnn2:: No such nickname
<NBC-CBS> The Israeli General is talking about the dangers posed by Scud missiles in Iraq. Brokaw is also talking about Iraqi inabilities to respond.
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-> *CNN_2cnn2:* what they saying in norfolk?
*** CNN_2cnn2:: No such nickname
-> *CNN_2* cnn2: what they saying in norfolk?
*Lost_Boy* There you go!
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-> *lost_boy* thanks!
<CNN_2> Coast Guard regulars in resturaunt being quizzed
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<Nati> Radio report from me: I can get 2 aran staitions trhat I can't ID, which are talking about Qwait, and the Jordan radio which is brodcasting music
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*Lost_Boy* no problem
<NBC:+report> Israeli general expect terrorism but says shouldn't be too worried
*** NBC-CBS is now known as CBS
<CNN_2> Q'ABC: most are worried but are very supportive
Channel Nickname S User@Host (N^Nu)
+WAR Peppar H d90-pps@lambda4.sm.luth.se (Peter Peppar Parnes)
+report peppar2 H d90-pps@lambda4.sm.luth.se (Peter Peppar Parnes)
-> *peppar2* just got your mail. I'll be mailing them out tomorrow okj?
<fin-bbc> where are logfiles?
-> *fin-bbc* mail me (bianco@cs.odu.edu) and you can have mine tomorrow...
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*** Lost_Boy: Nickname doesn't exist, cannot take privileges
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*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 20:33:04 1991)
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*** Lost_Boy is jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Lost_Boy : Lost_Boy is not here
*** Mode change (+ ) on channel +report by QuazeABC
<CNN_2> military families getting support from churches and navy
*** Lost_Boy : Lost_Boy is not here
*** Mode change (+ ) on channel +report by QuazeABC
<CBS> F-117A's, Stealth, then F-15E is supposed order of attack.
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-> *lost_boy* there ya go 8) was watching for ya to come back hehehe
<Lost_Boy> QuazeABC -=- Thanks buddy...
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> uh huh.
<Nati> To all that asked: Right now most ppl here are sleeping. Ppl have been ordered to stay in thier houses, except for workers needed in the emergancy setup here (Melach) which includes about 250,000 ppl.
<Lost_Boy> (* grin *) You got this thing down as well as I do...
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<Lost_Boy> The log file will be there by midnight people....I don't want to put
<Swan> jordani reporter says "jordan is keeping its border closed to people from those countries who refuse to pay for their exit and care" (like phillipines, sri lanka, etc)
<Lost_Boy> it there until then...The net is hell as it is...
*PJo* Could all log files be placed to some site where they could be ftp'd from? Do you know how many ppl are logging?
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<Swan> the number of stranded refugees will run into the tens if not hundreds of thousands.
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<CNN_2> Jordanians unhappy, see strong young country turning around and attacking neighbors
<Nati> A civil defence state has been called at about 2:30 am local time (30 mins after war broke) but no alarms were sounded
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<Lost_Boy> The logfile of this channel for the last 2-3 hours will be in cs.bu.edu
-> *pjo* probably. I'm trying to set up an ftp for them here...
<Lost_Boy> sometime after midnight this evening...
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<NBC:+report> Pentagon corr. says Hussein wasn't really a target
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<Nati> Right now both 'Kol-Israel' and 'Galai-Zhal are broadcasting from Israel
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*PJo* That would be great. :)
<Lost_Boy> It is over 100 kb already
<CNN_2> many Jordanians willing to fight for Hussein tho, Americans seen as trying to shatter arab alliances
<VOAeuro2:+report> Lost_Boy I have about 120K of it ...
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<CBS> Demonstrations already in San Francisco, burning US flags.
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<Nati> The two big staitions will unite in 20 minutes for emergancy broadcasts
> OK: if anyone who is sharing a log could ftp them to xanth.cs.odu.ede and place them in /incoming/misc I'd appreciate it. Have the filenames be storm-<ircnick> or somthing similar ok?
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<Lost_Boy> I have it in several files...not sure how much
> that way we'll all be able to get them..
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*Crawdad* LESS CHATTER, please...
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<fin-bbc> nati - is TV broadcasting
<CBS> Anyone in Michigan. CBS goes nationwide to Dearborn.
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<CNN_2> CNN starting to look for filler material, starting to question whoever they have online at the time
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from polaris.ctr.columbia.edu: Received SQUIT bimacs.biu.ac.il from bucsd.bu.edu
-> *crawdad* just trying to coordinate logfiles. seems everyone wants 'em.
<fin-bbc> bbc reporting from the command post!
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*** Mode change (+amt ) on channel +report by bimacs.biu.ac.il
-> *fin-bbc* who'se command post?
<Nati> TV here has been broadcasting since 3 AM in a speacial broadcast
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*** boy: No such nickname
*** BOY was noar@wisdocs.wisdom.weizmann.ac.il (peulot-noar students) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bimacs.biu.ac.il (Wed Jan 16 20:39:34 1991)
*** lostboy: No such nickname
*fin-bbc* joint forces
*** EricBlade is now known as Recording
*** Lost_Boy is jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel +report
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Lost_Boy :has been touched by magic forces
-> *fin-bbc* ok...
-> *fin-bbc* thanks.
<CNN_2> Isreal: emergency declared, wish Amer. forces godspeed, now waiting to see what happens
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*** qbert is now known as is_this
*** is_this is now known as just_from
*** just_from is now known as tv
<NBC:+report> British radio: iraqi nuke capability and H2 and H3 destroyed
-> *qbert* tv, Voice of America, BBC, cable, shortwave, firsthand...
*** qbert: No such nickname
<Nati> (I am now listening to Galatzh (radio) and the Israely TV)
*** Signoff: Ely
-> *tv* tv, Voice of America, BBC, cable, shortwave, firsthand...
*** tv is now known as qbert
*** Signoff: Lost_Boy
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 20:41:11 1991)
*** Mode change (+o Ely ) on channel +report by bimacs.biu.ac.il
*** Mode change (+amt ) on channel +report by bimacs.biu.ac.il
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 20:41:11 1991)
*** Mode change (+amt ) on channel +report by jerry.tom.astem.or.jp
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 20:41:11 1991)
*** Lost_Boy is jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Signoff: X
*** Signoff: dave
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<Nati> (local time here is one hour before Iraq, +2.00 GMT)
<NBC:+report> Delta flight to frankfurt from atlanta was turned around for security reasons
<CNN_2> Isreali communications urging people to stay home, gas masks ready, military on readiness, palestinians radioing in and out but no actions in palestinian territories yet
*** TomCouey is now known as Neat_way_
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<CNN_2> human interest angle from Independance, Missouri
<Swan> dept foreign minister of israel on now.
*** to_send is now known as msgs
<Swan> "israel not involved in this conflict, but we watch it carefully. Wish the americans luck. blah blah blah blah"
<CBS> Bush has authorized oil distribution from Strategic Oil reserve.
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*** msgs is now known as TomCouey
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<CBS> Oil at almost $40-$41 a barrel.
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<Nati> Israel (those that are awake) are now ready with masks within reach and a isolated room ready
*** proteus is now known as Gorby
<NBC:+report> d/mode +report +o crawd
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<CBS> Tre`: CBS didn't say. I believe it was somewhere in themiddle $30's.
<Crawdad> Note: destruction of nuclear plants almost certainly implies release of radioactive materials!
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<Nati> Full cerfue in teretorie
<Nati> s
*ell* WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY xanth.cs.odu.ede ? we cannot connect there. is this a typo ? or if not, please give me the IP-Number..
<nbc:+report> Not necessarily crawdad depends on where material was
<CBS> VOAeuro2: Yes. Dan Rather reported oil prices have swung downward slightly.
-> *ell* sorry.... xanth.cs.odu.edu , not *.ede ....
<CNN_2> military analyst now on, just restating what has been said already
<CBS> CBS Reports NO American Aircraft loss and NO Iraqi Aircraft getting off the ground.
-> *ell* there probably aren't any there yet if you're looking....
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<VOAeuro2:+report> Does anyone have verifications about the refinery hits ?
<nbc:+report> Bush lookalike talking about situation
<Nati> For the first time since 1973 Emergancy-state-economie was announced tonight
<CBS> VOA: Yes, CBS has an eyewitness that saw it. Refinery was 8 miles from Kuwait Border.
-> *nati* what does this imply? what conditions change now that it is in effect?
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<VOAeuro2:+report> CBS: And US troops were 4 miles from the border ?
<Nati> For the first time ever (since it was est. 1974) Civil Defence State was announced tonight
*** Wildstar is kraje_d@drizzle.cs.odu.edu (Donald Krajewski) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server xanth.cs.odu.edu (Official Old Dominion University IRC Server! (SDY))
*** Wildstar :has been touched by magic forces
*** nbc is now known as NBC
<CBS> VOA: U.S. Troops were not near this refinery.
*** Terence is now known as CNN
Channel Nickname S User@Host (N^Nu)
* Scott H scott@breeze.cs.odu.edu (Scott D. Yelich)
-> *scott* can your robot gateway messages between channels still?
<NBC:+report> Col Summers says he thinks ground forces will be needed at some time
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*** qbert is now known as Husein
*** Scott is scott@breeze.cs.odu.edu (Scott D. Yelich) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server xanth.cs.odu.edu (Official Old Dominion University IRC Server! (SDY))
<CBS> Shavlul: Dow Jones hasn't yet opened. Haven't heard anything about gold prices worldwide, except oil.
*Scott* yes
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<CNN_2> CNN: communications probs with Jordan
<Nati> Not much activity here now. radio/tv is operateing. Ppl should stay at home, except milt and those that work in the Emergancy Economey
*** CNN is now known as Terence
<CBS> Be back in 5.
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-> *scott* is it runnable by me? I'd like to gateway messages to myself.
<VOAeuro2:+report> CBS: VOAeurope told that gold prices were rising rapidly at one moment
*Scott* not outwardly... I could mail it to you..
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<Nati> Emergancy Economey means that all factories are closed, inc banks and such, except those that are vital, which now operate under government control
<Nati> (all this is refering to Israel)
<NBC:+report> Summers: Iraq commanders are at a disadvantage because they risk education if they take initiative and are wrong
> live television from SA
<NBC:+report> Education? Argh, Execution
*Swan* please reinstate me again. :(
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<CNN_2> most Iraqi airplanes destroyed on ground, Republican Guard is decimated
<Nati> Emergancy State means that everybody should stay at home, ready with masks and an isolated room. No educaition system
<CNN_2> balance of Iraqi troops expected to surrender
-> *scott* if you would, I would appreciate it. do I need a datafile for this also? or just if I need it to respond to people?
<Nati> sorry, that was a defenition of Civil defence state...
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*Scott* no
-> *swan* there ya go!
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-> *scott* ok, if you could send it, I'd appreciate it.
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*Swan* phew. you're a dear. :)
<Mermaid:+report> *Splash*
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*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Swan :has been touched by magic forces
-> *swan* *blush* 8)
*friend* [SPY] <dragon/+WAR> matrix no
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*friend* [SPY] <Wayne/+WAR> Breeze - were F-117's confirmed?
*friend* [CHANNEL] X --> +WAR
*friend* [CHANNEL] Shiva --> +WAR
*friend* [SPY] <Bad_Co/+WAR> f111's are the same fighter bombers used to bomb libya
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*Scott* are you getting spy repots
*friend* [CHANNEL] RUN269 --> +WAR
*friend* [SPY] <Jethryck/+WAR> i dont know if f117's were used - tho the beginning battles would be the best use for them
*friend* [SPY] <Robert2/+WAR> Whats the time in the Middle east at present ?
-> *scott* yeah.
<CNN_2> reestablished communications with Jordan, little activity on streets
*friend* [CHANNEL] Terence --> +WAR
*friend* [SPY] <bis/+WAR> Matrix And you?
*friend* [CHANNEL] +WAR --> ki
*friend* [SPY] <dragon/+WAR> I believe 7am
<Swan> Has anyone heard word about the press pools?
*Scott* from +WAR
*friend* [SPY] <Xenon/+WAR> I heard of a squadron of F-15E's...
*friend* [SPY] <Bad_Co/+WAR> 6 30 am or so
*friend* [SPY] <krista2/+WAR> 6.55
*friend* [SIGNOFF] Bravo
-> *scott* but I wanted to send them to someone else 8)
*friend* [SPY] <RUN269/+WAR> its about 5 55 am
*friend* [SPY] <Nina/+WAR> F117's= stealth black jet.
*friend* [SPY] <Dodgeball/+WAR> Shivas got a girlfriend na na na na na na
*friend* [SPY] <Jethryck/+WAR> rob2 early morning 6-7am
*friend* [SPY] <Breeze/+WAR> havn't sen any confirmation on aoircraft type other than B-52's
*friend* [SPY] <X/+WAR> 6 53am
*friend* [SPY] <Matrix/+WAR> me? all for it.
*friend* [SPY] <Bad_Co/+WAR> F15 includes f15e's
*Scott* who?
<Lost_Boy> A log file is on cs.bu.edu in /bin with the time...It will be updated
*friend* [SPY] <krista2/+WAR> it's 6.55 am in iraq
<Lost_Boy> at midnight.
*friend* [SPY] <Shiva/+WAR> Shiva got 12 netgirlfriends So there!
-> *scott* he's changed his mind now 8) oh well.
<fin-bbc> is cnn still online from baghdad?
*friend* [SPY] <Xenon/+WAR> B-52's go nowhere without wild weasels... B-52's also don't do surgical strikes...
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*friend* [SPY] <rodrigar/+WAR> saddam is watching mtv
*friend* [SPY] <bis/+WAR> dodgeball Jealous of Shiva, eh?
*friend* [SPY] <krista2/+WAR> shiva aint got me, so there
*friend* [SPY] <Jethryck/+WAR> i think its kind of amusing that b52's were used. the old stuff alongise all the latest hi tech...
-> *scott* could you cut off the spy? I've got too much here as it is! 8)
<Lost_Boy> Yes, it is there now.
*friend* [SPY] <Robert2/+WAR> rodrigar How do u know that ???
*friend* [SPY] <Agenta/+WAR> shiva is gay!!
*friend* [SPY] <Agenta/+WAR> )
*friend* [CHANNEL] eyeq --> +WAR
<CNN_2> haven't had anything live from baghdad for awhile now
*friend* [CHANNEL] Kato --> +WAR
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*friend* [SPY] <Breeze/+WAR> B-52's where in the air over Iraq
*friend* [CHANNEL] +WAR --> X
*Scott* sure
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*friend* [SPY] <rodrigar/+WAR> he7s right here with me.
*friend* [SPY] <Shiva/+WAR> did I say I wanted you dearheart??? *wink*
*friend* [SPY] <Xenon/+WAR> (forget the number of the weasels....)
*friend* [CHANNEL] +WAR --> Kato
*friend* [SPY] <Nina/+WAR> Any B-2's?
-> *scott* thanks 8) we've got pretty good 'live' network updates here if you wanna listen.
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<Nati> The civil defence state will probably last 'till the weekend
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<Nati> the teretories are now under very strict cerfew. No rallies posible there
<NBC:+report> Just called Offutt Air Force Base (SAC HQ) no visitors allowed on base, others must have two forms of ID
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<NBC:+report> Airspace over Saudi Arabia closed to all commercial traffic
<CNN_2> early morning fog, things quiet, refinery looks intact, broadcast tower looks intact
<Swan> The most significant developments have been 1) decimation of the republican guard (elite troops) 2) near elimination of iraqi air force 3) command and non convenentional weapon centers hit. They hit some scuds too.
<CNN_2> all phone lines have been shut down
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<VOAeuro2:+report> VOA's transmission ended ... gotta switch to YLE.
-> *scott* you dont. its limited to those giving network reports..if you wanna give one, I'll make you an chop.
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-> *scott* what the hell....there ya go 8)
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*Scott* thank you
> abc signing off their coverage...
<Lost_Boy> the internet address is 128.197.2.1
> hey, when's nightline? they promised more coverage. Local news now.
<CNN_2> no one allowed to phone in or out of Baghdad
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> F-15 fighters from langely (here) seen leaving SA heading north.
*shavlul* nightline's in 3 1/2 hours here :( old news (Pacific Standard Time) . Should be 11:30pm
<Nati> TV, radio, papers, phone, elctricity and watter in Israel are all OK
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<CNN_2> rush hour is not active, only about 1/20 or less usual traffic
-> *shavlul* ok, thanks. thats 1/2 hr here..
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*elfie* how old is your news about the F-15's headin north?
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<NBC:+report> NBC off for local news
-> *elfie* I don't know. I think about 1.5 hours, but they didnt excplicitly say.
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*** on irc via server astsun.astro.Virginia.EDU (University of Virginia 2.5.1bu8gbl1)
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<Nati> All major radio staitions have just united into emergancy broadcast (in Israel)
<Scott> 27th 71st from langley
<Swan> Bernard Shaw(CNN) points out that the bombing he witnessed appeared to be very accurate.
<CBS> Nati: What's the message say?
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<Nati> CGS: what message ?
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<CBS> CBS reports Bagdad refinery hit.
<Scott> threatcon bravo at nasa/langley
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> threatcon B in progress at langely.
<Nati> CGS=CBS
<CBS> Nati: The United Broadcast.
<Scott> I got mail earlier today..
<fin-bbc> in what directory..logs
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-> *fin-bbc* xanth.cs.odu.edu /incoming/misc
<Lost_Boy> Iraqi is fired artilary into SA
<Nati> It is just news, now. The united broadcast will continue until civil defence state is over
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<YLE-Fin:+report> YLE reports that Iraq has done no successful missile strikes anywhere, and that most of Iraq's missile resources has been destroyed.
<Nati> They are allso giveing instruction from IDF spokesman
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<CBS> Nati: IDF? Define, please.
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<Nati> IDF= Israely Defence Forces (the Israely Army)
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<Nati> 6 AM here. Still dark here. Sunrise just started
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<CBS> CBS: Hundreds of airplanes from land bases from 4 countries was/is going "very well."
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<PeaceServ> Wallops from Blitz: Anything happining in the gulf
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<YLE-Fin:+report> Iraq is believed to proceed an air raid to Israeli. Israeli is conscious of this, and Israeli's air defense is at alert state.
<Nati> (anybody interested in emergancy phone ## in Israel :-)
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*** on irc via server arrakis.engin.umich.edu (University of Michigan, USA (client-open))
*** Nati :has been touched by magic forces
<Scott> YLE: WHEN? Numbers?
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*** Ely is irc@bimacs.biu.ac.il (Eldad Yahel) on channel +report
*** on irc via server bimacs.biu.ac.il ([BIMACS.CS.BIU.AC.IL] Bar-Ilan University, Israel)
*** Ely :has a connection to the twilight zone
*** Ely :has been touched by magic forces
<Nati> Sunshine here. allmost light
<Lost_Boy> the log file will be at 128.197.2.1 (cs.bu.edu) in pub/lost_boy-logfile-TIME
<CBS> CBS is detailing the different fighters used in the attacks.
<Lost_Boy> with "TIME" being the time I put it there,
-> *lost_boy* how bout sticking it in xanth.cs.odu.edu /incoming/misc to try to consolidate them?
<fin-bbc> still over 200 users--wow
<YLE-Fin:+report> Scott: There was no mention of the time when Iraq would attempt the air raid
*Lost_Boy* I will throw it there as well.
<Nati> (I need some cofee. I am tierd)
-> *lost_boy* merci beaucoup!
<Scott> YLE: Where did this info come from. Other info says much of Iraqi air forces are "decimated"
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> <==== local reporter at SURFLANT in norfolk.
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<Nati> Israel is ready for air raids. All citizens have prepared isolated rooms and have gas masks and other protection equipment
<CBS> CBS reports no signs of any Air to Air combat and hardly any, if any at all, Iraqi air force got off the ground.
<YLE-Fin:+report> Scott: Yes, and YLE news said also that if Iraq's air resources are too small, they would try a missile attack.
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<NBC:+report> NBC is off, so I'm just gonna listen awhile. Later all.
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<Nati> Israely airforce has been on alert since sunday...
> yle-fin: but earlier, reports were that all known missile sites in range of isreal where destroyed....bogus reports earlier?
<Scott> norfolk is in a "threat" condition...
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-> *scott* yeah 8(
<Scott> navy personnel have been told to stay out of theatres, malls, food stores.
<Nati> (now only a bunch of commentators here compareing all this to 1967)
<Scott> I wonder about college....
<Scott> CNN had two reporteres in norfolk.
-> *scott* you think YOU wonder! I'm here! I'll probably ave a carbomb in my car or something....
<YLE-Fin:+report> QuazeABC: Possibly a fake ... I don't quite believe that every one missile site has been destroyed.
*Scott* hh
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*Scott* heh
> yle-fin: me neither, but they only said the "known" sites...
-> *scott* 8)
<PeaceServ> Wallops from banshee: robert, comment?
<russell:+report> Local news says security is very tight at Offutt (SAC HQ)
<CBS> CBS reports Baghdad raids continue.
<Ely:+report> n
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*** listen: No such nickname
*** listen was weintrau@ss1.eecs.uic.edu (Jon Weintraub) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server garfield.mit.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:15:20 1991)
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<Scott> no more weather reports from Mid east.
<Ely:+report> Saddam talks on radio-bagdag
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> for security reasons, we're no longer getting weather reports form SA
<CBS> Ely: Where did you get that info?
<Nati> radio bagdhad is no trying to broadcast. Saddam is speaking
<Scott> ely: specifics.
> saying what?
<Ely:+report> CBS: Israeli radio
<Nati> I cannot understand arabic well, and so have no idea what he is saying...
<Ely:+report> QABC: no info yet.
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> ely: mostly 'breast-beating' then?
<CBS> CBS finally reports on Saddam talking.
> ABC still nothing. we're on local news here...
<russell:+report> NBC as well.
<CBS> They don't yet KNOW if it's Saddam.
*** zephyr.cair.du.edu : Wednesday January 16 1991 -- 21:17 MST
<Scott> quaze: ch 15/23
<spam> I'm switching to NBC
<Nati> Saddm said: War has started. Ammericans will be taught a lesson.
<Ely:+report> QABC: well, it seems that he is not surrending. kinda relegiuos speaks
<Nati> (rough translation)
<Lost_Boy> BRB -=- Q-ABC add me when I get back,
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-> *scott* thanks...
<CBS> CBS is talking about an imitation of Saddam who might be the one talking.
*Scott* sure
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*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
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*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
<Nati> might be
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
*** Mode change (+o friend ) on channel +report by Scott
*** lost_boy: No such nickname
*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:18:45 1991)
-> *scott* uhmm...he's not gonna be talking a lot is he?
<Swan> Turkey says: you can use turkish bases to attack iraq to US
*Scott* im trying to report from pbs through him... it's me
> abc news back (sorta)
<fin-bbc> shaw is smelling something in baghdad.. ;)
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-> *scott* ok, can he change his nick to PBS?
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<CBS> CBS Off to local news.
<russell:+report> Local ABC talking about return of SAC desert band.
*Lost_Boy* help!!
*Lost_Boy* *8-)
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-> *lost_boy* sorry, missed you when you came back in.
*** Swan is horny@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Heather Vinopal) on channel +report
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Boston University, Boston, MA 2.5.1.bu.09c)
*** Swan :has been touched by magic forces
*Lost_Boy* No, I just got here...
-> *swan* you still around? quiet now 8)
*Lost_Boy* Had server problems..
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<Nati> Someting happened in Nablus (Skhem). Not sure what
*Swan* yup! im here!
-> *lost_boy* oh, ok...
-> *swan* just checking 8)
*Scott* im back to abc...
-> *scott* me too.
<Nati> (it's hard listening to 2 or 3 things at once, and following IRC...)
<Lost_Boy> the log file is on cs.bu.edu and xanth.odu.edu
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<russell:+report> ABC will be back with Nightline from Aman Jordan
<Scott> lost: thanx
> xanth.cs.odu.edu you mean.
<russell:+report> ABC is back.
<Lost_Boy> Nati Tell me about it.
<Lost_Boy> Thanks Q-ABC
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> abc still stalling until nightline...
*Scott* talk is OFF for friend... = NO automatic talk... only via me
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-> *scott* ok, thanks.
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-> *scott* but can he change his nick to PBS?
*** pbs: No such nickname
<russell:+report> What's CNN up to?
*Scott* I thought so.. he is being obstinant..
<YLE-Fin:+report> YLE stopped their news coverage, I'll be back in business when TV3 starts their program at 6:30 EET.
<Nati> Morning paper should have arived, if it's out today. But it contains nothing about the war, since it's closed at 1 am (an hout before the war)
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<Ely:+report> 3 shots to American council in jerusalem this morning
-> *scott* hehehe yeah, these self-willed machines can be real pains in the butt sometimes. There he goes!
<Lost_Boy> I am only posting the file to cs.bu.edu and xanth.cs.odu.edu
<Lost_Boy> You can get the files at those two cites.
<Nati> Light over Haifa now. Guess this is the time for a missile, if at all.
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<Scott> nati: WHY when it is light an not when it is dark?
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<Ely:+report> Saddam call all arab citizens to start jihad. ("the greatest war")
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-> *ely* I thought jihad was "holy war"?
> <=== back shortly to local news.
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<Nati> The TV said that we may except an atack after sunrise, sine there is a full blackout in Iraq, and they may nonly get to the missile and launch it at morning
<CBS> CBS has shortwave operator reporting Baghdad damage was "minimal and very strategic"
*Ely* Thats right. but saddam says something like 'the mother of all the wars"..(haiima shel kol hamichamot) - it's not really translatable.
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-> *ely* oh, ok. thanks.
*** star is odyssey@E40-008-10.MIT.EDU (MIT SEDS) on channel +report
*** on irc via server garfield.mit.edu (MIT Project Athena, Massachusetts, U.S.A.)
<Ely:+report> Nati: Iraki air-power, if left any, will be used only on day-light.
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<PBS> PBS is saying "decimated" Iraqi airforce... opinion from....
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> <==== Nightline starting
*Scott* tell me if there are ANY specifics.
<Nati> I will go out and get the late paper when it somes out, but there will probably be very few news things there, since it's done by 4 or 5 am.
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-> *scott* dont worry, I'll report it!
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> ABC translates saddam " The Mother of all Battles has been started"
> "Us has achieved a pretty good level of tactical surprise"
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<Nati> (Thanks to all for the good luck whishings. Ely deserves them too. Hope I won't need 'em)
<Scott> 100 tomohawk missiles launched at a time..
*Ely* yep..thats is.
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> we've hit, suppressed, or destroyed most of iraqs early warning air system.
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<NPR> "Baghdad radio says Iraq will never surrender"
-> *nati,ely* hope you dont either!!
*Lost_Boy* Gee, we are listening to the same things...
*Lost_Boy* *8-)
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-> *lost_boy* hehehe
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<CBS> CBS: Oil prices originally soared, but then fell back. Dan Rather said not sure exactly where it's at now.
-> *star* only those giving network reports are allowed to talk right now....if you got a network thats nmot being reported on, I can add you...
<Scott> +4 cents locally... in va beach.
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-> *scott* huh?
*Scott* gas prices >+4 cents!
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<banshee:+report> is there /who chanop command. :)
<CBS> Iraqi's are shelling the town of Khafji, 8 miles from the Kuwait border. Fire shifted from the Refinery to the town.
<Scott> ABC: planes did NOT come from turkey..
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> abc reports that as many as 1000 planes were involved on our side tonight!
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<Scott> MULTI-national force... Saudi-Arabia, Kuwait = 150... Us and United Kingdom.
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<Nati> Were any tomhawk fired ?
> unconfirmed on that, nati
<Scott> "several hundred at a time" from ships
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<Swan> yeah nati lots of tomahawks. 1/5th our arsenal they said?
<Scott> aimed at air forces... on the ground.
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<NPR> 1.1 million barrels of oil of national strategic reserve to be put on the market per day
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-> *star* did you want a chanop?
<Swan> (a tomahawk is a cruise missile)
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> yes, but (technically, as far as I know) the launches are unconfirmed...
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-> *star* ok, go ahead. you can talk now!
<Scott> abc: re-claims/affirms that all 4 devisions of the military were used.
*CNN* How do I get psoting privs here ? I'm listening to shortwave and to CNN (and others)
<Nati> Saddam: There was a big duce. bla bla bla
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*Gustav* star's constant nick changes are quite annoying.. Can something be done?
-> *cnn* just like that 8) you got 'em
<star> report from the station that I am listening to. (Huntsville AL) that Israel states that the scuds destroyed by U.S. were targeted on Israel
-> *gustav* shouldnt have to now. star can talk now.
*CNN* thank-you very very much.
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-> *cnn* no problem.
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<Nati> No scuds were fired at Israel. If they were, there would have been an alarm horn here
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<star> University of Alabama in Huntsville, (adjacent to Redstone Arsenal)
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<Scott> there was a rumor that 5 were fired...
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<Scott> or 3.. and that the fell short/ blew up in the air.
<banshee:+report> :-P
<TV3:+report> Scott: 5 SCUDs were fired
<NPR> The time needed to arm a surviving scud missile and launch it after the first attack elapsed almost two hours ago
> the rumor was confirmed by bahrain civil defense minister.
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<CNN> Baghdad radio is back on the air.... it has called for Arab uprising....
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<complx:+report> Tornados were involved (british), no losses (SDR3, FRG)
<Nati> the 5 that were fired were, as I herd, aimd at Saudi, and landed in a desert in Baharain (the oposite direction from Israel)
> nati: yes, that is true...
<CNN> Baghdad radio is being heavily jammed.... still only sketchy reports on casualties.
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<spam> nati: that confirms what we've heard too
<CBS> CBS says bullets were fired at American Consulate. Heard that here about 15 mins ago.
<Scott> 45 minutes to set up/arm 4-7 minutes air time... to jeru..
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<star> Today in Hutsville Redstone Arsenal drastically increased security.
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<Nati> scott: and 2 hours to find some parking :-)
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<TV3:+report> lsg
<star> News report says that Iraqi's are shelling refinery in Saudi (ABC correspondant)
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<Scott> scuds = 500 mile range and mach 5...
<CBS> Cbs believes the Saddam broadcast is authentic, not an impostor.
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<star> I am on via alabama Supercomputer network and MIT
<Scott> 22/msg nati WHO
<CBS> Saddam calls Bush "A hippocritical criminal"
<Scott> needs to
<CNN> star: confirms what CNN and shortwave said.
<Scott> Mig-29 comparable to f-15?
<star> Reporter says that two storage tanks at the refinery have been hit and are burning, (8 miles south of kuwaitt border)
<star> Scott negative
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<CBS> Soviet vs. US Plane, Scott. F15 probably has greater capabilities.
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<CNN> Cameras have been placed in the noses of some F-15s, should be some interesting footage...
<CBS> Pilot who made the Libyan photo's ran missions this morning w/ camera onboard.
<Nati> (I will have to d/c in 15 minutes since rates are going back to prime-time, which is too steep for me)
<star> reporter says that about half of the shelling has been shifted to the city in Saudi where refinery is
<star> reporter is CBS news reporter David Green on radio
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<Scott> star: any serious damage? heavy shelling... light? hap-hazzard?
<star> This station is located on redstone arsenal and is owned by U.S. army
> asian stock markets open, recovered, and gained...
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*** on irc via server garfield.mit.edu (MIT Project Athena, Massachusetts, U.S.A.)
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*Scott* what network?
-> *scott* abc
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<star> no report of what civilian targets have been hit in Saudi
<NPR> "It was absolutely clear that Saddam Hussein was in a very angry, defiant mood" (word from listening post on Cypress, hearing Iraqi radio come back up)
<Lost_Boy> BRB
<Lost_Boy> The latest logfiles are up
> nightline filling time.....no real good stuff
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<NPR> (Uh, Cyprus)
<star> seems to be haphazard shelling
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*** Lost_Boy was jc@RAVEN.BU.EDU (James Cameron) on channel *private*
*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:45:18 1991)
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*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:45:18 1991)
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*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:45:18 1991)
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*** on irc via server bucsd.bu.edu (Wed Jan 16 21:45:18 1991)
<TV3:+report> Lost_Boy: My log is 170K long
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-> *tv3* he's off at the moment.....hav you uploaded your log to xanth.cs.odu.edu?
<complx:+report> sdr: kairo-report, bush-talk was broadcasted there, too. no special events
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<Nati> Many comm links in Israel, as well as one of the computers here (an IBM mainfraim) are unavialable. Probably due to army usage.
<Scott> (since no new pertinent info is coming) was Bush SMILING during that talk?
> secDef baker has gone home to bed 8)
<Scott> baker has gone to bed... heh..
<star> Interesting statement from British reporter. Britian was in combat in Kuwaitt in 1961 to repel an Iraqi attack.
*TV3* Nope, I haven't had time to edit them in any way ... they are raw versions.
> scott: yeah, he was sorta smirking...
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*john* he ALWAYS does that!
<Scott> I thought he had dimples and he was grinning uncontrollably... intimidating!
<CBS> He messed up the speech a few times and cracked a grin when he was talking about liberating Kuwait.
-> *tv3* well, if you get the chance, put them there raw and then worry about editing them later. I'd like to have them available tomorrow if possible.
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*** john :has a connection to the twilight zone
*Lost_Boy* Sign me on please
-> *john* 8)
<Swan> representative of iraqi TV is talking to CNN people in bagdad now.
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-> *swan* saying what?
<NPR> PM of Turkey will request war powers from cabinet
<star> Leading strike forces returned without losses! Update coming in!
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<Scott> turkey going to dicuss and possibly declare war on iraq?
<CBS> People in New York (1,000 Ppl) demonstrating in front of UN building.
*Lost_Boy* Thanks.
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<Swan> Iraqi TV indicated CNN will be permitted to transmit pictures taken last night via their satelite equipment
<Scott> CBS: peace? (obviously?)
<CBS> Scott: Yes.
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<star> Iraqi air force decimated! we will know for sure later
<fin-bbc> swan - unbeliveable!!
<Swan> star: that is ollld :)
<star> ok
<Scott> for wumpus: I am watching ABC. and I switch to PBS (15/23 petersburg/richmond)
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<star> gone back to fnet see ya!
<Swan> (for those of you just tuning in to radio IRC I will give an update now)
-> *star* later on star.
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*BAMF* thanx I'll be back in a sec. going to move downstairs in front of CNN television.
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<Swan> 1) republican guard (iraqi elite troops) "decimated". 2) iraqi air force near eliminated. 3) scud missiles probably eliminated. 5 launched, 4 burst in air, 1 landed harmlessly in
<Scott> If turkey declares war, can the soviet tanks roll through?
<CBS> CBS Local news reports 400 cruisemissiles launched from Gulf.
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<Swan> rioting in the occupied territories. israel not hit. saddam asks his people to teach americans a lesson.
<Scott> abc: all targets outside/visible are in "pretty bad shape" or "decimated" --> like republican guard..
<NPR> Scott: Turkish PM wants to get permission for US to use bases inside Turkey. That's all
<Nati> IRC radio reporter Nati, reporting from Nati comm center, Haifa, Israel. This is an update: In israel Civil Defence State was announced, Citizens were ordered to stay at home, keep gas masks near and be ready
<Swan> NPR: CNN stated permission was already granted?
> ok guys, since nothing real is happening, I'm gonna grab a couple hours sleep. I noticed 2 irc logs so far on xanth.cs.odu.edu /incoming/misc. I'll be putting mine up tomorrow, and at least two others have agreed to do the same. I'll see yall in a few hou
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-> *scott* Mr. Yelich, you have the conn! 8)
*Scott* thank ya.
*CBS* b4 ya go, canya tell me quickly how to ftp to those sites? I'm not using a KA9Q prg.
<Nati> Full cerfew put on the occupied teretories, strictly kept. In east Jerusalem: some riots in 2 arab nighberhods after which there were heavy police potrols
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<Swan> see ya quaze. I'm leaving too.
-> *cbs* I'm not sure about your setup. if you have a direct connection to internet, you can type ftp xanth.cs.odu.edu to get connected, login as anonymous, and send your mail addr as your passwd. if you cant ftp, I'll be happy to send them to ya if you
<spam> nati: Are they having a lot of casualties?
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-> *cbs* mail me at "bianco@cs.odu.edu" about it to remind me! 8)
<Nati> No alarm was sounded and most Israelis continued to sleep as normal. The economey here has been put in emergancy state for the first time since 1973 (th Yum Kipur War)
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-> *cbs* bye bye now...
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<fin-bbc> thanks alll..see ya soon on this bat-frequency..
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-> *nati,ely* good luck guys! I'll be hoping for you!
<tatsuya:+report> 93?? that is a lot ...
*CBS* Okay, thanks!
*Ely* thanks! see you, sleep well.
<Nati> No casualties at all. Nothing happend here.
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<Eye:+report> ok thanks. I will only be useful.
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<CNN> "_No_ retalliation from Iraq."
<NBC> Saudi Arabia just lost coverage again
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(lynx) hey - i am chopping everyone - but i dont see any reports!
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*lynx* (20:24) huh?
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(nova) "baghdad, suddenly quiet"
<Marek> LW5dg;
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(GERMANY) everybody waiting for press conf
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<CNN> [I wish this was more stable... so many people ** Sign[on/off]ing!
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(Mark) Aust PM talks of cost of peace and what is neccesary to achive it.
- Aust Parliament recalled on Jan 21st for 2 days
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lynx; It says I cannot send to that channel...anything special I have
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lynx; to do to send to this channel?
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<spam> Commercial communication possibly being cut off by the military (for
- the purposes of cutting off iraqi communication)
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<NBC> Stealth bombers were second phase of attack, 111's first
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*lynx* (20:25) well stuff arraived here
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lynx; Ok, good..That is all that counts.,
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<CNN> The reporter who was cut off during air raid sirens just came back on
- air... nothing serious cut him off when he faded to static earlier.
<NBC> Western Iraq missiles were evidently hit, were not armed, british
- military radio xmissions say
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<Finland-i> nbc -chemical/biological?
(Mark) Australian told of forth coming strike at 9:10 AEST
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(GERMANY) perez says security committee (?) will meet in around 3 hours
(nova) "white house: objective is to free kuwait"
<CNN> [I wonder what the phone networks look like right now. Probably lit
- up world-wide when this started.]
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#CCU_OP# (20:26) Manitoba users for now change servers try /ser
- bucsd.bu.edu
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So far no response at all by the Iraqis
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<NBC> Pres speech will start at 9:01 EST
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(Mark) PM reports Bush said a massive strioke to be enacted. Quick end to
- be aimed for.
<sachz> kuwait phone's are down. you get a message "due to emergency...
- etc"
*Strider* (20:27) Where/when was engagement?
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Strider: About 2 hours ago. Stealth bombers started from SA
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<CNN> Is Israel still connected to the net?
*Strider* (20:27) thank you
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Strider: *8-)
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<sachz> so if schools are closed, and no phones avaliable, doesn't look
- like we'll see *.il on irc in some time.
<NBC> Israel is on from israel
(VOA) Yes Nati is here
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<NBC> What news, nati?
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<QuazeABC> SCUD missle alert in S.A.
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<spam> Apparently SCUD missiles have been launched. origin and destination
- unknown at the moment
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<CSPAN> spam: source? have heard to contrary.
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(VOA) oopps. nati is not il, but i'm still being able to p[ing israel
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<QuazeABC> (if there is a chop from sage.cc.purdue.edu, could they update
- my chop status there too please? thanks)
(VOA) Baghdad airoport heavily bombed
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<NBC> Tornadoe GR1's are definitely taking part
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<NBC> VOA: Israel is on from Israel, via umichigan
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<CSPAN> does anyone know what happened to bernard shaws CNN charter jet in
- bagdad
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<Israel> Many comm links here are d/c due to milt use of them, but the
- computer and the backbones are up
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(GERMANY) isreali health minister says its sure iraq will loose...
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/whois israel
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<CSPAN> "no signs of any incoming attack on saudi from scuds or anything
- else"
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(nova) "apparently pin point bombing to baghdad"
(VOA) Israel: are you able to connect to a machine in Israel
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<NBC> Anyone hear about Bernard Shaw's jet in Baghdad?
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<Nati_> I am able to conect to some meachines. Not all (I am using a
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(VOA) Nati: anyone out there?
(nova) "UN: JP Cuellar, i have not been informed on details"
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(VOA) 28 mins to speech
<CSPAN> (kuwaiti emir speaking live on ABC)
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<Finland-i> Great-- I can monitor BBC World Service
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<CNN> Cuba wants UN Sec. Council to try and stop war. (yeah, right).
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<CSPAN> (oops nbc duh)
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(lynx) All controls at european borders and airports are being increased
- because of possible terroristic acts
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<CSPAN> word about the presidents speech. It is written by president Bush.
- (most aren't), he went through 4 rough drafts making it, and spent weeks on
- it.
<Finland-i> cspan - do you have cspan audio available?
<CNN> Bernard Shaw is in a hotel in Bahgdad right now with a live mike. The
- hostilities started before he could leave.
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<Nati> IDF spokesman: Israel has no connection to war, but has taken
- precautions
<CNN> He was caught away dfrom the hotel when the fighting broke out, but
- made his way back.
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(nova) "reports from baghdad, al-rashid hotel later (cnn)"
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(VOA) anyone have a record of this channel 9logfile)
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<Finland-i> voa - going on all the time
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(Mark) iraq cant get airforce up due to fog
<spam-ABC> it's not daylight there yet anyway
(Mark) they have 500 aircraft...Migs, f25 , Mirages
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(VOA_) VOA: I have log running ...
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<CNN> Any word on the SCUDs?
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(nova) "pentagon, isolate iraq headquarters, air strike no land forces yet
- in kuwait"
(VOA) what is SCUD
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<Nati> The occupied teretories have been closed
<NBC> NBC says indications are that SCUDs that could have hit Israek were
- taken out
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<CNN> SCUD == ground to ground missles capable of deploying conventional
- warheads (including gas).
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<Nati> H-2 and H-3, were the SCUDS could be launched from have been hit
<CNN> [I am logging, but missed beginning.]
<cam3> SCUD is a Russian SS-1 missile.
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(nova) "bush speaks in about 20 mins"
I anyone wants it, please send me mail later...like tomorrow.
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<CNN> Nati: Is the hit on H2H3 confirmed??
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*sachz* (20:38) log of +report channel
*Finland-i* (20:38) available via anonymous ftp please
(nova) "oil just over $40" ?
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<Nati> The hit on H2 and H3 is according to thewhat the Israely radio
- quoted from the NBC
<cam3> What are H2 and H3?
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I will mail file to people....don't have ftp set up.
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*Frank* (20:39) mail me, ojala@hut.fi
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<Nati> H2 and H3 are milt airbases in west Iraq
<sachz> put it in a public ftp site, lost_boy.
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REPEAT -=- email me a message. I will only send to people I receive mail from
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*Finland-i* (20:39) mail huopio@lut.fi I'll but it available via anonymous
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<spam-ABC> Marines report that only one SCUD missile has been launched.
- (report from west S.A)
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(nova) "john holliman hides under the table in al-rashid hotel, baghdad"
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(VOA) No word of casualties (from Iraq or US team)
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<QuazeABC> [any way to turn off "*** Signoff:" messages?
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(Mark) pentagon not admitting to any losses yet
<Finland-i> BBC interviewing someome in israel-- all ok..
(nova) "cnn reporters wont go t o bomb shelter"
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<NBC> Quzae: Only if you have IRC II
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(lynx) none.
<QuazeABC> I do...
<CNN> Security personell have found the 3 CNN reporters in the Bahgdad
- hotel.
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(nova) "the second alert in Saudi-Arabia was false"
<CNN> All but one apparently hit under the bed in the adjacent room while
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(Mark) i think we have dead cnn reporters (personal opinion)
<CNN> the one conned the security forces into leaving. They confiscated
- some
<QuazeABC> you do mean HID don't you??
(VOA_) I think that too
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<CNN> video tape of the fighting, saying, "It will be returned tommorow."
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(nova) "saudi mil sources: no counter attact from iraq"
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*PJo* (20:43) Why don't you post the thing to alt.irc? :)
<CNN> The security personell then left, but the CNN people have closed
- their
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<NBC> 18 minutes to Bush
<Finland-i> any cnn footage from s-arabia
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<CNN> window so are no longer supplying audio of the bombing.
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<CNN> Finland: No... They have no way to get anything but audio back to
- CNN.
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<Finland-i> targests in kuwait also under attack
(Mark) military personnel in saudi aurabi just informed of conflict
- statted..sigh
<Finland-i> telcom tower hit
<CNN> They have recorded footage,, tho, and are going to try and get it
- back for broadcast.
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(Mark) i hope saddam hussien dont have a son in irc
(nova) "SA, Riyadah, traffic in the streets is quite normal"
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<QuazeABC> didnt his son try to kill him recently?
(Mark) 45 journalists in bagdad
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(Mark) all in one hotel
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(Mark) all all are safe
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(nova) "45 journalists still in baghdad (in same hotel)"
