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New Jersey sparks terror fears and confuses residents with statewide ‘see something, say something’ roadway campaign

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The campaign, which was launched September 1 in New Jersey, projects the eerie message

New Jersey has been accused of sparking terror fears and confusing residents with a new statewide ‘see something, say something’ roadway campaign. 

The campaign, which was launched September 1 in New Jersey, projects the eerie message ‘suspect terrorism?’ on billboards along the state’s major interstates – telling drivers what to do if they suspect terrorist activities. 

Although the messaging is from state officials, some of the thousands of drivers who pass the signs every day have become worried about what it might actually mean. 

Locals have said the signs, as well as confusing them, have made them question ‘what’s going on we aren’t told about.’  

It’s understood that the signage is illuminated on the highways during rush hours. 

The campaign, which was launched September 1 in New Jersey, projects the eerie message ‘suspect terrorism?’ on billboards along the state’s major interstates 

Laura Brunetti, who lives in Manalapan, New Jersey, said: 'This has actually put me into a more cautious mode'

Laura Brunetti, who lives in Manalapan, New Jersey, said: ‘This has actually put me into a more cautious mode’

New Jersey’s Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness said the signage is to remind people to ‘be aware of their surroundings’ because the public are the ‘first line of defense against terrorism.’

‘The goal of the campaign over the next few months is to remind residents and visitors, who may be traversing New Jersey’s highways for vacation, holiday shopping and other festivities, of the importance of being aware of their surroundings and of reporting suspicious activity,’ Director Laurie Doran said.

‘The public is one of our first and best lines of defense in the fight against terrorism. 

‘Our ‘See Something, Say Something’ initiative bolsters the State’s security efforts and plays a key role in helping to identify threats and to prevent attacks.’

The campaign will run until February and include nearly 200 signs along major New Jersey roads. 

NJ Department of Transpiration Commissioner and NJ Turnpike Authority Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said: ‘Safety and security are everyone’s responsibility. 

‘Using Variable Message Signs on the New Jersey Turnpike and our Interstate Highways will help remind millions of motorists if they ‘See Something, Say Something’ when driving through our State.’

The campaign will run until February and include nearly 200 signs along major New Jersey roads

The campaign will run until February and include nearly 200 signs along major New Jersey roads

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‘We are happy to support this important public information campaign by displaying the ‘See Something, Say Something’ message on the digital Variable Message Signs over the New Jersey Turnpike,’ turnpike Executive Director James Carone said.

‘The nearly 700,000 drivers who use the Turnpike on an average day have an important role to play in protecting public safety. 

‘These signs encourage them to speak up if they see suspicious activity.’

Some people were more suspicious about the campaign and wondered why it was now suddenly targeting New Jersey. 

Laura Brunetti, who lives in Manalapan, New Jersey, told News 12: ‘This has actually put me into a more cautious mode. 

‘Yes I would say something if I saw something, but this makes me think that there’s an underlying thing going on that’s not public yet.’ 

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One person wrote on social media:  ‘Drivers in New Jersey have been greeted with roadway signs that read, ‘Suspect Terrorism? See Something, Say Something,’ with a tip line number to report threats. Hmmmm….what do they know that we don’t know??

Another added: ‘Hmmm… Wonder why they thought this was necessary? 

A third person, who drives through New Jersey frequently, stated: ‘I love having an anxiety disorder and driving through New Jersey and seeing “SUSPECT TERRORISM?” in yellow lights over every major highway.’ 

One person on X added: ‘Here in NJ, the state has lighted signs on highways saying “suspect terrorism call…”. 

‘When I first saw the sign a couple of weeks ago and then this past Sunday, I wondered what’s going on we aren’t told about.’

A user also said that the billboards caused fearmongering: ‘All the “suspect terrorism?” signs on all major NJ roadways all starting right before 9/11… its Fear Mongering plain and simple.’ 

Wayde N. Thabalanz is a 2016-17 New York Foundation for the Arts Fellow in Fiction and a 2015 NYFA Fellow in Poetry. His work has appeared in Best New Poets 2015, The Los Angeles Review.

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Israeli Power Company Reports Employee Fatally Struck By Attack From Lebanon

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Israeli Power Company Reports Employee Fatally Struck By Attack From Lebanon

Shalom Abudi, a 56-year-old employee of an Israeli power firm, was murdered by an anti-tank missile strike that came from the other side of the Lebanese border.

The Israel Electric Corporation acknowledged that the event happened in the Dovev area, about half a mile (800 meters) from the border between Lebanon and Israel.

The bombing increased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, a militia supported by Iran.

The region has experienced heightened confrontations, especially between Israel and Hezbollah, in the aftermath of Hamas’s October 7 onslaught from the Gaza Strip.

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With the changing needs of carriers in mind, MatSing has made its new 6-beam MBA product set generally available. In order to provide 4×4 MIMO support, greater beam separation, and significant signal gain increase, the high-performing antenna solution is made to deliver the best possible coverage and capacity for 4G LTE and 5G networks.

The whole low- and mid-band spectrum is covered by MatSing’s extensive 6-beam lens antenna portfolio, which supports frequencies from 600 MHz to 4200 MHz. Some of the new Gen II antennas that are perfect for capacity relief and macros are as follows:

For all forms of connection, including 4G LTE and 5G, the new 6-beam panel lens antenna portfolio offers an instant capacity relief alternative with scalability supplied in a highly economical manner. The performance of the 4G LTE networks has to be improved continuously, even as 5G deployments around the world continue to move quickly and are predicted to continue expanding over the next ten years. Carriers’ primary objective continues to be connecting more devices to the network at the same time while improving customer happiness.

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The enhanced coverage and increased capacity that carriers have been requesting are met by the new 6-beam MBA product set. The new Gen II antennas provide the best coverage and capacity option for 4G LTE and 5G networks due to their significant signal gain improvement, improved beam isolation, and support for 4×4 MIMO. These features are in response to the growing need for connection.

The extensive portfolio of 6-beam lens antennas covers all low- and mid-band needs, supporting frequencies from 600 MHz to 4200 MHz. The new antennas are perfect for macros and capacity relief since they offer a scalable, instantaneous solution at a very low cost for all connectivity types, including 4G LTE and 5G.

The ideal coverage and capacity solution for 4G LTE and 5G networks is offered by MatSing’s new 6-beam panel lens antenna portfolio, which is designed to offer significant signal gain enhancement, greater isolation between beams, and support for 4×4 MIMO. With quick capacity relief and scalability offered in a highly economical way for all forms of connection, including 4G LTE and 5G, the new Gen II antennas are perfect for macros and capacity relief.

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Indonesia Receives Almost 200 Rohingya Refugees, Reports Local Official

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The largest group of Rohingya refugees to arrive in Indonesia’s westernmost region in months, approximately 200 people, including women and children, did so on Tuesday. The Rohingya, a marginalized ethnic group from Myanmar, frequently embark on risky maritime expeditions, enduring protracted and costly voyages in delicate vessels in an attempt to reach Malaysia or Indonesia.

Local navy commander Andi Susanto claimed that the 196 refugees landed in the Pidie region of Aceh Province, in a remote place.

Some of the evacuees left right away after arriving inland; accounts vary as to how many of the ten or seven who made their way to the neighboring hills sought safety. A representative for the local fishing community, Marfian, surmised that these people might have been middlemen who brought refugees to the area on purpose.

Residents and local authorities helped the refugees by bringing food and drink to those who were left stranded on the shore.

Images sent to AFP showed exhausted refugees—including mothers holding small children—waiting for assistance on the shore. With around 200 Rohingya reported dead or missing during such treacherous sea crossings last year, the UN refugee agency predicts that over 2,000 Rohingya have tried the dangerous trek to Southeast Asian countries in 2022.

There is a pattern to the Rohingya migrants traveling by water to Indonesia, which is followed in this episode. 184 Rohingya refugees were forced to swim ashore after being abandoned at sea before arriving in the town of Peureulak in eastern Aceh in March. The difficulties and dangers Rohingya refugees encounter on their journey to safety and a better life in Southeast Asia are brought to light by their continuous arrival.

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