Explosions at Jakarta JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton Reported
Jul 16, 2009, 7:30 pm
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Explosions at Jakarta JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton Reported
Australian TV just started reporting this... Just saw a wire report...
http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-mar...rict-witnesses
Several witnesses told Dow Jones Newswires that at least three explosions were heard around the Mega Kuningan business area where the JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton hotels and some foreign embassies are located.
"I heard at least three explosions and now white smoke is billowing," a fund manager at a foreign securities company told Dow Jones Newswires on the phone.
It remains unclear what caused the explosions.
Another witness said that some of the buildings in the area are being evacuated.
"I heard at least three explosions and now white smoke is billowing," a fund manager at a foreign securities company told Dow Jones Newswires on the phone.
It remains unclear what caused the explosions.
Another witness said that some of the buildings in the area are being evacuated.
Jul 16, 2009, 7:55 pm
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terrible news...
terrible news...
Jul 16, 2009, 7:57 pm
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At least four dead. Attributed to jemaah islamiyah.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31952788...s-asiapacific/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31952788...s-asiapacific/
Jul 16, 2009, 8:03 pm
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Anderson Cooper has live footage from the scene on CNN Int and Domestic with a CNN Producer on the phone from the scene.
Jul 16, 2009, 8:03 pm
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I stayed at the JW a month before the last bombing. It is a stunning hotel. It really stands out from a distance.
Jul 16, 2009, 8:08 pm
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Only speaking for myself .. but, this is why I refrain from going to some places that I really would like to visit.
This may also be linked to the recent democratic elections over there where the ruling party apparently won by a landslide.
This may also be linked to the recent democratic elections over there where the ruling party apparently won by a landslide.
Jul 16, 2009, 8:28 pm
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Wow someone/some group really hates Marriott. 
Isn't this the second Marriott that has been bombed within the last 12 months? I believe the other happened in India.
Isn't this the second Marriott that has been bombed within the last 12 months? I believe the other happened in India.
Jul 16, 2009, 8:41 pm
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Pakistan. Unfotunately, Marriott represents for better or worse America, and the usual suspects appear to be behind this one, as well.
Jul 16, 2009, 8:44 pm
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The CNN report so far: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapc...ion/index.html
Jul 16, 2009, 9:45 pm
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I am waiting to hear from my friend who lives on the 35th floor of the ritz in an apartment
updated my buddy is ok.
updated my buddy is ok.
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Jul 16, 2009, 10:12 pm
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ugh I was just flipping through the channels and can across CNN...sad sad day for MI, years ago I knew a few members of the RZ's Executive Cmte....unfortunately as stated before MI represents America and with diplomatic offices located in/nearby it was a prime target (just checked my email, nothing yet )
here is the release
Statement Related to Jakarta Explosion
Posted: July 16, 2009 11:18:15 PM
At approximately 7:48 a.m. local time, explosions occurred at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia. Police responded immediately and sealed off the area. Guests at both hotels have been evacuated. The guests have been moved to a secure location. We are monitoring the situation and are working closely with the authorities. Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families.
As always, the safety and security of our guests and associates is a high priority.
)here is the release
Statement Related to Jakarta Explosion
Posted: July 16, 2009 11:18:15 PM
At approximately 7:48 a.m. local time, explosions occurred at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia. Police responded immediately and sealed off the area. Guests at both hotels have been evacuated. The guests have been moved to a secure location. We are monitoring the situation and are working closely with the authorities. Our deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families.
As always, the safety and security of our guests and associates is a high priority.
Jul 16, 2009, 11:11 pm
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When I was in Bucharest, I felt that the JW Marriott was probably the second nicest building in the country, second to the Parliament. If other brands had as many high end business travel & government travel foreigner clientele, they'd be as much of a target. Marriott just happens to be more successful at it internationally.
A unfortunate incident - I guess the folks doing the bombings don't fully appreciate the fact that their own countrymen are often the ones dying.