NPR

As Hurricane Harvey churned toward the Texas coast, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told people to stay put. Don’t evacuate, he said. Ride out the storm.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sounded a different note, telling Houstonians that if he were living in the area, he’d head north. “If you have the ability to evacuate and go someplace else for a little while, that would be good.”

Local officials, in response, doubled down on their advice: Don’t go.   Continue reading “Why Didn’t Officials Order The Evacuation Of Houston?”

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Archive: TWFTT 8-29-17

Fellowship of the Minds – by Dr. Eowyn

Alert Americans found out about crisis actors because of the Sandy Hook false flag of December 14, 2012 — professional actors who simulate, i.e., pretend to be victims or bystanders or even perpetrators in mass casualty events.

Not only are there crisis actors, there are even amputee crisis actors!

We also know that there “public relations” firms that solicit actors for events, including rallies and protests. Below is a Craig’s List ad by Los Angeles public relations firm Crowds on Demand, soliciting “actors and photographers” in Charlotte, NC, to “participate” in “events” including rallies and protests.  Continue reading “Remarkable resemblance of mothers of Charlottesville and Sandy Hook victims”

The Daily Sheeple – by Lily Dane

In the aftermath of natural disasters and other major events, it isn’t unusual for fake images to go viral on social media.

Hurricane Harvey is no exception.

Actual images of the devastation Harvey has caused are shocking, so it is understandable that some would be fooled by images posted by internet tricksters – and shared by unwitting participants in spreading “fake news.”   Continue reading “These Pictures of Hurricane Harvey Aftermath are Totally Fake”

Washington Free Beacon – by Madeleine Weast

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation Monday aimed to reduce smoking that raises the minimum price of cigarettes to $13.00, the highest in the United States.

De Blasio signed a seven-bill package with the stated goal of reducing the number of smokers in New York City by nearly 200,000 by the year 2020, NBC New York reported.   Continue reading “De Blasio Signs Anti-Smoking Package, Raises Price of Cigarettes to Highest in Nation”

Yahoo News

After receiving heavy criticism for keeping its doors closed while thousands remained without shelter, Pastor Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch will open its doors on Tuesday to residents who have been displaced by the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey.

“We have never closed our doors. We will continue to be a distribution center for those in need,” reads a statement by church spokesman and Osteen’s father-in-law Donald Iloff from Monday, according to CNN.   Continue reading “Joel Osteen’s Houston Megachurch To House Displaced When ‘Shelters Reach Capacity’”

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A group of jets flying in formation over Philadelphia on Monday evening was a military operation, a spokesperson for the FAA said.

What does that mean exactly? No one is saying yet.

KYW Newsradio received a number of tip calls and photos that show what appears to be a jetliner flanked by two aircraft over each wing.   Continue reading “FAA: Jets Flying In Formation Over Philly Was ‘Military Operation’”

The Telegraph – by Laura Donnelly

Low-fat diets could raise the risk of early death by almost one quarter, a major study has found.

The Lancet study of 135,000 adults found those who cut back on fats had far shorter lives than those enjoying plenty of butter, cheese and meats.

Researchers said the study was at odds with repeated health advice to cut down on fats.  Continue reading “Low-fat diet could kill you, major study shows”

SHTF Plan – by Jeremiah Johnson

At the rate things are going, a full-blown civil war appears to be materializing.  Colin Kaepernick began it all with “taking a knee” in protest of the National Anthem.  Fast-forward one year later, and read this, released by Yahoo Sports for just how far it has gone:

“The Colin Kaepernick story has gotten seemingly endless attention because its reach goes far beyond football.
Continue reading “A Full-blown Civil War Appears To Be Materializing: “Nobody Will Be Able To Retreat To A Neutral Corner”

KOMO News

SHORELINE, Wash. — New video from a motorcyclist shows a King County Sheriff’s detective pulling a gun on him during a recent traffic stop in Shoreline. Now the video has led to an apology from Sheriff John Urquhart about how the situation was handled.

The incident happened just before 12 p.m. on August 16 near the intersection of 5th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 145th Street.

Motorcyclist Alex Randall says the video clip he captured on his GoPro camera started the moment he turned it on during a trip to work.   Continue reading “Sheriff issues apology after video shows detective pulling gun on motorcyclist during stop”

San Francisco Chronicle

In the aftermath of a right-wing rally Sunday that ended with anarchists chasing attendees from a downtown park, Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin urged UC Berkeley on Monday to cancel conservatives’ plans for a Free Speech Week next month to avoid making the city the center of more violent unrest.

“I don’t want Berkeley being used as a punching bag,” said Arreguin, whose city has been the site of several showdowns this year between, on the one hand, the left and its fringe anarchist wing, and on the other, supporters of President Trump who at times have included white nationalists.   Continue reading “After melees, Berkeley mayor asks Cal to cancel right-wing Free Speech Week”

CNBC

There have already been more than 500 complaints about price gouging during Hurricane Harvey over the weekend, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told CNBC on Monday.

That includes reports of up to $99 for a case of water, hotels that are tripling or quadrupling their prices and fuel going for $4 to $10 a gallon, he said in an interview with “Closing Bell.”

“These are things you can’t do in Texas,” Paxton said. “There are significant penalties if you price gouge in a crisis like this.”   Continue reading “Price gouging during Hurricane Harvey: Up to $99 for a case of water, Texas AG says”