The Punishment For Houston Looters Reportedly Shooting Rescuers Should Be Swift

Looters have reportedly opened fire on rescue teams attempting to save people in Houston, and the punishments should be out of this world.

The looters allegedly opened fire on the Cajun Navy, a group that has been doing incredible work to save as many lives as possible during the flooding.

“Clyde and the other team members and teams are all safe. Looters decided to pose as people needing rescue and they attempted to overtake the boats and there were shots fired at the boats. I repeat they are all safe. Looters must have not wanted our boats in the water for rescues. Please feel free to share this post. We are currently on stand down pending a new strategic plan,” was posted on the Cajun Navy’s Facebook page, but it’s since been removed.

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Elizabeth Warren Calls For BAN On Menthol Cigarettes – They Are Racist Against Black People

As the national conversation about racism continues to rage, Democrats continue to do all they can to exploit the crisis. But Elizabeth Warren’s latest charge has a lot of people giving her some major side-eye. According to Warren, menthol cigarettes must be banned… because they’re racist.

Massachusetts Sen. Edward Markey, Rhode Island Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal all joined Warren in calling for menthol cigarettes to be banned in a letter to the Food and Drug Administration.

The letter argued that African-Americans have the highest mortality rate of all ethnic groups, due in large part to smoking-related diseases. Menthol cigarettes, they say, poses a greater risk than other cigarettes. The senators cited a 2011 study which found that “menthol cigarettes pose a public health risk above that seen with non-menthol cigarettes”.

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**Traffic Advisory** Serious Crash Investigated South of Laurel

Laurel – The Delaware State Police are currently on the scene of a serious crash involving a tractor trailer and a car.

The incident occurred around 8:12 p.m. Tuesday August 29, 2017 on Sussex Highway (US13) southbound near Gordy Road.  Injuries have been reported in the crash, however, the exact number and extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.

US13 northbound and southbound are currently closed in the area.  Commuters should expect delays in the area and find alternate routes of travel.

Further details will be released upon the conclusion of the investigation.

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BERLIN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS RESCHEDULED

The Berlin Parks Commission and Arts & Entertainment Committee are pleased to announce that three of the movies that were scheduled for earlier this summer, but were rained out, have been rescheduled.   “This is the third summer we’ve offered outdoor movie nights, but the first time we’ve had to reschedule due to rain – and unfortunately, every showing scheduled for Stephen Decatur or Henry Parks got rained out,” said Mary Bohlen, Town staff liaison to the Parks Commission.

The new dates are:

Saturday, September 9, 7:30 PM – Grease; Stephen Decatur Park

Saturday, September 30, 7:00 PM – Sandlot; Henry Park

Saturday, October 7, 7:00 PM – Back to the Future; Stephen Decatur Park

All showings are completely free to the public.  Movie-goers will need to bring a blanket or chair and their own snacks or drinks – alcohol is not permitted at either park.

In case of bad weather, the decision whether or not to cancel will usually be made by noon of the same day and will be posted on Facebook at Town of Berlin Maryland.

Liberals Fooled By Viral Photo Of Obama Serving Houston Victims

If you’re sick of the number of fake images circulating the internet, then you’re on the right page. I have just about had it with people who are dedicated to spreading misinformation for their own amusement, or to push their agenda.

The most recent image has to do with former-President Barack Obama and Hurricane Harvey’s devastating impact on Texas.

A picture that went viral purports to show Obama and his family serving the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. It was originally posted with the caption “something you’ll never see trump do: Obama is in Texas serving meals!”

Well as good as it would be to see the former President helping those who are enduring one of the worst times of their life, it turns out it wasn’t exactly authentic.

Sure, the event actually took place, but it was of the Obama family serving Thanksgiving dinner to homeless people in 2015.

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Breaking News: Houston's mayor has imposed a 10 p.m.-5 a.m. curfew until further notice for the city's 2.3 million people as a crime-prevention measure

Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner, has imposed a citywide curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.

Emergency workers continued to rescue soaked and frightened people in southeast Texas on Tuesday as floodwaters continued to rise and officials counseled patience, warning that conditions will not improve soon.

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President Trump clears path to give military weapons to local police

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, which clears the way for surplus military weapons to end up in the hands of local police departments.

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, made the announcement at Monday’s opening speeches of the Fraternal Order of Police national conference at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.

"The president is proud to stand with you,” Sessions told a hall full of officers who stood and applauded. “We have your back. We back the blue.”

President Obama restricted the flow of surplus military weapons to local police departments in 2015. President Trump’s order dissolves those regulations.

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This Day In History 8-29-17

2005
Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast

Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on this day in 2005. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States. After briefly coming ashore in southern Florida on August 25 as a Category 1 hurricane, Katrina gained strength before slamming into the Gulf Coast on August 29. In addition to bringing devastation to the New Orleans area, the hurricane caused damage along the coasts of Mississippi and Alabama, as well as other parts of Louisiana.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city on August 28, when Katrina briefly achieved Category 5 status and the National Weather Service predicted “devastating” damage to the area. But an estimated 150,000 people, who either did not want to or did not have the resources to leave, ignored the order and stayed behind. The storm brought sustained winds of 145 miles per hour, which cut power lines and destroyed homes, even turning cars into projectile missiles. Katrina caused record storm surges all along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The surges overwhelmed the levees that protected New Orleans, located at six feet below sea level, from Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River. Soon, 80 percent of the city was flooded up to the rooftops of many homes and small buildings.

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Teacher Calls Students Racist… She Shows Up to a Class to Find a Specially “Decorated” Room

This teacher disparaged Trump all year long, and called people supported him “racists” including her own students. When they’d finally had enough of her crap, they decided to decorate her classroom in a way only she would appreciate.

In true victim/drama queen fashion, she decided to film a video in which she lamented how her students treated her following a year of political bullying.

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The internet attacks Joel Osteen and his church for Harvey response. But here’s the full story.

The internet ripped Lakewood Church and its lead pastor, Joel Osteen, Monday for the church’s perceived lack of adequate response to Hurricane Harvey — but there’s much more to the story than what is being alleged by critics on social media.

Lakewood, Osteen, and a spokesperson for the church all responded Monday to the heavy criticism that accused the Houston megachurch — which can accommodate nearly 17,000 people — of not taking in Hurricane Harvey victims during a time of need.

Many on social media voiced disappointment at a Saturday tweet originating from Osteen’s Twitter account, which read, “Victoria & I are praying for everyone affected by Hurricane Harvey. Please join us as we pray for the safety of our Texas friends & family.”

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2 Far-Right Rallies In Bay Area Fizzle While Counterprotesters Rejoice

It was all, in effect, over before it even began.

In the face of overwhelming popular and political opposition, a far-right activist canceled a press conference hastily scheduled for Saturday afternoon that some feared would provoke violent confrontations in the heart of San Francisco. This came less than 18 hours after organizers also called off two highly publicized right-wing rallies planned for the Bay Area this weekend.

Counterprotesters arrived Saturday morning prepared to rebuke their opponents with signs and slogans. When the press conference never materialized, the crowds — relishing the turn of events — simply celebrated en masse.

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Dallas prepares mega-shelter for thousands of Harvey evacuees

DALLAS —Dallas is preparing to open a mega-shelter at its downtown convention center as the city has been asked to get ready for what could be tens of thousands of evacuees from Harvey.

"We may have thousands upon thousands upon thousands of more individuals that will get bigger than this convention center," said Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings in a Monday press conference inside the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center.

Dallas authorities are aiming to open the shelter by Tuesday morning.

The city has also been asked to get ready for more people over the next few days and weeks, the mayor said.

"I'm not saying it's going to happen, but we've been asked to prepare for numbers that could be up in the tens of thousands," Rawlings said.

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MSP: Fatal Accident In Fruitland 8-29-17

Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws

The sight of white supremacists marching through the heart of the University of Virginia, carrying flaming Tiki torches and shouting “Jews will not replace us!” — followed by the killing of a counterprotester at a rally in downtown Charlottesville the next day — may put the brakes on state efforts to strengthen campus free speech protections.

At least seven states (Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia) have enacted such laws since 2014, and many other states considered them this year. But the death of 32-year-old Heather Heyer in Charlottesville this month showed how hateful speech can lead to violence. That might prompt lawmakers to rethink how such bills are written or whether to support them at all.

"It has been really distressing and upsetting to watch violence used against protesters, and I expect that to have a profound effect on how lawmakers view these issues,” said Joe Cohn, legislative and policy director for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a nonpartisan group that helps lawmakers write free speech bills.

After Charlottesville, he said, “I think that my work may be cut out for me.”

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SPLASH! OCEAN PINES DOGGIE SWIM RETURNS

The Mumford’s Landing Pool in Ocean Pines will be filled with dog-paddling pooches on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its annual Doggie Swim.

“It’s a cool event during the dog days of summer,” said Ocean Pines Marketing and Public Relations Director Denise Sawyer. “The annual swim will give canines a chance to cool off and doggie paddle under the watchful eyes of their pet owners.”

The event is a fundraiser for the Worcester County Humane Society, a non-profit, no-kill shelter that relies primarily on donations.

The annual fundraiser allows both small and large dogs to drool in the pool, as their human companions enjoy the pool party at Mumford’s Landing Pool, located at 7351 Yacht Club Drive in Ocean Pines, before it closes for the season.

The cost of the Doggie Swim, which is open to the public, is $6 per dog and free for dog handlers. All dog handlers must be at least 18 years of age and youth under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dogs should have current vaccinations, including rabies.

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School Profiles: Look Here for Open House Dates and Important School News

Schools have mailed welcome letters to all students, and Wicomico County Schools will hold open house events the week of Aug. 28 in preparation for the opening of the 2017-2018 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 5, for most students*.

*Students in grades 1-6 and grade 9 will attend school on Sept. 5. (Exceptions: All grades will attend at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, and only grade 6 will attend at Mardela Middle and High.)

All students in grades 1-12 will be in school Wednesday, Sept. 6. During the first week, kindergarten and prekindergarten students will report as scheduled by the assigned school.

Information for each school is provided HERE.

Police May Be Using Military Drones by 2025

By as early as 2025 American police departments might be ditching their choppers for modified versions of military drone aircraft, Defense One reported.

The drones are cheaper, fly longer, and are easier to hide from criminals being surveilled. And there is no crew aboard to be injured or killed in the event of a crash.

They also can be equipped with cameras powerful enough to identify a person from several miles away.

While that is expected to be a boon for law enforcement, it also raises privacy concerns.

But the more immediate issue facing drone-makers is one of regulation. Current FAA rules still apply to human-piloted craft, not those flown by people in distant areas like the military drones monitoring and attacking terrorist fighters in the Middle East.

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American Red Cross volunteers heading to help along the gulf coast

BALTIMORE (WMAR) - "It's really sad to see the devastation in Texas, I know that they said this could be the worst disaster in that area ever recorded," said Amanda Pasko.

When the Anne Arundel County woman got the email, she says she didn't hesitate. Pasko has been training with the Red Cross for natural disaster relief for about eight months.

"I know that I had the time, and I knew that my work would be very flexible in allowing me to go, so immediately responded,” Pasko said. “We took a 2.5-hour preparation course in addition to all the courses that we took previously to get us ready for this deployment."

Pasko and about 100 other volunteers from the region are traveling more than 1,200 miles to the hardest hit areas of the gulf coast. None of them sure exactly what they will encounter.

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WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisotry 8-29-17

Event:    Flood Advisory
Alert:   The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Flood Advisory for Minor Flooding in Poor Drainage Areas for...
Somerset County in southeastern Maryland...
Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland...
Western Worcester County in southeastern Maryland...
Northeastern Dorchester County in southeastern Maryland...
North central Accomack County in southeastern Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT

* At 245 PM EDT,  Doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause
minor flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will result in
minor flooding in the advisory area. Up to three inches of rain
have fallen in the advisory area.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salisbury, Fruitland, Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, University Of
Maryland Eastern Shore, Salisbury University, Delmar, Snow Hill,
Hebron, Sharptown, Vienna, Westover, Parsonsburg, Marion Station,
Lawsonia, West Pocomoke, Pittsville, Willards, Mardela Springs and
Brookview.

Instructions:   
Target Area:   
Dorchester
Somerset
Wicomico
Worcester