Category: Anxiety

Hiram College in Ohio evacuated following bomb threat; Update: Safe to return

http://twitter.com/#!/WEWS/status/246720889062846465

Following bomb threats which earlier forced the evacuation of the University of Texas at Austin and North Dakota State University, Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio, cleared campus buildings late Friday afternoon in response to yet another bomb threat.

Hiram recently received a bomb threat. We are taking this seriously, have notified local & federal authorities.

— hiramcollege (@hiramcollege) September 14, 2012

A precaution Hiram College is directing you to evacuate campus. We will continue to update you every 30 minutes. Check http://t.co/5TM6he8j

— hiramcollege (@hiramcollege) September 14, 2012

Fire and safety teams are on Hiram campus with bomb sniffing dogs. We will continue with updates.

— hiramcollege (@hiramcollege) September 14, 2012

FBI agents are on site and assisting local authorities.

— hiramcollege (@hiramcollege) September 15, 2012

Hiram College posted the first update to its website at 5:41 p.m., saying that fire crews and bomb sniffing dogs were checking all campus buildings following a threat which was received around 5 p.m. Residence halls reportedly were cleared by 7 p.m.

Hiram is located about 35 miles southeast of Cleveland and has a student population of around 1,300.

Update from Hiram – bomb threat possibly made via email. Authorities evacuated campus and still have areas blocked off

— Stephanie Ramirez (@RamirezReports) September 14, 2012

Mr's alma mater, Hiram College, joined today's bomb threatapalooza. Tiny school in middle of nowhere, why would anyone want to blow it up?

— Mommy Snarks (@MommySnarksALot) September 14, 2012

Update: Hiram College is reporting that the sweep has been completed and students are cleared to return to campus.

Safety officials completed their sweep of Hiram campus. It is now safe to return. Investigation identifying the person(s) will continue.

— hiramcollege (@hiramcollege) September 15, 2012

 

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/09/14/hiram-college-in-ohio-evacuated-following-bomb-threat/

Homes across America light 26 candles for Newtown, Conn., victims

http://twitter.com/#!/kristinthompson/status/283381044282019840

Many people tonight are lighting 26 candles for the victims of the Newtown shooting, and pictures are pouring in on Twitter. The most prominent vigils are in Connecticut, where the shooting took place, but we found plenty of pictures from all across America. This is one of the most touching things we’ve seen in a while, and seeing as we normally cover the murky backwaters of the Twitterverse, it’s nice to see a wholesome meme for once. Thanks so much to everyone who did this, and Merry Christmas.

Saw this all over Connecticut tonight “@smoke_wizard: My mom put candles for the each person who died in newtown 😔 twitter.com/Smoke_Wizard/s…”

— Dan Milano (@DanMilanoABC) December 25, 2012

26 luminaries on Christmas Eve. Home in Sandy Hook. twitter.com/Colleen4Conten…

— Colleen Swain (@Colleen4Content) December 25, 2012

For the 26 victims at Sandy Hook, 26 candles. #rip #Merry #Christmas instagr.am/p/To0Rbjwawb/

— McKenzie Gallasso (@_lax_lover_) December 24, 2012

26 candles for the 26 lives lost at #SandyHook. We will never forget. Merry Christmas, angels. #26Acts#Newtown twitter.com/mchalfant11/st…

— Melissa Chalfant (@mchalfant11) December 25, 2012

26 Candles at my church for the Christmas Eve service for Newtown #26Candles #PrayForNewtown instagr.am/p/ToxK3IN0vf/

— Bethanyy✨ (@bethanyycatlinn) December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve Candles for Sandy Hook twitter.com/DebraOKeefe/st…

— Debra O’Keefe (@DebraOKeefe) December 24, 2012

26 luminaries in honor of 26 angels of Sandy Hook Newtown this Christmas Eve instagr.am/p/TowJxxyPK9/

— Miosotis Betancourt (@Miosotis83) December 24, 2012

Christmas eve at the Parkers. 27 luminaries for Sandy Hook, and the mother. instagr.am/p/To4O6Soqw2/

— Joseph A Parker (@joepa2213) December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas! A candle in front of our house with name of each @newtown victim on it! Sweet & innocent victims! twitter.com/ksatkins/statu…

— Kristi Atkins (@ksatkins) December 24, 2012

Candles lit for all of the victims at sandy hook who will be having Christmas in heaven this year. RIP instagr.am/p/TpBtSWvnKX/

— Miranda Boyer (@mbabyyyxo) December 25, 2012

Praying for the families of Newtown this Christmas #luminaries instagr.am/p/Tov7HMC95J/

— Avery Beaty (@AveryMBee) December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve candle light for our Aunts that are no longer with us and for those from Sandy Hook Elementary instagr.am/p/Tow4gFE7nP/

— Carina Cavaliere (@CarinaCav) December 24, 2012

Candles lit for sandy hook. I hope everyone, everyone has a merry Christmas @ Home instagr.am/p/Toq5VWof4L/

— Haley Evans (@h_3vans) December 24, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/12/24/homes-across-america-light-26-candles-for-newtown-conn-victims-on-christmas-eve/

Drudge Report bewilders with ominous 3-letter tweet

http://twitter.com/#!/DRUDGE_REPORT/status/352199958939701249

Uh oh. We picture poor Matt barely able to tweet a three letter distress call as Obama’s jack-booted FBI thugs drag him away under the watchful eye of armed drones.

Or, as some Twitter users suggest, maybe it’s a typo.

http://twitter.com/#!/AlexJamesFitz/status/352201075916406785 http://twitter.com/#!/forewit/status/352200051919028225

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/07/02/drudge-report-bewilders-with-ominous-3-letter-tweet/

Egyptian President Morsi promises to protect ‘citizens’ and Coptic cathedral

http://twitter.com/#!/EgyPresidency/status/320997000243990528

As Twitchy reported earlier today,  an Islamist mob attacked Egyptian Coptic Christians at Abbasiya Cathedral, one of Cairo’s largest Coptic cathedrals.

According to @EgyPresidency, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi claims he will ensure the protection of “citizens” and the Abbasiya Cathedral.

Pres. Morsy called Pope Tawadros II, assured him that he’s personally following up on the measures taken to protect citizens & Cathedral

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

Pres. Morsy ordered immediate investigation into Cathedral clashes & said culprits will be brought to justice

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

Pres. Morsy urged all citizens to avoid being dragged into unlawful acts that would jeopardize the nation’s security and stability.

— Egyptian Presidency (@EgyPresidency) April 7, 2013

His use of the term “Cathedral clashes” suggests culpability on both sides, even though Islamists reportedly initiated the attack.

And his pledge to bring “culprits” to justice leaves open the possibility of blaming the attacks on Coptic Christians.

A lot of Twitter users are skeptical — and rightly so.

@egypresidencywe all know that these tweets are lies and PR cover up for the real MB hidden agenda!

— Dr. Nancy Wassef (@nancyemile) April 7, 2013

The latest tweets from @egypresidency seem to imply that Cathedral and Coptic citizens aren’t protected as a matter of course.

— Paul Sedra (@sedgate) April 7, 2013

.@egypresidency You are in charge. You are feeding sectarian tensions. You are manipulating, lying, attacking. You are responsible. Face it!

— El Nesr (@BetOnMisr) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency what a joke. A typical sign of failed leadership is to be reactionary. Never proactive. Too busy worrying about comics #egypt

— Tamer Abdelaal (@zanesfather) April 7, 2013

@egypresidencyفاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشل فاشلRidiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous

— اسلام على (@aslamali470) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency haha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

— UserMaatka (@Zogysa) April 7, 2013

.@egypresidency either you have no control over MOI/they dont follow orders or you’re blatantly lying. Either way, you’re a complete failure

— Abdallah Hussein (@Abdallah_h) April 7, 2013

@egypresidency and MOI were left to decide what the “necessary measures” should be? Was tear gas in cathedral a “necessary measure”?

— Joel Gulhane (@jgulhane) April 7, 2013

Related:

Horrifying: Egyptian police stand by as thugs attack Coptic Christians

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/04/07/egyptian-president-morsi-promises-to-protect-citizens-and-coptic-cathedral/

‘Smug, patronising and ignorant’: Delta slammed for ‘racist’ World Cup tweet

http://twitter.com/#!/Delta/status/478690641904287745

Delta’s tweet celebrating the USA’s 2‑1 win over Ghana in the World Cup today consists of two beautiful images. Unfortunately for the person who posted it, the lovely giraffe is nowhere to be found in Ghana. (Maybe they have one or two in a zoo?)

http://twitter.com/#!/thelastforson/status/478691767668056064 http://twitter.com/#!/Ekow_Acquah/status/478693298874638336 http://twitter.com/#!/bubusn/status/478695819470970880 http://twitter.com/#!/KimCNN/status/478695966229659648 http://twitter.com/#!/gnledward/status/478696332686000129 http://twitter.com/#!/eldang/status/478696477544292352 http://twitter.com/#!/Chimichamu/status/478696883779424256 http://twitter.com/#!/the_itch1980/status/478697141360398336 http://twitter.com/#!/natoism/status/478697198751055872 http://twitter.com/#!/imraansiddiqi/status/478697447699808256 http://twitter.com/#!/wheniwashome/status/478697502883848192 http://twitter.com/#!/faboomama/status/478697595426963456

Why didn’t Delta just use a photo of that thing that obviously represents Ghana? You know, that thing.

http://twitter.com/#!/BMDub_iLL/status/478697745956749312 http://twitter.com/#!/squideye/status/478697853162766336 http://twitter.com/#!/DamonGochneaur/status/478697923941654528 http://twitter.com/#!/Zemrag7/status/478697965385949185 http://twitter.com/#!/JoshhTerry/status/478698008352006145 http://twitter.com/#!/stevecoy/status/478698122646810624 http://twitter.com/#!/CoutureWriter/status/478698273876623361

Crap @Delta social team, call your office. twitter.com/Delta/status/4… 1. Giraffes aren't from Ghana 2. Plays on African stereotypes 3. Awkward— BK Chambers (@imavip) June 17, 2014

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Update:

Here’s Delta’s second attempt at an apology. (The first read “precious tweet” instead of “previous tweet.”)

http://twitter.com/#!/Delta/status/478713660987441152

 

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/06/16/smug-patronising-and-ignorant-delta-slammed-for-racist-world-cup-tweet/

Are You More Like Taylor Swift Or Katy Perry?

It’s time you learn the truth.

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Are You More Like Taylor Swift Or Katy Perry?

  1. You got: Taylor Swift

    You’re very hard working, and can sometimes be a bit of a perfectionist. You tend to be somewhat introverted, but aren’t exactly shy. You’re the type of person who has a lot of intense crushes, though they’re not always romantic in nature.

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  2. You got: Katy Perry

    You’re a fun loving, mostly extroverted person who doesn’t mind getting a bit silly. You are generally optimistic, and tend to be something of a serial monogamist.

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Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/perpetua/are-you-more-like-taylor-swift-or-katy-perry