Amlaham

12 hours ago, august948 said:

Is it a big surprise that the media is extremely biased on a lot of issues?  Domestic and foreign?

Oddly enough, some of the same media represented in the meme you posted immediately parroted the Hamas propaganda about the destruction of the hospital in Gaza only to have to walk it back later.

I'm not surprised at all, its always been this way, but certain people on this forum get triggered if you point that out apparently. It's such a slap in the face when people call it conspiracy when there's legit facts right in front our faces. Painting Israel as a victim is INSANE. They have one of the worlds strongest army (funded by us), they have the iron dome, and somehow Hamas in the world's largest open air prison thats EXTREMELY controlled by Israel found a way to bypass all of that? Now the media is sooo worried about Israel, any time you speak against it, you get fired or have some kind of repercussion. There are multiple examples, but a very fine example is Harvard students standing against the war crimes of Israel and now those students are getting Doxxed.

19 hours ago, Amlaham said:

There were/are protests all throughout America/world, the numbers are heavily under reported not just with Chron, but with the entire western media. You're better off getting more accurate numbers and footage from social media where people are recording/ reporting live. There's a reason why, we can private message if you're interested. 

My first post comment

17 hours ago, Amlaham said:

In this article, it claims there were more than 100 people when it was in the thousands for the downtown protest. My initial comment is that, its very common that these specific type of protests are under reported throughout ALL western media. 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/palenstinian-community-protest-war-city-hall-18420741.php 

Then I mentioned a chron article in reference to my first comment as an example, but you're so stuck on that initial article, that YOU were saying are OVER Reported but me saying its under-reported you say that  "there is certainly no basis on which to claim the chronicle underreported the numbers". You're literally contradicting yourself and found NO evidence of your theory. If anything YOU are the one claiming a conspiracy theory that chron is OVER Reporting without ANY evidence. The link I provided legit says "over 100 people" which is CLEARLY under reporting the THOUSANDS that were actually there. 

19 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

The Chron didn't underreport the number, it overreported the number.  There were not thousands of people at the protest.

18 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

and you counted the people, did you?  the aerial photos of the crowd do not appear to show there to be thousands of people in that crowd. 

In any event, there is certainly no basis on which to claim the Chronicle underreported the numbers.

7 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

.  I am talking about your lies.  

You told us there was  no media coverage of last weekend's downtown protest and moments later you provided a link of media coverage of last weekend's downtown protest. (and I provided links to three other media reports of last weekend's downtown protest.

You told us "the numbers are heavily under reported not just with Chron, but with the entire western media", but for most of the media reports you and I have linked regarding the downtown and Greenway Plaza protests, there is no case whatsoever to be made that the media underreported the numbers.

You are claiming a grand conspiracy, but for some reason you  are not allowing yourself to see the contrary facts.

Sure, I'm a liar and I'm delusional and making up an entire conspiracy. You're arguing with no basis or reasoning AT ALL. Its clear AS DAY that Palestinians have gotten 0 support from western media and the west in general. If you can't see that, there's no point of arguing and its obvious you're just a sheep. 

Here's an update from a few weeks ago! The street is starting to look good! 

20 minutes ago, Ross said:

What's your point? That you can copy someone's poorly done memes that can't be read or verified? 

 

 

 

Google is free, I’m not your personal encyclopedia. The point is that the media is extremely biased and one sided towards Israel, and if you can’t see that, then you’re extremely naive. Why is nothing reported on Israel when it’s been over reaching and illegally occupying Palestinian land huh? More and more land is being annexed, this isn’t something that’s a secret. Why isn’t nothing being reported when PALESTINIAN KIDS have been shot?! Why is nothing being reported on settlers literally kicking Palestinians out of their homes that their families lived for centuries in? But the second Israel got attacked, the media is all IN on protecting Israel, so far as making stories about beheaded kids??? That OUR PRESIDENT LIED and said he SAW THE PICTURES?? …….. when in reality, that was debated and no proof was ever brought forward. Meanwhile, the social media of people who ACTUALLY have ties to the land show a different story. We see all of this happening on OUR social media, NOT EVER western media. We experience THIS from OUR relatives getting shot by the IDF just because. You’d be brain dead or fully delusional to not be able to comprehend the idea that western media is EXTREMELY biased towards Israel. You’re either really delusional or a Zionist. And no nothing in this post has to do with anti-semitism. This isn’t about Judaism, Islam, or Christianity. Either way, I can already tell you’re extremely misinformed 

https://www.democracynow.org/2023/10/18/headlines/reports_israel_to_ban_al_jazeera_for_reporting_on_gaza_war

Now why would they ban aljazeera? It’s literally not rocket science, maybe actually do research?

25 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

Oh, in a different article about a different protest, one reporter may have underreported (and note they were reporting on a protest which, just a few moments ago, you told us got no media coverage.  Anyway, I thought you were talking about the same thing I was talking about.

One of the other reports, actually 2 of the other reports, of the downtown protest (the one that got no media coverage) reported there were thousands of protestors. Your imagined conspiracy is kinda falling apart.

 

Hmm I wonder why Western media is sooo pro Israel 🤔 maybe this factually proven “conspiracy theory” might answer that? 

13 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

Oh, in a different article about a different protest, one reporter may have underreported (and note they were reporting on a protest which, just a few moments ago, you told us got no media coverage.  Anyway, I thought you were talking about the same thing I was talking about.

One of the other reports, actually 2 of the other reports, of the downtown protest (the one that got no media coverage) reported there were thousands of protestors. Your imagined conspiracy is kinda falling apart.

 

Imagined conspiracy theory? Dude, you’re literally a joke. You legit disregarded my comment that this has been on ongoing issue for years, this isn’t something that just randomly happened this past few weeks, the only time it’s been reported this wide was when Israel got a taste of what they’ve been doing to the Palestinians for years. The disregard for the thousand who have died OUTSIDE of this one attack and the media deciding covering it now and paint Israel as a victim? Your comment is clear as day that you only care about what the western media will portray to you, a sheep if you will. Just remember, you were lied to about Iraq, you were lied to about Syria, about Afghanistan, about all the wars the US has gotten involved in, congratulations for being so naive. I remained respectful to you, but to call all this a conspiracy? Lost all respect for you. 

In this article, it claims there were more than 100 people when it was in the thousands for the downtown protest. My initial comment is that, its very common that these specific type of protests are under reported throughout ALL western media. 

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/palenstinian-community-protest-war-city-hall-18420741.php 

1 minute ago, Houston19514 said:

So in what way did the Chronicle underreport the numbers, as you claimed?  They said there were thousands of people there.

5 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

and you counted the people, did you?  the aerial photos of the crowd do not appear to show there to be thousands of people in that crowd. 

In any event, there is certainly no basis on which to claim the Chronicle underreported the numbers.

I was literally there, as I was at the one in downtown. The media didn't even show up until the very end of the protest. There wasn't even any coverage on the one that happened last weekend. Anyone who was there could easily tell there were thousands of protesters, Richmond Ave and Weslayan was shut down for more than an hour. We can keep going back and forth, because this is something the other side is used to. The entire media is talking about "Israel vs Hamas" and acting like the occupation and annexation of Palestine hasn't been ongoing for over 80 years. People on the other side have been dying on a day to day basis, losing their homes, their land, for years and years. However, the media is painting it as "Israel under attack" and downplaying any type of support from the other side. 

35 minutes ago, Houston19514 said:

The Chron didn't underreport the number, it overreported the number.  There were not thousands of people at the protest.

. I was there but ok

5 hours ago, Houston19514 said:

Houston Chronicle continues its mission of spreading ignorance:

"Thousands protest attacks on Gaza outside Houston's Israeli embassy"

1. Israel (and every other country has only one embassy in the United States.  There are zero embassies in Houston. Israel has a Consulate General in Houston, NOT an embassy.
2. The headline tells us that "thousands" protested. The first line in the article says "more than 1,000", and the accompanying picture comports with the "more than 1,000" estimate but not the "thousands" screamed in the headline.

 

There were/are protests all throughout America/world, the numbers are heavily under reported not just with Chron, but with the entire western media. You're better off getting more accurate numbers and footage from social media where people are recording/ reporting live. There's a reason why, we can private message if you're interested. 

Flower boutique opening here. They only have locations in NY, NJ, CA, and PA, so this would be their first Texas store. These types of flowers are extremely popular, so I think they'll do well. 

https://www.venusetfleur.com

1 hour ago, emmanume said:

We could also use some Latin American (Colombian, Peruvian, Salvadorian), Middle Eastern (Israel, Greek, Persian, etc)

First option in Middle Eastern, literally didn't exist more 80 years ago 

Initially I wasn't too excited about this (not a NIMBY, I just wish it was on a main street like Kirby, Montrose, or Main st instead of hidden in a neighborhood), but wow this is really going to impact and expand our skyline since there aren't much buildings around! 

Good things come to those who wait :)

https://abc13.com/gulf-state-hydrogen-hub-houston-7-billion-in-federal-funding-biden-announces-7-regional-hubs/13909693/

So its official, the Houston Area will be getting it's first Ritz-Carlton Residences. It's going to be in The Woodlands off Lake Woodlands. I would have preferred it to be in Houston, but maybe this will catalyze a possible future Ritz Carlton hotel for Houston. Either way, great news!

https://communityimpact.com/houston/the-woodlands/development/2023/10/12/the-ritz-carlton-residences-announced-for-lake-woodlands-area/

When I type the address in google maps, it's telling me its the lot north of Richmond, east of 610. I'm usually against all these gas stations popping up on prime lots, but this lot is a hugeee eye sore; no landscape at all, 2 giant signs + 2 giant billboards, electricity wires running through the property in multiple directions, and both buildings are in terrible shape (the building right off Richmond actually has a chunk of the SE side of the building falling off from heavy rain?) 

The lot still has the listing up on Loopnet; https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3161-West-Loop-South-Loop-Houston-TX/26764273/

1 hour ago, Big E said:

Honestly, I'm just trying to figure out why the street abandonment is even necessary. This appears to be a car centric, suburban development, not a large mixed use or office park style development. Why even have the ped street at all?

Because there's a street that you can drive right through the development they're planning. I think they're trying to work with what they got and its a lot better than whats currently there. They're removing the parking lot at 3100 Travis St and replacing it with a little park/ outdoor area. They're also putting in a new building behind 3101 Louisiana St, which removes even more parking. So in between 3101 Louisiana, 3010 Milam, and the planned building there is a street. Removing it and making it a pedestrian street makes sooo much sense. This way, all 3 of those buildings can be accessible without crossing a street, making it a little less car centric. It dedicates a space thats only for pedestrians, that would obviously be a win-win no matter what.

Does anyone have a link for current/future road construction projects in Houston?

RebuildHouston.org is not up to date at all and has a lot of missing projects.

Loewe is opening up in ROD! Loewe is huge in Europe, recently it has been expanding into the US. Currently, there's only boutiques in NYC, the Hamptons, Miami, Vegas, and LA. A Dallas store is also opening soon. For anyone who cares, this is another LVMH brand. 

https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/home?country=US&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqM27l7nigQMVeSSzAB3eBwExEAAYASAAEgKZ3fD_BwE

I really wish they made their "town center" more like an actual town center (think Sugar Land, City center, Woodlands, or Pearland's town center). As of now, its literally just a HUGE shopping center/ mesh mash of multiple different strip centers. I wish our further suburbs would embrace country/ old town living, these new suburbs are doing a horrible job in my opinion, just creating massive shopping centers. 

This building looks almost finished!

6 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

There's an upcoming public hearing for a variance request related to the Dearborn Place Partial Replat No. 2 subdivision plat. It's on the agenda for this week's planning commission meeting.

Developers are seeking a variance request for a "conditional R.O.W. dedication along Shepherd Drive."

The plat consists of the following parcels:
 

• 3101 S Shepherd Dr - site of retail center Alabama Shepherd Square (3101-3111 S Shepherd Dr)
• 2049 W Alabama St 
• 2045 W Alabama St

Below are details pertaining to the variance request from documents included in the agenda.
 

• Specific Variance is being sought and extent of variance:  Conditional R.O.W. dedication along Shepherd Drive 
  
   
• Chapter 42 Section: 121 
  
  Chapter 42 Reference: The applicant shall dedicate to the public the right-of-way for any street or alley designated in a subdivision plat as a public right-of-way in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and applicable state law.
  
   

Statement of Facts
 

• (1a) The imposition Of the terms, rules, conditions, policies and standards Of this chapter  would create an undue hardship by depriving the applicant of the reasonable use of the land; OR 
  
  The intent of the current phase of the development is only to renovate and modernize the existing structure and maintain the existing sign and parking lot along Shepherd Drive. Shepherd Drive was completely reconstructed in 2023. There are no current plans to reconstruct or widen Shepherd Drive yet again. Further, to widen Shepherd Drive again would require a multitude of properties to dedicate as well, which could potentially take decades. The dedication of land to Shepherd today would be an undue hardship for the property owner today as the additional 5-foot would remain unused by the city, potentially indefinitely. Denying use of the 5-foot strip to be dedicated along Shepherd Drive would also effectively eliminate 11 existing parking spaces in a neighborhood where parking is a scarce commodity, and slow down the continued beautification of the iconic neighborhood. Additionally, the property's existing pylon sign is located within the dedication area. Denial of use would create an undue hardship today by forcing the owner to relocate the sign when there are no plans for construction in the dedication area. 
  
   
• (2) The circumstances supporting the granting of the variance are not the result of a hardship created or imposed by the applicant; 
  
  Shepherd Drive was recently reconstructed and widened, and there are no existing plans to reconstruct or widen Shepherd Drive again. The denial of use of the strip to be dedicated would leave the land unused for an extended period. Furthermore, denying use of the 5-foot strip to be dedicated would also effectively eliminate 11 existing parking spaces in an area where parking is already scarce. The intent Of this variance is to maintain the trendy, pedestrian friendly environment  of the beloved neighborhood. The variance will help achieve this by allowing the developer to modernize and beautify the neighborhood in a way that will appeal to the eye of the neighbors and guest of the neighborhood. The developer will be renovating the existing building, and creating a communal space that can be enjoyed by the whole of the community. 
  
   
• (3) The intent and general purposes Of this chapter will be preserved and maintained; 
  
  The intent and general purpose of this chapter will be preserved and maintained in that construction on this section of Shepherd Drive was recently completed. This variance would only allow continued use of the strip to be dedicated until such time as Shepherd Drive is to be widened again. 
  
   
• (4) The granting Of the variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare; 
  
  Allowing this variance will not be injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare of the residents of the area. This variance would allow the developer to beautify the neighborhood, create an attractive communal space, while maintaining the walkable feel of the area, and continue to provide adequate parking in an area where parking is scarce. 
   

I'm a little confused, how are they planning on beautifying the neighborhood and create a walkable/ attractive communal space by requesting that they keep their parking lot as is? Are they planning on doing something in the back? or move parking to the back and create something in the front? 

This lot will become townhouses from City Side Homes. They have multiple developments across town, definitely among the nicer townhomes

https://citysidehomes.com//developments