The National Weather Service seems to be avoiding the subject of Ice, but if you will look at the Accuweather forecast, and note the temps involved, and consider that the ground is snow-covered, we need to be ready for FREEZING RAIN.
Tuesday, Feb 9:
Mostly cloudy with a coating to an inch of snow and rain late in the afternoon
High: 37 °F RealFeel®: 42 °F
Tuesday Night, Feb 9:
Breezy; snow, sleet, and freezing rain in the evening, 1-3" followed by a bit of snow late
Low: 28 °F RealFeel®: 17 °F
Wednesday, Feb 10:
Snow, accumulating an additional 1-3 inches; windy, cold with blowing and drifting snow
High: 35 °F RealFeel®: 17 °F
Wednesday Night, Feb 10:
A bit of snow in the evening; clouds breaking, windy
Low: 26 °F RealFeel®: 6 °F
As always, the storm track is everything-- though it looks like we will escape the heavy snow, be ready for the possibility of trees and power lines icing up, and maybe some long power outages, especially since they're still trying to get things fixed from the last storm.
Rain on top of the snow will give us more heavy, frozen slush to deal with, too-- watch the roof loading. If it warms up enough Tuesday, it would be wise to get the big drifts off the rooftops if possible.
The good news: only about 40 more days till spring.. :-)
More from Accuweather
Monday, February 08, 2010
I Hate To Bring This Up
Who's Delmarva's News Leader Now????
Joe,
I did a search on "Jennifer Foxwell WBOC" to see if the interview was on YouTube. Your site is at the very top!!
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source=hp&q=jennifer+foxwell+wboc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&oq=jennifer+foxwell+wboc&fp=ed0664e20ac2de1f
Leggs Served With Indictment Of Foxwell's Murder
by - Innae Park
02/08/2010
SALISBURY, Md. - On Tuesday, the latest in the case being built against Thomas Leggs, Jr. will be announced.
However, on Monday night, Wicomico County state's attorney Davis Ruark went on the record with WMDT about the investigation. According to Ruark, Leggs has been served with an indictment charging him with the murder of Sarah Foxwell. Ruark says Leggs will also be charged with sex offenses.
Ruark said, "This'll be a unique case in that it's a murder case but it also carries the potential for the death penalty. There are very few death penalty cases that are brought in Maryland anymore."
GO HERE to read more.
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
Winter Storm Watch
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY
334 PM EST MON FEB 8 2010
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
SNOW AND SLEET WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE LOWER MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE TUESDAY AFTERNOON. SNOW AND SLEET WILL CONTINUE INTO THE EVENING BEFORE TRANSITIONING TO RAIN LATE TUESDAY NIGHT. RAIN WILL TURN TO SNOW WEDNESDAY MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. FOUR OR MORE INCHES OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE BY WEDNESDAY
EVENING.
Sorry Folks
Between clearing out driveways and the bad road conditions, today's show just didn't happen. Maybe I'll make it up with a show tomorrow, we'll see. Thanks for understanding.
WBOC's Jennifer Foxwell Story
I’d like to get your honest opinion on something. And I’m not looking for the limelight here by getting this posted on your blog. WBOC has been ramming it down my/our throats for about a week now of their “exclusive” interview with Sarah Foxwell’s mother. Ok… I can get with the fact that they’ve interviewed her. And I can even understand why she might want to be interviewed. BUT… the commercials have now changed. It’s the way they’re selling it now Joe that sickens me. WBOC is using this “anticipation” angle, playing on the fact that Sarah wasn’t living with her mother. The news anchors are playing it all up, then saying “tune in if you want to find out”. I just don’t like that… so much so that I’m not even going to watch the interview. Is it just me? Or is WBOC playing the public for ratings? Am I off base here?"
Found - Calico Kitty
Nanticoke & Upper Ferry Rd.Smart, multicolor (mostly orange) calico cat with no collar found in Upper Ferry Road, Kensington Woods, Nanticoke Road area. Cat showed up outside a home in the area about 10 days ago and is being cared for temporarily while owner is located. Please leave contact info and any identifyingdetails at: LostCatSby@gmail.com
Thank you.
States Attorney To Hold Press Conference Tomorrow Morning
We'll keep you posted Folks.
Rep. John Murtha, Iraq War Critic, Dies At 77
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Rep. John Murtha, the tall, gruff-mannered former Marine who became the de facto voice of veterans on Capitol Hill and later an outspoken and influential critic of the Iraq War, died Monday. He was 77. The Pennsylvania Democrat had been suffering complications from gallbladder surgery. He died at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, Va., spokesman Matthew Mazonkey said.
In 1974 Murtha, then an officer in the Marine Reserves, became the first Vietnam War combat veteran elected to Congress. Ethical questions often shadowed his congressional service, but he was best known for being among Congress' most hawkish Democrats. He wielded considerable clout for two decades as the ranking Democrat on the House subcommittee that oversees Pentagon spending.
Murtha voted in 2002 to authorize President George W. Bush to use military force in Iraq, but his growing frustration over the administration's handling of the war prompted him in November 2005 to call for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.
"The war in Iraq is not going as advertised. It is a flawed policy wrapped in illusion," he said.
Murtha's opposition to the Iraq war rattled Washington, where he enjoyed bipartisan respect for his work on military issues. On Capitol Hill, Murtha was seen as speaking for those in uniform when it came to military matters.
GO HERE to read more.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On February 5, 2010 at approximately 6:20 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store for the report of two (2) shoplifters. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspects taking audio cds without making any attempts at payment. The cds were recovered and returned to the store. During the investigation of the theft it was found that the suspects had left their two (2) small children unattended in their vehicle in the parking lot.
ARRESTED #1: Jaime Guevara Gonzalez, 27 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Maritza Cruz, 21 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 1000)
Conspiracy to commit theft
Unattended children
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking
CC # 201000005290
On February 5, 2010 at approximately 7:41 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Sears Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect taking electronics from the store without making any attempts at payment. The property was recovered and returned to the store. During the investigation the suspect broke a lock on a door in the Sears office.
ARRESTED: Michael Shane Eskridge, 36 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 1000)
Malicious destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000005297
On February 6, 2010 at approximately 12:02 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the five hundred (500) block of East Railroad Avenue for the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival, the officers met with a resident of the property who was advised of another subject who was not allowed on the property. While meeting with the resident of the apartment, the officers observed a bag of suspected marijuana in the residence in full view of the officers.
ARRESTED: Bernard Robert Bowser, 45 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000005323
On February 7, 2010 at approximately 11:22 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police responded to the Breaktime Bar and Grill for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival the officers met with Breaktime security who advised that the below listed suspect was refusing to leave the property when ordered to do so by management for acting disorderly inside of the establishment. The suspect continued to act disorderly while meeting with the officers and was taken into custody.
ARRESTED: William Joseph Parker, 20 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000005561
ALL MUNICIPALITIES NEED YOUR HELP
Folks, the amount of calls coming into Eastern Shore Fire Departments are just unbelievable.
That being said, one of the major problems they're having right now is, they cannot locate Fire Hydrants!
If YOU have a Fire Hydrant on your property, please, either clear the way around it or place a broom handle where the Hydrant is located so the Fire Departments can at least locate them.
Mind you, it would be great if you could clear the way so they don't freeze up but if you can't, please mark them in order to help them out.
Thank You!
Pictures From Deep In The Heart Of Pittsville
Hi Joe, thanks for posting all the great pics from around our area. Its nice to see I am not suffering alone(lol). It is beautiful, but when you've just gotten your power back after a couple of days, you have to long for the hot summer days. Here's what it looks like down my neck of the woods.
Woody Woodpecker in Pantry Panic.
Mr. Groundhog predicts a coooold winter and advises all the birds to fly south. Does Woody follow the advice? Does Woody ever follow anyone's advice?
The Snow Witch (2006)
A Japanese ghost story adapted from Hearn's "Yuki-Onna"(Kwaidan). Two woodcutters, an old man and his young apprentice, Minokichi get trapped in a snowstorm in the forest and take refuge in a hut. That night, Minokichi is forced to make a bargain that will later be forgotten....
Play In The Snow
Children enjoying winter sports, making a snow man, playing fox and geese, sledding and skiing. 1945
The Snow Creature (1954)
Himalayan expedition comes across a mountain being, manages to capture it, then transports it back to the United States. "Can I keep the creature here until I arrange transportation?" "Of course you can."
Terror In The Midnight Sun (1959)
Delmar Farmers
Joe,
Here are a few pictures of another awesome Delmar, DE farmer. He spent his whole day plowing out our road & neighbors last week, and he did it again yesterday! We are so fortunate to have wonderful farmers helping us out, we just wanted to say thank you!
Sincerely,
Happy Neighbors in Delmar
HEALTH DEPARTMENT CLINICS CANCELLED
(Salisbury, Maryland) Due to the weather, the Wicomico County Health Department is cancelling the following clinics for Monday, February 8, 2010: Family Planning, Communicable Disease, Addictions and Mental Health. For more information, please contact the Wicomico County Health Department at 410-543-6931.
Fruitland City Council Meeting
Joe,
The regularly scheduled Fruitland City Council meeting for tomorrow night February 9, 2010 has been cancelled. The meeting will not be rescheduled. The next meeting will be March 9, 2010.
Thanks
John F. McDonnell
City Manager - Fruitland
DISTRICT 38 B DELEGATES TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS
As part of an ongoing effort to keep in touch with community needs, Delegate James Mathias &
Delegate Norman Conway will hold town meetings through February with the goal to help them make informed decisions during the 2010 session of the Maryland General Assembly.
“The 427th Session of the General Assembly is now underway and there are many measures up for consideration such as balancing the State Budget and bills that target sexual predators,” Conway said.
“These town meetings will be an opportunity to share any concerns you may have with your Delegates.”
Conway & Mathias are looking forward to hearing about issues important to the citizens of Worcester & Wicomico Counties. The pair held similar town meetings at the beginning of 2009, and they both want to encourage all their constituents to attend again this year. They hope citizens will take the opportunity to share their opinions and concerns with the Delegates, as well as learn what the 2010 General Assembly will involve.
“Please come and let us know what’s on your mind as we continue to work hard for you on the Eastern Shore.”, Mathias said.
Those who are unable to attend the meetings can Contact Mathias and Conway directly. Their district office numbers are listed below.
The following town meetings have been scheduled:
Sat., Feb. 13, 10-11:30am Pocomoke VFD
Sat., Feb. 13, 2-3:30pm Snow Hill Library
Sat., Feb. 20, 11-12:30pm Salisbury – Wicomico Public Library
Sat., Feb. 20, 3-4:30pm Town Hall of Berlin
For more information call:
District Office, Delegate Conway – 410 543 9060
District Office, Delegate Mathias – 410 352 3096
HELP
HELP!! We need someone to plow the snow from our parking lot so people can get in for Little League registration. If you know some one who can help, please let us know.
Thank you in advance
Linda Sue Price
Editors Note: This is very important to the kids of Wicomico County.
Hazardous Weather Outlook
627 AM EST MON FEB 8 2010
MDZ021-022-091130-
DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-
627 AM EST MON FEB 8 2010
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.
HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY.
MIXED PRECIPITATION WILL OVERSPREAD THE AREA TUESDAY AFTERNOON BEFORE CHANGING TO SNOW TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS OF 2 INCHES ARE POSSIBLE NEAR SALISBURY RANGING UP TO 4 INCHES NEAR CAMBRIDGE.
Trash Pickup
The City of Salisbury Trash Pickup for Tuesday & Wednesday will be held off until Saturday & Monday, (13th & 15th) weather permitting.
Do NOT bring your trash cans to the curb this Tuesday or Wednesday.
Another Mid-Atlantic Snowstorm On The Way
Another heavy snowstorm is in the making for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast by midweek. Areas that saw heavy snow on Friday and Saturday stand to get another dumping of snow from this next system before Thursday.
Today, the system will begin to come together in the Central U.S. Snow will stretch throughout the Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley as well as in the Northern and Central Plains, with rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley and portions of the Southern Plains. The ?transition zone? (where a mix of precipitation types should occur) will stretch from near Lubbock, Texas, through Oklahoma and northern Arkansas into western and middle Tennessee.
The snow will slowly spread east towards the western Great Lakes and into the Ohio Valley tonight with rain moving into the Deep South tonight. A mix of rain and snow should stretch from western North Carolina through northern Tennessee and southern Kentucky into central Arkansas. Some locally heavy snow should develop during the overnight hours in the Midwest, with locally heavy rain possible in the South. Winds will also begin to increase as low pressure strengthens.
GO HERE to read more.
Joe You Are An Angel To Clear So Many Walks
Joe,
I took this picture of you as you were finishing my walk.Thank you.
farm boy
One Question IQ Test
There is a mute who wants to buy a toothbrush.
By imitating the action of brushing one's teeth, he successfully expresses himself to the shopkeeper and the purchase is done.
Now, if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?
Think about it first before scrolling down for the answer...
I guess since I got mine right then I have to keep my computer on.
He opens his mouth and says. "I would like to buy a pair of Sunglasses." If you got this wrong, please turn off your computer and call it a day.
I've got mine shutting down right now.
(You know you missed it too, so shut down your computer.)
HAVE A GREAT DAY
D.C. ‘Held Captive’ By Storm, More Snow Looms
230,000 people get day off; officials warn of potential for another 5 inches
WASHINGTON - Tens of thousands of workers in the snowy Mid-Atlantic region were given Monday off to shovel out from a blizzard that buried some areas in nearly 3 feet of snow as another storm loomed.
Federal agencies that employ 230,000 people in Washington will be closed, as will many businesses and school districts across the region. With more snow expected Tuesday, stranded travelers and those struggling with no electricity wondered when they'd escape the icy, gray mess.
"You've got a whole city held captive here," Gwen Dawkins, who was trying to get to Detroit, said as she waited at Washington's Reagan National Airport, where all flights had been canceled after 18 inches of snow was recorded by Sunday.
GO HERE to read more.
Storm Pictures - Tangier Island
Saw some pictures on your website from areas around the shore, we not only had snow Saturday but also sleet and high tides which then froze. This made for some beautiful pictures but treacherous conditions. These are pictures taken on Tangier by me, Hope Shores
It Was Pretty Evident School Wasn't Going To Be Open Today
As I complained yesterday about Schools in Wicomico County not being closed on Monday, once we got out and about yesterday it became even more evident there was no way they were going to have things cleared out in time for students to make it to School, let alone access any of the Schools they'd be attending. So again, why couldn't they make an early announcement that School would in fact be closed?
Who Built This?
Aren't you glad to see new building codes are set to make sure newer facilities can withstand more harsh conditions. I mean, after all, we've come so far over all the years and learned so much, well, need I say more.
It reminds me of the old saying, "They don't build them like they used to."
Bruce hunter, (Bruce's Billiards) Is A Great Guy!
Not only did Bruce volunteer to come get me, he never stood around and kept busy the entire day. If I was working the snow blower, he'd have a shovel in his hand cracking up the ice where snow plows threw snow near the ends of driveways. Heck, at one point even Councilwoman Debbie Campbell came by with a shovel in hand to help us out on one property on Camden Ave.
I'll never forget the sight of cranking up the snow blower, turning the blades on and by accident throwing a TON of snow right on Debbie's head. WHOOPS! She laughed like there's no tomorrow and kept right on going.
The worst part of our entire day out there was having to pass driveways that hadn't been cleared, knowing there were some elderly people living there. However, there were some special people that needed to be taken care of and we had to move on.
Folks, we're going to be out there again today as we still have some names on our list we need to get to. On my way home last night I got a call from a woman who runs a Handicap Day Care asking if we could help out one of their patients. We'll be out there first thing this morning to get that cleared but if you know someone who needs a helping hand don't hesitate to call.
If you're off work today, find the time to stop by your elderly neighbors home and give them a hand clearing out. This snow isn't going anywhere any time soon. The stories shared yesterday from Delmar were just remarkable. People and communities coming together like this has got to be one of the greatest examples you can set for your children. They may not be excited about doing it at first but you and I both know they'll pick up a shovel when they're adults and stop by their neighbors home when they get older.
Oh, let me say this. When that snow blower is running, there's no way I can hear it. Please leave a message and as soon as I can get to it I'll call you back. Have a great day! 410-430-5349
Sunday Morning On Delmarva
As you can see from the first photo, Bruce Hunter came all the way down Spring Hill Lane where the road had not been plowed. His 4 wheel drive truck bottomed out on the snow but that wasn't going to stop him from getting to my home.
As we headed back towards Salisbury I was able to capture some pretty cool shots I thought you might enjoy. Once we got towards Rt. 50 the plows had started hitting some of the side roads and as you can see, Rt. 50 was still a mess.
First things first, clear a path at 300 W. Main Street to keep Code & Compliance happy. Then we were off to a very long day of clearing out sidewalks and driveways for those in need.
A very special Thank You goes out to Bob from Bob's Automotive Repair. Bob was kind enough to work on my Snow Blower, not once but twice. I had some carburetor problems and Bob was able to fix it well enough to get it running so we could get out there and help people. We were on the last driveway of the day and one of the bolts broke. We stopped by Bob's on the way home and without hesitation he jumped right on it and replaced the bolt for us. Thanks Bob!
The Guerrero Guys - Thank You!!
Joe,
Just wanted to relay what genuine men Fernando and Alex Guerrero are. I went out this morning to shovel my walk. To my surprise, and almost immediately, guess who appeared and offered to help?? These fine young men (along with most others on our block) pitched in and we managed to shovel out our entire block.
What a breath of fresh air to have such giving people in our neighborhood! After the shoveling was done, Fernando played some football with the kids.
The Guerreros are truely an inspiration to the kids of the area!
Thanks again Fernando and Alex!!!!
DuPont Circle Snowball Fight
DuPont Circle in Washington, DC breaks out into a huge snowball fight after a blizzard comes pouncing into the Washington DC area Saturday morning. The Washington DC residents were in hopes that the police would not break up the fun for this snowball fight like they did in December, 2009. But sure enough, it is the Washington DC police’s job to protect and serve and break up the fun, so hence you will hear a whistle blow in the Dupont Circle with police shouting in background. Great stuff!
Keep These Numbers Just In Case You Need Snow Removal
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?
WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL? = Try this test
FIND OUT WHO TRULY IS YOUR ROLE MODEL. DON'T SCROLL DOWN YET.
DO THE SIMPLE MATH BELOW, THEN SCROLL DOWN TO FIND YOUR HERO.
It's CRAZY how accurate this is!
No peeking!
1) Pick your favorite number between 1-9
2) Multiply by 3 then
3) Add 3
4) Then again Multiply by 3 (I'll wait while you get the
calculator....)
5) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number....
6) Add the digits together
Now Scroll down
................
With that number, see who your ROLE MODEL is from the list below:
1. Einstein
2. Oprah Winfrey
3. Snoopy
4. Bill Clinton
5. Bill Gates
6. Gandhi
7. Brad Pitt
8. Babe Ruth
9. Joe Albero
(I know, I know....I just have that effect on people. One day, you too can be like me.
Why are you laughing???
P.S. Stop picking different numbers!!! I AM YOUR IDOL ..... JUST DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!
US Swine Flu Epidemic Shows Signs Of Being Over
Is the U.S. swine flu epidemic over? Federal health officials won't go so far as to day that, but on Friday they reported for the fourth week in a row that no states had widespread flu activity.
U.S. cases have been declining since October.
Vanderbilt University's Dr. William Schaffner, said the epidemic has "one foot in the grave"-- a future large wave of cases now seems very unlikely.
More.
FBI Wants Records Kept Of Web Sites Visited
The FBI is pressing Internet service providers to record which Web sites customers visit and retain those logs for two years, a requirement that law enforcement believes could help it in investigations of child pornography and other serious crimes.
FBI Director Robert Mueller supports storing Internet users' "origin and destination information," a bureau attorney said at a federal task force meeting on Thursday.
As far back as a 2006 speech, Mueller had called for data retention on the part of Internet providers, and emphasized the point two years later when explicitly asking Congress to enact a law making it mandatory. But it had not been clear before that the FBI was asking companies to begin to keep logs of what Web sites are visited, which few if any currently do.
The FBI is not alone in renewing its push for data retention. As CNET reported earlier this week, a survey of state computer crime investigators found them to be nearly unanimous in supporting the idea. Matt Dunn, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in the Department of Homeland Security, also expressed support for the idea during the task force meeting.
Dr. Fredericksen And Snow Days
Dear Mr. Albero,
After reading several remarks pertaining to the school cancellation tomorrow I thought it best to send you a quick note. I have drafted a letter to John Fredericksen regarding the fact that many of these snow days can be excused if he just asks for them to be. I'm all for our children attending school as much as they possibly can and making the most of their education. However, my son attends Northwestern Elementary in Mardela where more than half of the school has no air conditioning. Not only are half of the classes not air conditioned, but neither are most of the common areas shared by students (gym/cafeteria). The school is unbearable at the end of August when school begins and will start becoming uncomforable in late May when the temps really begin to rise. With that being said, I realize that air conditioning is a luxury - not a necessity. I was raised in a home with no airconditioning (where my parents still reside with no A/C). My point being that I understand that people can survive without the luxury. With all that being said, my question to the WCBOE is if they would like to go to school through June 18th knowing that they had no air conditioning to keep them cool. That won't happen. You can bet that they will be sitting in their nice, comfortable, climate controlled offices while our children try to learn while they stick to their seats with sweat.
I read some similar concerns in the comments section of your website and would just encourage anyone with the concern, to call the WCBOE and voice their opinion or draft a letter. I would love to know if Dr. Fredericksen intends to request that some of these days be excused and intend to ask him. Thanks for your voice on the web.
Sincerely,
Rae Murphy
Dr. Fredericksen at the WCBOE - 410-677-4596
WCBOE
101 Long Ave.
Salisbury, MD
Hoekstra Reintroduces Congressional Recall Bill
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, has reintroduced a bill that would allow voters to recall members of Congress.
"Government does not merely allow for citizen participation — it depends upon it," Hoekstra said. "Voters elected a Republican candidate opposed to the health care overhaul in Massachusetts in one of the most liberal states in America. They made their voices heard in what was effectively a recall of a Senate seat that had been held captive by one political party for 31 years."
The recall bill would be an amendment to the Constitution that allows voters in all 50 states to circulate petitions to demand a special election to recall members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
It is part of a series of five legislative initiatives called the "Voters' Bill of Rights" that Hoekstra introduced initially in 1994.
More here
Democrat / Lawyer
This is very interesting! I never thought about it this way. Perhaps this is why so many physicians are conservatives or Republicans.
The Lawyers' Party
By Bruce Walker
The Democratic Party has become the Lawyers’ Party.
Barack Obama is a lawyer.
Michelle Obama is a lawyer.
Hillary Clinton is a lawyer.
Bill Clinton is a lawyer.
John Edwards is a lawyer.
Elizabeth Edwards is a lawyer.
Every Democrat nominee since 1984 went to law school (although Gore did not graduate).
Every Democrat vice presidential nominee since 1976, except for Lloyd Bentsen, went to law school.
Look at leaders of the Democrat Party in Congress:
Harry Reid is a lawyer.
Nancy Pelosi is a lawyer.
The Republican Party is different.
President Bush is a businessman.
Vice President Cheney is a businessman.
The leaders of the Republican Revolution:
Newt Gingrich was a history professor.
Tom Delay was an exterminator. Dick Armey was an economist.
House Minority Leader Boehner was a plastic manufacturer.
The former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is a heart surgeon.
Who was the last Republican president who was a lawyer? Gerald Ford, who left office 31 years ago and who barely won the Republican nomination as a sitting president, running against Ronald Reagan in 1976.
The Republican Party is made up of real people doing real work, who are often the targets of lawyers.
The Democrat Party is made up of lawyers. Democrats mock and scorn men who create wealth, like Bush and Cheney, or who heal the sick, like Frist, or who immerse themselves in history, like Gingrich.
The Lawyers’ Party sees these sorts of people, who provide goods and services that people want, as the enemies of America .. And, so we have seen the procession of official enemies, in the eyes of the Lawyers’ Party, grow.
Against whom do Hillary and Obama rail? Pharmaceutical companies, oil companies, hospitals, manufacturers, fast food restaurant chains, large retail businesses, bankers, and anyone producing anything of value in our nation.
This is the natural consequence of viewing everything through the eyes of lawyers.
Lawyers solve problems by successfully representing their clients, in this case the American people.
Lawyers seek to have new laws passed, they seek to win lawsuits, they press appellate courts to overturn precedent, and lawyers always parse language to favor their side.
Confined to the narrow practice of law, that is fine. But it is an awful way to govern a great nation.
When politicians as lawyers begin to view some Americans as clients and other Americans as opposing parties, then the role of the legal system in our life becomes all-consuming. Some Americans become “adverse parties” of our very government. We are not all litigants in some vast social class-action suit. We are citizens of a republic that promises us a great deal of freedom from laws, from courts, and from lawyers.
Today, we are drowning in laws; we are contorted by judicial decisions; we are driven to distraction by omnipresent lawyers in all parts of our once private lives. America has a place for laws and lawyers, but that place is modest and reasonable, not vast and unchecked. When the most important decision for our next president is whom he will appoint to the Supreme Court, the role of lawyers and the law in America is too big. When lawyers use criminal prosecution as a continuation of politics by other means, as happened in the lynching of Scooter Libby and Tom Delay, then the power of lawyers in America is too great. When House Democrats sue America in order to hamstring our efforts to learn what our enemies are planning to do to us, then the role of litigation in America has become crushing.
We cannot expect the Lawyers’ Party to provide real change, real reform or real hope in America Most Americans know that a republic in which every major government action must be blessed by nine unelected judges is not what Washington intended in 1789. Most Americans grasp that we cannot fight a war when ACLU lawsuits snap at the heels of our defenders. Most Americans intuit that more lawyers and judges will not restore declining moral values or spark the spirit of enterprise in our economy.
Perhaps Americans will understand that change cannot be brought to our nation by those lawyers who already largely dictate American society and business. Perhaps Americans will see that hope does not come from the mouths of lawyers but from personal dreams nourished by hard work. Perhaps Americans will embrace the truth that more lawyers with more power will only make our problems worse.
The United States has 5% of the world’s population and 66% of the world’s lawyers! Tort (Legal) reform legislation has been introduced in congress several times in the last several years to limit punitive damages in ridiculous lawsuits such as “spilling hot coffee on yourself and suing the establishment that sold it to you” and also to limit punitive damages in huge medical malpractice lawsuits. This legislation has continually been blocked from even being voted on by the Democrat Party. When you see that 97% of the political contributions from the American Trial Lawyers Association goes to the Democrat Party, then you realize who is responsible for our medical and product costs being so high!
Obama Budget Will Cost Jobs
Would jobs be recovering faster if the Fed had not almost tripled the money supply, almost doubled the deficit with new spending programs, had the Treasury not bought more than $1 trillion in questionable mortgage-backed securities, and if the president was not committed to major tax increases next year. What seems to be little understood is that the money spent by the federal government is pulled out of the private sector either through increased taxes, higher interest rates or inflation (which is lurking in the wings). This means less credit available for businesses to borrow to expand their businesses, replace their inventory, or hire new workers. Dick Morris nails it in the article below.
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Morris: Obama Budget Will Cost Jobs
Thursday, 04 Feb 2010 08:22 PM
By: John Rossomando
If the nation’s economy is a patient, then Barack Obama is a bit like a medieval doctor trying to bleed it back to health, Fox News analyst Dick Morris tells Newsmax. TV.
The Obama administration’s economic stimulus has done the exact opposite of what ought to have happened in the economy over the past year because the stimulus has been largely ineffectual in creating private-sector jobs in his opinion.
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“When the stimulus passed, they said it would create 2 million jobs… and then it turns out it wasn’t 2 million; it was 600,000,” Morris told Newsmax.TV’s Ashley Martella. “And it didn’t create any jobs; it just saved 600,000, and it turned out 350,000 were government workers ̶ primarily teachers.
“While I’m glad they saved their jobs, it’s got nothing to do with the economy,” Morris said.
Obama doesn’t realize that government borrowing has the net effect of crowding out those in the private sector who need to borrow the same money they need to create new jobs, Morris said.
“They can’t get loans,” he said. “So in the last 12 months, Treasury debt has gone up 41 percent, but consumer lending and commercial lending is down by over 20 percent. And that’s the exact opposite of what we should have happening.”
The expiration of the Bush tax cuts next year does not bode well for the economy because many small businesses file on personal income tax forms and report incomes in excess of $250,000.
The prospect of a 12-percent tax increase next year for those in the top tax bracket ̶ up to 39.6 percent from 35 percent ̶ along with capital gains taxes and the reinstatement of the estate tax, will scare people into hoarding their money, Morris said.
“All of those are going to scare people, and they’re not going to make purchases or investments, or create jobs, or expand when they know the boom is going to be lowered next year, “ Morris said. “It’s like inviting a cow to have a wonderful final meal when they know they are going to get their head chopped off tomorrow.”
Morris sees several ways Obama can chop $1 trillion from the federal deficit. The first way would be for the president not to spend the billions of dollars that have not already been spent out of the $787 billion stimulus plan.
“That’s half a trillion right there,” Morris said.
Another $500 billion could be cut from the deficit by taking the TARP money that has been repaid and use it for deficit reduction rather than his jobs program.
“That would have a huge impact on reducing the deficit and stimulating the economy,” he said.
But Morris said Obama will not do this and he will keep bleeding the economy.
Palin: 'America Is Ready For Another Revolution'
Sarah Palin received a rousing welcome from a crowd of more than 1,000 tea partiers last night at the first national tea party convention as she sent a strong message that she supports lower taxes, smaller government, transparency, energy independence and strong national security.
A large banquet room at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel was crowded from wall-to-wall with energized tea partiers and as many as 120 press organizations from around the world – including broadcasters from Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia and Japan.
"I'm a big supporter of this movement," she said. "America is ready for another revolution."
Palin applauded Scott Brown's recent Senate win in Massachusetts.
"Scott Brown represents what this beautiful movement is all about," she said. "He was just a guy with a truck and passion to serve our country. It took guts, and it took a lot of hard work. But with grass-roots support, Scott Brown carried the day."
Palin warned tea partiers not to let the movement be defined by one leader or politician.
"The tea party movement is not a top-down operation. It's a ground-up call to action that is forcing both parties to change the way that they're doing business," she said.
She said Americans are discouraged by what they see in Washington, and the "Obama-Pelosi-Reid agenda" is leaving the nation less secure, deeper in debt and more submissive to big government.
Circular Logic Gone Mad
It's late fall and the Indians on a remote reservation in South Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets.
Unlike the chiefs before him, when he looked at the sky, he couldn't tell what the winter was going to be like. Nevertheless, to be on the safe side, he told his tribe that the winter was indeed going to be cold and that the members of the village should collect firewood to be prepared.
But, being a practical leader, after several days, he got an idea. He went to the phone booth, called the National Weather Service and asked, 'Is the coming winter going to be cold?'
'It looks like this winter is going to be quite cold,' the meteorologist at the weather service responded.
So the chief went back to his people and told them to collect even more firewood in order to be prepared.
A week later, he called the National Weather Service again. 'Does it still look like it is going to be a very cold winter?'
'Yes,' the man at National Weather Service again replied, 'it's going to be a very cold winter.'
The chief again went back to his people and ordered them to collect every stick and branch.
Two weeks later, the chief called the National Weather Service again. 'Are you absolutely sure that the winter is going to be very cold?'
'Absolutely,' the man replied. 'It's looking more and more like it is going to be one of the coldest winters we've ever seen.'
'How can you be so sure?', the chief asked.
The weatherman replied, 'The Indians are collecting a shitload of firewood...'
EXILED QUEENS TEACHER ON PAYROLL DESPITE KNOCKING UP STUDENT
By SUSAN EDELMAN, KATHIANNE BONIELLO and CYNTHIA R. FAGEN
Click on the link below to access the story. http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/queens/head_of_the_crass_qWrc4xPXr5UxSo8Npym2vO
Three strikes and he wasn't out.
At the beginning of his 32-year career as a math teacher in Queens, Francisco Olivares allegedly im pregnated and married a 16-year-old girl he had met when she was a 13-year-old student at his Corona junior high, IS 61, The Post learned.
He sexually molested two 12-year-old pupils a decade later and another student four years after that, the city Department of Education charged.
But none of it kept Olivares, 60, from col lecting his $94,154 salary.
He hasn't set foot in a classroom in seven years since beating criminal and disciplinary charges. Chancellor Joel Klein keeps Olivares in a "rubber room," a district office where teachers accused of misconduct sit all day with nothing to do.
The DOE insists it can't get rid of him. "The department's hands are tied by state law and union rules," said spokeswoman Ann Forte.
She said tenured teachers can be fired only if an arbitrator approves.
"The department twice tried to terminate this teacher, and both times, an arbitrator decided to keep him on the payroll," she said.
Most of the 660 rubber-room teachers on the city payroll are awaiting disciplinary proceedings, but Klein has exiled "a handful" of duds like Olivares even though they have been legally cleared to return to class.
Last week, The Post reported that typing teacher Alan Rosenfeld, 64, was banned from the classroom in 2001 for allegedly making lewd comments to and leering at girls at IS 347 in Queens. Raking in $100,049 a year, he has spent time in a Brooklyn rubber room working on his law practice and overseeing more than $7 million in real-estate investments.
Olivares has an even worse record. The Queens district attorney charged him with abusing two 12-year-old students in school, one in December 1988 and the other a month later.
He showed one girl porn pictures and photographed her in suggestive poses with her pants down, the DA charged. Another accused him of rubbing against her from behind.
A jury found him guilty, but his conviction was reversed on appeal on technicalities. The DOE held an administrative trial on the charges, but a panel of arbitrators voted 2-1 in favor of Olivares. They sent him back to IS 61.
He struck again, according to Special Schools Investigator Richard Condon, who recommended firing him. In 2002, Condon found Olivares had backed a girl against a wall and caressed her arms while urging her not to transfer, saying, "I'm becoming very fond of you."
After a hearing, an arbitrator let Olivares off with just a warning not to stand close to students.
This time, Klein refused to return Olivares to the classroom. The teacher sued in 2004 to have his records expunged.
It was then that DOE officials dug up accusations from 1978 that Olivares had a sexual relationship with a former IS 61 student he had met when she was 13 -- and got her pregnant at 16, according to records filed in Manhattan Supreme Court in the 2004 suit.
Olivares, then 30, married the teen and falsified DOE forms to get her health insurance sooner, it was alleged.
DOE officials could not explain Friday why the department waited until 2003 to formally bring those sex and fraud charges.
Olivares' student-turned-wife, whose name is being withheld by The Post, could not be reached.
Reached in Georgia, his daughter, now 29, said her parents "have been estranged for so many years."
"I try to keep in touch a few times a year," she said of her dad. "I wish I could say something, but I don't want to go behind his back. My father can do his own defense."
After separating from his wife, Olivares, at age 50, fathered a son with a 23-year-old, records show.
The teachers union did not defend him.
"The current system works for no one," United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew said, adding that the union "has made repeated attempts to work with the administration to resolve the rubber-room issue, but the administration has preferred to grandstand rather than solve it."
PUBLIC NOTICE
CANCELLATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The Salisbury City Council’s regular meeting and work session, scheduled for Monday, February 8, 2010, have been cancelled.
FLEMING HEALTH CARE REFORM UPDATE
Update on H.Res 615: Call on Members of Congress to Enroll in the Public Option
Because you have previously contacted my office by email in support of H. Res. 615, my resolution calling on Members of Congress to enroll in the public option, I wanted to give you an update.
Like many of you, I am deeply concerned that Congress will press forward to enact an intrusive government administered health care plan, despite the higher costs and lowered level of care other countries with similar systems have experienced.
You will be pleased to know that more than 100 Members of Congress joined in support of H. Res. 615, my common sense measure calling on Members who vote for an intrusive government-administered health care plan to enroll in that system. Since launching this effort, nearly 3 million Americans like you have contacted my office in support of H. Res. 615. In response I offered an amendment to the Democratic Leadership health care bill to automatically enroll all Members of Congress and all Senators in the public option. Predictably, my amendment was rejected out of hand by the Majority and was not given a vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Common sense seems to have failed us in the health care debate. That is why I offered a resolution asking Members of Congress to put their “money where their mouth is” and call for Members who support a public option lead by example and be required to enroll in the public option themselves. If a Member is willing to vote for such an option, why shouldn’t they enroll in it?
THE DOCTOR’S DIAGNOSIS: There is no doubt about it; health care in America must be reformed. The answer, however, is not an intrusive government administered health care plan. As a practicing physician for over 30 years, I am concerned that the kind of “reform” being debated back and forth on Capitol Hill will insert Washington bureaucrats between patients and their doctors, burden the middle class with new taxes, and raise insurance premiums for almost everyone. That is unacceptable “reform.” I will continue to work to represent you and to bring common sense back to this debate.
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JOHN FLEMING, M.D.
Kids Enjoy Eastern Shore Blizzard Of 2010
Joe,OBITUARY
Born 1776, Died 2008
It does not hurt to read this several times.
Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul, MN, points out some interesting facts concerning last November's Presidential election:
Number of States won by: Obama: 19 McCain: 29
Square miles of land won by: Obama: 580,000 McCain: 2,427,000
Population of counties won by:
Obama: 127 million McCain: 143 million
Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by:
Obama: 13.2 McCain: 2.1
Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory McCain won was mostly the land owned by the taxpaying citizens of the country.
Obama territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in low income tenements and living off various forms of government welfare..."
Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some forty percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.
If Congress grants amnesty and citizenship to twenty million criminal invaders called illegals and they vote, then we can say goodbye to the USA in fewer than five years...
The New Orleans Saints Superbowl Drinking Game
-Every time they mention hurricane Katrina, drink 1
-If they show pictures of the City of New Orleans right after Katrina, drink 1
-Every time they say how much the Saints mean to the City of New Orleans, drink 1
-Every time the words “tragedy”, “flood”, or “devastation” are used, drink 1
-Every time they talk about how good Reggie Bush was in college, drink 3
-If they show Kim Kardashian in the stands, drink 5
-Every time they show a picture of Reggie Bush with a bat or say “bringing the wood” drink for 5 seconds.
-Every time Reggie Bush gets negative yardage trying to run around in the backfield a bunch and outrun the defense, drink 1 and turn to the person next to you and say “I told you Vince Young should have won the Heisman”
-Every time Reggie Bush gets up and flexes his arms in that pose he likes to do, drink 1
-If they mention Tim Tebow for any reason, funnel a beer
-Every time they say that “it’s destiny for the Saints to win” drink 1
-If they show footage of Katrina survivors at the Superdome, take a shot of cheap liquor
-If they call Saints fans the most passionate fans in football, drink 1
-If they say that the Saints, Saints fans, or the City of New Orleans “deserve” a Superbowl victory, drink 1
-Every time they say how good of a story the Saints are, drink 1
-If Jeremy Shockey pretends to be hurt after dropping a pass, drink 2
-If they mention the Saints beating the Falcons in 2006 in the first game after Katrina in the Superdome, drink 5
-Every time they compare hurricane Katrina to the Haiti earthquake, funnel a beer and yell “bullshit!”
-Every time they mention Drew Brees as the Mardi Gras king, drink 1
-Every time they show Archie Manning, drink 1, and mention how bad he sucked. If they show old footage of him on the Saints, drink 5. If they mention how tough of a decision it was for him as for whom to cheer for, drink 10.
-Every time they show a saints fan yelling "Who dat!" Or a sign/shirt saying the same, drink 1.
-If they show Chris Paul at the game, drink 1 and mention to someone how much better he is than Marvin Williams.
-If they show former Mayor Ray Nagin, drink 5 and then punch someone in the throat
Snow In Princess Anne
Mt. Vernon Road, Princess AnneThis is a fence along my driveway. My wonderful neighbor come over and shoveled my driveway. Nice people in Princess Anne also.
If You And Bruce Are Out This Way
"Good morning Joe. I love what you are doing for people and the snow. Today if you and Bruce are out in Willards and are hungry, please stop by and have some fresh chili at XOXO Massey Crossing Road. I bought a pool table a few years back from Bruce and last year I had him break it down for me. I also was in a commercial for him. So Bruce knows who I am. Like I said if you want a hot bowl of chili and you guys are out this way, please don't hesitate to stop by.
You won't have a problem getting through back here either. All of our farmers have been plowing the roads and digging everyone out with their tractors. That's me included.
Thanks for what you guys are doing. Not every one is as fortunate as I am to have access to tractors and neighbors who help everyone out. Have a great and safe day."
Yesterday we hadn't eaten all day, so let me tell you, that's a very kind offer. Thank You Very Much!
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Another Wonderful Delmar Story, Actually, Two
"Hi Joe
I am writing to to telling you that there is a boy(sorry young MAN around 8 or 9 yrs old) that was plowing a driveway for a couple in delmar del on brittingham rd. I was heading to my father house to give a hand on shoveling the snow for him when I pulled up I notice that his driveway was cover in about two and half feet of snow drifts. I realized that my four wheel drive would probably not make it, so down the street I saw someone using a bocat plowing a driveway and drove down there to ask if he would mind plowing my father driveway. I realized it was this young man operating the bobcat. When I asked how much he said nothing. He came down to do his driveway. In mean while my wife ask how much he was charging I said nothing but lets give him something anyway. When he was done I walked up to him to give him money, he told me no thanks we dont charge on Sunday.I told him to come back on Monday then to get your money, he said no. I was so amazed that a young man at his age helping his neighbor out. Kudos to this kid and his parents for raising a fine young man."
Editors Note: Have we started something refreshing? Are we coming back as Americans? Folks, if your neighbors driveway and sidewalks aren't clear, lend a helping hand. As my old New York friends used to say, "It Can't Hurt."
Bruce Hunter and I spent our entire day today helping those in need. In fact, we'll be out all day tomorrow getting to the rest of the people who have requested help. To this young man and especially his Parents, God Bless you. The apple will not fall far from the tree and clearly this young man has been raised by some excellent parents.
So everyone knows as well. After a VERY long day today I came home to Delmar to find my own driveway plowed. I have no idea who this individual is but from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! My back also thanks you! Spread the love Folks.
Hoekstra: Obama Didn't Consult With GOP On Terror Intel
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Mich., issued the following statement on Sunday concerning statements by White House Deputy National Security Adviser John Brennan on "Meet the Press."
"Can anyone take seriously the White House's assertion that it consulted with Republicans when President Obama didn't even consult his own Director of National Intelligence, FBI Director or Homeland Security Secretary concerning Abdulmutallab? Anyone who knows my record and the leadership of Republicans on national security issues knows that we have not been shy about expressing our thoughts and strategies with the administration.
"The mishandling of this case is the Obama administration's failure, and they have no one to blame but themselves. President Obama failed to respond after the terrorist attack at Fort Hood, and failed to respond immediately after the terrorist attack in Detroit.
"Instead of lashing out politically and attempting to deflect blame, Obama and his advisers need to settle on a coherent and rational national security strategy to help secure our homeland.
Facts:
Hoekstra had a brief, non-secure conversation with Brennan. Brennan only informed him that Abdulmutallab had severe burns and was being treated.
Contrary to what he attempts to imply, Brennan at no time informed Hoekstra that Abdulmutallab had been Mirandized nor did he seek Hoekstra's consultation or provide any sort of meaningful briefing. The faulty decision to Mirandize Abdulmuttalab was the Obama administration’s, and its decision alone.
More.
Special Weather Related Closings Of State Buildings, Liberal Leave And Emergency Information
Note: This closing and/or liberal leave information applies to principal units and independent agencies in the Executive Branch, except educational units under the jurisdiction of the University of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, Maryland School for the Deaf and Baltimore City Community College.
A statewide liberal leave policy is in effect for all state employees beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2010 to the end of the day shift on Monday, February 8, 2010. Emergency essential personnel should report as scheduled.
Delmar Is A Beautiful Place To Live
Joe,
I just wanted to tell you how wonderful it is to live in Delmar (I live on the Maryland side). I went out to start the big dig out & all the neighbors were out doing the same. It turns out that I live in such a great place that we all helped each other & got it done. I just feel so blessed to live in a community where we can all work together. Just thought you would like to hear how much I appreciate Delmar.
I additionally want to say thanks for your blog it has been a great way for me to always know what's going on. My parents live in Annapolis and they check the blog everyday (actaully several times a day). My dad says he is addicted to it. Your blog has been a great way for my dad to always know what is going on here. I am 31, but he still feels like he needs to check on his "little girl". You rock Joe!
Thanks, Christine in Delmar
"Operation Bombshell" A Big Hit With Service Spouses And Returning G.I.s
Burana is the author of the memoir Strip City [Miramax, 2003] and the Western novel Try [St. Martin's Griffin, 2007]. In 2009 she published her third book, the memoir I Love a Man in Uniform [Weinstein Books, 2009] which chronicles her transformation from a former punk rock stripper to wife of an Officer in the United States Army. Her latest book describes many of the challenges of a military wife, such as the complicated etiquette, the stress of deployment and the experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Toward the end of the book, Burana writes of her desire to help other wives of deployed soldiers. She writes, “I wanted them to feel confident that when they faced their husbands again, they’d be strong and sexy. But mostly I wanted them to be there for themselves.” To achieve this, Burana came up with the idea of “Operation Bombshell”, the world’s only burlesque school for military wives.
Open to military wives of all branches, Operation Burlesque is a 90-minute burlesque class taught by Burana. The routines are choreographed by Jo Weldon, headmistress of The New York School of Burlesque. Burana stresses that there is no nudity involved in the burlesque routines and that classes are open to all levels of physical ability; no previous dance training is required.
More HERE.
To Those Of You Nagging Me About Road Conditions....
Look, we have produced photos of large trucks run off the road and these are professionals.
We are working to get out there ourselves to help others in need and let me assure you, I wouldn't be going anywhere if it weren't for that.
So my suggestion to you is, stay home, stay off the roads. Most of the side roads are single lanes and have not even been plowed yet. If you want to go somewhere, I suggest you walk, like we used to do in the old days.
Maybe when we return I can deliver some photos. That being said, if any of you who happen to have the proper vehicles to get out there can take some pictures and send them to us we'll be happy to post them later this evening.
Thanks for the photo Stephanie.
In Defense Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America
In Defense Of The Constitution Of The United States Of America
By pointing out the errors of past and present administrations, I am defending the Constitution of the United States of America. Some would call us conservatives, right-wing extremists, racists, dissidents and even terrorists; all because we don’t aggress with their ideas and, or actions.
“Dissent is the greatest form of Patriotism”; you could pay a high price of it!
Is the price worth it to you? It is to me and to the future of our great nation. I really don’t have a choice, because I understand what is happening. I realize it is easier for some to personally be silent, but it would be just like being in a burning building and not pulling the fire alarm.
“Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentleman wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?” – Patrick Henry – 1775
The oath that our soldiers, congressmen and president takes, also applies to ‘We the People’
The Oath of ‘We the People’
‘We the people’, do solemnly swear, (or affirm), that we will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic; that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that we take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that we will well and faithfully discharge our duties of citizenship, so help us god.
As average citizens we have taken the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ many, many times in our lives.
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and justice for all”
· Are you committed to the Pledge that you have taken so many times in you life?
· Do you love this country like our founding fathers did?
· Do you pledge your all to preserving this great nation?
· Do you do everything you legally can to uphold the truths and principles of freedom founding in both The Declaration of Independence as well as the Constitution of the United States of America?
· Are you willing to take the Oath of ‘We the People’ and to live by it everyday?
As Thomas Paine said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.”—September 11, 1777
And as James Madison said, “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty”.
So please pledge allegiance again to this great nation. Take the Oath of ‘We the People’ and spread the knowledge and words of liberty and freedom. Our nation’s future, our children’s future and freedom’s future depends on it.
Time To Get To Work
This morning we will get our things together and hit the streets. Our goal is to reach as many of you as we can to clear a path for you to access the road. Mind you, we will only be doing so for those most in need. Elderly, ill and handicap people.
If you fit the above category, call me at 410-430-5349. We will do our best to get to your home and clear a path for you.
I encourage ALL of you to do what you can to help your neighbor. You know who they are and you know they cannot do it on their own.
All that being said, (unless I get help) comments will not be moderated for quite some time. I'll check in here and there.
I should add: My friend Bruce Hunter from Bruce's Billiards will be picking me up and helping me throughout the day. Every time we do things like this, Bruce is always the very first to volunteer.
What Will Your Children Be Taught?
Mathew Staver on The Huckabee Show this Weekend to Discuss Changes to Textbooks
This weekend Mathew D. Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel and Dean of Liberty University School of Law, will appear on Mike Huckabee’s show to discuss potentially dramatic changes to the framework of textbooks that are being discussed by the Texas State Board of Education (TSBOE). Huckabee and Staver will be revealing suggested changes, some of which are still under discussion. The show will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Eastern Time.
TSBOE will soon finalize the language that textbook publishers use to align their textbooks to current standards. As Texas is a leader in textbooks, most other states purchase the same educational materials. The textbook controversy in Texas affects every American because, to have a bright future, we must know our past. America has a rich past founded on Judeo-Christian values and to forget them, or worse, to distort them, will doom our future. Those who want to reshape America begin by rewriting our past. We repeat the mistakes of the past when we are ignorant of them.
Some of the suggestions that have come forward at various times include:
Removing references to Daniel Boone, General George Patton, Nathan Hale, Columbus Day, and Christmas.
Including the cultural impact of hip hop music, ACLU lawyer Clarence Darrow, and the Hindu holiday of Diwali.
Replacing the term "American" with "Global Citizen"– stating that students need to be shaped "for responsible citizenship in a global society" without any mention of citizenship in American society.
Replacing expansionism and free enterprise with imperialism and capitalism.
The Board's next meeting is in March and the final reading and adoption of the social studies guidelines will be in May.
STATE POLICE STORM RESPONSE UPDATE
(Pikesville, MD) – State troopers across Maryland report disabled vehicles have been their most frequent response call during the storm so far, as they continue to work with members of the National Guard and Natural Resources Police to respond to calls for service.
Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, has deployed more than 70 extra troopers, not normally assigned to road patrol duties, to supplement the regular patrol force during the storm. All four-wheel drive vehicles in the State Police fleet have been deployed to road patrol troopers. Members of the Maryland National Guard equipped with Humvees have been stationed at State Police barracks throughout the State. National Guard personnel are teamed up with state troopers and are providing transportation assistance in response to calls for service.
Commanders of all 22 State Police barracks are reporting disabled vehicles are their most frequent call for service. These calls are usually involving vehicles and drivers who are not equipped to travel in this type of extreme weather and are becoming stuck in the snow. Troopers are reporting that most drivers of the disabled vehicles have no important or emergency purpose for being on the highway. Disabled vehicles are causing significant problems for snow removal crews and are inhibiting the emergency response of police and fire personnel.
State Police barracks are reporting normal police calls for service are lighter than normal. Most calls are for disabled vehicles or minor collisions. The most serious crash handled by State Police as of Saturday morning remains the one that occurred on Rt. 462 at I-95 in Harford County late yesterday afternoon. A 15-year-old girl remains in critical condition following that crash that occurred when the van she was riding in ran into the back of a snow plow truck parked on the shoulder of the road.
State Police are joining Governor Martin O’Malley in urging citizens not to travel for the remainder of the storm. Regular updates are being provided by the Governor and state emergency officials through local media. Maryland State Police commanders are working as part of the team at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and providing coordinated response assistance where needed.
The Wicomico Board Of Ed Says.....
"All Schools are operating on a regular schedule." Now you and I both know this isn't going to happen. One has to wonder if they'll wait until 5:00 AM to make that standard phone call to let everyone know School will be closed on Monday.
Come on Mr. Fredericksen, get on the ball for once and let everyone properly schedule their lives.
Church Collapses In Northeast D.C.
A church has collapsed in northeast Washington because of the heavy snow and a tree that fell on its roof.
D.C. Fire & EMS representative Pete Piringer said when the tree fell on the roof of the one-and-a-half story building, the weight of the tree and the snow made it collapse.
Joshua's Temple First Born Church, located at 4318 Sheriff Road NE, was a very small, quaint church with a dedicated following, according to NBC4's Tracee Wilkins, who is familiar with the neighborhood and often saw parishioners lining the street with their cars.
GO HERE to read more from NBC Washington.
With $400 Million Up In Smoke, Drug Czar Should Go
A prime candidate for abolition is the office of the so-called "drug czar."
The position of the drug czar was created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act in 1988. It was a time of drug war hysteria. Former first lady Nancy Reagan called casual drug users "accomplices to murder." President George H.W. Bush vowed to make the war one of his top priorities. During his inaugural address, he said, "Take my word for it. This scourge will stop." The conservative firebrand William Bennett became the first czar and made headlines with brash talk of beheading drug dealers. The nation's capital was declared to be a "high intensity drug-trafficking" zone. There were raids and arrests - including the notorious trial of then-Mayor Marion Barry.
In theory, the drug czar's office was supposed to develop a long-term strategy to win the drug war and bring about a "drug-free society." Each year, the czar would call for more governmental efforts to "reduce demand" and to "disrupt the supply" of narcotics. Instead of millions, the government started to spend billions.
The bureaucracy flourished as more agents were hired and more high-tech equipment was purchased. The criminal justice system expanded to handle the influx of cases. More prosecutors. More judges. More prison guards.
And yet, millions and millions of Americans continued using drugs.We now know that Presidents Obama and Clinton were among them. Indeed, nowadays, police agencies like the FBI can only recruit young people if the agencies are willing to overlook past drug use.
The goal of "disrupting supply" has been proved farcical. Drugs are as widely available as ever. Indeed, Washington remains a city with thriving drug traffic. There are open-air drug markets in many neighborhoods. More than a decade after the drug czar went into business, a commission on federal law enforcement practices gave this blunt assessment: "Despite a record number of seizures and a flood of legislation, this Commission is not aware of any evidence that the flow of narcotics into the United States has been reduced."
More from this Washington Times commentary by Timothy Lynch HERE.
More Omissions By The Mainstream Media
Someone is not receiving credit when it is due to him, and someone else is finding a way to claim such credit for himself.
It is now accepted as fact that the Banks who were lent tax-payer money by the Bush TARP Plan have been paying it back plus interest. The American people are actually making a profit off of the Bush TARP Plan. The Banks have been eager to return the money because they desired to free themselves of the hooks of Big Government. Again, the Banks are EAGERLY paying back the money.
So much money from the Bush TARP plan has been coming in that Obama is hoping to use it for his new “Job’s Creation Bill.” Interestingly, Obama claims his administration recovered this money. This is simply horse sh-t. Again, the banks were eager to return the money. Attempting to be the great “populist,” Obama then says his administration will go after every last dime of that TARP money, implying the banks have been resistant to return it.
So here are the omissions:
The Bush TARP plan was successful! Not only did it prevent total collapse of the American economy, it is producing profit for the American taxpayer. Bush should be given credit for this.
2. Obama is claiming credit for “recovering” the money from the banks. He should be pitied.
The Usual Straw Men
by Victor Davis Hanson
Cap-and-trade, statist healthcare, and an end to “don’t ask, don’t tell” for thee.
And for thou, Obama the tax cutter, Obama the gas-and-oil driller, Obama the budget freezer, Obama the anti-lobbyist reformer, Obama the bipartisan healer?
This half-hearted pivoting was quite transparent: Obama made these about-faces without acknowledging that the Obama of 2010 is now and then rejecting the Obama of 2009, much less that the partisanship and bickering of the past year stemmed largely from the hubris of having both houses of Congress and an obsequious press. Instead, Obama seemed miffed that after Scott Brown’s victory he had to offer half-hearted sops.
After Obama spent 2009 ignoring jobs in order to focus on healthcare, he tells us that 2010 will be the year of jobs. So after a year of promiscuously talking about higher income, payroll, healthcare, and inheritance taxes on “them,” Obama suddenly believes that small business is the engine of growth, and will therefore get new tax cuts and credits.
Likewise, after ignoring or negating his campaign promises about coal, gas, and nuclear power in his first year, suddenly Obama announces that we’re going to develop them!
Same with federal spending freezes. Same with ethics reform — the first general-election presidential candidate to refuse public campaign financing now deplores the weakening of McCain-Feingold.
We also heard many of Obama’s familiar rhetorical devices:
1) He trotted out the usual straw men: “I was told by some,” “Washington has been telling us,” etc. And once these awful straw men are set up, our hero Obama answers defiantly, “I don’t settle for second place!” The straw-man ploy is now stale.
2) The “I didn’t ask for” trope: Obama acts as if he bravely endures persecution on our behalf, rejects the easy path, and presses ahead on the difficult path.
3) The “they did it” trope: So when Obama talks of “lobbying” and “horse trading” on healthcare, apparently some right-wing nut in the Senate started buying votes at $300 million a clip? The Washington insider who has the White House and Congress blames . . . Washington!
4) The “Bush did it” trope: So Obama’s deficits are the result of Bush’s spending and weak economy — but is a relatively quiet Iraq due to Bush’s successful surge? No. Obama himself will bring the war in Iraq to a close. He did not offer one word of praise for Bush in a speech calling for unity.
5) The meaningless token: So after piling up the two largest budget deficits in U.S. history, Obama promises fiscal sobriety and spending freezes — but only in 2011, after we pile up yet another year of trillion-dollar-plus red ink.
6) The above-it-all lecturing: After blaming Bush for 30 minutes and castigating the Republicans for “just saying no to everything,” Obama lectures on Washington’s partisan bickering. And after a year of hardball Chicago politicking, a politically weakened Obama calls for bipartisanship and a new tone. That will go over really well.
7) The meaningless deadlines and promises: No speechwriter should invoke Iran and a deadline to comply on nonproliferation; no one believes Obama after the past four failed deadlines. He should give it all a break.
8) The final hope-and-change flourishes: The emotional end of the speech, which used to set crowds afire in 2008, seemed more rote.
All in all, this was a nonchalant performance that ran for well over an hour. The president’s above-it-all cynicism, mocking, and dry humor didn’t work. The whole thing reminded me of a flat grad-school seminar with a snickering professor talking down to clueless students.
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They Come To Salisbury News From Around The World
"Joe,
I'm still here in Iraq, and we were looking at pictures from the blog, and we
saw the picture of the tree that crashed on the car. Our question is, what kind
of car is it? The consensus is a vette, but there is still some discrepancy.
Can you find out and let us know? Thanks!"
God Bless You All. Its a Vette.
Our Government
A little boy goes to his dad and asks, 'What isPolitics?'
Dad says, 'Well son, let me try to explain it this way:
I am the head of the family, so call me ThePresident.
Your mother is the adminis-trator of the money, so we call her the Government.
We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call you the People.
The nanny, we will consider her the Working Class.
And your baby brother, we will call him theFuture.
Now think about that and see if it makes sense.'
So the little boy! Goes off to bed thinking about what Dad has said.
Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him.
He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper.
So the little boy goes to his parent's room and finds his mother asleep. Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the nanny's room finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and sees his father in bed with the nanny. He gives up and goes back to bed.
The next morning, the little boy say's to his father, 'Dad, I think I understand the concept of politics now.'
The father says, 'Good, son, tell me in your own words what you think politics is all about.'
The little boy replies, 'The President is screwing the Working Class while the Government is sound asleep. The People are being ignored and the Future is in deep shit.
The Elderly Italian Man
An elderly Italian man who lived on the outskirts of Rimini, Italy, went to the local church for confession. When the priest slid open the panel in the confessional, the man said:
"Father.. During World War II, a beautiful Jewish woman from our neighborhood knocked urgently on my door and asked me to hide her from the Nazis. So I hid her in my attic."
The priest replied: "That was a wonderful thing you did, and you have no need to confess that."
"There is more to tell, Father.. She started to repay me with sexual favors. This happened several times a week, and sometimes twice on Sundays."
The priest said, "That was a long time ago and by doing what you did, you placed the two of you in great danger, but two people under those circumstances can easily succumb to the weakness of the flesh. However, if you are truly sorry for your actions, you are indeed forgiven.."
"Thank you, Father. That's a great load off my mind. I do have one more question."
"And what is that?" asked the priest.
"Should I tell her the war is over?"
WISDOM FROM TRAINING MANUALS
'If the enemy is in range, so are you.'
- Infantry Journal-
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'It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.'
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'Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword, obviously never encountered automatic weapons.'
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'You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me.'
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'Tracers work both ways.'
- Army Ordnance Manual-
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'Five second fuses last about three seconds.'
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The three most useless things in aviation are: Fuel in the bowser; Runway behind you; and Air above you.
-Basic Flight Training Manual-
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'Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once.'
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'Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.'
- Unknown Infantry Recruit-
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'If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up to him.'
- Infantry Journal-
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'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.'
- Sign over SR71 Wing Ops-
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'You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3.'
-Paul F. Crickmore (SR71 test pilot)-
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'The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire.'
-Unknown Author-
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'If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage it has to be a helicopter -- and therefore, unsafe.'
- Fixed Wing Pilot-
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'When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane, you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash.'
-Multi-Engine Training Manual-
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'Without ammunition, the Air Force is just an expensive flying club.'
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'If you hear me yell;"Eject, Eject, Eject!", the last two will be echos.'
If you stop to ask "Why?", you'll be talking to yourself, because by then you'll be the pilot.'
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'What is the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots?
If a pilot screws up, the pilot dies; but If ATC screws up, .... the pilot dies.'
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'Never trade luck for skill.'
-Author Unknown-
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The three most common expressions (or famous last words) in military aviation are:'Did you feel that?' 'What's that noise?' and'Oh S...!'
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'Airspeed, altitude and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.'
-Basic Flight Training Manual-
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'Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it.'
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'The Piper Cub is the safest airplane in the world; it can just barely kill you.'
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'There is no reason to fly through a thunderstorm in peacetime.'
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'You know that your landing gear is up and locked when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal.' - Lead-in Fighter Training Manual -
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As the test pilot climbs out of the experimental aircraft, having torn off the wings and tail in the crash landing, the crash truck arrives.
The rescuer sees the bloodied pilot and asks,'What happened?'
The pilot's reply: 'I don't know, I just got here myself!'
BENEFIT BINGO FOR HAITI
Evangelistic World Outreach
for Tom & Bev Brumbley, Missionaries to Haiti
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
SALISBURY MOOSE LODGE
SNOW HILL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD
DOORS/KITCHEN OPENS 5:30PM
GAMES BEGIN 7PM
Featuring Longaberger Baskets, Wrought Iron
& Pottery filled with “Goodies”
Call (410) 742-5174 & put your name on the list, & bring badly needed items, such as medical supplies, food, water, blankets, clothing or a check made out to “EWO” and pay $20.
At the door, pay $25. Must be 18 years of age to play.
The Longaberger Company does not have any sponsorship affiliation with this event.
Fruitland City Council Meeting
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2010
AGENDA
STAFF MEETING
7:00 p.m. City Council and staff will meet to review the evening’s agenda in the
conference room.
REGULAR MEETING
7:30 p.m. *Call to Order, Opening Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance
*Adoption of the Minutes:
1. Regular Meeting: January 12, 2010, Special Meetings dated: May
11,2009, May 4, 2009, and September 29, 2008
*Treasurer’s Report, City Manager’s Report, Department Heads’
Reports
7:45 p.m. *Unfinished Business:
1. Approve paid bills. Action Item.
2. New Police Department Building – Chief Phillips
3. Camden East/Storm Water – Solicitor Mitchell
4. Other?
8:15 p.m. *New Business:
1. Swear in new Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
2. Debt Management Policy – Update – Solicitor Mitchell
3. Other?
*Public Comment/General Discussion
*Adjournment
The Fruitland City Council will meet at City Hall, 401 East Main Street, on the
above date and times in accordance with the State Open Meetings Act. The public is
encouraged to attend. For further information call 410-548-2809.
John F. McDonnell
City Manager
The Cork
Two Arab terrorists are in a locker room taking a shower after their bomb making class, when one notices the other has a huge cork stuck in his butt.
If you do not mind me saying," said the second, "that cork looks very uncomfortable. Why do you not take it out?"
I regret I cannot", lamented the first Arab.
"It is permanently stuck in my butt."
"I do not understand," said the other.
The first Arab says, "I was walking along the beach and I tripped over an oil lamp. There was a puff of smoke, and then a huge old man in an American flag attire with a white beard and top hat came boiling out. He said,
"I am Uncle Sam, the Genie. I can grant you one wish."
I said, "No sh!t?"
God Bless America
Even Without Obamacare, Government "Takeover" Of Health Care Is Happening Anyway
As more and more Americans have become dependent on the federal government for health care, the costs have soared. There is no relationship to marketplace decision making on health care spending. Who bothers to ask what a procedure costs or to look for economies? Imagine the choices we would make if the federal government paid for our groceries.
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar ASSOCIATED PRESS
For all the hue and cry over a government "takeover" of health care, it's happening anyway.
Federal and state programs will pay slightly more than half the tab for health care purchased in the United States by 2012, according to a report by Medicare number crunchers being released Thursday.
That's even if President Obama's health care overhaul is not passed. Long in coming, the shift to a health care sector dominated by government is being speeded up by the deep economic recession and the aging of the baby boomers, millions of whom will soon start signing up for Medicare.
"This does mark a pretty stark jump in the data," said Christopher Truffer of Medicare's Office of the Actuary, which prepared the analysis published in the journal Health Affairs.
The tipping point is likely to come next year, Mr. Truffer said. For technical reasons, the report assumes that Congress is going to allow Medicare to cut doctor fees by 20 percent later this year, as required by a 1990s budget law. But lawmakers have routinely waived such cuts, and they're not likely to allow them in an election year. So the government - at the federal and state level - probably will end up picking up the majority of the nation's medical costs in 2011, instead of 2012.
The report could serve as a reality check in the debate over Mr. Obama's health care plan, which has been dominated by disagreements over how large a role government should play.
Congressional Democrats want to move forward with the sweeping legislation despite the loss of a Massachusetts Senate seat that cost them total control of the legislative agenda. Republicans have rejected Mr. Obama's approach as a top-down, big government solution.
The new report estimated that in 2009, the United States spent $2.5 trillion for health care, with government programs - mainly Medicare for the elderly and Medicaid for the poor - paying $1.2 trillion. Employer health insurance and various private sources covered the other $1.3 trillion. But spending by government last year grew nearly three times faster than private spending, closing in to overtake it.
Driving much of the government surge was Medicaid, the federal-state program for low-income people, which grew by nearly 10 percent as workers lost jobs with health insurance, and Democrats expanded coverage for children of the working poor.
Previous estimates had put the crossover point to a health care system financed mainly by taxpayers at 2016. There seems to be little chance that the balance will tip back decisively in the direction of private financing, with the baby boom generation signing up for Medicare and the lack of health insurance at many new jobs.
Fruitland Recreation Council
A HUGE thank you is extended from Fruitland Recreation Commission member Frances Jean Tull for all of those that helped out at the fundraiser breakfast held at Uno Chicago Grill to benefit the Fruitland Recreational Park. Over 100 people were served. A special thank you goes out to Uno’s manager Joe Rosales and our “cook for the day”, Alberto Trejo, for letting us have our first breakfast with them. Thank you to all the people that came out and braved the snow. The next breakfast will be March 20th; same place and same time (7:00 am - 10:00 am). Please mark your calendar and join us.
