This weeks DVD releases 3/25/2008

This week "The Mist" based on the short story by Stephen King,is released to home video and I can hardly wait to go rent it tomorrow!I read the original story many years ago and always thought it might make a good movie-I shall see!"The Mist" is available on DVD with deleted scenes.

Other theatrical releases this week:

• "The Kite Runner"-A story about two boys growing up together in Kabul.Largely Middle Eastern cast-widescreen
• "Wristcutters:A Love Story"-Strange black comedy about afterlife for suicidees.-Commentary,widescreen

Other Releases this week:

• "Bonnie & Clyde"(1967)-also on blu-ray
• "Control"
• "Lost Highway"-widescreen
• "Solomon & Sheba"(1955)-widescreen

New TV on DVD this week:

• "Wings-The 6th Season"-4 disc set
• "Sliders-the 4th Season"-5 disc set
• "Party of Five - The Complete Third Season"-5 disc set
• "Daybreak-The Complete Series"-4 disc set

That wraps up this week!It seems like every week more and more television shows from both present and past are being released on DVD-all of us have at least 2 or 3 Tv shows we love so much we would sit and watch every episode if it were on DVD!

Parkwood Apartment Home Invason

2 unknown suspects busted out a rear sliding glass door in an apartment on Beaglin Park Drive in the Parkwood Apartments. The resident was sleeping when they heard the noise and came out to investigate. Two men were standing there brandishing hand guns and instructed the resident to get on the floor. Nothing was taken and the invaders left the scene immediately.

The Sheriff's Department used K-9 Dogs to try to find the suspects but they came up with nothing. If anyone has any information on this please contact 410-548-4890

Municipal Revenue Bills Stalled

MML's revenue initiative (HB 1424) to provide enabling authority to
municipalities to impose their own property transfer tax has stalled in
the House Ways and Means Committee. Citing a lack of political will on
the part of the members of the General Assembly to pass additional tax
bills following the grueling special legislative session in late 2007,
this legislation may be destined to languish in committee without moving
this year.

Other municipal tax initiatives are not faring much better. The Senate
version of the Municipal Excise Tax bill (SB 791) was voted unfavorably
by the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee last week. The House
counterpart (HB 663) is still languishing in the House Ways and Means
Committee. In addition, the Municipal Hotel/Motel Tax legislation is
awaiting a vote in both the House and Senate Committees. When approached
regarding this legislation, most legislators indicate their weariness in
dealing with the ongoing revenue shortfall and their distaste for
passing additional tax measures this year.

[from the current (March 17) MML e-bulletin]

What Is Important for the Salisbury City Council?

The Daily Times management seems to have a tough time getting reporter Greg Latshaw to carry water for Salisbury Mayor Barrie Tilghman so they have reverted to one of the oldest tricks in the book - only print news that isn't going to offend one of their masters. Why else would we be treated to yet another piece about Salisbury's attempts to regulate adult businesses.

How many articles has the Daily Times run about Tilghman and her "council leadership" attempting to regulate dirty bookstores? Yet, if you think back to last year's city council campaign the same management refused to print anything about then candidate Gary Comegys being cited for contempt of court or failing to pay child support. Why? The stated reason was that "it was old news". Well, I've got some news for the management of the the Daily Times - until legislation is finally adopted, regulation of "adult businesses" will be old news.

Why would the Daily Times continue to run the same piece over and over? The answer is fairly simple. The city council is meeting tonight. IF the paper didn't continue to run the same tired story over and over they might be forced to actually print some news.

An example from tonight's agenda is the administration's proposed (yeah I know it's in the bag) budget amendment. Oddly enough, this item seems to be missing from the briefing book. Yet, we already know that one item (appropriating more funds for last year's audit) is highly controversial. Why? Because on February 10th, DIS chief Pam Oland stated multiple times that the city would not have to pay one more nickel for the audit than what had already been appropriated.

Of course, the public shouldn't get in too much of a twist over being mislead by the the Tilghman administration. Like the sun rising in the east, or the change of seasons, being told something from Barrie Tilghman's administration that winds up being untrue is something that can be counted on.

What other surprises are in store for us tonight? Perhaps Tilghman's "council leadership" of Louise Smith, Gary Comegys and Shanie Shields will finally allow some steps to be taken to correct the gross financial mismanagement of Salisbury?

NAH!

cross posted in Delmarva Dealings

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Breaking News! BOMB THREAT

The WalMart in Fruitland has just been shut down AGAIN for yet another Bomb Threat. This is extremely costly for WalMart as they not only demand every customer leave the store, many times people just walk out with items. Another Salisbury News Exclusive. Now go check it out Daily Times and maybe we'll see it in their paper or on line tomorrow?

Media Monday 080324 - Daily Times Leads Kratovil Bandwagon

Gannett's Daily Times just can't help themselves. Their favorite candidate lost in the GOP primary so they must now resort to front page propaganda in support of their new favorite, Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil. Today's AP article is so riddled with false claims and innuendo that the Kratovil campaign should have been charged for the space.

AP writer / Kratovil shill Kristen Wyatt begins her piece by inferring that Republicans are rushing to, at least listen to Kratovil, if not to necessarily vote for him. Her evidence? Clay Larrimore, a registered Republican in Kent County. Hardly a swarm of GOP grassroots support for Kratovil.

What is most significant is the balance of the article that attempts to take the edge off of Kratovil's true liberalism. According to Wyatt, Kratovil is "hoping to pick up what is now an open congressional seat by striking a moderate tone". Unfortunately for the voters of Maryland's First District, moderation of tone is about all they can expect from Kratovil. He claims that he doesn't support liberal Gov. Martin O'Malley "on everything". That's a pretty safe statement. What policies does he disagree with O'Malley on?

I don't recall Kratovil leading the march against O'Malley's tax increases. I haven't heard Kratovil decrying O'Malley's profligate spending. He certainly hasn't criticized O'Malley's sleazy attempts to illegally provide massive raises to friends and key allies on the state payroll. On what items does Kratovil specifically disagree with his left wing friend?

One of the greatest false inferences told by the AP (and the Daily Times) is regarding Kratovil's heritage:

"Kratovil is trying to play up his Eastern Shore roots in an attempt to peel away Eastern Shore Republicans who routinely voted for Gilchrest."

What Eastern Shore heritage? Kratovil was born and raised in Prince George's County, hardly a bastion of Eastern Shore values. He merely carpetbagged his way up Rt. 301 and across the bridge to set up a run for office.

Buried in that same quote is a blatant attempt to portray Kratovil as some sort of underdog. As Ms. Wyatt has admitted in her own piece, Democrats hold a substantial registration advantage on the Shore and in the First District. Kratovil doesn't need to "peel away Eastern Shore Republicans". He needs to win the votes of First District Democrats. Unfortunately, that may be tough to do.

The First District is more conservative than Maryland as a whole. There is no question that Harris is far more in sync with the District than Kratovil.

The bottom line is that Kratovil needs the help of groups like the AP and the Daily Times to have a chance of getting elected. He needs them to infer that he is a moderate / conservative without actually taking any policy stances. If Kratovil actually claimed some of the stances that are inferred by his friends in the press his money would dry up tomorrow.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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Congressional Candidate Andy Harris

Friends,

I hope each of you enjoyed your Easter Holiday.

During the last few weeks, the democratic presidential race has focused on who is most ready to answer a 3am phone call. Many of you will remember the Hillary ad that talked about the need to have a president qualified to receive the 3am phone call. Click Here to see the ad. The thing I found most amusing about the ad is that neither Obama nor Hillary are ready to receive the 3am phone call.

Obama is a first term US Senator who has zero foreign policy credentials. He cites growing up overseas as a foundation on which he would build his foreign policy. Obama has proven time and time again he is not ready ready to lead our military in the fight against radical Islam.

Hillary's only experience is being married to a President. She cites her marriage to Bill while he was dealing with foreign policy as evidence she is ready to lead on foreign policy. The problem is that the Clinton Administration had the worst foreign policy in our nation's history. He allowed Al Qaeda to build a network in multiple nations around the world. When he had the opportunity to catch Osama bin Laden, Clinton did nothing and the result was our nation being attacked on September 11. Our nation does not need another Bill Clinton based foreign policy.

In contrast, John McCain is ready to lead on day one. John McCain is the only presidential candidate who has served in the military. He is a decorated war veteran with decades of experience on foreign policy in the US Congress. When McCain gets a phone call at 3am, I am confident he will know what is in our nation's best interest. That is one of the many reasons I am proud to support John McCain for President.

When people decide who to vote for in Maryland first congressional district, they should consider who the candidates are supporting for President. My democrat opponent supports Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. I support John McCain.

God Bless,

Andy

Today's Wildlife Photo

Ocean City Prepares For The 2008 Season

No one can say Ocean City doesn't make their best effort to deliver a safe, drug & alcohol free environment for the younger generation of kids visiting throughout the season. Spring Break, Graduation Week, Summer Vacation, they're prepared.

The Salisbury Fire Department Saga Continues

Remember the "change orders" that came through while this facility was already under construction and out of nowhere came these custom made brackets specially designed to support the SURPLUS equipment, (Fire Trucks and an Ambulance) cut up and then installed in a room upstairs whereas another change order had to be done in order to redesign the structure upstairs to support such equipment?

OK, now go back to the first picture above and take a good hard look at the thousands upon thousands of dollars YOU invested into these Custom Made Brackets!

They're I Beams with a 2x6 on top of them! These are your custom made brackets Ladies & Gentlemen! The equipment you also see in this room had to be installed with a Crane, again, at your expense. This is a Training Room. Yeah, right. I'd say, (since it was an after thought and not in their original plans) since they had all this extra money floating around, WHY NOT!

Nevertheless, YOU spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on those Custom Made Brackets and "I" wanted you to see where YOUR money was so well spent.

Could Be The Best Comment I've Ever Seen On Any Blog, Anywhere

M. Rawlins has left a new comment on your post "The New Fire Station Tour":

I'm honestly tired of listening to the firemen and women bitch about how they disserve all this because they risk their lives on a daily basis. I spent 6 years in the Army (2nd Ranger Battalion 11B) two of those overseas defending our country sleeping in the dirt. I was not pampered, I didn't have plasma TV’s nor access to a gym that puts a commercial gym to shame. Push up, sit-ups pull ups, and ruck runs kept us in shape. Eating an mre or heater meal on a cold Afghanistan morning before getting shot at was a luxury. I wish these pansies would grow up and learn what risking your life means. They make it sound like there running in a burning building nonstop every single day and carrying out a kid.

My point is there are a quiet a few dangerous professions that go unrecognized, and we don't care. A silent professional is the true meaning of pride. I'd have much more respect for fire fighters around here if they didn't gloat and talk themselves up like it signifies the level of man they are. Not once have I whined about not being treated right, or gripped about not getting recognition that I disserved or needing more things because of what I've done or do. This is actually the first time I've referenced it in this fashion since I was discharged. I felt it would make a few of you fire fighters maybe come back down to earth.

And thank you Joe for all you’ve done with your blog. I’ve been reading for a while now, this is the first time I’ve posted. This fire fighter stuff has just finally made me sick after seeing this fire house.

M. Rawlins
2nd Ranger Battalion
2000-2006