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Thursday, April 10, 2008

A Message From The Guerrero Camp


From Coach Hal:

Wow! Thanks so much for all the great support. You all have no idea how much it means. In fact with out it all the work and victories would seem hollow. I asked Fernando about a coming home party tonight and being the kind of person he is, he really felt he needed to go to the gym and see all the kids. However, anyone that would like to stop by is more than welcome to stop in and say hello. It is very humbling to have such a supportive community behind you. Thank you again.

Interesting Visit?

#35 senate.gov Washington, District of... 3:55:18 pm 2 0:50 http://sbynews.blogspot.com

1886 Salisbury Fire


Salisbury after the 1886 fire. Lots of chimneys. Not much under them.

George Chevallier has updated this information with the following:
Photo was taken after the 1886 fire, not the 1860 fire. The Wicomico Historical Society is in possession of the original. Copies will be in the new Fire Museum.`

NOTES FOR A GAZETTEER XlV-Salisbury, Md.

Philip Hamburger, Notes for a Gazetteer, "NOTES FOR A GAZETTEER XlV-Salisbury, Md.," The New Yorker, April 16, 1960, p. 144

Alt., 23. Pop., 15,141. Salisbury is America's key city for the preparation of frozen TV Chicken dinners; known as Central City of the Mammoth Delmarva Broiler Industry and Home of DelMarValous Chickens. About 180 million chickens are hatched near Salisbury each year. Salisbury was founded in 1732, but is a city without landmarks. Mentions the Great Fire of 1860 and the Great Fire of 1886. Contemporary Salisbury has been broken up by bulldozers, which are cutting a 6-lane swath through the downtown section. The Chris-Craft Sea Skiff Division turns out boats on a production line on outskirts of Salisbury. The Symington Wayne Corporation makes gasoline-blending pumps. Salisburians think things are moving too fast for them; they gently fight progress. Salisburians like to go crabbing and fishing.

POLLITT TO KICK OFF FIRST PHASE OF REVISION TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN


April 10, 2008

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., will hold a news conference to announce the consultant selected to assist the County in the preparation of the Water Resources Element, which is to be included in the update of the Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan. The news conference is scheduled on Monday, April 14, 2008, beginning at 2:00 P.M., Room 301, Council Chambers, Government Office Building, Salisbury, Maryland. The public is invited.

During the 2006 campaign and in his inaugural address, Mr. Pollitt emphasized the importance of updating the County Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, the Water Resources Element will address the following questions:

1. Is there adequate water supply to meet current and future needs?
2. Is there adequate wastewater and septic supply to meet current and future needs?
3. Identify suitable receiving waters and land areas to meet the storm water management needs of the areas?
4. What, if any, impact will meeting these needs have on water resources?

Mr. Pollitt will introduce the consultant selected to assist the County in the preparation of the Water Resources Element. Following that, there will be a brief presentation on the scope of work required to complete this task and the proposed public participation plan.

Fernando Guerrero Articles

Found some stuff on our local Champ!

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=13047

http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/

http://www.saddoboxing.com/6912-fernando-guerrero.html

Young Republicans Meeting Tonight

Tonight at 7pm in the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce building there will be a Lower Shore Young Republican Club Meeting. The meetings have been changed from the 4th Thursday to the 2nd Thursday of every month. Anyone from the ages of 18-40 are cordially invited to attend. Social hour will follow.

Fog Causes Accident In Ocean City



Moments ago, fog caused an accident in front of the Carousel on Coastal Highway in Ocean City. The fog also caused school delays throughout the Eastern Shore.

Photos provided by, Glen Casalaspro

This One Is For You Fernando


A Viewer sent this to me this morning wanting to let you know they were watching.

Highlight Photos From Wrestling Match At Civic Center





Does the Shield Law Apply?

Struggling to retain some accuracy while sacrificing the truth, the Daily Times seems to be quite pleased that Worcester County District Court Judge Gerald Purnell has ruled that Maryland's press shield law doesn't apply to blogger Joe Albero. When was the last time the paper covered a civil motions hearing?

Before we go farther we need to remember something. Yesterday's hearing in Snow Hill was simply a motions hearing. Salisbury Police Chief Allan Webster has yet to produce any evidence in court that Albero libeled him. Given that Webster has already been determined to be a public figure, his burden of proof is near impossible. IF Webster's case finally does come to trial this summer he must prove that Albero's statements were not true, that Albero knew that they were untrue AND that he still published the statements with malice. A tough nut to crack.

Back to the local barracks of the Gannett army. It is my understanding of Judge Purnell's ruling that Albero was found not to be protected by the press shield law because Albero is not paid. IF Albero had offered evidence of earning revenue from Salisbury News (which he actually was at the time Webster claims that he was libeled), it appears that the shield law would have applied. This really doesn't matter anyway because Judge Purnell ruled (based on another point) that Albero did not have to disclose the names of sources, which is the point of the press shield law.

Was this covered in Joe Gidjunis' article? No. Instead Mr. Gidjunis follows his lead about the shield law not applying with a statement that "Judge Gerald Purnell decided Albero must explain the steps he took to verify the accuracy of content that Webster claimed defamed him."

I have news for Gidjunis and his superiors at the Daily Times. If Mr. Gidjunis were sued for libel he would have to explain the steps that he took to verify the accuracy of his reporting, or face losing the case. Does anyone question whether the press shield law applies to Mr. Gidjunis? Of course not. It just suits the Daily Times' agenda to compare apples to oranges.

I can only hope that the Daily Times will provide such prominent coverage to the actual trial. It would also serve the public interest for them to inquire into who is actually paying the legal bills for this little charade. If Webster can afford to expend tens of thousands of dollars to go after Albero, perhaps the taxpayers of Salisbury are paying him too much. If the taxpayers are footing the bill (without any appropriation for the funds) then some people deserve to go to jail. Oh, who am I kidding!

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

Disclosure - G. A. Harrison is a contributor to Salisbury News as well as several other online publications.

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Dog Owners And Breeders Advised To Keep Dogs Safe At Home And On The Road

The American Kennel Club® is warning pet owners and breeders about an alarming rise in dog thefts in recent months. From parking lots to pet stores and even backyards, more dogs are disappearing. In the first three months of 2008, the AKC has tracked more than 30 thefts from news and customer reports, versus only ten for all twelve months of 2007.

Media reports have chronicled the escalation of these "dog-nappings" from all around the country. Incidents have included armed robbers entering a breeder's home, tiny puppies being stuffed into purses at pet stores and most recently, purebred pets being snatched from cars in parking lots and even shelters.

"The value of pets in people's lives has been on the rise for a long time and now we are seeing thieves trying to capitalize on this. Whether they seek to resell the dog, collect a ransom or breed the dogs and sell their offspring, thieves seem to be attuned to the increased financial and emotional value pets have in our lives," said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Losing a treasured family pet is devastating to the owner."

"Criminals look for weaknesses and exploit them. They know pets can't protect themselves, so that means owners need to be alert," said Lt. John Kerwick, a law enforcement K-9 handler and the President of the U.S. Police Canine Association, Region 7. "Be wary of anyone who approaches you and asks too many questions about your dog or where you live. This is a red flag that they may be out to snatch your pet."

Peterson added that "These 'dog-nappers' are misguided and naïve. They're stealing living beings, not jewelry that can be pawned. Plus, it's unlikely that they can sell the dogs for high prices without proper registration papers, and these inept criminals are not realistically going to collect a ransom. Caring for a dog -- and especially breeding -- is a time consuming endeavor that requires a lot of knowledge. Thieves will find themselves with a frightened and confused animal that needs a lot of care."

The AKC offers the following advice to prevent your "best friend" from being a target of a crime:

At Home

Don't let your dog off-leash — Keeping your dog close to you reduces the likelihood it will wander off and catch the attention of thieves. A Saint Bernard that had wandered away from his owner in Nebraska was snatched up right off the road.

Don't leave your dog unattended in your yard — Dogs left outdoors when no one is home for long periods of time can be potential targets, especially if you live in a rural area and the fenced-in yard or dog runs are visible from the street.

Keep purchase price to yourself — If strangers approach you to admire your dog during walks, don't answer questions about how much the dog cost or give details about where you live.

Breeders need to be aware of home visits by potential puppy buyers — Criminals posing as would be "puppy buyers" have visited breeder homes to snatch dogs, while other homes have been burglarized when the owner was away. From Yorkies in Los Angeles to Bulldogs in Connecticut, thieves have targeted young puppies of these highly coveted breeds.

On the Road
Never leave your dog in an unattended car, even if it's locked — Even if you are gone for only a moment, an unlocked car is an invitation for trouble. Also leaving expensive items in the car such as a GPS unit or laptop will only invite thieves to break and possibly allow the dog to escape.
Don't tie your dog outside a store — This popular practice among city dwelling dog owners can be a recipe for disaster. Reports have surfaced of such thefts in Manhattan. If you need to go shopping, patronize only dog-friendly retailers or leave the dog at home.

Be vigilant when entering or leaving establishments or venues catering to dogs such as grooming salons, veterinarians, doggie day care or hotels — Be aware of your surroundings, such as slow moving vehicles, or people watching you and your dog. Carry pepper spray as a precaution and, if possible, don't walk alone late at night or stay in a well lit area.

Recovery
Protect your dog with microchip identification
— Collars and tags can be removed so make sure you have permanent ID with a microchip. Keep contact information current with your recovery service provider. Several pets have been recovered because of alert people scanning and discovering microchips. For more information and to enroll your pet in a 24 hour recovery service visit www.akccar.org.

If you suspect your dog has been stolen — Immediately call the police / animal control in the area your pet was last seen.

Have fliers with a recent photo ready to go if your dog goes missing — Keep a photo of your dog in your wallet or on an easily accessible web account so that you can distribute immediately if your pet goes missing.

Bridgeville, DE. Murder

As seen online in the Daily Times:

"BRIDGEVILLE — A 49-year-old man who drove a backhoe to a Bridgeville-area home in search of his girlfriend ended up shooting one of the West Newton Road residents early Wednesday morning when he couldn't find her, police and neighbors said."

Go Here to see the Daily Times Article

What they ALL missed was that this same suspect may have have also been the same guy that committed murder about 25 years ago, a Millard Price was one of two people convicted of murdering 2 drug dealers at the Howard Johnson motel right where Zia's is now.

Will The Real Brandon Curtis Please Stand Up?

Two Brandon Curtis’ came up in myspace.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=108666414

"OutLawz Nigga... We Hold Our Hood Down"

I think it should also be noted…“Religion: Christian – other”

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=157709439 – this one says 19yoa, but name is the same and a light skinned black man as well.

“Religion: Christian – other” – shocking!

“Occupation: Hustler”

Brandon Curtis is the 18 year old Wanted for a murder in Hebron yesterday.

Fernando & Hal Called This Morning


I was pleased to get a call this morning at 7:51 by Hal and Fernando asking what I thought of the fight?

I responded with, people were calling me throughout the fight, many of them women who had never seen a boxing match and or women who hadn't watched boxing in many years, they were hooked!

Hal said, "the win is great, the knock out is great but everyone watching, now that was great!" They're so excited and please so many took the time to watch the bout. Oh, the names Fernando was shouting out at the end of the match, those were the believers and supporters Fernando has enjoyed along the way but more importantly, Fernando was yelling out ALL of the 9 year olds names from the Gym.

When I spoke with Fernando he simply said, "I'm just ready for my next fight on the 26th in Mississippi." He said, "Joe, did you see the main event?" I replied, no, YOU WERE THE MAIN EVENT!

Keep your eyes posted on the Blog today because I'm working with Hal to have a Welcome Home get together some time this evening. Would you like to meet Fernando? Would you like to bring your kids in to meet him?

City Employee Says.......

"[To ALL you critics of the council] The City council and city employees work hard and long hours so that you as residents may enjoy a good quality of life. Yes, we have a right to drink bottled water or water from the cooler. We also have doughnuts or some other treats. Most companies treat their employees to some kind of food treat periodically. It builds morale and entices employees to work harder. Makes them feel appreciated. That's the way things are. Stop your bitching and work for the city if you qualify. Stop being envious of city employees. It is apparent we have a nit-picking group that isn't pleased with anything led by Joe Albero
who pleasures himself by making the lives of others miserable.Maybe someone will buy him a one way ticket to hell."

!!!BREAKING NEWS!!!


Fernando Guerrero scores a TKO over Valentino Galamo at 1:18 of round 4! His opponent Valentino Galamo has never been in a fight that went past the 2nd round and Fernando knocked the boy out!

Finally, we have some PRIDE in Salisbury. Congratulations Fernando and his Coach/Trainer Hal Chernoff!!!!!

Robberies in the University Area in the Last Hour or So.

5 robberies have been reported tonight in the University Area. A friend of mine said an officer came in to the convient store where he was at to give forwarning. So be vigilant tonight and report any suspicious activities to proper authorities.

"Absolut"ely Stupid Debate

Absolut brand
The controversial ad
Another controversial anti-war Absolut ad


The big brouhaha over the Absolut Vodka ads depicting parts of the Southwest US on the map as part of Mexico is puzzling to me. Apparently it pisses off people on both sides of the fence (no pun intended) because most Mexicans still feel like they were robbed when the US claimed those territories formerly belonging to their country.Americans are mad because they feel parts of America are already controlled by Mexicans. Tit for tat. (We took a couple of states from them , now they are invading every one of ours,but I digress)
So what does a stupid vodka ad (one that was NEVER meant for the US market in the 1st place) have to do with immigration? Vin & Sprit, the holders of the Absolut brand,have mounted way more potentially controversial Absolut ads in the past, particularly the anti-war ad among others.
Pernod Ricard SA , a French distilled spirit giant,is buying out V&S and aside from Absolut, has exclusive distribution rights to numerous other popular liquor brands sold worldwide. Does Michelle Malkin and the rest of her ilk really think a boycott is going to hurt them in any way?
People are NOT going to stop buying Absolut. Personally I dislike ANY vodka-it tastes like rubbing alcohol to me and I cannot differentiate top shelf stuff (like Absolut or Goose) from the cheap rail stuff, nevertheless ALOT of people consume vodka and many of them prefer the Swedish-made Absolut over any other (which brings me to a curious question-what do Swedes know about vodka?I thought it was a Russian thing!).
If anyone else can figure out what all the hullabaloo is about, please clue me in.Until then,I doubt the marketing dept. at V&S is losing sleep-in fact, all this media attention may even increase their sales worldwide.