Live At The Shorebirds!

Been awhile... Came late because of a meeting. Thanks to Papa Johns for the pizza in the press box, its all gone.

The official attendance of the game is 2,310.

The Birds are 36-29 and 2.5 games behind first place Lake County. They are not mathematically eliminated from being the first half SAL Champs.

Shorebirds starting pitcher ; Zach Britton who is 5-4 with a 3.31 ERA
BlueClaws starting pitcher; Jocob Diekman who is 1-3 with a 5.28 ERA

Bottom of the the third and the Birds are up 3-0

Top of the 4th - Still 3-o Birds

Bottom of the 4th - Wally Crancer walked to start the inning. Keiron Pope then doubled off the wall standing up clean with Crancer moving to third with no outs. Victor Castillo K'd looking. Pedro Florimon grounds into a fielders choice resulting in Crancer getting thrown out at home; Pope stayed at 2nd. Matt Angle blooped one to center and scored Pope and moved Florimon to 3rd. Ryan Adams grounds out to end the inning. 4-0 Shorebirds

Top of the 5th - Matt Rizzotti beat out an infield hit for a single to lead off the inning but then was picked off by Castillo from the plate trying steal on a dirt ball. Castillo made a great throw on a dribbler down the third base line for the 2nd out. Matt Tucker made a barehanded grab on a bunt to get the final out. 4-0 Birds

Bottom of the 5th - 1-2-3 inning. 4-0 Birds

Top of the 6th - Dennis Winn reached first with 2 outs with an infield hit but left stranded. 4-0 Birds.

Bottom of the 6th - Freddie Galvis made a helluva play to grab a shot up the middle step on 2nd and make the throw to first to end the inning. Still 4-0 Shorebirds.

Top of the 7th - Bolt K'd to start the inning and Mattair sat down swinging to end the inning. 4-0 Shorebirds

Bottom of the 7th - 1-2-3 inning. Still 4-0 Shorebirds.

Top of the 8th - Galvis walked to start the innning. Joel Naughton popped out, TJ Warren K'd, and Winn grounds out to end the 8th. 4-0 Shorebirds.

Bottom of the 9th - Matt Tucker singled to left with two outs on the board and Wally Crancer belts a shot to deep left for a two run shot. Pope singled up short but is stranded. 6-0 Shorebirds.

Top of the 9th - 1-2-3 Inning.

Final Score - Shorebirds 6, BlueClaws 0

Zach Britton moves to 6-4 for the season and Diekman moves to 1-4.

***PRESS RELEASE***

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

THERE WILL BE NO MORE GASOLINE SALES AT THE PORT OF SALISBURY MARINA DUE TO PUMP AND TANK REPAIRS.

DIESEL FUEL WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE MARINA
AT 410-548-3176.

Dime a Beer Night Debacle, Only In Cleveland...

What will go down in MLB lore as possibly the greatest tragedy ever for the game for promotions and fan involvement goes to "Dime a Beer" night in old Municipal Stadium which hosted the Cleveland Indians versus Texas Rangers.

In typical dramatic fashion bats were wielded as swords by players and fans rushed the fields with far worst. At least beer was cheap.

Paul Jackson from ESPN.com gives us history - http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=beernight/080604

Anheuser Bush...Are They Gonna Sell Out Too?

Fox News just reported that Anheuser Busch may be selling out to Belgian Brewer InBev for a $4.6 Billion Dollar takeover that will move production of America's #1 Beer to Mexico!

While members of the Bush family still retain Board Seats in the company they do not retain controlling interest. Warren Buffet has over 15% interest in the company.
Employees, at the St. Louis, Missouri plant are reeling at the prospect of such a decision.
It is rumored that the Busch family does not want to sell, as they feel a commitment to the people of St. Louis, and to America, however, one Busch family member said that the best interests of the companies holders is their number one priority. Stock holders want to see the move, as profits will increase greatly since production costs will plummet.

Are we going to witness the demise of yet another American Institution?

Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Releases

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 10 June 2008
Location: 5300 Block of Eastwood Circle, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Nolan Franklin Miller, IV, 25, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 11 June 2008, a deputy investigated an assault that occurred in the 5300 block of Eastwood Circle in Salisbury, MD. It was determined, after speaking with the victim, that Nolan Franklin Miller grabbed the victim by the throat, began choking the victim and threw the victim into a wall inside the residence. The deputy was able to locate Miller in the vicinity of where the assault occurred and subsequently arrested Miller.

Miller was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where Miller was processed and charged with second degree assault. After an initial appearance before a District Court commissioner, Miller was held in the Detention Center on $10,000.00 bond.

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 10 June 2008
Location: 29000 block of Log Cabin Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Sara A. Adkins, 43, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 10 June 2008 deputies responded to a residence in the 29000 block of Log Cabin Road for a reported physical altercation. Upon arrival, deputies located a victim who claimed to have been assaulted by Sara Adkins. Investigation revealed that Adkins had bitten and scratched the victim during the altercation. Based on the injuries observed and the victim’s statements, Adkins was arrested for the assault.

Adkins was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where Adkins was processed and charged with second degree assault. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Adkins was released on Personal Recognizance.

***The Best Little Pet Sitting Service In Town***

Here is the link for an exceptional dog sitting service. If you own a small, 30lb. and under dog(s) that you don't feel comfortable leaving at one of those big cement slab kennels; here's the sitting service for you. It's owned by Bonnie Robinson and is basically her home. She allows the dog free reign of her house while she gives one on one care to your dog(s). Her yard is enclosed by a four foot chain link fence that has locks on the gates to prevent escapes. She can give your family member medications or bath them(for a small fee) while they're staying there.

Check out her website at http://littlepaws4dogs.com/ and make up your own mind. We wouldn't leave our spoiled little dogs any where else!

Kidnapping At Hebron Shore Stop Last Night

Last night a woman was allegedly kidnapped at knife point at the Shore Stop in Hebron on Rt 50, the guy was allegedly caught by the police at The Chicken Man on Rt 50. More to come.....

JFK, MLK & Ron Paul Banned! Why?

Have you heard these words from any of the other candidates?

Breaking Gas News

I just received a call from one of our Contributors to Salisbury News telling me they were on Cypress Street at the old Super Soda buying gas for $3.82 a gallon. They mentioned that Gordy is selling the same gas for $3.99! $ .17 cents a gallon less, just around the corner.

They're selling Diesel Gas for $4.59 a gallon. Keep in mind, these are cash prices. If you use your credit card, add $ .10 cents a gallon. If you have a City Credit Card it's the same as cash. I was just told it's only $ .05 cents more per gallon for regular gas if you use a credit card.

FINALLY, SPD Press Releases

On June 9, 2008 at approximately 9:42 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on Truitt St. for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who advised the officers that she had been physically assaulted by her boyfriend, listed below, during an argument. During the assault, the suspect refused to allow the victim to leave the residence. The victim had several visible minor injuries, and required no medical treatment. During the investigation of the physical assault, the officers were advised that approximately one (1) week prior, the same suspect had sexually assaulted the victim. The victim had not previously reported this assault.

ARRESTED: Omar Canales Vargas, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree rape
First degree assault
Second degree assault (2 counts)
Reckless endangerment
False imprisonment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800020217

On June 10, 2008 at approximately 2:46 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect pursuant to a warrant obtained for a domestic assault. It was reported to the Salisbury Police on June 6, 2008, that the below listed suspect had confronted the victim at a residence on Second Street over domestic type issues. The argument escalated into a physical assault. The victim had minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

ARRESTED: David Alan Jones, 39 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800019970

On June 11, 2008 at approximately 10:51 am, Detectives of the Salisbury Police Department formally charged the below listed suspect with the homicide of Kiaira Kishay Jones at the Bottle Factory night club on May 23, 2008. After extensive interviews with witnesses and the examination of forensic evidence, it was determined that the suspect was the passenger of a vehicle that fired a number of shots from a handgun, striking the victim. The investigation is continuing as to the motive of the shooting.

ARRESTED: Don Manuel Hanna, 20 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Use of a handgun in a violent crime
Handgun on person

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800018108

On June 11, 2008 at approximately 11:29 am, Detectives of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect for the theft of credit cards and for the use of those credit cards. On June 7, 2008, it was reported to the Salisbury Police that a victim had his wallet stolen which contained his credit cards. The victim was then notified that his credit cards had been used to make purchases in excess of $10,000.00. The below listed suspect was identified as the suspect responsible for the theft of the wallet and credit cards.

ARRESTED: Sunsharry Carnitt Coulbourne, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft of credit cards Fraudulent use of a credit card (Over $ 500) (4 counts) Theft (Under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

Your Invited to Enter Cat Country DelMarVa Star Contest @ Tonights Cypress Festival

ATTENTION COUNTRY SINGER WANNABE'S: Tonight is your *BIG* nite to perform live on the stage at the Pocomoke Cypress Festival. Cat Country Radio 97.5 & 105.9 will be hosting the DelMarVa STAR competition starting at 6:00 PM. YOU MUST REGISTER ON-SITE & IN PERSON REGISTRATION STARTS 1-HOUR BEFORE THE COMPETITION.

The Cat Country radio team is a great group who has a lot of *FUN* with this event. The rules are pretty loose with competition open to anyone over 18-years of age, register on-site & the number of contestants is only limited by the amount of time. There should be room for everybody who wants to sing their favorite country tune on-stage tonight.

This event is one of the highlights of the Pocomoke Cypress Festival and it's been called "A sober Karaoke version of American Idol..." right in our own backyard.


Last years winner was Jamie Parker of Millsboro, DE pictured with radio personalities Dixie & Wade Perdue.

The prizes are pretty good this year with the GRAND PRIZE being tickets for two on a luxury 'CAT COUNTRY' Caribbean cruise. They will enjoy 6 days & 5 nights on board the Carnival Destiny cruising to Grand Turk (capital of the Turks & Caicos), Half Moon Cay (Carnival's private island) and Nassau in the Bahamas!

Runner up prizes include tickets to see Martina McBride or Tim Mcgraw performing live, FOUR-HOURS of professional studio time to cut your own CD or professional demo.

The Jewelers Bench in Salisbury has donated a CUSTOM MADE 14-karat white gold pendant or tie tack (your choice) as a runner up prize.

Anyone who listens to CAT COUNTRY knows they like to give away special prizes on the spot and of course interviews on the radio with famous personalities.

Pocomoke City invites every Karaoke Country singer from Wilmington to Cape Charles & points in between to c'mon down to the Cypress Festival and give it your best shot. You know who you are singing at Banana Joe's Bar, time to be that next country superstar.

If you can sing, come and down and give it whirl, who knows you may be the next Delmarva Country Star!

Hair Style with a Mission

Pocomoke City first grader Madison Litton was overwhelmed with long hair. The care and detangling it required to keep it nice was more than she wanted deal with this summer. After talking to her mother and father Chris and Heidi Litton, it was determined that she would have it cut for the summer. Heidi made an appointment with Pocomoke resident and local stylist Barbara Adkins.

What makes this story special is that Madison will be donating her beautiful silky hair to the 'Locks of Love' Foundation. Locks of Love uses the hair to make wigs for financially needy children who have lost their hair because of medical treatments or disease that have made their own hair fall out.

Studies have shown that a positive reflection in the mirror of a patient undergoing treatment that drastically changes their appearance is greatly beneficial to the healing process. Losing ones hair can be devastating to anyone, especially a child. The use of a wig can make a big difference in ones self image. Hair Stylist Barbara Adkins says that she has done two hair cuts this month already for customers intending to donate their locks to Locks of Love, and has done many over her career as a stylist.

If you are interested in donating your hair to Locks of Love you can do the following...

HOW TO DONATE

• 10 inches measured tip to tip is the minimum length needed for a hairpiece.
• Hair must be in a ponytail or braid before it is cut.
• Hair must be clean and completely dry before it is mailed in.
• Place the ponytail or braid inside of a plastic bag, and then inside of a padded envelope.
• Fill out the hair donation form, or write your name and address on a separate sheet of paper and include inside the envelope.
• All hair donations must be mailed to Locks of Love at:2925 10th Avenue N, Suite 102
  Lake Worth, FL 33461-3099Please be sure to use the entire zip code when mailing. Thank you!
• If your looking for a Great Hair Stylist give Barbara a call @ 410-957-4947

Classic Homes Of Maryland Joins ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

Maryland Builder calls for volunteers for its Extreme Dream Team

Rockville, Md. – June 10, 2008 – Classic Homes of Maryland today announced they will join ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition for the upcoming build later this month. The Rockville builder was selected to oversee and implement an intense one-week build that will change the life of a deserving Maryland family. Classic Homes of Maryland is best known for its work with customers who own land and are seeking an affordable, but high-quality alternative to a custom designed and built home.

Classic Homes of Maryland is requesting volunteers in the community to provide their time, support and resources to help ensure the success of this life-changing project. Interested individuals or companies can find more information on the many ways to volunteer and show their support at the recently launched Classic Homes of Maryland Extreme Makeover: Home Edition website, which can be accessed through www.classicmd.net.

Classic Homes of Maryland was chosen largely because of their business philosophy. As a community builder, Classic Homes of Maryland strongly believes in donating to worthy causes. Every year, a significant amount of their profits are donated to the DD Puri Foundation (www.ddpuri.org) which seeks to empower marginalized communities and individuals around the world through education and health initiatives.

Of their selection, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition executive producer Conrad Rickettes says, “Classic Homes of Maryland is a community-focused business. Their devotion to giving back is what first caught our eye, and their long-standing tradition of charitable and community involvement assured us that they were the perfect builder for this project.”

Amita Jain, Vice President and Co-Founder at Classic Homes of Maryland, says of the project, “We are very excited and honored by our selection. It’s a privilege to give back to our community by helping a local family. And what better gift could be given than a house to make their own? We’re especially looking forward to the reveal day, when all of our hard work will be rewarded by the joy of the family.”

For more information on the project, and how you can help, please visit www.classicmd.net and follow the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition link.

About Classic Homes of Maryland

Classic Homes of Maryland, based in Rockville, Maryland, builds affordable, high-quality homes on its customers land. Customers choose from a wide variety of home designs, finding a plan that is the perfect fit for their lot and their lifestyle. For more information visit www.classicmd.net or call
301-251-2001.

About ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Conrad Rickettes is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

The Power of Positive Thinking

It's A Beautiful Day In Our Neighborhood

Today's Wildlife Photos are very exciting at the Albero Ranch. Our Grandson was amazed to see these beautiful ducklings first thing this morning as they had finally hatched and were swimming away in the front pond. This particular duck has been here three seasons now and the first two she was not successful in hatching any ducklings, so we're very pleased to see everything worked out well this year.

When Bubba Speaks . . . People Should Barf

At the last Salisbury City Council meeting, the bankrupt and child-support cheat who is a member, Gary (“screw the handicapped”) Comegys, delivered another brilliant dissertation. This time he discussed the “line-item” budget format, in which there is a series of specific but separate appropriations. For example, in a particular department (public works, internal affairs, etc.) there might separate “line-items” for normal salary and overtime. To spend funds for a purpose other than that of the appropriation, the Council must first approve the change of purpose, which affords the Council – and the public – with insight about how the budget is being implemented by the City administration

Bubba favors the format that appears in the City’s FY09 budget, which only states a total sum for each department that may be spent for anything pertaining to a department – including a picnic and beer bash, Christmas party, etc. All that’s needed is the mayor’s approval, so that the Council – and the public – can be kept in the dark as has occurred under the administration of Barrie Tilghman.

According to Bubba, in the “line-item” budget format City personnel will spend the entire amount of a line item, regardless of need, simply to avoid not spending the entire amount. He offered no explanation why that is not just as likely in what he wrongly calls the “program” budgetary format that is being used in the FY09 budget over the objection of Councilmembers Campbell and Cohen. Apparently Bubba’s stellar career as a mid-level State of Maryland bureaucrat has infused him with special expertise and acumen in wasting public funds.

In fact, with the budgetary format that Bubba and the two other bobble heads on the City Council (Louise Smith and Shanie Shields) have foisted on the City, it’s much easier for the City administration to waste the appropriated funds by unneeded or absurd spending, because it’s not necessary to get Council approval to shift funds from one line item or another. The entire departmental appropriation can be blown on virtually anything – and nobody need know before it’s a done deal.

Bubba – career bureaucrat and Salisbury official (he’s a true “double-dipper”) – ain’t stupid, folks. He knows how to put his hand in your pocket and extract what you’ve worked hard to get, if you’re stupid enough to let that happen by electing him mayor next year.

Question of the Day, Thur 6/12

June is National Steakhouse month. Where do you go for a good steak? How big? How do you like your steak cooked?

Divorce Letter

Dear Wife:

I'm writing you this letter to tell you that I'm leaving you forever. I've been a good man to you for seven years and I have nothing to show for it.

These last two weeks have been hell. Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today and that was the last straw.Last week, you came home and didn't even notice that I had a new haircut, had cooked your favorite meal and even wore a brand new pair of silk boxers. You ate in two minutes, and went straight to sleep after watching all of your soaps. You don't tell me you love me anymore; you don't want sex or anything that connects us as husband and wife.

Either you're cheating on me or you don't love me anymore;whatever the case, I'm gone.

Your EX-Husband

P.S. Don't try to find me. Your SISTER and I are moving away to West Virginia together! Have a great life!

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Dear Ex-Husband -

Nothing has made my day more than receiving your letter.It's true that you and I have been married for seven years, although a good man is a far cry from what you've been.I watch my soaps so much because they drown out your constant whining and griping. Too bad that doesn't work.

I DID notice when you got a hair cut last week, but the first thing that came to mind was 'You look just like a girl!' Since my mother raised me not to say anything if you can't say
something nice, I didn't comment. And when you cooked my favorite meal, you must have gotten me confused with MY SISTER, because I stopped eating pork seven years ago.

About those new silk boxers: I turned away from you because the $49.99 price tag was still on them, and I prayed that it was a coincidence that my sister had just borrowed fifty dollars from me that morning. After all of this, I still loved you and felt that we could work it out.

So when I hit the lotto for ten million dollars, I quit my job and bought us two tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home you were gone. Everything happens for a reason, I guess. I hope you have the fulfilling life you always wanted. My lawyer said that the letter you wrote ensures you won't get a dime from me. So take care.

Signed,Your Ex-Wife, Rich As Hell and Free!

P.S. I don't know if I ever told you this, but my sister Carla was born Carl. I hope that's not a problem.

Lower Shore Young Republicans Meeting Tonight

Tonight at 7pm on Brew River's Dock Bar will be the monthly meeting of the Lower Shore Young Republican Club.

Anyone from the ages of 18-40 is welcomed to attend. The LSYR was formed as the State Chapter for the Lower Shore. There are chapters across the State of Maryland and all promote the Republican Party and community events. Md. YR's hosts both State events such as the annual State Convention which will be held in Baltimore on June 28th and any member of any State chapter can attend National events.

Please attend if you are looking to become active within the community, Republican Party, or for some good old networking you are cordially invited.

For more information on these opportunities please attend our meeting or e-mail
lowershoreyoungrepublicans@gmail.com

Big Weekend Ahead With The Shorebirds

The Shorebirds return home after a week long road trip tonight at 7:05 at Perdue Stadium against the Lakewood BlueClaws till Sunday. After Sundays game the SAL All-Star Break Starts with the Shorebird's Skipper Ramon Sambo and players Joe Nowicki and Sean Gleason leading the SAL North team. The game will be held June 17, 2008 at NewBridge Bank Park in Greensboro, NC, the home of the Grasshoppers.

Fans are welcomed back tonight with 96 Rock's Thirsty Thursday with $1.50 12oz drafts; gates open at 6:05 pm.

On Friday night The Shorebirds welcome the ZOOperstars comedy act and Blind Services Industry's 100th anniversary celebration.

Saturday night is Support Our Troops Night with a Froggy 99.9 Fireworks display which is always a show not to be missed.

Sunday is the Fathers Day celebration with the first 1,000 fans receiving hats courtesy of Care First. Following the game dads and their kids will be able to play catch in the outfield!

Full details of each game will come on game day. Stay tuned!

Accountability and fiscal responsibility

During the last election the citizens of Wicomico County (and the rest of our country) went to the polls to vote. The results of this vote IS a mandate by the people. It reflects their will. When these mandates are issued, it is the OBLIGATION of those elected to put forth the effort necessary to make these mandates happen. This premise is the basis of our Constitution which was drafted over 200 years ago to assure that "We The People" would remain in control of a nation without tyranny.

In Wicomico County this isn't happening. Prior to the last election, the Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office and the Fraternal Order of Police set off on an endeavor to educate the public on the issues that prevent them from having a voice in obtaining a comprehensive disabiliy plan which would protect their families should they be injured or killed while carrying out their duties. The only way to assure that this protection would be put in place and REMAIN IN PLACE would be to grant Collective Bargaining to the Deputies, thereby binding the County by contract to implement this type of plan and maintain it. The voters of Wicomico County agreed - overwhelmingly. Over 71% of Wicomico County residents who voted agreed that this was the proper way to go. A mandate from the people.

Now I don't know about you, but most of the residents with whom I come in contact everyday seem to be intelligent people. They seem capable of making good decisions. This being the case, I don't buy into the opinion expressed by my Councilman, Councilman Holloway, when he told me that he doesn't believe the people knew what they where voting for! Ok......and what part of the Constitution gives any elected official the right to second guess a vote of the people? Do we second guess their vote on the election of people? No. In a legal election a vote of the people is final. Regardless of the personal opinions of our elected officials, once a mandate has been made through a vote of the people, they should get behind it and MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Councilman Cannon had, some time ago, issued a response which, in my opinion, is an eloquent attempt to circumvent the will of the people. What's more is that it is costing the taxpayers of Wicomico County good money. The Wicomico County Council is spending the taxpayers money to fight attempts to enforce the will of the people. How much? Well....it cost the taxpayers $7500.00 to have high paid attorneys from Baltimore draft legislation which failed to enforce the spirit and intent of what we voted for. Rick Pollitt recognized that and vetoed the legislation. The council promptly overrode the veto, signing into law legislation that falls grossly short of the intent of the people. In addition to the $7500.00 mentioned above, it has so far cost the taxpayers of Wicomico County $7700.00 more to have lawyers from Baltimore try to justify to the courts why the voters of Wicomico County shouldn't have a voice. My understanding is that later this month, these lawyers are scheduled to meet with a Judge to discuss how much time they will need to convince that Judge that the vote of the people in Wicomico County doesn't matter. CHA-CHING!

$15,200.00 so far - and it's not over. It's going to be interesting to see the grand total when it's all done. I'll bet one could buy a lot of pens. Fix a few roads? Buy some new text books? Put another Deputy on the road? Give County employees a little more in their paychecks every week? Accountability and fiscal responsibility Council? Indeed!

Blognetnews Is Back To Their Old Ways

Over the past two weeks I have been sending e-mail messages to the administrator at Blognetnews, (the company that rates Blogs across America) telling them that their Site is taking longer and longer to load and their response was simply, they looked into it and there's nothing they can do about it.

Tonight I went to the Site again to look at current news and information and they're back to Pop Up Ads to boot. This was a major problem last year and I don't know why they're back to their old ways but once the Pop Up Ad comes up and you click on the box to stop it, it freezes up your computer again, (just like it did last year) and you have to completely shut down and reboot.

I'm sorry but there's no excuse for this. Bloggers provide ALL of their business and we do so for free. We do all the work, they RSS Feed our Blogs, they get a ton of recognition for our work and then they sell ads from our news. Then they have this screwed up ranking system that puts Blogs that only run one article a day and gets no hits, (maybe 50 a day) at the top of their rankings simply because they Cross Post with other Blogs. Duh, we get how you rate people, CHANGE IT!

Nevertheless, I'll not go back there again except perhaps once a week to laugh at their rating system on Sunday's. Oh well, it was a great resource for information but it's simply too frustrating to go to any more. I'll add, it reminds me of the Daily Times and how it too takes forever to upload. I have only been to the Daily Times twice since they reformatted their Website and that was while I was on my wireless card thingamabopper.

READ MY LIPS, POP UP ADS SUCK and people don't like them.

Youth Onset Parkinson Disease

"Joe

I have been diagnosed with Parkinson Disease and since I'm under 50 years of age it's specifically Youth Onset Parkinson Disease. I'm trying to find via your broad readership other folks that are affected by this as well. There are presently NO formal support groups available in Salisbury or surrounding areas. I'm trying to reach out to those folks as the present numbers affected in the U.S. are around 100,000 (YOPD) . Feel free to call me at the number below if you require additional info as the disease only allows me to 1 finger hunt and peck. I could also meet you in person if needed for further info. I anticipate good things for those affected by the disease locally via meeting those few that are similarly affected."

Regards,
Chip Carper
Hebron, MD 21830
410-251-7980

Arrogance or Corruption at the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board?

The Wicomico County Liquor Control Board, notably commissioners Stewart Haemel and Ron Alessi seem to believe that former Maryland Gov. Bob Ehrlich appointed them lords of their own little fiefdom. Gov. Ehrlich neither possessed the power to do so, nor do I believe that was his intention.

Let's remember, all of the funds taken in by the county dispensary system - less LEGITIMATE expenses - belong to the taxpayer. While Alessi may like to hang out with Salisbury Mayor Barrie Tilghman, that is no excuse for deluding yourself that taxpayer money is his to spend as he wishes.

Yet, we see Alessi being paid for contracting jobs. Haemel and Alessi used TAXPAYER FUNDS to pay for a POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT. Taxpayer funds were reportedly used to fund a dinner at the Green Hill Country Club to discuss with LCB employees how to fight privatization (another blatantly political purpose). Now Haemel and Alessi are under the delusion that they don't have to comply with a request from Wicomico council members Stevie Prettyman and Joe Holloway to produce copies of the LCB's check register.

Councilman Holloway is right. "Refusal to release the information council requested only creates an air of mistrust and the perception of trying to hide something."

If anything, Holloway is too kind. At a minimum, these two are guilty of a particularly disgusting form of arrogance found only among your worst politicians. Their continued refusal to make the records of a public agency available smells of a cover-up.

What you hiding guys?

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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Gannett Stock Price Continues To Slide

Gannett almost breaks 52 week low yesterday. They are really treading on thin ice!!!
Take a look as their stock price tanks.

It's very possible they could break their all time low today!!!

Stay tuned folks.

GO HERE to see yesterdays numbers.

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The Daily Times Wants To Bite Your Head Off!

Look at what The Daily Slime had to say to my comment today regarding their
coverage of NASA.

"Hey, pal -

Don't send us a cryptic message - if you've got something to say, say it. We
can't write about something we don't know.

On the spaceport stories - we're reporting what is shaking down now. If it's
bogus, we'll report that when it becomes clear. But big plans like these are
always a story.

Also, just a correction - using some quick math and taking a quick look
around the newsroom right now shows we've lived here a combined 95 years. If
you're hacked off about something, don't take it out on the reporter. Let
her know what is going on.

Sincerely,

Ted Shockley"