In a more detailed Post tomorrow I'll go over tonight's meeting. In the mean time, there will be a special election on Collective Bargaining for the Delmar Police Department, like it or not Mayor.
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Monday, June 30, 2008
Delmar Police Collective Bargaining Will Move Forward
In a more detailed Post tomorrow I'll go over tonight's meeting. In the mean time, there will be a special election on Collective Bargaining for the Delmar Police Department, like it or not Mayor.
More Proof The Blog Works
Sunny & Joe.....Thanks for this forum, it helped answer my questions about getting the three package deal from Comcast, TV, high speed internet and Phone as well.
I got details today I'll save close to $500 a year and still have the same phone number. To the person that stated "when they called to extend their same package, and was told it wasn't allowed." I was told that you MUST call and request the extra 2 year extension, and you must call before your present method of payment expires.
Hope that helps answer your question, but if it were me I'd call and raise hell, last time I did that and they wanted to argue, I asked them "Do you want me to come to see you in person to get this straight? LoL Got what I wanted!
I got details today I'll save close to $500 a year and still have the same phone number. To the person that stated "when they called to extend their same package, and was told it wasn't allowed." I was told that you MUST call and request the extra 2 year extension, and you must call before your present method of payment expires.
Hope that helps answer your question, but if it were me I'd call and raise hell, last time I did that and they wanted to argue, I asked them "Do you want me to come to see you in person to get this straight? LoL Got what I wanted!
Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Releases
Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 1300 Block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Tyler Andre Lockwood, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Jersey Road to investigate the Violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputies met with the complainant who advised that Tyler Andre Lockwood came to the complainant’s residence in violation of a Protective order. The complainant advised that Lockwood demanded entry into the residence, but entry was denied by the complainant. Lockwood was gone when the deputies arrived but he was located in close proximity to the residence. After an investigation, Lockwood was arrested.
Lockwood was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where Lockwood was processed and charged with Violation of a Protective Order. After an initial appearance in front of a District Court Commissioner, Lockwood was released on Personal Recognizance.
Incident: Theft over $500
Date of Incident: 29 June 2008
Location: 32000 Block of Old Ocean City Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspects:
1. Juan Hernandez Cuatacuatl, 19, Salisbury, MD
2. Silverio Ramirez Perez, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 29 June 2008 at 0215 AM, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about a theft in progress. A witness called in, reporting that two subjects, later identified as Cuatacuatl and Perez, were observed taking a riding mower from a front yard in the 3200 block of Old Ocean City Road. The witness advised that the two subjects were last seen westbound on Old Ocean City Road, towing the riding mower with a pick-up truck. Deputies responded to the area and located Perez steering the mower while being towed in the pick-up truck operated by Cuatacuatl. After an investigation, both were arrested and charged with felony theft. The mower was returned to the victim.
Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and charged with Theft over $500. Both subjects were taken in front of the District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance and were both held in the Wicomico County Detention Center on $7,500.00 bond.
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 29 June 2008
Location: Salisbury Blvd. S/OF North Point Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Michael S. Travis, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 29 June 2008 at 5:20 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Salisbury Blvd. for erratic driving. Upon contacting Travis, the deputy discovered that Travis did not hold a Driver’s License. Further investigation revealed that Travis had both marijuana and a smoking device in his possession.
Travis was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Travis was held in the Wicomico County Detention Center on $7,500.00 bond.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 5000 Block of White Marlin Drive, Eden, MD
Suspects:
1. Chris Edward Ross, 33, Eden, MD
2. Melissa Joanna Plank, 25, Eden, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008 at 4:45 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation between two subjects in the 5000 block of White Marlin Drive in Eden. Upon arrival, deputies met with both Chris Ross and Melissa Plank and determined that they had been involved in a physical altercation with each other. During the investigation it was alleged that Ross was struck in the head with a lap top computer. At the conclusion of the investigation, both Ross and Plank were arrested and charged with Assault.
Both Ross and Plank were transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and charged with Assault Second Degree. Plank was also charged with the additional charged of Assault 1st Degree. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Ross was held on $15,000.00 bond while Plank was held on $30,000.00 bond.
Incident: DUI / False Statement
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 27000 block of Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Fernando Mendez Hernandez, 20, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008 at 0245 AM, a Deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office clocked a vehicle operated by Fernando Hernandez on radar exceeding the posted speed limit on Nanticoke Road in the area of Oxbridge Drive. When the deputy attempted to stop Hernandez’s vehicle, he continued southbound and sped up. Hernandez turned off road and pulled behind a residence in the 27000 block of Nanticoke Road at which point the deputy made contact with him and discovered Hernandez to be under the influence of alcohol. When the deputy attempted to identify Hernandez, he presented himself under a different name and kept providing different dates of birth. It took the deputy three hours to positively identify who Hernandez was. Once Hernandez was properly identified, he was taken to Central Booking.
Once at Central Booking, Hernandez was processed and charged with the DUI along with providing a false identity to Police after Arrest. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Hernandez was held in the Detention Center on $20,000.00 bond.
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 1300 Block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Tyler Andre Lockwood, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Jersey Road to investigate the Violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputies met with the complainant who advised that Tyler Andre Lockwood came to the complainant’s residence in violation of a Protective order. The complainant advised that Lockwood demanded entry into the residence, but entry was denied by the complainant. Lockwood was gone when the deputies arrived but he was located in close proximity to the residence. After an investigation, Lockwood was arrested.
Lockwood was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where Lockwood was processed and charged with Violation of a Protective Order. After an initial appearance in front of a District Court Commissioner, Lockwood was released on Personal Recognizance.
Incident: Theft over $500
Date of Incident: 29 June 2008
Location: 32000 Block of Old Ocean City Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspects:
1. Juan Hernandez Cuatacuatl, 19, Salisbury, MD
2. Silverio Ramirez Perez, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 29 June 2008 at 0215 AM, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was contacted about a theft in progress. A witness called in, reporting that two subjects, later identified as Cuatacuatl and Perez, were observed taking a riding mower from a front yard in the 3200 block of Old Ocean City Road. The witness advised that the two subjects were last seen westbound on Old Ocean City Road, towing the riding mower with a pick-up truck. Deputies responded to the area and located Perez steering the mower while being towed in the pick-up truck operated by Cuatacuatl. After an investigation, both were arrested and charged with felony theft. The mower was returned to the victim.
Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and charged with Theft over $500. Both subjects were taken in front of the District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance and were both held in the Wicomico County Detention Center on $7,500.00 bond.
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 29 June 2008
Location: Salisbury Blvd. S/OF North Point Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Michael S. Travis, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 29 June 2008 at 5:20 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Salisbury Blvd. for erratic driving. Upon contacting Travis, the deputy discovered that Travis did not hold a Driver’s License. Further investigation revealed that Travis had both marijuana and a smoking device in his possession.
Travis was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Travis was held in the Wicomico County Detention Center on $7,500.00 bond.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 5000 Block of White Marlin Drive, Eden, MD
Suspects:
1. Chris Edward Ross, 33, Eden, MD
2. Melissa Joanna Plank, 25, Eden, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008 at 4:45 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation between two subjects in the 5000 block of White Marlin Drive in Eden. Upon arrival, deputies met with both Chris Ross and Melissa Plank and determined that they had been involved in a physical altercation with each other. During the investigation it was alleged that Ross was struck in the head with a lap top computer. At the conclusion of the investigation, both Ross and Plank were arrested and charged with Assault.
Both Ross and Plank were transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and charged with Assault Second Degree. Plank was also charged with the additional charged of Assault 1st Degree. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Ross was held on $15,000.00 bond while Plank was held on $30,000.00 bond.
Incident: DUI / False Statement
Date of Incident: 28 June 2008
Location: 27000 block of Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Fernando Mendez Hernandez, 20, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 28 June 2008 at 0245 AM, a Deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office clocked a vehicle operated by Fernando Hernandez on radar exceeding the posted speed limit on Nanticoke Road in the area of Oxbridge Drive. When the deputy attempted to stop Hernandez’s vehicle, he continued southbound and sped up. Hernandez turned off road and pulled behind a residence in the 27000 block of Nanticoke Road at which point the deputy made contact with him and discovered Hernandez to be under the influence of alcohol. When the deputy attempted to identify Hernandez, he presented himself under a different name and kept providing different dates of birth. It took the deputy three hours to positively identify who Hernandez was. Once Hernandez was properly identified, he was taken to Central Booking.
Once at Central Booking, Hernandez was processed and charged with the DUI along with providing a false identity to Police after Arrest. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, Hernandez was held in the Detention Center on $20,000.00 bond.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On June 27, 2008 at approximately 8:43 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect pursuant to an arrest warrant charging the suspect with drug violations. On March 25, 2008 the suspect sold an undercover police officer an amount of suspected crack/cocaine that was tested and found to be fake. As a result, Salisbury Officers obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect charging the suspect with the distribution of fake CDS.
ARRESTED: Qymaine Christopher Kenney, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Distribution of fake CDS
Possession of fake CDS with the intent to distribute
Possession of fake CDS believed to be CDS
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC# 200800010418
On June 29, 2008 at approximately 1:10 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol when they observed the below listed suspect, who was known to them, and known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. The suspect was arrested pursuant to the active warrant, and a search incident to arrest revealed a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine and CDS paraphernalia.
ARRESTED: Alexander Dwight Stevens, 27 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Outstanding warrant:
Malicious destruction of property
Reckless endangerment (2 counts)
Intimidating/influencing a juror
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800019832, 200800022763
ARRESTED: Qymaine Christopher Kenney, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Distribution of fake CDS
Possession of fake CDS with the intent to distribute
Possession of fake CDS believed to be CDS
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC# 200800010418
On June 29, 2008 at approximately 1:10 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol when they observed the below listed suspect, who was known to them, and known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. The suspect was arrested pursuant to the active warrant, and a search incident to arrest revealed a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine and CDS paraphernalia.
ARRESTED: Alexander Dwight Stevens, 27 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Outstanding warrant:
Malicious destruction of property
Reckless endangerment (2 counts)
Intimidating/influencing a juror
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800019832, 200800022763
The Daily Times Continues To Plummet
The Daily Times parent corportion - (Gannett Corporation) -continues to plummet again today. The stock trading set yet another new low of $21.52 breaking a previous low of $21.60. Check it out for yourself at:
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GCI
http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GCI
Landis Ban Upheld
US Cyclist Floyd Landis who won the 2006 Tour de France lost his appeal on doping charges. Landis will be stripped of his title as well as he will have a 2 year ban which will end in 2009.
Laboratory practices and the treatment of athletes in the Court of Arbitration for Sport were key points in the long standing battle.
Full story here.
I was out of town for a bit, have some more posts up later.
Laboratory practices and the treatment of athletes in the Court of Arbitration for Sport were key points in the long standing battle.
Full story here.
I was out of town for a bit, have some more posts up later.
Collective Bargaining In Delmar
The Town of Delmar will be holding a special meeting this evening at 7:00 PM at their Town Hall on Collective Bargaining.
I had heard the Mayor was playing games with this once again but we'll see what happens this evening.
I had heard the Mayor was playing games with this once again but we'll see what happens this evening.
The Marine
ONE SUNNY DAY IN 2009, AN OLD MAN APPROACHED THE WHITE HOUSE FROM ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, WHERE HE'D BEEN SITTING ON A PARK BENCH.
He spoke to the Marine standing guard and said, I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine replied, Sir, Mr. Obama is not President and doesn't reside here.
The old man said, Okay,and walked away. The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine again told the man, Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is not President and doesn't reside here. The man thanked him and again walked away.
The third day, the same man approache d the White House and spoke to the very same Marine, saying I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I've told you already several times that Mr. Obama is not the President and doesn't reside here. Don't you understand?
The old man answered, Oh, I understand you fine. I just love hearing your answer!
The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, See you tomorrow, Sir!
He spoke to the Marine standing guard and said, I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine replied, Sir, Mr. Obama is not President and doesn't reside here.
The old man said, Okay,and walked away. The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine again told the man, Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is not President and doesn't reside here. The man thanked him and again walked away.
The third day, the same man approache d the White House and spoke to the very same Marine, saying I would like to go in and meet with President Barack Obama.
The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I've told you already several times that Mr. Obama is not the President and doesn't reside here. Don't you understand?
The old man answered, Oh, I understand you fine. I just love hearing your answer!
The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, See you tomorrow, Sir!
Tim Chaney Writes A Letter To The Editor
* Note: Highlights are my opinion only and were not in the paper.
6/29/2008 Tim Chaney
Breaking News from the local paper:
The new plant is scheduled to come on line in September and Pick said the transition is almost over, but it will continue to intensify as the final stages of the process occur.
Stevens said. The effluent that was spilled during the two malfunctions last week were only one step away from being clean. (Yet the bacterial level is still at a point where the river is closed, longer than usual).
But for now, the river remains closed from Salisbury to the Upper Ferry.
"The only thing they were missing was disinfection, that was very clear water," Stevens said.
Dennis DiCintio, director of environmental health, said although results of samples taken Thursday show the bacterial levels are lower then the samples taken Tuesday, the levels are not yet below the established guidelines.
After several rains and a couple very high tides, the bacterium is still at a dangerous level.
Once again, will the city be fined and punish taxpayer's for the negligence of city officials?
Pick said shortly after the spills, the bacteria level were back to safe levels but a heavy rain, which brought runoff into the river, spiked bacteria levels back up and required the river remained closed for an additional period of time.
Pick's last statement proves the citizens were right about the six foot drainage pipe to be discharged in the river across from the Market Street Inn, it does need to be treated. If the new treatment plant will be ready to go online in September, don't you think it's time someone starts to be trained how to operate the plant? As quoted, "Greg Stevens, Chief of Salisbury's water division, said plant operators have had the instruction in new procedures but have had little hands-on training." Stevens also on TV 47 was quoted "more spills are likely in the future even after the plant is fully operational." THAT really makes us feel a lot more comfortable?
6/29/2008 Tim Chaney
Breaking News from the local paper:
The new plant is scheduled to come on line in September and Pick said the transition is almost over, but it will continue to intensify as the final stages of the process occur.
Stevens said. The effluent that was spilled during the two malfunctions last week were only one step away from being clean. (Yet the bacterial level is still at a point where the river is closed, longer than usual).
But for now, the river remains closed from Salisbury to the Upper Ferry.
"The only thing they were missing was disinfection, that was very clear water," Stevens said.
Dennis DiCintio, director of environmental health, said although results of samples taken Thursday show the bacterial levels are lower then the samples taken Tuesday, the levels are not yet below the established guidelines.
After several rains and a couple very high tides, the bacterium is still at a dangerous level.
Once again, will the city be fined and punish taxpayer's for the negligence of city officials?
Pick said shortly after the spills, the bacteria level were back to safe levels but a heavy rain, which brought runoff into the river, spiked bacteria levels back up and required the river remained closed for an additional period of time.
Pick's last statement proves the citizens were right about the six foot drainage pipe to be discharged in the river across from the Market Street Inn, it does need to be treated. If the new treatment plant will be ready to go online in September, don't you think it's time someone starts to be trained how to operate the plant? As quoted, "Greg Stevens, Chief of Salisbury's water division, said plant operators have had the instruction in new procedures but have had little hands-on training." Stevens also on TV 47 was quoted "more spills are likely in the future even after the plant is fully operational." THAT really makes us feel a lot more comfortable?
Classified Ads Should Be Quite Interesting!
It didn't take long for several people to jump on board with their Classified Ads. The Post will go up at 6:30 AM on Saturday so if you want to participate, send in your ads as early as possible. Joe
Kratovil Goes After Special Interest Money
While the story in this morning's Daily Times might be filed under "Better Late Than Never", we have to appreciate a few nuggets provided by Gannett's local outpost. We all know that 1st District Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil has been targeted by the DCCC. This means money and other support. What I found interesting was where he's earning his money from.
To kick off the new relationship with the people who will rule over Kratovil IF he is elected, the DCCC put together a little soirée hosted by Patton Boggs. Patton Boggs is one of Washington's largest lobbying shops.
I find it interesting that Kratovil criticizes his opponent, Maryland Sen. Andy Harris (R-7) for taking money from the Club for Growth. However, the Club for Growth's money comes from small contributions given by citizens like me who support lower taxes and less economic regulation.
The money that Kratovil will be raising through the DCCC will be large contributions from lobbyists and special interest groups that want big government contracts or want a larger government to affect greater control over our lives.
I'm sure Frank will be telling us that he's a man of the people.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings and Red Maryland
To kick off the new relationship with the people who will rule over Kratovil IF he is elected, the DCCC put together a little soirée hosted by Patton Boggs. Patton Boggs is one of Washington's largest lobbying shops.
I find it interesting that Kratovil criticizes his opponent, Maryland Sen. Andy Harris (R-7) for taking money from the Club for Growth. However, the Club for Growth's money comes from small contributions given by citizens like me who support lower taxes and less economic regulation.
The money that Kratovil will be raising through the DCCC will be large contributions from lobbyists and special interest groups that want big government contracts or want a larger government to affect greater control over our lives.
I'm sure Frank will be telling us that he's a man of the people.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings and Red Maryland
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Technorati Tags: 2008, Maryland, politics, Maryland politics, Democrat, campaign, Frank Kratovil, Andy Harris, campaign financeAnother Hit From Wicomico Surf
As much as I appreciate the efforts of this artist, I hope he doesn't hold his breath waiting for HONEST answers from the current administration or the council majority.
Keep those hits coming. Click the following highlighted "I Need To Know" to listen to the song. I Need To Know
I Need To Know
by Wicomico Surf
I don’t want to bother you
I got a question or two
Hate to bother you now but
It’s what I pay you for anyhow
I don’t like what I see
I don’t like what’s happen’n to you and me
And I think I should be heard
And I want a BLACK AND WHITE ANSWER
I know I will listen
But don’t throw up your screen of defenses
I Need To Know
How It’s Spent Where It went
What did it Show
Hate to bother you right now
It’s public comment I won’t shout
Don’t point you finger at me
Cause this is the reason I’m free
I WANT A CLEAR ANSWER
From what I ask
If you don’t like it you can go “mow the grass”
And I don’t care your opinion of me
I’m a payer of taxes you see
Keep those hits coming. Click the following highlighted "I Need To Know" to listen to the song. I Need To Know
I Need To Know
by Wicomico Surf
I don’t want to bother you
I got a question or two
Hate to bother you now but
It’s what I pay you for anyhow
I don’t like what I see
I don’t like what’s happen’n to you and me
And I think I should be heard
And I want a BLACK AND WHITE ANSWER
I know I will listen
But don’t throw up your screen of defenses
I Need To Know
How It’s Spent Where It went
What did it Show
Hate to bother you right now
It’s public comment I won’t shout
Don’t point you finger at me
Cause this is the reason I’m free
I WANT A CLEAR ANSWER
From what I ask
If you don’t like it you can go “mow the grass”
And I don’t care your opinion of me
I’m a payer of taxes you see
Come On Bike Week!
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Now that I've picked up my Harley Fat Boy in Ocean City, I'm ready to roll! I have missed my old Road King and with gas rising like it has been, I'm ready to beat the system once again! Are you doing anything to cut back on gas? I know Donna just sold her big SUV. Here's a good question. Are the Car Dealers screwing people who own large trucks or SUV's when they trade them? Are they telling you there's no resale value after they stuck it to you when you bought it? Are they offering below Blue Book trade-in value?
No Power As Of 8:01 AM This Morning!
Parts of Salisbury is shut down! No street lights, no power! Many believe the run off from the WWTP has finally taken its toll on the underground power lines, LOL.
Today's FULL Page Ad In The Daily Times
I found this to be quite interesting. They claim to have the cheapest prices on cigarettes, yet they're paying thousands of dollars for a full page ad? Do you actually believe YOU'RE not paying for that ad in the long run?
Nevertheless, are you people actually spending that much money today on a pack of cigarettes? If this is the "cheapest price" on a pack of cigarettes, how much are YOU paying elsewhere?
The more I think about it the more I realize just how much our own Government has screwed us. A pack of cigarettes only a few years ago was $2.00 a pack. I know, I know, we all remember when they were .25 & .50 cents a pack but let's get real here. Once you're addicted and can't quit, the Government knew just what to go after and tax through the ying yang. Same for liquor, electricity and now gasoline. You do know what's going to be next, right? CHOCOLATE!!!!! Start running for the hills ladies!
Another Letter To The Editor
I just read your post regarding the HIV testing program in the Bronx. With our current economic status and health care crisis more and more individuals are having to turn to the non-traditional means for their preventive health care such as HIV testing. As a pharmacist and testicular cancer survivor I am well aware of the need for regular doctor appointments and preventive health screenings. Unfortunately, many individuals are just not able to undergo these screenings.
To increase peoples access to preventive screenings I have created what is virtually an online health fair. I would be very excited for you to take a look at my site and perhaps keep it in mind for future reference. I have also included a recent press release to give you a better insight to our company.
Thank You for Your Consideration,
Michael Craycraft R.Ph.
President
Home Health Screening, LLC
(561) 703-1788
mcraycraft@homehealthscreening.com
www.homehealthscreening.com
YOUR PERSONAL 24/7 HEALTH FAIR IS NOW AVAILABLE
Deerfield Beach, FL - June 25, 2008 -- With rising health care costs and the increasing numbers of uninsured and under-insured, many Americans are turning to health fairs for their preventive health care needs. However, if you don't have the time to attend your local health fair then what options do you have? Home Health Screening, LLC has solved that problem by creating an online version of a health fair.
Home Health Screening's website (www.homehealthscreening.com) features FDA-approved home diagnostic testing kits to screen for a variety of conditions including high cholesterol, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid conditions, HIV, hepatitis C and hemoglobin A1c for diabetic patients. The site also features a re-usable pad to aid women with their monthly self breast exams. The kits contain all of the supplies needed for the consumer to collect a small sample of blood from a finger-stick and then mail the sample into the laboratories for analysis.
"Ideally patients would see their primary care physician for their preventive health care needs," said Michael Craycraft R.Ph., President of Home Health Screening, "However, a 2005 study, which looked at 2003 data, estimated that sixty-one million, or 35 percent of Americans were un- or under-insured. These same individuals were less likely to have access to the preventive care that can end up being a life saver. Our company allows those individuals to test themselves, for a variety of conditions, in the privacy of their own home. For others, the tests may be used as add-ons. Perhaps someone would like to test their cholesterol every 3 months instead of the yearly test they receive in the physician's office. Most of the testing kits are also eligible for reimbursement under flexible health care spending accounts which helps add to their affordability."
The benefits of preventive screenings has been a topic of conversation for several decades. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been publishing it's Guide to Clinical Services since 1989 as a way to highlight their recommendations for preventive health care services. This month they updated their recommendations for cholesterol screenings. They now recommend that all men age 35 and older be screened for high cholesterol. In addition, men and women that are at high risk for coronary heart disease should begin cholesterol screenings at 20 years of age. These recommendations highlight the importance of early detection of potentially fatal diseases.
"Our ability to treat diseases has greatly evolved," said Mr. Craycraft, "Take HIV for example, with the highly active anti-viral medications now available people are living a longtime with HIV as a chronic disease. Unfortunately, according to the CDC, around 25 percent of those infected aren't aware that they have the disease and the disease is allowed to fester until symptoms finally present themselves. This same scenario occurs with other diseases such as high cholesterol and cancers. By doing preventive screenings we can catch early warning signs for potential problems down the road."
About Home Health Screening, LLC
Home Health Screening is a pharmacist-owned and operated company that focuses on health screenings, preventive health and wellness. They feature confidential FDA-approved home diagnostic kits to help individuals identify early warning signs of major diseases. www.homehealthscreening.com
To increase peoples access to preventive screenings I have created what is virtually an online health fair. I would be very excited for you to take a look at my site and perhaps keep it in mind for future reference. I have also included a recent press release to give you a better insight to our company.
Thank You for Your Consideration,
Michael Craycraft R.Ph.
President
Home Health Screening, LLC
(561) 703-1788
mcraycraft@homehealthscreening.com
www.homehealthscreening.com
YOUR PERSONAL 24/7 HEALTH FAIR IS NOW AVAILABLE
Deerfield Beach, FL - June 25, 2008 -- With rising health care costs and the increasing numbers of uninsured and under-insured, many Americans are turning to health fairs for their preventive health care needs. However, if you don't have the time to attend your local health fair then what options do you have? Home Health Screening, LLC has solved that problem by creating an online version of a health fair.
Home Health Screening's website (www.homehealthscreening.com) features FDA-approved home diagnostic testing kits to screen for a variety of conditions including high cholesterol, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, thyroid conditions, HIV, hepatitis C and hemoglobin A1c for diabetic patients. The site also features a re-usable pad to aid women with their monthly self breast exams. The kits contain all of the supplies needed for the consumer to collect a small sample of blood from a finger-stick and then mail the sample into the laboratories for analysis.
"Ideally patients would see their primary care physician for their preventive health care needs," said Michael Craycraft R.Ph., President of Home Health Screening, "However, a 2005 study, which looked at 2003 data, estimated that sixty-one million, or 35 percent of Americans were un- or under-insured. These same individuals were less likely to have access to the preventive care that can end up being a life saver. Our company allows those individuals to test themselves, for a variety of conditions, in the privacy of their own home. For others, the tests may be used as add-ons. Perhaps someone would like to test their cholesterol every 3 months instead of the yearly test they receive in the physician's office. Most of the testing kits are also eligible for reimbursement under flexible health care spending accounts which helps add to their affordability."
The benefits of preventive screenings has been a topic of conversation for several decades. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has been publishing it's Guide to Clinical Services since 1989 as a way to highlight their recommendations for preventive health care services. This month they updated their recommendations for cholesterol screenings. They now recommend that all men age 35 and older be screened for high cholesterol. In addition, men and women that are at high risk for coronary heart disease should begin cholesterol screenings at 20 years of age. These recommendations highlight the importance of early detection of potentially fatal diseases.
"Our ability to treat diseases has greatly evolved," said Mr. Craycraft, "Take HIV for example, with the highly active anti-viral medications now available people are living a longtime with HIV as a chronic disease. Unfortunately, according to the CDC, around 25 percent of those infected aren't aware that they have the disease and the disease is allowed to fester until symptoms finally present themselves. This same scenario occurs with other diseases such as high cholesterol and cancers. By doing preventive screenings we can catch early warning signs for potential problems down the road."
About Home Health Screening, LLC
Home Health Screening is a pharmacist-owned and operated company that focuses on health screenings, preventive health and wellness. They feature confidential FDA-approved home diagnostic kits to help individuals identify early warning signs of major diseases. www.homehealthscreening.com
Question of the Day, Mon 6/30
Today's brought to you by Melissa Malone:
The Merchant is Being ripped off too? - DID YOU KNOW?
Credit card companies are now maneuvering where they are getting there fees and the consumer is paying more for their merchandise. Have you seen in the news where the gas stations are now giving discounts for people paying cash and charging more for credit cards?
Want to know why?
Well, credit card companies make offers to get consumers to apply for their cards. Like lower interest rates, rewards, frequent flyer miles, cash back...etc... But the merchant is paying the price. Every time you use your credit card the location that you use it at gets charged a processing fee (percentage of the sale from the credit card company.) But now, they have changed the way the fees are paid by the merchant. If you swipe the card and it is a regular, no reward, no extra card the merchant is charged about 1.9% of the total sale. (Very few of these cards left in the world)If it is a rewards card, frequent flyer, cash back lower interest rate, the merchant is getting charged about 2.3% of the sale. (For every gallon of gas the merchant is charged an additional .10)
Who do you think is paying for that? If it is a commercial card and a customer is calling a payment in and not swiping the card the merchant is getting charged about 3.1% of the sale. So the credit card companies are making their money from the consumer and the merchant and the merchant has no other recourse but to raise his pricing to the consumer. Guess the consumer just can't win as well as the merchant.
Put your foot down and save some money. Get rid of your credit cards. Could you?
The Merchant is Being ripped off too? - DID YOU KNOW?
Credit card companies are now maneuvering where they are getting there fees and the consumer is paying more for their merchandise. Have you seen in the news where the gas stations are now giving discounts for people paying cash and charging more for credit cards?
Want to know why?
Well, credit card companies make offers to get consumers to apply for their cards. Like lower interest rates, rewards, frequent flyer miles, cash back...etc... But the merchant is paying the price. Every time you use your credit card the location that you use it at gets charged a processing fee (percentage of the sale from the credit card company.) But now, they have changed the way the fees are paid by the merchant. If you swipe the card and it is a regular, no reward, no extra card the merchant is charged about 1.9% of the total sale. (Very few of these cards left in the world)If it is a rewards card, frequent flyer, cash back lower interest rate, the merchant is getting charged about 2.3% of the sale. (For every gallon of gas the merchant is charged an additional .10)
Who do you think is paying for that? If it is a commercial card and a customer is calling a payment in and not swiping the card the merchant is getting charged about 3.1% of the sale. So the credit card companies are making their money from the consumer and the merchant and the merchant has no other recourse but to raise his pricing to the consumer. Guess the consumer just can't win as well as the merchant.
Put your foot down and save some money. Get rid of your credit cards. Could you?
Letter To The Editor
Joe,
last week I was riding along down in a industrial park and saw an excel swimming pool water truck, go up to an out of the way fire hydrant and just start filling his truck...I thought this seemed fishy so I called the police to check it out, while I was waiting for the police I called the number on side of truck and asked where they get there pool water from, and the lady said all over the place...Willards, Salisbury, we just go up to fire hydrants and fill up.
The only thing I heard on scanner was that dispatch had asked the company to send them the agreement from the City on there using the hydrant. How does the City keep track of how much water they are using, especially with the water rate increase. It just seemed odd and thought I would mention it to you.
It's an excellent question and one very much worth looking into. I did make mention of it to the TWO City Council Members I know would be happy to look into it for all of us. The rest will simply say, "We'll get back to you on that." LMAO! I'll keep you posted......
last week I was riding along down in a industrial park and saw an excel swimming pool water truck, go up to an out of the way fire hydrant and just start filling his truck...I thought this seemed fishy so I called the police to check it out, while I was waiting for the police I called the number on side of truck and asked where they get there pool water from, and the lady said all over the place...Willards, Salisbury, we just go up to fire hydrants and fill up.
The only thing I heard on scanner was that dispatch had asked the company to send them the agreement from the City on there using the hydrant. How does the City keep track of how much water they are using, especially with the water rate increase. It just seemed odd and thought I would mention it to you.
It's an excellent question and one very much worth looking into. I did make mention of it to the TWO City Council Members I know would be happy to look into it for all of us. The rest will simply say, "We'll get back to you on that." LMAO! I'll keep you posted......
Classified Ads
Saturday is usually the slowest day on the Blog so I'm considering putting up Classified Ads for Saturdays should people send in their complete ad so all I have to do is copy it and paste it to the entire Post.
You can e-mail me the item you want listed and I'm not going to run forever long ads on items. Get to the point and give an e-mail address so people can contact you directly. If you'd like to add a telephone number that would be cool too.
I'll see how it works for a few weeks and go from there. E-mail me your information at, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com Oh, unlike the Daily Times, our ads will be FREE!
You can e-mail me the item you want listed and I'm not going to run forever long ads on items. Get to the point and give an e-mail address so people can contact you directly. If you'd like to add a telephone number that would be cool too.
I'll see how it works for a few weeks and go from there. E-mail me your information at, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com Oh, unlike the Daily Times, our ads will be FREE!
Heat Stroke Sunday At Winter Place Park
To decrease your chances of heat stroke:
*Stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible.
*Drink plenty of water before starting an outdoor activity. Drink extra water all day. Drink less tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, which can lead to dehydration.
*Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothes.
*Schedule vigorous outdoor activities for cooler times of the day.
*Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat or using an umbrella.
*Increase the time you spend in daily outdoor activities slowly and gradually.
*Don't spend time outdoors during the hottest hours of the day.
*During an outdoor activity, take frequent breaks and drink water or other fluids every 15 to 20 minutes, even if you don't feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you are probably drinking enough fluids.
*If you have a chronic medical problem, ask your doctor about drinking extra fluids and about your medicines.
If you are with someone with heat stroke-related symptoms, cool the person rapidly. Remove his or her clothes, then help cool the person with cold, wet sheets or a cool bath. Arrange for transportation to the nearest hospital -- this is an emergency.
Quotes of the Day...Today you Get Two
"If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual." : Frank Herbert
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"When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do." : William Blake
"When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who do not know it, but for the sake of defending those that do." : William Blake
A Liquor Dispensary Exclusive From Salisbury News
Oh, I think I'll just let this one speak for itself and await the comments. Click on the image to enlarge it.
WCLCB - Did You Know? Part I
Did you know that the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board is using YOUR tax dollars to print some of prettiest, most expensive political ads you've seen recently?
The picture just doesn't do it justice. We also might want to ask who did the lovely print job. It couldn't have possibly been WCLCB chairman Stewart Haemel, could it?
If it was, I have to say that he does fine work.
Of course it doesn't really matter that most of the "information" on their little ad either distorts the truth or is an outright falsehood:
The Staff of Wicomico Wines & Spirits (Liquor Dispensaries) are not County employees and do not cost Wicomico County residents anything.
While technically correct, remember that all profits are supposed to go to the county. Therefore, staffing most certainly does affect the taxpayer.
The Liquor Dispensary System, stores and wholesale distributorship, was established by State Law and is directed by an independent Board, to benefit Wicomico County residents.
A warm and fuzzy statement that is so subjective as to defy debate. However, if the board was so concerned about benefiting the taxpayers of Wicomico County why have they refused to provide financial information until threatened with legal action?
Wicomico taxpayers benefit this year from a $400,000 contribution from the dispensaries, an increase of 60% from 2004.
I'm quite sure that they will get over the $400,000 mark this year. Of course they've been trying to make the public think that it has been at least a $400,000 contribution EVERY year. That is simply not true. What the current board really doesn't want the public to know is that contributions to the county taxpayer have DROPPED over 37% during the tenure of this Board!
This contribution is profit from operation of the stores and wholesale distributorship.
True, but the WCLCB again distorts the facts to make themselves look good. If they were actually concerned for the taxpayers of Wicomico County rather than WCLCB staff and board members the contributions back to the county taxpayers would be greater than they are. The postcard pictured above is just one example. Do we believe that the printing was done for free? What about newspaper ads attacking county council members? All of these "expenses" are paid for with money that rightfully belongs to you and I.
Existing locations and well staffed stores create a safe environment.
Possibly. Of course it also discriminates against some soul who lives in Bivalve, Mardela or Willards and has to drive all the way to Salisbury to pick up his bottle of Jack.
Hours of operation help reduce drunk driving & crime, and honor religious observance.
Prove it Ron! The stores stay open late on weekends, as would a privately owned store. If the WCLCB is inferring that privately owned stores would be 24/7 liquor marts / drug dens they are just lying to save their cushy posts. As for religious observance, I wasn't aware that the WCLCB was an arm of the Church!
The staff is trained to identify and confiscate false IDs and prevent underage drinking.
And how many times have Wicomico dispensaries been busted for selling to underage kids? In all fairness, the WCLCB staff certainly aren't trying to violate the law. I've personally witnessed them turning away young people who may have been legal, but didn't have proper ID. I've also witnessed the staff of privately run liquor stores do the same thing. At least with privately owned stores there is a huge financial incentive to obey the law.
REMEMBER
Any money spent by the WCLCB that is not for LEGITIMATE expenses is money that rightfully belongs to the Wicomico taxpayer. Look at that picture again and ask yourself -
How did you enjoy having your pocket picked by the likes of Stew Haemel, Ron Alessi and Cecilia Dennis?
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
The picture just doesn't do it justice. We also might want to ask who did the lovely print job. It couldn't have possibly been WCLCB chairman Stewart Haemel, could it?
If it was, I have to say that he does fine work.
Of course it doesn't really matter that most of the "information" on their little ad either distorts the truth or is an outright falsehood:
The Staff of Wicomico Wines & Spirits (Liquor Dispensaries) are not County employees and do not cost Wicomico County residents anything.
While technically correct, remember that all profits are supposed to go to the county. Therefore, staffing most certainly does affect the taxpayer.
The Liquor Dispensary System, stores and wholesale distributorship, was established by State Law and is directed by an independent Board, to benefit Wicomico County residents.
A warm and fuzzy statement that is so subjective as to defy debate. However, if the board was so concerned about benefiting the taxpayers of Wicomico County why have they refused to provide financial information until threatened with legal action?
Wicomico taxpayers benefit this year from a $400,000 contribution from the dispensaries, an increase of 60% from 2004.
I'm quite sure that they will get over the $400,000 mark this year. Of course they've been trying to make the public think that it has been at least a $400,000 contribution EVERY year. That is simply not true. What the current board really doesn't want the public to know is that contributions to the county taxpayer have DROPPED over 37% during the tenure of this Board!
This contribution is profit from operation of the stores and wholesale distributorship.
True, but the WCLCB again distorts the facts to make themselves look good. If they were actually concerned for the taxpayers of Wicomico County rather than WCLCB staff and board members the contributions back to the county taxpayers would be greater than they are. The postcard pictured above is just one example. Do we believe that the printing was done for free? What about newspaper ads attacking county council members? All of these "expenses" are paid for with money that rightfully belongs to you and I.
Existing locations and well staffed stores create a safe environment.
Possibly. Of course it also discriminates against some soul who lives in Bivalve, Mardela or Willards and has to drive all the way to Salisbury to pick up his bottle of Jack.
Hours of operation help reduce drunk driving & crime, and honor religious observance.
Prove it Ron! The stores stay open late on weekends, as would a privately owned store. If the WCLCB is inferring that privately owned stores would be 24/7 liquor marts / drug dens they are just lying to save their cushy posts. As for religious observance, I wasn't aware that the WCLCB was an arm of the Church!
The staff is trained to identify and confiscate false IDs and prevent underage drinking.
And how many times have Wicomico dispensaries been busted for selling to underage kids? In all fairness, the WCLCB staff certainly aren't trying to violate the law. I've personally witnessed them turning away young people who may have been legal, but didn't have proper ID. I've also witnessed the staff of privately run liquor stores do the same thing. At least with privately owned stores there is a huge financial incentive to obey the law.
REMEMBER
Any money spent by the WCLCB that is not for LEGITIMATE expenses is money that rightfully belongs to the Wicomico taxpayer. Look at that picture again and ask yourself -
How did you enjoy having your pocket picked by the likes of Stew Haemel, Ron Alessi and Cecilia Dennis?
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
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