Fernando Guerrero Gets 2nd Round KO

Fernando Guerrero just won his second fight in two weeks by knocking out his opponent in the 2nd Round. Fernando is now 12-0. More details to come soon........

They are at the Fitzgerald Casino in Mississippi where Fernando went up against a more experienced professional fighter who also outweighed Fernando by 10 pounds.

There's horrible cell phone reception in the Casino so as soon as I get a clear call I'll update the Post. Most important though, Fernando won his fight and comes home once again undefeated. You heard it here first Folks.

A Sbynews Viewer Asks The Following Questions About Last Nights Fatal Accident

"Joe,

As I am sure you've heard Kristin Underkoffler of Delmar, Maryland, was fatally injured in a car accident on the Vienna bridge. After the accident Dorchester County EMS transported her to Dorchester General Hospital for treatment.Now I'm just a little confused as to the way this was handled. The Trooper, also involved in the accident, was transported to PRMC. Why was Ms. Underkoffler transported an additional 5 miles to DGH instead of PRMC?Not only is DGH not a trauma center but PRMC was closer. If Ms. Underkoffler was in such critical condition where she would sooon die from her injuries in a very short time after the accident then she should have been transported to PRMC, a trauma center, she may have stood a better chance.Just a detail that should be addressed and the public should be made aware. Thanks."

Trauma Centers for the State of Maryland, you notice notice DGH is not a trauma center.
Primary Adult Resource Center
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland
Medical System, Baltimore
Level I Trauma Center
Johns Hopkins Hospital Adult Trauma Center, Baltimore
Level II Trauma Centers
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore
Prince George’s Hospital Center, Cheverly
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Suburban Hospital, Bethesda
Level III Trauma Centers
Western Maryland Health System, Memorial CampusPeninsula Regional Medical Center, SalisburyWashington County Hospital, Hagerstown

ALSO...

According to Maryland EMS Protocols a patient who encounters multiple trauma (her vehicle was hit by a car then a tractor trailer) is required to be transported to the closest trauma center by ground if less than 30 minutes away. PRMC is 15 minutes away. DGH is NOT a trauma center and PRMC was closer. Every trauma protocol contradicts what happened.

You can read the trauma protocols by going here and looking at page 124 http://www.miemss.org/home/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=PcFzAVnOA4M%3d&tabid=106&mid=534

Downey and PFF - (2) California Banks Seized By FEDS

Downey Bank of California and PFF Bank and Trust, has been seized by the FEDS late yesterday. So far this year there have been 22 bank failures. This represents the most Bank failures since 1993, when 50 banks failed. This one is a big folks and is estimated to cost the FDIC 1.4 billion dollars.

Something else to take Notice of , the FEDS have become much quieter in their latest round of Bank seizures. You won't even find this one on the AP wires which tells me that the FEDS have become increasingly 'tight lipped' about subsequent bank seizures. One of the more interesting (and conspiratorial) thoughts I've heard in multiple places is that FDIC may have chosen to do "stealth seizures". Typically when FDIC siezes a bank they come in Friday evening at close of business and examiners begin looking at accounts to see what is covered and what isn't. The idea behind stealth seizures is to a) Not spook the market b) make it look like whoever assumes the accounts bought them from the failed institution c) make it look like the bank sold out or merged with another bank rather than being assumed by FDIC. Interesting theory and given the shenanigans going on in the world of finance right now it is plausible.

It seems as though no sooner SBYnews announces one bank closure then another springs up.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081122/bs_nm/us_financial_failure_downey

Gas $1.67 A Gallon?

You better believe it. You can now buy gas in Delmar at Pizza Boys on Rt. 13 for $1.67 a gallon. I'll bet they start lining up to fill up.

Elks Golf Course Now Leased

The Salisbury Elks #817 will be leasing their golf course to a private company for the first time in their long history starting January 1, 2009. The Salisbury Golf Management (SGM) company, headed up by Dave Reichenberg will take over the golf operation at the end of the calendar year. This will permit public play on the heretofore private course. The Elks have operated the course on the site on Church Hill Ave. since the 1930s. The Golf Course will still play host to all of the traditional Elks events such as the Junior Golf Camp, DAV and Toys for Tots tournaments as well as the club championship competitions.

Other Lodge operations including bar, hall rentals, pavilion rentals, and swimming pool operations will remain in the hands of the Elks Lodge management. The Elks Lodge and pool will remain open as a members only club. Swimming will not be open to the public.
For information on the change contact Rick Konrad (Exalted Ruler) at 410-430-3340. For information on public golf memberships or play call Russ Hagerman 410-749-2695

I Am So Thankful

For the teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching TV,
Because that means he is at home and not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay,
Because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a party,
Because it means that I have been surrounded by friends.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug,
Because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work,
Because it means I am out in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that
need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing,

Because it means I have a home.
For all the complaining I hear about the government,

Because it means that we have freedom of speech.
For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,

Because it means I am capable of walking
and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill,
Because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church that sings off key,
Because it means that I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing,
Because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day,
Because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes of in the early morning hours,
Because it means that I am alive and have a reason to get up.

And finally...

For too much e-mail,
Because it means I have friends who are thinking of me.

OK, so it was sent to me.

HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER

Saturday at the Ulman

On a recent visit to the Plaza, I noticed some activity taking place on what has been a vacant lot for many years. The lot is next to Parker Place Antiques on the south side of Main St. Memories flashed back to the early 1950’s and what that spot meant to anyone of my generation. The building that had occupied that space was the Ulman Theater and, if it was Saturday, they were playing a Western movie - and more. For the princely sum of ten cents, you were able to see the main feature, a cartoon, the Movietone news of the day and another segment of a serialized story that kept you coming back week after week.

Before the events began, the theater was dimly lit just enough that the ever-present usher with his flashlight could throw an accusing beam of light upon anyone he suspected of chunking a Jujube at another attendee. When the lights dimmed and we had listened to at least thirty minutes of Humoresque, we knew the show was about to begin. A great roar went up and then silence. The show was about to begin and we did not want to miss a word.

This was the end of an era for Salisburians that began in 1888 when the Ulman family opened their Grand Opera House in the same building. What started out as vaudeville and the occasional traveling opera company to give it the elegant name, the Ulman Opera House later changed to the silent films complete with accompanying piano player. When the “talkies” came out, they had them at the Ulman. While the original entertainment facility was on the second floor, the first floor was the Ulman’s liquor store. With Prohibition came another change. The ground floor was now the Ulman Furniture Store. Until the Arcade Theater was build in 1914, the Ulman Opera House was the setting for any large gathering in Salisbury. Its 610 seat facility saw graduations, recitals and just about anything else that needed a large venue.

This One Is For The Kids. Well, Maybe?

TYPE IN a command and see what happens... sit, roll over, down, stand, sing, dance, shake, fetch, play dead etc...etc...etc. ... it's also very cute if you type in a command that's not recognized...!!

Make sure you type in 'Kiss' too, but do it last.

GO HERE.

Movie Gallery Rumors

Key Facts
Movie Gallery Head Office:
Movie Gallery US, Inc.
900 W. Main St.
Dothan, AL 36301
United States
Phone: 1-334-677-2108
Fax: 1-334-794-4688

Web Address: www.moviegallery.com
Ticker:
MOVI
Stock Exchange:
Nasdaq

Hollywood Entertainment Head Office:
Hollywood Entertainment Corp.
9275 SW Peyton Lane
Wilsonville, OR 97070
United States
Phone: 1-503-570-1600
Fax: 1-877-570-5010

While the Movie Gallery sends this message claiming they are not closing, one has to wonder just what a corporation would say just before the Holiday Season?

Austin Is Home Safe & Sound Thanks To YOU

"JOE!!

I can't thank you enough for your website!!!Tthanks to comments on your page I was able to track down Austin and bring him home safe. He is very happy and healthy. He was very tired and hungry when he got home but I dont think he would have been able to make it too much longer! Again I can not thank everyone enough! THANKS AGAIN Austin sends his thanks as well!!!

Angela Cox

Unwrap the Magic Of Broadway In Salisbury

(Salisbury, MD) The inaugural Broadway in Salisbury season will continue into the New Year, bringing four official Broadway road show productions to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The remaining productions include the Great White Way Tony-winning productions Oliver, Movin’ Out, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy and Lord of the Dance.

Just in time for the holidays, and for a limited time only, individual tickets for Broadway in Salisbury shows will be on sale to the public Monday, November 24 at 10am. This special holiday on-sale will end on Friday, December 21.

Hailed the world over as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, Oliver will bring to the stage some of Charles Dicken’s most unforgettable characters along with one of Broadway’s most memorable scores on February 18 at 7:30pm. The five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp joined forces to create the new spectacular Movin’ Out, which will hit the WY&CC stage on March 25 at 7:30pm.

The Broadway in Salisbury season will continue on April 17 at 8:00pm with Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. This jungle dream is brought to life with an international cast of graceful aerialists, spine bending contortionists, vine swinging characters, strong men and balancers. The International sensation Lord of the Dance will bring the Broadway in Salisbury season to its culmination on April 29 at 7:30pm as audience members experience the extravaganza that has helped catapult Irish dancing into the global spotlight and created a new wave of Celtic dance mania.

Broadway in Salisbury tickets begin at $35 plus taxes and fees for individual shows. For more information or to purchase tickets visit the Box Office (open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm), call 410-548-4911 or go to www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org.

Thanksgiving

(Erma Bombeck)

This is the day of families.
The member who smokes the big black cigars that stink up the entire house for three months.
The kid who doesn't even say hello, but start pounding on the piano with their fists until conversation is no longer possible.
The couple who always pull up in a brand-new car when you know they have $2 in their pockets and are afraid to answer their own phone.
The dominant in-law who arrives just when you sit down to eat and leaves right after dessert is served.
The one who works like a field hand from the moment she arrives until after the last dish is put away.
The uncle who teases the dog.
The one who never forgets to say grace.
The kid who refuses to eat in the kitchen with the other children and ends up sitting on Mama's lap at the table.
What has brought all of them together? Does anyone remember anymore?
When you think of it, what is "family"? A psychological study that got out of hand? A genetic blind date? A group of people related by bad debts? The results of a steering committee that didn't meet regularly?
Actually, they're mirrors of every facet of your life. They know you better than anyone in the world and are willing to overlook and forget. They've seen you at your best and your worst. Often, they're a colossal bore. They've told the same stories a hundred times, but sometimes the familiarity is like an old bathrobe...too old to brag about in public, but too good to discard yet.
Like it or not, you're bound to them by your history.
I think about families a lot at Thanksgiving...even more than at Christmas. Maybe it's because Thanksgiving offers no incentive for being together except that elusive, mysterious tie that binds us together.
All I know is...I would kill to see my grandfather smoking those stinking cigars, my uncle teasing that poor dog, my Mom bustling around the kitchen helping Grandma, and me banging that piano with my fists...just one more time.

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