Maryland Pro-Gun Bill Scheduled to be Heard in
Committee on Thursday!
Please Contact the House Judiciary Committee Today!
The House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear House Bill 359 on Thursday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m.
HB359, introduced by State Delegates Tony McConkey (R-33A), Jill Carter (D-41), Benjamin Kramer (D-19), Susan McComas (R-35B), and Kriselda Valderrama (D-26), would allow an eligible citizen who has had a temporary or final protective order issued on their behalf to be issued a concealed handgun permit by the Secretary of State Police.
This is a step in the right direction toward ensuring that all law-abiding Marylanders can exercise the Right-to-Carry for self-defense.
Please contact the members of the House Judiciary Committee TODAY and respectfully urge them to support HB359. Contact information can be found below.
State Delegate Curtis Anderson (D-43)
(410) 841-3291
curt.anderson@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Benjamin Barnes (D-21)
(410) 841-3046
ben.barnes@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Jill Carter (D-41)
(410) 841-3283
jill.carter@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Frank Conaway Jr. (D-40)
(410) 841-3189
frank.conaway@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Kathleen Dumais (D-15)
(410) 841-3052
kathleen.dumais@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Don Dwyer Jr. (D-31)
(410) 841-3047
don.dwyer@house.state.md.us
State Delegate William Frank (R-42)
(410) 841-3793
william.frank@house.state.md.us
State Delegate J.B. Jennings (R-7)
(410) 841-3698
jb.jennings@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Kevin Kelly (D-1B)
(410) 841-3404
State Delegate Benjamin Kramer (D-19)
(410) 841-3485
benjamin.kramer@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Susan Lee (D-16)
(410) 841-3649
susan.lee@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Gerron Levi (D-23A)
(410) 841-3101
gerron.levi@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Susan McComas (R-35B)
(410) 841-3272
susan.mccomas@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Tony McConkey (R-33A)
(410) 841-3406
tony.mcconkey@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Victor Ramirez (D-47)
(410) 841-3340
victor.ramirez@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Todd Schuler (D-8)
(410) 841-3526
todd.schuler@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Luiz Simmons (D-17)
(410) 841-3037
luiz.simmons@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Michael Smigiel Sr. (R-36)
(410) 841-3555
michael.smigiel@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Kriselda Valderrama (D-26)
(410) 841-3210
kris.valderrama@house.state.md.us
State Delegate Jeffrey Waldstreicher (D-18)
(410) 841-3130
jeff.waldstreicher@house.state.md.us
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Sheriff Bobby Jones Update Soon
Ladies & Gentlemen, this story is just unbelievable! I have spoken to the alleged victim and am currently working on the story. I WILL have something posted soon. More to come.....
The Stimulus Bill
Shortly after class, an economics student approaches his economics professor and says, "I don't understand this stimulus bill. Can you explain it to me?"
The professor replied, "I don't have any time to explain it at my office, but if you come over to my house on Saturday and help me with my weekend project, I'll be glad to explain it to you." The student agreed.
At the agreed-upon time, the student showed up at the professor's house. The professor stated that the weekend project involved his backyard pool. They both went out back to the pool, and the professor handed the student a bucket. Demonstrating with his own bucket, the professor said, "First, go over to the deep end, and fill your bucket with as much water as you can." The student did as he was instructed.
The professor then continued, "Follow me over to the shallow end, and then dump all the water from your bucket into it." The student was naturally confused, but did as he was told.
The professor then explained they were going to do this many more times, and began walking back to the deep end of the pool.
The confused student asked, "Excuse me, but why are we doing this?"
The professor matter-of-factly stated that he was trying to make the shallow end much deeper.
The student didn't think the economics professor was serious, but figured that he would find out the real story soon enough.
However, after the 6th trip between the shallow end and the deep end, the student began to become worried that his economics professor had gone mad. The student finally replied, "All we're doing is wasting valuable time and effort on unproductive pursuits. Even worse, when this process is all over, everything will be at the same level it was before, so all you'll really have accomplished is the destruction of what could have been truly productive action!"
The professor put down his bucket and replied with a smile,
"Congratulations! You now understand the stimulus bill."
The professor replied, "I don't have any time to explain it at my office, but if you come over to my house on Saturday and help me with my weekend project, I'll be glad to explain it to you." The student agreed.
At the agreed-upon time, the student showed up at the professor's house. The professor stated that the weekend project involved his backyard pool. They both went out back to the pool, and the professor handed the student a bucket. Demonstrating with his own bucket, the professor said, "First, go over to the deep end, and fill your bucket with as much water as you can." The student did as he was instructed.
The professor then continued, "Follow me over to the shallow end, and then dump all the water from your bucket into it." The student was naturally confused, but did as he was told.
The professor then explained they were going to do this many more times, and began walking back to the deep end of the pool.
The confused student asked, "Excuse me, but why are we doing this?"
The professor matter-of-factly stated that he was trying to make the shallow end much deeper.
The student didn't think the economics professor was serious, but figured that he would find out the real story soon enough.
However, after the 6th trip between the shallow end and the deep end, the student began to become worried that his economics professor had gone mad. The student finally replied, "All we're doing is wasting valuable time and effort on unproductive pursuits. Even worse, when this process is all over, everything will be at the same level it was before, so all you'll really have accomplished is the destruction of what could have been truly productive action!"
The professor put down his bucket and replied with a smile,
"Congratulations! You now understand the stimulus bill."
Delmar Talent Show
God Bless The USA! Check this out. At the time I viewed this there was only 46 views. Come back later today and check out how many people viewed this in just one day. Thanks for sharing it with us J. Moss.
8 Years Ago
20 January 2009:
1. Outgoing President George W. Bush quietly boards his helicopter and leaves for Texas, commenting only: "Today is not about me. Today is a historical day for our nation and people."
Eight years ago:
1. Outgoing President Bill Clinton schedules two separate radio addresses to the nation, and organizes a public farewell speech/ rally in downtown Washington D.C. scheduled to directly conflict with incoming President Bush's inauguration ceremony.
20 January 2009:
2. President Bush leaves office without issuing a single Presidential pardon, only granting a commutation of sentence to two former border patrol agents convicted of shooting a convicted drug smuggler. He does not grant any type of clemency to Scooter Libby or any other former political aide, ally, or business partner.
Eight years ago:
2. President Clinton issues 140 pardons and several commutations of sentence on his final day in office. Included in these are: billionaire financier, convicted tax evader, and leading Democratic campaign contributor Marc Rich; Whitewater scandal figure Susan McDougal; Congressional Post Office Scandal figure and former Democratic Congressman Dan Rostenkowski; convicted bank fraud, sexual assault and child porn perpetrator and former Democratic Congressman Melvin Reynolds; and convicted drug felon Roger Clinton, the President's half-brother.
20 January 2009:
3. The Bush daughters leave gift baskets in the White House bedrooms for the Obama daughters, containing flowers, candy, stuffed animals, DVD's and CD's, and heartfelt notes of encouragement and advice for the young girls on how to prepare for their new lives in the White House.
Eight years ago:
3. Clinton and Gore staffers rip computer wires and electrical outlets from the White House walls, stuff piles of notebook papers into the White House toilets, systematically remove the letter "W" from every computer key-pad in the entire White House, and damage several thousand dollars worth of furniture in the White House master bedroom.
Headlines On This Date 4 Years Ago:
"Republicans spending $42 million on inauguration while troops Die in unarmored Humvees"
"Bush extravagance exceeds any reason during tough economic times"
"Fat cats get their $42 million inauguration party, Ordinary Americans get the shaft"
Headlines Today:
"Historic Obama Inauguration will cost only $170 million"
"Obama Spends $170 million on inauguration; America Needs A Big Party"
"Everyman Obama shows America how to celebrate"
"Citibank executives contribute $8 million to Obama Inauguration"
1. Outgoing President George W. Bush quietly boards his helicopter and leaves for Texas, commenting only: "Today is not about me. Today is a historical day for our nation and people."
Eight years ago:
1. Outgoing President Bill Clinton schedules two separate radio addresses to the nation, and organizes a public farewell speech/ rally in downtown Washington D.C. scheduled to directly conflict with incoming President Bush's inauguration ceremony.
20 January 2009:
2. President Bush leaves office without issuing a single Presidential pardon, only granting a commutation of sentence to two former border patrol agents convicted of shooting a convicted drug smuggler. He does not grant any type of clemency to Scooter Libby or any other former political aide, ally, or business partner.
Eight years ago:
2. President Clinton issues 140 pardons and several commutations of sentence on his final day in office. Included in these are: billionaire financier, convicted tax evader, and leading Democratic campaign contributor Marc Rich; Whitewater scandal figure Susan McDougal; Congressional Post Office Scandal figure and former Democratic Congressman Dan Rostenkowski; convicted bank fraud, sexual assault and child porn perpetrator and former Democratic Congressman Melvin Reynolds; and convicted drug felon Roger Clinton, the President's half-brother.
20 January 2009:
3. The Bush daughters leave gift baskets in the White House bedrooms for the Obama daughters, containing flowers, candy, stuffed animals, DVD's and CD's, and heartfelt notes of encouragement and advice for the young girls on how to prepare for their new lives in the White House.
Eight years ago:
3. Clinton and Gore staffers rip computer wires and electrical outlets from the White House walls, stuff piles of notebook papers into the White House toilets, systematically remove the letter "W" from every computer key-pad in the entire White House, and damage several thousand dollars worth of furniture in the White House master bedroom.
Headlines On This Date 4 Years Ago:
"Republicans spending $42 million on inauguration while troops Die in unarmored Humvees"
"Bush extravagance exceeds any reason during tough economic times"
"Fat cats get their $42 million inauguration party, Ordinary Americans get the shaft"
Headlines Today:
"Historic Obama Inauguration will cost only $170 million"
"Obama Spends $170 million on inauguration; America Needs A Big Party"
"Everyman Obama shows America how to celebrate"
"Citibank executives contribute $8 million to Obama Inauguration"
Dave C's Comment Worthy Of A Post
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I felt like doing some math this morning, so here we go....
Our good friend Cheif Webster apparently lives in WESTOVER and drives his precious take-home CITY OF SALISBURY Crown Vic Police Interceptor approximately 19.6 miles to and from work. That is a 39.2 mile round trip and assuming that he works 5 days a week that would add up to 196 miles a week and 10,192 miles a year! According to the 2009 Ford CVPI specs (not sure what year Webby's is, but I'm sure that the MPG is as good or worse than the 2009 model) he should be getting 23 MPG highway and 15 MPH City. I'll average the two and we'll estimate his fuel economy at 19 MPH (That also assumes that he can keep his foot in check and drive like a civilize human being). We'll use 2008's average fuel cost in MD as a standard, $3.18/gal.
So according to my calculations...
we, the tax payers, paid $1,705.81 for good ole Webster to drive to and from work last year. Remember, this is just one round trip per day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. This does not include additional trips to and from Court, special events, meetings, grocery shopping, joyriding with the wifey, and other unneccessary trips.
Let's also not forget, that's 10,192 miles per year off the life of the vehicle!!!!!!!!!!! Police vehicles rack up mileage quick, and now we allow Webster to expedite the death of our city vehicles...RIDICULOUS!
Take a tip Chiefy, quit spending our money! Maybe if you had to dodge some of the bullets flying in Salisbury then you would realize that the safety here has gone down the toilet and you'd actually do something about this crime wave! Maybe if you were actually active in our community like Mike Lewis has been then good folks like Mr. Shea wouldn't be sitting in the Hospital with 8 bullets in him!
Work where you live-so buy a house in Salisbury or get a job in Westover, I prefer the latter!
Second Annual Wicomico Engineering Expo
Feb. 18 at Wicomico High
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, members of the Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are presenting a program for high school students at Wicomico High School from 8:30-11 a.m. as part of the second annual Wicomico Engineering Expo. The program will focus on informing students about Civil Engineering and the subspecialties within the profession. Hands-on demonstrations will allow students to participate in the following Civil Engineering specialties: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical (Soils) Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Surveying, Land Use Planning Engineers and technologists from local engineering firms and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will staff the demonstration stations. Participating organizations are: Becker Morgan AWB Engineers/Andrew W. Booth Associates Davis, Bowen and Friedel Hillis-Carnes The University of Maryland Eastern Shore The week of February 15-22, 2009, has been designated as Engineers Week 2009. Each year, the week following Presidents Day is designated as Engineers Week. This week has been selected because George Washington is viewed as being the first, or earliest, prominent American engineer. President Washington was a surveyor engaged in early surveys of the frontier lands of the American Colonies. The major engineering societies in the US along with corporate sponsors, participate in activities across the country to inform the public about the profession and its achievements. Outreach programs for K-12 schools are an important part of the week’s program. The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1852 as the first American professional engineering society. It is the oldest engineering society in the United States.
On Wednesday, Feb. 18, members of the Maryland Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) are presenting a program for high school students at Wicomico High School from 8:30-11 a.m. as part of the second annual Wicomico Engineering Expo. The program will focus on informing students about Civil Engineering and the subspecialties within the profession. Hands-on demonstrations will allow students to participate in the following Civil Engineering specialties: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical (Soils) Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Surveying, Land Use Planning Engineers and technologists from local engineering firms and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will staff the demonstration stations. Participating organizations are: Becker Morgan AWB Engineers/Andrew W. Booth Associates Davis, Bowen and Friedel Hillis-Carnes The University of Maryland Eastern Shore The week of February 15-22, 2009, has been designated as Engineers Week 2009. Each year, the week following Presidents Day is designated as Engineers Week. This week has been selected because George Washington is viewed as being the first, or earliest, prominent American engineer. President Washington was a surveyor engaged in early surveys of the frontier lands of the American Colonies. The major engineering societies in the US along with corporate sponsors, participate in activities across the country to inform the public about the profession and its achievements. Outreach programs for K-12 schools are an important part of the week’s program. The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1852 as the first American professional engineering society. It is the oldest engineering society in the United States.
Andrew Nock Photography Wins Best In Show
Best In Show
He recently entered the Professional Photographers of America Magazine Cover contest and won Honorable Mention out of 50,000 entries. This is what really encouraged him to go ahead and submit some of his images. This really is quite and honor and 2 out of the 4 images qualified to move onto the regional competition. Andy is a wonderful photographer and they are really concentrating on taking their business to whole other level.
Kim & Andrew Nock
Andrew Nock Photography
http://www.andrewnockphotography.com
(410) 749-6622 email to: anfoto98@comcast.net
COMEGYS BACKS BIGGER CITY GOVERNMENT – BIG TIME
At last night’s forum for the Mayoral Candidates, sponsored by Urban Salisbury, Mr. Comegys advocated greater involvement by the City (taxpayer funded, of course) in the Downtown Salisbury area. No dollar amounts were mentioned, but he has supported the recent consultant’s recommendation for upscale development along the “North Prong” of the river (between Route 50 and Isabella Street) that has an estimated cost to Salisbury’s taxpayers of millions of dollars.
As Mr. Caldwell observed, given the current economic climate and its effect on future City revenue, it is unlikely that programs of such magnitude are doable. And then there’s the matter of the City’s many other and more pressing needs.
It is obvious that Mr. Comegys is for bigger city government; he has already voted twice to raise Salisbury’s property tax rates, so we can really predict how he would try to budget if he became the mayor.
First It Was Frank Kratovil, Now It's Gary Comegys
Man, Gordy just can't help boosting his prices to the highest rates on the Eastern Shore before anyone else does. He supported Kratovil and his rates went through the roof and now Comegys and his prices skyrocketed once again! I guess that's the price you pay for politics, eh Folks?
March For Life
Did you know that Maryland is one of the most un-regulated states in the nation, for abortion?
What does that mean?
It means 'ANYONE' can do an abortion, ANYWHERE, for any reason!
No, you DO NOT have to be a doctor or even a nurse!
There is no informed consent.
Girls and women are not told of the devastating consequences of the physical and emotional aftermath of their choice. BUT in Maryland, parents, MUST sign a paper to have an ASPIRIN given to your daughter, but she could go to school and have someone take her OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY for an abortion and you would never be told and may never know. Does it even make any kind of sense that an invasive procedure could be done on a minor without a parent's permission? A procedure that always causes heavy bleeding, but can lead to the DEATH of your daughter!
Additionally, the father of the unborn child does not have to be informed of the woman's choice to end her pregnancy
It is especially terrible when so many of our legislators are voting pro-choice.
My name is Leslie Dean and I am the Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, here on the eastern shore of Maryland.
I am forwarding this to you in the hopes that as many of you as possible will attend. We have a bus, thanks to the efforts of Cookie Harris, and it will only cost you $12 which includes tip. You may call me if you are in Maryland and I can take your reservation. My phone # is 410-543-2660 or you can write to me at this email address. If you are not in MD and would still like to come, please come support us.
If you can't be there at all, could you PLEASE help us get the word out by copying and pasting this letter and PSA and sending it to as many people as possible in your email address book? You would be doing a huge favor for us and for the many women and babies that need to be reached with the truth.
Numbers are important so please come out. Let's stop the insanity.
March for Life.
MONDAY
March 9, 2009
5pm - 8pm
"Maryland needs to see the truth of the devastation of abortion. Annapolis can be the starting point as we fill the streets for the Maryland
Blessings,
Leslie
What does that mean?
It means 'ANYONE' can do an abortion, ANYWHERE, for any reason!
No, you DO NOT have to be a doctor or even a nurse!
There is no informed consent.
Girls and women are not told of the devastating consequences of the physical and emotional aftermath of their choice. BUT in Maryland, parents, MUST sign a paper to have an ASPIRIN given to your daughter, but she could go to school and have someone take her OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY for an abortion and you would never be told and may never know. Does it even make any kind of sense that an invasive procedure could be done on a minor without a parent's permission? A procedure that always causes heavy bleeding, but can lead to the DEATH of your daughter!
Additionally, the father of the unborn child does not have to be informed of the woman's choice to end her pregnancy
It is especially terrible when so many of our legislators are voting pro-choice.
My name is Leslie Dean and I am the Regional Coordinator for the Silent No More Awareness Campaign, here on the eastern shore of Maryland.
I am forwarding this to you in the hopes that as many of you as possible will attend. We have a bus, thanks to the efforts of Cookie Harris, and it will only cost you $12 which includes tip. You may call me if you are in Maryland and I can take your reservation. My phone # is 410-543-2660 or you can write to me at this email address. If you are not in MD and would still like to come, please come support us.
If you can't be there at all, could you PLEASE help us get the word out by copying and pasting this letter and PSA and sending it to as many people as possible in your email address book? You would be doing a huge favor for us and for the many women and babies that need to be reached with the truth.
Numbers are important so please come out. Let's stop the insanity.
March for Life.
MONDAY
March 9, 2009
5pm - 8pm
"Maryland needs to see the truth of the devastation of abortion. Annapolis can be the starting point as we fill the streets for the Maryland
Blessings,
Leslie
Lynn Cathcart Gets Spanked At Last Night's Forum
While they were very specific last night asking Citizens to only ask questions about the Downtown area, Lynn Cathcart figured she'd get up there and mention her Sin In Law works as a Police Officer for the Salisbury Police Department and wanted to know what each candidate was willing to do for the SPD.
WELL, they weren't going to have any part of that question so they refused to accept the question and said again, only Downtown Salisbury questions from the audience please. This was LIVE on WICO and I'm sure PRMC was on overtime last night as many folks probably went there for oxygen because they were laughing so hard.
Lynn made a complete fool out of herself last night. I was having a nice conversation with her Husband Don when Lynn noticed we were talking and like Hot Lips on M*A*S*H*, (all due respect Don) she came running over and grabbed Don by the arm and dragged him away. She wanted nothing other than to get him away from me. Karma is a biotch, isn't it Lynn. Tell Jonnie I said hello. ;-)
All I kept thinking was, PUT YOUR HAND DOWN, YOUNG MAN, PUT YOUR HAND DOWN!
Two Irishmen Lost At Sea
Two Irishmen, Patrick & Michael,were adrift in a lifeboat following a dramatic escape from a burning freighter. While rummaging through the boat's provisions,Patrick stumbled across an old lamp. Secretly hoping that a genie would appear,h e rubbed the lamp vigorously.
To the amazement of Patrick , a genie came forth. This particular genie, however,stated that he could only deliver one wish, not the standard three.
Without giving much thought to the matter, Patrick blurted out, "Make the entire ocean into Guinness Beer!" The genie clapped his hands with a deafening crash,and immediately the entire sea turned into the finest brew ever sampled by mortals. Simultaneously, the genie vanished.
Only the gentle lapping of Guinness on the hull broke the stillness as the two men considered their circumstances. Michael looked disgustedly at Patrick whose wish had been granted. After a long, tension-filled moment, he spoke: "Nice going Patrick! Now we're going to have to pee in the boat!
To the amazement of Patrick , a genie came forth. This particular genie, however,stated that he could only deliver one wish, not the standard three.
Without giving much thought to the matter, Patrick blurted out, "Make the entire ocean into Guinness Beer!" The genie clapped his hands with a deafening crash,and immediately the entire sea turned into the finest brew ever sampled by mortals. Simultaneously, the genie vanished.
Only the gentle lapping of Guinness on the hull broke the stillness as the two men considered their circumstances. Michael looked disgustedly at Patrick whose wish had been granted. After a long, tension-filled moment, he spoke: "Nice going Patrick! Now we're going to have to pee in the boat!
Chili's Lays Off Employees
Yesterday I went to lunch at Chili's with a wonderful friend of mine. Actually, I should say, I was treated to lunch yesterday by a wonderful friend of mine. Thanks Linda!
Nevertheless, when I looked around inside the restaurant it was a ghost town. Usually that place is hopping. When I spoke with the Hostess she told me they had just laid off 6 Servers because things were so slow.
She also said that if it wasn't for the College kids they don't know what they'd do. Looks like Mom and Dad continue to foot the bill while their kids eating out regularly. I know I'd be telling my kid to buy a loaf of bread and some Bologna or peanut butter & jelly. If he wants to eat, GET A JOB!
Nevertheless, things are getting a whole lot worse out there Folks. Deny it all you want or even try to claim the restaurant businesses aren't hurting, (like I've seen a lot of comments saying so on this Blog) you're wrong!
This Is Very Interesting
A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small Texas town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around from then on.
As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger...he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.
If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind.
Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to the kitchen for peace and quiet. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)
Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home... Not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our longtime visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My Dad didn't permit the liberal use of alcohol. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked... And NEVER asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you could walk into my parents' den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name?.... .. .
We just call him 'TV.'
(Note: This should be required reading for every household in America !)
He has a wife now....We call her 'Computer'!
As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me good from evil, and Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger...he was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.
If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn't seem to mind.
Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to the kitchen for peace and quiet. (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)
Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home... Not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our longtime visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My Dad didn't permit the liberal use of alcohol. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked... And NEVER asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you could walk into my parents' den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures.
His name?.... .. .
We just call him 'TV.'
(Note: This should be required reading for every household in America !)
He has a wife now....We call her 'Computer'!
A Comment Worthy Of A Post
"And Chief See lives in Delaware, Deputy Chief Rick Hoppes lives in Parsonsburg and Volunteer Deputy Chief Gordy hangs his hat in Delaware. All have city take home cars and your fuel. Volunteer Deputy Chief Bill Gordy just got a brand new Crown Vic with the sticker still in the window. $28,080 of your tax money. That doesn't include the $15,000 light package or the 800 mhz radios or the stripe package. Does anyone know what the final cost of that take home car is?"
Have You Taken Your Blood Pressure Medication This Morning?
By executive order, president Barack Obama has ordered the expenditure of $20.3 million in migration assistance to the Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza.
The "presidential determination" which allows hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with ties to Hamas to resettle in the United States was signed on January 27 and appeared in the Federal Register on February 4. Yes folks, avowed suicide bombers being paid to come to the USA.
Here are Barack Obama's most recent actions.
1. His first call to any head of state as president was to Mahmoud Abbas, leader of Fatah party in the Palestinian territory.
2. His first one on one interview with any news organization was with Al Arabia television.
3. He ordered Guantanamo Bay closed and all military trials of detainees halted.
4. He ordered all overseas CIA interrogation centers closed.
5. He withdrew all charges against the masterminds behind the USS Cole and 9/11.
6. And now we learn that he is allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refuges to move to and live in the US at American taxpayer expense.
DOES SOMETHING SMELL HERE???
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Presidential Determination No. 2009-15 of January 27, 2009
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To Gaza Memorandum for the Secretary of State By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the ``Act''), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2601), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Act in an amount not to exceed $20.3 million from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for the purpose of meeting unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs, including by contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and
payment of administrative expenses of Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State, related to humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza. You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 27, 2009
[FR Doc. E9-2488
Filed 2-3-09; 8:45 am]
Billing code 4710-10-P
The "presidential determination" which allows hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with ties to Hamas to resettle in the United States was signed on January 27 and appeared in the Federal Register on February 4. Yes folks, avowed suicide bombers being paid to come to the USA.
Here are Barack Obama's most recent actions.
1. His first call to any head of state as president was to Mahmoud Abbas, leader of Fatah party in the Palestinian territory.
2. His first one on one interview with any news organization was with Al Arabia television.
3. He ordered Guantanamo Bay closed and all military trials of detainees halted.
4. He ordered all overseas CIA interrogation centers closed.
5. He withdrew all charges against the masterminds behind the USS Cole and 9/11.
6. And now we learn that he is allowing hundreds of thousands of Palestinian refuges to move to and live in the US at American taxpayer expense.
DOES SOMETHING SMELL HERE???
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Presidential Documents
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Presidential Determination No. 2009-15 of January 27, 2009
Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To Gaza Memorandum for the Secretary of State By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the ``Act''), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2601), I hereby determine, pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Act, that it is important to the national interest to furnish assistance under the Act in an amount not to exceed $20.3 million from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for the purpose of meeting unexpected and urgent refugee and migration needs, including by contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations and
payment of administrative expenses of Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State, related to humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza. You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
(Presidential Sig.)
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 27, 2009
[FR Doc. E9-2488
Filed 2-3-09; 8:45 am]
Billing code 4710-10-P
The Soldier
It is the soldier,
not the President,
who gives us democracy.
not the President,
who gives us democracy.
It is the soldier,
not the Congress,
who takes care of us.
It is the soldier,
not the Reporter,
who has given us Freedom of Press.
It is the soldier,
not the Poet,
who has given us Freedom of Speech.
It is the soldier,
not the campus Organizer, who has given us the
Freedom to Demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
who salutes the flag;
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
that allows the protester to burn the flag.
Father Dennis O'Brien,
Father Dennis O'Brien,
US Marine Corp. Chaplain
H. R. 45 Bill
Joe....in case you didn't read about or see this yet..bill H. R. 45 has been introduced and is currently in commitee...this is a federal gun registration and tracking law (read: gun control bill) introduced by none other that an Illinois Representative (Obama's home state)... here is a website address that is tracking H. R. 45, a bill that is going to threaten our rights given under the 2nd amendment:
Delmar High Talent Show
Hey Mr. Albero,
Last Friday night, Delmar High hosted a talent show for the kids at the school and it was a complete sell out. They had to put chairs around the side because every seat in the place was filled. For those that got shut out, they are selling the copies of the show at Delmar middle/high for $10.00 There was a lot of talented kids there and it was good to see the amount of people show up to support these kids. Just wanted to let you know about the CD’s in case anyone asked you about them.
If anyone is interested in a copy of that show you can contact Mrs. Webb at 1-302-846-9544. You can also view some of the photos HERE.
Last Friday night, Delmar High hosted a talent show for the kids at the school and it was a complete sell out. They had to put chairs around the side because every seat in the place was filled. For those that got shut out, they are selling the copies of the show at Delmar middle/high for $10.00 There was a lot of talented kids there and it was good to see the amount of people show up to support these kids. Just wanted to let you know about the CD’s in case anyone asked you about them.
If anyone is interested in a copy of that show you can contact Mrs. Webb at 1-302-846-9544. You can also view some of the photos HERE.
How Many Zeros In A Billion?
How Many Zeros In A Billion?
This is too true to be funny.
The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want the 'politicians' spending YOUR tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of it's releases.
A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
.
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B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.
D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.
E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our
government is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain... let's take a look at New Orleans ..
It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division.
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D) is presently asking Congress for
250 BILLION DOLLARS
to rebuild New Orleans . Interesting number...what does it mean?
A. Well... if you are one of the 484,674 residents of New Orleans
(every man, woman, and child) you each get $516,528.
B. Or... if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans ,
your home gets $1,329,787.
C. Or... if you are a family of four...your family gets $2,066,012.
Washington, D. C
Are all your calculators broken??
Are all your calculators broken??
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax Luxury Tax
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service charge taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax
Telephone Federal,
State and Local Surcharge Tax
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Tax Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago... and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt... We had the largest middle class in the world... and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
What happened?
I hope this goes around the USA at least a BILLION times !