Official says a strong housing market is crucial for the economy
WASHINGTON - Only 12 percent of U.S. homeowners eligible for loan modifications under the Obama administration's housing rescue plan have had their mortgages reworked, and millions more foreclosures are coming, the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.
A Treasury report showed 360,165 people had their monthly payments reduced through August, up from 235,247 through July, but a senior Treasury official conceded much more must be done to soften the impact of a severe and prolonged housing crisis.
Treasury has begun releasing monthly reports on the loan modification program, called the Home Affordable Modification Program or HAMP.
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Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Feds Feed Americans More Bullsh!t
Fed Says US Recession May Be Over
WASHINGTON (Sept. 9) - Economic activity is stabilizing or improving in most of the U.S., according to a new government survey, adding to evidence that the worst recession since the 1930s is over.
The Federal Reserve's snapshot of economic conditions backs predictions by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and most other analysts that the economy has started to grow again in the current quarter.
In the survey released Wednesday, all but one of the Fed's 12 regions indicated that economic activity was "stable," showed "signs of stabilization" or had "firmed." The one exception was the St. Louis region, which continued to report that the pace of decline in economic activity appeared to be "moderating."
Looking ahead, businesses in most Fed regions said they were "cautiously positive" about the economic outlook.
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WASHINGTON (Sept. 9) - Economic activity is stabilizing or improving in most of the U.S., according to a new government survey, adding to evidence that the worst recession since the 1930s is over.
The Federal Reserve's snapshot of economic conditions backs predictions by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and most other analysts that the economy has started to grow again in the current quarter.
In the survey released Wednesday, all but one of the Fed's 12 regions indicated that economic activity was "stable," showed "signs of stabilization" or had "firmed." The one exception was the St. Louis region, which continued to report that the pace of decline in economic activity appeared to be "moderating."
Looking ahead, businesses in most Fed regions said they were "cautiously positive" about the economic outlook.
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SPD In Front Of St. Frances De Sales On Riverside Drive
Officers pull over one vehicle moments ago. One person was in hand cuffs sitting on the side of the road. We should be able to provide a Press Release in about a week from now on what actually happened.
Susan Rainey, AKA Sparkles The Clown
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 6 September 2009
Location: 8900 block of Williams Mill Pond Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Susan M. Rainey, 52, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 6 September 2009 at 6:41 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation that had reportedly occurred outside a residence in the 8900 block of Williams Mill Pond Rd in Delmar.
During the deputy’s investigation it was learned that Susan Rainey allegedly became involved in a physical confrontation with a female victim outside of her residence.
Upon meeting with the victim, the deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.
The deputy placed Rainey under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner.
After an initial appearance Rainey was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Karma Is A Bitch, Isn't It Susan! Susan is the woman/clown who created TWO Anti Albero Blogs as well as created all that attention when I was invited to speak at the Chamber of Commerce. This isn't her first arrest either! States Attorney Davis Ruark is very familiar with this woman and has to ask her multiple times to back down, or else. They should have kept her locked up this time to teach her a lesson.
Anyhow Folks, be careful who you hire as your next Party Clown. Clearly they're not as friendly and happy as they look on the surface.
Boehner: GOP Leaders Haven't Met Obama For Health Talks Since April
Joe:
When the liar-in-chief says he has not heard any alternatives from Republicans it's due to his refusal to listen.
The ball is in President Obama's court to reach out to Republicans if he wants a bipartisan bill on healthcare reform, House GOP Leader John Boehner (Ohio) said Monday morning.
Boehner told reporters that the president has not invited House GOP leaders to the White House for meetings on healthcare reform since the end of April.
Earlier this year, GOP leaders sent a letter to the president in May stating that they would like to work with the administration to find "common ground" on healthcare reform.
But the administration responded with a tersely worded letter indicating that they had healthcare reform under control.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 4 September 2009
Location: 5100 block of Blue Marlin Drive, Eden, MD
Suspect: Traci M. Washausen, 32, Eden, MD
Narrative: On 4 September 2009 at 1:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5100 block of Blue Marlin Drive in an attempt to locate a wanted subject, Traci Washausen. When the deputy received no answer at Washausen’s residence, the deputy began check the neighborhood for her. While walking down the street, the deputy observed Washausen at a nearby residence. While approaching her, the deputy observed that Washausen appeared to have something in her hand that she was attempting to conceal in the rear of her waistband. Because of her furtive actions, the deputy believed that Washausen was attempting to conceal a possible weapon. Washausen submitted to the arrest and the deputy subsequently discovered that Washausen was attempting to conceal a crack cocaine smoking device. Upon examining it, the deputy discovered the remnants of recently smoked crack cocaine.
Washausen was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrant and possession of the crack cocaine. She was transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the district Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Washausen was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Crack Cocaine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Hit and Run Accident
Date of Incident: 4 September 2009
Location: 800 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Santiago M. Perez, 32, no fixed address
Narrative: On 4 September 2009 at 9:51 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a hit and run accident that occurred in the 800 block of Booth Street in Salisbury, MD. Upon the arrival of the deputy, a witness came forward and advised that she was outside when she saw a vehicle enter the parking lot of the apartment complex and strike a parked vehicle. The witness stated that a male exited from the vehicle and was able to tell the deputy which apartment he entered. The deputy responded to the apartment and located the subject who reportedly had left the scene of the accident. After an investigation, the subject, Santiago Perez, was placed under arrest
The deputy also discovered that Perez did not have a valid driver’s license.
Perez was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Perez was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.
Charges: Driving Without a License
Failure of Vehicle Driver to Stop after unattended vehicle damage accident
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 5 September 2009
Location: 6000 block of Quantico Road, Quantico, MD
Suspect: Mark Dean Willey, 37, Quantico, MD
Narrative: On 5 September 2009 at 10:15 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a domestic related assault. The victim reported that during the evening hours of 3 September 2009, she and her boyfriend, Mark Dean Willey, were inside a residence in the 6000 block of Quantico Road in Quantico when an altercation began. The victim stated that Willey began to slap her repeatedly before throwing her on the floor. According to the victim, Willey began to repeatedly kick the victim while she lay on the floor. This was accompanied by threats to kill the victim. The victim also stated that Willey took her car keys and cell phone and refused to let her leave the residence until the morning of 5 September when Willey allowed her to leave the residence and go to work. The victim left her vehicle at her place of employment in case Willey checked on her and then got a ride to the Sheriff’s Office.
While at the Sheriff’s Office, the deputy observed multiple injuries on the victim the corroborated her account of the events. The victim also informed the deputy that the victim feared for her life because of what had transpired. The deputy applied for and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Mark Willey. The deputy located Willey working in a chicken house on Quantico road at 1:30 PM on 5 September.
The deputy placed Willey under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Willey was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
False Imprisonment
Incident: Driving While Suspended / False name to Law Enforcement
Date of Incident: 5 September 2009
Location: 7000 block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Douglas M. Harlow, 40, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 5 September 2009 at 2:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office came upon a vehicle that appeared disabled on the side of the road in the 7000 block of Jersey Road. Upon running the registration of the vehicle, a 1999 Ford sedan, the deputy discovered that the plates belonged on a 2009 Kia. While waiting with the vehicle, a subject walked towards the deputy. Upon this subject returning to the vehicle, he identified himself as Raymond Harlow and stated he was the operator of the vehicle. Upon speaking with the subject and receiving conflicting information, the deputy began to doubt the veracity of his identity. After further investigation, the subject admitted lying about his identity and admitted his true name was Douglas Harlow. Upon checking the driver’s license of Douglas Harlow, the deputy discovered it to be suspended.
Harlow was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Harlow was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Driving While Suspended
Vehicle Driver giving False and Fictitious Name to Police
Unauthorized Use of Registration Plate
Driving Without a License
Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 5 September 2009
Location: 35000 block of Main Street, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: 1. Male Juvenile, 14, Pittsville, MD
2. Male Juvenile, 14, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 5 September 2009 at 3:49 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate the theft of two bicycles from a backyard in the 35000 block of Main Street in Pittsville that had just occurred. The victim advised that he had only been inside for a few minutes when the bicycles had been taken. The deputy began checking the area for the stolen bicycles when he learned they had been spotted on Main Street in Willards. The deputy responded to that location with the owner of the bikes and located both of the bicycles along with the two juvenile suspects who took them.
Both juveniles were placed under arrest for the theft of the bikes and juvenile referrals for theft were completed on them. The deputy contacted parents of both juveniles and released them pending formal action by the Department of Juvenile Services.
Charges: Theft under $500
Incident: Driving Under the Influence / Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 6 September 2009
Location: Bi State Blvd at Executive Club Drive, Delmar, MD
Suspect: William Gerald Wilson, 29, Bishopville, MD
Narrative: On 6 September 2009 at 12:34 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for erratic driving on Bi-State Blvd, just south of the town of Delmar. While speaking with the operator, William Wilson, the deputy suspected that Wilson was under the influence of alcohol. The deputy administered field sobriety tests which Wilson failed. The deputy subsequently placed Wilson under arrest. Upon approaching Wilson’s vehicle post – arrest, the deputy observed what the deputy recognized as marijuana in plain view. The deputy retrieved the marijuana from inside the vehicle along with a smoking device. During the processing of Wilson, the deputy also discovered that Wilson’s driver’s license was revoked.
Wilson was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Wilson was released on Personal recognizance.
Charges: Failure to Drive Right of Center
Driving Under the influence of Alcohol
Driving While Revoked
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 6 September 2009
Location: 9300 block of Melson Church Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Pete E. Truitt, 39, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 6 September 2009 at 9:40 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate the report of a violation of a Protective Order in the 9300 block of Melson Church Road in Delmar, MD. At 8:55 AM on the same day, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office had served Pete Truitt with a Protective Order the barred him from the residence and ordered him to have to no contact with the respondent who had obtained the order. During the investigation into the violation of the order, the respondent stated that Truitt had returned in defiance of the order.
The deputy located Truitt travelling nearby on Line Road outside of Delmar at which point Truitt was placed under arrest. The deputy transported Truitt to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Truitt was held on $5,000 bond.
Charges: Failure to Comply with a Protective Order
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 6 September 2009
Location: 8900 block of Williams Mill Pond Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Susan M. Rainey, 52, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 6 September 2009 at 6:41 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation that had reportedly occurred outside a residence in the 8900 block of Williams Mill Pond Rd in Delmar. During the deputy’s investigation it was learned that Susan Rainey allegedly became involved in a physical confrontation with a female victim outside of her residence. Upon meeting with the victim, the deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.
The deputy placed Rainey under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance Rainey was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Incident: False Name to Law Enforcement
Date of Incident: 7 September 2009
Location: Alabama Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Adrian L. Wilson, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 7 September 2009 at 7:29 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to locate a wanted subject by the name of Adrian Wilson. The Sheriff’s Office held four warrants for the arrest of Wilson. While on Alabama Avenue, the deputy observed an individual the deputy believed was Wilson and approached him. The subject refused to identify himself, asking the deputy "why"? The deputy believed that subject he was speaking to was in fact Adrian Wilson, but he refused to identify himself. Continuing the investigation, the deputy continued to inquire as to Wilson’s identity, at which point he did provide a name, later proved false. After about twenty minutes, the deputy managed to positively identify the subject he was speaking to Adrian Wilson and placed him under arrest.
Wilson was transported to the Central Booking unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner for providing a false identity. After an initial appearance he was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,500 bond
Charges: Make a false statement concerning identity upon arrest
False Statement to Law Enforcement
Assume another’s identity to avoid apprehension
Additionally, three four warrants held by the Sheriff’s Office were served:
Theft under $100 – held $2,500.00 bond
Motor Vehicle theft – held $10,000.00 bond
Depriving of Use of Motor Vehicle – held $10,000.00 bond
FTA – Circuit Court – Burglary 1st Degree – held $35,000.00 bond
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 7 September 2009
Location: 7900 block of Pittsville Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: John H. Hill, 23, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 7 September 2009 at 6:47 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation occurring inside a residence in the 7900 block of Pittsville Road in Pittsville, MD. The deputies were responding to a telephone call from a juvenile inside the residence who advised that John Hill was assaulting both the juvenile and the juvenile’s mother. While en-route the juvenile advised that Hill was holding the juvenile’s mother down on the floor, preventing her from leaving the residence. The juvenile and her mother did manage to get out of the residence and they both fled down the street in an attempt to get away from Hill, at which point the deputies arrived. While speaking to the mother, the deputies observed both bruises and lacerations on different parts of her body.
Hill was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Hill was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree (2 counts)
False Imprisonment
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 8 September 2009
Location: 30000 block of Danwood Drive, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Jeffrey B. Morrison, 58, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 8 September 2009 at 11:40 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an alleged altercation occurring at a residence in the 30000 block of Danwood Drive in Delmar, MD. Further information provided indicated that there was a male subject involved that was supposedly armed with a handgun. Upon the arrival of the deputy, a male subject identified as Jeffrey Morrison exited the residence. While Morrison approached the deputy, the deputy observed a large bulge in Morrison’s pants pocket. The deputy initiated a pat down of Morrison for a possible handgun and discovered that the large bulge was actually a bag of marijuana. No handgun was discovered on Morrison and the alleged altercation had already ceased prior to the arrival of the deputy.
The deputy placed Morrison under arrest for the Possession of the Marijuana and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Morrison was released on Personal Recognizance by the Commissioner.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 8 September 2009
Location: 9000 block of Athol Road, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Brian P. Lekites, 29, Mardela Springs, MD
Narrative: On 8 September 2009 at 7:56 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation occurring inside a residence in the 9000 block of Athol Road in Mardela Springs, MD. Upon arrival, the deputy met with Brian Lekites, who was suffering from an injury to his face in the area of his eye. Lekites claimed he and his girlfriend had engaged in a verbal altercation, during which she assaulted Lekites. Upon interviewing his girlfriend, she advised that not only was she assaulted by Lekites, but that Lekites inflicted the injury upon himself. The girlfriend stated that Lekites grabbed her, pulled her into a bathroom and knocked her head into the wall. The deputy observed injuries on the girlfriend that coincided with her account. The deputy also located a third party at the residence who witnessed the altercation and also advised that Lekites inflicted his own injury.
Lekites was placed under arrest for Assault second degree and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Lekites was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 8 September 2009
Location: 7000 block of White Richardson Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Male Juvenile, 13 YOA, Willards, MD
Narrative: On 8 September 2009 at 4:40 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 7000 block of White Richardson Road and met with a woman in reference to an voice mail left at the her residence. Upon listening to the voice message, the deputy determined that a young male had left an inappropriate and offensive message. The deputy and the complainant managed to identify the caller as 13 YOA juvenile who attends school with the woman’s daughter.
The deputy located the juvenile and charged him with telephone misuse on a juvenile referral. The juvenile was left with a parent pending formal action by the Department of Juvenile Services.
Charges: Telephone Misuse
CSAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY TEAM MEETING
Mayor James Ireton, Jr. announces and the Salisbury City Council would like to invite all residents in the Church Street/Doverdale CSAFE area to the next CSAFE Neighborhood Safety Team meeting. The meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at Parkway Church of God, 600 Edison Street, Salisbury.
Topics for Discussion
•Agency Updates
•KaBOOM! Play Day
•Salisbury Metro Regional Re-Entry Coordinating Council - Update
•Other Concerns / Open Discussion
CITY OF SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 14, 2009
6:00 p.m.
City/County Government Office Building Room 301
Times shown for agenda items are estimates only.
6:00 p.m. CONVENE – LORD’S PRAYER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:04 p.m. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6:06 p.m. PROCLAMATION – Mayor James Ireton, Jr. Proclaiming “Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion Month”
6:11 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA – City Clerk Brenda Colegrove
August 24, 2009 minutes
September 8, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes
Resolution No. 1821 - accepting Waterway Improvement Grant funds from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources for improvements at the Port of Salisbury Marina
Resolution No. 1822 - accepting Drug Free Communities Grant funds in
cooperation with the Wicomico County Health Department to provide for overtime reimbursement to police officers participating in neighborhood patrols intended to reduce violations of the open container and underage drinking laws
Resolution No. 1823 - reappointments of Charles Dashiell, Jr. and Michael Wigley to the Central City District Commission (CCDC) for terms ending September 2011
6:15 p.m. AWARD OF BIDS – Internal Services Director Pam Oland
6:25 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING – City Attorney Paul Wilber
Ordinance No. 2084 - renaming Asbury Place to Makemie Place
Ordinance No. 2085 - authorizing legislation to issue/sell General
Obligation Bonds ($3,000,000) – Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration – acquisition, construction, installation, improvement and equipping of a new treated water storage facility and related pumps, backup power and associated improvements and appurtenances
Ordinance No. 2086 – authorizing legislation to issue/sell General Obligation
Bonds ($3,000,000) – Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration – acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, upgrading, installation, improvement and equipping of a sewage lift station and related force mains and sewer lines and other associated improvements and appurtenances
6:45 p.m. ORDINANCE – City Attorney Paul Wilber
Ordinance No. 2087 - 1st reading - approving abandonment and relocation of
existing utility easements surrounding the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Campus
6:55 p.m. RESOLUTIONS – City Administrator John Pick
Resolution No. 1824 - accepting grant funding awarded through the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), to provide for the City to hire four police officers
Resolution No. 1825 - extending the agreement between the City of Salisbury and Wicomico County for one year (until June 30, 2010) for the delivery of fire, rescue, advanced operations and emergency medical services
Resolution No. 1826 – approving an amendment to the Employee Handbook, Section 0402C.3, Health Insurance Upon Retirement
7:20 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7:30 p.m. ADJOURN
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN A WORK SESSION FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING – PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM PAC14 BOARD
Former Salisbury Fire Chief See Suspended From The Delmar Fire Department
Former Salisbury Fire Chief David See has been suspended from the Delmar Fire Department for violations of protocol.
Before Chief See retired from the Salisbury Fire Department, several Firefighters confronted David See about his facial hair. According to protocol, you cannot have such hair as it interferes with oxygen masks as well as a hazard to fire conditions. Clearly I'm not a Firefighter, so we can expect to get the actual details from a Firefighter who can spell this out more clearly.
Nevertheless, it's been reported that David See was sent a letter asking him to remove the facial hair from the Delmar Fire Department and as it was stated to me, he's so arrogant he simply refuses to do it, therefore he was suspended.
It has also been reported that there are now less than a hand full of Volunteers left at Station 16. I have been stating this for years Folks, they relocate, the Volunteers will not follow and I was right. While See & Gordy became VERY upset at me for making that statement twice on PAC 14, what say you now Boys? There are currently less than a hand full of active Volunteers at Station 16 and anyone trying to come on here and state I'm wrong is a liar. There may be names on the roster but there are less than 5 active Volunteers.
Oh, we're nowhere near done with this story. Sit tight Folks, it's about to get a whole lot better!!!! You know those new Fire Trucks that were ordered by the Boys with Big Toys. Well, there were more than SIXTY trips made to the manufacture to inspect each unit. Mind you, that could mean only 6 trips with 10 people at a time but I'm told that's NOT how it happened. I did confirm that the number of trips is absolutely accurate. This does NOT include ALL of the overtime pay for Firefighters having to cover those 60 trips. MORE information you won't read in the Daily Times.
So why didn't YOU know about it. Because See & Gordy HID it into the cost of the purchase and piggybacked the purchase along with other orders so o one would know. Oh wait, it gets better! Yesterday, Comegys didn't want a budget amendment so THIS information wouldn't be made public and or open to public discussion! It failed, you now know about it and I would suggest each and every one of you taxpayers show up at the next City Council Meeting and let him have it.
It has also been reported that the Career Firefighters are livid right now because there's all this talk about layoffs and salary cuts, yet See & Gordy were able to get all these multi million dollars worth of equipment, yet the City can't afford to man it. Oh, now get this! Would you believe that Gordy wants to try to come to the City Council and propose that Station 16 can be run from 5:00 PM at night to 7:00 AM seven days a week by Volunteers. That's right Folks, Gordy and Comegys WILL one way or another do ANYTHING to prove they don't have to provide those 24 hours on and 72 hours off. Comegys & Gordy will do anything to change these shifts and they're scheming any which way but loose to get her done. I don't know about you Folks but there's just no way the Volunteers, (with all due respect) can run Fire & Ems each and every evening.
In closing, there were 8 Firefighters at Chief See's Retirement Party. Three Fire Departments were pressured into putting up $2,700.00 EACH to pay for this party and then Gordy told them they had to pay $38.00 per person to attend. Hence only 8 Firefighters being deeply persuaded into giving up money they had raised through fundraising or some other source to pay for someone most Volunteers couldn't stand in the first place. Sounds like another fishing trip to me. He wasn't welcome in Salisbury and now he's not welcome in Delmar. Karma is a bitch, isn't it. As for Bill Gordy, I also hear his time will be short lived in Salisbury as well. I'm told he'll stick around until a new Fire Chief is on board and then he's out of here. He's already purchased property down south and he plans on going just as soon as he can. I heard he traded the Exxon in Cambridge for property down south.
Make sure you attend the next Council Meeting and challenge these Folks running the Fire Department. The Mayor will face more budget cuts, that's a guarantee. Sooner or later they'll be forced to start laying people off, just like real business owners in the real world. Soon enough taxpayers will place enough pressure on our Elected Officials to do something, yet Gordy is still fighting for a new Fire Boat. Oh yeah, I almost forgot. You know that new Hazmat Trailer. Well, they're ordering a new rig to pull it. OK, you may have known that, yet you can't afford it. However, Gordy is trying to pull ANOTHER fast one. He wants another trailer for another emergency application and when they were going to decide on the lettering, Gordy told them he wanted Hazmat on the rig. Everyone said, NO, we shouldn't have ANY lettering on it so we can use it for the other emergency trailer. Gordy replied, don't worry about it. I'm going to order another rig for that trailer too.
See you at the next Council Meeting Folks.
Couple Married At Son's Funeral
BUFFALO -- The parents of a 7-year-old boy who died after an upstate New York car crash have fulfilled his wish that they get married, and they did it at the child's funeral.
Amilcar Hill and Rahwa Ghirmatizion got married during Monday's funeral service in Buffalo for their son, Asa Hill. Asa died a day after his grandfather's car was involved a chain-reaction highway crash last week.
Hundreds of people packed the church for Asa's funeral. The couple surprised attendees by getting married, which the parents say their son had been asking them to do.
Amilcar Hill says Asa's organs were being donated to save other young lives.
http://www.cbs6albany.com/news/married-1266241-funeral-asa.html
Traffic Advisory
State Police have closed Maryland Camp Rd from Cordrey Rd to John J Williams Hwy, Millsboro due to police activity.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area
Another Shocking Warning About Swine Flu Vaccine
The swine flu vaccine has been hit by new cancer fears after a German health expert gave a shocking warning about its safety.
Lung specialist Wolfgang Wodarg has said that there are many risks associated with the vaccine for the H1N1 virus. The nutrient solution for the vaccine consists of cancerous cells from animals, and some fear that the risk of cancer could be increased by injecting the cells.
The vaccine can also cause worse side effects than the actual swine flu virus.Sources:
Bild.com August 21, 2009
Reuters August 22, 2009
Socio-Economics History Blog July 15, 2009
Dr. Mercola's Comments:
Finally some good news to report about the swine flu mess.
This site, and many others seeking to shed light on this deceptive manipulation, are making a huge impact and the people are refusing to believe the government propaganda.
Vaccine safety advocates everywhere are beginning to make a serious dent. According to a recent Fox News poll, the majority of people in the US now believe the swine flu vaccine may be deadlier than the actual virus.
Additionally, there is more good news when it comes to what health care professionals believe. Research published in the August 25 issue of the British Medical Journal reveals that more than half of doctors and nurses in public hospitals would also refuse the H1N1 vaccine, due to concerns about side effects and doubts about its efficacy.
New Potential Health Risks of the Swine Flu Vaccine Emerge
Just last week I reported on the confidential correspondence between the British Health Protection Agency and 600 neurologists, warning them to be on the lookout for cases of Guillain- Barré Syndrome once the swine flu vaccine campaign begins.
I’ve published earlier articles about some of the more dangerous ingredients in this vaccine, such as mercury, and squalene, which has been linked to the development of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Now, German lung specialist Wolfgang Wodarg has come out about even more potential health risks associated with the swine flu vaccine. Interestingly, Dr. Wodarg also holds political office, as the chairman of the health committee in the German parliament and European Council.
According to Dr. Wodarg, the swine flu vaccine contains animal cancer cells, and there’s no data indicating whether or not this may cause an allergic reaction when injected.
It also raises questions about the risk of contracting cancer.
He also told the German press that the widespread fear of the pandemic was an “orchestration,” stating, “It is great business for the pharmaceutical industry. Swine flu is not very different from normal flu. On the contrary, if you look at the number of cases it is nothing compared to a normal flu outbreak.”
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Mayor Ireton Wants To Spend Tax Dollars Educating Criminals
In a Crime Task Force Meeting held yesterday, Mayor Ireton and Lore' Chambers shared their intent to solicit grant money to better educate prisoners before/after being released from prison on how to get better jobs.
While the Mayor is cutting jobs, taking away millions from Public Works to assure even worse conditions for roads than Barrie Tilghman subjected taxpayers with over 12 years, let's spend more money on criminals to make sure they get better paying jobs. Uh, hello, what about the taxpayers and City Employees who are looking for jobs and or more than likely soon to be looking for jobs!
Typical of the left wingers, always wanting to make sure they prove they're compassionate. In fact, Lore Chambers, Terry Cohen, Chief Webster, Jim Ireton and several others will travel to Annapolis today to gain more information on this grant opportunity.
Isn't it bad enough that it has been SEVEN DAYS since the Salisbury Police Department put out their last Press Release referencing crime? We have murders, robberies, home invasions, you name it, most of which have NOT been solved, yet the Chief of Police, (who doesn't participate with the Crime Task Force and or WBI) wants to take a day trip to Annapolis to better serve our criminals!
I'm sorry Folks but even though this entire group are a bunch of DEMOCRATS, we're facing laying off people while they hire others like Lore' Chambers who spends her day looking for grant opportunities and then running to the Council and Mayor saying, look at what I found, isn't this peachy.
Their addiction to what they want to call, FREE MONEY just doesn't sink in. They believe that if we do not go after this money, some other City/County will get it instead. OK, not only is this fiscally irresponsible let's look at it from a different angle.
Back when 9-11 happened our Federal Government stepped in to make sure every Town/City/County in America received money to hire additional Police Officers. However, programs are designed to start and then FINISH. When they Feds stop paying for these Officers, they they go to the taxpayers, (locally) and force them to pay additional taxes for these kinds of programs.
When a Developer would come to former Mayor Barrie Tilghman and say, we'll create this playground area and donate it to the City, the Mayor would say no and rightfully so. Mayor Tilghman was wise enough to know, someone has to pay for the upkeep of such projects. However, when it came to grant money, one never went past her desk without her signing off on it, unless it was an idea from Campbell or Cohen.
The problem we're experiencing is that government continues to grow and no matter what is said and done, these projects eventually run out of money and while they sell you on the idea that it's FREE, it might be today but it will cost you locally tomorrow.
Chief Webster should be staying here and fighting crime., He should be making damn sure the local public is aware of what crime is going on and reassuring everyone that the SPD is being proactive and not reactive. Now maybe some of you believe today's trip to Annapolis is proactive. IMO, that would mean you're a democrat who likes to talk the talk but would never hire one of these criminals and push them off on someone else.
Let's get our priorities straight. Get rid of Chief Webster and Lore' Chambers and find some people who want to work with what we already have and ultimately fix it. The more these people make stupid trips like today, the more it's going to cost you the taxpayer in the end. Ireton needs to stop grandstanding and taking photo ops, throwing out the first pitch, (as if that article actually brought more people to the Stadium) and concentrate on the major issues at hand.
What do you think?
While the Mayor is cutting jobs, taking away millions from Public Works to assure even worse conditions for roads than Barrie Tilghman subjected taxpayers with over 12 years, let's spend more money on criminals to make sure they get better paying jobs. Uh, hello, what about the taxpayers and City Employees who are looking for jobs and or more than likely soon to be looking for jobs!
Typical of the left wingers, always wanting to make sure they prove they're compassionate. In fact, Lore Chambers, Terry Cohen, Chief Webster, Jim Ireton and several others will travel to Annapolis today to gain more information on this grant opportunity.
Isn't it bad enough that it has been SEVEN DAYS since the Salisbury Police Department put out their last Press Release referencing crime? We have murders, robberies, home invasions, you name it, most of which have NOT been solved, yet the Chief of Police, (who doesn't participate with the Crime Task Force and or WBI) wants to take a day trip to Annapolis to better serve our criminals!
I'm sorry Folks but even though this entire group are a bunch of DEMOCRATS, we're facing laying off people while they hire others like Lore' Chambers who spends her day looking for grant opportunities and then running to the Council and Mayor saying, look at what I found, isn't this peachy.
Their addiction to what they want to call, FREE MONEY just doesn't sink in. They believe that if we do not go after this money, some other City/County will get it instead. OK, not only is this fiscally irresponsible let's look at it from a different angle.
Back when 9-11 happened our Federal Government stepped in to make sure every Town/City/County in America received money to hire additional Police Officers. However, programs are designed to start and then FINISH. When they Feds stop paying for these Officers, they they go to the taxpayers, (locally) and force them to pay additional taxes for these kinds of programs.
When a Developer would come to former Mayor Barrie Tilghman and say, we'll create this playground area and donate it to the City, the Mayor would say no and rightfully so. Mayor Tilghman was wise enough to know, someone has to pay for the upkeep of such projects. However, when it came to grant money, one never went past her desk without her signing off on it, unless it was an idea from Campbell or Cohen.
The problem we're experiencing is that government continues to grow and no matter what is said and done, these projects eventually run out of money and while they sell you on the idea that it's FREE, it might be today but it will cost you locally tomorrow.
Chief Webster should be staying here and fighting crime., He should be making damn sure the local public is aware of what crime is going on and reassuring everyone that the SPD is being proactive and not reactive. Now maybe some of you believe today's trip to Annapolis is proactive. IMO, that would mean you're a democrat who likes to talk the talk but would never hire one of these criminals and push them off on someone else.
Let's get our priorities straight. Get rid of Chief Webster and Lore' Chambers and find some people who want to work with what we already have and ultimately fix it. The more these people make stupid trips like today, the more it's going to cost you the taxpayer in the end. Ireton needs to stop grandstanding and taking photo ops, throwing out the first pitch, (as if that article actually brought more people to the Stadium) and concentrate on the major issues at hand.
What do you think?
What’s All This Talk About Cap & Trade?
Our nation is facing a challenge right now that threatens to undermine our ability to continue to provide reasonably priced electricity.
The issue is this: The House of Representatives has passed, and the U.S. Senate now is considering climate change legislation that some experts believe could substantially increase the electric bills of all Americans, including cooperative member-consumers. This additional cost would be the result of a high-priced “cap and trade” system of carbon emissions levied against utilities. With it, Congress plans to pay for expensive new climate change programs with significant increases in your electric bill. We support reasonable efforts to keep our environment as clean as possible for present and future generations.
But we are very concerned about federal mandates that will result in digging even deeper into the pocketbooks of average Americans, causing additional major damage to our economy. We need your help in communicating concern about this legislation to Delaware’s U.S. Senators BEFORE they vote on a bill of this magnitude. Please tell them that they need to work to ensure that consumers’ electric bills are kept at affordable levels as they consider climate change legislation.
Senators Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman can be reached by phone toll-free at 1-877-40-225-2623. You can also visit http://www.findabalancedsolution.org/ for additional information. Let them know you have concerns about the Senate’s energy legislation because:
♦ The wrong choices on the climate change issue will have a devastatingeffect on our economy and our future.
♦ What we need now is assurance of a continuing supply of reliable andaffordable electricity for all consumers; and because
♦ You can’t afford a significant increase in your energy bill.
Let your voice be heard on this critical piece of legislation. Call today!
Burglary Subject Arrested For Third Time In Three Months
Burglary Subject Arrested for Third Time in Three Months
Location: Various Businesses in the Route 2 and Meadowood Drive area, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday, September 8th, 2009, at approximately midnight
Suspect(s): Norman Williamson, 24, of the unit block of McClane Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: Delaware State Police patrol officers here in New Castle County made another burglary apprehension last evening.
At approximately 11:55 p.m. last night, officers from Troop 6 were dispatched to the Astro Shopping Center, on Kirkwood Highway, in Newark. A citizen had called 911 advising a suspect was attempting to break in to stores at this location.
Responding Troopers were advised by RECOM (DSP dispatching center) that the suspect was described as a white male wearing a white t shirt and shorts. When officers arrived on the scene they found damage to the front glass doors of the Masso Liquor Store (220 Astro Shopping Center) and the adjacent Subzi Mandi Indo-American Grocery. Both of these stores are within approx 50' of each other in the shopping center. Troopers performed an area search and observed damage to the front glass door at the Gulf Convenience Store, located at 2603 Capitol Trail, Newark, Delaware. The Gulf Store is just east of the aforementioned two businesses. An interior check revealed someone had stolen a cash register drawer and cigarettes.
An individual matching the suspect description, Norman Williamson, was contacted on the eastbound side of Route 2 across from the Astro Shopping Center. He had what appeared to be fresh scratches on his legs and blood on his socks. He was taken into custody without incident. A check of video surveillance at the Gulf Station clearly depicted Williamson committing the burglary.
Investigators learned that Williamson was recently arrested (DSP arrested him on July 23rd) for burglarizing the Basin Road Capriotti’s on July 7th and was also arrested (WPD arrested him on July 19th) for burglarizing a home on July 14th in the City of Wilmington. Both of these cases are currently pending trial in New Castle County Superior court.
Williamson was formally charged today with Burglary (felony), 2 counts of Attempted Burglary (felony), 3 counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor) and 1 count of Theft (misdemeanor). He was released on a $5,300.00 unsecured bond.
UPDATE -- WICOMICO COUNCIL PRESIDENT WANTS REFUND FROM SALISBURY
At a special meeting yesterday the Salisbury City Council rejected the request made by John Cannon for the City to refund lien fees that his family’s firm paid when it acquired the property at 304 Delaware Avenue. Details about the matter have already been posted on this blog – http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2009/09/wicomico-council-president-wants-refund.html.
We understand that the vote was unanimous, as it should be. The deed indicates that the firm named Cannon, LLLP paid $7,450 for the property in May, but that may not include the lien charges of $2,328.00
We understand that the vote was unanimous, as it should be. The deed indicates that the firm named Cannon, LLLP paid $7,450 for the property in May, but that may not include the lien charges of $2,328.00
THE LIBERAL VIEW OF HISTORY
A Liberal believes there are two time periods in the history of the United States.
*The first period is the EOB (Era of Bush), This eight year period, is when everything evil occurred. There was nothing before that period. The poor were held in bondage by Wall Street. Washington lied to the people and inflicted torture on all who opposed the regime. Conservatives were the "Great Satan."
*We have now entered the COO (Coming of Obama) period. The Meek shall now inherit the country. The wealthy shall be punished for their excesses. The "Great Leader" will educate the masses, The poor will now reside in mansions, free from disease. Their work shall consist of cashing government checks. The air and water will be pure, everyone will love one another.
Joel Brandes
*The first period is the EOB (Era of Bush), This eight year period, is when everything evil occurred. There was nothing before that period. The poor were held in bondage by Wall Street. Washington lied to the people and inflicted torture on all who opposed the regime. Conservatives were the "Great Satan."
*We have now entered the COO (Coming of Obama) period. The Meek shall now inherit the country. The wealthy shall be punished for their excesses. The "Great Leader" will educate the masses, The poor will now reside in mansions, free from disease. Their work shall consist of cashing government checks. The air and water will be pure, everyone will love one another.
Joel Brandes
P.O.P.O. 09-09-09 @ 9:09 AM
Hi Joe,
This morning my son came to see me before he headed to Georgetown to attend a member of his brotherhood's funeral. There stood this wonderful young man that god gave me the pleasure of raising and loving before me in his Dress Blues. I thought Wow how proud I am of him and the job he has chosen. Then it hit me where he was going and why. I am truly terrified for my son and for everyone else who has chosen this profession. To be a Police Officer and even a Fire Fighter you have to have it in your blood and to be your passion to even consider being one of these heroic people who lay their lives on the line to protect honor and serve the public. I highly respect you all and you are all in my prayers every day and night. Also want to include the parents who have raised these brave people and congratulate you on a job well done. We may not know each other and possibly never will but we are connected in a strong bond of supporting mentally and emotionally our children. Bless you all and please keep safe.
P.O.P.O.
Parent of Police Officer
Posted 09-09-09 @ 9:09 AM.
This morning my son came to see me before he headed to Georgetown to attend a member of his brotherhood's funeral. There stood this wonderful young man that god gave me the pleasure of raising and loving before me in his Dress Blues. I thought Wow how proud I am of him and the job he has chosen. Then it hit me where he was going and why. I am truly terrified for my son and for everyone else who has chosen this profession. To be a Police Officer and even a Fire Fighter you have to have it in your blood and to be your passion to even consider being one of these heroic people who lay their lives on the line to protect honor and serve the public. I highly respect you all and you are all in my prayers every day and night. Also want to include the parents who have raised these brave people and congratulate you on a job well done. We may not know each other and possibly never will but we are connected in a strong bond of supporting mentally and emotionally our children. Bless you all and please keep safe.
P.O.P.O.
Parent of Police Officer
Posted 09-09-09 @ 9:09 AM.
Three Presidents
What did Hoover, Truman, and Eisenhower have in common?Here is something that should be of great interest for you to pass around.I didn't know of this until it was pointed out to me.Back during The Great Depression, President Herbert Hoover ordered the deportation of A L L illegal aliens in order to make jobs available to American citizens that desperately needed work...Harry Truman deported over two million Illegal's after WWII to create jobs for returning veterans.And then again in 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower deported 13 million Mexican Nationals! The program was called 'Operation Wetback'.. It was done so WWII and Korean Veterans would have a better chance at jobs.
It took 2 Years, but they deported them!Now...if they could deport the illegal's back then - they could sure do it today?lf you have doubts about the veracity of this information, enter Operation Wetback into your favorite search engine and confirm it for yourself.Reminder: Don't forget to pay your taxes...12 million Illegal Aliens are depending on you
Maryland State Police, (Berlin) Report
DATE & TIME: 09/07/09 @ 0215 hours
Case # 09-96-006130
LOCATION: WaWa,12502 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, Worcester County, MD
CRIME: Affray
ACCUSED:
Keith Aaron Walker, 19 YOA, Selbyville, DE
Jordan Jamar Criner, 22 YOA, Berlin, MD
CHARGES: Affray, Second Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct
DISPOSISTION: Released on Personal Recognizance by Worcester County District Court Commissioner.
NARRATIVE:
On 09/07/09 at approximately 0215 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack as well as Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the WaWa, 12502 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD in reference to a large disorderly crowd of approximately 75 people. While attempting to clear out the crowd, Troopers observed a fight occurring in the parking lot. Keith Aaron Walker and Jordan Jamar Criner were actively fighting in the parking lot. Troopers placed the subjects under arrest for the above offenses. The crowd remained disorderly and additional manpower was requested from the Ocean City Police Department to include their mounted unit. Troopers, Deputies, and Officers were able to disperse the crowd after approximately 20 minutes. The above two subjects were transported to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack where they were processed and brought before a Worcester County District Court Commissioner. The Commissioner released both parties on their own personal recognizance pending trial.
DATE & TIME: 09/06/09 @ 0421 hours
Case # 09-96-006100
LOCATION: Delmarva Trailer Park, Golf Course Road, Ocean City, Worcester County, MD
CRIME: Theft from motor vehicle
ACCUSED: Robert Michael Leach Jr., 38 YOA, Ocean City, MD
CHARGES: Rogue and Vagabond, Theft Under $100, Trespassing on Posted Property, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia
DISPOSISTION: Held at Worcester County Jail on $5000 bond.
NARRATIVE:
On 09/06/09 at approximately 0421 hours, Troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack as well as Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Delmarva Trailer Park in reference to a suspicious person who was seen looking into vehicles. Upon arrival, Troopers located Robert Michael Leach Jr. exiting the trailer park and accosted him. While conversing with Leach, a routine computer check revealed Leach was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant for Violation of Probation. He was placed under arrest for the bench warrant and read his Miranda Rights. A search incident to arrest of Leach revealed a metallic smoking device with burnt marijuana residue as well as a small plastic baggie containing marijuana. Additionally, a large amount of coins were located on Leach which he admitted to stealing from a vehicle in the trailer park. Leach also had invitations to a bridal shower in his possession with the victim’s return address on them which were also stolen from the vehicle. Leach was transported to the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack where he was processed and brought before a Worcester County District Court Commissioner where he was charged with the above offenses and held on $5000 bond.
Health Bill Could Benefit 6.6 Million Illegals, Cost $31 Billion
As President Obama addresses the nation on healthcare reform, a new analysis by the Center for Immigration Studies estimates that 6.6 million uninsured illegal immigrants could receive benefits under the House health reform bill (H.R. 3200).
While the bill states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the new taxpayer-funded affordability credits, there is nothing in the bill to enforce this provision. Congress defeated efforts to require the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. More than 70 other programs of this kind use SAVE.
The report is available at http://www.cis.org/IllegalsAndHealthCareHR3200. Among the findings:
In 2007, there were an estimated 6.6 million illegal immigrants without health insurance who had incomes below 400 percent of poverty, which is the income ceiling for the new affordability premium credits.
If all uninsured illegal immigrants with incomes below 400 percent of poverty received the new credits, the estimated cost to the federal government would be $30.5 billion annually.
The current cost of treating uninsured illegal immigrants at all levels of government is an estimated $4.3 billion a year, primarily at emergency rooms and free clinics.
GO HERE to read more.
While the bill states that illegal immigrants are not eligible for the new taxpayer-funded affordability credits, there is nothing in the bill to enforce this provision. Congress defeated efforts to require the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. More than 70 other programs of this kind use SAVE.
The report is available at http://www.cis.org/IllegalsAndHealthCareHR3200. Among the findings:
In 2007, there were an estimated 6.6 million illegal immigrants without health insurance who had incomes below 400 percent of poverty, which is the income ceiling for the new affordability premium credits.
If all uninsured illegal immigrants with incomes below 400 percent of poverty received the new credits, the estimated cost to the federal government would be $30.5 billion annually.
The current cost of treating uninsured illegal immigrants at all levels of government is an estimated $4.3 billion a year, primarily at emergency rooms and free clinics.
GO HERE to read more.
Little Johnny
The teacher asked the class to use the word 'fascinate' in a sentence. ...
Molly put up her hand and said, 'My family went to my granddad's farm, and we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating.'...
The teacher said, 'That was good, but I wanted you to use the word fascinate, not fascinating'. ...
Sally raised her hand She said,'My family went to see Rock City and I was fascinated.' ..
The teacher said, 'Well, that was good Sally, but I wanted you to use the word 'fascinate.' ...
Little Johnny raised his hand The teacher hesitated because she had been burned by Little Johnny before.
She finally decided there was no way he could damage the word 'fascinate', so she
called on him for his offering. ...
Johnny said, 'My aunt Gina has a sweater with ten buttons, but her boobs are so big she can only fasten eight.'...
The teacher sat down and cried.
Molly put up her hand and said, 'My family went to my granddad's farm, and we all saw his pet sheep. It was fascinating.'...
The teacher said, 'That was good, but I wanted you to use the word fascinate, not fascinating'. ...
Sally raised her hand She said,'My family went to see Rock City and I was fascinated.' ..
The teacher said, 'Well, that was good Sally, but I wanted you to use the word 'fascinate.' ...
Little Johnny raised his hand The teacher hesitated because she had been burned by Little Johnny before.
She finally decided there was no way he could damage the word 'fascinate', so she
called on him for his offering. ...
Johnny said, 'My aunt Gina has a sweater with ten buttons, but her boobs are so big she can only fasten eight.'...
The teacher sat down and cried.
An Indianapolis Doctor's Letter To Senator Bayh
Senator Bayh,
As a practicing physician I have major concerns with the healthcare bill before Congress. I actually have read the bill and am shocked by the brazenness of the government's proposed involvement in the patient physician relationship. The very idea that the government will dictate and ration patient care is dangerous and certainly not helpful in designing a healthcare system that works for all. Every physician I work with agrees that we need to fix our healthcare system, but the proposed bills currently making their way through congress will be a disaster if passed.
I ask you respectfully and as a patriotic American to look at the following troubling lines that I have read in the bill. You cannot possibly believe that these proposals are in the best interests of the country and our fellow citizens.
Page 22 of the HC Bill : Mandates that the Govt will audit books of all employers that self insure!!
Page 30 Sec 123 of HC bill - THERE WILL BE A GOVT. COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.
Page 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill: YOUR HEALTH CARE IS RATIONED!!!
Page 42 of HC Bill :The Health Choices Commissioner will choose your HC Benefits for you. You have no choice!
Page 50 Section 152 in HC bill: HC will be provided to ALL non-US citizens, illegal or otherwise.
Page 58 HC Bill : Govt. will have real-time access to individuals finances & a national ID Healthcard will be issued!
Page 59 HC Bill lines 21-24: Govt. will have direct access to your bank accounts for 'elective' funds transfer.
Page 65 Sec 164: is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in Unions & community organizations: (ACORN).
Page 84 Sec 203 HC bill: Govt. mandates ALL benefit packages for private HC plans in the Exchange.
Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill : Specifications for Benefit Levels for Plans = The Govt. will ration your Healthcare!
Page 91 Lines 4-7 HC Bill : Govt. mandates linguistic appropriate services. Translation: our tax dollars pay for illegal aliens to always have a translator.
Page 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18: The Govt. will use groups i.e., ACORN & Americorps to sign up individuals for Govt. HC plan.
Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill : Specifications of Benefit Levels for Plans. AARP members - your Health care WILL be rationed.
Page 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill : Medicaid Eligible Individuals will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice.
Page 124 lines 24-25 HC: No company can sue GOVT. on price fixing. No "judicial review" against Govt. Monopoly.
Page 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill : Doctors/American Medical Association - The Govt. will tell YOU what you can make! (salary)
Page 145 Line 15-17: An Employer MUST auto enroll employees into public option plan. NO CHOICE!
Page 126 Lines 22-25: Employers MUST pay for HC for part time employees AND their families.
Page 149 Lines 16-24: ANY Employer with payroll 401k & above who does not provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll..
Page 150 Lines 9-13: Businesses with payroll btw 251k & 401k who don't provide public option pays 2-6% tax on all payroll.
Page 167 Lines 18-23: ANY individual who doesn't have acceptable HC according to Govt. will be taxed 2.5% of income.
Page 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill : Any NON-RESIDENT Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay).
Page 195 HC Bill : Officers & employees of HC Admin. (GOVT.) will have access to ALL Americans finances/personal records.
Page 203 Line 14-15 HC: "The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" Yes, it says that!
Page 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill : Govt. will reduce physician services for Medicaid Seniors, low income and poor are affected.
Page 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill : Doctors --doesn't matter what specialty you have, you'll all be paid the same!
Page 25! 3 Line 1 0-18: Govt. sets value of Doctor's time, profession, judgment, etc. Literally value of humans.
Page 265 Sec 1131: Govt. mandates & controls productivity for private HC industries.
Page 268 Sec 1141: Federal Govt regulates rental & purchase of power driven wheelchairs.
Page 272 SEC. 1145: TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS- Cancer patients - welcome to rationing!
Page 280 Sec 1151: The Govt. will penalize hospitals for whatever Govt. deems preventable re-admissions.
Page 298 Lines 9-11: Doctors, treat a patient during initial admission that results in a re-admission - Govt... will penalize you.
Page 317 L 13-20: PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Govt. tells Doctors what/how much they can own!
Page 317-318 lines 21-25, 1-3: PROHIBITION on expansion - Govt. is mandating hospitals cannot expand.
Page 321 2-13: Hospitals have opportunity to apply for exception BUT community input is required. (ACORN?!!)
Page 335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339: Govt. mandates establishment of outcome based measures. HC the way they want. Rationing.
Page 341 Lines 3-9: Govt. has authority to disqualify Medicare Advance Plans, HMOs, etc. Forcing people into Govt. plan.
Page 354 Sec 1177: Govt. will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs people! Unbelievable!
Page 379 Sec 1191: Govt. creates more bureaucracy - Tele-health Advisory Comittee. Can you say HC by phone?
Page 425 Lines 4-12: Govt. mandates Advance Care Planning Consult. Think Senior Citizens end of life patients.
Page 425 Lines 17-19: Govt. will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney. Mandatory!
Page 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3: Govt. provides approved list of end of life sources, guiding you in death. (assisted suicide)
Page 427 Lines 15-24: Govt mandates program for orders for end of life! The Govt has a say in how your life ends.
Page 429 Lines 1-9: An "advanced care planning consultant" will be used frequently as patients health deteriorates.
Page 429 Lines 10-12: "advanced care consultation" may include an ORDER for end of life plans. AN ORDER from GOVT.!
Page 429 Lines 13-25: The Govt. will specify which Doctors can write an end of life order.
Page 430 Lines 11-15: The Govt. will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life!
Page 469: Community Based Home Medical Services= Non-profit organizations. Hello, ACORN Medical Services here!!?
Page 494-498: Govt. will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, rationing those services.
Senator, I guarantee that I personally will do everything possible to inform patients and my fellow physicians about the dangers of the proposed bills you and your colleagues are debating.
Furthermore, If you vote for a bill that enforces socialized medicine on the country and destroys the doctor/patient relationship, I will do everything in my power to make sure you lose your job in the next election.
Respectfully,
Stephen E. Fraser MD
As a practicing physician I have major concerns with the healthcare bill before Congress. I actually have read the bill and am shocked by the brazenness of the government's proposed involvement in the patient physician relationship. The very idea that the government will dictate and ration patient care is dangerous and certainly not helpful in designing a healthcare system that works for all. Every physician I work with agrees that we need to fix our healthcare system, but the proposed bills currently making their way through congress will be a disaster if passed.
I ask you respectfully and as a patriotic American to look at the following troubling lines that I have read in the bill. You cannot possibly believe that these proposals are in the best interests of the country and our fellow citizens.
Page 22 of the HC Bill : Mandates that the Govt will audit books of all employers that self insure!!
Page 30 Sec 123 of HC bill - THERE WILL BE A GOVT. COMMITTEE that decides what treatments/benefits you get.
Page 29 lines 4-16 in the HC bill: YOUR HEALTH CARE IS RATIONED!!!
Page 42 of HC Bill :The Health Choices Commissioner will choose your HC Benefits for you. You have no choice!
Page 50 Section 152 in HC bill: HC will be provided to ALL non-US citizens, illegal or otherwise.
Page 58 HC Bill : Govt. will have real-time access to individuals finances & a national ID Healthcard will be issued!
Page 59 HC Bill lines 21-24: Govt. will have direct access to your bank accounts for 'elective' funds transfer.
Page 65 Sec 164: is a payoff subsidized plan for retirees and their families in Unions & community organizations: (ACORN).
Page 84 Sec 203 HC bill: Govt. mandates ALL benefit packages for private HC plans in the Exchange.
Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill : Specifications for Benefit Levels for Plans = The Govt. will ration your Healthcare!
Page 91 Lines 4-7 HC Bill : Govt. mandates linguistic appropriate services. Translation: our tax dollars pay for illegal aliens to always have a translator.
Page 95 HC Bill Lines 8-18: The Govt. will use groups i.e., ACORN & Americorps to sign up individuals for Govt. HC plan.
Page 85 Line 7 HC Bill : Specifications of Benefit Levels for Plans. AARP members - your Health care WILL be rationed.
Page 102 Lines 12-18 HC Bill : Medicaid Eligible Individuals will be automatically enrolled in Medicaid. No choice.
Page 124 lines 24-25 HC: No company can sue GOVT. on price fixing. No "judicial review" against Govt. Monopoly.
Page 127 Lines 1-16 HC Bill : Doctors/American Medical Association - The Govt. will tell YOU what you can make! (salary)
Page 145 Line 15-17: An Employer MUST auto enroll employees into public option plan. NO CHOICE!
Page 126 Lines 22-25: Employers MUST pay for HC for part time employees AND their families.
Page 149 Lines 16-24: ANY Employer with payroll 401k & above who does not provide public option pays 8% tax on all payroll..
Page 150 Lines 9-13: Businesses with payroll btw 251k & 401k who don't provide public option pays 2-6% tax on all payroll.
Page 167 Lines 18-23: ANY individual who doesn't have acceptable HC according to Govt. will be taxed 2.5% of income.
Page 170 Lines 1-3 HC Bill : Any NON-RESIDENT Alien is exempt from individual taxes. (Americans will pay).
Page 195 HC Bill : Officers & employees of HC Admin. (GOVT.) will have access to ALL Americans finances/personal records.
Page 203 Line 14-15 HC: "The tax imposed under this section shall not be treated as tax" Yes, it says that!
Page 239 Line 14-24 HC Bill : Govt. will reduce physician services for Medicaid Seniors, low income and poor are affected.
Page 241 Line 6-8 HC Bill : Doctors --doesn't matter what specialty you have, you'll all be paid the same!
Page 25! 3 Line 1 0-18: Govt. sets value of Doctor's time, profession, judgment, etc. Literally value of humans.
Page 265 Sec 1131: Govt. mandates & controls productivity for private HC industries.
Page 268 Sec 1141: Federal Govt regulates rental & purchase of power driven wheelchairs.
Page 272 SEC. 1145: TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CANCER HOSPITALS- Cancer patients - welcome to rationing!
Page 280 Sec 1151: The Govt. will penalize hospitals for whatever Govt. deems preventable re-admissions.
Page 298 Lines 9-11: Doctors, treat a patient during initial admission that results in a re-admission - Govt... will penalize you.
Page 317 L 13-20: PROHIBITION on ownership/investment. Govt. tells Doctors what/how much they can own!
Page 317-318 lines 21-25, 1-3: PROHIBITION on expansion - Govt. is mandating hospitals cannot expand.
Page 321 2-13: Hospitals have opportunity to apply for exception BUT community input is required. (ACORN?!!)
Page 335 L 16-25 Pg 336-339: Govt. mandates establishment of outcome based measures. HC the way they want. Rationing.
Page 341 Lines 3-9: Govt. has authority to disqualify Medicare Advance Plans, HMOs, etc. Forcing people into Govt. plan.
Page 354 Sec 1177: Govt. will RESTRICT enrollment of Special needs people! Unbelievable!
Page 379 Sec 1191: Govt. creates more bureaucracy - Tele-health Advisory Comittee. Can you say HC by phone?
Page 425 Lines 4-12: Govt. mandates Advance Care Planning Consult. Think Senior Citizens end of life patients.
Page 425 Lines 17-19: Govt. will instruct & consult regarding living wills, durable powers of attorney. Mandatory!
Page 425 Lines 22-25, 426 Lines 1-3: Govt. provides approved list of end of life sources, guiding you in death. (assisted suicide)
Page 427 Lines 15-24: Govt mandates program for orders for end of life! The Govt has a say in how your life ends.
Page 429 Lines 1-9: An "advanced care planning consultant" will be used frequently as patients health deteriorates.
Page 429 Lines 10-12: "advanced care consultation" may include an ORDER for end of life plans. AN ORDER from GOVT.!
Page 429 Lines 13-25: The Govt. will specify which Doctors can write an end of life order.
Page 430 Lines 11-15: The Govt. will decide what level of treatment you will have at end of life!
Page 469: Community Based Home Medical Services= Non-profit organizations. Hello, ACORN Medical Services here!!?
Page 494-498: Govt. will cover Mental Health Services including defining, creating, rationing those services.
Senator, I guarantee that I personally will do everything possible to inform patients and my fellow physicians about the dangers of the proposed bills you and your colleagues are debating.
Furthermore, If you vote for a bill that enforces socialized medicine on the country and destroys the doctor/patient relationship, I will do everything in my power to make sure you lose your job in the next election.
Respectfully,
Stephen E. Fraser MD
Wicomico County Housing Stats
Wicomico County - August 2009 Housing Report
As you can see listings are down over 8% from August 2008. For the year to date total we are down about 10%. These are positive signs that will eventually lead to a market correction, unfortunately, most of these homes are coming off the market because of short sales and foreclosures. We’ve only broken the ice with foreclosures, as rates will continue to soar through 2010.
The big gains this month were the settlements. 45.7% increase in sales compared to August 2008! Great news for the county and goes to show that many buyers are taking advantage of the $8,000 tax credit and the lowest interest rates in years! I haven’t seen a month like this in years!
95% of the market is under $300,000. But the houses that were listed in the $400,000’s and $500,000’s are now more affordable then ever and are coming below that $300,000 threshold. The move up market is very lucrative right now – you just have to know the ins and outs of selling for profit in this market.
Ocean City Condos:
Ocean City - August 2009 Condo Report
While Wicomico County’s yearly figures are way down compared to a year ago – the Ocean City Condo market it hot! All positive signs to the market on a rebound. Great time to buy a second home or for investors to cash in. Listings are down, settlements are up! It is harder to get a loan for a second home but if you have 20% down you are in the drivers seat!
Condos like The Gateway Grand, Ocean City MD and others have reduced 30%, 40% and even over 50% just to get the bad debt off the books. But once some of these bad investments are sold – prices will begin to rise again.
Now, is the perfect time to buy…there are only 83 days left for the 1st time home buyer tax credit! To learn more about the tax credit visit http://www.theroopgroup.com/ or email Adam Roop at TheRoops@TheRoopGroup.com
George H.W. Bush's Speech To Students Drew Democratic Probe
When President George H.W. Bush delivered an education speech in October of 1991 to students at a junior high school in Washington, Democratic critics investigated the event, Washington Examiner columnist Byron York reported Tuesday.
Much has been made about the criticism surrounding President Obama's Tuesday speech to the nation's schoolchildren.
But when President George H.W. Bush delivered a similar speech in October 1991 to students at a junior high school in Washington, D.C., Democratic critics went much further and investigated the event, Washington Examiner columnist Byron York reported Tuesday.
Democrats, who controlled Congress at the time, ordered the General Accounting Office to probe the production of the speech and later summoned top Bush administration officials to Capitol Hill for a hearing, York wrote.
The Bush speech at Alice Deal Junior High School cost $26,750 -- an expenditure paid by the Department of Education -- and drew fire from Rep. William Ford, then chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, who ordered the probe.
"As the chairman of the committee charged with the authorization and implementation of education programs, I am very much interested in the justification, rationale for giving the White House scarce education funds to produce a media event."
The GAO found no wrongdoing on the part of the Bush administration
But after Bush spoke, The Washington Post implied in a front-page story that the speech was staged for the president's political benefit, and Democratic allies continued to pounce on Bush for the cost of the event.
Click here to read the entire Examiner story.
Much has been made about the criticism surrounding President Obama's Tuesday speech to the nation's schoolchildren.
But when President George H.W. Bush delivered a similar speech in October 1991 to students at a junior high school in Washington, D.C., Democratic critics went much further and investigated the event, Washington Examiner columnist Byron York reported Tuesday.
Democrats, who controlled Congress at the time, ordered the General Accounting Office to probe the production of the speech and later summoned top Bush administration officials to Capitol Hill for a hearing, York wrote.
The Bush speech at Alice Deal Junior High School cost $26,750 -- an expenditure paid by the Department of Education -- and drew fire from Rep. William Ford, then chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, who ordered the probe.
"As the chairman of the committee charged with the authorization and implementation of education programs, I am very much interested in the justification, rationale for giving the White House scarce education funds to produce a media event."
The GAO found no wrongdoing on the part of the Bush administration
But after Bush spoke, The Washington Post implied in a front-page story that the speech was staged for the president's political benefit, and Democratic allies continued to pounce on Bush for the cost of the event.
Click here to read the entire Examiner story.
Maryland State Police Define .22 Rimfire Rifles As “Assault Weapons”
Maryland --(AmmoLand.com)- In its infinite wisdom, the licensing division of the Maryland State Police has determined that certain .22 caliber rimfire rifles are “assault weapons” based solely upon there cosmetic resemblance to some firearms that are defined by Maryland law as “assault weapons.”
In a letter to attorney Frank D. Boston, III, Captain Laura Lu Herman (Commander of the MSP licensing division) wrote in part:
“The Annotated Code of Maryland, Public Safety Article 5-101, defines a regulated firearm as “a firearm that is any of the following specific assault weapons or their copies, regardless of which company produced and manufactured that assault weapon…” The precise meaning of the words “copy” or “replica” are not included in the statute suggesting that a copy or replica may be interpreted as cosmetically copied or replicated or perhaps require more similar functional qualities.”
I will take into consideration the points you have identified in your letter and will forward a request for a formal opinion from the State of Maryland Attorney General on the precise meaning of “copy” and replica” as used in Public Safety Article 5-101.
Until the opinion of the Attorney General is published relating to this matter, the Maryland State Police Licensing Division believes it is in the best interest of the public in general to continue to process the purchases of the .22 caliber Rimfire Rifles in accordance to the statutory requirements for purchases of regulated firearms.”
The real problem is: The Maryland State Police have apparently not issued a formal written bulletin to the firearms dealers informing them of this new requirement. It is entirely possible for a dealer and/or buyer to be arrested, charged, and prosecuted for violating an unwritten policy established in secret by Maryland State Police Licensing Division.
About:Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. (AGC), located in Marriottsville, Maryland. The Associated Gun Clubs of Baltimore, Inc. was formed on July 1, 1944 when a number of World War II veterans in the Baltimore, Maryland area began looking for a place for recreational and competitive shooting. They organized with several other Baltimore area shooting clubs to form the “AGC”
Delmar Elementary Presidential Speech A Flop
All that hype and nothing, a dud, a flop, notta, zilch. Our Grandson came home today and with great excitement as he informed us that there was no viewing of Obama after all.
Good work Delmar Elementary School. I'll be the President around this household.
Good work Delmar Elementary School. I'll be the President around this household.
THE PHARMACIST
Upon arriving home, a husband was met at the door by his sobbing wife. Tearfully she explained, "It's the druggist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone..
I had to call multiple times before he would even answer the phone."
Immediately, the husband drove downtown to confront the druggist and demand an apology.
Before he could say more than a word or two, the druggist told him, "Now, just a minute, listen to my side of it.. This morning the alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting up. I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I'd locked the house with both house and car keys inside and had to break a window to get my keys.
"Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket. Later, when I was about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire."
"When I finally got to the store a bunch of people were waiting for me to open up. I got the store opened and started waiting on these people, all the time the darn phone was ringing off the hook."
He continued, "Then I had to break a roll of nickels against the cash register drawer to make change, and they spilled all over the floor. I had to get down on my hands and knees to pick up the nickels and the phone was still ringing. When I came up I cracked my head on the open cash drawer, which made me stagger back against a showcase with a bunch of perfume bottles on it. Half of them hit the floor and broke."
"Meanwhile, the phone is still ringing with no let up, and I finally got back to answer it. It was your wife. She wanted to know how to use a rectal thermometer.
And believe me mister, as God is my witness, all I did was tell her."
I had to call multiple times before he would even answer the phone."
Immediately, the husband drove downtown to confront the druggist and demand an apology.
Before he could say more than a word or two, the druggist told him, "Now, just a minute, listen to my side of it.. This morning the alarm failed to go off, so I was late getting up. I went without breakfast and hurried out to the car, just to realize that I'd locked the house with both house and car keys inside and had to break a window to get my keys.
"Then, driving a little too fast, I got a speeding ticket. Later, when I was about three blocks from the store, I had a flat tire."
"When I finally got to the store a bunch of people were waiting for me to open up. I got the store opened and started waiting on these people, all the time the darn phone was ringing off the hook."
He continued, "Then I had to break a roll of nickels against the cash register drawer to make change, and they spilled all over the floor. I had to get down on my hands and knees to pick up the nickels and the phone was still ringing. When I came up I cracked my head on the open cash drawer, which made me stagger back against a showcase with a bunch of perfume bottles on it. Half of them hit the floor and broke."
"Meanwhile, the phone is still ringing with no let up, and I finally got back to answer it. It was your wife. She wanted to know how to use a rectal thermometer.
And believe me mister, as God is my witness, all I did was tell her."
REALIZE RECORDS BEGINS FILMING REALITY SHOW AS PART OF LABEL INSTITUTE
Realize Records has begun filming an innovative new reality show centered on its record label institute. The show, entitled “Realize Reality”, will follow students throughout their journey while at the Label Institute, which is now in its second year of operation. Viewers will experience the ups and downs associated with the entertainment business as the students learn the music business from the inside.
Students become part of the staff at an active indie label and have hands on experience working with music industry professionals, artists and agents. They become part of real decision making at the label and see how it influences the product. Students also become heavily involved in the behind the scenes aspects of the Unicity Performing Arts Festival and have the opportunity to be onsite for the festival. Everyone who completes the entire program receives a professional credit in the music business on a nationally released CD.
Michel Grey, Realize Records CEO states, “The students get the opportunity to be featured on the show as well as learn what it really means to be working full-time in the entertainment business. Students will have the option to opt out of the show or be featured.” The program is geared towards students who want to work professionally in the music business, musicians who want to learn how to handle their own affairs and students who wish to open their own label. Realize Records, as part of its growth expansion, has numerous opportunities available for those students interested in working in the industry. The label hires from the class, and many of last years students are now currently employed by the label. Eric Anderson, a current students says,” Very informative. Looking forward to this fun new experience.”
The school is located inside Premier Centre for the Arts located at 27 Anderson Street in Middletown, DE. The Centre’s 14 studios, theatre, recording facility, cafe and store all make up the spacious 8,000 square foot facility. 500 professional and recreational students study weekly in performance based educational programs. The Label Institute began on August 31, 2009 and will run through the end of May 2010. Classes are taught by Realize Records executives and other industry professionals. A few spaces are still available but space is limited. For more information or to get an application please visit http://www.realizerecords.com/rrli or rrli@realizerecords.com
Realize Records was formed in Los Angeles, CA in 2000 as an alternative for independent musicians. In 2003, Realize opened its East coast office in the greater Wilmington, DE area and has been aggressively developing artists who deliver depth in song writing and are spectacular live performers. The company consists of music industry veterans and critically acclaimed artists.
Students become part of the staff at an active indie label and have hands on experience working with music industry professionals, artists and agents. They become part of real decision making at the label and see how it influences the product. Students also become heavily involved in the behind the scenes aspects of the Unicity Performing Arts Festival and have the opportunity to be onsite for the festival. Everyone who completes the entire program receives a professional credit in the music business on a nationally released CD.
Michel Grey, Realize Records CEO states, “The students get the opportunity to be featured on the show as well as learn what it really means to be working full-time in the entertainment business. Students will have the option to opt out of the show or be featured.” The program is geared towards students who want to work professionally in the music business, musicians who want to learn how to handle their own affairs and students who wish to open their own label. Realize Records, as part of its growth expansion, has numerous opportunities available for those students interested in working in the industry. The label hires from the class, and many of last years students are now currently employed by the label. Eric Anderson, a current students says,” Very informative. Looking forward to this fun new experience.”
The school is located inside Premier Centre for the Arts located at 27 Anderson Street in Middletown, DE. The Centre’s 14 studios, theatre, recording facility, cafe and store all make up the spacious 8,000 square foot facility. 500 professional and recreational students study weekly in performance based educational programs. The Label Institute began on August 31, 2009 and will run through the end of May 2010. Classes are taught by Realize Records executives and other industry professionals. A few spaces are still available but space is limited. For more information or to get an application please visit http://www.realizerecords.com/rrli or rrli@realizerecords.com
Realize Records was formed in Los Angeles, CA in 2000 as an alternative for independent musicians. In 2003, Realize opened its East coast office in the greater Wilmington, DE area and has been aggressively developing artists who deliver depth in song writing and are spectacular live performers. The company consists of music industry veterans and critically acclaimed artists.
Another Blonde Moment
During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:
MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy
When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters long.
MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy
When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters long.
Political Budget Cuts
Last month Gov. Martin O'Malley told a WTOP radio audience that when cutting state aid to the state's 24 local subdivisions he would "make sure the cuts were shared in a fair way."
A week later everyone found out what "fair" means to O'Malley when he unveiled $210 million in local aid cuts that protect some counties while slamming others.
Here's how the game works: The state distributes some $6.4 billion annually in direct aid to the locals via dozens of various grants and programs using dozens of different formulas and criteria. For instance, police aid is distributed per capita but with extra cash for counties with high population densities. Transportation aid is based on population and on each local jurisdiction's miles of highway.
The state aid grants and their distribution formulas are largely based on politics, not merits. So savvy state lawmakers who flex their political muscle end up with grants and formulas that pump the maximum state aid dollars into their jurisdictions.
And for every aid dollar that comes from the state the locals pay one less dollar in local taxes. That's called "bringing home the bacon (i.e., other people's money)."
More than 70 percent of Maryland's state aid is "equalized" i.e. distributed inverse to each county's wealth, because the less affluent counties have the votes to fleece the affluent. As a result, the less affluent counties get most of the state aid. That's why 49 percent of Somerset County's local budget comes from state aid but only 14 percent of Montgomery's. So when cutting state aid "in a fair way" you'd expect pro-rata reductions — the same percentage reduction applied to every county's total state aid, right?
Wrong, just as the state aid levels are determined by politics, so are the cuts. Instead of cutting every county or every state aid program equally, O'Malley placed most aid programs off limits and concentrated his cuts on only 14 percent (four grants) of the total $6.4 billion state aid total. And, yes, these are the same four aid grants he slashed in his January budget. This selective cutting protects favored counties at the expense of others.
GO HERE to read more.
A week later everyone found out what "fair" means to O'Malley when he unveiled $210 million in local aid cuts that protect some counties while slamming others.
Here's how the game works: The state distributes some $6.4 billion annually in direct aid to the locals via dozens of various grants and programs using dozens of different formulas and criteria. For instance, police aid is distributed per capita but with extra cash for counties with high population densities. Transportation aid is based on population and on each local jurisdiction's miles of highway.
The state aid grants and their distribution formulas are largely based on politics, not merits. So savvy state lawmakers who flex their political muscle end up with grants and formulas that pump the maximum state aid dollars into their jurisdictions.
And for every aid dollar that comes from the state the locals pay one less dollar in local taxes. That's called "bringing home the bacon (i.e., other people's money)."
More than 70 percent of Maryland's state aid is "equalized" i.e. distributed inverse to each county's wealth, because the less affluent counties have the votes to fleece the affluent. As a result, the less affluent counties get most of the state aid. That's why 49 percent of Somerset County's local budget comes from state aid but only 14 percent of Montgomery's. So when cutting state aid "in a fair way" you'd expect pro-rata reductions — the same percentage reduction applied to every county's total state aid, right?
Wrong, just as the state aid levels are determined by politics, so are the cuts. Instead of cutting every county or every state aid program equally, O'Malley placed most aid programs off limits and concentrated his cuts on only 14 percent (four grants) of the total $6.4 billion state aid total. And, yes, these are the same four aid grants he slashed in his January budget. This selective cutting protects favored counties at the expense of others.
GO HERE to read more.