Albero 1 Robinson 0

If you want to know the details Joe will be at the Fountains Lagoon Bar from 6 til 10 tonight. Judge Hayman denied Robinson his peace order and advised him to rethink his civil suit. The 1st Amendment is still in order.

Did You Get Your Pumpkin?

It might be hard to make pumpkin pie this year. "Soggy fields" and "fungus," the perennial banes of the pumpkin farmer, have left tons of pumpkins rotting in the field and created the very real possibility that there may be a shortage of canned pumpkin this season.

The problem is worse because 2008 was also a bad pumpkin harvest, which means there is little backstock to rely on.

We call upon Obama to release the Strategic Pumpkin Reserves.

If you can't get any canned pumpkin, you can also go to your farmer's market and buy some butternut squash. Roast it in the oven and use just like the good ol' canned stuff.

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Firefighter Catches Heat For Anti-Obama Stickers

A firefighter says he is in hot water with his department after his supervisors noticed his anti-Obama bumper stickers and banned him from parking inside the firehouse based on his political views.

"It's freedom of speech as far as I'm concerned," Hartford, Conn., firefighter Mike Di'Giacomo told WFSB-TV. "This is my personal vehicle."

Di'Giacomo has worked for the fire department for 10 years. He said a supervisor noticed his stickers and told him he could not park his SUV inside the firehouse, something his fellow firefighters are allowed to do. The bumper stickers read:

"Somewhere in Kenya, a village is missing its idiot."

"I'll keep my guns, freedom, & money ... you can keep the 'change!'"

"Obama Bin Lyin'. Impeach Now!"

More here..

Delegates Conway and Mathias Visit AFP in Worcester County

Tuesday night, just before Thanksgiving, the Ocean Pines Community Center was a buzz with activity. Our State Delegates; Jim Mathias and Norm Conway both made presentations and took about 20 questions from a a large crowd of approximately120 people from Americans for Prosperity, Worcester Chapter.
First, I want to give Mathias and Conway props for coming out to this town hall style meeting and spending over an hour and a half answering some pretty tough questions. Given that the economy and jobs top most people's list of concerns in the poor economic climate of the state of Maryland, folks are more engaged than ever. It was impressive to see such a large, informed group, regarding state legislation.

Too many legislators choose to shield themselves from their constituency these days, which is more wrong than I can point out in this short article. In contrast; Conway and Mathias did show up. They should be commended for that.

Now, I wonder if we can can Kratovil on the calender?

Anyway, as you may know these two delegates are democrats and AFP has been accused by some confused people to be some republican front group. If this were true, these two gentleman would not have been invited nor would they have attended tonight's meeting. AFP is a FISCAL conservative group, and these principled policies just happened to conflict with the current state of over spending, no accountability, and bad business policies in Maryland and in this country.

Steve Lind, Worcester County's AFP Chair opened the meeting and AFP's state director; David Swartz said a few words before The delegates were introduced in front of the interested crowd.

Mathias kicked things off reminding folks of how proud we should be of Worcester county, it's beach resort, it's local hospital, and the services the state has provided. He defended Governor O'Malley, by saying O'Malley had already reduced the states budget by 4.6 billion and "in the last fiscal budget, the governor cut billions." Mathias said that there are "a thousand sets of fingerprints of that got us where we are today." He admitted that he did "vote for the tax bill."

Conway gave an overview of his history on the eastern shore, having grown up here and being a teacher, a school vice principle, a principle, and in local government before he became a state delegate, now serving on the Appropriations Committee. He said "people ask if I'm a conservative or a liberal. I say I'm a mix of both. When it comes to seniors I'm probably a liberal." Regarding the entitlements they have paid into all their life for Medicare. "As for the young people, I thank God for the teachers I had." saying we need to provide young people "with every opportunity for the 21st century." "We have rights but we must be responsible" he said. "so, when it comes to young people, I guess I'm a liberal too." Conway went on to say that investments are what people put in with the time, efforts and their money" and that "people have invested in programs and services and those are also investments."

After their brief statements; there were many questions from the audience specific to local spending, cap and trade, the CAFO legislation constricting jobs, the poultry industry, term limits, the Maryland millionaires tax, campaign funding, the issues with the Chesapeake bay, taxes, job initiatives, and spending. There were some contentious moments. I can't say for sure that there were any decisive answers. I got a bit caught up in all the goings on to make note of it all, but there surely will be articles in the local papers in the coming days with more of their perspective on the Q&A. I heard many folks complain that various questions were not answered, directly, but that's sadly politics for you, I guess?

Rest assured however, we did video tape it so the record will be available once uploaded to YouTube. We'll be sure to pass it along here.

Funny thing is, Mr. Conway was my elementary school vice principle, way back when. I didn't think so at that time, but he really is a nice man.

I never really knew Mathias, even though I had a condo during his tenure as mayor in Ocean City. I had the unusual opportunity to sit down with him tonight, after the meeting over a beer, and I really did enjoy the conversation.

I can't say I don't like these gentlemen, because I do. We just have a fundamental difference of opinion of the role of government in our lives. Unfortunately they have been a part of growing it, whereby people like myself think it needs to be rolled back. Jim didn't think we were too far apart on the issues but it now comes time for due diligence and to check voting records for those that seek to retain their seats or run for higher office.

What will happen in 2012 remains to be seen. I have some insight on these man's plans that I'll detail at a later date along with their voting records and you can decide.
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A Stimulus Pool For Small Businesses Runs Dry

A pot of stimulus money set aside for small business loans has run out, CNN Money reports.

Congress gave the Small Business Administration $375 million to help small businesses get loans in a tough credit market. That money was used to waive the fees usually charged to banks that want the SBA to guarantee loans they make to small businesses. The money also went to raise the cap on how much of the loan the SBA would guarantee, to 90 percent of the loan. Despite the incentives, CNN Money reports that the number of bank loans backed by the SBA in the year that ended Sept. 30 still fell by a third over the previous year.

An organization that describes itself as “the nation’s principal voice for the medical group practice profession” has warned that the government risks “squandering” the billions of stimulus dollars set aside for health information technology. ModernHealthcare.com reports that the Medical Group Management Association sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services warning that “an inappropriate definition of meaningful use and inefficient use of the program will … result in the needless squandering of resources and significant disruption to the nation care system.” Health care providers can qualify for the estimated $34 billion in federal stimulus reimbursements for health IT by showing that they have electronic health-record systems installed, and showing that those systems are being used in a “meaningful manner.” But the government has yet to fully define what that means.

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Christmas For Kids

The Fruitland Police & Fire Departments

invite you to participate in their 2009

“CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS”

This campaign will combine fundraising and collection efforts for families in need through the assistance of local businesses, churches and community residents. Collection boxes will be available at:

Fruitland City Hall

Fruitland Fire Department

Sonic Drive-In

Dollar General

Crossroads Church of God

The community is invited to help with this wonderful effort by donating new toys, clothing or gift certificates/cards.

All donations will be accepted:

November 27 – December 16, 2009.

All items received will be gift-wrapped and delivered by Santa and his helpers on December 19, 2009.

Community Crime Prevention

Sheriff Mike Lewis and Chief Ed Lashley have announced that they will be jointly hosting a Community Crime Prevention Seminar to be held on the Campus of Salisbury University on Tuesday Dec 1, 2009 beginning at 7 PM. All residents of Wicomico County along with the Campus Community are invited to attend. Any questions may be directed to: 1st SGT Tim Robinson WCSO 410-548-4890

Community Crime Prevention Seminar

Tuesday
December 1, 2009
7:00 PM
Salisbury University
University Center – Nanticoke Room

Topics
Personal Safety
How to be a Good Witness
What Happens when I am a victim of a Crime?
Neighborhood Watch

The City Of Salisbury City Park Lighting Ceremony

It will take place this Saturday at 5:00 PM in the Park. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

Who I Am Makes A Difference

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HOW TO STEP OFF AIR FORCE ONE WITH DIGNITY

Horrors? What Horrors?

At a recent dinner of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, Alan Kors, University of Pennsylvania history professor, gave the evening's keynote address. What he revealed about the dereliction and character weakness of academics, intellectuals, media elites and politicians was by no means complimentary-- Professor Kors said that over the years, he has frequently asked students how many deaths were caused by Joseph Stalin and Mao Tsetung and their successors. Routinely, they gave numbers in the thousands. Kors says that's equivalent to saying the Nazis are responsible for the deaths of just a few hundred Jews. But here's the record: Nazis were responsible for the deaths of 20 million of their own people and those in nations they conquered. Between 1917 and 1983, Stalin and his successors murdered, or were otherwise responsible for the deaths of, 62 million of their own people. Between 1949 and 1987, Mao Tsetung and his successors were responsible for the deaths of 76 million Chinese.

Professor Kors asks why are the horrors of Nazism so well known and widely condemned, but not those of socialism and communism? For decades after World War II, people have hunted down and sought punishment for Nazi murderers. How much hunting down and seeking punishment for Stalinist and Maoist murderers? In Europe, especially Germany, hoisting the swastika-emblazoned Nazi flag is a crime. It's acceptable to hoist and march under a flag emblazoned with the former USSR's hammer and sickle. Even in the U.S., it's acceptable to praise mass murderers, as Anita Dunn, President Obama's communications director, did in a commencement address for St. Andrews Episcopal High School at Washington National Cathedral where she said Mao Tsetung was one of her heroes. Whether it's the academic community, the media elite or politicians, there is a great tolerance for the ideas of socialism -- a system that has caused more deaths and human misery than all other systems combined.

Professor Kors did not say this but the reason why the world's leftists give the world's most horrible murderers a pass is because they sympathize with their socioeconomic goals, which include government ownership and/or control over the means of production. In the U.S., the call is for government control, through regulations, as opposed to ownership. Unfortunately, it matters little whether there is a Democratically or Republican-controlled Congress and White House; the march toward greater government control continues. It just happens at a quicker pace with Democrats in charge.

More from Dr. Walter Williams..

Anti-Obama Billboard Stirs Controversy

WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. - Call it Freedom of Speech. A billboard recently erected in Wheat Ridge compares President Barack Obama to a terrorist and questions his U.S. citizenship.

The billboard, located at 4855 Miller Road, shows two cartoonish images of Obama wearing a Muslim turban and reads "PRESIDENT or JIHAD?"

It also says "BIRTH CERTIFICATE - PROVE IT!" alluding to the conspiracy theory which claims Barack Obama was born in Kenya rather than Hawaii, which would disqualify him for the office of President.

The words "WAKE UP AMERICA! REMEMBER FT. HOOD!" appear on the bottom of the billboard.

The sign belongs to a car dealership.

"Since Fort Hood, I've had it," owner Phil Wolf told FOX 31 News Friday. "You can't suggest things. You can't profile. You gotta call a spade a spade."

"Everything I have read about Mr. Obama points right to the fact that he is a Muslim. And that is the agenda of what Muslim is all about. It's about anti-American, it's about anti-Christianity," Wolf said.

The Anti-Defamation League condemned the sign, as did AM760 radio host David Sirota, who discussed the sign and interviewed Wolf on his program Friday morning.

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The Secret To A Good Marriage

Adding Insult To Infamy

26 years after attack on Marine barracks in Beirut, families stymied again in bid for restitution

On Veterans Day, Christine Devlin stood in the cold in Westwood for the unveiling of a new memorial to local soldiers lost overseas, including her son Michael, one of the 241 servicemen killed in the bombing of the US Marine barracks in Lebanon in 1983.

Devlin is among 30 Massachusetts relatives of victims of the Beirut attack who have been fighting for more than a decade to get compensation for what many consider the first major terrorist attack against the United States. After a federal judge ruled in 2007 that Iran was liable for $2.65 billion in damages to be shared by 150 families seeking restitution, they believed they were on the cusp of victory.

But now, the Obama administration is going to court to try to block payments from Iranian assets that the families’ lawyers want seized, contending that it would jeopardize sensitive negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program and establish a potentially damaging precedent.

In a little-noticed filing in federal court, the Justice Department is arguing that giving the money to the victims “can have significant, detrimental impact on our foreign relations, as well as the reciprocal treatment of the United States and its extensive overseas property holdings.’’

The Obama administration’s position is a blow to those like Devlin, who is still waiting for some measure of justice for her son, who was 21 when Hezbollah terrorists rammed a suicide truck bomb into the peacekeepers’ headquarters.

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Ft. Hood Picture

Ft. Hood

A man had a TV on in his office when news of the military base
shootings came on. The husband of one of his employees was stationed
there.


He called her into his office and the minute he told her what was going
on, she got a text message from her husband saying, "I am okay."
The cell phone started ringing right after that. It was an ER nurse.
She said , "I'm the one who just sent you a text, not your husband."
She thought the message would be comforting, but she immediately
knew she had to let the wife know what was going on. She said, "I am sorry
but your husband has been shot four times and he is in surgery."

The wife left Southern Clinic in Dothan and drove all night.

Here is the photo I just received from my brother that was taken today in the hospital room. He is awake and will

recover. His wife, who lives in Dothan , made it to Ft. Hood about the time he was waking up.


Thought I'd share this great outcome.

What!!! No news crews and cameras. This is how a statesman responds and pays respect to those in uniform.

Obama To Unveil Plan To Add Troops In Afghanistan

WASHINGTON – War-weary Americans will support more fighting in Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, President Barack Obama declared Tuesday, announcing he was ready to spell out war plans virtually sure to include tens of thousands more U.S. troops.

He is expected to make his case to the nation in a Tuesday night speech, even as the military completes plans to begin sending in reinforcements in the spring.

Eight years after the Sept. 11 attacks led the U.S. into Afghanistan, Obama said it is still in America's vital national interest to "dismantle and destroy" al-Qaida terrorists and extremist allies. "I intend to finish the job," he said.

Obama said he would announce after Thanksgiving his decision on additional troops, and military, congressional and other sources said the occasion would be a Tuesday night televised speech laying out his plans for expanding the Afghan conflict — and then ultimately ending America's military role.

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Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

Congressional Candidate Lieutenant Colonel Allen West

LFL - Seattle Vs. San Diego Game Highlights

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving
to one and all

May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs!

New War Tax For Rich May Be Needed To Fund Afghan War

bloomberg.com:

Higher-income Americans should be taxed to pay for more troops sent to Afghanistan and NATO should provide half of the new soldiers, said Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

An "additional income tax to the upper brackets, folks earning more than $200,000 or $250,000" a year, could fund more troops, Levin, a Michigan Democrat, said in an interview for Bloomberg Television's "Political Capital With Al Hunt," airing this weekend.

Read the whole story: bloomberg.com

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 21 November 2009
Location: 700 block of Olivia Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect:
1. Andre M. Niskey, Jr., 23, Salisbury, MD
2. Keandra L. Hargis, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 November 2009 at 1:29 AM, a deputy on patrol stopped two individuals, Andre Niskey Jr. and Keandra Hargis, walking on Olivia Street in Salisbury. Because of circumstances that that existed that seemed suspicious to the deputy, the deputy checked the area where the two individuals had been standing. Upon doing that, the deputy located a baggie containing 12 individually wrapped baggies of crack cocaine. Based on what the deputy found, it appeared that both individuals were involved in the distribution of the recovered crack cocaine.

Both Niskey and Hargis were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, both subjects were detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute

Incident: Flee and Elude
Date of Incident: 21 November 2009
Location: 1700 block of Wilson Lane, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Russell Kendrick Griffith, 34, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 November 2009 at 10:29 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Cadillac later found to be operated by Russell Griffith of Salisbury for speeding on Jersey Road. Upon initiating the traffic stop, Griffith turned onto Bailey Lane in an apparent attempt to elude the deputy. Griffith then turned on to Wilson Lane and bailed out of his vehicle, continuing his attempts to elude the deputy by fleeing on foot. While pursuing Griffith on foot, the deputy lost sight of him behind a residence.

During his subsequent investigation the deputy managed to positively identify Griffith as the driver who fled on foot. The deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Griffith and located him the next day. Upon arrest Griffith stated that he fled from the deputy because he knew his license was suspended and he was scared of being caught while in that status.

Post arrest, Griffith was transported to Central Booking where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Griffith was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Attempt by Driver to Flee and Elude

Incident: Resisting Arrest
Date of Incident: 19 November 2009
Location: 700 block of Church St, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Walt R. Schirling, 49, Seaford, DE

Narrative: On 19 November 2009 at 2:25 PM, a deputy was on Church Street in Salisbury, MD when the deputy recognized an individual that the deputy knew to be wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. The deputy approached the individual, Walt Schirling, when Schirling ran behind a nearby house. The deputy pursued Schirling on foot down an alley between Barclay St and Charles St. and Schirling was apprehended when he tried to hide behind a parked car.

Schirling was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Schirling was held on $5,000.00 bond.

Additionally, Schirling was served with a Circuit Court Violation of Probation arrest warrant and a District Court Arrest warrant for Assault.

Charges:
Resisting Arrest
Failure to Obey a Order from a Law Enforcement Office

Incident: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Date of Incident: 20 November 2009
Location: 200 block of Main Street, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Christopher L. Everage, 25, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 20 November 2009 at 4:33 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office saw an individual that he believed was wanted, exit a vehicle and enter a residence in the 200 block of Main Street in Mardela Springs. The deputy was able to run a query on the vehicle and the registered owner utilizing his in car mobile data terminal which confirmed that the subject, Christopher L. Everage was in fact wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for Distribution of CDS. The deputy confronted Everage when he exited the residence and placed him under arrest. Post arrest, the deputy discovered marijuana and Oxycodone in Everage’s possession.

Everage was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance on the on view charges and the outstanding arrest warrant, Everage was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Possession of CDS

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 20 November 2009
Location: 1000 block of Kenosha Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tasia R. Jones, 18, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 20 November 2009 at 3:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico Count Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the burglary of a residence undergoing renovation in the 1000 block of Kenosha Avenue in Salisbury. During the investigation, the deputy located items inside the residence with the name of “Tasia Jones” on them. The deputy located Jones the following day in Salisbury and when confronted about the incident, Jones admitted to the deputy that she had entered the residence unlawfully.

Jones was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Jones was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Burglary 4th Degree

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 22 November 2009
Location: 600 block of S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kevin R. Wallace, 24, Landover, MD

Narrative: On 22 November 2009 at 1:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a large crowd in the parking lot of the Wawa convenience store located in the 600 block of S. Salisbury Blvd. The deputy pulled into the parking lot and attempted to address an individual who was standing in the parking lot with an open container of beer. During the encounter, a third subject, Kevin Wallace, approached the deputy using belligerent and profane language towards the deputy. The deputy advised Wallace to leave the area. Wallace came back twice continuing his belligerence towards the deputy. At one point Wallace was standing in the entrance to Wawa, blocking entrance and egress for other patrons, while Wallace yelled at the deputy.

The deputy placed Wallace under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed. After an initial appearance, Wallace was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Obstruct and Hinder Free Passage in a Public Place
Disturbance of the Peace
Obstruct and hinder a Law Enforcement Office

Incident: Possession of a Handgun
Date of Incident: 24 November 2009
Location: Ebenezer Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Carlos O. Walton, 25, Exmore, VA

Narrative: On 24 November 2009 at 12:46 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Carlos Walton of Exmore, VA, on Ebenezer Drive in Salisbury. The deputy stopped Walton’s vehicle for displaying a tag belonging to another vehicle. Upon stopping Walton, the deputy initiated a search of the vehicle and located a 9mm handgun in the trunk of the vehicle. Corresponding 9mm ammunition was then located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. During questioning, Walton admitted that he knowingly drove from Exmore, VA to Salisbury with the handgun in the vehicle.

The deputy placed Walton under arrest for the illegal possession of the handgun 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, Walton was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Transport a Handgun in a Vehicle

Incident: Attempted Burglary
Date of Incident: 22 November 2009
Location: 100 block of May Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Matthew C. Loomis, 18, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 22 November 2009 at 4:50 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary call in the 100 block of May Drive in Salisbury, MD. Upon arrival the deputy discovered that the homeowner was awaked by Matthew Loomis attempting to enter his residence. The homeowner stated that Loomis came to the front door and began knocking and ringing the doorbell. When the homeowner did not open the door, Loomis went to the rear door and began turning the knob in an attempt to open the door.

During the deputy’s encounter with Loomis who was still on the property upon arrival, the deputy observed that Loomis was visibly under the influence of alcohol. The deputy placed Loomis 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 encounter, Loomis was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Trespass
Attempted Burglary 4th degree burglary

XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING EXCEPTIONAL

If you go to this web site, http://www.letssaythanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! It is FREE and it only takes a second.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.

This takes just 10 seconds and it's a wonderful way to say thank you.

Please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.

Thanks for taking to time to support our military!

Today's Survey Quiestion

Where Will You Be Spending Thanksgiving?

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Circling Sharks Smell American Blood

On his recent trip to Asia, President Obama found China, Japan and South Korea — like many nations these days — in no mood to hear more American lectures.

Beijing is worried about owning so much American debt. Tokyo is tiring of an American military base in Okinawa, and wants to redefine its relationship with us. Seoul is starting to doubt American commitment to keep it safe from North Korea.

Why all the sudden pushback to our charismatic president?

Our dollar is crashing, while the price of gold is soaring. The budget deficit has never been worse — and the president wants to float even more debt for healthcare and energy initiatives.

By the end of this presidential term, we may add another $9 trillion to our already astronomical $11 trillion debt. Unemployment has already topped 10 percent. This quarter's trade deficit reached a near-historic high. Our debtors and oil exporters talk of scrapping the dollar as the common international currency.

American hesitation abroad reflects the shaky economic news. In Afghanistan, we can't decide whether to seek victory or admit defeat — or simply vote present by keeping the status quo. President Obama reached out to enemies like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. But so far they remain unimpressed, despite his apologizing for an assortment of supposed past American sins.

The Chinese don't listen all that much anymore to our sermons on their human-rights, coal-burning and free-trade abuses — not when they hold $1.5 trillion in U.S. assets. The president took a lot of flak for bowing to Saudi royals and the Japanese emperor. But why wouldn't he show deference — given America's huge dependence on foreign oil and Japanese imports?

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The Sermon On The Mount 60 Seconds

Holiday Concert Listings For Wicomico Schools

Concerts, parades and other musical events for the December holidays and winter are listed below, by date and then by school. Please contact the school for additional information.

Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day

Alto Sax player Molly Potvin; and Color Guard members Morgan Phillips and Tyler Andrew from James M. Bennett High School will participate in the Tournament of Bands, All-Star Marching Band at the Akia Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA.

Monday, Nov. 30

Many of the Fruitland Primary 2nd-Graders who will be putting on the school’s holiday program on Dec. 10 (The Elves’ Impersonator) will also participate in the Fruitland Tree Lighting festivities on Monday, Nov. 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

The James M. Bennett High School Band will perform at the Fruitland Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Fruitland City Hall, 6:30 p.m. Various groups, including the JMB Band, will perform. The evening will close with a visit from Santa on a Fruitland Fire Truck.

Pocomoke Christmas Parade, 7 p.m.: Mardela Middle and High School, Salisbury Middle School

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Swimming Pool Rescue

HOLIDAY DRIVING - NO TIME FOR TURKEYS

(Pikesville, MD) – While the YouTube video of a turkey actually driving a car has yet to be found, the practice of calling discourteous or unsafe drivers ‘turkeys’ is often employed by frustrated drivers traveling for the holidays, especially if the kids and/or grandmother are in the car. Maryland State Police are hoping the talk of turkeys this week remains aimed at either the guest of honor at Thursday’s table, or the actions of football players as described by armchair quarterbacks.

To help keep Maryland roads safe, State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan has directed patrol troopers across the state to focus their efforts on traffic enforcement aimed at drivers endangering the safety of others. “Our road patrol priorities this week and through the New Year will be initiatives focusing on aggressive drivers, drunk drivers, those driving above the speed limit, and those committing other violations that endanger our citizens and those visiting Maryland during the holidays,” Colonel Sheridan said. “The potential for traffic fatalities and injuries is higher during the coming weeks due to increased automobile travel and an increase in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. We will do all we can to diminish that potential and keep our highways safe.”

State Police Field Operations Bureau Chief Lt. Colonel G. Rob Turano has ordered commanders at all 22 barracks to employ high visibility patrols, especially for speed enforcement on Maryland interstates. Special teams of troopers will also be saturating areas known to have a high frequency of DUI arrests or drunken driving related crashes.

When not handling calls for service, all patrol troopers will be involved in traffic enforcement efforts. They will be supplemented by additional troopers working on overtime speed and DUI enforcement details. Overtime will be funded through special federal and state speed/aggressive driver enforcement and DUI enforcement grants.

Troopers are also asking for the public’s help in locating drunk drivers. If a possible drunk driver is observed, motorists are asked to call 911 when safe to do so.

Shoppers should also expect to see more troopers making regular patrol checks around shopping centers. Troopers will be working with local law enforcement agencies in combined patrols at shopping centers and malls across Maryland.

Troopers hope those drivers who might be identified as “turkeys” change their unsafe driving behavior. And, of course, if an actually turkey is found driving a car, troopers will make the apprehension and turn the bird over to animal control. Dash-cam footage will be immediately forwarded to YouTube.

REPORT DRUNK DRIVERS – CALL 911