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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Malcolm X Assassin Is Freed On Parole In NYC
69-year-old convict was the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing
NEW YORK - The only man to admit shooting Malcolm X was freed on parole Tuesday, 45 years after he assassinated the civil rights leader.
Thomas Hagan, the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, was freed from a Manhattan prison where he spent two days a week under a work-release program, state Department of Correctional Services spokeswoman Linda Foglia said.
Hagan, 69, has said he was one of three gunmen who shot Malcolm X as he began a speech at Harlem's Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965. But Hagan has said the two men convicted with him were not involved.
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NEW YORK - The only man to admit shooting Malcolm X was freed on parole Tuesday, 45 years after he assassinated the civil rights leader.
Thomas Hagan, the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, was freed from a Manhattan prison where he spent two days a week under a work-release program, state Department of Correctional Services spokeswoman Linda Foglia said.
Hagan, 69, has said he was one of three gunmen who shot Malcolm X as he began a speech at Harlem's Audubon Ballroom on Feb. 21, 1965. But Hagan has said the two men convicted with him were not involved.
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Here's What's Left After Last Night's Explosion In Laurel
Joe this is what the remains look like after the explosion.The Night Note: McDonnell's Take On AZ Immigration Law
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HICCUPS HAMPER NEW RAILCARS, COULD DELAY SILVER LINE Metro needs new railcars soon, but efforts to order new cars have hit a few bumps. MWAA, which is managing the Silver Line project, is objecting to costs, and Maryland's cuts to capital spending could imperil the needed commissioning facility at Greenbelt. If Metro can't buy and commission new cars, the Silver Line might not be able to open in 2013.
On Thursday, the Washington Post reported on objections about railcar costs by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which is building the Silver Line. (Greater Greater Washington)
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HICCUPS HAMPER NEW RAILCARS, COULD DELAY SILVER LINE Metro needs new railcars soon, but efforts to order new cars have hit a few bumps. MWAA, which is managing the Silver Line project, is objecting to costs, and Maryland's cuts to capital spending could imperil the needed commissioning facility at Greenbelt. If Metro can't buy and commission new cars, the Silver Line might not be able to open in 2013.
On Thursday, the Washington Post reported on objections about railcar costs by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which is building the Silver Line. (Greater Greater Washington)
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A Comment Worthy Of A Post
Joe,
First and foremost, prayers go out to this family and the children. Thank god they were protected by Jesus. Second of all, amongst all of the chaos last night. My daughter inlaw was in the emergency room. I believe it was almost 2 a.m. in the morning. I noticed 2 men in blue uniforms later being told they were salisbury ems keep entering the emergency room time after time with several different patients.The nurse explained how it was one of the childrens birthday. The same 2 gentlemen at about 2 a.m. the pulled up to the doors and unloaded what looked to be an ambulance full of toys and gifts for the 3 little boys who had sufferred apparent burns from the explosion. I asked the nurse to find out there names so that they could somehow be recognized however she was not sure. The 2 men walked in with tons of gifts and then quietly made an exit before even speaking with the parents of the victims. I just thought this was such a great example of passion to help others without recognition. Kudos to all involved in the rescue efforts and to those 2 unsung hero's who made that childs birthday better then what it could have been.
Sincerely,
Sue Brumbley
First and foremost, prayers go out to this family and the children. Thank god they were protected by Jesus. Second of all, amongst all of the chaos last night. My daughter inlaw was in the emergency room. I believe it was almost 2 a.m. in the morning. I noticed 2 men in blue uniforms later being told they were salisbury ems keep entering the emergency room time after time with several different patients.The nurse explained how it was one of the childrens birthday. The same 2 gentlemen at about 2 a.m. the pulled up to the doors and unloaded what looked to be an ambulance full of toys and gifts for the 3 little boys who had sufferred apparent burns from the explosion. I asked the nurse to find out there names so that they could somehow be recognized however she was not sure. The 2 men walked in with tons of gifts and then quietly made an exit before even speaking with the parents of the victims. I just thought this was such a great example of passion to help others without recognition. Kudos to all involved in the rescue efforts and to those 2 unsung hero's who made that childs birthday better then what it could have been.
Sincerely,
Sue Brumbley
UPDATE: DUMP TRUCK CRASHES INTO BUILDING IN OCEAN CITY
On April 27, 2010, at approximately 08:46 a.m., Ocean City Police and Fire Departments responded to the Sand Pebble Condominium located at 6406 Coastal Highway, in reference to a dump truck striking the condominium.
Officers arrived at the scene and determined that a commercial dump truck had actually struck a car that was stopped for a red light on the southbound side of Coastal Highway at 65th Street. The car (4-door Honda Accord) was forced into the intersection after which the dump truck careened to the left of the intersection and proceeded south on the northbound side of Coastal Highway, eventually driving over the sidewalk and into the bottom floor of the Sand Pebble Condominium before coming to a stop. The dump truck did not strike any vehicles traveling in the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway.
The driver of the dump truck, identified as an 80-year-old male, (name is not being released at this time), was trapped in the truck and had to be rescued by Ocean City Fire Department personnel. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment of unknown non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord, identified as an 82-year-old woman (name is not being released at this time), was examined at the scene by OC Paramedics, however, did not require any treatment. Some individual units at the Sand Pebble Condominium were occupied at the time of the crash, however, the units struck were unoccupied.
The crash is being investigated by members of the Ocean City Police Traffic Safety Unit. Preliminary investigation has revealed the driver of the dump truck may have suffered from a medical condition, which caused him to lose consciousness and subsequent control of the truck. No charges have been filed at this time.
The Ocean City Building Inspector is at the scene at the Sand Pebble Condominium assessing the structural integrity of the building.
Officers arrived at the scene and determined that a commercial dump truck had actually struck a car that was stopped for a red light on the southbound side of Coastal Highway at 65th Street. The car (4-door Honda Accord) was forced into the intersection after which the dump truck careened to the left of the intersection and proceeded south on the northbound side of Coastal Highway, eventually driving over the sidewalk and into the bottom floor of the Sand Pebble Condominium before coming to a stop. The dump truck did not strike any vehicles traveling in the northbound lanes of Coastal Highway.
The driver of the dump truck, identified as an 80-year-old male, (name is not being released at this time), was trapped in the truck and had to be rescued by Ocean City Fire Department personnel. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment of unknown non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord, identified as an 82-year-old woman (name is not being released at this time), was examined at the scene by OC Paramedics, however, did not require any treatment. Some individual units at the Sand Pebble Condominium were occupied at the time of the crash, however, the units struck were unoccupied.
The crash is being investigated by members of the Ocean City Police Traffic Safety Unit. Preliminary investigation has revealed the driver of the dump truck may have suffered from a medical condition, which caused him to lose consciousness and subsequent control of the truck. No charges have been filed at this time.
The Ocean City Building Inspector is at the scene at the Sand Pebble Condominium assessing the structural integrity of the building.
SUNS SCORE LATE AND BLANK SHOREBIRDS, 5-0
Jesse Beal Tosses Seven Strong Innings
Hagerstown, MD – The Hagerstown Suns plated five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and went onto defeat the Shorebirds 5-0 in the finale at Municipal Stadium. Jesse Beal faced only one batter over the minimum through seven innings.
Destin Hood jump started the eighth inning with a double. J.P. Ramirez then knocked a base hit up the middle to plate the first run of the game. Marcus Jones then doubled to put runners at second and third. Sandy Leon followed with a single into shallow right to give the Suns a 2-0 lead. Later in the inning, Sean Nicol knocked a two-run single up the middle to give the Suns a 5-0 lead.
Wanel Vazquez earned the win in two flawless innings of relief. Jesse Beal was tagged with the loss.
The Shorebirds offense managed just two hits.
The Shorebirds play the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m.
Hagerstown, MD – The Hagerstown Suns plated five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning and went onto defeat the Shorebirds 5-0 in the finale at Municipal Stadium. Jesse Beal faced only one batter over the minimum through seven innings.
Destin Hood jump started the eighth inning with a double. J.P. Ramirez then knocked a base hit up the middle to plate the first run of the game. Marcus Jones then doubled to put runners at second and third. Sandy Leon followed with a single into shallow right to give the Suns a 2-0 lead. Later in the inning, Sean Nicol knocked a two-run single up the middle to give the Suns a 5-0 lead.
Wanel Vazquez earned the win in two flawless innings of relief. Jesse Beal was tagged with the loss.
The Shorebirds offense managed just two hits.
The Shorebirds play the Asheville Tourists on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m.
State Police Searching For Missing Person At The Indian River Inlet Bridge
Location: Indian River Inlet Bridge, South of Dewey Beach, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 0900 hours
Missing Person: Joel Thompson, 48, Lewes,
White male, 5’08”, 161 lbs
Resume:
Delaware State Police along with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Marine Unit and the U.S. Cost Guard are currently searching for a missing person.
Thompson had left his home last night to fish off the bulkheads at the base of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. When he didn’t return home this morning family members call state police.
Troopers found Thompson’s Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked in the parking lot at the bridge. He was last seen when he left his home last evening at 11 p.m.
A search is currently under way.
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 0900 hours
Missing Person: Joel Thompson, 48, Lewes,
White male, 5’08”, 161 lbs
Resume:
Delaware State Police along with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Marine Unit and the U.S. Cost Guard are currently searching for a missing person.
Thompson had left his home last night to fish off the bulkheads at the base of the Indian River Inlet Bridge. When he didn’t return home this morning family members call state police.
Troopers found Thompson’s Toyota Tacoma pickup truck parked in the parking lot at the bridge. He was last seen when he left his home last evening at 11 p.m.
A search is currently under way.
Fatal Crash West Of Lewes
Location: John J. Williams Hwy (SR24), 2/10 mile east of Mulberry Knoll Rd. (CR284); 3miles west of Lewes
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 0900 hours
Operators/ Vehicles Involved:
Gale Daddona, 45, Lewes, DE operating a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
John W. Mills, III, 58, Denton, MD operating a 2006 PeterBuilt dump truck
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that killed a Lewes woman.
The crash happened today at approximately 9 a.m. when Mills was operating a dump truck westbound on John J. Williams Hwy, SR 24, just east of Mulberry Knoll Road at the same time Daddona was approaching from the opposite direction. For an unknown reason Daddona’s Chevrolet Cavalier went out of control and began to spin counterclockwise into the westbound land, exposing the passenger side to the oncoming dump truck. The dump truck struck the right driver’s side of the Cavalier resulting in a collision.
Daddona was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of massive blunt force trauma. Mills was transported to Beebe Hospital in Lewes for observation but had no reported injuries.
Both operators were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. The investigation is still on going. No charges have been filed.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours.
Released Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 1415 hours
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 0900 hours
Operators/ Vehicles Involved:
Gale Daddona, 45, Lewes, DE operating a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
John W. Mills, III, 58, Denton, MD operating a 2006 PeterBuilt dump truck
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a two vehicle crash that killed a Lewes woman.
The crash happened today at approximately 9 a.m. when Mills was operating a dump truck westbound on John J. Williams Hwy, SR 24, just east of Mulberry Knoll Road at the same time Daddona was approaching from the opposite direction. For an unknown reason Daddona’s Chevrolet Cavalier went out of control and began to spin counterclockwise into the westbound land, exposing the passenger side to the oncoming dump truck. The dump truck struck the right driver’s side of the Cavalier resulting in a collision.
Daddona was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of massive blunt force trauma. Mills was transported to Beebe Hospital in Lewes for observation but had no reported injuries.
Both operators were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash. The investigation is still on going. No charges have been filed.
The roadway was closed for approximately 3 hours.
Released Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 1415 hours
Lost Dog Found
Mr. Albero
I was hoping you could put this on your website. My wife and I found the cutest little poodle-looking dog wandering around our yard this afternoon. She doesn't have any tags or ID. She looks like she's been out in the weather for a while, so we've bathed her and given her some food. We live in the area of Ontario & Atlantic Avenues.
I don't want to send her to the Humane Society just yet since you seem to have pretty good success getting pet owners reunited with their pets. I took this picture of the dog with my wife. Can you help out and see if one of your readers knows someone missing a dog?
Thanks
Jason Suden
jasonsuden@yahoo.com
Owner & Pet Reunited
Joe,The owner of the dog you put up on Sunday has been found. My friend put a post up on WBOC too and the lady contacted her from there. funny thing is, the lady had placed another classified with WBOC for another lost dog (a rottie). So she has 2 lost dogs for over 2 weeks!
http://classifieds.wboc.com/index.php?a=2&b=51977
I love that she put an ad up for the rottie (with reward) but nothing for the other dog. And for those who thought he wasn't a pup... they were right. He's 9 years old! Poor guy, almost wish his owner hadn't appeared...
Thanks for your help, Joe.
Found Dog In Delmar
This puppy Pit Bull was found at 400 E. Pine Street in Delmar, Maryland. If you know who owns the puppy please contact John at 410-726-5814.
Is There An Internal Moratorium For Collapsed Buildings Too?
During the last winter snow storm the building shown above collapsed and is still in the exact same condition it was a few months ago.Now, I can only wonder, is there a special internal moratorium in Code and Compliance for these kind of things?
The Good Old Boys, you gotta love it!
Senate Bill 411 Castle Doctrine- All Maryland Residents
Senate bill 411 castle doctrine has pasted in the MD House and Senate but, not been signed by the governor yet! Bill signing dates for the govenor are 4 & 20 may 2010 call the governors office and let him know of your support. 410.974.3901 • 1.800.811.833 or email http://www.gov.state.md.us/
The castle doctrine gives a person the legal right to use force to defend his or her home from illegal trespassers and protects them from civil charges as a result. copy of the bill can be found here http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/sb/sb0411f.pdf
The castle doctrine gives a person the legal right to use force to defend his or her home from illegal trespassers and protects them from civil charges as a result. copy of the bill can be found here http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/sb/sb0411f.pdf
Will Dems Ignore The House GOP Plan For Financial Reform?
House Republicans have had a financial reform solution on the table, H.R. 3310, for nearly a year. Our plan modernizes financial regulations while preserving the free market principles Americans hold dear. How does it work? We’re so glad you asked.
Scrap the Bailouts & Too-Big-To-Fail
The core of our solution is a promise to the American taxpayer: no more bailouts. It provides for the orderly resolution of insolvent non-bank financial institutions through the bankruptcy system, regardless of their size. This would allow large, failing firms to be unwound without wreaking havoc on the broader economy.
Fix Fannie, Freddie, Fitch, & the Fed
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recklessly abused their then-implicit government guarantee in pursuit of liberal social policies and are now wards of the state. Our plan ends the taxpayer subsidies of Fannie and Freddie, forcing them to compete with the private sector on a level playing field.
The Federal Reserve’s split focus on monetary policy and financial institution supervision has put both missions at risk. Our plan reins in the Fed and places its financial institution supervisory responsibilities with a separate entity, thus restoring the primacy of the Fed’s monetary policy mandate.
Credit rating agencies, having also missed the causes of the financial crisis, would no longer enjoy the federal government’s seal of approval. Competition on a level playing field will lead to more reliable ratings products.
Consolidate the Regulatory Agencies & Strengthen Consumer Protections
It creates greater transparency and consistency by consolidating depository institution regulators like the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Comptroller of the Currency into one agency that also possesses the supervisory functions of the Federal Reserve and the FDIC.
Consumer protections are strengthened by creating an Office of Consumer Protection within the consolidated regulatory agency. Consumers will benefit from a single point of contact with the government, regulators will have more investigative and enforcement tools, and civil and criminal penalties will be increased.
Washington’s bailout mentality incentivizes even more of the excessive risk-taking that helped spark the financial crisis by reassuring irresponsible parties that they too will get a government backstop if their balance sheet goes sour. H.R. 3310 was designed to ensure that the government stops picking winners and losers, taxpayers are never again asked to pick up the tab for bad bets on Wall Street, and market discipline is restored.Will Democrats even consider a Republican solution? So far, there’s been little sign of interest.
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Scrap the Bailouts & Too-Big-To-Fail
The core of our solution is a promise to the American taxpayer: no more bailouts. It provides for the orderly resolution of insolvent non-bank financial institutions through the bankruptcy system, regardless of their size. This would allow large, failing firms to be unwound without wreaking havoc on the broader economy.
Fix Fannie, Freddie, Fitch, & the Fed
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recklessly abused their then-implicit government guarantee in pursuit of liberal social policies and are now wards of the state. Our plan ends the taxpayer subsidies of Fannie and Freddie, forcing them to compete with the private sector on a level playing field.
The Federal Reserve’s split focus on monetary policy and financial institution supervision has put both missions at risk. Our plan reins in the Fed and places its financial institution supervisory responsibilities with a separate entity, thus restoring the primacy of the Fed’s monetary policy mandate.
Credit rating agencies, having also missed the causes of the financial crisis, would no longer enjoy the federal government’s seal of approval. Competition on a level playing field will lead to more reliable ratings products.
Consolidate the Regulatory Agencies & Strengthen Consumer Protections
It creates greater transparency and consistency by consolidating depository institution regulators like the Office of Thrift Supervision and the Comptroller of the Currency into one agency that also possesses the supervisory functions of the Federal Reserve and the FDIC.
Consumer protections are strengthened by creating an Office of Consumer Protection within the consolidated regulatory agency. Consumers will benefit from a single point of contact with the government, regulators will have more investigative and enforcement tools, and civil and criminal penalties will be increased.
Washington’s bailout mentality incentivizes even more of the excessive risk-taking that helped spark the financial crisis by reassuring irresponsible parties that they too will get a government backstop if their balance sheet goes sour. H.R. 3310 was designed to ensure that the government stops picking winners and losers, taxpayers are never again asked to pick up the tab for bad bets on Wall Street, and market discipline is restored.Will Democrats even consider a Republican solution? So far, there’s been little sign of interest.
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Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft / Resisting Arrest
Date of Incident: 26 April 2010
Location: Boundary Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Dennis F. Williams, 41, No Fixed Address
Narrative: On 22 April 2010 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the theft of a van from a local construction company. On 26 April 2010 at 3:48 PM, a tipster contacted the Sheriff’s Office and advised the stolen van had just pulled onto the lot of Delmarva Recycling on Boundary Street in Salisbury. Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded to the area and located a van that matched the description of the stolen one but had recently had the company name on the side obliterated. Law Enforcement personnel verified it was the stolen van and observed a subject later identified as Dennis Williams unloading car batteries from its rear. Upon the approach of law enforcement Williams attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a chase through an adjacent building.
Upon apprehension it was discovered that the used batteries being unloaded by Williams had just been stolen from a local auto parts store in Salisbury and were going to be recycled for cash by Williams. Also discovered on the van were Maryland registration plates that had been recently stolen from a pick -up truck while parked in the Fruitland area. When the owner of the van arrived, it was also discovered that Williams had removed the roof top ladder rack and inside shelving units from the van.
Williams was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Williams on $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Theft of Motor Vehicle / Theft over $10,000.00 / Theft / Resisting Arrest
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co. Auction
Joe,
I'm sure you've heard of the upcoming building project for the new fire station on Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. Our plan is to build a multi-million dollar station to keep up with the demands and needs of the public. This is a huge undertaking on the part of the volunteers.
Since we are demolishing the old station, we're having an auction on Saturday, May 8th to raise funds for the project. Included will be most items from the station, generators, pumps, garage items, and appliances. We certainly would appreciate any assistance you can provide regarding advertising for this event. The inspection begins at 8 AM, and the auction starts at 10.
Thanks for your help, Joe.
David Cropper, Fire Chief
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co.
DCropper@oceancitymd.gov
I'm sure you've heard of the upcoming building project for the new fire station on Keyser Point Road in West Ocean City. Our plan is to build a multi-million dollar station to keep up with the demands and needs of the public. This is a huge undertaking on the part of the volunteers.
Since we are demolishing the old station, we're having an auction on Saturday, May 8th to raise funds for the project. Included will be most items from the station, generators, pumps, garage items, and appliances. We certainly would appreciate any assistance you can provide regarding advertising for this event. The inspection begins at 8 AM, and the auction starts at 10.
Thanks for your help, Joe.
David Cropper, Fire Chief
Ocean City Volunteer Fire Co.
DCropper@oceancitymd.gov
Kenny Beck Sends A Message On The Loss Of Dawn Mitchell
I just got off the phone with Kenny Beck, former News Anchor of WMDT 47 News. Kenny asked me to share with everyone here on the Eastern Shore his "sincerest condolences to the Salisbury Community."
Kenny now Anchors a weekend Show and feels horrible that he cannot make it to this weekend's services. He went on to say that he is at a loss for words, it's such a shock.
Like so many of us, Kenny is hurt but went on to say that Dawn's passing has caused him to pick up the phone and call old friends just to say hello.
Tough Brake?
While driving down Rt. 13, the owner of this vehicle felt something was wrong. He had just pulled out of his friends shop after having his brakes done. He pulled into Pohanka to get off the highway and I snapped these photos as he pulled in and ultimately was forced to a stop after his wheel fell off the vehicle.
Chief Cook & Bottle Washer, Hardly!
When you become the owner of a Bar/Restaurant, Chief Cook & Bottle Washer is just the beginning. Your day starts at 8:00 AM and doesn't end until the Bar closes. Now throw in trips to PA on a regular basis while your Daughter fights cancer and somehow balance a marriage and family life in-between.
Rob Mulford, (Owner of The Market Street Inn) has to be one of the hardest working men in Wicomico County. To my amazement, every time I go into the Market Street Inn it is always very clean and the food is absolutely top shelf.
I've owned a Bar/Restaurant and let me assure you of one thing, if you're an absentee owner, you will fail. Rob is far from being absentee and will do EVERYTHING it takes to survive. If you haven't been out to his Restaurant lately, drop in for a drink or a fine meal and experience the best dining experience you can receive here on the Eastern Shore.
Sworn To Preserve, Protect And Defend The Constitution
The wars they fought in are still raging, but a surge of veterans from the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan are already running hard for public office and shaking up congressional races across the country.
It is estimated that the number of candidates with military records on the 2010 ballot will double compared with just two years ago. With polls showing some voters unhappy with incumbents and nervous about defense and security issues under President Obama, many of the challengers fresh from the ranks are mounting strong challenges in local and state races.
"With each year, the quantity and the quality of the veterans seeking office is increasing," said Pete Hegseth, the executive director of Vets for Freedom, a nonpartisan political action committee that supports candidates who are hawks on national security.
Mr. Hegseth said veterans are getting into the 2010 races for many of the same reasons as other reform-minded candidates.
"Veterans are driven by the same frustrations that the public has with what is happening in Washington … the fiscal irresponsibility and the financial crisis that our country is facing," the 29-year-old Iraq veteran told The Washington Times.
Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats officially track the number of veterans running for Congress, but political action groups estimate as many as 40 Iraq and Afghanistan warriors-turned-politicians are competing in party primaries across the country this year.
The surge of new veteran candidates comes as the number of lawmakers with military service has plummeted. Steadily declining since the end of World War II, there are just 95 Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force and National Guard veterans in the current House of Representatives, a postwar record low of just over 21 percent of the total.
Many such candidates are running as Democrats — including formidable candidates like Rep. Joe Sestak, a retired admiral and the highest-ranking military man ever to serve in Congress, who is locked in a tough Senate battle in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary with incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter.
But most of the veterans seeking office this year are campaigning as conservatives and looking to emerge from crowded Republican primaries — a prospect that hasn't exactly been embraced in some GOP circles.
In Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, long held by the now-deceased Democrat John Murtha (himself a vet), retired Army officer and Desert Storm veteran Bill Russell was rebuffed by the Republican Party's state leadership. The leadership chose instead to back millionaire businessman Tim Burns as the handpicked GOP candidate in the May 18 special election to serve the remaining months of Mr. Murtha's term.
More from the Washington Times
It is estimated that the number of candidates with military records on the 2010 ballot will double compared with just two years ago. With polls showing some voters unhappy with incumbents and nervous about defense and security issues under President Obama, many of the challengers fresh from the ranks are mounting strong challenges in local and state races.
"With each year, the quantity and the quality of the veterans seeking office is increasing," said Pete Hegseth, the executive director of Vets for Freedom, a nonpartisan political action committee that supports candidates who are hawks on national security.
Mr. Hegseth said veterans are getting into the 2010 races for many of the same reasons as other reform-minded candidates.
"Veterans are driven by the same frustrations that the public has with what is happening in Washington … the fiscal irresponsibility and the financial crisis that our country is facing," the 29-year-old Iraq veteran told The Washington Times.
Neither the Republicans nor the Democrats officially track the number of veterans running for Congress, but political action groups estimate as many as 40 Iraq and Afghanistan warriors-turned-politicians are competing in party primaries across the country this year.
The surge of new veteran candidates comes as the number of lawmakers with military service has plummeted. Steadily declining since the end of World War II, there are just 95 Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force and National Guard veterans in the current House of Representatives, a postwar record low of just over 21 percent of the total.
Many such candidates are running as Democrats — including formidable candidates like Rep. Joe Sestak, a retired admiral and the highest-ranking military man ever to serve in Congress, who is locked in a tough Senate battle in Pennsylvania's Democratic primary with incumbent Sen. Arlen Specter.
But most of the veterans seeking office this year are campaigning as conservatives and looking to emerge from crowded Republican primaries — a prospect that hasn't exactly been embraced in some GOP circles.
In Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, long held by the now-deceased Democrat John Murtha (himself a vet), retired Army officer and Desert Storm veteran Bill Russell was rebuffed by the Republican Party's state leadership. The leadership chose instead to back millionaire businessman Tim Burns as the handpicked GOP candidate in the May 18 special election to serve the remaining months of Mr. Murtha's term.
More from the Washington Times
SHANIE SHIELDS SHILLS FOR HER LANDLORD AT SALISBURY COUNCIL MEETING
At Monday’s meeting of the City Council, Ms. Shields’ performance during the discussion of the proposed zoning amendment 9which failed to pass) to allow a veterans’ facility to be operated in a single-family zoning district was totally disgusting. Her landlord, Hebreux St. Fleur, got a building permit for what he told the City would be a single-family home.
Apparently, sometime during the construction of the building, a City official became suspicious that he was really building a boarding house or rooming home and warned him that would be illegal, but to no avail. At some point he made contact with a firm that wants to use it as a group home of sorts for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. And the rest is now history.
But the public should consider Ms. Shields’ argument in support of her landlord and the deal he wants to do with the firm mentioned above. That Mr. St. Fleur has disregarded the zoning laws should itself be disregarded because the City failed to stop him from doing so; warning him is not enough in Shanieland. Now, that’s not much, if any, different than a criminal claiming to be innocent because the police did not prevent him from breaking the law.
Ms. Shields is an embarrassing disgrace for the entire City of Salisbury. Besides shamelessly shilling for her for her landlord, she directed her vitriol at the members of the Council who oppose the zoning change, suggesting (without actually stating) that they are racists. You see, the property is in her district and the nearby residents don’t object to the veterans’ home, so “nuff said.”
It’s the latest of many outrageous episodea starring Shanie Shields, who should resign from the Council so that her district and its residents can be represented competently and correctly by someone else.
Apparently, sometime during the construction of the building, a City official became suspicious that he was really building a boarding house or rooming home and warned him that would be illegal, but to no avail. At some point he made contact with a firm that wants to use it as a group home of sorts for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. And the rest is now history.
But the public should consider Ms. Shields’ argument in support of her landlord and the deal he wants to do with the firm mentioned above. That Mr. St. Fleur has disregarded the zoning laws should itself be disregarded because the City failed to stop him from doing so; warning him is not enough in Shanieland. Now, that’s not much, if any, different than a criminal claiming to be innocent because the police did not prevent him from breaking the law.
Ms. Shields is an embarrassing disgrace for the entire City of Salisbury. Besides shamelessly shilling for her for her landlord, she directed her vitriol at the members of the Council who oppose the zoning change, suggesting (without actually stating) that they are racists. You see, the property is in her district and the nearby residents don’t object to the veterans’ home, so “nuff said.”
It’s the latest of many outrageous episodea starring Shanie Shields, who should resign from the Council so that her district and its residents can be represented competently and correctly by someone else.
Farming The Old Fashioned Way
For days now I have watched this Gentleman and his Family farming a small piece of land on Rockawalkin Road. No horses, no tractors, just good old hand tilling and hard work. I can't wait to see what pops up with all that TLC.
Hayworth Sees Momentum In Arizona Law
Arizona's new tough immigration law is roiling the state's Republican primary for Senate, with incumbent Sen. John McCain defending the legislature for passing it and his challenger, a former congressman, accusing Mr. McCain of an election-year conversion.
Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, who planned to submit a petition with 11,000 signatures on Monday to get his name on the ballot for the state's Aug. 24 primary, told The Washington Times' "America's Morning News" radio show on Monday that "the momentum is on my side" in the race.
"Arizonans are telling John McCain, 'Thank you for your service, but it is time to come back home,'" Mr. Hayworth said.
The new law, which Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed Friday, makes it a state offense to be in the U.S. without authorization. Considered the toughest immigration statute in the country, it has deeply divided Arizona, where opponents of the law have rallied, and where the Associated Press reported that vandals smeared refried beans in the shape of swastikas on the state Capitol's windows.
Criticism has also come from Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who said relations between Arizona and Mexico could suffer, and from President Obama, who said the law is an example of "irresponsibility" by the state. Mr. Obama told administration lawyers to see whether it violated civil rights statutes.
Mr. Hayworth said he strongly backs the new law, and accused Mr. McCain of changing positions. He said the senator, who has called for deploying 3,000 National Guard troops to the border, failed to support the Enforcement First Act Mr. Hayworth proposed in 2005 that included that provision.
Former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, who planned to submit a petition with 11,000 signatures on Monday to get his name on the ballot for the state's Aug. 24 primary, told The Washington Times' "America's Morning News" radio show on Monday that "the momentum is on my side" in the race.
"Arizonans are telling John McCain, 'Thank you for your service, but it is time to come back home,'" Mr. Hayworth said.
The new law, which Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed Friday, makes it a state offense to be in the U.S. without authorization. Considered the toughest immigration statute in the country, it has deeply divided Arizona, where opponents of the law have rallied, and where the Associated Press reported that vandals smeared refried beans in the shape of swastikas on the state Capitol's windows.
Criticism has also come from Mexican President Felipe Calderon, who said relations between Arizona and Mexico could suffer, and from President Obama, who said the law is an example of "irresponsibility" by the state. Mr. Obama told administration lawyers to see whether it violated civil rights statutes.
Mr. Hayworth said he strongly backs the new law, and accused Mr. McCain of changing positions. He said the senator, who has called for deploying 3,000 National Guard troops to the border, failed to support the Enforcement First Act Mr. Hayworth proposed in 2005 that included that provision.
Phil Mickelson
A True Story.
For the past few days, while I tried to enjoy the Masters. one of the greatest golf tournaments in the world, all I was entertained with was the Tiger Woods show. As soon as one golfer would hit a tee shot or make a putt, it seemed that the next view would be that of Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods just missing a putt that would have put him in contention with the other golfers. Tiger Woods hooking his drive which showed how his time off had hurt his game. Tiger Woods trying to respect the game. How it seemed that the Tiger was able to put his past transgressions behind him and was able to concentrate on the job at hand. It just kept going on and on about Tiger this and Tiger that.
On the other hand, a little miracle was occurring at the Masters; one golfer just kept smiling. He smiled if he made a good drive, or if he made a bad drive. He smiled if he made a 50 foot putt or missed a 5 foot putt. As he walked between holes, he smiled and shook hands with the crowd. He never cursed a bad stoke or blamed another person for a miss. All he did was smile.
Why would Phil Mickelson be smiling? Here was a man whose wife has breast cancer. Here was a man whose mother has breast cancer. Here is a man who rather than allow his wife and mother to fight this battle by themselves, took time off from the PGA tour to be with them. Here was a man that returned to the game he loved when his wife ordered him to. Here was man, who was so glad for the miracle that was happening as his wife moved closer to a cure, that he rewarded her oncologist by allowing him to be his guest caddy at last weeks golf tournament. This move, which could have cost Mickelson thousands of dollars in purse money, was his gift to a man he knew he could never thank enough for what he had given to him.
During the last round today, Phil's wife was staying in their hotel room since she was still weak from the chemo treatments she is receiving. Phil did not know as he walked up to the 18th tee that his wife would be there. All Phil did was smile. He smiled to the crowds, he smiled to the TV audience, he smiled to God. After his last putt found the bottom of the hole, he hugged his caddy and others and walked towards the scorer's shack. He then gave the biggest smile of the whole four days. He saw his wife, and even in the midst of thousands of people, it seemed that only two where there.
Tomorrow I am going to smile. I am going to smile if it is nice weather or bad. I am going to smile at the driver who honks his horn at me, or the driver who cuts me off. I am going to smile if I get the order or not. And when the day is done, I am going to save my biggest smile for the person who makes me complete. Then I am going to look to the heavens and give thanks for being able to smile.
Thanks Phil! God bless you and your family. And keep on smiling!
For the past few days, while I tried to enjoy the Masters. one of the greatest golf tournaments in the world, all I was entertained with was the Tiger Woods show. As soon as one golfer would hit a tee shot or make a putt, it seemed that the next view would be that of Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods just missing a putt that would have put him in contention with the other golfers. Tiger Woods hooking his drive which showed how his time off had hurt his game. Tiger Woods trying to respect the game. How it seemed that the Tiger was able to put his past transgressions behind him and was able to concentrate on the job at hand. It just kept going on and on about Tiger this and Tiger that.
On the other hand, a little miracle was occurring at the Masters; one golfer just kept smiling. He smiled if he made a good drive, or if he made a bad drive. He smiled if he made a 50 foot putt or missed a 5 foot putt. As he walked between holes, he smiled and shook hands with the crowd. He never cursed a bad stoke or blamed another person for a miss. All he did was smile.
Why would Phil Mickelson be smiling? Here was a man whose wife has breast cancer. Here was a man whose mother has breast cancer. Here is a man who rather than allow his wife and mother to fight this battle by themselves, took time off from the PGA tour to be with them. Here was a man that returned to the game he loved when his wife ordered him to. Here was man, who was so glad for the miracle that was happening as his wife moved closer to a cure, that he rewarded her oncologist by allowing him to be his guest caddy at last weeks golf tournament. This move, which could have cost Mickelson thousands of dollars in purse money, was his gift to a man he knew he could never thank enough for what he had given to him.
During the last round today, Phil's wife was staying in their hotel room since she was still weak from the chemo treatments she is receiving. Phil did not know as he walked up to the 18th tee that his wife would be there. All Phil did was smile. He smiled to the crowds, he smiled to the TV audience, he smiled to God. After his last putt found the bottom of the hole, he hugged his caddy and others and walked towards the scorer's shack. He then gave the biggest smile of the whole four days. He saw his wife, and even in the midst of thousands of people, it seemed that only two where there.
Tomorrow I am going to smile. I am going to smile if it is nice weather or bad. I am going to smile at the driver who honks his horn at me, or the driver who cuts me off. I am going to smile if I get the order or not. And when the day is done, I am going to save my biggest smile for the person who makes me complete. Then I am going to look to the heavens and give thanks for being able to smile.
Thanks Phil! God bless you and your family. And keep on smiling!
Father Of 6 Killed After Being Hit By Softball
A Loudoun County man died Saturday after a freak accident on the softball diamond.
Well-known custom home builder George Crisp, 55, was pitching in adult softball game when a ball was batted back at him.
"George pitched the ball, the guy hit a line drive toward him, he turned his head to avoid it -- just like you would, tried to put his glove up," said Crisp's friend David Pittman, a pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Herndon, Va. "Didn’t get his glove up in time and it hit him right here, right underneath the ear."
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Well-known custom home builder George Crisp, 55, was pitching in adult softball game when a ball was batted back at him.
"George pitched the ball, the guy hit a line drive toward him, he turned his head to avoid it -- just like you would, tried to put his glove up," said Crisp's friend David Pittman, a pastor at Temple Baptist Church in Herndon, Va. "Didn’t get his glove up in time and it hit him right here, right underneath the ear."
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The Campaign Of Intimidation Begins
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is dismissing the threat of an economic boycott over the new state immigration law she signed last week.Appearing Monday at an Arizona Town Hall in Tucson, Brewer said she doesn't believe the law is "going to have the kind of economic impact that some people think it might."An Arizona congressman urged the Obama administration not to cooperate when illegal immigrants are picked up by local police if a tough new state immigration law survives legal challenges.
U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, a Democrat, and civil rights activists spoke on Sunday to thousands of people gathered at the state Capitol and called on President Barack Obama to fight the law, promising to march in the streets and invite arrest by refusing to comply.
"We're going to overturn this unjust and racist law, and then we're going to overturn the power structure that created this unjust, racist law," Grijalva said.
Obama has called the new law "misguided" and instructed the Justice Department to examine it to see if it's legal. It requires police to question people about their immigration status — including asking for identification — if they suspect someone is in the country illegally. Opponents say it would lead to racial profiling because officers would be more likely to ask people who look Hispanic.
Supporters have dismissed concerns about profiling, saying the law prohibits the use of race or nationality as the sole basis for an immigration check. Gov. Jan Brewer, who signed the measure Friday, has ordered state officials to develop a training course for officers to learn what constitutes reasonable suspicion someone is in the U.S. illegally.
State Sen. Russell Pearce, the Mesa Republican who sponsored the legislation, said it's "pretty disappointing" that opponents would call on the federal government to refuse to cooperate with Arizona authorities.
"It's outrageous that these people continue to support law breakers over law keepers," Pearce said Sunday.
Dump Truck Crashes Into Sand Pebbles Condo Bldg In Ocean City
A dump truck just crashed into a the Sand Pebbles condo building on 65th street.
All you can see of the dump truck is part of the bed. The rest of the truck is
actually inside the building.
CECIL COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF GIRLFRIEND
(North East, MD) – After consultation with the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office, Maryland State Police homicide investigators have charged a man with murder in connection with the assault on his girlfriend that resulted in her death this morning.
The accused is identified as David A. Barton, 23, of the unit-block of Belvue Lane, North East, Md. He is charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, first degree assault and second degree assault. He will appear before a court commissioner for a bond hearing later tonight.
The victim is identified as Tracy M. Weichert, 23, who was Barton’s girlfriend and lived with him in North East. Weichert died this morning at Christiana Hospital in Delaware.
Maryland State Police at the North East Barracks were called shortly before 6:00 a.m. today by a nurse at Christiana Hospital who said Weichert was in critical condition and may have been the victim of an assault. The nurse said Weichert had been transferred to Christiana from Union Hospital in Elkton last night at about 11:00 p.m.
State Police investigators from the North East Barracks and the Homicide Unit responded to Christiana Hospital and to the victim’s residence. Investigators found Barton at home and asked him to come to the barracks which he did.
The preliminary investigation indicates that sometime between Friday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 25th, the accused and the victim became involved in an altercation at their home, during which the accused assaulted the victim with his hand and/or fist. The accused took the victim to Union Hospital at about 6:00 p.m. yesterday after she complained of abdominal pain.
Investigators determined the accused and victim had been in a relationship for about six years. They had no children. There was no open protective order or documented history of abuse found by investigators at this point in the investigation. The accused is not employed at this time.
The victim’s body has been transported to the medical examiner’s office in Wilmington, Delaware for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, with assistance from investigators in the North East Barracks Criminal Investigation Section, are continuing the investigation.
The accused is identified as David A. Barton, 23, of the unit-block of Belvue Lane, North East, Md. He is charged with second degree murder, manslaughter, first degree assault and second degree assault. He will appear before a court commissioner for a bond hearing later tonight.
The victim is identified as Tracy M. Weichert, 23, who was Barton’s girlfriend and lived with him in North East. Weichert died this morning at Christiana Hospital in Delaware.
Maryland State Police at the North East Barracks were called shortly before 6:00 a.m. today by a nurse at Christiana Hospital who said Weichert was in critical condition and may have been the victim of an assault. The nurse said Weichert had been transferred to Christiana from Union Hospital in Elkton last night at about 11:00 p.m.
State Police investigators from the North East Barracks and the Homicide Unit responded to Christiana Hospital and to the victim’s residence. Investigators found Barton at home and asked him to come to the barracks which he did.
The preliminary investigation indicates that sometime between Friday, April 23rd and Sunday, April 25th, the accused and the victim became involved in an altercation at their home, during which the accused assaulted the victim with his hand and/or fist. The accused took the victim to Union Hospital at about 6:00 p.m. yesterday after she complained of abdominal pain.
Investigators determined the accused and victim had been in a relationship for about six years. They had no children. There was no open protective order or documented history of abuse found by investigators at this point in the investigation. The accused is not employed at this time.
The victim’s body has been transported to the medical examiner’s office in Wilmington, Delaware for an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, with assistance from investigators in the North East Barracks Criminal Investigation Section, are continuing the investigation.
General Boykin And Major Hasan
The Obama administration recently issued a report from the Defense Department on the Fort Hood shootings of last November. The report has sparked controversy in Washington. On Capitol Hill, Sens. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Sue Collins (R-Maine) are demanding more documents from the Pentagon.
Lieberman chairs the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee where Collins is the ranking member. Both senators sharply criticized the administration for its failure to turn over documents on the handling of Major Nidal Hasan. Lieberman and Collins are now issuing subpoenas to enforce their call for the documents.
The Pentagon report on the Fort Hood shootings was a whitewash. It never mentioned radical Islam or noted the religious motivation of the Army psychiatrist who killed fourteen people at Fort Hood in Texas in a shooting rampage last November.
We now know that Major Hasan had a history of radical jihadist statements and that he was allowed to get away with marginal or even unsatisfactory performance for years. Political correctness, in this case, allowed a Muslim zealot to preach jihad and to threaten “infidels” with retribution.
Sen. Lieberman has called for an “independent, bi-partisan congressional investigation” of the shootings. We need one, since it’s obvious that the Pentagon is not going to investigate itself over this appalling terrorist attack on the homeland.
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Lieberman chairs the Senate’s Homeland Security Committee where Collins is the ranking member. Both senators sharply criticized the administration for its failure to turn over documents on the handling of Major Nidal Hasan. Lieberman and Collins are now issuing subpoenas to enforce their call for the documents.
The Pentagon report on the Fort Hood shootings was a whitewash. It never mentioned radical Islam or noted the religious motivation of the Army psychiatrist who killed fourteen people at Fort Hood in Texas in a shooting rampage last November.
We now know that Major Hasan had a history of radical jihadist statements and that he was allowed to get away with marginal or even unsatisfactory performance for years. Political correctness, in this case, allowed a Muslim zealot to preach jihad and to threaten “infidels” with retribution.
Sen. Lieberman has called for an “independent, bi-partisan congressional investigation” of the shootings. We need one, since it’s obvious that the Pentagon is not going to investigate itself over this appalling terrorist attack on the homeland.
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Grassley: GM Didn't Really Pay U.S. Back
A Republican senator is questioning General Motors’ claim that it has repaid its taxpayer-funded loans in full.
Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to justify those claims. According to the Iowa Republican, GM has repaid its TARP (taxpayer-funded bailout) loans using other TARP funds.
The automaker – which is 61 percent owned by the U.S. and 12 percent owned by Canada -- announced on Wednesday that it has fully repaid the $6.7-billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments.
“GM is able to repay the taxpayers in full, with interest, ahead of schedule, because more customers are buying vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse we build here in Fairfax,” said GM Chairman Ed Whitacre during a visit to an auto plant in Fairfax, Kansas on Wednesday.
But as the Associated Press reported, GM received a total of $52 billion from the U.S. government and $9.5 billion from the Canadian and Ontario governments as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. The U.S. considered $6.7 billion of the $52 billion as a loan.
In fact, GM still owes $45.3 billion to the U.S. and $8.1 billion to Canada, money it received in exchange for shares in the company. GM said it hopes to repay those amounts with an eventual public stock offering, the AP reported.
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Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to justify those claims. According to the Iowa Republican, GM has repaid its TARP (taxpayer-funded bailout) loans using other TARP funds.
The automaker – which is 61 percent owned by the U.S. and 12 percent owned by Canada -- announced on Wednesday that it has fully repaid the $6.7-billion in loans it received from the U.S. and Canadian governments.
“GM is able to repay the taxpayers in full, with interest, ahead of schedule, because more customers are buying vehicles like the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse we build here in Fairfax,” said GM Chairman Ed Whitacre during a visit to an auto plant in Fairfax, Kansas on Wednesday.
But as the Associated Press reported, GM received a total of $52 billion from the U.S. government and $9.5 billion from the Canadian and Ontario governments as part of its bankruptcy reorganization. The U.S. considered $6.7 billion of the $52 billion as a loan.
In fact, GM still owes $45.3 billion to the U.S. and $8.1 billion to Canada, money it received in exchange for shares in the company. GM said it hopes to repay those amounts with an eventual public stock offering, the AP reported.
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Waller Landing Meeting In Hebron Last Night
Hebron Commissioners Must Listen to the Citizens and the Experts and Turn Down Waller Landing Mega-Project
The public hearing was standing-room only as residents filled the room to say over and over to the Commissioners that Waller Landing is NOT what they want. Experts testified the numerous ways in which the Waller plan is flawed, totally inconsistent with the County Comprehensive Plan and other legal issues too numerous to mention. Not one person (other than the developer) stood up in favor of this project.
It was truly democracy at its grassroots level. Each person was well-prepared and well-versed on the various ways in which such a mega-project would be detrimental to Hebron, the County, the environment, etc., etc.
Beating a hasty retreat from the hearing was the President of Hebron's Planning Commission and the developers themselves--quickly out the door!
The public hearing was standing-room only as residents filled the room to say over and over to the Commissioners that Waller Landing is NOT what they want. Experts testified the numerous ways in which the Waller plan is flawed, totally inconsistent with the County Comprehensive Plan and other legal issues too numerous to mention. Not one person (other than the developer) stood up in favor of this project.
It was truly democracy at its grassroots level. Each person was well-prepared and well-versed on the various ways in which such a mega-project would be detrimental to Hebron, the County, the environment, etc., etc.
Beating a hasty retreat from the hearing was the President of Hebron's Planning Commission and the developers themselves--quickly out the door!
Nationally, 60% Favor Letting Local Police Stop And Verify Immigration Status
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer last week signed a new law into effect that authorizes local police to stop and verify the immigration status of anyone they suspect of being an illegal immigrant. A new Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that 60% of voters nationwide favor such a law, while 31% are opposed.
Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Republicans support the law along with 62% of voters not affiliated with either major party. Democratic voters are evenly divided on the measure.
At the same time, however, 58% of all voters are at least somewhat concerned that “efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants will also end up violating the civil rights of some U.S. citizens.” That figure includes 29% who are Very Concerned about possible civil rights violations.
Voter support for empowering local police comes at a time when most voters (56%) believe it is unlikely Congress will take action to gain control of the border.
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Seventy-seven percent (77%) of Republicans support the law along with 62% of voters not affiliated with either major party. Democratic voters are evenly divided on the measure.
At the same time, however, 58% of all voters are at least somewhat concerned that “efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants will also end up violating the civil rights of some U.S. citizens.” That figure includes 29% who are Very Concerned about possible civil rights violations.
Voter support for empowering local police comes at a time when most voters (56%) believe it is unlikely Congress will take action to gain control of the border.
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Obama Orders DOJ To Challenge Arizona Immigration Law
The ink is barely dry on Arizona’s new immigration control law and President Obama has already threatened to take legal action against the measure even though it was adopted from the federal statute that’s rarely enforced.
Amid huge protests and cries of racism from the open-borders movement, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed the law (SB1070) that bans “sanctuary city” policies and makes it a state crime to be in the U.S. without proper documentation. Some federal and state lawmakers claim the measure amounts to institutionalized discrimination and abuse that will lead to the arrest of seniors, kids and tourists.
Obama, who tried pressuring Brewer into vetoing the “misguided” law, assures that it threatens civil rights and undermines basic notions of fairness and trust between police and their communities. The commander-in-chief has ordered the Department of Justice to challenge its legality and vows to “closely monitor the situation” and examine the legislation’s civil rights implications.
When the measure goes into effect later this year illegal aliens will be charged in state court with trespassing and anyone—documented or undocumented—seeking work from a road or sidewalk will also be criminally prosecuted. Drivers who pick up illegal alien day laborers will also be punished and all residents must provide evidence of their legal status in the U.S.
When Brewer signed the law last week she pointed out that the new state crime of willful failure to complete or carry an alien registration document was adopted verbatim from the federal statute. Furthermore, it will be implemented in a manner consistent with federal laws regulating immigration, protecting the civil rights of all persons and respecting the privileges and immunities of the United States, the governor said.
“We in Arizona have been more than patient waiting for Washington to act,” Brewer said during a signing ceremony.
A Carefully-Crafted Immigration Law In Arizona
The chattering class is aghast at Arizona's new immigration law.
"Harkens back to apartheid," says the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Cynthia Tucker.
"Shameful," says the Washington Post's E.J. Dionne.
"Terrible…an invitation to abuse," says the New York Times' David Brooks.
For his part, President Obama calls the law "misguided" and says it "threaten[s] to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans." Obama has ordered the Justice Department to "closely monitor the situation and examine the civil rights and other implications of this legislation."
Has anyone actually read the law? Contrary to the talk, it is a reasonable, limited, carefully-crafted measure designed to help law enforcement deal with a serious problem in Arizona. Its authors anticipated criticism and went to great lengths to make sure it is constitutional and will hold up in court. It is the criticism of the law that is over the top, not the law itself.
The law requires police to check with federal authorities on a person's immigration status, if officers have stopped that person for some legitimate reason and come to suspect that he or she might be in the U.S. illegally. The heart of the law is this provision: "For any lawful contact made by a law enforcement official or a law enforcement agency…where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the immigration status of the person…"
Critics have focused on the term "reasonable suspicion" to suggest that the law would give police the power to pick anyone out of a crowd for any reason and force them to prove they are in the U.S. legally. Some foresee mass civil rights violations targeting Hispanics.
What fewer people have noticed is the phrase "lawful contact," which defines what must be going on before police even think about checking immigration status. "That means the officer is already engaged in some detention of an individual because he's violated some other law," says Kris Kobach, a University of Missouri Kansas City Law School professor who helped draft the measure. "The most likely context where this law would come into play is a traffic stop."
"Harkens back to apartheid," says the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Cynthia Tucker.
"Shameful," says the Washington Post's E.J. Dionne.
"Terrible…an invitation to abuse," says the New York Times' David Brooks.
For his part, President Obama calls the law "misguided" and says it "threaten[s] to undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans." Obama has ordered the Justice Department to "closely monitor the situation and examine the civil rights and other implications of this legislation."
Has anyone actually read the law? Contrary to the talk, it is a reasonable, limited, carefully-crafted measure designed to help law enforcement deal with a serious problem in Arizona. Its authors anticipated criticism and went to great lengths to make sure it is constitutional and will hold up in court. It is the criticism of the law that is over the top, not the law itself.
The law requires police to check with federal authorities on a person's immigration status, if officers have stopped that person for some legitimate reason and come to suspect that he or she might be in the U.S. illegally. The heart of the law is this provision: "For any lawful contact made by a law enforcement official or a law enforcement agency…where reasonable suspicion exists that the person is an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States, a reasonable attempt shall be made, when practicable, to determine the immigration status of the person…"
Critics have focused on the term "reasonable suspicion" to suggest that the law would give police the power to pick anyone out of a crowd for any reason and force them to prove they are in the U.S. legally. Some foresee mass civil rights violations targeting Hispanics.
What fewer people have noticed is the phrase "lawful contact," which defines what must be going on before police even think about checking immigration status. "That means the officer is already engaged in some detention of an individual because he's violated some other law," says Kris Kobach, a University of Missouri Kansas City Law School professor who helped draft the measure. "The most likely context where this law would come into play is a traffic stop."
Barack Obama
Barack Obama got out of the shower and was drying off when he looked in the mirror and noticed that he was white from the neck to the top of his head.
In a sheer panic and fearing he was turning white all over, he called his doctor and told him what had happened.
The doctor advised him to come to his office immediately.
After an examination, the doctor mixed a concoction of brown liquid, gave it to Barack, and told him to drink it all.
Barack drank the concoction and said, "That tasted like bullshit!"
"It was." the doctor replied, "You were a quart low."
In a sheer panic and fearing he was turning white all over, he called his doctor and told him what had happened.
The doctor advised him to come to his office immediately.
After an examination, the doctor mixed a concoction of brown liquid, gave it to Barack, and told him to drink it all.
Barack drank the concoction and said, "That tasted like bullshit!"
"It was." the doctor replied, "You were a quart low."
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
Latoya Rochell Strange, 20yoa of Salisbury, MD was charged with 2nd degree Assault (three counts), Disorderly Conduct, Fail to Obey a Lawful Order, Resist Arrest, and MDOP $500.
On April 25, 2010 at approximately 6:00am, officers responded to the 600 block of Lake Street for a reported domestic disturbance between a mother and daughter. On arrival, officers found Strange holding the victim by her hair and forcing the victim’s head down into the kitchen table. As the officers interceded, Strange pushed both officers away. When the officers were able to gain some control over Strange she refused to submit to the arrest. After another brief struggle Strange was brought under control. When Strange was placed in the back seat of a patrol vehicle she began to kick at the window until she damaged it by dislodging the window from the frame. Strange was transported to Central Booking and released. #201000016435
The following subjects were arrested for Shoplifting and charged with Theft $100.
Sara Kate Brandau, 30yoa of Delmar, DE-Theft from Walmart.
Juvenile, 17yoa of Salisbury, MD-Theft from Walmart.
Juvenile, 16yoa of Delmar, DE-Theft from Boscov’s.
Bernard Sheppard, 47yoa of Salisbury, MD-Theft from WaWa.
The adults were released to Central Booking and the Juveniles were released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
On April 25, 2010 at approximately 6:00am, officers responded to the 600 block of Lake Street for a reported domestic disturbance between a mother and daughter. On arrival, officers found Strange holding the victim by her hair and forcing the victim’s head down into the kitchen table. As the officers interceded, Strange pushed both officers away. When the officers were able to gain some control over Strange she refused to submit to the arrest. After another brief struggle Strange was brought under control. When Strange was placed in the back seat of a patrol vehicle she began to kick at the window until she damaged it by dislodging the window from the frame. Strange was transported to Central Booking and released. #201000016435
The following subjects were arrested for Shoplifting and charged with Theft $100.
Sara Kate Brandau, 30yoa of Delmar, DE-Theft from Walmart.
Juvenile, 17yoa of Salisbury, MD-Theft from Walmart.
Juvenile, 16yoa of Delmar, DE-Theft from Boscov’s.
Bernard Sheppard, 47yoa of Salisbury, MD-Theft from WaWa.
The adults were released to Central Booking and the Juveniles were released to the custody of a parent/guardian.
Statement From Bob Ehrlich
Statement from Bob Ehrlich regarding Northrop Grumman’s decision to move its headquarters to Virginia instead of Maryland
ANNAPOLIS – Bob Ehrlich today released the following statement in response to reports that Northrop Grumman has chosen not to move its headquarters to Maryland.
“Northrop Grumman’s decision not to move its headquarters to a high-tax state like Maryland is very disappointing, but not the least bit surprising. Some reports indicate that Maryland was never even a serious contender.
“The O’Malley Administration has shown little to no understanding of what it will take to attract and retain employers or stabilize Maryland’s economy. The business of creating jobs is not a talking point for speeches. It’s a governing philosophy – one that has been nonexistent in Maryland for four years. The facts are overwhelming: more than 3,000 small businesses have closed in Maryland in the last year alone, our unemployment rate has doubled since 2006, taxes on employers have risen dramatically under Governor O’Malley, and our business ranking has plummeted compared to states like Virginia.
“We cannot expect true economic recovery in Maryland without a fundamental change in mindset in Annapolis. As governor, my central mission will be improving the economic prospects of every Marylander who wants a job or dreams of starting a small business. That will begin with my plan to lower Maryland’s sales tax by 20% and to cut the bureaucratic red tape that prevents economic growth.”
BACKGROUND: The Washington Business Journal reported the following Monday, “The defense giant's decision to locate in Northern Virginia comes as no surprise to many observers, who felt the inclusion of Maryland on the short list was simply to serve as leverage in the economic development game.”
ANNAPOLIS – Bob Ehrlich today released the following statement in response to reports that Northrop Grumman has chosen not to move its headquarters to Maryland.
“Northrop Grumman’s decision not to move its headquarters to a high-tax state like Maryland is very disappointing, but not the least bit surprising. Some reports indicate that Maryland was never even a serious contender.
“The O’Malley Administration has shown little to no understanding of what it will take to attract and retain employers or stabilize Maryland’s economy. The business of creating jobs is not a talking point for speeches. It’s a governing philosophy – one that has been nonexistent in Maryland for four years. The facts are overwhelming: more than 3,000 small businesses have closed in Maryland in the last year alone, our unemployment rate has doubled since 2006, taxes on employers have risen dramatically under Governor O’Malley, and our business ranking has plummeted compared to states like Virginia.
“We cannot expect true economic recovery in Maryland without a fundamental change in mindset in Annapolis. As governor, my central mission will be improving the economic prospects of every Marylander who wants a job or dreams of starting a small business. That will begin with my plan to lower Maryland’s sales tax by 20% and to cut the bureaucratic red tape that prevents economic growth.”
BACKGROUND: The Washington Business Journal reported the following Monday, “The defense giant's decision to locate in Northern Virginia comes as no surprise to many observers, who felt the inclusion of Maryland on the short list was simply to serve as leverage in the economic development game.”
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY
ANNAPOLIS, MD –Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement following the announcement that Northrop Grumman will relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Virginia following a months-long search.
“Northrop Grumman’s decision today is a win for the entire Greater Washington region, and I want to congratulate the State of Virginia. Maryland has one the most highly-skilled workforces in the country, and already employs more than 20,000 skilled Northup Grumman and Lockheed Martin employees. With today’s announcement the region will not only gain new corporate-level jobs, but a number of the company’s key subcontractors and suppliers. I want to thank the members of our Congressional Delegation, business leaders and legislative and county partners, who played an integral role in our efforts to attract this company to Maryland.”
“Northrop Grumman’s decision today is a win for the entire Greater Washington region, and I want to congratulate the State of Virginia. Maryland has one the most highly-skilled workforces in the country, and already employs more than 20,000 skilled Northup Grumman and Lockheed Martin employees. With today’s announcement the region will not only gain new corporate-level jobs, but a number of the company’s key subcontractors and suppliers. I want to thank the members of our Congressional Delegation, business leaders and legislative and county partners, who played an integral role in our efforts to attract this company to Maryland.”
Last Week Maryland Lost 320 Jobs . . . .This Week Another 300+ !
Joe:
Just as you stated in your commentary a few weeks ago about Maryland being a terrible place to do business-in. This helps to prove your comments about Maryland were indeed justified.
READ ON!!!!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-bz-northrop-grumman-headquarters-virgi20100426,0,6588179.story
Just as you stated in your commentary a few weeks ago about Maryland being a terrible place to do business-in. This helps to prove your comments about Maryland were indeed justified.
READ ON!!!!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/bs-bz-northrop-grumman-headquarters-virgi20100426,0,6588179.story
Paul Joseph Watson Article
Joe,
Here is an excellent article by Paul Watson. Watson explains that the Federal Government is held hostage by a secret elite ruling class who owns and controls the Main Stream Media. The MSM is the key to their power hold over our Country. Most of our elected officials are blackmailed into doing what they know to be against the interest of American People.
http://www.infowars.com/blackmail-how-the-controlling-elite-owns-politicians/
Fascinating
GOP Bill Would Empower Border Patrol To Secure U.S.-Mexico Border
Legislation recently introduced by House Republicans would “prohibit the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands."
The bill’s supporters believe that, if it is passed, the bill will allow the U.S. Border Patrol to secure the southern border without the assistance of the National Guard.
During an April 14 press conference, Republican sponsors of the bill indicated that the Interior Department's interference with the Border Patrol’s congressionally mandated operations had opened the 20.7 million acres of public land along the southern border to illicit activity, which is often associated with illegal immigration.
“We are introducing this bill today simply because the Department of Interior and, to a lesser extent, the Forest Service, have failed to protect American citizens,” said Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah), ranking member of the House Public Lands subcommittee who is sponsoring the legislation.
“Unfortunately, the land managers that are down there on the (southern) border have placed the wilderness characteristics of the land and protection of existing or potential endangered species as their number one criteria, and because of that, the border patrol has been impeded from doing their job,” said Bishop.
The congressman further said, “(W)e have huge and gigantic holes in the border through which most of the illegal drugs coming into this country are coming, through which human trafficking and all the violence, especially against women, are taking place … and the potential of terrorists coming into this country coming through the holes that are, that are caused simply because of the land management policies this nation has on all the federal lands that are down there ….”
Bishop also remarked on the violence against American citizens that has occurred apparently as a result of conflict between the Interior Department and border agents.
Last month, Rob Krentz, a 58-year-old Arizona rancher, was shot and killed on his own property by an alleged illegal immigrant drug smuggler who entered the United States by crossing federal land.
Here's more
The bill’s supporters believe that, if it is passed, the bill will allow the U.S. Border Patrol to secure the southern border without the assistance of the National Guard.
During an April 14 press conference, Republican sponsors of the bill indicated that the Interior Department's interference with the Border Patrol’s congressionally mandated operations had opened the 20.7 million acres of public land along the southern border to illicit activity, which is often associated with illegal immigration.
“We are introducing this bill today simply because the Department of Interior and, to a lesser extent, the Forest Service, have failed to protect American citizens,” said Rep. Rob Bishop (R-Utah), ranking member of the House Public Lands subcommittee who is sponsoring the legislation.
“Unfortunately, the land managers that are down there on the (southern) border have placed the wilderness characteristics of the land and protection of existing or potential endangered species as their number one criteria, and because of that, the border patrol has been impeded from doing their job,” said Bishop.
The congressman further said, “(W)e have huge and gigantic holes in the border through which most of the illegal drugs coming into this country are coming, through which human trafficking and all the violence, especially against women, are taking place … and the potential of terrorists coming into this country coming through the holes that are, that are caused simply because of the land management policies this nation has on all the federal lands that are down there ….”
Bishop also remarked on the violence against American citizens that has occurred apparently as a result of conflict between the Interior Department and border agents.
Last month, Rob Krentz, a 58-year-old Arizona rancher, was shot and killed on his own property by an alleged illegal immigrant drug smuggler who entered the United States by crossing federal land.
Here's more
Government Motors Repayment Fraud
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
General Motors lost $3.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 and is still struggling to reorganize so the company can try to eke out a profit. This grim reality didn't stop GM from making hay last week for supposedly paying back a $6.7 billion government loan five years ahead of schedule. What was left unsaid was that the automaker used another kitty of taxpayer cash to pay off the earlier government loan. This is an accounting shell game, not progress.
Previously unreleased documents supplied to The Washington Times reveal that GM specifically used funds it received from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to pay off the government loan. According to Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for TARP, $4.7 billion of $6.7 billion - 70 percent - of what GM paid back came from TARP money the company received. "The one thing a lot of people overlook with this is where they got the money to pay the loan," Mr. Barofsky told Fox News' Neil Cavuto on Wednesday. "It isn't from earnings." The numbers are based on a quarterly report Mr. Barofsky's office provided to Congress last week.
Jared Bernstein, chief economist and economic policy adviser to Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., disputes the special inspector general's findings. "That is not correct, I don't think that is correct," Mr. Bernstein told The Washington Times. "[General Motors] repaid with funds from their own cash accounts, from their own earnings." The cash used by GM to pay back the loan "is the property of General Motors, there is no question about that," he insisted. Some of the money used to pay off the loans may have originated from TARP funds, but "it is really hard to know," he equivocated, because the funds are mixed together and "it is like trying to put an omelet back together again."
The Treasury Department's press office also disagreed with Mr. Barofsky's characterization that GM paid off one credit line with another credit line. The watchdog, however, won't budge. When asked how to tell whether the $4.7 billion used to pay off the government loan came from TARP funds and not some other source, a spokesman for the Special Inspector General's Office explained: "We have a letter from General Motors requesting that they take the money out of escrow and pay the other debt down. And the money in the escrow was clearly TARP funding." That letter has been released by the Special Inspector General's Office.
Despite misleadingly rosy propaganda fed to the press, the sad saga of General Motors' transformation into Government Motors continues. As a ward of the state, GM has to do the bidding of its Washington masters and stay in lock step with the Democrats' claims about the company's condition. The truth is that GM's condition remains poor.
The only reason the company has been able to pay off its government loan is because the Obama administration has given GM more money than it has been able to spend. Hence, proceeds from one loan are sitting around to be used to pay down another loan. That's hardly evidence that GM has been a good investment. To the contrary, the shell game makes clear that the Obama administration is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on a carmaker that is careening toward a cliff.
General Motors lost $3.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2009 and is still struggling to reorganize so the company can try to eke out a profit. This grim reality didn't stop GM from making hay last week for supposedly paying back a $6.7 billion government loan five years ahead of schedule. What was left unsaid was that the automaker used another kitty of taxpayer cash to pay off the earlier government loan. This is an accounting shell game, not progress.
Previously unreleased documents supplied to The Washington Times reveal that GM specifically used funds it received from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to pay off the government loan. According to Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for TARP, $4.7 billion of $6.7 billion - 70 percent - of what GM paid back came from TARP money the company received. "The one thing a lot of people overlook with this is where they got the money to pay the loan," Mr. Barofsky told Fox News' Neil Cavuto on Wednesday. "It isn't from earnings." The numbers are based on a quarterly report Mr. Barofsky's office provided to Congress last week.
Jared Bernstein, chief economist and economic policy adviser to Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., disputes the special inspector general's findings. "That is not correct, I don't think that is correct," Mr. Bernstein told The Washington Times. "[General Motors] repaid with funds from their own cash accounts, from their own earnings." The cash used by GM to pay back the loan "is the property of General Motors, there is no question about that," he insisted. Some of the money used to pay off the loans may have originated from TARP funds, but "it is really hard to know," he equivocated, because the funds are mixed together and "it is like trying to put an omelet back together again."
The Treasury Department's press office also disagreed with Mr. Barofsky's characterization that GM paid off one credit line with another credit line. The watchdog, however, won't budge. When asked how to tell whether the $4.7 billion used to pay off the government loan came from TARP funds and not some other source, a spokesman for the Special Inspector General's Office explained: "We have a letter from General Motors requesting that they take the money out of escrow and pay the other debt down. And the money in the escrow was clearly TARP funding." That letter has been released by the Special Inspector General's Office.
Despite misleadingly rosy propaganda fed to the press, the sad saga of General Motors' transformation into Government Motors continues. As a ward of the state, GM has to do the bidding of its Washington masters and stay in lock step with the Democrats' claims about the company's condition. The truth is that GM's condition remains poor.
The only reason the company has been able to pay off its government loan is because the Obama administration has given GM more money than it has been able to spend. Hence, proceeds from one loan are sitting around to be used to pay down another loan. That's hardly evidence that GM has been a good investment. To the contrary, the shell game makes clear that the Obama administration is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars on a carmaker that is careening toward a cliff.
USAA
Joe,
USAA, a bank which usually caters to military family's asks members to call senators about Volcker rule
USAA members and friends are urged to contact U.S. Senate regarding financial services legislation.
The Volcker Rule
The "Volcker Rule," as drafted in Section 619 of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ("the Senate bill"), gives regulators the discretion to limit and prohibit certain investment activities of financial services companies, like USAA. In particular, this bill directs regulators to prohibit government insured depository institutions from engaging in "proprietary trading," whereby a company trades for its own account. However, the reach of the bill extends beyond the bounds of a depository institution to its affiliates and subsidiaries. For insurers that own banks or thrifts, like USAA, this could mean that all of the investment activity essential to the running of the insurance operations would be significantly limited to investment in only government securities, despite these operations already being heavily regulated by state insurance regulators. The result would be that products that require more robust investments to support them would be limited to government securities, which do not earn enough to keep the cost of such products affordable.
To illustrate this effect, insurers collect premiums from customers in return for a promise to pay a possible future claim. During the time between the collection of premiums and the claims payout, the insurer takes those premium dollars and invests them in order to ensure that funds exist to pay later arising claims. By limiting an insurer's investments to government securities, that insurer may not be able to generate the income necessary to continue offering its products at affordable rates. This could then result in the need to charge higher premiums on policies and pay less favorable rates on annuities.
USAA, a bank which usually caters to military family's asks members to call senators about Volcker rule
USAA members and friends are urged to contact U.S. Senate regarding financial services legislation.
The Volcker Rule
The "Volcker Rule," as drafted in Section 619 of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 ("the Senate bill"), gives regulators the discretion to limit and prohibit certain investment activities of financial services companies, like USAA. In particular, this bill directs regulators to prohibit government insured depository institutions from engaging in "proprietary trading," whereby a company trades for its own account. However, the reach of the bill extends beyond the bounds of a depository institution to its affiliates and subsidiaries. For insurers that own banks or thrifts, like USAA, this could mean that all of the investment activity essential to the running of the insurance operations would be significantly limited to investment in only government securities, despite these operations already being heavily regulated by state insurance regulators. The result would be that products that require more robust investments to support them would be limited to government securities, which do not earn enough to keep the cost of such products affordable.
To illustrate this effect, insurers collect premiums from customers in return for a promise to pay a possible future claim. During the time between the collection of premiums and the claims payout, the insurer takes those premium dollars and invests them in order to ensure that funds exist to pay later arising claims. By limiting an insurer's investments to government securities, that insurer may not be able to generate the income necessary to continue offering its products at affordable rates. This could then result in the need to charge higher premiums on policies and pay less favorable rates on annuities.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 23 April 2010
Location: Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: William J. Hall, 48, Georgetown, DE
Narrative: On 23 April 2010 at 5:17 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by William J. Hall of Georgetown, DE for speeding on Jersey Road. During the deputy’s encounter with Hall, the deputy observed that Hall’s hand was shaking and he was smoking a cigarette very fast which led the deputy to sense how nervous Hall was. A WCSO Drug K9 team arrived and scanned the vehicle for the presence of the odor of illegal drugs, during which the K9 alerted positively to that odor. Based on the alert the deputy searched Hall’s vehicle and located three baggies of marijuana in the center console along with two smoking devices.
The deputy placed Hall 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, the Commissioner released Hall on Personal recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 24 April 2010
Location: 1500 block of Arbutus Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: James Cody Cooke, 18, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 24 April 2010 at 11:57 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a Dodge PU truck operated by James Cody Cooke of Salisbury, MD driving on Honeysuckle Drive and adjacent streets in a manner that indicated the driver was either lost or confused. After the deputy observed the truck pull into a residential driveway on Arbutus Drive and noticed that no one exited the truck, the deputy decided to approach the occupants. Upon making contact with Cooke, the deputy discovered that Cook appeared under the Influence of Alcohol and requested that Cooke exit the vehicle to allow the deputy to determine his level of sobriety. After Field Sobriety testing, the deputy placed Cooke under arrest for DUI.
Cooke was transported to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Salisbury where he was processed.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Driving While Impaired
Driving Without a License
Date of Incident: 23 April 2010
Location: Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: William J. Hall, 48, Georgetown, DE
Narrative: On 23 April 2010 at 5:17 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by William J. Hall of Georgetown, DE for speeding on Jersey Road. During the deputy’s encounter with Hall, the deputy observed that Hall’s hand was shaking and he was smoking a cigarette very fast which led the deputy to sense how nervous Hall was. A WCSO Drug K9 team arrived and scanned the vehicle for the presence of the odor of illegal drugs, during which the K9 alerted positively to that odor. Based on the alert the deputy searched Hall’s vehicle and located three baggies of marijuana in the center console along with two smoking devices.
The deputy placed Hall 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, the Commissioner released Hall on Personal recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 24 April 2010
Location: 1500 block of Arbutus Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: James Cody Cooke, 18, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 24 April 2010 at 11:57 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a Dodge PU truck operated by James Cody Cooke of Salisbury, MD driving on Honeysuckle Drive and adjacent streets in a manner that indicated the driver was either lost or confused. After the deputy observed the truck pull into a residential driveway on Arbutus Drive and noticed that no one exited the truck, the deputy decided to approach the occupants. Upon making contact with Cooke, the deputy discovered that Cook appeared under the Influence of Alcohol and requested that Cooke exit the vehicle to allow the deputy to determine his level of sobriety. After Field Sobriety testing, the deputy placed Cooke under arrest for DUI.
Cooke was transported to the Maryland State Police Barrack in Salisbury where he was processed.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Driving While Impaired
Driving Without a License
Love That Raisin Bread
A bakery owner hires a young female clerk who likes to wear very short
skirts and thong panties. One day a young man enters the store, glances at
the clerk and glances at the loaves of bread behind the counter.
Noticing the length of her skirt (or lack thereof) and the location of
the raisin bread, he has a brilliant idea. "I'd like some raisin bread
please," the man says politely.
The female clerk nods and climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin
bread, which is located on the very top shelf. The young man standing
almost directly beneath her is provided with an excellent view, just as he
surmised he would. Once she descends the ladder he muses that he really should get
two loaves, as he is having company for dinner.
As the clerk retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other
male customers notices what was going on. Thinking quickly, he
requests his own loaf of raisin bread so he can continue to enjoy the view.
With each trip up the ladder, the young lady seems to catch the eye of
another male customer. Pretty soon, each male customer is asking for raisin
bread, just to see the clerk climb up and down.
After many trips she is tired, irritated and thinking that she is
really going to have to try the bread herself. Finally, once again
atop the ladder, she stops and fumes, glaring at the men standing below.
She notices an elderly man standing amongst the crowd, staring up at her.
Thinking to save herself a trip, she yells at the elderly man, "Is it
raisin for you, too?"
"No," stammers the old man, "but it's a quiverin."
skirts and thong panties. One day a young man enters the store, glances at
the clerk and glances at the loaves of bread behind the counter.
Noticing the length of her skirt (or lack thereof) and the location of
the raisin bread, he has a brilliant idea. "I'd like some raisin bread
please," the man says politely.
The female clerk nods and climbs up a ladder to reach the raisin
bread, which is located on the very top shelf. The young man standing
almost directly beneath her is provided with an excellent view, just as he
surmised he would. Once she descends the ladder he muses that he really should get
two loaves, as he is having company for dinner.
As the clerk retrieves the second loaf of bread, one of the other
male customers notices what was going on. Thinking quickly, he
requests his own loaf of raisin bread so he can continue to enjoy the view.
With each trip up the ladder, the young lady seems to catch the eye of
another male customer. Pretty soon, each male customer is asking for raisin
bread, just to see the clerk climb up and down.
After many trips she is tired, irritated and thinking that she is
really going to have to try the bread herself. Finally, once again
atop the ladder, she stops and fumes, glaring at the men standing below.
She notices an elderly man standing amongst the crowd, staring up at her.
Thinking to save herself a trip, she yells at the elderly man, "Is it
raisin for you, too?"
"No," stammers the old man, "but it's a quiverin."
DSP LAUNCHES NIXLE
The Delaware State Police is pleased to announce a new and very exciting program to our agency called Nixle.
Nixle is a FREE service to the DSP that utilizes the latest in electronic network distribution- specifically email and text messaging. Late last year, the division saw a need to greater meet the needs of the public and the media alike by finding a way to broadcast our messages, alerts and news releases using up to date technology and Nixle fit that bill.
How it works...
According to Nixle.com, "Local, county, state, and federal public safety agencies, municipal governments and affiliated municipal governmental agencies (e.g., police, fire, emergency management, local government, schools, hospitals, public works, and recreation departments) can register to Nixle to send Alerts, Advisories, Community information, and Traffic information. The information from all these “official” agencies appear online at www.nixle.com. All Alert type messages are automatically received by residents on their cell phones by text message. Residents have the option to also receive Advisory, Community, and Traffic messages by text message and email, as well as over the web."
Furthermore, Nixle.com says, "All official agency information appears online at www.nixle.com under 'The Municipal Wire.' The Municipal Wire only presents information from agencies that enroll and are then identity certified through Nixle’s National Identity Certification Program. This identity certification process ensures all information sent by official agencies is authentic and trusted. Trusted official community information from government agencies, police departments, fire departments, other public safety agencies, schools, hospitals, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) is critical to residents of every community throughout the country. Nixle prides itself on providing this set of information in the most trusted and reliable way. "
Why should media representatives register with Nixle? This program ensures reporters and assignment personnel receive news stories from the State Police. There are many documented instances where a PIO representative may have sent out a news release, however, for reasons out of the control of the sender and receiver, the message did not make it from one party to another. Nixle will supplement the traditional email form of the news release by sending a text message to the concerned party's cell phone and also to their email. Additionally, there is an archive system in place at the Nixle web site so one can go online and look for news releases that may not have come through in any form.
This is useful for a reporter in the field who has access to their cell phone, but not their email. A Nixle alert will be sent to their cell phone keeping them informed of news stories while they are out and about.
The user has control. As a registered user of Nixle.com, one can decide how they wish to receive messages and also during what times. For someone who does not wish to use text messaging, they can turn off this feature on their Nixle profile. They can also chose which type of information they want to receive via email. Thus, in the end, a user can simply use their Nixle.com account, again which is FREE, to view and check for news stories they may not have received in the traditional email format from one of DSP's PIO's.
This method of receiving news stories is great for media interns too. They can register themselves on Nixle.com and also receive news releases.
This program is not only for the media. The public can receive these alerts as well. This helps to keep them informed and apprised of DSP News. One other feature that citizens may find useful is the ability for parents from other states, whose children go to school or college in Delaware, to also register with Nixle.com. They can simply use their child's address here in the first state to register and start receiving news stories and alerts from the State Police.
Important facts:
DSP news releases will continue to be sent out via the traditional method, however, this method will now be supplemented by Nixle.
The system is not set up for land lines.
To receive Delaware news, the user must use a Delaware address. Any address will do.
The system is free to use, however, standard text messaging rates may apply depending on one's carrier and cell phone plan.
Register today at www.nixle.com and select the green button that says, “RESIDENTS-> SIGN UP NOW!.”
Nixle is a FREE service to the DSP that utilizes the latest in electronic network distribution- specifically email and text messaging. Late last year, the division saw a need to greater meet the needs of the public and the media alike by finding a way to broadcast our messages, alerts and news releases using up to date technology and Nixle fit that bill.
How it works...
According to Nixle.com, "Local, county, state, and federal public safety agencies, municipal governments and affiliated municipal governmental agencies (e.g., police, fire, emergency management, local government, schools, hospitals, public works, and recreation departments) can register to Nixle to send Alerts, Advisories, Community information, and Traffic information. The information from all these “official” agencies appear online at www.nixle.com. All Alert type messages are automatically received by residents on their cell phones by text message. Residents have the option to also receive Advisory, Community, and Traffic messages by text message and email, as well as over the web."
Furthermore, Nixle.com says, "All official agency information appears online at www.nixle.com under 'The Municipal Wire.' The Municipal Wire only presents information from agencies that enroll and are then identity certified through Nixle’s National Identity Certification Program. This identity certification process ensures all information sent by official agencies is authentic and trusted. Trusted official community information from government agencies, police departments, fire departments, other public safety agencies, schools, hospitals, and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) is critical to residents of every community throughout the country. Nixle prides itself on providing this set of information in the most trusted and reliable way. "
Why should media representatives register with Nixle? This program ensures reporters and assignment personnel receive news stories from the State Police. There are many documented instances where a PIO representative may have sent out a news release, however, for reasons out of the control of the sender and receiver, the message did not make it from one party to another. Nixle will supplement the traditional email form of the news release by sending a text message to the concerned party's cell phone and also to their email. Additionally, there is an archive system in place at the Nixle web site so one can go online and look for news releases that may not have come through in any form.
This is useful for a reporter in the field who has access to their cell phone, but not their email. A Nixle alert will be sent to their cell phone keeping them informed of news stories while they are out and about.
The user has control. As a registered user of Nixle.com, one can decide how they wish to receive messages and also during what times. For someone who does not wish to use text messaging, they can turn off this feature on their Nixle profile. They can also chose which type of information they want to receive via email. Thus, in the end, a user can simply use their Nixle.com account, again which is FREE, to view and check for news stories they may not have received in the traditional email format from one of DSP's PIO's.
This method of receiving news stories is great for media interns too. They can register themselves on Nixle.com and also receive news releases.
This program is not only for the media. The public can receive these alerts as well. This helps to keep them informed and apprised of DSP News. One other feature that citizens may find useful is the ability for parents from other states, whose children go to school or college in Delaware, to also register with Nixle.com. They can simply use their child's address here in the first state to register and start receiving news stories and alerts from the State Police.
Important facts:
DSP news releases will continue to be sent out via the traditional method, however, this method will now be supplemented by Nixle.
The system is not set up for land lines.
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The system is free to use, however, standard text messaging rates may apply depending on one's carrier and cell phone plan.
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Golf Tournament
Slightly Altered Softball Team will be holding its
1st annual Golf Tournament at Great Hope Golf Course in Crisfield, MD
May 21st. Registration is at noon, games start at one
Prizes: 1st,2nd & 3rd place teams
4 man/Best Ball
Cost $50 per person non-member - $40 for members
Buffet to be served at completion of tournament
Prizes, 50/50, Closest to Pin, Longest Drive
Fee Covers round of golf , cart, green fee, and buffet
To Register please call 410.430.5823 or Great Hope Golf Course at 410.651.5900
1st annual Golf Tournament at Great Hope Golf Course in Crisfield, MD
May 21st. Registration is at noon, games start at one
Prizes: 1st,2nd & 3rd place teams
4 man/Best Ball
Cost $50 per person non-member - $40 for members
Buffet to be served at completion of tournament
Prizes, 50/50, Closest to Pin, Longest Drive
Fee Covers round of golf , cart, green fee, and buffet
To Register please call 410.430.5823 or Great Hope Golf Course at 410.651.5900
Celebrate National Employee Health & Fitness Day
Enjoy a short walk, healthy lunch with dessert and giveaways!
Start your walk anytime between 11:00 and 1:30 at the Pavilion on East Market Street and follow our new walking route!
Generously supported by: Avery Hall Insurance, Inc., CFS Retirement & Tax Solutions, Market Street Inn, Peninsula Insurance, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Food Services and Cardiac Rehab, Pepsi-Cola Delmarva Ventures, City Florist, Reddy Ice, Wicomico County Board of Education School Nutrition Services, Wicomico County Health Department
Questions? Call (410) 546-5311
My online registration confirmation # __________
Walk @ Lunch FAX REGISTRATION FORM Register online at www.wicomicohealth.org (Fax) to (410) 548-5184 by May 17th.
PLEASE HELP US SAVE FAX TONER – DO NOT COMPLETE IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE
Name: Organization:
Work Phone: e-mail:
I release the Wellness Information, Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition, including all sponsors and representatives from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I assume all risks associated with walking in this event, including high heat, humidity and the conditions of the walking areas.
Signature: (electronic signature accepted online)
Have you participated in past Walk @ Lunch Events? YES NO
Do you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days? YES NO
Do you eat 3 or more servings of fruit on most days? YES NO
Do you eat 3 or more servings of vegetables on most days? YES NO
Start your walk anytime between 11:00 and 1:30 at the Pavilion on East Market Street and follow our new walking route!
Generously supported by: Avery Hall Insurance, Inc., CFS Retirement & Tax Solutions, Market Street Inn, Peninsula Insurance, Peninsula Regional Medical Center Food Services and Cardiac Rehab, Pepsi-Cola Delmarva Ventures, City Florist, Reddy Ice, Wicomico County Board of Education School Nutrition Services, Wicomico County Health Department
Questions? Call (410) 546-5311
My online registration confirmation # __________
Walk @ Lunch FAX REGISTRATION FORM Register online at www.wicomicohealth.org (Fax) to (410) 548-5184 by May 17th.
PLEASE HELP US SAVE FAX TONER – DO NOT COMPLETE IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE
Name: Organization:
Work Phone: e-mail:
I release the Wellness Information, Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition, including all sponsors and representatives from all claims and liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I assume all risks associated with walking in this event, including high heat, humidity and the conditions of the walking areas.
Signature: (electronic signature accepted online)
Have you participated in past Walk @ Lunch Events? YES NO
Do you get at least 30 minutes of physical activity most days? YES NO
Do you eat 3 or more servings of fruit on most days? YES NO
Do you eat 3 or more servings of vegetables on most days? YES NO
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 4/26 @ Hagerstown
Delmarva Shorebirds (10-8) @ Hagerstown Suns (9-9)
April 26, 2010 Municipal Stadium 6:35 p.m.
Series: Tied 1-1
Radio Broadcast: Sportstalk 960 www.sportstalk960.com
PREVIEW: The Shorebirds look to take the upper hand in game three of the series against the Suns. Delmarva had the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of Sunday afternoon’s game but T.J. Baxter struck out to end the rally. The Shorebirds outhit the Suns yesterday, 10-8. Garabez Rosa went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Matt Hobgood was pinned with his first loss of the season.
TOP OF THE LEAGUE: The Shorebirds hold sole position of first place in the Northern Division. Greensboro topped Lakewood last night, 8-7. The ‘Birds have been atop the division (tied or sole position) every day since 4/11 (15 days).
ROAD WARRIORS: The Shorebirds are 7-3 away from Perdue Stadium and 3-5 at home this season. The ‘Birds are hitting .296 on the road and just .223 at home. The ‘Birds have scored 71 runs in ten games on the road (7.1 per), while they scored 31 runs in eight games at home (3.87 per).
KOLODNY KILLING HAGERSTOWN: Shorebirds third baseman Tyler Kolodny is hitting .435 against the Suns in six games. He has four of his six home runs against the Suns and nine of his 14 total RBIs against the Suns. For comparison sake, Kolodny hit just a .113 against the Suns in 15 games last season.
EIGHT STRAIGHT FOR BUMBRY: Steve Bumbry has reached base in eight straight road games for Delmarva (since 4/9). Bumbry is hitting .371 away from Perdue Stadium (13-35), while he is batting just .185 at home.
MORE HOMERS THAN ‘09: With his second home run last night, Ty Kelly has already eclipsed his homer total from 2009. In 61 games for the Ironbirds last season, he hit just one long ball. Through 15 games, Kelly has 11 RBIs. He finished with 18 last season.
DOMINANT DOWDY: Shorebirds closer Josh Dowdy has been dominant through five appearances this season. He has 12 strikeouts in 7.1 innings. Dowdy has not allowed an earned run.
SLOWING DOWN ON BASES: The Shorebirds have stolen just one base over the last six games. Tyler Kolodny stole second base in game one of the series. For comparison, the Shorebirds stole eight bases in the first series of the year against Greenville. The Shorebirds now rank tied for 13th in the league in stolen bases.
LONG BALL LEADERS: The Shorebirds are tied for the league lead in homers with 15. Asheville has also connected on 15 home runs this season.
STRUCK HIM OUT: The Shorebirds pitching staff paces the SAL with 180 strikeouts on the year. Jake Cowan leads the Shorebirds with 26 strikeouts on the year (3rd in SAL). Ryan Berry is second on the staff with 18.
ONE OF TWO: Jacob Smith is tied for the league lead in wins with three (3-0). Only one other reliever is amongst the six pitchers with three wins on the year (Pete Ruiz, Greenville).
FIRST HIT FOR OHLMAN: Shorebirds catcher Michael Ohlman recorded his first hit of the season yesterday in the ninth inning (double). He started the year 0-for his first 14. He was placed on the DL on 4/13, retroactive to 4/12.
April 26, 2010 Municipal Stadium 6:35 p.m.
Series: Tied 1-1
Radio Broadcast: Sportstalk 960 www.sportstalk960.com
PREVIEW: The Shorebirds look to take the upper hand in game three of the series against the Suns. Delmarva had the tying run at the plate in the ninth inning of Sunday afternoon’s game but T.J. Baxter struck out to end the rally. The Shorebirds outhit the Suns yesterday, 10-8. Garabez Rosa went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Matt Hobgood was pinned with his first loss of the season.
TOP OF THE LEAGUE: The Shorebirds hold sole position of first place in the Northern Division. Greensboro topped Lakewood last night, 8-7. The ‘Birds have been atop the division (tied or sole position) every day since 4/11 (15 days).
ROAD WARRIORS: The Shorebirds are 7-3 away from Perdue Stadium and 3-5 at home this season. The ‘Birds are hitting .296 on the road and just .223 at home. The ‘Birds have scored 71 runs in ten games on the road (7.1 per), while they scored 31 runs in eight games at home (3.87 per).
KOLODNY KILLING HAGERSTOWN: Shorebirds third baseman Tyler Kolodny is hitting .435 against the Suns in six games. He has four of his six home runs against the Suns and nine of his 14 total RBIs against the Suns. For comparison sake, Kolodny hit just a .113 against the Suns in 15 games last season.
EIGHT STRAIGHT FOR BUMBRY: Steve Bumbry has reached base in eight straight road games for Delmarva (since 4/9). Bumbry is hitting .371 away from Perdue Stadium (13-35), while he is batting just .185 at home.
MORE HOMERS THAN ‘09: With his second home run last night, Ty Kelly has already eclipsed his homer total from 2009. In 61 games for the Ironbirds last season, he hit just one long ball. Through 15 games, Kelly has 11 RBIs. He finished with 18 last season.
DOMINANT DOWDY: Shorebirds closer Josh Dowdy has been dominant through five appearances this season. He has 12 strikeouts in 7.1 innings. Dowdy has not allowed an earned run.
SLOWING DOWN ON BASES: The Shorebirds have stolen just one base over the last six games. Tyler Kolodny stole second base in game one of the series. For comparison, the Shorebirds stole eight bases in the first series of the year against Greenville. The Shorebirds now rank tied for 13th in the league in stolen bases.
LONG BALL LEADERS: The Shorebirds are tied for the league lead in homers with 15. Asheville has also connected on 15 home runs this season.
STRUCK HIM OUT: The Shorebirds pitching staff paces the SAL with 180 strikeouts on the year. Jake Cowan leads the Shorebirds with 26 strikeouts on the year (3rd in SAL). Ryan Berry is second on the staff with 18.
ONE OF TWO: Jacob Smith is tied for the league lead in wins with three (3-0). Only one other reliever is amongst the six pitchers with three wins on the year (Pete Ruiz, Greenville).
FIRST HIT FOR OHLMAN: Shorebirds catcher Michael Ohlman recorded his first hit of the season yesterday in the ninth inning (double). He started the year 0-for his first 14. He was placed on the DL on 4/13, retroactive to 4/12.
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Good Old Fashioned Police Work Yields Burglary Suspect
Location: Liquor Zone, 1945 Capitol Trail, Newark, Delaware
Date of Occurrence: Saturday, April 24th, 2010, at 11:50 p.m.
Suspect(s): Franklin C. Smith, 46, of Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: On Sunday morning, April 26th, Troopers were dispatched to Liquor Zone in Newark for a burglary report.
A representative from the business advised a male subject was captured on surveillance video breaking into the business and stealing liquor products. The employee advised that this appeared to be the same subject who was in the store at 7:00 p.m. on this same day and captured on surveillance video.
Troopers looked at the surveillance video from the burglary and footage from earlier in the day and confirmed that this was the same subject.
The officer noticed in the video that the suspect had left a piece of paper on the counter when he purchased the liquor at 7:00 p.m. The Trooper asked the store employee if he still had it. The employee checked the trash can and located the piece of paper in question which proved to be discharge paperwork from a local medical facility. The papers were for Franklin C. Smith. Through the Troopers investigation, warrants were subsequently obtained for this subject.
On Sunday afternoon, Christiana Hospital Constables located Mr. Smith on their property and detained him for Troopers.
He was transported back to Troop 6 where he was formally charged with Burglary (felony) and Theft (misdemeanor). Bail was set at $16,000 secured and Franklin Smith was turned over to the Department of Corrections.
Date of Occurrence: Saturday, April 24th, 2010, at 11:50 p.m.
Suspect(s): Franklin C. Smith, 46, of Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: On Sunday morning, April 26th, Troopers were dispatched to Liquor Zone in Newark for a burglary report.
A representative from the business advised a male subject was captured on surveillance video breaking into the business and stealing liquor products. The employee advised that this appeared to be the same subject who was in the store at 7:00 p.m. on this same day and captured on surveillance video.
Troopers looked at the surveillance video from the burglary and footage from earlier in the day and confirmed that this was the same subject.
The officer noticed in the video that the suspect had left a piece of paper on the counter when he purchased the liquor at 7:00 p.m. The Trooper asked the store employee if he still had it. The employee checked the trash can and located the piece of paper in question which proved to be discharge paperwork from a local medical facility. The papers were for Franklin C. Smith. Through the Troopers investigation, warrants were subsequently obtained for this subject.
On Sunday afternoon, Christiana Hospital Constables located Mr. Smith on their property and detained him for Troopers.
He was transported back to Troop 6 where he was formally charged with Burglary (felony) and Theft (misdemeanor). Bail was set at $16,000 secured and Franklin Smith was turned over to the Department of Corrections.
BBQ Chicken Fri, May 7, 4-7
The Mid-Atlantic Shockers 12U White Baseball Team will be having a BBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Friday, May 7 at Ocean Downs Raceway on Rt 589 in Berlin, Md from 4-7 pm. Half Chicken, Roll, Soda, and Bag of Chips for only $7.00. We suggest you call to purchase your tickets in advance but walk-ups will be served. Arrangements can be made for orders of 20 or more to be delivered to local businesses between 4:00 and 5:00 pm if you desire. Call 410-845-1714 to purchase in advance.