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California Medical Assn. Calls For Legalization Of Marijuana
The doctor group questions the medical value of pot and acknowledges some health risk from its use but urges it be regulated like alcohol. A law enforcement official harshly criticizes the new stance.
Trustees of the California Medical Assn., which represents more than 35,000 physicians statewide, adopted the position at their annual meeting in Anaheim late Friday. It is the first major medical association in the nation to urge legalization of the drug, according to a group spokeswoman, who said the larger membership was notified Saturday.
Labor Dept. Did Not Protect Personal Information On Computers, Audit Finds
Personal information about licenses and unemployment – including names, addresses, birth dates, credit card and Social Security numbers – was left relatively unguarded on computers at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, and may have been targeted for fraud, according to legislative auditors.
The audit of DLLR’s Office of the Secretary, Division of Administration, and Division of Workforce Development detailed several major problems with computer security at the agency known as Dollar. Most of the problems were in the administrative computer systems, which handle professional licenses and unemployment insurance.
“If you’re going to accept payments with credit cards, you have to have controls in place,” said Legislative Auditor Bruce Myers.
Director of Civil War Films Owes Md. County $263K
HAGERSTOWN, Md. - The director of acclaimed Civil War movies owes a Maryland county about $263,000 on an overdue loan.
The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports that Ron Maxwell, director of "Gettysburg" and "Gods and Generals" has not made a payment on his $300,000 loan from Washington County since June 2008. The loan was given in 2002 to allow Maxwell to begin work on "The Last Full Measure" and to produce at least half of it in Washington County.
After 3 Disasters, No Federal Help For Va. Town
Does Open-Carry Gun Ban Make California Safer?
Troopers Probe Lewes Strong-Arm Robbery
NEWS RELEASE DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Cain's 'Impossible Dream' Resonates With Voters
"You know, when it's your rally, you can do what you want to do!" Cain says as he finishes with a raucous laugh. The 500 or so supporters who have jammed the strip mall parking lot to hear the Republican Party's newest star speak roar their approval.
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NEWS RELEASE DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Man Questioned In Kansas City Baby's Disappearance
Police say a handyman named "Jersey" was seen in the neighborhood the night Lisa's parents say she was snatched from her crib, NBC station KSNW reported.
The handyman has been arrested on charges not related to the Irwin case, but again, police are questioning him about the baby's whereabouts.
The Missouri National Guard is being deployed Sunday to help search for Lisa in Kansas City.
1 Dead In Shooting At Hells Angels Funeral
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Police say a man was fatally shot during a funeral in San Jose, Calif., for a Hells Angels member who was killed in a Nevada casino shooting.
San Jose police spokesman Jose Garcia says a member of the motorcycle group was gunned down at Oak Hill Cemetery around 1 p.m. Saturday.
Detectives Investigate Home Invasion Robbery
Date of Occurrence: Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2:00 a.m.
Victims:
-21 year old Harrington, DE female
-23 year old Milford, DE female
-33 year old Lincoln, DE male
-19 year old Lincoln, DE male (suffered minor injury)
- (2) 18 year old Lincoln, DE males
-14 year old Lincoln, DE male
-17 year old Lincoln, DE male
-37 year old Lincoln, DE female (suffered minor injuries)
-19 year old Lincoln, DE female
-36 year old Lincoln, DE female
Suspects:
-Three white males all wearing bandanas covering their faces. One armed with an unknown type of handgun.
Resume:
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. this morning as three male subjects with bandanas covering their faces, entered into the rear door of a home located in the 20000 block of Cubbage Road, in Lincoln. The occupants of the home were in the process of having a party at the time. The suspects then proceeded to assault the occupants of the home and obtained several wallets and cellular phones from them. One of the suspects then fired two shots from a handgun before all three suspects fled the house in an unknown direction. No one was injured from the shooting. A nineteen year old Lincoln man and a 37 year old Lincoln female both received minor injuries in the assault but refused treatment.
This incident is still under investigation.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the robbery unit at Troop 4 at 302-856-5850. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.
Herman Cain
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics.
Master’s degree in Computer Science.
Mathematician for the Navy, where he worked on missile ballistics (making him a rocket scientist).
Computer systems analyst for Coca-Cola.
VP of Corporate Data Systems and Services for Pillsbury (this is the top of the ladder in the computer world, being in charge of information systems for a major corporation).
Business Manager. Took charge of Pillsbury’s 400 Burger King restaurants in the Philadelphia area, which were the company’s poorest performers in the country. Spent the first nine months learning the business from the ground up, cooking hamburger and yes, cleaning toilets. After three years he had turned them into the company’s best performers.
Godfather’s Pizza CEO. Was asked by Pillsbury to take charge of their Godfather’s Pizza chain (which was on the verge of bankruptcy). He made it profitable in 14 months.
In 1988 he led a buyout of the Godfather’s Pizza chain from Pillsbury. He was now the owner of a restaurant chain. Again he reached the top of the ladder of another industry.
He was also chairman of the National Restaurant Association during this time. This is a group that interacts with government on behalf of the restaurant industry, and it gave him political experience from the non-politician side.
Adviser to the Federal Reserve System. Herman Cain went to work for the Federal Reserve Banking System advising them on how monetary policy changes would affect American businesses. Chairman of the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. He worked his way up to the chairmanship of a regional Federal Reserve bank. This is only one step below the chairmanship of the entire Federal Reserve System (the top banking position in the country). This position allowed him to see how monetary policy is made from the inside, and understand the political forces that impact the monetary system.
Writer and public speaker. He then started to write and speak on leadership. His books include Speak as a Leader, CEO of Self, Leadership is Common Sense, and They Think You’re Stupid.
Radio Host. Around 2007—after a remarkable 40 year career—he started hosting a radio show on WSB in Atlanta (the largest talk radio station in the country).
When You're Just Not Feelin' It...
He used to make your heart go pitter patter just by looking at him. But now, you find yourself totally flatlined and drifting towards that low or no sex zone. Why do we lose that attraction that brought us together in the first place? More importantly, what can we do about it? We talked to Lori W. Hollander, LCSW-C, BCD, of Relationships Work.
"There are many reasons that partners lose the feeling of attraction to their partner," she says. "Your sexual and emotional attraction will not maintain itself without conscious and sustained effort."
Thousands Rally In DC For Easier Access To Jobs
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THE POWER OF YOU 10-16-11
Secret Mission: The Horse Soldiers Of 9/11
All at once the world’s attention focused on an iconic photo of those Special Operations Forces doing something no American military had done in nearly a century: They rode horses into combat.
Their secret mission: secure northern Afghanistan by advising the warring tribal factions that formed the Northern Alliance. During the 2011 Veterans Day Parade on November 11, a new monument to these men — and to all Americans in uniform — will make its way down New York City’s famed Fifth Avenue on the way to its final home, a stone’s throw from Ground Zero.
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Inner Peace
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment ,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Texas Rangers Advance To World Series
Texas Man Told to Return FEMA Aid Money
A Texas man who received FEMA funds after Hurricane Ike is being asked to return the aid money.
Clay Gates applied for federal funds after Ike pushed four or five feet of saltwater through his La Porte, Texas, home in 2008. Gates said he jumped through hoops, showing officials every document and picture they asked to see.
“We got a letter saying, ‘Hey, you qualified for this amount of benefits,’” Gates told MyFoxHouston. “And the next thing you know they direct-deposited money in our account.”
THE GAY FLIGHT ATTENDANT
As the plane prepared to descend , he came swishing down the aisle and told us that 'Captain Marvey has asked me to announce that he'll be landing the big scary plane shortly, so lovely people , if you could just put your trays up, that would be super.'
On his trip back up the aisle , he noticed this well-dressed and rather Arabic looking woman hadn't moved a muscle. 'Perhaps you didn't hear me over those big brute engines but I asked you to raise your trazy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat us on the ground.'
She calmly turned her head and said , 'In my country , I am called a Princess and I take orders from no one.'
To which (I swear) the flight attendant replied , without missing a beat ,
'Well , sweet-cheeks, in my country I'm called a Queen , so I outrank you. Tray-up , Bitch!'