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Monday, March 30, 2015
Hillary In Quicksand: The More She Struggles To Conceal Emails, The Worse It Gets
A CBS Poll conducted at the end of March shows that Americans accept, for now, Hillary Clinton’s explanation of why she kept all her emails on a non-government server. While 62 percent feel it was “inappropriate” to do so, they largely buy her explanation of why she did so. Forty-nine percent accept that it was just for the convenience of not having to use two devices while 38 percent suspect that she wanted to conceal their content.
But Hillary has, in effect, stepped into quicksand. The more she struggles to keep her server and emails private, the more voters will believe she used a separate server to cover them up. Her explanation that she did so out of “convenience” will wear thin with each subpoena battle, court order and instance of Clinton stonewalling.
More broadly, the CBS News poll, taken in the wake of the email scandal (poll dates: March 21-23) show that Hillary’s popularity is underwater nationally, with only 26 percent viewing her favorably and 37 percent holding an unfavorable opinion. This 11-point deficit contrasts with a 5-point net positive rating by CBS during the fall of 2015 when her ratings were 38 to 33.
Particularly important are Hillary’s abysmal ratings among Independents, where she has a 36 percent unfavorable and only a 19 percent favorable.
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But Hillary has, in effect, stepped into quicksand. The more she struggles to keep her server and emails private, the more voters will believe she used a separate server to cover them up. Her explanation that she did so out of “convenience” will wear thin with each subpoena battle, court order and instance of Clinton stonewalling.
More broadly, the CBS News poll, taken in the wake of the email scandal (poll dates: March 21-23) show that Hillary’s popularity is underwater nationally, with only 26 percent viewing her favorably and 37 percent holding an unfavorable opinion. This 11-point deficit contrasts with a 5-point net positive rating by CBS during the fall of 2015 when her ratings were 38 to 33.
Particularly important are Hillary’s abysmal ratings among Independents, where she has a 36 percent unfavorable and only a 19 percent favorable.
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RESISTANCE TO MILITARIZED COPS BEGINS
The issue came came to national attention when law-enforcement officers in Ferguson, Missouri, outfitted like an invading army, were deployed against violent protesters outraged by the shooting death of black teen Michael Brown by a white police officer.
WND reported there are some 17,000 police departments nationwide equipped with $4.2 billion worth of equipment ranging from Blackhawk helicopters and battering rams to explosives, body armor and night vision.
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More Than 100,000 Students Selling Sex To Cover University Costs, Study Claims
More than 100,000 students in Britain are working in the sex industry, a new study has claimed.
The three-year survey of 6,750 students by the ‘Student Sex Work Project’ found that one in 20 are involved in sex work to pay their way through university. Most of those students are involved in “indirect sex work”, with the five main activities for men being stripping, erotic dancing, “naked butler”, performing in pornography and selling sexual services online.
Women were more likely to sell sex on chat lines as well as take part in erotic dancing, stripping, glamour modelling and selling sex online.
More male than female students are involved in sex work, the study also found.
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The three-year survey of 6,750 students by the ‘Student Sex Work Project’ found that one in 20 are involved in sex work to pay their way through university. Most of those students are involved in “indirect sex work”, with the five main activities for men being stripping, erotic dancing, “naked butler”, performing in pornography and selling sexual services online.
Women were more likely to sell sex on chat lines as well as take part in erotic dancing, stripping, glamour modelling and selling sex online.
More male than female students are involved in sex work, the study also found.
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Pack of stray dogs stand guard at animal lover's funeral
At the funeral for Margarita Suárez in Cuernavaca Morelos, Mexico, there was a pack of stray dogs who came inside the funeral home to stand guard.
Suárez's daughter Patricia Urrutia told ABC News that they were shocked, but delighted by the appearance of the canine celebrants.
Adding to the other-worldliness of the situation was the fact that these stray dogs were not even the same ones that her 71-year-old mother had helped during her lifetime. Suárez lived in Merida Yucatan, but her funeral service was in a town more than 830 miles away, her daughter said.
"They stayed with my mother all day, and then at night they all stayed- but in the morning when we planned to move my mother for cremation all that remained was one, but then when we arrived at the location to cremate my mother they all came again," Urrutia told ABC News.
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RNC On Hillary Clinton Cover-Up: ‘Even Nixon Didn’t Erase The Tapes’
It would appear that the emails that Hillary Clinton said she wanted everyone to see were completely wiped from her hard drive…by Hillary Clinton. RNC chairman Reince Priebus is calling shenanigans.
“Even Nixon didn’t destroy the tapes,” said Priebus, referencing recordings the former president kept of conversations he had in the White House between 1971 and 1973. The tapes were made available to Watergate investigators and later made public.
On Friday, Trey Gowdy, the South Carolina Republican leading the House Select Committee’s investigation into Benghazi, announced that Clinton acted “unilaterally” and “wiped clean” her private server.
Gowdy had subpoenaed Clinton’s server but her attorney told the committee that it contained no records. The attorney also said that there are no back-up copies of Clinton’s emails.
Priebus says it’s important for a third party to to review the server. He claims the emails can still be recovered, unless Clinton went to great lengths to delete them.
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“Even Nixon didn’t destroy the tapes,” said Priebus, referencing recordings the former president kept of conversations he had in the White House between 1971 and 1973. The tapes were made available to Watergate investigators and later made public.
On Friday, Trey Gowdy, the South Carolina Republican leading the House Select Committee’s investigation into Benghazi, announced that Clinton acted “unilaterally” and “wiped clean” her private server.
Gowdy had subpoenaed Clinton’s server but her attorney told the committee that it contained no records. The attorney also said that there are no back-up copies of Clinton’s emails.
Priebus says it’s important for a third party to to review the server. He claims the emails can still be recovered, unless Clinton went to great lengths to delete them.
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No murder charges for woman who cut baby out of womb
Yes, I do support life, and per this recent case in Colorado, there should be no equivocating on that issue.
As reported by the Daily Caller, “A Colorado woman who allegedly cut a baby out of a woman’s womb who was seven months pregnant will not face murder charges because prosecutors can’t prove the baby survived once she was removed. If prosecutors can’t prove the baby, Aurora, “lived as a child outside the body of the mother for some period of time,” they can’t press murder charges in Colorado, Boulder County District Attorney Stanley Garnett told reporters.
Pro-abortion Democrats in Colorado have repeatedly blocked measures to change the law in favor of unborn babies, because of concerns pro-life Republicans would use such laws to restrict abortions in the state. The child’s mother, Michelle Wilkins, 26, went to the alleged killer’s home the afternoon of March 18 to pick up baby clothes in response to a Craigslist ad. The seller, Dynel Lane, who Wilkins knew as “D,” stabbed Wilkins, cut her abdomen open and removed the baby. Wilkins managed to call 9-11 and is in stable, but critical condition. The baby did not survive. Lane’s husband told police he left work early that day to take his wife to a prenatal appointment. When he got home he headed downstairs and his wife came around the corner, covered in blood. She told him she had miscarried and that the baby was upstairs in the bathtub.”
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Christian Baker Who Refused To Make ‘Gay Cake’ Gives Passionate Defence Of Faith In Court
A Christian baker who refused a bake a cake celebrating gay marriage has given an impassioned defence of his faith in court.
The Express reports that Daniel McArthur, general manager of Asher’s Bakery in Northern Ireland, told Belfast County Court that to put such a message on the cake would go against his deeply-held religious beliefs.
Giving evidence in the second day of a court hearing, he said: “The reason for the decision was that, as Christians, we could not put that message on a cake. Gay marriage is clearly in contradiction of the Bible.
“Our Christian faith is of utmost importance to us. It is how we run our lives, it is how we live our lives, it is how we bring up our families.
“Before God, this is something we couldn’t make.”
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The Express reports that Daniel McArthur, general manager of Asher’s Bakery in Northern Ireland, told Belfast County Court that to put such a message on the cake would go against his deeply-held religious beliefs.
Giving evidence in the second day of a court hearing, he said: “The reason for the decision was that, as Christians, we could not put that message on a cake. Gay marriage is clearly in contradiction of the Bible.
“Our Christian faith is of utmost importance to us. It is how we run our lives, it is how we live our lives, it is how we bring up our families.
“Before God, this is something we couldn’t make.”
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Carozza offers amendment to fix marijuana confusion
House Bill 105 is a bid to normalize that portion of the law with the intent of marijuana decriminalization. The bill, which passed the house 90-48 on March 18, would limit the fines for paraphernalia involved to a $100 civil offense if used in conjunction with fewer than 10 grams of marijuana.
Courts would be obligated to consider medical necessity as a mitigating factor in paraphernalia cases, according to the analysis of the bill performed by Kathleen Kennedy of the Office of Policy Analysis.
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Betty White Reveals Her Biggest Regret And It Will Break Your Heart
When we think of Betty White, we think of a sweet, funny little old lady who is larger than life. What we sometimes fail to realize is that she is exactly like the rest of us, with fears, hopes, dreams and regrets.
From IJReview:
Betty White recently appeared on an episode of OWN‘s “Where Are They Now?”
Oprah, the host of the show, asked White a simple, yet loaded question:
“At 93, do you have any big regrets?”
Without any hesitation she answered,
“That I spent a whole year, wasted a whole year, that Allen and I could have had together.”
Allen Ludden is Betty White’s late husband. They were married for 18 years, until he lost his life to cancer.
“[I said], no, I wouldn’t marry him. Saying, no, I won’t leave California. No, I won’t move to New York. I wasted a whole year we could have had together. But we made it. We finally did.”
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From IJReview:
Betty White recently appeared on an episode of OWN‘s “Where Are They Now?”
Oprah, the host of the show, asked White a simple, yet loaded question:
“At 93, do you have any big regrets?”
Without any hesitation she answered,
“That I spent a whole year, wasted a whole year, that Allen and I could have had together.”
Allen Ludden is Betty White’s late husband. They were married for 18 years, until he lost his life to cancer.
“[I said], no, I wouldn’t marry him. Saying, no, I won’t leave California. No, I won’t move to New York. I wasted a whole year we could have had together. But we made it. We finally did.”
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Governor Hogan Signs “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” Bill Into Law
First Bill Signing Honors 1,014 Marylanders Who Served In Vietnam
“I couldn't be more proud to have my first bill signing be one that honors Vietnam veterans,” said Governor Hogan. “Making sure all our veterans receive the support and gratitude they deserve will always be a priority of our administration. I want to thank Senator Astle and Delegate Wilson for their leadership, and most importantly thank our veterans for their service. Marylanders enjoy freedom today because of the sacrifices made by our veterans.”
“We are proud to see Governor Hogan sign his first bill, especially one dedicated to our veterans,” said Secretary Owings. “This is a bill of high priority, which is why it passed both houses of the General Assembly so quickly this session.”
During the Vietnam War, 58,000 members of the armed forces, including 1,014 from Maryland, lost their lives. More than 2.7 million Americans served in the Vietnam War and nearly 9 million served during the Vietnam era.
In 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the District of Columbia to commemorate those members of the armed forces who died or were declared missing-in-action in the Vietnam War. Forty-two years have passed since troops left Vietnam.
With So Much Oil Flowing, U.S. May Be Reaching Storage Limits
But there's been some concern that the U.S. will run out of places to put it all. Some analysts speculate that could spark another dramatic crash in oil prices.
Everyone in the oil trading business needs information. One thing they want to know these days is how full are oil storage tanks in places like Cushing, Okla. To find out, ask a professional — someone with eyes on the ground, and in the sky.
Genscape, an oil intelligence service, uses planes, helicopters and satellites to track where and how much oil there is all over the world. The company "does a James Bond approach and flies over the storage field twice a week," says Hillary Stevenson, a manager at the firm.
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Governor Hogan, Governor Haslam Announce Friendly Wager On Maryland–Tennessee Women’s Basketball Game
Home-State Specialties Of Maryland Blue Crabs
And Memphis Ribs On The Line
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan and Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today challenged each other to a friendly wager, ahead of tonight’s “Elite 8” women’s basketball matchup between the #1 ranked University of Maryland Terrapins and the #2 University of Tennessee Volunteers.
Confident that the Terrapins will win, Governor Hogan called Governor Haslam, and they agreed to place the wager over a bushel of Maryland blue crabs and ribs from the world-famous Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous restaurant in Memphis.
“The Lady Terps are going to the Final 4; it’s that simple,” said Governor Hogan. “Don’t forget the barbecue sauce, Governor Haslam!”
The game airs tonight at 9 PM EST on ESPN.
Pentagon chief may ease military enlistment standards
While there are few details yet, Carter is exploring whether to adjust some of the requirements for certain military jobs, such as those involving cyber or high-tech expertise.
The idea, which is largely in line with many civilian sectors, upends the military’s more rigid mindset that puts a high value on standards. And it reignites a persistent debate about how the services approve waivers for recruits who have committed lesser crimes, behaved badly, are older than current regulations allow or have other physical issues that prevent them from joining the military.
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JUST IN: Last Day of School In Worcester County Will Be June 18th
BREAKING NEWS: Worcester Public Schools' Last Day Will Be June 18 After Three-Day Waiver Granted By StateSeveral...
Posted by The Dispatch on Monday, March 30, 2015
As #BoycottIndiana protests spread, Gov. Pence says new law is 'not about discrimination'
Pence appeared on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" to discuss the "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" he signed last week prohibiting state laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs. The definition of "person" includes religious institutions, businesses and associations.
Since the Republican governor signed the bill into law Thursday, Indiana has been widely criticized by businesses and organizations around the nation, as well as on social media with the hashtag #boycottindiana. Already, consumer review service Angie's List has said it will suspend a planned expansion in Indianapolis because of the new law.
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Now We Know Why Huge TPP Trade Deal Is Kept Secret From the Public
A key section of the secret Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement has been leaked to the public. The New York Times has a major story on the contents of the leaked chapter, and it's as bad as many of us feared.
Now we know why the corporations and the Obama administration want the TPP, a huge "trade" agreement being negotiated between the United States and 11 other countries, kept secret from the public until it's too late to stop it.
The section of the TPP that has leaked is the "Investment" chapter that includes investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) clauses. WikiLeaks has the text and analysis, and the Times has the story, in "Trans-Pacific Partnership Seen as Door for Foreign Suits Against U.S.":
An ambitious 12-nation trade accord pushed by President Obama would allow foreign corporations to sue the United States government for actions that undermine their investment "expectations" and hurt their business, according to a classified document.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership -- a cornerstone of Mr. Obama's remaining economic agenda -- would grant broad powers to multinational companies operating in North America, South America and Asia. Under the accord, still under negotiation but nearing completion, companies and investors would be empowered to challenge regulations, rules, government actions and court rulings -- federal, state or local -- before tribunals organized under the World Bank or the United Nations.
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Now we know why the corporations and the Obama administration want the TPP, a huge "trade" agreement being negotiated between the United States and 11 other countries, kept secret from the public until it's too late to stop it.
The section of the TPP that has leaked is the "Investment" chapter that includes investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) clauses. WikiLeaks has the text and analysis, and the Times has the story, in "Trans-Pacific Partnership Seen as Door for Foreign Suits Against U.S.":
An ambitious 12-nation trade accord pushed by President Obama would allow foreign corporations to sue the United States government for actions that undermine their investment "expectations" and hurt their business, according to a classified document.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership -- a cornerstone of Mr. Obama's remaining economic agenda -- would grant broad powers to multinational companies operating in North America, South America and Asia. Under the accord, still under negotiation but nearing completion, companies and investors would be empowered to challenge regulations, rules, government actions and court rulings -- federal, state or local -- before tribunals organized under the World Bank or the United Nations.
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BREAKING NEWS: 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Shooting After Gate-Crashing Incident At NSA, Ft. Meade
According to officials, two people tried to crash into the gate outside the NSA at Ft. Meade shortly after 9 a.m. Monday. The driver of the vehicle refused to listen to an NSA police officer’s instructions to safely exit the campus, the NSA said in a statement.
Barriers were deployed when the vehicle refused to stop, then the vehicle accerlated toward an NSA Police vehicle blocking the roadway.
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From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Assisted Suicide
Bill introduced called Death with Dignity
HB 1021, Death with Dignity was assigned to the Health and Government Operations Committee. This bill is an assisted suicide measure. As a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, I was not able to hear the testimony on this bill, nor will I be able to vote on the bill unless it comes out of the HGO committee.
HB 1021, Death with Dignity, is a deeply flawed bill. Regardless of where you stand on the issue of assisted suicide, this particular bill is not ready for prime time. My concerns are:
Screening for depression is not required
No family notification is required
No doctor or nurse is present when the person commits suicide
Not enough safeguards to prevent someone from needlessly taking their own life
I will not be supporting this bill and I do not think it will get out of committee this year. It's literally a matter of life or death and a very important bill to get right.
HB 1021, Death with Dignity was assigned to the Health and Government Operations Committee. This bill is an assisted suicide measure. As a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, I was not able to hear the testimony on this bill, nor will I be able to vote on the bill unless it comes out of the HGO committee.
HB 1021, Death with Dignity, is a deeply flawed bill. Regardless of where you stand on the issue of assisted suicide, this particular bill is not ready for prime time. My concerns are:
Screening for depression is not required
No family notification is required
No doctor or nurse is present when the person commits suicide
Not enough safeguards to prevent someone from needlessly taking their own life
I will not be supporting this bill and I do not think it will get out of committee this year. It's literally a matter of life or death and a very important bill to get right.
Rise Up Coffee Adds Second Location in Salisbury, MD
East College Ave | Salisbury, MD
I recently facilitated the deal for Rise Up Coffee Roasters to purchase the Viva Espresso located at 105A East College Avenue in Salisbury, MD. Viva Espresso owners Chuck and Nancy Dix are retiring but stated, "We thank all of our loyal customers, especially our daily patrons, for their support of us and our products. We hope that you will visit the College Avenue location when it re-opens as Rise Up Coffee."
Rise Up Coffee has been an independent small-batch coffee roaster and retailer since March 2005. The College Avenue location will become the fourth location for Rise Up Coffee, which already has existing locations in Easton, MD, St. Michaels, MD and Salisbury, MD. They will be doing light renovation work on the space and plan to re-open the business in early May. "As an Eastern Shore original, we take great pride in serving our local communities," stated Tim Cureton, owner of Rise Up Coffee. "We're very excited to add another option for our friends in the Salisbury community, and we're also very excited for Nancy and Chuck as they transition on to their next adventure!" To learn more about Rise Up Coffee Roasters, visit www.riseupcoffee.com.
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Flying drones is restricted in Delaware State Parks
With the increasing popularity of unmanned aircraft, particularly hobby drones, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that the use of drones on all park lands is restricted and otherwise illegal without proper authorization.
State park regulations specifically prohibit the use of radio-controlled model aircraft or flying machines, including hobby drones except in park areas that have been designated for them.
However, while drone use is illegal in Delaware State Parks, park regulations permit organized activities - which includes hobbyists flying their drones - at the discretion of the director of the Division of Parks & Recreation.
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State park regulations specifically prohibit the use of radio-controlled model aircraft or flying machines, including hobby drones except in park areas that have been designated for them.
However, while drone use is illegal in Delaware State Parks, park regulations permit organized activities - which includes hobbyists flying their drones - at the discretion of the director of the Division of Parks & Recreation.
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R.I.P. Margaret L. Robinson
Maude of Maude & Earl just passed away in Texas. They performed for many years in Salisbury at Johnny & Sammy's and Dockside Murphy's.
TSA checklist reveals behavior agents look for to spot a terrorist
A behavioral checklist that the Transportation Security Administration uses to help identify airport travelers they believe could be potential terrorists has been revealed.
The Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques system, nicknamed SPOT, breaks down body language and demeanor the TSA believes indicates either 'stress' or 'deception'.
Mannerisms are assigned points based on their severity and are assessed by trained 'Behavior Detection Officers', who observe passengers as they go through the security checkpoint.
Behaviors are given points based on their perceived severity. If you walk through security with a 'face pale from recent shaving of beard' or happen to be yawning or whistling, you can be assigned one point.
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The Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques system, nicknamed SPOT, breaks down body language and demeanor the TSA believes indicates either 'stress' or 'deception'.
Mannerisms are assigned points based on their severity and are assessed by trained 'Behavior Detection Officers', who observe passengers as they go through the security checkpoint.
Behaviors are given points based on their perceived severity. If you walk through security with a 'face pale from recent shaving of beard' or happen to be yawning or whistling, you can be assigned one point.
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High school bans special needs student from wearing letter jacket
Michael Kelley, who attends East High School in Wichita, Kansas, wore the letter, which his mother purchased for him, on a jacket, until he was told to remove it and never wear it again at school.
And not only did the school tell the young man he could not wear his letter, but they are now firmly standing behind their decision.
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Troopers Arrest Seaford Man with Assaulting Elderly Woman
The incident occurred around 6:50 p.m. Sunday March 29, 2015, after troopers and Seaford Police Department were dispatched to a residence located in the 9000 block of Tharp Road for an assault complaint. Upon arrival, an 81-year old female was immediately being transported to Nanticoke Hospital by EMS due to severe injuries to her head and face. Upon interviewing the victim at the hospital, troopers learned that a black male approached her near the side of her residence and was willing to walk to the road with her to see if her cat was deceased in the road. As the two were walking along the side of her house, the male began attacking her and punching her in the face. Once she fell to the ground, the suspect took off running without any items from the woman. A description was broadcast across the radio to all police agencies and within a half hour,Jerome Q. Roach, 35 of Seaford, was located by Seaford Police Department walking along Middleford Road matching the description given.
Jerome Roach was transported to Seaford PD, where it was determined he was the same suspect involved in an earlier altercation that occurred in the parking lot of Walmart which is directly behind the 81-year-old victim’s house.
State Police charged Roach with Assault 1st Intentionally Causes Serious Physical Injury to a Person 62 Years or Older and was committed Sussex Correctional Institution on $35,000.00 cash only bond.
Since the arrest, the elderly female victim has been transferred and admitted to Christiana Medical Center in stable condition.
"Public Enemy No. 1" For The City Of Baltimore Sentenced To Beyond Life In Prison
Darryl Martin Anderson was listed as “Public Enemy No. 1″ by Baltimore police. He got this title after shooting several outside of a house in the city. He was sentenced to life plus 35 years last week in Baltimore County for a separate murder, but the previously mentioned shooting buried him even further.
Anderson was one of two gunmen summoned by Tierra Fallin, a woman who believed that someone at the house spoke ill of the father of her children. Fallin went and got Anderson and another unidentified man and returned the house. Yelling, “Air this bitch out!” and “Do what y’all do!” Shots were fired and three out of the eight people on the porch were hit. Gennie Shird, 20, was killed. Cierra Williams was critically struck in the head, but has recovered. Michelle Hitchens, 51, was hit in the arm, which appeared non-threatening. However, she developed embolism later and died.
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Anderson was one of two gunmen summoned by Tierra Fallin, a woman who believed that someone at the house spoke ill of the father of her children. Fallin went and got Anderson and another unidentified man and returned the house. Yelling, “Air this bitch out!” and “Do what y’all do!” Shots were fired and three out of the eight people on the porch were hit. Gennie Shird, 20, was killed. Cierra Williams was critically struck in the head, but has recovered. Michelle Hitchens, 51, was hit in the arm, which appeared non-threatening. However, she developed embolism later and died.
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Michelle Obama declares 'Black Girls Rock!'
Michelle Obama mixed her message of education for girls with one of empowerment for black women, declaring 'Black girls rock!' at the annual awards show of the same name.
The first lady wasn't one of the honorees Saturday night but was the most heralded participant at the 5th annual event. It honored Jada Pinkett Smith, Erykah Badu, Cicely Tyson, Ava DuVernay, Nadia Lopez and Helene Gayle.
Obama told the audience, which included many young black girls, to ignore voices that suggested that they were 'not good enough.'
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The first lady wasn't one of the honorees Saturday night but was the most heralded participant at the 5th annual event. It honored Jada Pinkett Smith, Erykah Badu, Cicely Tyson, Ava DuVernay, Nadia Lopez and Helene Gayle.
Obama told the audience, which included many young black girls, to ignore voices that suggested that they were 'not good enough.'
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A Letter To The Editor: First Alert
I have been following this thread on Wicomico First Alert about a vehicle accident today (Saturday), Rum Ridge Rd.
They have two threads on this incident. The first one simply announces it, and someone asks;
"Does anyone who what color vehicle cause know alot of people in that area"
And their reply was;
"We don't post or allow people to post vehicle descriptions. Sorry."
Then, in the second thread they start on the same accident, they post pictures of the silver pick up truck crashed into the tree.
So someone replies in the first thread:
"What is the difference between posting a description and posting pictures?"
They delete her question.
So she asks again and then someone else also asks.
So they delete their own comment and all replies.
These were the people, who posted pictures of the crash on Sixty Ft Rd where the people died. How is that not giving a description of the vehicle? Then they posted a video of the fire department? trying to cut the victims out of the vehicle. Had the family even been notified yet before their parents vehicle was plastered all over the internet?
They make up these lame rules, chastise anyone who questions them and threatens to block them and then 2 minutes later they are posting pictures of vehicles that they claim they do not give descriptions of.
PS
And if they happen to cry foul... I do have one screen shot of the second time the person asked a question, that they deleted off their page.
They have two threads on this incident. The first one simply announces it, and someone asks;
"Does anyone who what color vehicle cause know alot of people in that area"
And their reply was;
"We don't post or allow people to post vehicle descriptions. Sorry."
Then, in the second thread they start on the same accident, they post pictures of the silver pick up truck crashed into the tree.
So someone replies in the first thread:
"What is the difference between posting a description and posting pictures?"
They delete her question.
So she asks again and then someone else also asks.
So they delete their own comment and all replies.
These were the people, who posted pictures of the crash on Sixty Ft Rd where the people died. How is that not giving a description of the vehicle? Then they posted a video of the fire department? trying to cut the victims out of the vehicle. Had the family even been notified yet before their parents vehicle was plastered all over the internet?
They make up these lame rules, chastise anyone who questions them and threatens to block them and then 2 minutes later they are posting pictures of vehicles that they claim they do not give descriptions of.
PS
And if they happen to cry foul... I do have one screen shot of the second time the person asked a question, that they deleted off their page.
Publishers Notes: Any time you put the flamboyant Ryan Stevenson in the mix of things you are certain to get a LOT of drama and mistakes.
As we had predicted early on, First Alert will be a short lived Website. They have already been exposed to numerous mistakes and quite frankly, any time you try to gather up a group of volunteers to do anything, it's bound to fail because most of them won't put in their fair share of time and effort.
That being said, they have all started to scatter and even created a new website that will compete with each other. Heck, one of them allegedly started scamming their viewers with a possible, (I've got cancer, Go Fund Me) SCAM. Now they are claiming the person they helped raise money for may have scammed them, AND YOU.
Anyhow, I've got better things to do then to sit here and talk about these VERY unstable people. Firefighters wanting to be cops, need I say more...
Former Obama Intel Chief: Administration’s Iran Policy Is ‘Willful Ignorance’
President Barack Obama’s former director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn said on “Fox News Sunday” he believes the White House is acting with “willful ignorance” in its dealings with Iran. (VIDEO: Former Obama Intel Chief: John Kerry Is ‘Out Of Touch With Reality’)
HOST CHRIS WALLACE: It seems to be a patch work of alliances where in some countries we’re on the side of Saudi Arabia and the Sunnis, in other countries like Iraq, we’re on the side of Shiite and Iran. Can that work?
FLYNN: So let me just start by saying as an intelligence officer, intelligence has to be part of the calculus of every strategic level of decision. And right now, I don’t — my sense of where the policy is at is sort of — and I hate to say it like this, but it’s almost a policy of willful ignorance. And to me, we have some major problems that we are dealing with and here we are talking to Iran about a nuclear deal with this almost complete breakdown of order in the Middle East.
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Getty: No Decision Made On Restoring Pay Raises Education Funding
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Legislative and Policy Director Joe Getty told Maryland's News This Week that the governor is pleased with the progress that lawmakers made on the budget.
The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a budget that restores pay raises for state workers and extra education funding for large school districts that Governor Hogan had wanted to scale back. The House had previously approved a similar budget.
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“I’m Black,Democrat & A Woman And I’ll Park Anyway I Want You Racist Bastards!”
A congresswoman has come under-fire after her bad parking was caught on camera. Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 77, who represents by the District of Columbia, was secretly filmed on Wednesday morning as she drove into a spot on Capitol Hill at the wrong angle.
Instead of pushing forwards at 45-degrees, she blindly performed a perpendicular maneuver. As a result, the back and front ends of her car were almost touching other vehicles, while her bumper also rested well over the curb.
Wrong move: Democrat Eleanor Holmes Norton, 77, who represents by the District of Columbia, was secretly filmed on Wednesday morning as she drove her car into a spot on Capitol Hill at the wrong angle
Instead of pushing forwards at 45-degrees, she blindly performed a perpendicular maneuver. As a result, the back and front ends of her car were almost touching other vehicles, while her bumper also rested well over the curb.
Oblivious: Instead of pushing forwards at 45-degrees, she blindly performed a perpendicular maneuver
Footage shows her jutting to a standstill as a young aide runs over to help. But he decides there is little he can do to help the situation and goes over to help Norton out of the silver sedan instead. As he strolls to the driver’s door, around the 40-second mark, a U.S. Capitol police officer zooms by on a motorcycle apparently oblivious to the parking offense.
Norton, then locks her car and walks away. But before getting too far she stops and returns to her vehicle. It looks like she might have spotted her bad parking. However, it transpires that she’s merely forgotten something.
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Footage shows her jutting to a standstill as a young aide runs over to help. But he decides there is little he can do to help the situation and goes over to help Norton out of the silver sedan instead. As he strolls to the driver’s door, around the 40-second mark, a U.S. Capitol police officer zooms by on a motorcycle apparently oblivious to the parking offense.
Norton, then locks her car and walks away. But before getting too far she stops and returns to her vehicle. It looks like she might have spotted her bad parking. However, it transpires that she’s merely forgotten something.
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Eastern Shore Police Association 2015 Fallen Officer Memorial Ride
Saturday, May 2
at 8:30am - 12:30pm
702 Cambridge Plaza, Cambridge, MD 21613
THE RIDE RETURNS !!!! Coming to Delmarva for Spring Bikes to the Beach ? Spend Saturday morning supporting Camp ESPA and on the ONLY escorted ride during Bikes to the Beach. After the ride & brief ceremony, you can be at the beach by 2PM. The 5th Annual Camp ESPA Police escorted ride will be the best one yet !!! Don't miss out on this one.
Honoring the memories of Police Officers that died in the line of duty while working on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Registration 0830 to 0945, all bikes out by 10AM ( Police Escorted ). ALL VEHICLES WELCOMED !!
Ride Starts: Power House Gym, 702 Cambridge Plaza, Cambridge, MD 21613 & Ride Ends at Camp ESPA, 5425 Sharptown Rd, Rhodesdale, MD 21659
Short Ceremony. Lunch Included. Donation $20 per bike/$10 per passenger
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Delaware State Police Announces the Trooper and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2014
Delaware State Police Announces the Trooper and Civilian Employee of the Year for 2014
Cheswold- On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., in Cheswold, at the Delaware State Troopers Association Hall, The Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., announced the winners of the Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year Award. Employees are recognized with this prestigious award which is celebrated annually.
Trooper of the Year
Each year the Delaware State Police Executive Staff selects one Trooper for the Trooper of the Year Award. A Trooper must exceed performance standards and be recognized by his or her peers as one who consistently displays integrity and work ethic to be nominated.
This year, eleven Delaware State Troopers were nominated. The Executive Staff selected Corporal Lloyd “Mike” McCann from Troop 3 patrol as the 2014 Trooper of the Year for his outstanding efforts and contributions to the Division and the citizens of Delaware.
Cpl. Lloyd “Mike” McCann has been a member of the Division since October 23, 2009. In that time he has established himself as a hard worker, who is highly motivated, and very productive. He is consistently among shift leaders in all statistical categories. Cpl. McCann has volunteered to take on additional administrative duties such as completing shift vehicle inspections and computer downloads. Cpl. McCann is a positive role model to junior shift members. He is well liked and respected by his shift mates, superiors and the Troop Administration. During the year, Cpl. McCann had multiple proactive vehicle stops where he went above and beyond to investigate drug complaints where several arrests were made and drugs were seized.
Pence: Indiana Religious Freedom Law 'Not Going To Change'
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Sunday that a new state law that attempts to protect long-standing religious freedoms “is not about discrimination” and that he and other state lawmakers do not intend to change the legislation.
Pence, a Republican, said the legislation that he signed last week prohibits Indiana laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs.
The definition of "person" includes religious institutions, businesses and associations, which is being interpreted as allowing a cake maker, for example, to legally refuse an order for a wedding cake for a gay couple.
Pence told ABC's "This Week” the original federal law is more than 20 years old and that the purpose of the new Indiana one is to expand individual rights for those who feel government has impinged on their personal rights.
“This is not about discrimination,” he said. “This is about empowering people to confront government overreach.”
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Pence, a Republican, said the legislation that he signed last week prohibits Indiana laws that "substantially burden" a person's ability to follow his or her religious beliefs.
The definition of "person" includes religious institutions, businesses and associations, which is being interpreted as allowing a cake maker, for example, to legally refuse an order for a wedding cake for a gay couple.
Pence told ABC's "This Week” the original federal law is more than 20 years old and that the purpose of the new Indiana one is to expand individual rights for those who feel government has impinged on their personal rights.
“This is not about discrimination,” he said. “This is about empowering people to confront government overreach.”
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U.S. economy is showing cracks
NEW YORK — America’s economy is starting to see cracks after closing out 2014 with Superman strength.
The U.S. job market had its best year of gains last year since 1999, and economic activity hit a whopping 5% in the third quarter — the best quarter since 2003.
Three months later, the U.S. economy is looking a little tired. It’s losing momentum in puzzling ways. Hiring is still strong, but experts are starting to scale back their growth forecasts.
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen summed it up well in a speech Friday: “If underlying conditions had truly returned to normal, the economy should be booming.”
Economists say there are two main problems: Workers’ wages aren’t growing much, if at all. As a result, Americans aren’t going out and spending much. On top of that, many foreign economies are slowing down, which puts pressure on the U.S.
The question going forward is whether we’re just in a blip or a bigger shift is taking place.
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The U.S. job market had its best year of gains last year since 1999, and economic activity hit a whopping 5% in the third quarter — the best quarter since 2003.
Three months later, the U.S. economy is looking a little tired. It’s losing momentum in puzzling ways. Hiring is still strong, but experts are starting to scale back their growth forecasts.
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen summed it up well in a speech Friday: “If underlying conditions had truly returned to normal, the economy should be booming.”
Economists say there are two main problems: Workers’ wages aren’t growing much, if at all. As a result, Americans aren’t going out and spending much. On top of that, many foreign economies are slowing down, which puts pressure on the U.S.
The question going forward is whether we’re just in a blip or a bigger shift is taking place.
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Top foreclosure states February: Maryland
Change in filings from January: Up 10.1 percent
Nationally: 1 in every 1,295
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Judge Strikes Down Coercive Dues in Wisconsin School District
A judge in Wisconsin voided a teachers union contract that would have forced educators in the Kenosha Unified School District to pay dues as a condition of employment.
Judge David Bastianelli of the Kenosha County Circuit Court ruled that the school district contracts with the local chapters of three of the largest public sector unions in the country—NEA, AFSCME, and SEIU—violated Gov. Scott Walker’s sweeping labor reforms in 2011. The legislation, Act 10, restricted the use of coercive dues payments for most government workers.
“The [collective bargaining agreements] entered into by the union defendants during November of 2013, were contrary to the provisions of Act 10 and are therefore null and void,” the March 19 ruling states.
The lawsuit was filed by a current teacher in the school system, as well as a local taxpayer. The pair contended that the district agreement violated their freedom of association since it required non-member teachers to pay union dues.
“The unlawful agreement contains provisions with respect both to wages and to the factors and conditions of employment that are illegal subjects for collective bargaining between school district and their employees,” a September brief filed with the court says. “The agreement requires teachers to pay union dues against their will under a so-called “fair share” provision. Such provisions are expressly prohibited by state law.”
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Judge David Bastianelli of the Kenosha County Circuit Court ruled that the school district contracts with the local chapters of three of the largest public sector unions in the country—NEA, AFSCME, and SEIU—violated Gov. Scott Walker’s sweeping labor reforms in 2011. The legislation, Act 10, restricted the use of coercive dues payments for most government workers.
“The [collective bargaining agreements] entered into by the union defendants during November of 2013, were contrary to the provisions of Act 10 and are therefore null and void,” the March 19 ruling states.
The lawsuit was filed by a current teacher in the school system, as well as a local taxpayer. The pair contended that the district agreement violated their freedom of association since it required non-member teachers to pay union dues.
“The unlawful agreement contains provisions with respect both to wages and to the factors and conditions of employment that are illegal subjects for collective bargaining between school district and their employees,” a September brief filed with the court says. “The agreement requires teachers to pay union dues against their will under a so-called “fair share” provision. Such provisions are expressly prohibited by state law.”
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Iranian Defector: US Working 'On Behalf' of Iran
An Iranian journalist who defected while covering the nuclear talks in Switzerland has accused the United States' team of acting on Iran's behalf in the negotiations.
Amir Hossein Motaghi defected late last week, saying he no longer saw any point in his profession in a country whose government told him what to write, the U.K.'s Telegraph reported.
Motaghi told the London-based Irane Farda, an Iranian opposition television station, that the American team is working to convince the other members of the U.N. Security Council nations and Germany – the P5+1 powers.
"The U.S. negotiating team are mainly there to speak on Iran’s behalf with other members of the P5+1 countries and convince them of a deal," he said.
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Amir Hossein Motaghi defected late last week, saying he no longer saw any point in his profession in a country whose government told him what to write, the U.K.'s Telegraph reported.
Motaghi told the London-based Irane Farda, an Iranian opposition television station, that the American team is working to convince the other members of the U.N. Security Council nations and Germany – the P5+1 powers.
"The U.S. negotiating team are mainly there to speak on Iran’s behalf with other members of the P5+1 countries and convince them of a deal," he said.
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A Letter To The Editor: Military addresses being publicized
Joe,
The Us Army issued a warning to military families whose home addresses were released by Islamist terrrorists as targets. The Army, as you know, has warned these military families (whose warriors are often NOT HOME) to check the peep hole before opening the door and to not invite delivery people into their homes.
The US military claims they do not have room for these families on military bases. This is how we support our troops? We leave their families vulnerable to siege on US soil?
Only 100 addresses were released (I believe). Why can't we handle this?
Either they get 24/7 National Guard security or they should be moved.
If not our complacent government, there are 100 billionaires who could move these families easily. Why isn't it a bigger deal? Why isn't America screaming?
The Us Army issued a warning to military families whose home addresses were released by Islamist terrrorists as targets. The Army, as you know, has warned these military families (whose warriors are often NOT HOME) to check the peep hole before opening the door and to not invite delivery people into their homes.
These young women and children are supposed to feel safe from lunatics seeking to please ISIS by locking their doors?
The US military claims they do not have room for these families on military bases. This is how we support our troops? We leave their families vulnerable to siege on US soil?
Only 100 addresses were released (I believe). Why can't we handle this?
Either they get 24/7 National Guard security or they should be moved.
If not our complacent government, there are 100 billionaires who could move these families easily. Why isn't it a bigger deal? Why isn't America screaming?
Video: O'Malley: "Presidency Not A Crown Passed From Family To Family"
O'Malley did not say if he was referring specifically to the Clinton or Bush families, only "two families."
As governor, O'Malley supported Clinton in her last bid for president in 2008.
"I certainly believed that for those times, she was the best choice for us as a country," O'Malley said.
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Indiana Governor: Lawmakers To 'Clarify' Anti-Gay Law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence — facing a major backlash from a new law that would allow businesses in the state to cite religious objections to refuse to serve gay people — says he supports an effort to "clarify the intent" of the legislation while acknowledging surprise over the hostility it has sparked.
As we reported on Saturday, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act — approved by the Republican-dominated Indiana legislature and signed by Pence on Thursday — immediately touched off a vociferous online campaign against the law, as well as a protest on Saturday in front of the Statehouse.
Indiana's RFRA, which goes into effect in July, has also caused some high-profile businesses, such as Angie's List, to rethink expansion plans in the Hoosier state, potentially costing the economy tens of millions of dollars in and thousands of jobs.
Although the law is similar to a federal one and those in 19 other states, sexual orientation is not a protected class in Indiana, leaving the door open for discrimination, critics say.
In an interview on Saturday with The Indianapolis Star, Pence, a Republican who served in Congress for a decade before becoming governor, said: "I just can't account for the hostility that's been directed at our state.
"I've been taken aback by the mischaracterizations from outside the state of Indiana about what is in this bill," he said, reiterating his support for the legislation.
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As we reported on Saturday, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act — approved by the Republican-dominated Indiana legislature and signed by Pence on Thursday — immediately touched off a vociferous online campaign against the law, as well as a protest on Saturday in front of the Statehouse.
Indiana's RFRA, which goes into effect in July, has also caused some high-profile businesses, such as Angie's List, to rethink expansion plans in the Hoosier state, potentially costing the economy tens of millions of dollars in and thousands of jobs.
Although the law is similar to a federal one and those in 19 other states, sexual orientation is not a protected class in Indiana, leaving the door open for discrimination, critics say.
In an interview on Saturday with The Indianapolis Star, Pence, a Republican who served in Congress for a decade before becoming governor, said: "I just can't account for the hostility that's been directed at our state.
"I've been taken aback by the mischaracterizations from outside the state of Indiana about what is in this bill," he said, reiterating his support for the legislation.
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How Singapore Became One Of The Richest Places On Earth
Singapore has been called the 20th century's most successful development story.
"I don't think any other economy," says Linda Lim, an economist at the University of Michigan, "even the other Asian tigers, have that a good a statistical record of rapid growth, full employment, with very good social indicators — life expectancy, education, housing, etc. — in the first 20 years," she says.
Lee Kuan Yew, the man who founded modern-day Singapore and died last week at age 91, led that economic transformation. One of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, Lee was an autocrat whose tiny island-state became one of the richest places in the world, and a role model for other governments in Asia and beyond.
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"I don't think any other economy," says Linda Lim, an economist at the University of Michigan, "even the other Asian tigers, have that a good a statistical record of rapid growth, full employment, with very good social indicators — life expectancy, education, housing, etc. — in the first 20 years," she says.
Lee Kuan Yew, the man who founded modern-day Singapore and died last week at age 91, led that economic transformation. One of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, Lee was an autocrat whose tiny island-state became one of the richest places in the world, and a role model for other governments in Asia and beyond.
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Dow Sells Chlorine Business
$5 billion deal relieves company of legacy product, allows firm to own 50.5 percent of Olin while also getting 3 seats on its board of directors
Dow Chemical Co. agreed to sell almost all of its chlorine business, the world’s largest, to Olin Corp. in a $5 billion deal as it pares less profitable products.
The transaction will leave Dow investors holding 50.5 percent of the enlarged Olin, while Olin shareholders will own the rest, the companies said Friday in a statement.
The move also means Dow Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Liveris is set to exceed his target of selling $7 billion to $8.5 billion of assets. The company is focusing on value-added products such as genetically modified corn seed and plastics for autos and packaging.
Dow was founded in 1897 as a producer of bleach, which is made from chlorine. Chlorine, in turn, is produced in tandem with caustic soda by running electricity through brine, the kind of cyclical, low-margin activity the company has sought to divest in recent years.
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Dow Chemical Co. agreed to sell almost all of its chlorine business, the world’s largest, to Olin Corp. in a $5 billion deal as it pares less profitable products.
The transaction will leave Dow investors holding 50.5 percent of the enlarged Olin, while Olin shareholders will own the rest, the companies said Friday in a statement.
The move also means Dow Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Liveris is set to exceed his target of selling $7 billion to $8.5 billion of assets. The company is focusing on value-added products such as genetically modified corn seed and plastics for autos and packaging.
Dow was founded in 1897 as a producer of bleach, which is made from chlorine. Chlorine, in turn, is produced in tandem with caustic soda by running electricity through brine, the kind of cyclical, low-margin activity the company has sought to divest in recent years.
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The Dodge Brothers Weren’t Ford Employees; Died Long Before The Challenger & Charger Were Made
In a series of recent ads exploring the creation and evolution of Dodge and its famous Challenger and Charger models, the car maker harkens all the way back to its origins as the Dodge Brothers Company to evoke a sense of spirit and competitiveness. While these commercials are successful in eliciting the desired emotional response, the company isn’t quite telling the truth about John and Horace Dodge and their role in creating these popular muscle cars.
Bay Bridge (US 50/301) Lane Closures and Traffic Patterns Scheduled for the Week of March 29 - April 4, 2015
Bay Bridge (US 50/301)
Lane Closures and Traffic Patterns
Scheduled for the Week of March 29 - April 4, 2015
All work will be performed weather permitting. The MDTA urges motorists to drive with caution and obey all traffic-control devices and lane-control signals. Lane closures are subject to change and closure times are dependent on traffic volumes.
TOLL DOLLARS AT WORK
REMINDER: Headlights are required at all times on the bridge.
The westbound span may be closed Sunday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work or routine annual inspections. Two-way traffic will operate on the eastbound span during the full westbound span closures.
The eastbound span may be closed Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning, Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. the following morning for preservation/maintenance work or routine annual inspections. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span during the full eastbound span closures.
One lane of the eastbound span may be closed Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for preservation/maintenance work. Two-way traffic will operate on the westbound span.
When daytime two-way traffic is in effect on the westbound span, toll lanes 4 through 7 will be directed into contra-flow traffic on the westbound span. Motorists wishing to use an E-ZPass® Only lane to access the eastbound span should use toll lane 9.
Monday through Thursday, one lane will be closed for approximately 15 minutes for contractor pick-up.
Note: Concrete repair and replacement project nears completion at Bay Bridge toll plaza. Lane 2 and associated toll booth remain continuously (24/7) closed. Pay attention to overhead and portable electronic signs.
FOR 24/7 BAY BRIDGE TRAFFIC INFORMATION CALL 1-877-BAYSPAN (1-877-229-7726) or visit baybridge.com
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