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Thursday, October 09, 2008

Sarah Palin video

Sarah Palin v/s Protestor. You must watch it, thought she handled herself well.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h0xOjsOqdk

Club for Growth Releases Two New Ads In MD-01







Reveal’s the Truth about Kratovil’s Liberal Record

Washington – Today, the Club for Growth released two new ads in Maryland’s First Congressional District. The $200,000 ad buy will run on broadcast television in the Baltimore and Salisbury markets (watch ads here).

Both ads are designed to tell voters in Maryland-01 just how liberal and out-of-touch Frank Kratovil is on economic issues. The first ad talks about Kratovil’s support for universal healthcare which could cost taxpayers billions of dollars and put personal healthcare decisions in the hands of government bureaucrats. The second ad informs voters about Kratovil’s cozy relationship with Big Labor. Kratovil has taken thousands of dollars from big labor unions whose top priority is passing the infamous “Card Check” bill which would strip workers of their right to a secret ballot election. It is clear that Frank Kratovil is too liberal for Maryland’s First Congressional District.

“Frank Kratovil is trying to hoodwink voters into thinking he is a moderate, but it is clear from his positions that he is a liberal who will march in lockstep with Nancy Pelosi if elected to Congress,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “If voters in Maryland-01 want to be represented by someone who will fight for lower taxes and greater economic freedom, then Frank Kratovil is the last place they should turn. Instead, they should vote for State Senator Andy Harris who has a proven record of fighting for taxpayers.”


TV :15 – “Plan”

FRANK KRATOVIL’S UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE PLAN COULD COST BILLIONS AND PLACE FAMILY MEDICAL DECISIONS IN THE HANDS OF GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRATS.

FRANK KRATOVIL: EXTREMELY LIBERAL.

CLUB FOR GROWTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS ADVERTISING.


TV :15 – “Labor”

FRANK KRATOVIL’S TAKEN BIG BUCKS FROM BIG LABOR UNIONS.

THEIR TOP PRIORITY: TAKING AWAY WORKERS’ RIGHTS TO A SECRET BALLOT.

FRANK KRATOVIL: EXTREMELY LIBERAL.

CLUB FOR GROWTH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS ADVERTISING.

PAID FOR BY CLUB FOR GROWTH AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE. 202-955-5500.

Help Wanted Section - Clarification

After brainstorming with Joe further, we have came to the conclusion that not only do we need a help wanted section . . .

We also need a seeking-a-job section. People who have special abilities and certifications can list them here.

Let me know what you guys think. Any and all comments are appreciated.

Gannett Corporation Shatters Previous Record Low Again Today

Gannett Corporation - (The Daily Times parent company) - set a new record low, yet again, today. The newspaper giant is now trading as low as $13.77 per share.

It might even go lower as there is still 1 hour left in todays trading.

Click Here: http://finance.google.com/finance?q=NYSE%3AGCI

Video Surveillance Shows Chauncey’s Surf Shop Burglary Suspect

On Sunday, October 5, 2008, at about 4 am, Ocean City Police Officers responded to Chauncey's Surf Shop(5309 Coastal Highway, Ocean City), in reference to a premise alarm. When Officers arrived at the scene they immediately noticed the front plate glass window of the surf shop had been smashed. Officers quickly discovered various items of merchandise which included skateboard decks, skateboard wheels and skateboard trucks had been stolen by the suspects by reaching through the smashed window. During the investigation Officers recovered surveillance footage of the suspect and learned that the suspect had come to the store the previous day. The suspect is described as a black male thin build about 6 feet tall. The suspect has black hair and appears to have a 2 inch thick afro. During the day the suspect was seen wearing a green hooded sweat shirt and green knit cap. The suspect was observed riding a bike. During the evening hours the suspect is again seen wearing a hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans and a pair of “skater” type sneakers. At this time, the suspect is believed to be in a dark colored passenger car. Police are asking anyone with information about the burglary or the identity of the subject to contact DFC Todd Speigle the Ocean City Police Criminal Investigation Division at 410-723-6604 or email the information to OCPD@ococean.com. You do not have to give your name.

Today's Wildlife Photos





Marine Home From Iraq

"Joe:

Another Iraq war vet is home but did not come thru the airport. Adam Becker, Marine is having his 21st tonight at Market Street Inn, and leaving tomorrow to report back to his unit for redeployment."

Thank You Adam, God Speed.

Why Are Their Lines To Get Gas At Sam's Club?


Because they're so much cheaper than the competition locally. Day after day I continue top be convinced that when you partner up with Kratovil and become subjected with higher gas prices, stations will continue to have no lines of customers. Photos don't lie.

Help Wanted Section???

Would anyone be interested in a "Help Wanted" section?

If so, please comment. If there's enough people interested, I may start a weekly post for help wanted ads.

Leave It To The Democrats

"Democrats use emergency financial bailout bill to fund illegal voter registration groups!

It seems the Democrats wanted 20% of any profit made by this grant to go to the very groups that time and time again turn out to be corrupt tools for voter fraud. Find below the portion of the bailout bill.

TRANSFER OF A PERCENTAGE OF PROFITS.
DEPOSITS.Not less than 20 percent of any profit realized on the sale of each troubled asset purchased under this Act shall be deposited as provided in paragraph (2).

USE OF DEPOSITS.Of the amount referred to in paragraph (1)
65 percent shall be deposited into the Housing Trust Fund established under section 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Regulatory Reform Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4568); and 35 percent shall be deposited into the Capital Magnet Fund established under section 1339 of that Act (12 U.S.C. 4569).

REMAINDER DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY. All amounts remaining after payments under paragraph (1) shall be paid into the General Fund of the Treasury for reduction of the public debt.

It turns out that the Housing Trust Fund is a way of funding ACORN, La Raza, and other groups that time and again are caught doing voter fraud operations for the Democrats. Why pray tell is the federal government funding liberal partisan operations? Here we go again, we can’t even get a bailout bill without the pork barrel."

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On October 6, 2008 at approximately 4:10 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store in reference to a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with store security who advised that the below listed suspect was observed attempting to take property from the store without making any attempts at payment. The suspect was stopped and the property was recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED: Christopher Lee Betz, 31 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (over $ 500)

DISPOSITION: All released to Central Booking CC # 200800037612

On October 6, 2008 at approximately 9:24 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store for the report of a shoplifter in custody. Upon arrival, the officers met with store management who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect attempting to take clothing from the store without making any attempts at payment. The suspect was stopped and the property was recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED: Novella Marie Hargis, 48 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800037638

On October 7, 2008 at approximately 11:10 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of U.S. Rt. 50 and Ward St. Due to suspicious circumstances observed during the traffic stop, a narcotics K-9 was requested from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and responded to check the vehicle. The K-9 positively alerted on the vehicle, and as a result of the subsequent search a quantity of suspected heroin, a quantity of suspected marijuana, and a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine were located within the vehicle. In addition, the officers located numerous syringes containing suspected heroin residue.

ARRESTED: Paul Tracy Koester, 41 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of heroin
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800037694

The Mayor Of Salisbury Sh!ts A Golden Brick On Citizens

Remember my article the other day on "The Bricks" project. You know, the low income housing project the City wants to dump $1,800,000.00 into. Well, even though the Daily Times did an article on it yesterday after we brought it to every one's attention, they certainly didn't do any investigative reporting on the project.

Let me ask you this. Did your home cost you $225.00 a square foot? You do know that when they give you a square foot price, in include the cost of the land as well, right? Well, it does.

That being said, when you calculate the square footage of the building, (already built) and include the land, (already donated) and the total cost of one million, eight hundred thousand dollars it comes to more than $225.00 a square foot to RENOVATE!

I don't know where this pinhead of a Mayor gets her business degree but this is simply outrageous! The Citizens of Salisbury continue to put their heads in the sand and allow this woman to railroad anything and everything she wants and this is for LOW INCOME HOUSING???????

If YOU can't afford to build your own home for $225.00 a square foot, why should they be spending this on Low Income Housing? Why is the City getting into the home rental business?

Quite frankly Ladies & Gentlemen, YOU need to make this project come to an immediate halt. I don't care if they're going to tell you they're getting grant money for it or not. Maryland is in deep trouble financially and our Politicians need to act far more responsible than this and stop this kind of spending.

They should re name the project, "The Golden Bricks" and call it what it really is. Way to go again Daily Times. Don't get into the BEEF of the articles you write, just tell everyone what the Mayor wants your customers to hear.

Oh, let's not forget that construction costs are going WAY DOWN, not up. I just love how she rides the wave and wants you to believe this is what it really costs to RENOVATE a building.

Soldiers Returning From Iraq This Saturday

They are expected to depart Saturday from Ft. Dix somewhere between 9:30 and 10:15 am. This means the expected arrival time to the Salisbury Armory is about 2:00 pm. You know that traffic and other things could influence their arrival time so if people start arriving about 1:30 or a little after, that will give us enough time to hand out flags.

These Soldiers deserve a Hero's Welcome Home so I'm reaching out to ALL of you to take some time out of your schedule to be there.

Do you think you can make it?

UPDATE!

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

Joe, I’m the other half of Lynn

I’ve coordinated the route with Delmar PD, Wicomico and Salisbury PD.

We intend to pick up an escort of both PGR and Law Enforcement at the Food Lion in Delmar, proceed south along Rt 13 to the By-Pass, By-Pass to Naylor Mill, Naylor Mill out to Rt 50 and RT 50 down to Booth Street. We would welcome a show of support along that route as long as everyone remembers safety. We all know what the north end of 13 is like traffic wise.

Thank you for posting this information out on our returning HEROS

1SG Merle L. Bragg, Jr.

Sam's Club $3.12 A Gallon!!!!!

"Hi Joe:

Sam’s gas this morning was $3.12 a gallon…..nice to have them around…..thought you may want to post them on your blog as having the cheapest gas in town."

The Truth According to Kratovil

Does Frank Kratovil ever tell the truth?  I'm sure he does.  Like the the broken clock which tell the correct time twice a day, congressional candidate Frank Kratovil probably tells the truth on occasion.  Unfortunately for the citizens of Maryland's First District, he hasn't been doing it much lately.

Case in point - the Trillion Dollar Federal Bailout. (I know that they said $700 billion, but the price tag seems to be rising by the minute.)  On Monday, I stood in Holloway Hall at Salisbury University and watched Frank Kratovil state that he supported the bailout proposal which passed the US House last Friday.  Tuesday night, Frank Kratovil stood before a crowd in North East and said that he opposed the bailout.

From PolitickerMD -

Harris continued: "Mr. Kratovil supported the bailout plan passed last Friday. Now you don't get a bigger break for Wall Street than that bailout plan. In fact, he went so far as to say, just yesterday, that the crisis is solved. Ladies and gentlemen, the crisis isn't solved," said Harris.

Kratovil denounced Harris's claims, saying he didn't favor the bailout at all.

"I didn't like the pork either, and I would not have voted for it. And I did not say the crisis was solved. What I said is our country tends to deal with issues on a crisis by crisis basis," said Kratovil.

Harris refused to step back and continued questioning Kratovil's motives.

"Mr. Kratovil. Just pick up The Daily Times," said Harris. "It's in quotes. It says quote 'we solved the crisis.' Now which is it? What you said yesterday in Salisbury or what you're saying today in Cecil College? I don't get it."

Either Kratovil is detached from reality, in which case his family should seek medical help for the man, or he is lying.  Read More ...

How Do I Get To The Other Side?

Two blondes, each on opposite sides of a river.

Blonde #1 hollers over to Blonde #2 and asks..How do I get over to the other side?

Blonde #2 thinks for a minute and hollers back...

You ARE on the other side!

The Financial Crisis

Joe,

I know how much you like to keep people informed

So I would like to pass this little tidbit of information along to you.

First from march

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1723152,00.html

and then recently

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D93MCI5O3.htm

seems that credit default swaps are at the core of these failures

The Daily Times News Tracker

Dear Daily Times:

While it has been months since the passing of a murdered woman found lying in a ditch in the Industrial Park, why haven't you followed up with an update on her murder and the progress, (and or the lack of) from the Salisbury Police Department?

You see, they don't call you the Tilghman Times for nothing. The murderer is still on the loose and quite frankly while your Customers are now paying $ .50 a copy, please tell us what kind of service you're actually giving back to the community?

Did you ever think that if you regularly gave out Crime Solvers number with a description of the suspect, his vehicle, the color of that vehicle and all of the other information "I" happen to have but YOU won't release, your Customers might be able to not only help assist the Police in finding this suspect, they would be more informed as to WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR AND EVEN EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN OF SUCH A MURDERER ON THE LOOSE.

Oh well, I'm just a little old Blogger, what do I know, right?

Steny Hoyer Sending Busload From Prince Goerge's Co. To Help Kratovil

Friends,

Senator Barack Obama has told us that "change doesn't come from Washington, it comes to Washington." Right now the polls show a 50/50 race in one of Maryland's congressional races where our neighbors will choose between more-of-the-same candidate Andy Harris and change candidate Frank Kratovil.

Join me this Saturday at 9:45 am in Parking Lot 1 of the University of Maryland for a bus trip to Baltimore County to volunteer for Frank Kratovil. The parking lot is large so look for the big yellow school bus. Directions from Greenbelt can be found here. Our own Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will be there to give us a send off as we embark to make change happen right here in Maryland.

Why is this so important? Maryland's First Congressional District has the best opportunity to send a democrat to congress we've seen in over a decade. The choice in this election is clear: a far-right conservative who supports Bush/Cheney/McCain or a strong, tested prosecutor who shares or values and will fight for working families across Maryland.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Majority Leader Hoyer have declared this race one of the best opportunities or democrats to expand their congressional majority in the entire country. It is very important that we show undecided voters in the First Congressional District what the choice is this November.

Please note the time has changed since last week's email. Please meet at 9:45 on Saturday. We can win this race but we need your help. Please join us.

Sincerely,

Justin Ross

Pocomoke City Skate Park Unofficial Opening!

This Saturday at 2pm come on down to Cypress Park and get together with other skate rats for a couple of hours to hang out and enjoy some dogs and burgers and soda's.

Parents of skaters are providing food and drinks, skaters provide an afternoon of showing off, teaching the younger kids how to do what you do.

We are also going to take some time discuss future events, such as competitions at the facility, and we are also going to take few minutes to pick up any trash that may be laying around to be good citizens, and give back a little bit.

If you don't have a skate park card be sure you get one tomorrow so that you can participate on Saturday.

This will be a great time to get to know others who are into skating and get a chance to share what we know with one another.

Skaters of all ages are invited and so are their parents.

So I hope to see you there!