Zombies and Vampires and Slashers,oh my!

Rose McGowan in scene from "Grindhouse:Planet Terror"

Halloween is almost upon us and I don't know about the rest of you,but as an adult one of my favorite things about October is all the horror movies on television!Just about every cable channel is airing all sorts of horror flicks and there are just not enough hours in a day to watch them all,but I sure try!
Last night IFC (Independent Film Channel) showed the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"(1974) and I was amused while watching because whenever you mention that movie,people are adamant about how "gruesome" it was and it really wasn't.It's the things you DON'T see that in that and other older horror movies that scared the hell out of audiences.The remake of it that was released a few years ago relied heavily on showing every nasty little act of torture and dismemberment and left nothing open for the viewer to wonder about.I won't go on and on about how the classics were better but the more current movies in the genre leave nothing to the imagination."Hostel",for example,while a great movie,was just balls-out gross and explicit.Not to say I do not like gore,but sometimes the stuff you never see is what gives you the willies.
I personally prefer "zombie" flicks,from Romero right up to "Grindhouse:Planet Terror"(which I watched for the gazillionth time last night also!).Theres just something about the monster being one of us,a human or subhuman,that scares me to no end!
And that brings me to my question:Are you a horror movie fan?Which sub-genre do you prefer in horror films?Do you lean more towards bloodsuckers or flesh-eaters or do you enjoy the good old Universal Monsters like Frankenstein and Dracula?And lastly,do you think todays horror movies go too far ?

From: Brian R. Moe
Deputy Secretary of State

Date: October 28, 2008

Re: Lowering of the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag to Half Staff


This is to advise you that Governor Martin O’Malley has ordered the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag flown at half staff on Thursday, October 30, 2008, from sunrise to sunset. This is in memory of Marine Col. Michael R. Stahlman, of Chevy Chase, Maryland, who died on October 5, 2008 from injuries received in Anbar province, Iraq.

This action is taken under the Protocol for the Maryland State Flag. Any questions on the above should be directed to the Office of the Secretary of State.


Cc: John P. McDonough, Secretary of State
Michael Enright, Chief of Staff
Superintendent Terrence Sheridan, Maryland State Police
Secretary Alvin C. Collins, Department of General Services
Woody Cullum, Fire Chief, BWI Airport
Governor’s Press Office

Question: What is America 's first line of missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States ?

Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard.

Question: What is the ONLY National Guard unit on permanent active duty?

Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard

Question: Who is the Commander in Chief of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska

Question: What U.S. governor is routinely briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counter terrorism?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska

Question: What U.S. governor has a higher classified security rating than either candidate of the Democrat Party?

Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska

According to the Washington Post, she first met with McCain in February, but nobody ever found out. This is a woman used to keeping secrets. She can be entrusted with our national security, because she already is.

And Now you know!

Worcester County Veterans Muster

WHO: Veterans and their Family Members

WHAT: Worcester County Veterans Muster - An information Seminar and Forum for veterans and their families to learn about the benefits and services offered to Maryland’s veterans by federal, state and nonprofit agencies. MDVA will have a booth with a Service Officer to assist with filing claims for disability and compensation. Representatives from other state agencies, Veteran Service Organizations, Veteran Employment Representatives, and members of local community organizations will be present to provide information. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available compliments of the American Legion Synepuxent Post 166.

WHERE: The American Legion Synepuxent Post 166
2908 Philadelphia Ave
Ocean City, MD 21842

WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2008
10 AM – 3 PM

WHY: Provide Information about Services and Benefits for Veterans

For more information contact:
Bob Sharps
Phone: 410-260-3842 or bsharps@mdva.state.md.us

Sarge GarlitzWorcester County CommanderPhone: 443-735-1942 or commander166@msn.com

Gas Prices

"Joe,

Just wanted to pass on we bought gas at $2.279 last night in Laurel at the Oasis Truck Stop / Hardees! I almost hate to see the election get here. I feel certain the prices will shoot back up after that!"

Club for Growth PAC Increases Ad Buy In Maryland-01

Washington – The Club for Growth PAC increased its ad buy in Maryland’s First Congressional District by nearly $100,000. The two ads are running on broadcast television in the Baltimore and Salisbury markets (watch ads here).

These two ads tell voters about how liberal and out-of-touch Frank Kratovil is on economic issues. Voters deserve to know that Kratovil supports universal health care that could cost taxpayers billions of dollars and put crucial health care decisions in the hands of government bureaucrats. They deserve to know about Kratovil’s cozy relationship with Big Labor, in which he took thousands of dollars from big labor unions whose top priority is passing legislation that would strip workers of their right to a secret ballot election.

“We are increasing the ad buy because we feel it is so important for voters to know about the real Frank Kratovil,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “When voters realize how liberal and out-of-touch Kratovil is on economic issues, they will not be able to support him. Most voters in Maryland’s First District do not want a representative who supports universal healthcare and kowtows to Big Labor.”

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 PAC 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 PAC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT OF THIS ADVERTISING.

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

We Love Kratovil - The Hypocrisy of Maryland's "Independent" Blogosphere

Liberals believe in something.  Unfortunately, the policies that they believe in have proved a failure.  That said, at least self-identified liberals (or "progressives") are willing to stand up for what they believe in.

However, liberal Democrats can't get elected by admitting what they believe in, so they claim to be "independent" or "moderate".  Some members of the blogosphere have decided to take a page from the Barack Obama / Frank Kratovil playbook and claim to be promoting "a different kind of politics" while in reality peddling the same old socialist solutions.  ShoreIndie has become the Maryland blogosphere's leader in this re-packaged hypocrisy.

ShoreIndie attacks conservative candidates for myriad sins and claims that they practice deceptive advertising.  Fair enough.  Unfortunately, ShoreIndie is incapable of distinguishing statements of fact from opinion.  He doesn't even appear capable of distinguishing a baseless opinion from an informed one.  Of course his pals, like liberal congressional candidate Frank Kratovil, NEVER say anything that isn't gospel.

Case in point - a series of videos ShoreIndie posted on YouTube of the first Salisbury debate between Andy Harris and Frank Kratovil.  It's important to remember that ShoreIndie did not post these until last week, long after the debate occurred.  Therefore, he is unable to claim that he is unaware of subsequent statements of, or actions by Kratovil.

We're using his video on "the Bailout" as an example.   Read More ...

Are Health Insurance Companies Next In The Bailout?

People can no longer truly afford Health Insurance and many have no choice but to eliminate coverage. Will the Health Insurance Companies be the next to jump on the wagon and take advantage of free money from our Government

When will a Presidential Candidate step up to the plate with enough ba{{s to say, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! They're already considering adding the Auto Manufacturers to tap into the Bailout as well. Only Andy Harris stood firm on saying, NO! And some of you Idiots sport a Kratovil Sign?

I was there at SU when Kratovil clearly stated he was FOR the Bailout, PERIOD. "I" was the one asking the questions in front of the entire crowd. Granted, Frank and Nancy did everything they could to shut me up because my questions were direct and firm and everyone deserved to know the answer. The next day Kratovil stated at another gathering that he was AGAINST the Bailout. BULLSH!T!

Everything I have been stating is starting to come true, one by one. No one else wanted to discuss an assassination attempt against Obama, yet yesterday the FBI unveiled a plot to kill Obama. Open your eyes Americans and see the reality in front of us. We're headed, (if not already in) a deep financial depression.
Who can afford health insurance right now? Who can afford to heat your home this winter? Who can afford the credit card debt?

Now let's sit back and wait on this one too and see if I'm right with the health industry.

Truth Be Told!

'Twas the night before elections
And all through the town
Tempers were flaring
Emotions all up and down!

I, in my bathrobe
With a cat in my lap
Had cut off the TV
Tired of political crap.

When all of a sudden
There arose such a noise
I peered out of my window
Saw Obama and his boys

They had come for my wallet
They wanted my pay
To give to the others
Who had not worked a day!

He snatched up my money
And quick as a wink
Jumped back on his bandwagon
As I gagged from the stink

He then rallied his henchmen
Who were pulling his cart
I could tell they were out
To tear my country apart!

"On Fannie, on Freddie,
On Biden and Ayers!
On Acorn, On Pelosi"
He screamed at the pairs!

They took off for his cause
And as he flew out of sight
I heard him laugh at the nation
Who wouldn't stand up and fight!

So I leave you to think
On this one final note-
IF YOU DONT WANT SOCIALISM
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!!

Halloween Candy Recall

Just an FYI for those who have children or those who are giving out candy for Halloween............ HALLOWEEN CANDY RECALLED

(you can verify this on snopes: http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/coins.asp)

There is a new warning put out by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency....

Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Mel amine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in china.

These candies are sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. Please make sure to check your childrens halloween candy and DO NOT LET THEM EAT THE PIRATE COINS (you know the ones wrapped in the shiny gold foil) and please let other parents know about this!

Dr. Melissa Greer, PhD
Florida Equine Athlete
The Florida Barrel Racer's Journal
A subscriber based magazine serving barrel racers since 2004
PO Box 1302
Polk City, FL 33868
863-984-8657 (office/residence)
www.floridaequineathlete.com

According To The Daily Times Today........

"Comegys said the Council owed the taxpayers and firefighters a guarantee of safety, which could only be met with proper equipment to protect both the callers and respondents."

OK Mr. Comegys. Explain to me why the City refused to pay the Salisbury Police Department their FULL raises they were promised two years ago then?

Comegys is a one sided piece of crap in my opinion, out to get the Fire Department everything humanly possible before the Witch is voted out of Office and he loses his own campaign for Mayor.

With Gordy as his side kick on his campaign, the arrogance can be recognized by last nights council meeting and Flip & Flop acting like their sh!t didn't stink because no one can do anything about them.

That's right Folks. YOU the taxpayers are worthless. You don't get out and vote. You don't get off your lazy a$$es and participate and like I said in an earlier Post, everything is all black and white with nothing in between.

If you're angry at the City boning you for another few million dollars in the Fire Department, GET OUT AND VOTE THIS TIME! Get rid of See, Gordy, Comegys, Mayor Tilghman and Chief Webster.

Oh, you have another choice. FILE BANKRUPTCY like most of them have already in the past. It's really easy. Just ask See & Comegys. They can walk you right through it.

Cops Are Human Too

Well, Mr. Citizen, it seems you've figured me out. I fit neatly into the category where you've placed me. I'm stereotyped, standardized, characterized, classified, grouped, and always typical. Unfortunately, the reverse is true. I can never figure you out.

From birth, you teach your children that I'm the bogeyman, if they do anything bad I'll take them away. Then you're shocked when they identify/associate with my traditional enemy... the criminal! You accuse me of going too easy on criminals until I catch your kids doing wrong. You may take an hour for lunch and several coffee breaks each day, but point me out as lazy for having one cup. You pride yourself on your manners, but think nothing of disrupting my meals with your troubles.

You go mental with the guy who cuts you off in traffic, but let me catch you doing the same thing and I'm picking on you. You know all the traffic laws...but you've never gotten a single ticket you deserve. You shout "IDIOT" if you observe me driving fast to a call, but raise the roof if I take more than ten seconds to respond to your complaint.

You call it part of my job if someone strikes me, but call it police brutality if I strike back. You wouldn't think of telling your dentist how to pull a tooth or your doctor how to take out an appendix, yet you are always willing to give me pointers on the law and telling me how to do my job.

You talk to me in a manner that would get you a bloody nose from anyone else, but expect me to take it without batting an eye.

You yell that something's got to be done to fight crime, but you can't be bothered to get involved.

You have no use for me at all, but of course it's OK if I change a flat for your wife, deliver your child in the back of the patrol car, or perhaps save your son's life with mouth to mouth breathing, or work many hours overtime looking for your lost daughter.

So Mr. Citizen, you can stand there on your soapbox and rant and rave about the way I do my work, calling me every name in the book, but never stop to think that your property, family, or maybe even your life depends on me or one of my buddies.

Yes, Mr. Citizen, it's me the cop!

The Author of this article was Trooper Mitchell Brown of the Virginia State Police. He was killed in the line of duty two months after writing the article......

A Comment Worthy Of A Post

"Everyone should hear those commnets made by Gordy. then we can all boycott his exxons. Forget about Kratovil, lets boycott because of his attitude towards the vollies. I say, If you like the vollies, stop shopping at exxon."

Interesting twist.

Harris Launches Two New Television Ads

Ads Feature Direct Messages from Governor Bob Ehrlich

Annapolis - Today the Andy Harris for Congress campaign launched two-fifteen second ads featuring Governor Bob Ehrlich. The ads will run on broadcast and cable throughout the entire district. The first ad is a direct appeal from Governor Bob Ehrlich to Democrat and Independent voters.

"I want to talk to my Democrat and Independent friends about Andy Harris. Andy Harris is an independent voice with sound fiscal ideas. A reformer we can trust. He'll make a great congressman."

The first ad can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiSaoM-PViM

The second ad sends a message that will cut through the clutter of political season.

"It's political season and ugly accusations are flying. Andy Harris a good man: a doctor, a veteran. Most importantly, he is an honest independent voice. That's why I'm supporting Andy Harris."

The second ad can be viewed here: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001xOKiG9g54BRooOSHhyyJhBSfWrou4Bu1ThIn77h9Vf5zmTngBcDJw9uAIrHgtoUPFFSQCqeBu8C400LGOw98BOz6hg3Y8rWT4gAqRtbkL9kqhpOOKcCydehvzOVWMhKMgb49YhCfaA4=

Both ads can be viewed at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001xOKiG9g54BSK4d_wYp-tViYTgdFY1ncuE3myrpdXO2JB6PcpzyRjEHYosH24vn8DIjc-8uHgHYsJwS3p_g0DtyRx9Bbikh0eB5ygtRa2_n6cRNSJT3VUDg==

Classified Ads

If anyone wants to put up items on this weeks Classified Ads, send them to alberobutzo@wmconnect.com . They'll get posted for this Saturday morning.

Questions A & B

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
From the Wicomico County Executive’s Office
Explanation of Questions “A” & “B” on the November 4th Ballot
Note: These questions were placed on the ballot at the initiation of the County Executive and the unanimous approval of the County Council

Ballot Question “A” – Charter Amendment - Permit Refunding of Obligations: To amend the Wicomico County Charter to permit the County to refund outstanding bonds, certificates of indebtedness, notes and other obligations in accordance with state law.

· What does “refunding” mean?
Refunding is the same as refinancing. Just like refinancing a mortgage, the county would redeem (buy back) old bonds sold at high interest rates and sell new bonds to cover the outstanding balance at a lower interest rate.
· Why is this a good idea?
o It could save the county hundreds of thousands of dollars. For example, if the county had $4,000,000 worth of outstanding debt (“old bonds”) at an interest rate of 8% and could refinance them at 4%, it would save $160,000 a year on interest costs.
· Why can’t the county do this now?
o The charter has a provision that prevents this. To remove the provision requires a charter amendment, and that requires a referendum – i.e., it must appear on the ballot and be approved by a majority of voters.
· What are certificates of indebtedness and notes?
o Occasionally, the county enters into debt agreements other than bonds. For example, the county currently has outstanding loans with the State of Maryland. This language is included in current law and is therefore included in the referendum.
· How does voting “yes” on this benefit the taxpayer?
o Enacting the amendment will save the county money and free up funds for use in other county programs.



Ballot Question “B” - Charter Amendment - Extension of Obligation Maturity Date, Clarification of BAN Terms: To amend the Wicomico County Charter to increase the term for which general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, notes and other obligations may be issued from 25 to 30 years and to clarify certain terms for bond anticipation notes.

· Does this affect the county’s current outstanding bonds?
o No. The amendment gives the county the flexibility to enter into 30 year bonds in the future.
· Why would the county want to borrow money for 30 years?
o In general, it does not. For the last 10 years, county bonds have been limited to 15 or 20 years. Current circumstances indicate that the flexibility to borrow for longer terms could be advantageous to taxpayers.
· If the county hasn’t needed the flexibility in the past, why does it need it now?
o The primary reason is the escalating cost of building new schools. The length of a bond should mirror the useful life of whatever it is the county is bonding. In the case of a school, that life exceeds 30 years.
· Doesn’t this put a strain on future budgets by tying up money for longer periods of time?
o Yes and no. Yes, funds are tied up for longer periods. On the reverse, it lessens the strain on annual budgets because principal and interest payments are less.
· How does voting “yes” on this benefit the taxpayer?
o It will give the county another tool to use in continuing its sound financial management practices. It will give an option to better manage school construction costs that didn’t exist previously.
· What will happen if the amendment is not passed?
o When it comes time to build a new school, such as Bennett Middle, the county will only have the option of selling bonds for up to 25 years. This will increase the county’s annual principal and interest costs. The county will not be able to place this question on the ballot again until 2012, locking it into 25 years or less financing four more years.

A Near Record Day

Yesterday was an outstanding day for Salisbury News. Why, I can't exactly explain that but I'll take it. It's been a while since we saw these kind of numbers and obviously people are tuning in and listening to what Salisbury News is delivering.

Thanks for visiting and we'll continue to do our best to deliver you our view of what's going on locally and sometimes around the Country.

While I have your attention allow me to say this. When it comes to comments, some people get very upset when they see someone very angry about a particular topic. Look, what's important for everyone to realize is this. One day a topic/article is going to come up that YOU are very passionate about and or perhaps angry and you're going to express your opinion. Am I to censor those comments too? Let EVERYONE get their chance to say their peace, right or wrong. At least here you'll not only get the opportunity to express your opinion, you'll also get the opportunity to counter that opinion you might not like and hopefully there's a healthy debate about the issues.

Salisbury News is not right about everything we share our OPINION about and in many cases we learn from all of you. Just as you do every day when we share things the Daily Times is scared to death to get even close to. Be thankful there's a place to voice your opinion and stop being so black and white about issues. Hopefully we're ALL out for the same end results which is a better, more well informed community.

Sometimes You Just Have To Sit Back, Look At Nature & Say, WOW!

Next Season's Dancing With The Stars

FOB's?

OK, while a friend of mine was visiting the Office yesterday the Draw Bridge went up for the second time and it was up for more than 10 minutes. However, the first time it went up, look at what it went up for. I thought you had to give 24 hours notice before they would allow you passage through to the North Prong area?

If someone wants to come back stating that this was perhaps the cleaning crew for the river, well, YOU MISSED A SPOT!