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Thursday, August 12, 2010
Colonel Robert M. Coupe Announces State Police Promotions
Location:
Wilmington University Dover, Delaware
DATE and TIME:
Wednesday August 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Promotes:
From Lieutenant to Captain
John A. Campanella (Headquarters- Dover)
Jason H. Sapp (Headquarters- Dover)
Peter B. Sawyer (Headquarters- Dover)
From Sergeant to Lieutenant
Jennifer D. Griffin (Troop 1- Brandywine Hundred)
Daniel K. Meadows (Troop 2- Newark)
Michael L. Nelson (Troop 3- Woodside)
From Corporal to Sergeant
Richard D. Bratz (Troop 5-Bridgeville)
Eric L. Hamm (Troop 3-Woodside)
Thomas J. McKeown (Aviation-Odessa)
Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh II (Troop 3-Woodside)
Matthew M. Zolper (Troop 7- Lewes)
Resume:
Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert M. Coupe Wednesday August 11, 2010 announced the division’s most recent promotions. The promotional ceremony was held at Wilmington University around 9:00 a.m.
Notable dignitaries included the Honorable Governor Jack Markell, Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, and Deputy Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Y. Olsen.
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues 11 Delaware State Troopers were promoted to new ranks.
Wilmington University Dover, Delaware
DATE and TIME:
Wednesday August 11, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Promotes:
From Lieutenant to Captain
John A. Campanella (Headquarters- Dover)
Jason H. Sapp (Headquarters- Dover)
Peter B. Sawyer (Headquarters- Dover)
From Sergeant to Lieutenant
Jennifer D. Griffin (Troop 1- Brandywine Hundred)
Daniel K. Meadows (Troop 2- Newark)
Michael L. Nelson (Troop 3- Woodside)
From Corporal to Sergeant
Richard D. Bratz (Troop 5-Bridgeville)
Eric L. Hamm (Troop 3-Woodside)
Thomas J. McKeown (Aviation-Odessa)
Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh II (Troop 3-Woodside)
Matthew M. Zolper (Troop 7- Lewes)
Resume:
Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Robert M. Coupe Wednesday August 11, 2010 announced the division’s most recent promotions. The promotional ceremony was held at Wilmington University around 9:00 a.m.
Notable dignitaries included the Honorable Governor Jack Markell, Attorney General Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, and Deputy Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Y. Olsen.
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues 11 Delaware State Troopers were promoted to new ranks.
State Police Probe Ellendale Home Invasion
Location:
Kings Alley Ellendale, Delaware
DATE and TIME:
Wednesday August 11, 2010 3:00 a.m.
Victim(s):
32 year old female
37 year old male
17 year old female
3 year old female
Suspect(s):
BM, 25-35, 6’00”-6’02” thin build, unshaven, white T-shirt, jeans and white sneakers.
BM 25-35, 5’08”-5’10”, large build, full beard, plaid button down shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.
Resume:
Delaware State Police early Wednesday August 11, 2010 investigated a Home Invasion on Kings Alley which intersects with Ponder road and runs parallel to SR 16.
State Police learned that a 37 year old male and 32 year old female were awakened in their bedroom around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. The victims heard voices in their bedroom and observed one of the suspects standing at the foot of the bed and the second suspect entering through a bedroom window.
The victims were held at gunpoint by one of the suspects while the other searched for valuables. The suspect recovered an undisclosed amount of money then ordered the victims into the living room. The suspects bound the victims from behind with shoe laces and computer cable. The suspects then fled the residence to an unknown destination.
Delaware State Police is seeking information into this crime and would like citizens to contact authorities with information pertaining to this or other crimes. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
Kings Alley Ellendale, Delaware
DATE and TIME:
Wednesday August 11, 2010 3:00 a.m.
Victim(s):
32 year old female
37 year old male
17 year old female
3 year old female
Suspect(s):
BM, 25-35, 6’00”-6’02” thin build, unshaven, white T-shirt, jeans and white sneakers.
BM 25-35, 5’08”-5’10”, large build, full beard, plaid button down shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.
Resume:
Delaware State Police early Wednesday August 11, 2010 investigated a Home Invasion on Kings Alley which intersects with Ponder road and runs parallel to SR 16.
State Police learned that a 37 year old male and 32 year old female were awakened in their bedroom around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning. The victims heard voices in their bedroom and observed one of the suspects standing at the foot of the bed and the second suspect entering through a bedroom window.
The victims were held at gunpoint by one of the suspects while the other searched for valuables. The suspect recovered an undisclosed amount of money then ordered the victims into the living room. The suspects bound the victims from behind with shoe laces and computer cable. The suspects then fled the residence to an unknown destination.
Delaware State Police is seeking information into this crime and would like citizens to contact authorities with information pertaining to this or other crimes. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
Chuck Hustles The Taxpayers
Congress on Thursday passed and sent President Obama a $600 million bill to fund more border security, and Democrats said its passage proved they are "serious" about security and Congress can now restart talks on a broader bill to grant a path to citizenship to illegal immigrants.
President Obama is expected to quickly sign the measure, which enjoyed broad bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress.
The Senate called a special session in the middle of its five-week August break just to pass the bill, and the measure passed with the consent of all 100 senators. The House passed the bill earlier this week. The measure will fund 1,000 new U.S. Border Patrol agents, another 250 Customs and Border Protection officers and two more unmanned aerial vehicles.
Sen. Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat and chairman of the Senate's immigration subcommittee, who shepherded the funding through the Senate, said the money takes care of border security and Congress can now turn back to efforts to legalize the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants already here.
"It will clear the path for restarting bipartisan discussions," Mr. Schumer said.
[Not so fast, Chuck. First, let's see some boots on the ground. Funding is only step 1. We've seen this hustle before-- Editor]
Good Time Charlie: 'This Ain't No Funeral'
A who's who of Democratic officials turned out to celebrate scandal-scarred Rep. Charles Rangel's 80th birthday last night -- whooping it up as if he didn't have an ethics charge in the world.
In fact, former Mayor David Dinkins, 83, went so far as to flip the bird to a protester who called Rangel a "crook" outside The Plaza hotel gala.
Not everyone matched Dinkins' gusto, but the New York political establishment did turn out in force.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Mayor Bloomberg all took turns at the mike to heap praise on the longtime Harlem legislator.
A jovial Gov. Paterson emceed the fund-raising bash and paid tribute to the embattled congressman's "dedication to public service."
Rangel lapped it up, telling the crowd, "This damn sure ain't no funeral, is it?"
At the end of the festivities in the Grand Ballroom, an emotional Rangel told the audience, "Please remember me in your prayers. It helps."
Rangel -- who has been slapped with 13 ethics charges by the House ethics committee -- called the occasion "an experience I'll never, ever forget.
"I can't tell you how moving this has been," he said.
He left the stage dancing.
Less than half the state's 27-member Democratic congressional delegation accepted invitations.
Carolyn Maloney -- whose district borders Rangel's -- didn't attend, but Paterson announced during the festivities that she wrote a $2,500 check.
In fact, former Mayor David Dinkins, 83, went so far as to flip the bird to a protester who called Rangel a "crook" outside The Plaza hotel gala.
Not everyone matched Dinkins' gusto, but the New York political establishment did turn out in force.
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Mayor Bloomberg all took turns at the mike to heap praise on the longtime Harlem legislator.
A jovial Gov. Paterson emceed the fund-raising bash and paid tribute to the embattled congressman's "dedication to public service."
Rangel lapped it up, telling the crowd, "This damn sure ain't no funeral, is it?"
At the end of the festivities in the Grand Ballroom, an emotional Rangel told the audience, "Please remember me in your prayers. It helps."
Rangel -- who has been slapped with 13 ethics charges by the House ethics committee -- called the occasion "an experience I'll never, ever forget.
"I can't tell you how moving this has been," he said.
He left the stage dancing.
Less than half the state's 27-member Democratic congressional delegation accepted invitations.
Carolyn Maloney -- whose district borders Rangel's -- didn't attend, but Paterson announced during the festivities that she wrote a $2,500 check.
Flooding Shuts Down Roads In Salisbury
The first 1/2 mile of Riverside Drive is shut down.
E. Main Street by Bennett White and Business Rt. 13 at ES Adkins are also closed due to flooding.
E. Main Street by Bennett White and Business Rt. 13 at ES Adkins are also closed due to flooding.
Blago Jury Deadlocked, Asks Judge For Guidance
No evidence of rancor in deliberations, but jurors say they're stuck
CHICAGO — After more than a week of silence, jurors in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich threw the courtroom into confusion Wednesday when they sent a note to the judge suggesting they may be deadlocked on at least some counts.
In their 11th day of deliberations, the jurors told Judge James B. Zagel that they had made "a reasonable attempt" to reach a unanimous decision, but asked for guidance if they can't reach a unanimous decision on any given count.
Zagel, who read their note aloud in court, said he would send a reply asking jurors to be clearer about what they meant so that he could advise them. He said he would tell them it was OK to agree on some counts but not others.
Michael Ettinger, the attorney for Rod Blagojevich's brother, co-defendant Robert Blagojevich, said neither the judge nor attorneys in court understood exactly what the note was saying.
GO HERE to read more.
CHICAGO — After more than a week of silence, jurors in the corruption trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich threw the courtroom into confusion Wednesday when they sent a note to the judge suggesting they may be deadlocked on at least some counts.
In their 11th day of deliberations, the jurors told Judge James B. Zagel that they had made "a reasonable attempt" to reach a unanimous decision, but asked for guidance if they can't reach a unanimous decision on any given count.
Zagel, who read their note aloud in court, said he would send a reply asking jurors to be clearer about what they meant so that he could advise them. He said he would tell them it was OK to agree on some counts but not others.
Michael Ettinger, the attorney for Rod Blagojevich's brother, co-defendant Robert Blagojevich, said neither the judge nor attorneys in court understood exactly what the note was saying.
GO HERE to read more.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE AND THE MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY ANNOUNCE D2H VICTORY CAMPAIGN
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Republican Party today announced Maryland’s D2H Victory campaign to enhance the strategic political resources available to Republican candidates and strengthen campaign operations across the state. In partnership with the Republican National Committee (RNC), the Maryland GOP and the RNC are building the in-state campaign structure to support Republican candidates with funding for staff and offices, state-of-the-art voter contact technologies, as well as access to the RNC’s vast database of voter information.
By enhancing the Maryland GOP’s ability to effectively reach and communicate with voters, Republican candidates across the state will benefit from increased energy during the campaign and with turnout efforts in November. This investment in Republican state parties is a critical part of the RNC’s Delaware to Hawaii (“D2H”) strategy to compete aggressively in all fifty states.
“The RNC’s support will lay the political foundation to ensure voters have opportunities to volunteer on campaigns and help get-out-the-vote in November,” said Audrey Scott, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party. “Governor Ehrlich, Andy Harris and our team of Republican candidates provide a fiscally responsible alternative to the tax and spend policies of Democrats in Annapolis and DC. Maryland’s D2H Victory campaign has already opened an unprecedented 7 regional campaign offices across the state and will coordinate with county party offices to provide Maryland Republicans with the most comprehensive field operation to date. The resources that the RNC is providing will be a tremendous asset for getting out the Republican message and motivating voters to the ballot box.”
“The Maryland Republican Party has built a truly impressive party operation supporting the Republican ticket this cycle and the RNC is confident this strong partnership is on the path to victory,” said RNC Chairman Michael Steele. “At the state and federal level, the Democrat Party’s reckless tax increases and unrestrained spending have failed to deliver for Maryland. The RNC has stood with the Maryland Republican Party and this investment builds on their momentum by offering our Republican candidates the tools and resources to take back our state in November.”
In 2009, Republicans made 5.8 million voter contacts and put in 165,715 volunteer hours, resulting in victories across the country. In total, last year Republicans won 26 of 37 special elections and played a major role in more than 30 successful races. The RNC is building on this success with strategic investments in key states and districts that will help deliver Republican victories in November. This year, Maryland Victory Centers have already made tens of thousands of voter contacts.
Maryland’s D2H Victory campaign has opened offices in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Easton, Prince Frederick, Rockville, and Salisbury. Each office is equipped with staff, VOIP phones, and door knocking maps. For more information about office locations and hours, please visit: http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-915-2444-125-10082.
By enhancing the Maryland GOP’s ability to effectively reach and communicate with voters, Republican candidates across the state will benefit from increased energy during the campaign and with turnout efforts in November. This investment in Republican state parties is a critical part of the RNC’s Delaware to Hawaii (“D2H”) strategy to compete aggressively in all fifty states.
“The RNC’s support will lay the political foundation to ensure voters have opportunities to volunteer on campaigns and help get-out-the-vote in November,” said Audrey Scott, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party. “Governor Ehrlich, Andy Harris and our team of Republican candidates provide a fiscally responsible alternative to the tax and spend policies of Democrats in Annapolis and DC. Maryland’s D2H Victory campaign has already opened an unprecedented 7 regional campaign offices across the state and will coordinate with county party offices to provide Maryland Republicans with the most comprehensive field operation to date. The resources that the RNC is providing will be a tremendous asset for getting out the Republican message and motivating voters to the ballot box.”
“The Maryland Republican Party has built a truly impressive party operation supporting the Republican ticket this cycle and the RNC is confident this strong partnership is on the path to victory,” said RNC Chairman Michael Steele. “At the state and federal level, the Democrat Party’s reckless tax increases and unrestrained spending have failed to deliver for Maryland. The RNC has stood with the Maryland Republican Party and this investment builds on their momentum by offering our Republican candidates the tools and resources to take back our state in November.”
In 2009, Republicans made 5.8 million voter contacts and put in 165,715 volunteer hours, resulting in victories across the country. In total, last year Republicans won 26 of 37 special elections and played a major role in more than 30 successful races. The RNC is building on this success with strategic investments in key states and districts that will help deliver Republican victories in November. This year, Maryland Victory Centers have already made tens of thousands of voter contacts.
Maryland’s D2H Victory campaign has opened offices in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bel Air, Easton, Prince Frederick, Rockville, and Salisbury. Each office is equipped with staff, VOIP phones, and door knocking maps. For more information about office locations and hours, please visit: http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-915-2444-125-10082.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Driving Under the InfluenceDate of Incident: 8 August 2010
Location: Route 50 W. Bound & Walston Switch Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
Suspect: Leah Roberta Lockwood, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 8 August 2010 at 03:37 AM, Wicomico County Sheriffs’ Deputy on patrol in the area of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road, Salisbury, MD observed a vehicle pulled to the shoulder of the road, with emergency flashers on and a female vomiting along the road side. The Deputy made contact with this female and she advised him that she had too much to drink. The Deputy then made contact with the operator of the vehicle and detected the strong odor of alcohol. The operator admitted to drinking and field sobriety test were administered. Based on the observations of the Deputy, results of field sobriety test, and subsequent test administered at Maryland State Police Barracks Salisbury, the driver was arrested and charged with the following offenses.
Charges: Driving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
Driving under the influence of alcohol per se
Driving while impaired by alcohol
Negligent driving vehicle in careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life and
person.
Incident: Underage Possession of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 6 August 2010
Location: 5700 Block N. Nithsdale, Salisbury, MD 21801
Suspect: Christopher Andrew Northam, 18, Salisbury, MD
Evan Luke Geary, 18, Salisbury, MD
Cameron Paul Taylor, 18, Fruitland, MD
2 Juveniles, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 6 August 2010 at 10:22 PM, Wicomico County Sheriffs’ Office responded to the 5700 block of N. Nithsdale Drive Wicomico County, MD in reference to a reported underage party. Upon arrival the Deputy observed several vehicles parked along the side of the road in front of the residence of the reported underage party.
The Deputy made contact with the individuals at the residence and conducted an investigation were he was able to determine that under age possession of alcohol and consumption by individuals under the age of 21 had taken place. The Deputy issued civil citations for being a person under the age of 21 in possession or control of alcoholic beverages.
Charges: Civil Citation: Being a person under 21 years of age in possession of alcohol
Ehrlich Campaign Proposes Five Debates
ANNAPOLIS -- The Bob Ehrlich for Governor Campaign today sent the O’Malley campaign the following letter proposing five debates with Governor Martin O’Malley before the general election on November 2. The debates would be sponsored by diverse groups and presented in locations around Maryland, but all would be designed to produce the most direct exchanges of ideas possible between the two candidates.
Text of the letter is below:
August 12, 2010
Mr. Thomas Russell
Campaign Manager
Friends of Martin O'Malley
P.O. Box 38380
Baltimore, MD 21231
Dear Tom:
I am confident our respective campaigns will agree that holding multiple public debates is the best way for the citizens of Maryland to learn about the two leading gubernatorial candidates.
With 211,000 Marylanders currently unable to find work, Marylanders deserve a thorough exchange of ideas on how best to tackle the many challenges we face, particularly how to lead a lasting economic recovery in our state.
The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign proposes five debates under conditions to be mutually agreed upon by the campaigns. We have enclosed with this letter five proposals that we believe are beneficial to both the citizens of Maryland and the candidates.
We look forward to a healthy and civil exchange of ideas and hope to reach an agreement with you so the sponsoring groups can begin preparations. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you.
Best wishes,
Henry Fawell
Director of Communications
Proposed Debates:
WMAR-TV “Square Off” with Richard Sher as moderator; sixty minute debate with no timed responses. Taped for live on September 16th in the afternoon with no audience.
WJLA-TV/NewsChannel 8 in association with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce; sixty minutes with no timed responses; Bruce DePuyt as moderator.
Radio debate hosted by the Baltimore Jewish Council. Broadcaster, length, moderator and rules to be determined.
WOLB Radio hosts a sixty minute debate, moderated by Senator Larry Young. No timed responses.
WTOP Radio debate with host to be determined; Friday October 29th at 10 AM; sixty minutes with no timed responses.
Text of the letter is below:
August 12, 2010
Mr. Thomas Russell
Campaign Manager
Friends of Martin O'Malley
P.O. Box 38380
Baltimore, MD 21231
Dear Tom:
I am confident our respective campaigns will agree that holding multiple public debates is the best way for the citizens of Maryland to learn about the two leading gubernatorial candidates.
With 211,000 Marylanders currently unable to find work, Marylanders deserve a thorough exchange of ideas on how best to tackle the many challenges we face, particularly how to lead a lasting economic recovery in our state.
The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign proposes five debates under conditions to be mutually agreed upon by the campaigns. We have enclosed with this letter five proposals that we believe are beneficial to both the citizens of Maryland and the candidates.
We look forward to a healthy and civil exchange of ideas and hope to reach an agreement with you so the sponsoring groups can begin preparations. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with you.
Best wishes,
Henry Fawell
Director of Communications
Proposed Debates:
WMAR-TV “Square Off” with Richard Sher as moderator; sixty minute debate with no timed responses. Taped for live on September 16th in the afternoon with no audience.
WJLA-TV/NewsChannel 8 in association with the Howard County Chamber of Commerce; sixty minutes with no timed responses; Bruce DePuyt as moderator.
Radio debate hosted by the Baltimore Jewish Council. Broadcaster, length, moderator and rules to be determined.
WOLB Radio hosts a sixty minute debate, moderated by Senator Larry Young. No timed responses.
WTOP Radio debate with host to be determined; Friday October 29th at 10 AM; sixty minutes with no timed responses.
A Brooke Mulford Update
Just wanted to update quickly with the great news: SCANS ARE CLEAR!
Brooke and I had a long day at CHOP today (10 hours) and here were the results: MIBG & CT scans are clear! Audiology: No additional hearing loss since March. Ears look healthy. Follow up in 6 months.Eyes: Amblyopia slightly improved but needs to keep wearing eye patch 4 hours/day.
Follow up 3 months. Labs are all good and where they should be for a year post transplant. Minor Thyroid issues are being well controlled with meds.Brooke grew 1" since May putting her on the charts at the 5th percentile for height for her age. She also gained a couple pounds putting her in the 5th percentile for weight!
Brooke was thrilled to see Dr. Weiser, Miss Sarah, Kate and all the wonderful staff. Brooke even asked if she could do just one more sleepover at CHOP but I said NO WAY!
Thanks for all the prayers!
Time to head to bed!
God Bless,Amy
Jobless Claims In U.S. Unexpectedly Climbed Last Week
Aug. 12 (Bloomberg) -- More Americans unexpectedly filed applications for unemployment insurance last week, signaling firings stepped up as the economy slowed.
Initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 484,000 in the week ended Aug. 7, the highest level since mid February, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. The number of people receiving unemployment benefits dropped, while those getting supplemental benefits surged by 1.34 million reflecting the government’s extension of eligibility.
Companies may be losing confidence in the recovery and are hesitant to hire, raising the risk of further erosion in consumer spending, the biggest part of the economy. Federal Reserve policy makers this week said growth “is likely to be more modest” than they previously projected, prompting central bankers to take additional steps to spur a rebound.
“There’s still considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook,” said David Resler, chief economist at Nomura Securities International Inc. in New York. “Businesses are simply reluctant to put people on payrolls and are more willing to let them go. This week’s increase was more disappointing than what we’ve seen in recent weeks.”
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Initial jobless claims rose by 2,000 to 484,000 in the week ended Aug. 7, the highest level since mid February, Labor Department figures showed today in Washington. The number of people receiving unemployment benefits dropped, while those getting supplemental benefits surged by 1.34 million reflecting the government’s extension of eligibility.
Companies may be losing confidence in the recovery and are hesitant to hire, raising the risk of further erosion in consumer spending, the biggest part of the economy. Federal Reserve policy makers this week said growth “is likely to be more modest” than they previously projected, prompting central bankers to take additional steps to spur a rebound.
“There’s still considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook,” said David Resler, chief economist at Nomura Securities International Inc. in New York. “Businesses are simply reluctant to put people on payrolls and are more willing to let them go. This week’s increase was more disappointing than what we’ve seen in recent weeks.”
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The FCC's Crusade To Keep The Internet Free
Verizon and Google want to exempt wireless networks from rules
Imagine an Internet for which consumers paid a low price for basic service and higher prices for add-ons like 3D video. Or imagine if Comcast (CMCSA), now seeking approval to acquire NBC Universal, allowed its customers to download Universal movies at superfast speeds, while relegating the latest Harry Potter film from rival Time Warner (TWX) to the slow lane.
Open-Internet advocates say such cable-television-like tiered services and virtual toll booths would violate "Net neutrality," the concept that all information coursing across the Web is equal.
Like it or not, Net neutrality may soon be ending. No one senses this more acutely than Julius Genachowski. Ever since a federal court ruling in April gutted his power to regulate Internet service providers, the Federal Communications Commission chairman has struggled to regain authority over carriers like AT&T (T), Verizon, and Comcast by proposing new rules and holding closed-door talks with industry players.
GO HERE to read more.
Imagine an Internet for which consumers paid a low price for basic service and higher prices for add-ons like 3D video. Or imagine if Comcast (CMCSA), now seeking approval to acquire NBC Universal, allowed its customers to download Universal movies at superfast speeds, while relegating the latest Harry Potter film from rival Time Warner (TWX) to the slow lane.
Open-Internet advocates say such cable-television-like tiered services and virtual toll booths would violate "Net neutrality," the concept that all information coursing across the Web is equal.
Like it or not, Net neutrality may soon be ending. No one senses this more acutely than Julius Genachowski. Ever since a federal court ruling in April gutted his power to regulate Internet service providers, the Federal Communications Commission chairman has struggled to regain authority over carriers like AT&T (T), Verizon, and Comcast by proposing new rules and holding closed-door talks with industry players.
GO HERE to read more.
Somerset County Sheriff's Office Reports Recent Arrests
8-5-10 Jamar Marquel Tenner of Crisfield, arrested for two warrants regarding cds violations and failing to appear in court. Tenner was spotted in the Greenwood area of Princess Anne while deputies were conducting foot patols. After Tenner spotted deputies he fled on foot. K-9 officer Daum conducted a k-9 track, which led deputies to a tool shed in the area of Greenwood Rd. Deputies found Tenner hiding in the shed, and was later taken into custody. Tenner was later held on a $ 50, 000 bond.
8-5-10 Bopaphourng Touch and David Roper of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, arrested on drug charges. The arrests were a result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies on Ocean Highway, Westover. Deputies recovered marijuana from the vehicle. Both subjects were later released on personal recognizance pending trial.
8-6-10 Kevin Eugene Jackson of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding violation of probation. Jackson was later held on a $ 50,000 bond.
8-11-10 Francis William Parks Jr. of Ewell, arrested on a warrant regarding harassment and theft. Deputies were escorted to Smith Island by Cpl. Tyler of the Natural Resource Police. Parks was later released on personal recognizance.
8-11-10 James Joseph Johnson Sr. of Princess Anne, arrested for possession of suspected cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest was a result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies in the area of Somerset Ave, Princess Anne. Deputies recovered suspected cocaine, and a homemade pipe. Johnson was later released on a $ 1,000 unsecured bond pending trial.
8-5-10 Bopaphourng Touch and David Roper of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, arrested on drug charges. The arrests were a result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies on Ocean Highway, Westover. Deputies recovered marijuana from the vehicle. Both subjects were later released on personal recognizance pending trial.
8-6-10 Kevin Eugene Jackson of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding violation of probation. Jackson was later held on a $ 50,000 bond.
8-11-10 Francis William Parks Jr. of Ewell, arrested on a warrant regarding harassment and theft. Deputies were escorted to Smith Island by Cpl. Tyler of the Natural Resource Police. Parks was later released on personal recognizance.
8-11-10 James Joseph Johnson Sr. of Princess Anne, arrested for possession of suspected cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. The arrest was a result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies in the area of Somerset Ave, Princess Anne. Deputies recovered suspected cocaine, and a homemade pipe. Johnson was later released on a $ 1,000 unsecured bond pending trial.
Proposed Lowe's Drywall Settlement Offers Small Payouts To Victims, Big Fees For Attorneys
A class-action agreement over tainted drywall could pay off plaintiffs with Lowe's gift cards. Lawyers in another large drywall case have attacked the settlement.GO HERE to read more.
Florida AG McCollum Pushes New Immigration Law Tougher Than Arizona's
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has proposed a tough new law aimed at curbing illegal immigration that he said would go further than a bill signed into law in Arizona.
"Florida will not be a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.”
McCollum, who is battling businessman Rick Scott for the GOP nomination for governor in Florida, said state Rep. Will Snyder intends to introduce the immigration bill at the next session of the legislature.
“The law will propose to mandate that police officers, when they make a stop, detention, or arrest, have to check to see if somebody’s status is legal or illegal,” McCollum said.
“Currently they are permitted to do [but not required] so it’s voluntary.
“They also, at the time they stop or arrest somebody, will have to have a reasonable suspicion that that person is an illegal before they make that check.
“And there is a specific provision in the bill that says there shall not be any racial profiling.”
"Florida will not be a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.”
McCollum, who is battling businessman Rick Scott for the GOP nomination for governor in Florida, said state Rep. Will Snyder intends to introduce the immigration bill at the next session of the legislature.
“The law will propose to mandate that police officers, when they make a stop, detention, or arrest, have to check to see if somebody’s status is legal or illegal,” McCollum said.
“Currently they are permitted to do [but not required] so it’s voluntary.
“They also, at the time they stop or arrest somebody, will have to have a reasonable suspicion that that person is an illegal before they make that check.
“And there is a specific provision in the bill that says there shall not be any racial profiling.”
Walter Williams: When Profiling Isn't Racist
We live in a world of imperfect and costly information, and people seek to economize on information costs in a variety of ways. If we don't take that fact into account, we risk misidentifying and confusing one type of human behavior with another. Let's look at it.
Pima Indians of Arizona have the world's highest diabetes rates. With knowledge that his patient is a Pima Indian, it would probably be a best practice for a physician to order more thorough blood glucose tests to screen for diabetes.
Prostate cancer is nearly twice as common among black men as white men. It would also be a best practice for a physician to be attentive to -- even risk false positive PSAs -- prostate cancer among his black patients.
What about physicians who order routine mammograms for their 40-year and older female patients but not their male patients? The American Cancer Society predicts that about 400 men will die of breast cancer this year.
Because of a correlation between race, sex and disease, the physician is using a cheap-to-observe characteristic, such as race or sex, as an estimate for a more costly-to-observe characteristic, the presence of a disease. The physician is practicing both race and sex profiling.
Does that make the physician a racist or sexist? Should he be brought up on charges of racial discrimination because he's guessing that his black patients are more likely to suffer from prostate cancer?
Should sex discrimination or malpractice suits be brought against physicians who prescribe routine mammograms for their female patients but not their male patients?
Pima Indians of Arizona have the world's highest diabetes rates. With knowledge that his patient is a Pima Indian, it would probably be a best practice for a physician to order more thorough blood glucose tests to screen for diabetes.
Prostate cancer is nearly twice as common among black men as white men. It would also be a best practice for a physician to be attentive to -- even risk false positive PSAs -- prostate cancer among his black patients.
What about physicians who order routine mammograms for their 40-year and older female patients but not their male patients? The American Cancer Society predicts that about 400 men will die of breast cancer this year.
Because of a correlation between race, sex and disease, the physician is using a cheap-to-observe characteristic, such as race or sex, as an estimate for a more costly-to-observe characteristic, the presence of a disease. The physician is practicing both race and sex profiling.
Does that make the physician a racist or sexist? Should he be brought up on charges of racial discrimination because he's guessing that his black patients are more likely to suffer from prostate cancer?
Should sex discrimination or malpractice suits be brought against physicians who prescribe routine mammograms for their female patients but not their male patients?
Read the rest at the Washington Examiner
(Dr. Walter Williams is currently the John M. Olin Distinguished Professor of Economics at George Mason University)
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