It appeared to be fun for the whole family Friday evening at this year’s Salisbury Festival. From the rides of the Midway to the block party across the river, folks from Salisbury and beyond seemed to be enjoying themselves.
More pictures to follow.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Sailboat Flips Over, Body Missing
The Cactus Club In Salisbury To Close Their Doors For Good, TONIGHT
The Cactus Club in north Salisbury will be closing their doors for good tonight. They did not renew their liquor license and we will see yet another business close their doors for good. While some might see this as a good thing, no matter what is said, the economy is taking its toll on the shore as times just continue to get tougher.
I know, lets give the Daily Times ANOTHER $400,000.00 CITY tax cut while they too go from 200 employees down to 15, move their printing to Wilmington, DE. and depress the local economy. That number does NOT include the tax breaks they got from the County as well.
Thanks Louise, Gary and Shanie. More importantly, thanks Paul Wilber for not speaking the TRUTH at the City Council Meeting 11 days ago. Wilber stated the tax break was mandatory and that is NOT the truth.
I know, lets give the Daily Times ANOTHER $400,000.00 CITY tax cut while they too go from 200 employees down to 15, move their printing to Wilmington, DE. and depress the local economy. That number does NOT include the tax breaks they got from the County as well.
Thanks Louise, Gary and Shanie. More importantly, thanks Paul Wilber for not speaking the TRUTH at the City Council Meeting 11 days ago. Wilber stated the tax break was mandatory and that is NOT the truth.
Prom Promise 2011
Downtown Salisbury Gets Face Lift Today
Salisbury Festival
Don’t Miss the fun this WEEKEND!
Friday, April 29th (1 PM – 11 PM)
Saturday, April 30th (10 AM – 10 PM)
Sunday, (12 Noon – 5 PM)
Admission is FREE!
Free Parking in the Downtown Parking Garage all weekend!
Fernando Guerrero Has A New Fight Televised On ESPN
Hello Everyone,
Prizefight Promotions, Team Guerrero and our great sponsors Pohanka Automotive group and Yard Designs Inc. are pleased to announce that Fernando Guerrero 21-0 will fight on June 17th in Austin TX. The bout will be a 10 round main event televised live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. Guerrero will face Michael "Murder Man" Medina 24-3-2 from Montery Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This will Guerrero's first fight in TX and is looking forward to the test.
Guerrero is coming of a dominating win over Derrick Findley in an ESPN fight that was held here in Salsibury at the Wicomico Civic Center.
"Medina is one of those very busy fighters, he comes at you and throws a lot of punches. When he fought John Duddy he made a good fighter look bad and caught him with a lot of shots. Duddy eeked out the win, but it did not help in making Duddy look like the prospect so many feel he is.
Certainly we can not afford a loss, that's for sure, but we also can no afford anything other than a great performance. Boxing has to be one of the most unforgiving sports." said Guerrero's manager, Hal Chennoff. "Recently there have been a lot of major upsets in boxing. It seems like the guys climbing the ladders finally understands how hungry you have to be and what happens when you lose. So many people were very high on James Kirkland and Middleweight David Lemieux of Canada, yet both were stopped by guys they were expected to beat. Andre Berto lost his world championship to Victor Ortiz and there are more.
We are getting very close to a world title bid, but you can not look past the guy you face next. That's the biggest fight, the most important fight, so that's how you prepare for it. There is a reason Medina is 24-3-2. That means he has his eyes set on the same things we do. He's hungry and we're hungry, so I expect a great fight. ESPN also likes the matchup or they would not apporve.
With the help of Yard Designs Inc and Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury, Clear Channel Outdoor will be putting up a couple billboards to announce the fight and remind them when it is, and where they can watch it.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Release
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: Ocean Gateway at Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: 1. Montgomery T. McCastle, 30, Quantico, MD
2. Ramon N. Soto, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 11:51 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for displaying an expired registration tag. Upon approach to the vehicle, the deputy made contact with the driver, Montgomery McCastle, and passenger, Ramon Soto. During the encounter, the deputy was standing on the passenger side of the vehicle and observed that Soto appeared extremely nervous because of the deputy’s presence. The deputy also thought it was odd that the passenger stared straight ahead while refusing to look at him. During a subsequent conversation with McCastle, he made incriminating statements that led the deputy to believe there were drugs hidden in the vehicle. Upon a search of the vehicle, the deputy located a baggie of what the deputy recognized as marijuana in the glove box. The deputy opened up a box of KFC Fried Chicken that the passenger had been holding and found two packages of rolling papers inside with the fresh and hot chicken.
Also during a later search, Soto was discovered to be hiding more marijuana in his crotch.
Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After their initial appearances, both were released on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Theft Investigation
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: 7000 block of Maple Street, Pittsville, MD
Suspects: Pending
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 4:59 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported theft in the 7000 block of Maple Street in Pittsville. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident who told the deputy that he returned home from work to discover his Xbox gaming system missing from the residence. The victim in this case had not given anyone permission to take the system and a suspect has been identified in this case. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact either the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Reference case 11-1650
Incident: Burglary Investigation
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: 1200 block of Flamingo Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Pending
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 4:43 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an attempted residential burglary in the 1200 block of Flamingo Drive. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident who stated she returned home to discover the screen on one of the windows had been cut and there were obvious pry marks on the same window.
Believing that someone attempted to burglarize the residence; the deputy began investigating the crime and has spoken with neighbors in an attempt to identify possible suspects.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact either the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Reference case 11-1648
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 28 April 2011
Location: Forest Grove Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspects: Fitzroy Emanuel Padmore
Narrative: On 28 April 2011 at 3:20 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway on Forest Grove Road in Parsonsburg. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the operator of the vehicle, Fitzroy Padmore and some friends who were in the process of pulling the vehicle back out onto the road. Fitzroy told the deputy that he had swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. While speaking with the driver, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from him. The deputy began to investigate whether Padmore had been operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. After the administration of Field Sobriety testing, the deputy concluded that was in fact the case and placed Padmore under arrest for DUI.
The deputy transported Padmore to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test, following that Padmore was processed and released upon signing citations.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 28 April 2011
Location: College Avenue at Roger Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Jamal NMN Lewis, 21, Dover, DE
Narrative: On 28 April 2011 at 1:59 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Jamal Lewis for driving erratically in the area of College Avenue. Upon stopping the vehicle and making contact with Lewis, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from within the passenger compartment of Lewis’ vehicle/ Lewis, who was alone, exited his vehicle in order for the deputy to gauge Lewis’ level of sobriety. After a battery of field sobriety testing, the deputy placed Lewis under arrest for DUI.
The deputy transported Lewis to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test, following that Lewis was processed and released upon signing citations.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: Ocean Gateway at Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: 1. Montgomery T. McCastle, 30, Quantico, MD
2. Ramon N. Soto, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 11:51 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for displaying an expired registration tag. Upon approach to the vehicle, the deputy made contact with the driver, Montgomery McCastle, and passenger, Ramon Soto. During the encounter, the deputy was standing on the passenger side of the vehicle and observed that Soto appeared extremely nervous because of the deputy’s presence. The deputy also thought it was odd that the passenger stared straight ahead while refusing to look at him. During a subsequent conversation with McCastle, he made incriminating statements that led the deputy to believe there were drugs hidden in the vehicle. Upon a search of the vehicle, the deputy located a baggie of what the deputy recognized as marijuana in the glove box. The deputy opened up a box of KFC Fried Chicken that the passenger had been holding and found two packages of rolling papers inside with the fresh and hot chicken.
Also during a later search, Soto was discovered to be hiding more marijuana in his crotch.
Both subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After their initial appearances, both were released on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Theft Investigation
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: 7000 block of Maple Street, Pittsville, MD
Suspects: Pending
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 4:59 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported theft in the 7000 block of Maple Street in Pittsville. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident who told the deputy that he returned home from work to discover his Xbox gaming system missing from the residence. The victim in this case had not given anyone permission to take the system and a suspect has been identified in this case. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact either the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Reference case 11-1650
Incident: Burglary Investigation
Date of Incident: 27 April 2011
Location: 1200 block of Flamingo Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Pending
Narrative: On 27 April 2011 at 4:43 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an attempted residential burglary in the 1200 block of Flamingo Drive. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident who stated she returned home to discover the screen on one of the windows had been cut and there were obvious pry marks on the same window.
Believing that someone attempted to burglarize the residence; the deputy began investigating the crime and has spoken with neighbors in an attempt to identify possible suspects.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact either the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Reference case 11-1648
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 28 April 2011
Location: Forest Grove Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspects: Fitzroy Emanuel Padmore
Narrative: On 28 April 2011 at 3:20 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a vehicle that had left the roadway on Forest Grove Road in Parsonsburg. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the operator of the vehicle, Fitzroy Padmore and some friends who were in the process of pulling the vehicle back out onto the road. Fitzroy told the deputy that he had swerved to avoid a deer in the roadway. While speaking with the driver, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from him. The deputy began to investigate whether Padmore had been operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. After the administration of Field Sobriety testing, the deputy concluded that was in fact the case and placed Padmore under arrest for DUI.
The deputy transported Padmore to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test, following that Padmore was processed and released upon signing citations.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 28 April 2011
Location: College Avenue at Roger Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: Jamal NMN Lewis, 21, Dover, DE
Narrative: On 28 April 2011 at 1:59 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Jamal Lewis for driving erratically in the area of College Avenue. Upon stopping the vehicle and making contact with Lewis, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from within the passenger compartment of Lewis’ vehicle/ Lewis, who was alone, exited his vehicle in order for the deputy to gauge Lewis’ level of sobriety. After a battery of field sobriety testing, the deputy placed Lewis under arrest for DUI.
The deputy transported Lewis to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test, following that Lewis was processed and released upon signing citations.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
DP&L Rebates To City
Mayor James Ireton, Jr. is pleased to announce the City received $59,235 in rebates from Delmarva Power and Light through the Commercial and Industrial Energy Savings Program. This rebate offsets the costs of improvements made to the Paleo Water Treatment Plant as part of the Salisbury Potable Water Storage Tank project. During this project, the City installed two new pumps with energy efficient motors, seven variable frequency drives to control the motors of the distribution pumps and two well pumps in the Paleo Well 2, and a new HVAC system. The rebate will be deposited into the Water/Sewer Fund.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 9:36 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Barb’s Hallmark Store on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with employees who advised that a lone suspect had attempted to rob the store. Victims advised that a lone suspect had entered the store and approached the counter. The suspect told the employee that he was armed and demanded U.S. Currency. The employee alerted a witness, which resulted in the suspect leaving the business without receiving any property. There was no weapon displayed by the suspect, and there were no injuries. Responding officers received suspect information from an employee of the Super Giant and responded to a residence on Roger Street to search for the suspect. Upon arrival the officers located the suspect, who was positively identified by the witnesses and taken into custody. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest, revealed a quantity of suspected heroin and paraphernalia containing suspected heroin residue.
ARRESTED: Kenneth Wade Baden, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted armed robbery
Possession of heroin
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016140
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 10:21 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Safe Streets Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on the four hundred (400) block of Pinehurst Avenue for a controlled dangerous substance investigation. During the execution of the warrant, the below listed suspects were located in the residence. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of quantities of suspected marijuana and smoking devices containing suspected marijuana. Also located during the search was equipment used to process suspected marijuana for consumption and sale.
ARRESTED #1: , 22 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Eric Eugene Christenson, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #3: Colin Travis Campbell, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #4: Adam McDonald Clarke, 22 years of age Ashton, Maryland
CHARGES (All):
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: All suspects released to Central Booking CC # 201100016140
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 4:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Booth Street and conducted a traffic stop on the below listed suspect who was riding a motor scooter. A routine records check of the scooter revealed that the scooter had been reported stolen on April 6, 2010 from a parking lot at University Terrace.
ARRESTED : Anthony Shane Vinson, 23 years of age Hebron, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 1,000)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201000013636
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 4:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Delaware Avenue and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by below listed suspect # 1 for traffic violations. A routine records check of the operator revealed that he was driving on a suspended and revoked driving privilege. Contact with suspect # 2, the front passenger, resulted in the officer requesting a K-9 to scan the vehicle for possible controlled dangerous substance violations. During the K-9 search, suspect # 2 fled on foot from the vehicle stop. After a foot chase, the suspect was taken into custody. A search of suspect # 2 was conducted and resulted in the recovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine and several smoking devices, each containing suspected cocaine.
ARRESTED #1: Wallace Vincent Carnegie, 58 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Driving on a suspended license
Driving without a license
DISPOSITION: Released on signature of citation
ARRESTED #2: Janice Louise Oney, 36 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (8 counts)
Obstructing and hindering an investigation
Resisting arrest
Failure to comply with a lawful order
Disorderly conduct
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016027
ARRESTED: Kenneth Wade Baden, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted armed robbery
Possession of heroin
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016140
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 10:21 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Safe Streets Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on the four hundred (400) block of Pinehurst Avenue for a controlled dangerous substance investigation. During the execution of the warrant, the below listed suspects were located in the residence. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of quantities of suspected marijuana and smoking devices containing suspected marijuana. Also located during the search was equipment used to process suspected marijuana for consumption and sale.
ARRESTED #1: , 22 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Eric Eugene Christenson, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #3: Colin Travis Campbell, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #4: Adam McDonald Clarke, 22 years of age Ashton, Maryland
CHARGES (All):
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: All suspects released to Central Booking CC # 201100016140
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 4:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Booth Street and conducted a traffic stop on the below listed suspect who was riding a motor scooter. A routine records check of the scooter revealed that the scooter had been reported stolen on April 6, 2010 from a parking lot at University Terrace.
ARRESTED : Anthony Shane Vinson, 23 years of age Hebron, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 1,000)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201000013636
On April 28, 2011 at approximately 4:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Delaware Avenue and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by below listed suspect # 1 for traffic violations. A routine records check of the operator revealed that he was driving on a suspended and revoked driving privilege. Contact with suspect # 2, the front passenger, resulted in the officer requesting a K-9 to scan the vehicle for possible controlled dangerous substance violations. During the K-9 search, suspect # 2 fled on foot from the vehicle stop. After a foot chase, the suspect was taken into custody. A search of suspect # 2 was conducted and resulted in the recovery of a quantity of suspected cocaine and several smoking devices, each containing suspected cocaine.
ARRESTED #1: Wallace Vincent Carnegie, 58 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Driving on a suspended license
Driving without a license
DISPOSITION: Released on signature of citation
ARRESTED #2: Janice Louise Oney, 36 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (8 counts)
Obstructing and hindering an investigation
Resisting arrest
Failure to comply with a lawful order
Disorderly conduct
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100016027
Kayaks And Canoes Open Salisbury Festival!
Mayor James Ireton, Jr. will lead a kayak and canoe expedition on the East Prong of the Wicomico River beginning at 4:45 p.m. today, May 29, 2011. The expedition will study the East Prong of the river including existing storm drains, bulk heading, and soil erosion. A report will be given to the Wicomico River Project. The expedition will end at the Salisbury Festival opening ceremony at 6:00 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Ireton, State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello, Deputy State’s Attorney Ella Disharoon, Safe Streets Prosecutor Rich Brueckner, local business owners and environmental groups are slated to participate.
Please be sure to come out and enjoy the festivities all weekend. Check out:
http://www.salisburyfestival.com/ScheduleofEvents.aspx for the schedule of events.
Mayor Ireton, State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello, Deputy State’s Attorney Ella Disharoon, Safe Streets Prosecutor Rich Brueckner, local business owners and environmental groups are slated to participate.
Please be sure to come out and enjoy the festivities all weekend. Check out:
http://www.salisburyfestival.com/ScheduleofEvents.aspx for the schedule of events.
Some Blacks See Racism In 'Birther' Questions
'It's partly American tradition of paranoia, and partly just plain old racism,' says one professor
WASHINGTON — Shortly after President Barack Obama declared himself an American-born citizen with papers to prove it, Baratunde Thurston declared himself a disgusted black man.
"I find it hard to summarize in mere words the amount of pain and rage this incident has caused," Thurston said.
"This" would be the nation's first black president standing in the White House, blue power suit and all, going on TV to debunk, in more detail than before, the persistent, he-ain't-really-an-American rumors fanned anew by Donald Trump, the developer and might-be presidential candidate.
Obama's Victimhood Rests On False Claims About Bush Tax Cuts
| When President Obama unveiled his newest debt reduction plan at The George Washington University, he said once again that George W. Bush’s tax cuts were to blame for the fiscal mess he’s in. In a speech that sounded more like the kickoff to his reelection campaign than a plan to cut deficit spending, Obama could not resist blaming Bush and the Republicans for all of the economic and fiscal woes that still afflict his presidency, a tactic that worked for him in his 2008 campaign but is growing threadbare and tiresome in his third year in the Oval Office “We increased spending dramatically for two wars and an expensive prescription drug program—but we didn’t pay for any of this new spending. Instead we made the problem worse with trillions of dollars in unpaid-for tax cuts,” he said. In “the last decade, if we had simply found a way to pay for the tax cuts and the prescription drug benefit, our deficit would currently be at low historical levels in the coming years,” Obama said. Whenever Obama talks about paying for tax cuts, he means, but does not say, raising taxes on someone else. It never occurs to him, nor does he say, that the tax cuts can pay for themselves through increased economic growth and higher employment. That is exactly what President Bush’s 2003 accelerated tax cuts did in the remaining years of his presidency, a five-year period when the unemployment rate fell well below 6%, and tax revenues rose by hundreds of billions of dollars, cutting the budget deficit in half, according to government revenue and budget deficit statistics. When Bush was running for office in 2000, the economy was in the midst of a high-tech, dot-com economic boom, until the bubble burst in 2001 and the economy fell into recession. In his first year in office, Bush pushed through an across-the-board income tax cut agenda that would be phased in over several years. But as the recession worsened, unemployment—then at a low 4.7%—rose to 5.8% in 2002 and 6% in 2003. Federal tax receipts, which had hit a high of $2 trillion in 2000, fell to $1.99 trillion in 2001, to $1.85 trillion in 2002, and then to $1.78 trillion in 2003. Deciding that the economy needed a faster booster shot, Bush and Congress accelerated the Bush tax cuts in 2003, and the nation’s economy responded. Contrary to Obama’s anti-tax cut, zero-sum ideology, federal tax revenues didn’t fall as a result of Bush’s across-the-board tax rate cuts that affected every income bracket—including a new, lower 10% tax rate for low-income workers—they rose to the following: —$1.88 trillion in 2004 —$ 2.15 trillion in 2005 —$ 2.4 trillion in 2006 —$ 2.6 trillion in 2007. In other words, tax revenues rose by more than $800 billion in just four years by cutting tax rates and boosting economic growth that pushed the Dow to a record 14,164 points on Oct. 9, 2007. Meantime, unemployment fell sharply as the economy expanded, dropping to 5.55 in 2004, 5.1% in 2005, and 4.6% in 2006 and 2007. This also helped reduce Bush’s soaring budget deficits. They rose substantially during the first half of his presidency as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the deepening recession, but as federal tax revenues increased, the yearly deficits began to shrink, falling to a modest $161 in 2007—a record that Obama can only dream about. More |
Home Sweet Home
NetFlix Has More Subscribers Than Comcast
The Rubicon has been crossed. Netflix now has more people subscribed to it than Comcast. Netflix reported 23.6 million subscribers at the end of the 2011 first quarter, while Comcast ended 2010 with 22.8 million. (They could still possibly report more but considering that they've been dropping the past few quarters, it's unlikely). See, we don't need to worry about hegemony or legal monopolies, they'll just obsolete themselves out of business.
from The Consumerist
Do It, OR?
The government is pressuring food companies to cut back on marketing unhealthy foods to children. The voluntary guidelines would phase out advertisements on TV, in stores, and online. Companies are urged to market foods to children ages 2 through 17, but only if those foods are low in fats, sugars, and sodium and contain healthy ingredients. In 2009, Congress directed the Federal Trade Commission, Agriculture Department, Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to form a working group and develop the recommendations.
Man Beheads Girlfriend In Front Of Classmates At Indian University
RANCHI, India -- An engineering student was in police custody Thursday after allegedly slicing his girlfriend's head off with a ceremonial dagger in front of her classmates at an Indian university.
Bijendra Kumar, 23, a diploma student at St. Xavier's College in Ranchi, in eastern India, allegedly beheaded his 18-year-old girlfriend, Khushbu, with a blade known as a "khukri" as she left the classroom with her friends.
The Hindustan Times reported that Kumar was overpowered by students and security guards, beaten and then arrested by police after the attack Wednesday.
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