Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says “CBS has just declared war on the heartland of America” by hiring comedian Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on “Late Show.”
“No longer is comedy going to be a covert assault on traditional American values, conservatives,” Limbaugh said Thursday. “Now it’s just wide out in the open.”
“What this hire means is a redefinition of what is ‘funny’ and a redefinition of what is comedy, and they’re blowing up the 11:30 format under the guise that the world’s changing and people don’t want the kind of comedy that Carson gave us or even Letterman,” he continued.
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Thursday, April 10, 2014
Grinding America Down
Americans will work until April 21st to pay taxes before they can work for their family. Maryland taxpayers have to work an extra week until April 28 , 7th worst in the country., Connecticut and New Jersey are tied for first and worst place.
According to CBS News, roughly half of U.S. families don't have a single dime set aside for retirement. While millions of Americans put part of their income into an employer-sponsored 401(k), IRA or other retirement account, millions more find it hard or impossible to save because of their precarious situations — unemployment, stagnant income, impossible health costs or other factors’
Washington Times reports that Billionaire George Soros hopes the U.S. goes to pot and is using his money to drive it there. Soros has spent t least $80 million on the legalization effort since 1994. The late chairman of Progressive Insurance, an unabashed pot smoker himself has put more than $40 million into the effort to influence local debates..
According to CBS News, roughly half of U.S. families don't have a single dime set aside for retirement. While millions of Americans put part of their income into an employer-sponsored 401(k), IRA or other retirement account, millions more find it hard or impossible to save because of their precarious situations — unemployment, stagnant income, impossible health costs or other factors’
Washington Times reports that Billionaire George Soros hopes the U.S. goes to pot and is using his money to drive it there. Soros has spent t least $80 million on the legalization effort since 1994. The late chairman of Progressive Insurance, an unabashed pot smoker himself has put more than $40 million into the effort to influence local debates..
Sheriffs Warn Of Violence From Mexican Cartels Deep Into Interior Of U.S.
Outmanned and outgunned, local law enforcement officers are alarmed by the drug and human trafficking, prostitution, kidnapping and money laundering that Mexican drug cartels are conducting in the U.S. far from the border.
U.S. sheriffs say that securing the border is a growing concern to law enforcement agencies throughout the country, not just those near the U.S.-Mexico boundary.
“If we fail to secure our borders, then every sheriff in America will become a border sheriff,” said Sam Page, sheriff of Rockingham County, N.C. “We’re only a two-day drive from the border and have already seen the death and violence that illegal crossings brings into our community.”
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U.S. sheriffs say that securing the border is a growing concern to law enforcement agencies throughout the country, not just those near the U.S.-Mexico boundary.
“If we fail to secure our borders, then every sheriff in America will become a border sheriff,” said Sam Page, sheriff of Rockingham County, N.C. “We’re only a two-day drive from the border and have already seen the death and violence that illegal crossings brings into our community.”
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Tense Video: Feds Taser Pro-Nevada Rancher Protester During Clash
The standoff between a Nevada rancher and the U.S. government escalated Wednesday when protesters confronted federal agents tasked with the chore of rounding up approximately 900 “trespass cattle.”
The confrontation, captured on video, resulted in one protester, the rancher’s son, being hit with a stun gun while another, the rancher’s daughter, was pushed to the ground. One woman said federal officials struck her with their vehicle.
“You have no right to be here!” a female protester shouted at agents.
One of agents warned the demonstrators to back up or they would get bitten by their K9 unit.
“Don’t threaten a woman!” another protester shouted back.
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Beef Prices Hit All Time High in US
Extreme weather has thinned the nation's cattle herds, roiling the beef supply chain from rancher to restaurant.
Come grilling season, expect your sirloin steak to come with a hearty side of sticker shock.
Beef prices have reached all-time highs in the U.S. and aren't expected to come down any time soon.
Extreme weather has thinned the nation's beef cattle herds to levels last seen in 1951, when there were about half as many mouths to feed in America.
"We've seen strong prices before but nothing this extreme," said Dennis Smith, a commodities broker for Archer Financial Services in Chicago. "This is really new territory."
The retail value of "all-fresh" USDA choice-grade beef jumped to a record $5.28 a pound in February, up from $4.91 the same time a year ago. The same grade of beef cost $3.97 as recently as 2008.
The swelling prices are roiling the beef supply chain from rancher to restaurant.
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Come grilling season, expect your sirloin steak to come with a hearty side of sticker shock.
Beef prices have reached all-time highs in the U.S. and aren't expected to come down any time soon.
Extreme weather has thinned the nation's beef cattle herds to levels last seen in 1951, when there were about half as many mouths to feed in America.
"We've seen strong prices before but nothing this extreme," said Dennis Smith, a commodities broker for Archer Financial Services in Chicago. "This is really new territory."
The retail value of "all-fresh" USDA choice-grade beef jumped to a record $5.28 a pound in February, up from $4.91 the same time a year ago. The same grade of beef cost $3.97 as recently as 2008.
The swelling prices are roiling the beef supply chain from rancher to restaurant.
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Practical Questions Confuse State’s Pot Decriminalization; Shore Reps Voted Against Bill
The Maryland General Assembly this week passed legislation that will make the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil offense with a citation that can be paid by an offender without the threat of court appearances, jail time, probation and a permanent mark on his or her record. The bill allows for a fine of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense.
Basically, those found in possession of small amounts of marijuana will be issued a citation similar to a traffic ticket and will not be required to appear in court. Proponents of the bill suggest the time has come to take the next step in an eventual legalization of marijuana in Maryland, following the lead of other progressive states. Opponents, however, feel the bill was pushed through at the 11thhour on Monday with little regard for its possible repercussions. At any rate, the issue was certainly a galvanizing one during the session and most are waiting for the potential fallout.
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Health Insurance: 14.5M to Get Massive Increases
The price of health insurance premiums on plans purchased outside of the federal and state exchanges are much higher than expected, a survey of brokers found.
A proprietary survey of 148 brokers conducted by Morgan Stanley analysts revealed the largest acceleration in small and individual group rates in the survey’s history, Forbes contributor Scott Gottlieb of the conservative American Enterprise Institute first noted.
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A proprietary survey of 148 brokers conducted by Morgan Stanley analysts revealed the largest acceleration in small and individual group rates in the survey’s history, Forbes contributor Scott Gottlieb of the conservative American Enterprise Institute first noted.
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Stephen Colbert To Replace David Letterman On 'Late Show'
Colbert has signed a five-year agreement with CBS, according to an official announcement from the network.
“Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television,” President of CBS Les Moonves said in a statement. “David Letterman’s legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today’s announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night.”
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Keeping The Nukes Warm
The Obama administration has chosen a novel way to comply with a 2011 arms control treaty with Russia. The deal calls for the United States to reduce the number of intercontinental ballistic missiles available to launch by 50. The U.S. currently has 450 land based nuclear missiles at three Air Force Bases. The Pentagon will remove 50 of them from their launch silos, but keep the silos open and ready. The missiles would be kept in storage and maintained. The so-called warm condition means the missiles could be returned to active status in a hurry. The warm silos come at a cost. It means steeper reductions in the numbers of submarine-launched nuclear missiles. Those won't be cut until 2018.
JUST IN: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Resigning
The president will nominate Budget Director Sylvia Burwell to replace her.
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One Million Buried In Mass Graves On Forbidden New York Island
Since 1869, still-born babies, the homeless, the poor and the unclaimed have been stacked one upon the other, three coffins deep, on Hart Island.
Corpses are interred in great, anonymous trenches. There are no tombstones. Small white posts in the ground mark each 150 adult bodies. A thousand children and infants are buried together per grave.
It is one of the largest cemeteries in the United States. And the least visited.
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Are You In Or Are You Out?
The Air Force does a 180 on some early retirement applications. It says airmen who applied for early retirement but were rejected can retire if they still want. These airmen received early retirement offers in error. The service did not intend to make the offer to them. It told the airmen about the mistake and withdrew the offers. Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services Lt. Gen. Sam Cox says the Air Force regrets any potential hardship it created. The Air Force says it has reviewed more than 5,000 applications. Only 20 were wrongly processed.
Best Selling Christian Author to Speak in Salisbury
Dr. John Townsend, author of more than 25 books, including the 2-million best seller, Boundaries, will be in Salisbury on Saturday, April 26 to present a day long seminar at Asbury United Methodist Church. Registration is $35 and $ 20 for pastors.
Townsend is a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, marriage & family therapist, speaker and leadership consultant. He serves as a co-host on the Nationally syndicated radio show, “New Life LIVE,” heard locally at 1PM weekdays on WOLC Joy 102.5FM. The radio show is heard in 180 markets nationally and boasts an audience of 3 million regular listeners.
Dr. Townsend’s topic will be based on his best selling series of books, Boundaries. “Implementing appropriate boundaries can improve relationships, reduce stress and guilt, increase your ability to say, ‘no,’ and enable you to deal with controlling people in a loving way, says Dr. Townsend. The seminar will be held from 9AM – 3:30 PM with an hour lunch break. Dr. Townsend’s books will be available for sale, and he will autograph them at the seminar.
Townsend will be traveling from his base in Orange County, CA, thanks to generous sponsors who are underwriting his $ 10,000 fee: The Country House, Holloway Funeral Home, WOLC, Avery Hall Insurance, Peninsula Eye Center, Riverside & Milford Street Pharmacies, Tom & Beth Hershey, Shore Bank. John & Shelly Marshall, Marlene Rinnier & Carol Brence. One sponsor said, “This is so needed in our community and in our families. When relationships are struggling, we all need practical do’s and don’ts to improve the situation. John will guide us with knowledge, compassion and biblical principles. ”
Over 100 people are already registered. For registration or a brochure, email SalisburyBoundaries@gmail.com or call Asbury Church at 410-749-2131. By mail, make a check to Asbury UMW Boundaries and mail to 1401 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801.
Dr. John Townsend
Townsend is a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, marriage & family therapist, speaker and leadership consultant. He serves as a co-host on the Nationally syndicated radio show, “New Life LIVE,” heard locally at 1PM weekdays on WOLC Joy 102.5FM. The radio show is heard in 180 markets nationally and boasts an audience of 3 million regular listeners.
Dr. Townsend’s topic will be based on his best selling series of books, Boundaries. “Implementing appropriate boundaries can improve relationships, reduce stress and guilt, increase your ability to say, ‘no,’ and enable you to deal with controlling people in a loving way, says Dr. Townsend. The seminar will be held from 9AM – 3:30 PM with an hour lunch break. Dr. Townsend’s books will be available for sale, and he will autograph them at the seminar.
Townsend will be traveling from his base in Orange County, CA, thanks to generous sponsors who are underwriting his $ 10,000 fee: The Country House, Holloway Funeral Home, WOLC, Avery Hall Insurance, Peninsula Eye Center, Riverside & Milford Street Pharmacies, Tom & Beth Hershey, Shore Bank. John & Shelly Marshall, Marlene Rinnier & Carol Brence. One sponsor said, “This is so needed in our community and in our families. When relationships are struggling, we all need practical do’s and don’ts to improve the situation. John will guide us with knowledge, compassion and biblical principles. ”
Over 100 people are already registered. For registration or a brochure, email SalisburyBoundaries@gmail.com or call Asbury Church at 410-749-2131. By mail, make a check to Asbury UMW Boundaries and mail to 1401 Camden Ave. Salisbury, MD 21801.
Dr. John Townsend
House Panel Votes To Hold Ex-IRS Official Lerner In Contempt Of Congress
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted 21-12 to hold Lerner in contempt. The party-line vote followed hours of heated debate on the committee.
The contempt measure heads next to the House floor. House Speaker John Boehner predicted earlier this week that unless Lerner agrees to cooperate, the full House will support contempt -- from there, the case would likely head to the courts.
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WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN - BRAS-FOR-A-CAUSE
Visit the Centre to enjoy the fun and very creative display of music-themed bras. Bras for a Cause is an annual fundraiser to promote breast cancer awareness and to help your local non-profit breast cancer support organization, Women Supporting Women. Bras will be available for public viewing and voting ($1 per vote) at the Centre at Salisbury in the JC Penney Court. The dates for public viewing are Thursday, May 1 at 5 PM through Sunday, June 1. Please vote for BCJ's OP "BRA" as your choice for 2014 Bra for a Cause (group entry). Thank you very much for your consideration!
If you cannot vote at the mall, you can send a donation to Women supporting Women, 1320 Belmont Avenue, Suite 402, Salisbury,Maryland 21804.
Days After Session Ends, A Push For Higher Tobacco Taxes
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Members of Maryland Health Care for All and the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids held a news conference in Annapolis today asking incumbent lawmakers and challengers running for the Maryland General Assembly to sign a pledge, promising they'll vote for a $1 increase in the state's cigarette tax if elected.
The tax was last increased in the special legislative session of 2007. It currently stands at $2-per pack of cigarettes.
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Most Schools Don't Teach Computer Science
Failure to teach students even basic theory behind how computer technology works has several implications -- none of them positive. That’s the motivation behind a new push to boost computer learning in public schools.
Would it surprise you to know that most schools don’t teach computer science—not even the basics? It should, especially given that there will be about 1 million more U.S. jobs in the tech sector in the next decade than computer science graduates to fill them, according to Code.org, a nonprofit launched last year to promote computer science in schools.
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Would it surprise you to know that most schools don’t teach computer science—not even the basics? It should, especially given that there will be about 1 million more U.S. jobs in the tech sector in the next decade than computer science graduates to fill them, according to Code.org, a nonprofit launched last year to promote computer science in schools.
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Driver's Last Text Before He Died
Heit died shortly after the crash, but his parents and police are hoping the photo of the mundane text on his iPhone will serve as a stark reminder to drivers.
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SFD Calls For Service 4-9-14
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 23:06:05Nature: Smoke InvestigationAddress: 104 Fawn Dr Salisbury, MD 21801
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 22:22:11Nature: Abdominal PainCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 19:19:43Nature: Chest PainCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 17:48:02Nature: Pro Qa FireAddress: 502 Emory Ct Salisbury, MD 21801
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 16:48:02Nature: Pi AccidentCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 16:23:09Nature: Maternity PatientCity: Salisbury
- Wednesday April, 9 2014 @ 15:31:25Nature: Sick SubjectCity: Salisbury
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