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Tuesday, November 03, 2015
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Muslim Teen Doesn’t Like What This Girl is Wearing
A shocking video is spreading across the Internet, as the “refugee
crisis continues to surge with Muslim men flooding into Europe from the Middle East.
Video of the incident was uploaded to Facebook after taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In the clip, a Muslim man approached a woman to object to her choice of outfit, thinking she was dressed immodestly – a sleeveless t-shirt. Hardly street-walking attire.
As Mad World News reported, he starts out the conversation by saying, “You dress like a whore,” and it got ugly real fast after that. Understandably the woman’s initial reaction was to argue with the man. But as with so many misogynistic Muslim men, that just set off his rage…
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crisis continues to surge with Muslim men flooding into Europe from the Middle East.
Video of the incident was uploaded to Facebook after taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In the clip, a Muslim man approached a woman to object to her choice of outfit, thinking she was dressed immodestly – a sleeveless t-shirt. Hardly street-walking attire.
As Mad World News reported, he starts out the conversation by saying, “You dress like a whore,” and it got ugly real fast after that. Understandably the woman’s initial reaction was to argue with the man. But as with so many misogynistic Muslim men, that just set off his rage…
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Poll Results On Police Violence Tend To Be Racially Divided
Pat Warren has results of a new poll.
Marylanders were asked what they think is the bigger cause of violent encounters between the public and the police.
The man at the center of one struggle with police last month is charged with assaulting the officers. Also last month, an officer was charged with assaulting a man during an arrest. Two examples of incidents escalating to violence.
Is it the attitude of police?
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION REFORMS THAT WILL MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN
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Naval Academy Midshipmen sing, dance in new ‘spirit video’
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A group of Naval Academy midshipmen can be seen shimmying and strutting while lip-synching to a song they created in their latest spirit video, entitled “Naptown Funk.”
The video was filmed in October in Annapolis, and can now be watched online.
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Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services to Receive $50,000 from Walmart Foundation Grant
SALISBURY - Today, the Walmart Foundation announced it will provide a $50,000 grant to Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services (SNHS) through the Foundation’s State Giving Program. The grant will support the nonprofit’s overall mission to increase homeownership in underserved and distressed communities throughout the city of Salisbury. The $50,000 donation will specifically go toward offsetting operating costs associated with the SNHS’ foreclosure, pre-purchase, financial fitness and credit & budget counseling services.
“We are thrilled to receive this award from the Walmart Foundation,” said SNHS Executive Director Cheryl Meadows. “The funds provided will support all of our counseling activities, help broaden our marketing efforts and help us serve the clients of SNHS in a more efficient manner. Whether you want to become a homeowner or you’re already a homeowner that may be facing foreclosure, SNHS offers a safe, no pressure atmosphere where clients can obtain the information they need to be successful.”
As the country's mortgage crisis continues to place area homeowners at risk, SNHS offers immediate assistance through a series of strategies and programs. SNHS has developed a comprehensive response to the foreclosure crisis that includes community education, outreach to at-risk homeowners, foreclosure mitigation counseling services and strategic partnerships.
“We are thrilled to receive this award from the Walmart Foundation,” said SNHS Executive Director Cheryl Meadows. “The funds provided will support all of our counseling activities, help broaden our marketing efforts and help us serve the clients of SNHS in a more efficient manner. Whether you want to become a homeowner or you’re already a homeowner that may be facing foreclosure, SNHS offers a safe, no pressure atmosphere where clients can obtain the information they need to be successful.”
As the country's mortgage crisis continues to place area homeowners at risk, SNHS offers immediate assistance through a series of strategies and programs. SNHS has developed a comprehensive response to the foreclosure crisis that includes community education, outreach to at-risk homeowners, foreclosure mitigation counseling services and strategic partnerships.
“The Walmart Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for individuals to live a quality life, and we understand that organizations like Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services are helping to build stronger communities by supporting the individuals within it,” said Walmart Director of Public Affairs Jennifer Hoehn. “We’re pleased that Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services members and participants will be positively impacted by this grant and that a population whose needs are often overlooked due to budgetary constraints will be helped.”
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better, awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities in Maryland. In the last fiscal year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $7.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations throughout Maryland.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. We have stores in 27 countries, employing more than 2.2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. We are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.
About Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services
Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Service (SNHS) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization serving targeted neighborhoods and populations in the City of Salisbury and surrounding areas. Its mission is to facilitate homeownership and community investment opportunities that build pride and confidence among residents and partners and transform City of Salisbury neighborhoods and surrounding areas into thriving and attractive communities. For more information about SNHS, visit www.salisburynhs.org or call 410/543-4626.
The Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better, awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities in Maryland. In the last fiscal year, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $7.5 million in cash and in-kind contributions to charitable organizations throughout Maryland.
About Philanthropy at Walmart
By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. We have stores in 27 countries, employing more than 2.2 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. We are helping people live better by accelerating upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where we operate and inspiring our associates to give back. Whether it is helping to lead the fight against hunger in the United States with $2 billion in cash and in-kind donations or supporting Women’s Economic Empowerment through a series of grants totaling $10 million to the Women in Factories training program in Bangladesh, China, India and Central America, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are not only working to tackle key social issues, we are also collaborating with others to inspire solutions for long-lasting systemic change. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit www.foundation.walmart.com.
About Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services
Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Service (SNHS) is a 501c(3) non-profit organization serving targeted neighborhoods and populations in the City of Salisbury and surrounding areas. Its mission is to facilitate homeownership and community investment opportunities that build pride and confidence among residents and partners and transform City of Salisbury neighborhoods and surrounding areas into thriving and attractive communities. For more information about SNHS, visit www.salisburynhs.org or call 410/543-4626.
‘You Guys Can Leave, but You Can’t Take Your Daughter’: New Parents Living Through Post-Delivery Nightmare
Hollie Sanford told WJW-TV that she suffered from debilitating morning sickness and extreme sciatic nerve pain while she was pregnant with her new daughter, Nova. Doctors initially prescribed opiates, but she and her husband were worried not only about a possible addiction to the drug but also the affects it could have on their unborn child.
So the couple, who also have a son, researched medical marijuana and opted to try a medicinal marijuana tea as a safer and more natural way to quell her pain.
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DARPA To Hold Cyber Grand Challenge Event
DARPA will hold the world’s first all-computer Capture the Flag
tournament in
which automated systems may take the first steps toward a
defensible,
connected future. DARPA’s goal for the CGC is to spur an
automation revolution
in computer security so machines can discover,
confirm and fix software flaws
within seconds, instead of waiting up to
a year as is typical under the
current human-centric system. DARPA
believes these capabilities are essential
if the nation and world are to
take full advantage of the increasingly
interlinked big-data revolution
while protecting data and processes—especially
as more and more devices,
including vehicles and homes, get connected to the
“Internet of Things.”
Seven teams from across the United States have
qualified to compete in
the Final Event. Nearly $4 million in prizes are at
stake—along with the
chance to help revolutionize cybersecurity going forward.
The winning
team will receive $2 million; second place will earn $1 million;
and
third place will earn $750,000.
The CGC Final Event will take place
August 4, 2016, live on stage
co-located with the DEF CON 24 conference in Las
Vegas.
Governor Larry Hogan Reopens Maryland State Police Barrack "J" in Annapolis
Fulfills Promise Made During Legislative Session
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today joined Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi to officially reopen the Maryland State Police Annapolis Barrack. To mark the occasion, the governor presented Colonel Pallozzi with keys to the barrack, in front of an audience that included retired and current troopers who had previously worked at the barrack, as well as other local and state allied law enforcement officials.
In reopening the barrack, Governor Hogan fulfilled a promise made during the 2015 legislative session, and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making sure that the Maryland State Police remains among the most effective, trusted, and respected police force in the United States. Earlier this year, Governor Hogan also budgeted for the State Police to hire 100 new troopers, 50 of whom are currently in training.
“Our administration is committed to making sure Maryland's Finest have all the resources they need to continue their excellent service,” Governor Larry Hogan said. "Reopening Barrack 'J' is a step in the right direction, and will allow our police to better serve the citizens of Annapolis and the state at-large."
Governor Hogan originally announced the administration’s plan to reopen the barrack at Colonel Pallozzi’s swearing-in ceremony in March. Today’s announcement marked the beginning of Maryland State Police around-the-clock operations at the Annapolis barrack. Road patrol troopers, criminal investigators, and other State Police personnel are currently working out of the barrack, and a duty officer is now present at the barrack at all times. Although the Annapolis barrack was first opened in 1972, it was later closed in 2008 by the previous administration.
Wicomico War Memorial Committee Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony at the WY&CC
Salisbury, MD – The Wicomico War Memorial Committee invites the community to join them in honoring military veterans at a ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the Wicomico County War Memorial located directly in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center at 500 Glen Avenue in Salisbury, Md. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held inside the Civic Center.
The ceremony, which is being coordinated by the Wicomico County War Memorial Committee, includes patriotic music, prayer and remembrance to honor all veterans. Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military, in wartime or peacetime.
Many Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, which honors service members who died in service to their country or as a direct result of injuries incurred while in battle. Veteran’s Day, initially termed Armistice Day, was created to honor World War I veterans and celebrate the official ending of the First World War which occurred at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, legislation was approved by the 83rd US Congress to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day – thereby making November 11 a day in which all American veterans of wars could be honored.
The Wicomico War Memorial at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is a fitting location for this ceremony as the Civic Center is itself a living war memorial to all veterans. At the outside Wicomico War Memorial, flags from each service branch, along with a United States, Maryland, Wicomico County and the POW-MIA flag proudly fly over a brick wall displaying bronze plagues with the names of Wicomico County’s fallen veterans from World War II and beyond. To learn more about the Wicomico County War Veterans Memorial and the men and women it was built to honor visit http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/about-the-center/war-memorial.
The ceremony, which is being coordinated by the Wicomico County War Memorial Committee, includes patriotic music, prayer and remembrance to honor all veterans. Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military, in wartime or peacetime.
Many Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day, which honors service members who died in service to their country or as a direct result of injuries incurred while in battle. Veteran’s Day, initially termed Armistice Day, was created to honor World War I veterans and celebrate the official ending of the First World War which occurred at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, legislation was approved by the 83rd US Congress to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day – thereby making November 11 a day in which all American veterans of wars could be honored.
The Wicomico War Memorial at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is a fitting location for this ceremony as the Civic Center is itself a living war memorial to all veterans. At the outside Wicomico War Memorial, flags from each service branch, along with a United States, Maryland, Wicomico County and the POW-MIA flag proudly fly over a brick wall displaying bronze plagues with the names of Wicomico County’s fallen veterans from World War II and beyond. To learn more about the Wicomico County War Veterans Memorial and the men and women it was built to honor visit http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/about-the-center/war-memorial.
Experts Decipher Message on Jar Found Where David Killed Goliath… Confirms Key Part of Scripture
After three years, Israeli archaeologists have pieced together several ceramic fragments uncovered during a dig in the Valley of Elah, a place best known for the battle between David and Goliath as described in 1 Samuel.
The Israeli Antiquities Authority made an announcement Tuesday about the discovery and deciphering of the ancient text found on a 3,000-year-old jar reconstructed from the fragments.
Yosef Garfinkel from Hebrew University’s Institute of Archaeology and Saar Ganor of the Israel Antiquities Authority led an excavation in 2012 during which time the archaeologists foundpotsherds with individual letters of Canaanite script inscribed on them.
The individual potsherds were then carefully pieced together and experts in the language were able to decipher the text which spelled out a name: Eshba’al Ben Bada’.
What makes this find so significant is that, according to the Israeli researchers, this was the first time an inscription of “Eshba’al” — which appears in the Bible — has been found in an archaeological excavation in Israel.
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The Israeli Antiquities Authority made an announcement Tuesday about the discovery and deciphering of the ancient text found on a 3,000-year-old jar reconstructed from the fragments.
Yosef Garfinkel from Hebrew University’s Institute of Archaeology and Saar Ganor of the Israel Antiquities Authority led an excavation in 2012 during which time the archaeologists foundpotsherds with individual letters of Canaanite script inscribed on them.
The individual potsherds were then carefully pieced together and experts in the language were able to decipher the text which spelled out a name: Eshba’al Ben Bada’.
What makes this find so significant is that, according to the Israeli researchers, this was the first time an inscription of “Eshba’al” — which appears in the Bible — has been found in an archaeological excavation in Israel.
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Countdown: District Has 30 Days to Change Transgender Student Locker Room Policy or Lose Federal Funds
A school district near Chicago, Palatine 211, provides numerous accommodations for transgender students. The district calls the students by requested names, honors selected gender (including allowing them to play on the sports teams of the gender they identify as belonging to), and permits them to use single-sex bathrooms, since stalls ensure privacy.
But the federal government has decided the district is still guilty of violating Title IX, the law prohibiting sex-based discrimination, over certain locker room restrictions.
“District 211 is not excluding transgender students from their gender-identified locker room,” said district superintendent Daniel Cates in a statement. “Though our position has been inaccurately reported, a transgender student may use his or her gender-identified locker room simply by utilizing individual measures of privacy when changing clothes or taking showers.”
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WICOMICO COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER RECEIVES 2015 OUTSTANDING RURAL HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(Salisbury, MD) On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Wicomico County Health Officer Lori Brewster was presented with the 2015 Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award. This annual award is presented by the Maryland Rural Health Association, a nonprofit organization that educates and advocates for the optimal health of rural communities and their residents.
Mrs. Brewster was nominated by Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver for her active involvement in numerous community programs and her service on numerous state level committees such as the State Drug and Alcohol Council, an appointment by the Governor. Mrs. Brewster has played an instrumental role in development of programs that directly impact the health of county residents. After developing jail mental health programs in Wicomico and Dorchester counties, Lori led the merging of Wicomico mental health and substance use programs into an integrated behavioral health program. Lori also established programming to address heroin issues in the community and programs to reduce hypertension and diabetes, both of which were identified as public health issues through a Community Health Assessment.
“Lori is to be commended for her efforts to improve the health of the residents of Wicomico County,” says Dr. James Cockey, Deputy Health Officer for Wicomico County. Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver adds “Wicomico County is fortunate to have Lori Brewster as our Health Officer.”
Mom Steals Candy From Kids - Halloween 2015
Away from home, we left full-sized candy bars outside with a note, "Help yourself but be considerate!" We figured a group of kids would probably end up taking all of the candy at one point during the night, but everyone was really considerate...until this upstanding mother came to save the day.
ISLAMIC INVASION PULLS TRIGGER: EUROPE NOW SCRAMBLES FOR GUNS
Many 'now wish they had a 2nd Amendment'
Austrians are arming themselves at record rates in an effort to defend their households against feared attacks from Muslim invaders.
Tens of thousands of Muslim “refugees” have poured into Austria from Hungary and Slovenia in recent months on their way to Germany and Sweden, two wealthy European countries that have laid out the welcome mat for migrants. More than a million will end up in Germany alone by the end of this year, according to estimates from the German government.
Obtaining a working firearm and ammunition in Germany, Britain, Denmark and the Netherlands is practically impossible for the average citizen. Germany, for instance, requires a psychological evaluation, the purchase of liability insurance and verifiable compliance with strict firearms storage and safety rules. And self-defense is not even a valid reason to purchase a gun in these countries.
Austrians are arming themselves at record rates in an effort to defend their households against feared attacks from Muslim invaders.
Tens of thousands of Muslim “refugees” have poured into Austria from Hungary and Slovenia in recent months on their way to Germany and Sweden, two wealthy European countries that have laid out the welcome mat for migrants. More than a million will end up in Germany alone by the end of this year, according to estimates from the German government.
Obtaining a working firearm and ammunition in Germany, Britain, Denmark and the Netherlands is practically impossible for the average citizen. Germany, for instance, requires a psychological evaluation, the purchase of liability insurance and verifiable compliance with strict firearms storage and safety rules. And self-defense is not even a valid reason to purchase a gun in these countries.
Governor Larry Hogan Reopens Maryland State Police Barrack "J" in Annapolis
Read the full press release here.
Anonymous Begins Exposing Politicians with Ties to the KKK
Over the last week, the hacktivist group known as Anonymous has been saying that they will expose some 1,000 United States politicians who have ties to the KKK.
On Monday morning, just past midnight, the hackers made true on their “threat.”
In a video posted to the We are Anonymous Facebook page Monday, the group began to release the names of those they claim have ties to the KKK.
In the video, Anonymous states that they are not going to release the home addresses of the politicians in fear of violent retaliation against the accused racists. But the group did release the politicians’ full name, the municipalities in which they work, and the addresses of their political offices.
While the video doesn’t come close to the promised 1,000 names, Anonymous did release a partial list.
It is rumored that Anonymous plans to release all the names on the 5th of November, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. Anonymous is synonymous with Guy Fawkes as the popular mask is used to shield the faces of its members during their broadcasts and protests.
Below is the partial list released by Anonymous as well as the video in which they were named. The list was posted with the following statement:
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On Monday morning, just past midnight, the hackers made true on their “threat.”
In a video posted to the We are Anonymous Facebook page Monday, the group began to release the names of those they claim have ties to the KKK.
In the video, Anonymous states that they are not going to release the home addresses of the politicians in fear of violent retaliation against the accused racists. But the group did release the politicians’ full name, the municipalities in which they work, and the addresses of their political offices.
While the video doesn’t come close to the promised 1,000 names, Anonymous did release a partial list.
It is rumored that Anonymous plans to release all the names on the 5th of November, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. Anonymous is synonymous with Guy Fawkes as the popular mask is used to shield the faces of its members during their broadcasts and protests.
Below is the partial list released by Anonymous as well as the video in which they were named. The list was posted with the following statement:
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