China Might Bomb North Korea If It Crosses Beijing’s ‘Bottom Line’

If North Korea crosses Beijing’s “bottom line,” China may bomb its neighbor.

China warns the North’s nuclear activities must not jeopardize northeastern China. If North Korea negatively impacts China with its illicit nuclear activities, the latter will respond with force, a Global Times editorial published on the news service for the Chinese military stressed.

“China has a bottom line that it will protect at all costs, that is, the security and stability of northeast China,” the report stated. “If the bottom line is touched, China will employ all means available including the military means to strike back … By that time, it is not an issue of discussion whether China acquiesces in the US’ blows, but the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will launch attacks [on] DPRK nuclear facilities on its own.”

The northeastern provinces of Liaoning and Jilin border North Korea. Together with three other provinces, these provinces make up the Northern Theater Command.

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Help Wanted: Commercial Drone Boom Opens Door for Mechanics

With the number of commercial drones expected to soar into the millions in the next few years, it spells opportunity for avionics shops and budding drone mechanics who could secure lucrative careers repairing aircraft. And it won't take a four-year college degree.

A community college in northwestern Minnesota that has been teaching unmanned aircraft maintenance for larger military-type drones is expanding its program to include smaller drone repair. Officials at Northland Community and Technical College are promising a high-paying job after just one or two years.

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REVEALED: Here’s Why You Never Saw the Dead Photos of bin Laden

A new book has come out written by Robert O’Neill, the SEAL Team Six soldier who took out Osama bin Laden. And he has a really great explanation for why we never saw pictures of a deceased bin Laden. O’Neill and his unnamed point man made their way to the third floor of the compound where Osama was holed up that fateful night. This was immediately after taking out bin Laden’s son. Osama was in his bedroom. The point man tackled two women just in case they were rigged with explosives. O’Neill aimed his gun over one of the women’s shoulders and fired at bin Laden’s head. He split it wide open and shot once more into it just for insurance. At least he was thorough. I like that in a SEAL.

From the New York Daily News:

“In less than a second, I aimed above the woman’s right shoulder and pulled the trigger twice. Bin Laden’s head split open, and he dropped. I put another bullet in his head. Insurance.”

And people wonder why I love our military. Heh. Check out the Instagram below… it’s priceless: “Guns don’t kill people. People with mustaches kill people.” Take that liberals.

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Sarah Silverman Shows Just How DUMB She Is At An Anti-Trump Rally!

Demonstrators were yet again out and about on the weekend all across the nation to do yet another feckless protest against the President. What was the cause of said protest? The man’s taxes. They still haven’t got him for that one, so they are trying focus a whole protest on that one point.

…Grassroots my butt.

The protests, fell on the same day as Tax Day — the dreaded day that every American hates…Unless you’re lying, or you are Sarah Silverman – more on that later. The marches all across the land were called the ‘tax march’.

Idiots like Rep. Maxine Waters led a horrible “impeach Trump” chant at one of the nation’s rallies in Washington, D.C., while Sen. Ron Wyden, another simpleton, warned America with his obviously terrible rhetoric, “taking the gloves off to knock off the secrecy.” Get it? Trump’s taxes? It’s secret… You get how terrible these politicians are.

But here is where the ultimate hater, Sarah Silverman amped up the rhetoric to dopey level. While she was speaking at the New York rally, she kind of lost her mind…A little more than usual.

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VP Pence Spends Easter Sunday With US And S. Korean Troops

On Easter Sunday, Mike Pence set up to have dinner with the men and women of both American and South Korean troops and their families. And yes, his wife Karen Pence was indeed with him as well as his two daughters.

V.P. Pence started his 10-day tour of the Asia-Pacific region by taking off on Saturday with the South Korean capital of Seoul acting as his first stop. As reported by Breitbart,

Pence and the second lady arrived in the afternoon at Seoul National Cemetery where the Vice President walked down a path lined with guards. He stopped at one point to acknowledge the troops, then continued on to a memorial tower. Accompanied by the superintendent of the cemetery, the head of the memorial division, Mrs. Pence and their two daughters, a guide walked them through steps of a ritual in English.

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Virginia to Pay $7.1M After Manipulating Food Stamp Data

Virginia will repay the federal government about $7.1 million to resolve allegations that it manipulated data related to the state’s food stamp program.

Under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, states must submit data to the federal government about who is eligible for the program, including an error rate that represents the accuracy of the data. The Virginia Department of Social Services admitted that, from 2010 to 2014, it used improper methods to decrease the error rate it reported, according to an announcement this week from the U.S. Department of Justice.

“Today’s settlement sends a strong message regarding the Government’s commitment to work across agency lines to protect the integrity of SNAP,” said Bethanne M. Dinkins, special agent-in-charge for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Inspector General, in the announcement.

A Stateline analysis in 2014 found that as participation in the food stamp program grew, most states reported a decline in error rates, from 8 percent in 2002 to about 3.7 percent in 2014. The USDA gives bonuses to states that report the lowest and the most improved error rates each year, and can charge fees to states with high error rates that don’t show improvement.

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Taxing the New Economy, Starting With Uber, Lyft

First in an occasional series of stories on how states are overhauling tax codes to adapt to a new economy.

If any service best reflects the new economy, it may be hailing rides on demand from big companies like Uber and Lyft. They let riders avoid the hassle of flagging down a taxicab by simply tapping a mobile application on a smartphone. A driver arrives within minutes to take them to their destination.

But unlike old-economy taxicab companies, the new ride-hailing services often pay little to none of the license fees or taxes that taxi businesses hand over to cities, counties and states for the right to operate. If anything, their appearance on the scene reduces the taxes and fees that government counts on by taking customers away from the old-economy taxis.

That’s changing. Some states and localities are starting to tax the ride-hailing services. It’s not just an attempt to replace the revenue they’ve lost from the taxicab industry as a result of the new competition. Taxing the transportation network companies also is a sign of how governments are seeking to overhaul their tax structures in response to a rapidly changing economy that relies more on internet-based services than manufacturing and traditional bricks-and mortar retail shopping.

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10 food and drink festivals in Maryland this spring

As the weather warms and gardens begin to bloom, the local food festival scene is also awakening. From celebrations of Maryland wine to internationally sanctioned barbecue competitions, this spring brings plenty of opportunities for Baltimore food and drink lovers to eat, imbibe and be merry.

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Caption This Photo 4-17-17

Getting On The Trump Train

Easter Humor

SPD Press Release - (Computer Scam/Robbery Attempts) 4-16-17

Happy Easter

Superintendent, Board of Education Announce Appointments of Assistant Superintendent – Chief Academic Officer, Chief Finance and Operations Officer

Here are some things that make you go Hmmm!

Why is Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cathy Townsend retiring after she applied for, interviewed for, and begged for the Superintendents job??

Why is a Principal, "Rick" Briggs, leapfrogging over a Director, Micah Stauffer, that was next in line for the Assistant Superintendents job? He has been trained and groomed for the Asst. Superintendents job for nearly 3 years at the BOE Central Office? I'm sure Briggs will do a good job, but Stauffer is trained and well liked at the BOE and in the community.

Micah C. Stauffer Appointed Director of Secondary Education for Wicomico Schools

Posted on 07/25/2014

http://www.wcboe.org/news/what_s_new/micah_c__stauffer_appointed_director_of_secondary_

Margo Handy is retiring as well, but that was expected.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna C. Hanlin and the Wicomico County Board of Education are pleased to announce two new members of the senior leadership team for Wicomico County Public Schools, effective July 1.

At the April 11 Board meeting, the Board of Education acted on the recommendation of Superintendent Hanlin and approved the appointment of Frederick “Rick” Briggs as Assistant Superintendent – Chief Academic Officer. He will take over from Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Margo Handy, who is retiring June 30. Mr. Briggs is currently serving as Principal of James M. Bennett High.

During the Board meeting Dr. Hanlin also announced that Edwin “Bruce” Ford will be the Chief Finance and Operations Officer for the school system. He will take over the Administrative Services duties currently held by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Cathy Townsend, who will retire on Aug. 31. Mr. Ford is currently serving as Comptroller for Wicomico County Public Schools.

“We conducted an extensive search and interview process to fill these two senior leadership positions, and I’m delighted by the experience, leadership, and vision of these two candidates,” said Dr. Hanlin. “I’m proud to say that both are not only longtime employees of Wicomico Schools, but are also success stories from our school system.” Mr. Ford is a 1972 graduate of James M. Bennett High, and Mr. Briggs graduated from Parkside High in 1994.

"Ya'lls President is RETARDED" "This Will Never Happen Again"

While April Jackson tearfully stood in front of the Mayor and Council last night, she apologized for her recent rant against President Trump and the Holly Center. I don't know about you but I'm not so quick to believe this will change this woman. I believe she was simply caught. I believe she was called out by every media source for her racist and ignorant Facebook rant. I believe the pressure from such forced an apology.

The reason I personally feel this way is because her apology didn't come from the heart, it came from a well prepared speech clearly written by someone else. Someone who is truly sorry doesn't just apologize, they ask for forgiveness. They also do so without a prepared speech. Sorry Folks, this is just how I feel.

What Jackson did crossed lines, not a line. While we go off on children getting into fights and verbally misbehaving in school, Salisbury has a Council Member who acts racist and sets the example that if it's OK for her to be out of line, why not our children. Should we just expect our kids to say they are sorry and all is good? Before you answer, that's all Jackson did.

I believe elected officials who make such public statements need to be terminated and or put in front of an ethics board. Because this didn't happen we're seeing more and more of this ridiculous behavior and it's not getting better, it's getting worse and there's no accountability. What would happen to a Department Head for the City of Salisbury if they would have done this? 

So the sixty four thousand dollar question is, DO YOU FORGIVE JACKSON?

Daycare Generation

By Thornton Crowe

Guess Betsy DeVoss's highly criticized voucher program isn't looking all that bad now, is it?

Last week, thugdom occurred at the local high school and a couple articles here have emanated the waste of taxpayer money to build spiffy new digs for the thugs to destroy. Unfortunately, as un-PC as it is, this is spot and should be a careful consideration for parents and taxpayers alike.

The incident at James M. Bennett Senior High wouldn't have ever occurred in the early Eighties because students weren't allowed to run footloose and fancy free under some guise of implied racism if brought to task. The demographics in the area schools were very much like they are today. WiHi was the predominantly black school (inner city if that's what we can call Salisbury,) Parkside was predominantly white and Bennett was a balanced blending of the two.

On the contrary, in the Eighties, Bennett didn't have these disturbances like what we saw last week and there wasn't a full-time 'officer' on duty or metal detectors. The exterior doors were never locked and people weren't allowed to roam the halls and grounds during class time like wandering minstrels without purpose. Can't see former administrators Lloyd Wescoe, Daniel Savoy or Bill Hensley ever tolerating the nonsense the current school administration seems all too eager to condone.

These guys were tough and they ran the school with efficiency, letting students know where they stood from day one, unlike the ambiguity of whose in charge like we have today. If you were busted for bad behavior and found yourself in one of their offices, chances are, you weren't there for tea and sympathy!

Therefore, I respectfully disagree the Board of Education is 'blameless' in this incident because they've allowed students to do pretty much whatever they want and then feign some upset when these prison-style lockdown occur. Frankly, the administration lacks moral integrity to push back against the last 8-year federal malaise which opts for endangering their students and community for the sake of some Social Justice Warrior idiocy.

It's not uncommon on any given afternoon along College Avenue, you can see kids wandering the streets with the drawers down to their knees during school hours. Back in the day, students leaving mid-day were either A) released because they had appointments with parental notes beforehand, B) the loser crowd who would just go to someone's home rather than terrorize the neighborhoods or C) the DECA people who left school to go to their full-time jobs! Yes, some had actual full-time gigs while in high school - imagine that one!

Back in those days, people who were caught skipping were suspended or expelled, they weren't coddled and asked what the school could do to make them want to attend class. You either went to class and attempted to make good grades or you were a loser. Simple as pie.

Why pitch good money after bad causes?

Today, we have a generation of wanderers out to get into trouble because no one holds them accountable for anything they do wrong. This is most certainly an issue within the scope of the WCBOE but they flagrantly ignore their responsibility both to the students and the community.

While there is a degree of culpability (blame for all the slow trackers) on Jake Day and his happy band of thieves, there is only so much a useless local politician can do to cure ills these ills. In the end, it is really everyone's fault including the thug parents who allow their kids to vandalize, rape, murder, deal and prostitute that has a great hand in this tragic reality we all now must face.

As Rush Limbaugh put it a few weeks back, what we have is an entire generation of daycare babies who have never advanced past the daycare mentality. What can we expect? We kind of brought this on ourselves by allowing these behaviors to continue without fear of recourse. If you really want a bonafide example of your tomorrows here in Salisbury, go to Denny's on their Tuesday Kids Eat Free night and you'll see what's in store!

Rather ironic when you think about it... the generation whose raised to be victims seems all too intent on making victims out of everyone else.

PETITION: Salisbury councilwoman should resign over inappropriate Facebook status!

On Thursday 4/6/17, councilwoman, April Jackson for the city of Salisbury updated her status on Facebook which read "Ya'lls President is RETARDED... He's far pass the Holly Center." She took down the post after 12 hours, but was quoted by WBOC on 4/7/17 (Here) as saying "I just used the Holly Center as a place I know where people have mental illness. I stand by what I said about (President Trump)... Maybe I was wrong for using the Holly Center to say something about (President Trump), but I stand by what I said about him."

Many Salisbury residents have called for her resignation! Specifically because of the very offensive word used in her post to describe those with mental illness.

If you feel that she should be removed from the City Council, if you do not want her to represent you and this city, then please sign this petition!! Also please read the info below (it came straight from the mayor). Thank you everyone!

I have reached out to councilwoman Jackson for comment, but as of the time this petition went live I've received no response. 

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Am I About To Eat Crow, Yes.

As most of you know, when the Free College plan came out by County Executive Bob Culver, I was the first to become a major critic against this policy. When the County Council agreed with it, again, I was firmly against it.

HOWEVER, it was actually a genius idea, I was wrong and allow me to explain.

The key to this program is something none of us actually thought of, economic development. Out of nowhere hundreds of people who would have never applied to attend WorWic thinking they'd never qualify, came forward and filled out applications. 

When we all thought this would come on the backs of County Taxpayers, the major majority of applicants actually qualified for grants that have nothing to do with additional local taxpayers on the County level. 

So out of nowhere, by bringing in all of these additional students, the County Executive actually helped draw students into attending college and no matter what anyone says, this is a very positive program. So much so, Governor Hogan reviewed what had happened and is now encouraging the very same program for other Community Colleges throughout the state of Maryland. Hence why we are now hearing about this program being encouraged in Somerset County as well. 

Think about it. The individuals applying for this program are economically challenged families who never thought they'd get the chance to further their education. They will have the opportunity to find great paying jobs and WorWic has the opportunity to grow. 

Finally, there were only 19 individuals that actually rely on County funds so far. The County put aside quite a bit of money thinking it might cost more but that just wasn't the case. They have used less then $30,000.00 of the $212,000.00 set aside. It has brought in over 100 students on Pell Grants, (federal money).

PIT BULL ATTACKS OCEAN PINES WOMAN, SENDING HER TO HOSPITAL

A 52-year-old woman is recovering after being attacked by a dog along Beaconhill Road in Ocean Pines.

The incident happened Wednesday, April 5 at around 11:32 a.m. An Ocean Pines police officer was dispatched to Beaconhill Road for the reported dog bite.

Upon arrival, the officer located Mary Christine Ernst, 52, of Ocean Pines, sitting on her front steps with a towel around her left leg. The responding officer checked her injuries and noticed two long deep lacerations in her left calf with bleeding, a puncture to her right upper arm and scraped knees.

According to a witness, Ernst and her dog, an American Cocker Spaniel, were leaving the witness’s home when he heard her screaming outside. William Jerry Jones, 82, of Ocean Pines, said he quickly ran outside and saw his neighbor’s Pit Bull Terrier biting into the leg of Ernst.

It appears two Pit Bulls had gotten out of a fenced-in gate, according to police. Jones said he managed to get a Pit Bull dog known as “Manny” off of Ernst by kicking it. But “Manny” then ran into Jones’ attached garage and attacked his 7-year-old male mixed Rat Terrier/Chihuahua dog. Armed with a shovel, Jones chased the two Pit Bulls back onto their deck and secured the gate.

Ernst was transported by Ocean Pines EMS to Atlantic General Hospital. Police said “Manny” had attacked the 52 year-old woman, her American Cocker Spaniel and the neighbor’s seven year-old male mixed Rat Terrier/Chihuahua dog. The Worcester County Animal Control was requested to respond to the scene. “Manny” was turned over to the Worcester County Animal Control to be euthanized.

Ocean Pines Police Department contacted the dog owners, Robert Leo Riden Jr, 47, and his wife, Geri Riden, 46, both of Ocean Pines. Mr. Riden told police he pulled the sunroom door shut, but may not have shut it all the way. Mr. Riden stated that he had renters insurance. Mr. Riden was cited for a leash-law violation and was given two $100 Uniform Civil Citations.

For more information, contact Denise Sawyer, director of marketing and public relations for the Ocean Pines Association, at (410) 641-7717 ext. 3006 or dsawyer@oceanpines.org.

Fire Service Agreement between City Of Salisbury and Wicomico County April 2017