"I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS OUT THERE, YOU GIVE US A VOICE IN THE GOOD AND BAD THINGS THAT OCCUR IN LIFE AND BRING ABOUT CHANGES THAT CAN IMPROVE THINGS FOR EVERYONE WITHIN THE SALISBURY NEWS RANGE, THE FACT THAT YOU ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT THINGS THAT EFFECTS OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY HAVE A LITTLE LESS, YOU GIVE THEM THAT VOICE AND LISTEN.
WHAT YOU SAY PULLS PEOPLE IN THE NEGATIVE AND THE GOOD, AND THAT IS NOT DONE OFTEN ENOUGH IN TODAY'S TIMES. YOU HAVE STARTED SOMETHING FROM THIS THAT WILL HELP HOPEFULLY CHANGE FOR THE BETTER SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED TO PEDESTRIANS AND NEED TO BE CLOSER EXAMINED, AND CODES UPDATED AND THE HUMAN ELEMENT PUT BACK INTO THE EQUATION.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR NOT JUST THIS ONE THING BUT FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. AND ESPECIALLY FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR THE SARAH FOXWELL FAMILY AND HER MEMORY.
YOUR FAMILY HAS A LOT TO BE PROUD OF, FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS SO MUCH AND COULD JUST SIT BACK AND LET OTHERS GET INVOLVED YOUR VERY BEING WILL NOT LET YOU SIT ON THE SIDELINES. I HOPE TO BE MORE LIKE YOU AND PLUG ALONG WITH MY LITTLE GROUP AND DO WHAT I CAN FOR THIS NEIGHBORHOOD, THE HAVE NOTS AND THE ELDERLY. THANK YOU AGAIN."
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Mexico Opens California Office To Provide ID For Illegals
The Mexican government is opening a satellite consular office on Catalina Island -- a small resort off the California coast with a history of drug smuggling and human trafficking -- to provide the island's illegal Mexican immigrants with identification cards, The Washington Examiner has learned.
The Mexican consular office in Los Angeles issued a flier, a copy of which was obtained by The Examiner, listing the Catalina Island Country Club as the location of its satellite office. It invites Mexicans to visit the office to obtain the identification, called matricular cards, by appointment.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican whose district includes Catalina Island, said handing out matricular cards will exacerbate an already dangerous situation.
"Handing out matricular cards to Mexicans who are not in this country legally is wrong no matter where it's done," he said. "But on Catalina it will do more damage. It's a small island but there's evidence it's being used as a portal for illegals to access mainland California."
Rohrabacher added, "If there were a large number of Americans illegally in Mexico and the U.S. consulate was making it easier for them to stay, Mexico would never permit it."
Officers with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said their agency was asked by Mexican officials not to enforce U.S. immigration laws on the island while the cards were being issued.
"It amazes me every time that the Mexican government has the gall to tell us what to do," said an ICE official, who asked not to be named. "More surprisingly is how many times we stand by and let them. This is just an example of one of hundreds of requests we've had to deal with."
The Mexican consular office in Los Angeles issued a flier, a copy of which was obtained by The Examiner, listing the Catalina Island Country Club as the location of its satellite office. It invites Mexicans to visit the office to obtain the identification, called matricular cards, by appointment.
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican whose district includes Catalina Island, said handing out matricular cards will exacerbate an already dangerous situation.
"Handing out matricular cards to Mexicans who are not in this country legally is wrong no matter where it's done," he said. "But on Catalina it will do more damage. It's a small island but there's evidence it's being used as a portal for illegals to access mainland California."
Rohrabacher added, "If there were a large number of Americans illegally in Mexico and the U.S. consulate was making it easier for them to stay, Mexico would never permit it."
Officers with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said their agency was asked by Mexican officials not to enforce U.S. immigration laws on the island while the cards were being issued.
"It amazes me every time that the Mexican government has the gall to tell us what to do," said an ICE official, who asked not to be named. "More surprisingly is how many times we stand by and let them. This is just an example of one of hundreds of requests we've had to deal with."
More On That Job Offer To Andrew Romanoff
Colorado Senate candidate Andrew Romanoff said a White House aide offered him a job to drop out of a primary race against Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
In a statement, Democrat Andrew Romanoff, who rankled President Barack Obama's White House, said Obama's deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina tried to prevent Romanoff from challenging incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
Romanoff said Messina called him after news of his run was reported and told him that the president would be supporting Bennet.
“Mr. Messina also suggested three positions that might be available to me were I not pursuing the Senate race,” Romanoff said. “He added that he could not guarantee my appointment to any of these positions. At no time was I promised a job, nor did I request Mr. Messina’s assistance in obtaining one.”
The three positions described in the email are two senior positions at the USAID and director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Romanoff said after he received the email from Messina, he called the deputy chief of staff and left a voicemail saying that he was not withdrawing from the race.
“I have not spoken with Mr. Messina, nor have I discussed this matter with anyone else in the White House, since then,” the statement read.
A spokesman for the White House told the Associated Press that Romanoff was recommended to the White House by Colorado Democrats for a position in the administration.
“There were some initial conversations with him but no job was ever offered,” said White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton.
Romanoff is the second Democratic Senate candidate the White House approached with an offer of a job in order to clear the field for its chosen candidate.
In a statement, Democrat Andrew Romanoff, who rankled President Barack Obama's White House, said Obama's deputy Chief of Staff Jim Messina tried to prevent Romanoff from challenging incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.).
Romanoff said Messina called him after news of his run was reported and told him that the president would be supporting Bennet.
“Mr. Messina also suggested three positions that might be available to me were I not pursuing the Senate race,” Romanoff said. “He added that he could not guarantee my appointment to any of these positions. At no time was I promised a job, nor did I request Mr. Messina’s assistance in obtaining one.”
The three positions described in the email are two senior positions at the USAID and director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency.
Romanoff said after he received the email from Messina, he called the deputy chief of staff and left a voicemail saying that he was not withdrawing from the race.
“I have not spoken with Mr. Messina, nor have I discussed this matter with anyone else in the White House, since then,” the statement read.
A spokesman for the White House told the Associated Press that Romanoff was recommended to the White House by Colorado Democrats for a position in the administration.
“There were some initial conversations with him but no job was ever offered,” said White House deputy press secretary Bill Burton.
Romanoff is the second Democratic Senate candidate the White House approached with an offer of a job in order to clear the field for its chosen candidate.
Arizona's Brewer: We'll Fight Obama Efforts To Overturn Immigration Law
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer will meet with President Barack Obama on Thursday, a White House aide confirmed amid mounting ire over the state's immigration law that critics say encourages ethnic profiling.
A defiant Brewer told CNN Tuesday night that her state will fight any federal attempts to overturn the law. She also cited several major polls that have showed national support for the immigration law running as high as two-thirds of registered voters surveyed. A majority in several polls said they want a similar law in their own states.
"We'll meet you in court," she said Tuesday, addressing the Obama administration. "I have a pretty good record of winning in court."
A defiant Brewer told CNN Tuesday night that her state will fight any federal attempts to overturn the law. She also cited several major polls that have showed national support for the immigration law running as high as two-thirds of registered voters surveyed. A majority in several polls said they want a similar law in their own states.
"We'll meet you in court," she said Tuesday, addressing the Obama administration. "I have a pretty good record of winning in court."
Gallup: GOP Hits All-Time High In Generic Vote
Republicans are now polling with their largest lead ever over Democrats in the history of the Gallup poll, the polling agency reported Tuesday.
Gallup's generic polling shows the number of voters saying that they would vote for Republicans rising three points from last week, while the number saying they will vote for Democrats dropped four points.
The 49 percent to 43 percent lead for the GOP is the party's best lead ever. Democratic enthusiasm for voting this fall fell a point, while enthusiasm among Republicans stayed about fifteen points higher.
This indicates an even wider lead for Republicans once Gallup imposes a likely voter screen this fall, the Real Clear Politics website pointed out.
Gallup's generic polling shows the number of voters saying that they would vote for Republicans rising three points from last week, while the number saying they will vote for Democrats dropped four points.
The 49 percent to 43 percent lead for the GOP is the party's best lead ever. Democratic enthusiasm for voting this fall fell a point, while enthusiasm among Republicans stayed about fifteen points higher.
This indicates an even wider lead for Republicans once Gallup imposes a likely voter screen this fall, the Real Clear Politics website pointed out.
Read more (including the poll data) here
Umpire: ‘I Just Cost That Kid A Perfect Game’
Veteran Joyce admits 2-out call that denied Tigers' Galarraga history wrong
DETROIT - Armando Galarraga squeezed the ball in his mitt, stepped on first base with his right foot and was ready to celebrate the first perfect game in Detroit Tigers’ history.
What happened next will be the talk of baseball for the rest of this season and likely a lot longer.
Umpire Jim Joyce emphatically called Cleveland’s Jason Donald safe and a chorus of groans and boos echoed in Comerica Park.
GO HERE to read more.
Under Cheney’s Influence, Wyoming’s Oil Ties Flooded MMS
In a speech last week on the disaster unfolding in the Gulf, President Obama told the nation that for decades, there existed a “scandalously close relationship between oil companies and the agency that regulates them,” and that he took responsibility for a culture that had “not fully changed” under his administration.
On that subject-the culture of coziness between the Minerals Management Service and industry-a non-profit Wyoming news service WyoFile published a report today that details some of the ties between MMS internal culture, the state of Wyoming, and the state’s native son, Dick Cheney.
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On that subject-the culture of coziness between the Minerals Management Service and industry-a non-profit Wyoming news service WyoFile published a report today that details some of the ties between MMS internal culture, the state of Wyoming, and the state’s native son, Dick Cheney.
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STATEMENT FROM FIRST LADY KATIE O’MALLEY REGARDING THE PASSING OF THEIR FAMILY GOLDEN RETRIEVER LADY
ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 3, 2010) – First Lady Katie O’Malley today issued the following statement following the passing of the O’Malley family Golden Retriever, Lady. Lady was 13 years old and she was euthanized on Friday, May 14, 2010. The decision to euthanize Lady was made in consultation with the family veterinarian who had treated Lady for over 3 years.
”A few weeks ago, we had to make a very difficult decision, and euthanized our family Golden Retriever, Lady. My children and Lady grew up together – she was a part of our family for over 10 years – and we are very sad to lose her.”
“When we first got Lady, we adopted her from a woman who had health issues. Her kids were older and she wanted Lady to be around kids that would enjoy playing with her. My kids loved her instantly – she was very gentle with them – they would lay on her and watch TV. They loved her and she loved them.”
“When she was younger, every Sunday, Lady would run 10 miles with me at Loch Raven. She loved to chase squirrels and jump in the dam.”
“And as she got older, she got really attached to Martin and would get very sad when he left the house. When he returned, even when her hips got bad, she would go crazy jumping and barking. She liked sleeping at the side of our bed right next to Martin. He used to sing songs to her and she loved it.”
“Lady O’Malley will be missed dearly.”
”A few weeks ago, we had to make a very difficult decision, and euthanized our family Golden Retriever, Lady. My children and Lady grew up together – she was a part of our family for over 10 years – and we are very sad to lose her.”
“When we first got Lady, we adopted her from a woman who had health issues. Her kids were older and she wanted Lady to be around kids that would enjoy playing with her. My kids loved her instantly – she was very gentle with them – they would lay on her and watch TV. They loved her and she loved them.”
“When she was younger, every Sunday, Lady would run 10 miles with me at Loch Raven. She loved to chase squirrels and jump in the dam.”
“And as she got older, she got really attached to Martin and would get very sad when he left the house. When he returned, even when her hips got bad, she would go crazy jumping and barking. She liked sleeping at the side of our bed right next to Martin. He used to sing songs to her and she loved it.”
“Lady O’Malley will be missed dearly.”
Congress Considers Federal Anti-Slapp Law To Protect Consumers From Angry Businesses
The New York Times has an article about Justin Kurtz, the college student who angered the owner of T&J Towing by creating a Facebook page about the company and who is now fighting a $750k defamation lawsuit. That sort of lawsuit--the kind meant to intimidate an opponent into silence--is called a "strategic lawsuit against public participation," or Slapp. Now two Representatives are sponsoring a bill that would create a federal anti-Slapp law to protect consumers from vengeful businesses.
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How Fast Is Your Broadband?
FCC wants volunteers to test connection speeds
How do you connect your home computer to the Internet? If you have broadband service, what’s the download speed? If you don’t know — and odds are you don’t — you’re in the majority
.
“People know whether they’re paying extra money to upgrade to a faster speed,” says Aaron Smith, a research specialist with the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. “But when you ask them if they have a 400 Mbps (megabit per second) or a 200Mbps connection, you generally get quizzical expressions and an inability to answer the question.”
I know I pay a lot more for broadband because it’s much faster than my old dial-up service. But I couldn’t tell you the speed I bought or the speed I get if my life depended on it. And I’m not alone.
GO HERE to read more.
How do you connect your home computer to the Internet? If you have broadband service, what’s the download speed? If you don’t know — and odds are you don’t — you’re in the majority
.
“People know whether they’re paying extra money to upgrade to a faster speed,” says Aaron Smith, a research specialist with the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. “But when you ask them if they have a 400 Mbps (megabit per second) or a 200Mbps connection, you generally get quizzical expressions and an inability to answer the question.”
I know I pay a lot more for broadband because it’s much faster than my old dial-up service. But I couldn’t tell you the speed I bought or the speed I get if my life depended on it. And I’m not alone.
GO HERE to read more.
Concerns with Somerset County Budget
ONCERNS WITH SOMERSET COUNTY BUDGET FY 2010-2011 to be adopted June 8, 2010
1. Debt service is high and will continue to increase with present rate of spending. Interest rates are anticipated to rise in the near future.
2. Spending is excessive in many departments and should be broken down within the account so that the public and commissioners actually know how the money is being spent. A LINE -ITEM BUDGET would clarify questionable expenditures.
3. Some accounts (departments) should be eliminated as they are not essential and other accounts should be cut drastically.
4. Spending does NOT have to equal revenue. Extra revenue could and should be used to pay down debt.
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Request a 5% cutback from all departments and allow department heads to determine cuts.
2. Eliminate or drastically reduce community promotions. $112,250.
3. Spending on Truancy Court seems excessive and should be curtailed unless explained and justified by commissioners. $193,000.
4. Family Support Services expenditures seem high and do not benefit a significant number of local citizens and could be reduced. $180,000.
5. States Attorney Office salaries, expenses, and benefits seem extremely high for a small county in which a majority of cases seem to be plea bargained. $1,005,081.00
6. Planning and Zoning should be seriously downsized. In today’s economic environment with little construction anticipated in the near future, there is no need for the permit, inspection, and code enforcement personnel that had been required in the past. $924,246.
7. Tourism salaries, expenses, and benefits should be eliminated. The county simply does not recapture these expenses in additional tourism and this expense should be totally eliminated. Lack of fiscal responsibility is reflected in allowing the Crisfield office to remain open all winter. $236,859.
8. Civil Defense can probably be reduced or further explanation is needed as to what they do and how they benefit the county. $297,638.
9. Animal Control needs a major reduction. The name of the account is misleading as well since this department only responds to calls involving dogs and is identified as dog control by Rt. 413 signage. $232,000.
10. Highway Safety should be eliminated entirely unless the commissioners have proof that this program has benefited the county. $83,000.
11. Transportation (Tri county Council) expenditures are exorbitant. Citizens using this service for work are few. Many from Somerset use this service in order to actually spend money in Wicomico County. Somerset’s return on this investment is low and should be reconsidered. $389,495.
12. Public Health at $620,000 needs to be justified and broken down as to where this money actually goes and if it is spent to benefit the citizens of Somerset County.
13. The Board of Education budget is high and Somerset County needs to demand that the Board of Education operate as efficiently as possible. Money and new buildings does not equate to a good education.
14. Golf course should be sold to private entrepreneur. This action would result in the county NOT subsidizing the golf course in the amount of $277,000 a year but actually collecting taxes and adding revenue to the budget. Private ownership would increase tax rolls.
15. Department of Recreation should be eliminated. Somerset County is not able to support the cost involved with a community park. The schools in the communities have ball fields and the county has other ball fields which residents can use. While the need for a park is good in theory, we simply can’t afford it. $373,000.
16. Economic Development at $207,000 is a waste of taxpayers money and should be purged immediately. Economic Development money has produced NO real economic development, but using this money to lower taxes would do more to create a friendly business environment thereby producing real economic development.
17. County Roads at $3,100,000 is unreasonable in tough economic times. Roads are being resurfaced that do not need it and could be delayed several years without creating any problems.
18. Overall, no cuts were made in the 2010-2011 budget. With minimal insight it can be predicted that 2011-2012 will be more challenging due to lower assessments and fewer grants from state and federal agencies.
The Somerset County Commissioners should incorporate the above suggestions and recommendations into the 2010-2011 budget or justify not doing so. At a time when all entities are scaling back on spending, it is wasteful for Somerset to carry on with business as usual. As assessments and tax revenue decline, the commissioners forge ahead unconcerned with fiscal responsibility. Be transparent and produce a LINE ITEM BUDGET that may justify these expenditures.
1. Debt service is high and will continue to increase with present rate of spending. Interest rates are anticipated to rise in the near future.
2. Spending is excessive in many departments and should be broken down within the account so that the public and commissioners actually know how the money is being spent. A LINE -ITEM BUDGET would clarify questionable expenditures.
3. Some accounts (departments) should be eliminated as they are not essential and other accounts should be cut drastically.
4. Spending does NOT have to equal revenue. Extra revenue could and should be used to pay down debt.
SOLUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Request a 5% cutback from all departments and allow department heads to determine cuts.
2. Eliminate or drastically reduce community promotions. $112,250.
3. Spending on Truancy Court seems excessive and should be curtailed unless explained and justified by commissioners. $193,000.
4. Family Support Services expenditures seem high and do not benefit a significant number of local citizens and could be reduced. $180,000.
5. States Attorney Office salaries, expenses, and benefits seem extremely high for a small county in which a majority of cases seem to be plea bargained. $1,005,081.00
6. Planning and Zoning should be seriously downsized. In today’s economic environment with little construction anticipated in the near future, there is no need for the permit, inspection, and code enforcement personnel that had been required in the past. $924,246.
7. Tourism salaries, expenses, and benefits should be eliminated. The county simply does not recapture these expenses in additional tourism and this expense should be totally eliminated. Lack of fiscal responsibility is reflected in allowing the Crisfield office to remain open all winter. $236,859.
8. Civil Defense can probably be reduced or further explanation is needed as to what they do and how they benefit the county. $297,638.
9. Animal Control needs a major reduction. The name of the account is misleading as well since this department only responds to calls involving dogs and is identified as dog control by Rt. 413 signage. $232,000.
10. Highway Safety should be eliminated entirely unless the commissioners have proof that this program has benefited the county. $83,000.
11. Transportation (Tri county Council) expenditures are exorbitant. Citizens using this service for work are few. Many from Somerset use this service in order to actually spend money in Wicomico County. Somerset’s return on this investment is low and should be reconsidered. $389,495.
12. Public Health at $620,000 needs to be justified and broken down as to where this money actually goes and if it is spent to benefit the citizens of Somerset County.
13. The Board of Education budget is high and Somerset County needs to demand that the Board of Education operate as efficiently as possible. Money and new buildings does not equate to a good education.
14. Golf course should be sold to private entrepreneur. This action would result in the county NOT subsidizing the golf course in the amount of $277,000 a year but actually collecting taxes and adding revenue to the budget. Private ownership would increase tax rolls.
15. Department of Recreation should be eliminated. Somerset County is not able to support the cost involved with a community park. The schools in the communities have ball fields and the county has other ball fields which residents can use. While the need for a park is good in theory, we simply can’t afford it. $373,000.
16. Economic Development at $207,000 is a waste of taxpayers money and should be purged immediately. Economic Development money has produced NO real economic development, but using this money to lower taxes would do more to create a friendly business environment thereby producing real economic development.
17. County Roads at $3,100,000 is unreasonable in tough economic times. Roads are being resurfaced that do not need it and could be delayed several years without creating any problems.
18. Overall, no cuts were made in the 2010-2011 budget. With minimal insight it can be predicted that 2011-2012 will be more challenging due to lower assessments and fewer grants from state and federal agencies.
The Somerset County Commissioners should incorporate the above suggestions and recommendations into the 2010-2011 budget or justify not doing so. At a time when all entities are scaling back on spending, it is wasteful for Somerset to carry on with business as usual. As assessments and tax revenue decline, the commissioners forge ahead unconcerned with fiscal responsibility. Be transparent and produce a LINE ITEM BUDGET that may justify these expenditures.
Today's Wildlife Photos
The Great Blue Heron is back and enjoying another bull frog for its meal. Click on the images to enlarge.
YOUR TAXES NEXT YEAR
You really need to read this…… starts next year
This is supposed to be part of the new Health Care Bill.
I contacted my Congressman about House bill HR3590 the health care bill
just passed. I asked for a summary of changes.
The aid directed me to go to www: thomas.gov ; enter HR3590 in the search
box and look for summaries.
Starting in 2011 (next year folks) your W 2 tax form sent by your employer will be increased to show the value of what ever health insurance you are given by the company. It does not matter if that's a private concern or governmental body of some sort. If you're retired? So what; your gross will go up by the amount of insurance you get.
You will be required to pay taxes on a large sum of money that you have
never seen. Take your tax form you just finished and see what $15,000 or $20,000 additional gross does to your tax debt. That's what you'll pay next year. For many it also puts you into a new higher bracket so it's even worse.
This is how the government is going to buy insurance for the15% that don't
have insurance and it's only part of the tax increases.
Not believing this I researched the summaries and here's what I'm reading:
On page 25 of 29: TITLE IX REVENUE PROVISIONS- SUBTITLE A: REVENUE OFFSET PROVISIONS-(sec. 9001, as modified by sec. 10901) Sec.9002. "requires employers to include in the W-2 form of each employee the aggregate cost of applicable employer sponsored group health coverage that is excludable from the employees gross income."
Joan Pryde is the senior tax editor for the Kiplinger letters. Go to Kiplingers and read about 13 tax changes that could affect you. Number 3 is what I just told you about.
EVERY CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE TO DISCUSS THIS !!!
This is supposed to be part of the new Health Care Bill.
I contacted my Congressman about House bill HR3590 the health care bill
just passed. I asked for a summary of changes.
The aid directed me to go to www: thomas.gov ; enter HR3590 in the search
box and look for summaries.
Starting in 2011 (next year folks) your W 2 tax form sent by your employer will be increased to show the value of what ever health insurance you are given by the company. It does not matter if that's a private concern or governmental body of some sort. If you're retired? So what; your gross will go up by the amount of insurance you get.
You will be required to pay taxes on a large sum of money that you have
never seen. Take your tax form you just finished and see what $15,000 or $20,000 additional gross does to your tax debt. That's what you'll pay next year. For many it also puts you into a new higher bracket so it's even worse.
This is how the government is going to buy insurance for the15% that don't
have insurance and it's only part of the tax increases.
Not believing this I researched the summaries and here's what I'm reading:
On page 25 of 29: TITLE IX REVENUE PROVISIONS- SUBTITLE A: REVENUE OFFSET PROVISIONS-(sec. 9001, as modified by sec. 10901) Sec.9002. "requires employers to include in the W-2 form of each employee the aggregate cost of applicable employer sponsored group health coverage that is excludable from the employees gross income."
Joan Pryde is the senior tax editor for the Kiplinger letters. Go to Kiplingers and read about 13 tax changes that could affect you. Number 3 is what I just told you about.
EVERY CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE TO DISCUSS THIS !!!
Never Piss Off A Nurse
A big shot attorney had to spend a couple of days in the hospital. He was a royal pain to the nurses because he bossed them around just like he did his staff. None of the hospital staff wanted to have anything to do with him.
The head nurse was the only one who could stand up to him. She came into his room and announced, "I have to take your temperature." After complaining for several minutes, he finally settled down, crossed his arms and opened his mouth.
"No, I'm sorry," the nurse stated, "but for this reading, I can't use an oral thermometer." This started another round of complaining but eventually he rolled over and bared his behind. After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard her announce, "I have to get something. Now you stay JUST LIKE THAT until I get back!"
She left the door to his room open on her way out. He cursed under his breath as he heard people walking past his door, laughing..... After about 20 minutes, the man's Doctor came into the room. "What's going on here?" asked the doctor.
Angrily, the man answered, "What's the matter, Doc? Haven't you ever seen someone having their temperature taken?"
After a pause, the doctor confessed..... "Not with a Daffodil."
The head nurse was the only one who could stand up to him. She came into his room and announced, "I have to take your temperature." After complaining for several minutes, he finally settled down, crossed his arms and opened his mouth.
"No, I'm sorry," the nurse stated, "but for this reading, I can't use an oral thermometer." This started another round of complaining but eventually he rolled over and bared his behind. After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard her announce, "I have to get something. Now you stay JUST LIKE THAT until I get back!"
She left the door to his room open on her way out. He cursed under his breath as he heard people walking past his door, laughing..... After about 20 minutes, the man's Doctor came into the room. "What's going on here?" asked the doctor.
Angrily, the man answered, "What's the matter, Doc? Haven't you ever seen someone having their temperature taken?"
After a pause, the doctor confessed..... "Not with a Daffodil."
News from Help Save Maryland
Thursday June 17, 2010 - MoCo Police Chief Tom Manger's Monthly Latino Liaison Meeting, 1-3 pm, Rockville, Montgomery County. More Details to Follow
This is a real treat to see Chief Manger kowtow to the hateful, anti-citizen Latino groups which are funded and supported by MoCo Executive Ike Leggett (Democrat) and Montgomery County Council (Democrats). This includes CASA of Maryland and other tax hungry organizations, a host of local Church leaders and MoCo County workers who serve these ethnic centric, illegal alien supporting organizations.
Its an experience to hear CASA reps and others attack MoCo Police for trying to enforce any laws against illegal aliens, even those illegals in jail for crimes. And to listen to Chief Manger of course deny any attempts to enforce the law against illegals is music to their lawless ears.
Even better, you can listen to the Latino groups attack HSM's Latino members who attend the meetings, calling them racists and traitors, all under the watchful eye of Chief Manger. Its a despicable monthly event and a waste of MoCo citizen tax dollars.
Saturday June 19, CASA of Maryland's Ribbon Cutting for their New Taxpayer Funded Illegal Alien Clubhouse/Day Labor Center, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Langley Park, Prince George's County. More Details to Follow.
This is a real treat to see Chief Manger kowtow to the hateful, anti-citizen Latino groups which are funded and supported by MoCo Executive Ike Leggett (Democrat) and Montgomery County Council (Democrats). This includes CASA of Maryland and other tax hungry organizations, a host of local Church leaders and MoCo County workers who serve these ethnic centric, illegal alien supporting organizations.
Its an experience to hear CASA reps and others attack MoCo Police for trying to enforce any laws against illegal aliens, even those illegals in jail for crimes. And to listen to Chief Manger of course deny any attempts to enforce the law against illegals is music to their lawless ears.
Even better, you can listen to the Latino groups attack HSM's Latino members who attend the meetings, calling them racists and traitors, all under the watchful eye of Chief Manger. Its a despicable monthly event and a waste of MoCo citizen tax dollars.
Saturday June 19, CASA of Maryland's Ribbon Cutting for their New Taxpayer Funded Illegal Alien Clubhouse/Day Labor Center, 11:30am - 1:30pm, Langley Park, Prince George's County. More Details to Follow.
Cancer
Car Air-conditioning - No wonder more folks are dying from cancer than ever before.
We wonder where this stuff comes from but here is an example that explains a lot of the cancer causing incidents.
Many people are in their cars first thing in the morning and the last thing at night, 7 days a week.
As I read this, it makes me feel guilty and ill. Please pass this on to as many people as possible.
Guess its not too late to make some changes
Car A/C (Air Conditioning) MUST READ!!!
Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and then turn ON the AC after a couple of minutes.
Here's why: According to research, the car dashboard, seats, air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take time to observe the smell of heated plastic in your car).
In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anemia and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. Can also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50mg per cu.ft.
A car parked indoors with windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene.
If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level.
People who get into the car, keeping windows closed will inevitably inhale, in quick succession, excessive amounts of the toxin.
Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver.. What's worse, it is extremely difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
So friends, please open the windows and door of your car - give time for interior to air out -dispel the deadly stuff - before you enter.
Thought: 'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to shareit with others.'
This is what snopes.com says. It is not the air conditioning in the car but the Benzene producing agents that cause cancer. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/benzene.asp
We wonder where this stuff comes from but here is an example that explains a lot of the cancer causing incidents.
Many people are in their cars first thing in the morning and the last thing at night, 7 days a week.
As I read this, it makes me feel guilty and ill. Please pass this on to as many people as possible.
Guess its not too late to make some changes
Car A/C (Air Conditioning) MUST READ!!!
Please do NOT turn on A/C as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and then turn ON the AC after a couple of minutes.
Here's why: According to research, the car dashboard, seats, air freshener emit Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take time to observe the smell of heated plastic in your car).
In addition to causing cancer, Benzene poisons your bones, causes anemia and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. Can also cause miscarriage.
Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50mg per cu.ft.
A car parked indoors with windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene.
If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level.
People who get into the car, keeping windows closed will inevitably inhale, in quick succession, excessive amounts of the toxin.
Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver.. What's worse, it is extremely difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff.
So friends, please open the windows and door of your car - give time for interior to air out -dispel the deadly stuff - before you enter.
Thought: 'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to shareit with others.'
This is what snopes.com says. It is not the air conditioning in the car but the Benzene producing agents that cause cancer. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/benzene.asp
CHESAPEAKE BAY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO JOIN EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe, VIRGINIA GOVERNOR MCDONNELL, WASHINGTON D.C. MAYOR FENTY AT 27TH CHESAPEAKE BAY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley tomorrow will join EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, federal and state environmental officials and other stakeholders at the 27th Chesapeake Bay Executive Council Meeting. During the meeting, the officials will highlight progress towards two year milestones to accelerate Bay restoration efforts and accountability.
After the meeting, officials will join for a press conference where Governor O’Malley will make an important announcement about the future of the Bay.
Before the Press conference, the Executive Council and Living Classrooms students will participate in a restoration project, enhancing the last protected tidal wetland in Baltimore City. Press is invited to attend and stay for the press conference.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley tomorrow will join EPA Deputy Administrator Bob Perciasepe, Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell, Washington, DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, federal and state environmental officials and other stakeholders at the 27th Chesapeake Bay Executive Council Meeting. During the meeting, the officials will highlight progress towards two year milestones to accelerate Bay restoration efforts and accountability.
After the meeting, officials will join for a press conference where Governor O’Malley will make an important announcement about the future of the Bay.
Before the Press conference, the Executive Council and Living Classrooms students will participate in a restoration project, enhancing the last protected tidal wetland in Baltimore City. Press is invited to attend and stay for the press conference.
MSP Press Release
BRIEF RESUME:
On 06-02-2010 at approximately 1222 hours, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack received a call for a domestic assault in progress at the above address. Upon arrival Troopers met with the complainant a Clarence Vance who stated that his live in girlfriend had assaulted him. She was identified as Deborah Tyler. Tyler also reported to Troopers that she was also assaulted in the altercation. Troopers determined that Tyler was the aggressor and she was arrested. While Troopers were at the residence numerous controlled dangerous substances were observed and consent to search the residence was granted by the residents. That search revealed suspected marihuana manufacturing equipment and suspected marihuana. Also recovered were several dozen different types of prescription narcotic pills that neither Vance nor Tyler had prescriptions for. Vance was then placed under arrest. Both subjects were transported to the Wicomico County Central booking unit for an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
1 Clarence Vance w/m age 46 of Eden, Maryland
2. Deborah Tyler age 41 of Eden, Maryland
Both suspects were charged with:
Possession of cds manufacturing equipment
Possession of cds marihuana
Possession of cds non-marihuana w/intent to distribute
Possession of cds paraphernalia
Additionally Tyler was charged with 2nd degree Assault
On 06-02-2010 at approximately 1222 hours, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack received a call for a domestic assault in progress at the above address. Upon arrival Troopers met with the complainant a Clarence Vance who stated that his live in girlfriend had assaulted him. She was identified as Deborah Tyler. Tyler also reported to Troopers that she was also assaulted in the altercation. Troopers determined that Tyler was the aggressor and she was arrested. While Troopers were at the residence numerous controlled dangerous substances were observed and consent to search the residence was granted by the residents. That search revealed suspected marihuana manufacturing equipment and suspected marihuana. Also recovered were several dozen different types of prescription narcotic pills that neither Vance nor Tyler had prescriptions for. Vance was then placed under arrest. Both subjects were transported to the Wicomico County Central booking unit for an appearance before the District Court Commissioner.
1 Clarence Vance w/m age 46 of Eden, Maryland
2. Deborah Tyler age 41 of Eden, Maryland
Both suspects were charged with:
Possession of cds manufacturing equipment
Possession of cds marihuana
Possession of cds non-marihuana w/intent to distribute
Possession of cds paraphernalia
Additionally Tyler was charged with 2nd degree Assault
SHOREBIRDS LEVEL SERIES WITH 8-3 WIN OVER GRASSHOPPERS
‘Birds Record Five Two-Out RBIs
Greensboro, N.C. – The Delmarva Shorebirds plated all eight runs between the second and sixth innings to defeat the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 8-3, at NewBridge Bank Park Wednesday. The Shorebirds recorded five two-out hits in the win. Steve Bumbry paced the offensive attack with three hits.
The Grasshoppers took an early lead in the first inning. Justin Bass reached on a two-out error by Garabez Rosa. Bass moved to second on a wild pitch and scored from second on another wild pitch.
The Shorebirds tied the score at 1-1 in the second. Steve Bumbry hit a lead-off single. Then, Tyler Stampone hit an infield single to push Bumbry to second base. A double play ball off the bat of Mikey Planeta advanced Bumbry to third. With two outs, Michael Ohlman singled through the right side of the infield to score Bumbry.
The Grasshoppers regained the lead in the home half of the second. Kyle Jensen started the frame with the double down the left field line. Carlos Paulino dropped a sacrifice bunt to move Jensen to third. After a strikeout of Taylor Krick, Michael Pasek hit a two-out RBI single to plate Jensen. Then, Terrence Dayleg singled to give the Grasshoppers a 3-1 lead.
In the third inning, the ‘Birds took their first lead. T.J. Baxter led off with his fourth home run of the season over the left-center field wall. Ty Kelly followed with a single. He came into score on an error by the third baseman Terrence Dayleg.
The Shorebirds tacked on two more in the fourth inning. Kelly hit a single up the middle to plate Garabez Rosa and T.J. Baxter. Delmarva scored one more in the fifth on a single by Mikey Planeta and two more in the sixth inning.
Eight of the nine Shorebirds starters recorded a hit and all nine reached base.
Luis Noel picked up his first win of the season in five innings of work. He allowed just four hits. Greensboro starter Curtis Peterson was pinned with the loss.
The Shorebirds play game three of the series on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. LHP Nathan Moreau makes his fourth start of the season.
Greensboro, N.C. – The Delmarva Shorebirds plated all eight runs between the second and sixth innings to defeat the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 8-3, at NewBridge Bank Park Wednesday. The Shorebirds recorded five two-out hits in the win. Steve Bumbry paced the offensive attack with three hits.
The Grasshoppers took an early lead in the first inning. Justin Bass reached on a two-out error by Garabez Rosa. Bass moved to second on a wild pitch and scored from second on another wild pitch.
The Shorebirds tied the score at 1-1 in the second. Steve Bumbry hit a lead-off single. Then, Tyler Stampone hit an infield single to push Bumbry to second base. A double play ball off the bat of Mikey Planeta advanced Bumbry to third. With two outs, Michael Ohlman singled through the right side of the infield to score Bumbry.
The Grasshoppers regained the lead in the home half of the second. Kyle Jensen started the frame with the double down the left field line. Carlos Paulino dropped a sacrifice bunt to move Jensen to third. After a strikeout of Taylor Krick, Michael Pasek hit a two-out RBI single to plate Jensen. Then, Terrence Dayleg singled to give the Grasshoppers a 3-1 lead.
In the third inning, the ‘Birds took their first lead. T.J. Baxter led off with his fourth home run of the season over the left-center field wall. Ty Kelly followed with a single. He came into score on an error by the third baseman Terrence Dayleg.
The Shorebirds tacked on two more in the fourth inning. Kelly hit a single up the middle to plate Garabez Rosa and T.J. Baxter. Delmarva scored one more in the fifth on a single by Mikey Planeta and two more in the sixth inning.
Eight of the nine Shorebirds starters recorded a hit and all nine reached base.
Luis Noel picked up his first win of the season in five innings of work. He allowed just four hits. Greensboro starter Curtis Peterson was pinned with the loss.
The Shorebirds play game three of the series on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. LHP Nathan Moreau makes his fourth start of the season.
THIS IS WHY WE LOVE OLD PEOPLE
A farmer stopped by the local mechanics shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.
On the way home he stopped at the hardware Store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home.
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane ?'
The farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?'
'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.
On the way he says 'Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time.'
The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?'
The farmer said, 'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?'
The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.
On the way home he stopped at the hardware Store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home.
While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane ?'
The farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?'
'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home.
On the way he says 'Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time.'
The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?'
The farmer said, 'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?'
The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.
Twenty-Fourth Annual Statewide Law Enforcement Torch Run Benefiting Special Olympics Delaware
Statewide- The 24th ANNUAL STATEWIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN involving over 500 Law Enforcement Officers and spanning 161 miles will be held between Wednesday, June 9 and Friday, June 11.
Special Olympics Delaware provides a year-round program of quality sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. A family of over 4,000 volunteers makes this program possible for the more than 3,300 athletes who compete in Special Olympics Delaware.
“We build sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation and self-esteem ... not just for the athletes, but for everyone involved,” says Ann Grunert, executive director of Special Olympics Delaware.
This year’s Torch Run will be a three-day event, starting in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. The First State Force Band will lead the gala Torch Run sendoff from the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
On Thursday, June 10, the Torch will start in Lewes, Georgetown and Delmar, and will travel through Milford, Harrington, Dover, Smyrna and Odessa, including a stop at Legislative Hall in Dover. The event continues on Friday, June 11, from Troop 9, with the Torch proceeding to the Wilmington Police Headquarters in Wilmington for a 1:20 p.m. celebration and then on to Newark for a 4:15 p.m. celebration at the Newark Municipal Building.
The event culminates with a final leg into the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center for the official opening of the 40th annual Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games, where the Special Olympics Flame of Hope will be delivered.
Special Olympics Delaware provides a year-round program of quality sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. A family of over 4,000 volunteers makes this program possible for the more than 3,300 athletes who compete in Special Olympics Delaware.
“We build sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation and self-esteem ... not just for the athletes, but for everyone involved,” says Ann Grunert, executive director of Special Olympics Delaware.
This year’s Torch Run will be a three-day event, starting in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. The First State Force Band will lead the gala Torch Run sendoff from the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.
On Thursday, June 10, the Torch will start in Lewes, Georgetown and Delmar, and will travel through Milford, Harrington, Dover, Smyrna and Odessa, including a stop at Legislative Hall in Dover. The event continues on Friday, June 11, from Troop 9, with the Torch proceeding to the Wilmington Police Headquarters in Wilmington for a 1:20 p.m. celebration and then on to Newark for a 4:15 p.m. celebration at the Newark Municipal Building.
The event culminates with a final leg into the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center for the official opening of the 40th annual Special Olympics Delaware Summer Games, where the Special Olympics Flame of Hope will be delivered.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Gay Federal Workers To Get Benefits
Federal benefits extended to same-sex partners
Obama orders extension for workers under existing law
Obama orders extension for workers under existing law
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is extending child care, medical leave and other benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Obama on Wednesday directed federal agencies to immediately begin allowing domestic partners and their children some of the same rights available to spouses and children of employees. That includes child-care services and subsidies, expanded family and medical leave and relocation and other benefits.
Obama's memorandum covers only benefits that can be extended under existing law, without congressional action.
GO HERE to read more.
Sarah Silverman's Book Inspires a Rant on Immigration
Sarah Silverman recently authored a book titled, ""The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee." At least a portion of this rag is causing a stir amongst both lefties and righties.
Here is an excerpt:
"Right-wing Americans who appear in mainstream media are not out there calling black people {edit: n-bomb}, or saying, The Klan has good ideas. Instead, they're questioning the legitimacy of Obama's presidency by accusing him of being born in Africa or of being a Muslim. Or they're having tea parties and calling Obama a 'communist' and a 'Nazi.'"
Wow. Just wow. I didn't agree with Ann Coulter calling John Edwards a slur used for gay men that starts with f (trying to keep this post civil) and I certainly cannot agree with what Ms. Silverman wrote in her book. My problem isn't that there aren't racist in the right wing, because there are. Just like there are racists amongst the left. What I loathe about glib pieces like this are their ability to chastise innocent bystanders. The majority of people in America, both right wing and left wing are just folks. They wake up in the morning and go to work, worry about keeping their jobs, their weight, the mortgage or rent, keeping their kids safe, etc... When people use overarching stereotypes to try to erect some sort of monolithic straw man they do us all a disservice.
While I made waves a bit ago by commenting that I do believe President Obama was born in Hawaii and is an American, I certainly would never call those that disagree racists. The people I have met who question his birth place just do not believe in the validity of the paperwork. There is nothing coded or racist about it.
As for immigration, not many people are calling for closing the borders to legitimate immigration. The concern is illegal immigration. I've seen reports on television of 10-15 million people in America are not here legally. I've been to foreign countries where I do not speak the native tongue very well. It is a very vulnerable feeling, but I always prepare for the trips by learning words and phrases like "restroom", "how much?", "taxi", etc... to help ease the language gap. Since I do not wish to meet and have to deal with a foreign police force, whose laws I am probably only vaguely aware of, I obey the law even better than I do at home. I've avoided dirty cops in foreign lands, but have met my share of Americans that have paid bribes to corrupt policemen in Mexico. I have no need for such an adventure in my life and I'm sure most of you feel the same way. Given this, why do people break our immigration laws? What kind of person goes to a foreign country and lives there illegally for years-on-end? What kind of person does that and then participates in public protests waving the flag of their country of origin while a few burn the American flag? I just don't get it. I certainly would not want to make the same mistake Ms. Silverman does and generalize a whole population of people, but I honestly do not understand the attitude or the thought process behind being a criminal and demanding that you be forgiven of your crimes and rewarded. In the comments someone explain it to me.
When I see statements such as Sarah Silverman's and listen to the media lately this is what I see in my mind's eye:
Here is an excerpt:
"Right-wing Americans who appear in mainstream media are not out there calling black people {edit: n-bomb}, or saying, The Klan has good ideas. Instead, they're questioning the legitimacy of Obama's presidency by accusing him of being born in Africa or of being a Muslim. Or they're having tea parties and calling Obama a 'communist' and a 'Nazi.'"
Wow. Just wow. I didn't agree with Ann Coulter calling John Edwards a slur used for gay men that starts with f (trying to keep this post civil) and I certainly cannot agree with what Ms. Silverman wrote in her book. My problem isn't that there aren't racist in the right wing, because there are. Just like there are racists amongst the left. What I loathe about glib pieces like this are their ability to chastise innocent bystanders. The majority of people in America, both right wing and left wing are just folks. They wake up in the morning and go to work, worry about keeping their jobs, their weight, the mortgage or rent, keeping their kids safe, etc... When people use overarching stereotypes to try to erect some sort of monolithic straw man they do us all a disservice.
While I made waves a bit ago by commenting that I do believe President Obama was born in Hawaii and is an American, I certainly would never call those that disagree racists. The people I have met who question his birth place just do not believe in the validity of the paperwork. There is nothing coded or racist about it.
As for immigration, not many people are calling for closing the borders to legitimate immigration. The concern is illegal immigration. I've seen reports on television of 10-15 million people in America are not here legally. I've been to foreign countries where I do not speak the native tongue very well. It is a very vulnerable feeling, but I always prepare for the trips by learning words and phrases like "restroom", "how much?", "taxi", etc... to help ease the language gap. Since I do not wish to meet and have to deal with a foreign police force, whose laws I am probably only vaguely aware of, I obey the law even better than I do at home. I've avoided dirty cops in foreign lands, but have met my share of Americans that have paid bribes to corrupt policemen in Mexico. I have no need for such an adventure in my life and I'm sure most of you feel the same way. Given this, why do people break our immigration laws? What kind of person goes to a foreign country and lives there illegally for years-on-end? What kind of person does that and then participates in public protests waving the flag of their country of origin while a few burn the American flag? I just don't get it. I certainly would not want to make the same mistake Ms. Silverman does and generalize a whole population of people, but I honestly do not understand the attitude or the thought process behind being a criminal and demanding that you be forgiven of your crimes and rewarded. In the comments someone explain it to me.
When I see statements such as Sarah Silverman's and listen to the media lately this is what I see in my mind's eye:
AP Sources: Obama Admin Talked Jobs With Romanoff
The Obama administration dangled the possibility of a government job for former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff last year in hopes he would forgo a challenge to Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, officials said Wednesday, just days after the White House admitted orchestrating a job offer in the Pennsylvania Senate race.
These officials declined to specify the job that was floated or the name of the administration official who approached Romanoff, and said no formal offer was ever made. They spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they were not cleared to discuss private conversations.
The new revelation of a possible political trade again called into question President Barack Obama's repeated promises to run an open government that was above back room deals.
The Colorado episode follows a similar controversy in Pennsylvania. An embarrassed White House admitted last Friday that it turned to former President Bill Clinton last year to approach Rep. Joe Sestak about backing out of the primary in favor of an unpaid position on a federal advisory board.
Sestak declined the offer and defeated Sen. Arlen Specter late last month for the Democratic nomination after disclosing the job discussions and highlighting it as evidence of his anti-establishment political credentials. He said last week he rejected Clinton's feeler in less than a minute.
In a two-page report on the Sestak case, the White House counsel said the administration did nothing illegal or unethical.
Unlike Sestak, Romanoff has ducked questions on the subject, and it was not clear how long his discussions with administration officials lasted.
Romanoff had sought appointment to the Senate seat that eventually went to Bennet, publicly griped he had been passed over and then discussed possible appointment possibilities inside the administration, one of the officials said.
More here
[Note: Salisbury News first mentioned this 'offer' on February 24th-- Editor]
These officials declined to specify the job that was floated or the name of the administration official who approached Romanoff, and said no formal offer was ever made. They spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they were not cleared to discuss private conversations.
The new revelation of a possible political trade again called into question President Barack Obama's repeated promises to run an open government that was above back room deals.
The Colorado episode follows a similar controversy in Pennsylvania. An embarrassed White House admitted last Friday that it turned to former President Bill Clinton last year to approach Rep. Joe Sestak about backing out of the primary in favor of an unpaid position on a federal advisory board.
Sestak declined the offer and defeated Sen. Arlen Specter late last month for the Democratic nomination after disclosing the job discussions and highlighting it as evidence of his anti-establishment political credentials. He said last week he rejected Clinton's feeler in less than a minute.
In a two-page report on the Sestak case, the White House counsel said the administration did nothing illegal or unethical.
Unlike Sestak, Romanoff has ducked questions on the subject, and it was not clear how long his discussions with administration officials lasted.
Romanoff had sought appointment to the Senate seat that eventually went to Bennet, publicly griped he had been passed over and then discussed possible appointment possibilities inside the administration, one of the officials said.
More here
[Note: Salisbury News first mentioned this 'offer' on February 24th-- Editor]
Update On Nightly News At 6 PM
So here's the deal Folks. Not only has the City/Police been charging residents a $25.00 fee for the first time residents had their alarm go off, the Salisbury Police Department has NOTHING to do with those charges.
You see, how it works is as follows. The Salisbury Police are required to write the citation that they have been to a particular location on an alarm call. The City, (not the Police) is then expected to keep tabs on how many times the Police have been called to a particular location. After the THIRD time they issue a citation for $25.00. In this case, it was the FIRST time the Police were asked to go to the location and the City just flat out sent this resident a BILL.
Now I've been told the Mayor is now on top of this matter and seems to be somewhat upset that it was even brought up. Mind you, this particular resident did all they could to get this matter resolved but as I mentioned to you earlier in my broadcast, he passed the buck back to the SPD and THEY have NOTHING to do with it at that point.
Now, it gets even better. Salisbury News has been told that the City now requires Alarm Companies trying to peddle business within the City Limits to purchase a Peddlers License. No, they're not selling Hot Dogs but the City seems to be doing everything they can to raise a buck. So if you attempt to market a product within Salisbury you may be required to carry special permits to do so. Perhaps this is why the SPD Dispatcher told this individual their system is not compatible with the SPD, I don't know.
What I do know is, the system worked, the Police went to the home and fortunately because they had an alarm system and it went off the burglars took off and the system paid off. The bigger question is, is the system legal?????
I'm sure this matter isn't going to disappear any time soon and I'm confident some of the language will be changed in the City Charter. In the mean time we'd like to know, has the City of Salisbury been charging YOU when your alarm system goes off?
The next thing I want to check into is if the City has been charging residents for ambulance services that Insurance Companies did't pay for. This could be a whole new can of worms we may be opening. John Pick and Pam Oland know the language and I'm just wondering if people are being billed for something they should NOT be charged for.
You see, how it works is as follows. The Salisbury Police are required to write the citation that they have been to a particular location on an alarm call. The City, (not the Police) is then expected to keep tabs on how many times the Police have been called to a particular location. After the THIRD time they issue a citation for $25.00. In this case, it was the FIRST time the Police were asked to go to the location and the City just flat out sent this resident a BILL.
Now I've been told the Mayor is now on top of this matter and seems to be somewhat upset that it was even brought up. Mind you, this particular resident did all they could to get this matter resolved but as I mentioned to you earlier in my broadcast, he passed the buck back to the SPD and THEY have NOTHING to do with it at that point.
Now, it gets even better. Salisbury News has been told that the City now requires Alarm Companies trying to peddle business within the City Limits to purchase a Peddlers License. No, they're not selling Hot Dogs but the City seems to be doing everything they can to raise a buck. So if you attempt to market a product within Salisbury you may be required to carry special permits to do so. Perhaps this is why the SPD Dispatcher told this individual their system is not compatible with the SPD, I don't know.
What I do know is, the system worked, the Police went to the home and fortunately because they had an alarm system and it went off the burglars took off and the system paid off. The bigger question is, is the system legal?????
I'm sure this matter isn't going to disappear any time soon and I'm confident some of the language will be changed in the City Charter. In the mean time we'd like to know, has the City of Salisbury been charging YOU when your alarm system goes off?
The next thing I want to check into is if the City has been charging residents for ambulance services that Insurance Companies did't pay for. This could be a whole new can of worms we may be opening. John Pick and Pam Oland know the language and I'm just wondering if people are being billed for something they should NOT be charged for.
Ford Says It Is Scrapping The Mercury Brand
Sales of 72-year-old nameplate peaked in 1978 at more than 580,000 cars
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. says it will end production of its Mercury brand by the end of this year.
Ford's board of directors approved ending the brand Wednesday morning. Ford plans to make up for the lost sales by expanding its luxury Lincoln brand. Mercury sold just over 92,000 vehicles last year.
Ford has 1,712 dealerships currently selling Mercurys. Some will continue selling Lincolns and Fords and some could be consolidated into existing Ford dealerships.
GO HERE to read more.
DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford Motor Co. says it will end production of its Mercury brand by the end of this year.
Ford's board of directors approved ending the brand Wednesday morning. Ford plans to make up for the lost sales by expanding its luxury Lincoln brand. Mercury sold just over 92,000 vehicles last year.
Ford has 1,712 dealerships currently selling Mercurys. Some will continue selling Lincolns and Fords and some could be consolidated into existing Ford dealerships.
GO HERE to read more.
Lost Dog In Crisfield
Joe - A home on Old State Road here in Crisfield was gutted by fire this
past Saturday afternoon, May 29, and the owner, Phyllis Saltz is desperate
to find one dog that has not been located. The photo of Hannah is attached,
and she had a pink collar and tags. The other dogs pictured were retrieved,
but she said the firefighters who went through the house have not found
Hannah.
They believe Hannah ran away, and is too timid to come back. The house is
located at 26669 Old State Road, Crisfield, and while there is a reward
indicated, I do not know its value.
The State Fire Marshal valued the damage to the house at $150,000 plus
another $20,000 for the contents, but Ms. Saltz I'm sure would prefer the
dog than the material items. She can be reached at 410-968-0768.
I've posted this info on our company's newszap.com Web site, and told her I
would also send you a copy.
Thanks for whatever you and your readers can do,
Richard
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Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 1 June 2010
Location: 34000 block of Main Street, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Robert G. Wells, 18, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 1 June 2010 at 9:34 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported altercation between two subjects. The deputy met with a female who stated that her boyfriend, Robert Wells, grabbed her by the arm and placed a folding knife against her throat and threatened to kill her.
The deputy located Wells and after an investigation took him into custody. Wells was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Wells was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 1st degree
Assault 2nd degree
Assault 2nd degree
The 10th Annual Wicomico County Underage Substance Use Reduction
The 10th Annual Wicomico County Underage Substance Use Reduction Luncheon was held on May 11, 2010 at the Black Diamond Lodge in Fruitland, MD. The event was sponsored by the Wicomico County Prevention Committee, Cigarette Restitution Fund and the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration. The event was hosted by Stephanie Willey of the Wicomico Prevention Committee. Several deputies were recognized and awarded for contributions in the following categories:
2009 Underage Drinking Prevention Awards:
Deputy First Class Jeff Chase
Deputy First Class Michael Farmer
Deputy First Class Christian Pecoraro
2009 Underage Tobacco Awards:
Deputy First Class Jeremy Bouchelle
Deputy First Class Michael Bowers
Deputy First Class Aaron Holler
Deputy First Class Christian Pecoraro
The Tobacco Leadership Award was presented to Deputy First Class Carl Kurten
2009 Underage Drinking Prevention Awards:
Deputy First Class Jeff Chase
Deputy First Class Michael Farmer
Deputy First Class Christian Pecoraro
2009 Underage Tobacco Awards:
Deputy First Class Jeremy Bouchelle
Deputy First Class Michael Bowers
Deputy First Class Aaron Holler
Deputy First Class Christian Pecoraro
The Tobacco Leadership Award was presented to Deputy First Class Carl Kurten
Pictured Left to right are:Deputy First Class Michael Farmer
Deputy First Class Jeff Chase
Deputy First Class Christian Pecoraro
Deputy First Class Carl Kurten
BREAKING NEWS: Coast Guard Says Saw Is Stuck In New Effort To Fix Oil Spill
BP's bid to stem gusher stalled over stuck saw
Meantime, oil drifts to within 9 miles of Pensacola beaches
PORT FOURCHON, Louisiana - BP's latest effort to stem the oil gusher in the Gulf stalled on Wednesday when a saw become stuck as it was cutting through a pipe on a busted well, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said.
Allen said the goal was now to free the saw and finish the cut later in the day. This is the second major cut in the effort to contain -- not plug -- the nation's worst spill. Allen said the first cut with giant shears was successful overnight.
Even if it works, the current mission to cut a major pipe and cap it would only reduce the flow, not stop it. If it fails, it could make the largest oil spill in U.S. history even worse. The best hope for sealing the leak, until a permanent fix is possible in August, failed Saturday, when engineers were unable to plug it with heavy mud in a maneuver called a top kill.
GO HERE to read more and see video.
Meantime, oil drifts to within 9 miles of Pensacola beaches
PORT FOURCHON, Louisiana - BP's latest effort to stem the oil gusher in the Gulf stalled on Wednesday when a saw become stuck as it was cutting through a pipe on a busted well, Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said.
Allen said the goal was now to free the saw and finish the cut later in the day. This is the second major cut in the effort to contain -- not plug -- the nation's worst spill. Allen said the first cut with giant shears was successful overnight.
Even if it works, the current mission to cut a major pipe and cap it would only reduce the flow, not stop it. If it fails, it could make the largest oil spill in U.S. history even worse. The best hope for sealing the leak, until a permanent fix is possible in August, failed Saturday, when engineers were unable to plug it with heavy mud in a maneuver called a top kill.
GO HERE to read more and see video.
Debt Collection Company Sued Over Racist Voicemails, Must Pay $1.5 Million
Advanced Call Center Technologies tried to collect $200 on a disputed debt from Allen Jones a few years ago. Part of the company's advanced technology is its innovative voicemail strategy, where its employees leave wildly offensive, racist messages for people. Jones sued the company, and last week the jury awarded him $50k for mental anguish and $1.5 million in punitive damages.
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Dying Won't Get You Out Of Your Dish Network Contract
Dish Network has extremely loyal to Elizabeth Cordry of Forth Worth, Texas. So loyal that they would let nothing remove her from the ranks of their customers. Including her death. When she died in January at age 85, her son tried to end service, but the company insisted that she had a contract that could only be canceled if her family produced a death certificate. Since she was no longer under a contract, her son refused to produce the certificate.
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Maryland Man In Critical Condition After Bar Fight
Trooper Probe Bar Fight that has Left a Maryland Man in Critical Condition after he was Run Down
Location: Parking lot of Peoples Plaza in front of McGlynns Pub, RT 40 and 896, Glasgow, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday June 2, 2010 at 2 a.m.
Suspect:
33 year-old man from North East, MD
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a bar fight that has left a North East, Maryland in critical condition after he was run down by his assailant.
The incident happened early this morning when the victim, 39 year-old man from North East, Maryland, and the suspect were in McGlynn’s Pub. Both men are acquaintances and became involved in a fight in the pub. The fight spilled out into the parking lot and escalated when the suspect entered his vehicle and drove at the victim striking him.
The victim was taken to Christiana Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition with hemorrhaging in the brain.
The suspect was taken to Troop – 2 on RT 40 for further investigation.
No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is continuing. Troopers are also consulting with the State Attorney General’s Office regarding the matter.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
Location: Parking lot of Peoples Plaza in front of McGlynns Pub, RT 40 and 896, Glasgow, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday June 2, 2010 at 2 a.m.
Suspect:
33 year-old man from North East, MD
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a bar fight that has left a North East, Maryland in critical condition after he was run down by his assailant.
The incident happened early this morning when the victim, 39 year-old man from North East, Maryland, and the suspect were in McGlynn’s Pub. Both men are acquaintances and became involved in a fight in the pub. The fight spilled out into the parking lot and escalated when the suspect entered his vehicle and drove at the victim striking him.
The victim was taken to Christiana Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition with hemorrhaging in the brain.
The suspect was taken to Troop – 2 on RT 40 for further investigation.
No charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is continuing. Troopers are also consulting with the State Attorney General’s Office regarding the matter.
More information will be released when it becomes available.
LILLIPUT FARM BARN BURNS - HELP NEEDED
A good friend and customer has a great loss, her barn burned to the ground on Sunday morning.
Fortunately her horses were out, however she did lose some other animals as well as all of her feed, tack & supplies. Her name is Jennifer Pino from Tyaskin. Believe me, she and her family are very grateful for the community support. She is one of the most selfless people you could ever meet, always taking in stray animals and buying them the best of everything to give them a 2nd chance at a good life.
We have an open account for her at Farmers & Planters Co. (Salisbury, MD) should anyone want to make a donation of any kind or make a purchase for her to get her going again. We have a list of items that she typically purchases.
Also, you can check this web site out for other ways to help, www.lilliputfarmdonations.moonfruit.com.
Fortunately her horses were out, however she did lose some other animals as well as all of her feed, tack & supplies. Her name is Jennifer Pino from Tyaskin. Believe me, she and her family are very grateful for the community support. She is one of the most selfless people you could ever meet, always taking in stray animals and buying them the best of everything to give them a 2nd chance at a good life.
We have an open account for her at Farmers & Planters Co. (Salisbury, MD) should anyone want to make a donation of any kind or make a purchase for her to get her going again. We have a list of items that she typically purchases.
Also, you can check this web site out for other ways to help, www.lilliputfarmdonations.moonfruit.com.
U.S. Selective Service In Obama Cover-Up?
Mysterious Social Security Number now wreaks havoc in online search
Is the U.S. Selective Service System now blocking access to President Barack Obama's online registration records?
Members of the public searching the federal database for the commander in chief's registration are suddenly finding new difficulty, possibly due to the startling revelation of Obama's alleged use of a Connecticut-based Social Security Number.
The Selective Service System, or SSS, collects names of Americans for use by the Department of Defense in the event of a national emergency. On its website, it says it provides the nation "with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it."
Regarding President Obama, "He is registered. There is no doubt in our minds that he has, and we're quite prepared to say so," SSS public-affairs specialist Dan Amon told WND.Is the U.S. Selective Service System now blocking access to President Barack Obama's online registration records?
Members of the public searching the federal database for the commander in chief's registration are suddenly finding new difficulty, possibly due to the startling revelation of Obama's alleged use of a Connecticut-based Social Security Number.
The Selective Service System, or SSS, collects names of Americans for use by the Department of Defense in the event of a national emergency. On its website, it says it provides the nation "with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it."
Regarding President Obama, "He is registered. There is no doubt in our minds that he has, and we're quite prepared to say so," SSS public-affairs specialist Dan Amon told WND.
GO HERE to read more.
Is the U.S. Selective Service System now blocking access to President Barack Obama's online registration records?
Members of the public searching the federal database for the commander in chief's registration are suddenly finding new difficulty, possibly due to the startling revelation of Obama's alleged use of a Connecticut-based Social Security Number.
The Selective Service System, or SSS, collects names of Americans for use by the Department of Defense in the event of a national emergency. On its website, it says it provides the nation "with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it."
Regarding President Obama, "He is registered. There is no doubt in our minds that he has, and we're quite prepared to say so," SSS public-affairs specialist Dan Amon told WND.Is the U.S. Selective Service System now blocking access to President Barack Obama's online registration records?
Members of the public searching the federal database for the commander in chief's registration are suddenly finding new difficulty, possibly due to the startling revelation of Obama's alleged use of a Connecticut-based Social Security Number.
The Selective Service System, or SSS, collects names of Americans for use by the Department of Defense in the event of a national emergency. On its website, it says it provides the nation "with a structure and a system of guidelines which will provide the most prompt, efficient, and equitable draft possible, if the country should need it."
Regarding President Obama, "He is registered. There is no doubt in our minds that he has, and we're quite prepared to say so," SSS public-affairs specialist Dan Amon told WND.
GO HERE to read more.
Kagan Has Saudi, Bin Laden Money Ties
In a disturbing revelation for a Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan took millions of dollars from the Saudis as dean of Harvard Law School and a chunk of it reportedly came from 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden.
The bin Laden family has donated millions of dollars to the Ivy League university over the years, including generous endowments for the school’s Islamic law program and others to finance scholarships for students from Muslim countries. The family has a fondness for Harvard because Osama bin Laden’s brother, Abdullah, received a master’s degree from the school in the 1990s and a doctorate in 2000.
When Kagan took over as dean of the law school in 2003, she launched an aggressive and unprecedented fundraising campaign that raked in a whopping $476.5 million, the most lucrative in the law school’s history. Renowned as a prolific fundraiser, Kagan was tapped to head the law school after spending a few years as a professor there when her job in the Clinton White House ended. In addition to the $476.5 million generated by the targeted campaign—dubbed "Setting the Standard"—Kagan helped raise an extra $60 million for the Harvard Law School Fund.
A chunk of the cash came from the Saudis—and probably the bin Ladens—who have bankrolled many key programs at the Cambridge Massachusetts school over the years. In fact, Harvard has accepted so much cash from the bin Ladens that the Cambridge City Council passed a resolution calling upon the university to donate compensation money for victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Harvard officials refused.
Kagan’s Saudi/bin Laden money connection probably served as an inspiration in protecting the Saudi kingdom against a lawsuit for financing the 2001 terror attacks. Thousands of family members of 9/11 victims sued Saudi Arabia and several members of its royal family for actively aiding in financing the attacks through front groups posing as charities. As Solicitor General, Kagan blocked the lawsuit, citing the “potentially significant foreign-relations consequences of subjecting another sovereign state to suit."
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The bin Laden family has donated millions of dollars to the Ivy League university over the years, including generous endowments for the school’s Islamic law program and others to finance scholarships for students from Muslim countries. The family has a fondness for Harvard because Osama bin Laden’s brother, Abdullah, received a master’s degree from the school in the 1990s and a doctorate in 2000.
When Kagan took over as dean of the law school in 2003, she launched an aggressive and unprecedented fundraising campaign that raked in a whopping $476.5 million, the most lucrative in the law school’s history. Renowned as a prolific fundraiser, Kagan was tapped to head the law school after spending a few years as a professor there when her job in the Clinton White House ended. In addition to the $476.5 million generated by the targeted campaign—dubbed "Setting the Standard"—Kagan helped raise an extra $60 million for the Harvard Law School Fund.
A chunk of the cash came from the Saudis—and probably the bin Ladens—who have bankrolled many key programs at the Cambridge Massachusetts school over the years. In fact, Harvard has accepted so much cash from the bin Ladens that the Cambridge City Council passed a resolution calling upon the university to donate compensation money for victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Harvard officials refused.
Kagan’s Saudi/bin Laden money connection probably served as an inspiration in protecting the Saudi kingdom against a lawsuit for financing the 2001 terror attacks. Thousands of family members of 9/11 victims sued Saudi Arabia and several members of its royal family for actively aiding in financing the attacks through front groups posing as charities. As Solicitor General, Kagan blocked the lawsuit, citing the “potentially significant foreign-relations consequences of subjecting another sovereign state to suit."
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Two Videos Showing Israeli Confrontation With Flotilla
See it for yourself-- as CAIR and anti-Israel groups rush to put their spin on Monday's deadly engagement between a supposed "aid" flotilla and the Israeli Defense Force, these two videos show what really happened.
America's largest Muslim group (CAIR) is asking President Obama to condemn the deadly engagement between a supposed 'aid' flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza and the IDF.
Israeli Naval Forces intercepted the flotilla and five other ships attempting to break the maritime closure of the Gaza Strip, a territory controlled by Hamas.
An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told WND commandos boarded the ships after numerous warnings from Israel requesting the ships redirect toward the Israeli port of Ashdod, where they would be able to unload their aid supplies, which could then be transferred to the Gaza Strip after undergoing security inspections.
As these two videos show, this flotilla, believed to have links to al-Qaeda, was warned by the Israel Navy repeatedly to conform to normal procedures for aid delivery. The ships refused.
International activists aboard the ships then opened fire on IDF soldiers who boarded the ships to prevent them from breaking the Israeli-imposed sea blockade.
(Source- RightBias)
America's largest Muslim group (CAIR) is asking President Obama to condemn the deadly engagement between a supposed 'aid' flotilla attempting to deliver supplies to Gaza and the IDF.
Israeli Naval Forces intercepted the flotilla and five other ships attempting to break the maritime closure of the Gaza Strip, a territory controlled by Hamas.
An Israel Defense Forces spokesperson told WND commandos boarded the ships after numerous warnings from Israel requesting the ships redirect toward the Israeli port of Ashdod, where they would be able to unload their aid supplies, which could then be transferred to the Gaza Strip after undergoing security inspections.
As these two videos show, this flotilla, believed to have links to al-Qaeda, was warned by the Israel Navy repeatedly to conform to normal procedures for aid delivery. The ships refused.
International activists aboard the ships then opened fire on IDF soldiers who boarded the ships to prevent them from breaking the Israeli-imposed sea blockade.
(Source- RightBias)
Cramming
Joe,
I have discovered a new(?) consumer ripoff called cramming. I noticed charges on my verizon phone bill for the past few months which I did not recognize, so I did some research. Come to find out that there are several outfits out there that "cram" unauthorized service fees on phone bills thru most of the major carriers (verizon, at&t, etc). I was charged 14.95 for internet tv by cybertube via ILD, 14.95 for email by members edge via ILD, 12.95 for ringtones (on a land line?) by monthly ringtone via ILD, and 14.95 forvoice mail by OAN/ideal savings now. Keep in mind that these are monthly fees!!! I also found that there are numerous complaints about this very thing from across the country and going back several years.
You can check them out on line: www.fcc.gov/cib/consumerfacts/cramming.html and complaintsboard.com (use ILD, OAN, cybertube, members edge or ideal savings now in the search function.
Apparently this is widespread, and I would suggest that your readers may go back and check their phone bills to see if they have been charged for these or any other suspect "services". I don't know that it is illegal, but it certainly is unethical. I have called the appropriate numbers on the phone bills for the service providers, and have thus far has two of the charges debited back, but what an inconvenience and hassle. How many consumers are unaware and just pay the bill without checking it over??
Just a heads up.
Thanks
Steve Norton
Groups Want FCC To Police 'Hate Speech' On Talk Radio, Cable News Networks
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is being urged to monitor "hate speech" on talk radio and cable broadcast networks.
A coalition of more than 30 organizations argue in a letter to the FCC that the Internet has made it harder for the public to separate the facts from bigotry masquerading as news.
The groups also charge that syndicated radio and cable television programs "masquerading as news" use hate as a profit model.
"As traditional media have become less diverse and less competitive, they have also grown less responsible and less responsive to the communities that they are supposed to serve," the organizations wrote to the FCC. "In this same atmosphere hate speech thrives, as hate has developed as a profit-model for syndicated radio and cable television program masquerading as 'news.'"
The organizations, which include Free Press, the Center for Media Justice, the Benton Foundation and Media Alliance, also argue that the anonymity of the Web gives ammunition to those that would spread hate.
The groups did not mention any specific programming on the right or the left in their letter, which supports a petition filed by the National Hispanic Media Coalition last year requesting a probe of the relationship between hate speech and hate crimes.
The groups argue the Internet has made it harder for the public to separate the facts from bigotry masquerading as news.
A coalition of more than 30 organizations argue in a letter to the FCC that the Internet has made it harder for the public to separate the facts from bigotry masquerading as news.
The groups also charge that syndicated radio and cable television programs "masquerading as news" use hate as a profit model.
"As traditional media have become less diverse and less competitive, they have also grown less responsible and less responsive to the communities that they are supposed to serve," the organizations wrote to the FCC. "In this same atmosphere hate speech thrives, as hate has developed as a profit-model for syndicated radio and cable television program masquerading as 'news.'"
The organizations, which include Free Press, the Center for Media Justice, the Benton Foundation and Media Alliance, also argue that the anonymity of the Web gives ammunition to those that would spread hate.
The groups did not mention any specific programming on the right or the left in their letter, which supports a petition filed by the National Hispanic Media Coalition last year requesting a probe of the relationship between hate speech and hate crimes.
The groups argue the Internet has made it harder for the public to separate the facts from bigotry masquerading as news.
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GOP Accuses White House, Sestak Of Different Stories
The Republican National Committee charged Tuesday that Rep. Joe Sestak and the White House have provided contradictory explanations of former President Clinton's controversial attempt to persuade Sestak to drop his Democratic primary bid against Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania.
In an e-mail titled "Here We Go Again: Once Again, the White House and Joe Sestak Are on Different Pages," Republicans point out apparent discrepancies between Sestak's account and those offered by the White House.
The RNC e-mail noted that repeatedly Sestak stated in his Friday news conference that he had only been contacted once by former Clinton about being appointed to a nonpaid advisory post in return for dropping out of the primary.
"Sir, were there other calls or communications, any other positions—" a reporter asked.
"No," Sestak replied, "just that one phone call."
Sestak reiterated that assertion at least three times.
Yet White House Counsel Robert F. Bauer's May 28 memorandum on the matter indicates there were multiple attempts to persuade Sestak over a period of two months.
"Efforts were made in June and July of 2009 to determine whether Congressman Sestak would be interested in service on a presidential or other senior executive Branch advisory board," Bauer stated.
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed that account, telling reporters: "Whatever is in the memo is accurate."
The Wall Street Journal added its voice to those calling for an investigation in its weekend edition.
In an e-mail titled "Here We Go Again: Once Again, the White House and Joe Sestak Are on Different Pages," Republicans point out apparent discrepancies between Sestak's account and those offered by the White House.
The RNC e-mail noted that repeatedly Sestak stated in his Friday news conference that he had only been contacted once by former Clinton about being appointed to a nonpaid advisory post in return for dropping out of the primary.
"Sir, were there other calls or communications, any other positions—" a reporter asked.
"No," Sestak replied, "just that one phone call."
Sestak reiterated that assertion at least three times.
Yet White House Counsel Robert F. Bauer's May 28 memorandum on the matter indicates there were multiple attempts to persuade Sestak over a period of two months.
"Efforts were made in June and July of 2009 to determine whether Congressman Sestak would be interested in service on a presidential or other senior executive Branch advisory board," Bauer stated.
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs confirmed that account, telling reporters: "Whatever is in the memo is accurate."
The Wall Street Journal added its voice to those calling for an investigation in its weekend edition.
SALISBURY MAN WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER OF MARYLAND TROOPER
On Tuesday June 1, 2010 at 12:59 pm, A Trooper from the Salisbury Barrack of the Maryland State Police stopped a red Mercury Tracer on Manoa Blvd. at Kiowa Avenue in Salisbury. While contacting the driver and passenger of the vehicle, the Trooper detected the odor of burning marihuana coming from inside of the vehicle. The Trooper also learned that the driver’s Maryland driver’s license was suspended. As the Trooper continued to interview both the driver and passenger as they sat in the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle put the vehicle in drive and sped away, dragging the Trooper nearly five feet. The vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and crashed in front of the National Guard Armory located on Rt. 50 and Booth Street in Salisbury. Both the driver and the passenger fled on foot from the vehicle towards the Booth Street Apartments. The passenger, Dionte L. Grant, 27, was taken into custody without incident. Grant was charged with possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia along with possession of a concealed deadly weapon after digital scales, CDS and a hunting style knife was found in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, Montez Lamar Scott, 21, of Salisbury, is wanted on the following charges:
Att. 1st Degree Murder
Att. 2nd degree Murder
Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
CDS Possession with intent to distribute
CDS possession –Not MARIHUANA
Dangerous Weapon-concealed
Driving while Suspended
Attempting to flee and elude police
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Montez Lamar Scott is asked to the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101
Att. 1st Degree Murder
Att. 2nd degree Murder
Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
CDS Possession with intent to distribute
CDS possession –Not MARIHUANA
Dangerous Weapon-concealed
Driving while Suspended
Attempting to flee and elude police
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Montez Lamar Scott is asked to the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101
Flotilla Activists Chanted Anti-Jewish Battle Cries, Welcomed 'Martyrdom'
Activists on a six-ship flotilla headed to the Gaza Strip shouted anti-Jewish battle cries and spoke of using "resistance" against Israel, with one participant stating she saw only two possible outcomes for the boat occupants – "either martyrdom or reaching Gaza."
On Monday, Israeli navy commandos raided the flotilla, encountering heavy resistance and live fire from the activists. Several activists were killed and dozens of others were reportedly injured, as were several of the Israeli commandos.
The main flotilla ship was named the MV Rachel Corrie, taking on the namesake of a far-left activist from the International Solidarity Movement who died in 2003 while serving as a human shield to protect a terrorist.
An Al Jazeera news report translated by Palestinian Media Watch documented men on the flotilla chanting "[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!"
That chant is often used at rallies for Hamas in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Khaibar is the name of the last Jewish village defeated by Muhammad in 628. That battle marked the end of the Jewish presence in Arabia.
Al-Jazeera also interviewed a woman on the flotilla who said that the participants' goal was "one of two happy endings: either martyrdom or reaching Gaza."
On Monday, Israeli navy commandos raided the flotilla, encountering heavy resistance and live fire from the activists. Several activists were killed and dozens of others were reportedly injured, as were several of the Israeli commandos.
The main flotilla ship was named the MV Rachel Corrie, taking on the namesake of a far-left activist from the International Solidarity Movement who died in 2003 while serving as a human shield to protect a terrorist.
An Al Jazeera news report translated by Palestinian Media Watch documented men on the flotilla chanting "[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!"
That chant is often used at rallies for Hamas in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Khaibar is the name of the last Jewish village defeated by Muhammad in 628. That battle marked the end of the Jewish presence in Arabia.
Al-Jazeera also interviewed a woman on the flotilla who said that the participants' goal was "one of two happy endings: either martyrdom or reaching Gaza."
Obama Pals Back Violent Gaza Flotilla
The group behind the Gaza flotilla that engaged in deadly clashes with Israeli commandos counts among its top supporters the friends and associates of President Barack Obama, namely the founders of the Weather Underground terrorist organization, William Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, as well as Jodie Evans, the leader of the radical activist organization Code Pink.
On Monday, Israeli navy commandos raided the six-ship flotilla, encountering heavy resistance and live fire from the activists. Several activists were killed and dozens of others were reportedly injured, as were several of the Israeli commandos.
The flotilla was organized by the Free Gaza Movement, a coalition of leftist human rights activists and pro-Palestinian groups engaged in attempts to break a blockade imposed by Israel on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
Ayers, Dohrn and Evans' Code Pink have led several recent Free Gaza Movement initiatives, including attempted marches into the Gaza Strip. Dorhn was in the Middle East just last month on behalf of the movement.
Ayers and Dohrn were close associates for years with President Obama, while Evans was a fundraiser and financial bundler for Obama's presidential campaign.
On Monday, Israeli navy commandos raided the six-ship flotilla, encountering heavy resistance and live fire from the activists. Several activists were killed and dozens of others were reportedly injured, as were several of the Israeli commandos.
The flotilla was organized by the Free Gaza Movement, a coalition of leftist human rights activists and pro-Palestinian groups engaged in attempts to break a blockade imposed by Israel on the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.
Ayers, Dohrn and Evans' Code Pink have led several recent Free Gaza Movement initiatives, including attempted marches into the Gaza Strip. Dorhn was in the Middle East just last month on behalf of the movement.
Ayers and Dohrn were close associates for years with President Obama, while Evans was a fundraiser and financial bundler for Obama's presidential campaign.
Poll Shocker! Majority Wants Obama Records
At a time when Barack Obama is getting heat for stonewalling information about an alleged administration bribery scandal, a new poll shows more Americans than ever suspect the president is hiding information about his own background and want him to come clean.
Questions about Obama's eligibility to be president, exacerbated by his refusal to answer questions, release ordinary background documentation and his extraordinary legal maneuvers to keep his background hidden, have been on the radar of a number of top-level investigative reporters and news organizations since before his election.
Essentially, while the Constitution requires a president to be a "natural born citizen," none of the questions about Obama's qualifications – or lack thereof – under that requirement have yet been answered.
"Simply put, this question about Obama's legitimacy as president is undermining everything he does in the minds of millions of Americas," wrote Fritz Wenzel of Wenzel Strategies in an analysis of his results.
"Our latest polling shows a majority of Americans – 55 percent – want Obama to release all records relating to his childhood and his education, including college records, Harvard Law School papers, passport records, travel records, and other similar documentation," he said.
"Asked what should be done should it be found that Obama does not meet the qualifications to be president, 59 percent said he should be removed from office, and 35 percent said all bills signed into law by Obama should be repealed," he said.
The poll said when asked about whether Obama's background documentation – the school records, birth records and others – should be released, the 55 percent who said yes included more than 82 percent of the GOP, 55 percent of independents and nearly 28 percent of Democrats.
Further, another 17.1 percent of Americans said Obama should release some of his documentation, making it nearly three in four Americans who want the president to unlock the steel door on some or all of his background information.
Despite his campaign promises of transparency while in office, there has been no shortage of disputes over secrecy in the Obama administration. He's already argued in court for more secrecy in the White House, claimed his work is "privileged" and apparently got rid of an inspector general who was applying heat to a friend.
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Questions about Obama's eligibility to be president, exacerbated by his refusal to answer questions, release ordinary background documentation and his extraordinary legal maneuvers to keep his background hidden, have been on the radar of a number of top-level investigative reporters and news organizations since before his election.
Essentially, while the Constitution requires a president to be a "natural born citizen," none of the questions about Obama's qualifications – or lack thereof – under that requirement have yet been answered.
"Simply put, this question about Obama's legitimacy as president is undermining everything he does in the minds of millions of Americas," wrote Fritz Wenzel of Wenzel Strategies in an analysis of his results.
"Our latest polling shows a majority of Americans – 55 percent – want Obama to release all records relating to his childhood and his education, including college records, Harvard Law School papers, passport records, travel records, and other similar documentation," he said.
"Asked what should be done should it be found that Obama does not meet the qualifications to be president, 59 percent said he should be removed from office, and 35 percent said all bills signed into law by Obama should be repealed," he said.
The poll said when asked about whether Obama's background documentation – the school records, birth records and others – should be released, the 55 percent who said yes included more than 82 percent of the GOP, 55 percent of independents and nearly 28 percent of Democrats.
Further, another 17.1 percent of Americans said Obama should release some of his documentation, making it nearly three in four Americans who want the president to unlock the steel door on some or all of his background information.
Despite his campaign promises of transparency while in office, there has been no shortage of disputes over secrecy in the Obama administration. He's already argued in court for more secrecy in the White House, claimed his work is "privileged" and apparently got rid of an inspector general who was applying heat to a friend.
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Good Grub In Fruitland
Joe-
A while back, you posted a 'review' on the new Chinese restaurant in Fruitland, Lucky Star. Many comments were posted-- some good, some not so good, but the point was made that they had just opened, and it was suggested that we give them a month or two to get their Peking Ducks in a row..
Well, we've eaten there twice in the last month, most recently yesterday. And I have to say, that we were delighted.
The food was very good, the atmosphere quite nice-- very clean and well-decorated-- and the staff was very friendly and eager to please.
We ate lunch, and the two of us were out the door for $21, including the tip, and we had a doggy bag.
I'd be interested to hear if our experience was unusual, but I doubt it was.
We've really missed Beijing since they closed, but I think we've found our new favorite place.
Jim
A while back, you posted a 'review' on the new Chinese restaurant in Fruitland, Lucky Star. Many comments were posted-- some good, some not so good, but the point was made that they had just opened, and it was suggested that we give them a month or two to get their Peking Ducks in a row..
Well, we've eaten there twice in the last month, most recently yesterday. And I have to say, that we were delighted.
The food was very good, the atmosphere quite nice-- very clean and well-decorated-- and the staff was very friendly and eager to please.
We ate lunch, and the two of us were out the door for $21, including the tip, and we had a doggy bag.
I'd be interested to hear if our experience was unusual, but I doubt it was.
We've really missed Beijing since they closed, but I think we've found our new favorite place.
Jim
No Charges In Case of “Snatched” Teen
No charges will be filed against the family of a girl who was seen kicking and screaming in a mall security video that sparked an Amber Alert over the weekend, the Stafford County Sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Authorities said the family committed no crime. The teen was apparently trying to avoid moving to Florida with her family. The scene was caught on surveillance tape around 11:25 a.m. Saturday at the Target near Warrenton Road, just off Interstate 95. The tape shows the 17-year-old walking through the parking lot in front of the main entrance when suddenly a dark minivan pulls up next to her with its sliding door open. A man then jumps out of the driver’s seat and grabs the girl. He pulls her into the van with the help of two women while she tries to fight them. Several witnesses called 911 right away, and authorities issued a nationwide Amber Alert. The van was found around 12:20 a.m. Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Police said the family stopped in Stafford County on the way to a move to Ft. Lauderdale. The girl apparently didn't want to go, and her family forced her into the van so they could continue their trip, police said.
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Authorities said the family committed no crime. The teen was apparently trying to avoid moving to Florida with her family. The scene was caught on surveillance tape around 11:25 a.m. Saturday at the Target near Warrenton Road, just off Interstate 95. The tape shows the 17-year-old walking through the parking lot in front of the main entrance when suddenly a dark minivan pulls up next to her with its sliding door open. A man then jumps out of the driver’s seat and grabs the girl. He pulls her into the van with the help of two women while she tries to fight them. Several witnesses called 911 right away, and authorities issued a nationwide Amber Alert. The van was found around 12:20 a.m. Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Police said the family stopped in Stafford County on the way to a move to Ft. Lauderdale. The girl apparently didn't want to go, and her family forced her into the van so they could continue their trip, police said.
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Monopoly Trivia
(You'll never look at the game the same way again!) Starting in 1941, an increasing number of British Airmen found themselves as the involuntary guests of the Third Reich, and the Crown was casting about for ways and means to facilitate their escape...
Now obviously, one of the most helpful aids to that end is a useful and accurate map, one showing not only where stuff was, but also showing the locations of 'safe houses' where a POW on-the-lam could go for food and shelter.
Paper maps had some real drawbacks -- they make a lot of noise when you open and fold them, they wear out rapidly, and if they get wet, they turn into mush.
Someone in MI-5 (similar to America 's OSS ) got the idea of printing escape maps on silk. It's durable, can be scrunched-up into tiny wads, and unfolded as many times as needed, and makes no noise whatsoever.
At that time, there was only one manufacturer in Great Britain that had perfected the technology of printing on silk, and that wasJohn Waddington, Ltd. When approached by the government, the firm was only too happy to do its bit for the war effort.
By pure coincidence, Waddington was also the U.K. Licensee for the popular American board game, Monopoly. As it happened, 'games and pastimes' was a category of item qualified for insertion into 'CARE packages', dispatched by the International Red Cross to prisoners of war.
Under the strictest of secrecy, in a securely guarded and inaccessible old workshop on the grounds of Waddington's, a group of sworn-to-secrecy employees began mass-producing escape maps, keyed to each region of Germany or Italy where Allied POW camps were regional system). When processed, these maps could be folded into such tiny dots that they would actually fit inside a Monopoly playing piece.
As long as they were at it, the clever workmen at Waddington's also managed to add:
1. A playing token, containing a small magnetic compass
2. A two-part metal file that could easily be screwed together
3. Useful amounts of genuine high-denomination German, Italian, and French currency, hidden within the piles of Monopoly money!
British and American air crews were advised, before taking off on their first mission, how to identify a 'rigged' Monopoly set -- by means of a tiny red dot, one cleverly rigged to look like an ordinary printing glitch, located in the corner of the Free Parking square.
Of the estimated 35,000 Allied POWS who successfully escaped, an estimated one-third were aided in their flight by the rigged Monopoly sets.. Everyone who did so was sworn to secrecy indefinitely, since the British Government might want to use this highly successful ruse in still another, future war.
The story wasn't declassified until 2007, when the surviving craftsmen from Waddington's, as well as the firm itself, were finally honored in a public ceremony.
It's always nice when you can play that 'Get Out of Jail' Free' card!
I realize some of you are too young to have any personal connection to WWII (Dec. '41 to Aug. '45), but this is still interesting.
Story verification: http://blogs.wsj.com/informedreader/2007/11/19/wwii-pows-perk-monopoly-with-real-money/
Paul McCartney: Lay Off “Great Guy” Obama
Paul McCartney would like President Obama's critics to let him be.
“I’m a big fan, he’s a great guy. So lay off him, he’s doing great,” the British songsmith said on Tuesday, ABC News reported.
This year’s recipient of the Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular song, McCartney is set to perform at the White House Wednesday evening and be feted by fellow musicians Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, the Jonas Brothers, Elvis Costello and Herbie Hancock, among others.
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“I’m a big fan, he’s a great guy. So lay off him, he’s doing great,” the British songsmith said on Tuesday, ABC News reported.
This year’s recipient of the Library of Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular song, McCartney is set to perform at the White House Wednesday evening and be feted by fellow musicians Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill, the Jonas Brothers, Elvis Costello and Herbie Hancock, among others.
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British Airways Locates Osama Bin Laden... In First Class
While the world continues its nearly decade-long hunt for terrorist Osama Bin Laden, the folks at British Airways have him located comfortably in first class -- seat7-C to be precise.
Fruitland Council Work Session
The final budget work session will be held TOMORROW NIGHT-- Fruitland is looking at significant increases in sewer and water fees, as well as a TAX INCREASE.
If you have ideas for cuts or changes, this is your final opportunity to make them known.
FRUITLAND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
Council Chambers, City Hall
401 E. Main Street
Fruitland, Maryland
The Fruitland City Council will meet for a Work Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Items:
1. Presentation of Budget Request by Fruitland Fire Company for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget
2. Discussion of Various Matters pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget (added May 28, 2010)
3. General Discussion
The Fruitland City Council will meet in accordance with the State Open Meetings Act and the public is encouraged to attend. The above Agenda is subject to change without notice and the City Council reserves the right to go into closed session as may be necessary. For further information call 410-548-2809.
Diane C. Nelson
City Clerk
The Agenda is available for review on Lobby Bulletin Boards at City Hall, 401 E. Main Street in Fruitland, the Post Office at 201 E. Main Street in Fruitland, and on the City Website at http://www.cityoffruitland.com/
If you have ideas for cuts or changes, this is your final opportunity to make them known.
FRUITLAND CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010
Council Chambers, City Hall
401 E. Main Street
Fruitland, Maryland
The Fruitland City Council will meet for a Work Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Agenda Items:
1. Presentation of Budget Request by Fruitland Fire Company for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget
2. Discussion of Various Matters pertaining to the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget (added May 28, 2010)
3. General Discussion
The Fruitland City Council will meet in accordance with the State Open Meetings Act and the public is encouraged to attend. The above Agenda is subject to change without notice and the City Council reserves the right to go into closed session as may be necessary. For further information call 410-548-2809.
Diane C. Nelson
City Clerk
The Agenda is available for review on Lobby Bulletin Boards at City Hall, 401 E. Main Street in Fruitland, the Post Office at 201 E. Main Street in Fruitland, and on the City Website at http://www.cityoffruitland.com/
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
Michael Duan Wilson, 42yoa of Salisbury, MD was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Paraphernalia.
On May 28, 2010 at approximately 11:45pm, an officer was on foot patrol in the 800 block of W IsabellaSt. The officer observed Wilson on the property of 810 W Isabella St and Wilson immediately walked away from the officer. Wilson went to the front porch of the residence and started to remove items from his pockets and then walked away from the items. As the officer continued the investigation, he located a quantity of suspected cocaine in the area that Wilson had just been observed in. Wilson was detained and released to Central Booking. #201000021560
Clyde Walter Floyd, 28yoa of Morrisville, PA was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 1:34am, officers responded to the Queen City Elks Lodge on Catherine St for a reported disorderly crowd. On the arrival of the officers, they did notice a large disorderly crowd in the parking lot of the establishment. The officers observed Floyd walking towards them. Floyd was bleeding and yelling obscenities at the crowd. As Floyd approached an officer, Floyd again became obscene with his language. The officer told Floyd to calm down and leave the area. Floyd would not settle down and was arrested. Floyd was released to Central Booking. #201000021579
Daniel Lee Ennis, 24yoa of Delmar, MD was charged with Theft $1,000, Obstruction & Hindering, Resist Arrest, and Reckless Endangerment.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 8:05hrs, an officer responded to Sears for a shoplifter in custody. On arrival the officer met with the loss prevention agent (LPA) for Sears and a Sheriff’s Office Deputy. It was learned that the loss prevention agent observed Ennis acting in a suspicious manner. The LPA observed Ennis conceal three video games inside of his pants. Ennis then exited the store passing all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items concealed. Once outside, the LPA attempted to make contact with Ennis who had removed the merchandise from his pants and threw it to the ground. Ennis then fled on foot running pass the Deputy who was in the parking lot on an unrelated incident. The Deputy gave chase and caught Ennis who then pulled away from the deputy. After a brief struggle the Deputy was able to restrain Ennis. During a search of Ennis, the Deputy cut his hand on an open knife that Ennis had in his pants pocket. Ennis was released to Central Booking. #201000021674
Bonnie Rochelle Lake, 46yoa of Salisbury, MD was charged with Prostitution.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 10:45pm, officers of the Safe Streets Team were conducting an operation targeting quality of life violations in the W Railroad Ave area. At this time an officer observed Lake try to “flag down” several vehicles by waving and yelling at the drivers. Lake was observed getting into a vehicle for a short period of time before getting out. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle. Officers contacted the operator who advised that Lake was engaged in a conversation to indicate prostitution. Lake was located and arrested. Lake was released to Central booking. #201000021720
Tanya Cheree Fortt, 32yoa of Salisbury was charged with 1st and 2nd degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
On May 31, 2010 at approximately 3:25pm officers responded to the 200 block of records Street for a Stabbing. On arrival, the officers met with the victim who is Fortt’s spouse. Victim advised that Fortt had stabbed him in the neck. Victim said that he and Fortt had been arguing earlier in the day regarding family members. Victim had been in the backyard of the residence cooking on the grill. When the victim entered the residence to get some hamburgers, Fortt threw a plate of hamburgers at him. When the victim bent down to pick up the hamburgers, Fortt took a knife from the kitchen counter and stabbed victim in his neck. Victim refused medical attention. Fortt was released to Central Booking.
On May 28, 2010 at approximately 11:45pm, an officer was on foot patrol in the 800 block of W IsabellaSt. The officer observed Wilson on the property of 810 W Isabella St and Wilson immediately walked away from the officer. Wilson went to the front porch of the residence and started to remove items from his pockets and then walked away from the items. As the officer continued the investigation, he located a quantity of suspected cocaine in the area that Wilson had just been observed in. Wilson was detained and released to Central Booking. #201000021560
Clyde Walter Floyd, 28yoa of Morrisville, PA was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 1:34am, officers responded to the Queen City Elks Lodge on Catherine St for a reported disorderly crowd. On the arrival of the officers, they did notice a large disorderly crowd in the parking lot of the establishment. The officers observed Floyd walking towards them. Floyd was bleeding and yelling obscenities at the crowd. As Floyd approached an officer, Floyd again became obscene with his language. The officer told Floyd to calm down and leave the area. Floyd would not settle down and was arrested. Floyd was released to Central Booking. #201000021579
Daniel Lee Ennis, 24yoa of Delmar, MD was charged with Theft $1,000, Obstruction & Hindering, Resist Arrest, and Reckless Endangerment.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 8:05hrs, an officer responded to Sears for a shoplifter in custody. On arrival the officer met with the loss prevention agent (LPA) for Sears and a Sheriff’s Office Deputy. It was learned that the loss prevention agent observed Ennis acting in a suspicious manner. The LPA observed Ennis conceal three video games inside of his pants. Ennis then exited the store passing all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items concealed. Once outside, the LPA attempted to make contact with Ennis who had removed the merchandise from his pants and threw it to the ground. Ennis then fled on foot running pass the Deputy who was in the parking lot on an unrelated incident. The Deputy gave chase and caught Ennis who then pulled away from the deputy. After a brief struggle the Deputy was able to restrain Ennis. During a search of Ennis, the Deputy cut his hand on an open knife that Ennis had in his pants pocket. Ennis was released to Central Booking. #201000021674
Bonnie Rochelle Lake, 46yoa of Salisbury, MD was charged with Prostitution.
On May 29, 2010 at approximately 10:45pm, officers of the Safe Streets Team were conducting an operation targeting quality of life violations in the W Railroad Ave area. At this time an officer observed Lake try to “flag down” several vehicles by waving and yelling at the drivers. Lake was observed getting into a vehicle for a short period of time before getting out. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle. Officers contacted the operator who advised that Lake was engaged in a conversation to indicate prostitution. Lake was located and arrested. Lake was released to Central booking. #201000021720
Tanya Cheree Fortt, 32yoa of Salisbury was charged with 1st and 2nd degree Assault and Reckless Endangerment.
On May 31, 2010 at approximately 3:25pm officers responded to the 200 block of records Street for a Stabbing. On arrival, the officers met with the victim who is Fortt’s spouse. Victim advised that Fortt had stabbed him in the neck. Victim said that he and Fortt had been arguing earlier in the day regarding family members. Victim had been in the backyard of the residence cooking on the grill. When the victim entered the residence to get some hamburgers, Fortt threw a plate of hamburgers at him. When the victim bent down to pick up the hamburgers, Fortt took a knife from the kitchen counter and stabbed victim in his neck. Victim refused medical attention. Fortt was released to Central Booking.
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