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Monday, October 24, 2011
Manufacturers Trying To Stop Sale Of Coupons On eBay
If you go to eBay, there are plenty of coupon clippers out there willing to sell you hundreds of already-clipped coupons for only a few bucks. But according to a group representing dozens of the country's biggest food, pharmaceutical, tobacco and toy makers, it's a practice that eBay needs to put an end to.
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Indiana Identical Twins Give Birth On Same Day
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Two identical twins in Indiana now have another birthday in common: They delivered babies on the same day at the same hospital.
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Have Corporate Media Warmed To Occupy Wall Street?
Media coverage of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protests started out exactly as one might expect. There was little coverage at first (FAIR Action Alert, 9/23/11), and as it expanded, much of it consisted of snide dismissals of demonstrators'' ignorance, hygiene and so on.
But then something happened. Following incidents of police abuse, including the unprovoked pepper-spraying of several demonstrators on September 24, media coverage began to pick up (FAIR Activism Update, 9/29/11).NPR executive editor Dick Meyer explained that the protests were not covered early on because they "did not involve large numbers of people, prominent people, a great disruption or an especially clear objective." But within a day or so, NPR was covering the protests, as was the rest of the media.
Soon the actions were being treated as front-page, top-of-the-newscast material. Consider this Brian Williams introduction at the top of the October 5 NBC Nightly News:
We begin tonight with what has become by any measure a pretty massive protest movement. While it goes by the official name Occupy Wall Street, it has spread steadily and far beyond Wall Street, and it could well turn out to be the protest of this current era. The lyric from 45 years ago in the Buffalo Springfield song "For What It's Worth" could also describe this current movement right now. Once again, there is something happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear, but it encompasses a lot of things: anger, frustration, disenfranchisement, income disparity, unaccountability and general upheaval and dissatisfaction.
Downtown Plaza Closed To Through Traffic
During the daytime hours work is being done to repair all of the brick beds throughout the Plaza. A minor inconvenience for a long time problem.
Romney, McDonnell To Make Joint Appearance In Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. - Some volunteers at Fairfax County Republican Party headquarters working on next month's statewide elections will be getting a special thank you on Wednesday. But it will be anything but routine.
Gov. Bob McDonnell will be stopping by with former Mass. Gov. and presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.
"It helps [Romney] to attach himself to a very popular Governor such as Bob McDonnell, who might be considered for a vice presidential nomination next year," says George Mason University Public Policy Professor Mark Rozell.
Texas Prisons Cut Lunch To Save Money
Texas prisons are scaling back meals on weekends to cut costs – a move that could leave inmate blood sugar levels low and tempers high.
Thirty-six prisons are cutting lunches on Saturdays and Sundays, forcing some 23,000 inmates to cram three-meals-worth of calories into an early breakfast and dinner, the New York Times reported. The cutbacks are part of a broader effort to save $2.8 million in food-related expenses, but some nutritionists are crying foul.
Thirty-six prisons are cutting lunches on Saturdays and Sundays, forcing some 23,000 inmates to cram three-meals-worth of calories into an early breakfast and dinner, the New York Times reported. The cutbacks are part of a broader effort to save $2.8 million in food-related expenses, but some nutritionists are crying foul.
Kill The Rich
This is a great reality check of the spending problem in America. It clarifies the magnitude of just how much we spend, IN JUST ONE YEAR. It graphically demonstrates how taking ALL the profits, salaries, assets, income, every penny, of the "rich" - group by group impacts on the federal budget. At the end, everything has been confiscated and the deficit is far from solved. I urge you to take a few minutes to watch and then pass it on. Let's make it go viral.
DE Unemployment Rate Unchanged in September
Delaware's September unemployment rate was unchanged from August, and was a point below the national figure.
Figures released Friday by the state Department of Labor show unemployment in Delaware was at 8 point 1 percent last month.
Does The New iPhone's "Siri" Make Texting While Driving Legit?
When Apple introduced its new iPhone 4S earlier this month, tech analysts raved about the phone’s voice-activated personal assistant, nicknamed “Siri.” One thing they loved was how Siri can be used to dictate text messages without typing — or read incoming texts aloud — a convenience that seemed perfect for life behind a steering wheel. “Big news for drivers,” declared The New York Times’ David Pogue. The Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg noted that he’d had success using Siri to dictate e-mails and text messages in the car.
There’s just one problem. Texting while driving is illegal in dozens of states. And while some states have written their laws to allow for hands-free use of emerging voice-activated texting technologies, many others haven’t
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There’s just one problem. Texting while driving is illegal in dozens of states. And while some states have written their laws to allow for hands-free use of emerging voice-activated texting technologies, many others haven’t
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Mega-Bucks Flow From Drug Cos. to Doctors
CBS News)
A dozen pharmaceutical companies have given doctors and other healthcare providers more than $760 million over the past two years - and those companies' sales comprise 40 percent of the U.S. market.
The numbers come from the non-profit journalism organization Pro Publica, which assembled and continues to update a database on the payments.
Mercilessly Fin-ished: Divers Find Shark Massacre Off Colombia Coast
More than 2,000 of the oceanic beasts were stripped of their fins and left for dead at the bottom of the Pacific.
Imagine the horror of the researchers who traveled to the Malpelo wildlife sanctuary off the coast of Colombia to study the hammerhead, Galápagos and silky sharks that inhabit the area: they found a number of them on the ocean floor, brutally murdered simply for their fins.
WIC Farmers Market Vouchers
Asking for your help again with the Farmers Markets....just need a reminder sent out that the WIC Farmers Market Vouchers HAVE TO BE used by the 31st at the authorized Farmers Markets.....there's still plenty of produce to be had.
The farmers really appreciate all your help.
Ohio Dentist Offers To Buy Back Halloween Candy
MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) - An Ohio dentist is offering to buy kids' trick-or-treating booty this Halloween, and he's even throwing in a toothbrush to sweeten the deal.
The Mansfield News Journal reports ( http://bit.ly/qjkD3Z) that dentist Craig Callen and his associates are offering kids $1 per pound of candy they bring in, with a 5-pound limit per child. The dentists are also holding a drawing for two children's bikes.
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The Mansfield News Journal reports ( http://bit.ly/qjkD3Z) that dentist Craig Callen and his associates are offering kids $1 per pound of candy they bring in, with a 5-pound limit per child. The dentists are also holding a drawing for two children's bikes.
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Welcome Home Maryland Greets Returning Troops
BALTIMORE -- Dozens of service members who landed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on Friday night were greeted by Operation Welcome Home Maryland.The servicemen and women arriving from Iraq and Afghanistan were passing through Baltimore on their way home to other cities.
Schools Fear Worst Budget Cuts Ahead
Educators across America are bracing for a tough reality. Even in a best-case scenario that assumes strong economic growth next year, it won't be until 2013 or later when districts see budget levels return to pre-recession levels -- and that means more cuts and layoffs are likely.
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Outdoor 'Sleepover' teaches Students About Homelessness
76 seniors spend the night at Our Daily Bread
High school seniors got a lesson this weekend in what it's like to sleep outdoors under cardboard when it rains.
It didn't rain exactly. While taking part in a "sleepover" outside a local soup kitchen, some of the students were soaked when a garden irrigation system unexpectedly turned on at 3 in the morning.
Nevertheless, a point was made.
Incident: DUI
Date of Incident: 20 October 2011
Location: Ocean Gateway, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Sean Paul McGrath, 27, Upper Marlboro, MD
Narrative: On 20 October 2011 at 7:56 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was flagged down by motorist who told the deputy about a pick- up truck travelling eastbound on Ocean Gateway that was all over the road. The deputy managed to find the vehicle and observed it swerving erratically and also speeding. The deputy stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Sean Paul McGrath of Upper Marlboro, MD. The deputy also detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from McGrath. The deputy administered field sobriety testing after which the deputy placed McGrath under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The deputy transported McGrath to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test. During the test, McGrath registered a .34.
The deputy also discovered that the registration plates on McGrath’s GMC pick-up truck were expired.
The deputy transported McGrath to the Central Booking facility where he was processed and booked into the Detention Center.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Operating a Motor Vehicle with an expired registration.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 21 October 2011
Location: 4500 block of Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kurt V. Otto, 55, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 21 October 2011 at 4:37 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a domestic situation in the 4500 block of Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputies learned that a domestic situation had been ongoing when Kurt Otto allegedly began brandishing a large kitchen knife while making threatening gestures towards family members.
The deputies located Otto inside the residence and recovered the knife the victims stated he used. Otto was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance,
Charges: Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Date of Incident: 20 October 2011
Location: Ocean Gateway, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Sean Paul McGrath, 27, Upper Marlboro, MD
Narrative: On 20 October 2011 at 7:56 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was flagged down by motorist who told the deputy about a pick- up truck travelling eastbound on Ocean Gateway that was all over the road. The deputy managed to find the vehicle and observed it swerving erratically and also speeding. The deputy stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Sean Paul McGrath of Upper Marlboro, MD. The deputy also detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from McGrath. The deputy administered field sobriety testing after which the deputy placed McGrath under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.
The deputy transported McGrath to the Maryland State Police barrack for a breath test. During the test, McGrath registered a .34.
The deputy also discovered that the registration plates on McGrath’s GMC pick-up truck were expired.
The deputy transported McGrath to the Central Booking facility where he was processed and booked into the Detention Center.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Operating a Motor Vehicle with an expired registration.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 21 October 2011
Location: 4500 block of Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kurt V. Otto, 55, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 21 October 2011 at 4:37 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a domestic situation in the 4500 block of Snow Hill Road in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputies learned that a domestic situation had been ongoing when Kurt Otto allegedly began brandishing a large kitchen knife while making threatening gestures towards family members.
The deputies located Otto inside the residence and recovered the knife the victims stated he used. Otto was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance,
Charges: Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
SEARCH ENDS FOR MISSING BALTIMORE CO. MAN AFTER APPARENT SUICIDE IN WEST VIRGINIA
(BALDWIN, MD) – Maryland State Police have ended the more than two-week search for a missing Baltimore County man after he was found yesterday in West Virginia, the victim of an apparent suicide.
The man is identified as Michael Diffenderffer, 52, of the 12000-block of Fork Road, Baldwin, MD. He had been reported missing to Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack late on October 5, 2011. His wife told troopers when she made the report that her husband had left her a note stating he was out, but would home for dinner that night. He did not return.
For more than two weeks, Maryland State Police had conducted an extensive search for Diffenderffer. Troopers had enlisted the assistance of multiple units within the State Police, as well as that of multiple other state and local police agencies in the region.
Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack were contacted about noon yesterday by West Virginia State Police, who reported they had found the body of a man tentatively identified as Diffenderffer. West Virginia troopers were called to Milo School Road in Morgan County after receiving a call from citizen who reported an abandoned vehicle on the property of a private hunting club.
Troopers found the body of Diffenderffer in his 2005 Acura MDX, along with two empty pill bottles. There were no signs of foul play.
West Virginia troopers said a local resident advised the vehicle had been parked there for about two weeks. The person did not report the vehicle to authorities until yesterday.
CONTACT: Lt. Chuck Moore
Cmdr., Bel Air Barrack
410-879-2101
The man is identified as Michael Diffenderffer, 52, of the 12000-block of Fork Road, Baldwin, MD. He had been reported missing to Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack late on October 5, 2011. His wife told troopers when she made the report that her husband had left her a note stating he was out, but would home for dinner that night. He did not return.
For more than two weeks, Maryland State Police had conducted an extensive search for Diffenderffer. Troopers had enlisted the assistance of multiple units within the State Police, as well as that of multiple other state and local police agencies in the region.
Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack were contacted about noon yesterday by West Virginia State Police, who reported they had found the body of a man tentatively identified as Diffenderffer. West Virginia troopers were called to Milo School Road in Morgan County after receiving a call from citizen who reported an abandoned vehicle on the property of a private hunting club.
Troopers found the body of Diffenderffer in his 2005 Acura MDX, along with two empty pill bottles. There were no signs of foul play.
West Virginia troopers said a local resident advised the vehicle had been parked there for about two weeks. The person did not report the vehicle to authorities until yesterday.
CONTACT: Lt. Chuck Moore
Cmdr., Bel Air Barrack
410-879-2101
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER AT STATE HOSPITAL
(JESSUP, MD) – Maryland State Police are charging a patient at a state hospital in Howard County tonight in connection with the murder of his roommate that occurred this afternoon.
The victim is identified as David Rico-Noyola, 22, formerly from Anne Arundel County, who was a patient at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital in Jessup, Md. He was pronounced dead by an emergency room doctor. His body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
The suspect is identified as Vitaly Davydov, 24, formerly of Montgomery County, who is a patient at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital in Jessup. After consultation with the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, Davydov is being charged tonight with first degree murder and second degree murder. He is currently in police custody and will be taken later tonight to the Howard County Detention Center for his initial appearance before a court commissioner.
The preliminary investigation by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit has revealed that shortly before 2:30 p.m. today, Davydov came out of the room he shared with Rico-Noyola on a maximum security wing and asked a security officer for assistance. The officer and hospital staff investigated further and found the victim on the floor of the room. They saw he had sustained trauma to his body and head and was bleeding. Davydov was detained by hospital police and emergency personnel were summoned.
A nurse had checked the room occupied by the victim and suspect less than 30 minutes before the victim was found assaulted. Both had been in the room at that time and nothing unusual was observed.
A motive for the murder has not been established at this time. The investigation is continuing.
The victim is identified as David Rico-Noyola, 22, formerly from Anne Arundel County, who was a patient at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital in Jessup, Md. He was pronounced dead by an emergency room doctor. His body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
The suspect is identified as Vitaly Davydov, 24, formerly of Montgomery County, who is a patient at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital in Jessup. After consultation with the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office, Davydov is being charged tonight with first degree murder and second degree murder. He is currently in police custody and will be taken later tonight to the Howard County Detention Center for his initial appearance before a court commissioner.
The preliminary investigation by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit has revealed that shortly before 2:30 p.m. today, Davydov came out of the room he shared with Rico-Noyola on a maximum security wing and asked a security officer for assistance. The officer and hospital staff investigated further and found the victim on the floor of the room. They saw he had sustained trauma to his body and head and was bleeding. Davydov was detained by hospital police and emergency personnel were summoned.
A nurse had checked the room occupied by the victim and suspect less than 30 minutes before the victim was found assaulted. Both had been in the room at that time and nothing unusual was observed.
A motive for the murder has not been established at this time. The investigation is continuing.
Delaware Transit Corporation Executive Director Leaving Agency For Position In New York
Dover -- Stephen Kingsberry, Executive Director of the Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), will be leaving his post on October 31, 2011 to assume the position of Deputy Director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
DTC operates as DART First State, providing Fixed Route bus, Paratransit, RideShare statewide, and state-funded commuter rail service under contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Kingsberry served as DTC's Executive Director since 2005, after joining the agency in 1999 as Development Director. He served previously with New York's Metropolitan Transit Administration and New Jersey Transit.
Secretary of Transportation Shailen Bhatt, stated, "Stephen Kingsberry has been a tireless advocate for expanded transit service in the state of Delaware and is to be commended for his service to transit riders statewide. On his watch, annual ridership grew from 9.2 million to over 12 million, including more than 1.15 million commuter rail trips. This represents an increase of more than thirty percent."
"His efforts introduced Sunday service in New Castle County, Saturday service in Kent County and weekday buses to Delaware City for the first time in over 40 years, despite repeated years of budget challenges," Bhatt said. "He also oversaw significant investments in transit infrastructure while serving as Executive Director, including creation of several new bus hubs and a service facility."
Kingsberry said that the decision to accept a position with the Port Authority was not an easy one. "It is difficult to leave DART whose employees have become like my Delaware family," he said. "However, knowing that Secretary Bhatt is strongly committed to transit and other forms of alternative transportation, I am confident they will continue to make progress in providing convenient, efficient transit services that meet the growing needs of customers."
Bhatt indicated a national search is underway to replace Kingsberry. John McGinnis, current Director of Operations, will serve as Acting Director until a new Executive Director is named.
DTC operates as DART First State, providing Fixed Route bus, Paratransit, RideShare statewide, and state-funded commuter rail service under contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Kingsberry served as DTC's Executive Director since 2005, after joining the agency in 1999 as Development Director. He served previously with New York's Metropolitan Transit Administration and New Jersey Transit.
Secretary of Transportation Shailen Bhatt, stated, "Stephen Kingsberry has been a tireless advocate for expanded transit service in the state of Delaware and is to be commended for his service to transit riders statewide. On his watch, annual ridership grew from 9.2 million to over 12 million, including more than 1.15 million commuter rail trips. This represents an increase of more than thirty percent."
"His efforts introduced Sunday service in New Castle County, Saturday service in Kent County and weekday buses to Delaware City for the first time in over 40 years, despite repeated years of budget challenges," Bhatt said. "He also oversaw significant investments in transit infrastructure while serving as Executive Director, including creation of several new bus hubs and a service facility."
Kingsberry said that the decision to accept a position with the Port Authority was not an easy one. "It is difficult to leave DART whose employees have become like my Delaware family," he said. "However, knowing that Secretary Bhatt is strongly committed to transit and other forms of alternative transportation, I am confident they will continue to make progress in providing convenient, efficient transit services that meet the growing needs of customers."
Bhatt indicated a national search is underway to replace Kingsberry. John McGinnis, current Director of Operations, will serve as Acting Director until a new Executive Director is named.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Best Sunday We Have Seen In A Very Long Time
Its not even 9:00 PM and we've already surpassed the best numbers I have seen this year for a Sunday. Obviously the word is buzzing around town about our sex offender Post and the Daily Times lack of professional journalism. It always cracks me up how they claim to have a certain standard, yet they rarely seem to follow that protocol. They, (the MSM) want to point fingers at Bloggers and suggest we can't be trusted because they, (MSM) have a standard they follow and they can be more trusted. Folks, it's a load of crap, don't buy it.
I'm very glad so many have chosen to come here today and read that article. I thank ALL of you for giving us your opinion. These sex offenders leave a lifetime of scars and memories to their victims and it is an absolute slap in the face when the states attorneys office is handed such incredible evidence and they purposely drop the ball.
Now, will you ever see the MSM pick up on our side of the story and challenge the states attorneys office. Heck no. Without this Blog you would be clueless as to what is REALLY going on here on the Eastern Shore. Nevertheless, we thank you for coming here today.
Multi-Agency Drug Investigation Nets Sussex Family
Location:
17000 block of Rottie Haven Road, Georgetown, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, October 21, 2011
Defendants(s)/Charge(s)/Bond Information:
Ashley L. Banks-20 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached/black tank top)
Drug Dealing (3 counts)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Bath Salts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (4 counts)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (2 counts)
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance without a prescription
Maintaining a Drug Property
Conspiracy Second Degree
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child (2 counts)
Committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution $70, 500 Secured Bond
Tabitha Banks-39 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached/black t-shirt)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Maintaining a Drug Property
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
Committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional $14,000 Secured Bond
Richard C. Banks Jr-41 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited while Possessing a Controlled Substance (5 counts)
Conspiracy Second Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (4 counts)
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child (2 counts)
Maintaining a Drug Property
Committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $55,000 Secured Bond
Suspect/Charges:
Richard C. Banks Sr-62 of Georgetown, DE (no photo available)
Receiving a Stolen Firearm
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited while Possessing a Controlled Substance
Manufacturing Marijuana
Maintaining a Drug Property
Will be formally charged pending arrest
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Georgetown-A Multi-Agency Drug Investigation initiated by Milford Police Department and then joined by the Delaware State Police and Bridgeville Police Department, culminated in a search warrant on Friday, October 21, 2011.
The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit, Delaware State Police Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Milford Police Department, and Probation and Parole completed a month long drug investigation by executing search warrants in the 17000 block Rottie Haven Road, west of Georgetown. As a result of the investigation and search warrants, Ashley Banks, Tabitha Banks, and Richard C. Banks Jr., were arrested. Richard C. Banks Sr. will be formally charged pending arrest.
As a result of the investigation and search warrant the following were seized:
32 pounds of marijuana
Prescription medication
Drug paraphernalia
49 firearms (long guns, pistols, semi-automatic rifles, and muzzleloaders)
Numerous boxes of various caliber ammunition
0.8 grams of “Bath Salts”
$12, 300.00 United States Currency
Ashley Banks, Tabitha Banks, and Richard C. Banks Jr., were charged with the above crimes and committed to correctional institutions.
Richard C. Banks Sr. will be formally charged pending arrest.
17000 block of Rottie Haven Road, Georgetown, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, October 21, 2011
Defendants(s)/Charge(s)/Bond Information:
Ashley L. Banks-20 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached/black tank top)
Drug Dealing (3 counts)
Possession of a Controlled Substance (Bath Salts)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (4 counts)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana (2 counts)
Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance without a prescription
Maintaining a Drug Property
Conspiracy Second Degree
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child (2 counts)
Committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution $70, 500 Secured Bond
Tabitha Banks-39 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached/black t-shirt)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Maintaining a Drug Property
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts)
Committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional $14,000 Secured Bond
Richard C. Banks Jr-41 of Georgetown, DE (photo attached)
Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana
Possession of Controlled Substance without a Prescription
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited while Possessing a Controlled Substance (5 counts)
Conspiracy Second Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (4 counts)
Unlawfully Dealing with a Child (2 counts)
Maintaining a Drug Property
Committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $55,000 Secured Bond
Suspect/Charges:
Richard C. Banks Sr-62 of Georgetown, DE (no photo available)
Receiving a Stolen Firearm
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited while Possessing a Controlled Substance
Manufacturing Marijuana
Maintaining a Drug Property
Will be formally charged pending arrest
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Georgetown-A Multi-Agency Drug Investigation initiated by Milford Police Department and then joined by the Delaware State Police and Bridgeville Police Department, culminated in a search warrant on Friday, October 21, 2011.
The Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit, Delaware State Police Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Milford Police Department, and Probation and Parole completed a month long drug investigation by executing search warrants in the 17000 block Rottie Haven Road, west of Georgetown. As a result of the investigation and search warrants, Ashley Banks, Tabitha Banks, and Richard C. Banks Jr., were arrested. Richard C. Banks Sr. will be formally charged pending arrest.
As a result of the investigation and search warrant the following were seized:
32 pounds of marijuana
Prescription medication
Drug paraphernalia
49 firearms (long guns, pistols, semi-automatic rifles, and muzzleloaders)
Numerous boxes of various caliber ammunition
0.8 grams of “Bath Salts”
$12, 300.00 United States Currency
Ashley Banks, Tabitha Banks, and Richard C. Banks Jr., were charged with the above crimes and committed to correctional institutions.
Richard C. Banks Sr. will be formally charged pending arrest.
Couple Linked To 5 Sussex County Burglaries
Location:
Plantation Park Development, Frankford, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Victim(s):
5 victims (5 residences)
Defendant(s)/Charge(s)/Bond Information:
Kristie L. Kirkpatrick-41 of Frankford, DE (photo attached)
Jeffrey J. Andrew-22 of Frankford, DE (photo attached)
25 total charges related to Burglary Second Degree, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools, and Conspiracy.
Kirkpatrick- committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $33,000 Secured Bond
Andrew-committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $16,000 Secured Bond.
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Frankford-The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Property Unit Detectives have charged a Frankford man and woman in connection with 5 residential burglaries that took place Wednesday evening, October 19, 2011 in the development of Plantation Park, west of Ocean View.
Delaware State Police Detectives have charged Kristie L. Kirkpatrick-41 and Jeffrey J. Andrew-22, both of Frankford, DE with a total of 25 charges related to Burglary Second Degree, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools, and Conspiracy. They have both been committed to correctional institutions listed above.
The arrest of the couple was the result of an unrelated investigation by the Delaware State Police Sussex County Governor’s Task Force that went to the residence of Jeffrey Andrew located in the 31000 block of Alabama Drive. Once inside the residence they located Andrew and Kirkpatrick, and also observed property that was consistent with the rash of recent burglaries. Troop 4 Property Unit detectives joined the investigation and were able to connect Kirkpatrick and Andrew for their involvement in the burglaries that took place in Plantation Park, last Wednesday evening. The duo would forcibly enter the residences through locked doors and windows. Once inside they would remove flat screen televisions, video game systems, and other property.
Detectives have recovered stolen property from these burglaries and are in the process of conducting an inventory to identify ownership of the items and will contact the victims when this process is complete.
Plantation Park Development, Frankford, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Victim(s):
5 victims (5 residences)
Defendant(s)/Charge(s)/Bond Information:
Kristie L. Kirkpatrick-41 of Frankford, DE (photo attached)
Jeffrey J. Andrew-22 of Frankford, DE (photo attached)
25 total charges related to Burglary Second Degree, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools, and Conspiracy.
Kirkpatrick- committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on $33,000 Secured Bond
Andrew-committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $16,000 Secured Bond.
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Frankford-The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Property Unit Detectives have charged a Frankford man and woman in connection with 5 residential burglaries that took place Wednesday evening, October 19, 2011 in the development of Plantation Park, west of Ocean View.
Delaware State Police Detectives have charged Kristie L. Kirkpatrick-41 and Jeffrey J. Andrew-22, both of Frankford, DE with a total of 25 charges related to Burglary Second Degree, Theft, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Burglar Tools, and Conspiracy. They have both been committed to correctional institutions listed above.
The arrest of the couple was the result of an unrelated investigation by the Delaware State Police Sussex County Governor’s Task Force that went to the residence of Jeffrey Andrew located in the 31000 block of Alabama Drive. Once inside the residence they located Andrew and Kirkpatrick, and also observed property that was consistent with the rash of recent burglaries. Troop 4 Property Unit detectives joined the investigation and were able to connect Kirkpatrick and Andrew for their involvement in the burglaries that took place in Plantation Park, last Wednesday evening. The duo would forcibly enter the residences through locked doors and windows. Once inside they would remove flat screen televisions, video game systems, and other property.
Detectives have recovered stolen property from these burglaries and are in the process of conducting an inventory to identify ownership of the items and will contact the victims when this process is complete.
BREAKING NEWS: Libya Liberated, Transitional Government Says
Libya announces end to 8-month civil war, declares itself liberated after decades-long rule by Muammar Qaddafi, who was captured, killed last week.
From Fox News
From Fox News
SOLYNDRA REDUX
Obama Gives $737 Million Dollar Loan To Solar Company Connected To Nancy Pelosi’s Brother In Law
Here’s a bit of news you probably won’t see on CNN or MSNBC.
Follow the bouncing ball of crony capitalism in three easy steps…
STEP 1: Today the Department of Energy announced $1 Billion in new loans to solar companies…
Much More Here
Follow the bouncing ball of crony capitalism in three easy steps…
STEP 1: Today the Department of Energy announced $1 Billion in new loans to solar companies…
Much More Here
Why Did We Really Stir Up Revolution In Libya?
Ever get that feeling that there was a hidden agenda to us helping out the Libyan rebels? Do you really think it was to protect the Libyan people? If that was true we would be helping those in Sudan and other small African villages where roving bands of thugs go around cutting off the hands and feet of defenseless citizens. No...the real reason was money. Checkout this video.
Ohio Governor Signs Executive Order On Dangerous Animals
(CNN) -- Ohio's governor on Friday signed an executive order covering ownership of dangerous wild animals, which will strengthen enforcement of existing laws, and said he will push for tighter regulations through legislation.
Gov. John Kasich spoke to reporters just days after authorities in his state used lethal force against exotic animals on the loose.
Md. Mental Patient Charged With Killing Roommate
JESSUP, Md. (AP) - The death of a 22-year-old patient in the maximum security wing of a Maryland state mental hospital has been ruled a homicide.
State police spokesman Greg Shipley said the medical examiner found Saturday that Clifton T. Perkins Hospital patient David Rico-Noyola died from multiple injuries including blunt force trauma. Shipley says that trauma to his upper body and head was likely inflicted by the hands of 24-year-old suspect Vitali Davydov, who has been charged with first- and second-degree murder and returned to Perkins.
Police: Freezer Body May Be Woman Missing Since '83
LEWISTON, Maine — The remains of a body that were found inside a storage unit by relatives of a man who had rented it and died earlier this month may be those of a woman who was reported missing in 1983, Maine State Police said Saturday.
Bachmann On The Spot In Iowa
WINTERSET, Iowa - Michele Bachmann tried to explain her health care policy to a worried woman without health insurance on Saturday, as her campaign tried to explain the embarrassing exodus of several New Hampshire staffers.
At a town hall meeting here, a woman who identified herself as a 63-year-old without health insurance challenged Bachmann about what she is going to do to replace President Obama's health care law.
Pope Names 3 New Saints, Man Disrupts Mass
Pope Benedict XVI named three new saints for the Catholic Church during a Mass Sunday in St. Peter's Square that was disrupted by a man who climbed out onto the upper colonnade of the square and burned a bible.
Vatican gendarmes, a bishop and the pope's own bodyguard talked the man back from the edge of the colonnade after he shouted, "Pope, where is Christ?" in English and threw the burned bible to the crowd below.
'Many Dead' As Powerful Earthquake Shakes Eastern Turkey's Van Province
ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish deputy prime minister says at least 45 buildings have collapsed after quake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.2 struck eastern Turkey Sunday, collapsing buildings and causing a number of deaths.
Police Arrest At Least 100 in Occupy Chicago Protests
CHICAGO – Anti-Wall Street demonstrators of the Occupy Chicago movement stood their ground in a downtown park in noisy but peaceful defiance of police orders to clear out, prompting at least 100 arrests early Sunday, authorities said.
Occupy Chicago spokesman Joshua Kaunert vowed after the arrests that protests would continue in the Midwest city.
Halloween Carnival
Wicomico High School
The Wicomico High School Class of 2012 will host a Halloween Carnival at the school from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 for anyone under age 12 (with chaperone). The carnival will feature face painting by WiHi student artists, Monster Freeze Dance, Halloween golf, ring toss, black cat craft, decorate a cupcake, and more. The carnival will take place in the Wicomico High Auditorium parking lot (rain location: WiHi cafeteria). Admission is $5, with proceeds supporting the WiHi senior class. 410-677-5146.
The Wicomico High School Class of 2012 will host a Halloween Carnival at the school from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 for anyone under age 12 (with chaperone). The carnival will feature face painting by WiHi student artists, Monster Freeze Dance, Halloween golf, ring toss, black cat craft, decorate a cupcake, and more. The carnival will take place in the Wicomico High Auditorium parking lot (rain location: WiHi cafeteria). Admission is $5, with proceeds supporting the WiHi senior class. 410-677-5146.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Troopers Investigate Suspicious Briefcase In Lewes
Location:
Wine and Spirits Liquor Store (Pelican Square Shopping Center), Coastal Highway and Postal Lane, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, October 21, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.
Resume:
Lewes-The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to the Pelican Square Shopping Center in Lewes last evening for the report of a suspicious briefcase.
On Friday, October 21, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Troopers responded to the Wine and Spirits Liquor Store after employees became concerned after discovering a suspicious briefcase that had been left inside the store unattended. Responding Troopers immediately evacuated the store and the adjoining Super Fresh Supermarket as a precaution and notified the DSP EOD Unit.
The Delaware State Police EOD Unit responded and examined the briefcase and determined it to be non explosive, containing papers and business forms, calculator, USB cords and office stationary items. The scene was declared safe at 1:00 a.m. with all units clearing.
“Troopers take this opportunity to encourage the public to become involved in the national “See Something, Say Something” Campaign. The effort urges the public to contact police if they see any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary, and assist by becoming force multipliers, acting as the eyes and ears for the Delaware State Police in combating terrorism.
The public can report suspicious activity by contacting Delaware’s Anti-Terrorism Tipline 1-800-FORCE-12 (1-800-367-2312) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Wine and Spirits Liquor Store (Pelican Square Shopping Center), Coastal Highway and Postal Lane, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, October 21, 2011 at 9:00 p.m.
Resume:
Lewes-The Delaware State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit responded to the Pelican Square Shopping Center in Lewes last evening for the report of a suspicious briefcase.
On Friday, October 21, 2011 at approximately 9:00 p.m. Troopers responded to the Wine and Spirits Liquor Store after employees became concerned after discovering a suspicious briefcase that had been left inside the store unattended. Responding Troopers immediately evacuated the store and the adjoining Super Fresh Supermarket as a precaution and notified the DSP EOD Unit.
The Delaware State Police EOD Unit responded and examined the briefcase and determined it to be non explosive, containing papers and business forms, calculator, USB cords and office stationary items. The scene was declared safe at 1:00 a.m. with all units clearing.
“Troopers take this opportunity to encourage the public to become involved in the national “See Something, Say Something” Campaign. The effort urges the public to contact police if they see any suspicious activity or anything out of the ordinary, and assist by becoming force multipliers, acting as the eyes and ears for the Delaware State Police in combating terrorism.
The public can report suspicious activity by contacting Delaware’s Anti-Terrorism Tipline 1-800-FORCE-12 (1-800-367-2312) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Days Later The Daily Times Continues To Promote Meals At SU
The word we're receiving is that these restaurants will consider putting a ban on advertising with The Daily Times, something the DT's had to know was coming but were willing to take the risk.
No doubt SU is getting a lot of attention and promotion on this matter, ALL of which has been FREE.
DOES WICOMICO COUNTY’S CHARTER REVIEW CHIEF WANT TO KILL THE TAX CAP?
This week’s “community forum” on the future of the tax revenue cap was very revealing. With the smoothness of a snake oil salesmen, Wayne Strausburg presented a barrage of data to support the notion that the tax burden on Wicomico County residents is low when compared to the other Eastern Shore counties, including those with much greater wealth (per capita), such as Talbot and Worcester.
Although he slickly sidestepped saying whether he would change or terminate the County’s tax revenue cap, it was obvious that he wants to substantially change or even eliminate the cap. Strausburg proposed major restructuring of the County’s tax revenue sources by reducing the “piggy-back” income tax significantly. That sounds great and will certainly be supported by some yokels, but it’s really snake oil made to look like champagne.
Because (as Strausburg also said) Wicomico County needs more total revenue, if its income tax rate – and, therefore, receipts from that tax – are reduced, how would the additional revenue be raised. That’s right, mostly from higher property taxes, by raising the tax rate. Ergo, Strausburg’s scheme would require killing or mortally wounding the tax revenue cap.
The property tax is much more regressive than the income tax, so the restructuring that Mr. Strausburg wants would hit most of us much harder than the more affluent (including him -?). And it would impact homeowners much more than renters. Plus, because of the lower assessed value of homes, the impact of his scheme on many residents, both owners and renters, could be catastrophic.
Hopefully, it won’t see the light of day – but don’t count on that because the Daily Times will be trumpeting it as the thing to do.
PS – wanna buy some champagne that smells sorta funny?
Random Thoughts
Kudoos
I want to commend Carroll County Commissioner Richard Rothschild for his effort to wake up a sleeping public to the dangers of UN Agenda 21 and its step child Plan Maryland. If you don't know much about this disastrous attack on American values check out this presentation: Agenda 21 For Dummies
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzEEgtOFFlM
Schoen writes, "What binds a large majority of the protesters together … is a deep commitment to left-wing policies: opposition to free-market capitalism and support for radical redistribution of wealth…" He bluntly concludes, "President Obama and the Democratic leadership are making a critical error in embracing the Occupy Wall Street movement -- and it may cost them the 2012 election." I sure hope Schoen's instincts are right, but Obama will have a huge war chest and the best campaign that money can buy.
Schoen writes, "What binds a large majority of the protesters together … is a deep commitment to left-wing policies: opposition to free-market capitalism and support for radical redistribution of wealth…" He bluntly concludes, "President Obama and the Democratic leadership are making a critical error in embracing the Occupy Wall Street movement -- and it may cost them the 2012 election." I sure hope Schoen's instincts are right, but Obama will have a huge war chest and the best campaign that money can buy.
I want to commend Carroll County Commissioner Richard Rothschild for his effort to wake up a sleeping public to the dangers of UN Agenda 21 and its step child Plan Maryland. If you don't know much about this disastrous attack on American values check out this presentation: Agenda 21 For Dummies
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzEEgtOFFlM
Phony Jobs Bill spin
FactCheck.org decided to take a look at Obama's jobs bill claim that it will create two million jobs. Here is their conclusion: "President Obama exaggerates when he claims 'independent economists' say his jobs bill 'would create nearly 2 million jobs.' The median estimate in a survey of 34 economists showed 288,000 jobs could be saved or created over two years under the president's plan." Mrk Zandy of Moodys says "Beginning in 2013, and certainly into 2014, the plan is a drag on the economy because the stimulus starts fading away," while Obama's tax increases remain in effect.
More Green
Fisker, an electric car company that received a $529 million federal government loan guarantee is assembling its first line of cars in Finland. They claim they could not find a facility in the United States capable of doing the work but predict they will eventually be building thousands of these cars. Well maybe, but they are pretty costly and they don't save much fuel. electric vehicle makers pretend that the electricity to charge the car comes from magic pixies sprinkling pixie dust rather than burning fossil fuels. In fact fossil fuels are utilized somewhere to make that electricity. And with that understanding, the Fisker miles per gallon is about the same as an SUV - around 20 MPG' What kind of market exists for Fisker's $97,000 electric car? So far "Government Motors" has only managed to sell 4,000 of the $41,000 taxpayer-subsidized Chevy Volt. Want to bet the taxpayer will get stuck again?
Political Genius
The political geniuses in Louisiana have passed a law that bans cash on all second-hand transactions. Now if someone holds a garage sale and accepts cash for their old record collection, they’ve broken the law. And no cash at the rummage sale or if you sell your old bike to your buddy. And it hurts the small business owner of a second hand shop who will have to pay transaction costs associated with a credit card swipe because the customer can't pay in cash. WOW. What a great country.
The Economist has some terrible statistics:
Over 6 million Americans, more than 40% of all those unemployed, have now been out of work for more than six months. Most of these, 4.5 million, haven’t worked for a year or more. This crisis of long-term joblessness is unprecedented in the post-war period. Workers are escaping unemployment more slowly than at any time since 1948. The long-term unemployed are struggling most. For the first time in decades, jobless workers are more likely to drop out of the labor force (and cease to be counted as unemployed) than to get a job.
Misery Index
Ballooning prices and high unemployment have created a miserable economic reality— the worst in more than 28 years, according to the “misery index.” This is a measure which is put together by adding the national unemployment rate to the increase in consumer prices. The misery index rose to 13 in September, up from 10.7 in the same period last year. While it is still a lot lower than Jimmy Carter days, if inflation takes off the index will soar.
Reapportionment:
As you have read, In western Maryland a district is being reformed to include a large chunk of Montgomery County for the purpose of taking out Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, one of only two Republicans out of the eight Maryland Congressional districts. The real devil in the details in this scenario poses serious concerns for Montgomery County minorities who represent over 50% of the population. Now all three of the new districts there are designed with less than 35% minority population. This may be a violation of federal law that mandates majority minority districts must be created wherever they can
Pensions - private vs. public
Most 55-year-olds don't have pensions. Just 26% of people older than 55 get a retirement benefit from a former employer, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. The average pension in 2009 was $13,007 for private-sector retirees and $25,286 for public retirees. The average pension for 455 retired federal lawmakers is $57,590, according to the Congressional Research Service
The stars, stripes and a pink slip:
Sean May was fired last week by the Casa Monica hotel in St. Augustine, Fla., for refusing to take off a lapel pin displaying the American flag. He says he had been wearing it on a daily basis for some two years... With the hotel showing no signs of reconsidering the decision, locals were planning to organize a boycott on behalf of May. Were such a movement to take off, May would become just the latest American worker to be in the spotlight of a lapel pin controversy.
As was reported on AOL Jobs in 2009, Florida-based Home Deport cashier Trevor Keezor was fired for refusing to take off an American flag pin that had an inscription that read, "One nation under God, indivisible." Keezor said that he was wearing the pin out of solidarity with his brother, then on a second tour of duty in Iraq for the National Guard. Home Depot's rationale was of a piece with that of the Casa Monica.
The continuing saga of Occupy Wall Street
In an op-ed in a recent Wall Street Journal, Doug Schoen,the former Clinton pollster warns Democrats not to embrace the Occupy Wall Street movement. Schoen sent one of the top researchers at his polling firm into the OWS crowd to interview 200 demonstrators. Here are some of his findings:
· 65% believe government should provide "health care, a college education, and a secure retirement—no matter the cost."
· "48% say they will vote to re-elect [Obama] in 2012, while at least a quarter won't vote."
· 31% "would support violence to advance their agenda."
Schoen writes, "What binds a large majority of the protesters together … is a deep commitment to left-wing policies: opposition to free-market capitalism and support for radical redistribution of wealth…" He bluntly concludes, "President Obama and the Democratic leadership are making a critical error in embracing the Occupy Wall Street movement -- and it may cost them the 2012 election." I sure hope Schoen's instincts are right, but Obama will have a huge war chest and the best campaign that money can buy.
Man Robbed/Assaulted During Illegal Drug Transaction
Location:
Salem Center (parking lot), 1605 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 1:10 a.m.
Victim:
23 year old male
Suspect(s):
4-5 black males, 20-25 years of age, 5’06-5’10” tall (no further description). One suspect armed with unknown type handgun.
Suspect Vehicle described as an older style minivan (no further description)
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Newark-Delaware State Troopers are investigating the robbery and assault of a 23 year old man as he attempted to purchase marijuana, early this morning.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at approximately 1:10 a.m. as the victim was meeting with the suspects to purchase marijuana in the parking lot in the area of the Wawa Store. Investigation indicates that the victim entered what was described as an older model minivan that was occupied by the four to five suspects. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and then the victim was assaulted by all of the suspects inside of the minivan. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and removed the victim’s pants and shoes, before throwing him out of the vehicle. The minivan fled the parking lot in an unknown direction. The victim received facial injuries but declined medical treatment. Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Salem Center (parking lot), 1605 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 1:10 a.m.
Victim:
23 year old male
Suspect(s):
4-5 black males, 20-25 years of age, 5’06-5’10” tall (no further description). One suspect armed with unknown type handgun.
Suspect Vehicle described as an older style minivan (no further description)
Resume:
Newark-Delaware State Troopers are investigating the robbery and assault of a 23 year old man as he attempted to purchase marijuana, early this morning.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at approximately 1:10 a.m. as the victim was meeting with the suspects to purchase marijuana in the parking lot in the area of the Wawa Store. Investigation indicates that the victim entered what was described as an older model minivan that was occupied by the four to five suspects. One of the suspects displayed a handgun and then the victim was assaulted by all of the suspects inside of the minivan. The suspects took an undisclosed amount of cash and removed the victim’s pants and shoes, before throwing him out of the vehicle. The minivan fled the parking lot in an unknown direction. The victim received facial injuries but declined medical treatment. Troopers are continuing their investigation into this incident.
If anyone has any information in reference to this incident, they are asked to contact the Robbery Unit at Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 Extension #6 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Information may also be provided via the internet at http://www.tipsubmit.com/
Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
Today's Wildlife Photo
"Picture from IPad. Wait until you see the ones off the camera. We saw her stalking her meal."
Dominion Says Nuclear Reactors Ready To Restart
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) - Two Virginia nuclear reactors shut down since an earthquake hit the state in August did not suffer damage that would prevent them from running and are ready to restart, the plant's operator told the government Friday.
But the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's review is continuing and the agency has not decided whether the reactors at the North Anna Power Station in Mineral, Va., should return to service.
25 Foot Whale Washes Up On Assateague
A 25 foot long whale just washed up on the south side of Assateague Island near the Virginia line.
Missing Deer Update
Mr Albero,
My Name is Jennifer Mansfield. I saw your post about the missing deer
the other day and thought you may be interested in the outcome. I had
a friend stop by saying they heard that it was on WBOC.com, so we
looked. My friend recognized the store as the one on Nanticoke Rd, as
she lived in that area she went there yesterday at lunchtime. The
girls working told her that the deer showed up late Tuesday and
"bunked down" in the back yard, with several people stopping, petting,
getting pics.....etc. On Wednesday a customer called DNR on him and
they (DNR) came out and picked him up. According to the girls DNR was
very nasty to them stating that they were going to destroy the deer
and they could have the store closed down by the health department.
Their reasons were all the Diseases that deer carry, anyone who
touched the deer and entered the store "compromised" the health and
welfare of the other people in and out of the store. If this is true
then they need to ban all hunters from entering any place of business,
after hunting, for the entire hunting season. I have done extensive
research and there are 6 diseases that deer can harbor. Only 1 (brain
abscess) is stated to not be consumed by humans, no other diseases are
transmittable to humans. Therefore DNR lied. I just wanted to put out
there the callous arrogance of the DNR. This deer was only trying to
survive and did not deserve to be destroyed! I hope you have the
willingness and the contacts to put this out there.
Thank You
NPR Drops Opera Show Over Show Host's D.C. Protest Involvement
This undated handout photo provided by WDAV shows Lisa Simeone. Simeone, a freelance radio host was fired from a documentary program that airs on NPR affiliates after she became a spokeswoman for a Washington protest because her producers believed she violated the public radio network's code of ethics, the host said Thursday.
WASHINGTON – NPR will no longer distribute the member station-produced program "World of Opera" to about 60 stations across the country because the show host helped organize an ongoing Washington protest, a network official said Friday evening.
Panel OKs Dogfish Rezoning Application
MILTON — Dogfish Head Brewery's request to rezone recently acquired land has cleared the first hurdle.
Milton Planning & Zoning Commission voted 3-1 to recommend approval of an amendment to the town's comprehensive plan and to accept Dogfish's application to rezone 39.6 acres adjacent to its current facility from residential to light industrial.
Commission Gives Bloom Energy The Go-Ahead
Delmarva Power raises rates to pay for project
SUSSEX COUNTY — Delaware Public Service Commission has voted unanimously to allow Bloom Energy to move forward with a plan to set up shop in Delaware.
The Oct. 18 vote allows Bloom Energy to build a manufacturing center, which is expected to create more than 900 jobs, but it also means an increase in utility fees for Delmarva Power customers.
HISTORICAL COMMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER 10-22-11
The Hardy Boys
Since the first book was published in 1927, an American institution has been the Hardy Boys mystery series. They are still published today although the tone and language is more in tune with modern times. The best reading is from the ones published the year in which they were written. In the early books there were no modern conveniences that kids have today. The Hardy brothers, Frank and Joe, were always getting into some sort of scrape with bad guys and managed to get out through their own wiles and determination.
My first experience with them began in the late 1940’s. A man that worked with my father had a son that went off to college and he had a lot of the early Hardy Boys books. They sat around until I was old enough to read them and then I was hooked. I kept them long after I finished with them and read them to my sons as they were growing up. For about five years, I read two chapters a night before they went to bed. Since they were each exactly twenty-five chapters long and each chapter was ten pages, this worked out to a nice time frame.
The original six books were written by a Canadian named Leslie McFarlane under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. They are still published today under that name. Leslie McFarlane only received $25 each for those historical volumes. He sold the rights to the New Jersey publisher named Edward Stratemeyer. Mr. Stratemeyer had a company that employed ghostwriters to expand into a book the outline for the twenty five chapters which he would provide for them. The company was also responsible for putting out in the same manner all the Nancy Drew mysteries. At one time, the Stratemeyer Syndicate was responsible for about 90% of all children’s books.
It is really hard to interest children today in reading, but there is nothing like a good book. If a love of books is instilled in children at an early age, then it may be with them throughout their lives. Reading to a child at night is a good way to get them settled down. I know the half hour or so we spent reading every night was beneficial to all.
Maybe I will get into another favorite of mine sometime and that is the Uncle Wigglely series by Howard Garis. My children loved them, too.
Massive Fish Kill Adjacent to Chinese Solar Plant
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against JinkoSolar Holding Company, Ltd.
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Getting Distracted from the Real Issues of ADHD
Yes, it’s a real disorder. Why are we still so disposed to thinking it’s overdiagnosed?
The outcry this week in response to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to publish new treatment guidelines for Attention-Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder in children ages 4 to 18 (as opposed to age 6 to 12, as was the case previously,) has been largely focused on the fear that the change will vastly increase the number of very young children being diagnosed with ADHD and pump younger and younger kids full of medication.
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The outcry this week in response to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to publish new treatment guidelines for Attention-Deficity/Hyperactivity Disorder in children ages 4 to 18 (as opposed to age 6 to 12, as was the case previously,) has been largely focused on the fear that the change will vastly increase the number of very young children being diagnosed with ADHD and pump younger and younger kids full of medication.
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Ruth Madoff Regretted Standing By Bernie, Daughter-in-Law Says
Ruth Madoff refused to turn her back on her notorious husband, Bernie, despite a desperate plea from her suicidal son. It was only on the day last December when Mark Madoff killed himself that Ruth expressed regret for her decision, saying in an email to his widow, "What a fool I was."
Battle Over Prayer Continues In Sussex County
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”
First Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionSussex County’s defiance of requests to stop saying the Lord’s Prayer to open meetings is headed to federal court next year. Oral arguments are due to be presented in January 2012 in U.S. District Court.
On June 30, Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a lawsuit on behalf of four Sussex County residents who say the prayer is sectarian and unconstitutional because it promotes the Christian religion over all others.
Auditor: Mariner Band Boosters Money Mismanaged
Unauthorized bank account was opened
An audit of the Mariner Middle School band boosters has uncovered an unauthorized bank account opened by the band director who then mismanaged funds, state auditors say.
The report found a reducation of nearly $10,000 in the band boosters bank account from 2008 to 2010, according to the report. However, Chief Administrative Auditor Kathleen O'Donnell said there's no way to tell how much is actually missing because no one was checking it. Band boosters also tend to handle a lot of cash, which can be tough to track, she said.
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