Once again Judge Jed Rakoff, also known as the only person in the Southern District of New York who calls out the SEC consistently and routinely on their corruption, has ruined the day for both Mary Schapiro and for Vic Pandit, by making the proposed $285 million MBS fraud settlement wrist slap null and void, and setting a trial date for July 16, 2012 in which Citigroup will actually face a jury and defend itself to peers instead of to future Citi employees in the form of SEC porn addicts. It is unclear if the reversal is a bigger slap in the face for Citi or for the SEC, but one thing is certain: both parties are to be massively embarassed as a result of this ruling which essentially says that both entities are culpable - the first of committing a far greater crime than the $285 mm fine deems fit, and the second of being a complicit enabler of precisely this kind of criminal behavior which it then fines with some token amount and things can continue as they were. And just like in the case of SEC vs BofA, Rakoff crucifies the SEC's worthless organizationL: "the Court concludes, regretfully, that the proposed Consent Judgment is neither fair, nor reasonable, nor adequate, nor in the public interest." He continues: "Most fundamentally, this is because it does not provide the Court with a sufficient evidentiary basis to know whether the requested relief is justified under any of these standards. Purely private parties can settle a case without ever agreeing on the facts, for all that is required is that a plaintiff dismiss his complaint. But when a public agency asks a court to become its partner in enforcement by imposing wide-ranging injunctive remedies on a defendant, enforced by the formidable judicial power of contempt, the court, and the public, need some knowledge of what the underlying facts are: for otherwise, the court becomes a mere handmaiden to a settlement privately negotiated on the basis of unknown facts, while the public is deprived of ever knowing the truth in a matter of obvious public importance." It really, really is time for Schapiro to resign after this gross public smackdown by a member of the court who has just chided her for not doing precisely what she is paid millions to do. That said we can only hope that Rakoff does not drop the ball like he did last time around when he was about to sue Ken Lewis yet pulled out in the last minute. Realistically, what happens is SEC will fine Citi with a much greater fine, probably $500MM or so, and Rakoff will end up approving the settlement, because as the status quo slowly implodes, nothing really changes until everything finally crashes.
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Is Bernanke Leaking Inside Information To Goldman Sachs?
Bloomberg reports:
The biggest bond dealers in the U.S. say the Federal Reserve is poised to start a new round of stimulus, injecting more money into the economy by purchasing mortgage securities instead of Treasuries.
Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and his fellow policy makers, who bought $2.3 trillion of Treasury and mortgage-related bonds between 2008 and June, will start another program next quarter, 16 of the 21 primary dealers of U.S. government securities that trade with the central bank said in a Bloomberg News survey last week. The Fed may buy about $545 billion in home-loan debt, based on the median of the 10 firms that provided estimates.
Now how the hell could primary dealers, who include Goldman Sachs and other banksters, know this, unless Fed chairman Bernanke and other Fed officials are leaking this information to the favored elite?
I mean, as a Primary Dealer, do you just one day wake up and say to yourself, "Aha, the Fed is going to buy about $545 billion in home-loan debt, next quarter." And 16 primary dealers all had this same vision?
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The biggest bond dealers in the U.S. say the Federal Reserve is poised to start a new round of stimulus, injecting more money into the economy by purchasing mortgage securities instead of Treasuries.
Fed Chairman Ben S. Bernanke and his fellow policy makers, who bought $2.3 trillion of Treasury and mortgage-related bonds between 2008 and June, will start another program next quarter, 16 of the 21 primary dealers of U.S. government securities that trade with the central bank said in a Bloomberg News survey last week. The Fed may buy about $545 billion in home-loan debt, based on the median of the 10 firms that provided estimates.
Now how the hell could primary dealers, who include Goldman Sachs and other banksters, know this, unless Fed chairman Bernanke and other Fed officials are leaking this information to the favored elite?
I mean, as a Primary Dealer, do you just one day wake up and say to yourself, "Aha, the Fed is going to buy about $545 billion in home-loan debt, next quarter." And 16 primary dealers all had this same vision?
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US Home Prices Decline, Highlighting Fragility Of Market
U.S. single-family home prices declined in September, highlighting the fragility of a market that is struggling to get back on its feet, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday.
The S&P/Case Shiller composite index of 20 metropolitan areas fell 0.6 percent from August on a seasonally adjusted basis. A Reuters poll of economists had forecast no change.
Prices in August were also revised to show a decline of 0.3 percent after originally being reported as unchanged.
COMFORTABLY NUMB
As I observe the zombie like reactions of Americans to our catastrophic economic highway to collapse, the continued plundering and pillaging of the national treasury by criminal Wall Street bankers, non-enforcement of existing laws against those who committed the largest crime in history, and reaction to young people across the country getting beaten, bludgeoned, shot with tear gas and pepper sprayed by police, I can’t help but wonder whether there is anyone home. Why are most Americans so passively accepting of these calamitous conditions? How did we become so comfortably numb? I’ve concluded Americans have chosen willful ignorance over thoughtful critical thinking due to their own intellectual laziness and overpowering mind manipulation by the elite through their propaganda emitting media machines. Some people are awaking from their trance, but the vast majority is still slumbering or fuming at erroneous perpetrators.
Both the Tea Party movement and the Occupy Wall Street movement are a reflection of the mood change in the country, which is a result of government overreach, political corruption, dysfunctional economic policies, and a financial system designed to enrich the few while defrauding the many. The common theme is anger, frustration and disillusionment with a system so badly broken it appears unfixable through the existing supposedly democratic methods. The system has been captured by an oligarchy of moneyed interests from the financial industry, mega-corporations, and military industrial complex, protected by their captured puppets in Washington DC and sustained by the propaganda peddling corporate media. The differences in political parties are meaningless as they each advocate big government solutions to all social, economic, foreign relations, and monetary issues.
There is confusion and misunderstanding regarding the culprits in this drama. It was plain to me last week when I read about a small group of concerned citizens in the next town over who decided to support the Occupy movement by holding a nightly peaceful march to protest the criminal syndicate that is Wall Street and a political system designed to protect them. My local paper asked for people’s reaction to this Constitutional exercising of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. Here is a sampling of the comments:
“What are those Occupy people thinking?! The whole concept is foreign to me. There are always going to be the haves and the have nots. Get over it. Blame yourself for not paying more attention in school or not working hard enough. Just wish people would take responsibility.”
“If they worked half as hard actually working as they do being a pain in everyone else’s ass, they’d be rich! Being born does not guarantee success or wealth. Only hard work does. Maybe we should let them all occupy a jail cell or two.”
“If the goal is to irritate hardworking suburban commuters on their way home, that sounds like the perfect time and location.”
“Let’s hope they don’t pitch tents and trash Lansdale. They need to look for a job, not occupy the streets.”
“I work, and even if I wasn’t working I wouldn’t (march); I would be out looking for a JOB!”
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Both the Tea Party movement and the Occupy Wall Street movement are a reflection of the mood change in the country, which is a result of government overreach, political corruption, dysfunctional economic policies, and a financial system designed to enrich the few while defrauding the many. The common theme is anger, frustration and disillusionment with a system so badly broken it appears unfixable through the existing supposedly democratic methods. The system has been captured by an oligarchy of moneyed interests from the financial industry, mega-corporations, and military industrial complex, protected by their captured puppets in Washington DC and sustained by the propaganda peddling corporate media. The differences in political parties are meaningless as they each advocate big government solutions to all social, economic, foreign relations, and monetary issues.
There is confusion and misunderstanding regarding the culprits in this drama. It was plain to me last week when I read about a small group of concerned citizens in the next town over who decided to support the Occupy movement by holding a nightly peaceful march to protest the criminal syndicate that is Wall Street and a political system designed to protect them. My local paper asked for people’s reaction to this Constitutional exercising of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly. Here is a sampling of the comments:
“What are those Occupy people thinking?! The whole concept is foreign to me. There are always going to be the haves and the have nots. Get over it. Blame yourself for not paying more attention in school or not working hard enough. Just wish people would take responsibility.”
“If they worked half as hard actually working as they do being a pain in everyone else’s ass, they’d be rich! Being born does not guarantee success or wealth. Only hard work does. Maybe we should let them all occupy a jail cell or two.”
“If the goal is to irritate hardworking suburban commuters on their way home, that sounds like the perfect time and location.”
“Let’s hope they don’t pitch tents and trash Lansdale. They need to look for a job, not occupy the streets.”
“I work, and even if I wasn’t working I wouldn’t (march); I would be out looking for a JOB!”
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California City Allows 'Hangtown Dummy' To Remain On Street
The historical "Hangtown Dummy" has returned to Placerville, Calif., and local authorities are allowing it to remain dangling in the town square as a reminder of the city's past practice of holding public hangings.
The dummy was put up in the 1930s, and remained a fixture outside the Hangman's Tree Bar on Main Street in Placerville -- called Hangtown from 1849 to 1854 -- until a few years ago when the pub closed. The replica returned in time for Halloween this year and the Placerville City Council said it will stay put.
Cops: Father Killed 3-Year-Old In Washing Machine
French police charged a man with murder this week after he allegedly put his 3-year-old son into a washing machine and turned it on, according to reports.
Neighbors said the man was punishing the boy, named Bastien, for misbehaving at nursery school, Le Parisien(link in French) newspaper reported.
If You Want The Best Electronics Deals, Wait A Few Days
Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday grab the headlines, those who wait until the first week of December to buy electronics may score the best deals. According to research by a University of Washington computer science professor, gadgets hit their lowest price levels after the deal-hunting crowds have thinned out a bit.
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'We the People' versus 'We the Corporation': Sentiment Builds for Banning Corporate Personhood, But Tough Road Ahead.
Across the country, momentum has been building for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution declaring that the democratic rights and freedoms granted to people do not apply to corporations and corporate entities.
In November alone, local voters in Colorado, Montana, Maine, Wisconsin and California passed various resolutions to ban corporate personhood. Seven bills have been introduced in the current Congress, including four this month—including amendment proposals. Public interest groups have been gathering petition signatures, all with an eye to the two-year anniversary of a Supreme Court ruling, known as Citizens United, which granted significant new political powers to corporations by ending a century-old prohibition on directly spending money from their corporate treasuries for political campaigns.
In November alone, local voters in Colorado, Montana, Maine, Wisconsin and California passed various resolutions to ban corporate personhood. Seven bills have been introduced in the current Congress, including four this month—including amendment proposals. Public interest groups have been gathering petition signatures, all with an eye to the two-year anniversary of a Supreme Court ruling, known as Citizens United, which granted significant new political powers to corporations by ending a century-old prohibition on directly spending money from their corporate treasuries for political campaigns.
Possible Armed Robber On The Loose In Salisbury
Keremore Pharmacy was robbed at gunpoint. A white male, blue jeans, black jacket and a black ski mask in being chased on foot by Police behind the Budweiser Beer Plant.
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UPDATE: SPD is reviewing video and WCSO has their K-9 out searching for suspect.
UPDATE #2: They have two people detained and witnesses coming out to identify suspects.
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UPDATE: SPD is reviewing video and WCSO has their K-9 out searching for suspect.
UPDATE #2: They have two people detained and witnesses coming out to identify suspects.
Homeland Security Cracks Down On Counterfeit Goods
The Justice and Homeland Security Departments are launching a crackdown on counterfeit goods, according to the Associated Press. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it has shut down 150 websites selling fake merchandise. ICE Director John Morton warns, some counterfeit property poses health and safety risks. Attorney General Eric Holder will announce a campaign later today to warn the public to avoid counterfeit goods. Imitations range from sports jerseys to computer parts.
Cain 'Reassessing' Campaign After Affair Allegation
(CNN) -- Embattled Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain told his staff Tuesday he is "reassessing" the viability of his campaign in the wake of a new allegations he engaged in a lengthy extramarital affair, CNN has learned.
One top campaign source told CNN he expects a decision "within a few days," based on whether Cain's fund-raising dries up.
Another source familiar with internal campaign deliberations told CNN the question now is "money and support." The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the already small campaign operation would likely have to lay off some staffers.
One top campaign source told CNN he expects a decision "within a few days," based on whether Cain's fund-raising dries up.
Another source familiar with internal campaign deliberations told CNN the question now is "money and support." The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the already small campaign operation would likely have to lay off some staffers.
The Fight Over Who Will Hold Terrorists
A new policy would require all suspected terrorists to be held in military custody, the Associated Press reported. But the FBI says that's too restrictive. FBI Director Robert Mueller raised his concerns in a letter to lawmakers. Mueller says the requirement would have a negative impact on open terrorism investigations and discourage detainees from cooperating with the United States. Republican lawmakers disagreed saying the bill was bipartisan and built to create clear lines of authority when it comes to handling suspected terrorists. The policy is tied to a massive Defense bill currently being crafted in Congress.
American Airlines Files For Bankruptcy Protection
American Airlines' parent company AMR Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, the company said Tuesday, in an attempt to get costs and debt under control.
"American expects to continue normal business operations throughout the reorganization process, and the business will continue to be operated by the company's management," AMR said in a statement.
The nation's third-largest airline said it would be operating normal flight schedules and honoring tickets, as usual, during the process. It added its frequent flyer program is not affected.
6 Tips For Avoiding Early Retirement Seminar Scams
The idea of retiring early — putting the workday behind you and living a life of leisure before you're too old to enjoy it — is incredibly tempting and there is no shortage of not-so-nice people out there willing to stoke that pipe dream at seminars where smooth-talking speakers make it all seem so attainable. Alas, it's not so simple and a lot of these seminars will do nothing but leave you with less money than you had beforehand.
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BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Conrad Murray Gets 4 Years Behind Bars for Michael Jackson's Death
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, sentenced to four years behind bars after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the King of Pop.
Source Fox News
Becoming Santa: More Than a Red Suit and 'Ho, Ho, Ho!'
At 5-feet 10-inches and 280 pounds with snowy white whiskers, Jack Sanderson is the embodiment of the classic Coca-Cola Santa Claus.
He reluctantly took on the role after his father died one Christmas, and he couldn't bear the thought of facing another holiday without him.
The real estate agent and actor from Los Angeles enrolled at the Victor Nevada Santa School. He spent $600 on a red suit, learned how to die his real beard white and to artfully avoid promising what Santa cannot deliver.
He reluctantly took on the role after his father died one Christmas, and he couldn't bear the thought of facing another holiday without him.
The real estate agent and actor from Los Angeles enrolled at the Victor Nevada Santa School. He spent $600 on a red suit, learned how to die his real beard white and to artfully avoid promising what Santa cannot deliver.
Safeway Security Guard Bans 4-Year-Old From Store For Eating Dried Apricots
Three decades later, I still have a very vivid memory of the day I learned about shoplifting. My mom was in the checkout line at Acme and I was eye-level with the candy rack and oh man did that Rolo look tasty. So I took it, because that's what I thought you did. I was wrong and was told so by my horrified mother when I offered her some chocolate a few minutes later. She took me back in, paid for the Rolo and explained to me about shoplifting. I'm just lucky I didn't pilfer that treat from the Safeway in Everett, Washington.
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American Adults Are Fatter Than In 1990 And Happy About It
The bad news is Americans are fatter today than they were in 1990, says a new Gallup poll. But the good news is that the average U.S. citizen isn't bumming about it, and instead, we're pretty content with the extra poundage.
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Woman With Terminal Cancer Can't Get Airline Ticket Refund
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- A woman claims a dream family trip is being cancelled because of her terminal cancer, and the airline is refusing to refund the money for her ticket.
The McKain family would have been taking off from BWI Airport leaving to Belize in January. But now they aren't going anywhere and they're out of $4200.
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The McKain family would have been taking off from BWI Airport leaving to Belize in January. But now they aren't going anywhere and they're out of $4200.
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2 men charged with assault after crashing party
MILTON, Del. (AP) -- Milton police say two men are accused of crashing a party and then assaulting three women.
Police said on Monday that charges against 19-year-old Brandon Satchell, of Georgetown, Del., and 19-year-old Brandon Hopkins, of Millsboro, Del., include second-degree assault terroristic
threatening and strangulation. Police say the party was held Nov. 11 and the two men became disorderly.
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Police said on Monday that charges against 19-year-old Brandon Satchell, of Georgetown, Del., and 19-year-old Brandon Hopkins, of Millsboro, Del., include second-degree assault terroristic
threatening and strangulation. Police say the party was held Nov. 11 and the two men became disorderly.
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Coyote???
Anyone have any information about an unconfirmed coyote killed last night in Pittsville???
NJ officials want answers about Delaware refinery
SALEM, N.J. (AP) -- Officials in southern New Jersey want to know why they weren't alerted when an oil refinery in Delaware released chemicals into the air.
A power failure on Sunday night caused the Delaware City Refinery to burn off 1,000 pounds of carbon monoxide, 10 pounds of toxic hydrogen cyanide, 100 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 500
pounds of sulfur dioxide.
Residents across the Delaware River in Salem County could see flames from the plant's incinerator towers and feel rumblings during the flaring process.
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A power failure on Sunday night caused the Delaware City Refinery to burn off 1,000 pounds of carbon monoxide, 10 pounds of toxic hydrogen cyanide, 100 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 500
pounds of sulfur dioxide.
Residents across the Delaware River in Salem County could see flames from the plant's incinerator towers and feel rumblings during the flaring process.
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My Ride Into Work This Morning 11-29-11
If you were up early enough this morning you also experienced a very heavy downpour. This was east bound Rt. 50 at the Bypass split to business Rt. 50.Vermont Man Kills Himself After Fatally Shooting Friend In Deer Hunting Accident
A Vermont man took his own life Saturday after accidentally killing his friend in a deer hunting accident, police said.
Authorities said they believe 49-year-old Timothy Bolognani, of Readsboro, Vt., killed himself with a hunting rifle after accidentally shooting his friend, 39-year-old Benjamin Birch, while the two were hunting for deer Saturday morning, the Bennington Banner reported.
The two men were reportedly hunting in woods about a mile west of Howe Pond Road in Readsboro with another friend, identified as Mark Colford.
Police said that when they responded to the scene, they found Bolognani and Birch dead from gunshot wounds, according to the newspaper.
Stop The Holidays From Putting Stress On Your Relationship
It's the most wonderful time of the year--unless you just got dumped, that is. Unfortunately with the approaching holidays so comes the end of many relationships. So why are the holidays so fraught with break-ups? And what can a newly single gal do to keep her holiday cheer?
We asked Tina B. Tessina, PhD, (aka "Dr. Romance") psychotherapist and author of The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again why so many relationships seem to fizzle out each December.
Senate Democrats Push Obama Payroll Tax Cut
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats are pressing ahead on President Barack Obama's plan to cut in half every worker's payroll taxes next year — paid for by a 3.25 percent tax surcharge on the very wealthy.
The $248 billion plan would trim Social Security payroll taxes from 6.2 percent to 3.1 percent in hopes of propping up the still-weak economy. It also would cut in half the 6.2 percent tax paid by employers on the first $5 million of their payroll.
A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says Democrats will hold a test vote on the plan later this week.
A 2 percent payroll tax holiday enacted a year ago expires on Dec. 31 and it tops the agenda in the waning days of this congressional term.
Prosecution Explains Jury Tampering Charge
Julian P. Heicklen, a 79-year-old retired chemistry professor, has often stood on a plaza outside the United States Courthouse in Manhattan, holding a “Jury Info” sign and handing out brochures that advocate jury nullification, the controversial view that if jurors disagree with a law, they may ignore their oaths to follow it and may acquit a defendant who violated it.
Letter To The Editor (Dunes Manor Hotel Follow-Up)
Hey Joe,
I am writing to say thank you for posting the factual details of my inhumane treatment & horrific experience at the Dunes Manor Hotel.
I'm not sure if you are aware of the recent news of the hotel worker named Joey DeFrancesco. He too worked in an abusive & brutal environment, just as I did, at a Marriott hotel in Rhode Island. He is in a band and he decided to quit with their assistance and videotaped his resignation. He posted the video on YouTube last month that went viral and is nearing 3 Million views. The link to it is below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A4UGtM4hDQ
Anyways, since Joey's video was so popular he created a website this month in support of abused hotel workers with hopes of opening the public's eyes and making them aware of the illegal & uncivil treatment that hotel workers across the U.S. must tolerate. He appreciated & admired my story and contacted me to request my permission to post it on his new website. Below is the link if you are interested in reading it:
http://joeyquits.tumblr.com/post/12451855408/dunes-manor-hotel-ocean-city-maryland
Thanks again,
Andy Berges
I am writing to say thank you for posting the factual details of my inhumane treatment & horrific experience at the Dunes Manor Hotel.
I'm not sure if you are aware of the recent news of the hotel worker named Joey DeFrancesco. He too worked in an abusive & brutal environment, just as I did, at a Marriott hotel in Rhode Island. He is in a band and he decided to quit with their assistance and videotaped his resignation. He posted the video on YouTube last month that went viral and is nearing 3 Million views. The link to it is below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A4UGtM4hDQ
Anyways, since Joey's video was so popular he created a website this month in support of abused hotel workers with hopes of opening the public's eyes and making them aware of the illegal & uncivil treatment that hotel workers across the U.S. must tolerate. He appreciated & admired my story and contacted me to request my permission to post it on his new website. Below is the link if you are interested in reading it:
http://joeyquits.tumblr.com/post/12451855408/dunes-manor-hotel-ocean-city-maryland
Thanks again,
Andy Berges
Ringling Circus Paying Big Fine Over Animal Case
The parent company of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus said Monday that it had agreed to settle U.S. government claims that its handlers had mistreated animals.
Feld Entertainment, which for years has been criticized by animal activists for its treatment of elephants, is not admitting any wrong doing but will pay a $270,000 civil penalty, the largest ever slapped against an exhibitor under the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Maryland Sales Tax
Joe,
A couple of days ago you had an interesting article on why people shop online to save sales tax.
Today and yesterday I went to Best Buy to purchase a gift for Christmas.I waited a total of 1 hr and 15 minutes and have yet to be waited on or asked if I needed help. Today they were not busy except 2 of the sales people were looking inside another sales assoc mouth to see some dental work she had had done. I told the young girl at the desk on my way out, or simply asked what I had to do to get waited on. Her generic answer was,they are all busy with customers. There were exactly me and another customer, who actually walked out before me.
This is why I will shop online-I don't give a damn about paying the sales tax. When I want the item, I want it.
P. Hurley Vienna Md.
A couple of days ago you had an interesting article on why people shop online to save sales tax.
Today and yesterday I went to Best Buy to purchase a gift for Christmas.I waited a total of 1 hr and 15 minutes and have yet to be waited on or asked if I needed help. Today they were not busy except 2 of the sales people were looking inside another sales assoc mouth to see some dental work she had had done. I told the young girl at the desk on my way out, or simply asked what I had to do to get waited on. Her generic answer was,they are all busy with customers. There were exactly me and another customer, who actually walked out before me.
This is why I will shop online-I don't give a damn about paying the sales tax. When I want the item, I want it.
P. Hurley Vienna Md.
'People's Court' Missing Mom Michelle Parker: Ex-Fiance Named Primary Suspect
The ex-fiance of missing Florida mom Michelle Parker has been named the primary suspect in her disappearance, Orlando Police Chief Paul Rooney said in a news conference on Monday.
Parker's mother, Yvonne Stewart, pleaded with Parker's ex-fiance Dale Smith during the news conference.
Parker's mother, Yvonne Stewart, pleaded with Parker's ex-fiance Dale Smith during the news conference.
Energy In America: No Bridge To Oil
North of the Arctic Circle, the tiny village of Nuiqsut, Alaska, has become the latest flash point in the struggle between oil drilling and environmentalism.
The town, with a population of 400, nearly all Eskimos, sits on the edge of the Colville River and the National Petroleum Reserve, or NPR. How isolated is it? It takes four flights and eight hours to get there from Seattle.
Conoco Phillips wants to build a road bridge and pipeline over the river to connect to the nearby Alpine development, which sits just outside the NPR. But the Army Corps of Engineers rejected the plan telling, the oil company it had to go under the river.
Salisbury In Top 5 Of Most Dangerous Cities To Live
According to a new report, Salisbury, a small city in Maryland's Eastern Shore, is one of the top five of most dangerous places to live in the country.
In cities with populations of more than 25,000 people, the website Neighborhood Scout places Salisbury fourth as most dangerous place to live in the country. Salisbury comes in behind Saginaw, Mich., Chester, Pa. and Las Vegas Nev.
According to the annual report, the chances of being the victim of a violent crime in Salisbury are 1 in 42, drastically higher than the state's average, which is 1 in 159.
In recent years, Salisbury has been battling a large uptick in gang-related violence, crime, and prostitution, but city officials say that crime has actually gone down slightly in the last year, and point to the city's 2010 award as an All-American City -- an honor awarded by the National Civic League.
Still, some folks in this little community of just 28,000 people are shocked and outraged by the report that says Salisbury is only safer than just 2 percent of cities in America.
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In cities with populations of more than 25,000 people, the website Neighborhood Scout places Salisbury fourth as most dangerous place to live in the country. Salisbury comes in behind Saginaw, Mich., Chester, Pa. and Las Vegas Nev.
According to the annual report, the chances of being the victim of a violent crime in Salisbury are 1 in 42, drastically higher than the state's average, which is 1 in 159.
In recent years, Salisbury has been battling a large uptick in gang-related violence, crime, and prostitution, but city officials say that crime has actually gone down slightly in the last year, and point to the city's 2010 award as an All-American City -- an honor awarded by the National Civic League.
Still, some folks in this little community of just 28,000 people are shocked and outraged by the report that says Salisbury is only safer than just 2 percent of cities in America.
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The Science of Stage Fright: How Stress Causes 'Brain Freeze'
When presidential candidate Rick Perry froze during a recent GOP debate — unable to remember the name of a government agency he wanted to eliminate — his brain was clearly under stress. Now new research helps explain why at moments of peak pressure, virtually all of us are vulnerable to similar failures, finding it harder to recall key words at the right time and almost impossible to focus on the task at hand.
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Incident: First Degree Assault
Date of Incident: 22 November 2011
Location: Westover Drive Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tyler Alexander Butler, 17, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 22 November 2011 at 7:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that a four year old child and a twelve year old child had been shot with a BB gun. Both children had minor injuries and were treated and released. The suspect, Tyler Butler, was identified by witnesses and was arrested.
Butler was charged as an adult with the below offenses.
Butler was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Butler in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: First Degree Assault (2 counts)
Second Degree Assault (2 counts)
Reckless Endangerment (2 counts)
Incident: Malicious Destruction of Property
Date of Incident: 23 November 2011
Location: Indian Lane Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Paul Justin Whitney, 21, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 23 November 2011 at about 3:34 AM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a destruction of property. The Fruitland Police had arrested the suspect, Paul Whitney, for DUI. Whitney had driven through several yards causing damage. Whitney was placed under arrest.
The deputy transported Whitney to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Whitney on his own recognizance.
Charges: Malicious Destruction of Property
Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 22 November 2011
Location: Beaglin Park Drive Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jason Matthew Boyer, 28, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 22 November 2011 at 9:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle was operated by Jason Matthew Boyer. Boyer was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and was placed under arrest. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy located a baggie of suspected marijuana, two baggies of suspected cocaine, and several pills on
Boyer’s person, and in his vehicle.
The deputy transported Boyer to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner placed a bond of $10,000 on Boyer.
Charges: Failure to Appear for court
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of Lorazepam
Date of Incident: 22 November 2011
Location: Westover Drive Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tyler Alexander Butler, 17, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 22 November 2011 at 7:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting. The ensuing investigation revealed that a four year old child and a twelve year old child had been shot with a BB gun. Both children had minor injuries and were treated and released. The suspect, Tyler Butler, was identified by witnesses and was arrested.
Butler was charged as an adult with the below offenses.
Butler was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Butler in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: First Degree Assault (2 counts)
Second Degree Assault (2 counts)
Reckless Endangerment (2 counts)
Incident: Malicious Destruction of Property
Date of Incident: 23 November 2011
Location: Indian Lane Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Paul Justin Whitney, 21, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 23 November 2011 at about 3:34 AM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a destruction of property. The Fruitland Police had arrested the suspect, Paul Whitney, for DUI. Whitney had driven through several yards causing damage. Whitney was placed under arrest.
The deputy transported Whitney to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Whitney on his own recognizance.
Charges: Malicious Destruction of Property
Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 22 November 2011
Location: Beaglin Park Drive Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jason Matthew Boyer, 28, Delmar, MD
Narrative: On 22 November 2011 at 9:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for speeding. The vehicle was operated by Jason Matthew Boyer. Boyer was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and was placed under arrest. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy located a baggie of suspected marijuana, two baggies of suspected cocaine, and several pills on
Boyer’s person, and in his vehicle.
The deputy transported Boyer to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner placed a bond of $10,000 on Boyer.
Charges: Failure to Appear for court
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of Lorazepam
Why Is Damning New Evidence About Monsanto’s Most Widely Used Herbicide Being Silenced?
Dr. Don Huber did not seek fame when he quietly penned a confidential letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack in January of this year, warning Vilsack of preliminary evidence of a microscopic organism that appears in high concentrations in genetically modified Roundup Ready corn and soybeans and “appears to significantly impact the health of plants, animals and probably human beings.” Huber, a retired Purdue University professor of plant pathology and U.S. Army colonel, requested the USDA’s help in researching the matter and suggested Vilsack wait until the research was concluded before deregulating Roundup Ready alfalfa. But about a month after it was sent, the letter was leaked, soon becoming an internet phenomenon.
School-By-School Listing Of 2011 Holiday And Winter Concerts, Programs And Events
Beaver Run Elementary
Beaver Run Elementary School’s Winter Holiday Sing-a-long will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 14 after the 6:15 p.m. PTA meeting. The Sing-a-long will take place in the gymnasium with students in prekindergarten-grade 2 participating. Music will represent various winter holidays. Free. 410-677-5101
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the school cafeteria. Second graders from Chipman will perform a variety of music from many cultures and religions, and will also “rock you” with winter songs and jingles. There will be a special tribute to service members with the song “Will You Be Here This December?” Free. 410-677-5814
Delmar Elementary
Delmar Elementary School presents “December on Our Delmarva Home” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the cafeteria. The school’s 4th-grade chorus, The Rockin’ Bobcats, will share our Delmarva home through music, holiday traditions, weather, memories, culture and food. Free. 410-677-5178
East Salisbury Elementary
East Salisbury Elementary Winter Concert and Art Show will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the school. There will be performances by grade 3 general music students, 5th-Grade strings, 5th-grade band, and 4th/5th-Grade students who participated in the Magi Concert. The Art Show will feature art by students in grades 4 and 5 on display, as well as graphic design by grade 5 students. There will also be a quilt raffle for a quilt that has been hand-painted by select students from each grade. Proceeds will help purchase materials for the Arts Integration Program at the school. Free. 410-677-5803
Fruitland Primary
Fruitland Primary second-graders present “Lemonade!” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the school cafeteria. Students show how they learn to make the best of life’s ups and downs, with Mother Goose and a host of other fairy tale characters. Free. 410-677-5171
Fruitland Primary second-graders will help kick off the holidays in Fruitland by singing for the city’s tree-lighting event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The second-graders will perform two holiday favorites during the festivities. Free. 410-677-5171
Glen Avenue Elementary
Glen Avenue Elementary presents its Winter Concert, “Snowed In,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the cafeteria. The concert will feature performances by the Glen Avenue Band, Strings (several holiday tunes, including “Up on the Housetop,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Dreidel”), and 4th-Grade Choir, with a mixture of holiday and cultural music. Free. 410-677-5806
North Salisbury Elementary
North Salisbury Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the school auditorium. North Salisbury’s 5th-grade band and string students will perform music including holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5807
North Salisbury Elementary 4th-Grade Chorus presents “Once on a Housetop” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the multipurpose room. Join a group of 4th-grade chimney sweeps as they dance across the rooftops of the city and discover all the different ways that families celebrate the winter holidays - from the candles of Hanukkah to bright pinatas, from a baby born in a stable to the uplifting message of Kwanzaa, and don't forget that big red fella in the chimney! Free. 410-677-5807
Northwestern Elementary
Northwestern Elementary School 1st- and 2nd-graders present “Sounds of the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the school. Mrs. Holly Daze and Mr. Yule Tide, our favorite hosts from KYDZ-TV, will share with us various examples of holiday music from different cultures and celebrations in the television special “Sounds of the Season.” Free. 410-677-5808
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Pemberton Elementary
Pemberton Elementary’s Winter Concert with 5th-grade Band, Strings and Chorus will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the school gymnasium. Free. 410-677-5809
Pinehurst Elementary
Pinehurst Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the school. The concert will feature grade 5 band, strings, and the grade 2 chorus, all performing traditional and modern songs of the season. (There will also be an afternoon performance just for students.) Free. 410-677-5810
Prince Street Elementary
Prince Street Elementary School presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Free. 410-677-5813
West Salisbury Elementary
West Salisbury Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the school gymnasium. The concert will feature second graders performing holiday and winter songs such as “Winter Again,” “I Have a Little Dreidel,” “Celebramos Juntos,” and “Mittens and Gloves.” The students have worked very hard and they can’t wait to show off their stuff! Free. 410-677-5816
Westside Primary
Westside Primary School presents the first-grade holiday concert, “The Littlest Fir Tree,” at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 (following the PTA meeting) in the auditorium. Free. 410-677-5117
Westside Intermediate
Westside Intermediate presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Free. 410-677-5118
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Westside Intermediate’s Band presents a Mini-Concert Assembly at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the school cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5118
Willards Elementary
Willards Elementary School second graders will present “Wild West” at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the school cafetorium. As a part of our arts integrated cultural study, this year our second graders have focused on the Western region of the United States. Each class will demonstrate their knowledge of the West as well as their creativity by sharing their re-workings of a Western folk story. Students will dramatize each sound story with student-created sound effects, Western dances, and songs. Free. 410-677-5819
Pittsville Elementary and Middle
Pittsville Elementary School presents a Musical Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the school cafeteria. Elementary band, strings and grade 3/4 chorus will perform holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5811
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Pittsville Middle School Band presents its Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Parkside High School Auditorium. Selections will be performed by the 6th-Grade Band, 7th/8th-Grade Band, and Marching Band. Free. 410-677-5811
Pittsville School’s 5th-8th Grade Chorus presents “Forever Christmas,” a warm and wonderful holiday revue, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the school cafetorium. 410-677-5811
Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and 8th-Grade Chorus Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Nov. 28. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Bennett Middle School 6th- and 7th-Grade Chorus will present the holiday concert, “Holiday Lights,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Join us for an exciting evening of song and dance with full choir numbers, soloists, dancers and some special surprises. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Dec. 5. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Salisbury Middle
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Salisbury Middle School presents the 7th-Grade Winter Chorus Concert, “It’s the Holiday Season,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the school cafeteria. Free. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for the Maryland Food Bank. 410-677-5149
Salisbury Middle School Holiday Band Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the school cafeteria. The concert will feature the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-Grade Intermediate, Advanced and Symphonic Bands performing a variety of patriotic and holiday songs. Free. 410-677-5149
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Wicomico Middle
Seaford Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Wicomico Middle School’s 7th- and 8th-Grade Bands will present a Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the school auditorium. The bands will perform a variety of seasonal and non-seasonal musical selections, including some Mozart, some samba music, and some Christmas medleys. Free. 410-677-5145
Wicomico Middle School presents the 7th- and 8th-Grade Combined Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the school auditorium. Free. 410-677-5145
Wicomico Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and Choir present a Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the school auditorium. The band and choir will perform a variety of seasonal selections including “Jingle Bells,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and a Christmas name-that-tune contest. Free. 410-677-5145
Mardela Middle and High
Pocomoke Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28
Cambridge Christmas Parade, 5 p.m Saturday, Dec. 3
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Mardela Middle School Holiday Concert featuring Middle School Intermediate Band, Middle School Advanced Band, and Middle School Choir, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, in the Mardela Gymnasium. Free. 410-677-5142
Mardela High School Holiday Concert featuring High School Symphonic Band, High School Concert Choir, and Warrior Marching Band, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, in the Mardela Cafetorium. Free. 410-677-5142
Various ensembles (Clarinet Ensemble, Mixed Ensembles, Flute Trios, and Brass Quartet) will be performing at Mardela Heritage Christmas Tour (Dec. 4, 6pm at Wesleyan Church), Genesis Eldercare (Dec. 10 & 17, 2pm), Atria Assisted Living (Dec. 14, 2pm), Tressler Lutheran Village (Dec. 18, 2pm), Centre at Salisbury (TBA),& Quantico Community Christmas Tour (TBA). 410-677-5142
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
James M. Bennett High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
James M. Bennett High School Choral Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5141
James M. Bennett High School winter band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5141
Parkside High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Parkside High School presents its Holiday Concert with the Parkside Intermediate Choir, Concert Choir, and Parkside Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the Parkside Auditorium. Donations accepted for admission. Nonperishable food items will also be accepted on behalf of the Maryland Food Bank. 410-677-5161
Wicomico High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Wicomico High Band and Choral Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5146
Beaver Run Elementary School’s Winter Holiday Sing-a-long will be presented Wednesday, Dec. 14 after the 6:15 p.m. PTA meeting. The Sing-a-long will take place in the gymnasium with students in prekindergarten-grade 2 participating. Music will represent various winter holidays. Free. 410-677-5101
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Charles H. Chipman Elementary School presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the school cafeteria. Second graders from Chipman will perform a variety of music from many cultures and religions, and will also “rock you” with winter songs and jingles. There will be a special tribute to service members with the song “Will You Be Here This December?” Free. 410-677-5814
Delmar Elementary
Delmar Elementary School presents “December on Our Delmarva Home” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the cafeteria. The school’s 4th-grade chorus, The Rockin’ Bobcats, will share our Delmarva home through music, holiday traditions, weather, memories, culture and food. Free. 410-677-5178
East Salisbury Elementary
East Salisbury Elementary Winter Concert and Art Show will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the school. There will be performances by grade 3 general music students, 5th-Grade strings, 5th-grade band, and 4th/5th-Grade students who participated in the Magi Concert. The Art Show will feature art by students in grades 4 and 5 on display, as well as graphic design by grade 5 students. There will also be a quilt raffle for a quilt that has been hand-painted by select students from each grade. Proceeds will help purchase materials for the Arts Integration Program at the school. Free. 410-677-5803
Fruitland Primary
Fruitland Primary second-graders present “Lemonade!” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the school cafeteria. Students show how they learn to make the best of life’s ups and downs, with Mother Goose and a host of other fairy tale characters. Free. 410-677-5171
Fruitland Primary second-graders will help kick off the holidays in Fruitland by singing for the city’s tree-lighting event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The second-graders will perform two holiday favorites during the festivities. Free. 410-677-5171
Glen Avenue Elementary
Glen Avenue Elementary presents its Winter Concert, “Snowed In,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the cafeteria. The concert will feature performances by the Glen Avenue Band, Strings (several holiday tunes, including “Up on the Housetop,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Dreidel”), and 4th-Grade Choir, with a mixture of holiday and cultural music. Free. 410-677-5806
North Salisbury Elementary
North Salisbury Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the school auditorium. North Salisbury’s 5th-grade band and string students will perform music including holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5807
North Salisbury Elementary 4th-Grade Chorus presents “Once on a Housetop” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the multipurpose room. Join a group of 4th-grade chimney sweeps as they dance across the rooftops of the city and discover all the different ways that families celebrate the winter holidays - from the candles of Hanukkah to bright pinatas, from a baby born in a stable to the uplifting message of Kwanzaa, and don't forget that big red fella in the chimney! Free. 410-677-5807
Northwestern Elementary
Northwestern Elementary School 1st- and 2nd-graders present “Sounds of the Season” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the school. Mrs. Holly Daze and Mr. Yule Tide, our favorite hosts from KYDZ-TV, will share with us various examples of holiday music from different cultures and celebrations in the television special “Sounds of the Season.” Free. 410-677-5808
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Pemberton Elementary
Pemberton Elementary’s Winter Concert with 5th-grade Band, Strings and Chorus will be performed at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the school gymnasium. Free. 410-677-5809
Pinehurst Elementary
Pinehurst Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at the school. The concert will feature grade 5 band, strings, and the grade 2 chorus, all performing traditional and modern songs of the season. (There will also be an afternoon performance just for students.) Free. 410-677-5810
Prince Street Elementary
Prince Street Elementary School presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Free. 410-677-5813
West Salisbury Elementary
West Salisbury Elementary presents its Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the school gymnasium. The concert will feature second graders performing holiday and winter songs such as “Winter Again,” “I Have a Little Dreidel,” “Celebramos Juntos,” and “Mittens and Gloves.” The students have worked very hard and they can’t wait to show off their stuff! Free. 410-677-5816
Westside Primary
Westside Primary School presents the first-grade holiday concert, “The Littlest Fir Tree,” at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 (following the PTA meeting) in the auditorium. Free. 410-677-5117
Westside Intermediate
Westside Intermediate presents its holiday program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. Free. 410-677-5118
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Westside Intermediate’s Band presents a Mini-Concert Assembly at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the school cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5118
Willards Elementary
Willards Elementary School second graders will present “Wild West” at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the school cafetorium. As a part of our arts integrated cultural study, this year our second graders have focused on the Western region of the United States. Each class will demonstrate their knowledge of the West as well as their creativity by sharing their re-workings of a Western folk story. Students will dramatize each sound story with student-created sound effects, Western dances, and songs. Free. 410-677-5819
Pittsville Elementary and Middle
Pittsville Elementary School presents a Musical Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the school cafeteria. Elementary band, strings and grade 3/4 chorus will perform holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5811
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Pittsville Middle School Band presents its Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Parkside High School Auditorium. Selections will be performed by the 6th-Grade Band, 7th/8th-Grade Band, and Marching Band. Free. 410-677-5811
Pittsville School’s 5th-8th Grade Chorus presents “Forever Christmas,” a warm and wonderful holiday revue, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the school cafetorium. 410-677-5811
Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and 8th-Grade Chorus Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Nov. 28. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Bennett Middle School 6th- and 7th-Grade Chorus will present the holiday concert, “Holiday Lights,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Join us for an exciting evening of song and dance with full choir numbers, soloists, dancers and some special surprises. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Dec. 5. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Salisbury Middle
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Salisbury Middle School presents the 7th-Grade Winter Chorus Concert, “It’s the Holiday Season,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the school cafeteria. Free. Donations of canned goods will be accepted for the Maryland Food Bank. 410-677-5149
Salisbury Middle School Holiday Band Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the school cafeteria. The concert will feature the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-Grade Intermediate, Advanced and Symphonic Bands performing a variety of patriotic and holiday songs. Free. 410-677-5149
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
Wicomico Middle
Seaford Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Wicomico Middle School’s 7th- and 8th-Grade Bands will present a Winter Concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the school auditorium. The bands will perform a variety of seasonal and non-seasonal musical selections, including some Mozart, some samba music, and some Christmas medleys. Free. 410-677-5145
Wicomico Middle School presents the 7th- and 8th-Grade Combined Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the school auditorium. Free. 410-677-5145
Wicomico Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and Choir present a Holiday Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the school auditorium. The band and choir will perform a variety of seasonal selections including “Jingle Bells,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and a Christmas name-that-tune contest. Free. 410-677-5145
Mardela Middle and High
Pocomoke Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28
Cambridge Christmas Parade, 5 p.m Saturday, Dec. 3
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Mardela Middle School Holiday Concert featuring Middle School Intermediate Band, Middle School Advanced Band, and Middle School Choir, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, in the Mardela Gymnasium. Free. 410-677-5142
Mardela High School Holiday Concert featuring High School Symphonic Band, High School Concert Choir, and Warrior Marching Band, 7 p.m., Dec. 5, in the Mardela Cafetorium. Free. 410-677-5142
Various ensembles (Clarinet Ensemble, Mixed Ensembles, Flute Trios, and Brass Quartet) will be performing at Mardela Heritage Christmas Tour (Dec. 4, 6pm at Wesleyan Church), Genesis Eldercare (Dec. 10 & 17, 2pm), Atria Assisted Living (Dec. 14, 2pm), Tressler Lutheran Village (Dec. 18, 2pm), Centre at Salisbury (TBA),& Quantico Community Christmas Tour (TBA). 410-677-5142
The West Wicomico String Orchestra, with student musicians from Mardela Middle and High, Salisbury Middle, Westside Intermediate, and Northwestern Elementary schools, will perform a Winter Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Salisbury Middle School cafeteria. Free. 410-677-5142 or 410-677-5149
James M. Bennett High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
James M. Bennett High School Choral Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5141
James M. Bennett High School winter band concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5141
Parkside High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Parkside High School presents its Holiday Concert with the Parkside Intermediate Choir, Concert Choir, and Parkside Symphonic Band at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, in the Parkside Auditorium. Donations accepted for admission. Nonperishable food items will also be accepted on behalf of the Maryland Food Bank. 410-677-5161
Wicomico High
Salisbury Christmas Parade, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
There will be an Orchestra Concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium featuring the 6th-, 7th- and 8th-grade orchestras from Wicomico Middle, Bennett Middle and Pittsville Middle, and the Wicomico County High School Orchestra, with musicians from Wicomico, James M. Bennett and Parkside high schools. The middle school orchestra will perform holiday music, including selections from the Nutcracker, several carol medleys, and “Jingle Bells,” hoe-down style. The high school orchestra will present several well-known classics, including “Sleigh Ride,” “You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and a medley of songs from the Charlie Brown Christmas Special. Free. 410-677-5145 or 410-677-5140
Wicomico High Band and Choral Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. Free. 410-677-5146
Student Loan Fury In The Occupy Movement
Young people in the U.S. now recognize that the university has become part of a ponzi scheme designed to place on students an unconscionable amount of debt while subjecting them under the power of commanding financial institutions for years after they graduate. Under this economic model of subservience, there is no future for young people.
Henry Giroux, Casino Capitalism and Higher Education,CounterPunch, October 31, 2011
“Students Ought Not Be a Means of Profit,” Nate Grant scrawled on a cardboard sign as he sat cross-legged on a wall at the Occupy Wall Street encampment (Baum 2011). Grant, 22, was an English major.
Listing Of 2011 Holiday And Winter Concerts, Programs And Events For Wicomico Schools
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Fruitland Primary second-graders present “Lemonade!” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the school cafeteria. Students show how they learn to make the best of life’s ups and downs, with Mother Goose and a host of other fairy tale characters. Free. 410-677-5171
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Fruitland Primary second-graders will help kick off the holidays in Fruitland by singing for the city’s tree-lighting event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The second-graders will perform two holiday favorites during the festivities. Free. 410-677-5171
Thursday, Dec. 1
Pittsville Elementary School presents a Musical Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the school cafeteria. Elementary band, strings and grade 3/4 chorus will perform holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5811
Bennett Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and 8th-Grade Chorus Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Nov. 28. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Fruitland Primary second-graders present “Lemonade!” by John Jacobson and John Higgins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the school cafeteria. Students show how they learn to make the best of life’s ups and downs, with Mother Goose and a host of other fairy tale characters. Free. 410-677-5171
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Fruitland Primary second-graders will help kick off the holidays in Fruitland by singing for the city’s tree-lighting event at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. The second-graders will perform two holiday favorites during the festivities. Free. 410-677-5171
Thursday, Dec. 1
Pittsville Elementary School presents a Musical Extravaganza at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the school cafeteria. Elementary band, strings and grade 3/4 chorus will perform holiday favorites. Free. 410-677-5811
Bennett Middle School’s 6th-Grade Band and 8th-Grade Chorus Concert will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the James M. Bennett Auditorium. Tickets are $2 and will be sold in the school office and cafeteria beginning Monday, Nov. 28. No tickets will be sold at the door. 410-677-5140
Woman Threatens To Target Police
A 53-year-old Milton woman faces charges after police say she threatened to shoot a police officer.
Rita Brisco was arrested for an outstanding capias when she told police that she would "Shoot all your [behinds]," said Capt. John Cornwell of the Milton Police Department.
Why Young Voters Love Ron Paul
It's not because they're potheads. It's because they're sick of America's militaristic misadventures
Despite a sustained campaign by the Washington media and political establishment to marginalize him, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, is still a serious contender for the Republican presidential nomination. That has a lot to do with the support he’s receiving from young voters. In almost every survey and activist straw poll, Paul draws big numbers from voters between the ages of 18 and 29.
Gag Order Silences Parents of Boy Charged With Sexual Assault for Playing Doctor
WISC-TV, the CBS affiliate in Madison, reports that Grant County, Wisconsin, District Attorney Lisa Riniker, who charged a 6-year-old boy with first-degree sexual assault becaused he played doctor with a 5-year-old girl, has obtained a gag order that prohibits his parents, who have sued Riniker and two other county officials, from talking about the case. Iowa County Judge Bill Dyke issued the order last Monday, forcing the boy's parents to cancel a planned interview with WISC. The station spoke instead with their lawyers, who are not covered by the order:
La Red To Hold AIDS Day Vigil Dec. 1
La Red Health Center, one of Sussex County’s leading health service organizations, will hold a candlelight vigil in remembrance and hope from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. at The Circle in Georgetown.
Started Dec. 1, 1988, World AIDS Day focuses on increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education on AIDS. For this World AIDS Day - and all year round - the focus is to Act Aware, and acting aware means finding out the facts about HIV and using this knowledge to protect oneself and others from HIV infection. Many people do not know how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, or the reality of living with HIV today.
White House Denies Targeting Swing States In Obama Travel Schedule
WASHINGTON – The White House on Monday rejected charges that President Obama is traveling on the taxpayer dime to campaign in swing states more frequently than any of his predecessors, saying a new study doesn't take into account that Obama "expanded the political map dramatically" in 2008 so that states not previously considered battlegrounds now are.
White House spokesman Jay Carney argued that a Wall Street Journal study that showed Obama has attended 54 events in 11 battleground states over 42 days between Jan.1 and Nov. 17, 2011, includes trips to places like Virginia, in the capital's backyard, and North Carolina.
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Rep. Harris To Co-Chair Former Speaker Newt Gingrich’s Maryland Team
Today, Rep. Andy Harris announced that he is endorsing Former Speaker Newt Gingrich for President of the United States and co-chairing Maryland’s Gingrich team. “I believe the United States urgently needs new leadership in the White House. We need a proven leader who will create jobs and reduce the nation’s debt. The Republican Party is fortunate to have many well-qualified candidates who can do just that. I am supporting Newt Gingrich because I believe he is the best candidate with the critical experience to turn this economy around and resolve our nation’s debt crisis,” commented Harris.
The early list of Maryland endorsements for the Gingrich campaign includes:
Delegate Warren Miller District 9A Howard County
Delegate Tony McConkey, District 33A Anne Arundel County
Delegate Ron George, District 30 Anne Arundel County
Delegate Steve Hershey, District 36 Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties
Rep. Andy Harris is currently in his first term representing Maryland’s 1st Congressional District which includes Maryland’s entire Eastern Shore and parts of Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford Counties. Previously, Harris served in the Maryland State Senate from 1998-2010. Dr. Andy Harris, MD is also an anesthesiologist who practiced medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital for over three decades.
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