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Friday, February 17, 2012
Expect A Bigger Than Normal News Day Tomorrow
Salisbury News will deliver a much bigger than normal news day tomorrow. Enjoy!
More Humane Egg Production
Standards for commercial egg production vary greatly around the country. In most states, the egg-laying hens are crowded together tightly in “battery cages.” Each wire cage is about the size of a microwave oven, though slightly taller, and crammed with anywhere from four to 11 hens. But some states — including California, Ohio, and Michigan — have banned the use or new construction of battery cages. California’s Proposition 2, passed in 2008, requires that commercial laying hens be kept in spaces with enough room to stretch their wings.
It’s well past time to create a national standard that promotes more humane conditions everywhere. House Republicans and Democrats have introduced a sensible bill that would require labeling on all egg cartons to specify whether the eggs are from caged, cage-free or free-range hens. It would phase in over the next 15 years to 18 years requirements for larger cages (nearly doubling the space each chicken is provided), perches, scratching areas and nesting boxes. And farmers would be allowed to depreciate fully the equipment they already own before being obliged to buy new equipment.
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It’s well past time to create a national standard that promotes more humane conditions everywhere. House Republicans and Democrats have introduced a sensible bill that would require labeling on all egg cartons to specify whether the eggs are from caged, cage-free or free-range hens. It would phase in over the next 15 years to 18 years requirements for larger cages (nearly doubling the space each chicken is provided), perches, scratching areas and nesting boxes. And farmers would be allowed to depreciate fully the equipment they already own before being obliged to buy new equipment.
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Virginia Ultrasound Bill: Republican Lawmaker Calls Abortion 'Lifestyle Convenience'
A top Republican legislative leader in Virginia described abortion as a "lifestyle convenience" during the floor debate on a controversial measure to require trans-vaginal ultrasounds before a woman can get an abortion.
State Del. C. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) made the comment midday Tuesday as the House of Delegates took up consideration of the ultrasound bill. The bill -- which then passed the House 63 to 36 -- would require any woman seeking an abortion in the state to receive an ultrasound first. As an external ultrasound is not able to produce a necessary picture early in pregnancy, a trans-vaginal ultrasound would be needed to produce an image of the fetus.
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State Del. C. Todd Gilbert (R-Woodstock) made the comment midday Tuesday as the House of Delegates took up consideration of the ultrasound bill. The bill -- which then passed the House 63 to 36 -- would require any woman seeking an abortion in the state to receive an ultrasound first. As an external ultrasound is not able to produce a necessary picture early in pregnancy, a trans-vaginal ultrasound would be needed to produce an image of the fetus.
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LOOK WHO 'HAS STOLEN IDS, FAKE TAX RETURNS'
Making fraudulent loans to corporate accounts that existed in name only was a key part of an alleged money-laundering scheme by the global bank HSBC, according to a whistleblower who has provided WND with more than 1,000 pages of evidence.
The evidence includes customer account ledgers for dozens of companies through which the financial institution was laundering money each month, charges John Cruz, a former relationship manager for the bank’s southern New York region
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MSP Criminal Press Release 2-17-12
DATE & TIME: 2/17/2012 at 0856 hours
C C. NUMBER: 12-54-001068
LOCATION: 23149 Head of Creek Road, Wicomico County MD
BRIEF RESUME:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were dispatched to the above address for a reported trespassing and theft. The complainant/victim stated that he caught two suspects attempting to steal scrap metal, appliances, lawn tractors from his property. The complainant stated that he had caught the suspects leaving his property on 02/16/12, and told them to leave his property after they asked to remove the scrap metal items. On 02/17/12 at 0856 hours the complainant saw the suspects on his property again attempting to remove property and he called the State Police. Troopers checked the area for the suspect and his vehicle, and located him at a Salisbury scrap metal recycler with the stolen metal. Troopers also got video confirmation from 02/16/12 where the suspects had sold the previously stolen scrap metal and cashed it in at the same metal recycler. The suspects were placed under arrest and charged with: Felony theft ,theft scheme, and trespassing. They were transported to the Wicomico County Central Booking unit for processing before a District Court Commissioner.
Arrested:
1. Charles Clifton Jones, B/M age 59 of Nanticoke, Maryland.
2. Carlton Aaron Wilson, B/M 51 of Nanticoke, Maryland
C C. NUMBER: 12-54-001068
LOCATION: 23149 Head of Creek Road, Wicomico County MD
BRIEF RESUME:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were dispatched to the above address for a reported trespassing and theft. The complainant/victim stated that he caught two suspects attempting to steal scrap metal, appliances, lawn tractors from his property. The complainant stated that he had caught the suspects leaving his property on 02/16/12, and told them to leave his property after they asked to remove the scrap metal items. On 02/17/12 at 0856 hours the complainant saw the suspects on his property again attempting to remove property and he called the State Police. Troopers checked the area for the suspect and his vehicle, and located him at a Salisbury scrap metal recycler with the stolen metal. Troopers also got video confirmation from 02/16/12 where the suspects had sold the previously stolen scrap metal and cashed it in at the same metal recycler. The suspects were placed under arrest and charged with: Felony theft ,theft scheme, and trespassing. They were transported to the Wicomico County Central Booking unit for processing before a District Court Commissioner.
Arrested:
1. Charles Clifton Jones, B/M age 59 of Nanticoke, Maryland.
2. Carlton Aaron Wilson, B/M 51 of Nanticoke, Maryland
Tennessee Lawmaker Warns Parents Not to Watch 'Modern Family' Because Children Might Discover Gays Exist
I mentioned earlier that a Tennessee House panel approved Stacey Campfield's heinous 'Don't Say Gay' bill which forbids discussion of homosexuality and anything but “natural human reproduction science” in public school before the ninth grade.
But Nashville Scene made a note about the hearing beforehand that must be shared:
Before the House education subcommittee acted, chairman Joey Hensley scored bonus points by admonishing all Tennessee parents not to let their children watch “Modern Family” on television because they might discover there are homosexuals in the world.
Coincidentally, President Obama says "Modern Family" is one of the first family’s favorite shows to watch in the White House. Hensley didn’t mention that, but we’re certain that if he knew it, it would only strengthen his belief in the show’s evil influence.
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But Nashville Scene made a note about the hearing beforehand that must be shared:
Before the House education subcommittee acted, chairman Joey Hensley scored bonus points by admonishing all Tennessee parents not to let their children watch “Modern Family” on television because they might discover there are homosexuals in the world.
Coincidentally, President Obama says "Modern Family" is one of the first family’s favorite shows to watch in the White House. Hensley didn’t mention that, but we’re certain that if he knew it, it would only strengthen his belief in the show’s evil influence.
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THE PEOPLE WIN - MAINE TO RECOUNT ALL VOTES
Once again, the power of the internet and an irate minority proves victorious. If it wasn’t for our outrage and ability to spread the word across the internet about the Romney/GOP Establishment trying to steal the Maine caucus, this would not be happening. You the people won. We stopped SOPA and PIPA. We are winning some battles, but it is going to be a long war.
Maine GOP recounting caucus votes
AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party is recounting the results of its presidential caucuses and may add the votes to be cast in Washington County this weekend to the official totals, its chairman said Thursday.
click image to enlargeMitt Romney, left, was declared the winner of the Maine caucuses by a small margin, but supporters of Ron Paul, right, allege bias.
Mitt Romney was declared the winner on Saturday, leading Ron Paul by 194 votes out of 5,585 cast, according to the official results at the time.
But the numbers did not include Washington County’s caucuses, which were postponed until this Saturday because of a snowstorm.
In addition, the vote totals from several communities, including Waterville and much of Waldo County, were left out of the official count because of clerical or computer errors. Some other communities’ vote totals were entered incorrectly.
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Maine GOP recounting caucus votes
AUGUSTA — The Maine Republican Party is recounting the results of its presidential caucuses and may add the votes to be cast in Washington County this weekend to the official totals, its chairman said Thursday.
click image to enlargeMitt Romney, left, was declared the winner of the Maine caucuses by a small margin, but supporters of Ron Paul, right, allege bias.
Mitt Romney was declared the winner on Saturday, leading Ron Paul by 194 votes out of 5,585 cast, according to the official results at the time.
But the numbers did not include Washington County’s caucuses, which were postponed until this Saturday because of a snowstorm.
In addition, the vote totals from several communities, including Waterville and much of Waldo County, were left out of the official count because of clerical or computer errors. Some other communities’ vote totals were entered incorrectly.
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Dulles Toll Road Rates Increasing
Construction is moving forward quickly on Metro's new extension to Dulles airport and beyond into Loudoun county.
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But somebody is going to have to pay for the multi-billion dollar project and it looks like the bill will fall on large part to motorists like Amy Cronk who uses the Dulles toll road.
“I would hope that there would be enough riders on Metro to pay for construction,” says Cronk
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Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release 2-17-12
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 15 February 2012
Location: 1500 block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Adam J. Holland, 22, Princess Anne, MD
Narrative: On 15 February 2012 at 11:53 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence in the 1500 block of Jersey Road. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female subject who advised she was involved in a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Adam Holland, during which he grabbed the phone from her hands and broke it. The deputy observed signs of physical injury on the female subject that corroborated her account which led to the arrest of Adam Holland.
The deputy transported Holland 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 Holland in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Date of Incident: 15 February 2012
Location: 1500 block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Adam J. Holland, 22, Princess Anne, MD
Narrative: On 15 February 2012 at 11:53 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence in the 1500 block of Jersey Road. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female subject who advised she was involved in a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Adam Holland, during which he grabbed the phone from her hands and broke it. The deputy observed signs of physical injury on the female subject that corroborated her account which led to the arrest of Adam Holland.
The deputy transported Holland 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 Holland in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
BREAKING NEWS ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE BILL IN MARYLAND
Update on HB-438 Same Sex MarriageThe combined Judiciary and Health/Government Operations Committees met this morning at 11:00 am to review amendments offered on the O'Malley-Brown Same Sex Marriage Bill. At this time we have been told that there are over 200 potential amendments that have been filed. The chairmen of the committees elected not to review the amendments during a morning committee hearing and, instead, to take them up on the floor of the House as they are offered.
I will be offering an amendment to the current bill which would extend religious liberty protections to all Maryland citizens who do not agree with the provisions and changes in this legislation. Floor debate on HB-438 will begin at 12:30 pm today.
Originally Posted at 11:43 AM
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Moses And Messick File Civil Lawsuit Against Wicomico County Education Assoc.
All this because of John Fredericksen's actions. And the Board wants to retain this guy?
Case Information
Court System:
Circuit Court for Wicomico County - Civil System
Case Number:
22C12000243
Title:
Messick, et al vs White, et al
Case Type:
Other CivilFiling Date:02/16/2012
Case Status:
Open/Active
Plaintiff/Petitioner Information(Each Plaintiff/Petitioner is displayed below)
Party Type:
PlaintiffParty No.:2
Name:
Moses, Stephanie
Address:
6160 Oxbridge Drive
City:
SalisburyState:MDZip Code:21801
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
Name:
Dolina, Esq, Thomas J
Practice Name:
Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs
Address:
21 W Susquehanna Ave
City:
TowsonState:MDZip Code:21204
Party Type:
PlaintiffParty No.:1
Name:
Messick, Stacy
Address:
13315 Oak Branch Drive
City:
DelmarState:DEZip Code:19940
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
Name:
Dolina, Esq, Thomas J
Practice Name:
Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs
Address:
21 W Susquehanna Ave
City:
TowsonState:MDZip Code:21204
Defendant/Respondent Information(Each Defendant/Respondent is displayed below)
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:3
Business or Organization Name:
Maryland State Education Association
Address:
140 Main Street
City:
AnnapolisState:MDZip Code:21401
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:1
Name:
White, Robert D
Address:
311 Windmere Court
City:
WillardsState:MDZip Code:21874
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:2
Business or Organization Name:
Wicomico County Education Association
Address:
140 Main Street
City:
AnnapolisState:MDZip Code:21401
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:4
Business or Organization Name:
National Education Association
Address:
1201 16th Street, N W
City:
WashingtonState:DCZip Code:20036
Case Information
Court System:
Circuit Court for Wicomico County - Civil System
Case Number:
22C12000243
Title:
Messick, et al vs White, et al
Case Type:
Other CivilFiling Date:02/16/2012
Case Status:
Open/Active
Plaintiff/Petitioner Information(Each Plaintiff/Petitioner is displayed below)
Party Type:
PlaintiffParty No.:2
Name:
Moses, Stephanie
Address:
6160 Oxbridge Drive
City:
SalisburyState:MDZip Code:21801
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
Name:
Dolina, Esq, Thomas J
Practice Name:
Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs
Address:
21 W Susquehanna Ave
City:
TowsonState:MDZip Code:21204
Party Type:
PlaintiffParty No.:1
Name:
Messick, Stacy
Address:
13315 Oak Branch Drive
City:
DelmarState:DEZip Code:19940
Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
Name:
Dolina, Esq, Thomas J
Practice Name:
Bodie, Nagle, Dolina, Smith & Hobbs
Address:
21 W Susquehanna Ave
City:
TowsonState:MDZip Code:21204
Defendant/Respondent Information(Each Defendant/Respondent is displayed below)
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:3
Business or Organization Name:
Maryland State Education Association
Address:
140 Main Street
City:
AnnapolisState:MDZip Code:21401
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:1
Name:
White, Robert D
Address:
311 Windmere Court
City:
WillardsState:MDZip Code:21874
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:2
Business or Organization Name:
Wicomico County Education Association
Address:
140 Main Street
City:
AnnapolisState:MDZip Code:21401
Party Type:
DefendantParty No.:4
Business or Organization Name:
National Education Association
Address:
1201 16th Street, N W
City:
WashingtonState:DCZip Code:20036
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U.S. Lawmaker Seeks Answers After State Department Error Releases Mexican Fugitive From Texas Jail
A former Mexican government official wanted for embezzling millions was arrested in Texas this month, then promptly ordered released by the State Department in a case that has one lawmaker demanding answers.
A day after pulling rank on Smith County, Texas, law enforcement officials, the State Department rescinded the order. But Hector Hernandez Javier Villarreal was gone by then. Now Rep. Louie Gohmert is calling for congressional hearings to find out what happened.
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RFID Implants Inevitable?
It would appear so. Hidden deep within the bowels of Obama's Health Care Law is a mandate that all people have an RFID implant by March 23, 2013. or “Not later than 36 months after the date of the enactment”.
H.R. 3200 section 2521, Pg. 1001, paragraph 1.The Secretary shall establish a national medical device registry (in this subsection referred to as the ‘registry’) to facilitate analysis of postmarket safety and outcomes data on each device that— ‘‘is or has been used in or on a patient; ‘‘and is— ‘‘a class III device; or ‘‘a class II device that is implantable, life-supporting, or life-sustaining.”
What is a class II device? "A class II implantable device is an “implantable radio frequency transponder system for patient identification and health information.” The purpose of a class II device is to collect data in medical patients such as “claims data, patient survey data, standardized analytic files that allow for the pooling and analysis of data from disparate data environments, electronic health records, and any other data deemed appropriate by the Secretary.”
Really? And look at this!
Page 58 Lines 5 through 15 reads:(D) enable the real-time (or near real time) determination of an individual’s financial responsibility at the point of service and, to the extent possible, prior to service, including whether the individual is eligible for a specific service with a specific physician at a specific facility, which may include utilization of a machine-readable health plan beneficiary identity detection card; (E) enable, where feasible, near real-time adjudication of claims"
Seriously?
Please go here and read the entire article:
http://polidics.com/news/another-hidden-secret-in-obamacare-rfid-chip-implants.html
H.R. 3200 section 2521, Pg. 1001, paragraph 1.The Secretary shall establish a national medical device registry (in this subsection referred to as the ‘registry’) to facilitate analysis of postmarket safety and outcomes data on each device that— ‘‘is or has been used in or on a patient; ‘‘and is— ‘‘a class III device; or ‘‘a class II device that is implantable, life-supporting, or life-sustaining.”
What is a class II device? "A class II implantable device is an “implantable radio frequency transponder system for patient identification and health information.” The purpose of a class II device is to collect data in medical patients such as “claims data, patient survey data, standardized analytic files that allow for the pooling and analysis of data from disparate data environments, electronic health records, and any other data deemed appropriate by the Secretary.”
Really? And look at this!
Page 58 Lines 5 through 15 reads:(D) enable the real-time (or near real time) determination of an individual’s financial responsibility at the point of service and, to the extent possible, prior to service, including whether the individual is eligible for a specific service with a specific physician at a specific facility, which may include utilization of a machine-readable health plan beneficiary identity detection card; (E) enable, where feasible, near real-time adjudication of claims"
Seriously?
Please go here and read the entire article:
http://polidics.com/news/another-hidden-secret-in-obamacare-rfid-chip-implants.html
GORE'S GLOBAL-WARMING AGENDA RISING AGAIN?
After the “Climategate” scandal – revealing data manipulation and fraud by top global warming proponents – many climate change skeptics trumpeted victory, assuming perhaps that efforts to pass radical environmental taxes and regulations had lost their steam.
But not U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla.
But not U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla.
Warning that President Obama and his allies in Congress are still determined to pull off the largest wealth-redistribution scheme in history through new “carbon taxes” and regulations, Inhofe has reignited the global warming debate with release of a new book, “The Greatest Hoax,” published by WND Books.
Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., Statement On The Combined Pay Roll Tax Cut Bill
“I support the tax cut element of the proposal. However, the other parts of the bill increased spending in 2012 by $45 billion, while taking 10 years to pay it back. That's the kind of bad fiscal policy which got us into the mess we're in - Washington has to stop spending money we don't have.”
Highlighted Events Next Week Opportunities To Support Students And Schools/Upcoming Events
Monday, Feb. 20
Presidents’ Day: Schools and Central Office Closed
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Special Meeting, Work Session of the Wicomico County Board of Education
Board of Education Auditorium
A special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Board of Education auditorium. The Board will also meet in a work session starting at approximately 2:30 p.m. The agenda will be posted at www.wcboe.org in advance of the meeting.410-677-4561
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4-6 p.m.
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Building
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Administrative Conference Room of the Board of Education Building, Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue, Salisbury. Open Door Sessions provide the opportunity for people to meet one-on-one with the superintendent. People may express concerns, offer comment, or ask questions on any issue involving Wicomico schools. No appointment is needed. Each visitor will have approximately 15 minutes to meet with the superintendent. Follow-up sessions will be held if there are more visitors than there is time on the scheduled night. Additional Open Door Sessions for this school year are scheduled for March 21, April 25 and May 23. 410-677-4495
Thursday, Feb. 23
Free Science Night @ SU for High School Students
Henson Hall, Salisbury University
Interested in mathematics or the sciences? Salisbury University again offers its free Science Nights @ SU program for high school students. During sessions, experts explore various math- and science-related fields, discussing current research, career options and more. All Science Night presentations are 6-8 p.m. in Henson Science Hall Room 341. The four-part series continues with Earth and Atmospheric Science on Thursday, Feb. 23, and concludes with Chemistry on Wednesday, March 28. The sessions are open to all high school students from the local region and beyond, especially those considering careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For more information or to register, visit the SU STEM Web site at www.salisbury.edu/henson/stem/sciencenights. For questions about Science Nights @ SU, contact SU STEM Coordinator Kristen Edwards at 410-677-5368 or kaedwards@salisbury.edu
Friday, Feb. 24
Mid-term progress reports sent home
Presidents’ Day: Schools and Central Office Closed
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 1:30 p.m.
Special Meeting, Work Session of the Wicomico County Board of Education
Board of Education Auditorium
A special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the Board of Education auditorium. The Board will also meet in a work session starting at approximately 2:30 p.m. The agenda will be posted at www.wcboe.org in advance of the meeting.410-677-4561
Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 4-6 p.m.
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Building
Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the Administrative Conference Room of the Board of Education Building, Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue, Salisbury. Open Door Sessions provide the opportunity for people to meet one-on-one with the superintendent. People may express concerns, offer comment, or ask questions on any issue involving Wicomico schools. No appointment is needed. Each visitor will have approximately 15 minutes to meet with the superintendent. Follow-up sessions will be held if there are more visitors than there is time on the scheduled night. Additional Open Door Sessions for this school year are scheduled for March 21, April 25 and May 23. 410-677-4495
Thursday, Feb. 23
Free Science Night @ SU for High School Students
Henson Hall, Salisbury University
Interested in mathematics or the sciences? Salisbury University again offers its free Science Nights @ SU program for high school students. During sessions, experts explore various math- and science-related fields, discussing current research, career options and more. All Science Night presentations are 6-8 p.m. in Henson Science Hall Room 341. The four-part series continues with Earth and Atmospheric Science on Thursday, Feb. 23, and concludes with Chemistry on Wednesday, March 28. The sessions are open to all high school students from the local region and beyond, especially those considering careers in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For more information or to register, visit the SU STEM Web site at www.salisbury.edu/henson/stem/sciencenights. For questions about Science Nights @ SU, contact SU STEM Coordinator Kristen Edwards at 410-677-5368 or kaedwards@salisbury.edu
Friday, Feb. 24
Mid-term progress reports sent home
Fruitland Little League
Fruitland Little League announces continued registration for this spring's Little League Season.
Registration will be held every Saturday in February from 9am-Noon at Fruitland City Hall.
Please note the change in location. We are registering children from age 4-16 for Tee Ball and Baseball. Scholarships are available!
Go to our website www.fruitlandlittleleague.org for more details.
Registration will be held every Saturday in February from 9am-Noon at Fruitland City Hall.
Please note the change in location. We are registering children from age 4-16 for Tee Ball and Baseball. Scholarships are available!
Go to our website www.fruitlandlittleleague.org for more details.
Proposed MD Boat Registration Increase
I saw the article you had about MD taking from the boat fund and moving it to the general fund and then said they don't have enough money for dredging.
Now look at this proposed increase!
A bill filed Thursday morning in Annapolis would replace the flat $24 boat registration fee paid every two years with fees ranging from $50 to $700, depending on the size of the boat. The increases would be phased in over four years, beginning in October, for Maryland's 191,000 registered boat owners.
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Now look at this proposed increase!
A bill filed Thursday morning in Annapolis would replace the flat $24 boat registration fee paid every two years with fees ranging from $50 to $700, depending on the size of the boat. The increases would be phased in over four years, beginning in October, for Maryland's 191,000 registered boat owners.
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Tampa Parents Rip School For Letting Controversial Muslim Group Speak To Students
Parents in Tampa are the latest to protest school officials inviting a controversial Muslim civil liberties advocacy group to speak to students.
Dozens of people showed up at a Hillsborough County school board meeting Tuesday night to complain that a member of Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, spoke to history students at Steinbrenner High School last fall. They cited the group's past connection to a terror financing case involving the terrorist group Hamas. The group, which purports to promote diversity and tolerance of the religion, has met a similar reception in Texas and Georgia in recent years.
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BREAKING NEWS: Feds Arrest Man Heading For U.S. Capitol Suicide Attack
Fox News confirms the arrest by federal agents of a Moroccan man on his way to U.S. Capitol for what he thought would be a suicide attack.
Plan Ahead: March 26-30 Registration Fair For 2012-13 Kindergarten/Prekindergarten
A Registration Fair to enroll students in kindergarten and prekindergarten for the 2012-13 school year will take place March 26-30 in the Flanders Rooms of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.
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Quote Of The Week
“Whoever controls the volume of money in our country is absolute master of all industry and commerce…and when you realize that the entire system is very easily controlled, one way or another, by few powerful men at the top, you will not have to be told how periods of inflation and depression originate.” – President James Garfield, 2 weeks before his assassination.
Just Exactly How Much?
A very serious question troubling Americans is exactly how much money the Federal Reserve System is actually giving away to their "bankster" members. The question is relevant due to two issues: Firstly, they are indirectly giving tax-collected funds from American taxpayers to affiliate stockholders of the FRS and secondly, much of that money is going to European banksters.
Ultimately, all the funds are borrowed or stolen from the taxpayers through inflation. Most Americans think that the TARP distributions QE1 and QE2 were large – when compounding interest about one trillion each – but that is sadly not the case. We live in a corrupt, tyrannical and dangerous time.
It is important to understand that there is no such remaining thing as large American banks or as a "national bank" or a strictly American bank. Such nationalism only exists in very small banks. All large banking today is international and the ownership of all large banks is international, and for the prime part privately controlled.
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Ultimately, all the funds are borrowed or stolen from the taxpayers through inflation. Most Americans think that the TARP distributions QE1 and QE2 were large – when compounding interest about one trillion each – but that is sadly not the case. We live in a corrupt, tyrannical and dangerous time.
It is important to understand that there is no such remaining thing as large American banks or as a "national bank" or a strictly American bank. Such nationalism only exists in very small banks. All large banking today is international and the ownership of all large banks is international, and for the prime part privately controlled.
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BREAKING NEWS: Senate Passes Final Version Of Payroll Tax-Cut Extension
Senate votes, 60-36, to approve an extension of the payroll tax cut and long-term jobless benefits, sending it to President Obama’s desk for signature.
From Fox News
From Fox News
America's Discretionary Spending Well Has Run Dry....look out for the free s--t army
The more we dig into the bones of President Obama's new budget plan, the more it becomes clear that, as JP Morgan's Michael Cembalest notes, the battles of the future (among our peak-polarized political class) will be between raising taxes and cutting entitlements as the discretionary spending well is empty. As the Budget Control Act cuts this discretionary spend to a 50-year low (close to only 5% of GDP), it is the rise in entitlements (and of course interest costs) that appear mandatory for now and will need to be 'balanced' with tax revenue growth that is expected to rise from 15% of GDP to 20% of GDP by 2022 (thanks largely to a belief that cyclical recovery will save us). As the real ranks of the long-term unemployed and now disabled benefits receivers swell, it seems clear how the entitlement-taxation see-saw will swing unless there is change everyone can believe in.
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The Pearl Harbor Myth: Rethinking The Unthinkable
In this book, George Victor addresses the several questions regarding Pearl Harbor: did U.S. Intelligence know beforehand? Did Roosevelt know? If so, why weren’t commanders in Hawaii notified? It is a well-researched and documented volume, complete with hundreds of end-notes and references.
Twelve days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt surprised his advisors by saying that war with Japan was about to begin. Secretary of War Stimson noted in his diary:
The question was what we should do. The question was how we should maneuver them into the position of firing the first shot without allowing too much danger to ourselves.
Mr. Victor admits he is an admirer of Roosevelt. While he is clear that Roosevelt manipulated the country into war, he does not condemn him for it:
History has recorded many, many rulers’ manipulations of their people into war without their subordinates blowing the whistle. Presidents James Polk, Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson did it before [Roosevelt], and others have done it after him.
This is difficult for many to accept, especially the idea that honorable and upright military leaders would allow such a thing to occur. General George Marshall, in testimony to various tribunals after Pearl Harbor was clear, however:
He testified to a congressional committee that withholding vital information from commanders was routine practice.
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Twelve days before the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt surprised his advisors by saying that war with Japan was about to begin. Secretary of War Stimson noted in his diary:
The question was what we should do. The question was how we should maneuver them into the position of firing the first shot without allowing too much danger to ourselves.
Mr. Victor admits he is an admirer of Roosevelt. While he is clear that Roosevelt manipulated the country into war, he does not condemn him for it:
History has recorded many, many rulers’ manipulations of their people into war without their subordinates blowing the whistle. Presidents James Polk, Abraham Lincoln, William McKinley, and Woodrow Wilson did it before [Roosevelt], and others have done it after him.
This is difficult for many to accept, especially the idea that honorable and upright military leaders would allow such a thing to occur. General George Marshall, in testimony to various tribunals after Pearl Harbor was clear, however:
He testified to a congressional committee that withholding vital information from commanders was routine practice.
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Bankers Want Entire Industry To Become One Giant MF Global
Prior to the housing market collapse of 2008, about 70% of the revenues of US banks were comprised of profits made off of real estate loans. But with a self-induced real estate bubble where lenders relaxed loan requirements and offered low teaser interest rates to induce new home buyers, and then palmed off bad loans onto the public ledger via Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, they were recklessly allowed to keep speed processing home loans so banks could play fast and loose with their depositors’ money which they were using as reserve capital to make these loans.
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BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Payroll Tax Cut Extension
House votes 293-132 to approve an extension of the payroll tax cut and long-term jobless benefits, sending it to the Senate, which is expected to vote within the hour.
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The 'Progressive' Legacy
Although Barack Obama is the first black President of the United States, he is by no means unique, except for his complexion. He follows in the footsteps of other presidents with a similar vision, the vision at the heart of the Progressive movement that flourished a hundred years ago.
Many of the trends, problems and disasters of our time are a legacy of that era. We can only imagine how many future generations will be paying the price – and not just in money – for the bright ideas and clever rhetoric of our current administration.
The two giants of the Progressive era – Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson – clashed a century ago, in the three-way election of 1912. With the Republican vote split between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt's newly created Progressive Party, Woodrow Wilson was elected president, so that the Democrats' version of Progressivism became dominant for eight years.
What Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had in common, and what attracts some of today's Republicans and Democrats, respectively, who claim to be following in their footsteps, was a vision of an expanded role of the federal government in the economy and a reduced role for the Constitution of the United States.
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Many of the trends, problems and disasters of our time are a legacy of that era. We can only imagine how many future generations will be paying the price – and not just in money – for the bright ideas and clever rhetoric of our current administration.
The two giants of the Progressive era – Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson – clashed a century ago, in the three-way election of 1912. With the Republican vote split between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt's newly created Progressive Party, Woodrow Wilson was elected president, so that the Democrats' version of Progressivism became dominant for eight years.
What Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson had in common, and what attracts some of today's Republicans and Democrats, respectively, who claim to be following in their footsteps, was a vision of an expanded role of the federal government in the economy and a reduced role for the Constitution of the United States.
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An Obama-Santorum Matchup Would Be Good For The Country
Obama vs. Santorum is the only contest where real issues would be the focus
Mitt Romney was the inevitable nominee — until he wasn't.
In order to sustain a lead, a candidate's message must resonate with the heart and the mind. Mr. Romney's cakewalk to the nomination has been stymied by the inability to get anyone excited about his campaign. He has supporters but not believers.
Rick Santorum's message resonates with voters' hearts and minds (this week at least), because he is a true believer. He believes in his message, and his message is consistent with core Republican values. What gave Mr. Santorum the edge in Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri can give him an edge in the general election against President Barack Obama.
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Mitt Romney was the inevitable nominee — until he wasn't.
In order to sustain a lead, a candidate's message must resonate with the heart and the mind. Mr. Romney's cakewalk to the nomination has been stymied by the inability to get anyone excited about his campaign. He has supporters but not believers.
Rick Santorum's message resonates with voters' hearts and minds (this week at least), because he is a true believer. He believes in his message, and his message is consistent with core Republican values. What gave Mr. Santorum the edge in Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri can give him an edge in the general election against President Barack Obama.
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Are The Elites Going After The Catholic Church?
First, we had President Obama order that all Catholic employer-sponsored health insurance cover contraception. He's changing the spin, after the uproar. The White House has since announced that religious groups would not have to cover or subsidise contraception. Instead, insurers would be obliged to offer contraception free of charge, with the guarantee that the religious employers’ premium would not rise accordingly. Pretty much the same thing. Employees of the Catholic church will get access to free contraception.
Now, the Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, put into power by the elite, as a "technocrat",issued a statement on Wednesday night saying it had informed the European Commission that it would pass a law ending the Church's exemption from local property taxes on its properties used for commercial purposes.
The statement said the proposal to be presented in parliament would limit the tax exemption to structures that are "exclusively non-commercial." It did not say when it would present the bill.
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Now, the Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti, put into power by the elite, as a "technocrat",issued a statement on Wednesday night saying it had informed the European Commission that it would pass a law ending the Church's exemption from local property taxes on its properties used for commercial purposes.
The statement said the proposal to be presented in parliament would limit the tax exemption to structures that are "exclusively non-commercial." It did not say when it would present the bill.
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Driver Charged In Fatal Crash
Defendant and Charges:
Corey A. Ortwein, 20, Lewes, DE
Vehicular Homicide 1st Degree
Vehicular Assault 1st Degree
Driving under the Influence of Drugs
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center for lack of $23,500.00 secured bail.
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Harbeson- On Thursday February 16, 2012 the Delaware State Police formally charged Corey A. Ortwein, 20, of Lewes, DE in connection with the fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on US Rt. 9 in Harbeson on Saturday, February 11. Ortwein, who had been admitted to the Christiana Hospital since the crash, was arrested yesterday and charged with Vehicular Homicide 1st, Vehicular Assault 1st, Driving under the Influence of Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Department of Corrections for lack of bail.
The investigation into this crash is continuing.
Corey A. Ortwein, 20, Lewes, DE
Vehicular Homicide 1st Degree
Vehicular Assault 1st Degree
Driving under the Influence of Drugs
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center for lack of $23,500.00 secured bail.
Resume:
Harbeson- On Thursday February 16, 2012 the Delaware State Police formally charged Corey A. Ortwein, 20, of Lewes, DE in connection with the fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on US Rt. 9 in Harbeson on Saturday, February 11. Ortwein, who had been admitted to the Christiana Hospital since the crash, was arrested yesterday and charged with Vehicular Homicide 1st, Vehicular Assault 1st, Driving under the Influence of Drugs, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was arraigned at JP Court 2 and committed to the Department of Corrections for lack of bail.
The investigation into this crash is continuing.
QUOTES OF THE DAY 2-17-12
Force is the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism. Thomas Jefferson
Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof. John Kenneth Galbraith
My theories explain, but cannot slow the decline of a great civilization. I set out to be a reformer, but only became the historian of decline. Ludwig von Mises
The founding fathers, in their wisdom, devised a method by which our republic can take one hundred of its most prominent numbskulls and keep them out of the private sector where they might do actual harm. P.J. O’Rourke
A long war almost always places nations in this sad alternative: that their defeat delivers them to destruction and their triumph to despotism Alexis de Tocqueville
Historically, much of the motivation for public schooling has been to stifle variety and institute social control. Jack Hugh
The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite. Thomas Jefferson
The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression. H. L. Mencken
National Health Insurance means combining the efficiency of the Postal Service with the compassion of the I.R.S. … and the cost accounting of the Pentagon. Louis Sullivan/Connie Horner quoted by Novak in _Forbes_
Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude. Alexis de Tocqueville
All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that’s an alibi for my ignorance. Will Rogers
Faced with the choice between changing one’s mind and proving that there is no need to do so, almost everyone gets busy on the proof. John Kenneth Galbraith
My theories explain, but cannot slow the decline of a great civilization. I set out to be a reformer, but only became the historian of decline. Ludwig von Mises
The founding fathers, in their wisdom, devised a method by which our republic can take one hundred of its most prominent numbskulls and keep them out of the private sector where they might do actual harm. P.J. O’Rourke
A long war almost always places nations in this sad alternative: that their defeat delivers them to destruction and their triumph to despotism Alexis de Tocqueville
Historically, much of the motivation for public schooling has been to stifle variety and institute social control. Jack Hugh
The issue today is the same as it has been throughout all history, whether man shall be allowed to govern himself or be ruled by a small elite. Thomas Jefferson
The worst government is often the most moral. One composed of cynics is often very tolerant and humane. But when fanatics are on top there is no limit to oppression. H. L. Mencken
National Health Insurance means combining the efficiency of the Postal Service with the compassion of the I.R.S. … and the cost accounting of the Pentagon. Louis Sullivan/Connie Horner quoted by Novak in _Forbes_
Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word, equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude. Alexis de Tocqueville
All I know is just what I read in the papers, and that’s an alibi for my ignorance. Will Rogers
Joe Kennedy III Announces Run For Barney Frank’s Seat
The Kennedys are officially back into the family business.
Joseph Kennedy III, a scion of the famous political family, announced Thursday that will run for the Massachusetts House seat being vacated by Rep. Barney Frank (D).
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Joseph Kennedy III, a scion of the famous political family, announced Thursday that will run for the Massachusetts House seat being vacated by Rep. Barney Frank (D).
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Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American'
The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: "black."
For this group — some descended from U.S. slaves, some immigrants with a separate history — "African-American" is not the sign of progress hailed when the term was popularized in the late 1980s. Instead, it's a misleading connection to a distant culture
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SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
FEBRUARY 21, 2012
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
1:30 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals/Nonconforming Use – discussion of next steps
2:00 p.m. Amending Chapter 15 – Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals – follow up discussion
2:30 p.m. Disposition of Real Property
Old Station 16 Fire House
Bricks
3:00 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. “Three Strikes” Ordinance – introductory discussion
3:45 p.m. Election Redistricting – next steps
4:15 p.m. General discussion/Upcoming Agenda items
Workload/Workflow discussion
Other
5:00 p.m. Adjournment
Our Liar-In-Chief And His Pravda Press
There is no stronger case that can be made for my Impeach Them All article than the President himself. He is delusional and/or a liar with no shame. As the campaign season heats up, his pathological tendencies become exaggerated. If you want to see an energy crisis, hook Obama to a polygraph any time he appears in public. The device would drain the grid as it attempted to keep pace with the fabrications.
Equally disgraceful is the mainstream media. They are either brain-dead or so deeply invested with this man-child that they have chosen to go all in for his re-election. Surely they cannot be so ignorant or ideological as to believe what Obama spews. I suspect they ignore his serial “whoppers” in an attempt to aid his re-election.
Perhaps George Orwell’s vision is upon us:
In our age there is no such thing as ‘keeping out of politics.’ All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia. The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history.
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Equally disgraceful is the mainstream media. They are either brain-dead or so deeply invested with this man-child that they have chosen to go all in for his re-election. Surely they cannot be so ignorant or ideological as to believe what Obama spews. I suspect they ignore his serial “whoppers” in an attempt to aid his re-election.
Perhaps George Orwell’s vision is upon us:
In our age there is no such thing as ‘keeping out of politics.’ All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia. The very concept of objective truth is fading out of the world. Lies will pass into history.
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Grape-Flavored Liquid Tylenol To Be Recalled
No Cussing In Class For Teachers, Arizona Lawmaker Says
PHOENIX – A teacher's role may be to expand a student's vocabulary, but one Arizona lawmaker wants to make sure that doesn't include four-letter words.
A state legislator has introduced a bill that would punish public school teachers if they use words that violate the obscenity and profanity guidelines set forth by the Federal Communications Commission.
The words were "totally inappropriate," and teachers that don't keep their language clean aren't setting a good example for students, she said.
"You're there to be educated," Klein said. "You're not there to talk smack."
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Rasmussen: Santorum Surge Has ‘Substance’
While front-runners have come and gone in the volatile Republican nomination process, noted pollster and author Scott Rasmussen tells Newsmax that Rick Santorum’s surge appears to be based on “substance.”
Rasmussen, founder and president of Rasmussen Reports, also released a new poll today showing the former Pennsylvania senator now leading in the critical battleground state of Ohio.
The poll shows Santorum leading at 42 percent, compared with Romney at 24 percent, and Gingrich and Paul trailing with 13 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
“Rick Santorum is probably the last of the not-Romney candidates to surge. He’s clearly in front right now. We have him out by 12 points nationally. He’s up a little bit in Michigan,” Rasmussen said in an exclusive interview with Newsmax on Thursday. “The only question is whether Santorum is any different from Michele Bachmann, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Herman Cain, Rick Perry, and Newt Gingrich, who also were front-runners ahead of Romney at some point in the polls and there appears to be some more substance to the Santorum surge.”
Rasmussen, who also is co-founder of the sports network ESPN, said Santorum — unlike previous front-runners — beats Romney in a head-to-head matchup. “The numbers show that this is the first time there has been a not-Romney challenger who wins a head-to-head matchup with Romney,” said Rasmussen, noting that such matchups in the past have been tossups or favored the former Massachusetts governor.
“The reason for that was that, in the case of Gingrich, if other candidates dropped out, while Gingrich got some of their support, so did Romney,” Rasmussen observed. “What we’re seeing right now is if Gingrich were out of the race, his supporters overwhelmingly would go against Romney. So whether it’s about Rick Santorum or just about the nature of the race, we’re finally seeing a point where as the challengers drop out, support consolidates against Mitt Romney.”
The dual contests on Feb. 28 — in Romney’s home state of Michigan and in Arizona — will be of paramount importance in deciding the race, Rasmussen said.
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Rasmussen, founder and president of Rasmussen Reports, also released a new poll today showing the former Pennsylvania senator now leading in the critical battleground state of Ohio.
The poll shows Santorum leading at 42 percent, compared with Romney at 24 percent, and Gingrich and Paul trailing with 13 percent and 10 percent, respectively.
“Rick Santorum is probably the last of the not-Romney candidates to surge. He’s clearly in front right now. We have him out by 12 points nationally. He’s up a little bit in Michigan,” Rasmussen said in an exclusive interview with Newsmax on Thursday. “The only question is whether Santorum is any different from Michele Bachmann, Chris Christie, Donald Trump, Herman Cain, Rick Perry, and Newt Gingrich, who also were front-runners ahead of Romney at some point in the polls and there appears to be some more substance to the Santorum surge.”
Rasmussen, who also is co-founder of the sports network ESPN, said Santorum — unlike previous front-runners — beats Romney in a head-to-head matchup. “The numbers show that this is the first time there has been a not-Romney challenger who wins a head-to-head matchup with Romney,” said Rasmussen, noting that such matchups in the past have been tossups or favored the former Massachusetts governor.
“The reason for that was that, in the case of Gingrich, if other candidates dropped out, while Gingrich got some of their support, so did Romney,” Rasmussen observed. “What we’re seeing right now is if Gingrich were out of the race, his supporters overwhelmingly would go against Romney. So whether it’s about Rick Santorum or just about the nature of the race, we’re finally seeing a point where as the challengers drop out, support consolidates against Mitt Romney.”
The dual contests on Feb. 28 — in Romney’s home state of Michigan and in Arizona — will be of paramount importance in deciding the race, Rasmussen said.
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Reid Seethes As Rubio Pressures Obama On Latin America
What arguably had been the quietest dispute in Washington, D.C., ramped up a bit today when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid challenged freshman Sen. Marco Rubio’s political approach and questioned his constituency.
The Florida Republican obviously has rankled the Nevada Democrat with his tack of fighting President Barack Obama’s policy on Latin America by blocking diplomatic appointments, Politico reports. The Spanish-language media generally have been the only ones covering the spat.
The dust-up started last year, when Rubio challenged the White House on its selection of Mari Carmen Aponte for ambassador to El Salvador. He acted to force the State Department to take a stronger stance against authoritarian regimes in Nicaragua and Cuba.
After voting against Aponte twice, Rubio ultimately supported her confirmation in December amid pressure from Hispanic groups. Rubio compromised because the White House produced a new statement in January stating that the Sandinista government in Nicaragua may have cheated in recent elections, Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told Politico.
“I never had any objection to Mari Carmen,” Rubio himself told Politico. “I was always about the administration’s lack of interest in defending democracy in Nicaragua.”
The Senate ultimately failed to confirm her.
“When we made progress on that [Nicaragua], I kept my word and lined up the votes for her,” he said. “But they didn’t keep their word. Everything is about politics with this White House. They decided to sacrifice her nomination in order to try to score political points.”
Rubio, an oft-mentioned potential Republican vice-presidential candidate, now is blocking the confirmation of Roberta Jacobson as assistant secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere.
Reid slighted the Cuban-American Rubio, telling Politico, “In Nevada, Aponte is seen by the Puerto Rican community, the Hispanic community, as really somebody who is an up-and-rising star . . . I just think it’s a mistake for someone who is supposedly representing Hispanic issues to do what [Rubio] has done.”
When BuzzFeed asked Rubio spokesman Alex Conant how he views Reid’s contention that Rubio should be representing Hispanic issues, Conant replied simply: "Senator Rubio represents Florida."
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The Florida Republican obviously has rankled the Nevada Democrat with his tack of fighting President Barack Obama’s policy on Latin America by blocking diplomatic appointments, Politico reports. The Spanish-language media generally have been the only ones covering the spat.
The dust-up started last year, when Rubio challenged the White House on its selection of Mari Carmen Aponte for ambassador to El Salvador. He acted to force the State Department to take a stronger stance against authoritarian regimes in Nicaragua and Cuba.
After voting against Aponte twice, Rubio ultimately supported her confirmation in December amid pressure from Hispanic groups. Rubio compromised because the White House produced a new statement in January stating that the Sandinista government in Nicaragua may have cheated in recent elections, Rubio spokesman Alex Conant told Politico.
“I never had any objection to Mari Carmen,” Rubio himself told Politico. “I was always about the administration’s lack of interest in defending democracy in Nicaragua.”
The Senate ultimately failed to confirm her.
“When we made progress on that [Nicaragua], I kept my word and lined up the votes for her,” he said. “But they didn’t keep their word. Everything is about politics with this White House. They decided to sacrifice her nomination in order to try to score political points.”
Rubio, an oft-mentioned potential Republican vice-presidential candidate, now is blocking the confirmation of Roberta Jacobson as assistant secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere.
Reid slighted the Cuban-American Rubio, telling Politico, “In Nevada, Aponte is seen by the Puerto Rican community, the Hispanic community, as really somebody who is an up-and-rising star . . . I just think it’s a mistake for someone who is supposedly representing Hispanic issues to do what [Rubio] has done.”
When BuzzFeed asked Rubio spokesman Alex Conant how he views Reid’s contention that Rubio should be representing Hispanic issues, Conant replied simply: "Senator Rubio represents Florida."
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DHS: 'CBP Stops Thousands Of Unsafe Hair Dryers'
President Obama's border enforcement officials prevented over 13,000 dangerous hair dryers from entering the country, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trumpeted today.
"U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized thousands of hair dryers recently that were determined to constitute a “substantial product hazard” under U.S. law, for failing to have adequate immersion protection," DHS announced.
"The potentially dangerous hair dryers were identified through a nationwide targeting operation by the CBP Import Safety Commercial Targeting and Analysis Center (CTAC)."
[I feel so much safer.. don't you? Maybe if the Hezbollah terrorists are carrying hair dryers we will catch them too. --Editor]
Romney Struggling To Attract White Working Class
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney is faltering with white working-class voters crucial to his party's drive to capture the White House, even as he tries to fend off a rising GOPchallenger, Rick Santorum, who wields strong blue-collar appeal.
The wealthy former Bain Capital chief has led his rivals by comfortable margins among white college graduates, according to combined polls of voters in the first five states that held presidential nominating contests. But the exit and entry surveys showed only a modest Romney advantage among whites who lack college degrees, the yardstick analysts typically use to define the working class.
Santorum: Despite Beliefs, I Won't Restrict Contraception
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum defended himself against charges that his views on social policy issues are anti-women and insisted that despite his own personal beliefs he is in favor of making contraceptives available as long as the government does not force it on religious groups.
“The issue is, as a . . .public servant, how do I feel about the issue of contraception? It should be available,” Santorum said during an interview Wednesday night with CNN’s Piers Morgan.
But he added: “I object to [it] when the federal government says that religious organizations who feel the way the Catholic Church feels should be required to provide it. I think that’s an infringement upon their religious liberties.”
Santorum pointed to his voting record as U.S. senator from Pennsylvania as proof of his support for providing birth-control measures and he suggested that as president he would continue to do the same.
“As far as contraception, if you look at my voting record, I have a voting record that supports . . . funding for contraception, both domestically, as well as internationally,” Santorum said. “And I would not support any law that would put any restrictions on that.”
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“The issue is, as a . . .public servant, how do I feel about the issue of contraception? It should be available,” Santorum said during an interview Wednesday night with CNN’s Piers Morgan.
But he added: “I object to [it] when the federal government says that religious organizations who feel the way the Catholic Church feels should be required to provide it. I think that’s an infringement upon their religious liberties.”
Santorum pointed to his voting record as U.S. senator from Pennsylvania as proof of his support for providing birth-control measures and he suggested that as president he would continue to do the same.
“As far as contraception, if you look at my voting record, I have a voting record that supports . . . funding for contraception, both domestically, as well as internationally,” Santorum said. “And I would not support any law that would put any restrictions on that.”
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GOP Sens. Burr, Coburn Unveil New Medicare Plan
Two Republican senators say they have a new Medicare rescue plan for policymakers to debate this political year.
The proposal from Tom Coburn (M.D.) of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age to 67, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees.
The plan is unlikely to advance in Congress before the election, but it will help define the debate for presidential and congressional candidates.
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The proposal from Tom Coburn (M.D.) of Oklahoma and Richard Burr of North Carolina features an accelerated transition to private health insurance for many seniors, a gradual increase in the eligibility age to 67, and higher premiums for middle-class and upper-income retirees.
The plan is unlikely to advance in Congress before the election, but it will help define the debate for presidential and congressional candidates.
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Napolitano Cites Potential Hezbollah Attack Against US
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said she is concerned about the possibility that the terrorist Hezbollah organization might attack the United States.
Napolitano told lawmakers Wednesday that the Homeland Security Department has contacted Jewish organizations around the country and is working with the FBI and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim group based in Lebanon, is closely allied with Iran. The Defense Department estimates that Hezbollah receives between $100 million and $200 million a year in funding from Iran.
Napolitano said the threat from Hezbollah remains a "critical situation worth watching."
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[You'll remember that we've posted numerous times in the last year about the Hezbollah penetration threat at our southern border.. yet border security has not been improved significantly. Is this another convenient 'crisis' brewing? --Editor]
Napolitano told lawmakers Wednesday that the Homeland Security Department has contacted Jewish organizations around the country and is working with the FBI and other law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim group based in Lebanon, is closely allied with Iran. The Defense Department estimates that Hezbollah receives between $100 million and $200 million a year in funding from Iran.
Napolitano said the threat from Hezbollah remains a "critical situation worth watching."
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[You'll remember that we've posted numerous times in the last year about the Hezbollah penetration threat at our southern border.. yet border security has not been improved significantly. Is this another convenient 'crisis' brewing? --Editor]
Maxine Waters calls Republican leaders 'demons'
Rep. Maxine Waters, no stranger to controversy, is turning heads once again, this time for describing House Republican leaders as "demons."
The California Democrat's comments, which surfaced Wednesday, were made last weekend at a state party convention in San Diego. Video of her speech shows her rallying Democrats to win back control of the House in November
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U.S. MILITARY TOLD TO PREPARE FOR IRAN OPS
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta believes that Israel could attack Iran in an April-to-June timeframe, and there apparently has been a decision made for the U.S. to help in an assault on the radical Islamic nation’s nuclear facilities.
U.S. military sources tell WND that the Pentagon has begun preparations for “a number of operational plans and counter-operations,” with a Feb. 22 due date for submitting the plans
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U.S. military sources tell WND that the Pentagon has begun preparations for “a number of operational plans and counter-operations,” with a Feb. 22 due date for submitting the plans
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Same-Sex Marriage Implementation Delayed, Debate Postponed Until Friday
Amendments and debate on the same-sex marriage bill in the House of Delegates were postponed until Friday to give delegates more time to consider amendments. But not before an amendment to delay the implementation date of the bill to Jan. 1, 2013 was added by voice vote.
Salisbury’s Biggest Discount Shopping Event
One weekend only – March 15-17, 2012
Salisbury, MD - Celebrating their 11th semi-annual consignment event, Coastal Kids Consignment and their 50+ volunteers help area families get great merchandise for a deal, diligently assisting over 125 families to make money selling items and also support multiple charities by donating items at the end of the event. This year, financial and in-kind donations will be distributed to Life Crisis of Salisbury, MD; the March of Dimes of Salisbury, MD; the Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center of Salisbury, MD and several other Churches and local shelters.
Gearing up for summer fun and warm weather activities while finding quality brand and designer label kids and baby items can put a crunch on any family’s budget. Coastal Kids Consignment has brought together thousands of ways to get what you need at a fraction of the price. The one stop opportunity to find spring and summer season items at 60-90% off retail is a not to miss event!
Shoppers will find high quality, gently used items for infants to juniors, maternity and ladies including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, strollers, pack and plays, bounce chairs, outdoor play items, home decor and much more! Bigger than a consignment store, Coastal Kids is 3 day consignment event. Over 18,000 items were available at last year’s Salisbury sale. Laid out like a retail store, shopping is easy with items sorted by size and gender as well as similar item groupings that allow shoppers to find what they need quickly with minimal hunting.
What Shoppers need to know:
Thursday March 15th from 9am – 6pm
Friday March 16th from 9am – 6pm (many items 25% off from 3 – 6pm)
Saturday March 17th from 9am – 1pm (many items 50% off all day)
Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury MD 21804
Located in the Midway Room.
Free admission! Cash, Visa/MC accepted.
Want to sell your quality merchandise? Great! Log on to www.coastal-kids.com
Consignors earn 55 – 65% of their sales, set their own prices, do not have to be present to sell, can choose to discount or donate items and easily prepare tags with easy to use online software. Receive a check within 7 days of event close. Most families earn enough money to cover the cost of clothing their kids for the next season.
Bonus-Get first crack at the merchandise! Private preview shopping party on Wednesday evening March 14th for volunteers, consignors and new parents. Pre-registration required.
Salisbury, MD - Celebrating their 11th semi-annual consignment event, Coastal Kids Consignment and their 50+ volunteers help area families get great merchandise for a deal, diligently assisting over 125 families to make money selling items and also support multiple charities by donating items at the end of the event. This year, financial and in-kind donations will be distributed to Life Crisis of Salisbury, MD; the March of Dimes of Salisbury, MD; the Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center of Salisbury, MD and several other Churches and local shelters.
Gearing up for summer fun and warm weather activities while finding quality brand and designer label kids and baby items can put a crunch on any family’s budget. Coastal Kids Consignment has brought together thousands of ways to get what you need at a fraction of the price. The one stop opportunity to find spring and summer season items at 60-90% off retail is a not to miss event!
Shoppers will find high quality, gently used items for infants to juniors, maternity and ladies including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, strollers, pack and plays, bounce chairs, outdoor play items, home decor and much more! Bigger than a consignment store, Coastal Kids is 3 day consignment event. Over 18,000 items were available at last year’s Salisbury sale. Laid out like a retail store, shopping is easy with items sorted by size and gender as well as similar item groupings that allow shoppers to find what they need quickly with minimal hunting.
What Shoppers need to know:
Thursday March 15th from 9am – 6pm
Friday March 16th from 9am – 6pm (many items 25% off from 3 – 6pm)
Saturday March 17th from 9am – 1pm (many items 50% off all day)
Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury MD 21804
Located in the Midway Room.
Free admission! Cash, Visa/MC accepted.
Want to sell your quality merchandise? Great! Log on to www.coastal-kids.com
Consignors earn 55 – 65% of their sales, set their own prices, do not have to be present to sell, can choose to discount or donate items and easily prepare tags with easy to use online software. Receive a check within 7 days of event close. Most families earn enough money to cover the cost of clothing their kids for the next season.
Bonus-Get first crack at the merchandise! Private preview shopping party on Wednesday evening March 14th for volunteers, consignors and new parents. Pre-registration required.
MSP Criminal Press Release
DATE & TIME: 02-16-12 @ 1310 hrs
LOCATION: North Salisbury Blvd. & Centre Road, Salisbury Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 12-54-001056
CRIME:
1. Possession of cds Marihuana
2. Possession of cds paraphernalia
Suspect:
1. 17 year old white male of New Freedom, Pa.
2. Yancy Keith Mayers 19 year old white male of Salisbury, Md
BRIEF RESUME: On the above date and time Tfc. K. Phillips stopped a motor vehicle at the above location for a seatbelt violation. The Trooper observed that both the driver (17 year old white male) and the front seat passenger (Mayers) were extremely nervous to the point that they were shaking and kept staring back at the Trooper after he had returned to his cruiser. Based on that and other indicators of criminal behavior the Trooper requested a drug detecting K-9 and Officer Caton and K-9 Miso from the Salisbury Police Department responded to assist. Miso gave a positive alert on the vehicle and a probable cause search was conducted resulting in the recovery of a quantity of marihuana and smoking devices. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to the Barrack for processing. While in route to the barrack, the 17 year old juvenile stated that he was directed by his mother who was visiting friends in Delaware to go to the bank in Salisbury, take out money and purchase Marihuana and return it to her in Delaware. The adult suspect was transported to the Wicomico County Central Booking unit for a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was subsequently released without bail. The Wicomico County Department of Juvenile Justice was contacted for detention of the juvenile and informed of the facts of the case, and they decided to release the juvenile back to his mother. The juvenile’s mother came to the Salisbury Barrack and signed for his release. She is facing charges at a later date.
LOCATION: North Salisbury Blvd. & Centre Road, Salisbury Wicomico Co., MD. 21801
CASE NUMBER: 12-54-001056
CRIME:
1. Possession of cds Marihuana
2. Possession of cds paraphernalia
Suspect:
1. 17 year old white male of New Freedom, Pa.
2. Yancy Keith Mayers 19 year old white male of Salisbury, Md
BRIEF RESUME: On the above date and time Tfc. K. Phillips stopped a motor vehicle at the above location for a seatbelt violation. The Trooper observed that both the driver (17 year old white male) and the front seat passenger (Mayers) were extremely nervous to the point that they were shaking and kept staring back at the Trooper after he had returned to his cruiser. Based on that and other indicators of criminal behavior the Trooper requested a drug detecting K-9 and Officer Caton and K-9 Miso from the Salisbury Police Department responded to assist. Miso gave a positive alert on the vehicle and a probable cause search was conducted resulting in the recovery of a quantity of marihuana and smoking devices. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to the Barrack for processing. While in route to the barrack, the 17 year old juvenile stated that he was directed by his mother who was visiting friends in Delaware to go to the bank in Salisbury, take out money and purchase Marihuana and return it to her in Delaware. The adult suspect was transported to the Wicomico County Central Booking unit for a hearing before a District Court Commissioner and was subsequently released without bail. The Wicomico County Department of Juvenile Justice was contacted for detention of the juvenile and informed of the facts of the case, and they decided to release the juvenile back to his mother. The juvenile’s mother came to the Salisbury Barrack and signed for his release. She is facing charges at a later date.
Hundreds Of Dead Birds On I-95 In Laurel
Hundreds of birds just dropped from the sky and landed onto I-95 Wednesday, bringing afternoon rush hour traffic to a crawl.
They were common Starlings, and while there were a few in the grass and on the shoulders of the highway, the vast majority landed right on the northbound travel lanes in Laurel
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Update On OC Taxi Cab Sting
Interesting ages of people.
Among those apprehended already were
Ronald Alimo, 51 102 Old Landing Rd Ocean City, MD 21842
Jonathan Grubbs, 23, Willards;
Troy Middleton, 41, Ocean City;
Charlene Chester, 47, Ocean City;
James Camper, 49, Trappe;
Glynnis Sullivan, 54, Ocean City;
Robert Hayes, Sr., 44, Ocean City;
Orean Kennedy, 52, Ocean City;
Dawn Ramaska, 34, Ocean City;
James Hudson, 49, Showell;
Robert Ray, Sr., 53, Ocean City;
Donald Collins, 53, Ocean City;
Mary Baker, 55,12905 Swordfish Dr Ocean City, MD 21842
Stacy Baker, 38, Ocean City;
Guy Erbe, 52, Ocean Pines;
Cheryl Merendino, 49,214 Somerset St Ocean City, MD 21842
Stanley Layton, Jr., 53, Ocean City;
Vernon Spence, 46, Snow Hill; and
Robin McCready, 50, Pocomoke.
Those already in custody on unrelated charges included Miranda Florio, 24, Jessup; Lorenzo Sears, 41, Oak Hall, Va.; and Brian Harmon, 39, Westover.
Those indicted but still at large included James Leech, 50, Berlin; John Leo Parker, 57, Bishopville; Darryl Lee Whaley, 55, Berlin; Geraldine Woodland, 49, Ocean City; Christopher Denike, 32, Ocean City; Michael Rose, 54, Ocean City; Paul Francis, 32, Glenwood, Md.; David Allen Brown, 44, Baltimore; Kathy Matthews, 40, Rivera Beach; and Robert Gross, Jr., 43, Kensington, Md.
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Among those apprehended already were
Ronald Alimo, 51 102 Old Landing Rd Ocean City, MD 21842
Jonathan Grubbs, 23, Willards;
Troy Middleton, 41, Ocean City;
Charlene Chester, 47, Ocean City;
James Camper, 49, Trappe;
Glynnis Sullivan, 54, Ocean City;
Robert Hayes, Sr., 44, Ocean City;
Orean Kennedy, 52, Ocean City;
Dawn Ramaska, 34, Ocean City;
James Hudson, 49, Showell;
Robert Ray, Sr., 53, Ocean City;
Donald Collins, 53, Ocean City;
Mary Baker, 55,12905 Swordfish Dr Ocean City, MD 21842
Stacy Baker, 38, Ocean City;
Guy Erbe, 52, Ocean Pines;
Cheryl Merendino, 49,214 Somerset St Ocean City, MD 21842
Stanley Layton, Jr., 53, Ocean City;
Vernon Spence, 46, Snow Hill; and
Robin McCready, 50, Pocomoke.
Those already in custody on unrelated charges included Miranda Florio, 24, Jessup; Lorenzo Sears, 41, Oak Hall, Va.; and Brian Harmon, 39, Westover.
Those indicted but still at large included James Leech, 50, Berlin; John Leo Parker, 57, Bishopville; Darryl Lee Whaley, 55, Berlin; Geraldine Woodland, 49, Ocean City; Christopher Denike, 32, Ocean City; Michael Rose, 54, Ocean City; Paul Francis, 32, Glenwood, Md.; David Allen Brown, 44, Baltimore; Kathy Matthews, 40, Rivera Beach; and Robert Gross, Jr., 43, Kensington, Md.
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Ohio Couple Gets 8 Years In Son's Cancer Death
CLEVELAND – The parents of an 8-year-old boy who died from Hodgkin lymphoma after suffering for months from undiagnosed swollen glands were sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to denying him medical treatment.
Attorneys for Monica Hussing, 37, and William Robinson Sr., 40, had said the parents had financial problems and tried to get checkups for their son but could not afford it.
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Attorneys for Monica Hussing, 37, and William Robinson Sr., 40, had said the parents had financial problems and tried to get checkups for their son but could not afford it.
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New Pet-Travel Rule May Give Soldiers Sticker Shock
A new United Airlines fee that could force U.S. active-duty military families to pay more to ship a pet home from Japan has angered many, who have flooded the airline’s Facebook page with comments calling the new policy "outrageous."
A new United Airlines fee set to take effect next month would dramatically increase the cost of shipping a pet home from Japan and surrounding areas to the United States -- to as much as $3,900 for large animals -- and may especially affect members of the military transferred under orders.
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A new United Airlines fee set to take effect next month would dramatically increase the cost of shipping a pet home from Japan and surrounding areas to the United States -- to as much as $3,900 for large animals -- and may especially affect members of the military transferred under orders.
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Snow Chances Increasing For Sunday?
But WBOC says, no chance.
Confidence is growing that the D.C. region could have accumulating snow late Saturday night into Sunday.
Even a 15 year old kid from another Blog has been calling for a snow storm while WBOC said it just won't happen.
I guess time will tell. Who will we trust, WBOC or a 15 year old kid.
Confidence is growing that the D.C. region could have accumulating snow late Saturday night into Sunday.
Even a 15 year old kid from another Blog has been calling for a snow storm while WBOC said it just won't happen.
I guess time will tell. Who will we trust, WBOC or a 15 year old kid.
Good Lord Jim Ireton, Shut Up For Once In Your Life
Mayor Jim Ireton is at it again. Now he wants the power to hire and fire Department Heads, as if this immature wanna be somebody thinks he now knows more than a voted upon, select group of people the taxpayers chose to lead their City called a City Council.
Terry Cohen, (being the wise woman that she is) stated that she will allow the proposal to go on the agenda. However, we all know Ireton is going to get smacked right in the face and probably treated like the immature child that he is.
Seriously Folks, Jim Ireton in control of something, I think not and I'm not playing around with words. This guy is the worst excuse for a Mayor, allbeit, better than the other choice Gary Comegys. However, you have to wonder if even we made the wrong decision. That's a toss up, for sure.
Mayor Ireton needs to stop grandstanding and start doing the work of the City. If he and Laura Mitchell actually spent more time doing BUSINESS instead of being in front of the cameras we might actually see some progress. If Mayor Ireton stopped putting things he wants to cry about in front of the press, again, something might actualy get done in this City.
Instead, its all about defaming "the Camden trio" on behalf of Mike Dunn and Barrie Tilghman for a future election. There must be something REALLY important, (SLICK) coming down the pike. Oh, I don't know, like maybe another WalMart or something to do with another LLC we're not aware of.
Go to work Mayor Ireton. You're being paid to do a job, not practice for a film/drama career.
BREAKING NEWS: ICE Agent Reportedly Kills Fellow Officer In Shooting
Agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shoots two colleagues, killing at least one, at a federal building in Southern California, local media report.
From Fox News
From Fox News
Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash Still Taking Out Tastebuds
Four years after we first published stories about Crest Pro-Health mouthwash doing scary things to people's mouths, the product is still on the market. And it's doing scary things to customers' mouths to this day, 48 hours per day. One of those customers is reader Maria's mom, who lost her sense of taste after using the product. A week later, she still wasn't interested in eating.
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