Marylanders Take Unique Approach To Stop Sex Trafficking

When it comes to sex trafficking, Maryland is considered a “hot zone.”

Anne Arundel County is the fifth-largest transport location in the country.

It was a statistic that didn’t sit well with Maryland State Sen. Bryan Simonaire.

He decided to take action.

With the number of sex trafficking victims on the rise in Maryland, activists like Simonaire have taken their own approach to helping and are seeing results.
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The issue with Benghazi: Who told Hillary Clinton to blame the video?

It was around 4 p.m. in Washington, D.C., when the Benghazi attack began and resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

That might seem like a "so-what" fact, but a strong case can be made that it holds a key to understanding why somebody working for then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the most likely source of the discredited idea that the attack was the spontaneous result of an anti-Muslim video.

That idea was the Obama administration's official explanation for the Benghazi attack for weeks after the Sept. 11, 2012, assault. It was only dropped after its absurdity became undeniable even in the Obama White House.

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Overnight Pollen

I don't know about you but it seems like the pollen this year is worse than ever. What's the point in washing your vehicle when you get up the next morning and this is what you see.

Remember: Obama’s ‘Blame the YouTube Video’ Fraud Began in Cairo, Not Benghazi

White House Spokesman Jay Carney told reporters on September 15, 2012, four days after terrorists stormed the consulate in Benghazi and killed US Ambassador Chris Stevens, that the Middle East protests were in response to a video. “These protests were in reaction to a video that had spread to the region… The unrest we’ve seen in the region has been in reaction to a video.” More

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This Land Is Whose Land? Nevada Standoff Reveals Fight Over Federal-owned Land

DENVER — Behind the hoopla surrounding Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy’s standoff with the Bureau of Land Management is a growing resentment over the federal government’s status as the largest landowner in the West.

“This is so much bigger than one rancher in Nevada,” Utah state Rep. Ken Ivory, who heads the American Lands Council, said in an April 23 online debate sponsored by The Salt Lake Tribune.

How much land does the federal government own? A 2012 Congressional Research Survey said the federal government owns about 640 million acres, or 28 percent of the nation’s land mass. Roughly 90 percent of that property is in the West.
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"Please Stop Me Before I Vote For A Bought-&-Paid-For Demopublican Again"

If we only voted for unbuyable candidates, money would become poison in politics rather than mother's milk.

The solution to money in politics is simple: stop voting for politicos who accept millions of dollars in bribes, ahem, campaign contributions and who court lobbyists. It's really that easy: stop rewarding those who collect millions and start punishing them by refusing to vote for any politician who accepts more than $100 from any entity in any one election cycle.

As with so many other issues, we have been well-trained to expect a centralized authority to save us from ourselves: in effect, we're asking the Supreme Court, Congress, etc. to please stop us before we vote for a bought-and-paid-for politico again.

Nobody forces us to vote for the candidate who raises the most money and blows it on media buys to persuade us that they're not bought-and-paid-for. But think about it: the very fact this craven toady can afford to spend millions of dollars on advertising proves he/she is well and truly bought-and-paid-for.

The only exception is multi-millionaires who spend their own millions attempting to persuade us that they'll be more independent that the toadies begging for millions, but a cursory examination of the record of millionaires in office (gosh, the vast majority of craven toadies turn out to be millionaires) finds that once in power, these "I bought myself" millionaire politicos are no different than the bought-and-paid-for politicos.

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Obama-Biden vacation tab reaches $40 million --- $2.9 million alone for two Obama 2014 golf outings

The travel costs for vacations taken by the first family and the Bidens have reached over $40 million with the Air Force's revelation that two golf outings by President Obama this year cost $2.9 million, according to the taxpayer watchdog group Judicial Watch.

The group said that the Air Force provided documents and records that put the price of the first family's trip to Key Largo, Fla., in March at $885,683 just for flying Air Force One. The travel costs to golf in Palm Springs, Calif., in February, where the president also met with King Abdullah II of Jordan, was $2,066,594, said the Air Force documents, according to Judicial Watch.

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Why the White House is Desperate to Bury Benghazi

Cover-up is about shielding details of arms smuggling to terrorists in Syria

Amidst new revelations concerning emails that show the Obama administration conspired to create a phony narrative around the Benghazi attacks, the true purpose behind the cover-up is being obfuscated – the fact that an annex near the U.S. embassy was being used by the CIA to transfer surface to air missiles to terrorists in Syria.

House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa today issued a subpoena for Secretary of State John Kerry to testify before the committee on May 21 about Benghazi following the release of emails by Judicial Watch which show that the White House crafted a deceptive policy to falsely frame the attack as a spontaneous protest sparked by a YouTube video in order to protect Barack Obama’s image.

Lost in the haze of claims and counter claims is the real reason why the White House is desperate to prevent the attack from coming under any further scrutiny – because it would likely reveal an arms smuggling scandal that could rival Iran-Contra.

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Rangel: Tea Party Does Not Believe the Union Won the Civil War

I just signed a bill to RaiseThe Wage

Moments ago, I signed legislation to raise Maryland's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.

We brought workers, activists, business owners and faith leaders together and forged consensus to give hundreds of thousands of Marylanders a raise.

Strengthening Maryland's middle class has been the North Star of my administration, and our work to raise the wage was the centerpiece of a legislative session that saw us expand Pre-K, protect the environment, promote fairness for all Marylanders, and invest in education and job creation.

Teacher at Public Safety Academy Charged With Sexual Abuse of Student

New Castle - A teacher has been charged after detectives determined he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student.

The investigation began in March when Troop 2 Youth Aide detectives were contacted by the administration of the Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security, 801 North Dupont Highway. School officials advised detectives that there were allegations that a teacher, Jerry Shorts, 27, of Wilmington, had a sexual relationship with one of his students.

Detectives initiated a lengthy investigation into the allegations, conducting numerous interviews and examining physical evidence. It was determined that Shorts and the student had four sexual encounters since October 2013.

Shorts was arrested at his residence on May 2. He was charged with four counts of sexual abuse of a child by a person of trust first degree, and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child. He was committed to Howard R. Young Correctional Institute on $125,000 secured bail.

All inquiries about the defendant's employment status should be directed to the school.

Sun Buys Capital: Another Loss Of Voice And Eyes?

The announcement of the sale of the daily Capital newspaper and to the Baltimore Sun Media Group came in a text message to my Blackberry as Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman was giving her budget address to the county council on Thursday.

It is a sale that could have more effect on the politics of Anne Arundel County and the State House than the upcoming election.

The Capital and its sibling publications, the Bowie Blade and the Maryland Gazette, along with the daily Carroll County Times, have been for sale since 2008. Longtime publisher Phil Merrill, for whom the College of Journalism at College Park is named, died in 2006. After that Landmark Media Enterprises, which already owned 49% of the paper, bought Merrill’s share.
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Al Qaeda-linked jihadists accused of hanging victims on crosses

Al Qaeda-backed jihadists are hanging the bodies of executed enemies on crosses crucifixion-style in a town in Northern Syria, according to a Syrian opposition group.

The executions reportedly took place Tuesday in Raqqa, where the extremist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIS, an Al Qaeda-linked network, has taken over the city, according to Abu Ibrahim Alrquaoui, who identifies himself as a founder of a group called Raqqa is Being Slaughtered Silently.

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GOATS TO SERVE AS ECO-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPERS AROUND THE STATE

SUNDERLAND – Have you herd? Goats will soon be making their way through Maryland and Northern Virginia, as property owners trade machinery and labor crews for hungry, four-legged landscapers ready to decimate any vegetation in their way.

Mary Bowen, owner of Sunderland-based Green Goats and Prosperity Acres farm, will be putting her herd of over 70 goats to work from May to October, using them to clear overgrown vegetation in various private and public areas across the state.

Unlike traditional land-clearing methods such as herbicide treatments and excavation services, which can have adverse effects on the environment, goats offer an environmentally-friendly alternative
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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court rules prayers that open town council meetings do not violate Constitution

The Supreme Court rules that prayers that open town council meetings do not violate the Constitution, even if they routinely stress Christianity.

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The Trifecta

Extreme Home Nightmare

Buying the home of her dreams turned into a hellish nightmare for one woman. When the woman and her husband successfully bid on a beautiful home in San Diego, California, she had no idea that her life was about to turn into Fatal Attraction meets Single White Female meets House Hunters. Prosecutors charge that Kathy Rowe became so enraged that the unnamed woman and her husband outbid her for her dream housethat she decided to make their lives unbearable. And wait until you hear everything she allegedly did!

According to police, after Rowe was outbid on the home in sunny Carmel Valley, she became so jealous and obsessed that she started a campaign of harassment that eventually plunged into the deranged and dangerous.

Rowe is accused of culminating her reign of terror by posting an ad on a sex site pretending to be the woman who outbid her, including using the new home owner's picture, and asking men to fulfill her rape fantasy. When two men contacted her, she allegedly gave them the address of the home she couldn't have. She reportedly told the men:

I also love to be surprised and have a man just show up at the door and force his way in the door and on me, totally taking me while I say no. Just stop by anytime Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. I like the element of surprise.

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Tragic moment two firefighters fall to their deaths from 13th floor

These shocking pictures show the moment two firemen were swept off a 13th floor balcony in China before falling hand-in-hand to their death.

Qian Lingyun, 23, and Liu Jie, 20, were trying to extinguish a blaze sweeping through an apartment block in Shanghai yesterday when the tragedy happened.

According to passers-by, Liu apparently fell from the balcony first after being pushed back by a wall of flame, and Qian had grabbed his hand to try and save him.

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COSTLY DISTRACTIONS

Tonight, May 5th at 6:30 pm, at the Crisfield Academy & High School auditorium SADD will have an open to the public showing of Costly Distractions! It is a project done in partnership with the CAHS SADD and the Crisfield Police Department! The local chapter has entered in a competition sponsored by NOYS and Allstate Insurance and the first prize is $10,000. Club sponsor and school nurse Lynne Brumley said, "We are very proud of the video and the message it provides...it involves underage drinking and distracted driving. We welcome you to view the video tonight." There is no cost for the viewing! Donations may be made to the CAHS SADD Chapter but is not required to view the movie! This is a joint effort of the CAHS SADD Chapter and the Crisfield Police Department. Several organizations, agencies and education entities were involved in the project.

Law Could Change How Parents Are Told About Down Syndrome

WASHINGTON -- When Heather Sachs' daughter was born with Down Syndrome eight years ago, she wasn't given helpful information or the names of parent groups offering advice and support.

Instead, Sachs tells Maryland lawmakers, she was simply handed a pamphlet, entitled "So You've Had a Mongoloid: Now What?"

On the audio of the Senate Finance Committee hearing where she testified, the gasps from lawmakers and attendees are audible.

According to the National Down Syndrome Society, the condition occurs "when an individual has a full or partial copy of chromosome 21." Down Syndrome used to be referred to as "Mongoloidism," a perjorative term that was dropped by the World Health Organization in 1965.
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Shut-down Defense Helps Sea Gulls Win CAC Title over York, 12-4

SALISBURY, Md. – The No. 2 Salisbury University men's lacrosse team brought home its 18th Capital Athletic Conference championship on Saturday, defeating No. 12 York College of Pennsylvania, 12-4, at Sea Gull Stadium.

The SU (18-1) defense, led by senior long-stick midfielder Zeke Smith and junior defender Knute Kraus with three and two caused turnovers, respectively, shut down York's offense, allowing only four goals on 18 shots. The unit held York's top three scorers to only two points in the effort.

Senior midfielder Donovan Lange, who led Salisbury with three goals, started the scoring with a goal on the crease off an assist from junior midfielder Sean Fitzgerald at the 11:46 mark of the first quarter.

The score started a 4-0 run for the Sea Gulls, as junior attackman Mike Kane netted a shot, also on the crease, on an assist from senior attackman Rhett DePol, before Lange added his second on a man-up chance from the right wing with an assist from senior attackman Luke Phipps.

DePol and Phipps, both with two goals and two assists, led Salisbury with four points each in the game.

After Phipps' first, York netted its first score of the game, but Salisbury took a 4-1 lead into the second quarter.

Fitzgerald scored from 10 yards on a low shot to open the second frame, as Salisbury added three-straight to start the quarter. DePol followed with his first from the left wing, and senior midfielder Brandon Kendrick added another from the left wing for his first in the stretch.

The Spartans scored their second on a man-up chance at the 5:22 mark, but with 4:58 left in the half, Phipps netted a transition goal with an open net on the crease, as DePol received a pass on the left side of the cage, drew the keeper, and dished to Phipps for the score and an 8-2 halftime lead.

At the half, Salisbury led in shots, 22-7, ground balls, 19-11, and senior midfielder Chris Biank won 8-of-12 first-half faceoffs.

SU's defense shut out York in the third quarter, while the Sea Gulls scored four more goals; Lange opened the half with his third from the left wing.

DePol followed with a diving shot on the crease, after dodging his defender and driving left, and Kendrick followed with a similar score just over one minute later at the 3:05 mark.

After a man-up score from Fitzgerald, Salisbury took a 12-2 lead into the final quarter.

York netted its final two scores in the fourth quarter, before the Gulls closed the win and brought the CAC crown back to Salisbury.

Senior goalkeeper Alex Taylor improved his record to 18-1 with the win, making seven saves in the game.

The Sea Gulls earned the CAC's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III tournament, and now await the tournament selection show on Sunday at 10 p.m., on ncaa.com for their first matchup of the tournament.

This Is Sick: Democrat Senator Forced To Resign, Facing Jail Over What Police Found On His Computer

Last month, Illinois State Rep. Keith Farnham announced his immediate resignation from the position. Though he said at the time his decision was based on health concerns, his recent arrest cast doubt on the actual reason behind the Democrat’s move.

The 66-year-old had state-owned computers seized by federal authorities just before his resignation; and along with evidence found on his personal computers, officials prepared multiple charges related to child pornography and allegations of sexual abuse.

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(Original) Elephant Paints Self Portrait

Watermen Protest Plan To Use Fossilized Oysters To Restore The Bay

An effort to clean up the Chesapeake Bay comes to a sudden halt. There’s a plan to use fossilized oyster shells as building blocks to restore the bay.

As Linh Bui reports, several watermen are protesting, saying this puts their livelihood in jeopardy.

The fight has been brewing for months, but this week, the situation came to a head.
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GOVERNOR TO HOST AN "ASK ME ANYTHING" SESSION ON REDDIT

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 5, 2014) -- Today, Governor O'Malley will host an "Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit prior to signing a bill raising the minimum wage in Maryland to $10.10 an hour. The Governor will join the Reddit community to answer a variety of questions asked online. The event will take place at 9:00 AM on Reddit's website at www.reddit.com/r/iama.

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WHAT:  Governor to host an "Ask Me Anything" session on Reddit 

WHEN:  TODAY, Monday, May 5, 2014, 9:00 a.m. 

WHERE:  Reddit's website: www.reddit.com/r/iama

NOTE:  The "Ask Me Anything" session was originally scheduled to take place at 10:00 a.m. Due to a change in scheduling, the event will now take place at 9:00 a.m.

THE CRISFIELD HERITAGE FOUNDATION HONORS THE WARD BROTHERS

THE CRISFIELD HERITAGE FOUNDATION HONORS THE WARD BROTHERS.

CRISFIELD, MD: The Crisfield Heritage Foundation Honors the Ward Brothers- the fathers of decorative decoy carving.

Crisfield, Maryland, the southernmost corner of Somerset County is known for many things. The pristine views of Tangier Sound, a history that dates back to the 1600’s, great crabbing, fishing and beautiful sunsets, to name a few. For those who may not know, this historic working waterman’s community is also home to the wonderful Crisfield Heritage Foundation (CHF). CHF has an illustrious heritage of preserving the history of this southernmost community and its surrounds.

CHF in turn, along with The Ward Museum of Waterfowl Art in Salisbury Maryland, are the curators of the legacy of Lem and Steve Ward, the original “Counterfeiters in Wildfowl Art”. You see what Lem and Steve were able to “reproduce” was something that looked just like the ducks that landed on the marshes outside their windows… but were actually only wood!

Well why the big hoopla? Crisfield is the birthplace of Lem and Steve Ward. The brothers were lifelong residents of the solitary marshes that border the area. Born into a life where you made your living from the land and the waters around them, both brothers were trained as barbers by their father to help supplement the family income. However around 1918 they started carving decoys for the duck hunters that frequented the bay area. You see hard times just got a little more difficult that year; Lem and Steve lost their father to a boating accident. Now it was essential they work a little harder to put food on the table. Though the brothers knew the way of the marsh and how to survive in it, they were more taken to dreaming than taking the hunting of waterfowl seriously for anything more than providing food for their table. They were born artists and from this inborn gift has come a major American art form. 

On May 30th, The Crisfield Heritage Museum Foundation honors the Ward Brothers and welcomes visitors to revisit a time in history when the American art form of wooden decoy carving was in its infancy. CHF will be celebrating the legacy of Lem and Steve Ward, considered the fathers of decorative decoy carving. The highlight of the event will be the premier of a fifteen-minute film, which tells the story of the Ward Brothers. This film was a joint project between CHF and The Ward Museum.The film and exhibit are co-produced by the Crisfield Heritage Foundation and the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, supported by grants from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council and the generosity of an anonymous supporter.

In addition to the opening of the Museum and premier of the Ward Brothers film from 5-7pm, another CHF property, the original Ward Brothers Workshop on Sackertown Road will be open for tours. Through the diligent efforts of many lower eastern shore decoy carvers, the Ward Workshop has been painstakingly restored and subsequently turned over to The Crisfield Heritage Foundation. The workshop will be open to visitors May 30th, from 3pm -5pm where Rich Smoker, a world-renowned wildlife carver, will be your host.
This is an event open and free to the public.

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SHA BEGINS SINGLE-LANE TRAFFIC PATTERN FOR US 13 BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROJECT OVER POCOMOKE RIVER

Bridge Deck Work Over Pocomoke River to Impact Traffic for Two Years


The State Highway Administration (SHA) is starting construction of a $14.4 million project to replace the bridge decks (driving surface) of the two northbound lanes of US 13 (Ocean Highway) and resurface the two southbound bridge decks crossing the Pocomoke River. The two US 13 bridges carry four lanes of state highway and the route is a major connection between Somerset and Worcester counties. Preliminary work on the project began underneath the bridges earlier this spring.

Construction work will impact motorists beginning Monday, May 5 when SHA will close both southbound lanes of the US 13 Bridge, and switch traffic via a temporary median crossover just north of the Pocomoke River. Both directions of traffic will use this bridge through November 2014.

Liberals

MCE hosts First Steps in Starting Your Own Business Class

What: First Steps in Starting Your Own Business

When: May 21, 2014 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Where: One Stop Job Market, Conf. Room #025

Registration: Pre-registration is required. To pre-register or for more information regarding this course or other general inquiries, please contact Lisa Twilley, Outreach Coordinator Of Maryland Capital Enterprises by telephone: 410-546-1900 or via email: ltwilley@marylandcapital.org. Sign up Online at www.marylandcapital.org

Course Fee: FREE

Course Description: Decide if entrepreneurship is for you. Find out about pros and cons of small business ownership, what skills and resources are needed, State of Maryland requirements to start a business, why is the credit important, why a business plan is needed.

*This class is offered every third Wednesday of the month at the same location and time.

STATE POLICE EMPLOYEES AND ALLIED OFFICERS AWARDED FOR BRAVERY AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE

(TIMONIUM, MD) -- Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Marcus L. Brown today presented awards ranging from Superintendent’s Salutes to Governor’s Citations to more than 100 state troopers, civilian employees, and allied law enforcement personnel in a ceremony that acknowledged their bravery, commitment, compassion and outstanding service to the people of Maryland.

The Maryland State Police Award Ceremony was held at the Maryland State Fairgrounds and was attended by families, friends, and co-workers of award recipients. Awards were presented for incidents involving troopers who were assaulted by armed suspects, a trooper who saved the life of a man at an Orioles game who turned out to be a long lost friend and employees who went above and beyond the call of duty while serving and protecting the people of Maryland. Colonel Brown even presented a dog bone to Jillie, a State Police K-9 who helped troopers find a suicidal man in time to rescue him and save his life.

“The narratives of today’s awards were only brief reflections of the deep level of commitment to public service the men and women of the Maryland State Police and our allied law enforcement partners possess,” Colonel Brown said. “The courage, bravery, and dedication to duty exhibited during the past year by our troopers and civilian employees resulted in lives saved, criminals brought to justice, traffic crashes and injuries reduced, and ultimately, a safer Maryland. I am proud to be a part of this outstanding law enforcement organization where integrity, fairness, and service to our citizens are our daily priorities.”

Woman Stops Grizzly Attack With .25 Caliber Pistol

This is a story of self control and marksmanship. A woman survived a grizzly bear attack with one well placed shot from her itsy bitsy .25 caliber Beretta Jetfire.

In her own words, this is what happened: While out hiking in Missoula, Montana, with my husband, we were surprised when a huge grizzly bear came charging at us out of nowhere. She must have been protecting her cubs because she was extremely aggressive.

If I had not had my little Beretta Jetfire, I would not be here today! I yanked it out of my purse and fired one shot. It hit my husband in his kneecap and the bear caught him easily. While the grizzly mauled the poor cripple, I was able to escape by just walking away at a brisk pace. I love that pistol, and I'll find another husband.

DISNEY Kids Lunch!

Greetings! Last year this event was so successful, we are bringing it back!   Make your reservations early because last year we sold out!   Lunch with your favorite Disney characters begins at 1:00pm... Saturday, May 31st.  Call for available seating times.   Full menu available for anyone 12 years and older.   Cost for all kids (12 & under) is $12 each.  This includes the entertainment and the kids lunch buffet.  Come enjoy lunch with your  kids or grandkids... on the magical deck at Boonies Restaurant!   410-873-2244

21438 Nanticoke Rd. Tyaskin, Maryland 21865

Older Women

SHE WALKED UP AND TIED HER OLD MULE TO THE HITCHING POST. AS SHE STOODTHERE, BRUSHING SOME OF THE DUST FROM HER FACE AND CLOTHES, A YOUNG GUNSLINGER STEPPED OUT OF THE SALOON WITH A GUN IN ONE HAND AND A BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IN THE OTHER.

THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER LOOKED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND LAUGHED, "HEY OLD WOMAN, HAVE YOU EVER DANCED?"

THE OLD WOMAN LOOKED UP AT THE GUNSLINGER AND SAID, "NO, I NEVER DID DANCE; NEVER REALLY WANTED TO."

A CROWD HAD GATHERED AS THE GUNSLINGER GRINNED AND SAID, "WELL, YOU OLD BAG, YOU'RE GONNA DANCE NOW," AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE OLD WOMAN'S FEET.

THE OLD WOMAN PROSPECTOR, NOT WANTING TO GET HER TOE

BLOWN OFF, STARTED HOPPING AROUND. EVERYBODY WAS LAUGHING.

WHEN HIS LAST BULLET HAD BEEN FIRED, THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER, STILL LAUGHING, HOLSTERED HIS GUN AND TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK INTO THE SALOON.

THE OLD WOMAN TURNED TO HER PACK MULE, PULLED OUT A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, AND COCKED BOTH HAMMERS.
THE LOUD CLICKS CARRIED CLEARLY THROUGH THE DESERT AIR. THE CROWD STOPPED LAUGHING IMMEDIATELY.

THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER HEARD THE SOUNDS, TOO, AND HE TURNED AROUND VERY SLOWLY. THE SILENCE WAS ALMOST DEAFENING.

THE CROWD WATCHED AS THE YOUNG GUNMAN STARED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND THE LARGE GAPING HOLES OF THOSE TWIN BARRELS. THE BARRELS OF THE SHOTGUN NEVER WAVERED IN THE OLD WOMAN'S HANDS, AS SHE QUIETLY SAID, "SON, HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MULE'S ASS?"

THE GUNSLINGER SWALLOWED HARD AND SAID, "NO M'AM, BUT I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO."

THERE ARE A FEW LESSONS HERE FOR ALL OF US:
1 - Never be arrogant.
2 - Don't waste ammunition.
3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
4 - Always, always make sure you know who has the power.
5 - Don't mess with old women; they didn't get old by being stupid.

I JUST LOVE A STORY WITH A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU?

The Week In Review

The below posts with today's date were the most popular posts last week.

Ohio Parents Start Hormone Therapy On 9-year-old ‘Transgender’ Son

“It just comes down to love. I mean, if you love your child then you should do anything in the world for your child. And it’s as simple and as pure as that.” The words are those of Emily LeVan who, along with her husband, Clint, has arranged for their son, Keating (Keat, for short) to begin hormone therapy — a first step toward becoming the female who Keat believes he is.

According to a Barcroft TV video (which can be viewed here), Keat reportedly began identifying as female at age 4.

The LeVans, who have already begun referring to their son as she, note that they have been attacked for their decision, which they insist is in Keat’s best interests. But it’s not just mean-spirited people who think the LeVans are making a mistake. Medical science militates against injecting a prepubescent child with hormones.
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Cigarette Smugglers Caught In Act

SNOW HILL — Four individuals were arrested on cigarette smuggling charges in April during a three-day sting carried out in Worcester County by the state Comptroller’s Office.

During the sting operation, agents seized a total of 24,750 packs of contraband cigarettes and three vehicles. The seized cigarettes were valued at more than $159,000.

Each suspect was charged with willful transportation of unstamped cigarettes, a felony that carries a mandatory fine of $150 for each carton and a possible sentence of up to two years. Each was also charged with willful possession, sale or offer to sell unstamped cigarettes, a misdemeanor that carries a penalty of up to a $1,000 fine and a year in jail.
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Prostitution Sting To Be Live-Tweeted By Police

A police force has been criticised after promising to live-tweet a prostitution sting next week.

Officers in Maryland say they will "take you along for the takedowns" as they target people who use sex workers in Prince George County.

The names and photographs of suspects will be tweeted as they are arrested.

Twitter users will be able to follow their progress by following a special hashtag and the county police's Twitter feed, which has more than 10,000 followers.

A blog post on the department's website read: "From the ads to the arrests, we'll show you how (we are) battling the oldest profession."
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Subway removes ham and bacon from nearly 200 stores and offers halal meat only after 'strong demand' from Muslims

Almost 200 branches of Subway have cut ham and bacon from their menus, serving halal meat in response to calls from their Muslim customers.

The sandwich chain said 'following a strong demand from our Muslim customers', 185 outlets in the UK and Ireland have introduced the meat, which is prepared under strict Islamic rules.

In Arabic the word halal means 'permitted' or 'lawful' and defines anything that is allowed or lawful according to the Qur'an.

It is often used to indicate food - particularly meat - has been prepared in accordance with Muslim principles and techniques.

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Now here’s the truth on Racism in America

On September 28, 1868, a mob of Democrats massacred nearly 300 African-American Republicans in Opelousas, Louisiana. The savagery began when racist Democrats attacked a newspaper editor, a white Republican and schoolteacher for ex-slaves. Several African-Americans rushed to the assistance of their friend, and in response, Democrats went on a “Negro hunt,” killing every African-American (all of whom were Republicans) in the area they could find. (Via Grand Old Partisan)

On April 20, 1871 the Republicans passed the anti-Ku Klux Klan Act outlawing Democratic terrorist groups.

Republicans led the charge on civil rights and women’s rights.

This list was originally compiled by Michael Zak at Grand Ole Partisan and then posted atFree Republic:

September 22, 1862: Republican President Abraham Lincoln issues preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

January 1, 1863: Emancipation Proclamation, implementing the Republicans’ Confiscation Act of 1862, takes effect

The Democratic Party continues to Support Slavery.

February 9, 1864: Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton deliver over 100,000 signatures to U.S. Senate supporting Republicans’ plans for constitutional amendment to ban slavery

June 15, 1864: Republican Congress votes equal pay for African-American troops serving in U.S. Army during Civil War

June 28, 1864: Republican majority in Congress repeals Fugitive Slave Acts

Al Sharpton : "Homos", "Chinamen", the "N" word

I published this BECAUSE I wanted to show each and every one of you what a true RACIST is. The MSM is going after Sterling like mad, yet this video PROVES true racism. Once again, the MSM ignores FACTS and EVIDENCE. Sharpton was NOT in a private phone call. He was publicly speaking. OK LIBERALS, let's hear your responses NOW. I'll leave this video up top all day if I have to.

Breaking News: Teachers Win State Loses

We would like to congratulate the teachers in their victory over the State of Maryland in court today.

As of 4:30pm today the judge ruled against the union and the teachers are back in full control.

Posted at 5:55pm

A Letter To The Editor: Clubhouse at Ocean Downs

I have been a frequent patron of the clubhouse for many years. The casino has problems but the clubhouse is a whole different issue. Rude staff especially so-called supervisors talking about other patrons behind their backs. She doesn't realize I can hear her when she complains about us "stupid idiots" spending our social security checks. It's our money and we'll spend it the way we want! The waitresses and kitchen staff at the bar seem to be the only ones truly enjoying their job. I try to be nice and courteous to others but that really irks my nerves being talked to behind my back. I would speak up but am afraid of being ejected and evicted. I've seen this happen on many occasions. The cleaning staff are always friendly even though they have to stand the smell in there. Sometimes it smells like mold and at other times smells of raw sewage or a mixture of both.

Cops Assault, Taser Wrong Man, Laugh About Framing Him “Someone drop the dope in here”

Reginald Johnson, has settled a civil lawsuit charging excessive force against the city of Seaford and a city police officer for $270,000.

The last thought that Johnson had on his birthday was being pulled over, yanked out of his car, tasered, and arrested. But that is exactly what the Seaford Police Department did to him.

According to Delaware Online, the incident that was the focus of Reginald Johnson’s suit was caught on police dashcam and showed two Seaford officers, who mistook Johnson for someone else, pulling over Johnson’s car, demanding he get out and without allowing Johnson much time to respond, shooting him with a Taser and roughly handcuffing him.

Moments later, after Johnson protests that he has done nothing wrong, two officers can be heard laughing and one joking about planting drugs in Johnson’s car; ”Someone drop the dope in here.”

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March Jobs Numbers Just In - Wicomico Records Another Record Loss of 985 Jobs verses March 2013

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March job numbers for our nations Counties.  According to their latest revised report, Wicomico lost another 985 jobs when compared to March 2013.   The latest Jobs report makes this the 15th consecutive month that Wicomico has lost ground in the Labor Force.  Although the unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% from the previous month of 8.1% - the number of individuals working in the County's Labor Force has diminished. - (i.e. March 2014 - (51,411 Workers)  minus March 2013 - (52,396 Workers) = - 985 Lost Workers

A MAN OF STERLING CHARACTER

** NOTE: Some quoted language below may offend readers.**

I had listened to roughly eight hours of commentary on Donald Sterling and the ugly remarks he made in conversations secretly tape-recorded by his girlfriend, before I heard anyone mention a wife.

HE HAS A WIFE?

At first, I thought the topic must have changed when I left the room, but no -- the TV talking heads were still discussing Sterling advising his girlfriend to stay away from blacks.

Not only does Sterling have a wife of 50 years, but earlier this year, she sued his girlfriend, demanding the return of two Bentleys, a Ferrari, a Range Rover and a $1.8 million apartment, claiming it was bought with community property without the wife's consent.
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Student Beat On School Bus In Delaware

Post by Jonathan Guessford.

School Recites Pledge in Arabic, One Nation Under Allah?

A Colorado high school principal is defending his decision to allow students from a cultural club to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic — and denied that it was attempt to push an Islamic agenda.

Tom Lopez, the principal at Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, told Fox News he has received a number of telephone calls and emails from outraged parents – but he stands by his decision.

“These students love this country,” he said. “They were not being un-American in trying to do this. They believed they were accentuating the meaning of the words as spoken regularly in English.”

The school recites the Pledge of Allegiance once a week and on Monday a member of the Cultural Arms Club led the student body in the Arabic version of the pledge.
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A Viewer Writes: I found this about Ron Pagano.........

The last paragraph says a lot about him *

It is for my boys, my grandchild, and their future, that I continue to be a Progressive, repulsed by the intolerance, bigotry and terror-tactics, practiced by the extreme right wing, and especially, the Tea Party. That's why I support the campaign of Dr. John LaFerla.

http://www.johnlaferla.com/ronpaganojd

Ronald A. Pagano – Information Please

We have obtained and posted a federal tax lien that was filed in Wicomico County last year against someone identified as "Ronald A. Pagano." And we have offered to post anything that “Ronald A. Pagano" may desire to declare about that tax lien, which lists an "unpaid balance" of more than $1 Million. So far, no response.

The “Ronald A. Pagano” who is a candidate for the Wicomico County Council is a mystery man. He claims to be or have been an attorney, who apparently practiced in another state, and also a "business owner," but he has provided the voters no specific details of either career – and he must have done something really big if those unpaid taxes are his. You have to wonder why he hasn’t discussed his careers in detail since they seem entirely to have occurred elsewhere.

Anyone with knowledge of Mr. Pagano's past is invited to contact us in order to share their information, if authentic and significant, with Wicomico County voters. And, Ronald A. Pagano, that invitation is extended to you, again. alberobutzo@wmconnect.com 

Oklahoma Inmate Dies Of Heart Attack After Botched Execution

McALESTER, Okla. - The execution of a convicted murderer was halted Tuesday night when the delivery of a new lethal injection combination was botched, but the man died later of a heart attack, the head of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections said.

The execution of Clayton Lockett, 38, began at 6:23 p.m. when official administered the first of three drugs. A doctor declared Lockett to be unconscious at 6:33 p.m.

About three minutes later, however, Lockett began breathing heavily, writhing on the gurney and straining to lift his head from the pillow. The condemned man could be seen speaking, CBS affiliate KOTV in Tulsa reported.

"It was extremely difficult to watch," said Lockett's attorney, David Autry.
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INCREDIBLE LOCAL PARKSIDE BASEBALL STORY

The GRANDMOTHER of a local Parkside Baseball Player proudly walked to the stands at a game this week to watch her Grandson play a game. She sat down and within seconds a man walked up to her and said, you'll need to pay the $4.00 admission to watch the game. She looked at this man and said, are you kidding me? No, there's a $4.00 admission please. She immediately said, I'm not paying $4.00 to watch the game. He responded, if you don't pay the $4.00 I'm going to have you removed. She replied, I'M NOT PAYING. 

Mind you, Ladies & Gentlemen, she had just been to another one of her Grandson's games a few days before and there was no admission. She went on to say, IF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CAN BLOW ALL THAT MONEY ON GIFT CARDS, RESTAURANTS AND BARS, ALL THE MONEY I PAY IN TAXES AND I DO NOT HAVE A CHILD LIVING IN MY HOME GOING TO SCHOOL, I'M NOT PAYING A $4.00 ADMISSION!

Now, if it was YOU and ME we'd say to ourselves, OK, she's a Grandmother, she doesn't want to pay, LET IT GO, RIGHT?

Nope, this guy called the Sheriff's Department and a Deputy confronted this woman, (who I happen to know personally) and told her he was going to physically remove her if she didn't pay the admission. She responded, physically remove me then, I'm not paying the admission. No one else charges to watch a High School baseball game.

A Gentleman a few rows behind kindly offered to pay the admission for her and the Deputy didn't have to force ably remove her.

REALLY FREDERICKSEN, REALLY?????

IS THIS WHAT WE'VE NOW EVOLVED INTO!

Liberal school systems forcing taxpayers to not only pay for educations in which this person doesn't even have a child attending any school in the County, paying ALL of the taxes residents do and now you'll have GRANDMOTHERS arrested because ONLY Parkside charges fees to attend a baseball game.

SHAME ON ALL OF YOU. 

Kentucky community outraged after 19-year-old woman shot by deputy outside field party

Samantha Ramsey, 19, was shot by a Boone County deputy Saturday as she tried to drive away from a field party in Hebron, Ky., at about 2 a.m. Police said she ignored the deputy's order to stop her car and then rammed him, sending the officer sprawling onto the hood of her car.

A small town in northern Kentucky is grieving and demanding answers from authorities after a deputy fatally shot a 19-year-old woman during an encounter outside a party early Saturday.

Boone County authorities said Samantha Ramsey, 19, rammed Deputy Tyler Brockman with her car as she left a field party off River Rd. outside Hebron, south of Cincinnati, at around 2 a.m.

Brockman, 27, had received a report about possible booze bash in a field near the Ohio River and was out of his cruiser to check drivers' sobriety, a sheriff's spokesman told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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BREAKING NEWS: Sterling Banned For Life From NBA

Fined $2.5 Million as well. More to come. NBA urging him to sell Team as well. Commissioner says he will try to force a sale of the Clippers

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Students threaten civil disobedience if school doesn't denounce Robert E. Lee

Black students at Virginia's Washington and Lee University have issued an ultimatum: Denounce Robert E. Lee, one of the school's two namesakes, or face civil disobedience, the National Review Online reported Monday.

Students also want the school to apologize for what they call Lee’s “racist and dishonorable conduct,” remove Confederate battle flags from the chapel and ban Confederate reenactors from the campus on Lee-Jackson Day, a state holiday. They also want the university’s undergraduate school to cancel all classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Seven black law students, calling themselves “The Committee,” say that if the school does not cave to their demands, they will engage in acts of civil disobedience until their demands are met. The students gave the school until September 1 to meet their demands.

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Obama, Sharpton, Magic Johnson Gang-up on NBA Owner Sterling

You Asked, I'm Delivering

Many have asked what the traffic has been like at the Old Mill recently and considering I travel past that restaurant almost every single day I thought I'd deliver the answer.

As you know, Friday wasn't very busy. Saturday night, (on the other hand) was quite busy. Last night, (above) was clearly another flop. You do have to wonder how many of the vehicles in the parking lot are employee vehicles.

Does anyone know what they're charging so far this year for all you can eat crabs?

Confederate Heroes Have Their Own Medal Of Honor

HANCOCK, Md. -- The Medal of Honor, created by Congress during the Civil War as America's highest military decoration for valor, was never meant for Americans who fought for the South. They were the enemy, after all.

But there's a Confederate Medal of Honor, little known yet highly prized, that the Sons of Confederate Veterans bestows on those whose bravery in battle can be proven to the private group's satisfaction.

The silver-and-bronze medal is a 10-pointed star bearing the Great Seal of the Confederate States and the words, "Honor. Duty. Valor. Devotion."

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Mayor and Police Chief Propose Historic Increase in Salisbury Police Officer Ranks

Mayor James Ireton, Jr. and Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan announced today the "2014 Salisbury Police Department Investment Funding Proposal." The proposal, highlighted in the FY2015 Mayor's Budget, a May 2014 Budget Transfer for the SPD, and a May 2014 Budget Amendment, seeks to fund and place 15 officers on the streets of the City of Salisbury. The breakdown of the funding proposal is this:

A. Mayor Ireton's proposed FY15 budget will take a Police Recruiter Position, presently held by a sworn officer, and make it a civilian position - moving 1 officer back to patrol duty B. Mayor Ireton's May 1, 2014 budget transfer of $277,000 in the Salisbury Police Department will take 4 Police Dispatch positions that are held by sworn officers, and make them civilian positions - moving 4 officers back to patrol duty C. Mayor Ireton/Chief Barbara Duncan's proposed May 1, 2014 budget amendment proposal of $832,822 to be spent for the hiring of 10 new Salisbury Police officer that, after training, will be on patrol duty

In all, these proposed staffing changes and additions will put 15 seasoned and new police officers on the streets of Salisbury over the next 18 months. With the budget transfer and the approval of the police recruiter by City Council, 5 of those 15 will be on Salisbury streets by July 1, 2014.

"Salisbury has seen a historic drop in violent crime over the past 5 years. Chief Duncan, Colonel Barkley and the entire Salisbury Police Department should be commended for their work. As we come to the midpoint of this decade knowing what we know about our population - how it will increase and how many people visit Salisbury in a single day - it is clear that reaching the goal of under 2000 Part 1 Crimes in a calendar year, will take more resources. I am proud to support the proposal that will do just that, and I am more than confident that the City Council will as well," said Mayor James Ireton, Jr.

Police Chief Barbara Duncan said, “The residents and business owners throughout the city have consistently reached out to work with SPD, and our partners, the Maryland State Police and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office to reduce crime. Mayor Ireton has worked to hire police officers and put more officers out in the street at every turn. This announcement today is proof positive our Mayor is committed to funding the Salisbury Police Department to produce long term solutions which address obvious staffing needs so that we can continue to reduce crime in Salisbury. We all know that crime reduction is an important aspect of economic success and SPD will soon be staffed to help the City make that success a lasting reality.”

A Viewer Writes: Elks / Fire Dept Fight

A member of the Fruitland fire dept severely beaten by African American birthday party goers at elks Lodge. A small fight broke out between birthday party goers at the elks Lodge and A member of the fruitland fire dept assisted in trying to separate the two Black males of the birthday party downstairs. The fruitland fire dept were having they’re banquet upstairs at the same time. After trying to help break up the fight, The fire dept member was attacked by a crowd of the birthday party goers and severely beaten. I understand that was a police officer in site and would not exit his vehicle to assist. The fire dept member was taken to the hospital with multiple wounds.

Bundick Granted 62 Separate Trials

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) - The woman accused of setting fire to dozens of buildings in Accomack County will have 62 separate trials.

The judge issued the order Friday in Accomack County denying the Commonwealth’s motion to join all 62 counts of arson into one trial
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Two Moms Of Preschoolers Push For Spanish Immersion Program In Prince George’s County

Delores Millhouse and Gina Bowler don’t have children in the Prince George’s County school system.

But they would like to.

That was the message they shared with members of the county Board of Education, the new schools chief, the county executive and anyone else who would take a few minutes to listen during the past several months as they lobbied the district to add a Spanish immersion program to its academic offerings.
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Useful Idiots

Recall that Hillary did her college thesis on his writings and Obama writes about him in his books. Saul Alinsky died about 43 years ago, but his writings influenced those in political control of our nation today.......

Died: June 12, 1972, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Education: University of Chicago

Spouse: Irene Alinsky

Books: Rules for Radicals, Reveille for Radicals

All eight rules are currently in play

How to Create a Social State by Saul Alinsky:

There are eight levels of control that must be obtained before you are able to create a social state. The first is the most important.

1) Healthcare– Control healthcare and you control the people

2) Poverty – Increase the Poverty level as high as possible, poor people are easier to control and will not fight back if you are providing everything for them to live.

3) Debt – Increase the debt to an unsustainable level. That way you are able to increase taxes, and this will produce more poverty.

4) Gun Control– Remove the ability to defend themselves from the Government. That way you are able to create a police state.

5) Welfare – Take control of every aspect of their lives (Food, Housing, and Income)

6) Education – Take control of what people read and listen to – take control of what children learn in school.

7) Religion – Remove the belief in the God from the Government and schools

8) Class Warfare – Divide the people into the wealthy and the poor. This will cause more discontent and it will be easier to take (Tax) the wealthy with the support of the poor.

Does any of this sound like what is happening to the United States ?

Alinsky merely simplified Vladimir Lenin's original scheme for world conquest by communism, under Russian rule. Stalin described his converts as "Useful Idiots." 

The Useful Idiots have destroyed every nation in which they have seized power and control. It is presently happening at an alarming rate in the U.S.

"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere."

Missing 12 Year Old Tyree Morris

Missing from 1208 Nakomis Ave., Salisbury,  Wicomico County

Last Seen Saturday April 27th @ 2000 hrs at the South end Wawa

Description:

light skin black male

5-7, slender athletic build

short black hair

wearing blue long sleeve shirt with red lettering "Old Navy" across chest

grey "LeBron James" blue jeans

grey athletic shoes

riding dark colored bicycle with yellow rim tires

Mother called today's date to report her son had not come home 

If located contact:

Maryland State Police

Sgt. Jenean Lawson

Duty Officer

410-749-3101 ext 0

Sad News From Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Earlier tonight the Worcester County Sheriff's office sent out this tweet  

Worcester Co Sheriff ‏@WorCOSO
Sheriff's Office K9 was struck by a vehicle at Rt. 50 and Rt 589. Use caution in the area.

They have now made the announcement that the K-9 officer has answered his last call.

UPDATE
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
 

It is with a heavy heart that Sheriff Mason announces the line of duty death of K-9 Ike. K-9 Ike was tragically killed while on a traffic stop in Berlin this evening. K-9 Ike was a tremendous asset to the Sheriff's Office and was responsible for numerous apprehensions and drug seizures. Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler and family. K-9 Ike was escorted with full honors to Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank Holloway Funeral Home, Maryland State Police Berlin and Salisbury, Berlin Police Department, Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, and the Salisbury Police Department. Pictured is K-9 Ike second from left. The loss of this partner can not be explained and the hole it leaves in our agency is large. Again our thoughts and prayers are with K-9 Ike's family and partner.

Food Poisoning Suspected After More Than 100 People Fall Ill During Food Safety Summit

While some of our nation’s brightest food minds were gathered at a Food Safety Summit in Maryland earlier this month, the very thing they came together to discuss seems to have wreaked havoc on more than 100 people attending. In what can only be a prank from the food gods, it appears food poisoning is one of the suspected culprits, officials say.

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said that most of those who fell ill have complained of diarrhea, reports the Associated Press, after hearing back from about 400 of the 1,300 attendees. No one has been hospitalized.

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