Case #: 2009-9147
Incident: Shoplifting
Date February 21, 2009
Location: WalMart, Fruitland, Md.
Charged:
Keonta Anthony Quailes
18 YOA
462 N. North Street
Seaford, Del.
Charges: Theft under $100.00
MDOP
Disposition: Remanded to custody of the Wicomico County Detention Center
On February 20, 2009, at approximately 3:09 p.m., Fruitland Police responded to a complaint of a shoplifter being held by WalMart loss prevention personnel. The facts of the case are that the security alarm located at the entrance to the men’s restroom was activated, whereupon, loss prevention personnel went to investigate. This alarm activates when merchandise that is tagged with an electronic security devise passed through it. Upon entering the bathroom, Loss prevention personnel heard what sounded like packaging being torn open. Quailes was then observed leaving the bathroom and then exiting the building through the tire and lube exit of the store, passing all points of sale. After Quailes exited the store, loss prevention personnel found the plastic security devises in the bathroom. Quailes was watched as he walked around to the front of the store where he was confronted by loss prevention personnel. Six video games were recovered from Quailes and a pocketknife which he had used to remove the security devises. The merchandise was not resalable.
Case: 2009-9149
Incident: Shoplifting
Date: February 20, 2009
Location: WalMart, Fruitland, Md.
Charged:
Tonya Jean Holland
29 YOA
30461 Bennett Road
Salisbury, Md.
Charges: Theft less than $500.00
MDOP
Disposition: Released to Wicomico County Detention Center
On February 20, 2009, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Fruitland Police responded to a complaint of a shoplifter being held by WalMart loss prevention personnel. The suspect was identified as Tonya Jean Holland. The facts of the case are that loss prevention personnel observed Holland enter WalMart and go to the men’s department where she selected several men’s clothing items and place them in a large black bag. They the observed Holland proceed to the domestic and health and beauty sections of the store where she selected several additional items and put them in the large black bag as well. Holland was then observed going into the hardware section where she selected a pair of sunglasses which were packaged in plastic. Holland was then observed entering a restroom where she cut the sunglasses out of the plastic packaging with a pair of scissors she had brought with her. Holland then proceeded to pass all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items. She was confronted and taken into custody where $283.07 in merchandise belonging to WalMart was recovered.
Wanted for Questioning
Fruitland Police are requesting assistance from the public in identifying a subject wanted for questioning involving the sexual abuse and sexual offenses committed on a child which occurred on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009 at the Fruitland Primary School after a Community basketball program. The suspect is described as a black male, medium to dark brown complexion, 5 – 10 to 6-0 tall, muscular build, 230 – 240 pounds, short hair neatly cut, thin line of beard running from ear to ear along the jaw line and a deep bass voice. The subject may also be cross eyed. The subject was wearing a white T shirt under a brown suede coat, matching brown pants, a gold chain necklace with open links and new looking tan work boots. A possible vehicle is a tan or light brown Pontiac Grand Am 2 door.
Anyone having information is requested to contact the Fruitland Police Department at 410-548-2804.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Salisbury University is an asset to our community
One of the things that made me fall in love with Salisbury was Salisbury University. I had lived in a "college town" before. Many college towns embrace their college, they are grateful for the employment opportunities, thankful that the students boost the economy and pleased that many graduates, stay and offer much to the community.
It does not appear to be the case here in Salisbury. Why? I want to start a dialog, we need solutions. I have thought about this for a long time and I still don't have the answer.
We all know it is an excellent university. We had family come in this weekend and they were so impressed with the campus. It is beautiful. There is clearly a housing issue and the President has not connected well with the community. I still cannot spell her name unless I look it up!
Students volunteer a lot in this community. They volunteer for many youth sports teams and student teachers have been a very positive influence. The nursing school is filling a huge need. Yes there have been "bumps" but with that many young people coming into the area there will be. I will take "rowdy" college kids over gangs any day.
The University brings culture and entertainment with the symphony, theatre and college sports
Leaders come from the university and contribute to local clubs, churches and non profits. Whether some of the readers agree or not more higher educated people per capita DO make a community more desirable. The University can attract new businesses to the area --that is our next topic.
An effective president of a university does embrace the community, has this one?
Salisbury is fairly conservative, but academicians are typically liberal. There are even some in academics that have an "elitist" attitude and that does not jive well on the Eastern Shore, especially with the locals. Is this part of the problem?
Housing - students living on campus make the university. When looking at universities many parents won't even consider a school unless they guarantee housing. What is being done to accommodate the students without putting pressure on the community and neighborhoods? I am not getting into 4-2 and landlords right now because that is being used purely for politics, presently. He said, she said.
I don't think the University is doing enough regarding housing. They are leaving it up to the private sector and that is what is dividing our town. Our elected officials must do more to make the University more accountable for housing and protecting their students.
When a student behaves badly, the community goes nuts. Yes, they need to be punished but this blog was practically encouraging a "lynching". I know people involved from the university and they were just as appalled by the students behavior. They care about this community and were very concerned for the citizens involved but they still had to follow procedures and protocols. Our legal system at its best.
Clearly we all need to do more, starting with our elected officials, community leaders and university administration. Salisbury University is a true asset to our community, it raises our quality of life on several levels.
I want to hear your opinion, we need viable solutions. I hope some of you can actually stay on topic, please.
Next - What is Salisbury doing to attract new business to the area?
Transferring To Salisbury
On a flight getting ready to depart for Salisbury...
Jack was sitting on the plane when a guy took the seat beside
him. The guy was an emotional wreck, pale, hands shaking,
moaning in fear. "What's the matter?" Jack asked.
"I've been transferred to Salisbury, there's crazy people there.
They've got lots of shootings, gangs, race riots, drugs, poor
public schools, and the highest crime rate."
Jack replied, "I've lived in Salisbury all my life. It's not as bad
as the blogs say. Find a nice home, go to work, mind your
own business, enroll your kids in a nice private school. It's as
safe a place as anywhere in the state."
The guy relaxed and stopped shaking and said, "Oh, thank you.
I've been worried to death. But if you live there and say it's OK,
I'll take your word for it. What do you do for a living?"
"Me?" said Jack. "I'm a tail gunner on a Budweiser truck."
Jack was sitting on the plane when a guy took the seat beside
him. The guy was an emotional wreck, pale, hands shaking,
moaning in fear. "What's the matter?" Jack asked.
"I've been transferred to Salisbury, there's crazy people there.
They've got lots of shootings, gangs, race riots, drugs, poor
public schools, and the highest crime rate."
Jack replied, "I've lived in Salisbury all my life. It's not as bad
as the blogs say. Find a nice home, go to work, mind your
own business, enroll your kids in a nice private school. It's as
safe a place as anywhere in the state."
The guy relaxed and stopped shaking and said, "Oh, thank you.
I've been worried to death. But if you live there and say it's OK,
I'll take your word for it. What do you do for a living?"
"Me?" said Jack. "I'm a tail gunner on a Budweiser truck."
Vote For The RAM Restaurant Awards-Support The Eastern shore!
Dear Co-workers & Friends,
I am emailing you to ask for your support of Eastern Shore Restaurants!
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is inviting the dining public (yup-that's you!!) to vote for this year’s “Stars of the Industry”. Each year RAM honors Maryland Restaurants for their excellence demonstrated in and out of the kitchen as well as their service to the local communities.
The Eastern Shore has gotten lots of nominations- but the competition is fierce and every vote counts! (Voting ends Feb 27, 2009)
Visit http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/
Then on the left hand side of the page click:
"Gala 2009 Vote Today"
Then select: "Dining Public"
Wine & Beverage Program of the Year
Charleston ....................................Baltimore
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar ....Baltimore
Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Bar .....Bethesda
Liquid Assets Wine & Martini Bar .............Ocean City
SoBo’s Wine Bistro ......................................Salisbury
Maryland Favorite New Restaurant
Catonsville Gourmet Market& Fine Foods .........Catonsville
Mitchum’s Steakhouse ....................................Trappe
Old Hickory Steakhouse ..........................National Harbor
VOLT .............................................................Frederick
Woodberry Kitchen ......................................Baltimore
Favorite Restaurant
Antrim 1844................................................Taneytown
Black’s Bar & Kitchen ..................................Bethesda
Marlin Moon Grille .....................................Ocean City
Charleston ....................................................Baltimore
Jordan’s Steakhouse ................................Ellicott City
Favorite Bar & Tavern
Annabel Lee Tavern ....................................Baltimore
Fager’s Island ...........................................Ocean City
Nacho Mama’s ............................................Baltimore
Red Star Bar & Grill ...................................Fells Point
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille .......Statewide
Favorite Caterer
Ceresville Mansion .......................................Frederick
The Knife & Fork Caterers Inc. .....................Rockville
Putting on the Ritz Catering ............................Savage
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events .........St. Michael’s
Zeffert & Gold Catering
and Event Planning ......................................Baltimore
Pastry Chef of the Year
Executive Chef Jaime Ayala ......................RANAZUL
Chef Arismendy Infantale ........Tio Pepe Restaurante
Chef Susan Limb and
Chef Patrick Musel .............Praline Bakery and Bistro
Chef Joseph Poupon ....................Patisserie Poupon
Chef Cheryl Schneider .....Penny Chocolates & Gelato
And complete form!
And then verify your vote.
Please forward this to your friends, work colleagues, etc-----we need ALL the votes we can get!
For more information on the nominations and award process and the Restaurant Association of Maryland, please visit http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/
Cheers!
Licia Spinelli
I am emailing you to ask for your support of Eastern Shore Restaurants!
The Restaurant Association of Maryland (RAM) is inviting the dining public (yup-that's you!!) to vote for this year’s “Stars of the Industry”. Each year RAM honors Maryland Restaurants for their excellence demonstrated in and out of the kitchen as well as their service to the local communities.
The Eastern Shore has gotten lots of nominations- but the competition is fierce and every vote counts! (Voting ends Feb 27, 2009)
Visit http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/
Then on the left hand side of the page click:
"Gala 2009 Vote Today"
Then select: "Dining Public"
Wine & Beverage Program of the Year
Charleston ....................................Baltimore
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar ....Baltimore
Grapeseed American Bistro & Wine Bar .....Bethesda
Liquid Assets Wine & Martini Bar .............Ocean City
SoBo’s Wine Bistro ......................................Salisbury
Maryland Favorite New Restaurant
Catonsville Gourmet Market& Fine Foods .........Catonsville
Mitchum’s Steakhouse ....................................Trappe
Old Hickory Steakhouse ..........................National Harbor
VOLT .............................................................Frederick
Woodberry Kitchen ......................................Baltimore
Favorite Restaurant
Antrim 1844................................................Taneytown
Black’s Bar & Kitchen ..................................Bethesda
Marlin Moon Grille .....................................Ocean City
Charleston ....................................................Baltimore
Jordan’s Steakhouse ................................Ellicott City
Favorite Bar & Tavern
Annabel Lee Tavern ....................................Baltimore
Fager’s Island ...........................................Ocean City
Nacho Mama’s ............................................Baltimore
Red Star Bar & Grill ...................................Fells Point
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille .......Statewide
Favorite Caterer
Ceresville Mansion .......................................Frederick
The Knife & Fork Caterers Inc. .....................Rockville
Putting on the Ritz Catering ............................Savage
The Oaks Waterfront Inn & Events .........St. Michael’s
Zeffert & Gold Catering
and Event Planning ......................................Baltimore
Pastry Chef of the Year
Executive Chef Jaime Ayala ......................RANAZUL
Chef Arismendy Infantale ........Tio Pepe Restaurante
Chef Susan Limb and
Chef Patrick Musel .............Praline Bakery and Bistro
Chef Joseph Poupon ....................Patisserie Poupon
Chef Cheryl Schneider .....Penny Chocolates & Gelato
And complete form!
And then verify your vote.
Please forward this to your friends, work colleagues, etc-----we need ALL the votes we can get!
For more information on the nominations and award process and the Restaurant Association of Maryland, please visit http://www.marylandrestaurants.com/
Cheers!
Licia Spinelli
TRUST ME, This Is A Must See Video!
Tell me now, who do YOU trust? You are THIS CLOSE to having this guy as your next Mayor!
Salisbury News Is Temporarily Shut Down
I can't respond to any more emails today, something has crashed on my computer.
and the mouse is missing.
Response To Daily Times On Crime
Friends,
The situation of crime is an issue close to my heart. I lived in Salisbury during my collegiate career. I was able to earn an outstanding education from Salisbury University and represent my Alma Matter as a four year varsity athlete in two sports. Salisbury was a great fit and had some of my most fond memories ever. Unfortunately while living in Salisbury I had my most horrendous experiences ever.
My first three years in Salisbury, 2002 to the beginning of 2005, we had no reservations about walking around Salisbury nor was there a talk of crime. Occasionally someone would get jumped and that was all you hear about. Things drastically changed for the worse spring of 2005. While living in Cedar Crossing, a.k.a. “The New Zoo”, off of Onley I had my house broken into, I was at my house when a man was shot and killed at the Old Zoo which is right next to the development, had numerous female neighbors wake up to strange men in their house, and my neighbors houses were broken into. Needless to say I felt a bit uneasy when school was out because I was one of the few in the development because of work and training.
While at my friends’ apartment on Shiloh Street, spring 2005 I believe, we were watching a movie when we heard 5 quick pops in a row and minutes later SPD rolled up to the scene. A man from another apt. a door down came out and shot up a parked car and the bullets went into a family’s house across the street.
One night leaving my girlfriend’s at the time UP apartment when she got back that Sunday from Thanksgiving and we were mugged at gunpoint during the mugging spree in 2006 while in bright lights and there were people returning to SU. These three were brash. Fortunately they were eventually caught and I thank all the law enforcement agencies who helped apprehend these thugs. What ended up making our stomachs curl even more was that we learned they were responsible for a murder stemming from a robbery across from Bennett. Talk about a close call.
For 21 years I went without a breeze of a crime coming near me and then all of a sudden I was immersed in crime. All of this happened while I was doing my normal routine in normal college areas during times that were not late. These are areas right next to the college except for the Shiloh incident and none are in rough areas or so I thought.
When reading the Daily Times article “Spate of crimes not a big trend Statistics rise and fall, but Salisbury remains a safe place” I was very much disappointed and angered that the Daily Time would print “damage control” to paint Salisbury as “safe”. Yes crime happens, but not normally at this rate or notoriety. It is an insult to all who have been victims of crime, especially violent ones, to say the area is safe because it is not being truthful about our situation. And I know too many who have been victims of crime including armed muggings.
What good end does this article accomplish? Nothing. What does this article bring to the table to solve the problem? Nothing. Does this article identify the problems? No. All it adds is an attempt to smoke screen the amount of crime. The crimes this year alone is not the reason for the cry that crime is up. The last few years have all added to the reoccurring theme of increased crime. We all know the long list of crimes.
A problem exists when people are doing their normal routine, at regular places, during normal times and are victims of crimes. How much more reasonable can you be than doing your daily routine responsibly? My friends who graduated before me cannot believe what has happened in Salisbury since they have left. I have friends who swore off Salisbury because of crime and that is unfortunate because there is still a lot of good in the area.
I do not feel as safe in Salisbury as I once did and will not regain that sense of security until the amount of crime is quelled. I do appreciate, as I saw first hand Saturday night, the amount of law enforcement presence out being proactive. That is what it is going to take to combat crime.
I ask the Daily Times to be more truthful in their commentaries on crime and paint an accurate picture of the status of Salisbury whether it is good or bad. That is the responsibility of the media especially on a topic that should never be political or partisan. We are talking not only about the safety of each individual but also the quality and health of our community as a whole. Only truthful discourse and dissemination of information and fact will lead to our ability to effectively respond to our situation.
To our law enforcement officers I hope that you are able to come home safe every night and I wish the best for everyone such that they never experience what I have gone through.
Nicholas Loffer
The situation of crime is an issue close to my heart. I lived in Salisbury during my collegiate career. I was able to earn an outstanding education from Salisbury University and represent my Alma Matter as a four year varsity athlete in two sports. Salisbury was a great fit and had some of my most fond memories ever. Unfortunately while living in Salisbury I had my most horrendous experiences ever.
My first three years in Salisbury, 2002 to the beginning of 2005, we had no reservations about walking around Salisbury nor was there a talk of crime. Occasionally someone would get jumped and that was all you hear about. Things drastically changed for the worse spring of 2005. While living in Cedar Crossing, a.k.a. “The New Zoo”, off of Onley I had my house broken into, I was at my house when a man was shot and killed at the Old Zoo which is right next to the development, had numerous female neighbors wake up to strange men in their house, and my neighbors houses were broken into. Needless to say I felt a bit uneasy when school was out because I was one of the few in the development because of work and training.
While at my friends’ apartment on Shiloh Street, spring 2005 I believe, we were watching a movie when we heard 5 quick pops in a row and minutes later SPD rolled up to the scene. A man from another apt. a door down came out and shot up a parked car and the bullets went into a family’s house across the street.
One night leaving my girlfriend’s at the time UP apartment when she got back that Sunday from Thanksgiving and we were mugged at gunpoint during the mugging spree in 2006 while in bright lights and there were people returning to SU. These three were brash. Fortunately they were eventually caught and I thank all the law enforcement agencies who helped apprehend these thugs. What ended up making our stomachs curl even more was that we learned they were responsible for a murder stemming from a robbery across from Bennett. Talk about a close call.
For 21 years I went without a breeze of a crime coming near me and then all of a sudden I was immersed in crime. All of this happened while I was doing my normal routine in normal college areas during times that were not late. These are areas right next to the college except for the Shiloh incident and none are in rough areas or so I thought.
When reading the Daily Times article “Spate of crimes not a big trend Statistics rise and fall, but Salisbury remains a safe place” I was very much disappointed and angered that the Daily Time would print “damage control” to paint Salisbury as “safe”. Yes crime happens, but not normally at this rate or notoriety. It is an insult to all who have been victims of crime, especially violent ones, to say the area is safe because it is not being truthful about our situation. And I know too many who have been victims of crime including armed muggings.
What good end does this article accomplish? Nothing. What does this article bring to the table to solve the problem? Nothing. Does this article identify the problems? No. All it adds is an attempt to smoke screen the amount of crime. The crimes this year alone is not the reason for the cry that crime is up. The last few years have all added to the reoccurring theme of increased crime. We all know the long list of crimes.
A problem exists when people are doing their normal routine, at regular places, during normal times and are victims of crimes. How much more reasonable can you be than doing your daily routine responsibly? My friends who graduated before me cannot believe what has happened in Salisbury since they have left. I have friends who swore off Salisbury because of crime and that is unfortunate because there is still a lot of good in the area.
I do not feel as safe in Salisbury as I once did and will not regain that sense of security until the amount of crime is quelled. I do appreciate, as I saw first hand Saturday night, the amount of law enforcement presence out being proactive. That is what it is going to take to combat crime.
I ask the Daily Times to be more truthful in their commentaries on crime and paint an accurate picture of the status of Salisbury whether it is good or bad. That is the responsibility of the media especially on a topic that should never be political or partisan. We are talking not only about the safety of each individual but also the quality and health of our community as a whole. Only truthful discourse and dissemination of information and fact will lead to our ability to effectively respond to our situation.
To our law enforcement officers I hope that you are able to come home safe every night and I wish the best for everyone such that they never experience what I have gone through.
Nicholas Loffer
Thank you John Fager!
Reopening the Atlantic Hotel is such a blessing for downtown Berlin. The John Fagers and Frank Hannas do so much for our community.
No Speak English
A Russian woman married a Canadian gentleman and they lived happily ever after in Toronto . The poor lady was not very proficient in English, but did manage to communicate with her husband. The real problem arose whenever she had to shop for groceries.
One day, she went to the butcher and wanted to buy chicken legs. She didn't know how to put forward her request, and in desperation, clucked like a chicken and lifted up her skirt to show her thighs. Her butcher got the message, and gave her the chicken legs.
Next day she needed to get chicken breasts, again she didn't know how to say it, and so she clucked like a chicken and unbuttoned her blouse to show the butcher her breasts. The butcher understood again, and gave her some chicken breasts.
On the 3rd day, the poor lady needed to buy sausages. Unable to find a way to communicate this, she brought her husband to the store...
(Please scroll down.)
What were you thinking?
Hellooooooo, her husband speaks English!
Now get back to your emails.
I don't know about you sometimes...
One day, she went to the butcher and wanted to buy chicken legs. She didn't know how to put forward her request, and in desperation, clucked like a chicken and lifted up her skirt to show her thighs. Her butcher got the message, and gave her the chicken legs.
Next day she needed to get chicken breasts, again she didn't know how to say it, and so she clucked like a chicken and unbuttoned her blouse to show the butcher her breasts. The butcher understood again, and gave her some chicken breasts.
On the 3rd day, the poor lady needed to buy sausages. Unable to find a way to communicate this, she brought her husband to the store...
(Please scroll down.)
What were you thinking?
Hellooooooo, her husband speaks English!
Now get back to your emails.
I don't know about you sometimes...
Income Taxes
Your income taxes are normally due on April 15th unless that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, in which case they are due on Monday the 16th or 17th.
However, I have been told that a recent change and for the next 4 years, they will not be due until you are nominated to a cabinet position.
Please check with your Tax adviser to confirm.
However, I have been told that a recent change and for the next 4 years, they will not be due until you are nominated to a cabinet position.
Please check with your Tax adviser to confirm.
"RACING FOR A REASON"
The 10th Annual St. Paddy's Day5K Run & 2 Mile Walk!Saturday, March 14, 2009Salisbury Elks LodgeRegistration at 2pm & Run/Walk at 3pm
MAC invites you to participate in our effort to change the lives of people with dementia. All the money raised through the St. Paddy's Day event goes to support MAC's programs & services for family members, caregivers and those persons living with Alzheimer's Disease.
AWARDS: Runners & walkers will qualify for a a host of great prizes. The 1st 200 registrants are guaranteed an event t-shirt (medium, large & x-large sizes only). Overall awards will go to the top 3 male & female finishers. Awards will go to the top 3 finishers in the Masters 60+ Division.The top 3 finishers in each age division will receive awards: 15 & under; 16 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60+
EVENT FEATURES:
A scenic 2 mile walking path
Accurate 5K (3.1 mile) route for runners
Fast down hill course
Splits at 1 & 2 mile points
Professional timekeeping by Eastern Shore Running Club
Water at midpoint & finish line
Awards within 30 minutes of last finisher
Goodie Bags
Numerous door prizes
After-race party with food & drink.
REGISTRATION: Online registration until March 1, 2009, is only $25. Online registration from March 2 thru 12 is $30. Registration on the day of the event is $35. Awards party is free to participants but there is a $5 fee for guests. Families, 3 or more, $15. Children under 5 are free.For additional information about the "Race For A Reason" you may e-mail race@macinc.org
TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT ONLINE:
ONLINE REGISTRATION
MACYour Area Agency on Aging1504 Riverside Drive, Salisbury MD 21801A United Way Agency
Yes We Are
(TRENTON, NJ – Feb. 20) This week, Attorney General Eric Holder said “Though this nation has proudly thought of itself as an ethnic melting pot, in things racial, we have always been and we -- I believe continue to be in too many ways essentially a nation of cowards.” Well, allow me to take the rare opportunity to agree with Mr. Holder. Sorry folks, yes we are.
When people are uneasy about a black person making jokes about black people in general (and it’s the tamest of jokes,) we have a problem. If ethnicity is brought up in conversation and someone tries to diffuse it by saying, “I do not see Black and White, I see American,” that’s a problem. When people are afraid of disagreeing with someone because of their color…for example, when some Whites disagreed with Obama and it had everything to with his policies is not his race. They were afraid to speak out because they would have been labeled a racist. In my case, I would have been labeled a sellout. That is a BIG problem.
When people say, “Why do we need to talk about having a dialogue on race, we always have this whenever something racial happens?” Complaining about talking about race is a problem, and here is why we need to have the dialogue. For starters, the people who don’t want to talk about it anymore would like to avoid the issue, either because the wrong people have been using race for their own personal gain OR because they are afraid to be labeled as a racist (as stated in the example in the last paragraph.)
There also has not been an honest dialogue about it in my opinion. America needs to acknowledge that its past has been super ugly, and I don’t mean mention it casually and brush it aside as if all is right with the world. The truth is that America has a long way to go to achieving racial harmony. This has been proven recently where The New York Post can draw a cartoon in poor taste. While it is the New York Post’s right to publish the cartoon, it is equally everyone’s right to be offended by it. In addition to that, both sides of the aisle have been guilty at times with using the resentment of Blacks and Whites for political gain.
Let’s go back to the recent election, where many people in general were afraid to show dissent against then-Presidential candidate Obama. If Whites dissented, they would have been viewed as a racist. If blacks (like me) did not agree with President Obama, we get called with sellouts or self-haters. I was recently told to finish my Clorox bath when I reminded the unapologetically Black community that President Obama was running things, not us.
Everything is not a racial incident. When we are afraid to disagree with policy because of racial concerns, then we are indeed wimps about the subject. America has some pondering to do, before we accuse Holder of trying to stir the pot.
P. Kenneth Burns is a broadcaster and the editor of Maryland Politics Today. His email is kenny@kennyburns.com.
When people are uneasy about a black person making jokes about black people in general (and it’s the tamest of jokes,) we have a problem. If ethnicity is brought up in conversation and someone tries to diffuse it by saying, “I do not see Black and White, I see American,” that’s a problem. When people are afraid of disagreeing with someone because of their color…for example, when some Whites disagreed with Obama and it had everything to with his policies is not his race. They were afraid to speak out because they would have been labeled a racist. In my case, I would have been labeled a sellout. That is a BIG problem.
When people say, “Why do we need to talk about having a dialogue on race, we always have this whenever something racial happens?” Complaining about talking about race is a problem, and here is why we need to have the dialogue. For starters, the people who don’t want to talk about it anymore would like to avoid the issue, either because the wrong people have been using race for their own personal gain OR because they are afraid to be labeled as a racist (as stated in the example in the last paragraph.)
There also has not been an honest dialogue about it in my opinion. America needs to acknowledge that its past has been super ugly, and I don’t mean mention it casually and brush it aside as if all is right with the world. The truth is that America has a long way to go to achieving racial harmony. This has been proven recently where The New York Post can draw a cartoon in poor taste. While it is the New York Post’s right to publish the cartoon, it is equally everyone’s right to be offended by it. In addition to that, both sides of the aisle have been guilty at times with using the resentment of Blacks and Whites for political gain.
Let’s go back to the recent election, where many people in general were afraid to show dissent against then-Presidential candidate Obama. If Whites dissented, they would have been viewed as a racist. If blacks (like me) did not agree with President Obama, we get called with sellouts or self-haters. I was recently told to finish my Clorox bath when I reminded the unapologetically Black community that President Obama was running things, not us.
Everything is not a racial incident. When we are afraid to disagree with policy because of racial concerns, then we are indeed wimps about the subject. America has some pondering to do, before we accuse Holder of trying to stir the pot.
P. Kenneth Burns is a broadcaster and the editor of Maryland Politics Today. His email is kenny@kennyburns.com.
Girl Scouts Shrink Cookies, Customers Shrink Sales
I don't care if it came from the USA Today or the Daily Times, I was right and they were wrong.
Girl Scout Cookies are somewhat of an American icon. They're not necessarily the best cookies anyone has ever made, and the portions certainly aren't of a generous size. In fact, the Girl Scouts are taking heat this year for reducing the number of cookies in each box by about 2, thanks to drastic increases in the price of ingredients. But there are plenty of consumers who have their favorites (such as Thin Mints) which they wait for each year (no matter how many cookies are in a box!). Even better, many consumers understand the importance of selling these cookies. It's a chance for the Girl Scouts to learn a little bit about the business world and entrepreneurship. Sure, their parents and troop leaders often do the bulk of the work. But for interested Scouts, there is an opportunity to learn firsthand.
Last year we debated here about how worthwhile the exercise of selling cookies is. The local troops get a small portion (about 15%) of the sales price of a box of cookies to fund local events. Some consumers say that's just not enough for all their hard work. I'd say it's a fundraising model that has worked for years to fund local operations, as well as national and regional operations. If you can spare a few bucks, please buy a box or two of Girl Scout cookies. If you're on a diet, give the cookies away. The Girls Scouts of the USA has done so much for so many young girls, and I can't bear the thought of it not surviving this recession. I know consumers have to be careful with their money, but this group is really a cause that is worth of a few dollars from you.
GO HERE to read more.
Girl Scout Cookies are somewhat of an American icon. They're not necessarily the best cookies anyone has ever made, and the portions certainly aren't of a generous size. In fact, the Girl Scouts are taking heat this year for reducing the number of cookies in each box by about 2, thanks to drastic increases in the price of ingredients. But there are plenty of consumers who have their favorites (such as Thin Mints) which they wait for each year (no matter how many cookies are in a box!). Even better, many consumers understand the importance of selling these cookies. It's a chance for the Girl Scouts to learn a little bit about the business world and entrepreneurship. Sure, their parents and troop leaders often do the bulk of the work. But for interested Scouts, there is an opportunity to learn firsthand.
Last year we debated here about how worthwhile the exercise of selling cookies is. The local troops get a small portion (about 15%) of the sales price of a box of cookies to fund local events. Some consumers say that's just not enough for all their hard work. I'd say it's a fundraising model that has worked for years to fund local operations, as well as national and regional operations. If you can spare a few bucks, please buy a box or two of Girl Scout cookies. If you're on a diet, give the cookies away. The Girls Scouts of the USA has done so much for so many young girls, and I can't bear the thought of it not surviving this recession. I know consumers have to be careful with their money, but this group is really a cause that is worth of a few dollars from you.
GO HERE to read more.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 19 February 2009
Location: John Street and College Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Charlene Wright, 27, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 19 February 2009 at 12:45AM, a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Charlene Wright for speeding. During the stop a WCSO K9 team arrived and conducted a scan of the vehicle for the odor of illegal drugs. During this scan the K9 alerted to the presence of the odor of illegal drugs at which point the deputy searched the inside of the vehicle. During the search a baggie containing what the deputy recognized as marijuana was located.
Wright was arrested and transported to the Central Booking unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Wright was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Incident: Possession of Cocaine
Date of Incident: 20 February 2009
Location: Civic Avenue at Wyman Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Andrew Raymond Jackson, 35, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 20 February 2009 at 8:56 PM, a deputy from the WCSO stopped a vehicle on Civic Avenue for an equipment violation. Upon making contact with the occupants, the deputy observed the passenger to be eating potato chips from a bag while he appeared nervous by the presence of the deputy. A WCSO K9 team arrived and scanned the vehicle for the odor of illegal drugs. During the scan the K9 alerted positively to that odor in the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the deputy located individually wrapped baggies of cocaine inside the bag of potato chips the passenger was eating from. Due to the individual wrapping of the baggies, they appeared destined for sale. Based on these findings, the passenger, Andrew Raymond Jackson, was arrested.
The deputy transported Jackson to the Central Booking unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Jackson was held in the Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges:
Possession of Cocaine
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The Following individuals were arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on Arrest Warrants 16-22 February 2009
Carlesha A. Wingate, 18, Circuit Court Bench Warrant
Robert George Holmes,39, Arrest Warrant for Violation of Protective Order, Released w/o bond
Tameka Bryant, 19, VOP Bench Warrant, $10,000.00 bond
Leonard A. Horsey,20, FTA, Assault 2nd degree, $5,000.00 bond
James D.Warren, 32, FTA, Drive Suspended, $5,000.00 bond
Alexander Grenhalgh, 30, Circuit Court bench Warrant (Child Support) $1,000.00 bond
Clarissa G. Morris, 23, FTA Drive Suspended, $500.00 bond
Sherron O. Williams, Circuit Court Bench Warrant (Child Support)
Alex L. Lamothe, 19, FTA, Fraud, $7,500.00 bond
Candy M. Hurst, 31, FTA, theft, $5,000.00 bond
Matthew N. Collins, 26, VOP, theft /dangerous weapon, $5,000.00 bond
Joseph A. Waltemeyer, 44, Fugitive from Delaware, Hold without Bond
Robert W. Brittingham, 35, FTA, theft, $20,000.00 bond
Abraham Muhammad-Bey, 22, Circuit Court Indictment, Assault on officer, Hold Without Bond
Michael E. Tilghman, 39, Circuit Court Indictment, CDS Dist, Hold without Bond
Nicole C. Koester, 36, VOP, Theft Scheme over $500, Hold without Bond
Michael C. Elliott, 28, Circuit Court Bench Warrant (Child Support) $500.00 bond
Tyron L. Cheeks, 33, Circuit Court Bench Warrant (Child Support) $500.00 bond
Robert A. Figgs, 22, FTA, theft less $100, $10,000.00 bond
Stephanie L. Tyre, 42, Fugitive from Delaware, Escape, Hold without Bond
Charles E. Hardin, 33, Circuit Court Bench Warrant (Child Support) held $500.00
Edward A. Lemon, 19, VOP, Resisting Arrest, $500.00 bond
Russell W. Clary, 40, VOP, Assault 2nd degree, Hold without bond
Joy Bacon, 35, Arrest Warrant for Escape, $20,000.00 bond
VOP= Violation of Probation
FTA= Failure to Appear
A New Truck
I bought a new GMC Sierra and returned to the dealer
yesterday because I couldn't get the radio to work.
The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated.
'Nelson,' the salesman said to the radio.
The radio replied, 'Ricky or Willie?'
'Willie!' he continued and 'On The Road Again'
came from the speakers.
Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant
'Georgia On My Mind' replaced Willie Nelson.
I drove away happy, and for the next few days, every time
I'd say, 'Beethoven,' I'd get beautiful classical music,
and if I said, 'Beatles,' I'd get one of
their awesome songs.
Yesterday, some guy ran a red light and
nearly creamed my new truck, but
I swerved in time to avoid them.
I yelled, 'A-holes!'
Immediately the Iranian National Anthem began to play,
sung by Jane Fonda and Barbara Streisand, backed up by
Michael Moore and The Dixie Chicks, with John Kerry
on guitar, Al Gore on drums, Dan Rather on harmonica,
Nancy Pelosi on tambourine, Harry Reid on spoons,
Bill Clinton on sax and Ted Kennedy On Scotch.
Dang, I LOVE this truck!
yesterday because I couldn't get the radio to work.
The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated.
'Nelson,' the salesman said to the radio.
The radio replied, 'Ricky or Willie?'
'Willie!' he continued and 'On The Road Again'
came from the speakers.
Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant
'Georgia On My Mind' replaced Willie Nelson.
I drove away happy, and for the next few days, every time
I'd say, 'Beethoven,' I'd get beautiful classical music,
and if I said, 'Beatles,' I'd get one of
their awesome songs.
Yesterday, some guy ran a red light and
nearly creamed my new truck, but
I swerved in time to avoid them.
I yelled, 'A-holes!'
Immediately the Iranian National Anthem began to play,
sung by Jane Fonda and Barbara Streisand, backed up by
Michael Moore and The Dixie Chicks, with John Kerry
on guitar, Al Gore on drums, Dan Rather on harmonica,
Nancy Pelosi on tambourine, Harry Reid on spoons,
Bill Clinton on sax and Ted Kennedy On Scotch.
Dang, I LOVE this truck!
Spanish Words Of The Day!
1. Cheese
The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence.
Pepito replies: 'Maria likes me, but cheese fat.'
2. Mushroom
When all of my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.
3. Shoulder
My fren wanted to become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so I shoulder.
4. Texas
My fren always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!
5. Herpes
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got my piece and she got herpes.
6. July
Ju told me ju were going to that store and July to me! 'Julyer!'
7. Rectum
I had 2 cars but my wife rectum!
8. Juarez
One day my gramma slapped me and I said, ' Juarez your problem?'
9. Chicken
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
10. Wheelchair
We only have one enchalada left, but don't worry, wheelchair.
11. Chicken wing
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
12. Harassment
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her, honey, Harassment nothing to me.
13. Bishop
My wife fell down the stairs, so I had to pick the bishop.
14. Body wash
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids
The teacher told Pepito to use the word cheese in a sentence.
Pepito replies: 'Maria likes me, but cheese fat.'
2. Mushroom
When all of my family get in the car, there's not mushroom.
3. Shoulder
My fren wanted to become a citizen but she didn't know how to read so I shoulder.
4. Texas
My fren always Texas me when I'm not home wondering where I'm at!
5. Herpes
Me and my fren ordered pizza. I got my piece and she got herpes.
6. July
Ju told me ju were going to that store and July to me! 'Julyer!'
7. Rectum
I had 2 cars but my wife rectum!
8. Juarez
One day my gramma slapped me and I said, ' Juarez your problem?'
9. Chicken
I was going to go to the store with my wife but chicken go herself.
10. Wheelchair
We only have one enchalada left, but don't worry, wheelchair.
11. Chicken wing
My wife plays the lottery so chicken wing.
12. Harassment
My wife caught me in bed with another women and I told her, honey, Harassment nothing to me.
13. Bishop
My wife fell down the stairs, so I had to pick the bishop.
14. Body wash
I want to go to the club but no body wash my kids
New Stock Market Terms
CEO --Chief Embezzlement Officer.
CFO-- Corporate Fraud Officer.
BULL MARKET -- A random market movement causing an investmentbanker to mistake himself for a financial genius.
BEAR MARKET -- A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry.
VALUE INVESTING -- The art of buying low and selling lower.
P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing.
BROKER -- What my broker has made me.
STANDARD & POOR -- Your life in a nutshell.
STOCK ANALYST -- Idiot who just downgraded your stock..
STOCK SPLIT -- When your ex-wife and her lawyer split your assets equally between themselves.
FINANCIAL PLANNER -- A guy whose phone has been disconnected.
MARKET CORRECTION -- The day after you buy stocks.
CASH FLOW-- The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet.
YAHOO -- What you yell after selling it to some poor sucker for $240 per share.
WINDOWS -- What you jump out of when you're the sucker who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share.
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR -- Past year investor who should be now locked up in a nuthouse.
PROFIT -- An archaic word no longer in use
CFO-- Corporate Fraud Officer.
BULL MARKET -- A random market movement causing an investmentbanker to mistake himself for a financial genius.
BEAR MARKET -- A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry.
VALUE INVESTING -- The art of buying low and selling lower.
P/E RATIO -- The percentage of investors wetting their pants as the market keeps crashing.
BROKER -- What my broker has made me.
STANDARD & POOR -- Your life in a nutshell.
STOCK ANALYST -- Idiot who just downgraded your stock..
STOCK SPLIT -- When your ex-wife and her lawyer split your assets equally between themselves.
FINANCIAL PLANNER -- A guy whose phone has been disconnected.
MARKET CORRECTION -- The day after you buy stocks.
CASH FLOW-- The movement your money makes as it disappears down the toilet.
YAHOO -- What you yell after selling it to some poor sucker for $240 per share.
WINDOWS -- What you jump out of when you're the sucker who bought Yahoo @ $240 per share.
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR -- Past year investor who should be now locked up in a nuthouse.
PROFIT -- An archaic word no longer in use
Now This Is A Demo!
Hydraulics, guts and a good operator on track hoe.
This tower was built to show off the physical power of the excavator.
What do you think the insurance premiums for this show were?
This tower was built to show off the physical power of the excavator.
What do you think the insurance premiums for this show were?
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