Maryland lawmakers are consider a bill that would allow workers to earn paid sick leave.
Political reporter Pat Warren reports it’s a bill that caught the attention of the president.
A few days before his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama chatted up the lunch crowd in a Baltimore restaurant about paid sick leave.
“Employees are more productive; there’s lower turnover,” he said.
Maryland Senator Catherine Pugh’s paid sick leave bill earned her a seat at the State of the Union.
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Education is Too Important Not to Leave to the Marketplace
This week, events around the country will highlight the importance of parental control of education as part of National School Choice Week
This week, events around the country will highlight the importance of parental control of education as part of National School Choice Week. This year’s events should attract more attention than prior years because of the growing rebellion against centralized education sparked by the federal Common Core curriculum.
The movement against Common Core has the potential to change American education. However, anti-Common Core activists must not be misled by politicians promoting “reforms” of the federal education bureaucracy, or legislation ending Common Core while leaving all other federal education programs intact. The only way to protect American children from future Common Core-like programs is to permanently padlock the Department of Education.
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This week, events around the country will highlight the importance of parental control of education as part of National School Choice Week. This year’s events should attract more attention than prior years because of the growing rebellion against centralized education sparked by the federal Common Core curriculum.
The movement against Common Core has the potential to change American education. However, anti-Common Core activists must not be misled by politicians promoting “reforms” of the federal education bureaucracy, or legislation ending Common Core while leaving all other federal education programs intact. The only way to protect American children from future Common Core-like programs is to permanently padlock the Department of Education.
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Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford, Families Visit Maryland Food Bank
Governor Hogan, Lt. Governor Rutherford, Families Visit Maryland Food Bank
Pack Over 100,000 Meals For Those In Need
Pack Over 100,000 Meals For Those In Need
Annapolis, MD - Governor
Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan along with Lieutenant Governor
Boyd Rutherford and Monica Rutherford, teamed up with 400 volunteers
from around the state last Sunday, January 25, to package meals for the
Maryland Food Bank and the Howard County Food Bank.
The
food packaging event, which took place in the gym at Howard Community
College, was the last in a series of events surrounding the inauguration
of the 62nd Governor of the State of Maryland. Donning hair
nets, the First Couple and the Rutherfords greeted guests and carefully
packed macaroni and cheese packs in an assembly line fashion.
“It's
very satisfying to be able to give back to the community during this
very busy time, especially in my home county,” said Lieutenant Governor
Rutherford, a Howard County resident who used to teach a business ethics
course at the community college. “We achieved our goal of packing
100,000 meals while also getting to know some very dedicated volunteers
who made this important event such a success.”
Howard
County Executive Allan Kittleman, the Governor and Lieutenant
Governor’s staff, and members of the organization Outreach, Inc., also
volunteered.
What Is Chronic Bronchitis?
Chronic bronchitis is when damaged lungs produce more mucus than they should. If you cough up mucus and feel short of breath for at least three months each year, two or more years in a row, without another diagnosis to explain the cough, you may have chronic bronchitis.
Healthy Lungs
Inside the lungs are branching airways of stretchy tissue. Each airway is wrapped with bands of muscle that help keep it open. Air travels in and out of the lungs through these airways.
The cells in the lining of the airways produce a sticky fluid called mucus. This traps dust, smoke, and other particles in the air you breathe and helps protect the lungs.
Tiny hairs, called cilia, then sweep the mucus up the airways to the throat, where it is swallowed or coughed up, again to protect the lungs
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Healthy Lungs
Inside the lungs are branching airways of stretchy tissue. Each airway is wrapped with bands of muscle that help keep it open. Air travels in and out of the lungs through these airways.
The cells in the lining of the airways produce a sticky fluid called mucus. This traps dust, smoke, and other particles in the air you breathe and helps protect the lungs.
Tiny hairs, called cilia, then sweep the mucus up the airways to the throat, where it is swallowed or coughed up, again to protect the lungs
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN WICOMICO SCHOOLS
Upcoming Events in Wicomico Schools
Saturday, Feb. 7
Parkside CTE Open House/Local SkillsUSA Championship
Parkside High School CTE
The Career & Technology Education Department at Parkside High School will host the 31st annual local SkillsUSA Championship competition on Saturday, Feb. 7. Everyone is welcome to come out and see the competition and the many exciting things students and teachers are doing in the CTE Department. The competition will be held at Parkside High School from 8-11:30 a.m. with an awards ceremony at noon in the school auditorium. 410-677-5144.
Saturday, Feb. 7
ACT administration for students registered by Jan. 9
OCEAN CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE THEFT, FRAUD CHARGES
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(January 26, 2015) – On January 26, 2015, Ocean City detectives served an arrest warrant on Sean F. Dempsey, 24, of Ocean City, MD, concluding several months of investigation. Dempsey was indicted by a Worcester County Grand Jury on multiple charges stemming from eight separate incidents that took place between May and November of 2014.
Dempsey has been charged with thirty-one separate charges including one charge of second degree burglary and multiple theft, fraud and heroin possession charges.
Dempsey was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on $100,000 bond.
WCSO Most Wanted 1-28-15
• Black Female, 5’05” 180 lbs
• DOB 09/24/1972 aka 11/24/1971, 42-43 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Cole’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Cole is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in November 2012 for a Violation of Probation hearing on the charge of Assault 1st **SBYNEWS**
• The preset bond is $1500 cash
• Hispanic Male, 6’00” 250 lbs
• DOB 01/17/1986 28 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Nunez’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Nunez is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in September 2013 on the charge of Assault 1st
• There is no preset bond, he must be brought before the court
• Nunez has history of DRUG ABUSE
• The state will extradite him from all states East of the Mississippi River
• Black Male, 5’11” 220 lbs
• DOB 04/02/1972 42 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Moore’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Moore is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued in September 2013 for Violation of Probation on the charge of CDS Distribute Narcotics
• There is no preset bond, he must be brought before the court **SBYNEWS**
• Moore has history of DRUG ABUSE
• White Male 5’06” 150 lbs
• DOB 10/09/1994 20 years of age
• Brown hair, Blue eyes
• Rossbach’s last known address was Willards MD
• Rossbach is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Bench Warrant issued in August 2014 for Violation of Probation on the charge of Issue False Document (SBYNEWS)
• The preset bond is $20,000
• Rossbach should be APPROACHED WITH CAUTION
• White Female, 5’04” 125 lbs
• DOB 02/22/1973 41 years of age
• Brown hair, Brown eyes
• Lord’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• She also uses the name Melody Rae Eastridge
• Lord is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in August 2014 for a VOP hearing on the charge of Burglary 1st degree
• The preset bond is $2500
January 28th marks the 29th anniversary of Challenger disaster
God Bless All Of You
&
May You R.I.P.
FINALLY!: Bowe Bergdahl To Be Charged With Desertion
In news that has been far too long in the making, the United States Army has decided to move forward with charges of desertion against Bowe Bergdahl.
During Monday’s broadcast of “The O’Reilly Factor”, retired Lt. Colonel Tony Schaffer of the London Center for Policy Research told host Bill O’Reilly:
“Bill, the Army has come to its conclusion and Bowe Bergdahl will be charged with desertion. I have been told and confirmed by two other sources that his attorney was given what we call a charge sheet. A charge sheet is results of the investigation listing out the articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that have been violated. The key violation is desertion. And this is has been done. The decision has been made. Let me be very clear. As a corporate entity, the Army has decided that they want to pursue Bergdahl for this violation.”
The Obama administration has been called out for stone-walling the investigation in order to distance itself from the decision to release known terrorists for Bergdahl.
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During Monday’s broadcast of “The O’Reilly Factor”, retired Lt. Colonel Tony Schaffer of the London Center for Policy Research told host Bill O’Reilly:
“Bill, the Army has come to its conclusion and Bowe Bergdahl will be charged with desertion. I have been told and confirmed by two other sources that his attorney was given what we call a charge sheet. A charge sheet is results of the investigation listing out the articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice that have been violated. The key violation is desertion. And this is has been done. The decision has been made. Let me be very clear. As a corporate entity, the Army has decided that they want to pursue Bergdahl for this violation.”
The Obama administration has been called out for stone-walling the investigation in order to distance itself from the decision to release known terrorists for Bergdahl.
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HALF PRICE WINE TONIGHT at Sobos
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SFD Calls For Service 1-27-15
- Tuesday January, 27 2015 @ 23:35Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
- Tuesday January, 27 2015 @ 21:35Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
- Tuesday January, 27 2015 @ 20:48Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
- Tuesday January, 27 2015 @ 20:24Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
- Tuesday January, 27 2015 @ 19:54Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
By The Numbers: Governor Hogan’s FY 2016 Budget
16.4 Billion - Total amount of FY 2016 revenue and total amount of expenditures – a balanced budget.
2.9 Billion - Proposed capital budget for Department of Transportation projects.
1.36 Billion - Funding for the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, an increase of 2.7 percent from the previous year’s budget.
1.2 Billion - The University System of Maryland receives $1.2 billion, a $15.4 million, or 1.3%, increase from last year.
1.02 Billion - The FY 2016 budget provides $1.02 billion for the Developmental Disabilities Administration, an increase of 8% from the prior year.
700 Million - The amount of spending reductions in FY 2016 budget that provides for structural balance.
500 Million - General Fund payments on the state’s public debt will reach $500 million per year by FY 2020. In 2013, Maryland’s General Fund debt service cost was zero.
347 Million - Funds provided for modernizing and replacing aging facilities at state higher education institutions. Represents a 9.7 percent increase from the previous year’s budget.
290 Million - Capital budget provides $290 million to fully fund K-12 school construction.
274 Million - Total amount of funds used for debt service this year. In comparison, $140 million was spent in FY 2015.
132 Million - Resources provided for substance abuse treatment, including $4.1 million from casino-related revenue for gambling treatment.
120 Million - Amount of funding for waste-water treatment plant / septic systems upgrades to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. Increase of 2.8 percent from the previous year.
67 Million - Police aid to local governments and municipalities totals $67.3 million in FY 2016.
48 Million - FY 2016 capital budget allocates $48 million for improvements to Maryland’s health infrastructure, a nearly 18 percent increase from the previous year’s budget.
45 Million - Budget includes a $45.3 million increase in state aid to public schools, bringing the FY 2016 total to $6.1 billion, an historic high for education support in Maryland.
39 Million - The FY 2016 includes $39.4 million for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund to support non-point source pollution control projects.
28 Million - Funding for the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs to deliver services and programs to assist veterans. An increase of 3.7 percent from the previous year’s budget.
22 Million - Allocation of funds for the Cover Crop Program, an increase of 7 percent from the previous year’s budget.
19 Million - Budget helps prepare inmates for employment by providing $19.8 million for occupational and transition training services. 3 percent increase from the previous years funding.
16 Million - Budget includes $16.9 million for job centers across the state which provide free assistance to job seekers through training referrals, career counseling, and job listings.
10 Million - To provide stipends for teachers who obtain higher levels of education and certification, represents an increase of 141 percent from FY 2014.
4 Million - Budget maintains $4.3 million for prekindergarten education, combined with federal funds that will provide free prekindergarten to an additional 3,000 low-income students.
3 Million - State Chemist program receives $2.9 million to ensure the safety and effectiveness of pesticides, commercial fertilizers, feeds, soil conditioners, and other products.
752,700 - Savings achieved due to a new inmate meals contract.
96 - Percentage payments on state debt will grow this year.
10.6 - Percentage of budget that debt service and pension costs account for this year, in 2008 it was 6.2%.
2 - Percentage of reduction in funding to state agencies to help break the ongoing cycle of excessive spending and borrowing.
0.5 - Percentage of spending growth for FY 2016, excluding appropriation to the reserve fund, PAYGO capital and debt service, below the projected 3.5% growth in revenues.
0 - New taxes or fees.
America’s “Gas Price Crash” Is Almost Over
JUST IN TIME FOR THE TAX HIKES …
Politicians banking on low gas prices as a hook for raising taxes on fuel (ahem) might want to pay attention to this post …
According to survey publisher Trilby Lundberg, U.S. gas prices are at their lowest level since April 2009 – but wholesale rates are beginning to inch back up. That means those rapidly falling numbers at your local fuel station won’t be declining much further … and could start climbing again very soon.
“The street price crash is either coming to an end or is already at its bottom,” Lundberg told Reuters.
In other words you’d be wise to take revenue projections for gas tax increases (like the one proposed last week by S.C. governor Nikki Haley) with an abundance of skepticism.
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Politicians banking on low gas prices as a hook for raising taxes on fuel (ahem) might want to pay attention to this post …
According to survey publisher Trilby Lundberg, U.S. gas prices are at their lowest level since April 2009 – but wholesale rates are beginning to inch back up. That means those rapidly falling numbers at your local fuel station won’t be declining much further … and could start climbing again very soon.
“The street price crash is either coming to an end or is already at its bottom,” Lundberg told Reuters.
In other words you’d be wise to take revenue projections for gas tax increases (like the one proposed last week by S.C. governor Nikki Haley) with an abundance of skepticism.
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Bill Maher Takes a Shot at ‘American Sniper’ for Glorifying ‘Psychopath Patriot’ Chris Kyle
Bill Maher blasted Clint Eastwood’s film American Sniper during the Real Timepanel discussion on Friday, comparing it unfavorably to Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker.
“Hurt Locker made $17 million, because it was a little ambiguous. And thoughtful,” Maher said. “And this one is just ‘American hero, he’s a psychopath patriot and we love him.’”
Maher also criticized the subject of Eastwood’s movie, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, and his statements in his autobiography regarding killing Iraqi “savages.”
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“Hurt Locker made $17 million, because it was a little ambiguous. And thoughtful,” Maher said. “And this one is just ‘American hero, he’s a psychopath patriot and we love him.’”
Maher also criticized the subject of Eastwood’s movie, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, and his statements in his autobiography regarding killing Iraqi “savages.”
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USCG AUX Awards
Ocean City MD – United States Coast Guard BM1 Larry Johnson (right) stands ready to pin the Boat Force Operation insignia on Auxiliary Member Steve Schmitt during the Auxiliary Change of Watch ceremony. Master Chief Timarre Sparks (left) Officer in Charge of Coast Guard Station Ocean City read the citation that describes Mr. Schmitt’s ten years of continuous service as Radio Watch Stander. (USCGAUX Photo by Steve Battistone)
Ocean City MD - On January 24, 2015, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-05 held its annual Change of Watch luncheon at the Light House Sound restaurant in West Ocean City MD. The Change of Watch honored outgoing elected and appointed staff officers and introduced the 2015 elected and appointed staff officers to the members in attendance.Master Chief Timaree Sparks, US Coast Guard, Office in Charge of Coast Guard Station Ocean City, was the keynote speaker and presented several awards as well as presiding over the swearing in of the new elected leadership for 2015. Master Chief Sparks commended all members present for the outstanding support the Auxiliary provides to the Station Ocean City. Auxiliary member Steve Schmitt received special recognition for his role as a Watch Stander. “Auxiliary involvement like that of Mr. Schmitt helps the United States Coast Guard enhance operational readiness,” said Master Chief Sparks. Master Chief Sparks also thanked outgoing Flotilla Commander Robert Sheehan for a job well done and encouraged Al Parra, incoming Flotilla Commander, to continue pursuing operation readiness.
As part of the ceremonies, William Gleim, Division Commander, USCG Auxiliary presented awards in various categories, including Flotilla member with the greatest number of vessel examinations, on water operational awards, cumulative hour awards to individual members, and other mission awards.
For more information about the Coast Guard Auxiliary and its role in promoting recreational boating safety through Public Education classes, free vessel safety checks and an on water presence throughout the summer months, and how to join 30,000 other volunteers, visit their National Website at http://www.cgaux.org/. Flotilla 12-5 will have a booth in the Boat Show at the Ocean City Convention Center February 12-15. Persons interested in taking a Maryland Safe Boating Course or joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary are encouraged to stop by the booth.
Maryland’s Hogan scheduled to deliver first ‘State of the State’ speech on Feb. 4
The Feb. 4 speech will be broadcast live starting at noon on Maryland Public Television, the station said. A rebroadcast is scheduled at 7 p.m.
Traditionally, governors have used the speeches both to push their agendafor the 90-day legislative session and to talk about broader themes.
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There are still good people out there
Joe,
Please share this positive story with your readers J
This evening I dropped my wallet outside of Michaels. I didn’t realize it until I received a message on Facebook from a young man telling me he and his mom had found it. I met them at Walmart to get it back. I’m so incredibly thankful that they took the time to find me and see that I got my wallet back.
Thank you to Bonnie Flinn of KB Cleanstuff and her son Drew for being awesome.
Please share this positive story with your readers J
This evening I dropped my wallet outside of Michaels. I didn’t realize it until I received a message on Facebook from a young man telling me he and his mom had found it. I met them at Walmart to get it back. I’m so incredibly thankful that they took the time to find me and see that I got my wallet back.
Thank you to Bonnie Flinn of KB Cleanstuff and her son Drew for being awesome.
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