ZUCKERBERG, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DREAMERS WILL CODE TOGETHER IN FWD.US 'HACKATHON'

The advocacy group formed by Facebook mogul Mark Zuckerberg to promote comprehensive immigration reform will hold a "hackathon" with illegal immigrant "Dreamers" next month in an attempt to shine a bigger spotlight on the issue.

FWD.us, Zuckerberg's group that has employed consultants from Washington's bipartisan ruling class to establish a footprint in Washington, will team up with famous coders for the event. Zuckerberg himself will be one of the participants.

Dropbox's Drew Houston will be another coder at the event, which will reportedly address"the problems within our immigration system." LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman will host the hackathon at his company's Mountain View, California headquarters on November 21 and 22. 
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Man Handcuffed In Md. Traffic Stop Collapses, Dies

Howard County police say a Baltimore man who was being handcuffed after a traffic stop collapsed to the ground and died.

Police say it happened Saturday morning in Elkridge, after an officer pulled over a man driving a car with suspended tags on southbound Route 1 at the exit to Route 100 west.

The man, identified as 51-year-old Hakeem Muhammad, was arrested on charges of driving with suspended tags and providing false information about his identity.
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Black Mob Pounces On Young White Couple

Editors and readers of the New York Daily News want us to know that race had nothing to do with the ten black people who stopped a car and beat a young white couple in Brooklyn.

All the while yelling racial epithets.

“It’s not just a black and white thing,” reported the Daily News. “It’s stupid teenagers thinking they can do whatever they want.”

The attack happened Monday, Oct. 14, six days before it appeared in print in the Daily News.
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Five Die In Motorcycle Crash Near PA-MD Line

Five people were killed when two motorcycles collided with an SUV in south-central Pennsylvania near the Maryland line, authorities say.

Franklin County Coroner Jeffrey Conner said the five died in the crash in Washington Township, according to The (Hagerstown) Herald-Mail.

Township police said two motorcycles traveling in the same direction collided head-on with the SUV, killing four people on the motorcycles and one person in the SUV.
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AP REPORTER: OBAMA ‘VERY WORRIED’ ABOUT HEALTH CARE ROLLOUT, WILL ‘HAVE TO’ TAKE BLAME MONDAY

President Barack Obama is “very worried” about the faulty rollout of his signature health care program and will take blame for it during remarks on Monday, the Associated Press’ White House Correspondent Julia Pace said Sunday.

Pace, making an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” was asked by host Chris Wallace about the mood inside the White House.

“As someone who covers the White House, how worried are they about what’s going on here?” Wallace asked.
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MSEA Endorses Anthony Brown For Md. Governor

The Maryland State Education Association has endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown for governor.

MSEA president Betty Weller, the board of directors and hundreds of delegates comprised of educators from every county in Maryland voted to endorse Brown at the organization's annual convention in Ocean City on Saturday.

Brown needed 58 percent of the delegate vote to secure the endorsement. He received 71 percent.

MSEA, which has more than 70,000 members, describes itself as the largest union and professional association in Maryland. An MSEA panel decided Friday to recommend that the union endorse Brown.
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MILLER: D.C. Police Help Get Firearms To National Cathedral For Event To Promote Gun Control

The highly restrictive firearms laws in Washington, D.C., are enforced differently depending on your status and political position on gun control.

Once again, the D.C. police are using their resources to provide illegal guns for a public relations stunt intended to pressure politicians to pass federal restrictions on the Second Amendment.

Outside the Washington National Cathedral on Sunday, blacksmiths will “forge firearms into garden tools” as a symbolic enactment of this year’s theme, “Swords into Plowshares.”

The Children's Defense Fund, which is cosponsoring the event, said in a press release that blacksmiths will be using “illegal guns confiscated by the police.”

The dramatic scene will follows a children’s church service in which the organization’s president Marian Wright Edelman will speak.

It is illegal in the District to possess a firearm that is not registered. When asked about the event, Police Chief Cathy Lanier’s spokesman said that, “These are not firearms. They are scrap parts only, and they are inoperable.”

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AP Sources: 476,000 Obamacare Applications Filed

Administration officials say about 476,000 health insurance applications have been filed through federal and state exchanges, the most detailed measure yet of the problem-plagued rollout of President Barack Obama's signature legislation.

However, the officials continue to refuse to say how many people have actually enrolled in the insurance markets. Without enrollment figures, it's unclear whether the program is on track to reach the 7 million people projecting by the Congressional Budget Office to gain coverage during the six-month sign-up period.

Obama's advisers say the president has been frustrated by the flawed rollout. During one of his daily health care briefings last week, he told advisers assembled in the Oval Office that the administration had to own up to the fact that there were no excuses for not having the website ready to operate as promised.
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SFD Calls For Service 10-19-13

• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 22:16:31 Nature: Subject Fallen City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 21:21:59 Nature: Unconscious Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 20:35:09 Nature: Automatic Alarm Address: 113 Montleau Ave Salisbury, MD 21801
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 20:27:25 Nature: Pro Qa Ems City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 19:47:18 Nature: Subject Fallen City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 19:38:55 Nature: Sick Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 18:59:21 Nature: Sick Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 18:46:52 Nature: Medical Assist Address: 834 E Main St Salisbury, MD 21801
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 18:46:45 Nature: Subject Fallen City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 18:02:09 Nature: Sick Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 17:43:57 Nature: Structure Fire Address: 32029 Morris Leonard Rd Parsonsburg, MD 21849
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 17:34:25 Nature: Unresponsive Patient City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 16:27:25 Nature: Allergic Reaction City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 14:16:59 Nature: Syncopal Episode City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 12:54:34 Nature: General Weakness City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 12:33:05 Nature: Medical Alarm City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 07:53:21 Nature: Sick Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 03:57:34 Nature: Structure Fire Address: 6658 Brick Kiln Rd Salisbury, MD 21801
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 03:51:06 Nature: Difficulty Breathing City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 03:08:50 Nature: Intoxicated Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 02:26:44 Nature: Sick Subject City: Salisbury
• Saturday October, 19 2013 @ 00:45:59 Nature: Injury City: Salisbury

TROOPERS REMIND MOTORISTS TO ‘MOVE OVER’ IT’S THE LAW AND IT HELPS KEEP EMERGENCY WORKERS SAFE

After one trooper was struck and critically injured and another trooper’s car was destroyed within four days, it is clear to Maryland State Police that drivers need to be reminded about the state’s ‘move over’ law, which is intended to increase safety for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel when they are working along Maryland roads.

State troopers across Maryland will be conducting coordinated traffic initiatives on October 21, 2013, reminding motorists of the importance of the ‘move over” law. Special enforcement operations will be underway in every area of the state. Drivers are being warned now to be alert for these operations.

Early on the morning of October 6, 2013, Trooper Jacqueline Kline was struck by a passing vehicle while she was assisting another trooper on the shoulder of Rt. 100 in Anne Arundel County. The preliminary investigation indicates the driver failed to move over as he passed the two marked police cars with their emergency lights activated. Trooper Kline remains hospitalized in critical condition.

While investigating a crash on I-695 in Baltimore County on October 12, 2013, Trooper First Class Justin Updegraff’s marked patrol car was destroyed when a driver failed to move over or slow down. Fortunately, Tfc. Updegraff was outside his vehicle when it was struck. He did not sustain any injuries.

The intent of the ‘move over’ law is to provide an extra barrier of safety for police officers, firefighters, and emergency rescue personnel working on Maryland roads.
The law requires drivers approaching from the rear of a stopped emergency vehicle with it lights activated, to change into an available lane not next to the emergency vehicle. This movement should only be done if safe to do so. When there is no available lane for drivers to move over into, such as on a single lane road, drivers are required to slow to a reasonable and prudent speed as they pass the emergency scene.

It is hoped this awareness initiative will remind drivers to be aware of police and emergency workers stopped on the roads and to move away from them or slow down as they pass by the traffic stop or incident scene. Violation of the ‘move over’ law is a primary offense with a fine of $110 and one point. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash, the fine is $150 and three points. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury, the fine is $750 and three points.

Saylor Family Files Lawsuit In Son's Death

The family of a 26-year-old New Market man who died at a Frederick movie theater as he was being forcibly removed by sheriff's deputies has filed a lawsuit in federal court.

The plaintiffs, Patti and Ron Saylor, are the parents of Robert Ethan Saylor.

The family is filing suit under the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act against Regal Cinemas, Frederick County, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Hill Management Services and the three deputies who had Saylor in their custody. The family is alleging negligence and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act by the defendants in Saylor's death.
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Barack Obama Demands That You Ignore This Website. So, Whatever You Do, Don't Read It

Herman Cain

WARNING: The President has demanded that you ignore bloggers and activists. He would be very disappointed if you read this. So don't. We know you don't want to upset him.
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PUBLIC NOTICE 10-18-13

THE SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET AT 1:30 P.M. ON MONDAY,

OCTOBER 21, 2013 TO ENTERTAIN A VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION FOR THE FUTURE SITE OF THE FIRE STATION #2 AND TO CONSULT WITH COUNSEL TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE AS PERMITTED UNDER THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND SECTIONS 10-508(a)(3)(7).

THE CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 301 OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET) AT WHICH TIME THE PUBLIC CAN OBSERVE THE MOTION, ANY DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION AS NOTED ABOVE.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE CLOSED SESSION, THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED WORK SESSION.

Salisbury Police Vehicle

While I was cruising along Rt. 50 yesterday heading west I noticed a Salisbury Police Vehicle pulling onto Rt. 50 in Willards. I thought it was kind of strange but things got even more interesting. As I passed the vehicle I watched them pull onto Rt. 50 in my direction. In no time at all they were on my bumper and I stayed at 62  mph and simply pulled to the right lane. There were no emergency lights on. OK, here's what ticked me off. They no sooner pressured me to pull into the right lane, they also pulled off Rt. 50 at the next exit in Willards. You know who owns the road Mr. Police Officer, I DO, WE DO. The next time I'll make damn sure you guys out of your jurisdiction remain on my rear bumper because I'm NOT moving. 

Warning: Hearing The Way Ed Schultz Spoke To A 23-Year Military Veteran May Make Your Blood Boil

THE LOWER SHORE LGBTQ COALITION (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning)

The LGBTQ Coalition was founded in May 2013 by several local agency workers and Salisbury University students after attending the Annual Conference, “Issues Impacting Mental Health of the LGBT Population” sponsored by Wicomico County Health Department, Minority Youth Outreach Project, and Wicomico Somerset Regional Core Service Agency. The conference generated dialogues regarding the lack of resources and support on the Lower Shore for this population and the need to address this concern. The coalition meets monthly with the primary goals of supporting LGBTQ youth and young adults, reducing intolerance and enhancing acceptance within the community, and increasing the wellbeing of LGBTQ youth and young adults. The LGBTQ Coalition is continually in search of supporters of our mission. New members are always welcome to join in the efforts of advocating, educating, and supporting the LGBTQ youth in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month and alternate between daytime and evening. The location of the meetings vary. For more information, if you would like to attend a meeting, or would like to be identified as an LGBTQ ally, please contact Jennifer Riebe, Community Resource Specialist with Maryland Choices at jriebe@mdchoices.org or Chalarra A. Sessoms, Child and Adolescent Coordinator with Wicomico Behavioral Health Authority at chalarra.sessoms@maryland.gov.

Bachmann Blasts Islam, CAIR Fights Back

There is an invisible elephant in the room that Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) is trying to warn Americans about before it turns into a rampaging herd that overruns everyone.

Bachmann’s recent comments during a Minnesota talk radio interview went unnoticed by the American public, but not by the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) which immediately denounced her claims.

Responding to Christian radio host Jan Markel, Bachmann said, “We’re seeing this all across America. It’s like groups want to top each other and be the new latest, largest mosque in North America. What we’re told is that many of them are funded by the Saudi Arabians or the Qataris. And so many of these mosques’ funding actually comes from foreign countries that have interests in advancing the goals and beliefs of the violent Muslim Brotherhood.”

To some that might seem to be a conspiracy theory or Islamophobia. The problem is that Bachmann is closer to fact than fiction.
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Ocean City Eyes Pickup Truck Law Change

OCEAN CITY – The Town of Ocean City is considering outlawing passengers from riding in the back of pickup trucks.

According to Ocean City Police Lt. Scott Harner, on Oct. 1 the state enacted several laws to increase seatbelt usage by expanding the requirements under the law, and Harner proposed an ordinance to enact in Ocean City where passengers would be prohibited to ride in the unenclosed portion of a vehicle, such as the bed of a pickup truck.
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Easton Man Charged With Raping Girl, 13

EASTON — An Easton man was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after allegedly having sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl in October.

Police identified the man as Sarbelio A. Fuentes-Bautista, who was charged with second-degree rape, third- and fourth-degree sex offense, and second-degree assault.

Talbot County Deputy State's Attorney Ellen B. Grunden said Fuentes-Bautista's preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6.
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Poll: Unpopular Gas Tax Hike Drives Down O’Malley Approval; Brown Leads In Gov Race; Jon Cardin Ahead For AG

Overwhelming voter disapproval of a gas tax hike earlier this year has helped drive Gov. Martin O’Malley’s job approval rating below 50% for the first time in three years, a new poll found.

The Gonzales Research poll also found marginal support, 49% to 44%, for the repeal of the death penalty O’Malley pushed, but wider support for the gun control measures the governor also backed, 58% to 40%.

The results on guns and the death penalty exhibited a sharp partisan divide, with Democrats strongly approving of O’Malley and his legislative initiatives, while Republicans were strongly opposed.
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