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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

YorkiePoo Adopted


"Hi my sister recently emailed you about my Yorkiepoo Molly. She has been adopted by a wonderful family and I was wondering if you could post something letting people know. I have been overwelhmed by phone calls and unfortunately she is no longer available. Thanks."

Katharine Satterlee

Thursday Morning Post

Tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM we will deliver an extremely touching Post. It is by far one of the greatest Posts we have ever delivered on Salisbury News.

Nightly News At 6 PM

Mayor Ireton To Hold Press Conference Tomorrow


Salisbury Mayor to Hold Press Conference
Unveiling Proposed FY 2011 City Budget

Mayor James Ireton, Jr. will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., in room 306 of the Government Office Building. During this press conference, the Mayor will unveil and discuss his proposed City budget for fiscal year 2011.

A Comment Worthy Of A Post

"Quality county employees such as myself (and I am absolutely in no way associated with the Good Ole Boy network) are facing the possibility of getting laid off after the Council goes over the budget tomorrow while THIEVES are getting paid to not work!!!!! I am sick and tired of Rick's bullshit (Sorry, I'm swearing on this one...). I face getting laid off dispite coming to work EVERY DAY and working EVERY HOUR while half of the other county workers are lazy ass slackers that don't even do half of their ridiculously light and easy job descriptions!

I'll tell you this Joe, if I'm forced out the door you WILL be hearing from me! I will expose the County for all it's worth. There will be no rock unturned and no slack employee uncovered. The citizens of Wicomico County have no idea how overstaffed their local government is or how outdated most of the job descriptions are or how much time is stolen or how inadequate the employees are or how much politics plays in decision making when it shouldn't! The only reason I haven't come out yet is because I NEED my job and the squealers are always the ones to go; look at what happend to Deanne Walker! I have enough dirt on most of the current elected officials to completely destroy if I ran against them; including Rick!

Let's see what heads get chopped first...who's it going to be Rick? Are you going to do the right thing and maintain your political career or are you going to protect yours "boys" and be outted? It's your decision Rick, do the right thing"

WBOC & The Daily Times Fail To Deliver

Ladies & Gentlemen, Salisbury News has come to learn that WBOC and The Daily Times did go to Annapolis on Monday. However, WBOC only came out after learning Salisbury News was already there. The Daily Times was there because they were following one Senators final day before retirement.

Even though they sat on the Senate Floor almost the entire day, they never covered the Sarah Foxwell portion of the Sex Offender Bills. What WBOC ended up doing there is beyond me because I never noticed them covering anything referencing Sarah Foxwell either.

Now here's what puzzles me the most. Both the House of Delegates and the Senate formally introduced all of us in both Houses, yet the Daily Times nor WBOC ever attempted to hold an interview, like the other 15 MSM television stations did throughout the day and night.

While we clearly made ourselves visible throughout the entire day, again, they never tried to reach out to cover the story. In fact, I know Steve Hammond was there. So it's now very clear, they were more interested in a Senator stepping down than they were in the Sex Offender Bills. I'm sorry but to me that's just unbelievable. In fact, they wanted to hold a "phone interview" with Jennifer Foxwell before we were heading home, yet they had been there the entire day!

Tracey Powell had it right in her Letter to the Editor yesterday. Shame on WBOC and shame on the Daily Times. WMDT was a no show, period.

Andy Harris For Congress Raises $324,000 In First Quarter

Tallies close to $1.1 million raised for 2010 cycle

ANNAPOLIS
--Andy Harris for Congress today announced the campaign raised $324,382 for the first quarter of 2010. The contributions for the first quarter bring Harris' total amount raised for the 2010 election cycle close to $1.1 million. Harris released the following statement:

"I am honored that so many people believe in my record of fiscal responsibility" Harris said. "This campaign is about strengthening our economy, creating jobs for struggling Marylanders, and restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington. The tremendous support I continue to receive is critical to our success."

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Andy Harris for Congress « PO Box 1527 « Annapolis, MD 21404

Paid for by Andy Harris for Congress

Bypass Accident Update

Driver # 1/ Veh. #1: Shannon Malone age 28 of Hebron, Md
2002 Chevrolet Trail Blazer
Minor Injuries
Driver 2/ Veh. #2 Stephen Collier age 45 of Salisbury, Md
2002 International dump truck
Owned by the State of Maryland Department of Transportation

LOCATION: E/B Salisbury Bypass between Naylor Mill Road and Northwood Drive Salisbury, Wicomico Co. MD.

BRIEF RESUME:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were dispatched to the Salisbury Bypass prior to Northwood Drive for a two vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that a Maryland State Highway Administration Dump truck was stopped in lane 1 of the Salisbury Bypass, with emergency lights activated as well as a towed arrow board activated. The dump truck was stopped there to close the lane for impending roadway work. The driver of vehicle one stated that she saw the dump truck, however she thought it was moving. The driver then collided with the dump truck, disabling it and rupturing its fuel tanks. Vehicle one then spun out of control and struck the guard rail before coming to rest in the roadway. The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours while Salisbury Fire Department Haz-Mat crews cleaned up the spilled diesel fuel and removed the disabled vehicles. Traffic on the east bound Salisbury Bypass was re-directed onto Rt. 50 business prior to the entrance of the bypass. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department assisted with road closures and traffic control.

The End Of A Beautiful Day In Annaplis

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Satire At Its Best?


U.S. Flag Recalled After Causing 143 Million Deaths


WASHINGTON—Citing a series of fatal malfunctions dating back to 1777, flag manufacturer Annin & Company announced Monday that it would be recalling all makes and models of its popular American flag from both foreign and domestic markets.


Representatives from the nation's leading flag producer claimed that as many as 143 million deaths in the past two centuries can be attributed directly to the faulty U.S. models, which have been utilized extensively since the 18th century in sectors as diverse as government, the military, and public education.


"It has come to our attention that, due to the inherent risks and hazards it poses, the American flag is simply unfit for general use," said Annin & Company president Ronald Burman, who confirmed that the number of flag-related deaths had noticeably spiked since 2003. "I would like to strongly urge all U.S. citizens: If you have an American flag hanging in your home or place of business, please discontinue using it immediately."


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CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUE CRAB POPULATION IS AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 1997

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUE CRAB POPULATION IS AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 1997


Winter Dredge Survey Results Indicate 60% Increase;
658 Million Crabs Show Bi-State Management Actions Continue to Improve Abundance

KENT NARROWS, MD (April 14, 2010)
— Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley announced today that the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has increased substantially for the second straight year. The results of the most recent winter dredge survey show a dramatic 60% increase in Maryland’s crab population. The survey indicates that 2008 management measures put into place through a historic collaboration with Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission are continuing to pay dividends with the crab population at its highest level since 1997.

Governor O’Malley made the announcement from the Crab Deck at Fisherman’s Inn in Kent Narrows.

“Today, we can see firsthand what progress looks and feels like on the Chesapeake Bay. Today, because of the unprecedented partnership between Maryland and Virginia and tough decisions over the past two years, the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population is estimated to be 658 million crabs — a 60 percent increase over last year and the highest total population estimate since 1997,” said Governor O’Malley. “While we are making progress, our work is not done and we are committed to working with our partners to achieve our ultimate goal of a self-sustaining fishery that will support our industry and recreational fisheries over the long term.”

The population estimate is the result of the 2009-2010 bay-wide winter dredge survey conducted annually by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). Last year, the survey estimated 400 million crabs overwintered in the Chesapeake Bay.

In 2008, Maryland, Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission (PRFC) took strong, coordinated action to reduce harvest pressure on female crabs by 34 percent. At that time, scientists from all three jurisdictions deemed conservation measures necessary as blue crab suffered near historic lows in spawning stock.

“While great strides have been made to rebuild our environmentally and economically important crab population, more work remains to be done with our steadfast Maryland partners,” said Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell. “Two years does not make a trend. The scientific evidence shows our management measures are working but we need to continue along this path in order to ensure the Bay's crab population returns to robustness and remains at that level.”

The 2008 conservation measures resulted in a large increase in the number of adults in the Bay during the 2009 spawning season, and this year’s survey confirms that success has carried over into a healthy spawn. Crab reproduction this year was the sixth highest in the 21-year survey. The abundance of adult female and male crabs also rose again this year, bringing the estimated number of adult, spawning-age crabs to 315 million, well above the interim target level of 200 million.

In addition, preliminary indications are that the 2009 bay-wide harvest level was approximately 53 million pounds. This harvest equates to approximately 43 percent of the population, which is below the target harvest level of 46 percent. Watermen actually harvested more crabs this past season than in 7 of the past 10 years, confirming the long-held belief that a healthy harvesting industry can coexist with regulations that protect the long term health of the blue crab population.

“The final piece of the story will be confirmation from NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee (CBSAC) that harvest levels did indeed remain below our target of harvesting no more than 46 percent of the blue crab population each year,” said Lynn Fegley, Assistant Director of DNR’s Fisheries Service. This is key to maintaining a healthy population.”

In 7 of the 10 years between 1998 and 2007, the annual removal of blue crabs exceeded the maximum safe removal level of 53 percent.

“Two years after initiating new management strategies, we are cautiously optimistic about the future of our blue crab. This abundance represents terrific opportunity for commercial and recreational crabbers to realize an increased catch, in less time and at less cost, under current rules,” DNR Secretary John Griffin. “Based on the final assessment, Maryland, Virginia and the PRFC may consider modest management modifications by early summer. That said, we are committed to working with our partners to ensure we do not lose the ground that we have gained, and any changes would be based on continuing to remove no more than 46 percent of available crabs during any given year. History has shown us that abundance can change quickly, as evidenced by record 1993 and 1997 levels that were immediately followed by dramatic drops.”

The Bay-wide blue crab winter dredge survey is the primary survey used to assess the condition of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population. Since 1990, the survey has employed crab dredges to sample blue crabs at 1,500 sites throughout the Chesapeake Bay from December through March. By sampling during winter when blue crabs are buried in the mud and stationary, scientists can develop, with good precision, estimates of the number of crabs present in the Bay.

Estimates of abundance are developed separately for young of the year crabs, mature female crabs, and adult male crabs. Together, these groups of crabs will support the 2010 fishery and produce the next generation of crabs.

“The substantial rise in abundance of mature crabs and juveniles was clearly a response of the crab population to unprecedented management actions, such as the closure of the winter dredge fishery, by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission and partner agencies. The increase was neither a random event nor a reflection of improved environmental conditions,” said Dr. Rom Lipcius who directs the VIMS component of the dredge survey. “From here on, we have to maintain the population at these levels to ensure the long-term sustainability and resilience of the Chesapeake Bay stock.”

In 2008, Governor Martin O’Malley and Team Maryland asked the U.S. Department of Commerce to declare the Chesapeake Bay crab fishery a federal disaster due to the historic low blue crab population. Under the leadership of Senator Barbara Mikulski, the Congressional Delegation secured $15 million in crab disaster funds from NOAA‘s National Marine Fisheries Service for Maryland to help rescue the crab population and provide needed economic relief to the commercial fishing industry. Governor O’Malley and the Maryland General Assembly also directed $6 million in capital funding to the effort during fiscal years 2009 and 2010.

The funds are supporting a variety of efforts including license buybacks (to date, more than 600 Limited Commercial Crab Catcher Licenses have been retired), electronic reporting, processing equipment upgrades and restoration work being conducted by approximately 900 Maryland watermen. Under one such project, watermen removed nearly 8,000 abandoned crab pots or crab pot fragments from Maryland waterways in February and March of this year.

In December of last year, Governor O’Malley released an Oyster Restoration and Aquaculture Development Plan, a multi-faceted effort to rebuild Maryland’s decimated native oyster population. The plan builds on efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay and expand oyster sanctuaries and aquaculture leasing opportunities. Since 1994, the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population has languished at one percent of historic levels; quality oyster bars have decreased 70 percent from 200,000 to 36,000 (70 percent decrease) and the number of harvesters has dwindled from 2,000 in the mid 1980s to just over 500 annually since 2002. Today there are only eight oyster processing companies in Maryland, down from 58 in 1974.

Hokie Day


3 years have gone by since the shooting at Virgina Tech. This school has experienced hell, but came out on top. Lets show our support by wearing their school colors on April 16th. Please wear orange and maroon on this day. We are all hokies on April 16th.

from a proud parent....
go hokies....

Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis & Chief Gary Baker Work The Senate Floor





Monday has to be, (without any question) the busiest day a law enforcement leader has throughout the week. You come in Monday morning and get briefed on what transpired over the weekend and you hold your morning briefing with your Staff.

This past Monday morning, Lewis and Baker took the time to set business as usual aside for a cause in which had to be changed. Never again does law enforcement want to experience such a horrific and tragic event like the Sarah Foxwell case. Both men having young children, this hit home like none other on the Eastern Shore and that goes for the fine men and women that serve all of us working for the many law enforcement agencies throughout the Eastern Shore.

Who better to go to Annapolis to encourage our Legislators than these fine gentlemen!

From day one, December 23, 2010 these men committed themselves for 72 hours straight along with hundreds of Officers to find Sarah Foxwell, all with the hope they'd find her and return her home safely, this was not the case.

Lewis and Baker bent every ear they could on Monday to send a strong message to our leaders, no Parent should ever be subjected to this torture ever again. No sex offender should ever believe they should not DIE for such horrific crimes.

As you could see from yesterday's Press Conference Post we put up, Sheriff Lewis stated loud and clear, This Crime Screams For The Death Penalty!

To those of you who's comments I have rejected since my Post went up yesterday, THIS IS THEIR JOB! They traveled to Annapolis and returned victorious. Did it cost the taxpayers of Wicomico County, you better believe it did. However, it cost the Foxwell Family one of their own and you cannot put a price tag on a human life.

We know Jonathan Taylor is behind much hatred towards Sheriff Mike Lewis, he's been openly spewing that hatred for more than a year now. So I ask you Mr. Taylor, when have you ever gotten off your fat ass and done something for your community? Why have you never once gone to Annapolis to support the Foxwell Family?

Word on the street is that Jonathan Taylor has just filed to run for City Council in the City of Salisbury. I want leaders like Sheriff Mike Lewis and Chief Gary Baker, not some fat ass who sits behind a computer calling these fine men names like Sheriff Shorty and attacking those who go out and do what their paid to do, even if it means losing their own life while ON DUTY OR OFF!

You just continue to suck off the taxpayers on disability, free scooters, section 8 housing and the whole nine yards. If you get more than 5 to 10 votes I'd be amazed. Don't forget to bring your buddy Muir Boda along with you.

Forgive me Sheriff. I can't thank you and Chief Baker enough for working the floor and securing the Eastern Shore once again against sexual predators. Everyone should know, once Sheriff Lewis and Chief Baker were introduced, every man and woman in that room got up from their seats and applauded these fine men with respect. Without forgetting something very important, I want to also thank each and every Officer as well as their Husbands and Wives. You are the forgotten Saints who comfort these fine Law Enforcement Officers and my hat is tipped to ALL of you.

WOMAN OF THE YEAR

The March On Annapolis: Tea Party 4-12-2010







While we were in Annapolis on Monday we were surprised to come to learn there would be a "Tea Party Event" at the Downtown Harbor.

We invited Senator Andy Harris to join us as we took the walk from the State Capitol down to the Harbor and found hundreds of people enjoying a well organized and informative gathering of peaceful fellowship.

When the group finished their stage performance/trial, they marched back to the State Capitol to continue their message. You couldn't ask for a more perfect day.

Jennifer Foxwell & Tracey Powell Meet Our Maryland Legislators














While it has taken me 20+ years to meet and get to personally know many of our Maryland Legislators, Jennifer and Tracey were able to do so in 15 hours on one day.

I have received more personal e-mail messages and phone calls on this issue than I have on any single issue we have Posted over the past 5 years. To those of you writing and calling, Thank You.

It was a very long day but it was also by far one of the most rewarding days I have ever had the pleasure to reflect upon. I'm not used to standing with our elected officials and almost begging to get them to do something that is right. In fact, after having the time to reflect upon our day in Annapolis on Monday, I'm not so sure everyone, (besides our Governor and Delegates) truly listened.

You see, this was about our children, not Jennifer Foxwell, Tracey Powell, Sheriff Mike Lewis, Joan Harris or Joe Albero. It should be noted that Joan Harris has been lobbying our Delegates, Senators and Governor for the past 6 years, all at her own expense.

November should be a time when the Eastern Shore remembers just what happened on Monday. When we were introduced on the House of Delegates and Senate Floor, many Delegates and Senators refused to stand, while most did.

Valerio and Frosh should be remembered as two individuals who refused to participate and in fact did their very best to try to get the Sex Offender Bills rejected, period. Makes you wonder if Criminal Trial Lawyers belong in politics at all. There's a conflict of interest when they're more concerned about trying to get their clients off with lesser punishments than truly putting these sick individuals away for a minimum or 15 or 20 years.

Towards the very end of our day a gentleman came up to us and introduced himself as the President of the National Bar Association and he offered his condolences to Jennifer Foxwell and Tracey Powell. This touched them like you just wouldn't believe.

I'll close with this. I have received many phone calls from Senators and Delegates who are trying to schedule Jennifer and Tracey to be present when the actual Bills are signed by Governor O'Malley. We'll keep you posted on that progress down the road.

Question

My question to you today Joe is,

How can Obama not be a terrorist or communist?

He now wants to have us use Russia to get into space, I mean does the man not understand the Military and NASA are the same. Our defenses come from research from NASA. Without this close net of defense we are opening the doors for any terrorist to come in. Russia does not have the security we have, hell they cant find have the weapons grade plutonium they own. My God Obama has got to be removed before we are open to attack.

So Joe, you had Tilghman removed help get rid of Obamation

SAYINGS OF CHAIRMAN POLLITT


Wicomico County is in extreme financial distress

Furloughs, layoffs, service reductions, and/or pay reductions will be implemented

We will balance the budget, but the services our citizens have come to expect will be greatly reduced or possibly eliminated

I Don’t Like Spending Money

I’m not going to terminate my public information officer – we need him now more than ever.

The oPad

RV Travel: 100 Years And Counting

New rigs, new uses and no annoying baggage fees
By Rob Lovitt


As I write this, David Woodworth is somewhere on the road between Indiana and New York, driving not one, but two, RVs. One is a fresh-from-the-factory 2010 Fleetwood Discovery; the other, a 1916 Model T with what was then considered a state-of-the-art sleeping/storage compartment known as a Telescope Apartment. Together, the two rigs represent almost a century of RV history.

In fact, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), this year represents the 100th anniversary of RVing. To mark the occasion, the group is sponsoring Woodworth’s trip, which is currently wending its way from Elkhart, Ind., to New York and on to Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Along the way, says Woodworth, the two rigs demonstrate just how much — and how little — RVing has changed.

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East Bound Rt 50 Bypass Closed

I'm not sure why it has been closed at this point but we have received calls from people stuck in traffic that the east bound Rt. 50 Bypass has been closed near Naylor Mill Road. Use business Rt. 50 instead for now.

Bernanke Has Bittersweet Message On Economy

Fed chief under more pressure than usual as he goes to Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke goes to Capitol Hill on Wednesday with a bittersweet message: The economic recovery is taking hold but won't be strong enough to quickly drive down unemployment.

Bernanke's out-of-the box thinking during the 2008 financial crisis helped prevent the Great Recession from turning into the second Great Depression. Now, however, the Fed chief faces the delicate task of making sure the recovery lasts well after massive government stimulus fades later this year.

To foster the recovery, Bernanke and other Fed officials have repeatedly pledged to hold interest rates at record lows for an "extended period." The hope is that low rates will entice people and businesses to spend more, generating enough economic activity to help keep the recovery going.

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Update On Eastern Shore Library Employee

Hey, Joe

Just wanted to let you know that She is on administrative leave "WITH PAY"

http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2010/04/breaking-news-another-thief-found-in.html

Another Very Important Bill Passed The Senate On Monday

House Bill 1043 introduced by Delegate Norm Conway and others passed, thus for the first time ever codifying the existence of Child Advocacy Centers and providing state funding, when available, will be forthcoming to the smaller CAC(s) including Sarah’s House (formerly Wicomico CAC).

The codification of CACs into state law is a very, very large step forward by the State Legislature, and the possibility of state funding is a huge matter for the smaller CACs.

Another Closing Business

Hey Joe,

I didnt know if you had heard but the employees of Fresh Pride Market in Crisfield were told Friday that the store will close permanently on April 27th,one day before the grand opening of Crisfields Food Lion store.

Unfortunately,it is the only grocer within walking distance of the boat depot and the Somers Cove Marina,and it will be another empty building on Crisfields main drag....

Purple People Upheaval

What’s behind SEIU thug-in-chief Andy Stern’s resignation?; Update: The shadow of Richard Trumka; SEIU issues statement

Will he declare “Mission Accomplished?” The news tonight of SEIU thug-in-chief Andy Stern’s resignation is quite a shocker given how much he reveled in his power and intimacy with the White House as its most frequent visitor. Indeed, here he is on Twitter just a few weeks ago bragging about an ego-inflating profile of himself in Washingtonian magazine — which describes Stern as the “new face of Labor” and the Big Labor boss who “helped elect President Obama” while “wired to the White House.”

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Sebelius Says Obama Has Instructed All Cabinet-Level Departments To Promote Public Health

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says President Obama “expects” all cabinet departments to leverage their resources in support of public health, a move she suggested is unprecedented.

“One of the things that’s happened in this administration, which I would suggest has not really happened in the past, is that the president has made it very clear to all of us at the cabinet level that while health may be directly in the portfolio of Health and Human Services, he expects all of the cabinet officers to spend some time figuring out ways that we can leverage their assets and work on this issue,” said Sebelius in an April 8 speech on Capitol Hill.

“Having this multi-agency focus on these [health] initiatives I think is an enormously important way to not only leverage our assets, but actually to look at the whole community strategy, which I think is so very important,” she added.

Sebelius explained that the Department of Transportation (DOT) can operate as a “health agency" by funding bike trails for communities, among other things.

“Transportation, you wouldn’t necessarily think that the Department of Transportation is a public health agency, but actually they have a lot to do with community health and public health because they have the funds for bike trails and walking paths and sidewalks and green space,” explained Sebelius.

In addition, the HHS secretary emphasized that cabinet-level departments are working together in some cases. For example, she noted that Health and Human Services is currently working with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to bring mental and physical health services to the homeless.

“We are now collaborating with HUD to make sure that when a housing project is funded, when vouchers are given for housing initiatives at the local level, that the mental health service folks and the physical health service folks are also involved in that…because that’s really the way that you actually move people from homelessness into some sort of permanent housing,” said Sebelius.

“The secretary of housing does not have the lever to encourage or mandate that the service folks be at the table, but we do,” she added.

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Price On Medical Malpractice Reform

Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA) appeared Tuesday morning on FOX & Friends to discuss the need for comprehensive medical malpractice reform and his solution to the problem, H.R. 3372, the HealthCourt Act. The text of H.R. 3372 was also included in H.R. 3400, the Empowering Patients First Act, a proposal for patient-centered health care reform introduced by Rep. Price and the RSC. Excerpts from the interview and more information are included below.

On Defensive Medicine:

“I think the American people were upset because they know that this bill didn’t address either the costs or the control of health care, who’s going to make these decisions. And in the area of defensive medicine, nothing really was done in the matter of tort reform or lawsuit abuse reform from the bill standpoint. And a quarter of all health care dollars are spent on the practice of defensive medicine. Now there are positive ways to solve this and that’s what irritates the American people so much because they know we can solve this in a wonderful way and it wasn’t done in the bill.”

Why Democrats Left Real Medical Malpractice Reform Out of Their Bill:

“Howard Dean, as you’ll recall, was the most honest in all of this when he said.. 'we can’t deal with tort reform because we don’t want to take on the trial lawyers.'”

Medical Malpractice Reform Is Essential to Health Care Reform:

“The people across this land know that the issue of lawsuit abuse reform is absolutely imperative if you’re going to do anything as it relates to health care. And certainly the doctors do. As a physician, I know that there are doctors who are stifled and oppressed by what’s going on right now in the health care industry.”

Republican Solutions:

“What we believe is that it is important to provide the contrast to the leadership that’s going on right now. People are upset across this land. They know this bill wasn’t the right thing to do. We’ve got the right positive solutions, and we believe the American people will support it.”

The Problem: Lawsuit Abuse, Defensive Medicine, & Higher Costs

* A recent Gallup poll found that that 21% of tests and treatments are ordered by doctors only to ward off frivolous lawsuits – that amounts to 26% of all health care dollars, or a staggering $650 billion dollars each year needlessly spent on defensive medicine.

* Our current system forces doctors to practice defensive medicine that adds nothing to patient care but higher costs. The Democrats' health care bill offers only further study of the issue and “demonstration projects.” As a former practicing physician for two decades, Rep. Price knows first-hand that no further study is needed. It’s time for real solutions.

Rep. Price’s Solution: H.R. 3372, the HealthCOURT Act

* Develop performance-based quality measures established by the Physician Consortium for Performance Improvement (PCPI) and physician specialty organizations.

* Establish a best-practices affirmative defense set by qualified physician consensus-building organization (such as PCPI) and physician specialty organizations.

* Create grants for State Health Courts for the resolution of disputes concerning injuries allegedly caused by health care providers.

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YorkiePoo Up For Adoption


My sister needs to have her dog adopted because she is moving and she can't take the dog with her. It's a black YorkiePoo about 10 lbs. I think she is about 2 yrs old and house trained. Her name is Molly and she is very loving. Her ideal home would be someone with a fenced in backyard for her to run around. She is by no means aggressive and is actually trainable if time is taken to do so. She should be updated on all of her shots and is free to a good home. If anyone is interested they can call my sister, Katie: 443/235/9914. Thanks.

Wicomico County Budget

"In light of the current budget discussions I wonder how many residents are aware of the fact that high school teachers in Wicomico County teach a maximum of 5 periods per day. Some designated department heads teach only three periods per day. If teachers taught 6 or heaven forbid 7 periods per day class sizes could be smaller or more students could be accommodated."

Uncle Steny Criticizes Rep. Bachmann Over Racial Epithet

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Tuesday chided Rep. Michele Bachmann (D-Minn.) for denying that a protester shouted a racial epithet at Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.) during last month’s healthcare battle.

Lewis said protesters used the n-word as he walked to the Capitol during the weekend healthcare debate that led to the bill’s final passage. Conservative commentators and Bachmann have questioned whether the racial insults actually took place.

“I think it undermines the credibility of somebody who’s a denier. People denied a lot of things happened, bad things that happened,” Hoyer said Tuesday at a press conference.

“I don't think there's any doubt that what John Lewis said happened and what others saw and heard happen did, in fact, happen. That's why I think the credibility of that assertion is questionable.”

Hoyer urged a return to civility following the emotional healthcare debate, and continued to sound warnings about overly heated rhetoric from public officials.

“There are obviously clearly differences of opinion in the country and among members of Congress and the parties, but the debate ought to be civil, it ought to be constructive and ought to be designed to educate the public, not incite the public,” Hoyer said before taking questions at his weekly meeting with reporters.

[As if marching arm-in-arm through a large group of protesters wouldn't incite them-- Editor]

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Incentives Not To Work

"The second way government assistance programs contribute to long-term unemployment is by providing an incentive, and the means, not to work. Each unemployed person has a 'reservation wage'—the minimum wage he or she insists on getting before accepting a job. Unemployment insurance and other social assistance programs increase [the] reservation wage, causing an unemployed person to remain unemployed longer."

Any guess who wrote that? Milton Friedman, perhaps. Simon Legree? Sorry.

Full credit goes to Lawrence H. Summers, the current White House economic adviser, who wrote those sensible words in his chapter on "Unemployment" in the Concise Encyclopedia of Economics, first published in 1999.

Mr. Summers should give a tutorial to the U.S. Senate, which is debating whether to extend unemployment benefits for the fourth time since the recession began in early 2008. The bill pushed by Democrats would extend jobless payments to 99 weeks, or nearly two full years, at a cost of between $7 billion and $10 billion. As Mr. Summers suggests, rarely has there been a clearer case of false policy compassion.

Mr. Summers is merely reflecting what numerous economic studies have shown. The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee put it this way in its January minutes: "The several extensions of emergency unemployment insurance benefits appeared to have raised the measured unemployment rate, relative to levels recorded in past downturns."

It continued: "Some estimates suggested it could account for 1 percentage point or more of the increase in the unemployment rate during the recession." That's more than one million jobless workers.

Alan Reynolds of the Cato Institute has found that the average unemployment episode rose from 10 weeks before the recession to 19 weeks after Congress twice previously extended jobless benefits—to 79 from 26 weeks.

Even as initial unemployment claims have fallen in recent months, the length of unemployment has risen. Mr. Reynolds estimates that the extensions of unemployment insurance and other federal policies have raised the official jobless rate by nearly two percentage points.

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Top 5 Reasons To Attend The Salisbury TEA Party

Here are the 5 reasons why you need to attend the Salisbury TEA Party Thursday April 15th, 5pm at the Government Office Building!

5 - All politics is local. If you don't show up your invisible to your elected officials and they will continue to run around with your money and trample your liberties!

4. The State Budget - Annapolis once again passed a budget full of gimmicks, raided special funds, and short term "solutions" that puts the Tax Payer in the crosshairs for another round of new taxes!

3. Jobs Job Jobs - Once again Annapolis did not pass any long term solutions or provide free market solutions that work to help small businesses and make Maryland more competitive.

2. Federal Take Over of Healthcare/Health Care Freedom Act Failed - On the heels of Federal takeover of our health care system, Annapolis failed to protect our rights and liberties pertaining our health care choices.

1. NOvember is Coming - The election is getting closer and without proper representation the same failed liberal solutions will keep holding Maryland back and fail to provide a true opportunity for Prosperity.

By all means get involved in a campaign of someone who reflects your values and who you trust.

Without proper action in the political process we will keep spinning our wheels.

5 Least Tax-Friendly States To Live In. MD 4th Least Tax Friendly State

During tax season, it seems as if everyone thinks the grass is greener one (or in some instances, two) states over. Wonder whether your own envy is justified? Luckily, the Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan tax research group based in Washington, D.C., crunched some numbers to determine which states are the take the most from residents.

Unlike other "worst of" surveys, the Tax Foundation takes a number of criteria into consideration, including state and local income taxes, property taxes and local sales taxes. Other overviews, such as those based on the Census, may rely solely on state income tax revenue (hence the minor difference in ranking).

Below are the least tax-friendly states, according to the Tax Foundation's results. Worth noting is that the results were calculated based on information made available from the Tax Foundation for 2008, the last tax year for which state income tax data is completely available. Any recent changes, where significant, have been noted.



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Shorebirds And Grasshoppers Square Off At 10:45 AM On Wednesday

Greensboro, N.C. – The Greensboro Grasshoppers plated five runs in the sixth inning to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 12-7 to level the series at one game apiece. The Shorebirds recorded double digit hits in a losing effort for the fifth time in six games.

The Grasshoppers raced to an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the second.

Delmarva responded in the top of the third. After a Steve Bumbry leadoff single, Justin Dalles belted his second home of the season to pull the Shorebirds within a run. Garabez Rosa, who went 3-for-4, followed with a double to right center field. Two batters later, Mike Mooney hit a sacrifice fly to left field to plate Rosa.

The Grasshoppers regained the lead in the third on a sacrifice fly by Chase Austin that scored Chad Cregar, who reached on an error.

The ‘Birds grabbed the lead away from Greensboro in the fourth. Tyler Kolodny set the table with a double. Then, Brian Conley singled Kolodny to third and he scored on a wide threw to second by the first baseman Cregar. A wild pitch advanced Conley to third and he scored on a ground out by Mikey Planeta.

The Grasshoppers took control of the game in the sixth. Ten batters came to plate and five runs came across to score. The big blow in the frame was a three-run homer by Kyle Jensen.

The highlight of the night for Delmarva was relief pitcher Randy Henry, who struck out the side in the seventh and eighth innings.

The Delmarva Shorebirds suit back up for game three on Wednesday morning at 10:45 AM. RHP Jake Cowan makes his second start of the season.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 12 April 2010
Location: Ocean Highway at Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Female Juvenile, 17, Salisbury, MD
Female Juvenile, 13, Salisbury, MD
Female Juvenile, 15, Salisbury, MD


Narrative: On 12 April 2010 at 3:50 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a Wicomico County school bus driver who had to pull over on Ocean Highway in Delmar because of disorderly and disruptive students. Upon the arrival of Sheriff’s Office personnel, the deputies learned that three juvenile became involved in a boisterous altercation that disrupted the entire bus.

All three juveniles were taken off the bus by the deputies and charged on a juvenile referral for their behavior. All three were released to family members. The referrals will be sent to the Department of Juvenile Services for adjudication.
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Charges: Disorderly Conduct


Incident: Driving While Revoked
Date of Incident: 12 April 2010
Location: North Prong Lane, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Jeffrey B. Morrison, 59, Delmar, MD


Narrative: On 12 April 2010 at 5:55 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped Jeffery Morrison on North Prong Lane in Delmar and discovered that Morrison’s driving privilege had been both suspended and revoked. The deputy placed Morrison under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner.

After an initial appearance, the Commissioner held Morrison in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
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Charges: Driving While Revoked
Driving While Suspended


Incident: Attempted Burglary
Date of Incident: 12 April 2010
Location: TCBY, Dogwood Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Justin S. Vetra, 23, Fruitland, MD


Narrative: On 12 April 2010 at 11:52 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported attempted burglary at the TCBY on Dogwood Drive in Salisbury. Upon arrival the deputy observed a broken exterior window. After examining the inside of the store with an employee, it was determined that the perpetrator did not make it inside successfully.
The deputy learned that shortly after this incident occurred, a Fruitland Police officer stopped a suspicious person walking into Fruitland from the area of the TCBY. After further investigation, the deputy determined this was the same individual responsible for the attempted burglary of the TCBY and subsequently located him and placed him under arrest.

The arrested subject, Justin Vetra, was then transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Vetra was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Attempted 4th degree Burglary
Malicious Destruction of Property

Today's Nature Photo By Scott Phoebus

2010 Poodle Show Will Be Nothing Short Of ‘Magic’

(Salisbury, MD) In a few short weeks, many hundreds of Poodles and Poodle owners from all over the United States, Europe, Australia, and Japan will descend upon Salisbury and the result will be nothing short of "Magic."


The 78th annual Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog show will be held in Salisbury, Maryland the week of April 26-30th at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. The event is all Poodles, all varieties; Toy, Miniature and Standard, all the time, for five days. The show is free of charge and open to the public. Poodle Club of America is very grateful to Purina, Oster Professional Products and Wicomico County Tourism for their generous support of the show.


The Civic Center is magically transformed for the week. The interior of the arena is laid with sod to provide the best footing possible for the Poodles and their handlers. The exhibition rings are decorated with elaborate flower arrangements, which last year featured several life-sized topiaries of white standard Poodles. The Midway Room in the Civic Center becomes a dog-loving shoppers’ paradise. And the rear parking lot becomes an RV campground complete with electric hookups, barbeque grills, tents and lawn chairs.

The show actually begins off-site in Elkton, Maryland with tracking tests on Friday, April 23rd, followed by a retriever hunt test on Saturday, April 24th and working tests on Sunday, April 25th in Rhodesdale, Maryland. These events conclude with a banquet dinner in the Civic Center Sunday evening.

On Monday, April 26th, all three varieties of Poodles compete in Agility, complete with the weave poles, tunnels and jumps. New in Agilityat PCA this year will be FAST classes. The highest achievement for a dog and handler pair in Agility is Highest Score in Trial. On Tuesday, April 27th, the Poodles compete in Obedience and Rally Obedience. New in Rally this year is a pairs novice class. The Obedience classes include brace (two Poodles and one handler) and team (4 Poodles and 4 handlers). The highest achievement in Obedience is the High in Trial Award.

On Wednesday, April 28th, all the handsome male Poodles come out to strut their stuff in the Breed Conformation rings. Toy Poodles, Miniature Poodles and Standard Poodles, ranging in age from six months to several years of age, compete against their own age group, eight classes in all, vying for the coveted title of “Winners Dog.” Junior Showmanship, the opportunity for young people, ages 8 to 18 to demonstrate their handling skills, follows the dog classes. On Thursday, April 29th, all the beautiful girl Poodles step onto the turf to compete against one another, just as the boys did, but this time for the title of “Winners Bitch.” Veterans’ Sweepstakes, classes for dogs and bitches ages 7 and up, follows the bitch classes. Finally on Friday, the “Best of the Best,” the so-called “Specials” Poodles of all three varieties come out to compete for Best of Variety and ultimately, Best Poodle in show. To see a large arena filled with the best Poodles from all over the world competing against one another is truly a sight to behold, truly Magic.

But there are other aspects to the week beyond the dog show competition. On Tuesday, from 9am to 2:30pm, the PCA Foundation welcomes Dr. Ronald D. Schultz, Professor and Chair of Pathobiological Services, at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, as their speaker. Dr. Schultz’ talk is titled, “What Everyone Needs to Know About Canine Vaccines and Vaccination Programs.” This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Throughout the week, the Foundation is offering various health testing opportunities, including blood draws for an NIH study, OptiGen tests, a CERF clinic, and DNA sampling for a cancer study. At the conclusion of the Obedience competition, there will be a Parade of AKC Companion and Performance titleholders. This will be followed by AKC Canine Good Citizen testing.

Tuesday’s activities will conclude with a Cocktail Party from 5 to 7pm at The Fountains, next to the Country Inn & Suites, for the benefit of Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation and the Humane Society of Wicomico County. This fundraiser is open to the public. Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased in the Civic Center at the Rescue booth or at The Fountains through Monday, April 26th. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the door. This event features a Chinese Auction filled with interesting and exciting prizes, including 4 field-level tickets to a Mets/Phillies game, autographed CD’s from Stephen Sondheim, a custom-made dog bed, and baskets filled with things from Australia, Japan, Texas, and New Mexico, to name just a few.

The Parade of AKC Breed Champions is held at the conclusion of dog conformation judging on Wednesday. The ring is filled with dogs that have completed their Champion titles, and it is a beautiful thing to see them back again, showing off for the crowd. Most never forget their ring experience and love to “go around” one more time. At the conclusion of the Parade, approximately 4pm, Poodle Club of America Rescue Foundation welcomes Animal Communicator, Anita Curtis to their annual meeting in the Da Nang Room in the Civic Center. Anita will share stories and the knowledge she has gained in her 30 plus years’ experience helping animals. Her books will be available for purchase and signing after the talk. This event is free of charge and open to the public.

For additional information about any event for the 78th Annual Poodle Club of America National Specialty Dog show visit www.Poodleclubofamerica.org and click on PCA Events; at the dropdown menu, select “National Specialty.”

Growing Up Without A Cell Phone

If you are 30, or older, you might think this is hilarious!

When I was a kid, adults used to bore me to tears with their tedious diatribes about how hard things were. When they were growing up; what with walking twenty-five miles to school every morning.... Uphill... Barefoot... BOTH ways| yadda, yadda, yadda

And I remember promising myself that when I grew up, there was no way in hell I was going to lay a bunch of crap like that on my kids about how hard I had it and how easy they've got it!

But now that I'm over the ripe old age of thirty, I can't help but look around and notice the youth of today. You've got it so easy! I mean, compared to my childhood, you live in a damn Utopia!
And I hate to say it, but you kids today, you don't know how good you've got it!

I mean, when I was a kid we didn't have the Internet. If we wanted to know something, we had to go to the damn library and look it up ourselves, in the card catalog!!

There was no email!! We had to actually write somebody a letter - with a pen! Then you had to walk all the way across the street and put it in the mailbox, and it would take like a week to get there! Stamps were 10 cents!

Child Protective Services didn't care if our parents beat us. As a matter of fact, the parents of all my friends also had permission to kick our ass! Nowhere was safe!

There were no MP3's or Napsters or iTunes! If you wanted to steal music, you had to hitchhike to the record store and shoplift it yourself!

Or you had to wait around all day to tape it off the radio, and the DJ would usually talk over the beginning and @#*% it all up! There were no CD players! We had tape decks in our car.. We'd play our favorite tape and "eject" it when finished, and then the tape would come undone rendering it useless. Cause, hey, that's how we rolled, Baby! Dig?

We didn't have fancy crap like Call Waiting! If you were on the phone and somebody else called, they got a busy signal, that's it!

There weren't any freakin' cell phones either. If you left the house, you just didn't make a damn call or receive one. You actually had to be out of touch with your "friends". OH MY GOD !!! Think of the horror... not being in touch with someone 24/7!!! And then there's TEXTING. Yeah, right. Please! You kids have no idea how annoying you are.

And we didn't have fancy Caller ID either! When the phone rang, you had no idea who it was! It could be your school, your parents, your boss, your bookie, your drug dealer, the collection agent... you just didn't know!!! You had to pick it up and take your chances, mister!

We didn't have any fancy PlayStation or Xbox video games with high-resolution 3-D graphics! We had the Atari 2600! With games like 'Space Invaders' and 'Asteroids'. Your screen guy was a little square! You actually had to use your imagination!!! And there were no multiple levels or screens, it was just one screen... Forever! And you could never win. The game just kept getting harder and harder and faster and faster until you died! Just like LIFE!

You had to use a little book called a TV Guide to find out what was on! You were screwed when it came to channel surfing! You had to get off your ass and walk over to the TV to change the channel!!! NO REMOTES!!! Oh, no, what's the world coming to?!?!

There was no Cartoon Network either! You could only get cartoons on Saturday Morning. Do you hear what I'm saying? We had to wait ALL WEEK for cartoons, you spoiled little rat-finks!

And we didn't have microwaves. If we wanted to heat something up, we had to use the stove! Imagine that!

And our parents told us to stay outside and play... all day long. Oh, no, no electronics to soothe and comfort. And if you came back inside... you were doing chores!

And car seats - oh, please! Mom threw you in the back seat and you hung on. If you were lucky, you got the "safety arm" across the chest at the last moment if she had to stop suddenly, and if your head hit the dashboard, well that was your fault for calling "shot gun" in the first place!

See! That's exactly what I'm talking about! You kids today have got it too easy. You're spoiled rotten! You guys wouldn't have lasted five minutes back in 1980 or any time before!

Regards,
The Over 30 Crowd

You Gotta Love This Nurse

A motorcycle patrolman was rushed to the hospital with an inflamed appendix. The doctors operated and advised him that all was well.

However, the patrolman kept feeling something pulling at the hairs in his crotch. Worried that it might be a second surgery the doctors hadn't told him about, he finally got enough courage to pull his hospital gown up so he could look at what was making him so uncomfortable.

Taped firmly across his pubic hair was three wide strips of adhesive tape, the kind that sticks very well and doesn't come off easily.Written in large black letters on the tape was the sentence: 'Get well soon - From the nurse you pulled over last week.'

TRULY REMARKABLE


I THINK IT IS REMARKABLE THAT WITHIN A WEEK OF TIGER WOODS CRASHING HIS
ESCALADE, THE PRESS FOUND EVERY WOMAN WITH WHOM TIGER HAS HAD AN AFFAIR
IN THE LAST FEW YEARS, WITH PHOTOS, TEXT MESSAGES, RECORDED PHONE CALLS, ETC.
AND, THEY NOT ONLY KNOW THE CAUSE OF THE FAMILY FIGHT, BUT THEY EVEN KNOW IT
WAS A WEDGE FROM HIS GOLF BAG THAT HIS WIFE USED TO BREAK OUT THE WINDOWS
IN THE ESCALADE. NOT ONLY THAT, THEY KNOW WHICH WEDGE!
AND EACH AND EVER DAY, THEY GIVE AMERICA MORE UPDATES ON HIS SEX-REHAB STAY,
HIS WIFE’S PLANS FOR DIVORCE, AND HIS PLANS TO RETURN TO THE PRO-GOLF CIRCUIT.

OBAMA HAS BEEN IN OFFICE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, AND THIS SAME PRESS STILL
CANNOT LOCATE OBAMA'S OFFICIAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OR ANY OF HIS PAPERS WHILE
IN COLLEGE, OR HOW HE PAID FOR A HARVARD EDUCATION, OR WHICH COUNTRY
ISSUED HIS VISA TO TRAVEL TO PAKISTAN IN THE 1980'S AS BARRY SORETORO AND
EVEN MICHELLE OBAMA’S PRINCETON THESIS ON RACISIM. IT JUST CAN’T BE FOUND?
YET THE PUBLIC STILL TRUSTS THAT SAME PRESS TO GIVE THEM
THE WHOLE TRUTH .. . . TRULY REMARKABLE!

What Are The Rules

I was in my neighborhood restaurant this morning and was seated behind a group of jubilant individuals celebrating the successful passing of the recent health care bill. I could not finish my breakfast. This is what ensued:

They were a diverse group of several races and both sexes. I heard the young man exclaim, "Isn't Obama like Jesus Christ? I mean, after all, he is healing the sick." The young woman enthusiastically proclaimed, "Yeah, and he does it for free. I cannot believe anyone would think that a free market would work for health care. They are all crooks and thieves and don't deserve all of that money." Another said, 'The stupid Republicans want us all to starve to death so they can inherit all of the power. Obama should be made a Saint for what he did for those of us less fortunate." At this, I'd had enough.

I arose from my seat, mustering all the restraint I could find, and approached their table. "Please excuse me; may I impose upon you for one moment?" They smiled and welcomed me to the conversation. I stood at the end of their table, smiled as best I could and began an experiment. "I'd like to give one of you my house. It will cost you no money and I'll pay all of the expenses and taxes for as long as you live there. Anyone interested?" They looked at each other in astonishment. "Why would you do something like that?" asked a young man, "There isn't anything for free in this world." They began to laugh at me, as they did not realize this man had just made my point. "I am serious, I will give you my house for free, no money what so ever. Anyone interested?" In unison, a resounding "Hell Yeah" fills the room.

"Since there are too many of you, I will have to make a choice as to who receives this money free bargain." I noticed an elderly couple was paying attention to the spectacle unfolding before their eyes, the old man shaking his head in apparent disgust. "I tell you what; I will give it to the one of you most willing to obey my rules." Again, they looked at one another, an expression of bewilderment on their faces. The perky young woman asked, "What are the rules?" I smiled and said, "I don't know. I've not yet defined them. However, it's a free home that I offer you." They giggled amongst themselves, the youngest of which said, "What an old coot. He must be crazy to give away his home. Go take your meds, old man." I smiled and leaned into the table a bit further. "I am serious, this is a legitimate offer." They gaped at me for a moment.

"Hell, I'll take it you old fool. Where are the keys?" boasted the youngest among them. "Then I presume you accept ALL of my terms then?" I asked. The elderly couple seemed amused and entertained as they watched from the privacy of their table. "Oh hell yeah! Where do I sign up?" I took a napkin and wrote, "I give this man my home, without the burden of financial obligation, so long as he accepts and abides by the terms that I shall set forth upon consummation of this transaction." I signed it and handed it to the young man who eagerly scratched out his signature. "Where are the keys to my new house?" he asked in a mocking tone of voice. All eyes were upon us as I stepped back from the table, pulling the keys from pocket and dangling
them before the excited new homeowner.

"Now that we have entered into this binding contract, witnessed by all your friends, I've decided upon the conditions you're obligated to adhere to from this point forward. You may only live in the house for one hour a day. You'll not use anything inside of the home. You'll obey me without question or resistance. I expect complete loyalty and admiration for this gift I bestow upon you. You'll accept my commands and wishes with enthusiasm, no matter the nature. Your morals and principles shall be as
mine. You'll vote as I do, think as I do and do it with blind faith. These are my terms. Here are your keys." I reached the keys forward and the young man looked at me dumb founded.

"Are you out of your freaking mind? Who would ever agree to those ridiculous terms?" the young man appeared irritated. "You did when you signed this contract before reading it, understanding it and with the full knowledge that I would provide my conditions only after you committed to the agreement." Was all I said. The elderly man chuckled as his wife tried to restrain him. I was looking at a now silenced and bewildered group of people. "You can shove that stupid deal up you're a** old man, I want no
part of it" exclaimed the now infuriated young man. "You have committed to the contract, as witnessed by all of your friends; you cannot get out of the deal unless I agree to it. I do not intend to let you free now that I have you ensnared. I am the power you agreed to. I am the one you blindly and without thought chose to enslave yourself to. In short, I am your Master." At this, the table of celebrating individuals became a unified group against the unfairness of the deal.

After a few moments of unrepeatable comments and slurs, I revealed my true intent. "What I did to you is what this administration and congress did to you with the health care legislation. I easily suckered you in and then revealed the real cost of the bargain. Your folly was in the belief that you can have something you did not earn; that you are entitled to that which you did not earn; that you willingly allowed someone else to think for you. Your failure to research, study and inform yourself permitted reason to escape you. You have entered into a trap from which you cannot flee. Your only chance of freedom is if your new Master gives it unto you. A freedom that is given can also be taken away; therefore, it is not freedom." With that, I tore up the napkin and placed it before the astonished young man. "This is the nature of your new health care legislation."

I turned away to leave these few in thought and contemplation and was surprised by applause. The elderly gentleman, who was clearly entertained, shook my hand enthusiastically and said, "Thank you Sir, these kids don't understand Liberty these days." He refused to allow me to pay my bill as he said, "You earned this one, it is an honor to pickup the tab." I shook his hand in thanks, leaving the restaurant somewhat humbled, and sensing a glimmer of hope for my beloved country.

WOMAN'S YEARLY EXAM

I went to the doctor for my yearly physical. The nurse started with certain basics.

"How much do you weigh?" she asked.
"135," I said.
The nurse put me on the scale.

It turns out my weight is 180.

The nurse asked, "Your height?"
"5 foot 4," I said.
The nurse checked and saw that I only measure 5' 2"

She then took my blood pressure and told me that it is very high.

"Of course it's high!" I screamed, 'When I came in here I was tall and slender! Now I'm short and fat!"

She put me on Prozac.

Fundraising Event For James M. Bennett

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
“GET HYPNOTIZED!”

The Jason Linett

Comedy Hypnosis Show - Must be 21 years of age

Friday, April 23, 2010
Salisbury Eagles Aerie
107 Alexander Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland 21801

A Fundraising Event for James M. Bennett
High School Baseball and Softball

Seating for Dinner begins at 6:00pm - Show at 8:00pm

Tickets are Just $30.00 - Dinner & a 90 minute Show
Roast Beef, BBQ Shrimp, Steamed Oysters, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Breads, Drinks, and Desserts

Contact Jay Fenoglietto at (443) 614-3068 for Tickets!

Female Boss

Three girls all worked in the same office with the same female boss.

Each day, they watched the boss leave work early. One day, the girls decided that, when the boss left, they would leave right behind her. After all, she never called or came back to work, so how would she know they went home early?

The brunette was thrilled to be home early...she did a little gardening, spent playtime with her son, and went to bed early.

The redhead was elated to be able to get in a quick workout at the spa before meeting a dinner date.

The blonde was happy to get home early and surprise her husband, but when she got to her bedroom, she heard a muffled noise from inside.
Slowly and quietly, she cracked open the door and was mortified to see her husband in bed with her
boss! Gently she closed the door and crept out of the house.

The next day, at their coffee break, the brunette and redhead planned to leave early again, and they asked the blonde if she was going to go with them.

“No way!” the blonde exclaimed. "I almost got caught yesterday!"

Alzheimer


Only In France


No Delays So Far In Wicomico County

Although we're seeing quite a bit of fog out there this morning, there's been no mention of a delay in Wicomico County. In fact, their Website says, "All Schools are operating on a regular schedule".