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Friday, March 06, 2009
Sam's Club Members Get Gas For $ .15 Cents A Gallon Less
If you have a 20 gallon tank, you can fill up your tank and buy two Nathan's Hot Dog Combos and it will still be less than the local competition! While most stations are $1.85 per gallon, Sam's Club is $1.70 a gallon. Thanks Sam's! I also hear a gallon of milk is a whole lot less per gallon than any place else. Answers To Today's Quesions
Q-1: When Neuroblastoma Cancer “spreads”, what is the primary term used to describe this process?
A: metastasize
Q-2: What are pinpoint, unraised, round red spots under the skin caused by Neuroblastoma Cancer?
A: petechiae
Q-3: What is the study of chromosomes and chromosomal abnormalities referred to as?
A: cytogenetics
Q-4: What is transplanted as a method of replacing immature blood-forming cells that were destroyed by cancer treatment?
A: Stem cells
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1. Rick Prouse
2. Amy Lemon
3. Tracy Wilkenson
4. Penny Sperry
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Wilmington Man Charged with Possessing Child Pornography
William R. Panuski, 38, of the 2600 block of Belair Drive in Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: As a result of an undercover investigation, on March the 5th, members of the Child Predator Task Force, University of Delaware Police Dept., and DSP Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence located along the 2600 block of Belaire Road in Wilmington.
When investigators arrived on the scene, they contacted resident William Panuski. As a result of this investigation, six computers were removed from the residence and transported to troop 6 for a forensic preview. During this preview, over 30 videos of child sexual exploitation were found on two of the seized hard drives.
As a result of the efforts put forth in this case, Mr. Panuski was positively linked to the crime of Using a Computer to Depict a Child in a Prohibited Sex Act. He was charged with twenty-nine counts of this offense.
Upon arraignment, bail was set at $290,000 secured. Mr. Panuski was transported to Howard Young Correctional Facility in default of this bond.
*** It should be noted that because of the sensitive nature of these types of investigations, additional information will not be released so that future endeavors are not compromised. ***
Resume: As a result of an undercover investigation, on March the 5th, members of the Child Predator Task Force, University of Delaware Police Dept., and DSP Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence located along the 2600 block of Belaire Road in Wilmington.
When investigators arrived on the scene, they contacted resident William Panuski. As a result of this investigation, six computers were removed from the residence and transported to troop 6 for a forensic preview. During this preview, over 30 videos of child sexual exploitation were found on two of the seized hard drives.
As a result of the efforts put forth in this case, Mr. Panuski was positively linked to the crime of Using a Computer to Depict a Child in a Prohibited Sex Act. He was charged with twenty-nine counts of this offense.
Upon arraignment, bail was set at $290,000 secured. Mr. Panuski was transported to Howard Young Correctional Facility in default of this bond.
*** It should be noted that because of the sensitive nature of these types of investigations, additional information will not be released so that future endeavors are not compromised. ***
Question #4
Q: What is transplanted as a method of replacing immature blood-forming cells that were destroyed by cancer treatment?
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GANNETT BREAKS BELOW $2 PER SHARE - SETS ANOTHER RECORD LOW
Gannett Co., Inc. - (The Daily Times parent company) - stock price fell to $1.91/Share shattering all previous record lows. Major support resistance was broken twice this week at $3/Share and then again today at $2/Share.
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Maryland High Court Joins Growing Consensus Protecting Anonymous Speech Online
On Friday, the Court of Appeals of Maryland quashed a subpoena seeking the identity of five anonymous commenters and provided guidance to lower courts regarding what showing an aggrieved plaintiff must make before a court will order a website operator to reveal the identity of an anonymous commenter. In Independent Newspapers, Inc. v. Brodie, the Maryland high court concluded that
a test requiring notice and opportunity to be heard, coupled with a showing of a prima facie case and the application of a balancing test -- such as the standard set forth in Dendrite, 775 A.2d at 760-61 -- most appropriately balances a speaker's consitutional right to anonymous Internet speech with a plaintiff's right to seek judicial redress from defamatory remarks.
Ind. Newspapers, Inc. v. Brodie, No. 63, slip op. at 41 (Md. Feb. 27, 2009) (citing Dendrite International v. Doe, 775 A.2d 756 (N.J. App. Div. 2001)). For factual background, see our database entry, Brodie v. Independent Newspapers, Inc. (Subpoena), and Wendy Davis's article on the case.
GO HERE for more details.
a test requiring notice and opportunity to be heard, coupled with a showing of a prima facie case and the application of a balancing test -- such as the standard set forth in Dendrite, 775 A.2d at 760-61 -- most appropriately balances a speaker's consitutional right to anonymous Internet speech with a plaintiff's right to seek judicial redress from defamatory remarks.
Ind. Newspapers, Inc. v. Brodie, No. 63, slip op. at 41 (Md. Feb. 27, 2009) (citing Dendrite International v. Doe, 775 A.2d 756 (N.J. App. Div. 2001)). For factual background, see our database entry, Brodie v. Independent Newspapers, Inc. (Subpoena), and Wendy Davis's article on the case.
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Chief Investigator William Harden Reinstated AGAIN!
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Yesterday we produced this article discussing Mr. Harden returning to work after several months away from the WCDC. Once he arrived to work he was escorted back out of the building with a slap in the face and was clueless where to turn. Human Resources instructed him to return to his full-time position after an Appeals Board hearing was held and reversed any and all charges against Mr. Harden.
Today I was told that allegedly Mr. Doug Devenyns wants to appeal that Boards decision but from my understanding that Boards decision is final and cannot be appealed.
I spoke with the County Executives Office just moments ago and they informed me that Mr. Pollitt got right on top of this one and resolved whatever issues there may have been and Mr. Harden will return back to work, (once again) Monday morning at 9:00 AM.
Maybe I should go steak out the place so I can get some photos of Mr. Harden being escorted out of the building again? Then again, perhaps the Warden will consider a brief vacation to collect his thoughts and stop screwing with peoples lives/careers. Time will tell.
Look, I respect Rick Pollitt and his Administration but this kind of BS needs to come to an immediate end. I believe that there are times when power simply goes to some one's head and they think they're untouchable. (like we don't know a whole bunch of their type right here in the Salisbury area) Let's move onward gentlemen. Mr. Harden will go back to his same salary but the job position was a topic the Executive's Office was not willing to discuss.
State Police Probe Theft Of Dog
Rehoboth Beach – The Delaware State Police are currently investigating a theft of a miniature Yorkshire terrier that occurred at East Coast Exotics located in the Rehoboth Mall.
Troopers responded to the business yesterday at approximately 6:20 pm and learned three subjects removed the dog from the business without paying for it. The dog was valued at approximately $1600.00.
The three suspects have been described as one white male and two white female juveniles. Both females were described as 5’03” to 5’05” and weighing between 110 and 130 pounds. Of particular interest is the fact that one of the females was wearing a black knit cap with Tinker Bell on the front and she had two lip rings on her lower lip. The male was described as approximately 6’ tall with short brown hair.
Currently, no video surveillance is available. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact investigators at Troop 7 at 302.645.5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.
EDITORS NOTE: To those of you who have purchased one of our Yorkies, just remember what the puppy above is valued at in a Pet Store. I can guarantee they're not from 100% Champion blood lines either. If anyone hears of someone getting a new puppy Yorkie, please contact the DE. State Police above.
Troopers responded to the business yesterday at approximately 6:20 pm and learned three subjects removed the dog from the business without paying for it. The dog was valued at approximately $1600.00.
The three suspects have been described as one white male and two white female juveniles. Both females were described as 5’03” to 5’05” and weighing between 110 and 130 pounds. Of particular interest is the fact that one of the females was wearing a black knit cap with Tinker Bell on the front and she had two lip rings on her lower lip. The male was described as approximately 6’ tall with short brown hair.
Currently, no video surveillance is available. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact investigators at Troop 7 at 302.645.5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.
EDITORS NOTE: To those of you who have purchased one of our Yorkies, just remember what the puppy above is valued at in a Pet Store. I can guarantee they're not from 100% Champion blood lines either. If anyone hears of someone getting a new puppy Yorkie, please contact the DE. State Police above.
Wireless Store Broken Into & Robbed Yesterday
"Hey Joe,
My wife and I were in the Verizon branch, I think its called Wireless Zone.
It's located on Rt. 50 in the Food Lion plaza across from Kmart. It was robbed yesterday around 2 am. 2 guys broke the glass door with one of those cigarette butt things they have outside then took 13 of their high dollars cell phones.
Funny thing is they have it on video and have been able to match it up with earlier footage. Apparently these two guys had come in earlier asking which phones work with the pay as you go mins. The city police told her this is the 3rd palce robbed like this but they are only ones with video.. Hasn't been released yet but thought you'd like the heads up. This is across from the Wendys that was just hit couple weeks ago. Last night when we left there was 3 sherrif cars in the parking lot at different
areas of lot."
My wife and I were in the Verizon branch, I think its called Wireless Zone.
It's located on Rt. 50 in the Food Lion plaza across from Kmart. It was robbed yesterday around 2 am. 2 guys broke the glass door with one of those cigarette butt things they have outside then took 13 of their high dollars cell phones.
Funny thing is they have it on video and have been able to match it up with earlier footage. Apparently these two guys had come in earlier asking which phones work with the pay as you go mins. The city police told her this is the 3rd palce robbed like this but they are only ones with video.. Hasn't been released yet but thought you'd like the heads up. This is across from the Wendys that was just hit couple weeks ago. Last night when we left there was 3 sherrif cars in the parking lot at different
areas of lot."
Delaware State Police Need Your Help Identifying This Suspect
Anyone with information on this crime is urged to contact investigators at Troop 4 at 302.856.5850 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.TIP.3333.
Question #3
Q: What is the study of chromosomes and chromosomal abnormalities referred to as?
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Would Be Robber Gets His A** Kicked By Customers
Doms Deli, 135 Prangs Lane, New Castle, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Thursday, March 5, 2009, at approximately 12:10 p.m.
Suspect(s): Gerald T. Bulat, 28, of Middleboro Road in Wilmington
Resume: Yesterday, a robbery suspect got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a New Castle area delicatessen.
At lunch time, 28-year-old Gerald T. Bulat, Jr, walked into the Dom’s Deli on Prangs Lane, in New Castle, with an article of clothing covering his face. The would-be robber was armed with a tire iron and he grabbed the tip jar from the service counter. A store employee grabbed the tip jar too and a struggle ensued. The tire iron fell to the floor which allowed two customers to grab onto Bulat and hold him until Troopers could arrive.
Troopers showed up on scene and took Bulat into custody. He was transported back to Troop 2 where he was formally charged with the following offenses: Robbery 1st (felony), Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (felony) and Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony (felony).
A computer check revealed Bulat was also wanted by Court 2. In total, bail was set at $67,094.00 secured and Butler was remanded to the Howard Young Correctional Institute.
Serious Injury Crash on Route 7 Turns Fatal
Pike Creek- Yesterday afternoon, DSP investigators arrested Mr. David Deloya, Jr., 18, of 5th Street in Wilmington, for his part in the fatal crash which occurred on Route 7 on July 15th, 2008.
Deloya responded to Troop 2 in Glasgow where he was formally charged with the following Traffic Code offenses: two counts of Operating a Vehicle Causing Death of Another Person, Failure to Drive at Appropriate Speed, Driving Without a License and Failure to Have Insurance. He was arraigned and released on a $4,075.00 unsecured bond.
Additionally, Deloya’s father, David Deloya, Sr., 43, also of 5th Street, was charged with the Traffic Code offense: Authorizing or Permitting the Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Another. He was released on a $25.00 unsecured bond. Investigators believe that the senior Deloya was allowing his son to drive his car knowing that his son was not licensed.
Deloya responded to Troop 2 in Glasgow where he was formally charged with the following Traffic Code offenses: two counts of Operating a Vehicle Causing Death of Another Person, Failure to Drive at Appropriate Speed, Driving Without a License and Failure to Have Insurance. He was arraigned and released on a $4,075.00 unsecured bond.
Additionally, Deloya’s father, David Deloya, Sr., 43, also of 5th Street, was charged with the Traffic Code offense: Authorizing or Permitting the Operation of a Motor Vehicle by Another. He was released on a $25.00 unsecured bond. Investigators believe that the senior Deloya was allowing his son to drive his car knowing that his son was not licensed.
Md. appeals court protects anonymous Web posters
from baltimoresun.com
Maryland's Court of Appeals today issued a decision protecting the identity of three anonymous Internet posters and, for the first time, offering guidelines for state courts to follow in libel cases before unmasking online commenters.
The opinion and instructions stem from a defamation lawsuit filed by Eastern Shore developer Zebulon Brodie against three unknown Internet posters and Independent Newspapers Inc., which runs an online community forum.
The posters had written critical comments about the cleanliness of a Dunkin' Donuts that Brodie owns in Centreville.
The Appeals Court concluded that Brodie was not entitled to identifying information about the posters, even though they used the forum to criticize him and his business, because he misidentified which usernames made the offending statements.
[Two Sentz Edit: What does that mean? If he identified them correctly, he would have been entitled?I don't get this.]
The five-step process the court adopted for future cases was borrowed from a New Jersey court and outlined in today's 43-page majority opinion. It seeks to help trial courts "balance First Amendment rights with the right to seek protection for defamation" by suggesting they:
• Require that plaintiffs notify anonymous parties that their identities are sought.
• Give the posters time to reply with reasons why they should remain nameless.
• Require plaintiffs identify the defamatory statements and who made them.
• Determine whether the complaint has set forth a prima facie defamation, where the words are obviously libelous, or a per quod action, meaning it requires outside evidence.
• Weigh the poster's right to free speech against the strength of the case and the necessity of identity disclosure.
A five-page concurring opinion by three of the seven judges accepts steps one through three but asks for clarification on step four as to how prima facie nature should be shown and outright rejects step five as "unnecessary and needlessly complicated."
Maryland's Court of Appeals today issued a decision protecting the identity of three anonymous Internet posters and, for the first time, offering guidelines for state courts to follow in libel cases before unmasking online commenters.
The opinion and instructions stem from a defamation lawsuit filed by Eastern Shore developer Zebulon Brodie against three unknown Internet posters and Independent Newspapers Inc., which runs an online community forum.
The posters had written critical comments about the cleanliness of a Dunkin' Donuts that Brodie owns in Centreville.
The Appeals Court concluded that Brodie was not entitled to identifying information about the posters, even though they used the forum to criticize him and his business, because he misidentified which usernames made the offending statements.
[Two Sentz Edit: What does that mean? If he identified them correctly, he would have been entitled?I don't get this.]
The five-step process the court adopted for future cases was borrowed from a New Jersey court and outlined in today's 43-page majority opinion. It seeks to help trial courts "balance First Amendment rights with the right to seek protection for defamation" by suggesting they:
• Require that plaintiffs notify anonymous parties that their identities are sought.
• Give the posters time to reply with reasons why they should remain nameless.
• Require plaintiffs identify the defamatory statements and who made them.
• Determine whether the complaint has set forth a prima facie defamation, where the words are obviously libelous, or a per quod action, meaning it requires outside evidence.
• Weigh the poster's right to free speech against the strength of the case and the necessity of identity disclosure.
A five-page concurring opinion by three of the seven judges accepts steps one through three but asks for clarification on step four as to how prima facie nature should be shown and outright rejects step five as "unnecessary and needlessly complicated."
Question #2
Q: What are pinpoint, unraised, round red spots under the skin caused by Neuroblastoma Cancer?
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HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER
Don't Forget Folks, "HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER" will Post at 9:00 AM sharp tomorrow morning.
New Security Measures?
This is an actual border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. That's a Hamas fighter in the scanner. Link.
810 E. Church Street
"Dear Mr. Albero,
I am emailing you the enclosed pictures as a last resort. The dog featured here, albeit blurry because I was in a moving car, has been the subject of numerous complaints to animal control (starting when he mauled my neighbor in summer 2007) but more recently because of his health. You can see his ribs and hips sticking out, and this morning I noticed a large sore on his right hip.
Animal Control has done absolutely nothing to help this dog. There are two more dogs at this house, which is also under investigation/fix-up order from Neighborhood Services. You can probably see the bright green sticker next to the door in one of the pictures. One dog is kept in a kennel outside, and one is in a small crate inside the house.. They are rarely fed - usually by neighbors who just throw food at them because nobody will go near them.
My hope is, if you would post these pictures, or get some better ones, then maybe something will be done. (but don't go near him, because he has a history of attacking anyone but the owner) It is not the dog's fault that he is vicious - that is the result of a lifetime of abuse & neglect - but he needs help.
Thank you for any assistance you can provide."
Editors Note: Don't you worry, I have someone on it as we speak. Here's a very recent message from Linda Lugo
"Hi Joe,
I have put a call in to City Animal Control...officer gets in this morning at 11:00 and hopefully he will call me first thing. I will get details of this situation and see what is going on...if the answers are not satisfactory then I will contact their supervisor. We are unable to go into the city limits unless asked for assistance. I agree with you 100% that something needs to be done ASAP. I will let you know what I find out. Please keep this between us for now. Thanks.
Linda
P.S.
The Kentucky dogs are doing great! They are getting shots, ears cleaned, nails clipped...
a regular day at the spa! And so far 6 have been tested for heartworms, lyme and erlichia and all are negative! I'll talk to you this afternoon."
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