OK Firefighters, this one is for you. While Gary Comegys was within his own safety net of people he felt he could say just about anything he wanted. You see, years ago there was no Salisbury News and unless you attended all of these boring meetings, you wouldn't recall now what was being said behind your back. In fact, what we deliver with these audio clips is something even the Daily Times hasn't experimented with.
Not that they'd ever do you the favor of letting you know things like this, they simply do not provide such a service. Nevertheless, clearly Gordo and Comegys are very upset because of, what they refer to as your Rolls Royce work schedules and because Comegys sees that,(should you choose to do so) you could actually take on a second job, (like most Americans have been forced to do in this economy) and they're NOT going to stand for it.
So without further adieu, click on this audio link and save it so you can play it over and over again for all your fellow Brothers to hear LOUD AND CLEAR! Once again, a Salisbury News Exclusive.
Rolls Royce Fire Service Shifts
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Key House Panel Approves Health Bill
Full House vote expected in September on Obama's top domestic priority
WASHINGTON - In a triumph for President Barack Obama, Democrats narrowly pushed sweeping health care legislation through a key congressional committee Friday night and cleared the way for a September showdown in the House.
The 31-28 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, largely along party lines, was weeks later than either the White House or Democratic leaders had hoped.
As part of a last-minute series of changes, the committee agreed to cap increases in the cost of insurance sold under the bill, and also to give the federal government authority to negotiate directly with drug companies for lower prices under Medicare.
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WASHINGTON - In a triumph for President Barack Obama, Democrats narrowly pushed sweeping health care legislation through a key congressional committee Friday night and cleared the way for a September showdown in the House.
The 31-28 vote in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, largely along party lines, was weeks later than either the White House or Democratic leaders had hoped.
As part of a last-minute series of changes, the committee agreed to cap increases in the cost of insurance sold under the bill, and also to give the federal government authority to negotiate directly with drug companies for lower prices under Medicare.
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More Troops Sought In Afghan War?
General may ask for more troops in Afghan war
Report to urge 'cultural shift' in how U.S. and foreign soldiers operate
WASHINGTON - The U.S. general put in charge of turning around the war in Afghanistan is likely to recommend significant changes in the campaign and may include a request for more U.S. forces that the White House is expected to resist.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal's long-awaited reassessment of the war against Taliban insurgents aims for a transformation of the shaky relationship between U.S. forces and Afghan civilians as troops press a counterinsurgency strategy of clearing and holding populated areas, said officials apprised of the report's contents.
The biggest change urged in McChrystal's report is a "cultural shift" in how U.S. and foreign troops operate — ranging from how they live and travel among the Afghan population to where and how they fight, a senior military official in Kabul said Friday.
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Report to urge 'cultural shift' in how U.S. and foreign soldiers operate
WASHINGTON - The U.S. general put in charge of turning around the war in Afghanistan is likely to recommend significant changes in the campaign and may include a request for more U.S. forces that the White House is expected to resist.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal's long-awaited reassessment of the war against Taliban insurgents aims for a transformation of the shaky relationship between U.S. forces and Afghan civilians as troops press a counterinsurgency strategy of clearing and holding populated areas, said officials apprised of the report's contents.
The biggest change urged in McChrystal's report is a "cultural shift" in how U.S. and foreign troops operate — ranging from how they live and travel among the Afghan population to where and how they fight, a senior military official in Kabul said Friday.
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Former Philippines President Aquino Dies
She led 'people power' revolt that topped Marcos dictatorship
MANILA, Philippines - Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a "people power" revolt and then sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died on Saturday, her son said. She was 76.
The uprising she led in 1986 ended the repressive 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos and inspired nonviolent protests across the globe, including those that ended Communist rule in eastern Europe.
But she struggled in office to meet high public expectations. Her land redistribution program fell short of ending economic domination by the landed elite, including her own family. Her leadership, especially in social and economic reform, was often indecisive, leaving many of her closest allies disillusioned by the end of her term.
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House Votes To Restrict Wall Street Pay
Legislation gives shareholders nonbinding vote on compensation packages
WASHINGTON - The House voted Friday to slap restrictions on how Wall Street executives are paid after nine banks that took government bailout money rewarded thousands of their employees with bonuses topping $1 million each.
Bowing to populist anger and defying President Barack Obama’s suggestion that government rely on incentives instead of intervention to curb excessive salaries and bonuses, the House passed the bill on a 237-185 vote.
“This is not the government taking over the corporate sector. . . . It is a statement by the American people that it is time for us to straighten up the ship,” said Rep. Melvin Watt, D-N.C.
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Buyer Shares Personal 'Cash For Clunkers' Experience
It seems timing really is everything. If I had waited just one more day to join the thousands filing into car dealers across the country looking to cash in on the government's latest attempt to reboot the economy, the Cash for Clunkers program, I might not have scored my rebate.
"There are quite a few people who are qualifying for this program," said Steve Hansen, a car salesman in Watertown, NY where I went to trade in my own clunker on Thursday, at the time not realizing that the program was doomed. So many, in fact, that the government is considering a suspension of the program at midnight Friday to deal with the backlog. As of late Wednesday, nearly 23,000 cars had been purchased through the program, taking a $96 million dollar bite out of the allotted $1 billion in less than a week.
The rapidly disappearing "Clunker" funds have caught the attention of some in Congress. On Wednesday, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., wrote a letter to House leaders requesting additional funding for the program. "The federal government must come up with more money, immediately, to keep this program going," she said on Thursday.
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"There are quite a few people who are qualifying for this program," said Steve Hansen, a car salesman in Watertown, NY where I went to trade in my own clunker on Thursday, at the time not realizing that the program was doomed. So many, in fact, that the government is considering a suspension of the program at midnight Friday to deal with the backlog. As of late Wednesday, nearly 23,000 cars had been purchased through the program, taking a $96 million dollar bite out of the allotted $1 billion in less than a week.
The rapidly disappearing "Clunker" funds have caught the attention of some in Congress. On Wednesday, Rep. Candice Miller, R-Mich., wrote a letter to House leaders requesting additional funding for the program. "The federal government must come up with more money, immediately, to keep this program going," she said on Thursday.
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Deadliest Month For Forces In Afghanistan
KABUL (July 31) -- A Taliban ambush on a NATO convoy in western Afghanistan left nine insurgents and a policeman dead, a police official said Friday. A U.S. service member died in the south of the country, the U.S. military said.
The clash in western Herat province, a relatively calm area, highlighted the volatile situation in much of Afghanistan ahead of the Aug. 20 presidential elections.
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The clash in western Herat province, a relatively calm area, highlighted the volatile situation in much of Afghanistan ahead of the Aug. 20 presidential elections.
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Subject Challenges Trooper To Come Find Her
Location: State of Delaware, New Castle County
Date of Occurrence: July 27th, 2009
Suspect(s): Verona E. Norton, 27, who was last known to live on West Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: On July 3rd, 2009, a Troop 9 patrol officer stopped Verona Norton for speeding on Route 1 at Route 299. During the traffic stop, she was cited for Unreasonable Speed and No Valid License. The hitch was that at the time of the stop, Norton provided the Trooper with a false name. Because she did not have a license with her at the time of the stop, the Trooper obtained a set of finger prints from her.
Two weeks later, when Ms. Verona did not show up for court on the speeding ticket, the investigating Trooper had an analysis conducted on the finger prints he obtained on the 3rd. This check revealed Norton’s true identity.
A computer check revealed Norton was wanted on five active capiases and two arrest warrants- one from the Smyrna Police Department and one from the Wilmington Police Department.
The Trooper completed another arrest warrant for Norton charging her with Forgery and Criminal Impersonation. He then called her, using his own cell phone, and asked her to turn herself in. She advised she would do no such thing.
Although officers often have subjects who refuse to turn themselves in, what happened next surprised the Trooper. He received a text message from Norton (remember she had his number because he called her from his own phone previousely). The message read- "When Im ready I will call u so u can get that bonus u deserve cause lookin 4 me u gonna work hard."
Authorities are asking anyone who knows the location of Ms. Norton to call Troop 9 at 302-378-5749 ext. 627 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
House Adds $2 Billion For ‘Cash For Clunkers’
Lawmakers pass $2 billion bill to keep program alive; will go to Senate
WASHINGTON - The House voted overwhelmingly Friday to rush $2 billion into the popular but financially strapped "cash for clunkers" car purchase program, heeding calls from consumers eager to keep taking advantage of thousands of dollars in trade-in incentives.
House members approved the measure 316-109 within hours of learning from Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the program was running out of money.
President Barack Obama said he was encouraged by the House action to keep alive a program that had "succeeded well beyond our expectations." Senate action is likely next week, ensuring the program won' be affected by the sudden shortage of cash.
GO HERE to read more from MSNBC.
Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"
URGENT “BEAT THE PEAK”
2 P.M. to 5 P.M., Today, July 31
Because of the warm weather over our region, between the hours of 2 P.M. and 5 P.M., today, we are asking you to delay the usage of all unnecessary lights and appliances during these hours as well as turning your thermostat up 3 degrees.
While the largest consumers of electricity in the home during these hours and during this time of year are cooling costs and lighting, other large consumers of electricity include major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, water heaters and stoves.
By delaying the use of unnecessary lighting and appliances as well as turning your thermostat up 3 degrees between 2 P.M. and 5 P.M., today, we can save energy resources, avoid high cost energy and help the environment.
We thank you for your help. Together we can “Beat the Peak”
WBI PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT: Daytime Residential Burglaries - UPDATE
DATE: July 31, 2009
LOCATION: Wicomico County
NARRATIVE: Deputy Pecoraro and Detectives from WBI have developed information leading to three arrests in connection with residential daytime burglaries that have been occurring in the Wicomico County and surrounding areas. The following individuals have been charged with numerous crimes as listed below.
Anyone with information is asked to contact WBI at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776 or the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891.
ACCUSED*:
Brandon Fletcher B/M 22 years old
Lamar Trotter B/M 22 years old
Kevin Lemore Jr B/M 20 years old
Burglary – First Degree
Burglary – Fourth Degree
Malicious Destruction of Property
Theft
Conspiracy to commit Burglary
Handgun Charges
Held at WCDC
CHARGES:
Burglary – First Degree
Burglary – Fourth Degree
Malicious Destruction of Property
Theft
Drug Charges
Charges related to Conspiracy
DISPOSITION: Held WCDC
Could Congress Be Better Car Salesmen Than Car Salesmen?
Think about this for a minute. According to the numbers produced earlier today, Congress had to know this program was going to fall nothing short of a LEADER.
Are they waiting for millions of Americans to come forward and complain that they missed out? The next thing you know, hundreds of thousands, (if not millions) of people will be raising the roof at Dealerships wanting their fair share of the package and Congress will come back with more money and say, see, we took care of you.
IMHO, this was a smart Used Car Salesman move on behalf of Congress and like suckers millions of Americans will be lining up at Dealerships trading in vehicles they (Auto Manufacturers) claim should LAST.
While I'm confident many Americans really could take advantage of this deal, many hundreds of thousands of people will go for it just because it seems to be a great deal from GM, (Government Motors).
In the end, why hasn't Congress simply come down on the Auto Makers forcing them to get rid of the larger vehicles that suck the life out of gas and their owners instead. Why do oil prices continue to drop, yet the price at the pumps seem to be overinflated? The big question many of you ask me is, why do gas prices go up so fast but when they come down it never reflects it at the pumps just as fast.
Because Congress allows it, that's why. They claim all these Industries are REGULATED. Pork, special interests, you name it, we're getting screwed on every single project our Government and Congress, (particularly) gets their hands on. Just how much more screwing can Americans take. Remember the Dot Com fallout? How about Y2K!!!!! Yeah, regulated! Hundreds of thousands of brand new companies, (Dot Com) folded. How many people were arrested for stealing from good, honest, taxpaying Americans! On January 1, 2000, how many computers went down, NONE! Yeah, regulated!
Get in line at your local Car Dealership and bend over some more people. Just bring some KY Jelly with you. Sadly it will be every hard working taxpayer that will fork up the billion plus dollars, (your money and mine) for every vehicle processed in their Clunker Package! Oh, that's right, Obama is going to make things all better, WITH OUR MONEY!
CHANGE is all we're going to have left. Keep printing that money Obama & Congress. In 5 years from now we'll be speaking Chinese.
Are they waiting for millions of Americans to come forward and complain that they missed out? The next thing you know, hundreds of thousands, (if not millions) of people will be raising the roof at Dealerships wanting their fair share of the package and Congress will come back with more money and say, see, we took care of you.
IMHO, this was a smart Used Car Salesman move on behalf of Congress and like suckers millions of Americans will be lining up at Dealerships trading in vehicles they (Auto Manufacturers) claim should LAST.
While I'm confident many Americans really could take advantage of this deal, many hundreds of thousands of people will go for it just because it seems to be a great deal from GM, (Government Motors).
In the end, why hasn't Congress simply come down on the Auto Makers forcing them to get rid of the larger vehicles that suck the life out of gas and their owners instead. Why do oil prices continue to drop, yet the price at the pumps seem to be overinflated? The big question many of you ask me is, why do gas prices go up so fast but when they come down it never reflects it at the pumps just as fast.
Because Congress allows it, that's why. They claim all these Industries are REGULATED. Pork, special interests, you name it, we're getting screwed on every single project our Government and Congress, (particularly) gets their hands on. Just how much more screwing can Americans take. Remember the Dot Com fallout? How about Y2K!!!!! Yeah, regulated! Hundreds of thousands of brand new companies, (Dot Com) folded. How many people were arrested for stealing from good, honest, taxpaying Americans! On January 1, 2000, how many computers went down, NONE! Yeah, regulated!
Get in line at your local Car Dealership and bend over some more people. Just bring some KY Jelly with you. Sadly it will be every hard working taxpayer that will fork up the billion plus dollars, (your money and mine) for every vehicle processed in their Clunker Package! Oh, that's right, Obama is going to make things all better, WITH OUR MONEY!
CHANGE is all we're going to have left. Keep printing that money Obama & Congress. In 5 years from now we'll be speaking Chinese.
America’s Over-The-Top Hot Dogs
From New York to L.A., where to bite into the fanciest franks
For years, hot dogs have been eclipsed by their rounder rival, the hamburger. The latter upped the culinary ante when chefs started taking liberties with ingredients, giving this staple of diner and fast-food fare a makeover worthy of an aging pop star.
Plain beef was replaced with Kobe, wagyu, foie gras and, in one case, adorned with gold leaf. But at one eatery, diners don't have to make a choice between hot dog and hamburger because mini Angus sliders are one of the hot dog toppings. This frank's name? The Grease Truck.
So consider the lowly wiener in all its finery. It is being spotted on the menus of multi-starred restaurants, and it’s been a long time coming.
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Yard Sales 7/31/9
Good Friday folks. I'm a little late posting today, but actually it was well worth it since I had a few late entries.
CLICK HERE for this weekend's Yard Sales..
Remember, if you have a Yard Sale to post, IT'S FREE. Just drop an email to me, SunnyInOC, at atlanticjw@aol.com. Please type "Yard Sale" in the subject of your email. Please have all requests in by 3pm on Thursday.
Have a great weekend.
CLICK HERE for this weekend's Yard Sales..
Remember, if you have a Yard Sale to post, IT'S FREE. Just drop an email to me, SunnyInOC, at atlanticjw@aol.com. Please type "Yard Sale" in the subject of your email. Please have all requests in by 3pm on Thursday.
Have a great weekend.
After 16 Days, Shuttle Returns Home
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Teacher Pensions Back On The Budget Hot Seat
State legislators, county leaders and education advocates in Maryland are once again on a collision course over how to pay for the growing cost of teacher pensions during a prolonged period of slumping revenues.
The infusion of federal stimulus money enabled Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) to maintain the current structure of the retirement plan through fiscal 2010, but there are questions over who will foot the bill in the long term.
It's an issue that other states grappling with budget deficits also are confronting, even as local officials maintain that changing the current system simply would shift the burden to local governments and force them to increase property taxes.
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The infusion of federal stimulus money enabled Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) to maintain the current structure of the retirement plan through fiscal 2010, but there are questions over who will foot the bill in the long term.
It's an issue that other states grappling with budget deficits also are confronting, even as local officials maintain that changing the current system simply would shift the burden to local governments and force them to increase property taxes.
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Students Can Save 10% At Rommel’s ACE Salisbury
FRUITLAND, MD (July 20, 2009) – Just in time for back to school shopping, Rommel’s ACE Salisbury introduces the Student Discount Program for all of your needs in the home, apartment or dorm room. Students can save 10% on non-sale items with their Salisbury University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore or Wor-Wic student ID on purchases made at the Salisbury Hardware store and America's Mattress, next to Salisbury ACE.
Students can shop for fans, toaster ovens, hot plates and burners, irons, can openers, blenders, mops, cleaning supplies, extension cords, keys, locks, deadbolts, anchors and picture hanging supplies, storage and cabinets, window coverings, paint, beds, futons, mattresses and much more to meet all their nesting needs.
Visit Rommel's ACE Salisbury at 121 W. College Ave Salisbury, MD 21804
Information: 410.742.2127
Students can shop for fans, toaster ovens, hot plates and burners, irons, can openers, blenders, mops, cleaning supplies, extension cords, keys, locks, deadbolts, anchors and picture hanging supplies, storage and cabinets, window coverings, paint, beds, futons, mattresses and much more to meet all their nesting needs.
Visit Rommel's ACE Salisbury at 121 W. College Ave Salisbury, MD 21804
Information: 410.742.2127
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