FIRST LADY KATIE O’MALLEY TO JOIN BALTIMORE CITY MAYOR STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE AT BALTIMORE’S 2010 FLOWERMART FESTIVAL
ANNAPOLIS, MD – First Lady Katie O’Malley today will join Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and other elected officials and community leaders to kick off Baltimore City’s 2010 Flowermart Festival.
In its 93rd year, Flowermart was founded by the Mount Vernon Home and Garden Committee and the Municipal Art Society to celebrate spring and the local arts community around the Washington Monument in Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore. In its current form, Flowermart is one of the first street fairs of the season, featuring vendors selling flowers, seeds, potted plants, artwork, jewelry, clothing and pottery. Now in its 93rd year in Baltimore, Flowermart has also inspired similar festivals around the country. Flowermart events include: the Maypole Dance; the Hilda Mae Snoops Art Contest; the Hat and Cap Contest; the Red Hat Contest; a Pet Parade and Mascot Contest; a Dance Competition; and many musical and dance performances over the two day festival.
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Friday, May 07, 2010
“JOBS ACROSS MARYLAND TOUR”
GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO CONTINUE “JOBS ACROSS MARYLAND TOUR” WITH MINORITY BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Governor to address the state of minority business enterprise in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will continue the “Jobs Across Maryland Tour” by joining Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive James Smith, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, along with more than 300 of small business owners, advocates and officials tomorrow at “MBE University,” an initiative the Governor launched to support Maryland’s minority- and women-owned businesses and to highlight the state’s MBE program, the oldest and most aggressive in the nation.
Local business owners will attend the Baltimore-area conference where the Governor will address the state of minority business in Maryland. The event will consist of workshops and a plenary session where the Governor will address attendees at 9:00 a.m.
The “Jobs Across Maryland Tour” includes stops in every region of our State, visiting with large and small Maryland businesses, public schools and career-training programs throughout Maryland. At each stop, Governor O’Malley promotes efforts to save and create jobs, including the passage of the emergency Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit, which offers a $5,000 tax credit for every unemployed Marylander a company hires. The Governor has also discussed efforts to
Governor to address the state of minority business enterprise in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will continue the “Jobs Across Maryland Tour” by joining Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Congressman John Sarbanes, County Executive James Smith, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, along with more than 300 of small business owners, advocates and officials tomorrow at “MBE University,” an initiative the Governor launched to support Maryland’s minority- and women-owned businesses and to highlight the state’s MBE program, the oldest and most aggressive in the nation.
Local business owners will attend the Baltimore-area conference where the Governor will address the state of minority business in Maryland. The event will consist of workshops and a plenary session where the Governor will address attendees at 9:00 a.m.
The “Jobs Across Maryland Tour” includes stops in every region of our State, visiting with large and small Maryland businesses, public schools and career-training programs throughout Maryland. At each stop, Governor O’Malley promotes efforts to save and create jobs, including the passage of the emergency Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit, which offers a $5,000 tax credit for every unemployed Marylander a company hires. The Governor has also discussed efforts to
Soccer Tryouts
The Upper 90 Soccer Academy is holding open tryouts for two new travel teams that will begin play in the Fall. The tryouts will be held on May 17th and May 19th from 6:00-7:30 at the outdoor fields at Crown Sports Center. Registration will be held from 5:30-6:00.
Upper 90 Milan U9 Team for players born after August 1, 2001
Upper 90 Arsenal U10 Team for players born after August 1, 2000
Both teams will play in a minimum of three tournaments throughout the Fall and Spring season and possibly play in a local travel league.
These teams will not interfere with your local or neighborhood team that you currently play on and we encourage you to continue playing with them. We will strictly be a travel tournament based team but may play locally if it doesn't conflict with your local team.
For more information, you can visit our website at www.upper90soccer.org where you can pre-register or you can email upper90@comcast.net .
Upper 90 Milan U9 Team for players born after August 1, 2001
Upper 90 Arsenal U10 Team for players born after August 1, 2000
Both teams will play in a minimum of three tournaments throughout the Fall and Spring season and possibly play in a local travel league.
These teams will not interfere with your local or neighborhood team that you currently play on and we encourage you to continue playing with them. We will strictly be a travel tournament based team but may play locally if it doesn't conflict with your local team.
For more information, you can visit our website at www.upper90soccer.org where you can pre-register or you can email upper90@comcast.net .
Thursday, May 06, 2010
President Declares Major Disaster For Maryland
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Craig Fugate, announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for Maryland to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and snowstorms during the period of February 5-11, 2010.
Federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms and snowstorms in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Talbot, Washington, and Wicomico Counties and the Independent City of Baltimore.
In addition, assistance is available to the state and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including snow assistance, for a continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Washington, and Wicomico Counties and the Independent City of Baltimore, and for a continuous 72-hour period during or proximate to the incident period in Cecil, Howard, Kent, and Talbot Counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all counties within the state.
Regis Leo Phelan has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Phelan said that additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms and snowstorms in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Talbot, Washington, and Wicomico Counties and the Independent City of Baltimore.
In addition, assistance is available to the state and eligible local governments on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including snow assistance, for a continuous 48-hour period during or proximate to the incident period in Allegany, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Queen Anne’s, Saint Mary’s, Washington, and Wicomico Counties and the Independent City of Baltimore, and for a continuous 72-hour period during or proximate to the incident period in Cecil, Howard, Kent, and Talbot Counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all counties within the state.
Regis Leo Phelan has been named the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Phelan said that additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
Pedestrian Killed After Crash
Location: Northbound SR 1 Coastal Hwy, north of SR 24, Rehoboth Beach, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 11:40 p.m.
Persons Involved/ Vehicle Involved:
Victim - Alan Hedlund, 70, Lewes, DE (pedestrian)
Operator 1 – Anthony J. Mueller, 74, Bel Air, MD
Vehicle 1 – 1998 Ford Explorer
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian.
The crash happened last evening before midnight when Hedlund was walking in the northbound lanes in an unknown direction in the bus lane of SR 1. Mueller was traveling northbound on SR 1 in his Ford Explorer in the right lane when he began to change lanes into the northbound bus land and struck Hedlund.
Hedlund was pronounced dead at the scene.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours. Alcohol and drug involvement is pending the result of an autopsy.
Hedlund was wearing dark clothing and was not carrying a light at the time of the crash. The investigation is still on going.
Release Thursday May 6, 2010 at 1600 hours.
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 11:40 p.m.
Persons Involved/ Vehicle Involved:
Victim - Alan Hedlund, 70, Lewes, DE (pedestrian)
Operator 1 – Anthony J. Mueller, 74, Bel Air, MD
Vehicle 1 – 1998 Ford Explorer
Resume:
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian.
The crash happened last evening before midnight when Hedlund was walking in the northbound lanes in an unknown direction in the bus lane of SR 1. Mueller was traveling northbound on SR 1 in his Ford Explorer in the right lane when he began to change lanes into the northbound bus land and struck Hedlund.
Hedlund was pronounced dead at the scene.
The roadway was closed for approximately 2 hours. Alcohol and drug involvement is pending the result of an autopsy.
Hedlund was wearing dark clothing and was not carrying a light at the time of the crash. The investigation is still on going.
Release Thursday May 6, 2010 at 1600 hours.
MARYLAND'S NUMBER ONE RANKING FOR IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER RECOVERY FUNDING
GOVERNOR O'MALLEY STATEMENT ON MARYLAND'S NUMBER ONE
RANKING FOR IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER RECOVERY FUNDING
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 6, 2010) – The Congressional Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has ranked Maryland 1st out of 50 States and the District of Columbia for implementing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act clean water infrastructure funding. The ranking is based on monthly State progress reports. Governor O'Malley issued this statement:
“Maryland has tremendous water infrastructure needs, even as we increase our efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways. Together, we’ve put American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars to work quickly and efficiently to reduce pollution, protect drinking water, and create jobs across Maryland.
“Each one of these 82 projects, and each job they create, will have tangible benefits for the people of our State. These funds will implement Enhanced Nutrient Removal at the Patapsco wastewater plant in Baltimore City, a new drinking water system on Smith Island, new sewer mains in Prince George's County and emergency dam repairs in Allegany County.
“As we continue to strategically invest, delivering results for the people of Maryland, I want to thank President Obama and Maryland's Congressional delegation for working so hard to secure these critical Recovery and Reinvestment funds.”
Under President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, in June 2009 the Maryland Department of the Environment received $121.6 million for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund projects. MDE received an unprecedented $3.7 billion in requests for this funding from across the State. Funds were allocated based on readiness to proceed, as well as maximum environmental and health benefits. A list of each project's status can be found here.
For the past two years, Maryland has been ranked #1-in-the-nation for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act monitoring and reporting by Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center based in Washington, DC. Maryland’s nationally recognized Recovery website tracks every dollar received and spent in an interactive, GIS-driven map for visitors to browse.
RANKING FOR IMPLEMENTING CLEAN WATER RECOVERY FUNDING
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 6, 2010) – The Congressional Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has ranked Maryland 1st out of 50 States and the District of Columbia for implementing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act clean water infrastructure funding. The ranking is based on monthly State progress reports. Governor O'Malley issued this statement:
“Maryland has tremendous water infrastructure needs, even as we increase our efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways. Together, we’ve put American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars to work quickly and efficiently to reduce pollution, protect drinking water, and create jobs across Maryland.
“Each one of these 82 projects, and each job they create, will have tangible benefits for the people of our State. These funds will implement Enhanced Nutrient Removal at the Patapsco wastewater plant in Baltimore City, a new drinking water system on Smith Island, new sewer mains in Prince George's County and emergency dam repairs in Allegany County.
“As we continue to strategically invest, delivering results for the people of Maryland, I want to thank President Obama and Maryland's Congressional delegation for working so hard to secure these critical Recovery and Reinvestment funds.”
Under President Barack Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, in June 2009 the Maryland Department of the Environment received $121.6 million for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund projects. MDE received an unprecedented $3.7 billion in requests for this funding from across the State. Funds were allocated based on readiness to proceed, as well as maximum environmental and health benefits. A list of each project's status can be found here.
For the past two years, Maryland has been ranked #1-in-the-nation for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act monitoring and reporting by Good Jobs First, a non-profit research center based in Washington, DC. Maryland’s nationally recognized Recovery website tracks every dollar received and spent in an interactive, GIS-driven map for visitors to browse.
Kratovil Introduces SCREEN Act; Prevents Release Of Violent Federal Sex Offenders Deemed To Still Pose A Threat
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank Kratovil introduced HR 5232, The Sex Crime Re-Entry EvaluatioN (SCREEN) Act of 2010. Rep. Kratovil’s bill would require the most violent federal sex offenders to undergo a mandatory evaluation prior to their release from federal custody to determine if they are sexually dangerous and remain a threat to society, and would prevent their release if they cannot present clear and convincing evidence that they no longer pose a threat.
“Both scientific and anecdotal evidence have shown that the high rate of recidivism among sexual offenders can present a dangerous threat to our communities upon their release,” said Rep. Frank Kratovil. “My legislation will reform the system so that an offender would not be released into the community if the individual still poses a threat.”
Essentially, the SCREEN Act would authorize, in addition to fines, imprisonment and probation, a fourth category of federal punishment that consists of a sentence to a “term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation.” This punishment would be applicable in the case of certain sexual offenses, including Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offense Resulting in Death, and Sexual Exploitation of Children.
If this legislation is passed, when an individual is convicted under any of the crimes listed above then following any term of imprisonment the individual would be required to serve a term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation for life, unless a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the offender is no longer a sexually dangerous person. A mandatory hearing to make this determination would occur no earlier than 180 days before such a prisoner is scheduled to be released.
If a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant remains a sexually dangerous person, the defendant would not be released at the end if his or her sentence, and would instead be placed in suitable and secure facility for treatment until such time that a court determines they are no longer a sexually dangerous person. This “period of special confinement” could extend for the duration of the offender’s life.
“The horrific nature of these crimes demands a prison sentence that not only punishes the individual, but ensures they are not released back into society If they still pose a threat at the end of their term,” said Rep. Kratovil.
Rep. Kratovil, a former prosecutor, has made the prosecution and incarceration of sexual predators a priority his entire career. On January 13th Kratovil sent a letter to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and General Assembly leaders urging legislative action and offering his assistance to bring Maryland’s sex offender registration and notification laws into compliance with revised federal standards.
Kratovil’s letter asked the leaders to make implementation of the revised federal sex offender registry standards a top priority for the new legislative session, and offered to work closely with state leaders in the effort to meet these federal standards. He also submitted written testimony supporting this state legislation to committees of jurisdiction in both the General Assembly and Senate.
Click here to view a copy of the letter.
“Both scientific and anecdotal evidence have shown that the high rate of recidivism among sexual offenders can present a dangerous threat to our communities upon their release,” said Rep. Frank Kratovil. “My legislation will reform the system so that an offender would not be released into the community if the individual still poses a threat.”
Essentially, the SCREEN Act would authorize, in addition to fines, imprisonment and probation, a fourth category of federal punishment that consists of a sentence to a “term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation.” This punishment would be applicable in the case of certain sexual offenses, including Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offense Resulting in Death, and Sexual Exploitation of Children.
If this legislation is passed, when an individual is convicted under any of the crimes listed above then following any term of imprisonment the individual would be required to serve a term of special confinement for the prevention of sexual predation for life, unless a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the offender is no longer a sexually dangerous person. A mandatory hearing to make this determination would occur no earlier than 180 days before such a prisoner is scheduled to be released.
If a court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant remains a sexually dangerous person, the defendant would not be released at the end if his or her sentence, and would instead be placed in suitable and secure facility for treatment until such time that a court determines they are no longer a sexually dangerous person. This “period of special confinement” could extend for the duration of the offender’s life.
“The horrific nature of these crimes demands a prison sentence that not only punishes the individual, but ensures they are not released back into society If they still pose a threat at the end of their term,” said Rep. Kratovil.
Rep. Kratovil, a former prosecutor, has made the prosecution and incarceration of sexual predators a priority his entire career. On January 13th Kratovil sent a letter to Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and General Assembly leaders urging legislative action and offering his assistance to bring Maryland’s sex offender registration and notification laws into compliance with revised federal standards.
Kratovil’s letter asked the leaders to make implementation of the revised federal sex offender registry standards a top priority for the new legislative session, and offered to work closely with state leaders in the effort to meet these federal standards. He also submitted written testimony supporting this state legislation to committees of jurisdiction in both the General Assembly and Senate.
Click here to view a copy of the letter.
Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"
URGENT “BEAT THE PEAK”
3 P.M. to 6 P.M., Today, May 6th
Because of the warm weather forecasted in our region 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 3 P.M. and 6 P.M., today, we can save energy resources, avoid high cost energy and help the environment.
For more information on our “Beat the Peak” program visit www.beatthepeak.coop and be sure to signup for a free In-Home Indicator which you plug into the wall and it will alert you when a Beat the Peak event happens.
You can also follow our Beat the Peak alerts and other news by becoming a follower of Delaware Electric Coop on and/or.
If we all save a little, together we save a lot.
Major Accident On Rt. 50 West Bound UPDATE: Rt. 50 Reopened
Route 50 has been shut down from a serious accident just past Vienna. The accident is on Rt. 50 & Mill Road in Dorchester County. 2 MSP Medivac Helicopters were on the scene, one of which has already taken off towards Baltimore. The other is sitting in the middle of Rt. 50 waiting.
We'll try to keep you updated but friends tell me that they have been sitting there for 1/2 hour already and it doesn't look good.
UPDATE: Rt 50 has reopened east bound and west bound. However, some Idiot heading east bound after everything opened back up hit the rear end of a Farm Vehicle and backed traffic up once again for a mile.
You've Got Mail, But Can You Prove It?
For the past several years the Salisbury City Council debated over Debbie Campbell being able to use the telephone to conference into Work Sessions while she is on travel with business. The numerous requests were denied.
Now that Councilman Gary Comegys is ill, it seems Gary is able to conference into Work Sessions via e-mail. Now I'm not privy to his actual mental and physical condition but one does have to challenge this in several ways, with all due respect.
It would be one thing to look at your Caller ID in a teleconference call to be able to confirm it is in fact who the person claims to be. It's another to confirm their voice. However, what's to say Mike Dunn, Barrie Tilghman or even Debbie Comegys isn't sending in those e-mail messages for Gary Comegys while these Work Sessions are being conducted.
Now I don't mean to be critical here but fair is fair. If Debbie Campbell was not allowed to use the telephone, Gary Comegys should not be able to use e-mail.
The Salisbury City Council is making multi million dollar decisions and I for one want confirmation that, one, my Councilman is in the proper frame of mind to do his job and two, I want to make darned sure it's him who is at the other end of these multi million dollar decisions.
Don't come back with comments about how sick Gary is and feel sorry for him. I am concerned for his health but as a businessman, business is business and Gary would feel the very same way if he was not in the condition he is in. Since no one else will bring this topic up, I'll take the punches for now but I want these e-mail conferences stopped immediately.
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY
ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 6, 2010) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following Statement upon learning of yesterday’s action by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to review regulations and develop new strategies to protect menhaden:
“Menhaden is a vital species that provides food for striped bass and other fish and filters pollutants from the Chesapeake Bay. I applaud the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission unanimous action in recognizing the troubling signs of the population’s decline and calling for the development of new management strategies to protect this important fish. Here in Maryland it is our hope that the next step will be a significant reduction in coast-wide harvest.
“I want to congratulate the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Staff, who led this coastal effort to protect menhaden and who continue to deliver exceptional results through innovative strategies to protect our aquatic resources. I also want to recognize the hard work of our recreational fishermen and environmental organization in working with us to achieve this breakthrough.
“Today we celebrate the highest blue crab population since 1997 and a bold new plan to restore our native oyster and develop an aquaculture industry in Maryland. Protection of menhaden will ultimately add to these successes and bring us closer to our ultimate goal: a restored Chesapeake Bay and healthy, self-sustaining populations of fish for today and tomorrow.”
“Menhaden is a vital species that provides food for striped bass and other fish and filters pollutants from the Chesapeake Bay. I applaud the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission unanimous action in recognizing the troubling signs of the population’s decline and calling for the development of new management strategies to protect this important fish. Here in Maryland it is our hope that the next step will be a significant reduction in coast-wide harvest.
“I want to congratulate the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Staff, who led this coastal effort to protect menhaden and who continue to deliver exceptional results through innovative strategies to protect our aquatic resources. I also want to recognize the hard work of our recreational fishermen and environmental organization in working with us to achieve this breakthrough.
“Today we celebrate the highest blue crab population since 1997 and a bold new plan to restore our native oyster and develop an aquaculture industry in Maryland. Protection of menhaden will ultimately add to these successes and bring us closer to our ultimate goal: a restored Chesapeake Bay and healthy, self-sustaining populations of fish for today and tomorrow.”
Middle School Student Shot With Toy Gun
A student is facing an assault charge after shooting a classmate with a toy gun at Briggs Chaney Middle School in Silver Spring, school officials said.
The incident happened around 9 a.m. at the campus on Rainbow Drive.
Initial reports said the weapon was a BB gun. However, officials now say it was a gun that shoots plastic pellets.
GO HERE to read more.
The incident happened around 9 a.m. at the campus on Rainbow Drive.
Initial reports said the weapon was a BB gun. However, officials now say it was a gun that shoots plastic pellets.
GO HERE to read more.
Emirates Jet Stopped At JFK Before Takeoff
Name of passenger might match name on U.S. 'no fly' list
BREAKING NEWS
NEW YORK - Officials stopped an Emirates airline plane on a taxiway Thursday at New York's JFK airport in order to determine whether a passenger aboard is on the U.S. "no fly" list.
A senior government official told NBC News that Emirates Flight 204 was destined for Dubai.
The pilots had requested permission to taxi for takeoff when Customs and Border Protection blocked the plane from taxiing.
GO HERE to read more.
BREAKING NEWS
NEW YORK - Officials stopped an Emirates airline plane on a taxiway Thursday at New York's JFK airport in order to determine whether a passenger aboard is on the U.S. "no fly" list.
A senior government official told NBC News that Emirates Flight 204 was destined for Dubai.
The pilots had requested permission to taxi for takeoff when Customs and Border Protection blocked the plane from taxiing.
GO HERE to read more.
Robbery At M&T Bank In Salisbury
Buddy Lloyd & Sons on Eastern Shore Dr. is in lock down and we received numerous messages that the M&T Bank in the Giant Shopping Center was allegedly robbed.
On the scene, they're roping off the area around M&T Bank and have a Jeep with three white males stopped and being questioned. We're told one of them has been taken away by police.
Just confirmed, it was a Robbery.
The three white males have all been taken away in three separate Sheriff's Cars. The Sheriff's K-9 Dogs are sniffing out the Jeep as we speak.
WHY IS MAYOR IRETON PROMOTING A LOCAL ATTORNEY?
In his interview with editors and others at the Daily Times, -- now notorious because of his use of marginally foul language and most unflattering (even if true) remark about Barrie Tilghman – Mr. Ireton mentioned by name the attorney to get if you have a problem with the City. Speaking in regard to a zoning code matter, he said “and T. J. Maloney can take it and, lo and behold, you have your nonconforming use back.”
With that emphatic endorsement of his services, Mr. Maloney will no doubt enjoy a continually expanding clientele of property owners and others beset by City officials directed by the mayor. Maloney should show his gratitude for this free advertisement by donating at least half of his fees – surely an ill-gotten gain in Mr. Ireton’s view – to the City of Salisbury.
The promo occurred about 13 minutes into the hour long interview, which is available on the Daily Times’ website under “videos”. Listeners may detect a note of angst in Mr. Ireton’s remark, apparently because Maloney has stopped some of the mayor’s schemes and designs. If the City can’t beat him then maybe it should hire him to be the new “in-house” legal counsel that Ireton wants to have at his constant beck and call.
Today's Survey Question
A) Who's The Sexiest Man On The Eastern Shore?B) Who's The Sexiest Woman On The Eastern Shore?
Students Wearing American Flag Shirts Sent Home
On any other day at Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, California, Daniel Galli and his four friends would not even be noticed for wearing t-shirts with the American flag. But Cinco de Mayo is not any typical day especially on a campus with a large Mexican American student population.
Galli says he and his friends were sitting at a table during brunch break when the Vice Principal asked two of the boys to remove American flag bandannas that they wearing on their heads and for the others to turn their American flag t-shirts inside-out. When they refused, the boys were ordered to go to the principal's office.
"They said we could wear it on any other day, but today is sensitive to Mexican Americans because it's supposed to be their holiday so we were not allowed to wear it today," Daniel Galli said.
The boys said the administrators called their t-shirts "incendiary" that would lead to fights on campus.
"They said if we tried to go back to class with our shirts not taken off, they said it was defiance and we would get suspended," Dominic Maciel, Galli's friend, said.
The boys with really no choice went home to avoid suspension. They say they're angry they were not allowed to express their American pride. Their parents are just as upset calling what happened to their children: total nonsense.
"I think it's absolutely ridiculous," Julie Fagerstrom, Maciel's mom, said. "All they were doing was displaying their patriotic nature. They're expressing their individuality."
But to many Mexican American students at Live Oak, this was a big deal. They say they were offended by the five boys and others for wearing American colors on a Mexican holiday.
Galli says he and his friends were sitting at a table during brunch break when the Vice Principal asked two of the boys to remove American flag bandannas that they wearing on their heads and for the others to turn their American flag t-shirts inside-out. When they refused, the boys were ordered to go to the principal's office.
"They said we could wear it on any other day, but today is sensitive to Mexican Americans because it's supposed to be their holiday so we were not allowed to wear it today," Daniel Galli said.
The boys said the administrators called their t-shirts "incendiary" that would lead to fights on campus.
"They said if we tried to go back to class with our shirts not taken off, they said it was defiance and we would get suspended," Dominic Maciel, Galli's friend, said.
The boys with really no choice went home to avoid suspension. They say they're angry they were not allowed to express their American pride. Their parents are just as upset calling what happened to their children: total nonsense.
"I think it's absolutely ridiculous," Julie Fagerstrom, Maciel's mom, said. "All they were doing was displaying their patriotic nature. They're expressing their individuality."
But to many Mexican American students at Live Oak, this was a big deal. They say they were offended by the five boys and others for wearing American colors on a Mexican holiday.
They're Back
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This morning we enjoyed a pleasant surprise when we saw the first of many Hummingbirds return to the Albero Ranch. Remember Folks, when you put out your feeders, do NOT put the red dye in the water. Just sugar water will do. The red dye doesn't agree with their stomach.
Better Marriage Blanket Protects Your Partner From Noxious Farts
If you are emitting such noxious gas that you require a carbon filter blanket in order to prevent divorce, you may have some kind of underlying medical condition that you should get checked out. But if you don't have health insurance, maybe you should try the Better Marriage Blanket instead.
Youth Soccer Coach Charged With Sodomy
An Arlington soccer coach has been arrested and charged with forcible sodomy, and police are concerned there may be more victims.
GO HERE to read more.
GO HERE to read more.
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