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Helen Thomas Retires After Israel Remark Flap

WASHINGTON — Longtime Washington journalist Helen Thomas abruptly retired Monday as a columnist for Hearst News Service following remarks she made about Israel that were denounced by the White House and her press corps colleagues.

The 89-year-old Thomas, dean of the White House press corps, has long been a fixture in Washington and has been lauded as a pioneering journalist who has covered presidents since 1960.

Known for her confrontational questioning, Thomas apologized for comments that were captured on video and have spread widely on the Internet. On the May 27 video, Thomas says Israelis should "get the hell out of Palestine," suggesting they go to Germany, Poland or the U.S.
Hearst announced her retirement, effective immediately, shortly after White House press secretary Robert Gibbs called her remarks "offensive and reprehensible."

The White House Correspondents Association also issued a rare statement, calling her comments "indefensible."

"Many in our profession who have known Helen for years were saddened by the comments, which were especially unfortunate in light of her role as a trail blazer on the White House beat," said the statement, signed by journalists who are officers of the association.

Thomas had been scheduled to speak at the June 14 graduation of Walt Whitman High School in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Md., but Principal Alan Goodwin wrote in a Sunday e-mail to students and parents that she was being replaced.

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From Israel Today

New footage from the security cameras aboard the Miva Marmara aid ship shows passengers arming themselves prior to the arrival of Israeli troops. (IDF) Source

BREAKING NEWS

The Wicomico County Council just agreed, (by a majority) to reduce the County Executive's Office Budget by $60,000.00. It seemed pretty clear the reduction was to remove the PIO position, (Jim Fineran) but Rick Pollitt can do whatever he so chooses with the $60,000.00 reduction.

The Council Members that approved it was Gail Bartgovich, Stevie Prettyman, Joe Holloway and John Cannon.

STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ON ADDITION OF 200 JOBS AT MIDDLE RIVER AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 7, 2010) – Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today following the announcement by Middle River Aircraft Systems, a local manufacturing company, will add 200 jobs in the next year to its East Baltimore County facility:

“When I visited Middle River Aircraft Systems a few weeks ago, I saw a Maryland company at the forefront of design and manufacturing eager to expand and grow its employment base. Today, MRAS announced the addition of 200 jobs in the next year, demonstrating further that Maryland has positioned itself to come through this national recession stronger and more quickly than other states.

“After more than 80 years in the Baltimore area, MRAS is a local institution that employs hundreds of Marylanders. I want to welcome them to the growing list of Maryland companies taking advantage of the Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit we passed this legislative session to create jobs, fuel innovation, and drive economic progress throughout our State.”

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Youth Fishing Derby Winners

Results of the Youth Fishing Derby

BIGGEST FISH – Billy Baker - 14” Large Mouth Bass

MOST FISH CAUGHT BY A BOY – Alex Sterling - 24 Fish

MOST FISH CAUGHT BY A GIRL – Kelsey Jones – 10 Fish

YOUNGEST FISHERMAN – Jayden Jarred – 2 yrs old

MOST UNUSUAL CATCH - Gavin Rowe – White Perch

MOST OUTSTANDING FISHERMAN - Sarah Deason (Caught 40 fish in 2 hours)

BOE Just Posted This As Well

June 7
Field Day
Westside Intermediate School
410-677-5118

So much for transparency.

Maryland State Police Torch Run For Special Olympics

Monday, June 7
Maryland State Police Torch Run for Special Olympics
Pinehurst Elementary School

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Maryland Special Olympics, and the 25th anniversary of the Maryland State Police Torch Run, Pinehurst Elementary and current and former Special Olympic athletes will gather outside the school to join in a Special Olympics parade. The Torch Run will begin at Salisbury University and go by Pinehurst School on the way to Sharptown. Once the Torch Run passes, about 1 p.m., there will be a parade of current and former Special Olympic athletes and coaches, including athletes from the recently concluded inaugural bocce season. Music teacher Buck Burton will have his pep band there to play. Mike Bovino, Special Olympics consultant; Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen; Director of Special Education Bonnie Walston, and others are invited guests for this event.

Editors Note: Sorry about the timing Folks. The Board of Education, (Tracy Saylor) didn't post this earlier than 12:00 PM today. Nice work Tracy, AGAIN! I'll add, they hadn't posted ANYTHING on the BOE Site since the May 28th. Not on their Home Page anyway.

AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WICOMICO COUNTY

AGENDA BOARD OF EDUCATION OF WICOMICO COUNTY
June 8, 2010

Times are intended for guidance only; unless changed by the Board, the order in which items appear will be followed.
12:30PM 1.0 Call to Order
12:31PM 2.0 Consider Meeting in Closed Session for the reasons listed below, pursuant to Section 10-508 of the Maryland Annotated Code:
Closed Meeting (#20)
2.1 To approve minutes of previous closed meetings
May 11, 2010
May 20, 2010
2.2 To discuss personnel matters - Section 10-508 (a)(1)(ii)
Administrative Appointments/Transfers
2.3 To consult with attorney – Section 10-508 (a)(7)
2.4 To perform administrative functions
1:30 PM 3.0 Reconvene in Open Session
3.1 Pledge of Allegiance
3.2 Approval of the Agenda (A)
3.3 Special Recognition – Tribute to Mark S. Thompson Mrs. Wright
3.4 Special Recognition – Presentation to Wicomico
High School by Wicomico County Chapter NAACP Mrs. Ashanti
3.5 Presentation – Title I Parental Involvement Program Mrs. Sheller
3.6 Introduction of Monthly Student Representative at Board Table
3.7 Reports from Student Representatives:
Gordon Custer – James M. Bennett High School
Caroline Franks – Mardela High School
Rachel McCain – Parkside High School
Caroline Hutchison – Wicomico High School
3.8 Public Comments
3.9 Superintendent’s Report:
Summary of WCPS Competitive Proposals – Mrs. Deana Morris
2: 30PM 4.0 Approval of Minutes (A):
May 11, 2010 Regular Meeting
May 18, 2010 Work Session
May 20, 2010 Special Meeting
5.0 Consent Items (A)
Note: All consent agenda items may be adopted by a majority vote of the Board on a properly seconded motion. Board members may request that any item included in this section be moved to the action/discussion/information section during adoption of the agenda. If staff members or additional information will be required, the Superintendent should be notified prior to the meeting time.
5.1.1 Personnel Matters
2:45 PM 6.0 Action/Discussion/Information Items (A/D/I)
6.1.1 Requests for Students’ Traveling Assistance Mr. Thompson
For JMB FBLA National Competition (A)
6.1.2 Administrative Appointments (A) Dr. Fredericksen
6.1.3 Administrative Transfers (I) Dr. Fredericksen
6.1.4 FY2011 Education Facilities Master Plan (A) Mrs. Ashby
6.2.1 Bid – Office Paper (A) Mr. Miller
6.2.2 Bid – Milk (A) Mr. Miller
6.2.3 Bid – Delmar Elementary School – HVAC Unit Mr. Miller
Replacement (A)
6.2.4 Bid – Mardela Middle/High School – HVAC Unit Mr. Miller
Replacement (A)
6.2.5 Bid - Pittsville Elementary and Middle School – Mr. Miller
HVAC Unit Replacement (A)
6.2.6 Bid - Pittsville Elementary and Middle School – Gym Mr. Miller
Roof Replacement (A)
6.2.7 Bid - Wicomico Middle School – Partial Roof Mr. Miller
Replacement (A)
6.2.8 Bid – Contract 60072-101 for Copier (A) Mr. Miller
6.2.9 Bid – Contract 05535-111 – GPS Vehicle Tracking Mr. Miller
System for Buses and Vehicles
6.3.1 Budget Transfers for June (A) Mr. Ford
6.3.2 401(a) Math Plan Trustees (A) Mr. Ford
6.3.3 Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (A) Mr. Vincent
6.3.4 Retirement Plan & GASB#45 Trustee (A) Mr. Vincent
7.0 Board Members’ Reports (I)
Classified Personnel Matters
4:00 PM 8.0 Adjournment

EHRLICH ANNOUNCES PLAN TO AID AILING SMALL BUSINESSES

Initiative aims to change government’s mindset, improve unemployment insurance, and lower Maryland’s tax burden

POTOMAC, MD -- As part of his vision to make Maryland the job creation capital of the United States, Bob Ehrlich today unveiled the “Entrepreneur Agenda,” a plan to help small businesses by lowering their tax burden, improving unemployment insurance, and eliminating a culture of discouragement in state government that holds back Maryland’s entrepreneurs. Ehrlich made the announcement at Potomac Pizza, a small business in Montgomery County.

“Job creation is not an election year talking point. It is a governing philosophy, one that has been nonexistent in Annapolis for four years,” said Ehrlich. “With Maryland unemployment doubling since 2006 and nearly 3,000 small businesses shutting their doors last year, a fundamental shift in leadership is needed in state government to revitalize Maryland’s economy. As governor, I will start treating small business owners as a source of new jobs – not a source of new tax revenue.”

Bob Ehrlich’s “Entrepreneur Agenda” aims to address the failures in government most often cited by hundreds of entrepreneurs in small business roundtables he has hosted. His proposal includes but is not limited to:

· Changing the mindset: Appointing senior leaders in government who share Bob Ehrlich’s commitment to encouraging economic growth and proposing a “Small Business Bill of Rights” that ensures Maryland’s regulatory agencies are fair, timely and predictable in their disposition of small business matters;

· Improving unemployment insurance: Cutting the review period for unemployment insurance appeals and ordering an audit to identify vulnerabilities to fraud and abuse, and;

· Lowering the tax burden: Repealing the 20% sales tax increase enacted by Governor Martin O’Malley in 2007 and establishing a bipartisan task force to recommend ways to make Maryland’s corporate income tax more competitive with neighboring states.

Ehrlich’s plan is the product of more than three dozen roundtable discussions and visits with more than 100 entrepreneurs in Maryland over the past eight weeks. Small businesses represent 98% of all employers in Maryland, employ 1.2 million Marylanders, and boast a combined payroll of nearly $50 billion. In formulating this small business initiative, Ehrlich talked with employees and managers in businesses ranging from ice cream shops to classic car detailers; from farmers and watermen to plastics formulators and embroidery designers. Meetings were held in Cumberland, Columbia, Cockeysville and Leonardtown; in Whitehall, Hampstead, Bowie and Rockville, and other Maryland cities.

Online HomeEnergyCalculator™ Helps DEC Consumers Manage Energy Costs

Greenwood, DE--Consumers looking to lower their home energy costs can now go to Delaware Electric Cooperative's Web site for some fast -- and fun -- help. With just a few mouse clicks, DEC's new HomeEnergyCalculator™will analyze the home's current energy use and allow the homeowner to simulate various energy saving measures to see the corresponding dollar savings.

"We want to provide our customers with one more element of education over their home energy use," said Account Manager, Kevin Yingling. "This interactive calculator takes the mystery out of where their energy dollars are going and it shows consumers what they really want to know: how much money can they save if they implement certain conservation measures."

Delaware Electric Cooperative selected the HomeEnergyCalculator™, provided by Apogee Interactive Inc., to supplement its consumer education efforts because of its ease of use and how well it approximates savings for homes in the utility's service area. "Users can try changes like adjusting their thermostat settings, turning down their water heater temperature, adding storm windows or changing out their heating system to see how much that measure might save," Kevin explained. The calculator automatically factors in local weather and current electricity prices.

Web-based tools such as the energy calculator are becoming more integral to good, cost-effective customer service as consumers increasingly rely on the Internet to help manage their busy households. This calculator, along with our online bill pay program, updates via social media and other Web site content, greatly expands what our customers can accomplish at their convenience, after business hours. These tools also offer cost savings to the company through reduced customer calls and on-site visits, and that saves money for everyone.

According to Apogee president Susan Gilbert, the HomeEnergy Calculator is one of the firm's most popular applications. "Delaware Electric Cooperative joins over 200 utilities nationwide that have added this educational feature to their Web sites. Its ability to answer customers' questions 24/7 and reduce customer inquiries helps Delaware Electric in accomplishing its goal of increasing customer satisfaction while lowering operating costs."

Delaware Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric utility serving over 77,000 member-owners in Kent and Sussex County, Delaware. For more information visit us on the web at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103461800408&s=233&e=001gcNvT4KqoCz2wRG8lec4sqFG-33NXVgUCs0sImMmdNn_X9QH47_Rw0ebCjAMPMkMmQES_nSIxAgxsum4FPbRIC4ru5LO43DqF7JH6awxJb4= or http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103461800408&s=233&e=001gcNvT4KqoCxBmVZJy3MNnlD1cRCj96Ac2VSrw5hG2_wMaZfDoR0VRhaWqEpRWfWg-9awNKL81OXryQF557MCf0DdmU5PLEejzccoT32elf-us126ccJVpQ== or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Apogee Interactive Inc. is the leading provider of online solutions to the energy industry.

Serving hundreds of utilities for more than a decade, Apogee's Web-based content and tools reach millions of electricity consumers daily. The company also provides eLearning systems, call center and bill analysis programs, and load management platforms to utilities and their trade associations throughout North America and New Zealand.

Tea Party Favorite Leads Race To Challenge Reid

Supporter: Sharron Angle 'was conservative before conservative was cool'

Nevada Republican Sharron Angle is on a roll. The former assemblywoman is surging in late polls of the state's three-way Senate primary battle. She has backing from the deep-pocketed Club for Growth and grassroots Tea Party Express. She even made Joe the Plumber's short list – one of only seven candidates he endorsed this year out of more than 150 requests. "The other 143 or so were just worthless," the Everyman of Campaign 2008 explained on a Tea Party Express fundraising radiothon the other night.

Angle, he said, is the genuine article: "She was conservative before conservative was cool."
Maybe so, but can she beat Harry Reid?

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Julie Brewington's Facebook Message Inaccurate

This morning I have received numerous phone calls referencing a Facebook message they had received from Julie Brewington referencing "Illegals Granted Social Security". The article came out in The Washington Times. It was quickly debunked by Factcheck.

If that isn't bad enough, what Julie missed was the fact that the article came out in 2006, not 2010. That being said, the Main Stream Media isn't hiding anything about this matter. It simply happened 4 years ago. I hope that settles every one's mind on this matter.

Virginia Is For Drivers?

Tempers are getting HOT in Northern Virginia over the proposed High Occupancy Toll lanes on I-95 and I-395.

The HOT lane project would let passenger-less drivers pay a toll in order to cruise down the High Occupancy Vehicle lanes that are currently reserved for those with three or more people in a car. Virginia has already allocated $2 billion for HOT lanes for building 14 miles of the lanes on the Beltway near the Springfield Interchange, promising drivers willing to pay a premium for “a faster, more predictable trip.”

The cost of the lanes will change with the flow of traffic. Two companies, Flour and Transurban, will own the Beltway HOT lanes for their first 80 years. The price will go as high as $6 in heavy traffic, declining as demand does. The companies say lane prices will change every six minutes, with drivers paying whatever the fee was at time of entry.

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Chrysler Recalls Almost 600,000 Vehicles

U.S. safety regulators say recall covers five models in the U.S.

DETROIT - Doors that could catch fire, brakes that could fail and accelerators that could stick have caused Chrysler Group LLC to recall nearly 600,000 vehicles involving five models in the United States, U.S. safety regulators said Monday.

Chrysler informed the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the potential safety issues last week, the NHTSA reports show.

As many as 284,831 Chrysler Town and Country minivans and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans for model years 2008 and 2009 could develop a problem in the electrical system that could cause a short circuit in the latch for the sliding door, which could cause a fire, Chrysler told regulators.

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Did Rahm Emanuel's Link To BP Compromise Efforts To Regulate It?

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, WND has learned, lived rent-free in Washington, D.C., for years, thanks in part to a friend under contract with oil giant BP.

While the White House approaches "day 50" of the environmental disaster caused by an explosion on BP's Deepwater Horizon oil rig, unable yet to stop the flowing crude in the Gulf, several media sources have questioned the administration's efforts to regulate BP prior to the incident.

WND's research further raises the question of whether the White House was compromised by Emanuel's financial ties to the company.

Emanuel lived for five years rent-free in an apartment owned by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and her husband, Stanley Greenberg, whose consulting firm was a prime architect in BP's efforts to recast itself as a "green" corporation and recipient of hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded through a committee chaired by Emanuel.

More on this from WND

January 2013

One sunny day in January, 2013 an old man approached the White House from across Pennsylvania Avenue , where he'd been sitting on a park bench. He spoke to the U.S. Marine standing guard and said, "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama."

The Marine looked at the man and said, "Sir, Mr. Obama is no longer president and no longer resides here."

The old man said, "Okay", and walked away.

The following day, the same man approached the White House and said to the same Marine, "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama."

The Marine again told the man, "Sir, as I said yesterday, Mr. Obama is no longer president and no longer resides here."

The man thanked him and, again, just walked away.

The third day, the same man approached the White House and spoke to the very same U.S. Marine, saying "I would like to go in and meet with President Obama."

The Marine, understandably agitated at this point, looked at the man and said, "Sir, this is the third day in a row you have been here asking to speak to Mr. Obama. I've told you already that Mr. Obama is no longer the president and no longer resides here. Don't you understand?"

The old man looked at the Marine and said, "Oh, I understand. I just love hearing it."

The Marine snapped to attention, saluted, and said, "See you tomorrow, Sir."