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US Congress Urged To Reject Arms Sale To Bahrain

Washington - More than a dozen U.S. and international human rights and arms control groups are urging Congress to block a proposed 53- million-dollar arms sale to Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Fifth Fleet, until it ends its crackdown against the opposition and adopts serious reforms.

In a letter sent to lawmakers Wednesday, the groups, which include Human Rights First (HRF), Human Rights Watch (HRW), and the Open Society Policy Centre, said Washington risked losing more credibility, particularly in the Arab world, as a force for freedom if it went through with the sale.

"This prioritisation of security interests over political reform stands in stark contrast to President (Barack) Obama's declaration of support in May to those protesting for freedom throughout the region, when he said: 'If you take the risks that reform entails, you will have the full support of the United States,'" according to the letter.

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Jobs Are No. 1 Concern For Marylanders

Jobs and the economy are the No. 1 concern for 62 percent of Maryland voters, according to a new survey released yesterday.The report by Annapolis-based Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies looks at how Marylanders feel about an array of topics - slot machines, gaming tables, same-sex marriage and in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants.

The percentage of voters who say the economy is their chief concern has been rising for months. Twenty months ago, in late January 2010, a Gonzales Research survey found that jobs and the economy ranked first with 54 percent of voters.

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Maryland Young Republicans Oppose Congressional Map

Chairman calls proposal "ridiculous, disgraceful"

The Maryland Young Republicans join the majority of all Marylanders who are outraged by the Congressional Districts proposed by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.

"The Congressional districts proposed by the Redistricting Advisory Committee are ridiculous, disgraceful, and an insult to each and every resident of the state of Maryland," said Maryland Young Republicans Chairman Brian Griffiths. "The majority of the Committee clearly decided to act in the best interests of their party instead of their state."

"The district proposed by the Redistricting Advisory Committee look like the result of the creation of tie-dyed t-shirt more so than sound public policy," Griffiths said. "Like the districts proposed in 2001, this proposal is nothing short of disgraceful and embarrassing to the people of Maryland. These districts were drawn with absolutely no regard to communities, district lines, or commonality of interests among the constituents of that district. It is certain that Maryland will continue to be recognized as having some of the most Gerrymandered, politically engineered districts in the country."

"In my testimony, I was one of many citizens who urged the members of the Committee to support districts that were compact and truly representative of the people of Maryland," Griffiths said. "It is apparent that the members of the Committee, as I predicted, paid no mind to the thoughts of their constituents when creating this map.The Maryland Young Republicans join our fellow Marylanders in opposing the legislative districts that have been proposed by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee. The people of Maryland should not be subjected to districts that are so gerrymandered for crass political purposes."

Critical to the growth of the Republican Party, the Young Republicans reach out to registered Republicans, 18 to 40 years of age, and provide them with better political knowledge and understanding of today's issues. Since its creation, the Young Republican National Federation and its member groups have established themselves as the premier Republican grassroots organization in the nation, providing essential grassroots support for Republican candidates and conservative issues on the local, state and national level.

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Hundreds of Nazi Probes Reopened

German prosecutors have reopened hundreds of dormant investigations of former Nazi death camp guards and others who might now be charged under a new precedent set by the conviction of John Demjanjuk, The Associated Press has learned.

Given the advanced age of all of the suspects — the youngest are in their 80s — the head of the German prosecutors' office dedicated to investigating Nazi war crimes told the AP that authorities are not even waiting until the Demjanjuk appeals process is over.

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Troopers On Scene Of Mower Incident

Location: Hudson Road at Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes, DE

 

Date and Time of Occurrence: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 at approximately 10:20 a.m.

 

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Lewes, DE- The Delaware State Police are currently at the scene of an incident in which a lawn mower has struck an electrical power line on Hudson Road and Log Cabin Hill Road, Lewes, DE.

 

Initial indication is that a Delaware Department of Transportation worker struck an electrical power line while cutting grass in the area. The worker was injured; however, the extent of his injuries is unknown at this time. Electrical power in the area has also been disrupted. 

 

Log Cabin Hill Road has been shut down and commuters are asked to find alternate means of travel around the area.

2 U.S. Citizens Killed In Mexico

Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (CNN) -- Two U.S. citizens -- a mother and her son --- have been killed in the violence-plagued Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, authorities said.

Rosa Williams, 35, and her son, Pablo Noe, 19, were among four people who were killed by assailants armed with an AK-47 rifle and 9 mm pistol who opened fire on a blue 2004 Dodge Durango SUV in which they were riding, said Arturo Sandoval, a spokesman for the prosecutor's office in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.

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Rick Perry Raises $17 Million In Third Quarter

Texas Gov. Rick Perry raised $17 million during the third fundraising quarter of the year, despite a late entry into the race and a compressed time frame for raising money, campaign spokesman Mark Miner said Wednesday.

The number is significantly higher than the $10 million that the campaign had been floating as its target for the quarter. It is also nearly as high as the $18 million haul his chief rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, brought in during the second quarter. And it is likely higher than the $10 million to $12 million Romney is expected to raise during the third quarter.

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Poll: Marylanders Disagree On Spending Cuts, Tax Increases As Budget Solution

A majority of Marylanders say the economy is the most important issue facing the state, and the state budget is a crisis or at least a major problem, according to a new poll.

But Marylanders disagree on how to solve the budget problem: cut spending, raise taxes, or a combination of both.

The Gonzales Research poll of 805 voters completed last week found that 21% of the respondents favored cutting services such as education and health care, 30% supported raising taxes, and 34% favored a combination of both to eliminate a budget deficit.

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Today's Survey Question 10-5-11

What is your favorite snack?

Local Energy Event

Hi Joe,

I’m hoping you can help to publicize a free and fun community event in Salisbury on Oct. 8 that supports energy efficiency and Delmarva Power’s Pledge to Save.

To help spread the word about October’s designation as Energy Awareness Month and the important message of energy efficiency, Delmarva Power is encouraging Marylanders to “Pledge To Save” at home and work. Delmarva Power customers in Maryland who take this symbolic pledge will be entered to win one of three $250 Lowe’s Home Improvement gift cards.

To kick off this initiative, there will be a fun, family-friendly event on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lowe’s of Salisbury, 2606 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Randy Scott of Q105 will be on-site playing music and giving away tons of prizes, including additional Lowe’s gift cards, concert tickets, and other great items. Energy advisors from Delmarva Power will be available to talk to customers about ways to save money and energy. Also, customers can bring their old and outdated appliances to the event, and Delmarva Power will recycle them for FREE.

You can find more information and take the pledge at www.delmarva.com/pledge.

FTC: Downing One Can of Four Loko Is 'Binge Drinking'

Phusion Projects, the marketers of malt beverage Four Loko, have agreed to change their cans to settle claims of deceptive advertising with the Federal Trade Commission. Phusion Projects, the FTC alleged, said one can was the alcoholic equivalent of one (maybe two) beers. The FTC says it clocks in at more like four (or five).

In the FTC's eyes, that means drinking one can of Four Loko, a "supersized, high-alcohol, fruit-flavored, carbonated malt beverage," in a single sitting is the equivalent of binge drinking—defined as men drinking five (women four) alcoholic beverages in the space of about two hours.

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Salisbury Police Department Press Releases 10-5-11

On October 2, 2011 at approximately 11:35 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the one hundred (100) block of First Street for the report of an assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult female victim who advised that she had been assaulted by the below listed suspect who was known to her. The victim had been located within the residence when the suspect approached it and knocked to gain entry. The suspect was not allowed in and as a result tore the front door screen and entered the residence without consent. The suspect struck the victim and took the victim’s cellular telephone before fleeing the area. Officers were able to locate the suspect several blocks away for a positive identification. The telephone was not recovered.

ARRESTED: Connie Francis Stevens, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Fourth degree burglary
Trespassing
Theft (under $ 1,000)
Malicious destruction of property

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100038706

On October 2, 2011 at approximately 11:18 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of West Philadelphia Avenue and Miles Street and stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop the officer requested a K-9 and received the assistance of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department. The K-9 gave a positive indication of the presence of controlled dangerous substances and a check of the vehicle revealed a plastic baggie of suspected heroin and paraphernalia containing suspected heroin residue. The suspect was arrested without incident.

ARRESTED: Jonathan Clarke Anderson, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of heroin
Possession of CDS/Paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100038767

On October 3, 2011 at approximately 10:01 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant received for possession of a controlled dangerous substance on June 8, 2011. On that date a vehicle operated by the suspect was stopped in the area of Priscilla Street and Hammond Street and was checked with the assistance of a K-9 from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department. The K-9 gave a positive indication on the vehicle which was checked and resulted in the recovery of a baggie of suspected marijuana and CDS/Paraphernalia containing suspected heroin residue. 5

ARRESTED: Anthony Wayne Donoway, 26 years of age Parsonsburg, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of heroin
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100026579

Keep an Eye on Wasilla: Is Palin Nearing a Decision?

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin has always worked according to her own clock and cared little for the timing of others. Through most of the summer, the smart money in Washington has been betting she would not run–and she’s checking in at just 9% in the latest national horse-race poll. But Palin has a way of proving the experts wrong. She alone has had the name recognition and star power to jump in late and still make a go of the 2012 GOP primary.

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Sources Say Sen. Reid Wants Millionaire Surtax to Pay for Jobs Bill

WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats are considering a surtax on millionaires to offset the cost of President Barack Obama's $445 billion jobs bill, according to several party aides.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., outlined plans for a 5 percent surcharge in a closed-door meeting with the rank and file, according to participants, as Obama traveled to Texas to deliver his most caustic challenge yet to House Republicans who have not allowed a vote on the legislation unveiled nearly a month ago.

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Md, Del. Hope To Crack Down On Stolen Scrap Metal Trade

SALISBURY, Md. — State police in Maryland and Delaware have teamed up with hopes of sharing data on scrap metal sales and cracking down on the trade in stolen metal on the peninsula.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY 10-5-11

“The wealthy, not only by private fraud but also by common laws, do every day pluck and snatch away from the people some part of their daily living. Therefore, when I consider and weigh in my mind these commonwealths which nowadays do flourish, I perceive nothing but a certain conspiracy of rich men in procuring their own commodities under the name and authority of the commonwealth.

They invent and devise all means and crafts, first how to keep safely without fear of losing that which they have unjustly gathered together, and next how to hire and abuse the work and labor of the people for as little money and effort as possible.”

Thomas More, Utopia

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"The Simpsons" Doomed By Pay Dispute?

(CBS News)

After more than 20 years, the curtain could finally be coming down on "The Simpsons."

A standoff is reportedly underway between the studio and the show's actors over their multimillion dollar salaries. And if an agreement isn't reached, the show could be canceled for good, reports CBS News correspondent Bill Whitaker.