The Godfather Of Blogs Has Passed Away

The Godfather of Blogs on the Eastern Shore, the honorable Bill Duvall peacefully passed away this morning.

Bill was the very first Blogger on the Shore with one of the most creative Blogs ever seen called, "Duvafiles".

Bill was a very creative local attorney respected in his profession and is survived by his Wife Sylvia, son Richard Duvall and another son in Hawaii.

Many feel we are losing all of the fine people who defined Wicomico County. Rest In Peace Bill Duvall. You have been missed yet will be remembered in the Blogosphere.

Bill truly enjoyed challenging the local Main Stream Media helping to define Blogs today.

New Posts to fall below.

Mayor & County Executive Read Proclamations At Library

WHAT: Proclamations regarding National Library Week

WHO: Mayor Jim Ireton, County Executive Rick Pollitt

WHEN: Monday, April 9th 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lobby, Main Library

WHY: To celebrate National Library Week, April 8-14, 2012

Why Is Quitting Smoking Harder For Women? Blame The Nicotine

Women tend to find it harder to quit smoking than men, and a new study suggests why — women's brains respond differently to nicotine, the researchers say.

When a person smokes, the number of nicotine receptors in the brain — which bind to nicotine and reinforce the habit of smoking — are thought to increase in number.

The study found in men, this is true — male smokers had a greater number of nicotine receptors compared to male nonsmokers. But surprisingly, women smokers had about the same number of nicotine receptors as nonsmokers.

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Letterman’s CBS Contract Sets Late-Night Record

David Letterman, the late-night star of CBS, reached a new agreement with the network to continue hosting his program through 2014, setting the stage to break Johnny Carson’s record of 30 years.

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Have Rising Imports Cost 1.3 Million Jobs Since 2007?

If you go by the official data, U.S. workers have benefited from international trade in the past few years. The reported deficit in the trade of goods fell 25 percent from 2007 to 2011, adjusted for price changes. A shrinking trade gap is good for workers because it means more Americans are being kept busy producing things for domestic and foreign consumption.

But what if those trade numbers are wrong? After all, the U.S. lost 2 million manufacturing jobs from 2007 to 2011. A new research report from the Democratic-leaning Progressive Policy Institute says the trade deficit is worse than officially stated. It says the government is understating how much of what Americans consume is actually produced abroad, particularly in such low-cost nations as China. Report authors Michael Mandel and Diana Carew calculate that rising imports account for the loss of about 1.3 million American jobs from 2007 to 2011, or about one-third of all the job losses in the private sector outside construction over that period.

Mandel and Carew say the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis underestimates the value of imports from low-wage nations because of an “import price bias.” They say when a U.S. company switches to a cheaper supplier—such as a Chinese company—and its import bill falls, the government mistakenly assumes the American company is buying fewer items, rather than getting a lower price per item. So it understates imports.

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Obama's War On Marijuana Rolls On

On Monday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the Internal Revenue Service raided the campus of Oaksterdam University, a trade school of sorts—some call it the “Princeton of Pot”—in Oakland, Calif., that instructs students on the finer points of growing, harvesting, and selling pot. Oaksterdam was established in 2007 after the state legalized medical marijuana; it later expanded to Los Angeles and Michigan. The federal raid was the latest in a series of actions by the Justice Department to crack down on the “legal” marijuana business that’s permitted by such states as California, yet violates federal law.

I briefly attended Oaksterdam University a few years ago for this article in the The Atlantic about the growing business of medical marijuana—or “cannabusiness,” as its proprietors like to say. Although media coverage of the campus tends to indulge all the usual stoner stereotypes, Oaksterdam is at heart a business school. Somewhat to my surprise, most of my classmates were not dreadlocked trustafarians or Jeff Spicoli types, but earnest, clean-cut, night-school sorts who wouldn’t have looked a bit out of place managing an Applebee’s (DIN) franchise—a gauge of how promising the business of marijuana once looked.

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Dunkin' Donuts Breaks Up With Pepsi To Go Steady With Coke

If your world actually does run on Dunkin', you may notice a bit of a change at your local chain. The company announced Monday that they're switching from offering PepsiCo products to Coca-Cola in all Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins in the U.S.

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Cargill & Tyson Unafraid Of Pink Slime Backlash, No Plant Shutdowns Planned

While other producers of finely textured beef, now known to many as "pink slime," are dialing back their output of the controversial stuff, major beef processors Cargill and Tyson are all like, "Shrug! Business as usual." They will produce less of the stuff, but that doesn't mean they'll close plants or cut jobs.

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Tatt's Amazing! Man Has Dolphin Tattooed on his Stump

Heine Braeck, 33, hated his stump, caused by a childhood accident on a train track.

The Norwegian realised the shape of his stump was identical to a dolphin’s head.

So he asked Bulgarian artist Valio Ska to turn the stump into a 3D tattoo, with amazing results.

Valio spent over three hours on the meticulous ink job.

Heine said: “When I was 13 I tried to take a shortcut across the top of a stationary train which started moving.

“I lost my balance and grabbed hold of the wire that powers the train and got fried.

“The first thing I saw after surgery was how much my arm was shaped like a dolphin’s head.

“I finally decided to do something about it and got in touch with Valio and arranged to have the tattoo done.

“My friends think it is awesome and I love it because I don’t have to look at a tired old stump anymore.”

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YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET - PART TWO

Anyone who hasn’t sensed a mood change in this country since the 2008 financial meltdown is either ignorant or in denial. Millions of Americans fall into one of these categories, but many people realize something has changed – and not for the better. The sense of pure financial panic that existed during September and October of 2008 had not been seen since the dark days of 1929. Our leaders used the initial terror and fear to ram through TARP and stimulus packages that rewarded the perpetrators of the financial collapse rather than helping the middle class who lost 8 million jobs, destroyed by Wall Street criminality. The stock market plunged by 57% from its 2007 high by March 2009. What has happened since September 2008 has set the stage for the next downward leg in this Crisis. The rich and powerful have pulled out all the stops and saved themselves at the expense of the many. Despite overwhelming proof of unabashed mortgage fraud, rating agency bribery, document forgery on a grand scale and insider trading based on non-public information, the brazen audacity of Wall Street oligarchs is reminiscent of the late stages of the Roman Empire.

“Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.”
― Tacitus, Annals

The actions of the governing elite have provoked the darkening mood creeping across the land. The rise of the Tea Party in 2009 was fueled by anger over the bank bailouts, out of control federal spending and ever increasing taxes. The anger spilled over into town hall meetings, as Congressmen felt the wrath of public dissatisfaction. The fury propelled Tea Party Republicans to being elected in large numbers in 2010. But the movement was hijacked by the Republican establishment and defanged. As 2011 progressed, with Wall Street continuing to pillage the American middle class, the Occupy Movement spread to cities across America and around the world. The movement, led by Millenials, claims that mega-corporations and Wall Street manipulate the world in an unbalanced way that disproportionately benefits a super wealthy minority and is undermining democracy. They have shone a light upon the fact the 1% has used their wealth and power to plunder the national treasury, while impoverishing the 99%. The audacity of the 1% was on display for all to see when former Goldman Sachs CEO and former U.S. Senator Jon Corzine absconded with $1.2 billion of his customers’ money and continues to hide it in the vaults of his fellow robber baron Jamie Dimon at J.P. Morgan. To this day, no one has been jailed for this heist or any of the thousands of other crimes committed by the Wall Street titans. These psychopaths will not be satisfied until nothing remains of our country but a barren desert.

“They have plundered the world, stripping naked the land in their hunger… they are driven by greed, if their enemy be rich; by ambition, if poor… They ravage, they slaughter, they seize by false pretenses, and all of this they hail as the construction of empire. And when in their wake nothing remains but a desert, they call that peace.” – Tacitus, The Agricola and the Germania

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Five-Year-Old Comedian Takes Aim at Lazy Parents

Five-year-old Zay Zay from Tacoma, Wash., may have found the fast track to internet fame.

The “world's youngest comedian” as he’s been called already has his own website, Twitter account and Facebook page, and has a following online with his comedy routines. He posted his first video, poking fun at growing up black, back in February which went viral and now is back with a new spin on parents today being “lazy, lazy, lazy.”

In the video “Lazy Parents,” which was posted on his dad’s YouTube page, Zay Zay makes fun of parents for Lunchable snacks (“How much time does it take to make lunch? Huh? Make me a sandwich!”), instant oatmeal (“Are you serious? Is it that hard to make oatmeal?”), and always asking kids to always get the remote control. Then he gets revenge on his dad.

“Parents are lazy nowadays. They always say kids are lazy, but parents are lazy too,” he says with a toothy smile and adorable red bowtie.

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Make sure you click on first video to see the other video.

WCSO Press Releases 4-4-12

Incident: First Degree Assault
Date of Incident: 2 April 2012
Location: 8000 block of Doris Street, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Kevin Wingfield, 54, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 2 April 2012 at 7:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a disturbance in the 8000 block of Doris Street. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Kevin Wingfield was brandishing what appeared to be black handgun while threatening another man. The deputy learned that Wingfield was upset about a perceived problem between this other man and Wingfield’s daughter.

Investigation revealed that Wingfield allegedly pointed the handgun at the victim while pulling the trigger but it did not discharge. Wingfield dropped the gun and became involved in a physical altercation with the victim.

Investigation revealed the item being brandished was actually a .BB gun, but the victim perceived the threat of a real handgun. During an interview, the suspect admitted that he was trying to scare the victim away.

The deputy placed Wingfield under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Wingfield in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1st Degree

Incident: DUI / Leaving the scene of an Accident
Date of Incident: 1 April 2012
Location: 31000 block of Dagsboro Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Bryan G. Adkins, 26, Parsonsburg, MD

Narrative: On 1 April 2012 at 11:19 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit and run accident in the 31000 block of Dagsboro Road. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Bryan Adkins was operating a truck when he ran off the road and struck a mailbox.

The property owner witnessed Adkins leave the scene and followed in a separate vehicle getting Adkins stopped down the road. When the deputy made contact with Adkins, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. The deputy conducted field sobriety testing which culminated in the arrest of Adkins on the suspicion he was driving under the influence of alcohol.

During processing, Akins was offered an opportunity to take a breath test which he declined. The deputy released Adkins after the issuance of citations.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident

MARIANA PADLEY RECOGNIZED AS 2012 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC HEALTH LEADER

(Salisbury, MD.) Mrs. Mariana Padley was recognized as the 2012 Outstanding Public Health Leader for Wicomico County at a ceremony held April 2, 2012 at Salisbury University. The award ceremony was held in recognition of National Public Health Week, April 2-8, 2012.

As a medically certified interpreter, Mariana spends countless hours with Spanish speaking patients, providing support and advocating for their needs, whether those needs are spoken or unspoken. She has been instrumental in securing primary medical care for patients who don’t know how to navigate the healthcare system. She has been known to stay with patients while in the Emergency Department and to visit them after admission, providing interpretation as needed. She has worked with the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Infants and Toddlers program to provide access to rehabilitative and medical services to clients with disabilities. When she discovered a need to help Spanish speaking clients through the judicial system, Mariana became a certified judicial court interpreter on her own time and at her own expense.

Mrs. Padley has worked with other community leaders to develop needed programs and services through partnerships with Catholic Services, Salisbury University and others. These new programs have resulted in better health habits, better health status and better use of our medical system and providers.

Mrs. Padley is to be commended for her tireless efforts to improve the health of Wicomico County residents and for her accomplishment on being recognized as Wicomico County's 2012 Outstanding Public Health Leader.

Wicomico County Health Department also recognized their 2012 Employee of the Year, Melba Malpass, a Resource Coordinator for the agency’s Developmental Disabilities Program.

Obama's Uncle Gets Mass. Driver's License Back

BOSTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's uncle has been granted a hardship driver's license by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles just a week after he lost the right to drive for 45 days in a deal in a drunken driving case.

The license granted Monday allows 67-year-old Onyango (ohn-YAHN'-goh) Obama to drive from noon to midnight to get to work as manager of a Framingham liquor store.

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Nabb Center 30th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser

“Step Back in Time” to the 1980s
Saturday April 21, 2012
Salisbury University . Commons Bistro
6-9 p.m.
Tickets- $75.00
Silent Auction, ( including one from Poplar Hill Mansion) Cool door prizes, Gnarly 80s music , Awesome Hors d’oeuvres!
Come as you were in the 80’s or come as you are.

Support the Nabb Center, Find your roots, discover your history!

Please call Aleta Davis for ticket information, 410-749-5168
Tickets must be purchased by April 13th!!!!!!

More Hidden Obama Administration Spending

UNITED NATIONS – While President Obama reportedly was outraged at the lavish party and gift spending by the General Services Administration, a controversy that prompted agency chief Martha Johnson to resign, the same White House blocked the GSA from releasing records related to questionable spending by the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice.

Rice widely is reported to be on a short list to succeed Hillary Clinton as secretary of state in a second Obama administration.

At issue is the construction of the new office complex hosting the U.S. mission to the U.N., which sits directly opposite U.N. headquarters on Manhattan’s First Avenue.

Insiders allege almost $250,000 was squandered by the U.S.
ambassador on cosmetic changes to her new suite of offices.

The 22-story complex officially opened in October 2011, at a cost of
just over $100 million, up from a projected price tag of approximately $95 million, explained Renee Miscione, spokeswoman at the GSA’s New York City
offices.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Breakfast with the
Easter Bunny
At Parsonsburg Fire Dept
Saturday, April 7th
8:30-10:00 a.m.
Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage
Buffet Style Breakfast
Benefits the
Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Dept
Auxiliary
Admission:
Kids (ages 2-5) $3
Adults $7
Over 2000 EGGS
In the Easter Egg Hunt

A New Look For Oriole Park At Camden Yards

There will be some enhancements and upgrades to Oriole Park at Camden Yards for fans to enjoy for the 20th anniversary celebration of "The Ballpark That Forever Changed Baseball".

The Orioles will face the Minnesota Twins on opening day on Friday, April 6, at 3:05 p.m., 20 years to the day that Camden Yards hosted its first regular season game in 1992.

ROOF DECK

A new Roof Deck has been added on top of the batter's eye wall in center field, featuring drink rails, a bar and deck seating. This new area will showcase the view of downtown Baltimore and Eutaw Street, as well as provide a unique vantage point to watch the game. Any fan with a game ticket will be able to enjoy this unique vantage point to watch all or a portion of the game, as space permits. This area was previously inaccessible to fans.

FLAG COURT

The out-of-town scoreboard on the right field wall has been modified to reduce the height of the wall by approximately four feet and thus improve views of the game from the Flag Court and Eutaw Street. Food service and retail in the Warehouse has also been renovated to take advantage of this improved visual connection to the playing field.

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Updated Photo Of Kiera Bertrand Attached

DSP News Release: Troopers Seek Public’s Assistance

Location: Division of Family Services (DFS), Georgetown, DE

Date of Occurrence: Monday April 2, 2012 at approximately 6:00 p.m.

Victim:
Kiera Bertrand, 5, of Dagsboro, DE (Photo Attached)

Suspect and Charge Information:

Tara J. Bertrand, 39, of Dagsboro, DE (Photo Attached)
Interference with the Custody of a Child

Resume:
Georgetown, DE- The Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a Dagsboro woman wanted in connection with Interfering with the Custody of a Child.

On Monday April 2, 2012, Detectives from Troop 4 in Georgetown assisted the Division of Family Services (DFS) with an investigation involving Tara Bertrand, 39, in reference to the neglect of her child, Kiera Bertrand, 5. On the same day, DFS was awarded custody of Kiera Bertrand through Family Court in Sussex County. Tara Bertrand did not appear at the hearing, nor did she bring her child to the hearing as requested.

The whereabouts of Tara Bertrand and her child, Kiera Bertrand, are unknown, but there is a possibility the two may be in or traveling to Pennsylvania. Tara Bertrand is wanted for Interfering with the Custody of a Child and Kiera is currently listed as a Missing Child.

If anyone has any information on the location of Tara Bertrand and Kiera Bertrand, they are asked to contact Troop 4 at 302-856-5850 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. The public may also contact the Division of Family Services Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-292-9582.

Information may also be provided via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com

Send an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Houston Cop Goes CRAZY

WARNING: There is some foul language in the beginning but this is a must see video.