Cell Towers Added On Mall To Deal With Extra Data From Smartphones, Tablets

President Obama’s second inauguration may bring smaller crowds to the Mall than his first, but officials fear that potent new wireless gadgets will clog the airwaves above the festivities just as before.

Wireless traffic congestion was a big problem four years ago when 1.8 million people packed the Mall for the inauguration and called the folks back home with what are now antiquated cellphones.

Less than half that many people are expected this time, but they will be armed with much more powerful smartphones and tablets, some of which require more than 120 times the bandwidth of a typical cellphone. 
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Opportunities To Support Our Students And Schools

Parkside Talent Show, JMB Rock & Roll Revival
Thursday, Jan. 10
Talent Show
Parkside High SchoolThe Parkside High School Talent Show will take place Thursday, Jan. 10. The top two winners will get a cash prize. Admission is $5 at the door. For information please contact Sarah McCabe at 410-677-5143 or smccabe@wcboe.org.
Feb. 8-10 and Feb. 14-17
JMB’s 15th annual Rock & Roll Revival
James M. Bennett Auditorium, Salisbury

Tickets are now on sale for James M. Bennett High School's annual showcase of Clipper talent, the Rock & Roll Revival. Students sing, dance, play instruments, and work in many areas behind the scenes to put on this highly successful show, which this year returns to the stage of the James M. Bennett Auditorium in Salisbury. Show directors are Christie and Larry Wersen, and net proceeds benefit the JMB PTSA. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 and Saturday, Feb. 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, and then 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. Tickets are $15 for the Thursday night show and $20 for the weekend shows. Tickets are available at the Bank of Delmarva branch on Eastern Shore Drive. For ticket information, e-mail jmbrockandrollrevival@gmail.com or call Chris Wilde at 410-430-8634. Check out the show news on Facebook at RockRoll Revival.

52 Week Money Challenge

Could You Do This?

This could also work at home.  

First one to look has to clean up the kitchen

OUR LYING HYPOCRITE

The “fiscal cliff” deal will raise taxes for 77% of the American public.

It will add $4 trillion dollars to the deficit over the next 10 years.

It will create a drag on the economy equal to 1% of the gross domestic product.

It creates uncertainty in the following areas:

A) the debt limit, B) the sequestered amounts, C) cuts in entitlement spending, D) additional taxes and don’t forget E) the President needs another Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the lights on.

Blackrock’s Larry Fink is correct when he says:

The American People are the Big Losers In The Cliff Deal.

Who benefits? The deal gives Puerto Rican rum makers, Nascar, banks like Goldman Sachs, and General Electric and other big companies tax subsidies. History repeats again and again.

The entire “fiscal cliff” is a ruse to fleece the people. Once again, the government has pimped us out.

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Redskin Fan Shows Support Through Her Long Fingernails

This native Washingtonian shows off her support 

for the Redskins with her long fingernails - 

spanning 97 inches in length altogether!

See Photo gallery HERE

GOVERNOR O’MALLEY AND LT. GOVERNOR BROWN CONGRATULATE RAVENS AND REDSKINS ON PLAYOFF BERTHS

Governor and Lt. Governor enter into wager

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown today congratulated the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Redskins for making the playoffs. Maryland is the only state to host two NFL teams in the playoffs this year.

In honor of both teams making the playoffs, the Governor and the Lt. Governor have entered into a wager. If the Ravens make it farther in the playoffs than the Redskins, Lt. Governor Brown has to make an appearance in a Ravens jersey at the Board of Public Works Meeting on February 6th, shortly after the Super Bowl. If the Redskins move on farther than the Ravens, Governor O’Malley has to wear a Redskins jersey during the meeting.

“It is remarkable for our region and a major economic boost that we are the only state that is home to two NFL teams in the playoffs this year,” said Governor O’Malley, a Ravens fan. “Both teams have given Marylanders hope and inspired fans all across the nation. We wish the Ravens and the Redskins well...at least until the ‘Beltway’ Super Bowl.”

"Maryland is making history this Sunday as our Redskins and Ravens make their first simultaneous playoff appearances ever,” said Lt. Governor Brown, a Redskins fan. “Although my first allegiance lies with the Skins, I take pride in the fact that we have two amazing franchises here in Maryland, with great heart and talented leaders, like Robert Griffin, III and Ray Rice who set an excellent example for our young people on and off the field. I wish both teams the very best of luck and I'm looking forward to seeing Governor O'Malley draped in the Burgundy and Gold."

In honor of the Ravens and Ray Lewis’ last season on the field, the Governor’s web site has been transformed to Purple, and to celebrate the Redskins and their leading rookie quarterback Robert Griffin, III, the Lt. Governor’s web site has been draped in Burgundy and Gold.

The AFC North Division Champion Ravens are in the playoffs for the fifth straight year, and the Redskins have won their first division title since 1999. Both teams will host home playoff games this weekend.

Md. Officials Place Bets As Redskins, Ravens Prep For Playoffs

As the state's two NFL teams prepare for playoff games, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown are raising the stakes a bit.

If the Washington Redskins make it further in the playoffs than the Baltimore Ravens, O'Malley will have to attend the Feb. 6 Board of Public Works meeting wearing a Redskins jersey. If the Ravens go further, Brown will have to wear their jersey to the meeting.

Maryland is the only state with two NFL playoff teams, and Sunday will be the first time the Ravens and Redskins have played simultaneous playoff games.
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Congress Avoids The Cliff By Selling Us Down The River

With the possible exception of the New York Times’ editorial board (and the cast of The Jersey Shore), everyone on the planet understood that the United States Government needs to cut spending, increase taxes, or both. Instead, after months of political posturing and hand wringing, the Federal Government has just delivered the exact opposite, a deal that increases spending and decreases taxes. The move lays bare the emptiness of budget legislation, which can be dismantled far easier than it can be constructed.

One question that should be now asked is whether Moody’s Research will finally join S&P in downgrading the Treasury debt of the United States. After the Budget Control Act of 2011 (which resulted from the Debt Ceiling drama) Moody’s extended its Aaa rating, saying in an August 8 statement:

“…last week’s Budget Control Act was positive for the credit of the United States…. We expect the economic recovery will continue and additional budget deficit reduction initiatives will be put in place by 2013. The political parties now appear to share similar deficit reduction objectives.”

Now that Moody’s has been proven wrong, and the straight jacket that Congress designed for itself has been shown to be illusory (as I always claimed it was), will the rating agency revisit its decision and downgrade the United States? Given the political backlash that greeted S&P’s downgrade in 2011, I doubt that such a move is forthcoming.

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Texas Gun Owner Map Representation

Check out the above photo of a map of the state of Texas where the orange dots represent gun owners...

Rep. Marsha Blackburn Offers Bill To Defund Planned Parenthood

Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., offered legislation today to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood, thus reviving a fight from the last Congress that had Republicans and Democrats talking about a government shut down.

“As a woman, I believe America deserves better than abortion,” Blackburn said in a statement on her bill. “America shouldn’t celebrate abortion and our taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize abortion businesses like Planned Parenthood, who profit from the destruction of human life with taxpayer money. It’s fiscally irresponsible and morally indefensible.”

The bill would “prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions.” Blackburn’s office cites a 2010 report from the Government Accountability Office saying that Planned Parenthood — the largest abortion provider in the country — receives $340 million from the Department of Health and Human Services under Title X, which provides funding for family planning services.
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TRAFFIC STOP IN WORCESTER CO. LEADS TO ARREST AND HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF MARIJUANA UPDATE

(BERLIN, MD) -- A recent traffic stop by a Maryland state trooper in Worcester County led to the recovery of more than 350 pounds of marijuana and the arrest of the driver who was transporting it.
The suspect is identified as Donald P. Gayle, 54, of New Brunswick, NJ. After consultation with the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, Gayle was charged by Maryland State Police with importation of a controlled dangerous substance into the state, possession with intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of marijuana. He was incarcerated in the Worcester County Detention Center on $650,000 bond. 

The investigation began shortly before 4:30 p.m. on December 30, 2012. A trooper from the Berlin Barrack was on the slow shoulder of southbound Rt. 113, north of Germantown Road, near Berlin. He was stopped in his unmarked patrol vehicle, but had his emergency red and blue lights activated, which were visible to passing traffic.

The trooper observed a Toyota Sienna van pass his patrol car and fail to move over into an available lane, which is a violation of the state’s move over law. The trooper stopped the van for the violation on southbound Rt. 113 south of Germantown Road.

During contact with the driver and only occupant of the van, later identified as Gayle, the trooper observed a number of factors that indicated criminal activity may have been underway. A Berlin Police Department officer who was nearby stopped as a backup, while the trooper called for a State Police drug dog team to respond.

A trooper and drug dog quickly responded and conducted a canine scan. The drug dog gave a positive alert for the presence of drugs.

Troopers then conducted a probable cause search of the van. They recovered five large nylon duffel bags, which each contained three large cellophane wrapped packages of suspected marijuana. The combined weight of the 15 packages of marijuana was more than 350 pounds.

Gayle was placed under arrest and taken to the Berlin Barrack for processing. Contact was made with the ICE Homeland Security Investigations task force and an agent responded to assist. Also assisting was a member of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team.

The investigation is continuing.

2012 Ratings: Fox News Number One For 11 Straight Years

 2012 saw Fox News mark 11 years as the number one cable news channel in total viewers and the demo, though the election didn’t provide much in the way of a ratings bump, with the network only up a bit in total viewers, and down slightly in the demo.

• Primetime: 2.043 million total viewers/ 423,000 A25-54
• Total Day: 1.152 million total viewers/ 273,000 A25-54

Unlike CNN, which was down in both total and demo viewers just about every hour, and MSNBC, which was up in both categories just about every hour, Fox News had some high points and low points, with most of its programs roughly on par with their 2011 performances. That said, the network still drew more viewers than CNN, MSNBC and HLN combined in primetime. It was also the second-highest delivery for the network ever in total viewers.
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DSP Initiates Realignment Of Troop Boundaries

Effective Monday January 7, 2013, the Delaware State Police Troop 9 in Odessa and Troop 3 in Woodside, will initiate a realignment of troop boundaries. Traditionally, Troop 3 provided uniform patrol services for all of Kent County. With the new troop boundaries, Troop 9 will now handle calls for service in northern Kent County, essentially from the New Castle/Kent County line south to Denney’s Road. Troop 3 uniform personnel will be responsible for the remainder of Kent County. Troop 3 Criminal Investigative Units, to include the Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force personnel, will not be affected and will continue to provide detective services for all of Kent County.

It is the intention of the Delaware State Police that the implementation of the new boundaries will be seamless to the general public in the manner in which calls for service are handled. Our communications section, information technology, and troop administrators have been working diligently to ensure that public safety is in no way compromised by the realignment process.

“We believe it is our duty to continually analyze and develop programs that enhance our ability to deliver effective and professional police services to the citizens and visitors of this state we are sworn to protect,” explains Colonel McQueen. “This realignment of troop boundaries is an example of our commitment to deploy our personnel resources in a prudent fashion.”

ON FIRST DAY, DEMOCRATS PROPOSE EIGHT ANTI-GUN BILLS

With the left looking for its next big cause, Congressional Democrats have latched onto the Sandy Hook massacre as an opportunity to push gun control. Yesterday alone, eight new bills were introduced relating to gun control. Two conservative bills were introduced relating to ending “gun free zones” under federal law.

Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) led the way with four bills introduced. Her husband was shot to death in 1993 and her son was severely injured when Colin Ferguson, a mentally unstable black militant (he spent time in his apartment chanting, “all the black people killing all the white people”), shot up a Long Island commuter train.

She has been a longtime gun control advocate. In 1997, she tried to push a federal law that would have mandated trigger locks on all firearms. She introduced legislation that would have forced gun companies to produce firearms that were “child-resistant.” In 2007, she tried an “assault weapons” ban that would have targeted some 65 types of firearms.
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Flu Season Starts Early; Health Officials Encourage Flu Prevention Measures

(Salisbury, MD) Influenza (flu) season in the United States is having its earliest start in nearly a decade and according to officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this season could be a bad one. Although flu is unpredictable, the early nature of the cases and the predominant type circulating this year, H3N2, could make it a severe flu season.

“It’s not too late to get your flu shot,” says Lori Brewster, Health Officer for Wicomico County. “While it may take up to two weeks for the vaccine to become effective, health officials with the CDC are predicting the flu season to go into the spring. A flu vaccine reduces your risk of illness, hospitalization, or even death and can prevent you from spreading the virus to your loved ones.”
Everyone, 6 months of age and older, is recommended to get vaccinated. Some children 6 months to 8 years of age may need 2 doses of the vaccine to be fully protected. Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers, as well as by many employers, and even in some schools. 

“Protect yourself and your family from the flu: get vaccinated,” says Brewster.

On average, about 25, 000 Americans die each flu season, according the CDC. Flu usually peaks in midwinter. Symptoms can include fever, cough, runny nose, head and body aches, and fatigue. Some people suffer vomiting and diarrhea, and some develop pneumonia or other severe complications.

Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. People infected with flu may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Young children, those who are severely ill, and those who have severely weakened immune systems may be able to infect others for longer than 5-7 days.

The CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza (flu). The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu.

In addition to getting the flu shot, everyday preventative actions can help prevent the flu. Residents should be diligent about personal hygiene, including:
Cover nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. 
Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth.
Avoid close contact with sick people.

If you or your child gets sick with a respiratory illness, like flu, limit contact with others as much as possible to help prevent spreading illness. Stay home (or keep your child home) for at least 24 hours after fever is gone except to seek medical care or for other necessities. Fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.

If an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs, follow public health advice. This may include information about how to increase distance between people and other measures.

For additional information, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu or www.wicomicohealth.org or call the Wicomico County Health Department at 410-543-6943. For information on where flu shots are offered in your area visit www.flu.gov.

Marine Freed From Mexico Tells Of Prison Ordeal, Recounts Threats Of Beheading

The Marine recently released from a Mexican prison, who was arrested in the country on trumped-up gun charges, was threatened with beheading while in custody.

“They threw every threat in the book at me,” Jon Hammar told McClatchy on Thursday, in his first public comments about the matter. According to Hammar, “full-blown” mobsters ran the prison, not the guards.

“They’d cut my head off, they told my family,” Hammer said, noting that his captors demanded money from his relatives. The threats only stopped, Hammer said, when his parents complained to the U.S. Consulate in Matamoros and he was moved from the prison’s general population to a separate cage, which was chained to a bedpost.
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Steve Brown Loses Battle with Cancer

 Steve Brown, a Hebron resident and former Hebron Volunteer Fire Fighter lost his battle with cancer this morning.

Why Ron Paul Never Fit In On Capitol Hill

This evening, Ron Paul will no longer be a member of Congress.

It has happened before. At the end of this day in January 1977 he was no longer a member of Congress. He had lost by 268 votes out of over 180,000. At the end of this day in 1985, he was no longer a member of Congress. He had resigned to run for the Senate. He did not get the nomination.

Twice he came back. There will not be a third time. He has other fish to catch.

I was on his staff in 1976. I saw Congress close-up. Once was enough. I explained why in 1977: "Confessions of a Washington Reject."

Ron Paul never fit in on Capitol Hill. There are reasons for this. Four reasons.

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CAIR Chief Claims Muslims Discovered America First

Muslims discovered the Americas long before Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, the head of a D.C.-based jihad-linked Islamic lobbying group told a Saudi TV station Dec. 27.

“There are historical accounts according to which the Muslims preceded Columbus, who is said to have discovered the U.S.,” claimed Nihad Awad, the co-founder of the Council on American Islamic Relations.

“Some documents and accounts indicate that Muslim seafarers were the first to reach the U.S., [so] the bottom line is that Islam played a part in the establishment and development of the U.S.,” Awad told the Saudi interviewer, in an interview in a New York studio.
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