Convicted pedophile Earl Bradley will not face a second indictment after state official withdrew charges first filed in April 2010.
Attorney General Joseph “Beau” Biden III withdrew the second indictments so child victims of the former pediatrician would not have to testify against him in court.
“Our prosecution of this case has been guided by two goals – first, to make certain that Earl Bradley spends the rest of his life in prison, and second, to ensure that no victim be required to face him again and have to testify in court about the unspeakable crimes he committed against them,” Biden said.
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Monday, March 18, 2013
TEN YEARS AND A TRILLION DOLLARS
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War.
In October, 2002, I wrote a cover-story about Iraq for the first issue ofAmerican Conservative magazine, entitled “The March to Folly.” My article predicted the impending invasion of Iraq would be a disaster for all concerned.
The only victor of war with Iraq War, I wrote, would be Israel, whose nuclear monopoly and regional domination would be assured. So it has come to be.
Iraq was split into Shia, Sunni and Kurdish regions. Anger against the US reached new intensity. The titanic bill for the Iraq War was $1 trillion, all of its hidden in the ballooning US national debt. Nearly 5,000 US soldiers were killed; some 50,000 wounded, many with grave brain injuries. Iraqi casualties are uncertain, though the total is likely over one million.
Parts of Iraq are contaminated by US and British depleted uranium munitions. Diseases, wiped out under the late Saddam Hussein, have returned. Saddam’s sadistic secret police have been replaced by almost equally cruel security forces of the US-backed Baghdad regime. Once among the most advanced Arab nations, much of Iraq today is ruined. At least it no longer threatens its neighbors.
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In October, 2002, I wrote a cover-story about Iraq for the first issue ofAmerican Conservative magazine, entitled “The March to Folly.” My article predicted the impending invasion of Iraq would be a disaster for all concerned.
The only victor of war with Iraq War, I wrote, would be Israel, whose nuclear monopoly and regional domination would be assured. So it has come to be.
Iraq was split into Shia, Sunni and Kurdish regions. Anger against the US reached new intensity. The titanic bill for the Iraq War was $1 trillion, all of its hidden in the ballooning US national debt. Nearly 5,000 US soldiers were killed; some 50,000 wounded, many with grave brain injuries. Iraqi casualties are uncertain, though the total is likely over one million.
Parts of Iraq are contaminated by US and British depleted uranium munitions. Diseases, wiped out under the late Saddam Hussein, have returned. Saddam’s sadistic secret police have been replaced by almost equally cruel security forces of the US-backed Baghdad regime. Once among the most advanced Arab nations, much of Iraq today is ruined. At least it no longer threatens its neighbors.
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VIDEO: CATHOLIC GRANDMOTHER ASSAULTED OUTSIDE DELAWARE PLANNED PARENTHOOD
A 63-year-old Catholic grandmother says she was attacked and knocked to the ground while filming outside a Planned Parenthood clinic in Wilmington, Del. last week.
Rae Stabosz told TheBlaze she’s part of a regular group that prays outside the clinic. On Wednesday afternoon, when she and another woman were getting ready to leave for the day, an ambulance pulled up to the front of the building. Stabosz took out her iPhone and began to film, at which point she said a woman came out of the Planned Parenthood and demanded she stop taping.
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Rae Stabosz told TheBlaze she’s part of a regular group that prays outside the clinic. On Wednesday afternoon, when she and another woman were getting ready to leave for the day, an ambulance pulled up to the front of the building. Stabosz took out her iPhone and began to film, at which point she said a woman came out of the Planned Parenthood and demanded she stop taping.
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DEMS THREATEN WAGES OF GUN-SUPPORTING SHERIFFS
Email exchange 'definitely implied pay raise bill held up to punish us'
County sheriffs in Colorado say they have received emails indicating state Senate Democrats are using extortion-style tactics to force the sheriffs to provide political cover as Democrats pass a series of gun control bills supported by the Obama administration.
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said the Democrats are desperate to avoid the appearance of partisanship.
County sheriffs in Colorado say they have received emails indicating state Senate Democrats are using extortion-style tactics to force the sheriffs to provide political cover as Democrats pass a series of gun control bills supported by the Obama administration.
El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said the Democrats are desperate to avoid the appearance of partisanship.
SEMPER FI: HERE ARE SOME INCREDIBLE PICTURES OF U.S. MARINES IN 2013
However, perhaps you haven’t seen some of the most recent photos from correspondents embedded with the U.S. Marine Corps. The following images, compiled by Business Insider’s Geoffrey Ingersoll, from January, February, and March 2013 are so good, we thought they were worth a post:
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Cyprus Bailout Risks Europe Bank Runs
You can be forgiven for thinking that you don't need to give a hoot about what's going on in Cyprus this weekend.
After all, it's just a little island somewhere in the Mediterranean.
But what's going on in Cyprus could actually matter — not just to the rest of Europe, but to the rest of the world.
Here's the short version of what's happening:
Cyprus's banks, like many banks in Europe, are bankrupt.
Cyprus went to the Eurozone to get a bailout, the same way Ireland, Greece, and other European countries have.
The Eurozone powers-that-be gave Cyprus a bailout — but with a startling condition that has never before been imposed on any major banking system since the start of the global financial crisis in 2008.
The Eurozone powers-that-be (mainly, Germany) insisted that the depositors in Cyprus's banks pay part of the tab.
Not the bondholders.
After all, it's just a little island somewhere in the Mediterranean.
But what's going on in Cyprus could actually matter — not just to the rest of Europe, but to the rest of the world.
Here's the short version of what's happening:
Cyprus's banks, like many banks in Europe, are bankrupt.
Cyprus went to the Eurozone to get a bailout, the same way Ireland, Greece, and other European countries have.
The Eurozone powers-that-be gave Cyprus a bailout — but with a startling condition that has never before been imposed on any major banking system since the start of the global financial crisis in 2008.
The Eurozone powers-that-be (mainly, Germany) insisted that the depositors in Cyprus's banks pay part of the tab.
Not the bondholders.
Why Does The Devil In 'The Bible' Look Exactly Like President Obama?
Twitter exploded into life during the airing of the latest edition of the Mark Burnett-produced series with most noting the striking similarities between the 44th President and the devil played by actor Mehdi Ouzaani.
The show has been a surprise hit in the ratings, with the religious mini-series attracting 13.1 million viewers on Wednesday - topping television leviathan American Idol's 12.8 million viewers on Wednesday.
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Brooke Mulford Update
Brooke is still in the hospital. Fairly steadily improving, but still having issues with electrolyte balance, particularly potassium and the occasional spike in fever. Keep her in your thoughts tonight and wish her a speedy recovery and trip home! THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT!
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY ON THE PASSAGE OF THE MARYLAND OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY ACT OF 2013
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 18, 2013) – Governor Martin O’Malley today issued the following statement on the final passage of the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013:
“Offshore wind is a potential win-win-win for Maryland. Today’s vote positions our State for greater job creation and opportunity, while moving us forward toward securing a more sustainable energy future. By advancing this promising green technology, together, we have also chosen to do the right thing for our planet; every megawatt-hour of energy we generate from clean wind power, is a megawatt-hour of energy we are not burning into our atmosphere through dirty fossil fuels.
“I’d like to thank Senator Pinsky and Delegate Hucker, who have been long-standing advocates for creating a pathway for offshore wind in our State. I’d also like to recognize the hard work and leadership of Chairman Middleton and Chairman Davis for their commitment to getting this done, and all of the members of the General Assembly who worked to make this a reality for Maryland.
“This is a win for our jobs future, our energy future, and therefore our children’s future.”
“Offshore wind is a potential win-win-win for Maryland. Today’s vote positions our State for greater job creation and opportunity, while moving us forward toward securing a more sustainable energy future. By advancing this promising green technology, together, we have also chosen to do the right thing for our planet; every megawatt-hour of energy we generate from clean wind power, is a megawatt-hour of energy we are not burning into our atmosphere through dirty fossil fuels.
“I’d like to thank Senator Pinsky and Delegate Hucker, who have been long-standing advocates for creating a pathway for offshore wind in our State. I’d also like to recognize the hard work and leadership of Chairman Middleton and Chairman Davis for their commitment to getting this done, and all of the members of the General Assembly who worked to make this a reality for Maryland.
“This is a win for our jobs future, our energy future, and therefore our children’s future.”
Eric Holder: Organized Crime’s Man Of The Year
If I were a high level criminal, I would sleep with a life-sized blow-up doll of Eric Holder. How could I not love this man?
When it comes to the drug war, we wouldn’t even have one, and that would be very, very bad for very, very big business.
Prohibition is good for big business. It allows for the creation of extraordinary after cost profits while keeping competitors under control.
When you can grow your own weed or get it from your neighbor, the profit drains out of it. If you can grow Asteraceae, you can grow Cannabis. Who the hell would drop four bills for a lid of daisies?
Money laundering? No problem if you do it on a large enough scale. Government keeps the small players out of illegal activities and collects small penalties, commissions really, for not prosecuting the big boys. That is racketeering. HSBC and Wachovia come to mind.
Eric Holder has gone from the role to chief law enforcement officer of the people to a collector of commissions for providing protection to high level criminals.
If you say something the government doesn’t like, he will send a drone for your ass. It seems about the only punishable crimes left in America are speaking out and smoking dope.
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When it comes to the drug war, we wouldn’t even have one, and that would be very, very bad for very, very big business.
Prohibition is good for big business. It allows for the creation of extraordinary after cost profits while keeping competitors under control.
When you can grow your own weed or get it from your neighbor, the profit drains out of it. If you can grow Asteraceae, you can grow Cannabis. Who the hell would drop four bills for a lid of daisies?
Money laundering? No problem if you do it on a large enough scale. Government keeps the small players out of illegal activities and collects small penalties, commissions really, for not prosecuting the big boys. That is racketeering. HSBC and Wachovia come to mind.
Eric Holder has gone from the role to chief law enforcement officer of the people to a collector of commissions for providing protection to high level criminals.
If you say something the government doesn’t like, he will send a drone for your ass. It seems about the only punishable crimes left in America are speaking out and smoking dope.
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RAND PAUL 2016
The GOP of old has grown stale and moss-covered. I don’t think we need to name any names, do we? Our party is encumbered by an inconsistent approach to freedom. The new GOP will need to embrace liberty in both the economic and the personal sphere. If we’re going to have a Republican party that can win, liberty needs to be the backbone of the GOP. We must have a message that is broad, our vision must be broad, and that vision must be based on freedom.
There are millions of Americans, young and old, native and immigrant, black, white and brown, who simply seek to live free, to practice a religion, free to choose where their kids go to school, free to choose their own health care, free to keep the fruits of their labor, free to live without government constantly being on their back. I will stand for them. I will stand for you. I will stand for our prosperity and our freedom, and I ask everyone who values liberty to stand with me. Thank you. God bless America.
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Member Of Music Group "The Spinners" Dies in FL
A former lead singer of the soul music group "The Spinners" has died in Orlando.
A statement released Monday by the manager of the rhythm and blues group said Bobbie Smith passed away Saturday morning due to complications from pneumonia and influenza. He was 76.
The statement says Smith had been diagnosed with lung cancer in November.
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2013 Golden Gloves
Hello All,
Well Main St Gym wrapped up our participation in the 2013 Golden Gloves Saturday night. With Rudy Calixto putting on a real show.
Our kids all fought well and we got 2 champions and 3 silver medals.
We are all very proud of them and they did Salisbury and Main St Gym proud.
Thank You all. Coach Hal
Landover MD. Calixto duo Champs
Younger brother Rudy Calixto had to put in three hard rounds of fighting to get his well deserved win against Cornell Gray of Kennilworth Boxing in DC. “Rudy was very impressive on a number of levels, he listened well to instructions then executed them to land clean punches while evading his opponents offenses.” said Coach Chernoff.
“It’s in the book now, no matter what happens in their lives, no one can take the 2013 Golden Gloves Championship from them. They earned it , they own it and we are all very proud of them” He added
Other Main St Gym boxes feel just short of the the number one spot including 9 year old Erick Acosta. In a very close bout against Mohammed Robinson of UMAR Boxing. The fight, that was virtually a coin toss garnered Acosta the Silver Medal for 2013.
Kobe Moore lost by decision against Donte Baypop of No Excuse Boxing, to take home the Silver. Brother Corey Moore also had to settle for the Silver after his Championship loss last week.
Open Class 152lb boxer Shawn Woodford lost on points in his preliminary bout Saturday night finishing Main St Gym’s participation in this years 2013 Golden Gloves. The final count was 2 gold medals and 3 silvers.
Well Main St Gym wrapped up our participation in the 2013 Golden Gloves Saturday night. With Rudy Calixto putting on a real show.
Our kids all fought well and we got 2 champions and 3 silver medals.
Please put this information below out for the public as these kids fought their hearts out and will be right back in the gym training Monday night.
We are all very proud of them and they did Salisbury and Main St Gym proud.
Thank You all. Coach Hal
Landover MD. Calixto duo Champs
In the third week of the the Maryland/DC Golden Gloves, Main St Gym came away with two Champions. Brothers Ivan Calixto and Rudy Calixto were crowned 2013 Golden Gloves Champs after Ivan won the 119lb 14yr-15 yr division by walkover after his opponent failed appear in the ring after making weight. “Ivan was prepared for this Championship bout and we were wrapped, gloved and heading to the ring, when the loudspeaker called me to the judges table to tell me that our opponent was gone. It was a real let down for Ivan who wanted so badly to take the test. “ said Coach Hal Chernoff. Ivan is getting a reputation for his skills, speed and power. I can’t say why his opponent wasn’t there, al I can say is that he was and he was ready to do battle.
Younger brother Rudy Calixto had to put in three hard rounds of fighting to get his well deserved win against Cornell Gray of Kennilworth Boxing in DC. “Rudy was very impressive on a number of levels, he listened well to instructions then executed them to land clean punches while evading his opponents offenses.” said Coach Chernoff.
“It’s in the book now, no matter what happens in their lives, no one can take the 2013 Golden Gloves Championship from them. They earned it , they own it and we are all very proud of them” He added
Other Main St Gym boxes feel just short of the the number one spot including 9 year old Erick Acosta. In a very close bout against Mohammed Robinson of UMAR Boxing. The fight, that was virtually a coin toss garnered Acosta the Silver Medal for 2013.
Kobe Moore lost by decision against Donte Baypop of No Excuse Boxing, to take home the Silver. Brother Corey Moore also had to settle for the Silver after his Championship loss last week.
Open Class 152lb boxer Shawn Woodford lost on points in his preliminary bout Saturday night finishing Main St Gym’s participation in this years 2013 Golden Gloves. The final count was 2 gold medals and 3 silvers.
US Says Hunger Strike Grows to 21 at Guantanamo
A Guantanamo Bay prison spokesman says 21 men are on hunger strike in a widening protest at the U.S. base in Cuba.
Navy Capt. Robert Durand says eight men are being fed with a liquid nutrient mix to prevent dangerous weight loss. Two men are at the prison hospital being treated for dehydration. The military says none are in immediate danger from the strike.
Lawyers for prisoners say the men are protesting their indefinite confinement and what they consider intrusive searches of their Qurans.
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Navy Capt. Robert Durand says eight men are being fed with a liquid nutrient mix to prevent dangerous weight loss. Two men are at the prison hospital being treated for dehydration. The military says none are in immediate danger from the strike.
Lawyers for prisoners say the men are protesting their indefinite confinement and what they consider intrusive searches of their Qurans.
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Vehicle Fuel Economy Has Biggest U.S. Gain Since 1975
Fuel economy of vehicles sold in the U.S. last year had the sharpest gains in almost four decades, as foreign automakers Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (7267), Volkswagen AG (VOW) andMazda Motor Corp. (7261) had the most efficient fleets.
An annual report by the Environmental Protection Agency showed new cars and trucks had a 16 percent gain in fuel efficiency in the past five years, to 23.8 miles per gallon. Preliminary data shows an average increase of 1.4 mpg in 2012 from the previous year, which in part was attributed to the drop in Japanese vehicle production after the March 2011 tsunami, the EPA said.
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An annual report by the Environmental Protection Agency showed new cars and trucks had a 16 percent gain in fuel efficiency in the past five years, to 23.8 miles per gallon. Preliminary data shows an average increase of 1.4 mpg in 2012 from the previous year, which in part was attributed to the drop in Japanese vehicle production after the March 2011 tsunami, the EPA said.
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Thieves in Half-Billion Dollar Art Heist Identified By FBI
Twenty-three years to the day that thieves stole irreplaceable artwork from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, federal authorities announced they had identified the people responsible for the half-billion dollar heist.
"We have identified the thieves who are members of a criminal organization with a base in the mid-Atlantic states and New England," said Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge of the FBI's Boston office.
On the night of March 18, 1990, two thieves posed as Boston police officers. Once inside the museum, they tied up the guards and left with 13 masterpieces, including works by Degas and Rembrandt, valued at a total of $500 million.
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"We have identified the thieves who are members of a criminal organization with a base in the mid-Atlantic states and New England," said Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge of the FBI's Boston office.
On the night of March 18, 1990, two thieves posed as Boston police officers. Once inside the museum, they tied up the guards and left with 13 masterpieces, including works by Degas and Rembrandt, valued at a total of $500 million.
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Md. School District Clamps Down On Hugs At School
WASHINGTON - As part of new guidelines that officials say are intended to protect students, hugs from visitors who are not a child's parent are banned in St. Mary's County public elementary schools.
The Southern Maryland Newspapers report that the new rules say parents who visit a cafeteria should refrain from touching or hugging children other than their own.
Parents can also only give homemade food to their own child. All foods brought in for celebrations are limited to store-bought items with a list of ingredients provided, as a precaution for kids with food allergies.
The county student handbook for the 2012-2013 school year says visitors must sign in at a school's front office, but Southern Maryland Newspapers reports the new guidelines also call for a visitor's picture to be taken by a computer camera.
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The Southern Maryland Newspapers report that the new rules say parents who visit a cafeteria should refrain from touching or hugging children other than their own.
Parents can also only give homemade food to their own child. All foods brought in for celebrations are limited to store-bought items with a list of ingredients provided, as a precaution for kids with food allergies.
The county student handbook for the 2012-2013 school year says visitors must sign in at a school's front office, but Southern Maryland Newspapers reports the new guidelines also call for a visitor's picture to be taken by a computer camera.
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Obama Will Use Nixon-Era Law To Fight Climate Change
President Barack Obama is preparing to tell all federal agencies for the first time that they should consider the impact on global warming before approving major projects, from pipelines to highways.
The result could be significant delays for natural gas- export facilities, ports for coal sales to Asia, and even new forest roads, industry lobbyists warn.
“It’s got us very freaked out,” said Ross Eisenberg, vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers, a Washington-based group that represents 11,000 companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Southern Co. (SO) The standards, which constitute guidance for agencies and not new regulations, are set to be issued in the coming weeks, according to lawyers briefed by administration officials.
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The result could be significant delays for natural gas- export facilities, ports for coal sales to Asia, and even new forest roads, industry lobbyists warn.
“It’s got us very freaked out,” said Ross Eisenberg, vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers, a Washington-based group that represents 11,000 companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. (XOM) and Southern Co. (SO) The standards, which constitute guidance for agencies and not new regulations, are set to be issued in the coming weeks, according to lawyers briefed by administration officials.
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NYC Mayor Wants Stores to Hide Cigarettes
The billionaire former smoker has made anti-tobacco efforts a major part of his mayoralty and private philanthropy.
Bloomberg banned smoking in bars and restaurants during his first term, a move that was not common at the time. He has also donated hundreds of millions to programs that seek to curb smoking around the world.
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