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Friday, August 09, 2013
Unreal
An injured Army vet has won an employment discrimination lawsuit against the FBI. Justin Slaby of Stafford lost his hand to a grenade explosion during an Army training accident. He then applied to be a special agent with the FBI. Slaby says trainers at the FBI Academy in Quantico discriminated against him. He says they forced him to shoot a gun with his left hand but did not impose the same requirement on other candidates. The FBI has transferred one supervisor involved in the incident. It has refused to comment on the ruling.
Swallowing Your Own Medicine
Talk about swallowing your own medicine: The Office of Personnel Management has published a proposed rule explaining how members of Congress and their staff will choose health coverage for next year. No longer will they have access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan. Instead, lawmakers and their direct hires will pick a plan through the new health care exchanges that go online Oct. 1. That's because Congress included the requirement in the Affordable Care Act. Unlike the general public, those on Capitol Hill won't be able to take advantage of tax credits. But they'll still get contributions from the federal government, as their employer, to defray the cost of the insurance premiums.
New Hampshire Woman Who Lies About Dying Father To Get Out Of Ticket Arrested
Carley Williams, 28, of Nashua, spun a tale so elaborate about rushing to the hospital to see her father with stage four cancer that State Trooper Christopher J. Cummings let her go — that is, until finding his obituary online dated five years ago.
A New Hampshire woman who sobbed her way out of a speeding ticket by claiming she was rushing to her father's deathbed was arrested two days later when confronted with his obituary — dated five years ago.
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A New Hampshire woman who sobbed her way out of a speeding ticket by claiming she was rushing to her father's deathbed was arrested two days later when confronted with his obituary — dated five years ago.
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O'Malley Names New Information Technology Head
Governor Martin O'Malley has named a new secretary of the Maryland Department of Information Technology.
The Governor announced Thursday that Isabel FitzGerald will lead the department.
“I am pleased Isabel has chosen to serve the people of Maryland as our State’s Secretary of Information Technology,” Governor O’Malley said. “At the Department of Human Resources, she worked diligently to improve data security, and implement new and innovative strategies to provide infrastructure and support for Maryland’s most disadvantaged residents. With her exceptional talents, skills and experience, I am confident that the Department will flourish under her leadership.”
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The Governor announced Thursday that Isabel FitzGerald will lead the department.
“I am pleased Isabel has chosen to serve the people of Maryland as our State’s Secretary of Information Technology,” Governor O’Malley said. “At the Department of Human Resources, she worked diligently to improve data security, and implement new and innovative strategies to provide infrastructure and support for Maryland’s most disadvantaged residents. With her exceptional talents, skills and experience, I am confident that the Department will flourish under her leadership.”
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Domino's Customer Appreciation Day Today, Medium Cheese Pizza $3.99
The Domino's in Berlin has this special.
Medium with two toppings $5.99 ALL stores.
Medium with two toppings $5.99 ALL stores.
Amazon Is Selling This $1.45 Million Monet In Its New 'Fine Art' Section, And The Reviews Are Hilarious
Amazon's new Fine Art and Collectibles section just launched yesterday, and it is already getting less-than-stellar reviews.
One of the most vocal opponents is economist Tyler Cowen, who says that much of the art is low quality and overpriced. "It looks like dealers trying to unload unwanted, hard to sell inventory at sucker prices," he wrote on Marginal Revolution.
Most of the items by famous painters — including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Míro — are lithographs, mady by a delicate printing process that uses oil and water on an aluminum plate to make copies. Since there are multiple renditions available, these are usually much less expensive than a typical painting.
But there are a few original paintings for sale. The most expensive is a Norman Rockwell for $4.85 million. There's also a Claude Monet painting titled "L'Enfant a la tasse, a portrait de Jean Monet" from 1868 available for $1.45 million.
The Monet is getting particular attention from Amazon reviewers who find the new section — and its prices — absolutely ridiculous.
Below are some of the best comments about the painting.
"L'Enfant a la tasse, a portrait de Jean Monet" (1868) by Claude Monet.
"USED? PAINTING HAS CRACKS!"
"For as much as I paid I'm a little upset that this isn't a new painting. You can see OBVIOUS cracks and I'm worried that the artwork has had several owners before me. I might return to Amazon if I can't get in touch with the seller. 1 out of 5 stars."
"stupid"
"BUYER BEWARE: THIS ITEM IS IN FRENCH. There is no English version. I purchased this product and couldn't understand a word of it."
"BUYER BEWARE: THIS ITEM IS IN FRENCH. There is no English version. I purchased this product and couldn't understand a word of it."
"The meme has no caption!"
"Pros: Delivered as promised, packed well.
"Pros: Delivered as promised, packed well.
Cons: Stupid picture of some kid, and it's old. And the kid that painted it left their signature right on the painting where everyone can see it; ego much?"
Overall: This was a waste of money, I'll never buy any memes by this Jean woman ever again."
"Eww, as if"
"My friend Dionne advised me against buying a Monet, and I should have listened. From far away, it's okay, but up close it's a big old mess."
"My friend Dionne advised me against buying a Monet, and I should have listened. From far away, it's okay, but up close it's a big old mess."
"THIS IS THE REAL THING, BEWARE OF "MANET" RIP-OFFS!"
"I've been a fan of Monet since the early days and this is a serviceable example of his mid-period stuff, not too fancy but gets the job done and gives an idea of what he's like for people who aren't ready to make up their minds about Waterlilies or Impression, Sunrise. But I really wrote this review to warn casual searchers that some bunch of opportunists are trying to rip off the unwary or inexperienced browser by flooding Amazon with their cheap replicas, under the confusingly similar name "Manet". Remember, it's "Monet", with the "o" that is the real thing. Apparently it's permitted by the Terms of Conditions for people to sell "Manet" product, as long as (when pushed!) they admit somewhere in the fine print that their "Manet" paintings aren't genuine Monets. Seems as unethical as hell to me, but I guess all we fans can do is warn the gullible."
"I've been a fan of Monet since the early days and this is a serviceable example of his mid-period stuff, not too fancy but gets the job done and gives an idea of what he's like for people who aren't ready to make up their minds about Waterlilies or Impression, Sunrise. But I really wrote this review to warn casual searchers that some bunch of opportunists are trying to rip off the unwary or inexperienced browser by flooding Amazon with their cheap replicas, under the confusingly similar name "Manet". Remember, it's "Monet", with the "o" that is the real thing. Apparently it's permitted by the Terms of Conditions for people to sell "Manet" product, as long as (when pushed!) they admit somewhere in the fine print that their "Manet" paintings aren't genuine Monets. Seems as unethical as hell to me, but I guess all we fans can do is warn the gullible."
"Amateur Hour"
"I was seriously considering purchasing this item, but I can't get beyond my suspicion that the artist doesn't know how to draw hands. The clumsy attempt to hide them behind a misshapen bowl just screams AMATEUR."
"I was seriously considering purchasing this item, but I can't get beyond my suspicion that the artist doesn't know how to draw hands. The clumsy attempt to hide them behind a misshapen bowl just screams AMATEUR."
White House Tours Cancelled, But Lobbyists Still Get In
The White House cancelled all tours, effective March 9, 2013, citing budget cuts necessitated by sequestration. But the work of the White House must go on, so President Obama met with Tony Podesta, one of the top lobbyists in D.C., on April 18, 2013. Podesta’s 2013 clients, according to the Center for Responsive Politics, include: Google, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Solar Reserve — an Energy Department loan guarantee recipient tied to Solyndra – and some of the energy drink companies that Senate Democrats have recently decided to target for increased regulation, such as Monster Energy and Rockstar, Inc. (White House visitor logs say that 412 people were in that meeting, so it seems likely Podesta was there for the Greek Independence Day reception hosted by the president.)
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Rizzi's Roost Car Show
Saturday, September 7, 2013 will be the 1st Annual "Rizzi's Roost" Car show in memory of TONY RIZZI.
The event will be held on the grounds of First Baptist Church of Princess, Anne. Maryland 11793 Crisfield Lane
Registration is from 9am until 10am for a fee of 10.00 dollars.
There will be music, food and drinks for sale. I am looking for someone to do face painting. If any of you out there have contacts for that will you please share with me????
This is a fundraiser to raise awareness for ALS.
The show is free for all guests. Car lovers may register their "beautiful antiques" for a small fee of 10.00. Could you please forward this email to all car lovers???
"RIZZI'S ROOST CAR SHOW
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 10: 00 an until 2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Princess Anne 11793 Crisfield Lane
REGISTRATION 9 am until 10am nominal fee of $10.00
Participant AWARDS
"Dash Plaque"to the first 25 registered cars
PURPOSE: To Raise AWARENESS of ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
FOOD FOR SALE !!!!!!
The event will be held on the grounds of First Baptist Church of Princess, Anne. Maryland 11793 Crisfield Lane
Registration is from 9am until 10am for a fee of 10.00 dollars.
There will be music, food and drinks for sale. I am looking for someone to do face painting. If any of you out there have contacts for that will you please share with me????
This is a fundraiser to raise awareness for ALS.
The show is free for all guests. Car lovers may register their "beautiful antiques" for a small fee of 10.00. Could you please forward this email to all car lovers???
"RIZZI'S ROOST CAR SHOW
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 10: 00 an until 2:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Princess Anne 11793 Crisfield Lane
REGISTRATION 9 am until 10am nominal fee of $10.00
Participant AWARDS
"Dash Plaque"to the first 25 registered cars
PURPOSE: To Raise AWARENESS of ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
FOOD FOR SALE !!!!!!
Bel Air Residents Frustrated with Obamacare & White House Scandals
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. hosted a town hall event on Tuesday August 6 in Bel Air, MD to take questions and hear the concerns of people in Maryland's First District. Many voiced their frustration with Obamacare and the scandals that are plaguing this administration from the IRS targeting conservative groups, the NSA snooping, and the coverup in Benghazi.
Berlin Little League on ESPN At 3pm
UPDATE: Berlin's Game Postponed Till Saturday
Due to rain, the semi-finals of the Mid-Atlantic Regional baseball tournament in Connecticut have been postponed until Saturday. Berlin will play in the second game with the first game at 2 p.m. Saturday. ESPN is still expected to televise the game, according to early indications.
The Dispatch
UPDATE: Berlin Little League Game DelayedRain has pushed back the 11 a.m. start of the other semifinal not involving Berlin this morning up in Connecticut for the Mid-Atlantic Regionals. We will update when we know of the new start time and whether it will still be televised on ESPN or an associated network. Berlin was scheduled to play at 3 p.m. but the weather delay will push that back.
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| Picture courtesy of Berlin Little League Facebook Page |
Berlin jumped out to quick 2-0 record in pool play last weekend with a narrow 5-4 win over New Jersey in the tournament opener on Friday, followed by a 6-2 win over Delaware last Saturday. After an off day on Sunday, Berlin was back in action on Monday morning against Washington D.C. with a chance to improve to 3-0 and all but assure themselves a spot in the semifinals.
The top four seeds among the six teams in the region would advance to the nationally televised semifinals, and at 2-0 with two still to play, Berlin appeared well on their way to advancing. However, Berlin dropped a couple of tough games on Monday and Tuesday and fell to 2-2 in pool play. Berlin had to wait for final results in other games on Tuesday to find out if it would advance.
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The Architect Of Destruction
"Obama comes from a community organizer background where it's us against them. But that's not who we are. And that's not the position the leader of our Nation should take."– Dr. Benjamin Carson
Obama appears to be a tormented man who is filled with resentment, anger, and disdain for anyone of an opinion or view other than his. He acts in the most hateful, spiteful, malevolent, vindictive ways in order to manipulate and maintain power and control over others. Perhaps because, as a child, he grew up around family members and mentors who instilled him with an abiding bitterness toward the U.S. That bitterness seems not to have left him.
It is not the color of his skin that is a problem – for anyone in America. Rather it is the blackness that fills his soul and the hollowness in his heart where there should be abiding pride and love for this country.
Think: Have we ever heard Obama speak lovingly of the U.S. or its people, with deep appreciation and genuine respect for our history, our customs, our sufferings and our blessings? Has he ever revealed that, like most patriotic Americans, he gets "goose bumps" when a band plays "The Star Spangled Banner," or sheds a tear when he hears a beautiful rendition of "America the Beautiful?" Does his heart burst with pride when millions of American flags wave on a National holiday – or is he moved to sadness and reflection when someone plays "taps" on a trumpet? Has he ever felt the depth of our admiration of the military, as lovers of those who keep America free feel when soldiers march by? It is doubtful – because Obama did not grow up sharing our experiences or our values. He did not sit at the knee of a grandfather or uncle who showed his medals and told of the bravery of his fellow troops as they fought and tramped through foreign lands sacrificing for a cause greater than their own lives. He didn't have grandparents who told stories of suffering and then coming to America, penniless, and the opportunities they had for building a business and life for their children.
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Obama appears to be a tormented man who is filled with resentment, anger, and disdain for anyone of an opinion or view other than his. He acts in the most hateful, spiteful, malevolent, vindictive ways in order to manipulate and maintain power and control over others. Perhaps because, as a child, he grew up around family members and mentors who instilled him with an abiding bitterness toward the U.S. That bitterness seems not to have left him.
It is not the color of his skin that is a problem – for anyone in America. Rather it is the blackness that fills his soul and the hollowness in his heart where there should be abiding pride and love for this country.
Think: Have we ever heard Obama speak lovingly of the U.S. or its people, with deep appreciation and genuine respect for our history, our customs, our sufferings and our blessings? Has he ever revealed that, like most patriotic Americans, he gets "goose bumps" when a band plays "The Star Spangled Banner," or sheds a tear when he hears a beautiful rendition of "America the Beautiful?" Does his heart burst with pride when millions of American flags wave on a National holiday – or is he moved to sadness and reflection when someone plays "taps" on a trumpet? Has he ever felt the depth of our admiration of the military, as lovers of those who keep America free feel when soldiers march by? It is doubtful – because Obama did not grow up sharing our experiences or our values. He did not sit at the knee of a grandfather or uncle who showed his medals and told of the bravery of his fellow troops as they fought and tramped through foreign lands sacrificing for a cause greater than their own lives. He didn't have grandparents who told stories of suffering and then coming to America, penniless, and the opportunities they had for building a business and life for their children.
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Officials Continue Investigating High Number Of Dolphin Strandings Along Eastern Shore
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has declared an unusual mortality event for bottlenose dolphins in the Mid-Atlantic region.
They say more than 120 dolphins have died off five states since July. That's seven times the historic average.
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Seafood Feast & Peach Festival
Seafood Feast-I-Val
August 10, 2013
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast and more, on the shores of the Choptank River. This event is held annually at Governor's Hall at Sailwinds Park on the Choptank River, in historic Cambridge. Enjoy live entertainment, craft sales, door prizes and displays. Rain or shine.
The Seafood Feast-I-Val was chosen by the American Bus Association as one of the top 100 group tour events in the United States.
The all-you-can-eat menu includes steamed crabs, fried fish, crab soup, fried clams, BBQ chicken, sweet potato fries, ranch fries, watermelon, corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes, hot dogs, cake and freeze pops. Soft drinks are included in the price; beer is sold by the cup.
Plus live music by Golden Touch, car show, historic town tours, and more. Feast-I-Val hours are from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Free Parking!
Advance ticket prices are $35 for adults, $10 for children (5-12 years), and free for children under 2. At the door, the price is $40 for adults; children's prices will remain the same. For more information, call Kathy at 410.228.1211 or email seafoodfeastival@yahoo.com. To purchase tickets, go towww.seafoodfeastival.com.
Event Website: http://www.seafoodfeastival.com/
Seafood Feast-I-Val
Aug 10th
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Peach Festival
August 10, 2013
Join us for the celebration of this annual summertime favorite! Featuring sun-ripened peaches, mouth-watering pies, delicious fritters, home-made cobbler, authentic Eastern Shore crab cakes, cool refreshing ice cream, unique vendors and more! You won't want to miss out on this summer event that people look forward to all year long.
The festival will be held at the Antioch United Methodist Church. Directions from Cambridge: From Route 50 East, turn right on Route 16. Go about 4 miles. Make a slight right at Dailsville Road; continue for 3.5 miles. Turn left at Town Point Road. Church is a mile on the left at 1742 Town Point Road.
For more information, call 410-228-4723.
The event benefits Antioch Methodist Church.
The festival will be held at the Antioch United Methodist Church. Directions from Cambridge: From Route 50 East, turn right on Route 16. Go about 4 miles. Make a slight right at Dailsville Road; continue for 3.5 miles. Turn left at Town Point Road. Church is a mile on the left at 1742 Town Point Road.
For more information, call 410-228-4723.
The event benefits Antioch Methodist Church.
Times Have Changed
Washington, DC, 1914.
Not so thoughty having those horses run on a railroad tracks.
(thoughty? must have been a popular word back in the day)
Employers Show "Strong Distaste" For The 3 Million Long-Term Unemployed
There are still more than 3 million Americans who have been unemployed for more than 52 weeks and, as WSJ reports, economists (via recent studies) worry they will never work again. Of course, with benefits at such heights (and work punished), it is not surprising but on the demand side, for the long-term unemployed, interview "callback rates decrease dramatically at 9 months of unemployment." Worst still, for those applying for medium-to-low skilled jobs (so the majority), being long-term unemployed reduced interview requests by 20% - the equivalent of shaving four years of work experience off their resumes. Critically, one study found employers showed "a strong distaste for applicants with long spells of non-employment."
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NBC’s Hillary Miniseries A ‘Total Nightmare For NBC News’…Says An NBC News Journalist
NBC News’ political director said Thursday his own network’s upcoming miniseries on Hillary Clinton will be a “total nightmare for NBC News.”
“There’s this giant firewall, we have nothing to do with it, we know that we’d love probably to be as critical, or whatever it is going to be, if it comes out. But there’s nothing we can do about it,” Chuck Todd said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
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“There’s this giant firewall, we have nothing to do with it, we know that we’d love probably to be as critical, or whatever it is going to be, if it comes out. But there’s nothing we can do about it,” Chuck Todd said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.”
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