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Friday, October 18, 2013
Accident Last Night In Pittsville
Eastern Shore Fire/EMS/Police Breaking News
Wicomico | station 7 pittsville | mvc w/ rescue | Pittsville rd/ Bob Smith rd | reported to be one patient trapped
- Eastern Shore Fire/EMS/Police Breaking News Extensive extraction, door pop, roof removal and dash roll heavy intrusion #08
- Eastern Shore Fire/EMS/Police Breaking News Command advised situation under control. Ems will be transporting one priority 1 patient.
Americans Have Lost VIRTUALLY ALL Of Our Constitutional Rights
This post explains the liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights – the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution – and provides a scorecard on the extent of the loss of each right. (This is an updated version of an essay we wrote in February. Unfortunately, a lot of information has come out since then.)
First Amendment
The 1st Amendment protects speech, religion, assembly and the press:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The Supreme Court has also interpreted the First Amendment as protecting freedom of association.
However, the government is arresting those speaking out… and violently crushing peaceful assemblies which attempt to petition the government for redress.
A federal judge found that the law allowing indefinite detention of Americans without due process has a “chilling effect” on free speech. And see this and this.
There are also enacted laws allowing the secret service to arrest anyone protesting near the president or other designated folks (that might explain incidents like this).
Mass spying by the NSA violates our freedom of association [28].
The threat of being labeled a terrorist for exercising our First Amendment rights certainly violates the First Amendment. The government is using laws to crush dissent, and it’s gotten so bad that even U.S. Supreme Court justices are saying that we are descending into tyranny.
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First Amendment
The 1st Amendment protects speech, religion, assembly and the press:Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The Supreme Court has also interpreted the First Amendment as protecting freedom of association.
However, the government is arresting those speaking out… and violently crushing peaceful assemblies which attempt to petition the government for redress.
A federal judge found that the law allowing indefinite detention of Americans without due process has a “chilling effect” on free speech. And see this and this.
There are also enacted laws allowing the secret service to arrest anyone protesting near the president or other designated folks (that might explain incidents like this).
Mass spying by the NSA violates our freedom of association [28].
The threat of being labeled a terrorist for exercising our First Amendment rights certainly violates the First Amendment. The government is using laws to crush dissent, and it’s gotten so bad that even U.S. Supreme Court justices are saying that we are descending into tyranny.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
McConnell-Reid Deal Includes $3 Billion Earmark For Kentucky Project
A proposal to end the government shutdown and avoid default orchestrated by Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Leader Harry Reid includes a nearly $3 billion earmark for a Kentucky project.
Language in a draft of the McConnell-Reid deal (see page 13, section 123) provided to WFPL News shows a provision that increases funding for the massive Olmsted Dam Lock in Paducah, Ky., from $775 million to nearly $2.9 billion.
The dam is considered an important project for the state and region in regards to water traffic along the Ohio River.
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Language in a draft of the McConnell-Reid deal (see page 13, section 123) provided to WFPL News shows a provision that increases funding for the massive Olmsted Dam Lock in Paducah, Ky., from $775 million to nearly $2.9 billion.
The dam is considered an important project for the state and region in regards to water traffic along the Ohio River.
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COLO. MOMS PUSH BACK ON DATA MINING AND ‘BIG BUSINESS’ MOVING FORWARD IN SCHOOLS
“I went to my first school board meeting in August, completely unaware of what was going on (in the Jefferson County School District),” Flynn told TheBlaze in a phone interview. While she sat there, “I had a pit in my stomach.”
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Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release 10-17-13
Sheriff Impersonator ChargedMr. Michael Sponseller, 43 of Girdletree Md. has been charged with impersonating a police officer.
Mr. Sponseller had placed an ad on Craig’s list in an attempt to sell dogs. Mr. Sponseller engaged in an argument with a subject over the internet E Mail in regards to the legality of selling dogs on Craig’s list. Mr. Sponseller allegedly identified himself as Sheriff Reggie Mason and threatened to arrest the subject for harassing him about the ad on Craig’s list. Detectives obtained the E mail exchanges Mr. Sponsellerexchanged with the subject that showed Mr. Sponseller identifying himself as Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason. Mr. Sponseller was charged as impersonating a police officer and is awaiting trial.
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the community that Sheriff Mason does not utilize Craig’s list to sell Animals or other items and has not engaged in Email Exchanges with anyone over Craig’s list. Michael Sponseller
Mr. Sponseller had placed an ad on Craig’s list in an attempt to sell dogs. Mr. Sponseller engaged in an argument with a subject over the internet E Mail in regards to the legality of selling dogs on Craig’s list. Mr. Sponseller allegedly identified himself as Sheriff Reggie Mason and threatened to arrest the subject for harassing him about the ad on Craig’s list. Detectives obtained the E mail exchanges Mr. Sponsellerexchanged with the subject that showed Mr. Sponseller identifying himself as Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason. Mr. Sponseller was charged as impersonating a police officer and is awaiting trial.
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the community that Sheriff Mason does not utilize Craig’s list to sell Animals or other items and has not engaged in Email Exchanges with anyone over Craig’s list. Michael Sponseller
Stenographer Pulled From House Floor After Shouting During Vote
A House stenographer was physically pulled off the chamber floor after she started shouting during a Wednesday night vote.
Minutes before House members passed a bill to end a 16-day government shutdown and raise the nation's debt limit, the woman began shouting before she was grabbed by security officials and quickly taken off the floor. As authorities whisked her through the Speaker's Lobby, where reporters had gathered to watch the vote, she shouted, "God bless America."
As security personnel held her in an adjacent hallway, she shouted, "He will not be mocked," and, "Praise be to God."
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Minutes before House members passed a bill to end a 16-day government shutdown and raise the nation's debt limit, the woman began shouting before she was grabbed by security officials and quickly taken off the floor. As authorities whisked her through the Speaker's Lobby, where reporters had gathered to watch the vote, she shouted, "God bless America."
As security personnel held her in an adjacent hallway, she shouted, "He will not be mocked," and, "Praise be to God."
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ObamaCare Sign-Up Numbers Begin To Emerge
The federal government has not yet released its own enrollment figures. But private firms and analysts have taken a crack at it.
One private-sector analysis showed that, during the first week, less than 1 percent of those who tried to register were able to enroll in a health care plan.
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Military Drill Gives Bowie Residents A Scare
After hearing a loud boom followed by sounds of what appeared to be explosions around 3:30 a.m., Mary Lampe, 70, of Bowie, said her husband, Don, promptly called 911.
“We thought it was gunfire, and it sounded like it was coming from the direction of Melford,” said Mary Lampe, who lives on Forest Drive, recalling the Oct. 7 incident. “It was disturbing to be honest.”
At 4:23 a.m., a Prince George’s County police helicopter crew that was surveying the area discovered the sounds were coming from an unannounced military training exercise in Davidsonville, said Bowie Police Chief John K. Nesky.
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“We thought it was gunfire, and it sounded like it was coming from the direction of Melford,” said Mary Lampe, who lives on Forest Drive, recalling the Oct. 7 incident. “It was disturbing to be honest.”
At 4:23 a.m., a Prince George’s County police helicopter crew that was surveying the area discovered the sounds were coming from an unannounced military training exercise in Davidsonville, said Bowie Police Chief John K. Nesky.
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Transsexual Woman Denied Breast Cancer Screening By Planned Parenthood
That dose also does put me at an elevated risk for a variety of tumors, including breast cancer. --BlairBlair began to notice an unusual breast growth, so she went to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains in Denver for a mammogram paid for by the Women's Wellness Connection. That's a state-run program which offers free cancer screenings for women living on low incomes.
I don't have any health insurance. --BlairMore
State Roundup, October 17, 2013
GUN LAW TRIAL SET: A trial date is set for early next year in a challenge by gun owners, stores and firearms advocacy groups who seek to overturn new Maryland gun laws that went into effect this month, reports Andrea Noble for the Washington Times. A four-day trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 10 after the plaintiffs and the state agreed to an expedited schedule, according to recent filings in federal court on one of the cases.
STRUCTURAL DEFICITS LOOMING: Like a chronic skin rash that keeps coming back, the persistent structural deficits that legislators thought they had almost cured earlier this year are looming again for fiscal 2015, reports Len Lazarick in MarylandReporter.com. Chief policy analyst Warren Deschenaux told the Spending Affordability Committee Wednesday that there now appears to be a $400 million potential gap in next year’s budget.
JOBLESS INSURANCE TAX CUTS: The unemployment insurance tax rates paid by most Maryland businesses will be cut by up to 70% in January, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Wednesday. John Wagner reports in the Post that O’Malley said at an event held with business leaders at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce that the adoption of the lowest of five possible brackets under Maryland’s tax system was made possible by a recovering state economy.
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STRUCTURAL DEFICITS LOOMING: Like a chronic skin rash that keeps coming back, the persistent structural deficits that legislators thought they had almost cured earlier this year are looming again for fiscal 2015, reports Len Lazarick in MarylandReporter.com. Chief policy analyst Warren Deschenaux told the Spending Affordability Committee Wednesday that there now appears to be a $400 million potential gap in next year’s budget.
JOBLESS INSURANCE TAX CUTS: The unemployment insurance tax rates paid by most Maryland businesses will be cut by up to 70% in January, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Wednesday. John Wagner reports in the Post that O’Malley said at an event held with business leaders at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce that the adoption of the lowest of five possible brackets under Maryland’s tax system was made possible by a recovering state economy.
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Government Shutdown Victory May Be Short-Lived For Obama
Obama was rewarded for his hardline stance during the fiscal feud, essentially getting what he demanded from the start: a funding bill and debt-limit increase with virtually no policy concessions.
White House officials were careful not to publicly gloat but believe Obama’s hand was strengthened by the public’s rejection of Republicans’ strategy during the first shutdown in 17 years.
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Caroline Farmers Give 110 Tons Of Produce To Maryland Food Bank
Fourteen Caroline County farmers donated 218,706 pounds — nearly 110 tons — of fresh produce this summer to the Maryland Food Bank’s “Farm to Food Bank” program.
Amy Cawley, a Maryland Food Bank food solicitor, said in her three summers with the program, Eastern Shore farmers alone have given 1.9 million pounds of produce, with more expected this fall after greens, broccoli and perhaps cauliflower have been harvested.
The Farm to Food Bank program operates statewide by partnering with farms to provide hungry Marylanders with fresh, local produce. Through a combination of field gleanings, donations and contract growing, the farms help the Maryland Food Bank supply produce to partner networks, and, ultimately, to families in need.
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Amy Cawley, a Maryland Food Bank food solicitor, said in her three summers with the program, Eastern Shore farmers alone have given 1.9 million pounds of produce, with more expected this fall after greens, broccoli and perhaps cauliflower have been harvested.
The Farm to Food Bank program operates statewide by partnering with farms to provide hungry Marylanders with fresh, local produce. Through a combination of field gleanings, donations and contract growing, the farms help the Maryland Food Bank supply produce to partner networks, and, ultimately, to families in need.
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Maryland Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens
Maryland deer hunters are taking to the woods for the early muzzleloader deer season.
Thursday marks the first opportunity for those who hunt deer with muzzle-loading firearms. The archery deer season began Sept. 6.
A change in the regulations this year makes it illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 yards of a school while hunting. The rule applies during school hours or when the building is occupied.
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Thursday marks the first opportunity for those who hunt deer with muzzle-loading firearms. The archery deer season began Sept. 6.
A change in the regulations this year makes it illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 yards of a school while hunting. The rule applies during school hours or when the building is occupied.
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Autumn Wine Festival This Weekend At Salisbury’s Pemberton Park
Advanced Ticket Sales Available Until Friday at 6pm
The 11th Annual Autumn Wine Festival will return to Salisbury’s Pemberton Historical Park this Saturday & Sunday. In partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, over 20 wineries will be in attendance offering unlimited samplings - no tasting tickets needed.
New this year, festival-goers can upgrade their ticket for a VIP experience which includes a covered tent, reserved parking, private restroom facilities, hors d'oeuvres, tastings of premiere wines, a private guest appearance and presentation by Laurie Forster (The Wine Coach), wine-making forum with the Maryland Wine Association, festival t-shirt, gift bag and commemorative wine glass. (VIP tickets are only available in advance.)
The festival also features a wine education tent, regional cuisine, unique wares, WBOC Sports Zone and live music, including a headlining performance by Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds and TR3 on Saturday.
Purchase tickets in advance to save up to $10 on admission. Advanced tickets are available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office or online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org until Friday at 6:00 p.m.
The 11th Annual Autumn Wine Festival will return to Salisbury’s Pemberton Historical Park this Saturday & Sunday. In partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, over 20 wineries will be in attendance offering unlimited samplings - no tasting tickets needed.
New this year, festival-goers can upgrade their ticket for a VIP experience which includes a covered tent, reserved parking, private restroom facilities, hors d'oeuvres, tastings of premiere wines, a private guest appearance and presentation by Laurie Forster (The Wine Coach), wine-making forum with the Maryland Wine Association, festival t-shirt, gift bag and commemorative wine glass. (VIP tickets are only available in advance.)
The festival also features a wine education tent, regional cuisine, unique wares, WBOC Sports Zone and live music, including a headlining performance by Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds and TR3 on Saturday.
Purchase tickets in advance to save up to $10 on admission. Advanced tickets are available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office or online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org until Friday at 6:00 p.m.
DEMOCRATS FOCUS ON PRE-K EXPANSION IN GUBERNATORIAL RACE
Delegate Heather Mizeur, D-Montgomery County, is scheduled to roll out a universal plan tomorrow morning following plans put forth by her Democratic opponents, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and Attorney General Doug Gansler. Delegate Mizeur has not addressed how she will fund universal pre-K.
Brown and Gansler proposed an expansion of the state’s pre-kindergarten education program by means of gambling revenue raised by state casinos.
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HEALTH INSURANCE WEBSITE FACES ONGOING TECHNICAL, LANGUAGE DIFFICULTIES
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s new online health insurance marketplace has been beset with technical difficulties – and that’s just in the English language. For Spanish-speaking residents, the site is inaccessible, one lawmaker complained Wednesday.
Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez, D-Montgomery, said the Latino community’s access to the information and services offered through Maryland Health Connection is inadequate. The website and full online application are currently only available in English, although printable forms in Spanish can be downloaded through the site.
Rebecca Pearce, executive director of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange — the state agency managing the online marketplace that is part of the federal Affordable Care Act — said she was unable to give an exact date when the Spanish application would go online.
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Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez, D-Montgomery, said the Latino community’s access to the information and services offered through Maryland Health Connection is inadequate. The website and full online application are currently only available in English, although printable forms in Spanish can be downloaded through the site.
Rebecca Pearce, executive director of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange — the state agency managing the online marketplace that is part of the federal Affordable Care Act — said she was unable to give an exact date when the Spanish application would go online.
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New Government Symbol For Both Parties
A condom allows for inflation,
halts production,
destroys the next generation,
protects a bunch of dicks,
and gives you a sense of security
while you're actually being screwed!
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