MONDAY It's fun to cook for Steve. Today I made angel food cake. The recipe said beat 12 eggs separately. The neighbors were nice enough to loan me the extra bowls.
TUESDAY He wanted fruit salad for supper. The recipe said serve without dressing. So I didn't dress. What a surprise when he brought a friend home for supper
WEDNESDAY A good day for rice. The recipe said wash thoroughly before steaming the rice. It seemed kind of silly but I took a bath anyway. I can't say it improved the rice any.
THURSDAY Today he asked for salad again I tried a new recipe. It said prepare ingredients; lay on a bed of lettuce one hour before serving. Steve asked me why I was rolling around in the garden...I showed him the recipe instructions.
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Thursday, March 06, 2014
Navy Commander Who Interrogated Alleged 9/11 Terrorist Mastermind KSM Found Murdered
For the record.
The Navy Times reports:
The death of a Navy commander found in a room at the Astoria Hotel on Feb. 12 was ruled a homicide, the Orange Park [Florida] Police Department announced Wednesday.
The Jacksonville Medical Examiner's Office made the ruling on Feb. 13 in the death of Cmdr. Alphonso Doss, 44, of Pensacola, according to the release from the OPPD.
Doss' manner of death is not being released at this time while the OPPD and the Clay County Sheriff's Office investigate.
Doss reported to Naval Education and Training Command in Nov. 2011, according to the Navy.
While in Jacksonville, he was on Temporary Additional Duty orders at the Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit.
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The Navy Times reports:
The death of a Navy commander found in a room at the Astoria Hotel on Feb. 12 was ruled a homicide, the Orange Park [Florida] Police Department announced Wednesday.
The Jacksonville Medical Examiner's Office made the ruling on Feb. 13 in the death of Cmdr. Alphonso Doss, 44, of Pensacola, according to the release from the OPPD.
Doss' manner of death is not being released at this time while the OPPD and the Clay County Sheriff's Office investigate.
Doss reported to Naval Education and Training Command in Nov. 2011, according to the Navy.
While in Jacksonville, he was on Temporary Additional Duty orders at the Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit.
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TRUMP TO GOP: ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WON'T VOTE FOR YOU 'NO MATTER HOW NICE YOU ARE'
He blasted those who want open borders, saying, "We're either a country or we're not. We either have borders or we don't."
"You have a border. You have a country," Trump said before emphatically declaring that we're just "a nothing" without borders.
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City Council Meeting Schedule March 10, 2014
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 IN CONFERENCE ROOM #306 OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET). THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE:
THE COTTAGES AT RIVERHOUE PHASE IV
MANUFACTURING TAX EXEMPTION
CHARTER CHANGE FOR CITY ATTORNEY
PAY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
FIREWORKS BUDGET AMENDMENT
DISCUSSION OF A LOAN SUBORDINATION.
FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORK SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED LEGISLATIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. IN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 301 OF THE GOB.
FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND §10-508(a)(1), SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE APPOINTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, ASSIGNMENT, PROMOTION, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION, COMPENSATION, REMOVAL, RESIGNATION, OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF APPOINTEES, EMPLOYEES, OR OFFICIALS OVER WHOM THE PUBLIC BODY HAS JURISDICTION; OR ANY OTHER PERSONNEL MATTER THAT AFFECTS ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS.
THE CLOSED SESSION WILL ALSO BE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS (ROOM 301) OF THE GOB AT WHICH TIME THE PUBLIC CAN OBSERVE THE MOTION, ANY DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION AS NOTED ABOVE.
THE SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A WORK SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2014 IN CONFERENCE ROOM #306 OF THE GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET). THE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE:
THE COTTAGES AT RIVERHOUE PHASE IV
MANUFACTURING TAX EXEMPTION
CHARTER CHANGE FOR CITY ATTORNEY
PAY FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
FIREWORKS BUDGET AMENDMENT
DISCUSSION OF A LOAN SUBORDINATION.
FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE WORK SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED LEGISLATIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M. IN
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 301 OF THE GOB.
FOLLOWING THE CONCLUSION OF THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND §10-508(a)(1), SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE APPOINTMENT,
EMPLOYMENT, ASSIGNMENT, PROMOTION, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION, COMPENSATION, REMOVAL, RESIGNATION, OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF APPOINTEES, EMPLOYEES, OR OFFICIALS OVER WHOM THE PUBLIC BODY HAS JURISDICTION; OR ANY OTHER PERSONNEL MATTER THAT AFFECTS ONE OR MORE SPECIFIC INDIVIDUALS.
THE CLOSED SESSION WILL ALSO BE HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS (ROOM 301) OF THE GOB AT WHICH TIME THE PUBLIC CAN OBSERVE THE MOTION, ANY DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION AS NOTED ABOVE.
Teachers Become Targets in Active Shooter Drills
A school safety drill in St. Francois County hits a snag after some teachers object to getting shot at with air soft pellet guns.
Four teachers at Farmington High school contacted the Prosecuting Attorney’s office on Tuesday after they were handed goggles during the “active shooter” exercise.
Associate Superintendent Sarah Long says school personnel were not forced to take part in that aspect of the drill.
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Liberal Idiot
In a bid to stem taxpayer losses for bad loans guaranteed by federal housing agencies Fanny Mae and Freddy Mac,
Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) proposed that borrowers be required to make a 5% down payment in order to qualify for a loan.
His proposal was rejected 57-42 on a straight party-line vote because, as Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn) explained, "Passage of such a requirement would restrict home ownership to only those who can afford it."
Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) proposed that borrowers be required to make a 5% down payment in order to qualify for a loan.
His proposal was rejected 57-42 on a straight party-line vote because, as Senator Chris Dodd (D-Conn) explained, "Passage of such a requirement would restrict home ownership to only those who can afford it."
HOLDER SUES FOR MUSLIM BEARDS…
According to the suit filed Wednesday, the district in October 2010 instituted a new grooming policy preventing school police officers and security guards from having beards longer than a quarter of an inch.
School police officer Siddiq Abu-Bakr maintained an untrimmed beard for the 27 years he worked at the district, the suit states. Abu-Bakr is a member of the Islamic faith, which he says requires that he not cut his beard.
When Abu-Bakr notified his supervisor his religious beliefs precluded him from complying with the new policy, he was allegedly issued a written reprimand cautioning that continued violation of the rule would result in “further disciplinary action.”
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GOVERNOR O’MALLEY PRAISES UNANIMOUS STATE SENATE VOTE TO EXPAND PRE-K OPTIONS FOR MARYLAND CHILDREN
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 6, 2014) – Governor O'Malley today released the following statement after the Maryland Senate voted in favor of the O'Malley-Brown Administration's proposal to expand pre-kindergarten in Maryland:
“Thanks to the leadership of the general assembly, we made the better choice to invest in education over the last seven years. Those choices have led to better results, helping Maryland schools achieve the number-one-in-the-nation ranking five years in a row.”
“Last school year, 82 percent of Maryland children entering Kindergarten were fully ready for school, an increase of 36.7 percent since 2005-2006. We’ve seen the difference a quality early education can make in our children’s achievement, that’s why today’s vote is so important. By voting to expand pre-k to more Maryland children, we’re building a stronger foundation that will help our state compete not just nationally, but globally.”
“Thanks to the leadership of the general assembly, we made the better choice to invest in education over the last seven years. Those choices have led to better results, helping Maryland schools achieve the number-one-in-the-nation ranking five years in a row.”
“Last school year, 82 percent of Maryland children entering Kindergarten were fully ready for school, an increase of 36.7 percent since 2005-2006. We’ve seen the difference a quality early education can make in our children’s achievement, that’s why today’s vote is so important. By voting to expand pre-k to more Maryland children, we’re building a stronger foundation that will help our state compete not just nationally, but globally.”
Worcester County Tea Party Meeting
March 13, 2014
6:30pm Door Open
7:00pm Meeting Begins
Ocean Pines Community Center, Assateague Room
Topic: The American View of Law and Government
Worcester County Sheriff Candidate Introductions: Sheriff Reggie Mason & George Truitt
Admission is Free
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Should you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me at 443-614-7214.
MCE Lends Over Half A Million To Women Owned Businesses
The new MCE Women-Owned Business Loan (WOBL)Fund has loaned over $500,000 to businesses owned by women on The Eastern Shore and in the Annapolis-Baltimore area since its founding.Launchedlast Augustby Salisbury-based Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. (MCE),the fund makes small business loans $5,000 - $150,000 to businesses owned by women in the target area and provided them technical assistance through the MCE Women’s Business Center (WBC)with offices in Salisbury and Baltimore.
The WOBL Fund and WBC are a part of MCE’s effort to assist the fastest growing segment of business owners – women. The advisory boards are co-chaired by two prominent women entrepreneurs. They are Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, principal of Global Policy Solutions and wife of US Congressman Elijah Cummings (D, MD) and Mitzi Perdue, Perdue family matriarch.
The WOBL Fund and WBC are a part of MCE’s effort to assist the fastest growing segment of business owners – women. The advisory boards are co-chaired by two prominent women entrepreneurs. They are Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, principal of Global Policy Solutions and wife of US Congressman Elijah Cummings (D, MD) and Mitzi Perdue, Perdue family matriarch.
Florida Man Hangs KKK Flag Outside Trailer Home
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The man, who did not give his name, defended his right to fly the flag at his home in western Boca Raton.
"I'm not sending any message," the man told a reporter. "The same thing when the Puerto Rican flies his flag. He's proud of his heritage. I'm proud of mine."
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Ron Paul: "Hagel's 'Defense Cuts' Are Smoke & Mirrors"
Last week Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel proposed an additional 40,000 reduction in active duty US Army personnel, down to 450,000 soldiers. As US troops are being withdrawn from the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, it might make sense to reduce not only the active duty military but the entire military budget. However, from the interventionists’ reaction to Hagel’s announcement you might think President Obama announced he was shutting down the Pentagon!
Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, claimed that this slight reduction in personnel would hurt our military readiness. He blamed the exploding spending on welfare entitlements for the proposed military cuts, stating, "It's all being sacrificed ... on the altar of entitlements. This president cannot take on mandatory spending, so all we've done in the Congress -- and this president -- is basically cut discretionary spending."
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Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, claimed that this slight reduction in personnel would hurt our military readiness. He blamed the exploding spending on welfare entitlements for the proposed military cuts, stating, "It's all being sacrificed ... on the altar of entitlements. This president cannot take on mandatory spending, so all we've done in the Congress -- and this president -- is basically cut discretionary spending."
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Insurers' Obamacare Losses May Cost U.S. $5.5 Billion In 2015
Health insurers such as WellPoint Inc. and Humana Inc. stand to gain $5.5 billion from the government next year to cover losses from Obamacare in a program the law’s opponents label a bailout.
The money, outlined in President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in October, is designated to help insurers who find the cost of the law higher than expected, based on the percentage of older, sicker people who sign up compared with younger enrollees.
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, insurers who record a profit of 3 percent or more on their Obamacare business would put some of their gains into a government-controlled fund. Companies whose claims cost at least 3 percent more than their premium revenue can access the pool. While it isn’t clear in Obama’s budget how much he expects to collect from insurers who profit on business, the $5.5 billion may signal that more insurers will be withdrawing money from the fund than are adding to it.
“If you want to insure the uninsured, and you want to set up a competitive marketplace and drive health system improvement, you’re not going to do that without off-loading some of the risk for insurance providers,” Dan Mendelson, the president of Avalere Health, a Washington consulting firm, said in a telephone interview.
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The money, outlined in President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for the fiscal year that begins in October, is designated to help insurers who find the cost of the law higher than expected, based on the percentage of older, sicker people who sign up compared with younger enrollees.
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, insurers who record a profit of 3 percent or more on their Obamacare business would put some of their gains into a government-controlled fund. Companies whose claims cost at least 3 percent more than their premium revenue can access the pool. While it isn’t clear in Obama’s budget how much he expects to collect from insurers who profit on business, the $5.5 billion may signal that more insurers will be withdrawing money from the fund than are adding to it.
“If you want to insure the uninsured, and you want to set up a competitive marketplace and drive health system improvement, you’re not going to do that without off-loading some of the risk for insurance providers,” Dan Mendelson, the president of Avalere Health, a Washington consulting firm, said in a telephone interview.
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Assembly Leaders Back Cutting Estate Taxes, But Opponents Knock Break For Wealthy
Maryland imposes a tax when property is transferred from the deceased to a living relative, if that property is valued at more than $1 million — the tax caps at 16% of the entire estate.
Senate President Mike Miller is one of the lawmakers spearheading legislation — along with House Speaker Michael Busch — that would reduce the death tax. Miller said he wants to recouple it to the federal limits, matching the federal exclusion level of $5.3 million.
Miller testified on his bill, SB 602, to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Wednesday. Maryland citizens ages 55 and older, one of the wealthiest sectors of the state, he said, are “fleeing” to Virginia, Delaware, Florida to avoid being taxed.
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Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects
NEWS RELEASE
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
Presented by Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier
P.O. Box 430 | Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.535.3706 | Gary.Fournier@state.de.us
DELAWARE STATE POLICE
Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr.
Presented by Public Information Officer
Master Corporal Gary E. Fournier
P.O. Box 430 | Dover, DE 19903 | Cell: 302.535.3706 | Gary.Fournier@state.de.us
DSP News Release: Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects
Location: Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday January 12, 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Has Jimmy Fallon Gone Mad With Power Since Taking Over ‘The Tonight Show’?
NBC is coming down like a hammer on celebs who want to get on Jimmy Fallon’s show … if they dare do a show on CBS or ABC … they can forget about “The Tonight Show.”
Sources connected to CBS, NBC and ABC tell TMZ … the Peacock network believes Jimmy Fallon’s ratings success gives them extreme bargaining power. They put the word out to celebs, agents and publicists … if they want to be on Fallon they can’t appear on ANY other network … and not just shows that go head-to-head with Jimmy, but morning shows as well.
We’re told NBC is saying the stars who go on Fallon are also allowed to appear on “Today,” “Dateline” and any similar shows they air, but that’s it.
A GMA source tells TMZ … they’ve already gotten fallout from people they were trying to book.
Fallon is dominating late night …. crushing Jimmy Kimmel by bringing in more than twice the number of viewers.
Who Shut Down The Government?
There is really nothing complicated about the facts. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted all the money required to keep all government activities going -- except for ObamaCare.
This is not a matter of opinion. You can check the Congressional Record.
As for the House of Representatives' right to grant or withhold money, that is not a matter of opinion either. You can check the Constitution of the United States . All spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives, which means that Congressmen there have a right to decide whether or not they want to spend money on a particular government activity.
Whether ObamaCare is good, bad or indifferent is a matter of opinion. But it is a matter of fact that members of the House of Representatives have a right to make spending decisions based on their opinion.
BREAKING NEWS: House Approves $1B Loan Guarantee Package For Ukraine
The House has approved a bill that would provide Ukraine with $1 billion in loan guarantees; the measure heads next to the Senate.
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Four Arrested and One Sought in Rehoboth Outlet Smash and Grab
DSP News Release: Four Arrested and One Sought in Rehoboth Outlet Smash and Grab
Location: Zale’s Jewelry Outlet, 36706 Bayside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence: Saturday February 22, 2014 at approximately 3:30 a.m.
Defendants, Charges, and Bond Information:
- Ricardo L. Cannon, 18, Magnolia, DE (Photo Attached, red shirt)
Ø Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
Ø Burglary 3rd
Ø Possession of Burglar Tools
Ø Theft
Ø Criminal Mischief
Arraigned at JP3 and released on $8,000.00 unsecured bond.
Police: 3 California Third-Graders Caught Smoking Pot at School
A student at Sonora Elementary School caught two 8-year-olds and a 9-year-old student smoking pot in one of the bathrooms and told administrators, authorities say.
The incident happened on Feb. 27. Police were called to the school, and then the students were released to their parents.
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