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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Blood Bank of Delmarva and Pensak Technologies announce testing partnership
Pensak Technologies announces cooperative testing of its new HemoStable products with the Blood Bank of Delmarva
Wilmington, Delaware, July 15, 2015 – Pensak Technologies recently announced that together with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, it will begin a cooperative testing process of HemoStable. HemoStable is Pensak Technologies’ internationally patented suite of new technologies designed to maintain the proper temperature of donated blood. While high performance refrigeration plays a vital role in blood storage after collection, HemoStable vastly improves the safety and temperature uniformity of blood and blood products during initial collection, shipping and in surgery.
According to a new study recently released by ELSEVIER Best Practice & Research Clinical Anesthesiology, the actual cost of a pint of blood from donation to transfusion exceeds $1,400 per pint. Currently, however, approximately 500 pints of blood per day are lost due to spoilage. This is primarily due to fluctuations in blood temperature. Now, when utilizing HemoStable, a bag of whole blood can remain within 1-6°Celsius (C), the optimal temperature range, for 10 hours without supplemental refrigeration.
“We are delighted to be working with the Blood Bank of Delmarva.” states Dr. David Pensak, CEO of Pensak Technologies. “Without question they are one of the most innovative blood banks in the country. The chance to learn from them the practical realities of the entire spectrum of blood processing is priceless - and will enable us to develop even more technologies to improve the safety of the blood supply and to keep costs under control.”
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Fiddler’s Convention
Bob Perilla has been a pillar of the Mid-Atlantic bluegrass scene for over 20 years. Currently joined by Kevin Church on banjo, Norman Wright on mandolin, Mary Naden on bass, and Jon Glik on fiddle, collectively the ensemble boasts over 125 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving, traditional bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, a unique American art form.
They will be joined by last year’s band competition victors, Such Fools. Comprised of Mickey Justice, Todd Smith, and Dick Morris, they’re bound together on a quest for a meaningful musical experience. Amid the vast cultural microcosm known simply as “Delmarva”, they are as diverse as their backgrounds.
Join us September 18th-20th, 2015 in the streets of beautiful, historic Berlin, MD for 3 days of fantastic, free, family bluegrass fun…
And please stay tuned as more event info is released!
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BREAKING NEWS: Former President George H.W. Bush is in stable condition after falling and breaking a bone in his neck
BREAKING NEWS: Former President George H.W. Bush is in stable condition after falling and breaking a bone in his neck, his spokesman says. http://fxn.ws/1J1wMs8
Posted by The Kelly File on Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Maryland Departments of Natural Resources and Labor, Licensing and Regulation Hold Day of Service Events
ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) today participated in events as part of Governor Hogan’s “Maryland Unites: Day of Service” initiative. Maryland Unites (www.marylandunites.org) was created in the wake of civil unrest in Baltimore in April, and has raised more than $500,000 toward relief efforts. The "Day of Service" initiative is an opportunity for state employees to offer their time and talents to benefit our citizens through community service. State employees will receive four hours of paid leave if they choose to participate and have the option to take part in the agency event or a volunteer activity of their choice.
“These days of service are about the spirit of giving back and sharing it with our state and our local communities,” said Governor Hogan. “I encourage all state employees to participate in an event with the shared goal of helping those in need.”
On June 1, Governor Hogan announced “Maryland Unites: Day of Service,” directing his Executive Cabinet to coordinate a volunteer event for employees at their respective agencies. Additional “Day of Service” agency-wide events are scheduled on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 29
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 26
“These days of service are about the spirit of giving back and sharing it with our state and our local communities,” said Governor Hogan. “I encourage all state employees to participate in an event with the shared goal of helping those in need.”
On June 1, Governor Hogan announced “Maryland Unites: Day of Service,” directing his Executive Cabinet to coordinate a volunteer event for employees at their respective agencies. Additional “Day of Service” agency-wide events are scheduled on the following dates:
Wednesday, July 29
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 26
Walter Williams: Historical Ignorance
The victors of war write its history in order to cast themselves in the most favorable light. That explains the considerable historical ignorance about our war of 1861 and panic over the Confederate flag. To create better understanding, we have to start a bit before the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. Its first article declared the 13 colonies "to be free, sovereign and independent states." These 13 sovereign nations came together in 1787 as principals and created the federal government as their agent. Principals have always held the right to fire agents. In other words, states held a right to withdraw from the pact — secede.
During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, a proposal was made that would allow the federal government to suppress a seceding state. James Madison rejected it, saying, "A union of the states containing such an ingredient seemed to provide for its own destruction. The use of force against a state would look more like a declaration of war than an infliction of punishment and would probably be considered by the party attacked as a dissolution of all previous compacts by which it might be bound."
In fact, the ratification documents of Virginia, New York and Rhode Island explicitly said they held the right to resume powers delegated should the federal government become abusive of those powers. The Constitution never would have been ratified if states thought they could not regain their sovereignty — in a word, secede.
Read more here
The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. Its first article declared the 13 colonies "to be free, sovereign and independent states." These 13 sovereign nations came together in 1787 as principals and created the federal government as their agent. Principals have always held the right to fire agents. In other words, states held a right to withdraw from the pact — secede.
During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, a proposal was made that would allow the federal government to suppress a seceding state. James Madison rejected it, saying, "A union of the states containing such an ingredient seemed to provide for its own destruction. The use of force against a state would look more like a declaration of war than an infliction of punishment and would probably be considered by the party attacked as a dissolution of all previous compacts by which it might be bound."
In fact, the ratification documents of Virginia, New York and Rhode Island explicitly said they held the right to resume powers delegated should the federal government become abusive of those powers. The Constitution never would have been ratified if states thought they could not regain their sovereignty — in a word, secede.
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Report: More than 238,000 vets died while waiting for medical care
Nearly one-third of veterans currently waiting for medical care provided by the Veterans Affairs Department have died, according to a VA report obtained by theHuffington Post.
According to the July 13 article, more than 238,000 of the 847,000 on a list of veterans waiting for healthcare through the VA have already died.
Because the the names appear on the list to begin with, that means that the veterans died while waiting for medical care.
The information comes from an April 2015 report called "Analysis of Death Services" and was provided to the Huffington Post by Scott Davis, a program specialist at the VA Health Eligibility Center in Atlanta.
Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee have issued statements about the news and are pressing the VA for answers.
Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) said the new report "highlights VA's ongoing mismanagement and calls into question VA's ability to adequately care for our nation's veterans."
And Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) sent a letter (pdf) to VA Secretary Robert McDonald with a list of demands.
Coffman wants the VA to provide the committee with a list of veterans waiting for healthcare as well as a plan to get those veterans medical care.
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According to the July 13 article, more than 238,000 of the 847,000 on a list of veterans waiting for healthcare through the VA have already died.
Because the the names appear on the list to begin with, that means that the veterans died while waiting for medical care.
The information comes from an April 2015 report called "Analysis of Death Services" and was provided to the Huffington Post by Scott Davis, a program specialist at the VA Health Eligibility Center in Atlanta.
Members of the House Veterans Affairs Committee have issued statements about the news and are pressing the VA for answers.
Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-Fla.) said the new report "highlights VA's ongoing mismanagement and calls into question VA's ability to adequately care for our nation's veterans."
And Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) sent a letter (pdf) to VA Secretary Robert McDonald with a list of demands.
Coffman wants the VA to provide the committee with a list of veterans waiting for healthcare as well as a plan to get those veterans medical care.
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The War of 1861
The victors of war write its history in order to cast themselves in the most favorable light. That explains the considerable historical ignorance about our war of 1861 and panic over the Confederate flag. To create better understanding, we have to start a bit before the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. Its first article declared the 13 colonies “to be free, sovereign and independent states.” These 13 sovereign nations came together in 1787 as principals and created the federal government as their agent. Principals have always held the right to fire agents. In other words, states held a right to withdraw from the pact — secede.
During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, a proposal was made that would allow the federal government to suppress a seceding state. James Madison rejected it, saying, “A union of the states containing such an ingredient seemed to provide for its own destruction. The use of force against a state would look more like a declaration of war than an infliction of punishment and would probably be considered by the party attacked as a dissolution of all previous compacts by which it might be bound.”
In fact, the ratification documents of Virginia, New York and Rhode Island explicitly said they held the right to resume powers delegated should the federal government become abusive of those powers. The Constitution never would have been ratified if states thought they could not regain their sovereignty — in a word, secede.
More
The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. Its first article declared the 13 colonies “to be free, sovereign and independent states.” These 13 sovereign nations came together in 1787 as principals and created the federal government as their agent. Principals have always held the right to fire agents. In other words, states held a right to withdraw from the pact — secede.
During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, a proposal was made that would allow the federal government to suppress a seceding state. James Madison rejected it, saying, “A union of the states containing such an ingredient seemed to provide for its own destruction. The use of force against a state would look more like a declaration of war than an infliction of punishment and would probably be considered by the party attacked as a dissolution of all previous compacts by which it might be bound.”
In fact, the ratification documents of Virginia, New York and Rhode Island explicitly said they held the right to resume powers delegated should the federal government become abusive of those powers. The Constitution never would have been ratified if states thought they could not regain their sovereignty — in a word, secede.
More
Hillary’s credibility questioned after HSBC takedown
If Wall Street wants to get out of Hillary Clinton’s cross hairs, it may have to pay up.
In her first major economic policy address, Clinton said she would “offer plans to rein in excessive risks on Wall Street and ensure that stock markets work for everyday investors, not just high-frequency traders and those with the best — or fastest — connections.”
The former secretary of state turned her attention to the banks and specifically targeted HSBC for “allowing drug cartels to launder money,” saying: “There can be no justification or tolerance for this kind of criminal behavior.”
Records show Bill Clinton delivered one of his six-figure speeches to HSBC Securities, the couple once owned stock in the company and many HSBC employees have individually donated money to the Clinton Foundation.
Critics questioned Clinton’s credibility.
“She’s profited both directly with speeches and indirectly at the Clinton Foundation from the activities of all these firms, and if she didn’t like what they were doing, I don’t understand why she would take their money,” said Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the right-leaning American Action Forum.
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In her first major economic policy address, Clinton said she would “offer plans to rein in excessive risks on Wall Street and ensure that stock markets work for everyday investors, not just high-frequency traders and those with the best — or fastest — connections.”
The former secretary of state turned her attention to the banks and specifically targeted HSBC for “allowing drug cartels to launder money,” saying: “There can be no justification or tolerance for this kind of criminal behavior.”
Records show Bill Clinton delivered one of his six-figure speeches to HSBC Securities, the couple once owned stock in the company and many HSBC employees have individually donated money to the Clinton Foundation.
Critics questioned Clinton’s credibility.
“She’s profited both directly with speeches and indirectly at the Clinton Foundation from the activities of all these firms, and if she didn’t like what they were doing, I don’t understand why she would take their money,” said Douglas Holtz-Eakin, president of the right-leaning American Action Forum.
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16-year-old Dies Following Quadruple Shooting In Baltimore
It happened just after 1:00 a.m. in the 3500 block of West Garrison Blvd.
Police say they responded to the hospital after four victims walked in with gunshot wounds.
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HISTORICAL IGNORANCE The real historical significance of the war between the states.
The 1783 Treaty of Paris ended the war between the colonies and Great Britain. Its first article declared the 13 colonies "to be free, sovereign and independent states." These 13 sovereign nations came together in 1787 as principals and created the federal government as their agent. Principals have always held the right to fire agents. In other words, states held a right to withdraw from the pact — secede.
During the 1787 Constitutional Convention, a proposal was made that would allow the federal government to suppress a seceding state. James Madison rejected it, saying, "A union of the states containing such an ingredient seemed to provide for its own destruction. The use of force against a state would look more like a declaration of war than an infliction of punishment and would probably be considered by the party attacked as a dissolution of all previous compacts by which it might be bound."
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Food Stamp Recipients Exceed 45 Million for Four Years
Nowhere is this more obvious than in the United States, where roughly 8 years after the housing crash, millions of people are still on food stamps. Which if you think about it, isn’t that the true measure of a nation’s economic health? Can the people actually feed themselves? According to the Free Beacon, many of them still can’t:
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Hospital Passes Strict Anti-Smoking Rule
Christie Ileto has more on the surprisingly tough move.
The controversial hiring policy is legal and gaining popularity across Maryland and the country.
Smokers aren’t wanted. It’s the new hiring policy for Anne Arundel County Medical Center—which also includes all nicotine products.
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Store clerk turns the tables on three suspected robbers
Store clerk turns the tables on three suspected robbers after he shoots and kills two of them as they try to rob the store
A store employee turned the tables on two suspected robbers Monday evening when he shot and killed them both as they tried to rob the store.
The shooting occurred at a Super-K convenience store on Beechnut street near Jorine drive in Houston, Texas.
Police said that three men in white masks barged into the shop and demanded that the cashier give them money but when he refused, they pistol-whipped him.
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A store employee turned the tables on two suspected robbers Monday evening when he shot and killed them both as they tried to rob the store.
The shooting occurred at a Super-K convenience store on Beechnut street near Jorine drive in Houston, Texas.
Police said that three men in white masks barged into the shop and demanded that the cashier give them money but when he refused, they pistol-whipped him.
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Police: Birthday Cake Beating Followed Week Of Handcuffing
A doctor who examined Jack Garcia before the boy died concluded his head injuries and extensive bruising came from numerous beatings and were consistent with torture, police said.
Jack Garcia’s mother, Oriana Iris Garcia, 26, approved of her boyfriend and brother handcuffing her son because “she was trying to teach Jack not to steal,” Hagerstown Police Detective Shane Blankenship wrote in charging documents.
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State, Hardwire Agree on Pocomoke Flex Building Lease
Company to expand in Worcester County
BALTIMORE, MD – Mike Gill, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), today joined George Tunis, chairman and CEO of Hardwire LLC, to announce that the State has entered into an agreement with Hardwire Armor Systems under which the company will lease with an option to buy the Pocomoke Flex Building. Located at 1731 Broad Street in Pocomoke City, Md., the 42,000-square-foot building will be the third building occupied by Hardwire in the city.
“Over the past 15 years, Hardwire’s products have strengthened our nation’s infrastructure, protected our war fighters, and addressed some of the most critical safety and security issues,” said Secretary Gill. “Governor Hogan and I are very pleased that the company has opted to expand its operations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and help grow the state’s burgeoning high-tech defense and aerospace industries.”
Md. delegate arrested for trespassing, indecent exposure
Delegate Ariana Kelly (D) had reportedly dropped her children at her ex-husband’s home in Bethesda.
According to court documents, she was upset to find her ex husband’s fiancée at the home, and she wouldn’t leave.
Her attorney Luiz Simmons says things escalated from there with Kelly demanding to talk to her ex-husband, Barak Sanford.
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