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Newt Gingrich 'Seriously' Considering Presidential Run
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said he might run for president. But skeptics are saying he’s just seeking publicity.
Court Strikes Challenge To D.C. Gay Marriage Law
WASHINGTON - D.C.'s highest court has ruled against opponents of the city's same sex-marriage law, saying they cannot ask voters to overturn it.
Opponents had wanted to challenge a law that took effect in Washington in March allowing same-sex couples to marry. They attempted to get approval to put an initiative on the ballot asking city voters to define marriage in the city as between one man and one woman. But city officials balked, saying a district human rights law barred initiatives that would authorize discrimination.
On Thursday, the D.C. Court of Appeals court ruled 5-4 that officials had the authority to keep the measure off the ballot and acted appropriately.(Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
WASHINGTON - D.C.'s highest court has ruled against opponents of the city's same sex-marriage law, saying they cannot ask voters to overturn it.
Opponents had wanted to challenge a law that took effect in Washington in March allowing same-sex couples to marry. They attempted to get approval to put an initiative on the ballot asking city voters to define marriage in the city as between one man and one woman. But city officials balked, saying a district human rights law barred initiatives that would authorize discrimination.
On Thursday, the D.C. Court of Appeals court ruled 5-4 that officials had the authority to keep the measure off the ballot and acted appropriately.
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Opponents had wanted to challenge a law that took effect in Washington in March allowing same-sex couples to marry. They attempted to get approval to put an initiative on the ballot asking city voters to define marriage in the city as between one man and one woman. But city officials balked, saying a district human rights law barred initiatives that would authorize discrimination.
On Thursday, the D.C. Court of Appeals court ruled 5-4 that officials had the authority to keep the measure off the ballot and acted appropriately.(Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
WASHINGTON - D.C.'s highest court has ruled against opponents of the city's same sex-marriage law, saying they cannot ask voters to overturn it.
Opponents had wanted to challenge a law that took effect in Washington in March allowing same-sex couples to marry. They attempted to get approval to put an initiative on the ballot asking city voters to define marriage in the city as between one man and one woman. But city officials balked, saying a district human rights law barred initiatives that would authorize discrimination.
On Thursday, the D.C. Court of Appeals court ruled 5-4 that officials had the authority to keep the measure off the ballot and acted appropriately.
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O'Malley Admits Negative Ads Included 'Mistake'
WASHINGTON - Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says his negative radio ads linking former Gov. Bob Ehrlich, to the BP oil spill was a "tactical mistake."
"What we should not have mentioned was the fact that the oil spill is going on in that ad, and that was a tactical mistake that my campaign made," O'Malley said Thursday on WTOP's Ask the Governor program.
O'Malley came under fire for the ad which called Ehrlich a lobbyist and linked the former governor to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
"When they wanted to open new parts of the Gulf for drilling, Ehrlich voted with big oil again," the ads says, referring to Ehrlich's 2001 vote when he was a member of the United States Congress.
The measure had wide bipartisan support including every Maryland Democrat in the House.
O'Malley said the mistake gave the Ehrlich Campaign an opportunity to cry foul.
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"What we should not have mentioned was the fact that the oil spill is going on in that ad, and that was a tactical mistake that my campaign made," O'Malley said Thursday on WTOP's Ask the Governor program.
O'Malley came under fire for the ad which called Ehrlich a lobbyist and linked the former governor to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
"When they wanted to open new parts of the Gulf for drilling, Ehrlich voted with big oil again," the ads says, referring to Ehrlich's 2001 vote when he was a member of the United States Congress.
The measure had wide bipartisan support including every Maryland Democrat in the House.
O'Malley said the mistake gave the Ehrlich Campaign an opportunity to cry foul.
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3.6 Earthquake Shakes Region
WASHINGTON - A 3.6 magnitude earthquake shook the WTOP listening area just after 5 a.m.The U.S. Geological Survey says it happened at exactly 5:04:49 a.m.
"It was centered in the Germantown-Gaithersburg area," Randy Baldwin, a physicist with the U.S. Geological Survey's Earthquake Information Center tells WTOP.
"It was certainly widely felt throughout the area," Baldwin says.
"There's always a chance of getting aftershocks. As a general rule, the aftershocks are of a less magnitude."
D.C. emergency services says there are no reports of any damage or injuries. No problems with utilities are reported. No problems are reported with Metro.
Lucille Baur, public information officer for the Montgomery County Police Department, said the department received a lot of calls from people wondering what had happened.
Baur said her husband woke up when the quake struck.
"At first he thought it was a big truck going through," Baur said. "He felt the house shake and the windows rattle a little bit."
"It may have felt like a truck passing by, things were rattling on their shelves," says Jessica Sigala, a geophysicist with USGS.
Sigala tells Federal News Radio says the bedrock is different in the eastern U.S. She says when an earthquake shakes on the East Coast, you feel it for a greater distance than you do on the West Coast.
"When something shakes, it goes everywhere," she says.
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Let's Recycle The Swirling Vortex Of Plastic Garbage Into An Island Utopia
The North Pacific Gyre is a giant mass of plastic detritus churning around in the Pacific that isn't going anywhere soon, and its killing off fish and birds. The birds eat it and it fills up their stomach so that they don't have any hunger, and then they die of starvation with their stomachs full of plastic. Now one group has an admittedly far-fetched notion to recycle the plastic on the spot via floating factory ships and use the material to build a floating island utopia.
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1.6 Million Homes Hit With Foreclosure Notices In First Half Of 2010
If you received a foreclosure notice this year, you're not alone. According to tracking firm RealtyTrac, 1.6 million properties received a foreclosure filing -- defined as default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions -- during the first half of 2010. The good news: that number is down 5% from the previous six months. The bad? It's up 8% from the first half of last year. And RealtyTrac doesn't see any relief coming, as a "massive number of distressed properties and underwater loans continues to sit just below the surface."
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Boehner Says Democrats In ‘Full-Scale Civil War’
House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Thursday that Democrats are in a “full-scale civil war” after White House spokesman Robert Gibbs acknowledged his party might lose the House in November.
The top-ranking House Republican told reporters “the panic that’s building among Democrats erupted into a full-scale civil war when the president’s spokesman suggested his party could lose control of the House this fall.”
But Boehner blames Democrats for passing President Obama’s unpopular government programs, including the economic stimulus bill last year.
“House Democrats are angry because they see the White House throwing them under the bus, but let’s not forget that House Democrats gave President Obama every dollar, every tax hike, every stimulus program and every government takeover that he asked for. The only thing that the American people asked the Democrats to do was to say no and yet, they didn’t,” Boehner contended.
The top-ranking House Republican told reporters “the panic that’s building among Democrats erupted into a full-scale civil war when the president’s spokesman suggested his party could lose control of the House this fall.”
But Boehner blames Democrats for passing President Obama’s unpopular government programs, including the economic stimulus bill last year.
“House Democrats are angry because they see the White House throwing them under the bus, but let’s not forget that House Democrats gave President Obama every dollar, every tax hike, every stimulus program and every government takeover that he asked for. The only thing that the American people asked the Democrats to do was to say no and yet, they didn’t,” Boehner contended.
Specter Hitting Up Obama For Administration Job
Outgoing Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Penn., is asking for a job from the White House, according to ABC News’ Jake Tapper.
Specter reportedly is saying that he would like to remain in public service after his Senate term ends at the end of this session. White House officials are keeping an open mind about possible job openings for him.
Specter, who was defeated in his March primary by Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Penn., is a close friend of Vice President Joe Biden.
Neither the White House nor Specter had any comment.
But talk of such a job is raising eyebrows among Specter’s Republican Senate colleagues. They’re taking a close look at his recent votes.
For instance, Specter seemed not particularly impressed with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, whose nomination as Solicitor General Specter opposed last year...
This week he announced support for her Supreme Court nomination.
Specter reportedly is saying that he would like to remain in public service after his Senate term ends at the end of this session. White House officials are keeping an open mind about possible job openings for him.
Specter, who was defeated in his March primary by Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Penn., is a close friend of Vice President Joe Biden.
Neither the White House nor Specter had any comment.
But talk of such a job is raising eyebrows among Specter’s Republican Senate colleagues. They’re taking a close look at his recent votes.
For instance, Specter seemed not particularly impressed with Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, whose nomination as Solicitor General Specter opposed last year...
This week he announced support for her Supreme Court nomination.
Quotas Hidden In Bank Reform Bill Will Cost Taxpayers Millions
Buried deep in the bowels of the massive financial-regulation bill passed by the Senate Thursday are massive race- and gender-employment provisions that will cost countless millions to enforce and appear to duplicate other civil-rights initiatives already in place.
More importantly, all private financial institutions doing business with the federal government will be affected by them, sources tell Newsmax.
Opponents say the provision was put in the bill to help garner political support for its passage. They object that it was inserted with almost no discussion or debate, and call it a "power grab."
Four members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently penned a letter to Vice President Joe Biden, Majority Leader Harry Reid, and several other leading senators, objecting to the new fair-employment regime in the Dodd-Frank legislation now headed to the president's desk.
"The likelihood that it will in fact promote discrimination is overwhelming," the letter states.
Section 342 of the bill calls for an "Office of Minority and Women Inclusion" to be established in each of 29 federal bureaus and offices.
The regulations appear to go beyond ensuring that discrimination in hiring decisions does not occur. Instead, it requires assurance of "fair inclusion." Furchtgott-Roth says it will pressure companies to find and hire minorities even if one hasn't applied for a specific job.
The bill's affirmative action provisions -- some suggest they are de facto quotas -- would apply not only to the 29 federal agencies but also to all "financial institutions, investment banking firms, mortgage banking firms, asset management firms, brokers, dealers, financial services entities, underwriters, accountants, investment consultants, and providers of legal services" who do business with them.
Moreover, the law also applies to those firms' sub-contractors "as applicable."
Furchtgott-Roth says that means financial firms seeking to do business with the government will have to verify the racial and gender composition of their subcontractors -- including office-cleaning crews, paper-shredding vendors, office-party catering firms -- if they wish to do business with the government.
Each Office of Minority of Women Inclusion will have an executive-level director, and support personnel, who will set standards to increase "participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the programs and contract of the agency…."
More importantly, all private financial institutions doing business with the federal government will be affected by them, sources tell Newsmax.
Opponents say the provision was put in the bill to help garner political support for its passage. They object that it was inserted with almost no discussion or debate, and call it a "power grab."
Four members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights recently penned a letter to Vice President Joe Biden, Majority Leader Harry Reid, and several other leading senators, objecting to the new fair-employment regime in the Dodd-Frank legislation now headed to the president's desk.
"The likelihood that it will in fact promote discrimination is overwhelming," the letter states.
Section 342 of the bill calls for an "Office of Minority and Women Inclusion" to be established in each of 29 federal bureaus and offices.
The regulations appear to go beyond ensuring that discrimination in hiring decisions does not occur. Instead, it requires assurance of "fair inclusion." Furchtgott-Roth says it will pressure companies to find and hire minorities even if one hasn't applied for a specific job.
The bill's affirmative action provisions -- some suggest they are de facto quotas -- would apply not only to the 29 federal agencies but also to all "financial institutions, investment banking firms, mortgage banking firms, asset management firms, brokers, dealers, financial services entities, underwriters, accountants, investment consultants, and providers of legal services" who do business with them.
Moreover, the law also applies to those firms' sub-contractors "as applicable."
Furchtgott-Roth says that means financial firms seeking to do business with the government will have to verify the racial and gender composition of their subcontractors -- including office-cleaning crews, paper-shredding vendors, office-party catering firms -- if they wish to do business with the government.
Each Office of Minority of Women Inclusion will have an executive-level director, and support personnel, who will set standards to increase "participation of minority-owned and women-owned businesses in the programs and contract of the agency…."
Arizona Immigration Law Hearing Ends With No Ruling
Arizona's impending immigration law went before a federal judge for the first time Thursday, and attorneys for both sides sparred over who had the right to enforce immigration law: local officials or the federal government.
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton didn't rule on whether to block the law from taking effect July 29, or whether to dismiss the lawsuit, one of seven. Hearings in two other lawsuits — including one filed by the federal government — are set for July 22, and the judge has been careful to give no hints on who she might favor.
At stake is more than just who can detain illegal immigrants within U.S. borders. If Bolton rules in Arizona's favor, it opens the door to states taking on issues that have long been the responsibility of the federal government.
John Bouma, an attorney representing the state, argued Arizona shouldn't have to suffer from the country's broken immigration system when it has 15,000 police officers who can arrest illegal immigrants.
"Just leaving it in the status quo leaves the state of Arizona in economic harm, in irreparable harm, every day," Bouma said, noting the state's steep education and health care costs for illegal immigrants.
But allowing Arizona to carry out its own immigration law violates all court decisions that hold that only the federal government can handle immigration, said Stephen Montoya, an attorney for Phoenix police Officer David Salgado, who filed the lawsuit along with the statewide nonprofit group Chicanos Por La Causa.
"The federal government doesn't want this assistance," Montoya said.
U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton didn't rule on whether to block the law from taking effect July 29, or whether to dismiss the lawsuit, one of seven. Hearings in two other lawsuits — including one filed by the federal government — are set for July 22, and the judge has been careful to give no hints on who she might favor.
At stake is more than just who can detain illegal immigrants within U.S. borders. If Bolton rules in Arizona's favor, it opens the door to states taking on issues that have long been the responsibility of the federal government.
John Bouma, an attorney representing the state, argued Arizona shouldn't have to suffer from the country's broken immigration system when it has 15,000 police officers who can arrest illegal immigrants.
"Just leaving it in the status quo leaves the state of Arizona in economic harm, in irreparable harm, every day," Bouma said, noting the state's steep education and health care costs for illegal immigrants.
But allowing Arizona to carry out its own immigration law violates all court decisions that hold that only the federal government can handle immigration, said Stephen Montoya, an attorney for Phoenix police Officer David Salgado, who filed the lawsuit along with the statewide nonprofit group Chicanos Por La Causa.
"The federal government doesn't want this assistance," Montoya said.
Justice Department Withheld Evidence From 9/11 Panel
A U.S. congressman from Virginia charges the Justice Department withheld from Congress and the Sept. 11 Commission key documents concerning the investigation of a fugitive al-Qaida cleric at the heart of the Sept. 11, 2001, plot and other terrorism.
Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., has called on the White House to re-impanel the Sept. 11 Commission to investigate the FBI's post–Sept. 11 probe of Anwar Awlaki, an American-born imam who met privately with some of the Sept. 11 hijackers before fleeing the country and inspiring other terrorists, including the Fort Hood attacker.
Wolf points to recent revelations that the Justice Department issued a felony arrest warrant for Awlaki (aka Aulaqi) in June 2002, when he was living in Northern Virginia and preaching at a local mosque – only to withdraw the warrant the day before Awlaki returned to the U.S. from a trip to Saudi Arabia.
In October 2002, Awlaki – who at the time appeared on a terrorist lookout as the subject of several terror probes – was briefly detained by federal agents at JFK International Airport in New York City after arriving on a Saudi jetliner. The FBI field office in Washington advised agents to release him, however, noting that the federal warrant had been pulled back the previous day.
The law-enforcement actions generated an extensive paper trail, including a thick case file, an arrest warrant signed by a federal judge and INS incident logs, which have been unearthed by investigative reporters since the Sept. 11Commission finished its work. Neither Sept. 11 commissioners nor members of Congress saw the documents, despite requesting all such documents and interviewing FBI case agents involved in the Awlaki probe who knew of the documents.
"Why was this information withheld?" Wolf asked FBI Director Robert Mueller in a recent letter. "Why has Congress not been fully briefed on the events of October 2002?"
In addition, "I am troubled that the Sept. 11 Commission did not have access to many of the documents with regard to this incident," he wrote.
Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va., has called on the White House to re-impanel the Sept. 11 Commission to investigate the FBI's post–Sept. 11 probe of Anwar Awlaki, an American-born imam who met privately with some of the Sept. 11 hijackers before fleeing the country and inspiring other terrorists, including the Fort Hood attacker.
Wolf points to recent revelations that the Justice Department issued a felony arrest warrant for Awlaki (aka Aulaqi) in June 2002, when he was living in Northern Virginia and preaching at a local mosque – only to withdraw the warrant the day before Awlaki returned to the U.S. from a trip to Saudi Arabia.
In October 2002, Awlaki – who at the time appeared on a terrorist lookout as the subject of several terror probes – was briefly detained by federal agents at JFK International Airport in New York City after arriving on a Saudi jetliner. The FBI field office in Washington advised agents to release him, however, noting that the federal warrant had been pulled back the previous day.
The law-enforcement actions generated an extensive paper trail, including a thick case file, an arrest warrant signed by a federal judge and INS incident logs, which have been unearthed by investigative reporters since the Sept. 11Commission finished its work. Neither Sept. 11 commissioners nor members of Congress saw the documents, despite requesting all such documents and interviewing FBI case agents involved in the Awlaki probe who knew of the documents.
"Why was this information withheld?" Wolf asked FBI Director Robert Mueller in a recent letter. "Why has Congress not been fully briefed on the events of October 2002?"
In addition, "I am troubled that the Sept. 11 Commission did not have access to many of the documents with regard to this incident," he wrote.
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Grover Norquist: Bush Tax Cut Expiration Will Cost Taxpayers $1 Trillion
Low-tax crusader and Republican strategist Grover Norquist tells Newsmax that letting the Bush tax cuts expire in January 2011 would amount to a $1 trillion tax increase — the largest boost in American history.
Norquist — president of Americans for Tax Reform — also warns that President Barack Obama and the Democrats are intent on pursuing the “very bad idea” of imposing a European-style value-added tax.
And he says the tea party movement arose when millions of Americans became “scared straight” by huge increases in federal spending and debt.
Americans for Tax Reform is a coalition of taxpayer groups, individuals, and businesses opposed to higher taxes at the federal, state, and local levels.
Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire at the end of this year, as the Democrats plan, will in fact result in “about a trillion-dollar tax increase on the American people over the next decade,” Norquist says.
“It would be the largest tax increase in American history, and it would take every marginal tax rate and increase it. The taxes on businesses, on capital gains, would be very high.
Asked about proposals for a national sales tax known as a value-added tax, or VAT, Norquist tells Newsmax:
“A VAT is a very bad idea. It is true that it is what the Democrats plan to do. It is Obama’s goal.
“Obama and the Democrats have been moving the United States toward the European social welfare model. That has a VAT, on average in Europe, of 20 percent.
“If we were to adopt a value-added tax as Europe has, your salary would be worth 20 percent less because you could buy less with it. Your life savings would be worth 20 percent less. Your pension would be worth 20 percent less, because anything you bought would have a 20 percent value-added tax attached to it.
“It would be very bad for the American economy.”
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Norquist — president of Americans for Tax Reform — also warns that President Barack Obama and the Democrats are intent on pursuing the “very bad idea” of imposing a European-style value-added tax.
And he says the tea party movement arose when millions of Americans became “scared straight” by huge increases in federal spending and debt.
Americans for Tax Reform is a coalition of taxpayer groups, individuals, and businesses opposed to higher taxes at the federal, state, and local levels.
Allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire at the end of this year, as the Democrats plan, will in fact result in “about a trillion-dollar tax increase on the American people over the next decade,” Norquist says.
“It would be the largest tax increase in American history, and it would take every marginal tax rate and increase it. The taxes on businesses, on capital gains, would be very high.
Asked about proposals for a national sales tax known as a value-added tax, or VAT, Norquist tells Newsmax:
“A VAT is a very bad idea. It is true that it is what the Democrats plan to do. It is Obama’s goal.
“Obama and the Democrats have been moving the United States toward the European social welfare model. That has a VAT, on average in Europe, of 20 percent.
“If we were to adopt a value-added tax as Europe has, your salary would be worth 20 percent less because you could buy less with it. Your life savings would be worth 20 percent less. Your pension would be worth 20 percent less, because anything you bought would have a 20 percent value-added tax attached to it.
“It would be very bad for the American economy.”
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Demand For Re-Vote On Obamacare Surges
Support for a move in the U.S. House to hold a re-vote on "Obamacare," the president's law nationalizing health-care decisions, has surged, with 16 new supporters signing on in the few days since WND first reported on the plan by U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa.
WND reported last week on the measure that holds the possibility of a new vote, even if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longtime advocate of a nationalized health-care system, doesn't want it.
At that point, the discharge petition had the support of 109 members of the House, exactly half the minimum it would need to advance.
Its target is the $940 billion, or greater, bill adopted by the Democrat-controlled Congress in March. As of today, as the measure closes in on being a month old, another 16 signatures have been added, giving the effort the support of 125 members of the House.
The new names in support are:
1. Timothy V. Johnson, Illinois
2. Michael T. McCaul, Texas
3. Thaddeus G. McCotter, Michigan
4. Robert J. Wittman, Virginia
5. Lamar Smith, Texas
6. Cynthia M. Lummis, Wyoming
7. Wally Herger, California
8. Vern Buchanan, Florida
9. Christopher H. Smith, New Jersey
10. Geoff Davis, Kentucky
11. Jack Kingston, Georgia
12. Brian P. Bilbray, California
13. Zach Wamp, Tennessee
14. Jerry Lewis, California
15. Erik Paulsen, Minnesota
16. Roy Blunt, Missouri
Advocates say constituents need to call their representatives to tell them to get on board right away so that the petition is positioned to move forward whether or not the GOP becomes the majority in the House after the 2010 fall elections.
WHY WILL YOU VOTE FOR MATT HOLLOWAY?
As a non-incumbent, Mr. Holloway is running for Wicomico County Council, At-large.
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Wargotz Has $606,124 In Campaign Warchest
Total Receipts for Quarter Reach $568,259
Annapolis - Commissioner Eric Wargotz M.D., a Republican candidate for the United States Senate, filed his latest Federal Election Commission report. Commissioner Wargotz has $606,124 on hand. Today's numbers show that the frontrunner Dr. Eric Wargotz now has the cash on hand to compete with Barbara Mikulski in November.
Quick Facts on April 1 through June 30 FEC Report:
Total Receipts: $568,259
Total Disbursements: $78,456
Cash on Hand: $606,124
Wargotz released the following statement on his strong fundraising quarter:
"I am humbled by the support we are getting from across Maryland. Voters are tired of the one-party rule in Washington. They are tired of the big spending, big taxing, and big government. The people of Maryland don't want six more years of failed Mikulski politics. They want change. These fundraising numbers show we have the resources we need to win the Republican Primary, and to then take on Senator Mikulski in November."
Crime Solvers Offers Up To A $5,000.00 REWARD For Recent Vandalism
SALISBURY -- Trinity Sterile is offering a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the vandalism of its building over the weekend on Industrial Parkway.
An estimated $20,000 in property was damaged after vandals took sledgehammers to the walls, set off all of the fire extinguishers, broke glass in the downstairs labs and left beer cans throughout the property, including on the roof, said Michael Viner, special projects manager at Trinity Sterile.
"I know whoever did it has a heck of a hangover today," Viner said.
The building is undergoing renovations, including a new roof, and was scheduled to be opened in six to eight months as part of the company's expansion. However, Viner now expects the date will have to be pushed back.
Trinity Sterile has 110 employees and produces custom sterile procedure trays for medical personnel.
The building does not have security cameras installed, so the exact number of vandals or how they entered the building is unknown, Viner said.
"They entered one of three ways," he said. "They broke the window in the back and pushed the emergency bar to get in, jimmied the door or there is an employee from the former company who still has a key."
He went on to say someone knew exactly how to disconnect the fire alarm box.
Anyone with information is asked to call Trinity Sterile at 410-860-5123 and ask for the vandalism tip coordinator, or call the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165.
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OCPD REMINDS CITIZENS OF LASER POINTER LAWS
During the month of July 2010, the Ocean City Police Department has experienced an
increase in the number of complaints regarding laser pointers. The OCPD is reminding citizens while it is legal to buy, sell and possess commercial laser pointers, it is illegal for any person to point or shine a laser pointer on another person.
Maryland State law restricts individuals from knowingly using a laser pointer to illuminate another in a public place in a matter that harasses or endangers another.
The Ocean City Police Department is continuing to enforce laser pointer violations. If an individual is found to be using a laser pointer in a harassing manner they are potentially subject to a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 30 days or both.
The Ocean City Police Department warns citizens of the dangers that can accompany laser pointers. Hazards are most likely to affect the eye, including flash blindness, damage to the retina and an after image or glare. The Ocean City Police Department reminds citizens laser pointers are not toys and should be used with adequate care and supervision.
increase in the number of complaints regarding laser pointers. The OCPD is reminding citizens while it is legal to buy, sell and possess commercial laser pointers, it is illegal for any person to point or shine a laser pointer on another person.
Maryland State law restricts individuals from knowingly using a laser pointer to illuminate another in a public place in a matter that harasses or endangers another.
The Ocean City Police Department is continuing to enforce laser pointer violations. If an individual is found to be using a laser pointer in a harassing manner they are potentially subject to a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 30 days or both.
The Ocean City Police Department warns citizens of the dangers that can accompany laser pointers. Hazards are most likely to affect the eye, including flash blindness, damage to the retina and an after image or glare. The Ocean City Police Department reminds citizens laser pointers are not toys and should be used with adequate care and supervision.
Puns for Educated Minds
Puns for Educated Minds
1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian .
3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.
5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.
8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
9. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall.. The police are looking into it.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
11. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
12. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
13.. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
14. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass.'
15. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.
16. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
17. A backward poet writes inverse.
18. In a democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count that votes.
19. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
20. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you'd be in Seine .
21. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, 'I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger.'
22. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says 'Dam!'
23. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
24. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says, 'I've lost my electron.' The other says 'Are you sure?' The first replies, 'Yes, I'm positive.'
25. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
26. There was the person who sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.
2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian .
3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.
4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.
5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.
7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.
8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
9. A hole has been found in the nudist camp wall.. The police are looking into it.
10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
11. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
12. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'
13.. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.
14. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass.'
15. The short fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.
16. The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.
17. A backward poet writes inverse.
18. In a democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count that votes.
19. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.
20. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you'd be in Seine .
21. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, 'I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger.'
22. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says 'Dam!'
23. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
24. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says, 'I've lost my electron.' The other says 'Are you sure?' The first replies, 'Yes, I'm positive.'
25. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
26. There was the person who sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
Jiffy Lube Experience
Hey Joe I just wanted to tell you about a good experience at a local business I just had (I know usually people send the not so good. :))
I had to get the oil changed and decided to stop at Jiffy Lube on the south side of Salisbury. I had never been there and thought I'd give it a shot since everyone else's wait time around the area was 50 min. or more. I had 2 cars ahead of me. They were done in less than 15 min. I only waited about 25 min. and I know they would have been faster if they hand't had to replace a side light that was out. In all, they had cleaned my front windshield, vacuumed my floors, changed the oil and a light all in that short time! And the short time was appreciated because I have 2 small kids that get restless after about 5 min. :)
The service from ALL employees was so friendly I thought I'd entered another world. Not one person seemed as though they were wishing they were somewhere else and the one who gives you your report card on the car told you what was wrong and wasn't pushy at all about things needing to be done. And they did have a great rewards program where your 3rd oil change is half off. I will definitely be coming back for the next oil change and bringing our other vehicle. Not very often you can say you enjoy getting your car serviced!
Keep up the great work!
nikki
I had to get the oil changed and decided to stop at Jiffy Lube on the south side of Salisbury. I had never been there and thought I'd give it a shot since everyone else's wait time around the area was 50 min. or more. I had 2 cars ahead of me. They were done in less than 15 min. I only waited about 25 min. and I know they would have been faster if they hand't had to replace a side light that was out. In all, they had cleaned my front windshield, vacuumed my floors, changed the oil and a light all in that short time! And the short time was appreciated because I have 2 small kids that get restless after about 5 min. :)
The service from ALL employees was so friendly I thought I'd entered another world. Not one person seemed as though they were wishing they were somewhere else and the one who gives you your report card on the car told you what was wrong and wasn't pushy at all about things needing to be done. And they did have a great rewards program where your 3rd oil change is half off. I will definitely be coming back for the next oil change and bringing our other vehicle. Not very often you can say you enjoy getting your car serviced!
Keep up the great work!
nikki
PHOEBUS CAMPAIGN TO HOST KICKOFF EVENT IN FRUITLAND ON JULY 23
John K. Phoebus, a candidate for the House of Delegates for District 38A today announced that his campaign will hold its first official kick off event on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the Black Diamond Lodge in Fruitland, Maryland.
Phoebus, a republican, is running for the seat formerly held by Delegate D. Page Elmore. He supports the small businesses, farmers, and watermen of the Lower Shore and has pledged to fight the over-regulation of these industries and to work to lower the sales tax and to oppose other tax increases. "In these tight times, government needs to take a lesson from the working families of Somerset and Wicomico Counties and simply to make do with less. Small business, farmers, and watermen are the backbone of our economy here on the Eastern Shore and I will defend these working families in Annapolis."
The campaign kickoff event will begin at 6 p.m. and will feature live music, delicious food and a cash bar. Admission is $20 per person and tickets can be reserved by contacting Leslie Wilson at 410-430-6201 or leslie@electjohnphoebus.com Information is also available on the Internet at http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103567015863&s=160&e=001Tq4U_Ia_qMas3HyL_TiN1PA5k0QZYL4gKkvNEN2vgvvuQhPtZrEzMFdf12CpL58ce8yC5xSVIQX7mrMypnKmeyfTo-qzJ6TdEwOJYutaDSCQGr1zY3bTv5nxYmvfhkvt or http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103567015863&s=160&e=001Tq4U_Ia_qMYPu5828mLyV0_meXGf6LPVKDJRQQE_7Uuujukfl1D2NFGNa8CZ-tXmFutxejh6kTjmwsjCN5EWU7PoRp88KvHgZLrGlsBdgq3FKTNVDlnvwWEKFnCXpfofxo_-VsALj9s= .
All persons interested in meeting Phoebus or learning more about how to help his campaign are invited to attend.
Wicomico School System Hosts 3rd Annual School Readiness Fair Friday, July 16
Families with children ages 0-5 can learn more about early childhood education and expectations July 16 at the 3rd Annual School Readiness Fair, put on by the Wicomico County Public Schools.
The School Readiness Fair, a cooperative effort by the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Judy Center Partnership, will take place from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Pemberton Elementary. This free event for young children and their families will showcase the many aspects of early childhood education and services available in the community, and will help parents and guardians ensure that their child is ready to get a good start on school.
"You can't wait anymore for children to enter prekindergarten or kindergarten to begin the schooling process. Preparation for school and life must begin early, and parents and other caregivers have to help children to have all the information they need to ensure a successful beginning," said Sandra Drummond, supervisor of early childhood programs.
Children will have the opportunity to meet Buster the School Bus, who will guide them through the basics of school bus safety. They'll also get to board a school bus and talk with the driver. Inside the School Readiness Fair, they'll be able to meet principals and assistant principals from Wicomico elementary schools, and pick up free learning materials to take home.
Parents will be able to visit tables with information on child care centers, child care providers, the Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center, Head Start, the Judy Center (serving children in the Beaver Run and Pemberton school districts), Wicomico County Library and the Wicomico County Health Department, which will have information on programs and immunizations.
Families who have not registered for prekindergarten or kindergarten will have the chance to do so. Door prizes, dinner, crafts will also be provided. Participants in this year's fair will be treated to a performance by the school system's band, the Edge-ucators, featuring Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen and other school system employees.
Community agencies that would like to participate in the event should contact Sandra Drummond to register at 410-677-4580. To ensure that materials are in adequate supply, families wishing to attend the event should also contact Drummond at this number to sign up.
The School Readiness Fair, a cooperative effort by the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Judy Center Partnership, will take place from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Pemberton Elementary. This free event for young children and their families will showcase the many aspects of early childhood education and services available in the community, and will help parents and guardians ensure that their child is ready to get a good start on school.
"You can't wait anymore for children to enter prekindergarten or kindergarten to begin the schooling process. Preparation for school and life must begin early, and parents and other caregivers have to help children to have all the information they need to ensure a successful beginning," said Sandra Drummond, supervisor of early childhood programs.
Children will have the opportunity to meet Buster the School Bus, who will guide them through the basics of school bus safety. They'll also get to board a school bus and talk with the driver. Inside the School Readiness Fair, they'll be able to meet principals and assistant principals from Wicomico elementary schools, and pick up free learning materials to take home.
Parents will be able to visit tables with information on child care centers, child care providers, the Lower Shore Child Care Resource Center, Head Start, the Judy Center (serving children in the Beaver Run and Pemberton school districts), Wicomico County Library and the Wicomico County Health Department, which will have information on programs and immunizations.
Families who have not registered for prekindergarten or kindergarten will have the chance to do so. Door prizes, dinner, crafts will also be provided. Participants in this year's fair will be treated to a performance by the school system's band, the Edge-ucators, featuring Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen and other school system employees.
Community agencies that would like to participate in the event should contact Sandra Drummond to register at 410-677-4580. To ensure that materials are in adequate supply, families wishing to attend the event should also contact Drummond at this number to sign up.
MSP Press Release
On July 14, 2010 at approximately 11:16 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the four hundred (400) block of Hastings Street for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers located the below listed suspect standing behind the residence in question. The suspect advised the officers that he had been given permission to enter the residence by the current tenant. The officers made contact with the owner of the property and were advised that there is no current tenant of the property as the property is currently vacant. The suspect was arrested without incident.
ARRESTED:
Joey Morris Hutt, 26 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Fourth degree burglary
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028088
ARRESTED:
Joey Morris Hutt, 26 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Fourth degree burglary
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028088
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Council has scheduled an additional work session for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 19, 2010.
The work session will be held in Conference Room 306 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).
Brew River Presents Randy Lee & The Saltwater Cowboys
Sunday Deck Party @ Brew River with Randy Lee and The Saltwater CowboysA Message From A Reader
"I bought a new car at Pohanka Honda back in April.
I just receved a hand written thank you from Wor-Wic Community College
for the Pohanka Pays It Forward donation! Nice! What a great program."
I just receved a hand written thank you from Wor-Wic Community College
for the Pohanka Pays It Forward donation! Nice! What a great program."
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
JULY 19, 2010
Room #306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
• G2 Properties, LLC – reclassification of zone – R-10 Residential to Light Business and Institutional – Mt. Hermon Road and Woodbrooke Drive – Jack Lenox
• Harbor Pointe sidewalks – Teresa Gardner
• Tax differential study – Pam Oland
Room #306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
• G2 Properties, LLC – reclassification of zone – R-10 Residential to Light Business and Institutional – Mt. Hermon Road and Woodbrooke Drive – Jack Lenox
• Harbor Pointe sidewalks – Teresa Gardner
• Tax differential study – Pam Oland
SHOREBIRDS WIN FOURTH STRAIGHT, 3-0 OVER WEST VIRGINIA
Jesse Beal Earns Seventh Win in Seven Dominant Innings
Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds used a fourth inning home run from Tyler Townsend and rode the arms of the Jesse Beal and Brian Parker to a 3-0 shutout of West Virginia in game two at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Thursday night. The last nine starters have only allowed a combined three earned runs in 54.2 innings pitched.
After three scoreless innings, Tyler Townsend hit his first home run of the season over the left field wall to give the ‘Birds a 1-0 cushion. It was his fifth career Minor League Baseball homer.
Jesse Beal (7-5) only needed the one run. He struck out five and walked just one in seven dominant innings. The Power managed only three hits against him.
The Shorebirds plated two more runs in the seventh inning against new pitcher Gabriel Alvarado. Justin Dalles hit a lead off single to left field. Then, two batters later, Garabez Rosa hit a flare double down the right field line to push Dalles to third. After a walk to Mike Mooney, Brian Conley ripped a two-run single through the right side of the infield to give the ‘Birds a 3-0 lead.
Brian Parker entered in the eighth inning and proceeded to retire all six batters he faced to earn his first save of the season.
The Shorebirds are back in action on Friday night for game three against West Virginia at 7:05 p.m. RHP Patrick Kantakevich makes the start for Delmarva.
Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds used a fourth inning home run from Tyler Townsend and rode the arms of the Jesse Beal and Brian Parker to a 3-0 shutout of West Virginia in game two at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Thursday night. The last nine starters have only allowed a combined three earned runs in 54.2 innings pitched.
After three scoreless innings, Tyler Townsend hit his first home run of the season over the left field wall to give the ‘Birds a 1-0 cushion. It was his fifth career Minor League Baseball homer.
Jesse Beal (7-5) only needed the one run. He struck out five and walked just one in seven dominant innings. The Power managed only three hits against him.
The Shorebirds plated two more runs in the seventh inning against new pitcher Gabriel Alvarado. Justin Dalles hit a lead off single to left field. Then, two batters later, Garabez Rosa hit a flare double down the right field line to push Dalles to third. After a walk to Mike Mooney, Brian Conley ripped a two-run single through the right side of the infield to give the ‘Birds a 3-0 lead.
Brian Parker entered in the eighth inning and proceeded to retire all six batters he faced to earn his first save of the season.
The Shorebirds are back in action on Friday night for game three against West Virginia at 7:05 p.m. RHP Patrick Kantakevich makes the start for Delmarva.
TROOPERS CHARGE MAN WITH VIOLATING COURT ORDER
On July 15, 2010 at 2316 hours, Troopers from the Salisbury Barrack of the Maryland State Police responded to Athol Road near Rt. 50 in Mardela reference to violation of a protective order. Troopers were advised that Lee Christopher Berglund, 41, of Salisbury, was in the area on foot near a residence occupied by a subject who has a protective order against him. Troopers spotted Berglund hiding in the woods near the residence and pursued him on foot. A Trooper caught up with Berglund and after a brief struggle, Berglund was taken into custody. Berglund was transported to WCDC and was charged with violating a protective order, trespassing, and assault. Berglund was also served with an outstanding arrest warrant for violating the same protective order. Berglund is awaiting a hearing with the District Court Commissioner.
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 7/15 vs. West Virginia
PREVIEW: The Shorebirds aim for an encore performance in game two against West Virginia. Delmarva connected on three homers and trounced the Power last night 8-1. Kenny Moreland earned his fifth win of the season in 6.2 innings pitched. He retired 17 of the final 19 batters he faced.
STARTING PITCHING SUCCESS: Over the last eight games, Shorebirds starting pitching has allowed just 30 hits and three earned runs in 47.2 innings pitched. Further, the seven starters have combined to strike out 44 batters with just seven walks.
EIGHT RUNS: The Shorebirds scored at eight runs last night for the first time since June 16, when they defeated Kannapolis 8-6 at Perdue Stadium. Last night also marked the first double-digit hit total in the month of July.
3 STRAIGHT: Ty Kelly has notched three straight multi-hit games. He is 6-for-13 over the last three games. Kelly’s average has jumped from .256 to .265.
15 OF 16: Brian Conley has reached base in 15 of the last 16 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25.
3-FOR-44: Garabez Rosa is 3-for-44 over his last 12 games.
STARTING PITCHING SUCCESS: Over the last eight games, Shorebirds starting pitching has allowed just 30 hits and three earned runs in 47.2 innings pitched. Further, the seven starters have combined to strike out 44 batters with just seven walks.
EIGHT RUNS: The Shorebirds scored at eight runs last night for the first time since June 16, when they defeated Kannapolis 8-6 at Perdue Stadium. Last night also marked the first double-digit hit total in the month of July.
3 STRAIGHT: Ty Kelly has notched three straight multi-hit games. He is 6-for-13 over the last three games. Kelly’s average has jumped from .256 to .265.
15 OF 16: Brian Conley has reached base in 15 of the last 16 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25.
3-FOR-44: Garabez Rosa is 3-for-44 over his last 12 games.
Spending And Rationing
Friends,
The arrogance of the one-party rule in Washington never ceases to astound me. Two recent examples of the arrogance of the party in control:
We found out in the last week that on June 30, 2010 the national debt increased by $166 BILLION in a single day. That is one of the largest single day increases ever. I took Senator Mikulski to task for her reckless spending. You can see the press release I sent out here. Since she took office as a Congresswoman in 1977, the national debt has increased from $670 Billion to $13 Trillion. The shear size of this debt is unfathomable. We are getting to the point where our nation is not just forcing our children to pay our bills, we are forcing our grandchildren and maybe our great grandchildren to pay. Our nation is taking away our children's future economic prosperity Senator Mikulski has shown zero leadership on stopping the drastic increase in the national debt.
The mind-blowing increase in the national debt is not the only sign of the arrogance of one-party rule. While most of us were celebrating Independence Day, President Obama was bypassing the proper appointment process that provides accountability and appointed Dr. Berwick to office using a recess appointment. I criticized this appointment in a press release you can view here.
Why did President Obama bypass the proper appointment process? He didn't want Dr. Berwick's views to come to light. You see in a 2009 interview Dr. Berwick said, "The decision is not whether or not we will ration care - the decision is whether we will ration care with our eyes open." The truth is that Obamacare will put the government in the middle of doctor-patient decision-making. With Dr. Berwick's appointment to the CMS, it is clear Obama plans to pay for Obamacare's $500 Billion cut to Medicare by rationing care.
This campaign is about the future of our nation. We cannot continue on the current path. We need accountability in government. Senator Mikulski has shown no leadership. She is a stooge to whatever Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid want. We need accountability in government. We can't keep increasing the national debt and we can't allow our healthcare to be rationed.
The arrogance of the one-party rule in Washington never ceases to astound me. Two recent examples of the arrogance of the party in control:
We found out in the last week that on June 30, 2010 the national debt increased by $166 BILLION in a single day. That is one of the largest single day increases ever. I took Senator Mikulski to task for her reckless spending. You can see the press release I sent out here. Since she took office as a Congresswoman in 1977, the national debt has increased from $670 Billion to $13 Trillion. The shear size of this debt is unfathomable. We are getting to the point where our nation is not just forcing our children to pay our bills, we are forcing our grandchildren and maybe our great grandchildren to pay. Our nation is taking away our children's future economic prosperity Senator Mikulski has shown zero leadership on stopping the drastic increase in the national debt.
The mind-blowing increase in the national debt is not the only sign of the arrogance of one-party rule. While most of us were celebrating Independence Day, President Obama was bypassing the proper appointment process that provides accountability and appointed Dr. Berwick to office using a recess appointment. I criticized this appointment in a press release you can view here.
Why did President Obama bypass the proper appointment process? He didn't want Dr. Berwick's views to come to light. You see in a 2009 interview Dr. Berwick said, "The decision is not whether or not we will ration care - the decision is whether we will ration care with our eyes open." The truth is that Obamacare will put the government in the middle of doctor-patient decision-making. With Dr. Berwick's appointment to the CMS, it is clear Obama plans to pay for Obamacare's $500 Billion cut to Medicare by rationing care.
This campaign is about the future of our nation. We cannot continue on the current path. We need accountability in government. Senator Mikulski has shown no leadership. She is a stooge to whatever Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid want. We need accountability in government. We can't keep increasing the national debt and we can't allow our healthcare to be rationed.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
2008 Voter-Intimidation Case Against New Black Panthers Riles The Right
A 2008 voter-intimidation case has become a political controversy for the Obama administration as conservative lawyers, politicians and commentators raise concerns that the Department of Justice has failed to protect the civil rights of white voters.
The discussion centers on whether the Justice Department's civil rights division mishandled a lawsuit against members of the New Black Panther Party, which was filed weeks before the Obama administration took office. The suit was focused on the party and two of its members, who stood out front of a polling place in Philadelphia on Election Day 2008 wearing military gear. They were captured on video and were accused of trying to discourage some people from voting. One carried a nightstick.
Conservatives complained last year when Justice officials narrowed the case, dropping the party and one of the men and focusing only the bearer of the stick. Department officials have said since then that they did not have sufficient evidence to pursue the case against the other defendants. Justice officials who served in the Bush administration have countered that the department had enough evidence to pursue the case more fully and called the decision to narrow it political. The matter caught the attention of some Republican lawmakers, who held up the confirmation of President Obama's assistant attorney general for civil rights for months asking for a congressional review of the case.
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Fraud Gets Ex-Obama, Clinton Fundraiser 12 years
NEW YORK – A wealthy Manhattan investment banker and former top Democratic fundraiser was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison for defrauding banks of $292 million, some of which he donated to politicians including Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Al Gore.
Hassan Nemazee, 60, had reached a plea deal in March, admitting that he cheated banks out of the money and pleading guilty to three counts of bank fraud and one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein in Manhattan said he'll get out of prison in about a decade.
Nemazee was the national finance chairman of Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign; he also raised money for Obama and a long list of other prominent Democrats. He was Sen. John Kerry's New York finance chairman during his failed 2004 presidential run.
Prosecutors said he used some of the proceeds from his crimes to make personal donations to election campaigns, to make charitable donations and to live a lavish lifestyle that included apartments in Italy and Manhattan, partial interest in a private plane and a luxury yacht.
Stein said he showed leniency to Nemazee in part because of "his involvement in American political life." If the judge had followed federal sentencing guidelines, Nemazee would have received at least another three years in prison and as many as 19 1/2 years.
Prosecutors said Nemazee used fake collateral starting in 1998 and continuing for more than a decade in order to obtain large loans from major banks. The judge ordered him to pay $292 million in restitution.
An indictment said he forged signatures, concocted bogus account statements and established "virtual offices" to conceal a scam. It said he used proceeds from new loans to pay off older ones — a maneuver prosecutors called a Ponzi scheme.
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WHAT A DAY!!!!!
Folks, I can't thank you enough for your patience today. Fortunately we had someone moderating comments all day so things could stay interactive.
The interviews went really well today and we are booked solid for Tuesday and Thursday of next week.
Tonight we will have Gee Williams, (Mayor of Berlin, MD.) as our first Guest. Gee is a passionate Eastern Shoreman who delivers a great message and I believe you'll enjoy his message.
I will say this. I truly enjoyes these interviews and I personally learned a few things I hadn't know before hand. That being said, I'm confident once you hear all of these interviews as well, you'll feel the same way.
Keep in mind that some candidates are more soft spoken than others, so you may have to turn your volume up. We'll work on correcting that in future interviews.
So sit tight and we should have things ready to go by 6 PM.
The interviews went really well today and we are booked solid for Tuesday and Thursday of next week.
Tonight we will have Gee Williams, (Mayor of Berlin, MD.) as our first Guest. Gee is a passionate Eastern Shoreman who delivers a great message and I believe you'll enjoy his message.
I will say this. I truly enjoyes these interviews and I personally learned a few things I hadn't know before hand. That being said, I'm confident once you hear all of these interviews as well, you'll feel the same way.
Keep in mind that some candidates are more soft spoken than others, so you may have to turn your volume up. We'll work on correcting that in future interviews.
So sit tight and we should have things ready to go by 6 PM.
Don't Miss Our 6 PM News Broadcast Tonight
Tonight we'll provide our first candidate interview. Stay tuned Folks.Do You Believe?
Do you believe in God?
Do you believe in one creator?
Do you believe in Jesus?
Do you believe in Heaven?
Do you believe in the Bill of Rights?
Do you believe in the Constitution?
Do you believe in small government?
Do you believe in capitalism?
Do you believe that we have rights that God gives us and NOT the government?
Do you believe in America?
Do you believe that as Americans we should have English as our one language?
Do you believe in the rule of law?
Do you believe that our country is heading in the right direction?
Do you believe there are people trying to destroy our country from within?
Do you believe we are the most giving people in all the world?
Do you believe that we are abandoning God?
Do you believe the planet's climate is constantly changing through natural causes?
Do you believe humans are part of nature?
Do you believe that our children and grandchildren will enjoy the same freedoms we enjoy?
Do you believe in a better tomorrow?
Do you believe that people make things better and not the government?
Do you believe your vote counts?
Do you believe in the power of prayer?
I believe!
Do you believe in one creator?
Do you believe in Jesus?
Do you believe in Heaven?
Do you believe in the Bill of Rights?
Do you believe in the Constitution?
Do you believe in small government?
Do you believe in capitalism?
Do you believe that we have rights that God gives us and NOT the government?
Do you believe in America?
Do you believe that as Americans we should have English as our one language?
Do you believe in the rule of law?
Do you believe that our country is heading in the right direction?
Do you believe there are people trying to destroy our country from within?
Do you believe we are the most giving people in all the world?
Do you believe that we are abandoning God?
Do you believe the planet's climate is constantly changing through natural causes?
Do you believe humans are part of nature?
Do you believe that our children and grandchildren will enjoy the same freedoms we enjoy?
Do you believe in a better tomorrow?
Do you believe that people make things better and not the government?
Do you believe your vote counts?
Do you believe in the power of prayer?
I believe!
The Baltimore Orioles: All Star Break Blues
There is not any way to sweep it under the rug, the first half of the Baltimore Orioles season was dreadful. Manager Dave Trembley was given his walking papers and our ship is being run by interim manager Juan Samuel.
How bad have they been? We're talking historically bad. I'd-rather-see-Oprah-naked then-watch-them-play, bad. So bad the Baltimore Sun began running updates on the team comparing their win/loss record to the worst Oriole team of all time and some of the worst teams in history. They call the segment "The Bottom Line". As of the last update here is where the current Orioles ranked:
1916 Philadelphia Athletics: 19-68-1 (.222)
2003 Detroit Tigers: 23-65 (.261)
1962 New York Mets: 24-64 (.273)
2010 Orioles: 28-59 (.322)
1988 Orioles: 29-59 (.330)
1954 Orioles: 32-56 (.364)
Keep in mind the 1954 Orioles team were an expansion team and in 1988 the team began the year with a record of futility, 0-21, that has yet to come close to being matched. And we're behind BOTH!
Why is this happening?
Their record, I believe, is a reflection of three things.
1. Last year we traded Aubrey Huff. Huff wasn't the game's best power hitter, but he was our best power hitter. When we traded him we traded one of the only home run threats that we had. Luke Scott, it could be argued is the other, though his streaks of hot hitting followed by long streaks of cold make him hard to quantify for comparison. With his new club Aubrey Huff is sitting at 17 home runs, 54 RBIs and a .295 batting average. To fill the void at first we signed Garrett Adkins. He stunk up the joint so bad we threw him to the curb bouncer-style and asked him never to come back. Now we have a first base by committee that isn't working or producing. When you trade your power guy you had better have another one to take his place, we didn't and it shows.
2. Lack of Outfield Power. Nick Markakis and Adam Jones were supposed to build upon their success and make up for the loss of power that came from trading Huff. It hasn't happened. Adam Jones began the year swinging at everything including those nasty hookers that roam in front of the old Buddy Shell's, but striking out! Markakis actually had a good first half with a batting average of .308, but only 6 homers and 31 RBI. While Adam Jones has rallied of late to post 14 home runs and 39 RBIs at the break, it was a long time coming. And Nick's lack of punch at the plate is alarming.
3. Pitching. Our new closer, Mike Gonzalez pitched in 3 games recording 2 blown saves, 2 losses and an ERA of 18.00, before being sent to the disabled list. Our youngsters who were supposed to ascend to the majors with a shout of triumph have taken up the fetal position with the sound of whimpers. Last September Brian Matusz pitched a 1 hitter against the Yankees. This year he began the year with a lot of promise, but had some rough games and now sits at 3-9, 4.77. Brad Bergesen has been back and forth to AAA Norfolk because of his lack of quality games and is at 3-6, 6.40 ERA. Koji Uehara is so fragile he may hurt himself reading this. Chris Tillman, another "blue chip" prospect is 1-3, 5.64 ERA. Our old ace Jeremy Guthrie is 3-10, 4.77 ERA and threatening to lead the league in losses for a second straight year. The new ace we brought in to mentor the young pitchers, Kevin Millwood, is 2-8, 5.77 ERA. Oddly, Millwood had a decent ERA for much of the first half, it was 3.89 headed into his June 3rd start, but racked up losses because of a lack of run support just the same. Then June came and his game, if not his arm, totally fell apart.
Any positives?
Our "All Star" Ty Wiggington was a complete surprise. I'd argue that he did not deserve to make the all star team, but he had 14 home runs and 45 RBIs in the half and only 11/41 last year. I would be willing to bet he gets traded and he should. His value is never going to be higher and at 32 he is likely too old to help out in the long term. This is probably his career year, even though he is hitting just .252.
Jake Arrieta is 3-2 with a 4.38 ERA. While the ERA isn't much to talk about, he has held teams to one run three times in his seven starts. However, in two of those starts he gave up five, which trashed his ERA. There are games when he and Brian Matusz look like they have put it all together and are going to lead the Orioles into greener pastures, but then the next game will come and they get knocked out of the game before the fifth. Hopefully, both of them learn to be consistent.
Jason Berken is the only pitcher on the staff that has been consistent this year. He is 2-1 with a 1.95 ERA as a middle reliever. Those numbers were the only ones on the Orioles team worthy of a nod in the All Star game, because that ERA is exemplary. But middle relievers, like Rodney Dangerfield, get no respect. At 26 years old the Orioles might have found someone that can actually pitch from the bullpen, let's not trade him.
Corey Patterson was out of baseball when the Orioles called him to fill a spot created by the injury to Felix Pie and he has performed admirably at the plate hitting .289, 5 home runs, 29 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He also had the hit of the first half with a game tying 9th inning grand slam, his first ever 4 RBI homer. Unfortunately, there are times when Patterson looks lost in left field. Though he is fleet footed, he has a hard time making the catches that he should. Since Pie has returned from the DL, we'll likely trade him.
What can we do to fix it?
Nothing. This is a bad team. Their record is historically bad and they do not have the talent to turn it around. We can hope that when they finally hire new manager he'll have some fire in his belly and can inspire/cajole/use force to make the team compete. I look forward to GM Andy MacPhail trading Wiggington and Patterson to see what kind of value we can get.
How bad have they been? We're talking historically bad. I'd-rather-see-Oprah-naked then-watch-them-play, bad. So bad the Baltimore Sun began running updates on the team comparing their win/loss record to the worst Oriole team of all time and some of the worst teams in history. They call the segment "The Bottom Line". As of the last update here is where the current Orioles ranked:
1916 Philadelphia Athletics: 19-68-1 (.222)
2003 Detroit Tigers: 23-65 (.261)
1962 New York Mets: 24-64 (.273)
2010 Orioles: 28-59 (.322)
1988 Orioles: 29-59 (.330)
1954 Orioles: 32-56 (.364)
Keep in mind the 1954 Orioles team were an expansion team and in 1988 the team began the year with a record of futility, 0-21, that has yet to come close to being matched. And we're behind BOTH!
Why is this happening?
Their record, I believe, is a reflection of three things.
1. Last year we traded Aubrey Huff. Huff wasn't the game's best power hitter, but he was our best power hitter. When we traded him we traded one of the only home run threats that we had. Luke Scott, it could be argued is the other, though his streaks of hot hitting followed by long streaks of cold make him hard to quantify for comparison. With his new club Aubrey Huff is sitting at 17 home runs, 54 RBIs and a .295 batting average. To fill the void at first we signed Garrett Adkins. He stunk up the joint so bad we threw him to the curb bouncer-style and asked him never to come back. Now we have a first base by committee that isn't working or producing. When you trade your power guy you had better have another one to take his place, we didn't and it shows.
2. Lack of Outfield Power. Nick Markakis and Adam Jones were supposed to build upon their success and make up for the loss of power that came from trading Huff. It hasn't happened. Adam Jones began the year swinging at everything including those nasty hookers that roam in front of the old Buddy Shell's, but striking out! Markakis actually had a good first half with a batting average of .308, but only 6 homers and 31 RBI. While Adam Jones has rallied of late to post 14 home runs and 39 RBIs at the break, it was a long time coming. And Nick's lack of punch at the plate is alarming.
3. Pitching. Our new closer, Mike Gonzalez pitched in 3 games recording 2 blown saves, 2 losses and an ERA of 18.00, before being sent to the disabled list. Our youngsters who were supposed to ascend to the majors with a shout of triumph have taken up the fetal position with the sound of whimpers. Last September Brian Matusz pitched a 1 hitter against the Yankees. This year he began the year with a lot of promise, but had some rough games and now sits at 3-9, 4.77. Brad Bergesen has been back and forth to AAA Norfolk because of his lack of quality games and is at 3-6, 6.40 ERA. Koji Uehara is so fragile he may hurt himself reading this. Chris Tillman, another "blue chip" prospect is 1-3, 5.64 ERA. Our old ace Jeremy Guthrie is 3-10, 4.77 ERA and threatening to lead the league in losses for a second straight year. The new ace we brought in to mentor the young pitchers, Kevin Millwood, is 2-8, 5.77 ERA. Oddly, Millwood had a decent ERA for much of the first half, it was 3.89 headed into his June 3rd start, but racked up losses because of a lack of run support just the same. Then June came and his game, if not his arm, totally fell apart.
Any positives?
Our "All Star" Ty Wiggington was a complete surprise. I'd argue that he did not deserve to make the all star team, but he had 14 home runs and 45 RBIs in the half and only 11/41 last year. I would be willing to bet he gets traded and he should. His value is never going to be higher and at 32 he is likely too old to help out in the long term. This is probably his career year, even though he is hitting just .252.
Jake Arrieta is 3-2 with a 4.38 ERA. While the ERA isn't much to talk about, he has held teams to one run three times in his seven starts. However, in two of those starts he gave up five, which trashed his ERA. There are games when he and Brian Matusz look like they have put it all together and are going to lead the Orioles into greener pastures, but then the next game will come and they get knocked out of the game before the fifth. Hopefully, both of them learn to be consistent.
Jason Berken is the only pitcher on the staff that has been consistent this year. He is 2-1 with a 1.95 ERA as a middle reliever. Those numbers were the only ones on the Orioles team worthy of a nod in the All Star game, because that ERA is exemplary. But middle relievers, like Rodney Dangerfield, get no respect. At 26 years old the Orioles might have found someone that can actually pitch from the bullpen, let's not trade him.
Corey Patterson was out of baseball when the Orioles called him to fill a spot created by the injury to Felix Pie and he has performed admirably at the plate hitting .289, 5 home runs, 29 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He also had the hit of the first half with a game tying 9th inning grand slam, his first ever 4 RBI homer. Unfortunately, there are times when Patterson looks lost in left field. Though he is fleet footed, he has a hard time making the catches that he should. Since Pie has returned from the DL, we'll likely trade him.
What can we do to fix it?
Nothing. This is a bad team. Their record is historically bad and they do not have the talent to turn it around. We can hope that when they finally hire new manager he'll have some fire in his belly and can inspire/cajole/use force to make the team compete. I look forward to GM Andy MacPhail trading Wiggington and Patterson to see what kind of value we can get.
Can't Get It Out Of Your Head: Best Ad Jingles
These songs' catchy simplicity helped them move a lot of product
Great ideas can come at any time. For McCann-Erickson's creative director Bill Backer in January 1971, one of those great ideas came while enduring a weather-induced layover in Shannon, Ireland. "I'd like to buy the world a Coke and keep it company," Backer wrote on the back of a napkin. At that point, it was just an idea — but it would soon become one of the most enduring jingles in history. Songwriters Roger Greenaway, Roger Cook, Backer and Coca-Cola's music director Billy Davis would write and produce the jingle within just a few days.
"I'd Like to Buy the World a Coke," performed by popular British act The New Seekers, was the soundtrack for one of Coke's most famous commercials, July 1971's "Hilltop." The jingle was so popular that it was recorded as a full-length song and became a commercial hit in both the U.S. and the U.K., where later in 1971 it spent several weeks at the top of the charts.
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It's A Busy Day For Salisbury News
Today Salisbury News starts the first leg of interviews with Candidates. I mention this because there will be a lack of Posts for a few hours today while we take on this project.
As mentioned in last nights show, there are very few slots left and I received calls all the way up to 10:30 last night asking if they could fit in. With only 2 openings left, I'd say we'll provide one heck of a field of Candidates.
We do plan on providing another series of Candidate Interviews after the Primary is over with a new line of questions for each one.
So please be patient with us today while we try to do the impossible.
Dee, Dee, Deeeee
The Young Republicans invited STATE Level Candidates, (Delegates & Senators) to come out last night and speak. ONE of the few that chose to sit in was Joe Ollinger. Look, if the man can't even understand that he is NOT running for a State Position, does he really deserve to be considered for COUNTY Executive?Besides his rants and temper tantrums last night, Ollinger is digging his own hole and will implode soon enough.
Gail Bartgovich, Stevie Prettyman and Joe Holloway sat in the audience and quite frankly when they got around to their section Gail very professionally said, this is a STATE invitation. You'll be holding a local forum next month, we'll wait until then to speak. A class act all the way.
20+ Politicians, 7 Young Republicans
Last night the Wicomico Young Republicans held a sort of meet and greet. Unfortunately, there were very few in attendance, young republicans, that is.
IMHO, it was shameful that this group couldn't bring in more people to listen to these Candidates and their platforms.
However, there were a couple of people there that didn't know the difference between COUNTY Candidates and STATE Candidates. More on that to come.
Letter To The Editor...Held At Gunpoint
Joe, I waited a long time before writing this. I have been waiting since I was stopped by Salisbury City Police last Jan. 29 to hear what action they took in connection with my formal complaint about that traffic stop. I have been waiting for something that obviously never will come, and the interview they held with me in connection with the incident was obviously an attempt to simply placate, or perhaps, to silence me. I am not the silent type, and I believe this incident should be made public.
On the day in question, I was moving furniture and belongings to my new residence when I accidentally squeeled the tires on my heavily loaded pickup truck crossing Rt. 13 at Lowe's. An officer quickly "lit me up," and knowing what for, I pulled into the Toys R Us parking lot and began to search my glove compartment for my registration. In the early dark and rain, I became aware of the officer at my passenger window and looked over that way. What I saw was the officer in a crouched stance pointing his service weapon at my head.
Having never had a gun pointed at me before, I was dumbfounded, and asked the officer if he was f-----g crazy. He never moved but pointed to a couple of long guns--a deer rifle and a muzzleloader--that I was moving and had placed in full view leaning against the passenger side. I thought this was what you were supposed to do, rather than hide them. "I'm f----g moving! They're hunting guns!" I told him. He never moved the gun from straight at my head. Clearly, an experienced officer--he is a 10 yr veteran I was told--would have sensed no threat. All he had to do was to ask me to step out of the vehicle and I would gladly have done so.
When he continued to point at my head while the rain came down, I admit that I said some very bad things to him in response to his actions. This was not smart, of course, but was my gut reaction to someone trying to kill me for squeeling my tires. Backup finally arrived after what seemed five or so minutes, calmly walked me to the back of my truck without drama and without cuffing me while I told them what had happened. I have been told by one of those officers, and by the lieutenant who interviewed me the next day at HQ, that what this guy did is "standard procedure." So, that being the case, am I to believe that the hundreds of hunters who flood the roads during deer season--their guns fully in view like mine was--will be held at gunpoint--to their heads--while it is straightened out? I think not.
The Salisbury police have refused to release the names of the three officers who shot and killed a knife-wielding mental patient in the 700 block of South Park Drive last year. Was this officer one of them? Who knows? This is the reason why such information must be reported, and is in any sophisticated metropolis. Do we have a trigger happy officer out there? Again, who knows.
I may have passed on writing this if I got a simple apology. The officer who charged me did not show up for trial and the case of the spinning tires was dismissed. More cynical readers might suspect this was ordered to prevent any information about his actions from surfacing. All I know is if you get stopped by the police in Salisbury, Md., your life insurance had better be up to date.
Tom Leonard
On the day in question, I was moving furniture and belongings to my new residence when I accidentally squeeled the tires on my heavily loaded pickup truck crossing Rt. 13 at Lowe's. An officer quickly "lit me up," and knowing what for, I pulled into the Toys R Us parking lot and began to search my glove compartment for my registration. In the early dark and rain, I became aware of the officer at my passenger window and looked over that way. What I saw was the officer in a crouched stance pointing his service weapon at my head.
Having never had a gun pointed at me before, I was dumbfounded, and asked the officer if he was f-----g crazy. He never moved but pointed to a couple of long guns--a deer rifle and a muzzleloader--that I was moving and had placed in full view leaning against the passenger side. I thought this was what you were supposed to do, rather than hide them. "I'm f----g moving! They're hunting guns!" I told him. He never moved the gun from straight at my head. Clearly, an experienced officer--he is a 10 yr veteran I was told--would have sensed no threat. All he had to do was to ask me to step out of the vehicle and I would gladly have done so.
When he continued to point at my head while the rain came down, I admit that I said some very bad things to him in response to his actions. This was not smart, of course, but was my gut reaction to someone trying to kill me for squeeling my tires. Backup finally arrived after what seemed five or so minutes, calmly walked me to the back of my truck without drama and without cuffing me while I told them what had happened. I have been told by one of those officers, and by the lieutenant who interviewed me the next day at HQ, that what this guy did is "standard procedure." So, that being the case, am I to believe that the hundreds of hunters who flood the roads during deer season--their guns fully in view like mine was--will be held at gunpoint--to their heads--while it is straightened out? I think not.
The Salisbury police have refused to release the names of the three officers who shot and killed a knife-wielding mental patient in the 700 block of South Park Drive last year. Was this officer one of them? Who knows? This is the reason why such information must be reported, and is in any sophisticated metropolis. Do we have a trigger happy officer out there? Again, who knows.
I may have passed on writing this if I got a simple apology. The officer who charged me did not show up for trial and the case of the spinning tires was dismissed. More cynical readers might suspect this was ordered to prevent any information about his actions from surfacing. All I know is if you get stopped by the police in Salisbury, Md., your life insurance had better be up to date.
Tom Leonard
WHY WILL YOU VOTE FOR BOB CULVER?
As a non-incumbent, Mr. Culver is running for Wicomico County Council, At-large.
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These rules apply to comments:
1. Only positive statements about the candidate will be posted. Comments that attack the candidate or anyone else will not be posted, and that includes “sneak attacks” – for example: “Because I want higher taxes and more spending.”
2. Long personal accolades will not be posted – the goal is to present the pertinent facts not a facade about the candidates. Short accolades (25 words or less) are OK.
PLEASE: if you do not plan to vote for the candidate, don’t send any comment for this post.
Missing Girl Found After Almost 7 Years
A California girl who had been missing for almost seven years was found Wednesday by police in Phoenix, Arizona, authorities said.
The girl had just turned a year old when she was abducted in September 2003.
She had been in the care of foster parents in Norwalk, California, when she was snatched by three of her aunts, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County sheriff's Norwalk Station said.
Two of the aunts were caught at the time. The third got away with the child, said sheriff's spokesman Bill Evans.
The girl then somehow ended up with a family in Phoenix that had no relation to her biological family, authorities said.
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The girl had just turned a year old when she was abducted in September 2003.
She had been in the care of foster parents in Norwalk, California, when she was snatched by three of her aunts, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County sheriff's Norwalk Station said.
Two of the aunts were caught at the time. The third got away with the child, said sheriff's spokesman Bill Evans.
The girl then somehow ended up with a family in Phoenix that had no relation to her biological family, authorities said.
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Troubled Nurses Skip From State To State Under Compact
A 24-state compact has provided cover for nurses suspected of negligence or misconduct, leaving them free to work across nearly half the country and potentially put patients in jeopardy.
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Gov. Pawlenty: 'Credible Evidence' Of Fraud In 2008 Coleman-Franken Race
Allegations of fraud in the 2008 Senate race between Al Franken (D) and Norm Coleman (R) are “credible,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) said Wednesday.
Pawlenty seemed to back allegations leveled by a conservative group in Minnesota that a sizable number of convicted felons, who were ineligible to vote, cast ballots in the extremely close Senate election, possibly tipping the race to Franken, who was sworn in last year as senator.
“There’s a serious allegation to that effect and if it turns out to be true, it’s quite possible,” Pawlenty said during an appearance on Fox News when asked if felons might have handed Franken victory.
“There’s a group out here in Minnesota that’s investigated that,” added the two-term governor and potential 2012 presidential candidate. “They seem to have found credible evidence that many felons who are not supposed to be voting actually voted in the Franken-Coleman election.”
The contest between Franken and Coleman, the incumbent senator, dragged on for months during hand recounts and in court contests and litigation before Franken was certified as winner by 312 votes.
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Pawlenty seemed to back allegations leveled by a conservative group in Minnesota that a sizable number of convicted felons, who were ineligible to vote, cast ballots in the extremely close Senate election, possibly tipping the race to Franken, who was sworn in last year as senator.
“There’s a serious allegation to that effect and if it turns out to be true, it’s quite possible,” Pawlenty said during an appearance on Fox News when asked if felons might have handed Franken victory.
“There’s a group out here in Minnesota that’s investigated that,” added the two-term governor and potential 2012 presidential candidate. “They seem to have found credible evidence that many felons who are not supposed to be voting actually voted in the Franken-Coleman election.”
The contest between Franken and Coleman, the incumbent senator, dragged on for months during hand recounts and in court contests and litigation before Franken was certified as winner by 312 votes.
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Disadvantage Of Delaware Casinos
Here’s something your readers might find interesting and save some frustration… I have a Macy’s Visa card, tried to use it at an ATM this morning in Delmar, DE and it was declined. I had just checked the balance and had $2000 available for cash withdrawal. I knew my pin# was correct. So I call them, and she’s like yes, you have $2000 available, with an $850 daily limit. I tell her it didn’t work and she looks up the ATM transaction, and says ahh, you tried to use the card in a restricted zip code 19940. Huh?!? Yes sir, that zip code is within 50 miles of a casino and therefore it cannot be used in ATMs.
Senate Republicans Demand Answers From Kagan On Obamacare
All seven Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee sent a letter today to Solicitor General Elena Kagan demanding information about whether she at any time as a member of the Obama administration discussed the suit filed by Florida and numerous other states challenging the constitutionality of the health-care law signed by President Barack Obama--an action that under federal law could require Kagan to recuse herself from the case if she is confirmed as a justice and it comes before the Supreme Court.
In the letter, the Judiciary Committee Republicans pose 13 questions to Kagan. The first seven directly probe whether she was in anyway involved in the administration’s planning or response to the lawsuit brought against Obamacare by Florida and other states. Questions eight and nine probe whether she discussed the underlying constitutional issues involved in the health care legislation. Question ten asks her why she should not recuse herself from ruling on Supreme Court challenges to the health-care law if she discussed it or the underlying constitutional issues during her service in the Obama administration.
County Election Judges
I don't know if you are aware of it, but the State of Maryland is hiring election judges for the various counties right now. The requirements are minimal-- citizenship, reliability, etc., and a willingness to be present for the entire election day (like 8 AM till the polls close).
If someone has an interest in participating in the election process as an official, they can contact their county election board for more info.
Anyone interested should contact the election board ASAP.
This is a good way to get involved, especially for retired folk.
If someone has an interest in participating in the election process as an official, they can contact their county election board for more info.
Anyone interested should contact the election board ASAP.
This is a good way to get involved, especially for retired folk.
Mills For Delegate Fundraiser
Dear Friends,
One of the tenets of my campaign and something that I believe is vital to the Eastern Shore and to Maryland, is small business. Small business employs a significant amount of people on the Eastern Shore and without those jobs; we would be worse off economically than we already are. Furthermore, the attitude of the entrepreneur is what made America great and we need to continue to support them with lower taxes and reducing the ridiculous amount of overregulation that they must deal with. Government should be getting out of the way, not hindering the progress of businesses.
It is with that in mind, that I announce with great pride that my first fundraiser will be held at a small business within my district. On Saturday, July 24th, from 5-7 pm, I will be holding a spaghetti dinner at the Deli at Pecan Square, located at 1210 Nanticoke Road. Having been a patron of this restaurant for awhile, I know that the food is top quality and the service excellent. I am humbled that they would think enough of me to host a fundraiser in my name. Ticket prices are $25 per person, or $45 for a couple. Also, children under 7 are free and children between the ages of 7-14 are only $15. There will be several prominent elected officials present and I will be helping serve, so it will be a truly interactive event.
If you would like tickets or have any questions, please feel free to contact me at electdustinmills2010@gmail.com. I welcome all who attend and look forward to seeing everyone there!
Respectfully,
Dustin Mills
Candidate, House of Delegates
Parents In Montana Battle Over Sex-Ed
Should kindergarten students learn the proper terms for male and female private parts?
For many outraged parents in Helena, Montana, the answer is absolutely not. Approximately 300 people packed a Helena Public Schools board of trustees meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on the district's proposed changes to it's health curriculum. Specifically, the "Human Sexuality" portion of the draft that calls for children as young as five-years-old to begin sex-ed.
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For many outraged parents in Helena, Montana, the answer is absolutely not. Approximately 300 people packed a Helena Public Schools board of trustees meeting Tuesday night to voice their opinions on the district's proposed changes to it's health curriculum. Specifically, the "Human Sexuality" portion of the draft that calls for children as young as five-years-old to begin sex-ed.
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Thieves Steal from Area Churches
Location:
Solid Rock Church, 807 Hazlettville Road Dover, De
New Hope United Holy Church, 2249 Judith Road, Hartly, De
Delaware Christian Fellowship, 600 Meyers Drive Hartly, De (twice)
DATE and TIME:
Solid Rock Church: June 22nd
New Hope United Holy Church: June 20th
Delaware Christian Fellowship: June 22nd and June 30th
Suspect(s):
Unknown
Resume:
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a series of thefts from Kent County area churches. The recent string of thefts has occurred in the west Dover and Hartly area.
Delaware State Police have learned the thieves are targeting the Church’s air conditioner units. A total of 8 air conditioner units have been stolen from these churches along with copper tubing. The approximate cost to the churches has reached $10,800. The thefts are believed to have occurred during the nighttime hours. The thieves are cutting the tubing and removing the copper wiring along with the entire AC unit.
State Police is asking the publics assistance in nabbing these thieves. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
Solid Rock Church, 807 Hazlettville Road Dover, De
New Hope United Holy Church, 2249 Judith Road, Hartly, De
Delaware Christian Fellowship, 600 Meyers Drive Hartly, De (twice)
DATE and TIME:
Solid Rock Church: June 22nd
New Hope United Holy Church: June 20th
Delaware Christian Fellowship: June 22nd and June 30th
Suspect(s):
Unknown
Resume:
Delaware State Police are currently investigating a series of thefts from Kent County area churches. The recent string of thefts has occurred in the west Dover and Hartly area.
Delaware State Police have learned the thieves are targeting the Church’s air conditioner units. A total of 8 air conditioner units have been stolen from these churches along with copper tubing. The approximate cost to the churches has reached $10,800. The thefts are believed to have occurred during the nighttime hours. The thieves are cutting the tubing and removing the copper wiring along with the entire AC unit.
State Police is asking the publics assistance in nabbing these thieves. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
Have A Ball This Fall: Men And Coed Softball Leagues To Begin In August
Registration is Now Open for the Fall Men’s Slow Pitch and Coed Softball Programs
(Salisbury, MD) Fall is just around the corner, which means Wicomico County’s fall slow pitch softball programs at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex will soon begin.
The Men’s Slow Pitch Fall Softball league will begin play on August 16 and continue into the cool months of September and October. The registration process has begun and the deadline for team registration is Friday, August 6th. Registrations and player contracts must be dropped off at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office by 5:00pm on August 6th. Games will be played on weeknights, and the season will conclude by the end of October. The men’s league will likely consist of three divisions based on level of play. The season includes 16 regular season games and double elimination playoffs.
The fall coed softball program will also be back this year, with competitive and non-competitive divisions. The coed league will take place primarily on Friday evenings with alternate weeknight dates possible based on the number of teams. The fall coed league includes 10 regular season games and league playoffs. The deadline for team registration is Friday, August 6th at 5:00pm. Games are scheduled to begin on Friday, August 20th and the season will conclude in October.
For more information contact program director Steve Miller at 410-548-4900 ext. 105 or email smiller@wicomicocounty.org. If you would like to learn about other upcoming programs offered by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism sign up for email alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org.
(Salisbury, MD) Fall is just around the corner, which means Wicomico County’s fall slow pitch softball programs at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex will soon begin.
The Men’s Slow Pitch Fall Softball league will begin play on August 16 and continue into the cool months of September and October. The registration process has begun and the deadline for team registration is Friday, August 6th. Registrations and player contracts must be dropped off at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office by 5:00pm on August 6th. Games will be played on weeknights, and the season will conclude by the end of October. The men’s league will likely consist of three divisions based on level of play. The season includes 16 regular season games and double elimination playoffs.
The fall coed softball program will also be back this year, with competitive and non-competitive divisions. The coed league will take place primarily on Friday evenings with alternate weeknight dates possible based on the number of teams. The fall coed league includes 10 regular season games and league playoffs. The deadline for team registration is Friday, August 6th at 5:00pm. Games are scheduled to begin on Friday, August 20th and the season will conclude in October.
For more information contact program director Steve Miller at 410-548-4900 ext. 105 or email smiller@wicomicocounty.org. If you would like to learn about other upcoming programs offered by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism sign up for email alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org.
Bob Ehrlich To Visit The Troubled Dover Bridge
Bob Ehrlich to Visit the Troubled Dover Bridge to Discuss the O’Malley Administration’s Lack of Progress Fixing It
ANNAPOLIS – Nothing lasts forever; the historic Dover Bridge has served Midshore Maryland for 78 years but has been due for replacement for decades. Former Governor Bob Ehrlich pledged approximately $40 million to build a new Dover Bridge in 2003, but Martin O’Malley has refused to okay construction; now time has run out.
Just weeks after 900 commuters were stranded on a stalled MARC train near Baltimore, residents in Talbot and Caroline counties were stranded on either side of the Choptank River as state route 331 was shut down for hours when the Bridge malfunctioned and refused to close. Direct access to the area’s major hospital as well as jobs and businesses was cut off as a result.
On Thursday July 15th Bob Ehrlich will visit the Dover Bridge to discuss its condition with residents and pledge his commitment to seeing it fixed as governor. The structure has been declared structurally obsolete for years and is a public safety hazard even when operating; its lanes are too narrow to meet current highway standards; its supports are crumbling.
Bob Ehrlich believes the citizens of the Mid Shore deserve a safe and fully functional bridge—not one plagued with constant problems that cause worry and stress to people who depend on it. He also believes residents deserve a prompt response from the O’Malley Administration about why it has not been fixed. Ehrlich will meet with area residents and discuss the urgent need for action from leaders in Annapolis.
Driver Strikes Trooper’s Car And A Second Vehicle On SR 1
Location: SR 1 northbound south of RT 273, Bear, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 12:05 p.m.
Operators and Vehicles Involved:
Veh-1 1995 Buick La Saber
Op-1 Francis K. Burns, 75, Bear, DE
Veh-2 2007 Ford Crown Vic marked cruiser
Op-2 Trooper Eric Lochstoer, stationed at Troop 9, Odessa
Veh-3 1999 Honda Accord
Op-3 Brian J. Fahey, 23, Bear, DE
Resume:
Bear - Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a state trooper who was attempting to give aid to a motorist.
The crash occurred on SR 1 just south of Rt 273 when a trooper was enroute to a crash near Christiana. He was advised that he was no longer needed. At that time the trooper was passing Burns who was stopped on the shoulder in heavy rain. The trooper still had the vehicle's emergency equipment activated when he pulled onto the shoulder. The trooper began to back up and parked in front of the Buick. As the trooper was about to exit his cruiser, the Honda Accord traveled off onto the shoulder and struck the rear of the Buick and pushed it into the back of the trooper’s car.
The trooper and Burns were taken to Christiana Hospital where they were treated from minor injures. Fahey who was the driver of the Honda refused treatment.
All the operators were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash including the trooper who just about to step out of the car.
The investigation is on going and no charges have been filed at this time.
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 12:05 p.m.
Operators and Vehicles Involved:
Veh-1 1995 Buick La Saber
Op-1 Francis K. Burns, 75, Bear, DE
Veh-2 2007 Ford Crown Vic marked cruiser
Op-2 Trooper Eric Lochstoer, stationed at Troop 9, Odessa
Veh-3 1999 Honda Accord
Op-3 Brian J. Fahey, 23, Bear, DE
Resume:
Bear - Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a state trooper who was attempting to give aid to a motorist.
The crash occurred on SR 1 just south of Rt 273 when a trooper was enroute to a crash near Christiana. He was advised that he was no longer needed. At that time the trooper was passing Burns who was stopped on the shoulder in heavy rain. The trooper still had the vehicle's emergency equipment activated when he pulled onto the shoulder. The trooper began to back up and parked in front of the Buick. As the trooper was about to exit his cruiser, the Honda Accord traveled off onto the shoulder and struck the rear of the Buick and pushed it into the back of the trooper’s car.
The trooper and Burns were taken to Christiana Hospital where they were treated from minor injures. Fahey who was the driver of the Honda refused treatment.
All the operators were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the crash including the trooper who just about to step out of the car.
The investigation is on going and no charges have been filed at this time.
GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO HOST “BUY LOCAL” COOKOUT
Governor to Kick-off “Buy Local Challenge” Week; Cookout to Feature Locally Grown Recipes Created by Selected Chefs
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley next week will host a “Buy Local” cook out to officially kick-off Maryland’s “Buy Local Challenge” week, which challenges Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally-grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. At the Governor’s cook out, 17 teams of local producers and chefs will prepare creative recipes showcasing the diversity of local products available in Maryland. Government House chefs will also prepare a few favorites recipes of theirs and the O’Malley family featuring local products. The cook out will take place Thursday, July 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Government House in Annapolis.
“Buy Local Challenge” week is July 17 through the 25. Buying locally is key to ensuring a smart, green and growing future for Maryland families. It preserves farmland, protects the environment, bolsters local economies, and provides wholesome, nutritious, great-tasting fresh food.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley next week will host a “Buy Local” cook out to officially kick-off Maryland’s “Buy Local Challenge” week, which challenges Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally-grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day. At the Governor’s cook out, 17 teams of local producers and chefs will prepare creative recipes showcasing the diversity of local products available in Maryland. Government House chefs will also prepare a few favorites recipes of theirs and the O’Malley family featuring local products. The cook out will take place Thursday, July 15 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Government House in Annapolis.
“Buy Local Challenge” week is July 17 through the 25. Buying locally is key to ensuring a smart, green and growing future for Maryland families. It preserves farmland, protects the environment, bolsters local economies, and provides wholesome, nutritious, great-tasting fresh food.
OFFENSE AND PITCHING LEAD SHOREBIRDS TO 8-1 WIN
‘Birds Record Double Digit Hits For First Time in July
Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds hit three homers in a game for the second time this year as they cruised past West Virginia, 8-1, at Perdue Stadium on Wednesday night. The Shorebirds notched more than 10 hits for the first time since June 30th. The 13 hits were the most since June 2nd, when they recorded 13 against Greensboro.
West Virginia scored their lone run of the night in the first inning. Jarek Cunningham hit a one out double. Two batters later, Rogelio Norris hit a flare single into right-center field to plate Cunningham.
The Shorebirds were quick to respond in the bottom of the first. Brian Conley blasted a 3-2 pitch over the right-center field wall to tie the game at 1-1. It was his third homer of the season.
In the second, the Shorebirds grabbed the lead. Levi Carolus led off with a towering homer to left field. It was also his third homer of the season.
The ‘Birds were back to work in the third inning. Ty Kelly hit a lead off single to left field. The next batter, Tyler Townsend, belted a double to deep left field to score Kelly from first. Townsend moved to third on a wild pitch and later scored on a single to right by Carolus to give the ‘Birds a 4-1 edge.
After going without a run in the fourth, the Shorebirds tallied three more in the fifth off Brandon Holden. Kelly led off with a line drive single to right field. Townsend followed with a triple off the base of the wall in straight away center field. Kieron Pope then hit a sacrifice fly to left field to plate Townsend. The Shorebirds took a 7-1 lead on a homer to right-center by Steve Bumbry, his third of the year.
Kenny Moreland tossed a gem to earn his fifth win of the season. He retired 17 of the final 19 batters he faced and allowed only four hits in 6.2 innings pitched. Moreland also fanned eight batters without issuing a walk.
James Brandhorst tossed 1.1 innings and allowed only one hit. David Walters made his Shorebirds debut in the ninth inning and tossed a scoreless frame.
Brandon Holden (1-9) was tagged with the loss in 5.0 innings on the hill. He allowed nine hits and seven runs.
The Shorebirds play game two of the series on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jesse Beal toes the rubber for Delmarva.
Salisbury, Md. – The Delmarva Shorebirds hit three homers in a game for the second time this year as they cruised past West Virginia, 8-1, at Perdue Stadium on Wednesday night. The Shorebirds notched more than 10 hits for the first time since June 30th. The 13 hits were the most since June 2nd, when they recorded 13 against Greensboro.
West Virginia scored their lone run of the night in the first inning. Jarek Cunningham hit a one out double. Two batters later, Rogelio Norris hit a flare single into right-center field to plate Cunningham.
The Shorebirds were quick to respond in the bottom of the first. Brian Conley blasted a 3-2 pitch over the right-center field wall to tie the game at 1-1. It was his third homer of the season.
In the second, the Shorebirds grabbed the lead. Levi Carolus led off with a towering homer to left field. It was also his third homer of the season.
The ‘Birds were back to work in the third inning. Ty Kelly hit a lead off single to left field. The next batter, Tyler Townsend, belted a double to deep left field to score Kelly from first. Townsend moved to third on a wild pitch and later scored on a single to right by Carolus to give the ‘Birds a 4-1 edge.
After going without a run in the fourth, the Shorebirds tallied three more in the fifth off Brandon Holden. Kelly led off with a line drive single to right field. Townsend followed with a triple off the base of the wall in straight away center field. Kieron Pope then hit a sacrifice fly to left field to plate Townsend. The Shorebirds took a 7-1 lead on a homer to right-center by Steve Bumbry, his third of the year.
Kenny Moreland tossed a gem to earn his fifth win of the season. He retired 17 of the final 19 batters he faced and allowed only four hits in 6.2 innings pitched. Moreland also fanned eight batters without issuing a walk.
James Brandhorst tossed 1.1 innings and allowed only one hit. David Walters made his Shorebirds debut in the ninth inning and tossed a scoreless frame.
Brandon Holden (1-9) was tagged with the loss in 5.0 innings on the hill. He allowed nine hits and seven runs.
The Shorebirds play game two of the series on Thursday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Jesse Beal toes the rubber for Delmarva.
Wargotz Sees Hope In Latest Rasmussen Poll
Mikulski at Lowest Point in Decades
Annapolis - Commissioner Eric Wargotz M.D. sees hope in the latest Rasmussen poll. The latest Rasmussen Report Survey of the Maryland Senate Race shows Senator Mikulski is at her weakest point in decades.
The survey found that Eric Wargotz starts the campaign with the same percentage as the Republican received against her in 2004. This signals Commissioner Wargotz has a solid base on which to build.
Some analysts may say Mikulski has a strong lead, but many analysts forget that in December 2009 prior to Scott Brown's victory in Massachusettes, Democrat Martha Coakley had a 19 point lead over Scott Brown. She was viewed as a lock for the Senate seat held by the late Senator Kennedy in a state with a 3 to 1 Democrat to Republican registration advantage. Scott Brown won because voters are tired of one-party rule in Washington.
"Voters in Maryland are tired of one-party rule in Washington." said Wargotz. "This poll shows Senator Mikulski is vulnerable if the right candidate runs a voter focused campaign."
One particular area of strength in the Rasmussen poll for Senator Mikulski was with women which is an area Dr. Wargotz can make serious gains. Dr. Wargotz has specialized in providing medical care to women throughout his career. He is a recognized expert in pathology of the Breast and Gynecological Tract. He has published over two-dozen peer-reviewed research papers in a variety of medical journals on a variety of topics. He is a member of the prestigious Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathologists and is a recipient of the Miller teaching award for excellence in medical student teaching He was recently honored as a recipient for the third consecutive year being rated as one of "Americas Top Physicians, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 " by the Consumer's Research Council, Washington D.C. In March 2009 Dr. Wargotz received the " "Physician Patient's Choice Award" for 2008, Maryland.
Annapolis - Commissioner Eric Wargotz M.D. sees hope in the latest Rasmussen poll. The latest Rasmussen Report Survey of the Maryland Senate Race shows Senator Mikulski is at her weakest point in decades.
The survey found that Eric Wargotz starts the campaign with the same percentage as the Republican received against her in 2004. This signals Commissioner Wargotz has a solid base on which to build.
Some analysts may say Mikulski has a strong lead, but many analysts forget that in December 2009 prior to Scott Brown's victory in Massachusettes, Democrat Martha Coakley had a 19 point lead over Scott Brown. She was viewed as a lock for the Senate seat held by the late Senator Kennedy in a state with a 3 to 1 Democrat to Republican registration advantage. Scott Brown won because voters are tired of one-party rule in Washington.
"Voters in Maryland are tired of one-party rule in Washington." said Wargotz. "This poll shows Senator Mikulski is vulnerable if the right candidate runs a voter focused campaign."
One particular area of strength in the Rasmussen poll for Senator Mikulski was with women which is an area Dr. Wargotz can make serious gains. Dr. Wargotz has specialized in providing medical care to women throughout his career. He is a recognized expert in pathology of the Breast and Gynecological Tract. He has published over two-dozen peer-reviewed research papers in a variety of medical journals on a variety of topics. He is a member of the prestigious Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathologists and is a recipient of the Miller teaching award for excellence in medical student teaching He was recently honored as a recipient for the third consecutive year being rated as one of "Americas Top Physicians, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2007-2008 " by the Consumer's Research Council, Washington D.C. In March 2009 Dr. Wargotz received the " "Physician Patient's Choice Award" for 2008, Maryland.
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