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Saturday, October 27, 2012

ABSENTEE BALLOTS SENT TO MILITARY 'BURNED IN CRASH'

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
Federal officials say that absentee ballots being sent to U.S. military serving in Afghanistan may have been burned in a plane crash.

A top official in the Federal Voting Assistance Program this week notified election officials across the nation that a transport plane crashed at Shindad Air Base on Oct. 19.

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Commentary: Redistricting Map Is A Stain On The Political Process

When Del. Neil Parrott was gathering petition signatures to put congressional redistricting on the ballot so voters could overturn it, he found that all he needed to do was show people the map itself and they were ready to sign on.

That’s the same appalled reaction I found last week when I made a presentation on Question 5 to students and staff at the University of Maryland Baltimore. All they had to do was look at the map, particularly the lines for the 3rdCongressional District, to realize there was something very wrong.

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Woman’s Halloween Decorations Take Morbid Jabs At Neighbors

A Michigan woman's Halloween decorations are stirring up more than just a few scares.

The woman set up head-stones in her front yard referring to her neighbors.

There are names, initials, even a ‘Rest in Peace Nosey Neighbors' line.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Attorneys for Casey Anthony are asking for a venue change in her coming defamation trial.

Her attorneys filed paperwork this week seeking to have the trial moved out of Orange County. The Orlando Sentinel reports that attorneys argued that Anthony can never get an impartial jury due to pretrial publicity.

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg Donates $250K To Md. Marriage Equality Campaign

In a week and a half, Maryland voters will decide whether to allow same-sex marriage in this state. And supporters are calling on high-profile help. With Election Day fast approaching, the mayor of New York City stands behind local leaders to rally for the message.

Kai Jackson has more on the push for voter approval.

The state of New York already made national news by allowing same-sex marriage. Now, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is trying to help Maryland do the same.

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Former State Dept. Employee Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft

A former State Department employee has pleaded guilty to an identity theft plot in which he and others used stolen credit cards to make more than $70,000 in purchases.

Twenty-six-year-old Rodney Quarles Jr. of Charlotte Hall, Md., entered the plea Friday. He agreed to pay restitution and faces a maximum of 15 years in prison at sentencing Jan. 11.

Most polls at this moment suggest GOP nominee Mitt Romney is in the lead nationally, but surveys in the nine or so swing states are registering a narrow advantage for President Obama.

So here’s a prospect worth contemplating: What if Romney carries the popular vote, but Obama regains the presidency by winning 270 votes or more in the electoral college?

“I think it’s a 50/50 possibility — or more,” said Mark McKinnon, who was a political strategist for former president George W. Bush.

“If the election were held tomorrow, it wouldn’t just be a possibility, it would be actual,” added William A. Galston, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, who also served as a policy adviser to former president Bill Clinton.

That kind of split decision between the electorate and the electoral college would mark the fifth time in American history — and the second time in a dozen years — that the person who occupies the White House was not the one who got the most votes on Election Day.

Staffers at a pharmacy linked to the deadly meningitis outbreak documented dozens of cases of mold and bacteria growing in rooms that were supposed to be sterile, according to federal health inspectors.

In a preliminary report on conditions at the pharmacy, the Food and Drug Administration said Friday that even when the contamination at New England Compounding Center exceeded the company's own safety levels, there is no evidence that staffers investigated or corrected the problem. The FDA uncovered some four dozen reports of potential contamination in company records, stretching back to January this year.

The report comes from an FDA inspection of the Framingham, Mass.-based company earlier this month after steroid injections made by the company were tied to an outbreak of fungal meningitis. FDA officials confirmed last week that the black fungus found in the company's vials was the same fungus that has sickened 338 people across the U.S., causing 25 deaths.

The White House is weighing the idea of a tax cut that it believes would lift Americans’ take-home pay and boost a still-struggling economy, according to people familiar with the administration’s thinking, as the presidential candidates continue battling over whose tax policies would do more for the country.

Obama administration officials have concluded that the economy, while improved, is still fragile enough that it may need another bout of stimulus. The tax cut could replace the payroll tax cut championed by President Obama in 2011 and 2012, which was designed as a buffer against economic shocks such as the financial crisis in Europe and high oil prices. It expires at year’s end.

Md. Suspends Enforcement Of Blue Crab Harvest Time

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Department of Natural Resources says it will not enforce times for removing crabs from commercial pots so fishermen can prepare for Hurricane Sandy.

The DNR says from Friday through Monday, fishermen may keep crabs removed from crab pots during this period, as well as the mandatory days off Sunday and Monday.

Hurricanes That Hit Maryland The Hardest

Already out buying your milk, water and toilet paper to get ready for Hurricane Sandy’s potential arrival? If you’ve lived in Maryland for a while, you’ve been there before.

1960 – Hurricane Donna, winds 100 mph in Ocean City, two deaths
1961 – Hurricane Esther, winds 45 mph in Ocean City.
1964 – Tropical Storm Cleo, 5.8 inches of rain in Westernport (Allegany County)
1968 – Tropical Depression Abby, 3.83 inches of rain in Centreville
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Berlin Pregnancy Center Transitions To Further Help Community

OCEAN CITY – The Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center is officially a pregnancy medical center now offering ultrasounds along with many other free services to keep women informed and healthy before, during and beyond pregnancy.

The Shirley Grace Pregnancy Center is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential services, such as pregnancy tests, education on fetal development, abortion and adoption, options counseling, poor prenatal diagnosis support, material assistance, pregnancy and parenting education and support, and now ultrasounds for pregnancy viability.

“We offer services to all different women, of all different economic statuses and different needs,” founder and Executive Director Mariratina Quillen said.

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Ed Klein: Docs Show Obama Overruled Clinton To Deny Security In Benghazi

Ed Klein stated that the Clinton’s legal team told him that there were documents that showed President Obama denied the requests for additional security at the Benghazi Consulate despite Hillary Clinton’s request for more security. He also said that Bill Clinton wants to release the documents to exonerate his wife.

Harris Town Hall In Salisbury To Be Held October 29

Congressman Andy Harris will be holding a town hall meeting in Salisbury on Monday, October 29th. Harris has conducted more town hall meetings than any other congressman from Maryland, holding well over sixty in the 18 months he has held office.

"Getting out of Washington DC and hearing directly from residents in my district is the best way to serve my constituents. I like to keep my focus on what is happening in Maryland's 1st district and holding regular town hall meetings is a great way to communicate with residents," Harris commented.

Andy Harris Town Hall Meeting

Monday, October 29

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location - The Black Diamond Lodge, 219 N. Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland, MD 21826

All interested residents of the Salisbury area are encouraged to join Andy Harris on October 29th for another opportunity to speak directly with their congressman.

For more information, please call or email Bonnie Luna, bnluna@verizon.net, 410-603-1679

Jeff Dunham in 'No Spin Zone'

Who will Walter and Peanut be voting for in the Presidental election? Click HERE to find out.

Town of Ocean City Monitoring Path Of Hurricane Sandy, Storm Updates Provided On Various Outlets

Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Emergency Services is continuing to monitor the projected path of Hurricane Sandy. Currently, the storm is expected to be in the Ocean City area during the evening hours of Sunday, October 28, and is projected to last through Tuesday, October 30. High winds and large amounts of rain are likely, which may lead to flooding and possible power outages.

During the storm, the Town of Ocean City will be posting storm related information on various websites, social media outlets and through the GovDelivery system. In an effort to keep citizens informed with the most updated and accurate information, the Town of Ocean City will be posting storm related information on the following outlets:

Town of Ocean City Alerts via GovDelivery: subscribe to GovDelivery, visit the “City Wide Alerts” tab on the Town of Ocean City’s website at http://oceancitymd.gov.

Town of Ocean City Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownOfOceanCity

Town of Ocean City Twitter: @townofoceancity

Town of Ocean City Access Channels 4 & 15

Emergency Management Hotline: 410-723-6666

Town of Ocean City website: www.oceancitymd.gov

AM 1670 Advisory Radio Station

Throughout the storm, the Town of Ocean City’s Emergency Services personnel will be working closely with local and state representatives to provide citizens with timely, accurate and essential information. The Town of Ocean City encourages residents and business owners to begin to prepare for any impact the storm may have on Ocean City. To begin preparing, citizens should build an emergency kit and make a family communications plan. For more information regarding storm preparedness, please visit: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes.

INDONESIA: SUSPECTS PLANNED ATTACK ON US EMBASSY

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's anti-terror squad arrested 11 people suspected of planning a range of attacks on domestic and foreign targets including the U.S. and Australian embassies, police said Saturday.

The suspects were arrested in raids Friday and Saturday in four provinces, national police spokesman Maj. Gen. Suhardi Aliyus said.

He said the suspects belonged to a new group called the Sunni Movement for Indonesian Society, or HASMI.

Vote Today

Friend,

Early voting is now officially underway!

Starting today and running through November 1, 2012, you can cast your vote at any early voting location within your county.

To find a polling location in your neighborhood, visit this website: http://www.mdearlyvote.com/

We really need you to vote. This election is close--very close. We need to reelect President Barack Obama and Senator Cardin, take back our 6th Congressional District by voting for John Delaney and vote FOR all of the ballot initiatives so that we can move forward---forward by protecting rights equally under the law for everyone, by securing the DREAMs of Maryland kids and by securing greater investments in our schools and creating jobs through expanding gaming.

The polls are open until 8PM tonight and from 12pm-6pm tomorrow. Hurricane Sandy is fast approaching and we don't know how it will affect early voting yet. Beat the storm and beat the lines by getting out to vote today.

http://www.mdearlyvote.com/

Maryland needs you.

Thanks,

Martin O'Malley

P.S. Once you vote, make sure to encourage your friends and family to vote as well. We need everyone. http://www.mdearlyvote.com/

Ocean City’s Winterfest Of Lights Kicks Off Nov. 15

OCEAN CITY -- The Town of Ocean City will be a bit brighter beginning Nov. 15, when the Winterfest of Lights celebrates its 20th year illuminating Northside Park.

Named a prestigious Top 100 Event for 2011 by American Bus Association and voted “Maryland’s Finest Holiday Tradition” by Maryland Life Magazine, Winterfest of Lights is a winter paradise for the whole family to enjoy.

The Winterfest Express takes guests on a ride through a mile-long animated wonderland of dazzling lights and spectacular displays, including the Twelve Days of Christmas and additional fairytale favorites. Christmas carols float through the air and throughout the Winterfest Village, which is located inside a festive and heated pavilion.

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HURRICANE ALERT

I have a friend that is a geologist in the Seattle area. His company, Weyerhaeuser, pays for specialized weather consulting services. He just forwarded me a weather advisory that included the following:

"In the 36 years that I have been a weather consultant I have never issued a special update for another part of the U.S. However, the developing storm expected to hit the Central & NE Atlantic coastal areas next Monday thru Thursday is so strong and Deep, that I feel compelled to urge any of you heading in that direction to not go, or if you have family or friends going, try to stop them. This storm will have severe impacts on commerce/trade and travel all of next week, and the damage caused by the winds and heavy rainfall will last for weeks or Months, perhaps years.

This could easily be the single worst weather event to impact the region from Washington DC/Baltimore to New York City to Boston in our recorded weather history, in the last 300 years! It is that massive and deep!

Hurricane Sandy skirts the outer banks of the Carolina's this weekend, it then takes direct aim at New York City starting next Monday/Tuesday it curves back to the W-NW. It is expected to make landfall over New Jersey/New York City and Long Island next Tuesday & Wednesday with high winds, heavy rainfall and massive storm surge.

The destruction from this event could be total and massive: trees, power lines & poles, buildings coming down, etc. This event/storm will impact commerce, trade and travel throughout the entire region! Again, if you have travel plans to the is region, or have friends or family doing the same, I would cancel this immediately! If you have product that you are shipping East, or are expecting some from this region next week or beyond, I would make other plans!!

The long term effects from a storm this massive will take weeks or months to recover from, and for some, perhaps years!

This is a Hurricane that becomes what we call an Extra-tropical storm, or in this case a Mega-Storm! The ripple effects on this country could be impressive, from Political, to trade, to elections, to travel! This could also turn out to be a massive economic stimulus event, putting many out of work near term, but then the hiring begins once the clean-up starts!

For those living in the region from Washington/Baltimore to New York City to Boston, GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE, AND GET PREPARED!!!"

26 October 5:00 PM

At this time the projected track of Hurricane Sandy is for the center of the storm to make landfall at either Cape Henlopen or Cap May . The track has varied very slightly and could continue to do so. We should feel the effects of an on shore flow Sunday and for the next 48 hours or so.

We can expect tropical storm winds of 40 MPH + and with a direct hit winds of 50 to 75 MPH. Rain fall is expected to be up to 8 to 10” Major effects of the storm are expected to impact the area starting Sunday late afternoon building though Monday evening , diminishing late Tuesday morning

A storm surge of 4 to 6 feet on top of the full moon tide is expected. Major coastal flooding to be expected.

Sandy is projected to equal the Mothers Day Storm and possibly the Storm of ’62. At this time there have been no evacuation orders issued, but the subject is being discussed by all the appropriate agencies . We will know more about that Saturday afternoon. The next update though the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center (DELAWARE) will be 5:00 PM tomorrow afternoon. We will update everyone as soon as possible

We suggest everyone prepare for this storm. Secure everything that can blow away or cause damage.

Will Kellie Pickler Sing National Anthem At Delmar Homecoming?

Soon after the rained out Concert in Delmar in August, Doug Marshall made contact with Kellie and asked her if she'd consider singing the National Anthem at the Delmar Homecoming Game. Considering the new Concert date for her return fell on the same day, it was worth asking anyway.

While Kellie said she would love to do so, she is under a very strict contract that doesn't allow her to do special events like this. That being said, you just never know what could happen.

In the mean time, last nights Concert was absolutely fantastic. They have redesigned the layout at Heron Ponds, much more convenient for parking. Thank God this storm will stay away from us until Sunday and tonight's Concert should go off without any issues.

You can still get walk up tickets, (plenty still available) to enjoy tonight's venue. I say, you might as well go because the next 5 days is going to be a bummer here on the Shore.

GO DELMAR!

AINS News Release

A PERSONAL THANK YOU TO MR. GEORGE CHEVALLIER

Good Morning Everyone,

I want to take this time to express my gratitude to Mr. Chevallier.

For several years now George has dedicated his time as a Contributor/Volunteer to Salisbury News. He has unconditionally shared his wisdom and history knowledge with literally millions of viewers here on Salisbury News.

If you are as fortunate enough to know George personally as I am, he is a very kind and humble man who truly loves Salisbury and the Eastern Shore.

Each Saturday morning at 9:00 AM he delivers information and he has never missed delivering such articles, even when he was in the Hospital.

Not only are we extremely fortunate to have him on board with Salisbury News but the entire Eastern Shore is fortunate to have this man so deeply involved in our communities.

I hope you'll join me in Thanking George for Paying It Forward.

Obama Spent 5 Times More on Parties Than Bush

In 2010, Obama threw a 1 million dollar dinner for Mexico’s president. Others dinners for Chinese leader Hu Jintao, the owner of Obama’s debt, UK Prime Minister Cameron and India’s Prime Minister were all in the half-a-million dollars.

Were these normally expenditures? Not even close according to the man who ran presidential operations for the White House for 21 years, from Reagan until Bush.

OC Carriage Rides Become A Reality

OCEAN CITY – If the first weekend was any indication, the operator of the horse and carriage rides in downtown Ocean City looks forward to a successful first season.

Randy Davis of R and B Ranch located in Salisbury first proposed horse and carriage rides on the Boardwalk in Ocean City last May and Mayor and City Council granted final approval in September.

Horse and carriage rides will run from Oct. 19 to April 14 on the weekends with the pick-up location near Thrashers French Fries in the Inlet.

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42 HORRIFYING POLITICAL HALLOWEEN MASKS

Ready for a scare? According to reports, political Halloween costumes are extremely popular this year. So we decided to bring you the scariest ones we could find. Boo.

See all 42 HERE

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Investigators Looking for Wanted Sex Offender

Location: Seaford, DE

Date of Occurrence: October 25, 2012

Suspect and Charges:

Anthony C. Woods, 31, Seaford, DE (Photo Attached)

Black male, 5’09” tall, 173 lbs, black hair, and brown eyes

Failure to Re-Register as a Sex Offender

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Seaford, DE- The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and registration Unit (S.O.A.R) is currently looking for a Seaford sex offender after he failed to re-register his current address.

Investigators have obtained warrants on Anthony C. Woods, who is a moderate risk Tier 2 sex offender, after they learned that he failed to re-register is home address within three days as he is required to do by law.

Anthony Woods is described as a black male, 5’09” tall and 173 lbs., black hair and brown eyes.

The Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit is asking anyone who may know the location of Anthony C. Woods to call 9-1-1 or 302-739-5882. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters may also provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333.

Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.

Town Of Ocean City Monitoring Path Of Hurricane Sandy, Storm Updates Provided On Various Outlets

Ocean City, MD – Ocean City Emergency Services is continuing to monitor the projected path of Hurricane Sandy. Currently, the storm is expected to be in the Ocean City area during the evening hours of Sunday, October 28, and is projected to last through Tuesday, October 30. High winds and large amounts of rain are likely, which may lead to flooding and possible power outages.

Town of Ocean City Alerts via GovDelivery: subscribe to GovDelivery, visit the “City Wide Alerts” tab on the Town of Ocean City’s website at http://oceancitymd.gov.
Town of Ocean City Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownOfOceanCity
Town of Ocean City Twitter: @townofoceancity
Town of Ocean City Access Channels 4 & 15
Emergency Management Hotline: 410-723-6666
Town of Ocean City website: www.oceancitymd.gov
AM 1670 Advisory Radio Station

Hit And Run: UPDATE

A friend of mine was changing a tire and was hit by a passing car. She is currently in icu at prmc and has lost feeling on the right side of her body. I am asking for your help to post asking if anyone saw or heard anything. I wish I had more details but I have only been able to get bits from other friends. The driver hit her and fled.

If any one witnessed this or has heard about someone who may have done this please call 911 and report it immediately.

UPDATE: Occurred on rt 50 yesterday, not sure where it was. It was a male driving the car that hit her. The accident happened yesterday at sometime before 5pm.

RECOVERY? ALMOST ALL OF THE JOBS ADDED SINCE 2009 HAVE GONE TO PART-TIME WORKERS AGES 55 & OLDER

It’s no secret that a great deal of the jobs added in the last few years have been part-time jobs. In fact, as noted earlier on TheBlaze, part-time employment was almost entirely responsible for that miraculous dip in unemployment we saw earlier this month.

But here’s something you may not have known: Of the almost five million jobs added since late 2009, almost all of them have gone to part-time workers ages 55 and older.

“[S]tarting since the official NBER end of the recession in June 2009, the US has cumulatively added 2.9 million jobs,” Zero Hedge reports.

Concerns Over Resort’s Loud Events Continue

OCEAN CITY – The extreme rumble associated with recent vehicular-centered events in Ocean City continue to raise concerns from private citizens and public officials.

At last week’s Mayor and Council meeting, Ocean City resident Elle Diegelmann made suggestions in controlling the noise in residential neighborhoods caused by the visiting vehicles in town for Cruisin, Bike Week, Corvette weekend and the Volkswagon (VW) events.

“For whatever its worth, I just want to go on record with my concerns on the noise issues,” she said. “Since I was last up here about the Bike Week noise issues we have also had the VW show, the Cruisers, and the Corvettes. Of course, all of them have problem people that are going to create problems but my big concern is in the residential neighborhoods. They have just never been made to know what was the expected behavior, and I really think what can be made possible with all of these conventions is just be very clear and specific in letting them know residential areas are not acceptable in making noise,” she said.

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