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Thursday, May 03, 2012

The New World Order: Paranoia Or Reality?


The phrase “New World Order” is so loaded with explosive assumptions and perceptions that its very usage has become a kind of journalistic landmine. Many analysts (some in the mainstream) have attempted to write about and discuss this very real sociopolitical ideology in a plain and exploratory manner, using a fair hand and supporting data, only to be attacked, ridiculed, or completely ignored before they get a chance to put forward their work. The reason is quite simple; much of the general public has been mentally inoculated against the very whisper of the terminology. That is to say, they have been conditioned to exhibit a negative reaction to such discussion instinctively without even knowing why.

Some of this conditioning is accomplished through the stereotyping of New World Order researchers as “conspiracy theorists” (another term for loony) grasping at fantasies in a desperate bid for “attention”, or, as confused individuals who attempt to apply creative logic to a mad chaotic world swirling on the periphery of a great void of coincidence and chance. I know this because I used to be one amongst the naive herd of “rationalists”, and I and many I knew used the same shallow arguments to dismiss every cold hard fact on the NWO that we happened upon. After seeing the conspiracy crowd made iconic and ridiculous in hundreds if not thousands of books, movies, TV shows, commercials, and news specials, it becomes difficult for many to enter into the topic without a severe bias already implanted in their heads.

Another circumstance that leads to the immediate dismissal of NWO research is, ironically, the lack of open discussion on the subject. Yes, it’s a chicken and egg sort of thing. If more people were less afraid to shine a floodlight on the truth of the matter, more people, in turn, would be more willing to absorb it. And, if more unaware people were willing to listen to the information with an open mind, more people with knowledge would be willing to share it. The psychological barrier to the information, therefore, is not based on any legitimate argument against the existence of the NWO. Instead, people refuse to listen because they fear to embrace concepts personally that they believe are not yet embraced by the majority.

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Information Sought on Md. Bald Eagle Deaths

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is asking the public for information about two bald eagle deaths in Talbot County.

The eagles were found Monday near the intersection of Kitty's Corner and State Road 328 just south of Tuckahoe Creek. The birds are thought to have died of poisoning after feeding on a fox carcass.

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Reminder: F.I.N. Numbers Available With Recreational Fishing License Purchase

DOVER – Since 2009, recreational anglers fishing Delaware waters have been required to obtain a Delaware Fisherman Information Network (F.I.N.) number. Since last year, the required F.I.N. number is generated automatically on all individual fishing licenses sold through Delaware’s electronic licensing systems.

“This system makes getting your license and your F.I.N. number a one-stop process for most anglers purchasing a Delaware recreational fishing license,” said Fisheries Administrator John Clark.

License buyers will be asked to provide basic information and complete a five-question survey to receive their F.I.N. number as part of their fishing license. The F.I.N. number appears on individual recreational fishing licenses next to the signature of the license holder, and must be in the angler’s possession while actively fishing.

Some anglers must still visit www.delaware-fin.com or call 800-432-9228 toll-free to obtain a free F.I.N. number: license-exempt anglers, including Delaware residents 65 and older; non-resident boat fishing license holders who do not have an individual license; and individuals fishing on licensed boats who do not have an individual license.

Generally, a fishing license is required for anglers age 16 and older, and must be in the possession of anglers who are fishing, crabbing or clamming in all Delaware waters, including both tidal and non-tidal areas. A resident fishing license costs $8.50 and a non-resident license costs $20 per year.

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Body of NY Man Recovered From Bay in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Authorities say the body of a missing 22-year-old New York man has been found in the bay in Ocean City.

The Coast Guard recovered the body of Lance Corey Gaines from the area of 32nd Street on the Isle of Wight Bay on Tuesday.

Ocean City police say Gaines was visiting Ocean City with his family from Groton, N.Y. He was last seen on April 21 about 1 a.m. at The Sandbar on 33rd Street and Coastal Highway.

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WCSO Press Releases 5-3-12

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 23 April 2012
Location: 4000 block of Disharoon Road, Fruitland, MD
Suspect: George Merrill Collins, 41, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 23 April 2012
at 3:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office located George Collins in the 4000 block of Disharoon Road and took Collins into custody on an outstanding District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant had been issued on 19 March 2012 after Collins failed to appear for a telephone misuse and harassment case.

The deputy transported Collins to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Collins in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Failure to Appear

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 26 April 2012
Location: 7000 block of Kelly Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kenneth Allen Carle, 39, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 26 April 2012
at 7:45 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office located Kenneth Carle in the 7000 block of Kelly Road and took Carle into custody on an outstanding Circuit Court Bench Warrant. The warrant had been issued on 13 April 2012 after Carle violated the terms of his probation in a 3rd Degree Sex Offense Case.

The deputy transported Carle to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed. Carle was detained in the Detention Center without bond pending an appearance in front of a Circuit Court judge.

Charges: Violation of Probation

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 27 April 2012
Location: Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Michael Wayne Faulkner, 27, Seaford, DE

Narrative: On 27 April 2012
at 4:17 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Michael Wayne Faulker of Seaford and discovered an open warrant for Faulkner’s arrest. The warrant had been issued in May 2011 after Faulker failed to appear for a District Court case for Driving While Suspended.

The deputy took Faulkner into custody and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Faulkner in the Detention Center in lieu of $1,000.00.

Charges: Failure to Appear

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 1 May 2012
Location: 7000 block of Parsonsburg Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspect: Travis Wayne Shockley, 25, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 1 May 2012
at 6:46 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision where he discovered one of the drivers involved, Travis Wayne Shockley, had an open warrant for his arrest. The warrant had been issued back in January 2012 after Shockley failed to pay a deferred payment in a theft case.

The deputy took Shockley into custody and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Shockley in the Detention Center in lieu of $557.50 bond.

Charges: Failure to Pay a Deferred Payment

FUNDRAISER

Judge Deciding Md. Neighborhood Watch Beating Case

The fates of two brothers charged with beating a black teenager while patrolling for a Jewish neighborhood watch are in the hands of a Baltimore judge.

The two sides presented their closing arguments to Judge Pamela White on Wednesday and she plans to announce her decision Thursday afternoon. Eliyahu and Avi Werdesheim are charged with second-degree assault, false imprisonment and carrying a deadly weapon, in the 2010 beating of a 15-year-old boy.

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YARD SALE


There is a neighborhood yard sale 5/5/12 in the East Fields Neighborhood (very large development) in Fruitland, MD starting at 7:00 a.m.

BAH To Launch The Imagination Library

Join other members of our community as United Way launches the Imagination Library on May 29th. The open house kick-off will take place at the Wicomico Public Library from 5-7pm. Food and refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome.

We are very pleased to have the opportunity to offer such a wonderful program to children on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This book program is TOTALLY FREE to participating children. Upon registering for the program, a child will receive a high quality, age-appropriate book delivered to his or her home each month until his or her fifth birthday. Children can sign up at any age as long as they are under five years old. For more details, visit http://www.unitedway4us.org/dolly-partons-imagination-library .

The goals for the Imagination Library include:
To help children foster a love of reading
To encourage family involvement
To enable every household to have books regardless of income level
And, ultimately, to better prepare children for entry into the school system Those who attend our event on May 29th will have the opportunity to learn more about this wonderful program, to discuss possible partnerships, volunteer opportunities and involvement, to network with other community-minded professionals, and to celebrate a great opportunity for young children on the Eastern Shore.


Register Now!
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Please contact me if you have any questions about the event or the Imagination Library in general. Thank you so much for your support!

Ron Paul Wins Louisiana And Massachusetts Caucuses

Texas Congressman and Obstetrician Ron Paul “dominated” the Louisiana presidential caucuses April 28, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Paul supporters also out-organized the presumed GOP presidential nominee in caucuses in former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's home state of Massachusetts, and Paul supporters took over the Alaska Republican Party the same day.

The Times-Picayune reported that “under party rules, Paul is guaranteed at least 17 of the 46 delegates to the convention at which Romney will almost certainly be nominated for president.” The final tally will likely be even stronger, as Paul – who lost popular votes in caucuses states such as Iowa and Minnesota, but emerged with a clear majority of delegates – will likely out-organize remaining rival Romney. Louisiana is also a primary state. Based on their performance in the primary, 10 of the delegates are guaranteed to primary winner and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, while five delegates are guaranteed to Mitt Romney (who placed second in the primary).

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Environmental, Health Insurance Bills Become Md. Law

Gov. Martin O'Malley signed bills into law on Wednesday, including legislation that will limit use of septic systems and double the state’s so-called “flush tax.”

Mr. O'Malley, a Democrat, joined Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch at the bill signing where they signed nearly 300 bills passed during this year’s General Assembly session.

The septic and flush tax bills were among several notable pieces of environmental legislation.

The septic bill requires counties to set guidelines limiting installation of septic systems in larger residential developments, while the flush tax bill will double the state’s Bay Restoration Fund fee to pay for upgrades to sewage treatment plants.

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Obama IRS refunds 'Illegals' $4.2 billion for kids--in Mexico

This bombshell dropped on Monday in Washington, D.C., causing outrage throughout the halls of Congress, and now beyond, to the "genuine" taxpayers who have been robbed all across America.
Investigative television reporter Bob Segall of Indianapolis NBC affiliate WTHR TV Channel 13, was contacted by a long-time central Indiana tax preparer, who blew the whistle on a multi-billion dollar tax fraud about which the IRS has done nothing, according to the TV news show video segment that aired on Monday.
"There is not a doubt in my mind there's huge fraud taking place here," he said, slowly flipping through the pages of a [heavily redacted] tax return.

"We're talking about a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme here that's taking place and no one is talking about it," he said.
The scheme involves illegal immigrants that are filing tax returns, claiming child credits for multiple dependents under their support in "their" U.S. household, and collecting enormous cash refunds--such as one persons tax return that showed income of over $14,000, who collected a cash refund of over $10,300.
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MARYLAND STATE POLICE REMIND MOTORISTS MAY IS MOVE OVER MONTH - YEAR ROUND

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – In an effort to drive home the message of year round safety of Maryland’s emergency responders, the Maryland State Police remind motorists that May is Move Over Month.

As part of the effort to boost awareness of the ‘move over’ law, a decal, provided by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) was unveiled at a press conference earlier this year. The decal reads, “If I’m on the Shoulder, Slow Down and Move Over” and serves as a reminder for drivers approaching from the rear of an emergency vehicle using visual signals while stopped on a highway to, if possible, make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle or slow down to a reasonable prudent speed. Although state troopers will display the decal on their patrol cars for the month of May, the intended message will ultimately last a lifetime.

The intent of Maryland’s ‘move over’ law is to provide an extra barrier of safety for police officers, firefighters, and emergency rescue personnel working along Maryland roads. “Roadside safety is a serious concern for all emergency responders,” said State Police Superintendent Marcus L. Brown, “Ideally, our motoring public will make it a habit to slow down and/or move over when they see those flashing red or blue emergency lights ahead, then the near misses and brushes with death could be avoided.”

Although the ‘move over’ law was passed in October 2010, the need to promote awareness of the law is still evident. In January of 2012, two separate incidents sent police officers to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with injuries.

On the morning of January 15, Trooper First Class Jason James, assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack, was transported to Shock Trauma after being struck by a passing motorist while working a traffic stop. On the morning of January 22, a Howard County Police officer, a person he had in custody and the driver who hit them suffered injuries, after the motorist failed to slow down and move over. All three individuals were transported to the Shock Trauma Center for treatment.

Violation of the ‘move over’ law is a primary offense with a fine of $110 and one point. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash, the fine is $150 and three points. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury, the fine escalates to $750 and three points.

Statistics indicate more than 150 U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1999 after being struck by vehicles along America's highways. To date, forty-three Maryland State Troopers have been killed in the line of duty and three of them have been killed by motor vehicle crashes.

O'Malley, Dem. Leaders Agree On Special Session Dates

ANNAPOLIS (AP) Maryland lawmakers can expect to go back to work in mid-May.

The Democratic governor and presiding officers of the state Senate and House of Delegates expect to call the legislature back into session May 14 to make changes to a budget plan that left the state with more than $500 million in cuts.

Before a bill signing ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said lawmakers would come back to Annapolis and spend a few days hashing out budget details.

"It was a fine session, we have some more work to do," Miller said.

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Student Left in Cell 4 Days Recalls Hallucinations

SAN DIEGO (AP) - A college student picked up in a drug sweep in California was never arrested, never charged and should have been released. Instead he was forgotten in a holding cell for four days and says he had to drink his own urine to stay alive.

Without food, water or access to a toilet, Daniel Chong began hallucinating on the third day.

He told The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he saw little Japanese-style cartoon characters that told him to dig into the walls to find water. Chong tore apart the plastic lining on the walls.

"I ripped the walls and waited for the room to flood for some reason," said the 23-year-old University of California, San Diego, student, three days after he left the hospital where he was treated for dehydration and kidney failure. "I can't explain my hallucinations too well because none of them make sense."

Later he added, "I felt like I was completely losing my mind."

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Gumboro Mud Bog Tribute Race

Pet Food Recall Affects Consumers in Md., Va., and 10 Other States

WASHINGTON - The latest pet food recall is affecting consumers in 12 states, including Maryland and Virginia.

Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling a third type of dog food, its Diamond Puppy Formula, because of salmonella concerns.

The company had already announced that it was recalling batches of its Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Adult Light Formula and Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice products.

While pets that have eaten the recalled food should be taken in for a check-up, Daniel Shillito, Staff Veterinarian at the Washington Animal Rescue League in Washington, D.C., says although the chances are slim, other pets and even humans could become infected.

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Angels’ Weaver Pitches No-Hitter

Los Angeles Angels’ Jered Weaver pitches second no-hitter in the majors in less than two weeks in 9-0 win against Minnesota Twins.

From Fox News

Toll Agency Workers Begin Effort To Unionize

Employees of the Maryland Transportation Authority, which operates the state’s toll bridges and tunnels, have kicked off a campaign for union representation even though the governor has yet to sign the bill authorizing collective bargaining at their agency.

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