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Friday, June 21, 2013
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THE KNOCK-DOWN, DRAG-OUT TEXT FEUD OVER A WEDDING PRESENT YOU HAVE TO READ TO BELIEVE
We’re guessing you’ve attended your share of weddings and perhaps have walked down the aisle yourself.
Which is to say, you probably have an idea of what makes a good wedding gift…and how the etiquette surrounding the giving and receiving is supposed to go.
So here’s what one couple chose as a present for recent newlyweds:
A wicker box with a hinged lid filled with “tri-color pasta, salsas, Balsamic vinegar and Olive, Gourmet croutons, Panko Breading, Pesto, some baking ingredients, Biscuits from Godiva and a few ‘Fun’ items like Marshmallow Fluff, Sour Patch Kids and Butterscotch sauce.”
On the accompanying card was this message: “Life is delicious….Enjoy”
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Which is to say, you probably have an idea of what makes a good wedding gift…and how the etiquette surrounding the giving and receiving is supposed to go.
So here’s what one couple chose as a present for recent newlyweds:
A wicker box with a hinged lid filled with “tri-color pasta, salsas, Balsamic vinegar and Olive, Gourmet croutons, Panko Breading, Pesto, some baking ingredients, Biscuits from Godiva and a few ‘Fun’ items like Marshmallow Fluff, Sour Patch Kids and Butterscotch sauce.”
On the accompanying card was this message: “Life is delicious….Enjoy”
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A Letter To The Editor By Steven Rumney 6-19-13
PRMC executives receiving million dollar salaries, huge raises and profit incentives at “Not-for-Profit” hospital!
GO HERE to view.
Publishers Notes: Because this letter is so long I am providing this link to bring you directly to the article throughout the day. New Posts will fall below.
GO HERE to view.
Publishers Notes: Because this letter is so long I am providing this link to bring you directly to the article throughout the day. New Posts will fall below.
Gas Company Places Lien On Philly Mayor’s House Over Unpaid Bill
Philadelphia Gas Works apparently doesn’t care who you if you’re not paying your utility bill. Just ask Philadelphia Mayor Michael “Yes My Last Name Is Actually” Nutter, who saw PGW place a lien on his home after his gas bill apparently went unpaid.
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that the mayor received a three-day shutoff notice on May 3 because PGW claimed his account was more than $500 overdue. Two weeks later, PGW — which also happens to be owned by the city — placed a lien on Casa Nutter. The Daily News says that lien wasn’t satisfied until last weekend.
The Philadelphia Daily News reports that the mayor received a three-day shutoff notice on May 3 because PGW claimed his account was more than $500 overdue. Two weeks later, PGW — which also happens to be owned by the city — placed a lien on Casa Nutter. The Daily News says that lien wasn’t satisfied until last weekend.
Study: 70 Percent Of Americans On Prescription Drugs
Mayo Clinic researchers report that antibiotics, antidepressants and painkiller opioids are the most common prescriptions given to Americans. Twenty percent of U.S. patients were also found to be on five or more prescription medications.
The study is uncovering valuable information to the researchers about U.S. prescription practices.
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Female Veterans Get Boost From Labor Department
Women veterans are getting extra attention from the Labor Department. It's launched a website to help them find jobs. And it's looking for an expert manager to lead the way. The department says unemployment among female vets is higher than among male veterans. Women veterans are more likely to have service-related disabilities. They're nearly twice as likely to be divorced or single parents. And, while overall veterans tend to make more money than non- veterans, female vets make less than their male counterparts.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday said the government cannot force private health organizations to denounce prostitution as a condition to get taxpayer money to fight AIDS around the world.
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court, said the anti-prostitution pledge in a 2003 AIDS funding law improperly restricts the groups’ First Amendment rights.
Four organizations that work in Africa, Asia and South America challenged the provision in the law, arguing their work has nothing to do with prostitution.
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Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court, said the anti-prostitution pledge in a 2003 AIDS funding law improperly restricts the groups’ First Amendment rights.
Four organizations that work in Africa, Asia and South America challenged the provision in the law, arguing their work has nothing to do with prostitution.
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Guardian Newspaper Publishes More NSA Classified Documents
After a brief pause, The Guardian newspaper has done it again. It's published more classified documents about the National Security Agency's handling of information about U.S. citizens. The two documents are submissions to the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court signed by Attorney General Eric Holder. They outline how the NSA must target a foreigner and limit data collected on U.S. citizens and residents. But, the rules say, the NSA may store data from or about Americans for years if that material contains significant intelligence or evidence of crimes.
Annual Sidewalk Sale Planned For Next Weekend
BERLIN -- White Marlin Mall will hold its annual Super Summer Sidewalk Sale from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30 at the mall located in West Ocean City.
According to Matt Mittenthal, vice-president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm, the three-day sale is scheduled to run all day until regular close of business at participating merchants.
"The White Marlin Mall Sidewalk Sale gives late June and early July shoppers an opportunity to find a wide range of values just as the resort season shifts into high gear," Mittenthal said.
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According to Matt Mittenthal, vice-president and assistant director of asset management at Greenberg Gibbons Commercial, the mall’s leasing and property management firm, the three-day sale is scheduled to run all day until regular close of business at participating merchants.
"The White Marlin Mall Sidewalk Sale gives late June and early July shoppers an opportunity to find a wide range of values just as the resort season shifts into high gear," Mittenthal said.
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SBA Loans
The Small Business Administration has finalized rules raising the size limits of companies in a variety of industries. That means 17,000 more companies now qualify for federal set-aside contracts and access to SBA loan guarantees. SBA raised the ceilings in four sectors — agriculture, finance, management, and arts and entertainment. It also raised them for mining support industries. The SBA says it's reviewing size standards in all industries. That's required by the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. It says the task will take several more years to complete.
**Traffic Advisory**
Troopers Investigate Serious Crash Involving Bicyclist, Bethany Beach
Location:
Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound, south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, Bethany Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, June 21, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
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Bethany Beach-Troopers are currently on scene of a serious crash involving a bicyclist struck by a vehicle, Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound, south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, Bethany Beach. There is a report of serious injuries.
Troopers are advising that Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound and southbound are restricted to one lane of travel at this time while the crash is investigated and cleared.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes of travel. An updated release will follow as information becomes available.
Location:
Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound, south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, Bethany Beach, DE
Date of Occurrence:
Friday, June 21, 2013 at 5:30 p.m.
Resume
Bethany Beach-Troopers are currently on scene of a serious crash involving a bicyclist struck by a vehicle, Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound, south of the Indian River Inlet Bridge, Bethany Beach. There is a report of serious injuries.
Troopers are advising that Coastal Highway (SR 1) northbound and southbound are restricted to one lane of travel at this time while the crash is investigated and cleared.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes of travel. An updated release will follow as information becomes available.
Ostrich And Camel Races At Vernon Downs Tonight
Camels, ostriches and horses, oh my.
That’s right, exotic racing featuring camels and ostriches comes to Vernon Downs in a pair of exhibition races on Friday night.
The ostrich race featuring three birds will take place following the 4th race of the evening (approximately 7:45 pm) and the camel race featuring four camels will take place following the 8th race (approximately 9:15 pm). The camels will be ridden by jockeys while the ostriches will be driven by people in chariots, similar to the horse races. The races will be approximately 1/16th of a mile down the Vernon Downs stretch.
“We held races like these at our sister properties last year for the first time and they were smashing successes,” said Justin Horowitz, Regional Racing Marketing Manager. “We had so many fans buzzing about the races so we can’t wait to bring them to Vernon for our fans to enjoy.”
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Defendants Seek Wrongful Death Suit Dismissal
BERLIN -- Just days after the trial for accused murderer Matthew Burton was postponed for a second time, the defendants in a separate civil suit filed against the church where the victim worked and its pastor filed a motion to dismiss that parallel case.
Last August, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Burton, 29, of Dagsboro, on eight counts including first-degree murder and first-degree rape in the death of Nicole Bennett, 35, of Millsboro, whose body was found on a roadside embankment in Whaleyville in Worcester County on the morning of June 15 last year. Burton was scheduled to stand trial in February, but the trial has been postponed twice.
Meanwhile, the defendants in a separate wrongful death civil suit filed against the Bay Shore Community Church in Millsboro, where Bennett worked, and the church’s pastor Danny Tice filed a motion to dismiss the case this week although no action has been taken on the motion.
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Last August, a Worcester County grand jury indicted Burton, 29, of Dagsboro, on eight counts including first-degree murder and first-degree rape in the death of Nicole Bennett, 35, of Millsboro, whose body was found on a roadside embankment in Whaleyville in Worcester County on the morning of June 15 last year. Burton was scheduled to stand trial in February, but the trial has been postponed twice.
Meanwhile, the defendants in a separate wrongful death civil suit filed against the Bay Shore Community Church in Millsboro, where Bennett worked, and the church’s pastor Danny Tice filed a motion to dismiss the case this week although no action has been taken on the motion.
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Another Very Tough Week Ahead For Governor O'Malley
June 22, 2013 through June 28, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013-Friday, June 28, 2013NO PUBLIC SCHEDULE
New Teacher Evaluations Don’t Fully Match New Common Core Curriculum
Maryland’s school districts are revamping their teacher evaluation guidelines as required by the Maryland State Department of Education. The new standards were required to finish receiving $250 million in federal Race to the Top Funds, which call for greater teacher accountability.
At the same time, the state is implementing a new curriculum – Common Core, a state-led effort to make curriculum across the United States more uniform. (See separate story) It has been controversial in some states because of objections to a national curriculum, but Maryland educators seem to be embracing the new curriculum.
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THE "KINGS AMBASSADORS"
THE "KINGS AMBASSADORS" WILL BE SINGING AT:
ST Andrews Methodist Church---400 E. Vine St.---Salisbury
Saturday, June 22nd at 6.p.m.
Hi Joe,
As you can see below ----I'd sent this ad to the papers Jun 9th, to be published for our church this coming Saturday night, the 22nd. It didn't happen for some unknown reason & I am so disappointed !!! I was planning on putting the information on your blog Friday. However , with this happening----I am asking you if you would possibly post it Friday & Saturday for us? ( I do realize you don't normally do this )
We are working to raise money for a new roof for the church . Much more damage was discovered when the contractors come to give their bids & amounted to over $70,000 ---- for church members to raise. Most of us being seniors it's harder for us to do things requiring laboring work to make the money. This group , The Kings Ambassadors , is kind enough to come to sing at our church to help raise money----with all the "good will " offering being given back to our church.
With this understanding, I hope you'll see how important it is to our church to have this posted more then once & hoping you will do that for us.
Thanks for the good you do for others in getting truths out there on your blog site and -----of course ----- the good works you do for the animals ! ( I also am a strong advocate for them! )
Mayors Push To Stop Food Stamps From Being Used To Buy Sugary Drinks
Last year, about 47 million Americans were using food stamps, or the SNAP assistance government program. Some of that money was used to purchase not-so-healthy items. And that’s something this group of mayors wants to change.
Behind the bubbles and fizz are what Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake calls a sugary drink linked to health risks.
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