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Maryland Politics Watch: Franchot Opposes Combined Reporting

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Comptroller Peter Franchot told the Maryland Association of CPAs last week that he will oppose efforts to initiate combined reporting in the next General Session. Add that to House Speaker Mike Busch's assessment of the prospects for the idea and it looks like the corporate tax restructuring measure [...]

Red Maryland: Global Warming Alarmists Show Plenty of Denial and Anger, But No Acceptance

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:06:00 -0500

I continue to be amused by the circumlocutions of certain global warming alarmists over climategate or the CRUtape letters.
The denial runs along two distinctly asinine lines of argument:
1. The emails “…even in the most generous interpretation doesn't alter' [...]

Tales Of Two Cities: Watson Gets the Chair

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:02:00 -0500

At Monday evening’s county council meeting, Courtney Watson was elected as the next chair of the council replacing Mary Kay Sigaty who will now move to the position of vice chair. Mary Kay had expressed an interest in holding on to the chairmanship for another year to maintain [...]

Salisbury News: Harlem Globetrotters’ 2010 ‘Magical Memories’ World Tour

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1

Harlem Globetrotters’ 2010 ‘Magical Memories’ World Tour to Bring High-Flying Fun-and a Lifetime of Memories to Salisbury

(Salisbury, MD) Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s illustrious history, with a record-breaking 62 box office records and over two million smiling fans, the [...]

On The Record: Appeal in animal cruelty case set

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:57:28 -0500

The husband and wife who pleaded guilty earlier this year to animal cruelty charges will have their appeal from state District Court heard next week in Baltimore County Circuit Court.

Hilton Silver’s request to postpone the trial was denied Tuesday, according to prosecutor Adam Lippe. The [...]

Salisbury News: Today's Survey Question

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:55:00 -0500

Number of comments: 55
Do You Support Mayor Ireton's Decision To Ask Police Chief Webster To Resign?

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Salisbury News: Traffic Advisory

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:49:00 -0500

Location: Rt 16 between Old State rd & Sharon rd, Ellendale, shut down ref electric pole across roadway. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

In Sussex County reporting water hazards on secondary roadways, nothing shut down other than Rt 16 at this time.

Motorist Advisory
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monoblogue: Early endorsements

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:48:57 -0500

Andy Harris is at it again, as he’s piled up endorsements from his fellows in the Maryland General Assembly who live in the First District:

Andy Harris for Congress today announced that it has received the endorsement of 26 members of the General Assembly from Congressional District 1. The endorsements demonstrate [...]

Delusional Duck: Race for Levy’s seat begins to take shape

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:27:00 -0500

Hodge announces run, Phillips mulls District 28 delegate position [...]

Inside Charm City: Baltimore, Maryland blog: Discuss today’s news on Google Wave

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:35:48 -0500

If you have Google Wave, you can find today’s news wave here or do a search for with:public “Inside Charm City” and then selecting the wave dated today.

Salisbury News: SALISBURY’S SEWAGE PLANT LAWSUIT HITS ROUGH GOING IN BALTIMORE

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
A federal judge in Baltimore has dismissed a significant part of the City’s suit against the engineering firm that designed the “WWTP” that doesn’t work right. Judge Benson Legg has dismissed without prejudice Count III and Count IV, which claim that O’Brien & Gere made negligent misrepresentations and committed fraud.
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Aquaman, Questing for Atlantis: McDonough Should Review Immigration Stance and Allies

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:28:12 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Over at monoblogue Michael posted a press release from Delegate McDonough citing a study from the Federation for American Immigration Reform that purports to show just how much illegal immigration is costing Marylanders. Now a new study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (F.A.I.R.) has exposed the fact that illegals [...]

Salisbury News: The Daily Times Just Doesn't Get It

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:25:00 -0500

Number of comments: 6

In today's "Our View" in the Daily Times, I just couldn't believe what I was reading. "My oh my, how the dramatics were on display Monday night." "An outdoor citizens rally at the Government Office Building -- intended to fire people up -- mercifully'" [...]

Salisbury News: Convicted Felon in the White House

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:22:00 -0500

Number of comments: 5
Watch the latest business video at FOXBusiness.com

Remember the party crashers? Well, everyone seems to be ignoring this guy, a felon who was also at the state dinner. This guy, who is married to a congresswoman wrote a sweet little progressive book about how to restructure the country. [...]

Just Up The Pike: what's up the pike: fender bender

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:19:00 -0500

- The new Washington Adventist Hospital in White Oak Calverton will cost $95 million less to build thanks to the decreasing cost of building materials, hospital president [...]

Inside Charm City: Baltimore, Maryland blog: Wednesday Morning News, 12/9/09

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:17:37 -0500

Allegany County schools are delayed two hours today. Garrett County schools are closed.

MARC’s Penn Line has been experiencing delays and crowding after earlier mechanical problems took a train out of service. The parking lot at the Laurel station on the Camden Line has reopened after being closed earlier due [...]

Salisbury News: 8 Second Test

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 6
This is VERY FAST, so be prepared. You only have 8 seconds for each question. Click the link and have fun.

GO HERE [...]

Kevin Dayhoff: Sometimes I wonder about Facebook

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:15:00 -0500

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Salisbury News: SHANIE SHIELDS OWED AN APOLOGY!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:10:00 -0500

Number of comments: 10
Yesterday we posted an item that criticized Councilwoman Shields for acting improperly when she stated to the media that she would not support Mayor Ireton if he were to fire Chief Webster. We reasoned – incorrectly – that she is precluded from making that statement because the matter previously had [...]

Salisbury News: Cap-and-Tax Bad for Farmers, Rural America

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:05:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
We like to say that we have the safest, most abundant, most affordable food and fiber supply in the world. But this isn’t just a boastful expression, it is a reality. Our farmers and ranchers are responsible for feeding folks living in our country and throughout the world.

But, [...]

Salisbury News: Death Penalty For Gays? Uganda Debates Proposal

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 8
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Proposed legislation would impose the death penalty for some gay Ugandans, and their family and friends could face up to seven years in jail if they fail to report them to authorities. Even landlords could be imprisoned for renting to homosexuals
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Gay rights activists [...]

Salisbury News: Traffic Advisory HIGHWATER

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:55:00 -0500

Locations:
North Maryland Ave, and Germay Drive, Wilmington, De
Governor Printz Blvd, in the area of Merchant Square, Wilmington, De
Marl Pitt Road and Cedar Lane, Middletown, De
Creek Road and Graves Road, Wilmington, De

Date of Occurrence: 12/9/09 8:45 am

Resume: Troopers are currently on the scene [...]

Salisbury News: Caption This Photo

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:55:00 -0500

Number of comments: 14
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Inside Charm City: Baltimore, Maryland blog: More details on new round of cuts at the Baltimore Sun

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:51:51 -0500

DCRTV

DCRTV tipped you over the weekend that there’ve been more cuts at the Baltimore Sun. And now we get confirmation that six employees were laid off – three in advertising sales, two ad designers, and one classified ad telephone rep. “The Guild was unable to get assurance from management [...]

Salisbury News: Harris Endorsed For Congress By 26 GOP Delegates And Senators

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:50:00 -0500

ANDY HARRIS FOR CONGRESS ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF DISTRICT ELECTED OFFICIALS

GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS FROM CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ENDORSE HARRIS' FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY, HEALTH CARE EXPERTISE

ANNAPOLIS-Andy Harris for Congress today announced that it has received the endorsement of 26 members of
the General Assembly from Congressional District 1. The endorsements' [...]

Salisbury News: WBI Press Release

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:45:00 -0500

INCIDENT: Theft and Theft Scheme
DATE: December 8, 2009
LOCATION: 200 Block of Long Ave, Salisbury, Maryland.

NARRATIVE: On December 7, 2009 at approximately 1645 hours, Investigators from the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation (WBI) served an arrest warrant on Peggy Gaskill, a bookkeeper for Wicomico Senior [...]

Salisbury News: Eliminating Future Populations Is The Key To Controlling Climate Change

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:40:00 -0500

Number of comments: 3
United Nations Population Fund Uses Climate Change to Promote Abortion

Eliminating future populations is the key to controlling climate change. Or at least that is the underlying logic of the State of the World Population 2009 report released last month by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Salisbury News: Man Arrested For Throwing Tomatoes At Sarah Palin

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:35:00 -0500

Number of comments: 9
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Tales Of Two Cities: Bridge Views

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:30:00 -0500

HoCoMoJo prepared this video for the Bridge Columbia effort. I particularly like John Slaters description of the “cage.” [...]

Salisbury News: Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:30:00 -0500

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Capital Punishment: I Came Across An Old Post About Whether Josh Cohen Would Run For Mayor...or not

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:29:00 -0500

....and thought it might be of interest...including the comments. Read the September 22, 2008 post here: Josh Cohen for Mayor? The Straight "Poop"...as it were [...]

Salisbury News: Awesome Christmas Lights

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:25:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
GO HERE to watch the video. [...]

Salisbury News: Woman Arrested For Sexual Assault On A Child

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:20:00 -0500

Number of comments: 5

Location: Saunders Road, Millsboro, Sussex County, DE

Date of Occurrence: September 2009 to November 2009

Defendant: Tabitha J. Hritz, 18, Millsboro

Resume:

Delaware State Police have arrested an 18 year-old woman for sexual assaulting a 10 year-old [...]

Salisbury News: Boxer Pups For Sale

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

AKC Boxer Pups, 1st Shots and Wormed, Tails and Dew Claws. Raised In House With Children. Will hold for Christmas With Deposit. $400.00
Two Males and One White Female
Please call 410-835-0134 [...]

Salisbury News: Firearm Death Rate

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:15:00 -0500

Number of comments: 3
An interesting letter in the Australian Shooter Magazine, which I quote:

"If you consider that there has been an average of 160,000 troops in the Iraq theater of operations during the past 22 months, and a total of 2112 deaths, that gives a firearm death rate of 60 per" [...]

Salisbury News: Marine Coming Home From Afghanistan

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:10:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2

Joe, there will be a returning U.S. Marine Lcpl. Ronnie Storm flying into Salisbury Airport December 11, 2009 . Time of arrival is around 0800 in the morning. Ronnie had just gotten home from a deployment to Afghanistan. So please come out and support your troops.[...]

Salisbury News: Chicago Politics Gone Global

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:05:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
The UN Copenhagen climate talks are in disarray today after developing countries reacted furiously to leaked documents that show world leaders will next week be asked to sign an agreement that hands more power to rich countries and sidelines the UN's role in all future climate change negotiations.

The [...]

The Sun Maryland Politics: GOP lawmaker wants his say on state budget cuts

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:46 -0500

A leading Republican lawmaker accused Gov. Martin O’Malley of a “power grab” and said the legislature should have had a role in several rounds of recent state budget cuts that the Democratic governor took to the Board of Public Works for approval. Sen. E. J. Pipkin, an Eastern Shore [...]

Maryland Moment: O'Malley campaign hosting "virtual" town hall

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:14 -0500

Maryland's 2010 gubernatorial race has yet to shift out of low gear, but Wednesday night should offer a preview of what's down the road. Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) is holding a "virtual town hall meeting" that will be broadcast live on his campaign's Web site at 8 p.m. "From our'" [...]

Salisbury News: Cost-Benefit Analysis Of Jobs Stimulus

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Hopefully any new plan will have a better ROI than the current stimulus package. Economic analyst Ed Yardeni runs the numbers:

The Obama Administration is touting that their stimulus program has saved or created 640,329 jobs since it was enacted back in February through the end of October. [...]

Salisbury News: Stolen Bike Recovered

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:55:00 -0500

On December 7, 2009 Officers from the Fruitland Police recovered the above pictured Bicycle on Pine Street. The bike is a Diamondback Outlook with a cable lock still attached below the seat. Pictured below is a hand stamp serial number and a photo of a [...]

Capital Punishment: BIG DAY ON THURSDAY...Come Celebrate the end of the reign, I mean the end of the rain

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:42:00 -0500

Sip N' Blog from7-9 at Zu Coffee Features Jim Snider on "Can Local Journalism Survive the Internet Age?" Public Forum from 5-7 pm at Wiley H. Bates Middle School. You are asked to provide input on eight key areas–environment, budget, Market House & City Dock, parking & transportation, economic development,' [...]

OMalleyWatch.com: $3,000 for You

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:37:30 -0500

Number of comments: 10
I’d like to criticize Governor Martin O’Malley’s new $3,000 tax credit but there just aren’t enough details. Sure, we could match the criticism highlighted in the Baltimore Sun asking where the funding is coming from. Or we could be sarcastic and point out that Martin O’Malley has finally discovered that [...]

Salisbury News: O’MALLEY FAMILY TO HOST HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:35:00 -0500

Events Planned for the Public and State Employees

ANNAPOLIS, MD (December 8, 2009) – Every year, Governor Martin O’Malley and First Lady Katie O’Malley host a holiday open house at Government House for the members of the public and state employees. This year, two events will be held [...]

Salisbury News: O’MALLEY FAMILY TO HOST HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:35:00 -0500

Hedgehog Report: Health Care Deal Reached?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:33:02 -0500

Here is how The Washington Post puts it:Democratic Senate negotiators struck a tentative agreement Tuesday night to drop the controversial government-run insurance plan from their overhaul of the health-care system, hoping to remove a last major roadblock preventing the bill from moving to a final vote in the chamber. Under [...]

Hedgehog Report: Health Care Deal Reached?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:33:02 -0500

Salisbury News: Reckless Endangering 1st

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:30:00 -0500

Location: Coverdale Road, Seaford, De

Date of Occurrence: December, 07, 2009 at approximately 7:40 pm

Victims: 1 year old boy, and an 8 year old boy

Defendants:
Sherita Stanley, 40, Seaford, De
Alton Jones, 57, [...]

Salisbury News: Reckless Endangering 1st

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:30:00 -0500

Citizens For Greater Centreville: Septic system upgraders: We`re `not getting paid`

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:26:28 -0500

A state program that aims to upgrade septic systems throughout Maryland, reducing the amount of nitrogen that failing systems can discharge into the Chesapeake Bay, has been met with overwhelming public demand — and unexpected conflict.

Septic system vendors and installers throughout the state have threatened to abandon the Department of [...]

Maryland Politics Watch: Primaries to Watch Update, Part Two

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0500

By Marc Korman and Adam Pagnucco.

Here are races seven, six, five and four!

7. District 18 Challenges
Prior rank: Seventh

Marc
Dana Beyer has made headlines recently over an investigation by the County Ethics Commission and her complaint against them. All publicity may be good publicity, [...]

Salisbury News: Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:50:00 -0500

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 2 December 2009
Location: 4300 block of Tyaskin Nanticoke Road, Tyaskin, MD
Suspect: Cody L. Bradshaw, 23, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 3 December 2009 at 1:08 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into [...]

Salisbury News: Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:50:00 -0500

Maryland Moment: First Click -- Maryland

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:45:00 -0500

Your daily download of Maryland's top political news and analysis Wednesday, December 09, 2009: Maryland to buy clean energy; a battle brewing over Montgomery schools; budget cuts force service cutbacks at state rest stops; audit finds safeguards curtailed on Medicaid payments; a delay seen in opening of first slots casino, [...]

Delusional Duck: Widespread Flooding Around the County

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:19:00 -0500

Everyone be careful as you venture out this morning, several lanes of traffic are blocked, and some roads closed due to flooding. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry [...]

Delusional Duck: Widespread Flooding Around the County

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:19:00 -0500

Everyone be careful as you venture out this morning, several lanes of traffic are blocked, and some roads closed due to flooding. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry [...]

Delusional Duck: Southern Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:18:00 -0500

U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Dewey Irvin Carroll, 29 of Oxon Hill, today to 250 months in prison, followed by ten years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. [...]

Delusional Duck: Southern Maryland Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:18:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: Charles Commissioners Approve Early Retirement Incentive Plan

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:15:00 -0500

As the Charles County Government begins to make preparations for the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, they are exploring options to help offset the anticipated state budget cuts and declining revenues. In an effort to reduce the Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget the Departments of Human Resources and Fiscal & Administrative [...]

Delusional Duck: Charles Commissioners Approve Early Retirement Incentive Plan

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:15:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: Businesses Raise Stink Over State’s Septic System Upgrades

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:12:00 -0500

By CATHERINE KRIKSTAN A state program that aims to upgrade septic systems throughout Maryland, reducing the amount of nitrogen that failing systems can discharge into the Chesapeake Bay, has been met with overwhelming public demand—and unexpected conflict. Septic system vendors and installers throughout the state have threatened to abandon the [...]

Delusional Duck: Businesses Raise Stink Over State’s Septic System Upgrades

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:12:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: Incident and arrest reports

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:11:00 -0500

LA PLATA, Md. (Dec. 8, 2009) - The Charles County Sheriff’s Office today released the following incident and arrest reports. [...]

Delusional Duck: Incident and arrest reports

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:11:00 -0500

LA PLATA, Md. (Dec. 8, 2009) - The Charles County Sheriff’s Office today released the following incident and arrest reports. [...]

Delusional Duck: TARP report: Good for Wall Street, not Main Street

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:00 -0500

The federal government’s $700 billion bailout calmed Wall Street without easing pain on Main Street or restoring the financial system to health, a congressional oversight panel says in a report out Wednesday. “Many problems remain,” says Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel. “Unemployment and foreclosures continue to plague the [...]

Delusional Duck: TARP report: Good for Wall Street, not Main Street

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:06:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: Supporters add hidden nuggets to health care bills

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:02:00 -0500

The health care bills moving through Congress would do a lot more than revamp the nation’s $2.6 trillion health care system. Buried among proposed programs for the uninsured are dozens of lesser-known provisions — from work breaks for breastfeeding moms to a requirement that chain restaurants disclose how many calories are [...]

Delusional Duck: Supporters add hidden nuggets to health care bills

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:02:00 -0500

The Silver Spring Penguin: Georgia Ave office building to bolster Fenton Village park

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:00:56 -0500

Number of comments: 3
A development group and the county's planning board agreed to a deal that will shift public space from outside a Georgia Avenue office building to a park in Fenton Village. [...]

Delusional Duck: Fast-food standards for meat top those for school lunches

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:57:00 -0500

In the past three years, the government has provided the nation’s schools with millions of pounds of beef and chicken that wouldn’t meet the quality or safety standards of many fast-food restaurants, from Jack in the Box and other burger places to chicken chains such as KFC, a USA TODAY [...]

Delusional Duck: Fast-food standards for meat top those for school lunches

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:57:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: White House seeks federal oversight of rail-transit safety

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:51:00 -0500

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood unveiled on Tuesday details of the administration’s plan to take over safety regulation of the nation’s subway and light-rail systems, a proposal that would give federal authorities the power to bring lawsuits and seek criminal sentences. Testifying before a House transportation subcommittee, LaHood said the [...]

Delusional Duck: White House seeks federal oversight of rail-transit safety

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:51:00 -0500

Delusional Duck: Government to settle suit over Indian land trusts

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:48:00 -0500

The Obama administration said Tuesday it would pay $1.4 billion to a group of American Indians who said the government mismanaged a century-old system of Indian land trusts. The settlement, which would end one of the epic lawsuits of modern Washington, would be divided among more than 300,000 people, the [...]

Delusional Duck: Government to settle suit over Indian land trusts

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:48:00 -0500

Carroll Standard: Uh, Oh: Steny Hoyer Has a Plan to Fix GM/Chrysler Dispute

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:27:49 -0500

This can't be good, more congressional meddling and fiddling with companies they and Obama said, they had no intention of micromanaging.

Senator Richard Durbin and Representative Steny Hoyer, the No. 2-ranking Democrats in their respective chambers, announced a plan for binding arbitration for dealers wishing to challenge the termination of their' [...]

Carroll Standard: Palin Favorability Within 1% of Obama

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:09:33 -0500

Poll indicates liberals are a bit slow on the uptake. Dems still prefer to be ruled, clinging to a quaint notion of hope and change.

Riding a wave of positive publicity from her book tour, Sarah Palin's favorable rating has crept within just 1 percent of President Barack Obama's job [...]

Kevin Dayhoff: Tiger Woods was a busy guy

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:28:00 -0500

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren briefly pose for a photoshop moment as the blond bombshell moves out of the marital home after being shell-shocked by serial accounts that Mr. Woods may have given as many as nine private golf lessons as to how to use [...]

Delusional Duck: ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:29:00 -0500

..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…THE FLOOD WATCH CONTINUES FOR* PORTIONS OF MARYLAND…THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA…VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST WEST VIRGINIA…INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN MARYLAND…ANNE ARUNDEL…CALVERT…CARROLL…CHARLES… FREDERICK MD…HARFORD…HOWARD…MONTGOMERY…NORTHERN BALTIMORE…PRINCE GEORGES…SOUTHERN BALTIMORE…ST. MARYS AND WASHINGTON. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN VIRGINIA… ALBEMARLE…ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA…AUGUSTA… CLARKE…CULPEPER…FAIRFAX…FAUQUIER…FREDERICK VA… GREENE…KING GEORGE…LOUDOUN…MADISON…NELSON…ORANGE… [...]

Baltimore Reporter: Charles Krauthammer on the EPA regulating carbon dioxide

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:03:44 -0500

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Baltimore Reporter: Goodbye Public Option?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:02:49 -0500

From Powerline The Associated Press reports that Democratic Senators, who have been negotiating behind closed doors, have come up with a compromise health care bill that does not include a public option: In place of a government-run plan, originally designed as a way of forcing competition on private industry, officials said [...]

Baltimore Reporter: Obama Sinking FASTER in Polls Since Afghan Speech

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:55:06 -0500

from Flopping Aces New record lows in nearly every index! The latest from Real Clear Politics (click link for individual polling results): This is the lowest polling average for Obama yet and represents a significant drop in polls like CNN/Opinion Research where the drop was the second steepest since CNN began taking this [...]

Baltimore Reporter: Harry Reid Does History

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:51:32 -0500

From Big Government The other day I made the assertion that Barbara Boxer (D – Tiny Town) was the stupidest member of the United States Senate. I may have spoken too soon. Here’s a serious challenger: Yesterday, in his desperate attempt to win friends, influence people and reach across the aisle as [...]

Baltimore Reporter: It’s the Iranian Acquisition of Nuclear Weapons, Stupid: the Centerpiece of President Obama’s Dithering Foreign Policy Failures

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:47:27 -0500

From Red Maryland –Richard E. Vatz Former Vice President Dick Cheney has used the felicitous phrase “dithering” to characterize President Barack Obama’s lengthy lead-up to his articulating United States foreign policy in Afghanistan and Pakistan. I disagree with Vice President Cheney: it is more than a policy-specific Obama weakness; it is his [...]

Baltimore Reporter: Justice thwarts Black Panther subpoenas

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:43:02 -0500

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES Could it be that President Obama’s legal team is imploding due to a voter intimidation case involving the New Black Panther Party? So many new developments regarding the Black Panther case occurred in the latter half of last week that it is hard keeping up with them [...]

monoblogue: NPR pressured Liasson to leave Fox News

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:03:34 -0500

According to a recent Politico story, National Public Radio reporter Mara Liasson was asked to “reconsider” her regular appearances on Fox News programming. Liasson, whose most recent duties have involved commentary on the “Special Report” and “Fox News Sunday” programs, has worked for the network since 1997 but NPR executives [...]

PG-Politics: Recent Prince George's County News (8 Dec 2009)

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:59:00 -0500

Public Safety
Gazette: Suitland woman arrested in imprisoning, attacking pregnant woman; Victim freed herself after suspect ... [bit.ly] rt @PGCrimeSolvers The PG Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating an earlly morning homicide in which a... [bit.ly] rt @PGCrimeSolvers Police Investigate Homicide / Shooting on Queens Chapel Road [...]

Hedgehog Report: Republicans Sweep In Kentucky

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:31:52 -0500

On the national level, it will be Martha Coakley against Scott Brown to see who will replace Ted Kennedy as US Senator from Massachusetts. Republicans swept the races in Kentucky, picking up a State House seat while holding on to a State Senate seat. Still waiting on the results from Arkansas.... [...]

Salisbury News: Home Invasion On Riverside Drive

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:16:00 -0500

Number of comments: 7

Sorry to add salt to today's wound but there was also a Home invasion on Riverside Drive (IN THE CITY) near the medical center around 6:00 PM today.

RIVERSIDE DRIVE Folks! Crime is falling into areas no one would expect and if you were [...]

Delusional Duck: Check out the post by Outside the box over in the forums…

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:12:00 -0500

... Early retirement option to be offered to county employees. Sworn CCSO left out again! [...]

monoblogue: Best local blog – poll update 1

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:45:46 -0500

Number of comments: 2

I want to keep this short because I think the post underneath is important.

The first round is complete, and Salisbury News advances to the next round as it narrowly eked out a win over afterthegoldrush 47%-39%, with Progressive Delmarva bringing up the rear at 14 percent.

At the suggestion of the [...]

Maryland On My Mind: Martin O’Malley On Jobs And Small Business

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:35:52 -0500

This post is going to be about Gov. Martin O’Malley’s program to get credit moving for small businesses in Maryland, as told to CNBC’s brainy news chick, Erin Burnett. Ms. Burnett happens to be a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In fact, I believe she has single-handedly put Mardela Springs [...]

The Dagger: Suspect Sought In Robbery of 7-11 in Fallston and Redners in Bel Air

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:27:54 -0500

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

The subject shown is being sought for questioning in connection with a robbery of the 7-11 store located at 2400 Pleasantville Rd, Fallston, MD which occurred on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 3:00am. (HCSO CC# 09-184970).

The subject described as a white male wearing a black [...]

The Dagger: Harford Sheriff’s Office Warns “Don’t Drink and Drive this Holiday Season”

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:17:16 -0500

From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:

As a component of Harford County Law Enforcement’s 2009 Holiday Safety Initiative, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies will be conducting DUI Saturation Patrols throughout the holiday season. Your safety and the safety of all Harford County citizens matter to us. That is why you will find [...]

The Dagger: 3rd Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot Raises $5,000+ For Susquehanna Hose Company

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:13:41 -0500

HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – On Thanksgiving morning, 500 runner s and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot, raising over $5,000 for the Susquehanna Hose Company.

Open to the public for all age groups and fitness levels, the 5K walk/run traveled from Residents’ Club at The [...]

The Dagger: H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Scheduled By Appointment Only For All H1N1 Flu Vaccine Target Groups

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:05:52 -0500

From the Harford County Health Department:

Bel Air, MD – December 8, 2009 – The Harford County Health Department will be conducting an H1N1 influenza vaccination clinic for all H1N1 flu vaccine target groups on Friday, December11, 2009 at their Woodbridge Station operations center located at 1321 Woodbridge Station Way in [...]

monoblogue: On crime in Salisbury

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:45:40 -0500

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According to WBOC-TV, Salisbury mayor Jim Ireton has asked longtime Salisbury Police Department Chief Allan Webster to step down. Since Ireton was elected last spring, the issue of crime in Salisbury has been a contentious one, with statistics suggesting that Salisbury is one of the most dangerous cities per [...]

Salisbury News: Another Stabbing in Salisbury - 2nd Today

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:36:00 -0500

Number of comments: 12
Stabbing just occured on Baker St.

Earlier today there was an attempted murder on First St. The perpetrator, Kevin Green was arrested by SPD and is in custody at WCDC. [...]

Hedgehog Report: Polls Start Closing In Kentucky

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:22:54 -0500

The polls have started closing in Kentucky although not all the polls will be closed until 7pm. The election results for this race can be found here. Later tonight, the primary races in Massachusetts to determine who will square off next year to see who will replace Ted Kennedy. ... [...]

Hedgehog Report: CT: Simmons Leads Dodd By 13%

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:22:54 -0500

Things are so bad for Chris Dodd that now he is also losing to the wife of Vince McMahaon. The latest numbers from Scott Rasmussen.US SENATE - CONNECTICUT (Rasmussen) Rob Simmons(R) 48% Chris Dodd (D-inc) 35% Linda McMahon (R) 44% Chris Dodd (D-inc) 38% Peter Schiff (R) 40% Chris Dodd (D-inc) 39%This poll was done ... [...]