President Bush to visit
President Bush to visit Mt. Airy
President Bush is scheduled to come to
The Associated Press reported that he would participate in a meeting and make a statement to coincide with World AIDS Day.
One of Calvary’s missions is to support an orphanage in
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‘‘We’re going to be working on some construction projects,” Sarah Dorrance, a mission team member for the church, said in May.
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Cleaning off the computer - Reading notes
November 29, 2007
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Bringing holidays to Sykesville
11/28/07 By Heidi Schroeder
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In 1998,
Dartmouth students still rely on BlitzMail today, downloading their messages with a traditional Windows- or Mac-based client. But nearly 10 years later, even David L. Bucciero, the director of technical services, calls the service “archaic.” It lacks some of the “bells and whistles,” he said, that most students take for granted with the personal Web-based e-mail accounts they take with them to college. Such features might include the ability to view and compose messages in HTML, which allows the customization of fonts and colors, or virtually unlimited storage space.
Those inadequacies — combined with occasional downtime — explain why
In the world of e-mail, outsourcing means two things: Google or Microsoft. Both have been marketing Web-based messaging services to small businesses, nonprofits and other groups, and they’ve focused more intensely on the higher education market over the past year. Besides services that are completely free and interfaces that are familiar to students, they offer a wide array of features, tools that let people collaborate in real time — and of course, the cool factor.
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/11/27/email
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Red Cross president forced out over ‘personal relationship’
November 27, 2007
Story Highlights:
Red Cross says it became aware of the relationship 10 days ago
Relationship allegedly involves a subordinate female Red Cross employee
Board “concluded that the situation reflected poor judgment on Mr. Everson’s part”
Everson: I “deeply regret it is impossible for me to continue”
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/27/red.cross.resignation/index.html
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21965364/
Text of US President Bush's statement on the
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Questions and answers on the US-sponsored Mideast peace conference in
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21952307/
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,312748,00.html
Ecuador President Vows to Avoid U.S. After Alleged Mistreatment at Airport
Saturday, November 24, 2007
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http://patdollard.com/2007/11/23/breakthrough-saudis-agree-to-attend-annapolis-peace-conference/
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Problems with the Annapolis Peace Conference
http://www.bloggernews.net/111594
November 10th, 2007 by shimonzk
By Shimon Z. Klein
Most peace loving people would like to see this conference ending in success. However, there are so many factors going against the
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Arab League peace group says to attend summit
Fri Nov 23, 2007
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSL2368741220071123
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Roundtable Interview with Print Journalists
Secretary Condoleezza Rice
http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2007/11/95545.htm
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Senate's No. 2 Republican to resign by end of year
Story Highlights: NEW: Sen. Trent Lott announces he will leave
Sen. Jon Kyl will run for Lott's whip post, the GOP's No. 2 Senate post
Mississippi Republican served as Senate majority leader
Lott lost leadership post in 2002 after remarks perceived as racially insensitive
http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/11/26/lott.resign/index.html
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Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock on Friday, November 16, 2007 to kick off the 4th annual "Shop With A Cop" Christmas program:
Westminster Maryland Shop With A Cop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8-UCXul1I
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An article I wrote about the Westminster Police Department and Westminster Wal Mart annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program is in the November 28, 2007 Westminster Eagle: Kids and cops share a little holiday magic, 11/28/07 by
In addition to the Angel Tree, folks may make a donation to the “Westminster Police Department Shop With A Cop” program year round…
Shop With A Cop
Westminster Police Department
For more information please call (410) 848-4646 and ask for a soft a cuddly police office who may be able to tell you more about the Shop With A Cop program.
A YouTube video of the event can be found with My YouTube videos
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock on Friday, November 16, 2007 to kick off the 4th annual "Shop With A Cop" Christmas program:
Westminster Maryland Shop With A Cop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8-UCXul1I
Below, please find the long version of the article as it was submitted to the newspaper.
Westminster Police Department and Wal Mart kick off 4th annual Shop With A Cop program
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock last Friday to kick off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program.
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Of Christmas Angels and soft and cuddly police officers.
November 16th, 2007 by
Last Friday, November 16th, 2007, Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding and Westminster Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski kicked off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program at the Westminster Wal Mart.
They were joined by Bill Gereny - the owner of The Water Depot, Lori Graham representing the Night Train Foundation, members of the Westminster Police Department and curious shoppers.
In his remarks, Spaulding explained that the “Shop With A Cop is a program that allows our community to reach out to and help less fortunate children and families in our community and ensure that they have a great holiday season.”
The program which has helped 34 families and 72 children have a special Christmas in the past 3 years has designated 11 families and 24 children to be helped by this year’s efforts.
Spaulding said, “We are kicking off our celebration with the placement of this Angel Tree here at Wal-Mart. Each ornament on this tree represents a need for a needy child or family in our community. We are here today to invite the members of our community to be an ‘Angel’ and take one or more ornaments of the tree – purchase the gift – and leave the gift in this box here at the store. We will ensure that the gift is wrapped and delivered to the family in time for the holidays.”
The program was initiated by Wal Mart 4 years ago, said Spaulding. “Wal-Mart approached us in the fall of 2004 and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them on this effort. We jumped at the opportunity and we haven’t looked back. They also provided the initial seed money to make it a reality. Without their corporate citizenship – and the efforts of their hardworking and dedicated staff – we wouldn’t be standing here today.”
Anuszewski said he was “looking forward to seeing all the smiles on the excited childrens’ faces” at this year’s Christmas at Wal Mart event. “We here at Wal Mart believe in giving back to the community as part of our ‘Good Works and Good Neighbors’ initiative.” He went to say that he has “been impressed with how the (
Spaulding noted that Shop With A Cop “allows these children to bond with our police officers in a positive and non-threatening environment – and it provides our officers and staff with the opportunity to give back to the community we serve while building what can be long-term relationships with some of our youngest citizens.”
Westminster Police Sergeant Keith Benfer said that last year more than 80 different businesses made donations to Shop With A Cop. This year, in addition to Wal Mart, the Night Train Foundation, and The Water Depot, other contributors include the Carroll County Technology Council, that is donating computers and the Westminster Fire Department and Fire Police, who are donating bicycles. Some of the other contributors in the community are the Greater Westminster Development Corporation and Tom Riggin.
Westminster Police dispatcher Linda Knott and Westminster Police Administrative Assistant Karen Bullock were all smiles as they traded notes and made plans with Lori Graham for shopping with the families and police officers on December 15 and the holiday party which follows.
It was remembered that at last year’s event, (as mentioned in a Westminster Eagle article by Kym Byrnes,) one of the children who was partnered with Westminster Officer Steve Launchi, declared him “soft and cuddly.”
As folks chatted together after the event, many nodded their heads in agreement as Graham remarked that “is truly remarkable the sense of community and holiday spirit in
And how everyone is looking forward to December 15 to witness the “soft and cuddly” police officers help bring the spirit of Christmas to some
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Carroll could get speeding cameras by Kathryn Leiter
Carroll could get speeding cameras
By Kathryn Leiter, Times Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Carroll County drivers may soon be facing an increase of police enforcement in residential areas, but not in the form of additional officers.
The
The bill would go before the 2008 legislative session, said MML Director of Government Relations Candace Donoho.
If passed, it would be up to each municipality to decide whether they use the new equipment, she said. If a town doesn’t have its own police department, the town would have to go to the county to work with them, she said.
“I would certainly support it, and I would love to see it,” said Chief John Williams Jr. of the Sykesville Police Department.
The
“We support the various alternatives,” Kasten said. “Photo enforcement encourages motorists to be responsible.”
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Read the entire article here: Carroll could get speeding cameras
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2007/11/28/news/local_news/newsstory2.txt#
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CNN (The Clinton News Network) plants another questioner to question GOP candidates in YouTube Debate. Not that any of us were surprised. She will do anything – say anything to be president…
CNN Allows Clinton Backer to Question GOP Candidates in YouTube Debate
Thursday, November 29, 2007
CNN/YouTube - Nov. 28: Retired Brig. Gen. Keith Kerr as he appeared during the CNN/YouTube Republican debate.
A CNN host acknowledged the participation of a retired Army colonel linked to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in a televised Republican debate Wednesday.
Keith Kerr of Santa Rosa, Calif., who revealed himself as gay, challenged the eight candidates via video message and on stage at the CNN/YouTube debate in
The broadcast, however, failed to mention that Kerr, who served as a brigadier general in the reserves, is a member of a gay and lesbian steering committee for Democratic candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Read the Clinton campaign release naming Kerr to the steering committee.
Clinton spokesman Phil Singer has denied that the campaign had any knowledge ahead of time that Kerr was going to participate in the debate, and Kerr said he did not inform the campaign of his plans.
It turns out Kerr wasn't the only Democratic supporter asking questions. One woman who identified herself as Journey from Texas, and who has a Web page in which she goes by the name Paperserenade asked the candidates about whether they would prosecute women and doctors if abortion were made illegal and the practice continued. After the debate, she posted a Web video wearing a John Edwards '08 T-shirt. In the posting, she said she was disappointed by the responses she got, particularly from Fred Thompson, though it's the answer she expected.
Related Stories Republican Rivals Spar on Immigration, Torture at Heated YouTube Debate
Another questioner, Leeann Anderson, asked about the danger of lead toys from China. Anderson, an activist on the issue, is reportedly an assistant to Leo Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers of
As for Kerr, he has been an activist against the military's don't-ask-don't-tell policy for years. He appeared on CNN twice in 2003 discussing his opposition to the policy that says service men and women will be dismissed from service for revealing their gay orientation. But as if reading from that policy Wednesday, Kerr told FOX News that CNN "never asked" him if he is a
Kerr submitted the question for Republican candidates at the video debate "a couple months ago," and said last Saturday CNN called him and said they'd like him to come to the debate. He said the cable news network paid for his flight, his hotel and his transportation to and from the event.
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Following the debate, CNN anchor
"We don't know if he is still on it," said Cooper. "We are trying to find out that information. Certainly, had we had that information we would have acknowledged that in using his question, if we had used it all."
Watch Anderson Cooper's comments regarding the Hillary supporter.
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Read the entire article here: CNN Allows Clinton Backer to Question GOP Candidates in YouTube Debate
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Jail, money issues ruin chance at security access, students told
BALTIMORE - Kelsey Volkmann, The Examiner 2007-11-27
Students have yet another reason to stay out of debt, avoid arrests and earn good grades.
They need clean financial, police and school records if they hope to earn the security clearances required for many of the military-related jobs coming to
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State education officials have met with leaders from school systems across the state to create a syllabus for a consumer literacy course called Personal Resource Management. The class, which would launch statewide next school year, would teach students about financial planning and how to maintain good credit.
Some school systems, including
The state also plans to launch a Web site next year that will give parents and students tips on how to attain security clearances.
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This week in The TentacleThursday, November 29, 2007
Ring Around the Immigration Culprit
Tony Soltero
For all the constant talk about the immigration issue, it's amazing how shallow and superficial the discussion about it remains both locally and nationally.
What a Difference a Year Makes – Part 2
In yesterday’s column I wrote that with the passage of this tax package by the General Assembly, there are now more than ever two
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
What a Difference a Year Makes – Part 1
The ink had hardly dried on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature on November 19 when the peripatetic gerbils powering the
Hannah Montana
Humor by Tom McLaughlin
Tom McLaughlin
There is a dire warning in a past issue of The Wall Street Journal. Does it foretell a major stock crash? Will the dollar sink below the Indonesian Rupiah, now trading at about 10,000 per?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Superbly Qualified for President
Politics' infection has not reached the center of my consciousness. As the Friday morning visits with WFMD Radio's Bob Miller demonstrate week after week, I believe there is much more to life than tracking officials and keeping tabs on wannabes.
10 Dumb Questions I Get – Part 2
Nick Diaz
In this space two weeks ago, I referred readers to three of the 10 dumbest questions that we of the motorcycling fraternity regularly field. In my 37 years on motorized two wheel contraptions, I’ve been asked all of these questions. So much so that I’ve developed some “smart-allecky” replies to them. We paused after Question #3, so now I’m continuing.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
The special session is over, and the Thanksgiving break has given me much-needed physical and emotional separation from
Friday, November 23, 2007
"What are we, in the Dark Ages? This is absolutely ridiculous." That was a Baltimore Catholic woman's reaction to the news that the new archbishop had forced the resignation of her pastor.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Chris Cavey
Thanksgiving is a word that evokes many thoughts and memories for each of us. Some have the vision once pictured in elementary school, of Pilgrims and Indians seated at a wooden table piled with food and eyes cast skyward.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
General Assembly Journal Special Session 2007 Part -3
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
No amount of prognostication could have seen the mess that this special session became. Called by Gov. Martin O’Malley to address the structural deficit, we found ourselves in the midst of a political test of wills between the House and Senate.
Happy Thanksgiving. We have so many things for which to be thankful. The first of which is our men and women in uniform who continue to perform admirably in difficult circumstances.
Tom McLaughlin
One of the hardest things during the Christmas season is deciding what to get the parents. I have just finished an article for the local
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
In a curious way Jennifer Dougherty's dive back into election campaigning may be related to the example set by James E. McClellan. The ex-mayor could have been inspired by
Farrell Keough
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is a time of reflection for us all. Family, friends, health, rights, and many other freedoms we enjoy and should be thankful to have in this most incredible of nations. Only because we were fortunate enough to have God’s blessing and be born in this country do we have the bounty of these privileges and the freedoms that accompany them.
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BBC: Europeans hang up on fixed lines
November 28,2007
I’ve considered giving up my land line phone for quite some time – and just have not quite been able to let go… I’m curious as to what other folks are doing?
Almost a fifth of European households use a mobile as their only phone, reveals research.
The figures from Eurostat, the EC's in-house statistical office, show how mobile phones have become essential to everyday European life.
It reports there are now 95 mobile phones for every 100 Europeans.
Read the entire article here: Europeans hang up on fixed lines
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CyberAlertWednesday November 28, 2007
1. NBC's Williams Avoids Controversy with Edwards, Not with Giuliani Three weeks ago, when NBC anchor Brian Williams interviewed Rudy Giuliani, Williams raised Giuliani's closeness to Bernard Kerik and pressed him on Iraq as he pointed out how 2007 had become "the bloodiest year" in the war, but in an interview with John Edwards aired Tuesday night, Williams stuck to softballs and didn't bring up the indictment of a major Edwards donor or push Edwards about how the "surge" in Iraq he rejected is working. The two interviews are the most recent in the "Making of the President" series on the NBC Nightly News. In the taped session with Republican presidential candidate Giuliani aired on November 6, Williams inquired: "Let's talk about your friend Bernard Kerik. Press reports are, as recently as today, that he could be a few days away from indictment, perhaps. When was the last time, first of all, that you spoke with him?" And on Giuliani supporting the war: "We just learned today '07 is the bloodiest year in
2. ABC's Moran: Obama a 'Fresh Face' Who Represents 'Real Change' According to Nightline host Terry Moran, Iowa voters are listening to Barack Obama's "real argument, that he is tomorrow, a fresh face who represents a real change from our bitter, polarized politics." The ABC anchor, who profiled the Democratic candidate for the Tuesday edition of the program, spent part of the interview interpreting the feelings of caucus voters. He gushed: "You get the sense they know they might be part of something big here, something historic." After listening to one Iowan laud Obama's leadership, he prompted the man: "It would be an historic thing, Barack Obama?"
3. Russert Praised Clinton on Mideast Peace Then, Scoffs at Bush Now On Tuesday's Today show NBC's Washington bureau chief, Tim Russert, scoffed at President Bush's attempt to broker Middle East peace at the Annapolis conference, as he derided it as a "Hail Mary pass." However, nine years ago, when Bill Clinton made a failed attempt at Mideast peace, in the midst of his impeachment, Russert praised the former President on the October 23, 1998 Today show: "As the impeachment hearings grind on, could you have a situation where next year the President cannot go to the Judiciary Committee on a particular day because he's receiving the Nobel Peace Prize? That's the kind of irony the White House looks at as they look at the success of President Clinton on this day."
4. NBC Highlights Returning Iraqis: 'I Can't Wait to Get Back' "There is a noticeable trend under way. A growing stream of Iraqis who left to escape the killing, many of them going to Syria, now reversing their migration," anchor Brian Williams highlighted Tuesday evening as the NBC Nightly News became the first broadcast network evening newscast to air a full report on the trend. From
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I like the Mike Huckabee Ad: "Chuck Norris Approved"November 28, 2007
Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris review facts about Governor Huckabee.
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Starry Night,
On Sunday December 9, 2007 6:00 PM: Join us for this elegant, festive event, featuring Marvin Hamlisch. Experience an evening of elegance in the transformed Babylon Great Hall on the
This year's event will feature a formal cocktail hour followed by an exclusive concert by Marvin Hamlisch. Starry Night proceeds benefit the
Tickets are now on sale!
To reserve your tickets, or for more information on this exciting event contact the Foundation Office at 410-386-8168. You may also download a ticket order form and mail or fax in your ticket request.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available, call 410-386-8155 for more information.
MARVIN HAMLISCH
Marvin Hamlisch's life in music is notable for its great versatility as well as substance.
As composer, Hamlisch has won virtually every major award that exists: three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony and three Golden Globe awards; his groundbreaking show, A CHORUS LINE, received the Pulitzer Prize.
He is the composer of more than forty motion picture scores including his Oscar-winning score and song for THE WAY WE WERE and his adaptation of Scott Joplin's music for THE STING, for which he received a third Oscar. His prolific output of scores for films include original compositions and/or musical adaptations for SOPHIE'S CHOICE, ORDINARY PEOPLE, THE SWIMMER, THREE MEN AND A BABY, ICE CASTLES, TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN, BANANAS and SAVE THE TIGER.
Marvin Hamlisch holds the position of Principal Pops Conductor with the National Symphony Orchestra. (This is the first time that anyone has held such a position). He is also the Principal Pops Conductor for the
Mr. Hamlisch was Musical Director and arranger of Barbra Streisand's 1994 concert tour of the U.S. and England as well as of the television special, "Barbra Streisand: The Concert" (for which he received two of his Emmys). He served in the same capacities for her Millennium concerts.
Hamlisch is a graduate of both Juilliard and
http://www.carrollcc.edu/foundation/events/starrynight/default.asp
Bush Gives Mideast Peace a Last Try
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Weekend Edition Sunday, November 25, 2007 · The Arab-Israeli conflict has not been high on President Bush's agenda until now. A conference in
from The Associated Press
DAMASCUS, Syria November 25, 2007, 10:59 a.m. ET · Syria will send its deputy foreign minister to the U.S.-sponsored Mideast peace conference in Annapolis, Md. because the issue of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has been added to the agenda, the state-run news agency said Sunday.
Read the entire article here: Bush Gives Mideast Peace a Last Try
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Expert Looks at Topics on Tap for Peace Meeting
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Nov. 23, 2007
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Nov. 23, 2007
Iran's Rise Prompts New Push for Mideast Peace
Nov. 22, 2007
Israelis Await Annapolis with Hope, Skepticism
Nov. 21, 2007
White House to Convene Mideast Talks
Nov. 20, 2007
No Agenda Yet for Annapolis Peace Talks
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City Council Members Minutes of City Council Meetings
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of November 26, 2007
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Fallfest Check Presentations
Water Sewer Rate Structure Presentation
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
October Departmental Operating Reports
3. BIDS
Recommendation to accept Bid from Seal Analytical for a
Discrete Analyzer for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
a. Resolution R-07-13 regarding Extension of Time for Final Action
on Sectional Map Amendment No. 07-1
b. Ordinance 772 Historic Tax Credits Amendment
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a. Revised Carroll Cable Regulatory Commission Agreement
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Brightview of
Relinquishment
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10 CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
This Meeting will be held at the John Street Quarters of the Westminster Fire Company,
This week in The TentacleWednesday, November 21, 2007
General Assembly Journal Special Session 2007 Part -3
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
No amount of prognostication could have seen the mess that this special session became. Called by Gov. Martin O’Malley to address the structural deficit, we found ourselves in the midst of a political test of wills between the House and Senate.
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Happy Thanksgiving. We have so many things for which to be thankful. The first of which is our men and women in uniform who continue to perform admirably in difficult circumstances.
Tom McLaughlin
One of the hardest things during the Christmas season is deciding what to get the parents. I have just finished an article for the local
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
In a curious way Jennifer Dougherty's dive back into election campaigning may be related to the example set by James E. McClellan. The ex-mayor could have been inspired by
Farrell Keough
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, it is a time of reflection for us all. Family, friends, health, rights, and many other freedoms we enjoy and should be thankful to have in this most incredible of nations. Only because we were fortunate enough to have God’s blessing and be born in this country do we have the bounty of these privileges and the freedoms that accompany them.
Monday, November 19, 2007
John W. Ashbury
Recently in my “in” email basket appeared a missive asking me to financially support Dick Durbin, Democrat
Friday, November 16, 2007
Norman Mailer, Don't Rest in Peace – Part 2
No news was happening that Saturday, October 22, 1967. So I wandered away from the camera crew, looking for anything to add to the March on the Pentagon story. That's how I happened to be inside the building when the well-publicized face appeared between a pair of buttoned up suit jackets.
Injustice and Time for a Change
Edward Lulie III
Learning how to deal with adversity is one of the things that helps build character and it plays a huge role at times in the lives of football players, both in high school and in the National Football League as well.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Tony Soltero
What would happen if the National Football League did away with its referee corps? While some might find excitement in the idea of each team doing whatever it desires to defeat its opponent, it's obvious that the resulting avalanche of injuries, disputed play and game outcomes, and other forms of disorder would destroy the league's credibility and ultimately cost it revenues as fans switch to other, less chaotic forms of entertainment.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Frederick and The Geography of Nowhere
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The alarm has been sounded, “Starbucks is coming. Starbucks is coming.” No word yet as to whether or not a “coffee party” has been organized to dump coffee grounds into Carroll Creek.
Tom McLaughlin
Setting my brain from its usual position of reverse to forward, I elected to try to unravel the Nobel Prize in Economics. This was awarded to three Americans “for having laid the foundation of mechanism design theory.”
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Don't Rest in Peace, Norman Mailer Part 1
Serious literary authors and small-town journalists, we take care of our own. The death last week of Pulitzer Prize winning Norman Mailer earned lots of space, in national media as well as the local press.
Nick Diaz
I am a motorcyclist. For 37 of my 60 years I’ve been riding motorcycles. It all goes back to my youth in my native
Katie Nash
The past two weeks have involved a series of tax-raising schemes put forth by the O’Malley Administration and his minions. Unfortunately for taxpayers, there seems to be little resistance from moderate Democrats.
Monday, November 12, 2007
General Assembly Journal Special Session 2007 Part – 2
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
First, it was hailed as the most progressive re-write of a tax code in the nation. Liberal and progressive advocacy groups celebrated Gov. Martin O’Malley’s planned income tax revision as a just and responsible shift of the tax burden away from the working poor and onto the backs of the wealthy.
Tom McLaughlin
When it was announced that Ocean Downs raceway had been selected as a location for a slots parlor, local rich hotel-condo and real estate owners had an angina attack.
