Sunday, March 03, 2013

In memory of little Mason Thomas Stansbury, January 26, 2013 to February 26, 2013

In memory of little Mason Thomas Stansbury, January 26, 2013 to February 26, 2013.

The greater firefighter, EMS, first responder - and Westminster Municipal Band community is saddened by the loss of the Stansbury family at the loss of Mason Thomas Stansbury, infant, of Westminster, who died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 after gracing us with his presence for only one month. I do not understand it, but God had other plans for Mason...God had other plans for Mason...

My heart goes out to my lifelong friend, co-worker - and many ways a mentor; someone whom I have looked-up to all my life for his work ethic, humility, humanity, integrity and spirituality, Robin Stansbury, Mason's grandfather... The best football practice blocker I ever knew....

Friends and family may still visit this afternoon, Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Schafer officiating.

Luke 18:16 - But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Labels: Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, People obituaries, People Stansbury Robin

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/03/in-memory-of-little-mason-thomas.html

Mason Thomas Stansbury, infant, of Westminster, died Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Born on January 26, 2013 in Baltimore, he was the son of Matthew and Michelle Shrader Stansbury.

Surviving him are grandparents Wade and Janet Shrader and Robin and Susan Stansbury, all of Westminster; great grandparents Thomas and Carolyn Collier and Kathleen Cooke, all of Westminster; aunt Jenn Shrader and fiancee' Jeff Walters; and uncle Scott Stansbury.

He was predeceased by great grandparents Francis Cooke, Lois Lendle, Joseph and Helen Shrader, Robert Stansbury, Shirley Stansbury Ricketts and Bill Ricketts.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. David Schafer officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Mason Thomas Stansbury to benefit the Sinai Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, LifeBridge Health Dept. of Development, 2401 W. Belvedere Ave., Baltimore, MD 21215 or call 410-601-4438.

http://www.prittsfuneralhome.com/vcalendar/event_view.php?event_id=433

Psalm 139: 13 and 14: For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

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Thursday, February 28, 2013

News from The Hill: Woodward claims White House threatened him

News from The Hill:

Woodward claims White House threatened him
By Jonathan Easley
Bob Woodward said Wednesday that a “very senior person” at the White House told the veteran journalist and author “you will regret” faulting the Obama administration for the present fight over sequestration.
“It was said very clearly: 'you will regret doing this,'” Woodward said on CNN’s "The Situation Room." “I’m not going to say [who], a very senior person. It makes me very uncomfortable to have the White House telling reporters you’re going to regret doing something you believe in.”
Read the story here.

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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

FTC Releases Top 10 Complaint Categories for 2012

For Release: 02/26/2013

FTC Releases Top 10 Complaint Categories for 2012

Identity Theft Tops List for 13th Consecutive Year in Report of National Consumer Complaints

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2013/02/sentineltop.shtm?wpisrc=nl_tech

Identity theft is once more the top complaint received by the Federal Trade Commission, which has released its 2012 annual report of complaints. 2012 marks the first year in which the FTC received more than 2 million complaints overall, and 369,132, or 18 percent, were related to identity theft. Of those, more than 43 percent related to tax- or wage-related fraud.

The report gives national data, as well as a state-by-state accounting of top complaint categories and a listing of the metropolitan areas that generated the most complaints. This includes the top 50 metropolitan areas for both fraud complaints and identity theft complaints.

The remainder of complaint categories making up the top 10 are:

	Number	Percent
Debt collection	199,721	10 percent
Banks and Lenders	132,340	6 percent
Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales	115,184	6 percent
Prizes, Sweepstakes and Lotteries	98,479	5 percent
Impostor Scams	82,896	4 percent
Internet Services	81,438	4 percent
Auto-Related Complaints	78,062	4 percent
Telephone and Mobile Services	76,783	4 percent
Credit Cards	51,550	3 percent

A complete list of all complaint categories is available on page six of the report.

The FTC enters complaints into the Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online database that is available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies across the country. Agencies use the data to research cases, identify victims and track possible targets.

Other federal and state law enforcement agencies contribute to Consumer Sentinel, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center and the offices of 14 state attorneys general. Private-sector organizations contributing data include all Better Business Bureaus in the U.S. and Canada, PrivacyStar, Publishers Clearing House and others.

The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint in English or Spanish, visit the FTC's onlineComplaint Assistant or call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357). The FTC enters complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to more than 2,000 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad. The FTC’s website provides free information on a variety of consumer topics. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us onTwitter, and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.

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And the Oscar goes to some pompous Liberal

No, I did not watch … And the Oscar goes to some pompous Liberal

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Washington Post Tech News Daily: FTC says identity theft is top consumer complaint, By Hayley Tsukayama - and more

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2013/02/washington-post-technews-daily-ftc-says.html

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

In the News

Post Tech by Cecilia Kang

The Circuit: FTC says identity theft is top consumer complaint

By Hayley Tsukayama

FTC says ID theft is top complaint: The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that consumer complaints aboutidentity theft accounted for 18 percent of the 2 million the agency received in 2012.
Of the identity theft complaints, the agency said, 43 percent were related to tax or wage fraud.
Debt collection complaints ranked second, with 10 percent, while complaints about banks and lenders came in third with 6 percent. Complaints about Internet services were the seventh most common complaint, with 4 percent or around just over 81,000 complaints.
Apple lawsuit: Apple has settled with parents who sued the company for making it too easy for kids to rack up charges by buying add-ons to games and other apps.
Under the terms of the settlement, the company is agreeing to give qualifying customers a $5 iTunes credit or, in certain cases, $5 in cash.
Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr declined to comment on the settlement.
The company has always required users to enter their passwords when they download an app, but the company used to also allow them to make additional in-app purchases for 15 minutes without reentering a password. As The Washington Post reported, parents complained that some children were able to accumulate hundreds of dollars in charges during that small window, drawing the scrutiny of state and federal regulators. Apple changed the policy in March 2011 to require a password for purchases, even on newly downloaded apps.
Internet Advocacy Day: Open Web advocates are preparing for Feb. 27, also known as Internet Advocacy Day, in which tech industry leaders and experts take to the Hill to educate Congress about Internet issues.
The day is the brainchild of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition, which is encouraging those interested in Internet issues to contact their members of Congress and promote the mission of Internet advocacy on social networks as part of the effort.
Google said to worry about Samsung: Google is reportedly worried about Samsung’s rising dominance as the main manufacturer of its Android mobile operating system, according to an article from the Wall Street Journal.
According to the report — which cites unnamed “people familiar with the matter” — Google executives are worried that Samsung’s rising dominance will give it too much power and allow the Korean company to eat into Google’s mobile advertising profits.
At a meeting of Google executives last year, the report said, Android head Andy Rubin reportedly said that the company’s acquisition of Motorola Mobility can act as insurance against Samsung’s strength.
Comcast makes new D.C. hires: Comcast announced two new hires for its D.C. offices Tuesday, saying that Ryan Wallach will now be the company’s senior deputy general counsel and Madura Wijewardena will be its new senior director of public policy.
Wallach has previously served as outside counsel for the company, and was special counsel at Willkie, Farr and Gallagher. Wijewardena had previously served as the director of research and policy at the national Urban League in Washington.
Copyright and piracy: After some delays, the Center for Copyright Information announced Monday that it will begin implementing new rules that directly notify users when their connections have been used for illegal downloading.
Also known as the “six strike” rule, the initiative gives users escalating warnings when Internet service providers detect copyrighted material is being shared over peer-to-peer networks. Early warnings are meant to educational while later warnings could result in the slowdown of Internet service for 48 hours.

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Gulf of Mexico sunset Coquino Park Bradenton Beach Manatee County Florida

Florida still life with coffee cups bananas apples oranges an avacado and spoon

Florida kitchen still life with coffee cups and avacado

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Gulf of Mexico sunset

The new Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida

The Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg Florida

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

I'm trying a Nestles Nespresso at Le Macaron on St Armands Circle Sarasota FL

St Armands Circle Purple Quadrant Sarasota Florida

Motorcycle friends St Armands Circle Sarasota Florida

It is not snowing at St Armands Circle Florida. Just saying...

Monday, February 18, 2013

Westminster Maryland Online: RECENT ARTICLES BY KEVIN E. DAYHOFF IN WWW.EXPLORECARROLL.COM

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The Happy Lutherans celebrate Monday FEBRUARY 18, 2013 to commemorate the death of Martin Luther

Labels: Religion, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Religion Luther Martin, Religion Lutheran

A big Hat Tip goes out to Bill Babylon for calling to our attention that:

Monday, February 18, 2013 is not only a United States national holiday, but also an international holiday…

467 years after Martin Luther’s death a national holiday has been proclaimed to remember the great reformer.

All Federal and State offices are closed, as well as banks and schools (check your newspapers for other closures).

Some appropriate ways to mark the occasion are:

Wear red (chartreuse doesn't count)

Nail something to a door.

Stand somewhere and refuse to budge.

Do something paradoxical.

Translate something into German.

Set your ring tone to "Ein Feste Burg"

All Lutherans may have this day as a personal holiday (check with your employer).

(Note: It also seems to be President's Day. Apparently, the best way to observe that is to buy something- perhaps even a President!)

This message brought to you by the Happy Lutherans

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Sunday, February 17, 2013

The Sunday in Lent at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church in Long Boat Key

Sunday, February 17, 2013

After a quick breakfast, we walked to church.

We attended church at the 10 a.m. services at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church - http://www.allangelslbk.org/ 563 Bay Isles Rd. | Longboat Key, FL 34228-3142 (941) 383-8161

In all of my travels, this has to be one of the most welcoming and friendliest churches I have visited in many years.

An idea for later in the week: The Sandpipers - Men's Fellowship Meeting Tue - Feb 19, 2013 11:30 am - 1:30 pm All Angels Men's Fellowship Group , The Sandpipers, meets Tuesday, February 19 at 11:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship, followed by lunch, and a lecture on the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during WWII. Call the church office, 941-383-8161, to register.

Also see related: The Happy Lutherans celebrate Monday FEBRUARY 18, 2013 to commemorate the death of Martin Luther

Labels: Religion, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Religion Luther Martin, Religion Lutheran

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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Grandma's Garden fruit stand - west of Miami Florida

Friday, February 15, 2013

Lonely is the runner alone on treadmill in Key West Florida.

Southernmost Beach Key West Florida

Key West Florida Cemetery monuments

Grave of an unknown sailor from USS Maine Feb 15 1898 Key West Cemetery Florida

Gravesite of Captain Outrageous in Key West Florida cemetery

Remember the Maine memorial Key West Florida Cemetery

Key West Cemetery: In memory victims USS Maine disaster Havana Cuba Feb 15 1898

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Key West Florida - Conch Republic flags

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Historic St.Paul's Episcopal Church Key West Florida

Directions home from the historic seaport in Key West Florida

The sun palm trees blue skies and the American flag in patriotic Key West Fla

Key West pelicans and Tarpon know that they will fed at 4 pm

Eagle Archive: History of government in Carroll County is one of change and debate

Eagle Archive By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 28, 2013 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0120-20130116,0,2118722.story

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2013/02/eagle-archive-history-of-government-in.html

Labels: Carroll Co Govt, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, History 1830s, History Carroll Co, History Westminster

Throughout Carroll County's history, many issues have caused deep divisions among voters. Recently we recalled the stark differences of opinion between the German and English speakers in the October 1833 referendum over whether or not to form Carroll County.

As a matter of fact, it was after that election that Manchester fired the town cannon at Westminster to emphasize how they felt about the disagreement.

But divisions of opinion certainly aren't accentuated only in history. The decision last Nov. 6 by Frederick County voters, to go to a charter form of government, has kept local political junkies preoccupied ever since the election results were announced.

The ballot issue last fall was contentious in Frederick County. In Carroll County, even the preliminary discussions over such a change here have already had a polarizing affect.

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There's no word yet as to whether or not any cannon fire will figure into the upcoming discussions, but I suppose we can't rule out the possibility of a few character assassinations.

According to numerous media accounts, including that of Ryan Marshall in the Frederick County Gazette on Nov. 7 … http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0120-20130116,0,2118722.story

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried?

Eagle Archive: Community's history comes to rest at Westminster Cemetery

Eagle Archive: Chief ingredient of colonial cooking was hard labor

Eagle Archive: County birthday event notes family divided by Civil War

Eagle Archive: County has taken care of its own since days of alms house

Eagle Archive: Historical Society turns to older generations for children's programs

Eagle Archive: Rev. John Paul Buchheister Sr., former pastor at Westminster UM

Christmas tree lights were an extravagance in early 1900s

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Saturday, February 09, 2013

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried?

By Kevin Dayhoff, January 19, 2012 | 1:13 p.m.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

Many Carroll County residents are getting a case of nostalgic Super Bowl fever as they look forward to Sunday's AFC championship contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.

For more than 120 years — since football debuted at then-Western Maryland College on Oct. 31, 1891 — football has been a part of the history of Carroll County.

Not to be overlooked is the fact that since July 1949, Baltimore football teams have held summer practice in Westminster. Names like Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Lenny Moore, Eugene (Big Daddy) Lipscomb, Alan Ameche, and Wilbur (Weeb) Ewbank, just to mention a few, have become an important part of our Carroll County cultural history... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

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