David Ettlin’s “The Real Muck” piece, “The Sun Massacre” … is well written about a very sad subject. It may be found here: http://tinyurl.com/cnoy83
If you are journalist or care about the value of newspapers to the social fabric of our community – read it in private as it could move you to tears.
It is just heartbreaking to read so many names of folks with whom we have worked with for years.
Our prayers go out for the talent that has left the building, for their families and ultimately, our greater community.
A colleague wrote on my Facebook wall: “A Sun friend says nobody is left at the row of desks where he sits... they're all gone.”
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“The Real Muck” - Baltimore Sun Massacre by David Ettlin Wednesday, April 29, 2009 (See my media disclosure here. I work for Tribune.)
Quarter of newsroom staff fired in a bloodbath by bankrupt Tribune Co.
Tears, cheers for departees on a dark day at The Sun
Tribune Company reapers whacked their way through the Baltimore Sun newsroom Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon in a bloodbath of layoffs that decimated the staff – editors, columnists, photographers, copy editors, page designers and support personnel.
Except in the sports department, the reporting staff seemed to remain mostly intact – but with some alterations in duties as the company reorients the newspaper toward an online and local news focus.
As much as I expected (and in my last blog posting foreshadowed) new layoffs at The Sun, my former home of 40 years, the extent of the slaughter was unimaginable: At least 15 editors, and 40 other staffers. The Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild issued a statement saying Tribune was cutting 27 percent of the already reduced newspaper staff. Online accounts put the total number of layoffs as high as 61.
[…]
Accounts that these key editors – some, like … having dedicated more than a quarter-century of their lives to the newspaper – were given 15 minutes to get out of the building and watched over by a beefed-up contingent of security guards could not be confirmed.
[…]
Shopping bags and tears
Ellie Baublitz, who put in 22 years and four months as a Sun editorial assistant after a few years as a community news freelancer, wore a spritely yellow outfit to work Wednesday, to “cheer people up” -- but having heard from a newsroom confidant of the Tuesday Night Massacre, she came prepared.
“I stuffed two shopping bags into my briefcase, just in case I needed them.”
About 2 p.m., as the newsroom awaited an expected announcement, Ellie and fellow editorial assistant Fay Lande were summoned by a top editor into a glass-windowed conference room overlooking the newsroom and told of their layoffs.
Ellie came out in tears and, by one reporter’s account, “That really broke the newsroom up, when Ellie broke up.”
In a telephone chat Wednesday night, Ellie acknowledged the account as “pretty accurate,” and recounted how colleagues cheered and applauded staffers leaving the building after getting the same fate.
“It was pretty ugly down there,” Ellie said. “They probably did me a favor. The last couple of years have been really bad.”
For Ellie, that included the death of one of her three children and transfer by the newspaper from one suburban office to another, in shutdown after shutdown, until she was commuting from her home in rural Carroll County into the city each day.
She had an interesting spin on the timing of the layoffs. “Friday [May 1] starts the new vacation year, so they had to get rid of us before then. I know how the jackals work.”
After Ellie and Fay got the word, one reporter said, “it was like the Angel of Death walking around the newsroom.”
[…]
If you want a description of what it's like to be a survivor, you can use this unattributed quote: "It's a little like being the turkey who survives Thanksgiving but knows Christmas is a month away."
{…}
Read the entire article by David Ettlin here: Baltimore Sun Massacre
See my media disclosure here. I work for Tribune. And here for additional disclosures
According to “various tribune employee reports and blogs,” the following employees have lost their jobs…
If you read this list and you see an error – or where an addition or a correction is warranted – e-mail me right away at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Massacre – in the subject line.
If you are on this list and you wish to have your name removed for any reason – no questions asked – e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Massacre – in the subject line.
However, think about, your name is already “out there”… I did a lot of thinking before I posted this and the bottom line is “we” in the journalism community can not help find jobs for “our” colleagues if we do not know you may looking for a job.
If you are like me - - I can no more stop writing than I can stop breathing…
Two quotes come to mind:
“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams
“Without writing I have no doubt I would turn into a basketcase.” Roy Meachum August 8, 2008 “Greasepaint Missing.”
Editors:
Paul Moore, Deputy Managing Editor
Ann LoLordo, Opinion Editor
Larry Williams, Deputy Opinion Editor
Patricia Fanning, Education Editor
John McIntyre, Copy Desk Chief
Ray Frager, sports editor
George VanDaniker, sports editor
Eileen Canzian, metro editor
Steve Auerweck, Systems Editor
Jay Apperson, Regional Editor
Chuck Weiss, Photo Assigning Editor
Andrew Ratner, features editor and blogging columnist
Bernie Kohn, the investigative team's editor
Bureau Chiefs
Joe DeCarlo
Dan Clemens
Bill Caulfield
Columnists and critics:
Rashod Ollison, music critic
Rick Maese, sports columnist
Bill Ordine, sports columnist
David Steele, sports columnist
Photographers:
Liz Malby
Glenn Fawcett
Chiaki Kawajiri
Monica Lopossay
Doug Kapustin
Glenn Fawcett
Designers:
Bill Wachsberger
Tracey Dieter
Carrie Lyle
Shirdell MacDonald
Copy desk:
Todd Windsor, designer/copy editor
Editorial Assistants:
Ellie Baublitz, editorial assistant
Makeda Crane, editorial assistant for opinion section
Fay Lande
Library staff:
Phyllis Kisner
This list is by no means complete.
If you wish your name added, e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Massacre – in the subject line.
Now let’s find jobs for everyone one this list.
20090429 The Real Muck Baltimore Sun Massacre
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Friday, May 01, 2009
This week in The Tentacle for Wednesday April 29 2009
This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Mockingbird’s Song
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The reclusive and enigmatic childhood friend of Truman Capote, Harper Lee, celebrated a birthday yesterday. She was born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama.
Malaysian Wedding – Part 3
Tom McLaughlin
Seremban, Malaysia – I returned to the groom’s home after a refreshing sleep. To my surprise, a ceremony was in progress. I thought I had it down about Malay weddings, but this part was not in my file.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Overwhelming Majority
Roy Meachum
At the end of his first 100 days on the job, a significant poll indicates President Barack Obama receives approval from an overwhelming majority of his fellow Americans. Sixty-three percent voted in his favor, 36 percent did not, in a survey paid for by The Washington Post and ABC-TV.
Advice from The Voice of Experience – Part 3
Nick Diaz
Alas, my third installment on buying a used motorcycle, one of my favorite activities. Buying a used motorcycle, as I’ve mentioned before, is much more fun than selling one.
Monday, April 27, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 12-Part 2
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Last week, we started a review of the fallout from the just completed General Assembly session. Let's pick up where we left off.
While you were out…
Steven R. Berryman
If you blinked at the wrong moment over the last few weeks, and rely solely on one part of the media paradigm for your news, you may have missed any of these following items. Not necessarily because of media-bias, but simply because we only have so much time and tolerance for added information in our lives:
Friday, April 24, 2009
"Turtle" Jennifer
Roy Meachum
Aside from her declaration on City Hall steps, ex-mayor Jennifer Dougherty seems to have disappeared. What a difference from her recent campaigns!
If you ain’t the lead dog…
Joe Charlebois
President George W. Bush led. President William Jefferson Clinton led. Presidents George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan led. No matter what your opinion of our last four presidents in regard to their policies, they were leaders.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
George Santayana was correct…
Chris Cavey
Maryland’s political landscape is showing the pre-revolutionary signs of change. Just over a week ago, thousands of voting citizens took to the streets in the cold damp April rain to show their disgust in government’s rampant spending and to exercise their right to assemble in protest.
You’ve Found Your Voice. Use it!
Joan McIntyre
I’m guessing that by the time this article makes it to print there will others already out there about the Tea Party. I also suspect there will be as many different angles to that day as there will be stories.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
‘Smiling Faces…’
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On Monday a smiling President Barack Obama stopped by CIA headquarters for the first time since taking office. It was a charm offensive to give the agency a pep talk to help stave off low morale issues.
In the Face of Tragedy…
Michael Kurtianyk
On Sunday morning, I heard the church bells ring as I went to get the morning papers. I wanted to make sure that I picked them up before my 7-year-old daughters got to them. I knew what the headlines were going to be, and I didn’t want daughters to read the headlines before my wife and I had a chance to talk and prepare for that conversation.
A Malay Wedding – Part Two
Tom McLaughlin
Seremban, Malaysia – It’s the day before the celebration. Nazir’s son picked me up at the airport and I feigned I knew him, faking it most of the way. The marble finally dropped into the correct location in the brain and I realized who he was and could participate in the conversation instead of stupidly nodding my head.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Selling Newspapers?
Roy Meachum
"State of Play" opened this weekend; the film will be discussed with Bob Miller on his WFMD "Morning Express" Friday. Its’ message about modern newspapering burns in my mind and cannot wait another three days.
A Call to Arms…
Farrell Keough
I had the privilege of attending the Frederick County Tea Party. While neither man will accept the credit, great thanks goes out to Blaine Young and Bob Miller of WFMD radio, 930 A.M. That attendance on such an awful day to be outside was remarkable!
Monday, April 20, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 12
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
The General Assembly Department of Legislative Services produces a document each year summarizing the legislative session. This year, I thought I’d produce my own right here on The Tentacle.
Because Hope is not a Method
Steven R. Berryman
My name is Steve, and I’m a “right-wing extremist.” That’s how I would start an “AA” meeting if those letters stood for “activists anonymous!”
20090429 This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Mockingbird’s Song
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The reclusive and enigmatic childhood friend of Truman Capote, Harper Lee, celebrated a birthday yesterday. She was born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama.
Malaysian Wedding – Part 3
Tom McLaughlin
Seremban, Malaysia – I returned to the groom’s home after a refreshing sleep. To my surprise, a ceremony was in progress. I thought I had it down about Malay weddings, but this part was not in my file.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Overwhelming Majority
Roy Meachum
At the end of his first 100 days on the job, a significant poll indicates President Barack Obama receives approval from an overwhelming majority of his fellow Americans. Sixty-three percent voted in his favor, 36 percent did not, in a survey paid for by The Washington Post and ABC-TV.
Advice from The Voice of Experience – Part 3
Nick Diaz
Alas, my third installment on buying a used motorcycle, one of my favorite activities. Buying a used motorcycle, as I’ve mentioned before, is much more fun than selling one.
Monday, April 27, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 12-Part 2
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Last week, we started a review of the fallout from the just completed General Assembly session. Let's pick up where we left off.
While you were out…
Steven R. Berryman
If you blinked at the wrong moment over the last few weeks, and rely solely on one part of the media paradigm for your news, you may have missed any of these following items. Not necessarily because of media-bias, but simply because we only have so much time and tolerance for added information in our lives:
Friday, April 24, 2009
"Turtle" Jennifer
Roy Meachum
Aside from her declaration on City Hall steps, ex-mayor Jennifer Dougherty seems to have disappeared. What a difference from her recent campaigns!
If you ain’t the lead dog…
Joe Charlebois
President George W. Bush led. President William Jefferson Clinton led. Presidents George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan led. No matter what your opinion of our last four presidents in regard to their policies, they were leaders.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
George Santayana was correct…
Chris Cavey
Maryland’s political landscape is showing the pre-revolutionary signs of change. Just over a week ago, thousands of voting citizens took to the streets in the cold damp April rain to show their disgust in government’s rampant spending and to exercise their right to assemble in protest.
You’ve Found Your Voice. Use it!
Joan McIntyre
I’m guessing that by the time this article makes it to print there will others already out there about the Tea Party. I also suspect there will be as many different angles to that day as there will be stories.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
‘Smiling Faces…’
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On Monday a smiling President Barack Obama stopped by CIA headquarters for the first time since taking office. It was a charm offensive to give the agency a pep talk to help stave off low morale issues.
In the Face of Tragedy…
Michael Kurtianyk
On Sunday morning, I heard the church bells ring as I went to get the morning papers. I wanted to make sure that I picked them up before my 7-year-old daughters got to them. I knew what the headlines were going to be, and I didn’t want daughters to read the headlines before my wife and I had a chance to talk and prepare for that conversation.
A Malay Wedding – Part Two
Tom McLaughlin
Seremban, Malaysia – It’s the day before the celebration. Nazir’s son picked me up at the airport and I feigned I knew him, faking it most of the way. The marble finally dropped into the correct location in the brain and I realized who he was and could participate in the conversation instead of stupidly nodding my head.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Selling Newspapers?
Roy Meachum
"State of Play" opened this weekend; the film will be discussed with Bob Miller on his WFMD "Morning Express" Friday. Its’ message about modern newspapering burns in my mind and cannot wait another three days.
A Call to Arms…
Farrell Keough
I had the privilege of attending the Frederick County Tea Party. While neither man will accept the credit, great thanks goes out to Blaine Young and Bob Miller of WFMD radio, 930 A.M. That attendance on such an awful day to be outside was remarkable!
Monday, April 20, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 12
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
The General Assembly Department of Legislative Services produces a document each year summarizing the legislative session. This year, I thought I’d produce my own right here on The Tentacle.
Because Hope is not a Method
Steven R. Berryman
My name is Steve, and I’m a “right-wing extremist.” That’s how I would start an “AA” meeting if those letters stood for “activists anonymous!”
20090429 This week in The Tentacle
Journalists Berryman Steve, Journalists Keough Farrell, People Cavey-Chris, Journalists Charlebois Joe, Journalists McLaughlin Tom, Journalists Meachum Roy, Journalists Diaz Nick, People Weldon-Richard, Journalists McIntyre Joan, Journalists Kurtianyk Michael,
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Red, White And Blue Dinner Special Guest Speaker - Newt Gingrich
Red, White And Blue Dinner Special Guest Speaker - Newt Gingrich
Host: MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: BWI Marriott Hotel
Street: 1743 W. Nursery Road
Phone: 4102690113
Email: arose AT mdgop.org
The Maryland Republican Party cordially invites you to The 19th Annual Red, White and Blue Dinner and Tribute to Maryland Republican U. S. Congressmen and women Past and Present
Honorary Chairman
The Honorable Roscoe Bartlett
U.S. Congressman, Maryland District 6
Special Guest Speaker
The Honorable Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the U.S. House
Friday, June 5, 2009
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
BWI Airport Marriott
1743 W. Nursery Road, Baltimore, MD 21090
Donation: $250 VIP Reception Dress: Business Attire
$125 per person
For tickets, contact John Wafer at jdwafer AT verizon.net
20090430 SDOSM Red White Blue Dinner Je 5 Spec Speaker Gingrich
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Host: MARYLAND REPUBLICAN PARTY
Date: Friday, June 5, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: BWI Marriott Hotel
Street: 1743 W. Nursery Road
Phone: 4102690113
Email: arose AT mdgop.org
The Maryland Republican Party cordially invites you to The 19th Annual Red, White and Blue Dinner and Tribute to Maryland Republican U. S. Congressmen and women Past and Present
Honorary Chairman
The Honorable Roscoe Bartlett
U.S. Congressman, Maryland District 6
Special Guest Speaker
The Honorable Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the U.S. House
Friday, June 5, 2009
6:30 p.m. VIP Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
BWI Airport Marriott
1743 W. Nursery Road, Baltimore, MD 21090
Donation: $250 VIP Reception Dress: Business Attire
$125 per person
For tickets, contact John Wafer at jdwafer AT verizon.net
20090430 SDOSM Red White Blue Dinner Je 5 Spec Speaker Gingrich
Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoff.com
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Carly Simon live in Grand Central Station 1994
Carly Simon live in Grand Central Station 1994
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Carly Simon - Haven't Got Time/ Anticipation/ That's The Way: Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYOL4vClXis
20090429 Carly Simon live in Grand Central Station 1994
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Carly Simon - Haven't Got Time/ Anticipation/ That's The Way: Live
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYOL4vClXis
20090429 Carly Simon live in Grand Central Station 1994
Layoffs at The Sun
Layoffs at The Sun
According to “various tribune employee reports and blogs,” the following employees have lost their jobs…
If you read this list and you see an error – or where an addition or a correction is warranted – e-mail me right away at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Mass – in the subject line.
If you are on this list and you wish to have your name removed for any reason – no questions asked – e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Massacre – in the subject line.
However, think about, your name is already “out there”… I did a lot of thinking before I posted this and the bottom line is “we” in the journalism community can not help find jobs for “our” colleagues if we do not know you may looking for a job.
If you are like me - - I can no more stop writing than I can stop breathing…
Two quotes come to mind:
“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams
“Without writing I have no doubt I would turn into a basketcase.” Roy Meachum August 8, 2008 “Greasepaint Missing.”
Editors:
Paul Moore, Deputy Managing Editor
Ann LoLordo, Opinion Editor
Larry Williams, Deputy Opinion Editor
Patricia Fanning, Education Editor
John McIntyre, Copy Desk Chief
Ray Frager, sports editor
George VanDaniker, sports editor
Eileen Canzian, metro editor
Steve Auerweck, Systems Editor
Jay Apperson, Regional Editor
Chuck Weiss, Photo Assigning Editor
Andrew Ratner, features editor and blogging columnist
Bernie Kohn, the investigative team's editor
Bureau Chiefs
Joe DeCarlo
Dan Clemens
Bill Caulfield
Columnists and critics:
Rashod Ollison, music critic
Rick Maese, sports columnist
Bill Ordine, sports columnist
David Steele, sports columnist
Photographers:
Liz Malby
Glenn Fawcett
Chiaki Kawajiri
Monica Lopossay
Doug Kapustin
Glenn Fawcett
Designers:
Bill Wachsberger
Tracey Dieter
Carrie Lyle
Shirdell MacDonald
Copy desk:
Todd Windsor, designer/copy editor
Editorial Assistants:
Ellie Baublitz, editorial assistant
Makeda Crane, editorial assistant for opinion section
Fay Lande
Library staff:
Phyllis Kisner
This list is by no means complete.
If you wish your name added, e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Mass – in the subject line.
Now let’s find jobs for everyone one this list.
20090429 Layoffs at the Sun
According to “various tribune employee reports and blogs,” the following employees have lost their jobs…
If you read this list and you see an error – or where an addition or a correction is warranted – e-mail me right away at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Mass – in the subject line.
If you are on this list and you wish to have your name removed for any reason – no questions asked – e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Massacre – in the subject line.
However, think about, your name is already “out there”… I did a lot of thinking before I posted this and the bottom line is “we” in the journalism community can not help find jobs for “our” colleagues if we do not know you may looking for a job.
If you are like me - - I can no more stop writing than I can stop breathing…
Two quotes come to mind:
“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams
“Without writing I have no doubt I would turn into a basketcase.” Roy Meachum August 8, 2008 “Greasepaint Missing.”
Editors:
Paul Moore, Deputy Managing Editor
Ann LoLordo, Opinion Editor
Larry Williams, Deputy Opinion Editor
Patricia Fanning, Education Editor
John McIntyre, Copy Desk Chief
Ray Frager, sports editor
George VanDaniker, sports editor
Eileen Canzian, metro editor
Steve Auerweck, Systems Editor
Jay Apperson, Regional Editor
Chuck Weiss, Photo Assigning Editor
Andrew Ratner, features editor and blogging columnist
Bernie Kohn, the investigative team's editor
Bureau Chiefs
Joe DeCarlo
Dan Clemens
Bill Caulfield
Columnists and critics:
Rashod Ollison, music critic
Rick Maese, sports columnist
Bill Ordine, sports columnist
David Steele, sports columnist
Photographers:
Liz Malby
Glenn Fawcett
Chiaki Kawajiri
Monica Lopossay
Doug Kapustin
Glenn Fawcett
Designers:
Bill Wachsberger
Tracey Dieter
Carrie Lyle
Shirdell MacDonald
Copy desk:
Todd Windsor, designer/copy editor
Editorial Assistants:
Ellie Baublitz, editorial assistant
Makeda Crane, editorial assistant for opinion section
Fay Lande
Library staff:
Phyllis Kisner
This list is by no means complete.
If you wish your name added, e-mail me at kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com with the word - Sun Mass – in the subject line.
Now let’s find jobs for everyone one this list.
20090429 Layoffs at the Sun
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Another reason to not mow the yard
Reasons to not mow the yard ...
Mower sparks fire that destroys house [multimedia] By Gina Gallucci-White News-Post Staff Originally published in the Frederick News-Post April 30, 2009
Combustible materials left too close to a warm yard tractor ignited and caused a fire that destroyed a house Wednesday afternoon, according to the Division of Fire and Rescue Services.
Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Ruck estimated damage to the house at 5702 Catoctin View Court and its contents at $400,000.
[…]
The house had to be evacuated twice because the fire compromised the structure and the floor was starting to collapse, Ruck said. Several tankers had to be called because there are no hydrants in the area.
Members of the American Red Cross were called to the scene to assist the residents, he said.
[…]
Read the entire article here Mower sparks fire that destroys house [multimedia] – and then join me in advocating that the Maryland General Assembly outlaw mowing the yard.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=89618#postComments
20090430 Reasons to not mow the yard Number One
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Charles Lollor Speaks at Solomons Island Tea Party
Charles Lollor Speaks at Solomons Island Tea Party
I had the wonderful opportunity to sit with Mr. Lollor last night at the Frederick County Republican Lincoln Reagan Dinner.
Kevin Dayhoff April 30, 2009
Charles Lollor Speaks at Solomons Island Tea Party on March 22 2009
Source: www.youtube.com
Charles Lollor chairman of the Charles County Maryland Republican Central Committee is speaking at the Solomons Isand Tea party Rally on March 22 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x1p-AIY94M
I had the wonderful opportunity to sit with Mr. Lollor last night at the Frederick County Republican Lincoln Reagan Dinner.
Kevin Dayhoff April 30, 2009
Charles Lollor Speaks at Solomons Island Tea Party on March 22 2009
Source: www.youtube.com
Charles Lollor chairman of the Charles County Maryland Republican Central Committee is speaking at the Solomons Isand Tea party Rally on March 22 2009.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x1p-AIY94M
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Easton town council elections May 4 2009
Easton town council elections May 4 2009
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH - 7 PM - CANDIDATE FORUM - EASTON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA - PLS BE THERE TO SHOW SUPPPORT YOUR CANDIDATES.
EASTON TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONS - MAY 4th
VOTE AT THE EASTON FIREHOUSE at 315 Aurora Park Drive and Creamery Lane
Polls open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m.
Ward 2 Candidates - AARON WORSNUP * Edward Hoppe * Pete Lesher
Ward 4 Candidates - RON MITCHELL * Megan Cooke * Robert Tate
ALL WARDS VOTE FOR TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT –
Candidates - LEN WENDOWSKI * John Ford * Moonyene Jackson-Amis
April 27th - Deadline for requests for absentee ballot applications
20090504 Easton town council elections May 4 2009
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Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net
THURSDAY, APRIL 30TH - 7 PM - CANDIDATE FORUM - EASTON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA - PLS BE THERE TO SHOW SUPPPORT YOUR CANDIDATES.
EASTON TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONS - MAY 4th
VOTE AT THE EASTON FIREHOUSE at 315 Aurora Park Drive and Creamery Lane
Polls open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m.
Ward 2 Candidates - AARON WORSNUP * Edward Hoppe * Pete Lesher
Ward 4 Candidates - RON MITCHELL * Megan Cooke * Robert Tate
ALL WARDS VOTE FOR TOWN COUNCIL PRESIDENT –
Candidates - LEN WENDOWSKI * John Ford * Moonyene Jackson-Amis
April 27th - Deadline for requests for absentee ballot applications
20090504 Easton town council elections May 4 2009
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids
Meg Tully, Frederick News-Post: Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids…
April 29, 2009
Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids; will explore other options. Carroll Commissioners to discuss options Thursday morning.
From: Commissioners suspend incinerator plans Originally published April 29, 2009 By Meg Tully News-Post Staff:
The Frederick County Commissioners are suspending deliberations on a proposed trash incinerator, and will focus instead on alternative disposal options.
The commissioners accepted bids on the project earlier this year, and appeared to have narrowed those down to a preferred site and contractor to build and run the incinerator.
But they voted 4-1 on Tuesday to suspend that process. Commissioner John L. Thompson Jr. voted against the motion.
Also known as waste-to-energy, the trash incinerator was intended to be a cheaper, long-term answer to the county's shrinking landfill space.
[…]
Commissioner Kai Hagen, an outspoken opponent of the incinerator, said he was willing to explore using a waste-to-energy plant outside the county, if it meant the commissioners would suspend the bid process for a Frederick plant.
But he said that he believes other options, including increased recycling, composting and waste reduction efforts, are the best solutions.
[…]
More: http://tinyurl.com/dand5r
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=89586
****
Ay caramba.
Excerpted from: April 16, 2008 How to Make Trash Go Away Kevin E. Dayhoff
Tomorrow the Carroll County Board of Commissioners will deliberate in open session and – hopefully – make a decision regarding the offer from Frederick County to join forces to make 1,100 tons of trash a day go away.
Bear in mind, a further review of my files indicates that this is my fourth go-round regarding what to do with trash in Carroll County in 41 years – going back to 1967.
It was a few short years after the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 that trash really hit the fan in Carroll County.
It has not been a pretty picture ever since. It was back in those days that the county began to take over or close a number of unpermitted de-facto landfills – and then proceed to open more.
Waste-to-energy was rejected once in 1984 and twice in the mid-1990s. Co-composting failed to get the nod in the late 1990s.
Since 1965, every landfill, except one, in which Carroll County has had some degree of participation remains to this day under consent decrees with the Maryland Department of the Environment for the necessary mitigation of environmental hazards. Currently there is no apparent relief on the horizon for the costs to the environment or the financial costs to landfilling.
Back in the first go-round in the 1972 time frame, many of us have felt that the best management approach to solid waste was source reduction and recycling.
It would take 18 long years to get the Maryland Recycling Act passed in 1988. That legislation required a recycling rate of 20 percent.
[…]
Related:
March 6, 2008
Making Trash Go Away – Part 2
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The February 26th joint meeting between Frederick and Carroll County over how to make trash go away came after two years of discussions and deliberations resulting from the Frederick County commissioners’ adoption of Resolution 06-05, on February 16, 2006.
March 5, 2008
Making Trash Go Away – Part One
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On February 26, the Frederick and Carroll County commissioners met to discuss how to make a combined 1,100 tons of trash-a-day go away.
20090429 SDOSM Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids
April 29, 2009
Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids; will explore other options. Carroll Commissioners to discuss options Thursday morning.
From: Commissioners suspend incinerator plans Originally published April 29, 2009 By Meg Tully News-Post Staff:
The Frederick County Commissioners are suspending deliberations on a proposed trash incinerator, and will focus instead on alternative disposal options.
The commissioners accepted bids on the project earlier this year, and appeared to have narrowed those down to a preferred site and contractor to build and run the incinerator.
But they voted 4-1 on Tuesday to suspend that process. Commissioner John L. Thompson Jr. voted against the motion.
Also known as waste-to-energy, the trash incinerator was intended to be a cheaper, long-term answer to the county's shrinking landfill space.
[…]
Commissioner Kai Hagen, an outspoken opponent of the incinerator, said he was willing to explore using a waste-to-energy plant outside the county, if it meant the commissioners would suspend the bid process for a Frederick plant.
But he said that he believes other options, including increased recycling, composting and waste reduction efforts, are the best solutions.
[…]
More: http://tinyurl.com/dand5r
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=89586
****
Ay caramba.
Excerpted from: April 16, 2008 How to Make Trash Go Away Kevin E. Dayhoff
Tomorrow the Carroll County Board of Commissioners will deliberate in open session and – hopefully – make a decision regarding the offer from Frederick County to join forces to make 1,100 tons of trash a day go away.
Bear in mind, a further review of my files indicates that this is my fourth go-round regarding what to do with trash in Carroll County in 41 years – going back to 1967.
It was a few short years after the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 that trash really hit the fan in Carroll County.
It has not been a pretty picture ever since. It was back in those days that the county began to take over or close a number of unpermitted de-facto landfills – and then proceed to open more.
Waste-to-energy was rejected once in 1984 and twice in the mid-1990s. Co-composting failed to get the nod in the late 1990s.
Since 1965, every landfill, except one, in which Carroll County has had some degree of participation remains to this day under consent decrees with the Maryland Department of the Environment for the necessary mitigation of environmental hazards. Currently there is no apparent relief on the horizon for the costs to the environment or the financial costs to landfilling.
Back in the first go-round in the 1972 time frame, many of us have felt that the best management approach to solid waste was source reduction and recycling.
It would take 18 long years to get the Maryland Recycling Act passed in 1988. That legislation required a recycling rate of 20 percent.
[…]
Related:
March 6, 2008
Making Trash Go Away – Part 2
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The February 26th joint meeting between Frederick and Carroll County over how to make trash go away came after two years of discussions and deliberations resulting from the Frederick County commissioners’ adoption of Resolution 06-05, on February 16, 2006.
March 5, 2008
Making Trash Go Away – Part One
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On February 26, the Frederick and Carroll County commissioners met to discuss how to make a combined 1,100 tons of trash-a-day go away.
20090429 SDOSM Frederick Co Commissioners suspend incinerator bids
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The “spector” of Senator Arlen Specter
The “spector” of Senator Arlen Specter
Rick Santorum, Arlen Specter, and George W. Bush together in Spector’s April 20, 2004 re-election ad.
Arlen Specter loved Bush and Santorum in 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2q7hei3T3E
Rick Santorum, Arlen Specter, and George W. Bush together in Spector’s April 20, 2004 re-election ad.
Arlen Specter loved Bush and Santorum in 2004
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2q7hei3T3E
Yesterday Senator Arlen Specter announced that he has switched from the Republican Party to the Democrat Party.The elite media loved it. It was Christmas in April.
At five terms, Senator Specter is the longest serving senator in Pennsylvania history and for three decades has served as a Republican.
Folks seem to want to get all wrapped around the axle over Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter switching parties – and that would be a mistake.
People who want to draw nationalize this and draw broad-seeping conclusions that it is a commentary on the state of the Republican Party are making too much out of it and missing the point.
All politics are local and this has little to do with the national Republican Party and everything to do with his upcoming 2010 re-election race – which at this point, he cannot win the primary…
As Mark Silva noted in “The Swamp,” “The Pennsylvanian said he had concluded that ‘the prospects for winning a Republican primary are bleak,’ and that he is ‘not prepared’ to have his 29-year record in the Senate decided by the electorate, the ‘jury,’ of the Republican Party primary. So he will run as a Democrat, enabling all the voters of the state that he has served since 1981 to cast a judgment on him.”
It would appear that Senator Specter has a knack for switching parties anytime the political winds deem it appropriate:
“Specter left the Democratic Party in 1965 when he was running for district attorney in Philadelphia, and was elected to the Senate as a Republican in 1980,” noted Silva…
This too shall pass…
/posted by Kevin Dayhoff April 29, 2009
20090428 Senator Arlen Specter
20090428 Senator Arlen Specter
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McCabe and Mrs. Miller 1971
McCabe & Mrs. Miller(Robert Altman directing Warren Beatty and Julie Christie in McCabe & Mrs. Miller. Photograph from Jerry Ohlinger's Movie Material Store)
(1971) Directed by Robert Altman. Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Rene Auberjonois, William Devane, Shelley Duvall. Music by Leonard Cohen (121 min.)
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (Robert Altman, 1971) Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXA4Do_JzUk
Trailer for McCabe & Mrs. Miller directed by Robert Altman.The screenplay is by Robert Altman and Brian McKay from the novel McCabe by Edmund Naughton. The cinematography is by Vilmos Zsigmond and the soundtrack includes three songs by Leonard Cohen which had been issued on his 1967 album Songs of Leonard Cohen.
Cast:
Warren Beatty - John McCabe
Julie Christie - Constance Miller
Rene Auberjonois - Sheehan
William Devane - the Lawyer
John Schuck - Smalley
Corey Fischer - Mr. Elliot
Bert Remsen- Bart Coyle
Shelley Duvall - Ida Coyle
Keith Carradine - Cowboy
Michael Murphy - Sears
*****
McCabe & Mrs. Miller - McCabe (Warren Beatty) & Mrs. Miller (Julie Christie) meet for the first time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0hs77bu3gY
But his mistaken identity helps him become the big man around town and soon he sets up several businesses, a whorehouse with possibly the most unattractive "chippies" ever put on celluloid being one of them.
This is mostly an atmospheric movie, that is filmed in chronological order, unlike most films. So, the actual sets were being built as the movie progresses, meaning they double as the expanding town. Beatty and Christie are excellent in their unassuming roles and all the bit players and extras deserve special compliments, as many of them were not real actors, but set builders and locals.
The wonderful and oddly fitting songs by Leonard Cohen complete this uniquemasterpiece. Also starring John Shuck, Rene Auberjonois and William Devane.
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Carole King “It’s Too Late” released April 1971
Carole King “It’s Too Late” released April 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeVbEg1DHE
This version here is from the 1971 album… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q8884GxUIU
The song came up in my April 29, 2009 The Tentacle column, “The Mockingbird’s Song”
The reclusive and enigmatic childhood friend of Truman Capote, Harper Lee, celebrated a birthday yesterday. She was born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama…
Carole King
Album: Tapestry
Song's name: It's Too Late
Song info: Lyrics and Music: Toni Stern and Carole King feat. Dina Carroll
Lyrics:
Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time
There's something wrong here
There can be no denying
One of us is changing
Or maybe we've just stopped trying
And it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it
It used to be so easy living here with you
You were light and breezy
And I knew just what to do
Now you look so unhappy
And I feel like a fool
And it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died
and I can't hide it
And I just can't fake it
There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together
Don't you feel it too
Still I'm glad for what we had
And how I once loved you
But it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it
Don't you know that I...
I just can't fake it
Oh it's too late my baby
Too late my baby
You know
It's too late my baby
http://www.loglar.com/song.php?id=3
19710400 Carole King Its Too Late released April 1971
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPeVbEg1DHE
This version here is from the 1971 album… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q8884GxUIU
The song came up in my April 29, 2009 The Tentacle column, “The Mockingbird’s Song”
The reclusive and enigmatic childhood friend of Truman Capote, Harper Lee, celebrated a birthday yesterday. She was born Nelle Harper Lee on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama…
Carole King
Album: Tapestry
Song's name: It's Too Late
Song info: Lyrics and Music: Toni Stern and Carole King feat. Dina Carroll
Lyrics:
Stayed in bed all morning just to pass the time
There's something wrong here
There can be no denying
One of us is changing
Or maybe we've just stopped trying
And it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it
It used to be so easy living here with you
You were light and breezy
And I knew just what to do
Now you look so unhappy
And I feel like a fool
And it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died
and I can't hide it
And I just can't fake it
There'll be good times again for me and you
But we just can't stay together
Don't you feel it too
Still I'm glad for what we had
And how I once loved you
But it's too late baby, now it's too late
Though we really did try to make it
Something inside has died and I can't hide
And I just can't fake it
Don't you know that I...
I just can't fake it
Oh it's too late my baby
Too late my baby
You know
It's too late my baby
http://www.loglar.com/song.php?id=3
19710400 Carole King Its Too Late released April 1971
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Red Eye at 500 by Matt Patterson
April 28, 2009
“Red Eye” has major cringe worthy moments… Matt Patterson has done a great job of making sense of this Fox show that more often than not, makes no sense – delightfully…
Often you just shake your head in disbelief and cover your eyes – and yet peak between your fingers. It is compelling, provocative and devoid of any socially redeeming value – and that is exactly why after watching it several times – you’re hooked. However, beware, admitting that you watch it has consequences and may subject you to ridicule. Whatever…
'Red Eye' at 500 by Matt Patterson Is there a stranger show on television than "Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld"? Careening between train wreck and brilliance (often within the same five minute segment), "Red Eye" has been providing necrophilia jokes and toilet humor alongside serious political commentary and biting social satire for over two years now. In...
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Tags: Andy Levy, Bill Schulz, David Letterman, greg gutfeld, Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld, Steve Allen, Thaddeus McCotter Posted Apr 28th 2009 at 5:03 am in Daily Gut, Entertainment, Featured Story, Political Humor
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20090428 Red Eye at 500 by Matt Patterson
“Red Eye” has major cringe worthy moments… Matt Patterson has done a great job of making sense of this Fox show that more often than not, makes no sense – delightfully…
Often you just shake your head in disbelief and cover your eyes – and yet peak between your fingers. It is compelling, provocative and devoid of any socially redeeming value – and that is exactly why after watching it several times – you’re hooked. However, beware, admitting that you watch it has consequences and may subject you to ridicule. Whatever…
'Red Eye' at 500 by Matt Patterson Is there a stranger show on television than "Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld"? Careening between train wreck and brilliance (often within the same five minute segment), "Red Eye" has been providing necrophilia jokes and toilet humor alongside serious political commentary and biting social satire for over two years now. In...
Read more...
Tags: Andy Levy, Bill Schulz, David Letterman, greg gutfeld, Red Eye with Greg Gutfeld, Steve Allen, Thaddeus McCotter Posted Apr 28th 2009 at 5:03 am in Daily Gut, Entertainment, Featured Story, Political Humor
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Mark Tapscott: Obama gives far Left 99 dreamy days
April 28, 2009
From Tapscott's Copy Desk
Tapscott's Copy Desk
Fresh and insightful opinion from Tapscott's Copy Desk, by the Washington Examiner's Editorial Page Editor Mark Tapscott. Got a tip or an oped to place? Send an e-mail to mark.tapscott@gmail.com.
Examiner Editorial Section Tuesday
Examiner Editorial
It's been a dreamy first 99 days of the Obama administration for the far Left in American politics.
Read the full story
Dirty Money Watch by Kevin Mooney
Will Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD, give it back?
Read the full story.
Gene Healy, Examiner Columnist
A look at Obama's presidential power-grab.
Read the full story.
Marta Mossburg, Examiner Columnist
Maryland lawmakers should give College Park more independence, not more tax dollars.
Read the full story.
Scott Ott's Examiner Scrappleface
With flu strain running amok, Obama warns against anti-swine bias.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by Douglas MacKinnon
Conservative journalists need not apply for Pulitzer Prizes.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by Ana Carcani Rold
Taliban reigns over Pakistan's Valley of Death.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by David Martosko
What you eat is everybody's business in the Nanny State.
Read the full story.
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From Tapscott's Copy Desk
Tapscott's Copy Desk
Fresh and insightful opinion from Tapscott's Copy Desk, by the Washington Examiner's Editorial Page Editor Mark Tapscott. Got a tip or an oped to place? Send an e-mail to mark.tapscott@gmail.com.
Examiner Editorial Section Tuesday
Examiner Editorial
It's been a dreamy first 99 days of the Obama administration for the far Left in American politics.
Read the full story
Dirty Money Watch by Kevin Mooney
Will Sen. Tim Johnson, D-SD, give it back?
Read the full story.
Gene Healy, Examiner Columnist
A look at Obama's presidential power-grab.
Read the full story.
Marta Mossburg, Examiner Columnist
Maryland lawmakers should give College Park more independence, not more tax dollars.
Read the full story.
Scott Ott's Examiner Scrappleface
With flu strain running amok, Obama warns against anti-swine bias.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by Douglas MacKinnon
Conservative journalists need not apply for Pulitzer Prizes.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by Ana Carcani Rold
Taliban reigns over Pakistan's Valley of Death.
Read the full story.
Examiner OpEd by David Martosko
What you eat is everybody's business in the Nanny State.
Read the full story.
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The economy is so bad...
The economy is so bad...
April 27, 2009
Hat Tip: Grammy
I received this in an e-mail and it made me laugh – especially the last one…
CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
Jewish women are marrying for love.
Even people who have nothing to do with the Obama administration aren't paying their taxes.
Hotwheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
Obama met with small businesses to discuss the Stimulus Package: GE, Pfizer and Citigroup.
McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names
A truckload of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico
The most highly-paid job is now jury duty
Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting
People in Africa are donating money to Americans
Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate, do you know how many kids are starving in the US ?"
Motel Six won't leave the light on
The Mafia is laying off judges
And finally...
Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal.
Hey, neat...the guy who made $50 billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $750 billion disappear.
20090427 The economy is so bad...
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April 27, 2009
Hat Tip: Grammy
I received this in an e-mail and it made me laugh – especially the last one…
CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
Jewish women are marrying for love.
Even people who have nothing to do with the Obama administration aren't paying their taxes.
Hotwheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
Obama met with small businesses to discuss the Stimulus Package: GE, Pfizer and Citigroup.
McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their children's names
A truckload of Americans got caught sneaking into Mexico
The most highly-paid job is now jury duty
Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting
People in Africa are donating money to Americans
Mothers in Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate, do you know how many kids are starving in the US ?"
Motel Six won't leave the light on
The Mafia is laying off judges
And finally...
Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal.
Hey, neat...the guy who made $50 billion disappear is being investigated by the people who made $750 billion disappear.
20090427 The economy is so bad...
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The Swamp: White House apology: AF One 'photo-op' by Mark Silva
The Swamp: White House apology: AF One 'photo-op' by Mark Silva April 27, 2009The low-flying journey of the United States of America jumbo-jet that serves as Air Force One when the president is aboard -- there are two -- created quite a stir today when the big blue bird, sans president but trailed by fighter jets, swept over the Statue of Liberty.
It was a military "photo-op,'' the Federal Aviation Administration said, and it had been coordinated with many local, state and federal agencies.
[…]
The White House at first indicated it didn't know anything about the photo opp -- but later in the day, Louis Caldera, director of the White House Military Office, said this about the flight of the presidential aircraft, sans president, over New York:
"Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it's clear that the mission created confusion and disruption. I apologize and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused."
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http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/politics/blog/2009/04/white_house_apology_af_one_pho.html
20090427 The Swamp WH apologizes for AF1 photo op by Silva
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The First 100 Days of President Barack Obama
April 28, 2009
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The First 100 Days of President Barack Obama President Obama's first 100 days in office come to an end on Wednesday. People expecting miracles and people expecting abject failure are both disappointed. Many Americans read many things into a new president's first 100 days, but there's plenty of time left. After Wednesday, you will still have 1,360 days to either look forward to or fear the rest of the Obama presidency.
Want $10 Million? Just Reform US Health Care If it's good enough, and it had better be really good, your idea on how to reform the U.S. health care system could win you $10 million, which would be just about enough to buy your own health insurance these days.
Bank Robbery Increases, FBI Reports Forget about stealthy identity thieves silently draining checking accounts through the Internet. Plenty of bank robbers still do it the old fashioned way, with guns drawn and getaway cars at the curb, according to the FBI.
Best Moves in a Bad Economy
Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable.
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CDC Monitoring Mexico Swine Flu Outbreak
No travel bans, but some good advice
FDA Lowers Age Limit for Plan B Contraceptive
Now 17, with no prescription
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It was the 'alertness' claim
'Chameleon' Clothing Coming, Sandia Labs Says
Changes color to match surroundings
Obama Asks Cabinet for Cuts, Channels Dirksen
$100 million here, and there, and there
US Pledges Over $1 Billion in Aid to Pakistan
And that's just a 'down payment' folks
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About.com: US Government Info
The First 100 Days of President Barack Obama President Obama's first 100 days in office come to an end on Wednesday. People expecting miracles and people expecting abject failure are both disappointed. Many Americans read many things into a new president's first 100 days, but there's plenty of time left. After Wednesday, you will still have 1,360 days to either look forward to or fear the rest of the Obama presidency.
Want $10 Million? Just Reform US Health Care If it's good enough, and it had better be really good, your idea on how to reform the U.S. health care system could win you $10 million, which would be just about enough to buy your own health insurance these days.
Bank Robbery Increases, FBI Reports Forget about stealthy identity thieves silently draining checking accounts through the Internet. Plenty of bank robbers still do it the old fashioned way, with guns drawn and getaway cars at the curb, according to the FBI.
Best Moves in a Bad Economy
Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable.
More Topics
CDC Monitoring Mexico Swine Flu Outbreak
No travel bans, but some good advice
FDA Lowers Age Limit for Plan B Contraceptive
Now 17, with no prescription
Deceptive Mini-Wheat Ads Frosted by FTC
It was the 'alertness' claim
'Chameleon' Clothing Coming, Sandia Labs Says
Changes color to match surroundings
Obama Asks Cabinet for Cuts, Channels Dirksen
$100 million here, and there, and there
US Pledges Over $1 Billion in Aid to Pakistan
And that's just a 'down payment' folks
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League of Women Voters Municipal Election Forums
League of Women Voters Municipal Election Forums
April 27, 2009
Recently the League of Women Voters hosted Municipal Election Forums at the Community Media Center for the upcoming municipal elections in Carroll County. “Forums are being broadcast on Channels 19 and 23. Residents were invited to attend and many submitted questions for the candidates which pertained to the municipalities.”
Election Schedule:
Hampstead -- May 12
Manchester -- May 19
New Windsor -- May 12
Sykesville -- May 5
Taneytown -- May 4
Union Bridge -- May 12
Westminster -- May 11
Mt. Airy -- Elections are next year
To access the Town of Sykesville Candidates' Forum for the upcoming election on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, please use the following link: http://www.cmcmd.tv/forms/videoviewer.asp?id=1972
The City of Westminster mayor and council candidates’ forum may be found here: http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/west_for.html
Hampstead:
http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/hampstead_for.html
New Windsor:
http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/new_for.html
Taneytown:
http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/ttown_for.html
Manchester:
http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/manchester_for.html
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20090427 League of Women Voters Municipal Election Forums
April 27, 2009
Recently the League of Women Voters hosted Municipal Election Forums at the Community Media Center for the upcoming municipal elections in Carroll County. “Forums are being broadcast on Channels 19 and 23. Residents were invited to attend and many submitted questions for the candidates which pertained to the municipalities.”
Election Schedule:
Hampstead -- May 12
Manchester -- May 19
New Windsor -- May 12
Sykesville -- May 5
Taneytown -- May 4
Union Bridge -- May 12
Westminster -- May 11
Mt. Airy -- Elections are next year
To access the Town of Sykesville Candidates' Forum for the upcoming election on Tuesday, May 5, 2009, please use the following link: http://www.cmcmd.tv/forms/videoviewer.asp?id=1972
The City of Westminster mayor and council candidates’ forum may be found here: http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/west_for.html
Hampstead:
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New Windsor:
http://www.cmcmd.tv/news/new_for.html
Taneytown:
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Manchester:
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Jerusalem Post: Iranian arms ship destroyed near Sudan
'Iranian arms ship destroyed near Sudan' By BRENDA GAZZAR AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF Apr 26, 2009
An Iranian vessel loaded with weapons to transfer to Hamas via Sudan was recently sunk in the Red Sea by an unidentified missile ship believed to be Israeli, according to Arab media.
The vessel was attacked by either an Israeli or American ship and destroyed, according to a report Sunday in the Egyptian weekly Al-Usbua.
"The ship was destroyed at sea near the Sudanese coast," sources told the weekly, adding that the cargo was to be taken through the Sudanese and Sinai deserts. They said the incident occurred within the past two weeks.
The unidentified ship that fired missiles at the Iranian boat was "likely an Israeli" one, according to an Egyptian security source quoted on Saturday in the Amman-based weekly Fact International.
[…]
The Iranian vessel was completely sunk and all personnel on it were killed, an event "expected to lead to further tension in Israeli-Iranian relations," the paper said.
Last month, Sudan said it believed that Israel carried out air strikes on its soil in February that targeted weapons smugglers.
While Israeli spokespeople did not comment on allegations of the country's involvement, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hinted that Israel carried out the strikes, vowing that it would hit terrorist infrastructure wherever it was.
Sudanese sources said that one of these strikes destroyed an Iranian ship, possibly on its way to Sudan.
Read the entire article here: 'Iranian arms ship destroyed near Sudan' By BRENDA GAZZAR AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF Apr 26, 2009
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An Iranian vessel loaded with weapons to transfer to Hamas via Sudan was recently sunk in the Red Sea by an unidentified missile ship believed to be Israeli, according to Arab media.
The vessel was attacked by either an Israeli or American ship and destroyed, according to a report Sunday in the Egyptian weekly Al-Usbua.
"The ship was destroyed at sea near the Sudanese coast," sources told the weekly, adding that the cargo was to be taken through the Sudanese and Sinai deserts. They said the incident occurred within the past two weeks.
The unidentified ship that fired missiles at the Iranian boat was "likely an Israeli" one, according to an Egyptian security source quoted on Saturday in the Amman-based weekly Fact International.
[…]
The Iranian vessel was completely sunk and all personnel on it were killed, an event "expected to lead to further tension in Israeli-Iranian relations," the paper said.
Last month, Sudan said it believed that Israel carried out air strikes on its soil in February that targeted weapons smugglers.
While Israeli spokespeople did not comment on allegations of the country's involvement, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert hinted that Israel carried out the strikes, vowing that it would hit terrorist infrastructure wherever it was.
Sudanese sources said that one of these strikes destroyed an Iranian ship, possibly on its way to Sudan.
Read the entire article here: 'Iranian arms ship destroyed near Sudan' By BRENDA GAZZAR AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF Apr 26, 2009
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WSJ: Presidential Poison
WSJ: Presidential Poison
REVIEW & OUTLOOK
APRIL 23, 2009
His invitation to indict Bush officials will haunt Obama's Presidency.
Mark down the date. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, is the moment that any chance of a new era of bipartisan respect in Washington ended. By inviting the prosecution of Bush officials for their antiterror legal advice, President Obama has injected a poison into our politics that he and the country will live to regret.
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REVIEW & OUTLOOK
APRIL 23, 2009
His invitation to indict Bush officials will haunt Obama's Presidency.
Mark down the date. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, is the moment that any chance of a new era of bipartisan respect in Washington ended. By inviting the prosecution of Bush officials for their antiterror legal advice, President Obama has injected a poison into our politics that he and the country will live to regret.
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Mark down the date. Tuesday, April 21, 2009, is the moment that any chance of a new era of bipartisan respect in Washington ended. By inviting the prosecution of Bush officials for their antiterror legal advice, President Obama has injected a poison into our politics that he and the country will live to regret.
Policy disputes, often bitter, are the stuff of democratic politics. Elections settle those battles, at least for a time, and Mr. Obama's victory in November has given him the right to change policies on interrogations, Guantanamo, or anything on which he can muster enough support. But at least until now, the U.S. political system has avoided the spectacle of a new Administration prosecuting its predecessor for policy disagreements. This is what happens in Argentina, Malaysia or Peru, countries where the law is treated merely as an extension of political power.
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Westminster mayor and council agenda for April 13 2009
Westminster mayor and council agenda for April 13 2009
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AGENDA
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 13, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – Fair Housing Month
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2009
3. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 801 – Amendment of Water and Sewer Chapters Regarding Rates
Adoption of Ordinance No. 802 – Amendment to Utility Fee Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Rates
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Episcopal Housing Corporation – Loan Subordination – Thomas Beyard
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont’d from above)
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure in Order to Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 803 – Sale of 18B Union Street – Thomas Beyard
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 9, 2009
9. NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 – Marge Wolf
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN
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AGENDA
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of April 13, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor’s Proclamation – Fair Housing Month
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 23, 2009
3. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 801 – Amendment of Water and Sewer Chapters Regarding Rates
Adoption of Ordinance No. 802 – Amendment to Utility Fee Ordinance Regarding Water and Sewer Rates
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Episcopal Housing Corporation – Loan Subordination – Thomas Beyard
5. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
6. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
7. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (cont’d from above)
Suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure in Order to Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 803 – Sale of 18B Union Street – Thomas Beyard
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of April 9, 2009
9. NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2010 – Marge Wolf
10. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
12. ADJOURN
20090413 Westminster mayor and council agenda for April 13 2009
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Cartoon: No Good Deed
Cartoon: No Good Deed
April 27, 2009
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April 27, 2009
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Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment
Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment
By Kevin Dayhoff April 15, 2009
Photo credit: Published in LOOK, v. 19, no. 4, 1955 Feb. 22, p. 78. Photo by Bob Sandberg: Jackie Robinson swinging a bat in Dodgers uniform, 1954. (19550222 1954 Jrobinson.jpg)
By Kevin Dayhoff April 15, 2009
Photo credit: Published in LOOK, v. 19, no. 4, 1955 Feb. 22, p. 78. Photo by Bob Sandberg: Jackie Robinson swinging a bat in Dodgers uniform, 1954. (19550222 1954 Jrobinson.jpg)
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Folks have been asking where they may find my column on “Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment.”
The column appeared in both the Westminster Eagle and the Carroll Eagle: Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle and Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment Published April 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
Pasted below is the column as it filed…
My thoughts today turn to one of my very few sports heroes – Jackie Robinson. For it was today, April 15, in 1947, that Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier that had begun in the 1880s.
Wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform with the number 42, Robinson, to paraphrase sports writer William McNeil, made his debut in front of 26,623 baseball fans at the old Ebbets Field. Approximately 14,000 of the spectators in the stands were African-Americans.
The Dodgers won 5-3; however, the real winner that day was all of us.
It was about time. As Washington Post columnist Shirley Povich wrote on March 28, 1997: “Four hundred fifty-five years after Columbus discovered America, white America discovered that blacks could play major league baseball. The first definitive clue was offered by the fifth child of a Cairo, Ga., sharecropper who was selected for the daring racial experiment.”
A brief account by the Library of Congress reveals “Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed a contract with Robinson to play for the team on October 23, 1945. Robinson then spent a year on a minor league team to sharpen his skills.
“Rickey, who called the move baseball's ‘great experiment,’ chose Robinson because of his excellent athletic record and strength of character. The first player to ‘cross the color line’ would have to be able to withstand intense public scrutiny and to avoid confrontation even when met with insults and hostility.”
As an aside, Richey also deserves a special place in history for having the character and insight to make it all happen. According to Povich, breaking the color barrier “had become a cause. Rickey was a former player and later a team president with high morals and a religious bent.”
It is interesting to note that Richey’s strength of conviction caused him, in earlier years when he played the game as an American League catcher, to “steadfastly” refuse to play baseball on Sundays, according to Povich.
Richey’s baseball scouts found Robinson playing for the Kansas City Monarchs in the “Negro baseball leagues” in 1945.
Povich writes that Richey “warned Robinson of the insults and the racial slurs he would hear from both players and fans in every city in the league. ‘I want a player with guts — the guts not to fight back, to turn the other cheek,’ Rickey told Robinson…”
“Rickey's bargain was for Robinson to hold his temper for two years. After that he was his own man, free to combat prejudice any way he saw fit.”
Robinson, by all accounts, endured a great deal of horrific abuse. However, according to the Library of Congress account, “Not only was Robinson able to quell opposition to his presence on the field, but he quickly won the respect and enthusiasm of the fans.”
That same account says that Robinson “retired from baseball after the 1956 season with a lifetime batting average of .311 and the distinction of having stolen home an incredible 19 times. A legend even in his day, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year of eligibility.”
I should note that Robinson is the focal point of one of my three favorite baseball trivia stories – two of the stories happened in April and involve the Dodgers, but do have anything to do with a baseball. The third involves a potato…
The first favorite baseball moment also took place on April 25, 1976. It was that day that outfielder Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs dashed between two men in the Dodger Stadium outfield in Los Angeles and grabbed away an American flag that protesters were about to burn.
The other event, which involves Robinson, is memorialized by a statute in front of “KeySpan Park,” a minor league baseball stadium in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. The statute is of Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese with his arm around Robinson.
Povich got the story behind the statute from New York Times’ writer Bob Herbert. In a game in Cincinnati: “As the crowd heaped abuse on Robinson, Reese called time and walked across the diamond and draped an arm around Robinson's shoulder, standing with him in defiance of the crowd's mood.
“It was at once a sentimental display of friendship for a beleaguered teammate and a resounding rebuke to the lackwits who could not come to terms with Jackie Robinson in a major league lineup.”
Povich notes that Roger Kahn, author of “The Boys of Summer,” said of the scene: “It gets my vote as baseball’s finest moment.”
And mine also.
And oh, the third story occurred on Aug. 31, 1987 and it involves a potato. Who knows the story? Tell us what you know of the “tater caper” in readers’ comments below.
That’s my two cents. What’s yours? Leave any comments here: Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle and Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com.
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Folks have been asking where they may find my column on “Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment.”
The column appeared in both the Westminster Eagle and the Carroll Eagle: Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle and Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment Published April 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
Pasted below is the column as it filed…
My thoughts today turn to one of my very few sports heroes – Jackie Robinson. For it was today, April 15, in 1947, that Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier that had begun in the 1880s.
Wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform with the number 42, Robinson, to paraphrase sports writer William McNeil, made his debut in front of 26,623 baseball fans at the old Ebbets Field. Approximately 14,000 of the spectators in the stands were African-Americans.
The Dodgers won 5-3; however, the real winner that day was all of us.
It was about time. As Washington Post columnist Shirley Povich wrote on March 28, 1997: “Four hundred fifty-five years after Columbus discovered America, white America discovered that blacks could play major league baseball. The first definitive clue was offered by the fifth child of a Cairo, Ga., sharecropper who was selected for the daring racial experiment.”
A brief account by the Library of Congress reveals “Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey signed a contract with Robinson to play for the team on October 23, 1945. Robinson then spent a year on a minor league team to sharpen his skills.
“Rickey, who called the move baseball's ‘great experiment,’ chose Robinson because of his excellent athletic record and strength of character. The first player to ‘cross the color line’ would have to be able to withstand intense public scrutiny and to avoid confrontation even when met with insults and hostility.”
As an aside, Richey also deserves a special place in history for having the character and insight to make it all happen. According to Povich, breaking the color barrier “had become a cause. Rickey was a former player and later a team president with high morals and a religious bent.”
It is interesting to note that Richey’s strength of conviction caused him, in earlier years when he played the game as an American League catcher, to “steadfastly” refuse to play baseball on Sundays, according to Povich.
Richey’s baseball scouts found Robinson playing for the Kansas City Monarchs in the “Negro baseball leagues” in 1945.
Povich writes that Richey “warned Robinson of the insults and the racial slurs he would hear from both players and fans in every city in the league. ‘I want a player with guts — the guts not to fight back, to turn the other cheek,’ Rickey told Robinson…”
“Rickey's bargain was for Robinson to hold his temper for two years. After that he was his own man, free to combat prejudice any way he saw fit.”
Robinson, by all accounts, endured a great deal of horrific abuse. However, according to the Library of Congress account, “Not only was Robinson able to quell opposition to his presence on the field, but he quickly won the respect and enthusiasm of the fans.”
That same account says that Robinson “retired from baseball after the 1956 season with a lifetime batting average of .311 and the distinction of having stolen home an incredible 19 times. A legend even in his day, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962, his first year of eligibility.”
I should note that Robinson is the focal point of one of my three favorite baseball trivia stories – two of the stories happened in April and involve the Dodgers, but do have anything to do with a baseball. The third involves a potato…
The first favorite baseball moment also took place on April 25, 1976. It was that day that outfielder Rick Monday of the Chicago Cubs dashed between two men in the Dodger Stadium outfield in Los Angeles and grabbed away an American flag that protesters were about to burn.
The other event, which involves Robinson, is memorialized by a statute in front of “KeySpan Park,” a minor league baseball stadium in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York. The statute is of Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese with his arm around Robinson.
Povich got the story behind the statute from New York Times’ writer Bob Herbert. In a game in Cincinnati: “As the crowd heaped abuse on Robinson, Reese called time and walked across the diamond and draped an arm around Robinson's shoulder, standing with him in defiance of the crowd's mood.
“It was at once a sentimental display of friendship for a beleaguered teammate and a resounding rebuke to the lackwits who could not come to terms with Jackie Robinson in a major league lineup.”
Povich notes that Roger Kahn, author of “The Boys of Summer,” said of the scene: “It gets my vote as baseball’s finest moment.”
And mine also.
And oh, the third story occurred on Aug. 31, 1987 and it involves a potato. Who knows the story? Tell us what you know of the “tater caper” in readers’ comments below.
That’s my two cents. What’s yours? Leave any comments here: Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle and Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com.
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