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Friday, March 05, 2010

This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle http://www.thetentacle.com/
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Friday, March 5, 2010
The Fall of Marion Barry
Roy Meachum
On Wednesday The Washington Post published: “A defiant D.C. Council Member Marion Barry told a packed Baptist church in Southeast Washington on Tuesday night that despite the decision of the City Council to censure him and strip him of his committee chairmanship, he doesn’t plan to fade away…,’’ the former mayor told several hundred supporters. “They may take my committee chair. They can’t take my dignity.”

Assault on Religion
Joe Charlebois
As secularists worldwide continue their battle against religion, their successes may or may not have an absolute effect on our First Amendment.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Derailing Justice Again
Norman M. Covert
It is probable that the G-Men of the U. S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation are content, sleeping well tonight. One might observe that Mrs. Diane Ivins and her family have been denied such slumber. Dr. Bruce Ivins is surely in the care of his Father in Heaven.

Unionizing Child Care Workers: Why?
Patricia A. Kelly
A column yesterday morning in The Frederick News Post by Marta Mossburg of the Maryland Public Policy Institute inspired me to look around and see what’s happening in government.

An Opposing View…
Derek Shackelford
As a columnist it is an honor and a privilege to share my respective views. It can be rather difficult sometimes to articulate them, putting pen to paper. One could say it would be easier to express opinions via another medium.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Horton Hatches the Egg
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday was the 107th birthday of Theodor Geisel from Springfield, MA. I say with a smile, my little crocodile, you may know him better as an early trendsetter, as the good Dr. Seuss, you may deduce, because I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. To you I’m so faithful one-hundred percent.

Diamond Panning In Borneo
Tom McLaughlin
Ngabang, Landank, Indonesia – Panning for diamonds? I had heard of panning for gold but never for diamonds. This I had to try!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
FBI Report? Hog Wash!
Roy Meachum
New Orleans detectives rode Aunt Kate and me to a restaurant where crabs and oysters were free for anyone buying beer. In my case, it was Barque’s root beer, once a local drink made and bottled on the Mississippi Gulf Shore. (The Coca Cola Corporation did me and all the other displaced coonasses a great favor when it bought Barq’s lock, stock and barrel of caffeinated root beer.)

A Great Divide Vanquished
Nick Diaz
Enough with this “bipartisan” nonsense. Enough about “divisiveness.” Let’s go back to 2004, an election year.

A Proper Budgetary Alternative
Farrell Keough
A friend of mine has a home on the corner of a busy road. Because of this, he is able to sell a myriad of things in his front yard – from cars to lawn mowers to any number of items.

Monday, March 1, 2010
Change you can shovel
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
There is no doubt that global climate change is an issue. Scientists might argue about the differences between cyclical changes and man-made forces as the principal accelerant behind the changes, but there are definitely verifiable changes.

Campaign Diary – What about a Charter?
Michael Kurtianyk
February 22, 2010 – Spent two hours discussing charter form of government in Frederick County with people who’ve gone through the experience in Maryland. I must say that this issue, historically, has been broached by many people through the years.

Friday, February 26, 2010
Galen Clagett
Roy Meachum
He was president of the Board of County Commissioners when I started writing a Frederick column. The first time I essayed into local politics came the last spring before he was unceremoniously dumped in a run for the House of Delegates.

Focus on the Message
Joe Charlebois
Celebration of family and celebration of life are not family values, they are views filled with hate and discrimination. Huh?

A REVIEW – Another “Oklahoma”
Roy Meachum
The lovely musical about my father’s native state set Broadway on fire. “Oklahoma” was not only a record-breaking hit; it also set the pattern for shows that followed. “In the Heights” looks ready to pull off the same trick.

Thursday, February 25, 2010
It's time for a BUDGET Revolt
Joan McIntyre
The Frederick County Board of Education was offered a solution to overcrowded schools and they refused it. It even went so far as to sidestep any meaningful conversation, citing a lack of agenda notice and preparation.

Baltimore City Turns Conservative
Chris Cavey
Even on the toughest streets of Baltimore City the blanket of snow, which buried the city, seemed to make it appear clean and pure. The police department reported that the heavy snowfall caused crime to decrease and it simultaneously taught the citizens of Baltimore a lesson on economics – conservatism.

A REVIEW – Shakespeare Theatre’s Triumphal Pair
Roy Meachum
Shakespeare’s history is not to be trusted. He remains true to his profession as storyteller, feeling free to fudge on petty details; sometimes he manages whopping lies, as long as the ending comes out to accord with factual truths. Washington’s Shakespeare Theatre Company has a pair of doozies currently running in repertory: Richard II and Henry V.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sarasota Snowbird
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Sarasota FL – The Orioles’ pitchers and catchers took the field last Thursday for the first day of spring training in their new training facilities in Sarasota after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale.

Of The Past and Present….
Tom McLaughlin
Lake Toba, Sumatra Island, Indonesia – The largest volcanic crater lake in the world did not make much of an impression. Comparing it to the huge, crystal clear bodies of water in Canada, I realized, later, (don’t we always realize things later?) there can be no comparison between bodies of water on one side of the world in the very northern hemisphere to one on the opposite just along the equator.

20100305 sdsom This week in The Tentacle Art Library authors Dr Seuss, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, Media The Tentacle, Sports Baltimore Orioles

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-week-in-tentacle.html

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The snow plow

The snow plow http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/302692.html

On a bitterly cold winter's morning a husband and wife in Westminster, MD were listening to the radio during breakfast. They heard the announcer say, "We are going to have 16-20 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the even-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through." So the good wife went out and moved her car.

A week later while they are eating breakfast again, the radio announcer said, "We are expecting 18 to 24 inches of snow today. You must park your car on the odd-numbered side of the street, so the snowplows can get through." The good wife went out and moved her car again.

The next week they are again having breakfast, when the radio announcer says, "We are expecting24 to 30 inches of snow today. You must park...." Then the electric power went out. The good wife was very upset, and with a worried look on her face she said, "I don't know what to do. Which side of the street do I need to park on so the snowplows can get through?"

Then with the love and understanding in his voice that all men who are married to blondes exhibit, the husband replied, "Why don't you just leave the car in the garage this time."

Hat Tip Stinger DJ Dennis Stem and Bob Ruby

20100305 The snow plow Humor, Humor blondes, Weather Winter Snow, Westminster PW Street Dept

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/snow-plow.html

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Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art

Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art

Please join us and meet Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist

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5:30 to 7:30 PM March 5, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh

Thomas Sterner is a sculptor and mixed media artist who is an important element in the fabric of art in Carroll County. Over the years his installations, organic sculptures and intricately carved wooden plaques and doors have both challenged and delighted viewers.

His work reminds the viewers of the delicate connection between humankind and nature. The natural wood canvas is delicately carved and enhanced with paint. Whether the work is infused with textual references or not, the work can be interpreted on many levels. Currently he is working on a series of architectural doors such as “A is for Art” which can be seen in the lobby of the Carroll Arts Center.

Thomas, his wife Barbara and children Bella and Taj are frequent visitors and participants in the myriad of art activities that Carroll County has to offer.

Off Track Art is pleased to have Thomas Sterner as our guest artist for March and April.

Off Track Art
11 Liberty Street-Side Entrance
Westminster, Maryland

Hat Tip: Charlotte Laslo
Silk & Stone Designs
cql.sasdesigns@gmail.com

20100305 sdsom Tom Sterner at OTA

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“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.

We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Gallery Hours are: Tuesday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm

Off Track Art 11 Liberty Street – rear Westminster, MD 21157

http://www.offtrackart.org/ Art Off Track Art Art Off Track Art artist profile Art Off Track Art Grand Opening Art Off Track Art in the news Art Off Track Art intro opening Art Off Track Art Just the Facts Art Off Track Art logo signage Art Off Track Art newsletter Art Off Track Artist Byrd Melinda Art Off Track Artist Collins-Smith Christina Art Off Track Artist DeLuca Sarah Abel Art Off Track Artist Laslo Charlotte Art Off Track Artist Sawdey Cathy

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Please join us for Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art March 5 5:30-7:30 pm http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh

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Thursday, March 04, 2010

Cross Walk on Good Friday in Westminster, MD

Cross WALK on Good Friday - Friday, April 2, 2010

STARTS: 11:00am
St. John’s Roman Catholic Church
43 Monroe Street, Westminster, MD

ENDS: Noon Service – Taize Style (A restful Meditative Service)
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Bond & Green Streets, Westminster

You are welcome to join at the beginning of the walk, along the way, or at the noon service.

For more information contact
Westminster Baptist Church 410-848-6330

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Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Authorities believe Wash. man electrocuted by urinating on downed power line after car crash

By Associated Press March 1, 2010

MONTESANO, Wash. (AP) — Authorities believe a Washington man was killed by accidentally urinating on a downed power line after a car crash.

For the rest of the story, go here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-urine-electrocution,0,7584159.story

20100301 sdosm Authorities believe Wash man electrocuted by urinating

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Networks Ignore New Request for $15 Billion Bailout for Fannie Mae

March 03, 2010 - Volume 6, Issue 9

TOP STORY

Networks Ignore New Request for $15 Billion Bailout for Fannie Mae
Mortgage-backer has bled taxpayers for more than $75 billion, but is rarely criticized by the news media.
By Julia A. Seymour

What’s another $75-billion bailout? Not much, according to the media – as long as Uncle Sam’s aid goes to a business with deep ties to the Democratic Party. Of course, that’s Fannie Mae that asked for another $15.3 billion bailout last week. While taxpayers open their wallets once again, the silence from the network news broadcasts is deafening.

VIDEO: Santelli Condemns Networks for Ignoring Removal of ‘Pig Slop’ Cap on Fannie, Freddie

COMMENTARY

Our Greecey Future
Only immediate, drastic action can keep us from a Greek-style meltdown.
By Dan Kennedy

On Feb. 24, ABC News announced it was cutting 300 jobs. Too bad Congress and the President refuse to join in recognizing reality.

COMMENTARY

Here Lies Nancy Pelosi; Will Journalists Notice
Speaker of the House changes tune about tea parties, but media don't call her on it.
By Dan Gainor

Nancy Pelosi is lying. OK, maybe that’s not a revelation. As a politician, the mere fact that she continues to breathe means she’s lying at least some of the time. You can tell politicians are lying in the United States when they have a letter after their name such as “D,” “R” or “I.”

Click here to see BMI's new Cartoon of the Week: "Really?"

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Carroll County man taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer

Breaking: County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://tinyurl.com/ydw6p97 http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/302179.html

RT @CarrollEagle Breaking: County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://bit.ly/bbj7br less than 20 seconds ago via web

Breaking County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://tinyurl.com/ydw6p97 6 minutes ago via web

Carroll Co man taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9

RT @CarrollEagle Breaking: County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://bit.ly/bbj7br

Carroll Co man taken into custody for attack with hammer - By Kevin Dayhoff March 3, 2010

Westminster - Lieutenant Andrew Winner of the Maryland State Police has said that the Carroll County man they have been searching for, after allegedly assaulting his wife last night with a hammer, has been captured in Georgia.

In an earlier press release, the accused is identified as Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of the unit-block of Grapes View Drive, New Windsor, Md. He is described as a white male, 6’2” tall, 195 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was believed to have been operating a silver 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 quad-cab pickup truck, with Maryland tag 00V129.

Soligny was considered dangerous. Maryland State Police obtained a warrant for him after last night’s incident, charging him with attempted murder, first and second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment.

In a telephone interview, Winner said that the incident “appears to be yet another domestic violence case. It’s a terrible case. Very troubling. The Maryland State Police takes these cases quite seriously.”

The victim, (whose name is being withheld by Soundtrack because she is allegedly the victim of domestic abuse,) is currently undergoing care for her injuries at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, where she is listed in stable condition.

According to a preliminary investigation by the Maryland State Police, the victim is alleged to have been assaulted by her husband with a steel and rubber hammer, which police have taken into evidence.

At about 11:30 p.m. yesterday, Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barracks received a 9-1-1 call from the victim, who had gone to a neighbor’s home to call police.

The Maryland State Police have reported that the responding troopers found the victim had sustained what appeared to be severe blunt force trauma injuries to her head. The victim was transported by ambulance to the Carroll Hospital Center. She was later transported by ambulance to the Shock Trauma Center.

Soligny was not at his home when troopers arrived and a lookout was issued for him, according to the release. It is not known what prompted the assault other than some type of argument between the accused and victim.

Troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.

Check back with http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ for any updates

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Anthony T. Soligny, 33, accused of attacking his wife with a hammer. Photo courtesy of the Maryland State Police

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Carroll Co man taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9 http://twitpic.com/16pbk6

http://investigativevoice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2827:hammered-carroll-county-man-in-custody-for-alleged-hammer-attack-&catid=25:the-project&Itemid=44 http://tinyurl.com/yencof4

NABBED! Carroll Co. man arrested in Georgia after alleged hammer attack http://tinyurl.com/yencof4

Carroll County crime, MD State Police

Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day

Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day http://tinyurl.com/ydx4lf7 http://twitpic.com/16p8o2

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Laura Russell looks positively dashing in her “Cat in the Hat” chapeau at William Winchester Elementary School in Westminster MD on March 1, 2010.

She was among about a dozen local dignitaries, retired teachers and other civic-minded persons put together last Monday, by the Woman's Club of Westminster, for “Read Across America” day, which celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday every year by reading to school children and distributing books.

Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Related:

Horton Hatches the Egg http://www.thetentacle.com/

http://tinyurl.com/yhjlut8

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3633

http://tinyurl.com/yze48d3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5g1H08EhY

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/horton-hatches-egg.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/423703924/horton-hatches-the-egg

[20100301 LRussell] Art Library authors Dr Seuss, People Russell Laura

Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day http://tinyurl.com/ydx4lf7 http://twitpic.com/16p8o2

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Governor O'Malley Declares March as "Read Across Maryland" Month

Reads to Germantown Elementary First Graders at Annapolis Public Library, Honors National Education Association's "Read Across America" Day - http://www.governor.maryland.gov/pressreleases/100301.asp

http://tinyurl.com/ygfccmf Related: “Horton Hatches the Egg” http://tinyurl.com/yze48d3

http://www.thetentacle.com/ http://tinyurl.com/yhjlut8

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3633

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5g1H08EhY

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/horton-hatches-egg.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/423703924/horton-hatches-the-egg

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/301064.html

ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 1, 2010) –Governor Martin O’Malley today read to first graders from Germantown Elementary at Annapolis Public Library and, together with the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) President Clara Floyd, proclaimed the month of March “Read Across Maryland” month, in honor of “Read Across America” day. Governor O’Malley and Ms. Floyd were joined by Maryland Library Association Vice President Glennor Shirley, Annapolis Mayor Joshua Cohen, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Maxwell, and Tim Mennuti, president of the Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County.

“It is an honor to be here today with students from Germantown Elementary,” said Governor O’Malley. “With our number one ranking in education by Education Week for a second year in a row, Maryland is in a unique position to serve as a national model for quality public education. For the second year, we are declaring March as ‘Read Across Maryland Month’ to encourage our children to read and learn not just this month, but all year long. Working together with educators, our public libraries, and families across Maryland, we can instill a thirst for knowledge in our children that will help them achieve their dreams.”

“Read Across America” day is celebrated every year in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, on March 2nd. Maryland’s public school students will be treated to readings by community leaders, elected officials, published authors and educators to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the creation of the Cat in the Hat and what would have been Dr. Seuss’ 107th birthday. Educators, local education associations and other organizations will embrace the celebration of reading with special events and programs in classrooms, museums, restaurants, libraries, shopping centers and malls. This year, the program has expanded to include a partnership with the Maryland Library Association, with a theme of “30 for 30,” a challenge to parents, teachers, and students to read 30 minutes every day for 30 days for the month of March.

Flags promoting the program will be seen flying in downtown Annapolis, and the 14 Annapolis-area schools will designate special “Read Across Maryland” reading shelves in their libraries. The Governor and members of his cabinet will join MSEA leaders for classroom visits and reading assemblies at select schools across the state during the month of March.

Governor speaking to children “This reading initiative is about everyone working together to develop strong readers from a very early age,’ says Clara Floyd, president of MSEA. “Through collaboration with the Governor, educators, parents, and community leaders, we believe we can be more successful in creating the best learning experience for our students.”

“Reading early and often plays an enormous role in development of the brain, and reading comprehension is critically important for a well-trained workforce,” County Executive Leopold said. “Anne Arundel County Public Schools and Anne Arundel County libraries work very hard to foster reading at an early age. I hope all Marylanders will take advantage of Read Across America and this month’s Read Across Maryland as an opportunity to introduce themselves and their children to a whole new world.”

“I look forward every year to the chance to gather with students and share my love for reading whenever I can,” said Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell, Superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. “This event is not only an opportunity to do that, but to honor one of the great authors of all time. I appreciate the Governor continuing to take his time to help our students to help them in their endeavors.”

“I love to read, whether it's a novel, a biography or children stories to my kids at bedtime,” Mayor Joshua J. Cohen said. “Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) said it best when he was quoted, ‘I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.’ I want to thank Governor O’Malley and the Maryland State Education Association for creating a venue for children that allows them to feel the power of the written word.”

For the second year in a row, Education Week, the nation’s leading education newspaper, ranked Maryland #1 in public school systems across the nation. Since the O’Malley-Brown Administration took office, State funding for local school systems has increased $1.2 billion, or 27%, while increasing general fund support for K-12 education by almost $400 million. The O’Malley-Brown Administration has made a record $5.7 billion investment in our public schools over the last four years. Even in difficult times, Governor O’Malley’s FY 2011 budget supports the progress of Maryland’s children, teachers, and parents in the nation’s #1 ranked public school system. The FY 2011 budget fully funds the Geographic Cost of Education Index to address regional differences in educational costs; includes a $92.4 million or 12% increase in teacher and librarian pensions, bringing the total to $866.7 million; nearly doubles the State’s investment in school construction and renovations, providing over $1.2 billion in four years; and increases public education funding by $189 million.

For more information on Read Across Maryland, visit http://www.readacrossmaryland.org/.

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/governor-omalley-declares-march-as-read.html http://tinyurl.com/ygfccmf

20100301 OMalley Declares March as Read Across Md Month
Art Library authors, Art Library authors Dr Seuss, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, Gov O'Malley Admin, People O'Malley-Martin

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Hooray

“Hooray” by Kevin Dayhoff February 4, 2010

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The dancers

The dancers

I recently found this image when I was doing some maintenance on my art files. I do not know the artist or any context for the work. I would love to know more about it. Please be in touch if you know more about this image: kevindayhoff AT gmail DOT com. Thanks.

[20090220 jazz the dancers] 20100303 sdosm

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The multi-turn stop valve

The multi-turn stop valve. The fiscally minded in Washington should never leave home without it. Kevin Dayhoff March 2, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/yaa396m

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[20100302 valve] Dayhoff Art, Dayhoff Art political, MD Issues fiscal discipline, US Congress, US Congress fiscal discipline

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http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/301534.html

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Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Horton Hatches the Egg

Horton Hatches the Egg http://tinyurl.com/yze48d3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5g1H08EhY

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/horton-hatches-egg.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/423703924/horton-hatches-the-egg

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/301064.html

Reading Horton Hatches the Egg for Dr. Seuss day http://www.thetentacle.com/ http://tinyurl.com/yhjlut8 http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3633

March 3, 2010 Horton Hatches the Egg Kevin E. Dayhoff

Yesterday was the 107th birthday of Theodor Geisel from Springfield, MA. I say with a smile, my little crocodile, you may know him better as an early trendsetter, as the good Dr. Seuss, you may deduce, because I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. To you I’m so faithful one-hundred percent.

Yes, boys and girls, Dr. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904. After he attended Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he began a career in advertising. He published his first children's book, “And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street,” in 1937.

However, it was his book, “The Cat in the Hat,” that really earned him a place in literary history 53 years ago. Dr. Seuss went on to publish 44 children's books, win the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, in addition to three Academy Awards, before his death in 1991.

And so it was, I say because, last Monday I celebrated his birthday early, you must know surely – with his 1940 classic “Horton Hatches the Egg.”

Please don’t complain as I attempt to explain.

The day began early for me as I found myself at William Winchester Elementary School in Westminster. I was among about a dozen local volunteers that day to help celebrate “Read Across America” day, which is celebrated every year in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Read the entire column here: http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3633

19400000 Horton Hatches the Egg TT 20100303 Art Library authors Dr Seuss, Art Library books, Carroll Co Brd of Ed, Carroll Co Brd of Ed Wm Winchester ES, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle

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One Maryland: Building a World-Class Workforc

A Message from the Governor March 2, 2010

Building a World-Class Workforce

Today, Lt. Governor Brown and I visited Prince George's Community College to launch a new, major workforce development initiative called Skills2Compete – Maryland, which will align our job creation efforts with the skills-training needed for Maryland's workforce to fill those jobs. We also announced that we've joined 15 other states to form the Complete College Alliance, aimed at increasing the number of students who successfully complete college, closing attainment gaps for traditionally underserved populations.

Maryland is home to the nation's #1 public school system, but the fact is a high school degree isn't enough for most jobs in today's economy. A new report from the National Skills Coalition showed that more than 40 percent of all job openings projected for the State by 2016 are in the middle-skill category. In Maryland, these include jobs not only in traditional fields such as construction, but also high-paying positions in information technology, healthcare services, and jobs related to the BRAC effort and the green economy.

Despite our State's strong record of providing workforce development training, many of the State's employers continue to report trouble filling middle-skill positions from the local talent pool. Economic recovery takes more that just attracting business and creating jobs, it also means equipping those businesses and filling those jobs with a world-class Maryland workforce. Skills2Compete – Maryland will help build that middle- and high-skill workforce

Martin O'Malley
Governor

Governor O'Malley Visits Iraq to Meet with Maryland Troops on Active Duty

Governor Martin O'Malley, on a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored mission, traveled to Iraq last week where he met with deployed Maryland soldiers and men and women of the Maryland National Guard on active duty in Iraq. The Governor's two-day mission came at the request of U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, whom Governor O'Malley met with on Thursday at the Pentagon before leaving for Iraq.

While in Iraq, Governor O'Malley visited with Maryland-based Army Reserve A Company of the 323 Military Intelligence Battalion, as well as members of the Maryland-based Army Reserve 392 Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Task Force Raven. Later, both Governor O'Malley and Iowa Governor Culver who accompanied him on the trip shared a barbeque dinner with service members from Iowa and Maryland.

Governor O'Malley Declares March "Read Across Maryland" Month

This week, Governor Martin O'Malley, together with the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) and the National Education Association,
proclaimed the month of March as "Read Across Maryland" month and also kicked off the new 30 for 30 initiative.

Flags promoting the program will be seen flying in downtown Annapolis, and the 14 Annapolis-area schools will designate special "Read Across Maryland" reading shelves in their libraries. The Governor and members of his cabinet will join MSEA leaders for classroom visits and reading assemblies at select schools across the state during the month of March

Governor O'Malley Announces Marylanders Plant Trees 2010 School Challenge

Recently, Governor O'Malley announced his Marylanders Plant Trees 2010 School Challenge for all elementary, middle and high school students in which he calls for students to plant trees in their communities in order to help improve the air, water and quality of life in Maryland. The challenge will run throughout the month of April. The schools who plant the most trees will be named to an honor roll while the grand prize winning school will be rewarded with a Department of Natural Resources field day at their school.

In 2009, Marylanders planted more than 41,000 trees. Through a cooperative effort among the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the State Highway Administration and the Maryland Department of Corrections and Public Safety, Maryland inmates planted an additional 206,000 new trees — that's the equivalent of over 300 acres — on State parks, forests and other public lands last year, toward a 1 million tree goal

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The WORST Airports In America

The WORST Airports In America: J.D. Power (PHOTOS) March 2, 2010

According to the latest evaluation of the nation's airports, America's fliers are mostly a truly disgruntled bunch.

They survey, conducted by J.D. Power and Associates, asked customers to report their satisfaction levels on six factors (airport accessibility, baggage claim, check-in, terminal facilities, security check and food and retail services), which they measured by asking about 27 more specific attributes.

And overall, the results were pretty bleak. J.D. Power says that while airport customer satisfaction is up slightly over 2008 levels, it still lags well behind customer satisfaction in other key travel categories, such as hotels and rental cars.

Large airports, for their part, have experienced a marked decline in customer satisfaction over the last several years, according to J.D. Power. Medium-size airports, by contrast, have seen little change, while customer satisfaction at small airports has risen.

But it's not all bad: even among the large airports, there were some stand-outs. Five large airports -- Denver, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Orlando, Phoenix, and Charlotte -- earned very high overall satisfaction scores, and with a customer satisfaction rating of 705 (out of 1,000), Detroit topped the list.

Nonetheless, we compiled a list of the airports that J.D. Power reports have the lowest customer satisfaction scores. Check out the list of the ten airports you should do your best to avoid: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/02/the-worst-airports-in-ame_n_482092.html#s71710

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Tuesday March 2 2010 Media Research Center CyberAlert

A daily compilation edited by Brent H. Baker, CyberAlert items are drawn from daily BiasAlert posts and distributed by the Media Research Center's News Analysis Division, the leader since 1987 in documenting, exposing and neutralizing liberal media bias.

Tracking Liberal Media Bias Since 1996
Tuesday March 02, 2010 @ 09:51 AM EST

1. Bunning's Spending Hold Makes Him a Cad to TV Nets, Focus on His Supposed Victims
A retiring Senator not facing re-election stood up last week for principle, insisting new federal spending be covered by a matching reduction elsewhere, but instead of hailing Senator Jim Bunning as a “maverick” making sure the ruling party adheres to its promise new spending will be “paid for,” television network journalists on Monday night painted him as an ogre, focusing on the presumed victims of delayed spending. Teasing World News, ABC anchor Diane Sawyer stressed how he’s “denying” people unemployment benefits so ABC decided to “confront” him. Reporter Jon Karl concentrated on victims as he played video of himself confronting Bunning by an elevator: “We wanted to ask the Senator why he is blocking a vote that would extend unemployment benefits to more than 340,000 Americas, including Brenda Wood, a teacher in Austin, Texas who has been out of work for two years.” That’s not all: “Bunning is also blocking money for highway construction. So across the country today, 41 construction projects ground to a halt, thousands of workers furloughed without pay.”

2. Former and Current Dems Stephanopoulos and Carville Tout Passing Health Care Bill as Only Option
Former Democratic aide turned journalist George Stephanopoulos interviewed current Democratic operative James Carville on Monday's Good Morning America. The two good friends agreed that Democrats simply have to pass a health care bill. Stephanopoulos wondered, "Do the Democrats really have a choice here?"

3. Matthews: Obama Must Summon All His 'Music and Magic' to Pass Health Care
These must be really desperate times for the Democrats, if the syndicated Chris Matthews Show that was aired over the weekend is any indication, as both the host and one of the guests claimed Barack Obama would need to tap into military, musical and even mystical powers to get a health care reform bill passed. During the intro of his show, Matthews declared that Obama "must now lead the band with all the music and magic he has in him" and guest panelist Michael Duffy, of Time magazine, reported that Obama is going to unleash "the infantry, the air cover, the artillery" on Congress to get health care passed.

4. CBS's Plante: GOP Used Reconciliation to Pass 'Controversial,' 'Giant' Tax Cuts
On Monday's CBS Early Show, White House correspondent Bill Plante reported on the possibility of Democrats using reconciliation to pass a health care reform bill and noted how Republicans used the procedure when they were in the majority: "In the past it has helped the majority party push through some controversial legislation. In 2001, Republicans used it to pass a giant $1.3 trillion tax cut." Meanwhile, Plante did not use the "giant" label to describe the massive ObamaCare legislation, simply referring to it as a "sweeping proposal." According to a Heritage Foundation study by James C. Capretta, the total cost of the bill could add up to $2.5 trillion over ten years.

5. CBS Promotes Arianna Huffington Bashing 'Dastardly' Banks
In a segment on the banking industry on CBS's Sunday Morning, fill-in anchor Anthony Mason cited the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" and wondered: "Who would you say is today's equivalent of the movie's villain, the dastardly Mister Potter?" His answer: "If you ask the Huffington Post's web mistress Arianna Huffington, it's these guys." Footage rolled of big bank CEOs. At no point in the segment did Mason refer to Huffington as liberal or point out the government's role in creating the financial crisis.

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