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Saturday, January 07, 2012

Westminster airman killed by explosive device in Afghanistan

Westminster airman killed by explosive device in Afghanistan

Kevin Dayhoff - ExploreCarroll.com: Westminster airman killed by explosive device in Afghanistan By Kevin Dayhoff January 7, 2012 | 6:18 p.m.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-westminster-airman-0107-20120107,0,4382458.story

A Westminster airman was one of three service members who died from injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device attack on Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.

Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler, 24, of Westminster, had been assigned to the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

Seidler, an explosive ordnance disposal technician... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-westminster-airman-0107-20120107,0,4382458.story

Labels: Military, Military Air Force, Military Department of Defense, Military Fallen Hero, Military Fallen Hero Carroll Co, Military ISAF, World Middle East Afghanistan

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Judge Napolitano: ponders whether elections are simply means of social control and what "public opinion" actually tells us about what free people think.


The Judge ponders whether elections are simply means of social control and what "public opinion" actually tells us about what free people think.

What if they're lying to you about Ron Paul? - Fox Bus...
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Westminster Maryland Online: Three airmen killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device on January 5

Westminster Maryland Online: A Westminster service member, Airman 1st Class Mat...: Three airmen killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device on January 5 A Westminster service member, Airman 1st Class Mat...

Three airmen killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device on January 5

A Westminster service member, Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, is one of the three killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device on January 5

By Kevin Dayhoff, January 7, 2012 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/01/westminster-service-member-airman-1st.html

Labels: Military, Military Air Force, Military Department of Defense, Military Fallen Hero, Military Fallen Hero Carroll Co, Military ISAF, World Middle East Afghanistan
 
24-year-old USAF Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, from Westminster, Maryland was one of three Air Force servicemen killed in action on 5th January 2012 when their vehicle struck an insurgent bomb in Shir Ghazi, Helmand. (Photo courtesy: http://oefkia.blogspot.com)

Westminster, Md. - The Pentagon announced earlier today that a Westminster airman was one of three servicemembers who died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom on Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, Afghanistan.

Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler, 24, of Westminster, Md had been assigned to the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

Also killed in the attack were Senior Airman Bryan R. Bell, 23, of Erie, Pa., who had been assigned to the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. and Tech. Sgt. Matthew S. Schwartz, 34, of Traverse City, Mich. from the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.


According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, “The Erie Times News reported that Airman Bell joined the U.S. Air Force in 2006 and served a tour of duty in Iraq. As an explosive-ordnance disposal technician, his main job was to clear routes with two other servicemen in an armored vehicle, his father Rick Bell of Harborcreek told the newspaper.

“Airman Bell last visited his dad over the summer, before his deployment to Afghanistan, and said he was still excited about his dangerous job, which gained notoriety with the Academy Award-winning movie ‘The Hurt Locker,’ which won the Academy Award for best picture in 2009.”

The website, Fallen Heroes Afghanistan - http://oefkia.blogspot.com - reports, “Sr. Airman Bell, a bomb-disposal technician serving with the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, was a volunteer firefighter. He graduated from Harbor Creek High School in 2006 and joined the Air Force the same year. He leaves behind his father, mother, wife and sister.” (Photo courtesy: http://oefkia.blogspot.com)

Fallen heroes Afghanistan reports, “Sgt. Schwartz was a bomb-disposal technician serving with the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. His family told local news that this was his sixth combat mission and that he had also served in Iraq. He had served in the US Air Force for 12 years. Sgt. Schwartz leaves his wife, Jenny, and three daughters.” (Photo courtesy: http://oefkia.blogspot.com)

Seidler was one of eight of NATO’s US-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) soldiers who have died in a series of recent attacks in southern and eastern Afghanistan, say military officials.

In accordance with ISAF policy, no further details were released. According to iCasualties.org, at least 566 NATO troops were killed in Afghanistan in 2011; including 418 from the US and 46 from the United Kingdom.

An Afghanistan International Security Assistance Force casualty report from Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, January 5, said, “Three International Security Assistance Force service members died following an improvised explosive device attack in southern Afghanistan today.

“It is ISAF policy to defer casualty identification procedures to the relevant national authorities…”

In related news, in an “ISAF Joint Command morning operational update - January 6, 2012… South: In Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, a coalition security force discovered a cache of improvised explosive device materials during a routine patrol yesterday. The security force confiscated 50 various IED components from the scene to be destroyed at a later date.

An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban leader during an operation in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The leader constructed roadside bombs and trained insurgent fighters for attacks against coalition forces. Two additional suspected insurgents were detained during the operation.

“East: In Sabari district, Khost province, an Afghan and coalition security force captured a Haqqani leader during an operation today. The leader procured weapons for insurgent fighters and conducted roadside bomb attacks. The security force seized weapons, bomb making materials and detained multiple insurgents during the operation.”

The news that a Westminster area service member had been killed in Afghanistan had started circulating on Friday. However it is usually best to wait to report upon such information until the Pentagon releases the information – after the Department of Defense has notified all family members and appropriate personnel…

Approximately 140,000 NATO military personnel – including about 100,000 from the United States - are currently fighting in the ten-year war against the Taliban-led insurgency against the NATO-backed government of President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistan.

No further details on the deaths of, or funeral arrangements for Seidler, Bell or Schwartz are available at the moment.

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Link List:


http://www.defense.gov/releases/

http://icasualties.org/OEF/index.aspx

http://www.isaf.nato.int/

http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/casualty-report/isaf-casualties-82.html

http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/isaf-joint-command-morning-operational-update-january-6-2012.html

http://www.emirates247.com/news/world/8-nato-troops-6-children-killed-in-afghan-blasts-2012-01-06-1.436143

http://www.emirates247.com/

http://oefkia.blogspot.com

http://oefkia.blogspot.com/2012/01/usaf-airman-1st-class-matthew-seidler.html

http://oefkia.blogspot.com/2012/01/8-nato-troops-killed-in-action.html#comment-form

http://oefkia.blogspot.com/2012/01/usaf-senior-airman-bryan-bell.html

http://oefkia.blogspot.com/2012/01/usaf-airman-1st-class-matthew-seidler.html

http://oefkia.blogspot.com/2012/01/usaf-tech-sgt-matthew-schwartz.html

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Fallen Heroes Afghanistan: 8 NATO troops killed in action

Fallen Heroes Afghanistan: 8 NATO troops killed in action: Eight NATO troops have been killed in action in a series of bombings targeting troops in southern Afghanistan, ISAF has announced. The firs...

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Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise

Obama proposes 'modest' federal pay raise


By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun
8:05 p.m. EST, January 6, 2012

WASHINGTON — —
The White House has proposed a modest half-percent pay raise for civilian federal employees beginning next year — a move that would affect thousands of Maryland workers.
If the across-the-board raise is approved by Congress, it would end a two-year-old salary freeze imposed as part of belt-tightening in Washington. The proposal comes at a time when congressional Republicans have sought to extend the freeze for at least another year... http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bs-md-fedworkers-pay-20120106,0,7317067.story
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NEW YEAR’S NOTIONS & NUMBERS

NEW YEAR’S NOTIONS & NUMBERS: "By NORMAN M. COVERT

http://blog.thecovertletter.com/2012/01/new-years-notions-numbers/

Looking back on events of 2011 is a notion that Leroy (Satchell) Paige said we should avoid. Chances are, he said, “the Devil may be gaining on you!” The late, great professional baseball pitcher knew from which he spoke. I, therefore, am forging into 2012 with optimism.

A retrospective does give pause that something good can happen with me and mine – and you and yours – these next 12 months. " Read more: http://blog.thecovertletter.com/2012/01/new-years-notions-numbers/

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8 Nato troops, 6 children killed in Afghan blasts - Emirates 24/7

8 Nato troops, 6 children killed in Afghan blasts - Emirates 24/7: "8 Nato troops, 6 children killed in Afghan blasts

By AFP

Published Friday, January 06, 2012

Eight Nato soldiers have been killed in a series of bomb attacks in southern Afghanistan, the military said Friday.

Three died on Thursday, another lost his life in a blast on Friday and four more were killed in second attack later the same day.

Nato's US-led International Security Assistance Force did not release the nationalities of the soldiers, in keeping with policy.

Details would be released by the soldiers' home countries, a spokesman said.

More than 560 foreign troops were killed last year in Afghanistan, where some 130,000 US-led troops are fighting an insurgency by hardline Taliban Islamists against the Western-backed government of President Hamid Karzai."

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Saturday's 930 WFMD Frederick's Forum will feature Cliff Cumber from the Frederick News Post

Saturday's 930 WFMD Frederick's Forum will feature Cliff Cumber from the Frederick News Post for a review of 2011 and look ahead to 2012 http://tinyurl.com/7dson3m

http://www.wfmd.com/pages/PBFF.html

Update for the readers who asked about Pattee Brown...http://www.wfmd.com/pages/PBFF.html


Learn about Pattee
Wednesday 09-01-2010 3:03pm ET
An entrepreneurial marketing and communications professional, Pattee is the Publisher & COO of 270inc Business magazine headquartered in Frederick. She has an eclectic record of achievement including hosting a radio talk show, marketing, publishing, non-profit management,  restaurant ownership, and running an advertising agency.  Pattee moved to Frederick as a young adult in the 90's, and lives in Downtown Frederick.  She calls Frederick home and is totally engrossed in everything that is Frederick.  She dares anyone to pigeon hole her political views and embraces the opportunity to bring opposing sides of any debate together for spirited and intelligent discussions.

Email Pattee - Pattee@WFMD.com
Podcasts
Monday 03-08-2010 2:14pm ET
You can listen to the Frederick's Forum podcast - here

Read more: http://www.wfmd.com/pages/PBFF.html
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Voice of Baltimore: BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat



BATTER UP! — Convenience store clerk in Sykesville battered with baseball bat


January 6th, 2012
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Darrell L. Webb Jr. is wanted for armed robbery, first degree assault, and theft, after allegedly attacking a convenience store clerk early Friday in Sykesville with a baseball bat. He is still at large.
BYSTANDER INTERRUPTS ROBBERY,
TACKLES ASSAILANT BUT FAILS
TO SUBDUE HIM FOR POLICE
2nd BASEBALL BAT ATTACK IN WEEK
By Kevin E. Dayhoff
A baseball bat was the weapon of choice as a High’s Dairy Store employee in Carroll County was assaulted for the second time this week by a man who robbed the store, taking an undetermined number of Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets.
The store clerk at High’s Village Road location in Sykesville was struck several times in the head and body early Friday by an assailant who had allegedly threatened him several days before and who then fled the scene after being interrupted by a bystander who observed the incident and attempted to intervene.
State troopers and Sykesville police responded to the store about 6:45 a.m. Friday in answer to a report of an “assault with a baseball bat.”
According to the Maryland State Police, when the officers arrived on the scene, they “located the lone store clerk suffering from multiple injuries from an apparent strike to the head and body with a baseball bat.”
A warrant was subsequently issued for Darrell L. Webb Jr., 21, of the 1800 block of Amanda Lane in Sykesville, charging him with armed robbery, first-degree assault, and theft, with additional charges pending.
“Troopers believe Webb acted alone and at this time is the only suspect in the incident,” the state police reported.


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Top stories of 2011: Readers weigh in - The Frederick News-Post Online

Top stories of 2011: Readers weigh in - The Frederick News-Post Online:

"The Middletown Knights’ state football championship win was readers’ pick for The Frederick News-Post’s top story of 2011 in Frederick County. The initial list was compiled by the newspaper’s editors. During the final week of December, readers were asked to rank the stories.

A couple of tie votes resulted. Three tied for sixth place and two for 10th.

Here are Frederick County's top 10 stories of 2011:"

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Ranking the year's news: You choose the Top 10 - The Frederick News-Post Online

Ranking the year's news: You choose the Top 10 - The Frederick News-Post Online:

"We published thousands of stories this year, and we want to know which one you think is the Top Story of 2011.

We had an earthquake, floods and an October snowstorm. We saw political battles over police contracts, the Frederick Keys and whether or not to privatize county services. Middletown won its first state football title, Frederick County Public Schools found a new superintendent and the national teacher of the year is from Urbana. And, yes, Bryan Voltaggio -- the Volt chef who placed second on Season 6 of Bravo's "Top Chef: Las Vegas" -- has made a front page or two, as well.

The question we have is which story made the biggest impact, stood out the most or simply managed to keep the community talking.

The News-Post’s newsroom narrowed the year’s top stories to 20, and we want to know which one topped your list this year.

Voting is under way at fredericknewspost.com and will continue through Wednesday. On Jan. 1, we’ll list the Top 10 stories of 2011 as chosen by you." http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=129851

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Friday, January 06, 2012

It's all about the shoes.


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The column I might have written by Steve Berryman

You could call this one "a parting shot!"

Steven R. Berryman http://mediahooker1.blogspot.com/2012/01/column-i-might-have-written.html

[January 6, 2012 for my blog, MediaHooker.org]

This Friday is an especially strange today for me, separated from an ongoing conversation with readers of The Frederick News-Post. As the new Editorial page editor Cliff Cumber took it upon himself to do away with all weekly columns; my voice has been successfully muted.

Returning the resulting Emails and assimilating the online comments will not be a necessary part of this day.

In its place was a – not so local – column by The Los Angeles Times; not a local citizen-journalist.

In fairness, weekly columnists were offered the opportunity to post up to two columns a month.  This arrangement held little comfort for me, as I know that readers want weekly attention to their thought processes, and lose out to random journaling.

Ironically, the Frederick News-Post – a very long standing and award winning paper for it’s size/geographics – is a DAILY newspaper.  One would assume that regular contact with readers would be more respected; why do they print a new “Editorial” opinion piece every day?

My argument is simply that the minimum continuity with an audience of readers is once a week.  A writer/reader relationship – involving a learning curve – is otherwise impossible.  Examples of newspapers with regular weekly columns include:  The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Gazette, The Baltimore Sun, and The Examiner.

The impact of having random columns – even with a loose monthly schedule – is exactly like publishing extra letters to the editor every day.  My reading says that the paper was already doing that…

And what of the papers approved description of its own column writers, “citizen-journalists?”

Think about it.  Quite demeaning, really, as are we not citizens already?  Or is this some attempt to set up a firewall between the News-Post corporately and its contract-basis writers?

As for me, a professional writer I was not (as defined by payment for prose) before doing my Friday FNP column.  I did write a weekly Monday column – hundreds - for www.TheTentacle.com since 2007; the stable of authors assembled by John Ashbury is certainly a fine association.... http://mediahooker1.blogspot.com/2012/01/column-i-might-have-written.html

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