Washington Times247: Top Pentagon official apologizes at Virginia mosque and more

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Top Pentagon official apologizes at Virginia mosque Associated Press A senior Pentagon official apologized Friday to Washington-area Muslims for the burning of Qurans at a military base in Afghanistan. Read & Comment

PETA killed over 95 percent of its animals in 2011 The Daily Caller Documents published online this month show that People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an organization known for its uncompromising animal-rights positions, killed more than 95 percent of the pets in its care in 2011. Read & Comment

Day 5: Two Americans killed inside Afghan ministry N.Y. Times KABUL, Afghanistan — As deadly violence spilled into a fifth day in Afghanistan on Saturday, two American soldiers were shot dead inside the Afghan Interior Ministry building, a senior Afghan official said.Read & Comment

U.S. talking with Syria's neighbors about Assad's WMD Foreign Policy The State Department has begun coordinating with Syria's neighbors to prepare for the handling of President Bashar al-Assad's extensive weapons of mass destruction if and when his regime collapses. Read & Comment

Obama apology not accepted, Taliban urges death for U.S. troops CNS News In the wake of President Barack Obama sending a three-page letter to Afghan President Hamid Kharzai, apologizing for U.S. forces having mistakenly burned some Qur'ans at a U.S. air base in Afghanistan, the Taliban is calling on Muslims to kill Americans or beat them and take them as prisoners. Read & Comment

Hamas turns on Assad, backs protesters Reuters Leaders of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas turned publicly against their long-time ally President Bashar al-Assad of Syria on Friday, endorsing the revolt aimed at overthrowing his dynastic rule. Read & Comment

Santorum: Obama re-election will cost our 'essence' The Hill Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum said Thursday that if President Obama is re-elected for another four years, the United States will lose its "very essence." Read & Comment

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Day 5: Two Americans killed inside Afghan ministry U.S. talking with Syria's neighbors about Assad's WMD Obama apology not accepted, Taliban urges death for U.S. troops Hamas turns on Assad, backs protesters Santorum: Obama re-election will cost our 'essence' Romney returns to top dog status in Michigan Clinton: Syria opposition will get arms — 'somehow' Prayers turn violent on Temple Mount Afghan Koran riots spread to Pakistan Virginia governor, Senate retreat on anti-abortion bill Obama's bold prediction: 'I've got another 5 years' China's space program hides ominous warfare activity Bolton: Netanyahu-Obama meeting to be 'very unpleasant' 7 states take feds to court over birth control mandate Obama science adviser: Big families have dumb kids Business reply: USPS will cut 35,000 jobs Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional

24|7 VIDEOS

N.Y. air traffic controllers caught napping — among other things... Play Video Geithner: Rich need to pay for 'privilege' of being American... Play Video Flashback 2008: Obama calls for Alaska pipeline... Play Video

TIMES OPINION

DANNER: Dubious facts behind Obama's economic optimism MILLER: Obama doubles down on windmills MURDOCK: Democrats rise against Obamacare KUHNER: Obama's pseudo-religion Global warming's desperate caper LAMBRO: Santorum's sloppy words KERRY: U.S. leadership at World Bank remains critical HOLT: Achieving American energy independence HURT: Federal war on hair dryers, fresh milk HOLMES: Why so few options in Syria?

TIMES NEWS

Social issues dominate state lawmakers' debates Inside the Beltway: Candidate tracker Ads get ugly across Michigan as Republican primary nears Karen Santorum: Husband's surge 'is God's will' Former Romney aide's company paid $2 million by super PAC White House calls for bill of rights on consumer privacy Ordinary Iranians feel the bite of sanctions Solyndra abandons efforts to go clean and green Maryland senate approves same-sex marriage bill Romney questions ‘which team’ Santorum played for in Senate

2012 ELECTIONS

Social issues dominate state lawmakers' debates Inside the Beltway: Candidate tracker Ads get ugly across Michigan as Republican primary nears Karen Santorum: Husband's surge 'is God's will' Former Romney aide's company paid $2 million by super PAC White House calls for bill of rights on consumer privacy Ordinary Iranians feel the bite of sanctions Solyndra abandons efforts to go clean and green Maryland senate approves same-sex marriage bill Romney questions ‘which team’ Santorum played for in Senate

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Mrs. Ernestine Joan "Tina" Grogg, 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, at her residence

Mrs. Ernestine Joan "Tina" Grogg, 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, at her residence. She was the wife of Charles E. Grogg, Jr, her husband of 47 years. http://www.staufferfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=155198

Ernestine Joan (Hancock) Grogg

Born: Sat Apr 24, 1943 Died: Mon Feb 20, 2012

Visitation: 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM, Sun Feb 26, 2012 Location: Mt. Airy Location

Funeral Service: 02:30 PM Sun Feb 26, 2012

Born on April 24, 1943, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Horace Kermit and Kathryn Fitchett Hancock. Tina was a 1961 graduate of Wheaton High School, and then went to beauty school, working as a hairdresser in the Wheaton, Silver Spring area and later in Mt. Airy.

She also worked for Maryland Child Services and ran an antique shop in Lisbon with Joy Bloom.

Mrs Grogg was involved with MAYAA as a baseball, football and cheerleader coach. She also worked with the Mt. Airy Fall Festival and other downtown events; and was a Chief Judge for Howard County Board of Elections. One of her biggest thrills was working on President Bush's first inauguration. Tina enjoyed comedy shows, old movies, antiquing, collected ladybugs and was a Dallas Cowboy fan

Surviving in addition to her husband are children: Shane Edward Grogg of California, Autumn Nodine and husband Chad of Florida, and her beautiful and beloved son who preceded her in death, Charles E. Grogg, III (Eddie); a brother, Ken Hancock and wife Theo, a sister, Karen Dunford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She will also be remembered by special friends, Peggy Bell of Wheaton and Tamara Barton of Mt. Airy. Tina was preceded in death by sisters: Chris Hancock and Pat Shields.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:30 PM on Sunday, February 26, at Stauffer Funeral Home, 8 E. Ridgeville Blvd, Mt. Airy, where a funeral service will begin at 2:30 PM with her cousin, Rev. Billy Fitchett officiating.

Interment will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Mt. Airy

Arrangements are by Stauffer Funeral Home, Mt. Airy and online condolences may be expressed at www.staufferfuneralhome.com. http://www.staufferfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=155198

See also: http://www.thegroggreport.com/ 

[20120220 Tina Grogg of Mt Airy 68]

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Want2Dish - DONNAMARIE NEEDLE: Mount Airy Councilwoman Wendi Peters decides to not run for re-election

Want2Dish - People - Local Government (including services such as fire / ems / police) - COUNCILWOMAN PETERS SURPRISES RESIDENTS: "FEBRUARY 23, 20122 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO MOJO: DONNAMARIE NEEDLE"


Mount Airy town council members, the mayor, commission members, residents and five candidates all gathered at Town Hall on Monday, Feb. 13, for the bi-annual Board of Elections nominations meeting. 


Councilwoman Wendi Peters, whose term would soon end, stood in the back of the room. As nominations were announced, one couldn't help but notice the puzzled and questioning looks on many faces; by the end of the process, a nomination had not been made for Councilwoman Peters.


As a wave of shock overtook the crowd, Peters seemed content with her decision. “It was after prayerful consideration and discussion with my family that I decided not to seek re-election,” said Peters... 

http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/2206/people/local_government_including_services_such_as_fire_ems_police/2012/02/23/councilwoman_peters_surprises_residents#.T0ZdTb6BLcI.facebook


Want2Dish - People - Local Government (including services such as fire / ems / police) - COUNCILWOMAN PETERS SURPRISES RESIDENTS

Want2Dish - DONNAMARIE NEEDLE: Mount Airy Councilwoman Wendi Peters decides to not run for re-election

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