Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Saturday, October 13, 2012

MidAtlantic Farm Credit www.mafc.com helped sponsor the www.ccag.biz corn maze

Many folks are enjoying the Carroll Co Ag Center corn maze

Come join us for Carroll Co Ag Center corn maze featuring 'Civil War 150 years'

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Sherri Joseph discusses her latest Westminster downtown promotion at Birdie's

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Washington Post Josh Voorhees: “Was Romney's Debate Win the Most Convincing in History? It Looks That Way.”

Writing for The Slatest, Josh Voorhees penned on Monday, “Was Romney's Debate Win the Most Convincing in History? It Looks That Way.”

According to Mr. Voorhees, “Gallup's latest survey shows just how overwhelmingly the American public thought Mitt Romney bested President Obama onstage in Denver last Wednesday: 72 percent of debate watchers gave the win to the GOP challenger with only 20 percent seeing the president as the winner.

That 52-point gap was the largest the polling outfit has ever seen, topping even Bill Clinton's 42-point margin over George H. W. Bush in 1992…”

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/10/08/gallup_romney_won_debate_by_52_percent_draws_even_in_national_polls_.html

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News from The Hill: Sesame Street asks Obama to take down Big Bird ad

News from The Hill:

Sesame Street asks Obama to take down Big Bird ad

By Daniel Strauss

Sesame Street wants President Obama's campaign to take down its latest attack ad against Mitt Romney, which features Big Bird.

"Sesame Workshop is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization and we do not endorse candidates or participate in political campaigns," a Tuesday statement on Sesameworkshop.org reads. "We have approved no campaign ads, and as is our general practice, have requested that the ad be taken down."

Read the story here.

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The Tentacle: New history book on Maryland Politics by John Willis and Herb Smith discussed at McDaniel College

State’s Political History Has A New Review

Kevin E. Dayhoff October 3, 2012

“Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance,” written by Drs. John T. Willis and Herbert C. Smith, is an in-depth look at Maryland’s political identity.

Steeped in history and tradition, the dark wood paneling of McDaniel Hall on the campus of McDaniel College was the perfect setting for a recent book talk on the arcane, distinctive, and uniquely byzantine political history of the State of Maryland..

The University of Nebraska noted that the reference book is “certain to set the standard for understanding the politics of Maryland for years to come…”

“There are fifteen chapters and well over 300 pages of text. Considering we submitted an 800-page manuscript, one has to marvel at the editorial acumen out there”… Dr. Smith said at the University of Nebraska.... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5375

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-tentacle-new-history-book-on.html

“It’s truly a labor of love,” Dr. Smith says, “explaining that he and Dr. Willis have gone through a number of updates trying to capture a political system that is essentially a moving target,” according to an article on the McDaniel College website.

The long-awaited 432-page book, written by two longstanding friends of mine, was released on January 1, 2012, and is part of the Politics and Governments of the American States Series by the University of Nebraska Press.

Dr. Willis is the director of the government and public policy program at the University of Baltimore. He has served as Maryland’s secretary of state from 1995 to 2003 and is the author of “Presidential Elections in Maryland.”

Dr. Smith, the director of government relations at the college, has been a professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College since 1973.

“Maryland, in all candor, is neglected, overlooked… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5375

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Related – see also: http://marylandreporter.com/2012/01/06/video-authors-smith-and-willis-discuss-new-book-on-maryland-politics/ January 06, 2012 Herb Smith and John Willis discuss their new book “Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance” with Maryland Reporter editor Len Lazarick.

For more information on the book go to the University of Nebraska website here: http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/Maryland-Politics-and-Government,674904.aspx http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

Click here to read an excerpt from Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance.

Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance John T. Willis, Herbert C. Smith

January 1, 2012

Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/.../excerpts/.../9780803237902_excerpt.... File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View Copyrighted Material. Buy the book. Maryland Politics and Government. Democratic Dominance. Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis contents. List of Tables, vii ... http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/supplements/excerpts/Fall%2011/9780803237902_excerpt.pdf

Sets the standard for understanding the politics of Maryland for years to come

Then, an in-depth look at Maryland’s political identity, with longtime political analyst Herb Smith and party official John Willis, authors of “Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance.” Herb Smith is a professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College. John Willis is director of the government and public policy program at the University of Baltimore. He has served as a Democratic party official and was Maryland’s secretary of state from 1995 to 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The Maryland identity

A Maryland political history

Contemporary political patterns

Maryland public opinion

Political parties, interest groups, and corruption

The Maryland Constitution

The Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland governor and the executive branch

The Maryland judiciary

The politics of taxation and spending

"Pleasant living" policies and politics

Maryland in the federal system

Local governments in Maryland

Maryland's future

Further reference for Maryland study.

Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems.

With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due.

Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, political history, and interest groups; the three branches of state government; and policy areas such as taxation, spending, transportation, and the environment.

Smith and Willis also establish a “Two Marylands” model that explains the dominance of the Maryland Democratic Party, established in the post–Civil War era, that persists to this day even in a time of political polarization. Unique in its scope, detail, and coverage, Maryland Politics and Government sets the standard for understanding the politics of the Free State (or, alternately, the Old Line State) for years to come.

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Maryland State Police: Skeletal Remains Found Along A Path In Carroll County Launches An Investigation

Maryland State Police Press Release 10/09/2012

Skeletal Remains Found Along A Path In Carroll County Launches An Investigation

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/10/maryland-state-police-skeletal-remains.html Labels: MD State Police, Westminster Police Dept

(Westminster, MD) -- A Maryland State Police investigation has been initiated after skeletal remains were found along a path in a vacant lot in Carroll County, Md.

Maryland State Police Homicide investigators were contacted by Westminster Police Department and asked to assume this investigation.

Preliminary, the investigation reveals a human bone was found by citizens as they walked through a vacant lot in the 500 block of Baltimore Blvd in Westminster, shortly before noon on October 6, 2012.

The walkers immediately contacted 911 alerting the Westminster Police Department. Additional assistance was requested from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. After investigators arrived, a search of the area revealed additional skeletal remains.

All remains were processed and recovered at the scene by a forensic investigator and crime scene technicians. The skeletal remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an examination and autopsy.

Investigators are unable to identify the remains at this time. The medical examiner’s findings stated the skeletal remains were consistent with a male. Information has been communicated to police departments throughout the region and requests have been made to check missing person files for potential persons matching the currently available information.

Additional forensic tests are continuing. Evidence obtained at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be reviewed and used to further the investigation into the identity of the remains and the mode of death.

State Police Homicide Unit will continue the investigation. They have been assisted by Westminster Barrack criminal investigators, State Police crime scene technicians as well as members of the Westminster Police Department.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Maryland State Police investigators immediately at 410-386-3000

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Monday, October 08, 2012

College leaders L - William McDaniel & far R - John Smith Westminster Cemetery

The grave of William Roberts McDaniel - namesake of college in Westminster

Amber Ramirez works on mural at Birdie's Coffee House Westminster

White 'X's painted roadway mark 4 corners old Westminster Cemetery Meeting House

Sunday, October 07, 2012

PERISCOPE PERSPECTIVE

PERISCOPE PERSPECTIVE 10/04/2012

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks through the periscope of the USS Maine submarine at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Oct. 3, 2012.

Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense

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Saturday, October 06, 2012

Frederick 1st Saturday is packed with familes at S Market at Carroll Creek

Yeah, It really was not the best picture... I saw some better pictures later, but my camera battery died on me... Anyway, moving right along here.

We really enjoyed spending the evening in downtown Frederick for 1st Saturday. The streets and sidewalks were packed with families. We had a great dinner at La Paz.... It was certainly not hard to pick a place a to eat. There are so many wonderful restaurants from which to choose.

For the folks who wanted more information on events in Frederick, you can start here:http://www.downtownfrederick.org/calendar/events/view/439/redirTo:L2VuX3Vz or here: http://www.downtownfrederick.org/calendar. See ya in Frederick.

MURDER & MAYHEM WALKING TOURS

Every Friday & Saturday in October

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE & OTHER STORY BOOKS

Thursday, October 11 10 AM

THE KID BROTHER (1927)

Friday, October 12 8 PM

BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Saturday, October 13 8PM

STEP OUT: WALK TO STOP DIABETES

Sunday, October 14, 2012 • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

HISTORY HOUR

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

FREE BROWNBAG CONCERTS

Wednesday, October 17, 2012 • 12:00 PM

Bring your lunch and enjoy live music!

72 FILM FEST

Friday, October 19 6PM & Saturday, October 20 7PM

FREDERICK CITY MARKET

Every Saturday morning from 9am-12pm

CIVIL WAR WALKING TOUR

Saturday, October 20, 2012 • 11:00 AM

FOUR BITCHIN’ BABES PRESENTS MID LIFE VICES

Sunday, October 21 3PM

"MID LIFE VICES" AT WEINBERG CENTER

Sunday, October 21, 2012 • 3:00 PM

TED NEELEY & THE LITTLE BIG BAND

Thursday, October 25, 2012 • 8:00 PM

Come listen to Ted Neeley & The Little Big Band at the Weinberg Center!

SQUIRM BURPEE: A VAUDEVILLIAN MELODRAMA

Friday, October 26 8PM

GOODS FROM THE HEARTH

Saturday, October 27, 2012 • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SECOND CITY FOR PRESIDENT

Saturday, October 27 8PM

HALLOWEEN IN DOWNTOWN FREDERICK

Sunday, October 28, 2012 • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Trick or treat!

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS

Sunday, October 28 3PM

GHOSTBUSTERS (1984)

Wednesday, October 31 8PM

Late lunch at Beans in the Belfry at Brunswick Railroad Days

Brunwick Railroad Days

Pam and Jim Ward work at the Republican booth at Brunswick Railroad Days

The Tentacle monthly breakfast at Homewood in Frederick to help out the Kiwanis

It's fall in Maryland

Tentacle writers spend some time discussing current events

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

The Heritage Network – The Foundry Morning Bell: 10 Questions for the First Presidential Debate

Morning Bell: 10 Questions for the First Presidential Debate

Amy Payne

October 3, 2012

http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/03/morning-bell-10-questions-for-the-first-presidential-debate/?roi=echo3-13304664039-9864561-3603d97e3e51d30ae89babfe474f7998&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning+Bell

Tonight’s debate between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney is supposed to focus on domestic policy, with a major concentration on the economy. Health care, the role of government, and philosophy of governing are also on the agenda. The Heritage Foundation’s policy experts have submitted 10 questions they would like to see asked in the debate… http://blog.heritage.org/2012/10/03/morning-bell-10-questions-for-the-first-presidential-debate/?roi=echo3-13304664039-9864561-3603d97e3e51d30ae89babfe474f7998&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning+Bell

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Maryland Senator Joe Getty: Debate Night Tonight & Carroll Co. GOP Opens 2nd HQs

Presidential Debate Night Tonight

Carroll County GOP Opens Mt. Airy Headquarters

Marylanders for Joe Getty

October 3, 2012

Debate Night Tonight - The first debate is tonight at 9:00 p.m. and will be broadcast by the major television networks. The Commission on Presidential Debates is hosting this debate on the topic of domestic policy. The debate is being held at the University of Denver, Denver, Colo. The moderator tonight is Jim Lehrer of PBS Newshour. For details Click Here.

Mt. Airy Campaign Headquarters Opened by Carroll County Republican Central Committee - On Monday, Sen. David Brinkley and I attended the opening of the second Republican Headquarters in Carroll County. It is located at 203 East Ridgeville Blvd. in Mt. Airy (in the building that formerly housed "Full Service Salon"). Yard signs, bumper stickers, and candidate literature are available. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on Saturday.

IMPORTANT ELECTION CALENDAR DATES

Voter Registration Deadline - October 16 at 9:00 p.m. - Please use the excitement of the Presidential campaign and the first debate to encourage your family, neighbors, colleagues and friends to register to vote if they have not already done so. There are many important issues on the ballot this election and we need voters to turnout in large numbers. Voters in Maryland can register to vote online - Click Here. The voter registration deadline is October 16 at 9:00 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Deadline - The deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed is Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Early voting - Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 27, through Nov. 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, with Sunday hours being from noon to 6:00 p.m.

Election Day is from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Maryland Senator Joe Getty: Debate Night Tonight & Carroll Co. GOP Opens 2nd HQs

The second Carroll County Republican Headquarters opened last Monday in Mt. Airy at 203 East Ridgeville Blvd. - former home of Full Service Salon.

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Eagle Archive: At McDaniel, authors' lecture revels in history of Maryland politics

Eagle Archive: At McDaniel, authors' lecture revels in history of Maryland politics

Eagle Archive: At McDaniel, authors' lecture revels in history of Maryland politics By Kevin Dayhoff, September 29, 2012

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0930-20120926,0,2507354.story

The presidential politics of this election year is a fitting context for a recent book talk at McDaniel College on the arcane, distinctive and uniquely byzantine political history of Maryland

"Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance," written by John Willis and Herbert Smith is a 432-page look at Maryland's political identity. The book was released this past January, part of the Politics and Governments of the American States series by the University of Nebraska Press.

"It's truly a labor of love," said Smith, who has been a professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College since 1973.

Willis is the director of the government and public policy program at the University of Baltimore. He served as Maryland's secretary of state from 1995 to 2003 and is also the author of another book, "Presidential Elections in Maryland." … http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0930-20120926,0,2507354.story

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/10/eagle-archive-at-mcdaniel-authors.html

For more information on the book go to the University of Nebraska website here: http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/Maryland-Politics-and-Government,674904.aspx http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

Click here to read an excerpt from Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance.

Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance John T. Willis, Herbert C. Smith

January 1, 2012

Sets the standard for understanding the politics of Maryland for years to come

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The Maryland identity

A Maryland political history

Contemporary political patterns

Maryland public opinion

Political parties, interest groups, and corruption

The Maryland Constitution

The Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland governor and the executive branch

The Maryland judiciary

The politics of taxation and spending

"Pleasant living" policies and politics

Maryland in the federal system

Local governments in Maryland

Maryland's future

Further reference for Maryland study.

With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due.

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