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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll County Maryland farmers – Kevin Dayhoff Baltimore Sun

Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll farmers

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, February 17, 2014 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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The Panama Canal officially opened on Aug. 14, 1914, when the SS Ancon sailed the newly constructed 48-mile waterway from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. That path linking the two bodies of water on the Isthmus of Panama is mentioned a number of times in Carroll County history.

Distinguished international journalist Sadie Kneller Miller, who was born in Westminster, worked for many years for Leslie's Illustrated Weekly. She covered the early years of the building of the canal around 1908, according to research by Mary Ann Ashcraft for the Historical Society of Carroll County.

The opening of the canal gave a much-needed boost to Carroll County agriculture, as it shaved more than 7,000 miles off the trip by ship around South America to markets on the west coast of the United States and Asia for Carroll County corn, wheat, soybeans, canned goods and meat products.

The year the canal opened was a critical one in the history of Carroll County farming. It marked the end of an era that began in 1896 that agricultural historian Carol Lee referred to as the "Golden Age." … http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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It seems that my invitation to join Biden and the mayor got lost in the mail.

So I took matters in my own hands and visited the canal, the port of Colon, and Panama City for a history tour this past January.

I also had a stopover for an eco-tour of portions of Costa Rica and San Jose. … http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll farmers [Column]

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, February 17, 2014

... City, a vast collection of skyscrapers and a thriving economic center that may be best described as the Hong Kong of Latin and South America. If he is not showing pictures of his trip to Panama to friends

Wormseed was once a growing industry in the county [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff February 12, 2014

... College: 621 employees • Carroll County Commissioners: 587 employees • Carroll Community College: 509 employees • Evapco: 440 employees When he is not counting the days until spring…

When cigars meant major industry in Manchester [Column]

By Kevin Dayhoff, February 5, 2014

... received an imported breech-loading shotgun. Throughout his career he gave away 5,000 guns representing sales of 5,000,000 cigars!" When he is not admiring the artwork on the old cigar labels…

Carroll County faced threat of war in first month of new year [Eagle Archives] By Kevin Dayhoff, January 17, 2014

... life were the parking meters the Westminster Common Council had voted for in 1941. When he is not feeding the meters and shopping in Westminster's historic — and well-defended downtown — Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Early radio in Carroll County [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, December 2, 2013

... been too small for commercial success. It was at night, on the other hand, that radio listening really picked up." When he is not up late at night surfing the Internet looking for foreign radio stations, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

All signs point to shopping locally in Carroll County this Christmas season [neighborhood] By Kevin E. Dayhoff, December 11, 2013

... service, nothing can beat a locally owned store. Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz agrees: "Getting a little stir crazy? If you can safely ... not doing his Christmas shopping on Main Street in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

Westminster celebrated new year in 1897 with new train station [Eagle Archive] By Kevin E. Dayhoff, January 2, 2014

... Library. Sadly, for reasons not easily understood at this time, the station was unceremoniously torn down in 1961 and turned into a parking lot. When not watching the trains in historic downtown Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

When a gift of oranges was a Christmas treat in Westminster [Eagle Archives] By Kevin Dayhoff, December 23, 2013

... assured of a horn, a rattler, or a whistle or whatever the gift may be…" Merry Christmas. When he's not singing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," and enjoying eating his Christmas oranges, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

Carroll's Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression [Eagle Archive] By Kevin Dayhoff, December 30, 2013

... to arrest and punishment. Last Sunday evening there were crowds in front of both the Methodist Churches, and their conduct was disturbing to the worshipers." When not spending time in church on Sundays, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Brain Surgeon Walks 6 Miles Through Storm To Save Patient : The Two-Way : NPR

Brain Surgeon Walks 6 Miles Through Storm To Save Patient : The Two-Way : NPR:

by MARK MEMMOTT January 31, 2014

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From Alabama, The Birmgham News writes that:
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"As the storm rolled over Birmingham on Tuesday, Hrynkiw was at one hospital — Brookwood Medical Center — when he got word that a patient at Trinity Medical Center had taken a turn for the worse, needed surgery as soon as possible and that no other surgeon there could do it."

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The doctor put a coat over his hospital scrubs. His shoes were covered by operating room "slip-ons." Hrynkiw set out. Birmingham's WVTM-TV writes that:

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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Key West InfoNet Weekly Newsletter

Key West InfoNet Weekly Newsletter for Saturday, February 16, 2014

NEWS

Key West police say final goodbye to former K-9 dog

A veteran member of the Key West Police Department was euthanized Friday.

Key West Police Officer Thomas Anglin's K-9 partner, Ferro, was euthanized Friday. The German shepherd served the Police Department for eight years.

Mainland firefighters deny Key Largo battery accusations

An attorney for two mainland firefighters accused of attacking three woman and a man at a Key Largo bar last summer says his clients are innocent.

Containing credit card fraud requires constant vigilance

A credit card fraud case in Marathon this week highlights the ongoing struggle individuals, small businesses, corporations and law enforcement must face in the digital age to protect financial and personal information.

FISHING

February fishing is like a box of chocolates

Just like the water temperatures, the fishing in the Keys has been up and down

While this chamber-of-commerce kind of weather is certainly very pleasant, it makes for some interesting fishing. The water temps are hovering at ...

Frank Tansley from Beachwood, N.J., shows off his queen snapper caught with SeaSquared Charters.

Fishing in the Keys

A selection of fishing photos from October and November 2013

BUSINESS

What's selling in the Keys this week -- Feb. 14, 2014

Keys Lodging Association honors its members

Story

The award winners and Lodging Association staff celebrate Feb. 7.

New, larger Beall's in Marathon replaces smaller clothes outlet

A new 23,000-square-foot Beall's Outlet store is now open in Marathon.

The staff at Beall's was ready for the crowds, with all cash registers manned.

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Questions of Culpability in WWI Still Divide German Historians - SPIEGEL ONLINE

Questions of Culpability in WWI Still Divide German Historians - SPIEGEL ONLINE:

"This year marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I and the 75th of the start of World War II. Questions over the degree of German guilt remain contentious among historians, who have been fighting over the issue for years.

Read more: http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/questions-of-culpability-in-wwi-still-divide-german-historians-a-953173.html#ref=nl-international

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This year will be a historic one, marking three important anniversaries: the 100th anniversary of the eruption of World War I, the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II and the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The first two dates have been the source of heated debates among German intellectuals. The Fischer controversy in the early 1960s had to do with assigning blame for the eruption of World War I, while the dispute between historians in the mid-1980s revolved around culpability for the Holocaust. Both debates were informed by the positions in what was then a divided nation, including views on German unification.

History is not just history, but also a part of the present. This is especially true of Germany. The overwhelming history of the 20th century engulfed the country and shaped the consciousness of politically active citizens.

Both debates ended in victory for those who advocated Germany accepting the greatest possible culpability and therefore sought to exclude the possibility of German reunification, fearing that a unified Germany could lead to fatal consequences, perhaps even a third world war. As a result, German consciousness was strongly influenced by this acceptance of guilt for decades to come.

A New Identity for Germans?

In the meantime, new information has come to light on the issues in both debates, which tends to support the losing side. Could this lead to a new national identity for Germans?

The importance of this question underscores the need to revisit the Fischer controversy and the dispute among historians in this historic year. It also focuses our attention, once again, on a controversial concept of the day: revisionism. It was once anathema to one side of the debate, and subsequently to the other. But it's a necessary debate.

Read more: http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/questions-of-culpability-in-wwi-still-divide-german-historians-a-953173.html#ref=nl-international

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Megan McArdle Shares Keys To Success After Failure - FishbowlDC

Megan McArdle Shares Keys To Success After Failure - FishbowlDC:

By Nick Massella on February 13, 2014 2:43 PM

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"Last night, economics, business, and public policy writer Megan McArdle spoke about her new book The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success at Sixth & I in partnership with Politics & Prose. McArdle started out by sharing a personal experience of her 2 years of unemployment following business school."

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Live Winter Storm Blog: Traffic Chaos May Turn Raleigh and Charlotte Into This Storm’s Atlanta

Pax winter storm brings ice, snow, chaos to the South.

Live Winter Storm Blog: Traffic Chaos May Turn Raleigh and Charlotte Into This Storm’s Atlanta

http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/02/12/pax_winter_storm_brings_ice_snow_chaos_to_the_south.html?wpisrc=newsletter_jcr:content&mc_cid=be840f4481&mc_eid=b27361148d

By Eric Holthaus

"Feb. 12, 4:50 p.m.: While Atlanta waits for its ice-pocalypse, attention is beginning to focus on North Carolina as a major winter storm continues to journey up the East Coast."

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Conservative Acquaintance Annoyingly Not Racist | The Onion - America's Finest News Source:

NEWS IN BRIEF • Local • SSUE 50•06 • Feb 11, 2014

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"BROOKLYN, NY—Acknowledging that the man’s right-wing views are more nuanced than one might expect, 36-year-old liberal Diana Hardwick confided to reporters Tuesday that her conservative acquaintance Brady Daniels is, quite frustratingly, not racist."

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Md Senator David Brinkley: More than $100 million spent with nothing to show for it

More than $100 million spent with nothing to show for it

February 11, 2014

Dear Kevin-

Senator

David R. Brinkley

Maryland has become known as a test kitchen for liberal policies. After the passage of Obamacare in DC, Maryland spent more than $100 million to voluntarily set up and market its own exchange. Led by Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Democrats in Annapolis patted themselves on the back for leading the way. Yet, when these health care exchange web sites went live last fall,Maryland's site made the Federal rollout look like a success. Hard to believe, isn't it?

Now Maryland is scrambling to find a way to clean up this mess and help the many Marylanders who lost their existing health care plan and could not sign up for a new plan on the State's exchange web site.

I am leading the call for a full independent investigation to uncover how these millions of tax dollars were spent and who is responsible for the mess. Only through an independent investigation with the power to subpoena will we be able to learn the truth. The Democrats are avoiding investigating this and getting the answers we as citizens deserve until this summer, conveniently timed after the Primary Election.

As always, if I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me in Annapolis or my District office.

Sincerely,

Senator David Brinkley

Senator Brinkley in the News . . .

WBAL - February 10, 2014 - "Oversight panel starts analyzing Md. health exchange"

"Two-hundred-sixty million dollars through all these appropriations and we still don't have something that's working . . . " Senate Minority Leader David Brinkley said.

The Baltimore Sun - February 3, 2014 - "Mr. Brown Gets a Reprieve" [Editorial]

. . . Frankly, the best idea we've heard so far is from Senate Minority Leader David R. Brinkley who called for an independent probe. That was good enough for the Democrats when they weren't happy with hiring and firing practices in the administration of Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. nine years ago, and the same standard ought to apply today.

The Washington Post - February 2, 2014 - "Maryland leaders accused of political motives over long review of health exchange problems"

Senate Minority Leader David R. Brinkley (R-Frederick), who wants the state to hire outside counsel to investigate, scoffed at the suggestion that such an inquiry would reduce the number of Marylanders who get health insurance.

"They are recognizing that there's an ongoing problem, but they don't want to address it because it might cause embarrassment to the lieutenant governor in his gubernatorial bid," he said.

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Senator Joe Getty: New Study Documents Adverse Impacts of Raising Minimum Wage In Maryland

New Study Documents Adverse Impacts of

Raising Minimum Wage In Maryland

Marylanders for Joe Getty

February 10, 2014

At a press conference this morning, the results of a new study on minimum wage prepared by economist Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., George Mason University, were released by the Maryland Foundation for Research & Economic Education.

Over ten bills have been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly this session and will receive hearings in the House and Senate this week.

In an extensive research report, Fuller concludes that raising the minimum wage in Maryland would:

     1.   increase the price of consumer goods;
     2.   reduce employment and personal income;
     3.   weaken the state's competitive position relative to adjacent states having lower labor costs;
     4.   slow the growth of gross state product; and
     5.   slow population growth and weaken real estate values.

The full report has been posted on the WBAL-TV website (Click Here).

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Westminster's economy once tied to railroad - baltimoresun.com

Westminster's economy once tied to railroad - baltimoresun.com:

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, 10:13 a.m. EST, January 2, 2014

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0105-20140103,0,958471.story

The big news for the New Year's celebrations in Westminster in 1897 was the opening less than a week before of a new train station in town.

According to research for the Historical Society of Carroll County by Jay Graybeal, the Democratic Advocate newspaper reported the opening of the station on Dec. 26, 1896.

A big deal was made over the fact that the station had indoor bathrooms: "Toilet rooms for ladies and gentlemen open from each of the waiting rooms… and the mirror in the ladies' department is already in active operation."

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Sunday, February 09, 2014

The snow is starting to cover Old Baltimore Blvd outside Westminster Md

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Washington Post: Court papers escalate fight between key contractors on Md. health insurance exchange

Court papers escalate fight between key contractors on Md. health insurance exchange

By Jenna Johnson and Mary Pat Flaherty, Published: February 7, 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/court-papers-escalate-fight-between-key-contractors-on-md-health-insurance-exhange/2014/02/07/2f8d9fb2-9044-11e3-b46a-5a3d0d2130da_story.html?wpisrc=nl_headlines

One of the two companies that built Maryland’s troubled online health insurance exchange charged in court papers Friday that the lead contractor “concealed its lack of relevant expertise” when it bid on the contract.

Escalating a bitter feud, EngagePoint alleged that Noridian Healthcare Solutions had no experience in developing the type of software the exchange would need. EngagePoint also said Noridian “lacked the expertise, resources and commitment actually required” to develop and operate the Web site through which Marylanders were supposed to sign up for insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act.

Noridian fired EngagePoint in October, and the two companies — which are suing each other in federal court in Baltimore — are fighting over employees, money and work that remains to be completed.

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Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown (D), who was tasked with implementing health-care reform in Maryland, said top state officials became aware of potential problems in September but did not realize their gravity. Maryland’s exchange crashed Oct. 1, its first day, and has been plagued with problems that have made it difficult for Marylanders to sign up for health insurance.

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The exchange is largely functioning through work-arounds, state health officials have said. Rather than signing up for insurance through the Web site, many Marylanders have contacted call centers and spent hours on the phone. Some applications are being processed on paper.

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