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Showing posts with label Politics Nanny State. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

More info on my column: "Cell phone ban follows a long tradition of driving Miss Nanny"

In reference to my column in www.explorecarroll.com, "Cell phone ban follows a long tradition of driving Miss Nanny"  Posted 4/18/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle, I have had it called to my attention that the vote on third reader was close...  Hmmmm...

Seq No. 0607March 24, 201011:40 AM
Presiding: Mr. PresidentLegislative Date: March 24, 2010

General Assembly of Maryland
Senate of Maryland
2010 Regular Session

Explanation of Motions and Actions
SB 321  Third Reading (SB) Calendar No. 47
Sen. Stone et al (JPR)
The Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications
Traffic Safety Act of 2010
On Third Reading



24 Yeas 23 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 0 Excused (Absent)





Voting Yea - 24
  Mr. President  Frosh  Kelley  Muse  Robey
  Brochin  Gladden  Klausmeier  Peters  Rosapepe
  Conway  Haines  Lenett  Pinsky  Simonaire
  Dyson  Harrington  Madaleno  Pugh  Stone
  Forehand  Jones  McFadden  Raskin
Voting Nay - 23
  Astle  Della  Harris  Kramer  Reilly
  Brinkley  Edwards  Jacobs  Middleton  Stoltzfus
  Colburn  Exum  Kasemeyer  Mooney  Zirkin
  Currie  Garagiola  King  Munson
  DeGrange  Glassman  Kittleman  Pipkin
Not Voting - 0
Excused from Voting - 0
Excused (Absent) - 0

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Recent work by Kevin Dayhoff in Explore Carroll.com

Recent work by Kevin Dayhoff in Explore Carroll.com


Cell phone ban follows a long tradition of driving Miss Nanny Posted 4/18/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle  Cell phone ban follows a long tradition of driving Miss Nanny
Published April 18, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... which often winds up as a laptop device
 
Amedori to run for Maryland lieutenant governor
Published April 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Murphy today announced that former state delegate (R-District 5A) Carmen Amedori will join his ticket as his lieutenant governor running mate.In a press conference at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis on Thursday at 4:30 p ...
 
    Westminster Tea Party steeped in voter discontent
    Published April 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    Billed as the Westminster Tax Day Tea Party, a gathering of some 300 people formed Thursday in the parking lot at Legends Café, on Route 140 in Westminster.The group presented a sea of American and Gadsden, “Don't Tread on Me,” flags, as well as protest and ... ...
     
    DAYHOFF: Plenty of ways over the years to have a hot time in Westminster
    Published April 11, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    ... not until the machine was greatly damaged." So you see, there's more than one way to have a hot time in the old town. When he is not out back working on his "log-rolling" technique, 
     
    Sykesville police recover stolen wheelchair
    Published April 8, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle
    ... his car to his bed."Police did not release details of how the wheelchair was recovered, but said the case remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-795-0757 or e-mail policeadmin@sykesville.net.— Charles Schelle and Kevin Dayhoff...
     
    Patti Anne Battaglia, nationally known artist, teacher, 56
    Published April 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness.  She was well known in the Carroll County art community for her unique jewelry, collages and printmaking; and  ... ...
     
    Easter egg hunts, distillery raids signaled spring in county
    Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    ... quot; So here's the history lesson for today: Chocolate bunnies also might wind up on your "hide," but are doubtless not as painful as buckshot. When he is not eating too much Easter candy,
     
    Strangers, celebrities offer to pay Marine family's court-ordered expenses
    Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    People across the county — including Fox News cable host Bill O'Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by members of ... ...
     
    Strangers, celebrities help pay expenses for family of fallen Marine
    Published March 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    People across the county — including FOX News cable host Bill O’Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by ... ...
     
    Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away
    Published March 29, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    The mayor’s office and two council seats are up for grabs this coming May 3 when Mount Airy citizens go to the polls to select new leadership for the town.It was standing room only at the Mount Airy Board of Supervisors of Elections citizens’ meeting March ... ...
     
    Palm Sunday blizzard was winter's final revenge in 1942
    Published March 28, 2010 by Westminster Eagle
    ... as you read this column on Palm Sunday 2010, history has not repeated itself. If it has, you may find me spending Easter in Florida ... bonnet and all. When he is not delusional with spring fever, 
     
    Pennsylvania attorney general says WTTR sports announcer exposed himself to agent
    Published March 25, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    Bryan McLean, a part-time sports announcer for WTTR Radio in Westminster, is facing charges of unlawful contact with a minor stemming from an allegation that he exposed himself to an undercover agent for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. ... ...
    Maryland's 1864 Constitution: Alas, we hardly knew ya
    Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    ... rejected it on Feb. 26, 1870. It was finally ratified here on May 7, 1973. When he's not studying the second verse of "Maryland My Maryland," written in April 1861 by James Ryder Randall,
     
    Shall we dance?
    Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle
    Rules include no swords or spurs on the dance floor, and courtesy toward both Blue and Gray revelers is as important as dance form. The third annual Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball will be held Saturday, March 27, transforming the gymnasium of the old ... ...
     
    BB&T bank on East Main Street in Westminster robbed
    Published March 16, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
    The BB&T bank at 193 E. Main St. was the scene of a robbery Monday at approximately 2:20 p.m., say Westminster Police Department officials.At that time, a man entered the bank and passed a note to a bank teller announcing a robbery. Although the ... ...
     
    Richard Dixon's son recalls a life of his father's firsts
    Published March 14, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
    ... ; said Tim, "is a result of his Carroll County education." For more information about Tim Dixon's book, go to www.marylandsfirstblacktreasurer.com. When he is not reading Tim Dixon's book,
     
    No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer
    Published March 11, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
    A bail review hearing for Anthony Troy Soligny, accused of attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2, was held Thursday. In the hearing in Carroll County District Court, visiting Judge Paula J. Brown, noted that Soligny is accused of a violent crime and ... ...
     
    New Windsor man suspected in hammer attack returns to Maryland
    Published March 10, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
    On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2.  He was arrested March 3 on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia and had ... ...
     
    County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland
    Published March 9, 2010 by Westminster Eagle
    Maryland State Police said Monday that a Carroll County man who was arrested in Georgia on March 3 for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer the previous night will be brought back to Maryland today.Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of the unit-block of ... ...
     
    DAYHOFF: For local kids, Seuss' magic plays as well today as it did in 1940s
    Published March 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle
    ... �� released in April 1942. When he is not reading Dr. Seuss,
     
    County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia
    Published March 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
    Maryland State Police said Wednesday that a Carroll County man they say allegedly assaulted his wife Tuesday night with a hammer, was arrested shortly before 3 p.m. today by deputies in Georgia. State Police Lt. Andrew Winner identified the man as ... ...
     
    DAYHOFF: In the 1800s, residents endured a real storm of the century
    Published February 28, 2010 by Carroll Eagle
    ... to 15 above." Well, thank goodness for small favors. As for the situation we're facing in 2010, let me just say: Spring can come anytime now. When he is not muttering about his hatred of winter,
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Thursday, May 08, 2008

20080430 New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Tax On Fast Food by WCBS TV

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Tax On Fast Food - 'Sin' Tax Could Help Fund Struggling Hospitals

Apr 30, 2008

From the folks inNew Jersey, where in 1992 the Health Department made it illegal to serve undercooked or raw eggs. Violators could be fined $25 to $100. Hysteria resulted. Consumers bemoaned the governmental intrusion into their breakfast tables. Politicians pointed fingers. The law was quickly changed.” [20001208 Egg fans uneasy about FDA's 'No over easy' advice Egg fans uneasy about FDA's 'No over easy' advice December 8, 2000 In this story: Waiter! Take back these eggs!; How risky are soft-boiled eggs?; Reducing the risk]

Now New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Tax On Fast Food

Meanwhile, I sure hope this doesn’t give members of the current Maryland administration or Maryland General Assembly any ideas…

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Tax On Fast Food - 'Sin' Tax Could Help Fund Struggling Hospitals

Apr 30, 2008 Christine Sloan Reporting

NEWARK, N.J. (CBS) ― The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a proverbial "sin" tax on fast food.

Yes, the idea of marking up your favorite fast food burger or pack of fries is actually being tossed around, and it's not settling well with many residents.

[…]

The thought of taxing a Big Mac or a Wendy's burger came up at a New Jersey Hospital Association meeting where Gov. Jon S. Corzine was asked if it could be an option to help fund struggling hospitals. At the meeting, he reportedly called it a "constructive suggestion."

A spokesperson for the governor, however, told CBS 2 on Wednesday:

"The governor is open to reasonable solutions to help solve our financing problems, but there are no plans for any fast food tax."

State Sen. Richard Codey has been quoted as saying a tax on fast food "is a tax on the poor." And plenty of residents agree.

[…]

Still, some say taxing fast food isn't such a bad idea.

"I think this country has gone too much in the direction of fast and unhealthy food, and if people are taxed they may terminate that and turn toward more healthy foods," said West Orange resident Maureen Felix.

For now, the fast food tax is just an idea. Detroit lawmakers once toyed with it, but it never passed into law.

http://wcbstv.com/local/fast.food.tax.2.712510.html

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

20080323 Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on March 23, 2008

More than a few years ago, I discussed the legal status of sunny side up eggs served in New Jersey restaurants with a friend, a former member of Maryland's House of Delegates. To my knowledge, you can't get a sunny side up egg in a New Jersey restaurant because of the action of that state's legislature. "You have to understand," my friend said, "that legislators think they know what's good for you."

In light of the Maryland Senate passing a law which permits the use of remote speed monitoring systems in parts of Maryland other than Montgomery County, several parts of the statute enabling "speed cameras" should be discussed. They probably know what's good for us.

Read the rest of the letter to the editor here: Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

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Related: 20001208 Egg fans uneasy about FDA's 'No over easy' advice

Or here - 20001208 Egg fans uneasy about FDA's 'No over easy' advice

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Friday, December 08, 2000

20001208 Egg fans uneasy about FDA's 'No over easy' advice

December 8, 2000

In this story:

Waiter! Take back these eggs!

How risky are soft-boiled eggs?

Reducing the risk


By Elizabeth Cohen CNN Medical Correspondent

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- So you order your eggs sunny-side up? Like to sop up the runny yolk with a nice thick piece of toast?

Stop right there. The U.S. government says your breakfast is all wrong.

"You just need to cook your eggs thoroughly -- no sunny side up, no over easy," said Dr. Jane Henney, FDA Commissioner. "This is a case when it's better to be safe than sorry."

Because high temperatures kill salmonella bacteria, the Food and Drug Administration has recently ordered instructions on cartons of eggs telling consumers to cook them "until yolks are firm." But federal health authorities admit this is going to be a hard sell.

"These recipes are traditional -- people wake up to them in the morning. Changing those behaviors is a long and challenging prospect," said Dr. Robert Tauxe, chief of the foodborne and diarrheal disease branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

But change them they must, Tauxe said, because one in every 100 U.S. consumers could be exposed to an egg contaminated with salmonella. The CDC estimates that in 1997, tainted eggs caused 90 deaths and 200,000 illnesses.

[…]

This egg controversy is nothing new to New Jersey, where in 1992 the Health Department made it illegal to serve undercooked or raw eggs. Violators could be fined $25 to $100. Hysteria resulted. Consumers bemoaned the governmental intrusion into their breakfast tables. Politicians pointed fingers. The law was quickly changed.

[…]

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American Egg Board

Egg Nutrition Center

Egg safety tips

Even light cooking will begin to destroy any salmonella or other bacteria that might be present in an egg, but proper cooking is necessary to complete the job.

Egg dishes should be cooked slowly over gentle heat to ensure even heat penetration.

For scrambled eggs, omelets and frittatas: cook until the eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.

Cook fried eggs until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. To increase the internal temperature the eggs reach, cover the pan with a lid or baste or turn the eggs.

Soft-cooked eggs should be placed in water and heated until the water is at a full, rolling boil. Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the eggs sit in the hot water about 5 minutes.

Poached eggs should be heated in gently simmering water until the whites are set and the yolks begin to thicken but not harden -- about 3 to 5 minutes.

Hard-boiled eggs easily reach internal temperatures sufficient to kill bacteria. Still, hard-cooked can spoil more quickly than raw eggs. They should be refrigerated promptly after cooking and used within a week.

For soft custards, including cream pie and eggnog, cook egg mixture until it is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and a thermometer reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. After cooking, cool quickly by setting the pan in ice water and stirring. Then refrigerate, covered, for at least an hour.

Source: American Egg Board

Read the entire article here: http://archives.cnn.com/2000/FOOD/news/12/08/egg.labeling/