Friday, February 10, 2012

» Group Forces Congressional Hearing On Big Sis’ Twitter, Drudge Spying Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!

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Group Forces Congressional Hearing On Big Sis’ Twitter, Drudge Spying

Homeland Security is monitoring the web for anti-government sentiment and signs of social unrest

http://www.infowars.com/group-forces-congressional-hearing-on-big-sis-twitter-drudge-spying/

Steve Watson
Infowars.com
February 9, 2012

A privacy advocacy group has swayed Congress to hold a hearing next week into the Department of Homeland Security’s practice of monitoring social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, as well as media reports and organizations, including The Drudge Report.

The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) recently obtained close to300 pages of documents, as a result of a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, detailing the federal agency’s “intelligence gathering” practices on the web.

Among the documents were guidelines from DHS instructing outside contractors to monitor the web for media reports and comments that “reflect adversely” on the agency or the federal government.

As Reuters reported last month, in early 2010 contractors were asked to spend 24 hours monitoring news media coverage on popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, WikiLeaks, as well as news sites including the Huffington Post and The Drudge Report.

The contractors were required to provide the DHS with feedback on any potential “threats and hazards”, as well as “any media reports that reflect adversely on the U.S. Government and the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) ability to prevent, protect and respond, to recovery efforts or activities related to any crisis or events which impact National Planning Scenarios.”

The documents also state that the program should highlight “both positive and negative reports on FEMA, C.I.A., C.B.P., ICE, etc., as well as organizations outside of D.H.S.” ... http://www.infowars.com/group-forces-congressional-hearing-on-big-sis-twitter-drudge-spying/

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The New Athenian: Decision Day

The New Athenian: Decision Day: Greece's governing coalition is to meet today to sign off on an austerity and reform package they must approve to get a 130 billion euro ($...

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The New Athenian: Greece's Moment of Truth

The New Athenian: Greece's Moment of Truth: A version of this post aired this morning on The Rundown , PBS NewsHour's blog. The Greek government declared on Saturday that it had rea... http://www.thenewathenian.com/2012/02/greeces-moment-of-truth.html

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#McDaniel New Gill Stadium will take its place in college's #Sports #History http://tinyurl.com/7wkok9s #Westminster

Eagle Archive McDaniel's new Gill Stadium will take its place in college's athletic history By Kevin Dayhoff, February 9, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

On Feb. 3, McDaniel College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kenneth R. Gill Stadium.

In an article by The Eagle's Steve Jones, at ExploreCarroll.com, he noted that at the ceremonies, "shovels dug into a pile of dirt at McDaniel College" to kick off the project.

Actually, that wasn't just any ol' "pile of dirt," but rather soil from a storied history — for both the college and Westminster.

The new $8 million, 1,434-seat Gill Stadium, which will replace the existing 900-seat Bair Stadium, will provide spectators a great view of the running track and athletic field.

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That track has been known since June 10, 1922, as Hoffa Field.

Of course, growing up in Westminster in the 1950s, it was really known as "the football field on the Geiman farm." In the years before 1922, when the college was outside of Westminster city limits, the Geiman farm, and the then-Duvall Farm, were located between the campus and what we now know as Baugher's Restaurant.

The first mention of the Geiman farm in the definitive history of the college, "Fearless and Bold," written by Dr. James E. Lightner, is in 1888…http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

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Also, be sure to not miss this Sunday’s column in the Baltimore Sun, it is sure to bring a smile to your face: “Eagle Archive: Evans Store robbery in 1895 reminds us to hang onto our socks,” by Kevin Dayhoff

Eagle Archive: Evans Store robbery in 1895 reminds us to hang onto our socks

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/opinion-talk/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0205-20120201,0,6915503.story

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Thursday, February 09, 2012

Getty family turns a new page in General Assembly

By Katie V. Jones February 12, 2012

Madison Getty is just like any other page in Annapolis. She makes coffee, delivers papers to be signed, runs errands for legislators and helps get things ready in the morning for members of Maryland's House of Delegates.

She does have one tiny advantage, however.

Her dad is state Sen. Joe Getty, who serves Carroll and Baltimore counties in the District 5, and so Madison knows her way around the State House buildings, from the tunnels up.

"It's been helpful that I've been here," Madison, 17, said. "I know how to get places." ... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-page-getty-0212-20120212,0,2445417.story

Getty family turns a new page in General Assembly

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European Central Bank in a fix over Greek debt by Joseph Stiglitz

European Central Bank in a fix over Greek debt by Joseph Stiglitz Monday 6 February 2012 The Guardian Article history Comments (13)

This article ties-in neatly with The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/economist-argentinas-debt-default.html I’ve read it several times and gain more insights every time I read it…

Creditors’ decade-long battle with Argentina shows just how tangled sovereign defaults can be Oct 22nd 2011 NEW YORK http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

Also see: Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8, 2012

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/eurozone-crisis-it-is-all-greek-to-me.html

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

AS GREECE flirts with disaster and several other European countries buckle under heavy debts, creditors’ experience with Argentina should serve as a sobering reminder about the mess that can follow a sovereign default. A decade after the Latin American country welshed on $81 billion, disgruntled creditors are still chasing their money. The litigation, and Argentina’s defiance in the face of judgments against it, complicate its plans to return to international capital markets.

Argentina’s default, after a severe economic crisis, sparked social unrest and runs on banks. It subsequently presented creditors with a take-it-or-leave-it offer of 35 cents on the dollar. They considered this derisory: previously, delinquent countries had typically paid 50-60 cents. But the government stood firm and roughly three-quarters of the bondholders took part in a debt exchange in 2005. More joined in 2010, bringing the total to 93%... http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

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http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

The ECB may be putting the interests of the few banks that have written credit-default swaps before those of Greece, Europe's taxpayers, and creditors

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/economics-blog/2012/feb/06/european-central-bank-greek-debt

Nothing illustrates better the political crosscurrents, special interests, and shortsighted economics now at play in Europe than the debate over the restructuring of Greece's sovereign debt. Germany insists on a deep restructuring – at least a 50% "haircut" for bondholders – whereas the European Central Bank insists that any debt restructuring must be voluntary.

In the old days – think of the 1980s Latin American debt crisis – one could get creditors, mostly large banks, in a small room, and hammer out a deal, aided by some cajoling, or even arm-twisting, by governments and regulators eager for things to go smoothly. But, with the advent of debt securitisation, creditors have become far more numerous, and include hedge funds and other investors over whom regulators and governments have little sway.

Moreover, "innovation" in financial markets has made it possible for securities owners to be insured, meaning that they have a seat at the table, but no "skin in the game". They do have interests: they want to collect on their insurance, and that means that the restructuring must be a "credit event" – tantamount to a default. The ECB's insistence on "voluntary" restructuring – that is, avoidance of a credit event – has placed the two sides at loggerheads. The irony is that the regulators have allowed the creation of this dysfunctional system… http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/economics-blog/2012/feb/06/european-central-bank-greek-debt

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Also see: Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8, 2012

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/eurozone-crisis-it-is-all-greek-to-me.html

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

There is a growing sense that Americans, somewhat exhausted after a decade of foreign wars and international conflict, have grown increasingly isolationist in their worldview.

That may be a good thing to a certain extent. The United States cannot continue to pay the price of maintaining the planet’s police force.

While other nations concentrate that portion of its gross national product to strengthening its industrial base, quality of life and economy – think Germany – that would otherwise go to defense spending if it were not for the United States, our nation continues to wallow in an economic tar pit.

Just when our nation’s economy cheers up a bit, things threaten to get worse quickly.

As we head for the seclusion of the isolationist, padded panic room, it might be a good idea to take a look over our shoulder and keep an eye on Greece – and Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Italy… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

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Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/economist-argentinas-debt-default.html

I’ve read it several times and gain more insights every time I read it…

Creditors’ decade-long battle with Argentina shows just how tangled sovereign defaults can be Oct 22nd 2011 NEW YORK http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

In this section Hitting the kerb Darkness visible Europe’s new dress code Slow finance Unrest in peace

Government and politics Public finance

http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

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20121205 Why Greece Matters by Kevin E. Dayhoff http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/why-greece-matters-by-kevin-e-dayhoff.html

20121202 Rick Steves: June 11, 2012 “Greece in Economic Crisis and Your Travel Dreams” Retrieved December 2, 2012 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/rick-steves-greece-in-economic-crisis.html

20111027 BBC - Timeline: The unfolding eurozone crisis http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/bbc-timeline-unfolding-eurozone-crisis.html

20111022 Eurozone Crisis: The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/economist-argentinas-debt-default.html

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Eurozone Crisis - Bus Econ eurozone

Labels: 20130100 Greece, Business Economics, Bus Econ eurozone, Bus Econ sovereign debt, World Europe, World Europe Greece, World Europe Italy, People Berlusconi Silvio,

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Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8, 2012

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

There is a growing sense that Americans, somewhat exhausted after a decade of foreign wars and international conflict, have grown increasingly isolationist in their worldview.

That may be a good thing to a certain extent. The United States cannot continue to pay the price of maintaining the planet’s police force.

Just when our nation’s economy cheers up a bit, things threaten to get worse quickly.

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February 8, 2012

Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me!

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

February 1, 2012

Keeping the Farm in the Family

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Legislation to address how Maryland estate taxes inhibit farmers from passing-down the family farm to succeeding generations has gained some much-needed interest in the current session of the Maryland General Assembly.

January 25, 2012

Gas Pains and Rough Roads

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s fiscal year 2013 state budget, released a week ago, is a full menu of difficult choices. However, one of the most troubling is the lack of funding for police protection and highway user revenue for municipalities.

January 18, 2012

Let the Veepstakes begin

Kevin E. Dayhoff

The consensus continues to gather steam that the GOP nomination to challenge President Barack Obama for president this fall will be former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Perhaps all the drama now moves to who will be his choice for vice president.

January 11, 2012

The King of Hearts

Kevin E. Dayhoff

It is fairly well accepted among keen observers of national politics that the Iowa caucuses of Tuesday a week ago are much more about political and media-theater than a prognosticator of who will vie for the Oval Office this fall.

January 4, 2012

Scenarios Abound

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Next Wednesday, on January 11, the 430th taxing tradition of the Maryland General Assembly opera will once again take center stage.

Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8, 2012

Labels:20130100 Greece, Bus Econ eurozone, Business Economics, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, World Europe Greece

In an ‘NCIS’ Milestone, Mark Harmon’s Agent Gibbs Looks Back - NYTimes.com

In an ‘NCIS’ Milestone, Mark Harmon’s Agent Gibbs Looks Back - NYTimes.com: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/arts/television/in-an-ncis-milestone-mark-harmons-agent-gibbs-looks-back.html?src=me&ref=general

By BRIAN STELTER

Published: February 6, 2012

Oh, the lament of a thriving television show executive. You’re responsible for a billion-dollar franchise that draws 20 million viewers a week. Yet you see much smaller shows suck up all the attention.

O.K., maybe other people are more deserving of sympathy. Still, it can be a struggle to get a quietly successful show noticed by the wider television world, which may explain why CBS has turned episode No. 200 of “NCIS” into a cause for celebration... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/arts/television/in-an-ncis-milestone-mark-harmons-agent-gibbs-looks-back.html?src=me&ref=general

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Major Obama Donors Are Tied to Pepe Cardona, Mexican Fugitive - NYTimes.com

Major Obama Donors Are Tied to Pepe Cardona, Mexican Fugitive - NYTimes.com: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/major-obama-donors-are-tied-to-pepe-cardona-mexican-fugitive.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all&src=ISMR_AP_LO_MST_FB

By MIKE McINTIRE

Published: February 6, 2012

Two American brothers of a Mexican casino magnate who fled drug and fraud charges in the United States and has been seeking a pardon enabling him to return have emerged as major fund-raisers and donors for President Obama’s re-election campaign... http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/07/us/politics/major-obama-donors-are-tied-to-pepe-cardona-mexican-fugitive.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all&src=ISMR_AP_LO_MST_FB

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Eurozone Crisis: The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies

The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies

I’ve read it several times and gain more insights every time I read it…

Creditors’ decade-long battle with Argentina shows just how tangled sovereign defaults can be Oct 22nd 2011 NEW YORK http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

In this section Hitting the kerb Darkness visible Europe’s new dress code Slow finance Unrest in peace

Government and politics Public finance

http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

[20111022 Economist Argentinas debt default]

Eurozone Crisis

Labels: 20130100 Greece, Business Economics, Bus Econ eurozone, Bus Econ sovereign debt, World Europe, World Europe Greece

20121205 Why Greece Matters by Kevin E. Dayhoff

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/why-greece-matters-by-kevin-e-dayhoff.html

20121202 Rick Steves: June 11, 2012 “Greece in Economic Crisis and Your Travel Dreams” Retrieved December 2, 2012

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/12/rick-steves-greece-in-economic-crisis.html

20111027 BBC - Timeline: The unfolding eurozone crisis http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2011/11/bbc-timeline-unfolding-eurozone-crisis.html

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Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Doing business in the state of Maryland is an ordeal in hell: Permitting issue ends local firm's recycling of food scraps

Permitting issue ends local firm's recycling of food scraps

Maryland Department of the Environment calls for operations to cease due to lack of permits http://tinyurl.com/7wkz6k5

By Kevin Rector, krector@tribune.com February 6, 2012

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/business/ph-ce-recycled-green-0205-20120205,0,5133383.story

A Woodbine company that had been processing food scraps into composted materials with commercial applications — a process lauded by state and local officials as the next great frontier in recycling — has ceased those operations after hearing concerns about pollution from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

The impact has been far reaching, causing a string of institutions and the Howard County government, which were all sending food scraps to the facility, to find other, out-of-state facilities to handle the material.

Recycled Green Industries, which is still processing yard waste at its Carroll County facility off Kabik Court, received a verbal request to stop its food waste operations from the department on Dec. 22 because it did not have correct permits or processes in place to handle food scraps, according to a department spokesman… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/business/ph-ce-recycled-green-0205-20120205,0,5133383.story

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Monday, February 06, 2012

Final Frederick County comprehensive plan hearing draws large crowd – Frederick News-Post

Final county land-use public hearing before commissioners debate draws largest turnout February 01, 2012 By Pete McCarthy News-Post Staff

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=131242#postComments

Frederick County saved the biggest group for last Tuesday night, with more than 40 lawyers and residents speaking at a public hearing about the county's proposed comprehensive plan and zoning review.

The public hearing regarding the New Market region was the last scheduled meeting before the Board of County Commissioners begins its review of individual requests for planning and zoning changes. Written comments will continue to be accepted throughout the process.

There are 42 applications up for consideration in the region that includes Mount Airy, New Market and Lake Linganore. If approved, it could lead to the construction of hundreds of homes on 3,600 acres.

"We are concerned with any properties within a mile of our borders," Mount Airy Mayor Patrick Rockinberg said. "Rezoning these properties would be inconsistent with the will of the people."

Building on properties near the town would lead to housing growth that negatively affects roads, schools and the general standard of living, he said.

"(Our residents) came to escape growth," Rockinberg said. "The citizens did not move to Mount Airy for more growth, they moved away from it."

More than a dozen residents stood when resident Sarah Dorrance spoke against the Wimmer property -- an 86-acre property along Sidney Road.

She questioned the motive of the commissioners to revisit the last comprehensive plan a year after it was approved. The plan adopted in 2010 was designed to set planning and zoning guidelines for the county. In most cases, properties went from being zoned for residential or commercial growth to agricultural.

"I'm not happy with the procedure," Dorrance said. "I think it's a waste of taxpayers' money." … http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=131242#postComments

20120201 FNP Final co land use hearing draws large turnout

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Sunday, February 05, 2012

Plenty of time to visit Westminster Coin Currency Show at Westminster Fire Hall

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