Mark Newgent’s thoughts on Reagan – His latest contribution to National Review Online - For Presidents’ Day, National Review considers our favorites
National Review Online Symposium Expert Opinion
The Good, the Bad, and William Henry Harrison
February 16, 2009 4:00 AM
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An NRO Symposium
William Henry Harrison! James K. Polk! Millard Fillmore! Chester Arthur! Grover Cleveland! Warren Harding! Calvin Coolidge!
It must be Presidents’ Day on NRO.
Below, our contributors select their favorite presidents. Don’t worry: Washington, Lincoln, and Reagan also receive their due.
MARK NEWGENT
The obvious choice for a conservative is Ronald Reagan — if only I had understood his true greatness during his presidency. A liberal-by-default in my youth, I instinctively scorned all things Reagan. As I matured and found myself on the right, however, I returned to Reagan and discovered why so many loved the man and why I’m proud to call myself a conservative now.
Reagan was an autodidact. He did his own research and wrote most of his own speeches. Detractors called him an “amiable dunce” and “unlettered bumpkin.” They underestimated the depth of his intellect. After all, what “dunce” could embarrass Robert F. Kennedy in a debate and hold his own against William F. Buckley Jr.?
More important, Reagan believed in the power of ideas, especially the idea that “this breed called Americans” had the capacity to govern themselves better than distant bureaucrats. In this age of encroaching government, those currently in power may think that idea quaint. I believe it is more powerful than ever.
— Mark Newgent blogs for Red Maryland and is the Baltimore history examiner.
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Bill Ayers vs. Bill Buckley: Deborah Solomon's Double Standards Times "Q&A" reporter Deborah Solomon questioned conservative icon William F. Buckley in a more hostile fashion than she did Weatherman bomber Bill Ayers.
The "Resilient" Left-Wing Strongman Hugo Chavez A Times text box lauds Venezuelan President Chavez's "resilience" in winning a referendum ending term limits -- but what of the strong-armed intimidation tactics leading up to the vote?
Keller, Promoting His Paper's Book on Obama, Denies Pro-Obama Slant NYT Executive Editor Bill Keller, out promoting a New York Times book "Obama: The Historic Journey," denies pro-Obama media bias: "...as a rule, reporters don't fall in love with candidates. They fall in love with stories though."
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Bill Ayers vs. Bill Buckley: Deborah Solomon's Double Standards Times "Q&A" reporter Deborah Solomon questioned conservative icon William F. Buckley in a more hostile fashion than she did Weatherman bomber Bill Ayers.
The "Resilient" Left-Wing Strongman Hugo Chavez A Times text box lauds Venezuelan President Chavez's "resilience" in winning a referendum ending term limits -- but what of the strong-armed intimidation tactics leading up to the vote?
Keller, Promoting His Paper's Book on Obama, Denies Pro-Obama Slant NYT Executive Editor Bill Keller, out promoting a New York Times book "Obama: The Historic Journey," denies pro-Obama media bias: "...as a rule, reporters don't fall in love with candidates. They fall in love with stories though."
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The adventures of Mr Moose
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The adventures of Mr Moose
February 16, 2009
The adventures of Mr Moose
Mr. Moose stops for a photo op as the intrepid traveler boards a Boeing 717-200.
Mr. Moose took no questions, however, was overheard to remark how much the traveling moose does not like cold weather and winter, and yearns to be in a warm clime soon.
All questions were referred to his publicist.
20090216 SDOSM The adventures of Mr Moose
February 16, 2009
The adventures of Mr Moose
Mr. Moose stops for a photo op as the intrepid traveler boards a Boeing 717-200.
Mr. Moose took no questions, however, was overheard to remark how much the traveling moose does not like cold weather and winter, and yearns to be in a warm clime soon.
All questions were referred to his publicist.
20090216 SDOSM The adventures of Mr Moose
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Happy Anniversary Herbert Clark Hoover - Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Happy Anniversary Herbert Clark Hoover - Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
The Tentacle column by Kevin Dayhoff for February 11, 2009
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
I mention this for several reasons. Hear me out, for there is a method to my madness.
Of course, for starters, I readily admit that I am fascinated with everything that has to do with anything about presidential history; especially presidential trivia.
As an aside, President Hoover shows up from time-to-time in my research on the history of Carroll County. According to Cathy Baty, a local history buff at the Historical Society of Carroll County:
“Herbert Hoover’s great-great-great-grandfather, Andrew Hoover, settled in Maryland in the 1740s. President Hoover came to Carroll County on May 25, 1929, to visit his ancestral home on a land tract named "Mirey Spring," located near Linwood, on Clear Ridge Road, south of Uniontown and adjacent to the Pipe Creek Brethren Church.”
More on President Hoover in a minute…
Read the entire column here: Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
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The Tentacle column by Kevin Dayhoff for February 11, 2009
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
I mention this for several reasons. Hear me out, for there is a method to my madness.
Of course, for starters, I readily admit that I am fascinated with everything that has to do with anything about presidential history; especially presidential trivia.
As an aside, President Hoover shows up from time-to-time in my research on the history of Carroll County. According to Cathy Baty, a local history buff at the Historical Society of Carroll County:
“Herbert Hoover’s great-great-great-grandfather, Andrew Hoover, settled in Maryland in the 1740s. President Hoover came to Carroll County on May 25, 1929, to visit his ancestral home on a land tract named "Mirey Spring," located near Linwood, on Clear Ridge Road, south of Uniontown and adjacent to the Pipe Creek Brethren Church.”
More on President Hoover in a minute…
Read the entire column here: Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
20090211 SDOSM TT Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff
Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff
February 11, 2009
Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
February 4, 2009
When Stimulus Ain’t
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed its $819 billion version of the economic stimulus package by a vote of 244 to 188. Not a single Republican voted for the measure – for good reason.
January 28, 2009
The 2009 Intergenerational Theft Act
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As you read this column Congress is attempting to put the finishing touches on an $825 billion economic stimulus package – otherwise known as the 2009 Intergenerational Theft Act.
January 21, 2009
A Tale of Two Inaugurations
Kevin E. Dayhoff
By the time you read this column our nation will have witnessed the inauguration of our nation's 44th president. Today is the first day for President Barack Obama and it marks the merciful end of the 78-day transition period.
January 14, 2009
Barack Rhymes With Tupac
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Noticeable, yet relatively underreported in the scandal-filled rhetoric that passes for meaningful political commentary these days, is the passing of an historic era that will occur when President George W. Bush takes off in the presidential helicopter after President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office next week.
January 7, 2009
Pallywood – When Pictures Lie
Kevin E. Dayhoff
After Hamas, the terrorist organization that has controlled the Gaza Strip since June 2007, unilaterally broke a cease-fire on December 19 and resumed shelling southern Israel, Israeli warplanes sprang to Israel’s defense December 27 by attacking Hamas throughout Gaza. Hamas responded immediately with “Pallywood.”
December 31, 2008
Obsession In Washington
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Obsession, the new fragrance from the elite media for 2009… As we await the dawn of a New Year, we look forward to many questions and challenges. However the subplot for 2009 has got to be how long the obsessive, passionate love affair between the press and President-elect Barack Obama will last.
December 24, 2008
Keeping Christmas
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Tomorrow we celebrate Christmas. The pageantry, art, decorations, traditions, and music of the season – especially the music – have all the ingredients for great family memories.
December 17, 2008
Time flies like an arrow
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As I’ve grown older, the joy of the Christmas season has slowly but surely become overshadowed with pressure and chaos. Certainly not to be overlooked is the emphasis on the materialism and over-consumption that has insidiously eroded the joys of the season.
December 10, 2008
In Your “Koobface”
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last week I had all the pleasure and honor to be among the 120 million users of the social networking web site “Facebook” who were targeted by a computer virus known by the unusual name of “Koobface.”
December 3, 2008
When cupcakes grow on trees
Kevin E. Dayhoff
It was serendipitous Monday evening, the day that President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his national security team, that I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Melvin A. Goodman, a former CIA analyst, discuss his latest book, The Failure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIA, during the ninth annual Resnick Lecture at McDaniel College.
November 26, 2008
“The Eight Years War”
Kevin E. Dayhoff
At high noon on Monday, amid cries of alarm that this is the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, President-elect Barack Obama rolled out his all-star economic team and a call for an economic stimulus package that could cost as much as $1 trillion.
November 19, 2008
Rewarding Bad Behavior
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Instead of tooling down the highway in the fast lane, two months after General Motors celebrated its 100th Birthday on September 16, it found itself huddled over at an intersection with fate, harassing passers-by with a tin pan in hand.
November 12, 2008
The Incredibly Shrinking Republican Party
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The ink is hardly dry on the “historic” election of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and already those with 20/20 hindsight are dissecting and revising the two-year ordeal, known as the 2008 presidential election, with the conviction of someone who has just seen a flying saucer land in the backyard.
November 5, 2008
It’s the Congress, Stupid!
Kevin E. Dayhoff
When historians look back on the 670-day, $2.5 billion 2008 presidential campaign, the observations, analysis, second-guessing, and finger pointing will fill volumes. In the end, it was once again, “the economy, stupid” that ruled the day.
20090211 Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff
February 11, 2009
Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
February 4, 2009
When Stimulus Ain’t
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed its $819 billion version of the economic stimulus package by a vote of 244 to 188. Not a single Republican voted for the measure – for good reason.
January 28, 2009
The 2009 Intergenerational Theft Act
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As you read this column Congress is attempting to put the finishing touches on an $825 billion economic stimulus package – otherwise known as the 2009 Intergenerational Theft Act.
January 21, 2009
A Tale of Two Inaugurations
Kevin E. Dayhoff
By the time you read this column our nation will have witnessed the inauguration of our nation's 44th president. Today is the first day for President Barack Obama and it marks the merciful end of the 78-day transition period.
January 14, 2009
Barack Rhymes With Tupac
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Noticeable, yet relatively underreported in the scandal-filled rhetoric that passes for meaningful political commentary these days, is the passing of an historic era that will occur when President George W. Bush takes off in the presidential helicopter after President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office next week.
January 7, 2009
Pallywood – When Pictures Lie
Kevin E. Dayhoff
After Hamas, the terrorist organization that has controlled the Gaza Strip since June 2007, unilaterally broke a cease-fire on December 19 and resumed shelling southern Israel, Israeli warplanes sprang to Israel’s defense December 27 by attacking Hamas throughout Gaza. Hamas responded immediately with “Pallywood.”
December 31, 2008
Obsession In Washington
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Obsession, the new fragrance from the elite media for 2009… As we await the dawn of a New Year, we look forward to many questions and challenges. However the subplot for 2009 has got to be how long the obsessive, passionate love affair between the press and President-elect Barack Obama will last.
December 24, 2008
Keeping Christmas
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Tomorrow we celebrate Christmas. The pageantry, art, decorations, traditions, and music of the season – especially the music – have all the ingredients for great family memories.
December 17, 2008
Time flies like an arrow
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As I’ve grown older, the joy of the Christmas season has slowly but surely become overshadowed with pressure and chaos. Certainly not to be overlooked is the emphasis on the materialism and over-consumption that has insidiously eroded the joys of the season.
December 10, 2008
In Your “Koobface”
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last week I had all the pleasure and honor to be among the 120 million users of the social networking web site “Facebook” who were targeted by a computer virus known by the unusual name of “Koobface.”
December 3, 2008
When cupcakes grow on trees
Kevin E. Dayhoff
It was serendipitous Monday evening, the day that President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his national security team, that I had the opportunity to hear Dr. Melvin A. Goodman, a former CIA analyst, discuss his latest book, The Failure of Intelligence: The Decline and Fall of the CIA, during the ninth annual Resnick Lecture at McDaniel College.
November 26, 2008
“The Eight Years War”
Kevin E. Dayhoff
At high noon on Monday, amid cries of alarm that this is the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, President-elect Barack Obama rolled out his all-star economic team and a call for an economic stimulus package that could cost as much as $1 trillion.
November 19, 2008
Rewarding Bad Behavior
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Instead of tooling down the highway in the fast lane, two months after General Motors celebrated its 100th Birthday on September 16, it found itself huddled over at an intersection with fate, harassing passers-by with a tin pan in hand.
November 12, 2008
The Incredibly Shrinking Republican Party
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The ink is hardly dry on the “historic” election of Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and already those with 20/20 hindsight are dissecting and revising the two-year ordeal, known as the 2008 presidential election, with the conviction of someone who has just seen a flying saucer land in the backyard.
November 5, 2008
It’s the Congress, Stupid!
Kevin E. Dayhoff
When historians look back on the 670-day, $2.5 billion 2008 presidential campaign, the observations, analysis, second-guessing, and finger pointing will fill volumes. In the end, it was once again, “the economy, stupid” that ruled the day.
20090211 Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Washington Examiner Political Digest for February 13 2009
Washington Examiner Political Digest for February 13 2009
February 13, 2009
Washington Examiner Political Digest
Byron York - Why Gregg Bailed
When he took the job, Republicans searched for a diplomatic way to ask: Are you crazy?
Read the full story.
Sen. Judd Gregg withdraws commerce secretary bid
At issue for Gregg was a plan announced by the White House last week to strip the 2010 census from the commerce secretary's control and have the U.S. Census Bureau report directly to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
Read the full story.
House Democrats take unexpected back seat as stimulus hammered out
House Democrats, angry over some cuts made to the stimulus package, may have to get used to playing a more marginal role in negotiations on major legislation as appeasing key Senate Republicans on controversial bills remains the top priority.
“There are three senators running Congress,” one top House Democratic leadership aide complained.
Read the full story.
Matthew Continetti - Much heralded era of bipartisanship hasn't materialized
Like a lot of Americans, I thought the 2008 election would usher in an age of consensus. Figures like President Obama and Sen. McCain would forge bipartisan alliances in order to rationalize the U.S. tax code, health insurance system, energy sector and entitlements. In this new age, the D or R appended to the end of an elected official's name would matter less than his capacity for compromise and moderation.
Boy, was I wrong.
Read the full story.
Senate confirms Panetta as CIA chief
The Senate confirmed Leon Panetta as director of the CIA on Thursday, placing the nation's top spy agency in the hands of a government veteran valued for his skills as a lawmaker and policy manager rather than an expert at intelligence-gathering and analysis.
Read the full story.
Chris Stirewalt's Morning Must Reads
McClatchy -- Obama wins stimulus fight, but how battle played out suggests challenges for agenda
Politico - Gregg flip-flop emboldens GOP
Washington Post - Sifting Through Details of the Deal
N.Y. Times - Even After the Deal, Tinkering Goes On
Wall St. Journal - Next Challenge on Stimulus: Spending All That Money
David Brooks – The Worst-Case Scenario
20090213 Washington Examiner Political Digest for February 13 2009
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
February 13, 2009
Washington Examiner Political Digest
Byron York - Why Gregg Bailed
When he took the job, Republicans searched for a diplomatic way to ask: Are you crazy?
Read the full story.
Sen. Judd Gregg withdraws commerce secretary bid
At issue for Gregg was a plan announced by the White House last week to strip the 2010 census from the commerce secretary's control and have the U.S. Census Bureau report directly to White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
Read the full story.
House Democrats take unexpected back seat as stimulus hammered out
House Democrats, angry over some cuts made to the stimulus package, may have to get used to playing a more marginal role in negotiations on major legislation as appeasing key Senate Republicans on controversial bills remains the top priority.
“There are three senators running Congress,” one top House Democratic leadership aide complained.
Read the full story.
Matthew Continetti - Much heralded era of bipartisanship hasn't materialized
Like a lot of Americans, I thought the 2008 election would usher in an age of consensus. Figures like President Obama and Sen. McCain would forge bipartisan alliances in order to rationalize the U.S. tax code, health insurance system, energy sector and entitlements. In this new age, the D or R appended to the end of an elected official's name would matter less than his capacity for compromise and moderation.
Boy, was I wrong.
Read the full story.
Senate confirms Panetta as CIA chief
The Senate confirmed Leon Panetta as director of the CIA on Thursday, placing the nation's top spy agency in the hands of a government veteran valued for his skills as a lawmaker and policy manager rather than an expert at intelligence-gathering and analysis.
Read the full story.
Chris Stirewalt's Morning Must Reads
McClatchy -- Obama wins stimulus fight, but how battle played out suggests challenges for agenda
Politico - Gregg flip-flop emboldens GOP
Washington Post - Sifting Through Details of the Deal
N.Y. Times - Even After the Deal, Tinkering Goes On
Wall St. Journal - Next Challenge on Stimulus: Spending All That Money
David Brooks – The Worst-Case Scenario
20090213 Washington Examiner Political Digest for February 13 2009
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Palm Tree at the Sarasota Florida Airport
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Palm Tree at the Sarasota Florida Airport
February 16, 2009
February 16, 2009
This palm tree greeted me as I walked out of the Sarasota Airport the first thing in the afternoon, Monday, February 16, 2009 and left the cold of Maryland behind.
Dayhoff Daily Photoblog
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Dayhoff Daily Photoblog
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Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Monday, February 16, 2009
Delegate Richard Weldon’s Tentacle General Assembly Journal Dec 29 2008 to date
Delegate Richard Weldon’s Tentacle Maryland General Assembly Journal Dec 29 2008 to date
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Biography
February 16, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Part 6
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Another whirlwind week in Annapolis. From helicopter trauma transport to expensive steak lobbying dinners, the range of topics spans the important to the ridiculous.
February 9, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 5
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Four weeks gone, but it seems like four months. Already we’ve seen some interesting debates and disputes, but the really troubling stuff lies ahead.
January 26, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 4
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
You can tell the 426th Maryland General Assembly is underway. Pick up any newspaper (assuming they still make home delivery in Frederick County), or turn on your evening news, and you’ll be assaulted with unmistakable evidence in the form of a failure of logic and reason.
January 19, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 3
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
The 426th Session of the Maryland General Assembly opened at noon last Wednesday. The normal pomp and ceremony seemed somehow muted, likely due to the budget storm clouds on the Annapolis horizon.
January 12, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 2
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
You stand at the base of the impressive marble steps and gaze up at the Georgian-era brick edifice to state governance laid out before you. This building, the Maryland State House, has served as the home of the state legislature since 1772.
December 29, 2008
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 1
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
In a nod to my Navy submarine background, a common countdown tool was the number of days and a wake-up call until some significant milestone.
20090216 Weldon Gen Assembly Journal Dec 29 2008 to date
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Biography
February 16, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Part 6
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Another whirlwind week in Annapolis. From helicopter trauma transport to expensive steak lobbying dinners, the range of topics spans the important to the ridiculous.
February 9, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 5
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Four weeks gone, but it seems like four months. Already we’ve seen some interesting debates and disputes, but the really troubling stuff lies ahead.
January 26, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 4
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
You can tell the 426th Maryland General Assembly is underway. Pick up any newspaper (assuming they still make home delivery in Frederick County), or turn on your evening news, and you’ll be assaulted with unmistakable evidence in the form of a failure of logic and reason.
January 19, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 3
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
The 426th Session of the Maryland General Assembly opened at noon last Wednesday. The normal pomp and ceremony seemed somehow muted, likely due to the budget storm clouds on the Annapolis horizon.
January 12, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 2
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
You stand at the base of the impressive marble steps and gaze up at the Georgian-era brick edifice to state governance laid out before you. This building, the Maryland State House, has served as the home of the state legislature since 1772.
December 29, 2008
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 1
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
In a nod to my Navy submarine background, a common countdown tool was the number of days and a wake-up call until some significant milestone.
20090216 Weldon Gen Assembly Journal Dec 29 2008 to date
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
This week in The Tentacle the week of February 9 2009
This week in The Tentacle
Monday, February 16, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Part 6
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Another whirlwind week in Annapolis. From helicopter trauma transport to expensive steak lobbying dinners, the range of topics spans the important to the ridiculous.
What’s in it for me?
Steven R. Berryman
In my efforts at ever expanding personal open-mindedness, the other morning I went straight for The Washington Post to learn the well-camouflaged details of the final $787 billion dollar spending package, called “The Porkulus” by Rush Limbaugh, and “The Spendulus” by Laura Ingraham.
Friday, February 13, 2009
"Of the People, by the People, for the People"
Roy Meachum
Two months before Franklin Delano Roosevelt swept into the Oval Office, on a voter tidal wave, a bill was offered to the Senate that would distribute to the public one trillion dollars in "funny" money meant to disappear when the crisis was over. Supporters called it "self-liquidating, negative interest money."
Life Ain’t Always Beautiful
Joe Charlebois
During the past two years our country has taken a turn on to an unmapped and rocky road. Our financial institutions have left us practically faithless in their ability to operate soundly.
Change We Can Believe In: Addendum & Erratum
Bill Brosius
Addendum: because the story seems to have no ending; report the story one week, and more arises the next. Erratum, because of a substantial error I made.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Chris Cavey
In December 1808, an uneducated farmer and his pregnant wife purchased 348 acres of farmland in Hardin County, Kentucky, for about $200 and the assumption of a prior mortgage. Less than 60 days later, on February 12, 1809, a son was born – Abraham Lincoln.
Get to Work? Don’t Talk It to Death!
Joan McIntyre
For nearly a month I fielded questions from the public on all sorts of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) issues and solid waste in general and found answers for them. Equal cooperation is not forthcoming from the other side of this issue.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
Up The River – Part 2
Tom McLaughlin
Kapit, Sarawak – During our overnight in Sibu, the desk clerk recommended a Chinese restaurant for Foo Chow cooking. We were surprised at the strange, fresh, clean taste of the meal. Absent the oily flavor associated with Chinese food in the states.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
MET's Latest Hits the Sky
Roy Meachum
It's been a while since we looked in on the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET). A cast member suggested I see "Almost, Maine:" I was there for opening night. Julie Herber didn't steer me wrong, which is consistent with what I know about the finest actress in this part of the world.
From Awful to Worst
Farrell Keough
The Board of Education is moving full force to ensure their new Taj Mahal is going to be built. They have used many mechanisms to side-step the tough questions and portray things in a good light. In short, we have not been given the full and accurate truth.
Monday, February 9, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 5
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Four weeks gone, but it seems like four months. Already we’ve seen some interesting debates and disputes, but the really troubling stuff lies ahead.
Big Lies
Steven R. Berryman
Famous lies of our time include: “The check’s in the mail,” “The computer is down,” and, “You can trust me.” The smaller lies – and, thus, easier to verify – are the hardest to tell and to maintain.
20090216 SDOSM This week in The Tentacle
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Monday, February 16, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Part 6
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Another whirlwind week in Annapolis. From helicopter trauma transport to expensive steak lobbying dinners, the range of topics spans the important to the ridiculous.
What’s in it for me?
Steven R. Berryman
In my efforts at ever expanding personal open-mindedness, the other morning I went straight for The Washington Post to learn the well-camouflaged details of the final $787 billion dollar spending package, called “The Porkulus” by Rush Limbaugh, and “The Spendulus” by Laura Ingraham.
Friday, February 13, 2009
"Of the People, by the People, for the People"
Roy Meachum
Two months before Franklin Delano Roosevelt swept into the Oval Office, on a voter tidal wave, a bill was offered to the Senate that would distribute to the public one trillion dollars in "funny" money meant to disappear when the crisis was over. Supporters called it "self-liquidating, negative interest money."
Life Ain’t Always Beautiful
Joe Charlebois
During the past two years our country has taken a turn on to an unmapped and rocky road. Our financial institutions have left us practically faithless in their ability to operate soundly.
Change We Can Believe In: Addendum & Erratum
Bill Brosius
Addendum: because the story seems to have no ending; report the story one week, and more arises the next. Erratum, because of a substantial error I made.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mr. President
Chris Cavey
In December 1808, an uneducated farmer and his pregnant wife purchased 348 acres of farmland in Hardin County, Kentucky, for about $200 and the assumption of a prior mortgage. Less than 60 days later, on February 12, 1809, a son was born – Abraham Lincoln.
Get to Work? Don’t Talk It to Death!
Joan McIntyre
For nearly a month I fielded questions from the public on all sorts of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) issues and solid waste in general and found answers for them. Equal cooperation is not forthcoming from the other side of this issue.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Political Heresy and Unvarnished Truth
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday, in 1899, the future 31st president of the United States, Herbert Clark Hoover, married Lou Henry in Monterey, CA. Happy anniversary, Mr. President.
Up The River – Part 2
Tom McLaughlin
Kapit, Sarawak – During our overnight in Sibu, the desk clerk recommended a Chinese restaurant for Foo Chow cooking. We were surprised at the strange, fresh, clean taste of the meal. Absent the oily flavor associated with Chinese food in the states.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
MET's Latest Hits the Sky
Roy Meachum
It's been a while since we looked in on the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET). A cast member suggested I see "Almost, Maine:" I was there for opening night. Julie Herber didn't steer me wrong, which is consistent with what I know about the finest actress in this part of the world.
From Awful to Worst
Farrell Keough
The Board of Education is moving full force to ensure their new Taj Mahal is going to be built. They have used many mechanisms to side-step the tough questions and portray things in a good light. In short, we have not been given the full and accurate truth.
Monday, February 9, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 5
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Four weeks gone, but it seems like four months. Already we’ve seen some interesting debates and disputes, but the really troubling stuff lies ahead.
Big Lies
Steven R. Berryman
Famous lies of our time include: “The check’s in the mail,” “The computer is down,” and, “You can trust me.” The smaller lies – and, thus, easier to verify – are the hardest to tell and to maintain.
20090216 SDOSM This week in The Tentacle
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Paul West - Obama HHS pick: Mikulski?
Paul West - Obama HHS pick: Mikulski?
February 3, 2009
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/02/mikulski_for_hhs.html
February 3, 2009
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/02/mikulski_for_hhs.html
Unconfirmed rumors began seeping out of Capitol Hill late today that Maryland Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski is under consideration for the suddenly vacant position of Secretary of Health and Human Services.
[…]
Mikulski, who is up for re-election in 2010, has already begun raising funds for a re-election bid, though she has not formally announced her intention to run. She was first elected to the Senate in 1986.
She would turn 80 in the final year of her next term, if she were to be re-elected, which she almost certainly would if she ran. Mikulski regularly ranks as the most popular elected official in the state and no serious Republican candidate is likely to take her on.
[…]
Read the entire post here: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/2009/02/mikulski_for_hhs.html
20090203 Paul West Obama HHS pick Mikulski?
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MD Senate Republican Caucus Mourning the Examiner
MD Senate Republican Caucus Mourning the Examiner
I especially appreciated Baltimore Examiner reporter Len Lazarick and he and his work will be sorely missed...
The last edition of the Baltimore Examiner was published today.
The Examiner's news coverage and editorial voice provided a much-needed conservative perspective on Maryland political affairs. It is a voice that will be sorely missed.
See our tribute to the Examiner and its State House reporter, Len Lazarick, at our website: www.mdsenategop.com.
The Incredibly Shrinking State House Press Corps
Maryland Senate Republican Caucus http://www.mdsenategop.com/
February 15, 2009
It is with sadness and regret that we report on the passing of the Baltimore Examiner newspaper from the media scene in Maryland.
The Maryland Senate Republican Caucus offers its best wishes to Len Lazarick, who as of today is a former journalist of the State House press corps. Over the past three years, he has been one of the best in his coverage of political affairs in Maryland.
Unlike much of the media in Annapolis, Len would frequently profile opposition voices to the Administration and the Democrat leadership in the legislature. A Republican legislator might be featured in a Lazarick article, instead of being relegated to paragraph 15 of a 16-paragraph article as in other media outlets.
Len also did not allow himself to be manhandled by the Governor's press corps. When an "internal" Department of Budget and Management memo about looming budget cuts was released as an "exclusive" to the two major dailies in the state, Len questioned in his "Life on the State Circle" column why this document was selectively released and whether it was actually a memo written by the Administration specifically to "spin" the press?
The basement quarters of State House press corps were once a crowded and vibrant place. But, as the newspaper industry has declined over the past decade, cutbacks have affected the number of assignments to Annapolis.
Traditionally, local dailies (such as the Hagerstown Herald Mail, Frederick News Post and Carroll County Times), sent reporters to Annapolis full-time during the legislative session. Now, local reporters infrequently visit Annapolis while legislative reporting is mostly handled through Associated Press wire stories.
The larger metropolitan newspapers (Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, Washington Times) and the specialty press (The Daily Record, The Gazette of Politics and Business) have also trimmed their State House positions.
The end result is a significant loss to Maryland's citizens. A diminished capacity of Annapolis media coverage means less transparency in government and fewer opportunities for investigative reporting.
Moreover, the closing of the Baltimore Examiner greatly reduces the diversity of opinion on state affairs - a diversity that in Maryland is already sorely lacking.
20090215 MD Senate Republican Caucus Mourning the Examiner
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Difference of 8 years
Difference of 8 yearsFebruary 14, 2009
Hat Tip: Analog
I received this in an e-mail just the other day. It obviously stems from the events which occurred during the inauguration, however, the hypocrisy and double standards continue to dominate the media coverage…
Can one only imagine the media coverage of the gaffs and missteps of the early days of the administration of President Barack Obama, if the same challenges were to have occurred with President George W. Bush or the administration of John McCain?
Yesterday:
Outgoing President George W. Bush quietly boards his helicopter and leaves for Texas, commenting only: "Today is not about me. Today is a historical day for our nation and people."
Eight years ago yesterday:
Outgoing President Bill Clinton schedules two separate radio addresses to the nation, and organizes a public farewell speech/rally in downtown Washington D.C. scheduled to directly conflict with incoming President Bush's inauguration ceremony.
Yesterday:
President Bush leaves office without issuing a single Presidential pardon, only granting a commutation of sentence to two former border patrol agents convicted of shooting a convicted drug smuggler. He does not grant any type of clemency to Scooter Libby or any other former political aide, ally, or business partner.
Eight years ago yesterday:
President Clinton issues 140 pardons and several commutations of sentence on his final day in office. Included in these are: billionaire financier, convicted tax evader, anleading Democratic campaign contributor Marc Rich; Whitwater scandal figure Susan McDougal; Congressional Post Office Scandal figure and former Democratic Congressman Dan Rostenkowski; convicted bank fraud, sexual assault and child porn perpetrator and former Democratic Congressman Melvin Reynolds; and convicted drug felon Roger Clinton, the President's half-brother.
Yesterday:
The Bush daughters leave gift baskets in the White House bedrooms for the Obama daughters, containing flowers, candy, stuffed animals, DVD's and CD's, and heartfelt notes of encouragement and advice for the young girls on how to prepare for their new lives in the White House.
Eight years ago Yesterday:
Clinton and Gore staffers rip computer wires and electrical outlets from the White House walls, stuff piles of notebook papers into the White House toilets, systematically remove the letter "W" from every computer key-pad in the entire White House, and damage several thousand dollars worth of furniture in the White House master bedroom.
Headlines On This Date 4 Years Ago:
"Republicans spending $42 million on inauguration while troops Die in unarmored Humvees" "Bush extravagance exceeds any reason during tough economic times" "Fat cats get their $42 million inauguration party, Ordinary Americans get the shaft"
Headlines Today:
"Historic Obama Inauguration will cost only $170 million" "Obama Spends $170 million on inauguration; America Needs A Big Party" "Everyman Obama shows America how to celebrate" "Citibank executives contribute $8 million to Obama Inauguration"
What a difference eight years makes, huh!
20090214 Difference of 8 years
20010100 White House Silverware
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Random House Book Fair set for March 7
Random House Book Fair set for March 7
February 6, 2009
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, will host the annual Random House Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 7.
The day's events will include: new book sales discounted by 20 percent, presentations by local authors, a silent auction, a children's story time and children's activity area ($2 admission fee), a family literacy resource area and free children's books, while supplies last.
There will also be presentations by three national authors: Lisa Gardner, Dan Yaccarino and Leo Bretholz.
Proceeds from the Random House Book Fair go toward student scholarships at CCC. For more details, call 410-386-8155.
20090214 SDOSM Random House Book Fair set for March 7
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
February 6, 2009
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster, will host the annual Random House Book Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, March 7.
The day's events will include: new book sales discounted by 20 percent, presentations by local authors, a silent auction, a children's story time and children's activity area ($2 admission fee), a family literacy resource area and free children's books, while supplies last.
There will also be presentations by three national authors: Lisa Gardner, Dan Yaccarino and Leo Bretholz.
Proceeds from the Random House Book Fair go toward student scholarships at CCC. For more details, call 410-386-8155.
20090214 SDOSM Random House Book Fair set for March 7
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Estonian movie “Headwind Hall” – “ Vastutuulesaal” comes to Maryland
Estonian movie “Headwind Hall” – “ Vastutuulesaal” comes to Maryland
February 14, 2009
The English narrative is cobbled together from an e-mail… The Estonian material is from: http://eestiasi.co.cc/2008/11/27/vastutuulesaal/
Vastutuulesaal (2007) [Headwind Hall]
Estonia
Directed by Priit Valkna.
Cinematography by Rein Kotov (Somnambuul), Margus Malm, and Tauno Sirel.
Friends of Estonia,
Because Estonia is now in its final stages of being an official Sister State of Maryland, Estonia has been added to the list of being part of the State's International Art and Film events. In 2009, the first part of this is the showing of some international films around the state. An Estonian film, a documentary, will be shown at the following locations on the following dates at no charge: .
Monday, February 16 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal (Salisbury University, Caruthers Hall Auditorium);
Friday, February 27 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Towson University, Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium);
Wednesday, March 4 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis); and
Tuesday, March 10 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Room 201) (Frostburg University, Lane University Center).
All shows are at 7:00 PM.
Producer and co-writer of Headwind Hall, Artur Talvik, offers a light-hearted summary of the film.
Headwind Hall is a documentary film about the conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and his crazy idea of building an opera house on the estate of the past inventor Schmidt in Naissaar; an island which even today has no regular ferry line, no electricity and only one permanent resident.
In order to carry his idea through, Kaljuste must face situations bordering on the absurd, involving potential investors, snobby bureaucrats, construction workers, and the general public.
He transports construction materials and other necessities to the island with his own small boat.
The press and the representatives of different institutions cannot refrain from gloating - what is he trying to prove? The idea is almost as crazy as inventor Schmidt's erstwhile headwind ship that used the energy of headwind in order to move ahead with double power. However, in the summer of 2006, the Nargen Opera is completed and the first performances are carried through.
This amusing and dynamic film follows the activities of Tõnu Kaljuste during a period of five years.
The building of an opera house may not strike most people as a subject for a very dramatic film. Notwithstanding, sometimes the most extreme circumstances can be the setting for the most compelling stories.
The charismatic conductor Tõnu Kaljuste resigned his position as music director and chief conductor of the world renowned Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in late 1999 and set out on a quixotic quest to build an opera/concert hall on the island of Naissaar, located about 12 miles north of Tallinn (the Estonian capital).
Naissaar, also known as the Island of Nargen, was once the family home of world renowned telescope and optical lens inventor Bernhard Schmidt (1879-1935) among whose other theoretical inventions was a wind-powered sail/propeller boat which used the force of the wind to sail directly into the wind itself.
The idea of this "against the headwind ship" becomes the metaphor for Kaljuste's dream to realize the construction of his opera/concert hall despite all the forces of bureaucracy, financing, and common sense working against him. Naissaar Island had no electrical supply, a barely functioning harbor, and only one or two permanent residents at the time this story begins.
How Kaljuste overcame nearly endless adversity and ultimately achieved his goal is shown in this exhilarating film.
Headwind Hall ends with the pop hit Minu inimesed [My People] by the Estonian rap/dance-club performer Chalice (the stagename of singer Jarek Kasar) and provides a musical benediction to Kaljuste's efforts.
At the same time, composer Arvo Pärt declares on-screen that "the Estonian people can't begin to appreciate the trouble that Tõnu has gone through"
Thanks to director Priit Valkna's triumphant film, audiences get the chance to see it and appreciate it for themselves.
Headwind Hall was given standing ovations at the 2007 Nordic Film Days in Lübeck. The film runs 60 minutes.
Vastutuulesaal
http://eestiasi.co.cc/2008/11/27/vastutuulesaal/
“Vastutuulesaal” on dokumentaalfilm dirigent Tõnu Kaljustest ja tema hullust ideest rajada kunagise leiutaja Schmidti talumaadele ooperisaal. Idee pöörasus seisneb aga selles, et leiutaja Schmidti maad asuvad Naissaarel. Saarel, mis hiljuti oli Nõukogude Armee kinniseks sõjaväebaasiks ja millel tänaseni puudub regulaarne laevaühendus, kus pole elektrit ja kus elab aastaringselt ainult üks elanik. Kes seal ooperis käima hakkab? Mis mõte see selline on? Karismaatiline Tõnu Kaljuste aga tahab kõigi kiuste ja hoolimata üldsuse ning rahamaailma vastuseisust rajada sinna omanäolist kultuurikeskust, kus traditsioonid ja kaasaeg kohtuvad. Kus ooperi kõrgstiil kohtub looduslähedusega. Idee elluviimiseks peab Kaljuste läbima absurdseid situatsioone potentsiaalsete rahastajatega, üleolevate ametnikega, ehitajate ja laiema üldsusega. Ta veab oma isikliku väikepaadiga saarele ehitusmaterjale ja muud hädavajalikku. Laiem üldsus ja eri instantside ametnikud aga ei suuda oma muiet varjata – mida ta tahab sellega tõestada? Võiks öelda, et idee on sama hull, nagu omal ajal leiutaja Schmidti loodud vastutuulelaev, mis kasutas vastu puhuva tuule energiat topeltjõuga edasi liikumiseks.
Aga 2006. aasta suvel saab Nargen Opera valmis.
Lõbus ja hoogne film jälgib Kaljuste tegemisi viie aasta jooksul.
Režissöör: Priit Valkna
Idee autor: Artur Talvik,
Monteerija: Tambet Tasuja
Muusikaline kujundus: Priit Valkna
Operaatorid: Margus Malm, Rein Kotov, Tauno Sirel
Stsenaristid: Artur Talvik, Andri Luup, Priit Valkna
Produtsent: Artur Talvik
Tootja: RUUT
allikas: EFSA
Tags: dokumentaal, RUUT
20090216 SDOSM Headwind Hall Vastutuulesaal
February 14, 2009
The English narrative is cobbled together from an e-mail… The Estonian material is from: http://eestiasi.co.cc/2008/11/27/vastutuulesaal/
Vastutuulesaal (2007) [Headwind Hall]
Estonia
Directed by Priit Valkna.
Cinematography by Rein Kotov (Somnambuul), Margus Malm, and Tauno Sirel.
Friends of Estonia,
Because Estonia is now in its final stages of being an official Sister State of Maryland, Estonia has been added to the list of being part of the State's International Art and Film events. In 2009, the first part of this is the showing of some international films around the state. An Estonian film, a documentary, will be shown at the following locations on the following dates at no charge: .
Monday, February 16 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal (Salisbury University, Caruthers Hall Auditorium);
Friday, February 27 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Towson University, Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium);
Wednesday, March 4 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis); and
Tuesday, March 10 – Headwind Hall (Vastutuulesaal ) (Room 201) (Frostburg University, Lane University Center).
All shows are at 7:00 PM.
Producer and co-writer of Headwind Hall, Artur Talvik, offers a light-hearted summary of the film.
Headwind Hall is a documentary film about the conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and his crazy idea of building an opera house on the estate of the past inventor Schmidt in Naissaar; an island which even today has no regular ferry line, no electricity and only one permanent resident.
In order to carry his idea through, Kaljuste must face situations bordering on the absurd, involving potential investors, snobby bureaucrats, construction workers, and the general public.
He transports construction materials and other necessities to the island with his own small boat.
The press and the representatives of different institutions cannot refrain from gloating - what is he trying to prove? The idea is almost as crazy as inventor Schmidt's erstwhile headwind ship that used the energy of headwind in order to move ahead with double power. However, in the summer of 2006, the Nargen Opera is completed and the first performances are carried through.
This amusing and dynamic film follows the activities of Tõnu Kaljuste during a period of five years.
The building of an opera house may not strike most people as a subject for a very dramatic film. Notwithstanding, sometimes the most extreme circumstances can be the setting for the most compelling stories.
The charismatic conductor Tõnu Kaljuste resigned his position as music director and chief conductor of the world renowned Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in late 1999 and set out on a quixotic quest to build an opera/concert hall on the island of Naissaar, located about 12 miles north of Tallinn (the Estonian capital).
Naissaar, also known as the Island of Nargen, was once the family home of world renowned telescope and optical lens inventor Bernhard Schmidt (1879-1935) among whose other theoretical inventions was a wind-powered sail/propeller boat which used the force of the wind to sail directly into the wind itself.
The idea of this "against the headwind ship" becomes the metaphor for Kaljuste's dream to realize the construction of his opera/concert hall despite all the forces of bureaucracy, financing, and common sense working against him. Naissaar Island had no electrical supply, a barely functioning harbor, and only one or two permanent residents at the time this story begins.
How Kaljuste overcame nearly endless adversity and ultimately achieved his goal is shown in this exhilarating film.
Headwind Hall ends with the pop hit Minu inimesed [My People] by the Estonian rap/dance-club performer Chalice (the stagename of singer Jarek Kasar) and provides a musical benediction to Kaljuste's efforts.
At the same time, composer Arvo Pärt declares on-screen that "the Estonian people can't begin to appreciate the trouble that Tõnu has gone through"
Thanks to director Priit Valkna's triumphant film, audiences get the chance to see it and appreciate it for themselves.
Headwind Hall was given standing ovations at the 2007 Nordic Film Days in Lübeck. The film runs 60 minutes.
Vastutuulesaal
http://eestiasi.co.cc/2008/11/27/vastutuulesaal/
“Vastutuulesaal” on dokumentaalfilm dirigent Tõnu Kaljustest ja tema hullust ideest rajada kunagise leiutaja Schmidti talumaadele ooperisaal. Idee pöörasus seisneb aga selles, et leiutaja Schmidti maad asuvad Naissaarel. Saarel, mis hiljuti oli Nõukogude Armee kinniseks sõjaväebaasiks ja millel tänaseni puudub regulaarne laevaühendus, kus pole elektrit ja kus elab aastaringselt ainult üks elanik. Kes seal ooperis käima hakkab? Mis mõte see selline on? Karismaatiline Tõnu Kaljuste aga tahab kõigi kiuste ja hoolimata üldsuse ning rahamaailma vastuseisust rajada sinna omanäolist kultuurikeskust, kus traditsioonid ja kaasaeg kohtuvad. Kus ooperi kõrgstiil kohtub looduslähedusega. Idee elluviimiseks peab Kaljuste läbima absurdseid situatsioone potentsiaalsete rahastajatega, üleolevate ametnikega, ehitajate ja laiema üldsusega. Ta veab oma isikliku väikepaadiga saarele ehitusmaterjale ja muud hädavajalikku. Laiem üldsus ja eri instantside ametnikud aga ei suuda oma muiet varjata – mida ta tahab sellega tõestada? Võiks öelda, et idee on sama hull, nagu omal ajal leiutaja Schmidti loodud vastutuulelaev, mis kasutas vastu puhuva tuule energiat topeltjõuga edasi liikumiseks.
Aga 2006. aasta suvel saab Nargen Opera valmis.
Lõbus ja hoogne film jälgib Kaljuste tegemisi viie aasta jooksul.
Režissöör: Priit Valkna
Idee autor: Artur Talvik,
Monteerija: Tambet Tasuja
Muusikaline kujundus: Priit Valkna
Operaatorid: Margus Malm, Rein Kotov, Tauno Sirel
Stsenaristid: Artur Talvik, Andri Luup, Priit Valkna
Produtsent: Artur Talvik
Tootja: RUUT
allikas: EFSA
Tags: dokumentaal, RUUT
20090216 SDOSM Headwind Hall Vastutuulesaal
Kevin Dayhoff Art http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Carroll County Commissioners to get briefing on incinerator, cost
Commissioners to get briefing on incinerator, cost by Bob Allen
News Briefs
Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 2/06/09
Carroll County Public Works Director Mike Evans said this week that the deal for a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator to be used by Carroll and Frederick counties is still "attractive" to the county, even though the cost of the project has risen from $332 million to $527 million.
That's because Carroll County's share, he said, will be 40 percent of that -- and hasn't really risen since the initial projection.
Evans said Carroll's County's share of the costs do not work out to a straight 40 percent of the projected $527 million. He added that under this latest proposal, Carroll's projected costs have not risen, but appear to actually come in slightly lower.
"The numbers get skewed pretty quickly," he said. "When you look at it from our perspective, the numbers are still very attractive."
Evans will brief the Board of County Commissioners on the project update at the board's regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12, in Westminster.
The briefing follows a presentation last week in Frederick County by Wheelabrator Technologies, a company slated to build and operate the waste-to-energy incinerator in Frederick County.
The facility, if built, would be used by both counties.
Evans said no action will be required from the Carroll Commissioners on Feb. 12 in terms of moving ahead with the project. For one thing, the Frederick County Commissioners have not yet decided whether to accept Wheelabrator's proposal and move forward with the project.
If Frederick County does approve the project, it must then formally "invite" Carroll to join it in going forward with the planning and permitting phase "and find out if we can get a permit," said Evans.
He estimated that part of the process alone will take about two years. The site for the incinerator is slated to be in Frederick County, although no location has been formally announced.
-- Bob Allen
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
20090206 SDOSM Commissioners to get briefing on incinerator, cost
News Briefs
Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 2/06/09
Carroll County Public Works Director Mike Evans said this week that the deal for a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator to be used by Carroll and Frederick counties is still "attractive" to the county, even though the cost of the project has risen from $332 million to $527 million.
That's because Carroll County's share, he said, will be 40 percent of that -- and hasn't really risen since the initial projection.
Evans said Carroll's County's share of the costs do not work out to a straight 40 percent of the projected $527 million. He added that under this latest proposal, Carroll's projected costs have not risen, but appear to actually come in slightly lower.
"The numbers get skewed pretty quickly," he said. "When you look at it from our perspective, the numbers are still very attractive."
Evans will brief the Board of County Commissioners on the project update at the board's regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12, in Westminster.
The briefing follows a presentation last week in Frederick County by Wheelabrator Technologies, a company slated to build and operate the waste-to-energy incinerator in Frederick County.
The facility, if built, would be used by both counties.
Evans said no action will be required from the Carroll Commissioners on Feb. 12 in terms of moving ahead with the project. For one thing, the Frederick County Commissioners have not yet decided whether to accept Wheelabrator's proposal and move forward with the project.
If Frederick County does approve the project, it must then formally "invite" Carroll to join it in going forward with the planning and permitting phase "and find out if we can get a permit," said Evans.
He estimated that part of the process alone will take about two years. The site for the incinerator is slated to be in Frederick County, although no location has been formally announced.
-- Bob Allen
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
20090206 SDOSM Commissioners to get briefing on incinerator, cost
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland
Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland
February 14, 2009
Brandon Oland’s Carroll County Times “Encore Minute” by Brandon Oland may be found here: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/encore/. (Hat Tip: Becki Maurio)
Look in “Encore Archives” for the “Encore Minute 02.12.2009 (2:38).”
Mr. Oland’s article on “Off Track Art” may be found here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art
By Brandon Oland, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 13, 2009
[…]
It’s been a busy week for 20 area artists who have been putting the finishing touches on Off Track Art, a cooperative located just off the railroad tracks in downtown Westminster that is having its grand opening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.
The gallery will be filled from floor to ceiling with sculptures, jewelry, photography, paintings and more.
Westminster painter Sarah Abel Deluca said artists are, generally, independent thinkers and creators.
But the co-op’s artists have come together for this project, splitting the rent and agreeing to staff the co-op located inside Roger Lewis’ Carousel Stained Glass at 11 Liberty Street.
“It’s been exciting to watch the group come together,” Maurio said. “Everyone is bringing their own strengths.”
The artists began meeting in December over breakfast to discuss plans.
Each of the co-op members gets their own space in one of the two rooms in the gallery.
The artists drew numbers out of a hat to decide where each would display their works.
Artists dropped by this week to start installing their works, stopping to admire and compliment the projects of their peers.
[…]
Artists featured: Vestal Abbott, Sarah Abel DeLuca, Melinda Byrd, Christina Collins-Smith, Kevin Dayhoff, Mary Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Lasio, Becki Maurio, Wasyl Palijczuk, Howard Riopelle, Cathy Sawdey, Bob Sapora, Gordon Wickes, Vladimir Tzenov, Linda Van Hart, Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson and Pamela Zappardino.
Read the entire article here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/02/13/features/encore/encore1.txt
Kevin Dayhoff Art http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
February 14, 2009
Brandon Oland’s Carroll County Times “Encore Minute” by Brandon Oland may be found here: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/encore/. (Hat Tip: Becki Maurio)
Look in “Encore Archives” for the “Encore Minute 02.12.2009 (2:38).”
Mr. Oland’s article on “Off Track Art” may be found here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art
By Brandon Oland, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 13, 2009
[…]
It’s been a busy week for 20 area artists who have been putting the finishing touches on Off Track Art, a cooperative located just off the railroad tracks in downtown Westminster that is having its grand opening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.
The gallery will be filled from floor to ceiling with sculptures, jewelry, photography, paintings and more.
Westminster painter Sarah Abel Deluca said artists are, generally, independent thinkers and creators.
But the co-op’s artists have come together for this project, splitting the rent and agreeing to staff the co-op located inside Roger Lewis’ Carousel Stained Glass at 11 Liberty Street.
“It’s been exciting to watch the group come together,” Maurio said. “Everyone is bringing their own strengths.”
The artists began meeting in December over breakfast to discuss plans.
Each of the co-op members gets their own space in one of the two rooms in the gallery.
The artists drew numbers out of a hat to decide where each would display their works.
Artists dropped by this week to start installing their works, stopping to admire and compliment the projects of their peers.
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Artists featured: Vestal Abbott, Sarah Abel DeLuca, Melinda Byrd, Christina Collins-Smith, Kevin Dayhoff, Mary Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Lasio, Becki Maurio, Wasyl Palijczuk, Howard Riopelle, Cathy Sawdey, Bob Sapora, Gordon Wickes, Vladimir Tzenov, Linda Van Hart, Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson and Pamela Zappardino.
Read the entire article here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art
http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/02/13/features/encore/encore1.txt
Kevin Dayhoff Art http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
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Carroll County through Infrared by Dylan Slagle
Carroll County through Infrared by Dylan Slagle
September 15, 2008
Carroll County Times photographer Dylan Slagle captures the beautiful countryside of Carroll County through the use of infrared photography.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mm6sgyYijA
20090213 SDOSM 20080915 Carroll Co through Infrared by Dylan Slagle
September 15, 2008
Carroll County Times photographer Dylan Slagle captures the beautiful countryside of Carroll County through the use of infrared photography.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mm6sgyYijA
20090213 SDOSM 20080915 Carroll Co through Infrared by Dylan Slagle
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Rape crisis center launches new web site
Rape crisis center launches new Web site
Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 2/06/09
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County has announced the launch of the agency's new Web site. The site offers community information, safety tips and information at www.rapecrisiscc.org
The Rape Crisis Intervention Service provides free counseling and support services to victims of sexual violence and their families. RCIS also offers prevention education programs and professional training.
For more information, call Lisa Aughenbaugh at 410-857-0900.
20090209 Carroll Co Rape Crisis Center launches new web site
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 2/06/09
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County has announced the launch of the agency's new Web site. The site offers community information, safety tips and information at www.rapecrisiscc.org
The Rape Crisis Intervention Service provides free counseling and support services to victims of sexual violence and their families. RCIS also offers prevention education programs and professional training.
For more information, call Lisa Aughenbaugh at 410-857-0900.
20090209 Carroll Co Rape Crisis Center launches new web site
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Main Street at Liberty Street and the railroad tracks
http://twitpic.com/clf2y Main St at Liberty St and the railroad tracks on a grey and rainy evening in Westminster MD Feb 10 2009 http://tinyurl.com/nzzo4mFebruary 10, 2009
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Main Street at Liberty Street and the railroad tracks
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Obama Voters' Remorse by Lorie Byrd
Obama Voters' Remorse by Lorie Byrd Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Three months ago Barack Obama was elected on a promise of hope and change. After less than a month in office his message has turned to one of gloom and doom. His approval ratings have dropped significantly, and many voters must surely wonder why the reality of the Obama presidency has not matched the promise of the Obama campaign. Some may even be experiencing a bit of buyers’ (or voters’) remorse.
Problems began with a string of failed nominees, several with tax issues. Add to that a confirmed Treasury Secretary with a tax problem. These were especially embarrassing considering Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden told voters it was “patriotic” to pay taxes. Should voters be surprised? Not if they were paying attention. All voters had to do was look at the questions surrounding some of Obama’s associates, from Bill Ayers to Rev. Wright to Jim Johnson, to know there would likely be some problems with those he chose to be part of his administration.
During the campaign, candidate Obama criticized John McCain’s ties to lobbyists saying, “We need a president who sees government not as a tool to enrich friends and high-priced lobbyists, but as the defender of fairness and opportunity for every American." He vowed that lobbyists, “won’t find a job in my White House.” When in office one of his first acts was to sign an executive order barring former lobbyists from working in the administration for agencies they had lobbied, but the following day he issued a waiver to allow William Lynn, a lobbyist for Raytheon, to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Since then at least a dozen former lobbyists have joined the administration.
Voters would not be surprised by this if they had looked at his record, rather than listened to his rhetoric. In April, USA Today reported that even though Obama boasted of being "the only candidate who isn't taking a dime from Washington lobbyists," his fundraising team included 38 members of law firms that were paid $138 million in 2007 to lobby the federal government. Those lawyers, including10 former federal lobbyists, had pledged to raise at least $3.5 million for his presidential race and employees of their firms gave the campaign $2.26 million.
Read the entire column here: Obama Voters' Remorse by Lorie Byrd
20090210 Obama Voters Remorse by Lorie Byrd
http://townhall.com/columnists/LorieByrd/2009/02/10/obama_voters_remorse
Three months ago Barack Obama was elected on a promise of hope and change. After less than a month in office his message has turned to one of gloom and doom. His approval ratings have dropped significantly, and many voters must surely wonder why the reality of the Obama presidency has not matched the promise of the Obama campaign. Some may even be experiencing a bit of buyers’ (or voters’) remorse.
Problems began with a string of failed nominees, several with tax issues. Add to that a confirmed Treasury Secretary with a tax problem. These were especially embarrassing considering Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden told voters it was “patriotic” to pay taxes. Should voters be surprised? Not if they were paying attention. All voters had to do was look at the questions surrounding some of Obama’s associates, from Bill Ayers to Rev. Wright to Jim Johnson, to know there would likely be some problems with those he chose to be part of his administration.
During the campaign, candidate Obama criticized John McCain’s ties to lobbyists saying, “We need a president who sees government not as a tool to enrich friends and high-priced lobbyists, but as the defender of fairness and opportunity for every American." He vowed that lobbyists, “won’t find a job in my White House.” When in office one of his first acts was to sign an executive order barring former lobbyists from working in the administration for agencies they had lobbied, but the following day he issued a waiver to allow William Lynn, a lobbyist for Raytheon, to serve as the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Since then at least a dozen former lobbyists have joined the administration.
Voters would not be surprised by this if they had looked at his record, rather than listened to his rhetoric. In April, USA Today reported that even though Obama boasted of being "the only candidate who isn't taking a dime from Washington lobbyists," his fundraising team included 38 members of law firms that were paid $138 million in 2007 to lobby the federal government. Those lawyers, including10 former federal lobbyists, had pledged to raise at least $3.5 million for his presidential race and employees of their firms gave the campaign $2.26 million.
Read the entire column here: Obama Voters' Remorse by Lorie Byrd
20090210 Obama Voters Remorse by Lorie Byrd
http://townhall.com/columnists/LorieByrd/2009/02/10/obama_voters_remorse
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Governors To Discuss Transforming The Nation’s Workforce At National Governors Association Winter Meeting
Governors To Discuss Transforming The Nation’s Workforce At National Governors Association Winter Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2009
Contacts: Jodi Omear, 202-624-5346
GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS TRANSFORMING THE NATION’S WORKFORCE AT NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WINTER MEETING
WASHINGTON—The nation’s governors are set to discuss transforming America’s workforce to compete in a global economy during the upcoming 2009 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, which begins in Washington, D.C., later this month.
The discussion, titled “Transforming the Workforce System: Upskilling American Workers,” will occur during the NGA Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at the J.W. Marriott hotel.
“Given today’s difficult economy, it is especially vital for us to ensure our workforce is equipped with the skills for the jobs of the future,” said Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, chair of the committee. “This discussion is a chance for governors to talk with their colleagues and business leaders about helping Americans get back to work.”
“The rising unemployment rate, increased demand for skills and a rapidly expanding global economy are all placing unprecedented demands on America’s workforce,” said Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine vice chair of the committee. “This session is an opportunity to examine ways to ensure workers have the necessary training, skill sets and education to remain competitive.”
Governors will be joined at the session by Steven Lockard, CEO and president, TPI Composites and Pamela Passman, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Global Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Corporation.
This committee will focus on the national skills shortage and its impacts. Panelists will explore business investments that strengthen the competitiveness of American businesses by training workers with the skills to successfully participate in the 21st century.
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20090212 SDOSM Govs To Discuss National Workforce At NGA Winter Mtg
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 12, 2009
Contacts: Jodi Omear, 202-624-5346
GOVERNORS TO DISCUSS TRANSFORMING THE NATION’S WORKFORCE AT NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WINTER MEETING
WASHINGTON—The nation’s governors are set to discuss transforming America’s workforce to compete in a global economy during the upcoming 2009 National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting, which begins in Washington, D.C., later this month.
The discussion, titled “Transforming the Workforce System: Upskilling American Workers,” will occur during the NGA Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee meeting on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at the J.W. Marriott hotel.
“Given today’s difficult economy, it is especially vital for us to ensure our workforce is equipped with the skills for the jobs of the future,” said Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman, chair of the committee. “This discussion is a chance for governors to talk with their colleagues and business leaders about helping Americans get back to work.”
“The rising unemployment rate, increased demand for skills and a rapidly expanding global economy are all placing unprecedented demands on America’s workforce,” said Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine vice chair of the committee. “This session is an opportunity to examine ways to ensure workers have the necessary training, skill sets and education to remain competitive.”
Governors will be joined at the session by Steven Lockard, CEO and president, TPI Composites and Pamela Passman, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, Global Corporate Affairs, Microsoft Corporation.
This committee will focus on the national skills shortage and its impacts. Panelists will explore business investments that strengthen the competitiveness of American businesses by training workers with the skills to successfully participate in the 21st century.
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20090212 SDOSM Govs To Discuss National Workforce At NGA Winter Mtg
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
MD General Assembly Republicans File Taxpayer Protection Act
Maryland Republican Party
James Pelura, DVM, MS Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Justin Ready 410-263-2125
February 12, 2009
Maryland General Assembly Republicans File Taxpayer Protection Act
Bill will require 3/5ths Majority in General Assembly to Raise Taxes
Annapolis –This week, Senator Andy Harris (R-7) and Delegate Steve Schuh (R-31), with joint support from the Republican Caucuses in the State Senate and House of Delegates, introduced the "Taxpayer Protection Act". The bill numbers are SB 747 and HB 684.
This exciting piece of legislation would require a 60% vote in each chamber to raise existing taxes or create new ones. It is important to note that the damaging tax increases passed during the 2007 Special Session did not receive such a majority. Had this legislation been in place, Maryland's economy would be better off today.
"Once again, the Republicans in the Maryland General Assembly have shown their dedication and commitment to the hard-working taxpayers of Maryland,” stated Chairman Pelura. “Governor O’Malley is dangerously relying on bailout money from the federal government to balance his budget. When that dries up, he’ll be coming back to the taxpayers to demand more from them.”
Pelura continued, "I urge all Marylanders to call their state senators and delegates and tell them to support this legislation to stop Governor O'Malley and his Democrats allies in the General Assembly from taking any more of our hard-earned dollars."
http://www.mdgop.org/
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15 West Street • Annapolis, Maryland • 21401 • (410) 263-2125 Annapolis • (410) 269-5937 Fax
20090212 MD General Assembly Republicans File Taxpayer Protection Act
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
James Pelura, DVM, MS Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Justin Ready 410-263-2125
February 12, 2009
Maryland General Assembly Republicans File Taxpayer Protection Act
Bill will require 3/5ths Majority in General Assembly to Raise Taxes
Annapolis –This week, Senator Andy Harris (R-7) and Delegate Steve Schuh (R-31), with joint support from the Republican Caucuses in the State Senate and House of Delegates, introduced the "Taxpayer Protection Act". The bill numbers are SB 747 and HB 684.
This exciting piece of legislation would require a 60% vote in each chamber to raise existing taxes or create new ones. It is important to note that the damaging tax increases passed during the 2007 Special Session did not receive such a majority. Had this legislation been in place, Maryland's economy would be better off today.
"Once again, the Republicans in the Maryland General Assembly have shown their dedication and commitment to the hard-working taxpayers of Maryland,” stated Chairman Pelura. “Governor O’Malley is dangerously relying on bailout money from the federal government to balance his budget. When that dries up, he’ll be coming back to the taxpayers to demand more from them.”
Pelura continued, "I urge all Marylanders to call their state senators and delegates and tell them to support this legislation to stop Governor O'Malley and his Democrats allies in the General Assembly from taking any more of our hard-earned dollars."
http://www.mdgop.org/
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15 West Street • Annapolis, Maryland • 21401 • (410) 263-2125 Annapolis • (410) 269-5937 Fax
20090212 MD General Assembly Republicans File Taxpayer Protection Act
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
This Day in History for February 11, 2009
This Day in History for February 11, 2009
February 11, 2009 by © Kevin Dayhoff
February 11, 2009 by © Kevin Dayhoff
Years ago in the middle of February, the Baltimore Colts, graffiti, a new jail, going hungry and sweet corn were on the minds of Carroll Countians – not necessarily in that order.
The Baltimore Colts are coming to town.
On February 11, 1949 it was announced that the Baltimore Colts were coming to Western Maryland College – now known as McDaniel College - to practice in the summer.
The now out-of-print Democratic Advocate carried the headline: “College Campus To Be Used By Colts- Coach Isbell Expects to Bring 55 Players to Train, Starting in July.”
The article proclaimed: “Baltimore's football Colts are going to train at Western Maryland College this year. Dr. Lowell S. Ensor, president of the Methodist school, and Walter S. Driskill, Colts general manager, have signed a contract providing for the city's All-America Football Conference squad to use the Westminster College's campus as a pre-season base of operations …
“Driskill … cited a number of advantages in choosing Western Maryland. "The school's facilities are ideal," he explained, "and because Westminster is only 30 miles from Baltimore the fans will have a good chance to get acquainted with us.’
Children will be children.
The February 11, 1921 edition of the now defunct Union Bridge Pilot lamented: “The practice of defacing property with chalk and pencils… appears to be a favorite pastime with some children.
“Newly painted buildings and porch columns appear to offer special inducements for the practice. The town authorities as a rule do not care to resort to legal measures with children, yet it appears a few applications of this medicine might prove effective.”
New jail to be built.
On February 13, 1970, another local newspaper that has long since fallen by the wayside, the Community Reporter, reported that the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, Robert M. McKinney, Paul J. Walsh, and Scott S. Bair, Jr., “have officially approved the building of a new county jail in Westminster for Carroll County…
“The issue… has been debated for several years. In 1968 the State Jail Inspector stated the jail was not usable and ordered it closed. Since that time, the county has been transporting prisoners to the Baltimore city jail.”
Eventually somebody is going to go hungry.
The February 13, 1920 edition of the Union Bridge Pilot, helped spread the alarm that according to Prof. T. C. Atkeson, the Washington representative of the National Grange: “The Cities Must Experience Industrial Crash.”
Professor Atkeson warned that an “economic crash that will bring down the cost of living, must originate in the cities, and reach such an extent that those who have left the country sections for "big wages" will come back to the country…
“He says there is no cure for high prices that Congress, or anybody, can provide, but that the situation must work itself out...
“He says the labor situation is rapidly making it impossible for the farmers to feed the country, and that eventually somebody is going to go hungry.”
Carroll County was sweet on sweet corn.
Four years later, on February 1, 1924, the Democratic Advocate reported: “One of the largest crops produced by the farmer in Carroll (is) sweet corn…
“The average yield (was) close to 3 tons (per acre.) … The cost ran from $13.00 to $13.50 per ton. Allowing only .25 per hour for labor and .10 per hour for horse.”
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.
E-mail him at:kevindayhoff at gmail.com
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The French Trailer for Lili Marleen by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
The French Trailer for Lili Marleen by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Non-associative meanderings and musings from the sofa by Kevin Dayhoff
February 9, 2009
Non-associative meanderings and musings from the sofa by Kevin Dayhoff
February 9, 2009
I had the music and art of “Cold Play” in my head all day. With that in mind, I was was roaming around YouTube this evening. While I was surfing, watching and listening, I came across “Coldplay_Trouble.” It can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwGHQ6WyQFU.
The clip immediately reminded me of Hans-Jürgen Syberberg’s “Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König,” (“Ludwig - Requiem for a Virgin King” – June 23, 1972) - - and other practitioners of the “New German Cinema,” such as Wim Wenders, Volker Schlöndorff, and Werner Herzog.
I settled upon looking for clips by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, May 31, 1945 – June 10, 1982. He remains one of my all-time favorite directors, in a list that on any given day, can be cluttered, complicated, and crowded.
Of course, when one thinks of Mr. Fassbinder, the words cluttered, complicated and crowded, come immediately to mind...
This is perhaps a better way of saying that he led a life of constant strife and controversy in which he managed to offend anything, everything and everybody on any given day.
Even saying that one likes the work of the Mr. Fassbinder is controversial. Oh well, sometimes art is art… Whatever.
Wallace Watson wrote in 1992, in “The Bitter Tears of RWF,” that Mr. Fassbinder “did little to discourage the personalized nature of the attacks on himself and his work. He seemed to provoke them by his aggressively anti-bourgeois lifestyle, symbolized in his black leather jacket, battered hat, dark glasses and perennial scowl.”
The prolific filmmaker died at the all-too-young-age of 36; after maintaining an impossibly frenetic pace in which he created over forty films in 15 years.
Among my many favorite Fassbinder movies, certainly “Love is Colder than Death” (1969); “The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant” (1972); “Berlin Alexanderplatz: (1980); “The Marriage of Maria Braun” (1978); “Ali: Fear Eats the Soul” (1974) and “Lili Marleen” compete for my most favorite.
The YouTube video pasted below is the French trailer from Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s 1981 classic “Lili Marleen.” (The movie is based upon the autobiography of Lale Andersen: “Der Himmel hat viele Farben.”
This movie showcases a stellar performance by Hanna Schygulla, which along with her performance in “The Marriage of Maria Braun,” is one of her best.
“Lili Marleen” also includes great performances by Giancarlo Giannini, Mel Ferrer,Udo Kier and Barbara Valentin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hCAy2g9qWM
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Fassbinder's "Lili Marleene" French Trailer
20090209 1981 French Trailer for Lili Marleen by Fassbinder
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
City of Westminster lifts voluntary water use restrictions
City lifts voluntary water use restrictions
http://explorecarroll.com
February 6, 2009
The City of Westminster last week announced that it has moved from "yellow" to "green" in its Drought Management Plan, lifting voluntary restriction status.
The green level indicates conservation status -- essentially signifying normal conditions.
City officials said they still recommend that users maintain a goal of 10 percent conservation.
For more information on the Drought Management Plan, call Jeff Glass, director of Public Works, at 410-848-4381.
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
20090206 SDOSM City lifts voluntary water use restrictions
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
http://explorecarroll.com
February 6, 2009
The City of Westminster last week announced that it has moved from "yellow" to "green" in its Drought Management Plan, lifting voluntary restriction status.
The green level indicates conservation status -- essentially signifying normal conditions.
City officials said they still recommend that users maintain a goal of 10 percent conservation.
For more information on the Drought Management Plan, call Jeff Glass, director of Public Works, at 410-848-4381.
http://explorecarroll.com/news/2258/news-briefs/
20090206 SDOSM City lifts voluntary water use restrictions
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
History.com: February 10, 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
This day in history: History.com: February 10, 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
On this day in 1899, future President Herbert Hoover marries his fellow Stanford University geology student and sweetheart Lou Henry in Monterey, California.
After their nuptials, the newlyweds departed on a honeymoon cruise to China, where Hoover had accepted a position as mining consultant to the Chinese emperor. Barely a year into their married life, the Hoovers got caught in China’s Boxer Rebellion of 1900, in which Chinese nationalists rebelled against European colonial control and besieged 800 westerners in the city of Tientsin. Hoover led a group of westerners in building protective barricades while Lou volunteered in a nearby hospital. After the rebellion was put down by an international coalition of troops, the Hoovers left China, splitting their time between residences in California and London and traveling the world.
Read more here: History.com: February 10, 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
18990210 February 10 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
On this day in 1899, future President Herbert Hoover marries his fellow Stanford University geology student and sweetheart Lou Henry in Monterey, California.
After their nuptials, the newlyweds departed on a honeymoon cruise to China, where Hoover had accepted a position as mining consultant to the Chinese emperor. Barely a year into their married life, the Hoovers got caught in China’s Boxer Rebellion of 1900, in which Chinese nationalists rebelled against European colonial control and besieged 800 westerners in the city of Tientsin. Hoover led a group of westerners in building protective barricades while Lou volunteered in a nearby hospital. After the rebellion was put down by an international coalition of troops, the Hoovers left China, splitting their time between residences in California and London and traveling the world.
Read more here: History.com: February 10, 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
18990210 February 10 1899 Herbert Hoover marries Lou Henry
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Off Track Art grand opening celebration February 13 2009
Off Track Art grand opening celebration February 13 2009
Join us for the grand opening celebration of Westminster's newest art gallery, Off Track Arts. Off Track Arts is a cooperative of 20 local artists who have joined together to bring the arts to the center of town. Work from each of the 20 member artists will be on display. Light refreshments will be served
Date: Friday, February 13, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Off Track Art
Street: 11 Liberty St
City/Town: Westminster, MD
Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD
For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art
“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.
Tentative Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm
Grand Opening is scheduled for Feb. 13th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Vestal Abbott; Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/; Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/; Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/; Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/, Mary Decker; Gail Elwell;
Judy Goodyear; Charlotte Laslo; Becki Maurio; Wasyl Palijczuk; Howard Riopelle; Cathy Sawdey; Bob Sapora; Gordon Wickes; Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/; Linda Van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/; Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson; Pamela Zappardino
Vestal Abbott;
Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/;
Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/;
Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/;
Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/,
Mary Decker;
Gail Elwell
Judy Goodyear;
Charlotte Laslo;
Becki Maurio;
Wasyl Palijczuk;
Howard Riopelle
Cathy Sawdey
Bob Sapora;
Gordon Wickes;
Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/;
Linda van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/;
Robert Waddell,
Susan Williamson;
Pamela Zappardino
February 6, 2009
Join us for the grand opening celebration of Westminster's newest art gallery, Off Track Arts. Off Track Arts is a cooperative of 20 local artists who have joined together to bring the arts to the center of town. Work from each of the 20 member artists will be on display. Light refreshments will be served
Date: Friday, February 13, 2009
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Off Track Art
Street: 11 Liberty St
City/Town: Westminster, MD
Directions and map: http://tinyurl.com/bobm3d
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=11+Liberty+St%2C+Westminster%2C+MD
For more information: http://tinyurl.com/dmxpq2
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art
“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland. We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.
Tentative Gallery Hours are:
Monday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm
Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm
Grand Opening is scheduled for Feb. 13th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Vestal Abbott; Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/; Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/; Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/; Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/, Mary Decker; Gail Elwell;
Judy Goodyear; Charlotte Laslo; Becki Maurio; Wasyl Palijczuk; Howard Riopelle; Cathy Sawdey; Bob Sapora; Gordon Wickes; Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/; Linda Van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/; Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson; Pamela Zappardino
Vestal Abbott;
Sarah Abel-DeLuca, http://www.abelartist.com/;
Melinda Byrd, http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/;
Christina Collins-Smith, http://www.cdcsmith.net/;
Kevin Dayhoff, http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/,
Mary Decker;
Gail Elwell
Judy Goodyear;
Charlotte Laslo;
Becki Maurio;
Wasyl Palijczuk;
Howard Riopelle
Cathy Sawdey
Bob Sapora;
Gordon Wickes;
Vladimir Tzenov, http://www.v-artstudio.com/;
Linda van Hart, http://www.tollhousestudio.com/;
Robert Waddell,
Susan Williamson;
Pamela Zappardino
February 6, 2009
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Monday, February 09, 2009
Westminster Mayor and Council Agenda for February 9 2009
Westminster Mayor and Council Agenda for February 9 2009
City Council
City Council Members Minutes of City Council Meetings
AGENDA
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of February 9, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Appointment of Neil Ridgely to Tree Commission
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2009
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Modification No. 1 to Letter of Intent – Thomas Beyard
Road Name Change – Thomas Beyard
Road Bed Deed Acceptance – The Overlook at Kings Park Jeff Glass
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Introduction of Ordinance No. 796 – Repeal and Re-enactment of Chapter 20 – “Fiscal Matters” – Marge Wolf
Introduction of Ordinance No. 797 – Amendment of Chapter No. 143-2 Extension of Deadline for Tax Levy – Marge Wolf
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 5, 2009
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 5, 2009
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20090209 Westminster Mayor and Council Agenda for February 9 2009
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
City Council
City Council Members Minutes of City Council Meetings
AGENDA
CITY OF WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of February 9, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
Appointment of Neil Ridgely to Tree Commission
2. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2009
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Modification No. 1 to Letter of Intent – Thomas Beyard
Road Name Change – Thomas Beyard
Road Bed Deed Acceptance – The Overlook at Kings Park Jeff Glass
4. REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR
5. REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
6. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Introduction of Ordinance No. 796 – Repeal and Re-enactment of Chapter 20 – “Fiscal Matters” – Marge Wolf
Introduction of Ordinance No. 797 – Amendment of Chapter No. 143-2 Extension of Deadline for Tax Levy – Marge Wolf
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 5, 2009
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. None as of February 5, 2009
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS
11. ADJOURN
20090209 Westminster Mayor and Council Agenda for February 9 2009
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo
Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo colorized.
February 6, 2009
Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo colorized.
Melinda is awesome!
20090206 MB color OTA Logo
February 6, 2009
Melinda Byrd’s Off Track Art logo colorized.
Melinda is awesome!
20090206 MB color OTA Logo
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/
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