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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
To preserve the American DreamKevin E. Dayhoff
In the early hours of Monday morning my late night meanderings at the keyboard were interrupted by a cryptic message on the police scanner – a motorist had fired on a Carroll County deputy during a traffic stop.
Tom McLaughlin
Chengdu, China – My wife Suriani and I smiled excitedly as we alighted from the taxi at the Panda Research center just a few kilometers from the edge of the town limits of Chengdu. Pandas! Those cute cuddly bears were the reason for our trip and we were finally going to see them.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Missing Rick WeldonRoy Meachum
Rocky Mackintosh had a column Monday. He more or less replaced Rick Weldon on TheTentacle.com.
Farrell Keough
If tomorrow were Election Day, who would you vote to represent you? Most of us have our jobs, careers, or businesses to run and have not given the various candidates much thought.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Governing Frederick County – Part 1Earl 'Rocky' Mackintosh
It's been quite a few years since I last wrote something for TheTentacle.com. As some readers may know, I started a blog several weeks ago called the MacRo Report Blog (www.macroreportblog.com), and the response has been terrific; so I appreciate the invitation to pontificate in more than one place on the web!
Michael Kurtianyk
After a slow week politically the week before, this week began with a bang up breakfast meeting. I was invited, along with other candidates, to the monthly general membership meeting of the Frederick County Builders Association and Land Use Council.
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Today is the 233 birthday of the global symbol of freedom, the United States Flag. Have you put yours out as yet?
Friday, June 11, 2010
“Tip” O’Neill Proven RightRoy Meachum
Attempting to assert themselves as powerful, the main media keep tripping up. The cacophony from New York and Washington newsrooms has a weird cast.
Joe Charlebois
Things would just be better if the Jewish people would just go home. So, where’s home?
John W. Ashbury
As a public service TheTentacle.com will publish every Friday the list of candidates who have filed for the various elective offices which will appear on the ballot in the September Primary Election. If errors appear, please notify me at info@thetentacle.com. This list is as of 5 P.M. June 10, 2010.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Oil Oil OverPatricia A. Kelly
I didn’t want to hear about it and still don’t. I keep my eyes averted slightly as I watch television, afraid I’ll see another oil-soaked pelican.
Adam Avery
The results of the upcoming election for the Board of County Commissioners will determine the direction of Frederick County for many years to come. Despite Friends of Frederick's attempt to make this election about growth, residents should consider two pressing issues: reducing expenses by reducing the role of government and creating jobs close to home.
Derek Shackelford
Life is filled with transition. No one stays on top forever. What comes up must come down. No matter how long someone is at their best, our hope is that they will always stay there.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
What the Helen Happened?Kevin E. Dayhoff
Count me among the many who were profoundly offended at the remarks uttered by the curiously curmudgeon – White House correspondent Helen Thomas – to Rabbi David Nesenoff and his 17-year-old son, on May 27.
Tom McLaughlin
Chengdu, China – I have always been an antique seeker, and to my delight, my wife also enjoys the challenge of finding treasures. We are always aware that fakes are often sold both here and in America and follow the age old adage of “buyer beware,” one of the many sayings of Confucius.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Exit Helen Thomas, Journalism IconRoy Meachum
Monday while going into Safeway, the radio said Helen Thomas resigned from her last post, as a Hearst Syndicate columnist.
Nick Diaz
As the 50th anniversary of my arrival on these American shores approaches, I feel compelled to relate some of the stories of my half-century as an exile of Fidel Castro’s Cuba. Many of these personal, family, and political experiences have been surfacing in my mind recently, as I’m going deeper into a nostalgic mood.
Monday, June 7, 2010
EDITOR”S NOTE:John W. Ashbury
At the request of Rick Weldon I am posting today a statement I received from him regarding an uproar over a column of his posted on Monday May 31, 2010. If you would like to comment on either Mr. Weldon’s statement below, or on the column of May 31, please send them to info@thetentacle.com.
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
President Barack Obama may not have been my choice, but I also don’t think he’s unfit, unqualified, or unworthy of the office of President of the United States. The “Birthers,” conspiracy nuts, and ultra conservatives, who suggest otherwise, sound a little goofy.
Michael Kurtianyk
In case anyone missed it, the current Board of County Commissioners has voted 4-1 to raise impact fees beginning July 1 as follows:
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