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  • The Diagnosis

    Salisbury News



    Two medical students were walking along the street when they saw an old man walking with his legs spread apart. He was stiff-legged and walking slowly.

    One student said to his friend: "I'm sure that poor old man has Peltry Syndrome. Those people'" [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:05am EST
    by joealbero
  • Debate over blood samples from babies

    Delusional Duck

    A critical safety net for babies — that heelprick of blood taken from every newborn in the U.S. — is facing an ethics attack. After those tiny blood spots are tested for a list of devastating diseases, some states are storing them for years. Scientists consider the leftover samples a treasure, [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:01am EST
  • Texas Sheriff's Exam

    Salisbury News

    A man seeking to join a south Texas Sheriffs dept. is being interviewed. The Sergeant doing the interview says, "Your qualifications all look good, but there is an Attitude Suitability Test that you must take before you can be accepted."

    Then, sliding a service pistol across the desk, he [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:00am EST
    by joealbero
  • As attitudes shift, marijuana classes roll

    Delusional Duck

    This school doesn’t have a problem with students not paying attention. “They’re paying us to come, and our classes are full,” says Jeff Jones, chancellor of the Los Angeles branch of Oaksterdam University, where students learn the business of marijuana from seed to ash. Attitudes are changing as 14 states now have [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:54am EST
  • SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA

    Salisbury News


    FEBRUARY 11, 2010
    CONFERENCE ROOM 306
    GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
    (Times shown for agenda items are estimates only)



    9:30 a.m. Fire Station proposals

    Coastal Venture Properties LLC
    Aloha Properties LLC

    11:00 a.m. Budget amendment – lease/purchase vehicles – Pam Oland
    [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:40am EST
    by joealbero
  • Thank You

    Salisbury News

    Hi Joe, I just wanted to send out an email to you to say thank you so much for what you did for the community with snow removal. Luckily for me, in my neighborhood, we all managed to help each other out to some extent. Most of us dealt with [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:40am EST
    by joealbero
  • YOUNG REPUBLICANS

    Salisbury News


    LSYR
    Monthly Meeting

    The Lower Shore Young Republicans will be holding their monthly club meeting this Wednesday February 10th at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce building, located at 144 East Main Street. The meeting will begin at 6:30 and last about an hour.


    This month we hope [...]

    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:30am EST
    by joealbero
  • MoCo’s Budget Problem

    Maryland Politics Watch

    A recent county budget presentation given by Chief Administrative Officer Tim Firestine to the Montgomery Delegation makes clear that the county’s budget problems are just as serious – and just as intractable – as the state’s.In FY 2011 (which starts on 7/1/10), the county is projected to have $3.679 billion [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:00am EST
  • First Click -- Maryland

    Maryland Moment

    Your daily download of Maryland's top political news and analysis Click here to receive First Click in a morning e-mail. Tuesday, February 9, 2010: The Agenda: Snow stays on the front burner Snow will remain the top political story in Maryland on Tuesday. We can all hope that changes soon, [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 6:45am EST
  • A Comment I Just Had To Share

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 14
    ok first of all let me say something to all you judgemental arrogant self righteous as&*&(*%S out there. my daughter has left her daughter with me due to the lack of being able to take care of her. HOW DARE YOU SPEAK ABOUT A MOTHER LIKE YOU HAVE!!! my daughter [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 6:42am EST
    by joealbero
  • Ten Questions: Brian Murphy

    Red Maryland

    We're starting a new feature here at RedMaryland, where we ask Maryland Republican candidates and leaders ten questions about their races, ideology, politics, etc., and we run their answers. This feature is cleverly named: Ten Questions. First up.....Brian Murphy:


    Name: Brian Murphy
    Office Sought:' [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 12:00am EST
    by Brian Griffiths
  • I Hate To Bring This Up

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 8
    The National Weather Service seems to be avoiding the subject of Ice, but if you will look at the Accuweather forecast, and note the temps involved, and consider that the ground is snow-covered, we need to be ready for FREEZING RAIN.

    Tuesday, Feb 9:
    Mostly cloudy with a coating [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 10:18pm EST
    by joealbero
  • Berliner Comments on Snow Emergency

    Maryland Politics Watch

    County Council Member Roger Berliner, who represents Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac, sent out this email to his constituents tonight. This communication gives the phrase "I feel your pain" new meaning!Special Edition: Snow EmergencyGood evening to you all. This has been a rough couple of days - for everyone. 30 [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 10:00pm EST
  • Leggs Served With Indictment Of Foxwell's Murder

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 13

    BREAKING NEWS: Leggs Served With Indictment Of Foxwell's Murder - Latest News
    by - Innae Park
    02/08/2010

    SALISBURY, Md. - On Tuesday, the latest in the case being built against Thomas Leggs, Jr. will be announced.

    However, on Monday night, Wicomico County state's' [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 7:57pm EST
    by joealbero
  • URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 8

    Winter Storm Watch

    DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY
    334 PM EST MON FEB 8 2010

    ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

    THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH...WHICH [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 7:55pm EST
    by joealbero
  • Sorry Folks

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 4
    Between clearing out driveways and the bad road conditions, today's show just didn't happen. Maybe I'll make it up with a show tomorrow, we'll see. Thanks for understanding.
    ' [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 7:46pm EST
    by joealbero
  • The Senate survey says…

    monoblogue

    Over the last couple weeks I’ve ran a survey of who readers prefer to face Barbara Mikulski this fall. Here are the results of my very non-scientific poll.

    Out of over 100 responses, Dr. Eric Wargotz had 49% of the vote (with 58 votes), with Jim Rutledge being his closest competitor. [...]

    Posted: February 08, 2010, 7:15pm EST
    by Michael
  • Top Blog Posts, January 2010

    Maryland Politics Watch

    Here are the most-viewed blog posts on MPW in January 2010.1. County Considers $4 Million Subsidy to Bring Costco to Wheaton2. MCEA President: Teacher Pension Handoff "Unacceptable"3. Revelations Mount on Costco in Wheaton4. King, Ali Battle over MPW Posts5. Haitian Orphans Need Your Help!6. The Simmons-Kramer Hump-or-Dump Bill7. The Alcohol [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 7:00pm EST
  • Found - Calico Kitty

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 2

    Nanticoke & Upper Ferry Rd.Smart, multicolor (mostly orange) calico cat with no collar found in Upper Ferry Road, Kensington Woods, Nanticoke Road area. Cat showed up outside a home in the area about 10 days ago and is being cared for temporarily while owner is located. Please leave contact info [...]

    Posted: February 08, 2010, 6:16pm EST
    by joealbero
  • City Hall Closed Again

    Capital Punishment

    Number of comments: 0
    Because of inclement weather, Mayor Joshua J. Cohen has declared that city administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Essential employees, however, must report on time. Please, no jokes about essential employees. In a properly run government, all essential positions are filled and all employees are essential. We are [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 6:03pm EST
    by Paul Foer
  • Make It Stop!

    Hedgehog Report

    Global Warming continues unabated. From the National Weather Service:Issued by The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, MD 3:04 pm EST, Mon., Feb. 8, 2010 ... WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR... WHICH IS ... [...]
    Fetched: February 08, 2010, 5:31pm EST
  • Enough Said

    Lost On The Shore

    A Parlor Match

    A Glass of Wine with our Entertainment

    After a hard day at their office, factory or on the road, many Marylanders enjoy a glass of wine with their dancing girls or other entertainment.  But sometimes it’s hard to find the right wine.  Maryland law prescribes [...]

    Posted: February 08, 2010, 5:28pm EST
    by tom
  • Not Your Father's Army

    Carroll Standard

    Most of us Americans have a deep and abiding respect and admiration for our country's fighting men who have served--and are serving--within the US Armed Forces. We appreciate their willingness to put themselves in harm's way for the preservation of our nation's liberty and independence. We honor their sacrifice. Indeed, [...]

    Posted: February 08, 2010, 4:33pm EST
  • Teacher Charged with Pushing Student

    Carroll Standard

    Jeffers Hill Elementary Teacher Faces Assault Charge

    Howard County police have charged a fifth-grade teacher at Jeffers Hill Elementary School in Columbia with pushing a student in the classroom. Tracie Clay, 38, of Laurel, was charged with second-degree assault in an incident involving an 11-year-old girl.

    [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 4:17pm EST
  • CO: Hickenlooper Surges In Gov

    Hedgehog Report

    Democrats chances of holding gubernatorial seat in Colorado look much better in a new poll from Scott Rasmussen.GOVERNOR - COLORADO (Rasmussen) John Hickenlooper (D) 49% Scott McInnis (R) 45%McIniis has lead by 3% in a poll taken just last month by Scott Rasmussen, a 7% swing in a single month. This ... [...]
    Fetched: February 08, 2010, 4:04pm EST
  • NV: Sandoval Leads Reid By Double Digits

    Hedgehog Report

    We had another poll out from Scott Rasmussen, this for the gubernatorial race in Nevada showing Harry Reid's kid trailing the top Republican by double digits. Harry Reid's kid does manage to lead the incumbent Republican Governor who will hopefully lose in the primary.GOVERNOR - NEVADA (Rasmussen) Brian Sandoval (R) ... [...]
    Fetched: February 08, 2010, 2:51pm EST
  • General Assembly plans to resume Tuesday

    Maryland Moment

    The Maryland General Assembly plans to be back in business Tuesday morning after canceling floor sessions Monday night for the first time since 2003. Both the House and Senate are scheduled to convene at 10 a.m., their regular meeting time on Tuesdays, according to an aide to the speaker. Afternoon [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 2:50pm EST
  • WBOC's Jennifer Foxwell Story

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 112

    "Joe,

    I’d like to get your honest opinion on something. And I’m not looking for the limelight here by getting this posted on your blog. WBOC has been ramming it down my/our throats for about a week now of their “exclusive” interview with Sarah" [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 2:49pm EST
    by joealbero
  • Freedom is Freedom for Everyone

    Maryland Politics Watch

    The above quote is one of the most concise and elegant statements in favor of marriage equality that has ever been made. And its author is none other than:Former Vice-President Dick Cheney.In the first of many benefits to follow from the Presiding Officers’ decision to post committee votes online, we [...]
    Posted: February 08, 2010, 2:00pm EST

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