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• What Say You Now Mr. & Mrs. American Citizen?
• DNC Head Spins Hillary Investigation Into 'Security Inquiry'
• New York City’s Real-Life Superhero Civil War
• Fmr. Top DOJ Official: Clinton Likely Committed ‘Biggest Violation of Federal Records Act in History’
• List of Hillary Clinton scandals
• CNN: Group Gives Only 2 Percent of Donations for Vietnam Vets to Charity
• US Treasury Quashes Saudi Threat of Dumping Treasuries
• Forbes: Remittances to Mexico Worth More Than Double Oil Revenue
• 'The Wire' actor arrested for allegedly attacking Sanders supporter
• Subject: Congressman: Classified Details of Iran’s Treatment of U.S. Sailors Will Shock Nation
• Phoenix Artists Sue City Over LGBT Non-Discrimination Law
• Welcome To The Eastern Shore
• Underemployment is worse than official stats suggest
• Trump Gets Game-Changing News From New York... Hillary Camp Stunned
• Gay pastor apologizes, says Whole Foods cake slur a hoax
• Joint Investigation - DSP and DOJ Charged 13 in Operation “Duck Hunt”
• City of Salisbury Money NOT well spent
• Lost Dog In Salisbury
• Black Lives Matter activists destroy ‘Blue Lives Matter’ display at Dartmouth College
• Maryland Addressing Lack of Health Care for Hispanics
• Record Low Temperature Set In Salisbury
• Maryland: 83 Percent of Obamacare Enrollments Are Medicaid
• WCSO Press Releases May 17, 2016
• Cancer Patient Receives First Penis Transplant in U.S.
• Maryland students and lawmakers push Hogan to sign college affordability bill
• Becoming Citizens To Vote Against Trump
• Young People Aren't Buying What Democrats Are Selling
• WBOC, Do You Know What Day/Date It Is?
• Bison calf rescued in 'misguided' attempt is euthanized
• Fair Is Fair
• Ninth Circuit: Right to Bear Arms Includes Right to Acquire Arms
• Obama doesn’t think rapists, armed robbers, drug dealers are criminals
• Md. Man Pleads Guilty to Getting Dead Sister-In-Law’s Pension, Marrying Elderly Woman Twice in Fraud Scheme
• Canterbury Bells Garden Pro Flowers Sucks
• Church Event: Indoor Yard Sale
• Man Dressed as Woman Arrested for Spying Into Mall Bathroom Stall, Police Say
• THE CLINTON BODY BAGS
• Bernie Sanders destroys Hillary Clinton in debate on Vermont gun laws
• Wicomico Outbuilding Fire Johnson Road
• Our Immigration Policy Is Not Only Unjust - It’s Un-American
• State seeks $700,000 in penalties from massage parlor owner
• Experienced, higher ranking soldiers getting the ax from Army
• Goodson Files Motions To Dismiss Charges
• Liz Wheeler: "Let's Man-Hate!"
• Police chief regrets not reaching Md. gunman sooner
• Are These The Final, Doomed Days Of The American Mall?
• Human vs. machine story drones on
• Dump truck driver pleads guilty to attempted murder of police officers
• The Shock-Jock Candidate
• Welcome To The NEW America
• Why I Refuse Unnecessary Health Care
• Democrat Convention Schedule Update
• Officer testifies for the prosecution in Freddie Gray case
• State Police to use Private Social Network for Neighborhoods
• Ocean City Decides Against Rec Sponsorships From West OC’s Chick-fil-A
• Jeff Daniels Goes 'Will McAvoy' on Trump
• Welcome To The Eastern Shore
• Wicomico County Budget Sessions
• A Message To Salisbury Residents
• Salisbury Police Chief Duncan Loves Military Surplus Sales
• Structure Fire In Salisbury
• Coming Soon
• Any Questions?
• North SBY Walmart Is Not An Address...

What Say You Now Mr. & Mrs. American Citizen? Posted: 17 May 2016 09:00 PM PDT

DNC Head Spins Hillary Investigation Into 'Security Inquiry' Posted: 17 May 2016 08:30 PM PDT

New York City’s Real-Life Superhero Civil War Posted: 17 May 2016 08:00 PM PDT New York City's real-life superhero scene has family feuds, too. UPDATE: The New York Initiative reached out to The Daily Beast to dispute Chris Pollak's characterization of their group and provided the following statement via Krystal Marx, aka "Temper" (her alias within the Initiative/Real-Life Superhero world): "The New York Initiative (NYI) is not only operational, it is a growing branch of the international Initiative Collective - a grassroots volunteer organization with branches in California, Illinois, Tennessee, Washington state, Virginia, Massachusetts and the U.K. Christopher 'Dark Guardian' Pollack is a former NYI member who left on bad terms, but we wish him well." A supporter of the New York Initiative, who asked to remain anonymous, added in an email to The Daily Beast, "I work with the NYI, who unlike the article inaccurately states are NOT disbanded. The NYI is part of a larger effort and is currently run by a two-time Iraqi veteran." He also noted that "there IS no war" and added that the NYI "is obviously trying to to good in the world." It was an overcast afternoon on a gray street in Manhattan's Financial District, and the Dark Guardian was out to recruit more superheros for his new justice league. Dark Guardian—the alter-ego of Chris Pollak, martial arts instructor by day, civilian watchdog by night—has a flair for the dramatic. He was dolled up in red nylon pants, a utility belt (contents: red flashlight, first aid kit), and a red bulletproof vest with his personal insignia: the letters "DG" in Superman-style font. Pollak/Dark Guardian is a so-called real-life superhero, a community crime-fighter who has spent years patrolling New York's streets in his unorthodox uniform. His current super-crew is a team of four or five superheroes, though he used to run with the New York Initiative—you might know them from the HBO documentary Superheroes, which followed the loosely organized vigilante network as they patrolled their cities for scofflaws. But recently Pollack became disenchanted with his former pals. More

Fmr. Top DOJ Official: Clinton Likely Committed ‘Biggest Violation of Federal Records Act in History’ Posted: 17 May 2016 07:30 PM PDT Dan Metcalfe was the Founding Director of the Justice Department's Office of Information and Privacy (1981-2007). Metcalfe was essentially "the federal government's chief information-disclosure 'guru.'" When most people hear the phrase, "violates the law," or "is contrary to law," or perhaps even the word "unlawful," they tend to think that the conduct involved is a violation of some criminal law for which there are criminal penalties. But some laws and legal obligations are only civil in nature, for which there exist only monetary or administrative sanctions at best. Such is the case with federal records laws such as the Federal Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act, which govern the conduct of federal employees and officials, even that of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. What's more, the civil sanctions provided in these laws can be applied only to people who still remain federal employees at the time at which their violation is discovered and acted upon. In other words, if you violate these laws and then leave government service quickly enough, you are beyond the reach of their penalties. Indeed, a common refrain among political appointees during the latter part of the George W. Bush Administration was: "That's OK, because by the time anyone finds out about it, we'll be long gone." More

List of Hillary Clinton scandals Posted: 17 May 2016 07:00 PM PDT

CNN: Group Gives Only 2 Percent of Donations for Vietnam Vets to Charity Posted: 17 May 2016 06:30 PM PDT Only a small percentage of the $29 million raised by the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation has gone to actually help veterans, CNN reports. The foundation, headed up by two military veterans, President Thomas Burch and Vice President David Kaufman, brought in $8.6 million in donations for what its website says is used for "aiding, supporting and benefiting America's veterans and their families." Burch and Kaufman each took salaries of $65,000 from that. But the bulk of the $8.6 million – a total of $7.7 million – went to paid telephone fundraisers. More

US Treasury Quashes Saudi Threat of Dumping Treasuries Posted: 17 May 2016 06:00 PM PDT A secret US-Saudi deal from 1973 falls apart. Ever since the US made a secret deal with Saudi Arabia in 1973 to end the oil embargo, the Treasury Department has never disclosed Saudi Arabia's holdings of US Treasury securities. "It's among concessions that U.S. administrations made over the years to maintain America's strategic relationship with the Saudi royal family and access to the kingdom's oil reserves," Bloomberg News explained, after it had successfully pushed the Treasury via a Freedom-of-Information Act request into finally disclosing the data. So today, the Treasury released the data on Saudi Arabia for the first time. It's a doozie: a lot smaller than the number that had been bandied about in the media. More

Forbes: Remittances to Mexico Worth More Than Double Oil Revenue Posted: 17 May 2016 05:30 PM PDT The money Mexican workers send home from the United States is Mexico's top source of foreign income and represents more than twice the value of crude oil exports, according to a new report. A Forbes story quotes José Alfredo Coutiño, Moody's Director for Latin America, as saying the remittances — which have come under fire by presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump — account for a lot of money in Mexico. "Remittances surpassed crude oil revenues for the first time in history in December of 2014," Coutiño told Forbes. "Since then, remittances have continued to increase even to the point of representing more than twice the value of crude oil exports since December of 2015." More here

'The Wire' actor arrested for allegedly attacking Sanders supporter Posted: 17 May 2016 05:00 PM PDT Wendell Pierce, known for playing Detective William "Bunk" Moreland on HBO's "The Wire," faces a misdemeanor charge after allegedly attacking a supporter of Democratic presidential candidateBernie Sanders. Witnesses at the Loews Hotel in Atlanta told TMZthat Pierce, a supporter of Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton, became angry with a woman on Saturday night who said she backed the Vermont senator. According to TMZ, Pierce, who's 52, pushed her boyfriend and then grabbed the woman's hair and hit her. The couple then went back to their room and called security, who contacted police. Pierce was arrested and charged with simple battery, The New York Times reported. He was released on $1,000 bail. More

Subject: Congressman: Classified Details of Iran’s Treatment of U.S. Sailors Will Shock Nation Posted: 17 May 2016 04:30 PM PDT The classified details behind Iran's treatment of several U.S. sailors who were captured by the Islamic Republic during a tense standoff earlier this year are likely to shock the nation, according to one member of the House Armed Services Committee, who disclosed to the Washington Free Beacon that these details are currently being withheld by the Obama administration. Rep. Randy Forbes (R., Va.) told the Free Beacon in an interview that the Obama administration is still keeping details of the maritime incident under wraps. It could be a year or longer before the American public receives a full accounting of the incident, in which several U.S. sailors were abducted at gunpoint by the Iranian military. "I've had a full classified briefing" from military officials, Forbes told the Free Beacon. "It could be as long as a year before we actually get that released." Details of the abduction are likely to start an uproar in the nation and call into question the Obama administration's handling of the incident, which many experts say violated international and maritime law. "I think that when the details actually come out, most Americans are going to be kind of taken aback by the entire incident, both how Iran handled it and how we handled it," Forbes disclosed. "I think that's going to be huge cause for concern for most Americans. That's why I've encouraged members of Congress to get that briefing so they do know exactly what did take place." Forbes suggested that Iran's treatment of the U.S. sailors—which included filming them crying and forcing them to apologize at gunpoint—may have been much worse than what has been publicly reported. More

Phoenix Artists Sue City Over LGBT Non-Discrimination Law Posted: 17 May 2016 04:00 PM PDT Two artists at a Phoenix calligraphy studio are suing the city over its non-discrimination law, saying they fear they could face jail or other penalties if they refuse to create art for same-sex weddings. Lawyers for the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom filed the lawsuit last Thursday for evangelical Christians Joanna Duka and Breanna Koski, co-owners of Brush & Nib Studio, the Arizona Republic reports. No gay couple has filed a complaint against them, The Arizona Republic reports. "We fully expect to have a hearing in the next few weeks on our motion for preliminary injunction and to have the Arizona superior court grant our motion and vindicate the free speech and religious liberty rights of our clients," lawyer Jon Scruggs tells The Daily Caller. More

Welcome To The Eastern Shore Posted: 17 May 2016 03:30 PM PDT

Underemployment is worse than official stats suggest Posted: 17 May 2016 03:00 PM PDT Underemployment in the U.S. is worse than the most commonly cited figures suggest, a new analysis published by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors concludes. Researchers at the central bank published a note Monday saying that the Bureau of Labor Statistics figures on the number of workers forced into part-time work "substantially underestimates underemployment along the dimension of hours people are actually working." In other words, there are more people who would like more work than is captured in the monthly jobs report. More

Trump Gets Game-Changing News From New York... Hillary Camp Stunned Posted: 17 May 2016 02:30 PM PDT First, Donald Trump won the New York primary by such a wide margin that it propelled him to the GOP nomination. Now, it seems that a massive move by a major state third party could put the Empire State into play for the general election. According to Newsmax, the New York Conservative Party will officially endorse Trump for the presidency with "overwhelming" support, something that could spell trouble for Hillary Clinton in the general election. The Conservative Party was founded in 1962, based on the fact that New York's Republican Party politicians — in particular its governor, Nelson Rockefeller, widely seen as one of the first RINOs — weren't conservative enough. More

Gay pastor apologizes, says Whole Foods cake slur a hoax Posted: 17 May 2016 02:00 PM PDT Brown said in a statement Monday morning that he was "wrong to pursue this matter and use the media to perpetuate this story." "I want to apologize to Whole Foods and its team members for questioning the company's commitment to its values, and especially the baker associate who I understand was put in a terrible position because of my actions," Brown said in his statement Monday. Brown continued, "I apologize to the LGBT community for diverting attention from real issues. I also want to apologize to my partner, my family, my church family, and my attorney." More

Joint Investigation - DSP and DOJ Charged 13 in Operation “Duck Hunt” Posted: 17 May 2016 08:23 PM PDT 23 cars seized with a total value over $250,000.00.   Kent and Sussex County- On May 11th 2016, members of the Delaware State Police Sussex Drug Unit (SDU), Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), and the Sussex County Attorney General's Office concluded a two year long investigation of a criminal organization which engaged in large scale heroin distribution and money laundering. A total of thirteen agencies were involved in the investigation.  The following additional special units within the Delaware State Police participated:  Sussex, Kent and New Castle County Drug Units; Sussex, Kent, and New Castle County Governor's Task Force Units, Intelligence Unit, Special Operations Response Team. Federal participating agencies that assisted with the investigation include, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Homeland Security Investigations Unit (HSI) and the National Guard Counter Drug Task Force.  Local law enforcement participating agencies include Department of Correction, Probation and Parole, Georgetown Police Department, Seaford Police Department, Smyrna Police Department, Dover Police Department, Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE), Delaware Division of Revenue Criminal Investigative Unit, Dover Downs Casino and Surveillance Unit.  The investigation revealed Deangelo Mcglotten was the ring leader for the heroin distribution into Kent and Sussex Counties along with his closest associates, Timothy Felix and Adrian Coverdale.  In addition to the heroin distribution network, the investigation revealed the illegal proceeds of the drug organization were being laundered by Salman Choudhary through casinos, businesses, and personal properties.  Eleven Suspects were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury as part of the investigation. The arrest operation was initiated with seven search and seizure warrants being executed throughout Kent and Sussex Counties by the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) SWAT, and the additional above units of the Delaware State Police. The operation disrupted the flow of heroin into the communities of Kent and Sussex Counties.  The organization supplied several drug markets in Sussex County including Chandler Heights, Meadowbridge, Coverdale, and Oak Orchard.  In total, thirteen suspects were charged with 77 criminal offenses as part of the overall investigation. Search warrants were executed on two separate occasions during the investigation.  On January 13th, 2016 a search and seizure warrant was executed at Deangelo Mcglotten's residence, located in the 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville.  Another was executed on an Acura MDX linked to Mcglotten.  The following evidence was seized as part of this investigation on January 13th 2016: 42,250 bags of heroin or approximately 633 grams of heroin $7740.00 A stolen 9 mm handgun A Marlin 30-30 rifle On May 11th 2016, seven search and seizure warrants were executed at the following locations: 2000 block of Woodyard Road, Harrington, DE 12,000 block of Beach Highway, Greenwood, DE 16,000 block of Progress School Road, Bridgeville, DE 300 block of James Street, Georgetown, DE 400 block of Central Park Drive, Harrington, DE 400 block of South Washington Street, Milford, DE 200 block of Aspen Drive, Cheswold, DE The following evidence was seized during the final arrest operation where seven search warrants were executed on May 11th 2016: 74,425 bags of heroin or approximately 1,116 grams of heroin $200,000 was seized which includes cash and seized assets from numerous accounts Approximately $50,000.00 in jewelry 3 Ruger 9mm handguns A Raven Arms .25mm handgun A M4 Carbine Rifle 23 vehicles total value approximately $250,000 The drug seizure on May 11th 2016 is one of the largest single seizure of pre-packaged heroin in state history netting more than 74,000 bags of heroin, which has a $740,000.00 street value.  The total heroin seizure for the overall investigation is 116,675 bags or approximately 1749 grams of heroin with a street value of $1,166,750.00.  Following lists the names of the suspect identified as part of the organization who were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury: Deangelo Mcglotten, 31 of Felton, (photo attached) – 17 Charges Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  4 counts of Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering, Fraud and false statements makes and subscribes a false return statement docum., Possess, Purchase, Own or Control a Firearm/Destructive Weapon If previously Convicted, Possess, Purchase Own Control Firearm, Ammo by Person Prohibited Prior Violent Crime or Felony, Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possess a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, 2 counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Receiving a Stolen Firearm. Committed in default of $1,000,000.00 cash bond. Patrick Cirwithian, 30 of  Greenwood, (photo attached) Maintaining a Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Organized Crime and Racketeering Committed in default of $350,000.00 Cash Bond Adrian Coverdale, 34 of Blades, (photo attached) Manufactures, Delivers, PWID a Controlled Substance in Tier 4 Quantity, Possesses a Controlled Substance in a Tier 5 Quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd Degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering. Committed in default of $400,000.00 Cash Bond Timothy Felix, 30 of Dover, (photo attached) Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, two counts of Drug Dealing, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree, Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering.  Committed in default of $750,000.00 Cash Bond Tina Mosley, 51 of Greenwood, (photo attached) Maintaining Drug Property, Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering. Committed in default of $750,000.00 Cash Bond. Salman Choudhary, 37 of Georgetown, (photo attached) Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax, and two counts of Failure to File Return. Committed in default of $1.7 Million Cash Bond The following Suspects were charged and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court: Daniel Montalvo-Rosado, 29 of Wilmington, (photo attached) Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity and Conspiracy 2nd degree. Committed in default of $200,000.00 Cash Bond Christian Cortes, 27 of Wilmington, (photo attached) Operate Unregistered MV, No Valid License, Fail Trans T/R and No Insurance. Committed in default of $200,000.00 Cash Bond *The following suspects were indicted by the Sussex County Grand Jury in connection with this investigation have NOT been located at this time (ALL PHOTOS HAVE BEEN LABELED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PICTURE WITH OFFENDER'S NAME): Linda Mcglotten, 49 of Milford, (photo attached) Racketeering and Money Laundering. Reginald Mcglotten, 30 of Millsboro, (photo attached) Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering. Obrien Morris, 26 of Millsboro, (photo attached) Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity, Possesses a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity, 2 counts of Criminal Solicitation 2nd degree, Conspiracy 2nd degree,  Money Laundering, Organized Crime and Racketeering. Luis Manzanet-Garlaza, 27 of Milford, (photo attached) Manufactures, delivers, PWID a controlled substance in Tier 4 quantity,  Conspiracy 2nd degree and Organized Crime and Racketeering. Sohail Zeeshan, 39 of Rehoboth Beach, (photo attached) Organized Crime and Racketeering, three counts of Money Laundering, two counts of Fraud and False Statement Makes and Subscribes a False Return Statement Document. Luis Manzanet-Garlaza has ties to Milford, Delaware, Northern New Jersey, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Delaware State Police are requesting any information that may lead to the location and arrest of these subjects. If anyone has any information in reference to the location of the listed wanted subjects, they are asked to contact Sgt. M. Dawson at 302-752-3815.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP." Below is a list of statements provided by agencies involved in the operation: Delaware Department of Justice - Attorney General's Office: "Heroin is a serious, serious problem in Delaware right now and all of law enforcement is working together to combat it," said Attorney General Matt Denn. "This operation puts a significant dent in the heroin traffic in the southern part of the state and is another example of how the close working relationship between our office and Delaware State Police, as well as other agencies, can make a difference and make Delaware a safer place. Along with the Delaware State Police who worked diligently on this case, I would also recognize Deputy Attorneys General Rebecca Anderson, Christopher Hutchison, Michael Tipton, and Adam Gelof for leading the DOJ side of this very complicated and noteworthy investigation, and I thank State Prosecutor Kathy Jennings, and Chief Sussex County Prosecutor Peggy Marshall for their leadership in this important case." Matt Denn Attorney General Delaware State Police:  "This investigation targeted a criminal organization responsible for large scale heroin distribution and money laundering in Kent and Sussex County. The presence of drugs and drug dealers in our communities invariably leads to an increase in crimes such as robberies and thefts and has a significant impact on the health and safety of our communities. The success of this drug investigation would not have been realized if it were not for the cooperation between all of the agencies involved. The large amount of drugs seized and the drug traffickers that were arrested would have continued to plague our communities. Thank you to all of our Troopers all of the Federal, State and local agencies and the Department of Justice for their excellent teamwork and collaboration on this investigation. All of our agencies remain committed to working with our communities to reduce violent crime and drug trafficking throughout the State of Delaware." Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Superintendent of Delaware State Police Division of Gaming Enforcement: "The results were only possible with everyone providing information and support.  It began as a possible money laundering case and evolved into one of the largest heroin seizures in state along with other asset seizures throughout Sussex County to include money, property and guns.  The success of this operation was only possible with the full commitment of all our partners in law enforcement along with those in public and private sector.  Thank you to everyone who assisted our efforts to reduce the impact that heroin has on our communities and remove violent criminals from our streets." Greg Nolt Director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement

City of Salisbury Money NOT well spent Posted: 17 May 2016 01:30 PM PDT It says 'sponsored' at the top which means they paid to advertise this event. Look at how many people are interested in the event and how many are going to this event.

Lost Dog In Salisbury Posted: 17 May 2016 01:24 PM PDT Hi Joe This dog is missing in Salisbury after a bad accident on Sunday on the bypass.  She was last spotted near the Rt 50 exit. She was in the car during the accident and may be injured . Could you possibly post her on your blog and ask for help finding her? The owners name is Alysia her phone number is 443-599-3686 or 443-599-3674.

Black Lives Matter activists destroy ‘Blue Lives Matter’ display at Dartmouth College Posted: 17 May 2016 01:00 PM PDT Blue lives, black lives, yes, all lives matter. The Dartmouth College Republicans received permission from the college to put up a "Blue Lives Matter" display honoring law-enforcement work during National Police Week. After just one day, the display was completely removed and replaced with Black Lives Matter signs, according to the Dartmouth Review, a conservative newspaper. On Thursday, May 12, after a three-week process to gain access to the bulletin board, the College Republicans put up their display. By 9 a.m. the following morning, social media was buzzing about the display. "News of the display gained traction on social media," the Dartmouth Review reported. "One post stated in reference to the bulletin board, 'In case recent news about inclusivity and diversity had you fooled, Dartmouth is still racist. Located in the student center atrium.' " Then, by 11 a.m., a group of students at the New Hampshire college had taken the display down completely, replacing it with four fliers that said, "You cannot co-opt the movement against state violence to memorialize its perpetrators. #blacklivesmatter," according to Dartmouth Review. The college intervened, and told the Black Lives Matter protesters they were in violation of college policy for taking down the display because the College Republicans had rightfully reserved it. The protesters said they were aware of their violation, but they refused to stand down. More

Maryland Addressing Lack of Health Care for Hispanics Posted: 17 May 2016 12:30 PM PDT HYATTSVILLE, Md. - Maryland's Hispanic community has grown to about 10 percent of the total population, and many don't have health insurance. A collaborative effort is under way in Maryland to provide health care to those who can't afford it. The focus is on Prince George's County, which has the highest rate of uninsured residents in Maryland. In the Hispanic community, about 87 percent of adults lack medical insurance. La Clínica del Pueblo and Doctors Community Hospital have teamed up to offer preventive and specialty care at a new location next to the Prince George's Plaza Metro Station. More

Record Low Temperature Set In Salisbury Posted: 17 May 2016 12:00 PM PDT

Maryland: 83 Percent of Obamacare Enrollments Are Medicaid Posted: 17 May 2016 11:30 AM PDT The Maryland Health Connection is the state's Obamacare Marketplace. Monday, an agency press release noted that Maryland "has cut by 40 percent the number of Marylanders who were eligible for private insurance coverage when the state marketplace began three years ago." However, the breakdown of that statistic reveals that only 165,000 out of more than one million sign-ups are non-Medicaid enrollments. When the exchange opened three years ago, an estimated 405,000 people were eligible for private coverage. Three years later, that number has fallen to 240,000. But the press release notes that including Medicaid over one million have been enrolled in through the Maryland Health Connection. This puts the number of Medicaid sign-ups around 83 to 84 percent and private coverage around only 16 to 17 percent. Maryland also notes in the press release that, including Medicaid, ninety percent of those enrolled through the exchange received either subsidized or free coverage: More

WCSO Press Releases May 17, 2016 Posted: 17 May 2016 11:15 AM PDT Brumskin, James Incident: Child Support Date of Incident: 13 May 2016 Location: Salisbury, MD Suspect: James L. Brumskin, 25, Salisbury, MD Narrative: On 13 May 2016 at 6:55 PM a deputy located James Brumskin at a location in Salisbury and took him into custody on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued after Brumskin failed to appear for a Constructive Criminal Contempt hearing in a Child Support Case. The deputy transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was detained without bond pending an appearance in front of a Circuit Court Judge. Charges: Failure to Appear Walker, Marvin Incident: Theft Date of Incident: 14 May 2016 Location: Salisbury, MD Suspect: Marvin Thomas Walker, 43, Salisbury, MD Narrative: On 14 May 2016 at 12:25 AM, a deputy located Marvin Walker at a location in Salisbury and took him into custody on the charges of felony theft and theft scheme. It was alleged that Walker took a check book that belonged to another subject and proceeded to write checks and cash them at Salisbury area establishments back in 2013. Walker was identified as the culprit in this case and a warrant was obtained but Walker was not located until now. The amount of checks written totaled just over $2,400.00. Following his arrest, the deputy transported Walker to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Walker in the Detention Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond. Charges: Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 and Theft Scheme Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Date of Incident: 13 May 2016 Location: 31000 block of Mt. Olive Road, Salisbury, MD Suspect: David William Noonan Jr., 43, Salisbury, MD Narrative: On 13 May 2016 6:40 PM a deputy responded to a reported vehicle in a ditch in the 31000 block of Mt. Olive Road in Salisbury. Upon arrival the deputy made contact with the operator, David Noonan and detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The odor, along with other indicators prompted the deputy to conduct sobriety testing on Noonan after which he placed Noonan under arrest for DUI. During subsequent processing, Noonan submitted to a breath test with the result being .10. Noonan was released upon the issuance of citations. Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Incident: Warrant Arrest Date of Incident: 14 May 2016 Location: 32000 block of Johnson Road, Salisbury, MD Suspect: Tammy Sue Hensley, 46, Salisbury, MD Narrative: On 14 May 2016 at 12:21 PM a deputy arrested Tammy Sue Hensley on an outstanding District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued after Hensley failed to appear for a case where she had been charged with theft and resisting arrest. The deputy transported Hensley to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Hensley in the Detention Center in lieu of a bond of $5,000.00. Charges: Failure to Appear Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Date of Incident: 14 May 2016 Location: 1400 block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD Suspect: Tracy Lee Matsatsos Jr., 30, Salisbury, MD Narrative: On 14 May 2016 at 5:53 PM, a deputy responded to a reported single vehicle collision in the 1400 block of Jersey Road. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the operator, Tracy Matsatsos who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and was slurring his words. Matsatsos told the deputy that Matsatsos didn't even know how he got there. The deputy initiated sobriety testing after which the deputy placed Matsatsos under arrest for DUI. During subsequent processing, Matsatsos submitted to a breath test with a result of .14. Matsatsos was released upon the issuance of citations. Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Cancer Patient Receives First Penis Transplant in U.S. Posted: 17 May 2016 11:00 AM PDT BOSTON (AP) — A cancer patient has received the first penis transplant in the United States, a Boston hospital said Monday. Massachusetts General Hospital has confirmed that Thomas Manning of Halifax, Massachusetts, received the transplanted penis in a 15-hour procedure last week. The organ was transplanted from a deceased donor. The New York Times first reported the transplant Monday. Dr. Curtis Cetrulo, who helped lead the surgical team, tells the newspaper that normal urination should be possible for the 64-year-old Manning in a few weeks, with sexual function possible in weeks to months. The Times reports most of Manning's penis was removed during his battle with penile cancer. The world's first penis transplant was performed at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in December 2014. More

Maryland students and lawmakers push Hogan to sign college affordability bill Posted: 17 May 2016 10:30 AM PDT A small group of students and two top Democratic lawmakers called on Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Monday to sign a bill that they say will help make college more affordable for thousands of students. Hogan (R) is scheduled to hold his final bill-signing ceremony Thursday, and it remained unclear Monday whether the governor will sign a bill that provides a tax credit of as much as $5,000 for residents who have a student loan debt that exceeds $20,000 and creates a small matching-fund program for families who use the state's college saving program. "Helping to relieve student debt for Maryland families is a smart investment for the state. It's a smart investment that I hope Governor Hogan makes," said Marc Szczepaniak, a student at University of Maryland Baltimore County. Szczepaniak said it is a "real struggle" for many of his friends who are saddled with student loans and are anxious about how they will repay them. More

Becoming Citizens To Vote Against Trump Posted: 17 May 2016 10:00 AM PDT Obama is paying for it all with a $10 Million Grant, and WAIVING the $680 application fee! Read more HERE

Young People Aren't Buying What Democrats Are Selling Posted: 17 May 2016 09:53 AM PDT

WBOC, Do You Know What Day/Date It Is? Posted: 17 May 2016 09:45 AM PDT

Bison calf rescued in 'misguided' attempt is euthanized Posted: 17 May 2016 09:37 AM PDT You know what they say about the road to hell and good intentions? Well, the folks at the National Park Service are urging you, begging you, harshly warning you to leave the bison alone. Even if you do find a baby one wandering around and load him into your car, thinking the poor calf is cold. That's what a father-son duo did a couple of days ago at Yellowstone National Park when they spotted a newborn bison and thought it was cold and lost. Wrong move. Rangers called their "good intentions" misplaced. Because what happened after the pair drove the calf to a park facility is where the "road to hell" part comes in. More

Fair Is Fair Posted: 17 May 2016 09:30 AM PDT

Ninth Circuit: Right to Bear Arms Includes Right to Acquire Arms Posted: 17 May 2016 09:23 AM PDT The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Monday that the right to bear arms has historically included the right to acquire them, and remanded the case of Teixeira v. County of Alameda to the lower court. Teixeira revolves around Alameda County zoning rules for incorporated areas that not only require a gun store owner to obtain requisite local, state, and federal permits for the business, but also make sure "the proposed location of the business is not within five hundred feet of a '[r]esidentially zoned district; elementary, middle or high school; pre-school or day care center; other firearms sales business; or liquor stores or establishments in which liquor is served.'" After being denied the requisite county permits to open "Valley Guns and Ammo" — due to complaints of persons within 500 feet of the proposed business — Plaintiff John Teixeira contended that the "500-foot rule" was tantamount to a backdoor ban on gun stores. And while there was some question over the exact distance between the proposed store and some of those who complained, the issue for Teixeira turned on the right of due process and other rights protected by the Second Amendment. More

Obama doesn’t think rapists, armed robbers, drug dealers are criminals Posted: 17 May 2016 09:15 AM PDT It's only May, but I think I've found the euphemism of the year: According to Team Obama, criminals should now be declared "justice-involved individuals." The neo-Orwellianism comes to us from the bizarre flurry of last-minute diktats, regulations and bone-chilling threats collectively known to fanboys as Obama's Gorgeous Goodbye. In another of those smiley-faced, but deeply sinister, "Dear Colleague" letters sent to universities and college this week, Obama's Education Secretary John King discouraged colleges from asking applicants whether they were convicted criminals. An accompanying pamphlet was called "Beyond the Box: Increasing Access to Higher Education for Justice-Involved Individuals." So rapists, burglars, armed robbers and drug dealers aren't criminals anymore. These folks are simply "involved" with "justice," according to Obamanoids. Maybe they're right: "Criminals" is an inherently disparaging term that leads to stigmatization and decreased access to Eugene O'Neill seminars. But don't we need to retroactively reconfigure how we think of those unfortunate souls who found themselves pursued by harsh enforcers of restrictive behavioral norms? When you think about it, Jack the Ripper was merely a "cutlery-involved individual" while Jeffrey Dahmer was simply a "unconventional dietary-options-involved individual." Colleges generally ask whether applicants have criminal records, and for excellent reason. Parents probably don't want their eager young freshperson daughter Molly living across the hall from a rapist — I mean, sexual-justice-involved individual. King notes that when you ask college applicants about whether they brutalized, mugged or otherwise committed outrages against their fellow human beings, the ugly specter of "disparate impact" arises. The black crime rate is higher than the white crime rate, so the "Are you a criminal?" question is bound to do injury to blacks, or so goes the reasoning. Obama is fighting the war for criminals to get closer to you on several fronts. Last month, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, he went after landlords, threatening them with penalties if they barred criminals from living in their buildings. In November, Obama unilaterally ordered federal agencies to strike the box asking applicants whether they had committed crimes and referred to criminals as "folks." This would be the same president who on Oct. 25, 2010, referred to Republicans as "enemies" and suggested voters should "punish" them. Convicted rapists? They're just "folks." More

Md. Man Pleads Guilty to Getting Dead Sister-In-Law’s Pension, Marrying Elderly Woman Twice in Fraud Scheme Posted: 17 May 2016 09:07 AM PDT BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A Maryland man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after stealing more than $100,000 in Social Security benefits and fraudulently receiving nearly $600,000 in pension benefits over the course of 15 years. According to his guilty plea, 58-year-old Calelah John Lattisaw of New Carrollton began receiving Supplemental Security Income through the Social Security Administration for a disability in February 1993. In 1997, Lattisaw was living with his sister-in-law. When she died on November 23 of that year, she was receiving Social Security survivor benefits, as well as a D.C. pension, administered via direct deposit by the U.S. Treasury. Prior to her death, Lattisaw was added as a co-signor to her bank account under the name John. H. Lattisaw, using the Social Security number of another individual. The Social Security Administration and the U.S. Treasury were not advised of the woman's death, and Lattisaw withdrew virtually all of the Social Security and pension benefits from her account via ATM withdrawals and debit purchases. Lattisaw did not advise the Social Security Administration of this additional income. More

Canterbury Bells Garden Pro Flowers Sucks Posted: 17 May 2016 12:31 PM PDT On Mothers Day we ordered flowers through Canterbury Bells Garden Pro Flowers, a business that sells through Amazon. Talk about a huge disappointment. What was delivered was nothing compared to what they advertise. To make the experience even worse, when we called to complain the company said, you ordered that through Amazon so you'll have to call them for a refund, so we did. Amazon then said, you have to call the company you ordered them from.  Clearly that was the first and now the very last time we'll go that route. The cost of this arrangement, $54.98. Cantuberry Bells Garden Pro Flowers, YOU'VE BEEN BLOGGED.

Church Event: Indoor Yard Sale Posted: 17 May 2016 08:30 AM PDT

Man Dressed as Woman Arrested for Spying Into Mall Bathroom Stall, Police Say Posted: 17 May 2016 08:15 AM PDT A man dressed as a woman was arrested in Virginia on Monday after police say he was caught peeping into restroom stalls three times in the past year. Richard Rodriguez, 30, filmed a woman in a bathroom stall at the Potomac Mills Mall, Prince William County Police said on Tuesday. A 35-year-old woman was in the stall when she saw a bag moved toward her under the stall divider. Rodriguez apparently had been filming her, police said. The victim rushed out of the stall to confront the man and saw him hurry to another stall, next to another woman. The victim alerted the woman and then contacted mall security of the shopping center on 2700 block of Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge, Virginia. More

THE CLINTON BODY BAGS Posted: 17 May 2016 08:00 AM PDT Just a quick refresher course lest we forget what has happened to many "friends" of the Clintons. 1- James McDougal - Clintons convicted Whitewater partner died of an apparent heart attack, while in solitary confinement. He was a key witness in Ken Starr's investigation.2 - Mary Mahoney - Former White House intern was murdered July 1997 at Starbucks Coffee Shop in Georgetown. The murder happened just after she was to go public with her story of sexual harassment in the White House. 3 - Vince Foster - Former White House councilor, and colleague of Hillary Clinton at Little Rock's Rose Law firm. Died of a gunshot wound to the head, .....ruled a suicide.4 - Ron Brown - Secretary of Commerce and former DNC Chairman. Reported to have died by impact in a plane crash.  A pathologist close to the investigation reported that there was a hole in the top of Brown's skull resembling a gunshot wound. At the time of his death Brown was being investigated, and spoke publicly of his willingness to cut a deal with prosecutors. The rest of the people on the plane also died. A few days later the Air Traffic controller commited suicide.5 - C. Victor Raiser, II - A major player in the Clinton fund raising organization died in a private plane crash in July 1992.6 - Paul Tulley - Democratic National Committee Political Director found dead in hotel room in Little Rock, AR September 1992.  Described by Clinton as a "dear friend and trusted advisor".7 - Ed Willey - Clinton fundraiser, found dead November 1993 deep in the woods in VA of a gunshot wound to the head.  Ruled a suicide. Ed Willey died on the same day his wife, Kathleen Willey, claimed Bill Clinton groped her in the oval office in the White House.  Ed Willey was involved in several Clinton fund raising events.8 - Jerry Parks - Head of Clinton's gubernatorial security team in Little Rock. Gunned down in his car at a deserted intersection outside Little Rock. Park's son said his father was building a dossier on Clinton. He allegedly threatened to reveal this information. After he died the files were mysteriously removed from his house.9 - James Bunch - Died from a gunshot suicide. It was reported that he had a "Black Book" of people which contained names of influential people who visited prostitutes in Texas and Arkansas. 10 - James Wilson - Was found dead in May 1993 from an apparent hanging suicide. He was reported to have ties to Whitewater.11 - Kathy Ferguson - Ex-wife of Arkansas Trooper Danny Ferguson, was found dead in May 1994, in her living room with a gunshot to her head.  It was ruled a suicide even though there were several packed suitcases, as if she were going somewhere. Danny Ferguson was a co-defendant along with Bill Clinton in the Paula Jones lawsuit. Kathy Ferguson was a possible corroborating witness for Paula Jones.12 - Bill Shelton - Arkansas State Trooper and fiancee of Kathy Ferguson. Critical of the suicide ruling of his fiancee, he was found dead in June, 1994 of a gunshot wound .....also ruled a suicide at the grave site of his fiancee.13 - Gandy Baugh - Attorney for Clinton's friend Dan Lassater, died by jumping out a window of a tall building January, 1994.  His client was a convicted drug distributor.14 - Florence Martin - Accountant and sub-contractor for the CIA, was related to the Barry Seal, Mena Airport (AR) drug smuggling case.  He died of three gunshot wounds. 15 - Suzanne Coleman - Reportedly had an affair with Clinton when he was Arkansas Attorney General. Died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, .....ruled a suicide.  ....Was pregnant at the time of her death.16 - Paula Grober - Clinton's speech interpreter for the deaf from 1978 until her death December 9, 1992. She died in a one-car accident.17 - Danny Casolaro - Investigative reporter. Investigating Mena Airport and Arkansas Development Finance Authority.  .....He slit his wrists, apparently, in the middle of his investigation.18 - Paul Wilcher - Attorney investigating corruption at Mena Airport with Casolaro and the 1980 "October Surprise" was found dead on a toilet June 22, 1993, in his Washington, D.C. apartment. Had delivered a report to Janet Reno three weeks before his death. 19 - Jon Parnell Walker - Whitewater investigator for Resolution Trust Corp.  Jumped to his death from his Arlington, Virginia apartment balcony August 15, 1993. He was investigating the Morgan Guaranty scandal.20 - Barbara Wise - Commerce Department staffer.  Worked closely with Ron Brown and John Huang. Cause of death unknown - Died November 29, 1996. Her bruised, nude body was found locked in her office at the Department of Commerce.21 - Charles Meissner - Assistant Secretary of Commerce who gave John Huang, special security clearance, .....died shortly thereafter in a small plane crash.22 - Dr. Stanley Heard - Chairman of the National Chiropractic Health Care Advisory Committee, died with his attorney Steve Dickson in a small plane crash. Dr. Heard, in addition to serving on Clinton's advisory council personally treated Clinton's mother, stepfather and brother.23 - Barry Seal - Drug running TWA pilot out of Mena Airport, AR .....death was no accident. 24 - Johnny Lawhorn, Jr. - Mechanic, found check made out to Bill Clinton in the trunk of car left at his repair shop.  .....He was found dead after his car had hit a utility pole.25 - Stanley Huggins - Investigated Madison Guaranty. His death was a purported suicide .....and his report was never released.26 - Hershell Friday - Attorney and Clinton fundraiser died March 1, 1994, .....when his plane exploded.27 - Kevin Ives & Don Henry- Known as "The boys on the track" case.  Reports say the boys may have stumbled upon the Mena, Arkansas airport drug operation.  A controversial case, the initial report of death said, due to falling asleep on railroad tracks. Later reports claim the two boys had been slain before being placed on the tracks. .....Many linked to the case died before their testimony could come before a Grand Jury. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAD INFORMATION ON THE KEVIN IVES & DON HENRY CASE: 28 - Keith Coney - Died when his motorcycle slammed into the back of a truck - July 1988.29 - Keith McMaskle - Died, stabbed 113 times - November 1988 30 - Gregory Collins - Died from a gunshot wound - January 1989.31 - Jeff Rhodes - He was shot, mutilated and found burned in a trash dump - April 1989.32 - James Milan - Found decapitated. However, the Coroner ruled his death was due to 'natural causes'33 - Jordan Kettleson - Was found shot to death in the front seat of his pickup truck - June 1990.34 - Richard Winters - Suspect in the Ives & Henry deaths.  He was killed in a set-up robbery - July 1989.THE FOLLOWING CLINTON BODYGUARDS ARE DEAD: 36 -Major William S. Barkley, Jr.37 - Captain Scott J . Reynolds38 - Sgt. Brian Hanley39 - Sgt. Tim Sabel40 - Major General William Robertson41 - Col. William Densberger42 - Col. Robert Kelly43 - Spec. Gary Rhodes44 - Steve Willis45 - Robert Williams46 - Conway LeBleu47 - Todd McKeehan HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT ???      ...SURELY YOU JEST !!!

Bernie Sanders destroys Hillary Clinton in debate on Vermont gun laws Posted: 17 May 2016 07:30 AM PDT

Wicomico Outbuilding Fire Johnson Road Posted: 17 May 2016 07:07 AM PDT NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION Date: 5/17/2016 Time:  2:49 a.m. Location / Address:  32846 Johnson Road, Parsonsburg, Wicomico Co. Type of Incident:  Garage Fire Description of Structure / Property: 41 'x 48' wood framed residential outbuilding Owner / Occupants: John and Phyllis Ennis (owners) Injuries or Deaths: See below Estimated $ Loss: Structure:  $ 60,000.00                    Contents: $ 15,000.00 Smoke Alarm Status: n/a Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: n/a Arrests(s):  None Primary Responding Fire Department: Parsonsburg # of Alarms: 1      # Of Firefighters: 40 Time to Control: 25 minutes Discovered By:  Owner Area of Origin:  Interior of building Preliminary Cause: Accidental, wood stove Additional Information:  Mr. Ennis received minor burns while attempting to extinguish the fire.  Mr. Ennis was treated on scene by Parsonsburg EMS.

Our Immigration Policy Is Not Only Unjust - It’s Un-American Posted: 17 May 2016 07:00 AM PDT Our nation's current policy on immigration reform and the treatment of refugees is not just disappointing; it is directly opposed to the founding principles and the most enduring values of our nation. Today, yes today, the United States of America maintains the largest system of immigrant detention camps of any nation on the planet. Not North Korea, not Yemen, not the People's Republic of China, but us. The People of the United States. Have we not learned the lessons of our shameful internment of Japanese Americans, of Irish immigrants, of our turning away of those fleeing the Holocaust in Nazi Germany? One year ago, the American Bar Association put forward recommendations for addressing this injustice: 1) Immediately release families held at the Berks, Dilley, and Karnes family detention facilities, cease expansion of the facilities, and do not renew their contracts for family detention; 2) Permanently abandon deterrence-based detention policies; 3) Adopt a presumption against detention and treat release into the community as the general rule, particularly in the case of families, children, and asylum seekers; More

State seeks $700,000 in penalties from massage parlor owner Posted: 17 May 2016 06:53 AM PDT The Delaware Department of Justice is seeking $700,000 in civil penalties from a massage parlor owner who pleaded guilty to permitting prostitution in his businesses, including Relaxed Spa in Rehoboth. Da Zhong Wang, 51, was charged in 2014 after undercover police were solicited for sexual acts following massages at Wang's massage parlors in Middletown, Smyrna, Dover and Rehoboth Beach. Wang pleaded guilty in August 2015 and was sentenced to one year of probation. He was fined $352 to pay for the cost of prosecution, said Carl Kanefsky, spokesman for the Department of Justice. At Relaxed Spa, which operated on Rehoboth Avenue before closing, court records state, an undercover Delaware State Police Trooper purchased a massage, and the masseuse then solicited him for an act of prostitution. Meizhu Zhang was charged with prostitution, and she pleaded guilty in Sussex County Court of Common Pleas in December 2014. More

Experienced, higher ranking soldiers getting the ax from Army Posted: 17 May 2016 06:45 AM PDT The Army is giving a clearer picture as to who is being involuntarily separated from active duty service as it tries to slim troops down to 450,000 by 2018. Soldiers with more than 20 years of experience who held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel and those in the upper echelons of the enlisted ranks made up the majority of the service's members who were laid off, a report to Congress states. In total the Army involuntarily separated 494 soldiers between July and December 2015. The Army let go 238 Lieutenant Colonels and Colonels and 206 Sargent First Classes and Master Sergeants. Of the nearly 500 soldiers laid off, all except for 31 had 20 years or more of service, the report states. The specialties of those involuntarily separated ranged from electronic warfare specialist to public affairs officer. Logistics officers took the biggest hit: the Army cut 33. Other specialties that took the brunt of the layoffs were aviation officers, with 21, Corps of Engineers officers, with 20, and infantry officers with 18, the report states. More

Goodson Files Motions To Dismiss Charges Posted: 17 May 2016 06:37 AM PDT A Baltimore police wagon driver facing the most serious charge in the death of Freddie Gray has asked a court to dismiss his case, and says his right to a speedy trial has been violated. Officer Caesar Goodson is scheduled to stand trial on June 6 on charges including second-degree murder, depraved heart. He filed a number of motions last that became public Monday. Goodson says his right to a speedy trial was violated when the state asked for a delay days before his original January 6, trial date. More

Liz Wheeler: "Let's Man-Hate!" Posted: 17 May 2016 06:30 AM PDT

Police chief regrets not reaching Md. gunman sooner Posted: 17 May 2016 06:23 AM PDT WASHINGTON — The Prince George's County police chief said he has regret about how an investigative tactic may have affected the outcome of a two-day shooting rampage spanning two counties. On Thursday, May 5, Prince George's County officers rushed to High Point High School and found 44-year-old Gladys Tordil with a gunshot wound. Surveillance video showed her estranged husband, 62-year-old Eulalio Tordil leaving the parking lot. Knowing Tordil, a federal officer, had police experience changed the investigation, Prince George's County Police Chief Hank Stawinski said. "We knew that if he knew we had identified that vehicle, then he would leave that vehicle. At that point we didn't have a direct route to finding him," Stawinski said on News Channel 8. More

Are These The Final, Doomed Days Of The American Mall? Posted: 17 May 2016 06:15 AM PDT Once upon a time, not terribly long ago, enclosed shopping malls were mammoth physical manifestations of the great American retail experience — just about everything you could want to buy all in the same sprawling building, anchored at various points by those glorious national department store chains. Then came the dramatic shift to big box stores, offering everything from TVs to hardware to clothing to groceries from one store, followed by the advent of online shopping, where all this shopping can be done in your undies and everything will be delivered to your door. One retail analyst says that recent underwhelming sales figures from Macy's and other mall mainstays could indicate that many of these relics of the not so distant past are doomed.  [More]

Human vs. machine story drones on Posted: 17 May 2016 06:15 AM PDT A drone is doing to take your job. No, not a slinking sycophant, but rather a machine that works longer and harder than you and doesn't need vacation or sick time. This sort of warning has been around since at least '93 — 1793, that is, when Eli Whitney created the cotton gin. But now PriceWaterhouseCoopers predicts a worldwide drone technology market of $127 billion for a nearly unlimited range of applications. The company has established a "centre of excellence" in drones and data analytics in Poland. PWC is talking about unmanned aerial vehicles and how they'll transform business and its processes. The biggest chunk of that $127 billion market will lie in what PWC refers to as infrastructure. Lie above it, more precisely, as drones with cameras and data transmission capabilities take over inspection and analysis of infrastructure from people who climb or fly manned aircraft. Would you do this if a drone could do it instead? PWC doesn't talk about actuators or robotic devices mounted on drones, but I figure that's got to be next. Sending a man to change a light bulb 1,700 feet in the air seems like a costly thing to keep doing. More

Dump truck driver pleads guilty to attempted murder of police officers Posted: 17 May 2016 06:07 AM PDT WASHINGTON — A dump truck driver has pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted first-degree murder of Prince George's County police officers, but has been found not criminally responsible and will remain in a mental health facility. Gene Thomas Brandon was behind the wheel of a 2007 GMC dump truck when he approached officers Jeffrey Bragg and Rodney Lauchman on Jan. 7, 2015, as the officers stood between their parked cruisers at Woodmore Towne Centre, in Glenarden, Maryland. Brandon told the officers they killed his brother. The officers told Brandon they did not kill his brother, and he would have to move his truck because it was blocking traffic. When Brandon repeated the accusation, the officers again replied they had not harmed his brother, ordered him to move his vehicle, and told him to have a nice day. More

The Shock-Jock Candidate Posted: 17 May 2016 06:00 AM PDT JERRY CAVE Almost every policy Donald Trump has championed is built around Pat Buchanan's positions on trade, treaties, and immigration. Almost every tactic he's used to best his competition—controversy, outrage, personal attacks—is borrowed from the repertory of Howard Stern. But by taking Buchanan's positions, blending them with Stern's tactics, and adding in his own talent, Trump has managed to produce a success that is all his own. When Trump started to run, I was as skeptical as anyone else. But as I listened to him in January, I suddenly realized I'd heard this before. I worked at WRC radio in Washington, D.C., when Pat Buchanan first went on the air in the 1970s. Later, I worked at the station carrying Howard Stern. And watching Trump reminds me a great deal of watching their own rise. Like them, Donald Trump is a broadcasting star—he's more experienced on television than any of his rivals, and that's where presidential races are won or lost. The only presidential contender with more television experience than Ronald Reagan is Donald Trump. But broadcasting has changed since Reagan's days. In order to be a big star in broadcasting today, personalities have to be so polarizing that they are hated as well as loved. Howard Stern, Rush Limbaugh, Bill O'Reilly, and Chris Matthews all achieved remarkable ratings—and Trump's presidential campaign has similarly driven cable news ratings through the roof. This willingness and ability to be confident, controversial, and combative can create big ratings, revenues, and salaries. Howard Stern took this formula one big step further, aggressively attacking his competitors on the air. Mentioning your competitor's name, much less attacking him this way, violated an unwritten rule of radio. Stern didn't just stretch that rule, he shattered it—launching attacks that were so intense, relentless, and outrageous that his rivals felt compelled to respond. They reacted on their own shows, providing free advertising for Stern. Listeners tuned in to hear Stern for themselves, and many of them stayed. Stern used this technique to become the top-rated radio personality in almost every major American city, before taking a $500 million contract to move to satellite radio. Trump has employed this same technique masterfully against his Republican opponents. None of Trump's victims have figured out what hit them—much less how to hit back. Most conservative politicians, in direct contrast to conservative talk-show hosts, are deep-dipped in nice. They couldn't do nasty if they had an instruction manual. Marco Rubio looked ridiculous attacking Trump. Jeb Bush at least had the good sense not to do something for which his mother would spank him. Ted Cruz was consistently awkward, whatever he did. Trump was news when he was on TV, and Trump was news when the other candidates were on TV. The knee-jerk reactions of the other Republican candidates to Trump's attacks added to his advantage in earned media, just like Stern's opponents did 25 years earlier. Trump's political foes foolishly complained about Trump in their own television interviews when they should have been making compelling cases for their own campaigns. Trump was news when he was on TV, and Trump was news when the other candidates were on TV. But what's winning Trump the primaries could end up costing him the general election. He's earning support the same way that Howard Stern did—but Stern's audience is 73 percent men, and just 27 percent women. Similarly, a Gallup pollfound that 70 percent of women have an unfavorable view of Trump. That's a big problem for him. According to The Washington Post, 4 percent more women than men voted in 2012. In the general election even women who agree with the substance of Trump's message might hate his style. However, he may have an even greater problem than a gender gap—he faces a gap between broadcasting and politics. In broadcasting, a plurality is sufficient to achieve enormous success. If you earn significantly higher broadcast ratings than multiple competitors, advertisers will shower you with revenue. If a top show draws as much as 41 percent of the audience, it gets a huge premium in ad revenue, because advertisers can reach a large portion of their target audience in one show instead of many. This plurality has worked so far for Trump in the Republican primaries, where he faced 16 competitors, and won 41 percent of the vote. In the general election, however, he'll have to win a majority of electoral votes. That number is 270. Trump attracts many new voters to the GOP but his negatives with women are historically bad. Will the married suburban women who usually vote Republican hold their noses and vote for Trump? But Trump has other strengths as a candidate. He took another lesson from Newt Gingrich. Four years ago, in a debate in South Carolina, Gingrich hammered the CNN moderator, John King, instead of answering a question about his ex-wife. King cowered. Conservatives loved it. Newt won a huge victory in the Palmetto primary. Trump paid close attention. He now attacks media personalities at every opportunity. His feud with Fox's Megyn Kelly, for example, worked to his advantage in multiple ways. It spoke to conservatives who had already become disenchanted with Fox. When Trump dumped the Fox debate, after the network refused to back down, it enhanced his appeal as an independent figure, willing to take on anyone. And although he ran the risk of being labeled a misogynist, the increased tension kept the focus on Trump and off everyone else. He's also attacked politicians. George W. Bush remains popular in military circles. South Carolina has a remarkable concentration of retired veterans and active-duty military personnel. Trump slammed Bush for invading Iraq, but won the Palmetto Primary, anyway. Showing that there was no one—from a Fox anchor to a Republican president—whom he was afraid to attack, enhanced Trump's appeal. And the fact that he got away with it only reinforced that. The crowds that had started to come out of curiosity began to identify with a man who modeled the fierce independence and dominance they aspired to themselves. Showing that there was no one he was afraid to attack enhanced Trump's appeal. However, such attacks only work if the content is uniquely compelling. Stern's content was compelling enough to make him radio's biggest star for over 30 years. Pat Buchanan has been on the national stage since he wrote his 1968 speech for Spiro Agnew attacking the press bemoaning the "nattering nabobs of negativism." Trump wouldn't have achieved his own success without a message that could draw tens of thousands to his rallies, or generate unlimited media coverage. But Trump isn't just a showman—he's also a salesman. The first lesson in sales is to find what is causing your prospect pain, and then present a plausible solution to fix it. This is where Pat Buchanan's message on immigration, trade, and defense comes in. After Romney lost, many Republicans wanted to tack to the center on issues like illegal immigration and foreign trade. Trump saw a wide-open opportunity in the opposite direction. It is not hard to sell the notion that trade policy and illegal immigration have diminished American jobs and stagnated American wages. Although trade policy is wonkish, attacks on immigration put a face on the problem. Many voters found themselves drawn to Trump—warts and all—in the hope that the man who has at least raised tough questions will also answer them. Why are American troops still in Europe to stop a Red Army that no longer exists? Why does America borrow from China and Japan to defend Japan from China? Why does it borrow from the Saudis to fund the navy that preserves the safety of the sea-lanes carrying Saudi oil to trade competitors in Europe and Asia? Why would Americans trade their jobs for cheaper stuff at the big-box stores? Pat Buchanan said as much 25 years ago. But back then, the pain was largely theoretical. Today, the pain is very real. Rust Belt cities are struggling with the consequences of immigration and bad trade deals.Trump has understood that America's dependence on imports can be turned into a strength; nations dependent on access to American markets can be forced to renegotiate the terms of the deals, or risk the stability of their own economies. Trump's delivery is in a language that is dismissed by elites of both sides—but it's one that average people get. Trump may be less articulate, but he's a much better showman and salesman than Buchanan. Trump targeted the market and the message perfectly. Many Republicans, Democrats, independents, and people who have never voted before feel that both parties have abandoned them. That's an underserved market opportunity if ever there was one. And if Trump can march through the Rust Belt, he can take advantage of that opportunity. The message and the messenger are inseparable. Reagan captured the voice of a polite era. Trump captures the voice of a coarser America saturated with outrageous reality TV and crude lyrics on the radio. Trump's delivery is in a language that is dismissed by elites of both sides—but it's one that average people get. He often repeats himself. For political junkies and journalists, that can be excruciating. But repeating his points helps to ensure that even if people only hear him speak once, they'll remember his message. In school, it's called learning by rote. In advertising, it's called frequency. In politics, it's called winning. In late April, the advertising mogul Donny Deutsch appeared on MSNBC's Morning Joe to weigh in on Trump's prospects. "He's going to win," he told Joe Scarborough. "The Primary?" Scarborough replied."No, he's going to win the general," Deutsch clarified. He called it "mother-in-law research." The advertising expert knew that messaging and branding was working, even though he hated to admit it. The substance is Buchanan. The style is Stern. The talent is all Trump. The new Ronald is Donald.

Welcome To The NEW America Posted: 17 May 2016 06:00 AM PDT

Why I Refuse Unnecessary Health Care Posted: 17 May 2016 05:30 AM PDT When I was in a car crash, I was taken quickly in an ambulance to the hospital. I was suffering from severe back pain after the accident, but I soon realized it was most likely muscle strain, which I had experienced before. I knew there would be little the doctors could do to make me feel better, but they wanted me to stay and suggested I get an MRI on my back (I had had two MRIs previously). Since I could still move with relative ease, I thought there was little chance I had injured my spine, and my doctors agreed. When I asked what the point was of having an MRI, they said I might have a broken rib, which the MRI would reveal. But when I asked what they would do for me if I had a broken rib, they said they wouldn't do anything and it would most likely heal on its own. I refused the procedure and shortly recovered. I'm glad I didn't get the MRI, and to be honest I was a bit annoyed it was offered to me at all. The doctors all but admitted that it would have been pointless, so why did they even suggest it? Unnecessary care More

Democrat Convention Schedule Update Posted: 17 May 2016 05:00 AM PDT   Saturday, 27 August  2016 11:15 AM Free lunch, medical marijuana, and bus ride to the Convention. Forms distributed for Food Stamp enrollment. 2:30 PM Group Voter Registration for Undocumented Immigrants. 4:00 PM Opening Flag Burning Ceremony Sponsored by CNN 4:15 PM Address on "Being the Real You" Rachel Dolezal, former Head of the Seattle NAACP and Caitlyn Jenner 4:30 PM "How to Bank $200 Million as a public Servant and claim to be broke" Hillary Clinton 4:45 PM "How to have a successful career without ever having a job, and still avoid paying taxes!j A Seminar Moderated by Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson 5:00 PM Medals of Freedom presentation to Army deserter Bo Berghdal Baltimore Looters 5:30 PM Invitation-only Autograph Session Souvenir photographs of Hillary and Chelsea dodging Sniper Fire in Bosnia 5:45 PM Tribute to All of the 57 States Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi 6:00 PM General vote on praising Baltimore rioters, and on using the terminology "Alternative Shoppers" instead of "Looters" 7:30 PM Announcement of VP Nominee Chris Stevens, with a quick rebuttal and withdrawal when Hillary realizes he's someone she got killed in Benghazi 8:30 PM The White House "Semantics Committee" Meeting General vote on re-branding "Muslim Terrorism" as "Random Acts of Islamic Over-Exuberance" 9:00 PM "Liberal Bias in Media – How we can make it work for you" Tutorial sponsored by CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, PBS, the Washington Post and the New York Times with Guest Speaker, Brian Williams 9:15 PM Tribute Film to the Brave Freedom Fighters still incarcerated at GITMO Michael Moore 9:45 PM Personal Finance Seminar - "Businesses Don't Create Jobs" Hillary Clinton 10:00 PM Group Condemnation of Bitter Gun Owners. 10:30 PM Ceremonial "We Surrender" Waving of the White Flag to Afghanistan, Russia, and ISIS. 11:00 PM Short film, "Setting Up Your Own Illegal Email Server While Serving in A Cabinet Post and How to Pretend It's No Big Deal" Hosted by Hillary Clinton 11:30 PM Official Nomination of Hillary Bill Maher and Chris Matthews

Officer testifies for the prosecution in Freddie Gray case Posted: 17 May 2016 04:30 AM PDT BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore police officer on Monday testified that a colleague who faces criminal charges in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray wasn't involved in the man's detention and only touched Gray after he'd been placed in handcuffs. Officer Garrett Miller took the stand in the nonjury trial of Officer Edward Nero, who faces assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges stemming from Gray's arrest, which prosecutors say was unlawful. Miller faces identical charges. Prosecutors also say Nero was negligent when he failed to buckle Gray into a seat belt after he, Miller and another officer slid Gray head-first onto the floor of a police transport van, handcuffed and shackled. Miller told Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams that he alone arrested and detained Gray, and that Nero didn't touch Gray until after the man was in custody. Gray died April 19 of last year, a week after his neck was broken in the van. More

State Police to use Private Social Network for Neighborhoods Posted: 17 May 2016 04:00 AM PDT The Delaware State Police is the first State Police agency in the country to utilize Nextdoor.com. Nextdoor.com is a private and secure social networking tool used to help foster neighbor-to-neighbor communications. Selected Troops throughout the state are piloting the social media platform. Neighbors across the state will be able to work together to increase safety and strengthen virtual neighborhood watch programs with the support of the Delaware State Police and Nextdoor. The Delaware State Police announces this partnership with the social media network to provide safer and more secure communities with the help of Delaware residents. The Delaware State Police can effectively share crime prevention and safety updates, free community safety events, and urgent alert notifications. The public can expect to receive posts related to crime and safety updates from the Delaware State Police on Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a free private and secure social media website that is available to Delaware residents. The website is kept private and accessible only to residents of their neighborhood who have a verified address. Neighbors establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor.com website. The Delaware State Police will not be able to access resident's websites, contact information, or content; we can only see the number of Crime and Safety Posts. As a result we can reach out to that community and offer help, direct resources and police services. We encourage others to visit and research the website www.nextdoor.com and simply follow the easy steps to log in and after establishing their very own website visit help.nextdoor.com for any questions or concerns. Please note Nextdoor.com is not the way to request emergency services, police services, report criminal or suspicious activity, file a report, etc. If you require emergency services, please call 911. As our Nextdoor program has begun, it has proven to be an essential and well-adopted social media tool to share information for Delaware residents. Already more than 371 neighborhoods have launched their private and secured website. Currently 79 more neighborhoods have initiated their websites in Delaware with over 25,000 community members actively engaged within the Delaware State Police jurisdiction. As a final note, under the direction of Colonel McQueen, our Delaware State Police Public Information Office and Community Outreach Unit will engage communities for Public Service Announcements, Free Community Safety Events, Crime Prevention and Safety meetings and much more. "The Delaware State Police continues to pursue our goals of strengthening community partnerships, crime reduction, traffic safety and leveraging technology to improve our efficiency. Today the Delaware State Police is announcing the implementation of an innovative way to help keep our communities connected and safe. The Nextdoor platform will be implemented at no cost to tax payers. Nextdoor is a private social media network for neighborhoods which we hope will facilitate stronger and safer neighborhoods across the state."

Ocean City Decides Against Rec Sponsorships From West OC’s Chick-fil-A Posted: 17 May 2016 03:30 AM PDT OCEAN CITY — The obvious divide between Ocean City and West Ocean City was clearly on display this week when resort officials shot down a proposal to allow a corporate restaurant on the opposite side of the Route 50 bridge to become a sponsor for Recreation and Parks Department special events. It's no secret Ocean City proper on the barrier island is an entirely separate entity from West Ocean City just across the bay in Worcester County at-large in so many ways, but there are obvious similarities. Residents and visitors move freely from one to the other, enjoying the shopping, restaurants and other amenities each offer. The two jurisdictions also share fire and ambulance service, which is a separate and often contentious issue altogether, but when it comes to business and potential sponsorship and marketing opportunities, it appears Ocean City is strictly off limits for West Ocean City entities. During Tuesday's Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, Special Events Director Frank Miller presented a proposal from Chick-fil-A, which has a restaurant in West Ocean City, to become a sponsor on some level for all of the Recreation and Parks Department's special events. However, some committee members were less than thrilled with the idea of having a corporate entity whose only presence in the area is outside the resort having its name all over special events in Ocean City. More

Jeff Daniels Goes 'Will McAvoy' on Trump Posted: 17 May 2016 03:15 AM PDT

Welcome To The Eastern Shore Posted: 17 May 2016 03:00 AM PDT

Wicomico County Budget Sessions Posted: 17 May 2016 02:30 AM PDT Wicomico County Budget Sessions Wicomcio County Council- Budget Sessions Government Office Building 125 N. Division Street, Room 301 Salisbury, Maryland 21801 May 17, 2016 9:00 a.m. - Library 1:00 p.m. - Board of Education (Quarterly Work Session & Budget Session) May 25,2016 9:00 a.m.- Recreation, Parks and Tourism 10:00 a.m.- Volunteer Fire/ EMS 11:00 a.m.- Public Works (Roads and Solid Waste) 1:00 p.m.- Law

A Message To Salisbury Residents Posted: 17 May 2016 02:00 AM PDT

Salisbury Police Chief Duncan Loves Military Surplus Sales Posted: 17 May 2016 01:00 AM PDT

Structure Fire In Salisbury Posted: 17 May 2016 12:13 AM PDT Stations From Salisbury, Parsonsburg, Pittsville and Powellville have been alerted for a structure fire (garage fire) at 32846 Johnson Road.  This is the same address that they were called to yesterday for a barn fire. Station 8 (Willards) is being asked to standby in Parsonsburg with a tanker.  Willards is now being asked to go to Johnson Road to assist. Delmar asked to send engine and tanker to standby at Parsonsburg.  Structure is fully involved.  Possible exposure to the residence. This address is in Parsonsburg's district but has Salisbury address.

Coming Soon Posted: 17 May 2016 12:00 AM PDT

Any Questions? Posted: 16 May 2016 11:00 PM PDT

North SBY Walmart Is Not An Address... Posted: 17 May 2016 08:45 AM PDT

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