Delmarva Blogwire

updated at 08:09

• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

  —Salisbury News

  FREE
  
  Saturday, November 7th
  
  Newland Park Landfill
  
  Wicomico County residents are invited to bring their hazardous wastes** to the landfill between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to the Newland Park Landfill
  
  Bring I.D. (driver's license okay) to identify yourself as a county resident
  
  
  The [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:10am EST
  by joealbero

• Grace For Vets

  —Salisbury News

  Hi Joe:
  
  I just wanted to let you know about a program that Wash 'N Vac Car Wash is participating in. It is called Grace for Vets 2009. This program honors Veterans and service personnel on Veterans Day with free car washes across the nation. Hundreds of car' [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:05am EST
  by joealbero

• Beef And Dumpling Dinner To Benefit Delmar HS Chorus

  —Salisbury News

  The Delmar Chorus Boosters will hold an all-you-can-eat Beef and Dumpling dinner on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 1-4 p.m., at the Delmar VFW.
  
  Tickets are $10.00 and are available from any chorus member and at the door. Dinners are eat-in or carryout. The VFW is located at [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:00am EST
  by joealbero

• WBOE Addresses Crossing Guard Program

  —Salisbury News

  Officials from the Wicomico County School System and Wicomico County announced at a press conference Friday, Nov. 6, that they have agreed on a plan for funding and continuing the school crossing guard program for the remainder of the school year.
  
  The school system will pay approximately $50,000 out [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:55am EST
  by joealbero

• Cantor’s Inappropriate Response To Dachau Photo

  —Delaware Liberal

  Number of comments: 1
  He says the photos are inappropriate. Inappropriate?  Like wearing white after Labor Day?  What an insipid little word to describe that disgusting display.  And since he belongs to the party of “death panels” and “HCR will kill grandma” I know he has it in him to do better than inappropriate.  I [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:54am EST
  by pandora

• The Kiss

  —Salisbury News

  In this photo, PLEASE read the short caption before looking at the photo. You'll notice that "she" didn't care if he was dirty, she didn't care if he smelled like burnt wood, she only knew this man saved her life and she thanked him from her heart the best way' [...]

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:50am EST
  by joealbero

• Unemployment Hits 10.2%

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 1
  
  The unemployment rate spiked to its highest level since 1983, much worse than expected as employers continue to trim jobs despite other signs of growth.
  
  NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The nation's unemployment rate rose above 10% for the first time since 1983 in October, [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:45am EST
  by joealbero

• Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 1
  
  On November 4, 2009 at approximately 9:42 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to an apartment in the building at 1006 Arthur Court for the report of a stabbing. Upon arrival the officers located the victim, 29 year old Jeremiah [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:40am EST
  by joealbero

• New Frank???

  —Salisbury News

  ASK FOR THEM BY NAME
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:37am EST
  by joealbero

• Happy Birthday Stacy Sakai

  —Salisbury News

  
  Today is Stacy Sakai's Birthday Folks. If you happen to see her today, wish her a Happy Birthday. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:35am EST
  by joealbero

• Teens Suffer Record Unemployment

  —Salisbury News

  
  The jobless rate for teens stands at an all-time high of 27.6% as opportunities for young workers dwindle.
  
  NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Americans of all ages are being hurt by the weak job market, but the nation's teens are in a particularly bad [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:30am EST
  by joealbero

• Don't Miss The Dog Show Today At The Civic Center

  —Salisbury News

  
  
  
  Opening day, (Friday) is always quiet for the Salisbury Kennel Club, since everyone is at work and so forth. However, this year things seemed to pick up over last year.
  
  Saturday is always their biggest day and [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:25am EST
  by joealbero

• Two Quotes

  —Salisbury News

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:20am EST
  by joealbero

• It's Pretty Sad When City Employees Can't Even Care For Their Own Work Place

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 1
  "Get ready for another influx of Salisbury University students into the community. Today, beginning at 9 a.m., students will gather for the second annual "I Love Salisbury" cleanup day. They will spend today cleaning up public properties in the area, including the Salisbury Zoo and other parks, elementary schools and" [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:15am EST
  by joealbero

• Goldman Sachs, Citigroup Got Swine Flu Vaccine

  —Salisbury News

  NEW YORK (AP) Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.
  
  Hospitals, universities and the Federal Reserve Bank also got doses of [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:10am EST
  by joealbero

• The Myth Of '08, Demolished

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 2
  
  WASHINGTON -- Sure, Election Day 2009 will scare moderate Democrats and make passage of Obamacare more difficult. Sure, it makes it easier for resurgent Republicans to raise money and recruit candidates for 2010. But the most important effect of Tuesday's elections is historical. It demolishes the [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:00am EST
  by joealbero

• As Goes California , So Goes The Nation ?

  —DelawarePolitics.net

  Number of comments: 3
  

  The state of California has decided that highway robbery is a better solution to their economic troubles , than is cutting their out of control spending.

   The state of California has  increased payroll withholding by ten percent . Spokeswoman ,Brenda Voet , for the State Franchise Tax Board , said “this is [...]

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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:49am EST
  by Frank Knotts

• SELLNER MANUFACTURING

  —The Balloon Man

  1930's
  Swooper Riders
  
  Sellner's Swooper
  
  
  Tilt A Whirl, 1940's
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:32am EST
  by Dick Dykes

• FROM THE NOVEMBER ISSUE "SHOWTIME" MAGAZINE

  —The Balloon Man

  
  
  
  
  
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:29am EST
  by Dick Dykes

• Republican Health Care Bill Proves Republicans Don’t Know Why We’re Reforming Health Care in The First Place

  —kavips

  These guys are a hoot… Man, if anyone was ever a joke in politics it would have to be Boehmer and his Republican cadre in the House… What a laughing stock. Man, they have to be doing it for laughs. Can any human being possibly be this dumb… Is it [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:17am EST
  by kavips

• Boys and Girls Club collects national honors; sets big fundraiser for Nov. 7

  —Come-Here News

  EXMORE --There's a place here on the Shore where the benefits of membership far outstrip the cost to join. For youth aged 6 to 18, that place is the Boys and Girls Club.  The Keystone Club consists of high school students aged 14-18 years old. They meet most often at a space provided [...]
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• Island girl crowned Miss Fire Prevention

  —Come-Here News

  CAPE CHARLES -- Kaitlyn Elizabeth Birch, Miss Chincoteague 2009, was crowned Miss Virginia Fire Prevention Queen on Oct. 11 at the Arts Enter's Palace Theater in Cape Charles. [...]
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• Electricity Rates to Go Up on Shore?

  —Delmarva Dealings

  Do you want to pay more for your electricity?  Probably not.  Unfortunately, that could be in the cards unless you speak out! On Tuesday, November 10th there will be a public hearing of the Maryland Public Service Commission at Salisbury University.  The hearing will be at 7:00 PM ... [...]
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• We’re Back! – No Nefarious Activity

  —Delmarva Dealings

  We’re Back! Sorry for the hold up, but I’ve been on the road all week and couldn’t fix the problem that brought the site down last Friday. For those of you concerned that enemies of truth, justice, and the American way were at fault, don’t worry.  The ... [...]
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• Support Conservatives – Not Republicans

  —Delmarva Dealings

  Former New York Gov. George Pataki has endorsed Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman over GOP candidate Dierdre Scozzafava in the race for New York’s 23rd Congressional District.  Principle over party is now the cry! As Hoffman narrowly moves into first place in a three way race, we are fast ... [...]
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• Red Kettle Drive Kicks Off, Let The Sniping Begin

  —Delmarva Dealings

  Is it possible to sap the spirit of giving from Christmas?  No, but some Easter Shore residents sure give it a go. Yesterday the Salvation Army kicked off its annual “Red Kettle Drive” with a breakfast in Salisbury.  These giving individuals, and many others, will spend countless hours ... [...]
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• Democratic civil war update: MoveOn raises $3.6 million to attack party moderates

  —Right Coast Girl

  Number of comments: 0
  Watching C-span, they can't agree on a single ammendment.
  
  A few days ago, the left-wing activist group MoveOn.org began sending out emails seeking contributions to fund primary challenges against any Democratic senator who does not fully support "health care reform with a public option." Now there's an update: MoveOn' [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 1:17am EST
  by RightCoast

• Major Nidal Malik Hasan - Muslim Terrorist

  —Right Coast Girl

  Number of comments: 0
  When this tradgedy happened yesterday, I hesitated to comment. One; because I wasn't sure what all was happening, Two; I didn't have all the facts and Three; I was immersed in the current health care debockle going down on the hill. Since then, I've learned about his man; Major Nidal' [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 12:26am EST
  by RightCoast

• *You can ...

  —fingerpost

  
  *You can not create prosperity by law, but you can very easily destroy prosperity by law.*-Theodore Roosevelt [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 12:00am EST
  by Damien

• Wildcats Won

  —Delmar DustPan

  Number of comments: 1
  My wife called to say Delmar won 12 to 6 over Laurel!!! She said they were sitting in Bacon Switch waiting to form a parade with the fire trucks for our winning team. [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 10:07pm EST
  by Howard

• Late Night Video — POX News

  —Delaware Liberal

  Number of comments: 1
  The beloved children's TV show, Sesame Street has its 40th Anniversary this month and they have been rerunning episodes and skits to celebrate that event. After this piece aired, wingnuts got their whine on,complaining that PBS was specifically trying to brainwash the kids: [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 10:00pm EST
  by cassandra_m

• Civilian Police Officer Stops Gunman at Ft. Hood

  —Right Coast Girl

  Number of comments: 3
  
  This is a story about a true American heroine. At a military base, it was a civilian that stopped the gunman who was shooting unarmed military personnel. She shot him four times and was shot twice herself. Here is the whole story.
  
  From Times [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:38pm EST
  by AR-15

• PEDESTRIAN CROSSING RT. 50 FATALLY INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TROOPER IN QA CO

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 3
  
  (Queenstown, MD) – A pedestrian who walked into heavy traffic on a controlled-access highway while attempting to cross Route 50 in Queen Anne’s County this morning was struck by a state trooper and later died from his injuries.
  
  The man is identified as [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:30pm EST
  by joealbero

• How to erase boredom

  —The Pocomoke Public Eye

  Number of comments: 0
  Click on the little stick man below, a new screen will open click on play and then take your hand off the mouse.
  
  Click the above image to view the video.
  Just click on the picture above, click on play, then leave the mouse alone , [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:48pm EST
  by tbayres

• Leave It To Obama To Screw Up Again

  —Salisbury News

  Number of comments: 16
  Fort Hood Tragedy -- Barack Obama Gives Odd "Shout-Out" Before He Comments on Massacre -- FOX News
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:31pm EST
  by joealbero

• Teeny Bopper Concerts

  —Goofs

  I just wanted the world to know that I went to the Miley Cyrus concert, and I enjoyed every minute of it--that is until I left the arena and felt grossly untalented. I can't sing or dance or wear hot pants. Can't do it now. Couldn't do it when I' [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:20pm EST
  by The Woman