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  • Winter Storm Warning Update for Charles County

    Delusional Duck

    SUMMARY: CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-WARREN-CLARKE-RAPPAHANNOCK-ORANGE-CULPEPER-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-KING GEORGE-NORTHERN FAUQUIER-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-BERKELEY-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WALDORF…ST MARYS CITY…FRONT ROYAL…WASHINGTON…CULPEPER…MANASSAS…MANASSAS PARK…FREDERICKSBURG…WARRENTON…MARTINSBURG 902 AM EST TUE FEB 9 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY… A WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY. * PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW. SNOW [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 10:06am EST
  • Looks Like Trouble

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 6
    per weather.com:

    Major weekend snowstorm

    Friday night and Saturday, a major windy snowstorm will paralyze much of the Mid-Atlantic while heavy rains drench southeast Virginia.

    Snowfall across much of Delaware, northern Virginia, Maryland, southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey will easily top one foot and the [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 9:40am EST
    by joealbero
  • NH: A GOP Sweep?

    Hedgehog Report

    A new poll out this morning from the University of New Hampshire showing Republicans could sweep the entire Congressional Delegation in November if they choose certain candidates.US SENATE - NEW HAMPSHIRE (U of New Hampshire)Kelly Ayotte (R) 41% Paul Hodes (D) 33% Paul Hodes (D) 34% Bill Binnie (R) 30%Paul Hodes (D) 38% Ovide [...]
    Fetched: February 09, 2010, 9:31am EST
  • Education Reforms

    OMalleyWatch.com

    Number of comments: 1
    How important is education reform and the Race to the Top program? Not too important to Governor Martin O’Malley who still has not introduced the necessary education reforms in the Maryland General Assembly. He said in December he wouldn’t do it, although now he is “working” on it. But other states [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:23am EST
    by Martin Watcher
  • Let's Offend Everybody!

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0
    Q. What's the Cuban National Anthem?
    A. Row, Row, Row Your Boat.

    Q. Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
    A. A different bar.

    Q. What did the Chinese couple name their tan, curly-haired baby?
    A. Sum Ting Wong. [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:20am EST
    by joealbero
  • VIN NUMBER - WARNING

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 5
    Here is INFO worth the price of your car....

    WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT?

    The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or vehicle, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the local car dealership and request [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:15am EST
    by joealbero
  • THE AMISH ELEVATOR

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0
    An Amish boy and his father were in a mall. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but especially by two shiny, silver walls that could move apart and then slide back together again.

    The boy asked, "What is this Father?"

    The father (never having seen an [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:10am EST
    by joealbero
  • The Diagnosis

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 1


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

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

    Delusional Duck

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0
    A man seeking to join a south Texas Sheriffs dept. is being interviewed. The Sergeant doing the interview says, "Your qualifications all look good, but there is an Attitude Suitability Test that you must take before you can be accepted."

    Then, sliding a service pistol across the desk, he [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 8:00am EST
    by joealbero
  • FREE BREAKFAST TODAY

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 1

    WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN.

    COME TO DENNY'S FOR A FREE ORIGINAL GRAND SLAM®,
    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, FROM 6 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

    AND DON'T FORGET TO VISIT DENNY'S FOR A FREE ORIGINAL GRAND SLAM® ON YOUR BIRTHDAY.

    [www.dennys.com][...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:56am EST
    by joealbero
  • Dine Out For MS

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0
    Join the movement of the National MS Society Maryland Chapter by dining out and spreading the word about Walk MS.

    Dine out Tuesday, February 23 for lunch, happy hour or dinner! The Salisbury Greene Turtle will contribute 10% of their entire day’s sales to the National MS Society, [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:55am EST
    by joealbero
  • As attitudes shift, marijuana classes roll

    Delusional Duck

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0

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



    9:30 a.m. Fire Station proposals

    Coastal Venture Properties LLC
    Aloha Properties LLC

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0
    Hi Joe, I just wanted to send out an email to you to say thank you so much for what you did for the community with snow removal. Luckily for me, in my neighborhood, we all managed to help each other out to some extent. Most of us dealt with [...]
    Posted: February 09, 2010, 7:40am EST
    by joealbero
  • YOUNG REPUBLICANS

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 0


    LSYR
    Monthly Meeting

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


    This month we hope [...]

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

    Maryland Politics Watch

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

    Maryland Moment

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

    Salisbury News

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

    Red Maryland

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


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

    Salisbury News

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

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

    Maryland Politics Watch

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 13

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

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

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 8

    Winter Storm Watch

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

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

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

    Salisbury News

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

    monoblogue

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

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

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

    Maryland Politics Watch

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

    Salisbury News

    Number of comments: 2

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

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

    Capital Punishment

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

    Hedgehog Report

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

    Lost On The Shore

    A Parlor Match

    A Glass of Wine with our Entertainment

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

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

    Carroll Standard

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

    Posted: February 08, 2010, 4:33pm EST

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