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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Mayor Jim Ireton Gets Served Lawsuit, Throws Hissy Fit
Mayor Jim Ireton got served paperwork today and even after getting served he called me a "Delaware Blogger" in his radio interview with Bryan Russo.
Ireton throws a fit saying, do the taxpayers really have to foot the bill for this!
So much for his worries about it costing the taxpayers.
Could The Postal Service Become A Bank?
Obama Booed During Own Fundraiser: 'I Understand, My Mistake' (Updated with White House Spin)
While trying to connect with the crowd, Obama thanked the city for recently dealing one of its beloved stars — Kevin Youkilis — to his hometown Chicago White Sox. It didn't go over well:
"Finally Boston, I just want to say, thank you for Youkalis." The crowd booed.
"I'm just saying, he's going to have to change the color of his socks," the president said laughing.
"I didn't think I was going to get any boos out here," he said. "I should not have brought up baseball, I understand, my mistake, my mistake, you got to know your crowd."
ACLU to represent KKK in Ga. litter program fight
Two weeks ago, the Georgia Department of Transportation rejected an application filed May 21 by Harley Hanson, who calls himself the exalted cyclops of the Georgia Realm of the International Keystone Knights of the KKK, and his wife.
In the application, Hanson said he could deliver at least six volunteers for road cleanup. He listed the group's address as a post office box in Blairsville. He didn't list any other names and has refused repeated requests by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to say how many are in the group.
Putting An Unfortunate Event To Rest
Bryan Russo from Coastal Connections 88.3 FM Radio has completed his rounds of interviews and will air this special segment this Friday at 12:00 noon and 8:00 PM.
It should be one hell of a show.
Jury Awards Family $55M in Medical Malpractice Suit Against Hopkins
A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury has awarded the family of a severely brain damaged 2-year-old boy $55 million in a lawsuit that alleged Johns Hopkins Hospital violated its standards by waiting too long to give the boy's mother an emergency caesarean section.
The verdict, announced Monday, settles a lawsuit filed in February 2011 by Rebecca Fielding and Enso Martinez. The couple filed the lawsuit after their son was born in March 2010 with severe disabilities.
Enzo is just a little more than 2 years old, but because of his disabilities, his mother says, it's like caring for a 4-month-old.
Credit Card Hackers Accused In FBI International 'Carding' Crackdown
One had details of more than 50,000 stolen credit cards, authorities said. Another sold malicious software that could record victims' computer keystrokes to siphon banking information. A third sold stolen credit card data in exchange for iPads, a camera and $250.
They were among two dozen alleged hackers who shared the latest techniques in cybercrime with each other in an online forum. And for the past two years, they also shared that information with the FBI, which created the forum as part of an undercover operation dubbed "Operation Card Shop."
Is It OK to Stop Someone From Spanking Their Kids in Public? One Minn. Man Was Nearly Run-Over For Trying
"When he hit [his son] in the butt his feet were pretty much parallel to his head and they came back and hit the ground. That's not a spanking in my book…That's too much," the father of three explained.
"I just assumed he would have stopped and left. I didn't know it would escalate to anything like that at all," Jamie Godlewski said in retrospect.
Instead, 30-year-old Justin Watson reportedly told him, "What are you going to do about it?" before running back to his car with his two sons, flooring the gas, and starting to chase Godlewski around the parking lot of a local bowling alley.
"I mean he was going so fast his tires were smoking," Godlewski recalled.
New Disability Regs Limit Slope of Mini Golf Holes, Require Businesses to Admit Mini Horses as Guide Animals
Among the provisions in the "Revised ADA Standards for Accessible Design," which went into effect on March 15, is one requiring businesses to allow miniature horses on their premises as guide animals for the disabled. Another limits the height of slopes on miniature golf holes.
"The new standards, for the first time, include requirements for judicial facilities, detention and correctional facilities, and recreational facilities," Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez said during a conference in Baltimore on June 7.
Big Brother Goes on Spanking Binge
And an international family rights organization says it not only opposes the idea, it will be working with state organizations to try to defeat the plan.
At issue is Delaware's Senate Bill 234, which has been approved by the Senate and now is working its way through the House.
"Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins (District 7), creates a definition of the term 'physical injury' in the child abuse and neglect laws to include 'pain,'" according to a new report from the Home School Legal Defense Association.
Obama Prepping Thousands of Lawyers For Election
Bipartisanship: Some Democrats Will Support Contempt Charges Against Eric Holder
The chief Democratic House head counter, Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, declined to tell reporters how many defections he expected, but acknowledged that some in his party would consider heeding the NRA's call for a "yes" vote.
One of those Democrats, Rep. Jim Matheson of Utah, said, "Sadly, it seems that it will take holding the attorney general in contempt to communicate that evasiveness is unacceptable. It is a vote I will support."
GAO: $1 Billion in Tax Credits Went to Cheats
Under government rules, delinquent taxpayers are supposed to be ineligible for the mortgage insurance program unless they have reached a repayment agreement with the Internal Revenue Service. But the Federal Housing Administration didn't have the right controls to weed out bad applications, said the Government Accountability Office, Congress' chief investigative arm.
That meant FHA insured $1.4 billion in mortgages for 6,327 borrowers who collectively owed $77.6 million in unpaid taxes, or an average of more than $12,000 each.
Restaurants Showcase 'Baytriotism' to Celebrate Old Bay
Restaurants across Baltimore and Annapolis are showing their love for local favorite Old Bay this week.
The Taste of Baytriotism promotion runs through Saturday and is a way to celebrate the signature spice of Baltimore.
Find participating restaurants
Take the Baytriotism quiz
Participating restaurants will feature Old Bay menus that have special food items and beverages made with the spice.
The restaurant with the most innovative menu will win 70 pounds of Old Bay in honor of the more than 70 years the seasoning has been around. A panel of experts has been put together to judge the menus.
Oreo Cookies Go Gay on Facebook
While most commenters were in support of the multi-coloured equal rights cookie, others disagreed with Oreo's tolerant stance, some even threatening a biscuit-boycott.
"This is absolutely disgusting," opined Desean Washington. "Your attempt to 'normalize' the behaviour of homosexuals has cost you a customer."
Steven Osoria was another to express displeasure with the post, which provoked such a violent response that he had decided he was "never eating an oreo ever again".
Should Citizens Warn Drivers?
Should volunteers stand up against these speed cameras and warn drivers so law enforcement will get a clue that citizens really don't want them?
This is becoming a growing trend across America. Citizens are finding ways of fighting back by volunteering their time. Things that make you go, hmmmmm.
The Other Executive Privilege--and Why It Doesn't Protect Eric Holder
Some Republican leaders have made the mistake of saying that President Obama's invocation of executive privilege over Attorney General Eric Holder is an admission that the White House has been involved in Operation Fast and Furious. The reality is that there is a form of executive privilege that a president can invoke even when he is not at all involved in a situation. But that privilege will not protect Holder, so the truth will eventually come out, and Obama will pay the price.The reason even many Washington insiders and lawyers are unaware of this second form of privilege is that it has been clearly articulated only by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, not the Supreme Court. That's because most executive privilege fights tend to change after each election, so most battles don't last long enough to reach the Supreme Court. But most executive privilege lawsuits are filed in D.C., so the D.C. Circuit's decisions on this suvbject are every bit as binding as Supreme Court decisions, unless or until the Supreme Court chooses to take up this matter.
Fmr. Arizona Sen. Russell Pearce: '9/11 Would've Been Averted' if Federal Government Enforced Immigration Law
Pearce was reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling on SB-1070, which resulted in three out of four provisions being declared unconstitutional but left one key component in place, the so-called "show me your papers" provision. He said he is "disappointed" the Court did not uphold all of the immigration law but reaffirmed that Arizona will continue enforcing section 2b, which allows police officers with "reasonable suspicion" to check on a person's immigration status.
Condescendingly, O'Brien asked Pearce how police in Arizona would implement the remaining portion of the bill. "How is it going to be enforced? How's it going to work? What does it look like? Someone's driving in a car and they are stopped with a broken taillight – what happens?"
STUDY: Switching To Natural Gas Adds $26 Billion To The US Economy
So concludes a group of energy analysts calling themselves the Yale Graduates in Energy Study Group in a recent paper.
This is how they got there (don't worry, it's pretty basic arithmetic):
Gas wellhead price of $5/mcf, multiplied by 6 to get a per bbl of oil equivalent ("boe") of $30 of cost, the savings is $70/bbl ($100/bbl - $30/boe).
Current US consumption of crude oil is approximately 15.0 million bbls per day.
If you replace 1 million bbls per day of crude oil with the 6 billion cubic feet equivalent of natural gas annually ($70/bbl X 1 million bbls X 365 days), you get $25.6 billion.
This isn't necessarily the best news for producers. But for consumers, it doesn't get much better.
CDC Trying Out Free AIDS Tests at Drugstores
The $1.2 million program will offer the free rapid HIV tests at pharmacies and in-store clinics in 24 cities and rural communities, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday.
"We believe we can reach more people by making testing more accessible and reduce the stigma associated with HIV," Dr. Kevin Fenton, who oversees the agency's HIV prevention programs, said in a statement.
So You Think You're The Victim Of Identity Theft… Now What?
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Residents Protest Cursing Ban With Profanity-Laced Rally to Prove That 'Gov't Is a Bully'
While some of the protesters shouted expletives during the rally, others carried posters that advertised offensive language — the same language that is likely soon-to-be-banned. The spectacle, which also attracted individuals who support the law, took place on the lawn in front of the Middleborough Town Hall.
Banned McDonald's Customer: I Didn't Even Hit Employee With The Chicken Sandwich I Threw At Her
We've certainly read our fair share of stories about impromptu food fights brought on by angry customers and/or irritable employees, but usually the parties involved are somewhat contrite afterward. However, one woman in Ohio is outraged that she was banned from her area McDonald's eateries after she tossed her sandwich at a store staffer.
The Moment an Entire Wedding Party Falls Into a Lake After Dock Collapses While Taking Pics
On Saturday, Eric Walber and Maegan McKee were tying the knot in Michigan. They decided to get some wedding pictures on a dock jetting out into a local lake. But as the wedding party stood there, the dock started to tilt. And that's when it gave way:
The photographer who captured the video offers more details:
The day started out great…beautiful sunshine, gorgeous wedding party, pictures, details, everything in place. Then we headed off to the reception at Bay Pointe Inn on Gun Lake. We had a lovely dinner and were ready for dancing. But just before dancing, the bride and groom wanted a picture taken with their entire bridal party out on the dock. It was a beautiful setting for it! That is until the dock came loose! And the entire bridal party plunged into Gun Lake! The best part was that even though dresses, tuxes and cell phones might have been ruined, everyone's spirits were not. They were all able to laugh it off and have a fantastic time. The bride changed into her rehearsal dress for the remainder of the evening
More including video HERE
Caption This Photo 6-27-12
Either You Were Involved in 'Fast & Furious' or You Are Asserting a Presidential Power That You Know to be Unjustified: Rep. Issa's Scathing Letter to President Obama
In a letter to President Barack Obama, Rep. Issa harshly criticizes the White House's decision to assert executive privileges in order to withhold subpoenaed documents from the Government Reform and Oversight Committee.
Rep. Issa's letter says the decision to withhold certain documents raises two very serious issues:
Either you or your most senior advisers were involved in managing Operation Fast & Furious and the fallout from it … or, you are asserting a Presidential power that you know to be unjustified solely for the purpose of further obstructing a congressional investigation.More
To date, the White House has steadfastly maintained that it has not had any role in advising the Department with respect to the congressional investigation. The surprising assertion of executive privilege raised the question of whether that is still the case.
Firefighters Reprimanded Over Facebook Comments Lose Appeals
BALTIMORE - Four volunteer firefighters in Bel Air who were reprimanded for improper posts they put on Facebook last month have lost appeals they had made countering the disciplinary action.
WBAL-TV 11 News reported in May that a member of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company posted a complaint about a Sonic restaurant that was offering discounts to military members and police officers but not firefighters.
The post said, "Even when myself and a full engine crew are in turnout gear at Sonic for lunch, the manager still says, 'Only police and military get discounts.' Cool, thanks. We appreciate the support."
That was followed by a chain of comments from fellow firefighters, including some heated comments insinuating they wouldn't respond to future fire calls at the restaurant.
Fire company Chief Eddie Hopkins said the volunteers involved were either suspended, demoted or both, and all of those punishments have been upheld.
A fifth firefighter's appeal is still pending.
Racism is Hot-Wired into Human Brain, US Study Indicates
The finding comes from researchers in the US who pulled together results from 17 brain-imaging studies designed to tease out the brain circuitry of race, emotion and decision-making.
Writing in the journal Nature Neuroscience, the team, led by psychologist and neuroscientist Elizabeth Phelps of New York University, claims the findings suggest it might be possible to help people manage unconscious racist behavior.
Wicomico County States Attorney Press Releases
On June 19, 2012, Anthony Mills, age 19, of Salisbury, Maryland was convicted of two counts of sex abuse of a minor and related sex offense charges by a Wicomico County jury. The charges against Anthony Mills arose from disclosures of sexual abuse made by two victims, ages 8 and 11, that occurred on Fairground Drive in Salisbury, Maryland. Anthony Mills faces a maximum penalty of 25 years for each count of sexual abuse of a minor, and is facing an additional period of incarceration for the other related charges. Sentencing is expected to occur within the next sixty days.
Wicomico County State's Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Child Advocacy Center, including Child Protective Services' Investigators and the Detective Merritt and Officer Dubas of the Salisbury City Police Department for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Mr. Maciarello also thanked the citizens of Wicomico County
On May 5, 1998, Beau Lawrence Layton was sentenced to ten years in the custody of the Department of Corrections (D.O.C.) --with all but eighteen months suspended--for Distribution of L.S.D. On March 5, 2000, while Layton was on probation, a search warrant was executed on Layton's residence and he was ultimately charged with Manufacturing Psilocybin (Mushrooms) and Possession of Marijuana, among other drug related charges. Layton absconded from Wicomico County in April of 2000 to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Layton lived in the Virgin Islands as a fugitive from justice until 2012.
Layton was apprehended in April of 2012 as he attempted to return to the U.S. for a family funeral. On June 26, 2012, Layton pleaded guilty to Possession of Marijuana, which, in addition to the fact that he absconded, violated his probation. The State dismissed the Manufacturing Psilocybin charges because the suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms did not test positive for the presence of a controlled dangerous substance when analyzed by the forensic chemist. Matt Maciarello asked for the Court to sentence the Defendant to the 8 ½ years that was suspended by the Judge in 1998 explaining that "probation is a privilege." The Circuit Court judge ultimately sentenced Layton to serve 8 ½ years in the custody of the D.O.C. for Violating his Probation.
Wicomico County State's Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Maciarello also commended Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby who prosecuted the original L.S.D Distribution case in 1998, and who served as a resource to the office in the prosecution of this matter.
Paul Andrew Dowling Guilty of Kidnapping
On June 26, 2012, Paul Andrew Dowling, age 31, of Salisbury, Maryland, was found guilty of Kidnapping. On December 15, 2011, Dowling kidnapped a fifteen year old juvenile in the Carrolton Ave area of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. As part of the plea agreement Dowling will have to register as a tier III sex offender for life. Sentencing in this matter has been deferred pending the completion of a pre sentence investigation.
Wicomico County State's Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Salisbury City Police and the detectives of Salisbury City Police Criminal Investigative Division, Det. Fissel and Det. Barnes for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Mr. Maciarello also thanked ASA Kristen Schultz who prosecuted this case.
On June 26, 2012, Karond Anthony Johnson, age 29, of Salisbury, Maryland, was convicted of two counts of assault in the second degree for assaulting Salisbury Police Officer Brandon Caton during the course of two separate arrests, one occurring December 9, 2011 and the other occurring on February 24, 2012. A Wicomico County Circuit Court judge sentenced Johnson to serve two consecutive 4 year sentences in the Maryland Division of Corrections.
At the time of both assaults, Officer Caton was attempting to place Johnson under arrest for serious traffic violations when the Johnson resisted the arrest by force. Officer Caton did not suffer any injuries during the course of either assault.
Wicomico County State's Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended Officer Brandon Caton and his colleagues at the Salisbury Police Department for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Mr. Maciarello also thanked James L. Britt who prosecuted these cases.
Protesters Show Up to Rally Against Karl Rove — But Can't Really Say Who Karl Rove Is
Many of the protesters took issue with the success of Rove's 501c4, stating it should be "illegal" even though they were themselves proud representatives of 501c4s. This conflation begs the question: Do these organized protesters even know why they are marching? Or do they even know who they are marching against?
Video HERE
Commercial Waterman Arrested For Clamming In Polluted Area
Dirk A. Moore, age 51, of Lewes, was arrested and charged with clamming in a prohibited area. He was also cited for resisting arrest and failure to comply with a command from a police officer. Moore was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 2 in Rehoboth Beach and released on $700 unsecured bond pending a later court date.
"Ensuring that commercial watermen do not obtain their catch in areas known to be polluted is a matter of public health and safety, which is why they're prohibited. We take this very seriously," said Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement.
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife's Enforcement Section is charged with achieving public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety.
Citizens are encouraged to report fish and wildlife and boating violations to the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section at 302-739-4580.
Health Department to Continue Providing Services to Schools During Summer
Who will provide school health services during the new school year also remains in limbo.
If someone other than the health department ends up providing the school year services, the resulting layoffs could have a ripple effect throughout the health department and other state agencies because some year-round health department employees have "bumping" privileges, health department spokesman Rod MacRae said.
Schools Superintendent Clayton Wilcox said he and County Health Officer Earl Stoner on Friday reached an agreement in principle for the health department to continue providing health services for summer school.
The accused is identified as Darius J. Smotherson, 19, of Kannapolis, North Carolina. He is wanted by the Kannapolis Police Department on a warrant for a murder that occurred on May 21, 2012 in that city.
Members of the Maryland State Police State Apprehension Team were contacted late yesterday by Kannapolis Police Department detectives who said their investigation indicated Smotherson may have taken a bus from Georgia and was possibly headed to the Baltimore area. The State Police State Apprehension Team enlisted the assistance of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, the Baltimore City Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Secret Service, State Police Drug Enforcement Division and the Drug Enforcement Administration. Fugitive investigators conducted surveillances at locations in Laurel and Baltimore where the bus might possibly stop.
At about 7:30 a.m. today, a passenger bus from Atlanta arrived at the northbound welcome center on I-95 near Rt. 32 in Laurel. Smotherson was observed getting off the bus with other passengers. He was taken into custody without incident.
Smotherson has been taken to the Maryland State Police Waterloo Barrack where he is being held on a fugitive warrant. Detectives from the Kannapolis Police Department are on their way to the barrack at this time to further their investigation and to initiate extradition proceedings.
Ordering A Pizza In 2015
If Obama and the Democrats have their way: (Just click on the underlined below )
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You should know the Sheriff's Department has a new speed camera at the Salisbury School. It's a gold colored car, not a SUV. You've been warned, SHHHHHHHH!
Today's Fill In The Blank 6-27-12
Osprey -- The Ultimate Fisher
Summer Playground Program Offers Free Activities For Youth
Daytime locations include Indian Village, Emerson Holloway and Doverdale Playgrounds. These locations are in operation from 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday and include lunch. Evening locations are open Monday through Thursday and include Doverdale Playground from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Billy Gene Jackson from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Lake Street Playground from 6:00pm until 9:30pm.
New to the program this year, is a partnership with the Wicomico County Library in which a 'Summer Reading Program' will be available at select dates during the summer at both day and evening locations. The program will offer each participating child the opportunity to take home a free book.
The Summer Playground Program provides recreational games, sports and activities over an eight to ten week period in a safe, fun environment. To learn more, visit www.WicomicoRecandParks.org or call 410.548.4900 ext. 109 for more information.
Today's Advertiser Of The Day 6-27-12
The World Isn't Buying Europe's Nonsense
Cyprus has just asked for a bailout from the EU's ATM, joining Greece, Ireland, Portugal and, most recently, Spain. So what's the excuse this time? Apparently Cyprus' intimate exposure to the Greek economy was more than enough economic Ebola.
So another beggar's cup starts rattling just in time for yet another summit of European leaders. Are they still actually hoping to find a solution to this fiasco? Are we to presume that it's going to come from someone who has been living in outer space for the past several years? Because that's about the only being who might actually have a solution that hasn't yet been tried.
Despite Europe's woes, the European climate is favoring an increased entitlement culture, if you can believe it. For example, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg has ruled that employers — often meaning the taxpayer, since we're talking about civil-service-heavy Europe here — need to give workers another vacation in the event that they happen to fall sick during their annual four-to-six-week paid vacation. Apparently sick time and vacation time are two separate things and ought to be kept that way at all costs, even if the European economy is on the verge of keeling over completely. That's because all of Europe is now officially just a life-support system for some civil servant's entitlement package.
Food Stamp President Wants Even More People On Food Stamps
(CNN Money) More than one in seven Americans are on food stamps, but the federal government wants even more people to sign up for the safety net program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been running radio ads for the past four months encouraging those eligible to enroll. The campaign is targeted at the elderly, working poor, the unemployed and Hispanics.
The department is spending between $2.5 million and $3 million on paid spots, and free public service announcements are also airing. The campaign can be heard in California, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and the New York metro area.
"Research has shown that many people — particularly underserved seniors, working poor, and legal immigrants — do not understand the requirements of the program," said Kevin Concannon, a USDA under secretary.
Team Obama's Brother Sharpton Moment
At a Tuesday press conference in Washington, D.C., human shield Al Sharpton condemned the upcoming House vote on a contempt motion against Holder as "reckless" and "morally reprehensible." Yes, the infamous hate-crimes hoaxer, cop-basher and riot incitement specialist is now the self-appointed sheriff of Capitol Hill morality. A Huffington Post report hyping Sharpton's protection racket decried the contempt citation as an "assault on minority rights." In typical race-baiting style, Sharpton told the leftwing website: "I'm not saying that this is because Holder is black, and I'm not calling (Republicans) racists. I'm saying what they're doing has a racial effect."
Of course Sharpton's accusing Republicans of racism — and by extension, he's smearing every American demanding truth and justice in Obama's bloodiest scandal. That includes the family of murdered Border Patrol agent Brian Terry, whose December 2011 death came at the hands of a Mexican thug wielding a Fast and Furious weapon. What about the Mexican government officials left in the dark about the deadly operation? And the hundreds of families of Mexican victims of Fast and Furious-enabled bloodshed? Yes, yes, they are all racists and minority vote suppression advocates, too.
Rescue Crews Dismantle Mall to Get At Victims
Officials used heavy equipment to clear a path from outside the building to resume rescue efforts stalled over fears the unstable structure could further collapse, leaving rescuers trapped inside the mall.
Rescuers detected breathing inside the rubble early Monday, but authorities enraged local residents when they called off work later that day. One death was confirmed after part of the mall's roof collapsed Saturday
afternoon, and another person is known to be still inside.
Julian Assange Still Holed Up In Ecuadorian Embassy
Is Obama Creating A Pro-Gay Boy Scouts Of America?
Is it a coincidence that Turley came out swinging against the BSA's century-old policy to ban gays from leadership and that he has such close affiliations with the pro-gay Obama administration?
Is it a coincidence that Turley and his wife, Lynne, were just guests at a state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in honor of British Prime Minister David Cameron at the White House on March 14?
Is it a coincidence that Turley was nominated to President Obama's Export Council in 2010?
Is it a coincidence Turley was granted a seat on an investment advisory panel that met with none other than Vladimir Putin in Moscow in October?
Is it a coincidence that Turley has been a global cheerleader for Obama's economic strategies and an economic ambassador of sorts to other mogul business leaders, as is clearly seen in his Bloomberg interview from the 2011 economic summit in Davos, Switzerland?
Is it a coincidence that Michael Mundaca, who was the assistant secretary of the treasury for tax policy from 2009 to 2011 and advised Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on all matters relating to taxation, recently joined the team of Ernst & Young?
Is it a coincidence that, as the White House website explained, "Ernst & Young LLP will honor (the Obama administration's Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's) youth entrepreneurs at regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award galas across the country, bringing important attention to the next generation of young entrepreneurs"?
Is it a coincidence that a couple of months ago, Obama reversed his position on marriage, extending the union to gay couples, and that Turley just came out of the closet in his position against the BSA's position?
Governor also announces designation of Pocomoke-Worcester County Enterprise Zone
POCOMOKE CITY, MD (June 27, 2012) – During his speech to the Maryland Municipal League last evening, Governor Martin O'Malley announced that Vorbeck Materials Corp., a Howard County-based high technology company, has plans to purchase a State-owned building in Pocomoke City for their new manufacturing facility. The company, which is headquartered in Jessup and is considered a leader in developing graphene nanomaterials, also announced plans to create up to 50 new jobs at the new 42,000 square-foot Pocomoke facility within three years.
"It is exciting to see a cutting-edge, innovative company like Vorbeck creating high-quality manufacturing jobs on the Eastern Shore," said Governor O'Malley. "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently ranked Maryland number one for Entrepreneurship and Innovation because of our commitment to high-tech industries and our willingness to invest in the talents, skills, education and innovation of our people. We are pleased that Vorbeck has chosen to expand in Maryland – a reflection of our State's support for this growing high-tech industry and affirmation that we are a leader in the nation's innovation economy."
"Maryland has been a terrific location for us to start and grow our business," said Vorbeck Materials CEO John Lettow. "We are excited by this opportunity in Pocomoke City. Along with our headquarters in Howard County, we look forward to continued expansion and to creating new jobs in innovation and manufacturing in Maryland."
"The addition of this innovative company – and make no mistake, they are garnering national and international attention for their technological advances - is a key component in strengthening our community by securing skilled jobs for our workforce in the STEM field, making Worcester County, the State of Maryland and the nation overall viable entities on the world stage," said Worcester County Commission President James C. "Bud" Church said.
As part of the agreement, the State will provide incentive-based financing for the building that includes deferred payments and interest forgiveness if the company achieves the employment conditions. The company may also be eligible for other State assistance, including the One Maryland Tax Credit and the Job Creation Tax Credit, as well as county incentives. To date, Vorbeck has received $650,000 in Enterprise equity investments and commitments from DBED.
The Governor also announced today that the Pocomoke-Worcester County Enterprise Zone has been designated. The designation will include an 845-acre zone that includes downtown Pocomoke, the Pocomoke Industrial Park, the riverfront industrial area and other parcels. Several existing local companies, including Hardwire LLC, H&H Furniture Company, Aurora and Bel-Art, were attracted to the area because of the Enterprise Zone benefits. The designation is an important tool in attracting and retaining job, particularly in rural areas. Enterprise Zones enable jurisdictions to provide businesses located within the zones with income tax and property tax credits to help create and retain jobs. The latest data by the State Department of Assessment and Taxation shows that businesses in the State's Enterprise Zones received property tax credits totaling $38.1 million in FY 2012, based on real property investments made by those businesses totaling more than $3 billion.
The Department of Business and Economic Development approves the State's Enterprise Zones while local governments are responsible for their administration. Businesses operating within an Enterprise Zone may be eligible for a tax credit towards their state income tax filings based upon the number of new jobs created, and a tax credit on their local real property taxes based upon their overall capital investment into a property.
Founded in 2006, Vorbeck has exclusive license on patented graphene technology from Princeton University and developed the world's first commercial graphene product Vor-inktm. Earlier this year, Vorbeck was named as one of "America's Next Top Energy Innovators" by the U.S. Department of Energy and this month, the company was recognized by R&D Magazine for developing one of the 100 most significant scientific and technological products or advances of the year – the commercialization of graphene technology which enables greater use of electric vehicles and faster charging consumer electronics.
Lawmakers Got Inside Information From Bush Administration Officials During The 2008 Financial Crisis
The Washington Post reports today that 34 lawmakers – including Speaker of the House John Boehner – got inside information from high-ranking Bush Administration officials during the 2008 financial crisis – and immediately changed their investment portfolios. As the Post uncovered – lawmakers changed their investment portfolios 166 different times within two days after speaking with Secretary Treasury Hank Paulsen, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, and incoming Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Speaker Boehner reportedly moved as much as $100,000 out of a risky mutual fund following the briefing. The most shocking part of this is that none of it is illegal, even after Congress passed the watered-down STOCK Act earlier this year to prevent insider trading. Becoming a lawmaker used to be about representing your constituents and having a sense of duty; today it's about helping the rich, and getting rich yourself.
Today's Survey Question 6-27-12
Veterans Forced To Attend Anti-Union Meetings On Army Base
For the last six months, Croic and 120 of his co-workers, nearly half of whom are veterans, have been forced to attend anti-union meetings, in which General Dynamics managers make them watch films about why unions are bad. General Dynamics has routinely told workers that if they vote to join union that it will likely lead to General Dynamics losing their contract with the U.S. Army. On several occasions, General Dynamics has even flown some of their top corporate officials out on Lear jets from their corporate headquarters in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to explain to the workers why they shouldn't join a union.
"We have had these meetings where they provided one side of the story," says Croic. "The message is we won't be as employable to the Army as we are now because we won't be as versatile. Being non-union, they say we are more attractive to the Army because we can be moved around easier."
DelDOT Urges Drivers To Allow Extra Time To Reach Your Destination For July 4th
Heavy traffic volumes are expected and to help make your trip to the First State easier, DelDOT offers motorists real-time travel information in multiple formats. For web enabled telephones use DelDOT Mobile or on your computer visit DelDOT Travelers can also tune to WTMC 1380 AM.
Drivers are encouraged to call the following number to report any travel or traffic related issues at the following numbers: Dial #77 from any cell phone; (302) 659-4600 or 1-800-324-8379. For emergencies, please dial 911.
More Women Are Breadwinners, But They Still Can't Get Out Of The Kitchen
But despite those historic numbers, most women are still left doing the majority of the house work.
A new report out from the Bureau of Labor Statistics details how both men and women spend their days, and it comes as no surprise that women do a larger portion of the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other chores:
On an average day, 83 percent of women and 65 percent of men spent some time doing household activities such as housework, cooking, lawn care, or financial and other household management.
On the days that they did household activities, women spent an average of 2.6 hours on such activities, while men spent 2.1 hours.
On an average day, 19 percent of men did housework–such as cleaning or doing laundry–compared with 48 percent of women. Forty percent of men did food preparation or cleanup, compared with 66 percent of women.
The numbers can be in part explained by the women who don't work or who have part-time jobs. But the disproportionate burden of housework on women shows that a "second shift" still exists for those who work. While women have earned more rights in the office place (though they still aren't fairly paid for their work), there is still the burden for them to be the primary housekeepers and caretakers.
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No Jail Time Sought in Md. Neighborhood Watch Case
Twenty-four-year-old Eliyahu Werdesheim faces sentencing Wednesday for second-degree assault and false imprisonment. His 22-year-old brother, Avi, was acquitted. The case drew comparisons to the fatal shooting of Florida teen Trayvon Martin.
Eliyahu Werdesheim faces up to 10 years on the assault count, but prosecutors are requesting a three-year suspended sentence, probation and community service.
A Bunch Of Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme Victims To Get $405 Million In Settlement
A recent settlement will see a group of Bernie Madoff's victims in his Ponzi scheme receive $405 million. Clients of hedge fund manager J. Ezra Merkin, including New York Law School, Bard College, Harlem Children's Zone, Homes for the Homeless and the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty are included in the settlement. New York state will also get $5 million to cover the legal costs of the settlement.
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NEW Urgent Warning To All Cell Phone Users
If you think the jury's still out on whether cell phones can be dangerous to your health, then you might want to take the time to listen to this video. Dr. Devra Davis, author of the book, "The Secret History of the War on Cancer," has been researching the safety hazards of radiation emanating from your cell phone.
Like many people, Dr. Davis just didn't believe the possibility of cell phones being dangerous―until she studied it. And now, with the toxicological and epidemiological evidence to back up her claims, she's trying to get the word out that cell phone radiation is not only dangerous, but can be downright lethal.
In her lecture, Dr. Davis explains how the biological impact of your cell phone is not related to its power, which is quite weak, but rather to the erratic nature of its signal and its ability to disrupt resonance and interfere with DNA repair. This is now believed to be the most plausible theory for understanding the wide array of health impacts discovered, which includes cancer...
Can Your Cell Phone Cause Cancer?
One interesting case that can serve as an illustrative warning of the cancer-causing potential of cell phones is that of a young woman with no other predisposing risk factors for cancer who came down with multi-focal breast cancer. The case was revealed in the May issue of the Environmental Health Trust's newsletteri. As it turns out, the young lady had the curious habit of tucking her cell phone into her bra...
Two cancer specialists, Robert Nagourney and John West, concluded there was only one other possibility that might have directly contributed to her breast cancer. "We connected the dots," the patient said. And the dots―quite literally the pattern of the cancer, and distribution of the cancerous cells―lined up perfectly with the shape of her cell phone.
How Clean is Beachwater Where You Vacation?
Delaware ranked No. 1 in beachwater quality in the study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, which maps more than 6,000 beaches nationwide.
The NRDC's ratings show Middle Atlantic beaches as the cleanest in the country.
Dewey Beach and Ocean City, Md.'s beach near 136th Street ranked as five-star beaches, the top rating given by the group. Only 12 beaches nationwide made that elite list.
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Gay Rights Icon Arrested on Child Porn Charges
Larry Brinkin, the gay activist who led the fight to get San Francisco to recognize domestic partnerships, was arrested for child pornography today. Items seized from his home included computers, videos, tapes, and discs. He had been a long-time employee of the Human Rights Commission, and a central figure in the gay rights movement. The San Francisco board of supervisors actually gave a "Larry Brinkin Week" in February 2010 upon his retirement.
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Abolish The Bar Exam
The bar exam is a barrier to entry, as are all forms of professional licensure. Today the federal government regulates thousands of occupations and excludes millions of capable workers from the workforce by means of expensive tests and certifications; likewise various state governments restrict upward mobility and economic progress by mandating that workers obtain costly degrees and undergo routinized assessments that have little to do with the practical, everyday dealings of the professional world.
As a practicing attorney, I can say with confidence that many paralegals I know can do the job of an attorney better than some attorneys, and that is because the practice of law is perfected not by abstract education but lived experience.
So why does our society require bar exams that bear little relation to the ability of a person to understand legal technicalities, manage case loads, and satisfy clients? The answer harkens back to the Progressive Era when elites used government strings and influence to prevent hardworking and entrepreneurial individuals from climbing the social ladder.
Lawyers were part of two important groups that Murray Rothbard blamed for spreading statism during the Progressive Era: the first was "a growing legion of educated (and often overeducated) intellectuals, technocrats, and the 'helping professions' who sought power, prestige, subsidies, contracts, cushy jobs from the welfare state, and restrictions of entry into their field via forms of licensing," and the second was "groups of businessmen who, after failing to achieve monopoly power on the free market, turned to government – local, state, and federal – to gain it for them."
Report: Zimmerman Didn't ID Self As Watch Leader
More documents in the second-degree murder case against the 28-year-old were released that included investigators' accounts of the night of Feb. 26, when Zimmerman killed Martin after following the unarmed teenager through a gated community in Sanford. He has pleaded not guilty and has said from the night of the fight that he feared for his life because Martin was beating him up before Zimmerman grabbed his gun in his holster and shot the 17-year-old.
Sanford detective Christopher Serino said in the report that Zimmerman at first verbally confronted Martin from his car and that the defendant and witnesses said he was too afraid of Martin to get out. Later in the encounter, Zimmerman got out of his SUV and followed Martin.
City At Vanguard Of Housing Crash Could File Bankruptcy This Week
Back in August 2007, when many of us were still taking out adjustable-rate loans to pay for the water slide on our new champagne-filled jacuzzis, reports of impending doom were coming Stockton, Calif., a city that had suddenly jumped to the head of the foreclosure pack, with 1-in-27 homes being taken back by the bank. Now, five years on, it looks like Stockton could be due for another ignominious honor, as it stands to become the largest U.S. city to declare bankruptcy.
Md. Women Plead to Role in Hanging Animal in Noose
Dena Whedbee and her daughter, Brittany, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy and violating the Fair Housing Act.
The Whedbees admitted conspiring with three other people in April 2010 to hang the raccoon from the family's home in Middle River in an effort to scare them. Two of the other men, Billy Pratt and Joshua Wall, have already pleaded guilty.
Jimmy Carter the Latest to Bury Obama - Who's Next?
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Recent legislation has made legal the president's right to detain a person indefinitely on suspicion of affiliation with terrorist organizations or "associated forces," a broad, vague power that can be abused without meaningful oversight from the courts or Congress (the law is currently being blocked by a federal judge). This law violates the right to freedom of expression and to be presumed innocent until proved guilty, two other rights enshrined in the declaration.
In addition to American citizens' being targeted for assassination or indefinite detention, recent laws have canceled the restraints in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to allow unprecedented violations of our rights to privacy through warrantless wiretapping and government mining of our electronic communications. Popular state laws permit detaining individuals because of their appearance, where they worship or with whom they associate.
Possible Outcomes in Pending Health Care Law Case
A look at potential outcomes:
Q: What if the Supreme Court upholds the law and finds Congress was within its authority to require most people to have health insurance or pay a penalty?
A: That would settle the legal argument, but not the political battle.
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The amount far surpasses the nearly 57,000 needed to trigger a referendum and exceeds a self-imposed goal of reaching 150,000 signatures made by the Maryland Marriage Alliance, a group spearheading the repeal effort.


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This tax year I have spent in excess of £3000 for electricians to do various jobs on my properties. I have discovered that I can do a 7 week course that would qualify me as a domestic installer (electrician) who would be able to self certify any work that I do. I believe that In the long term this would save me a lot of money. My question is; would I be able to offset the course fees (£6000) when it comes to submitting my tax return?
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Architecture in Greater Iran has a continuous history from at least 5000BCE to the present, with characteristic examples distributed over a vast area from Syria to North India and the borders of China, from the Caucasus to Zanzibar. Persian buildings vary from peasant huts to tea houses, and garden pavilions to "some of the most majestic structures the world has ever seen.
Iranian architecture displays great variety, both structural and aesthetic, developing gradually and coherently out of prior traditions and experience. Without sudden innovations, and despite the repeated trauma of invasions and cultural shocks, it has achieved an individuality distinct from that of other Muslim countries. Its paramount virtues are several: a marked feeling for form and scale; structural inventiveness, especially in vault and dome construction; a genius for decoration with a freedom and success not rivaled in any other architecture.
Traditionally, the guiding, formative, motif of Iranian architecture has been its cosmic symbolism by which man is brought into communication and participation with the powers of heaven. This theme, shared by virtually all Asia and persisting even into modern times, not only has given unity and continuity to the architecture of Persia, but has been a primary source of its emotional characters as well.
Traditional Iranian architecture has maintained a continuity that, although frequently shunned by western culture or temporarily diverted by political internal conflicts or foreign intrusion, nonetheless has achieved a style that could hardly be mistaken for any other.
In this architecture, there are no trivial buildings; even garden pavilions have nobility and dignity, and the humblest caravanserais generally have charm. In expressiveness and communicativity, most Persian buildings are lucid-even eloquent. The combination of intensity and simplicity of form provides immediacy, while ornament and, often, subtle proportions reward sustained observation.
The Top 10 Historical Architecture Sites to Visit in Iran
As the remnants of an empire that once covered almost the entire area from Greece to China, Iran is full of historic wonders. Due to the country's current political situation, it is not exactly a top tourist destination and as such many of these wonders are kept a secret from the rest of the world. As with any historical building, the ten sites listed below each contain a rich history within their spaces. However, Iran's history is exceptionally complex, layered with dynasties and rulers whose influence extended way beyond modern-day Iran. These sites, therefore, are physical memories of the rich culture that underpins Iranian people today, despite the radical change in the country's political sphere after the 1979 Revolution. Sacred sites for the Zoroastrians, for example, are still visited and remembered, despite the restrictions placed upon them by the Iranian government. The essences of these sites provide opportunities to learn about and empathize with the history of Iran, beyond what we hear in the news.
1. Shah Mosque, Isfahan
The one architectural site that shows up in the vast majority of Iran travel guides is a space covered in beautiful blue and yellow mosaics—known as Shah Mosque, but officially renamed Imam Mosque after the 1979 Revolution. It is famous for a reason of course, which is why it's starting off our list. You could spend an entire day walking around the mosque, taking in its details, finding its hidden secrets. One thing you must not miss is the experience of standing under the center of the main dome, on a small square singled out by the fact that it is made of a different kind of stone. Stand there and speak. The echoes that are created by your voice are indescribable, and that experience is worth a visit in itself.
2. Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan
The Ali Qapu Palace is filled with layers of architecture and time, quite literally. The building was built in stages, starting with the compact cubic entrance, then expanding with an "upper hall," adding two stories above the entrance. On top of this came the Music Hall and later the large eastern veranda opening up towards the square. Finally the veranda was adorned with 18 wooden columns supporting a wooden ceiling. Shah Abbas used the palace as a place to entertain his guests during the Safavid Dynasty, explaining the great details contained in every single room to create complex and beautiful decorative forms.
3. Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, Shiraz
If you get up extra early for one thing in Iran, let it be the Nasir-ol-Molk (or "Pink") Mosque in Shiraz. Experiencing the quiet room as the sun rises and washes through the coloured glass is a tranquil, humbling experience. Although the room quickly fills up with tourists snapping their cameras, zipping their sweaters and coughing in the dry air, having a few moments to yourself in the early hours of the morning are what makes the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque worth visiting. It allows one to sense the personal, inner space it was meant to create. If Shiraz seems too far out of reach, you can experience the space through a virtual 360-degree perspective here for the time being.
4. Golestan Palace, Tehran
The Golestan Palace is a collection 17 structures in the form of gardens, Iranian craftwork and old royal buildings that were once contained within the "arg" or citadel walls of Tehran. Almost all the structures were built during the Qajar Dynasty, from 1797-1834. Unfortunately, a large number of the buildings were destroyed during the rule of Reza Shah from 1925-1945, due to his belief that the old architecture of the city should not hinder its modern growth.
5. Persepolis, Shiraz
Situated 60 kilometers northeast of Shiraz, Persepolis (literally "the city of Persians" in Greek) was the ceremonial capital of Persia during the Achaemenid Empire around 550-330 BC. The archeological ruins cover a total of 1.6 square kilometers with remnants of enormous columns, two royal palaces and gardens, and what is believed to be the mausoleum of Cyrus the Great. One enters through the Gate of All Nations, where international explorers from hundreds of years ago have carved their names into the walls, now protected by glass barriers. Persepolis' history is what makes it so powerful, despite the number of tourists that can now be found there.
6. Earth City of Yazd
Yazd is filled with old single-storey mud-brick buildings that are hidden around narrow alleys, creating a maze-like city structure that was initially meant to confuse potential attackers. Most homes contain an inner courtyard, often with a small pond, in order to cool down the buildings and improve air circulation. Some more fortunate residents could afford to build "badgir" or "wind-catchers" that drag fresh air down into the rooms and courtyards, maximizing airflow. Climbing up to a rooftop will open up another world; the earthen landscape that is created by the organic domes and magnificent "badgir" will give you an entirely different perspective on the old architecture of Yazd.
7. Naqsh-e Rustam Necropolis, Shiraz
Located around 12 kilometers northwest of Persepolis are enormous monuments carved into the mountains, housing the final resting places of the Achaemenid kings. Unfortunately the tombs were raided by Alexander the Great, however this does not affect the majestic appearance of their exteriors in any way. The sheer size of the the stone carvings are difficult to grasp, let alone the thought of people laboring under the hot sun to produce them.
8. Qavam House, Shiraz
When the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque begins to get too crowded, you can take a walk to the Qavam House just a short distance away. It was constructed between 1879-1886, and contains a spectacular display of mirrors and reflective mosaics.
9. Tower of Silence, Yazd
Zoroastrians believed that the dead body would "pollute" the earth if buried in it; in order to combat this problem, they built the Towers of Silence close to the sky, where special caretakers would carry up the dead. In these large and exposed circular spaces, the sun and birds left behind nothing but bones, that were later collected and finally disintegrated by lime and water. The Towers haven't been used since the 1960s, as the Iranian government has banned this practice. At the bottom of the Towers lie the ruins of a small village, almost entirely camouflaged by the desert.
10. Khaju Bridge, Isfahan
Built by the Persian Shah Abbas during the Safavid Dynasty around 1650, Khaju is not only a bridge, but also served as a dam and a popular public meeting space. It boasts 23 arches spanning over 133 meters, though unfortunately little water runs under them today; the Zayanderud is dried out for most of the year, due to the Chadegan Reservoir dam built in 1972 for a large hydroelectric project. Unfortunately, this has dampened much of the life that was once at the center of the city.


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Recently, I had some moments of realization where I saw the degree to which I have suppressed and neglected myself. This has been a pattern for quite a long time in my life which was built up through experiences where I found life very difficult and simply felt that I had no way of dealing with things or would look for others for answers or support and find none.
The things I have been dealing with recently have been smoking weed and the desire for women/sex. This has been a long-standing point that I have created for myself in my life. Sometimes I become so preoccupied with the present moment that I forget that there is an entire his-story behind that which I am currently experiencing.
In my early teen years I became enthralled with women and the idea of the beautiful woman, it was almost a point of desiring a savior. I slowly but surely became addicted to my experience of masturbation as it was fueled by the thoughts and fantasies that I had, I became to that mental experience in masturbation and eventually when I got old enough that sex was a viable thing with a partner, I became dependent on the partner for this experience/addiction and would base my entire relationship and choice of partner on that point ultimately.
In my early 20's an interesting thing happened. After going through some of the turbulence that was the consequential experience from existing this way in relationships, I became somewhat disenfranchised with the game and found an alternative, and this happened when I started smoking marijuana heavily. What I found (without realizing what I was doing at the time) was that marijuana brought me back into this fantasy world, which could also be reinforced with imagery/pornography. The marijuana made the experience feel much more real as it was greatly intensified, so from this I turned more towards my own masturbation. From this, my relationships quickly would deteriorate/become dysfunctional, and the sex that I would have would tend to be much more fantasy-based. It also became more extreme/taboo as the way I was doing it was always meant to be such an intense mental experience, that I would always have to 'increase the dose' to be satisfied with the experience.
So here I am ten years later at the same point where I have had to really stop and stabilize myself and direct myself to stop from repeating the same mistakes. What I really realized about the marijuana addiction is that it was truly never about the marijuana – the marijuana was simply the fuel, the 'lube' to help me go into this experience or chasing this experience. What I also came to realize was that the whole desire for a relationship/the 'perfect woman' was a way of fearing living my own life to the fullest and not living my life to it's fullest potential, and within that, believing and wanting that another person could fulfill me.
Now, as of this day, I am seeing the whole point more and so stopping the marijuana habit is the easiest that I have ever experienced it (I have stopped and started again many times in the last 7 years), as I am seeing the whole point, how and why it starts, where it will go and how it will end up, and that because it is all a form of coping/compensating for a life that is not being fully lived, I am seeing where I can make corrections/live my life in a different way so that the desire to participate in this pattern no longer exists or appeals to me.
Quite simply, I am the one that I have been looking for all along. Seems like a simple statement and yet the fascinating part is in the living of this statement – seeing in real time and detail what it means to live to my fullest potential and what I am capable of. Once the past is understood, there is simply no more reason to remain stuck in self-limitation and the expansion process is able to begin.
I forgive myself that I've not accepted and allowed myself to see the pattern of using marijuana to keep alive my addiction to sex/beautiful women and that I have not accepted and allowed myself to see, realize and understand that this desire for sex/a relationship with a beautiful woman is a way of seeking a higher experience of myself because it is me who is not moving/directing myself to live my life to the fullest potential and it is me who believes that it 'I am not good enough/I am not capable' of living my life to it's fullest potential.
I forgive myself that I haven't accepted and allowed myself to be persistent, consistent and committed in my process of stopping the patterns of smoking/chasing after women/sex and to specify my process so that my movement within experiences/interactions is specific to directing myself to expand myself and deliberately not go into past patterns
When and as I am presented with any opportunity to go into this pattern, I stop, I breathe and I do not participate in the energy of the mind, rather, I move and direct myself to specifically not engage in the energy and the behavior fueled by energy and deliberately not participate in the same patterns no matter how challenging or uncomfortable it may 'feel' – thus within such moments/experiences/situations I simply move through the energy and make the point of walking through it and within that, direct myself in a whole new way where I can expand myself and transcend that which I would normally do/engage in – I commit myself to repeat this point of self correction and be consistent/persistent in implementing this point of self correction until I have transcended the desire to go back into past patterns completely.


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Durable and Strong Customized Kitchen Cabinets.
The most expensive furniture's are kitchen cabinets for they allow one to have creative freedom in creating your kitchen dream. When installing new kitchen cabinets in your home or when renovating the old one there are some several considerations one has to look. In order to ensure that you install the best kitchen cabinets which are durable and functional, one should customize his or her kitchen in a magic way. Style, size, color and door combinations are some of the common features which distinguishes different types of kitchen cabinets. Use the following tips while deciding the type of kitchen cabinets to purchase.
The specifications of the owner will determine the cost of the kitchen cabinets you will purchase for they are built from scratch. Individuals or carpenters who are hired by homeowners are the one who built most of the customized kitchen cabinets and therefore one has decision of choosing between saving or splurge. Kitchen cabinets must be crafted, assembled and then installed and the labor cost of doing all this task is significant. There are some incurred at the end of labor cost for it is a process that takes time.
One of the advantage of using custom kitchen cabinets is that they offer more flexible styles for material and finishes. In order to meet the needs of your specific kitchen, custom kitchen cabinets are completely made to order and therefore they can be tailored in different size and in different design. In order to make your kitchen functional, the remaining space that is left in your kitchen can be filled using the custom kitchen cabinets.
The freedom of creative comes when there is a steep price tag as many cabinetmakers are very expensive and this is another consideration to look when purchasing kitchen cabinets. The work done, the quality of material that is typically used and the effort that is put to customize the kitchen cabinets determines the cost of these cabinets which is usually high. There is some hand-crafted ornamentation which are added into your cabinets or some hand-painted faux finishes which adds the cost of custom cabinets. Some hardware also includes any additional accessories that is needed to complete the look and this add some cost to the customized kitchen cabinets.
Finally, another consideration is the made-to-order nature that must be considered by any homeowner who uses kitchen cabinets. When building and installing kitchen cabinets there must be a plan which is used. Plan the tools which will be required and always add any extra time that will be required in your project. Saving time, money and avoiding making mistakes in the long run can be achieved by making a good plan.
Getting To The Point – Kitchens


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Publication date: 2018-09-17
Bormio is one of the most popular and appreciated ski resorts in Italy. The town is located in a really picturesque region of Lombardy, on the altitude of 1,225 metres, in the heart of Rhaetian Alps, close to the borders of Italy with Switzerland and Austia. It is mostly famous thanks to its attractive and much diversified ski slopes. The have been designed in such a way, to be able to meet the expectations of amateur skiers, as well as professional ones.
What is also interesting is that on the routes of the town, every year in December, World Ski Cup is being held. Stelvio route is considered to be one of the most difficult in the whole cycle. Also Alpine skiing World Championship was held there twice. Customers of Inter Cars will have a chance to try their skills on the slopes, on which professional world class sportsmen are skiing.
But Bormio is not just skiing, but also all the attractions combined with the culture of this sport. Thanks to the infrastructure and apres-ski attractions the town offers tourists possibility of experiencing something really unique.
Besides extensive board possibilities, full of pubs, clubs and restaurants, Bormio offers numerous bathhouses and thermal springs which bring relax and de-stressing.
More about Bormio can be found on the website of Bormio(page in English, German and Italian).


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Travvy Awards Winners Spotlight: Chris Austin, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Hotel & Resort Ryan Rudnansky March 04, 2015
When you are the vice president of global leisure and luxury sales for Starwood Hotels and Resorts—which includes nine brands in its portfolio—it's safe to say you have a lot of responsibility.
But Chris Austin, who was named Most Innovative Hotels Executive at the first annual Travvy Awards in January in New York City, seems to be handling his role just fine.
"For me personally, winning in this category at the Travvy Awards was major recognition of my and Starwood's long-standing commitment to the travel professional community," said Austin. "Innovation is the heartbeat of our brands and our design. It is how we deepen relationships with guests and customers and stand apart from the rest."
Austin, who has worked for more than 25 years at Starwood, has not only helped the company grow to 1,200 hotels across the globe, but he has also been a major force behind some key tools, programs and initiatives Starwood has developed throughout the years.
Travel professionals, in particular, have been appreciative of Austin's work. He has led the development of the Starwood ProLearning travel agent training program, as well as the recent SPG Pro incentive program, which rewards professionals more for their hard work.
And, in line with Austin's reputation of being an innovative executive, he was on top of the Wi-Fi trend in 2014. He led Starwood's move to offer free Wi-Fi to SPG loyalty program members who booked through the company's digital channels, while also ensuring travel professionals got their 10 percent commission for bookings made this way.
"We continue to deliver ProLearning education with a focus to support the travel professionals' new business development and top line performance. Luxury Privileges was developed to support those partners who are vested in luxury and committed to growing their luxury business with the largest luxury hotel operator in the world," said Austin. "I thank all the readers for selecting me as the Best Innovative Hotel Executive and I pledge to remain fully committed to building the best resources, the best opportunities and the best end result for you and your customers. My entire global sales team is committed to the Starwood promise of innovation and success and we work each day to be flexible, reliable, responsive and proactive to support your efforts."
Austin's work was also instrumental in Starwood receiving both Best Luxury Hotel Chain and Best Hotel & Resorts Chain Overall at the Travvy Awards this January in New York City.
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