Maryland Chesapeake Blog (Original 1st Version)

2009-07-27T09:12:00.001-04:00

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2006-11-08T21:23:00.000-05:00

I have created a Blog on Wordpress, due to the problems recently with Blogger.At this time, please find us over there...http://marylandchesapeake.wordpress.com/

"Can you feel the (lack of ) love?"

2006-10-25T11:03:00.000-04:00

Boy, the endorsement that the Post wrote of Gov. Bob Ehrlich really must have been painful for them. They couldn't just say what's good about the Governor, they had to belittle and down him at the same time. It was very, very half-hearted. I almost feel that they chose to endorse Bobby just for the shock value, knowing it would draw people to read what they really felt about him... the

Post Endorses Ehrlich... Hades prepares for Blizzard!

2006-10-25T10:55:00.000-04:00

From the Washington Post...For Governor in Maryland A second term for Mr. EhrlichWednesday, October 25, 2006; Page A16 WHEN HE RAN for governor of Maryland four years ago, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s claim to the job seemed to rest on little more than a sense of entitlement and a telegenic, genial personality. In fits and starts, though, he has grown in the role to become a generally

Computer Science Security expert, Professor Avi Rubin, questions election security!

2006-10-01T00:30:00.000-04:00

He testified at a recent Board of Public Works meeting about Maryland's flawed election system.Comptroller Schaeffer wondered aloud if he really lost his (primary) election.See link, above...

2006-09-25T08:32:00.000-04:00

Lamone: Shocked at Diebold's horrible security!More from Lady Linda...

2006-09-25T08:31:00.000-04:00

Linda Lamone: Says the Buck Stops with Her!

I'm the Tax Man... and I'm Out To Get You!

2006-08-22T13:43:00.000-04:00

Interesting item from "Who's Your Nanny" about a taxpayer who owed Maryland less than it cost to post a note informing him of his underpayment. I'm sure the fines and fees will make up for it, though!

Baltimore sells your car before you're found guilty?

2006-08-22T12:41:00.000-04:00

So say you get arrested (for "stealing" your very own car that you rightfully own, by the way), and before you have your day in court, the City impounds and sells your car. It would never happen... but it did, in Baltimore. For details, see the Examiner article link in the Topic Headline above.Charming place that Charm City, isn't it?It must be real easy to catch someone stealing their own

Baltimore Schools Grade on the Curve, too!

2006-08-18T10:35:00.000-04:00

We complained in an earlier post about how the Teacher's Union was grading Martin O. on the curve. Now it seems that Baltimore schools will do the same, reducing the grade needed for kids to pass. And they have the audacity to say it is not reducing standards... yeah, and the Pope is Jewish! Next they will try to sell you the Bay Bridge. I'm not buying either the Rt. 50 water-crossing or the

Congressman Cardin Cures Cancer!?!

2006-08-15T12:46:00.000-04:00

What ? ! ? ! ?I heard that the wanna-be Senator may have laid a doozy on us.Did he really just call for more research, or actually give a deadline to cure the disease?(EDIT: He evidently put forth a goal after all) We'll have to look into that one...So, unlike President Kennedy who put forth a "Goal" of getting to the moon,Congressman Cardin, if true, would have made quite a campaign

2006-08-11T17:03:00.000-04:00

"Lazy Duncans" video a hoot!If Doug Duncan's family is this creative and fun-loving, they should have a great chance of getting the former candidate out of his depression. Note- Although DD is supposed to be supporting O'Malley, in this video the Mayor is made fun of. ALSO NOTE: There is a "Bad-Word" in it, so be advised...

Martin O'Malley & Education?

2006-08-10T23:38:00.000-04:00

"Anybody here, seen my old friend Martin?Can you tell me where he's gone?"Yeah- off the deep end! The Mayor is still touting education as a positive for his campaign. Does he really believe we are so dumb that we'll belive his spin if he repeats it enough?This time, his spot is complaining about the high cost of a higher education.He neglected to mention all the support Governor Ehrlich has

2006-08-09T23:54:00.000-04:00

Doni Glover interviews MD Governor EhrlichFYI - Found this Video from a while back...

Judge Muddock Approves of Lying?!

2006-08-09T09:25:00.000-04:00

First she ruled against one-man/one-woman marriage, now she is defending lying by Baltimore cops in court documents. What's with Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge M. Brooke Murdock? From the Baltimore Examiner: Lawyer: Department Defends Lying In Its Court DocumentsLuke Broadwater, The Examiner Aug 9, 2006 5:00 AM (4 hrs ago) Current rank: # 94

Marty Misquote Mayhem

2006-08-08T17:16:00.000-04:00

Martin used the unveiling of his Chesapeake Bay plan to slander Gov. Ehrlich.He accused the Chesapeake Bay Foundation of giving the Governor a grade of D. This ticked off the Foundation, which had given the Bay that grade, but not the Governor. When caught in the error, the Mayor's spokesman tried to negate the slander, as expected. Here's the lowdown from the Capital...{ A news release issued

Michael Steele Answers the Sun, but Not in the Sun!

2006-08-07T16:08:00.000-04:00

Lt. Governor Michael Steele received one of the surveys that papers and special-itnterests love to send candidates. This one, however, was sent by the very same rag that claimed he brought nothing to the Ehrlich administration but the color of his skin. They have yet to apologize, but had the nerve to ask him to fill-out their survey. He refused, as he should. Of course, this will be spun to

Davidsonville's Own Travis Pastrana Thrills The X-Games Crowd with a Double Backflip, and More!

2006-08-07T01:21:00.000-04:00

Travis Pastrana does quite a trick at the 12th Annual X-Games!Read about it, watch the video, and learn what else he did on ESPN. http://expn.go.com/expn/story?pageName=sx12_mtxfree

Last Comic Standing!

2006-08-06T23:59:00.000-04:00

I saw a wonderfully hilarious commercial recently. The star of the commercial used to be a musician in a band, but evidently gave that up to be a comedian. This was some of his best work yet. His humor is a little sick, but if you like that kind of thing, it is an absolute hoot! He's evidently in one of those reality shows where he is competing with others for a title and shot at the big time

O'Malley Gets Graded on the Curve!

2006-08-05T03:02:00.000-04:00

So, the Maryland State Teacher's Association union has endorsed Marty for governor. During their summer vacation they must have been exposed to too much of the intense heat we are getting around here. They have dried-up their brains.Now, I know that there is no love lost between the union and Governor Ehrlich. The MSTA never got over the fact that their darling Katie Townsend didn't get the

Were Michael Steele's latest remarks really controversial?

2006-07-28T17:15:00.000-04:00

"Republican Brother" has a good read at:Wake up Black America: Were Michael Steele's latest remarks really controversial?

Michael Steele is his Own Man, and That's Good!

2006-07-28T00:03:00.000-04:00

All this hullabaloo over Michael Steele's comments about the President is just a Democratic attempt to blow smoke. So, the Lt. Governor thinks Katrina could have been handled better, big whoop! In hindsight don't we all agree with that? It wasn't just the Feds that failed, the locals have a lot to answer for.It's all smoke to blind and distract. When Mr. Steele agrees with the President on

Marylanders help repatriate Americans from Lebanon

2006-07-25T14:46:00.000-04:00

Although I remain skeptical about what Americans were doing in such a powderkeg as the mid-east... I am at least thankful that Marylanders are rolling out the welcome mat to help our fellow citizens get re-connected to their families and homes in the U.S. Many times these people were rushed out of the war zone with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. State employees and the Red Cross

NewsMax.com reported that "Heinz Kerry-Funded Web Site Praises Hezbollah" (Click Here for Link)

2006-07-21T21:34:00.000-04:00

Evidently a few short years ago Women's eNews.com had a report that tried to get readers to sympathize with those poor martyers. I am so glad that "Mr. Catsup" is not the POTUS! Let's hope Israel has the 'nads to do what many others have failed to do... kick terrorist booty! I also hope the Lebanese will join the fight, against the terrorists in their midst, that is! I am not a warmonger, but

Welcome to BWI... Now what the heck were you thinking?!

2006-07-21T10:31:00.000-04:00

BWI/Thurgood Marshall Airport is welcoming many of the Americans escaping the WWIII battles in the mideast. It is good to be a place of refuge for those whose lives were in danger... but...why were they there in the first place? What were they thinking? Were they even capable of thinking at all? Lebanon is not on the list of US-friendly, approved, safe, vacation spots. (I can imagine the

Pondering the dilemma of “Undocumented Immigrants”

2006-07-12T15:31:00.000-04:00

It hit me… another reason why I think we are making a big mistake in our country for not clamping down on illegal aliens…It is not just that our national security is at risk, though it is. It is not just that it is a slap in the face to all those who went through proper channels, though it is. It is not just the language barrier, though that too is important. It is not just the disinterest many

Couldn't Say it Better Myself...

2006-07-05T18:06:00.000-04:00

When someone says what needs to be said, and does a good job of it, why not point to them?Take a look what John Hawkins had to say over at http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=15893I hope you had a great 4th!= = =Happy 4th!Have a great Independence Day...and please thank those who makeit possible every single day!

Take a Gander at What's Good for the Goose...

2006-07-03T15:27:00.000-04:00

First, let's examine this snippet from our friends at the AP:<

Announcement Audio

2006-07-03T15:13:00.000-04:00

Gov. Picks His Running Mate - AudioPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4

Cox Family Awaits the Announcement

2006-06-30T16:07:00.000-04:00

Governor Picks His Running Mate...

2006-06-29T15:33:00.000-04:00

It's Kristen Cox, Cabinet Secretaryfor the Department of Disabilities!

Blog Against Racism Day

2005-12-01T16:13:00.000-05:00

So, it's the day when we are all supposed to Blog against Racism... I'm sure whoever came up with the idea doesn't want up to be pro-racism the other 364 days of the year.Yet that seems to be the attitude of some in Maryland who refuse to retract the anti-african-american bigotry thrown (with some oreo cookies) at Maryland's Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.The nerve of some to insist that party trumps

Black Friday

2005-11-25T03:46:00.000-05:00

No, that's not Annapolis' homeless... Just some of the many camping out to get deals at Best Buy. Person number one was asleep, but number two said that they were in line since 9:30 or 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving night! We'll see how many deals are left when the doors open at 5 am.

Movie Review - Rent

2005-11-17T02:11:00.000-05:00

The film adaption of the Broadway musical "Rent" had a sneak preview at Arundel Mills Mall.Be aware there are spoilers ahead, so read further at your own risk if you want to experience it without any more information about it... I had no real knowledge of the plot beforehand, so if you want to experience it as a "virgin" yourself, don't read ahead.RENT(I did mention Virginity, something not too

2005-10-26T16:50:00.000-04:00

More pictures from Michael Steele's announcement...

2005-10-26T16:44:00.000-04:00

Announcement due any minute...

2005-10-25T10:52:00.000-04:00

Your Bridge is Steele

2005-10-25T10:43:00.000-04:00

Preparations are underway at Prince George's Community College for the long-awaited announcement by Lt. Gov. Michael Steele that he is running for the U.S. Senate. With Sen. Paul Sarbanes retiring...it gives the Republicans an opportunity to perhaps pick up this important seat.

Helping Maryland's Kids

2005-09-16T00:27:00.000-04:00

Maryland's Lt. Governor Michael Steele and a commission of people from all over the educational spectrum have released a report on 30 improvements that can be made in the way we educate our kids. ( Link to it through www.gov.state.md.us )Now comes the tough job of implementing these reccomendatons. Let's hope real improvement can be made. The kids need it.

Politicin' at the County Fair

2005-09-14T21:04:00.000-04:00

The Anne Arundel County Fair opened today. It's a good time to meet your elected officials , and those who would like to be, and give them a piece of your mind. Who knows, you might wind up agreeing with them on some things.There is also the yearly battle of the booths, where Republicans and Democrats compete in giving kids balloons, hoping to talk to their parents about the virtues of their

Gas Goons Need to Grow Up!

2005-09-05T01:17:00.000-04:00

I know the gas prices are high and getting higher... I don't like it either.However, that doesn't excuse "Drive-Offs" where people pump and go without paying.Incidences like this have increased even before Katrina, and I don't blame the filling stations for enforcing a "Pay First" policy.After all, don't we have to pay for most things before we take possession?On a related front: Rumors of gas

Marylanders, and others, chip in

2005-09-01T22:55:00.000-04:00

Maryland utility BGE sent a few hundred people to the Gulf Coast area to help restore power. Maryland National Guard troops are on the scene. All over the state, as in the country, people are praying and helping where they can.Should N.O. be re-built, or only if it can be raised above sea level? I guess that will be debated later.For now, though, it's just save and help those who can be

Storm Clouds... Be a Silver Lining

2005-08-30T19:24:00.000-04:00

The people in the New Orleans area see no silver linings right now, but you can help be one.Americans are always the first to offer to help out, now our brothers and sisters need us right here.Give the Red Cross a call and help if you can.If you can't help materially, then pray. The people down south in Katrina's wake need our prayers.

More "Back-to-School" thoughts...

2005-08-30T16:06:00.000-04:00

With school starting up, I wonder if the kids who are getting back to their "Edjamacation" will get the opportunity to really learn important things. Will teachers teach to the test, or will real learning take place? How much modern PC stuff will they have to filter out before it infects their brains? I hope they can see thru the junk and grasp the great.

Welcome to this Blog's first Comment:

2005-08-30T00:33:00.000-04:00

Walter said... What if the name changed from Hecht's to Wal-Mart?Welcome to this Blog's first Commenter, Walter! Thanks for your comment- where did you hear about this new Blog? All the bestNow as to your comment itself:Yeah, I can imagine the horror in major mall management's faces if their hoyty-toyty upscale malls got Wal-Marts!! I don't think most Hect's are big enough for such a big-box

What the Hecht- we'll hire some people for the duration

2005-08-28T21:11:00.000-04:00

Well, the Back to School sales are in full swing, but it looks like it is too little, too late for an area name.Hecht's is due to be assimilated into the Macy's brand, and some stores will close. Is there really that much difference in so many of these stores? They all seem cookie-cutter to me, but I guess I'm not their market anyway. They seem to emphasize the feminine, with their spritzing of

End of Summer on the Bay

2005-08-27T22:12:00.000-04:00

As the summer comes to a close on the Bay & tributaries (do people really call them that, or don't we just call them rivers and creeks?- Anyway...), it reminds me how blessed we are to have such a beautiful resource. We may tend to take it for granted, or on the other hand get into big debates over how best to use & enjoy it. A lot more people are here wanting to use and enjoy our natural

Empty Market House - Empty Dreams

2005-08-26T13:01:00.000-04:00

As the historic Market House sits empty in downtown Annapolis, whatever became of the dreams of revitlizing this landmark? With Dean & Deluca out- should Annapolis Seafood get the deal, or should it be re-bid? Why the mystery over the deal? So let me get this straight, the city kicked out existing businesses, most of which are no longer contributing to the employment rate or the tax base- and

Keep the Free State Free!

2005-08-25T14:09:00.000-04:00

Coming Soon...Ponderings about life in the Maryland/Chesapeake Bay region:It's attractions, politics, events, environment, resources, people and places.Please Stay Tuned. . .