Here's Your Dime, Keep The "Change"

After two years of Obama ... Here's your change!

January 2009	TODAY	% chg	Source
Avg.. Retail price/gallon gas in U.S.	$1.83	$3.95	115.8%	1
Crude oil, European Brent (barrel)	$43..48	$99..02	127.7%	2
Crude oil, West TX Inter. (barrel)	$38..74	$91..38	135.9%	2
Gold: London (per troy oz.)	$853.25	$1,504.50	90.5%	2
Corn, No.2 yellow, Central IL	$3.56	$6.33	78.1%	2
Soybeans, No. 1 yellow, IL	$9.66	$13..75	42.3%	2
Sugar, cane, raw, world, lb. Fob	$13..37	$35..39	164.7%	2
Unemployment rate, non-farm, overall	7.6%	9.4%	23.7%	3
Unemployment rate, blacks	12.6%	15.8%	25.4%	3
Number of unemployed	11,616,000	14,485,000	24.7%	3
Number of fed. Employees	2,779,000	2,840,000	2.2%	3
Real median household income	$50,112	$49,777	-0.7%	4
Number of food stamp recipients	31,983,716	43,200,878	35.1%	5
Number of unemployment benefit recipients	7,526,598	9,193,838	22.2%	6
Number of long-term unemployed	2,600,000	6,400,000	146.2%	3
Poverty rate, individuals	13.2%	14.3%	8.3%	4
People in poverty in U.S.	39,800,000	43,600,000	9.5%	4
U.S.. Rank in Economic Freedom World Rankings	5	9	n/a	10
Present Situation Index	29.9	23.5	-21.4%	11
Failed banks	140	164	17.1%	12
U.S.. Dollar versus Japanese yen exchange rate	89.76	82.03	-8.6%	2
U.S.. Money supply, M1, in billions	1,575.1	1,865.7	18.4%	13
U.S.. Money supply, M2, in billions	8,310.9	8,852.3	6.5%	13
National debt, in trillions	$10..627	$14..052	32.2%	14

Just take this last item: In the last two years we have accumulated national debt at a rate more than 27 times as fast as during the rest of our entire nation's history.
Over 27 times as fast. Metaphorically speaking, if you are driving in the right lane doing 65 MPH and a car rockets past you in the left lane. 
27 times faster, it would be doing 7,555 MPH!

Sources:
(1) U.S. Energy Information Administration; (2) Wall Street Journal; (3) Bureau of Labor Statistics; (4) Census Bureau; (5) USDA; (6) U.S. Dept. Of Labor; 
(7) FHFA; (8) Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller; (9) RealtyTrac; (10) Heritage Foundation and WSJ; (11) The Conference Board; (12) FDIC; 
(13) Federal Reserve; (14) U...S. Treasury

 

THE PRESIDENCY

SOME WILL APPRECIATE THIS AND SOME WILL NOT.

HOWEVER, ALL OF IT IS TRUE.

So, tell me again, what is it about Obama that makes him so brilliant and impressive? Can't think of anything? Don't worry. He's done all this in 24 months -- so you'll have one year and ten months to come up with an answer.

Every statement is factual and directly attributable to BarackHussein Obama. Every bumble is a matter of record and completely verifiable.

 

 

Hat Tip; Eric

Obama VS Lincoln "Skinny Lawyer"

For all of you who have made disparaging remarks about President Obama, please give serious consideration to the following -

I'm sure most of us have read the so-called comparison of Lincoln and Kennedy, but did you ever consider the relationship between Obama and Lincoln?  You might be surprised.

Parallels of Abraham Lincoln and Barack Hussein Obama:

1. Lincoln placed his hand on the Bible for his inauguration.

Obama used the same Bible.

2. Lincoln came from Illinois.

Obama comes from Illinois.

3. Lincoln served in the Illinois Legislature.

Obama served in the Illinois Legislature.

4. Lincoln had very little experience before becoming President.

Obama had very little experience before becoming President.

5. Lincoln rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration.

Obama rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration.

6. Lincoln was a skinny lawyer.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

7. Lincoln was a Republican.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

8. Lincoln was in the United States military.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

9. Lincoln believed in everyone carrying their own weight.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

10. Lincoln did not waste taxpayers' money on personal enjoyments.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

11. Lincoln was highly respected.

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

12. Lincoln was born in the United States .

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

13. Lincoln was honest, so honest he was called Honest Abe.

Obama is a skinny lawyer

14. Lincoln saved the United States .

Obama is a skinny lawyer.

Hat Tip; Kack

10 things to ponder

Number 10

Life is sexually transmitted.

Number 9
Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.

Number 8
Men have two emotions : Hungry and Horny. If you see him without an erection, make him a sandwich .

Number 7
Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks, months, maybe years.

Number 6
Some people are like a Slinky-not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.

Number 5
Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in the hospitals, dying of nothing.

Number 4
All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.

Number 3
Why does a slight tax increase cost you $800, and a substantial tax cut saves you $30? Omg – how true is that!

Number 2
In the ‘60s, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

And The Number 1 Thought
Life is like a jar of Jalapeno peppers – what you do today might burn your ass tomorrow.

and as someone recently said to me:
"Don't worry about old age –

it doesn't last that long ."

Animal Rescue And Care Shelter Needs Your Support

Hello,
I’m taking part in the BARCStoberfest Strut Your Mutt to raise money for BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE SHELTER - please make a donation by visiting my FirstGiving page: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/deborahmichelle-northam/barcstoberfeststrutyourmutt?fge=ask 

You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to BALTIMORE ANIMAL RESCUE AND CARE SHELTER by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.
 Please send my page on to anyone who might like to donate!

Hugs!

Deborah Michelle

This young lady has been a foster mom to many helpless dogs for quite a while.  Out of those many  homeless dogs that have found homes she has only had to return two while in her care to the BARCS facility. Put simply, some dogs are not able to forget the horrible  treatment they received at the hand of another human being.  And sadly, not even love, patience, good food and  safe warm surroundings are the answer.

Your donation is very much appreciated and will go a long way towards showing these unfortunate animals that someone does care.  Thank you.

Skylor Harmon Convicted of First Degree Murder

WMDT

By Ryan Hughes, Reporter

SNOW HILL, Md. - After three days, a Worcester County murder trial is over and a jury found Skylor Harmon guilty of first degree murder. "We've been waiting for this for a year and a couple months now," said Evangela Handy, Reginald's mother.

The Handy family says justice is finally being served and now they can start to get their lives back on track. There was hugs and clapping moments after the verdict was read Thursday convicting their son's killer - Skylor Harmon of first-degree murder. It only took two days of testimony and three hours of deliberation."I think they found the right shooter and I believe he did it - he stood up there like he don't have no worries like he didn't care no remorse or anything," said Renasha Handy, Reginald's sister.

The guilty verdict comes 17 months after Reginald Handy Junior was shot in the back in Pocomoke City. A fight broke out on Laurel street ending in gunfire. Harmon's uncle -- Alexander Crippen was the original suspect. But autopsy results proved he did not pull the trigger. Then, in June the judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not determine Harmon was the killer. This time around prosecutors brought forth new evidence and additional eyewitnesses that proved Harmon killed Handy. "We knew we had a strong case and credible witnesses who were going to tell a very compelling story," said Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby.

A story that now has Harmon looking at spending the rest of his life behind bars. "I'm glad that he's looking down at us.  I know he's happy they found justice today - I'm just happy," said Renasha.

Skylor Harmon's family declined an on-camera interview but they told me, "This is not over."     Meanwhile, the judge has ordered a pre-sentence investigation before he determines his sentencing.

Source;  http://www.wmdt.com/story/15744456/skylor-harmon-convicted-of-first-degree-murder

Accomack County Board Hears Recommendations On Tax Collection - AGAIN

Still talking it over and rehashing.......Now the brilliant conclusion has been drawn to hire ONE person   on a FULL TIME basis for  collecting delinquent Accomack County taxes.  Well BRAVO!  What a brilliant discovery- FINALLY!  Meanwhile, some of those that are severely delinquent are steady buying properties in the area.....just saying.......

A study ordered by Accomack County came to a conclusion at Wednesday night's meeting in Accomack. Stephanie Davis of the Public Sector Advisors Springsted gave a detailed report on objectives, methods, findings and recommendations for helping collect the County's unpaid taxes from taxpayers.

The report used onsite interviews with several Constitutional Officers of Accomack County, telephone surveys with other counties in the State of Virginia to compare with Accomack County and conversations with County Administrator Steve Miner and Finance Director Mike Mason.

According to the findings, Accomack County does not issue delinquent tax notices in a timely or consistent manner, delinquent tax collection tools authorized in the Code of Virginia are not used, the County lacks written policies and procedures in regard to delinquent tax collection for internal staff, County staff and citizens. The report also found that the County Treasurer's office is currently understaffed by approximately one employee. Several of the Counties which were compared to Accomack in the study had an employee who's sole job was collecting delinquent taxes, a position Accomack does not currently have filled.

Wanda Thorton was unhappy with the study. According to the motion that authorized the study, the study was to emcompass the Treasurer's office, the Commissioner of Revenue's office and the County Assessor's Office. The final report was centered mainly on the Treasurer's office, which Thornton told Davis was "no fault of your own."

Treasurer Dana Bundick spoke after the report was finished, claiming certain details were left out of the report by Davis because "it would make the County look bad." Bundick also stated the Board's direction for the Treasurer's office to work in cooperation with the Commissioner of Revenue's office was the reason for the deliquent taxes notices being late. Finance Director Mike Mason then chimed in and said this claim was "misleading."

Davis concluded that the collection efforts have improved and that the Treasurer's office is making improvements. Davis also recommended the Treasurer's office hire a full time position of tax collector and advertise the position as soon as possible. Currently the position is funded, but no one has been hired. Regular reporting was also a recommendation of the report. Other recommendations included clarifying language regarding customer service, job descriptions and creating an ethics policy for the Treasurer's office.

A motion for the recommendations to be placed onto a checklist to be followed by the Constitutional officers of Accomack County passed unanimiously.

Source;  shoredailynews.com

FREE Shooting Clinic For YOUTH On Saturday

JUST FOR YOUTH- A SAFE AND FUN

SHOOTING EXPERIENCE

October 22 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The Youth Sportsfest Camp hosted by the NOAAWIVA Sportsmen Club on Chincoteague Road (Rt 175E) is open to all girls and boys, ages from 8 to 18. The camp offers unique opportunities for Eastern Shore youth to learn  (from certified instructors) firearm safety orientation, shooting instruction and participation (depending on age/ability) in the fastest growing sports in the nation.


Activities include 20-gauge shotgun/clay shooting, .22-rifle target and reactive shooting, air gun target shooting and junior service rifle competition. Prizes and shooting awards will be given out. The camp activities will end about 3:00 PM.


The NOAAWIVA Sportsmen Club will provide lunch, hearing and eye protection, firearms and ammunition without cost.

Certified instructors, range safety officers, and experienced club members will supervise all activities. Call George Foster (757-442-7287) or Ray Wimbrow (757-336-1966) for email fosterjg@esva.net or further information and directions.

FRIDAY AT SHORE BEEF and BBQ

NEW CHURCH LOCATION TODAY

UNTIL 5:30

FRIDAY SPECIAL

Pit Beef Sandwich/ Side

Drink ~ $7.50

REMINDER:  Shore Beef and BBQ will be located at the New Church Vol. Fire Dept. for the

OPENING NIGHT

OF

 ANNUAL HAUNTED FOREST

6:00 PM....UNTIL...............

BE AMONG THE FIRST TO BE FRIGHTENED!!!!

Don't Miss This GIGANTIC YARDSALE !

ANNUAL FALL YARD SALE

Pocomoke Fairgrounds

Broad Street

Pocomoke City, Maryland

RAIN OR SHINE !

Saturday, October 22, 2011

7:00 AM ~ UNTIL.....

Kitchen will be open serving breakfast

 sandwiches, juice and coffee.

Because of the large amount of wares this gigantic yard sale usually brings there will be  LOTS of shoppers

GET THERE EARLY!

SHOP ALL DAY!

**Most of the tables have been rented. 

Call - 443-614-4456 to see if tables are still available**

~SEE YOU THERE~

The capture and execution of Gaddafi (video)

Remember this?

Gaddafi: Barakeh Obama is friend
Libyan leader praises US president: 'He is of Muslim descent, his policy should be supported, as he now leans towards peace'

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi considers the US president a blessing to the Muslim world. In a speech published in London-based al-Hayat newspaper on Saturday, Gaddafi praised Barack Obama, called him a "friend" and said there is no longer any dispute between his country and the US.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...877174,00.html

TIME MACHINE Preview ... On The Road- The Early Years!

It's 1902 and a good road from Pocomoke to Snow Hill is needed.

It's 1914 and there's debate on which way the road into Westover should go.. to Pocomoke or to Crisfield?

A famous American's son was one of the first car owners and drivers on the lower Eastern Shore.

Read more this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!



Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two or more if you wish. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

98-Year-Old Woman Has Been To Every Cardinal World Series Game

ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com)—

First pitch of World Series Game 1 came with a temperature of 49 degrees.  Fans were bundled up, and one woman, Clementine Wilkerson, said it was the coldest World Series game she’d ever attended.  That’s saying something considering she’s been to every World Series in which the Cardinals have ever played.

That’s eighteen fall classics in all. Wilson, 98, first went to a series game when she was thirteen.  The year was 1926 and the Cardinals were taking on the New York Yankees at Sportsman’s Park.  The Yankees big star was Babe Ruth.  Her memory of “the Bambino?”

“Just all the hits he got.  And the way he ran,” she said with a smile.  Asked what the running style was like she said, “It was fun.”

We asked her if fans were nervous when Ruth came to the plate.

“Yes,” she said, “just like they do when Pujols comes to the plate.”

She’s kept coming back every time the Cardinals have made it to baseball’s biggest stage.  What’s the draw?

“I like to be with all the people and see the banners and the noise. I just love everything about it.” 

Source;  http://www.fox2now.com/news/ktvi-98-year-old-world-series-attendence-101911,0,6266322.story

~ Mar-Va Theater ~ This Weekend

There's going  to be a packed house for this!!

SHORE BEEF and BBQ

~BACK AT THEIR NEW CHURCH LOCATION~

THURSDAY ~ ALL DAY~ SPECIAL

Pulled bbq Chicken Sandwich/side

Drink ~ $7.50

~~~

Look for Shore Beef and BBQ at the New Church Vol. Fire Dept. on the dates below:

Legislative Updates ~ Mike McDermott

Legislative Field Notes

By Delegate Mike McDermott

October 19th, 2011

Special Session

Morning Session:

We opened the session with the introduction of SB-1, the governor’s redistricting bill. It is a gerrymandered conglomeration of districts and the only  good thing I can say about it is the Eastern Shore is intact. Numerous amendments Amendments to adopt the MD GOP Map (Good Government Map) were rejected along party lines. The same is true for the amended map offered by Del. Hough (known as the

were presented to change the Senate bill to a different map.  

Fannie Lou Hamer PAC) which also went down on party lines. Both of these maps were more generous to creating minority

majority district representation.

There was good debate on the subject. A few democrats spoke about about various aspects of the governor’s plan with which

they took exception. Once all of the amendments were dealt with,the bill was moved to Third Reader.

                                                         

Afternoon Session:

SB-1 was brought up on Third Reader. There was some additional debate followed by the final vote tallied at 91-46 with

five democrats crossing over and joining with the

republicans. 85 votes were needed for passage.

So, once again, Maryland will see the redistricting process moved through the courts as many oppose the gerrymandering

and overtly political process that has produced such

a terrible product. No map is perfect, but the alternative maps offered would have gone a long way to providing all

Marylanders with a meaningful vote at the polls.

There will be a final session on Thursday morning to insure that any action taken by the Senate is confirmed by the House before adjournment.

                                      

Several bills never saw the light of day. I co sponsored many with other Eastern Shore Delegates that would have gone a long  way to halting many of the provisions of Plan

Maryland as well as addressing future toll increases on the Bay Bridge. These will all be reintroduced in the 2012 session as they  were not passed out of the Rules Committee for proper

consideration.

Beautiful Fall Sky

I was headed home a couple of nights ago and I noticed that the moon was full and the sky was full of abnormally high clouds. The night was fairly cloudy with the full moon only peeking through the high flying clouds every so often, but when it did it was a beautiful sight to behold.

I got out my camera (phone) and snapped a few pictures because I have never remembered the nighttime Heavens looking quite like it did that night. As the clouds passed in front of and below the full moon the reflection produced many bright, brilliant colors that sadly the camera didn't reproduce in the pictures. Either way the pictures are still beautiful and worth sharing so here ya go, enjoy.  BTW: the 'dot' to the right of the moon in pictures 3 and 4 was highly visible with the naked eye and is a very bright star or a planet.

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HOW TO ENJOY OBAMA SPEECHES

I used to avoid listening to Obama's speeches.  Now, I look forward to the next one.

Here is something to help make Obama's speeches almost tolerable. Just print this page, distribute it to friends, then tune in to his next speech........

Rules for Bullshit Bingo:

1. Before Barrack Obama's next televised speech, print your "Bullshit Bingo."

2. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those words/phrases.

3. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, stand up and shout "BULLSHIT!"

"OPERATION MEDICINE DROP"

The Ocean City Police Narcotics Unit in partnership with the Assateague Coastal Trust, Berlin Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Worcester County Health Department will be participating in “OPERATION MEDICINE DROP,” a one-day medication take-back effort to be held on

Saturday, October 29,  from 10 a.m.to 2 p.m.

“Operation Medicine Drop” is a bi-annual Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) federal program in conjunction with state and local law enforcement to encourage citizens to properly dispose of their prescription drugs.  The objective is to get unwanted, unused and expired prescription medication out of people’s cabinets and off of the streets.  Citizens are urged to not flush their medication or throw them away.  Disposing of medication properly prevents the medication from entering our waterways and landfills.

There will be six drop off locations in Worcester County. 

• Berlin Police Department, 10 Williams St.
• Worcester County Health Dept., Public Landing Road, Snow Hill  
• Ocean City Public Safety Building, 6501 Coastal Hwy, OC/MD
• Pocomoke Health Center, 400-A Walnut Street
• Food Lion, Manklin Creek Rd, Ocean Pines
• Food Lion, Rt 611, West Ocean City

The Maryland Executive Board Members of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) have hailed this effort as a success in keeping unwanted and unused prescription drugs out of the hands of persons who shouldn’t have them as well as out ofMarylandcoastal bays and waterways.  This program was considered a success last April, yielding over 130 pounds of prescription medication in Worcester County.   
The program is free and confidential.

  If you have any questions, please contact the OCPD Public Affairs Office at: 410-723-6665 or 410-529-5395. 

GIGANTIC YARD SALE

ANNUAL FALL YARD SALE

Pocomoke Fairgrounds

RAIN OR SHINE !

Saturday,  October 22, 2011

      Shop, sell, eat, browse -- just come to socialize if you'd like.

The kitchen will be serving up hot coffee, juice and breakfast sandwiches.

Tables are just $10 indoor or $5 outdoor

Space is limited so please call 443.614.4456 NOW to reserve your table space.
We will provide you with the table and a few chairs.
　
This event usually brings in a few hundred shoppers so gather up your junk, old furniture, glassware, old clothing, etc. and bring it out to the fairgrounds.

TOUCH the SEA ~ Delmarva Discovery Center

Touch the Sea

Delmarva Discovery Center

November 12th

10 AM to 4 PM

Join Andrew Wilson and the aquatic stars of Under the Sea for live animal programs at 1 and 3 PM. Visitors will learn about our fascinating underwater world in interactive presentations.

Guests will also be able to meet live animals, which may include a pufferfish, baby shark, and more and watch a fish feeding in the DDC's 6,000 gallon aquarium at 2 PM. Kid's crafts will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Get your face painted, chat with local artists and view their work, or talk with a fossil expert. There is something for everyone at the DDC!

Event is free with paid admission.

U.S. Postal Service To Raise Stamp Prices By 1 Cent

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service announced on Tuesday a one-cent increase in the cost of mailing a letter, starting in January.

The new prices lift the cost of a first-class stamp to 45 cents starting on January 22, 2012, the first increase in more than two years.

The Postal Service is facing a financial crisis because mail volumes have declined as more people use electronic mail or the services of private sector competitors such as FedEx and United Parcel Service.

The Postal Service said the cost to mail a postcard will go up three cents to 32 cents, letters to Canada or Mexico will increase five cents to 85 cents, and letters to other international locations will increase seven cents to $1.05.

The agency, which is allowed to raise prices in line with the rate of inflation, said it filed the new prices with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Tuesday. The regulator has 45 days to approve the changes.


Until the price changes take effect, consumers can still purchase 44-cent Forever stamps, which do not require additional postage after prices go up.

"The overall average price increase is small and is needed to help address our current financial crisis," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. "We continue to take actions within our control to increase revenue in other ways and to aggressively cut costs."

The Postal Service has asked Congress for permission to drastically overhaul its business, including cutting Saturday mail delivery and eliminating a massive annual payment to prefund retiree health benefits. The agency also is studying thousands of post offices and processing facilities for possible closure.

Source;  http://www.wtkr.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-postaltre79h6z3-20111018,0,5507295.story