20080430 This week in The Tentacle
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The discussion and debate over speed and red light cameras continues to reverberate. It is one of a number of headaches lingering in the aftermath of the recent and unusual session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Tom McLaughlin
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Roy Meachum
When the county commissioners overwhelmingly rejected the notion of adopting English as
Nick Diaz
I’m an ardent admirer of the
Monday, April 28, 2008
General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Any General Assembly wrap-up would be incomplete without a scorecard of the work of the Frederick County Delegation. Normally, this column avoids conflict with other delegation members, and focuses on the back-and-forth with the county. Not this time, kiddies! Ahead: some serious onion peeling!
Steven R. Berryman
Congratulations for being smart enough to be in the
Friday, April 25, 2008
Roy Meachum
Reading closely the
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Patricia A. Kelly
My mom, Dorothy Kelly, recently featured in the Frederick News Post with a headline that included the word “Opinion,” was born in
Chris Cavey
Last week was quite an adventure…a two-day trip to
Joan McIntyre
The newest trend is mini burgers. I’m going one better and giving you four mini-articles this week. Would you like bacon, or cheese, or fries on the side?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On April 12, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his administration’s opposition to the construction of wind power generators on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Tom McLaughlin
"Good luck to you" is the farewell greeting stated to people when used instead of "bye" or "have a nice day" here at Sam’s Town Casino and
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Roy Meachum
For a little shy of 25 years, Josef Ratzinger furnished John Paul II a strong base. While the ebullient Polish prelate toured the outside world, kissing earth and babies by the score, the man who would become Benedict XVI tended to inside chores.
Farrell Keough
I have the great privilege of enjoying a variety of friends. It is likely that my ability to keep and keep up with these people is more a tribute to my wife, (She Who Must Be Obeyed), than to my sterling personality.
Steven R. Berryman
Now that you have been exposed to the various levels of potential hazards hanging over us all like Damocles’ sword in Part 1 on yesterday’s TheTentacle.com, the onus to take action now lies squarely on you.
Monday, April 21, 2008
General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 10
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Last week, we spent some time considering the end of the General Assembly session. The conclusion: Rest easy Marylanders, the legislature has gone home for the year.
Steven R. Berryman
Your radio or television begins the strange squealing, coded sounds you have heard so often before. “Here we go again” is the first thought that comes to mind. Programming is instantly interrupted. In disbelief, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) continues with “This is NOT a Test!”