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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

vlogbrothers The Death of Youtube?? Redesign Coming

vlogbrothers The Death of Youtube?? Redesign Coming

April 12, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxXc_fXxMoE

In which John discusses the coming youtube redesign, which will reportedly emphasize television shows and feature films over user-generated content in order to improve advertising revenue--and in which John also tries to prove that HE CAN SELL LUCKY CHARMS, TOO.



20090412 vlogbrothers The Death of YouTube Redesign Coming
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Sunday, April 12, 2009

Ayn Rand Mike Wallace Interview 1959



Ayn Rand Mike Wallace Interview 1959

In this engaging 1959 interview, her first on television, Ayn Rand capsulizes her philosophy for CBS's Mike Wallace. The discussion ranges from the nature of morality to the economic and historical distortions disseminated about the "robber barons." She also comments on her relationship with Frank O'Connor, provides some autobiographical information and gives her perspective on the future of America.

Ayn Rand Mike Wallace Interview 1959 part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ukJiBZ8_4k



Ayn Rand Mike Wallace Interview 1959 part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMTDaVpBPR0



Ayn Rand Mike Wallace Interview 1959 part 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEruXzQZhNI



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Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 By Kevin E. Dayhoff

Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 By Kevin E. Dayhoff

Other recent columns by Kevin Dayhoff:

County jail started out 0-for-1 when it came to holding prisoners Published April 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Dayhoff: A brief review of the Westminster Navy, and its role in American history Published April 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

Merriment and joy, from one kind of cell to another Published March 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Dayhoff says: When it comes to Obama on Jay Leno, get over it Published March 26, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

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Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 By Kevin E. Dayhoff

Posted in The Westminster Eagle http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 4/08/09

On April 6, 1906, the City of Westminster witnessed a devastating fire right in the heart of town.

Of all ironies, it occurred right next to where the fire station was located at that time, and destroyed the home and livery stable owned by Harry H. Harbaugh, a prominent Carroll County citizen.

The fire is known in history as The Palace Livery Stable Fire of 1906.

At one point, residents were concerned for not only the safety of the fire station, but also for the home of Westminster Mayor O. D. Gilbert (May 21, 1900 - May 18, 1908) and the St. John Catholic Church, all located nearby.

Also bear in mind, in those days the offices of the government of the city of Westminster were likely located in the fire station; and just to the east of the fire station was the main Carroll County offices and switchboard for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.

So, as one can imagine, the fire caused a bit of commotion in town. If you are trying to place the location of the fire, today it's the area we now know as the Thomas S. Diffendal parking lot.

According to an article in the now defunct American Sentinel, the fire "destroyed about $25,000 worth of property and threatened, for a time, a widespread conflagration in this city ... (It) started 15 or 20 minutes before 3 o'clock."

The fire destroyed "22 horses, 45 vehicles, a large lot of harness, provender, household furniture and the wearing apparel of Mr. Harbaugh and his family," and caused as much as $5,000 worth of damage to the fire station.

"Of the horses which perished, 18 belonged to Mr. Harbaugh and one each to Mr. J. E. Hippie, Mr. Charles E. Goodwin, Dr. Thomas J. Coonan and the A.B.C. Bread and Pie Company."

"The fire started near the rear and the wind drove it toward the front with such rapidity that Mr. and Mrs. Harbaugh and their three little boys barely escaped with their lives, and had to flee barefooted and in their night clothing from the burning building.

"It had been in progress for perhaps 20 minutes before it was discovered, when it was too late to make any effort to rescue the horses, most of which were probably suffocated before an alarm was sounded..."

"The heat from the burning stable ignited the window frames of the Firemen's Building and the flames spread into its interior, greatly endangering the structure. Only the almost superhuman efforts of the firemen saved if from destruction...

"Much of the surrounding property was in danger, blazing flakes from the burning stables having been carried for quite a distance, and having fallen on the roofs of many houses, in some instances igniting them. Fortunately shingle roofs were damp and householders watched, with hose and other means at hand, to suppress the first beginnings of a blaze thereon."

It's interesting to note that in those days, newspaper accounts of fires more often than not included the name of the insurance company and the representative:

Harbaugh's property "was insured in the sum of $6,500, in companies represented by Mr. Charles E. Goodwin's insurance agency."

As for the fire station; the "extent of the damage to the building by fire and water is from $8,000 to $5,000, the loss being fully covered by insurance in the Carroll County and Dug Hill Companies and in companies represented by Mr. J. H. Fuss and others."

The article also mentioned that "this was the most disastrous fire in this city since the great conflagration of April 9, 1883, when 17 or 18 buildings, including Grace Lutheran Church and parsonage, were destroyed and two lives were lost."

Fortunately, we are blessed in Carroll County with many fine volunteer fire companies and dedicated individuals who take time away from their families to protect all of us.

As a matter of fact, the 1906 newspaper article noted:

"As usual, the firemen deserve special commendation for their energetic efforts to protect and save property from destruction. A visitor from Baltimore, who witnessed their work, was overheard to remark that they far surpassed the firemen of that city in efficiency. Citizens residing in the vicinity supplied them with hot coffee while they were engaged in their arduous duty..."

Fire safety remains a serious concern for out community even today. Just last Saturday, my wife, Miss Caroline, Westminster firefighter Bob Ruby and I staffed a fire prevention and safety booth at the William Winchester Elementary School Spring Carnival.

It is never too early to start teaching your children fire safety. As history shows us -- it's everyone's concern and it can be a matter of life and death.


Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com.

http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/2715/recalling-devastating-westminster-fire-1906/

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Recent www.explorecarroll.com columns by Kevin Dayhoff


Recent http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns by Kevin Dayhoff

Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 Published April 8, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

County jail started out 0-for-1 when it came to holding prisoners Published April 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Dayhoff: A brief review of the Westminster Navy, and its role in American history Published April 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

Merriment and joy, from one kind of cell to another Published March 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Dayhoff says: When it comes to Obama on Jay Leno, get over it Published March 26, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

Celebrating historic buildings, 'Irishtown' and spring fever Published March 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Studying the economics of rewarding bad behavior Published March 18, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

Are big financial mergers part of Westminster history? Bank on it Published March 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Story of Carroll County today reads like a text book of success Published March 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle

One Westminster family's friend, and enemy, during the Civil War Published March 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

WaPo: The First Puppy makes a big splash

News Alert

11:00 p.m. ET Saturday, April 11, 2009

The First Puppy Makes a Big Splash

The biggest mystery of the Obama White House's first 100 days has been revealed: The first puppy -- the one that the Washington press corps has been yelping about for months -- is a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog given to Malia and Sasha as a gift by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The little guy's name? Bo.

For more information, visit
washingtonpost.com

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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Arbor Day in Westminster



Arbor Day in Westminster

For this article and other community and family oriented news about Carroll County go to: http://www.explorecarroll.com/

Workers put the finishing touches on planting one of the three Yoshino cherry trees at Belle Grove Square on Thursday. From left to right, Westminster assistant street department superintendent Wayne Reifsnider, city arborist Eric Schlitzer, and Tree Commission chair Joe Barley. Kevin Dayhoff photo

Arbor Day in Westminster

Planting kicks off city's tree replacement effort

Posted 4/03/09

WESTMINSTER — In commemorating Arbor Day, the City of Westminster Tree Commission this week announced a project to replace dead or dying trees in downtown Westminster.

As part of the effort, the city planted three cherry trees at Belle Grove Square in a ceremony April 2. At the event, Mayor Tom Ferguson read an Arbor Day proclamation.

The trees are replacements for others that were in poor health. Another three trees, also replacements due to poor health, will be planted on Willis Street in cooperation with the Parkview condominium association.

An additional 11 trees will be installed on West Main Street, Pennsylvania Avenue and John Street, replacing trees that have been removed or have died.

http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/2694/westtrees/

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Sunday, April 05, 2009

Swiss even clean their mountains!

Swiss even clean their mountains!

March 25, 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIqGYRuvbk

Official video of the Swiss Association of Mountain Cleaners, which is recruiting new volunteers.

Apply at http://www.myswitzerland.com/mountaincleaners

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Switzerland

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GM and Chrysler Ordered Out of NASCAR

GM and Chrysler Ordered Out of NASCAR

Time magazine listed some April Fools Day hoaxes from last Wednesday that are fairly sophisticated and in several instances, quite funny.

Thankfully CAK posted a link to the article on her Facebook page.

Fake Pandas! And Other April Fools' Day Hoaxes By Howard Chua-Eoan Wednesday, Apr. 01, 2009

The annual assaults can be either subtle or brazen. And, really, people should see them coming. But in a media world addicted to drama and the bizarre, credulity will always take a hit. April Fools' Day 2009 is no different. From the Middle East, where peace threatened to break out, to Switzerland, where the national obsession with neatness created jobs for mountain cleaners, the world once again fell prey to an array of hoaxers, fibbers and tellers of tall tales — all excused by a strange yearly tradition of mysterious origin. Here are a few of the bogus news items that have appeared on our radar:


[...]

Read the entire article here: Fake Pandas! And Other April Fools' Day Hoaxes By Howard Chua-Eoan Wednesday, Apr. 01, 2009

GM and Chrysler Ordered Out of NASCAR Caranddriver.com

"In a move sure to spark outrage, the White House announced today that GM and Chrysler must cease participation in NASCAR at the end of the 2009 season if they hope to receive any additional financial aid from the government. Companies around the globe — Honda and Audi, to name two — have drawn down racing operations, and NASCAR itself has already felt the pinch in the form of reduced team spending.

A complete withdrawal from America's premier racing series is expected to save more than $250 million between GM and Chrysler, a substantial amount considering the drastic measures being implemented elsewhere." [April Fools!]


Related: See pictures of famous pranksters at Life.com.
Read about April Fools' Day pranks to try in the office.

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1888820,00.html

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Saturday, April 04, 2009

Moose Aboose 2 “In other words”

Photo by Pam Zappardino Feb. 1, 2009


Moose Aboose 2 “In other words”

Mr. Moose and Mrs. Williamson

February 1, 2009

Kevin Dayhoff http://www.kevindayhoff.com/

with photos by Pam Zappardino.

Directed by Pam Zappardino

Editing and composition by Kevin Dayhoff

Starring Mr. Moose, Susan Williamson and Uncle Kevin Dayhoff

On the essay evolutionary scale, this essay is a monkey on roller skates. The monkey may or may not be wearing a pink tutu - this is for you to decide.

As the February 1, 2009 Off Track Art co-op meeting came to a close, Uncle Kevin, Mr. Moose and Mrs. Williamson began a lively conversation… about purpose and the meaning of life…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu-XIgGxKAc



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Friday, April 03, 2009

Prague's Kafka International Named Most Alienating Airport


Prague's Kafka International Named Most Alienating Airport

March 24, 2009 (Hat Tip: TJ)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEyFH-a-XoQ

Business Week ranked the airport last in customer satisfaction due to long delays, bureaucratic employees, and overall oppressive atmosphere.



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The Onion
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Photographing the photographer

Photographing the photographer

April 3, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

Carroll County Times photographer Dylan-Slagle reviews the photographs he just took at the city of Westminster Arbor Day ceremonies at Westminster’s historic Belle Grove Square.

According to his Carroll County Times’ website brief bio, Slagle is a 1999 graduate of Tulane University and before “coming to the Times in August 2005, Dylan was a freelance photographer for the Times-Picayune in New Orleans.”

To see the way-kewl photograph by Slagle that was published to accompany Carroll County Times staff writer Carrie Ann Knauer’s April 3, 2009 article in the Carroll County Times, click here: “Westminster plants trees for Arbor Day.”

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Thursday, April 02, 2009

Arbor Day Activities and Tree City USA for Westminster

Arbor Day Activities and Tree City USA for Westminster

City of Westminster
56 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21158
Phone (410) 848-9000
Fax (410) 848-7476
Press Release
Contact: Tim Rogers
Phone: 410-848-4628

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Arbor Day Activities and Tree City USA for Westminster

In commemorating Arbor Day, the City of Westminster Tree Commission has undertaken projects to enhance the tree canopy, landscaping, and appearance of downtown Westminster.

Among the many projects is a scheduled installation of three Cherry Trees at Belle Grove Square Thursday April 2, 3:30 pm, where Mayor Tom Ferguson will read an Arbor Day proclamation, declaring Arbor Day and Westminster’s dedication to it. The trees are replacements for other trees that were in poor health and that posed a threat to safety. The remaining trees have been inspected for safety issues as well as pruned, if necessary.

Another three replacement trees will be installed on Willis St. in cooperation with the Parkview condominium association—again due to health issues. Another 11 street trees will be installed on West Main, Pennsylvania Ave, and John St, replacing trees that were previously removed or had died.


Over 120 large shrubs (Bottlebrush Buckeye) were installed along the Wakefield Valley Trail. These plants will eventually provide shade for the trail, provide habitat for wildlife, and reduce the mowing necessary in that area.

The activities are coordinated by the Westminster Tree Commission, a group of local volunteers charged with overseeing the City’s robust urban tree canopy program. Thanks to the efforts of the Tree Commission and the City’s grounds maintenance staff, Westminster achieved Tree City USA (Arbor Day Foundation) designation for the 21st consecutive year in 2008. Only five other municipalities in Maryland have earned this distinction more often than Westminster.

If you have any questions about the event, or if you want to participate on the Tree Commission, please contact Tim Rogers, Natural and Cultural Resources Planner, at 410-848-4628.


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Neon Art Sign at the Carroll Arts Center


Neon Art Sign at the Carroll Arts Center

April 1, 2009

Dayhoff Daily Photoblog

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No Nominee Yet for Secretary of Rustproofing By Dana Milbank


No Nominee Yet for Secretary of Rustproofing By Dana Milbank Tuesday, March 31, 2009; A02


The White House was aiming high with yesterday's announcement that President Obama was pretty much becoming CEO of the American automotive industry.

Minutes before the president's arrival in the Grand Foyer of the White House, a technician in the back of the room tested the teleprompter for Obama's speech. "Fourscore and seven years ago," announced one of the screens in big letters, "our fathers brought on this continent a new nation . . ." In the actual event, Obama opted for a more modest text -- less Lincoln at Gettysburg than Krystal Koons cutting an ad for the family car dealerships.

"If you buy a car from Chrysler or General Motors, you will be able to get your car serviced and repaired, just like always," the president promised yesterday morning from the executive mansion.

And that's not all, folks! "Your warranty will be safe," the salesman in chief went on. "In fact, it will be safer than it's ever been, because starting today, the United States government will stand behind your warranty."

Incentives? Obama's got 'em. "If you buy a car anytime this year, you may be able to deduct the cost of any sales and excise taxes," the president offered. And nobody beats Obama on trade-ins; he wants a "generous credit to consumers who turn in old, less-fuel-efficient cars."

Perhaps the president can interest you in a Chevy Malibu? "In 2008, the North American Car of the Year was a GM," he pitched. And the Buick Lucerne is a real cream puff. "This year, Buick tied for first place as the most reliable car in the world," he declared from behind the presidential seal.

If you buy now, he may even throw in the floor mats.

Playing car salesman is an unusual role for a president of the United States -- …


Read more: No Nominee Yet for Secretary of Rustproofing By Dana Milbank Tuesday, March 31, 2009; A02

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/30/AR2009033002922.html?wpisrc=newsletter
20090331 No Nominee Yet for Secretary of Rustproofing By Dana Milbank
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

“Is Rand Relevant?”


“Is Rand Relevant?” By YARON BROOK WSJ MARCH 14, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/d7prj3

“Ayn Rand died more than a quarter of a century ago, yet her name appears regularly in discussions of our current economic turmoil. Pundits including Rush Limbaugh and Rick Santelli urge listeners to read her books, and her magnum opus, "Atlas Shrugged," is selling at a faster rate today than at any time during its 51-year history.

“There's a reason. In "Atlas," Rand tells the story of the U.S. economy crumbling under the weight of crushing government interventions and regulations. Meanwhile, blaming greed and the free market, Washington responds with more controls that only deepen the crisis. Sound familiar?”


More: “Is Rand Relevant?” By YARON BROOK WSJ MARCH 14, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/d7prj3

Photo from a great essay on Ayn Rand: http://rjdent.wordpress.com/2008/06/15/
20090314 Atlas Shrugged Is Rand Relevant By Yaron Brook WSJ
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Amy and Marty Hackett Remember the Day Photography


Amy and Marty Hackett: Remember the Day Photography

March 27, 2009

At the 2009 Carroll’s Idol finals, I ran across a couple of old friends who were doing the photography for the event, Amy and Marty Hackett.

These two talented folks have a photography business, “Remember the Day Photography,” and I want to help spread the word…

The next time you need a photographer, why not give them a call.

Kevin Dayhoff

From their web site:

Days come and go in our lives, but special days seem to make time stand still: high school graduation, your engagement, your wedding day, baby's first birthday, an anniversary or a holiday to remember.

Remember the Day Photography is dedicated to helping you capture and preserve those special days and memories through creative photography and high-quality imagery.

Our business is family-owned and operated. Owners Amy and Marty Hackett tap the joy they have experienced and witnessed among family and friends while helping clients make memories that last forever.

Our
services are available wherever life happens or at our studio in Central Maryland. You may view our online portfolio of selected images or contact us to make an appointment to view an extended portfolio.

Please
contact us to discuss how we can help you "remember the day" for many years to come. Be sure to join our email list for the latest updates and special offers!

Remember the Day Photography captures memories on location or at our fully appointed studio in Central Maryland to provide creative images that you will cherish for many years.

Occasions are limited only by your imagination, but may include:

Engagements
Weddings
Maternity Portraits
Infant & Children's Portraits
Family Portraits
High School Senior Portraits
Sporting Events
Anniversaries
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

You may
view our online portfolio or contact us to make an appointment to see an extended portfolio.

We offer secure online review of photo proofs so that you may review and order photos as soon as possible.

Please
join our email list for the latest updates and special offers!

http://www.rememberthedayphotos.com/

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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Perhaps it is time to rethink the War on Drugs

Perhaps it is time to rethink the War on Drugs

March 28, 2009

I have slowly but surely evolved in my thinking to the point that I agree that it is time to re-assess our country’s “War on Drugs.”

Above and beyond the fact that is not appropriate to wage war on your own citizens; it is becoming obvious that this is not a problem that can be solved with law enforcement alone.

It has been an extraordinarily expensive war – and it is not working.

At this point, I’m not sure that I go along with legalizing it; perhaps it is time to emphasis treating it as a medical problem.

Kevin Dayhoff

20090328 Perhaps it is time to rethink the War on Drugs


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C Span2 Book TV A Slobbering Love Affair by Bernard Goldberg


C Span2 Book TV A Slobbering Love Affair by Bernard Goldberg

If Almost Astronauts: Thirteen Women Who Dared to Dream does not float your boat; at 4:45 PM - Politics A Slobbering Love Affair: The True and Pathetic Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media Author: Bernard Goldberg will speak for 1 hr, 4 mins. http://www.booktv.org/schedule.aspx

http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?ProgramId=10278&SectionName=Politics&PlayMedia=No

The author chronicles how mainstream media actively affected the outcome of the 2008 presidential election because, he says, they favored Barack Obama.

About the Author Bernard Goldberg won six Emmy awards for his reporting at CBS News, and is now a Fox News media analyst. He is also author of four books, including New York Times bestseller "Bias."

http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?ProgramId=10278&SectionName=Politics&PlayMedia=No
20090329 C Span2 Book TV A Slobbering Love Affair by Bernard Goldberg
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C Span2 Book TV Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone


C Span2 Book TV Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone

Watching C-Span2 Book TV: History Almost Astronauts: Thirteen Women Who Dared to Dream Author: Tanya Lee Stone This program began at 4:00 PM and last for 50 min http://www.booktv.org/schedule.aspx

“Tanya Lee Stone recounts the thirteen women who trained to become astronauts in 1960, many years before the first woman would be accepted into the NASA program. Known as the "Mercury 13" all the women passed their required tests but ultimately had their career advancement blocked due to what the author posits was gender prejudice. Ms. Stone's book is written for a young adult audience and she presents it to a class of students at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC.”

About the Author Tanya Lee Stone is the author of close to ninety books for young readers, including "Up Close: Ella Fitzgerald" and "Elizabeth Leads the Way."

http://www.booktv.org/program.aspx?ProgramId=10323&SectionName=History&PlayMedia=No

20090329 C Span2 Book TV Almost Astronauts by Tanya Lee Stone


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Friday, March 27, 2009

Post 5 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.


Post 5 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.

Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale at http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/

Posted 9:45 pm

7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009

Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.

Talking with Tom Rinaldi during the break, Tom shared that “all the contestants are winners… I have had so much fun working with the enormous talent that is in our community.”

The People’s Choice Award – determined by the audience was Brenton Skolaski…

5 Jaime Baile

4. Brenton Skolaski

3. Ashley Davis

2. Brooke Poklemba

1. And the winner is Floyd Jones.

9:45 pm


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Post 4 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.


Post 4 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.

Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale at http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/

Posted 9:30 pm

7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009

Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.

Jaime Baile, Floyd Jones, Brooke Poklemba, Brenton Skolaski, and Ashley Davis have all performed.

It is 9:30 pm and while the judges are tabulating the results. Eileen Gist and Audrey Cimino are sharing some remarks…


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Post 3 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.


Post 3 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.

Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale

Posted 8:30 pm

7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009

Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.

And the five finalists are: Jamie Baile, Floyd Jones, Brooke Poklemba, Brenton Skolaski, and Ashley Davis.

We are now in a short intermission.


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Post 2 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.


Post 2 Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale.

Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale

Posted 8:20 pm

7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009

Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.

The welcome and the introductions were made by the master of ceremonies, Wayne Wrightson from WTTR radio in Westminster.

The national anthem was sung by Christopher Nusbaum, an eleven year-old 5th grader at Runnymede Elementary School.

The first contestant is Kelsey Mai Jezierski, 16, of Finksburg who is singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”

Contestant number 2: Mary Kathleen Mobley, 42, of New Windsor who is singing “Nothing Better to Do.”

#3: Floyd Jones, 16, of Mount Airy who is singing “So Sick.”

#4: Brooke Poklemba, 23, of Westminster who performed “Gravity.”

#5: Sunshine Safley, 31, of Manchester who is singing “Take Another Piece.”

#6: Brenton Skolaski, 20, of Eldersburg - “So Long Self.”

#7: Jaime Baile, 30, of Union Bridge – “If You Can.”

#8: John Norman Grenagle, 27, of Westminster – “Bell Bottom Blues.”

#9: Ashley Marie Davis, 16, of Westminster – “Georgia Rain.”

#10: Kimberly A. Muhl, 36, of Eldersburg who is singing “Like A Woman.”

The contestants were finished at 8:10 pm.


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Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale Post 1


Live blogging the Carroll’s Idol 2009 Grand Finale

7 pm Friday, March 27, 2009

Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster.

The finalists are:

Jaime Baile, 30, of Union Bridge
Jaime has a bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts specializing in scenic design. She has taken master vocal classes in Nashville, with Renee Grant-Williams. A well-rounded individual with hobbies including working horse shows, dancing, painting, designing and singing, Jamie she takes her performances seriously and is professional in her approach.

Ashley Marie Davis, 16, of Westminster
Ashley is a student at Seton Keough High School who sings in her school choir and also with the group, Maryland Sings, a musical theater ensemble. She has opened for Randy Fisher, an Elvis impersonator.

John Norman Grenagle, 27, of Westminster
John started singing at age 16 and feels motivated to sing while listening to music in his car. A resident of Westminster for the past five years, he is a self-taught guitar player who loves to play whenever he can. He’s also an avid fisherman.

Kelsey Mai Jezierski, 16, of Finksburg
“KJ” attends Westminster High School, and sings in her school ensemble and her church choir. She also performs with the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County and has performed in numerous musicals. She enjoys acting, dancing and playing rugby.

Floyd Jones, 16, of Mount Airy
Floyd is a student at South Carroll High School. He first performed publicly while in the fifth grade, and now sings in the All-State Mixed Chorus, the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County and the Maryland State Boy’s Choir. He also enjoys writing music, dancing, playing tennis and basketball.

Mary Kathleen Mobley, 42, of New Windsor
Mary is originally from Syracuse, N.Y. While in high school, she sang in her school choir and the South Jersey and All-State Choir. She plays piano and the harp and enjoys reading, exercising and taking a body combat class.

Kimberly A. Muhl, 36, of EldersburgKimberly is a graduate of Penn State with a degree in civil engineering and is a residential designer for Winchester Homes. She has sung in high school musicals, church choirs and at state fairs. She has performed with bluegrass and modern pop bands and was Baltimore’s Middle Aged Idol winner for 2003. She enjoys spending time with her family, jewelry making and teaching in her church.

Brenton Skolaski, 20, of Eldersburg
Brenton is currently attending Hood College, and has sung in numerous school choruses, the Children’s Chorus of Carroll County, the All-County Chorus and his church choir. He also enjoys performing karaoke. He enjoys playing and watching all kinds of sports and wants to teach elementary school to make a difference in the lives of children.

Brooke Poklemba, 23, of Westminster
Brooke is a behavioral therapist working with autistic children. In 2006, she won the talent award in a “Miss Nashville” competition. She has performed at numerous special events and weddings, and enjoys singing karaoke, field hockey, jogging and traveling. She currently holds the title of “Miss Maryland” and will be competing in the “Miss USA” competition.

Sunshine Safley, 31, of Manchester
Sunshine currently operates a home day care center and is a full-time mom. She has performed with the North Carroll Ensemble, the Carroll County Children’s Choir and with the community theater group, September Song. She loves spending time with her family and friends, dancing and being a sports team mom for her children.

The master of ceremonies, Wayne Wrightson is albout to take the stage...
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March 27, 1970: Highway Safety Program Slated For This County

Highway Safety Program Slated For This County

Community Reporter, March 27, 1970

Leo F. Kuhn Serving As Safety Coordinator — To Attend Workshop April 2

Local participation in State and community highway safety programs has gained momentum in Carroll County.

Carroll R. Dell, Director of Planning and Public Works for the city of Westminster, reports that within the past month the city has submited an application for Federal funds to prepare a feasibility study to connect Bond Street and John Street into one common intersection.

Also, Chief of Police, Leroy Day, submitted a preliminary draft of a police application for the purpose of adding a foot patrolman and an additional vehicle to the city's police force.

As Safety Coordinator for Carroll County, Leo F. Kuhn has the responsibility for coordinating all the highway safety projects within the geographic area of Carroll County and to administer the details of proposed programs.

At present, only the city of Westminster has projects being considered. However, the Mayor and members of the Town Council of each municipality in Carroll County has been contacted and encouraged to make inquiry with that particular geographic jurisdiction to determine if any needs exist relative to the National Highway Safety Program standards. Kuhn explained that he is available to answer questions and to further explain the implications of the safety standards.

Community Reporter, March 27, 1970.


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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Reacting before getting all the facts

Reacting before getting all the facts

Hat Tip: Received in an e-mail from MLGN3KTX

PRICELESS!

If you've ever worked for a boss that reacts before getting the facts and thinking things through, you will love this!

Arcelor-Mittal Steel, feeling it was time for a shakeup hired a new CEO. The new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers.

On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall.

The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business.

He walked up to the guy leaning against the wall and asked, 'How much money do you make a week?'

A little surprised, the young man looked at him and replied, 'I make $400 a week. Why?'

The CEO then handed the guy $1,600 in cash and screamed, 'Here's four weeks' pay, now GET OUT and don't come back.'

Feeling pretty good about himself, the CEO looked around the room and asked, 'Does anyone want to tell me what that goof-ball did here? '

From across the room, came a voice, 'Pizza delivery guy from Domino's.'

I wonder if this guy is still CEO!

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The Tentacle: Spellbound by Salvador Dali by Kevin E. Dayhoff

The Tentacle: Spellbound by Salvador Dali by Kevin E. Dayhoff March 25, 2009

Last month I enjoyed a bit of respite from Maryland’s winter by visiting Florida. Finding myself within reasonable driving distance of St. Petersburg, I jumped at the chance to visit the Salvador Dali Museum.

Located on the waterfront in Barboro Harbor, it is the “largest collection of Dali’s work outside of Spain,” according to Peggy McKendry, the assistant to the director of the museum.

The museum, which opened in a renovated marine warehouse March 7, 1982, is the home of 2,140 pieces of Salvador Dali’s art, including 96 oil paintings and eight huge master works.

This collection began in Cleveland, OH, in 1942. Collecting Dali’s art was the lifelong passion of industrialist A. Reynolds Morse, and his wife Eleanor Reese Morse.

[…]

In recent years, I have visited art museums – from San Diego, Salt Lake City, Anchorage, Boston, Washington, and Baltimore – and I found the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg to be one of the friendliest exhibitions I have ever seen.

Everyone from Ms. McKendry, to the extremely knowledgeable docents, and even the museum guards went out of their way to make sure you knew that the museum was there to serve, entertain, and educate.

Such accessibility is critical if you are to have a meaningful experience exploring 20th century contemporary art – especially the work of Salvador Dali.

[…]

While I was doing some additional research on Dali, after I visited the museum, I had the great fortune to talk with Dan Twyman, the senior art consultant for the “Salvador Dali Society,” in Redondo Beach, CA, the owner of the website, www.salvadordaliexperts.com and a volunteer expert for the website http://www.allexperts.com/ in the fine art category.

[…]

Read the entire column here: Spellbound by Salvador Dali
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com.

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Dali: “Night in a Surreal Forest”


Dali: “Night in a Surreal Forest”

“Night in a Surreal Forest” is news footage of a fundraiser held by Salvador and Gala Dali on September 2, 1941 for the benefit of exiled artists.
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Share budget info online Carroll County Times Editorial for Tues., March 17, 2009


I just re-read this Carroll County Times Editorial for Tuesday, March 17, 2009. The focus of much of the conversation in the community this year is once again how “exciting” the budget process will be in Westminster this year.

In the last several years it has been the object of great secrecy, drama, and opaque politics of ginormous byzantine proportions.

To be certain the budget will once again be just as difficult as ever, yet city officials have garnered little in the way of sympathy in that the last several years the attitude of city officials has been obdurate, obstinate, boorish, mean-spirited, and adversarial. And that is just for starters…


Carroll County Times Editorial for Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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As Carroll’s municipal and county governments begin the process of working through the next fiscal year’s budget, utilizing their Web sites to ensure that the public has easy access to budget documents is an easy way to encourage more citizen input.

Some government bodies in Carroll do a better job than others in encouraging public participation. A few post their proposed budgets online, where residents can easily access them. Others make residents jump through hoops to get what should be a common public document.

[…]

In some cases, Carroll’s municipal officials have even actively tried to block the public from seeing budget information.
[I’ll bet the editorial writer is referring to the city of Westminster – for which the budget process has been shrouded in intrigue and incompetence for the last three years…] In one case a few years back, a municipal government wouldn’t even allow residents the opportunity to see the proposed budget until the night of the public hearing on the budget. Needless to say there wasn’t much informed comment from the citizenry.

In a more recent example, a municipality kept putting off releasing the proposed budget. “We’re still making changes,” they said. Well gee, since it was a proposed budget most people would expect changes to be made. The dodge was simply a way for the government to avoid letting people know how their tax dollars were being spent until after the budget was adopted and it was too late for them to raise concerns. The economic crisis this year has everyone reeling. From the state to the county to Carroll’s municipal governments, officials everywhere are trying to figure out how to stretch tax dollars, what things can be cut and what needs to be funded.

Read the entire editorial here: Share budget info online
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This week in The Tentacle


This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Spellbound by Salvador Dali
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last month I enjoyed a bit of respite from Maryland’s winter by visiting Florida. Finding myself within reasonable driving distance of St. Petersburg, I jumped at the chance to visit the Salvador Dali Museum.

Improving Recycling
Michael Kurtianyk
We can and should do a better job of recycling here in Frederick County. Recycling means separating and collecting materials for processing and remanufacturing into new products, and the use of the products to complete this cycle.

Prostitutes and Algebra
Tom McLaughlin
Batam Island, Indonesia. – The Queens, a bar, restaurant and prostitute hangout along the waterfront of Water City, Batam Island, services the western male community. All have seen better days.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Six Years and Counting
Roy Meachum
On March 18, the gap between St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's days, New Orleans keeps on partying, defying the church calendar to celebrate three days off from Lent. Green beer flows into red wine.

When a Tax Cut Isn’t
Farrell Keough
What is truth in politics? Is it something black and white; or are there varying degrees of gradation? Obviously it is the latter. Hence the need to research and understand what is stated versus what the realities behind the action are.

Monday, March 23, 2009
As the Worm Turns
Steven R. Berryman
Last week marked a watershed in the recent history of our newly transforming “Obamanation.” The anecdotal evidence was everywhere, although highly disparate, that what had once been hope, born of its own sake, was being replaced by a more healthy skepticism.

Friday, March 20, 2009
Jennifer's Campaign Targets
Roy Meachum
By reading her sycophantic newspaper columnists, it's easy to see the shape of Jennifer Dougherty's current campaign for mayor; there were three others. Only one run for City Hall succeeded.

The Assault on Our Basic Rights
Joe Charlebois
Whether one believes in a higher being or not, our founders did. Those who finesse the issue that they may or may have not been Christians obfuscate the point. They believed in a higher being. They more importantly believed that all rights that were bestowed upon man were given by that higher being, God.

Thursday, March 19, 2009
Jennifer Again?
Patricia A. Kelly
I can’t believe she’s back – yet again. She says she’s running because she loves Frederick. A lot of us love Frederick, and we love it a lot more when she is not mayor.

Imitating a Junta…
Tony Soltero
Back when I was a child, my parents once took a long, ambitious vacation to South America. When they got home they brought back countless little treasures from the countries they visited, an album's worth of beautiful photographs, and plenty of gripping stories to share. My brothers and I couldn't get enough of them.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Think Globally, Bank Locally
Kevin E. Dayhoff
If you are banking with any of the ginormous intergalactic financial institutions that are at the center of the current financial crisis, then you are part of the problem.

Budget Cuts Affecting Local Arts Scene
Michael Kurtianyk
If current legislation is passed by the General Assembly, funding to the Maryland State Arts Council would decrease from $16.6 million to $10.6 million. This is on top of the 14 percent cut last year, used to balance the budget.

A $40 Million Ruse
Tom McLaughlin
Batam Island, Indonesia – The islands were calling me and with rhythms of music from South Pacific flowing in my mind, I elected to visit a couple of them about an hour boat ride off the coast of Singapore.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Pushkin's Winter of Discontent
Roy Meachum
Mother Nature and government frequently disagree. Washington told us clocks must be turned back February's last weekend. A sure sign of Spring? The season doesn't begin until three weeks later.

Exhibiting America’s Traits
Nick Diaz
There was a time when one, in the world of machines, could hardly hear two dirtier words than “Planned Obsolescence.” The very idea that a complex mechanical object should have a deliberately abbreviated life expectancy was nothing less than a kind of mortal sin against proper engineering.

Monday, March 16, 2009
General Assembly Journal 2009 – Volume 8
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Granting Personhood! Yes, I know what the editor is saying. What a terrible example of poor grammar in an opening. Unfortunately, I don’t make this stuff up, I just write about it!

Where’s the “Ownership,” Mr. President?
Steven R. Berryman
During the election cycle of 2008 it became the standard rhetoric for candidate Barack Obama and his wife to distance themselves from the elements of what it meant to “be American.”

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