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WHUD

January 26, 2011 by · Comments Off on WHUD 

WHUD, For those with children in local schools, the dawn of a school day during a storm means careful monitoring of closures and delays. This morning was like many others this winter with reliable information, but conflicting messages.
At 5:32 the Chappaqua school district sent e-mails and text messages indicating the community of a two-hour delay. Before you wake up teenagers for buses around 9:00 am, parents cautious checked again. Indeed, with flakes of snow continues to fall, a delay of three hours was reported to 8:38

The alert system e-mail and text this morning worked perfectly. The day the first snow of the year in Chappaqua this was not the case. Many went out to wait for the bus in vain. For those who have consulted a local radio station, these sources proved to be more reliable. Today, as electronic communication reaches its goal, WFAS had incorrect information on the status of the school day. No delay was mentioned. WHUD now offers listeners to text in addition to providing information on the center of the storm.
Worse is the fact that the midterm exam is scheduled to take place this week in high school.
Paula Park, a mother of two students at Horace Greeley, said that neither of his children had exams scheduled for this morning. On hearing the news, she said: “There is another delay. Thus, many adjustments to be made this winter. ”
At Horace Greeley, the students were taking the changes in stride. Sophomore Audrey Seligman said it “has used the extra time to study a lot.” But sophomore Olivia Kerestes noted that the time was “disturbed at all.”
Examinations in the morning began at 10:45 instead of 7:45. Examinations have been moved after-noon, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. These changes were implemented by reducing the time between examinations.
At Fox Lane, the story is very simila
Mother Christine Girardi said: “We had four snow days. We used every day. ”
Freshman Colleen Green was concerned about the lack of snow days allotted for the rest of the year. “I wanted to have spring break,” she said.
Durfee freshman Ginny welcomed the extra time this morning, hosted by the delay of two hours. “I studied Spanish and English, she said.
Madlyn Inserra, the mother of a sophomore, describes another advantage of a period: “Sleep is appreciated when you have a teenager,” she said.
The next storm is looming. With forecasts calling for snow tomorrow and sleet in the afternoon, the prospect of an early dismissal can become reality.

Source: http://chappaqua.patch.com/articles/snow-brings-confusion-to-students-amid-midterms

Wbal Weather

December 16, 2010 by · Comments Off on Wbal Weather 

Wbal Weather, (AP) – Flames from a townhouse are Baltimore early Tuesday, killing three children and three adults and the flames spread to three neighboring houses, a fire official said.

Firefighters were called to the scene around 04:45 AM and found a brick house with two floors on fire, spokesman for the Baltimore Fire Department Kevin Cartwright said. Firefighters initially attacked the flames from the inside, but wind gusts intensified the fire and forced them to retreat, “said Cartwright. Wind gusts in the area at the time were between 30-40 mph, the National Weather Service reported.

Cartwright said once firefighters to extinguish the fire; they searched the house and found the victims. He did not know their age or identity, but neighbors said the victims were an elderly couple, their granddaughter and her three children.

A few hours after the fire, Karen Lane stood outside the house next to his mother. Her parents’ house next to it was one of those damaged, but Lane’s mother and father escaped unharmed.

“God thank you, they came out alive,” Lane said.

Richard and Eleanor Satterfield lived in the house where the fire was reported with their granddaughter, tiara, and her three children, Lane said.

Charles Voisin Giddins said Satterfield had nice neighbors.

“She had just retired to work on the child care program,” said Giddins. “All it would do is sit on the porch in the morning and feed the birds, and watch his grandchildren.”

Shirley Braxton, who lives in a house damaged by fire, said her daughter opened the door and shouted that the house of their neighbors was on fire, The Baltimore Sun reported.

“I said, ‘Get my little son.” Y’all just come out of the house, “Braxton said.” The only thing I thought was just released. ”

Fire investigators and fire detectives were working to determine the cause of the fire. The victims were reportedly killed by smoke inhalation, although the Office of the State Medical Examiner will make the final decision, “said Cartwright. He did not know if the house had smoke alarms.

Fire Tuesday was one of the deadliest in Baltimore in recent years. In January, four people were killed in a fire, and May 2007, a townhouse shot killed eight in eastern Baltimore.

Copyright © 2010 the Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Harford County Public Schools

September 30, 2010 by · Comments Off on Harford County Public Schools 

Harford County Public Schools, Harford and Baltimore schools have reacted to the heavy rain and weather conditions in the area closures and delays. Public Schools announced that Harford County Havre de Grace Elementary School closed early at 9:40 am “due to deteriorating weather conditions”.

Now we know that all schools will close at 11 am, noon middle schools and primary schools at 1pm.

The closure of schools after the announcement of the closure of roads by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

Bad weather, which brought together 2 to 4 inches of rain during the night was caused by Tropical Storm Nicole, and more rain is expected today.

Silver Spring Md

September 2, 2010 by · Comments Off on Silver Spring Md 

Silver Spring Md, James Jay Lee was no stranger to the employees of Discovery Channel on Wednesday that terrorized with a gun and what appeared to be makeshift bombs strapped to his chest and back.

Lee, a California man to 43 years old with a religious fervor, apparently for environmental causes, had a history of the orientation of the channel to its programming, especially in a protest in front of the channel 2008 Silver Spring, Maryland, headquarters, 1,900 employees at work. That day, the protest included throwing wads of cash in the air, and ended in his arrest.

But show web ads Lee was increasingly obsessed with the “filth of civilization” and the problem of overpopulation, which he attributed to “parasites human babies.” This obsession ended late Wednesday when police opened fire and killed him at last to a hostage crisis nearly four hours inside the headquarters of Discovery. Read three hostages escaped safely.

Those who knew him say they were not surprised.

“A desperate act to validate his own ego and opinion,” is how Lee’s brother-in-law, Thomas Leonard, described the attack in an interview with Fox News, Neil ‘Cavuto as a hostage confrontation unfolded.

Lee had “a lack of respect for any authority” and was prone to “emotional outbursts” and “erratic,” said Leonard.

Lee had published a list of demands in a manifesto criticizing Discovery line for what he saw as the promotion of human birth canal and coverage of the war, and called on the channel of programming dedicated to exposing the misdeeds of man.

“Civilization must be exposed for the filth that is,” says the manifesto. “That and all the nasty rooted religious, cultural and greed. Dissemination of this message until the contamination on the planet is reversed and the human population is falling! This is your obligation. If you think not, to then get the hell off the planet! Breathe Oil! Is the moral obligation of all who live otherwise what are they? ”

In another section, wrote: “All the programs on Discovery Health, TLC should stop encouraging the birth of human babies any more parasitic and false heroics behind those actions. In places of such programs, programs to promote sterilization and human infertility are pushed. All previous programs in favor of birth must now push in the direction of preventing human birth, not encourage it. ”

Discovery Communications Inc. operates in the U.S. cable and satellite networks, including Discovery Channel, TLC and Animal Planet. Discovery shows include “Cash Cab” and “proof of everything,” and TLC airs “American Chopper” and “Kate Plus 8.”

David Leavy, Discovery’s executive vice president of corporate affairs, said all employees had been taken into account. “We are relieved that ended without any risk to our employees,” he said.

Leonard said Lee had been estranged from his family for about two years – since February 2008 a protest in front of the building.

“The Discovery Channel, produced many so-called” Environmental Programs “supposedly there to save the planet,” Lee said in an announcement that drew in a newspaper of Washington to promote the protest. “But the truth is that things are worse! Its programs are causing more harm than good.”

Photos show Lee walking in protest outside the building while holding a sign that read, “SAVE TS-EX- PLANET DISCOVERY CHANNEL!” He reportedly recruited homeless people to carry signs as well. At one point, he threw a wad of bills in the air, sparking a fight among spectators.

He was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and sentenced a month later for a trial period of six months and a fine of 500 and told her to stay at least 500 feet from the building.

The judge in the case had nothing but contempt for the actions of Lee.

“I can not tell you how this is absurd,” said Judge Stephen Johnson, according to a story in the local Gazette. The judge also said that after throwing away money, Lee would “give some to the State.”

Lee said at the time that its point was to show “money means nothing. The money is rubbish.”

The Gazette also reported that Lee had spent two weeks in jail after his arrest, including several days of being assessed by psychiatrists.

“I told them my idea of saving the planet,” he said. “I could not find anything wrong with me.”

Lee said he began his crusade after being fired from a job in San Diego. It also seems to have been inspired by books by novelist Daniel Quinn environment, in particular, “Quinn Ishmael.” He pointed to the pages of this novel in his manifesto, saying that the Discovery should create a schedule based on your message. He said he also was inspired by the Al Gore documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.”

The MySpace profile of Lee was given the label “World Guardian”, in a blog entry in December 2008, Lee wrote of “having strange dreams.”

“I can not seem to stop myself from this company. I cannot think of anything else except this and this alone. Thanks for ruining my life Shannon,” reads the blog. “I am willing to go all the way with this. All the kids like that!”

In another study published the same month, wrote:

“I refuse to read anything not directly related to the problem of overpopulation and global warming. I am looking for history for clues that might save the planet. Still baffles me why this happens. It seems impossible. I’m expecting some nature videos I ordered. ”

Under the “Who I’d like to meet” category of your MySpace page, he listed, “Environmentalists, scientists, readers of Daniel Quinn, and people who want to work towards real change.”

Baltimore Ravens

August 13, 2010 by · Comments Off on Baltimore Ravens 

Baltimore Ravens, (Point-Spreads) — Baltimore Ravens NFL Predictions 2010 & 2011 Super Bowl Predictions: Point-Spreads.com is breaking down Baltimore Ravens AFC North Division. 2010 NFL Predictions experts in online sports betting SBGGLOBAL.com have 750 Baltimore Ravens odds to win the Super Bowl XLV.

PROS: The Ravens continued to possess one of the best defenses in the NFL, as it ranked third in the league in points and yards allowed in 2009. With 32 sacks and 22 interceptions for the Ravens did not generate as many defense works great as in previous years, but they were solid in both pass defense (8th) and career (5th). The unquestioned leader of the unit 35 remains Ray Lewis, who won the first-team All Pro honors for the seventh time in his career in 2009. Defensive lineman Haloti Ngata earned his first trip to the Pro Bowl last season, while free safety Ed Reed made the team for the sixth time.

Offensively, the Ravens were still running strong with the ball (5) through (18th), but quarterback Joe Flacco has proven to be an elite quarterback. The addition of Anquan Boldin give Flacco a top-level goal. Running back Ray Rice is one of the best runners around the NFL and gives great versatility in the backfield Ravens. Willis McGahee is a great compliment to Rice in the backfield for the Ravens.

2010 NFL Predictions experts in online sports betting SBGGLOBAL.com have 500 Baltimore Ravens odds to win the 2011 AFC Championship Title.

CONS: The two best defensive players (Lewis and Reed) and better return receiver (Derrick Mason) are all on the negative side of the big races. Mason caught 73 passes for 1028 yards last season, but given his all out style of play, it seems inevitable that injuries will eventually catch up with him. Although only 31, Reed has been hampered by injuries and has hunted not many years left.

2010 NFL Predictions experts in online sports betting SBGGLOBAL.com have 450 Baltimore Ravens odds to win the AFC North.

Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Schedule – Preseason
Date Time Opponent
Carolina 12 August 20:00
Washington August 21 @ 19:00
N. August 28 Y. Giants 19:30
September 2 @ S. Louis 20:00
All times are Eastern

2010 NFL Predictions online gaming experts have SBGGLOBAL.com Baltimore Ravens listed at -110 odds to win more than 10 games in the 2010 NFL schedule during the regular season.

Baltimore Ravens 2010 NFL Schedule – Regular Season
Date Time Opponent
13@N.Y September. 19:00 Jets
Cincinnati September 19 @ 13:00
Cleveland September 26 13:00
Pittsburgh 3 October @ 13:00
October 10, Denver 13:00
October 17 New England @ 13:00
October 24 13:00 Buffalo
Week 8 BYE
November 7 in Miami 13:00
November 11 @ Atlanta 20:20
November 21 @ Carolina 13:00
November 28 13:00 Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh 5 December 20:20
Houston December 13 @ 20:30
December 19 New Orleans 13:00
Cleveland December 26 @ 13:00
January 2, Cincinnati 13:00

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